Synopsis: The Enterprise finds a long lost society of humans (back from when the Federation kept shitty records) that have been genetically engineered for a predestined, perfect life.  But the crew proves to them that GE does not always bring good things to life.

Memory Alpha Summary: The script went through the hands of five writers.  Too many engineers in the pot, I think.

Review: Troi wants to see more of Conor’s colony.  That’s the first sign that she’s about to violate some ethics right there.  Thankfully, Picard still remembers what it was like to be horny in season four, so he forgives her major transgressions.

This episode is pretty much Ensigns of Command, only using a hot topic rather than an alien race.  I much prefer the alien race.  It seems less contrived.

I was kind of enjoying seeing this race battle with their own independence until Picard has the gall to say that the prime directive should have been used because their arrival has been just as destructive as any core fragment.  Shut the fuck up, Picard.  The core fragment would have killed EVERYONE.  Destroying their way of life will make their lives difficult for a long while.  But they’re not DEAD.  And it’s not like you would have saved their society by denying asylum to those who wanted it.