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STAR TREK: NEMESIS poster

2002

STAR TREK: NEMESIS script

While celebrating a wedding, the Enterprise crew encounters a new android before being ordered to investigate Shinzon, a Romulan-backed clone of Picard. Shinzon, leading the Remans, unveils his warship, the Scimitar, armed with a devastating Thalaron radiation weapon and plans to attack Earth. Suffering from accelerated aging, Shinzon attempts to mind-meld with Picard to prolong his life, leading to a desperate battle in the Bassen Rift. Data sacrifices himself to destroy the Scimitar and save Earth, with Picard later finding solace in the B-9 android, which now contains Data's memories.

Writer
John Logan
IMDb ID (imdb_id)
tt0253754
Script date
2002
39Scenes
14Characters
82Pages
8Dialogue samples

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STAR TREK: NEMESIS Save the Cat analysis

STAR TREK: NEMESIS opens with a stark medical montage on the Reman homeworld before cutting to political intrigue in the Romulan Senate.

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Key characters

Jean-Luc Picard

Jean-Luc Picard is listed as Captain of the USS Enterprise. Respected Starfleet Captain, resolute and stern. In the parsed data, Jean-Luc Picard is connected to 23 scenes, 26 dialogue lines, 26 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

23 scenes / 26 dialogue lines

Data

Data is listed as Android Operations Officer. Android with a positronic brain, seeking to understand humanity. In the parsed data, Data is connected to 15 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 4 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.

15 scenes / 3 dialogue lines

Deanna Troi

Deanna Troi is listed as Ship's Counselor. Empathic and telepathic, conscience and guide to the crew. In the parsed data, Deanna Troi is connected to 12 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 15.

12 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Will Riker

Will Riker is listed as First Officer. Trusted right arm of Picard, soon to be Captain of the Titan. In the parsed data, Will Riker is connected to 12 scenes, first appearing around scene 6.

12 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Shinzon

Shinzon is listed as Antagonist. Human clone of Picard, raised in Reman mines, seeking conquest. In the parsed data, Shinzon is connected to 11 scenes, 27 dialogue lines, 28 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.

11 scenes / 27 dialogue lines

Beverly Crusher

Beverly Crusher is listed as Chief Medical Officer. Medical expert, soon to assume command of Starfleet Medical. In the parsed data, Beverly Crusher is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 13.

9 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Geordi La Forge

Geordi La Forge is listed as Chief Engineer. Technical expert, manages ship systems. In the parsed data, Geordi La Forge is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 31.

9 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Worf

Worf is listed as Tactical Officer. Klingon warrior, loyal and tenacious. In the parsed data, Worf is connected to 9 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 10.

9 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Viceroy

Viceroy is listed as Shinzon's second-in-command. Terrifying Reman creature, telepathic and lethal. In the parsed data, Viceroy is connected to 7 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 2 text mentions, first appearing around scene 35.

7 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

B-9

B-9 is listed as Android Prototype. Early prototype of Data, less sophisticated. In the parsed data, B-9 is connected to 6 scenes, 2 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 11.

6 scenes / 2 dialogue lines

Tal'Aura

Tal'Aura is listed as Romulan Senator. Politician involved in the coup. In the parsed data, Tal'Aura is connected to 3 scenes, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 5.

3 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Donatra

Donatra is listed as Romulan Commander. Key Romulan figure, skeptical of Shinzon. In the parsed data, Donatra is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Suran

Suran is listed as Romulan Commander. Elder Romulan officer, tenacious. In the parsed data, Suran is connected to 3 scenes, first appearing around scene 8.

3 scenes / 0 dialogue lines

Kathryn Janeway

Kathryn Janeway is listed as Starfleet Admiral. Former captain of Voyager, provides mission orders. In the parsed data, Kathryn Janeway is connected to 1 scene, 1 dialogue line, 1 text mention, first appearing around scene 15.

1 scenes / 1 dialogue lines

Scene outline

  1. 1. INT. MEDICAL MONTAGE - DAY

    A montage of futuristic medical technology and biological research.

  2. 2. INT. ROMULAN SENATE CHAMBER - NIGHT

    Dark figures discuss a young human boy in a shadowy chamber.

  3. 3. EXT. REMAN HOMEWORLD - NIGHT

    A young human boy is led into a mining operation on a desolate planet.

  4. 4. EXT. ROMULUS - SUNSET

    The sun sets over the Romulan capital city.

  5. 5. INT. ROMULAN SENATE CHAMBER - SUNSET

    Senator Tal'Aura and Praetor Hiren preside over a Senate session, leading to a mass assassination via a weaponized device.

    Tal'Aura
  6. 6. EXT. EARTH, ALASKA - PAVILION - DAY

    Picard gives a toast at the wedding reception of Riker and Troi.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Will Riker, Deanna Troi, Beverly Crusher, Worf, Geordi La Forge
  7. 7. INT. ENTERPRISE - CREW LOUNGE - NIGHT

    Picard and Data share a drink and discuss the changes in their lives.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Data
  8. 8. INT. ROMULAN SENATE - CORRIDOR - NIGHT

    Donatra and Suran are met by the Viceroy.

    Donatra, Suran, Viceroy
  9. 9. INT. SENATE CHAMBER - NIGHT

    Shinzon reveals his plans for conquest to the Romulan commanders.

    Shinzon, Viceroy, Donatra, Suran, Tal'Aura
  10. 10. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - DAY

    The crew detects a positronic signature near the Kolarin system.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Will Riker, Deanna Troi, Worf
  11. 11. EXT. KOLARUS III - DAY

    Picard, Data, and Worf search for the source of the positronic signal.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Worf, B-9
  12. 12. INT. ENTERPRISE - ENGINEERING LAB - DAY

    Beverly examines the android head.

    Beverly Crusher, B-9
  13. 13. INT. ENTERPRISE - ENGINEERING LAB - DAY

    Beverly and the crew examine the B-9 android prototype.

    Beverly Crusher, Data, Jean-Luc Picard, Will Riker, Geordi La Forge, B-9
  14. 14. INT. ENTERPRISE - CREW LOUNGE - NIGHT

    Riker, Deanna, and Worf discuss their upcoming wedding and honeymoon.

    Will Riker, Deanna Troi, Worf, Data, B-9
  15. 15. INT. ENTERPRISE - READY ROOM - NIGHT

    Picard and Deanna discuss Data's emotional state before receiving a mission from Admiral Janeway.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Deanna Troi, Kathryn Janeway
  16. 16. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - FOLLOWING

    Picard orders the ship to Romulus.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Will Riker
  17. 17. INT. ENTERPRISE - OBSERVATION LOUNGE - DAY

    Data briefs the senior officers on the Remans and Shinzon.

    Data, Will Riker, Jean-Luc Picard, Geordi La Forge
  18. 18. INT. ENTERPRISE - ENGINEERING LAB - DAY

    Data and Geordi attempt to integrate Data's memory engrams into the B-9.

    Data, Geordi La Forge, B-9
  19. 19. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - FOLLOWING

    The Scimitar decloaks before the Enterprise.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Will Riker, Worf, Deanna Troi, Data, Viceroy
  20. 20. INT. SCIMITAR - OBSERVATION LOUNGE - NIGHT

    The away team meets Shinzon.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Will Riker, Deanna Troi, Worf, Data, Shinzon
  21. 21. INT. ENTERPRISE - SICKBAY - DAY

    Beverly confirms Shinzon is a clone of Picard.

    Beverly Crusher, Jean-Luc Picard, Will Riker, Deanna Troi
  22. 22. INT. ENTERPRISE - RIKER AND DEANNA'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Deanna experiences a telepathic intrusion by Shinzon.

    Deanna Troi, Will Riker, Shinzon
  23. 23. INT. ROMULAN SENATE CHAMBER - DAY

    Shinzon asserts control over the Romulan commanders.

    Shinzon, Viceroy, Suran, Donatra, Tal'Aura
  24. 24. INT. ROMULAN SENATE CHAMBER - NIGHT

    Picard and Shinzon have a private dinner.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Shinzon
  25. 25. INT. SENATE CHAMBER - DAY

    Shinzon and Picard discuss their pasts, their lives, and the nature of their connection while sharing a drink.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Shinzon
  26. 26. INT. SENATE CHAMBER - LATER

    Shinzon and his Viceroy discuss their mission and the need to act.

    Shinzon, Viceroy
  27. 27. INT. ENTERPRISE BRIDGE - NIGHT

    Picard and his crew discover unauthorized access and Thalaron radiation.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Worf, Geordi La Forge
  28. 28. INT. SICKBAY - NIGHT

    The crew discusses the dangers of Thalaron radiation.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Beverly Crusher, Geordi La Forge
  29. 29. INT. PICARD'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Picard reflects on his past and his resemblance to Shinzon.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Beverly Crusher
  30. 30. INT. TURBOLIFT - MORNING

    Deanna experiences a telepathic assault by Shinzon.

    Deanna Troi, Shinzon
  31. 31. INT. ENTERPRISE - OBSERVATION LOUNGE - NIGHT

    Picard and senior officers discuss the threat of Shinzon's weapon and the Enterprise's mission.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Will Riker, Deanna Troi, Beverly Crusher, Worf, Geordi La Forge
  32. 32. INT. ENTERPRISE - SICKBAY - NIGHT

    Picard visits sickbay and shares a moment with Beverly.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Beverly Crusher
  33. 33. INT. SCIMITAR BRIDGE - NIGHT

    Shinzon prepares for the final confrontation.

    Shinzon, Viceroy
  34. 34. INT. ENTERPRISE - ASTROMETRICS - NIGHT

    Picard and Data discuss the nature of their enemies while passing through the Bassen Rift.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Data
  35. 35. INT. SCIMITAR - BRIDGE - NIGHT

    Shinzon orders the deployment of the Cascading Pulse weapon despite the risk to Picard.

    Shinzon, Viceroy
  36. 36. INT. ENTERPRISE - BRIDGE - CONTINUOUS

    Picard prepares for a one-way transport to the Scimitar.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Deanna Troi, Geordi La Forge
  37. 37. INT. SCIMITAR - BRIDGE - NIGHT

    Picard boards the Scimitar and confronts Shinzon.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Data, Shinzon
  38. 38. INT. ENTERPRISE - CREW LOUNGE - NIGHT

    The crew mourns Data.

    Jean-Luc Picard, Will Riker, Deanna Troi, Beverly Crusher, Worf, Geordi La Forge
  39. 39. INT. ENTERPRISE - PICARD'S CABIN - NIGHT

    Picard talks to B-9 about Data.

    Jean-Luc Picard, B-9

Dialogue examples

They sent me there to die. How could a mere human survive the dilithium mines? It was... I was a slave. And a monster. The only thing the Romulan guards hated more than the Remans was me. But one man took pity on me: the man who became my Viceroy. He taught me how to survive. And in that dark place, where there was nothing of myself, I found my Reman brothers. They showed me the only kindness I ever knew.

Shinzon / Scene 25

Duty... A starship captain's life is filled with solemn duty. I have commanded men in battle. I have negotiated peace treaties between implacable enemies. I have represented the Federation in first contact with twenty-seven alien species. But none of this compares to my solemn duty as... Best man.

Jean-Luc Picard / Scene 6

It's called a Cascading Biogenic Pulse. The unique properties of Thalaron radiation allow the energy beam to expand almost without limits. Depending on the radiant intensity it could encompass a ship... or a planet.

Geordi La Forge / Scene 31

Blue skies, smiling at me, Nothing but blue skies do I see. Blue birds, singing a song, Nothing but blue birds all day long. Never saw the sun shining so bright, Never saw things going so right...

Data / Scene 6

No, sir. I would say "negotiation" is to be advised. I support all "diplomatic" overtures. But if you will excuse me, Praetor, I have an appointment with the Tholian ambassador.

Tal'Aura / Scene 5

All I have is my personal feelings. I wasn't raised with the ideals of the Federation. But I'm trying to understand them now. To live up to them To live up to you.

Shinzon / Scene 25

For thousands of years the Romulan Senate has met in this chamber and dictated the fate of its sister-planet... But the time has come for us to live as equals.

Shinzon / Scene 25

Of course you do. If you had lived my life and experienced the suffering of my people... you'd be sitting where I am now. At least I hope you would.

Shinzon / Scene 25

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