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Subject: "Memento Mori" - Introduction and Teaser
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Hi,
I know I said I'd post them next year, but what the hell.... I got hold of
them, so here they are.
After "I, Locutus", I got it into my big head that I should try my hand at a
script. Actually, I tried two and this is the first. The second one, "
Heritage", I shall post later this week.
I can see the flaws in it (eg. the humor seems slightly out of place in an
episode I was planning to be rather dark an ominous), but I still like the
basic story line (I wrote it, so that figures!).
But I would still appreciate any comments and criticisms that you manage to
think up, if you manage to wade through the whole thing that is!!!
Oh, by the way, the title is latin for "Remember to die" - if you can't make
the story pretensious, I figured they may go for the title!
All the best,
Ryan.
And away we go......
STAR TREK: "Memento Mori" - REV. 8/7/93 - TEASER
TEASER
FADE IN:
1. EXT. ENTERPRISE AND OTHER SHIP (OPTICAL) 1.
The Enterprise is stationary, alongside a smaller,
yet fair-sized vessel of unknown design.
2. INT. OTHER SHIP. 2.
The interior is dimly lit, filled with large pipes
and power conduits that stretch overhead and large
metal containers that crowd the deck. Between the
large pipes and metal containers, a metal walk-way
with a railing runs from the ship's upper level at
right angles to the above pipes.
A beam of energy, from a phaser, burns a hole in one
of the large containers, narrowly missing an
obviously-frightened humanoid, who continues to run
away between the vast containers and assorted
machinery.
Tired, he hides between two containers, pressing
himself back into the darkness as nearby footsteps
clang against the metal deck. He stiffens as he
sees a figure appearing at the opening which he just
entered. After a slight hesitation, the humanoid
launches himself towards the figure, pushing it
against the far bulkhead. He attempts a blow at his
pursuer's head, but it is blocked. The other
strikes back, but it merely glances off the
humanoid, who retreats hurriedly. The pursuer, who
we now see to be RIKER, gets up and continues the
pursuit.
As they pass under the walk-way from the upper
level, DATA, who has just arrived there, drops over
the side, landing next to Riker. Taken by surprise,
Riker drops to his knee and aims his phaser at Data,
reading himself for an attack. He stops when he
sees who it is.
RIKER
(To Data)
Come on.
They chase after the fleeing humanoid, whose escape
is blocked by WORF.
WORF
(To humanoid)
Do not move.
Their quarry spins around to retreat, but finds
Riker and Data blocking his way.
The humanoid's face is caught in a light in the
otherwise dim surroundings.
RIKER (CONT.)
(To humanoid)
Maraan!
Riker moves forward to grab MARAAN, but as he does
so, everything but this unusual humanoid seems to
distort, then vanishes, to be replaced by....
3. INT. ENGINEERING. 3.
The distortion clears and MARAAN finds himself
aboard the Enterprise in Main Engineering; he is on
the second level that runs around the
matter/antimatter reactor, which pulses a few feet
away from him. Momentarily disorientated, he looks
down to the first level, towards the Master
Situation Monitor.
RIKER, DATA and GEORDI are standing near the Master
Systems Display, facing in his direction. Before
them stands an exact duplicate of Maraan, holding a
phaser that is aimed at Riker, who is unarmed.
Riker takes a step towards the duplicate Maraan, his
hand outstretched.
RIKER
(To duplicate Maraan)
Give me the phaser, Maraan.
Maraan watches as his duplicate fires the phaser. A
beam of energy strikes Riker in the chest,
propelling him back into Data, who lowers him to the
deck. Data feels for Riker's pulse at his neck, but
doesn't find one.
DATA
Commander Riker is dead.
Shocked, Maraan backs away from the railing on the
second level and bumps into a control panel behind
him. A Personal Access Display Device (PADD) that
had been left on the panel is knocked off and
topples over the edge, falling to the level below,
where it shatters as it hits the deck. All look up
in his direction.
Panicking, Maraan moves away from the control panel,
but doesn't look where he is going. He hits the
railing that stretches around the second level and
begins to fall over it to the first level. But as
he does so, he distorts and disappears. The Entire
Main Engineering vanishes with him as we.....
FADE
OUT.
END OF TEASER
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Subject: Memento Mori: Act One
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Hi,
Oh, by the way, the line spacing, etc may be a little out, with jumps every
now and then to allow for page breaks. Couldn't do much about that when
posting it.
All the best,
Ryan.
STAR TREK: "Memento Mori" - REV. 8/7/93 - ACT ONE
ACT ONE
FADE IN:
4. EXT. ENTERPRISE MOVING UNDER IMPULSE POWER (OPTICAL) 4.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 94015.7.
Ship's sensors recently detected
an intense burst of radiation in
Main Engineering. Lieutenant-
Commander LaForge has been
alerted, and is currently
investigating. We are
proceeding under impulse power
and shall continue to do so
until the warp engines have been
ruled out as a possible source
of this leak.
5. INT. ENGINEERING. 5.
RIKER is standing beside a seated GEORDI in the
Chief Engineer's Office, studying the readouts on
the panel before him. Geordi keys in a few
additional directives then sits back and frowns as
the results appear on the screen.
RIKER
That's not an expression I'm
used to seeing on your face, Mr
LaForge.
GEORDI
It's not an expression I'm used
to having, Commander. But when
faced with this.... Well, what
expression would one expect?
RIKER
Not good, then?
GEORDI
"Not good" is an understatement.
(Pauses)
According to these readings, the
radiation emissions are coming
from no-where.
RIKER
How is that possible?
GEORDI
It's not.
RIKER
Will it be safe to return to
Warp speed at this point?
GEORDI
I've ruled out the warp engines
as a possible source, so there
shouldn't be any danger.
Riker walks to the nearest intercom and speaks into
it.
RIKER
Riker to Bridge.
PICARD (V.O.)
Picard here, Number One.
RIKER
Mr LaForge assures me that there
would be no danger in our
returning to Warp speed,
Captain. However, I still
advise caution.
PICARD (V.O.)
Acknowledged. We'll be
proceeding at warp four. Bridge
out.
Riker turns to rejoin Geordi, but as he does so, a
large distortion suddenly appears in the air, near
the second level railing. MARAAN is flung out of
the middle of the distortion and crashes to the deck
below.
RIKER (CONT.)
(Hitting intercom button again)
Security alert! We have an
intruder in Main Engineering!
Riker rushes forward and kneels beside Maraan.
Geordi moves to the other side of the alien, taking
out a tricorder.
RIKER (CONT.)
Don't move. You're on board a
Federation starship.
Maraan's face is filled with tension and fear.
RIKER (CONT.)
Calm down. You're going to be
fine. We're not going to hurt
you.
Geordi opens the tricorder and scans Maraan, who
tries to move away.
RIKER (CONT.)
It's a scanning device. It
can't harm you.
GEORDI
He's clearly humanoid,
Commander. But my tricorder
seems unable to get an accurate
reading of his internal make-up.
RIKER
(To Maraan)
Who are you?
Maraan does not reply, but continues to stare at
Riker, a mixture of fear and distress on his face.
WORF and two security guards enter.
RIKER (CONT.)
(To Security guards)
Take him to Sickbay. I'll be
there shortly.
The two guards help a dazed Maraan out of
Engineering.
WORF
Did he attempt anything of a
threatening nature, Commander?
RIKER
No. But I'd keep a guard on him
all the same.
WORF
I would not have suggested
otherwise.
RIKER
(To Geordi)
Carry on with your
investigation, Mr LaForge; and
keep me apprised of any
developments.
Riker and Worf leave Engineering.
6. INT. SICKBAY. 6.
PICARD, TROI and Dr. CRUSHER. RIKER enters. MARAAN
is on a bio-bed out of ear-range.
CRUSHER
(To Picard and Troi)
I can find nothing physically
wrong with him, but I'll need a
more indepth examination to rule
out any possibility of damage
caused by that fall. As for
internal injuries, all my
medical scanners are useless.
It seems he has some kind of
internal shield that blocks out
all scans into his body.
Crusher moves to the bed on which Maraan is lying.
PICARD
Counsellor?
TROI
He definitely is suffering from
a recent traumatic experience,
Captain. What it is, I cannot
say, but it is undoubtedly
causing great mental anguish.
PICARD
(To Riker)
Is there any indication of where
he came from? Or what he is
doing here?
RIKER
As far as I could make out, he
just popped out of no-where.
And he wasn't very talkative.
We didn't get so much as one
word out of him.
Crusher approaches from Maraan's bed.
CRUSHER
He's awake now, so if you can
make him overcome that inability
to speak, he's all yours.
Picard and Riker move towards Maraan's bed.
PICARD
(To Maraan)
I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard of
the USS Enterprise, the vessel
on which you are now aboard.
And this is my First Officer,
Commander William Riker.
Maraan's gaze fixes and remains on Riker.
PICARD (CONT.)
And you are?
MARAAN
Maraan, Captain. I am called
Maraan.
PICARD
Well, Maraan, would you mind
telling me how you came to be on
my ship and what you are doing
here?
Maraan does not answer immediately.
MARAAN
I don't know.
7. INT. CORRIDOR. 7.
PICARD and RIKER.
RIKER
He's hiding something. That bit
about not remembering...
PICARD
I'm inclined to agree, Number
One. "Who knows most says
least", and he's definitely not
saying it all. But he's in the
capable hands of Counsellor
Troi. Hopefully she'll be able
to get something more productive
from him.
RIKER
Right now, we're still left with
the question of who he really is
and from where he really came.
They stop at the entrance to a turbo-lift.
PICARD
Prepare a conference for oh-
nine-hundred. I want some
answers by then, to this and
those radiation emissions.
The doors open and they step inside.
RIKER
I'll let Mr LaForge know.
The doors close behind them.
8. INT. TURBO-LIFT. 8.
PICARD and RIKER.
PICARD
(To Computer)
Bridge.
RIKER
There's one other thing I've
been meaning to ask you,
Captain.
PICARD
Oh? What's that?
RIKER
You know I've been trying to
organise a concert. Well, I've
finally managed to coax Data
into doing a peice on his
violin, with Donaldson, Graff
and Carter, of course. And I
was wondering if you would be
willing to put in an appearance.
PICARD
An appearance?
RIKER
On your flute. I've been
hearing from Doctor Crusher that
you've become quite
proficient....
PICARD
No. No, no. Absolutely not.
RIKER
It would make a lovely change of
pace, and I'm sure the crew
would enjoy....
PICARD
Doctor Crusher has obviously
been too generous in her
praises. I'm simply not up to
the challenge...
RIKER
Well, if you change your
mind....
PICARD
The chances of that are very
slim.
RIKER
....you know where to find me.
PICARD
Thank you, Will. It's kind of
you to ask, but I don't think
so. Not one bit.
The doors open and the two exit the turbo-lift.
9. INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL) 9.
GEORDI is standing near the viewing panel on the
wall, indicating a set of readings. PICARD, RIKER
and Dr. CRUSHER are seated around the conference
table.
GEORDI
Now according to these sets of
figures, the radiation emission
has no point of entry into Main
Engineering. It came out of no-
where. And that, Captain, I
find hard to accept.
PICARD
Our uninvited guest also
appeared out of no-where, Mr
LaForge. Have you and Mr Data
looked into a possible
connection between the two?
Geordi walks towards the table and the viewing panel
darkens.
GEORDI
We've started to, sir. In fact,
Data is working on it as we
speak. But we'll need more time
before we can give you any more
information.
PICARD
Try and keep that time as short
as possible.
GEORDI
Aye, sir.
Geordi sits down. Picard turns to Dr. Crusher.
PICARD
Doctor, you've run additional
scans on our guest. Has any
additional information come out?
CRUSHER
No; my scans are still being
blocked. There is no way I can
get a look at his internal make-
up, and he won't tell me what's
causing the obstruction.
RIKER
Where is he now?
CRUSHER
He's been assigned to guest
quarters. Deanna is with him.
PICARD
Well, if no one has anything
else to add, the meeting's
adjourned.
All exit. Riker and Geordi are the last to leave.
RIKER
Geordi, I know you're not
musically inclined, but I was
wondering if you would like to
take part in the concert I'm
organising.....
GEORDI
Don't even ask, Commander. I
don't even whistle very well.
10. INT. TEN-FORWARD.
10.
TROI picks up two drinks from the bar and moves to
the table at which MARAAN is seated. She offers a
glass to Maraan before sitting down.
MARAAN
Thank you.
TROI
I've got the feeling you aren't
telling me everything, Maraan.
You're hiding something.
MARAAN
I don't understand things all
too well myself......
(CONTINUED)
MARAAN (CONT.)
So I don't know how to express
it to you in terms that you
would understand.
TROI
Try.
Maraan is silent for a moment.
MARAAN
Those two people I spoke to in
your Recovery Centre, what were
their names?
TROI
You spoke to Captain Picard and
Commander Riker.
MARAAN
Riker. Who is he? What is his
function?
TROI
He's the First Officer of this
ship.
MARAAN
Enterprise.
TROI
Yes, the Enterprise. Why?
MARAAN
No reason.
(Pauses)
This Riker, he was the one who
found me. He found me when I
came here, and I just wanted to
know who he was.
Troi watches him, sensing there is something more to
it than Maraan is letting on.
11. INT. ENGINEERING
11.
GEORDI is working at the Duty Engineer's Console
while DATA is analysing a set of readings on the
Master Systems Display.
GEORDI
(To Data)
All systems check clear. Damn.
Geordi walks towards Data.
GEORDI (CONT.)
Well, it's not any one of the
power transfer conduits or any
of our secondary systems. Have
you found anything?
DATA
No. However, the radiation
emissions do seem to have
stopped. Whatever caused the
leak, it was temporary.
GEORDI
That doesn't make me feel much
better, Data. It happened once
and it could happen again. And
I want to know about it before
it does happen again.
DATA
I have established that it was
linked to high intensity photons
being released into the
surrounding area. But as to
what caused the photons, I have
no idea.
GEORDI
High intensity photons, eh?
Well, let's run through all
power distribution systems.
There may have been a fault in
one of them.
Geordi walks back to the Duty Engineer's Console.
12. INT. MARAAN'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)
12.
MARAAN enters his Quarters, hesitates, then heads
for the comm-panel on his desk.
MARAAN
Require accessing instructions
to computer files containing
specified information.
COMPUTER
Access to certain materials
restricted. Appropriate
passwords and identification can
be given vocally or manually.
Please specify the relevant
information required for...
MARAAN
Access all files pertaining to a
Commander Riker, First Officer
of Enterprise.
COMPUTER
Certain files under given
specifications are restricted.
Please supply appropriate
passwords and identification
for....
MARAAN
List files under given
specifications that are not
restricted.
A long list appears on the viewscreen before him.
Maraan studies it for a moment.
MARAAN (CONT.)
Access service record and past
history of Commander William
Riker.
New information appears on the screen before him,
and he waits for a moment, taking in the various
information before him.
MARAAN (CONT.)
Now list all restricted
information on Commander William
Riker.
COMPUTER
Please supply appropriate
passwords and identification....
Maraan gently rests two fingers on the comm-panel.
MARAAN
Over-ride. Identification given
without voice-commands. Access
necessary passwords and
identification and re-route to
current directory.....
Suddenly whole files fill the monitor and Maraan
moves closer to study them.
FADE
OUT.
END OF ACT ONE
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Subject: Memento Mori: Act Two - with Act Two posted this time!
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STAR TREK: "Memento Mori" - REV. 8/7/93 - ACT TWO
ACT TWO
FADE IN:
13. INT. CORRIDOR.
13.
RIKER waits for a turbo-lift. Finally, the door
opens to reveal TROI inside. He steps inside.
14. INT. TURBO-LIFT.
14.
RIKER and TROI.
RIKER
Deanna.
TROI
Hello, Will. Where are you
headed?
RIKER
(To Computer)
Deck Ten.
(To Troi)
Ten Forward. I've got to make a
few arrangements for the concert
next week. Which reminds me,
it's not too late for you to
change your mind.
TROI
No, I don't think I will.
RIKER
Come on. You've got a great
voice. And we've got no vocals
as yet. It'll add to the spirit
of the evening. And from the
few people I've got, we could do
with an additional spirit.
TROI
I don't know, Will. Who else
have you asked?
RIKER
McPherson, Harold, Geordi and
the Captain have all refused
flat-out. Worf declined, saying
his rendition of "Aktuh and
Maylota", a peice of Klingon
opera I believe, would not
complement the rest of the
show....
(CONTINUED)
RIKER (CONT.)
I've got Data, Sanderson,
Spinelli, and myself.
Donaldson, Graff and Carter will
be playing with Data. Not much
else.
Riker and Troi exit the turbo-lift.
15. INT. CORRIDOR.
15.
RIKER and TROI.
TROI
Look, I'll think about it. But
I'm not promising anything.
RIKER
That's all I ask.
(beat)
So, how is our mysterious guest?
It's been three days and he's
still not talking?
TROI
Talking? No. Asking questions,
yes.
RIKER
What sort of questions?
TROI
Well, they all definitely have
something in common. They all
revolve around you.
RIKER
Me?
TROI
Apparently, our guest has
developed quite an interest in
you. He's been asking me
questions about what kind of a
person you are, what function
you serve on this ship, do you
work in Engineering on a regular
basis.
RIKER
Has he told you what the reason
is for this sudden interest?
TROI
He's kept that somewhat vague
and he doesn't make a point of
asking the questions straight
out. He did say it's just that
you were the one who first
helped him when he arrived here,
but I think there's more to it
than that.
RIKER
I haven't even seen him since we
spoke in Sickbay.
TROI
Maybe you should go speak to
him. If he finds it more easy
talking to you, you may have
more luck finding out who he is
and what he's doing here.
RIKER
All right. I'll pay him a
visit; find out what's going on.
16. MARAAN'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)
16.
MARAAN is behind his desk, reading from the small
monitor before him. His door chimes.
MARAAN
(Switching monitor off)
Yes. You may enter.
The door slides open and RIKER enters.
MARAAN
Yes; Commander Riker is it?
RIKER
I've come to apologize, for not
having visited you sooner. I
trust you have been made
comfortable.
MARAAN
Yes, I have. Your fellow-
officers have been very kind to
me.
There is an odd moment's silence.
RIKER
(Indicating the monitor)
I'm not disturbing you, am I?
MARAAN
No, not at all. I was just
going through some matters of
interest. Your Engineering
section, for instance, sounds
very impressive. I would like
to see it some time, if that's
possible.
RIKER
Certainly. I'd be glad to show
you around the ship.
Once more there is that awkward silence.
MARAAN
Forgive me, Commander. I'm
being quite rude. Please, have
a seat.
RIKER
Thank you, but I won't be
staying too long. I just came
to see that everything was all
right. And please, call me
Will.
Riker turns towards the door and is about to leave.
He stops and turns around.
RIKER (CONT.)
I'll see what I can do about
that tour.
MARAAN
I would appreciate it. Thank
you.
Riker exits.
17. INT. READY ROOM.
17.
PICARD sits behind his desk, looking up to RIKER,
who stands before him.
PICARD
And it is your belief that you
can find out what he's hiding?
RIKER
Deanna says that he's been
asking questions about me,
computer records show he's been
going through my service record
and personal history. He's
definitely after something, and
I think I'm the one who can find
out what it is.
PICARD
So you plan to show him around
the ship? Around Main
Engineering, the shuttle bay,
the Bridge?
RIKER
I'll be with him the whole time,
Captain.
PICARD
That's not the point, Number
One. If we begin to show every
unknown guest the workings of
the Enterprise, we'd be
jeapardizing the security of
this ship.
RIKER
It's been three days since he
appeared, sir. We don't know
from where or how. If we don't
find out, this ship could be in
just as much jeapardy. Now,
showing him around the ship may
give us an idea of what his
motives are and may help build
an element of trust.
PICARD
Playing into the hands of the
stranger? All right. But I
want you to keep a constant eye
on him.
RIKER
Thank you, Captain. I intend to
do exactly that.
Riker exits the Ready Room.
18. INT. CORRIDOR.
18.
RIKER and WORF.
WORF
I must reiterate my disapproval,
Commander. We have no idea who
he is or what his intentions
are. As Head of Security....
RIKER
That's why you're coming along,
Worf. To make sure nothing does
happen.
WORF
Even so, to give him access to
restricted areas of the ship....
RIKER
Is exactly what we're going to
do, Lieutenant.
They arrive at the door to Maraan's Quarters.
19. INT. MARAAN'S QUARTERS.
19.
RIKER and WORF enter to find MARAAN waiting for
them.
RIKER
Maraan, if you're ready, we may
begin the tour of the ship.
MARAAN
(Looking at Worf)
I'm quite ready.
RIKER
(Indicating Worf)
Lieutenant Worf, our Chief of
Security, will be joining us.
If you'll follow me.
The three exit Maraan's Quarters.
20. INT. CORRIDOR.
20.
RIKER, WORF and MARAAN.
RIKER
I was thinking, we can start
from the bottom and work our way
up, from Main Engineering to the
Bridge.
MARAAN
That sounds fine to me.
RIKER
Okay.
The three enter a waiting turbo-lift.
21. INT. ENGINEERING.
21.
RIKER, WORF and MARAAN enter from the corridor to
see GEORDI and DATA still at work. Geordi looks up
from where he is working.
GEORDI
(To Riker)
Commander, just the person I
need to see. If I could have a
quick word with you....
RIKER
(To Geordi)
Of course.
(To Maraan)
Excuse me, Maraan. Mr Worf, if
you would begin show our guest
around, I'll be with you in a
moment....
Worf nods reluctantly as Riker moves to join Geordi
and Data.
WORF
(To Maraan)
Behind us is the Master
Situation Monitor.
Maraan turns around to see what Worf is indicating
at, but his interest is clearly elsewhere.
WORF (CONT.)
This allows us to observe and
regulate all of the ship's
primary and secondary systems
and is useful to detect any
technical problems that may
occur.
GEORDI
(To Riker)
Commander, we've gone through
the whole of the ship's primary
and secondary network and we've
found nothing. Whatever caused
that emission of radiation, it
was not a fault in the ship's
systems.
Worf and Maraan move to the Duty Engineer's Console
and Worf begins to explain its function.
RIKER
Have you investigated the
possibility of a connection
between it and Maraan's
appearance?
GEORDI
As much as possible, but there
isn't much to go on....
(CONTINUED)
GEORDI (CONT.)
All medical scans show no
residual radiation on or around
him.
WORF
(To Maraan)
If you will follow me, I will
now show you to the Chief
Engineer's Office.
Worf and Maraan move towards the Chief Engineer's
Office.
DATA
The findings were inconclusive,
Commander. The radiation we are
dealing with is similiar to....
Data breaks off as Maraan and Worf pass them, then
continues.
DATA (CONT.)
....is similiar to Cerenkov
radiation. The photon bursts
given off are only detectable
for a trillionth of a second or
even less. Thus the possibility
of residual radiation being
found on Maraan would be zero,
even if he is in some way
connected to the emissions.
WORF
(To Maraan)
Here the Chief Engineer or
whoever is on duty can maintain
the level of energy output to
the rest of the ship. It is
also here that the warp engines
and tractor beam are controlled.
GEORDI
(To Riker)
Even if he did cause it, sir,
there's just no way to tie him
back to it.
DATA
However, the fact that none of
the ship's systems are at fault
and the fact that his arrival
coincided at the time when the
emissions were at their peak
strongly suggest that there is a
correlation between our guest's
arrival and the radiation.
RIKER
Conjecture is fine, but I want
facts. Keep working at it.
GEORDI
Aye, sir.
Geordi and Data turn back to their work. Riker
joins Worf and Maraan in the Chief Engineer's
Office.
RIKER
(To Worf and Maraan)
Well, are we finished here?
WORF
I have given our guest a
rudimentary knowledge of the
basic principles behind the
engineering systems, Commander.
RIKER
Thank you, Mr Worf.
(To Maraan)
Are there any questions you have
regarding what you've just
heard?
MARAAN
No, thank you, Commander. All
my questions have been answered
in full.
RIKER
All right. Shall we move on,
then?
The three exit Engineering.
22. EXT. ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)
22.
The Enterprise is travelling through space.
23. INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS.
23.
RIKER is preparing for the concert by playing a solo
on his trombone. Just as he nears the end of the
peice, culminating on a high note, the trumpet emits
a painful squeal and Riker winces.
His door chimes.
RIKER
Come.
The door slides open and Maraan steps inside.
MARAAN
Will, I'm not disturbing you?
RIKER
No, come in. I'm just
practicing for a concert
tomorrow night. And there's
this one note which I've never
been able to get right. But
tomorrow, with a little luck, I
will.
Riker positions the trombone against his lips once
more and begins to play. Maraan stands aside,
listening.
Once again, the peice is played beautifully, except
for the end when he does not get the last note
right.
RIKER (CONT.)
Make that lots of luck.
Maraan walks around the room, studying the various
items that scatter it. He stops when he comes to an
artist's impression of a small town located in a
trough among snowy hills.
MARAAN
Is that the place you were
telling me about? Alaska?
RIKER
Valdez, Alaska. My place of
birth. I also like to think of
it as home.
(Pauses)
Where's yours?
Maraan does not answer.
RIKER (CONT.)
I've known you for just over a
week, Maraan. But I still feel
like I don't know you at all.
(beat)
You seem to have gotten to know
me pretty well. I would like to
reciprocate. Now, will you give
me the chance to do that?
MARAAN
Will....
RIKER
Yes, you know my name and I know
yours. That is about all we
have in common, and I want that
to change.
Still Maraan does not answer.
RIKER (CONT.)
You've been asking people
questions about me and you've
been asking me even more.
You've been through my service
record, my personal history.
Even files that are restricted,
though how you managed that, I
haven't the faintest idea.
Maraan turns to look at Riker.
RIKER (CONT.)
Yes, I know about the
information you've been
accessing from the computer
banks. Now, what's going on?
MARAAN
You wouldn't believe me.
RIKER
Try me.
MARAAN
Will, I've seen the future. And
though I don't know why, I know
I'm going to kill you.
FADE
OUT.
END OF ACT TWO
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STAR TREK: "Memento Mori" - REV. 8/7/93 - ACT THREE
ACT THREE
FADE IN:
24. EXT. ENTERPRISE MOVING UNDER WARP POWER (OPTICAL)
24.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log, Stardate 94036.6.
I have just been informed of
Maraan's statements to Commander
Riker. A conference has been
called to review the situation
and question our guest further.
25. INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE.
25.
PICARD, RIKER and WORF. The door to the lounge
opens, and TROI and MARAAN enter. Maraan looks at
Riker, who meets his stare.
PICARD
Counsellor, Maraan. Come in.
Please, take a seat.
Maraan and Troi join the two officers around the
table.
PICARD (CONT.)
Maraan, my First Officer has
informed me of your claims; that
you are a time traveller?
Maraan does not reply.
PICARD (CONT.)
He also says that you claim to
have witnessed his death. Is
that true?
RIKER
Maraan....
MARAAN
I saw myself kill your First
Officer, Captain. I don't know
when I will do it and I don't
know why. All I do know is that
I will do it.
PICARD
I must admit to having certain
doubts regarding the truth of
you story, Maraan. Just where
is your time machine?
MARAAN
It is inside of me.
RIKER
Inside of you?
MARAAN
I understand that your scanning
instruments cannot probe the
interior of my body. It is
because there is a protective
screen around the mechanism that
allows no analysis of it.
RIKER
That sounds a little far-fetched
to me.
MARAAN
(To Riker)
It is the truth.
TROI
Maraan, if you feel that you're
such a danger to Commander
Riker, why don't you travel
elsewhere, to a time and place
where you cannot harm him?
MARAAN
(After a slight pause)
The power cells of the mechanism
are only powerful enough for one
or two jumps. After a journey,
one is supposed to give the
mechanism time to replenish
itself. On this occassion, I
jumped twice in a very short
period of time.
(beat)
You don't believe me.
PICARD
No, Maraan. I don't believe
that I do.
MARAAN
(To Riker)
Don't you understand? You are
going to die.
RIKER
Am I?
MARAAN
I saw it.
PICARD
And just what proof do we have
that this is the truth? So far,
what you have given us is no
more than mere talk. Where is
your evidence?
MARAAN
Evidence? The evidence will
show itself in time.
PICARD
Maraan, I suggest you consider
telling the truth, about who you
really are and why you are
really here. Or you will find I
have a very low tolerance level
for liars.
(beat)
(To Worf)
Lieutenant Worf, please escort
our guest back to his Quarters.
Maraan and Worf exit. Picard looks at Riker and
Troi.
PICARD (CONT.)
Those answers he gave us; he was
clearly trying to rationalize
his way out of glaring
inconsistencies.
TROI
I'm not so sure, Captain. I
sensed no deception on his part,
no intention of creating a false
impression in our minds....
RIKER
Then you believe he is telling
the truth?
TROI
Not at all. All I am saying is
that he clearly believes he saw
your death. Whether he actually
did or did not, I can't say.
PICARD
Do you mean to suggest that he
may be insane, Counsellor?
TROI
He is feeling very stressed,
Captain. I'd say almost near
the brink of a collapse. There
is the possibility that he isn't
quite stable.
RIKER
I don't know. I've spent a
great deal of time with him this
last week, and he hasn't done
anything to suggest he's
unstable.
PICARD
I'll ask Dr. Crusher to prepare
another examination for Maraan,
and I'd appreciate it if you
could keep an eye on him,
Counsellor; see if you can help
him in any way.
TROI
Of course.
26. INT. MARAAN'S QUARTERS.
26.
MARAAN is alone in his Quarters when his door
chimes.
MARAAN
Come in.
The door opens to reveal RIKER standing in the
corridor outside.
Maraan turns and looks at him. After a slight
pause, Riker steps into the room and the door slides
shut behind him.
MARAAN (CONT.)
So, you've come to tell me that
my story is a total fabrication
or the product of a deluded
mind?
RIKER
No. I've come for an
explanation. Why are you doing
this?
MARAAN
Because it's the truth.
RIKER
What do you take me for, Maraan?
A fool....?
(CONTINUED)
RIKER (CONT.)
After your indepth
investigations into me you
should have known better than
that.
MARAAN
I wasn't lying.
Riker turns to leave.
MARAAN (CONT.)
Will, I'm not lying.
RIKER
That you're a time traveller?
And you just happened to appear
on our ship in time to witness
my murder. If this is all true
and you know what is going to
happen, then why don't you
change it?
MARAAN
How? I don't even know why I
will do it. That's why I
started investigating you,
finding out what kind of a
person you are to see if there
may be some clue...
RIKER
Do you really expect me to buy
that? Where's your proof?
Maraan does not answer.
RIKER (CONT.)
All you have given me is your
word. And that just isn't good
enough. I need more.
MARAAN
More? If more will only suffice
then more is what you will have.
(beat)
You will soon come across an
unidentified vessel, and will
give chase. You will try to
catch it, but you will fail.
RIKER
What ship? Who does it belong
to?
Riker waits for an answer, but doesn't get one.
RIKER (CONT.)
Maraan, I'm your friend. But I
don't have a clue who you really
are. And I want to know.
MARAAN
That's why you visited me;
that's why you took me on a tour
of this vessel, Will. It has
nothing to do with me or us.
You're just following orders,
aren't you?
RIKER
Do you really believe that?
Maraan does not reply.
Riker stares at him momentarily. Then he turns and
leaves.
27. INT. READY ROOM.
27.
PICARD has just finished ordering a cup of tea and
picks it up from the slot in which it has
materialized. He moves to his seat behind his desk
as RIKER speaks to him.
RIKER
....however, he wouldn't give
any further information.
PICARD
(Sitting down)
A ship? That is pretty vague.
And it also changes nothing.
RIKER
I agree.
PICARD
You have spent quite a great
deal of time with him, Number
One.
RIKER
Yes, I have.
PICARD
He does seem to be more open
with you than with anyone else.
Riker doesn't answer.
PICARD (CONT.)
Your concert still going ahead
this evening?
RIKER
Definitely. It should start
around seven-thirty, if everyone
is ready on time.
PICARD
Good. I'm looking forward to
it.
(pauses)
And perhaps it would be just the
occassion to which Maraan should
be invited.
RIKER
Sir?
PICARD
If we're to find out what his
true intentions are, what better
place to do so than at a social
gathering?
28. INT. ENGINEERING.
28.
DATA is on the second level, near to where Maraan
appeared from the distortion, studying the readings
on the tricorder he is holding. GEORDI is seated in
the Chief Engineer's Office, tapping a few commands
on the comm-panel before him. He studies the read-
out, then pushes the chair along the length of the
office to the opening to Main Engineering and looks
up to Data.
GEORDI
The readings confirm it, Data.
That is where the photon bursts
were at their peak. They
definitely originated in that
area.
DATA
Empty space?
GEORDI
Right from where our mysterious
guest materialized.
DATA
Then there is indeed a definite
link between these radiation
emissions and Maraan's
appearance.
GEORDI
Yeah, but what can we do with
it? Right now that doesn't give
us any better idea of who he is
or how he came to be here.
Data climbs down the ladder to the lower level.
DATA
At least not yet. However, if
my theory that those photon
bursts were indeed caused by
tachyons entering our tardyon
universe is valid, we may have a
better understanding as to his
mode of transport.
GEORDI
Well, then let's get to testing
that theory.
29. INT. MARAAN'S QUARTERS.
29.
MARAAN is seated, alone in his Quarters. The door
chimes.
MARAAN
Yes. Come in.
The door opens and RIKER enters. The two look at
one another, silently.
RIKER
I've come to invite you to the
concert this evening. If you
are available....
MARAAN
Thank you. Thank you,
Commander.
Riker enters the Quarters and looks around him
before speaking.
RIKER
I also came to apologize, for my
abruptness earlier today. I'm
sorry.
MARAAN
No apologies are necessary. You
had every right to act the way
you did.
Riker nods and turns to leave.
MARAAN (CONT.)
Will.
Riker looks back to Maraan.
MARAAN (CONT.)
What time should I be there?
RIKER
I'll come pick you up. The
concert starts at seven-thirty,
but be ready a quarter of an
hour early.
Riker exits.
30. INT. TEN-FORWARD.
30.
A fair crowd has gathered in Ten-Forward, which has
been altered to provide a small stage near the
entrance. PICARD, Dr. CRUSHER, GEORDI and MARAAN
are seated together, enjoying the performances.
DATA is busy playing on his violin, accompanied by
three other violinists. As he and the other
violinists finish, they are greeted with loud
applause. TROI and RIKER, who are standing near the
entrance, join in the clapping. Riker has his
trombone tucked under his arm.
TROI
(To Riker)
I can't believe you talked me
into this.
RIKER
Why? You're going to be great.
TROI
Just don't make a big deal out
of this, okay? I just want to
get this all behind me.
Data and the three violinists leave the stage, and
approach Riker and Troi. Instruments suitable to
the coming event are positioned on the stage and
various crewmembers assume positions at each
instrument.
RIKER
(To Data)
Data, that was great.
DATA
Thank you, Commander. I hope
your and Counsellor Troi's
performances go just as well.
RIKER
(Smiling at Troi)
I think we'll do just fine.
TROI
(To Riker)
I'm going to get you for this.
Riker gives her a final smile as she moves towards
the stage to pick up the microphone that is in
position.
There is a moment's pause, then the band begins to
play. Troi, a little nervous, begins to sing.
DATA
(To Riker)
Counsellor Troi did not seem to
be looking forward to her
performance. Is there a reason
for this?
RIKER
She's just shy, Data.
DATA
Perhaps she is concerned that
people will not appreciate her
efforts.
RIKER
Perhaps.
Troi finishes the song and once more the audience
erupts into applause. Troi moves down from the
stage to rejoin Riker.
RIKER
(To Troi)
Nice.
With a small smile, he moves towards the stage.
At their table, Dr. Crusher turns to Geordi.
CRUSHER
(To Geordi)
Geordi, I'm surprised to see
you're not in the concert.
GEORDI
Oh? Why's that?
CRUSHER
Well, I've heard that you play
the Cello very well. I just
thought that....
PICARD
Yes; about that, Doctor. I'd
like to speak to you a little
later, if you don't mind?
On stage, Riker looks at the band and nods. They
begin to play and Riker steps forward, lifting the
trombone to his mouth. He begins to play the same
tune as he was previously practicing in his
Quarters.
As the peice comes to an end, Riker hits the high
note, the one that has always eluded him, and gets
it right. As he lowers his trombone to take his
bow, the crowd breaks out into loud applause,
getting up to give him a standing ovation.
As Picard stands up, clapping, his communicator
beeps, and he taps it in reply.
PICARD
Picard here.
WORF (V.O.)
Bridge here, Captain. Sensors
are picking up an unidentified
vessel in the vicinity, one not
answering our hails. Your
presence is required on the
Bridge.
Picard looks at Maraan, who has heard, then at
Riker, who has just come up from a bow, the loud
applause reverberating around the room.
FADE
OUT.
END OF ACT THREE
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ACT FOUR
FADE IN:
31. INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
31.
As PICARD, RIKER, TROI and DATA exit from the aft
turbo-lift, WORF looks up from his post. On the
viewscreen, a smaller, yet fair-sized ship can be
seen moving away from the Enterprise.
PICARD
Report, Lieutenant.
WORF
Sensors picked up the presence
of the ship shortly before I
alerted you, sir. After
repeatedly ignoring our hails,
it began to move off at Warp
Five on the heading it is now
on.
Picard seats himself in the captain's chair, next to
Riker and Troi. Data assumes his position at Ops.
PICARD
Warp six, Mr Data. Engage.
32. EXT. ENTERPRISE CHASING OTHER SHIP (OPTICAL)
32.
The Enterprise shoots to warp speed, after the other
ship.
33. INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)
33.
DATA
The other ship has increased
speed to warp six, Captain.
PICARD
Take us to warp seven,
Commander.
Data carries out the order, then notices a reading
on his panel.
DATA
The other ship is now at warp
seven as well, Captain. It is
matching our speed point for
point.
PICARD
Inform security to show Maraan
to the Bridge, Mr Worf.
Worf complies.
WORF
Captain, I do not detect any
shields or protective screens of
any sort on the other vessel.
RIKER
Would we be able to beam an Away
Team over there?
WORF
There is no sign of a field that
could block such a beam-over,
Commander.
Riker looks at Picard.
PICARD
Make it so, Number One.
Riker gets up and moves towards the aft turbo-lift
just as it opens, and Maraan and a security guard
step out, onto the Bridge.
RIKER
Data, Worf.
Riker reaches Maraan and is about to enter the
turbo-lift.
MARAAN
You won't succeed, Will.
RIKER
Time will tell.
The doors close, seperating the two.
34. INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM.
34.
The doors open and RIKER, DATA and WORF step
through. They immediately move to the transporter
pads, Riker and Worf with phasers in hand.
RIKER
Energize.
The officer at the transporter console activates the
beams and the Away Team disappears in a shimmer of
light.
35. INT. OTHER SHIP.
35.
Re-materialization takes effect, and RIKER, DATA and
WORF appear in the cramped confines of the other
ship.
RIKER
Life signs?
DATA
(Looking at open tricorder)
I am getting very confused
readings, Commander.
(Indicating ahead of them)
Coming from that direction.
RIKER
Let's go.
They move forward, between the large pipes and power
conduits. Below them, through the thick iron mesh
on which they are walking, they can see a lower
deck, also filled with pipes and metal structures.
Soon they come to an iron ladder, descending to the
level below them. Riker is about to move down it,
but Data interrupts him as he takes his first step.
DATA
Commander, my readings indicate
we are very close to whatever I
scanned before. We should be in
visual...
Data stops as they all spot a figure dash out from
behind the bulkhead on the lower level and run past
the ladder, and underneath the gang-plank on which
they have been walking. Riker grabs the railing of
the ladder and launches himself over the side, to
drop all the way down to the lower deck, landing in
a crouched position. In the dimmness, he can make
out a figure running away between large metal
containers and assorted machinery.
RIKER
Stop or I'll shoot!
He hesitates for a second as the humanoid continues
to run away, then fires. The beam of energy
narrowly misses the alien, hitting a container.
Worf clambers halfway down the ladder, then jumps
over, to land on the other side from Riker.
RIKER
Data! Go back the way we came
and cut him off if he tries
moving up to your level.
Worf...
Riker indicates for Worf to circle around the other
side of the bulkheads, then moves off in the same
direction that their quarry was heading.
Phaser in hand, Riker works his way past a ruptured
pipe hissing out gas. The further into the bowels
of the ship he moves, the darker it gets. Suddenly
he hears a rustle and looks to his left; but too
late.
There is a flash of movement to his left and Riker
is pushed against the bulkhead to his right, falling
down against it, to land on one knee. His attacker
attempts a blow to his head, which Riker blocks and
then strikes back. His blow merely glances off his
attacker, who retreats hurriedly, followed by Riker.
As they pass under an overhang from the upper level,
Data, who has just arrived there, drops over the
side and lands next to Riker, who readies himself
for another attack. He stops when he sees it is
Data.
RIKER
Come on.
They both pursue the fleeing humanoid, whose escape
is blocked by Worf.
WORF
(To humanoid)
Do not move.
Their quarry spins around to retreat, but finds
Riker and Data blocking his way. His face is caught
in a light in the otherwise dim surroundings, and
they see that it is an exact duplicate of MARAAN.
RIKER
Maraan!
Riker moves forward to grab Maraan, but as he does
so, the humanoid seems to distort, then vanishes.
36. INT. BRIDGE.
36.
PICARD is standing near the Ops console, listening
to Riker's report, while MARAAN is standing at the
back of the Bridge, near the security console.
RIKER (V.O.)
...but as I reached out to grab
him, he disappeared.
MARAAN
He is now witnessing your First
Officer's murder, Captain.
PICARD
That is enough! Security,
escort this gentleman back to
his Quarters.
Maraan is led back into the turbo-lift by the
security guard who had accompanied him to the
Bridge.
Picard turns back to the main viewscreen.
PICARD
Number One, is there any
indication on that ship that the
Maraan you saw is the one and
same Maraan we now have on the
Enterprise?
37. INT. OTHER SHIP.
37.
RIKER watches WORF and DATA as they collect readings
and examine the structure of the ship.
RIKER
We're beginning our
investigations down here,
Captain. As soon as we find
anything out, we'll contact you
immediately.
PICARD (V.O.)
Understood. Picard out.
Riker moves to Worf, who is studying the readings on
his tricorder.
WORF
A worthless pile of junk. It
would look outdated even in the
space depo at Qualor Two.
RIKER
No doubt he bought the cheapest
thing he could find, to get from
one sector to the other.
WORF
It did not do him much good to
escape us. In so trying, he has
burnt out his warp coil. If he
was not caught by us, he would
be just as trapped here, with no
power to go anywhere.
RIKER
Maybe he realized that, and
jumped, not only into the
future, but also onto the
Enterprise, to hitch a ride.
WORF
Commander, you do not honestly
believe him?
RIKER
Mr Worf, right now I don't quite
know what to believe.
38. EXT. ENTERPRISE AND OTHER SHIP (OPTICAL)
38.
PICARD (V.O.)
Captain's Log: Stardate
94092.6 - Chief Engineer LaForge
and a team of engineers have
beamed over to the unidentified
vessel in order to carry out a
complete investigation of it.
So far, there has been no sign
of the other Maraan since he
disappeared from the other
vessel a few hours ago.
39. INT. READY ROOM.
39.
RIKER listens to PICARD.
PICARD
No sign of where it came from,
no idea where it was headed?
Did you manage to find anything
over there?
RIKER
Data and Geordi have beamed over
to carry out certain tests. As
soon as they've found out
anything, I'll let you know.
Picard is silent for a moment.
PICARD
I'm sorry about your concert,
Will.
RIKER
These things happen, Captain.
At least I managed to hit my
high note.
PICARD
Before being cut off. Do you
believe him?
RIKER
Maraan? I don't know.
PICARD
Will, just don't let it get to
your head. Don't take it as
irrefutable.
Riker nods and exits.
40. INT. CORRIDOR.
40.
RIKER walks down the ship's corridor, towards
Maraan's Quarters. As he comes to it, he looks at
the security GUARD standing outside.
GUARD
Lieutenant Worf's orders, sir.
Riker nods, then turns to face the door.
41. INT. MARAAN'S QUARTERS.
41.
MARAAN is sitting in one of the lounge chairs, the
lights turned low. The door chimes.
MARAAN
Come in.
The door opens and RIKER's figure stands silhouetted
in the doorway. He hesitates, then enters, the door
sliding closed behind him.
RIKER
Maraan, we need to talk.
MARAAN
I'm sorry, Will. There's not
much to tell. I don't know
when, I don't know why.
Riker takes a seat near Maraan.
RIKER
I need to know more.
MARAAN
We were in that same place where
I arrived...
RIKER
Engineering.
MARAAN
Yes. You were walking towards
me, telling me to hand over a
weapon.
RIKER
And? What else, Maraan?
MARAAN
I killed you. In cold-blood.
You weren't even armed.
RIKER
What then? What happened, to
you?
MARAAN
I panicked. I was shocked, I
just wanted to get away. And
then I jumped, I don't know how
far back.
RIKER
You don't know when you will be
appearing, how far you jumped
forwards in time to escape us on
that ship?
MARAAN
No. No, I don't know.
Riker nods and gets up. He exits the room, leaving
Maraan alone in the dimly-lit Quarters. A mixture
of concern and realization crosses over Maraan's
face.
42. OTHER SHIP.
42.
GEORDI and DATA are scanning the interior of the
ship, near to where the duplicate Maraan
disappeared.
GEORDI
Yeah, there she is. The same
radiation emissions as the ones
in Engineering.
(Looks up to Data)
We have our link.
DATA
These photon bursts should have
theoretically stopped by now,
Geordi. The Maraan we attempted
to catch disappeared well over
three hours ago. As I said
before, each burst should only
be detectable for a trillionth
of a second after it began.
GEORDI
Well we detected those radiation
emissions in Engineering well
before Maraan arrived and well
after that too. Same as here.
DATA
Which could indicate that
whatever method of travel he has
used, has left an opening behind
it.
GEORDI
A gate-way?
DATA
If he is indeed a time-traveller
and tachyons are the cause for
these photon bursts, it would
appear so. However, a specific
device may be required to enter
and exit this phenomenon.
43. INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS.
43.
RIKER is cleaning his trombone and preparing to
return it to its case. A phaser is attached to his
belt (for all future scenes).
His communicator beeps and he taps it.
RIKER
Riker here. Go ahead.
GEORDI (V.O.)
Commander, Data and I have just
completed our scans of this
ship. And we've found similiar
emissions to those we detected
in Engineering shortly before
Maraan's arrival.
Riker considers this new information.
RIKER
I see. Mr LaForge, would it be
possible to rig sensors to
detect any further emissions in
Engineering, to alert us as soon
as any further radiation is
noticed.
GEORDI (V.O.)
No, that shouldn't be too much
of a problem, sir.
RIKER
Then get on with it. Riker out.
As Riker breaks communication, his door chimes.
RIKER (CONT.)
Come.
The door slides open, and Maraan enters. The guard
that was stationed outside his Quarters is seen
waiting in the corridor. Maraan turns to look at
him, then enters the room.
RIKER (CONT.)
I believe that was our Security
Chief's orders.
Maraan nods silently.
RIKER (CONT.)
Is there something I can do for
you, Maraan?
Maraan remains silent for a moment.
MARAAN
I've come to ask a favour, Will.
RIKER
What is it?
MARAAN
In my Quarters, you wanted to
know when I would appear, or at
least when my past-self would
appear.
Riker nods slowly.
MARAAN
You want to catch him, don't
you?
RIKER
I want to question him.
Maraan is silent again.
MARAAN
Will, if you catch him, if you
change what happens, you will
change the future. But you will
also change my past. You will
change who I am.
It is Riker's turn to remain silent.
MARAAN (CONT.)
If you catch him, he won't have
the chance to go back in time,
or if you distract him in a way
that never happened before, he
will not jump back to the
instant at which I arrived in
Engineering.
RIKER
Maraan, time is going to change
whether we catch him or not.
I'm not going to die and you're
not going to kill me. By coming
back in time, you changed that.
Maraan turns to sit down, slowly.
MARAAN
Oh my God, Will.
Ashen-faced, Maraan looks up at Riker, who stares
back at his friend.
FADE
OUT.
END OF ACT FOUR
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Subject: Memento Mori: Act Five
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STAR TREK: "Memento Mori" - REV. 8/7/93 - ACT FIVE
ACT FIVE
FADE IN:
44. INT. TEN-FORWARD.
44.
The interior of Ten-Forward is back to its original
state, with the tables and chairs filling its
bustling area.
TROI is sitting at a table, talking to another
woman. She notices RIKER entering Ten-Forward.
TROI
(To woman)
Excuse me.
The other woman nods and continues to sip her drink
as Troi gets up and moves to the bar, where Riker is
sitting. She takes a seat next to him.
RIKER
Is this where you conduct all
your business?
TROI
People talk more freely when
they're relaxing.
Riker nods a thanks as he is given a drink by the
bartender.
TROI (CONT.)
Do you feel like talking?
RIKER
I don't know. Sometimes I do
wonder if he has seen it all
before. His future, my fate.
TROI
You are concerned about it.
RIKER
Concerned? Yes. When someone
expects something to happen,
they normally find ways to make
sure that it does.
TROI
How is Maraan?
RIKER
The last time we spoke was two
days ago. He also seemed
concerned about it, asked me if
I was considering capturing his
past-self should he materialize.
TROI
Would you?
RIKER
No. I promised him I wouldn't
and I won't. I....
Riker is cut off by Geordi's voice over the
intercom.
GEORDI (V.O.)
LaForge to Commander Riker.
Please report to Main
Engineering.
Riker taps his communicator.
RIKER
Riker here. What seems to be
the problem?
GEORDI (V.O.)
Data and I have the results of
the radiation emission tests
ready for you, sir.
Riker glances at Troi, and says:
RIKER
I'm on my way.
Troi watches Riker as he exits Ten-Forward.
45. INT. CORRIDOR.
45.
RIKER is walking down a corridor, towards
Engineering, when WORF calls to him from behind.
WORF
Commander!
Riker turns and Worf picks up his pace to catch up
to him.
RIKER
Yes, Worf, what is it?
WORF
I have heard it said that you
now believe Maraan. Is this so?
RIKER
No, I don't believe him. I am
considering all possibilities,
though.
They resume walking.
RIKER (CONT.)
I've also noticed that you have
posted a guard outside his
Quarters.
WORF
A precaution I thought was
necessary, Commander. If what
he says is true....
RIKER
"If", Mr Worf.
WORF
It was a necessary and valid
security measure, sir. We do
not know who he is or...
RIKER
I'm not disagreeing with you,
Lieutenant.
WORF
Then if it is not out of line,
Commander, may I offer one of my
security guards as protection.
RIKER
Thank you, Worf. But I don't
think so. I can look after
myself just fine.
Worf stops and watches Riker, as the First Officer
continues walking down the corridor.
46. INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)
46.
GEORDI and DATA are standing next to the Master
Systems Display, studying one of the readings.
RIKER enters from the corridor and walks towards
them.
RIKER
What have you gentlemen come up
with?
GEORDI
Not good news, Commander. We've
analysed those radiation
emissions on the other ship, and
have confirmed Data's theory.
They are being caused by photon
bursts, of a nature which can
only be accounted for by the
presence of tachyons.
DATA
Apparently, when Maraan appears
after a jump, a flow of tachyons
precede and follow him.
RIKER
Opening the flood-gates?
DATA
In a sense, yes. Though that
can not be considered an exact
analogy.
GEORDI
The only way this makes sense,
Commander, is if he is what he
claims to be - a time traveller.
Suddenly new information appears on the screen,
over-writing the results of Data's readings. Data
turns to analyse it, then sits down and keys in new
commands.
DATA
Commander, according to sensors,
there has suddenly been an
increase in radiation levels in
Main Engineering.
(Turns to Riker)
Of an exact nature as the one
that preceded Maraan's previous
arrival.
RIKER
Pinpoint it.
DATA
It appears to be emanating
from... nowhere.
47. INT. MARAAN'S QUARTERS (OPTICAL)
47.
MARAAN is alone in his Quarters.
COMPUTER
Sensor readings correlating to
desired specifications have now
been detected in Main
Engineering.
Maraan looks towards the computer momentarily, then
moves to his desk and presses a button on the comm-
panel.
MARAAN
Give description of said
readings.
COMPUTER
Sensor readings are indicative
of radiation emissions caused by
sudden photon bursts in the
immediate vicinity.
Maraan is silent for a moment. Finally, he comes to
a decision and moves towards the door.
48. INT. CORRIDOR.
48.
The door to Maraan's Quarters slide open. Before
the guard can react, MARAAN lunges out and over-
whelms him.
He picks up the security guard's phaser, then
hurries to the nearest turbo-lift, the doors of
which have just opened. An unsuspecting CREWMAN has
just entered.
CREWMAN
Deck Ten.
As the doors begin to close, Maraan jumps between
them. Taken by surprise, the crewman is thrown out
before he can react to the alien's presence. The
doors close on Maraan.
49. INT. TURBO-LIFT.
49.
MARAAN looks around him uncertainly.
MARAAN
Computer, over-ride previous
command.
COMPUTER
Previous command over-ridden.
Please specify required
destination.
MARAAN
Computer, present location of
Commander Will Riker.
COMPUTER
Commander Riker is in
Engineering.
50. INT. ENGINEERING.
50.
GEORDI and RIKER are standing on either side of a
seated DATA, who is feeding more commands into the
console.
RIKER
Well, Data?
DATA
The radiation emissions are
definitely increasing,
Commander. I still do not have
a location.
RIKER
(Looking up to second level)
You don't need one, Mr Data.
51. INT. MARAAN'S QUARTERS.
51.
The room is empty. After a few seconds, the door
slides open and WORF enters, phaser in hand.
He enters the Quarters and approaches the desk,
staring at the read-outs that are pouring out on the
monitor. He taps his communicator.
WORF
Worf to Bridge.
PICARD (V.O.)
Picard here.
WORF
Maraan is not in his Quarters.
52. INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)
52.
RIKER stares at the second level that runs around
the matter/antimatter reactor as GEORDI and DATA
continue to monitor the new readings.
DATA
Photon bursts increasing
geometrically.
GEORDI
Whatever it is, it's coming
through.
53. INT. CORRIDOR.
53.
WORF moves down a ship's corridor.
WORF
(Into communicator)
I am going to Engineering,
Captain. Worf out.
He taps his communicator and continues down the
corridor.
54. INT. ENGINEERING.
54.
RIKER and GEORDI both stare up at the second level,
while DATA maintains his position by the Master
Systems Display.
RIKER
(To Geordi)
I'm going up. Call security.
Geordi nods and heads for the nearest intercom.
55. INT. TURBO-LIFT.
55.
MARAAN is standing in the turbo-lift, having removed
a panel. He has two of his fingers pressed against
three wire while he manipulates a few others.
MARAAN
Computer, by-pass security
clearance for ship-board
operations.
56. INT. BRIDGE.
56.
PICARD is seated in his command chair, while TROI is
beside him. The intercom beeps and Geordi's voice
breaks the silence.
GEORDI (V.O.)
LaForge to Bridge. Radiation
emissions are increasing and...
Geordi breaks off suddenly. When he returns, his
voice is more sharp, sounding more urgent.
GEORDI (V.O.) (CONT.)
Maraan has entered Main
Engineering. I believe he is
armed.
Picard gets to his feet immediately.
PICARD
Send a security detail to Main
Engineering! On the double!
(Taps communicator)
Mr Worf!
57. INT. CORRIDOR.
57.
WORF is standing outside a turbo-lift. He starts
back down the corridor, taping his communicator as
he walks.
WORF
Captain, the doors will not
open. The computer is not
responding to voice commands. I
am proceeding to the nearest
emergency shaft.
58. INT. ENGINEERING.
58.
MARAAN points the phaser at RIKER
RIKER
Maraan, take it easy. No one is
going to harm you.
Maraan shifts his aim to DATA, who is moving towards
him. Data stops just behind and to the left of
Riker. GEORDI moves away from the intercom, keeping
his distance from Maraan.
MARAAN
Drop your phaser, Will. Now.
Riker doesn't move to comply, but stands his ground.
MARAAN (CONT.)
I'm sorry, Will. I don't want
to kill you.
Riker removes his phaser, but doesn't aim it at
Maraan.
RIKER
But you will.
MARAAN
I've got no choice. Will, I've
got no choice.
RIKER
You do. You don't have to do
this.
On the second level, the duplicate Maraan arrives.
Riker holds his hand out.
RIKER (CONT.)
(Taking a step forward)
Give me the phaser, Maraan.
Maraan fires the phaser. A beam of energy strikes
Riker in the chest, propelling him back into Data's
arms.
There is a smashing sound as a Personal Access
Display Device (PADD) shatters and there is sudden
movement on the second level, where the duplicate
Maraan wheels around from the reactor and begins to
fall over the railing to the deck below.
Data allows Riker to drop the rest of the way, to
the deck, and grabs Riker's phaser which has dropped
beside the dead First Officer. Kneeling in front of
Riker's body, Data fires the phaser at the duplicate
Maraan just as he begins to distort.
The beam strikes the distortion, resulting in a
warped scream as it disappears.....
59. INT. ENGINEERING.
59.
A large distortion suddenly appears in the air, near
the second level railing. MARAAN is flung out of
the middle of the distortion and crashes to the deck
below.
RIKER, who is standing next to the intercom, and
GEORDI, in the Chief Engineer's Office, are
momentarily stunned. And then:
RIKER
(Hitting the intercom button again)
Security alert! We have an
intruder in Main Engineering!
Riker moves forward and kneels beside Maraan's body.
Geordi exits his office and rushes to the other side
of the alien, taking out a tricorder.
Maraan remains unmoving, dead.
60. INT. SICKBAY.
60.
PICARD and RIKER listen to Dr. CRUSHER. The body of
MARAAN lies a few feet away, on a bio-bed. He is
covered with a sheet up to his shoulders.
CRUSHER
There's not much I can tell you
until I've performed a full
autopsy. But it seems there are
considerable artificial
components within his body.
PICARD
Do you have any idea what they
may have been used for?
CRUSHER
(Shakes her head)
Whatever they composed, it was
destroyed by the phaser blast
that killed him.
RIKER
Phaser blast?
Crusher turns and moves to the head of the
diagnostic table on which Maraan is lying.
CRUSHER
Who or why, I don't know. Who
he was or what he was, I can't
say. Neither can he.
Picard looks at Riker, then back at Crusher
PICARD
I'll expect a full report after
the autopsy.
CRUSHER
You'll get it. But to be
honest, I don't think there will
be much to tell.
Picard nods and exits Sickbay. Riker moves to
follow him, but turns to take a final look at Maraan
as Crusher covers his face with a white sheet......
61. EXT. ENTERPRISE.
61.
The Enterprise moves away at impulse power,
surrounded by darkness and the myriad number of
shining points of light.
FADE
OUT.
THE END