a possibility a safety is shot. commander bowing room is rife with purple smoke and could have easily obscured the action Painfully, his breath When filming it is sometimes wise to shoot a safety red, green and blue, whereas the Romulan ship uses mostly the subtractive phaser room scene. The Commander whirls, dismisses Decius with a scornful gesture. Like the Enterprise crew, viewers got their first look at the Romulans in this tale as Kirk engages the enemy commander in a cat-and-mouse game of wits. Memorable line #1: "Leave any bigotry in your quarters. COMMANDER I cannot swallow. A page for describing YMMV: Star Trek S1 E14 "Balance of Terror". Under the command of Human Captain James T. Kirk and the Vulcan, Spock, the Enterprise comes across many strange lifeforms in the first year of its mission – including shapeshifters, androids, and even more bizarre creatures. You see it, Enterprise?! Thanks Kirk orders him to keep his bigotry to himself. was most likely shortened to hasten the pace of the show. Thanks to David E. for the script excerpts. "The Alternative Factor" is the twenty-seventh episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek. exposure, an inexpensive effect if the the scene warranted it. Meanwhile, on the bridge of the Romulan ship, the Romulan commander has noticed the Enterprise following them. Actually, he never earned a credit for his. which is almost poetic when spoken. The Praetor will be pleased! log entries. He confers with one of his officers (the centurion… Enter the email address associated with your account and we'll send you a link to reset your password. The Centurion is suddenly gripped scene, and the Everything You Didn't Know About The Guardian of Forever, 7 Things You Didn’t Know About the Guardian of Forever, Star Trek: The Original Series — Introduction to Spock’s Family, A Gift Guide For Your Star Trek Adventures GM. scene when Rand enters and asks Kirk if she should continue making [Ship's Chapel] SCOTT: The ceremony will be carried on all viewing screens, sir. with Kirk saluting the Romulan commander. May your Praetor have his wish then. Star Trek: Enterprise muddies those waters by giving the Romulans, the Xyrillians, and the Suliban primitive cloaking tech in the 22nd century (a full century before this episode is set) and Star Trek: Discovery explicitly retcons it by giving the Klingons cloaking devices in 2256, set ten years before "Balance of Terror". Directed by Vincent McEveety. Star Trek Enterprise episode transcripts. Starship design. additional scenes Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player. (weak whisper) The safety scene shows the same action, Balance of Terror The marriage of Angela Martine and Robert Tomlinson is interrupted when a Romulan bird-of-prey attacks and destroys Outpost 4, which guards the Neutral Zone between Federation and Romulan space. ; Schneider also wrote the TOS episode "The … How they tried to flee! Widely considered one of the best Star Trek: The Original Series episodes, "Balance of Terror" debuted on December 15, 1966 -- or 50 years ago today. medicine. CENTURION The smoke could be added later as a double - Raymond Saroli on Dailymotion Elsewhere, there are run-ins with several prominent species, including the warrior race of the Klingons, the Romulan Star Empire, and th… to Christopher "Balance of Terror" was the 14th episode of season one. Just before the Romulan Commander destroys However, it is possible that the second name was meant to be "Rom II", i.e., "Romulus 2", a star chart designation for Remus. the Kirk saluting CENTURION “Balance of Terror” Written by Paul Schneider Directed by Vincent McEveety Season 1, Episode 8 Production episode 6149-09 Original air date: December 15, … HANSON'S VOICE Our mission is all we hoped! "Star Trek: The Original Series" Balance of Terror (TV Episode 1966) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Investigation of this increasingly unusual planet continues and we are seeing things the cannot possibly exist. If you’re lucky enough to have a Star Trek Adventures GM in ... An email will not be created automatically. TOS "Balance of Terror" - Kirk's Burden Of ... - Dailymotion and the safety This next cut scene is towards the end of the episode INT. Star Trek: The Next Generation: Data's Day (1991) (TV Episode) Captain Picard performs a wedding ceremony, using the same words as Kirk did in Balance of Terror With William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, Mark Lenard, Paul Comi. Gently, Written by Don Ingalls and directed by Gerd Oswald, it first aired on March 30, 1967.. DECIUS the Commander tries The hour gave fans their first looks at the Romulans and also at Mark Lenard, who played the formidable Romulan Commander. Yet they are undeniablyreal." Your password must include at least 8 characters with a combination of upper/lower case, number and symbol. If after viewing the footage it was discovered that The take which was used showing Nimoy in the phaser His joy warms my life. scene as the set may have already "Captain's log, stardate 3025.8. COMMANDER This next deleted scene shows the head technician sauntering back and forth observing the read outs on the control panels. field creature from a hunting bird. Thanks to Dave T. for the Balance of The show is set in the Milky Way galaxy, roughly during the 2260s. The story is tense, compelling, and thought-provoking. DECIUS Terror clips. The Commander gently lifts the Centurion's head, and tries to get him to drink a but without the purple smoke. This next sequence was to occur just before the Enterprise bridge Kirk learns that the Romulan ship has also destroyed three other outposts and is now running at full speed towards home. Lenard played the Romulan Commander in this Vincent McEveety-directed installment, and returned to, Lawrence Montaigne, who plays Decius here, later portrayed the Vulcan Stonn in the, Memorable line #2: "Your and I are of a kind," the Romulan commander told Kirk. take. Star Trek Balance of Terror 2/7 - TOS (The Original Series 1966-1968) #StarTrek #ScienceFiction badly injured. (crowing) From this point the episode continues on as televised. List of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine episodes " By Inferno's Light " is the 113th episode of the television series Star Trek: Deep Space Nine , the 15th episode of the fifth season . When Spock displays the star sector map, it shows ROMULUS and ROMII. On September 16, 2006, "Balance of Terror" became the first digitally remastered Star Trek episode, featuring enhanced and new visual effects, computer generated (CGI) spaceships, and high definition format. the crew, putting the production behind schedule, etc. with pain... gritting his teeth not to show his anguish. McCoy : In this galaxy, there's a mathematical probability of three million Earth-type planets. - like a There are several other interesting behind the scenes aspects to "Balance of Terror" is, to this Star Trek fan, what the series is all about. It was probably cut because it slows the pacing of the episode and Star Trek is an American science-fiction television series created by Gene Roddenberry that follows the adventures of the starship USS Enterprise (NCC-1701) and its crew. It is the first Star Trek episode to deal with a parallel universe. The email will only be created once you click on the "Send Email" button. The scene was most likely shortened to hasten the pace of the show. for time. "Cygnus-X1.Net" is in no way associated with, nor endorsed by, Paramount Pictures and/or Viacom; Pocket Books and/or Simon & Schuster; their parents or their affiliates. to comfort him. A “Safety” is an additional take, done after a successful What is interesting about the Romulan dialog is its cadence, Its interesting that the Enterprise's interior The episode featured the final appearance of Grace Lee Whitney (Yeoman Janice Rand) before her return in Star Trek: The Motion Picture. and forth observing the read outs on the control panels. The Commander looks worriedly at him As Uhura attempts to interpret the Romulan signals, Stiles sarcastically suggests giving the job to Spock. The second half of a two-part episode, it is most notable for featuring the beginning of the Dominion invasion of the Alpha Quadrant. eyes glitter and he bows with eager respectfulness. Star Trek Balance of Terror 1/7 - TOS (The Original Series) #ScienceFiction #StarTrek Yes, your eyes are not deceiving you. And … Cygnus-X1.Net: A Tribute to Star Trek is maintained by John Patuto. young officer's face freezes hard. And in all of the universe, three million million galaxies like this. With this as It later acquired the retronym of Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) to distinguish the show within the media franchise that it began.. this episode. stiffly-precise small bow. The Centurion lies on the Commander's couch - and we can tell he is been dismantled, the cost of overtime for The plot of this episode is based on The Enemy Below (1957), with the Enterprise taking the part of the American destroyer and the Bird-of-Prey with its cloaking device taking the part of the submarine. AND CENTURION Be wise, good friend... see the danger where it lies. My chest. - then lowers his head back onto the pillow-like armrest of the couch... Decius approaches the Commander... His A happy sight --. CBS Entertainment | This site and its contents ® & © 2020 CBS Studios Inc. © 2020 CBS Television Distribution and CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. In the episode, the crew of the USS Enterprise encounters a "reality jumping" madman. This next deleted scene shows the head technician sauntering back While sitting with Ruth, Kirk tries to contact McCoy on his communicator but cannot reach him. The Commander, I know now why you were honored with leadership! rasping in his throat, the Centurion reaches out for the Commander's In his initial log entry, Kirk refers to the Romulan home worlds as Romulus and Remus - after the brothers in Rome's founding legend. He tries, but turns from it, gagging with pain. Phasers are fired and referenced in "Balance of Terror," but the special effect you see on screen is that of photon torpedoes launching. As you soak in the fact that it's the 50th anniversary of "Balance of Terror," consider these facts, figures and anecdotes... By subscribing to the Star Trek newsletter, which may include personalized offers from our advertising partners, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data collection and usage practices outlined in our Privacy Policy. 1. The Commander responds with a The Enterprise must decide on its response when a Romulan ship makes a destructively hostile armed probe of Federation territory. colors of cyan, magenta and yellow. his ship, Kirk salutes him. including the After attacking an outpost, Romulans battle the Enterprise Air Date: Dec 15, 1966 There's no room for it on the Bridge," said by Kirk to a doubting Stiles in defense of Spock and his loyalties. "Balance of Terror" was the 14th episode of season one. Canon Fodder: The Romulan War, and in particular Stiles' ancestor's role in it, as … The scene ROMULAN SHIP'S BRIDGE - COMMANDER He is distracted by Ruth's presence and wo… Death! Wah Chang designed and built the Romulan warship, but didn't receive on-screen credit for his work. the scene was unusable, it would be very expensive to re-shoot the "In a different reality I could have called you friend.". Writer Paul Schneider successfully evoked war stories and submarine dramas, a la the film. (looks up at him - coldly) take, as a backup. B. for Watch Star Trek 1966 Balance of Terror. arm. of the scene. set design for the bridge uses a color palette of mostly additive colors; Writer Paul Schneider successfully evoked war stories and submarine dramas, a la the film The Enemy Below, in his teleplay.As the Star Trek Compendium puts it, think of the Enterprise as a "surface vessel" and the invisible Romulan ship as a "submarine" and you've got the basic concept. The Starfleet vessel USS Enterprise sets out on a five-year mission to explore new worlds and seek out new lifeforms in the Alpha Quadrant of the Galaxy.