1 00:00:02,068 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 41386.4: 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,673 Captain's Log, Stardate 41386.4: 3 00:00:06,740 --> 00:00:10,043 We are in pursuit of a starship of Ferengi design. 4 00:00:10,110 --> 00:00:12,000 Our mission is to intercept and recover 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,045 Our mission is to intercept and recover 6 00:00:12,112 --> 00:00:14,514 a T-9 energy converter which the Ferengi stole 7 00:00:14,581 --> 00:00:16,316 from an unmanned monitor post 8 00:00:16,383 --> 00:00:17,650 on Gamma Tauri IV 9 00:00:17,717 --> 00:00:18,000 a theft which automatic scanners recorded 10 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:20,653 a theft which automatic scanners recorded 11 00:00:20,720 --> 00:00:22,655 providing us with the long-awaited opportunity 12 00:00:22,722 --> 00:00:24,000 to make close contact with a Ferengi vessel. 13 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,525 to make close contact with a Ferengi vessel. 14 00:00:25,592 --> 00:00:27,660 If we succeed in this chase 15 00:00:27,727 --> 00:00:30,000 it will be Starfleet's first look at a life-form 16 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,531 it will be Starfleet's first look at a life-form 17 00:00:31,598 --> 00:00:35,535 which, discounting rumor, we know almost nothing about. 18 00:00:35,602 --> 00:00:36,000 There she is. 19 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,437 There she is. 20 00:00:39,739 --> 00:00:41,474 Enlarge. 21 00:00:46,813 --> 00:00:48,000 What is their course? 22 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,615 What is their course? 23 00:00:48,681 --> 00:00:51,751 They're now angling through that solar system, Captain. 24 00:00:51,818 --> 00:00:53,086 Identify. 25 00:00:53,153 --> 00:00:54,000 Listed as Delphi Ardu, sir-- 26 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,755 Listed as Delphi Ardu, sir-- 27 00:00:55,822 --> 00:00:57,557 eleven planets, unexplored. 28 00:00:57,624 --> 00:00:59,426 Stay with them, La Forge. 29 00:00:59,492 --> 00:01:00,000 Aye, sir. 30 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,660 Aye, sir. 31 00:01:05,231 --> 00:01:06,000 Sensors read a power surge 32 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,266 Sensors read a power surge 33 00:01:06,332 --> 00:01:07,767 from their last maneuver, Captain. 34 00:01:07,834 --> 00:01:12,000 LA FORGE: They are dropping to sub-warp speed. 35 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,172 LA FORGE: They are dropping to sub-warp speed. 36 00:01:12,238 --> 00:01:14,774 Reduce to impulse power. 37 00:01:18,178 --> 00:01:19,813 Sensors record fluctuations 38 00:01:19,879 --> 00:01:22,282 in the energy readings from it, Captain. 39 00:01:22,348 --> 00:01:24,000 Possibility: a malfunction in their engines, sir. 40 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,350 Possibility: a malfunction in their engines, sir. 41 00:01:24,417 --> 00:01:25,685 Breaks my heart. 42 00:01:25,752 --> 00:01:27,654 WORF: In visual range, Captain. 43 00:01:27,720 --> 00:01:29,322 Fully enlarge. 44 00:01:33,827 --> 00:01:35,795 Hello, stranger. 45 00:01:35,862 --> 00:01:36,000 Very impressive design. 46 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,831 Very impressive design. 47 00:01:37,897 --> 00:01:39,833 Anything on that design, Data? 48 00:01:39,899 --> 00:01:41,701 Nothing specific, sir. 49 00:01:41,768 --> 00:01:42,000 As you know, Ferengi technology 50 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,303 As you know, Ferengi technology 51 00:01:43,369 --> 00:01:45,705 is estimated to be generally equal to our own. 52 00:01:45,772 --> 00:01:48,000 PICARD: But that does not mean identical, however. 53 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,541 PICARD: But that does not mean identical, however. 54 00:01:48,608 --> 00:01:49,709 Correct, sir. 55 00:01:49,776 --> 00:01:52,378 We are no doubt advanced in some areas-- 56 00:01:52,445 --> 00:01:53,713 they in others. 57 00:01:53,780 --> 00:01:54,000 Showing another power surge, sir. 58 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,181 Showing another power surge, sir. 59 00:01:56,749 --> 00:01:59,552 They are firing on us! 60 00:01:59,619 --> 00:02:00,000 Damage report. 61 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,687 Damage report. 62 00:02:00,753 --> 00:02:01,821 YAR: Shields holding. 63 00:02:01,888 --> 00:02:03,690 Mostly electromagnetic. 64 00:02:03,756 --> 00:02:05,525 Fusion generator and batteries 65 00:02:05,592 --> 00:02:06,000 down by 30 percent. 66 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,826 down by 30 percent. 67 00:02:06,893 --> 00:02:08,828 Our impulse engines are surging now. 68 00:02:08,895 --> 00:02:11,164 WORF: They're firing again. 69 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:16,302 YAR: Deflector shield power weakening, Captain. 70 00:02:16,369 --> 00:02:17,871 Phasers ready. 71 00:02:17,937 --> 00:02:18,000 Photon torpedoes ready. 72 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:20,206 Photon torpedoes ready. 73 00:02:23,610 --> 00:02:24,000 Do we return their fire, sir? 74 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,879 Do we return their fire, sir? 75 00:02:25,945 --> 00:02:27,347 Negative, Number One. 76 00:02:27,413 --> 00:02:29,849 They're just responding to our close pursuit. 77 00:02:29,916 --> 00:02:30,000 Fall back a bit, but stay with them. 78 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:32,852 Fall back a bit, but stay with them. 79 00:02:35,855 --> 00:02:36,000 They're slowing too, sir. 80 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,323 They're slowing too, sir. 81 00:02:44,497 --> 00:02:46,299 They may be turning to fight. 82 00:02:49,302 --> 00:02:50,737 Open hailing frequen... 83 00:02:50,803 --> 00:02:53,239 Why are we gaining on them? 84 00:02:53,306 --> 00:02:54,000 Don't anticipate. 85 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,407 Don't anticipate. 86 00:02:54,474 --> 00:02:55,742 LA FORGE: I'm not, sir. 87 00:02:55,808 --> 00:02:57,243 Something's wrong. 88 00:02:57,310 --> 00:02:59,746 DATA: Sir, something is dragging us forward. 89 00:02:59,812 --> 00:03:00,000 I read that, too. 90 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,581 I read that, too. 91 00:03:01,648 --> 00:03:04,817 Lieutenant Yar, what do your sensors show? 92 00:03:04,884 --> 00:03:05,952 Not certain, sir. 93 00:03:06,019 --> 00:03:08,321 I'm getting very confusing readings. 94 00:03:08,388 --> 00:03:09,389 Captain... 95 00:03:09,455 --> 00:03:10,657 this shouldn't be. 96 00:03:10,723 --> 00:03:12,000 Our power systems are failing. 97 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,792 Our power systems are failing. 98 00:03:12,859 --> 00:03:14,928 YAR: Deflector shields failing. 99 00:03:14,994 --> 00:03:16,930 Phasers going inoperative, Captain. 100 00:03:16,996 --> 00:03:18,000 Captain, something is completely immobilizing us. 101 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,632 Captain, something is completely immobilizing us. 102 00:03:19,699 --> 00:03:22,936 Immobilized by the damn Ferengi! 103 00:03:23,002 --> 00:03:24,000 I need more information. 104 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,737 I need more information. 105 00:03:24,804 --> 00:03:26,940 What the hell are they using? 106 00:03:37,050 --> 00:03:39,252 Obviously, we've underestimated 107 00:03:39,319 --> 00:03:40,820 their technology, Captain. 108 00:03:40,887 --> 00:03:42,000 Considerably. 109 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,456 Considerably. 110 00:03:46,593 --> 00:03:48,000 It appears the Ferengi have us right where they want us-- 111 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:49,762 It appears the Ferengi have us right where they want us-- 112 00:03:49,829 --> 00:03:51,965 in their sights. 113 00:04:13,753 --> 00:04:17,690 Space, the final frontier. 114 00:04:17,757 --> 00:04:18,000 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 115 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:22,362 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 116 00:04:22,428 --> 00:04:24,000 Its continuing mission-- 117 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,697 Its continuing mission-- 118 00:04:24,764 --> 00:04:27,700 to explore strange new worlds 119 00:04:27,767 --> 00:04:30,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 120 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:32,705 to seek out new life and new civilizations 121 00:04:32,772 --> 00:04:36,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 122 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,777 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 123 00:05:46,679 --> 00:05:48,000 Are you searching all frequencies? 124 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,448 Are you searching all frequencies? 125 00:05:48,514 --> 00:05:49,782 Is there any sign of any message? 126 00:05:49,849 --> 00:05:51,017 Negative, sir. 127 00:05:53,152 --> 00:05:54,000 Weapons report, Lieutenant. 128 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,787 Weapons report, Lieutenant. 129 00:05:54,854 --> 00:05:56,456 I have phasers and torpedoes armed 130 00:05:56,522 --> 00:05:58,958 but I show insufficient power to fire them. 131 00:05:59,025 --> 00:06:00,000 Engineering, give me status 132 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,627 Engineering, give me status 133 00:06:01,694 --> 00:06:03,062 on power recovery. 134 00:06:05,098 --> 00:06:06,000 Engineering, come in. 135 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,100 Engineering, come in. 136 00:06:10,436 --> 00:06:12,000 Why aren't they answering? 137 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,105 Why aren't they answering? 138 00:06:13,106 --> 00:06:14,040 La Forge. 139 00:06:14,107 --> 00:06:14,874 Sir? 140 00:06:14,941 --> 00:06:16,909 Get me a full report from Engineering. 141 00:06:16,976 --> 00:06:17,744 Aye, sir. 142 00:06:17,810 --> 00:06:18,000 It's impossible they could be draining 143 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:20,113 It's impossible they could be draining 144 00:06:20,179 --> 00:06:22,048 all power from all systems. 145 00:06:22,115 --> 00:06:22,915 Counselor? 146 00:06:24,450 --> 00:06:26,719 I'm sensing nothing from them, sir. 147 00:06:26,786 --> 00:06:28,554 Which could mean they can shield 148 00:06:28,621 --> 00:06:30,000 their thoughts and emotions from others. 149 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,023 their thoughts and emotions from others. 150 00:06:31,090 --> 00:06:32,859 Which still makes it our move. 151 00:06:32,925 --> 00:06:35,995 Sir, they may know as little about us as we know about them. 152 00:06:36,062 --> 00:06:39,031 Except that they know that they've got us in deep trouble. 153 00:06:39,098 --> 00:06:40,566 If so, then the question becomes 154 00:06:40,633 --> 00:06:42,000 what do they do with that knowledge? 155 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,902 what do they do with that knowledge? 156 00:06:42,969 --> 00:06:44,904 Data, do you have any information 157 00:06:44,971 --> 00:06:46,572 touching this on any file? 158 00:06:46,639 --> 00:06:47,406 None, sir. 159 00:06:47,473 --> 00:06:48,000 Only hearsay and thirdhand reports 160 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:50,076 Only hearsay and thirdhand reports 161 00:06:50,143 --> 00:06:51,410 most of which conflict. 162 00:06:51,477 --> 00:06:53,546 Which reports do not conflict? 163 00:06:53,613 --> 00:06:54,000 That the Ferengi are... 164 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,047 That the Ferengi are... 165 00:06:55,114 --> 00:06:58,584 Well, the best description may be "traders." 166 00:06:58,651 --> 00:07:00,000 What kind of traders? 167 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,620 What kind of traders? 168 00:07:00,686 --> 00:07:03,656 A comparison modern scholars have drawn from Earth history 169 00:07:03,723 --> 00:07:06,000 likens the Ferengi to the ocean-going Yankee traders 170 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,492 likens the Ferengi to the ocean-going Yankee traders 171 00:07:06,559 --> 00:07:08,995 of 18th and 19th century America, sir. 172 00:07:09,061 --> 00:07:11,764 From the history of my forebears-- Yankee traders. 173 00:07:11,831 --> 00:07:12,000 Who in this case sail the galaxy 174 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,666 Who in this case sail the galaxy 175 00:07:13,733 --> 00:07:16,736 in search of mercantile and territorial opportunity. 176 00:07:16,803 --> 00:07:17,703 And are these scholars 177 00:07:17,770 --> 00:07:18,000 saying that the Ferengi 178 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,038 saying that the Ferengi 179 00:07:19,105 --> 00:07:20,006 may not be unlike us? 180 00:07:20,072 --> 00:07:21,007 Hardly, sir. 181 00:07:21,073 --> 00:07:22,708 I believe the analogy refers 182 00:07:22,775 --> 00:07:24,000 to the worst quality of capitalists. 183 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,177 to the worst quality of capitalists. 184 00:07:24,243 --> 00:07:25,711 The Ferengi are believed 185 00:07:25,778 --> 00:07:27,013 to conduct their affairs of commerce 186 00:07:27,079 --> 00:07:30,000 on the ancient principle, caveat emptor-- 187 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,550 on the ancient principle, caveat emptor-- 188 00:07:30,616 --> 00:07:32,752 "let the buyer beware." 189 00:07:32,819 --> 00:07:34,053 RIKER: Yankee traders-- 190 00:07:34,120 --> 00:07:35,721 I like the sound of that. 191 00:07:35,788 --> 00:07:36,000 Well, sir... 192 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,622 Well, sir... 193 00:07:36,689 --> 00:07:38,191 I doubt they wear red, white and blue 194 00:07:38,257 --> 00:07:39,892 or look anything like Uncle Sam. 195 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:40,960 Engineering? 196 00:07:41,027 --> 00:07:42,000 Join La Forge down below in Engineering, Number One. 197 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,563 Join La Forge down below in Engineering, Number One. 198 00:07:43,629 --> 00:07:44,897 Aye, sir. 199 00:07:44,964 --> 00:07:48,000 Without warp capacity, we're just a floating target. 200 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,135 Without warp capacity, we're just a floating target. 201 00:07:50,102 --> 00:07:52,238 Uncle who? 202 00:07:53,239 --> 00:07:54,000 YAR: What have bright 203 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,507 YAR: What have bright 204 00:07:54,574 --> 00:07:56,209 primary colors got to do with it? 205 00:07:56,275 --> 00:07:58,044 I understand the allusion. 206 00:07:58,110 --> 00:08:00,000 Colors representing countries 207 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,080 Colors representing countries 208 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:03,115 at a time when they competed with each other. 209 00:08:03,182 --> 00:08:06,000 Red, white and blue for the United States 210 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,886 Red, white and blue for the United States 211 00:08:06,953 --> 00:08:10,690 whereas the French more properly used the same colors 212 00:08:10,756 --> 00:08:12,000 in the order of blue, white and red. 213 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,492 in the order of blue, white and red. 214 00:08:13,559 --> 00:08:16,128 And the German nation red, black and gold 215 00:08:16,195 --> 00:08:18,000 the Italians green, white and red; the British... 216 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,030 the Italians green, white and red; the British... 217 00:08:18,097 --> 00:08:19,031 That's enough, Data. 218 00:08:19,098 --> 00:08:20,166 It was you who... 219 00:08:20,233 --> 00:08:22,702 We were discussing the Ferengi. 220 00:08:22,768 --> 00:08:24,000 I wish I had some clue 221 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,103 I wish I had some clue 222 00:08:24,170 --> 00:08:26,172 as to what they will do next. 223 00:08:26,239 --> 00:08:29,175 Given what is now happening to our ship, sir 224 00:08:29,242 --> 00:08:30,000 their weapons could be vastly superior to ours. 225 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:32,812 their weapons could be vastly superior to ours. 226 00:08:32,879 --> 00:08:36,000 Yes, Data, that is a natural assumption. 227 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,883 Yes, Data, that is a natural assumption. 228 00:08:36,949 --> 00:08:40,253 Engineering? 229 00:08:40,319 --> 00:08:42,000 Bottom line, La Forge. 230 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,054 Bottom line, La Forge. 231 00:08:42,121 --> 00:08:43,723 Uh, it's not good, sir. 232 00:08:43,789 --> 00:08:46,158 The Ferengi force field that holds this ship 233 00:08:46,225 --> 00:08:48,000 compensates almost as fast as we can increase power. 234 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,061 compensates almost as fast as we can increase power. 235 00:08:49,128 --> 00:08:49,896 Almost? 236 00:08:49,962 --> 00:08:52,198 Well, there's a .372 millisecond delay 237 00:08:52,265 --> 00:08:54,000 between the use of our power 238 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,066 between the use of our power 239 00:08:54,133 --> 00:08:56,736 and the neutralizing counter force of the Ferengi. 240 00:08:56,802 --> 00:09:00,000 See, we push and they push back with equal force, sir. 241 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,207 See, we push and they push back with equal force, sir. 242 00:09:11,350 --> 00:09:12,000 What's our acceleration delay between slow-reverse impulse 243 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,654 What's our acceleration delay between slow-reverse impulse 244 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:16,188 and top warp speed? 245 00:09:16,255 --> 00:09:18,000 Well, that's .300 milliseconds, but there's... 246 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:20,126 Well, that's .300 milliseconds, but there's... 247 00:09:20,192 --> 00:09:23,663 Ah, I see where you're going. 248 00:09:23,729 --> 00:09:24,000 We shift down then kick hard into warp nine. 249 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:26,666 We shift down then kick hard into warp nine. 250 00:09:26,732 --> 00:09:28,301 Yeah, come back fighting! Whoo-ee! 251 00:09:28,367 --> 00:09:29,669 Can we do it, Geordi? 252 00:09:29,735 --> 00:09:30,000 Ask me after it's done, sir. 253 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,837 Ask me after it's done, sir. 254 00:09:31,904 --> 00:09:35,308 I want a slow reverse-engine drop-off over five minutes. 255 00:09:35,374 --> 00:09:36,000 We'll show them what this baby can do, sir. 256 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:38,177 We'll show them what this baby can do, sir. 257 00:09:38,244 --> 00:09:40,146 Give me everything you've got, La Forge. 258 00:09:40,212 --> 00:09:41,580 Aye, aye, sir. 259 00:09:43,282 --> 00:09:47,119 RIKER: Now a sudden abrupt power surge to high warp speed, Captain 260 00:09:47,186 --> 00:09:48,000 we may be able to break loose from that Ferengi force field. 261 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:52,858 we may be able to break loose from that Ferengi force field. 262 00:09:52,925 --> 00:09:54,000 I wish I knew what they were thinking over there. 263 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,861 I wish I knew what they were thinking over there. 264 00:09:57,096 --> 00:09:58,864 RIKER: They're wondering what 265 00:09:58,931 --> 00:09:59,932 we're going to do next. 266 00:10:01,100 --> 00:10:02,969 I say fight, sir. 267 00:10:03,035 --> 00:10:04,203 There's nothing shameful 268 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:06,000 in falling before a superior enemy. 269 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,339 in falling before a superior enemy. 270 00:10:06,405 --> 00:10:10,276 And nothing shameful in a strategic retreat, either. 271 00:10:10,343 --> 00:10:12,000 LA FORGE: All systems ready, Captain. 272 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,044 LA FORGE: All systems ready, Captain. 273 00:10:12,111 --> 00:10:14,180 And communication now restored to engineering. 274 00:10:14,246 --> 00:10:16,349 Excellent, La Forge. 275 00:10:16,415 --> 00:10:18,000 Now, let's uh... 276 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,117 Now, let's uh... 277 00:10:18,184 --> 00:10:20,720 Let's throw them off guard. 278 00:10:20,786 --> 00:10:23,622 Lieutenant Yar, open hailing frequencies. 279 00:10:23,689 --> 00:10:24,000 Hailing frequencies open, sir. 280 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:27,159 Hailing frequencies open, sir. 281 00:10:27,226 --> 00:10:29,195 At least we won't begin with weakness. 282 00:10:29,261 --> 00:10:30,000 Attention, Ferengi starship. 283 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,765 Attention, Ferengi starship. 284 00:10:32,832 --> 00:10:36,000 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 285 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,235 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 286 00:10:36,302 --> 00:10:38,738 In the name of the United Federation of Planets 287 00:10:38,804 --> 00:10:41,741 I demand that you return the T-9 energy converter 288 00:10:41,807 --> 00:10:42,000 you removed from Gamma Tauri IV. 289 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,810 you removed from Gamma Tauri IV. 290 00:10:49,148 --> 00:10:51,684 Send that in all language forms. 291 00:10:51,751 --> 00:10:53,285 All language forms, sir. 292 00:10:53,352 --> 00:10:54,000 Sometimes, Riker 293 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,987 Sometimes, Riker 294 00:10:55,054 --> 00:10:56,789 the best way to fight is not to be there. 295 00:10:56,856 --> 00:10:58,357 Yes, sir. 296 00:10:58,424 --> 00:11:00,000 "He will triumph who knows when to fight 297 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,393 "He will triumph who knows when to fight 298 00:11:00,459 --> 00:11:02,962 and when not to fight." 299 00:11:03,029 --> 00:11:04,663 I'm glad the Academy is still teaching 300 00:11:04,730 --> 00:11:06,000 the strategies of Sun Tzu. 301 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,298 the strategies of Sun Tzu. 302 00:11:06,365 --> 00:11:09,235 This delay had better prove out, La Forge. 303 00:11:09,301 --> 00:11:11,670 .300 milliseconds, sir. 304 00:11:11,737 --> 00:11:12,000 Let's blast full power into warp nine. 305 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:14,173 Let's blast full power into warp nine. 306 00:11:14,240 --> 00:11:15,241 Ready? 307 00:11:15,307 --> 00:11:16,809 On your command, Captain. 308 00:11:16,876 --> 00:11:18,000 On the count of three. 309 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,244 On the count of three. 310 00:11:18,310 --> 00:11:19,979 Stand by on phasers. 311 00:11:21,947 --> 00:11:24,000 One-- set warp to nine. 312 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,083 One-- set warp to nine. 313 00:11:24,150 --> 00:11:28,454 Two-- divert shield power to main engines. 314 00:11:28,521 --> 00:11:30,000 Three. 315 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,156 Three. 316 00:11:51,343 --> 00:11:53,412 Merde. 317 00:11:53,479 --> 00:11:54,000 Shields up. 318 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,480 Shields up. 319 00:12:04,356 --> 00:12:06,000 Captain, I think you had better see this. 320 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,359 Captain, I think you had better see this. 321 00:12:07,426 --> 00:12:09,495 What's wrong? 322 00:12:09,562 --> 00:12:11,363 Someone is reading every file 323 00:12:11,430 --> 00:12:12,000 every bit of information 324 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,299 every bit of information 325 00:12:13,365 --> 00:12:14,900 stored in the Enterprise memory banks. 326 00:12:14,967 --> 00:12:16,335 They can do that? 327 00:12:16,402 --> 00:12:18,000 And more, perhaps. 328 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,504 And more, perhaps. 329 00:12:22,908 --> 00:12:24,000 Captain. 330 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,477 Captain. 331 00:12:24,543 --> 00:12:26,479 If I may recommend. 332 00:12:26,545 --> 00:12:30,000 With our attention on the Ferengi vessel 333 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,082 With our attention on the Ferengi vessel 334 00:12:30,149 --> 00:12:32,384 we have ignored the planet. 335 00:12:32,451 --> 00:12:35,754 Data, consult the charts on this planet. 336 00:12:35,821 --> 00:12:36,000 See what we've got on it. 337 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,423 See what we've got on it. 338 00:12:41,160 --> 00:12:42,000 Conference evaluation. 339 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,995 Conference evaluation. 340 00:12:49,268 --> 00:12:50,903 So, while we still have some power left 341 00:12:50,970 --> 00:12:52,438 it's time for difficult decisions. 342 00:12:52,505 --> 00:12:53,706 Opinions, please? 343 00:12:53,772 --> 00:12:54,000 I say put all available power into a full-out, combined phaser 344 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:56,442 I say put all available power into a full-out, combined phaser 345 00:12:56,509 --> 00:12:58,277 and photon torpedo salvo. 346 00:12:58,344 --> 00:13:00,000 Destroy their ability to sustain this force field, sir. 347 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,113 Destroy their ability to sustain this force field, sir. 348 00:13:01,180 --> 00:13:02,081 Yes! 349 00:13:02,148 --> 00:13:03,983 Hit them hard and hit them fast. 350 00:13:04,049 --> 00:13:05,484 Impractical. 351 00:13:05,551 --> 00:13:06,000 And provocative. 352 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:08,154 And provocative. 353 00:13:08,220 --> 00:13:12,000 Even assuming that we have the power to sustain such a tactic. 354 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,424 Even assuming that we have the power to sustain such a tactic. 355 00:13:12,491 --> 00:13:15,161 But, Captain, isn't firing on us an act of war? 356 00:13:15,227 --> 00:13:17,863 TROI: The facts are the Ferengi did fire on us 357 00:13:17,930 --> 00:13:18,000 but we were chasing them. 358 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,331 but we were chasing them. 359 00:13:19,398 --> 00:13:22,001 Since then, all they've done is search our computers 360 00:13:22,067 --> 00:13:23,569 trying to learn who and what we are. 361 00:13:23,636 --> 00:13:24,000 Your point, Counselor? 362 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,104 Your point, Counselor? 363 00:13:25,171 --> 00:13:26,505 Let's talk to them. 364 00:13:26,572 --> 00:13:28,340 It's been tried. No response. 365 00:13:28,407 --> 00:13:30,000 But did we tell them anything they wanted to hear? 366 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:32,811 But did we tell them anything they wanted to hear? 367 00:13:42,588 --> 00:13:44,590 La Forge? 368 00:13:46,592 --> 00:13:48,000 Other opinions? 369 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,394 Other opinions? 370 00:13:48,460 --> 00:13:50,596 Thank you for your advice. 371 00:13:55,134 --> 00:13:57,102 PICARD: Will... 372 00:13:57,169 --> 00:14:00,000 I haven't heard your assessment. 373 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,439 I haven't heard your assessment. 374 00:14:02,107 --> 00:14:05,177 I believe we've covered every available option, Captain. 375 00:14:05,244 --> 00:14:06,000 Are there other options that you want to analyze? 376 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:08,314 Are there other options that you want to analyze? 377 00:14:08,380 --> 00:14:10,616 The only one remaining 378 00:14:10,683 --> 00:14:12,000 is the one that needs no conversation-- 379 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,152 is the one that needs no conversation-- 380 00:14:13,219 --> 00:14:14,987 the one we must avoid. 381 00:14:15,054 --> 00:14:16,455 Sir? 382 00:14:16,522 --> 00:14:18,000 The one that leads to total annihilation. 383 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:20,226 The one that leads to total annihilation. 384 00:14:35,574 --> 00:14:36,000 Open hailing frequencies. 385 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,509 Open hailing frequencies. 386 00:14:37,576 --> 00:14:39,078 DATA: Open, sir. 387 00:14:42,715 --> 00:14:44,516 Attention, Ferengi starship. 388 00:14:44,583 --> 00:14:46,518 This is Captain Picard. 389 00:14:46,585 --> 00:14:48,000 It is obvious that we are in a situation here 390 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:50,189 It is obvious that we are in a situation here 391 00:14:50,256 --> 00:14:52,524 which needs resolving 392 00:14:52,591 --> 00:14:54,000 and we are willing to do whatever is... required. 393 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:58,063 and we are willing to do whatever is... required. 394 00:14:58,130 --> 00:15:00,000 Whatever is necessary. 395 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,266 Whatever is necessary. 396 00:15:04,536 --> 00:15:06,000 I would like... 397 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,472 I would like... 398 00:15:06,538 --> 00:15:09,608 I would request 399 00:15:09,675 --> 00:15:12,000 that you present your terms to us. 400 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,178 that you present your terms to us. 401 00:15:25,391 --> 00:15:28,127 Captain's Log, Stardate 41386.5: 402 00:15:28,193 --> 00:15:30,000 It is with a heavy heart 403 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,396 It is with a heavy heart 404 00:15:30,462 --> 00:15:32,097 that I have offered to meet 405 00:15:32,164 --> 00:15:35,334 whatever reasonable and necessary terms are demanded 406 00:15:35,401 --> 00:15:36,000 by the Ferengi. 407 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,502 by the Ferengi. 408 00:15:36,568 --> 00:15:40,472 I fear for my people and my vessel in the event 409 00:15:40,539 --> 00:15:42,000 the unknown Ferengi ask the unreasonable. 410 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,975 the unknown Ferengi ask the unreasonable. 411 00:15:43,042 --> 00:15:45,144 How can I oppose 412 00:15:45,210 --> 00:15:46,645 even unreasonable demands? 413 00:15:46,712 --> 00:15:47,646 It's moving, sir. 414 00:15:50,215 --> 00:15:51,950 WORF: We ask to surrender 415 00:15:52,017 --> 00:15:53,552 and now they fire on us? 416 00:15:53,619 --> 00:15:54,000 Ready torpedoes, sir. 417 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,453 Ready torpedoes, sir. 418 00:15:54,520 --> 00:15:56,588 We have enough power for a few of them. 419 00:15:56,655 --> 00:15:57,723 Ready. 420 00:15:57,790 --> 00:15:59,558 But hold on ready. 421 00:15:59,625 --> 00:16:00,000 Open hailing frequencies. 422 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,560 Open hailing frequencies. 423 00:16:01,627 --> 00:16:03,962 Hailing frequencies open, sir. 424 00:16:05,764 --> 00:16:06,000 Ferengi vessel, we await your response. 425 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:08,667 Ferengi vessel, we await your response. 426 00:16:08,734 --> 00:16:10,436 Suggest first strike, sir. 427 00:16:10,502 --> 00:16:12,000 Our shields now only have 63 seconds 428 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,237 Our shields now only have 63 seconds 429 00:16:12,304 --> 00:16:13,639 of power left before lowering. 430 00:16:13,706 --> 00:16:16,742 WORF: If the Ferengis' ship sensors can read us, sir 431 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:18,000 they will be waiting until we are most vulnerable. 432 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,610 they will be waiting until we are most vulnerable. 433 00:16:18,677 --> 00:16:20,746 I'm afraid I agree, Captain; they have not responded... 434 00:16:20,813 --> 00:16:23,048 We will wait a bit more, Number One. 435 00:16:23,115 --> 00:16:24,000 50 Seconds. 436 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,350 50 Seconds. 437 00:16:25,451 --> 00:16:26,652 Patience. 438 00:16:27,653 --> 00:16:29,188 Patience. 439 00:16:30,656 --> 00:16:33,158 The quicker we can come to terms 440 00:16:33,225 --> 00:16:36,000 the better, NCC 1701-D. 441 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,528 the better, NCC 1701-D. 442 00:16:37,663 --> 00:16:39,231 Who is speaking? 443 00:16:39,298 --> 00:16:42,000 I am Tarr, Daimon of the Ferengi. 444 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,336 I am Tarr, Daimon of the Ferengi. 445 00:16:44,403 --> 00:16:47,005 You wished to discuss surrender, Captain Picard? 446 00:16:47,072 --> 00:16:48,000 What I said, Daimon Tarr, is... 447 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,475 What I said, Daimon Tarr, is... 448 00:16:49,541 --> 00:16:53,412 Unconditional surrender, I warn you 449 00:16:53,479 --> 00:16:54,000 is totally unacceptable. 450 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:56,682 is totally unacceptable. 451 00:16:56,749 --> 00:16:59,218 We will die to the last one of us 452 00:16:59,284 --> 00:17:00,000 before such dishonor. 453 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,153 before such dishonor. 454 00:17:06,291 --> 00:17:07,693 Hailing frequencies closed, sir. 455 00:17:07,760 --> 00:17:10,062 Something has seized their ship, too. 456 00:17:10,129 --> 00:17:12,000 They're in the same predicament as us. 457 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,564 They're in the same predicament as us. 458 00:17:12,631 --> 00:17:14,233 Launch a sensor probe. 459 00:17:14,299 --> 00:17:16,235 Set it to search for the source of... 460 00:17:16,301 --> 00:17:18,000 whatever this "something" is that is holding both ships. 461 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,671 whatever this "something" is that is holding both ships. 462 00:17:19,738 --> 00:17:22,741 Go back to hailing frequency, fast. 463 00:17:22,808 --> 00:17:24,000 ...and I regret, Daimon Tarr, that I can no longer negotiate 464 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:27,746 ...and I regret, Daimon Tarr, that I can no longer negotiate 465 00:17:27,813 --> 00:17:30,000 unless it is conducted visually. 466 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,116 unless it is conducted visually. 467 00:17:31,183 --> 00:17:33,419 Your complete message not received, Enterprise 468 00:17:33,485 --> 00:17:36,000 but visual communication is against our custom. 469 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,789 but visual communication is against our custom. 470 00:17:36,855 --> 00:17:38,724 And it is against Starfleet orders 471 00:17:38,791 --> 00:17:40,592 to accept a surrender otherwise. 472 00:17:40,659 --> 00:17:42,000 Do you withdraw your surrender? 473 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,295 Do you withdraw your surrender? 474 00:17:49,301 --> 00:17:50,569 You give us 475 00:17:50,636 --> 00:17:52,104 no choice, Enterprise. 476 00:17:52,171 --> 00:17:54,000 May we have a visual on you, as well? 477 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,307 May we have a visual on you, as well? 478 00:17:56,442 --> 00:17:58,844 Agreed, Daimon Tarr. 479 00:17:58,911 --> 00:18:00,000 You should be able to view us now. 480 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,612 You should be able to view us now. 481 00:18:00,679 --> 00:18:02,181 Are we on your screen? 482 00:18:02,247 --> 00:18:06,000 Yes, the ugliness of the hu-man was not an exaggeration. 483 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,418 Yes, the ugliness of the hu-man was not an exaggeration. 484 00:18:06,485 --> 00:18:09,855 I do not know how your twisted alien culture 485 00:18:09,922 --> 00:18:10,989 has paralyzed our vessel 486 00:18:11,056 --> 00:18:12,000 but I concede your Enterprise is superior. 487 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,692 but I concede your Enterprise is superior. 488 00:18:13,759 --> 00:18:16,328 We will return your worthless T-9 device 489 00:18:16,395 --> 00:18:18,000 and we offer the lives 490 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,197 and we offer the lives 491 00:18:18,263 --> 00:18:19,331 of our second officers 492 00:18:19,398 --> 00:18:21,467 as required by the Ferengi code. 493 00:18:21,533 --> 00:18:23,469 Fortunately, Starfleet has no such rules 494 00:18:23,535 --> 00:18:24,000 involving its second officers. 495 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:26,104 involving its second officers. 496 00:18:27,306 --> 00:18:30,000 Is this to your satisfaction Picard Captain? 497 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,342 Is this to your satisfaction Picard Captain? 498 00:18:30,409 --> 00:18:32,344 Your offer may be inadequate 499 00:18:32,411 --> 00:18:35,180 but I will discuss it with my staff. 500 00:18:35,247 --> 00:18:36,000 Stand by for further communication. 501 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,115 Stand by for further communication. 502 00:18:42,721 --> 00:18:43,722 Matthew! Pola! 503 00:18:43,789 --> 00:18:45,657 You know this area is off-limits! 504 00:18:45,724 --> 00:18:46,725 Come on, come on! 505 00:18:47,726 --> 00:18:48,000 Boys will be boys, Captain. 506 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,661 Boys will be boys, Captain. 507 00:18:49,728 --> 00:18:51,663 Lieutenant, have you launched the probe? 508 00:18:51,730 --> 00:18:52,598 Aye, sir. 509 00:18:52,664 --> 00:18:54,000 We should be getting those readings soon. 510 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,566 We should be getting those readings soon. 511 00:18:54,633 --> 00:18:56,235 If we're not holding the Ferengi 512 00:18:56,301 --> 00:18:58,270 and they're not holding us, who the hell is? 513 00:18:58,337 --> 00:19:00,000 Well, the probe will give us some of those answers, sir. 514 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,772 Well, the probe will give us some of those answers, sir. 515 00:19:02,474 --> 00:19:03,642 Data! 516 00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:05,477 You were going to show us something. 517 00:19:05,544 --> 00:19:06,000 As requested, Captain 518 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,279 As requested, Captain 519 00:19:07,346 --> 00:19:10,415 library computer information on this planet. 520 00:19:10,482 --> 00:19:12,000 It has been charted only from long-range scans. 521 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:14,286 It has been charted only from long-range scans. 522 00:19:14,353 --> 00:19:15,587 It is class "M" 523 00:19:15,654 --> 00:19:17,756 but shows no indications of life-forms-- 524 00:19:17,823 --> 00:19:18,000 sentient or otherwise. 525 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,924 sentient or otherwise. 526 00:19:18,991 --> 00:19:22,294 However, you may find this of interest. 527 00:19:22,361 --> 00:19:24,000 Resolving it into our language. 528 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,364 Resolving it into our language. 529 00:19:26,431 --> 00:19:28,433 The center of a huge space federation-- 530 00:19:28,500 --> 00:19:30,000 a population of trillions. 531 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,802 a population of trillions. 532 00:19:30,869 --> 00:19:31,670 Trillions? 533 00:19:31,737 --> 00:19:35,507 I've never heard the word "Tkon" before. 534 00:19:35,574 --> 00:19:36,000 Understandable. 535 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,742 Understandable. 536 00:19:36,808 --> 00:19:40,812 It has been extinct for 600,000 of our... 537 00:19:43,348 --> 00:19:44,483 of our years. 538 00:19:45,751 --> 00:19:47,219 These... 539 00:19:47,286 --> 00:19:48,000 these planets were once... 540 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,688 these planets were once... 541 00:19:49,755 --> 00:19:50,789 outposts... 542 00:19:50,856 --> 00:19:52,691 of that empire... 543 00:19:52,758 --> 00:19:54,000 Data, what are you doing? 544 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,359 Data, what are you doing? 545 00:19:54,426 --> 00:19:57,296 Apologies, Captain. 546 00:19:57,362 --> 00:20:00,000 I seem to have reached an odd functional impasse. 547 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:02,768 I seem to have reached an odd functional impasse. 548 00:20:02,834 --> 00:20:04,503 I am, uh... 549 00:20:05,837 --> 00:20:06,000 ...stuck. 550 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,406 ...stuck. 551 00:20:07,472 --> 00:20:09,575 Then get unstuck and continue with the briefing. 552 00:20:09,641 --> 00:20:10,409 Yes, sir. 553 00:20:10,475 --> 00:20:12,000 That is what I'm trying to do, sir 554 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,945 That is what I'm trying to do, sir 555 00:20:13,011 --> 00:20:16,548 but the solution eludes me. 556 00:20:16,615 --> 00:20:18,000 My hero. 557 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,483 My hero. 558 00:20:18,550 --> 00:20:20,485 ( laughter ) 559 00:20:24,523 --> 00:20:25,891 Continue, Commander. 560 00:20:28,527 --> 00:20:30,000 Intriguing. 561 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,295 Intriguing. 562 00:20:30,362 --> 00:20:31,363 It... 563 00:20:32,397 --> 00:20:33,665 it describes the empire 564 00:20:33,732 --> 00:20:36,000 as being highly advanced and powerful 565 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,302 as being highly advanced and powerful 566 00:20:37,369 --> 00:20:39,538 and capable of actually moving stars. 567 00:20:39,605 --> 00:20:42,000 Stars whose planets are their defense system. 568 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,407 Stars whose planets are their defense system. 569 00:20:42,474 --> 00:20:43,408 Correct, sir. 570 00:20:43,475 --> 00:20:44,343 Outposts. 571 00:20:44,409 --> 00:20:47,279 The planet below was possibly one of them. 572 00:20:47,346 --> 00:20:48,000 YAR: Excuse the interruption, Captain 573 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,780 YAR: Excuse the interruption, Captain 574 00:20:48,847 --> 00:20:50,749 but this may be worth it. 575 00:20:50,816 --> 00:20:53,352 We're now receiving a signal from the probe. 576 00:20:53,418 --> 00:20:54,000 We'll take it here. 577 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,420 We'll take it here. 578 00:20:56,755 --> 00:20:58,357 ( low whistle ) 579 00:20:58,423 --> 00:20:59,691 Incredible! 580 00:20:59,758 --> 00:21:00,000 There's our mysterious "something," Captain. 581 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:02,828 There's our mysterious "something," Captain. 582 00:21:02,894 --> 00:21:05,464 It is a force field of some kind. 583 00:21:05,530 --> 00:21:06,000 Reaching up from the planet's surface. 584 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:08,500 Reaching up from the planet's surface. 585 00:21:08,567 --> 00:21:09,601 Amazing power. 586 00:21:09,668 --> 00:21:11,470 Data, what does the legend say 587 00:21:11,536 --> 00:21:12,000 about the end of the Tkon empire? 588 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,338 about the end of the Tkon empire? 589 00:21:13,405 --> 00:21:15,307 Their sun went supernova, sir. 590 00:21:15,374 --> 00:21:17,743 Could this planet have escaped that? 591 00:21:17,809 --> 00:21:18,000 This planet may have been the most distant outpost, sir 592 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:21,647 This planet may have been the most distant outpost, sir 593 00:21:21,713 --> 00:21:24,000 but it shows no life-form readings. 594 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,349 but it shows no life-form readings. 595 00:21:24,416 --> 00:21:27,019 We should take a look at it, Number One. 596 00:21:27,085 --> 00:21:29,388 Stand by with an away team. 597 00:21:29,454 --> 00:21:30,000 RIKER: If the Ferengi 598 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,589 RIKER: If the Ferengi 599 00:21:30,656 --> 00:21:32,457 also realize that the force field 600 00:21:32,524 --> 00:21:33,792 emanates from the planet, sir? 601 00:21:33,859 --> 00:21:35,327 Mmm. That's a complication. 602 00:21:35,394 --> 00:21:36,000 Maybe we should ask them to join us in this. 603 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,763 Maybe we should ask them to join us in this. 604 00:21:37,829 --> 00:21:39,765 Team up with the Ferengi, sir? 605 00:21:39,831 --> 00:21:42,000 We've been ordered to learn all we can about them. 606 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,467 We've been ordered to learn all we can about them. 607 00:21:42,534 --> 00:21:43,902 Do you know a better way? 608 00:21:46,505 --> 00:21:47,673 Data. 609 00:21:57,582 --> 00:21:59,418 Captain's Log, supplemental: 610 00:21:59,484 --> 00:22:00,000 In orbit of a mysterious planet whose unexplained force field 611 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,988 In orbit of a mysterious planet whose unexplained force field 612 00:22:03,055 --> 00:22:06,000 has seized us with a power almost beyond imagination. 613 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:06,425 has seized us with a power almost beyond imagination. 614 00:22:06,491 --> 00:22:07,659 If there is a solution to this 615 00:22:07,726 --> 00:22:10,862 it almost certainly will involve cooperation from the Ferengi. 616 00:22:10,929 --> 00:22:12,000 Ship's power drain is critical, Captain. 617 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,765 Ship's power drain is critical, Captain. 618 00:22:13,832 --> 00:22:16,101 I must now shut down our shields 619 00:22:16,168 --> 00:22:18,000 to maintain life-support systems. 620 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,403 to maintain life-support systems. 621 00:22:18,470 --> 00:22:19,905 Understood. 622 00:22:20,906 --> 00:22:23,942 Open hailing frequencies. 623 00:22:24,009 --> 00:22:25,944 Hailing frequencies open, sir. 624 00:22:26,011 --> 00:22:27,746 Ferengi vessel from Enterprise. 625 00:22:27,813 --> 00:22:29,347 Come in. 626 00:22:32,551 --> 00:22:34,419 Your alien images again shock us. 627 00:22:34,486 --> 00:22:35,887 With regard to the surrender 628 00:22:35,954 --> 00:22:36,000 Daimon Tarr, the facts are somewhat different. 629 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:38,457 Daimon Tarr, the facts are somewhat different. 630 00:22:38,523 --> 00:22:42,000 Our own probe has already shown us your trickery, hu-man. 631 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:42,394 Our own probe has already shown us your trickery, hu-man. 632 00:22:42,461 --> 00:22:44,129 We withdraw our surrender. 633 00:22:44,196 --> 00:22:45,297 Agreed. 634 00:22:45,363 --> 00:22:48,000 Perhaps you would agree to a more productive relationship. 635 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,901 Perhaps you would agree to a more productive relationship. 636 00:22:49,968 --> 00:22:52,838 I prefer a more profitable one, hu-man. 637 00:22:52,904 --> 00:22:54,000 Yankee trader. 638 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,406 Yankee trader. 639 00:22:54,473 --> 00:22:57,075 Explain what means "Yankee traders." 640 00:22:57,142 --> 00:22:58,443 He heard that?! 641 00:22:58,510 --> 00:23:00,000 He recognizes your interest in profit... 642 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,446 He recognizes your interest in profit... 643 00:23:01,513 --> 00:23:04,483 or is that an incorrect assumption? 644 00:23:04,549 --> 00:23:06,000 We seek only what is equitable. 645 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,084 We seek only what is equitable. 646 00:23:06,151 --> 00:23:06,885 What do you seek? 647 00:23:06,952 --> 00:23:09,121 Why did you begin by attacking us? 648 00:23:09,187 --> 00:23:10,489 We did not attack you. 649 00:23:10,555 --> 00:23:12,000 We gave chase in order to recover 650 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,124 We gave chase in order to recover 651 00:23:12,190 --> 00:23:13,825 a Federation-owned energy device... 652 00:23:13,892 --> 00:23:15,026 Which we know is ours! 653 00:23:15,093 --> 00:23:18,000 Your barbarous Federation placed it on one of our planets. 654 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,530 Your barbarous Federation placed it on one of our planets. 655 00:23:18,597 --> 00:23:19,598 On the contrary-- 656 00:23:19,664 --> 00:23:23,502 Gamma Tauri IV is recognized by all civilized... 657 00:23:23,568 --> 00:23:24,000 The Ferengi are not uncivilized, hu-man! 658 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,737 The Ferengi are not uncivilized, hu-man! 659 00:23:25,804 --> 00:23:27,773 Are you suggesting otherwise? 660 00:23:27,839 --> 00:23:30,000 All I'm saying is that you removed something 661 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,610 All I'm saying is that you removed something 662 00:23:31,676 --> 00:23:34,846 which clearly did not belong to you. 663 00:23:34,913 --> 00:23:36,000 Are you now calling us thieves? 664 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,582 Are you now calling us thieves? 665 00:23:37,649 --> 00:23:38,817 On the contrary. 666 00:23:38,884 --> 00:23:41,853 I have no wish to discuss issues of property or of territory 667 00:23:41,920 --> 00:23:42,000 while our mutual problem remains. 668 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,688 while our mutual problem remains. 669 00:23:43,755 --> 00:23:45,056 Like it or not 670 00:23:45,123 --> 00:23:46,725 we are both trapped 671 00:23:46,792 --> 00:23:48,000 by this energy-draining force field from the planet. 672 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:51,496 by this energy-draining force field from the planet. 673 00:23:53,498 --> 00:23:54,000 On that matter, there can be no argument. 674 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:59,037 On that matter, there can be no argument. 675 00:23:59,104 --> 00:24:00,000 I would like to propose a swap. 676 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:02,140 I would like to propose a swap. 677 00:24:02,207 --> 00:24:04,509 And what is a "swap"? 678 00:24:04,576 --> 00:24:05,744 It's a trade-- 679 00:24:05,811 --> 00:24:06,000 an exchange. 680 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,179 an exchange. 681 00:24:07,245 --> 00:24:08,547 Yes, trade, hu-man. 682 00:24:08,613 --> 00:24:10,115 What do you offer? 683 00:24:10,182 --> 00:24:12,000 We will tell you what we know about the planet 684 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,484 We will tell you what we know about the planet 685 00:24:12,551 --> 00:24:15,754 and in trade, you will give us your information. 686 00:24:15,821 --> 00:24:17,122 Ridiculous! How do we know 687 00:24:17,189 --> 00:24:18,000 you will not withhold information. 688 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,890 you will not withhold information. 689 00:24:18,957 --> 00:24:20,692 We must trust each other, Tarr. 690 00:24:20,759 --> 00:24:21,693 ( laughs ) 691 00:24:21,760 --> 00:24:23,461 Amusing, hu-man. 692 00:24:23,528 --> 00:24:24,000 "Trust" each other? 693 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,130 "Trust" each other? 694 00:24:25,197 --> 00:24:29,034 I propose that we test this relationship 695 00:24:29,100 --> 00:24:30,000 by cooperating in a joint exploration 696 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,937 by cooperating in a joint exploration 697 00:24:32,003 --> 00:24:33,805 of the planet's surface. 698 00:24:33,872 --> 00:24:35,006 And what profit 699 00:24:35,073 --> 00:24:36,000 is in this Picard Captain? 700 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,474 is in this Picard Captain? 701 00:24:36,541 --> 00:24:40,045 The profit, Daimon Tarr, of saving all our lives. 702 00:24:40,111 --> 00:24:41,980 We will agree, no doubt foolishly 703 00:24:42,047 --> 00:24:45,650 but you are warned that any further trickery on your part 704 00:24:45,717 --> 00:24:47,052 will be met with no mercy. 705 00:24:47,118 --> 00:24:48,000 Agreed. 706 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,053 Agreed. 707 00:24:48,119 --> 00:24:49,721 If you care to join us 708 00:24:49,788 --> 00:24:51,590 we have a well-proven transporter device... 709 00:24:51,656 --> 00:24:53,592 we have a matter-energy device of our own. 710 00:24:53,658 --> 00:24:54,000 We will beam a science team of three 711 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,727 We will beam a science team of three 712 00:24:55,794 --> 00:24:57,596 to whatever coordinates you propose. 713 00:24:57,662 --> 00:25:00,000 Excellent, we will transmit the information shortly. 714 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,198 Excellent, we will transmit the information shortly. 715 00:25:00,265 --> 00:25:02,067 Enterprise out. 716 00:25:02,133 --> 00:25:03,768 Hailing frequencies off. 717 00:25:06,571 --> 00:25:10,542 I would log that agreement as promising, at least. 718 00:25:10,609 --> 00:25:11,543 I wonder, Captain. 719 00:25:11,610 --> 00:25:12,000 I'm not usually one for distrust at first sight 720 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,713 I'm not usually one for distrust at first sight 721 00:25:14,779 --> 00:25:16,548 but this may be an exception. 722 00:25:16,615 --> 00:25:17,649 Especially in view of the fact 723 00:25:17,716 --> 00:25:18,000 that the image he transmitted, sir 724 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,117 that the image he transmitted, sir 725 00:25:19,184 --> 00:25:20,652 was somehow distorted. 726 00:25:20,719 --> 00:25:22,621 I sense the same thing, Captain. 727 00:25:22,687 --> 00:25:24,000 He's hiding something. 728 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,756 He's hiding something. 729 00:25:24,823 --> 00:25:26,224 With this power drain, we can't delay. 730 00:25:26,291 --> 00:25:27,692 Now, I'd like some additional help 731 00:25:27,759 --> 00:25:28,793 in case we run into trouble. 732 00:25:28,860 --> 00:25:29,794 Can you spare Worf? 733 00:25:29,861 --> 00:25:30,000 Take him. 734 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,795 Take him. 735 00:25:30,862 --> 00:25:34,733 And be careful, Number One. 736 00:25:46,611 --> 00:25:48,000 DATA: With this power drain we may have trouble 737 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,547 DATA: With this power drain we may have trouble 738 00:25:49,614 --> 00:25:51,549 communicating with the Enterprise, sir. 739 00:25:51,616 --> 00:25:53,151 Understood. Anything else? 740 00:25:53,218 --> 00:25:54,000 Due to this force field 741 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,819 Due to this force field 742 00:25:54,886 --> 00:25:56,988 there is presently no way to beam us back, sir. 743 00:25:57,055 --> 00:25:58,323 Oh, you had to ask. 744 00:25:58,390 --> 00:25:59,324 Understood. 745 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:00,000 Energize. 746 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,592 Energize. 747 00:26:06,364 --> 00:26:09,868 ( explosive thunder ) 748 00:26:29,754 --> 00:26:30,000 Tasha! 749 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,790 Tasha! 750 00:26:31,856 --> 00:26:33,358 Data! 751 00:26:33,425 --> 00:26:35,727 Geordi! 752 00:26:35,794 --> 00:26:36,000 Worf! 753 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,729 Worf! 754 00:26:52,243 --> 00:26:54,000 Anybody! 755 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,846 Anybody! 756 00:27:06,725 --> 00:27:08,193 Data? 757 00:27:14,866 --> 00:27:16,901 What are you doing up there? 758 00:27:16,968 --> 00:27:18,000 Most intriguing, sir. 759 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,770 Most intriguing, sir. 760 00:27:18,837 --> 00:27:21,206 I assume a problem of inaccurately 761 00:27:21,272 --> 00:27:23,775 transmitted program coordinates 762 00:27:23,842 --> 00:27:24,000 due to the force field around the ship, sir. 763 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:27,078 due to the force field around the ship, sir. 764 00:27:29,714 --> 00:27:30,000 Are we alone, sir? 765 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,949 Are we alone, sir? 766 00:27:31,016 --> 00:27:33,018 Unfortunately. 767 00:27:33,084 --> 00:27:34,119 Let's find the others. 768 00:27:40,425 --> 00:27:42,000 What do you make of these? 769 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,128 What do you make of these? 770 00:27:43,194 --> 00:27:45,030 Crystalline. 771 00:27:45,096 --> 00:27:46,431 Mostly inert. 772 00:27:47,399 --> 00:27:48,000 Nothing to write home about. 773 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:50,735 Nothing to write home about. 774 00:27:50,802 --> 00:27:52,170 Excuse me? 775 00:27:52,237 --> 00:27:53,905 Slang, sir. 776 00:27:53,972 --> 00:27:54,000 I did use it correctly, did I not? 777 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:57,942 I did use it correctly, did I not? 778 00:28:00,078 --> 00:28:03,014 They've got to be around here somewhere. 779 00:28:12,424 --> 00:28:13,358 What's that? 780 00:28:13,425 --> 00:28:14,793 What? 781 00:28:14,859 --> 00:28:15,827 That! 782 00:28:15,894 --> 00:28:17,295 Geordi! 783 00:28:21,399 --> 00:28:23,835 Are you conscious? 784 00:28:23,902 --> 00:28:24,000 Do I look conscious? 785 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,703 Do I look conscious? 786 00:28:25,770 --> 00:28:26,438 What are you doing? 787 00:28:26,504 --> 00:28:27,939 I'm resting, sir. 788 00:28:28,006 --> 00:28:29,808 My foot stuck-- 789 00:28:29,874 --> 00:28:30,000 up there! 790 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,909 up there! 791 00:28:30,975 --> 00:28:32,877 I materialized upside down 792 00:28:32,944 --> 00:28:34,846 above the planet surface. 793 00:28:34,913 --> 00:28:36,000 DATA: Tricorder's useless, sir. 794 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,081 DATA: Tricorder's useless, sir. 795 00:28:36,147 --> 00:28:37,882 Communication's gone, too. 796 00:28:37,949 --> 00:28:40,018 Fortunately, you did not break... 797 00:28:40,085 --> 00:28:41,119 Data? 798 00:28:41,186 --> 00:28:42,000 Hmm? 799 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,353 Hmm? 800 00:28:42,420 --> 00:28:43,955 Data, who's that? 801 00:28:48,493 --> 00:28:50,428 Who are you? 802 00:29:15,453 --> 00:29:17,021 Captain's Log, Supplemental: 803 00:29:17,088 --> 00:29:18,000 It is now six hours since our away team beamed down 804 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,991 It is now six hours since our away team beamed down 805 00:29:20,058 --> 00:29:21,426 to the planet's surface. 806 00:29:21,493 --> 00:29:22,427 On the Enterprise 807 00:29:22,494 --> 00:29:24,000 our condition is rapidly worsening. 808 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,996 our condition is rapidly worsening. 809 00:29:25,063 --> 00:29:27,365 Ordinarily, with reserve power alone 810 00:29:27,432 --> 00:29:30,000 we could maintain life support for several months 811 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,002 we could maintain life support for several months 812 00:29:31,069 --> 00:29:34,405 but the force holding us has closed down all engines 813 00:29:34,472 --> 00:29:36,000 and is draining our reserve power, too. 814 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,108 and is draining our reserve power, too. 815 00:29:37,175 --> 00:29:39,277 It's getting much, much, much colder, sir. 816 00:29:39,344 --> 00:29:41,412 How far down is it likely to go? 817 00:29:41,479 --> 00:29:42,000 A lot. 818 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,413 A lot. 819 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:43,948 Even in orbital space 820 00:29:44,015 --> 00:29:45,950 it'll get below minus 200 degrees. 821 00:29:46,017 --> 00:29:48,000 We won't have to worry much past minus 70 or so. 822 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,087 We won't have to worry much past minus 70 or so. 823 00:29:49,154 --> 00:29:50,788 Feels like that now. 824 00:29:50,855 --> 00:29:52,056 Good, thank you. 825 00:30:25,957 --> 00:30:29,427 LETEK: If he moves, kill him. 826 00:30:31,095 --> 00:30:33,031 Has what we've done 827 00:30:33,097 --> 00:30:35,967 broken our agreement with their Captain? 828 00:30:36,034 --> 00:30:38,102 We will accuse the humans 829 00:30:38,169 --> 00:30:40,939 of preparing to ambush us. 830 00:30:41,005 --> 00:30:42,000 It will be our word against theirs. 831 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:46,077 It will be our word against theirs. 832 00:30:46,144 --> 00:30:48,000 And who is more trustworthy, Mordoc? 833 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,180 And who is more trustworthy, Mordoc? 834 00:30:50,682 --> 00:30:53,017 It looks like gold. 835 00:30:55,353 --> 00:30:57,121 Tastes like gold. 836 00:30:57,188 --> 00:30:59,090 RIKER: It is gold. 837 00:30:59,157 --> 00:31:00,000 ( thunder crashing loudly ) 838 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,993 ( thunder crashing loudly ) 839 00:31:02,060 --> 00:31:03,628 ( screams ) 840 00:31:04,462 --> 00:31:06,000 ( screams ) 841 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,397 ( screams ) 842 00:31:06,464 --> 00:31:08,066 Accursed planet. 843 00:31:08,132 --> 00:31:11,135 It's nothing compared to what our Captain will do 844 00:31:11,202 --> 00:31:12,000 when he finds out you've broken our landing party agreement. 845 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:14,105 when he finds out you've broken our landing party agreement. 846 00:31:14,172 --> 00:31:15,073 What part of the agreement? 847 00:31:15,139 --> 00:31:18,000 You appeared and attacked us. 848 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,176 You appeared and attacked us. 849 00:31:18,243 --> 00:31:21,012 Are you one of their assassins? 850 00:31:21,079 --> 00:31:23,348 I am Commander William Riker, First Officer 851 00:31:23,414 --> 00:31:24,000 of the USS Enterprise. 852 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,049 of the USS Enterprise. 853 00:31:25,116 --> 00:31:27,452 You have a lot to learn. 854 00:31:36,361 --> 00:31:37,996 I've got this one! 855 00:31:38,062 --> 00:31:39,664 Careful, Commander, they're much stronger than... 856 00:31:43,134 --> 00:31:45,536 Pygmy cretins! 857 00:31:52,377 --> 00:31:53,478 Kill them. 858 00:31:53,544 --> 00:31:54,000 Hideous monsters! 859 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:56,547 Hideous monsters! 860 00:31:56,614 --> 00:31:58,216 No! 861 00:31:59,217 --> 00:32:00,000 Good. 862 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,318 Good. 863 00:32:00,385 --> 00:32:03,955 You've heard of phasers. 864 00:32:04,022 --> 00:32:06,000 Now, over there. 865 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,624 Now, over there. 866 00:32:08,459 --> 00:32:11,329 Is this a female? 867 00:32:11,396 --> 00:32:12,000 A human female, Letek? 868 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:15,199 A human female, Letek? 869 00:32:15,266 --> 00:32:17,935 It is true. 870 00:32:18,002 --> 00:32:21,239 You work with your females 871 00:32:21,306 --> 00:32:24,000 arm them and force them to wear clothing. 872 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:26,644 arm them and force them to wear clothing. 873 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:30,000 Sickening. 874 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,282 Sickening. 875 00:32:34,285 --> 00:32:36,000 I've diverted the reserve power 876 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,288 I've diverted the reserve power 877 00:32:37,355 --> 00:32:39,624 down here to the family decks. 878 00:32:39,691 --> 00:32:41,693 They'll last longest. 879 00:32:45,229 --> 00:32:48,000 Is there anything else we can do, Doctor? 880 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,232 Is there anything else we can do, Doctor? 881 00:32:52,236 --> 00:32:53,604 Where is Wesley? 882 00:32:53,671 --> 00:32:54,000 He's in our quarters. 883 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,274 He's in our quarters. 884 00:32:56,341 --> 00:33:00,000 I was tempted to give him a sedative. 885 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,611 I was tempted to give him a sedative. 886 00:33:00,678 --> 00:33:02,347 You shouldn't. 887 00:33:02,413 --> 00:33:04,582 I know, but he's my son. 888 00:33:04,649 --> 00:33:06,000 I love him. 889 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,084 I love him. 890 00:33:06,150 --> 00:33:09,320 He has the right to meet death awake. 891 00:33:12,290 --> 00:33:15,293 Is that a male perspective? 892 00:33:17,462 --> 00:33:18,000 Rubbish. 893 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,529 Rubbish. 894 00:33:22,400 --> 00:33:24,000 Hold it right there. 895 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,268 Hold it right there. 896 00:33:25,303 --> 00:33:26,371 YAR: Stop. 897 00:33:26,437 --> 00:33:28,172 Stop! 898 00:33:28,239 --> 00:33:29,374 Phasers on stun. 899 00:33:29,440 --> 00:33:30,000 Already set. 900 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,109 Already set. 901 00:33:34,846 --> 00:33:36,000 What's going on? 902 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,081 What's going on? 903 00:33:43,221 --> 00:33:46,157 What is this? 904 00:33:49,494 --> 00:33:51,462 I believe we can deduce 905 00:33:51,529 --> 00:33:53,264 these crystalline tree-shapes 906 00:33:53,331 --> 00:33:54,000 are actually energy collectors. 907 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,133 are actually energy collectors. 908 00:33:55,199 --> 00:33:56,134 Along the same principle 909 00:33:56,200 --> 00:33:59,737 as that which is draining energy from our ships. 910 00:33:59,804 --> 00:34:00,000 But the Ferengi whips were working when we first arrived. 911 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,473 But the Ferengi whips were working when we first arrived. 912 00:34:02,540 --> 00:34:05,243 Which means something new has happened. 913 00:34:05,309 --> 00:34:06,000 LA FORGE: I'm finally beginning to understand 914 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,245 LA FORGE: I'm finally beginning to understand 915 00:34:07,311 --> 00:34:09,747 what my eyes have been showing me. 916 00:34:09,814 --> 00:34:11,749 It's patterns of force everywhere. 917 00:34:11,816 --> 00:34:12,000 This entire planet has been turned into a power accumulator. 918 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:15,486 This entire planet has been turned into a power accumulator. 919 00:34:15,553 --> 00:34:17,255 And these? 920 00:34:17,321 --> 00:34:18,000 It's the whole point of this place. 921 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,257 It's the whole point of this place. 922 00:34:19,323 --> 00:34:21,459 I can see the planet's power emanating from... 923 00:34:21,526 --> 00:34:23,294 Commander. 924 00:34:40,711 --> 00:34:42,000 PORTAL: Be you barbarians? 925 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,347 PORTAL: Be you barbarians? 926 00:34:43,414 --> 00:34:45,183 Speak! 927 00:34:45,249 --> 00:34:48,000 ( screaming ) 928 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,820 ( screaming ) 929 00:34:57,328 --> 00:35:00,000 PORTAL: Who meets the challenge? 930 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:02,200 PORTAL: Who meets the challenge? 931 00:35:04,502 --> 00:35:06,000 Who will it be? 932 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:09,607 Who will it be? 933 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:11,375 Him. 934 00:35:13,377 --> 00:35:16,147 You have awakened portal six-three. 935 00:35:16,214 --> 00:35:18,000 Do you petition to enter the empire? 936 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,484 Do you petition to enter the empire? 937 00:35:19,550 --> 00:35:21,486 Who asks the question? 938 00:35:21,552 --> 00:35:24,000 A guardian of the Tkon empire. 939 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,689 A guardian of the Tkon empire. 940 00:35:31,195 --> 00:35:33,364 Biped, excellent. 941 00:35:33,431 --> 00:35:36,000 Why would we petition to enter 942 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,267 Why would we petition to enter 943 00:35:36,334 --> 00:35:39,170 an empire that no longer exists? 944 00:35:39,237 --> 00:35:42,000 PORTAL: Why do you attempt this deception? 945 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,740 PORTAL: Why do you attempt this deception? 946 00:35:42,807 --> 00:35:45,176 The empire is forever. 947 00:35:45,243 --> 00:35:48,000 Your empire fell prey to a supernova. 948 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,312 Your empire fell prey to a supernova. 949 00:35:50,314 --> 00:35:52,416 We are forever. 950 00:35:52,483 --> 00:35:53,684 Data. 951 00:35:53,751 --> 00:35:54,000 Please repeat the file. 952 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,887 Please repeat the file. 953 00:35:55,953 --> 00:35:58,289 It is a matter of record, Portal. 954 00:35:58,356 --> 00:35:59,490 In the age of Makto 955 00:35:59,557 --> 00:36:00,000 the central star of the Tkon empire 956 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,759 the central star of the Tkon empire 957 00:36:01,826 --> 00:36:03,160 destabilized... 958 00:36:03,227 --> 00:36:06,000 There has never been an age of Makto. 959 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,297 There has never been an age of Makto. 960 00:36:06,364 --> 00:36:08,332 In fact, there have been many ages 961 00:36:08,399 --> 00:36:11,435 which have come and passed since Makto. 962 00:36:11,502 --> 00:36:12,000 This is the age of Bastu. 963 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,538 This is the age of Bastu. 964 00:36:13,604 --> 00:36:14,839 I'm afraid not. 965 00:36:14,906 --> 00:36:16,774 According to the Tkon use 966 00:36:16,841 --> 00:36:18,000 of the galactic motionary startime charts 967 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,577 of the galactic motionary startime charts 968 00:36:19,644 --> 00:36:21,679 after Bastu came Cimi 969 00:36:21,746 --> 00:36:23,314 Xora, Makto... 970 00:36:23,381 --> 00:36:24,000 Enough! 971 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,649 Enough! 972 00:36:24,715 --> 00:36:26,517 Absurdities. 973 00:36:26,584 --> 00:36:28,586 You must have been asleep, Portal 974 00:36:28,653 --> 00:36:30,000 for hundreds of thousands of our years. 975 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,955 for hundreds of thousands of our years. 976 00:36:31,022 --> 00:36:36,000 Deception is the way of human. 977 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,862 Deception is the way of human. 978 00:36:37,929 --> 00:36:40,565 We Ferengi will gladly 979 00:36:40,631 --> 00:36:42,000 make a petition. 980 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,900 make a petition. 981 00:36:42,967 --> 00:36:45,403 We invite your petition. 982 00:36:45,469 --> 00:36:46,237 Speak. 983 00:36:46,304 --> 00:36:48,000 FERENGI: We wish to offer our services 984 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:51,809 FERENGI: We wish to offer our services 985 00:36:51,876 --> 00:36:54,000 to serve the Tkon empire 986 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,546 to serve the Tkon empire 987 00:36:55,613 --> 00:36:57,548 at no profit. 988 00:36:57,615 --> 00:37:00,000 Return control of our starship to us 989 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,452 Return control of our starship to us 990 00:37:01,519 --> 00:37:05,256 and we will happily destroy 991 00:37:05,323 --> 00:37:06,000 the human criminals 992 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,692 the human criminals 993 00:37:07,758 --> 00:37:10,328 and their vessel which attacked us 994 00:37:10,394 --> 00:37:12,000 without provocation. 995 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,496 without provocation. 996 00:37:12,563 --> 00:37:15,700 They came to loot your empire 997 00:37:15,766 --> 00:37:17,535 but... 998 00:37:17,602 --> 00:37:18,000 we intercepted them. 999 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:20,938 we intercepted them. 1000 00:37:21,005 --> 00:37:24,000 You are accused of deceit and treachery. 1001 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,475 You are accused of deceit and treachery. 1002 00:37:25,843 --> 00:37:29,447 Do you give yourself up for judgment? 1003 00:37:29,513 --> 00:37:30,000 RIKER: Yes. 1004 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,848 RIKER: Yes. 1005 00:37:30,915 --> 00:37:32,516 If you believe these accusations 1006 00:37:32,583 --> 00:37:33,985 then you certainly should act on them. 1007 00:37:34,051 --> 00:37:36,000 And there is even more. 1008 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,754 And there is even more. 1009 00:37:36,821 --> 00:37:39,256 We can prove 1010 00:37:39,323 --> 00:37:40,591 that the humans 1011 00:37:40,658 --> 00:37:42,000 are destroyers of legal commerce. 1012 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,894 are destroyers of legal commerce. 1013 00:37:43,961 --> 00:37:47,298 And that they selfishly withhold 1014 00:37:47,365 --> 00:37:48,000 vital technology from backward worlds. 1015 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:50,835 vital technology from backward worlds. 1016 00:37:50,901 --> 00:37:54,000 And necessary defensive weapons, too. 1017 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,472 And necessary defensive weapons, too. 1018 00:37:54,538 --> 00:37:57,508 We Ferengi are now challenge 1019 00:37:57,575 --> 00:37:59,977 this human madness. 1020 00:38:00,044 --> 00:38:02,713 I admit we withheld modern technologies 1021 00:38:02,780 --> 00:38:04,015 from some worlds. 1022 00:38:04,081 --> 00:38:05,850 You see, they are demented. 1023 00:38:05,916 --> 00:38:06,000 Their values are insane. 1024 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,518 Their values are insane. 1025 00:38:07,585 --> 00:38:08,819 You cannot believe 1026 00:38:08,886 --> 00:38:12,000 the business opportunities they have destroyed. 1027 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,023 the business opportunities they have destroyed. 1028 00:38:12,089 --> 00:38:13,758 Proof of their barbarism-- 1029 00:38:13,824 --> 00:38:16,694 they adorn themselves 1030 00:38:16,761 --> 00:38:18,000 with gold. 1031 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,329 with gold. 1032 00:38:18,396 --> 00:38:23,300 A despicable use of the valuable metal. 1033 00:38:23,367 --> 00:38:24,000 And they shamelessly 1034 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:26,303 And they shamelessly 1035 00:38:26,370 --> 00:38:28,406 clothe their females. 1036 00:38:28,472 --> 00:38:30,000 Inviting others to unclothe them. 1037 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,574 Inviting others to unclothe them. 1038 00:38:30,641 --> 00:38:33,344 The very depth of perversion. 1039 00:38:34,512 --> 00:38:35,980 Paws off, Ferengi! 1040 00:38:37,648 --> 00:38:41,318 No female-- human or Ferengi 1041 00:38:41,385 --> 00:38:42,000 can order Mordoc around. 1042 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:45,589 can order Mordoc around. 1043 00:38:45,656 --> 00:38:47,324 Submit. 1044 00:38:47,391 --> 00:38:48,000 Just try it, shorty. 1045 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,493 Just try it, shorty. 1046 00:38:49,560 --> 00:38:50,961 At ease, Lieutenant. 1047 00:38:52,530 --> 00:38:54,000 And we still have more faults. 1048 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:56,567 And we still have more faults. 1049 00:38:56,634 --> 00:38:58,569 They should add that Starfleet 1050 00:38:58,636 --> 00:39:00,000 has permitted several civilizations to fall. 1051 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,571 has permitted several civilizations to fall. 1052 00:39:00,638 --> 00:39:03,474 We have at times allowed the strong 1053 00:39:03,541 --> 00:39:05,342 and violent to overcome the weak. 1054 00:39:05,409 --> 00:39:06,000 They admit their crimes. 1055 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,578 They admit their crimes. 1056 00:39:07,645 --> 00:39:08,612 Hear them. 1057 00:39:08,679 --> 00:39:12,000 They admit the evil that they do. 1058 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,016 They admit the evil that they do. 1059 00:39:13,484 --> 00:39:14,719 PORTAL: Barbarian. 1060 00:39:14,785 --> 00:39:18,000 Yes, you show wisdom. 1061 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,556 Yes, you show wisdom. 1062 00:39:18,622 --> 00:39:20,658 Barbarians, all. 1063 00:39:20,725 --> 00:39:23,594 But this one first. 1064 00:39:24,895 --> 00:39:26,097 In the fashion 1065 00:39:26,163 --> 00:39:29,633 the empire has always challenged savages. 1066 00:39:29,700 --> 00:39:30,000 No! 1067 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,368 No! 1068 00:39:31,435 --> 00:39:32,570 For battle, come to me! 1069 00:39:32,636 --> 00:39:33,504 No! 1070 00:39:33,571 --> 00:39:34,972 That's an order. 1071 00:39:35,039 --> 00:39:36,000 PORTAL: You have a single chance for life. 1072 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,475 PORTAL: You have a single chance for life. 1073 00:39:37,541 --> 00:39:38,976 One only. 1074 00:39:39,043 --> 00:39:42,000 What is the answer to my challenge? 1075 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,646 What is the answer to my challenge? 1076 00:39:42,713 --> 00:39:45,483 I offer a thought. 1077 00:39:45,549 --> 00:39:48,000 "He will triumph who knows when to fight 1078 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,520 "He will triumph who knows when to fight 1079 00:39:49,587 --> 00:39:51,589 and when not to fight." 1080 00:39:58,028 --> 00:40:00,000 You are being tested, Riker. 1081 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,798 You are being tested, Riker. 1082 00:40:00,865 --> 00:40:02,733 What is the answer? 1083 00:40:02,800 --> 00:40:04,869 How do you know my name? 1084 00:40:13,711 --> 00:40:14,445 Ah... 1085 00:40:14,512 --> 00:40:17,782 You are facing fate with composure. 1086 00:40:17,848 --> 00:40:18,000 But what is the answer to my challenge? 1087 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:22,052 But what is the answer to my challenge? 1088 00:40:22,119 --> 00:40:24,000 Fear is the true enemy, the only enemy. 1089 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:29,160 Fear is the true enemy, the only enemy. 1090 00:40:29,226 --> 00:40:30,000 Unlike these little ones who close their minds 1091 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:34,431 Unlike these little ones who close their minds 1092 00:40:34,498 --> 00:40:36,000 your mind holds interesting thoughts. 1093 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:38,502 your mind holds interesting thoughts. 1094 00:40:38,569 --> 00:40:41,138 "Know your enemy and know yourself 1095 00:40:41,205 --> 00:40:42,000 and you will always be victorious." 1096 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,941 and you will always be victorious." 1097 00:40:44,008 --> 00:40:46,076 Why that thought? 1098 00:40:46,143 --> 00:40:48,000 And who is this Sun Tzu you revere? 1099 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,914 And who is this Sun Tzu you revere? 1100 00:40:51,782 --> 00:40:53,951 An old Chinese philosopher 1101 00:40:54,018 --> 00:40:56,687 from ancient Earth history. 1102 00:40:56,754 --> 00:40:58,155 You must tell me more of this wisdom-- 1103 00:40:58,222 --> 00:41:00,000 so much like our own. 1104 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,025 so much like our own. 1105 00:41:01,091 --> 00:41:03,661 Gladly, but first, our starship. 1106 00:41:03,727 --> 00:41:05,196 Can you release it? 1107 00:41:05,262 --> 00:41:06,000 It is released. 1108 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,131 It is released. 1109 00:41:07,198 --> 00:41:10,000 All power is restored. 1110 00:41:29,220 --> 00:41:30,000 Not a moment too soon, Jean. 1111 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:33,257 Not a moment too soon, Jean. 1112 00:41:38,295 --> 00:41:40,931 I mean, Captain. 1113 00:41:57,348 --> 00:41:59,216 I admit, I had my doubts 1114 00:41:59,283 --> 00:42:00,000 as your ships battled each other 1115 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,852 as your ships battled each other 1116 00:42:01,919 --> 00:42:04,555 in overt acts of belligerence. 1117 00:42:04,622 --> 00:42:06,000 Normally, I would have destroyed 1118 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,057 Normally, I would have destroyed 1119 00:42:07,124 --> 00:42:09,260 all of you and your ships 1120 00:42:09,326 --> 00:42:11,662 but something confused me. 1121 00:42:11,729 --> 00:42:12,000 Which was? 1122 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,529 Which was? 1123 00:42:12,596 --> 00:42:15,232 First, you wanted to destroy each other 1124 00:42:15,299 --> 00:42:18,000 then you were willing to assist each other. 1125 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,802 then you were willing to assist each other. 1126 00:42:18,869 --> 00:42:20,738 What of our vessel? 1127 00:42:20,804 --> 00:42:22,973 We knew the same answer. 1128 00:42:23,040 --> 00:42:24,000 The truth is I gave 1129 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,875 The truth is I gave 1130 00:42:24,942 --> 00:42:27,745 those words to this human. 1131 00:42:27,811 --> 00:42:29,680 What of them? 1132 00:42:29,747 --> 00:42:30,000 Shall I destroy them? 1133 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:32,816 Shall I destroy them? 1134 00:42:32,883 --> 00:42:34,852 Then they would learn nothing. 1135 00:42:34,919 --> 00:42:36,000 A most interesting conclusion. 1136 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:38,022 A most interesting conclusion. 1137 00:42:38,088 --> 00:42:41,859 But what if they never learn, Riker? 1138 00:42:41,926 --> 00:42:42,000 Is this a test also? 1139 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:44,028 Is this a test also? 1140 00:42:44,094 --> 00:42:47,731 In life, one is always tested. 1141 00:42:47,798 --> 00:42:48,000 I see them much as we were several hundred years ago. 1142 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:51,168 I see them much as we were several hundred years ago. 1143 00:42:51,235 --> 00:42:54,000 But possessing the technology they now have 1144 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,004 But possessing the technology they now have 1145 00:42:54,071 --> 00:42:55,706 they're very dangerous. 1146 00:42:55,773 --> 00:42:56,707 Untrue. 1147 00:42:56,774 --> 00:42:58,709 We seek friendship with you. 1148 00:42:58,776 --> 00:43:00,000 We can hardly hate what we once were. 1149 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,879 We can hardly hate what we once were. 1150 00:43:01,946 --> 00:43:04,114 They may grow and learn. 1151 00:43:04,181 --> 00:43:06,000 And learn ways to destroy you? 1152 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,116 And learn ways to destroy you? 1153 00:43:06,183 --> 00:43:08,085 Well, our values require us 1154 00:43:08,152 --> 00:43:10,654 to face that possibility. 1155 00:43:10,721 --> 00:43:11,956 What of you? 1156 00:43:12,022 --> 00:43:14,959 With your empire gone? 1157 00:43:15,025 --> 00:43:18,000 The universe exists to me to create life. 1158 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:21,265 The universe exists to me to create life. 1159 00:43:21,332 --> 00:43:23,334 I shall sleep... 1160 00:43:23,400 --> 00:43:24,000 until needed again. 1161 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,935 until needed again. 1162 00:43:26,804 --> 00:43:30,000 ( explosive thunder ) 1163 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,875 ( explosive thunder ) 1164 00:43:48,092 --> 00:43:49,193 Compliments, Lieutenant. 1165 00:43:49,259 --> 00:43:50,194 Thank you. 1166 00:43:50,260 --> 00:43:51,395 Lieutenant Worf. 1167 00:43:55,966 --> 00:43:57,001 You've done well. 1168 00:43:57,067 --> 00:43:59,403 Something to write home about. 1169 00:44:00,771 --> 00:44:02,773 "Something to write home about"? 1170 00:44:02,840 --> 00:44:04,808 Data, that's very human. 1171 00:44:04,875 --> 00:44:06,000 The T-9 energy converter 1172 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:06,110 The T-9 energy converter 1173 00:44:06,176 --> 00:44:08,178 has been beamed aboard and secured, sir. 1174 00:44:08,245 --> 00:44:10,381 The Ferengi complained bitterly, but one final roar 1175 00:44:10,447 --> 00:44:12,000 from Portal convinced them. 1176 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:12,282 from Portal convinced them. 1177 00:44:12,349 --> 00:44:14,318 I commend your performance, Number One. 1178 00:44:14,385 --> 00:44:15,919 One final request, sir. 1179 00:44:15,986 --> 00:44:18,000 Permission to beam a box of Data's Chinese finger puzzles 1180 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:19,890 Permission to beam a box of Data's Chinese finger puzzles 1181 00:44:19,957 --> 00:44:21,291 over to the Ferengi. 1182 00:44:21,358 --> 00:44:24,000 A "thank you" for all they tried to do. 1183 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:24,094 A "thank you" for all they tried to do. 1184 00:44:31,201 --> 00:44:32,736 Make it so. 1185 00:44:34,038 --> 00:44:35,739 Set course, La Forge.