Romana's leadership crisis and defiance of the Skonnos co-pilot's oppressive authority while leading the Anethan delegation through hostile territory

Romana takes control of the ship mid-flight, insisting on returning for the Doctor despite the co-pilot’s warnings about the hazardous asteroid field. He brandishes a weapon and forcibly removes her …

Commander Soldeed interrogates tribute bearers over missing hymetusite crystals, uncovering corruption within the Anethan delegation. When the Co-pilot shifts blame to Romana and downplays the theft, Soldeed rejects his excuses, …