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STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Man of the People"
#40276-229
Written by
Frank Abatemarco
Directed by
Rick 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 1992 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 This script is not for publication or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
JULY 24, 1992
STAR TREK: "Man Of the People" - 07/24/92 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Man of the People"
CAST
PICARD ALKAR
RIKER MAYLOR
DATA TALMADGE (COM VOICE)
BEVERLY ADMIRAL SIMONS
TROI YOUNG ENSIGN
GEORDI LIVA
WORF JARTH
ENSIGN JANEWAY
NURSE OGAWA
COMPUTER VOICE
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
SUPERNUMERARIES TWO SENTRIES
TECHNICIAN
TWO MED TECHS
TWO SECURITY GUARDS
A TECHNICIAN, CHIEF DANIELS
A DOCTOR
STAR TREK: - "Man Of the People" - 07/24/92 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Man of the People"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
MAIN BRIDGE
TRANSPORTER ROOM
READY ROOM
GYM
CORRIDOR
TROI'S OFFICE
TURBOLIFT
OBS. LOUNGE
TROI'S QUARTERS
ENGINEERING
TEN-FORWARD
BEVERLY'S OFFICE
SICKBAY
ALKAR'S QUARTERS
MORGUE
CONFERENCE CHAMBERS ANTEROOM
(ON SERONIA)
STAR TREK: "Man Of the People" - 07/27/92 - PRONUNCIATION
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Man of the People"
PRONUNCIATION GUIDE
REKAG REH-kahg
FRATIS FRAY-tiss
ROHM GAH Rome-GAH
SEVI ROHM Sevvy-ROME
LIVA LEE-vuh
ALKAR ALL-kar
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Man of The People"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship is dropping out of warp.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 46071.6.
We have been called to the aid
of a transport ship, which has
been attacked near Rekag-Seronia.
Hostilities between the two factions
on that planet have intensified
recently, threatening an important
Federation shipping route.
2 OMITTED
2A INT. MAIN BRIDGE - (OPTICAL)
PICARD, WORF, DATA, RIKER, TROI, SUPERNUMERARIES as
needed.
DATA
Captain, sensors have located the
transport ship. Two Rekag battle
cruisers are flanking it.
RIKER
Red alert. Shields up.
WORF
Phasers on line. Photon torpedoes
armed and ready.
PICARD
Is the transport still under
attack?
DATA
The cruisers' weapons are powered
up... but...
He observes something new on the console.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - TEASER 2.
2A CONTINUED:
DATA
Sir, the Rekag ships are turning
and heading out of sensor range.
RIKER
They don't want to take on the
Enterprise...
DATA
We are within visual range of the
transport, Sir.
PICARD
On screen.
We see the disabled Transport, Dorian.
DATA
Sensors indicate damage to the
Dorian's sub space emitters.
Audio communication only.
PICARD
Open a channel, Mister Worf.
WORF
Aye, sir.
PICARD
This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard
of the Federation starship
Enterprise.
The Dorian Captain replies... but the transmission
isn't good... staticky, tending to break up.
TALMADGE'S COM VOICE
Captain Talmadge of the Dorian.
Glad you're here... we took some
shield damage from the Rekag
ships... but we couldn't have held
out if they attacked again.
PICARD
Do you have injuries? Can we
assist you in any way?
TALMADGE'S COM VOICE
No injuries... but I'd like
permission to transport a couple
of guests to your ship.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - TEASER 3.
2A CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
Of course...
TALMADGE'S COM VOICE
We're conveying a mediator to
Seronia. I think he's the reason
the Rekags fired on us...
Now Talmadge really begins to break up.
TALMADGE'S COM VOICE
...travelling... negotiations...
Picard shakes his head in frustration.
PICARD
Captain, I'm losing you. Go ahead
and beam your passengers on
board...
Picard turns to Troi.
PICARD
Counselor, will you see to our
guests' needs and then escort them
to my Ready Room.
TROI
Yes, Captain.
Troi heads for the Turbolift.
2B INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Troi ENTERS the Transporter Room. The Transporter
TECHNICIAN works the console and AMBASSADOR ALKAR and
his mother MAYLOR MATERIALIZE.
Alkar is in his 30's, very attractive. His serenity
is contrasted by a deep sense of purpose.
Maylor is an ancient woman, with white hair, craggy
face, and stooped back. But there is a deeper power
that emanates from her that is intense -- and
disquieting. She simmers with rage, and while she is
not loud or grating, there is a malignancy which
permeates every word she speaks. She looks right at
Troi.
TROI
I'm Counselor Deanna Troi.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - TEASER 4.
2B CONTINUED:
Alkar steps down, hand extended.
ALKAR
Ambassador Ves Alkar...
(gestures)
... and my mother, Sev Maylor.
Counselor, it's imperative that
I speak with your Captain...
Before Troi can answer, Maylor comes off the stage,
moves right toward her, locks on and drills into her.
MAYLOR
You think he's attracted to you...
but he isn't. You offer him
nothing...
There is a brief, stunned silence. Alkar moves
smoothly in, takes Maylor's arm.
ALKAR
She hasn't been well. Could she
be taken to quarters?
TROI
Of course.
(to Transporter Chief)
Chief...
(to Alkar)
I'll take you to meet Captain
Picard...
The Transporter Chief moves toward Maylor. Alkar
addresses Maylor, nodding toward the Chief.
ALKAR
Go with him...
Maylor accedes, walks toward the door... but stops and
looks back at Troi.
MAYLOR
Don't pursue him. I won't have
it... I'll stop you...
The Transporter Chief eases her out the door. Alkar
looks apologetically at Troi.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - TEASER 5-6.
3 CLOSE ON TROI
hand at her throat, looking not just uncomfortable,
but deeply upset by this strange and unexpected
incident.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE 7.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)
A3 OMITTED
A4 INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)
Picard and Alkar are talking with Starfleet ADMIRAL
SIMONS who is on the viewscreen.
ALKAR
(with some urgency)
I am grateful for the
Federation's offer to escort me,
but if I arrive at Rekag-Seronia
on the Enterprise, the armed
Flagship of Starfleet, my mission
as a Peace negotiator will be
compromised. There must be a
Federation transport ship in the
area that could take me there.
PICARD
With all due respect, Admiral
-- to put the Ambassador on
another unarmed transport will
only invite a second assault.
ALKAR
I believe the attack on us was
an isolated incident, nothing
more...
The Admiral pauses, taking in both sides, then --
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE 7A.
A4 CONTINUED:
ADMIRAL
Ambassador Alkar... the
Rekag-Seronia dispute has
threatened Federation ships for
many months. We are grateful that
you are willing to undertake this
mission... and you have our full
support.
ALKAR
Thank you, sir.
ADMIRAL
However, we also recognize that
safety is an issue -- not just
yours, but the crew that escorts
you. To send you on an unarmed
transport puts everyone at risk.
I think it's best if you proceed to
Rekag-Seronia aboard the
Enterprise.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE 8.
A4 CONTINUED: (2)
There is a hesitation... Alkar doesn't agree, but
acquiesces.
ALKAR
Then I have no choice.
ADMIRAL
Once you get to Rekag-Seronia,
you may conduct your negotiations
as you see fit. Until then --
you'll be in good hands with
Captain Picard.
The message of the speech is not lost on Alkar, who
smiles. Even when he's in disagreement, nothing seems
to ruffle him.
ALKAR
... I understand.
ADMIRAL SIMONS
Good luck, and a successful
journey.
The Admiral disappears from the Viewscreen. Picard
looks at Alkar, then--
PICARD
Picard to Riker.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Yes, sir?
PICARD
Set a course for Seronia.
4 INT. GYM
A soft-form martial arts class is in progress (like
the one in "Clues"); the group wears a form of gi.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE 8A.
4 CONTINUED:
Worf leads it; Troi is participating -- and Alkar.
Alkar's skill is evident in the way he moves.
At one point, Troi looks over and smiles at him.
Worf completes the final move, then --
WORF
That is all for today. There will
be another class tomorrow at
oh-seven-hundred hours.
The group moves off in casual clusters. Troi finds
herself face to face with Alkar.
TROI
The skills are demanding...
You're very disciplined.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE 9.
4 CONTINUED: (2)
ALKAR
I believe in a strong connection
between body and mind.
(beat)
You obviously share that
conviction.
She smiles at him.
TROI
Yes... Only sometimes I have a
problem getting my body to conform
to my mind's wishes...
He laughs and they EXIT frame.
4A INT. CORRIDOR
as they come from the gym.
TROI
I would imagine that your
self-discipline helps you in your
work...
He shrugs and smiles in a self-deprecating way.
ALKAR
I don't know about that... I think
maybe my biggest asset is
patience.
She gives him a questioning look.
ALKAR
I let everybody else talk until
they're exhausted... then when
I start, they're too tired to
argue.
She smiles at that.
TROI
You're going to need all your
patience at Seronia... I can't
imagine how you'll get the two
sides talking to each other...
Again, his modest smile.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE 10.
4A CONTINUED:
ALKAR
Neither can I. I won't know that
until I get there. I tend to feel
my way through a situation...
They have reached a Turbolift, and ENTER it.
4B INT. TURBOLIFT
ALKAR
Deck nine. If I were empathic,
like you... I'd have a real
advantage.
TROI
I thought Lumerians were
empathic...
ALKAR
Only with each other, not other
species. So... I don't have any
idea what you might be feeling
just now...
She thinks, smiles to herself.
TROI
Curiosity...
(off his look)
What I sense from you is very
unusual. Serenity... calmness...
tranquility... you seem to embody
the very qualities you hope to
draw out in others.
The Turbolift doors open and they EXIT.
5 INT. CORRIDOR
ALKAR
Tell me, Counselor... have you
ever been involved in diplomatic
negotiations?
TROI
Several times... with Captain
Picard. There've been instances
when having an empath along has
been helpful.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE 10A.
5 CONTINUED:
ALKAR
I'm sure.
(beat)
I could use some of that help.
Would you come with me when we
reach Seronia?
TROI
If the Captain authorizes it, of
course I will.
They have reached his quarters.
ALKAR
I hope to see you again.
She smiles in response, and turns to head up the
corridor. But suddenly the door OPENS -- and there
stands Maylor, quietly furious, eyes blazing.
MAYLOR
You're late.
ALKAR
Mother, I told you I would be gone
for over an hour...
MAYLOR
You're late because of her.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT ONE 11.
5 CONTINUED: (2)
She turns to Troi, and once again, her ancient,
glittering eyes bore into Troi like malevolent lasers.
MAYLOR
Have you mated with him yet?
TROI
What --?
MAYLOR
That's what you want, isn't it?
ALKAR
Mother, come in, please --
But Maylor moves toward Troi, who instinctively moves
back.
MAYLOR
I can always tell. The ones with
a certain look in their eye...
TROI
I'd better go...
Alkar takes his mother's arm, restraining her from
moving in to Troi, but the venom of her words is
unstoppable.
MAYLOR
I'll tell you this... if you do,
you will regret it for the rest
of your life...
Troi shrinks back from the woman, obviously sensing
deeply the malevolence that permeates her.
ALKAR
Come on, Mother... you need to
lie down...
He pulls the woman toward the room, her gaze still
locked intently on Troi's. He gives Troi a helpless
glance.
ALKAR
I'll see you later...
Troi nods and the strange duo disappear into the
quarters. Troi takes several deep breaths, trying to
calm herself.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE 12.
5A INT. TROI'S OFFICE
The chime SOUNDS.
TROI
Come in.
The door opens and Riker ENTERS, carrying a Padd.
RIKER
Hi. It's that time again...
She looks at him, perplexed. She's still distracted by
the incident with Maylor. Riker lifts the Padd.
RIKER
The dreaded crew evaluation
reports.
Troi makes a slight grimace. Clearly this is no one's
favorite task.
TROI
Does it have to be today?
RIKER
It won't get any easier tomorrow.
TROI
It might...
She takes a breath, obviously troubled.
RIKER
(concerned)
What is it?
TROI
I've just had a very -- disturbing
encounter with Alkar's mother.
(beat, as her feelings
emerge)
Wil, she frightens me.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE 13.
5A CONTINUED:
TROI (Cont'd)
The feelings I sense from her
are -- malevolent. They're out of
proportion -- evil.
Riker stares at her, knowing that if Troi senses those
things, they're there. But maybe there's a reason...
RIKER
I understand she's been ill...
and she's very old -- probably
senile.
(a gentle grin)
Listen... we might all end up like
that some day.
She can't help but smile... and, as usual, Riker has
made her feel better.
TROI
You're right. Okay, let's get
through these evaluations. When
they're done I'm going to reward
myself with two pieces of fudge.
He grins and looks back to the Padd.
RIKER
First, molecular biology.
Lieutenant Jeffrey Fratis...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT ONE 13A.
5A CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
She's just a bitter old woman...
don't give her the power to worry
you.
She smiles at him, grateful, as always, for his
friendship.
TROI
You're right. Okay, let's get
through these evaluations. When
they're done I'm going to reward
myself with a chocolate brownie.
He grins and looks back to the Padd.
RIKER
Next, Physical Sciences.
Lieutenant Jeffrey Fratis...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE 14.
5A CONTINUED: (2)
WORF'S COM VOICE
Worf to Commander Riker...
RIKER
Go ahead.
WORF'S COM VOICE
Can you report to Ambassador
Alkar's quarters? There's an
emergency.
Riker and Troi exchange a quick glance and then Riker
is out of there, followed by Troi.
6 OMITTED
7 INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS - MINUTES LATER
Riker and Troi ENTER. BEVERLY has two Med Techs there;
they are already into life-saving procedures on Maylor,
who lies sprawled on the floor, unconscious. Troi
moves to Alkar, who is pale and drained, staring at the
form on the floor.
BEVERLY
(to med tech)
Forty cc's inoprovaline.
The med tech gives her a hypospray, she administers
it, watches the portable monitor. Nothing. Beverly
scans Maylor's body once more, takes a breath, looks
up at Alkar... shakes her head.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE 15-16A
7 CONTINUED:
RIKER
I'm sorry, Ambassador.
Alkar's jaw tightens and he sags slightly, as though
his knees feel spongy. When he speaks, his voice is
slightly husky.
ALKAR
She was ill... I should never have
brought her along...
Alkar turns away in despair.
TROI
Alkar...
Troi follows Alker to comfort him. He takes a few
breaths, gains control.
ALKAR
She was ninety-three... she'd
lived a long life... I should be
grateful for that.
He glances at Troi.
ALKAR
Counselor... there's a funeral
meditation... part of our
rituals... as an empath you're
the only person on board who could
perform it with me...
TROI
I'd be glad to help...
Off their looks --
8 OMITTED
9 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - A LITTLE LATER (OPTICAL)
Alkar is opening a small, ornate box. He opens the
box and takes out a few oddly shaped chunks of dark
ore, gives one to Troi.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT ONE 16.
8 CONTINUED:
ALKAR
Captain...
PICARD
I wanted to express my
condolences. This must be a
difficult time for you.
ALKAR
My mother and I were very close.
It will be hard to adjust to life
without her.
PICARD
Do you want to consider postponing
your visit to Bironi? I'm sure
everyone would understand...
When Alkar replies, there's an edge to his voice --
the first time we've heard such an overtone.
ALKAR
I'm no less committed to my task
than I was before my mother died,
Captain.
PICARD
I was only thinking of your best
interests...
ALKAR
They will be served if I can bring
the Bironi and the Rekags
together. For a lasting peace.
The two men eye one another. Then --
WORF'S COM VOICE
Worf to Captain Picard.
PICARD
Go ahead, Mister Worf.
WORF'S COM VOICE
Sensors have picked up a Bironi
warship... in a parallel course
just inside sensor range.
PICARD
Yellow alert, Mister Worf.
WORF'S COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT ONE 16A.
8 CONTINUED: (2)
Alkar shakes his head, and again, there is a hint of
anger in his voice.
ALKAR
You communicate distrust... you
announce your warlike intentions.
It's not the way to enter into
peace negotiations.
PICARD
I must take the necessary
precautions. One ship you were
on has already been attacked.
(beat)
And I think you'd agree that a
dead man cannot be a particularly
effective negotiator.
This gets a rise from Alkar... he stifles the instinct
to step toward Picard... he clenches his fists and
gains control, then EXITS, leaving Picard to stare
after him.
9 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - A LITTLE LATER (OPTICAL)
Troi sits on a couch, curled up and reading. But she
seems unable to concentrate. Her eyes drift away from
the book and she stares into space. Then, the door
CHIMES. She rises and crosses to it, it opens. Alkar
stands there. He carries a small, ornate box.
ALKAR
Hello.
TROI
Alkar... come in.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE 17.
9 CONTINUED:
ALKAR
The meditation... is one of our
most sacred ceremonies.
He leads her to the couch. They sit down. Alkar is
edgy, and will remain so until the end of the scene.
ALKAR
Hold the stone... like this...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE 18.
9 CONTINUED: (2)
He demonstrates, cupping the stone in both palms, arms
outstretched in front of him. Troi mimics him.
ALKAR
Rohm gah... sevi rohm... rohm
gah...
(beat)
Say after me... an end to grief...
TROI
An end to grief...
ALKAR
An end to pain...
TROI
An end to pain...
ALKAR
Strength comes from love...
TROI
Strength comes from love...
ALKAR
And courage from wisdom.
TROI
And courage from wisdom.
Troi closes her eyes and concentrates intently. Alkar
gazes at her for a moment. Then, slowly, he reaches
out and touches his stone to hers. They both GLOW
warmly for a brief instant, then die out. He pulls
his hands away. Troi opens her eyes and he smiles at
her. Alkar is relieved... calm and composed.
ALKAR
... Thank you.
Troi stares at him. She holds both her arms as though
a chill had passed through her.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT TWO 19.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
10 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - CLOSE - TROI'S FACE
as she looks at herself in the mirror. She runs a
finger underneath her eye, frowns slightly as if she's
found an imperfection.
11 WIDEN
to a full shot. She tugs gently at various points of
her uniform but can't seem to get comfortable. She
opens a drawer and rifles through her clothes, but
summarily decides against all of them. There is an
edge to her movements that suggests a profound
dissatisfaction.
TROI
Computer... today's appointment
calendar.
COMPUTER VOICE
Oh-nine-hundred hours: counseling
session with Ensign Janeway.
Troi gives a look that says, "Not her... " She just
doesn't feel up to any of this today.
COMPUTER VOICE
(continuing)
Ten Hundred hours: counseling
session with --
TROI
Cancel them. Cancel everything
until after lunch.
COMPUTER VOICE
Acknowledged.
Troi's mood lightens a bit at the prospect of a free
morning -- the way she crosses back toward her dresser
indicates that she knows exactly what to do with it
and what to wear.
12 INT. MORGUE
Picard ENTERS to find Beverly near a stasis tube
which holds the body of Alkar's dead mother.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT TWO 20.
12 CONTINUED:
PICARD
You wanted to see me, Doctor?
BEVERLY
Yes... I'm sorry to bother you,
Captain... but I'm a little
concerned.
She gestures to the body.
BEVERLY
I haven't been able to determine
the cause of death.
Picard gives her a look... Beverly wouldn't usually ask
him to visit the morgue to tell him something as
mundane as that.
PICARD
She was elderly... and Alkar said
she had been ill...
BEVERLY
I found no evidence of disease.
(beat)
But I did find abnormally high
levels of neuro-transmitter
residue in her cerebral cortex.
PICARD
What are you suggesting -- ?
BEVERLY
I don't know. I'd like to do an
autopsy... but I've already spoken
to Alkar. He tells me that
Lumerian custom forbids it.
(beat)
Could you talk to him?
Picard considers the ramifications of this action.
PICARD
Do you have any reason to suspect
her death poses some kind of
threat to the Enterprise?
BEVERLY
... Well, no.
PICARD
Then I can't see any alternative
but to comply with his wishes.
Beverly understands the reasons for his refusal... but
she's frustrated.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT TWO 20A.
12 CONTINUED: (2)
BEVERLY (Cont'd)
He tells me that Lumerian custom
forbids autopsy except in cases
where contagious disease might
be involved.
(beat)
Could you talk to him?
Picard considers the ramifications of this action.
PICARD
We're in the middle of a delicate
situation. I'd prefer not to go
to him with this unless you feel
it's absolutely necessary.
BEVERLY
(understanding)
I might be able to find other ways
to investigate. I'll try those
first.
Picard nods his approval and leaves.
13 INT. GYM
Troi is alone, performing Tai Chi exercises, watching
her form in the mirror. Her movements are slow,
controlled; the edge we saw in the previous scene seems
to have been vented off.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT TWO 21.
13 INT. GYM
Troi is alone, performing Tai Chi exercises, watching
her form in the mirror. Her movements are slow,
controlled; the edge we saw in the previous scene seems
to have been vented off.
But then something strange begins to happen... Her
movements stray from traditional Tai Chi moves, become
more free-form, charged with a certain sensuality.
She stops, tries to re-focus... begins again... but her
concentration is gone. She stares at her self in the
mirror... aware of her body... becoming overwhelmed by
the sensual feelings that have become aroused in her...
slowly, she opens the top of her outfit to lower the
neckline... and then she turns and heads for the exit.
14 INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS
Troi stands in the doorway to his quarters, her skin
flushed, her hair in some disarray... her gi still
slightly undone. Alkar smiles at her.
ALKAR
Deanna?
TROI
Hello...
ALKAR
Please, come in.
She ENTERS, looking around as she does.
TROI
I thought you might like some
company. Unless you're busy...
ALKAR
Nothing that can't wait. Would
you like something to drink?
TROI
No.
She sits and looks up at him.
TROI
I'd like you to talk to me.
He gives her a quizzical smile, moves to sit near her.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT TWO 22.
14 CONTINUED:
ALKAR
About... ?
TROI
About you. I don't know anything
about you. And... I'd like to.
He smiles, shrugs.
ALKAR
There's not much to know. I live
a simple life...
TROI
What kind of woman do you find
attractive?
He looks at her, aware of why she has taken this
tack.
TROI
Do you find me attractive?
A small beat.
ALKAR
Extremely.
Troi reaches out, runs a hand through his hair.
TROI
And... when you're attracted to
someone... what do you usually
do... ?
ALKAR
That depends... on a lot of
things...
Her hand is now tracing his cheek.
TROI
Is it really so complicated?
He takes her hand in his, removes it from his face.
ALKAR
It can be.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT TWO 23.
14 CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
Perhaps you overthink things...
She leans in to him, her mouth close to his... but he
backs away, stands.
ALKAR
Deanna...
She rises too, not to be denied, and moves close to
him again.
TROI
I'm here...
He turns away from her, gets some distance.
ALKAR
I'm sorry. If I've led you to
believe...
(he stops, trying to
find the way to say
this)
You are very beautiful... but our
relationship can't be -- like
that.
She stares at him, feeling his rejection. She turns
away, and he takes a step toward her, sorry he's hurt
her. But she looks back at him, frustration on her
face, then goes to the door... and he stares after her,
genuinely distressed to have let her down.
15
thru OMITTED
18
19 INT. TURBOLIFT
Troi is alone, trying to sort out her feelings. The
lift stops to let someone in: a YOUNG ENSIGN in his
late-twenties. He nods at her and turns to face the
door.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT TWO 24.
19 CONTINUED:
ENSIGN
Deck four.
Troi looks up at him... likes what she sees. Her eyes
bore in to him... he feels the look and turns to her...
smiles in an innocent way. She smiles back.
20 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
cruising at impulse.
21 INT. A CORRIDOR
as Riker makes his way down it, carrying a Padd.
He stops outside Troi's quarters and sounds the door
chime. After a moment the door opens and Troi greets
him in a robe.
TROI
(surprised to see him)
Wil...
RIKER
We were going to finish the crew
evaluation reports...
TROI
Of course, come in.
22 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS
as Riker steps in to the main room and sees, in the
bedroom, the young Ensign sitting on the edge of Troi's
bed putting on his boots. His eyes fairly pop out of
his head when he sees Riker and he instinctively stands
at attention.
ENSIGN
Sir!
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT TWO 25.
22 CONTINUED:
RIKER
(bemused)
As you were.
ENSIGN
Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.
The young man grabs at his remaining boot.
ENSIGN
I was just leaving.
Riker can't help but smile at his haplessness... but
Troi isn't amused. As the Ensign passes by them,
trying to be dignified...
TROI
If there's anything else I
need... I know where to find you.
The young man blinks, not sure how to respond.
ENSIGN
Yes, ma'am.
He fumbles his way past them and EXITS. Riker, a
little surprised at the way she has treated the
Ensign, turns to his Padd as though to get to
business.
TROI
Are you bothered by his being
here?
RIKER
Of course not.
TROI
Good. Because it's really none
of your business.
He looks at her, hearing the absence of fun in her
voice, confused by her mood swing.
RIKER
I know that...
He turns back to the Padd.
RIKER
We were still with Lieutenant
Fratis in molecular biology...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT TWO 26.
22 CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
Why do I think you're upset?
Riker gives her a look. He can't understand why she
won't let go of this.
RIKER
I don't know. Could we just go
over these evaluations?
TROI
Wil, remember who you're talking
to... you are bothered, I can
tell...
RIKER
(getting annoyed)
Look, Deanna, I'm sorry I
intruded. When you're ready to
work, why don't you let me know?
TROI
I will.
He stares at her for a moment, not understanding her
attitude. Then he moves toward the door and EXITS.
23 INT. CORRIDOR
as we follow him out. He shakes his head in
puzzlement, not understanding Troi's behavior... but
chalking it up to her own embarrassment because he's
caught her in flagrante.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT THREE 27.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
24 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
In orbit around Seronia.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 46073.6.
We have arrived without incident
at Seronia, where two members of
Ambassador Alkar's delegation have
been waiting. They have joined
us to report on the situation in
the capital city.
25 OMITTED
25A INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE
Alkar and Picard are with JARTH, a heavy-set man in his
mid-fifties, and LIVA, a lovely woman in her thirties,
with the delicate features of a porcelain doll. There
is a map displayed on the monitor. Jarth addresses
both Picard and Alkar.
JARTH
Things have deteriorated
steadily. Rekag sympathizers in
outlying districts have attacked
several towns.
PICARD
I was under the impression there
was a cease fire agreement.
JARTH
It was broken before it went into
effect. A Rekag shuttle strayed
into Seronian space and was
destroyed by fighter craft.
LIVA
Naturally the Rekags retaliated...
there's been fighting ever since.
But instead of reflecting the concern and anxiety
evident on the face of his colleagues, Alkar's attitude
is if anything more serene.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT THREE 28.
25A CONTINUED:
ALKAR
If they will just sit down with
me...
JARTH
The Rekags have refused to come
to Seronian territory for talks.
And the Seronians won't go to
Rekag. In the meantime -- they
fight.
PICARD
Ambassador... the situation sounds
volatile. Perhaps a cooling off
period --
ALKAR
These people need an end to the
fighting now -- to delay a week,
or even a few days, could cost
thousands of lives.
Picard moves to the map on the monitor.
PICARD
Then I recommend asking both sides
if they will agree to meet at the
coastal city of Darthen.
Alkar looks at him for a beat; he's impressed with
Picard's knowledge of the situation.
LIVA
Why Darthen?
PICARD
It has been neutral throughout the
conflict. Both Seronians and Rekag
loyalists live there. It might be
acceptable as a compromise.
Alkar considers Picard's proposal for a beat, then --
ALKAR
Contact the leaders. If they will
meet in Darthen, I will join them
there tomorrow.
Picard nods his acquiescence.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT THREE 28A.
25A CONTINUED: (2)
ALKAR
No. I will not go with armed
guards. I must be a man of peace
before I can ask others for peace.
PICARD
(beat)
Very well.
ALKAR
Please send a message to the Rekag
and Seronian leaders. I will join
them tomorrow.
Picard nods his acquiescence.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 29.
26 INT. TROI'S OFFICE
Troi is with ENSIGN JANEWAY, a young woman from the
science department, who is very distraught.
ENSIGN JANEWAY
... I know it must be my
imagination... but it seems as
though Lieutenant Pinder just --
doesn't want me in his section.
TROI
Why do you think that?
ENSIGN JANEWAY
He's so critical... I can't ever
do anything to please him... and
I try, Counselor, I try to make
sure there's nothing he could find
fault with...
TROI
Give me an example of what you
mean.
ENSIGN JANEWAY
Well, yesterday I was running
routine diagnostics on the sensor
pallets. They checked out...
but Lieutenant Pinder questioned
me because I'd allowed a point
oh-two-three variance. That's
well within specifications.
(frustrated)
He goes out of his way to
criticize me.
TROI
Do you know of any reason why he
might do that?
ENSIGN JANEWAY
No... that's why I'm here.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 30.
26 CONTINUED:
TROI
Maybe he's tired of hearing you
complain.
ENSIGN JANEWAY
(confused)
Pardon me... ?
TROI
I'm certainly tired of it. How
do you think it feels to sit and
listen to someone whine about
themselves all the time?
ENSIGN JANEWAY
I... didn't know I was --
TROI
This isn't Starfleet Academy.
You aren't going to be coddled.
If you can't take it here, you
might think about a transport
ship. There's a lot less pressure
there.
Ensign Janeway is devastated... but trying to comport
herself professionally.
ENSIGN JANEWAY
I love being on the Enterprise...
I don't want to be anywhere
else...
TROI
(softly)
But if you aren't up to it... you
don't deserve to be here. Isn't
that right?
ENSIGN JANEWAY
I... guess so...
TROI
Then you'd better get hold of
yourself. Or be prepared for a
transfer.
She rises, wounded, trying to get out before she
breaks down.
ENSIGN JANEWAY
I will, Counselor... thank you.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT THREE 31-32.
26 CONTINUED: (2)
And she's out the door. Troi still sitting quietly
muses...
TROI
Glad I could help.
27 OMITTED
28 INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)
Beverly is looking on as Geordi enters data into the
console.
GEORDI
Here we go... Bio-filter log
on Sev Maylor...
A monitor displays the Transporter bio filter log for
Alkar's mother. Beverly compares it to the information
on her tricorder.
BEVERLY
Geordi, could this log have been
damaged in any way... ?
GEORDI
I doubt it. Why do you ask?
BEVERLY
There's a discrepancy between the
log... and the tricorder readings
I took just three days later.
Beverly looks again at her tricorder. She's puzzled.
BEVERLY
The tricorder shows massive
physiological deterioration
compared to her condition when
she beamed aboard. It's hard to
believe so much damage could have
occurred in such a short time.
GEORDI
Well... I could run a diagnostic
of the bio-filter system. And
your tricorder.
Beverly hands him her Tricorder, but she doesn't expect
much from the test.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT THREE 33-34.
28 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY
Thanks. But the best way to get
the information I need would be
to do an autopsy.
Geordi is sympathetic, but can't really do anything
to relieve her frustration.
CUT TO:
29 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship is still in orbit.
30 INT. TEN FORWARD
A casual mingling is underway. Data is here some
distance away and out of earshot. Alkar is in
conversation with Jarth and Liva. Riker ENTERS. He
moves to Alkar.
RIKER
Ambassador, we've received word
from the Seronian and the Rekag
leaders. Both sides have agreed
to meet with you in Darthen
tomorrow.
Alkar is visibly pleased. Riker moves to chat with
Data.
31 NEW ANGLE
As Troi ENTERS the room and we see a startling change
in the Counselor.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT THREE 35.
31 CONTINUED:
Her hair is now done up in a more severe style which
emphasizes a new white streak in her hair... she is
wearing something which clings to her anatomy... and
her entire bearing is more openly seductive and
aggressive than we've ever seen in Troi. Her makeup
is more extreme and there are signs that her skin is
aging.
31A ANGLE ON DATA AND RIKER
As Troi moves through the room, Data and Riker stare
at her.
DATA
(puzzled)
Counselor Troi has altered her
appearance...
RIKER
(likewise)
She certainly has...
31B ANGLE ON TROI
as she moves toward Alkar and his group. Riker stares
at her, amazed at the transformation.
TROI
Am I interrupting?
LIVA
Hello, Counselor...
Troi's eyes bore in to her. She moves in close and
speaks just above a whisper.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 36.
31B CONTINUED:
TROI
You want him... I can tell. But
you have nothing to give him...
Liva is stunned at this. Alkar, surprised, (Troi is
showing signs of change this quickly) tries to steer
her away.
ALKAR
Deanna, could we talk in
private...
But now Troi focuses on Jarth.
TROI
And you're envious of him... you
pretend to support him, but
secretly you want him to fail...
JARTH
(nonplussed)
That's not so...
Alkar, still holding Troi's arm, peels her away and
then leans in and speaks quietly.
ALKAR
Please, you must return to your
quarters.
TROI
(louder)
I won't -- I want to be here, with
you --
Now Riker appears by her side.
RIKER
Excuse me, Ambassador. The
Counselor and I are needed on the
Bridge.
ALKAR
(grateful)
Of course, Commander.
Riker takes her arm, and Troi leaves with him easily,
smiling up at him... as though secretly delighted that
he's taking her out of there.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 36A.
31C INT. CORRIDOR
Riker, holding Troi by the arm, is moving Troi down
the corridor at a brisk pace. He is keeping his voice
down here in public.
RIKER
(low)
I don't know what you thought you
were doing in there, but you were
way out of line...
They have arrived at Troi's Quarters and she responds
with a predatory smile as they EXIT to her room.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 37.
32 OMITTED
33 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS
Riker and Troi ENTER from the corridor. Riker releases
her the moment they're inside the room.
RIKER
All right, Deanna... just what
the hell is going on?
Troi smiles seductively. She moves toward him, eyes
glinting. She slides her arms around his neck.
There's just a hint of perversity in everything she
says. Every phrase is loaded, keeping Riker off
balance.
TROI
Imzadi... do you still care about
me?
But this move makes Riker even more uncomfortable.
He untwines her arms.
RIKER
Of course I care about you. I'm
worried about you...
(gesturing to her
attire)
What is all this?
TROI
Don't you think I'm attractive?
RIKER
This just isn't... you.
She smiles again, starts toward him once more. Riker,
by now, is completely disrupted.
TROI
But it is.
(arms around his neck)
You want me, don't you?
She kisses him... he tries to undo her arms, but she
holds tight.
RIKER
Deanna...
TROI
I need you...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 38.
33 CONTINUED:
She kisses him again... then suddenly RAKES her nails
across his neck and face. Riker's head jerks back in
pain and he holds her away from him by the shoulders.
RIKER
(shocked)
Hey -- what is this?
Troi's skin is moist... her lips open...
TROI
Please...
He looks into her eyes... sees nothing there that he
recognizes. Something feral, and dangerous. He backs
away, still staring at her, and then EXITS. Off Troi's
expression...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT FOUR 39.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
34 OMITTED
35 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS
Troi stands facing away from camera; the door chimes.
TROI
Come in...
The door opens and Alkar ENTERS.
ALKAR
Deanna... I'm leaving for the
surface.
Troi turns to him and now we see that her skin has aged
considerably since the last time we saw her, and her
hair has more streaks of white. She is spilling over
with emotion -- a mixture of pain and anger that
smoulders inside her, rising to the surface when it
becomes overwhelming.
TROI
You said you'd take me with you...
Alkar, on the other hand, becomes more serene as Troi
becomes more volatile.
ALKAR
I know... but that's not possible
now --
TROI
You told me I'd be helpful... you
needed me...
He approaches her, takes her hands in his, trying to
calm her.
ALKAR
And I still do. You've done so
much for me...
TROI
(more agitated)
Then take me -- don't leave me
here...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT FOUR 40.
35 CONTINUED:
He smiles calmly at her, unruffled, unmoved. And
unyielding. Their eyes lock, and after a moment Troi
realizes he isn't giving in. She pulls her hands free,
moves away from him. She tries to say the next calmly,
but she's beyond that.
TROI
Tell me... is Liva going with you?
A hesitation, and Troi turns to stare at him. Alkar
shrugs.
ALKAR
She's been on Seronia for weeks...
she knows the people, the
situation --
TROI
She wants to take you away from
me...
ALKAR
Deanna... you are my anchor. I
need you more than you can
possibly realize. Do you
understand that? I need you,
here... making it possible for
me to do my work.
But Troi will have none of this; she's too desperate,
too needy.
TROI
I won't let her have you... I'll
stop her...
As Troi continues, Alkar shakes his head sadly. He
moves toward the door, her frantic words hurled toward
his retreating back.
TROI
I will go with you... don't leave
me... please... Alkar... take me
with you... don't do this...
The doors close behind him and she stops, defeated,
sinking to the floor in rage and anguish.
36 INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)
Beverly is examining the scratches on Riker's face and
neck with a scanner.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FOUR 41.
36 CONTINUED:
RIKER
You wouldn't have recognized her.
Her dress... her hair... everything
about her was...
As Beverly uses a device and Riker's scratches OPTICALLY
HEAL, he looks for words to describe what Troi was like.
But they don't come easily.
RIKER
I'm closer to Deanna than anyone
I've ever known...
(beat)
But last night she was someone
I'd never seen before.
BEVERLY
Do you know of anything that might
have caused her to act like that?
RIKER
No. I've thought and thought about
it. I don't have an answer.
BEVERLY
Computer... location for Counselor
Troi.
COMPUTER VOICE
Deck six, corridor B.
They leave the office together.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR 42.
37 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Picard ENTERS. Alkar, Jarth and Liva are on the
Transporter platform, ready to beam down to the
surface. A TRANSPORTER CHIEF, stands ready behind the
console.
PICARD
Ambassador, we've just gotten word
that the Rekags and Seronians are
in disagreement about the seating
arrangement at the conference
table.
Alkar smiles slightly.
ALKAR
I'm not surprised.
PICARD
The good news, however, is that
the cease fire seems to be
holding.
ALKAR
And that is by far more
important... thank you, Captain.
Picard nods, turns to the Transporter Chief to signal.
PICARD
Chief --
38 ANGLE TROI (OPTICAL)
She ENTERS behind Picard. There is an overwhelming
sense of depravity about her. Troi's hair is now
completely white, her craggy flesh completing her
horrific transformation.
TROI
(to Alkar)
Will you take me with you?
ALKAR
Deanna, I've already told you--
Picard reacts with astonishment.
PICARD
Deanna... ?
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR 42A.
38 CONTINUED:
TROI
(still focused on Alkar)
I won't let her have you --
And she brings up a knife which she has held concealed
along her wrist and lunges forward toward Alkar.
Picard throws up his arms to stop her and is cut in
his upper arm and shoulder.
PICARD
Security to Transporter Room Two.
Jarth tries to help Alkar restrain Troi, along with
Liva, but Troi, fueled by her rage, struggles, tries to
break free.
TROI
No... let go...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR 43.
38 CONTINUED: (2)
Beverly and Riker ENTER followed by TWO SECURITY
GUARDS. Beverly rushes to Picard's aid as Riker helps
contain Troi.
BEVERLY
It's just a superficial wound.
But Picard is more concerned about Troi.
PICARD
What's happened to Deanna... ?
Beverly and Riker turn and stare in astonishment at
the withered old woman. Then Beverly moves to Troi
and quickly scans her.
BEVERLY
I don't know... every system in
her body has elevated readings...
(to Security Guards)
Take her to Sickbay.
The guards and Riker move a still-struggling Troi to
the door. Alkar and his party, visibly shaken, stand
staring, not certain whether to continue the mission.
ALKAR
Captain... perhaps we should delay
transporting to the surface.
Picard turns to them... deeply concerned about Troi...
but realizing the matter at hand can't be ignored.
PICARD
No... I think you must proceed
with your mission.
ALKAR
Very well.
PICARD
(to Transporter Chief)
Chief, transport them to the
surface.
Alkar nods and he and his group move for the
transporter platform.
BEVERLY
Captain... I want you in Sickbay,
too.
Picard, grim-faced, EXITS with Beverly.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FOUR 44.
39 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL) - CLOSE ON TROI'S FACE
She is in a biobed contained by a restraining force
field. Troi is struggling to get free and the force
field is activated when she touches it.
40 ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND OGAWA (OPTICAL)
as they watch Troi and the monitors which display
diagnostic data.
BEVERLY
(to Ogawa)
We'll have to sedate her. Give
her twenty cc's of melorazine.
OGAWA
Yes, Doctor.
Ogawa pushes something to activate a flow of medication
into the force field. Beverly walks toward another area
of Sickbay, where a Doctor has finished healing Picard's
wounds. Picard, shirtless, is flexing his shoulder.
BEVERLY
How's it feeling?
Picard moves his arm in various ways.
PICARD
A little stiff, but otherwise
fine.
BEVERLY
That'll disappear in a day or two.
OGAWA'S VOICE
Doctor Crusher --
Beverly turns and hurries back to Ogawa.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FOUR 44A.
40 CONTINUED:
OGAWA
I think you should see these
readings, Doctor. Her
neuro-transmitter levels are
three hundred percent above
normal...
Beverly stares at one of the monitors for a moment,
then is joined by Picard, just adjusting the jacket
he's put on (off screen).
BEVERLY
If you remember, I found
abnormally high levels of
neuro-transmitter residue in
Alkar's mother.
PICARD
Could Deanna have picked up some
kind of disease from her?
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT FOUR 45.
40 CONTINUED: (2)
BEVERLY
I'm not sure.
(beat)
I need to do an autopsy.
(off Picard's look)
I don't care what the customs of
Alkar's people are. I need to
find out if there's a connection
between what killed her and what's
happening to Troi.
Picard considers this for a moment, touches his
communicator.
PICARD
Picard to Lieutenant Worf...
WORF'S COM VOICE
Lieutenant Worf here, Captain.
PICARD
Mister Worf, contact the Alliance
conference on Seronia. I
need to speak with Ambassador
Alkar.
WORF'S VOICE
Aye, sir.
Beverly checks her latest monitor readings. She is
alarmed at what she sees.
BEVERLY
(to Doctor)
Her brain TECH readings show
neural transmitter production
continues to rise.
WORF'S VOICE
Captain, Ambassador Alkar is at
the negotiation table and cannot
be disturbed.
PICARD
(to Worf)
Let me know the moment he is
available.
Picard looks at Troi, then turns to Beverly.
PICARD
Proceed with the Autopsy.
(then; softer)
Let me know as soon as you have
something.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT FOUR 46.
41 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship in orbit.
BEVERLY (V.O.)
Medical Log, Stardate 46075.1.
I have performed an autopsy on
Alkar's mother. But instead of
answering our questions, the
results have created an even
deeper mystery.
42 INT. READY ROOM
as Beverly and Picard ENTER from the Bridge, in
mid-conversation.
BEVERLY
I don't have any explanation for
this, Captain... but when I
examined Maylor's body... I found
that her heart, her lungs, her
skeletal structure... most of the
systems in her body... were those
of a thirty-year-old.
PICARD
How could that be? We both saw
the woman.
BEVERLY
And that's not all. I compared
Maylor and Alkar's DNA. I don't
know who that woman was -- but
she was definitely not his mother.
Picard is troubled by these revelations.
BEVERLY
Deanna's condition is
deteriorating rapidly. She could
die. There are questions that
only Alkar can answer.
Picard regards her for a moment.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FOUR 47.
42 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Picard to Lieutenant Worf...
WORF'S COM VOICE
Here, sir.
PICARD
Meet me in Transporter Room Two.
We're going to the surface.
WORF'S COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
Picard, a look of determination on his face, EXITS.
43 OMITTED
44 EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
in Standard Orbit around Seronia
45 INT. CONFERENCE CHAMBERS ANTEROOM
Picard is alone in the room with Alkar. Alkar speaks
of Troi and Maylor calmly, matter of factly, as if he
were talking about pieces of machinery.
ALKAR
No, she wasn't my mother.
PICARD
And she wasn't ninety-three years
old.
ALKAR
Captain -- did you perform an
autopsy against my wishes?
PICARD
Yes, and for very good reason.
Deanna Troi is in Sickbay dying.
Doctor Crusher doesn't know the
cause of her condition.
(beat)
But I believe you do.
Alkar regards Picard calmly... but before he can reply,
Liva ENTERS from the conference chambers and crosses
to them.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FOUR 48.
45 CONTINUED:
LIVA
Alkar... we need you. The Rekags
have withdrawn some of their
concessions... now the Seronians
are threatening to break off the
talks.
ALKAR
I'll be right there.
LIVA
But --
Alkar raises a hand to silence her. She looks at
Picard disapprovingly, then EXITS. Alkar turns back
to Picard... wants to help him understand.
ALKAR
They've been arguing for hours
in there. It seems hopeless.
(beat)
But now -- when expectations are
lowest -- is the moment I can be
most effective. If I am focused...
centered... free of disquieting
thoughts... I can turn these
factions toward peace.
PICARD
I'm not particularly interested
in your techniques as a mediator
--
But Alkar raises his silencing hand again.
ALKAR
Hear me out, Captain. It's
important that you understand.
(beat)
You see, I discovered long ago
that I had the ability to channel
my darker thoughts... my unwanted
emotions... to others... leaving
me unencumbered.
Picard stares at him... realization dawning.
PICARD
Is this... what you've done to
Counselor Troi?
Alkar shrugs, still matter of fact.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR 49.
45 CONTINUED: (2)
ALKAR
I didn't plan it. I expected
Maylor to live through this
negotiation. Her death could not
have been more untimely.
PICARD
Then... you deliberately began
using Deanna...
ALKAR
She's an empath. I was reasonably
certain I could establish a link
with her.
(beat)
Frankly, I was amazed when I saw
how quickly she was aging.
Usually my receptacles survive
for years.
Picard is astonished by Alkar's casual attitude to his
horrific behavior.
PICARD
Receptacles... ?
ALKAR
Come now, Captain -- surely you
can see there is a broader canvas
here. If I came to these peace
talks hindered by unwanted
emotions... the Rekags and
Seronians would be condemned to
go on fighting...
But Picard is having none of this.
PICARD
No, Alkar... you can't explain
away a wantonly immoral act just
because you think it's connected
to some higher purpose.
Alkar steps toward him, challenging.
ALKAR
Do you know how many people have
died on this planet in the last
forty eight hours? Thousands.
(beat)
Deanna Troi is one individual.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR 50.
45 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
And you think that justifies
brutalizing her? And the others
you've used?
ALKAR
Ask the Seronian and Rekag
children who go to sleep every
night in fear of their lives.
Alkar has no doubts about his position, no nagging
moral concerns which ask him to consider another side.
ALKAR
Captain... I get no payment for
what I do. I have no power base,
no agenda. I am willing to risk
my life simply to help others.
PICARD
If you think you appear
courageous, you're mistaken.
You're a coward. You exploit the
innocent so you don't have to
shoulder the burden of unpleasant
emotions.
Picard moves toward Alkar, drilling into him.
PICARD
This time you will be held
accountable. I'm taking you back
to the Enterprise to release
Counselor Troi.
ALKAR
I have no intention of releasing
her. Now -- or ever.
And before Picard can retort, Liva ENTERS once more
from the Conference Chambers.
LIVA
Alkar... everything's falling
apart. You have to come now.
She gestures... and TWO SENTRIES ENTER... holding Worf
at phaser point. Alkar turns to Picard.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR 51.
45 CONTINUED: (4)
ALKAR
Excuse me, Captain. I am needed.
He turns and heads for the Conference Chambers.
LIVA
(to Picard)
You and your Security Chief will
leave.
Picard sees Alkar's retreating form, looks to Worf.
Worf is ready to do something, anything to turn the
tables. But Picard's look tells him, no. For the
moment this is a battle they cannot win.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE 52.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
0A EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)
The Enterprise in orbit.
46 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
as Picard and Worf step off the platform. Picard is
seething, determined Alkar will not have his way.
PICARD
Lock on to Alkar's signal and
bring him aboard.
WORF
Sir, I am sure the Seronians have
reactivated their security field.
PICARD
Then work with Mister La Forge
to find a way to break through
it.
(beat)
I want that man on this ship.
WORF
Aye, sir.
Picard heads for the door.
PICARD
I'll be in Sickbay.
He EXITS.
47 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)
Picard with Beverly and Riker, having filled them in
about Alkar. Troi is unconscious in the (invisible)
force field. Beverly refers to monitoring devices
(portable or on the wall).
BEVERLY
If Alkar is flooding her with
this... psychic waste... that
would explain the high level of
neuro-transmitters.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE 53.
47 CONTINUED:
BEVERLY (Cont'd)
All the negative emotions pouring
into her have caused an abnormal
chemical response in her brain...
RIKER
Isn't there something you can do
to counteract it?
BEVERLY
Enzymic decontaminants will reduce
the level of the
neuro-transmitters -- but I can't
make any headway unless Alkar
stops what he's doing.
PICARD
He has no intention of stopping.
He feels perfectly justified in
using her until she dies.
Beverly looks at them for a moment, mind racing. Then
she makes an incredible statement.
BEVERLY
Then Deanna has to die.
Now Picard and Riker stare. Has Beverly lost her mind?
BEVERLY
The only way to save her is to
break the link with Alkar. And
that will only happen if she's
no longer an adequate receptacle.
She continues... putting together the pieces of this
puzzle.
BEVERLY
When Maylor died, Alkar
immediately turned to Deanna.
Picard follows her train of thought quickly.
PICARD
If he thinks Deanna is dead...
he'll break the link and turn
to someone else -- probably one
of his delegation.
RIKER
Wait a minute... you're talking
about... about killing Deanna...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE 53A.
47 CONTINUED: (2)
BEVERLY
I'll be able to resuscitate her,
Wil... as long as it's not more
than thirty minutes... the
question is -- will that be enough
time? Unless he establishes a
link with someone else before we
revive Deanna he might turn back
to her.
PICARD
We must also keep in mind that
we're putting his next victim at
risk... I'll want every possible
security measure taken to protect
that person.
Beverly agrees... and they both turn to Riker, who is
grappling with the idea, trying to accept it.
RIKER
(to Beverly)
How... will you...
BEVERLY
I'll give her a hypospray of
dylamadon.
(beat)
It's the most gentle way...
Riker stares at her for a minute, then nods... knowing
this is the only chance... but feeling scared about
it nonetheless.
PICARD
Proceed, Doctor.
Beverly moves to a counter, begins preparing the
dylamadon.
47A OMITTED
48 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it orbits Seronia.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE 54.
49 INT. CONFERENCE CHAMBERS ANTEROOM
People are in a jubilant mood. Alkar, Jarth, and Liva
are there. As they talk, people come by, patting them
on the back, shaking hands, etc.
Alkar has his arm around Jarth's shoulder, easy-going
and relaxed.
ALKAR
Well, my friend, an era of
conflict and bloodshed appears
to be over...
Liva slips her arm in Alkar's... a familiar, possessive
gesture. Alkar smiles, light-hearted now, but suddenly
he stops, as though feeling something resonate through
his body. He takes a breath... a little shaky.
LIVA
Alkar...
JARTH
What is it...
ALKAR
I... I'm fine... just a little
light-headed.
LIVA
You're exhausted.
JARTH
Do you want a doctor?
ALKAR
No... of course not...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT FIVE 55.
49 CONTINUED:
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Enterprise to Ambassador Alkar.
Respond, sir.
ALKAR
I'm here, Captain...
50 INT. BRIDGE - INTERCUTTING
Picard is in his command chair, grim-faced and urgent.
PICARD
You must return to the Enterprise
immediately. Counselor Troi is
dying.
(beat)
We are prepared to transport you
from the surface whether you come
willingly or not.
JARTH
There are security force fields
protecting us, Captain --
PICARD
They won't protect you any longer.
Transporter Room Two, prepare
to energize --
But Alkar takes Liva's hand.
ALKAR
We're ready, Captain.
CUT TO:
51 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship in orbit.
52 INT. SICKBAY
Alkar and Liva, accompanied by Worf, ENTER. Alkar's
anxiety has increased slightly and he is no longer the
serene diplomat we've seen previously. He stops short
once he sees...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE 56.
53 NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)
Beverly is just removing a medical device from Troi's
forehead. Troi now looks ghastly... she has aged as
far as did Maylor when she died. A clearly
grief-stricken Riker is standing near Picard who looks
grim. Beverly's voice is bitter as she looks up at
Alkar.
BEVERLY
Computer, note in the log that
death occurred at fourteen thirty
hours... due to respiratory and
renal failure.
Alkar looks shaken by the news... he takes a beat, then
turns to Liva, who is concerned about the way he's
taking this.
ALKAR
Will you wait for me in my
quarters?
LIVA
Of course.
She EXITS. Alkar moves to Troi's lifeless body under
the icy stares of the others. The bio monitors in the
room all show flatlines.
ALKAR
It is a tragic loss. But her
death had a purpose.
Picard moves toward him, speaks in a steely voice.
PICARD
I intend to make certain that
you answer for what you have
done.
Alkar feels certain Picard can do nothing.
ALKAR
Your own Federation Council has
granted me safe and timely passage
to my planet. I expect you to
honor that.
He EXITS.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE 57.
53 CONTINUED:
The second the doors shut behind Alkar there is an
immediate change of atmosphere in the room as their
grief is replaced with a drive toward action. Beverly
whirls around and pulls out a tricorder to scan Troi.
Riker and Picard move to her side, while Ogawa readies
several medical instruments and hyposprays.
RIKER
How much longer do we have?
BEVERLY
Three minutes, forty seconds...
PICARD
Picard to Transporter Room Two...
lock on to the young woman in
Ambassador Alkar's quarters...
stand by to transport her out
of there.
Picard turns to Worf.
PICARD
Mister Worf, station yourself
outside the quarters.
WORF
Aye, sir.
He moves toward the exit.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE 58.
54 INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS
He moves to the couch, looks at her, his shaky emotions
once more put forth as a grief response.
ALKAR
She'd helped me so much... without
her, I couldn't have accomplished
what I did...
Her response is genuinely sympathetic.
LIVA
I'm so sorry... Is there anything
I can do...
His eyes meet hers... full of pain and need. He gets
up.
ALKAR
Yes, there is something...
Alkar get the meditation box, returns to her, sets it
down between them.
ALKAR
If we could share the funeral
meditation...
55 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)
Beverly, Ogawa, checking Troi's lifesigns and getting
ready to revive her.
BEVERLY
We have a minute and a half
left...
(to Ogawa)
Prepare a hypospray of cordrazine.
OGAWA
Yes, Doctor.
BEVERLY
We'll use that in conjunction with
the cortical stimulator...
Ogawa moves to prepare the necessary items. Riker,
still stationed by Troi's side, looks on worriedly.
56 INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS
Liva and Alkar hold the stones... Alkar's eyes are
closed... he begins the meditation.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE 58A.
56 CONTINUED:
ALKAR
Rohm gah... sevi rohm... rohm
gah...
LIVA
Rohm gah... sevi rohm... rohm
gah...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE 59.
56A INT SICKBAY
BEVERLY
We can't wait any longer.
(to Ogawa)
Release the stasis field. Ten
cc's of cordrazine.
OGAWA
Yes, doctor.
Ogawa releases the field, administers the hypospray.
BEVERLY
Cortical stimulator...
Ogawa places the cortical stimulator on Troi's
forehead.
BEVERLY
Now.
Troi's body stiffens as an electrical charge is
introduced into her body.
56B INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS
as before.
ALKAR
... an end to pain...
LIVA
... an end to pain...
57 INT. SICKBAY
as before.
BEVERLY
Again.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE 60.
57 CONTINUED:
Ogawa works the device and Troi's body stiffens
again... there is a beat, then she gasps slightly...
and starts to breathe.
OGAWA
She has a pulse... blood pressure
climbing... ninety over forty.
Riker looks relieved as he realizes Troi is coming
back.
BEVERLY
All right... let's neutralize the
neuro-transmitters. Initiate the
decontamination sequence...
Ogawa activates another device. A beat and then --
OGAWA
Levels are dropping, Doctor...
down to four hundred twenty
percent above normal... three
hundred eighty percent...
PICARD
Picard to Transporter Room
Three...
BEVERLY
(to Picard)
Not yet. I won't know for
certain that it's working until
we get her below three hundred
percent.
Picard nods acquiescence. Troi's eyes flutter open for
the first time. She draws a deep breath.
58 INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS
ALKAR
... and courage from wisdom...
Alkar gasps, suddenly confused... he reaches out and
grabs Liva.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE 60A.
59 LIVA
Is surprised by his action.
LIVA
Alkar... what's wrong?
Then her eyes widen and she stares at him.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE 61.
60 ALKAR
Who looks much older. He grabs Liva and refuses to
let go.
61 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)
as before.
OGAWA
Neuro-transmitter levels are down
to three hundred ten -- three
hundred percent.
PICARD
(touches communicator)
Picard to Transporter Room Three.
Energize.
62 INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)
Alkar has aged still more. He holds a struggling Liva
in his grip.
LIVA
Let me go!
Liva manages to pull away from him... he moves to grab
her again, but then Liva suddenly DEMATERIALIZES and
Alkar is left clutching at the air. He heads for the
doors... the doors OPEN and Alkar is confronted by TWO
N.D. SECURITY OFFICERS standing in the Corridor. Alkar
steps back, his escape now blocked.
INTERCUT:
63 INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)
As Troi continues to get younger and younger...
OGAWA
Neuro transmitter level at two
hundred thirty percent...
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE 62.
63 CONTINUED:
Alkar's features deteriorate rapidly...
Troi finally returns to her normal self and looks
around the room...
Alkar becomes an ancient, decrepit, old man... he falls
to the floor, barely able to breathe... finally
collapsing in a heap and dies. Worf and the security
guard stare in amazement at the transformed man at
their feet. Worf's response is understated,
simple...
WORF
(touches communicator)
Worf to Captain Picard.
Ambassador Alkar is dead.
END INTERCUT.
64 INT. SICKBAY
Beverly and Picard react to this unexpected news with
surprise. But Riker cares only about Troi, pale and
weary, but otherwise just fine. She reaches out for
his hand.
TROI
Wil...
He holds her hand tight.
CUT TO:
64A EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
in orbit.
65 INT. TROI'S QUARTERS
Riker with Troi, relaxing with coffee or tea.
RIKER
Doctor Crusher thinks he must have
been at a susceptible point in
the meditation ceremony... when
he was somehow vulnerable.
TROI
Then the flow of negative emotions
and feelings was reversed somehow --
and went back to him.
STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT FIVE 63.
65 CONTINUED:
RIKER
That's our guess. And like a man
with no immune system... he just
couldn't handle the sudden
overload...
TROI
And... Liva?
RIKER
She seems to be fine. He never
got to the point where he could
establish a link with her.
Troi draws a breath... it's been an overwhelming
experience.
TROI
When I think back on the last few
days... it's as though I'm looking
at a Holodeck projection... of
someone else.
RIKER
(gentle smile)
That's kind of how it seemed to
the rest of us...
She reaches out and takes his hand.
TROI
Thanks for sticking by me.
RIKER
I always will.
(wry)
Even when you're old and grey.
She grins and he reaches to her and gives her a hug...
the two hold each other closely, drawing on the
strength of their friendship.
66 OMITTED
67 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship in orbit.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
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