When a technologically superior race, the Qomar, discovers the Doctor's singing talents, he becomes a celebrity among a race that never developed music. His newfound popularity makes him consider resigning his commission to stay on the alien world, embracing a career in opera singing with his millions of adoring fans.

Seven of Nine is forced to fight a Pendari gladiator in a competition for her life known as "Tsunkatse" when she and Tuvok are abducted from the Delta Flyer. If she refuses to fight, Tuvok will be denied the medical aid needed to keep him from dying of injuries sustained from an explosion on the shuttle.