Plot Summary for
"Star Trek" Arena (1967)

When an alien race known as the Gorn destroys an Earth colony, the Enterprise pursues the fleeing Gorn vessel until another race of powerful aliens called the Metrons intervenes and forces Captain Kirk and the Gorn captain to face off in one-on-one combat in which the winner will be released and the loser destroyed along with his ship and crew. Written by Anonymous

After an alien vessel attacks the Federation outpost, Kirk goes in hot pursuit with every intent of destroying the attacker. Spock advises moderation but Kirk is dogged in his determination to teach them a lesson. When they enter an uncharted solar system, a superior being stops them and transports both captains to a planet where they are to engage in mortal combat. The reward for the victor is to have his ship go free while the loser will have his ship destroyed. Kirk's opponent, a Gorn, is a large lizard-like creature and much stronger than Kirk who must use his wits to defeat this new enemy. Written by garykmcd

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