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Benzan

Protective Emotionally volatile Deceptive under pressure Romantically desperate Conflict-averse
Benzan emerges as a pivotal yet initially silent figure in the diplomatic crisis aboard the Enterprise, caught between familial duty and forbidden passion. First appearing as Kushell's restrained younger companion, he later shatters diplomatic decorum with explosive revelations—confessing his secret love for Yanar and fatherhood of her child, concealed through desperate measures including theft of the Jewel of Thesia as a romantic offering. His dramatic confession under pressure transforms the confrontation from political brinkmanship to deeply personal reckoning, exposing generational conflict as the true root of tensions between warring factions. Benzan's journey reveals layers of romantic desperation and fierce protectiveness beneath his conflict-averse exterior, culminating in a climactic declaration that realigns diplomatic priorities through raw emotional honesty.
14 appearances
Interstellar Diplomacy

Benzan's Journey

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14 moments
S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Two-Front Diplomatic Firestorm

Concerned and conflicted

Attempts to mediate Kushell's demands, showing visible concern about the escalating situation.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
The Ultimatum Crossfire

Anxious desperation

Benzan attempts to physically redirect his father from escalating threats, his concern visible through hesitant gestures that Kushell violently dismisses.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Dueling Demands

Conflicted loyalty

Physically attempts to restrain Kushell from escalating further, his silent yet persistent interventions signaling internal dissent about aggressive tactics.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Diplomatic Crossfire

Concerned about escalating tensions

Benzan attempts to mediate Kushell's aggression with concerned restraint. His silent conflict between duty and empathy hints at unspoken motives.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Crossfire of Indictments

Terror of exposure beneath forced compliance

Stands rigidly beside his father Kushell, tension radiating through clenched jaw and white-knuckled grip on unseen restraints while avoiding direct acknowledgment of Yanar.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Dueling Accusations Explode

Internal torment beneath required loyalty

A silent shadow behind Kushell, Benzan's clenched jaw and averted eyes during the theft accusation hint at concealed personal stakes. His physical proximity to Yanar onscreen suggests unspoken connection.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
A Daughter's Shame Weaponized

Conflicted, possibly remorseful, but bound by filial duty.

Benzan stands silently beside Kushell, his presence underscoring the familial accusation against Okona. His quiet demeanor contrasts with the explosive emotions of his father and Debin.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Picard's Diplomatic Gambit

Externally compliant while internally seething with unspoken truths

Maintains rigid silence beside Kushell during accusations, though visible tension suggests discomfort with his father's version of events regarding Okona and the Jewel.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Romantic Interlude Resolves Diplomatic Crisis

Desperate to prevent Yanar marrying Okona, then relieved to confess his true feelings

Benzan erupts in passionate protest when Okona proposes to Yanar, finally confessing to both his love and his paternity of her child, as well as revealing his theft of the …

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Okona's Gambit Unravels the Standoff

Initially conflicted, then emotionally raw and determined in his confession.

Benzan, initially restrained, erupts with emotional force to confess his love for Yanar and his role in stealing the Jewel of Thesia for her. His confession dismantles the diplomatic standoff.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Okona's Romantic Gambit Forces Truth

Desperation overriding diplomatic caution, torn between loyalty and love

Explodes with protective jealousy when Okona proposes, confessing both the Jewel theft and his paternity in desperate emotional outbursts.

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Theatrical Confession Unravels Diplomacy

Panicked urgency giving way to vulnerable determination

Explodes with protective fury when Okona proposes to Yanar, confessing his paternity and theft of the Jewel of Thesia in a desperate bid to reclaim both his love and honor …

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
The Proposal Heard Across the Stars

Defensive desperation giving way to earnest vulnerability

Explodes with protective jealousy when Okona proposes to Yanar, ultimately confessing both his theft of the Jewel and his secret love affair in an emotionally charged outburst that reshapes the …

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S2E4 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - The Outrageous Okona
Okona's Unlikely Mediation

Desperate to reclaim Yanar and protect Okona

Benzan erupts with desperate confessions when faced with losing Yanar, revealing his secret relationship, paternity, and theft of the Jewel.

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