<P> "The Battle" is the ninth episode of the first season of the American science fiction television series Star Trek: The Next Generation and was originally aired on November 16, 1987, in broadcast syndication . The episode was written by Herbert Wright, based on a story by Larry Forrester, and directed by Rob Bowman . </P> <P> Set in the 24th century, the series follows the adventures of the crew of the Starfleet starship Enterprise - D. In this episode, Captain Jean - Luc Picard (Patrick Stewart) is given his former vessel, the Stargazer, as a gift by the Ferengi DaiMon Bok (Frank Corsentino) who intends to use it to take revenge upon the Enterprise captain . </P> <P> The Stargazer was to originally be represented by the movie - era Enterprise model, but producers were convinced to use a design which had appeared on a model in Picard's ready room in the series pilot . Several camera and compositing techniques were used by Bowman in filming the scenes aboard the bridge of the Stargazer, which was also a re-dressed movie - era Klingon Bird of Prey bridge set . </P> <P> The Enterprise meets with a Ferengi vessel whose captain, DaiMon Bok, requests a meeting with Captain Picard . Picard meanwhile is suffering from persistent headaches and seeks the help of Doctor Beverly Crusher (Gates McFadden). She scans Picard, but cannot find what is causing them . Meanwhile, on the bridge, Wesley Crusher (Wil Wheaton) reports that a second vessel is approaching . Lt. Geordi La Forge (LeVar Burton) identifies it as a Federation Constellation - class starship . </P>

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