Jet's opening monologue begins with the words "Space travel log 0968" which is a reference to the beginning of all of the Star Trek series that always have the captain for that particular series giving the Stardate in which the episode takes place. Also, some the classic Star Trek bridge sounds can be heard when Spike is on Bebop's bridge.
This episode's plot features Spike trying to hunt down a stealthy, deadly creature lurking aboard the Bebop. He uses a tracking device to detect motion similar to the one used in Alien.
Several references including the hand-held tracker equipment, the computer's voice, and the dramatized arming scene and the manner in which the creature is disposed of.
Jet's opening monologue begins with the words "Space travel log 0968" which is a reference to the beginning of all of the Star Trek series that always have the captain for that particular series giving the Stardate in which the episode takes place.