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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Gambit, Part II"
#40277-257
Story by
Naren Shankar
Teleplay by
Ronald D. Moore
Directed by
Alex Singer
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 1993 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 This script is not for publication or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.
FINAL DRAFT
AUGUST 6, 1993
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Gambit, Part II"
CAST
PICARD BARAN
RIKER GIUSTI
DATA KORAL
BEVERLY NARIK
TROI SATOK
WORF TALLERA
GEORDI VEKOR
COMPUTER VOICE
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N.D. CREWMEMBERS N.D. MERCENARIES
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Gambit, Part II"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
BRIDGE
READY ROOM MERCENARY SHIP
CORRIDOR
SHUTTLEBAY VULCAN
OBSERVATION LOUNGE
BARAN'S QUARTERS
MERCENARY SHIP
BRIDGE
CARGO BAY
PICARD'S QUARTERS
CARGO HOLD
VULCAN CAVERN
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Gambit, Part II"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
BARAN buh-RAN
GOL GALL
GIUSTI JOOS-tee
PSIONIC SY-on-ik
HYRALAN HI-rah-lon
T'PAAL tuh-PAL
V'SHAR vuh-SHAR
SATAK SAY-tak
T'KARATH tuh-KAR-ath
TALLERA ta-LARE-uh
VEKOR veh-KORE
YADALLA yuh-DOLL-uh
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: The Next Generation
"Gambit, Part II"
TEASER
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode begins with 90 second RECAP of Part I)
1 INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE
As seen at the end of Part I -- DATA, TROI, WORF, and
GIUSTI in their places. The ship is ROCKED SLIGHTLY by
the blast from the Mercenary ship.
WORF
Direct hit to the port nacelle...
(beat, then surprised)
But -- only minimal damage.
Another SHAKE.
WORF
(continuing)
Hit on the starboard nacelle...
again, no appreciable damage.
TROI
Wil must've done something to
their weapons.
DATA
I believe so, Counselor. It is
now up to us to... play along.
(to Giusti)
Release inertial dampers and cut
power on decks thirty-one through
thirty-seven.
(to Worf)
Set phasers to twenty-five
percent. Return fire.
WORF
Aye, sir.
CUT TO:
2 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE & MERCENARY SHIP (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise FIRES on the Mercenary vessel.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - TEASER 1A.
3 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - BRIDGE
The ship is ROCKED. (PICARD, RIKER, BARAN, TALLERA,
NARIK, and VEKOR as seen at the end of Part I.)
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - TEASER 2.
3 CONTINUED:
BARAN
(to Picard)
Continue firing!
PICARD
(off console)
We've lost three plasma relays on
the disruptors. Auxiliary
power... is not available.
BARAN
(exasperated)
Transfer weapons control to my
station. There's a way to by-pass
the relays and feed power --
The ship is ROCKED again.
NARIK
The anti-matter containment unit
is starting to buckle!
Tallera moves quickly and smoothly to Baran.
TALLERA
(urgent, quiet)
The Enterprise has been badly
damaged but they still have
superior firepower. If we remain
here, we will be destroyed. The
logical course of action is to
withdraw.
Baran doesn't want to go, but another SHAKE convinces
him. Baran's next words are intended for public
consumption.
BARAN
(loudly)
We've done enough damage. Narik,
set course one eight zero, mark
two one five. Warp six.
Initiate.
Narik works the console. Across the Bridge, Riker and
Picard exchange a slightly relieved look.
CUT TO:
4 INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
As before.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - TEASER 3.
4 CONTINUED:
GIUSTI
(off console)
They're preparing to activate
their warp drive, Commander.
WORF
(urgent)
Sir. We will not be able to track
them with our sensors if they go
to warp. I can still disable them
before they --
DATA
I am aware of the tactical
situation, Lieutenant. Let them
go.
Worf glares at the image of the Mercenary ship on the
Viewscreen as it begins to move away from the
Enterprise.
5 EXT. SPACE - THE MERCENARY SHIP (OPTICAL)
The Mercenary ship leaves the "crippled" Enterprise and
races away.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 4.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)
6 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship hangs in space.
7 INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE
Worf at Tactical, Troi and GEORDI at the aft science
stations, Giusti at Ops. Data moves from station to
station, and people automatically report to him as he
approaches.
GIUSTI
(off console)
Sensor sweep eight has been
completed, sir. Still no sign of
the mercenary ship.
DATA
Understood. Begin sensor sweep
nine using the lateral array set
to maximum gain.
GIUSTI
Aye, sir.
Data makes his way to the aft stations.
8 INCLUDE TROI (OPTICAL)
On the monitor in front of Troi is a video replay of
Riker's last Viewscreen transmission from Part I. Troi
FREEZES the image as Data approaches.
TROI
I've gone over every word, every
inflection, every facial
response... but I still haven't
found any kind of code or hidden
message.
DATA
Understood. I agree that the
probability that such a message
exists is remote, but I believe we
should check.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 5.
8 CONTINUED:
TROI
I'll keep trying.
She returns to the console and Data turns to Worf.
WORF
(to Data)
Two starships have been sent to
intercept the mercenaries at
Yadalla Prime and Draken Four, in
case they attempt to attack those
planets.
DATA
Very well. Inform Starfleet
Command that we will hold position
here until further notice.
WORF
So we are just going to... remain
here?
DATA
Yes. But we will continue to
pursue all avenues of
investigation which are available
to us.
WORF
If we had not allowed them to
escape, this would not be
necessary.
Data thinks about this for a beat.
DATA
That is correct. However, I
believe Commander Riker wanted us
to let them escape.
Suddenly Geordi sees something on his monitor.
GEORDI
(excited)
I think I've got something.
Data moves to Geordi's console. On the monitor is an
OKUDAGRAM of an intricate series of numbers and letters --
clearly some kind of code.
GEORDI
(continuing)
I've been studying the com link
Commander Riker used to transmit
his command codes.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 6.
8 CONTINUED: (2)
GEORDI (Cont'd)
I didn't see anything at first,
but when I ran the transmission
through a sub-harmonic analysis I
found this.
(indicates graphic)
It was sent on the same carrier
wave as the command codes.
Data and Troi look at the monitor.
TROI
(to Data)
It might be the message you've
been looking for.
Data sits down at the console and begins to rapidly
work the controls.
DATA
Possibly. I will attempt to resequence
the signal.
(to Geordi)
Begin running a search for a
decryption key.
As Data and Geordi work...
CUT TO:
9 EXT. SPACE - THE MERCENARY SHIP (OPTICAL)
The ship comes to a STOP near a large planet.
10 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - BRIDGE
Baran in command. Picard, Riker, Tallera, Vekor, and
Narik at their stations.
NARIK
(off console)
I'm taking the engines off-line.
BARAN
How long until we can repair our
battle damage?
NARIK
It will take at least five hours
to replace the anti-matter
containment unit.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 7.
10 CONTINUED:
BARAN
You have three hours, Narik. One
minute beyond that and you'll
answer for it with your life.
Narik glares at Baran, but has little choice except to
nod and EXIT the Bridge. Baran turns his attention to
Riker, who seems lost in thought near one of the
consoles. Picard is standing nearby.
BARAN
(to Riker)
I suppose I should thank you.
None of us would be alive if it
weren't for you.
But Riker doesn't seem to appreciate Baran's thanks.
His tone is bitter and downcast.
RIKER
(bitter)
You're welcome.
Picard moves smoothly in and begins to mercilessly
torment Riker. In the b.g. Tallera watches their
interchange with a thoughtful expression.
PICARD
What's wrong, Commander? Starting
to have second thoughts about
betraying your comrades... because
that's what you've done --
betrayed them... betrayed them in
order to save yourself.
(beat)
You were just a second-rate
officer before... now you're a
coward and a traitor. How does
that feel?
Riker gives him a cool look... then, without warning,
Riker HITS Picard squarely in the jaw, knocking him off
his feet.
RIKER
I don't know. How did that feel?
Picard's eyes flash and he gets up and moves toward
Riker.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 8.
10 CONTINUED: (2)
BARAN
(hard)
That's enough.
(to Picard)
Galen, get down to the cargo hold
and check those artifacts.
(beat)
Move.
Picard and Riker continue to glare at each other, then
Picard seems to back down and he EXITS.
11 TALLERA
Looks from Baran to Riker... thinks for a few beats,
then EXITS.
CUT TO:
12 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - CARGO BAY
Picard is checking over a group of NEW ARTIFACTS (a few
pieces of exotic pottery, ancient weapons, tools, etc.)
on the scanner pad. Picard makes a note on a PADD and
takes a relic off the scanner. He begins to examine
another relic. The doors OPEN and Tallera ENTERS.
Picard doesn't look up.
PICARD
(irritated)
Tell Baran I'm working as fast as
I can.
Tallera just studies him without responding... she's
getting suspicious. Picard turns and looks at her.
PICARD
(continuing)
What?
TALLERA
I'm trying to decide if you're
incredibly stupid... or incredibly
smart. Why didn't you continue to
fire on the Enterprise when their
shields dropped?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT ONE 9.
12 CONTINUED:
Picard turns back to his work, and as they talk, he
continues to make complex adjustments to the strange
equipment -- sometimes hooking up new devices,
discarding others, etc.
PICARD
You were there. The disruptors
lost power.
(to computer)
Computer, reset diagnostic for new
sample and begin scan.
TALLERA
I've watched you handle the weapon
systems before. You know exactly
how to by-pass a problem like
that.
(beat)
And why do you continue to argue
with Riker? It should be obvious
that by alienating him you are
also alienating Baran, and yet you
continue to do it. Why?
COMPUTER VOICE
Scan complete. Terikon profile
negative.
Picard removes the artifact and replaces it with
another one -- this ARTIFACT has several intricate
designs on the side and is shaped like a large puzzle
piece. Picard is deliberately taking a challenging
attitude in order to maintain his cover and throw
Tallera off.
PICARD
(sarcastic)
I'm touched by your concern for my
well-being.
TALLERA
That's not an answer.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 10.
12 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Computer, reset diagnostic and
begin scan.
(to Tallera)
I'm not a prisoner in a Romulan
labor camp, Tallera. I don't have
to answer your questions and I
don't give a damn what you think.
Tallera studies his face for a moment.
COMPUTER VOICE
Scan complete. Terikon profile
positive. Ninety-eight percent
probability of match.
They both turn and look at the artifact on the scanner
pad.
PICARD
Well, whatever it is... it looks
like we've found it.
Tallera moves to the artifact and looks at it closely
for a long beat, her expression becomes cool and
unreadable.
TALLERA
(touches com device)
Tallera to Captain.
BARAN'S COM VOICE
Yes?
TALLERA
I'm in the cargo hold. Galen's
made a positive Terikon match on
one of the artifacts.
BARAN'S COM VOICE
Is he sure?
TALLERA
He's sure.
13 INT. BARAN'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS
In contrast to the other quarters on the mercenary
ship, Baran's quarters border on the luxurious...
overstuffed furniture, gaudy sculpture -- very
decadent. Baran is lounging in a chair while Riker
sits on a couch... Baran holds a drink.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 11.
13 CONTINUED:
BARAN
(excited, to com)
Good. Bring it here immediately
and don't let anyone else get near
it.
TALLERA'S COM VOICE
Understood. Tallera out.
Baran takes a long, very satisfying drink from his
glass and settles back into his chair.
RIKER
I take it that's good news.
BARAN
Very. It means we've completed
half of what promises to be a very
profitable mission... and even
better than that it means, I'm
almost ready to get rid of your
friend Galen.
RIKER
Really?
BARAN
(nods)
We have only one more artifact to
find... and once Galen confirms
it's genuine, his usefulness on
this ship will come to a very
sudden end.
RIKER
I can't say I'm sorry to hear
that.
Baran studies Riker closely for a moment... he's not
quite sure what to make of him... he might have an ally
here, but Baran is wary and suspicious by his very
nature.
BARAN
I'm sure.
(beat)
Galen may be a loud-mouthed fool,
but sometimes he can be very
perceptive... his observations
about you for instance.
RIKER
Oh?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 12.
13 CONTINUED: (2)
BARAN
After what you did at Calder Two,
I doubt you have much of a future
in Starfleet.
RIKER
I've... pretty much come to the
same conclusion.
BARAN
Assuming for the moment that you
were no longer my prisoner... what
would you do now?
Riker thinks about this for a moment... then gives
Baran a very direct look.
RIKER
I guess I'd have to look for a new
career... there must be a place
where someone with fifteen years
of Starfleet technical knowledge
would be useful.
(beat)
Do you know of any place like
that?
Baran takes a drink... he's not going to rush into
anything.
BARAN
Possibly.
(beat)
But if there's one thing I've
learned on this ship, it's to be
cautious... and not to blindly
embrace what seems to be good
fortune. And at the moment, you
seem like a rather large stroke of
luck.
RIKER
I haven't exactly sworn my undying
allegiance to you, Baran. In
fact, I'd like to know a little
bit more about the job.
BARAN
Such as?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 12A.
13 CONTINUED: (3)
RIKER
Such as what you meant by a "very
profitable mission."
BARAN
(smiles)
I thought you Starfleet types
weren't interested in things like
profit.
RIKER
I'm not exactly... the "ideal"
Starfleet type.
BARAN
No, I guess you're not.
(beat)
All you need to know for now is
that your share could be more than
enough to insure a very long and
very wealthy life far away from
the Federation.
RIKER
Sounds promising.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT ONE 13.
13 CONTINUED: (4)
BARAN
It is. But if you want that
share, you'll have to earn it.
(beat)
And you can start by putting aside
your dislike for Galen and trying
to become his friend.
Riker reacts as if this is a particularly unpleasant
request.
RIKER
Why?
BARAN
Galen has allies among the crew...
they might cause a problem if I
kill him. I want you to get close
to him and find out who they are.
RIKER
Okay.
Riker stands to go, but Baran stops him.
BARAN
One more thing, Riker.
(beat)
When the time comes, I want you to
kill Galen.
A beat and then Riker nods... OFF his expression...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT TWO 14.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
14 INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE
Data is sitting at the aft science station as Worf and
Geordi look on. Giusti at Ops. The monitor screen
shows an OKUDAGRAM image of a sequence of numbers and
letters which have been arranged into some kind of
pattern.
DATA
I have completed the analysis of
the signal from the mercenary
ship. I believe these groupings
represent bearings and coordinates
taken from their navigational
system.
GEORDI
So you think this is their flight
plan...
DATA
Yes. If I am correct, the
mercenary vessel is heading toward
these coordinates in...
(works)
... the Hyralan Sector.
WORF
Their maximum speed is warp eight
point seven... it will take them
at least fourteen hours to reach
that position.
GEORDI
We could be there in five.
Data turns to Worf.
DATA
Make it so.
WORF
(annoyed)
Finally.
Data reacts to the tone of irritation in Worf's voice,
but says nothing as Worf tends to the business at hand.
WORF
(continuing, to Con
Officer)
Set course for the Hyralan Sector
and engage at warp nine.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT TWO 15.
14 CONTINUED:
Data moves quietly to Worf.
DATA
Lieutenant, may I see you in the
Ready Room?
WORF
Of course.
Data and Worf EXIT.
15 INT. READY ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Data and Worf ENTER. Once the doors close, Data turns
around and confronts Worf without preamble.
DATA
Lieutenant, I am dissatisfied with
your performance as acting first
officer.
WORF
(surprised)
May I... ask in what way?
DATA
You continually question my orders
in front of the crew. I do not
think this is appropriate
behavior.
WORF
Sir... with all due respect, I
have always felt free to voice my
opinions... even when they
differed from those of Captain
Picard or Commander Riker.
DATA
That is true. But in those
situations, you were acting as
head of security, not as First
Officer. The primary role of the
second in command is to carry out
the decisions of the Captain... in
this case, me.
WORF
But is it not my duty to offer
you... alternatives?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/06/93 - ACT TWO 16.
15 CONTINUED:
DATA
Yes. But once I have made a
decision, it is your job to carry
it out regardless of how you may
personally feel. Any further
objections should be given to me
in private, not in front of the
crew.
(beat)
I do not recall Commander Riker
ever publicly showing irritation
with his Captain as you did a
moment ago.
WORF
(abashed)
No, sir.
DATA
If you feel that you are not
capable of carrying out this role,
I can assign it to Commander La
Forge and return you to Tactical.
I would not enter it as a
reprimand on your record... simply
as a transfer.
WORF
I would... prefer to remain at my
current post.
DATA
Then I will expect you to conform
to the guidelines I have laid out.
WORF
Aye, sir.
Worf turns to go, then Data stops him.
DATA
Mister Worf... I am sorry if I
have ended our friendship.
Worf looks at him for a moment... suddenly feeling a
sense of remorse at his behavior.
WORF
Sir... it is I who has jeopardized
our friendship, not you. If you
will... overlook this incident, I
would like to continue to consider
myself your friend.
DATA
I would like that as well.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT TWO 17.
15 CONTINUED: (2)
WORF
Thank you, sir.
Worf EXITS.
CUT TO:
16 EXT. MERCENARY SHIP (OPTICAL)
The ship hangs in space.
17 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - BRIDGE
Baran and Riker are standing over Narik, who is working
at his engineering console. Vekor is working at a
console in the b.g.
BARAN
(with an edge)
Your time is almost up, Narik. I
need warp power.
NARIK
(working)
You can't rush this, Baran... if
the constrictor coil isn't
perfectly aligned, the entire antimatter
containment unit could
rupture... and that would be the
end of the engines, the ship, and
us.
BARAN
(brusque)
I don't have time for your
excuses. We have a schedule to
keep.
(to Riker)
Can you do this any faster?
Riker notes that Baran's hand has dropped to his
control device... a word from Riker and Narik is dead.
Narik realizes this as well and he gives Riker a
worried look. Riker looks over the console, seems to
consider this.
RIKER
I think Narik may be right this
time... a constrictor coil will
only align so fast. We'll have to
wait.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT TWO 18.
17 CONTINUED:
BARAN
How long?
Riker studies the console for a moment.
RIKER
I'd say another hour, maybe less.
Baran turns to Narik, a cold and unforgiving look on
his face.
BARAN
One hour.
Narik returns to work with a renewed spirit of vigor as
Baran and Riker move away from him. Baran moves
casually to Vekor.
BARAN
(to Vekor)
Where is Galen?
VEKOR
In his quarters.
Baran gives Riker a meaningful look as he speaks, but
keeps his ovice casual.
BARAN
Typical. Everyone else is working
and he's asleep. Someone should
go kick him out of bed.
Riker gives a slight nod... he understands what Baran
wants of him.
RIKER
I'll take care of it.
BARAN
Good.
Riker EXITS.
CUT TO:
18 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - PICARD'S QUARTERS
A small, cramped room with only the barest of
accommodations. Picard is looking over a PADD when the
door suddenly OPENS. Picard whirls instinctively and
whips out a phaser. Riker freezes in the open doorway
for a moment, then Picard motions him inside.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT TWO 19.
18 CONTINUED:
RIKER
(wry)
It's good to see you, too.
PICARD
I've had a few... unpleasant
surprises.
(puts the phaser away)
This isn't a good idea, Wil.
Baran may get suspicious.
RIKER
As a matter of fact, Baran's the
one who sent me here.
(off his look)
He told me to "wake you up," but
he really wants me to "pretend" to
get friendly with you and then
help you organize a mutiny... so
he can find your supporters among
the crew and eliminate them.
(beat)
So here I am... pretending to like
you after all.
Picard can't help but smile a little at the irony of it
all.
PICARD
Wheels within wheels... I'm
starting to forget which side I'm
on.
(beat)
All right... what have you found
out so far?
RIKER
When we get to the Hyralan Sector,
we're supposed to rendezvous with
a Klingon transport ship. I'm not
sure, but I think they might be
delivering another Romulan
artifact to us.
PICARD
(puzzled)
A second artifact... ?
(beat)
By the way, these artifacts aren't
Romulan... they're Vulcan.
RIKER
Vulcan?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT TWO 20.
18 CONTINUED: (2)
Picard hands the PADD he was studying to Riker.
PICARD
I've been looking over the glyphs
and pictograms I found on the
Calder Two artifact. There's not
enough data to translate the
inscription, but the alphabet and
symbology are more consistent with
early Vulcan artifacts than
Romulan.
RIKER
Do these artifacts have some kind
of religious or cultural
significance... something that
would make them valuable enough to
kill for?
PICARD
I don't know.
(frustrated)
If I could just get access to the
Enterprise computer for even a few
moments...
Picard takes a few steps in the cramped room, trying to
think. A long beat, then he starts to think in a
different direction.
PICARD
What will Baran do once we obtain
the second artifact?
RIKER
You're supposed to confirm it's
authentic...
(beat)
... and then I'm supposed to kill
you and take your place.
They exchange a look.
PICARD
(dry)
You always seem to be after my
job.
Riker smiles at the joke, then Picard gets serious
again. He touches the device on the side of his neck.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT TWO 21.
18 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
Once Baran decides I've outlived
my usefulness... he can simply
kill me with the neural servo.
(beat)
I think... we'd better start
planning a mutiny.
Off Picard's expression...
CUT TO:
19 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - CARGO HOLD
Picard is talking to Narik, who has taken one of the
panels off the wall and is working on some complex
circuitry within using a device. Mid-conversation.
PICARD
We need a new captain... so I've
come to one inescapable
conclusion...
NARIK
I agree.
(beat)
But I don't think that's you.
PICARD
Oh?
Narik closes up the panel and stands up to face Picard.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/06/93 - ACT TWO 22.
19 CONTINUED:
NARIK
I don't trust you, Galen... and I
don't think the rest of the crew
does either. They're not going to
follow you.
PICARD
And who do you think they'll
follow... you?
NARIK
No. But they will follow
Tallera... and so will I.
Narik brushes past him and EXITS. Picard waits for a
beat, frustrated that his first effort was so clearly
shot down... then he heads for the door. But before he
reaches it, the door OPENS and Tallera ENTERS and she
blocks his way. The door CLOSES behind her. She looks
at him coolly.
TALLERA
Who are you?
PICARD
What?
TALLERA
You're no smuggler... and I don't
think your name's Galen.
He tries to brush past her, but Tallera raises a phaser
and points it directly at him.
TALLERA
You will tell me who you really
are and what you are doing on this
ship... or I will kill you right
here.
Off Picard's expression...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/09/93 - ACT THREE 23.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
20 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - CARGO HOLD - CONTINUOUS
As before.
PICARD
I don't know what you're talking
about.
TALLERA
I will not play games with you.
I found the message you sent to
the Enterprise. When Riker used
his command codes to drop their
shields, you sent a transmission
to them on the same carrier wave.
(beat)
You're a Starfleet officer.
As Picard starts to protest --
TALLERA
Do not bother to deny it. It is
the only... logical conclusion.
She holds his gaze for another beat, then lowers the
phaser and holsters it.
TALLERA
(continuing)
My name is actually T'Paal... I am
a member of the V'Shar.
PICARD
(shocked)
Vulcan Security?
TALLERA
That is correct. I infiltrated
this ship a year ago posing as a
Romulan mercenary. I am here to
investigate a possible threat to
Vulcan.
PICARD
What sort of threat?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 24.
20 CONTINUED:
TALLERA
First things first, Galen. Who
are you?
Picard thinks for a moment, then decides to take the
plunge.
PICARD
(continuing)
I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
Enterprise.
Tallera nods... this confirms her thinking.
TALLERA
Very well. To answer your
question, for several years, there
has been a small, but growing
movement of extreme isolationists
on Vulcan... a group that believes
contact with alien races has
"polluted" our culture... and is
destroying Vulcan purity.
(beat)
This group advocates the total
isolation of Vulcan from the rest
of the galaxy and the eradication
of all alien influences from our
planet.
PICARD
It sounds like a very... illogical
philosophy.
TALLERA
Agreed. But extremists often have
a logic all their own.
PICARD
What are these artifacts we're
collecting? I know they're Vulcan
in origin...
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/16/93 - ACT THREE 25.
20 CONTINUED: (2)
Tallera looks away and her voice drops a little... this
is a disturbing subject for her and it's not easy to
talk about... there is even an element of shame in it.
TALLERA
I am sure you are familiar with
the ancient history of my
people... before we found
logic... before we found peace.
PICARD
You were much like my people once
were... a warlike, savage race...
TALLERA
There was even a time when we used
our telepathic abilities as a
weapon... a time when we learned
to kill with a thought.
That triggers something in Picard's memory.
PICARD
The Stone of Gol... ?
Tallera looks at him, mildly surprised.
TALLERA
You know of it?
PICARD
I know the story from Vulcan
mythology. According to the
legend whoever possessed the stone
needed only to think of throwing
it at someone... and that person
would be killed.
TALLERA
The Stone of Gol is real, but
there is nothing magical or
supernatural about it.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 26.
20 CONTINUED: (3)
TALLERA (Cont'd)
(beat)
It is a psionic resonator... a
device which focuses and amplifies
telepathic energy. It is one of
the most devastating weapons ever
conceived.
PICARD
As I recall the legend, the Stone
of Gol was destroyed by the gods
when the Vulcan people found the
way to peace...
TALLERA
The resonator was believed to have
been destroyed during the Time of
the Awakening. Only one piece was
known to have survived and it was
placed in a Vulcan museum under
heavy guard.
(beat)
Six months ago, that piece was
stolen from the museum. Soon
after, mercenary ships began
raiding archaeological sites
across the quadrant. We believe
that a member of the isolationist
movement is trying to reassemble
the resonator.
Picard is disturbed by the implications.
PICARD
A telepathic weapon...
TALLERA
A Vulcan trained in the mental
disciplines would be a formidable
assassin. The entire Vulcan
council could be killed with a
single thought, and there would be
no defense.
(beat)
My orders are to find that would-be
assassin and stop him.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 26A.
20 CONTINUED: (4)
PICARD
Since Baran will presumably need
to deliver the artifacts to this
assassin in order to get paid, it
would seem that the best course of
action is to continue with our
little masquerade for now.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT THREE 27.
20 CONTINUED: (5)
TALLERA
Agreed. But Captain... I cannot
allow the resonator to be
assembled. If necessary, I will
destroy this ship, its crew... all
of us... to prevent that from
happening.
Picard nods grimly in understanding.
CUT TO:
21 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship drops out of warp.
DATA (V.O.)
Acting Captain's Log: Stardate
47160.1. The Enterprise is
entering the Hyralan Sector which
I believe to be the next
destination of the mercenary ship.
22 INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE
Data, Troi, and Worf in Command, Giusti at Ops, an N.D.
Crewmember at Tactical.
GIUSTI
We've arrived at the coordinates,
sir.
DATA
All stop. Full sensor sweep.
Giusti works for a moment.
GIUSTI
I'm picking up a small vessel
bearing one two seven mark three
three five.
DATA
Is it the mercenary ship?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 28.
22 CONTINUED:
GIUSTI
No, sir... it's a Klingon ship.
Worf works the console on his chair-arm.
WORF
It is a Toron-class
shuttlecraft... one passenger.
TROI
We're awfully far from the Klingon
Empire... it can't be a
coincidence the shuttle's at these
coordinates.
DATA
Agreed.
(to Giusti)
Open a channel.
23 INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
The screen comes on and shows KORAL -- a large Klingon
with a brooding look and ill-disposition.
DATA
(continuing)
I am Lieutenant Commander Data of
the Federation Starship
Enterprise.
Koral barely reacts... after a beat he gives a grunt
that might be a word.
KORAL
Koral.
Data and Troi exchange a glance.
DATA
I take it that is your name?
Silence.
DATA
May I inquire as to your
destination?
KORAL
No.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 29.
23 CONTINUED:
DATA
May I ask the purpose of your
journey?
KORAL
No.
Beat.
DATA
Perhaps I have not made our
intentions clear... we are
investigating a --
Koral shuts OFF the transmission and the screen returns
to a view of space.
DATA
(continuing)
He seems... most uncooperative.
TROI
He may have been curt, but he was
also very worried... even a little
scared.
WORF
Sir... I recommend that we bring
the shuttle aboard with our
tractor beam, search it, and
interrogate Koral.
DATA
According to the terms of the
Klingon/Federation Treaty, Koral
has every right to free transit
through Federation space. We
cannot board or search his vessel
without cause.
Worf looks as if he might object, but then he quickly
suppresses that instinct... he's trying hard to live up
to his new role as the loyal first officer.
WORF
Yes, sir.
(thinks)
However... the Treaty also gives
us the right to conduct... health
and safety inspections of any ship
in our space.
TROI
Health and safety inspections... ?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 30.
23 CONTINUED: (2)
DATA
(thinks)
Article forty-seven, paragraph
three, subsection B: "Starfleet
will have the right to insure all
Klingon vessels comply with safety
and navigational regulations as
specified by mutual agreement."
(beat)
But I am not sure that using this
clause as an excuse to conduct a
search would be consistent with
the spirit of the Treaty.
Worf looks disappointed, but again keeps his opinion to
himself.
WORF
Yes, sir.
Beat.
DATA
However, if Koral wishes to
contest our actions he can file a
protest with the Judge Advocate
General's office.
(to Worf)
Bring the shuttle aboard and then
you and Doctor Crusher may begin
the inspection.
Worf smiles and heads toward the Turbolift.
WORF
Aye, sir.
Off Data's neutral expression...
CUT TO:
24 INT. SHUTTLEBAY
A short time later. The KLINGON SHUTTLE has now been
brought into the bay. Worf and BEVERLY approach the
shuttle door and wait. The door to the shuttle OPENS
and Koral begins to step out...
24A ON BEVERLY
as she looks up... and up... and up...
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 30A.
24B RESUME SCENE
Revealing Koral as he stands before Beverly -- he may
be the tallest Klingon we've ever seen. He stands
there towering above Beverly like some kind of
displeased skyscraper. She is a little taken aback,
but then steadies herself.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 31.
24B CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
Hello.
(beat)
I'm Doctor Crusher, and this is
Lieutenant Worf.
Silence.
BEVERLY
(continuing)
We're here to conduct the health
and safety inspection of your
ship.
KORAL
(with contempt)
Health and safety inspection...
BEVERLY
That's right. You know...
radiation leaks... biochemical
contamination... other health
hazards...
A long beat as Koral glares at her... Worf begins to
wonder if he'll have to use force on this guy... then
Koral finally steps aside. Beverly takes out her
tricorder with some relief and starts to scan the ship
as Koral and Worf eye each other warily.
BEVERLY
(continuing)
Well... no radiation so far... I'm
sure you're glad to hear that...
Koral gives her another glare.
BEVERLY
Right.
As she begins to go inside the shuttle...
CUT TO:
25 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - BRIDGE
Baran is standing in command when Vekor suddenly sees
something on her console. Picard is at the weapons
console and Riker is in the b.g.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 31A.
25 CONTINUED:
VEKOR
There's an incoming message...
it's from the Klingon shuttle.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 32.
25 CONTINUED: (2)
That gets Baran's attention and he moves to stand near
Vekor's console. Riker and Picard exchange glances in
the b.g.
VEKOR
It was sent approximately fifteen
minutes ago.
(beat, off console)
He's at the rendezvous
coordinates... but he's been
detained by the Enterprise.
(beat)
That's all there is... he stopped
transmitting.
Baran takes a couple of steps away and tries to
think... he's very disturbed by this new development.
BARAN
The Enterprise...
Picard throws Riker a suspicious look.
PICARD
How could they have found out
about the rendezvous, Commander?
RIKER
How could I have known the
rendezvous coordinates? If anyone
sent them a message it must've
been one of you.
PICARD
Or maybe you're a clever liar.
BARAN
Quiet.
(beat)
All that matters now is that the
Enterprise has the second artifact
in their possession.
PICARD
How can you be sure Koral had the
piece when he was captured?
BARAN
The Klingon? He reported a
positive Terikon match two weeks
ago.
(beat)
We have no choice... we'll have to
board the Enterprise and take the
artifact.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 33.
25 CONTINUED: (3)
There is general disbelief around the Bridge at this
statement.
PICARD
You have a very bad sense of
humor, Baran.
BARAN
(ignoring him)
They're not expecting an attack,
so they won't have their shields
up... we'll stay just outside
visual range -- they can't pick us
up on their long range sensors...
and then we'll transport a raiding
party aboard.
PICARD
Do you have any idea how many
security officers they have on a
ship like that?
BARAN
No, I don't...
(looks at Riker)
... but he does.
Riker thinks about this for a moment... then realizes
that the best way to keep anyone from getting hurt on
a raid like this is for him to lead it.
RIKER
I can get you aboard... and I can
find that artifact.
PICARD
(sarcastic)
Oh, how convenient... we'll just
beam you aboard your old ship and
then hope that you won't change
your mind and decide to betray us?
RIKER
I've already saved your life
twice, Galen. I'd think you'd
start to show a little gratitude
by now.
BARAN
Galen, if you're so worried about
Riker, then you can go along on
the raid to watch him.
PICARD
Agreed.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/06/93 - ACT THREE 34.
25 CONTINUED: (4)
BARAN
(to Picard)
Draw weapons and equipment for a
raiding party of five.
Picard nods and then EXITS. Baran motions for Riker to
come close for a private chat.
BARAN
In case you are thinking of
betraying us to your friends on
the Enterprise...
(points at device)
... you might remember that I can
still kill you at the first sign
of trouble.
RIKER
I haven't forgotten.
Baran eyes him briefly, seems to come to a decision.
BARAN
I have an additional task for
you... one that will prove your
loyalty.
(beat)
This raid is an opportunity to get
rid of Galen. Once you've found
the artifact... kill him.
Baran moves away. Off Riker's expression...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 35.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
26 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship hangs in space.
27 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
Data and Troi are trying to get Koral engaged in
conversation, but aren't having much luck. Data is
pouring them drinks from a pitcher of liquid.
TROI
I'm sure the health and safety
inspection won't last much longer.
In the meantime, I'm glad we have
this opportunity to get to know
you. May I ask what business
you're in?
Silence. Troi tries again.
TROI
(continuing)
I hope we're not causing you too
much inconvenience... were you on
a tight schedule?
Nothing. Troi looks to Data for help.
DATA
(re: drinks)
Lieutenant Worf has programmed our
replicators to make a very good
approximation of Klingon
bloodwine. I think you will find
it to your liking.
Koral takes the mug, looks at it for moment, then
deliberately pours it out onto the deck. Troi and Data
exchange looks... they're not going to get much out of
this guy.
CUT TO:
28 INT. SHUTTLEBAY (OPTICAL)
Beverly and Worf are standing outside the Klingon
shuttle. Beverly closes her tricorder in frustration.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 36.
28 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
Well, that's my third scan and I
still can't find anything out of
the ordinary.
WORF
He must be hiding something. We
should download his computer
memory and analyze it.
BEVERLY
I'd have a tough time defending
that as part of a safety
inspection.
WORF
We could claim that the computer
was generating abnormal radiation
signatures...
BEVERLY
Worf, we're on pretty shaky ground
as it is... we can't just start --
Suddenly Picard, Riker, Narik, and TWO N.D. Mercenaries
MATERIALIZE in the shuttlebay. They all have phasers
out and Riker quickly FIRES at a N.D. Enterprise
Crewmember in the bay. The Crewmember falls to the
ground, stunned. Worf automatically reaches for his
phaser, but Picard levels his weapon at a shocked Worf.
PICARD
Don't.
Riker points at one of the Mercenaries.
RIKER
Watch that door.
The Mercenary moves to stand near the door to the
Corridor. Picard, Narik, and Riker move to the Klingon
shuttle, keeping their weapons trained on Worf and
Beverly, who don't quite know how to react to this
sudden invasion by their supposedly dead captain and
former first officer.
WORF
What is going on?
NARIK
Keep your mouth shut, Klingon.
Picard pulls out a tricorder and quickly scans the
shuttle.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 37.
28 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
(to Beverly)
Surprised to see me, Doctor?
BEVERLY
You could say that.
RIKER
I decided to make a career
change...
PICARD
(closes tricorder)
It's not in here.
(to Worf)
Where's the artifact?
WORF
I... don't know what you're
talking about.
Riker reaches out and pushes the phaser away.
RIKER
(to Picard)
Use your brain. They wouldn't be
down here searching the shuttle if
they'd already found it. Koral
must have it with him.
(to Beverly)
Where's the Klingon pilot?
Beverly gives him a long look... Riker nods his head
ever so slightly and then she answers.
BEVERLY
He's in the Observation Lounge
with Data and Troi.
NARIK
(to Riker)
How far is that?
RIKER
It's twelve decks away.
WORF
Security will not allow you to get
that far.
Riker looks over at a large Enterprise shuttle in the
bay.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 38.
28 CONTINUED: (3)
RIKER
They won't get the chance. We can
use the transporter in that
shuttle and beam directly to the
Observation Lounge.
Riker points his phaser at Beverly and Worf.
RIKER
(to Beverly and Worf)
Sorry about this...
He FIRES his phaser at them both, and they both fall to
the ground, stunned. Riker heads for the Enterprise
shuttle.
CUT TO:
29 INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)
Data, Troi, and Koral as seen before.
DATA
Koral, if you could tell us
something about the nature of your
mission --
Riker, Picard, Narik and the N.D. Mercenaries suddenly
MATERIALIZE in the room. Data leaps up, but the
Mercenaries have the drop on them all and there's
nothing he can do.
KORAL
(outraged)
What is this?
RIKER
Quiet.
(to Picard)
Does he have it?
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 39.
29 CONTINUED:
Picard quickly scans Koral with his tricorder... then
reaches into a pocket on Koral's uniform and pulls out
a small ARTIFACT which is similar in shape and design
to the artifact identified by Picard in the Mercenary
cargo hold.
PICARD
This is it.
NARIK
(to Picard)
Are you sure, Galen?
PICARD
Yes, I recognize the inscription
pattern from the first artifact.
Data and Troi have been quietly watching all this,
trying to figure out just what to do. Data finally
decides that the obvious thing to say is probably the
correct one.
DATA
Commander Riker, by taking this
action you risk charges of
assault, theft, piracy, and
treason.
RIKER
Really? Then I guess adding one
more charge wouldn't hurt.
With that, Riker turns and points his phaser at Picard,
but Picard is faster and he jumps out of the way as
Riker FIRES. The shot MISSES and Picard rolls out of
the way and FIRES at Riker, catching him in the chest.
Riker goes down. Everyone is shocked as Picard picks
himself off the deck. Troi quickly moves to Riker and
checks his pulse.
PICARD
Is he dead?
Troi looks at him for a beat, and then gives him the
answer she hopes he wants to hear.
TROI
Yes.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 40.
29 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Good.
(to Narik)
Activate the transporter.
(to Data)
Good-bye.
DATA
Good-bye.
The Mercenaries all DEMATERIALIZE.
DATA
(to com)
Security alert. Emergency medical
team to the Observation Lounge.
Data to Bridge, raise shields and
begin sensor sweeps for the
mercenary ship.
GIUSTI'S COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
Data bends down to examine Riker.
TROI
(to Data)
He's all right. He's just
stunned.
DATA
I must admit I am experiencing the
same sensation.
Riker begins to come to on the deck. He looks up at
them and tries to blink away the cobwebs.
RIKER
This is going to take some time to
explain...
CUT TO:
30 INT. MERCENARY - BRIDGE
Baran in command, Tallera, and Vekor at their stations.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 41.
30 CONTINUED:
BARAN
(to Con)
Set course three one zero mark two
one five, warp six.
Picard, Narik, and the other N.D. Mercenaries ENTER the
Bridge. Picard strides right up to Baran, his face set
in anger, but Baran regards him coolly.
BARAN
Where is it?
Picard pulls out the artifact and tosses it to Baran.
PICARD
Oh, I do have something else for
you...
Baran looks up and then Picard suddenly PUNCHES Baran
right in the mouth, knocking him back off his feet.
Everything on the Bridge comes to a stop as people turn
to watch this turn of events. Picard faces the Bridge
crew, his tone and bearing flushed with anger.
PICARD
Tell them what happened, Narik.
NARIK
Riker turned on us... he tried to
kill Galen before we beamed back.
PICARD
He might have killed all of us.
And I believe he was acting on the
direct orders of Baran.
(looks at Baran)
You betrayed us.
Baran gets back on his feet, rage flickering behind his
eyes... but he warily glances around at the faces of
his crew, trying to read their expressions -- who will
they support? Picard rushes on, not giving Baran a
chance to rebut him.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 42.
30 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(continuing)
I say this has gone on long
enough. It's time for a new
commander... someone who will
lead us to the profits we've been
promised.
BARAN
And who would that be? You,
Galen?
(to all)
He's plotted this all along...
opposed me at every turn...
endangered all of us with his
stubborn refusal to follow orders.
PICARD
A refusal to follow your orders...
the orders of a small man trying
to fill a role too big for him.
BARAN
I have kept this crew alive... I
am about to bring us more profits
than any of --
PICARD
(to all)
More promises of riches. More
excuses for Baran to fill his own
coffers while the rest of us go
begging. I say it's time for a
change. Who's with me?
A tense moment... then Tallera, Narik and two N.D.s
move to stand with Picard. Vekor hesitates, then goes
to Picard, along with one more N.D. Baran is alone...
he can see the writing on the wall and he feels
cornered.
PICARD
(quiet)
It's over, Baran.
BARAN
Not quite.
He pulls out the control device... everyone glances at
it with a sense of apprehension. The device is Baran's
trump card and they know it.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FOUR 43.
30 CONTINUED: (3)
BARAN
(continuing)
As long as I have this, I'm still
in command.
PICARD
You can't kill us all... you need
us to run the ship more than we
need you to command it.
BARAN
I don't need to kill you all...
just you, Galen. Somehow I think
that watching you writhe in your
death throes may change a few
minds... and a few is all I need.
He lifts the device, sets it to kill and prepares to
press the button...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 44.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
31 INT. MERCENARY BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Continuous from Act Four. Baran presses the button on
the control device and then suddenly Baran grabs his
own neck in pain and drops to the floor, dead -- a
stunned look on his face. Everyone is shocked except
Picard, who moves to Baran's body and takes the control
device out of his limp hand. Tallera moves to him.
TALLERA
What happened?
Picard's expression is grim... he regrets this, but
felt he had no choice.
PICARD
I switched our transponder codes.
It seemed like a prudent, if
regrettable step.
TALLERA
Baran was nothing. We have a
mission to complete...
(with meaning)
... and the crew needs a leader.
Picard turns away from Baran and faces the Bridge crew
who are all looking to him. He looks down at the
control device in his hand... then deliberately sets it
on the deck, pulls his weapon and DESTROYS it with a
phaser blast.
PICARD
There'll be no more "punishment"
on this ship. Do your duties and
I'll see to it that we complete
our mission... and get our
payment.
A long beat as the crew looks at him... they glance at
each other... then finally return to their places on
the Bridge. Tallera picks up the artifact from where
Baran dropped it.
TALLERA
(to Narik, re: Baran's
body)
Remove that.
Narik begins dragging Baran's body off the Bridge.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 45.
31 CONTINUED:
VEKOR
(to Picard)
Orders?
PICARD
Maintain course and speed for now.
I'm going to find out where and
when we're supposed to deliver our
cargo.
VEKOR
Aye... Captain.
It's been a while since anyone called Picard that and
he can't help but smile a little at the irony... then
he and Tallera EXIT.
CUT TO:
32 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
(FOMERLY SCENE 33)
at impulse.
33 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
(FORMERLY SCENE 34)
Riker working on a PADD.
WORF'S COM VOICE
Worf to Commander Riker. Minister
Satok of Vulcan Security is
standing by on a secure channel.
RIKER
Put it through in here.
The desktop MONITOR is activated, and we see the image
of SATOK -- a middle-aged Vulcan male, appear on the
screen.
SATOK
Greetings, Commander. How may I
be of service?
RIKER
Minister, I wanted to let you know
that the mercenary ship which has
been raiding planets in the Taugan
sector is probably on its way to
Vulcan right now.
SATOK
I do not understand.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 46.
33 CONTINUED:
RIKER
I'm sorry. It's been a difficult
couple of days.
(beat)
I know that one of your operatives
has been investigating the
assembly of the psionic resonator
on a mercenary ship for several
months. I didn't want someone to
make a mistake and start firing at
them when they approach your
planet.
A long beat as Satok thinks. He looks at Riker with a
puzzled expression.
SATOK
Commander, I believe there is a
problem.
(beat)
We have no operative aboard a
mercenary ship.
Riker looks blankly at the screen for a moment... then
he starts to realize. OFF Riker's shocked reaction...
CUT TO:
34 INT. BARAN'S QUARTERS
Picard and Tallera are at the computer console which
has a great deal of text information on the screen.
The two pieces of the resonator are sitting on a nearby
table.
PICARD
(off monitor)
According to Baran's logs, the two
artifacts are supposed to be
delivered... to the T'Karath
Sanctuary on Vulcan.
TALLERA
I know that place. It was an
underground stronghold for one of
the factions during the last civil
war. It's been abandoned for
centuries.
Picard hits his combadge.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FIVE 47.
34 CONTINUED:
PICARD
(to com)
Galen to Bridge. Alter course for
Vulcan.
VEKOR'S COM VOICE
Understood.
Picard sits back and his gaze is drawn to the two
pieces of the resonator on the table. His curiosity is
piqued and he carefully examines them...
PICARD
(to Tallera)
Perhaps you can help me with
something... I've been able to
translate most of the writing on
these pieces...
34A INSERT - ON RESONATOR PIECES
Picard picks up the two pieces together and runs his
fingers over the intricate inscriptions.
PICARD'S VOICE
For the most part, they're just
warnings of death and destruction
for those who oppose the
resonator...
34B RESUME SCENE
As before. Picard turns the large piece over and shows
Tallera the bottom of the base piece.
PICARD
But this hieroglyph on the
anterior has me a bit puzzled.
34C INSERT - ON BASE PIECE
The bottom of the base has TWO large SYMBOLS -- one an
intricate series of circles and lines, the other a more
abstract drawing of heroic Vulcan figure. There is a
large NOTCH missing from the base at the point where
the third piece is supposed to fit into it. PART of a
jagged LINE borders the area of the missing piece --
it's incomplete, suggesting yet another symbol on the
other piece.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 48.
34C CONTINUED:
PICARD'S VOICE
This is clearly the Vulcan god of
war... and this is the god of
death...
34D RESUME SCENE
Picard indicates the point where the missing piece
would fit.
PICARD
But if you look closely you can
see that there is a third symbol
missing -- which should be on the
final piece. The odd thing is
that typically, the gods of war
and death would stand alone on an
artifact... they would never be
combined with a third glyph.
Tallera looks it over for a moment.
TALLERA
Fascinating. But I am not an
archaeological expert.
PICARD
Hmmmm. I'm anxious to see the
final artifact... it may provide
a new insight into Vulcan
mythology.
Picard continues to look at the pieces. Tallera brings
them back to the business at hand.
TALLERA
When we arrive at Vulcan, I will
take these pieces to a secure
holding area before going to the
Sanctuary. I prefer to go
alone... it will arouse less
suspicion among the isolationists.
PICARD
(nods agreement)
We shouldn't have any problems
entering orbit.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 48A.
34D CONTINUED:
PICARD (Cont'd)
I told Commander Riker to contact
the Vulcan authorities from the
Enterprise and warn them of our
approach.
Tallera is caught off-guard by this and her face
momentarily registers surprise.
PICARD
(off her reaction)
I didn't want to risk a
misunderstanding... someone might
have mistaken this for an actual
raid...
Picard trails off... he saw the quick look of shock on
Tallera's face... he's beginning to feel that something
is definitely not right here.
TALLERA
(covering)
It was a wise precaution.
A beat. Picard's suspicions have been raised by this
quick look of surprise... he begins to probe around a
bit, watching her reactions carefully.
PICARD
Perhaps I should contact the
Enterprise... have them meet us
at Vulcan in case these
isolationists try to escape.
TALLERA
Your offer is appreciated... but
our security forces are more than
adequate.
PICARD
I see.
(beat)
Are you sure it's wise for you to
go to the Sanctuary alone? After
all, they're expecting Baran to
show up, not you. If I
accompanied you, it may seem more
plausible that --
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FIVE 48B.
34D CONTINUED: (2)
TALLERA
Captain, I understand your human
emotional need to be there at the
final moment... but this is a
Vulcan matter.
Tallera has given him perfectly valid answers to all
his questions... he smiles in agreement, but there is
still something bothering him at the back of his mind.
PICARD
Of course.
TALLERA
Thank you.
She picks up the two pieces of the resonator and EXITS.
Picard looks after her for a moment... then follows.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/11/93 - ACT FIVE 49.
35 EXT. SPACE - MERCENARY SHIP AND VULCAN (OPTICAL)
The Mercenary ship enters orbit around the planet
Vulcan.
36 INT. MERCENARY SHIP - BRIDGE
Picard in command, Tallera, Vekor, and Narik at their
stations.
VEKOR
We have entered orbit of Vulcan.
Tallera takes the two pieces of the resonator and moves
toward the transporter pad. But Picard stops her.
PICARD
Tallera... I've decided on a
change of plan. Leave one
artifact here for now. Take the
other... and once we have our
payment in hand, we'll complete
the delivery.
Tallera looks at him, trying to gauge what he's up to.
This is a delicate game being played out in full view
of the mercenary crew.
TALLERA
That was not the agreement.
PICARD
I realize that. But it would be
safer for all concerned if we kept
one piece here.
TALLERA
They will not pay us until they
get both pieces.
PICARD
They've waited a long time for
this. They won't take any risks
at this stage. Take the piece and
beam down.
Tallera holds his gaze for a moment. After a beat, she
decides on a bolder move. She moves to him,
confronting Picard directly. Again her words are meant
for the benefit of the crew, who are watching them both
closely.
TALLERA
That is all I was waiting for.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 50.
36 CONTINUED:
She turns and faces the rest of the crew.
TALLERA
(to Vekor)
Go to the navigational computer
and check file one-three-seven-slash-omega.
You'll find a
message secretly transmitted to
the Enterprise, containing our
entire flight plan.
There are shocked reactions around the Bridge. Vekor
goes to the navigational console and works for a
moment. Picard knows she has him dead to rights and he
can't deny it.
VEKOR
(shocked, off monitor)
She's right.
TALLERA
That message was sent by Galen...
he's a Starfleet officer.
The crew reacts with dismay. Narik grabs a phaser and
points it at Picard.
NARIK
(to Tallera)
Why didn't you tell us before?
TALLERA
I wasn't sure until he tried to
stop me from taking the artifacts
to the surface. Then I knew he
was intentionally obstructing our
plans to keep us from being paid.
Picard's mind races... looking for a counter move.
PICARD
Tallera's right, I am a Starfleet
officer... but what she's not
telling you is that those
artifacts in her hand are part of
an incredibly powerful weapon.
There's no reward waiting for you
down on the surface. Tallera will
take the artifacts and leave you
here, to be captured by Starfleet.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 50A.
36 CONTINUED: (2)
Everyone looks at Tallera, who has to think fast. She
looks at them.
TALLERA
I've served on this ship for
almost a year now... fought by
your sides... protected you from
Baran when I could... and now I've
exposed a spy in our midst.
(beat)
I think I've proven my loyalty.
PICARD
(to others)
You know Tallera... you know she's
a woman of great patience. She's
bided her time and waited for this
moment. All she cares about is
assembling that weapon. If she
leaves this ship you'll never see
her again.
There's a beat as they consider this.
VEKOR
(to Tallera)
I don't care what it is you want,
Tallera. I don't care if that's
a weapon for your private use or
if you're really just making a
delivery as planned. All I care
about is my money.
(beat)
So I propose a compromise. Narik
and I will go with you to the
surface to guarantee we receive
payment. After that, you can go
wherever you want.
TALLERA
Agreed.
(re: Picard)
Bring him as well. We can use him
as a hostage if Starfleet
arrives... if not we'll kill him
on the surface.
Picard has little choice in the matter as Narik nods
and roughly shoves him toward the pad.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FIVE 51.
37 INT. VULCAN CAVERN (OPTICAL)
This used to be a hideaway for Vulcan soldiers over two
thousand years ago -- think of the catacombs where
Christians used to hide from the Romans. The cavern
itself is dark and gloomy, and there are remnants of
decaying Vulcan artifacts lying around... some cracked
and peeling glyphs on the walls... a very old and dusty
place. A crude stone altar dominates the room. In
front of the altar is a modern storage CONTAINER.
Tallera, Vekor, Narik, and Picard MATERIALIZE next to
the altar and look around. Tallera indicates the
storage container.
TALLERA
There. Your reward as promised.
Vekor heads for the storage container while Narik
guards Picard. Tallera moves to the altar and picks up
the third piece of the resonator and begins to link it
to the other two.
37A ON PICARD
as he reacts to something with puzzlement...
37B POV PICARD - CLOSE ON THIRD PIECE
The underside of the third piece has a unique Vulcan
symbol on it. As Tallera assembles the resonator, this
symbol falls neatly into place with the other two
symbols we have seen earlier.
37C RESUME SCENE
as Vekor OPENS the storage container and examines the
bars of gold-pressed latinum within.
NARIK
Is it all there?
VEKOR
No. This is less than half of
what we were promised.
(to Tallera)
Where is the rest of it?
Tallera never takes her eyes off the resonator -- it's
fully assembled now.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FIVE 51A.
37C CONTINUED:
TALLERA
That is all I could manage. I
suggest you take it and leave.
Narik stands and points his phaser directly at Tallera.
NARIK
I did not come this far to be
cheated. I want it all. Now.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FIVE 52.
37C CONTINUED: (2)
Tallera turns to him and a DISSONANT CHORD can be heard
in the room... it quickly increases in volume and there
is a sense of growing power in the room.
TALLERA
Very well. You will get what you
deserve.
38 ON NARIK (OPTICAL)
As a DISTORTION suddenly appears in the air in front of
him... he gives it a puzzled look for a moment, and
then a LOUD CRACKLE of energy BLOWS him backwards
across the cavern as if by an unseen hand... he falls
to the floor, dead.
39 VEKOR (OPTICAL)
Reacts to Narik's death and points her phaser at
Tallera, but she's too late -- the DISTORTION appears
in front of her and then Vekor is also killed.
40 WIDER
As Picard faces Tallera alone in the silent cavern.
His eyes automatically drop to one of the phasers lying
nearby on the ground -- but it will do him little good
in these circumstances.
TALLERA
Go ahead, Captain. Pick up the
phaser. See what good it will do.
PICARD
You can't win, Tallera. Starfleet
won't stand by while you tear
apart one of the founding worlds
of the Federation.
TALLERA
How little you understand what you
are facing, Captain.
She takes a few steps toward him... a cat toying with
her prey.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 53.
40 CONTINUED:
TALLERA
(continuing)
You are used to fighting enemies
like yourself... people on ships
with energy weapons, defense
shields, warp drives... but this
is unlike anything you have ever
faced. This is the power of the
mind.
(beat)
Pick up the phaser, Captain.
A tense beat... then suddenly:
41 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
As Riker, Worf, and TWO N.D. SECURITY GUARDS
MATERIALIZE in the cavern. Tallera whirls around to
deal with this new threat, but Picard makes a sudden
realization and shouts to his officers...
PICARD
Drop your weapons! Do it!
Riker and the others respond instinctively to Picard's
command and they drop their weapons.
PICARD
(continuing)
Make no aggressive movements. The
resonator amplifys violent
thoughts and emotions.
The officers do as they're told. Tallera concentrates
on them and the DISSONANT CHORD is heard building in
the room.
PICARD
(to Tallera)
That's why you wanted me to take
the phaser -- and why you were
able to kill Narik and Vekor. It
wasn't until I saw the image on
the last artifact... that I
realized what the message on the
resonator was.
(beat)
The third image is the Vulcan
symbol for peace... that symbol is
positioned between the symbols for
war and death.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 53A.
41 CONTINUED:
PICARD (Cont'd)
It's a warning... that the
resonator's power can be overcome
by peace.
TALLERA
You're about to see how wrong you
are.
The DISSONANT CHORD grows in volume.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/11/93 - ACT FIVE 54.
41 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
(to officers)
Clear your minds of all aggressive
thoughts...
Tallera concentrates... clearly this is a great effort
for her.
42 ON RIKER (OPTICAL)
As the DISTORTION forms in front of him. He steels
himself... tries to ignore it... closes his eyes...
and then the distortion PASSES DIRECTLY THROUGH HIM
without harm.
43 TALLERA
Reacts... the effort tired her.
TALLERA
(shocked)
No...
PICARD
Think, Tallera -- two thousand
years ago, your people were being
consumed by war... then they found
the way of peace and logic.
During the same period, the
resonator was dismantled... don't
you see the connection?
(beat)
When peace came to Vulcan, the
resonator became useless. That is
why it was dismantled.
Tallera summons her strength and tries one more time.
44 WORF (OPTICAL)
keeps himself calm... as a DISTORTION forms and passes
THROUGH HIM.
45 NEW ANGLE
Tallera sags to one knee... sweat pouring down her
forehead... the effort is exhausting her.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FIVE 54A.
45 CONTINUED:
PICARD
(quiet)
You were right... the resonator
cannot be stopped with phasers or
shields. But like every other
form of violence... it can be
stopped with peace.
Tallera glares up at him... makes one final effort...
but the DISSONANT CHORD only briefly grows in volume...
then fades away completely. Tallera drops the
resonator to the ground.
Picard quietly moves to the resonator... picks it up...
and carefully removes the pieces. It's finally over.
OFF his expression...
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 55.
46 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship in orbit around Vulcan.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log: Stardate 47169.2.
Security Minister Satok has taken
Tallera into custody and begun a
search for the rest of the
isolationists.
47 INT. CORRIDOR
Picard, Riker and Data are walking through the
Corridor. Picard is still dressed in his Mercenary
outfit. Mid-conversation.
RIKER
Once we realized you weren't on
the mercenary ship, we scanned the
surface for your neural implant...
and tracked the signal to the
cavern.
Picard nods in understanding.
DATA
What will happen to the resonator?
PICARD
Satok assured me that all three
pieces will be destroyed.
DATA
It is unfortunate that it cannot
be studied. The resonator is a
key artifact from a remarkable
period of history.
PICARD
Normally, I would be the first to
agree with you... but perhaps
there are some things best left in
the past.
RIKER
What's going to happen to the
mercenaries?
PICARD
They have been detained by the
Vulcan authorities, for the
moment.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - REV. 08/10/93 - ACT FIVE 55A.
47 CONTINUED:
PICARD (Cont'd)
But they're also facing charges
from the Klingons, the
Cardassians, the Ferengi, and
about seven other worlds. We
won't be hearing from them for
quite some time.
They stop outside Picard's quarters.
PICARD
Number One, set course for
Starbase two-twenty-seven. I'll
be on the Bridge shortly.
STAR TREK: "Gambit, Part II" - 08/06/93 - ACT FIVE 56.
47 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
(with humor)
Wait a minute... You were declared
dead, remember? You can't give
orders around here.
Picard smiles at the joke, but Data misses the humor
and thinks for a moment.
DATA
(to Riker)
If we are to adhere to the exact
letter of Starfleet regulations,
then technically sir, you have
been declared a renegade. In
fact, I believe you are facing
twelve counts of court martial
offenses. You cannot give orders
either.
Picard is quick to jump on this.
PICARD
(to Data)
Quite right. I'm going to get
some sleep. In the meantime I
suggest you escort Commander Riker
to the brig.
DATA
Yes, sir.
Picard EXITS to his quarters and Data takes Riker by
the arm.
DATA
This way, sir...
RIKER
Data, he was just joking... you
know that, right? Data?
As they head off down the Corridor...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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