STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                         "Allegiance" 
                          #40273-166 
                              
                          Written by 
                Richard Manning & Hans Beimler 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rick Kolbe 


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                         FINAL DRAFT
 
                      JANUARY 15, 1990
 

           STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - 1/15/90 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Allegiance" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             FALSE PICARD
                RIKER              HARO
                DATA               THOLL
                BEVERLY            ESOQQ
                TROI               ALIEN #1
                GEORDI             ALIEN #2
                WORF               
                WESLEY             

                Non-Speaking       
                 SUPERNUMERARIES    

            STAR TREK: "Allegiance" 1/15/90 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                         "Allegiance" 
                         
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              READY ROOM
              SICKBAY
              TEN FORWARD
              CORRIDOR
              CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS
              RIKER'S QUARTERS
              DATA'S QUARTERS
          
            HOLDING BAY

       STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                         "Allegiance"                              
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	in orbit around a blue-green planet.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, Stardate 43714.1.
			We have finally succeeded in
			eradicating the plague on Cor
			Caroli Five, and are now
			preparing to leave orbit and
			proceed to our next mission --

2    OMITTED

3    INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	PICARD is relaxing on a recliner-type chair, reading
	an antique leather-bound book. An empty brandy snifter
	is nearby. CLASSICAL MUSIC plays softly.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			-- a rendezvous with the USS
			Hood to assist their terraforming
			efforts on Browder Four.

	After a moment, Picard lays the book over his chest and
	closes his eyes.

	Almost immediately, a body-length metallic slab
	MATERIALIZES directly over the sleeping Picard. The
	slab emits a BEAM which scans the captain from head to
	toe. Once the scan is complete, the beam stops and
	Picard DEMATERIALIZES in a new, ALIEN TRANSPORTER
	EFFECT.

4    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	RIKER, WORF, DATA, and supernumeraries are at their
	posts. Data reacts to something on his console.

         STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - 1/15/90 - TEASER         2.

4    CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Commander, ship's sensors detect
			an abnormal energy reading in the
			captain's quarters.

					RIKER
			Type?

					DATA
			Undetermined.

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Riker to Captain Picard.

	No answer; after a beat, Riker turns to Worf who is
	already on the move toward the turbolift.

					WORF
			Security team to captain's
			quarters --

5    INT. HOLDING BAY

	CLOSE on Picard as he slowly awakens and looks around
	-- and is stunned to see he's no longer on the
	Enterprise. Instead, he's in a large square, empty,
	windowless, rather featureless room. One door -- which
	is solidly shut.

	Each corner of the room contains a "bunk" (a small
	padded area slightly raised from floor level); in the
	center of the room is a "feeder" (a simple dispenser
	filled with what looks like hockey pucks). Picard's on
	one "bunk," another is vacant. The remaining two are
	occupied by unconscious -- or possibly dead --
	humanoids: MITENA HARO (a "Bolian" -- young, female
	Starfleet cadet) and KOVA THOLL (a "Mizarian" --
	middle-aged male civilian).

6    ON PICARD

	as he gets to his feet, taps his insignia:

					PICARD
			Picard to Enterprise.

	No response; not even the beep to indicate the
	communicator's working. Picard suspects it's futile,
	but tries again;

         STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - 1/15/90 - TEASER         3.

6    CONTINUED:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Anyone receiving this
			transmission, please respond.

	Nothing. Picard scowls.

7    INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Worf and security team are at the captain's door. Worf
	touches the CHIME. No response.

					WORF
			Security override. Priority one.

	but before he can finish the door OPENS to reveal
	Picard -- actually a perfect replica of Picard --
	staring back at Worf and the security team.

					FALSE PICARD
			Is something the matter,
			Lieutenant?

	On Worf's relieved and embarrassed expression:

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT ONE      4.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

8    INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard crosses to the motionless Haro, kneels at her
	side, touches her carotid artery to check for pulse.
	Haro stirs, awakens -- realizes someone's close, and
	panics, reflexively swinging an arm at the stranger.
	Picard's ready for it, blocks the blow by seizing
	Haro's wrist, whispers to calm her:

					PICARD
			It's all right. I'm not going
			to hurt you.

					HARO
			Who -- ?

	Haro slowly relaxes. Picard lets her go; she sits up,
	notices Picard's rank.

					HARO (cont'd)
			Captain...

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Jean-Luc Picard of the Enterprise.

					HARO
			Captain Picard! We've studied
			your missions at the Academy...

	Haro realizes she's being less than professional,
	straightens up:

					HARO (cont'd)
			Mitena Haro, first year cadet,
			Starfleet Academy.

	Picard nods acknowledgement, but before he can respond:

					THOLL (O.S.)
			Perhaps you can explain what this
			is all about.

9    NEW ANGLE

	Tholl is sitting up, regarding Picard with a mixture
	of suspicion and disdain.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      5.

9    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Unfortunately, I can't, Mister...

					THOLL
			Tholl. Kova Tholl, of Mizar Two.

					PICARD
			Well, Mister Tholl, all I know
			is that I've been brought here
			against my will.
				(gestures)
			Wherever "here" is...

					HARO
			The same thing happened to me,
			sir. I was alone, studying...
			and I fainted. When I came to...
				(gestures)
			That was about three days ago.

					PICARD
				(to Tholl)
			And you, sir?

					THOLL
			I've been here twelve days,
			possibly more. I had been
			meditating privately -- and for no
			reason whatever, I lost
			consciousness.

					PICARD
			What can you tell me about our
			captors?

					THOLL
			Nothing. They've never shown
			themselves.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      6.

10   ON PICARD

	as he moves around, inspecting the walls. Haro follows
	Picard, keeping a respectful distance.

					PICARD
			Four sleeping areas... that
			implies we'll be joined by another
			captive...

	Picard stops at the feeder, pulls out a "hockey puck"
	-- it's a dark, translucent disk of solid but malleable
	material, sort of a gigantic gumdrop. Not very
	appealing. Picard pulls off a small hunk, examines
	it.

					PICARD
			Food?

					THOLL
				(making a face)
			It's edible... but I wouldn't call
			it food.

11   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard moves to the door, examines it. Next to the
	door is a small panel flush with the wall -- a key
	panel? It appears to be -- it's divided into a grid
	of sub-panels, each with an alien symbol upon it.
	Picard presses one; it lights up briefly and makes a
	short, annoying BEEP SOUND. He tries another -- same
	result.

					THOLL
			I wouldn't touch that.

					PICARD
			Why not?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      7.

11   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			If it's the door lock, the
			combination is too complex to hit
			at random -- I tried it, and was
			punished.

					PICARD
			Punished -- how?

					THOLL
			Severe pain... some sort of energy
			beam.
				(shudders at the memory)
			I won't get near that panel
			again...

	Picard leaves the panel alone for the moment, inspects
	the door itself. Haro steps up -- and a little of her
	insecurity and fear show through:

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      8.

11   CONTINUED: (2)

					HARO
			The Enterprise will find us, won't
			it, sir? As soon as they discover
			you're missing, they'll start to
			search... Won't they?

	Picard realizes Haro needs a dose of morale-building:

					PICARD
			Of course they will. They'll do
			everything they can. In the
			meantime, we keep our heads...
				(wryly indicating the
				 room)
			... and enjoy the hospitality.

	Haro takes courage from Picard's words, manages a
	smile.

					HARO
			Yes, sir.

12
thru	OMITTED
14

15   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	Riker, Data, WESLEY, Worf, supernumeraries. False
	Picard ENTERS from the turbolift.

					WORF
			Sir, the Hood has arrived at the
			rendezvous point. They are
			expecting us in thirty-six hours.

					FALSE PICARD
			Thank you, Lieutenant.
				(a beat)
			Mister Data. The nearest pulsar
			is in the Lonka cluster, is it
			not?

					DATA
			Correct, sir.

	Everyone is a bit surprised: why has the captain
	brought this up? Unfortunately for them, he's keeping
	his reasons to himself.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT ONE      8A.

15   CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			And what do we know about that
			pulsar?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT ONE      9.

15   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			A great deal, sir. It is a
			rotating neutron star of
			approximately four point three
			five six solar masses.

	False Picard considers this for a moment, then:

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister Crusher -- how long would
			it take us to get there?

					WESLEY
			At warp seven... thirty-four
			minutes.

	False Picard takes another moment to consider this.

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister Crusher -- make it so.

					WESLEY
			Sir?

	Wesley is a bit surprised.

					FALSE PICARD
			Set course for the Lonka pulsar.
			Warp two.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

	Wesley hesitates before adding:

					WESLEY (cont'd)
			Sir, at warp two -- we'll arrive
			at the pulsar in thirty-one
			hours...

					FALSE PICARD
			Thank you, Ensign. Engage.

	The stars on the viewscreen STREAK into warp. Riker
	is slightly puzzled; he half-expects the captain to
	elaborate or explain the change in plans. After a
	beat, it's clear no explanation is forthcoming.

					RIKER
			Captain, are we delaying our
			rendezvous with the Hood?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT ONE      9A.

15   CONTINUED: (3)

					FALSE PICARD
			We may have to.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT ONE      10.

15   CONTINUED: (4)

	That's all False Picard offers. Riker takes it from
	there:

					RIKER
			Mister Worf, contact the Hood and
			inform them of our delay.

					WORF
			Aye, Commander.

					FALSE PICARD
			Belay that.
				(firm, not angry)
			There'll be no further
			communications off this ship
			without my prior authorization.

	False Picard turns to Riker.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			Commander -- I'd like a word with
			you.

	False Picard gets up and heads for the Ready Room.
	Riker is right behind.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
				(to Data)
			Mister Data -- you have the
			bridge.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	False Picard and Riker EXIT.

15A  ON WESLEY

	glancing over towards Data.

					WESLEY
			Data -- any guesses as to what
			this is all about?

					DATA
			I see no point in randomly
			selecting alternative motivations
			for the captain's actions
			considering that not enough
			information has been offered to
			make any one "guess" superior to
			another.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT ONE      11.

15A  CONTINUED:

					WESLEY
			In other words, you don't know
			either.

	Wesley returns his attention to his console.

15B  INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	False Picard is leaning on his desk; Riker stands
	before him.

					FALSE PICARD
			Number One... You know I like to
			keep you well informed as to the
			nature of our missions.

					RIKER
			Yes, sir.

					FALSE PICARD
			And if I don't inform you --
			there's a reason.

	Riker nods.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			I don't like keeping you in the
			dark, Commander... but for the
			next few days I won't be able to
			be as communicative as usual.
			It may make things difficult for
			you...

					RIKER
			Don't worry about me, sir. I can
			handle it.

					FALSE PICARD
			And the crew?

					RIKER
			You can count on us all, sir.

	False Picard eyes Riker carefully. Riker has complete
	faith in the captain.

					FALSE PICARD
			I appreciate that, Number One.

									CUT TO:


        STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - 1/15/90 - ACT ONE        12.

16   OMITTED

17   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard, Haro, Tholl. Picard is again examining the
	keypad next to the door. He thinks it over, starts
	pushing just one of the panels in a repeating sequence
	of numbers -- 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13. Haro looks on with
	interest, Tholl with ill-concealed skepticism.

					THOLL
			Picard -- what are you doing?

					PICARD
			Attempting to show our captors
			that we possess intelligence.

					THOLL
			You don't think they know that
			already? They can hear us
			talking...

					PICARD
			They may not realize we are
			communicating through language.

					HARO
			Captain Picard's letting them know
			that we comprehend mathematics...
			by tapping out the first six prime
			numbers.

	Tholl gives Haro a look -- "you think I'm stupid?"

					THOLL
			I know what he's doing. I'm
			trying to understand why.

					PICARD
			To get their attention.

					THOLL
			Oh, you may get their attention,
			all right... and they'll give you
			a dose of agony for using the
			keypad.

					PICARD
			I'll take the chance. It's
			imperative that we communicate
			with our abductors... find out
			what they want.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      13.

17   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			Obviously, they want us.

					PICARD
			Obviously. But why? What made
			our captors choose us? What makes
			us special?

	Picard looks from Tholl to Haro. Haro's at a loss.
	Her -- "special?"

					HARO
			I couldn't say, Captain. I'm
			certainly not special -- I'm just
			one cadet.

					PICARD
				(points out)
			You're a Bolian. There are very
			few Bolians in Starfleet.

					HARO
			I am one of three in the Academy.
			The other two have academic
			records much better than mine...

					PICARD
			What's your best area of study?

					HARO
			Impulse propulsion systems. I'm
			really good with field coils...

					PICARD
			Good enough to be useful to our
			abductors?

					HARO
				(it's a new thought)
			I don't know. Maybe.
				(a beat)
			But if they needed an engineer,
			sir, why didn't they take a "real"
			one? Why pick a Starfleet cadet?

					PICARD
			That, I can't answer.
				(a beat)
			The Bolians are maintaining an
			uneasy truce with the Moropa,
			are they not?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      14.

17   CONTINUED: (2)

					HARO
			That's right.
				(looks around)
			But this doesn't look like Moropa
			technology... and, even assuming
			the Moropa wanted me, why would
			they want either of you?

18   NEW ANGLE

	as Picard turns to Tholl, who anticipates his question.

					THOLL
			I've never even heard of the
			Moropa. My race has no enemies.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			None? In the last three hundred
			years of Mizarian history, your
			planet has been conquered six
			times!

					THOLL
			And we've survived by not
			resisting. Mizarians value peace
			above confrontation.

					PICARD
			Then you have no idea who might
			have done this.

					THOLL
			No. I don't know of anyone who
			bears malice toward my race.

					PICARD
			Or against you personally?

					THOLL
			You can't mean to suggest that
			someone with a personal grudge
			against me has gone to all this
			trouble...

					PICARD
			I'm not suggesting anything. I'm
			merely trying to come up with an
			explanation for your abduction.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT ONE      15.

18   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			I'm sorry, Picard -- I can't give
			you one. I am neither important
			enough to hold for ransom nor
			radical enough to be dangerous.
			I'm a simple public servant...
			assistant to the regent of
			Pozaron, our third-largest city.

					PICARD
			Nonetheless, Mister Tholl --

	Picard stops as an odd SOUND catches everyone's
	attention. They turn to see:

19   ANGLE TO INCLUDE THE EMPTY BUNK (OPTICAL)

	as a FORM begins to APPEAR (ALIEN TRANSPORTER EFFECT).

					PICARD
			It would seem a new arrival is
			imminent...

	The FORM COALESCES -- revealing ESOQQ (of the Chalnoth
	race) -- a large, hairy, nasty-looking brute of an
	alien. Bad-tempered... and if his sharp teeth are any
	indication, a meat-eater.

20   NEW ANGLE

	as Esoqq looks around with surprise -- plainly he has
	no idea what's happening to him. He sees the three
	others in the room -- and his face contorts with rage.
	He draws a weapon -- a mean-looking dagger or blade
	of some sort.

					PICARD
			Stop! We mean you no harm...

	Picard spreads his hands in a gesture of peace. Esoqq
	warily takes a step back -- and assumes an attack
	posture. Picard motions for Tholl and Haro to stand
	absolutely still. On the tense standoff, we --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      16.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

21   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Esoqq holds the knife threateningly. Tholl and Haro
	remain motionless as Picard tries to calm Esoqq:

					PICARD
			We are prisoners, like yourself!
			We are not the enemy!

	The command in Picard's voice is compelling.
	Gradually, Esoqq lowers the knife, eyes Picard darkly.

					ESOQQ
			Who has done this?

					PICARD
			We don't know. We were brought
			here the same way you were. Our
			captors refuse to show
			themselves.

	Esoqq, unsure whether to believe Picard or not, looks
	as if he may attack at any second.

					ESOQQ
			I don't trust you...

					PICARD
			You must trust us. We wish only
			to return to our worlds. Were
			you abducted from Chalna?

					ESOQQ
				(surprised)
			You know my planet?

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/23/90 - ACT TWO      17.

21   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Yes. I visited there twelve
			years ago.

	A long beat as it hangs in the balance. Then Esoqq
	makes up his mind, sheathes his knife. Haro closes
	her eyes, relieved. Picard merely nods acceptance.

22   INT. DATA'S QUARTERS

	The poker game is on; Riker, Geordi, Worf, Troi, and
	Data are seated at the table, enjoying the game as well
	as the drinks and snacks. Troi has the largest pile of
	chips. Riker tosses chips into the pot.

					RIKER
			Your five... and twenty more.

					GEORDI
			Ouch.

					TROI
			If it's too rich, fold.

					GEORDI
			I'm thinking, I'm thinking...

					WORF
			Think less, play more.

	Geordi looks at his cards again. Riker, looking at
	Geordi, makes a CLUCKING sound -- "chicken!"

					RIKER
			I say he folds.

					DATA
			I believe you are incorrect,
			Commander.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      18.

22   CONTINUED:

					DATA (Cont'd)
			In situations where more than two
			players have asked for three cards
			and the minimum raise was ten,
			Geordi has stayed in the game
			seventy-three percent of the
			time.

					RIKER
			I still say he folds.

	They all look at Geordi: "Well?" Geordi puts in his
	chips.

					GEORDI
			I don't want to hurt my average.

	As everyone CHUCKLES, the CHIME SOUNDS.

					DATA
			Enter.

	The doors OPEN and the False Picard ENTERS. The
	CHUCKLES die down -- everyone's surprised to see the
	captain.

					FALSE PICARD
			Counselor, gentlemen. Forgive
			the intrusion... I was just
			passing by.

					DATA
			You are always welcome, Captain.

					FALSE PICARD
			Don't let me interrupt... please
			continue.

	The mood of the table has shifted somewhat with the
	captain's presence. The play continues but the
	frivolity and banter are muted.

					RIKER
			Bet is twenty-five to you,
			Lieutenant.

	Worf scowls at his cards, locks eyes with Riker.

					WORF
			You are bluffing.

	Riker's expression is unreadable. Worf gives in:

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT TWO     18A.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF (cont'd)
			So was I.

	Worf folds. Riker turns to Troi, but before he can
	speak:

					FALSE PICARD
			I was wondering, Mister La
			Forge... what's our engine
			efficiency status?

					GEORDI
			Operating at ninety-three percent,
			sir.

	False Picard considers this information, then:

					FALSE PICARD
			That's good, but I'd like to
			increase that efficiency to
			ninety-five percent.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      19.

22   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			I'll get on it right away, sir.

					FALSE PICARD
			It wasn't an order, Mister La
			Forge. You can get to it later.

	An awkward moment -- Geordi's not quite sure if the
	captain is kidding.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			I don't wish to disrupt your
			recreation.

	Geordi decides the captain is just being considerate.

					GEORDI
			No problem, sir.
				(regarding the game)
			Lady Luck left me long ago.

	Geordi tosses in his hand, EXITS.

					TROI
			Would you care to join us, sir?
			We have an opening.

					FALSE PICARD
			I'd rather just observe, if you
			don't mind.

					RIKER
			Of course not.
				(to Troi)
			Your bet, Counselor.

	All eyes go to Troi, who matches the bet. Data does
	also.

					RIKER
			Pair of threes.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      20.

22   CONTINUED: (4)

					TROI
			Flush. Queen high.

					DATA
			That beats my three fours.

	As Troi takes the pile of chips:

					FALSE PICARD
			Well played, Counselor.
				(a beat)
			May I have a word with you?

					TROI
			Certainly, sir.

	As Worf shuffles and deals, Troi gets up and follows
	False Picard.

					FALSE PICARD
			Forgive me, gentlemen. I'll
			return your player in a moment.

					RIKER
				(in fun)
			Take your time, sir... she's won
			almost every hand.

	False Picard smiles and EXITS with Troi.

23   OMITTED

23A  INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE DATA'S QUARTERS

	False Picard and Troi stand outside Data's quarters.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      21.

23A  CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			I wanted to ask you about the
			crew... how are they reacting to
			our sudden change in course?

					TROI
			I've sensed no unusual reaction,
			Captain.

	Troi is curious about the captain's question; there
	hardly seems a reason to be concerned.

					TROI (cont'd)
			After all -- such a change is
			hardly out of the ordinary.

					FALSE PICARD
			Aren't they curious or concerned
			as to why?

					TROI
			Curious, yes -- concerned, no.
			They trust you.

					FALSE PICARD
			And how far do you think that
			trust goes?

	That's an odd question from Picard. Troi is taken
	aback.

					TROI
			Sir?

	False Picard realizes he's pushing it. He backs off:

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      22.

23A  CONTINUED: (2)

					FALSE PICARD
			I know... the crew has always had
			full confidence in me.
				(a beat)
			But if that were to change...

					TROI
			I'd inform you, sir... of course.

	False Picard nods, then prepares to exit.

					FALSE PICARD
			Thank you, Counselor.

	The captain EXITS. We hold on Counselor Troi, left to
	ponder her thoughts.

									CUT TO:

24   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard, Haro, Tholl, Esoqq.

					ESOQQ
			My given name is Esoqq.

					PICARD
			Has it a meaning?

					ESOQQ
			Yes... it means "fighter."

					THOLL
				(with disdain)
			I'll bet half the names in the
			Chalnoth language mean "fighter."

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      23.

24   CONTINUED:

	Esoqq looks disparagingly at Tholl.

					ESOQQ
			Mizarians. Your names all mean
			"surrender."

					THOLL
				(taking umbrage)
			We are a peaceful race, a race
			of thinkers --

					ESOQQ
			A race of cowards.
				(looks to Haro)
			And you? I don't know your
			people.

	Haro doesn't know how to deal with Esoqq, looks
	nervously to Picard for guidance. Picard nods to her
	-- go ahead and answer.

					HARO
			I am Mitena Haro, of Bolarus Nine.
				(then adds)
			I'm a Bolian.

					THOLL
				(dry)
			Yes, that would follow.

					ESOQQ
				(re Haro)
			Who would want to imprison a
			child?

					HARO
			I'm not a "child" --

					PICARD
				(intervenes)
			Esoqq -- I've been trying to
			determine if we have a common
			enemy... someone who'd have reason
			to confine us here.

	Esoqq gives it thought.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      24.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					ESOQQ
			There are Chalnoth who would kill
			me if they could... but kidnap?
			There is no reason.

					PICARD
			You have many enemies?

					ESOQQ
			None of consequence. I've slain
			all the ones who mattered.

	Haro can't help a GASP. Esoqq hears it.

					ESOQQ (cont'd)
			That shocks you, Bolian?

					HARO
			A little...

	Esoqq looks to Tholl -- "and you?"

					THOLL
			I'm not surprised... I've heard
			about your race. You're
			uncivilized -- you have no laws,
			no system of government --

					ESOQQ
			The Chalnoth have no use for laws
			or governments! We are strong
			-- we obey no one.

					THOLL
			You live in anarchy, murdering
			one another -- that mentality
			may get us all killed.

					ESOQQ
				(dangerous)
			And you may be the first...

	Esoqq's heating up again. Picard steps in:

					PICARD
			Both of you -- this is getting
			us nowhere.

       STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/23/90 - ACT TWO 25-26.         

24   CONTINUED: (3)

					THOLL
			Neither is asking us useless
			questions, Picard.
				(a thought)
			But if you must pursue the topic,
			answer this: who are your enemies?
			The Federation's in conflict with
			half the galaxy.

	Haro jumps to the Federation's defense:

					HARO
			That's not true --

	Picard signals Haro to calm down and let Tholl speak.

					THOLL
			Isn't it? How long have you and
			the Romulans been adversaries?

					PICARD
				(unruffled)
			Quite a while, Mister Tholl. And
			I'm perfectly willing to entertain
			the hypothesis that our captors
			are Romulans.
				(a beat)
			But what would Romulans want with
			you?

					THOLL
			My brainpower, perhaps. It's well
			known that my species possesses
			superior intelligence... and I
			am considered among the smartest
			of my people.

					HARO
				(sotto; with disgust)
			And the least modest.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      27.

24A  OMITTED

25   ANGLE ON ESOQQ

	stepping up to one of the food dispensers and glaring
	at it.

					ESOQQ
			What is this?

					PICARD
			Food.

	Esoqq pulls a "hockey puck" from the dispenser.

					ESOQQ
			The only food?

					PICARD
			It would seem so.

	Esoqq tastes it -- spits it out, and whirls angrily
	upon Picard.

					ESOQQ
			Poison!

					THOLL
				(with a dread
				 foreboding)
			Then there's nothing here for
			you to eat?

					ESOQQ
				(looking at Tholl)
			You.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      28.

25   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
				(shrinking back)
			Don't even think that! Picard
			-- you won't let him...

					PICARD
			Esoqq -- how long can you go
			without food?

					ESOQQ
			Three days. Perhaps four.

					PICARD
			No longer?

					ESOQQ
				(with determination)
			No longer.

	Haro and Tholl are seriously worried. Picard is grim.
	Now the clock's ticking...

26   INT. SICKBAY

	False Picard is concluding the physical examination
	being conducted by Beverly.

					BEVERLY
			All tests indicate the same result
			-- you're in great shape.

					FALSE PICARD
			I've never felt better.

					BEVERLY
			I see.
				(a beat)
			Then why did you come in? Your
			annual physical wasn't due for
			another month.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/16/90 - ACT TWO      29.

26   CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			You usually have to remind me,
			then badger me, and finally order
			me to report. For once, I thought
			I'd save you the trouble.

	Beverly doesn't quite buy it; her logical conclusion is
	that there is something wrong that Picard isn't telling
	her. With genuine concern and openness, Beverly looks
	False Picard in the eye:

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc -- be honest with your
			doctor. Were there any symptoms
			or warning signs you haven't told
			me about?

					FALSE PICARD
				(equally open)
			As far as I know, I'm in perfect
			health.

	Beverly accepts that, smiles.

					BEVERLY
			Well, then... return to your post.

	False Picard smiles back at Beverly's jest, prepares to
	exit. Casually:

					FALSE PICARD
			Will you dine with me tonight?

	Beverly takes this as no big deal -- just friends
	dining together.

					BEVERLY
			In Ten-Forward?

					FALSE PICARD
			How about my quarters? More
			intimate.

	This puts a different complexion on things.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      30.

26   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			You're full of surprises today,
			Jean-Luc.

	False Picard heads for the door.

					FALSE PICARD
			I take that to be a yes.

	He EXITS. Hold on Beverly's expression -- the captain
	is definitely a complicated man.

									CUT TO:

27   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard, Haro, and Esoqq are examining the door and the
	inert locking panel next to it. Tholl looks on from
	his "bunk."

					THOLL
			Picard -- is it wise to attempt
			an escape?

					PICARD
			It's imperative.

					THOLL
			Why? So far, our captors haven't
			mistreated us.

					HARO
			We've been kidnapped, locked in
			a room -- you don't think that's
			mistreatment?

					THOLL
			They haven't hurt us, have they?
			I think we should just be patient
			until we find out what they want.

					PICARD
			We can no longer afford to be
			patient. If we don't act soon,
			Esoqq will starve...

	"... or eat us" is the unspoken alternative.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      31.

27   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			If we antagonize them, they may
			decide we're more trouble than
			we're worth... kill us, and go
			capture another four.

					PICARD
			I agree we're taking a risk.
			But I see no alternative.

					THOLL
			Well, I refuse to help.

					PICARD
			As you wish, Mister Tholl.
				(eyeing the wall)
			We must open this panel.

					ESOQQ
				(inspects it)
			Not very sturdy...

	Esoqq looks to Picard, who nods.

					PICARD
			Haro -- stand back.

	Esoqq hauls off and SMASHES the panel with one blow.

28   ON THE PANEL

	Behind the smashed panel is a mass of circuitry and
	wave guides. Haro inspects it.

					HARO
			The design is simple... crosscircuiting
			the door mechanism should be easy.

	Haro looks to Picard for instructions. Picard
	reflexively replies:

					PICARD
			Make it so.

					HARO
			Yes, sir.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT TWO      32.

29   ON HARO (OPTICAL)

	making progress.

					HARO
			I think I've got it...

	The DOOR HUMS to life and very slowly opens about one
	inch. Then, quickly and suddenly, it closes -- and
	glowing BEAMS spring from a spot above the door and
	strike Picard, Haro, and Esoqq.

	Whatever the BEAMS are, they're intensely painful.
	Picard, Haro, and Esoqq drop to the ground.

30   NEW ANGLE

	Tholl, clear of the beams and unhurt, gets to his feet,
	concerned but helpless.

					THOLL
			I warned you...

	On the dazed Picard, Haro, and Esoqq --

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     33.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

31   INT. CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	False Picard, dressed in formal evening attire, sits
	across a table from Beverly -- looking lovelier than
	ever in her evening dress. Soft MUSIC and candlelight
	set the atmosphere. The captain and Beverly have
	finished their meal and are enjoying the last few sips
	of a dessert champagne. Beverly smiles.

					BEVERLY
			Out with it, Jean-Luc.

					FALSE PICARD
			Out with what?

					BEVERLY
			Whatever's been on your mind all
			evening long.

					FALSE PICARD
			Has it been that apparent?

	Beverly nods. False Picard smiles.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			You know me well, don't you?

					BEVERLY
			After all this time, I ought to.

	False Picard gazes at the candles for a beat, then
	turns to Beverly:

					FALSE PICARD
			I have been preoccupied. I've
			been thinking about us... and the
			choices I've made.

					BEVERLY
			We've both made choices...

					FALSE PICARD
			And I've been wondering if they've
			been the right ones.
				(a beat)
			Sometimes I feel we've allowed
			our positions to isolate us...

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     34.

31   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(nods understanding)
			Our positions necessitate a degree
			of professional detachment...

					FALSE PICARD
			But there's a danger in becoming
			too detached... in never allowing
			ourselves to get closer.

					BEVERLY
				(direct)
			Is that what you want, Jean-Luc?
			To get closer?

					FALSE PICARD
			You're a very attractive woman.

					BEVERLY
			And you're a very attractive man.
			But we both know it's not as
			simple as that.

					FALSE PICARD
			Would it be simpler if I weren't
			your commanding officer?

					BEVERLY
			Simpler, perhaps, but... that's not
			the only issue.
				(beat)
			Right now, I guess, I'm comfortable
			with our relationship the way it is.

	False Picard nods, understanding her position.

					FALSE PICARD
			Then I'll respect that.

	Beverly smiles -- "you're a good friend." False Picard
	smiles back.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			Would you care to dance?

	Beverly holds out her hand.

					BEVERLY
			All right.

    STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE    34A.

32   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	as False Picard leads Beverly to the middle of the
	room. He takes Beverly in his arms and they begin a
	slow dance. After a beat:

					FALSE PICARD
			I don't know if I've ever told
			you... but I'm glad you're back
			on the Enterprise. I missed
			our... friendship.

					BEVERLY
			So did I...

33   CLOSER (OPTICAL)

	as the captain holds her near... His arm curls around
	hers... They get closer... cheek-to-cheek. As they
	dance, the mood changes -- the sexual tension becomes
	undeniable. False Picard's arm tightens around her
	waist...

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     35.

33   CONTINUED:

	They continue to dance... the captain and Beverly look
	at one another -- their lips almost touching... and
	then False Picard kisses her. Immediately, Beverly
	pulls away.

					BEVERLY
			Jean-Luc, if I didn't know you
			better... I'd think you were
			playing games with me.

					FALSE PICARD
			Are you sorry you came here
			tonight?

					BEVERLY
			I didn't say that.

					FALSE PICARD
			Good. Because I'm delighted you
			did. But perhaps we should call
			it a night.

	And with that, the captain leads Beverly to the door;
	it OPENS.

	Beverly is momentarily bewildered -- she didn't expect
	to be ushered out.

					FALSE PICARD
			Good night.

	She EXITS and the door CLOSES.

34   INT. CORRIDOR OUTSIDE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS

	Beverly stands in the corridor, confused. For a
	moment she hesitates, considers ringing the bell...
	then changes her mind, EXITS down the corridor.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT THREE     36.

35   INT. HOLDING BAY

	Picard, Haro, and Esoqq are back on their feet. Esoqq
	glares accusingly at Tholl, who's watching from several
	feet away.

					THOLL
			I warned you not to provoke our
			captors. The next beams might
			be lethal.

	Esoqq's kept staring at Tholl throughout.

					ESOQQ
			Not to you. You moved far from
			the door...

					THOLL
			Of course I did! Being stunned
			once was enough.

					ESOQQ
			You claim you were hit by the stun
			beam... before the rest of us
			arrived. You could be lying.
			Maybe our enemy is watching us...
			from inside.

					THOLL
				(indignant)
			You accuse me of collaborating
			with our abductors?

					ESOQQ
			Collaboration is what your
			species does best!

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT THREE     37.

35   CONTINUED:

					HARO
				(dawning suspicion)
			You did try to talk us out of
			attempting to escape...

					ESOQQ
			For all we know, you may be our
			captor.

					THOLL
			Impossible. I'm a Mizarian. My
			people are not agressive --

					ESOQQ
			How can we be sure you're a
			Mizarian? What if you're an
			impostor?

36   ANGLE ON ESOQQ

	Getting steadily angrier, Esoqq advances toward Tholl.
	Even Haro is looking at Tholl with new eyes. Tholl's
	getting desperate:

					THOLL
			This is nonsense! What if you're
			an impostor?
				(to Picard and Haro)
			Esoqq was the last one to
			appear... and he is the only one
			with a weapon...

					ESOQQ
			Which I may still use...

					PICARD
			Tholl -- our captors have
			transporters and stun beams. I
			hardly think they'd try to keep
			us at bay with a knife.

	Tholl looks about for a new scapegoat:

					THOLL
				(re Haro)
			Then maybe she's an impostor.
			She could have triggered the stun
			beams deliberately.

					HARO
			I was hit, too...

    STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT THREE    37A.

36   CONTINUED:

					THOLL
			To forestall suspicion! You were
			very quick to volunteer...

					PICARD
			Tholl -- I asked her to open
			the door.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT THREE     38.

36   CONTINUED: (2)

					THOLL
			You mean ordered her. You've
			been giving orders from the moment
			you got here... trying to make
			everyone do what you want.

37   ON PICARD

	frowning at Tholl's wild accusations.

					PICARD
			What I want is for all of us to
			escape.

					ESOQQ
			Why should we believe you?

					HARO
			Captain Picard's put his life at
			stake for others many times...
			the primitive culture on Mintaka
			Three, the Wogneer creatures in
			the Ordek Nebula...

	Haro looks to Picard to provide another example.

					PICARD
			Cor Caroli Five...

					HARO
			Right -- helping to cure the Phyrox
			Plague.

					ESOQQ
			And how do we know this is the
			heroic Captain Picard? We have
			no proof of his identity...

	Haro, despite herself, takes a second look at Picard:
	is it possible? Might he be a double?

					THOLL
			You've wasted our time with failed
			attempts to communicate with
			them or escape. Is that your
			task -- to keep us busy so we're
			off-guard?

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     39.

37   CONTINUED:

					ESOQQ
			What have you to say, Picard?

	Tholl, Esoqq, and even Haro are all staring at Picard,
	waiting for an answer. As Picard looks from one
	accusing face to another --

									CUT TO:

38
thru	OMITTED
39

39A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (STOCK OPTICAL)

	as it slows from warp to impulse.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			First officer's log, supplemental.
			Although we're still two hundred
			million kilometers from the Lonka
			pulsar, the Captain has ordered
			us to slow to one-half impulse.

40   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Medium busy. Geordi and Worf are having a drink at the
	bar.

					RIKER (V.O.)
			He has offered no explanation.

	PAN TO Riker and Troi at a table, deep in
	conversation.

					RIKER
			I don't understand why we're
			going to this pulsar. And
			creeping up on it at half impulse
			makes even less sense...

					TROI
			The captain's given unusual orders
			before...

					RIKER
			I know... but this time it's
			different. He's different. I
			can't put my finger on it... but
			I'm worried.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE     40.

40   CONTINUED:

	Troi looks out the window for a moment; she isn't sure
	whether she should confide her worries. Finally:

					TROI
			The captain does seem... detached
			from his emotions.

	False Picard ENTERS, moves toward the bar, nods
	greeting to Geordi, Worf, and supernumeraries.

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister La Forge -- we are
			operating at ninety-six percent
			engine efficiency. Well done.

					GEORDI
			Thank you, sir.

	To the crowd --

					FALSE PICARD
			When we arrive at the pulsar, I'm
			going to need everyone at their
			best. I know I can count on you
			all.

	False Picard looks to Worf for response.

					WORF
			Of course, Captain.

					FALSE PICARD
			Excellent.
				(to the bartender)
			An ale for me, please...
				(re: Geordi and Worf)
			... and for my officers...
				(then, expansive)
			In fact, ales for everyone.

40A  ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI

	exchanging a look of incredulity.

40B  ON THE BAR

	as the ales are delivered. False Picard picks up his
	drink, raises it high.

    STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/17/90 - ACT THREE    40A.

40B  CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			Here's to the finest crew in
			Starfleet.

	The others raise their glasses, join the toast. False
	Picard takes a slug of ale.

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			You know, back when I was in the
			Academy, we would follow each
			toast with a song.

					WORF
			An unusual tradition.

					FALSE PICARD
			Let's see if I can remember
			one...

	No one is quite sure how to react -- least of all when
	the captain starts SINGING:

					FALSE PICARD (cont'd)
			(Insert old English or Irish
			drinking song -- i.e., "Garry
			Owen")

	The captain SINGS a few bars, then motions for others
	to join in. A captain's suggestion is almost an order,
	so Worf, Geordi, and others start SINGING.

41   ANGLE ON RIKER AND TROI

	looking incredulously at the captain leading the
	SINGING. Geordi subtly detaches himself from the
	group at the bar, crosses to Riker.

					GEORDI
			Commander... What's the captain
			up to?

	Riker shakes his head in amazement.

					RIKER
			That's not the captain I know...

									FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR     41.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

42   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS

	Starting on Data entering... reacts as he sees, and
	we reveal, Riker, Troi, Worf, Geordi and Beverly are
	gathered in Riker's living quarters. And implicitly
	we understand that this is a secret meeting, that the
	participants are uncomfortable being here...

					RIKER
			... We have a mission that has no
			apparent purpose... by itself,
			I can accept that, all of us
			can... because the captain says
			it is important and we trust
			him... Then he runs the crew
			through efficiency drills for the
			first time in my tour of duty...
			but if he says we need them, we
			need them... because we trust the
			captain. But we also have a
			captain singing drinking songs with
			his men...

					GEORDI
			... a captain who's come to the
			poker game for the first time...

					TROI
			And he was very odd with me
			afterwards... he asked me to warn
			him if the crew started to lose
			confidence in him...

					RIKER
				(to Troi)
			Any signs of mental stress or
			trauma?

	She shakes her head, no.

					BEVERLY
			He came in for a physical without
			a word from me...

					WORF
			Anything unusual, doctor?

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR     42.

42   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(shakes her head)
			He was in perfect health... every
			test result identical to his last
			physical... that's kind of unusual
			in itself, actually...

					RIKER
			It's almost as though he wanted
			to establish that there was
			nothing wrong with him.

					BEVERLY
			There was one... other...
			thing...

	A little embarrassed, off their looks --

					BEVERLY
			He asked me to his cabin for
			dinner... I think he tried to
			seduce me.

	Reactions.

					RIKER
			Which brings us to a most serious
			possibility -- is there an outside
			influence at work here...

					TROI
			I can detect no evidence of
			telepathic coercion.

					DATA
			Commander, there is one other fact
			we have not considered. The
			abnormal energy reading in the
			captain's quarters that was never
			explained.

	More reactions.

					WORF
			It is not enough evidence to
			justify mutiny.

					RIKER
			Worf -- nobody has suggested
			removing the captain from command.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR     42A.

42   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			Nobody has yet.

					BEVERLY
			And nobody will -- unless we have
			solid evidence that the captain
			is unfit for duty.

					RIKER
			Right now, all we have are
			suspicions... not enough to act
			upon. The next move is his.

	On Riker's frustration:

									CUT TO:

43
thru	OMITTED
45

45A  INT. HOLDING BAY

	Tholl, Esoqq, and Haro are confronting Picard.

					THOLL
			Well, Picard? Prove to us you're
			not the enemy.

					PICARD
			I can't.

     STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR     43.

45A  CONTINUED:

	The simplicity of that statement catches the group by
	surprise. Picard calmly elaborates:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			You're right, Tholl. Any of
			us could be the enemy. And
			there's no way to prove we aren't.

	A beat as Picard lets that sink in. Everyone's now
	looking suspiciously at everyone else.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			But unless we set aside our mutual
			fears and trust one another, we
			have no hope of escape.

					HARO
				(after a beat)
			Sir... how can we trust each
			other?

					THOLL
			She's right. There may be an
			enemy among us.

					PICARD
			And what if there is, Mister
			Tholl? Shall we continue accusing
			one another until hostility leads
			to violence? Shall we allow our
			suspicions to destroy us?

45B  NEW ANGLE

	as Tholl, Esoqq, and Haro sheepishly weigh Picard's
	words. Picard doesn't wait for an answer, turns his
	attention to the hole in the wall.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR         44.

45B  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Let's see if we can deactivate
			that stun mechanism...

	Haro moves to Picard's side; they examine the circuitry
	within the bulkhead.

46   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in high orbit around the pulsar.

47   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	False Picard, Riker, Data, Wesley, and Worf watch the
	pulsar which fills the viewscreen.

					WESLEY
			Orbiting the pulsar at fifty
			million kilometers, sir.

					DATA
			The pulsar is exactly as our
			records indicate. There appear to
			be no anomalies or significant
			changes since the last scan by a
			Federation ship.

					FALSE PICARD
			Helm -- take us in to twenty
			million kilometers.

					WESLEY
			Aye, sir.

					RIKER
			Mister Worf, divert enough power
			to the shields to offset the
			increased radiation and magnetic
			fields.

					DATA
			Sir, at twenty million kilometers
			our shields will be effective for
			only eighteen minutes --

					FALSE PICARD
				(interrupts)
			Noted, Mister Data.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR        44A.

47   CONTINUED:

	False Picard falls silent, stares at the viewscreen.
	Riker studies False Picard, makes up his mind:

					RIKER
			Captain, may I have a word with
			you?

	False Picard considers Riker's request for a moment,
	then moves toward the Ready Room.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR         45.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					FALSE PICARD
			You have the bridge, Mister Data.

					DATA
			Aye, sir.

	Riker looks over to Worf, then follows the captain into
	the Ready Room.

48   INT. READY ROOM

	False Picard waits for Riker to speak first.

					RIKER
			What is our mission?

					FALSE PICARD
			I'm under no obligation to tell
			you that.

					RIKER
			If you don't -- you force me to
			take command of this vessel.

					FALSE PICARD
			On what grounds?

					RIKER
			You're endangering this ship...
			for no reason.

					FALSE PICARD
			No reason you're aware of.

					RIKER
			That's not good enough. Your
			behavior has been erratic --

					FALSE PICARD
			Erratic enough to justify mutiny?
			Do you honestly believe you have
			sufficient evidence to convince
			a board of inquiry?

					RIKER
			No, I don't. But I can't let you
			risk the lives of the crew.

	False Picard moves closer to Riker.

      STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR 46-46A.        

48   CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			Number One... has it occurred to
			you that you might be the one with
			the problem? I realize you've
			been under stress, and I'm willing
			to let the matter drop if you
			report to Sickbay for a full
			examination. Otherwise... I'll
			have to relieve you from duty.
				(a beat)
			Think about it.

	False Picard EXITS. Riker stares after him
	impassively.

									CUT TO:

49
thru	OMITTED
56

5656A	INT. HOLDING BAY (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Haro examine the circuitry in the bulkhead
	as Esoqq looks on. Tholl also watches, from a few feet
	away. Picard indicates a thick cable inside the
	bulkhead.

					PICARD
			That would appear to be the power
			lead to the stun device.

					HARO
			It may be "live." Cutting it
			could be dangerous.

	Picard almost smiles, as if he knows something no one
	else does.

					PICARD
			I don't think it will be. Esoqq
			-- your knife, please.

	Picard holds out his hand. Esoqq warily moves away.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			You assured me you'd cooperate.

	Slowly, not liking it, Esoqq hands over his knife.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/25/90 - ACT FOUR         47.

56A  CONTINUED:

	Picard carefully sticks his hand through the opening
	and cuts the cable with Esoqq's knife. A sharp ARCING
	sound and a FLASH OF LIGHT -- that's all. Picard nods
	as if he expected exactly that, hands the knife back.

	Haro reaches into the bulkhead, manipulates circuitry
	as before. The door opens half an inch -- and stops.
	Haro's further efforts produce no results.

					HARO
			I may have overloaded it, sir.

	Picard crosses to the door, wedges his fingers into
	the crack. He, Haro, and Esoqq strain to pull the door
	open. It doesn't budge.

					PICARD
			Mister Tholl...

					THOLL
			Picard, I still think this is a
			mistake --

	But Tholl crosses to the door, wordlessly adds his
	muscle to the effort. Still nothing.

	Then, without warning, the door slides open as if it
	had never been jammed. Everyone's surprised... and
	even more surprised to see what the open door reveals:

56B  ON THE DOORWAY

	Behind the open door is a solid, blank wall.

	Tholl, Esoqq, and Haro are astounded, then turn
	accusingly to Picard:

					THOLL
			Now what? We're no better off
			than when we started!

	Picard betrays no reaction.

									CUT TO:

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FOUR         48.

57   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before. The pulsar's intense pulsating light bathes
	the area intermittently, adding to the tension. False
	Picard stands near his chair. Riker ENTERS from the
	Ready Room. False Picard watches Riker -- will Riker
	leave the bridge, or not?

					DATA
			Captain -- number four shield
			has failed. Increasing power to
			number three shield to compensate.

					FALSE PICARD
			Helm -- move us closer. Ten
			million kilometers.

	The looks on everyone's faces confirm that they don't
	believe the captain knows what he's doing.

					DATA
			Sir -- at that distance, the ship
			will not withstand the magnetic
			fields and radiation.

					FALSE PICARD
			Take us in, Mister Crusher.

					RIKER
			Belay that order.

					FALSE PICARD
			You're relieved of duty,
			Commander.
				(to Worf)
			Confine Mister Riker to his
			quarters.

	No one moves. A tense moment: all eyes are on Riker.

58   OMITTED

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FIVE         49.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

58A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	orbiting the pulsar.

59   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	As before.

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister Worf, I gave you an order.

	A moment of hesitation. Riker looks at Worf:

					RIKER
			Maintain your position,
			Lieutenant.

	False Picard turns to face Riker. A beat of tension
	as False Picard and Riker stare at one another and
	wonder who the crew will follow.

					FALSE PICARD
			You're destroying yourself and
			anyone who is foolish enough to
			listen to you. Starfleet will
			never sanction this.

					RIKER
			I'll take that chance.

					FALSE PICARD
			You're making a terrible mistake,
			Will. Listen to me... as your
			captain... as your friend...

					RIKER
			You've shown none of the concerns
			that Captain Picard would show...
			the safety of this ship, the
			welfare of its crew...

	False Picard stares at Riker, then:

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         50.

59   CONTINUED:

					FALSE PICARD
			Mister Worf -- remove Commander
			Riker from the bridge.

					RIKER
			Mister Crusher -- take us away
			from the pulsar, heading
			one-eight-five mark three-two,
			full impulse.

	This is it -- the moment... Which way is the crew going
	to go? After a long beat, it's clear Worf isn't going
	to move. Wesley works his console.

					WESLEY
			Full impulse -- aye, Commander.

	It's clear the crew is on Riker's side.

					RIKER
			Engage.

	False Picard says nothing, merely stares at Riker and
	the bridge crew. They ignore him.

									CUT TO:

60   OMITTED

60A  INT. HOLDING BAY

	as Picard gazes thoughtfully at the second door their
	efforts have revealed. Tholl, Esoqq, and Haro look
	to Picard for reaction, get none.

					THOLL
			I hope you're satisfied, Picard.
			You've accomplished nothing.

					ESOQQ
				(to Tholl)
			The sound of your voice is
			beginning to anger me.

	Picard looks at Tholl and Esoqq for a beat, then turns
	to address Haro:

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         51.

60A  CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			I think this charade has gone far
			enough, don't you?

	Esoqq and Tholl have no idea what Picard is talking
	about. Haro is also at a loss.

					HARO
			I don't understand...

					PICARD
			Yes, you do. This isn't a holding
			cell; it's a laboratory maze --
			and we're the white rats. A
			carefully concocted test... an
			experiment to see how we'd react
			under pressure.

					ESOQQ
			How do you know?

					PICARD
			It's the only explanation. Look
			at the four of us... we do have
			something in common: we all react
			differently to authority.
				(to Esoqq)
			You, the anarchist, reject
			authority in any form...
				(to Tholl)
			... you, the collaborator, defer
			to whoever's in control...
				(re himself)
			... I, a Starfleet Captain, am
			trained to command...
				(to Haro)
			... and you, a cadet, have sworn
			to obey a superior officer's
			authority.
				(a beat)
			Our captors put us here and
			devised obstacles for us to
			overcome. We were given food
			Esoqq couldn't eat -- to make him
			a threat. We were given a door
			that wouldn't open -- until all
			four of us cooperated. And each
			time we succeeded, we were dealt
			a reversal -- to set us against
			each other again.
				(to Haro)
			While you observed our reactions.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT FIVE        51A.

60A  CONTINUED: (2)

					HARO
			Sir, I've been trying to help --

					PICARD
			I found it unlikely that a
			first-year cadet would know of
			the Enterprise's visit to Mintaka
			Three... so I tested you.
			Starfleet has classified the Cor
			Caroli Five plague "secret." No
			cadet would have knowledge of the
			incident.

					HARO
				(helpless)
			Captain --

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/22/90 - ACT FIVE         52.

60A  CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			You may as well drop the pretense.
			I refuse to play along any further
			-- I'm quitting the game. As far
			as I'm concerned, this experiment
			is over.

61   ANGLE ON HARO (OPTICAL)

	regarding Picard carefully... and reaching a decision.

					HARO
			You are correct, Captain Picard.

	And Haro METAMORPHOSES into THREE IDENTICAL ALIEN
	CREATURES (a species we've never seen before). Esoqq
	and Tholl are flabbergasted.

					ALIEN #1
			To further our knowledge of alien
			interaction, we borrowed you,
			Tholl, and Esoqq, and replaced
			you with replicas.

					ESOQQ
			Replicas?

					ALIEN #2
			Our transporter is able to
			replicate living matter --
			including the brain's many
			trillion dendritic connections
			where memory is stored.

					THOLL
			You mean there's a copy of me on
			Mizar Two?

					PICARD
				(nods grimly)
			And an impostor running my ship.

					ALIEN #2
			No longer. Commander Riker has
			taken charge of the Enterprise.

					ALIEN #1
			Our species is telepathically
			linked; we are all in continual
			contact.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE        52A.

61   CONTINUED:

					ALIEN #2
			Much more efficient than your
			primitive vocal communications.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         53.

61   CONTINUED: (2)

					ALIEN #1
			We would like to pursue this
			study... but, of course, your
			awareness of it would taint the
			results.

					ALIEN #2
			We will therefore return you to
			your places of origin.

	Picard, Tholl, and Esoqq are each joined by one alien
	-- and everyone VANISHES in the same ALIEN TRANSPORTER
	EFFECT we saw when Esoqq materialized.

62   INT. MAIN BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	False Picard, Riker, Data, Wesley, Worf as before.
	Alien #1 and the real Picard MATERIALIZE (ALIEN
	TRANSPORTER EFFECT) on the bridge.

					RIKER
			Captain!

	Riker and Worf start to approach Alien #1, Worf drawing
	his phaser. Picard stops them:

					PICARD
			Hold your positions. Take no
			action.

	Alien #1 joins False Picard -- and False Picard
	METAMORPHOSES into Alien #4. Surreptitiously, Picard
	signals Riker with a look. Riker nods, almost
	imperceptibly. Picard addresses the twin aliens:

					PICARD (cont'd)
			Why did you choose to study the
			concepts of authority and
			leadership?

	While the aliens' attentions are focused on Picard,
	Riker catches Data's eye. Data nods, works his
	console.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/18/90 - ACT FIVE        53A.

62   CONTINUED:

					ALIEN #4
			Because our species has no such
			concepts.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         54.

62   CONTINUED: (2)

					ALIEN #1
			As we are all identical,
			distinctions among ourselves are
			meaningless. Hence we have no
			leaders -- no followers.

	Riker catches Worf's eye; they exchange a meaningful
	look. The aliens, busy chatting with Picard, don't
	notice.

					ALIEN #4
			We wanted to examine the nature
			of command. Under what conditions
			will authority be obeyed -- or
			disobeyed?

					ALIEN #1
			Our replicas of Tholl and Esoqq
			explored this issue on Mizar Two
			and on Chalna... just as our
			Picard replica did on the
			Enterprise.

	Data works his panel, turns, nods to Worf, who then
	works his panel.

					ALIEN #4
			Your responses were most
			intriguing.

					PICARD
			You had no right to put us through
			this just to satisfy your
			curiosity.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE        54A.

62   CONTINUED: (3)

	In b.g., Worf nods to Riker -- all is ready. Riker
	silently acknowledges.

					ALIEN #1
			Why not?

					PICARD
			Because kidnapping is immoral.
			The lives of other races must be
			respected.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         55.

62   CONTINUED: (4)

					ALIEN #4
			This concept of morality is a very
			interesting human characteristic.
			We shall have to study it
			sometime. Until then, Picard --

					PICARD
				(turning to Riker)
			Number One?

					RIKER
			Now, Mister Worf.

	Worf taps his console -- and a cylindrical FORCEFIELD
	appears around the two aliens.

63   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	The aliens look puzzled -- "you think this will hold
	us?" Their puzzlement turns to apprehension when they
	try to move outside of the forcefield -- and can't.

					ALIEN #1
			What is this?

					ALIEN #4
			Why do you hold us?

					PICARD
			Because there's something more
			you can learn from us. With an
			alert crew, even our "primitive
			vocal communications" are
			unnecessary. Commander Riker
			understood I wished to hold you
			here...
				(indicates Data)
			... he had Mister Data scan you
			and pass the information to our
			security officer...
				(indicates Worf)
			... who devised a forcefield that
			would entrap you.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         56.

63   CONTINUED:

					ALIEN #4
			But why?

					PICARD
			I've decided to perform an
			experiment of my own. I want to
			see how you react to being
			imprisoned.

					ALIEN #4
			Captain -- our species cannot bear
			captivity.

					ALIEN #1
			We were merely curious. We meant
			no harm.

					ALIEN #4
			We did not, after all, injure you
			in any way.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         57.

63   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Captivity is an injury, regardless
			of how it's justified.

	Picard lets them sweat for another beat, then nods to
	Worf. The FORCEFIELD VANISHES.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			And now that you've had a taste
			of captivity, perhaps you'll
			reconsider the morality of
			inflicting it upon others.
				(shrugs)
			In any event, we now know about
			your race -- and we know how to
			imprison you. Bear that in mind.
				(a beat)
			Now get off my ship.

	A beat later, the two relieved aliens DEMATERIALIZE
	(the ALIEN TRANSPORTER EFFECT).

64   ON PICARD

	crossing to the command chair and settling comfortably
	in.

					PICARD
			Mister Crusher. Set course for
			our rendezvous with the Hood...
			Warp eight.

	Everyone's delighted to have the real captain back.

					WESLEY
			Aye aye, sir.
				(a beat)
			It's good to have you back.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         58.

64   CONTINUED:

	Smiles of agreement from the rest of the bridge crew.
	Picard permits himself the tiniest of smiles in
	acknowledgement, turns to Riker:

					PICARD
			Status, Number One?

					RIKER
			Ship and crew functioning
			normally, Captain.

					PICARD
			Then my doppelganger caused no
			serious damage.
				(a beat)
			Was the replica convincing?

					RIKER
			Very convincing, sir -- but not
			perfect.

					PICARD
			Not perfect in what way?

					RIKER
			Well, sir...
				(a beat)
			... for one, I simply cannot
			believe you're that good a singer.

					PICARD
			A singer?

	Riker can't hide his grin. Picard looks at him
	suspiciously, decides not to pursue it for the moment.
	In b.g. Beverly ENTERS.

					PICARD (cont'd)
			I look forward to reading your
			report, Commander. At least, I
			think I do.

	Picard notices that Beverly's on the bridge. They nod
	in greeting:

					BEVERLY
			Captain.

					PICARD
			Doctor...

	Their eyes meet for a moment.

          STAR TREK: "Allegiance" - REV. 1/19/90 - ACT FIVE         59.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					WESLEY
			Course laid in, Captain.

					PICARD
			Engage.

65   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	turning to its new heading... and blasting into warp.

									FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END