Genocide
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Genocide is the criminal act of destroying or attempting to destroy an entire race or culture.
Genocide in Science Fiction
Genocide is actually a rather common theme in science fiction.
- In TNG "I, Borg", the crew of the USS Enterprise develop a weapon that will destroy the entire Borg civilization. They justify this with the knowledge that the Borg will do the same to their own civilizations if not stopped.
- In ENT "Dear Doctor", Phlox discovers a cure for a plague that is killing the Valakian race, but the decides not to give it to them because he thinks the Valakians are blocking the evolution of the Menk race, who share the planet with the Valakians. Captain Archer approves of the decision.