All language subtitles for StarTrek.TNG-s02e08.A.Matter.of.Honor

We are approaching
Starbase 179, sir.

Half impulse, Mr. Crusher.

Going to half impulse.

Captain, this is the Bridge.

We've arrived at Starbase 179.

Acknowledged, Number One.

Establish position
090-mark-345

at 27,000 kilometers.

Hailing frequencies.

Open.

Starbase 179,
this is the Enterprise.

Enterprise,
this is Starbase 179.

We are ready for transfer
on your mark.

Thank you.

Commander Data,
you have the Bridge.

Ensign Crusher, you're with me.

Starbase 179, we are ready
to commence transfer.

Acknowledge, Enterprise.

Begin transfer.

Welcome aboard the Enterprise.

I'm Commander William Riker,
your First Officer.

Those of you who are here
as replacements

can step outside
and follow Lieutenant Lewis.

He will assign you
to your crew quarters.

Ensign, you are here
on the exchange program.

If you would just
follow Mr. Crusher.

Mordock, what are
you doing here?

You couldn't have graduated
the academy already.

I am not Mordock.

I am Mendon.

Ensign Mendon
from the planet Benzar.

Sorry.

It's a friend of mine.

You look just like him.

We are from the same
geostructure.

Naturally, we look alike.

How do you tell
each other apart?

We just do.

It's nice to have you here,
Ensign.

There will be a briefing

and indoctrination session
in 15 minutes.

I want to tell you
how happy I am

to be assigned
to the Enterprise.

It wasn't just luck.

I requested it.

I know I can be of great help
to the ship.

Yes, of course.

If you'll just
follow Mr. Crusher.

Yes, sir.

Commander Riker

report to the phaser range,
please.

On my way.

I was wondering
if you had any feelings

about the officer
exchange program

initiated by Starfleet Command.

Just positive ones, sir.

Actually, I just welcomed
Ensign Mendon on board.

He certainly seems
eager to please.

Well, that's a Benzite trait.

It's been suggested that
an officer from the Enterprise

might participate
in the program.

That's probably a good idea.

Well, there is a Klingon vessel
in the area.

I don't recall hearing
of a Federation officer

ever serving
on a Klingon vessel.

No, no, neither have l.

It might prove to be beneficial.

Well, having Worf on board
certainly has been.

Yes, sir.

Who did you intend to send, sir?

I thought of asking
for a volunteer.

I might be interested, sir.

Damn.

Sorry, Number One,
what was that?

I said I wouldn't mind
the assignment, sir.

Any particular reason?

Because nobody has ever
done it before.

Well, I'll inform Starbase
of your acceptance.

They'll contact
the Klingon vessel

make the arrangements.

Space, the final frontier.

These are the voyages
of the Starship Enterprise.

Its continuing mission--

to explore strange new worlds

to seek out new life
and new civilizations

to boldly go
where no one has gone before.

Captain's Log, Stardate 42506.5.

We have departed
from Starbase 179

and are headed for a rendezvous
with the Klingon vessel Pagh.

I have informed the staff

of Commander Riker's
temporary assignment.

I've studied, and know
everything about my heritage.

Then you're just the person
I need to talk to

to clear something up.

It's been my understanding,
that one of the duties

of the First Officer
of the Klingon vessel

is to assassinate his Captain?

Yes, sir.

Wouldn't that bring about chaos?

Of course not.

See, when and if the
Captain becomes weak

or unable to perform

it is expected that
his honorable retirement

should be assisted
by his "First."

Your Second Officer
will assassinate you

for the same reasons.

That method of attrition must
take a little getting used to.

The Klingon system has
operated successfully

for centuries.

It is different.

Many things will be different.

Can I help you, sir?

That's a wonderful method
of maintaining

a constant control factor
over defensive shields

but I'm sure there's a way

to improve response time.

Sorry.

Didn't mean to interrupt you.

Just thought
I could be of some help.

However, I am correct
in what I said.

That is superb designing,
absolutely first-rate.

Yes, it is.

Would you care to be
more specific?

The input sampling.

It's simple,
yet efficient enough.

Of course, a minor change
of the helm readout

would be much more helpful

in emergency situations.

We've never had
any problems with it.

Have you seen it work?

Not in a practical exercise,
but in theory.

My theory-- it would be more
than a marginal improvement.

I'll have to mention this

to the Captain.

He is open to some astute
observations, isn't he?

I've never known the Captain

not to listen
to one of his officers.

Outstanding.

Soon, we'll get things
running perfectly.

What is that?

It's a Klingon delicacy.

Pipius claw.

This is heart of targ.

This of course is

gagh.

Gagh?

Yes, serpent worms.

Would you like some?

No, thanks.

I've never heard of a Klingon

starving to death
on his own vessel

but you might.

Not if I weaken first.

I know all about that.

Their beliefs are rather brutal

but usually what kills us,
kills them.

Well, that's certainly
good to know.

Would you like
something to drink?

I'm abstaining in honor
of your last hour on board.

Your sacrifice
will not go unnoticed.

Oh.

Well, I'm familiar
with the practice

of the feast
before the transfer.

I've done it dozens of times.

However, I usually made
more palatable choices.

Well, these are
the more palatable choices.

Ah, thank you.

Hmm.

We know so little about them.

There really is
so much to learn.

This is a great opportunity.

I envy you, Mr. Riker.

Oh!

Well.

Yeah, thank you.

Oh...

Mmm.

Commander.

An emergency transponder?

Slightly altered to transmit
an omnidirectional signal

and an emergency call.

You suspect trouble?

Simply a security precaution.

I want to ensure your return
to this ship.

Sentiment, Lieutenant Worf?

Efficiency, Commander.

I understand.

Thank you.

We have a Klingon
vessel approaching.

Hailing frequencies.

Open.

They are returning our hail

in proper language.

It is the Pagh.

On viewscreen.

I'm Captain Picard
of the USS Enterprise.

This is Captain Kargan
of the Klingon vessel, the Pagh.

Beam your First Officer
on board immediately.

We are preparing to do so.

And, Captain, you're getting
a fine officer.

Thank you for your opinion

but I will judge that
for myself.

Screen off.

Not very hospitable, are they?

That is not your concern.

Observe your station,
Ensign Mendon.

Didn't mean to offend you.

You didn't.

Yet.

Transporter, prepare
to beam Commander Riker

aboard the Pagh.

Acknowledged, Captain.

Mr. Data, you have the Bridge.

Aye, sir.

Good luck, Commander.

Thanks, O'Brien.

I wouldn't want to go.

Why?

You're not afraid, are you?

No, I'm not.

I would be.

Ready, sir.

Thanks.

Energize.

Resume course, Mr. Crusher.

Aye, sir.

Take over, Commander Data.

I'll be in Observation.

Thank you, sir.

Sir, I am Ensign Mendon.

I just wanted to tell you

how pleased I am to be
aboard the Enterprise.

Yes, of course.

Um...

good to have you aboard.

If you have a few minutes

I've noted a few
procedural changes

which might speed up
operations on the Bridge.

I pick things up very fast.

Yes, of course you do.

Your have an excellent record,
Ensign.

However, here on the Enterprise,
we use the chain of command.

You will report your
observations to Lieutenant Worf.

I beg your pardon, Captain.

I just wanted
to impress upon you...

No need to apologize, Ensign.

We should have explained
it better to you

at your indoctrination.

Ensign Mendon...

you may impress me.

Something wrong?

No.

It's just...

I've never seen anyone

of your species before.

I'm just your average,
everyday human being

who happens to be a Commander.

Now what were your orders?

To escort you to the Captain.

Proceed.

Yes, Commander.

Commander William Riker
of the Starship Enterprise.

That is incorrect.

I don't understand.

You are Commander William Riker

First Officer
of the Klingon Cruiser the Pagh.

Or do you intend to disobey
Federation orders?

I have no such intentions, sir.

Exactly where are
your loyalties, Commander?

I'm afraid I still
don't understand, sir.

This ship is equipped
with our best weapons

and our finest warriors.

Although we're
on a peaceful mission

we are ready to go
into battle instantly.

I know I can count on every
Klingon warrior in this crew

to serve and die
in that battle.

So I ask you again,
Commander Riker

where are your loyalties?

I've been assigned
to serve this ship

and to obey your orders.

And I will do exactly that.

Will you take an oath
to that effect?

I just did.

This is your Second Officer,
Lieutenant Klag.

Was there something

you wanted to say to me,
Lieutenant?

Yes, sir.

I do not believe you.

Then I take it you challenge
my authority over you.

Correct.

And your position on this,
Captain?

I would say it is
your first command decision.

My oath is between
Captain Kargan and myself.

Your only concern
is with how you obey my orders.

Or do you prefer
the rank of prisoner

to that of Lieutenant?

I will take your orders.

And you, Commander Riker,
obey my orders.

Of course, Captain Kargan.

Sir, automatic scan has
registered an unknown substance

on the aft quarter
of the exterior skin

of the dorsal section.

Target that location
and define.

Aye, sir.

I've located it, sir.

The dorsal
of the Engineering section.

Viewscreen on.

Focus on area.

Magnification factor ten.

Increase magnification
to 50.

Analyze.

The substance appears to be

a rare form
of subatomic bacteria

capable of doubling itself
in size every 15 minutes.

It seems to be reacting with
two of the compounds present

in the Enterprise structure.

Origin?

Captain

I noticed it when I did an
intensive scan of the Pagh.

The Klingon ship.

And whom did you inform?

Well, no one.

I have not yet completed
my full analysis.

You are supposed to report
whatever is out of the ordinary.

And I think that falls
into this category.

But, sir, as I said

I've not yet completed
my full analysis.

It would be improper
to report it until then.

How did you come
to that decision?

It is a Benzite regulation.

No officer on the deck
of one of our ships

would report an occurrence
like this

until he had a full analysis
and a resolution.

I have simply followed
proper procedures.

It is our procedure, Ensign,
to notify Command

of any possible danger
to the ship.

The decision is not yours.

Do you understand?

Yes, sir.

Now, you will continue
with your analysis

and determine the danger
not only to our ship

but to the Klingon vessel, also.

Yes, Captain.

That will take
a couple of hours.

Use whatever resources
are necessary.

It appears we may have
encountered a new life-form.

I want to know everything
about it as quickly as possible.

Commander Data, supervise.

Aye, sir.

And then I will instruct you
in Enterprise etiquette.

First Officer's Personal Log.

I have been aboard the Pagh
a short time

but long enough to be impressed
with the abilities

and single-mindedness
of the Klingons.

Commander

you're not eating very much.

I'm not that hungry.

Is the food all right,
Commander?

It's delicious.

The pipius claw was excellent.

I also enjoyed this bregit lung.

And the rokeg blood pie?

Delicious.

Good.

Then you'll also enjoy this.

Isn't that gagh?

Very good.

You did some research
on our nutritional choices.

Yes, but...

it's still moving.

Gagh is always best when served
live.

Would you like something easier?

Easier?

Yes.

If Klingon food
is too strong for you

perhaps we could get
one of the females

to breast-feed you.

You're not worried
about my weakening, are you?

Look around you.

There are no old warriors.

No, sir, I'm sure
they all died with honor.

Exactly.

You may live long enough
to learn about us.

He is not very attractive

but I will have him.

They are inquisitive.

They would like to know
how you would endure.

Endure what?

Them.

One or both?

I may be back for you.

Is she serious?

Yes.

Commander, would you say

you're a typical
Federation officer?

I suppose so.

Why?

Well, it's just
you're not what I expected.

In what way?

You have a sense of humor.

I was thinking
the same thing about you.

In all my dealings with Klingons

including our Lieutenant Worf

the thought
never occurred to me

of Klingons laughing.

There is much about us
you do not know.

That's why I'm here.

You should ask.

I may.

After this tour

I may have
some worthy questions.

Questions about what?

About our future?

Our future is honor.

Our present is
serving this ship.

Like you, I have

a mother and a father.

They look like me.

I look like them.

Are they still alive?

My mother lives and my father

was killed in battle
at Tranome Sar.

And your father?

My father?

My father was captured
in battle by Romulans

and not allowed to die.

He eventually escaped.

Where is he now?

He is on our planet.

He waits.

He waits for his death.

He will eventually fade
of a natural illness

and die weakened and useless.

Honorless.

I will not see him.

He's your father.

A Klingon is his work,
not his family.

That is the way of things.

He's your father.

Klingons do not express feeling
the way you do.

Perhaps you should.

We would not know how.

Yesterday, I did not
know how to eat gagh.

It is confirmed

that the organisms feed
on some of the compounds

that make up the hull
of the Enterprise.

And the Klingon ship, the Pagh?

They are more susceptible.

Their hull contains
more of the compounds.

Projection.

According to the rate
of reproduction

there should be a
12-centimeter opening

in the Klingon hull
at this time.

Signal them at once.

They could be unaware
of their danger.

They may need our help.

Aye, sir.

Change course to intercept.

Aye, sir.

It will take some time
to locate them, sir.

They are
on undesignated maneuvers

in the Pheben system.

Find them.

Tell me, Commander Riker.

What do you make of this?

I felt no collision.

Were we hit by a small meteor?

No. No collision.

Corrosion, then?

No, not corrosion.

Science station, analyze.

We already have

and fortunately
the cavity opened

onto a section
that could withstand

the change in pressure.

Then, what is it?

A space organism

eating away at our hull.

What are you talking about?
What is it?

I mean, you must have
some way to repair it.

I'm afraid not.

Our estimate

is that, in less than eight
hours, we will have lost

too much of our shell
to remain intact.

The only vessel
we've had contact with recently

is the Enterprise.

There was no direct contact
with the Enterprise.

Tactics officer,
report to Commander Riker.

The Enterprise did conduct
an extensive scan

of this vessel.

That's normal procedure.

What type of beam
did the Enterprise use

to cause this damage
to our hull?

None.

Why would they do that?

We're allies.

But my logs indicate

that the Enterprise directed

an intense scanning beam
at this specific area

for a duration of two minutes.

Explain that.

I can't.

It could be a weapon.

It's no weapon.

The Enterprise
has no reason to do that

especially with me on board.

It makes no sense.

Why?

"Why" is no longer important.

What is important
is our response to this attack.

Engage cloaking device.

Change course
to intercept the Enterprise.

What do you intend to do,
Captain?

Intend?

There is only one response.

I intend to attack
the Enterprise

and destroy it.

You're making some progress.

You've eliminated
half the possibilities already.

Thank you, but I seem
to have become efficient

a little later than was needed.

It was my responsibility
to learn and adapt

to the Enterprise's regulations

and I didn't do that.

Not really.

You just made an error.

Captain Picard may not like them

but he knows they turn up
from time to time.

I failed.

I had an opportunity

to show the Captain
my superior capabilities

and I failed.

I can never recover from that.

Mendon, it was a mistake.

You didn't put
the organism on the hull.

You discovered it.

You were trying to analyze it

and messed up
on protocol a little.

I realize you are trying
to be nice to me

and I appreciate it.

What I don't understand is why.

Why not?

I thought you
could use a friend.

Thank you.

I only hope
I can learn your ways

before I mess up again.

I imagine my methods
must seem foolish to you.

They're... different.

But that's what this exchange
program is all about.

You learn the way we do things

and take that information
back to your command.

It's up to them to decide
which is better.

You're right.

I'll do it your way.

I'll work even harder
than I did before

and I'll succeed brilliantly.

What is the status?

Unchanged.

The rate of increase continues.

Commander Riker

check the organism growth
with Engineering.

Keep him under scrutiny.

Captain, I'm not convinced

Riker knew
of any plot against us.

If he did, why would
he have come on board?

Because he was ordered to.

To die?

It is the expectation
of any officer

to be ordered to
die at any time.

For a Klingon, perhaps

but Riker's people do not
volunteer for death so easily.

He may be a spy

but he's no coward.

That only proves
that he's intelligent

and you might not be as strong
as you used to be.

Captain, I've picked up
the Enterprise.

So soon?

The Enterprise is
on an intercept course with us.

You almost had me believing
this was a misunderstanding.

But?

The Enterprise
has changed course

and it's following us.

Why?!

Ask them.

The reason is obvious.

Their intent is clear.

How long before we make contact?

Less than 15 minutes, sir.

Put the ship
on full battle alert.

Arm all photon torpedoes.

Let them charge
into their destruction!

Captain, our bearings show

that we should be in contact
with the Klingon vessel now.

Slow to impulse.

Aye, sir, impulse speed.

Hailing frequencies are open.

There's no response.

Continue transmission.

The Pagh is either
cloaked or destroyed, sir.

Conduct an intensive scan
of the area.

The Enterprise has slowed
to impulse speed

and is making
an intensive sweep.

Hold your position.

Let them come to us.

They may be here to help you.

Don't be a fool.

Do not forget my rank!

I haven't.

I am simply trying
to help you understand.

I understand fully.

Now, you understand.

I am still Captain
of this vessel

and you are still crew
and sworn to obey me.

You gave me your oath.

Yes, sir, I did.

Then fulfill that oath and serve
this ship as you swore to.

Tell me the surest
method of attack

against the Enterprise.

I won't.

You must.

It is a matter of honor
and loyalty to your oath.

I will not surrender the secrets
of the Enterprise to you.

If your word is no good

then how can we ever
trust Starfleet?

I will not break any vow
that I have taken in the past.

I have also taken an oath
of loyalty to your ship.

I will not break that.

They are in conflict!

No, sir, they are not.

I will obey your orders.

I will serve this ship
as First Officer.

And in an attack
against the Enterprise

I will die with this crew.

But I will not break my oath
of loyalty to Starfleet.

If you had told those secrets
about the Enterprise

I would have
labeled you a traitor

and killed you where you stood.

But, instead,
you will die with us.

You will die like a Klingon.

Sir, I have something
to report to you immediately.

Yes, go ahead, Ensign.

I have managed to isolate
the organisms on our hull.

They are a sub-micron form

capable of breaking
nuclear bonds

in the tritanium plating.

But can they be removed
from the hull?

Yes.

They are controllable

and can be removed from
the hulls of both ships

by using a tunneling
neutrino beam.

Thank you, Ensign.
Well done.

Initiate that procedure.

Lieutenant--

add that information
to the hailing messages.

Aye, sir.

Lieutenant.

The Enterprise has
changed hailing messages.

They now include a promise
of cleaning the organisms

and helping in repairs.

I told you,
they're here to help.

I do not believe them.

Arm all weapons.

Prepare to attack.

Captain's Log, Stardate 42507.8.

Although our search
has been extensive

we are still unable to locate
the Klingon ship

or any evidence
of its destruction.

Considering the absence
of debris, Captain

it is reasonable to assume

that the Klingon vessel
is in the area and cloaked.

Agreed.

And since we do not
know it's intent

I recommend we go
to red alert.

Make it so, Lieutenant.

Aye, sir.

The Enterprise has
raised it's shields.

That's a normal procedure

when entering
into a suspicious situation.

It's not an act of aggression.

The Enterprise
will not fire first.

Then they are fools...

for we will.

You'll get only one shot.

We'll only need one.

Stand by on phasers
and torpedoes.

Prepare to fire them
simultaneously.

I recommend you don't fire

until you're
within 40,000 kilometers.

Why?

It will cut down
their response time.

You are honoring
your promise to serve us?

Would you do less?

You will give the order

to fire, Commander Riker.

Call out distances.

Any questions, Mr. Riker?

There's one thing
I'd like to say.

I question your judgment.

In my opinion

your reason for forcing
this confrontation is not valid.

Are you finished?

Yes, sir.

Commence with attack as ordered.

55,000 kilometers.

Is that a weapon, Commander?

No, sir.

Give it to me.

We are receiving
an emergency signal

from a command transponder.

Location 035-mark-313.

Frequency and code designate it
as Commander Riker.

Chief O'Brien, lock
onto that transponder signal.

Yes, Captain.

We're not yet in safe range
for a transfer.

And defensive shields
are still in place.

We may have to stretch it.

We have to know what's going on

and Command Riker is
the only one who can tell us.

We'll beam him directly
here, onto the Bridge.

On my command.

Yes, sir.
I'll wait till 40,000.

Forty-eight thousand.

Forty-four thousand.

Transporter Room, stand by.

You control the shields.

Ready, sir.

Forty thousand.

Forty thousand kilometers.

Prepare to drop cloaking shields
and fire when ready.

Steady.

Transporter Room, energize.

Hold where you are, Klag.

I've relieved Captain Kargan.

He was acting
in an irrational manner.

I'm your Captain now.

Where am l?!

You're on board
the Starship Enterprise.

Riker has no honor.

He tricked me!

He is only dazed, sir.

Well, that's fine,
but where's Commander Riker?

Cloaking shields off.

Obey my orders.

We will be destroyed.

If we are, it will be in battle

and I will die with you.

So, I repeat

cloaking shields off.

It is the Pagh, sir.

It has all armament
locked on us and ready to fire.

Hold this position.

Hailing frequencies.

Calling the Pagh,
this is the Enterprise.

We are here to assist.
Do not fire.

They will not believe you.

Pagh, we are here to assist.

Do you read me?

Enterprise,
this is Captain William Riker

of the Klingon vessel Pagh.

I order you to lower
your shields and surrender.

Lower shields.

Surrender, as ordered.

I demand to be beamed

back aboard my vessel!

Transporter Chief,
prepare to beam Captain Kargan

back aboard the Pagh.

Aye, sir.

Captain Riker, we can carry out
your repairs immediately.

Thank you, Captain Picard.

You should have killed me.

I don't want your command.

But you tricked me to get it.

Either way,
you can have it back.

Then return to your station.

Get him off my ship.

Yes, Captain.

You understand
the Klingons better

than I thought, Commander.

Thank you, my friend.

That might have been
one of the shortest assignments

in the history of Starfleet.

Wrong, Number One.

It was almost the longest.

Well done.

Thank you.

Actually, I learned quite a bit.

Apparently, not when to duck.

When not to duck
would be more accurate.

Welcome aboard, Number One.

Now, Lieutenant, conduct
the Commander to Sick Bay.

Aye, sir.

Commander?

Your little toy worked.

Thanks.

I'm glad it did.

You come from a very brave
and unique people.

I'm glad you're with us
on the Enterprise.

Thank you, Commander.

And welcome home.