STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Face of the Enemy"
#40276-240
Story by
Rene Echevarria
Teleplay by
Naren Shankar
Directed by
Gabrielle Beaumont
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FINAL DRAFT
NOVEMBER 17, 1992
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemey" - 11/17/92 - CAST
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Face of the Enemy"
CAST
PICARD N'VEK
RIKER TORETH
DATA PILOT
BEVERLY ALIEN CAPTAIN
TROI DESEVE
WORF
GEORDI
ENSIGN MCKNIGHT
COMPUTER VOICE
Non-Speaking Non-Speaking
N.D. CREWMEMBERS N.D. ROMULANS
N.D. SECURITY N.D. ROMULAN CENTURION
N.D. ROMULAN OFFICERS
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - TEASER 1.
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Face of the Enemy"
TEASER
FADE IN:
1 ECU - DEANNA TROI
It's dark and we can see little of her face. Her eyes
are closed tightly and she twitches restlessly, as
though she's trying to pull away from something. It
looks like she's having a nightmare.
With a sudden, terrified GASP, her eyes SNAP WIDE OPEN.
REVEAL:
2 INT. THE ROMULAN WARBIRD - TROI'S QUARTERS
Deanna sits up on a bed, breathing heavily (note: we
should see Deanna in dim silhouette only; the details
of the room should be vague and shadowed as well). Her
voice is cracked and dry.
TROI
Computer... lights.
There is no response. The room stays dark.
TROI
(louder)
Computer, turn on the lights.
Again, nothing happens.
Deanna clutches her head and moans. She moves off the
bed... and almost immediately bumps into something.
She reacts, surprised; clearly, this is not the room
she's familiar with. She finds a wall and begins to
feel her way along it.
Eventually, her hands find a control panel. She taps
several buttons before A LIGHT TURNS ON.
REVEAL that Deanna is standing in a set of quart rs on
a Romulan Warbird. The room is spartan in nature, but
the Romulan Imperial Seal is clearly visible on a wall.
Troi is in front of a dresser, staring into a mirror.
She runs her hands over her face, her eyebrows, her
ears, as her reflection stares back in utter disbelief.
She looks like a Romulan.
FADE OUT.
END OF TEASER
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT ONE 2.
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
(NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)
3 EXT. SPACE - THE ROMULAN WARBIRD (OPTICAL)
at warp.
4 INT. WARBIRD - TROI'S QUARTERS
Deanna has not yet recovered from the shock of her
transformation. She is groggy and disoriented. She's
dressed in the uniform of a Romulan officer, but it's
somewhat different from the ones we've seen in the
past. The color is brighter and there is a distinctive
insignia on her right shoulder.
Suddenly, the DOOR OPENS and a Romulan officer, SUBCOMMANDER
N'VEK, ENTERS (he wears the standard Romulan
uniform). Deanna tenses, instantly on her guard as
N'Vek moves towards her.
N'VEK
Good, you're awake.
TROI
(woozy)
Who... are you?
N'VEK
Please, Counselor, there is little
time. The Commander will be
calling for you at any moment.
N'Vek moves quickly and efficiently, and there is an
underlying urgency in his voice. He takes out a tech
device and adjusts it. He tries to bring it near
Deanna's face, but she pushes at his arm, keeping the
device away from her.
TROI
Where am I?
N'VEK
You are aboard the Imperial
Romulan Warbird Khazara. I am Sub-Commander
N'Vek.
Deanna is confused, uncertain what to do next.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT ONE 3.
4 CONTINUED:
TROI
Warbird?
She tries to make sense of this. N'Vek begins scanning
her with the tech device. Troi is still disoriented as
she tries to make sense of her situation.
TROI
I was at the neuro-psychology
seminar on Bokara-Six. The last
thing I remember was returning to
my quarters. I was...
(unsure)
...attacked. I felt a...
hypospray?
N'VEK
It was necessary. I could not be
certain you would come
voluntarily.
TROI
My head... is still spinning...
N'VEK
There are drugs in your system,
but they've nearly dissipated.
The disorientation will pass.
TROI
Why have you brought me here?
N'VEK
Listen to me carefully.
(beat)
You are no longer Deanna Troi.
You are Major Rakal of the Tal
Shiar, the Imperial Intelligence.
Commander Toreth will--
TROI
Am I a prisoner?
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT ONE 4.
4 CONTINUED: (2)
N'VEK
No. There is no time to explain
everything. You must listen.
(beat)
Commander Toreth will want to know
your mission. Tell her nothing.
Simply instruct her to proceed to
the Kaleb sector, course one-oh-two
mark four.
TROI
The Kaleb sector...
N'VEK
Repeat it... heading one-oh-two
mark four.
TROI
Heading... one-oh-two mark four...
(beat)
She'll... take orders... from me?
N'VEK
You are an officer of the Tal
Shiar. She will obey you. But do
not push her too far.
We hear a BEEP and N'Vek stiffens instantly.
TORETH'S COM VOICE
Sub-Commander N'Vek. We are
approaching the loading point.
Bring our guest to the Bridge.
N'Vek taps a com device.
N'VEK
Yes, Commander. Immediately.
N'Vek begins hurriedly adjusting Troi's uniform, making
certain everything looks correct. He hands her a
disruptor.
N'VEK
(urgently)
Please, we must hurry.
TROI
I'm not going anywhere... tell me
what this is about.
N'VEK
You are a Starfleet officer
disguised as a Romulan. Unless
you trust me and do exactly as I
have said... Toreth will discover
you -- and you will be killed.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT ONE 5.
4 CONTINUED: (4)
TROI
How do I know I won't be killed
anyway?
He regards her intently for a moment.
N'VEK
Your only chance to get off this
ship alive is to do as I say.
(beat)
You are an empath. You would know
if I am lying. Am I?
She studies him carefully for a beat, then
acknowledges.
TROI
No.
N'VEK
Then let us go see the Commander.
N'Vek moves to the door which OPENS. Troi stands still
for a beat... but there's only one possible decision.
She follows N'Vek out and they EXIT.
CUT TO:
5 EXT. SPACE - THE WARBIRD (OPTICAL)
as it enters orbit around a planet.
6 INT. THE WARBIRD - BRIDGE
Several N.D. ROMULANS attend various stations around
the perimeter. A single PILOT sits at a console in
front of the main Viewscreen. The Commander's station
is against the back wall. It is not a chair, but a
raised platform upon which the Commander stands. It's
encircled by a railing to lean on and several command
consoles. The entire room is forward of the Commander.
Every inch of the Bridge is under her surveillance at
all times -- and nothing goes on behind her back.
COMMANDER TORETH is a woman with a regal bearing and
the grim look of a soldier who has seen many battles.
She stands on her platform, watching the Viewscreen.
Troi and N'Vek ENTER and move toward Toreth's station
where they wait. Toreth pointedly ignores them both.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT ONE 5A.
6 CONTINUED:
PILOT
Orbit established, Commander.
TORETH
You may commence loading the
cargo. Notify me when the
transfer is complete.
PILOT
Yes, sir.
She silently surveys the Bridge for another moment
before she turns to notice them. The moment she does,
N'Vek speaks up.
N'VEK
Sir, may I present Major Rakal of
the Tal Shiar.
Toreth fixes her gaze on Troi. It is a long,
scrutinizing moment. She neither salutes nor extends
her hand in greeting. After a moment --
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT ONE 6.
6 CONTINUED: (2)
N'VEK
(to Troi)
This is Commander Toreth.
Troi inclines her head slightly.
TORETH
(to N'Vek)
Attend to your station.
It is an abrupt but absolute dismissal, issued without
ever looking at him. N'Vek withdraws to a nearby
station, trying to keep an eye on Troi, who is now
alone in the lion's den.
TORETH
Why are you here without your
guards?
Troi hesitates, not sure of the right answer.
TORETH
Well?
TROI
(carefully)
The mission is one of utmost
secrecy. I could not... risk...
bringing guards.
Toreth eyes her... she senses uncertainty and weakness:
this Intelligence Officer can be pushed.
TORETH
And exactly what is the nature of
this clandestine assignment?
Again, Troi hesitates. She's had no briefing on any of
this; she's flying blind.
TROI
I... cannot reveal that.
TORETH
Oh? Why not?
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/23/92 - ACT ONE 7.
6 CONTINUED: (3)
TROI
I am under orders.
Toreth moves toward her, circling, appraising -- a move
intended to intimidate.
TORETH
You don't act like a member of the
Tal Shiar. How long have you been
with Intelligence?
TROI
(beat)
Several months.
A smile curls on Toreth's lips... she is feeling less
threatened by this unintimidating officer.
TORETH
Ah.
PILOT
(interrupting)
Commander, the cargo is on board
and secured.
Toreth notes the information but her attention remains
fixed on Troi.
TORETH
Tell me... is there a reason why
the Commander of the ship is being
kept ignorant of its cargo?
TROI
I don't know what you mean...
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/23/92 - ACT ONE 8.
6 CONTINUED: (4)
TORETH
I've been ordered to take on
cargo... but its contents are
unknown to me. Does that seem
wise?
Troi does not respond.
TORETH
(continuing)
I am responsible for the safety of
this ship and its crew. How do I
know this cargo is safe to
transport?
TROI
I'm sure it is safe. Otherwise it
would not have been loaded.
Toreth's eyes sparkle with dark amusement. She begins
to circle the Bridge, including every member of the
crew in her indictment of the Tal Shiar.
TORETH
Ah. Because the Tal Shiar is so
deeply concerned with the safety
and well-being of the military...
There are a few grim smiles at this from the others.
TORETH
I'm sure every person on this
Bridge could offer testimony about
personal experiences with the Tal
Shiar... and I doubt that many
would recall those encounters as
tender and caring...
Toreth is gaining strength and confidence. She clearly
feels that this Intelligence officer is an insect to be
brushed away.
TORETH
So you will forgive me, Major, if
I am hesitant to accept your
assurances that the cargo is no
danger to my crew.
She walks right up to Troi and stares at her, issuing
a challenge.
TORETH
I intend to open those containers --
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT ONE 8A.
6 CONTINUED: (5)
Troi takes a beat to look around the Bridge... heads
have turned to see how this Major will react to this
confrontation. Her glance brushes over N'Vek, who is
struggling not to give anything away. Troi realizes
she is dangerously close to losing control of the
situation, and must quickly re-establish her authority.
She's still weak and groggy, she has no idea what she's
doing here, and she knows she's in immense danger. But
she'd better find an inner strength. She turns to
Toreth, her eyes dark and her tone hard.
TROI
That cargo is the property of the
Tal Shiar. You will not touch it.
But Toreth hasn't given up yet.
TORETH
By whose authority?
TROI
Mine. And if you do not wish to
undergo another "personal
experience" with the Tal Shiar, I
suggest you not question me again.
Toreth stiffens slightly. The insect is stinging back.
TROI
Commander Toreth... you will now
proceed on course bearing one-oh-two
mark four to the Kaleb sector.
TORETH
The Kaleb sector is virtually
deserted. Why would we go there?
Troi looks Toreth directly in the eye.
TROI
Because those are your orders.
Toreth meets Troi's gaze impassively for a long beat.
Finally, she turns to the pilot.
TORETH
Pilot, set course. Bearing one-oh-two
mark four. Warp six.
PILOT
Yes, Commander.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT ONE 8B.
6 CONTINUED: (6)
In the b.g., N'Vek relaxes visibly. Off Troi's
reaction...
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT TWO 9.
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
7 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
in orbit around a small outpost.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 46519.1.
We have arrived at Research
Station seventy-five to take on a
rather unique passenger... one
whose homecoming will undoubtedly
be difficult.
8 INT. CORRIDOR
RIKER, BEVERLY, and WORF on the move. Beverly carries
a medical tricorder; Riker and Worf do not look pleased
at all.
WORF
The man acted dishonorably. He is
a traitor.
BEVERLY
He risked his life to get here.
It took him two weeks alone in a
scout ship.
WORF
That does not excuse his original
actions.
BEVERLY
Well, maybe he finally realized he
made a mistake.
RIKER
It took him twenty years too long.
They EXIT the corridor into the Transporter Room.
9 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
Continuous action as Riker, Beverly, nd Worf ENTER. An
N.D. CREWMAN is at the console.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 10.
9 CONTINUED:
RIKER
(to Crewman)
Energize.
The Crewman works the console and the figure of STEFAN
DESEVE MATERIALIZES on the platform. He is in his late
forties, but his face is lined and worn beyond his
years.
He wears the unadorned uniform of an enlisted Romulan
soldier. The moment he sees Riker, he comes stiffly to
attention.
Riker reacts to the sight of the uniform; he doesn't
like seeing DeSeve in it.
RIKER
(hard, formal)
Ensign DeSeve. By order of
Starfleet Command, you are hereby
placed under arrest for treason.
DeSeve steps off the platform.
DESEVE
I... understand.
Beverly moves to him and begins scanning him with her
tricorder.
RIKER
After Doctor Crusher certifies you
medically fit, you will be
confined to quarters until a
formal courts martial can be
convened.
DeSeve had been prepared for this and he takes it
stoically.
RIKER
And get some civilian clothes. I
don't want to see you in that
uniform.
DESEVE
Yes, sir.
(beat)
Commander -- I must speak with
Captain Picard.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 11.
9 CONTINUED: (2)
RIKER
The Captain is a busy man.
DeSeve moves toward him.
DESEVE
(urgent)
Please... it's important. Urgent.
Worf takes a step forward and DeSeve falls back,
clearly intimidated. Riker waits a beat before
answering.
RIKER
I'll tell him.
Worf indicates the door and DeSeve reluctantly follows
Beverly out.
CUT TO:
10 INT. DESEVE'S QUARTERS
DeSeve is looking around his quarters with
uncertainty... he feels disoriented and alone here. He
moves to the replicator.
DESEVE
(to replicator)
Vorcha'ak.
COMPUTER VOICE
There is no listing for Vorcha'ak.
DeSeve thinks for a moment...
DESEVE
(slowly)
Coffee...
We HEAR the replicator work and then DeSeve picks up
the cup and sniffs it. The door CHIMES.
DESEVE
Enter.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 12.
10 CONTINUED:
The DOORS OPEN and PICARD ENTERS. Through the doors,
an N.D. SECURITY GUARD can be seen, stationed outside.
DeSeve automatically snaps to attention out of reflex
at the sight of a superior.
DESEVE
Commander!
PICARD
At ease... and it's Captain,
actually.
DeSeve relaxes only slightly.
DESEVE
I'm... sorry, sir.
(beat)
Captains, not Commanders... it's
been so long since I've... I'll
remember.
Picard considers him for a moment. DeSeve does seem to
be a man who's lost and alone, and Picard is not
unsympathetic. But that is tempered by the knowledge
that DeSeve's problems are entirely his own doing.
PICARD
You said it was important that I
see you.
DESEVE
Yes... Captain. I have a message.
From Ambassador Spock.
Picard reacts to the name.
DESEVE
He said it involves further...
"cowboy diplomacy." He said you
would understand...
Picard smiles slightly. After a beat, he indicates a
chair and they sit.
DESEVE
There will be a Corvallen
freighter arriving in the Kaleb
sector in the next twelve hours.
Spock wants you to rendezvous with
that ship and take its cargo back
to Federation space.
PICARD
What kind of cargo?
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 13.
10 CONTINUED: (2)
DESEVE
He said it was...
(trying to remember the
exact words)
... "important to the future of the
Romulans and the Federation."
Picard studies DeSeve carefully.
PICARD
This is why you've returned... to
bring this message?
DESEVE
Partly.
DeSeve would just as soon leave it at that, but Picard
waits for him to continue.
PICARD
In order to know whether Spock's
message is being delivered
accurately... I need to
understand the messenger.
This is a difficult moment for DeSeve... having to
admit to a mistake he made a long time ago.
DESEVE
I was... ready to come back.
Romulus had... lost its appeal.
PICARD
And yet you found something very
appealing about it at one time.
DESEVE
The Romulans are very... moral,
Captain. They have an absolute
certainty about what is right and
what is wrong... who is a friend
and who is an enemy. They have a
strict moral compass which
provides them with a clarity of
purpose.
(beat)
I once found their sense of
purpose, their commitment and
passion, to be very compelling.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 14.
10 CONTINUED: (3)
PICARD
But not any longer...
A long beat.
DESEVE
As I've grown older, I realize
that clarity of purpose is a more
ambiguous matter than I had
thought in my youth.
A long beat as Picard considers this man. He taps his
combadge.
PICARD
(to COM)
Mister Riker. Set course for the
Kaleb sector. Warp eight.
RIKER'S COM VOICE
Aye-aye, sir.
Picard EXITS.
CUT TO:
11 EXT. SPACE - THE WARBIRD (OPTICAL)
at warp.
12 INT. WARBIRD - CARGO BAY
N'Vek is in a room with several large cargo containers
stacked against the wall. An N.D. Romulan Centurion
stands at attention nearby.
The DOORS OPEN and Troi ENTERS.
TROI
You may wait outside. Make
certain we are not disturbed.
The Centurion bows his head and EXITS quickly, relieved
to be out of Troi's presence. She notes his reaction.
TROI
They're all terrified of me.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT TWO 15.
12 CONTINUED:
N'VEK
The purpose of the Tal Shiar is to
ensure loyalty. To defy them is
to invite imprisonment... or
death.
Deanna does not like the role she's been thrust into.
TROI
It's time you told me what this is
all about.
N'VEK
That is why I called you here.
N'Vek moves over to one of the cargo containers and
begins tapping commands into a complex-looking control
panel.
N'VEK
This is one of the cargo
containers we brought on board
earlier.
TROI
What's in it?
N'Vek taps a last command into the control panel and
the CONTAINER DOOR SLIDES OPEN.
13 INSIDE THE CARGO CONTAINER
is the body of a Romulan citizen in an official-looking
uniform. He is wearing a tech device on his neck.
14 RESUME SCENE
Troi reacts, touching his face.
TROI
He's alive... but in stasis. Who
is it?
N'VEK
Vice Proconsul M'ret of the
Imperial Senate...
(gesturing to other
containers)
... and his two top aides.
Even Troi has heard of this man.
TROI
M'ret... he's one of the highest
ranking members of the Romulan
government...
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT TWO 16.
14 CONTINUED: (2)
N'VEK
His defection will be a profound
blow to Romulus...
TROI
Why is he doing this?
N'VEK
M'ret had questioned the
repressive activities of the
government -- and was in danger of
being imprisoned. He is willing
to take this risk in order to
protest Romulan policy and support
the dissident movement.
TROI
You are part of Ambassador Spock's
underground movement...
N'VEK
Yes. If we are able to deliver
M'ret safely, Spock is hopeful
that we can establish an escape
route for the thousands of
dissidents who live in fear of
their lives.
(beat)
Now you realize why we are willing
to go to such extraordinary
lengths -- even kidnapping you --
to make sure we succeed.
Troi reflects on this barrage of information.
TROI
You've given me the identity of a
Tal Shiar officer... is there a
real Major Rakal?
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT TWO 17.
14 CONTINUED: (3)
N'VEK
There was. She was killed so that
you could take her place. Only a
member of the Tal Shiar would have
the authority to alter a ship's
mission.
TROI
But -- why me? You could have
found a Romulan to play this
role...
N'VEK
Yes -- for this part of the plan.
But if anything goes wrong... we
will need a Starfleet officer.
TROI
Why?
N'VEK
There's no need to go into that
unless it becomes necessary.
Troi is bothered by the withholding of information, but
before she can speak --
N'VEK
For your own sake, Counselor --
the less you know about the
specifics of this plan, the
better.
There is a silence while Troi assesses these strange
events... and her role in them. Finally --
TROI
What is your plan?
N'Vek briefly works the control panel and closes the
cargo container, sealing it shut.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT TWO 17A.
14 CONTINUED: (4)
N'VEK
When we reach the Kaleb sector, we
will rendezvous with a Corvallen
freighter. You will take these
containers onto their ship and
accompany them back to Starfleet
Headquarters.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT TWO 18.
14 CONTINUED: (5)
TROI
The Corvallens are mercenaries...
Do they know what's in these
containers?
N'VEK
No. They were hired simply to
take you to Federation space.
TROI
(beat)
Very well.
It is her acceptance of the lot she has drawn. N'Vek
checks the container one last time, making certain it's
secure.
N'VEK
We are due in the Ward Room
shortly. The senior officers
always dine together.
TROI
I'll go to my quarters. I think
it would be best if I stayed away
from the Commander.
N'VEK
No, you will be expected to
attend. I'll go ahead... follow
me after a few moments. Commander
Toreth must not feel that anything
is unusual.
CUT TO:
15 INT. WARBIRD - WARD ROOM
This is a Conference/Officer's Room which is connected
by a set of doors to the Bridge. Toreth, N'Vek, and
two N.D. ROMULAN OFFICERS are seated at a table. A
large meal is spread out before them. The Commander
and her officers are friends, and the atmosphere is
relaxed.
TORETH
... and we had been told that the
Klingon outpost was undefended.
So when their warships decloaked,
they took us completely by
surprise...
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 19.
15 CONTINUED:
The DOORS OPEN and Troi ENTERS. In an instant, the two
N.D. officers tense up, completely on edge. Toreth
indicates an open seat and continues her story.
Troi bows her head slightly and sits.
TORETH
(continuing)
... The Klingons destroyed half my
squadron before we could even
return fire. But when we did...
they were no match for us. I
destroyed their flagship myself.
I received the Sotarek Citation
for my actions that day.
(beat, pointedly)
The Intelligence Officer in charge
of the mission was executed.
The words are followed by an uncomfortable silence.
TORETH
Major. Welcome to our table.
TROI
Commander.
TORETH
I suggest you try the viinerine.
It's quite good.
Troi is suddenly put on the spot. She has no idea
which of the various dishes Viinerine actually is...
but there's no time to try to figure it out. She picks
up a dish at random and begins spooning some of it onto
her plate. Toreth smiles mildly.
TORETH
I realize it's nothing compared to
what you're accustomed to on
Romulus... but you could at least
try the viinerine...
Troi has picked the wrong dish. She quickly tries to
cover her mistake and does not stop serving as she
speaks.
TROI
I've smelled better viinerine on
prison ships.
TORETH
No doubt.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT TWO 20.
15 CONTINUED: (2)
They all continue to eat in silence for a beat. Troi
wants to avoid conversation as much as possible, but
Toreth won't let her alone.
TORETH
Tell me, Major... did you train at
the Intelligence Academy or the
Imperial War College?
TROI
(hoping it's right)
The Academy.
TORETH
Ah -- then you know Commander
Konsab.
TROI
I know of him.
TORETH
I assume you studied Military
History with him?
TROI
Yes.
TORETH
I was wondering what you felt
about his theory on the
differences between the military
and the Tal Shiar?
TROI
Which aspects are you referring
to?
Toreth stares at her for a moment.
TORETH
Are you sure you attended class
regularly, Major? This was one of
Konsab's main themes.
Troi takes a bite and chews, scrambling for time.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 21.
15 CONTINUED: (3)
TROI
Do you have a point to make,
Commander? If so, it has escaped
me.
Toreth flares slightly, stung.
TORETH
Commander Konsab believes that, in
order to function, military
officers have to trust each other.
Members of the Tal Shiar, on the
other hand, trust no one. They
expect deception, so they always
find it.
TROI
You've made your opinion of the
Tal Shiar quite clear, Commander.
TORETH
I hope so.
The tension level between Troi and Toreth cranks up a
notch. Troi feels she must not back down in order to
maintain credibility.
TROI
We ensure the loyalty of the
people. Do you believe the Empire
would be better off without our
protection?
Troi has pushed a sore spot.
TORETH
Protection? From whom? Was the
Empire threatened by the words of
an old man, a devoted citizen who
merely tried to speak his mind?
How did the Tal Shiar protect the
Empire by dragging my father from
our home in the middle of the
night?
This is extremely hard for Troi. She can feel Toreth's
intensity and anger, and she sympathizes with her. But
Troi can't let it show... she has to play her role.
TROI
Clearly, your father was a
traitor.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 22.
15 CONTINUED: (4)
TORETH
No. He was just an idealistic old
man... and I never saw him again.
Beat.
TROI
I don't need your devotion,
Commander. Just your obedience.
TORETH
That is all you have.
A long, silent beat is interrupted by the COM.
PILOT'S COM VOICE
Commander. Sensors are picking up
an unidentified ship on an
intercept course.
Toreth's expression hardens. She stands up and EXITS
onto the Bridge. Troi, N'Vek, and the rest follow her
out.
16 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Continuous action as Toreth and the others ENTER and
take their stations. Troi stands near Toreth.
TORETH
What is the configuration?
PILOT
It appears to be a freighter,
Commander.
TROI
Hail them.
Troi says it as an order, not a request... and Toreth
does not like it one bit. Toreth looks sharply at Troi
who stares back unflinchingly.
TORETH
Visual.
The Viewscreen fills with the image of an ALIEN
CAPTAIN.
ALIEN CAPTAIN
Commander. We are glad to see
you. We are prepared to transfer
your cargo as agreed...
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 23.
17 ANOTHER ANGLE - TROI & N'VEK
As the captain speaks, Troi's features change;
something is troubling her about this man. Something
is wrong here. She quietly moves to N'Vek.
TORETH (O.S.)
With whom do you have this
"agreement"?
ALIEN CAPTAIN (O.S.)
Our arrangements were made with
Major Rakal. You may rest assured
that your cargo will be taken
safely to its destination.
(beat)
We will transmit coordinates for
you to beam it aboard.
TROI
(sotto; to N'Vek)
He's lying. They have no
intention of keeping their word.
N'Vek is shocked.
N'VEK
(sotto)
Are you certain?
Troi silently nods. N'Vek looks up at the Alien
Captain, then makes a difficult decision. Without
another word, he moves quickly to a console and taps a
command.
18 EXT. SPACE - THE WARBIRD (OPTICAL)
Opens fire on the freighter, destroying it with a
single shot.
19 INT. THE WARBIRD
The Bridge crew is shocked. Toreth is furious and
moves to N'Vek, grabbing him.
TORETH
Why did you destroy that vessel?
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT TWO 24.
19 CONTINUED:
N'VEK
I beg forgiveness, Commander,
but... Major Takal ordered me to
fire.
Troi is stunned, but she has to hide it. OFF her
reaction.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/24/92 - ACT THREE 25.
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
A20 EXT. SPACE - WARBIRD (OPTICAL)
motionless near the debris field.
20 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE
Continuous action. Troi is still in shock over the
ship's destruction and N'Vek's accusation. Toreth is
furious.
PILOT
The Corvallen freighter has been
completely destroyed, Commander.
There are no survivors.
TORETH
(to Troi)
I demand an explanation.
Troi says nothing; she moves to the Pilot's station.
TROI
How many were aboard that ship?
PILOT
(off console)
Approximately eighteen people,
sir.
The information is devastating; indirectly or not, she
is responsible for their deaths, but she can't afford
to show how she really feels. She wants to get off the
Bridge, get some time to think, but Toreth will not let
up.
TORETH
I don't care if there were
eighteen or eight-hundred.
(beat)
On this ship, I give the command
to fire, Major. You have no right--
Troi angrily touches the Tal Shiar emblem on her
shoulder.
TROI
This gives me the right.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/24/92 - ACT THREE25A.
20 CONTINUED:
TORETH
Even you must eventually answer to
someone. You will be held
accountable.
Troi has no alternative in this; to keep them both
safe, she must defend N'Vek's actions.
TROI
I have been given broad
discretionary powers. Sub-Commander
N'Vek acted on my
authority... the authority of the
Tal Shiar. I assure you -- this
action will not be questioned.
TORETH
I will nonetheless make a note in
my log that I am not responsible
for those eighteen lives... and
that I deplore their loss.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/24/92 - ACT THREE 26.
20 CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
Do what you feel necessary. In
the meantime, we must protect
ourselves.
(to Pilot)
Activate the cloaking device.
The Pilot looks to Toreth for confirmation; Toreth
nods.
21 EXT. SPACE - THE WARBIRD (OPTICAL)
shimmers away as it cloaks.
22 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE
PILOT
Cloak is engaged.
Troi moves to the exit.
TORETH
And what are my orders now, Major?
TROI
Hold position -- and wait.
Troi EXITS.
Off Toreth's and N'Vek's expressions.
CUT TO:
23 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as it drops out of warp.
24 INT. MAIN BRIDGE
Picard, Riker, Data, Worf and ENSIGN McKNIGHT at their
stations.
DATA
There is no sign of the freighter,
Sir. We are the only ship in the
area.
PICARD
(puzzled)
Ensign, verify our position.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT THREE 27.
24 CONTINUED: (2)
ENSIGN MCKNIGHT
(off console)
We're holding at the coordinates
specified by Ensign DeSeve, sir.
RIKER
Is there anything on long range
sensors?
DATA
(beat; works console)
Sensors indicate no other ships
within three light years.
RIKER
(to Picard)
Has this all been a hoax?
PICARD
That's one possibility.
(beat)
Mister Worf, bring Ensign DeSeve
to my Ready Room.
CUT TO:
25 INT. READY ROOM
Picard is sitting at his desk as Worf ENTERS with
DeSeve. Worf does not like this guy and stays as
physically intimidating as possible.
PICARD
Well, Mister DeSeve. You promised
me a freighter with an important
cargo. The only thing here is
empty space. Do you have an
explanation?
DeSeve is genuinely surprised.
DESEVE
I... don't understand...
WORF
Sir, he has deceived us.
DESEVE
No -- I was told the ship would be
at these coordinates.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT THREE 28.
25 CONTINUED:
Picard lifts a staying hand toward Worf.
PICARD
You said the message came directly
from Ambassador Spock?
DESEVE
Yes.
(beat)
Well... not exactly...
PICARD
What does that mean?
DESEVE
Someone else relayed the message
to me. But he said Spock spoke
directly to him.
Picard stares at him. The story begins to lose
credibility, and DeSeve realizes that.
DESEVE
I trust the man who spoke to me.
He would not have lied.
WORF
Was he Romulan?
DESEVE
Yes.
Worf's disdain is palpable. DeSeve tries to explain.
DESEVE
He is a member of the underground --
a dissident. He risks his life to
work with those who want a
different future for Romulus.
WORF
Captain, he could be leading us
into a trap.
DESEVE
No, that's not so...
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT THREE 29.
25 CONTINUED: (2)
PICARD
It would be risky to set a trap
here, so close to Federation
space... but the fact remains --
there is no freighter.
(beat)
Ensign DeSeve, did your contact
tell you anything else that might
be helpful?
There is a long beat.
DESEVE
The freighter is an old Antaresclass
vessel... it has limited
range and speed.
(beat)
It couldn't have taken on its
cargo more than a day ago... which
means it has to be within fifteen
light years of here.
Picard and Worf stare at him.
PICARD
Why didn't you mention this
earlier?
DeSeve hesitates before answering.
DESEVE
It didn't seem necessary. And on
Romulus, you learn not to
volunteer information.
(beat)
It's a hard habit to break.
Picard rises and circles the desk, heading for the
door.
PICARD
Perhaps now would be a good time
to start. Gentlemen, come with
me.
They follow him through the doors to the Bridge.
25A INT. BRIDGE
Data and Riker already there. Worf heads for his
station.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT THREE 30.
25A CONTINUED:
PICARD
Mister Data, initiate a phase
three search pattern -- radius
fifteen light years.
DATA
Aye, Captain.
PICARD
(gesturing to chair on
his left)
Ensign DeSeve, I want you to stay
right here. In case you recall
anything else that might have
slipped your mind.
Chastened, DeSeve takes the chair.
25B OMITTED
26 INT. WARBIRD - CARGO BAY
Troi paces, agitated. The guard is not there. N'Vek
ENTERS. He's distressed, too, though not quite for the
same reason.
N'VEK
Our plan has collapsed...
TROI
Our plan? What about the people
on that freighter? Why did you
fire?
N'VEK
There was no alternative. You
told me they couldn't be trusted.
If I let them live... the whole
mission would be in jeopardy?
TROI
Eighteen people lost their
lives...
N'Vek turns on her, drilling into her Iike a laser.
He's frayed and pushed to his limits.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT THREE 31.
26 CONTINUED:
N'VEK
Don't lecture me, Counselor. A
number of people have died in
order to carry out this mission.
Believe me, those eighteen won't
be the last.
TROI
I'm sorry... but I can't dismiss
those lives so easily.
N'Vek regards her stonily.
N'VEK
Fine. Agonize all you want... but
don't let it get in the way of our
plan.
She eyes him for a tense moment.
TROI
You don't have a plan anymore.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT THREE 32.
26 CONTINUED: (2)
N'VEK
You remember I told you if
anything went wrong, we would need
a Starfleet officer...
She eyes him warily...
TROI
Yes...
N'VEK
(acknowledging)
There is a Starfleet base on
Draken Four. It is two days away
at maximum warp.
(beat)
That's where we're going.
TROI
In a Romulan ship...
N'VEK
Yes. It's your job to order
Toreth to proceed into Federation
territory.
TROI
We'll never get through the
gravitic sensor nets.
N'VEK
We will... if you provide the
correct access codes.
TROI
Do you really think this has a
chance of succeeding?
N'VEK
If you have another idea, I'll be
happy to consider it.
They hold a hard look for a moment... then she EXITS.
He follows.
27 INT. WARD ROOM
Troi and N'Vek with Toreth.
TROI
You will plot a course for the
Draken System.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT THREE32A.
27 CONTINUED:
There is a brief, surprised silence.
TORETH
You can't be serious.
TROI
Draken Four was the freighter's
destination.
(beat)
I ordered it destroyed because I
recognized the Captain -- a known
Federation spy. Now, we must
deliver the cargo ourselves.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT THREE 33.
27 CONTINUED: (2)
TORETH
Why must --
TROI
I do not intend to explain myself
to you. Set a course.
TORETH
In order to reach Draken we will
have to travel through Federation
space for nearly twenty hours.
TROI
That is not a problem.
TORETH
Contrary to the propaganda your
superiors would have us believe,
Starfleet is neither weak nor
foolish. The chances of us
reaching Draken undetected are not
good.
TROI
We will be cloaked.
TORETH
The cloaking device does not make
us completely invulnerable. You
would know that if you had spent
any time in the field.
(beat)
The Federation has littered their
borders with subspace listening
posts and gravitic sensors. They
may even have a tachyon detection
grid in operation, in which case
they will know we're there.
(beat)
If we are discovered within
Federation territory, it could be
interpreted as an act of war.
TROI
The Tal Shiar has obtained access
codes for the sensor nets. I will
provide them if necessary.
Toreth is very uneasy with this plan.
TORETH
That is no guarantee that we will
escape detection.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT THREE 34.
27 CONTINUED: (3)
TROI
Your cowardice does not befit a
Romulan soldier.
Toreth stiffens at the accusation -- even N'Vek is
surprised. Troi is playing her role to the hilt.
TORETH
People blame the military for the
wars we are asked to fight. But
I think it is your kind, Major,
that will be the death of us all.
Toreth EXITS. Troi and N'Vek follow her out.
28 INT. WARBIRD - THE BRIDGE
Continuous action as Troi and N'Vek ENTER. Toreth is
already at her station.
TORETH
Plot a course for the Draken
System.
PILOT
(works console)
Course plotted, sir.
TORETH
Prepare for warp --
Suddenly, the lights in the room switch to red, and the
alarm klaxons begin to sound.
PILOT
Commander, sensors are picking up
a vessel.
(beat; off console)
Our cloaking device is still
engaged... they have not detected
us.
Toreth reacts.
TORETH
Activate Viewscreen.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT THREE 35.
29 ON THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)
The image fills the screen. It is the Enterprise,
floating above us like a naval destroyer poised above
a submarine, ready for the kill.
Reactions.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT FOUR 36.
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
30 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
Continuous action. The Enterprise is on screen as
before.
PILOT
It is the Enterprise, Commander.
Troi reacts.
TORETH
Well, Major... it appears your
suspicions about that freighter
were correct after all. The
Federation has come in search of
their spies.
(to Pilot)
Status.
PILOT
(off console)
They are scanning the debris of
the freighter. Their shield
levels are normal and their weapon
systems are not active.
(beat)
They are not prepared for battle,
sir.
TORETH
Then they were not expecting us to
be here. And I see no reason to
alter that perception.
(beat; to Pilot)
The radiation from the debris
field could make our cloak
detectable if we engage warp
engines. Proceed at maneuvering
speed --
TROI
(interrupting)
One moment, Commander.
The sudden appearance of the Enterprise has changed
everything. Troi wants to keep it nearby until she can
figure out a way to contact the ship.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT FOUR 37.
30 CONTINUED:
TROI
We should hold our position until
the Enterprise has left the area.
We cannot risk detection.
TORETH
Even if we are detected, they will
not be able to track us once we go
to warp.
TROI
We haven't established their
intentions.
TORETH
Their intentions are obvious...
and of no concern to us, Major.
(to Pilot)
Proceed on course, maneuvering
engines only. Go to warp when
we're clear of the debris field.
PILOT
Yes, Commander.
(off console)
We will clear the field in twenty-seven
minutes.
Toreth is now studiously ignoring Troi. Troi moves to
the doors and shoots N'Vek a meaningful glance; he
understands the situation -- they have to meet.
TROI
(imperiously)
You will keep me informed of our
progress.
Troi EXITS the Bridge.
N'VEK
It is not wise to challenge the
Tal Shiar, Commander.
TORETH
I will not let her tell me how to
run my ship.
Off N'Vek's concerned expression.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT FOUR 38.
31 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
holding position in the debris field.
32 INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE
Picard, Riker, DeSeve and Data are at the Aft Science
station, looking at a MONITOR DISPLAY of space debris.
DATA
The debris is widely scattered,
sir. It appears to be the remains
of a ship...
(beat)
... My analysis indicates that it
was an Antares-class freighter.
Picard glances at DeSeve.
DESEVE
That's the ship we were supposed
to meet...
PICARD
Could they have had some sort of
malfunction... a reactor core
breach?
DATA
I do not believe so. That would
not be consistent with the debris
pattern. However, sensors do
indicate extremely high levels of
residual antiprotons.
Picard and Riker react; they know what this implies.
RIKER
Romulan disruptor fire...
DATA
That is correct. And based on the
antiproton decay, I would estimate
that the incident occurred within
the last four-point-three hours.
PICARD
Then... the Romulans could still
be in the vicinity.
Picard and Riker exchange a concerned glance.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT FOUR 39.
32 CONTINUED:
RIKER
Red alert. Shields at maximum.
The red alert lights go on.
PICARD
(to DeSeve)
Whatever cargo was on that
freighter, the Romulans didn't
want it to reach us. Are you sure
you don't know what it was?
DESEVE
No, sir. I swear it.
PICARD
All we seem to have here are
questions.
(beat)
Mister Data, continue scanning the
area.
CUT TO:
33 INT. WARBIRD - TROI'S QUARTERS
Troi and N'Vek.
TROI
Somehow, we have to get a message
to the Enterprise.
N'VEK
That's impossible.
TROI
This is the perfect opportunity.
The Enterprise is nearby. If we
can communicate with them, they
might be able to help us.
N'VEK
Counselor. This ship is
travelling under cloak. All of
our electromagnetic emissions are
being monitored. If we attempted
any communication whatsoever we
would be discovered instantly. It
could not succeed.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT FOUR 40.
33 CONTINUED:
N'VEK (Cont'd)
(beat)
We must continue to Draken Four.
That is the safest course.
TROI
(beat)
Is there anything you can do to
the ship or the cloaking device
that would let the Enterprise
track us?
N'VEK
Track us? No -- we want to get
into Federation territory
undetected.
TROI
What we want -- is to get the
dissidents to safety. Now answer
the question. Is there a way?
N'VEK
If there were, I wouldn't do it.
Troi eyes him for a brief moment, and then approaches
him. There is heat flaring from her -- she's had it
with this whole endeavor.
TROI
Yes, you will.
N'VEK
Counselor --
TROI
We're not playing it your way any
more, N'Vek. I've been
kidnapped... surgically
altered... put in danger... I've
gone along with all your plans.
Now, you are going to listen to
me. You figure out how to let the
Enterprise track us, or I will go
to Toreth and tell her I've
discovered you're a traitor. I'll
order you ejected into space. Do
you understand me, Sub-Commander?
There is a tense beat... and then N'Vek blinks.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT FOUR 41.
33 CONTINUED: (2)
N'VEK
(reluctantly)
There is one possibility. In
order for a ship to remain
undetectable while cloaked, the
radiative emissions from the warp
engines must be precisely
balanced.
(beat)
The ship's Engineer is a
sympathizer. He may be able to
slightly misalign one of the
nullifier cores. It would create
a small magnetic disturbance in
space whenever we were in motion.
TROI
Good. Do it.
N'VEK
(still trying to avoid
this)
The effect would occur only
intermittently. They might not
even detect it.
TROI
If that's the best we can do, we
have to try it.
N'VEK
Anything more would register
immediately on the Bridge.
(beat)
Even this slight misalignment
might be detected.
Troi gives him a hard look.
TROI
It's a risk we'll have to take.
You're the one who outlined the
stakes to me, N'Vek. Are you
getting squeamish now, just
because things are getting a
little more dangerous?
He has no answer.
CUT TO:
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FOUR 42.
34 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
moving slowly through the area.
35 INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE
Picard, Riker, Data, and Worf at their stations.
Ensign McKnight is at conn; DeSeve is in the b.g. (The
ship is still at red alert.)
DATA
(off console)
Captain. Sensors are picking up
a polarized magnetic distortion to
our port side...
PICARD
Analysis.
DATA
(works console)
The distortion is extremely weak,
sir... It appears to be moving,
slowly... it --
(beat; surprised)
It is gone, sir.
RIKER
Gone?
DATA
The distortion no longer registers
on our instruments.
A beat.
PICARD
Mister Data, could this distortion
be caused by a cloaked ship?
DATA
Unknown. Our understanding of
Romulan technology is still
limited.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT FOUR 43.
35 CONTINUED:
DeSeve has been following the conversation carefully in
the b.g.; he moves forward.
DESEVE
Captain...
All turn to look at him.
DESEVE
Romulan ships use a forced quantum
singularity as a power source. If
that system is not functioning
perfectly or is damaged, even
slightly... it might show through
the cloak as a magnetic
disturbance of some kind...
Picard is considering the information when something
registers on Data's console.
DATA
(off console)
The distortion has reappeared...
bearing three-three-seven mark
ten...
(beat)
It has disappeared again, sir.
A beat.
PICARD
Mister DeSeve, is it your opinion
that we're picking up a cloaked
Romulan ship?
DESEVE
It's a strong possibility, sir.
PICARD
(after a beat)
Mister Data, continue your scan.
(to conn)
Helm, link navigational control to
Mister Data's console. Plot an
intercept course toward that
distortion.
CUT TO:
36 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE
Troi is on the Bridge. Toreth, Pilot, and N.D.
Romulans at their stations.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - 11/17/92 - ACT FOUR 44.
36 CONTINUED:
During the next, Varek ENTERS and quietly takes his
station.
PILOT
(off console)
Commander. The Enterprise is
underway.
TORETH
(to Pilot)
Good. What is their course?
PILOT
They are heading toward us, sir.
TORETH
(surprised)
What?
PILOT
They appear to be on an intercept
course.
Troi realizes the trail is working.
TORETH
(beat; to Pilot)
What is the status of our cloaking
device? Is there a malfunction of
any kind?
N'Vek is clearly worried; this is the moment of truth.
If they're going to find out the sabotage, it will be
now.
PILOT
(off console)
The cloaking device is functioning
correctly, sir. All shipboard
emissions are within normal range.
N'VEK
Commander. The Enterprise may
simply be engaged in search
operations.
TORETH
Perhaps.
Off Toreth's thoughtful expression.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FOUR 45.
37 INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE
PICARD
Where is it now, Mister Data... ?
DATA
Dead ahead, sir. It is slowing--
(off console)
It has disappeared once again,
sir.
(beat)
It may have been coming to a halt.
PICARD
Stop engines.
RIKER
If it is a Romulan ship, will they
hold position until we leave?
DESEVE
I don't think so, sir. A Romulan
Commander's instinct would be to
attack.
Off reactions.
38 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE
The atmosphere is tense. Toreth stands impassively on
her platform, staring at the Viewscreen. Suddenly, she
breaks the silence.
TORETH
Pilot. Engage maneuvering
engines, forward zero-point-one.
Take us directly under their hull.
PILOT
Yes, Commander.
The engines hum to life as the warbird begins to move.
Troi reacts, alarmed.
TROI
What are you doing?
TORETH
It seems the Enterprise may be
able to track us even though we're
cloaked.
(MORE)
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT FOUR 46.
38 CONTINUED:
TORETH (Cont'd)
I intend to find out whether they
can or cannot.
(beat)
N'Vek. Ready attack procedure.
N'Vek is shocked as well but immediately snaps to the
task.
N'VEK
(off console)
Sir, disruptors are standing by.
Ready to disengage cloak.
TROI
(scrambling)
Commander, we cannot risk an
engagement here.
TORETH
Considering the nature of our
mission, I would have preferred to
avoid it as well. But I see no
other alternative.
38A ON THE VIEWSCREEN
The image of the Enterprise begins to grow as the
warbird moves slowly closer.
TROI
What do you intend to do?
TORETH
We will pass as close as we
possibly can. If they do have the
ability to track us, they will
move to avoid a collision.
(beat)
And if they do... I will destroy
them.
Off Troi's reaction.
39
thru OMITTED
44
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FIVE 47.
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
45
thru OMITTED
46
47 INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE
Picard, Riker, Worf at their stations; Data at Ops,
McKnight at conn. The ship is still at red alert.
DATA
(off console)
Sir, the magnetic distortion has
reappeared.
PICARD
Bearing and speed?
DATA
It appears to be moving toward us,
closing slowly at one-hundred
kph... its bearing indicates a
possible collision course.
RIKER
Time to impact?
DATA
I am unable to make a precise
measurement. However, I estimate
impact within ninety seconds.
RIKER
(to Picard)
This doesn't make any sense. Why
would they be trying to hit us?
And if they were, why not hit us
at full speed?
Picard turns questioningly to DeSeve who looks as
confused as everyone else.
DESEVE
I don't know. The Romulans will
sometimes make suicide attacks,
but only as a last resort.
There's no reason for it here.
DATA
Time to impact, approximately
sixty seconds.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FIVE 48.
47 CONTINUED:
PICARD
We don't have the luxury to
speculate.
(to McKnight)
Back us away from that distortion,
Ensign. One-half impulse.
ENSIGN MCKNIGHT
Aye-aye, sir.
Off Picard's reaction.
48 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE
Toreth stands at her command station. Troi, N'vek,
Pilot, and N.D.s in their positions.
PILOT
(off console)
They are moving away, Commander.
Toreth smiles grimly.
TORETH
Prepare attack sequence.
The warbird engines hum as the ship prepares for
attack. N'Vek shoots Troi a worried glance.
N'VEK
All sections report ready for
battle, Commander.
PILOT
Disruptors are fully charged.
Troi watches, her mind racing... this is the chance
she's been waiting for, but she's got to act quickly.
TORETH
Disengage cloak on my command.
Prepare to fire--
TROI
(firmly)
Disregard that order.
The entire bridge crew freezes. All eyes are on Toreth
and Troi.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT FIVE 49.
48 CONTINUED:
TORETH
What?
TROI
I do not authorize this attack.
You will cease battle operations
immediately.
TORETH
I do not need your authorization
to attack, Major. This is my
ship.
Troi is playing her role to the hilt. She has to make
this completely convincing. Troi moves to stand right
beside Toreth's command station.
TROI
How typical of the military to
resort to brute force when
discretion is required.
TORETH
The Enterprise has demonstrated
that they can track us. They must
be destroyed.
TROI
That's correct -- they can track
us.
(beat)
And if we attack them -- your way --
they will return fire. But we
will be vulnerable as we cloak and
our shields drop. They will
destroy us.
Toreth sees the logic of Troi's argument... but she
can't back down now.
TORETH
Do you question my ability to
command?
TROI
You are not fit to command.
(beat)
Step down.
Toreth remains at her post, unmoving.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/23/92 - ACT FIVE 50.
48 CONTINUED: (2)
TROI
Step down or I will have you
removed.
TORETH
Do you think anyone here will
listen to you?
This is the moment, the final struggle for control of
the ship. Troi turns to all the Romulans on the
Bridge.
TROI
If any one of you defies the Tal
Shiar, you will not bear the
punishment alone. Your
families... all of them, will be
there beside you.
The words hit home. The Romulans exchange glances.
TROI
I am now Commander of this ship.
You will take orders from me and
no one else.
Troi looks toward N'vek.
TROI
Remove Commander Toreth from her
station. If she resists, shoot
her.
N'vek nods, takes out his disruptor, and holds it on
Toreth.
N'VEK
Commander... please... step down.
Without a word, Toreth slowly steps off the command
platform. Troi steps onto the platform and takes her
place.
TROI
(to N'Vek)
Remove her weapon.
N'Vek moves to Toreth and takes away her weapon. The
eyes of everyone on the bridge are now on Troi... the
new Commander.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/20/92 - ACT FIVE 50A.
48 CONTINUED: (3)
TROI
Now, Commander... watch and learn.
In order to defeat your enemy, you
must first understand them. The
Federation wishes to avoid war at
all cost. So I shall offer them
a diplomatic solution... get them
to lower their shields... and then
destroy them.
Off Troi's expression.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FIVE 51.
49 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
The Warbird shimmers into view as it DECLOAKS in front
of the Enterprise.
50 INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
WORF
Captain, we are being hailed.
PICARD
On-screen.
50A THE VIEWSCREEN
Troi APPEARS on the Viewscreen. Picard stares at her,
shocked as he recognizes her, but canny enough not to
reveal it.
TROI
I am Major Rakal of the Tal Shiar.
PICARD
I am Jean-Luc Picard of the
Enterprise.
TROI
How can we be of help?
PICARD
A Carvallen freighter was
destroyed not far from here... we
detected the residual effects of
disruptor fire. Can you shed any
light on this?
TROI
A regrettable incident, Captain.
The freighter was fired upon by
the former Commander of this
vessel. I have now taken control,
and I assure you there will be no
more attacks.
PICARD
Still, there was a significant
loss of life...
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FIVE 52.
50A CONTINUED:
TROI
Captain... we do not want this
incident to be exaggerated. You
and I can discuss it calmly...
diffuse it before it becomes
inflated.
Picard realizes Troi must be asking for cooperation.
PICARD
Yes... I agree.
TROI
I will come onto your ship.
Please lower your shields and
prepare to beam me aboard.
This makes sense to Picard -- Troi is asking help to
get back on the Enterprise from whatever strange
predicament she's in.
PICARD
Very well.
(to com)
Mister Worf, lock onto Major
Rakal. Transport on my command.
WORF
Aye, sir.
TROI
Thank you, Captain.
The Viewscreen returns to the starfield.
RIKER
What's she doing on that ship?
PICARD
I don't know... but she needs our
help to get back. Mister Worf,
keep your lock on her no matter
what happens.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/23/92 - ACT FIVE 53.
50A CONTINUED: (2)
WORF
Yes, Captain.
PICARD
(after a beat)
Lower the shields...
51 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE
Troi turns to N'vek.
N'VEK
They are dropping their shields.
TROI
Activate forward disruptor array
and fire when ready.
N'VEK
Yes, Major.
N'vek works his console.
N'VEK
Firing...
51A EXT. SPACE - WARBIRD AND ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
as disruptor fire shoots from the Warbird toward the
Enterprise. (NOTE: It should be of different
intensity than normal disruptor fire.) There is no
apparent damage.
52 INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
as the three Romulan dissidents MATERIALIZE on the
Bridge, still in stasis and in the same positions we
last saw them.
Everyone is confused and everything is happening at
once.
WORF
Captain, they have fired on us!
PICARD
Shields up... stand by phasers.
(to Worf)
Damage report.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FIVE 53A.
52 CONTINUED:
WORF
(puzzled, off console)
We sustained a direct hit... but
there is negligible damage. The
disruptor had almost no power.
Riker and DeSeve move to examine the dissidents.
DeSeve reacts when he sees who they are.
DESEVE
This is Proconsul M'ret... and his
aides. They are part of the
underground movement...
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/23/92 - ACT FIVE 54.
52 CONTINUED:
RIKER
They're in stasis...
(to COM)
Medical team to the Bridge.
Nobody quite knows what's going on... and there is
still one big question left.
RIKER
(to Picard)
Where's Deanna?
53 INT. WARBIRD - BRIDGE
A similar scene of confusion.
PILOT
(surprised)
Disruptors were ineffective... the
Enterprise was not damaged. They
have re-established full shields.
N'Vek knows exactly what's happened, but he has to
cover it up.
N'VEK
(off console)
I am reading a malfunction in our
forward disruptor array... the
power system has destabilized --
Toreth moves to N'Vek's station and shoves him out of
the way. As she checks the console readouts, her look
hardens -- she sees something isn't right. She turns
to N'Vek.
TORETH
You are lying to me. The
disruptor beam was purposely
sabotaged to conceal a transporter
beam within it.
(to Pilot)
Quickly... locate the transport
coordinates.
(to N'Vek)
What have you done?
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/24/92 - ACT FIVE 54A.
53 CONTINUED:
N'Vek does not answer. There's a tense beat as the
Pilot works the console.
PILOT
The transporter beam originated
in... our cargo bay. Something
was transported from there -- to
the Enterprise.
Toreth whirls on Troi.
TORETH
So. The mysterious cargo...
brought on board by Major Rakal of
the Tal Shiar... has now been
transported to a Starfleet vessel.
(beat)
It appears we have two traitors in
our midst.
Reactions from Troi and N'Vek -- they've been
discovered. The following events happen quickly:
53A N'VEK
reaches for his disruptor.
53B TORETH
instinctively reaches for her weapon as well... but it
isn't there -- it was confiscated earlier. N'Vek
brings up his weapon, and for an instant it looks as
though he'll fire on Toreth, and then, suddenly...
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/24/92 - ACT FIVE 55.
53C N'VEK (OPTICAL)
is VAPORIZED. Reveal --
53D THE PILOT
holding out his disruptor. He looks grimly at Toreth;
she clasps his shoulder in thanks. The Pilot brings
his disruptor to bear on Troi.
Toreth has now fully regained command and she reasserts
her position on the Bridge. Troi is being guarded by
the Pilot and an N.D. Romulan, each armed with
disruptors. Toreth regards her cooly.
TORETH
Well, Major... now that you can no
longer take refuge behind the
shield of the Tal Shiar... it's
time you answered a few questions.
(beat)
What was in those cargo
containers?
Troi says nothing.
TORETH
Not so sure of yourself now, are
you? Well, no matter. We'll soon
learn all we need to know.
(beat)
Then we will execute you.
(to Pilot)
Drop shields and cloak the ship.
Prepare to go to warp.
And on Troi's reaction --
54 INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
as, on the Viewscreen, the Warbird SHIMMERS away --
PICARD
Mister Worf -- now.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/25/92 - ACT FIVE 56.
55 INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)
as Troi MATERIALIZES on the Transporter Pad. GEORDI is
there, waiting for her.
GEORDI
Counselor -- are you all right?
TROI
(breathless)
Yes...
GEORDI
Let's get you to Sickbay...
And they head for the Exit.
56 INT. ENTERPRISE - MAIN BRIDGE
PICARD
Ensign, get us out of here -- warp
nine.
ENSIGN MCKNIGHT
Aye, sir.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FIVE 57.
57
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62
63 EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
at warp.
64 INT. SICKBAY
Troi sits on a sickbed as Beverly scans her with a
tricorder. Troi's Romulan features have been removed,
but she is still in the Tal Shiar uniform. Picard
stands at the bedside. The three Romulans are in the
b.g., out of stasis.
BEVERLY
I think that does it. How does it
feel to have your own face back?
Troi sits up and runs her hands gingerly across her
face and ears.
TROI
Just right. Thank you.
Beverly smiles and moves away.
PICARD
The men you helped rescue are
safe. Proconsul M'ret is deeply
grateful for your help.
STAR TREK: "Face of the Enemy" - REV. 11/19/92 - ACT FIVE 58.
64 CONTINUED:
TROI
The thanks should go to N'vek...
He sacrificed himself to save
them... and me...
PICARD
Thanks to the two of you, the way
has been paved for other rescue
operations.
(beat)
You can be sure that N'vek's
efforts... and his sacrifice...
were not in vain.
She smiles at him, grateful for the words of comfort.
FADE OUT.
END OF ACT FIVE
THE END
STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION
"Face of the Enemy"
#40276-240
Story by
Rene Echevarria
Teleplay by
Naren Shankar
Directed by
Gabrielle Beaumont
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FINAL DRAFT
NOVEMBER 17, 1992