All language subtitles for Star Trek The Next Generation S02E05

Picard:
Captain's log, stardate 42477.2.

The enterprise has been diverted
to the ramatis star system.

It seems that both sides
of a bitter planetary conflict

have petitioned startleet

to transport to their world a mediator
they have mutually selected.

Our orders are transportation only,
no interference.

Reduce to half impulse.

Reducing velocity
to one-half impulse.

Come.

Ah, number one, look at this.

Ever since we left
the Lima Sierra system,

I've been puzzling over how the third
planet could maintain such an orbit

when it's theoretically impossible.

But consider this.

- There's no degeneration.
- Exactly.

Why? — why?

I haven't a clue.

Well, perhaps this facsimile
lacks the proper mass.

Perhaps. But if this is
an accurate representation,

it could explain what happened
in that system.

Perhaps.

Well, it's, uh, not a matter
of any great moment,

just a knot I had to untie.

So, what do you want
to see me about?

- Oh, we've arrived at ramatis III.
- Oh, well.

Time to leave.

- Standard orbit, Mr. Crusher.
- Standard orbit.

Mr. Data, you have the bridge.

Transporter room 5.

I'm still a little uncomfortable
with your leading this away team.

This is not an away team, commander.
I consider this a ceremonial function.

For me not to go could be construed
as lack of interest.

You will be careful, sir?

Oh, cluck, cluck, cluck,
number one.

- Sir?
- You're being a mother hen.

I appreciate your concern.

Actually, I'm looking forward
to meeting this mediator.

- Came a long way to get him.
- They wanted the best.

That, according to all reports,
is riva.

If he can put an end to all the years
of bloodletting on those planets,

I think we should do everything
in our power to assist him.

Our job is not
to police the galaxy, sir.

Isn't that my speech, number one?
No, of course, you're right.

We must not get involved.

Coordinates have been input, sir.

Have your sensors indicated
any problem down there, lieutenant?

None.

But you're feeling a certain confusion
about this mission.

I've never known you
to have such strong emotions,

except when you're expecting
to do battle.

- I am not expecting battle.
- Then what is bothering you?

Riva.

Ah. Riva negotiated several treaties

between the klingons
and the federation.

Before him, there was no klingon word
for peacemaker.

Then I can understand
why you're feeling uneasy.

Now, look,
this is a simple ceremonial greeting.

Nothing more.

All right?

Aye, sir.

Energize.

Picard:
Space, the final frontier.

These are the voyages
of the starship enterprise.

Its continuing mission:
To explore strange new worlds,

to seek out new life
and new civilizations,

to boldly go where no one
has gone before.

Captain, this is the enterprise.

We've arrived safely, number one.

But so far, we've been ignored.

- I'll keep you informed.
- I would appreciate it.

Captain. Worf: Sir.

Riva.

Please, come closer.

Before I start,
is there anything you need?

Food? Refreshments?

Thank you, no.

Then proceed.

Greetings from
the united federation of planets.

I'm captain Jean-Luc picard
of the USS enterprise.

This is counselor troi,
lieutenant worf.

- Greetings.
- Welcome to ramatis.

I have been expecting you.

You are empathic.

Then although you already know
my feelings towards you,

allow me to put them into words.

I am looking forward to this journey,
now more than ever,

because it gives me a chance
to be in your company.

I'm flattered.

I, too, am looking forward
to learning more about you.

There are aspects to riva
of which we've not been informed.

Harmony: Precisely.

Our way of communicating
has developed over the centuries,

and it's one
that I find quite harmonious.

- Then riva, the mediator...
- Is deaf.

- Deaf?
- Born, and hope to die.

And the three of you speak for him?

All:

We serve as translators.

We convey not only his thoughts
but his emotional intent as well.

I am the scholar.

I represent the intellect

and speak in matters of judgement,
philosophy, logic.

Also, I am the dreamer,

the part that longs to see the beauty
beyond the truth,

which is always the first duty of art.

I am the poet who...

Artists, they tend to ramble,
neglect the moment.

I am passion, the libido.
I am the anarchy of lust.

The romantic and the lover.

I'm also the warrior,
the perfect line which never wavers.

I am that
which binds all the others together.

I am Harmony, wisdom, balance.

Remarkable.
And so the three of you...

Scholar: Speak to me.
Picard: What?

Speak directly to me.

This unique form of presentation

provoked this inadvertent breach
in protocol.

No insult was intended.

Scholar: Then none is perceived.

I'm curious how this rare form
of communication came about.

The gene for hearing is not present
in my planet's ruling line.

Not that unusual.

Indeed, it is similar
to the house of Hanover

on your planet earth,
all of whom had hemophilia.

Or to the leaders of fendaus v,
who were without limbs.

Many of our galaxy's
greatest contributors

have been similarly special.

Scholar:
My chorus is so attuned,

they can hear my thoughts
and translate to you.

It is a relationship
that goes back for centuries.

Their ancestors provided
the same service to my ancestors.

Your method of communication
is elegant and quite beautiful.

It takes a fine mind to realize that,
counselor troi.

This part of you doesn't speak
very often.

Warrior:
Only when the spirit moves me.

Riva, if you're ready,
the situation on solais v is critical.

- We should not delay.
- Scholar: Very well.

- With your permission, captain.
- Make it so, Mr. Worf.

Enterprise, this is the away team.
Seven to beam up.

O'brien: Commander riker,

the away team plus four
is on board.

Acknowledged.
Ensign, set your course for solais v.

Course is set.

- Velocity, warp 8.
- Warp 8, aye.

- Engage, ensign.
- Yes, sir.

Riker: What is this?

Riva is deaf.
These three speak for him.

Treat them as interpreters.
Address yourselves directly to riva.

Now, may I present
my first officer...?

Scholar:
First, captain, may I say,

it is an honor to be on board
such a fine vessel.

Now please continue
with the introductions.

This is my first officer,
commander riker.

It is an honor to meet you.

Lieutenant commander data.

Scholar:
It is a pleasure to meet such a

unique individual.

Thank you.

Lieutenant geordi la forge.

It is my pleasure to meet you, sir.

- What is that you're wearing?
- A visor.

It interprets
the electromagnetic spectrum

and then carries the readings
to my brain.

And without it, can you see?

Without it, I'm as blind as a stump.

Then your visor serves
the same function as my chorus,

which interprets my thoughts
and translates them into sound.

- Yes.
- And you don't resent it?

- The visor or being blind?
- Scholar: Either.

No, since they're both a part of me,
and I really like who I am,

there's no reason for me
to resent either one.

What is your position on the ship?

I'm the chief engineer, sir.

It's a blessing to understand
that we are special.

- Each in his own way.
- Yes.

Yes, that's the way I feel exactly.

I offer the hospitality of my vessel.

And at your convenience,
there is a briefing on the solari wars.

If you wish, I'll have you conducted
to your quarters.

Harmony: Thank you.

Perhaps, if it is not inconvenient,
counselor troi could escort me.

With your permission.

This way.

What about you?

At times like this,
we become an encumbrance.

So if you have rooms for us...

Lieutenant worf will escort you.

Riva's not what I expected.

Much of what we do is similar.

Yes, I suppose in a way it is.

We have both learned how
to allow people to examine feelings

hidden deep within their psyche.

In fact, being with you here now
is provoking an emotional revelation.

You mean some emotion
buried deep within your psyche?

Well, not that deep.

Exactly what are you feeling?

Can't you tell?

Some of it.

Well, I feel that soon,

perhaps after the briefing
by your captain,

that you will be hungry,

and that perhaps we could dine
together and compare experiences.

I'd like that. — as will I.

Will he be with us?

Well, until we find our own method
of communication.

I look forward to that time.

I'm sorry, data, begin the briefing.

The factions on solais v
are historical enemies.

So many have died that both societies
are on the verge of extinction.

Enough.

Thank you, captain,
there is no need to continue.

The specific issues of the conflict
have no relevance.

So none of the background
which we have provided

would be helpful in understanding
why they continue to fight.

The portfolio will indicate
that the conflict is over a piece of land

or wealth
or some other tangible asset.

But we both know
that is not the case.

They've been at war for so long,
it has become personal.

Exactly.

The basis for peace
must also be personal.

This is an historic confrontation,
correct?

The factions have been at war
for 15 centuries.

Scholar: What's changed?

I do not understand what you mean.

Scholar: They have been
killing each other for a long time.

Now they want to talk peace.

So something about the situation
has recently changed.

What's the new piece to the puzzle?

Unknown, sir.

Perhaps they have run out
of people to kill.

In any case, whatever the reason,

peace is now preferred,
which should make your job easier.

Scholar:
Well, if not easier, at least possible.

For now, they are motivated.

But it doesn't matter,
I'll find something.

I always have. Picard: Always?

To date, I have never failed.
Now, unless there is something else...

No, this is entirely for your benefit.

Then thank you
for your time and effort.

I believe I have to get ready
for a dinner appointment.

If you will excuse me.

Yes, of course, the, uh...

The meeting is adjourned.

Our mediator is very self-assured.

We'll know soon enough
if he can deliver.

We're now approaching solais v.

- Half impulse.
- Slowing to one-half impulse.

The sound of the ship
is quite remarkable.

Can't you feel it?

It moves through my body
like a great pulse.

I've grown so accustomed to it,
I forget it's there.

It's easy to let that happen.

Sometimes we must allow
the surroundings to flow over us,

to dwell on each separate part,

how it feels to allow it to fill you.

How do we communicate?

I know you can read lips,
but I need your words.

Are here, on top.

What's under them...

Their meaning

Is what's important.

Yes, that's true.

We both know

How to express important words, like

dream.

Being here with you. Yes.

Being here with you now
is very special to me too.

Standard orbit.

Captain, I'm reading laser activity
on solais v.

How concentrated is the activity?

It is localized but very intense.

So much for the cease-fire.

Hailing frequencies.

I'm receiving one side only.

This is captain Jean-Luc picard,

commander of the federation starship
USS enterprise.

If you continue
to violate the cease-fire,

I will abort this mission.

You have no jurisdiction here,
picard.

Where is riva?

Riva is in charge of the summit.
I command the ship that brings him.

I will not endanger this ship
under any circumstances.

Worf: The other faction
is breaking through, sir.

Riva gave his word
we would speak to no one else.

Now who breaks the rules?
Where is riva?

I shall summon him.

Get riva here.

Riker: Counselor troi,
please have riva report to the bridge.

They need you on the bridge now.

The cease-fire has been broken.

I'm sure I can resolve that.

- Put them on the viewscreen.
- Picard: Viewer on.

The quality of the transmission
is very poor.

It is sufficient.

Brothers, your bravery
as fighters is known.

Now you must demonstrate courage
in a new way.

Cease hostilities.

Allow us to meet.

The laser fire has ceased.

For how long?

These solari don't seem
likely candidates for peace.

I will need to see
a topographical overlay

of the battle area
in order to pick a site for the meetings.

Then I will need your help
in creating the proper setting.

Riker:
Worf, prepare your security team.

Yes, sir.

- That's not necessary.
- But it is prudent.

I prefer to arrive with
the smallest possible complement.

We do not want to add
to an already tense situation.

If that is your judgment, so be it.

We're here to provide
whatever service you require.

Thank you, captain.

Scholar: There.

Beam us down to that hilltop
and inform the factions to join us.

The time for killing
has come to an end.

- Phasers on stun, Mr. Worf.
- You won't need those.

I'm sure we won't. Energize.

Yes, this will do.

It is important
that we set this up properly.

Commander.

If it is possible,
I would like torches here and here.

Engineering, this is the away team.

Yes, commander.

Riker:
We are going to need your help.

I thought you might.

We would like two torches,
head high.

- And what else?
- A table here.

Describe it.

Three-sided and, if possible,
made to resemble indigenous rock.

- Riker: Did you read that, geordi?
- I did. That should be no problem.

When will the emissaries arrive?

Well, it shouldn't be too long.

And how long do you think
the negotiations will take?

They won't go quickly.

They are coming, commander.

Scholar: The first few minutes
will be very tense.

Please stay calm.

And do not respond,
even if you are provoked.

We'll do our best.

Who is riva?

I am riva.

Be at ease. I commend you both.

To come here
proves not only your courage

but your wisdom.

Please,
give this conference a chance.

I have no magic.

You have been fighting all your lives.

- You have known only...
- No, no, never, never.

Death first. Riker: Riva!

You traitor!

No, wait, wait.

Away team to enterprise.
Beam us up now.

His words are not mine.

Please, riva, we need you.

We need you!

- How did this happen?
- Riker: A total surprise.

Apparently,
a member of one of the factions

didn't like the idea of peace.

I don't understand
what you're trying to say. Counselor?

Troi: Riva.

Go slowly. Slowly.

Can you write it out?

I am so sorry
that your friends were killed.

I'm sorry, I don't know
what you are trying to tell me.

We have to find some way
to communicate with him.

Data, he knows some kind
of gestural language.

- Find out which one and learn it.
- Aye, sir.

Counselor, take him to sickbay.
Maybe pulaski can help.

Listen to me. You are not alone.
Do you understand?

We are all in this together now.

Picard:
Captain's log, supplemental.

We are monitoring
increased military activity on solais v.

I fear that without riva,

we will be unable to keep the solari
from destroying themselves.

How's it going?

I have eliminated all but five
distinct forms of signing.

I will learn them all.

Computer, show me gestural language
designation m-9.

Worf: Very interesting.

A technique of communication
that is both silent and covert.

It could be very useful.

The use of gestures and hand signals
predates the spoken word

in most cultures.

The major exception
being the leyrons of malkus ix,

who actually developed
a written language first.

Computer, continue presentation.

Increase.

Increase.

Increase.

Come.

How's our mediator?

The same. He's withdrawn.
He's very frightened.

All of his life, he's been in control,

and now for the first time,
he doesn't have any answers.

The doctor gave him
a complete medical examination.

His condition is hereditary.

His brain can't receive
auditory information.

So all the prosthetics

and surgical techniques I can use
wouldn't work.

I don't know what we can do
to help him.

I can't do anything.

It's up to him,
and he's stopped cooperating.

Counselor, couldn't you...?

Confidence is faith in one's self.

It can't easily be given by another.

You're right, of course.

Come.

Captain, I have reviewed and stored
five distinct signing languages.

Here is an example of the first.

This is blue. This is the blue ocean.

This is the blue ocean at sunset.

This is two people walking along
the beach by the blue ocean at sunset.

This is two happy people in love

walking along the beach
by the blue ocean at sunset.

- This is two peop...
- Enough.

Picard: Riva.

Riva, commander data
has learned your sign language.

Talk to us.

Data: It was my fault.

I am responsible for their deaths.

In my arrogance, I thought no one
could possibly harm the great riva.

I am such a fool.

You are not to blame.

What happened appears to have been
the work of one desperate man.

It may not reflect the feelings
of the others.

Data: They were more
than my interpreters.

They were also my friends.

They were a part of me.

I did not realize how much a part

until now.

We have been contacted
by the factions on solais.

They want to renew negotiations.

Data: I cannot. I will not.

Don't turn away.

You have a chance to make
some good come out of this tragedy.

This could be the catalyst
which binds them together.

Someone else will have to speak
with them, not me.

Not after what I allowed to happen.
How could I?

But data understands you. Use him.
Let him explain your words.

When data speaks for me,

can you hear my anguish,
my despair?

Data is a fine machine,

but he cannot take the place
of my chorus.

It took years
to develop a communication.

That cannot be easily replaced.

The solari need you.

I cannot help them.

Captain, please,
take me back to ramatis.

That is regrettable.

A lot more people are going to die.

It's possible to install optical devices
which look like normal eyes

and would still give you
about the same visual range

as the visor.

Done?

You say almost.

- How much reduction?
- Twenty percent.

Pulaski: There's another option.

I could attempt
to regenerate your optic nerve

and, with the help of the replicator,
fashion normal eyes.

You would see like everyone else.

Wait a minute.
I was told that wasn't possible.

I've done it twice in situations
somewhat similar to yours.

Geordi, it would eliminate
the constant pain you are under.

Why are you hesitating?

Well, when I came to see you,
it was to talk about modifying this.

And now you're saying
it could be possible

for me to have normal vision?

I don't know.

I'd be giving up a lot.

There's something else
you must know.

This is a one-shot.

If you decide to change your mind,
there's no going back.

And there are risks.

I can offer choices, not guarantees.

Well, this, uh...

This is a lotto think about.

I'll, uh, get back to you, doctor.
Thank you.

Captain is going to take you back
to ramatis.

But first he's given me permission

to attempt to settle the conflict
down on solais.

We've come so far
and paid such a terrible price,

I must try.

Help me.

You would be better off
without my help.

I have never attempted anything
like this before.

When dealing with two factions
so diametrically opposed,

so entrenched in their positions,
where do you start?

You want to know
if I had some special technique.

I want to know anything
you can tell me which could help.

Data: There is no trick.

- I had no magic.
- What about your chorus?

Yes. My chorus was special.

They allowed me
to combine different perceptions.

So there was a trick.

Not really.

My technique
was to look for some thing,

no matter how small,

that was common to both groups

and then to begin a process
where one person or one group

expresses themselves to each other.

That's very hard to accomplish.

But what is even more difficult
is to get each side to listen,

really listen, to each other.

And to understand.

This isn't going to be easy for me.

You are very good with people.

But what I do is different.

Data: The real secret

is turning disadvantage
into advantage.

Why can't you do that?

Why can't you turn your disadvantage
into an advantage?

Data: That is interesting.

That would give them
something in common.

I do not understand, counselor.
To what is he referring?

Thank you. Thank me. Ah.

I will have the captain contact them
down on the planet

and tell them to prepare
for your return.

There are no life signs
in the immediate area.

All right. Stay sharp.

We may have to get out of there
in a hurry.

Set phasers on stun.

Energize.

The area is clear, commander.

Put the table over there.

Engineering,
this is commander riker.

La forge: Go ahead, sir.

You can beam the table
and torches down now.

Light the torches to let them know
that I am back.

It may be quite a while
before the emissaries arrive.

They'll be more cautious
after the last incident.

Data:
You may leave whenever you choose.

I will send out a message
when I am ready to go.

Deanna, I don't understand
what he's going to do.

How can he mediate
without his interpreters?

He won't even be able
to talk to them.

Riva is going to teach them
sign language.

Data: Yes. It is turning
a disadvantage into an advantage.

Learning sign

will be a part of their process

of learning how to live together
in peace.

While they are learning
how to communicate with riva,

they'll be learning
how to communicate with each other.

Data: And that is the first and most
important aspect of any relationship.

Counselor, it took me only moments
to learn sign language.

It will take them months.

Time well spent.

Data: These people
have been fighting all of their lives.

They know only hatred,
suspicion and fear.

Even with my chorus,

I could not have changed
their attitudes in a day.

We have a chance.

They want these talks
to be successful.

Well, I'm still not comfortable
leaving you here alone.

Data: Thank you for your concern.
I will be fine.

And thank you

for everything.

Enterprise, four to beam up.

Good luck.

Ri ke r:
First officer's log, stardate 42479.3.

We leave the solais system

confident that riva will help the solari
achieve a lasting peace.

Wesley:
Coordinates set, commander.

Take us out of orbit.

Come.

- You wanted to see me?
- Yes.

You read me well enough
to sense how I feel about you

and what you do on this ship.

But I just wanted to say the words.

Thank you.