












                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                              
                          "Conundrum" 
                          #40275-214 
                              
                          Teleplay by 
                          Joe Menosky 
                              
                          Directed by 
                          Les Landau 


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                        FINAL DRAFT

                     NOVEMBER 14, 1991

           STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - CAST 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Conundrum" 

                             CAST                               
                              
                PICARD             KEIRAN MACDUFF
                RIKER              KRISTIN
                DATA               MALE CREWMEMBER
                BEVERLY            
                TROI               
                GEORDI             
                WORF               
                ENSIGN RO          

                Non-Speaking       
                  FEMALE CREWMEMBER  
                  SUPERNUMERARIES    

           STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - SETS 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Conundrum" 
                       
                             SETS 

            INTERIORS                  EXTERIORS
          
            USS ENTERPRISE             USS ENTERPRISE
              MAIN BRIDGE
              CAPTAIN'S READY ROOM     ALIEN (SATARRAN) SHIP
              OBSERVATION LOUNGE
              TEN FORWARD              LYSIAN DESTROYER
              SICKBAY
              TURBOLIFT                LYSIAN CENTRAL COMMAND
              ENGINEERING
              CORRIDORS                LYSIAN SENTRY PODS
              TROI'S QUARTERS
              RIKER'S QUARTERS

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - PRONUNCIATION 

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION 
                          "Conundrum" 
                            
                      PRONUNCIATION GUIDE 

                  KEIRAN           KEER-in
                  LYSIAN           LISS-ee-n
                  SATARRAN         suh-TAHR-n

         STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - TEASER         1.

                STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION                  
                          "Conundrum"                               
                            TEASER                              

	FADE IN:

1    EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Coming out of warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, stardate 45494.2.
			We are investigating a series of
			subspace signals that may indicate
			intelligent life in the Epsilon
			Silar System. We will be within
			sensor range in three hours...

2    INT. TEN FORWARD

	DATA and TROI are sitting at the bar, immersed in a
	game of three-dimensional chess. Data is clearly
	winning. He moves a piece, then waits as Troi
	contemplates the board. Troi moves a piece. Data
	reacts, puzzled.

					DATA
			The characteristic response to
			the Kriskov Gambit is to counter
			with an el-Mitra Exchange --
			particularly since I have already
			taken both your rooks. By missing
			that opportunity, you have left
			your king vulnerable.

					TROI
			We'll see...

					DATA
				(shrugs)
			As you wish.

	Data makes a move that takes one of Troi's pieces.

					DATA
				(continuing)
			Check.

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - TEASER       2.

2    CONTINUED:

	Troi immediately makes a counter move. Data reacts,
	puzzled. Then studies the board for several seconds.

					DATA
			Intriguing. You have devised a
			completely unanticipated response
			to a classic attack.
				(beat)
			You will checkmate my king in
			seven moves.

	Troi starts putting the pieces back to their original
	starting positions.

					TROI
			Chess isn't just a game of gambits
			and ploys -- it's also a game of
			intuition.

					DATA
			You are a challenging opponent.

					TROI
			Thanks. But don't think a
			compliment's going to get you out
			of our bet.
				(beat)
			You owe me one Samarian Sunset.
			Served in the traditional style.
			As only you can make it, Data...

					DATA
			I will honor our agreement.

	Data stands and walks toward the bar. OFF Troi's
	smile...

3    INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	BEVERLY is running a medical scanner over the shoulder
	and upper arm of a very athletic woman in her
	mid-twenties -- KRISTIN -- who is wearing a one-piece
	24th-century SWIMSUIT, and sitting on a bio-bed.
	Kristin is gritting her teeth in obvious pain.

					BEVERLY
			Raise your arm out to the side.

	Kristin does so -- but only comes up about halfway.

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - TEASER      2A.

3    CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
				(re: the elevation)
			Is that it?

					KRISTIN
			I'm afraid so.

	A beat as Beverly takes another reading.

					BEVERLY
			You can put your arm down now.

	Kristin does so.

					KRISTIN
				(re: Beverly's readings)
			What do you think?

					BEVERLY
				(lightly)
			I think it looks like you tucked
			when you should have flattened
			out.

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - TEASER       3.

3    CONTINUED: (2)

					KRISTIN
			Something like that...

					BEVERLY
			Turn your head to the left.

	Kristin does so -- and winces. Beverly continues
	waving the instrument.

					BEVERLY
			Some tearing in the ligaments --
			nothing we can't take care of.

					KRISTIN
			Good.

	Beverly takes the instrument down.

					BEVERLY
			If I remember correctly, the last
			time you graced my sickbay, you
			were diving off the "Cliffs of
			Heaven" on Cirrus Four. Holodeck
			program 47-C.

					KRISTIN
			Same thing. Only that time, I
			flattened out when I should have
			tucked.

					BEVERLY
			As your Doctor, I'd like to
			recommend the Emerald Wading Pool
			on Sumiko Three. It's a lot
			safer.

	Kristin can't help but smile.

4    OMITTED

4A   INT. TURBOLIFT

	As Riker and Ro enter in the middle of an
	argument... she's smiling at him as they go at it, she
	almost enjoys the exchange...

					RIKER
			Navigators on this ship have been
			doing flight handling assessments
			the same way for years, Ensign...

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - TEASER       4.

4A   CONTINUED:

					RO
			And I've found a better way...

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Bridge.
				(beat)
			Do you mind if we discuss changes
			in procedure before you make them?

					RO
			If I had come to you in advance
			and asked you if I could do it
			my way...

					RIKER
			I would have said...

					RO
			"No".

					RIKER
			Or maybe "yes".

	His answer surprises her. She doesn't respond.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			The point is -- I never got that
			chance.

					RO
			The point is... with all due
			respect... you're trying to turn
			me into your idea of a model
			officer.

					RIKER
			Ensign... the rules on this ship
			don't change because Ro Laren
			decides they do.

	The turbolift door opens. As they EXIT --

         STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - TEASER         4A.

5    INT. BRIDGE

	PICARD and WORF are at their stations; GEORDI at an aft
	console.

					WORF
				(off console)
			We are picking up a subspace
			signal, Captain. Sensors show
			a small space craft ahead.

         STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - TEASER         5.

5    CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			The configuration is unfamiliar
			-- nothing in our database comes
			close.

					WORF
			Within visual range.

					PICARD
			On screen.

									INTERCUT:

6    VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	A small ALIEN SHIP appears on the screen.

					PICARD
			Analysis, Mister Worf.

					WORF
			No discernable armament. Reading
			one life-form aboard.

					PICARD
			Hail the vessel.

	A beat of silence.

					WORF
			No response, Captain.

					GEORDI
				(off console)
			We're being scanned... but it's
			not like any sensor system I've
			ever seen... Should we raise
			shields?

					PICARD
			No. We'll start this off with
			a show of good faith.

	Geordi nods. A beat.

					WORF
			Sir, the scans are now matching
			the frequencies of our optical
			data network.
					(MORE)

         STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - TEASER         6.

6    CONTINUED:

					WORF (cont'd)
				(looks up)
			It could be an attempt to access
			our computer system.

	Geordi glances up from his console.

					GEORDI
			Scanning intensity has increased
			by fifteen hundred percent.

					PICARD
			Shields up.

7    INT. TEN FORWARD

	Troi is at the bar. Data is BEHIND THE BAR, serving
	Troi a glass of gray liquid.

					DATA
				(re: drink)
			One Samarian Sunset, served in
			the traditional style.

	Data sets the drink down, then flicks the lip of the
	glass with his finger. The glass PINGS --

8    THE DRINK (OPTICAL)

	instantly comes alive with exotic colors. A sunset in
	a glass.

9    RESUME

	Troi is delighted.

					TROI
			It's beautiful.

	Data nods.

					DATA
			I hope you enjoy it.

	Troi reaches for the drink -- Data again nods. Exactly
	the same motion he performed before.

         STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - TEASER         7.

9    CONTINUED:

					DATA
				(continuing)
			I hope you enjoy it.

	His voice is exactly the same. Troi looks up to see
	Data now completely still, as if frozen.

	OFF her reaction.

10   INT. BRIDGE (OPTICAL)

	As before. Worf is rapidly working his console,
	stunned at what he sees.

					WORF
			The scanning signal has penetrated
			our shields...

					GEORDI
			Our computers are going down!

					PICARD
			Take evasive action --

	As Ro tries to react --

					RO
			-- The helm's not responding!

	FLASH! A BRIGHT GREEN LIGHT fills the bridge,
	completely washing out the scene. A moment later, as
	the light slowly FADES...

11   CLOSE ON PICARD

	In the same position as before, tense and ready for
	action. Except now, his expression is blank and
	movements uncertain. He looks disoriented, touches his
	head, squints as if it aches. Then suddenly he stops,
	looks around.

					PICARD
			What happened?

12   REVEAL

	Everyone else on the bridge, behaving the same way.
	Disoriented, looking around, uncertain of their
	bearings.

         STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - TEASER         8.

13   GEORDI AND WORF

	look at each other as if strangers meeting for the
	first time.

					GEORDI
			What the hell...

14   RO

	stares dumbfounded at her hands still on the console --
	not knowing what they're doing there.

15   PICARD AND RIKER

	look at each other. Riker glances at the others.

					RIKER
			I don't know who any of you are.

	Picard stares at him, his mind a blank.

					PICARD
				(to Riker)
			Neither do I... I don't even
			remember who I am...

	Picard exchanges a glance with the person standing next
	to him...

16   REVEAL

	MACDUFF, a man in his late thirties, dressed in
	Starfleet Command uniform. We have never seen this man
	before now (he was not present before the flash of
	light), but he appears to be equally disoriented.

	OFF the crew's look of utter confusion...

									FADE OUT.

                         END OF TEASER                          

         STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE         9.

                            ACT ONE                             

	FADE IN:

          (NOTE: Episode credits fall over opening scenes.)            

17   INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE

	Continuous action. Picard, Riker, Worf, Geordi, Ro and
	MacDuff are in a state of astonishment. They have all
	lost their memories (EXCEPT MACDUFF -- TO REVEAL
	LATER). It's a bizarre situation, the Enterprise crew
	suddenly strangers in a strange place. Everyone reacts
	to their obviously shared predicament.

					GEORDI
			It looks like we're all in the
			same boat.

					RIKER
				(re: viewscreen)
			Make that -- "on the same
			starship."

18   INCLUDE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	and the motionless stars.

					MACDUFF
			But who are we? What are we doing
			here?

19   RO

	turns from her console.

					RO
			It looks like I'm the pilot.

	She quickly and automatically keys several controls on
	the console.

					RO
				(continuing)
			We're not going anywhere now.
			The helm's dead.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE        10.

20   INCLUDE BRIDGE

					PICARD
			But you still know how to work
			it.

					RO
				(curious)
			Yes...

	Riker looks over Worf's shoulder at Worf's instruments.

					RIKER
			This console has a tactical
			configuration.

					WORF
				(nodding)
			Phaser power status, intruder
			scan, torpedo guidance...

	Worf attempts the controls.

					WORF
				(continuing)
			They do not appear to be operable.

21   ANOTHER ANGLE

	Picard turns to the others in explanation.

					PICARD
			Clearly, we still possess certain
			skills -- we seem to know how to
			operate this vessel. But our
			identities have somehow been
			erased, or suppressed.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE        11.

21   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			We are on the bridge -- there's
			a good chance this is our ship.

	A beat at Riker notices the pips on Picard's uniform.

					RIKER
				(continuing; to Picard)
			And it looks like you're the
			leader.

					WORF
			We should not jump to conclusions.
				(indicating own sash)
			I am... decorated as well.

					PICARD
			Determining our command structure
			isn't crucial right now. Finding
			out who we are, and what we're
			doing out here is.

	A beat. Worf keeps silent. He might not agree, but he
	won't argue the point for now.

					MACDUFF
			But how did this happen? What
			did this to us?

22   GEORDI

	glances up from his station.

					GEORDI
			More like -- who did this to us?

23   RESUME

	as everyone looks over toward Geordi.

					GEORDI
				(indicating monitor)
			I've got some intermittent sensor
			readings here... the scan keeps
			repeating itself -- like it's
			stuck. But it looks like there's
			metallic debris right in front
			of us. Distance: seventeen
			kilometers.

					RIKER
			The remains of another ship?

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE        12.

23   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			That's a good possibility.

					WORF
			Perhaps we were engaged in battle.

					MACDUFF
			If they stunned us with some kind
			of bioelectric field -- that might
			have wiped out our memories.

					RO
			Then we fired back. Destroyed
			them.

	There is a moment as they reflect on these
	possibilities.

					PICARD
			If this presumption is correct,
			we may have sustained other
			damage.
				(to COM)
			Computer... status report.

	No answer.

					RIKER
			No voice interface...

24   GEORDI (OPTICAL)

	still at his console and monitor, trying to work the
	commands.

					GEORDI
			No interface, period.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE        13.

24   CONTINUED:

	His monitor suddenly comes alive with a rotating
	graphic of the Enterprise.

					GEORDI
			Hey -- got something.

25
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26

27   RESUME

	as everyone reacts. A beat as Geordi works the
	console.

					GEORDI
				(continuing)
			I've accessed the basic system
			directories.

					PICARD
			Can you give us a general status
			report?

					GEORDI
				(nodding)
			... Life-support systems are fully
			operational throughout the ship.
			Navigation and propulsion... Off
			line.

					RO
			What about communications?

					GEORDI
			Completely disrupted.

					RO
			That rules out a distress signal.

					RIKER
			If we even knew where to send it.

	Riker and Ro exchange a look. Ro is finding this
	situation particularly difficult to handle -- but
	there's a "we're in this together" kind of feel between
	them, in contrast to what we saw before they lost their
	memories.

					PICARD
			Do we have an onboard
			communication system?

	Geordi makes a quick pass on the console, which BEEPS
	in response. He turns to Picard.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE        14.

27   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			We do now.

	Picard looks at the others.

					PICARD
			I suggest we use it. Our ship
			must have a crew. They may still
			have their memories.

					RO
			We should be careful what we
			say... there could be a boarding
			party somewhere on the ship.

	Worf nods.

					WORF
				(to com)
			Bridge to all personnel. Select
			a representative from your group
			to contact the bridge and report
			on your status.

28   INT. SICKBAY (OPTICAL)

	Beverly and Kristin -- the latter still sitting on the
	medical bed.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
				(continuing)
			Remain where you are. Stay calm.
			Bridge out.

	Kristin looks at Beverly.

					KRISTIN
				(with irony)
			Well, that helps a lot.

					BEVERLY
			Report on our "status"? I wonder
			if every one else is in the same
			condition we are.

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/18/91 - ACT ONE      15.

28   CONTINUED:

	Kristin shrugs, then winces -- still in pain from her
	shoulder.

					KRISTIN
			It hurts...

	Without thinking, Beverly picks up an instrument and
	waves it over the shoulder, instantly relieving the
	distress.

					KRISTIN
				(continuing)
			Thanks...

	Beverly looks down at the instrument.

					BEVERLY
			I didn't even think -- I just knew
			how to use it.

	She turns to Kristin.

					BEVERLY
			At least I've got an idea of what
			I'm doing here.

					KRISTIN
			What about me? I'm a patient in
			a bathing suit... That doesn't
			say much.

					BEVERLY
				(gently)
			No, it doesn't.

	Kristin hops off the bio-bed, resilient in the face of
	a difficult situation.

					KRISTIN
			Do you have any clothes around
			here I could borrow? At least
			until I figure out where the
			swimming pool is?

	She grins at Beverly, who returns it with a rueful
	smile.

     STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT ONE     15A-16       

29
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30

31   INT. BRIDGE - WIDE ANGLE

	Picard and Geordi are working together at an aft
	station nearest the turbolift.

	Riker and Ro are together at the other station,
	studying a diagram of the Enterprise.

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/18/91 - ACT ONE      17.

31   CONTINUED:

	Worf is sitting in the captain's chair, working the
	arm console.

	MacDuff is standing at tactical.

32   MACDUFF

	takes last note of something on his console and heads
	over toward Worf.

33   INCLUDE WORF

	who glances up.

					WORF
			Yes?

					MACDUFF
			We've heard from all decks --
			there are over a thousand people
			on board. Everyone's had their
			memories affected in the same way
			we have.

	Worf nods, indicates the console he's been working.

					WORF
			I have completed a survey of our
			tactical systems. We are equipped
			with ten phaser banks, two
			hundred seventy five photon
			torpedoes, and a high capacity
			shield grid.

					MACDUFF
			We're a battleship.

					WORF
			It appears so...

33A  OMITTED

34   RIKER AND RO

	at the aft console. Ro indicates a series of
	interconnecting lines. She has become increasingly
	tense and agitated since the memory loss.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE        17A.

34   CONTINUED:

					RO
			This turbolift system will give
			us access to the rest of the
			ship...

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/14/91 - ACT ONE      18.

34   CONTINUED: (2)

					RIKER
			That sounds like the next logical
			step... we should start with the
			most crucial area first...

					RO
			Main engineering. Deck
			thirty-six. I'm on my way.

					RIKER
			Hey, hold on, we've gotta
			coordinate our efforts here...

					RO
			I just need to do something...

					RIKER
			Look, I feel the same way... we
			all do... but if anything's gonna
			get done here...

					RO
			I know, I just...
				(beat, controlled)
			It's really an ugly feeling...
			I don't like being so... out of
			control.

	He smiles warmly at her...

					RIKER
			Well, we're all gonna have to
			depend on each other to get
			through this, okay?

	She smiles back.

					RO
				(softly)
			Okay.

	They move toward the turbolift... Riker passes Geordi
	and Picard...

					RIKER
			We're going to search the ship.

	Picard acknowledges silently as Worf at command, hears
	and looks over at them...

					WORF
			Very well. Proceed.

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT ONE      19.

34   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			I'll go with you. I want to get
			my hands on the computer core.
			See if we can reestablish control
			from there.

	They exit into the turbolift.

34A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	hanging motionless.

35
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38

39   INT. ENGINEERING

	Geordi is working at a console, Riker and Ro standing
	by. Riker has a PADD.

					GEORDI
			I've accessed the optical data
			network for the engineering core.
			I can monitor every system that's
			routed through here.

	Ro glances over his shoulder as Geordi again works
	the console.

					RO
				(off console)
			Warp and impulse drive are reading
			within tolerance levels. So are
			all the tactical arrays...
			defensive and offensive...

	Geordi nods.

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT ONE      20.

39   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Everything looks functional...
			now if we could just access the
			control systems we could get them
			up and running.

	Riker indicates another area of engineering.

					RIKER
			According to the schematics, the
			engineering computer core access
			is down that corridor.

					RO
			Weapons, propulsion and shields
			are the priorities. We might be
			in danger of another attack.

					GEORDI
				(nodding)
			That's where I'll start.

	Riker glances at his PADD.

					RIKER
				(to Ro)
			Let's begin our crew survey on
			decks five through ten.

					RIKER
			Alright.
				(to Geordi)
			Good luck.

					GEORDI
			You too.

	Geordi turns to go -- Riker stops him.

					RIKER
			When you've got those systems
			going, try for the personnel
			files. It would be nice if we
			all had names...

	Geordi nods and heads toward the core access. Riker
	and Ro EXIT.

39A
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40

     STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT ONE     20A.

41   INT. READY ROOM

	Worf is in Picard's chair, watching a computer monitor
	on the desk. He looks comfortable there. The door
	opens and Picard and MacDuff ENTER. Worf glances up.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE        21.

41   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			So far, our survey team has found
			no deaths or injuries among the
			crew. The shuttlecraft are
			operational, as are the
			transporters.

					MACDUFF
			But no one they've talked to knows
			any more about their identities
			than we do.

	Worf gestures toward the monitor he has been studying.

					WORF
			Engineering is working on
			accessing the control systems.
			As soon as the ship is
			operational, we must make it
			combat-ready.

	Worf may be sitting in the captain's chair, but
	Picard's natural sense of leadership cannot help but
	assert itself.

					PICARD
			I would recommend that before we
			prepare for combat, we try to
			access the ship's logs. Discover
			who we are and what our purpose
			here might be.

	However, having gained the territory, Worf is not about
	to yield it easily.

					WORF
			I disagree. We must first make
			ourselves ready for battle. That
			is the highest priority.

	Before Picard can reply --

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			Engineering to the bridge.

					WORF
			Go ahead, engineering.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT ONE        22.

41   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI'S COM VOICE
			I've regained control of
			propulsion, navigation, weapons,
			and communications. We'll be able
			to tie them into the bridge in
			just a few minutes.

					WORF
			Well done.

	He turns to the others, a warrior's gleam in his eyes.

					WORF
			We are ready.

					PICARD
			The question is -- for what?

	And off their various reactions --

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT ONE                          

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT TWO     23-24       

                            ACT TWO                             

	FADE IN:

42
thru	OMITTED
43

43A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The phaser banks suddenly fire into space.

44   OMITTED

45   INT. BRIDGE

	Worf in captain's chair, Picard at the helm, MacDuff
	at tactical.

					MACDUFF
				(off instruments)
			The phasers are operational.

					WORF
			We now have full tactical control.

					PICARD
			We should run a complete
			diagnostic of all command systems.

	Worf reacts negatively.

					WORF
			A full diagnostic would require
			us to take our systems off-line.
			We would be defenseless.

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT TWO      25.

45   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
			If we're going to trust our lives
			to these systems, we should make
			certain they aren't going to fail.

	A beat. MacDuff steps in, smoothing things over.

					MACDUFF
				(to Worf)
			The computer was damaged. Some
			processors might still be down...

	A beat.

					WORF
			Proceed with the diagnostic.

	MacDuff and Picard start working their respective
	consoles.

46   ON BEVERLY

	Stepping off the turbolift, moving into the foreground.

					WORF
			What have you found, Doctor?

					BEVERLY
			Not much. The brain scans I've
			run are unusual, but they show
			no damage to the hippocampus.
			That suggests we still have our
			long-term memories... but somehow
			they're being blocked.

					PICARD
			Is it possible to bypass the
			normal pathways? To get at those
			memories in some other way?

					BEVERLY
			That's what I'm hoping. What I
			need now is to see some normal
			brain scans for comparison. Is
			there any chance I could get the
			crew's medical files?

					WORF
			We are currently running a full
			diagnostic. Computer resources
			are limited.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT TWO        25A.

46   CONTINUED:

					PICARD
				(to Beverly)
			The medical records will be our
			next priority.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT TWO        26.

46   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
			Thank you.

	Beverly heads for the turbolift and Picard turns back
	to his console. Worf settles back into his captain's
	chair with a slight scowl -- uneasy lies the crown...

47   INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker is at the door to someone's quarters, finishing
	up an interview with a MALE CREWMEMBER. He holds a
	PADD.

					CREWMAN
			I guess these are my quarters.
			But I don't remember anything.

					RIKER
			If it's any comfort, everybody's
			in the same situation. Stay put
			for now... we'll be back in touch.

					CREWMAN
			Okay, sir. Thanks.

48   RO

	is down and across the corridor, speaking with a FEMALE
	CREWMEMBER, who is standing in the doorway to her
	quarters.

					RO
			That's all I need for now.

	The female crewmember nods and goes back into her
	quarters.

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT TWO      27.

49   INCLUDE RIKER

					RO
			Well, that's it for the living
			quarters on this deck. What's
			next?

					RIKER
				(checking his padd)
			There's a large room up ahead.
			On the diagram, it's called "Ten
			Forward."

					RO
			Let's go.

	They walk for a beat in silence, then --

					RO
			If everything was back the way
			it was supposed to be -- what do
			you think you'd be doing right
			now... ?

					RIKER
			Having a lot more fun than
			searching the ship, I'd imagine.

					RO
			Fun?

					RIKER
			With that holodeck we just saw,
			I bet I could conjure up an
			interesting program or two...

					RO
			Now, that's disappointing...

					RIKER
			Why?

					RO
				(flirtatious)
			You don't strike me as a man who
			needs a holodeck to have a good
			time.

	They share a grin... move OFFSCREEN...

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/18/91 - ACT TWO      28.

50   INT. TEN FORWARD

	as Riker and Ro ENTER. Riker looks around the room.

					RIKER
				(to the group)
			Who reported to the bridge from
			this group?

	Troi steps forward.

					TROI
			I did.

					RIKER
			Have you found anything that might
			give us some insight into what
			happened?

					TROI
			Not specifically. But there are
			two things that seem unusual...

	She gestures toward Data, who is standing behind the
	bar.

					TROI
			The bartender is an
			artificial lifeform.

	Riker and Ro react with surprise as Data steps over to
	them.

					DATA
				(to Riker and Ro)
			Is there something I could get
			you? A beverage of your choice?

	Riker and Ro study Data curiously -- having, of
	course, no memory of ever having seen anything like
	him.

					RIKER
			No, thank you.

					RO
			I'm fine.

					RIKER
			Your memories are gone as well?

					DATA
			The databanks that would identify
			who I am are not functioning.

	They turn back to Troi.

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT TWO      29.

50   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			You were going to mention
			something else?

					TROI
				(nodding)
			I don't know if this means
			anything... but I seem to have
			an ability that the others don't.
			I have a very strong sense of what
			people are feeling... at times
			it's almost --

	Suddenly she stops speaking, looks deeply at Riker, as
	though noticing something, for the moment completely
	oblivious to Ro.

					RIKER
			Is something wrong?

					TROI
			No... it's just... for a moment...
			you seemed familiar.

					RIKER
			You remember me?

					TROI
			Not exactly... I mean, I don't
			know who you are... but there's
			something about you...

	Ro reacts quizzically as Riker and Troi gaze into each
	other's eyes ---

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			Bridge to survey team.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT TWO        30.

50   CONTINUED: (3)

					RIKER
				(to com)
			Survey team here.

					WORF'S COM VOICE
			We have accessed the personnel
			files. Report to the bridge
			immediately.

					RO
				(to com)
			On our way.

	As Riker and Ro turn to leave, Ro can't help but throw
	a curious look back at Troi.

51
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52

53   INT. BRIDGE

	Worf, Picard, and MacDuff are gathered around a science
	station, watching Geordi work the controls. Riker and
	Ro EXIT the turbolift and approach.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT TWO        31.

53   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			Computer -- give me a biographical
			listing of all personnel
			responsible for primary operation
			of the ship.

					COMPUTER VOICE
			A full biographical listing is
			not available.

					GEORDI
			Is there any list of the ship's
			senior officers?

					COMPUTER VOICE
			The crew manifest is available.

					GEORDI
			That's better than nothing. Give
			me the crew manifest.

									INTERCUT:

54   CONSOLE MONITOR (OPTICAL)

	As the computer speaks, the MONITOR displays the
	identities of our characters one by one. A PHOTOGRAPH,
	name, rank, and brief biographical history all come up
	on the screen. It's a tantalizing process. Our crew
	watches with fascination as they each learn who they
	are...

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing)
			Commanding Officer, Captain
			Jean-Luc Picard.

	Picard and Worf react. They exchange a glance. Worf
	appears awkward.

					COMPUTER VOICE
				(continuing)
			Executive Officer... Commander
			Keiran MacDuff.
					(MORE)

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT TWO        32.

54   CONTINUED:

					COMPUTER VOICE (cont'd)
				(beat)
			Second Officer... Commander
			William Riker.
				(beat)
			Operations Officer... Lieutenant
			Commander Data.
				(beat)
			Chief Medical Officer... Doctor
			Beverly Crusher.
				(beat)
			Ship's Counselor, Lieutenant
			Commander Deanna Troi.
				(beat)
			Chief Engineer... Lieutenant
			Commander Geordi La Forge.
				(beat)
			Security Chief... Lieutenant Worf.
				(beat)
			Helm Officer... Ensign Ro Laren.

	The monitor goes blank. They all step back for a
	moment, digesting the information. Picard turns to
	MacDuff.

					PICARD
			Commander MacDuff... Please see
			to it that all other officers who
			were listed report to the bridge.

					MACDUFF
			Aye, sir.

	MacDuff moves off. Picard turns to Geordi.

					PICARD
			Your next priority is to retrieve
			any information you can regarding
			this ship's mission.

	Geordi nods, gets back to working the computer console.

					PICARD
			Contact the operations officer
			to assist you.

					RO
			He's in Ten-Forward -- waiting
			tables.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT TWO        33.

54   CONTINUED: (2)

	CAMERA follows Worf, who moves toward Picard.

					WORF
			I regret my recent behavior. I
			assumed an attitude of authority
			that was... unwarranted.

	Picard brushes it off.

					PICARD
			We're all doing the best we can
			in a difficult situation. Think
			nothing more of it.

					WORF
			Thank you... Captain.

	Worf walks away. Picard considers the bridge for a
	moment. OFF his face -- at least this is a place to
	start.

55   EXT. SPACE -- THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	still motionless in space.

56   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE (OPTICAL)

	Picard, MacDuff, Riker, Data, Worf, Geordi, Troi and Ro
	seated around the table. Picard looks grave.

					GEORDI
			We haven't finished a full search
			of the computer records. But
			we've found out quite a bit.

					DATA
			This vessel is named the
			Enterprise. We are part of an
			organization called the United
			Federation of Planets. The
			Federation is currently in a state
			of war.

					TROI
				(disturbed)
			With whom?

      STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT TWO      34.

56   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
			The Lysian Alliance. They're a
			genocidal race determined to
			destroy us. The war's been going
			on for years.

	Picard absorbs this information, listening intently as
	his crew reports.

					DATA
			Starfleet Command believes
			the Lysians have a new weapon that
			has shifted the balance of power
			in their favor.

					GEORDI
			Over the last two months, fourteen
			Federation ships have been
			captured -- apparently very easily
			-- and the crews imprisoned on
			Lysia.

					PICARD
			What do we know about this weapon?

					DATA
			Our scientists theorize that the
			Lysians are using an energy wave
			-- either plasma based or a
			subspace interference pattern.
			The weapon severly disrupts a
			starship's computer systems and
			the mental functioning of the
			crew.

					MACDUFF
				(pretending an insight)
			That's what happened to us...

					PICARD
			Commander, is there any record
			of our current mission?

					GEORDI
			Yes, sir.

	He rises and moves to the monitor, activates it. A
	star map appears.

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT TWO        35.

56   CONTINUED: (2)

					GEORDI
			We're approximately here...
				(points)
			We've been ordered to cross into
			Lysian territory...
				(pointing)
			... and destroy their Central
			Command.

	He pushes more controls, and a graphic of the Central
	Command appears.

					GEORDI
			This is it -- the nerve-center
			of the Lysian military
			operation.

	The space station looks huge. Troi has a strong
	negative response.

					TROI
			Captain, there's been a great deal
			of damage to our computer system.
			Maybe we're not getting accurate
			information.

					PICARD
			What are you suggesting?

					TROI
			That we get confirmation of this
			mission from our headquarters.

					WORF
			If we use subspace radio we will
			be detected --

					TROI
			But there may be thousands of
			lives at stake --

        STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT TWO        36.

56   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			Our orders specifically require
			us to maintain radio silence.

	This brings the argument to a halt.

					DATA
			Our mission is part of a highly
			coordinated effort to put an end
			to the war. There are other
			vessels on other fronts, all
			working according to an intricate
			plan.

					GEORDI
			We're the lynch pin to the
			operation. If we don't destroy
			the Central Command -- the entire
			effort will fail.

					WORF
			Captain, our choice is clear.

	Picard somberly looks around the room. There is a
	long pause...

					PICARD
			Commander MacDuff -- set a course
			for the Lysian Central Command.

	OFF everyone's reactions.

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT TWO                          

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE       37.

                           ACT THREE                            

	FADE IN:

57   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At warp speed.

58   INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker and Troi are walking along. Riker glances down
	at a PADD he's holding, then indicates a door -- they
	reach it and stop.

					RIKER
			These are your quarters.

					TROI
			Thanks for the help.

	Troi steps forward, touches the door's panel and the
	doors slide open.

					TROI
				(continuing)
			Come in for a minute.

	Riker nods and follows her inside.

59   INT. TROI'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

	Troi and Riker ENTER. They glance around. Troi starts
	to wander, taking in all the details. She runs a hand
	across the dresser... the bed... over some personal
	items on a table... as if by touching these things she
	will recall their significance.

					RIKER
			Recognize anything?

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE       38.

59   CONTINUED:

					TROI
				(re: room)
			It might as well belong to someone
			else.

	She turns to him, troubled.

					TROI
			Nothing feels right... this room,
			the ship... most of all this war
			we're fighting...

					RIKER
			I don't imagine war ever feels
			right.

	Troi considers this.

					TROI
			I suppose that's true...

	Troi looks at him for a moment, then appears puzzled.
	Riker picks up on it.

					RIKER
			What is it?

					TROI
			That same feeling... you seem
			familiar... you're the only thing
			that does.

					RIKER
			Can you remember anything
			specific?

					TROI
			I don't know...

	She reaches up and runs a finger across his cheek, as
	if by touching she'll draw out what's forgotten.

					TROI
			It's more like remembering an
			emotional image... feelings that
			are somehow associated with you...

	The romantic tension is now undeniable.

					RIKER
			I hope they're good feelings...

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE       39.

59   CONTINUED: (2)

					TROI
			Yes... they are...

	They hold for a moment like that, and then Troi takes
	down her hand, breaking the moment.

					TROI
			This entire situation is... a
			little unnerving...

					RIKER
				(giving her the out)
			It's been a long day. We've all
			been through a lot.

	She smiles, understanding the gesture.

					TROI
			Yes. We certainly have.

	She regards him for a moment, then leans up and briefly
	kisses his cheek.

					RIKER
			I'll see you tomorrow. Good
			night.

	They exchange a gentle smile, then Riker EXITS. OFF
	Troi's pensive expression...

60   INT. CORRIDOR

	Riker walks toward a door. He stops and double-checks
	his PADD, then steps toward the door.

61   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS - CONTINUOUS (OPTICAL)

	Riker ENTERS, looks around. He walks further into the
	room, and stops at what he sees...

62   REVEAL RO

	comfortably sitting in a chair near the bed, one leg
	slung over the arm, dressed in casual, sexy clothing,
	browsing through a book. She looks up at Riker.

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE       39A.

62   CONTINUED:

					RO
				(matter of fact)
			Hi.

	Riker can't help but smile.

					RIKER
				(indicates PADD)
			I know I didn't get the wrong
			room.

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE       40.

62   CONTINUED: (2)

	Ro shrugs and eases her way out of the chair.

					RO
			I didn't like the way mine was
			decorated. Besides, I have a
			funny feeling maybe I spend most
			of my off hours here.

	Riker tosses the PADD down, decides to take on her
	bantering challenge.

					RIKER
			Really?

					RO
			For all we know, you and I could
			be married.

					RIKER
			For all we know, you and I could
			hate each other.

	Ro smiles. She circles around him, maneuvering closer
	to the bed.

					RO
			That's kind of exciting, isn't
			it? Because we just don't know.

					RIKER
			We might regret this.

					RO
			Regret what? Aren't you being
			a little presumptuous?

	Ro gets very close to him, teasingly. The erotic
	tension is high.

					RO
				(continuing)
			Like I said -- I just didn't like
			the way my quarters were
			decorated.

	She backs off, as if rejecting him -- but it's all
	seductive. Riker takes a step toward her. She moves
	closer to the bed.

					RIKER
			Maybe we should switch quarters.

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE       41.

62   CONTINUED: (3)

					RO
			Maybe we should stay right here
			and see what happens.

	Ro reaches up and kisses him teasingly -- quickly,
	almost before he can respond. Then she backs away.
	Riker closes the distance.

					RIKER
			What if I snore in my sleep?

	Ro sits down on the bed in front of him, leans back
	seductively.

					RO
			What makes you think you're going
			to get any sleep?

	OFF Riker's smile...

63   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Quick pass by at warp.

64   INT. BRIDGE

	Picard, MacDuff and Riker at command. Worf at
	tactical. Data at ops. Ro at the conn. Troi and 
	Geordi are also present. The tension is high.

					WORF
			Captain, we have crossed the
			Lysian border.

					PICARD
			Ensign, take us out of warp.
			Three-quarters impulse.

					RO
			Yes, sir.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf, maintain a continuous
			sensor sweep.

					WORF
			Aye, Captain.

	Worf works his console.

					MACDUFF
				(to Data)
			How long till we reach their
			central command?

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE       42.

64   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA
			At our current speed,
			approximately thirty-seven hours.

					WORF
			Captain, I am picking up a vessel
			directly ahead.

	Picard and MacDuff exchange a glance.

					PICARD
			Can you identify?

					DATA
				(working console)
			The ship matches the Starfleet
			description of a Lysian Destroyer.
			A short-range attack vessel...
			with disruptor-style weapons, and
			a standard crew of fifty-three.

	Reactions all around. Troi is clearly troubled.
	MacDuff stands and joins Worf at tactical.

					WORF
			Within visual range.

					PICARD
			On screen.

									INTERCUT:

65   VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	A LYSIAN SHIP appears on the screen -- it's small but
	menacing. Everyone reacts to the sight.

66   RESUME

					WORF
				(off instruments)
			The destroyer is increasing its
			speed.
				(glances up)
			They are moving to intercept.

					PICARD
				(to Ro)
			Evasive maneuver sequence delta.

       STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE       43.

66   CONTINUED:

					RO
			Yes, Sir.

	Ro works the controls. A beat.

					WORF
			They are matching our manuevers...

	MacDuff quickly works the tactical controls.

					MACDUFF
			Activating phaser arrays...
				(beat)
			Ready to fire, Sir.

	MacDuff's hand is over the controls.

					PICARD
				(gesturing to hold up)
			Stand by.

	MacDuff pauses -- it takes a strong act of will.

					MACDUFF
			Captain, our orders were to
			destroy all Lysian warships.

					PICARD
			I'm aware of that, Commander.
				(to Data)
			Tactical analysis, Mister Data.

					DATA
				(off instruments)
			The destroyer has minimal shields.
			Their disruptor capacity appears
			to be only two point one
			megajoules.

	Riker reacts.

					RIKER
			They're no match for the
			Enterprise.

	As everyone considers this...

					DATA
			Captain -- the destroyer is
			hailing us.

	Everyone is taken aback.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE          43A.

66   CONTINUED: (2)

					PICARD
			Open a channel --

					MACDUFF
			--No!

	Data pauses. Everyone turns to MacDuff. MacDuff looks
	at Picard.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE           44.

66   CONTINUED: (3)

					MACDUFF
			Their new weapon. Whatever it
			was that wiped out our computers
			and our memories. Maybe this is
			how they do it -- over
			communication channels.

	Picard turns to Data.

					DATA
			It is conceivable, sir.

					TROI
			It's also possible that they
			simply want to talk to us. I
			think we should respond.

					WORF
			They are hailing us again.

	A beat. MacDuff turns to Troi.

					MACDUFF
				(to Troi)
			If you're wrong, it could mean
			our destruction.
				(to Picard)
			I don't think we can take that
			risk.

					DATA
			Captain, The Lysians have stopped
			transmitting. They are powering
			up their disruptors.
				(beat)
			They have locked onto us, sir...

					RIKER
			Full shields.

					WORF
			Shields up.

	WHAM. The ship shakes, hit by Lysian disruptors.

					MACDUFF
			Captain... ?

	Picard has no choice.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE           45.

66   CONTINUED: (4)

					PICARD
				(grimly)
			Return fire.

	Worf works the console.

67   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as the phasers fire, making a direct hit on the Lysian
	ship. The destroyer EXPLODES in a blast of fire and
	metal. Then it's gone -- completely obliterated.

68   INT. BRIDGE

	Worf analyses his controls.

					WORF
			The ship has been destroyed.

	A beat.

					PICARD
			Maintain our course, Ensign.
			Increase to three quarters
			impulse.

					RO
			Yes, Sir.

	As Ro works the controls a brooding silence falls over
	the bridge. Troi appears distressed. MacDuff steps
	toward Picard.

					MACDUFF
			Well done, Captain.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT THREE           46.

68   CONTINUED:

	Picard doesn't respond. As he stares at the empty
	viewscreen, his face unreadable...

									FADE OUT:

                       END OF ACT THREE                         

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT FOUR         47.

                           ACT FOUR                             

	FADE IN:

69   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	Moving at impulse.

70   INT. OBSERVATION LOUNGE

	Picard, MacDuff, Riker, Data, Troi, Worf, Ro, Geordi,
	Beverly, seated around the table. The mood is grim --
	for all intents and purposes they are at war.

					WORF
			The Lysian Central Command would
			have received any transmission
			from the destroyer by now.

					MACDUFF
				(nodding)
			They're going to be on alert.

	Ro nods, turns to Picard.

					RO
				(to Picard)
			I recommend a randomly vectored
			approach to our target. It would
			be our best chance of avoiding
			any pursuit.

					PICARD
				(nods)
			Agreed.

	Picard turns to Beverly.

					PICARD
			Doctor, the success of this
			mission would be far more likely
			if we had our memories back. Is
			there anything you can do?

					BEVERLY
			I found several cases resembling
			our condition in the medical
			index. The causes are different,
			but the cure is similar in each
			case.

					RIKER
			Could the same treatment work for
			us?

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT FOUR         48.

70   CONTINUED: (2)

					BEVERLY
				(nods)
			That's my hope. It involves
			increasing the activity of the
			medial temporal region of the
			brain. Using short term memory
			synapses to retrieve long term
			memory.

					PICARD
			When can you start?

					BEVERLY
			As soon as our medical records
			become available. It would be
			too dangerous to attempt treatment
			without them.

					PICARD
			Mister La Forge?

					GEORDI
			Data and I ran into some trouble
			accessing the medical file areas
			in the computer. But with a
			little time, I'm pretty sure we
			can get there.
				(shrugs)
			Three hours, maximum.

	Picard nods.

					PICARD
			Proceed.

71   OMITTED

72   INT. ENGINEERING (OPTICAL)

	Geordi and Data working at their respective monitors.

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT FOUR         49.

72   CONTINUED:

					GEORDI
				(shakes his head)
			I'm still hitting a file wall...
			I don't get it.

					DATA
			There appears to be a command path
			discontinuity. I shall attempt
			to rewrite the locator subroutine.

	Data starts entering codes at super-fast android speed.
	Geordi watches him, amazed.

					GEORDI
				(joking re: speed)
			You must have been one hell of
			a bartender.

	A beat. Data pauses, checks the monitor, then
	continues working at normal speed. Geordi considers
	him for a moment.

					GEORDI
			It's too bad there aren't any more
			of you around. We could certainly
			use the help.

					DATA
			Yes.

	A beat. Geordi considers his light remark a little
	more deeply.

					GEORDI
			I wonder why you're the only one
			on board?

					DATA
			I have expended a great deal of
			thought with respect to my
			apparent uniqueness among the
			crew.

	Data finishes a sequence of keystrokes and considers
	Geordi.

					GEORDI
			Any conclusions?

					DATA
			Several possibilities suggest
			themselves.
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT FOUR        49A.

72   CONTINUED: (2)

					DATA (cont'd)
			I may represent an entire race
			of artificial lifeforms. If so,
			there may be a home planet for
			others of my kind -- a shared
			history and a culture of which
			I am not presently aware.

					GEORDI
			Then again, you could've been
			built just for this ship.

					DATA
			I have considered that possibility
			as well. It may also be the case
			that every starship in the
			Federation is equipped with an
			artificial lifeform such as myself.

					GEORDI
				(nodding)
			It that's true, you might all even
			look alike. A standard issue
			android. Hard to construct --
			so only one allowed per vessel.
				(smiles)
			Maybe you all get together for
			android holidays...

	Data appears to be musing for a moment.

					DATA
			There is another possibility.
			Perhaps my origin was unique.
			In that case... I am alone.

	A silent beat as Geordi considers his words. The
	console suddenly BEEPS with computer noises and both
	Data and Geordi rivet their attention to the screen.

					DATA
			We have accessed the information
			storage area. But considerable
			damage has been done to the files
			themselves.

	Geordi reacts to this, then looks over Data's shoulder
	-- reacts.

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/25/91 - ACT FOUR        49B.

72   CONTINUED: (3)

					GEORDI
			The mission reports are gone.

					DATA
				(works console)
			As are the crew records, and the
			personal logs.

	He stares at the monitor, puzzling over the missing
	information. A beat as Geordi reacts.

					GEORDI
			So are the medical records.

	OFF the look between them.

73   INT. RIKER'S QUARTERS

	Riker is at a desk, sorting through a collection of
	personal belongings spread out on the desktop.

	A trombone... a few books... some terra cotta
	figurines. The door chimes.

					RIKER
			Come in.

	Troi ENTERS.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FOUR            50.

73   CONTINUED:

					TROI
			I'm restless. Mind if I visit
			for a while?

					RIKER
			Please...

	Riker indicates his welcome, then sees that she appears
	shaken. He stands and moves over to her.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			What's wrong?

					TROI
			Everything. Everytime I think
			about this war, our mission...
			I feel a sense of panic. Like
			a hand is closing around my
			throat.

	Riker speaks gently... tries to console her.

					RIKER
			You're never gonna feel good about
			this war. None of us will. But
			we've got to finish our mission.

	Troi considers this... then nods. His words make
	sense, but still...

	Riker smiles, trying to brighten the mood a little. He
	indicates the nearby desk.

					RIKER
				(continuing)
			I've been doing a little research.
			Learning about someone named
			William Riker.

					TROI
				(smiles)
			And what have you discovered?

	Riker leads her to the desk. He indicates the
	trombone.

					RIKER
			He's a musician, for one thing.

         STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FOUR 51-51A           

73   CONTINUED: (2)

	Troi reacts, pleasantly surprised. Riker picks up the
	instrument, plays a few notes. Troi laughs.

					TROI
			Very impressive.

					RIKER
			Nobody could have been more
			surprised than me.

					TROI
				(playfully)
			What else has your research
			uncovered about William Riker?

	Riker eyes the various belongings.

					RIKER
			Let's see... He's athletically
			inclined... loves to mountain
			climb. He was born in a place
			called Alaska. He likes exotic
			foods... spends his vacation time
			on a planet called Risa...

	Riker picks up a very slender, but beautifully bound
	BOOK and hands it to Troi. She looks at the title.

					TROI
				(reads)
			"Ode to Psyche." John Keats.

					RIKER
			Open it.

	Troi opens the book to the title page, reacts.

					TROI
				(reads)
			"To Will... All My Love, Deanna."

	A beat. She sets the book down. A quiet moment as
	she considers the implication.

					RIKER
				(re: book)
			It could explain the familiar
			feeling you have...

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FOUR            52.

73   CONTINUED: (4)
	They are close to each other. The feelings between
	them are impossible to ignore.

					TROI
			I... don't know what to think.

	The door chimes.

					RIKER
			Come in.

	Ro ENTERS. She's energized from work -- a sharp
	contrast to the quiet she's just shattered.

					RO
			Hello, Counselor.

	She reacts to Troi's presence -- but it's with an
	amused tolerance. Troi and Riker seem much more
	uncomfortable than Ro does.

					TROI
				(nodding)
			Ensign.

					RO
			I'm not interrupting anything?

                     RIKER                     TROI
           No.                     No.

	Troi smiles.

					TROI
				(to Ro)
			I was just visiting.
				(to Riker, more formal)
			We'll talk again soon, Commander.

					RIKER
			Of course. Thank you, Counselor.

	As Troi goes out the door...

					RO
			Bye...

	When Troi disappears outside the door, Ro casually
	eases into a chair, catching one of Riker's hands in
	her own as she does so.

					RO
				(re: Troi)
			What was that all about?

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FOUR            53.

73   CONTINUED: (6)

					RIKER
				(shrugs)
			Just talking about the situation
			we're all in...

	Ro starts playing with his hand.

					RO
			Good...

	She tightens her grip on his hand and pulls him closer.

					RO
			Because I have the feeling I used
			to be the jealous type.

	She leans upward and kisses him -- Riker responds.
	As they get into it...

74   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	At impulse.

75   OMITTED

75A  INT. BRIDGE

	Picard, MacDuff, Riker, Ro, Data and Beverly. Geordi
	is finishing his report.

					GEORDI
			What bothers me, Captain, is how
			specific the damage is. Any
			records of a personal nature, any
			files that could tell us more
			about who we are -- those are the
			ones that are gone.

					RIKER
			That's a little too selective for
			coincidence.

					BEVERLY
			As selective as what was done to
			our own memories. Our skills
			still in place -- but personal
			knowledge unavailable.

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT FOUR         54.

75A  CONTINUED:

					MACDUFF
			It's consistent with what we know
			about the new Lysian weapon.

	Picard takes all this in, weighing it.

					PICARD
			Doctor, is it absolutely necessary
			for you to see the medical files
			before you attempt a treatment?

					BEVERLY
			No. But it would be dangerous
			without them.

	A beat.

					RIKER
				(volunteering)
			I think that's a risk we have to
			take --

					MACDUFF
				(beating him to the
				 punch)
			-- Captain, I volunteer for the
			procedure.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FOUR            55.

75A  CONTINUED: (2)

	Beverly looks to Picard... who nods his grim approval.

76   INT. SICKBAY

	MacDuff is on his back in the half-shell bio-bed, his
	head couched by a headpiece apparatus. His eyes are
	closed -- as if he's unconscious. Beverly works the
	console next to the bed, and the series of lights flash
	on and off on the headpiece. A NURSE is working in the
	background.

	Beverly takes her hand off the console and picks up a
	med device, waves it across his forehead. She seems
	puzzled by the result.

					BEVERLY
			That's strange. The diencephalic
			activity is exactly the same.
			There should be some increase.
				(to Nurse)
			Let's try broadening the band
			width.

	She steps over to where the nurse is working -- MACDUFF
	IS NOW OUT OF THEIR LINE OF SIGHT.

77   ON MACDUFF

					BEVERLY
				(continuing; to nurse)
			Go to thirty point one.

	MacDuff begins to convulse.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FOUR            56.

78   INCLUDE BEVERLY

					BEVERLY
				(to nurse)
			Raise the frequency as well.
			Increase by thirty-three
			percent...

	A few beats and Beverly turns back toward MacDuff --
	and reacts with shock at his convulsions. She dives
	for the console, punches in some commands --

					BEVERLY
			Something's wrong with the
			sequencing program!

	A few more commands and she glances up -- the headpiece
	stops blinking. His body goes rigid. Beverly picks up
	a device and runs it over his forehead.

	His head stops moving and his eyes struggle open. He
	looks straight at her, as if uncomprehending.

					BEVERLY
				(insistent)
			Kieran. Kieran.

	He looks at her, blinks, as if coming back to full
	consciousness.

					MACDUFF
				(nods)
			I'm alright.

	Beverly lets out her breath in a long sigh. MacDuff
	lets his head fall back, as if exhausted, then glances
	at her.

					MACDUFF
			What happened?

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FOUR            57.

78   CONTINUED:

					BEVERLY
			I don't know. Something went
			wrong with the sequence initiator.
			We're lucky we didn't lose you.
				(beat)
			Did any of this work? Do you
			remember anything about yourself?

					MACDUFF
				(shakes his head)
			I'm sorry, Doctor.

	Beverly looks greatly disappointed.

					BEVERLY
			It's back to square one.

	MacDuff nods. Beverly turns away from him. OFF
	MacDuff who smiles -- success...

79   INT. READY ROOM

	Picard is staring out the window, lost in thought. The
	door chimes.

					PICARD
			Enter.

	MacDuff ENTERS. Picard turns to him.

					MACDUFF
			You wanted to see me, Captain?

					PICARD
			Yes, Commander. Sit down.

	MacDuff sits and Picard rises, pacing, things on his
	mind.

					PICARD
			I find myself with grave concerns
			about our mission.

					MACDUFF
			Concerns... as to its success?

					PICARD
			No. I have more fundamental
			doubts...
					(MORE)

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/18/91 - ACT FOUR         58.

79   CONTINUED:

					PICARD (cont'd)
				(beat)
			Whether or not this mission is
			justified.

					MACDUFF
			I've been asking myself the same
			thing. But I'm sure our superiors
			feel their orders are justified.

					PICARD
			Orders which we cannot even
			verify.

					MACDUFF
				(reluctantly
				 concluding)
			Orders we cannot ignore.

					PICARD
			But I also can't ignore the fact
			that we greatly outclassed the
			only enemy vessel we've
			encountered. And that every
			possible shred of information
			which could shed some light on
			our situation has been
			conveniently eliminated.

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT FOUR         59.

79   CONTINUED: (2)

	A beat as Picard continues to pace.

					PICARD
			I feel as though I've been handed
			a weapon, pushed into a room and
			told to shoot a stranger.

	He stops and looks squarely at MacDuff.

					PICARD
			I need a moral context to justify
			that action. And I don't have
			one. I'm not satisfied simply
			following orders. I want to know
			that what I am doing is right.

					MACDUFF
			So do I. I'd feel a lot better
			about this if all the questions
			were answered. And if you want
			to abandon our mission until our
			memories return -- it's your
			choice.

	MacDuff pauses, as if searching for the words.

					MACDUFF
			But I must ask you... is it right
			to risk prolonging this war...
			to allow the needless deaths of
			thousands on both sides... solely
			on the basis of our moral
			discomfort?

	A long beat. MacDuff nods his head deferentially,
	taking his leave. He turns and exits the ready room.

79A  EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	OFF Picard as he stares out the window, MacDuff's words
	still on his mind...

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FOUR                         

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT FIVE         60.

                           ACT FIVE                             

	FADE IN:

80   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The ship traveling at impulse.

81   INT. BRIDGE

	Picard, MacDuff, Riker, Data, Worf, Ro, Troi at their
	stations. Everyone looks grimly determined -- or in
	Troi's case, resigned.

					DATA
				(off instruments)
			Captain, we are approaching the
			Lysian system.

					PICARD
			Decrease to one quarter impulse.

					RO
			Yes, sir.

					MACDUFF
				(off instruments)
			The Central Command is directly
			ahead. Still beyond weapon range.

					PICARD
			Red Alert. Battle stations.
			Bring us to attack posture, Mister
			Worf.

					WORF
			Aye, Captain.

	Worf works the tactical console and the ship goes to
	RED ALERT.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FIVE            61.

81   CONTINUED:

					DATA
			Sensors show several objects in
			our path. They are twenty-nine
			meters in length and are unmanned.

	MacDuff works a console.

					MACDUFF
			According to Starfleet records,
			they're sentry pods. Programmed
			to defend their Central Command.

					RIKER
				(off instruments)
			I'm reading forty-seven of them
			around the perimeter.

					PICARD
			Tactical analysis, Mister Data.

					DATA
				(working console)
			The pods are equipped with fusion
			generated pulse lasers, and
			minimal shielding.

					RIKER
			Not much power there...

					PICARD
			Forward shields on maximum. Lock
			phasers on the sentry pods and
			prepare to return fire.

					WORF
			Shields up, phasers locked on
			targets.

	A beat, then.

					PICARD
			Full impulse. Take us straight
			through them.

	As Ro works the helm...

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FIVE            62.

82   OMITTED

83   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	as it runs straight through the field of sentry pods.
	We instantly draw A THIN LASER BEAM TYPE FIRE from the
	pods that does nothing to the Enterprise. The
	Enterprise returns with PHASER FIRE -- a series of
	quick bursts, DESTROYING the pods with ease.

84   INT. BRIDGE

					DATA
			We are through the perimeter.

					RIKER
			This is too easy.

					WORF
			We have yet to encounter any
			battleships. They may lie ahead.

					PICARD
			Load all torpedo bays. Ready
			phasers.

	But it's clear Picard's doubts are mounting.

					WORF
			Aye, sir.

	Worf works the console.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FIVE           62A.

84   CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			Approaching the Central Command...

	Picard reacts, puzzled at the ease with which they are
	able to appoach.

					PICARD
			Mister Data, scan for defenses.

	Data works the console.

					DATA
			I am picking up no vessels -- and
			no additional sentry pods.

					WORF
			The station is in visual range.

					PICARD
			On screen.

85   INCLUDE THE VIEWSCREEN (OPTICAL)

	In the distance is the LYSIAN CENTRAL COMMAND -- a
	huge, alien-looking space station.

	Reactions to the sight.

					RIKER
				(off console)
			Optimal firing range in fifty-five
			seconds.

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT FIVE         63.

86   RESUME (OPTICAL)

					MACDUFF
				(works console)
			Phaser banks ready. Loading
			torpedoes.

					PICARD
			What are the defensive
			capabilities of the Central
			Command?

					DATA
			Armaments consist of four laser
			cannons and thirty-nine cobalt
			fusion warheads with magnetic
			propulsion. Defensive shield
			output is only... four point
			three kilojoules.

	Picard is deeply disturbed by this news. All the
	doubts of this entire endeavor rise to inundate him.

					RIKER
				(amazed)
			One photon torpedo ought to do
			it.

					TROI
			Data... how many people are on
			that station?

					DATA
				(off instruments)
			Fifteen thousand, three hundred
			eleven.

	Again, this registers on Picard. His moment of
	decision is nearing.

					MACDUFF
			Captain, we're in range.

					PICARD
				(gesturing to hold up)
			Stand by.

	A concerned reaction from MacDuff.

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT FIVE         64.

86   CONTINUED:

					MACDUFF
			Waiting for your order, sir.

					TROI
			Captain, this isn't right...

					MACDUFF
			The rest of our forces are
			depending on us --

					RIKER
			How can our mortal enemy be over
			a hundred years behind us in
			weapons technology?

					MACDUFF
			Their battleships may be on the
			way right now.

	A beat. MacDuff keeps on pushing.

					MACDUFF
				(continuing)
			We must attack.

	A long moment -- it's all on Picard. From deep inside,
	his conscience finds voice, and speaks clear as a bell
	-- a simple statement confirming his fundamental
	nature.

					PICARD
			I do not fire on defenseless
			people.

	Various reactions from the others.

					PICARD
			Mister Worf... open a channel to
			the Lysians.

	MacDuff is enraged -- losing control.

					MACDUFF
			Belay that order!

	MacDuff is on the move toward tactical. Worf wavers.
	MacDuff addresses everyone as he goes.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FIVE            65.

86   CONTINUED: (3)

					MACDUFF
				(continuing)
			There's something wrong with the
			Captain. I'm taking command of
			this vessel.
				(to Worf)
			Fire all weapons!

	Worf doesn't move. MacDuff, now wild-eyed with
	desperation exchanges a look with Picard, who by
	contrast is all cool control.

	-- MacDuff lunges toward tactical, knocking Worf out
	of the way like he wasn't even there. He reaches for
	the weapons control...

	-- and is suddenly hit by a PHASER BLAST, briefly
	revealing beneath his Human self, in the area where
	he was hit, a strange, alien, metallic body.

87   OMITTED

88   INCLUDE RIKER (OPTICAL)

	holding the phaser. MacDuff again goes for the console
	-- Riker again FIRES the phaser, and where it hits,
	the strange metallic being underneath is revealed.
	MacDuff stumbles back, but goes for it again --
	unstoppable.

	Worf has regained his footing, and FIRES his phaser
	at MacDuff, again revealing a patch of the alien
	corpus. Riker and Worf both continue FIRING to keep
	MacDuff away from the controls. MacDuff finally throws
	back his head and screams --

89   MACDUFF (OPTICAL)

	falls to the floor, unconscious. The others stare
	at him, relieved.

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/18/91 - ACT FIVE         66.

90
thru	OMITTED
91

92   EXT. SPACE - THE ENTERPRISE (OPTICAL)

	The Enterprise at warp.

					PICARD (V.O.)
			Captain's log, supplemental. We
			are on a course to Starbase Three-
			zero-one. Doctor Crusher has been
			working steadily, and has restored
			the memories of most of the crew.

92A  INT. READY ROOM (OPTICAL)

	Picard and Riker. Picard is sitting behind his desk.

					PICARD
			The Lysians have identified
			"Commander MacDuff" as a Satarran
			-- an alien race that's been at
			war with the Lysians for decades.

	Picard stands, steps out from behind the desk.

					PICARD
			I've conveyed to the Lysians our
			deepest regrets over the tragedy of
			their lost ship and crew. They've
			been extraordinarily understanding.

	Riker thinks for a moment.

					RIKER
			With all the power that MacDuff
			had... to alter our brain
			chemistry, and manipulate the
			computers... it's hard to believe
			he needed the Enterprise.

					PICARD
			Satarran weapons technology is
			no more advanced than the
			Lysians'. One photon torpedo
			would have ended their war.

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/15/91 - ACT FIVE        66A.

92A  CONTINUED:

					RIKER
			It almost did...

	OFF the look between them.

93   INT. TEN-FORWARD

	Business as usual. Riker ENTERS, glances around the
	room and sees something that makes him stop cold.

            STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - 11/14/91 - ACT FIVE            67.

94   INCLUDE TROI AND RO

	sitting together at a table, immersed in a private
	conversation.

	Riker reacts. He takes a deep breath to fortify
	himself, then heads for the table.

	Troi and Ro see him coming, and their conversation
	stops just a little too quickly.

	Riker arrives at the table. An awkward beat.

					RIKER
			I hope I'm not interrupting.

					RO
			Not at all. I was hoping to see
			you.

					TROI
			Please -- sit down.

	Uncomfortable, he sits. He never thought he'd have
	to deal with them both at once. And what have they
	been saying to each other?

					RIKER
			Well. I'm glad I ran into the
			two of you...

	They smile sweetly, waiting for him to talk his way
	into trouble. He launches in.

					RIKER
			You know, when you have no memory
			of who you are, or who anybody
			else is...

          STAR TREK: "Conundrum" - REV. 11/18/91 - ACT FIVE         68.

94   CONTINUED:

					RO
				(with feigned
				 sincerity)
			The Counselor tells me... at
			times like that, we might do things
			we've always wanted to do.

					RIKER
				(taken aback)
			She said that?

	He glances uncomfortably at Troi, who gazes serenely at
	him.

					TROI
			It's psychologically valid.

	Riker is hard-pressed for a response. Ro extends the
	uncomfortable moment, then stands.

					RO
				(feigned sincerity)
			Don't worry about it, Commander.
			As far as I'm concerned we've
			shared something that you and I
			will treasure forever.

	Ro turns and walks off before Riker can respond.
	Nonplussed, he looks at Troi. A beat, then Riker sits
	down.

					RIKER
				(re: Ro)
			I feel kind of... confused.

	Troi can't suppress a smile.

					TROI
			If you still feel confused
			tomorrow -- you know where my
			office is.

	Troi smiles, gets up, and leaves. Riker is suddenly
	alone. He lets out a long breath -- he's off the hook
	for now...

									FADE OUT:

                        END OF ACT FIVE                         

                            THE END                             



