Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

A Matter of Honor (1989)

Michael Dorn: Lieutenant Worf

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• Commander William T. Riker : It's been my understanding that one of the duties of the first officer of the Klingon vessel is to assassinate his captain?

  Lieutenant Worf : Yes, sir.

  Commander William T. Riker : Wouldn't that bring about chaos?

  Lieutenant Worf : Of course not. See, when and if the captain becomes weak or unable to perform, it is expected that his honorable retirement should be assisted by his First. Your second officer will assassinate you for the same reasons.

  Commander William T. Riker : That method of attrition must take a little getting used to.

  Lieutenant Worf : The Klingon system has operated successfully for centuries.

• Commander William T. Riker : It is different.

  Lieutenant Worf : Many things will be different.

• Ensign Mendon : [Mendon intercepts Picard just as he's about to enter a turbolift]  Sir, I'm Ensign Mendon. I just wanted to tell you how pleased I am to be aboard the Enterprise.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : [a little distracted]  Yes, of course. Uh... good to have you on board.

  Ensign Mendon : [Picard moves to leave but Mendon isn't finished]  If you have a few minutes I've noticed a few procedural changes which might speed up operations on the Bridge. I pick things up very fast.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Yes, of course you do. You have an excellent record, Ensign; however, here on the Enterprise we use the chain of command. You will report your observations to Lt. Worf.

  Ensign Mendon : [a little embarrassed]  I beg your pardon, Captain. I just wanted to impress upon you...

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : No need to apologize, Ensign... we should have explained it better to you at your indoctrination.

  [Picard leaves for the turbolift] 

  Lieutenant Worf : [Worf, who has heard the whole conversation with increasing irritation, sidles over to Mendon]  Ensign Mendon. You may impress ME.

  [Worf returns to the Tactical station, and Mendon looks quite humbled] 

• [last lines] 

  Commander William T. Riker : You come from a very brave and unique people. I'm glad you're with us on the Enterprise.

  Lieutenant Worf : Thank you, Commander. And... welcome home.