The Defector (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Defector (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Defector" is the tenth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "", and the 58th episode of the series overall. A Romulan defector requests asylum aboard the "Enterprise" after claiming to possess vital information about an imminent Romulan invasion. The episode begins with Data exploring the human condition through acting in a Shakespearean play, "Henry V". Captain Picard is giving Data some constructive criticism when he is notified by Commander Riker that a Romulan scout vessel is being pursued in the Neutral Zone. The scout vessel is under attack
Conspiracy (Star Trek: The Next Generation) Conspiracy (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "Conspiracy" is the 24th episode of the syndicated American science fiction television series "", originally aired on May 9, 1988, in the United States. The premise was conceived by the show's creator Gene Roddenberry in a single sentence overview titled "The Assassins", being expanded into a thirty-page story by Robert Sabaroff. From this, the teleplay was produced by Tracy Tormé and the episode directed by Cliff Bole. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship USS "Enterprise"-D. Following a meeting with a fellow captain, the