Star Trek: The Next Generation (TV Series)
Lower Decks (1994)
LeVar Burton: Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge
Quotes
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Taurik : I'm a little puzzled. Why are we intentionally damaging the shuttlecraft?
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : We're evaluating hull resiliency. Starfleet requires periodic testing.
Taurik : I see. I don't believe I'm familiar with that requirement.
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : Probably because you're not a senior officer.
Taurik : If you wish, I could reconfigure the phaser to fire a low-intensity burst that would not harm the shuttle's hull. The test procedure would not be affected.
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : It's just fine the way it is. Now, give me another burst, about 4 seconds, right here.
Taurik : Do you want me to fire from this position?
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : Actually, why don't you do it from over here.
Taurik : That would be consistent.
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : Consistent with what?
Taurik : With making it appear that this shuttle had fled an attack.
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : What makes you think that's what we're doing?
Taurik : The pattern of fire you've asked for is similar to what might result if the shuttle had fled an attacker while engaging in evasive maneuvers.
Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge : It's an amazing coincidence.
Taurik : Yes sir, it is indeed. Shall we proceed with the testing?