1 00:00:02,569 --> 00:00:04,371 Captain's Log, Stardate 41255.6: 2 00:00:04,437 --> 00:00:06,000 After delivering a party of Earth colonists 3 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,040 After delivering a party of Earth colonists 4 00:00:07,107 --> 00:00:09,709 to the Strnad solar system 5 00:00:09,776 --> 00:00:12,000 we have discovered another class M planet 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,045 we have discovered another class M planet 7 00:00:12,112 --> 00:00:14,047 in the adjoining Rubicun star system. 8 00:00:14,114 --> 00:00:16,049 We are now in orbit there 9 00:00:16,116 --> 00:00:18,000 having determined it to be inhabited 10 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,051 having determined it to be inhabited 11 00:00:18,118 --> 00:00:19,386 as well as unusually lovely. 12 00:00:19,452 --> 00:00:22,555 My first officer has taken an away team down 13 00:00:22,622 --> 00:00:23,790 to make contact 14 00:00:23,857 --> 00:00:24,000 and they are in the process of returning to the ship. 15 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:27,127 and they are in the process of returning to the ship. 16 00:00:27,193 --> 00:00:29,095 Riker says the planet's life-forms 17 00:00:29,162 --> 00:00:30,000 are almost identical to us. 18 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,397 are almost identical to us. 19 00:00:30,463 --> 00:00:32,031 He's very enthusiastic. 20 00:00:32,098 --> 00:00:33,400 Captain... sorry, Troi. 21 00:00:33,466 --> 00:00:34,801 The Doctor has something 22 00:00:34,868 --> 00:00:36,000 very important to tell you, Captain. 23 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,070 very important to tell you, Captain. 24 00:00:37,137 --> 00:00:39,406 You've been talking about it for days-- 25 00:00:39,472 --> 00:00:41,307 shore leave for the crew. 26 00:00:41,374 --> 00:00:42,000 Establishing this colony has been exhausting 27 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,710 Establishing this colony has been exhausting 28 00:00:43,777 --> 00:00:46,246 for the entire crew, Captain. 29 00:00:46,312 --> 00:00:47,781 We're not a supply vessel. 30 00:00:47,847 --> 00:00:48,000 Settling all those people has been a strain on everyone. 31 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:51,251 Settling all those people has been a strain on everyone. 32 00:00:51,317 --> 00:00:53,052 I'm tired myself. 33 00:00:54,888 --> 00:00:58,391 Is it as good as your report suggests, Number One? 34 00:00:58,458 --> 00:01:00,000 As per report, sir. 35 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,260 As per report, sir. 36 00:01:00,326 --> 00:01:02,562 Class M-- earthlike, beautiful. 37 00:01:02,629 --> 00:01:04,431 It will startle you. 38 00:01:04,497 --> 00:01:06,000 Sounds wonderful for the children. 39 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,266 Sounds wonderful for the children. 40 00:01:06,332 --> 00:01:08,101 The holodecks are marvelous, of course 41 00:01:08,168 --> 00:01:10,170 but there's nothing like open spaces 42 00:01:10,236 --> 00:01:12,000 and fresh air. 43 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,105 and fresh air. 44 00:01:12,172 --> 00:01:13,807 YAR: I've listed my report 45 00:01:13,873 --> 00:01:15,742 on their customs and laws, sir. 46 00:01:15,809 --> 00:01:16,743 Fairly simple-- 47 00:01:16,810 --> 00:01:17,544 common sense things. 48 00:01:17,610 --> 00:01:18,000 LA FORGE: They're wild in some ways 49 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,312 LA FORGE: They're wild in some ways 50 00:01:19,379 --> 00:01:20,747 actually puritanical in others. 51 00:01:20,814 --> 00:01:23,216 Neat as pins, ultra-lawful. 52 00:01:23,283 --> 00:01:24,000 They make love at the drop of a hat. 53 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,752 They make love at the drop of a hat. 54 00:01:25,819 --> 00:01:27,854 Any hat. 55 00:01:27,921 --> 00:01:30,000 But the happiest report has its negatives. 56 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,224 But the happiest report has its negatives. 57 00:01:31,291 --> 00:01:34,661 Let's start with them, Number One. 58 00:01:34,727 --> 00:01:36,000 There are none, sir-- none that any of us could find. 59 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,263 There are none, sir-- none that any of us could find. 60 00:01:37,330 --> 00:01:39,165 But there is a problem here, sir. 61 00:01:39,232 --> 00:01:41,234 It's the faulty reading I reported, sir. 62 00:01:41,301 --> 00:01:42,000 I'm reading something off the starboard bow 63 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,603 I'm reading something off the starboard bow 64 00:01:43,670 --> 00:01:46,306 but there is nothing there. 65 00:01:48,641 --> 00:01:50,577 Sensor technicians are working on it, sir. 66 00:01:50,643 --> 00:01:53,580 They have identified it as a glitch in the system. 67 00:01:53,646 --> 00:01:54,000 I take it you find no glitch at all in this planet, however. 68 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:59,285 I take it you find no glitch at all in this planet, however. 69 00:01:59,352 --> 00:02:00,000 No, sir. 70 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:01,254 No, sir. 71 00:02:01,321 --> 00:02:02,589 If you approve shore leave, sir 72 00:02:02,655 --> 00:02:04,591 we could start with a small group. 73 00:02:04,657 --> 00:02:05,825 Of course. 74 00:02:05,892 --> 00:02:06,000 Wesley 75 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,926 Wesley 76 00:02:06,993 --> 00:02:10,396 if we go down, I'd like you to join the away team 77 00:02:10,463 --> 00:02:12,000 to evaluate this planet 78 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,131 to evaluate this planet 79 00:02:12,198 --> 00:02:14,400 as a place for young people to relax. 80 00:02:14,467 --> 00:02:16,236 Yes, sir. 81 00:02:16,302 --> 00:02:18,000 If our scans and observations confirm the report 82 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,538 If our scans and observations confirm the report 83 00:02:18,605 --> 00:02:20,573 of course I'll approve it. 84 00:02:23,409 --> 00:02:24,000 Let's just hope it's not too good to be true. 85 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:27,847 Let's just hope it's not too good to be true. 86 00:02:47,333 --> 00:02:48,000 Space, the final frontier. 87 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:52,772 Space, the final frontier. 88 00:02:52,839 --> 00:02:54,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 89 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,609 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 90 00:02:56,676 --> 00:02:58,611 Its continuing mission-- 91 00:02:58,678 --> 00:03:00,000 to explore strange new worlds 92 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:02,282 to explore strange new worlds 93 00:03:02,348 --> 00:03:06,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 94 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,220 to seek out new life and new civilizations 95 00:03:07,287 --> 00:03:12,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 96 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,458 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 97 00:04:14,454 --> 00:04:15,955 Captain's Log, Supplemental: 98 00:04:16,022 --> 00:04:18,000 We are in orbit of a planet designated Rubicun 3 99 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,424 We are in orbit of a planet designated Rubicun 3 100 00:04:18,491 --> 00:04:23,730 the home of a life-form who call themselves the Edo. 101 00:04:23,796 --> 00:04:24,000 Our away team, including 102 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,298 Our away team, including 103 00:04:25,365 --> 00:04:26,899 Wesley Crusher, has beamed down 104 00:04:26,966 --> 00:04:28,334 to make some arrangements 105 00:04:28,401 --> 00:04:30,000 concerning some well-earned recreation. 106 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,537 concerning some well-earned recreation. 107 00:04:39,479 --> 00:04:40,446 Careful, sir. 108 00:04:40,513 --> 00:04:41,447 It's all right, Lieutenant. 109 00:04:41,514 --> 00:04:42,000 Those are the Edo 110 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,482 Those are the Edo 111 00:04:42,548 --> 00:04:43,549 we met before. 112 00:04:46,452 --> 00:04:48,000 They certainly are fit. 113 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,454 They certainly are fit. 114 00:04:48,521 --> 00:04:52,392 They certainly are. 115 00:04:54,527 --> 00:04:55,695 Health and happiness! 116 00:04:55,762 --> 00:04:56,696 A pleasant day 117 00:04:56,763 --> 00:04:57,697 to you! 118 00:04:57,764 --> 00:04:58,698 You did return 119 00:04:58,765 --> 00:04:59,766 as promised. 120 00:05:08,541 --> 00:05:10,510 Rivan, Liator. 121 00:05:10,576 --> 00:05:11,744 Also from our vessel 122 00:05:11,811 --> 00:05:12,000 Troi and... 123 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,812 Troi and... 124 00:05:12,879 --> 00:05:15,348 Slowly, slowly. 125 00:05:15,415 --> 00:05:18,000 I must welcome this lovely one. 126 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,418 I must welcome this lovely one. 127 00:05:27,593 --> 00:05:30,000 Nice to see you again. 128 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,997 Nice to see you again. 129 00:05:35,435 --> 00:05:36,000 My pleasure. 130 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,037 My pleasure. 131 00:05:38,104 --> 00:05:40,506 RIKER: Counselor? 132 00:05:40,573 --> 00:05:42,000 Healthy sensuality, sir. 133 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,575 Healthy sensuality, sir. 134 00:05:42,642 --> 00:05:47,447 I feel mainly friendship and, um... happiness. 135 00:05:49,615 --> 00:05:52,719 And I welcome this huge one. 136 00:05:52,785 --> 00:05:54,000 Oh, yes! 137 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,454 Oh, yes! 138 00:05:57,523 --> 00:06:00,000 Nice planet. 139 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,693 Nice planet. 140 00:06:02,128 --> 00:06:03,529 Yeah. 141 00:06:05,598 --> 00:06:06,000 But you are a young one. 142 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:08,401 But you are a young one. 143 00:06:08,468 --> 00:06:11,537 I do not know your custom regarding love. 144 00:06:11,604 --> 00:06:12,000 Uh... 145 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,706 Uh... 146 00:06:15,708 --> 00:06:18,000 I guess... 147 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,511 I guess... 148 00:06:18,578 --> 00:06:21,547 whatever you usually do. 149 00:06:26,486 --> 00:06:28,688 There are others who would like to visit here 150 00:06:28,755 --> 00:06:30,000 if you would give us a limit on the number. 151 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,890 if you would give us a limit on the number. 152 00:06:30,957 --> 00:06:32,091 Whatever pleases you. 153 00:06:32,158 --> 00:06:34,594 We'll discuss it at the council chambers. 154 00:06:34,660 --> 00:06:35,862 Shall we go there now 155 00:06:35,928 --> 00:06:36,000 or remain and play? 156 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,430 or remain and play? 157 00:06:37,497 --> 00:06:39,532 Play? 158 00:06:39,599 --> 00:06:41,634 At love. 159 00:06:41,701 --> 00:06:42,000 Unless you don't enjoy that. 160 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,770 Unless you don't enjoy that. 161 00:06:46,539 --> 00:06:48,000 Perhaps you do. 162 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,008 Perhaps you do. 163 00:06:52,512 --> 00:06:54,000 And you. 164 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,413 And you. 165 00:06:56,883 --> 00:06:59,152 Yes, I can see that you do. 166 00:06:59,218 --> 00:07:00,000 Maybe I should just go on ahead. 167 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:03,489 Maybe I should just go on ahead. 168 00:07:03,556 --> 00:07:05,491 Oh, this is unfair to him. 169 00:07:05,558 --> 00:07:06,000 We'll go on to the council chambers. 170 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,727 We'll go on to the council chambers. 171 00:07:07,794 --> 00:07:09,996 You'll find young people your age there. 172 00:07:10,062 --> 00:07:12,000 Well, I can't make any promises. 173 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,466 Well, I can't make any promises. 174 00:07:13,533 --> 00:07:15,201 You don't have to. 175 00:07:15,268 --> 00:07:17,570 Our rules are simple. 176 00:07:17,637 --> 00:07:18,000 No one does anything uncomfortable to them. 177 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:20,907 No one does anything uncomfortable to them. 178 00:07:20,973 --> 00:07:23,743 Come, our people will want to know you. 179 00:07:23,810 --> 00:07:24,000 Rivan, perhaps they can't run. 180 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:27,079 Rivan, perhaps they can't run. 181 00:07:27,146 --> 00:07:28,014 Can't run? 182 00:07:28,080 --> 00:07:30,000 Of course we can run. Right, Commander? 183 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,717 Of course we can run. Right, Commander? 184 00:07:31,784 --> 00:07:34,654 That's the custom here-- running. 185 00:07:34,720 --> 00:07:36,000 Lead the way. 186 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,522 Lead the way. 187 00:07:42,195 --> 00:07:43,963 When in Rome, eh? 188 00:07:44,030 --> 00:07:45,731 When in where, sir? 189 00:07:54,740 --> 00:07:56,776 Good health to you! 190 00:07:56,843 --> 00:07:59,045 Happiness to you! 191 00:07:59,111 --> 00:08:00,000 It's like an Eden here. 192 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,780 It's like an Eden here. 193 00:08:12,792 --> 00:08:13,593 Good health! 194 00:08:13,659 --> 00:08:16,729 I thought you might be out of breath. 195 00:08:16,796 --> 00:08:18,000 We may surprise you in a lot of ways. 196 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,732 We may surprise you in a lot of ways. 197 00:08:19,799 --> 00:08:22,201 Children, we've brought you a new friend. 198 00:08:22,268 --> 00:08:23,603 Well, hello! 199 00:08:23,669 --> 00:08:24,000 Join us. 200 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,537 Join us. 201 00:08:24,604 --> 00:08:26,105 Yes, please. 202 00:08:28,941 --> 00:08:29,876 Come on! 203 00:08:29,942 --> 00:08:30,000 This way. 204 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,177 This way. 205 00:08:33,613 --> 00:08:36,000 And now it's time for you to meet some new friends. 206 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,817 And now it's time for you to meet some new friends. 207 00:09:08,681 --> 00:09:10,116 Everyone! 208 00:09:10,182 --> 00:09:11,717 We've brought the visitors. 209 00:09:11,784 --> 00:09:12,000 Please, enjoy what we have. 210 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:15,655 Please, enjoy what we have. 211 00:09:32,004 --> 00:09:34,607 I've traced it through our sensor channels, sir. 212 00:09:34,674 --> 00:09:36,000 It's not a glitch or any other form of error or malfunction. 213 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,910 It's not a glitch or any other form of error or malfunction. 214 00:09:37,977 --> 00:09:40,680 That's confirmed by my readings, Captain. 215 00:09:40,746 --> 00:09:42,000 It's a shadow something. 216 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,648 It's a shadow something. 217 00:09:42,715 --> 00:09:45,184 Exactly, as if it were neither in or out of our dimension. 218 00:09:45,251 --> 00:09:46,619 What is, Commander? 219 00:09:46,686 --> 00:09:48,000 Whatever is sitting out there 220 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,254 Whatever is sitting out there 221 00:09:48,321 --> 00:09:50,990 without triggering our alarm relays, sir. 222 00:09:51,057 --> 00:09:53,225 Center main viewer on that area. 223 00:09:58,864 --> 00:10:00,000 I see nothing, Commander. 224 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,701 I see nothing, Commander. 225 00:10:01,767 --> 00:10:04,737 Enterprise to object off our starboard bow. 226 00:10:04,804 --> 00:10:06,000 Request that you identify yourself. 227 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:09,642 Request that you identify yourself. 228 00:10:09,709 --> 00:10:11,844 ( alarm blaring ) 229 00:10:27,860 --> 00:10:29,795 Shields and deflectors up full, sir. 230 00:10:29,862 --> 00:10:30,000 Main phaser banks ready. 231 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,930 Main phaser banks ready. 232 00:10:30,997 --> 00:10:32,932 Hailing frequencies-- any reply? 233 00:10:32,999 --> 00:10:34,667 It was something unintelligible, sir. 234 00:10:34,734 --> 00:10:36,000 Now running it through language and logic circuits. 235 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,802 Now running it through language and logic circuits. 236 00:10:36,869 --> 00:10:37,737 -Geordi? -Sir? 237 00:10:37,803 --> 00:10:39,238 Have a real look. 238 00:10:39,305 --> 00:10:40,840 Aye, sir. 239 00:10:40,906 --> 00:10:42,000 Sir, my sensors read it... 240 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,876 Sir, my sensors read it... 241 00:10:43,943 --> 00:10:45,311 well, as half there. 242 00:10:45,378 --> 00:10:48,000 And it does look as if it were partly transparent. 243 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,849 And it does look as if it were partly transparent. 244 00:10:49,915 --> 00:10:54,000 Data, what the hell is it? 245 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,153 Data, what the hell is it? 246 00:11:06,432 --> 00:11:09,668 Lieutenant La Forge to Captain. 247 00:11:09,735 --> 00:11:11,704 Go ahead, La Forge. 248 00:11:11,771 --> 00:11:12,000 What can you make out? 249 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,972 What can you make out? 250 00:11:13,039 --> 00:11:15,708 This is something I've never seen before, sir. 251 00:11:15,775 --> 00:11:18,000 After complete spectral analysis, it's... 252 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,412 After complete spectral analysis, it's... 253 00:11:19,478 --> 00:11:21,714 well, it's as if it's not really there. 254 00:11:21,781 --> 00:11:23,682 I don't understand it. 255 00:11:23,749 --> 00:11:24,000 I've got some information 256 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,117 I've got some information 257 00:11:25,184 --> 00:11:28,320 on its first transmission, sir. 258 00:11:28,387 --> 00:11:30,000 It translates as "stand by." 259 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,756 It translates as "stand by." 260 00:11:30,823 --> 00:11:33,125 Sir, I see something coming out of that ship. 261 00:11:33,192 --> 00:11:34,927 Verified, sir. 262 00:11:34,994 --> 00:11:36,000 Something very small. 263 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,897 Something very small. 264 00:11:49,408 --> 00:11:52,978 What is that? 265 00:11:53,045 --> 00:11:54,000 Intruder alert, sir. 266 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,447 Intruder alert, sir. 267 00:11:54,513 --> 00:11:56,816 I don't show a location. 268 00:11:56,882 --> 00:11:58,884 The away team signal has been cut off, Captain. 269 00:11:58,951 --> 00:12:00,000 We've lost contact with our people. 270 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,920 We've lost contact with our people. 271 00:12:00,986 --> 00:12:03,022 Intruder relays do show something. 272 00:12:03,089 --> 00:12:06,000 Why has everything become a "something" or a "whatever"? 273 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,459 Why has everything become a "something" or a "whatever"? 274 00:12:25,010 --> 00:12:25,945 MALE VOICE: State... 275 00:12:26,011 --> 00:12:27,012 the... 276 00:12:27,079 --> 00:12:28,981 purpose. 277 00:12:33,919 --> 00:12:36,000 State the purpose of what you have done. 278 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,957 State the purpose of what you have done. 279 00:12:38,023 --> 00:12:40,793 I'm Captain Picard 280 00:12:40,860 --> 00:12:42,000 commanding this Federation starship. 281 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:44,997 commanding this Federation starship. 282 00:12:49,001 --> 00:12:54,000 State the purpose of your visit here. 283 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,473 State the purpose of your visit here. 284 00:12:54,540 --> 00:12:58,377 We have sent down what we call an away team 285 00:12:58,444 --> 00:13:00,000 to make peaceful contact here. 286 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,480 to make peaceful contact here. 287 00:13:01,547 --> 00:13:05,818 Do you plan to leave life-forms here? 288 00:13:05,885 --> 00:13:06,000 No. 289 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,887 No. 290 00:13:07,953 --> 00:13:10,890 We are merely visiting here. 291 00:13:10,956 --> 00:13:12,000 But you did more at the world you just left. 292 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,893 But you did more at the world you just left. 293 00:13:13,959 --> 00:13:17,496 Why have you left your own life-forms there? 294 00:13:17,563 --> 00:13:18,000 The colony we just planted, sir. 295 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:21,333 The colony we just planted, sir. 296 00:13:21,400 --> 00:13:22,968 We found that world uninhabited. 297 00:13:23,035 --> 00:13:24,000 The life-forms we left there had... 298 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:27,406 The life-forms we left there had... 299 00:13:27,473 --> 00:13:29,275 had sought the challenge-- 300 00:13:29,341 --> 00:13:30,000 at least, that is the basic reason-- 301 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:32,878 at least, that is the basic reason-- 302 00:13:32,945 --> 00:13:36,000 had sought the challenge of creating a new lifestyle-- 303 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:38,417 had sought the challenge of creating a new lifestyle-- 304 00:13:38,484 --> 00:13:40,553 a new society there. 305 00:13:40,619 --> 00:13:42,000 Life on our world is driven 306 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,289 Life on our world is driven 307 00:13:43,355 --> 00:13:44,990 to protect itself 308 00:13:45,057 --> 00:13:48,000 by seeding itself as widely as possible. 309 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,127 by seeding itself as widely as possible. 310 00:13:48,194 --> 00:13:53,265 Do not interfere with my children below. 311 00:14:00,439 --> 00:14:01,407 Captain 312 00:14:01,473 --> 00:14:05,311 I do not understand how 313 00:14:05,377 --> 00:14:06,000 but it is asking me if I was constructed 314 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:09,081 but it is asking me if I was constructed 315 00:14:09,148 --> 00:14:12,000 for information exchange. 316 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,318 for information exchange. 317 00:14:12,384 --> 00:14:14,253 If there is any way 318 00:14:14,320 --> 00:14:17,423 of finding out whatever it is out there, Data... 319 00:14:37,543 --> 00:14:40,212 Watch! I bet you can't do this! 320 00:14:47,152 --> 00:14:48,000 Watch this. 321 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,088 Watch this. 322 00:14:55,694 --> 00:14:58,330 I want to do something, too, with you. 323 00:14:58,397 --> 00:15:00,000 Uh, what? 324 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:02,401 Uh, what? 325 00:15:02,468 --> 00:15:04,970 It's something you can teach me. Will you? 326 00:15:05,037 --> 00:15:06,000 Uh... well, actually, there are some games 327 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:09,275 Uh... well, actually, there are some games 328 00:15:09,341 --> 00:15:12,000 I don't quite know yet. 329 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,011 I don't quite know yet. 330 00:15:12,077 --> 00:15:13,078 It's playing ball. 331 00:15:13,145 --> 00:15:14,480 Will you teach me? 332 00:15:14,546 --> 00:15:16,081 Oh, sure. 333 00:15:16,148 --> 00:15:18,000 If you have a bat for the ball 334 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,051 If you have a bat for the ball 335 00:15:19,118 --> 00:15:21,587 I can show you my favorite. 336 00:15:23,756 --> 00:15:24,000 A bat? 337 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,224 A bat? 338 00:15:27,126 --> 00:15:28,994 A stick or a branch. 339 00:15:29,061 --> 00:15:30,000 Um, about this long 340 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,230 Um, about this long 341 00:15:31,297 --> 00:15:32,231 and this thick. 342 00:15:32,298 --> 00:15:33,932 We can get it in the gardens. 343 00:15:33,999 --> 00:15:35,134 Come on! 344 00:15:51,083 --> 00:15:53,619 This will please you. Join us. 345 00:15:53,686 --> 00:15:54,000 Thanks, another time. 346 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:57,056 Thanks, another time. 347 00:16:02,161 --> 00:16:05,130 Joy and happiness. 348 00:16:05,197 --> 00:16:06,000 It certainly is. 349 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,499 It certainly is. 350 00:16:10,402 --> 00:16:12,000 The good life, Worf. 351 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,171 The good life, Worf. 352 00:16:12,237 --> 00:16:15,074 I am not concerned with pleasure, Commander. 353 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:17,076 I am a warrior. 354 00:16:17,142 --> 00:16:18,000 Even Klingons need love now and then. 355 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,211 Even Klingons need love now and then. 356 00:16:19,278 --> 00:16:22,548 For what we consider love, sir, I would need a Klingon woman. 357 00:16:22,614 --> 00:16:24,000 What about plain old basic sex? 358 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,450 What about plain old basic sex? 359 00:16:24,516 --> 00:16:26,418 You must have some need for that. 360 00:16:26,485 --> 00:16:30,000 Of course, but with the females available to me, sir-- 361 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,989 Of course, but with the females available to me, sir-- 362 00:16:31,056 --> 00:16:34,360 Earth females-- I must restrain myself too much. 363 00:16:34,426 --> 00:16:36,000 They are quite fragile, sir. 364 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,562 They are quite fragile, sir. 365 00:16:36,628 --> 00:16:38,764 Worf, if anyone else had said that 366 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:41,100 I'd suspect he was bragging. 367 00:16:41,166 --> 00:16:42,000 Bragging, sir? 368 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,402 Bragging, sir? 369 00:16:43,469 --> 00:16:45,537 I think I'll pass on that. 370 00:16:45,604 --> 00:16:48,000 I better check in. 371 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,107 I better check in. 372 00:16:48,173 --> 00:16:50,142 Enterprise, come in. 373 00:16:52,177 --> 00:16:54,000 Captain, do you read me? 374 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,247 Captain, do you read me? 375 00:16:57,282 --> 00:16:59,318 Let's... 376 00:16:59,385 --> 00:17:00,000 This may be nothing 377 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,253 This may be nothing 378 00:17:01,320 --> 00:17:04,189 but let's move all our people together. 379 00:17:04,256 --> 00:17:06,000 Including Wesley, the boy? 380 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,158 Including Wesley, the boy? 381 00:17:06,225 --> 00:17:08,127 He's outside. 382 00:17:08,193 --> 00:17:10,396 Is there a problem? 383 00:17:10,462 --> 00:17:12,000 We've lost contact with our ship. 384 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,197 We've lost contact with our ship. 385 00:17:12,264 --> 00:17:14,533 Well, it's nothing these people have done. 386 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:16,402 I'm certain of that. 387 00:17:16,468 --> 00:17:18,000 Their minds are so open. 388 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,071 Their minds are so open. 389 00:17:19,138 --> 00:17:20,406 Help me locate Wes. 390 00:17:20,472 --> 00:17:22,074 He's wandered off. 391 00:17:35,154 --> 00:17:36,000 That is extraordinary. 392 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,054 That is extraordinary. 393 00:17:36,121 --> 00:17:39,525 May I take a moment of your time, Lieutenant? 394 00:17:39,591 --> 00:17:42,000 Yes, Worf, but you've got to hear this. 395 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,194 Yes, Worf, but you've got to hear this. 396 00:17:42,261 --> 00:17:45,497 Are you telling me that there's no crime here whatsoever? 397 00:17:45,564 --> 00:17:47,766 No one breaks any laws? 398 00:17:47,833 --> 00:17:48,000 Once they did. 399 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,634 Once they did. 400 00:17:48,700 --> 00:17:52,704 Long, long ago there was much disorder. 401 00:17:52,771 --> 00:17:54,000 But not now. 402 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,373 But not now. 403 00:17:54,440 --> 00:17:58,110 But I've seen no sign of police. 404 00:17:59,645 --> 00:18:00,000 Those who enforce laws. 405 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:02,114 Those who enforce laws. 406 00:18:02,181 --> 00:18:04,216 RIVAN: Oh, we have very few. 407 00:18:04,283 --> 00:18:06,000 They are called mediators 408 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,518 They are called mediators 409 00:18:06,585 --> 00:18:08,587 and they are needed only in one place each day. 410 00:18:08,654 --> 00:18:10,255 The punishment zone 411 00:18:10,322 --> 00:18:12,000 an area that's selected for a period of time. 412 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,091 an area that's selected for a period of time. 413 00:18:13,158 --> 00:18:15,093 It's a completely random selection? 414 00:18:15,160 --> 00:18:17,229 No one but our mediators know what place 415 00:18:17,296 --> 00:18:18,000 or for how long. 416 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,564 or for how long. 417 00:18:18,630 --> 00:18:21,567 We're very proud of the wisdom of our ancestors. 418 00:18:21,633 --> 00:18:24,000 No person ever knows where or when a zone will be. 419 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,270 No person ever knows where or when a zone will be. 420 00:18:25,337 --> 00:18:26,605 And so no one risks death. 421 00:18:26,672 --> 00:18:28,407 Death? 422 00:18:28,474 --> 00:18:30,000 By breaking any law. 423 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,210 By breaking any law. 424 00:18:31,276 --> 00:18:32,277 Wait, explain this. 425 00:18:32,344 --> 00:18:35,614 Only one punishment for any crime. 426 00:18:35,681 --> 00:18:36,000 Anyone who commits any crime in the punishment zone dies? 427 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:39,251 Anyone who commits any crime in the punishment zone dies? 428 00:18:39,318 --> 00:18:40,886 The law is the law. 429 00:18:40,953 --> 00:18:42,000 Our peace is built on that. 430 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,355 Our peace is built on that. 431 00:18:43,422 --> 00:18:45,290 Even a small thing 432 00:18:45,357 --> 00:18:48,000 such as ignoring the rule "keep off the grass"? 433 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,760 such as ignoring the rule "keep off the grass"? 434 00:18:48,827 --> 00:18:51,330 Well, then, no one breaks that rule. 435 00:18:51,396 --> 00:18:53,465 Who wants to risk execution? 436 00:18:53,532 --> 00:18:54,000 And there's always a white wall or fence 437 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,467 And there's always a white wall or fence 438 00:18:55,534 --> 00:18:57,636 to remind anyone of a forbidden area like that. 439 00:18:57,703 --> 00:19:00,000 And just who tells visitors about these rules? 440 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:02,541 And just who tells visitors about these rules? 441 00:19:02,608 --> 00:19:04,510 We'd better find Wesley. 442 00:19:18,357 --> 00:19:19,858 ( laughing ) 443 00:19:19,925 --> 00:19:21,393 Here. 444 00:19:21,460 --> 00:19:23,362 Catch, catch. 445 00:19:23,428 --> 00:19:24,000 All right. Over here. 446 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,197 All right. Over here. 447 00:19:25,264 --> 00:19:26,331 Yeah! 448 00:19:26,398 --> 00:19:27,499 Throw it back. 449 00:19:27,566 --> 00:19:29,334 All right. Oh, good catch. 450 00:19:31,904 --> 00:19:33,338 Here it comes. 451 00:19:33,405 --> 00:19:34,573 Right here. 452 00:19:34,640 --> 00:19:36,000 There you go. 453 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,442 There you go. 454 00:19:37,509 --> 00:19:39,678 Hey! 455 00:19:39,745 --> 00:19:41,613 Here it comes. 456 00:19:44,383 --> 00:19:46,285 You're very clever at this. 457 00:19:46,351 --> 00:19:47,920 At home, we play a lot of it. 458 00:19:47,986 --> 00:19:48,000 Here, toss the ball ahead of me. 459 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,821 Here, toss the ball ahead of me. 460 00:19:53,625 --> 00:19:54,000 No, Wes! 461 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,960 No, Wes! 462 00:19:55,027 --> 00:19:58,330 No, it's forbidden to disturb new plants. 463 00:20:08,340 --> 00:20:10,342 Couldn't you see the fence? 464 00:20:10,409 --> 00:20:11,743 It's for new plants. 465 00:20:11,810 --> 00:20:12,000 Don't ever past a white marker. 466 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,612 Don't ever past a white marker. 467 00:20:13,679 --> 00:20:16,415 It's okay. 468 00:20:16,481 --> 00:20:18,000 I'm fine. 469 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,250 I'm fine. 470 00:20:18,317 --> 00:20:19,751 Oh, no! 471 00:20:19,818 --> 00:20:21,787 Oh, please, no! 472 00:20:26,425 --> 00:20:27,859 Speak the truth. 473 00:20:27,926 --> 00:20:29,661 We are mediators. 474 00:20:29,728 --> 00:20:30,000 I said I was fine. 475 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,363 I said I was fine. 476 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:32,364 He doesn't know! 477 00:20:32,431 --> 00:20:33,732 He's from another place! 478 00:20:33,799 --> 00:20:36,000 How very sad, but this zone has been selected. 479 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,703 How very sad, but this zone has been selected. 480 00:20:37,769 --> 00:20:39,504 But he doesn't understand. 481 00:20:39,571 --> 00:20:40,505 It's always sad. 482 00:20:40,572 --> 00:20:42,000 Now doubly so. 483 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,609 Now doubly so. 484 00:20:45,611 --> 00:20:47,546 I was chasing a ball 485 00:20:47,613 --> 00:20:48,000 and I fell into that. 486 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,648 and I fell into that. 487 00:20:49,715 --> 00:20:52,384 I'm really sorry. 488 00:20:52,451 --> 00:20:54,000 You admit you did that? 489 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,353 You admit you did that? 490 00:20:54,419 --> 00:20:55,320 Freely? 491 00:20:55,387 --> 00:20:58,390 I'm with Starfleet. 492 00:20:58,457 --> 00:20:59,992 We don't lie. 493 00:21:01,727 --> 00:21:04,363 It won't happen again. 494 00:21:04,429 --> 00:21:05,497 We apologize. 495 00:21:05,564 --> 00:21:06,000 We're sorry, too 496 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,299 We're sorry, too 497 00:21:07,366 --> 00:21:09,534 but that changes nothing. 498 00:21:10,469 --> 00:21:11,536 Careful, Commander. 499 00:21:11,603 --> 00:21:12,000 They've got some strange laws here. 500 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:14,339 They've got some strange laws here. 501 00:21:14,406 --> 00:21:15,707 I thought you reviewed their laws. 502 00:21:15,774 --> 00:21:17,809 But they listed nothing about punishment. 503 00:21:17,876 --> 00:21:18,000 One moment, please. 504 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,944 One moment, please. 505 00:21:19,011 --> 00:21:22,381 Is there a witness to this transgression? 506 00:21:22,447 --> 00:21:24,000 But it was my fault. 507 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,483 But it was my fault. 508 00:21:24,549 --> 00:21:26,485 I threw the ball past him. 509 00:21:26,551 --> 00:21:28,387 We have a visible transgression 510 00:21:28,453 --> 00:21:30,000 ample witnesses 511 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,022 ample witnesses 512 00:21:30,088 --> 00:21:32,824 and an admission of guilt 513 00:21:32,891 --> 00:21:35,394 and though it pains us deeply to do it 514 00:21:35,460 --> 00:21:36,000 we must. 515 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,895 we must. 516 00:21:38,397 --> 00:21:41,500 Are you prepared for punishment? 517 00:21:41,566 --> 00:21:42,000 Punishment? 518 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,501 Punishment? 519 00:21:42,567 --> 00:21:45,570 If you mean what the others were talking about? 520 00:21:45,637 --> 00:21:47,606 What punishment? Name it. 521 00:21:47,673 --> 00:21:48,000 Death, of course. 522 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,407 Death, of course. 523 00:21:48,473 --> 00:21:51,476 Don't make it difficult for the boy. 524 00:21:54,546 --> 00:21:55,447 Drop it! 525 00:21:57,516 --> 00:22:00,000 Drop it now! 526 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,052 Drop it now! 527 00:22:10,862 --> 00:22:12,000 It's a kind of syringe. 528 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,531 It's a kind of syringe. 529 00:22:12,597 --> 00:22:15,400 What is this? 530 00:22:15,467 --> 00:22:17,035 You said death. Is this poison? 531 00:22:17,102 --> 00:22:18,000 But... but of course it is-- completely painless. 532 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,905 But... but of course it is-- completely painless. 533 00:22:19,971 --> 00:22:22,040 The boy would have felt nothing. 534 00:22:22,107 --> 00:22:23,475 But look at him now. 535 00:22:23,542 --> 00:22:24,000 You frightened him. 536 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,577 You frightened him. 537 00:22:25,644 --> 00:22:27,879 He was going to kill me? 538 00:22:27,946 --> 00:22:30,000 And if this zone was still in effect 539 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,415 And if this zone was still in effect 540 00:22:30,482 --> 00:22:32,684 you would all deserve death. 541 00:22:32,751 --> 00:22:35,120 It was announced you came as friends. 542 00:22:35,187 --> 00:22:36,000 Is this how friends act? 543 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:38,023 Is this how friends act? 544 00:22:44,796 --> 00:22:46,732 Enterprise from away team. 545 00:22:46,798 --> 00:22:47,966 Come in. 546 00:22:50,469 --> 00:22:52,704 Are you receiving us, Enterprise? 547 00:23:03,081 --> 00:23:04,015 Condition? 548 00:23:04,082 --> 00:23:05,584 No sign of consciousness 549 00:23:05,650 --> 00:23:06,000 but the balance of the readings 550 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,552 but the balance of the readings 551 00:23:07,619 --> 00:23:08,820 are quite normal for him. 552 00:23:08,887 --> 00:23:10,155 I believe this is 553 00:23:10,222 --> 00:23:12,000 some form of information exchange 554 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,157 some form of information exchange 555 00:23:12,224 --> 00:23:13,925 with whatever is over there. 556 00:23:13,992 --> 00:23:15,594 At least, I hope it is. 557 00:23:15,660 --> 00:23:17,796 Any communication from the away team? 558 00:23:17,863 --> 00:23:18,000 Something is blocking communication both... 559 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:21,032 Something is blocking communication both... 560 00:23:25,570 --> 00:23:26,805 YAR: Security, urgent. 561 00:23:26,872 --> 00:23:29,441 Repeating, Enterprise from away team. 562 00:23:29,508 --> 00:23:30,000 This is the Enterprise, Lieutenant. 563 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,476 This is the Enterprise, Lieutenant. 564 00:23:31,543 --> 00:23:33,145 We're receiving you now. 565 00:23:33,211 --> 00:23:36,000 This is an urgent call for Captain Picard. 566 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,148 This is an urgent call for Captain Picard. 567 00:23:36,214 --> 00:23:38,483 RIKER: We may need your presence here, Captain. 568 00:23:38,550 --> 00:23:41,153 We have serious trouble with a member of our away team 569 00:23:41,219 --> 00:23:42,000 and an unusual law they have here. 570 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:44,456 and an unusual law they have here. 571 00:23:44,523 --> 00:23:45,957 Captain to Riker. Stand by. 572 00:23:46,024 --> 00:23:47,592 Any signs of consciousness? 573 00:23:47,659 --> 00:23:48,000 Not yet. 574 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,593 Not yet. 575 00:23:48,660 --> 00:23:49,795 It could be minutes or hours. 576 00:23:49,861 --> 00:23:51,563 It's unclear what's happened to him. 577 00:23:51,630 --> 00:23:52,397 Take him to Sick Bay. 578 00:23:52,464 --> 00:23:53,899 Let me know the instant he's awake. 579 00:23:53,965 --> 00:23:54,000 Anything new on that thing over there? 580 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:56,434 Anything new on that thing over there? 581 00:23:56,501 --> 00:23:58,003 Negative, sir. 582 00:23:58,069 --> 00:24:00,000 Captain to First Officer, I'm beaming down. 583 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,573 Captain to First Officer, I'm beaming down. 584 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:30,000 Would you care to comment privately 585 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,503 Would you care to comment privately 586 00:24:31,570 --> 00:24:33,205 on how you read any of this? 587 00:24:33,271 --> 00:24:35,207 Unnecessary, sir. 588 00:24:35,273 --> 00:24:36,000 These people are honest, almost to a fault 589 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:38,043 These people are honest, almost to a fault 590 00:24:38,109 --> 00:24:40,946 and they have great pride in their ways. 591 00:24:42,948 --> 00:24:44,583 You're the Captain? 592 00:24:44,649 --> 00:24:45,717 We're ready. 593 00:24:45,784 --> 00:24:47,118 This way, please. 594 00:25:01,733 --> 00:25:04,669 Welcome to our world, Captain. 595 00:25:04,736 --> 00:25:05,670 Thank you. 596 00:25:05,737 --> 00:25:06,000 We regret that 597 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:06,605 We regret that 598 00:25:06,671 --> 00:25:09,074 our system of justice is troubling you. 599 00:25:09,140 --> 00:25:12,000 The boy, Wesley Crusher, where is he, please? 600 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,644 The boy, Wesley Crusher, where is he, please? 601 00:25:12,711 --> 00:25:13,879 In accord with the Prime Directive 602 00:25:13,945 --> 00:25:16,715 I've allowed them to hold him pending the outcome of this. 603 00:25:16,781 --> 00:25:18,000 He is safe and unharmed. 604 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,017 He is safe and unharmed. 605 00:25:19,084 --> 00:25:20,752 We promise that. 606 00:25:20,819 --> 00:25:24,000 Captain Picard, I do not know how you Earth people 607 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,122 Captain Picard, I do not know how you Earth people 608 00:25:24,189 --> 00:25:25,624 conduct law and justice-- 609 00:25:25,690 --> 00:25:28,526 even if you respect such things. 610 00:25:28,593 --> 00:25:29,694 We do. 611 00:25:29,761 --> 00:25:30,000 LIATOR: Good. 612 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,929 LIATOR: Good. 613 00:25:30,996 --> 00:25:32,197 So do we. 614 00:25:32,264 --> 00:25:35,033 Our precepts have been handed down from long ago. 615 00:25:35,100 --> 00:25:36,000 The tranquillity you see in our lives 616 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,202 The tranquillity you see in our lives 617 00:25:37,269 --> 00:25:38,970 has been made possible 618 00:25:39,037 --> 00:25:40,305 by our laws. 619 00:25:40,372 --> 00:25:41,973 RIVAN: We are a people of law. 620 00:25:42,040 --> 00:25:45,076 They do sometimes bring us sadness 621 00:25:45,143 --> 00:25:47,812 but we have learned to adjust to that. 622 00:25:47,879 --> 00:25:48,000 Perhaps your laws work as well? 623 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:50,081 Perhaps your laws work as well? 624 00:25:50,148 --> 00:25:53,551 They haven't always, but now they do. 625 00:25:53,618 --> 00:25:54,000 Do you execute criminals? 626 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,654 Do you execute criminals? 627 00:25:55,720 --> 00:25:57,822 No, not any longer. 628 00:25:57,889 --> 00:25:59,324 RIVAN: But you did once? 629 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:00,000 Unfortunately, yes. 630 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,159 Unfortunately, yes. 631 00:26:01,226 --> 00:26:02,160 But since then... 632 00:26:02,227 --> 00:26:03,328 And when you did 633 00:26:03,395 --> 00:26:05,063 was it believed necessary to do so? 634 00:26:05,130 --> 00:26:06,000 Some people felt that it was necessary 635 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:08,833 Some people felt that it was necessary 636 00:26:08,900 --> 00:26:12,000 but we have learned to detect the seeds of criminal behavior. 637 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,604 but we have learned to detect the seeds of criminal behavior. 638 00:26:12,671 --> 00:26:15,340 Capital punishment, in our world 639 00:26:15,407 --> 00:26:18,000 is no longer considered a justifiable deterrent. 640 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,109 is no longer considered a justifiable deterrent. 641 00:26:18,176 --> 00:26:23,682 So, we are not yet as advanced as they are. 642 00:26:23,748 --> 00:26:24,000 and since you are advanced in other ways, too 643 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:27,686 and since you are advanced in other ways, too 644 00:26:27,752 --> 00:26:30,000 I suggest you use your superior powers to rescue the Wesley boy. 645 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:32,157 I suggest you use your superior powers to rescue the Wesley boy. 646 00:26:32,223 --> 00:26:35,360 We will record him as a convicted criminal 647 00:26:35,427 --> 00:26:36,000 out of our reach-- 648 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,494 out of our reach-- 649 00:26:36,561 --> 00:26:40,298 an advanced person who luckily escaped the barbarism 650 00:26:40,365 --> 00:26:42,000 of this backward little world. 651 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:42,634 of this backward little world. 652 00:26:42,701 --> 00:26:46,838 Unfortunately, we have a law known as the Prime Directive. 653 00:26:46,905 --> 00:26:48,000 Riker has explained it to us. 654 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,641 Riker has explained it to us. 655 00:26:49,708 --> 00:26:54,000 Is the boy in any danger from you at this moment? 656 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,713 Is the boy in any danger from you at this moment? 657 00:26:56,715 --> 00:26:58,917 Until sundown? 658 00:27:01,219 --> 00:27:03,321 Because you are strangers 659 00:27:03,388 --> 00:27:05,757 we are delaying enforcement of the law 660 00:27:05,824 --> 00:27:06,000 but we must act by sundown. 661 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,793 but we must act by sundown. 662 00:27:08,860 --> 00:27:10,061 Then I have another question. 663 00:27:10,128 --> 00:27:12,000 While orbiting-- while circling high above your world-- as we do 664 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:15,166 While orbiting-- while circling high above your world-- as we do 665 00:27:15,233 --> 00:27:18,000 we have encountered a strange object. 666 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,636 we have encountered a strange object. 667 00:27:18,703 --> 00:27:21,740 A vessel, perhaps. 668 00:27:21,806 --> 00:27:24,000 Have you any idea what it is? 669 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,175 Have you any idea what it is? 670 00:27:24,242 --> 00:27:26,845 It's not entirely real. 671 00:27:26,911 --> 00:27:30,000 At least it's not completely solid. 672 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,882 At least it's not completely solid. 673 00:27:32,484 --> 00:27:36,000 Do you mean God? 674 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,154 Do you mean God? 675 00:27:36,221 --> 00:27:38,323 God? 676 00:27:38,390 --> 00:27:41,292 God is said to be somewhere up there 677 00:27:41,359 --> 00:27:42,000 protecting us. 678 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,994 protecting us. 679 00:27:43,061 --> 00:27:47,265 Exactly... exactly how would you describe God? 680 00:27:47,332 --> 00:27:48,000 As you just did. 681 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,833 As you just did. 682 00:27:48,900 --> 00:27:52,303 As existing both here, and in another place, also. 683 00:27:54,172 --> 00:27:56,674 But when God wants to show its power 684 00:27:56,741 --> 00:27:59,778 it can make itself felt most fully. 685 00:28:00,812 --> 00:28:02,347 BEVERLY: Captain, come in, please. 686 00:28:02,414 --> 00:28:04,315 Picard here. 687 00:28:04,382 --> 00:28:05,316 CMO Crusher, sir. 688 00:28:05,383 --> 00:28:06,000 Commander Data has just regained consciousness. 689 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,986 Commander Data has just regained consciousness. 690 00:28:08,053 --> 00:28:09,320 What condition? Can he talk? 691 00:28:09,387 --> 00:28:12,000 He's insisting on it, sir, urgently. 692 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,824 He's insisting on it, sir, urgently. 693 00:28:14,959 --> 00:28:17,395 Wesley... 694 00:28:18,897 --> 00:28:20,331 Stand by. Picard out. 695 00:28:20,398 --> 00:28:24,000 I want to speak to her personally about her son. 696 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,103 I want to speak to her personally about her son. 697 00:28:26,905 --> 00:28:30,000 And so you promise that Wesley Crusher is safe until sundown? 698 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:32,010 And so you promise that Wesley Crusher is safe until sundown? 699 00:28:32,077 --> 00:28:34,779 You have our word. 700 00:28:34,846 --> 00:28:36,000 Then will one of you return with me to our ship? 701 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:39,284 Then will one of you return with me to our ship? 702 00:28:41,886 --> 00:28:42,000 Of course. 703 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,720 Of course. 704 00:28:42,787 --> 00:28:45,290 I'll go as a hostage for the boy's safety. 705 00:28:45,356 --> 00:28:46,424 No, no, no, that's not it. 706 00:28:46,491 --> 00:28:48,000 I want you to identify something for me, if you can. 707 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,828 I want you to identify something for me, if you can. 708 00:28:49,894 --> 00:28:53,198 Picard to Transporter Room, three to beam up. 709 00:29:00,371 --> 00:29:01,473 I'm frightened. 710 00:29:01,539 --> 00:29:02,807 There's no reason to be. 711 00:29:02,874 --> 00:29:04,209 Transporter Room, energize. 712 00:29:15,887 --> 00:29:17,856 But this is a city! 713 00:29:17,922 --> 00:29:18,000 A great city. 714 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,023 A great city. 715 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:22,327 Captain, I've just seen the away team report about Wesley. 716 00:29:22,393 --> 00:29:23,795 In a moment, Doctor. 717 00:29:23,862 --> 00:29:24,000 In a moment?! 718 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,330 In a moment?! 719 00:29:25,396 --> 00:29:27,398 Exactly. In a moment. 720 00:29:29,901 --> 00:29:30,000 You were about to say? 721 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:32,070 You were about to say? 722 00:29:32,137 --> 00:29:34,472 Well, since you have all this power 723 00:29:34,539 --> 00:29:36,000 why be concerned about our laws? 724 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,975 why be concerned about our laws? 725 00:29:37,041 --> 00:29:39,077 You could take the boy from us. 726 00:29:44,082 --> 00:29:46,818 It's not that simple. 727 00:29:46,885 --> 00:29:48,000 From the starboard lounge 728 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:48,920 From the starboard lounge 729 00:29:48,987 --> 00:29:52,524 you can see whatever is outside this vessel. 730 00:29:52,590 --> 00:29:53,791 Do you mean my world? 731 00:29:53,858 --> 00:29:54,000 You said we'd be high above it. 732 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,194 You said we'd be high above it. 733 00:29:56,261 --> 00:29:57,529 And something else 734 00:29:57,595 --> 00:29:59,531 that's circling your world. 735 00:29:59,597 --> 00:30:00,000 It's very important to us 736 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,366 It's very important to us 737 00:30:01,432 --> 00:30:04,269 and perhaps to you to know what it is. 738 00:30:19,617 --> 00:30:20,552 I'm sorry, Rivan 739 00:30:20,618 --> 00:30:22,220 but this was necessary. 740 00:30:22,287 --> 00:30:24,000 Do you know what that is? 741 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,422 Do you know what that is? 742 00:30:27,525 --> 00:30:30,000 Can you tell us what it is? 743 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,094 Can you tell us what it is? 744 00:30:30,161 --> 00:30:32,530 Is it God? 745 00:30:35,500 --> 00:30:36,000 Now, it's very important that you answer something. 746 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:38,937 Now, it's very important that you answer something. 747 00:30:39,003 --> 00:30:42,000 How do you recognize what it is? 748 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,473 How do you recognize what it is? 749 00:30:48,079 --> 00:30:51,015 Nothing will harm you, I promise. 750 00:30:51,082 --> 00:30:54,000 Just tell us how you recognize it. 751 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,252 Just tell us how you recognize it. 752 00:30:56,120 --> 00:30:58,890 It has appeared before. 753 00:31:00,592 --> 00:31:03,161 Can you speak to it? 754 00:31:03,228 --> 00:31:05,263 Does it speak to you? 755 00:31:06,431 --> 00:31:07,599 Captain! 756 00:31:13,972 --> 00:31:15,273 Return 757 00:31:15,340 --> 00:31:17,075 my child! 758 00:31:17,141 --> 00:31:18,000 Return? 759 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,210 Return? 760 00:31:19,277 --> 00:31:21,946 It's coming towards us. 761 00:31:24,983 --> 00:31:26,217 Picard to Transporter Room. 762 00:31:26,284 --> 00:31:27,285 Come in. 763 00:31:28,386 --> 00:31:29,654 Yes, do that, but hurry! 764 00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:30,000 It's still coming towards us. 765 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,322 It's still coming towards us. 766 00:31:31,389 --> 00:31:34,025 Transporter Chief to Captain. 767 00:31:34,092 --> 00:31:36,000 One to beam down to away team location. 768 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,160 One to beam down to away team location. 769 00:31:36,227 --> 00:31:37,495 Hurry! 770 00:31:37,562 --> 00:31:41,232 Engage, Transporter Room. Urgent, engage! 771 00:31:57,582 --> 00:32:00,000 It seems the Edos' god is very protective of its children. 772 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,086 It seems the Edos' god is very protective of its children. 773 00:32:02,153 --> 00:32:06,000 I had no choice but to learn about that thing from her. 774 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,358 I had no choice but to learn about that thing from her. 775 00:32:07,425 --> 00:32:09,694 I'm sorry I had to. 776 00:32:09,761 --> 00:32:12,000 She was so frightened. 777 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,030 She was so frightened. 778 00:32:12,096 --> 00:32:13,531 It's understandable, sir. 779 00:32:13,598 --> 00:32:18,000 Sharing an orbit with God is no small experience. 780 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,469 Sharing an orbit with God is no small experience. 781 00:32:18,536 --> 00:32:22,307 Let's go see your patient, Doctor. 782 00:32:26,344 --> 00:32:29,380 What do you intend to do about my son? 783 00:32:29,447 --> 00:32:30,000 He's being held safely until sundown. 784 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:32,083 He's being held safely until sundown. 785 00:32:32,150 --> 00:32:33,651 When he faces execution 786 00:32:33,718 --> 00:32:36,000 although he's committed no crime-- 787 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,020 although he's committed no crime-- 788 00:32:36,087 --> 00:32:38,089 certainly none any sane and reasonable person... 789 00:32:38,156 --> 00:32:40,024 You saw what that thing was about to do. 790 00:32:40,091 --> 00:32:42,000 I apologize, sir, but this is very difficult for me. 791 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:45,496 I apologize, sir, but this is very difficult for me. 792 00:32:45,563 --> 00:32:47,498 If he were your son 793 00:32:47,565 --> 00:32:48,000 you'd be as frightened... 794 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,566 you'd be as frightened... 795 00:32:48,633 --> 00:32:50,101 But I am. 796 00:32:53,071 --> 00:32:54,000 Data's in Sick Bay here. 797 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,640 Data's in Sick Bay here. 798 00:32:55,707 --> 00:32:57,175 You'll find him able 799 00:32:57,241 --> 00:32:58,576 to talk to you. 800 00:33:01,079 --> 00:33:03,014 He's checking out fine, Doctor. 801 00:33:03,081 --> 00:33:05,516 Thank you. Finish it later, please. 802 00:33:05,583 --> 00:33:06,000 I was an excellent choice for them, Captain. 803 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,719 I was an excellent choice for them, Captain. 804 00:33:07,785 --> 00:33:10,655 They were able to communicate with me quite... 805 00:33:10,722 --> 00:33:12,000 I was about to say quite easily 806 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,690 I was about to say quite easily 807 00:33:12,757 --> 00:33:15,193 but there was nothing easy about it. 808 00:33:15,259 --> 00:33:17,161 Fortunately, they stopped short 809 00:33:17,228 --> 00:33:18,000 of overloading my circuitry. 810 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,363 of overloading my circuitry. 811 00:33:18,429 --> 00:33:19,530 You're saying they? 812 00:33:19,597 --> 00:33:21,299 So it is a vessel of some sort? 813 00:33:21,366 --> 00:33:24,000 Definitely not a single entity, if that's what you mean, sir 814 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,469 Definitely not a single entity, if that's what you mean, sir 815 00:33:24,535 --> 00:33:27,405 although they know the Edo worship them as a god thing. 816 00:33:27,472 --> 00:33:28,573 They know? 817 00:33:28,639 --> 00:33:29,741 They recognize 818 00:33:29,807 --> 00:33:30,000 that this is quite expected and harmless 819 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,776 that this is quite expected and harmless 820 00:33:31,843 --> 00:33:33,511 at the present Edo stage of evolution. 821 00:33:33,578 --> 00:33:36,000 What sort of vessel? 822 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,381 What sort of vessel? 823 00:33:36,447 --> 00:33:37,682 It is perhaps not 824 00:33:37,749 --> 00:33:40,251 what we would understand as a vessel, sir. 825 00:33:40,318 --> 00:33:42,000 The dimensions this one occupies allows them to be... 826 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,755 The dimensions this one occupies allows them to be... 827 00:33:43,821 --> 00:33:46,257 well, to be in several places at once 828 00:33:46,324 --> 00:33:47,725 that they consider 829 00:33:47,792 --> 00:33:48,000 that this entire star cluster is theirs. 830 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:50,294 that this entire star cluster is theirs. 831 00:33:50,361 --> 00:33:52,130 It was probably unwise of us 832 00:33:52,196 --> 00:33:54,000 to attempt to place a human colony in this area. 833 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,532 to attempt to place a human colony in this area. 834 00:33:54,599 --> 00:33:56,067 Of course, there are 835 00:33:56,134 --> 00:33:58,169 3,004 other planets in this star cluster 836 00:33:58,236 --> 00:34:00,000 in which we could have colonized. 837 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,071 in which we could have colonized. 838 00:34:00,138 --> 00:34:01,606 The largest and closest... 839 00:34:01,672 --> 00:34:03,374 Data! Don't babble. 840 00:34:03,441 --> 00:34:04,609 Babble, sir? 841 00:34:04,675 --> 00:34:06,000 I am not aware that I ever babble, sir. 842 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,211 I am not aware that I ever babble, sir. 843 00:34:07,278 --> 00:34:09,347 It may be that from time to time 844 00:34:09,414 --> 00:34:12,000 I have considerable information to communicate 845 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,550 I have considerable information to communicate 846 00:34:12,617 --> 00:34:15,253 and you may question the way in which I organize it... 847 00:34:15,319 --> 00:34:18,000 Please, organize it into brief answers to my questions. 848 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,357 Please, organize it into brief answers to my questions. 849 00:34:19,424 --> 00:34:21,092 We have very little time. 850 00:34:21,159 --> 00:34:24,000 Do they accept our presence at this planet? 851 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:27,198 Do they accept our presence at this planet? 852 00:34:27,265 --> 00:34:30,000 Undecided, sir. 853 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,535 Undecided, sir. 854 00:34:30,601 --> 00:34:33,237 Data, please feel free 855 00:34:33,304 --> 00:34:36,000 to volunteer any important information. 856 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,408 to volunteer any important information. 857 00:34:37,475 --> 00:34:41,679 I volunteer that they are now observing us, sir. 858 00:34:41,746 --> 00:34:42,000 To judge what kind of life-forms we are? 859 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:44,248 To judge what kind of life-forms we are? 860 00:34:44,315 --> 00:34:46,217 No. It is more curiosity. 861 00:34:46,284 --> 00:34:48,000 I doubt that they expect us 862 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,119 I doubt that they expect us 863 00:34:48,186 --> 00:34:50,588 to abide by their value systems. 864 00:34:50,655 --> 00:34:52,857 Do they know of our Prime Directive? 865 00:34:52,924 --> 00:34:54,000 They know everything I know, sir. 866 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:56,160 They know everything I know, sir. 867 00:34:56,227 --> 00:35:00,000 And if we were to violate the Prime Directive... 868 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,265 And if we were to violate the Prime Directive... 869 00:35:01,332 --> 00:35:04,168 That's not a fair question. 870 00:35:04,235 --> 00:35:05,837 How would they react? 871 00:35:05,903 --> 00:35:06,000 That would be a case of judging us by our own rules, sir. 872 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:10,208 That would be a case of judging us by our own rules, sir. 873 00:35:10,274 --> 00:35:12,000 If we violate our own Prime Directive 874 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,510 If we violate our own Prime Directive 875 00:35:12,577 --> 00:35:16,280 they might consider us to be deceitful and untrustworthy. 876 00:35:16,347 --> 00:35:18,000 You do recall, they cautioned us 877 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,150 You do recall, they cautioned us 878 00:35:19,217 --> 00:35:22,286 not to interfere with their children below. 879 00:35:23,387 --> 00:35:24,000 What has happened? 880 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,723 What has happened? 881 00:35:25,790 --> 00:35:28,192 The Edo want to execute my son. 882 00:35:28,259 --> 00:35:30,000 I will not allow that to happen 883 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,195 I will not allow that to happen 884 00:35:31,262 --> 00:35:32,763 Jean-Luc! 885 00:35:32,830 --> 00:35:35,199 Most interesting, sir. 886 00:35:35,266 --> 00:35:36,000 The emotion of motherhood 887 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,167 The emotion of motherhood 888 00:35:36,234 --> 00:35:38,336 as compared to all others felt by humans... 889 00:35:38,402 --> 00:35:39,537 Shut up! 890 00:35:40,938 --> 00:35:42,000 You were right, sir. 891 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,307 You were right, sir. 892 00:35:43,374 --> 00:35:46,244 I do tend to babble. 893 00:35:51,716 --> 00:35:54,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 41255.9: 894 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,253 Captain's Log, Stardate 41255.9: 895 00:35:55,319 --> 00:36:00,000 Whatever the object or vessel in orbit with us 896 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,391 Whatever the object or vessel in orbit with us 897 00:36:00,458 --> 00:36:03,194 it hangs there like a nemesis. 898 00:36:03,261 --> 00:36:06,000 It is one thing to communicate with something mysterious 899 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,764 It is one thing to communicate with something mysterious 900 00:36:06,831 --> 00:36:09,834 but it is quite another to be silently observed by it. 901 00:36:09,901 --> 00:36:12,000 I am concerned whether it understands 902 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,203 I am concerned whether it understands 903 00:36:12,270 --> 00:36:14,205 the same concept of reason that we do. 904 00:36:14,272 --> 00:36:17,475 You sent for me, sir? 905 00:36:17,542 --> 00:36:18,000 Let's have more talk, Data. 906 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,877 Let's have more talk, Data. 907 00:36:19,944 --> 00:36:21,646 Yes, sir. 908 00:36:24,382 --> 00:36:25,750 Sit down. 909 00:36:28,553 --> 00:36:30,000 What level of communication, sir? 910 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:32,223 What level of communication, sir? 911 00:36:32,290 --> 00:36:33,958 Any. 912 00:36:34,025 --> 00:36:36,000 My apologies for saying that you babbled. 913 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,562 My apologies for saying that you babbled. 914 00:36:37,628 --> 00:36:39,830 But I do, sir. 915 00:36:39,897 --> 00:36:42,000 You also see things in a way we do not 916 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,267 You also see things in a way we do not 917 00:36:43,334 --> 00:36:44,769 but as they truly are. 918 00:36:44,835 --> 00:36:45,870 I need help, my friend. 919 00:36:45,937 --> 00:36:48,000 I cannot permit that boy or any member of this vessel 920 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,440 I cannot permit that boy or any member of this vessel 921 00:36:49,507 --> 00:36:50,942 to be sacrificed. 922 00:36:51,008 --> 00:36:53,344 The Prime Directive never intended that. 923 00:36:53,411 --> 00:36:54,000 The problem, sir, is there. 924 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:57,615 The problem, sir, is there. 925 00:36:57,682 --> 00:37:00,000 Although they have learned of the Prime Directive 926 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,918 Although they have learned of the Prime Directive 927 00:37:00,985 --> 00:37:04,288 from my mind, how will they evaluate it? 928 00:37:04,355 --> 00:37:05,957 How do they reason? 929 00:37:06,023 --> 00:37:07,592 What are their values? 930 00:37:07,658 --> 00:37:10,294 Remember their warning to us, sir. 931 00:37:10,361 --> 00:37:11,796 Exactly. 932 00:37:11,862 --> 00:37:12,000 How do I explain my refusing to obey their laws down there? 933 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:15,299 How do I explain my refusing to obey their laws down there? 934 00:37:15,366 --> 00:37:18,000 Not permitting the Crusher boy to be executed. 935 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,337 Not permitting the Crusher boy to be executed. 936 00:37:19,403 --> 00:37:22,340 And by so doing, do I endanger this vessel 937 00:37:22,406 --> 00:37:24,000 and more than a thousand other lives? 938 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,376 and more than a thousand other lives? 939 00:37:25,443 --> 00:37:29,680 Would you choose one life over 1,000, sir? 940 00:37:29,747 --> 00:37:30,000 I refuse to let arithmetic decide questions like that. 941 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:34,885 I refuse to let arithmetic decide questions like that. 942 00:37:34,952 --> 00:37:36,000 Did you learn anything 943 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,921 Did you learn anything 944 00:37:36,988 --> 00:37:40,925 about the relationship between that and the Edo? 945 00:37:40,992 --> 00:37:42,000 Why are they so certain it's a god? 946 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,427 Why are they so certain it's a god? 947 00:37:43,494 --> 00:37:45,363 Any sufficiently advanced life-form 948 00:37:45,429 --> 00:37:46,597 would appear to others 949 00:37:46,664 --> 00:37:47,932 to be that, sir 950 00:37:47,999 --> 00:37:48,000 but when they were probing my thoughts, Captain 951 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:50,401 but when they were probing my thoughts, Captain 952 00:37:50,468 --> 00:37:53,337 I could feel that whatever they are now 953 00:37:53,404 --> 00:37:54,000 they once existed in this dimension just as we do-- 954 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:57,408 they once existed in this dimension just as we do-- 955 00:37:57,475 --> 00:38:00,000 perhaps in the same kind of flesh and blood form. 956 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,945 perhaps in the same kind of flesh and blood form. 957 00:38:01,012 --> 00:38:05,449 Since then, however, they have evolved considerably. 958 00:38:05,516 --> 00:38:06,000 Their present existence in multidimensions 959 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,952 Their present existence in multidimensions 960 00:38:08,019 --> 00:38:10,454 has advantages we do not understand. 961 00:38:10,521 --> 00:38:12,000 Then, in some earlier flesh-and-blood form 962 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,790 Then, in some earlier flesh-and-blood form 963 00:38:12,857 --> 00:38:15,393 they might have shared our kind of values? 964 00:38:15,459 --> 00:38:18,000 We know the Edo share them, sir. 965 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,029 We know the Edo share them, sir. 966 00:38:18,095 --> 00:38:23,300 Why would such an advanced thing feel obliged to protect the Edo? 967 00:38:23,367 --> 00:38:24,000 Perhaps the Edo are a child race, by comparison. 968 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:27,772 Perhaps the Edo are a child race, by comparison. 969 00:38:27,838 --> 00:38:30,000 Possibly a race which... 970 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,841 Possibly a race which... 971 00:38:30,908 --> 00:38:33,444 those life-forms have planted here 972 00:38:33,511 --> 00:38:34,812 much as we now plant human colonies 973 00:38:34,879 --> 00:38:36,000 on class M planets. 974 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,348 on class M planets. 975 00:38:41,519 --> 00:38:42,000 Having fulfilled my professional obligations 976 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:45,089 Having fulfilled my professional obligations 977 00:38:45,156 --> 00:38:46,657 regarding Commander Data... 978 00:38:46,724 --> 00:38:48,000 You now request permission to beam down to the planet. 979 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,427 You now request permission to beam down to the planet. 980 00:38:49,493 --> 00:38:50,928 Permission granted. 981 00:38:50,995 --> 00:38:54,000 You can accompany me while I try and resolve this. 982 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,766 You can accompany me while I try and resolve this. 983 00:38:55,833 --> 00:38:59,937 And you should know that whatever the cost 984 00:39:00,004 --> 00:39:03,074 I will not allow them to execute your son. 985 00:39:05,509 --> 00:39:06,000 Thank you, sir. 986 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:09,580 Thank you, sir. 987 00:39:12,516 --> 00:39:13,651 Data 988 00:39:13,718 --> 00:39:14,952 take command. 989 00:39:15,019 --> 00:39:16,120 Aye, sir. 990 00:39:26,030 --> 00:39:27,631 It's almost time. 991 00:39:27,698 --> 00:39:30,000 I want the boy brought here now. 992 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,969 I want the boy brought here now. 993 00:39:32,036 --> 00:39:33,971 I'll go with you. 994 00:39:34,038 --> 00:39:35,539 Of course. 995 00:39:44,548 --> 00:39:46,050 Captain Picard. 996 00:39:50,654 --> 00:39:52,990 I saw you share the sky with God. 997 00:39:53,057 --> 00:39:54,000 You must be gods. 998 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,859 You must be gods. 999 00:39:58,729 --> 00:40:00,000 No, no, we're not gods. 1000 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:02,666 No, no, we're not gods. 1001 00:40:05,503 --> 00:40:06,000 Mother. 1002 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,604 Mother. 1003 00:40:10,074 --> 00:40:12,000 I guess you know a lot has happened here. 1004 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:14,512 I guess you know a lot has happened here. 1005 00:40:14,578 --> 00:40:16,547 I know. 1006 00:40:18,883 --> 00:40:21,018 Captain Picard... 1007 00:40:21,085 --> 00:40:24,000 are you going to let them kill me? 1008 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,588 are you going to let them kill me? 1009 00:40:24,655 --> 00:40:28,626 No, but I must find some way to prevent it 1010 00:40:28,692 --> 00:40:30,000 that you understand. 1011 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,661 that you understand. 1012 00:40:30,728 --> 00:40:32,997 How can we let this happen, Liator? 1013 00:40:33,063 --> 00:40:36,000 They threaten everything we respect. 1014 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,767 They threaten everything we respect. 1015 00:40:36,834 --> 00:40:40,971 Our law, our peace, our tranquillity and order. 1016 00:40:41,038 --> 00:40:42,000 You are powerful, but do not do this to us. 1017 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:44,975 You are powerful, but do not do this to us. 1018 00:40:45,042 --> 00:40:46,510 We beg you. 1019 00:40:46,577 --> 00:40:47,511 At least, study what we were 1020 00:40:47,578 --> 00:40:48,000 without law-- 1021 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,979 without law-- 1022 00:40:49,046 --> 00:40:51,982 hurtful to each other, savage, thieving. 1023 00:40:52,049 --> 00:40:53,517 I understand. 1024 00:40:53,584 --> 00:40:54,000 Perhaps your system of law and punishment 1025 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,587 Perhaps your system of law and punishment 1026 00:40:56,654 --> 00:40:59,590 is better than any system we once had 1027 00:40:59,657 --> 00:41:00,000 but we do now have a law and must obey 1028 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:02,726 but we do now have a law and must obey 1029 00:41:02,793 --> 00:41:04,562 and part of it says 1030 00:41:04,628 --> 00:41:06,000 I must protect my people from harm. 1031 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,665 I must protect my people from harm. 1032 00:41:07,731 --> 00:41:10,668 We did not ask you to come here. 1033 00:41:10,734 --> 00:41:12,000 Which has to do with another law that we must obey. 1034 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:15,005 Which has to do with another law that we must obey. 1035 00:41:15,072 --> 00:41:18,000 We are all sworn not to interfere 1036 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,843 We are all sworn not to interfere 1037 00:41:18,909 --> 00:41:21,045 with other lives in the galaxy. 1038 00:41:21,111 --> 00:41:24,000 If I save this boy, I break that law. 1039 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,648 If I save this boy, I break that law. 1040 00:41:24,715 --> 00:41:26,250 And you should be executed if you do so. 1041 00:41:26,317 --> 00:41:28,485 I may suffer almost as much. 1042 00:41:28,552 --> 00:41:30,000 Starfleet takes the Prime Directive very seriously. 1043 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,755 Starfleet takes the Prime Directive very seriously. 1044 00:41:31,822 --> 00:41:34,792 No, it is God who will punish you. 1045 00:41:34,859 --> 00:41:36,000 That thought has crossed our minds. 1046 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,961 That thought has crossed our minds. 1047 00:41:37,027 --> 00:41:39,129 Your God up there may insist 1048 00:41:39,196 --> 00:41:42,000 that we obey our noninterference directive. 1049 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,633 that we obey our noninterference directive. 1050 00:41:42,700 --> 00:41:45,135 Sir, does this mean if you save me 1051 00:41:45,202 --> 00:41:47,271 the entire crew could die? 1052 00:41:47,338 --> 00:41:48,000 You're not involved in this decision, boy. 1053 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,540 You're not involved in this decision, boy. 1054 00:41:49,607 --> 00:41:52,910 I'm sorry, sir, but it seems like I am. 1055 00:41:54,745 --> 00:41:56,680 Picard to Transporter Room. 1056 00:41:56,747 --> 00:41:58,682 Lock in to this signal. 1057 00:41:58,749 --> 00:42:00,000 Stand by for six to beam up. 1058 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,217 Stand by for six to beam up. 1059 00:42:00,284 --> 00:42:02,052 Wesley, Lieutenant. 1060 00:42:08,792 --> 00:42:10,828 Our laws have been violated. 1061 00:42:10,895 --> 00:42:12,000 What of justice? 1062 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,029 What of justice? 1063 00:42:12,096 --> 00:42:14,531 What of justice to Wesley? 1064 00:42:14,598 --> 00:42:15,666 Does he deserve to die? 1065 00:42:15,733 --> 00:42:18,000 I'm truly sorry, Liator 1066 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,168 I'm truly sorry, Liator 1067 00:42:18,235 --> 00:42:20,671 but I must have justice for my people, too. 1068 00:42:20,738 --> 00:42:24,000 Transporter Room, energize. 1069 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,675 Transporter Room, energize. 1070 00:42:31,148 --> 00:42:33,083 Transporter Room, come in. 1071 00:42:33,150 --> 00:42:34,652 We can't energize the beam, sir. 1072 00:42:34,718 --> 00:42:36,000 Everything checks out, but we're getting no results. 1073 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,121 Everything checks out, but we're getting no results. 1074 00:42:37,187 --> 00:42:39,657 God has prevented your escape. 1075 00:42:39,723 --> 00:42:40,991 Then your God is unfair. 1076 00:42:41,058 --> 00:42:42,000 My son had no warning that his act was criminal. 1077 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:44,261 My son had no warning that his act was criminal. 1078 00:42:44,328 --> 00:42:46,964 We cannot allow ignorance of the law 1079 00:42:47,031 --> 00:42:48,000 to become a defense. 1080 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,766 to become a defense. 1081 00:42:48,832 --> 00:42:50,968 I don't know how to communicate this 1082 00:42:51,035 --> 00:42:53,304 or even if it is possible 1083 00:42:53,370 --> 00:42:54,000 but the question of justice has concerned me greatly of late 1084 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:57,641 but the question of justice has concerned me greatly of late 1085 00:42:57,708 --> 00:43:00,000 and I say to any creature who may be listening 1086 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,611 and I say to any creature who may be listening 1087 00:43:00,678 --> 00:43:04,315 there can be no justice so long as laws are absolute. 1088 00:43:04,381 --> 00:43:06,000 Even life itself is an exercise in exceptions. 1089 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:09,253 Even life itself is an exercise in exceptions. 1090 00:43:09,320 --> 00:43:12,000 When has justice ever been as simple as a rule book? 1091 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,957 When has justice ever been as simple as a rule book? 1092 00:43:16,327 --> 00:43:18,000 Seems the Edo Lord agrees with you, Number One. 1093 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,330 Seems the Edo Lord agrees with you, Number One. 1094 00:43:30,341 --> 00:43:32,343 Main viewer on. 1095 00:43:37,414 --> 00:43:39,650 Hailing frequencies. 1096 00:43:39,717 --> 00:43:41,018 Open, sir. 1097 00:43:42,720 --> 00:43:44,955 To the object in orbit with us. 1098 00:43:45,022 --> 00:43:47,958 We will remove the human colonists 1099 00:43:48,025 --> 00:43:50,094 from the adjoining solar system 1100 00:43:50,160 --> 00:43:52,796 if you signal us to do so. 1101 00:43:52,863 --> 00:43:54,000 Please tell us. 1102 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:54,865 Please tell us. 1103 00:43:56,433 --> 00:43:58,402 Captain. 1104 00:44:03,374 --> 00:44:05,242 Is that a signal? 1105 00:44:05,309 --> 00:44:06,000 I suppose... I suppose it must be. 1106 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:09,847 I suppose... I suppose it must be. 1107 00:44:09,913 --> 00:44:11,915 I was hoping for more. 1108 00:44:11,982 --> 00:44:12,000 More of what, sir? 1109 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,984 More of what, sir? 1110 00:44:14,051 --> 00:44:16,120 I'm glad it's gone. 1111 00:44:16,186 --> 00:44:18,000 Agreed, sir, short and sweet. 1112 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:19,056 Agreed, sir, short and sweet. 1113 00:44:19,123 --> 00:44:20,858 Godlike efficiency. 1114 00:44:20,924 --> 00:44:24,000 I was hoping we might learn more about it 1115 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:24,695 I was hoping we might learn more about it 1116 00:44:24,762 --> 00:44:27,865 but since we can't 1117 00:44:27,931 --> 00:44:30,000 take us out of here, Number One. 1118 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:30,801 take us out of here, Number One. 1119 00:44:30,868 --> 00:44:32,002 Gladly, sir.