The Vengeance Factor
| "The Vengeance Factor" | |
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| Star Trek: The Next Generation episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 3 Episode 9 |
| Directed by | Timothy Bond |
| Written by | Sam Rolfe |
| Featured music | Dennis McCarthy |
| Production code | 157 |
| Original air date | November 20, 1989 |
| Guest appearances | |
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"The Vengeance Factor" is the ninth episode of the third season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation, and the 57th episode of the series overall. Captain Picard contends with a divided people, the Acamarians. In this episode, the crew of the Enterprise tries to negotiate an end to raids launched by a group called the "Gatherers," but a murder threatens to prevent peace. Several guest stars are featured as Acamarians.