Imzadi
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Imzadi is a word in the fictional language Betazoid used in Star Trek: The Next Generation and is a term of endearment. It is also the title of a Star Trek novel, whose sequel is entitled Imzadi II: Triangle.
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[edit] As a fictional word
According to dialogue 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. Commander Riker also uses the term to comfort a distressed Deanna Troi in the episode "The Loss."
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 William Riker's assignment to Betazed and his early relationship with Deanna 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
- ^ "Haven". Star Trek: The Next Generation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haven+%28TNG+episode%29.
- ^ a b c Okuda, Mike and Denise Okuda, with Debbie Mirek (1999). The Star Trek Encyclopedia. Pocket Books. ISBN 0-671-53609-5.
- ^ "Encounter at Farpoint, Part II". Star Trek: The Next Generation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Encounter+at+Farpoint.
- ^ "Skin of Evil". Star Trek: The Next Generation. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin+of+Evil+%28TNG+episode%29.
- ^ Star Trek Nemesis.
- ^ a b David, Peter (1992-08-01). Imzadi. Pocket Books. ISBN 0671791974.
- ^ David, Peter (1998-10-01). Imzadi II: Triangle. Pocket Books. ISBN 0671025325.
[edit] External links
- Imzadi at Memory Alpha (a Star Trek wiki)
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