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When Riker's first commanding officer comes aboard to aid in the search for the vessel they served on, he is forced to rethink the actions he took at the time.
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When Riker's first commanding officer comes aboard to aid in the search for the vessel they served on, he is forced to rethink the actions he took at that time.
   
 
==Summary==
 
==Summary==
 
===Teaser===
 
===Teaser===
 
[[File:Captain_picard_day.jpg|thumb|left|Captain Picard Day]]
 
[[File:Captain_picard_day.jpg|thumb|left|Captain Picard Day]]
In the [[observation lounge]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, a brightly-colored banner proclaims it to be "[[Captain Picard Day]]". [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]], somewhat unhappy with the idea, surveys the entries made for the event by the crew's children with [[Deanna Troi]], as [[William T. Riker|Commander Riker]] looks on, amused. Fortunately for Picard, a [[priority one]] message from [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Blackwell|Blackwell]] is received, forcing him to excuse himself from the judging momentarily. After the admiral inquires as to the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s current status – conducting surveys of the [[Mekoria Quasar]] – she orders Picard to rendezvous with the {{USS|Crazy Horse}} and pick up an operative from [[Starfleet Intelligence]]. She also inquires about "Captain Picard Day," which embarrasses Picard. Laughing nervously, he tells the admiral that he is a role model for the children aboard the ''Enterprise''.
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In the [[observation lounge]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}}, a brightly-colored banner proclaims it to be "[[Captain Picard Day]]". [[Jean-Luc Picard|Picard]], somewhat unhappy with the idea, surveys the numerous entries made for the event by the crew's children with [[Deanna Troi]], as [[Commander]] [[William T. Riker|Riker]] looks on, amused. Fortunately for Picard, a [[priority one]] message from [[Admiral]] [[Margaret Blackwell|Blackwell]] is received, forcing him to excuse himself from the judging momentarily. After the admiral inquires as to the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s current status – conducting surveys of the [[Mekoria Quasar]] – she orders Picard to rendezvous with the {{USS|Crazy Horse}} in [[sector 1607]] and pick up an operative from [[Starfleet Intelligence]]. She tells Picard the operative will brief him on his orders when he arrives. She also adds that Picard is authorized to exceed [[warp speed]] [[Force of Nature (episode)|limitations]] for the duration of the mission. She also inquires about "Captain Picard Day," which embarrasses Picard. Laughing nervously, he tells the admiral that he is a [[role model]] for the children aboard the ''Enterprise''.
   
 
The operative turns out to be [[Erik Pressman]], a former commanding officer of Riker's, and now an admiral. Picard recalls that Pressman was the [[captain]] of the {{USS|Pegasus}}, Riker's first assignment. Pressman states that the ''Pegasus'' is the reason for his arrival – at Riker's shocked visage, he reveals that the ship is still out there "...and the [[Romulan]]s have found her."
 
The operative turns out to be [[Erik Pressman]], a former commanding officer of Riker's, and now an admiral. Picard recalls that Pressman was the [[captain]] of the {{USS|Pegasus}}, Riker's first assignment. Pressman states that the ''Pegasus'' is the reason for his arrival – at Riker's shocked visage, he reveals that the ship is still out there "...and the [[Romulan]]s have found her."
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===Act Two===
 
===Act Two===
With the search continuing, Picard entertains Pressman in his quarters, where the two discuss Riker, and how Picard originally chose him to become [[first officer]] – based on the fact that Riker placed more importance on the safety of his ship and crew than on his own career or the chain of command. Pressman disagrees with Picard, believing that the chain of command is sacrosanct, although he apologizes for his outburst, stating that the mission is bringing up old ghosts. Picard then turns the conversation to those old ghosts, noting that the reports of the destruction of the ''Pegasus'' are oddly vague, and asks if Pressman could add any more to what he already knows. Pressman declines, but notes that Riker was crucial in their escape, because he was willing to trust his judgment without question.
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With the search continuing, Picard entertains Pressman in his quarters, where the two discuss Riker, and how Picard originally chose him [[Encounter at Farpoint (episode)|to become]] [[first officer]] – based on the fact that Riker placed more importance on the safety of his ship and crew than on his own career or the chain of command by refusing to let Captain [[Robert DeSoto|DeSoto]] beam down to [[Altair III]]. Pressman disagrees with Picard, believing that the chain of command is sacrosanct, although he apologizes for his outburst, stating that the mission is bringing up old ghosts. Picard then turns the conversation to those old ghosts, noting that the reports of the destruction of the ''Pegasus'' are oddly vague, and asks if Pressman could add any more to what he already knows. Pressman declines, but notes that Riker was crucial in their escape, because he was willing to trust his judgment without question.
   
 
At the same time, Riker himself comes into [[sickbay]], having sustained a broken rib during ''[[bat'leth]]'' training with [[Worf]]. While Dr. [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] works to repair the injury, Riker berates himself at having been so stupid.
 
At the same time, Riker himself comes into [[sickbay]], having sustained a broken rib during ''[[bat'leth]]'' training with [[Worf]]. While Dr. [[Beverly Crusher|Crusher]] works to repair the injury, Riker berates himself at having been so stupid.
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===Act Three===
 
===Act Three===
The plan works, and the Romulans fail to detect the ''Pegasus'', moving back onto their original search pattern. Picard requests that the search be continued, in order to further convince the Romulans that the asteroid is empty, before heading off-watch. Pressman then asks that Riker join him in the [[ready room]], where he lays into the commander for suggesting that they destroy the ''Pegasus''. When Riker hits back, Pressman remarks that he has changed, and that he likes that Riker states his opinion and sticks by it – but hopes that he hasn't lost his sense of duty, and that Pressman can count on him again.
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The plan works, and the Romulans fail to detect the ''Pegasus'', moving back onto their original search pattern. Picard requests that the search be continued, in order to further convince the Romulans that the asteroid is empty, before heading off-watch. Pressman then asks that Riker join him in the [[ready room]], where he lays into the commander for suggesting that they destroy the ''Pegasus''. When Riker hits back, Pressman remarks that he has changed, and that he likes that Riker now states his opinion and sticks by it – but hopes that he hasn't lost his sense of duty, and that Pressman can count on him again.
   
Riker brings an analysis of the scans on the ''Pegasus'' to Picard in his quarters. Once there, Picard questions him about a report from the [[Judge Advocate General]] concerning a [[mutiny]] that took place aboard the ''Pegasus'' prior to its apparent destruction – a report that took a great deal of effort to get, as it had been classified. Picard is surprised that Riker never mentioned it, and presses him to reveal what happened. Riker recalls that during a test on the engines, an explosion in [[main engineering]] caused most of the senior staff to mutiny against Pressman, believing that he was endangering the ship. Riker, "...seven months out of the [[Starfleet Academy|Academy]], [his] head still ringing with words like 'duty' and 'honor'", armed himself with a [[phaser]] and defended his captain. The nine survivors engaged in a running firefight to the [[escape pod]]s, where they fled the ship. Despite this, Picard continues quoting from the report – the Judge Advocate believed that the survivors were covering up what really happened, and had advised further investigation, but that investigation never took place. After Riker reveals he has been ordered not to discuss anything further, Picard reluctantly drops it, but warns Riker that if Pressman puts the ship at risk, he will be forced to reevaluate Riker's position aboard the ''Enterprise''-D.
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Riker brings an analysis of the scans on the ''Pegasus'' to Picard in his quarters. Once there, Picard questions him about a report from the [[Judge Advocate General]] concerning a [[mutiny]] that took place aboard the ''Pegasus'' prior to its apparent destruction – a report that took Picard a great deal of effort to get, as it had been classified. Picard is surprised that Riker never mentioned it, and presses him to reveal what happened. Riker recalls that during a test on the engines, an explosion in [[main engineering]] caused most of the senior staff to mutiny against Pressman, believing that he was endangering the ship. Riker, "...seven months out of the [[Starfleet Academy|Academy]], [his] head still ringing with words like 'duty' and 'honor'", armed himself with a [[phaser]] and defended his captain. The nine survivors engaged in a running firefight to the [[escape pod]]s, where they fled the ship. Despite this, Picard continues quoting from the report – the Judge Advocate believed that the survivors were covering up what really happened, and had advised further investigation, but that investigation never took place. After Riker reveals he has been ordered not to discuss anything further, Picard reluctantly drops it, but warns Riker that if Pressman puts the ship at risk, he will be forced to reevaluate Riker's position aboard the ''Enterprise''-D.
 
[[File:Asteroid Gamma 601.jpg|thumb|The ''Enterprise''-D enters the asteroid.]]
 
[[File:Asteroid Gamma 601.jpg|thumb|The ''Enterprise''-D enters the asteroid.]]
Still seeking answers, Picard contacts Admiral Blackwell once again, to request a delay in the mission, which is denied. She is unwilling to provide any more details, and terminates the communication. The ''Enterprise'' is now approaching the asteroid, and the Romulans are well beyond sensor range – allowing the starship to proceed undetected. Data has been monitoring the ''Pegasus''' sensor readings, and concludes that the majority of the warp core is still intact. The problem is getting to the ship – transporting through the depths of solid rock involved would be unsafe, and a shuttlecraft would be susceptible to any fluctuations in magnetic or gravitational fields. Pressman thus concludes that the best way to proceed is to take the ''Enterprise'' in through one of the larger fissures. Picard strongly objects, but Pressman overrules him, ordering him to proceed. Picard asks Data to note his objection in the [[ship's log]], and orders the ''Enterprise'' into the fissure.
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Still seeking answers, Picard contacts Admiral Blackwell once again, to request a delay in the mission, which is denied. She is unwilling to provide any more details, and terminates the communication, telling Picard he had better carry out the mission. The ''Enterprise'' is now approaching the asteroid, and the Romulans are well beyond sensor range – allowing the starship to proceed undetected. Data has been monitoring the ''Pegasus''' sensor readings, and concludes that the majority of the warp core is still intact. The problem is getting to the ship – transporting through the depths of solid rock involved would be unsafe, and a shuttlecraft would be susceptible to any fluctuations in magnetic, [[gravimetric]] or gravitational fields. Pressman thus concludes that the best way to proceed is to take the ''Enterprise'' in through one of the larger fissures. Picard strongly objects, but Pressman overrules him, ordering him to proceed. Picard asks Data to note his objection in the [[ship's log]], and orders [[Ensign]] [[Gates]] to pilot the ''Enterprise'' into the fissure on [[maneuvering thruster]]s.
   
 
===Act Four===
 
===Act Four===
 
[[File:USS Pegasus.jpg|thumb|The ''Pegasus'', embedded within solid stone]]
 
[[File:USS Pegasus.jpg|thumb|The ''Pegasus'', embedded within solid stone]]
Deep within the asteroid, the ''Enterprise'' encounters shifts in the magnetic field, and Picard warns Pressman that if the fissure narrows any further, he will abort the mission, regardless of potential [[insubordination]] charges. However, a large resonance signature appears on sensors before that happens. An {{ShipClass|Oberth}} starship appears on the main viewer, partially embedded in a rock face. ''Pegasus''. Pressman kills off the crew's speculation as to how it could have been enveloped as it has, and orders Riker to accompany him aboard, overriding Picard's request to beam a full [[away team]] aboard, citing the sensitive nature of the equipment aboard.
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Deep within the asteroid, the ''Enterprise'' encounters shifts in the magnetic field, and Picard warns Pressman that if the fissure narrows any further, he will abort the mission, regardless of potential [[insubordination]] charges. However, a large resonance signature appears on sensors before that happens. An {{class|Oberth}} starship appears on the main viewer, partially embedded in a rock face: ''Pegasus''. Pressman kills off the crew's speculation as to how it could have been enveloped as it has, and orders Riker to accompany him aboard, overriding Picard's request to beam a full [[away team]] aboard, citing the sensitive nature of the equipment aboard.
   
 
[[File:Federation_cloaking_device.jpg|thumb|left|The interphasic cloak]]
 
[[File:Federation_cloaking_device.jpg|thumb|left|The interphasic cloak]]
 
With [[life support]] restored in the ''Pegasus''{{'}} engineering section, Pressman and Riker materialize aboard. While Riker wonders how many of the crew are buried within the rock face, Pressman is more interested in retrieving a cylindrical object connected to the main console. He is surprised at Riker's lack of enthusiasm over the recovery, and angered when Riker reveals that he cannot allow Pressman to start the experiments again, and that, if he had the chance to redo the events that took place twelve years earlier, he would have been on the side of the mutineers. As the two argue, the ''Pegasus'' is rocked by a series of blasts, and Picard orders them to beam back, which they do – along with the object.
 
With [[life support]] restored in the ''Pegasus''{{'}} engineering section, Pressman and Riker materialize aboard. While Riker wonders how many of the crew are buried within the rock face, Pressman is more interested in retrieving a cylindrical object connected to the main console. He is surprised at Riker's lack of enthusiasm over the recovery, and angered when Riker reveals that he cannot allow Pressman to start the experiments again, and that, if he had the chance to redo the events that took place twelve years earlier, he would have been on the side of the mutineers. As the two argue, the ''Pegasus'' is rocked by a series of blasts, and Picard orders them to beam back, which they do – along with the object.
   
As they reach the bridge, they discover that their way out is cut off – the Romulans have sealed the entrance of the fissure with [[disruptor]] fire – the ''Enterprise'' is trapped.
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As they reach the bridge, they discover that their way out is cut off – the Romulans have sealed the entrance of the fissure with [[disruptor]] fire – the ''Enterprise'' is trapped in the chasm.
   
 
===Act Five===
 
===Act Five===
Sirol hails the ''Enterprise'', remarking that the ship is in a rather precarious situation. When Picard challenges him about the destruction of the passage, Sirol is apologetic – their geological experiments on the surface ''may'' have caused it, but they were unaware of the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s presence within the asteroid. He has a suggestion to help the crew – he will transport them aboard the ''Terix'' and take them back to [[Romulus]]; from there, they will be returned to the Federation. Picard thanks him for the offer with some measure of sarcasm, and the communication is terminated. Worf suggests that the phasers could be used to cut through, but Data advises against it – further weapons fire could collapse the remainder of the unstable passage, destroying the ''Enterprise''. Riker makes a suggestion – use the piece of equipment Pressman brought back from the ''Pegasus'': a prototype for a Federation [[cloaking device]] – the entire reason for the mission. Picard is surprised – the [[Treaty of Algeron]] strictly prohibits the development of cloaking technology by the Federation, and Pressman's action are a violation of that agreement. Pressman attempts to relieve Picard of command, but the senior staff stand firm – Riker noting that, unlike last time, no one is willing to come to his defense. Picard asks how the cloak can be used to escape the asteroid – Riker explains that the device will [[Phasing cloaking device|phase]] – a ship equipped with it can pass through solid matter. Picard orders it to be adapted for use by the ''Enterprise''.
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Sirol hails the ''Enterprise'', remarking that the ship is in a rather precarious situation. When Picard challenges him about the destruction of the passage, Sirol is apologetic – their geological experiments on the surface ''may'' have caused it, but they were unaware of the ''Enterprise''{{'}}s presence within the asteroid. He has a suggestion to help the crew – he will transport them aboard the ''Terix'' and take them back to [[Romulus]]; from there, they will be returned to the Federation. Picard thanks him for the offer with some measure of sarcasm, and the communication is terminated. Worf suggests that the phasers could be used to cut through, but Data advises against it – further weapons fire could collapse the remainder of the unstable passage, destroying the ''Enterprise''. Riker makes a suggestion – use the piece of equipment Pressman brought back from the ''Pegasus'': a prototype for a Federation [[cloaking device]] – the entire reason for the mission. Pressman warns Riker that his career is now over with his admission. Picard is surprised, but now understands clearly – the [[Treaty of Algeron]] strictly prohibits the development of cloaking technology by the Federation, and Pressman's action are a violation of that agreement. Pressman attempts to relieve Picard of command, but the senior staff stand firm – Riker noting that, unlike last time, no one is willing to come to his defense. Picard asks how the cloak can be used to escape the asteroid – Riker explains that the device will [[Phasing cloaking device|phase]] – a ship equipped with it can pass through solid matter. Picard orders it to be adapted for use by the ''Enterprise''.
   
 
:"''Captain's Log, stardate 47457.1. We have been trapped inside the asteroid for over eight hours. Mr. Data and Cmdr. La Forge inform me that they are nearly ready to engage the cloak.''"
 
:"''Captain's Log, stardate 47457.1. We have been trapped inside the asteroid for over eight hours. Mr. Data and Cmdr. La Forge inform me that they are nearly ready to engage the cloak.''"
   
 
[[File:Enterprise interphase decloaking.jpg|thumb|The ''Enterprise'' decloaking]]
 
[[File:Enterprise interphase decloaking.jpg|thumb|The ''Enterprise'' decloaking]]
In Engineering, Data and La Forge complete the final connections between the interphasic cloaking device and the ''Enterprise'' – La Forge notes that there is a danger of the entire [[plasma relay]] system blowing out if the intercooler levels are not closely monitored. Riker realizes that this could explain what the survivors saw happen to the ''Pegasus'' – the plasma relays blew out, and the resultant ignition of free plasma caused the explosion that Riker and the others saw. The ship drifted into the asteroid field still cloaked, the device finally failing while the ship was partially phased through solid rock. The device is brought online, and the ''Enterprise'' disappears as the cloak engages. Picard orders the ship out of the asteroid, and the device allows them to pass through the debris blocking their escape, and out into deep space. With the ''Enterprise'' safely clear, Picard orders the cloak disengaged, despite Pressman's desperate objection. The starship decloaks, directly in front of the ''Terix''. Picard sends a message to the warbird, advising them that the Romulan government will be contacted shortly regarding the incident. He then orders Pressman be arrested, and charged with violating the Treaty of Algeron. Riker points out that he too will have to be arrested, and Picard reluctantly agrees. Riker and Worf escort the admiral off the bridge, Pressman noting angrily that he has a lot of friends at [[Starfleet Command]] – Picard quietly muses to himself that he will need them.
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In Engineering, Data and La Forge complete the final connections between the interphasic cloaking device and the ''Enterprise'' – La Forge notes that there is a danger of the entire [[plasma relay]] system blowing out if the intercooler levels are not closely monitored. Riker realizes that this could explain what the survivors saw happen to the ''Pegasus'' – the plasma relays blew out, and the resultant ignition of free plasma caused the explosion that Riker and the others saw. The ship drifted into the asteroid field still cloaked, the device finally failing while the ship was partially phased through solid rock. The device is brought online, and the ''Enterprise'' disappears as the cloak engages. Picard orders the ship out of the asteroid, and the device allows them to pass through the debris blocking their escape, and out into deep space. With the ''Enterprise'' safely clear, Picard orders the cloak disengaged, despite Pressman's desperate objection. The starship decloaks, directly in front of the ''Terix''. Picard sends a message to the warbird, advising them that the Romulan government will be contacted shortly regarding the incident. He then orders, under his authority as captain of the ''Enterprise'', that Pressman will be arrested, and charged with violating the Treaty of Algeron. Riker points out that he too will have to be arrested, and Picard reluctantly agrees. Worf escorts Riker and the admiral off the bridge, Pressman noting angrily that he has a lot of friends at [[Starfleet Command]] – Picard quietly muses to himself that he will need them.
   
Clearing the Devolin system, Picard comes to Riker in the ''Enterprise'' [[brig]]. Disengaging the force field, he comes into the cell. He informs him that a full [[Board of inquiry|inquiry]] into the ''Pegasus'' incident will take place once the ship reaches [[Starbase 247]]; Picard tells Riker that he'll have some hard questions to answer, and may lose some of the respect he has earned since his days aboard the ''Pegasus''. But, Picard notes, Riker stepped forward and did the right thing, even knowing the cost. As long as Riker can still do that, then he will still be proud to have him as his first officer. Together, the two officers walk out of the brig.
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Clearing the Devolin system, Picard comes to Riker in the ''Enterprise'' [[brig]]. Dismissing [[Armstrong]] and disengaging the force field, he comes into the cell. He tells Riker that Admiral [[Shanthi]] has spoken to the captain to say that a full [[Board of inquiry|inquiry]] into the ''Pegasus'' incident will take place once the ship reaches [[Starbase 247]]; Picard tells Riker that he'll have some hard questions to answer, and may lose some of the respect he has earned since his days aboard the ''Pegasus''. But, Picard notes, Riker stepped forward and did the right thing, even knowing the cost. As long as Riker can still do that, then he will still be proud to have him as his first officer. Together, the two officers walk out of the brig.
   
==Memorable Quotes==
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==Memorable quotes==
 
"''I don't know, I think the resemblance is rather striking. Wouldn't you agree, Number One?''"<br />
 
"''I don't know, I think the resemblance is rather striking. Wouldn't you agree, Number One?''"<br />
 
"''Isn't there something you have to do?''"<br />
 
"''Isn't there something you have to do?''"<br />
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"''I'm sure you are. Starfleet out.''"
 
"''I'm sure you are. Starfleet out.''"
 
: - '''Admiral Blackwell''' and '''Picard''', regarding the decorations behind the latter during communications
 
: - '''Admiral Blackwell''' and '''Picard''', regarding the decorations behind the latter during communications
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"''Will, don't worry. It won't be like it was twelve years ago... and this time no one's going to stop us.''"
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: - '''Pressman''', to Riker
   
   
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"''Yeah sure it is, you look like you're about to faint!''"
 
"''Yeah sure it is, you look like you're about to faint!''"
 
: - '''Admiral Pressman''' and '''Riker'''
 
: - '''Admiral Pressman''' and '''Riker'''
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"''He disobeyed a direct order and he risked a general court martial because he thought he was ''right''. And when I read that, I knew that I had found my Number One.''"
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: - '''Picard''' telling Pressman how he chose Riker as his first officer
   
   
 
"''Will, don't worry about it. You made a mistake, no harm done. You'll do better next time.''"<br/>
 
"''Will, don't worry about it. You made a mistake, no harm done. You'll do better next time.''"<br/>
 
"''Yeah... maybe.''"
 
"''Yeah... maybe.''"
: - '''Riker''' and '''Dr. Crusher''' talking at cross purposes.
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: - '''Riker''' and '''Dr. Crusher''' talking at cross purposes
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"''Sir, may I suggest you take this up with Admiral Pr...''"<br />
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"''I'm taking ''this'' up with you, Will! The Judge Advocate thought that you were participating in a conspiracy to cover up the truth!''"
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: - '''Riker''' is confronted by '''Picard''' over what really happened on the ''Pegasus'' twelve years earlier
   
   
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"''They were brave enough to risk their lives to stop you from violating a treaty the Federation signed in good faith!''"
 
"''They were brave enough to risk their lives to stop you from violating a treaty the Federation signed in good faith!''"
 
: - '''Admiral Pressman''' and '''Riker'''
 
: - '''Admiral Pressman''' and '''Riker'''
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"''I made you mister and I can break you just as easily!''"
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: - '''Pressman''', to Riker
   
   
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* Noting that once again a high-ranking [[Starfleet]] officer goes rogue, Moore quipped, "''I am proud to say that I've written another insane Admiral. They must put something in the water at Federation Headquarters.''" (''[[Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages]]'')
 
* Noting that once again a high-ranking [[Starfleet]] officer goes rogue, Moore quipped, "''I am proud to say that I've written another insane Admiral. They must put something in the water at Federation Headquarters.''" (''[[Captains' Logs: The Unauthorized Complete Trek Voyages]]'')
 
* Science adviser [[André Bormanis]] provided his first original "[[technobabble]]" to the series with the "[[duonetic field]]". The name was a homage to Daystrom's [[duotronics]] from {{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}}. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
 
* Science adviser [[André Bormanis]] provided his first original "[[technobabble]]" to the series with the "[[duonetic field]]". The name was a homage to Daystrom's [[duotronics]] from {{TOS|The Ultimate Computer}}. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
* The events of the ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' series finale, {{e|These Are the Voyages...}}, take place during this episode. In that episode, we find out that Riker ran a [[holodeck]] simulation of the [[Enterprise (NX-01)|NX-01 ''Enterprise'']]'s final voyage to help him decide whether or not to tell Captain Picard about the cloaking device.
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* The events of the ''[[Star Trek: Enterprise]]'' series finale, {{e|These Are the Voyages...}}, take place during this episode. In that episode, we find out that Riker ran a [[holodeck]] simulation of the {{EnterpriseNX}}'s final voyage to help him decide whether or not to tell Captain Picard about the cloaking device.
 
* First UK airdate: 27 March 1996
 
* First UK airdate: 27 March 1996
   
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* Background actress [[Joyce Robinson]] gets to utter an uncredited reply to Picard in this episode. The line was written for Data, but [[Brent Spiner]] and the rest of the cast pointed out that the helm and not the ops officer should carry out the "course plotted" order. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
 
* Background actress [[Joyce Robinson]] gets to utter an uncredited reply to Picard in this episode. The line was written for Data, but [[Brent Spiner]] and the rest of the cast pointed out that the helm and not the ops officer should carry out the "course plotted" order. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
 
* The entries for "Captain Picard Day" were sourced from two local elementary schools and the children of property master [[Alan Sims]]. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
 
* The entries for "Captain Picard Day" were sourced from two local elementary schools and the children of property master [[Alan Sims]]. (''[[Star Trek: The Next Generation Companion]]'')
* The producers originally had the ''Pegasus'' as a {{ShipClass|Cheyenne}} starship, but was changed to {{ShipClass|Oberth}} so a new model would not have to be constructed. In the scene in ''Pegasus'' main engineering, one of the displays still shows a four-nacelle configuration.
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* The producers originally had the ''Pegasus'' as a {{class|Cheyenne}} starship, but was changed to {{class|Oberth}} so a new model would not have to be constructed. In the scene in ''Pegasus'' main engineering, one of the displays still shows a four-nacelle configuration.
* This episode was scored by [[John Debney]], well known at the time for also scoring numerous episodes (and the main theme) of ''seaQuest DSV''.
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* This episode was scored by [[John Debney]], well known at the time for also scoring numerous episodes (and the main theme) of ''seaQuest DSV''. Debney had previously composed music for {{DS9|The Nagus}} and {{DS9|Progress}}.
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=== Continuity ===
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* When Admiral Pressman and Riker are being transported back from the {{USS|Pegasus}} with the cloak device, the tricorder used by Pressman is left behind on top of the console where the equipment was installed.
   
 
=== Apocrypha ===
 
=== Apocrypha ===
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* [[David Keith Anderson]] as [[Armstrong]]
 
* [[David Keith Anderson]] as [[Armstrong]]
 
* [[Lena Banks]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Female Engineer Ensign|operations division ensign]]
 
* [[Lena Banks]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Female Engineer Ensign|operations division ensign]]
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* [[Shawn Belschner]] as [[Ten Forward personnel#Ten Forward staff (2370)|Ten Forward waiter]]
 
* [[Michael Braveheart]] as [[Martinez]]
 
* [[Michael Braveheart]] as [[Martinez]]
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* [[John Copage]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Elderly science / command division officer|civilian]]
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* [[Debra Dilley]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Transporter chief / conn ensign|civilian]]
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* [[Keith Gearhart]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) personnel#Operations/ Science division crewman|operations division ensign]]
 
* [[Kerry Hoyt]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Relief tactical ensign (2369-2371)|civilian]]
 
* [[Kerry Hoyt]] as [[Unnamed USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D) operations division personnel#Relief tactical ensign (2369-2371)|civilian]]
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When Riker's first commanding officer comes aboard to aid in the search for the vessel they served on, he is forced to rethink the actions he took at that time.

Summary

Teaser

File:Captain picard day.jpg

Captain Picard Day

In the observation lounge aboard the USS Enterprise-D, a brightly-colored banner proclaims it to be "Captain Picard Day". Picard, somewhat unhappy with the idea, surveys the numerous entries made for the event by the crew's children with Deanna Troi, as Commander Riker looks on, amused. Fortunately for Picard, a priority one message from Admiral Blackwell is received, forcing him to excuse himself from the judging momentarily. After the admiral inquires as to the Enterprise's current status – conducting surveys of the Mekoria Quasar – she orders Picard to rendezvous with the USS Crazy Horse in sector 1607 and pick up an operative from Starfleet Intelligence. She tells Picard the operative will brief him on his orders when he arrives. She also adds that Picard is authorized to exceed warp speed limitations for the duration of the mission. She also inquires about "Captain Picard Day," which embarrasses Picard. Laughing nervously, he tells the admiral that he is a role model for the children aboard the Enterprise.

The operative turns out to be Erik Pressman, a former commanding officer of Riker's, and now an admiral. Picard recalls that Pressman was the captain of the USS Pegasus, Riker's first assignment. Pressman states that the Pegasus is the reason for his arrival – at Riker's shocked visage, he reveals that the ship is still out there "...and the Romulans have found her."

Act One

Back in the observation lounge, Pressman briefs the Enterprise senior staff on the Pegasus – a prototype vessel, the Pegasus was lost in the region twelve years earlier after what was reported to be a warp core breach. Riker, Pressman and seven others survived the ship's destruction. Although she was declared destroyed, three days earlier, an operative in Romulan High Command reported the discovery of debris from the Pegasus in the Devolin system, and a warbird is currently searching for the rest of the ship. Since the Pegasus was carrying experimental technologies, Starfleet cannot risk the ship falling into Romulan hands. The Enterprise must find the ship first and either salvage it, or destroy it. Picard orders a course laid in for the system.

Upon arriving in the system, the warbird Terix decloaks in front of the Enterprise. After a tense standoff with weapons armed, its captain, Sirol, hails the Enterprise and inquires as to the nature of their mission. When Picard returns the inquiry, Sirol answers that the warbird is investigating gaseous anomalies in the area – a mission Picard notes that they are also engaged in, and suggests that they pool their resources towards a common goal. After Sirol declines and the warbird moves off, Picard orders the search underway.

Later, in Ten Forward, Pressman and Riker share a drink – Pressman asking about Riker's beard – but conversation quickly turns to the Pegasus and the "experiment" she carries. Riker wonders whether they did the right thing, but Pressman notes that what they were doing was "for the good of the Federation" and that the others couldn't see that. Riker is shocked when Pressman reveals that if they succeed in recovering the Pegasus, he plans on restarting the experiment, with the support of many in the Admiralty, including Admiral Raner, head of Starfleet Security. Raner has issued orders that prohibit Riker from discussing the true nature of their mission with anyone, including Picard. Pressman notes that this time, there will be no one to stop them.

Act Two

With the search continuing, Picard entertains Pressman in his quarters, where the two discuss Riker, and how Picard originally chose him to become first officer – based on the fact that Riker placed more importance on the safety of his ship and crew than on his own career or the chain of command by refusing to let Captain DeSoto beam down to Altair III. Pressman disagrees with Picard, believing that the chain of command is sacrosanct, although he apologizes for his outburst, stating that the mission is bringing up old ghosts. Picard then turns the conversation to those old ghosts, noting that the reports of the destruction of the Pegasus are oddly vague, and asks if Pressman could add any more to what he already knows. Pressman declines, but notes that Riker was crucial in their escape, because he was willing to trust his judgment without question.

At the same time, Riker himself comes into sickbay, having sustained a broken rib during bat'leth training with Worf. While Dr. Crusher works to repair the injury, Riker berates himself at having been so stupid.

Discovering the Pegasus

Discovering the Pegasus

The search has entered grid 158 and, with the Romulans a good distance away, La Forge detects a subspace resonance signature coming from a nearby asteroid – gamma 601 – that could be from a Federation warp core. Riker orders the ship closer, as Picard and Pressman join them. Pressman recognizes some of the signature's variance patterns as being from the Pegasus. Sensors reveal that the signature is coming from within the asteroid itself – which contains deep chasms large enough for a starship to enter. Data speculates that the vessel could have been caught in the asteroid's gravitational field and pulled inside. However, before the crew can investigate further, the Terix is detected heading for them, and it would take more time than they have to locate the Pegasus. Riker immediately suggests that the asteroid be destroyed, taking the Pegasus with it, which Pressman objects to. Picard asks Data if saturating the asteroid with verterons would prevent the Romulans from detecting the Pegasus. The android replies that the strategy would work, but since verterons are artificial, that would reveal the deception to the Romulans. La Forge suggests blanketing the asteroid with ionizing radiation instead – since there are high levels already present in the system, it wouldn't look out of place. The Enterprise moves away, as the warbird swoops in.

Act Three

The plan works, and the Romulans fail to detect the Pegasus, moving back onto their original search pattern. Picard requests that the search be continued, in order to further convince the Romulans that the asteroid is empty, before heading off-watch. Pressman then asks that Riker join him in the ready room, where he lays into the commander for suggesting that they destroy the Pegasus. When Riker hits back, Pressman remarks that he has changed, and that he likes that Riker now states his opinion and sticks by it – but hopes that he hasn't lost his sense of duty, and that Pressman can count on him again.

Riker brings an analysis of the scans on the Pegasus to Picard in his quarters. Once there, Picard questions him about a report from the Judge Advocate General concerning a mutiny that took place aboard the Pegasus prior to its apparent destruction – a report that took Picard a great deal of effort to get, as it had been classified. Picard is surprised that Riker never mentioned it, and presses him to reveal what happened. Riker recalls that during a test on the engines, an explosion in main engineering caused most of the senior staff to mutiny against Pressman, believing that he was endangering the ship. Riker, "...seven months out of the Academy, [his] head still ringing with words like 'duty' and 'honor'", armed himself with a phaser and defended his captain. The nine survivors engaged in a running firefight to the escape pods, where they fled the ship. Despite this, Picard continues quoting from the report – the Judge Advocate believed that the survivors were covering up what really happened, and had advised further investigation, but that investigation never took place. After Riker reveals he has been ordered not to discuss anything further, Picard reluctantly drops it, but warns Riker that if Pressman puts the ship at risk, he will be forced to reevaluate Riker's position aboard the Enterprise-D.

Asteroid Gamma 601

The Enterprise-D enters the asteroid.

Still seeking answers, Picard contacts Admiral Blackwell once again, to request a delay in the mission, which is denied. She is unwilling to provide any more details, and terminates the communication, telling Picard he had better carry out the mission. The Enterprise is now approaching the asteroid, and the Romulans are well beyond sensor range – allowing the starship to proceed undetected. Data has been monitoring the Pegasus' sensor readings, and concludes that the majority of the warp core is still intact. The problem is getting to the ship – transporting through the depths of solid rock involved would be unsafe, and a shuttlecraft would be susceptible to any fluctuations in magnetic, gravimetric or gravitational fields. Pressman thus concludes that the best way to proceed is to take the Enterprise in through one of the larger fissures. Picard strongly objects, but Pressman overrules him, ordering him to proceed. Picard asks Data to note his objection in the ship's log, and orders Ensign Gates to pilot the Enterprise into the fissure on maneuvering thrusters.

Act Four

USS Pegasus

The Pegasus, embedded within solid stone

Deep within the asteroid, the Enterprise encounters shifts in the magnetic field, and Picard warns Pressman that if the fissure narrows any further, he will abort the mission, regardless of potential insubordination charges. However, a large resonance signature appears on sensors before that happens. An Oberth-class starship appears on the main viewer, partially embedded in a rock face: Pegasus. Pressman kills off the crew's speculation as to how it could have been enveloped as it has, and orders Riker to accompany him aboard, overriding Picard's request to beam a full away team aboard, citing the sensitive nature of the equipment aboard.

Federation cloaking device

The interphasic cloak

With life support restored in the Pegasus' engineering section, Pressman and Riker materialize aboard. While Riker wonders how many of the crew are buried within the rock face, Pressman is more interested in retrieving a cylindrical object connected to the main console. He is surprised at Riker's lack of enthusiasm over the recovery, and angered when Riker reveals that he cannot allow Pressman to start the experiments again, and that, if he had the chance to redo the events that took place twelve years earlier, he would have been on the side of the mutineers. As the two argue, the Pegasus is rocked by a series of blasts, and Picard orders them to beam back, which they do – along with the object.

As they reach the bridge, they discover that their way out is cut off – the Romulans have sealed the entrance of the fissure with disruptor fire – the Enterprise is trapped in the chasm.

Act Five

Sirol hails the Enterprise, remarking that the ship is in a rather precarious situation. When Picard challenges him about the destruction of the passage, Sirol is apologetic – their geological experiments on the surface may have caused it, but they were unaware of the Enterprise's presence within the asteroid. He has a suggestion to help the crew – he will transport them aboard the Terix and take them back to Romulus; from there, they will be returned to the Federation. Picard thanks him for the offer with some measure of sarcasm, and the communication is terminated. Worf suggests that the phasers could be used to cut through, but Data advises against it – further weapons fire could collapse the remainder of the unstable passage, destroying the Enterprise. Riker makes a suggestion – use the piece of equipment Pressman brought back from the Pegasus: a prototype for a Federation cloaking device – the entire reason for the mission. Pressman warns Riker that his career is now over with his admission. Picard is surprised, but now understands clearly – the Treaty of Algeron strictly prohibits the development of cloaking technology by the Federation, and Pressman's action are a violation of that agreement. Pressman attempts to relieve Picard of command, but the senior staff stand firm – Riker noting that, unlike last time, no one is willing to come to his defense. Picard asks how the cloak can be used to escape the asteroid – Riker explains that the device will phase – a ship equipped with it can pass through solid matter. Picard orders it to be adapted for use by the Enterprise.

"Captain's Log, stardate 47457.1. We have been trapped inside the asteroid for over eight hours. Mr. Data and Cmdr. La Forge inform me that they are nearly ready to engage the cloak."
Enterprise interphase decloaking

The Enterprise decloaking

In Engineering, Data and La Forge complete the final connections between the interphasic cloaking device and the Enterprise – La Forge notes that there is a danger of the entire plasma relay system blowing out if the intercooler levels are not closely monitored. Riker realizes that this could explain what the survivors saw happen to the Pegasus – the plasma relays blew out, and the resultant ignition of free plasma caused the explosion that Riker and the others saw. The ship drifted into the asteroid field still cloaked, the device finally failing while the ship was partially phased through solid rock. The device is brought online, and the Enterprise disappears as the cloak engages. Picard orders the ship out of the asteroid, and the device allows them to pass through the debris blocking their escape, and out into deep space. With the Enterprise safely clear, Picard orders the cloak disengaged, despite Pressman's desperate objection. The starship decloaks, directly in front of the Terix. Picard sends a message to the warbird, advising them that the Romulan government will be contacted shortly regarding the incident. He then orders, under his authority as captain of the Enterprise, that Pressman will be arrested, and charged with violating the Treaty of Algeron. Riker points out that he too will have to be arrested, and Picard reluctantly agrees. Worf escorts Riker and the admiral off the bridge, Pressman noting angrily that he has a lot of friends at Starfleet Command – Picard quietly muses to himself that he will need them.

Clearing the Devolin system, Picard comes to Riker in the Enterprise brig. Dismissing Armstrong and disengaging the force field, he comes into the cell. He tells Riker that Admiral Shanthi has spoken to the captain to say that a full inquiry into the Pegasus incident will take place once the ship reaches Starbase 247; Picard tells Riker that he'll have some hard questions to answer, and may lose some of the respect he has earned since his days aboard the Pegasus. But, Picard notes, Riker stepped forward and did the right thing, even knowing the cost. As long as Riker can still do that, then he will still be proud to have him as his first officer. Together, the two officers walk out of the brig.

Memorable quotes

"I don't know, I think the resemblance is rather striking. Wouldn't you agree, Number One?"
"Isn't there something you have to do?"
"I'll be on the bridge!"

- Riker, imitating in both sentences Picard's voice while playing with a Picard doll, and a rather upset Picard


"Will?!"

- Troi, admonishing him playfully to put the doll down


"Captain Picard Day?"
"Oh uh...Yes it's a... it's it's for the children. I'm a.. (nervous chuckle) I'm a role model."
"I'm sure you are. Starfleet out."

- Admiral Blackwell and Picard, regarding the decorations behind the latter during communications


"Will, don't worry. It won't be like it was twelve years ago... and this time no one's going to stop us."

- Pressman, to Riker


"Oh, you'll be interested to know that I've arranged for a Commander Riker day next month. I'm even considering making an entry myself."
"Great..."

- Picard and Riker


"Will! I bet you never thought you'd see me again!"
"... it's good to see you, sir."
"Yeah sure it is, you look like you're about to faint!"

- Admiral Pressman and Riker


"He disobeyed a direct order and he risked a general court martial because he thought he was right. And when I read that, I knew that I had found my Number One."

- Picard telling Pressman how he chose Riker as his first officer


"Will, don't worry about it. You made a mistake, no harm done. You'll do better next time."
"Yeah... maybe."

- Riker and Dr. Crusher talking at cross purposes


"Sir, may I suggest you take this up with Admiral Pr..."
"I'm taking this up with you, Will! The Judge Advocate thought that you were participating in a conspiracy to cover up the truth!"

- Riker is confronted by Picard over what really happened on the Pegasus twelve years earlier


"Now that doesn't sound like the same man who grabbed a phaser and defended his captain twelve years ago."
"I've had twelve years to think about it. And if I had it to do over again, I would've grabbed the phaser and pointed it at you instead of them."
"So, on reflection, you'd rather be a traitor than a hero."
"I wasn't a hero, and neither were you! What you did was wrong, and I was wrong to support you, but I was too young and too stupid to realize it! You were the captain; I was the ensign. I was just following orders."
"And if you hadn't, you'd be dead right now along with all the rest of them! Dead because you listened to a bunch of mutinous cowards who were too blinded by fear to see what I was trying to do!"
"They were brave enough to risk their lives to stop you from violating a treaty the Federation signed in good faith!"

- Admiral Pressman and Riker


"I made you mister and I can break you just as easily!"

- Pressman, to Riker


"That's what it's about... a cloaking device. In the Treaty of Algeron, the Federation specifically agreed not to develop cloaking technology."
"And that treaty is the biggest mistake we ever made! Its kept us from exploiting a vital area of defense!"
"That treaty has kept us in peace for sixty years! And as a Starfleet officer, you're supposed to uphold it."
"Now that's enough! I'm taking command of this vessel! Mr. Worf, escort the captain to his quarters!"
(Worf folds his arms and neither moves nor speaks.)
"I don't think anyone's going to come to your defense this time."

- Picard, Admiral Pressman, and Riker, after the truth of the mission is discovered


"I have a lot of friends at Starfleet Command, captain!"
"You're going to need them."

- Admiral Pressman, under arrest and Picard

Background information

Frakes, Stewart, Burton and O'Quinn

Frakes, Stewart, director Burton and Terry O'Quinn

Story and script

Terry O'Quinn and Jonathan Frakes

O'Quinn and Frakes relax during filming

Production

Levar Burton and Michael Mack

LeVar Burton and Michael Mack between takes

Continuity

  • When Admiral Pressman and Riker are being transported back from the USS Pegasus with the cloak device, the tricorder used by Pressman is left behind on top of the console where the equipment was installed.

Apocrypha

  • A story in the Star Trek: New Frontier short story anthology No Limits features Mackenzie Calhoun, while working undercover for Starfleet Intelligence, sneaking aboard the Romulan ship that is transporting the cloaking device that the Pegasus was using back to Romulan space in order to destroy it.

Video and DVD releases

Links and references

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Also starring

Guest star

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Co-star

Uncredited co-stars

Stand-ins

References

Altair III; asteroid alpha 331; asteroid beta 671; asteroid gamma 601; bat'leth; board of inquiry; Boylen; brig; "Captain Picard Day"; cloaking device; court martial; Crazy Horse, USS; D'deridex-class; DeSoto, Robert; Devolin system; doll; drawings; escape pod; Farpoint Station; Federation; fleet admiral; Galaxy-class; gaseous anomaly; helmsman; Hood, USS; inertial damper; ionizing radiation; Judge Advocate General; metallurgy; Mekoria Quasar; Menegay, Paul; Mintakan tapestry; number one; Pegasus, USS; phasing cloaking device; polarity; priority one message; Raner; red alert; resonance signature; role model; Romulan; Romulan High Command; Romulan warbird; Romulus; sashimi; Sector 1607; Shanthi; speed limit; Starbase 247; Starfleet Academy; Starfleet Intelligence; Starfleet Security; tachyon scan; terakine; Terix, IRW; Tomed Incident; Treaty of Algeron; verteron; warp core breach; yellow alert

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