First Leader

territorial mistrustful confrontational defiant

First Leader serves as the embattled political head of the hidden human colony on Solais Five, prioritizing planetary sovereignty over outside intervention. During the Enterprise’s emergency evacuation orders, they resist and confront Commander Riker, escalating into a physical altercation as lives and jurisdiction collide. The leader’s confrontational posture and refusal to cede authority complicate Starfleet rescue efforts, placing them at the heart of a moral and diplomatic crisis that forces mediators and officers to choose between respect for autonomy and immediate life-saving action.

7 appearances

Colony Governance / Diplomatic Relations

Also known as: Leader of Solais Five, First Leader's Com Voice, Solais Five Leader

First Leader's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

7 moments

S2E6 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - Loud as a Whisper

Fractured Truce Ignites Diplomatic Firestorm

Aggressively asserting sovereignty

The First Leader appears on the viewscreen, defiantly challenging Federation authority while demanding Riva's exclusive mediation—their aggressive stance exemplifies planetary faction tensions.

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S2E6 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - Loud as a Whisper

Fractured Cease-Fire and Riva's Command

Aggressively territorial

The First Leader defiantly rejects Federation authority while demanding Riva's presence, showcasing territorial resistance to outsider intervention through the distorted communication channel.

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S2E6 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - Loud as a Whisper

Riva Takes Command of the Cease-Fire

Defiant and aggressive

The First Leader's defiant voice challenges Picard's jurisdiction and demands Riva's presence, rejecting Federation authority over the situation.

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S2E6 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - Loud as a Whisper

Fragile Truce on Solais Five

Hostile with underlying fear of betrayal

The First Leader defiantly challenges Picard's jurisdiction and insists on Riva's presence, demonstrating deep distrust of Federation intervention.

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S2E6 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - Loud as a Whisper

Truce Torches Ignite Tensions

Suspicion confirmed by technological irregularity

First Leader demands Riva's identity, eyes never leaving rival combatants, before declaring the situation a trap when the chorus fails—triggering defensive maneuvers.

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S2E6 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - Loud as a Whisper

Chorus Collapse - The Fragile Peace Shatters

Hostile suspicion confirming prior distrust

Immediately interprets the chorus malfunction as a trap, signaling his soldiers to take cover and prepare for combat.

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S2E6 · Star Trek: The Next Generation - Loud as a Whisper

Truce Shattered

Hostile paranoia verging on combat readiness

Arrives with deep suspicion, maintains defensive positioning throughout negotiations, and immediately interprets the chorus malfunction as a hostile act, declaring it a trap.

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