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 THE FIRST DUTY  (#219)
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WESLEY STANDS TRIAL FOR A FATAL AIR CRASH...

   [ graphic simulation of five ships flying in formation; two collide ]

   [ a crowded hearing room... ]

  Admiral:  What is your explanation, Mr. Crusher.

   [ Wes and Bev, talking in his quarters.  Wes is in a
     cadet uniform with two rank bars on the collar ]

  Wesley:   I have none.

...AND FINDS HIMSELF IN A DESPERATE COVER-UP.

  Wesley:   Don't try and protect me.

HIS STARFLEET CAREER IS GOING DOWN IN FLAMES.

   [ Wes and Picard talking ]

  Picard:  Either you come forward and tell Admiral Brand 
           what really took place, or I will.

HOW FAR WILL HE GO TO HIDE THE TRUTH?

   [ Wes talking with Nick ]

  Nick:    There's no evidence, so there is no case.

  Wesley:  I can't call Captain Picard a liar.

...ON AN ALL NEW EPISODE OF STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION.


Short version:

  A fatal accident puts Wesley on trial, and threatens to 
  destroy his career, on STAR TREK: THE NEXT GENERATION.