“Under the Cloak of War”

For Doctor M’Benga and nurse Christine Chapel, the horrors of war come rushing back when Dak’Rah, a former Klingon general who defected to the Federation, comes aboard the Enterprise. Now an ambassador for the Federation, trying to bridge the two sides in the aftermath of the 2256–57 war, Dak’Rah came to be known as the Butcher of J’Gal for his brutal tactics. But for M’Benga, the actions that earned Rah that moniker hit closer to home than anyone knew. And the end game plays out in the Enterprise’s sickbay.

In this episode of Saddle Up! hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our journey through Strange New Worlds Season 2 with “Under the Cloak of War.” We discuss the impact of war, atonement, responsibility for one’s actions, the DS9 feel of the episode, and more.

Chapters
Intro (0:00:00)
Inappropriately Spaced Mixtape (00:02:21)
A DS9 State of Mind (00:06:44)
The Impact of War (00:12:08)
The Conscience of the King (00:22:07)
Does the Truth Matter? (00:27:43)
The Needs of the Many (00:33:15)
Clint Howard Treks Again (00:42:41)
Boatswain! (00:45:02)
Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:47:08)
Closing (00:52:17)

Hosts
C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing

Production
C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer)