Ran into my first Real Snag with the Star Trek Archive. It seems my copy of Season 5 Disc 2 is damaged in some way. Even after cleaning, I'm unable to rip two of the five episodes on the disc - my drive encounters a read error at exactly the same positions every time.
I'm not sure if this is a manufacturing defect or a scratch - I do see the tiniest of scratches on the disc surface, but I've ripped worse looking discs with no issues. If it was damage caused to the disc post-purchase, I am immediately prepared to blame CBS Home Video's abysmal packaging for the bulk set of TNG that makes it impossible to get a disc out without fighting for your life.
I'll try the disc with my other blu-ray drive, but it's made by the same company (Pioneer) so I don't have much hope that it'll perform any better. Still worth a shot. If I can't get those two episodes to rip properly, my only hope will be to go out and buy either the entire individual Season 5 release, or find one of those weirdo ebay sellers who sell individual discs from sets for people in my exact situation.
So yeah, TNG Season 5 will be delayed until I get this resolved.