Neelix is thrilled when Voyager detects Talaxian life signs emanating from a nearby asteroid — until he learns the colony is under siege from avaricious miners, who are determined to force the settlers from their home.

Julianne Christie (Dexa)
Ian Meltzer (Brax)
Rob LaBelle (Oxilon)
Scarlett Pomers (Naomi Wildman)
John Kenton Shull (Nocona)

• Neelix hosts a party to celebrate First Contact Day, the anniversary of the Vulcans' arrival on Earth. This is the 315th anniversary.
  
• Neelix leaves Voyager and remains with the Talaxians after he falls in love with Dexa. However, he will appear in an on-screen communication with Seven in the final episode.