Ep 10. The Loss

Counselor Deanna Troi is left with a feeling of emptiness and isolation when an alien force causes her to lose her empathic abilities. As the Enterprise rushes to a vital diplomatic conference on the planet Solais V, Troi begins to encounter difficulty in sensing emotions and feelings and is unable to provide her insights into the mission or to assist the crew during their negotiations.

Feeling vulnerable and exposed, Troi struggles to come to terms with this unexpected loss and her fears that she may never get back her empathic talent again. As frustration, confusion, and doubt consume her, she feels increasingly abandoned and alone, even from the ones who care about her deeply. While Troi tries to hide her pain and put a brave face for everyone around her, the other crew members notice her changes in behaviour and become increasingly worried about her wellbeing.

Meanwhile, the Enterprise continues its mission on Solais V, a world currently facing a drought crisis, that may escalate into civil war if a resolution is not reached soon. Captain Picard and his team negotiate with the two warring factions — the Kes and the Prytt — to reach a compromise over the planet's vital resources. The stakes are high, and the tension is palpable, as both parties have unique demands and strong resistance to any compromise.

In the midst of negotiating, the Enterprise detects a mysterious force that appears to feed on energy, which threatens the ship's security and exacerbates the already tense situation on the planet. Against all odds, the team must come up with a plan to save the ship and prevent the diplomatic talks from disintegrating, all while Deanna Troi struggles with her loss of empathic power.

Will Troi be able to regain her abilities and prove her worth to the team? Will the Enterprise make it out of the dangerous situation intact? Will the warring parties on Solais V find common ground to end the drought crisis? Find out in this emotional and thrilling episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation.