Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)

Peak Performance (1989)

Roy Brocksmith: Sirna Kolrami

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Quotes 

• Commander William T. Riker : What's the Zakdornian word for 'mismatch'?

  Sirna Kolrami : Challenge.

• [Kolrami has criticized Riker's inappropriate joviality and lack of seriousness for a commanding officer] 

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : Don't confuse style with intent. Only a fool would question Commander Riker's dedication to Starfleet and the men and women under his command. He is simply the finest officer with whom I have ever served.

  Sirna Kolrami : We shall see if your faith is well-founded.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : The test is whether the crew will follow where Commander Riker leads. His... his "joviality" is the means by which he creates that loyalty. And I will match his command style with your statistics anytime.

• [despite Data's reservations, Dr. Pulaski has suggested that he play Kolrami in a game of Strategema] 

  Sirna Kolrami : Play against a machine - hmm... Why should I wish to?

  Doctor Pulaski : I don't blame you. It's no fun going into a game when you know you're going to lose.

  Sirna Kolrami : But I wouldn't lose. Now you're no doubt going to tell me that I have to prove it to you.

  Doctor Pulaski : Come on, Data, you can't let that pass!

  Lt. Commander Data : Indeed, I...

  [Pulaski, imploringly, mouths "please" to him] 

  Lt. Commander Data : ...cannot.

• Sirna Kolrami : [of Riker]  He's quite good.

  Captain Jean-Luc Picard : He's the best.

• Sirna Kolrami : An opponent of limited dimensions can often be quite diverting.

• [the Enterprise is facing a real battle with a Ferengi ship] 

  Lt. Commander Data : Our shields will not withstand another assault, sir.

  Sirna Kolrami : Then there are no options. Retreat - or die!