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==Pursuit of Counterpart==
 
==Pursuit of Counterpart==
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[[Image:Anti-Lazarus.jpg|thumb|The [[Anti-Lazarus]]]]
 
 
At some point in the past, an advanced civilization discovered the existence of an [[alternative warp]] and proved that an identical universe existed on another dimensional plane. Lazarus learned that a [[anti-Lazarus|counterpart]] of himself existed in this anti-universe, and the knowledge drove him insane. Lazarus invented an elaborate paranoid delusion, where his counterpart from the other universe was in fact a murdering creature, a beast, and a "terrible thing". Lazarus convinced himself that his nemesis had in fact destroyed his civilization and Lazarus vowed a holy mission to kill his counterpart.
 
At some point in the past, an advanced civilization discovered the existence of an [[alternative warp]] and proved that an identical universe existed on another dimensional plane. Lazarus learned that a [[anti-Lazarus|counterpart]] of himself existed in this anti-universe, and the knowledge drove him insane. Lazarus invented an elaborate paranoid delusion, where his counterpart from the other universe was in fact a murdering creature, a beast, and a "terrible thing". Lazarus convinced himself that his nemesis had in fact destroyed his civilization and Lazarus vowed a holy mission to kill his counterpart.
   
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==Meeting the ''Enterprise''==
 
==Meeting the ''Enterprise''==
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[[File:Iron-silica planet onscreen, remastered.jpg|thumb|The desert planet]]
 
 
In [[2267]], Lazarus's ship appeared on a barren desert world after he had pursued his counterpart (the anti-Lazarus) across [[space]] and [[time]]. Just prior to his arrival, Lazarus had entered the corridor between the two universes - an action which caused a massive spacial disruption which in turn drew the attention of [[Starfleet]].
 
In [[2267]], Lazarus's ship appeared on a barren desert world after he had pursued his counterpart (the anti-Lazarus) across [[space]] and [[time]]. Just prior to his arrival, Lazarus had entered the corridor between the two universes - an action which caused a massive spacial disruption which in turn drew the attention of [[Starfleet]].
   
 
Assigned to investigate, [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] and the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} located Lazarus on the surface of the desert planet. Lazarus relayed his story of the murdering beast like creature, claiming to have escaped the destruction of his civilization through sheer luck as he was inspecting [[magnetic communication satellite]]s when "the Thing" had murdered his entire civilization.
 
Assigned to investigate, [[Captain]] [[James T. Kirk|Kirk]] and the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701}} located Lazarus on the surface of the desert planet. Lazarus relayed his story of the murdering beast like creature, claiming to have escaped the destruction of his civilization through sheer luck as he was inspecting [[magnetic communication satellite]]s when "the Thing" had murdered his entire civilization.
   
Lazarus's story began to fall part after further investigation by Captain Kirk and Lazarus was confronted several times to explain the true nature behind the phenomena which had struck the universe and also the truth behind Lazarus' nemesis "the Thing". Lazarus responded with more lies, then demanded Kirk provide him with [[dilithium crystal]]s to destroy his nemesis. When Kirk refused, the crystals were soon stolen; although by this time, Kirk and [[Spock]] had realized there were two versions of Lazarus.
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Lazarus's story began to fall apart after further investigation by Captain Kirk and Lazarus was confronted several times to explain the true nature behind the phenomena which had struck the universe and also the truth behind Lazarus' nemesis "the Thing". Lazarus responded with more lies, then demanded Kirk provide him with [[dilithium crystal]]s to destroy his nemesis. When Kirk refused, the crystals were soon stolen; although by this time, Kirk and [[Spock]] had realized there were two versions of Lazarus. ({{TOS|The Alternative Factor}})
   
 
==Final Confrontation==
 
==Final Confrontation==
[[File:Alternative warp, remastered.jpg|thumb|150px|The two Lazarus's meet in the magnetic corridor]]
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[[File:Alternative warp, remastered.jpg|thumb|The two Lazarus's meet in the magnetic corridor]]
 
In a final confrontation, Kirk was accidentally transported to the antimatter universe, where anti-Lazarus revealed the whole story. He confirmed that if Lazarus succeeded in crossing over to the antimatter universe, and there confronted anti-Lazarus, the result would be the destruction of both universes.
 
In a final confrontation, Kirk was accidentally transported to the antimatter universe, where anti-Lazarus revealed the whole story. He confirmed that if Lazarus succeeded in crossing over to the antimatter universe, and there confronted anti-Lazarus, the result would be the destruction of both universes.
   

Revision as of 19:28, 9 April 2014

You may be looking for the Biblical character, Lazarus.

Lazarus was an eccentric scientist who also claimed to be a time traveler from the distant past. Lazarus suffered from extreme paranoia and mental illness, a result of his knowledge of an antimatter universe which was identical in all respects to the normal universe, yet comprised of "minus" energy consisting of antimatter.

Pursuit of Counterpart

Anti-Lazarus

The Anti-Lazarus

At some point in the past, an advanced civilization discovered the existence of an alternative warp and proved that an identical universe existed on another dimensional plane. Lazarus learned that a counterpart of himself existed in this anti-universe, and the knowledge drove him insane. Lazarus invented an elaborate paranoid delusion, where his counterpart from the other universe was in fact a murdering creature, a beast, and a "terrible thing". Lazarus convinced himself that his nemesis had in fact destroyed his civilization and Lazarus vowed a holy mission to kill his counterpart.

It was also known to Lazarus, however, that to come into contact with his counterpart would bring their identical particles of matter and antimatter together. The resulting confrontation would create an annihilation type event would would destroy both universes. In his mental state, this meant nothing to Lazarus, as his counterpart would later explain:

"He could not live knowing that I lived. He became obsessed with the idea of destroying me. And the fact that it meant his own destruction...and everything else...meant nothing to him."

By the time Lazarus had gone insane, he had invented or acquired a timeship which also had the ability to breach the negative magnetic corridor that connected the two universes. The design of Lazarus' ship apparently allowed it to travel through both space and time. Lazarus thus begun hunting his counterpart and chasing him across the universe. (TOS: "The Alternative Factor")

The episode never makes clear how truthful Lazarus is being when he relates his final explanation of traveling across time and space to pursue his counterpart. Given the lies and deception of Lazarus up to this point, it is possible there are other aspects of his true nature left unknown.

Meeting the Enterprise

Iron-silica planet onscreen, remastered

The desert planet

In 2267, Lazarus's ship appeared on a barren desert world after he had pursued his counterpart (the anti-Lazarus) across space and time. Just prior to his arrival, Lazarus had entered the corridor between the two universes - an action which caused a massive spacial disruption which in turn drew the attention of Starfleet.

Assigned to investigate, Captain Kirk and the USS Enterprise located Lazarus on the surface of the desert planet. Lazarus relayed his story of the murdering beast like creature, claiming to have escaped the destruction of his civilization through sheer luck as he was inspecting magnetic communication satellites when "the Thing" had murdered his entire civilization.

Lazarus's story began to fall apart after further investigation by Captain Kirk and Lazarus was confronted several times to explain the true nature behind the phenomena which had struck the universe and also the truth behind Lazarus' nemesis "the Thing". Lazarus responded with more lies, then demanded Kirk provide him with dilithium crystals to destroy his nemesis. When Kirk refused, the crystals were soon stolen; although by this time, Kirk and Spock had realized there were two versions of Lazarus. (TOS: "The Alternative Factor")

Final Confrontation

Alternative warp, remastered

The two Lazarus's meet in the magnetic corridor

In a final confrontation, Kirk was accidentally transported to the antimatter universe, where anti-Lazarus revealed the whole story. He confirmed that if Lazarus succeeded in crossing over to the antimatter universe, and there confronted anti-Lazarus, the result would be the destruction of both universes.

Together, Kirk and anti-Lazarus forced Lazarus into the negative magnetic corridor that connected the two universes. Kirk then destroyed Lazarus' spaceship, which also destroyed anti-Lazarus' ship, sealing the corridor, saving the universes – and trapping both versions of Lazarus together for the rest of time. (TOS: "The Alternative Factor")

Memorable quotes

"He's humanoid...outside. But inside, he's a hideous murdering monster!"

"Then you'll join me in my holy cause! Help me in visiting justice and vengeance upon him!"

"He's Death! Anti-Life! He lives to destroy!!"

"Run! Run! It'll do you no good! I'll chase you into the very fires of Hell!"

"Ah, the Thing! The Thing!"

"He'll kill us all if you don't kill him first! Kill! Kill! Kill!!"

"That's just it! That's the key! That's the way to trap him! That's the solution!!"

"Are you deaf as well as blind!?!"

"It's done! Done! Finished! Finished! It's done!"

"No! Don't! Not you! Nooooo!!"

Lazarus was portrayed by actor Robert Brown. In the script, the Lazarus from our universe was referred to as "Lazarus-A," and the Lazarus from the anti-matter universe was "Lazarus-B."
Though Lazarus apparently didn't originate from Earth, he was explicitly described as Human.