Vulnerability, Privacy, and Dignity under Scrutiny

Private moments and personal dignity are exposed to forensic and diplomatic scrutiny. Picard's small embarrassment in a restorative ritual, Manua's intimate behavior turned evidentiary, and Riker's reputation placed at risk all show how institutional processes strip privacy. The theme explores the human cost of transparency: even well‑meaning investigations inflict humiliation and test the crew's solidarity and compassion.