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Khan
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Ivan
Are you.
Khan
Are you playing me off? That's what's happening, right? Okay, give it a try.
Ivan
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Khan
Raise the sails. Captain, an unidentified ship is approaching. Over. Roger. Wait. Is that an enterprise sales solution? Reach sales professionals, not professional sailors. With LinkedIn ads, you can target the right people by industry, job title and more. Start converting your B2B audience today. Spend $250 on your first campaign and get a free $250 credit for the next one. Get started today@LinkedIn.com campaign terms and conditions apply. You're listening to Star Trek Con Episode 3. Do your worst. Good evening, my beloved. We ended tonight, as we do most nights now, with a story to muse the children. I cannot help but see them as they once were. Perhaps because I cannot bear to see them as they are now, so many years later. We have not forgotten, my darling. You taught us well. History matters. One day, it will be all that's left. Joachim wanted to hear the story of Richter again. He keeps his grief close, that one. It is the breath that stokes the fire of his determination. A fire that burns so cold. I told him that his father fought valiantly, defending us all. That Richter and Silvanus foolishness was not the cause. That my life was worth his father's sacrifice. In other words, I lied to him.
Ivan
Computer, edit project log for tape. CA 5. 29. 4. Approximate recording date between days 6000 and 6500 of exile. Cross reference between days 30 and 45. Computer, pause. Open a channel to Ensign Tuvok.
Khan
How may I assist you, Dr. Lear?
Ivan
This may sound like a strange question, Ensign, but does it rain in space?
Khan
The Ceti Alpha system is subject to frequent micrometeor showers. No doubt the result of the untimely.
Ivan
Explosion of one of the planets 26 years ago.
Khan
Indeed.
Ivan
Doesn't this ship have shields?
Khan
It does. However, Captain Sulu ordered them reduced to minimal strength. I believe he finds the sound soothing.
Ivan
I can't hear myself think.
Khan
Leadership is a heavy burden to bear. All Starfleet captains carry it as best they Can I apologize for the inconvenience? Tupac, out.
Ivan
I'm trying to rewrite hundreds of years of bad history. And the best he can do as uneasy lies ahead. That wears the crown. Unbelievable.
Khan
It's been more than 15 years since anything resembling rain fell to the surface of this barren rock. But I remember the rain. I remember it well. How it nourished the first fields we planted. How the younglings used to catch raindrops on their tongues. How muddy the first paths we carved around our tents would become with each storm. How I hoped it might wash away my many sins. Richter, is this how it is to be between us? Seti Alpha 5, are you testing me? Do your worst. I will prevail. Richter, where are you? Richter. Stay where you are. I can't get it out. At last. There you are. Be calm. Let me help you. Be quiet. It's better when I'm quiet. My head. It hurts so much. Let me see. Is that dirt or was it blood in your ear? Did you hit your head? Don't you see? It won't come out? Stop that. Calm yourself.
Ivan
Calm.
Khan
Yeah. Yeah. Yes.
Ivan
Who are you?
Khan
I am Khan. Who am I? You are Richter. You are our artist. You are Sivana's beloved. You are as dear to me as any son. Take my hand, and I promise all will be well. I promise I am safe. We are both safe now.
Ivan
Do you hear anything? Ursula.
Khan
Shh.
Ivan
Just relax, my love, and let the mechanical bed work. Fetal heartbeat? Strong and steady. That's only three weeks. He's an Augment. At this rate, your gestation might be closer to 36 weeks. You see? It's okay to hope. Madeo.
Khan
Ursula, do you have any superconductive solder?
Ivan
For what? Paolo?
Khan
I'm trying to expand the range of this Dino scanner. I've already boosted its resolution by a factor of 10.
Ivan
Seriously? Show me.
Khan
When I started, this was the range, right?
Ivan
That's all. Readings within the lab?
Khan
Correct. But look at this.
Ivan
That's the entire camp. How did you do that?
Khan
Well.
Ivan
Paolo, will you lie down? You answer my question.
Khan
I sort of found an interesting little coil on the ground.
Ivan
Where?
Khan
Possibly just inside MacGyver's cargo pod.
Ivan
How low?
Khan
I didn't know what it was at first, but it looked like tech from her ship. I figured if it was just broken on the ground, I could maybe. See if I could fix it.
Ivan
You little thief. What is it?
Khan
This coil's like an antenna. We could make more. We could use these to expand the range of all the scanners they gave us. How Far. I haven't found the limit yet. Maybe even into space.
Ivan
Superconducting solder is in locker six. But. Tinker. Carefully.
Khan
Thank you.
Ivan
What's that? People are running and shouting, so it's definitely gonna be good news. Ah. It looks like our hunting party has returned. At least some of them. What the hell is Ivan carrying? Something's wrong.
Khan
Wait. Hurry. Both of you, get back. Back, all of you.
Ivan
Ursula. Where is K?
Khan
Never been like this. You're burning up, child. Your body is trying to destroy whatever has infiltrated it. You must be strong. Let your body do what it was designed to do. What's in my head? Why won't they stop screaming at me? Look at me. Look into my eyes. Now inhale slowly. Hold. And release. Again. You are in control, Richter. It is your mind and your body. Close your eyes and draw a picture in your mind of whatever it is that screams. Do you see it?
Ivan
Yes, I.
Khan
Good. Now inhale again. And when you release the breath, watch as it blows them away. Far, far away.
Ivan
I can't believe the size of these wounds. You're sure about. Boar did this to Waukeen? And not a wild elephant.
Khan
But nothing here is as it should be. This world plays with us like we are toys.
Ivan
And you still allowed Khan to go after Richter alone?
Khan
Do you think that was my wish? He commanded me to lead the others home.
Ivan
It's not like we haven't seen this before. Remember Baghdad. Outnumbered, outgunned. He never seems to know when he's lost. That's because the minute something doesn't go his way, he changes the plan. All things remain possible in the liminal space between losing and admitting defeat. Not for Joaquin. The one thing I didn't think to ask for was a morgue. We'll bury him beside Hugo out on the ridge. Two unmarked graves and counting.
Khan
The traitor did not deserve a burial. Khan disagreed because he could not see the truth. Just as he cannot see his pet for what she is. She told the young ones to sleep under the trees. If they had all been around the fire, as they were supposed to be, it might not have happened at all. I might have been able to.
Ivan
And no one is blaming you, Ivan. You saved Khan and everyone else's lives. Silvana only had a few scratches and bruises. Did you see what attacked her?
Khan
Erica called it the Seti eel. I did not see.
Ivan
Ivan, you need to go back to your tent and lie down before you fall down yet.
Khan
Not until Khan returns. I am his voice.
Ivan
Until then, you are of no use to us like this. Go get some rest.
Khan
It was not Khan's fault. It was mine. I had the watch. I must be growing soft. Careless like Richter. How did I not see or sense the danger?
Ivan
You're human, Ivan. Just like the rest of us. Better does not mean perfect. Going after the boy alone was sheer arrogance. And unbelievably stupid. At least he sends Ivan back. Ivan's not Khan. He's not a leader. If Khan gets injured or dies out there, damn it all to hell. What was he thinking? This episode is brought to you by Greenlight. Get this. Adults with financial literacy skills have 82% more wealth than those who don't. From swimming lessons to piano classes. Us parents invest in so many things to enrich our kids lives. But are we investing in their future financial success? With Greenlight, you can teach your kids financial literacy skills like earning, saving and investing. And this investment costs less than that. After school treatment.
Khan
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Ivan
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Khan
Marla. Leave me alone.
Ivan
I understand. I wasn't much older than you when my father died.
Khan
I should have been there. I would have protected him.
Ivan
The boar attack happened so fast. Joachim. Even Khan could do nothing. Though he tried.
Khan
I want to hide. To run. Throw myself into the ocean and just start swimming. I want to be anywhere but here.
Ivan
I know. And it's going to be like this for a while. Grief isn't a thing that you conquer. It's something you learn to live with. And it takes a very long time.
Khan
Where is he now? My father?
Ivan
Do you mean where is his body? Oh, his soul or spirit? Or. Do your people. Do you believe in a God or God's?
Khan
We believe in Khan. We trust in Khan. Our lives are his.
Ivan
And are you angry with Khan because of what happened to your father?
Khan
I cannot be angry with Khan. He is Khan.
Ivan
I see. And yet the anger you feel right now needs somewhere to go, doesn't it? Your mother, did she.
Khan
I never knew my mother. I've seen pictures.
Ivan
Do you think they are together again now? You would like that.
Khan
He missed her.
Ivan
He said I had her eyes. Do you find that idea comforting?
Khan
Maybe a little.
Ivan
Then hold on to it. But is it true? No one knows. So it doesn't matter if it's true. It can be true for you. And that can be enough.
Khan
One foot in front of the other, my boy.
Ivan
Just tired.
Khan
There's a clear stream a few clicks ahead. We'll refill the canteens. Stop. Don't move. I've never seen a serpent that size. Wait, boy. It's dead. Rna? Rna, Stop climbing. How did I. Are you alright? I don't know. Listen to me. It's safe now. I killed it. Come down. I can't. I want to, but I can't. Richter, get out of that tree right now. Yes, Khan. Wait. Rick. Now. Richter, can you move? I don't know. Why did you do that? You commanded it. Listen to me, Richter. I'm giving you a direct order. Stand up. Now. Step forward. That ankle is broken. Leave me. Just leave me alone. I will not. You will do as I say. Only what I tell you. Do you understand?
Ivan
Yes, Khan.
Khan
I'm going to have to carry you out of here. No matter how much it hurts, you will keep breathing and stay awake.
Ivan
Yes, God.
Khan
And you will fight for your life. You are mine. And I will not release you to this madness. CETI Alpha 5 has already taken too many of my people from me. No more. Fight it, boy. Fight.
Ivan
Paulo. What the hell is that?
Khan
I've been testing the scanner. When I got it to the cliffs, I picked this up. But I don't know what it could be.
Ivan
Hello in there. Can you analyze the sound and tell me what it is working?
Khan
It's an EM frequency, if that helps. Analysis complete. Frequency consistent with magnetic field emanating from an astronomic body with an unstable iron core. Can you identify the astronomic body? Distance is consistent with location of the.
Ivan
Sixth planet in the Ceti Alpha system.
Khan
Ceti Alpha 6. Ceti Alpha 6 is unstable. Isn't that dangerous for us?
Ivan
It probably explains why we have so many meteor showers here. But whatever is going to happen to that planet will happen very slowly over millions of years.
Khan
Do you know if Hassan brought his telescope?
Ivan
He carried it on his back across two continents. I seriously doubt he left it behind. Paolo. Ask Hassan. Don't just borrow it. Historian's log. Star date unknown. Day 41 of exile. Two days and still no sign of Khan or Richter. No matter how hard I try to build trust and create goodwill, nothing really changes the young ones. Erica. Joachim, at least speak to me. But Ursula clearly has no use for me. And Ivan, I. I shudder to think what he would do to me if Khan never returns. MacGyvers?
Khan
Are you in here?
Ivan
Mado. Ivan said you took scans of the wildlife you surveyed. I did. Would you like to see them? Ursula was hoping you took one of the creature that attacked Silvana. Oh, no. There wasn't time. It was dark and Joaquin had just. I'm sorry. But I could describe it. Maybe sketch something. Yes, do that. Why didn't Ursula ask me herself? Never mind. Silly question. Did you make these chimes? I just tied up a few scraps of metal and hung them over the door. To warn you if anyone approaches. That is wise. At least until Khan returns. You think he will? He's Khan. I have yet to see the thing that can break him. There you are, Sylvana. The north field is cleared. Tomorrow we plant. Ivan wants us to grow potatoes. I can guess why. Syl. I can't stop looking through Richter's journal. Erica. It may be all I have left of him. He never finished drawing this flower. That was my fault. And now he'll probably never. Did you see this one? That's me. Our first night out. Richter spent the whole night studying you while you slept. And drawing this. Richter loves you. Silver. I think he.
Khan
Look. Two more.
Ivan
Is that. He's back. He's back.
Khan
Thank you. Make way. Clear a bed over here.
Ivan
Feds.
Khan
One.
Ivan
Stand aside, please. Are you alright? What am I looking at?
Khan
His ankle's broken. There could be internal injuries. But that isn't the worst of it.
Ivan
We'll start with 10cc's caranoline.
Khan
He has some kind of infection. He hears things that are not there. And he follows the strangest orders. It's like he can't think clearly anymore.
Ivan
A high enough fever can cause delusions.
Khan
It's more than that.
Ivan
What happened? How bad is he hurt? Will he live? Get her out of here. No.
Khan
I'm not leaving him.
Ivan
Silvana, do you want him to leave? Of course I do. Then do as Ursula says. But I. No. Come on. There's a lot of dried blood in his left ear canal. Did he suffer some kind of head trauma?
Khan
He fell from a tree. I caught him, but the impact could have been. No, it was there before.
Ivan
Khan, when was the last time you slept?
Khan
Two nights ago, my Lord.
Ivan
Ivan, take Khan to his tent. He needs water, food and sleep. In that order.
Khan
I'm fine.
Ivan
Khan, listen to Ursula.
Khan
Stop it, all of you. The boy must survive. Ursula, do you understand?
Ivan
I do, my Lord. Khan. Where are you going?
Khan
To wash this accursed world from my body. Do not follow him. He does not require anything from you.
Ivan
Thank you for that truly piercing insight, Ivan.
Khan
Hold your tongue, woman.
Ivan
Remove your hand.
Khan
Do not presume to give me orders.
Ivan
Remove your hand or I will ask Khan to remove it. Permanently. You must be hungry by now. Do you want fish? Fish? Or perhaps some fish?
Khan
Oh, no.
Ivan
Do you want me to go?
Khan
I would prefer you stayed.
Ivan
You were out there so long, I was about to send someone in after you.
Khan
You don't swim?
Ivan
Never learned.
Khan
Then I will teach you.
Ivan
You carried that boy back here two days straight and you never stopped running.
Khan
Yes.
Ivan
How?
Khan
I was not aware there was an alternative.
Ivan
With no thought for your own well being?
Khan
My life is not my own. It belongs to them.
Ivan
I thought it was the other way around.
Khan
For a king, perhaps even a sultan. But not for a leader.
Ivan
Khan, there's something I. I think if.
Khan
I close my eyes right now, I could sleep for days.
Ivan
Go ahead. You've earned it.
Khan
I do not wish to be alone right now. I have no ulterior motives.
Ivan
I wouldn't care if you did.
Khan
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Ivan
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Khan
Where?
Ivan
You're home. You're safe. It's all going to be okay now. How do you feel? Do you. Do you need anything?
Khan
No, Please. Ow.
Ivan
Ow.
Khan
Ow.
Ivan
Richter. Victor, that hurts.
Khan
Please fight.
Ivan
Al, you're hurt. You're hurting me.
Khan
Fight. Fight. Fight. Fight. Fire.
Ivan
Richter. What the.
Khan
Dear gods. No. No, no. How did this happen?
Ivan
He was sedated. Nothing should have awakened him.
Khan
The boy wasn't capable of crushing a buck, let alone this.
Ivan
There's some alien toxin in his blood. The computers can't tell me what it is because they've never seen it either. You said he followed strange orders. Maybe something inside him.
Khan
Then get it out. Get it out.
Ivan
He won't survive exploratory brain surgery. I don't even know what I'm looking for.
Khan
Can you be certain this won't happen again? That he won't attack you or any of the others?
Ivan
No, Khan. Word of this is going to get around. He killed Sylvana. People are already scared. You were gone a long time. And until we know what did this, there's nothing. Others might already be infected.
Khan
By what?
Ivan
I have no idea. It could be anything. An insect, even an airborne pathogen. We're running a huge science experiment here. Human bodies on an alien world. We haven't even begun to identify all the things here that can hurt us and kill us.
Khan
What would you have me do?
Ivan
The only way I will be able to find and isolate whatever this is will be by autopsy. I can make it quick and painless. No, Khan. He's not going to survive.
Khan
This is not your burden to bear. It's mine. Sil. She's gone. Do you remember me? You are Khan. Yes. It's so quiet. We need answers. Answers that can only be found inside you.
Ivan
Inside me?
Khan
Sit up, my boy. I am so sorry. I want you to know. You would like a son to me.
Ivan
I tried to fight, just like you told me. Did I fail you? No.
Khan
No, I couldn't be prouder of you. It is I who failed. You.
Ivan
I.
Khan
Forgive you.
Ivan
Claude.
Khan
Rest now, my son. Rest. Hear me, Ceti Alpha 5. You have misjudged me. I see now that your beauty hides your true form. A monstrous visage, a devourer of souls. But I do not fear this form. These torments you have sent, these pitiful games are meant to force us to our knees. But I know too well that to give you an inch of satisfaction is to damn us all. I will mourn these losses. I will bury my dead. And then I will destroy every monster that hides in your darkness. I will burn this world to the ground and dance in its ashes before I bend to your will.
Ivan
I am Khan.
Khan
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Star Trek: Khan – Episode 3: “Do Your Worst” September 22, 2025
This episode of Star Trek: Khan explores a grim and pivotal chapter of Khan Noonien Singh’s exile on Ceti Alpha V. The story offers intimate insights into Khan’s struggle to maintain authority, compassion, and hope amidst mounting tragedy and alien threats. As the community faces loss, infection, and emotional turmoil, listeners witness the unraveling of relationships, the heavy burden of leadership, and the internal and external dangers confronting Khan’s people after their fall from power and idealism.
"We have not forgotten, my darling. You taught us well. History matters. One day, it will be all that's left." — Khan (00:38)
The episode blends somber reflection with tense crisis—a tragic, intimate meditation on leadership weighed down by hardship and failure, colored by urgent action sequences and raw emotion. The dialogue balances poetic narration with grounded, personal conversations—always shadowed by the looming threats of Ceti Alpha V.
Do Your Worst is a harrowing episode that deepens the tragedy of Khan’s exile, explores his heated battle with a hostile planet, and uncovers cracks in faith and leadership. Khan’s ability to inspire and his ironclad will are tested as the community faces unimaginable grief and alien danger. This episode cements the mythic and monstrous legacy of both Khan and the world that forged him.