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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Up the Long Ladder"
"f.k.a. 'Send in the Clones'"
#40272-144
Written by
Melinda M. Snodgrass
Directed by
Winrich Kolbe
THE WRITING CREDITS MAY NOT BE FINAL AND SHOULD NOT BE USED
FOR PUBLICITY OR ADVERTISING PURPOSES WITHOUT FIRST CHECKING
WITH THE TELEVISION LEGAL DEPARTMENT.
Copyright 1989 Paramount Pictures Corporation. All Rights
Reserved. This script is not for publication or
reproduction. No one is authorized to dispose of same. If
lost or destroyed, please notify the Script Department.
4TH REVISED FINAL DRAFT
MARCH 17, 1989
STAR TREK: "Send in the Clones" - 3/17/89 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Send in the Clones"
CAST
PICARD DANILO ODELL
RIKER BRENNA ODELL
DATA OLD MAN
PULASKI
TROI WILSON GRANGER
GEORDI (1A, 1B)
WORF
O'BRIEN
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N. D. CREWMEMBERS SMALL CHILD
TWO SECURITY MEN CROWD OF BRINGLOIDI
ATHLETIC BLACK MEN
(2A, 2B, 2C)
ELIZABETH VALLIS/
BEAUTIFUL WOMAN
(3A / 3B & 3C)
ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL
WOMAN (4A, 4B)
AIDES/NURSES
(5A, 5B)
STAR TREK: "Send in the Clones" - 3/17/89 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Send in the Clones"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
CORRIDOR
MAIN BRIDGE STARBASE
TURBOLIFT
TRANSPORTER ROOM
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
CARGO HOLD SEVEN
SICKBAY/PULASKI'S OFFICE
RIKER'S QUARTERS
CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
MARIPOSA
GRANGER'S OFFICE
CLONING LABORATORY
HALL
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Send in the Clones"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
docked at a starbase. (stock shot)
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 42823.2.
My meeting with Admiral James
Moore has offered me an
interesting proposal. We have
completed our repairs, and are
preparing to warp out.
2 OMITTED
3 INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
PICARD is listening to the raspy, static filled TONES
of an SOS code. RIKER enters.
RIKER
Yes, sir?
PICARD
Recognize that?
RIKER
No, sir, I'm sorry, I don't.
Picard turns off the signal.
PICARD
It's an old style Terran distress
beacon. It kicked in last month,
and was detected by the starbase.
RIKER
What's its origin point?
PICARD
The Ficus quadrant.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - TEASER 2.
3 CONTINUED:
RIKER
(thinks for a moment)
Captain, there are no records of
an Earth colony in that area.
PICARD
Admiral Moore has offered us the
task of investigating the signal.
RIKER
(with a grin)
And of course we've accepted.
PICARD
Am I so transparent?
RIKER
You've got that look in your eye.
PICARD
(a little uncomfortable)
Oh?
RIKER
The lure of a mystery.
PICARD
A lost Earth colony. That is an
exciting idea.
RIKER
They may not have survived.
PICARD
They're calling for help, aren't
they?
RIKER
You're an optimist.
PICARD
Always.
Suddenly, the oscillations of the sound appear on the
screen, then a page of print.
COMPUTER VOICE
Signal analysis complete.
Distress beacon used by the
European Hegemony.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - TEASER 3.
3 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
The European Hegemony?
PICARD
A loose alliance that formed in
the early twenty-second century. It was
the first step toward a world
government. You should read more
history, Number One. Computer,
bracket exact dates when this
beacon was in general use.
COMPUTER VOICE
Old Earth calendar, 2123 until
2190.
RIKER
No extraterrestrial source has
ever used this beacon?
COMPUTER VOICE
Negative.
PICARD
Locate all Earth deep space
launches from 2123 until 2190,
and list their destinations.
COMPUTER VOICE
Working.
A neat two column list appears on the screen. Picard
scans it eagerly. Then leans back in disappointment.
PICARD
Nothing for the Ficus quadrant.
Damn it, who's out there?
RIKER
Guess we'll have to wait and ask
them.
Riker EXITS, and Picard stares thoughtfully off into
space, contemplating the mystery.
3A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
pulling back from the starbase, pivoting slowly to a
new heading and warping out.
FADE OUT.
END OF THE TEASER
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 4.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
4 EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise travelling at warp.
5 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Riker has the bridge. Data is at OPS, Worf at
Tactical. Supernumeraries at the other stations. Worf
is not feeling well, but trying to hide it. Klingons
don't get sick. But as Riker and Data continue their
casual desultory conversation, Worf's faintness
increases.
RIKER
How could a spaceship leave Earth
without some kind of a record?
DATA
Perhaps it was deliberate. They
may have wished to escape
detection.
RIKER
You're suggesting they were
fugitives?
DATA
During the Eugenics Wars a group
of genetically superior humans
ruled the world. After their
defeat some did escape.
Riker is becoming aware of Worf's silence. Riker
stands and looks back at the Klingon. (This is light,
just shoot the breeze conversation.)
RIKER
What do you think, Worf. Can we
handle supermen?
The Klingon lets out a long growling groan, and faints
dead away. Data and Riker rush up the ramp.
RIKER
Medical emergency! Doctor Pulaski
to the bridge.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 5.
5 CONTINUED:
The android and the first officer stare in amazement
and concern at the unconscious Worf as we GO TO:
6 INT. SICKBAY
Worf is on a biobed. Pulaski is running a tricorder
over him, and comparing the hand held readouts to the
overhead display.
WORF
I am fine.
PULASKI
You are not fine, you fainted.
WORF
I did not faint. Klingons do not
faint.
PULASKI
Excuse me, I'll rephrase. This
Klingon suffered a dramatic drop
in blood pressure, his blood
glucose level dropped, there was
deficient blood flow resulting
from perpheral circulatory
failure, in other words he curled
up his toes and laid unconscious
on the floor.
WORF
Doctor, there is no need to insult
me.
PULASKI
Worf, I'm worried. Something's
wrong. Klingons don't faint --
forgive me, but I can't think of
another word which applies --
for no reason. You're sick.
WORF
Klingons don't get sick.
PULASKI
(tartly)
They sure do get stupid. Stay
there! I need to check something
with the computer.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 6.
6 CONTINUED:
She crosses to a computer console. Checks some medical
texts. Crosses back to Worf. She is trying vainly
to suppress a smile.
PULASKI
Lieutenant, you've got rop'ngor.
Worf looks horrified.
WORF
Doctor, no one must learn that
I am suffering from a childhood
ailment!
PULASKI
I have to file a report.
WORF
But it is so humiliating!
7
thru OMITTED
10
11 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard is seated at his desk thoughtfully knuckling
his chin as he studies the computer screen. This thing
has gotten under his skin, and all his scholarly
instincts are engaged. He is going to find the answer.
PULASKI'S COM VOICE
Captain Picard.
PICARD
Ah, Doctor, how is Worf?
11A INT. SICKBAY
PULASKI
He's in no danger. Worf was
observing a Klingon ritual
involving fasting, and he didn't
take into account that you need
to decrease physical activity as
you decrease caloric intake.
Pulaski out.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 7.
11B INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM
Picard resumes his research. There is a CHIME.
PICARD
Come.
Data ENTERS, and crosses to Picard.
DATA
Sir, there is a discrepancy
between our requisition order
for display panels and the number
actually tendered by the
starbase.
PICARD
How can something so simple
become so complicated?
DATA
Such is the nature of a
bureaucracy?
Suddenly Picard reacts. He leans eagerly into the
computer, and touches a pad.
PICARD
(to himself and cutting
off Data)
There's more than one way to skin
a bureaucratic cat.
DATA
Sir?
PICARD
There's no record of a launch to
the Ficus quadrant. Not unusual
if you consider the chaos of the
early twenty-second century, but someone
had to load that ship.
DATA
Ah, yes, the manifest.
A page appears on the screen.
PICARD
There it is. The Mariposa, launch
date November 27, 2123. Captain
Walter Granger, commanding.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 8.
11B CONTINUED:
DATA
Mariposa is the Spanish word for
butterfly.
PICARD
Thank you, Data.
DATA
I thought it might be significant.
PICARD
It doesn't appear to be. Ah...
and here is the cargo list.
(in an aside to Data)
You can tell a lot about people
from their luggage. Let's see,
two hundred and twenty five
Yoshimitsu computers, five
monitor beacon satellites, seven
hundred cellular commlinks, fifty
spinning wheels --
Data is confused. (Data and Picard's dialogue should
proceed simultaneously.)
DATA
Spinning wheels? Accessing. A
device for spinning yarn or thread
that consists of a large foot or
hand driven wheel and one spindle.
PICARD
Cattle, chickens, pigs. . . . not
DNA, the actual livestock.
(to Data)
Incredible. Why would anyone
carry such an insane mix of cargo?
DATA
Spindle -- a thin rounded tapering
rod --
PICARD
(exasperated)
Data!
The android jerks himself back to the present, but very
coolly responds.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 9.
11B CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
Perhaps they were planning for
the worst.
(Data goes into
analysis mode)
In the early twenty-second century
Earth was recovering from World
War III. A major philosopher
of the period was Liam Dieghan,
the founder of the
Neo-Transcendentalists. He
advocated a return to a simpler
life in which one lived in harmony
with nature, and learned under
her gentle tutelage --
PICARD
Thank you, Data. But if this was
a ship full of utopians, why
carry the technological baggage?
DATA
Sir, I have insufficient
information from which to form
a cogent theory.
PICARD
I hate a mystery.
DATA
(confused)
But, sir what about Dixon Hill,
and your penchant for detective
fiction --
PICARD
(interrupting)
Allow me to correct myself. I
hate a mystery I cannot solve.
Off Data's thoughtful expression as we GO TO:
12 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
booting along at warp speed.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 10.
12A INT. SICKBAY - PULASKI'S OFFICE
She is working. Suddenly Worf is in the doorway
carrying a tray set with two delicate, yet spartan
cups, a stone tea pot and a thorn-covered branch with
a single blossom midway up the branch. (The thorns
need to look like curving hooks.)
WORF
I wished to thank you for
protecting my --
PULASKI
Your secret is safe with me.
He sets down the tray, strips several of the thorns
from the branch and tosses them into the steaming pot.
PULASKI
(continuing)
Worf, I'm honored. No one has
ever made the Tea for me.
She plucks off the white blossom, and places it in one
of the cups so the tea pours through its petals. Worf
looks at her in surprise.
WORF
You know the ceremony?
PULASKI
I understand the externals. Not
the mysteries. I'm not a
Klingon.
WORF
You must not drink the tea. It
is deadly to humans.
PULASKI
And none too good for Klingons.
WORF
It is a test of bravery, of one's
ability to look at the face of
mortality. It is also a reminder
that death is an experience best
shared -- like the tea.
PULASKI
Worf, you're a romantic.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 11.
12A CONTINUED:
WORF
It is among the Klingons that
love poetry achieves its fullest
flower.
PULASKI
Hold that thought.
Pulaski leaves the office. Quickly returns with a
hypospray. She pours out Worf's cup, hands it to him.
Gives herself an injection. Picks up her cup, and
drinks. Worf starts to react. She holds him off with
an upraised hand.
PULASKI
Antidote. If we're going to
share, let's share. Now, quote
me a little of that poetry.
Off his expression as we GO TO:
13 EXT. SPACE - A SUN (OPTICAL)
Throwing out spectacular flares. We trace one of these
tongues of fire as it seems to almost touch a planet.
13A INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Present are Picard, TROI, Riker, Worf and Data.
Supernumerary at CONN.
DATA
Scans indicate human life form
readings thirty meters below the
planet's surface.
WORF
Hailing on all frequencies,
Captain. So far no response.
DATA
There is no evidence of an
advanced communication network.
PICARD
But the comlinks?
WORF
There is no artifical power
source on the planet.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 12.
13A CONTINUED:
RIKER
But they've got a monitoring
satellite.
TROI
A good thing, too. Without it
we would never have known they
needed help.
DATA
Captain, the stellar flares are
increasing in intensity and
frequency. Computer projections
indicate they will envelope the
planet in three point six hours.
PICARD
Mister Worf, prepare for immediate
evacuation.
WORF
Evacuation will be difficult.
Our shields can be lowered for
transport only between the flares.
TROI
Captain, these people have been
isolated for three hundred
years. We cannot beam them to
the Enterprise without warning.
RIKER
And if they have slipped back
into barbarism the experience
would scare them to death.
PICARD
You'll have to go down there,
Number One.
RIKER
On my way.
14 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In orbit around the planet.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 13.
14 CONTINUED:
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, supplemental.
Commander Riker has reached the
caverns, but we are still waiting
to begin the evacuation.
15 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Present are Picard, Troi, Worf and Data.
Supernumerary at CONN.
PICARD
What's the situation, Number One?
RIKER'S COM VOICE
There are roughly two hundred
people down here.
PICARD
Their condition?
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Surprisingly good.
PICARD
Are they willing to leave?
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Yes, but --
PICARD
(interrupting)
Well, get them up here.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
I'm having a little altercation
with the colony's leader.
PICARD
I'm not interested, Commander.
Initiate the transport.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
But, sir --
PICARD
No arguments.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Aye, aye, sir, we're on our way.
All of us. Riker out.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT ONE 14.
15 CONTINUED:
Picard exchanges a quizzical glance with Troi who
merely shrugs. In the background we hear the SOUNDS
of people, the bleat of goats, the cackle of chickens,
the squealing of pigs.
O'BRIEN'S COM VOICE
(continuing)
Uh... Captain, you better get down
here.
Picard gives Troi an incredulous glance, and she
stifles a giggle. Off Picard's expression as we GO
TO:
15A INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
O'BRIEN, his eyes bugging out of his head regards the
Bringloidi refugees, and DANILO complete with their
livestock, who are climbing off the transporter
platform.
O'BRIEN
Right away!
15B OMITTED
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 15.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
16 OMITTED
17 INT. CORRIDOR
Picard and Worf are hustling down the corridor. The
Transporter Room doors open, and a terrified chicken
comes clucking and weaving its way into the corridor.
(Worf presses himself against the corridor wall. It's
the elephant and the mouse.) The doors open again, and
out comes a SMALL GIRL who gathers up the hen, and
carries her back into the Transporter Room. Worf and
Picard exchange glances, and follow the child and the
livestock into the Transporter Room.
18 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
It is a scene of chaos. Straw, feathers and animal
droppings litter the platform, and spill out onto the
floor. An older man, DANILO ODELL, dressed in boots,
homespun pants and a handknit sweater, and holding a
flask, is directing traffic and bending O'Brien's ear.
People, all holding some kind of livestock (crates of
chickens, a lamb, a piglet), are milling around the
Transporter Room. (A second wave of Bringloidi, with
Riker among them, are climbing off the transporter
platform.) O'Brien stares in consternation at a goat
on a lead which is sniffing at his pants, and tries
to respond to Danilo.
DANILO
Ah, O'Brien, I should have known
that a good Irishman would be
running this ship, and not some
Frenchy.
O'BRIEN
(to the goat)
Shoo! Shoo, damn you!
Danilo reacts to this, because he's not sure who
O'Brien is addressing.
PICARD
What the devil is going on
here?!
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 16.
18 CONTINUED:
Danilo saunters toward Picard. Riker notices and
starts pushing through the crowd.
DANILO
Oh, Picard is it. The man who
makes decisions for me and mine
without so much as a by-your-
leave.
Worf doesn't like the man's tone to the captain. He
lets out a low throated rumble. Danilo stares at the
flask, at Worf, gives his head a shake, and carefully
pockets the flask.
DANILO
(re Worf)
Do you generally have him on a
leash?
Worf snarls, but he is a little taken aback by this
insouciance. Riker finally pushes through the crowd.
PICARD
My security chief, Lieutenant
Worf.
DANILO
Danilo Odell, at your service.
He extends his hand to Picard. Picard ignores it.
PICARD
I don't want your service, Mister
Odell. I want this damn
livestock off my ship.
RIKER
(sotto voce to Picard)
You said you didn't want to waste
time arguing.
DANILO
Captain, this damn livestock has
fed our children, been company
to the old and sick and playmates
to the young...
RIKER
And can this man ever argue.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 17.
18 CONTINUED: (2)
DANILO
... I couldn't leave them to
die. Besides, how can we rebuild
without our animals?
This is beginning to appeal to Picard's sense of the
absurd.
PICARD
Alright. Chief O'Brien, kindly
transport this group to Cargo
Hold Seven, and the remaining
refugees on the planet should go
directly into the hold so we can
stop dirtying my ship.
O'BRIEN
Yes, sir.
Danilo turns and bellows to the assembled Bringloidi.
DANILO
Back onto the infernal machine.
RIKER
We're taking another little ride.
The Bringloidi and Riker cram onto the platform.
DANILO
We've got to have a little talk.
Picard finds himself propelled into the corridor by
Danilo. Worf follows.
18A INT. CORRIDOR
PICARD
Er... fine, and then Mister Worf
can show you the ship.
DANILO
That would be grand. And Captain,
it was grand of you to resue us
from out troubles.
PICARD
(very dry)
My pleasure.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 18.
18A CONTINUED:
The threesome walk together, Picard a little hunched
shouldered. He is really intent on getting to that
turbolift.
DANILO
You must be worth quite a bit to
own a ship like this.
PICARD
I don't own the Enterprise, I
command her.
DANILO
Whatever. Would you happen to
be married?
PICARD
No. Why?
DANILO
I have a daughter.
PICARD
(very dry)
I felicitate you.
They have reached the turbolift, and Picard steps in.
DANILO
Would you be interested?
PICARD
(explosively)
No!
The doors start to shut, and Danilo squeezes quickly
into the turbolift.
18B INT. TURBOLIFT
DANILO
You're sure?
PICARD
Yes!
Danilo holds up his hands placatingly, and backs out of
the turbolift. Off Picard's reactions as we GO TO:
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 19.
19 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
Present are Picard, Riker, Worf and Pulaski.
PICARD
(to Pulaski)
What is the colonists' overall
condition?
PULASKI
They're a little hungry, a little
scared, but hiding it well. They
were suffering from an amazing
variety of preventable diseases -- but
the transporter handled
that. They're also tough,
determined and fun. Overall,
I'd say they're charming examples
of homo sapiens at their best.
Worf ENTERS.
PICARD
(to Worf)
What's the total?
WORF
Two hundred and twenty-three.
PULASKI
Count on four more in the next
few days.
PICARD
Next question, what to do with
them? Take them to a starbase?
They were anachronistic in 2123.
How will they cope?
RIKER
There's no question they could
learn and adapt, but it would be
dislocating, and the colony would
probably be splintered. Maybe
we should be looking for a new
home for them?
Suddenly there is a strident klaxon as an internal
alarm goes off. Worf taps his insignia.
WORF
Lieutenant Worf, report!
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 20.
19 CONTINUED:
COMPUTER VOICE
Fire in Cargo Hold Seven.
RIKER
The Bringloidi!
Everyone is heading for the door.
PICARD
(to Riker)
I wonder what they've done to my
ship now.
And despite his concern Riker has to grin.
20 INT. CORRIDOR
Outside of the cargo hold. TWO SECURITY MEN are
already there as Worf, Picard and Riker arrive.
PICARD
Unseal the doors.
Worf punches in the override code into the computer and
the doors open. Danilo staggers out. He is drenched,
clutching his heart, really playing this to the hilt.
DANILO
My God, Picard, the place is a
bloody death trap! Lightning
bolts falling from the ceiling!
Picard, Riker and Worf follow Danilo back into the
cargo hold.
20A INT. CARGO HOLD
People are milling about, subdued, frightened chatter
fills the hold.
DANILO
(continuing)
What the hell was that thing?
WORF
Automated fire system. A force
field contains the flames until
the available oxygen within the
field has been consumed.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 21.
20A CONTINUED:
DANILO
What if I had been under that
thing?
WORF
You would have been standing in
the fire.
Danilo glares at the Klingon, not sure if he's being
made the butt of a joke, but that dark, impassive face
gives away nothing.
DANILO
Well, ignoring that for the
moment. What would have happened
to me?
WORF
You would have suffocated and
died.
DANILO
Sweet mercy.
Danilo has led the officers to a corner where a few
slightly charred sticks are surrounded by a wide pool
of spilled soup. A large iron cauldron is tipped on
its side, obviously the source of this mess. Standing
near this mess like an outraged goddess is Danilo's
daughter BRENNA. She is a stunningly beautiful young
woman, and her soaked gown is revealing every lovely
curve. Arms militantly akimbo she eyes Picard.
BRENNA
Your hospitality leaves a hell
of a lot to be desired! You don't
offer us a bite or a sup, and when
we build a fire to cook a little
something, the place goes mad!
She flings aside the ladel she is holding. Riker is
staring in wonder at Brenna.
PICARD
My apologies, ma'am, I was unaware
that you had not been instructed
in the use of the food dispensers.
BRENNA
(truculently to Riker)
And what are you staring at? Have
you never seen a woman before?
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 22.
20A CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
(smiling)
I thought I had.
Danilo slops forward with an incredibly ingratiating
smile.
DANILO
Commander, may I present my
daughter, Brenna Odell.
RIKER
Very pleased to meet you, ma'am.
They shake hands, and Riker keeps holding hers. She
glances pointedly down at his hand, up at him.
BRENNA
You may have all the time in the
world, but I've dozens of
frightened and hungry women and
children to care for.
RIKER
What about the men?
BRENNA
(with asperity)
I'm sure they'll find their
comfort as they always do -- in
the bottom of a mug of home brew!
She disappears around some cargo containers and hung
blankets.
DANILO
(to Riker with an
ingratiating smile)
Pay her no heed, she's a grand
girl. And not usually so...
er...
(he coughs)
... sharp tongued.
BRENNA (V.O.)
(like a Banshee)
Father!
Danilo darts away at Brenna's bellow. Picard throws
back his head, and begins to laugh. Riker stares at
him.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 23.
20A CONTINUED: (3)
RIKER
Of all the reactions that's not
the one I expected.
PICARD
Number One, there are times in
life when you have to simply bow
to the absurd.
Danilo returns from around a cargo container.
DANILO
How did the ship sense the fire?
The three officers exchange glances. How do you
explain something as complex as the Enterprise to a
nineteenth century man?
PICARD
(clearing his throat)
The... ah... ship's computers
sense a localized increase in --
Brenna emerges from behind the cargo containers with an
armful of blankets.
BRENNA
Men! Always talking when there's
work to be done.
She throws them down on the spilled soup.
BRENNA
(continuing to Picard)
Shouldn't you be flying this ship,
or whatever it is you do?
So powerful and driving is her personality that the
Enterprise officers find themselves heading for the
doors. Riker suddenly pauses and says a little too
casually.
RIKER
I think I'll go give her some
help, Captain.
Worf and Picard EXIT the shot, and Riker walks back to
Brenna. She is fastidiously picking up the sodden
blankets.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 24.
20A CONTINUED: (4)
RIKER
That wasn't necessary. The ship
will clean itself.
BRENNA
Well, good for the bloody ship!
For the first time, she actually looks at Riker and
realizes how handsome he is. She gives him a
speculative glance from beneath her eyelashes. Then
lifts the sodden hem of her skirt, and inspects her
feet.
BRENNA
(continuing, cooing
like a dove)
Where does a girl go to wash her
feet on this ship?
RIKER
I think it's the responsibility
of the ship's first officer to
show that girl all the amenities.
Riker holds out a hand to her. She lays her hand in
his, and gives him a heart-stopping smile. Off their
faces as we GO TO:
21 OMITTED
22 INT. CORRIDOR
WORF
She is very like a Klingon woman,
Captain.
PICARD
My condolences, Mister Worf.
Danilo hurries up to them.
DANILO
Ah, Captain, there's just one
other thing. It slipped my mind
in all the hustle and bustle --
PICARD
The point, Mister Odell?
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT TWO 25.
22 CONTINUED:
DANILO
What are you going to do about
the other colony?
PICARD
Other colony?
Off everyone's reactions as we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 26.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
23 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
racing along at warp speed.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, supplemental. A
review of stellar charts has
revealed a Class M planet, NB2323
only half a light year from the
Bringloid system. I am gambling
it was the destination of the
second colony.
24 INT. SICKBAY
Pulaski is treating an ancient Bringloidi. Riker and
Brenna ENTER. Pulaski runs a device over the OLD
MAN'S arm, and cures his crippling rheumatoid
arthritis. His claw-like hand relaxes and he
experimentally wiggles the fingers. Brenna is amazed.
This is magic. The old man is so pleased with this
new mobility that as Pulaski turns away to replace the
device he leans off the biobed, and pinches her on
the ass. Pulaski calmly swats his hand.
PULASKI
Behave yourself.
OLD MAN
You're a fine woman, and you've
made a young man of me.
PULASKI
No, I've cured your arthritis,
and if you try anything more
energetic you'll probably drop
dead.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 27.
24 CONTINUED:
OLD MAN
(with a leer)
I'd die happy.
PULASKI
Out.
He hobbles past Brenna and Riker with a wink and
another leer. Pulaski crosses to the couple.
BRENNA
You know how to handle men.
PULASKI
Yes, first you have to get their
attention.
Riker chuckles. He doesn't mind being made the butt of
a joke. Brenna crosses to Pulaski.
BRENNA
How did you give Joey back his
hand?
PULASKI
(picking up the
instrument)
Oh dear, that would be difficult
to explain.
BRENNA
(frustrated)
Like everything else aboard this
ship. I'm too ignorant to
understand. And this is the one
thing that looks useful.
The frustration is evident in her voice. Pulaski says
very gently --
PULASKI
You're interested in medicine?
BRENNA
I'm healer and midwife. Or I
thought I was.
Pulaski tries to comfort her.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 28.
24 CONTINUED: (2)
PULASKI
All I've every wanted is to take
away the hurt. These wonderful
tools help me do that, but
sometimes I feel more like a
mechanic than a doctor.
Now the situation's reversed. Brenna takes Pulaski's
hand in both of hers, closes her eyes as she searches
for the healing power.
BRENNA
You've the hands of a healer.
You can't put that in a machine.
Suddenly there's a hell of a bond between these women.
Riker knows when he's a fifth wheel.
RIKER
I'll leave you ladies to your
discussions. Dinner, Brenna?
I'll cook.
Brenna glances at Pulaski and raises her eyebrows.
Leans in close, keeping it private between the two of
them.
BRENNA
Is he real?
Both of the women are eyeing Riker thoughtfully.
PULASKI
(sotto voce to Brenna)
Oh, yes, very real.
The message is subtle -- when life offers you
something... take it. Riker knows female bonding when
he sees it. He gets the hell out of the way. Riker
EXITS.
24A INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS (FORMERLY SCENE 26)
Brenna and Riker ENTER. The first officer has left
books spilled across his desk. Brenna surveys the
disorder.
BRENNA
William Riker, you're a mess.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 29.
24A CONTINUED:
She moves to the desk, and begins stacking the books.
Riker catches her by the shoulders, and turns her
around. They are very close.
RIKER
You don't have to do that.
BRENNA
And if I don't, who will?
RIKER
I can see why your father wants
to marry you off.
BRENNA
Oh, and why is that?
RIKER
(imitating the patois)
So he can have a pipe, and mug
of beer in peace.
Brenna is eyeing him speculatively.
BRENNA
You've shown me so many wonders
on your great ship, but there is
still one thing you haven't shown
me.
RIKER
What's that?
Brenna lifts the floor length heavy skirt revealing
her feet and a pair of gorgeous legs.
BRENNA
I'm still waiting to wash my feet.
RIKER
Through there. Glass of wine
while I cook?
Riker keys a wall panel and soft, romantic music fills
the room. He pours out two glasses of wine from the
carafe. Brenna is staring at him in confusion. We have
two people from completely different cultures trying
to seduce each other, but they don't have the proper
cues.
BRENNA
William, is something wrong?
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 30.
24A CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
What do you mean?
BRENNA
Do you not like girls?
RIKER
Of course I like... Oh... is there
a technique to this foot washing?
Brenna approaches him. Unhooks her skirt. It puddles
about her feet, and she steps out of it wearing a
pretty petticoat.
BRENNA
You generally start low... and
work your way up.
Riker reaches up pulls the pins from her long hair.
It cascades over her shoulders.
RIKER
I think I can handle that.
They are in each other's arms now.
BRENNA
I was hoping you might.
They embrace as we GO TO
24B EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Booting along at warp speed.
24C INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Data has the bridge. Supernumeraries at all other
stations. Worf is heading for the forward turbolift as
Riker emerges from the forward lift. The first officer
looks very content.
RIKER
Feeling better, Worf?
WORF
Yes. And you, Commander?
RIKER
Couldn't be better.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 31.
24C CONTINUED:
Worf enters the turbolift. Data stands and yields the
command chaair to Riker.
RIKER
(continuing)
Status, Mister Data?
DATA
Warp factor five, continuing on
course for NB2323. E.t.a. eighteen
hours.
RIKER
Excellent.
24D INT. CARGO BAY
Brenna, also looking very content, is tatting lace (or
sewing). Suddenly she notices movement behind some
cargo containers.
25 INT. CARGO BAY - ANOTHER ANGLE (OPTICAL)
A secluded corner behind some cargo containers. Danilo
and two other men are working about a still. Worf
comes around the containers.
WORF
You sent for me?
DANILO
We're brewing poteen, but we need
a way to heat it without this
bloody ship firing bloody
lightning bolts at us.
WORF
You can obtain spiritous liquors
from the food dispensers.
DANILO
(suspicious)
It's not that synthehol bilge
O'Brien offered me, is it?
WORF
No, if you wish it can be real
alcohol.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 32.
25 CONTINUED:
DANILO
Good.
WORF
(warningly)
With all of the deleterious
effects intact.
DANILO
As it should be.
In the b.g. a group of Bringloidi cluster about a food
dispenser. Danilo leads Worf to the wall unit and
pushes past the waiting tinkerers.
DANILO
(continuing)
You see, lad, every moment of
pleasure has to be purchased by
an equal moment of pain.
(to the wall unit)
Whiskey.
A glass MATERIALIZES. Danilo tries a belt. Makes a
face. After a lifetime of drinking potato whiskey this
is really poor stuff -- far too refined.
DANILO
(continuing)
Terrible.
He passes the glass to the other men who sip then nod
in agreement.
DANILO
(continuing)
It's got no bite.
WORF
(to the unit)
Chech'tluth.
A glass of the potent Klingon brew MATERIALIZES. Worf
hands it to Danilo. The human knocks back a slug.
It feels as if his lungs and stomach have been
vaporized.
DANILO
(almost unable to speak)
Now that's what I call a wee drop
of the creature.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 33.
25 CONTINUED: (2)
BRENNA (V.O.)
(screaming the word like
a banshee)
Father!!
DANILO
(continuing to Worf)
You remember that moment of pain?
Well, it's about to begin.
Brenna comes roaring up to join them. Danilo stares
at her in comic dismay, with a big ingratiating grin.
DANILO
(continuing)
Hello, darling.
She snatches away the glass.
BRENNA
Darling is it! I might have
known!
(re the glass)
Are you drunk yet, or can you talk
with Doctor Pulaski about the
children?
DANILO
What about them?
BRENNA
She wants to send them to school
with the ship's children.
DANILO
What do you think?
BRENNA
I think it's a good idea.
Danilo nods thoughtfully, pulls out his pipe and starts
to fill it.
BRENNA
(continuing)
So go handle it!
He jumps like a startled deer, and EXITS. Brenna turns
her gaze on the two cronies. They visibly wilt.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 34.
25 CONTINUED: (3)
BRENNA
(continuing)
And I'm sure there's something
you can be doing with your time.
They fade back into the other Bringloidi, but they're
still visible. Brenna turns on Worf.
BRENNA
And as for you...
WORF
What!
Brenna is unimpressed.
BRENNA
Why did you have to tell them that
this magic wall can give them more
than meat and potatoes? Now we'll
never get a lick of work out of
them.
She's appealed to Worf's sense of humor. Dryly he
asks.
WORF
Madam, have you considered a
career in security?
BRENNA
If it's anything like babysitting
(she jerks thumb toward
the men)
-- I'm an authority.
Off Worf's expression as we GO TO:
26 OMITTED
27 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Coming into orbit around a ringed planet.
28 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Present are Picard, Riker, Data, Worf and Troi. There
is a supernumerary at CONN.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 35.
28 CONTINUED:
WORF
Signal from the planet, Captain.
PICARD
On screen.
On the screen APPEARS the face of a handsome older man.
Picard stands.
PICARD
(continuing)
This is Jean-Luc Picard of the
United Federation vessel USS
Enterprise.
GRANGER
This is tremendous! Welcome,
Captain, I'm Wilson Granger, prime
minister of Mariposa.
DATA
No doubt a descendant of Captain
Walter Granger.
Granger has an odd expression.
GRANGER
Not quite a descendant.
(forces a laugh)
We feared that Earth had suffered
a catastrophe when no one came
to check on us.
PICARD
I'm afraid you were lost in the
bureaucracy, but despite the
lateness of our arrival we are
here now, and eager to renew ties.
GRANGER
Splendid! Please, come down, and
allow us to extend our hospitality
to you and your crew.
The screen goes blank.
PICARD
Number One, form an away team.
TROI
I would urge caution. Mister
Granger is hiding something.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 36.
28 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
We'll check it out. Mister Worf.
(he looks up)
Doctor Pulaski join me in
Transporter Room Three for an away
detail.
29 INT. RECEPTION AREA (OPTICAL)
The away team MATERIALIZES. Granger (1B) dressed in
black diplomat clothes is waiting for them. Riker
stares because he looks a lot like Granger, but...
Nearby an athletic BLACK MAN (2A) is seated behind
a curving desk. A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN (3B) emerges from
a doorway behind him, and they confer over some papers.
Behind the away team an athletic black man (2B) ENTERS.
The man behind the desk and the man entering are
identical. (Please cast a racial mix for the clone
society.)
GRANGER 1B
Welcome to Mariposa. Victor
Granger, minister of health.
RIKER
William Riker, Doctor Pulaski,
Lieutenant Worf.
They shake hands all around.
GRANGER 1B
I'll escort you to the prime
minister. This way please.
Pulaski and Granger 1B start walking. Riker and Worf
are side by side.
RIKER
(sotto voce)
A brother?
Worf merely lets out a low growl to show he's
disturbed.
30 OMITTED
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 37.
30A HALLWAY
Granger 1B leads the team down a hallway. Another
door opens, and an athletic black man (2C) steps out,
and walks toward the front doors. Worf does a double
take, but can't quite get a look at the man.
GRANGER 1B
Your arrival really is
serendipitous.
PULASKI
Oh, how so?
GRANGER 1B
Well, perhaps I should leave that
for the prime minister to
explain.
The away team walks past the open door of an office.
Seated at a desk is the ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL WOMAN (4A)
working at a computer. Another woman (4B) comes down
the hall, and enters the office with 4A. Riker stops
and stares in at these twins, then hurries to catch up.
Riker catches Worf and says in a low tone.
RIKER
Worf, stand by for immediate beam
out. There's something damn odd
down here.
WORF
Aye, Commander.
Riker steps back up with Pulaski and Granger 1B who
are chatting in a friendly, desultory fashion.
GRANGER 1B
Is your title scientific or
medical?
PULASKI
Medical.
Pulaski casually keys the tricorder on her belt.
GRANGER 1B
Ah, excellent.
PULASKI
Is there some medical problem we
should know about?
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 38.
30A CONTINUED:
Riker spots the athletic black man (2A) walking down
the hall toward them. Pulaski subtly glances down at
her readout.
GRANGER 1B
I think it best if the --
PULASKI
Prime minister explains that.
Somehow I thought you might.
The team has reached another set of doors. The aide
throws them open.
31 INT. GRANGER'S OFFICE
Granger stands, and leans over his desk, hand extended,
a broad smile of welcome. Riker and Worf are spooked,
they're not responding well to this situation.
GRANGER
Welcome to Mariposa.
Another door into the office opens, and in walk two
women (3A and 3C) -- (NOTE: 3C is 3B with a hair
change). 3C carries a laptop computer. Riker and
Worf exchange glances. Pulaski calmly crosses to
Granger, and shakes hands.
PULASKI
Doctor Katherine Pulaski.
GRANGER
My chief of staff, Elizabeth
Vallis.
PULASKI
So, is your entire population made
up of clones, Prime Minister?
RIKER
Clones?
WORF
Clones?
GRANGER
Clones.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT THREE 39.
31 CONTINUED:
Off Riker and Worf's stunned expressions as we
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 40.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
32 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In orbit around Mariposa.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, supplemental. Prime
Minister Granger has requested
an urgent meeting to discuss the
future of the Mariposan colony.
33 INT. GRANGER'S OFFICE
Present are Picard, Riker, Pulaski and Granger. There
is a coffee service on the desk, and they are each
holding a glass. Pulaski has her tricorder in her lap.
GRANGER
Captain, we need your help.
Three hundred years ago during
our landing on Mariposa, the skin
of the ship was breached. Only
five colonists survived. The
progenitors weren't willing to
just give up and die, and they
were scientists --
PICARD
So they used that expertise and
turned to cloning.
GRANGER
Yes. They had no other option.
Two women and three men were an
insufficient gene pool from which
to build a society.
PULASKI
How did you suppress the natural
sexual drive? Drugs? Punitive
laws?
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 41.
33 CONTINUED:
GRANGER
In the beginning we used a little
of both. Now three hundred years
later the entire concept of
sexual reproduction is a little
repugnant to us.
PICARD
A culture with no children.
GRANGER
It's economically more viable to
accelerate clone growth. Some
basic learning can be chemically
imprinted on the developing clone,
the rest we do after emergence.
PULASKI
How did you overcome the problem
of replicative fading?
GRANGER
We didn't.
PULASKI
You have got a problem.
RIKER
Wait. I don't understand.
Replecative fading?
PULASKI
Each time you clone you're making
a copy of a copy. Subtle errors
creep into the chromosomes, and
eventually you end up with a
non-viable clone.
GRANGER
Yes. We're developing a sort
of mental hardening of the
arteries. It's increasingly
difficult to respond to new
situations.
PICARD
How can we help?
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 42.
33 CONTINUED: (2)
GRANGER
We need an infusion of fresh DNA.
I was hoping that you would be
willing to share tissue samples
from your crew.
RIKER
You want to clone us?
GRANGER
Yes.
RIKER
No way. Not me.
GRANGER
How can you possibly be harmed?
RIKER
It's not a question of harm. A
single William Riker is unique,
maybe even special. Hundreds or
thousands of them diminish me in
a way I can't explain.
GRANGER
You would be preserving yourself.
RIKER
Human beings have another way of
doing that. We have children.
Granger looks to Pulaski. She shakes her head,
refusing. To Picard who also shakes his head.
PICARD
I think you will find this to be
the attitude of a predominate
number of Enterprise people.
GRANGER
I see. Well, if you will not help
us by sharing your DNA will you
at least send people to repair
our malfunctioning equipment?
PICARD
Yes, of course. Number One, form
away teams, and get the repairs
underway.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 43.
33 CONTINUED: (3)
RIKER
Yes, sir.
The Enterprise people rise.
PULASKI
Repairing the equipment is not
going to solve your problems.
GRANGER
What other solution do we have?
Remember, Doctor, there are only
five of us.
33A INT. HALLWAY - MARIPOSA
Riker Pulaski, Geordi and three n.d. crewmembers.
Geordi has his tool kit. The three officers, each
accompanied by a crewperson move off in opposite
directions.
34
thru OMITTED
36
37 INT. GRANGER'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)
Riker and Pulaski ENTER. Granger is seated at his
desk. A couple of AIDES (5A and 5B) stand beside the
door. Two athletic clones flank the desk (2A, 2B and
2C).
RIKER
You sent for us?
The clones by the door draw phaser-like weapons, and
fire at Riker and Pulaski. They collapse. The two
athletic clones heft Riker by the shoulders and feet,
clones 5A and 5B take Pulaski. They start to carry
the officers out a side door.
There is a knock, clone 2A opens the door.
Geordi ENTERS.
GEORDI
Excuse me, sir, I was looking for
Commander Riker.
GRANGER
I'm afraid I haven't seen him.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 44.
37 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
Doctor Pulaski?
GRANGER
Sorry, I can't help you.
Geordi's expression is incredibly neutral, his voice
light as he says --
GEORDI
Guess I'll just have to hunt for
them. Sorry to disturb you.
Geordi EXITS.
38 OMITTED
39 INT. CLONING LABORATORY
Riker and Pulaski are unconscious on surgical tables.
Using long hand-held needles, two clones (4A and 4B)
in surgical gear penetrate the officers' sternums to
remove tissue samples. Two NURSES (5A and 5B) assist.
In the b.g. is the cloning equipment open and empty.
39A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In orbit around Mariposa.
39B INT. CARGO HOLD (PREVIOUSLY SCENE 34)
As many extras as can possibly be squeezed into the
hold, all dressed in scruffy immigrant clothes. An
occasional cry from a baby, chickens clucking.
Accompanied by traditionally Irish instruments,
Danilo, the colony's Shan'a'kee, imparts the history.
Worf is seated with Brenna, Picard ENTERS, and leans
against a wall just listening.
DANILO
And after a long and gentle sleep
we awoke and there was Bringloid,
our dream world. Our companions
in the butterfly ship left us
off, and said they would leave
a guard in heaven to look out for
us.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 45.
39B CONTINUED:
DANILO (Cont'd)
They flew on in the darkness -- their
search was not yet over -- but
we had found the sun, a
world, a home.
BRENNA
And now we have lost it.
DANILO
We'll find another.
BRENNA
When? How long must we wait and
journey?
Picard's expression has been shifting as various
emotions and realizations strike him. He crosses
swiftly to Worf, leans in.
PICARD
I finally understand. That
distress satellite was left by
the Mariposans as a way to protect
the Bringloidi. There were two
colonies on that ship.
WORF
Interesting, Captain.
PICARD
And not terribly relevant, I know.
Still, it gives one pause for
thought....
Picard's voice trails away, and he EXITS.
40 OMITTED
40A INT. PULASKI'S OFFICE - SICKBAY (FROM SCENE 40)
Riker and Pulaski are seated and talking quietly as
Geordi ENTERS.
GEORDI
What happened on Mariposa? Are
you all right?
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 46.
40A CONTINUED:
RIKER
Is there some reason why we
shouldn't be?
GEORDI
Yeah, every time I asked where
you were, some clone lied to me.
RIKER
(very grim)
Lied to you?
GEORDI
(removes his VISOR)
Commander, with this I can see
a lot more than your average
person. When people lie there
are certain physical
manifestations; variations in
blush response, pupil dilation,
pulse and breath rate. I can't
use the VISOR on aliens, but
humans -- I've got them nailed.
PULASKI
And the clones lied about our
whereabouts?
GEORDI
Yes.
PULASKI
I don't remember anything
happening. I was working in
their medical facility when I got
a call to report to Granger's
office. I ran into Will on the
way and --
GEORDI
Granger said he hadn't seen
either of you. Did you get to
his office?
Riker and Pulaski exchange a look.
RIKER
I don't remember.
Pulaski suddenly unlimbers her tricorder. Runs it over
Geordi, over Riker, over herself.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 47.
40A CONTINUED: (2)
GEORDI
So what's the prognosis, Doc?
Will I ever play the piano again?
PULASKI
(ignoring the quip)
Geordi, you'll be pleased to know
that you aren't missing any
epithelial cells.
GEORDI
Great.
PULASKI
Will and I, however, are.
RIKER
(grimly)
Meaning?
PULASKI
Although you can clone from any
cell in the human body the cells
lining the stomach are the best
choice because they're relatively
undifferentiated.
Riker whirls, and heads toward the door. He is
furiously angry.
GEORDI
Where are you going?
RIKER
To that cloning lab.
Pulaski and Geordi exchange glances, and plunge after
Riker.
41 INT. CLONING LABORATORY (OPTICAL)
Riker, Pulaski and Geordi beam into the chamber. At
last we see two of the cloning units. Riker
approaches one of the smoke filled artificial wombs.
He opens the door, and the smoke vents into the lab.
Inside is a half-formed clone, but it is still
recognizably the first officer.
He recoils. We see his anger and disgust as he gropes
for his phaser.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FOUR 48.
41 CONTINUED:
Riker blasts the developing clone. It vanishes. Riker
steps to the second cloning unit. Opens the door; the
smoke vents. He looks inside, looks back to Pulaski
and cocks his head toward the clone. Pulaski nods.
Riker blasts that clone, and it vanishes.
The doors open, and Granger with three identical armed
clones (2A, 2B, 2C) rush into the laboratory. Off
various reactions as we:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 49.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
42 INT. CLONING LABORATORY (OPTICAL)
There is a moment of complete dislocation as Geordi and
Pulaski look from Riker to the armed clones, and back
again. Geordi stares from the first officer with his
phaser in hand to the empty space which used to hold
the cloning equipment.
GEORDI
I don't suppose you'd believe this
was an accident?
GRANGER
Murderers!
RIKER
Like hell! You're a damn thief!
PULASKI
(stepping between them)
Gentlemen, please.
The armed clones lower their weapons.
GRANGER
What else could we do? We asked
for your help and you refused!
We're desperate. Desperate!
RIKER
So that gives you the right to
assault us, and rob us, and --
GRANGER
We have a right to survive!
Off everyone's frustrated, angry expressions as we GO
TO:
43 OMITTED
43A INT. CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM (FROM SCENE 43)
Present are Picard, Riker, Pulaski, and Troi.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 50.
43A CONTINUED:
PICARD
Doctor, how desperate is the
colony's situation?
PULASKI
They've got two maybe three more
generations, then the fading will
become terminal. They're the
walking dead now, they just
haven't been buried.
RIKER
I want that cloning equipment
inspected. Who knows how many
tissue samples they've stolen.
I have the right to exercise
control over my own body.
PULASKI
You'll get no argument from me.
TROI
I know the Mariposan culture seems
alien, even frightening, but we
really do have much in common.
They're human beings fighting to
survive. Would we do any less?
PICARD
Are you saying we should give them
the DNA samples they require?
PULASKI
(stepping in)
That's just postponing the
inevitable. So they get an
infusion of fresh DNA -- fifteen
generations and they're back to
the same problem. Cloning isn't
the answer. They need breeding
stock.
Suddenly all the pieces of the puzzle come together.
PICARD
The Bringloidi.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 51.
43A CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
(excited, seeing the
possibilities)
The Bringloidi have energy and
drive, a sense of wonder. The
clones possess emotional maturity,
and technological know-how.
PICARD
They started out together. It
does seem only fitting that they
end up together.
PULASKI
(ironically)
It's a match made in heaven.
RIKER
Unfortunately it's going to be
a shotgun wedding.
44 OMITTED
44A INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (FROM SCENE 44)
Picard, Pulaski, Danilo, and Granger hunkered down for
some hard bargaining.
GRANGER
I'm sorry, Captain, but it's out
of the question. You're trying
to dump your problem off on us.
(wearily)
And we've got problems of our own.
PICARD
Can't you understand? The
Bringloidi can help you.
GRANGER
(indicating Danilo)
Look at him. How could we ever
integrate that into our society?
DANILO
(growls)
You're no prize yourself.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 52.
44A CONTINUED:
GRANGER
Primitive, hostile, disruptive.
It would require enormous effort
to even educate them.
DANILO
(standing)
Forget it, Captain Picard. I'm
not coming with my hat in my hand
to beg charity from this bastard.
PICARD
Sit down! I am not going to allow
brag...
(a look to Danilo)
... and bigotry...
(a look to Granger)
... to destroy this meeting.
Danilo sinks back into his chair.
PICARD
(to Granger)
Commander Riker wants your
laboratories inspected for any
stolen tissue. I can understnad
his concern, and I think we're
going to have to transport all
of your equipment to the
Enterprise.
GRANGER
(bitterly)
I see, when reason fails you'll
resort to blackmail.
PICARD
(angry)
All right, die!
PULASKI
(musing)
It's not so bad, Captain. In
fifty years we'll have a new
Class M planet, complete with
cities, all ready for
colonization.
Granger looks stricken.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 53.
44A CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(gentler now)
The end is closer than you'd like
to think.
GRANGER
I don't know. The difficulties
involved...
DANILO
Look, man, we're decent, hard
working people. We're willing
to learn.
GRANGER
They're so different.
PICARD
Yes. But it's differences which
have made us strong.
PULASKI
An open society is a healthy
society. When you allow your
culture to become a melting pot
it grows in exciting directions.
GRANGER
For three hundred years we've
denied the carnal side of our
nature. How can we learn to put
that aside?
DANILO
You put a couple of young people
together and you let nature take
its course.
PULASKI
(to Danilo)
To make this work you're going
to have to alter your society,
too. Monogamous marriage won't
be possible for several
generations.
DANILO
I'm not sure I follow.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 54.
44A CONTINUED: (3)
PULASKI
Thirty couples are enough to
create a viable genetic base.
But the broader the base the safer
and healthier the society. It
would be best if each woman -- Mariposan
and Bringloidi -- had
at least three children by three
different men.
DANILO
(preening slightly)
I think I could handle that.
GRANGER
God, this is so... so...
PICARD
Frightening?
GRANGER
Repugnant.
PULASKI
The normal drives are still there.
You're just going to have to alter
your attitudes.
DANILO
So, it's a done deal?
Granger slowly, reluctantly nods.
DANILO
(continuing)
My hand on it.
Granger offers his hand. Danilo spits into his palm,
and clasps Granger's hand. There is the expected
reaction from the clone.
DANILO
(continuing)
Now come on, I want to stake out
my three ladies. Send in the
clones.
PICARD
(sotto voce)
I must be out of my mind.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 55.
44A CONTINUED: (4)
PULASKI
(sotto voce)
Starfleet's probably going to
agree.
45 OMITTED
46 OMITTED
46A INT. CARGO BAY
Picard, Granger and Danilo step into the Cargo Hold.
Danilo crosses quickly to Brenna, and they begin
talking.
Granger stares at this mass of humanity. Little boys
playing marbles, a young girl skipping rope. Men and
women mending clothes, sharpening knives, trying to
keep busy as they wait to get out of this metal bottle.
Granger gives Picard a look of "Oh, God, help!" Picard
puts a hand on the clone's shoulder, and urges him
deeper into the hold.
Suddenly Brenna roars over, and confronts Picard.
BRENNA
Isn't that just like a man! You
make these grandiose decisions,
but you never stop to consider
the poor women.
PICARD
Miss Odell, I am --
BRENNA
You men draw a mug, and solve all
the world's problems while the
beer goes down. But when it comes
to the practical matters it always
falls to the women to make your
grand dreams come true.
PICARD
Miss Odell, you're the one who
wanted a new home.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 56.
46A CONTINUED:
BRENNA
But I don't know if I want to
be Eve!
PICARD
That is your choice. If you wish
to stay aboard the Enterprise we
will drop you at a starbase, and
you can go where you will.
BRENNA
Leave my dad?
PICARD
Brenna, you've always been the
mothering force for your people.
If this is going to work they'll
need your wisdom and guidance.
BRENNA
But my life has just gotten very
narrow.
PICARD
We have to make choices.
BRENNA
Oh, damn.
She pauses, and stares thoughtfully at Granger, who is
picking his way like a fastidious crane through the
crowd of Bringloidi.
BRENNA
(continuing)
(indicating Granger
with a head jerk)
What does he do again?
PICARD
He's the prime minister.
BRENNA
Sounds important.
PICARD
It is.
BRENNA
Sounds like he might have more
than two coins to rub together.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 57.
46A CONTINUED: (2)
BRENNA (Cont'd)
(a beat)
Three husbands?
Picard nods. Brenna walks over to Granger. Speaks to
him. Then lifts the hem of her skirt, smiles up at
him. As we GO TO:
46B EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
47 OMITTED
48 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard in the command chair, Troi is at his side. Worf
is at Tactical. Data at OPS. Supernumerary at CONN.
Riker and Pulaski ENTER from the aft turbolift.
PICARD
All squared away?
RIKER
The Bringloidi have reached their
new home.
DATA
It is unfortunate that we cannot
remain for several months, and
observe the integration of the
two colonies.
PULASKI
They're going to do just fine.
They're survivors, both of them.
PICARD
We've done what we could. We've
put the cats in the same sack,
and given it a good shake.
DATA
But what is occurring on Mariposa
is a demonstration of
sociobiology, and the concept of
the selfish gene.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 58.
48 CONTINUED:
DATA (Cont'd)
Males and females are each
pursuing their respective
reproductive strategies in an
effort to maximize their
contribution to the gene pool of
the next generation.
RIKER
Data, I liked the captain's
analogy better.
DATA
Why?
PULASKI
It was more romantic.
Troi is laughing. Riker is struggling to suppress a
smile. Data is bewildered.
DATA
How are cats in a sack romantic?
They would fight and scratch
and...
Everyone is laughing now.
WORF
Very romantic. I hunt in darkness.
The stars my guide. The memory
of you sings in my blood. I seize
the gift.
The bridge crew is really entranced. Wow, Klingon
poetry. This is really building to something. What is
the gift?
WORF
(continuing)
Carry it to your bower. And lay
at your feet the hearts of my
enemies.
The silence is deafening. Picard turns slowly back to
face the main viewscreen. Points at CONN.
PICARD
Engage.
STAR TREK: "Send In The Clones" - 3/17/89 - ACT FIVE 59.
48 CONTINUED: (2)
WORF
(sotto voce)
Perhaps it does not translate
well.
49 OMITTED
50 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
Leaving orbit and the rubber band effect as they warp
out.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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