STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Heart Of Glory"
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Written by
Maurice Hurley
Directed by
Rob Bowman
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REV. FINAL DRAFT
JANUARY 13, 1988
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Heart Of Glory"
CAST
PICARD KLINGONS
RIKER CAPTAIN KORRIS
BEVERLY LIEUTENANT KONMEL
DATA KUNIVAS
TASHA CAPTAIN K'NERA
WORF
GEORDI
NURSE
GUARD (RAMOS)
Non-Speaking
MOTHER
DAUGHTER
SECURITY TEAM
ONE GUARD
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - SETS
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Heart Of Glory"
SETS
INTERIORS EXTERIORS
USS ENTERPRISE USS ENTERPRISE
Main bridge
Transporter Room THE BATRIS
Sickbay
Guest Quarters
Various corridors
Security Area
Main Engineering
THE BATRIS
corridor
Main Engineering
Auxiliary Control Room
- Engineering Compartment
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Heart Of Glory"
TEASER
FADE IN:
A1 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
moving at sub-warp.
1 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Minimum BRIDGE CREW -- TASHA; GEORDI is at Conn; DATA at
Ops; RIKER and PICARD in the Command Position. WORF
turns from his Aft Station.
WORF
Captain! Communication from
Starfleet. They have recorded
a disturbance in the Neutral Zone.
2 REACTIONS
PICARD
What is the nature of the
disturbance?
WORF
A battle. Quadrant nine --
coordinates zero-seven-zero, mark
three. No information who is
involved. They are asking if we
can investigate.
PICARD
Answer "affirmative."
(to Geordi)
Lieutenant La Forge, lay in the
course.
DATA
Captain, I have no reports of any
Federation ships in that area.
RIKER
Ferengi?
PICARD
It's a little out of their area.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - TEASER 2.
2 CONTINUED:
RIKER
Should we separate the saucer?
PICARD
Let's get some more information
first.
GEORDI
Course set.
PICARD
Speed -- warp seven.
GEORDI
Warp seven. Aye.
PICARD
Engage.
3 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it warps towards us.
4 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
It's very tense. Worf at Science; Data at Ops; Picard --
alert, watching.
GEORDI
We are approaching the Neutral
Zone.
TASHA
Sir... Sensors indicate several
recent photon explosions and heavy
phaser activity.
DATA
I have analyzed the residue of
the explosives. They are not of
any known Ferengi design. It is
possibly Romulan.
Picard REACTS.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - TEASER 3.
4 CONTINUED:
PICARD
That's a name we haven't heard
for a while.
RIKER
And I could have gone a lot longer
without hearing it.
PICARD
If the Romulans have returned to
this sector we should know about
it.
RIKER
Shall we move to the Battle
bridge?
PICARD
Not yet. Worf, any further
activity?
WORF
Negative, sir.
PICARD
Slow to half impulse.
GEORDI
Slowing to one-half impulse.
5 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The ship comes out of warp speed.
6 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Everyone is tense and expectant.
GEORDI
Entering quadrant nine-zero-seven,
mark three.
PICARD
Shields and deflectors up.
DATA
I have located a ship. It is
drifting.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - TEASER 4.
6 CONTINUED:
PICARD
On the Main Viewer.
DATA
Aye, sir.
7 ANGLE TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)
There is a distant ship.
PICARD
Magnify!
The IMAGE on the Screen INCREASES in size. It is now
possible to see extensive battle damage.
DATA
The life-support systems on the
ship are failing, propulsion,
navigation, and all
communication, inoperative.
PICARD
Any trace of the other ship?
DATA
None, sir.
RIKER
If it is a Romulan vessel, it
could be cloaked.
PICARD
(to Worf)
Send this to Starfleet. We are
entering the Neutral Zone.
(to Geordi)
Get us in a little closer, Mister
La Forge. Stay sharp everyone.
8 OMITTED
9 INT. MAIN BRIDGE - TO INCLUDE MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)
which displays THE BATRIS. Everyone studies the damaged
vessel as the Enterprise moves around it.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - TEASER 5.
9 CONTINUED:
RIKER
It's Talarian.
PICARD
Any life signs?
WORF
Nothing yet.
There is a lot of tension.
DATA
I have identified the vessel.
It is the Batris. A general
cargo vessel.
RIKER
Long way from home.
PICARD
Stay sharp. If this is a result
of a Romulan attack, they could
still be in the area.
WORF
Captain. Possible life signs.
PICARD
What do you mean "possible?"
WORF
I cannot be positive. The
readings emanate from a location
near what is left of Main
Engineering. There is a great
deal of magnetic and radioactive
clutter making a positive
determination difficult.
RIKER
I'll prepare an away team.
PICARD
Lieutenant Yar, remain at your
post. Whoever attacked the
freighter may still be in the
area.
TASHA
(reluctantly)
Aye, sir.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - TEASER 6.
9 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
Data, Geordi. Let's go.
PICARD
Lieutenant La Forge, are we close
enough to use the Visual Acuity
transmitter?
GEORDI
We can try it, sir.
PICARD
Then please do. And Number One -
everything about this seems wrong.
RIKER
Agreed. It smells like a trap.
And they DEPART.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT ONE 7.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
10 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it slowly APPROACHES the other ship.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, stardate 41503.7.
We have entered the Neutral Zone.
A Talarian freighter has been
severely damaged in a battle.
Why, and with whom is unknown.
Personal note: I hope this event
is not a precursor of things to
come, and that the peace which
has endured for the last several
decades will continue.
11 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Riker, Data and Geordi have gathered and are preparing
to beam over. A check of equipment. Geordi clips on
the transmitter for his VISOR.
RIKER
What exactly does that device do?
GEORDI
Data and I have been working on
a way to transmit what my VISOR
sees. If it works, the bridge
will be able to monitor us.
DATA
It is very restricted. The signal
from Geordi's VISOR is so complex
that it is difficult to encode
and breaks down easily.
RIKER
That means it doesn't have much
range.
GEORDI
Correct. The effective range is
a few kilometers, but we're
working on that.
(touches communicator)
Bridge, this is Lieutenant La
Forge.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE 8.
11 CONTINUED:
WORF'S COM VOICE
This is the bridge.
GEORDI
I have attached the Visual Acuity
Transmitter.
WORF'S COM VOICE
We are receiving.
GEORDI
I am switching off.
12 ANOTHER ANGLE
as they gather on the Transporter Pad.
RIKER
Set phasers on stun.
They all check their weapons.
RIKER
(continuing)
Let's be ready for anything.
He takes a quick, final look at his team.
RIKER
(continuing; to the
TRANSPORTER CHIEF)
Energize.
13 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)
The corridor is very DIMLY LIGHTED. There is evidence
of the recent battle everywhere. Charred walls -
damaged bulkheads. The transporter effect brings the
away team INTO THE SCENE. They are very tense. Data
scans with his tricorder as the others look around.
14 GEORDI
steps slightly to the side.
GEORDI
La Forge to Enterprise.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE 9.
15 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard on the bridge.
PICARD
This is the Enterprise.
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
Captain, I am switching on the
transmitter.
PICARD
Ready to receive.
(to the bridge crew)
Put this on the Main Viewer.
He leans forward as the IMAGE COMES ON the Screen.
For the first time, Picard sees as Geordi sees.
(Pattern and image to be determined.)
PICARD
Extraordinary.
16 INTERCUT
The other members of the bridge crew as they, too,
REACT with astonishment.
PICARD
I understand him better than I
ever have.
17 MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)
Geordi's VISIONS. (TBD)
18 ANGLE ON PICARD (OPTICAL)
For a moment all else is forgotten as he is consumed
by the image on the Main Viewer.
PICARD
Geordi. What was that? Over to
the left.
Geordi looks to the left.
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
What?
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE 10.
18 CONTINUED:
PICARD
That -- right there? No -- back.
Yes. That -- right there. What
is it?
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
It's Commander Riker.
PICARD
To me it's just an undefined
upright form, standing in a wild
visual frenzy. Can you filter out
the extraneous information?
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
No, I get it all simultaneously.
PICARD
It's a jumble. How can you make
heads or tails of it?
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
I select what I want to see and
disregard the rest.
PICARD
How is that possible?
19 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR
Geordi chuckles.
GEORDI
How, in a noisy room, can you pick
out one specific voice or sound?
PICARD'S COM VOICE
It's something you learn.
GEORDI
Exactly. It's something I have
learned. Does that make it
clearer?
20 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Picard stares at the viewscreen, trying to accomplish
in minutes what took Geordi a lifetime to learn.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT ONE 11.
20 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Yes. Look over at Data.
Geordi complies and WE SEE the difference between them
from Geordi's point of view.
PICARD
(continuing)
There's an aura around Data.
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
Yes, of course. He's an android.
21 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR
Data and Riker are getting impatient with this
conversation.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
From the way you say that, you
must think we all see it.
GEORDI
Don't you?
RIKER
Captain - I don't mean to break
this up, but...
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Yes, of course, Number One.
Proceed.
Riker leads the away team down the corridor.
DATA
I am detecting high levels of
Deuterium gas. Probably coming
from the leakage in the drive
system.
RIKER
Toxic?
DATA
Not as yet.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE 12.
22 OMITTED
23 INT. BATRIS - ANOTHER ANGLE - CORRIDOR
As the members of the Enterprise move forward, the
damage becomes move extensive. They pause at an
intersection.
DATA
The life signs are emanating from
the far side of Engineering.
RIKER
What's the safest way around?
DATA
All routes are equally dangerous.
GEORDI
Which one is the least dangerous?
DATA
There is no significant
difference.
RIKER
Then steady on.
Geordi notices something.
GEORDI
Commander, a fissure is developing
in the bulkhead. The skin of the
ship is losing its integrity.
RIKER
Where? I don't see it.
GEORDI
There.
Riker looks, but still cannot see anything except the
charred bulkhead.
24 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Picard is standing in front of the Main Viewer.
PICARD
Step closer.
Geordi complies.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE 13.
24 CONTINUED:
PICARD
(continuing)
It looks to me like a spectrograph
indicating metal fatigue. Is that
how you interpret it?
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
Correct, Captain.
25 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR
Riker steps up beside Geordi.
RIKER
How long before the hull ruptures?
GEORDI
Impossible to be exact. Five
minutes -- probably less.
RIKER
Come on.
25A ANOTHER ANGLE
They move forward into the DARKENED corridor toward
the WHITE GLOW coming from what was the Engineering
Section of the Batris.
25B INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL) (FORMERLY SCENE 35)
as Picard watches Geordi's POV, his IMAGE BREAKS UP,
then GOES OUT.
PICARD
I've lost the transmission.
GEORDI'S COM VOICE
Signal overload. I'm surprised
it lasted this long.
26 INT. BATRIS - MAIN ENGINEERING
As the away team COMES to the entrance. All except
Data cover up against the heat and INTENSE LIGHT.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE 14.
27 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
as Picard and the others on the bridge listen to what
is happening on the Batris.
28 INT. BATRIS - MAIN ENGINEERING
Data makes a sweep with his tricorder.
DATA
The life signs are very strong
now. They are coming from over
there.
RIKER
Is there any other way around?
DATA
Negative. This is the only way.
I think the safest way to proceed
is for me to cross alone. The
heat and toxic gases have less
effect on me.
RIKER
Agreed.
29 ANOTHER ANGLE
as Data walks through the maelstrom.
30 ANGLE ON RIKER AND GEORDI
They watch Data DISAPPEAR through the wall of heated
gases.
31 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard listens.
32 INT. BATRIS - MAIN ENGINEERING
Riker and Geordi wait impatiently.
33 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
As Picard listens.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE 15.
34 INT. BATRIS - MAIN ENGINEERING
What Picard saw was Data RETURNING. He pauses halfway
across the Engineering compartment.
DATA
I found them. The door to their
compartment is jammed.
One by one they cover up from the intense heat and
SPRINT ACROSS the Engineering section.
35 OMITTED
36 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR
They arrive in front of the sealed compartment. The
damage here is more severe. Torn pieces of bulkhead
block the door to the compartment.
DATA
The control mechanism. It is
inoperative.
Riker squeezes his arm through a twisted piece of metal
and pounds on the door.
RIKER
This is Commander Riker of the
USS Enterprise. Can you hear me?
There is no response.
DATA
I advise against the use of
phasers. The gas buildup is too
great, Commander.
GEORDI
Yes. A phaser discharge now could
blow us all out of here.
They BACK OFF.
37 OMITTED
38 INT. BATRIS - DOOR TO AUXILIARY CONTROL ROOM
Data clears the doorway of debris.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT ONE 16.
39 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard is frustrated at no longer being able to see
what's happening to the away team.
PICARD
What's going on?
RIKER'S COM VOICE
We are about to force the door.
40 INT. BATRIS - DOOR TO AUXILIARY CONTROL ROOM
as Data steps closer to the door. With considerable
difficulty he wedges one hand in between the sliding
door panels. Then slowly he gets the other hand in
place. Data, now with both hands in between the door
panels, puts his great strength to work again, and
slowly pries the doors APART.
41
thru OMITTED
42
43 ANOTHER ANGLE
As soon as there is enough of an opening, both Riker
and Geordi put their shoulders to the job, and between
them all the door is OPENED. Riker STEPS THROUGH.
44 INT. BATRIS - ENGINEERING COMPARTMENT
As Riker ENTERS the room he sees TWO BLURRED FIGURES.
The first steps forward. It's dreamlike. A figure
looms out of the DARKNESS. A very tall, very fierce
KLINGON.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
What is it? What are you seeing?
RIKER
Klingons.
45 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard REACTS to this new twist.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT ONE 17.
45 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Klingons.
Worf REACTS.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 18.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
46 OMITTED
46A INT. MAIN BRIDGE (FORMERLY SCENE 47A)
PICARD
Tasha, go to Transporter Room
Three. I want you there when the
away team returns.
47 INT. BATRIS - ENGINEERING COMPARTMENT
The Klingon, KORRIS, moves forward to begin formalized
greetings.
KORRIS
I am Korris.
RIKER
We'll handle the formalities later -
right now we have to get off
this ship. Are there any others
still alive?
KORRIS
No.
Data APPEARS in the torn hatchway.
DATA
I believe there is a quicker way
out of here.
GEORDI
Let's go.
Riker indicates a third figure on the floor.
RIKER
Check him, Data.
Data steps over and scans the figure with his
tricorder.
DATA
He is alive -- but just barely.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 19.
47 CONTINUED:
RIKER
Pick him up and let's get out of
here.
Data starts to lift the stricken man. Korris steps up
beside Data.
KORRIS
No. I will carry him.
DATA
As you wish.
47A OMITTED
48 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR
as the group hurries through the debris. There is a
BOILING, RUMBLING EFFECT on the ship.
GEORDI
We're out of time, Commander -- the
ship's going to blow.
RIKER
Transporter Room, have you got
a lock on us?
TASHA'S COM VOICE
Not yet. Too much interference.
You have to get farther away from
the Engineering section.
Behind them there is an ominous change in the GAS
BUILDUP.
49 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Everyone watches the screen. Worf, from his Science
Station where he is monitoring the Batris:
WORF
Sir, the Engineering section is
at critical. Destruction of the
Batris is imminent.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT TWO 20.
50 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR
They come to a bend in the corridor, turn the corner
and bump into a solid wall of debris.
RIKER
End of the line. Transporter
Room, we've gone as far as we can.
Get us off -- now!
The away team and the Klingons stand ready to beam.
51 OMITTED
52 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
as Lieutenant Yar tries to get a solid fix on the away
team.
TASHA
It's not good. I can't get
locked on.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
They're out of options. Do it.
Tasha energizes.
53 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR (OPTICAL)
The BEAM OUT BEGINS, then STOPS, then TRIES TO START
again.
54 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM
Tasha shakes her head in frustration, makes an attempt
to fine-tune her equipment and tries again.
55 INT. BATRIS - CORRIDOR
A CLOUD BOILS up at the end of the corridor. There is
a CRACKLING SOUND, followed by a RUMBLE.
ANGLE ON THE AWAY TEAM
They REACT.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT TWO 21.
56 EXT. SPACE - THE BATRIS (OPTICAL)
As it BLOWS UP.
56A INT. MAIN BRIDGE
REACTION to the explosion of the Batris and the concern
that the away team may have been lost.
57 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
As the six figures slowly STACK UP on the platform.
RIKER
Bridge, this is Commander Riker.
We are taking the survivors to
Sickbay.
TASHA
(steps over to the
platform)
I'll need your weapons.
58 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard, relieved, gets up from his Command Chair.
PICARD
I'll be in Sickbay.
WORF
Captain. Request permission to
join you.
Picard hesitates for a beat, then:
PICARD
Granted.
59 INT. SICKBAY
BEVERLY and her NURSE are working on the most seriously
injured Klingon. Riker is slightly off to the side.
Data and Geordi have returned to their duties. Picard
and Worf ENTER. The two Klingons REACT with surprise
at seeing one of their countrymen.
PICARD
Situation, Doctor.
BEVERLY
His injuries are serious.
Picard then turns to the other two.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 22.
59 CONTINUED:
PICARD
I am Jean-Luc Picard, the captain
of this vessel.
KORRIS
My name is Korris -- captain of
the Klingon Defense Force. This
is Lieutenant Konmel.
PICARD
Do you mind telling me what
happened?
KORRIS
Not at all.
PICARD
Firstly, what were you doing on
that ship? It's not Klingon.
KORRIS
We were passengers. The Talarians
were taking us to outpost
M-Zed-Five.
PICARD
What was the ship doing in the
Neutral Zone?
KORRIS
We were attacked without warning
by a Ferengi cruiser. During the
course of the battle we must have
unknowingly entered the Neutral
Zone.
WORF
The weapons were not Ferengi.
Now the two Klingons turn their full attention on Worf.
It's a time for evaluation.
KORRIS
What is your name?
WORF
I am Lieutenant Worf.
KORRIS
And you are a member of this
crew?
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 23.
59 CONTINUED: (2)
WORF
Yes.
Korris pauses a beat, then continues.
KORRIS
You are correct. The weapons were
Klingon, but the vessel was
Ferengi.
PICARD
What precipitated the attack?
KORRIS
I don't know -- we were in our
quarters.
KONMEL
The captain of the freighter had
no combat experience so he did
not anticipate the first attack,
which was nearly fatal.
KORRIS
We took control -- with his
permission. The Ferengi called
for surrender. I told the captain
to agree to all their terms. We
had one chance -- I was confident
it would be enough.
KONMEL
As adversaries the Ferengi are
not very worthy.
Worf listens with relish to the story of the battle.
WORF
Still, your weapons were limited,
and their ship superior.
KORRIS
Yes -- all we had was an ancient
battery of Merculite rockets.
Our only chance was to trick them
into lowering their shields.
KONMEL
We reduced power and lured them
in.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 24.
59 CONTINUED: (3)
KORRIS
They suspected nothing.
KONMEL
Then, when they lowered their
shields to beam over a boarding
party, we opened fire.
WORF
Your strategy was very sound.
PICARD
There are still a few items that
are not clear.
KORRIS
Captain -- we are hungry and tired.
PICARD
Yes, of course.
KORRIS
If there is anything more you need
to know about this incident -- we
will be available.
WORF
Permission to show our guests to
their quarters, Captain.
PICARD
Permission granted.
Worf leads them OUT of Sickbay.
RIKER
What do you think, Captain?
PICARD
There's a lot more to this than
we've been told. Why was the
Talarian ship so far off course?
What was its point of departure?
RIKER
And why would three Klingon
officers hitch a ride on a broken-down
freighter?
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 25.
59 CONTINUED: (4)
PICARD
Contact Starfleet -- find out what
they know about Korris and
company.
RIKER
It will take forty-eight hours
for a message to get to Starfleet
on subspace frequency.
PICARD
They are going to be with us for
a while; we might as well learn
all we can about them.
RIKER
Do you think I should have a
security team assigned to our
guests?
PICARD
No -- Worf is capable of dealing
with anything that may arise.
(to Beverly)
How's your patient, Doctor?
BEVERLY
Not good. I'll keep you posted.
Riker and Picard EXIT. Beverly's expression offers
little cause for hope.
60 INT. GUEST QUARTERS
as Worf and the two Klingons ENTER. In the b.g.,
Konmel goes directly to the food station. As Worf and
Korris APPROACH the table, Konmel orders a Klingon meal -
complete with Klingon ale.
KORRIS KONMEL
Sit, friend - let us eat. O'MAT - GRI - T'M -
I did not know there are. PFFIOTS -
Klingons serving on human
Starfleet vessels.
WORF
As far as I know, I am
the only one.
Konmel comes over and pours three great glasses of ale.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 26.
60 CONTINUED:
KORRIS
Tell me, what it is like for the
hunter to lie down with the prey?
Have they tamed you -- or have you
always been docile?
KONMEL
Does it make you gentle? Has it
filled your heart with peace?
KORRIS
Do glorious battles no longer
inspire your dreams?
WORF
Why do you mock me? Why do you
wish to anger me?
KORRIS
Only to see if it is still
possible.
WORF
It is.
The two Klingons give Worf a long look of evaluation.
61 OMITTED
62 INT. SICKBAY
Beverly's aide (Nurse) calls to her.
NURSE
Doctor Crusher. I think you'd
better look at this.
Beverly COMES OUT of her office and INTO Sickbay.
NURSE
(continuing)
The Klingon's condition is
worsening.
Beverly comes over and makes a quick examination. The
Klingon's body JERKS VIOLENTLY.
BEVERLY
He's convulsing.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 27.
62 CONTINUED:
She does what is possible, but his condition has gone
too far.
63 INT. GUEST QUARTERS
The Klingons are finishing their meal. Worf has
touched neither his food nor drink.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Commander Korris, this is Captain
Picard.
KORRIS
Yes, Captain.
PICARD'S COM VOICE
I am sorry to report -- your
comrade's injuries are beyond our
medical abilities.
64 INT. SICKBAY
Picard is there with Worf, Korris and Konmel.
BEVERLY
He's dying.
Korris and Konmel APPROACH their dying comrade.
65 ANGLE ON THE KLINGONS
as they STEP OVER to the examining table. Korris takes
KUNIVAS' head in his hands and turns it toward him.
Kunivas opens his eyes and looks up. Korris leans
forward and with his thumbs he keeps the dying man's
eyes from closing. Korris leans even closer. Worf
is drawn to them.
66 ANGLE ON WORF
with Beverly and Picard standing beside him, watching
the strange ritual.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT TWO 28.
67 ANGLE ON THE KLINGONS
It is intense, and very private. From one of the
three, or maybe from all of them, it's difficult to
tell, there comes a LOW RUMBLING GROWL as the moment
of death approaches. Then -- with a SHUDDER it happens.
The wounded man dies. For a beat, Korris continues to
stare into the dead man's eyes. Then, like an
explosion from the bowels of Valhalla -- the living
Klingons, including Worf, throw back their heads and
ROAR.
67A ANGLE ON PICARD AND BEVERLY
as they REACT to the ritual.
68 OMITTED
69 BACK TO SCENE
The three Klingons, shoulders touching -- faces skyward
-- fill the room with a SOUND which comes from deep
inside them. It is not the WAIL of the dead, but the
exaltation of the victorious. Then -- as one, they
stop. The looks they exchange between them are the
looks of men who have participated in a great and noble
victory.
70 ANGLE ON PICARD AND BEVERLY
Both are awed by the ceremony.
70A KONMEL AND DEAD KLINGON
Konmel pauses by the dead Klingon -- as if to say a
final farewell. While no one is looking, he removes
the spike from his comrade's boot.
71 BACK TO SCENE
It's QUIET. The three Klingons are content.
BEVERLY
Is there any special arrangement
you would like for the body?
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71 CONTINUED:
KORRIS
It is only an empty shell now.
Please treat it as such.
He EXITS with Konmel. Worf FOLLOWS and he exchanges
a look with Picard as he passes.
72 OMITTED
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - ACT THREE30.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
73 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
ESTABLISHING.
74 INT. CORRIDOR
Worf, Korris and Konmel walk along.
KONMEL
The opponent that killed Kunivas
should have been an enemy -- then
his death would have been even
more glorious.
WORF
(stunned by the
revelation)
If the opponent was not an
enemy... who was it?
For a beat, neither Korris nor Konmel answer.
WORF
(continuing)
Tell me -- what really happened?
Korris gives Worf a long steady gaze.
KORRIS
I do not wish to anger you. We
are after all, brothers lost among
the infidels.
(he pauses; then)
How did you come to this ship and
that uniform?
WORF
Through an act of kindness. The
Romulans attacked the Khitomer
outpost. Everyone was killed.
I was buried under the rubble and
left for dead. A human Starfleet
officer found me. He took me to
his home on Gault and told his
wife to raise me as his son.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - ACT THREE31.
74 CONTINUED:
KONMEL
How old were you?
WORF
Before the age of inclusion --
KONMEL
That young?
KORRIS
(with disdain)
Gault is a farming colony.
WORF
When my foster brother and I were
of age we entered the Starfleet
Academy. He hated it and returned
to Gault. I stayed.
KONMEL
You haven't spent much time among
your own kind.
WORF
Almost none.
KORRIS
So when the night was still and
quiet, and the sound of the blood
rushing through your veins filled
your ears, the only way to
silence it was to slip out into
the night and, like the hunter
that spawned you, join in the
struggle of life and death... but
you were unable...
KONMEL
... And those around you did not
understand. You frightened them.
KORRIS
They shunned you. Cursed you.
Called you vile names, and you
knew not why. Even now do you
know why you are driven? Why you
cannot relent -- or repent -- or
confess -- or abstain? How could
you know? There have been no other
Klingons to lead you to that
knowledge.
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74 CONTINUED: (2)
WORF
Yes -- those feelings are part of
me, but I control them. They do
not rule me.
KORRIS
Yes, to fit in, the humans demand
you change the one thing you
cannot change. Yet, because you
cannot -- you do, for that too is
the mark of the warrior. You said
I mock you -- I do not. I salute
you.
There is a pause as the bonding which began in the
death ritual, now continues.
KONMEL
But, against whom do you test
yourself? Against what enemy do
you charge into battle?
WORF
I have been in battle.
Korris moves closer to Worf.
KORRIS
Then you understand.
WORF
I do.
KORRIS
Brother, this peace, this
alliance, is like a living death
to warriors like us.
KONMEL
You are right, we lied to your
captain. We commandeered that
freighter -- left the crew behind,
and were in search of a place
where we could live our lives as
true Klingons.
WORF
You did not fight the Ferengi.
KORRIS
It was one of our own cruisers
sent to bring us back.
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74 CONTINUED: (3)
WORF
(surprised)
You destroyed a Klingon ship?
KORRIS
I did not want to battle our
brothers. But, we had no choice.
Our leaders sent the cruiser.
They have been corrupted by the
illusion of peace.
KONMEL
They have traded our birthright
-- so they may die in their
sleep...
KORRIS
... A peace that makes the Klingon
heart that beats in my chest
wither and die.
Worf looks at his fellow warriors for a long beat.
Korris changes the mood.
KORRIS
(continuing)
Is it permitted for you to show
us around this ship?
WORF
Yes -- of course.
75 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Other than Worf, the crew is in their usual positions.
DATA
Captain, long-range sensors
indicate another vessel
approaching this area.
PICARD
Can you identify it, Mister Data?
DATA
No, sir. Not yet.
PICARD
Keep a close watch on it. We're
too close to the Neutral Zone for
it to be random.
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76 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Worf proudly leads Korris and Konmel through, and the
two visitors are suitably impressed.
KONMEL
What magnificent battles we could
have at the helm of this ship.
Worf gives him a sharp look.
WORF
Perhaps your dreams of glory no
longer fit the time. They
belong buried with the past.
KORRIS
Standing here we will never know.
The answer lies out there. Our
instincts will lead us.
KONMEL
Instincts that have not been
dulled by living among "civilized"
men.
Worf studies him for a long beat.
77 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
The usual crew.
PICARD
I believe, Number One, that was
the first time outsiders witnessed
the Klingon death ritual. I think
I can figure out why they look
into the dying man's eyes - but
the howling... ?
DATA
It is a warning.
PICARD
To whom?
DATA
They are warning the dead -- beware --
a Klingon warrior is about to
arrive.
A shiver passes over Riker's body.
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77 CONTINUED:
GEORDI
Captain, the unidentified vessel
is moving towards us at warp five.
Intersect in one hour, sixteen
minutes, thirty-three seconds.
PICARD
Can we get a visual?
GEORDI
I can try, sir.
Geordi works the controls. A PINPOINT APPEARS on the
Main Viewscreen.
PICARD
Magnify.
Geordi works the controls some more. A Klingon warship
APPEARS.
78 OMITTED
79 ANGLE ON CREW
as they stare at the viewer.
RIKER
Klingons.
PICARD
Open hailing frequencies,
Lieutenant Yar.
TASHA
Hailing frequencies open.
PICARD
To Klingon cruiser -- this is
Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the
USS Enterprise.
80 FAVOR MAIN VIEWER (OPTICAL)
As the image of the Klingon, CAPTAIN K'NERA, APPEARS.
K'NERA
I am Commander K'Nera. What is
your purpose in this area?
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE 36.
80 CONTINUED:
PICARD
We came to investigate a battle.
We rescued three Klingon
survivors.
K'NERA
Is that all that is left of the
crew of the cruiser T'Acog?
PICARD
These men are not from the
cruiser, they are off the
freighter Batris. The leader is
Captain Korris.
The Klingon Commander REACTS with anger.
K'NERA
You have him? On your ship? He
is alive?
PICARD
Yes.
K'NERA
He is a criminal. A renegade who
with two others stole that
freighter, and somehow destroyed
the Klingon cruiser sent to bring
them back. We expect the
criminals to be delivered into
our custody as soon as we are
within transporter range.
K'Nera CLICKS OFF.
PICARD
(to Tasha)
Where are they now?
Tasha checks her console.
TASHA
They are with Worf on Deck
Seventeen.
PICARD
Deck Seventeen?
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE 37.
80 CONTINUED: (2)
TASHA
Yes, sir -- next to the auxiliary
turbolift to the Battle Bridge.
Shall I alert Lieutenant Worf?
PICARD
No. Send a security team to Deck
Seventeen.
RIKER
Captain, you don't think Worf
would allow them access to the
Battle Bridge?
PICARD
Right now, Number One, we cannot
assume anything.
TASHA
Captain, should I stay at my
tactical position or lead the
security team?
PICARD
Lead the security team. And
Lieutenant -- remember with whom
you are dealing.
TASHA
Aye, sir.
81 INT. CORRIDOR
The three Klingons walk. Korris stops and faces Worf.
KORRIS
We have heard this ship can
separate in time of battle.
WORF
Yes. When relieved of its bulk,
the Enterprise becomes an
exceptional weapon.
Behind Worf, Korris sees the security team ENTER the
corridor. He instinctively knows why they are there.
TASHA
Worf.
He turns.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT THREE 38.
81 CONTINUED:
KORRIS
They are here for us.
TASHA
Step to the side.
WORF
What is the problem?
TASHA
The captain wants those two taken
into custody.
Worf looks at the two Klingons.
KORRIS
Do not let them take us, Worf.
Help us.
KONMEL
Listen to the voice of your blood.
You are not "of" these people.
81A ANGLE ON WORF
He looks into Korris' eyes. This is a moment of
decision for Worf. Then he looks down the corridor.
81B INT. CORRIDOR - WORF'S POV
as Tasha and her security team edge CLOSER.
81C ANGLE ON WORF, KORRIS AND KONMEL
Worf looks at Korris, then glances to the turbolift,
which is only two steps away. Korris thinks he has
read the thoughts racing through Worf's mind.
KORRIS
Yes. Join us.
81D ANGLE ON WORF
It's a moment of decision, but it's impossible for us
to tell which way Worf is going to go, and WE:
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
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ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
82 INT. CORRIDOR
As before -- Worf and the two Klingons; Tasha and her
security team. Suddenly, the turbolift doors located
between them, OPEN and a mother and her young daughter
STEP OFF. As the little girl turns, she almost runs
into Korris. The girl FREEZES. The mother is
surprised to find the two Klingons standing there.
(Worf wears a Starfleet uniform and doesn't evoke the
same visceral response.)
82A ANGLE ON TASHA
She instantly recognizes how the dynamics of the
situation have changed.
TASHA
(urgently)
GO BACK!
83 ANGLE BY THE TURBOLIFT
The woman FREEZES. The little girl stands STARING up
at Korris.
83A INTERCUT
Everyone involved -- they can only wait to see what
Korris does.
83B ANGLE ON KORRIS
He glances over at Worf.
83C ANGLE ON WORF
Korris senses, as do we, that Worf will protect the
little girl.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT FOUR 40.
83D BACK TO SCENE
As Tasha watches, Korris slowly reaches down and picks
up the little girl. The mother catches her breath.
Tasha EDGES FORWARD and touches her communicator.
TASHA
Bridge -- we have a hostage
situation on Deck Seventeen.
Korris shoots her a glance. Then -- milking the moment
slightly -- he turns and hands the little girl to Worf,
who smiles as he takes her. Tasha looks relieved and
surprised as she touches her communicator.
TASHA
(continuing)
Bridge, this is Lieutenant Yar
-- disregard. The situation is
under control.
She WALKS FORWARD and confronts Korris and Konmel.
TASHA
(continuing)
By order of the captain, you are
confined to Security.
Korris smiles and looks over at Worf, then turns and
allows the security team to LEAD him and Konmel AWAY.
Worf delivers the little girl to her grateful mother.
TASHA
(continuing)
I thought for a minute we had a
problem.
WORF
Oh?
TASHA
Yes. It looked like Korris was
going to hold the little girl as
a hostage.
WORF
That is not our way.
Worf looks down the corridor as the security team of
six LEADS the Klingons OFF.
WORF
(continuing)
Cowards take hostages -- Klingons
do not.
Tasha REACTS and FOLLOWS after the Security team.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT FOUR 41.
84 OMITTED
85 INT. CORRIDOR - ANOTHER ANGLE
The Klingons appear to be going along. None of the
tension associated with someone about to make a break
or do something violent.
86 INT. CORRIDOR - DOORWAY TO SECURITY AREA (OPTICAL)
The Klingons are placed in what serves as the Security
Holding Area. A forcefield surrounds the door. Two
guards are left outside.
86A INT. SECURITY ROOM
The tension, which was missing after their capture,
returns.
KORRIS
R'oiaro.
Konmel nods his agreement. It's clear these two
haven't played all their cards.
87 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Picard has his eye on the aft turbolift, as Worf
EMERGES and goes to report to him.
PICARD
A Klingon vessel is due to arrive.
They have requested return of the
renegades.
WORF
They will be tried and executed,
sir.
PICARD
Lieutenant Worf, understand that
I am not unmindful of the mixed
feelings you must have about this
incident.
WORF
Thank you, sir.
Worf remains standing where he is. A long moment.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR 42.
87 CONTINUED:
WORF
(continuing)
Are there no other options, sir?
PICARD
None that I can see.
Worf nods and goes to his station. Picard leans over
to Riker.
RIKER
He seems to be handling it well,
sir.
PICARD
So far. But he must be torn.
These are his people.
DATA
Sir, the Klingon vessel is within
range. They are requesting visual
contact.
PICARD
Open frequencies.
The Klingon captain APPEARS on the Main Viewscreen.
K'NERA
We are in position now to receive
the criminals.
PICARD
We will prepare for transfer.
WORF
Captain -- permission to address
the captain on the Klingon vessel.
Picard is surprised.
WORF
(continuing)
I know it is against standard
procedure -- but there is something
I must say.
PICARD
Permission granted.
Worf STEPS FORWARD.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR 43.
87 CONTINUED: (2)
WORF
K'OMGI BIMOGUS.
K'NERA
G'ARMOND T'RIS.
WORF
Could we speak English, sir? I
am not comfortable in Kling.
K'NERA
What is it you want?
WORF
To plead.
K'NERA
You waste your time. Their
actions threaten the alliance.
They disobeyed and must be
punished.
WORF
Yes, they must be punished, but
not executed with dishonor.
K'NERA
Why do you care?
WORF
What burns in their eyes -- fires
my soul. I hear their words and
I see it all as it was. Part of
me longs for that time.
K'NERA
It's bred in the bone. We all
do.
WORF
Then send them to a planet in
the Halee system. Allow them to
meet death on their feet with a
weapon in their hand. Not tied
and helpless.
K'Nera pauses a beat.
K'NERA
When one of us dies that way --
it diminishes all of us.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR 44.
87 CONTINUED: (3)
WORF
Yes.
K'NERA
Brother -- I feel as you. I too
wish they could fly free. But --
I have no choice.
Worf studies the screen for a beat.
WORF
(to K'Nera)
Sir.
He BACKS OFF.
K'NERA
We await the transfer.
Main Viewer GOES OFF.
PICARD
(into Com)
Lieutenant Yar, escort the
prisoners to the Transporter Room.
TASHA'S COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
88 INT. SECURITY AREA
Konmel and Korris construct a Klingon weapon. Each
takes off his belt buckle. Korris twists them
together. Then each removes the side panels from their
boots. These too, fit together and form more of the
weapon, which now begins to GLOW. Then Konmel removes
the item he took off the dead Klingon. He turns it
until it forms into a tube which he attaches to the
other pieces and this becomes the barrel. The weapon
takes shape. The bracelet which Korris takes from his
wrist becomes the muzzle. Konmel's the stock.
88A ANGLE ON KORRIS
He holds the very deadly looking "phaser" and with a
nod of his head, he indicates the forcefield.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT FOUR 45.
ANGLE ON KONMEL (OPTICAL)
removes what looks like a very common button from his
uniform, then leans down and carefully attaches it to
the bottom of the forcefield. The field instantly IS
NEUTRALIZED.
89 INT. CORRIDOR - OUTSIDE SECURITY AREA (OPTICAL)
The two security guards immediately realize the
forcefield is down.
GUARD
(on communicator)
This is Ramos -- the forcefield
in Security Three has...
He never finishes. Korris and Konmel COME BURSTING
OUT the door. Korris FIRES at one guard. A PHASER
FIGHT breaks out. Konmel and the two security guards
are killed, as Korris ESCAPES.
ANOTHER ANGLE - OUTSIDE SECURITY AREA
Tasha and a team of security guards ARRIVE. She touches
her communicator.
TASHA
Lieutenant Yar to bridge. There
has been an escape. Two of my
security are dead. So is Konmel.
Korris is loose -- and armed.
90
thru OMITTED
92
93 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
The crew REACTS.
PICARD
Keep me informed, Lieutenant.
TASHA'S COM VOICE
Aye, sir.
PICARD
Data, visual on K'Nera.
DATA
Visual on, sir.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR 46.
93 CONTINUED:
PICARD
There will be a slight delay,
Captain. Korris has escaped.
K'NERA
He is a trained Klingon warrior,
perhaps more than you can handle.
It is no disgrace to request our
assistance.
PICARD
I think we can handle the
situation.
94 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
Korris COMES BURSTING around the corner. Those on
duty REACT. Korris brandishes his weapon... They BACK
OFF, and he CONTINUES THROUGH -- past the Dilithium
Crystal Chamber. He PAUSES and looks around for a
position of advantage.
94A INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - ANOTHER ANGLE
Tasha and her team ENTER cautiously.
94B ANGLE ON KORRIS
He's found a ladder and is climbing to the second
level.
94C ANGLE ON TASHA
as she sizes up the situation.
TASHA
Captain. Korris is in Main
Engineering.
95 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - ANOTHER SECTION
where Korris is barricaded. The phaser pointing
directly at the Di-Crystal Chamber.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FOUR 47.
95 CONTINUED:
PICARD'S COM VOICE
Commander Korris. This is a
futile effort. You cannot win.
Korris does not respond, then:
KORRIS
I will speak only to my countryman
-- only to Worf.
95A INT. MAIN BRIDGE
REACTIONS from Picard and Worf to this demand.
96 ANGLE ON TASHA
as she looks around to see where Korris is.
TASHA
Captain, he has a phaser aimed
directly at the Dilithium Crystal
Chamber. At that range, one blast
and...
97 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Everyone's uncertain as to what to do next.
PICARD
I understand, Lieutenant.
WORF
Permission to leave the bridge,
Captain.
PICARD
We'll both go.
Worf and Picard LEAVE the bridge as the crew watches
him.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE 48.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
98 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
ESTABLISHING.
99 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING
as Worf and Picard APPROACH. Tasha has contained the
situation and cleared out all but her security force
who have been strategically placed.
PICARD
What's the siutation?
TASHA
He's on the second level. Armed
with a phaser. We do not have
a clear field of fire.
PICARD
How do you suggest we proceed?
TASHA
Wait him out.
WORF
Captain. May I speak with him?
TASHA
I don't think that's a good idea.
Right now he's running on
adrenalin. Let it cool. There's
no place he can go.
WORF
He will wait only as long as he
believes it is to his advantage,
the moment it is not, he will fire
his phaser into the Dilithium
Crystal Chamber.
TASHA
That would destroy the Enterprise
and him along with it.
WORF
Yes... he knows.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE 49.
99 CONTINUED:
Picard is pensive for a beat.
PICARD
Talk to him, Worf.
Worf nods, and WALKS THROUGH Engineering toward the
Di-Crystal Chamber.
99A ANOTHER ANGLE
As Worf moves up beside the Di-Crystal Chamber, he
looks up and sees:
99B ANGLE ON KORRIS
He's perched on the second level. He has a clear field
of fire. Before another could reach him, he could
easily take out the Di-Crystal Chamber. He sees Worf.
KORRIS
Brother -- I knew you would come.
99C ANGLE ON WORF
He glances over to the ladder and walks toward it.
Korris continues to talk.
KORRIS
Now I... we have a chance.
99D ANGLE ON KORRIS
He relaxes slightly because now has has an ally.
KORRIS
I could not do it alone, but I
would rather die here, than let
the traitors of Kling pick the
meat from my bones. With you it
will work.
WORF
What will work?
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE 50.
100 BACK TO SCENE (OPTICAL)
as Worf nears the top of the ladder and swings onto the
catwalk.
KORRIS
I will demand Captain Picard give
us access to the Battle Bridge.
We will separate from the rest
of the ship, and together, we will
light up the galaxy. Imagine the
fear which will roll before us.
WORF
Captain Picard will not comply.
KORRIS
He cannot -- dare not -- refuse us.
In order to save themselves, they
will give us what we demand -- then,
brother, we are free.
WORF
Put down the phaser.
Korris is surprised.
KORRIS
Wait. I do not believe this.
WORF
Believe it.
KORRIS
I have tasted your heart. You
have been with them, but you are
still "of" us. Do not deny the
challenge of your destiny. Get
off your knees and soar. Open
your eyes and let the dream take
flight.
WORF
My brother, it is you who does
not see. You are looking for
battles in the wrong place. The
test of the warrior is not without --
it is within.
Worf touches his chest.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE 51.
100 CONTINUED:
WORF
(continuing)
Here we meet the challenge. It
is the weaknesses in here the
warrior must overcome.
KORRIS
No.
WORF
You have talked of glory -- and
conquest -- and legends we will
write.
KORRIS
Yes -- the birthright of every
Klingon.
WORF
Yet in all you say, where are the
words -- duty -- honor -- loyalty.
Without which a warrior is
nothing.
KORRIS
What are you saying?
WORF
Put down the phaser.
Korris ignores the command -- as he continues to rail at
Worf.
KORRIS
Living among these humans has
sucked the Klingon heart out of
you. You are a sham. My words
were dust upon the ground. Your
blood has no fire -- you are weak
-- like them. I don't care what
you look like -- you are no
Klingon.
WORF
Perhaps not.
And without warning -- he BLASTS Korris. The phaser
is set on kill.
101 ANGLE ON KORRIS
as he FALLS.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - 1/13/88 - ACT FIVE 52.
101A ANGLE ON WORF
He REACTS.
102 INT. MAIN ENGINEERING - PICARD, TASHA, SECURITY
TEAM
Tasha and the others START TO MOVE FORWARD.
PICARD
Wait.
The security team FREEZES.
103 ANGLE ON WORF
He steps over to Korris, leans down and takes the dying
Klingon's head in his hands and with his thumbs pries
open the eyes. For a long moment he stares into them.
104 PICARD AND TASHA
as they watch the ritual.
105 ANGLE ON WORF
After a beat, he leans back his head and ROARS a
warning to those who have gone before. A Klingon
warrior is coming -- beware.
106 ANGLE ON PICARD
OFF his REACTION.
107 OMITTED
108 INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Picard and Worf EXIT the turbolift. As Picard takes
his Command Chair:
PICARD
Open hailing frequencies.
GEORDI
Hailing frequencies open.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/14/88 - ACT FIVE 53.
108 CONTINUED:
PICARD
Commander K'Nera, this is Captain
Picard.
The image of the Klingon Commander COMES ON the
Viewscreen.
K'NERA
Yes, Captain.
PICARD
Korris and the other Klingon are
dead.
K'NERA
May I speak with Lieutenant Worf?
Picard motions for Worf to step forward.
WORF
Yes, Commander.
K'NERA
How did they die?
WORF
They died well.
K'Nera nods.
PICARD
Do you wish the bodies?
K'NERA
They are now only empty shells -
dispose of them as you see fit.
(to Worf)
Worf, when your tour of duty on the
Enterprise is complete -- consider
serving with us. Your training
and experience would be of benefit
to us -- and perhaps there are some
things we could teach you.
WORF
I will consider it. Thank you.
K'Nera nods and CLICKS OFF.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - ACT FIVE 54.
109 ANGLE ON PICARD
He REACTS with mild surprise at Worf's statement and
looks over at Tasha, who is also surprised.
110 CLOSE ON WORF
Worf pauses for a beat, then replaces the crewman at
a Forward Position. As he sits, Worf senses the
tension, and hears the SILENCE. He slowly turns and
looks back at them.
111 FULL SHOT
Picard, Riker -- and the rest wait for some explanation.
WORF
(to Picard)
I was just being polite, sir.
PICARD
Commendable, Lieutenant. Mister La
Forge, set course for Starbase
Eight-four.
Geordi taps in the information.
WORF
Really... I have no desire to
leave the Enterprise.
They continue to just look at him.
PICARD
Good.
Worf turns back to his console.
GEORDI
Course set.
PICARD
Speed -- warp five.
GEORDI
Warp five.
PICARD
... And Worf.
Worf turns and looks at Picard.
STAR TREK: "Heart Of Glory" - REV. 1/15/88 - ACT FIVE 55.
111 CONTINUED:
PICARD
(continuing)
The bridge wouldn't be the same
without you.
A look between Worf and the others, who are in complete
agreement.
PICARD
Engage.
A very satisfied Worf turns back to his console as
Geordi engages the warp drive. Picard settles back
with a smile, as do all the others.
112 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as the great ship MOVES OFF.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END