Star Trek: The Next Generation

In the second half of the story, Riker secures the mercenaries' confidence by aiding them in an attack on the Enterprise, showing his readiness to work alongside them. As a result, they present him with a stark challenge: to kill Picard.

Gambit – Part Two is the second half of a two‑part programme, listed simply as an episode. It follows the first instalment and continues the same storyline without any additional framing. The piece is presented as a self‑contained segment of the larger series, keeping the focus on the events that unfold in this particular chapter. In this concluding segment, Commander Riker manages to secure the trust of a group of mercenaries. He does so by lending his assistance to their assault on the Enterprise, thereby proving his usefulness and gaining their confidence. This act of cooperation marks the turning point that brings him into the mercenaries’ inner circle. The mercenaries, now convinced of Riker’s loyalty, respond by offering him a stark proposition. Their reward for his help is not material but a direct challenge: they task him with the mission of killing Captain Picard. This demand places Riker in a precarious position, pitting his allegiance against the dangerous expectations of his new allies. Thus, the episode ends on the note of this perilous assignment, with Riker confronted by the mercenaries’ ultimatum to eliminate Picard. The narrative leaves the outcome of this challenge unresolved, setting the stage for the resolution that follows in the final moments of the two‑part arc.