In the second half of this two-parter, Picard and Data learn the truth behind Ambassador Spock's (
Leonard Nimoy) unauthorized visit to the hostile planet Romulus. Spock, it seems, hopes to negotiate a reunification of the Romulans and Vulcans. Regarding this alliance as potentially dangerous, Picard objects, despite the logical nature of Spock's argument. Things heat up considerably when Picard and Data discover a Romulan scheme to double-cross Spock. Dedicated to the late
Gene Roddenberry, part two of "Unification" was written by
Rick Berman and Michael Piller, and first aired November 16, 1991. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide