1 00:00:01,960 --> 00:00:05,709 Captain's log, stardate 43685.2. 2 00:00:05,839 --> 00:00:09,374 As an exchange programme, we are taking aboard a Klingon officer 3 00:00:09,510 --> 00:00:13,258 to return the recent visit of Cmdr Riker to the cruiser Pagh. 4 00:00:13,972 --> 00:00:18,266 Cmdr Kurn must be accorded all the rights and responsibilities 5 00:00:18,393 --> 00:00:22,012 due to a first officer on board this ship. If he feels patronized... 6 00:00:22,147 --> 00:00:27,486 We'd know. One does not patronize a Klingon warrior. 7 00:00:27,611 --> 00:00:31,858 Your experience on board the Pagh will be invaluable during his tour. 8 00:00:31,990 --> 00:00:34,944 Be sure the crew are prepared for any unusual orders. 9 00:00:35,077 --> 00:00:36,571 Klingons are thorough. 10 00:00:36,703 --> 00:00:40,322 I'm sure he has studied for this, just as I did when I was with them. 11 00:00:40,457 --> 00:00:44,621 I understand he requested the Enterprise specifically. 12 00:00:45,170 --> 00:00:47,792 Cmdr Kurn is ready for transport, Captain. 13 00:00:47,923 --> 00:00:49,797 Energize. 14 00:01:02,020 --> 00:01:04,725 Welcome aboard, Commander. I'm Capt Picard. 15 00:01:04,857 --> 00:01:06,600 This is Cmdr William Riker. 16 00:01:06,733 --> 00:01:10,861 He will yield the first officer's position to you during your tour. 17 00:01:11,864 --> 00:01:14,699 You are relieved. May I take my station, sir? 18 00:01:15,450 --> 00:01:18,202 I thought I might show you to your quarters first. 19 00:01:18,328 --> 00:01:22,456 I am ready for duty, sir. I ask that I be allowed to take my station. 20 00:01:23,041 --> 00:01:25,414 Very well. Accompany us to the bridge. 21 00:01:34,928 --> 00:01:39,923 I am Kurn, commander rank, Klingon Defence Force. 22 00:01:40,058 --> 00:01:43,677 You will address me as "Commander" or "sir" at all times. 23 00:01:44,021 --> 00:01:47,105 I am fully aware of all Starfleet regulations 24 00:01:47,232 --> 00:01:52,571 and they will be strictly adhered to by all while I am in command. 25 00:01:52,696 --> 00:01:58,319 I will bring a sense of discipline that you may not be accustomed to. 26 00:01:58,452 --> 00:02:00,326 With your permission, Captain. 27 00:02:00,454 --> 00:02:02,612 By all means, Commander. 28 00:02:02,748 --> 00:02:05,583 I have studied all of your Starfleet records. 29 00:02:05,709 --> 00:02:10,869 Impressive. We shall see if you live up to your reputations. 30 00:02:12,049 --> 00:02:16,509 Do you wish to speak, Acting Ensign Crusher? 31 00:02:17,137 --> 00:02:18,881 No, sir, Commander, sir. 32 00:02:20,474 --> 00:02:23,925 The crew awaits your orders, Captain. 33 00:02:26,605 --> 00:02:30,140 Then take us to the outer cometary cloud, Commander. 34 00:02:35,656 --> 00:02:40,567 Set course 114 mark 230. One-third impulse power. 35 00:02:40,702 --> 00:02:43,158 - Aye, sir. - Execute! 36 00:02:44,039 --> 00:02:47,373 Engaged. Increasing to one-third impulse power, sir! 37 00:03:22,751 --> 00:03:26,500 Space, the final frontier. 38 00:03:27,590 --> 00:03:31,539 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 39 00:03:31,677 --> 00:03:36,090 Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds,... 40 00:03:37,183 --> 00:03:40,682 ..to seek out new life and new civilizations,... 41 00:03:41,770 --> 00:03:45,602 ..to boldly go where no one has gone before. 42 00:04:58,604 --> 00:05:00,893 - Mind if I join you? - No, sir. 43 00:05:01,524 --> 00:05:03,979 Something wrong, Wes? Cmdr Kurn, perhaps? 44 00:05:06,904 --> 00:05:11,400 He just doesn't seem to like me. I can't do anything right for him. 45 00:05:11,534 --> 00:05:14,701 Every time I respond to an order, he jumps down my throat. 46 00:05:14,829 --> 00:05:17,699 I don't know what I'm doing wrong. 47 00:05:17,832 --> 00:05:19,575 - Problem, Geordi? - Yes, sir. 48 00:05:19,709 --> 00:05:21,832 It's our new first officer. 49 00:05:21,961 --> 00:05:25,496 - He found fault with Engineering? - Just the entire section! 50 00:05:25,631 --> 00:05:29,581 He made a surprise inspection during maintenance. I tried to explain... 51 00:05:29,719 --> 00:05:31,094 But he wouldn't listen. 52 00:05:31,220 --> 00:05:34,755 We're on double shifts down there. 53 00:05:36,517 --> 00:05:39,091 His style of command is just different. 54 00:05:39,228 --> 00:05:42,811 Klingons believe in obedience and a strict formality of command. 55 00:05:42,940 --> 00:05:45,514 Yeah, but this isn't a Klingon vessel. 56 00:05:46,068 --> 00:05:49,319 - He'll have to loosen up. - And it's not just us. 57 00:05:49,447 --> 00:05:53,112 He's been leaning into everybody, except... 58 00:05:53,242 --> 00:05:55,816 Except the one guy who wouldn't mind it. 59 00:05:58,331 --> 00:06:00,869 Sensors picking up asteroidal debris ahead. 60 00:06:01,000 --> 00:06:03,787 Can you identify the coordinates, Mr. Worf? 61 00:06:03,920 --> 00:06:08,914 Bearing: 001 mark .03. Range: 300,000 kilometres. 62 00:06:09,050 --> 00:06:10,793 Excellent! 63 00:06:14,388 --> 00:06:18,552 Please scan the asteroid field for me, Lieutenant, and report. 64 00:06:21,103 --> 00:06:25,516 Approximately 2,000 small objects, none directly in our flight path. 65 00:06:25,650 --> 00:06:29,813 So no course correction is necessary. Is that what you are saying? 66 00:06:29,946 --> 00:06:33,646 - It should not be needed, sir. - Very good, Lieutenant! 67 00:06:33,783 --> 00:06:35,941 You handled that well. 68 00:06:38,037 --> 00:06:39,366 Yes? 69 00:06:52,218 --> 00:06:54,045 Commander. 70 00:06:58,599 --> 00:07:00,010 Captain's mess? 71 00:07:00,143 --> 00:07:02,219 - Yes. - Resume. 72 00:07:03,563 --> 00:07:07,643 Your knowledge of our systems and procedures is very impressive. 73 00:07:08,776 --> 00:07:13,105 Sir. I would like to make one suggestion, sir. 74 00:07:13,239 --> 00:07:14,733 A suggestion? 75 00:07:14,991 --> 00:07:18,739 When I served aboard the Pagh, the hardest part for me was 76 00:07:18,870 --> 00:07:22,914 recognizing and adapting to the demands of the crew. 77 00:07:23,040 --> 00:07:24,832 They needed an iron hand. 78 00:07:24,959 --> 00:07:29,372 It must be very difficult to work with a crew that is... so different. 79 00:07:30,006 --> 00:07:33,541 I would be happy to guide you in that regard, if it would help. 80 00:07:33,843 --> 00:07:37,212 No, Commander, it wouldn't. 81 00:07:42,435 --> 00:07:45,768 This is not a Klingon ship, sir. 82 00:07:45,897 --> 00:07:49,562 No, Commander, it is not. 83 00:07:49,692 --> 00:07:51,850 If it were a Klingon ship, 84 00:07:51,986 --> 00:07:55,853 I would have killed you for offering your suggestion. 85 00:08:04,207 --> 00:08:07,291 How long has this bird been dead? 86 00:08:07,418 --> 00:08:10,502 It appears to have been lying in the sun for some time. 87 00:08:10,630 --> 00:08:13,381 It's not dead, it's been replicated. 88 00:08:13,508 --> 00:08:16,508 You do understand that we cook most of our foods? 89 00:08:16,636 --> 00:08:20,087 Ah, yes, I was told to prepare for that. 90 00:08:20,223 --> 00:08:24,351 I shall try some of your burned replicated bird meat! 91 00:08:24,852 --> 00:08:29,680 I have attempted to select a menu with a variety of dishes, Commander. 92 00:08:30,358 --> 00:08:32,066 Try some caviar. 93 00:08:37,323 --> 00:08:40,526 The odour is not palatable. What is it? 94 00:08:40,660 --> 00:08:43,447 The unhatched eggs of a large, scaleless... 95 00:08:43,579 --> 00:08:45,702 Later, Data. A fish, Commander. 96 00:08:45,832 --> 00:08:50,707 A delicacy from the Caspian Sea on Earth. It's a favourite of mine. 97 00:08:50,837 --> 00:08:55,166 Our replicator never does it justice, but I managed to store a few cases 98 00:08:55,299 --> 00:08:56,675 for special occasions. 99 00:08:57,760 --> 00:09:00,251 I am honoured, Captain. 100 00:09:14,694 --> 00:09:17,481 Are you adjusting to your new environment? 101 00:09:17,613 --> 00:09:21,528 I find the constraints a bit difficult to conform to. 102 00:09:23,244 --> 00:09:26,743 A short while ago, I had to stop myself from killing Cmdr Riker. 103 00:09:28,499 --> 00:09:31,251 He was trying to communicate the crew's discomfort 104 00:09:31,377 --> 00:09:36,620 with my style of command. Normally, I would consider that 105 00:09:36,757 --> 00:09:39,130 a challenge to my authority. 106 00:09:39,677 --> 00:09:43,971 One of the aims of the exchange is for us all to learn tolerance. 107 00:09:44,098 --> 00:09:48,677 As for my crew, it may be healthy to shake up the status quo at times. 108 00:09:50,062 --> 00:09:53,811 The Commander certainly appears to have the crew on its toes. 109 00:09:54,609 --> 00:09:57,775 And then some! No offence, sir. 110 00:09:57,904 --> 00:10:02,566 None taken. I never kill anyone at the supper table, Mr. La Forge. 111 00:10:08,664 --> 00:10:13,706 - Don't you like it, Commander? - Our food has much more taste to it. 112 00:10:13,836 --> 00:10:16,078 While I am sure this is well-prepared, 113 00:10:16,214 --> 00:10:20,626 it is much too bland for the stomach of a Klingon. 114 00:10:21,385 --> 00:10:23,425 It seems to agree with Worf. 115 00:10:24,555 --> 00:10:25,966 Yes. 116 00:10:39,654 --> 00:10:41,445 Enter. 117 00:10:49,038 --> 00:10:50,781 Permission to speak freely? 118 00:10:50,915 --> 00:10:55,244 - For what purpose? - I have questions I wish to pose. 119 00:10:56,963 --> 00:10:59,632 Are your quarters so comfortable? 120 00:11:00,424 --> 00:11:02,251 They serve me. 121 00:11:04,011 --> 00:11:08,590 This entire ship seems built on comfort, 122 00:11:08,724 --> 00:11:12,425 relaxation, being at ease. 123 00:11:12,562 --> 00:11:14,887 It is not the ship of a warrior, 124 00:11:15,898 --> 00:11:19,148 not the ship of a Klingon. 125 00:11:22,947 --> 00:11:27,111 You cannot ask these questions within the boundaries of protocol? 126 00:11:27,535 --> 00:11:29,611 They are of a... 127 00:11:30,705 --> 00:11:32,781 ..personal nature, sir. 128 00:11:33,541 --> 00:11:36,032 Permission granted. Pose your questions. 129 00:11:36,586 --> 00:11:39,290 I wish to know if I have given you offence. 130 00:11:39,422 --> 00:11:41,082 I am not human. 131 00:11:41,215 --> 00:11:44,002 If you had given offence, you would not need to ask. 132 00:11:44,135 --> 00:11:47,468 Perhaps I have not performed my duties to your satisfaction. 133 00:11:47,597 --> 00:11:53,635 I find you to be a capable Starfleet officer, a credit to your ship. 134 00:11:53,769 --> 00:11:57,601 Yet you dishonour me at every opportunity! 135 00:11:58,858 --> 00:12:00,518 Have l? 136 00:12:00,651 --> 00:12:04,103 I did not know that being polite to a Starfleet officer 137 00:12:04,238 --> 00:12:06,147 would bring dishonour to him. 138 00:12:06,282 --> 00:12:09,402 - I am a Klingon! - Really? 139 00:12:09,786 --> 00:12:14,862 Perhaps your blood has thinned in this environment. 140 00:12:18,377 --> 00:12:20,619 I simply didn't want to hurt you. 141 00:12:24,801 --> 00:12:28,170 So your blood is not so thin after all! 142 00:12:28,304 --> 00:12:33,725 I am a Klingon! lf you doubt it, a demonstration can be arranged! 143 00:12:33,851 --> 00:12:39,972 That is the response of a Klingon, the response I would expect 144 00:12:40,107 --> 00:12:41,851 from my older brother. 145 00:12:50,658 --> 00:12:56,079 I was barely a year old when you left for the Khitomer outpost. 146 00:12:57,748 --> 00:13:00,666 You, our mother and father were not going to stay long. 147 00:13:00,793 --> 00:13:04,126 It was decided that I did not need to go. 148 00:13:04,255 --> 00:13:08,751 I was left to stay with our father's friend Lorgh until you returned. 149 00:13:08,884 --> 00:13:10,841 You never did. 150 00:13:13,556 --> 00:13:17,600 The Starfleet officer that rescued me was told by Klingon High Command 151 00:13:17,726 --> 00:13:20,977 that I had no living relatives. 152 00:13:21,105 --> 00:13:24,556 They assumed I was killed with the family at Khitomer. 153 00:13:25,609 --> 00:13:30,686 Lorgh had no sons. He took me into his family. 154 00:13:30,823 --> 00:13:34,322 Not until I reached the age of ascension was I told the truth. 155 00:13:34,451 --> 00:13:38,663 So you asked to serve aboard the Enterprise to watch me? 156 00:13:38,789 --> 00:13:43,001 It was an excellent opportunity to see what kind of Klingon you were. 157 00:13:43,127 --> 00:13:45,914 Or if you were a Klingon at all! 158 00:13:46,046 --> 00:13:48,716 Your deception offends me, Brother. 159 00:13:48,841 --> 00:13:51,546 It should. But it was required. 160 00:13:51,677 --> 00:13:56,006 - To satisfy your curiosity. - No. Much more. 161 00:13:56,140 --> 00:14:01,051 You are the eldest son. The challenge is yours to make. 162 00:14:02,313 --> 00:14:03,593 Challenge? 163 00:14:03,731 --> 00:14:09,318 The Klingon High Council has judged our father a traitor to the Empire. 164 00:14:13,866 --> 00:14:16,108 What are the allegations, Worf? 165 00:14:18,162 --> 00:14:20,569 My father is accused of aiding and abetting 166 00:14:20,706 --> 00:14:23,742 the Romulan attack on the Khitomer outpost. 167 00:14:23,876 --> 00:14:27,245 The attack in which he himself was killed? 168 00:14:30,466 --> 00:14:34,250 - But why now, after 20 years? - I do not know, Captain. 169 00:14:34,386 --> 00:14:36,628 I will hear the evidence when I arrive. 170 00:14:36,764 --> 00:14:41,592 The charge has been made by Duras, son of my father's greatest rival. 171 00:14:41,727 --> 00:14:45,559 Our family name will be disgraced for seven generations. 172 00:14:45,689 --> 00:14:50,435 It is my responsibility to clear his name or answer for his crimes. 173 00:14:50,569 --> 00:14:52,728 Answer for them? 174 00:14:52,863 --> 00:14:56,398 The family of a Klingon warrior is responsible for his actions 175 00:14:56,534 --> 00:14:58,941 and he is responsible for theirs. 176 00:14:59,078 --> 00:15:02,826 If I fail in my challenge, I will be executed. 177 00:15:04,917 --> 00:15:06,791 Will you grant my leave? 178 00:15:07,837 --> 00:15:10,837 No. If I understand correctly, 179 00:15:11,549 --> 00:15:15,000 a Starfleet officer, a respected member of my crew, 180 00:15:15,136 --> 00:15:18,587 could be accused of a capital crime. 181 00:15:18,722 --> 00:15:22,934 Your actions will reflect on this ship and on the Federation, 182 00:15:23,060 --> 00:15:28,267 therefore it seems only appropriate that your captain be at your side 183 00:15:28,399 --> 00:15:31,316 while you make your challenge. 184 00:15:31,902 --> 00:15:34,654 I'm sure you would do no less for me. 185 00:15:37,700 --> 00:15:40,903 Cmdr Kurn. We're changing course. 186 00:15:41,036 --> 00:15:45,414 Set coordinates for the First City of the Klingon Imperial Empire. 187 00:16:00,681 --> 00:16:04,595 - We arrive within the hour. - Yes. 188 00:16:04,727 --> 00:16:08,143 The Council will receive you at high sun in the Great Hall of... 189 00:16:08,272 --> 00:16:11,024 I know the procedure for the challenge. 190 00:16:11,400 --> 00:16:13,642 You need a cha'Dlch to defend you. 191 00:16:14,445 --> 00:16:17,399 While accused, you will not be allowed combat. 192 00:16:17,740 --> 00:16:20,776 I would be honoured if you chose me. 193 00:16:23,913 --> 00:16:27,531 I ask you to stand with me, to be my cha'Dlch. 194 00:16:32,046 --> 00:16:38,298 The two sons of Mogh! Together, we will restore the family honour. 195 00:16:38,427 --> 00:16:42,211 No. For the proceedings, you will not reveal your true father. 196 00:16:42,348 --> 00:16:44,554 - I must. - You will not! 197 00:16:45,226 --> 00:16:48,760 Because it would mean my death as well if you fail? 198 00:16:48,896 --> 00:16:51,387 A Klingon's honour means more to him than life. 199 00:16:51,524 --> 00:16:55,521 Perhaps your human values have clouded your judgement. 200 00:16:55,820 --> 00:16:57,314 I insist. 201 00:16:57,446 --> 00:17:01,907 On this ship, you are my commander and I obey. 202 00:17:04,370 --> 00:17:08,237 In Council chambers, you are my cha'Dlch. 203 00:17:08,374 --> 00:17:11,992 You do not insist. You obey. 204 00:17:13,963 --> 00:17:16,002 Yes, Brother. 205 00:18:15,524 --> 00:18:19,439 I am Worf, son of Mogh. 206 00:18:20,321 --> 00:18:22,776 I have come to challenge 207 00:18:22,907 --> 00:18:26,358 the lies that have been spoken of my father. 208 00:18:37,336 --> 00:18:40,372 Worf, son of Mogh, 209 00:18:40,506 --> 00:18:44,835 you have challenged the judgement of the Council. 210 00:18:44,968 --> 00:18:48,918 Are you prepared to answer for this if you fail? 211 00:18:49,056 --> 00:18:52,756 Yes! With my life. 212 00:18:53,560 --> 00:18:55,849 Why do you come before us, Commander? 213 00:18:56,230 --> 00:18:59,848 I am Kurn, son of... Lorgh. 214 00:19:00,359 --> 00:19:04,570 I will stand by Worf's side. I am cha'Dlch. 215 00:19:13,413 --> 00:19:15,786 You claim a birthright you have forsaken? 216 00:19:15,916 --> 00:19:19,202 I have not forsaken my heritage! 217 00:19:19,795 --> 00:19:22,120 I am Klingon! 218 00:19:22,589 --> 00:19:28,260 My heart is of this world. My blood is as yours. 219 00:19:28,387 --> 00:19:32,254 Yet you come to us wearing a child's uniform... 220 00:19:33,350 --> 00:19:36,766 ..and you bring outsiders to our Great Hall. 221 00:19:37,062 --> 00:19:39,731 I am here at my own request. 222 00:19:39,857 --> 00:19:43,023 I am Capt Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise! 223 00:19:43,152 --> 00:19:45,109 Your words mean nothing here! 224 00:19:45,237 --> 00:19:48,606 Duras! Let him speak. 225 00:19:48,740 --> 00:19:53,735 Lt Worf has served under my command with distinction. 226 00:19:53,871 --> 00:19:56,825 He has earned my admiration and my respect. 227 00:19:56,957 --> 00:20:01,121 It is my greatest wish that this Council, in its wisdom, 228 00:20:01,253 --> 00:20:05,416 will clear his family name and return him to duty. 229 00:20:06,258 --> 00:20:11,714 The trust of a commanding officer is admirable. The Council notes it. 230 00:20:11,847 --> 00:20:14,302 Speak the accusation! 231 00:20:16,185 --> 00:20:22,554 For many turns, the truth about Khitomer has lain dormant, unknown. 232 00:20:24,109 --> 00:20:26,434 Now the truth has been revealed. 233 00:20:27,279 --> 00:20:31,858 The traitor Mogh sent the defence access codes to Romulan patrol ships, 234 00:20:31,992 --> 00:20:34,744 allowing them to destroy the outpost. 235 00:20:36,288 --> 00:20:38,613 Thousands died on Khitomer! 236 00:20:40,083 --> 00:20:43,168 My father died on Khitomer! 237 00:20:45,422 --> 00:20:48,209 Their deaths must be avenged. 238 00:20:57,351 --> 00:21:01,218 Your father was a traitor! 239 00:21:06,485 --> 00:21:11,396 By posing this challenge, you are a traitor! 240 00:21:24,127 --> 00:21:28,077 You will not wear the emblems of our people. 241 00:21:31,760 --> 00:21:36,967 You are a fool and your challenge can only result in a fool's death. 242 00:21:37,099 --> 00:21:43,351 It is a good day to die, Duras. And the day is not yet over. 243 00:21:46,692 --> 00:21:49,776 The Council stands in recess. 244 00:21:50,195 --> 00:21:54,656 We will return for the Mek'ba. The evidence will be presented. 245 00:22:07,004 --> 00:22:08,831 Mr. Data... 246 00:22:09,965 --> 00:22:13,381 Find out all you can about the destruction of Khitomer outpost. 247 00:22:13,510 --> 00:22:17,211 Cross-reference with Romulan tactics and information on the region 248 00:22:17,347 --> 00:22:20,551 and request access to the Klingon information net. 249 00:22:20,684 --> 00:22:26,058 Computer, overview of Klingon law concerning familial accountability. 250 00:22:26,190 --> 00:22:28,811 - Accessing. - In my ready room. 251 00:22:36,283 --> 00:22:40,363 I would speak with you. Alone. 252 00:22:55,928 --> 00:22:58,964 You should not have brought the challenge. 253 00:22:59,097 --> 00:23:04,092 There was no risk to you. What does it matter? 254 00:23:04,603 --> 00:23:08,767 - I am Klingon. - Of that I have no question. 255 00:23:08,899 --> 00:23:11,935 But your life in the Federation 256 00:23:12,069 --> 00:23:16,149 would not be affected by this judgement. 257 00:23:16,281 --> 00:23:18,689 - My father... - Is dead! 258 00:23:19,451 --> 00:23:22,986 He died long ago. 259 00:23:23,872 --> 00:23:27,787 I knew your father, served with him. 260 00:23:27,918 --> 00:23:32,379 This is not how I wanted to remember him. 261 00:23:32,506 --> 00:23:38,876 We must let the past be and protect what we have now. 262 00:23:39,680 --> 00:23:44,970 If you leave before the Mek'ba, no shame will come upon you. 263 00:23:45,811 --> 00:23:50,188 Return to your ship. Go back to your life. 264 00:23:50,315 --> 00:23:52,723 The challenge will be forgotten. 265 00:23:52,860 --> 00:23:58,150 Why would you ask me to lay aside the honour of my father, 266 00:23:58,282 --> 00:24:00,321 my family? 267 00:24:01,034 --> 00:24:03,822 Are these the words of the Council? 268 00:24:03,954 --> 00:24:07,786 I will not be questioned by you! 269 00:24:07,916 --> 00:24:13,503 Leave, now! Or you too will be condemned as a traitor. 270 00:24:20,387 --> 00:24:26,093 What Federation ship was closest to Khitomer at the time of the attack? 271 00:24:26,226 --> 00:24:28,682 The USS Intrepid was first on the scene. 272 00:24:28,812 --> 00:24:32,762 Contact Starfleet. Request all logs of the Intrepid. 273 00:24:32,900 --> 00:24:35,106 - Riker to Dr Crusher. - Crusher here. 274 00:24:35,235 --> 00:24:37,726 Check medical records from all rescue vessels 275 00:24:37,863 --> 00:24:42,655 that responded to the Khitomer massacre for information to help us. 276 00:24:42,784 --> 00:24:43,983 Understood. 277 00:24:48,415 --> 00:24:50,040 I should have known. 278 00:24:54,379 --> 00:24:56,787 Worf was right. 279 00:24:56,924 --> 00:24:59,296 It is a good day to die. 280 00:24:59,426 --> 00:25:01,964 The time has not yet come. 281 00:25:02,679 --> 00:25:05,846 It does not have to come for many turns. 282 00:25:05,974 --> 00:25:08,465 I know who you are, Kurn. 283 00:25:08,602 --> 00:25:10,760 - Son of Mogh! - What? 284 00:25:10,896 --> 00:25:14,680 It was a wise choice to hide your family name. 285 00:25:14,817 --> 00:25:19,728 Do not err now by embracing it again or you only embrace death. 286 00:25:20,113 --> 00:25:21,608 We shall see! 287 00:25:21,740 --> 00:25:25,074 Worf has made a choice and he will die for it. 288 00:25:26,161 --> 00:25:28,201 You can still be safe. 289 00:25:29,706 --> 00:25:31,498 Let him stand alone. 290 00:25:31,625 --> 00:25:33,748 He is my brother. 291 00:25:34,628 --> 00:25:36,834 I will not betray him. 292 00:25:41,218 --> 00:25:43,709 Then you will die for him. 293 00:26:13,723 --> 00:26:17,591 What kind of a weapon makes a vicious wound like that? 294 00:26:17,727 --> 00:26:22,769 It is a kut'luch. The ceremonial weapon of an assassin. 295 00:26:23,608 --> 00:26:27,226 Fortunately, his metabolic recovery is phenomenal. 296 00:26:27,362 --> 00:26:29,734 He will be alright. 297 00:26:29,864 --> 00:26:33,115 It does not matter. We should have let him die. 298 00:26:33,243 --> 00:26:36,160 Now that Duras knows his bloodlines,... 299 00:26:37,247 --> 00:26:39,239 ..we will both be executed. 300 00:26:39,374 --> 00:26:42,291 You sound like you've already lost, Worf. 301 00:26:47,799 --> 00:26:52,710 Commander, I have found the basis of the charges against Worf's father. 302 00:26:52,846 --> 00:26:55,633 The Klingons recently captured a Romulan ship 303 00:26:55,765 --> 00:26:59,134 with logs that provided new information on the attack. 304 00:26:59,269 --> 00:27:03,480 They clearly indicate a transmission from the outpost to the Romulan ship 305 00:27:03,607 --> 00:27:05,267 before the shields went down. 306 00:27:05,400 --> 00:27:07,440 From Worf's father? 307 00:27:08,236 --> 00:27:10,988 They do match Mogh's personal security code. 308 00:27:11,114 --> 00:27:13,687 How can we be sure it wasn't falsified? 309 00:27:13,825 --> 00:27:16,696 We can cross-check against the Intrepid logs. 310 00:27:16,828 --> 00:27:21,205 I will try, but the Intrepid was at the edge of sensor range. 311 00:27:21,333 --> 00:27:23,954 We cannot be certain if the scan was complete. 312 00:27:24,085 --> 00:27:26,161 Looks like a good match-up. 313 00:27:26,296 --> 00:27:30,459 Both Intrepid and Romulan logs show distress signals from Khitomer. 314 00:27:30,592 --> 00:27:31,623 What's that? 315 00:27:31,760 --> 00:27:35,460 Gaps in the Intrepid's logs. Missing information due to the range. 316 00:27:35,597 --> 00:27:38,349 That is where Mogh's transmission should be. 317 00:27:38,475 --> 00:27:42,519 - Right in the middle of the gap? - Wait a second, Data. Back up. 318 00:27:43,730 --> 00:27:48,606 Just before the gap, the time-base on both files are in perfect sync. 319 00:27:48,735 --> 00:27:50,478 But look. 320 00:27:50,612 --> 00:27:53,815 What happens to the signal after the shields are dropped? 321 00:27:53,949 --> 00:27:58,160 - They are no longer synchronous. - Somebody's been rewriting history. 322 00:28:00,247 --> 00:28:04,908 I do not fully understand your world's law and culture, Lieutenant, 323 00:28:05,043 --> 00:28:08,661 but I do understand when someone is trying to hide something. 324 00:28:08,797 --> 00:28:14,384 K'mpec urged me to drop my challenge, abandon my family honour. 325 00:28:15,804 --> 00:28:19,636 It was impossible to believe I was hearing a Klingon speak. 326 00:28:19,766 --> 00:28:23,265 Obviously they did not expect and never wanted this challenge. 327 00:28:23,395 --> 00:28:28,555 You're close to something they care a great deal about protecting. 328 00:28:29,693 --> 00:28:33,821 If it is true, it is not just Duras, 329 00:28:33,947 --> 00:28:36,652 but the High Council itself that is my enemy. 330 00:28:38,743 --> 00:28:40,570 Captain... 331 00:28:41,413 --> 00:28:43,951 I must choose another cha'Dlch. 332 00:28:44,416 --> 00:28:47,582 I would like your permission to ask one of the crew. 333 00:28:47,711 --> 00:28:50,914 Of course, Lieutenant. Choose whomever you wish. 334 00:28:51,047 --> 00:28:53,254 Then I ask you to stand with me. 335 00:28:54,342 --> 00:28:57,260 You may refuse with no dishonour. 336 00:28:57,387 --> 00:29:00,008 Thank you. I appreciate the gesture, 337 00:29:00,140 --> 00:29:03,840 but I know there are stronger and younger men from whom to choose. 338 00:29:04,894 --> 00:29:08,180 I can think of no one I would rather have at my side. 339 00:29:19,200 --> 00:29:20,908 I accept. 340 00:29:40,764 --> 00:29:43,171 My challenge will proceed. 341 00:29:43,850 --> 00:29:46,768 No threats, no treachery, will stop it. 342 00:29:47,228 --> 00:29:52,056 Not even a trap set for my cha'Dlch by a coward. 343 00:29:52,484 --> 00:29:53,895 Duras! 344 00:29:55,195 --> 00:29:58,694 I will not hear lies from the son of a traitor! 345 00:29:59,908 --> 00:30:02,778 - Keep your place, Picard! - This is my place. 346 00:30:02,911 --> 00:30:05,449 He is now my cha'Dlch. 347 00:30:05,580 --> 00:30:09,909 This is not your world, Human. You do not command here. 348 00:30:10,043 --> 00:30:14,705 - I'm not here to command. - Then you must be ready to fight. 349 00:30:15,799 --> 00:30:19,749 Something Starfleet does not teach you! 350 00:30:21,054 --> 00:30:24,589 You may test that assumption at your convenience. 351 00:30:41,783 --> 00:30:45,650 I've got something. Worf was not the only survivor at Khitomer. 352 00:30:45,787 --> 00:30:47,246 - Another child? - No. 353 00:30:47,372 --> 00:30:50,207 A Klingon woman was found with Worf. 354 00:30:53,378 --> 00:30:55,252 Kahlest. Who was she? 355 00:30:55,380 --> 00:31:01,134 I don't know. She was severely injured and treated at Starbase 24. 356 00:31:01,261 --> 00:31:05,923 That was when she was separated from Worf. After that she returned home. 357 00:31:06,057 --> 00:31:08,299 We've got to find her if she's still alive. 358 00:31:08,435 --> 00:31:12,812 Data, scan the Klingon central net, see if there's any record of her. 359 00:31:12,939 --> 00:31:16,688 The Romulans lowered the outpost shields themselves. 360 00:31:17,652 --> 00:31:20,357 They were given the defence access code. 361 00:31:20,488 --> 00:31:24,272 The record clearly shows the Romulan patrol ship 362 00:31:24,409 --> 00:31:28,158 receiving a personal transmission from Mogh 363 00:31:28,288 --> 00:31:30,660 seconds before the shields fell. 364 00:31:31,750 --> 00:31:33,789 Riker to Capt Picard. 365 00:31:34,961 --> 00:31:36,870 Stand by. 366 00:31:38,548 --> 00:31:43,376 The Khitomer commander had noted that Mogh was acting suspiciously. 367 00:31:43,511 --> 00:31:47,094 - Go ahead, Number One. - We've located another survivor. 368 00:31:47,390 --> 00:31:50,261 A woman who was found with Worf. Her name is Kahlest. 369 00:31:50,393 --> 00:31:53,264 She resides in the Old Quarter of the First City. 370 00:31:53,396 --> 00:31:56,563 - Well done. Picard out. - Another witness testified 371 00:31:56,691 --> 00:32:00,226 that Mogh often spoke of his admiration for the Romulans. 372 00:32:00,362 --> 00:32:03,528 Their culture. Their women... 373 00:32:04,574 --> 00:32:06,650 Mogh betrayed us 374 00:32:07,202 --> 00:32:10,820 and 4,000 Klingons died on Khitomer. 375 00:32:11,665 --> 00:32:14,868 Only the son of Mogh survived! 376 00:32:15,001 --> 00:32:18,536 K'mpec, may we have a short recess? 377 00:32:26,346 --> 00:32:28,967 Have you heard of a woman called Kahlest? 378 00:32:29,516 --> 00:32:32,386 She was my ghojmok. My nurse. 379 00:32:32,519 --> 00:32:35,685 She may be an eyewitness to your father's activities. 380 00:32:35,814 --> 00:32:38,483 - But she died in the attack. - No. She survived. 381 00:32:38,608 --> 00:32:41,360 She's in the Old Quarter. I'm going to find her. 382 00:32:41,486 --> 00:32:44,772 It is too dangerous. You must not go alone. 383 00:32:44,906 --> 00:32:47,860 Hey, I'm your cha'Dlch. 384 00:33:29,498 --> 00:33:30,530 Kahlest? 385 00:33:32,126 --> 00:33:36,503 - What do you want? - Your help. 386 00:33:36,631 --> 00:33:38,041 No. 387 00:33:39,091 --> 00:33:41,250 You don't even know what I want. 388 00:33:43,387 --> 00:33:47,302 You are cha'Dlch. I know. 389 00:33:48,601 --> 00:33:51,970 Then you also know that Worf's life is at stake. 390 00:33:52,104 --> 00:33:58,902 I cannot help. I am dead. A long time dead. 391 00:33:59,612 --> 00:34:03,692 Were you with Worf's father just before the Khitomer attack? 392 00:34:05,576 --> 00:34:06,987 No. 393 00:34:09,205 --> 00:34:11,328 My life ended on Khitomer. 394 00:34:12,208 --> 00:34:17,499 I served a proud family, a strong house. 395 00:34:19,465 --> 00:34:21,707 All that is gone. 396 00:34:21,842 --> 00:34:27,382 Worf is not gone. The family you served needs you again. 397 00:34:27,515 --> 00:34:29,970 I cannot help! 398 00:34:31,269 --> 00:34:33,510 Was his father a traitor? 399 00:34:34,647 --> 00:34:36,058 No! 400 00:34:36,774 --> 00:34:39,443 Mogh was loyal to the Emperor. 401 00:34:41,487 --> 00:34:45,188 Mogh suspected someone of plotting with the Romulans 402 00:34:45,324 --> 00:34:47,151 and followed them to Khitomer. 403 00:34:47,285 --> 00:34:49,491 Who? Who was the traitor? 404 00:34:50,746 --> 00:34:52,371 I do not know. 405 00:34:55,126 --> 00:34:58,874 Then we have no way to prove Mogh's innocence. 406 00:35:00,298 --> 00:35:03,334 And Worf will die as the son of a traitor. 407 00:35:06,929 --> 00:35:09,599 You must leave now, cha'Dlch. 408 00:35:11,309 --> 00:35:13,348 I am dead. 409 00:36:01,776 --> 00:36:06,402 - My appreciation, madam. - You are brave, cha'Dlch. 410 00:36:06,864 --> 00:36:09,355 Worf chose well. 411 00:36:11,077 --> 00:36:16,498 Kahlest, would they recognize you? Would they know who you are? 412 00:36:17,541 --> 00:36:23,461 K'mpec would remember Kahlest. I caught his eye back then. 413 00:36:24,298 --> 00:36:26,172 But he was too fat. 414 00:36:28,636 --> 00:36:32,847 Come back with me. They won't know how much you know. 415 00:36:33,391 --> 00:36:35,846 You may shake loose the truth. 416 00:36:39,522 --> 00:36:41,561 I will come. 417 00:36:45,403 --> 00:36:50,741 The evidence is clear. I would ask that the judgement stand. 418 00:36:52,076 --> 00:36:56,821 That Worf be condemned as the son of a traitor to the Empire. 419 00:36:59,667 --> 00:37:02,953 Worf, son of Mogh, 420 00:37:03,671 --> 00:37:06,079 - the judgement of... - K'mpec! 421 00:37:08,050 --> 00:37:10,506 The Mek'ba is not complete! 422 00:37:10,636 --> 00:37:14,219 I bring an eyewitness to the Khitomer massacre, 423 00:37:14,724 --> 00:37:17,179 one who has new evidence. 424 00:37:23,441 --> 00:37:25,813 What is it you think you know, old woman? 425 00:37:25,943 --> 00:37:27,735 Do not answer! 426 00:37:27,862 --> 00:37:31,990 It is the rule that evidence be presented in open council. 427 00:37:32,116 --> 00:37:34,192 She will die before she testifies! 428 00:37:34,911 --> 00:37:37,199 Be silent, Duras! 429 00:37:37,330 --> 00:37:40,284 Would you kill an old woman to cover your dishonour? 430 00:37:42,627 --> 00:37:44,703 Yes. 431 00:37:45,338 --> 00:37:50,083 It is your dishonour we are protecting here, isn't it, Duras? 432 00:37:50,718 --> 00:37:53,470 I have no reluctance to kill you, human! 433 00:37:53,596 --> 00:37:56,799 Are you prepared to hear her evidence in open council? 434 00:37:57,683 --> 00:38:00,720 Obviously, we would not. 435 00:38:02,063 --> 00:38:05,099 Kahlest, you can go now. 436 00:38:09,237 --> 00:38:13,104 It is... good to see you again. 437 00:38:15,117 --> 00:38:18,237 You are still fat, K'mpec! 438 00:38:25,127 --> 00:38:30,003 I asked you to leave, to let this challenge go unanswered, 439 00:38:30,132 --> 00:38:32,837 but you did not hear my words. 440 00:38:32,969 --> 00:38:36,338 And now it's come to this! 441 00:38:40,017 --> 00:38:44,395 Why did you judge my father guilty when you knew he was not? 442 00:38:44,814 --> 00:38:47,815 Someone had to be blamed. 443 00:38:47,942 --> 00:38:52,770 Those who captured the Romulan ship had learned of the treachery, 444 00:38:52,905 --> 00:38:58,362 but only the Council knew whose security code had been transmitted. 445 00:38:59,537 --> 00:39:01,245 Ja'rod, 446 00:39:02,206 --> 00:39:05,373 father of Duras. 447 00:39:06,085 --> 00:39:08,754 This Ha'Dlbah should have been fed to the dogs! 448 00:39:09,297 --> 00:39:12,084 His family is powerful. 449 00:39:12,883 --> 00:39:16,050 If the truth were known, it would shatter the Council, 450 00:39:16,762 --> 00:39:20,381 most certainly plunge us into civil war. 451 00:39:20,516 --> 00:39:22,094 You were in Starfleet. 452 00:39:22,226 --> 00:39:25,844 We did not expect you to challenge the judgement, 453 00:39:25,980 --> 00:39:28,851 nor did we know there was another son of Mogh. 454 00:39:33,571 --> 00:39:36,240 Worf's challenge is successful. 455 00:39:36,365 --> 00:39:39,236 The honour of his family must be restored. 456 00:39:39,827 --> 00:39:43,659 You do not understand. 457 00:39:44,332 --> 00:39:49,409 His challenge was defeated before he ever made it. 458 00:39:50,171 --> 00:39:52,958 You will not be allowed to present this evidence. 459 00:39:53,341 --> 00:39:56,959 The judgement stands. You will be condemned. 460 00:39:57,470 --> 00:40:01,218 So will your brother. There is no other way now. 461 00:40:01,766 --> 00:40:07,934 You admit the truth, yet expect him to accept punishment? 462 00:40:09,357 --> 00:40:14,731 What does this say of an Empire who holds honour so dear? 463 00:40:15,154 --> 00:40:19,531 The Empire will not be destroyed 464 00:40:19,659 --> 00:40:22,363 for one family's honour! 465 00:40:22,495 --> 00:40:26,195 - Unacceptable, K'mpec! - You have no say in this! 466 00:40:26,332 --> 00:40:30,793 I speak now as the Captain of the USS Enterprise and Lt Worf's Commander! 467 00:40:31,712 --> 00:40:34,666 You will not execute a member of my crew, 468 00:40:34,799 --> 00:40:36,922 nor will I turn his brother over to you! 469 00:40:37,051 --> 00:40:40,171 This is not the Federation, Picard. 470 00:40:40,304 --> 00:40:44,384 If you defy an order of the High Council, 471 00:40:44,517 --> 00:40:49,724 the alliance with the Federation could fall to dust! 472 00:40:50,064 --> 00:40:54,276 The alliance with the Federation is not based on lies, K'mpec! 473 00:40:56,112 --> 00:41:02,280 Protect your secrets if you must, but you will not sacrifice these men. 474 00:41:04,662 --> 00:41:07,698 I will die for the Empire. 475 00:41:08,416 --> 00:41:11,370 - Lieutenant... - The cha'Dlch will be silent! 476 00:41:15,881 --> 00:41:18,835 Allow my brother to return to his life. 477 00:41:18,968 --> 00:41:22,135 Only you need know his true bloodline. 478 00:41:22,263 --> 00:41:26,047 Not acceptable! His honour would demand revenge. 479 00:41:30,479 --> 00:41:35,722 If you allow him to live, I will give you something 480 00:41:35,860 --> 00:41:39,359 that will serve your purpose far more than my death. 481 00:41:42,533 --> 00:41:45,819 I will accept... discommendation! 482 00:41:52,293 --> 00:41:53,704 You... 483 00:41:54,879 --> 00:41:57,548 ..would do this in open council? 484 00:41:59,550 --> 00:42:04,129 It would be the same as admitting your father's guilt, Worf. 485 00:42:05,348 --> 00:42:07,387 So be it. 486 00:42:08,517 --> 00:42:14,223 Your heart is Klingon. It will be done. 487 00:42:17,151 --> 00:42:23,024 What has been said here will never be spoken of again. 488 00:42:27,119 --> 00:42:30,286 You are the son of a traitor. 489 00:42:39,924 --> 00:42:41,963 Now I am ready. 490 00:42:49,809 --> 00:42:51,848 Why is he doing this? 491 00:42:52,895 --> 00:42:55,469 I was prepared to die. 492 00:42:55,606 --> 00:42:57,848 Worf wants you to live. 493 00:42:58,526 --> 00:43:01,443 The name of your father must some day be cleared. 494 00:43:01,571 --> 00:43:04,737 He needs you alive with your honour intact. 495 00:43:05,157 --> 00:43:09,202 - But to do this... - There will be another day. 496 00:43:12,039 --> 00:43:15,989 Do not forget what he does here today. 497 00:43:18,087 --> 00:43:20,708 Do not let your children forget. 498 00:44:05,843 --> 00:44:08,132 You must also,... 499 00:44:11,223 --> 00:44:12,504 ..Brother.