1 00:00:06,139 --> 00:00:12,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 41235.25: 2 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,679 Captain's Log, Stardate 41235.25: 3 00:00:12,746 --> 00:00:15,749 Our location, planet Ligon II 4 00:00:15,815 --> 00:00:18,000 source of a rare vaccine needed 5 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,585 source of a rare vaccine needed 6 00:00:18,651 --> 00:00:21,421 on Federation planet Styris IV. 7 00:00:21,488 --> 00:00:24,000 Starfleet has instructed me to engage in a friendly visit 8 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,758 Starfleet has instructed me to engage in a friendly visit 9 00:00:24,824 --> 00:00:26,760 and open treaty negotiations 10 00:00:26,826 --> 00:00:30,000 to acquire this medicinal substance. 11 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,130 to acquire this medicinal substance. 12 00:00:30,196 --> 00:00:31,664 Standard orbit, sir. 13 00:00:31,731 --> 00:00:34,100 Lieutenant Yar calling from Cargo Bay 1, sir. 14 00:00:34,167 --> 00:00:35,034 Standing by 15 00:00:35,101 --> 00:00:36,000 to beam the Ligonian welcoming party aboard. 16 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,504 to beam the Ligonian welcoming party aboard. 17 00:00:37,570 --> 00:00:38,505 On our way. 18 00:00:38,571 --> 00:00:41,207 You have the helm, Mr. Data. 19 00:00:46,679 --> 00:00:48,000 Cargo 1. 20 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,114 Cargo 1. 21 00:00:48,181 --> 00:00:50,617 This should be an interesting experience. 22 00:00:50,683 --> 00:00:52,152 Agreed. 23 00:00:52,218 --> 00:00:53,286 Not only are they closely humanoid 24 00:00:53,353 --> 00:00:54,000 but their history has remarkable similarities to ours. 25 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:56,389 but their history has remarkable similarities to ours. 26 00:00:56,456 --> 00:00:58,291 A highly structured society 27 00:00:58,358 --> 00:01:00,000 and they're exceedingly proud. 28 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,193 and they're exceedingly proud. 29 00:01:02,195 --> 00:01:03,329 They've insisted on 30 00:01:03,396 --> 00:01:06,000 using their own transporter device, sir. 31 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,332 using their own transporter device, sir. 32 00:01:06,399 --> 00:01:08,168 It's their way, Lieutenant. 33 00:01:08,234 --> 00:01:09,536 Do they have our coordinates? 34 00:01:09,602 --> 00:01:11,271 They have, sir, precisely 35 00:01:11,337 --> 00:01:12,000 and they're standing by for your signal. 36 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:14,174 and they're standing by for your signal. 37 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:15,775 This is Captain Picard 38 00:01:15,842 --> 00:01:17,610 aboard the Starfleet vessel Enterprise. 39 00:01:17,677 --> 00:01:18,000 Please do us the honor of visiting our vessel. 40 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:21,080 Please do us the honor of visiting our vessel. 41 00:01:37,897 --> 00:01:40,300 I am Lutan. 42 00:01:45,705 --> 00:01:48,000 Captain Jean-Luc Picard. 43 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,541 Captain Jean-Luc Picard. 44 00:01:48,608 --> 00:01:50,376 Welcome aboard. 45 00:01:52,445 --> 00:01:53,713 These are my officers. 46 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:54,000 My second in command 47 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,748 My second in command 48 00:01:55,815 --> 00:01:57,684 Commander William Riker... 49 00:01:57,750 --> 00:02:00,000 ship's counselor, Deanna Troi... 50 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,253 ship's counselor, Deanna Troi... 51 00:02:00,320 --> 00:02:02,155 and my security officer 52 00:02:02,222 --> 00:02:03,623 Lieutenant Natasha Yar. 53 00:02:03,690 --> 00:02:05,325 A woman? 54 00:02:05,391 --> 00:02:06,000 Your chief of security? 55 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,294 Your chief of security? 56 00:02:08,361 --> 00:02:09,329 Yes, Lutan. 57 00:02:09,395 --> 00:02:10,797 That is her expertise. 58 00:02:10,864 --> 00:02:12,000 I am honored to meet your officers. 59 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,867 I am honored to meet your officers. 60 00:02:13,933 --> 00:02:16,536 This is my secondary, Hagon. 61 00:02:16,603 --> 00:02:18,000 A sample of the vaccine. 62 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,705 A sample of the vaccine. 63 00:02:18,771 --> 00:02:20,306 My duty, Lutan. 64 00:02:20,373 --> 00:02:22,375 I'm sorry, but I'm required to inspect... 65 00:02:22,442 --> 00:02:23,610 Out of my way, woman! 66 00:02:27,514 --> 00:02:28,815 How interesting. 67 00:02:28,882 --> 00:02:30,000 May we prove as surprising to you. 68 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:33,453 May we prove as surprising to you. 69 00:02:35,655 --> 00:02:36,000 ( chuckles ) 70 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,890 ( chuckles ) 71 00:02:41,594 --> 00:02:42,000 If I may suggest, sir... 72 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:44,364 If I may suggest, sir... 73 00:02:44,430 --> 00:02:45,665 no apology. 74 00:02:45,732 --> 00:02:48,000 In their view, it would weaken us. 75 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,902 In their view, it would weaken us. 76 00:02:48,968 --> 00:02:50,403 Nothing concealed, Captain. 77 00:02:50,470 --> 00:02:52,505 Would you care to accept it? 78 00:02:52,572 --> 00:02:54,000 Unless you care to examine it further. 79 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,375 Unless you care to examine it further. 80 00:02:55,441 --> 00:02:56,709 Absolutely not. 81 00:02:59,479 --> 00:03:00,000 This vaccine sample is a gift of life 82 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:02,649 This vaccine sample is a gift of life 83 00:03:02,715 --> 00:03:05,318 and we are honored at receiving it. 84 00:03:06,319 --> 00:03:09,389 Would you do us the additional honor now 85 00:03:09,455 --> 00:03:12,000 of letting us entertain you? 86 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,325 of letting us entertain you? 87 00:03:12,392 --> 00:03:14,327 Yes, yes, please prepare it. 88 00:03:14,394 --> 00:03:15,862 We shall join you shortly. 89 00:03:20,900 --> 00:03:23,403 I ask forgiveness. 90 00:03:23,469 --> 00:03:24,000 They are strange alien things. 91 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:26,339 They are strange alien things. 92 00:03:26,406 --> 00:03:28,374 You bear no fault. 93 00:03:28,441 --> 00:03:29,676 But the female... 94 00:03:29,742 --> 00:03:30,000 May be exactly what I have needed. 95 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:33,279 May be exactly what I have needed. 96 00:03:53,766 --> 00:03:54,000 Space, the final frontier. 97 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:58,571 Space, the final frontier. 98 00:03:58,638 --> 00:04:00,000 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 99 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:02,408 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 100 00:04:02,475 --> 00:04:04,410 Its continuing mission-- 101 00:04:04,477 --> 00:04:06,000 to explore strange new worlds 102 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,880 to explore strange new worlds 103 00:04:07,947 --> 00:04:12,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 104 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,619 to seek out new life and new civilizations 105 00:04:12,685 --> 00:04:18,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 106 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,257 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 107 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:30,000 Lutan, we are aware of many of your planet's achievements 108 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,631 Lutan, we are aware of many of your planet's achievements 109 00:05:31,698 --> 00:05:33,399 and its unique similarity 110 00:05:33,466 --> 00:05:36,000 to an ancient Earth culture we all admire. 111 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,636 to an ancient Earth culture we all admire. 112 00:05:36,703 --> 00:05:38,638 On behalf of the Federation, therefore 113 00:05:38,705 --> 00:05:39,639 I would like to present 114 00:05:39,706 --> 00:05:42,000 this token of our gratitude and friendship. 115 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,543 this token of our gratitude and friendship. 116 00:05:43,609 --> 00:05:47,480 From China's Sung Dynasty 117 00:05:47,547 --> 00:05:48,000 14th century. 118 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,348 14th century. 119 00:05:49,415 --> 00:05:50,783 13th century, sir. 120 00:05:50,850 --> 00:05:52,585 Ah, yes, indeed. 121 00:05:52,652 --> 00:05:54,000 A most thoughtful gift. 122 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,887 A most thoughtful gift. 123 00:05:54,954 --> 00:05:56,622 We are pleased. 124 00:05:56,689 --> 00:05:57,924 We of Ligon 125 00:05:57,990 --> 00:06:00,000 have been apprehensive about strangers. 126 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,595 have been apprehensive about strangers. 127 00:06:02,662 --> 00:06:04,864 We are not as technologically advanced as you 128 00:06:04,931 --> 00:06:06,000 yet we possess something you do not-- 129 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:08,601 yet we possess something you do not-- 130 00:06:08,668 --> 00:06:12,000 a vaccine which has been found to be an effective antidote 131 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,005 a vaccine which has been found to be an effective antidote 132 00:06:13,072 --> 00:06:16,476 against your dreaded Anchilles fever. 133 00:06:16,542 --> 00:06:18,000 If you respect our customs 134 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,512 If you respect our customs 135 00:06:19,579 --> 00:06:22,415 and we see that respect 136 00:06:22,482 --> 00:06:23,616 we will be friends 137 00:06:23,683 --> 00:06:24,000 and we will make the antidote available to all who need it. 138 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:28,521 and we will make the antidote available to all who need it. 139 00:06:33,559 --> 00:06:36,000 If you require respect from us 140 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,095 If you require respect from us 141 00:06:36,162 --> 00:06:39,432 I'm sure that you will see it. 142 00:06:39,499 --> 00:06:40,433 ( chuckles ) 143 00:06:40,500 --> 00:06:42,000 Surrounded by such friendship 144 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,101 Surrounded by such friendship 145 00:06:42,168 --> 00:06:43,970 I feel no need for my guards. 146 00:06:44,036 --> 00:06:45,938 I will return shortly. 147 00:06:46,005 --> 00:06:48,000 Prepare to transport me then. 148 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,075 Prepare to transport me then. 149 00:06:49,142 --> 00:06:51,878 PICARD: If there is anything else 150 00:06:51,944 --> 00:06:53,412 any further courtesy... 151 00:06:53,479 --> 00:06:54,000 Would it be possible 152 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,647 Would it be possible 153 00:06:54,714 --> 00:06:56,816 to see one of your wondrous holodecks? 154 00:06:56,883 --> 00:07:00,000 We have heard how they are used to train your officers. 155 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,419 We have heard how they are used to train your officers. 156 00:07:00,486 --> 00:07:02,722 And used for many other things, too. 157 00:07:02,789 --> 00:07:03,890 Commander Riker 158 00:07:03,956 --> 00:07:05,591 perhaps you and Counselor Troi 159 00:07:05,658 --> 00:07:06,000 would demonstrate. 160 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,659 would demonstrate. 161 00:07:06,726 --> 00:07:08,127 Would it be possible 162 00:07:08,194 --> 00:07:11,464 for Lieutenant Yar to do so, Captain? 163 00:07:11,531 --> 00:07:12,000 Some demonstration of defense training? 164 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:14,567 Some demonstration of defense training? 165 00:07:14,634 --> 00:07:16,569 We've noticed you're intrigued 166 00:07:16,636 --> 00:07:18,000 with her having security responsibilities. 167 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,138 with her having security responsibilities. 168 00:07:19,205 --> 00:07:22,074 But these things are not at all unusual with us. 169 00:07:22,141 --> 00:07:24,000 With us, it is the duty of women only to own the land 170 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,011 With us, it is the duty of women only to own the land 171 00:07:25,077 --> 00:07:26,979 and the duty of men to protect... 172 00:07:27,046 --> 00:07:28,714 and rule it. 173 00:07:28,781 --> 00:07:30,000 Much the same has happened in human history, too. 174 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:32,118 Much the same has happened in human history, too. 175 00:07:32,185 --> 00:07:35,755 I'd like to do it, sir... 176 00:07:35,822 --> 00:07:36,000 as a sign of respect, perhaps. 177 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:38,825 as a sign of respect, perhaps. 178 00:07:39,826 --> 00:07:40,660 PICARD: Very well. 179 00:07:40,726 --> 00:07:42,000 This way, please. 180 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,529 This way, please. 181 00:08:05,084 --> 00:08:06,000 Aikido, one. 182 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,619 Aikido, one. 183 00:08:10,122 --> 00:08:12,000 It won't move again until my actions activate it. 184 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,860 It won't move again until my actions activate it. 185 00:08:13,926 --> 00:08:18,000 You can create people without a soul? 186 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,232 You can create people without a soul? 187 00:08:19,298 --> 00:08:21,567 It's not a real person, Lutan. 188 00:08:21,634 --> 00:08:23,069 It has no life. 189 00:08:23,135 --> 00:08:24,000 Everything it does is controlled by computer. 190 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:26,906 Everything it does is controlled by computer. 191 00:08:29,876 --> 00:08:30,000 Who am I? 192 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,844 Who am I? 193 00:08:34,013 --> 00:08:36,000 Do you hear me? 194 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,015 Do you hear me? 195 00:08:39,819 --> 00:08:42,000 But it will feel real when it hits you. 196 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,590 But it will feel real when it hits you. 197 00:09:05,244 --> 00:09:06,000 A force like that 198 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,145 A force like that 199 00:09:06,212 --> 00:09:08,748 cannot possibly come from an image, Lutan. 200 00:09:08,814 --> 00:09:10,917 Then you will show me, Hagon. 201 00:09:28,968 --> 00:09:30,000 ( chuckling ) 202 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:32,171 ( chuckling ) 203 00:09:32,238 --> 00:09:33,873 Thank you, Lieutenant. 204 00:09:33,940 --> 00:09:35,841 How very enlightening. 205 00:09:35,908 --> 00:09:36,000 Aikido, vanish. 206 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,176 Aikido, vanish. 207 00:09:39,845 --> 00:09:42,000 I could create two... even three 208 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,115 I could create two... even three 209 00:09:43,182 --> 00:09:45,851 but, really, one is enough. 210 00:09:45,918 --> 00:09:47,320 As you fight with it, it learns 211 00:09:47,386 --> 00:09:48,000 and before long, it knows exactly how to defeat you. 212 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,822 and before long, it knows exactly how to defeat you. 213 00:09:49,889 --> 00:09:53,292 Even the extraordinary Lieutenant Yar? 214 00:09:53,359 --> 00:09:54,000 It forces us to keep improving. 215 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:57,196 It forces us to keep improving. 216 00:09:58,230 --> 00:10:00,000 Your skill impresses me. 217 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,601 Your skill impresses me. 218 00:10:02,668 --> 00:10:03,803 I like you. 219 00:10:09,175 --> 00:10:12,000 Farewell, my new friends of the noble Enterprise. 220 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,145 Farewell, my new friends of the noble Enterprise. 221 00:10:13,212 --> 00:10:16,816 Understanding has made friends of many different people. 222 00:10:16,882 --> 00:10:18,000 We've had a good beginning, Lutan. 223 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,718 We've had a good beginning, Lutan. 224 00:10:18,784 --> 00:10:22,288 May I also extend a personal farewell to Lieutenant Yar 225 00:10:22,355 --> 00:10:24,000 in your Federation terms? 226 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,123 in your Federation terms? 227 00:10:24,190 --> 00:10:25,291 ( gasps ) 228 00:10:26,425 --> 00:10:27,893 Picard to Bridge. 229 00:10:27,960 --> 00:10:29,095 Red alert! 230 00:10:32,164 --> 00:10:35,835 ( alarm sounding ) 231 00:10:35,901 --> 00:10:36,000 Shields up. 232 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,336 Shields up. 233 00:10:37,403 --> 00:10:39,338 Photon torpedoes activated, sir. 234 00:10:39,405 --> 00:10:40,940 What com contact do we have? 235 00:10:41,007 --> 00:10:42,000 With their orbital control station, sir. 236 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,342 With their orbital control station, sir. 237 00:10:43,409 --> 00:10:44,777 Make contact there 238 00:10:44,844 --> 00:10:46,946 and on all hailing frequencies. 239 00:10:47,013 --> 00:10:48,000 This is the Enterprise to Lutan and the Ligonian government. 240 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:50,716 This is the Enterprise to Lutan and the Ligonian government. 241 00:10:50,783 --> 00:10:52,952 You have committed an unfriendly act. 242 00:10:53,019 --> 00:10:54,000 We insist that you reply immediately. 243 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,354 We insist that you reply immediately. 244 00:10:55,421 --> 00:10:57,089 Photon torpedoes ready, sir. 245 00:10:57,156 --> 00:10:59,191 Set them for a display blast 246 00:10:59,258 --> 00:11:00,000 a thousand meters short of the planet surface. 247 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,327 a thousand meters short of the planet surface. 248 00:11:01,394 --> 00:11:02,795 Set. 249 00:11:02,862 --> 00:11:04,930 Fire. 250 00:11:13,806 --> 00:11:15,808 Do we know the source of their transporter beam? 251 00:11:15,875 --> 00:11:18,000 Our own transporter people have tried to trace it, sir 252 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,377 Our own transporter people have tried to trace it, sir 253 00:11:18,444 --> 00:11:19,311 but to no effect. 254 00:11:19,378 --> 00:11:22,081 It reads similar to early Starfleet efforts 255 00:11:22,148 --> 00:11:24,000 but uses the Heglenian shift 256 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,016 but uses the Heglenian shift 257 00:11:24,083 --> 00:11:26,419 to convert energy and matter in different... 258 00:11:27,453 --> 00:11:30,000 which is actually not important at this time. 259 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,057 which is actually not important at this time. 260 00:11:31,123 --> 00:11:33,926 This is Captain Picard of the Enterprise 261 00:11:33,993 --> 00:11:35,928 with a message to Lutan 262 00:11:35,995 --> 00:11:36,000 whom I have so far acknowledged as a friend. 263 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:38,197 whom I have so far acknowledged as a friend. 264 00:11:38,264 --> 00:11:40,332 But you have now committed 265 00:11:40,399 --> 00:11:42,000 what our laws regard as an attack upon us. 266 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,269 what our laws regard as an attack upon us. 267 00:11:43,335 --> 00:11:45,104 Since you have visited our vessel 268 00:11:45,171 --> 00:11:47,740 you most certainly know the power of it. 269 00:11:47,807 --> 00:11:48,000 We insist that you reply to this message. 270 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:51,010 We insist that you reply to this message. 271 00:11:55,481 --> 00:11:56,949 Opinion, Counselor. 272 00:11:57,016 --> 00:11:58,784 Will they injure Lieutenant Yar? 273 00:11:58,851 --> 00:12:00,000 I believe not, sir. 274 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,252 I believe not, sir. 275 00:12:00,319 --> 00:12:02,121 They seem mainly curious. 276 00:12:02,188 --> 00:12:04,457 In the case of Lutan, however 277 00:12:04,523 --> 00:12:06,000 I did feel other needs. 278 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,992 I did feel other needs. 279 00:12:07,059 --> 00:12:08,327 What kind of needs? 280 00:12:08,394 --> 00:12:12,000 Some sexual attraction from all the males. 281 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,264 Some sexual attraction from all the males. 282 00:12:12,331 --> 00:12:15,267 Lieutenant Yar is physically very attractive. 283 00:12:15,334 --> 00:12:18,000 But with Lutan, I felt something else. 284 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,904 But with Lutan, I felt something else. 285 00:12:18,971 --> 00:12:20,206 Something more like 286 00:12:20,272 --> 00:12:22,942 avarice or ambition. 287 00:12:24,210 --> 00:12:25,945 Other comments? 288 00:12:26,011 --> 00:12:27,847 If I may, sir? 289 00:12:27,913 --> 00:12:29,148 One of the things 290 00:12:29,215 --> 00:12:30,000 about them in the briefing studies 291 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,317 about them in the briefing studies 292 00:12:31,383 --> 00:12:33,185 was their respect for patience. 293 00:12:33,252 --> 00:12:34,520 Strongly emphasized. 294 00:12:34,587 --> 00:12:36,000 And you can see it 295 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,522 And you can see it 296 00:12:36,589 --> 00:12:39,492 in the precise, ritualistic way they do things. 297 00:12:39,558 --> 00:12:41,961 I'm worried about Lieutenant Yar, too, sir. 298 00:12:42,027 --> 00:12:45,030 Maybe we should sit and wait them out. 299 00:12:47,199 --> 00:12:48,000 PICARD: Stardate 41235.32: 300 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:52,071 PICARD: Stardate 41235.32: 301 00:12:52,138 --> 00:12:53,906 I am concerned 302 00:12:53,973 --> 00:12:54,000 over a full day of waiting with no response from Lutan. 303 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:57,209 over a full day of waiting with no response from Lutan. 304 00:12:57,276 --> 00:12:58,444 We are now testing 305 00:12:58,511 --> 00:13:00,000 whether they are aware of our sensors probing them. 306 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,081 whether they are aware of our sensors probing them. 307 00:13:02,148 --> 00:13:03,482 So far, we believe 308 00:13:03,549 --> 00:13:06,000 we have pinpointed Lutan's government compound. 309 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,152 we have pinpointed Lutan's government compound. 310 00:13:06,218 --> 00:13:08,354 The vaccine, sir. 311 00:13:08,420 --> 00:13:09,922 Yes, Doctor? 312 00:13:09,989 --> 00:13:11,891 The vaccine. 313 00:13:11,957 --> 00:13:12,000 I'm a physician-- I've seen death-- 314 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:14,093 I'm a physician-- I've seen death-- 315 00:13:14,160 --> 00:13:17,096 but not on the scale this could mean. 316 00:13:17,163 --> 00:13:18,000 You were testing if you can replicate the vaccine. 317 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:20,499 You were testing if you can replicate the vaccine. 318 00:13:20,566 --> 00:13:21,567 And we can't. 319 00:13:21,634 --> 00:13:24,000 The sample works fine when used as an injection 320 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,303 The sample works fine when used as an injection 321 00:13:24,370 --> 00:13:26,972 but becomes unstable when we try to replicate it. 322 00:13:27,039 --> 00:13:29,842 You must get the vaccine from the planet, Captain 323 00:13:29,909 --> 00:13:30,000 as much as you can immediately. 324 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,977 as much as you can immediately. 325 00:13:32,044 --> 00:13:33,846 I'm aware of that, Doctor. 326 00:13:33,913 --> 00:13:36,000 You've never had to watch a patient die from this disease. 327 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,949 You've never had to watch a patient die from this disease. 328 00:13:37,016 --> 00:13:38,250 That's true. 329 00:13:40,653 --> 00:13:42,000 But I have seen my share of death. 330 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,822 But I have seen my share of death. 331 00:13:45,357 --> 00:13:46,825 ( sighs ) 332 00:13:46,892 --> 00:13:47,993 Damn! 333 00:13:48,060 --> 00:13:49,595 Where are the calluses 334 00:13:49,662 --> 00:13:52,464 we doctors are supposed to grow over our feelings? 335 00:13:52,531 --> 00:13:54,000 Perhaps the good ones never get them. 336 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,935 Perhaps the good ones never get them. 337 00:14:01,273 --> 00:14:04,910 May I speak to you about my son, Wesley? 338 00:14:04,977 --> 00:14:06,000 What? 339 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,045 What? 340 00:14:06,111 --> 00:14:07,413 Oh. Yes. 341 00:14:07,479 --> 00:14:09,048 All right. 342 00:14:09,114 --> 00:14:10,516 He seems quite interested 343 00:14:10,583 --> 00:14:12,000 in starship operations 344 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,084 in starship operations 345 00:14:12,151 --> 00:14:15,120 and, speaking as a mother, of course 346 00:14:15,187 --> 00:14:16,989 he seems quite knowledgeable. 347 00:14:17,056 --> 00:14:18,000 Well, yes... speaking as a mother. 348 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,158 Well, yes... speaking as a mother. 349 00:14:19,225 --> 00:14:21,026 He's on the turbolift. 350 00:14:21,093 --> 00:14:24,000 You'll remember you ordered him to stay off of the Bridge. 351 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,097 You'll remember you ordered him to stay off of the Bridge. 352 00:14:38,177 --> 00:14:39,511 Wesley. 353 00:14:41,146 --> 00:14:42,000 I haven't stepped one foot 354 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,082 I haven't stepped one foot 355 00:14:43,148 --> 00:14:44,950 on your Bridge, Captain. 356 00:14:45,017 --> 00:14:46,885 All right, sir, I'll see that 357 00:14:46,952 --> 00:14:48,000 he leaves immediately. 358 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,420 he leaves immediately. 359 00:14:48,487 --> 00:14:50,089 No. 360 00:14:50,155 --> 00:14:51,490 No? 361 00:14:53,425 --> 00:14:54,000 Why don't you sit at Ops 362 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,961 Why don't you sit at Ops 363 00:14:56,028 --> 00:14:57,663 next to Lieutenant La Forge? 364 00:14:57,730 --> 00:14:59,198 Sir? 365 00:14:59,265 --> 00:15:00,000 Sir? 366 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,165 Sir? 367 00:15:00,232 --> 00:15:02,568 Is the whole ship deaf? 368 00:15:02,635 --> 00:15:05,170 Sit down over there, young man. 369 00:15:09,275 --> 00:15:10,609 PICARD: Temporarily. 370 00:15:14,280 --> 00:15:16,115 Captain, we have more information 371 00:15:16,181 --> 00:15:18,000 from the briefing studies on Ligon. 372 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,584 from the briefing studies on Ligon. 373 00:15:19,752 --> 00:15:21,153 Oh, excuse me. 374 00:15:21,220 --> 00:15:23,622 Dr. Crusher, some of this may interest you. 375 00:15:26,058 --> 00:15:27,626 Let's hear the analysis. 376 00:15:27,693 --> 00:15:29,461 It is a highly structured society 377 00:15:29,528 --> 00:15:30,000 in which people live by strict codes of honor. 378 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:32,231 in which people live by strict codes of honor. 379 00:15:32,298 --> 00:15:33,599 For example, what Lutan did 380 00:15:33,666 --> 00:15:36,000 is similar to what certain American Indians once did 381 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,535 is similar to what certain American Indians once did 382 00:15:36,602 --> 00:15:38,070 called "counting coup." 383 00:15:38,137 --> 00:15:40,639 That is from an obscure language known as French. 384 00:15:40,706 --> 00:15:42,000 DATA: "Counting coup..." 385 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,041 DATA: "Counting coup..." 386 00:15:42,107 --> 00:15:44,610 Mr. Data, the French language 387 00:15:44,677 --> 00:15:48,000 for centuries on Earth represented civilization. 388 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,047 for centuries on Earth represented civilization. 389 00:15:49,048 --> 00:15:50,182 Indeed? 390 00:15:50,249 --> 00:15:51,317 But surely, sir... 391 00:15:51,383 --> 00:15:54,000 I suggest you drop it, Mr. Data. 392 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,153 I suggest you drop it, Mr. Data. 393 00:15:56,689 --> 00:15:58,123 Yes, sir. 394 00:15:58,190 --> 00:15:59,458 "Counting coup" could be 395 00:15:59,525 --> 00:16:00,000 something as simple as touching an enemy with a stick in battle 396 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:03,162 something as simple as touching an enemy with a stick in battle 397 00:16:03,228 --> 00:16:06,000 or taking something from him and escaping. 398 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,031 or taking something from him and escaping. 399 00:16:06,098 --> 00:16:08,033 It was considered extremely heroic. 400 00:16:08,100 --> 00:16:09,301 And under these circumstances 401 00:16:09,368 --> 00:16:11,036 Lutan considers himself heroic 402 00:16:11,103 --> 00:16:12,000 risking literally everything 403 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,171 risking literally everything 404 00:16:12,237 --> 00:16:15,040 in the face of our superior power. 405 00:16:15,107 --> 00:16:18,000 And it fits Lutan's personality profile as well. 406 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,744 And it fits Lutan's personality profile as well. 407 00:16:18,811 --> 00:16:22,081 He has an abnormally high need for achievement. 408 00:16:22,147 --> 00:16:24,000 Self-image to him is a function 409 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,616 Self-image to him is a function 410 00:16:24,683 --> 00:16:26,385 of what he thinks he's achieved. 411 00:16:26,452 --> 00:16:29,521 Those who set their standards too high 412 00:16:29,588 --> 00:16:30,000 can kill to meet them. 413 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,623 can kill to meet them. 414 00:16:31,690 --> 00:16:33,158 Why Tasha? 415 00:16:33,225 --> 00:16:35,160 As a Starfleet security officer 416 00:16:35,227 --> 00:16:36,000 she may have represented his riskiest prize. 417 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,663 she may have represented his riskiest prize. 418 00:16:37,730 --> 00:16:38,497 ( control buzzes ) 419 00:16:38,564 --> 00:16:40,366 Transmission from planet surface, sir. 420 00:16:40,432 --> 00:16:42,000 DATA: Main viewer on. 421 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,468 DATA: Main viewer on. 422 00:16:42,534 --> 00:16:45,204 PICARD: Well, Lutan, what do you want? 423 00:16:45,270 --> 00:16:48,000 You will display your image, please. 424 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,273 You will display your image, please. 425 00:16:48,340 --> 00:16:50,209 What is required is an image 426 00:16:50,275 --> 00:16:52,144 of Lieutenant Yar, well and... 427 00:16:52,211 --> 00:16:54,000 Are you making demands, Captain? 428 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,446 Are you making demands, Captain? 429 00:16:54,513 --> 00:16:56,115 Sir. 430 00:16:59,318 --> 00:17:00,000 ( control beeps ) 431 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,419 ( control beeps ) 432 00:17:00,486 --> 00:17:03,188 According to the Ligon code of honor 433 00:17:03,255 --> 00:17:05,657 Lutan has done what he set out to do: 434 00:17:05,724 --> 00:17:06,000 achieve recognition for being daring and bold. 435 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:08,327 achieve recognition for being daring and bold. 436 00:17:08,394 --> 00:17:11,463 We've studied this in some depth now, sir. 437 00:17:11,530 --> 00:17:12,000 The proper thing for you to do now 438 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:14,466 The proper thing for you to do now 439 00:17:14,533 --> 00:17:17,336 is to ask to get Tasha back. 440 00:17:17,403 --> 00:17:18,000 Ask for her? 441 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,071 Ask for her? 442 00:17:19,138 --> 00:17:21,774 Politely, Captain. 443 00:17:24,443 --> 00:17:25,778 ( control beeps ) 444 00:17:30,349 --> 00:17:31,683 And now, Lutan 445 00:17:31,750 --> 00:17:35,754 you have boldly taken Lieutenant Yar from us 446 00:17:35,821 --> 00:17:36,000 and we ask that... 447 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:38,791 and we ask that... 448 00:17:38,857 --> 00:17:41,360 that you now please return her. 449 00:17:42,761 --> 00:17:44,696 Then come visit us, Captain 450 00:17:44,763 --> 00:17:47,433 and we shall return her to you. 451 00:17:53,238 --> 00:17:54,000 Commander. 452 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,740 Commander. 453 00:17:54,807 --> 00:17:57,109 "Commander"? 454 00:17:57,176 --> 00:17:59,178 That's quite formal. 455 00:17:59,244 --> 00:18:00,000 So is this request, sir. 456 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:02,314 So is this request, sir. 457 00:18:02,381 --> 00:18:05,250 We believe it would be preferable 458 00:18:05,317 --> 00:18:06,000 if the Captain led this away party. 459 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:08,120 if the Captain led this away party. 460 00:18:08,187 --> 00:18:09,254 Agreed, sir. 461 00:18:09,321 --> 00:18:12,000 Their customs concerning guests make it much preferable. 462 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,257 Their customs concerning guests make it much preferable. 463 00:18:12,324 --> 00:18:15,761 And I'm very much against that idea. 464 00:18:15,828 --> 00:18:18,000 Lutan is clearly a liar and devious. 465 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,263 Lutan is clearly a liar and devious. 466 00:18:18,330 --> 00:18:19,598 Counselor Troi has admitted 467 00:18:19,665 --> 00:18:21,633 that she believes he's capable of killing. 468 00:18:21,700 --> 00:18:24,000 It's my duty is to keep the Captain from danger, sir. 469 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,770 It's my duty is to keep the Captain from danger, sir. 470 00:18:24,837 --> 00:18:27,272 Except that Ligonian custom makes it clear 471 00:18:27,339 --> 00:18:30,000 that a visiting leader becomes an honored guest. 472 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,409 that a visiting leader becomes an honored guest. 473 00:18:30,476 --> 00:18:31,043 Not us. 474 00:18:31,109 --> 00:18:33,245 Not second in command. 475 00:18:33,312 --> 00:18:34,713 Him. 476 00:18:34,780 --> 00:18:36,000 And the custom requires 477 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,381 And the custom requires 478 00:18:36,448 --> 00:18:39,885 that Lutan should die rather than violate that. 479 00:18:44,923 --> 00:18:47,559 Yes, it seems reasonable, put that way. 480 00:18:47,626 --> 00:18:48,000 But I warn you, if you get hurt 481 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:50,596 But I warn you, if you get hurt 482 00:18:50,662 --> 00:18:52,798 I'll put you on report, Captain. 483 00:19:08,780 --> 00:19:12,000 Welcome to my centerplace, Captain Picard. 484 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,251 Welcome to my centerplace, Captain Picard. 485 00:19:12,317 --> 00:19:16,288 Consider yourselves my honored guests. 486 00:19:16,355 --> 00:19:18,000 Every hospitality will be accorded you. 487 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,390 Every hospitality will be accorded you. 488 00:19:18,457 --> 00:19:20,526 This is my first one: 489 00:19:20,592 --> 00:19:22,728 Yareena. 490 00:19:22,794 --> 00:19:24,000 PICARD: Lutan is a fortunate man. 491 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,330 PICARD: Lutan is a fortunate man. 492 00:19:25,397 --> 00:19:27,232 You've met Counselor Troi. 493 00:19:27,299 --> 00:19:28,367 Yes. As on your vessel 494 00:19:28,433 --> 00:19:30,000 you have only to name whatever courtesy we can provide. 495 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:32,237 you have only to name whatever courtesy we can provide. 496 00:19:32,304 --> 00:19:34,840 Then, sir, the courtesy of seeing Lieutenant Yar. 497 00:19:34,907 --> 00:19:36,000 Lieutenant Yar will be returned to you tonight 498 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:38,477 Lieutenant Yar will be returned to you tonight 499 00:19:38,544 --> 00:19:41,380 at a banquet I have arranged in your honor. 500 00:19:41,446 --> 00:19:42,000 I'd like to see her now. 501 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:44,449 I'd like to see her now. 502 00:19:44,516 --> 00:19:46,752 Bring Lieutenant Yar. 503 00:19:46,818 --> 00:19:48,000 I find it odd, Captain, that a man of your experience 504 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:50,589 I find it odd, Captain, that a man of your experience 505 00:19:50,656 --> 00:19:52,257 has such difficulty 506 00:19:52,324 --> 00:19:54,000 in understanding ordinary politeness. 507 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,760 in understanding ordinary politeness. 508 00:19:54,826 --> 00:19:57,663 Such as the politeness of saying "please" 509 00:19:57,729 --> 00:19:58,964 before abducting someone? 510 00:19:59,031 --> 00:20:00,000 The expression "please" is used 511 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,500 The expression "please" is used 512 00:20:01,567 --> 00:20:04,503 only when requesting the person back. 513 00:20:04,570 --> 00:20:06,000 Yours is a different world. 514 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,838 Yours is a different world. 515 00:20:06,905 --> 00:20:12,000 With clear and simple ways deeply rooted in our culture. 516 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,210 With clear and simple ways deeply rooted in our culture. 517 00:20:12,277 --> 00:20:16,915 If you are willing to ask for Lieutenant Yar's return 518 00:20:16,982 --> 00:20:18,000 tonight in front of all 519 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,451 tonight in front of all 520 00:20:19,518 --> 00:20:21,853 honor will be satisfied. 521 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:24,000 One can see the importance of honor here, sir. 522 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:26,725 One can see the importance of honor here, sir. 523 00:20:26,792 --> 00:20:29,661 Honor is everything. 524 00:20:29,728 --> 00:20:30,000 ( Yar grunting ) 525 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:32,464 ( Yar grunting ) 526 00:20:36,868 --> 00:20:40,272 Have you been treated well, Lieutenant? 527 00:20:40,339 --> 00:20:41,907 Fine, Captain. 528 00:20:41,974 --> 00:20:42,000 But they're showing some signs of wear. 529 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,610 But they're showing some signs of wear. 530 00:20:44,676 --> 00:20:47,479 There isn't any need to be concerned, Captain. 531 00:20:47,546 --> 00:20:48,000 She's been well cared for. 532 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,014 She's been well cared for. 533 00:20:49,081 --> 00:20:51,416 My ship's company and I are certain 534 00:20:51,483 --> 00:20:53,619 of your gentle wisdom in that. 535 00:20:53,685 --> 00:20:54,000 For a moment, I thought I heard a threat implied. 536 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:57,389 For a moment, I thought I heard a threat implied. 537 00:20:57,456 --> 00:20:59,424 But that would be foolishness. 538 00:20:59,491 --> 00:21:00,000 Something to be carefully avoided, I agree. 539 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:02,628 Something to be carefully avoided, I agree. 540 00:21:02,694 --> 00:21:06,000 The festivities for her return to you are in preparation. 541 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,565 The festivities for her return to you are in preparation. 542 00:21:06,632 --> 00:21:08,433 Shall we retire till then? 543 00:21:08,500 --> 00:21:10,402 Until tonight, Lutan. 544 00:21:13,839 --> 00:21:15,807 ( rhythmic tapping ) 545 00:21:42,968 --> 00:21:45,804 Lutan, you have granted us hospitality 546 00:21:45,871 --> 00:21:48,000 and the safety of your centerplace. 547 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,607 and the safety of your centerplace. 548 00:21:48,674 --> 00:21:51,977 The gifts you give us are rare and precious. 549 00:21:52,044 --> 00:21:53,011 We thank you. 550 00:21:53,078 --> 00:21:54,000 And now, according to the customs of your ancestors 551 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:59,584 And now, according to the customs of your ancestors 552 00:21:59,651 --> 00:22:00,000 whom we honor and respect 553 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,521 whom we honor and respect 554 00:22:02,587 --> 00:22:05,090 I am here in peace 555 00:22:05,157 --> 00:22:06,000 to ask for the return of Lieutenant Yar. 556 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,492 to ask for the return of Lieutenant Yar. 557 00:22:08,660 --> 00:22:10,929 Well spoken. 558 00:22:10,996 --> 00:22:12,000 There are those among my equals in this gathering who were wary 559 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:14,633 There are those among my equals in this gathering who were wary 560 00:22:14,700 --> 00:22:16,668 of my approaching the Federation. 561 00:22:16,735 --> 00:22:18,000 I am proud to have taken 562 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,437 I am proud to have taken 563 00:22:18,503 --> 00:22:20,505 this first step toward a treaty 564 00:22:20,572 --> 00:22:24,000 and proud that we have something of great value to offer you. 565 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,543 and proud that we have something of great value to offer you. 566 00:22:26,411 --> 00:22:29,347 A priceless, life-giving vaccine. 567 00:22:29,414 --> 00:22:30,000 The abduction I have done according to our custom 568 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,417 The abduction I have done according to our custom 569 00:22:32,484 --> 00:22:33,919 for all to see. 570 00:22:35,921 --> 00:22:36,000 Your conduct in this matter 571 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:39,024 Your conduct in this matter 572 00:22:39,091 --> 00:22:41,660 has been beyond exemplary, Captain Picard. 573 00:22:41,727 --> 00:22:42,000 But now that the moment has come 574 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:44,062 But now that the moment has come 575 00:22:44,129 --> 00:22:48,000 I find that I cannot part with her. 576 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,100 I find that I cannot part with her. 577 00:22:48,166 --> 00:22:50,502 ( all gasp and murmur ) 578 00:22:50,569 --> 00:22:52,838 You speak of a code of honor. 579 00:22:52,904 --> 00:22:54,000 What you are saying now according to our customs 580 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,373 What you are saying now according to our customs 581 00:22:55,440 --> 00:22:56,541 is called an act of war. 582 00:22:56,608 --> 00:23:00,000 This is not an act of war, but of love. 583 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,011 This is not an act of war, but of love. 584 00:23:01,480 --> 00:23:03,882 I want Lieutenant Yar to become my first one. 585 00:23:03,949 --> 00:23:06,000 I challenge your right of supersedence! 586 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,585 I challenge your right of supersedence! 587 00:23:06,651 --> 00:23:08,987 No woman has challenged supersedence for over 200 years. 588 00:23:09,054 --> 00:23:11,623 The right is mine and I will have it. 589 00:23:11,690 --> 00:23:12,000 Natasha Yar, I challenge you. 590 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,959 Natasha Yar, I challenge you. 591 00:23:14,025 --> 00:23:15,527 A struggle to the death. 592 00:23:15,594 --> 00:23:17,529 No! 593 00:23:17,596 --> 00:23:18,000 The challenge is unequivocally refused. 594 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:20,465 The challenge is unequivocally refused. 595 00:23:20,532 --> 00:23:23,902 Then you shall have no treaty, no vaccine 596 00:23:23,969 --> 00:23:24,000 and no Lieutenant Yar! 597 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,670 and no Lieutenant Yar! 598 00:23:29,174 --> 00:23:30,000 Ship's Log, First Officer Riker reporting: 599 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,643 Ship's Log, First Officer Riker reporting: 600 00:23:31,710 --> 00:23:32,577 We've been informed 601 00:23:32,644 --> 00:23:34,679 of the challenge to Lieutenant Yar 602 00:23:34,746 --> 00:23:36,000 and are maintaining combat readiness around the clock. 603 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,783 and are maintaining combat readiness around the clock. 604 00:23:37,849 --> 00:23:41,820 We are probing Lutan's compound deeply with our sensors now 605 00:23:41,887 --> 00:23:42,000 still unnoticed. 606 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:44,156 still unnoticed. 607 00:23:49,661 --> 00:23:51,630 Captain. Deanna. 608 00:23:53,732 --> 00:23:54,000 Did you have any idea, Lieutenant 609 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,834 Did you have any idea, Lieutenant 610 00:23:55,901 --> 00:23:58,003 that Lutan was suddenly going to announce 611 00:23:58,069 --> 00:24:00,000 that he wanted you for his first one? 612 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,605 that he wanted you for his first one? 613 00:24:00,672 --> 00:24:02,140 No, sir. 614 00:24:02,207 --> 00:24:05,577 Tell me what you know about this. 615 00:24:05,644 --> 00:24:06,000 Nothing, sir. 616 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,212 Nothing, sir. 617 00:24:08,814 --> 00:24:10,715 But it was a thrill. 618 00:24:10,782 --> 00:24:12,000 Lutan is such... 619 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:14,152 Lutan is such... 620 00:24:14,219 --> 00:24:17,022 such a basic male image 621 00:24:17,088 --> 00:24:18,000 and having him say he wants you... 622 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,758 and having him say he wants you... 623 00:24:19,825 --> 00:24:23,161 Yes, of course it made me feel good when he... 624 00:24:25,163 --> 00:24:28,133 Troi, I'm your friend and you tricked me! 625 00:24:28,200 --> 00:24:30,000 Only so you'd think about it, completely and clearly. 626 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:33,104 Only so you'd think about it, completely and clearly. 627 00:24:33,171 --> 00:24:36,000 We're all being manipulated, Lieutenant. 628 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,074 We're all being manipulated, Lieutenant. 629 00:24:36,141 --> 00:24:37,275 myself most of all. 630 00:24:37,342 --> 00:24:41,146 How simple all this would be without the prime directive. 631 00:24:41,213 --> 00:24:42,000 That thought had passed through my mind, Counselor. 632 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:46,852 That thought had passed through my mind, Counselor. 633 00:24:54,226 --> 00:24:56,828 What is this message from Starbase 14? 634 00:24:56,895 --> 00:24:58,830 It's showing the infection rates-- 635 00:24:58,897 --> 00:25:00,000 percentage illness increases. 636 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,800 percentage illness increases. 637 00:25:01,867 --> 00:25:05,804 Plague on Styris IV has flared up out of control. 638 00:25:05,871 --> 00:25:06,000 LA FORGE: They're estimating deaths 639 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:08,506 LA FORGE: They're estimating deaths 640 00:25:08,573 --> 00:25:10,642 in the millions, sir. 641 00:25:10,709 --> 00:25:12,000 Captain Picard, come in. 642 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,677 Captain Picard, come in. 643 00:25:12,744 --> 00:25:14,813 I know I can win-- 644 00:25:14,880 --> 00:25:17,549 not that I'd take her life, of course-- 645 00:25:17,616 --> 00:25:18,000 but I'd be glad to embarrass her. 646 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,951 but I'd be glad to embarrass her. 647 00:25:20,018 --> 00:25:23,722 The idea of accusing me of taking... 648 00:25:25,824 --> 00:25:27,759 The plague? 649 00:25:27,826 --> 00:25:30,000 If anything, even worse than we'd heard. 650 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,996 If anything, even worse than we'd heard. 651 00:25:31,062 --> 00:25:34,566 Which means they desperately need the vaccine, sir. 652 00:25:34,633 --> 00:25:36,000 And I know I can win this challenge. 653 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,735 And I know I can win this challenge. 654 00:25:36,801 --> 00:25:39,938 You have nothing to prove here, Lieutenant. 655 00:25:40,005 --> 00:25:42,000 But the vaccine is important in this case, sir. 656 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,974 But the vaccine is important in this case, sir. 657 00:25:43,041 --> 00:25:45,810 Counselor, you're the last person I'd expect to argue 658 00:25:45,877 --> 00:25:47,646 in favor of accepting the challenge. 659 00:25:47,712 --> 00:25:48,000 Betazoid blood is also practical, Captain. 660 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:51,182 Betazoid blood is also practical, Captain. 661 00:25:51,249 --> 00:25:54,000 The odds are very good she'd defeat Lutan's wife easily 662 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,287 The odds are very good she'd defeat Lutan's wife easily 663 00:25:55,353 --> 00:25:58,623 and you would win all the bargaining points you need. 664 00:25:58,690 --> 00:26:00,000 "The odds are..." 665 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,126 "The odds are..." 666 00:26:01,192 --> 00:26:02,961 You have pointed out yourself 667 00:26:03,028 --> 00:26:04,763 we are all at risk 668 00:26:04,829 --> 00:26:06,000 every day of every mission. 669 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,332 every day of every mission. 670 00:26:07,399 --> 00:26:10,702 I want some explanation from Lutan. 671 00:26:14,272 --> 00:26:18,000 Lutan, why are you obsessed with this Lieutenant Yar? 672 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,843 Lutan, why are you obsessed with this Lieutenant Yar? 673 00:26:18,910 --> 00:26:21,913 Surely Yareena is more desirable. 674 00:26:21,980 --> 00:26:24,000 Certainly she can offer you much more. 675 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,683 Certainly she can offer you much more. 676 00:26:24,749 --> 00:26:28,253 She owns many things, many lands. 677 00:26:28,320 --> 00:26:30,000 It's a great pity you began 678 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:30,722 It's a great pity you began 679 00:26:30,789 --> 00:26:33,358 by abducting my security officer, Lutan 680 00:26:33,425 --> 00:26:36,000 because I should tell you, I do admire 681 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,295 because I should tell you, I do admire 682 00:26:37,362 --> 00:26:39,798 the hospitality you offer here. 683 00:26:39,864 --> 00:26:42,000 I am in the grip of forces you do not understand. 684 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,601 I am in the grip of forces you do not understand. 685 00:26:43,668 --> 00:26:45,136 Some of it I do understand. 686 00:26:45,203 --> 00:26:47,205 She's a rather lovely female. 687 00:26:47,272 --> 00:26:48,000 ( chuckles ) 688 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,206 ( chuckles ) 689 00:26:48,273 --> 00:26:50,108 You surprise me, Captain. 690 00:26:50,175 --> 00:26:53,278 What do you know of needs and feelings? 691 00:26:53,345 --> 00:26:54,000 Nothing. 692 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,279 Nothing. 693 00:26:54,346 --> 00:26:56,281 Well, almost nothing-- 694 00:26:56,348 --> 00:26:59,017 in my position as ship's Captain. 695 00:26:59,084 --> 00:27:00,000 ( chuckles ) 696 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,251 ( chuckles ) 697 00:27:00,318 --> 00:27:01,820 I see. 698 00:27:01,886 --> 00:27:04,990 But it puzzles me. 699 00:27:05,056 --> 00:27:06,000 If you feel like that for Tasha 700 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,092 If you feel like that for Tasha 701 00:27:07,158 --> 00:27:09,995 why have you challenged her to a fight to the death? 702 00:27:10,061 --> 00:27:12,000 Not I; Yareena. 703 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,897 Not I; Yareena. 704 00:27:12,964 --> 00:27:15,166 I am merely a spectator. 705 00:27:15,233 --> 00:27:18,000 Ah, but you are also a man of great importance and wealth. 706 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,671 Ah, but you are also a man of great importance and wealth. 707 00:27:19,738 --> 00:27:21,973 Great importance, perhaps, but he doe... 708 00:27:26,911 --> 00:27:28,680 I see. 709 00:27:28,747 --> 00:27:30,000 You too understand the proper value of women. 710 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,783 You too understand the proper value of women. 711 00:27:31,850 --> 00:27:36,000 We understand that they are highly pleasant things 712 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,054 We understand that they are highly pleasant things 713 00:27:36,121 --> 00:27:41,860 but, after all, unimportant-- except for the land they own. 714 00:27:41,926 --> 00:27:42,000 You are a truly clever person, Lutan. 715 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:45,130 You are a truly clever person, Lutan. 716 00:27:45,196 --> 00:27:47,399 You stand to lose nothing 717 00:27:47,465 --> 00:27:48,000 either way the challenge goes. 718 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:50,301 either way the challenge goes. 719 00:27:50,368 --> 00:27:54,000 A code of honor protects one, Captain, like a magic cloak. 720 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,807 A code of honor protects one, Captain, like a magic cloak. 721 00:27:55,874 --> 00:27:59,244 I will order Lieutenant Yar to fight. 722 00:27:59,310 --> 00:28:00,000 And may your cloak bring you all you deserve. 723 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:04,349 And may your cloak bring you all you deserve. 724 00:28:16,928 --> 00:28:18,000 ( door chimes ) 725 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,029 ( door chimes ) 726 00:28:18,096 --> 00:28:19,431 Come in. 727 00:28:22,801 --> 00:28:24,000 Why that razor, my friend? 728 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,803 Why that razor, my friend? 729 00:28:24,869 --> 00:28:28,039 Why not the one I adjusted to perfect efficiency? 730 00:28:28,106 --> 00:28:30,000 Shaving is a human art form, Data. 731 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,242 Shaving is a human art form, Data. 732 00:28:31,309 --> 00:28:34,446 Technological perfection can shave too close. 733 00:28:34,512 --> 00:28:36,000 Puzzling. 734 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,815 Puzzling. 735 00:28:36,881 --> 00:28:39,451 How can anything be too efficient? 736 00:28:39,517 --> 00:28:41,853 Thousands of things are too efficient, Data 737 00:28:41,920 --> 00:28:42,000 at least for humans. 738 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,121 at least for humans. 739 00:28:43,188 --> 00:28:45,857 We always come back to the human equation. 740 00:28:45,924 --> 00:28:47,358 Exactly. 741 00:28:47,425 --> 00:28:48,000 Have you continued to work on it? 742 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,894 Have you continued to work on it? 743 00:28:49,961 --> 00:28:52,897 Constantly, my friend... 744 00:28:52,964 --> 00:28:54,000 particularly the humor. 745 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,366 particularly the humor. 746 00:28:55,433 --> 00:28:57,936 A man goes to a store to buy some kidneys. 747 00:28:58,002 --> 00:28:59,070 Oh, no... 748 00:28:59,137 --> 00:29:00,000 He says to the shopkeeper 749 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,405 He says to the shopkeeper 750 00:29:00,472 --> 00:29:02,841 "I'd like a pound of kiddillies, please." 751 00:29:02,907 --> 00:29:05,477 The shopkeeper says, "You mean kidneys, don't you?" 752 00:29:05,543 --> 00:29:06,000 The man says, "I said kiddillies, diddle I?" 753 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:08,847 The man says, "I said kiddillies, diddle I?" 754 00:29:08,913 --> 00:29:11,516 It's too old 755 00:29:11,583 --> 00:29:12,000 and you didn't tell it very well. 756 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,818 and you didn't tell it very well. 757 00:29:13,885 --> 00:29:16,955 How do you know when something is funny? 758 00:29:17,021 --> 00:29:18,000 It's not explainable. 759 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,456 It's not explainable. 760 00:29:18,523 --> 00:29:20,058 You... you just do. 761 00:29:20,125 --> 00:29:22,827 Perhaps it is you, Geordi. 762 00:29:22,894 --> 00:29:24,000 Includling the kiddillies 763 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,829 Includling the kiddillies 764 00:29:24,896 --> 00:29:27,799 I've told 662 jokes and you've not... 765 00:29:27,866 --> 00:29:29,834 "Includling the kiddillies"! 766 00:29:29,901 --> 00:29:30,000 Now, see, that's funny. 767 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,302 Now, see, that's funny. 768 00:29:31,369 --> 00:29:32,470 ( laughing ) 769 00:29:32,537 --> 00:29:34,239 It was not meant as a joke. 770 00:29:34,305 --> 00:29:36,000 ( laughing harder ) 771 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,241 ( laughing harder ) 772 00:29:36,307 --> 00:29:38,243 The tongue slipped. 773 00:29:38,309 --> 00:29:40,445 Oh... oh boy. 774 00:29:40,512 --> 00:29:42,000 ( over com ): Riker to Commander Data, Lieutenant La Forge. 775 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,448 ( over com ): Riker to Commander Data, Lieutenant La Forge. 776 00:29:43,515 --> 00:29:46,951 Report to the transporter room for away-party duty. 777 00:29:53,057 --> 00:29:54,000 First Officer to Captain. 778 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,459 First Officer to Captain. 779 00:29:54,526 --> 00:29:56,461 Ready with the away personnel. 780 00:29:56,528 --> 00:29:58,062 Lock in on this location. 781 00:29:58,129 --> 00:29:59,831 Transporter locked in, sir. 782 00:29:59,898 --> 00:30:00,000 Energize! 783 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,266 Energize! 784 00:30:06,004 --> 00:30:07,872 You've both seen the message about the plague? 785 00:30:07,939 --> 00:30:10,808 And how badly the vaccine is needed, yes, sir. 786 00:30:10,875 --> 00:30:12,000 We need to know as much as possible 787 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,577 We need to know as much as possible 788 00:30:12,644 --> 00:30:14,078 about Ligonian armaments. 789 00:30:14,145 --> 00:30:16,080 Data, especially important 790 00:30:16,147 --> 00:30:18,000 is an analysis of their combat capabilities. 791 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,416 is an analysis of their combat capabilities. 792 00:30:18,483 --> 00:30:20,585 Geordi, concentrate on their cutting edges 793 00:30:20,652 --> 00:30:23,087 wherever applicable-- durability, composition 794 00:30:23,154 --> 00:30:24,000 weaknesses of material. 795 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,455 weaknesses of material. 796 00:30:24,522 --> 00:30:25,390 Aye, sir. 797 00:30:25,456 --> 00:30:27,492 From any particular point of view, sir? 798 00:30:27,559 --> 00:30:30,000 From the perspective of Lieutenant Yar 799 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,462 From the perspective of Lieutenant Yar 800 00:30:31,529 --> 00:30:34,566 using them in combat with Lutan's wife. 801 00:30:34,632 --> 00:30:36,000 Most interesting. 802 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,835 Most interesting. 803 00:30:37,902 --> 00:30:41,573 Could this be human joke number 663? 804 00:30:41,639 --> 00:30:42,000 Negative, Data. 805 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,907 Negative, Data. 806 00:30:42,974 --> 00:30:44,943 That's a Captain's order. 807 00:30:45,009 --> 00:30:47,912 Which makes it important to know 808 00:30:47,979 --> 00:30:48,000 which of these weapons are to be used. 809 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:50,381 which of these weapons are to be used. 810 00:30:50,448 --> 00:30:53,618 And that won't be known until combat begins. 811 00:30:57,021 --> 00:30:58,957 You're right, Data. 812 00:30:59,023 --> 00:31:00,000 It does sound like a joke. 813 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,993 It does sound like a joke. 814 00:31:02,060 --> 00:31:04,128 With the power of the Enterprise 815 00:31:04,195 --> 00:31:06,000 we could overwhelm this place easily, just take what we want. 816 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:08,032 we could overwhelm this place easily, just take what we want. 817 00:31:08,099 --> 00:31:11,069 I may not understand human humor, sir 818 00:31:11,135 --> 00:31:12,000 but I am a Starfleet Academy graduate. 819 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,204 but I am a Starfleet Academy graduate. 820 00:31:13,271 --> 00:31:15,073 Which means, of course... 821 00:31:15,139 --> 00:31:17,508 Understanding the prime directive, sir. 822 00:31:17,575 --> 00:31:18,000 ( sighs ) 823 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,476 ( sighs ) 824 00:31:18,543 --> 00:31:22,013 And that is, ironically, what this is about. 825 00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:24,000 By our standards, the customs here, their... code of honor 826 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:26,384 By our standards, the customs here, their... code of honor 827 00:31:26,451 --> 00:31:29,087 is the same kind of pompous, strutting charades 828 00:31:29,153 --> 00:31:30,000 that endangered our own species a few centuries ago. 829 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:32,056 that endangered our own species a few centuries ago. 830 00:31:32,123 --> 00:31:33,157 We evolved out of it 831 00:31:33,224 --> 00:31:36,000 because no one tried to impose their own set of... 832 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,495 because no one tried to impose their own set of... 833 00:31:37,562 --> 00:31:39,497 I'm sorry, this is becoming a speech. 834 00:31:39,564 --> 00:31:41,099 You are the Captain, sir. 835 00:31:41,165 --> 00:31:42,000 You're entitled. 836 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,367 You're entitled. 837 00:31:42,433 --> 00:31:46,371 Mm, not entitled to ramble on about something everyone knows. 838 00:31:46,437 --> 00:31:48,000 Carry on. 839 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,139 Carry on. 840 00:31:49,340 --> 00:31:53,211 Ship's Log, Commander William Riker reporting: 841 00:31:53,278 --> 00:31:54,000 Continuing our appraisal of Ligonian technology 842 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:56,214 Continuing our appraisal of Ligonian technology 843 00:31:56,281 --> 00:31:58,583 the Captain has made it clear he wants Lieutenant Yar 844 00:31:58,650 --> 00:32:00,000 beamed immediately to safety 845 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,018 beamed immediately to safety 846 00:32:00,084 --> 00:32:02,120 if her life should become endangered. 847 00:32:02,186 --> 00:32:03,588 I fervently hope the rules 848 00:32:03,655 --> 00:32:06,000 of that contest make it possible. 849 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,324 of that contest make it possible. 850 00:32:06,391 --> 00:32:08,126 Riker to Transporter Chief. 851 00:32:08,192 --> 00:32:10,928 Do we have our people on sensors yet? 852 00:32:10,995 --> 00:32:12,000 Their general area, sir, visual on screen now. 853 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:14,966 Their general area, sir, visual on screen now. 854 00:32:15,033 --> 00:32:18,000 As you see, we're still doing some fine tuning. 855 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,236 As you see, we're still doing some fine tuning. 856 00:32:20,038 --> 00:32:21,472 I've agreed to this meeting 857 00:32:21,539 --> 00:32:23,074 but I see no point to it. 858 00:32:23,141 --> 00:32:24,000 You've accepted the challenge 859 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,442 You've accepted the challenge 860 00:32:24,509 --> 00:32:26,444 and there is nothing further to say. 861 00:32:26,511 --> 00:32:28,446 I think you should know that there is 862 00:32:28,513 --> 00:32:30,000 no physical training anywhere that matches Starfleet 863 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,716 no physical training anywhere that matches Starfleet 864 00:32:31,783 --> 00:32:33,685 especially its security people. 865 00:32:33,751 --> 00:32:36,000 And you should know that even though these contests are rare 866 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,221 And you should know that even though these contests are rare 867 00:32:37,288 --> 00:32:40,558 we have a tradition of making ourselves capable of them. 868 00:32:40,625 --> 00:32:42,000 Yareena, my acceptance had nothing to do with Lutan. 869 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:45,129 Yareena, my acceptance had nothing to do with Lutan. 870 00:32:45,196 --> 00:32:46,998 It has everything to do with Lutan! 871 00:32:47,065 --> 00:32:48,000 Lutan wants you to be his first one. 872 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,566 Lutan wants you to be his first one. 873 00:32:48,633 --> 00:32:50,068 Impossible, Yareena. 874 00:32:50,134 --> 00:32:52,537 I am a career Starfleet officer. 875 00:32:52,603 --> 00:32:54,000 How could you not love him? 876 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,172 How could you not love him? 877 00:32:54,238 --> 00:32:57,008 Every woman loves him. 878 00:32:57,075 --> 00:33:00,000 I fight for the vaccine. 879 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,178 I fight for the vaccine. 880 00:33:00,244 --> 00:33:02,246 That's the truth. 881 00:33:02,313 --> 00:33:06,000 The truth is, I will kill you if I can. 882 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,352 The truth is, I will kill you if I can. 883 00:33:07,418 --> 00:33:10,121 And believe me, I can. 884 00:33:10,188 --> 00:33:12,000 There's nothing else to say. 885 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,123 There's nothing else to say. 886 00:33:12,190 --> 00:33:15,093 In my world, it's a greater honor to refuse... 887 00:33:15,159 --> 00:33:17,362 You are on our world! 888 00:33:25,069 --> 00:33:28,406 Captain, I'm your counselor. 889 00:33:28,473 --> 00:33:30,000 You brought me with you to Ligon to be of help. 890 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,476 You brought me with you to Ligon to be of help. 891 00:33:31,542 --> 00:33:33,678 Then help me, please. 892 00:33:33,745 --> 00:33:36,000 What is a way out of this? 893 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,013 What is a way out of this? 894 00:33:36,080 --> 00:33:37,181 With the vaccine? 895 00:33:37,248 --> 00:33:38,516 Mm-hmm. 896 00:33:38,583 --> 00:33:41,018 None. 897 00:33:43,388 --> 00:33:45,156 The weapons in that room, Captain 898 00:33:45,223 --> 00:33:48,000 are surprisingly flexible, durable and deadly. 899 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,626 are surprisingly flexible, durable and deadly. 900 00:33:48,693 --> 00:33:51,629 And light, as if they were made for women to use. 901 00:33:51,696 --> 00:33:54,000 Mm. Some still have traces of blood and poison. 902 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,565 Mm. Some still have traces of blood and poison. 903 00:33:54,632 --> 00:33:55,700 Poison? 904 00:33:55,767 --> 00:33:58,469 Mm, alkaloid base. Lethal. 905 00:33:58,536 --> 00:34:00,000 What about those lengths of metal in the yard outside? 906 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,106 What about those lengths of metal in the yard outside? 907 00:34:02,173 --> 00:34:03,441 Uncertain, sir. 908 00:34:03,508 --> 00:34:04,809 However, joined together 909 00:34:04,876 --> 00:34:06,000 they would make a rectangle or square 910 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,378 they would make a rectangle or square 911 00:34:07,445 --> 00:34:09,714 enclosing 121 square meters. 912 00:34:09,781 --> 00:34:11,382 If put end to end vertically 913 00:34:11,449 --> 00:34:12,000 they would make a pole 44 meters high-- 914 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,217 they would make a pole 44 meters high-- 915 00:34:13,284 --> 00:34:15,119 or two of 22. 916 00:34:15,186 --> 00:34:16,454 Thank you, Data. 917 00:34:16,521 --> 00:34:18,000 You're welcome, sir. 918 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,356 You're welcome, sir. 919 00:34:22,860 --> 00:34:24,000 She won't budge. 920 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,362 She won't budge. 921 00:34:24,429 --> 00:34:27,698 She loves him, without reservation. 922 00:34:27,765 --> 00:34:30,000 And she thinks I love him, too. 923 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,701 And she thinks I love him, too. 924 00:34:30,768 --> 00:34:32,236 Most interesting. 925 00:34:32,303 --> 00:34:33,571 Do you? 926 00:34:33,638 --> 00:34:35,807 Of course I don't, Data. 927 00:34:35,873 --> 00:34:36,000 As Troi pointed out to me, I'm attracted to him 928 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:38,643 As Troi pointed out to me, I'm attracted to him 929 00:34:38,709 --> 00:34:40,378 but that's entirely different. 930 00:34:40,445 --> 00:34:42,000 ( over com ): Riker to Captain. 931 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,146 ( over com ): Riker to Captain. 932 00:34:42,213 --> 00:34:43,147 Go ahead, Riker. 933 00:34:43,214 --> 00:34:44,148 We're alone. 934 00:34:44,215 --> 00:34:45,383 We're fine-tuned enough 935 00:34:45,450 --> 00:34:48,000 to see your hosts gathering in the open area outside, sir. 936 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,587 to see your hosts gathering in the open area outside, sir. 937 00:34:49,654 --> 00:34:52,290 Three of them are heading for your location. 938 00:34:52,356 --> 00:34:54,000 Thank you, Number One. 939 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,292 Thank you, Number One. 940 00:34:54,358 --> 00:34:57,762 Lieutenant, you still feel that you want 941 00:34:57,829 --> 00:34:59,797 to go through with this challenge? 942 00:34:59,864 --> 00:35:00,000 You judge your condition good? 943 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,866 You judge your condition good? 944 00:35:01,933 --> 00:35:03,835 I judge it excellent, sir. 945 00:35:10,842 --> 00:35:12,000 Your weapons, Lieutenant Yar. 946 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,644 Your weapons, Lieutenant Yar. 947 00:35:13,711 --> 00:35:15,613 You may choose your size. 948 00:35:31,929 --> 00:35:34,365 Tasha, don't touch the spines. 949 00:35:34,432 --> 00:35:35,700 They're poisoned. 950 00:35:35,766 --> 00:35:36,000 If you're not careful, you could kill yourself. 951 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:39,670 If you're not careful, you could kill yourself. 952 00:35:39,737 --> 00:35:42,000 These I understand. 953 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,673 These I understand. 954 00:35:42,740 --> 00:35:46,511 ( Yareena grunting ) 955 00:35:46,577 --> 00:35:48,000 ( physical training sounds ) 956 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:49,747 ( physical training sounds ) 957 00:35:51,649 --> 00:35:53,184 ( grunting ) 958 00:36:05,796 --> 00:36:06,000 ( sizzling ) 959 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,199 ( sizzling ) 960 00:36:19,377 --> 00:36:21,412 First Officer's Log, supplemental: 961 00:36:21,479 --> 00:36:23,814 Captain Picard, faced with a critical need 962 00:36:23,881 --> 00:36:24,000 for a vaccine produced on this planet 963 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:26,350 for a vaccine produced on this planet 964 00:36:26,417 --> 00:36:28,619 has permitted Lieutenant Natasha Yar 965 00:36:28,686 --> 00:36:30,000 to engage in a fight to the death. 966 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,821 to engage in a fight to the death. 967 00:36:30,888 --> 00:36:33,858 I have yet to understand his reasoning or his plan. 968 00:36:33,925 --> 00:36:35,693 Care to lend a hand? 969 00:36:35,760 --> 00:36:36,000 Sit at Ops. 970 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,428 Sit at Ops. 971 00:36:50,908 --> 00:36:52,643 Was I seen leaving? 972 00:36:52,710 --> 00:36:54,000 They've got eyes only for the program. 973 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,513 They've got eyes only for the program. 974 00:36:55,580 --> 00:36:57,214 Captain Picard wanted no risk 975 00:36:57,281 --> 00:36:59,417 of our communication being overheard. 976 00:36:59,483 --> 00:37:00,000 You are to proceed now, as he indicated. 977 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,886 You are to proceed now, as he indicated. 978 00:37:01,953 --> 00:37:03,554 Captain's orders, too. 979 00:37:03,621 --> 00:37:04,922 Did the Captain understand 980 00:37:04,989 --> 00:37:06,000 what you and Geordi reported about these weapons-- 981 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,592 what you and Geordi reported about these weapons-- 982 00:37:07,658 --> 00:37:10,294 they're razor-sharp, split-second lethal? 983 00:37:10,361 --> 00:37:12,000 I'm here to brief you on what he plans. 984 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,997 I'm here to brief you on what he plans. 985 00:37:14,332 --> 00:37:16,233 ( rhythmic tapping ) 986 00:37:25,443 --> 00:37:27,712 Any last-minute instructions, sir? 987 00:37:27,778 --> 00:37:29,380 Stay alive. 988 00:37:29,447 --> 00:37:30,000 We'll hope to do the rest. 989 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,948 We'll hope to do the rest. 990 00:37:36,053 --> 00:37:39,023 ( crowd shouting and murmuring) 991 00:37:44,695 --> 00:37:47,264 I speak for Lutan. 992 00:37:47,331 --> 00:37:48,000 The rules are known. 993 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,300 The rules are known. 994 00:37:49,367 --> 00:37:52,503 Let combat continue until there is a victor. 995 00:37:52,570 --> 00:37:54,000 It will not be interrupted. 996 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,573 It will not be interrupted. 997 00:38:23,534 --> 00:38:24,000 ( cheering ) 998 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:26,003 ( cheering ) 999 00:38:44,488 --> 00:38:45,756 Combatants! 1000 00:38:45,823 --> 00:38:46,924 Hold your positions. 1001 00:38:48,092 --> 00:38:49,360 Return the weapon. 1002 00:39:20,057 --> 00:39:21,659 Careful, Yareena! 1003 00:39:59,196 --> 00:40:00,000 ( all gasp ) 1004 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,998 ( all gasp ) 1005 00:40:17,848 --> 00:40:18,000 Move! 1006 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,183 Move! 1007 00:40:22,119 --> 00:40:23,587 We're too late. 1008 00:40:23,654 --> 00:40:24,000 She's growing cold. 1009 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,922 She's growing cold. 1010 00:40:24,989 --> 00:40:26,457 Sorry, that clashes 1011 00:40:26,524 --> 00:40:28,826 with my instructions. 1012 00:40:28,893 --> 00:40:30,000 No, no... no, no. 1013 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,762 No, no... no, no. 1014 00:40:33,497 --> 00:40:34,632 ( sighs ) 1015 00:40:34,698 --> 00:40:36,000 Exactly what do you find unfair, Lutan? 1016 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,635 Exactly what do you find unfair, Lutan? 1017 00:40:37,701 --> 00:40:39,603 They fought to the death. 1018 00:40:39,670 --> 00:40:41,071 You saw the final blow. 1019 00:40:41,138 --> 00:40:42,000 You know the effects of your poison. 1020 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,641 You know the effects of your poison. 1021 00:40:43,707 --> 00:40:45,509 But what of your Lieutenant Yar? 1022 00:40:45,576 --> 00:40:47,545 She is to become my first one now. 1023 00:40:47,611 --> 00:40:48,000 I certainly won't stop her 1024 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,712 I certainly won't stop her 1025 00:40:48,779 --> 00:40:51,215 if she cares to claim that honor. 1026 00:40:51,282 --> 00:40:54,000 Remember, you have all Yareena's wealth and lands, Lutan. 1027 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,120 Remember, you have all Yareena's wealth and lands, Lutan. 1028 00:40:56,187 --> 00:40:57,621 ( chuckles ) 1029 00:40:57,688 --> 00:41:00,000 At least all has not been lost. 1030 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,090 At least all has not been lost. 1031 00:41:00,157 --> 00:41:01,625 ( over com ): Riker to Captain. 1032 00:41:01,692 --> 00:41:02,626 Picard here. 1033 00:41:02,693 --> 00:41:04,995 Since you've fulfilled your agreement, Captain 1034 00:41:05,062 --> 00:41:06,000 can we now beam the vaccine aboard? 1035 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,798 can we now beam the vaccine aboard? 1036 00:41:07,865 --> 00:41:10,234 Ah, yes, of course. 1037 00:41:10,301 --> 00:41:12,000 No problem, Number One. 1038 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,036 No problem, Number One. 1039 00:41:12,102 --> 00:41:14,171 Send down a medical team. 1040 00:41:14,238 --> 00:41:16,240 And to complete our business here-- 1041 00:41:16,307 --> 00:41:18,000 we're locked onto you. 1042 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,676 we're locked onto you. 1043 00:41:20,244 --> 00:41:21,612 Five to beam up. 1044 00:41:21,679 --> 00:41:22,680 Energize. 1045 00:41:33,624 --> 00:41:35,926 Welcome back, Captain. 1046 00:41:35,993 --> 00:41:36,000 You're wanted in the lounge. 1047 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:39,630 You're wanted in the lounge. 1048 00:41:39,697 --> 00:41:40,998 This way, gentlemen. 1049 00:41:54,211 --> 00:41:56,113 She is not dead! 1050 00:41:56,180 --> 00:41:58,249 There was no death combat. 1051 00:41:58,315 --> 00:42:00,000 You violated our agreement. 1052 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,584 You violated our agreement. 1053 00:42:00,651 --> 00:42:03,520 There will be no treaty, no vaccine. 1054 00:42:03,587 --> 00:42:05,556 The challenge was carried out. 1055 00:42:05,623 --> 00:42:06,000 She died, Lutan. 1056 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:06,957 She died, Lutan. 1057 00:42:07,024 --> 00:42:08,759 There was no challenge. 1058 00:42:08,826 --> 00:42:09,760 She lives! 1059 00:42:09,827 --> 00:42:11,862 I am a physician and saw her die. 1060 00:42:11,929 --> 00:42:12,000 If you doubt this poison 1061 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,631 If you doubt this poison 1062 00:42:13,697 --> 00:42:15,833 why don't you test it on yourself? 1063 00:42:15,900 --> 00:42:18,000 Lutan, we can provide you with records of her death. 1064 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:20,771 Lutan, we can provide you with records of her death. 1065 00:42:20,838 --> 00:42:22,907 and how Dr. Crusher brought her back. 1066 00:42:22,973 --> 00:42:24,000 And at the instant of death, Lutan 1067 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,309 And at the instant of death, Lutan 1068 00:42:25,376 --> 00:42:27,244 a mating agreement dissolves. 1069 00:42:27,311 --> 00:42:29,747 But this is witchcraft, Yareena. 1070 00:42:29,813 --> 00:42:30,000 To discard a mate in this manner... 1071 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,749 To discard a mate in this manner... 1072 00:42:31,815 --> 00:42:35,819 Is less painful than the one you selected for me. 1073 00:42:38,322 --> 00:42:40,658 Yareena, no. 1074 00:42:42,126 --> 00:42:44,662 Even as I battled, Hagon 1075 00:42:44,728 --> 00:42:47,865 I heard you calling out for me. 1076 00:42:50,267 --> 00:42:52,703 Yareena, be my first one. 1077 00:42:52,770 --> 00:42:54,000 All my land and all my goods-- all I have-- is yours to rule. 1078 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:59,843 All my land and all my goods-- all I have-- is yours to rule. 1079 00:43:00,978 --> 00:43:02,846 How sad for you. 1080 00:43:02,913 --> 00:43:05,649 You've lost everything. 1081 00:43:05,716 --> 00:43:06,000 I have my honor. 1082 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,618 I have my honor. 1083 00:43:07,685 --> 00:43:11,021 It's... such a waste. 1084 00:43:11,088 --> 00:43:12,000 Do you want him? 1085 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,623 Do you want him? 1086 00:43:13,791 --> 00:43:17,861 No. 1087 00:43:17,928 --> 00:43:18,000 There would... 1088 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,864 There would... 1089 00:43:20,931 --> 00:43:23,267 be complications. 1090 00:43:24,868 --> 00:43:27,671 Then I will have you as my number two. 1091 00:43:27,738 --> 00:43:30,000 Take your place, accordingly. 1092 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:30,808 Take your place, accordingly. 1093 00:43:33,844 --> 00:43:36,000 Well, as you see, Captain 1094 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:36,747 Well, as you see, Captain 1095 00:43:36,814 --> 00:43:38,749 you may excel in technology 1096 00:43:38,816 --> 00:43:41,118 but not in civilized behavior. 1097 00:44:00,804 --> 00:44:02,639 What...? 1098 00:44:02,706 --> 00:44:05,743 PICARD: Wesley? 1099 00:44:05,809 --> 00:44:06,000 Yeah, Wesley, he'd been manning 1100 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,745 Yeah, Wesley, he'd been manning 1101 00:44:07,811 --> 00:44:09,680 that station for me, I forgot. 1102 00:44:09,747 --> 00:44:11,682 Well... 1103 00:44:11,749 --> 00:44:12,000 thanks again for manning one of our Bridge stations, Wesley. 1104 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:16,353 thanks again for manning one of our Bridge stations, Wesley. 1105 00:44:16,420 --> 00:44:18,000 We'll see... that you have another chance. 1106 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:19,957 We'll see... that you have another chance. 1107 00:44:20,024 --> 00:44:21,191 Yes, sir. 1108 00:44:23,894 --> 00:44:24,000 So what's the delay, Number One? 1109 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:25,796 So what's the delay, Number One? 1110 00:44:25,863 --> 00:44:28,932 Why aren't we warping out of here? 1111 00:44:28,999 --> 00:44:30,000 Set course for Styris IV, warp 3. 1112 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:31,668 Set course for Styris IV, warp 3. 1113 00:44:31,735 --> 00:44:34,004 Course laid in for Styris IV, sir. 1114 00:44:34,071 --> 00:44:35,773 Engage.