Imzadi

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Imzadi is a Betazoid term of endearment used in Star Trek: the Next Generation and as the title of a Star Trek novel. The novel's sequel is Imzadi II.

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[edit] Term

According to dialog in the Next Generation episode "Haven"[1], imzadi translates as "beloved".[2] The word is first heard in a telepathic exchange between Deanna Troi and William Riker in the pilot episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation, "Encounter at Farpoint"[3], to establish that the two officers had previously had a romantic relationship.[2]

Deanna Troi also utters the word after Commander Riker is "enveloped" by Armus, the evil black oily creature in the Next Generation episode "Skin of Evil"[4]"; as she lies injured and helpless in a crashed shuttle on Vagra II.

The two characters occasionally use the word to refer to each other over the course of The Next Generation,[2] up to and including a post-nuptial scene between the two in the film Star Trek Nemesis[5].

[edit] Novels

The non-canon novel Imzadi, by Peter David, primarily explores Riker's assignment to Betazed and his early relationship with Troi.[6] The text expands on the meaning of imzadi, when Troi explains that the word refers to one's first true love, although not necessarily their first sexual partner.[6]

The Imzadi II: Triangle sequel addresses Worf's romantic interest in Troi, William Riker's renewed interest and Thomas Riker's resentment at his lost opportunity with Troi.[7]

Both Imzadi novels were re-released in the Imzadi Forever omnibus collection.

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Haven". Star Trek: The Next Generation.
  2. ^ a b c Okuda, Mike and Denise Okuda, with Debbie Mirek (1999). The Star Trek Encyclopedia. Pocket Books. ISBN 0-671-53609-5. 
  3. ^ "Encounter at Farpoint, Part II". Star Trek: The Next Generation.
  4. ^ "Skin of Evil". Star Trek: The Next Generation.
  5. ^ Star Trek Nemesis.
  6. ^ a b David, Peter (1992-08-01). Imzadi. Pocket Books. ISBN 0671791974. 
  7. ^ David, Peter (1998-10-01). Imzadi II: Triangle. Pocket Books. ISBN 0671025325. 

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