In this episode, the crew discovers that have been secretly helping an underground network smuggle female Moclan infants to a hidden colony to escape the oppressive, male-dominated Moclan society. Key Plot Points

The episode is notable for featuring (known as Deanna Troi from Star Trek: The Next Generation ) in a guest role as a Union schoolteacher.

"The Orville 2x12" refers to the 12th episode of the second season of the sci-fi series The Orville , which originally aired on April 11, 2019. Episode Overview

When the Moclan government discovers the colony, it creates a diplomatic crisis for the Planetary Union , forcing them to choose between their ethical values and their alliance with Moclus, which is their primary source of weaponry.