STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                      "Man of the People" 
                          #40276-229 
                              
                          Written by 
                       Frank Abatemarco 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rick Kolbe 


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                         FINAL DRAFT

                        JULY 24, 1992

       STAR TREK: "Man Of the People" - 07/24/92 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Man of the People" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             ALKAR
                RIKER              MAYLOR
                DATA               TALMADGE (COM VOICE)
                BEVERLY            ADMIRAL SIMONS
                TROI               YOUNG ENSIGN
                GEORDI             LIVA
                WORF               JARTH
                                   ENSIGN JANEWAY
                NURSE OGAWA        
                COMPUTER VOICE   
  
                Non-Speaking       Non-Speaking
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    TWO SENTRIES
                  TECHNICIAN         
                  TWO MED TECHS      
                  TWO SECURITY GUARDS
                  A TECHNICIAN, CHIEF DANIELS
                  A DOCTOR           

      STAR TREK: - "Man Of the People" - 07/24/92 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Man of the People" 
                       
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              READY ROOM
              GYM
              CORRIDOR
              TROI'S OFFICE
              TURBOLIFT
              OBS. LOUNGE
              TROI'S QUARTERS
              ENGINEERING
              TEN-FORWARD
              BEVERLY'S OFFICE
              SICKBAY
          
              ALKAR'S QUARTERS
              MORGUE
          
              CONFERENCE CHAMBERS ANTEROOM
              (ON SERONIA)

   STAR TREK: "Man Of the People" - 07/27/92 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                      "Man of the People" 
                          
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                    REKAG           REH-kahg
                    FRATIS          FRAY-tiss
                    ROHM GAH        Rome-GAH
                    SEVI ROHM       Sevvy-ROME
                    LIVA            LEE-vuh
                    ALKAR           ALL-kar

   STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - TEASER   1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                      "Man of The People"                           
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is dropping out of warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log, Stardate 46071.6.
			We have been called to the aid
			of a transport ship, which has
			been attacked near Rekag-Seronia.
			Hostilities between the two factions
			on that planet have intensified
			recently, threatening an important
			Federation shipping route.

2    OMITTED

2A   INT. MAIN BRIDGE - (OPTICAL)

	PICARD, WORF, DATA, RIKER, TROI, SUPERNUMERARIES as
	needed.

					DATA
			Captain, sensors have located the
			transport ship. Two Rekag battle
			cruisers are flanking it.

					RIKER
			Red alert. Shields up.

					WORF
			Phasers on line. Photon torpedoes
			armed and ready.

					PICARD
			Is the transport still under
			attack?

					DATA
			The cruisers' weapons are powered
			up... but...

	He observes something new on the console.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - TEASER      2.

2A   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Sir, the Rekag ships are turning
			and heading out of sensor range.

					RIKER
			They don't want to take on the
			Enterprise...

					DATA
			We are within visual range of the
			transport, Sir.

					PICARD
			On screen.

	We see the disabled Transport, Dorian.

					DATA
			Sensors indicate damage to the
			Dorian's sub space emitters.
			Audio communication only.

					PICARD
			Open a channel, Mister Worf.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

					PICARD
			This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard
			of the Federation starship
			Enterprise.

	The Dorian Captain replies... but the transmission
	isn't good... staticky, tending to break up.

					TALMADGE'S COM VOICE
			Captain Talmadge of the Dorian.
			Glad you're here... we took some
			shield damage from the Rekag
			ships... but we couldn't have held
			out if they attacked again.

					PICARD
			Do you have injuries? Can we
			assist you in any way?

					TALMADGE'S COM VOICE
			No injuries... but I'd like
			permission to transport a couple
			of guests to your ship.

   STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - TEASER   3.

2A   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Of course...

					TALMADGE'S COM VOICE
			We're conveying a mediator to
			Seronia. I think he's the reason
			the Rekags fired on us...

	Now Talmadge really begins to break up.

					TALMADGE'S COM VOICE
			...travelling... negotiations...

	Picard shakes his head in frustration.

					PICARD
			Captain, I'm losing you. Go ahead
			and beam your passengers on
			board...

	Picard turns to Troi.

					PICARD
			Counselor, will you see to our
			guests' needs and then escort them
			to my Ready Room.

					TROI
			Yes, Captain.

	Troi heads for the Turbolift.

2B   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Troi ENTERS the Transporter Room. The Transporter
	TECHNICIAN works the console and AMBASSADOR ALKAR and
	his mother MAYLOR MATERIALIZE.

	Alkar is in his 30's, very attractive. His serenity
	is contrasted by a deep sense of purpose.

	Maylor is an ancient woman, with white hair, craggy
	face, and stooped back. But there is a deeper power
	that emanates from her that is intense -- and
	disquieting. She simmers with rage, and while she is
	not loud or grating, there is a malignancy which
	permeates every word she speaks. She looks right at
	Troi.

					TROI
			I'm Counselor Deanna Troi.

   STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - TEASER   4.

2B   CONTINUED:

	Alkar steps down, hand extended.

					ALKAR
			Ambassador Ves Alkar...
				(gestures)
			... and my mother, Sev Maylor.
			Counselor, it's imperative that
			I speak with your Captain...

	Before Troi can answer, Maylor comes off the stage,
	moves right toward her, locks on and drills into her.

					MAYLOR
			You think he's attracted to you...
			but he isn't. You offer him
			nothing...

	There is a brief, stunned silence. Alkar moves
	smoothly in, takes Maylor's arm.

					ALKAR
			She hasn't been well. Could she
			be taken to quarters?

					TROI
			Of course.
				(to Transporter Chief)
			Chief...
				(to Alkar)
			I'll take you to meet Captain
			Picard...

	The Transporter Chief moves toward Maylor. Alkar
	addresses Maylor, nodding toward the Chief.

					ALKAR
			Go with him...

	Maylor accedes, walks toward the door... but stops and
	looks back at Troi.

					MAYLOR
			Don't pursue him. I won't have
			it... I'll stop you...

	The Transporter Chief eases her out the door. Alkar
	looks apologetically at Troi.

     STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - TEASER     5-6.

3    CLOSE ON TROI

	hand at her throat, looking not just uncomfortable,
	but deeply upset by this strange and unexpected
	incident.

                                             FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

   STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE   7.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

          (NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)            

A3	OMITTED

A4	INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Alkar are talking with Starfleet ADMIRAL
	SIMONS who is on the viewscreen.

					ALKAR
				(with some urgency)
			I am grateful for the
			Federation's offer to escort me,
			but if I arrive at Rekag-Seronia
			on the Enterprise, the armed
			Flagship of Starfleet, my mission
			as a Peace negotiator will be
			compromised. There must be a
			Federation transport ship in the
			area that could take me there.

					PICARD
			With all due respect, Admiral
			-- to put the Ambassador on
			another unarmed transport will
			only invite a second assault.

					ALKAR
			I believe the attack on us was
			an isolated incident, nothing
			more...

	The Admiral pauses, taking in both sides, then --

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE  7A.

A4	CONTINUED:

					ADMIRAL
			Ambassador Alkar... the
			Rekag-Seronia dispute has
			threatened Federation ships for
			many months. We are grateful that
			you are willing to undertake this
			mission... and you have our full
			support.

					ALKAR
			Thank you, sir.

					ADMIRAL
			However, we also recognize that
			safety is an issue -- not just
			yours, but the crew that escorts
			you. To send you on an unarmed
			transport puts everyone at risk.
			I think it's best if you proceed to
			Rekag-Seronia aboard the
			Enterprise.

   STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE   8.

A4	CONTINUED: (2)

	There is a hesitation... Alkar doesn't agree, but
	acquiesces.

					ALKAR
			Then I have no choice.

					ADMIRAL
			Once you get to Rekag-Seronia,
			you may conduct your negotiations
			as you see fit. Until then --
			you'll be in good hands with
			Captain Picard.

	The message of the speech is not lost on Alkar, who
	smiles. Even when he's in disagreement, nothing seems
	to ruffle him.

					ALKAR
			... I understand.

					ADMIRAL SIMONS
			Good luck, and a successful
			journey.

	The Admiral disappears from the Viewscreen. Picard
	looks at Alkar, then--

					PICARD
			Picard to Riker.

					RIKER'S COM VOICE
			Yes, sir?

					PICARD
			Set a course for Seronia.

4    INT. GYM

	A soft-form martial arts class is in progress (like
	the one in "Clues"); the group wears a form of gi.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE  8A.

4    CONTINUED:

	Worf leads it; Troi is participating -- and Alkar.
	Alkar's skill is evident in the way he moves.

	At one point, Troi looks over and smiles at him.

	Worf completes the final move, then --

					WORF
			That is all for today. There will
			be another class tomorrow at
			oh-seven-hundred hours.

	The group moves off in casual clusters. Troi finds
	herself face to face with Alkar.

					TROI
			The skills are demanding...
			You're very disciplined.

   STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE   9.

4    CONTINUED: (2)

					ALKAR
			I believe in a strong connection
			between body and mind.
				(beat)
			You obviously share that
			conviction.

	She smiles at him.

					TROI
			Yes... Only sometimes I have a
			problem getting my body to conform
			to my mind's wishes...

	He laughs and they EXIT frame.

4A   INT. CORRIDOR

	as they come from the gym.

					TROI
			I would imagine that your
			self-discipline helps you in your
			work...

	He shrugs and smiles in a self-deprecating way.

					ALKAR
			I don't know about that... I think
			maybe my biggest asset is
			patience.

	She gives him a questioning look.

					ALKAR
			I let everybody else talk until
			they're exhausted... then when
			I start, they're too tired to
			argue.

	She smiles at that.

					TROI
			You're going to need all your
			patience at Seronia... I can't
			imagine how you'll get the two
			sides talking to each other...

	Again, his modest smile.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE  10.

4A   CONTINUED:

					ALKAR
			Neither can I. I won't know that
			until I get there. I tend to feel
			my way through a situation...

	They have reached a Turbolift, and ENTER it.

4B   INT. TURBOLIFT

					ALKAR
			Deck nine. If I were empathic,
			like you... I'd have a real
			advantage.

					TROI
			I thought Lumerians were
			empathic...

					ALKAR
			Only with each other, not other
			species. So... I don't have any
			idea what you might be feeling
			just now...

	She thinks, smiles to herself.

					TROI
			Curiosity...
				(off his look)
			What I sense from you is very
			unusual. Serenity... calmness...
			tranquility... you seem to embody
			the very qualities you hope to
			draw out in others.

	The Turbolift doors open and they EXIT.

5    INT. CORRIDOR

					ALKAR
			Tell me, Counselor... have you
			ever been involved in diplomatic
			negotiations?

					TROI
			Several times... with Captain
			Picard. There've been instances
			when having an empath along has
			been helpful.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE  10A.

5    CONTINUED:

					ALKAR
			I'm sure.
				(beat)
			I could use some of that help.
			Would you come with me when we
			reach Seronia?

					TROI
			If the Captain authorizes it, of
			course I will.

	They have reached his quarters.

					ALKAR
			I hope to see you again.

	She smiles in response, and turns to head up the
	corridor. But suddenly the door OPENS -- and there
	stands Maylor, quietly furious, eyes blazing.

					MAYLOR
			You're late.

					ALKAR
			Mother, I told you I would be gone
			for over an hour...

					MAYLOR
			You're late because of her.

     STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT ONE     11.

5    CONTINUED: (2)

	She turns to Troi, and once again, her ancient,
	glittering eyes bore into Troi like malevolent lasers.

					MAYLOR
			Have you mated with him yet?

					TROI
			What --?

					MAYLOR
			That's what you want, isn't it?

					ALKAR
			Mother, come in, please --

	But Maylor moves toward Troi, who instinctively moves
	back.

					MAYLOR
			I can always tell. The ones with
			a certain look in their eye...

					TROI
			I'd better go...

	Alkar takes his mother's arm, restraining her from
	moving in to Troi, but the venom of her words is
	unstoppable.

					MAYLOR
			I'll tell you this... if you do,
			you will regret it for the rest
			of your life...

	Troi shrinks back from the woman, obviously sensing
	deeply the malevolence that permeates her.

					ALKAR
			Come on, Mother... you need to
			lie down...

	He pulls the woman toward the room, her gaze still
	locked intently on Troi's. He gives Troi a helpless
	glance.

					ALKAR
			I'll see you later...

	Troi nods and the strange duo disappear into the
	quarters. Troi takes several deep breaths, trying to
	calm herself.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE  12.

5A   INT. TROI'S OFFICE

	The chime SOUNDS.

					TROI
			Come in.

	The door opens and Riker ENTERS, carrying a Padd.

					RIKER
			Hi. It's that time again...

	She looks at him, perplexed. She's still distracted by
	the incident with Maylor. Riker lifts the Padd.

					RIKER
			The dreaded crew evaluation
			reports.

	Troi makes a slight grimace. Clearly this is no one's
	favorite task.

					TROI
			Does it have to be today?

					RIKER
			It won't get any easier tomorrow.

					TROI
			It might...

	She takes a breath, obviously troubled.

					RIKER
				(concerned)
			What is it?

					TROI
			I've just had a very -- disturbing
			encounter with Alkar's mother.
				(beat, as her feelings
				 emerge)
			Wil, she frightens me.
					(MORE)

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT ONE  13.

5A   CONTINUED:

					TROI (Cont'd)
			The feelings I sense from her
			are -- malevolent. They're out of
			proportion -- evil.

	Riker stares at her, knowing that if Troi senses those
	things, they're there. But maybe there's a reason...

					RIKER
			I understand she's been ill...
			and she's very old -- probably
			senile.
				(a gentle grin)
			Listen... we might all end up like
			that some day.

	She can't help but smile... and, as usual, Riker has
	made her feel better.

					TROI
			You're right. Okay, let's get
			through these evaluations. When
			they're done I'm going to reward
			myself with two pieces of fudge.

	He grins and looks back to the Padd.

					RIKER
			First, molecular biology.
			Lieutenant Jeffrey Fratis...

    STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT ONE    13A.

5A   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			She's just a bitter old woman...
			don't give her the power to worry
			you.

	She smiles at him, grateful, as always, for his
	friendship.

					TROI
			You're right. Okay, let's get
			through these evaluations. When
			they're done I'm going to reward
			myself with a chocolate brownie.

	He grins and looks back to the Padd.

					RIKER
			Next, Physical Sciences.
			Lieutenant Jeffrey Fratis...

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE  14.

5A   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Worf to Commander Riker...

					RIKER
			Go ahead.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Can you report to Ambassador
			Alkar's quarters? There's an
			emergency.

	Riker and Troi exchange a quick glance and then Riker
	is out of there, followed by Troi.

6    OMITTED

7    INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS - MINUTES LATER

	Riker and Troi ENTER. BEVERLY has two Med Techs there;
	they are already into life-saving procedures on Maylor,
	who lies sprawled on the floor, unconscious. Troi
	moves to Alkar, who is pale and drained, staring at the
	form on the floor.

					BEVERLY
				(to med tech)
			Forty cc's inoprovaline.

	The med tech gives her a hypospray, she administers
	it, watches the portable monitor. Nothing. Beverly
	scans Maylor's body once more, takes a breath, looks
	up at Alkar... shakes her head.

   STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE 15-16A      

7    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			I'm sorry, Ambassador.

	Alkar's jaw tightens and he sags slightly, as though
	his knees feel spongy. When he speaks, his voice is
	slightly husky.

					ALKAR
			She was ill... I should never have
			brought her along...

	Alkar turns away in despair.

					TROI
			Alkar...

	Troi follows Alker to comfort him. He takes a few
	breaths, gains control.

					ALKAR
			She was ninety-three... she'd
			lived a long life... I should be
			grateful for that.

	He glances at Troi.

					ALKAR
			Counselor... there's a funeral
			meditation... part of our
			rituals... as an empath you're
			the only person on board who could
			perform it with me...

					TROI
			I'd be glad to help...

	Off their looks --

8    OMITTED

9    INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - A LITTLE LATER (OPTICAL)

	Alkar is opening a small, ornate box. He opens the
	box and takes out a few oddly shaped chunks of dark
	ore, gives one to Troi.

     STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT ONE     16.

8    CONTINUED:

					ALKAR
			Captain...

					PICARD
			I wanted to express my
			condolences. This must be a
			difficult time for you.

					ALKAR
			My mother and I were very close.
			It will be hard to adjust to life
			without her.

					PICARD
			Do you want to consider postponing
			your visit to Bironi? I'm sure
			everyone would understand...

	When Alkar replies, there's an edge to his voice --
	the first time we've heard such an overtone.

					ALKAR
			I'm no less committed to my task
			than I was before my mother died,
			Captain.

					PICARD
			I was only thinking of your best
			interests...

					ALKAR
			They will be served if I can bring
			the Bironi and the Rekags
			together. For a lasting peace.

	The two men eye one another. Then --

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Worf to Captain Picard.

					PICARD
			Go ahead, Mister Worf.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Sensors have picked up a Bironi
			warship... in a parallel course
			just inside sensor range.

					PICARD
			Yellow alert, Mister Worf.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

    STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT ONE    16A.

8    CONTINUED: (2)

	Alkar shakes his head, and again, there is a hint of
	anger in his voice.

					ALKAR
			You communicate distrust... you
			announce your warlike intentions.
			It's not the way to enter into
			peace negotiations.

					PICARD
			I must take the necessary
			precautions. One ship you were
			on has already been attacked.
				(beat)
			And I think you'd agree that a
			dead man cannot be a particularly
			effective negotiator.

	This gets a rise from Alkar... he stifles the instinct
	to step toward Picard... he clenches his fists and
	gains control, then EXITS, leaving Picard to stare
	after him.

9    INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - A LITTLE LATER (OPTICAL)

	Troi sits on a couch, curled up and reading. But she
	seems unable to concentrate. Her eyes drift away from
	the book and she stares into space. Then, the door
	CHIMES. She rises and crosses to it, it opens. Alkar
	stands there. He carries a small, ornate box.

					ALKAR
			Hello.

					TROI
			Alkar... come in.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE  17.

9    CONTINUED:

					ALKAR
			The meditation... is one of our
			most sacred ceremonies.

	He leads her to the couch. They sit down. Alkar is
	edgy, and will remain so until the end of the scene.

					ALKAR
			Hold the stone... like this...

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT ONE  18.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

	He demonstrates, cupping the stone in both palms, arms
	outstretched in front of him. Troi mimics him.

					ALKAR
			Rohm gah... sevi rohm... rohm
			gah...
				(beat)
			Say after me... an end to grief...

					TROI
			An end to grief...

					ALKAR
			An end to pain...

					TROI
			An end to pain...

					ALKAR
			Strength comes from love...

					TROI
			Strength comes from love...

					ALKAR
			And courage from wisdom.

					TROI
			And courage from wisdom.

	Troi closes her eyes and concentrates intently. Alkar
	gazes at her for a moment. Then, slowly, he reaches
	out and touches his stone to hers. They both GLOW
	warmly for a brief instant, then die out. He pulls
	his hands away. Troi opens her eyes and he smiles at
	her. Alkar is relieved... calm and composed.

					ALKAR
			... Thank you.

	Troi stares at him. She holds both her arms as though
	a chill had passed through her.

                                             FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

     STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT TWO     19.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

10   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - CLOSE - TROI'S FACE

	as she looks at herself in the mirror. She runs a
	finger underneath her eye, frowns slightly as if she's
	found an imperfection.

11   WIDEN

	to a full shot. She tugs gently at various points of
	her uniform but can't seem to get comfortable. She
	opens a drawer and rifles through her clothes, but
	summarily decides against all of them. There is an
	edge to her movements that suggests a profound
	dissatisfaction.

					TROI
			Computer... today's appointment
			calendar.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Oh-nine-hundred hours: counseling
			session with Ensign Janeway.

	Troi gives a look that says, "Not her... " She just
	doesn't feel up to any of this today.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing)
			Ten Hundred hours: counseling
			session with --

					TROI
			Cancel them. Cancel everything
			until after lunch.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Acknowledged.

	Troi's mood lightens a bit at the prospect of a free
	morning -- the way she crosses back toward her dresser
	indicates that she knows exactly what to do with it
	and what to wear.

12   INT. MORGUE

	Picard ENTERS to find Beverly near a stasis tube
	which holds the body of Alkar's dead mother.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT TWO  20.

12   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			You wanted to see me, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Yes... I'm sorry to bother you,
			Captain... but I'm a little
			concerned.

	She gestures to the body.

					BEVERLY
			I haven't been able to determine
			the cause of death.

	Picard gives her a look... Beverly wouldn't usually ask
	him to visit the morgue to tell him something as
	mundane as that.

					PICARD
			She was elderly... and Alkar said
			she had been ill...

					BEVERLY
			I found no evidence of disease.
				(beat)
			But I did find abnormally high
			levels of neuro-transmitter
			residue in her cerebral cortex.

					PICARD
			What are you suggesting -- ?

					BEVERLY
			I don't know. I'd like to do an
			autopsy... but I've already spoken
			to Alkar. He tells me that
			Lumerian custom forbids it.
				(beat)
			Could you talk to him?

	Picard considers the ramifications of this action.

					PICARD
			Do you have any reason to suspect
			her death poses some kind of
			threat to the Enterprise?

					BEVERLY
			... Well, no.

					PICARD
			Then I can't see any alternative
			but to comply with his wishes.

	Beverly understands the reasons for his refusal... but
	she's frustrated.

    STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT TWO    20A.

12   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY (Cont'd)
			He tells me that Lumerian custom
			forbids autopsy except in cases
			where contagious disease might
			be involved.
				(beat)
			Could you talk to him?

	Picard considers the ramifications of this action.

					PICARD
			We're in the middle of a delicate
			situation. I'd prefer not to go
			to him with this unless you feel
			it's absolutely necessary.

					BEVERLY
				(understanding)
			I might be able to find other ways
			to investigate. I'll try those
			first.

	Picard nods his approval and leaves.

13   INT. GYM

	Troi is alone, performing Tai Chi exercises, watching
	her form in the mirror. Her movements are slow,
	controlled; the edge we saw in the previous scene seems
	to have been vented off.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT TWO  21.

13   INT. GYM

	Troi is alone, performing Tai Chi exercises, watching
	her form in the mirror. Her movements are slow,
	controlled; the edge we saw in the previous scene seems
	to have been vented off.

	But then something strange begins to happen... Her
	movements stray from traditional Tai Chi moves, become
	more free-form, charged with a certain sensuality.

	She stops, tries to re-focus... begins again... but her
	concentration is gone. She stares at her self in the
	mirror... aware of her body... becoming overwhelmed by
	the sensual feelings that have become aroused in her...
	slowly, she opens the top of her outfit to lower the
	neckline... and then she turns and heads for the exit.

14   INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS

	Troi stands in the doorway to his quarters, her skin
	flushed, her hair in some disarray... her gi still
	slightly undone. Alkar smiles at her.

					ALKAR
			Deanna?

					TROI
			Hello...

					ALKAR
			Please, come in.

	She ENTERS, looking around as she does.

					TROI
			I thought you might like some
			company. Unless you're busy...

					ALKAR
			Nothing that can't wait. Would
			you like something to drink?

					TROI
			No.

	She sits and looks up at him.

					TROI
			I'd like you to talk to me.

	He gives her a quizzical smile, moves to sit near her.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT TWO  22.

14   CONTINUED:

					ALKAR
			About... ?

					TROI
			About you. I don't know anything
			about you. And... I'd like to.

	He smiles, shrugs.

					ALKAR
			There's not much to know. I live
			a simple life...

					TROI
			What kind of woman do you find
			attractive?

	He looks at her, aware of why she has taken this
	tack.

					TROI
			Do you find me attractive?

	A small beat.

					ALKAR
			Extremely.

	Troi reaches out, runs a hand through his hair.

					TROI
			And... when you're attracted to
			someone... what do you usually
			do... ?

					ALKAR
			That depends... on a lot of
			things...

	Her hand is now tracing his cheek.

					TROI
			Is it really so complicated?

	He takes her hand in his, removes it from his face.

					ALKAR
			It can be.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT TWO  23.

14   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Perhaps you overthink things...

	She leans in to him, her mouth close to his... but he
	backs away, stands.

					ALKAR
			Deanna...

	She rises too, not to be denied, and moves close to
	him again.

					TROI
			I'm here...

	He turns away from her, gets some distance.

					ALKAR
			I'm sorry. If I've led you to
			believe...
				(he stops, trying to
				 find the way to say
				 this)
			You are very beautiful... but our
			relationship can't be -- like
			that.

	She stares at him, feeling his rejection. She turns
	away, and he takes a step toward her, sorry he's hurt
	her. But she looks back at him, frustration on her
	face, then goes to the door... and he stares after her,
	genuinely distressed to have let her down.

15
thru	OMITTED
18

19   INT. TURBOLIFT

	Troi is alone, trying to sort out her feelings. The
	lift stops to let someone in: a YOUNG ENSIGN in his
	late-twenties. He nods at her and turns to face the
	door.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT TWO  24.

19   CONTINUED:

					ENSIGN
			Deck four.

	Troi looks up at him... likes what she sees. Her eyes
	bore in to him... he feels the look and turns to her...
	smiles in an innocent way. She smiles back.

20   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	cruising at impulse.

21   INT. A CORRIDOR

	as Riker makes his way down it, carrying a Padd.
	He stops outside Troi's quarters and sounds the door
	chime. After a moment the door opens and Troi greets
	him in a robe.

					TROI
				(surprised to see him)
			Wil...

					RIKER
			We were going to finish the crew
			evaluation reports...

					TROI
			Of course, come in.

22   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	as Riker steps in to the main room and sees, in the
	bedroom, the young Ensign sitting on the edge of Troi's
	bed putting on his boots. His eyes fairly pop out of
	his head when he sees Riker and he instinctively stands
	at attention.

					ENSIGN
			Sir!

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT TWO  25.

22   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(bemused)
			As you were.

					ENSIGN
			Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.

	The young man grabs at his remaining boot.

					ENSIGN
			I was just leaving.

	Riker can't help but smile at his haplessness... but
	Troi isn't amused. As the Ensign passes by them,
	trying to be dignified...

					TROI
			If there's anything else I
			need... I know where to find you.

	The young man blinks, not sure how to respond.

					ENSIGN
			Yes, ma'am.

	He fumbles his way past them and EXITS. Riker, a
	little surprised at the way she has treated the
	Ensign, turns to his Padd as though to get to
	business.

					TROI
			Are you bothered by his being
			here?

					RIKER
			Of course not.

					TROI
			Good. Because it's really none
			of your business.

	He looks at her, hearing the absence of fun in her
	voice, confused by her mood swing.

					RIKER
			I know that...

	He turns back to the Padd.

					RIKER
			We were still with Lieutenant
			Fratis in molecular biology...

     STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT TWO     26.

22   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Why do I think you're upset?

	Riker gives her a look. He can't understand why she
	won't let go of this.

					RIKER
			I don't know. Could we just go
			over these evaluations?

					TROI
			Wil, remember who you're talking
			to... you are bothered, I can
			tell...

					RIKER
				(getting annoyed)
			Look, Deanna, I'm sorry I
			intruded. When you're ready to
			work, why don't you let me know?

					TROI
			I will.

	He stares at her for a moment, not understanding her
	attitude. Then he moves toward the door and EXITS.

23   INT. CORRIDOR

	as we follow him out. He shakes his head in
	puzzlement, not understanding Troi's behavior... but
	chalking it up to her own embarrassment because he's
	caught her in flagrante.

                                             FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT THREE 27.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

24   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	In orbit around Seronia.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log, Stardate 46073.6.
			We have arrived without incident
			at Seronia, where two members of
			Ambassador Alkar's delegation have
			been waiting. They have joined
			us to report on the situation in
			the capital city.

25   OMITTED

25A  INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Alkar and Picard are with JARTH, a heavy-set man in his
	mid-fifties, and LIVA, a lovely woman in her thirties,
	with the delicate features of a porcelain doll. There
	is a map displayed on the monitor. Jarth addresses
	both Picard and Alkar.

					JARTH
			Things have deteriorated
			steadily. Rekag sympathizers in
			outlying districts have attacked
			several towns.

					PICARD
			I was under the impression there
			was a cease fire agreement.

					JARTH
			It was broken before it went into
			effect. A Rekag shuttle strayed
			into Seronian space and was
			destroyed by fighter craft.

					LIVA
			Naturally the Rekags retaliated...
			there's been fighting ever since.

	But instead of reflecting the concern and anxiety
	evident on the face of his colleagues, Alkar's attitude
	is if anything more serene.

 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT THREE 28.

25A  CONTINUED:

					ALKAR
			If they will just sit down with
			me...

					JARTH
			The Rekags have refused to come
			to Seronian territory for talks.
			And the Seronians won't go to
			Rekag. In the meantime -- they
			fight.

					PICARD
			Ambassador... the situation sounds
			volatile. Perhaps a cooling off
			period --

					ALKAR
			These people need an end to the
			fighting now -- to delay a week,
			or even a few days, could cost
			thousands of lives.

	Picard moves to the map on the monitor.

					PICARD
			Then I recommend asking both sides
			if they will agree to meet at the
			coastal city of Darthen.

	Alkar looks at him for a beat; he's impressed with
	Picard's knowledge of the situation.

					LIVA
			Why Darthen?

					PICARD
			It has been neutral throughout the
			conflict. Both Seronians and Rekag
			loyalists live there. It might be
			acceptable as a compromise.

	Alkar considers Picard's proposal for a beat, then --

					ALKAR
			Contact the leaders. If they will
			meet in Darthen, I will join them
			there tomorrow.

	Picard nods his acquiescence.

                                             CUT TO:

   STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT THREE   28A.

25A  CONTINUED: (2)

					ALKAR
			No. I will not go with armed
			guards. I must be a man of peace
			before I can ask others for peace.

					PICARD
				(beat)
			Very well.

					ALKAR
			Please send a message to the Rekag
			and Seronian leaders. I will join
			them tomorrow.

	Picard nods his acquiescence.

                                             CUT TO:


 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 29.

26   INT. TROI'S OFFICE

	Troi is with ENSIGN JANEWAY, a young woman from the
	science department, who is very distraught.

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
			... I know it must be my
			imagination... but it seems as
			though Lieutenant Pinder just --
			doesn't want me in his section.

					TROI
			Why do you think that?

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
			He's so critical... I can't ever
			do anything to please him... and
			I try, Counselor, I try to make
			sure there's nothing he could find
			fault with...

					TROI
			Give me an example of what you
			mean.

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
			Well, yesterday I was running
			routine diagnostics on the sensor
			pallets. They checked out...
			but Lieutenant Pinder questioned
			me because I'd allowed a point
			oh-two-three variance. That's
			well within specifications.
				(frustrated)
			He goes out of his way to
			criticize me.

					TROI
			Do you know of any reason why he
			might do that?

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
			No... that's why I'm here.

 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 30.

26   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			Maybe he's tired of hearing you
			complain.

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
				(confused)
			Pardon me... ?

					TROI
			I'm certainly tired of it. How
			do you think it feels to sit and
			listen to someone whine about
			themselves all the time?

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
			I... didn't know I was --

					TROI
			This isn't Starfleet Academy.
			You aren't going to be coddled.
			If you can't take it here, you
			might think about a transport
			ship. There's a lot less pressure
			there.

	Ensign Janeway is devastated... but trying to comport
	herself professionally.

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
			I love being on the Enterprise...
			I don't want to be anywhere
			else...

					TROI
				(softly)
			But if you aren't up to it... you
			don't deserve to be here. Isn't
			that right?

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
			I... guess so...

					TROI
			Then you'd better get hold of
			yourself. Or be prepared for a
			transfer.

	She rises, wounded, trying to get out before she
	breaks down.

					ENSIGN JANEWAY
			I will, Counselor... thank you.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT THREE 31-32.     

26   CONTINUED: (2)

	And she's out the door. Troi still sitting quietly
	muses...

					TROI
			Glad I could help.

27   OMITTED

28   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Beverly is looking on as Geordi enters data into the
	console.

					GEORDI
			Here we go... Bio-filter log
			on Sev Maylor...

	A monitor displays the Transporter bio filter log for
	Alkar's mother. Beverly compares it to the information
	on her tricorder.

					BEVERLY
			Geordi, could this log have been
			damaged in any way... ?

					GEORDI
			I doubt it. Why do you ask?

					BEVERLY
			There's a discrepancy between the
			log... and the tricorder readings
			I took just three days later.

	Beverly looks again at her tricorder. She's puzzled.

					BEVERLY
			The tricorder shows massive
			physiological deterioration
			compared to her condition when
			she beamed aboard. It's hard to
			believe so much damage could have
			occurred in such a short time.

					GEORDI
			Well... I could run a diagnostic
			of the bio-filter system. And
			your tricorder.

	Beverly hands him her Tricorder, but she doesn't expect
	much from the test.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT THREE 33-34.     

28   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			Thanks. But the best way to get
			the information I need would be
			to do an autopsy.

	Geordi is sympathetic, but can't really do anything
	to relieve her frustration.

                                             CUT TO:

29   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is still in orbit.

30   INT. TEN FORWARD

	A casual mingling is underway. Data is here some
	distance away and out of earshot. Alkar is in
	conversation with Jarth and Liva. Riker ENTERS. He
	moves to Alkar.

					RIKER
			Ambassador, we've received word
			from the Seronian and the Rekag
			leaders. Both sides have agreed
			to meet with you in Darthen
			tomorrow.

	Alkar is visibly pleased. Riker moves to chat with
	Data.

31   NEW ANGLE

	As Troi ENTERS the room and we see a startling change
	in the Counselor.

 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT THREE 35.

31   CONTINUED:

	Her hair is now done up in a more severe style which
	emphasizes a new white streak in her hair... she is
	wearing something which clings to her anatomy... and
	her entire bearing is more openly seductive and
	aggressive than we've ever seen in Troi. Her makeup
	is more extreme and there are signs that her skin is
	aging.

31A  ANGLE ON DATA AND RIKER

	As Troi moves through the room, Data and Riker stare
	at her.

					DATA
				(puzzled)
			Counselor Troi has altered her
			appearance...

					RIKER
				(likewise)
			She certainly has...

31B  ANGLE ON TROI

	as she moves toward Alkar and his group. Riker stares
	at her, amazed at the transformation.

					TROI
			Am I interrupting?

					LIVA
			Hello, Counselor...

	Troi's eyes bore in to her. She moves in close and
	speaks just above a whisper.

 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 36.

31B  CONTINUED:

					TROI
			You want him... I can tell. But
			you have nothing to give him...

	Liva is stunned at this. Alkar, surprised, (Troi is
	showing signs of change this quickly) tries to steer
	her away.

					ALKAR
			Deanna, could we talk in
			private...

	But now Troi focuses on Jarth.

					TROI
			And you're envious of him... you
			pretend to support him, but
			secretly you want him to fail...

					JARTH
				(nonplussed)
			That's not so...

	Alkar, still holding Troi's arm, peels her away and
	then leans in and speaks quietly.

					ALKAR
			Please, you must return to your
			quarters.

					TROI
				(louder)
			I won't -- I want to be here, with
			you --

	Now Riker appears by her side.

					RIKER
			Excuse me, Ambassador. The
			Counselor and I are needed on the
			Bridge.

					ALKAR
				(grateful)
			Of course, Commander.

	Riker takes her arm, and Troi leaves with him easily,
	smiling up at him... as though secretly delighted that
	he's taking her out of there.

 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 36A.

31C  INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker, holding Troi by the arm, is moving Troi down
	the corridor at a brisk pace. He is keeping his voice
	down here in public.

					RIKER
				(low)
			I don't know what you thought you
			were doing in there, but you were
			way out of line...

	They have arrived at Troi's Quarters and she responds
	with a predatory smile as they EXIT to her room.

 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 37.

32   OMITTED

33   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Riker and Troi ENTER from the corridor. Riker releases
	her the moment they're inside the room.

					RIKER
			All right, Deanna... just what
			the hell is going on?

	Troi smiles seductively. She moves toward him, eyes
	glinting. She slides her arms around his neck.
	There's just a hint of perversity in everything she
	says. Every phrase is loaded, keeping Riker off
	balance.

					TROI
			Imzadi... do you still care about
			me?

	But this move makes Riker even more uncomfortable.
	He untwines her arms.

					RIKER
			Of course I care about you. I'm
			worried about you...
				(gesturing to her
				 attire)
			What is all this?

					TROI
			Don't you think I'm attractive?

					RIKER
			This just isn't... you.

	She smiles again, starts toward him once more. Riker,
	by now, is completely disrupted.

					TROI
			But it is.
				(arms around his neck)
			You want me, don't you?

	She kisses him... he tries to undo her arms, but she
	holds tight.

					RIKER
			Deanna...

					TROI
			I need you...

 STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT THREE 38.

33   CONTINUED:

	She kisses him again... then suddenly RAKES her nails
	across his neck and face. Riker's head jerks back in
	pain and he holds her away from him by the shoulders.

					RIKER
				(shocked)
			Hey -- what is this?

	Troi's skin is moist... her lips open...

					TROI
			Please...

	He looks into her eyes... sees nothing there that he
	recognizes. Something feral, and dangerous. He backs
	away, still staring at her, and then EXITS. Off Troi's
	expression...

                                             FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT FOUR  39.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

34   OMITTED

35   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Troi stands facing away from camera; the door chimes.

					TROI
			Come in...

	The door opens and Alkar ENTERS.

					ALKAR
			Deanna... I'm leaving for the
			surface.

	Troi turns to him and now we see that her skin has aged
	considerably since the last time we saw her, and her
	hair has more streaks of white. She is spilling over
	with emotion -- a mixture of pain and anger that
	smoulders inside her, rising to the surface when it
	becomes overwhelming.

					TROI
			You said you'd take me with you...

	Alkar, on the other hand, becomes more serene as Troi
	becomes more volatile.

					ALKAR
			I know... but that's not possible
			now --

					TROI
			You told me I'd be helpful... you
			needed me...

	He approaches her, takes her hands in his, trying to
	calm her.

					ALKAR
			And I still do. You've done so
			much for me...

					TROI
				(more agitated)
			Then take me -- don't leave me
			here...

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT FOUR  40.

35   CONTINUED:

	He smiles calmly at her, unruffled, unmoved. And
	unyielding. Their eyes lock, and after a moment Troi
	realizes he isn't giving in. She pulls her hands free,
	moves away from him. She tries to say the next calmly,
	but she's beyond that.

					TROI
			Tell me... is Liva going with you?

	A hesitation, and Troi turns to stare at him. Alkar
	shrugs.

					ALKAR
			She's been on Seronia for weeks...
			she knows the people, the
			situation --

					TROI
			She wants to take you away from
			me...

					ALKAR
			Deanna... you are my anchor. I
			need you more than you can
			possibly realize. Do you
			understand that? I need you,
			here... making it possible for
			me to do my work.

	But Troi will have none of this; she's too desperate,
	too needy.

					TROI
			I won't let her have you... I'll
			stop her...

	As Troi continues, Alkar shakes his head sadly. He
	moves toward the door, her frantic words hurled toward
	his retreating back.

					TROI
			I will go with you... don't leave
			me... please... Alkar... take me
			with you... don't do this...

	The doors close behind him and she stops, defeated,
	sinking to the floor in rage and anguish.

36   INT. BEVERLY'S OFFICE (OPTICAL)

	Beverly is examining the scratches on Riker's face and
	neck with a scanner.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FOUR  41.

36   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You wouldn't have recognized her.
			Her dress... her hair... everything
			about her was...

	As Beverly uses a device and Riker's scratches OPTICALLY
	HEAL, he looks for words to describe what Troi was like.
	But they don't come easily.

					RIKER
			I'm closer to Deanna than anyone
			I've ever known...
				(beat)
			But last night she was someone
			I'd never seen before.

					BEVERLY
			Do you know of anything that might
			have caused her to act like that?

					RIKER
			No. I've thought and thought about
			it. I don't have an answer.

					BEVERLY
			Computer... location for Counselor
			Troi.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Deck six, corridor B.

	They leave the office together.

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR  42.

37   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	Picard ENTERS. Alkar, Jarth and Liva are on the
	Transporter platform, ready to beam down to the
	surface. A TRANSPORTER CHIEF, stands ready behind the
	console.

					PICARD
			Ambassador, we've just gotten word
			that the Rekags and Seronians are
			in disagreement about the seating
			arrangement at the conference
			table.

	Alkar smiles slightly.

					ALKAR
			I'm not surprised.

					PICARD
			The good news, however, is that
			the cease fire seems to be
			holding.

					ALKAR
			And that is by far more
			important... thank you, Captain.

	Picard nods, turns to the Transporter Chief to signal.

					PICARD
			Chief --

38   ANGLE TROI (OPTICAL)

	She ENTERS behind Picard. There is an overwhelming
	sense of depravity about her. Troi's hair is now
	completely white, her craggy flesh completing her
	horrific transformation.

					TROI
				(to Alkar)
			Will you take me with you?

					ALKAR
			Deanna, I've already told you--

	Picard reacts with astonishment.

					PICARD
			Deanna... ?

  STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR  42A.

38   CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(still focused on Alkar)
			I won't let her have you --

	And she brings up a knife which she has held concealed
	along her wrist and lunges forward toward Alkar.
	Picard throws up his arms to stop her and is cut in
	his upper arm and shoulder.

					PICARD
			Security to Transporter Room Two.

	Jarth tries to help Alkar restrain Troi, along with
	Liva, but Troi, fueled by her rage, struggles, tries to
	break free.

					TROI
			No... let go...

       STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR      43.

38   CONTINUED: (2)

	Beverly and Riker ENTER followed by TWO SECURITY
	GUARDS. Beverly rushes to Picard's aid as Riker helps
	contain Troi.

					BEVERLY
			It's just a superficial wound.

	But Picard is more concerned about Troi.

					PICARD
			What's happened to Deanna... ?

	Beverly and Riker turn and stare in astonishment at
	the withered old woman. Then Beverly moves to Troi
	and quickly scans her.

					BEVERLY
			I don't know... every system in
			her body has elevated readings...
				(to Security Guards)
			Take her to Sickbay.

	The guards and Riker move a still-struggling Troi to
	the door. Alkar and his party, visibly shaken, stand
	staring, not certain whether to continue the mission.

					ALKAR
			Captain... perhaps we should delay
			transporting to the surface.

	Picard turns to them... deeply concerned about Troi...
	but realizing the matter at hand can't be ignored.

					PICARD
			No... I think you must proceed
			with your mission.

					ALKAR
			Very well.

					PICARD
				(to Transporter Chief)
			Chief, transport them to the
			surface.

	Alkar nods and he and his group move for the
	transporter platform.

					BEVERLY
			Captain... I want you in Sickbay,
			too.

	Picard, grim-faced, EXITS with Beverly.


      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FOUR      44.

39   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL) - CLOSE ON TROI'S FACE

	She is in a biobed contained by a restraining force
	field. Troi is struggling to get free and the force
	field is activated when she touches it.

40   ANGLE ON BEVERLY AND OGAWA (OPTICAL)

	as they watch Troi and the monitors which display
	diagnostic data.

					BEVERLY
				(to Ogawa)
			We'll have to sedate her. Give
			her twenty cc's of melorazine.

					OGAWA
			Yes, Doctor.

	Ogawa pushes something to activate a flow of medication
	into the force field. Beverly walks toward another area
	of Sickbay, where a Doctor has finished healing Picard's
	wounds. Picard, shirtless, is flexing his shoulder.

					BEVERLY
			How's it feeling?

	Picard moves his arm in various ways.

					PICARD
			A little stiff, but otherwise
			fine.

					BEVERLY
			That'll disappear in a day or two.

					OGAWA'S VOICE
			Doctor Crusher --

	Beverly turns and hurries back to Ogawa.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FOUR     44A.

40   CONTINUED:

					OGAWA
			I think you should see these
			readings, Doctor. Her
			neuro-transmitter levels are
			three hundred percent above
			normal...

	Beverly stares at one of the monitors for a moment,
	then is joined by Picard, just adjusting the jacket
	he's put on (off screen).

					BEVERLY
			If you remember, I found
			abnormally high levels of
			neuro-transmitter residue in
			Alkar's mother.

					PICARD
			Could Deanna have picked up some
			kind of disease from her?

         STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - 7/24/92 - ACT FOUR        45.

40   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			I'm not sure.
				(beat)
			I need to do an autopsy.
				(off Picard's look)
			I don't care what the customs of
			Alkar's people are. I need to
			find out if there's a connection
			between what killed her and what's
			happening to Troi.

	Picard considers this for a moment, touches his
	communicator.

					PICARD
			Picard to Lieutenant Worf...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf here, Captain.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, contact the Alliance
			conference on Seronia. I
			need to speak with Ambassador
			Alkar.

					WORF'S VOICE
			Aye, sir.

	Beverly checks her latest monitor readings. She is
	alarmed at what she sees.

					BEVERLY
				(to Doctor)
			Her brain TECH readings show
			neural transmitter production
			continues to rise.

					WORF'S VOICE
			Captain, Ambassador Alkar is at
			the negotiation table and cannot
			be disturbed.

					PICARD
				(to Worf)
			Let me know the moment he is
			available.

	Picard looks at Troi, then turns to Beverly.

					PICARD
			Proceed with the Autopsy.
				(then; softer)
			Let me know as soon as you have
			something.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT FOUR      46.

41   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship in orbit.

					BEVERLY (V.O.)
			Medical Log, Stardate 46075.1.
			I have performed an autopsy on
			Alkar's mother. But instead of
			answering our questions, the
			results have created an even
			deeper mystery.

42   INT. READY ROOM

	as Beverly and Picard ENTER from the Bridge, in
	mid-conversation.

					BEVERLY
			I don't have any explanation for
			this, Captain... but when I
			examined Maylor's body... I found
			that her heart, her lungs, her
			skeletal structure... most of the
			systems in her body... were those
			of a thirty-year-old.

					PICARD
			How could that be? We both saw
			the woman.

					BEVERLY
			And that's not all. I compared
			Maylor and Alkar's DNA. I don't
			know who that woman was -- but
			she was definitely not his mother.

	Picard is troubled by these revelations.

					BEVERLY
			Deanna's condition is
			deteriorating rapidly. She could
			die. There are questions that
			only Alkar can answer.

	Picard regards her for a moment.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FOUR      47.

42   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			Picard to Lieutenant Worf...

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Here, sir.

					PICARD
			Meet me in Transporter Room Two.
			We're going to the surface.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Aye, sir.

	Picard, a look of determination on his face, EXITS.

43   OMITTED

44   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in Standard Orbit around Seronia

45   INT. CONFERENCE CHAMBERS ANTEROOM

	Picard is alone in the room with Alkar. Alkar speaks
	of Troi and Maylor calmly, matter of factly, as if he
	were talking about pieces of machinery.

					ALKAR
			No, she wasn't my mother.

					PICARD
			And she wasn't ninety-three years
			old.

					ALKAR
			Captain -- did you perform an
			autopsy against my wishes?

					PICARD
			Yes, and for very good reason.
			Deanna Troi is in Sickbay dying.
			Doctor Crusher doesn't know the
			cause of her condition.
				(beat)
			But I believe you do.

	Alkar regards Picard calmly... but before he can reply,
	Liva ENTERS from the conference chambers and crosses
	to them.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FOUR      48.

45   CONTINUED:

					LIVA
			Alkar... we need you. The Rekags
			have withdrawn some of their
			concessions... now the Seronians
			are threatening to break off the
			talks.

					ALKAR
			I'll be right there.

					LIVA
			But --

	Alkar raises a hand to silence her. She looks at
	Picard disapprovingly, then EXITS. Alkar turns back
	to Picard... wants to help him understand.

					ALKAR
			They've been arguing for hours
			in there. It seems hopeless.
				(beat)
			But now -- when expectations are
			lowest -- is the moment I can be
			most effective. If I am focused...
			centered... free of disquieting
			thoughts... I can turn these
			factions toward peace.

					PICARD
			I'm not particularly interested
			in your techniques as a mediator
			--

	But Alkar raises his silencing hand again.

					ALKAR
			Hear me out, Captain. It's
			important that you understand.
				(beat)
			You see, I discovered long ago
			that I had the ability to channel
			my darker thoughts... my unwanted
			emotions... to others... leaving
			me unencumbered.

	Picard stares at him... realization dawning.

					PICARD
			Is this... what you've done to
			Counselor Troi?

	Alkar shrugs, still matter of fact.

       STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR      49.

45   CONTINUED: (2)

					ALKAR
			I didn't plan it. I expected
			Maylor to live through this
			negotiation. Her death could not
			have been more untimely.

					PICARD
			Then... you deliberately began
			using Deanna...

					ALKAR
			She's an empath. I was reasonably
			certain I could establish a link
			with her.
				(beat)
			Frankly, I was amazed when I saw
			how quickly she was aging.
			Usually my receptacles survive
			for years.

	Picard is astonished by Alkar's casual attitude to his
	horrific behavior.

					PICARD
			Receptacles... ?

					ALKAR
			Come now, Captain -- surely you
			can see there is a broader canvas
			here. If I came to these peace
			talks hindered by unwanted
			emotions... the Rekags and
			Seronians would be condemned to
			go on fighting...

	But Picard is having none of this.

					PICARD
			No, Alkar... you can't explain
			away a wantonly immoral act just
			because you think it's connected
			to some higher purpose.

	Alkar steps toward him, challenging.

					ALKAR
			Do you know how many people have
			died on this planet in the last
			forty eight hours? Thousands.
				(beat)
			Deanna Troi is one individual.

       STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR      50.

45   CONTINUED: (3)

					PICARD
			And you think that justifies
			brutalizing her? And the others
			you've used?

					ALKAR
			Ask the Seronian and Rekag
			children who go to sleep every
			night in fear of their lives.

	Alkar has no doubts about his position, no nagging
	moral concerns which ask him to consider another side.

					ALKAR
			Captain... I get no payment for
			what I do. I have no power base,
			no agenda. I am willing to risk
			my life simply to help others.

					PICARD
			If you think you appear
			courageous, you're mistaken.
			You're a coward. You exploit the
			innocent so you don't have to
			shoulder the burden of unpleasant
			emotions.

	Picard moves toward Alkar, drilling into him.

					PICARD
			This time you will be held
			accountable. I'm taking you back
			to the Enterprise to release
			Counselor Troi.

					ALKAR
			I have no intention of releasing
			her. Now -- or ever.

	And before Picard can retort, Liva ENTERS once more
	from the Conference Chambers.

					LIVA
			Alkar... everything's falling
			apart. You have to come now.

	She gestures... and TWO SENTRIES ENTER... holding Worf
	at phaser point. Alkar turns to Picard.

       STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 8/3/92 - ACT FOUR      51.

45   CONTINUED: (4)

					ALKAR
			Excuse me, Captain. I am needed.

	He turns and heads for the Conference Chambers.

					LIVA
				(to Picard)
			You and your Security Chief will
			leave.

	Picard sees Alkar's retreating form, looks to Worf.
	Worf is ready to do something, anything to turn the
	tables. But Picard's look tells him, no. For the
	moment this is a battle they cannot win.

                                             FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         


      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE      52.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

0A   EXT. SPACE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise in orbit.

46   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM

	as Picard and Worf step off the platform. Picard is
	seething, determined Alkar will not have his way.

					PICARD
			Lock on to Alkar's signal and
			bring him aboard.

					WORF
			Sir, I am sure the Seronians have
			reactivated their security field.

					PICARD
			Then work with Mister La Forge
			to find a way to break through
			it.
				(beat)
			I want that man on this ship.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	Picard heads for the door.

					PICARD
			I'll be in Sickbay.

	He EXITS.

47   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Picard with Beverly and Riker, having filled them in
	about Alkar. Troi is unconscious in the (invisible)
	force field. Beverly refers to monitoring devices
	(portable or on the wall).

					BEVERLY
			If Alkar is flooding her with
			this... psychic waste... that
			would explain the high level of
			neuro-transmitters.
					(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE      53.

47   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY (Cont'd)
			All the negative emotions pouring
			into her have caused an abnormal
			chemical response in her brain...

					RIKER
			Isn't there something you can do
			to counteract it?

					BEVERLY
			Enzymic decontaminants will reduce
			the level of the
			neuro-transmitters -- but I can't
			make any headway unless Alkar
			stops what he's doing.

					PICARD
			He has no intention of stopping.
			He feels perfectly justified in
			using her until she dies.

	Beverly looks at them for a moment, mind racing. Then
	she makes an incredible statement.

					BEVERLY
			Then Deanna has to die.

	Now Picard and Riker stare. Has Beverly lost her mind?

					BEVERLY
			The only way to save her is to
			break the link with Alkar. And
			that will only happen if she's
			no longer an adequate receptacle.

	She continues... putting together the pieces of this
	puzzle.

					BEVERLY
			When Maylor died, Alkar
			immediately turned to Deanna.

	Picard follows her train of thought quickly.

					PICARD
			If he thinks Deanna is dead...
			he'll break the link and turn
			to someone else -- probably one
			of his delegation.

					RIKER
			Wait a minute... you're talking
			about... about killing Deanna...

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE     53A.

47   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			I'll be able to resuscitate her,
			Wil... as long as it's not more
			than thirty minutes... the
			question is -- will that be enough
			time? Unless he establishes a
			link with someone else before we
			revive Deanna he might turn back
			to her.

					PICARD
			We must also keep in mind that
			we're putting his next victim at
			risk... I'll want every possible
			security measure taken to protect
			that person.

	Beverly agrees... and they both turn to Riker, who is
	grappling with the idea, trying to accept it.

					RIKER
				(to Beverly)
			How... will you...

					BEVERLY
			I'll give her a hypospray of
			dylamadon.
				(beat)
			It's the most gentle way...

	Riker stares at her for a minute, then nods... knowing
	this is the only chance... but feeling scared about
	it nonetheless.

					PICARD
			Proceed, Doctor.

	Beverly moves to a counter, begins preparing the
	dylamadon.

47A  OMITTED

48   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it orbits Seronia.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE      54.

49   INT. CONFERENCE CHAMBERS ANTEROOM

	People are in a jubilant mood. Alkar, Jarth, and Liva
	are there. As they talk, people come by, patting them
	on the back, shaking hands, etc.

	Alkar has his arm around Jarth's shoulder, easy-going
	and relaxed.

					ALKAR
			Well, my friend, an era of
			conflict and bloodshed appears
			to be over...

	Liva slips her arm in Alkar's... a familiar, possessive
	gesture. Alkar smiles, light-hearted now, but suddenly
	he stops, as though feeling something resonate through
	his body. He takes a breath... a little shaky.

					LIVA
			Alkar...

					JARTH
			What is it...

					ALKAR
			I... I'm fine... just a little
			light-headed.

					LIVA
			You're exhausted.

					JARTH
			Do you want a doctor?

					ALKAR
			No... of course not...

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/27/92 - ACT FIVE      55.

49   CONTINUED:

					PICARD'S COM VOICE
			Enterprise to Ambassador Alkar.
			Respond, sir.

					ALKAR
			I'm here, Captain...

50   INT. BRIDGE - INTERCUTTING

	Picard is in his command chair, grim-faced and urgent.

					PICARD
			You must return to the Enterprise
			immediately. Counselor Troi is
			dying.
				(beat)
			We are prepared to transport you
			from the surface whether you come
			willingly or not.

					JARTH
			There are security force fields
			protecting us, Captain --

					PICARD
			They won't protect you any longer.
			Transporter Room Two, prepare
			to energize --

	But Alkar takes Liva's hand.

					ALKAR
			We're ready, Captain.

                                             CUT TO:

51   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship in orbit.

52   INT. SICKBAY

	Alkar and Liva, accompanied by Worf, ENTER. Alkar's
	anxiety has increased slightly and he is no longer the
	serene diplomat we've seen previously. He stops short
	once he sees...

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE      56.

53   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	Beverly is just removing a medical device from Troi's
	forehead. Troi now looks ghastly... she has aged as
	far as did Maylor when she died. A clearly
	grief-stricken Riker is standing near Picard who looks
	grim. Beverly's voice is bitter as she looks up at
	Alkar.

					BEVERLY
			Computer, note in the log that
			death occurred at fourteen thirty
			hours... due to respiratory and
			renal failure.

	Alkar looks shaken by the news... he takes a beat, then
	turns to Liva, who is concerned about the way he's
	taking this.

					ALKAR
			Will you wait for me in my
			quarters?

					LIVA
			Of course.

	She EXITS. Alkar moves to Troi's lifeless body under
	the icy stares of the others. The bio monitors in the
	room all show flatlines.

					ALKAR
			It is a tragic loss. But her
			death had a purpose.

	Picard moves toward him, speaks in a steely voice.

					PICARD
			I intend to make certain that
			you answer for what you have
			done.

	Alkar feels certain Picard can do nothing.

					ALKAR
			Your own Federation Council has
			granted me safe and timely passage
			to my planet. I expect you to
			honor that.

	He EXITS.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE      57.

53   CONTINUED:

	The second the doors shut behind Alkar there is an
	immediate change of atmosphere in the room as their
	grief is replaced with a drive toward action. Beverly
	whirls around and pulls out a tricorder to scan Troi.
	Riker and Picard move to her side, while Ogawa readies
	several medical instruments and hyposprays.

					RIKER
			How much longer do we have?

					BEVERLY
			Three minutes, forty seconds...

					PICARD
			Picard to Transporter Room Two...
			lock on to the young woman in
			Ambassador Alkar's quarters...
			stand by to transport her out
			of there.

	Picard turns to Worf.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, station yourself
			outside the quarters.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	He moves toward the exit.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE      58.

54   INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS

	He moves to the couch, looks at her, his shaky emotions
	once more put forth as a grief response.

					ALKAR
			She'd helped me so much... without
			her, I couldn't have accomplished
			what I did...

	Her response is genuinely sympathetic.

					LIVA
			I'm so sorry... Is there anything
			I can do...

	His eyes meet hers... full of pain and need. He gets
	up.

					ALKAR
			Yes, there is something...

	Alkar get the meditation box, returns to her, sets it
	down between them.

					ALKAR
			If we could share the funeral
			meditation...

55   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Beverly, Ogawa, checking Troi's lifesigns and getting
	ready to revive her.

					BEVERLY
			We have a minute and a half
			left...
				(to Ogawa)
			Prepare a hypospray of cordrazine.

					OGAWA
			Yes, Doctor.

					BEVERLY
			We'll use that in conjunction with
			the cortical stimulator...

	Ogawa moves to prepare the necessary items. Riker,
	still stationed by Troi's side, looks on worriedly.

56   INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS

	Liva and Alkar hold the stones... Alkar's eyes are
	closed... he begins the meditation.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE     58A.

56   CONTINUED:

					ALKAR
			Rohm gah... sevi rohm... rohm
			gah...

					LIVA
			Rohm gah... sevi rohm... rohm
			gah...

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE      59.

56A  INT SICKBAY

					BEVERLY
			We can't wait any longer.
				(to Ogawa)
			Release the stasis field. Ten
			cc's of cordrazine.

					OGAWA
			Yes, doctor.

	Ogawa releases the field, administers the hypospray.

					BEVERLY
			Cortical stimulator...

	Ogawa places the cortical stimulator on Troi's
	forehead.

					BEVERLY
			Now.

	Troi's body stiffens as an electrical charge is
	introduced into her body.

56B  INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS

	as before.

					ALKAR
			... an end to pain...

					LIVA
			... an end to pain...

57   INT. SICKBAY

	as before.

					BEVERLY
			Again.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE      60.

57   CONTINUED:

	Ogawa works the device and Troi's body stiffens
	again... there is a beat, then she gasps slightly...
	and starts to breathe.

					OGAWA
			She has a pulse... blood pressure
			climbing... ninety over forty.

	Riker looks relieved as he realizes Troi is coming
	back.

					BEVERLY
			All right... let's neutralize the
			neuro-transmitters. Initiate the
			decontamination sequence...

	Ogawa activates another device. A beat and then --

					OGAWA
			Levels are dropping, Doctor...
			down to four hundred twenty
			percent above normal... three
			hundred eighty percent...

					PICARD
			Picard to Transporter Room
			Three...

					BEVERLY
				(to Picard)
			Not yet. I won't know for
			certain that it's working until
			we get her below three hundred
			percent.

	Picard nods acquiescence. Troi's eyes flutter open for
	the first time. She draws a deep breath.

58   INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS

					ALKAR
			... and courage from wisdom...

	Alkar gasps, suddenly confused... he reaches out and
	grabs Liva.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE     60A.

59   LIVA

	Is surprised by his action.

					LIVA
			Alkar... what's wrong?

	Then her eyes widen and she stares at him.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/30/92 - ACT FIVE      61.

60   ALKAR

	Who looks much older. He grabs Liva and refuses to
	let go.

61   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	as before.

					OGAWA
			Neuro-transmitter levels are down
			to three hundred ten -- three
			hundred percent.

					PICARD
				(touches communicator)
			Picard to Transporter Room Three.
			Energize.

62   INT. ALKAR'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)

	Alkar has aged still more. He holds a struggling Liva
	in his grip.

					LIVA
			Let me go!

	Liva manages to pull away from him... he moves to grab
	her again, but then Liva suddenly DEMATERIALIZES and
	Alkar is left clutching at the air. He heads for the
	doors... the doors OPEN and Alkar is confronted by TWO
	N.D. SECURITY OFFICERS standing in the Corridor. Alkar
	steps back, his escape now blocked.

                                             INTERCUT:

63   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	As Troi continues to get younger and younger...

					OGAWA
			Neuro transmitter level at two
			hundred thirty percent...

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/29/92 - ACT FIVE      62.

63   CONTINUED:

	Alkar's features deteriorate rapidly...

	Troi finally returns to her normal self and looks
	around the room...

	Alkar becomes an ancient, decrepit, old man... he falls
	to the floor, barely able to breathe... finally
	collapsing in a heap and dies. Worf and the security
	guard stare in amazement at the transformed man at
	their feet. Worf's response is understated,
	simple...

					WORF
				(touches communicator)
			Worf to Captain Picard.
			Ambassador Alkar is dead.

                                             END INTERCUT.

64   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly and Picard react to this unexpected news with
	surprise. But Riker cares only about Troi, pale and
	weary, but otherwise just fine. She reaches out for
	his hand.

					TROI
			Wil...

	He holds her hand tight.

                                             CUT TO:

64A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	in orbit.

65   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS

	Riker with Troi, relaxing with coffee or tea.

					RIKER
			Doctor Crusher thinks he must have
			been at a susceptible point in
			the meditation ceremony... when
			he was somehow vulnerable.

					TROI
			Then the flow of negative emotions
			and feelings was reversed somehow --
			and went back to him.

      STAR TREK: "Man Of The People" - REV. 7/28/92 - ACT FIVE      63.

65   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			That's our guess. And like a man
			with no immune system... he just
			couldn't handle the sudden
			overload...

					TROI
			And... Liva?

					RIKER
			She seems to be fine. He never
			got to the point where he could
			establish a link with her.

	Troi draws a breath... it's been an overwhelming
	experience.

					TROI
			When I think back on the last few
			days... it's as though I'm looking
			at a Holodeck projection... of
			someone else.

					RIKER
				(gentle smile)
			That's kind of how it seemed to
			the rest of us...

	She reaches out and takes his hand.

					TROI
			Thanks for sticking by me.

					RIKER
			I always will.
				(wry)
			Even when you're old and grey.

	She grins and he reaches to her and gives her a hug...
	the two hold each other closely, drawing on the
	strength of their friendship.

66   OMITTED

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship in orbit.

                                             FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END