Worf learns his father may be alive and finds a hidden Romulan prison camp, while Data experiences his first dream.
Worf travels to a remote outpost when he hears that his father may still be alive, and he discovers a Romulan prison camp where Klingons live in peace with their captors. The Klingons there have lost their warrior spirit, and Worf is horrified. He has to decide whether to free them or accept their way of life.
The episode is a two-part story, and the first half is a reflection on heritage and honor. Meanwhile, Data experiences something new, a dream, after an electric shock, which helps him to understand himself. The two stories are different in tone, but both are about identity. The episode is a strong character piece for Worf and for Data.