Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

Reunion (1990)

Charles Cooper: K'mpec

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• Captain Jean-Luc Picard : This is not just a case of simple mediation. You are asking me to choose the next leader of the Klingon Empire.

  K'mpec : No. By tradition, the two strongest challengers fight for the right of succession. As mediator, only you can designate those challengers.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : But you have just said there are only two challengers arriving. What is the point?

  K'mpec : I want you to discover which one of them has killed me - Gowron... or Duras. Yes, Duras. I thought you would find that interesting.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Interesting? You could say that, since he tried to have me killed, and conspired to strip Worf of his good name.

  K'mpec : And... I approved - all for the glory of the Empire. Heh! That should be my epitaph. Find the assassin. The Klingon who kills without showing his face has no honor. He must not lead the Empire. Such a man would be capable of anything - even war with the Federation.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Very well. I accept.

• Captain Jean-Luc Picard : What do you want of me?

  K'mpec : After I die, you will act in my name, to arbitrate the struggle for power.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [incredulous]  *I* will?

  K'mpec : No one on the Council can be trusted, and I have my reasons for wanting an outsider.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : K'mpec, you cannot possibly be serious. A Federation officer has no business...

  K'mpec : Nonsense. You are an accomplished mediator. This is no different than any other dispute requiring your services.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : On the contrary, I think this is very different. And I must, respectfully, decline.

  K'mpec : If you refuse the dying request of the Klingon Supreme Commander, it will be an insult by the Federation to all Klingons.

  [smiles] 

  K'mpec : Besides, I've already sent the order. The leaders of the opposing two factions are on their way.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : You had no right to involve me in this without my permission!

  K'mpec : [eyes twinkling]  If I had asked, you would have said no.