I love the fact that despite this deception, Worf technically didn't lie. He was commanding the Enterprise since Picard has given him command. The war was over. A Klingon vessel firing on a Federation ship was an act of treason. Destroying the T'ong was the last resort if no other solution was possible.
Nice scene. But a true Wolf response would have been, "Then you will die in ignorance after I drop your shields for you, board your vessel, and kill you in challenge for command." God, I miss Worf scenes from Star Trek.
axnyslie actually not, Picard implements his suggestion that he go alone to look for his brother Nikolai Rozhenko on a doomed planet, which resulted in minor surgical alterations.
To be fair the lowly Ensign ignored him when he said to fire :P But yeah after all the Worf memes I was almost shocked when it all worked out and Picard told him nice job haha.
@@rifter0x0000 Not true, Worf did indeed make Captain and had command of the Enterprise E. Unfortunately, something went wrong, and the "E" was lost. It was hinted on "Star Trek Picard The Final Season".
@TheAbsoluteZxero Because worf's main job on the show was to demonstrate how tough the other guy was or wasn't. Need to establish badassery? Let them toss worf around for a bit. Want to wave some egregious piece of 'toxic male culture' around, have worf say it. I liked TNG, for the most part, but their writing was often mallet-style: they rather hit their audience over the head with things rather than let them potentially miss it.
@@tree_alone Ya say that, but after couple of seasons, it starts getting... much like Enterprise TNG in that regard. If only Voyager had done that too...
graymouser I feel Worf was underused is some respects. I always thought it was weird as chief of security he frequently got his butt handed to him in scuffles
TNG was basically about Picard and Data. so there is SOME truth to the TNG writers not letting Michael (and some of the other main cast members) flex his acting skills as much as they could have.
I think the reasons that all of these shows are so fondly remembered is the sheer respect these characters have for each other. ‘A fine first command’ is a passing line from Picard that could be the emotional culmination of an entire episode of a lesser show.
@@christoff124 But certainly something we should be aspiring to, which is the entire theme of old trek like TNG. That show taught me many valuable lessons as a kid.
@@robsp32 exactly. TNG is set in an age where what we call "Resourced Based Economy" (ie Jacque Fresco)exists and works. There is no money, no hunger. People work only to better themselves and humanity.
That's what I've always loved about this show with discipline these offices display and why I hate current Star Trek because it's garbage especially strange New world Gracie Junior offices melting off at Superior offices making stupid ridiculous comments that are just stupid you can keep current Star Trek
Michael Dorn does a great job when he pauses for a few seconds and then says "then die in ignorance". Bit of a shame they didn't give him more of these roles in earlier TNG series. He's such a great actor. "Comfortable chair" :-)
It was a large cast and you can't give everyone equal treatment, otherwise you end up unfocused and trying to give everyone 15 minutes and end up with well, today's Star Trek shows.
HIs low amount of lines is prolly due to all the silicon on his face making it difficult to speak - luckily, the writers were able to help him with that XD
This was Dorn’s big break, after a series of crappy movies like Amanda and the Alien. Ugh. I did like the Worf character, especially on DS9. In DS9, we got to see him in a sustained story ark in a war.
Riker ALWAYS had a lot of respect for Worf. it got tested a bit when Worf and Deanna started dating ..... but Riker and Picard BOTH regarded him highly.
I always thought Riker thought of Worf as his younger brother. He definitely had a lot of respect for him, but he loved him and had bit of fun at his expense too.
One could definitely say that Riker is a klingon born in a human body. He understands their culture, and strongly believes in similar things. Honor, respect, duty, and loyalty.
People have already mentioned they love how Worf doesn't lie in this scene. What I love is that while he definitely creates the wrong impression, it's the most honest way to communicate the important information: the war is over, and if they don't stop acting like it isn't, they'll be destroyed and life will go on. "Then die in ignorance. I can waste no more time on you," is something Picard never would have said, but Worf knows that's what they need to hear in order to believe him.
Not so sure Picard wouldn't say something like that... he was sometimes harsher than the average klingon mainly if someone from his crew was on imminent danger.
@@otacuboy Yes, but it was critical that this line be delivered BY a klingon - the entire reason they're not blowing each other to stardust is because Worf is fooling them into believing things are not as they are, even if he isn't directly lying. Picard is a grand master level diplomat, he knew what needed saying, but he also knew he could never be the one to say it to these people at this time in this scenario. Worf had to step up and perform command flawlessly, and he did.
@@mattrocde Worf saved the lives of every Klingon on the old warbird. the Enterprise's most bloodthirsty crewman demonstrating a willingness to accomplish the task without firing a shot and zero casualties, just by opening a dialogue in the correct way. As Picard said, a very fine first command.
"How do I know this is not a Federation trick? How can I be sure?" "Mainly, the fact that the crew of a Federation vessel that surpasses yours by orders of magnitude in every measurable way is troubling itself to _talk_ to you instead of _blowing you from the stars."_
@@Zeriel00 This is not a taunt. This would've been Worf pointing out a few facts that the commander of this opposing vessel is deliberately turning a blind eye to.
Always enjoyed Michael Dorn’s performances, he always managed to get emotion out despite the silicone immobilising his face. Hugely difficult, a true professional.
@@manakin5 I would say his voice carried the character. The fact that it probably took hours for him to manage facial expressions with all that effect on his face is icing on the cake.
@JRPGFan20000 Deception checks do include tactically leaving out information to give a false impression as well. " Deception. Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly hide the truth, either verbally or through your actions. **This deception can encompass everything from misleading others through ambiguity** to telling outright lies. Typical situations include trying to fast-talk a guard, con a merchant, earn money through gambling, pass yourself off in a disguise, dull someone's suspicions with false assurances, or maintain a straight face while telling a blatant lie." --5e PHB, page 178
Notice that Worf gives the impression that the Klingons have conquered the Federation since he's surrounded by humans who are subservient to him. When he says "did it not occur to you that the war would be over by now?" with him in command and another Klingon as his First Officer, it could make them think the Klingons won the war.
that...was the point? do you not think if they had gone any other route, even if they had gotten the captain to believe the actual truth while he still had command of that ship, that he wouldn't have gotten it blown up in defiance of the federation victory?
"Welcome to the 24th century." "24th century? That's an Earth time reference!" "Oh...uh, yeah...that war thing I was telling you about? We lost, sorry."
@@jerodast Nah the Klingons lost, the Federation were just too intelligent to finish them off. Relations with the Romulans were souring again so they deemed it better to have a large, usually trustworthy ally instead of a large occupation zone of angry 2nd class 'alien trash of the galaxy' as Admiral Cartwright put it. A Federation occupation and assimilation of the Empire would have been a disaster for both.
@@anigah Somewhere here on TH-cam is a ten hour loop of just that Enterprise engine sound that is running in the background anytime they are on board...and *that* is fantastic for sleeping for me. I use when I get tired of rain, wind, or thunder...and pretend I am sleeping on a starship. 😅 Out like a light.
A lie is any communication intended to deceive. The whole role of Worf as commander was a deception. Sooo, why quibble over whether or not the verbal statement was technically a lie ???
Not really fooled, the allegiance is true and that's all they care about. Not dying in ignorance was also true. The only thing is Worf not being captain but he's still a member of the Enterprice and the leader of the high council owes his post to him.
I swear, every line Michael Dorn says in this is so good. He knows just how to use his voice inflections to make every word sound amazing. Very impressed.
For those who didn't know, the Klingon captain is played by the late Lance LeGault, who also portrayed Colonel Decker on "A Team" an Colonel Green on "Magnum PI".
Ryker: So, how did you like command? Worf: Comfortable chair.. This writing STILL gives me a smile and a chuckle, what happened to all the writers from this time?
@@VwapTrader star trek is one the strongest "SJW" shows and social engineering is one of its core concepts. you have watched probably countless episodes and never realized this?
Loved the Kheylar character. Very suited to Worfs. Too bad only 2 episodes and then dead. Would love to have seen a mashup of Klingon and Federation uniforms on the bridge to solidify the story more.🖖 Q'apla!
@@blackfyre5158 Her name is Suzie Plakson, and she shows up a few other times as other characters. She was a Vulcan doctor in "The Schizoid Man", and the female Q in the Voyager episode "The Q and the Grey". She also showed up once in Enterprise. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzie_Plakson
I swear he throws in some Gowron crazy eyes a couple times. Not as big as the man himself, but he definitely gives a similar impression, like he's teetering on the edge of blowing them up just because he doesn't want to bother with them
Patrick Radcliffe Considering to one time we see Worf in command of the Defiant, he’s literally about to suicide run into the Borg cube... Maybe it’s best that never happened.
Worf did beat Gowron in a duel TWICE in DS9 and was temporarily the most powerful Klingon in the empire after that second duel. DS9 definitely did Worf justice.
@@DangerIncFilms Worf also commands the Defiant a lot on DS9 and he commands it very competently there. So yeah, please dont ignore DS9, and if you havent watched it yet, I suggest you do, before you spread more dishonorable lies about Worfs abilities.
He wore the chair well, alright. Who’d have thought he’d have charged into battle again and again in The Chair of the USS Defiant, years later? Such a great episode with astute, careful writing and-perhaps momentarily unintentional-great foreshadowing for Worf’s career.
I miss characters like her. A very feminine and yet strong female character who could hold her own with any male who didn’t need to tear down masculinity or remind you every five minutes that’s she’s a strong female character who can out man a man. Today’s “strong female characters” all feel like a walking social justice sermon.
But also everything Worf said was technically true. He was in command, having been granted temporary command by Picard. The war was over. if the T'ong didn't lower its shields it would be destroyed because they couldn't just let a warship, however antiquated, roam unchecked. The only trick here was finding a way to get the captain to believe all of this.
Like a 75-year-old ship is going to be any kind of threat to something state-of-the-art.... But I do like how Worf said he was commanding the Enterprise, not claiming to be the captain. Clever.
I can only imagine the looks on those Klingons' faces when they return to their home world and are told the war is indeed over, but they are now allies of the federation, and that Worf was bluffing.
A good officer on tactical should know, what his co means, not only what he said. Even I in my military Service, while on guard duty once my CO hailed and ordered me to bring with me 3 other armed soldiers. Long Story short, we did go in hot, guy dropped the knife and allowed himself to be arrested. CO asked weapon Status. All weapon still was secured. He said:"Well done" - He had a gun on his own, he could handle it alone by using it. He had the right to do so, but wanted to clear it peacefully.... I think that guy on tactical showed exactly this understanding of the Situation... Good man.
With all kinds of tiny technological wonders in the 24th century, the klingon uniform actually makes way more sense than the Federation one: so many pockets! Why shouldn't everyone be carrying a tricorder, a PADD, and an emergency hypospray or two, at all times? Worf's probably got all that plus three different kinds of jerky, in that Klingon cargo vest. Meanwhile, when these guys go on an away mission, it's like "Well, I can bring a tricorder OR a flashlight, otherwise I wont have a hand free in case I need to tap my communicator badge." If I was Worf I would have picked one of those awesome vests instead of a sash, as my piece of cultural flair. So many sticky situations where Worf could have been like "We are on a derelict ship that has started to lose life support? A true warrior is always prepared. Let us see, I have an engineering toolkit with a hyper-spanner, some hull-sealant polymer, a plasma torch, and a jar of live gagh worms that we can use for either testing atmospheric toxicity, bait for survival fishing if we crash on a planet, or just for a snack later."
"Comfortable chair." So funny. It reminded me of Lt. Yar's remark in the episode "11001001": "Believe it or not, Worf is developing a sense of humour."
He wasn't bluffing. if the captain hadn't submitted he would have cut coms and given the real order to fire. Fortunately the captain came to his senses.
Everything but TOS and TNG is weak, and TNG is practically the same show as TOS. The franchise is more poorly managed now, but it was never well managed.
@@handsomebrick TNG was far stronger, story-line wise, than TOS. TOS was basically Shatner overacting & scene-stealing from everyone, his character either fucking or fighting the antagonist (sometimes both). Overall it was ground-breaking television, though. TNG was a much more of an ensemble cast, with each character being expounded & explored to a much greater degree. The background was more thoroughly filled in, & the writing, overall, was very, very good.
There should be a Federation West Wing or Madam Secretary...or better yet, a comedy like Yes, Prime Minister. m.th-cam.com/video/DGscoaUWW2M/w-d-xo.html
April 5, 2063 23.3K subscribers (at 0:00 to 2:43) Worf: "Open hailing frequencies." Tactical: "Open, sir." K'Temoc [on viewscreen, in a surprised yet angry voice]: "What? What is this?" (Worf and K'Ehleyr are in Klingon uniforms, sitting where Picard and Riker should be) Worf: "Captain K'Temoc, have you lost your mind? Halt your vessel and drop your shields!" K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "What treachery is this?" [shouts in anger] "By whose authority?!" Worf: "I am Worf, commanding the Enterprise. And it is you who have committed an act of treason by firing upon this ship." K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "I have standing orders to fire on all Federation ships!!!" Worf: [angry] "You fool! Did it not occur to you that the war would be over by now?" K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "I have no proof of that." Worf: "Trust your eyes. Or is your brain still stuck in its long slumber?" K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "How do I know this is not a Federation trick? How can I be sure?" Worf: "Captain, as you are new to this century, I have tried to be patient. But I will tolerate no further insubordination. Drop your shields. Immediately!!!" K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "And if I refuse?" Worf: "Then die in ignorance. I can waste no more time on you. Phasers to full power." Tactical: "Aye, sir. Phasers ready. Target locked." K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: [protesting in outrage] "You dare not destroy us! We are on a crucial mission by order of the Klingon High Command." Worf: "Has the T'Ong dropped its shields?" Tactical: "No, sir." Worf: "Very well. Fire all phasers." K'Temoc [on viewscreen, shouts]: "WAIT!!!" [nods to one of his officers] "Lower the shields. I yield command of the T'Ong to you, Captain Worf. Long live the Klingon Empire." Worf: "A wise decision, Captain. Commander K'Ehleyr will board your ship and take command. The Klingon cruiser P'rang will soon arrive and escort you home. And, Captain." K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "Yes?" Worf: "Welcome to the twenty fourth century." (Transmission ends. Picard and Riker come out of the Ready room)
"Comfortable chair."
"Nice house."
"Good tea.'
Worf, Master of the Understatement.
“Prune juice” , “Minsk”
"What a handsome race"
"Delicious"
*Breaks Geordi's lute*
"Sorry."
*Little?*
Die- to Q
Picard and Ryker were probably listening with their ears pressed up against the door, giggling to each other.
They probably just watched on the monitor in the ready room
Now that's an image I'm not going to get rid of the easily.
Giggling like little girls
"Commander Worf's head looks like a fanny"
@@MrSmiley-mr3gg now you just ruined it jackass
I love the fact that despite this deception, Worf technically didn't lie.
He was commanding the Enterprise since Picard has given him command.
The war was over.
A Klingon vessel firing on a Federation ship was an act of treason.
Destroying the T'ong was the last resort if no other solution was possible.
The only problem is when worf said fire all phasers, the security Chief didn't follow his command.
Feels more like he was taking his time for dramatic flair
They probably were ordered to not fire unless he said a code word or something.
@@CatGold5047 thus it's worf lied, and he wasn't really in command.
Oh no, I was saying that WORF probably commanded them to. He knows Klingons well enough to guess that he'd need to bluster a bit.
"Then die in ignorance."
My favorite Worf scene in all the show. 😁
my favorite scene is when captain kirk kicks warfs ass
My favorite is when q is mortal and asks how he can prove it. Worf has the best line “die…”
Nice scene. But a true Wolf response would have been, "Then you will die in ignorance after I drop your shields for you, board your vessel, and kill you in challenge for command."
God, I miss Worf scenes from Star Trek.
@@CWWGMF facts! :D
Something unsettling about dying in ignorance.
I love how much joy Picard displays when his crew does something to further their career.
The epitome of a selfless leader
that is what made him my all-time favorite of the ST captains.
The TNG crew and the captain's respect for each other is vast.
Daddy like.... 😁💜
We so desperately need more of that today.
I like that those Klingon robes have a built-in backpack. Very practical, never know when you might need snacks.
Imagine the Klingon "snacks"....
@@dboymax1 The pack is to keep them fresh and alive...
@@dboymax1 Gagh and Prune Juice. A Warrior's Lunch!
Lol, Welcome to the 24th centrury
They'd probably served as a sheath for a Bat'leth
This was the ONLY time Worf's suggestion was actually listened to and implemented.
axnyslie actually not, Picard implements his suggestion that he go alone to look for his brother Nikolai Rozhenko on a doomed planet, which resulted in minor surgical alterations.
To be fair the lowly Ensign ignored him when he said to fire :P But yeah after all the Worf memes I was almost shocked when it all worked out and Picard told him nice job haha.
@@jerodast it was a bluff. Worf never was gonna fire on them. That ship would have been obliterated.
Shut up, Worf!
@@dhinton1 Yeah, the old Klingon cruiser wouldn’t have lasted 5 seconds against the Enterprise.
The look on Picard's face when he says "A very fine first command. Well done". That was no mere empty flattery
It wouldn't be. Not Picard's style. Not useful.
Too bad that because of a single mistake in "Rules of Engagement," Worf was taken off his command track and never became a captain.
@@rifter0x0000 Not true, Worf did indeed make Captain and had command of the Enterprise E. Unfortunately, something went wrong, and the "E" was lost. It was hinted on "Star Trek Picard The Final Season".
@@superboats2 Unfortunately for you, that series doesn't exist.
He sounded like a proud father.
"commanding the enterprise" he didnt say hes the captain, smart writing.
Good old Fashion Klingon Trickery. To convience the other Klingons on that ship
And he never stated that the Klingons won the war, only implied it.
I don't think he actually lied at all!
Gearhead he simply said the war was over and he was commanding the enterprise. All true.
@@TheRoleplayer40k Worf using logic in ways that would make a Vulcan proud.
The person commanding a vessel is, by tradition, addressed as "Captain".
Michael Dorn’s voice is the stuff of legend.
Saw an episode of the Larry King Show on CNN with much of the cast -- they let Michael Dorn do "This Is CNN" a la James Earl Jones. He nailed it.
Surely you must know at least one theme from Aktuh and Melota??
Sexy!
He could read the telephone book and it would be like listening to an epic tale for eternity...
@Great Man I fear I will never be able to get hold of him 😅
Why didn’t Worf get more scenes like this? He’s gold!
TheAbsoluteZxero Deep Space 9 is a thing that happened
@@hugmynutus gross
@TheAbsoluteZxero Because worf's main job on the show was to demonstrate how tough the other guy was or wasn't. Need to establish badassery? Let them toss worf around for a bit. Want to wave some egregious piece of 'toxic male culture' around, have worf say it. I liked TNG, for the most part, but their writing was often mallet-style: they rather hit their audience over the head with things rather than let them potentially miss it.
@@tree_alone Ya say that, but after couple of seasons, it starts getting... much like Enterprise TNG in that regard. If only Voyager had done that too...
graymouser I feel Worf was underused is some respects. I always thought it was weird as chief of security he frequently got his butt handed to him in scuffles
They didn't let Michael Dorn act enough.
Yes and no. His later role on DS9 was more prominent
DS9 is where Michael Dorn shines.
TNG was basically about Picard and Data. so there is SOME truth to the TNG writers not letting Michael (and some of the other main cast members) flex his acting skills as much as they could have.
Picard, Data and Riker's crotch.
What about Wesley Crusher? Nevermind.
*Creaking leather intensifies*
A great sound
Because of Klingons, I love that sound
That fine Corinthian Klingon leather
I think the reasons that all of these shows are so fondly remembered is the sheer respect these characters have for each other. ‘A fine first command’ is a passing line from Picard that could be the emotional culmination of an entire episode of a lesser show.
Watching this as a teen, it gave me unrealistic expectations of professionalism in the workplace.
@@christoff124 But certainly something we should be aspiring to, which is the entire theme of old trek like TNG. That show taught me many valuable lessons as a kid.
@@robsp32 exactly. TNG is set in an age where what we call "Resourced Based Economy" (ie Jacque Fresco)exists and works. There is no money, no hunger. People work only to better themselves and humanity.
That's what I've always loved about this show with discipline these offices display and why I hate current Star Trek because it's garbage especially strange New world Gracie Junior offices melting off at Superior offices making stupid ridiculous comments that are just stupid you can keep current Star Trek
That's not actually true. It's a fantasy thrust on the narrative by political opportunists.
Michael Dorn does a great job when he pauses for a few seconds and then says "then die in ignorance". Bit of a shame they didn't give him more of these roles in earlier TNG series. He's such a great actor. "Comfortable chair" :-)
It was a large cast and you can't give everyone equal treatment, otherwise you end up unfocused and trying to give everyone 15 minutes and end up with well, today's Star Trek shows.
HIs low amount of lines is prolly due to all the silicon on his face making it difficult to speak - luckily, the writers were able to help him with that XD
This was Dorn’s big break, after a series of crappy movies like Amanda and the Alien. Ugh. I did like the Worf character, especially on DS9. In DS9, we got to see him in a sustained story ark in a war.
"welcome to the 24th century, we are still waiting for Half life 3"
no now we get half life alex or what ever its called
Fuck Alyx VR garbage nonsense. Valve needs to learn how to count to 3.
and Star Trek..The Secret of Vulcan fury
Half Life 2.999999999999999999998 was just released.
@@Sunspot9522 That isn't Half-Life 3. It's a "rummaging through clutter" simulator with the map traversal speed of slugs fucking.
It's obvious that Riker considers Lt. Worf a really good friend & has a lot of respect for him.
Riker ALWAYS had a lot of respect for Worf. it got tested a bit when Worf and Deanna started dating ..... but Riker and Picard BOTH regarded him highly.
I always thought Riker thought of Worf as his younger brother. He definitely had a lot of respect for him, but he loved him and had bit of fun at his expense too.
One could definitely say that Riker is a klingon born in a human body. He understands their culture, and strongly believes in similar things. Honor, respect, duty, and loyalty.
@@LucianDevine he definitely does understand their culture.
David Hinton Well, Riker was an officer on a Klingon ship so he knows their culture better than most humans.
People have already mentioned they love how Worf doesn't lie in this scene. What I love is that while he definitely creates the wrong impression, it's the most honest way to communicate the important information: the war is over, and if they don't stop acting like it isn't, they'll be destroyed and life will go on. "Then die in ignorance. I can waste no more time on you," is something Picard never would have said, but Worf knows that's what they need to hear in order to believe him.
Not so sure Picard wouldn't say something like that... he was sometimes harsher than the average klingon mainly if someone from his crew was on imminent danger.
@@otacuboy Yes, but it was critical that this line be delivered BY a klingon - the entire reason they're not blowing each other to stardust is because Worf is fooling them into believing things are not as they are, even if he isn't directly lying. Picard is a grand master level diplomat, he knew what needed saying, but he also knew he could never be the one to say it to these people at this time in this scenario. Worf had to step up and perform command flawlessly, and he did.
@@mattrocde Worf saved the lives of every Klingon on the old warbird. the Enterprise's most bloodthirsty crewman demonstrating a willingness to accomplish the task without firing a shot and zero casualties, just by opening a dialogue in the correct way. As Picard said, a very fine first command.
"How do I know this is not a Federation trick? How can I be sure?"
"Mainly, the fact that the crew of a Federation vessel that surpasses yours by orders of magnitude in every measurable way is troubling itself to _talk_ to you instead of _blowing you from the stars."_
he would have interpreted that as a boast, and felt compelled to test it.
@@sirmoonslosthismind He already _had_ tested it with his _cloak._ Remember? The _Enterprise_ had seen right through it.
@@lazyperfectionist1 Taunting a Klingon is never a good idea. They literally look forward to dying in the battlefield.
@@Zeriel00 This is not a taunt. This would've been Worf pointing out a few facts that the commander of this opposing vessel is deliberately turning a blind eye to.
Sounds like he was a decent commander... after all, it was a Federation trick!
"Then die in ignorance, I can waste no more time on you." Excellent line.
Crossover: die in darkness, beratna.
Always enjoyed Michael Dorn’s performances, he always managed to get emotion out despite the silicone immobilising his face. Hugely difficult, a true professional.
I've heard him say that the makeup didn't bother him but the prosthetic teeth were a bitch.
His voice inflection is impeccable
@@manakin5 I would say his voice carried the character. The fact that it probably took hours for him to manage facial expressions with all that effect on his face is icing on the cake.
DM: Roll for Deception!
Michael Dorn: 20!
DM: Ugh, fine
@JRPGFan20000 Deception checks do include tactically leaving out information to give a false impression as well.
" Deception.
Your Charisma (Deception) check determines whether you can convincingly hide the truth, either verbally or through your actions. **This deception can encompass everything from misleading others through ambiguity** to telling outright lies. Typical situations include trying to fast-talk a guard, con a merchant, earn money through gambling, pass yourself off in a disguise, dull someone's suspicions with false assurances, or maintain a straight face while telling a blatant lie." --5e PHB, page 178
@@neoman4426 Also, in the real world a lie of omission is still a lie 🙂
Enterprise has formidable armament and very advanced shields, particularly compared to an ancient Klingon battle cruiser. I doubt it was a bluff.
I'm so glad I have no idea WTF you're talking about.... 😐
You sir made my day.
I felt so bad for worf, he had that perfect match with that female Klingon and they genuinely loved each other and she was murdered.
He was raised as a Human and she was half Human.
Wtf dude, spoilers lol jk
She was Q just messing around
Aside from the word "Klingon", the above applies to Dax as well. Poor Worf.
@@LumosX I know! I was just thinking "and then, Jadzia..." It sucks. The writers really didn't have to do that. 😡😥
Notice that Worf gives the impression that the Klingons have conquered the Federation since he's surrounded by humans who are subservient to him. When he says "did it not occur to you that the war would be over by now?" with him in command and another Klingon as his First Officer, it could make them think the Klingons won the war.
We did
that...was the point? do you not think if they had gone any other route, even if they had gotten the captain to believe the actual truth while he still had command of that ship, that he wouldn't have gotten it blown up in defiance of the federation victory?
@@Thy_Boss you p'taQpe would have wasted away to nothing if it were not for the federation
guile and deceit
The Klingon’s won in an alternate timeline in a next gen episode
"Welcome to the 24th century."
"24th century? That's an Earth time reference!"
"Oh...uh, yeah...that war thing I was telling you about? We lost, sorry."
I was about to say nobody really lost, outside events led to a treaty. Except, not winning is probably losing, whoops :)
@@jerodast slaughter ended. A treaty reached...its not a win no, but if I can walk from it...that's a good thing
At Axanar
Universal Translator
@@jerodast Nah the Klingons lost, the Federation were just too intelligent to finish them off. Relations with the Romulans were souring again so they deemed it better to have a large, usually trustworthy ally instead of a large occupation zone of angry 2nd class 'alien trash of the galaxy' as Admiral Cartwright put it. A Federation occupation and assimilation of the Empire would have been a disaster for both.
Perhaps today is a good day to watch Star Trek Next Generation again!
CrniWuk Haha 😂 yes!!
It is
Always a good day to start Star Trek TNG again.
😁
I watch it every night. I can't sleep unless it's playing in the background.
@@anigah Somewhere here on TH-cam is a ten hour loop of just that Enterprise engine sound that is running in the background anytime they are on board...and *that* is fantastic for sleeping for me.
I use when I get tired of rain, wind, or thunder...and pretend I am sleeping on a starship.
😅
Out like a light.
I love that Worf technically didn't lie here. He was commanding the Enterprise at that time, he didn't say he was Captain of the Enterprise.
Worf would not lie it is a dishonorable practice, Picard knew this and knew if the charade was to work Worf had to be in command legally.
True, Picard relinquished command of the Enterprise temporarily in order for the mission to succeed.
"a lie of omission is still a lie" - Capt Picard - The First Duty - season 5, episode 19
A lie is any communication intended to deceive. The whole role of Worf as commander was a deception. Sooo, why quibble over whether or not the verbal statement was technically a lie ???
It was a deception, but no words out of his mouth were untrue. The one question that he couldn't tell the truth about he simply failed to answer.
Man... those guys must’ve been sooooooo pissed when they got to Q’onoS.
Klingon Officer: Man I can't wait to see my family on Praxis, I wonder how many grandkids I've got... What? Why are you all looking at me like that?
Yeah, but the holodecks and replicators probably made up for it.
Angry? Being fooled and alive, or dead by disobeying Worf? Decisions, decisions...
Not really fooled, the allegiance is true and that's all they care about. Not dying in ignorance was also true.
The only thing is Worf not being captain but he's still a member of the Enterprice and the leader of the high council owes his post to him.
@@Zeriel00 Gowron wasnt chancellor yet. Worf kills Duras because Duras killed Kehleyr shes still alive here.
Klingon Leader: What if I refuse?
Worf: Badass pause
Then die in ignorance.
CLASSIC LINE!!!!!
Q: "Q the miserable, Q the desperate! What must I do to convince you people?!"
WORF: "Die." :P
@@mattmanguy "Eat any good books lately?"
I swear, every line Michael Dorn says in this is so good. He knows just how to use his voice inflections to make every word sound amazing. Very impressed.
For those who didn't know, the Klingon captain is played by the late Lance LeGault, who also portrayed Colonel Decker on "A Team" an Colonel Green on "Magnum PI".
He also did episodes of Battlestar Galactica and Buck Rogers in the 25th Century.
@@royallison5307he played two or three different characters on BSG.
Thank You for the name, he was a great actor whose voice made him recognizeable🎉❤
@@royallison5307He began his career as a stunt double for Elvis Presley
@@travisbayles870 Thanks for the info. I knew he was part of the "Memphis Mafia".
I get the feeling Worf is going to be reading poetry while someone hurls heavy objects at him.
And he'll duck a lot.
He'll probably bleed a lot, too! Lol!
My God no!!! That is reserved only for the mating ritual!!!!
@@baadsheep7828 r/whoosh
@@LuxTheSlav r/im14andthisiswoosh
There's something both commanding and hilarious about how Worf says "you FOOL!!!!!"
It is hilarious to hear him say it in his anger baritonic voice 😂😂
I pity the fool...
He says it almost as well as Gilbert Gottfried
@@davincent98 And Penn Jillette.
Fly, you fools!
K'Ehleyr is totally giving Worf "Dang he's a badass. He's gonna get some of this later" eyes by the end.
And that's entirely understandable.
3:20 Klingon foreplay.
they actually had done it EARLIER in this episode ....
She might not have been keen on her Klingon half, but looking at Worf, I imagine her thinking, "I just love a man in uniform!"
So was Riker.
And that folks, was when Alexander was conceived.
Ryker: So, how did you like command?
Worf: Comfortable chair..
This writing STILL gives me a smile and a chuckle, what happened to all the writers from this time?
Replaced by SJWs and people with political and social engineering in mind.
When they highlight the natural camaraderie of the actors through the characters, it's always gold
@Zhor'i Ambassador Likewise little buddy.
@@VwapTrader star trek is one the strongest "SJW" shows and social engineering is one of its core concepts. you have watched probably countless episodes and never realized this?
daldude it had a balance in the past. Now it’s just sjw.
Loved the Kheylar character. Very suited to Worfs. Too bad only 2 episodes and then dead. Would love to have seen a mashup of Klingon and Federation uniforms on the bridge to solidify the story more.🖖 Q'apla!
She was cool as hell. She should have had had at least three or four episodes.
Not usually a fan of women with deformed skulls but she is hot as hell 😍
@@blackfyre5158
Her name is Suzie Plakson, and she shows up a few other times as other characters. She was a Vulcan doctor in "The Schizoid Man", and the female Q in the Voyager episode "The Q and the Grey". She also showed up once in Enterprise.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suzie_Plakson
Ray Opeongo and Marshall’s Mom in How i met your mother
@@rayopeongo you're right ...... I DO remember her as the Vulcan doctor in S2 ..... and definitely as the lady Q.
Klingon Captain: How do I know this is not a federation trick? How can I be sure?
Worf thinking: This is a federation trick laughing inside.
The sexual tension when Kehlyr says "and you wore it well" is palpable
it was called sarcasm
@@LordTalax Sarcasm gets women turned on.
'Has the Tang dropped its shields?'
'No Sir'
'Very well, fire all phasers!'
'Wait!!'
'Target destroyed Sir.'
Sounds right
One can assume he was instructed to not fire b4 this.
"Target the Warp core", might've been a better line there.
Exactly why Worf deserved his own show
DS9 baby
Actuly Mr. Dorm during the hiatus did suggest a klingon/word series and they talked about it but nothing came of it
Worf: “Comfortable chair, think I could get one at Tactical? My calves are killing me”
Riker: “Ha, good one Worf”
at least get him one of those standing desk butt rests
He got a chair in the movie
I would like this but it's at 69 likes (nice)
Riker, with a smirk: “How’d you like command?
Worf, totally deadpan: “Comfortable chair.”
"And Captain, welcome to the 24th Century."
'Wait...no Klingon would use human dating, it's a trick, fire everything!"
Good point. Fortunately he was confused enough to obviously not notice.
Yes he used Earth chronology and not Klingon.
"Then die in ignorance" is one of Worf's best lines.
and worf never had a chair at tactical ever again
The Defiant.
Klingons don't need chair
he did in Generations
He commanded the defiant many times
Kirrim Kerman was there ever a chair at tactical?
I swear he throws in some Gowron crazy eyes a couple times. Not as big as the man himself, but he definitely gives a similar impression, like he's teetering on the edge of blowing them up just because he doesn't want to bother with them
Man they really missed out on making a series with Worf as Captain of federation ship. Damn you Rick Berman.
Patrick Radcliffe Considering to one time we see Worf in command of the Defiant, he’s literally about to suicide run into the Borg cube...
Maybe it’s best that never happened.
@@DangerIncFilms Suicide runs in every episode.
Worf did beat Gowron in a duel TWICE in DS9 and was temporarily the most powerful Klingon in the empire after that second duel. DS9 definitely did Worf justice.
@@DangerIncFilms Worf also commands the Defiant a lot on DS9 and he commands it very competently there. So yeah, please dont ignore DS9, and if you havent watched it yet, I suggest you do, before you spread more dishonorable lies about Worfs abilities.
It's not really Rick Berman's fault.
There's a lot of story arc's he had to stay in.
One of the most memorable episode for me. I just amazing how they can come up with this kind of stories.
I love when K'Ehleyr, commenting on Worf's "command", says that "You wore it well........"
Translation: "That's MY MAN!!"
Michael Dorn is one of the best actors I've ever seen in a Trek series. He really takes his role to heart.
He wore the chair well, alright. Who’d have thought he’d have charged into battle again and again in The Chair of the USS Defiant, years later? Such a great episode with astute, careful writing and-perhaps momentarily unintentional-great foreshadowing for Worf’s career.
That why absolutely love Star Trek the next generation
I like how NONE of that was a bluff!
Picard DID turn command of the Enterprise over to Worf.
And Worf DID order them to fire all phasers on the Tong.
"And you wore it well."
Kheylar backing her man. Wish I had a woman like her.
Dare to dream!
"Do you need your woman to fight for you, _p'tag?"_
"No. ... But were she to fight you, you'd find today is a good day to die."
and he brushed her comment off like a true alpha.
That’s just in the movies. 🎥 🍿
I miss characters like her. A very feminine and yet strong female character who could hold her own with any male who didn’t need to tear down masculinity or remind you every five minutes that’s she’s a strong female character who can out man a man. Today’s “strong female characters” all feel like a walking social justice sermon.
Great job on diplomacy.
Klingon diplomacy... direct, to the point. They don't waste time.
Good tea. Nice house.
Nice
nice hat.
MAKE IT STOPPPP
My favorite Worf line "I am not a merry man!!!!" Hahahaha
...but the best part is when Worf smashed Giordi's lute on a tree..."oh, sorry." (Animal House reference).
@@dianestaiano6654 - *Geordi.
His lines during the baseball game in ds9 were classic
The "Merry Man" line is one of the best in Trek
Wolf: forgot the phaser, Prepare for ramming speed!
It was only a few years later he was commanding the most bad-ass ship in all of Starfleet
"How do I know this isn't a Federation trick?"
Turns out it WAS a Federation trick.
But also everything Worf said was technically true. He was in command, having been granted temporary command by Picard. The war was over. if the T'ong didn't lower its shields it would be destroyed because they couldn't just let a warship, however antiquated, roam unchecked. The only trick here was finding a way to get the captain to believe all of this.
first day on the job: Phasers to max, prepare to fire
@@gabegalaxy8467 I don't think I've seen that one, will have to find it. Cheers!
@@gabegalaxy8467 thanks, I'll check it out 👍
Worf set his phrasers to maximum.
If I had ever wondered what a Klingon trucker would look like, that Klingon captain just gave me an answer. 🤣
...from the southern part of the Klingon Empire..
The Deep South of Praxis
Just the good ol' boys, never meanin' no harm
Beats all you never saw, been _p'tags_ with the law since the day they was born ...
If this is a klingon trucker then I'd hate to see a klingon taxi driver.
So, would a group of Klingon trucker ships be....a CONVOY?
Like a 75-year-old ship is going to be any kind of threat to something state-of-the-art.... But I do like how Worf said he was commanding the Enterprise, not claiming to be the captain. Clever.
That actress was the absolute hottest Klingon woman of all the Star Trek series.
What about the Duras sisters ? 👍
i think her name is suzy plakson
Also she’s legit tall at something like 6-1 or 6-2 in bare feet-she was a great contrast character...
She also played Vulcan doctor Solar on the series.
@@nathanfugate8210 And an Andorian on "Enterprise". (Hot there as well.)
I'm watching this episode tonight.
I can only imagine the looks on those Klingons' faces when they return to their home world and are told the war is indeed over, but they are now allies of the federation, and that Worf was bluffing.
Imagine if every ensign delayed orders to fire when someone on the comms told them to wait.
A good officer on tactical should know, what his co means, not only what he said. Even I in my military Service, while on guard duty once my CO hailed and ordered me to bring with me 3 other armed soldiers. Long Story short, we did go in hot, guy dropped the knife and allowed himself to be arrested. CO asked weapon Status. All weapon still was secured. He said:"Well done" - He had a gun on his own, he could handle it alone by using it. He had the right to do so, but wanted to clear it peacefully.... I think that guy on tactical showed exactly this understanding of the Situation... Good man.
He probably got a sublte hand gesture or a facial expression when Worf was facing him.
Ensign: "But the bad guys on the TV said don't fire."
"A very fine first command"
Extremely high praise for a job well done.
ウォルフとケイラの大芝居が印象的
戦闘シーンよりもこういう場面こそスタートレックの醍醐味
With all kinds of tiny technological wonders in the 24th century, the klingon uniform actually makes way more sense than the Federation one: so many pockets! Why shouldn't everyone be carrying a tricorder, a PADD, and an emergency hypospray or two, at all times? Worf's probably got all that plus three different kinds of jerky, in that Klingon cargo vest. Meanwhile, when these guys go on an away mission, it's like "Well, I can bring a tricorder OR a flashlight, otherwise I wont have a hand free in case I need to tap my communicator badge." If I was Worf I would have picked one of those awesome vests instead of a sash, as my piece of cultural flair. So many sticky situations where Worf could have been like "We are on a derelict ship that has started to lose life support? A true warrior is always prepared. Let us see, I have an engineering toolkit with a hyper-spanner, some hull-sealant polymer, a plasma torch, and a jar of live gagh worms that we can use for either testing atmospheric toxicity, bait for survival fishing if we crash on a planet, or just for a snack later."
"Comfortable chair." So funny. It reminded me of Lt. Yar's remark in the episode "11001001": "Believe it or not, Worf is developing a sense of humour."
He's not wrong though, that chair does look comfortable lol
That chair was so comfortable he slept in it 40 years later
@@AndrewChapman I've sat in the TOS Enterprise captain's chair and it indeed is very comfortable!
I always liked that response, "Comfortable Chair". A great scene.
“Phasers to Full Power”, what he should have said was “Phasers to Half Strength”.
"Phasers on 'destroy antique Klingon warbird'. Yes, Ensign, you have such a setting; first notch on the knob, there."
They always arm things. What if they need a LEG up?
Would not have been believable unless we assume the 24th century means klingons are concerned with saving energy. 😄
What I'd hope to hear:
Worf: Tactical, take down their shields
Tactical: Roger that, phasers at 5%, aiming at non critical systems
She really should have been in more than two episodes.
Technically, she was in three. She played a Vulcan doctor, Selar, in one episode.
Even in just those episodes, her character will have a place in Star Trek Lore forever.
Let's not forget she played a Q in Voyager
@@sethwells1602 And an Andorian in Enterprise, but I think we were focusing on TNG only for this thread. But yes, good call.
@@albertmartinez8721 Plakson was in several, but Kehler was her shining moment.
"How did you like command?"
**Le pause**
"Comfortable chair"
"How do I know this is not a Federation trick"... It is.
If a trick stops bloodshed?
Wow, I've been looking for this episode for about twenty-five years. I was beginning to think I'd imagined it. Thanks for uploading it.
"trust your eyes or is your brain still stuck in its slumber?" , worf didnt need to go so hard
"And you wore it well."
Translation:
I'd let you have me, right here, right now, in front of everyone.
KesselRunner606
“Quarters. Now.” - An actual Klingon responding to her 😂
"Let's go make another Alexander"
That's what I got too🤣🤣🤣🤣
meanwhile in worfs mind:
ugh such a horny petaQ, i swear she will be the death of me!
just don't make a mess on the comfortable chair
Khelar: "...and you wore it well."
Worf: "I'm still mad at you."
K'Ehlyr KNEW that line would get under his skin ...... which is precisely why she said it.
“Captain, As you are new to this century, I have tried to be patient but I will tolerate no further insubordination”
“FIRE THE PHOTONIC CANON”
🤣😂😅
ROTFFLMFAO Voyager TNG crossover? 😂😂😂😂
That Klingon commander sounds like he might say the Klingon equivalent of yee haw at any time.
"Welcome to the 24th century" was a pretty big gaffe by the writers.
“Then die in ignorance!” Is such a good quote
"Klingons never bluff." Worf at the start of this episode, lol
He wasn't bluffing. if the captain hadn't submitted he would have cut coms and given the real order to fire. Fortunately the captain came to his senses.
His voice I so similar to that of James Earl Jones.
imagine James Earl Jones as a Klingon. 🤔
No Klingon ever has crapped his pants as much as Captain K'Tamok, and yet still pretended his ass was dry. A fine Klingon.
"How do I know this isn't a federation trick?"
Because it is 😂
Oh boy do I miss this show. Or rather, what Star Trek used to be.
Everything but TOS and TNG is weak, and TNG is practically the same show as TOS. The franchise is more poorly managed now, but it was never well managed.
@@handsomebrick TNG was far stronger, story-line wise, than TOS. TOS was basically Shatner overacting & scene-stealing from everyone, his character either fucking or fighting the antagonist (sometimes both). Overall it was ground-breaking television, though.
TNG was a much more of an ensemble cast, with each character being expounded & explored to a much greater degree. The background was more thoroughly filled in, & the writing, overall, was very, very good.
There should be a Federation West Wing or Madam Secretary...or better yet, a comedy like Yes, Prime Minister.
m.th-cam.com/video/DGscoaUWW2M/w-d-xo.html
He did his best Picard there
both he and ryker had a "good teacher"
I dunno man, no Picard maneuver, no threatening Klingons with "and then THEY would have our gratitude..."? Boys still got some stuff to learn.
April 5, 2063
23.3K subscribers (at 0:00 to 2:43) Worf: "Open hailing frequencies."
Tactical: "Open, sir."
K'Temoc [on viewscreen, in a surprised yet angry voice]: "What? What is this?"
(Worf and K'Ehleyr are in Klingon uniforms, sitting where Picard and Riker should be)
Worf: "Captain K'Temoc, have you lost your mind? Halt your vessel and drop your shields!"
K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "What treachery is this?" [shouts in anger] "By whose authority?!"
Worf: "I am Worf, commanding the Enterprise. And it is you who have committed an act of treason by firing upon this ship."
K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "I have standing orders to fire on all Federation ships!!!"
Worf: [angry] "You fool! Did it not occur to you that the war would be over by now?"
K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "I have no proof of that."
Worf: "Trust your eyes. Or is your brain still stuck in its long slumber?"
K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "How do I know this is not a Federation trick? How can I be sure?"
Worf: "Captain, as you are new to this century, I have tried to be patient. But I will tolerate no further insubordination. Drop your shields. Immediately!!!"
K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "And if I refuse?"
Worf: "Then die in ignorance. I can waste no more time on you. Phasers to full power."
Tactical: "Aye, sir. Phasers ready. Target locked."
K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: [protesting in outrage] "You dare not destroy us! We are on a crucial mission by order of the Klingon High Command."
Worf: "Has the T'Ong dropped its shields?"
Tactical: "No, sir."
Worf: "Very well. Fire all phasers."
K'Temoc [on viewscreen, shouts]: "WAIT!!!" [nods to one of his officers] "Lower the shields. I yield command of the T'Ong to you, Captain Worf. Long live the Klingon Empire."
Worf: "A wise decision, Captain. Commander K'Ehleyr will board your ship and take command. The Klingon cruiser P'rang will soon arrive and escort you home. And, Captain."
K'Temoc [on viewscreen]: "Yes?"
Worf: "Welcome to the twenty fourth century."
(Transmission ends. Picard and Riker come out of the Ready room)
Dorn showing us all how it's done.
Damn that coat looks great on him.
2:10 A prequel of 'Captain Worf' series.
This is the second time worf is in the command of the enterprise he was in the command of saucers section when it was at in account out far point
True. But he wasn’t likely to encounter other ships.
Actually, season 1 never happened and nothing you say can convince me otherwise.
Evan David explain how Wesley ended up an acting Ensign then.
John Canary I think you only help my case
I nickname the saucer section "The Grey Earl".
When Worf says “comfortable chair” he was really saying I can get use to this. Keylar was turned on…again
I absolutely love the "comfortable chair" comment Worf makes. Worf makes my heart glow! Love that character.
"I Am Worf Commanding the Enterprise."
How prophetic in a way as Worf succeeds Picard as Captain of the Enterprise in the Picard series prequel novel