Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

Sins of the Father (1990)

Tony Todd: Kurn

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• Captain Jean-Luc Picard : One of the aims of the exchange program, Commander, is for us all to learn tolerance. As for my crew, it may be healthy to shake up the status quo occasionally.

  Commander William T. Riker : The Commander certainly appears to have the crew on its toes, sir.

  Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : And then some...

  Lt. Commander Geordi La Forge : [to Kurn]  No offense, sir.

  Kurn : None taken. I never kill anyone at the supper table, Mr. La Forge.

• Commander William T. Riker : I would like to make one suggestion, sir.

  Kurn : A suggestion?

  Commander William T. Riker : When I served aboard the Pagh, the hardest part for me was recognizing and adapting to the demands of the crew. They needed an iron hand. I imagine it must be very difficult for you to work with a crew that is... so different. I would be happy to guide you in that regard, if it would be helpful.

  Kurn : No, Commander. It wouldn't.

  [they leave the turbolift] 

  Commander William T. Riker : This is not a Klingon ship, sir!

  Kurn : No, Commander, it is not. If it were a Klingon ship, I would've killed you for offering your suggestion.

• Kurn : The two sons of Mogh. Together, we'll restore the family honor.

  Lieutenant Worf : No. For the proceedings, you will not reveal your true father.

  Kurn : I must.

  Lieutenant Worf : You will not!

  Kurn : Because it would mean my death as well if you fail? A Klingon's honor means more to him than his life. Perhaps your Human values have clouded your judgment. I insist.

  Lieutenant Worf : On this ship, you are my Commander, and I obey. In Council chambers, you are *my* cha'DIch. You do not insist. *You* obey.

• Kurn : [on Worf's discommendation]  Why is he doing this? I was prepared to die.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Worf wanted you to live. The name of your father must someday be cleared. He needs you alive, with your honor intact.

  Kurn : But to do this...

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : There will be another day, Commander. Do not forget what he does here today. Do not let your children forget.

• [Worf has shown a strong reaction to Kurn's offense] 

  Kurn : So, your blood is not so thin after all.

  Lieutenant Worf : I am a Klingon! If you doubt it, a demonstration can be arranged.

  Kurn : That is the response of a Klingon - the response I would expect... from my older brother.

• Lieutenant Worf : So, you asked to serve aboard the Enterprise to watch me.

  Kurn : It was an excellent opportunity to see what kind of Klingon you were - or if you were Klingon at all.

  Lieutenant Worf : Your deception offends me, Brother.

  Kurn : It should. But it was required.

  Lieutenant Worf : To satisfy your curiosity.

  Kurn : No. Much more. You are the eldest son. The challenge is yours to make.

  Lieutenant Worf : [perplexed]  Challenge?

  Kurn : The Klingon High Council has judged our father a traitor to the Empire.

• Duras : It was a wise choice to hide your family name. Do not err now by embracing it again, for you only embrace death.

  Kurn : We shall see.

  Duras : Worf has made a choice and he will die for it. But you can still be safe. Let him stand alone.

  Kurn : He is my brother. I will not betray him!

  Duras : Then you will die for him!

• Kurn : It is a good day to die, Duras - and the day is not yet over.

• Kurn : [on serving on the Enterprise]  I find the constraints a bit difficult to conform to. Just a short while ago, I had to stop myself from killing Commander Riker.

• Kurn : Are your quarters so comfortable?

  Lieutenant Worf : They serve me.

• Lt. Worf : If I fail in my challenge, I will be executed. Will you grant my leave, Captain?

  Capt. Jean-Luc Picard : No. If I understand correctly, a Starfleet Officer, a respected member of my crew could be accused of a capital crime. Your actions in this matter will reflect on this ship and on the Federation. Therefore, it seems only appropriate that your Captain should be at your side when you make your challenge. I'm sure you would do no less for me, Commander Kurn!

  Kurn : Sir?.

  Capt. Jean-Luc Picard : We're changing course. Set coordinates for the First City of the Klingon Imperial Empire.