The Battle (Star Trek: The Next Generation) The Battle (Star Trek: The Next Generation) "The Battle" is the eigth episode of the of the American science fiction television series "" and was originally aired on November 16, 1987, in broadcast syndication. The episode was written by Herbert Wright, based on a story by Larry Forrester, and directed by Rob Bowman. Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship "Enterprise"-D. In this episode, Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) is given his former vessel, the "Stargazer", as a gift by the Ferengi DaiMon Bok (Frank Corsentino) who intends to use
The Defector (Star Trek: The Next Generation) leaving behind a note for his family, and Picard comments on Jarok's strength of conviction for change to end the Federation-Romulan conflict as the episode closes. While Data notes that relations with the Empire make delivery of the letter impossible, Picard states that maybe, someday, it will make its way to Jarok's family. 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