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Time's Up in Star Trek: Insurrection
Jean-Luc Picard
Sorry. Time's up.
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Longing for Unconventional Connections
Adhar Ru'afo
I'm going to miss these little flesh-stretching sessions of ours, my dear.
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Lessons from History's Dark Chapters
Jean-Luc Picard
But some of the darkest chapters in the history of my world involved the forced relocation of a small group of people to satisfy the demands of a large one. I'd hoped that we had learned from our mistakes, but it seems some of us haven't.
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Reflection on Exploration and Purpose
Jean-Luc Picard
Can anyone remember when we used to be explorers?
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Memory Gaps and Mission Recall in Star Trek
Data
I seem to be missing several memory engrams. There they are.
[Geordi shows several microchips he is holding]
Jean-Luc Picard
Data, what's the last thing that you remember?
Data
His nose should pant, and his lip should curl--
[singing]
Jean-Luc Picard
Uh, from the mission.
Data
I was in an isolation suit gathering physiometric data on the Ba'Ku. My last memory is going into the hills following some children.
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Unexpected Guests Disrupt the Banquet
Beverly Crusher
You either need a new uniform or a new neck.
Jean-Luc Picard
Euchene Chefaw. My collar size is exactly as it was at the Academy.
Beverly Crusher
Of course it is.
William Riker
Our guests have arrived. They are eating the floral arrangements on the banquet tables.
Beverly Crusher
I guess they don't believe in cocktails before dinner.
Deanna Troi
Oh, my God. Are they vegetarian? That's not in there!
Jean-Luc Picard
Perhaps we should have the chef whip up a light balsamic vinaigrette-- Something that goes well with chrysanthemums.
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Worf Expresses His Aggressive Feelings
Worf
Definitely feeling aggressive tendencies, sir!
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Confusion Over Gorch in Starfleet Briefing
Worf
No, sir.
Jean-Luc Picard
Debrief them again. Have you been in a fight, Mr. Worf?
[Notices a huge blemish on Worf's face]
Worf
No, sir. It is a gorch.
[sighs]
Jean-Luc Picard
Gorch?
Data
Pimple, sir.
[whispers]
Jean-Luc Picard
Oh, well, it's, uh-- it's hardly noticeable.
William Riker
Smooth as an android's bottom, eh, Data?
[Referring to his own clean-shaven face]
Data
I beg your pardon, sir?
Data
May I? raises his hand to Riker's face
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Confronting Cowardice and Moral Courage
Jean-Luc Picard
And you? It's turned you into a coward. A man who denies his own conscience. A coward without the moral courage to prevent an atrocity. You offend me.
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Dinner Plans Altered by Admiral's Absence
Adhar Ru'afo
Admiral Dougherty will not be joining us for dinner. Deploy the collector.
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Communication Among Crew Members
Jean-Luc Picard
Geordi.
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Impending Doom for the System's Inhabitants
Adhar Ru'afo
In six hours, every living thing in this system will be dead or dying.
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The Federation's Ignorance of the Truth
Adhar Ru'afo
The Federation will never know what happened here.
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Eliminate Interference from Picard and Crew
Adhar Ru'afo
If Picard, or any of his crew interfere... eliminate them.
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Aging and Responsibility in Starfleet
Jean-Luc Picard
Ru'afo, we're getting too old for this.
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Negotiation Driven by Imminent Danger
Worf
Captain, the Son'a crew want to negotiate a cease-fire. It may have something to do with the fact that they have 3 minutes of air left.
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A Plea for Humanity's Survival
Jean-Luc Picard
I am not pleading for my life. I'm pleading for yours.
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Discussion of Gilbert and Sullivan in Star Trek
Jean-Luc Picard
Mr. Worf, do you know Gilbert and Sullivan?
Worf
No, sir. I have not had a chance to meet all the new crew members since I have been back.
Jean-Luc Picard
They're composers, Worf. From the 19th century.
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The Federation's Struggle for Survival
Adhar Ru'afo
Federation support. Federation procedures. Federation rules. Look in the mirror, Admiral. The Federation is old. In the past 24 months, they've been challenged by every major power in the quadrant: the Borg, the Cardassians, the Dominion. They all smell the scent of death on the Federation. That's why you've embraced our offer. Because it will give your dear Federation new life. Well, how badly do you want it, admiral? Because there are hard choices to be made now. If the Enterprise gets the news to the Federation about their brave captain's valiant struggle on behalf of the defenseless Ba'ku, your Federation's politicians will waver. Your Federation opinion polls will open a public debate. Your Federation allies will want their say. You-- need I go on?
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Resolution of Future Conflicts
Adhar Ru'afo
After today, that won't be a problem... for either of us.
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Worf's Unusual Craving for Kolar Beast Blood
Worf
I have an odd craving for the blood of a live kolar beast
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Power and Authority in Space Conflict
Adhar Ru'afo
Picard's first officer? You really believe he'll listen? My ships are powerful enough to intercept the Enterprise before it reaches the perimeter. I could send them to... escort it back. But Commander Riker might not want to come.
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Stranded in Water: A Call for Help
Anij
Help! I can't swim!
Jean-Luc Picard
Don't panic!
Anij
I've been shot at, thrown into a lake out of a ship that's come to abduct us - what's there to panic about?
Data
In the event of a water landing, I have been designed to serve as a flotation device.
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Time Travel and Unexpected Surprises
William Riker
Counselor, do you think it's possible for two people to go back in time, fix a mistake they've made?
Deanna Troi
On this ship, anything's possible. Yuck!
[Riker kisses her, and she pushes him away]
William Riker
Yuck"?
Deanna Troi
I never kissed you with a beard before.
William Riker
I kiss you, and you say "yuck"?
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Klingons and Their Grand Approaches
William Riker
Klingons never do anything small, do you?
[Notices a large pimple on Worf]
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The Conflict Between Tradition and Change
Anij
We've always known that to survive, we had to remain apart. Hasn't been easy. Many of the young people want to know more about the offland. They're attracted to stories of a faster pace of life.
Jean-Luc Picard
Most of my people who live that fast a life, would sell their souls to slow it down.
Anij
But not you?
Anij
You don't live up to your reputation as an offlander, Picard.
Jean-Luc Picard
Well, in defense of offlanders, there are many more like me.
Anij
Who wouldn't be tempted by the promise of perpetual youth? I don't think so.
Jean-Luc Picard
You give me more credit than I deserve. Well, of course I'm tempted, who wouldn't be? But some of the darkest chapters in the history of my world involve the forced relocation of a small group of people, to satisfy the demands of a large one. I'd hoped that we'd learned from our mistakes, but... it seems that some of us haven't. (Picard turns to a beautifully made blanket) This is extraordinary craftsmanship.
Anij
It's the work of students. They're almost ready to become apprentices. In 30 or 40 years, some of them will take their place among the artisans.
Jean-Luc Picard
Apprenticing for 30 years. Did your people's mental discipline develop here?
Anij
More questions. Always the explorer. If you stay long enough, that will change.
Jean-Luc Picard
Will it?
Anij
You stop reviewing what happened yesterday. Stop planning for tomorrow. Let me ask you a question. Have you ever experienced a perfect moment in time?
Jean-Luc Picard
A perfect moment?
Anij
When time seemed to stop, and you could almost live in that moment.
Anij
Yes, exactly. Nothing more complicated than perception. You explore the universe. We've discovered that a single moment in time can be a universe in itself. Full of powerful forces. Most people aren't aware enough of the now to even notice.
Jean-Luc Picard
I wish I could spare a few centuries to learn.
Anij
It took us centuries to learn that it doesn't have to take centuries to learn.
Jean-Luc Picard
There's one thing I don't understand. In 300 years, you never learned to swim?
Anij
Ha ha ha! I just haven't got around to it yet. I wonder if you're aware of the trust you engender, Jean-Luc Picard. In my experience, it's unusual for -
Jean-Luc Picard
For an offlander?
Anij
For someone so young.
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Debate on Non-Interference and Cultural Interaction
Jean-Luc Picard
Our people have a strict policy of non-interference in other cultures. It's our Prime Directive.
Anij
Your directive apparently doesn't include spying on other cultures.
Tournel
There was a phase variance in his positronic matrix which we were unable to repair.
Anij
I think the Captain finds it hard to believe that we'd have any skills for repairing positronic devices.
Sojef
Our technological abilities are not apparent because we have chosen not to employ them in our daily lives. We believe when you create a machine to do the work of a man, you take something away from the man.
Anij
But at one time, we explored the galaxy just as you do.
Anij
Capability, yes. But where can warp drive take us, except away from here?
Jean-Luc Picard
I ...apologise for our intrusion.
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The Morality of Numbers in Decision Making
Jean-Luc Picard
How many people does it take before it becomes wrong? A thousand? Fifty thousand? A million? How many people DOES IT TAKE, admiral?
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Confronting Adversity and Taking a Stand
William Riker
We're through running from these bastards.
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A Command to Destroy an Object
Jean-Luc Picard
Mr. Worf, destroy that thing.
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A Call for Discovery and Connection
Jean-Luc Picard
Come out, come out, wherever you are.
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