STAR TREK: "Heritage"
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Subject: Heritage - teaser
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Hi,
This is the teaser to the second script I sent in somewhere in July. The
rejection came three months later. There are some slight similarities to "
Attached", which I didn't know about when I wrote it, and "The Inner Light",
which I hadn't seen at that point. But I hope you enjoy it nevertheless.
STAR TREK: "Heritage" - REV. 20/06/93 - TEASER
TEASER
FADE IN:
1. EXT. ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT AROUND ALPHA KORONOS. 1.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's log, Stardate 94877.6.
The Enterprise has arrived at
Alpha Koronos where we are to
commence proceedings which will
hopefully result in the
Koronosians becoming a permanent
member of the Federation.
2. INT. WORF'S QUARTERS. 2.
The small room is bathed in a dim, red light,
illuminating the assortment of weapons that line the
far wall in a hellish glow. The bowed figure of a
small klingon boy is outlined against this warlike
setting, and the whispers of a klingon ritual flow
from his mouth.
WORF moves from the far side of the room to sit
beside the boy, ALEXANDER. He doesn't speak until
Alexander has finished the chant.
WORF
I am proud of you.
Alexander remains silent.
WORF (CONT.)
What is it?
Alexander does not answer; instead he continues to
focus his attention on the weapons that line the
wall, and on the bat'telh in particular.
WORF (CONT.)
Alexander, if there is a
problem, if you do not wish to
go through with this, you must
be open with me.
Alexander stands up and leaves the room, leaving
Worf to ponder.
3. INT. CORRIDOR. 3.
PICARD, RIKER and DATA make their way towards the
Transporter Room.
RIKER
Universal translators....?
PICARD
That's what they ordered so
that's what we sent them. And
I'm hardly in a position to feel
offended. I can't speak their
language; there's no reason why
I should expect them to speak
ours.
RIKER
Agreed. They didn't ask to join
the Federation; we asked them.
PICARD
From what I have heard, their
culture... their way of life...
means a great deal to them.
They wish to preserve it with as
little chance of pollutants
creeping in as possible.
RIKER
Well, if they're afraid of us
polluting their traditions why
are they even considering
joining the Federation? They'll
be opening themselves to an
armada of different beliefs and
values....
DATA
There is a lot to be gained from
experiencing other's values and
beliefs, Commander. It is not
necessary for them to change
merely by making those
experiences available to them.
Perhaps this is something they
realise.
RIKER
Perhaps. It still seems a
little strange to me, though.
The three officers enter the Transporter Room.
4. INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM. 4.
PICARD, RIKER and DATA enter and look to the ENSIGN
stationed behind the transporter console.
ENSIGN
Three ready to beam up, sir.
PICARD
Make it so, Ensign.
Three beams of energy sparkle and coalesce on the
transporter pad, forming into KORTAR, the Koronosian
Ambassador and his two Assistants. Each has a
strange device strapped around their mouth with a
similiar electronic apparatus covering the right
ear.
Picard steps forward to greet them as they step off
the pad.
PICARD (CONT.)
Ambassador Kortar, it is good to
finally meet you in person.
When the Ambassador speaks, there is a slight
electronic tingle to his voice as the universal
translator interprets the essence of his speech.
KORTAR
Thank you, Captain. I too have
been looking forward to our
discussions.
PICARD
(Indicating Riker)
This is my First Officer,
Commander William Riker....
RIKER
A pleasure, sir.
Kortar nods a greeting to Riker.
PICARD
...and Lieutenant-Commander
Data.
DATA
(To Kortar)
Grash-kalla, Ambassador.
Kortar removes the universal translator mouthpeice
momentarily.
KORTAR
Grash-kalla.
DATA
(To Riker)
I accessed all information on
Koronosian culture from the
language banks.
Picard moves towards the door.
PICARD
If you will step this way,
Ambassador.
Picard, Riker, Data, and the three Koronosians exit
the Transporter Room.
5. INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE. 5.
PICARD, RIKER, DATA, KORTAR and his two Assistants
sit around the table.
PICARD
I assure you, Ambassador, your
people will lose nothing. They
stand only to gain.
KORTAR
I appreciate your attempt to
quell any misgivings we have,
Captain. But you cannot
understand our ways, nor what we
stand to lose.
RIKER
Sir, there is a great variety of
races and cultures, all in the
Federation, who feel as you do.
They maintain their way of life,
their values. At the same time
they work within the Federation
and reap the rewards. The only
thing they lose is isolation.
KORTAR
I am sure that is the case,
Commander. But you must
appreciate my scepticism when
faced with the future of my
people... our society... all
that we hold dearest.
PICARD
We appreciate and respect your
reservations, Ambassador....
(CONTINUED)
PICARD (CONT.)
However, there is little else we
can offer you other than our
assurances.
KORTAR
That is true. And we've argued
this point for well over the
time duration given to this
meeting.
(Pauses)
Perhaps before you make such
guarantees you should experience
our culture first hand,
Captain.... Understand for
yourself what we fear losing.
Picard and Riker look at one another uncertainly.
PICARD
Thank you for your offer,
Ambassador. I am truly grateful
for such an oppurtunity.
However, we were hoping to begin
discussions on the matter of
joining....
KORTAR
I empathize with your position,
Captain. After all, the
Federation has matters of
greater importance to attend
to....
PICARD
It is not that, Ambassador. I
am merely concerned that this
may delay any agreement between
our two societies.... An
agreement which will bode well
for both our peoples.
KORTAR
Perhaps it will facilitate our
talks. A far greater
understanding of our respective
situations can only assist us in
these discussions.
Picard is silent for a moment. Riker continues to
stare at Kortar and his Assistants dubiously.
PICARD
Agreed. Very well, Ambassador.
I would be delighted to take you
up on your offer.
Kortar stands up, as do his Assistants. Picard,
Riker and Data do so as well.
KORTAR
Very good. We will transmit a
time and co-ordinates to you
shortly. I look forward to...
educating you, Captain Picard.
Picard nods while an obviously uncomfortable Riker
glances at him, then back at the Koronosians.
FADE
OUT.
END OF TEASER
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Subject: Heritage - Act One
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STAR TREK: "Heritage" - REV. 20/06/93 - ACT ONE
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
6. EXT. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT. 6.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 94878.2.
I have been given the
opportunity to experience
Koronosian culture first-hand.
Though this detour from the
scheduled discussions may result
in a delay, the chance of
strengthening ties through an
exploration of each other's
cultures is too compelling to
refuse.
7. INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS. 7.
PICARD is packing clothing and other items into his
carry-bag when his door chimes.
PICARD
Come.
The door slides open to reveal RIKER standing in the
doorway. Picard looks up, then resumes packing.
PICARD (CONT.)
Well, get on with it.
RIKER
(Entering room)
Get on with what?
PICARD
Telling me that I'm being
careless, rash, reckless,
unthoughtful.....
RIKER
Why do you need me to tell you
that. You seem to know it all
already.
(Looks in bag Picard is packing)
Besides, why are you packing all
this? I thought you were there
to experience their culture, not
pollute it, remember?
Picard halts packing and sighs.
PICARD
You're right. What am I doing
with all this?
He starts unpacking most of his belongings again.
RIKER
So you're really going ahead
with this?
PICARD
I agreed to do it, Will. Not
like I can back out now.
Besides, it should prove a
worthwhile experience, getting
to see how others view the
world.
Riker picks up a bottle of red wine that is lying
next to the open bag.
RIKER
And this?
PICARD
(Taking bottle from Riker)
Chateauneuf-Du-Pape. A taste of
French life. From one culture
to another.
Picard places the bottle in his carry bag, which he
then closes.
RIKER
I'm not entirely pleased about
this, you know.
PICARD
I know.
RIKER
Perhaps if I could accompany
you....
PICARD
You know they're only allowing
one person down there, Will. To
keep the contamination to a
minimum.
Riker nods his head.
RIKER
You ready?
Picard takes a final look around his Quarters.
PICARD
I think so.
The two exit Picard's Quarters.
8. INT. CORRIDOR. 8.
PICARD and RIKER make their way to the Transporter
Room.
RIKER
I still can't believe I'm
letting you do this.
PICARD
Not like you have a choice.
9. INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM. 9.
PICARD heads for the transporter pad as RIKER
watches. The ENSIGN behind the console studies the
read-out before her, then looks up.
ENSIGN
They're ready to receive you,
sir.
PICARD
Excellent. Energize.
RIKER
Enjoy yourself, Captain.
Picard nods a thanks to Riker as the beam envelops
him and he disappears.
10. INT. TEN-FORWARD.
10.
WORF and TROI are sitting at one of the tables, each
enjoying a drink.
WORF
I just don't understand. It is
not like I am forcing him to
endure it. He has chosen to
undergo the rite out of his own
free will.
TROI
I understand. But he might not
see it that way. The Age of
Ascencion is an important time
for a Klingon and he may feel
that you would want him to go
through it.
WORF
It is a time when a Klingon
becomes a true warrior, and yes,
I would be proud to see him pass
through. It is a test of
endurance, of a Klingon's
mettle.
TROI
But he has also spent a fair
amount of time on Earth, among
humans. He is also K'Ehleyr's
son and she was half-human. By
going through with this Klingon
ritual, he may be feeling that
he is being untrue to her, to
how she raised him, her values.
WORF
It is true that K'Ehleyr was a
little more lax. She did not
hold as much respect for Klingon
traditions as I do.
TROI
Talk to him. Make him
understand that you are not
pushing him into a decision. If
he is only accepting those
values because they mean
something to you, he is doing a
dis-service, not only to himself
but also to those values that
you wish him to uphold.
11. EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE.
11.
The wind sweeps over the arid landscape, kicking the
sand and dust up into the air. Through the
resulting haze, a city comes into view.
12. INT. KORTAR'S ABODE.
12.
KORTAR and an Assistant are sitting in his office,
decorated by various sculptures and paintings
indicative of his people and their lifestyle. Both
look up from the work they have been studying as
Picard enters with his carry-bag, accompanied by two
other Koronosians.
KORTAR
(To Koronosians)
Doohrt.
Picard watches the two Koronosians, who accompanied
him, exit the room. Kortar lifts a universal
translator mouthpeice to his mouth.
KORTAR (CONT.)
Captain. Thank you for coming.
Please sit.
Picard turns to admire the various works of art that
are scattered around him.
He moves forward and seats himself in a chair on the
other side of the table from Kortar and his
Assistant. Both Koronosians ignore him, continuing
with their work and speaking in their own tongue,
having removed their translators from their mouth
but still retaining the receiver in their ears.
Picard continues to look around him uncomfortably.
Finally, Picard has had enough.
PICARD
Excuse me, gentlemen. But I
don't understand a word of what
you are saying....
Kortar looks up at Picard, then moves the translator
mouthpeice into position.
KORTAR
Do not be concerned, Captain
Picard. You will shortly.
13. EXT. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
13.
The Enterprise continues to circle Alpha Koronos,
now passing over the night side of the planet.
Small groupings of lights from cities can be seen
dotting the surface.
14. INT. READY ROOM.
14.
RIKER is sitting alone in the Captain's chair,
looking slightly tired. A warm mug of coffee is
steaming beside his hand.
Reaching a decision, he punches a knob on the desk's
comm-panel.
RIKER
Mr Sterez, is there still no
response from Captain Picard?
STEREZ (V.O.)
I'm sorry, sir. We've got a
lock on his communicator, but we
have yet to receive a reply to
any of our signals.
RIKER
Very well. Please get me
Ambassador Kortar.
STEREZ (V.O.)
Aye, sir.
There is a slight pause, then the image of
Ambassador KORTAR appears on the view screen on the
Ready Room desk. He has obviously been getting
ready to sleep.
RIKER
I apologize for having disturbed
you, Ambassador. But I am
wondering if I may have a word
with Captain Picard.
Kortar hesitates, reaches off-screen to the
universal translator, then holds it in position.
KORTAR
Would you please repeat,
Commander.
RIKER
Would it be possible for me to
speak to Captain Picard?
KORTAR
I'm sorry, Commander. But the
Captain has had a long day and
has decided to retire already.
I will inform him of your call
when I speak to him tomorrow.
RIKER
If it is not too much of an
inconvenience, sir, I would
appreciate.....
KORTAR
Forgive me, Commander. But I
will not be able to reach
Captain Picard tonight. You
will have to try again tomorrow.
Riker is about to speak, but Kortar cuts the
communication off and the screen darkens.
15. INT. BRIDGE.
15.
RIKER exits the Ready Room and moves to DATA, who is
working at one of the aft stations. The rest of the
Bridge is mainly populated by those working night
shift.
RIKER
Mr Data, it's good to see you're
still awake.
DATA
Sir?
RIKER
Are sensors picking up the
Captain's communicator?
Data's fingers dance over the panel before him,
then:
DATA
There we are, Commander.
RIKER
Scan for human life signs in
that vicinity.
Data is silent for a moment as he carries out the
command.
DATA
The sensors can detect no human
life signs in that area, sir.
16. EXT. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
16.
RIKER (V.O.)
First Officer's log, Stardate
94882.6. It has been a little
over twenty-four hours since
Captain Picard beamed down to
the surface. Since that time
there has been no word from him.
Sensors also indicate that he
has been seperated from his
communicator, his only link to
the ship.
17. INT. READY ROOM.
17.
RIKER sits behind the desk, staring at the image of
KORTAR on the viewscreen before him.
RIKER
Ambassador, I understand your
reluctance to allow other
members of my crew to beam down,
but under the circumstances....
KORTAR
An agreement was made between my
government and the Federation,
Commander; that no one will
transport to Alpha Koronos
unless authorized by us to do
so.
RIKER
With all due respect, I have
lost contact with my Captain....
KORTAR
I give you my solemn word that
he is quite safe, Commander...
RIKER
Not good enough, Ambassador.
KORTAR
You do not trust my word?
Commander, your conduct is not
helping the fragile relationship
between our two peoples.
RIKER
Ambassador, I need....
The image of Kortar disappears, to be replaced by
the empty darkness and the reflection of Riker's own
frustrated face.
18. INT. MAIN ENGINEERING.
18.
WORF enters the Engineering section a little unsure.
He looks around, his eyes finally finding GEORDI,
who is working with two other officers to repair a
faulty panel.
Worf approaches the group reluctantly.
GEORDI
(To other officers)
Duffy, regulate the power flow
to the other systems. Coster,
you got it? Okay, let's power
her up and see what happens.
There is a moment of silence, followed by the sound
of a control systems coming back on line. Within
seconds, the panel is fully functional.
GEORDI (CONT.)
Okay. Everything seems to check
out just fine. But we'd better
have a look at the master's
system display just to make sure
everything is working as it
should.
Geordi is about to follow the two officers when he
notices Worf.
GEORDI (CONT.)
Worf, is there something I can
do for you?
WORF
Commander. Would it be possible
to have a word with you? In
private.
GEORDI
(To Worf)
Sure, Worf.
(To officers)
Duffy, Coster. You guys go
ahead; I'll be with you shortly.
Worf and Geordi move into the Chief Engineer's
Office.
GEORDI (CONT.)
So, what is the problem?
WORF
Five years ago, you were at the
celebration of my Age of
Ascension.
GEORDI
Of course. It would be hard for
me to forget.
WORF
So you remember?
GEORDI
Oh, yes. It left quite an
impression.
WORF
Alexander is facing that choice
now. Whether he should perform
the rite or not.
GEORDI
You think he may not be ready
for it...?
WORF
No. That is not what concerns
me. He has been preparing
according to my instructions.
What does concern me is whether
he wishes to go through with it
at all.
GEORDI
Do you believe he doesn't?
WORF
I cannot help but feel that
there is a part of him that does
not wish to go through with it.
GEORDI
He's spent a lot of time among
humans, Worf. That must have
had some impact on him. Perhaps
he's afraid of losing that part
of him in this rite.
WORF
I know. He must choose his own
way. But he is my son. He is a
klingon.
GEORDI
He's a klingon by birth. But
that doesn't mean he wishes to
respect what it means to be a
klingon.
Worf nods, thinking about Geordi's words. His
thoughts are broken by the beeping from his
communicator. He taps it in reply.
WORF
Worf here.
RIKER
Lieutenant, report to the
Captain's Ready Room.
WORF
On my way.
(To Geordi)
Thank you, Commander.
GEORDI
Any time.
As Worf leaves, Geordi pauses for a moment, then
moves to help the two officers at the System's
Display Monitor.
19. INT. READY ROOM.
19.
RIKER is seated behind the desk, looking exceedingly
tested. DATA is standing before him, seemingly
unperturbed as only an android could be. Both look
to the door as it hisses open, allowing WORF to
enter.
RIKER
Data, Worf; I've got an
assignment for the two of you.
You both know of our
difficulties in contacting
Captain Picard. You will beam
down and try to locate him.
The look that passes between the two officers does
not go unnoticed.
RIKER (CONT.)
I know. That's why all
communications with the ship
must be scrambled. I don't want
the Koronosians to know what
you're up to.
Worf nods and is ready to leave; Data, however, is
not so sure.
DATA
Sir, you do realise we will be
violating the agreement between
the Federation and Alpha
Koronos, which clearly states
that no crewman shall....
RIKER
I know, Data. You've made your
point, and if it's any help
you're fired. Now you can go.
Data hesitates for a brief second, then follows Worf
out.
Riker presses a knob on the comm-panel before him.
RIKER
Ensign, get me Ambassador
Kortar.
20. EXT. ENTERPRISE CIRCLING ALPHA KORONOS.
20.
The Enterprise maintains it's orbit.
21. INT. BRIDGE.
21.
RIKER is moving towards the captain's chair as he
listens to Data's voice, sounding rather faint and
crackling. He sits down, a look of deep concern on
his face, and glances at an equally pensive TROI.
DATA (V.O.)
... no one has seen him,
Captain. At least not in any of
the major villages. Lieutenant
Worf and I shall continue our
search.
RIKER
Thank you, Mr Data. And keep us
apprised. Enterprise out.
22. EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE.
22.
The wind is still blowing across the desolate land.
A small farm house comes into view.
Two figures approach the isolated farm house through
the blowing dust-storm. Both wear large coats with
hoods pulled over their heads, protecting their
faces from the stinging sand.
They walk up onto the front wooden porch and the
shorter knocks on the door. There is a long pause,
then the door opens and a man peers out. The larger
being looks up, and the ridge that extends all the
way along his head can clearly be seen. It is WORF.
The other humanoid pulls the hood back from over its
head to reveal a skin-colour matching that of the
surrounding sand. DATA looks at the man at the
door.
DATA
Jean-Luc Picard?
The man, who we now see to be Jean-Luc Picard, but
altered to look like a Koronosian, stares back at
them, with not a hint of recognition.
FADE
OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
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Subject: Heritage - Act Two
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Hi,
If you missed "Memento Mori", the script I posted a few weeks ago, or any
parts of "Heritage" that didn't make it (I know there've been problems with
it making on the net), mail me and I'll send you the act that has been
missing.
Ryan.
STAR TREK: "Heritage" - REV. 1/07/93 - ACT TWO
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
23. EXT. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
23.
RIKER (V.O.)
First Officer's Log, Stardate
94884.7. Captain Picard has
been found. However, questions
as to what happened to him since
his beam-down will have to wait,
for a problem of a far more
serious nature has arisen.
24. INT. CORRIDOR.
24.
RIKER and Dr. CRUSHER are walking briskly towards
the Transporter Room. Crusher is carrying a medi-
kit.
RIKER
He seems to have no recollection
of the Enterprise or any of us.
In fact, he seems to have no
recollection of being Jean-Luc
Picard at all.
CRUSHER
Just who does he think he is,
then?
RIKER
Unfortunately, Data didn't have
time to explain. He and Worf
had their hands full with the
Captain and his wife.
Crusher is about to say something, but is cut off.
RIKER (CONT.)
Don't even ask. Right now, I
know as much as you do.
They enter the Transporter Room.
25. INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM.
25.
RIKER and CRUSHER walk directly onto the platform.
RIKER
Energize.
Riker and Crusher disappear in a shimmer of light.
26. EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE.
26.
The storm continues to rage. The farm house can
barely be made out in this sand-filled wilderness.
27. INT. FARM HOUSE.
27.
PICARD, his "wife" SERANNA, WORF and DATA are in the
lounge-area. The front door opens, and a rather
wind-battered RIKER and Dr. CRUSHER enter.
Data moves to Riker, while Crusher begins scanning
Picard and Seranna with her tricorder.
DATA
(To Riker)
He is quite adamant that he does
not know who we are, Commander;
and that he does not know of a
Jean-Luc Picard.
RIKER
Well, has he told you who he
believes he is, then?
DATA
He calls himself Saphett, and
claims to have been a farmer,
but was forced to give that
profession up because of the
drought. He now lives on this
farm with his wife, barely
making ends meet.
CRUSHER
(To Seranna)
It's not going to harm you.
It's only a scanning device.
Crusher glances at Picard, who is watching her
closely.
CRUSHER (CONT.)
(To Picard)
Don't you remember me?
Picard watches her as if he did not comprehend a
word she said.
DATA
(To Riker)
His wife's name is Seranna. She
appears to have a fairly strong
personality, though he is still
quite protective of her.
Riker nods and is about to move towards Picard and
Seranna.
DATA (CONT.)
There's one other thing,
Commander. He cannot speak our
language.
Data holds out a universal translator for Riker, who
looks at it and then at Data. Finally, he takes it.
RIKER
Would you mind explaining that?
DATA
I cannot. No doubt it is all
linked to the fact that he
looks, behaves, even thinks like
one of them. The only language
he does understand is
Koronosian.
Riker nods and moves towards Picard and Seranna.
RIKER
(Indicating Seranna)
Mr Worf....
Riker seats himself opposite Picard as Worf moves
forward to stand over Seranna.
Riker fits the universal translator mouthpeice into
position and indicates Seranna.
RIKER (CONT.)
Rasse ny karre'de.
Crusher steps forward and takes Seranna's hand,
reassuringly. Seranna looks at Picard, who is
eyeing Worf and Crusher warily.
SERANNA
(To Picard)
Tra, de su doohrt.
Seranna gets up and is followed out by Worf. Picard
watches her go, then turns to look at Riker
RIKER
(Indicating translator)
De su rekken rasse. Trede.
Riker moves the translator towards Picard, who
studies it.
Worf and Seranna walk down a corridor, out of sight
of the others. Worf stops at the nearest door.
WORF
(Indicating the door)
After you.
Seranna looks at him, unsure, then opens the door
and steps inside. Worf closes the door, locks it,
and turns to rejoin the others in the lounge.
As Worf appears, Picard is holding the device to his
mouth with the attachment placed against his ear.
As he speaks, he is surprised at the strange sounds
that pour out of the mouthpeice.
PICARD
Who are you? What are you doing
here?
RIKER
You don't recognize me? Any of
us?
Picard does not answer.
RIKER (CONT.)
The Enterprise. Does that name
mean anything to you? Do you
remember the Enterprise?
Again there is no response.
CRUSHER
(To Riker)
Will, if I may have a word with
you....
Riker nods and gets up. They move out of ear-range
from Picard, who still has the universal
translator's earpiece in place.
CRUSHER (CONT.)
I think we should take him up to
the Enterprise. Up there I can
take a more detailed scan of his
brain, find out exactly what has
happened to him.
RIKER
All right. But I don't suspect
he'll be willing to leave
without his "wife".
CRUSHER
Take her to the Enterprise as
well, then. She must know
something of what is going on
here.
RIKER
Those physical alterations....
Can you do anything about them?
CRUSHER
There seems to have been slight
modifications to the skin and
bone structure. They should be
easily reversible. But once
again, I can only do that on the
Enterprise.
They return to Picard.
RIKER
(To Worf)
Mr Worf, you can let Seranna out
now.
Worf moves towards the room in which Seranna is
locked.
RIKER (CONT.)
(To Picard)
Sir, I'm afraid you will have to
accompany us.
PICARD
Where?
RIKER
Back to our ship. There we can
take a proper look at you, find
out exactly what has happened.
Worf and Seranna re-enter the lounge area. Picard
moves to join his "wife".
RIKER (CONT.)
There is no need to pack just
yet. We can provide you with
all your requirements.
SERANNA
(To Picard)
De doohrt ma ras.
PICARD
(To Riker)
My wife will be accompanying me.
RIKER
We'll supply Quarters for the
both of you.
Riker looks at Picard, who touches Seranna's hand
with his own in an intimate sign of comfort and
reassurance.
28. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
28.
29. INT. SICKBAY.
29.
RIKER, TROI and Dr. CRUSHER. PICARD is lying
unconscious on a bio-bed. The alterations to make
him look like a Koronosian have been reversed.
CRUSHER
(To Riker and Troi)
There's been massive
interference with protein
formation by way of the RNA
molecules. It's caused massive
disruptions to a variety of
cells in his cerebral cortex.
(beat)
Essentially, all access to those
molecules that contain his
memories have been cut off.
Even those that he uses to
vocalise his thoughts.
RIKER
That explains his loss of
memory. What about his complete
knowledge of Koronosian customs,
beliefs, language?
CRUSHER
That's a little more tricky.
And I don't think I can answer
that just yet. I'll need to do
a more in-depth examination
before I can give you anything
else.
RIKER
Anything would help. Before I
speak to Kortar about this, I
want to know exactly what he did
to the Captain.
CRUSHER
I did remove a miniature
electronic chip that had been
inserted into the Captain's
head, in the region of his
cerebral cortex. I have no idea
why it was placed there, but
I've sent it down to Geordi to
examine. He may be able to give
you a better idea of its
function.
Riker nods.
RIKER
(Indicating Picard)
I'll want a word with him when
he wakens.
CRUSHER
I'll let you know when he's
ready.
Riker and Troi exit Sickbay.
30. INT. CORRIDOR.
30.
RIKER and TROI.
RIKER
Have you managed to sense
anything from him yet? Because
so far, I've seen no indication
of the captain; none of his
memories, nothing.
TROI
Saphett is, to all intents and
purposes, another person. It is
possible, though, that in order
to construct another identity,
whoever did this to him had to
use the essence of Jean-Luc
Picard as a foundation on which
to build. If we could reach
him, even on that level....
RIKER
It would be a start. But the
question is: how do we reach
him?
TROI
Perhaps if we knew exactly what
the Koronosians did to him....
RIKER
I'm going to contact Ambassador
Kortar. Find out what the hell
is going on. When we agreed to
beaming the captain down, they
mentioned nothing about brain-
washing.
31. INT. WORF'S QUARTERS.
31.
WORF has just draped the coat he wore to the surface
over his klingon chair when he sees Alexander's
preparation for the next ritual set out in the
adjoining room. He moves into the room, darkened
for the upcoming ceremony.
Alexander is nowhere to be seen, so Worf assumes the
kneeling position and performs the ceremony himself.
ALEXANDER watches from behind him.
WORF
Are you aware of the purpose of
this ceremony?
ALEXANDER
It represents the freeing of the
spirit, the coming of manhood.
WORF
Yes. It is meant to free, not
confine you. You must choose
your own way, Alexander; your
own path.
ALEXANDER
I am a Klingon.
WORF
No, you are not. Not until you
say it from here and here.
He indicates his head, then his heart.
WORF (CONT.)
Only then are you a true
klingon.
(beat)
Your mother taught you to
respect your human side. And
you have lived among humans for
a long time.
Alexander does not reply to this; instead he looks
away.
WORF (CONT.)
But now you must make a
decision, about what you really
want and who you wish to be.
That is a decision I cannot make
for you, but one which you must
find alone, within yourself.
ALEXANDER
Father, I do not wish to pass
through the rite of Ascension.
Worf stares at his son for one long moment. Then,
he walks away, leaving Alexander in the setting of
an unfinished ceremony.
32. INT. READY ROOM.
32.
RIKER is seated behind his desk, once more staring
at the image of KORTAR.
RIKER
Ambassador Kortar. No doubt you
are already aware of....
KORTAR
I am aware of your actions,
Commander, and those taken by
your fellow officers.
RIKER
Now that we got that out of the
way, would you mind explaining
to me what exactly it is that
you have done to my Captain?
KORTAR
Commander Riker, we had every
intention of returning him to
you in full health. It was you
who broke our agreement,
snatched him from us....
RIKER
That is not an explanation,
Ambassador. Now I'm still
waiting.
KORTAR
He was getting first-hand
experience of our culture,
Commander, as was agreed at our
first meeting.
RIKER
With an electronic chip jammed
in his head?
Kortar pauses for a moment.
KORTAR
Commander, if you want your
Captain returned in a full state
of health, you will return him
to us. Along with the chip to
which you have just referred.
RIKER
We also have a Koronosian woman
who claims to be his wife. Care
to explain that, Ambassador?
KORTAR
You will return her as well,
Commander. She is a Koronosian
citizen and you had no right....
RIKER
I have every right when my
Captain is brain-washed,
Ambassador. And I'm still
waiting for an explanation.
KORTAR
I will explain nothing so long
as you hold one of our citizens
against her will, Commander. I
expect her and the electronic
chip you mentioned to be
returned to us without delay.
Kortar's image disappears from the screen.
Riker thinks for a moment, then presses a button on
the comm-panel before him.
RIKER
Riker to LaForge.
GEORDI (V.O.)
LaForge here, Commander.
RIKER
Geordi, have you made any head-
way with that chip Doctor
Crusher sent you?
GEORDI (V.O.)
Nothing so far, Commander. But
I'll let you know as soon as we
have something.
RIKER
Do that. Riker out.
33. INT. SICKBAY.
33.
PICARD wakens and tries to sit up. CRUSHER notices
him and moves to his side.
CRUSHER
Just relax. You're going to be
fine.
Crusher turns to reach for the universal translator
she placed nearby. Picard looks up, to see his
reflection in a nearby monitor.
PICARD
(Holding his face)
Rasse trech. Rasse trech.
He continues to stare at his now-changed face,
shocked.
FADE
OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
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STAR TREK: "Heritage" - REV. 2/7/93 - ACT THREE
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
34. EXT. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
34.
RIKER (V.O.)
First Officer's Log, Stardate
94887.3. Though Captain Picard
has been found, it appears that
his mind is gone, replaced with
the knowledge, experiences and
way of thinking of the
Koronosian culture.
35. INT. SICKBAY.
35.
RIKER and TROI enter Sickbay, and move towards Dr.
CRUSHER.
RIKER
(To Crusher)
Your report on Seranna, Doctor.
CRUSHER
Follow me.
Crusher moves to a display screen and activates it.
CRUSHER (CONT.)
This is an image of Seranna's
cerebral cortex, where all her
short-term and long-term
memories are stored, much like
in the human brain. I've found
similiar disruption of protein
formation, including the
electronic device we found in
the Captain.
RIKER
Have you removed it?
CRUSHER
No. I don't want to until
Geordi is able to determine what
its exact function is, and how
it may affect her.
TROI
She really believes she's
married to the Captain? And
that he is Saphett?
CRUSHER
That's how she knows it to be,
yes. New, encoded protein
molecules have been injected
into her brain, forming new
memories.
RIKER
Is that what's happened to the
Captain?
CRUSHER
I've found traces of these
encoded protein molecules in his
brain. As for being artificial,
they are no more different than
any other protein molecule in
his head, at least as far as I
can see. Isolating them may be
impossible, at least without
some sophisticated peices of
equipment which we don't have.
RIKER
But the Koronosians obviously
do.
(beat)
I understand there was some
trouble when the Captain woke
up.
CRUSHER
He reacted as anyone would if
they woke up to find their
facial features altered. He's
calmed down, though, so you
should be able to speak to him.
RIKER
Where is he now?
CRUSHER
In the reception area. There's
no more reason for him to remain
in Sickbay. Right now, the only
way he's going to get his memory
back is through association. He
won't get much of that here.
RIKER
That's why I've assigned him to
his own Quarters. Perhaps being
there may help him remember
something.
Riker heads for the reception area, followed by Troi
and Crusher.
They find PICARD sitting in a chair, lost in
thought. He looks up as they enter, then picks up
the universal translator that is lying next to him
and fits the ear-piece into place.
RIKER
(To Picard)
I would like to take you some-
where... a place where you may
have more privacy.
Picard does not respond.
RIKER (CONT.)
Do you understand.....?
Picard fits the mouth-piece into place.
PICARD
I understand you very well.
Though I cannot fathom why you
have taken me... done this.
Picard indicates his face.
RIKER
We'll talk about that later.
Now, if you'll follow me....
Picard watches Riker for a moment, then follows him
and Troi out of the reception area.
36. INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS.
36.
The doors slide open, and PICARD, RIKER and TROI
enter. Picard looks around the room, at the various
personal items that fill it. He stares at the
figurine given to him by his old mentor, Galen, as
it sits on his desk, then moves to a wall where the
sash, given to him by the proto-Vulcan people on
Mintaka Three, hangs.
Riker and Troi remain silent, watching for anything
that would show a hint of remembrance. No such
reaction is forth-coming.
PICARD
(To Riker)
Where is my wife staying? And
why won't we be sharing rooms?
RIKER
Counsellor Troi will show you to
your wife. Her Quarters are not
far from here.
PICARD
Why won't we be sharing rooms?
RIKER
Make yourself comfortable. If
there is anything I or
Counsellor Troi can do for you,
don't hesitate to call.
There is an uncomfortable moment as Picard stares at
Riker. He then removes the ear-piece of the
universal translator from his ear.
Riker and Troi glance at one another, then exit.
37. INT. CORRIDOR.
37.
RIKER and TROI walk down the ship's corridor.
RIKER
Deanna, I'd appreciate it if you
could work with him... show him
around the ship....
TROI
Of course. However, there is
someone else aboard who I
believe is better suited to that
job than I am. Data has all the
files on Koronosian culture
downloaded into his system....
RIKER
Counsellor, Captain Picard is
still human.... No matter what
he may be thinking or how he
talks....
TROI
No. He's Koronosian.... No
matter how he looks. He speaks
their language, performs their
customs.... In every respect
that matters, he is Koronosian.
RIKER
And Data is better prepared to
handle a Koronosian?
TROI
He knows their beliefs, their
language, I don't. Saphett can
relate to Data more than he can
with me, and that ability to
relate is important in any
therapy.
Riker's communicator beeps and he taps it.
RIKER
Riker here.
GEORDI (V.O.)
LaForge here. I think Data and
I have found something that may
be of interest to you,
Commander. If you'll join us on
the Bridge....
RIKER
I'm on my way.
38. INT. BRIDGE.
38.
RIKER and TROI exit from the aft turbo-lift. Troi
moves to her seat at the centre of the Bridge, while
Riker moves up to GEORDI and DATA, who are working
at one of the aft stations.
RIKER
So, what have you got, Geordi?
GEORDI
Data and I have been studying
this chip for some time now,
Commander, and all we've managed
to come up with is that it is a
receiver and transmitter of
sorts.
Data finishes keying in certain commands on the
panel before him, then looks at the read-out on the
monitor.
DATA
As I suspected, it is a
transmitter that sends out
focussed energy pulses at
specific frequencies.
RIKER
Aimed at what?
DATA
At those frequencies, any
protein blocks at which the
energy pulses are focussed would
shatter, leaving those molecules
encoded with memories
isolated....
RIKER
....and the information they
contain inaccessible.
GEORDI
Exactly. The chip then encodes
new, artificial instructions
into molecules that it forms and
injects them into the brain.
DATA
Such technology would make for
an ideal situation in most
societies.
RIKER
Ideal? How?
DATA
I learnt the Koronosian language
after I was fed all the
information regarding grammar,
vocabulary, pronunciation....
RIKER
Fine, Data. Go on.
DATA
In effect, the same can be done
to any Koronosian who has such a
chip implanted in his or her
head.
RIKER
Not only language.
DATA
Agreed. The theory and
practical application of any
occupation could be programmed
into the minds of people. The
need for schooling would be
abolished, as anything could be
learnt instantaneously....
RIKER
And who controls that knowledge;
controls what is to be
tranmitted into people's minds?
What a perfect way to make sure
that people maintain a
particular way of life.... All
from this one chip.
GEORDI
Actually, this thing is more
like a relay station, passing on
the instructions it receives.
(beat)
There's one other thing,
Commander. We've also found a
set of instructions encoded into
the chip.
RIKER
Obviously intended for the
Captain. Have you managed to
decode it?
GEORDI
Not yet, but I'm getting there.
RIKER
Keep trying, Geordi. And make a
copy of those instructins to be
stored in the Enterprise's
computer. We may have to give
this chip back, but that doesn't
mean we can't keep the
information stored within it.
GEORDI
Aye, sir.
RIKER
(To Data)
Mr Data, I've got a special
assignment for you.....
39. INT. NURSERY.
39.
The Instructor, KYLE, is teaching a young class of
students, which includes ALEXANDER.
KYLE
...and it was at what outpost
that a Federation starship
defended the Klingons against
the Romulans, paving the way for
the peace that we now enjoy?
No one answers, and Kyle waits for a moment, giving
someone a chance to voice a suggestion. A young
girl puts her hand up.
KYLE (CONT.)
Yes, Gloria?
GLORIA
Norendra Three.
KYLE
That's right. It was at
Norendra Three that the
Enterprise-C, the immediate
predecessor to this ship,
battled four Romulan warbirds,
and lost. But it was because of
their heroic efforts that a war
that had raged for decades was
finally over.
A small boy sitting across the aisle from Alexander
turns to the Klingon when Kyle's back is turned.
BOY
(To Alexander)
We conquered you.
Alexander jumps out of his seat, hitting the other
boy and pulling him from his seat.
KYLE
Alexander! Let him go!
Kyle rushes to the two boys who are scuffling,
pulling them apart.
BOY
You're not one of us! You're
not one of us! You're a nobody!
KYLE
Alexander, stop it!
Alexander pelts the boy again.
40. INT. READY ROOM.
40.
RIKER is seated behind the Ready Room desk. He
punches a Knob on the comm-panel before him. A
Koronosian appears on the screen.
KORONOSIAN
Sjet bakla ahr'en?
RIKER
I need to speak to Ambassador
Kortar.
KORONOSIAN
(More forcefully)
Sjet bakla ahr'en?
RIKER
Never mind.
Riker punches another button, closing the one
channel and opening another.
RIKER (CONT.)
Transporter Room, prepare to
beam two down to the planet's
surface.... Same co-ordinates
as those used for Captain
Picard.
Riker gets up and exits the Ready Room.
41. INT. BRIDGE.
41.
RIKER enters from the Ready Room and moves towards
the aft turbo-lift. GEORDI is working at one of the
aft stations.
RIKER
(To Geordi)
Mr LaForge, do you have that
electronic chip with you?
GEORDI
Right here, Commander.
RIKER
Then let's go.
Riker and Geordi enter the turbo-lift and the doors
close behind them.
42. EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE.
42.
It is approaching dusk in the great city. The
lights from the many buildings can be seen through
the darkness and the blowing sand. The howl of the
wind is clearly audible.
43. INT. KORTAR'S ABODE.
43.
KORTAR is pouring himself a drink, a thick, orange
brew, at a counter. The door to his abode opens,
and RIKER and GEORDI are led in by two KORONOSIANS.
KORTAR
(To Koronosian)
Tere shiern ahr'ait?
KORONOSIAN
(Indicating Riker and Geordi)
Serla rasse g'aght. Rhie'at
Koragher.
Kortar nods, then dismisses the Koronosians with a
wave.
KORTAR
Doohrt.
The two Koronosians exit. Kortar picks up a
universal translator and moves it into position
around his mouth and ear.
KORTAR (CONT.)
You have a lot of explaining to
do, Commander.
(Returns to counter)
But let me first get you and
your officer a drink.
RIKER
I won't have anything, thank
you.
Kortar continues to fill two beakers with the thick,
orange brew.
KORTAR
You are on our world now,
Commander. And you shall have a
drink.
He offers a beaker to Riker and Geordi. Each take
it, but do not drink. They move to the table where
Kortar has seated himself, sipping his orange drink.
KORTAR (CONT.)
Good, is it not? We call it
Rhe'gla.... It's quite lethal
in large doses.
Riker throws the electronic chip so that it skitters
across the table, to smack against Kortar's beaker
and come to a stand-still before the Ambassador's
face.
KORTAR (CONT.)
Why, thank you, Commander.
RIKER
You don't get it for nothing,
Ambassador. I still would like
an explanation of what it was
doing in my Captain's head.
KORTAR
I would have thought your
computers would have analysed it
already, Commander.... told you
everything you needed to know.
RIKER
Not everything.
GEORDI
We know it's a transmitter and
receiver of sorts.... And that
it isolates certain brain cells
while injecting new ones, with
new encodings, into the brain.
KORTAR
Simply put.
RIKER
Now, would you mind explaining?
KORTAR
We followed our agreement to the
letter, Commander. Every
Koronosian has such an implant
and it seemed the best way to
integrate your Captain into our
society.
RIKER
Integrate?
KORTAR
He learnt everything about us,
all our values, beliefs,
customs, in an instant,
Commander. Now he understands
us... our ways.
RIKER
Understands you? He's one of
you.
KORTAR
We will restore him... once you
return the other Koronosian to
us.
RIKER
She thinks she's been married to
him for twenty-five years.
KORTAR
And she will forget him in an
instant, once I've relayed the
instructions to her chip.
RIKER
You implant memories into their
heads and then remove them as
you wish?
KORTAR
Not as we wish, Commander. We
needed someone to guide your
Captain through the process...
be with him so that he can
understand our ways. She
volunteered.
RIKER
To have false memories implanted
into her head? They all know
about this?
KORTAR
Of course, Commander. We don't
normally use the tool to alter
memories, but these are...
unusual circumstances. Normally
it's used as an educational
tool.
(beat)
Would you like a
demonstration..?
FADE
OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
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I'm posting the last two acts of Heritage below.
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STAR TREK: "Heritage" - REV. 4/7/93 - ACT FOUR
ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
44. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
44.
45. INT. PICARD'S QUARTERS.
45.
PICARD removes his Kataanian flute from its case and
studies it. For a long moment, he stares at it.
Behind him, SERANNA steps into view, watching him.
After a slight pause, she speaks.
SERANNA
Sei rasse te koorn?
Picard turns to look at her, and is about to answer
when the door chimes. He reaches for the universal
translator, fitting it into place.
PICARD
You may enter.
The door opens, and DATA steps inside.
DATA
(To Seranna)
Grash-kalla, Seranna.
Picard gets up and moves to join his wife. Data
notices the universal translator in place.
DATA (CONT.)
(To Picard)
Saphett, I have come to offer
you and your wife a tour of the
ship. If you are not busy or
have other engagements....
PICARD
I'm not.
(beat)
I will join you in a moment.
Picard exits, entering the adjoining room. There is
a moment of silence before Seranna turns to Data.
SERANNA
Tje rasse nye karre te g'ler.
Data looks slightly taken aback, for an android.
DATA
Seranna, tje rasse te rus'gla.
De rekke su tra.
SERANNA
Ku ma trech dog hir? Tje se
balsshmet!
Data looks deeply offended and is about to reply,
but is broken off by Picard, who has just entered
the room.
PICARD
Tchu, Seranna!
Picard returns the mouthpeice of the translator to
its previous position.
PICARD (CONT.)
Sir, I apologize for my wife's
behaviour.
Not understanding what Picard has said, Seranna
turns to Data.
SERANNA
(Indicating Picard)
Dog rasse koorn?
DATA
(To Seranna)
Tje rus'gla ma rasse ge'tan.
SERANNA
(To Picard)
Tje rus'gla te rasse ge'tan?
(To Data)
Rasse te rekke se'doohrt.
DATA
(To Picard)
If you wish me to leave....
PICARD
Yes, and I will accompany you.
Picard and Data move towards the door.
SERANNA
(To Picard)
Tje nye karre se koorn.
Data does not answer, but Picard does. He removes
the translator momentarily.
PICARD
(To Seranna)
Rasse ern duug sa.
He returns the translator to his mouth.
PICARD (CONT.)
(To Data)
I go because I wish it.
Picard and Data exit the Quarters, leaving Seranna
alone. Once they are gone, she seats herself beside
Picard's desk and in her anger and frustration,
throws the flute's casing across the room, to hit
the far wall.
46. INT. CORRIDOR.
46.
PICARD and DATA walk down a corridor.
DATA
Your wife seemed rather upset
that you accepted my invitation.
Also, the terms she used to
describe me would not be
considered polite in Koronosian
culture.
PICARD
And she has a right to feel the
way she does. You take us from
our homes... try and make me
think I'm one of you... alter my
features. I have every right to
be angry too.
DATA
If you feel that way, Saphett,
then why did you agree to this
tour?
PICARD
I know why you're doing this to
me... trying to make me think
I'm one of you.
He waits for a reaction from Data, but gets none.
PICARD (CONT.)
You want something, don't you?
A part of our culture....
DATA
If you are referring to the
electronic chip that we found in
your head, sir, you are
mistaken.
PICARD
Am I? I'm sure you know of the
advantages it gives us, the
ability to learn, to grow. It
made me who I am.
DATA
In what way?
PICARD
I wanted to be a farmer. I
always did. In the course of a
year, all the necessary skills
and knowledge I needed was fed
into my brain. It wasn't a
matter of learning, it was just
a matter of knowing.
DATA
And Seranna? Who was she?
PICARD
Who she is now. People don't
change, only our ability to
understand.
47. INT. KORTAR'S ABODE.
47.
RIKER, GEORDI and KORTAR are watching through a
large window into an adjoining room, where a young
girl is sitting at a terminal on which a large
cross-sectional map of Alpha Koronos' various rock
strata is shown. An adult Koronosian is at another
nearby terminal, monitoring the girl.
KORTAR
(To Geordi and Riker)
The child's name is T'churian;
she wants to become a geo-
physicist. She lacks the
various skills required for the
occupation, but that will all
change.
GEORDI
You're going to encode it in all
at once?
KORTAR
Not all at once, no. We start
from the basics and build on
from there. It's a slow
process, allowing the recipient
to process and understand what
he is receiving. That is how we
work, especially when dealing
with children. As they grow up
and become more familiar with
the process, we can move a lot
faster.
RIKER
You spent a great deal of time
with Captain Picard...
KORTAR
The time spent included
inserting the chip, Commander.
Even then, we did move rather
quickly.
In the adjoining room, the child suddenly
manipulates the controls and a new set of figures
appears on the terminal monitor. The view of the
various strata alters, becoming more detailed.
KORTAR (CONT.)
T'churian has accomplished the
next phase in her learning.
RIKER
But it can be taken away just as
easily.
KORTAR
We don't remove anything,
Commander. Every input is
specifically tailored to the
individual's needs. Once
programmed into their minds,
there is no reason to remove it.
RIKER
And Captain Picard?
KORTAR
To integrate your Captain into
our culture it was necessary to
isolate certain memories
temporarily. To remember his
life on the Enterprise while he
acted out a role as a Koronosian
would have caused too many
contradictory attitudes.
They move away from the window.
GEORDI
Ambassador, when that child's
chip received instructions for
further encoding, my VISOR
picked up no indications of any
signals being sent.
KORTAR
It wouldn't, Mr LaForge. The
signals are sent by way of
neutrinos. And as you no doubt
know, neutrinos aren't easy to
detect.
GEORDI
Neutrinos? But how....?
KORTAR
It's a long, involved process.
Essentially, the neutrinos are
fired out at a specific rate and
interact with the chip and the
multitude of various organic
compounds that it contains....
GEORDI
...Which produce the required
encodings.
KORTAR
Instructions are encoded into
organic molecules being
manufactured in the chip and are
then injected into the brain.
But that, of course, is putting
it simply.
RIKER
I would be interested in hearing
more about this process... once
you've returned our Captain to
us, of course.
Kortar hesitates.
KORTAR
Commander, I will gladly return
your Captain to you, if you
transport him to the surface.
(beat)
However, I am sorry to say that
Alpha Koronos has decided to
remain out of the Federation.
RIKER
This is rather sudden.
KORTAR
I apologise if I raised your
hopes by agreeing to our meeting
in the first place, Commander.
But we do believe that it would
be in Alpha Koronos' best
interests if we progressed
alone, in our own way.
48. INT. ENGINEERING.
48.
PICARD and DATA enter Engineering from an adjoining
corridor.
PICARD
This is a big ship.
DATA
As I said before, it is the only
Galaxy-class starship in
existance, and the Flagship of
the Federation.
PICARD
And very impressive.
A CREWMAN looks up from the Master Systems Display.
CREWMAN
Commander Data. Sir, Mr LaForge
is planet-side, and I was
wondering if you would look
something over.
DATA
(To Picard)
Excuse me one moment.
Picard nods and Data moves to join the crewman at
his station.
CREWMAN
Sir, Mr LaForge, Duffy and
Coster repaired this faulty
panel a short while ago, but it
seems to be down again.
DATA
This is the terminal that
accesses current information
from the power transfer conduit.
(CONTINUED)
DATA (CONT.)
It is possible that there is a
fault in an inter-linking
system.
Picard watches them discuss the problem for a
moment, then looks up at the large, throbbing
matter/anti-matter reactor. He looks at it
momentarily, slightly puzzled.
PICARD
Generator coils....
Data looks up from where he is working, and at
Picard who is still staring at the reactor.
DATA
I beg your pardon?
PICARD
Your ship, it employs generator
coils. In the nacelles.
DATA
That is correct. How do you
know this?
Picard is silent for a moment, trying to grasp at
something intangible.
PICARD
I know this system....
DATA
What else do you know?
PICARD
Nothing. It must have been fed
into me. But why would they be
sending me technical knowledge?
I'm a farmer.
DATA
Saphett, this knowledge has not
been sent to you via the
electronic chip.
Picard remains silent, waiting for an explanation.
DATA (CONT.)
We removed that implant shortly
after bringing you to the
Enterprise. They could not have
provided you with this
knowledge.
PICARD
You what?
DATA
We removed...
PICARD
You're lying. How else could I
know this? I've never been on
this ship before. How could I
know what I know now?
DATA
I do not know. Unless there
were some memories the
Koronosians did not want to
render irretrievable.
49. INT. NURSERY.
49.
KYLE is seated behind her desk, staring at WORF, who
is seated before her.
KYLE
Mr Worf, when your son came here
he was having tremendous
difficulties fitting in. He
overcame those difficulties, and
things seemed to be getting
better. Until now.
Worf shuffles uneasily in his chair.
KYLE (CONT.)
This morning I had to break up a
fight between your son and
another of my students. Neither
would say what caused it, but I
do know that it was your son who
threw the first punch.
WORF
I see.
KYLE
"I see" is not good enough, Mr
Worf. I respect Alexander's
right to take pride in being a
Klingon, but not when he beats
up one of my students.
WORF
Attacking the weak is not the
Klingon way.
KYLE
I'm certain it's not. Mr Worf,
I would like you to have a word
with your son. Tell him that I
respect him as an individual and
I respect his beliefs, but I
don't respect his recent
behaviour in my class. And if
it happens again, I will be
forced to take more drastic
measures.
WORF
With all due respect, Ms. Kyle,
how can you respect that which
you know little or nothing
about?
Kyle is silent for a moment.
KYLE
Lieutenant, I'm a very flexible
person. I accept a wide range
of view-points. But I do not
accept hooliganism, no matter
from where it comes.
Kyle gets up and moves to the door.
KYLE (CONT.)
I will leave you now. I'm sure
you and your son have much to
discuss.
Kyle opens the door to the adjoining Nursery, where
Alexander has been waiting, then exits. Worf gets
up as his son enters the room.
WORF
Well? Have you nothing to say?
Alexander is silent.
WORF (CONT.)
Do you admit to hitting one of
your fellow-students.
ALEXANDER
I am a Klingon....
WORF
You are not a Klingon. Nor do
you become one through bullying
others. You become one by
accepting certain challenges, by
following the traditions....
ALEXANDER
I do not wish to pass through
the rite of Ascension.
WORF
This is your heritage. This is
who you are. You cannot hide
from that. You must accept it
and take pride in it.
(beat)
Perhaps I was expecting too
much. Perhaps I should have
sent you to a Klingon school
where they would have taught you
what it means to be a Klingon.
ALEXANDER
I don't want to be different!
WORF
If you cannot accept your own
differences, how can you expect
others to accept them?
50. INT. BRIDGE.
50.
DATA is working at one of the aft stations.
DATA
Computer, access file containing
encodings from Koronosian chip.
An assortment of meaningless figures poured over the
monitor before him.
DATA (CONT.)
Computer, are the encodings of
any known artificial design?
COMPUTER
Negative.
DATA
Computer, are the encodings of
any known natural design?
COMPUTER
Affirmative.
DATA
Specify.
COMPUTER
The form of the encodings
correspond to the formation of
distinctive patterns of
rubonucleic acids.
DATA
Please specify stated patterns.
COMPUTER
The patterns are indicative of
the development of RNA molecules
located in the cerebral cortex.
These are formed according to
the pattern of DNA molecules in
the related chromosomes.
Data pauses momentarily, then plays on a hunch.
DATA
Computer, cross-reference to
medical records of Captain Jean-
Luc Picard. Are there any RNA
molecules located in said
person's cerebral cortex that
correspond to the patterns
identified in the encodings from
the Koronosian chip?
COMPUTER
Affirmative.
51. INT. READY ROOM.
51.
RIKER is sitting behind his desk, reading through
some incoming messages on his desk monitor, when the
door chimes.
RIKER
Come.
He looks up as DATA enters.
DATA
Commander, I seem to have
successfully decoded the
instructions located in the
Koronosian Chip.
RIKER
How did you do that?
DATA
I believe I worked on a hunch.
RIKER
Carry on.
DATA
Certain parts of the encodings
were clearly instructions to the
implant to isolate certain
memories; it is the other parts
that may be of more interest.
RIKER
What were those instructions?
DATA
The other encodings in the chip
match certain RNA molecules in
the Captain's brain. I did a
complete diagnostical scan of
the Captain's brain, and though
it took a great deal of time, I
have managed to isolate those
specific molecules....
RIKER
Data, I don't need an
explanation, I need results.
What did you come up with?
DATA
Sir, I believe the instructions
I have decoded in the chip are
meant to direct the chip to make
copies of the encodings in the
specified molecules in the
Captain's brain and to send the
copies back to the transmitter.
RIKER
They made copies of some of
Captain Picard's memories?
DATA
I believe so, Commander?
RIKER
What memories? And for what
purpose?
DATA
The memories that include all of
his knowledge of our ship's
propulsion. No doubt they wish
to learn how to build their own
starships.
FADE
OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
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STAR TREK "Heritage" - REV. 6/7/93 - ACT FIVE
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
52. EXT. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
52.
RIKER (V.O.)
First Officer's Log, Stardate
94889.2. Doctor Crusher has
informed me that there is the
possibility of retrieving
Captain Picard's lost memories.
It is vital that we do, if we
are to discover the true reason
for the Koronosians' actions,
their purpose behind what they
have done.
53. INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE.
53.
RIKER is alone. He turns towards the door as it
opens, allowing PICARD and WORF to enter. Picard is
still wearing a universal translator.
RIKER
(To Picard)
Saphett. Please come in and
take a seat.
Picard seats himself opposite Riker.
RIKER (CONT.)
Commander Data has told me of
your sudden knowledge of our
propulsion systems.
Picard does not reply.
RIKER (CONT.)
Our doctor has suggested that
you continued to know it all
along... You've just been
suppressing it. To remember
that and nothing else on the
ship may have been a
contradiction your brain did not
wish to deal with. It was
pushed into your unconscious
until brought out during your
tour.
PICARD
Do you honestly expect me to
believe that?
RIKER
What do you think?
PICARD
Take a good look at me,
Commander. I look human. But
that is thanks to you. I am a
Koronosian. I was born, lived,
and married on that planet. I
had a child, watched it grow and
die there. And I remember
nothing of this ship, the living
area in which you confined me,
or even you. None of it, except
for certain technical details,
which you could have easily fed
into my brain.
RIKER
Right now, you know nothing of
us, Saphett.... Of our ways, of
who we are. I'm giving you the
chance to change all that. I'm
giving you a chance to
experience what you've lost.
And if you're anything like my
Captain, I think you'll take me
up on my offer.
(beat)
Allow us to restore your
memories... the ones that were
taken away from you.
PICARD
There are no such memories.
RIKER
Then there is no reason why you
should not accept my offer.
PICARD
What is to be gained? I have
this life. I don't want
another. This is who I am.
RIKER
What do you have to lose? Let
me show you your other side, and
you don't have to lose a thing.
54. INT. SICKBAY.
54.
PICARD is lying on the central bio-bed. Though the
mouth-peice of the universal translator is removed,
the ear-peice is still in place.
Dr. CRUSHER is hooking him up to a machine while
RIKER stands by, watching.
CRUSHER
(To Riker)
By stimulating certain areas of
his brain, specifically his
interpretative cortex, we'll
excite those molecules that have
been isolated, allowing them to
form new protein connections.
(To Picard)
You may as a result relive the
memories with which those
molecules are encoded, but you
will still remain conscious of
the present.
Crusher waits for a response, but doesn't get one.
CRUSHER (CONT.)
Do you understand?
Picard nods, but continues to fix his eyes on the
ceiling above him.
CRUSHER (CONT.)
Okay.
The machine is activated, sending an electric
current directly into Picard's brain, to his
interpretative cortex.
A slight electronic hum is heard from the machine,
and Picard moans. Images of forgotten memories
flash before his eyes, all while he still remains
conscious of the present, as if one image were
super-imposed onto another. All that he was is
returned, his heritage reaffirmed.
Crusher deactivates the machine and Riker moves to
Picard's side.
RIKER
Captain?
PICARD
Will....
55. EXT. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
55.
56. INT. READY ROOM.
56.
RIKER watches as GEORDI and DATA enter.
RIKER
Geordi, Data. Good. You both
have been working on the
Koronosian implant and on the
method of transmission. What I
want to know is: Can we
infiltrate the system, send our
own instructions?
Data and Geordi glance at one another, then back at
Riker.
GEORDI
Not without knowing the exact
frequencies being used. And
Ambassador Kortar did tell us on
the planet that special codes
are required for access if you
want to plant something in a
particular individual.
RIKER
Don't worry about the codes.
What I want to know is can you
do it?
DATA
It is possible. I have a basic
knowledge of the principles used
for encoding and decoding.
GEORDI
The demonstration on the planet
gave me a basic idea of how the
procedure works. It shouldn't
be too difficult to send out a
neutrino pulse.
RIKER
Get to work on it.
Data and Geordi exit, leaving Riker to muse.
57. EXT. PLANET'S SURFACE.
57.
Dawn is breaking as the sun rises over the city.
The wind has quitened and the sand-storm of the
previous day has ceased.
58. INT. KORTAR'S ABODE.
58.
Two beams of light appear before a startled KORTAR.
They are replaced by RIKER and WORF.
KORTAR
De'sag se vich!
RIKER
Ztuch!
Kortar fumbles for a translator and finally fits it
into place.
KORTAR
Explain what, Commander? Why
you have broken in here without
authorization. That is what you
need to explain.
RIKER
(Indicating door)
Mr Worf....
Worf moves to cover the door, phaser in hand.
RIKER (CONT.)
You did this for a purpose. You
were the one who pushed for our
Captain to undergo this
"experience", you were the one
who brainwashed him.
Kortar does not answer.
RIKER (CONT.)
You were after his knowledge of
the ship's propulsion, weren't
you? You want to create your
own starships.
KORTAR
Do you expect me to believe all
this, Commander?
RIKER
All that about wanting him to
gain first-hand knowledge of
your culture was a cover, to get
hold of his memories and
knowledge. And here we were
thinking you were only
interested in preserving your
culture.
KORTAR
I am. That's why we have no
interest in joining the
Federation.
RIKER
But you still want your own
ships....
KORTAR
Of course. But on our own, in
our own way.
RIKER
Where is that knowledge being
stored?
Kortar is silent, but only for a moment.
KORTAR
The creation of our first ship
is already under way, Commander;
in the minds of those who have
received the knowledge. They're
already being invented.
Riker takes out his phaser.
RIKER
The frequencies; I want the
frequencies at which those chips
receive transmissions. And
whatever codes that are
necessary for access.
KORTAR
I cannot tell you that.
Riker turns, aims his phaser at a sculpture and
fires. A beam of energy lances out of the phaser,
engulfing the sculpture. In seconds, there is only
ash.
RIKER
That is the first chunk of your
culture gone. And it's not the
last, unless I have those
frequencies.
KORTAR
Are you aware of what you have
just destroyed!?!
RIKER
Yes. And I've only just begun.
He aims his phaser at a large mural and fires. As
with the sculpture, the mural is also destroyed.
KORTAR
Stop this!
RIKER
I want those frequencies!
(Indicating a vase)
Mr Worf...
Worf aims his phaser.
KORTAR
You'll have them!
Worf lowers his phaser.
RIKER
Now.
The doors to Kortar's abode open and two Koronosian
guards enter. Worf fire a low-setting shot, barely
missing them. They stop just inside the abode.
WORF
(To Riker)
A universal language.
Kortar moves to his desk.
KORTAR
I'll have them sent to your
ship.
RIKER
(Into communicator)
Data, Geordi; stand by to
receive frequencies and
necessary codes.
Kortar works at the comm-panel at his desk, then
looks to Riker.
GEORDI (V.O.)
Frequencies and codes received,
Commander.
59. INT. BRIDGE.
59.
GEORDI and DATA are at an aft-station.
RIKER (V.O.)
Proceed, then. Riker out.
Data begins to key in commands to the computer.
DATA
By copying certain parts of the
encodings in the Captain's
implant, we have the necessary
instructions to erase certain
memories. All we have to do is
redirect those instructions to
other molecules in the brains of
those to whom this transmission
is being sent.
GEORDI
Our neutrino source is ready,
Data. I'll key in the modifying
pulse.
DATA
The frequencies have been set,
the necessary codes are being
included in the transmission.
GEORDI
Then let's get it under way.
Data taps a final key on the panel before him.
DATA
Transmission has been sent.
60. EXT. ALPHA KORONOS: ENTERPRISE IN ORBIT.
60.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 94889.7.
As requested by the Koronosian
government, the Enterprise will
be leaving Alpha Koronos without
completing the talks. However,
one last duty remains to be
done, and one I have not been
looking forward to.
61. INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM.
61.
PICARD and TROI are in the Transporter Room. The
door opens and SERANNA, accompanied by WORF, stand
in the corridor outside. She is wearing a universal
translator.
WORF
(Indicating the room)
This way.
Seranna enters, followed by Worf.
SERANNA
(To Picard)
Who are you? Do I still know
you?
PICARD
I am your husband of twenty five
years. And I will always be
that to you.
SERANNA
You've changed.
PICARD
This is who I am. This is where
I belong. I've made my choice.
SERANNA
Do you still remember me?
PICARD
Everything, Seranna. I remember
everything.
Seranna removes the universal translator mouth-
peice, moving her hand to Picard's, forming the
intimate sign of comfort and reassurance.
SERANNA
Tra, se toresh Saphett.
PICARD
Sa rekke trech ta'dra. Rus'gla,
Seranna. Rus'gla.
Seranna moves away from him and onto the transporter
pad. She takes one last look at her husband before
a scattering of particles builds up around her,
taking him from her sight.
62. INT. WORF'S QUARTERS.
62.
WORF enters his Quarters, the remains of the
ceremony he had begun earlier still clearly evident.
He walks through the main room to the adjoining
chamber.
There he finds Alexander studying the Bat'telh.
Alexander does not notice him at first, but when he
does, he remains where he is, holding the weapon.
Worf looks at his son momentarily, then moves toward
him.
WORF
Alexander, I know of your fears.
I know of your difficulties.
But they cannot be overcome by
running away from them. Nor can
they be overcome by abandoning
what you are.
Alexander does not turn to look at him.
WORF (CONT.)
Your mother taught you to
respect your human side. And
you have lived among humans for
a long time. I do not ask you
to forget her teachings or what
you have learnt from those
around you.
ALEXANDER
I don't want to lose....
WORF
You will lose nothing. By
following the one, you are not
forsaking the other. You are
only giving new meaning to that
which you already know. A new
outlook. There is nothing to
lose in that.
Alexander turns to him, still admiring the bat'telh.
He looks up to his father, ready to meet the
challenge that has been put to him.
63. ENTERPRISE.
63.
The Enterprise breaks orbit, moving away, towards
the stars at sub-light speed.
FADE
OUT.
THE END
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