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Did you know "Gwent" was actually named after a county in Wales where the episode's writer, Anthony Terpiloff, lived?

Legendary actor Leo McKern (of Rumpole of the Bailey ) gives a haunting performance as the voice and spirit of the machine. Spazio_1999_01x21

The Alphans meet Gwent , a sentient "living" machine that is the literal extension of its dying creator’s mind. Seeking a "companion" for its final journey, Gwent holds Koenig and Helena hostage, forcing the Commander to make a desperate choice between the safety of the base and the life of a lonely, aging genius. Why it’s a Classic: Did you know "Gwent" was actually named after