












                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                        "Rightful Heir" 
                          #40276-249 
                              
                           Story by 
                         James Brooks 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                        Ronald D. Moore 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Rick Kolbe 


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                         FINAL DRAFT

                        MARCH 8, 1993

         STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Rightful Heir" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             DIVOK
                RIKER              GOWRON
                DATA               KAHLESS
                BEVERLY            KOROTH
                TROI               TORIN
                WORF               VOICES (O.C.)
                GEORDI             CROWD
                                   KLINGON VOICE
                COMPUTER VOICE 
    
                Non-Speaking       Non-Speaking
                  N.D. CREWMEBERS    N.D. KLINGONS
                  TWO N.D. SECURITY  

         STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                        "Rightful Heir" 
                       
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CORRIDOR                 BORETH
              READY ROOM
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE       KLINGON SHIP
              SHUTTLE BAY
              TRANSPORTER ROOM
              SICKBAY
              WORF'S QUARTERS
              KAHLESS' QUARTERS
              HOLODECK/TEMPLE
          
              BORETH
                LAVA CAVE
                TEMPLE
                WORF'S CHAMBERS

        STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/09/93 - PRONUNCIATION          

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                        "Rightful Heir"                             
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE                       

                   ALWANIR        al-WAH-ner
                   GARIMAN        GARY-man
                   CARRAYA        car-EYE-ah
                   DIVOK          DE-vok
                   KOROTH         KO-roth
                   MOLOR          MO-lor
                   KRI'STAT        KRE-stat
                   LUSOR          loo-SOR
                   BAT'LETH       BAT-leth
                   BORETH         BOR-reth
                   GOWRON         GOW-ron
                   BORTAS         BOR-tas
                   QUIN'LAT       KWIN-lat
                   WARNOG         WAR-nog
                   KAHLESS        KAY-less
                   MOGH           MOG
                   Q'APLA         k-PLAH

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - TEASER       1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                       "Rightful Heir"                             
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship at warp.

2    INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	DATA is in command, with N.D. CREWMEMBERS at all other
	positions. RIKER and SEVERAL CREWMEMBERS ENTER from
	the fore and aft Turbolifts. It's time to change
	shifts and while Riker moves to Data, the other members
	of Riker's shift take over their positions from the
	people on Data's shift. No one moves to relieve the
	N.D. Ensign standing at Tactical.

					DATA
			Good morning, Commander.

					RIKER
			Data. Interesting night?

					DATA
			I found it extremely interesting.
			The lateral sensor array performed
			three separate spectral analyses
			of the Alwanir Nebula on three
			distinct frequencies.

					RIKER
			Sorry I missed it.

					DATA
				(missing the ironic
				 tone)
			I will have the reports sent to
			you.
				(begins making report)
			We are still on course for the
			Gariman system, our speed is warp
			six and our ETA is thirteen
			hundred hours. Sickbay reported
			one minor injury in the exobiology
			department at zero four
			twenty hours.

					RIKER
			Very well.

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - TEASER       2.

2    CONTINUED:

	Riker glances up at Tactical and frowns. The Ensign is
	still standing there, waiting awkwardly.

					RIKER
				(to Data)
			Isn't Worf supposed to relieve
			Ensign Torigan?

					DATA
			Yes, sir. I was not informed of
			any change in the duty roster.

					RIKER
				(concerned)
			He's never late.
				(to com)
			Riker to Lieutenant Worf.

	Silence.

					RIKER
			Computer, locate Lieutenant Worf.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			Lieutenant Worf is in his
			quarters.

	Data and Riker exchange looks.

					RIKER
			Something's wrong. Data, you have
			the Bridge.
				(to com)
			Security, meet me on deck seven,
			section twenty-five baker.

	Riker EXITS.

                                             CUT TO:

3    INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker and TWO N.D. SECURITY CREWMEMBERS move down the
	Corridor and come to a stop outside Worf's Quarters.
	The Security Officers take up positions on either side
	of Riker as he reaches for the door panel. He presses
	it... no response.

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - TEASER       3.

3    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Computer, override the security
			lock on this door. Authorization:
			Riker alpha six zero.

	The doors open to reveal a DARK and MURKY room filled
	with DENSE SMOKE. They cautiously EXIT to:

4    INT. WORF'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS

	As Riker and the two officers ENTER the room. The room
	is filled with acrid smoke and is lit only with dimly
	seen ceremonial candles. They look about for a moment,
	trying to peer through the gloom. Suddenly, they are
	startled by a throaty ROAR out of the darkness.

					WORF'S VOICE
			TORVA LUK DO SHELL!

5    NEW ANGLE

	Revealing WORF sitting cross-legged on the deck in his
	bedroom. He is wearing some kind of Klingon ceremonial
	robe and he is staring into a small FIRE which is
	blazing in a stone firepit that is sitting in the
	center of the bedroom. The look on his face is feral,
	intense... Klingon. This, combined with the red light
	of the fire, the smoke, and the dark shadows make this
	an almost satanic, other-worldly scene.

	There is a beat, and then Worf lifts his eyes from the
	fire and sees Riker... his mouth twists into a snarl.

					RIKER
				(shocked)
			Worf?
				(beat)
			What the hell are you doing?

	Worf suddenly comes back to the here and now and the
	snarl on his face gives way to sudden realization...
	and surprise. Off their reactions...

                                             FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT ONE       4.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

           (NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes)            

6    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship drops out of warp.

7    INT. READY ROOM

	Riker and PICARD are sitting at the desk.

					PICARD
			He had no explanation at all?

					RIKER
			Not a word. He just got dressed
			and then reported for duty as if
			nothing had happened.
				(beat)
			Captain, this isn't the first...
			problem I've had with Worf lately.

					PICARD
				(surprised)
			Oh?

					RIKER
			Until now, it wasn't anything
			serious so I didn't bring it to
			your attention. But, to be blunt,
			he's been getting... sloppy. His
			duty reports have been incomplete,
			he's fallen behind in maintenance
			checks, he just seems...
			distracted.

	Picard thinks for a moment.

					PICARD
			Where's Worf now?

					RIKER
			I confined him to quarters.

	Picard thinks for a another beat, then stands and heads
	for the door.

					PICARD
			You have the Bridge, Number One.

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT ONE       5.

7    CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	They both EXIT.

                                             CUT TO:

8    INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	The smoke is gone, the normal lights are on, and the
	fire has been put out. Worf is lying on his bed,
	staring up at the ceiling. The door CHIMES. He hears
	it, but he seems listless, almost apathetic. The door
	CHIMES a second time.

					WORF
			Enter.

9    ANGLE ON DOOR

	As Picard ENTERS. He looks around the room... the
	ritual candles, lava rocks, and remnants of the fire
	pit are all still in evidence. The room is a mess,
	with Klingon implements and clothes lying all over the
	place. Picard carefully picks his way through the
	detritus and moves toward the bedroom.

	When Worf sees that it's Picard, he moves to a sitting
	position on the bed.

					WORF
			Captain.

	Picard notes the untidy room and Worf's indifferent
	attitude. He decides to give him a wake-up call.

					PICARD
				(hard)
			On your feet, Lieutenant.

	Worf's head snaps up at the tone in Picard's voice and
	he stands stiffly.

					WORF
			Sir.

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT ONE       6.

9    CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(firm)
			Mister Worf, your personal affairs
			are strictly your concern unless
			they interfere with the operation
			of this ship. You've crossed that
			line. Now as your Captain, I want
			to know exactly what's going on.

	Worf looks at him for a moment... and then responds
	both to the sound of command and the note of compassion
	in Picard's voice.

					WORF
			It is... difficult to explain.

					PICARD
			Try.

	Worf nods after a beat and seems to accept the need to
	get this out into the open. He moves about the room,
	wrestling with some inner turmoil.

					WORF
			Ever since I returned from the
			Carraya system I have felt...
			empty...

	Picard reacts to the mention of the Carraya system. He
	remembers Worf's reluctance to talk about this and he
	is careful not to push him too far.

					PICARD
			Does this have something to do
			with the Klingons you... rescued
			from Carraya Four?

					WORF
				(nods)
			They were young... they knew
			nothing of their heritage. So
			while I was there, I tried to...
			teach them... teach them about
			their people, their culture.

	A passion and fire comes into Worf's eyes and in his
	movements that was missing only a moment ago as he
	remembers his experiences.

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT ONE       7.

9    CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			I told them our ancient stories...
			instructed them in our customs...
			explained our beliefs. And then
			I told them about Kahless... how
			he united our people long ago...
			how he gave us honor and
			strength... and how he promised to
			return one day and lead us again.
				(beat)
			It took time... but I saw them
			begin to discover the warriors
			within themselves... to believe in
			Kahless and his teachings... and
			to become truly Klingon. It was
			... unlike anything I had
			experienced before.

	Picard looks down at the rocks and debris scattered
	around the room.

					PICARD
			Is that what you were doing here?
			Trying to recapture those
			feelings?

					WORF
				(nods)
			I was trying to summon a vision of
			Kahless.

					PICARD
				(lightly)
			You might have tried using the
			Holodeck instead of setting your
			quarters on fire.

					WORF
			Using the Holodeck would not be
			appropriate... everything had to
			be real if Kahless were to appear.
				(defeated)
			But all this was for nothing... he
			did not come to me.

	He moves to a small Klingon statue sitting prominently
	on a shelf and looks at it.

					WORF
			I gave Toq and the others a belief
			in Sto-Vo-Kor: the life which
			lies beyond this life... where
			Kahless awaits us.
				(MORE)

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT ONE       8.

9    CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			When I saw the power of their
			belief... I began to question the
			strength of my own. And I found
			it... wanting.

					PICARD
			Have you lost your... faith in Sto-Vo-Kor?

					WORF
			To lose something, one must first
			possess it... I am not sure I ever
			had a true belief.

	Worf looks at Picard... feels guilty about the way he's
	been acting.

					WORF
			But I should not have allowed it
			to interfere with my duties. My
			behavior has been --

					PICARD
			Inexcusable.
				(beat)
			But understandable. You are the
			only Klingon in Starfleet... and
			one of the few raised by human
			parents. Perhaps the problem is
			that you have only studied the
			beliefs of your people... only
			looked at them from the outside.

	Picard moves around the room for a moment.

					PICARD
			It may be that what you seek
			cannot be found on the Enterprise.
			You may need to immerse yourself
			in Klingon beliefs before you can
			discover whether they hold any
			truths for you.
				(beat)
			Is there anything you could do...
			any place you could go... to
			explore your faith more fully?

	Worf thinks for a moment.

       STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT ONE       9.

9    CONTINUED: (4)

					WORF
			Boreth. The Followers of Kahless
			wait there for his return. To
			Klingons, there is no more sacred
			place.

	Picard considers him for a long beat.

					PICARD
			Boreth is twelve days from here by
			shuttle. As of this moment, you
			are on leave.

					WORF
			Thank you, Captain.

					PICARD
			I hope you find what you're
			looking for, Mister Worf.
				(beat)
			Because the next time you set foot
			on this ship I expect you to carry
			out your duties like a Starfleet
			officer.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	Picard EXITS. Worf moves back to the statue. Off his
	look...

                                             CUT TO:

10   EXT. BORETH (OPTICAL)

	The planet surface is mountainous... desolate... no
	cities or dwellings of any kind except for a single
	temple situated high up on the tallest mountaintop.

11   CLOSE ON WORF

	His eyes are closed and he is sweating heavily.

					WORF
				(low, intense)
			Torva... Luk...

					VOICES (O.C.)
			... Do Shell...

	We MOVE to REVEAL that we are in:

    STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/11/93 - ACT ONE    10.

12   INT. LAVA CAVE

	Worf is sitting cross-legged on the floor of the cave
	along with SEVERAL N.D. KLINGONS including one named
	TORIN. All are dressed in ceremonial robes and are
	sitting around a smoking fire pit with their eyes
	closed. There are candles and Klingon artifacts in
	evidence with smoke drifting throughout the cave. The
	heat is intense and the scene should look like an
	expanded and more traditional version of the scene in
	Worf's Quarters in the Teaser. They've all been here
	for several hours.

	They all open their eyes and stare into the flames.
	One Klingon takes a small pail and pours some water on
	the flames, which then crackle and sizzle, sending out
	even more smoke. Suddenly, one young Klingon -- DIVOK --
	looks up and reacts to something.

					DIVOK
			Kahless! I see Kahless!

	The others all look at him with pleasure except Worf,
	who is disappointed that he is not the one receiving
	the vision. Another Klingon, this one much older --
	KOROTH -- the Head Cleric in charge of this place, nods
	in satisfaction. He is an older man, his hair mostly
	gray at this point, he is lean and trim -- a man whose
	life is uncluttered by indulgence of any kind. He
	wears a ceremonial garment that is part priestly
	vestment, part battle armor.

	Divok continues to watch something which only he can
	see. His face is drenched with sweat and he seems on
	the verge of total exhaustion.

					DIVOK
			He is standing before me...
			holding a sword... he wants
			something... me, he wants me! He
			wants me to go with him!

	Divok gets to his feet and starts to move toward the
	unseen vision. Worf and the others have to catch him
	before he falls into the fire. Divok practically
	collapses into Worf's arms, his energy totally spent.

    STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/11/93 - ACT ONE    11.

12   CONTINUED:

					KOROTH
			It is a powerful vision you have
			had, Divok. Kahless has asked you
			to join him in Sto-Vo-Kor. You
			are only nineteen and yet your
			place among the honored dead is
			already secure

	Koroth motions to the others.

					KOROTH
			Take him back to his chamber. Let
			him sleep.

	Divok lets the others help him up some crude steps and
	out of the cave. Everyone EXITS except Worf. He
	remains standing near the fire pit, with defeat written
	on his face. After a beat, Worf dowses the fire with
	water and it goes OUT.

                                             CUT TO:

13   INT. WORF'S CHAMBERS

	A small, spartan room with a single hard bed, a bench
	and a crude chest. The building and furnishings are
	obviously quite old. It should look like a monk's room
	at a monastery. Worf is taking some personal items
	from the chest and packing them in his haversack. He
	is facing away from the open doorway when Koroth
	ENTERS.

					KOROTH
			You are leaving us.

					WORF
				(without turning around)
			It has been ten days, Koroth. But
			I have had no visions... I have
			received no insight.
				(beat)
			There is nothing for me here.

	Koroth takes a few steps in the small room.

    STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/15/93 - ACT ONE    12.

13   CONTINUED:

					KOROTH
			What is the story of The Promise,
			Worf?

	Worf says nothing for a beat.

					WORF
			When Kahless united the people and
			gave them the laws of honor, he
			saw that his work was done. So
			one night he gathered his
			belongings and went to the edge of
			the city to say good-bye.

					KOROTH
				(picking up the thread
				 of the story)
			The people wept... they did not
			want him to go.

					WORF
			And Kahless said, "You are
			Klingons. You need no one but
			yourselves. I will go now... to
			Sto-Vo-Kor. But I promise one day
			I will return." Then Kahless
			pointed to a star in the sky and
			said, "Look for me there... on
			that point of light."

	Koroth opens his arms and indicates the entire room.

					KOROTH
			So here we are... on a world
			circling that distant point of
			light. It has been over fifteen
			centuries since he made that
			promise... and still we wait.
				(beat)
			What are ten days in the life of
			one Klingon compared to that? Is
			the son of Mogh really so easily
			discouraged?

    STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/15/93 - ACT ONE    13.

13   CONTINUED: (2)

	Koroth turns away from Worf and moves a few steps away.

					KOROTH
			You came to us seeking answers...
			but this is a place of questions.
			Open your heart to Kahless... ask
			him your questions... let him
			speak to you with your mind
			unclouded by doubt or hesitation.
			Only then can you find what you
			are looking for.
				(beat)
			If you cannot do that... then
			perhaps you should return to your
			starship.

	Koroth EXITS. Worf takes a beat to consider the star
	in the wall. Off his expression...

                                             CUT TO:

14   INT. TEMPLE

	The Temple is more like a war room than a church.
	There are weapons on display everywhere, proud banners
	and emblems adorn the walls and the room is dominated
	at one end by a single ornate chair sitting on a raised
	platform. There is a bat'leth sword on the chair.
	There are a few spartan benches in the room.

    STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/15/93 - ACT ONE    14.

14   CONTINUED:

	Worf ENTERS from a doorway and walks through the
	temple. No other Klingons are in sight and the Temple
	is completely still... only the low sound of the wind
	outside can be heard. He approaches a LARGE PAINTING
	on the wall.

15   ON PAINTING

	It is a heroic rendering of Kahless standing alone. He
	is dressed in a distinctive garment that is very
	different from the normal Klingon battledress. His
	features are clearly visible in the painting and he
	seems to beckoning someone to follow him. (Kahless
	lived centuries ago and so there should be no
	suggestion of anything remotely modern in the
	painting.)

16   RESUME SCENE

	Worf studies the painting for a moment.

					WORF
				(softly)
			I will open my heart, Kahless.
				(beat)
			I will...

                                             CUT TO:

17   OMITTED

    STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/15/93 - ACT ONE    15.

18   INT. LAVA CAVES - SEVERAL HOURS LATER

	Worf is sweating heavily as he concentrates... the
	smoke is thick in the air... Divok is sitting nearby
	watching and tending the fire.

					WORF
			Torva... Luk... Do... Shell...

	Worf opens his eyes and looks into the flames.

19   NEW ANGLE (OPTICAL)

	There is a long beat and then suddenly there is a SWIRL
	of SMOKE AND LIGHT on the opposite side of the fire
	from Worf. A FIGURE begins to COALESCE in the cave.
	Suddenly KAHLESS is standing before Worf in the cave.
	He is dressed in the same garments as seen in the
	painting. Worf's expression is one of awe and elation.

					WORF
			I see Kahless.

20   DIVOK

	Reacts to the sight with shock... how can he see Worf's
	vision?

21   WIDER

	As Kahless blinks for a second. Worf does not see
	Divok RUN OUT of the cave in terror. Worf stands up,
	unaware that anything is wrong. Kahless looks around
	for a moment... then steps forward.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT ONE      16.

21   CONTINUED:

	Kahless moves toward him and reaches out his hand.
	Worf hesitates, unsure what to do... and then he
	reaches out tentatively. They clasp hands just as
	Divok and SEVERAL OTHER KLINGONS -- including Torin --
	coming running INTO the cave. They stop in shock at
	the sight of Kahless.

	Kahless looks up at them and Worf turns as well... he
	suddenly realizes that everyone can see Kahless! He
	turns back to him in shock.

					WORF
			You are... real?

					KAHLESS
				(in a strong, clear
				 voice)
			I am Kahless... and I have
			returned.

	Off Worf's reaction...

                                             FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      17.

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

22   EXT. BORETH (OPTICAL)

	As seen before.

23   INT. TEMPLE

	Kahless ENTERS from the Lava Caves. The crowd of
	Klingons seen at the end of Act One are all following
	him in silent amazement. Worf is bringing up the rear
	of the crowd, stunned and shocked... unsure what to
	think or believe.

	Kahless strides into the center of the room and looks
	around for a beat. His gaze falls on the empty chair
	with the bat'leth sword. He smiles and moves toward
	it. He is about to pick it up when Koroth's voice
	booms out.

					KOROTH'S VOICE
				(o.c)
			What are you doing?

24   NEW ANGLE

	Revealing Koroth standing at the rear of the room,
	outrage clear on his face. The other Klingons exchange
	nervous glances among themselves and then part to let
	Koroth walk to the front of the room. Kahless faces
	Koroth calmly, confidently.

					KOROTH
			Who are you?

	Divok calls out to Koroth.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      18.

24   CONTINUED:

					DIVOK
			It is Kahless!

	Koroth glances toward the large painting seen earlier
	and then back to Kahless... the resemblance is uncanny.

					KAHLESS
				(quiet)
			I have returned.

	Kahless' gaze is intense, powerful... there is a
	magnetism and strength to this man that even Koroth can
	feel, but Koroth's eyes still narrow in suspicion.

					KAHLESS
			You doubt me.

	Kahless turns and looks at the gathered Klingons
	watching him with rapt attention in the Temple...
	waiting to see what he will do or say. His voice now
	rings out in the silence... strong and sure.

					KAHLESS
				(re: sword)
			Who here knows the story of how
			this sword was forged?

	People look at each other in puzzlement. Torin finally
	answers.

					TORIN
			No one knows. It is not written
			in the sacred texts.

	Kahless looks at Koroth, who is watching him carefully,
	then turns back to the crowd.

    STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/15/93 - ACT TWO    19.

24   CONTINUED: (2)

					KAHLESS
			I went into the mountains... all
			the way to the Kri'stak Volcano.
			I cut off a lock of my hair and
			thrust it into the river of molten
			rock which poured from the summit.
			The hair began to burn, but then
			I plunged it into the lake of
			Lusor and twisted it into a sword.
				(turns to Koroth)
			And after I used it to kill the
			tyrant Molor I gave it a name:
			bat'leth, the sword of honor.

	The reaction on Koroth is profound. His eyes widen and
	he takes a step back, shocked by what he has heard.

					KOROTH
			You know...
				(turns to others)
			The story of the sword is known
			only to the High Clerics... it was
			never written down, so that if he
			returned, we could be sure it was
			Kahless.

	Satisfied with Koroth's acceptance, Kahless turns to
	the expectant crowd.

					KAHLESS
			I have returned because there is
			a great need in my people... they
			fight among themselves in petty
			wars and corrupt the glory of the
			Klingon spirit. They have lost
			their way. But it is not too
			late. I have returned and I will
			lead my people again!

	Koroth stands before Kahless and then very deliberately
	goes down on one knee.

					KOROTH
			Vorcha-doh-baghk, Kahless! (All
			hail Kahless)

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      20.

24   CONTINUED: (3)

	Then following his lead, everyone in the room drops to
	one knee... swept away by the emotion of the moment.
	Only Worf remains standing in the doorway to the
	caves... unsure what to do.

					CROWD
			Vorcha-doh-baghk, Kahless!

	Kahless looks out over the crowd with confidence. He
	sees Worf standing alone in the back of the room...
	their eyes meet for a moment, then Worf looks away,
	confused and uncertain.

                                             CUT TO:

25   INT. WORF'S CHAMBERS

	Worf ENTERS and goes directly to his haversack and
	begins looking for something. He pulls out a tricorder
	just as Kahless ENTERS behind him.

					KAHLESS
			What is it you are doing?

	Worf turns quickly, hiding the tricorder momentarily.
	After a beat, he pulls it out and shows it to Kahless.

					WORF
			I was getting my tricorder.

					KAHLESS
			Tri-Corder? Is it a weapon?

					WORF
			No. It is a tool. I was going to
			use it to see if you were...

	Worf trails off.

					KAHLESS
				(smiles)
			To see if I were real. Proceed.
			Use your Tri-Corder.

	Worf scans Kahless with the tricorder. He reacts with
	surprise to what he sees.

					KAHLESS
			Well?

					WORF
			You are... Klingon.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/09/93 - ACT TWO      21.

25   CONTINUED:

					KAHLESS
			What else could I be?

					WORF
			There are many possibilities... a
			shape shifter, a holographic
			projection...

	Kahless laughs gently.

					KAHLESS
			... So, you are a skeptic, Worf.
			I like that....

					WORF
			How do you know my name?

					KAHLESS
			We have met before. I appeared to
			you in a vision... in the caves of
			No'Mat... you were a child then...
			and I told you...
				(trying to remember)
			... that you would do something...
			no Klingon had ever done
			before....

					WORF
				(stunned)
			Yes...

					KAHLESS
			Was I ... correct?...

					WORF
				(nods)
			I... am the first Klingon to serve
			in Starfleet.

					KAHLESS
				(smiles)
			"Star-Fleet"... there are still
			many things you will have to
			explain to me.

	Worf looks at him with a mixture of puzzlement and awe.

					KAHLESS
				(continuing)
			You have a question.

					WORF
			Why did you appear when I was in
			the cave? Why not appear to
			Koroth, or Torin?

	Kahless smiles and puts a hand on his shoulder.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      21A.

25   CONTINUED: (2)

					KAHLESS
			Perhaps it is because you have the
			heart of a true warrior.
				(beat, studies him for
				 a moment)
			You still do not believe it is me,
			do you Worf?...

	Worf takes a long moment... puts aside the tricorder
	and then meets his gaze again.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      22.

25   CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
			I... want to believe.

					KAHLESS
				(smiles)
			That is a ... beginning... .

	Kahless gestures out the door and after a beat Worf
	moves toward the door. They EXIT together.

                                             CUT TO:

26   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship at impulse.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's Log: Stardate 46852.2.
			Our mission to Endora Seven has
			been cancelled on orders from
			Starfleet Command. The Enterprise
			is to proceed directly to the
			planet Boreth, to take aboard a
			very unusual guest.

27   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Data, and TROI are sitting at the table.

					RIKER
			Kahless? Hasn't he been dead for
			over a thousand years?

					DATA
			One thousand five hundred and
			forty-seven years to be exact.

					TROI
			Do the Klingons actually believe
			that this is the real Kahless?

					PICARD
			It would seem that at least Gowron
			believes it. He personally
			contacted the Federation Council
			and asked that a starship be sent
			to bring Kahless back to the Home
			World.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      23.

27   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Why wouldn't he send a Klingon
			ship?

					PICARD
			Gowron would only say that there
			were certain... security concerns
			which prompted him to make this
			request. As the nearest starship
			to Boreth, the task is ours.

					TROI
			Have we heard from Worf?

					PICARD
			No. All communication with Boreth
			has been cut-off since yesterday.

	That sounds ominous and they all exchange looks.
	Picard takes a beat, then gets up and heads for the
	door.

					PICARD
			Set course for Boreth, Number One.
			Warp six.

					RIKER
			Aye, sir.

	They all EXIT.

                                             CUT TO:

28   EXT. BORETH (OPTICAL)

	As seen before.

29   INT. TEMPLE

	The temple is swarming with Klingons... a massive
	celebration is underway complete with ample food and
	bombastic Klingon opera filling the air. Tables and
	benches have been brought in to fill the area. A large
	stone cistern is filled with liquid of some type and
	various Klingons plunge goblets into it and then drink
	heartily. The room is festive, almost giddy with
	celebration as Klingons slap each other around in macho
	goodfellowship.

	Kahless is sitting on the raised chair seen earlier.
	Koroth and Torin are both sitting near him, while Worf
	occupies a bench nearby.

    STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/15/93 - ACT TWO    24.

29   CONTINUED:

	Worf is watching the proceedings with a reserved
	expression on his face... not joining in the
	celebration. Kahless is listening to Torin.

					TORIN
				(cautioning)
			Gowron is the Leader of the
			Council... he commands the entire
			Defense Force... if he chooses to
			oppose you...

	This doesn't faze Kahless in the least.

					KAHLESS
				(to Koroth & Torin)
			Do not worry. We stand on the
			threshold of a new era for our
			people... Klingons from all over
			the Empire... will flock to my
			banner...
				(beat)
			And yet something still weighs
			heavy on the brow of the son of
			Mogh...

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      24A.

29   CONTINUED: (2)

	Worf looks up and sees Kahless looking directly at him.
	A few heads turn and Worf is a little uncomfortable at
	this very public dialog, but he doesn't flinch from
	answering honestly.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      25.

29   CONTINUED: (3)

					KAHLESS
				(continuing)
			Are you contemplating yet another
			question for me?
				(ironic smile)
			After three days, I am beginning
			to wonder if you know how to do
			anything else.

	This elicits a few feeble chuckles, but there is a
	definite edge beginning to creep into Kahless' voice
	and more and more heads are starting to turn toward
	this conversation.

					WORF
			Questions are the beginning of
			wisdom... it is the mark of a true
			warrior.

	The smile on Kahless' face loses some of its mirth.
	The room gets a little quieter.

					KAHLESS
			But do not forget that a leader
			need not answer questions from
			those he leads... it is enough
			that he says to do a thing... and
			they will do it. If he says to
			run, they run... if he says to
			fight, they fight... if he says
			to die...
				(beat)
			... they die.

					WORF
			Yes. If the... commander is
			worthy of their trust.

	The Temple is now dead silent... everyone is watching
	the exchange with mounting tension. The air crackles
	between the two men.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      26.

29   CONTINUED: (4)

	Kahless quickly stands, a feral look on his face.
	Without breaking eye contact with Worf, he moves into
	a clear space in the room. Kahless picks up his
	bat'leth and steps into the clearing and waits.

30   WORF

	Looks around for a beat... all eyes are on him. After
	a moment, Worf steps into the clearing and faces
	Kahless. Someone throws a bat'leth to Worf and he
	grips it tightly... they both tense and wait.

31   WIDER

	Koroth moves closer. He looks from Worf to Kahless and
	back.

					KOROTH
			E'Gok! (Begin!)

	Worf and Kahless swing their swords at each other and
	begin to fight.

	The fight is fast-paced... intense... each man looking
	for an opening, but finding none...

	The fight builds... the ferocity of the crowd grows
	with every blow... suddenly their swords lock together.
	Kahless pulls Worf backward and they both go flying
	into a nearby table.

	Both men scramble to their feet and face each other...
	there is a tense beat and suddenly Kahless ROARS with
	laughter. Worf and the crowd fall silent, unsure how
	to respond. Kahless' laugh fills the room for a
	moment... then he looks around at the astonished faces
	of the gathered Klingons.

					KAHLESS
			What is wrong? Is there only
			anger and bloodlust in your souls?
			Is that all that is left in the
			Klingon heart?
				(MORE)

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT TWO      27.

31   CONTINUED:

					KAHLESS (Cont'd)
			We do not fight merely to spill
			blood, but to enrich the spirit.
			Look at us... two warriors locked
			in battle, fighting for honor.
			How can you keep from ...
			singing... out for all to hear,
				(loud, broadly)
			... "We are Klingons!"...

	There is a beat... and then smiles form on their
	faces... tentative at first.

					KAHLESS
			... Yes! Let it out!... Let the
			joy in your heart be heard!

	He laughs again... and it starts to spread throughout
	the gathering.

					KAHLESS
			We are Klingons!

	They begin to shout and yell... a surge of emotion
	sweeps through the hall. The noise of the crowd
	becomes a shriek of pure joy.

					KAHLESS
			We are Klingons!

	Kahless turns and catches Worf's eye, who is standing
	in the middle of all this revelry with uncertainty.
	There is a moment and then Worf begins to smile.
	Kahless throws an arm around Worf and they move off
	into the crowd together...

                                             FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     28.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

32   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship is orbiting Boreth.

33   INT. SHUTTLE BAY

	Worf's shuttlecraft has just landed in the bay.
	Picard, Riker, and Troi are waiting. The shuttlecraft
	door OPENS and Kahless ENTERS from the shuttlecraft,
	followed by Koroth, Torin and Worf.

	Kahless looks around the bay for a beat... his attitude
	is curious about his surroundings, but not shocked by
	them. He's never been on a spaceship, but Kahless has
	that regal bearing that refuses to be over-awed by
	anything. Picard and Riker step forward.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard the Enterprise.
			I'm Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

	Kahless looks to Worf.

					KAHLESS
				(re: Picard)
			This is the... "human" you told me
			about?

					WORF
			Yes.

	Kahless turns back to Picard and claps him on the
	shoulder so hard it almost knocks Picard down.

					KAHLESS
			You must be a mighty warrior to
			command such respect.

					PICARD
				(recovering quickly)
			Thank you.

	Kahless' eye notices Troi and he beams with pleasure.

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     29.

33   CONTINUED:

					KAHLESS
			And you do me a great honor by
			giving me one of your women.

	Worf quickly steps in.

					WORF
			They have... different ways.

					KAHLESS
				(unfazed)
			Ah. Then she is not a gift.

					WORF
			No.

	Koroth moves to Kahless' side.

					KOROTH
			It is as I said... we should be on
			a Klingon warship. This is not
			the place for us.

					KAHLESS
			Their customs may be different,
			but Worf tells me they are not
			dishonorable... and I am eager to
			see the weapons on this "Star-Ship."

	Picard moves in smoothly.

					PICARD
			I would be happy to arrange a tour
			of the entire ship for you, once
			you've settled in. Perhaps
			Commander Riker could begin by
			showing you your quarters.

					KAHLESS
			That is acceptable.

					RIKER
			Then, if you'll follow me...

	Kahless, Torin and Koroth follow Riker OUT of the
	shuttlebay.

                                             CUT TO:

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     30.

34   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, Riker, Troi, Data, GEORDI and BEVERLY are
	questioning Worf.

					BEVERLY
				(to Worf)
			Did you take any other tricorder
			readings... a neuro-physiology
			scan or an anatomical profile?

					WORF
			No.

					BEVERLY
				(to others)
			Then it's going to be hard to
			eliminate any possibility at this
			point. He could be a coalescent
			being taking Klingon form... a bioreplicant...
			or even a Klingon
			surgically altered to resemble
			Kahless...

					TROI
			I felt no deception or malice from
			him... just an over-whelming sense
			of confidence... almost arrogance.

					PICARD
			Worf, what are his plans when he
			returns to the Home World?

					WORF
			He wants to restore the glory of
			the Empire by purging it of
			dishonor and corruption.

					RIKER
			I don't think Gowron's going to
			like the sound of that.

					GEORDI
			That might have something to do
			with why he wanted a Federation
			ship to bring Kahless. Gowron may
			not want to be seen embracing
			this... Messiah before he knows
			what Kahless wants.

					PICARD
			Perhaps this Kahless is a...
			stalking horse for someone else...
			someone who intends to seize
			control from Gowron.

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     32.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			It is not an... empirical matter.
			It is a matter of... faith.

					DATA
			Faith. Then you do believe
			Kahless may have... supernatural
			attributes?

	Worf is uncertain and he says nothing.

					DATA
			As an android, I am unable to
			accept something which cannot be
			proven through rational means. I
			would appreciate hearing your
			insight on this matter.

					WORF
			Perhaps some other time,
			Commander. I do not believe I
			could provide much... insight at
			the moment.

	Data nods and they both EXIT.

                                             CUT TO:

35   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship goes into warp.

36   OMITTED

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     31.

34   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Like the Duras sisters...

					DATA
			Or the B'nok faction.

					WORF
			There is another possibility.
				(beat)
			It could be the real Kahless. He
			may have actually returned... as
			he promised.

	Worf's statement is met with silence. Data breaks the
	uncomfortable quiet after a beat.

					DATA
			The appearance of Kahless in the
			lava cave is consistent with the
			stories found in the Klingon
			sacred texts.

					RIKER
			No offense, Worf... but I have
			trouble believing that the man I
			just escorted to deck eight is...
			supernatural.

					WORF
			I am not saying that he is... I
			merely think we should not
			completely reject the possibility.

					PICARD
			We have no reason to rule out
			anything. We haven't been ordered
			to discover the origins of our
			guest, or tell anyone what they
			should believe... we are simply
			to transport Kahless to the Home
			World... and while he's with us,
			he will be treated as an honored
			guest.

	Picard stands and the meeting breaks up. Everyone
	heads for the door, but Data stops Worf for a moment.

					DATA
			Lieutenant. May I ask you a
			personal question?
				(off his nod)
			In the absence of empirical data,
			how will you determine whether or
			not this is the real Kahless?

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE 33-34.         

37   INT. WORF'S QUARTERS

	Worf is showing Kahless a ceremonial knife.

					WORF
			It was given to me during my Rite
			of Ascension by a man who had
			known my father.

	Kahless takes the knife... feels the heft of the
	weapon.

					KAHLESS
				(surprised)
			Did you observe the Rite here...
			among these aliens?...

					WORF
			No... I returned to the Home World
			for the ceremony. But these...
			aliens have allowed me to conduct
			other Klingon rituals on the
			Enterprise. They understand that
			it is part of me.

					KAHLESS
			You mentioned a son... where is
			he?

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     35.

37   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			He is visiting my adoptive parents
			on Earth.

					KAHLESS
			Will he understand our ways
			growing up among all these...
			aliens?

					WORF
			I have instructed him in our
			traditions... but Alexander will
			have to find his own path... as I
			did.

	Kahless considers the knife for a moment.

					KAHLESS
			A good knife... well forged. But
			even the best blade will rust and
			grow dull unless it is cared
			for...

	Kahless returns it to Worf who replaces the knife in a
	sheath. Kahless moves about the room, noting the
	various artifacts and Klingon emblems.

					KAHLESS
			I was concerned that living with
			aliens would dull your edge.
				(beat)
			I am pleased to see that I was
			wrong.

	Kahless moves directly to Worf and puts a hand on his
	shoulder.

					KAHLESS
			You have stood alone among these
			aliens... kept our traditions and
			our customs... held on to your
			heritage with no guidance from a
			Klingon mother or father... and
			you were willing to face me in
			single combat knowing that you had
			no chance to win.
				(beat)
			You are Klingon... and I would be
			proud to fight with you at my
			side.

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     36.

37   CONTINUED: (2)

	Kahless' force of personality and magnetism give the
	words a profound impact on Worf. The greatest Klingon
	warrior of them all has just validated his entire life.
	The look on Worf's face is pride mixed with awe for
	Kahless. Off Worf's expression...

                                             CUT TO:

38   INT. MAIN BRIDGE

	Riker in command, Data at Ops.

					DATA
				(off console)
			Commander, there is an incoming
			message. Text only.

	Riker moves to Ops.

					DATA
			It is from Gowron. He is aboard
			the Klingon ship Bortas and is
			requesting that we alter course to
			rendezvous with him.

					RIKER
				(reading console)
			The rendezvous coordinates are
			twenty-three light years outside
			the Klingon Border. What's he up
			to?
				(beat, then to Con
				 Officer)
			Prepare to alter course.
				(to com)
			Captain Picard to the Bridge,
			please.

                                             CUT TO:

39   OMITTED

40   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE & KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise... moves close to a Klingon ATTACK
	CRUISER.

41   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard is standing near the platform as GOWRON and an
	N.D. Klingon Aide MATERIALIZE.

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     37.

41   CONTINUED:

	Gowron is wearing his leader's cloak on his shoulders
	and a scowl on his face. The Aide is carrying some
	kind of ceremonial box. Gowron moves directly to
	Picard, tension and rage in his every move.

					PICARD
			Welcome aboard, Gowron.

					GOWRON
				(short)
			Where is he, Picard?

					PICARD
			I assume you're referring to
			Kahless.

					GOWRON
			I am referring to the filthy
			pahtak who is using his name.

					PICARD
			Well, the... person in question is
			in his quarters at the moment.

	Gowron and the Aide head for the door and Picard
	quickly goes with them as they EXIT.

42   INT. CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS

	Gowron, the Aide, and Picard ENTER from the Transporter
	Room.

					GOWRON
				(rapid)
			What have you learned about him so
			far? What kind of medical
			analysis have you done? Do you
			have any theories about his true
			origin?

					PICARD
			We haven't done any analyses.

					GOWRON
			What kind of fools do you have
			working for you, Picard? The
			imposter's been aboard for nearly
			a day.

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     38.

42   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			If you wanted to run tests on
			Kahless, you should've sent a
			Klingon vessel for him.

					GOWRON
			And have him begin spreading his
			poisonous lies through a ship of
			loyal Klingons? Never.

					PICARD
			If he's really an imposter you
			shouldn't have anything to worry
			about.

	Gowron stops and turns on Picard.

					GOWRON
			Kahless has been dead for a
			thousand years... but the idea of
			Kahless is still alive. Have you
			ever fought an idea, Picard? It
			has no weapon to destroy, no body
			to kill. The idea of Kahless'
			return must be stopped here. Now.
			Or it will travel through the
			Empire like a wave... and leave
			nothing but destruction behind.

	Off Picard's reaction.

                                             CUT TO:

43   INT. KAHLESS' QUARTERS

	Kahless, Koroth, Torin, and Worf are listening to
	Picard.

					PICARD
			... so Gowron has come aboard in
			order to test your claim.

					KOROTH
				(with contempt)
			Gowron knows his days are nearly
			over... so now he comes crawling
			aboard with some kind of "test."

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     39.

43   CONTINUED:

					TORIN
			We do not have to prove anything
			to Gowron.

					KAHLESS
			What is this... test?

					PICARD
			He has brought a knife with him...
			a knife that was supposed to be
			stained with the blood of Kahless.

					TORIN
				(appalled)
			Gowron has brought the Knife of
			Kirom? No one is permitted to
			remove it from the sacred vault.

					KOROTH
			Gowron does not care about what is
			sacred.

					PICARD
				(to Kahless)
			Gowron wants to run a genetic
			analysis on a sample of the blood
			and on you. It should tell us if
			there is a... biological match.
				(beat)
			If you agree to the test... I will
			make the Enterprise facilities
			available to... ensure that it is
			conducted impartially.

	Kahless seems genuinely unconcerned about all this he
	lets his gaze wander over to Worf, who is struggling
	with his own feelings. He and Worf exchange a long
	look.

					KAHLESS
			Perhaps it is time to settle the
			doubts of those who do not yet
			believe...
				(beat)
			I will allow the test.

	Off their reactions...

                                             CUT TO:

   STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/09/93 - ACT THREE   40.

44   CLOSE ON KNIFE

	It is very old and stained with blood. A HAND enters
	the frame and waves a medical SCANNER over it. MOVE TO
	REVEAL that we're in:

45   INT. SICKBAY

	Beverly is scanning the knife with the scanner and
	holding her tricorder in the other hand. Gowron, the
	Aide, Worf, and Picard are watching. She finishes the
	scan.

					BEVERLY
			All right... that should do it.

	Beverly puts the scanner back in the tricorder and
	works it for a moment. The Aide carefully replaces the
	knife in the ceremonial box seen earlier.

					BEVERLY
			Computer, run a genetic comparison
			on this blood sample and the
			tissue belonging to Kahless.

46   INCLUDE WALL MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	As Beverly moves to the large wall monitor and
	activates it. The screen is scrolling two DNA IMAGES
	side by side... scanning them and comparing them.
	Everyone watches the screen anxiously. Finally the
	scan is complete and the image stops scrolling. The
	two DNA patterns are identical.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			The genetic patterns are
			identical.

					GOWRON
				(stunned)
			But how... how can this be?

	Worf stares at the screen for a moment... then an
	expression of pure joy comes across his face.

					WORF
			It is true... Kahless has
			returned.

     STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT THREE     41.

46   CONTINUED:

	Off his expression...

                                             FADE OUT.

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FOUR      42.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

47   INT. KAHLESS' QUARTERS

	Koroth and Torin are looking over some PADDS at a
	table. The door CHIMES.

					KOROTH
			Enter.

	Worf ENTERS. He seems happy, content, a man who has
	just entered a wonderful and enriching time in his
	life.

					WORF
			Koroth, Torin.
				(looks around)
			I had hoped to speak with
			Kahless...

	Koroth and Torin exchange glances.

					KOROTH
				(apologetic)
			Another time, Worf. There is much
			for Kahless to do before we arrive
			at the Home World... many things
			to consider.

	A little disappointed, Worf begins to move toward the
	door.

					KAHLESS' VOICE
				(o.c.)
			Worf?

   STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/10/93 - ACT FOUR   43.

48   NEW ANGLE

	Revealing that Kahless has just ENTERED from the
	bedroom. He smiles warmly and clasps Worf on the
	shoulder in goodfellowship.

					KAHLESS
			Where are you going?

	Worf glances at Koroth and Torin.

					KOROTH
				(gently)
			Kahless, it might be better if --

					KAHLESS
				(impatient)
			Go away, Koroth. I've listened to
			you and Torin until my ears burn
			with politics. Let me and Worf be
			alone for a while.

	Koroth wants to object, but Kahless' wishes are pretty
	apparent. Koroth and Torin exchange uneasy glances,
	then bow to the inevitable.

					KOROTH
			As you wish.

	Koroth and Torin EXIT. Kahless moves to a pitcher
	sitting on a table and pours a drink for himself and
	Worf.

					KAHLESS
			They are good men. But they
			chatter like tree hens.

	Kahless laughs and Worf laughs with him.

   STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/10/93 - ACT FOUR   44.

48   CONTINUED:

	He hands the goblet to Worf and they each take a
	swallow. Worf screws up his face in distaste.

					WORF
			I am sorry our replicators do not
			do justice to Klingon Warnog...

	Kahless takes another taste... then shakes his head.
	He can't taste the difference.

					KAHLESS
			It has been so long since I have
			tasted any food or drink... there
			are many things I have forgotten.

	Worf is a little disturbed by this... some flaws are
	showing up in his hero. There is a quiet beat.

					WORF
			Kahless, may I ask you about...
			death... and Sto-Vo-Kor? Tell me
			what awaits us beyond this life.

	Kahless moves to the window and looks out into space.
	He says nothing for a long moment. Worf waits with
	anticipation... hoping that the secrets of life and
	death are about to be unveiled to him. Finally Kahless
	turns back to him.

					KAHLESS
			I do not have those answers.

	Worf's disappointment and confusion is obvious.
	Kahless moves to him... for some reason he seems eager
	to explain.

					KAHLESS
			I am merely a... traveller...
			someone who has journeyed back and
			forth between this world and the
			next.
				(beat)
			While I am in this form, I know
			only about this world...

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FOUR      45.

48   CONTINUED: (2)

	Worf nods in understanding.

					KAHLESS
			And there is much work for me to
			do in this world... and you will
			be part of it, Worf.

					WORF
				(surprised)
			Me?

					KAHLESS
				(smiles)
			It was your purity of heart that
			summoned me back from Sto-Vo-Kor...
			and Koroth has told me
			about the respect you have earned
			in the Federation and the Empire.
			I want you to have a place at my
			side as we restore honor to our
			people.

	Worf is overwhelmed by this thought... Kahless moves
	back to the window and looks out into space. He's much
	more confident now.

					KAHLESS
			Let me tell you about the new
			Empire we will forge...

                                             CUT TO:

49   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Worf is standing at the window looking out into space
	in the same position that we just left Kahless. Gowron
	is sitting at the table. Worf's expression is eager
	and optimistic.

					WORF
			... it will be glorious.

	Worf smiles and looks out into space for a beat.
	Gowron is not swayed by anything Worf has told him...
	he scowls at Worf in bitterness.

					GOWRON
			It will be war.

	Worf turns back to him in irritation, but Gowron will
	have no more of this.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FOUR      46.

49   CONTINUED:

					GOWRON
			You are not a fool, Worf. Do you
			really think that every Klingon in
			the Empire will bend his knee and
			grovel before this man just
			because Koroth says he is Kahless?

					WORF
			He is Kahless. Your own test
			proved it.

					GOWRON
			I will not hand over the Empire to
			Koroth because of one test.

					WORF
			It is not Koroth, it is --

					GOWRON
			Of course it is Koroth. Open your
			eyes... Koroth and the other
			"Guardians" have always opposed
			me. This is nothing more than a
			ploy for them to finally seize
			power.

	Gowron takes a beat... moves to the windows and looks
	outside for a moment.

					GOWRON
			Even now, there are warriors on my
			own ship who want to see
			Kahless... there are others who
			believe he is an imposter... the
			divisions are already forming...

					WORF
			It does not have to be that way...
			we could all join together and
			welcome Kahless as a united
			people.

					GOWRON
			Don't you see? This is exactly
			why they want you to join them...
			because your brother sits on the
			Council and your voice carries
			weight in the Empire. They want
			you to influence others to follow
			them.

      STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FOUR      47.

49   CONTINUED: (2)

	Gowron considers him for a moment... tries a different
	approach.

					GOWRON
			Worf, we fought together once...
			side by side to keep the Empire
			from being torn apart... will you
			stand by and let these impostors
			destroy all that we fought so hard
			to protect?
				(beat)
			Renounce him, Worf. Stand with me
			and we can hold the Empire
			together.

	Worf looks at him for a moment... then shakes his head
	sadly.

					WORF
			You do not understand. Kahless is
			our future... only with his help
			can we revive the pure warriors
			within ourselves.
				(beat)
			Listen to him, Gowron... open your
			heart and hear his words as I
			have. He will restore your
			faith... as he has restored mine.
			Give him a chance to lift your
			spirit and cleanse your heart
			before you take up arms.

	Gowron appears to be considering Worf's words. Off
	Worf's confident expression...

                                             CUT TO:

50   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE & KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The two ships hang in space together.

51   INT. CORRIDOR

	Worf and Koroth are walking toward the Holodeck.
	Koroth is disturbed.

					KOROTH
			You should not have arranged this
			without my approval.

        STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/11/93 - ACT FOUR       48.

51   CONTINUED:

	They stop outside the Holodeck doors.

					WORF
			I did. Kahless approved.

	A long beat before Koroth answers in a low, tight
	voice.

					KOROTH
			Yes. Yes, of course he did.

	Worf touches the computer panel and they both EXIT to
	the Holodeck.

52   INT. HOLODECK/TEMPLE - CONTINUOUS

	The Holodeck has recreated the same Temple as seen
	earlier. Koroth and Worf ENTER and find Data and Torin
	waiting for them. Koroth moves to speak privately with
	Torin, while Data approaches Worf.

					DATA
			Lieutenant, would my presence here
			be inappropriate? I would greatly
			appreciate the opportunity to
			study Klingon beliefs in this
			forum, but I do not wish to give
			offense.

					WORF
			Kahless welcomes all who come to
			hear his words. Your presence
			will not give offense.

					DATA
			Thank you.

	They both turn at the SOUND of the Holodeck doors
	OPENING.

        STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/15/93 - ACT FOUR       49.

53   INCLUDE DOORWAY

	Just as Gowron (wearing his cloak), and SEVERAL N.D.
	KLINGONS ENTER from the Corridor. They are escorted by
	THREE N.D. ENTERPRISE SECURITY GUARDS. Gowron and
	Koroth trade spiteful looks.

					GOWRON
			Koroth. I see that not all fools
			die young.

	Suddenly an o.c. Klingon interrupts.

					KLINGON VOICE
			Kahless!

	They all turn and see Kahless ENTER the Temple.
	Gowron's men are shocked and even Gowron can't help but
	show some surprise as Kahless moves confidently into
	the room. Gowron glances from Kahless to the large
	painting on the wall... he can't deny the unmistakable
	resemblance. Worf smiles at their reactions. Kahless
	sits in his chair. Data takes an unobtrusive seat in
	the back.

					KOROTH
			Kahless, may I present Gowron,
			Leader of the High Council.

	Kahless gives him a regal nod.

					KAHLESS
			You may sit.

	Gowron decides to bide his time for the moment. He
	sits on one of the benches and they follow suit.
	Kahless looks at them for a moment... he seems
	completely in charge... when he speaks, he keeps his
	voice quiet and controlled.

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FOUR          50.

53   CONTINUED:

					KAHLESS
			Long ago, a storm was heading for
			the city of Quin'lat. Everyone
			took protection within the walls
			except one man who remained
			outside. I went to him and asked
			what he was doing. "I am not
			afraid," he said. "I will not
			hide my face behind stone and
			mortar. I will stand before the
			wind and make it respect me." I
			honored his choice and went back
			inside. The next day, the storm
			came... and the man was killed...
			The wind does not respect a fool.
				(beat)
			Do not stand before the wind,
			Gowron.

	A murmur goes through the crowd... the other Klingons
	are clearly awestruck by Kahless and the force of his
	personality, but Gowron's attitude only hardens.

					GOWRON
			What was his name?

					KAHLESS
			What?

					GOWRON
			If you were really there, you
			should be able to tell us the name
			of the man outside the walls.

					KOROTH
			What kind of question is that?

					GOWRON
			I did not ask you, Koroth. I
			asked him.
				(to Kahless)
			Describe him to us... what was he
			wearing? How tall was he? What
			color were his eyes?

	Koroth is definitely agitated, but Kahless seems
	unconcerned.

					KAHLESS
			I do not remember. It was long
			ago, and in another lifetime.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FOUR          51.

53   CONTINUED: (2)

					KAHLESS (Cont'd)
				(stands, strong)
			All that matters is that I have
			returned to restore faith and hope
			to my people... to lead them back
			to the way of honor... to the
			glory that was once theirs and can
			be again. Is that what you
			oppose, Gowron?

	Gowron stands and faces him squarely.

					GOWRON
			I oppose you. I say you are not
			Kahless... and I will not bend my
			knee to you as long as I can draw
			a breath or pick up a blade.

	Gowron drops his cloak, pulls a knife from his belt and
	stands waiting for Kahless. Koroth starts to move
	between them, but Worf stops him.

					WORF
				(to Koroth)
			No. I do not believe Kahless will
			kill him.

	Koroth stops and steps back, but his look of worry is
	directed at Kahless, not Gowron. Kahless calmly pulls
	a knife of his own and the two men square off in the
	center of the room.

	They circle each other warily for a moment, seeking an
	opening. Kahless is confident and calm... Gowron is
	deadly. Gowron takes a swipe at Kahless, who parries
	it. Kahless smiles... he's trying to transcend the
	moment as he did with Worf in Act Two.

					KAHLESS
			A good try, Gowron... but not
			enough.

	Kahless makes an attack of his own, but Gowron easily
	stops it and he fights back viciously. Kahless backs
	up under the assault... then throws off Gowron for a
	moment. Kahless laughs loudly. Gowron looks at him in
	puzzlement.

					KAHLESS
			You have no joy, Gowron. Is your
			heart so filled with distrust and
			suspicion that you have forgotten
			what it is to be truly Klingon.

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FOUR          52.

53   CONTINUED: (3)

	But Gowron's heart cannot be turned as easily as
	Worf's. He suddenly lunges for Kahless, knocking him
	back... a few more blows and Kahless' knife goes flying
	out of his hand. Kahless is knocked down, helpless.

	Gowron moves in for the kill, raising his knife in the
	air and preparing to plunge it into Kahless' chest.
	Suddenly Worf rushes in and grabs his arm, preventing
	him from striking.

	The room is utterly silent... everyone is transfixed by
	the image of Worf saving the mightiest warrior of them
	all from being killed. Gowron smiles and relaxes... he
	pulls the knife away and looks down at the helpless
	Kahless in triumph.

					GOWRON
				(mocking)
			"Kahless... the greatest warrior
			of them all... "

	Off Worf's stunned reaction...

                                             FADE OUT.

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          54.

54   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(hard)
			There is no future here... no
			glorious new era for our people.
				(moves to Kahless)
			Gowron was right, you don't know
			the name of the man who faced the
			storm... you don't even know what
			real Warnog tastes like... and you
			certainly are not the greatest
			warrior of all.
				(beat)
			Whoever you are... you're not
			Kahless.

	The words seem to sting Kahless and Koroth moves to get
	Worf out of here.

					KOROTH
			You've said enough, now get out.

	Worf grabs Koroth, slams him against the wall and
	glares into his eyes.

					WORF
				(deadly)
			You are using the name of Kahless
			in some twisted game... for that
			alone you should die... and if you
			do not tell me what you have done,
			I will kill you right here.

	Koroth looks into Worf's eyes, sees that he means it...
	then looks at Torin. Torin drops his eyes and looks
	away. Finally Koroth acquiesces and Worf releases him.

	Koroth takes a couple of steps around the room,
	gathering his thoughts before speaking. This is very
	difficult for him.

					KOROTH
				(to Kahless)
			The problems with your memory...
			are a result of... the way you
			returned.

					KAHLESS
			What do you mean?

					KOROTH
				(beat, glances at Torin)
			We -- the Guardians -- have been
			awaiting your return for
			centuries.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/09/93 - ACT FIVE       55.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

					KOROTH (Cont'd)
				(beat)
			But we did not have the technology
			to bring you back until now. We
			were able to use an organic sample
			of the first Kahless to... give
			you life.

					KAHLESS
			The first Kahless?

	Worf suddenly realizes what happened.

					WORF
				(shocked)
			A clone. He is a clone.

					KAHLESS
			What is a... clone?

					WORF
				(disgusted)
			A being created in a laboratory...
			from genetic material taken from
			another being. You are a copy...
			a fraud.

					KOROTH
				(to Kahless)
			You are not "just" a copy. We
			gave you more than the body of
			Kahless.

					TORIN
			We found a way to imprint specific
			information into your neurosynaptic
			patterns... we gave you
			memories. And not just any
			memories... we gave you the
			experiences of Kahless as written
			in the sacred texts.

	Kahless stands... walks around the room, trying to
	understand what he's hearing...

					KAHLESS
			So I did not do any of the things
			I remember... I was never at the
			city of Quin'lat... I never went
			to the Kri'stat Volcano...
				(beat)
			But what about Worf? I remember
			apparing to him in the caves of
			No'Mat when he was a boy...

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          56.

54   CONTINUED: (3)

					TORIN
			We gave you that memory as well.
			Worf told me of his vision when he
			first arrived on Boreth.

					KOROTH
			You were not... awakened until the
			moment we transported you into the
			cave... and you appeared to Worf.
			Before that time you were
			unconscious... in a laboratory
			where we accelerated your growth,
			corrected any genetic anomalies
			that occurred, and gave you the
			wisdom and memories that --

					WORF
			They grew you in a test tube...
			like some kind of fungus... then
			programmed you like a machine.

	Kahless reacts, stung by the words.

					KOROTH
				(defensive)
			You are twisting the truth.

	Worf has had enough of this, his anger boils to the
	surface.

					WORF
			You talk to me about the truth?
			You, who have brought this... lie
			to life and then called it
			Kahless?

					KOROTH
			It is not a lie! Genetically, he
			is Kahless. And he is needed by
			our people. You know better than
			anyone the corruption and dishonor
			that is destroying the Empire.
			They need him.

					WORF
			They do not need a false god.

					KOROTH
			How do you know that this is not
			the way the prophesy was to be
			fulfilled? Who is to say that
			what we did is wrong?

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE         56A.

54   CONTINUED: (4)

					WORF
			I am. And I will not let this...
			fraud continue.

	Worf moves toward the door, but Koroth quickly stands
	in his way.

        STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/11/93 - ACT FIVE       57.

54   CONTINUED: (5)

					KOROTH
			Worf, you cannot tell Gowron about
			this.

	But Worf is not in the mood to be stopped so easily.
	He glares hotly into his face.

					WORF
				(low, deadly)
			Do not give me orders, Koroth.

	But Koroth doesn't back off.

					KOROTH
			All right. I won't tell you what
			to do. But consider this: Do you
			want Gowron's corruption to infect
			every corner of the Empire? Do
			you want our people to continue
			sacrificing their honor until they
			are no different from Romulans?
				(beat)
			If you tell Gowron what we have
			told you, it will destroy --
				(nods at Kahless)
			-- him... and with him the last
			chance to restore hope to our
			people. It's your choice.

	Worf steps back, looks one last time at Kahless, then
	EXITS.

                                             CUT TO:

55   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE & KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The two ships as seen before.

56   OMITTED

        STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/15/93 - ACT FIVE       58.

57   INT. HOLODECK/TEMPLE

	The Temple as seen before. Worf ENTERS and sees TWO
	N.D. KLINGONS sitting cross-legged on the floor in
	front of the Kahless painting with a couple of lighted
	candles and Klingons artifacts in front of them. Worf
	is surprised to see them here... he begins to move
	closer to them, but before getting there, he hears
	Data's voice.

					DATA'S VOICE
				(o.c.)
			They have been here for three
			hours seventeen minutes.

58   NEW ANGLE

	Including Data, who is sitting on one of the back
	benches, observing.

					DATA
			They refused to transport back to
			the ship with the rest of Gowron's
			men. They insisted on waiting
			here until they see Kahless again.
			Their faith appears to be
			unaffected by his inability to
			defeat Gowron. They still
			believe.

	Worf looks at them with pity.

					WORF
			Then they are fools.

					DATA
			Does that mean you no longer
			believe this is the real Kahless?

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          59.

58   CONTINUED:

					WORF
				(difficult)
			Yes.

	Data considers.

					DATA
			I am curious. Do you still
			believe that the real Kahless will
			return someday? Or has this
			experience only deepened the
			spiritual crisis which originally
			sent you to Boreth?

					WORF
			I... do not know.

					DATA
			I understand your dilemma. I once
			had what could be considered a
			crisis of the spirit.

					WORF
				(shocked)
			You?

					DATA
			Yes. The Starfleet officers who
			first activated me on Omicron
			Theta told me that I was an
			android -- nothing more than a
			very sophisticated machine in
			human form.
				(beat)
			However I realized that if I were
			simply a machine, then I could
			never be anything else -- I could
			not grow beyond my programming.
			I found that difficult to accept.
				(beat)
			I chose to believe that I was a
			person, that I had the potential
			to become more than a collection
			of circuits and subprocessors.
				(beat)
			It is a belief that I still hold.

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          60.

58   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			How did you come to your decision?

					DATA
			I believe I made a... "leap of
			faith."

	Worf looks over at the Klingons sitting on the floor.
	As he considers Data's words...

                                             CUT TO:

59   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Gowron and Koroth are both trying to browbeat Picard
	into agreeing to their requests while Kahless sits at
	the table in silence... a man watching others argue
	over his fate. TWO N.D. SECURITY GUARDS stand watch
	in the b.g.

					GOWRON
				(re: Kahless)
			I will not allow the Enterprise to
			enter Klingon space with him on
			board.

					KOROTH
				(to Picard)
			The Klingon High Council asked you
			to bring Kahless to the Home
			World. Only they can withdraw the
			request. The Enterprise must
			continue on its mission.

					GOWRON
			There is no mission, Koroth...
			your plan has failed.

					KOROTH
			I will enjoy watching the life
			bleed from your veins.

					PICARD
			Gentlemen, please. Let us stick
			to the issue at--

	Worf ENTERS the room. He moves to Kahless and the two
	men share a silent look for a moment.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf?

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          61.

59   CONTINUED:

					WORF
			Captain, will you excuse us for a
			moment?

	Beat.

					PICARD
			Of course.

	Picard stands and indicates for the Guards to follow
	him. They all EXIT. Once they're gone, everyone looks
	to Worf to see what he will do. After a beat, Worf
	moves to Gowron.

					WORF
			The man that appeared to me on
			Boreth is not the real Kahless.
			He is a clone.

					GOWRON
			A clone!

					WORF
			Yes.

	Koroth looks bitter and disappointed. Gowron looks at
	him in triumph.

					GOWRON
				(to Koroth)
			Did you really think you would get
			away with this kind of fraud? I
			will have you and this abomination
			put to death with --

					WORF
				(hard)
			It does not matter, Gowron. You
			will still not be able to stand
			against him.

					GOWRON
			What? He's not real. You just
			said so.

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          62.

59   CONTINUED: (2)

					WORF
			I said he was not the real
			Kahless... but in the minds of
			our people he can be just as
			powerful as Kahless.
				(beat)
			Even now, two members of your own
			crew are sitting on our
			Holodeck... waiting for him to
			return.

					GOWRON
			I do not care what they think.

					WORF
			They are not alone... like many of
			our people, they need something to
			believe in... just as I did...
			something larger than
			themselves... something that will
			give their lives meaning. They
			need Kahless.

					GOWRON
			But when they find out the
			truth... ?

					WORF
			It will not matter. Despite the
			facts, they will still believe...
			They will... make a leap of
			faith... and there will be others
			just like them... not everyone...
			but enough to plunge the Empire
			into civil war if you oppose them.

					GOWRON
			What are you saying? That I
			should just... hand over the
			Empire?

					WORF
			No... that would be unwise as
			well.

					KOROTH
			Then what are you proposing, Worf?

	Worf moves to Kahless and looks at him.

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          63.

59   CONTINUED: (3)

					WORF
			You were right about one thing,
			Koroth... our people are becoming
			corrupt and decadent... they need
			moral leadership. Kahless can be
			that leader... as Emperor.

					GOWRON
				(outraged)
			There hasn't been an Emperor in
			three centuries!

					WORF
			The political power would remain
			with the High Council. Kahless
			would be... a figurehead. But he
			would have the ability to rally
			the people... to lead by
			example... and guide them in
			spiritual matters.

					KOROTH
			The title is meaningless without
			the power to back it up.

	Worf ignores him and addresses Kahless directly.

					WORF
			Real power is in the heart. You
			would have the power to mold the
			Klingon heart... you could return
			them to honorable ways...
			according to the original
			teachings of Kahless, which are
			within you... it would be a great
			challenge, if you have the courage
			to accept it.

					GOWRON
			And what will we tell the people
			about their new Emperor? That he
			appeared in a cave or a
			laboratory?

					WORF
			We will tell them the truth... all
			of the truth. But we will also
			tell them that even if he is not
			the real Kahless... he is the
			rightful heir to Kahless.

					GOWRON
			And if I refuse to go along with
			this?

          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          64.

59   CONTINUED: (4)

					WORF
			Then my brother and all who
			support him on the Council will
			fight you... and I will fight
			you... and the Empire will fall
			back into civil war.

	Gowron considers that for a moment... finally turns to
	Koroth.

					GOWRON
			What do you say to this, Koroth?

	Koroth thinks for a moment... then turns to Kahless

					KOROTH
			What I say is unimportant. What
			do you say?

	Kahless and Worf exchange a long look... then Kahless
	finds some strength deep down within himself and he
	rises up out of the chair, regal and proud.

					KAHLESS
			It is acceptable.

	Koroth drops to one knee. Worf looks at Gowron, then
	Worf goes down on one knee.

					KAHLESS
			Join with me, Gowron. Let us
			usher in this new era together.

	Gowron takes a beat, looks at Kahless, then finally
	bends his knee as well.

					GOWRON
				(softly)
			Vorcha-doh-baghK... Kahless.

	Off the look on Kahless' face.

                                             CUT TO:

60   INT. TRANSPORTER ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Worf is saying good-bye to Kahless.

					KAHLESS
			Farewell, Worf.

					WORF
			Good-bye.

        STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - REV. 03/09/93 - ACT FIVE       65.

60   CONTINUED:

	There is a trace of sadness in Worf's voice and a
	dispirited look on his face which Kahless picks up on.

					KAHLESS
			What's wrong? You should be proud
			of what you have accomplished.

	Worf shakes his head.

					WORF
			I went to Boreth to find my
			faith... and for a time I thought
			I did... but now, my heart is
			empty again. I do not know what
			to believe...

					KAHLESS
			You doubt the real Kahless will
			return one day... you doubt that
			he is still waiting for you in Sto-Vo-Kor?

	Worf nods. Kahless takes a beat and then reaches deep
	down inside... and when he speaks it is the first
	inkling of what this man can one day become for his
	people... a true leader.

					KAHLESS
			Kahless left us -- all of us -- a
			powerful legacy... a way of
			thinking and acting that makes us
			Klingon. If his words hold wisdom
			and his philosophy is honorable...
			then does it really matter if he
			returns? What is important is
			whether we follow his teachings...
			perhaps the words are more
			important than the man.

	Worf considers this for a moment.

					KAHLESS
			Q'apla, son of Mogh.

					WORF
			Q'apla... Kahless.

	Kahless steps up on the stage and then DEMATERIALIZES.
	Off Worf's thoughtful expression...

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          STAR TREK: "Rightful Heir" - 03/08/93 - ACT FIVE          66.

61   EXT. SPACE - ENTERPRISE & KLINGON SHIP (OPTICAL)

	The Klingon ship peels off from the Enterprise and
	leaves.

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