The Last Outpost

The Enterprise pursues a Ferengi ship that stole a T9 energy converter, and both ships are held by a force field from a planet. An away team and Ferengi are tested by Portal, a Tkon guardian; Riker answers its challenge and both ships are freed.

Captain's log, stardate 41386.4. We are in pursuit of a starship of Ferengi design. Our mission is to intercept and recover a T9 energy converter which the Ferengi stole from an unmanned monitor post on Gamma Tauri Four. A theft which automatic scanners recorded, providing us with the long awaited opportunity to make close contact with a Ferengi vessel. If we succeed in this chase, it will be Starfleet's first look at a life form which, discounting rumour, we know almost nothing about.

Captain's log, stardate 41386.5. It is with a heavy heart that I have offered to meet whatever reasonable and necessary terms are demanded by the Ferengi. I fear for my people and my vessel in the event the unknown Ferengi ask the unreasonable. How can I oppose even unreasonable demands?

Captain's log, supplemental. In orbit of a mysterious planet, whose unexplained forcefield has seized us with a power almost beyond imagination. If there is a solution to this, it almost certainly will involve cooperation from the Ferengi.

Captain's log, supplemental. It is now six hours since our away team beamed down to the planet surface. On the Enterprise, our condition is rapidly worsening. Ordinarily, with reserve power alone, we could maintain life support for several months. But the force holding has closed down all engines and is draining our reserve power too.

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Starring

• Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean-Luc Picard (Captain Jean-Luc Picard)
• Jonathan Frakes as Commander William T. Riker (Commander William T. Riker)

Also starring

• LeVar Burton as Lt. Geordi La Forge (Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge)
• Denise Crosby as Lt. Tasha Yar (Lieutenant Natasha 'Tasha' Yar)
• Michael Dorn as Lt. Worf (Lieutenant Worf)
• Gates McFadden as Doctor Beverly Crusher (Dr Beverly Crusher)
• Marina Sirtis as Counselor Deanna Troi (Counselor Deanna Troi)
• Brent Spiner as Lt. Commander Data (Lieutenant Commander Data)
• Wil Wheaton as Wesley Crusher (Wesley Crusher)

Guest stars

• Armin Shimerman as Letek
• Jake Dengel as Mordoc
• Tracey Walter as Kayron

Guest star

• Darryl Henriques as Portal

Co-star

• Mike Gomez as DaiMon Tarr

Uncredited co-stars

• Marti Avila as Female security officer
• James G. Becker as Youngblood
• Darrell Burris as operations division officer
• Jeffrey Deacon as command division officer
• Tim McCormack as Bennett