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"The Battle" is the ninth episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series ''Star Trek: The Next Generation'' and was originally aired on November 16, 1987, in broadcast syndication. The episode was written by Herbert Wright, based on a story by Larry Forrester, and directed by Rob Bowman. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship ''Enterprise''-D. In this episode, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) is given his former vessel, the ''Stargazer'', as a gift by the Ferengi DaiMon Bok (Frank Corsentino) who intends to use it to take revenge upon the ''Enterprise'' captain. The ''Stargazer'' was to originally be represented by the movie-era ''Enterprise'' model, but producers were convinced to use a design which had appeared on a model in Picard's ready room in the series pilot. Several camera and compositing techniques were used by Bowman in filming the scenes aboard the bridge of the ''Stargazer'', which was also a re-dressed movie-era Klingon Bird of Prey bridge set. Reception to the episode overall was mixed, but reviewers agreed that the performance of Patrick Stewart stood out for good reason. ==Plot== The ''Enterprise'' meets with a Ferengi vessel whose captain, DaiMon Bok, requests a meeting with Captain Picard. Picard meanwhile is suffering from persistent headaches and seeks the help of Doctor Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden). She scans Picard, but can not find what is causing them. Meanwhile, on the bridge, Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton) reports that a second vessel is approaching. Lt. Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) identifies it as a Federation ''Constellation''-class starship. Bok and his first officer Kazago (Doug Warhit) transport to the bridge of the ''Enterprise''. He announces that the newly arrived ship is a gift for "the hero of Maxia." After Picard fails to get the reference, Data (Brent Spiner) reminds him that nine years ago, at Maxia, he was attacked by an unidentified aggressor which he destroyed. Bok angrily shouts that ship in question was Ferengi. The ship is identified as the U.S.S. ''Stargazer'', Picard's former command. Bok explains that he found the ship as a derelict and offers it to Picard for free. Picard explains that at Maxia, the ''Stargazer'' was heavily damaged before Picard executed an action which would come to be known as the "Picard Maneuver". Using the warp drive, Picard ordered a short warp jump directly resulting in the enemy vessel's light speed based sensors briefly detecting the ship in two places at once and allowing Picard to win the battle. Due to the damage, the crew of the ''Stargazer'' abandoned ship after the battle. Picard and an away team board the ''Stargazer'', and he orders a chest of his belongings to be sent to the ''Enterprise''. Hidden in the chest is an orb, which glows brighter as Bok activates it, causing Picard to be hit by a wave of pain. Dr. Crusher orders him back to the ''Enterprise''. Data meanwhile finds a discrepancy in the ''Stargazers logs stating that the Ferengi were attacked under a flag of truce. Upon further investigation, Data and La Forge report to Commander William Riker (Jonathan Frakes) that the logs were certainly faked. Dr. Crusher and Counselor Deanna Troi (Marina Sirtis) discuss the Captain, and Wesley shows them some unusual activity from the Ferengi ship. They head to inform Riker to alert him to the signals, who is informed by the ''Enterprise'' computer that Picard has transported to the ''Stargazer''. Picard finds Bok waiting for him, who has another orb. Bok explains that it was his son in command of the Ferengi vessel at Maxia, and he came here seeking his revenge. He places the orb down and leaves Picard on the ''Stargazer'' bridge. The orb lights up once more, leaving Picard believing he is once again at the Battle of Maxia. On the ''Enterprise'', Lt. Tasha Yar (Denise Crosby) and Lt. Worf (Michael Dorn) discover the orb brought over from the ''Stargazer'' in Picard's chest. They take it to Riker as the ''Stargazer'' powers up its weapon systems. Riker hails the Ferengi vessel and speaks to Kazago, who is suspicious at the sight of the orb, which is a banned device. He promises to investigate. Riker subsequently hails the ''Stargazer'' but Picard continues to believe he is being attacked by the ''Enterprise''. Knowing the Picard Maneuver is coming, Riker asks Data to devise a counter. Picard jumps the ''Stargazer'' to warp, executing the Picard Maneuver. Data, expecting the move uses the ''Enterprises tractor beam to seize the real ''Stargazer'' and limit its field of fire. Riker tells Picard about the orb; Picard seems to understand and fires his phaser at the orb, causing it to explode. After a few moments, Picard hails the ''Enterprise'' and requests a transport. Kazago hails Riker to inform him that Bok has been relieved of command "for engaging in this unprofitable venture". 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Battle (Star Trek: The Next Generation)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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