Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

Lower Decks (1994)

Alexander Enberg: Taurik

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• [Lavelle, Taurik and Ben are observing Worf and Sito talking] 

  Sam Lavelle : What could they be talking about?

  Taurik : Have you ever considered learning to lip-read?

  Sam Lavelle : You think Worf's chewing her out?

  Ben : No, he always looks like that.

• Taurik : [of Lavelle]  He's convinced Commander Riker doesn't like him.

  Ben : [to Lavelle]  Why, did you crash the ship into something?

• Sam Lavelle : [trying to influence the senior staff telepathically]  Promote me please, so I can make lieutenant and have my own room.

  Taurik : If you're unhappy sharing quarters with me, then you should put in for a new room assignment - just in case you're not promoted.

• Taurik : We have to accept the fact that we're not always told about everything that happens aboard ship.

• Taurik : I'm a little puzzled. Why are we intentionally damaging the shuttlecraft?

  Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : We're evaluating hull resiliency. Starfleet requires periodic testing.

  Taurik : I see. I don't believe I'm familiar with that requirement.

  Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : Probably because you're not a senior officer.

  Taurik : If you wish, I could reconfigure the phaser to fire a low-intensity burst that would not harm the shuttle's hull. The test procedure would not be affected.

  Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : It's just fine the way it is. Now, give me another burst, about 4 seconds, right here.

  Taurik : Do you want me to fire from this position?

  Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : Actually, why don't you do it from over here.

  Taurik : That would be consistent.

  Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : Consistent with what?

  Taurik : With making it appear that this shuttle had fled an attack.

  Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : What makes you think that's what we're doing?

  Taurik : The pattern of fire you've asked for is similar to what might result if the shuttle had fled an attacker while engaging in evasive maneuvers.

  Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : It's an amazing coincidence.

  Taurik : Yes sir, it is indeed. Shall we proceed with the testing?