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After receiving his emotion chip, Data is haunted by the realization that his twin brother, Lore, was deactivated and disassembled without trial or regard for the Federation's prohibition of the death penalty. Once allowed to acquire and reassemble his twin's components in the isolation of Omicron Theta, Data aims to repair and ultimately secure for Lore the full rights of a sentient being.
But is redemption truly possible? What drove Lore to his crimes? Can the twins ever trust each another enough to connect? How far are they willing to go to be free of the past when there are no guarantees? To achieve understanding, Data and Lore must learn to contend with one another, with their own demons, and with the deeper significance of the connection they seek. There can be no closeness without vulnerability, and no vulnerability without risk.