1 00:00:03,587 --> 00:00:07,049 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 44995.3. 2 00:00:07,216 --> 00:00:08,884 We 're en route to the klingon home world, 3 00:00:09,051 --> 00:00:12,179 where I will participate in the installation ceremony of gowron, 4 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:15,140 the next designated leader of the high council. 5 00:00:15,307 --> 00:00:17,067 This visit should also provide an opportunity 6 00:00:17,226 --> 00:00:20,687 for one of my officers to correct a grave injustice. 7 00:00:26,527 --> 00:00:28,153 Enter. 8 00:00:29,905 --> 00:00:32,115 - Am I intruding? - No, sir. 9 00:00:32,282 --> 00:00:33,802 My apologies, captain. I can be back... 10 00:00:33,909 --> 00:00:36,370 No, that won't be necessary, Mr. Worf. 11 00:00:36,537 --> 00:00:38,705 I'm not here as your captain. 12 00:00:38,997 --> 00:00:44,127 I'm here as the man who stood with you before the high council. 13 00:00:44,586 --> 00:00:46,713 Your cha'd/ch. 14 00:00:46,880 --> 00:00:50,384 We will arrive at your home world in less than a day. 15 00:00:53,011 --> 00:00:55,347 It is not time yet. 16 00:00:55,889 --> 00:00:58,392 That doesn't sound like the man who came to me a year ago, 17 00:00:58,559 --> 00:01:01,019 fiercely determined to return home 18 00:01:01,186 --> 00:01:03,605 to clear his father's name or die trying. 19 00:01:04,898 --> 00:01:09,736 Isn't it time to confront the council? To regain your family name? 20 00:01:09,903 --> 00:01:11,446 Let the truth be known? 21 00:01:13,073 --> 00:01:15,701 I have been told 22 00:01:16,451 --> 00:01:18,412 that Patience 23 00:01:18,579 --> 00:01:21,748 is sometimes a more effective weapon than the sword. 24 00:01:23,834 --> 00:01:26,461 Patience is a human virtue. 25 00:01:26,628 --> 00:01:29,840 One that I'm glad to see you've taken to heart. 26 00:01:30,007 --> 00:01:32,926 But doesn't this situation require a more 27 00:01:33,093 --> 00:01:34,720 klingon response? 28 00:01:35,512 --> 00:01:37,806 Your discommendation 29 00:01:37,973 --> 00:01:39,683 is a facade 30 00:01:39,850 --> 00:01:42,561 to protect less honorable men. 31 00:01:42,728 --> 00:01:43,770 It is a lie. 32 00:01:43,937 --> 00:01:45,814 Lies must be challenged. 33 00:01:48,734 --> 00:01:52,613 I have grown weary of bearing this dishonor. 34 00:01:53,363 --> 00:01:54,740 Riker: Riker to picard. 35 00:01:54,906 --> 00:01:55,949 Go ahead, number one. 36 00:01:56,491 --> 00:01:59,369 We've been intercepted by the klingon vessel bortas. 37 00:01:59,536 --> 00:02:02,039 They claim to be our escort. 38 00:02:02,205 --> 00:02:04,291 No escort was scheduled. 39 00:02:11,840 --> 00:02:15,052 - The bortas is standing by, sir. - On-screen. 40 00:02:15,677 --> 00:02:16,720 Gowron. 41 00:02:16,887 --> 00:02:18,388 This is an unexpected pleasure. 42 00:02:18,555 --> 00:02:20,641 I must speak with you, picard. 43 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:23,602 We will have to move quickly if we are to be successful. 44 00:02:23,769 --> 00:02:26,188 - Successful? - Yes. 45 00:02:27,981 --> 00:02:31,109 In preventing a klingon civil war. 46 00:03:04,559 --> 00:03:08,647 Picard: Space, the final frontier. 47 00:03:09,439 --> 00:03:13,402 These are the voyages of the starship enterprise. 48 00:03:13,568 --> 00:03:18,824 Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds, 49 00:03:18,990 --> 00:03:23,370 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 50 00:03:23,537 --> 00:03:27,874 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 51 00:04:25,390 --> 00:04:27,934 The family of duras is massing support. 52 00:04:29,478 --> 00:04:31,354 They have many allies on the council. 53 00:04:31,521 --> 00:04:33,273 But duras died in disgrace. 54 00:04:33,440 --> 00:04:36,151 By klingon tradition, his family should share that disgrace. 55 00:04:36,318 --> 00:04:39,279 Their corruption has poisoned the empire. 56 00:04:39,446 --> 00:04:43,200 Honor will soon have no meaning. 57 00:04:43,784 --> 00:04:45,619 And who speaks for his family now? 58 00:04:45,786 --> 00:04:47,579 Lursa and b'etor. 59 00:04:47,746 --> 00:04:50,081 The sisters of duras. 60 00:04:50,248 --> 00:04:52,793 And they would claim the leadership of the council? 61 00:04:52,959 --> 00:04:54,878 Women may not serve on the council. 62 00:04:56,546 --> 00:04:58,423 - Then how...? - I don't know. 63 00:04:58,590 --> 00:05:01,051 But they are plotting something. 64 00:05:01,968 --> 00:05:06,723 They have secured the loyalty of at least three fleet commanders. 65 00:05:07,307 --> 00:05:09,643 Lursa and b'etor are feared. 66 00:05:10,101 --> 00:05:12,395 And fear is power. 67 00:05:13,647 --> 00:05:15,649 I do not see what I can do to assist. 68 00:05:15,816 --> 00:05:19,486 You were first chosen as arbiter of succession 69 00:05:19,986 --> 00:05:24,241 because no klingon could be trusted. 70 00:05:26,993 --> 00:05:30,330 You accepted this duty. 71 00:05:30,497 --> 00:05:33,250 And you must see it through to the end. 72 00:05:33,583 --> 00:05:36,127 You must ensure my installation. 73 00:05:36,294 --> 00:05:38,338 That is beyond my purview. 74 00:05:41,049 --> 00:05:42,926 You will not support me? 75 00:05:44,386 --> 00:05:48,682 I will not step outside the traditional role of the arbiter. 76 00:05:48,849 --> 00:05:51,393 And if they attempt to block my installation? 77 00:05:53,061 --> 00:05:55,939 Then I can only assure you 78 00:05:56,231 --> 00:06:00,527 that I will deal with any challenge according to klingon law. 79 00:06:01,486 --> 00:06:03,321 I fear 80 00:06:04,030 --> 00:06:07,200 that will not be enough. 81 00:06:09,286 --> 00:06:12,831 Mr. Worf, would you escort our guest to the transporter room? 82 00:06:25,552 --> 00:06:27,220 Begin monitoring romulan activity 83 00:06:27,387 --> 00:06:29,264 along the neutral zone, Mr. Data. 84 00:06:29,431 --> 00:06:32,100 And have the outpost stations send us their tactical reports. 85 00:06:32,267 --> 00:06:33,310 Data: Aye, sir. 86 00:06:34,394 --> 00:06:37,564 The duras family are preparing to move against gowron. 87 00:06:37,731 --> 00:06:39,858 - Backed by romulans? - I don't know. 88 00:06:40,734 --> 00:06:42,611 But there is too much history between the duras 89 00:06:42,777 --> 00:06:45,864 and the romulans to discount the possibility. 90 00:06:56,082 --> 00:06:58,251 Dismissed. 91 00:07:04,591 --> 00:07:05,926 I would speak with you. 92 00:07:06,092 --> 00:07:09,095 I do not hear the words of traitors. 93 00:07:14,392 --> 00:07:17,062 I am not a traitor. 94 00:07:17,228 --> 00:07:19,940 You admitted your guilt before the council. 95 00:07:20,106 --> 00:07:23,610 I accepted discommendation to protect the empire. 96 00:07:24,277 --> 00:07:26,279 Protect it? 97 00:07:26,446 --> 00:07:27,739 How? 98 00:07:29,240 --> 00:07:31,242 It was duras' father 99 00:07:31,409 --> 00:07:35,789 who betrayed our people to the romulans at khitomer, not mine. 100 00:07:36,998 --> 00:07:39,125 Duras? 101 00:07:44,464 --> 00:07:46,341 There is proof of this? 102 00:07:47,509 --> 00:07:48,760 There is. 103 00:07:49,469 --> 00:07:52,681 Why would you accept dishonor to protect duras? 104 00:07:53,473 --> 00:07:57,477 His family was too powerful. 105 00:07:57,936 --> 00:08:00,981 To expose him would have split the empire. 106 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:04,567 Instead, that council chose to blame my father. 107 00:08:04,734 --> 00:08:06,987 The council knew? 108 00:08:18,206 --> 00:08:22,168 I believe you to be a man of honor, gowron. 109 00:08:26,172 --> 00:08:27,757 I ask you, 110 00:08:27,924 --> 00:08:30,343 restore my family name. 111 00:08:32,595 --> 00:08:34,222 Worf, 112 00:08:36,850 --> 00:08:39,602 you killed duras. 113 00:08:39,769 --> 00:08:42,355 I consider that no small favor. 114 00:08:43,398 --> 00:08:47,736 - But what you ask is impossible. - But after your installation... 115 00:08:47,902 --> 00:08:51,656 The grasp of duras reaches out from the grave. 116 00:08:52,907 --> 00:08:54,868 Much of the council 117 00:08:55,035 --> 00:08:58,204 is still loyal to his family. 118 00:08:59,664 --> 00:09:03,585 I must have the council's support 119 00:09:03,752 --> 00:09:05,545 to survive. 120 00:09:05,712 --> 00:09:09,215 I cannot expose their treachery. 121 00:09:10,967 --> 00:09:14,888 You chose to accept this disgrace 122 00:09:15,055 --> 00:09:17,515 for the good of the empire. 123 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:20,769 Now you must live with your decision, 124 00:09:21,269 --> 00:09:23,396 like a klingon. 125 00:09:43,333 --> 00:09:44,834 Guinan? 126 00:09:45,293 --> 00:09:46,933 It was a little quiet down at ten-forward, 127 00:09:47,087 --> 00:09:49,589 so I thought I'd get off a little target practice. 128 00:09:49,756 --> 00:09:51,174 Do you mind if I join you? 129 00:09:51,341 --> 00:09:53,343 You, practice? 130 00:09:53,510 --> 00:09:55,136 I like to keep my eye sharp. 131 00:09:56,763 --> 00:09:58,556 I practice at level 14. 132 00:09:59,182 --> 00:10:03,103 Hmm. Guess I could come down to that level for a while. 133 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:05,605 Begin program. 134 00:10:10,026 --> 00:10:12,626 You know, I had a bet with the captain that I could make you laugh 135 00:10:12,779 --> 00:10:15,198 before you became lieutenant commander. 136 00:10:17,992 --> 00:10:19,661 Not a good bet today. 137 00:10:21,121 --> 00:10:22,872 I've seen you laugh. 138 00:10:26,459 --> 00:10:28,878 Klingons do not laugh. 139 00:10:31,464 --> 00:10:32,590 Guinan: Oh, yes, they do. 140 00:10:32,757 --> 00:10:33,842 Absolutely they do. 141 00:10:34,008 --> 00:10:38,263 You don't. But I've heard klingon belly laughs that would curl your hair. 142 00:10:43,810 --> 00:10:45,937 Your son laughs. He's klingon. 143 00:10:46,104 --> 00:10:48,148 He is a child, and part human. 144 00:10:48,314 --> 00:10:49,816 That's right. 145 00:10:49,983 --> 00:10:52,777 And you're not. You're full klingon, except, 146 00:10:52,944 --> 00:10:54,320 you don't laugh. 147 00:10:54,487 --> 00:10:57,365 I do not laugh because I do not feel like laughing. 148 00:10:58,324 --> 00:11:01,619 Other klingons feel like laughing. What does that say about you? 149 00:11:01,786 --> 00:11:05,456 Perhaps it says that I do not feel like other klingons. 150 00:11:08,293 --> 00:11:10,211 Computer: Program complete. 151 00:11:10,378 --> 00:11:11,838 Good game. 152 00:11:12,005 --> 00:11:15,216 Don't feel bad. I was doing this long before you were born. 153 00:11:16,259 --> 00:11:17,844 So how is he? 154 00:11:18,678 --> 00:11:19,762 Your son. 155 00:11:21,264 --> 00:11:24,934 He is having difficulty adjusting to life on earth. 156 00:11:25,101 --> 00:11:28,146 Ah, I could see where it might be hard for the little guy. 157 00:11:28,313 --> 00:11:32,400 Living with humans, being klingon. It could be very confusing. 158 00:11:32,859 --> 00:11:36,154 - It will not be easy for him. - No, it won't. 159 00:11:36,321 --> 00:11:37,881 But at some point, he's gonna wanna know 160 00:11:38,031 --> 00:11:40,658 what it's like to really be a klingon. 161 00:11:41,117 --> 00:11:43,119 Just as you're learning now. 162 00:11:58,593 --> 00:12:00,136 Come. 163 00:12:04,682 --> 00:12:05,725 Captain, 164 00:12:05,892 --> 00:12:08,728 I request a leave of absence. 165 00:12:11,522 --> 00:12:13,691 Mr. Worf, request granted. 166 00:12:14,901 --> 00:12:16,611 Thank you, sir. 167 00:12:18,571 --> 00:12:20,114 Picard: Lieutenant. 168 00:12:31,084 --> 00:12:32,752 And good luck. 169 00:12:37,548 --> 00:12:39,592 Wo rf: Lieutenant worf, personal log, 170 00:12:39,759 --> 00:12:42,720 stardate 449961. 171 00:12:42,887 --> 00:12:44,347 I have located the klingon ship 172 00:12:44,514 --> 00:12:46,933 on which my brother, kurn, serves as captain, 173 00:12:47,100 --> 00:12:48,851 and have arranged to meet him. 174 00:13:03,533 --> 00:13:06,619 It has been too long, my brother. 175 00:13:07,287 --> 00:13:08,746 Toolong. 176 00:13:08,913 --> 00:13:10,665 We have much to discuss. 177 00:13:10,832 --> 00:13:15,128 I have asked gowron to restore our family honor. He has refused. 178 00:13:15,295 --> 00:13:18,589 Gowron will not live to see the day he leads the council. 179 00:13:19,674 --> 00:13:20,842 What do you mean? 180 00:13:21,009 --> 00:13:22,635 He stands alone, 181 00:13:22,802 --> 00:13:24,595 surrounded by his enemies. 182 00:13:24,762 --> 00:13:27,098 Lursa and b'etor would have him killed, 183 00:13:27,265 --> 00:13:29,642 and if they don't, I will. 184 00:13:30,476 --> 00:13:32,979 - — You will? - Gowron is weak. 185 00:13:33,521 --> 00:13:37,984 The family of duras must never be allowed to rule the council. 186 00:13:38,192 --> 00:13:39,819 Our leaders have failed us. 187 00:13:39,986 --> 00:13:42,947 They no longer deserve our loyalty. 188 00:13:47,410 --> 00:13:51,372 It is time to sweep away the old council 189 00:13:51,914 --> 00:13:55,335 and put a new one in its place. 190 00:13:57,628 --> 00:13:59,255 How can this be done? 191 00:14:01,341 --> 00:14:03,926 I already have the support of four squadron commanders 192 00:14:04,093 --> 00:14:05,887 in key strategic sectors. 193 00:14:06,054 --> 00:14:09,015 When the time comes, they will follow me. 194 00:14:09,182 --> 00:14:12,518 Join us, worf, and we will Usher in a new era, 195 00:14:12,685 --> 00:14:14,812 and regain our family name. 196 00:14:27,950 --> 00:14:30,203 - What? 197 00:14:33,456 --> 00:14:35,708 Gowron has completed the rite of succession. 198 00:14:35,875 --> 00:14:38,378 It is our duty to support him. 199 00:14:42,632 --> 00:14:44,842 Gowron spits in your face 200 00:14:45,009 --> 00:14:47,428 when you ask him to give back what is rightfully ours, 201 00:14:47,595 --> 00:14:48,763 and you would support him? 202 00:14:48,930 --> 00:14:52,308 We cannot regain honor by acting dishonorably. 203 00:14:52,475 --> 00:14:55,144 I will not support gowron. 204 00:14:57,397 --> 00:15:00,233 I am the elder brother, kurn. 205 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:04,112 I speak for our family. 206 00:15:04,278 --> 00:15:07,240 We will back gowron. 207 00:15:11,411 --> 00:15:13,454 But not now. Not yet. 208 00:15:15,623 --> 00:15:17,250 We will wait 209 00:15:17,417 --> 00:15:19,961 until he feels the grasp of his enemies 210 00:15:20,128 --> 00:15:21,629 around his throat, 211 00:15:21,796 --> 00:15:25,258 then we will offer him our support. 212 00:15:27,218 --> 00:15:31,889 And the price will be the restoration of our family name. 213 00:15:44,110 --> 00:15:49,449 It will be difficult to convince my allies to back gowron. 214 00:15:51,367 --> 00:15:53,453 But I will try. 215 00:15:53,619 --> 00:15:56,247 I must go to the mempa sector 216 00:15:56,414 --> 00:15:58,791 to meet with the other squadron commanders. 217 00:15:58,958 --> 00:16:02,503 Contact me when you have gained their support. 218 00:16:02,670 --> 00:16:05,840 Then I will be ready for gowron. 219 00:16:11,220 --> 00:16:14,724 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 44996.8. 220 00:16:14,891 --> 00:16:16,851 My role as arbiter of succession 221 00:16:17,018 --> 00:16:22,231 has again brought me to the great hall of the klingon high council. 222 00:16:34,744 --> 00:16:38,122 Have you reached a decision regarding the succession of power? 223 00:16:44,045 --> 00:16:45,171 Gowron. 224 00:16:53,346 --> 00:16:57,934 Gowron, son of m'rel, hakt'em. 225 00:17:00,311 --> 00:17:04,565 The arbiter confirms that you have completed the rite of succession. 226 00:17:05,024 --> 00:17:06,943 Your enemies have been destroyed. 227 00:17:07,109 --> 00:17:09,111 You stand alone. 228 00:17:09,946 --> 00:17:12,073 Do you wish to claim leadership of the council? 229 00:17:12,823 --> 00:17:14,283 I wish it. 230 00:17:16,285 --> 00:17:18,871 Are there no other challengers? 231 00:17:33,928 --> 00:17:35,596 Toral: There is one. 232 00:17:36,430 --> 00:17:38,516 I will challenge him. 233 00:17:39,517 --> 00:17:42,853 - An arrogant child? - Who are you? 234 00:17:43,229 --> 00:17:46,399 I am toral, son of duras. 235 00:17:46,566 --> 00:17:51,362 - Duras had no son. - But he did, gowron. 236 00:17:53,656 --> 00:17:57,159 So this is your doing, lursa. 237 00:17:57,326 --> 00:17:59,912 We wish to address the council. 238 00:18:05,876 --> 00:18:07,920 Lursa, b'etor, come forward. 239 00:18:13,593 --> 00:18:15,595 Members of the high council, 240 00:18:15,761 --> 00:18:18,222 it is a day of great rejoicing for the family of duras 241 00:18:18,389 --> 00:18:19,724 and the klingon empire. 242 00:18:19,890 --> 00:18:25,062 We have discovered that our brother did indeed have a son and heir. 243 00:18:25,813 --> 00:18:29,734 This is outrageous. Duras had no mate. 244 00:18:30,026 --> 00:18:32,570 Where did you find him, lursa? 245 00:18:32,737 --> 00:18:34,864 In a harlot's bed chamber? 246 00:18:35,031 --> 00:18:39,076 I will personally cut your tongue out, yintagh. 247 00:18:39,243 --> 00:18:40,786 Impudent wretch. 248 00:18:40,953 --> 00:18:45,166 A simple genetic scan will prove his bloodline is valid. 249 00:18:45,333 --> 00:18:48,294 The illegitimate son of duras cannot rule the high council. 250 00:18:48,461 --> 00:18:51,297 The arbiter will consider his validity. 251 00:19:18,366 --> 00:19:23,537 Our allies on the council backed toral's claim. 252 00:19:23,704 --> 00:19:26,999 - It's in picard's hands now. - Excellent. 253 00:19:27,166 --> 00:19:29,627 Everything is proceeding as scheduled. 254 00:19:29,794 --> 00:19:31,545 Why not just kill picard? 255 00:19:33,130 --> 00:19:35,341 Do we want the federation as our enemy? 256 00:19:35,508 --> 00:19:38,552 No. Woman: At least not yet. 257 00:19:39,428 --> 00:19:40,888 But when the time is right, 258 00:19:41,055 --> 00:19:44,350 we will deal with the federation, 259 00:19:44,517 --> 00:19:47,103 and captain picard. 260 00:19:56,612 --> 00:19:59,365 I have met with the other squadron commanders here. 261 00:19:59,532 --> 00:20:02,618 Three will join us. One will not. 262 00:20:02,785 --> 00:20:06,288 That gives us enough strength to control seven key sectors. 263 00:20:08,207 --> 00:20:09,959 Do you know the strength of our enemies? 264 00:20:10,126 --> 00:20:12,044 They have at least seven squadrons. 265 00:20:12,211 --> 00:20:15,840 But most of the fleet has not decided which banner to follow. 266 00:20:16,882 --> 00:20:20,219 Well, gowron is nearly out of options. 267 00:20:20,386 --> 00:20:22,096 Soon he will have no choice. 268 00:20:22,263 --> 00:20:25,015 I will return soon to the home world. 269 00:20:25,182 --> 00:20:26,642 We shall meet then. 270 00:20:30,563 --> 00:20:33,899 Do you also require the original logs recorded during the attack, lieutenant? 271 00:20:34,066 --> 00:20:36,569 Everything we have on the khitomer massacre. 272 00:20:36,736 --> 00:20:38,195 We can provide you with our analysis 273 00:20:38,362 --> 00:20:40,322 of the communications between the khitomer outpost 274 00:20:40,489 --> 00:20:41,741 and the romulan ships. 275 00:20:41,907 --> 00:20:43,159 However, for a complete record, 276 00:20:43,325 --> 00:20:45,119 you will have to contact starbase 24. 277 00:20:45,286 --> 00:20:46,912 Mr. Worf, 278 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:49,582 have you cancelled your leave? 279 00:20:49,749 --> 00:20:51,167 No, sir. 280 00:20:52,418 --> 00:20:55,379 Lieutenant, would you join me in my ready room? 281 00:21:05,848 --> 00:21:07,433 Mr. Worf, 282 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:11,479 you're using our files on the khitomer massacre 283 00:21:11,645 --> 00:21:14,064 as evidence against duras' father? 284 00:21:14,231 --> 00:21:15,274 Yes, sir. 285 00:21:15,691 --> 00:21:18,569 Do you not see an inherent conflict of interest here? 286 00:21:19,278 --> 00:21:22,114 Sir, those federation records will help me prove 287 00:21:22,281 --> 00:21:24,408 my father was falsely accused of treason. 288 00:21:24,575 --> 00:21:26,786 You are using your position as a starfleet officer 289 00:21:26,952 --> 00:21:30,080 to effect political change on your planet. 290 00:21:30,331 --> 00:21:31,957 There could not be a worse compromise 291 00:21:32,124 --> 00:21:33,459 of our fundamental principles. 292 00:21:33,626 --> 00:21:35,628 Do not tie my hands now. 293 00:21:35,795 --> 00:21:38,714 I must be able to prove my father's innocence. 294 00:21:38,881 --> 00:21:41,258 Those federation records can do that. 295 00:21:44,094 --> 00:21:45,805 Mr. Worf, 296 00:21:49,308 --> 00:21:51,977 here I am lecturing you on a conflict of interest, 297 00:21:52,144 --> 00:21:55,648 while I'm desperately trying to avoid one of my own. 298 00:21:57,149 --> 00:21:59,151 Do you think I wish to allow the duras family 299 00:21:59,318 --> 00:22:01,821 to solidify their hold on the council? 300 00:22:02,321 --> 00:22:05,825 Do you think I cannot see for myself the implications for the federation? 301 00:22:05,991 --> 00:22:08,828 Good lord, duras tried to have me killed. 302 00:22:10,704 --> 00:22:13,499 All of my instincts, my training, 303 00:22:13,666 --> 00:22:16,794 my very being as a starfleet officer, 304 00:22:16,961 --> 00:22:21,799 are at odds with my responsibility as arbiter of the klingon high council. 305 00:22:21,966 --> 00:22:25,135 We walk the same tightrope between two worlds, you and I, 306 00:22:25,302 --> 00:22:30,307 we must try our very best to keep those two worlds separate, 307 00:22:31,767 --> 00:22:33,978 or we shall certainly fall. 308 00:22:37,189 --> 00:22:38,315 Yes, sir. 309 00:22:41,610 --> 00:22:44,864 I will make the khitomer massacre files available 310 00:22:45,030 --> 00:22:46,532 to anyone who wants them. 311 00:22:46,699 --> 00:22:49,368 To the high council, to the duras family, to you. 312 00:22:49,952 --> 00:22:51,203 Anyone. 313 00:22:52,872 --> 00:22:54,498 Thank you, sir. 314 00:22:54,748 --> 00:22:56,584 Mr. Worf, 315 00:22:57,418 --> 00:22:59,795 this is as far as I will go. 316 00:23:06,010 --> 00:23:08,804 - Riker: Riker to picard. - Yes, number one. 317 00:23:08,971 --> 00:23:11,432 There's a message coming in for you from the surface. 318 00:23:11,599 --> 00:23:12,892 It's coded personal. 319 00:23:13,267 --> 00:23:14,935 Send it through. 320 00:23:23,652 --> 00:23:25,237 Captain, 321 00:23:25,404 --> 00:23:26,739 welcome. 322 00:23:26,906 --> 00:23:29,366 Please, come in. 323 00:23:33,203 --> 00:23:34,997 Be seated. 324 00:23:41,211 --> 00:23:43,422 Something to drink, captain? 325 00:23:44,882 --> 00:23:47,092 Earl grey, perhaps? 326 00:23:47,426 --> 00:23:48,928 Thank you. 327 00:23:49,637 --> 00:23:51,513 You come alone 328 00:23:51,680 --> 00:23:53,432 and unarmed. 329 00:23:53,599 --> 00:23:57,019 Nothing will be served by killing the arbiter before his decision. 330 00:23:57,186 --> 00:23:59,188 Nevertheless, 331 00:23:59,688 --> 00:24:02,524 a brave act, captain. 332 00:24:18,290 --> 00:24:20,626 Your invitation was unexpected. 333 00:24:20,793 --> 00:24:22,795 We should have extended it much sooner. 334 00:24:22,962 --> 00:24:24,129 We don't want you to judge us 335 00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:26,382 by your experience with our brother. 336 00:24:26,548 --> 00:24:29,343 - Duras was a fool. - He deserved to die. 337 00:24:29,510 --> 00:24:30,886 Forget him. 338 00:24:31,053 --> 00:24:32,137 We have. 339 00:24:32,846 --> 00:24:35,516 We do not wish to be your enemy. 340 00:24:36,141 --> 00:24:38,727 Quite the opposite. 341 00:24:38,894 --> 00:24:40,771 That pleases me. 342 00:24:41,313 --> 00:24:42,439 Have you...? 343 00:24:42,606 --> 00:24:46,694 Have you made your decision regarding toral's challenge? 344 00:24:46,860 --> 00:24:48,821 Picard: I'm pursuing it with due vigilance. 345 00:24:51,031 --> 00:24:53,826 Allow me to heat up your tea. 346 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:59,039 Toral has the bloodline to lead the empire into the next century. 347 00:24:59,498 --> 00:25:01,667 He has the support of the people. 348 00:25:01,834 --> 00:25:04,336 Then it remains to see if he has the support of law. 349 00:25:04,503 --> 00:25:05,838 B'etor: But he must. 350 00:25:06,005 --> 00:25:08,007 Surely you can see that. 351 00:25:10,259 --> 00:25:12,344 I'll tell you what I see. 352 00:25:12,511 --> 00:25:15,180 If I find toral's challenge valid, 353 00:25:15,347 --> 00:25:18,350 the two of you will very quickly gain control of the council, 354 00:25:18,517 --> 00:25:23,188 and gowron will be found dead shortly thereafter. 355 00:25:23,522 --> 00:25:26,316 If I reject toral's claim, 356 00:25:26,483 --> 00:25:29,069 you will accuse me of serving federation interests, 357 00:25:29,236 --> 00:25:32,573 and it will serve as a rallying cry to declare war, 358 00:25:32,740 --> 00:25:34,450 and overthrow gowron. 359 00:25:34,908 --> 00:25:37,703 You see very clearly, captain. 360 00:25:38,704 --> 00:25:41,665 But one thing is missing. 361 00:25:42,499 --> 00:25:45,252 If you rule against us, 362 00:25:45,419 --> 00:25:48,172 and we are victorious in a war against gowron... 363 00:25:48,338 --> 00:25:49,465 Which we would be. 364 00:25:49,631 --> 00:25:53,385 It will mean the end of the alliance with the federation. 365 00:25:53,552 --> 00:25:56,096 And we would hate to see that happen as much as you would. 366 00:25:57,347 --> 00:25:59,975 This is not a threat, captain. 367 00:26:00,142 --> 00:26:02,186 Just an unfortunate truth. 368 00:26:02,561 --> 00:26:04,313 So why be our enemy, 369 00:26:04,480 --> 00:26:06,815 when you can be our friend? 370 00:26:12,154 --> 00:26:15,741 You have manipulated the circumstances with the skill 371 00:26:15,908 --> 00:26:17,242 of a romulan. 372 00:26:17,409 --> 00:26:19,912 My decision will be announced at high sun tomorrow. 373 00:26:20,079 --> 00:26:23,665 Excellent tea. Good day, ladies. 374 00:26:45,646 --> 00:26:47,439 What is your decision? 375 00:26:47,606 --> 00:26:51,527 Picard: K'tal, this council knows the law of heredity well. 376 00:26:55,197 --> 00:27:00,244 A son shall share in the honors or crimes of his father. 377 00:27:01,286 --> 00:27:03,038 Toral is duras' son. 378 00:27:03,205 --> 00:27:05,374 That has been established by genetic scan. 379 00:27:05,541 --> 00:27:08,168 But with due respect to the traditions and laws 380 00:27:08,335 --> 00:27:09,920 of this high council, 381 00:27:10,087 --> 00:27:14,133 there is no basis for accepting a petition for leadership from a boy 382 00:27:14,299 --> 00:27:16,927 who has fought no battles, 383 00:27:17,094 --> 00:27:19,346 shed no blood for his people, 384 00:27:19,513 --> 00:27:22,266 nor earned honor for himself. 385 00:27:22,641 --> 00:27:25,811 One day, perhaps, he shall. 386 00:27:26,270 --> 00:27:28,105 But not now. 387 00:27:31,024 --> 00:27:34,486 Duras is dead. His claim to the leadership died with him. 388 00:27:34,653 --> 00:27:36,155 Gowron shall lead the council. 389 00:27:37,948 --> 00:27:40,659 The arbiter has ruled. 390 00:27:40,993 --> 00:27:42,828 There are no more challengers. 391 00:27:44,913 --> 00:27:48,542 Does the federation dictate klingon destiny? 392 00:27:50,919 --> 00:27:54,381 Follow me, and I will show you honor. 393 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:57,926 Follow him 394 00:27:59,178 --> 00:28:02,764 and you reject all klingon law. 395 00:28:14,568 --> 00:28:17,613 Can you not see what you are doing? 396 00:28:18,655 --> 00:28:21,283 Are you blind to what they represent? 397 00:28:23,035 --> 00:28:24,369 Then go. 398 00:28:25,078 --> 00:28:28,874 Your blood will paint the way to the future. 399 00:29:03,242 --> 00:29:05,452 Your message said it was urgent. 400 00:29:05,619 --> 00:29:06,662 What do you want? 401 00:29:07,079 --> 00:29:09,581 Your forces are weak, gowron. 402 00:29:09,748 --> 00:29:12,584 You need help to fight the family of duras. 403 00:29:12,751 --> 00:29:15,337 From one dishonored klingon. 404 00:29:15,504 --> 00:29:18,548 I offer you four klingon squadrons. 405 00:29:20,592 --> 00:29:23,428 Why would they follow you, a starfleet officer? 406 00:29:23,595 --> 00:29:26,974 They are pledged to support my brother, kurn. 407 00:29:29,268 --> 00:29:31,270 - Kurn is your brother? - Yes. 408 00:29:31,436 --> 00:29:34,564 His true bloodlines were hidden to protect him. 409 00:29:35,440 --> 00:29:37,609 Kurn will follow me? 410 00:29:37,776 --> 00:29:39,569 He has opposed me in the past. 411 00:29:39,736 --> 00:29:44,366 I am the elder brother. He will do as I say. 412 00:29:45,117 --> 00:29:47,286 What is it you want in return? 413 00:29:47,786 --> 00:29:49,246 You know my price. 414 00:29:49,413 --> 00:29:51,665 The return of your honor 415 00:29:51,832 --> 00:29:53,959 for the support of four squadrons? 416 00:29:54,126 --> 00:29:57,170 No. That will not be enough. 417 00:29:57,337 --> 00:30:01,008 The duras family controls most of the fleet. 418 00:30:02,134 --> 00:30:04,970 We must have federation help. 419 00:30:05,470 --> 00:30:08,765 - They will not intervene. - Perhaps not yet. 420 00:30:10,309 --> 00:30:14,313 But starfleet command will listen to picard, and picard, 421 00:30:14,730 --> 00:30:16,356 listens to you. 422 00:30:16,523 --> 00:30:19,318 I can ask nothing more of him in this matter. 423 00:30:21,445 --> 00:30:22,487 What? 424 00:30:22,988 --> 00:30:25,949 - ' My duty as a starfleet officer... - You come to me 425 00:30:26,116 --> 00:30:29,786 and demand the restoration of your family honor, 426 00:30:31,330 --> 00:30:34,916 and now you hide behind human excuses. 427 00:30:37,961 --> 00:30:40,297 What are you, worf? 428 00:30:40,464 --> 00:30:45,010 Do you tremble and quake with fear at the approach of combat, 429 00:30:45,677 --> 00:30:49,514 hoping to talk your way out of a fight like a human? 430 00:30:50,265 --> 00:30:53,643 Or do you hear the cry of the warrior, 431 00:30:54,019 --> 00:30:55,228 calling you to battle, 432 00:30:55,395 --> 00:30:58,565 calling you to glory, like a klingon? 433 00:31:07,157 --> 00:31:09,076 - Status? - Aft shields down. 434 00:31:09,242 --> 00:31:11,244 Warp coils damaged. 435 00:31:12,996 --> 00:31:15,874 A second ship is joining the attack on the bortas. 436 00:31:22,464 --> 00:31:24,424 It's begun. 437 00:31:31,306 --> 00:31:32,557 Send an emergency signal 438 00:31:32,724 --> 00:31:34,976 to any loyal ships. 439 00:31:36,103 --> 00:31:38,355 Impulse engines not responding. 440 00:31:47,948 --> 00:31:50,075 Gowron: Engage emergency override. 441 00:31:51,159 --> 00:31:52,202 Override engaged. 442 00:31:52,369 --> 00:31:54,746 Disruptors still not responding. 443 00:31:56,248 --> 00:31:58,583 The bortas has lost her port shields, sir. 444 00:31:58,750 --> 00:32:01,586 It is unlikely they will withstand another hit in that quarter. 445 00:32:02,963 --> 00:32:05,841 Their primary life support has failed, sir. 446 00:32:06,007 --> 00:32:08,885 The bortas has put out a general distress call. 447 00:32:18,311 --> 00:32:20,188 Ensign reel, 448 00:32:21,106 --> 00:32:23,400 plot a course to take us safely away from the combat area. 449 00:32:23,567 --> 00:32:24,609 Half impulse. 450 00:32:25,485 --> 00:32:27,946 Captain, the bortas is gowron's ship. 451 00:32:28,113 --> 00:32:30,593 If he's the legitimate leader of the empire, shouldn't we help? 452 00:32:30,740 --> 00:32:32,100 If we go to the aid of the bortas, 453 00:32:32,242 --> 00:32:35,454 we'll be dragging the federation into a klingon civil war. 454 00:32:36,288 --> 00:32:37,456 What about worf? 455 00:32:40,459 --> 00:32:41,918 Ensign, 456 00:32:42,085 --> 00:32:43,128 engage. 457 00:32:52,012 --> 00:32:53,388 Port shields are still down. 458 00:32:53,972 --> 00:32:55,307 Disruptors on-line. 459 00:32:55,474 --> 00:32:58,226 Lock on target. Worf: No. 460 00:32:58,768 --> 00:33:01,563 Don't you see? Their sensors will detect a weapons lock. 461 00:33:01,730 --> 00:33:04,316 If they think we're helpless, they will try to board the ship. 462 00:33:04,483 --> 00:33:07,819 I can aim and fire disruptors manually when they drop their shields. 463 00:33:16,495 --> 00:33:19,372 Thirty-five thousand kellicams. 464 00:33:19,956 --> 00:33:22,334 Twenty thousand kellicams. 465 00:33:23,293 --> 00:33:25,086 Now within transporter range. 466 00:33:28,965 --> 00:33:31,218 - They're dropping their shields. - Fire! 467 00:33:40,352 --> 00:33:41,853 Worf: Firing on the second target. 468 00:33:45,565 --> 00:33:48,693 They were able to raise the shields in time. Minor damage only. 469 00:33:53,573 --> 00:33:55,200 Disruptors off-line. 470 00:33:55,367 --> 00:33:57,827 All power to shields. 471 00:33:59,037 --> 00:34:00,121 Shields failing. 472 00:34:13,051 --> 00:34:14,135 Incoming message. 473 00:34:14,302 --> 00:34:15,387 On viewer. 474 00:34:16,137 --> 00:34:18,473 This is captain kurn of the hegh'ta. 475 00:34:18,640 --> 00:34:23,144 We come to defend the empire, and to follow the banner of gowron. 476 00:34:23,311 --> 00:34:25,438 You have done well, captain kurn. 477 00:34:25,605 --> 00:34:29,276 Lursa and b'etor have moved more quickly than I anticipated. 478 00:34:29,442 --> 00:34:32,279 We shall not underestimate them again. 479 00:34:32,612 --> 00:34:34,573 Meet us at the great hall. 480 00:34:39,578 --> 00:34:41,580 Advise the enterprise 481 00:34:41,746 --> 00:34:44,874 that their delegation is welcome to attend 482 00:34:46,126 --> 00:34:49,170 my installation as leader. 483 00:34:51,172 --> 00:34:55,135 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 44998.3. 484 00:34:55,302 --> 00:34:56,886 With new-found support, 485 00:34:57,053 --> 00:35:00,765 gowron has chosen to proceed with the installation ceremony. 486 00:35:00,932 --> 00:35:02,767 The enterprise has returned 487 00:35:02,934 --> 00:35:07,355 so that I may perform my final duty as arbiter of succession. 488 00:35:24,748 --> 00:35:29,044 Receive now the loyalty of the council and of the empire. 489 00:35:53,943 --> 00:35:56,821 You both fought as warriors. 490 00:35:56,988 --> 00:36:00,116 You have proven your hearts are klingon. 491 00:36:07,999 --> 00:36:11,169 I return your family honor. 492 00:36:11,920 --> 00:36:16,591 I give you back that which was wrongfully taken from you. 493 00:36:17,217 --> 00:36:20,845 Let your name be spoken once again. 494 00:36:21,304 --> 00:36:23,264 You are worf, 495 00:36:24,182 --> 00:36:27,060 son of mogh. 496 00:36:44,411 --> 00:36:49,416 The duras family is gathering a large force near beta thoridar. 497 00:36:49,624 --> 00:36:51,960 As per the terms of the treaty of alliance, 498 00:36:52,127 --> 00:36:55,505 I now formally request your assistance 499 00:36:55,672 --> 00:36:58,717 in fighting these enemies of the empire. 500 00:36:58,883 --> 00:37:00,510 These enemies are klingon. 501 00:37:00,677 --> 00:37:02,303 By right and tradition, 502 00:37:02,470 --> 00:37:05,056 I am the sole leader. 503 00:37:05,724 --> 00:37:08,017 All who oppose me 504 00:37:08,184 --> 00:37:09,728 are traitors. 505 00:37:09,894 --> 00:37:12,063 I understand your position, but I'm sure you're aware 506 00:37:12,230 --> 00:37:15,567 that the federation cannot interfere in what is by definition, 507 00:37:15,734 --> 00:37:18,194 an internal klingon affair. 508 00:37:18,987 --> 00:37:21,948 You arbitrated the rite of succession. 509 00:37:22,115 --> 00:37:24,200 You are already involved. 510 00:37:24,367 --> 00:37:26,327 My duties in that regard are finished. 511 00:37:26,494 --> 00:37:27,746 Worf: Captain, 512 00:37:27,912 --> 00:37:30,457 we must intervene. 513 00:37:31,249 --> 00:37:34,002 The duras family is corrupt and hungry for power, 514 00:37:34,169 --> 00:37:36,713 with no sense of honor or loyalty. 515 00:37:36,880 --> 00:37:40,925 They represent a grave threat to the security of the federation. 516 00:37:41,885 --> 00:37:43,511 Captain, 517 00:37:46,598 --> 00:37:47,932 you and I know 518 00:37:48,099 --> 00:37:51,269 that they have conspired with romulans in the past. 519 00:37:51,436 --> 00:37:53,980 If they should be Victors in this war, 520 00:37:54,147 --> 00:37:57,609 they would surely form a new klingon-romulan alliance. 521 00:37:57,776 --> 00:38:00,111 And that would represent a fundamental shift of power 522 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:01,780 in this quadrant. 523 00:38:01,946 --> 00:38:04,657 Starfleet must support gowron. 524 00:38:04,824 --> 00:38:09,662 It is in the interest of both the federation and the empire. 525 00:38:10,330 --> 00:38:12,123 I beg you, 526 00:38:12,290 --> 00:38:14,334 support us in our cause. 527 00:38:15,627 --> 00:38:19,214 Mr. Worf, I don't have to lecture you on the principle of non-interference. 528 00:38:19,380 --> 00:38:23,301 And as starfleet officers we have all sworn an oath to uphold that principle 529 00:38:23,468 --> 00:38:28,473 whatever our personal feelings. I'm sorry, I must refuse your request. 530 00:38:39,859 --> 00:38:40,902 Mr. Worf. 531 00:38:44,322 --> 00:38:45,949 I'm afraid I must recall you to duty. 532 00:38:46,115 --> 00:38:49,202 The enterprise will be leaving this sector immediately. 533 00:38:52,121 --> 00:38:53,331 Captain, 534 00:38:53,498 --> 00:38:55,834 I respectfully request 535 00:38:56,000 --> 00:38:58,461 that I be allowed to take an extended leave of absence. 536 00:38:58,628 --> 00:39:01,047 Mr. Worf, your responsibilities as a starfleet officer 537 00:39:01,214 --> 00:39:03,842 are incompatible with remaining on board a klingon ship 538 00:39:04,008 --> 00:39:05,426 during a time of war. 539 00:39:07,053 --> 00:39:11,182 - Captain. - I order you to return to duty at once. 540 00:39:18,231 --> 00:39:20,859 Then I resign my commission 541 00:39:21,025 --> 00:39:23,194 as a starfleet officer. 542 00:39:30,034 --> 00:39:33,329 I will await you aboard the bortas. 543 00:40:09,866 --> 00:40:10,909 Enter. 544 00:40:13,077 --> 00:40:14,913 Am I intruding? 545 00:40:15,371 --> 00:40:16,873 No, sir. 546 00:40:18,416 --> 00:40:20,585 I understand you'll be serving on board the bortas. 547 00:40:21,377 --> 00:40:22,837 As weapons officer. 548 00:40:24,339 --> 00:40:27,592 Your tactical knowledge and experience will serve them well. 549 00:40:29,010 --> 00:40:30,136 Thank you, sir. 550 00:40:33,306 --> 00:40:34,849 Mr. Worf, 551 00:40:35,433 --> 00:40:38,019 are you certain that this is the right decision? 552 00:40:43,024 --> 00:40:45,526 I was rescued from khitomer 553 00:40:45,985 --> 00:40:47,987 by humans. 554 00:40:48,613 --> 00:40:52,408 Raised and loved by human parents. 555 00:40:54,077 --> 00:40:58,456 I spent most of my life around humans, fought beside them. 556 00:41:00,583 --> 00:41:03,169 But I was born klingon. 557 00:41:03,336 --> 00:41:06,130 My heart is of that world. 558 00:41:06,297 --> 00:41:11,469 I do hear the cry of the warrior. 559 00:41:14,305 --> 00:41:16,599 I belong with my people. 560 00:41:18,226 --> 00:41:21,354 Being the only klingon ever to serve in starfleet 561 00:41:21,521 --> 00:41:24,023 gave you a singular distinction. 562 00:41:27,318 --> 00:41:30,363 I felt that what was unique about you 563 00:41:30,530 --> 00:41:32,782 was your humanity. 564 00:41:33,992 --> 00:41:37,245 Compassion, generosity, fairness. 565 00:41:37,662 --> 00:41:42,208 You took the best qualities of humanity and made them part of you. 566 00:41:42,375 --> 00:41:44,460 The result was a man 567 00:41:44,627 --> 00:41:47,630 who I was proud to call one of my officers. 568 00:41:52,844 --> 00:41:55,930 I'll have your belongings transported to the bortas. 569 00:41:57,932 --> 00:41:59,559 Thank you, sir. 570 00:42:16,701 --> 00:42:17,952 Attention on deck. 571 00:42:58,618 --> 00:43:01,579 Permission to leave the ship, sir. 572 00:43:03,289 --> 00:43:05,124 Permission granted. 573 00:43:13,257 --> 00:43:14,759 Good bye. 574 00:43:22,683 --> 00:43:24,519 Dismissed. 575 00:44:04,517 --> 00:44:07,812 Picard has rejected gowron's plea for help. 576 00:44:09,313 --> 00:44:11,566 The enterprise has left orbit. 577 00:44:11,732 --> 00:44:12,900 Coward. 578 00:44:13,067 --> 00:44:15,194 He didn't have the courage to face us. 579 00:44:15,361 --> 00:44:17,989 - The federation is a... - Woman: Celebrate later, toral. 580 00:44:21,159 --> 00:44:24,203 We should not discount Jean-Luc picard yet. 581 00:44:24,662 --> 00:44:26,497 He is human. 582 00:44:27,331 --> 00:44:32,003 And humans have a way of showing up when you least expect them.