The High Ground
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Contents (5 sections)
| Code | S03E12 (episode 60 overall) |
| Aired | 1990-01-29 (Wikipedia · Memory Alpha) |
| Stardate | 43510.7 |
| Director | Gabrielle Beaumont (Wikipedia · Memory Alpha) |
| Writer | Melinda M. Snodgrass (Wikipedia · Memory Alpha) |
| Arcs | Crusher |
| Transcript | read the transcript |
Synopsis
Crusher is kidnapped by Ansata separatists on Rutia IV, who use a lethal dimension-shifting transporter; their leader then attacks the Enterprise and takes Picard too, and the episode debates terrorism.
Log entries
Captain's log, Stardate 43510.7. The Enterprise has put in at Rutia Four to deliver medical supplies following an outbreak of violent protests. Although non-aligned, the planet has enjoyed a long trading relationship with the Federation. Now, a generation of peace has ended with terrorist attacks by Ansata separatists, who are demanding autonomy and self-determination for their homeland on the western continent. Recreational shore leave has been prohibited and all away teams have been beam down armed.
Characters (15 speaking)
| Character | Lines |
|---|---|
| Dr Beverly Crusher | 78 |
| Captain Jean-Luc Picard | 59 |
| Kyril Finn | 57 |
| Alexana | 31 |
| Commander William T. Riker | 29 |
| Lieutenant Commander Data | 26 |
| Wesley Crusher | 15 |
| Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge | 12 |
| Lieutenant Worf | 9 |
| Counselor Deanna Troi | 7 |
| Katik | 6 |
| Crewman | 5 |
| Policeman | 3 |
| Voices | 1 |
| Police | 1 |
Locations (48 scenes)
| Location | Scenes |
|---|---|
| Bridge | 14 |
| Plaza | 6 |
| Side cave | 6 |
| Engineering | 6 |
| Infirmary | 5 |
| Alexana's office | 3 |
| Cavern | 3 |
| Corridor | 2 |
| Plaza Cafe | 1 |
| Observation lounge | 1 |
| Ready room | 1 |
Cast
From Memory Alpha. Linked where the credit could be matched to a transcript label.
Starring
- Patrick Stewart as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard (Captain Jean-Luc Picard)
- Jonathan Frakes as Commander William Riker (Commander William T. Riker)
Also starring
- LeVar Burton as Lt. Cmdr. Geordi La Forge (Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge)
- Michael Dorn as Lieutenant Worf (Lieutenant Worf)
- Gates McFadden as Dr. 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
- Kerrie Keane as Alexana Devos
- Richard Cox as Kyril Finn (Kyril Finn)
Co-stars
- Marc Buckland as Waiter
- Fred G. Smith as Policeman
- Christopher Pettiet as Boy
Uncredited co-stars
- Arratia as Alfonse Pacelli
- Rachen Assapiomonwait as Nelson
- Sedena Cappannelli as ops ensign
- Tony Cecere as wounded Rutian man
- B.J. Davis, Fraser, Kevin Pentalow, Spencer, Nick Testa, Wyatt Weed as Rutian police officer (6 performers)
- Chris Doyle as command officer
- Jeremy Doyle as ops ensign
- Michele Gerren as sciences officer
- Ken Lesco, Dennis Madalone, Denise Lynne Roberts, Cherie Tash as Ansata terrorist (4 performers)
- Debbie Marsh as command officer
- Lynn Salvatori as wounded Rutian woman
- Brandi Sherwood as command officer ( deleted scene )
- Lincoln Simonds as ops officer
- Natalie Wood as Bailey