Worf takes Alexander to the Archanis Sector. There he encounters Martok and the two get into a fight. It is part of his challenge, a part he passes in standing up to the Klingon High Chancellor. Meanwhile, on the Defiant, O'Brien is taken hostage by a Cardassian but he manages to escape. Later, Worf, Martok and Alexander engage in a brief battle and free the prisoners who were scheduled for execution. Alexander challenges and defeats the overlord. Proud of him for coming thus far, Worf tells Alexander his final test will be to face Kahless.
This is a perfectly fine issue. Fine. But predictable. Alexander overcomes all his obstacles with help from his father and Martok. I expect nothing less, but I somehow expected more. Something more spiritual perhaps. Maybe that will prove to be the basis of the final challenge? The Defiant interlude, though, does little to advance its story. With a Cardassian taking O'Brien hostage briefly and escaping. It is so very brief that personally I wouldn't have even included it at all.
six out of ten.
