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| "Datalore" | ||
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| Traduzione Italiana: {{{TradIta}}} Traduzione letterale: {{{TradLett}}} TNG, Episodio 1x13 Numero di produzione: 40271-114 Prima messa in onda: 18 January 1988 | ||
| ← | 13° di 176 prodotto in TNG | → |
| ← | 12° di 176 rilasciato in TNG | → |
| ← | 117° di 756 rilasciati in tutto | → |
| Teleplay di Robert Lewin e Gene Roddenberry Storia di Robert Lewin e Maurice Hurley Diretto da Rob Bowman | ||
| 41242.4 (2364) | ||
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L' Enterprise esplora il pianeta natio di Data, Omicron Theta. Vi trova il fratello ed il segreto oscuro ch'egli porta seco.
Riassunto
Mentre si trova nelle vicinanze di Omicron Theta, la USS Enterprise-D si ferma per condurre alcune ricerche circa il sito del ritrovamento di Data. Un'intera colonia terrestre era scomparsa dal pianeta 28 anni prima, ed ora l'intero pianeta appare morto. Riker è al comando di una squadra di sbarco che si teletrasporta nel punto in cui Data venne trovato dall'equipaggio della USS Tripoli. Per qualche motivo, a Data erano stati impiantati i ricordi dei coloni, era ora egli vorrebbe conoscerne la ragione.
La squadra di sbarco procede verso il sito del ritrovamento dell'androide; è concavo con un muro di pietra. Egli era stato trovato all'aperto, ed era stato apparentemente attivato da un emettitore per rilevare la presenza dell'equipaggio. Geordi La Forge esamina il muro di pietra e nota che è stato costruito. Trova una porta nascosta nel muro che si apre in un passaggio che porta in un sotterraneo. La squadra di sbarco discende un corridoio che conduce alla porta di un laboratorio. Vi sono immagini di bambini appese al muro, tutte ritraenti la stessa scena. Data non sa cosa rappresentino, ma intuisce ch'esse si riferiscono a qualcosa di pericoloso. Riker insiste affinché Data riesca a ricordare qualcos'altro del laboratorio.
Data risponde che ricorda una delle apparecchiature usate dal dottor Noonien Soong. La Forge riconosce il nome per quello di uno degli scienziati esperti in robotica più famosi della Terra. Il dottore aveva cercato di creare un cervello positronico, ma aveva fallito nel suo intento ed era sparito dalla circolazione, essendosi recato su Omicron Theta per continuare il suo lavoro. Data, La Forge e Riker continuano ad esplorare il laboratorio, mentre Natasha Yar e Worf danno un'occhiata al resto del bunker. Nel laboratorio trovano uno stampo usato per creare la pelle di Data, mentre gli altri confermano che il resto del bunker è vuoto. Poi Riker si imbatte in una sorta di magazzino. Lo aprono e vi trovano un altro androide identico a Data. Data è eccitato dalla scoperta e viene presa la decisione di riportare il suo gemello sull' 'Enterprise per poterlo assemblare.
Back on the Enterprise, a team of engineers and technicians try to reassemble the android. Argyle confirms that "it" has the same body parts as Data, and asks if he can examine Data if he needs more information. Data agrees and Dr. Crusher wants to open him up to compare his internal circuitry with that of the other android. He shows Crusher his off switch, asking her to keep it secret. Then she and Argyle open him up and check his internal construction. After they close him up, Picard and Riker come down to sickbay. The other android has been fully assembled, but he is still not active. Picard wonders aloud which was made first. Suddenly the second android comes alive and says that Data was. He calls himself Lore, and says he was made to replace the "imperfect" Data.
Data and Picard talk in the ready room. Apparently, both Lore and Data have the same physical and mental capabilities. Picard asks Data where his loyalties lie, and Data assures him that his loyalty is to Picard and Starfleet, completely. They go out onto the bridge where Wesley and La Forge are explaining the helm controls to Lore. Riker then says the first part of Pythagoras' Theorem, and Lore unthinkingly completes it, except the last word, "sides," which he claims he never really knew in the first place. While his face twitches, he says he enjoys pleasing Humans.
Data leads him off to show him the rest of the ship, telling him Riker tricked him into revealing he knew more than he let on. He warns him not to underestimate humans, but Lore is dismissive. He tells Data not to be jealous of his ability. They go to Data's quarters, where Data checks up information about Dr. Soong. Lore calls him 'Often Wrong Soong' and derides Data for the way he copies humans. Data asks him again which of them was built first, and Lore admits he was built first. The colonists became envious of him and persuaded Soong to build a less perfect android – Data. Lore was too Human, understanding language and humor. Data leaves to go on duty and asks Lore to make a report to the captain about what happened to the colonists.
On the bridge, Picard and Riker analyze Lore's report. The colonists were killed by a crystalline entity that feeds on lifeforms, and is capable of stripping all life from an entire world. The two androids survived because they were not alive when the entity attacked. Yar tells Picard that Lore has left his room to go to deck four, and Picard tells Data to check up on him. When he goes, Yar asks if he can be trusted, to which Picard replies that he trusts him completely. In Data's quarters, Lore mixes a pill into some Altairian Grand Premier champagne which he offers to Data when he enters. Data drinks the champagne, and realizes immediately something is wrong. He collapses, and Lore reveals that he learned to communicate with the crystalline entity, which he led to the colonists in order to get revenge.
On the bridge, a subspace communication is detected coming from Data's quarters, and Picard sends Wes down to check it out. Lore is communicating with the crystalline entity. He tells it to identify him as Data. Wes comes in and "Data" tells Wes that "Lore" attacked him and he had to switch him off. His face twitches and he tells Wes that he’s been practicing Lore's facial twitch. Lore/Data says he’s coming up onto the bridge, and after Wes leaves he fixes his own twitch and causes one in Data.
The Crystalline entity tests the Enterprise's shields
Dr. Crusher asks Wes on the bridge what happened and he tells her. La Forge detects some unknown object approaching at high speed. It is the crystalline entity. Picard says they need to question Lore. Wesley says he doesn't trust Data/Lore. Picard and Riker are annoyed at this, and Riker brings him with him and "Data" as they go to see "Lore". "Data" approaches "Lore" and causes him to shake. He tells Riker and Wes to leave, saying he can't control "Lore". After they leave, he kicks Data in the head. On the bridge, Riker tells Picard what happens, but Wes is still not convinced. The entity brushes against the shields, and "Data" says he wants to talk to it. He tells it the Humans here are powerful. It backs off, and "Data" suggests beaming something like a tree out into space and destroying it in a show of force. Picard agrees.
"Data" leaves, but Wes continues to protest. Wesley tries again to convince Picard that "Data" is really Lore, but the captain refuses to listen and dismisses him, telling him to "shut up, Wesley." Beverly, just as hurt as her son, repeats in shock, "Shut up, Wesley?!" Picard dismisses her also and orders them both off the bridge. Wesley, angered, starts to complain, but Beverly fearfully adds, "Shut up, Wesley" herself in an attempt to protect her son from further ridicule by the rest of the crew.
Worf steps into the turbolift with Lore, who beats him up. Meanwhile, Wes has managed to convince Dr. Crusher to stop off at Data's quarters. She sees he's hurt and switches him on. He tells her he is not badly hurt, and they go to the cargo bay to stop Lore.
They sneak into the cargo bay and hear Lore talking to the crystalline entity. Lore spots Data and threatens to kill him. Beverly pulls a phaser on him, but he grabs it from her, then tells her to leave or he will kill Wesley. As she goes out the door, he shoots her in the arm. Taking his chance, Data knocks the phaser out of Lore's hand and they start to fight. Data throws him onto the transporter pad, and Wes beams him into space. Picard, Riker and Crusher enter, and see that Lore is gone. The crystalline entity leaves, and Picard orders Data to get rid of the twitch and to find a proper uniform.
Beverly and Wesley rush into each others' arms in relief and hug. Once everything is back to normal, the Enterprise resumes course for the computer overhaul.
Diario di bordo
- Diario del capitano, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D), 2364
- Diario del primo ufficiale, USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-D)
Memorable Quotes
"Shut up, Wesley!"
- - both Captain Picard and Beverly Crusher, at different times
"Now, show me your warrior fierceness."
- - Lore, to Worf
"The troublesome little man-child."
- - Lore, about Wesley
Background Information
- Lore was originally planned to be a female android to provide a love interest for Data. Her job would have been to go out and repair dangerous situations. It was Brent Spiner who suggested the old "evil twin" concept be used instead.
- Marina Sirtis (Deanna Troi) does not appear in this episode.
- This was the final episode of Star Trek written by Gene Roddenberry before his death on October 24, 1991.
- Picard makes note at the end of the episode that the Enterprise is overdue for a computer refit, which would not happen until TNG: "11001001" (two episodes later).
- Data's quarters are seen for the first time in this episode. The design changes significantly in later episodes.
- Chuck Courtney served as stunt coordinator for this episode. He was among the group of "one time" hired coordinators, prior to Dennis Madalone's employment for the series. Courtney appeared twenty years previously in the Star Trek: The Original Series episode "Patterns of Force" as Davod and assisted Madalone in further TNG and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes.
- The characters of Data and Lore were portrayed by three different persons: actor Brent Spiner, photo double Ken Gildin, and stunt double Brian J. Williams.
Storia di produzione
- Stesura finale dello script: 26 ottobre 1987
- Data della prima messa in onda: 18 gennaio 1988
- Prima messa in onda nel Regno Unito (BBC2): 19 dicembre 1990
Video and DVD releases
- Original UK VHS release (two-episode tapes, CIC Video): Volume 7, catalog number VHR 2398, 5 November 1990
- UK re-release (three-episode tapes, Paramount Home Entertainment): Volume 1.5, catalogue number VHR 4646, 6 July 1998
- As part of the TNG Season 1 DVD collection
Links and references
Guest stars
- Brent Spiner as Lore
- Biff Yeager as Argyle
Uncredited co-stars
- Guy Vardaman as Darien Wallace
- Ken Gildin as photo double for Brent Spiner
Uncredited stunt doubles
- Brian J. Williams as stunt double for Brent Spiner
References
2338; 2345; 2348; 2360; Altairian Grand Premier; android; Asimov, Isaac; B., John; Cargo Room 3; champagne; cruiser; Crystalline Entity; deactivation switch; electromagnetic synthemometer; epidermal mold; Josh; M., Jeff; M., Josh; microminiature work tool; microscope; Omicron Theta; Omicron Theta colony; Omicron Theta system; positron; positronic brain; Pythagorean theorem; quadratanium; Soong, Noonien; Tripoli, USS
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