1 00:00:02,369 --> 00:00:05,338 Captain's Log, Stardate 41242.4: 2 00:00:05,405 --> 00:00:06,000 Our last assignment has taken us 3 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,273 Our last assignment has taken us 4 00:00:07,340 --> 00:00:09,576 into the remote Omicron Theta star system 5 00:00:09,642 --> 00:00:12,000 home of our android crew member Lieutenant Commander Data. 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:14,247 home of our android crew member Lieutenant Commander Data. 7 00:00:14,314 --> 00:00:16,583 Although we are due at our next assignment 8 00:00:16,649 --> 00:00:18,000 I have decided to visit Data's home planet 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,352 I have decided to visit Data's home planet 10 00:00:19,419 --> 00:00:21,721 for a few hours in the hopes of unraveling 11 00:00:21,788 --> 00:00:24,000 some of the mystery of his beginnings. 12 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,224 some of the mystery of his beginnings. 13 00:00:24,290 --> 00:00:26,726 Sir, we are now 20 minutes from Omicron Theta. 14 00:00:26,793 --> 00:00:28,261 Mark. 15 00:00:28,328 --> 00:00:29,529 Stand by for subwarp. 16 00:00:29,596 --> 00:00:30,000 Head for standard orbit of Data's planet. 17 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:32,399 Head for standard orbit of Data's planet. 18 00:00:32,465 --> 00:00:34,768 I wonder why Data hasn't come up here. 19 00:00:34,834 --> 00:00:36,000 He said he wanted to be alone. 20 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,669 He said he wanted to be alone. 21 00:00:36,736 --> 00:00:38,271 Perhaps this is 22 00:00:38,338 --> 00:00:40,573 a bigger moment for him than we thought. 23 00:00:40,640 --> 00:00:42,000 Ah... 24 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,309 Ah... 25 00:00:43,376 --> 00:00:46,646 ah... 26 00:00:46,713 --> 00:00:48,000 Data. 27 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,481 Data. 28 00:00:48,548 --> 00:00:50,750 ...choo! 29 00:00:50,817 --> 00:00:52,685 What are you doing? 30 00:00:52,752 --> 00:00:54,000 Sneezing. 31 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,255 Sneezing. 32 00:00:55,321 --> 00:00:56,823 Have you got a cold? 33 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:58,425 A cold what? 34 00:00:58,491 --> 00:01:00,000 It's a disease my mom says people used to get. 35 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,727 It's a disease my mom says people used to get. 36 00:01:00,794 --> 00:01:02,262 Ah... 37 00:01:02,328 --> 00:01:04,597 but humans still sneeze for other reasons 38 00:01:04,664 --> 00:01:06,000 and I cannot seem to do it right. 39 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,133 and I cannot seem to do it right. 40 00:01:07,200 --> 00:01:10,804 Ah... ah... 41 00:01:10,870 --> 00:01:12,000 How can you be practicing something like sneezing 42 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,339 How can you be practicing something like sneezing 43 00:01:13,406 --> 00:01:15,141 when we're arriving at your home planet 44 00:01:15,208 --> 00:01:16,476 for the first time? 45 00:01:16,543 --> 00:01:17,777 Aren't you interested in that? 46 00:01:17,844 --> 00:01:18,000 More than interested-- fascinated. 47 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:20,380 More than interested-- fascinated. 48 00:01:20,447 --> 00:01:22,115 One might say agog. 49 00:01:22,182 --> 00:01:24,000 But I also find sneezing interesting. 50 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,350 But I also find sneezing interesting. 51 00:01:24,417 --> 00:01:25,518 Choo! 52 00:01:25,585 --> 00:01:28,455 Chh... 53 00:01:28,521 --> 00:01:30,000 Captain Picard wishes to see you on the Bridge. 54 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:32,559 Captain Picard wishes to see you on the Bridge. 55 00:01:32,625 --> 00:01:36,000 YAR: Captain, confirming Class M reading there, but... 56 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,596 YAR: Captain, confirming Class M reading there, but... 57 00:01:36,663 --> 00:01:38,765 but the sensors aren't showing any life readings... 58 00:01:38,832 --> 00:01:40,233 not even vegetation. 59 00:01:40,300 --> 00:01:41,334 Strange. 60 00:01:41,401 --> 00:01:42,000 The cruiser that found Data reported farmlands there. 61 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:45,305 The cruiser that found Data reported farmlands there. 62 00:01:45,371 --> 00:01:48,000 Do you want to take her into orbit, Data? 63 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,274 Do you want to take her into orbit, Data? 64 00:01:48,341 --> 00:01:49,509 No, thank you, sir. 65 00:02:13,266 --> 00:02:15,668 Continue on into close parking orbit. 66 00:02:15,735 --> 00:02:17,237 LA FORGE: Aye, sir. 67 00:02:17,303 --> 00:02:18,000 I could say "home sweet home," sir 68 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,572 I could say "home sweet home," sir 69 00:02:19,639 --> 00:02:22,809 if I understood how the word sweet applies. 70 00:02:22,876 --> 00:02:24,000 It usually refers to memories. 71 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,178 It usually refers to memories. 72 00:02:25,245 --> 00:02:27,881 It usually refers to one's own memories, Captain. 73 00:02:27,947 --> 00:02:30,000 Do the memories you have include farms, Data? 74 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,251 Do the memories you have include farms, Data? 75 00:02:31,317 --> 00:02:32,585 Affirmative, sir 76 00:02:32,652 --> 00:02:34,888 but the colony's principal interest was science. 77 00:02:34,954 --> 00:02:36,000 YAR: Data, I don't understand how you can hold 78 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,290 YAR: Data, I don't understand how you can hold 79 00:02:37,357 --> 00:02:38,758 the memories of 411 people 80 00:02:38,825 --> 00:02:41,794 if that means every experience, every day of their life...? 81 00:02:41,861 --> 00:02:42,000 It does not, unfortunately. 82 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,429 It does not, unfortunately. 83 00:02:43,496 --> 00:02:46,933 It means only the knowledge they had accumulated. 84 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,000 Actually, I'm quite deficient in some basic human information. 85 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:50,303 Actually, I'm quite deficient in some basic human information. 86 00:02:50,370 --> 00:02:51,504 Sneezing, for example. 87 00:02:51,571 --> 00:02:54,000 Sneezing? 88 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,474 Sneezing? 89 00:02:54,541 --> 00:02:56,242 Approaching close parking orbit. 90 00:02:56,309 --> 00:02:58,778 Assemble your away party, Commander. 91 00:02:58,845 --> 00:03:00,000 This must be an exciting time for you, Mr. Data. 92 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,581 This must be an exciting time for you, Mr. Data. 93 00:03:01,648 --> 00:03:03,950 I'm tempted to lead the away team myself 94 00:03:04,017 --> 00:03:06,000 except that my first officer would object. 95 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:06,486 except that my first officer would object. 96 00:03:06,553 --> 00:03:09,322 How would Starfleet judge me if I didn't? 97 00:03:09,389 --> 00:03:12,000 An entire Earth colony did disappear down there. 98 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,458 An entire Earth colony did disappear down there. 99 00:03:12,525 --> 00:03:15,228 You see? 100 00:03:15,295 --> 00:03:17,630 Now in close parking orbit, sir. 101 00:03:17,697 --> 00:03:18,000 Mr. Data... 102 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:20,300 Mr. Data... 103 00:03:20,366 --> 00:03:22,201 welcome home. 104 00:03:45,825 --> 00:03:48,000 Space, the final frontier. 105 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:51,464 Space, the final frontier. 106 00:03:51,531 --> 00:03:54,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 107 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,301 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 108 00:03:55,368 --> 00:03:57,303 Its continuing mission-- 109 00:03:57,370 --> 00:04:00,000 to explore strange new worlds 110 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,707 to explore strange new worlds 111 00:04:00,773 --> 00:04:05,645 to seek out new life and new civilizations 112 00:04:05,712 --> 00:04:06,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 113 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:10,883 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 114 00:05:13,513 --> 00:05:15,882 First Officer's Log, Stardate 4124.5: 115 00:05:15,948 --> 00:05:18,000 We have found Data's home to be a completely dead world 116 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,619 We have found Data's home to be a completely dead world 117 00:05:19,686 --> 00:05:21,821 down to lifeless vegetation. 118 00:05:21,888 --> 00:05:24,000 No insects-- not even soil bacteria. 119 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,624 No insects-- not even soil bacteria. 120 00:05:24,691 --> 00:05:25,725 What is it 121 00:05:25,792 --> 00:05:28,995 that could kill everything on an entire planet? 122 00:05:34,701 --> 00:05:36,000 Recording signal locked onto the Enterprise, sir. 123 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,804 Recording signal locked onto the Enterprise, sir. 124 00:05:37,870 --> 00:05:40,640 This looks like anything but farmland. 125 00:05:40,707 --> 00:05:42,000 Agreed, sir. 126 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,008 Agreed, sir. 127 00:05:42,075 --> 00:05:46,079 The soil appears almost completely lifeless. 128 00:05:46,145 --> 00:05:48,000 This is the exact position in the Tripoli log. 129 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,048 This is the exact position in the Tripoli log. 130 00:05:49,115 --> 00:05:50,750 Do you recognize anything, Data? 131 00:05:50,817 --> 00:05:52,752 The land contours are familiar. 132 00:05:52,819 --> 00:05:54,000 Topographically, this is the correct area. 133 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,688 Topographically, this is the correct area. 134 00:05:55,755 --> 00:05:56,656 This once was rich farmland 135 00:05:56,723 --> 00:05:58,791 I'd say something like 20 to 30 years ago. 136 00:05:58,858 --> 00:06:00,000 I was discovered 26 years ago. 137 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,462 I was discovered 26 years ago. 138 00:06:02,528 --> 00:06:04,630 Commander, I'd say that everything on this planet 139 00:06:04,697 --> 00:06:06,000 was either dead or dying at the time Data was found. 140 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,734 was either dead or dying at the time Data was found. 141 00:06:07,800 --> 00:06:12,000 I was found 20 meters in that direction, sir. 142 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,438 I was found 20 meters in that direction, sir. 143 00:06:18,144 --> 00:06:19,746 YAR: Data, any idea at all 144 00:06:19,812 --> 00:06:22,682 why you were given the colonists' memories? 145 00:06:22,749 --> 00:06:24,000 I've always felt that it was done hurriedly 146 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,984 I've always felt that it was done hurriedly 147 00:06:25,051 --> 00:06:25,985 but I know little more. 148 00:06:26,052 --> 00:06:27,653 Here, sir. 149 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:30,000 This is where the cruiser's landing party 150 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,790 This is where the cruiser's landing party 151 00:06:30,857 --> 00:06:33,693 found the signal device that led them here. 152 00:06:33,760 --> 00:06:36,000 And they found me lying there. 153 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,864 And they found me lying there. 154 00:06:40,900 --> 00:06:42,000 You were just lying out there in the open? 155 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,836 You were just lying out there in the open? 156 00:06:43,903 --> 00:06:46,773 No identity record, no instructions? 157 00:06:46,839 --> 00:06:48,000 Only a layer of dust. 158 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,575 Only a layer of dust. 159 00:06:49,642 --> 00:06:51,878 What's the first thing you remember, Data? 160 00:06:51,944 --> 00:06:53,179 Opening my eyes... 161 00:06:53,246 --> 00:06:54,000 looking into the eyes of the Tripoli landing party. 162 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:57,650 looking into the eyes of the Tripoli landing party. 163 00:06:57,717 --> 00:07:00,000 They believed that the signal device 164 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,019 They believed that the signal device 165 00:07:00,086 --> 00:07:02,889 sensed their presence and activated me. 166 00:07:02,955 --> 00:07:05,925 Then this very spot was your birthplace. 167 00:07:07,226 --> 00:07:08,661 LA FORGE: Commander. 168 00:07:10,763 --> 00:07:12,000 I think I've got this place figured out here. 169 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,733 I think I've got this place figured out here. 170 00:07:13,800 --> 00:07:17,804 This was very cleverly done to make this look 171 00:07:17,870 --> 00:07:18,000 like a natural hollow in the terrain here. 172 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:20,173 like a natural hollow in the terrain here. 173 00:07:20,239 --> 00:07:23,743 There are signs of it being constructed in a hurry 174 00:07:23,810 --> 00:07:24,000 as if to hide something here. 175 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,178 as if to hide something here. 176 00:07:25,244 --> 00:07:28,748 Yes, that was it, Geordi. 177 00:07:28,815 --> 00:07:30,000 This awakens a memory remnant 178 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,817 This awakens a memory remnant 179 00:07:30,883 --> 00:07:33,753 of how the colonists hoped to remain hidden 180 00:07:33,820 --> 00:07:36,000 but their fear of being discovered 181 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,856 but their fear of being discovered 182 00:07:36,923 --> 00:07:40,059 led to their storing information in me. 183 00:07:42,261 --> 00:07:44,964 Yeah, thought so. 184 00:08:08,855 --> 00:08:11,691 ( lights powering up ) 185 00:08:13,960 --> 00:08:18,000 No life readings in here, either, sir. 186 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,264 No life readings in here, either, sir. 187 00:09:15,388 --> 00:09:18,000 The colonists' laboratory-- extremely well-equipped. 188 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,859 The colonists' laboratory-- extremely well-equipped. 189 00:09:19,926 --> 00:09:21,994 Does this stir any memories, Data? 190 00:09:22,061 --> 00:09:23,863 Only a vague impression 191 00:09:23,930 --> 00:09:24,000 of some of my functions being tested here. 192 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:27,800 of some of my functions being tested here. 193 00:09:31,337 --> 00:09:33,839 Posted by proud parents? 194 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:36,000 It depicts something that feels familiar, sir 195 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:39,011 It depicts something that feels familiar, sir 196 00:09:39,078 --> 00:09:40,579 and dangerous 197 00:09:40,646 --> 00:09:42,000 but I have no idea what it represents. 198 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,883 but I have no idea what it represents. 199 00:09:43,950 --> 00:09:46,052 And that is all 200 00:09:46,118 --> 00:09:48,000 except... 201 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,955 except... 202 00:09:49,021 --> 00:09:54,000 for an impression of this being a Dr. Soong's work area. 203 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:56,128 for an impression of this being a Dr. Soong's work area. 204 00:09:56,195 --> 00:09:58,097 Who? 205 00:09:58,164 --> 00:10:00,000 You don't mean Dr. Noonien Soong? 206 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,166 You don't mean Dr. Noonien Soong? 207 00:10:00,232 --> 00:10:01,834 He was called that here 208 00:10:01,901 --> 00:10:03,202 but his memories indicate 209 00:10:03,269 --> 00:10:05,371 he traveled here under a different name. 210 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:06,000 Dr. Noonien Soong, my friend 211 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,006 Dr. Noonien Soong, my friend 212 00:10:07,073 --> 00:10:09,642 happens to have been Earth's foremost robotics scientist. 213 00:10:09,709 --> 00:10:11,711 Until he tried to make Asimov's dream 214 00:10:11,777 --> 00:10:12,000 of a positronic brain come true. 215 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,312 of a positronic brain come true. 216 00:10:13,379 --> 00:10:15,114 A positronic brain... 217 00:10:15,181 --> 00:10:16,882 He promised so much 218 00:10:16,949 --> 00:10:18,000 and then when he failed completely 219 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,952 and then when he failed completely 220 00:10:20,019 --> 00:10:21,887 Dr. Soong disappeared. 221 00:10:21,954 --> 00:10:24,000 Now we know he went somewhere else to try a second time. 222 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,924 Now we know he went somewhere else to try a second time. 223 00:10:24,991 --> 00:10:27,360 Data, Geordi, we'll get a close look at this lab. 224 00:10:27,426 --> 00:10:29,261 You and Lieutenant Worf reconnoiter 225 00:10:29,328 --> 00:10:30,000 where those corridors lead. 226 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,963 where those corridors lead. 227 00:10:31,030 --> 00:10:32,298 Aye, sir. 228 00:11:04,096 --> 00:11:06,000 LA FORGE: Data, it's you. 229 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,699 LA FORGE: Data, it's you. 230 00:11:06,766 --> 00:11:09,101 RIKER: An epidermal mold-- 231 00:11:09,168 --> 00:11:11,971 made to give your exterior the desired finish. 232 00:11:12,038 --> 00:11:14,140 Lieutenant Yar to Commander Riker. 233 00:11:14,206 --> 00:11:15,408 Come in, Lieutenant. 234 00:11:15,474 --> 00:11:18,000 Sir, this installation is big enough 235 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,010 Sir, this installation is big enough 236 00:11:18,077 --> 00:11:18,878 to hold hundreds of people 237 00:11:18,944 --> 00:11:20,946 but all that's here now is empty beds. 238 00:11:21,013 --> 00:11:22,281 Thank you, Lieutenant. 239 00:11:22,348 --> 00:11:24,000 Complete your record scans and report back here. 240 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,217 Complete your record scans and report back here. 241 00:11:25,284 --> 00:11:29,188 LA FORGE: Commander Riker, looks like some sort of storage area. 242 00:11:45,237 --> 00:11:48,000 How many more Datas are there? 243 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,274 How many more Datas are there? 244 00:11:48,340 --> 00:11:50,009 Looks like just these two. 245 00:11:50,076 --> 00:11:54,000 I mean, that and the real Data. 246 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,180 I mean, that and the real Data. 247 00:12:06,058 --> 00:12:07,893 Commander... 248 00:12:07,960 --> 00:12:11,230 can this be another me? 249 00:12:11,297 --> 00:12:12,000 Or possibly my brother? 250 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:15,134 Or possibly my brother? 251 00:12:15,201 --> 00:12:18,000 I honestly don't know, Data. 252 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,337 I honestly don't know, Data. 253 00:12:20,072 --> 00:12:22,108 He needs assembling. 254 00:12:22,174 --> 00:12:23,342 RIKER: He... 255 00:12:27,113 --> 00:12:29,982 Data, we don't know that this can become alive. 256 00:12:30,049 --> 00:12:34,220 It is very important for me to know that, sir. 257 00:12:34,286 --> 00:12:36,000 I never dreamed it was possible 258 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,857 I never dreamed it was possible 259 00:12:37,923 --> 00:12:42,000 that I might find some link with a form like my own. 260 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,928 that I might find some link with a form like my own. 261 00:12:42,995 --> 00:12:44,296 Understood. 262 00:12:44,363 --> 00:12:47,333 We'll take it back to the ship with us. 263 00:12:54,540 --> 00:12:58,177 Captain's Log, Stardate 41242.45: 264 00:12:58,244 --> 00:12:59,812 Despite having only a few hours 265 00:12:59,879 --> 00:13:00,000 in which to explore Data's home planet 266 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,848 in which to explore Data's home planet 267 00:13:02,915 --> 00:13:04,817 we have discovered something 268 00:13:04,884 --> 00:13:06,000 which may explain Data's beginnings 269 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,319 which may explain Data's beginnings 270 00:13:07,386 --> 00:13:09,488 if we can properly assemble 271 00:13:09,555 --> 00:13:12,000 and communicate with what we've found. 272 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,791 and communicate with what we've found. 273 00:13:46,158 --> 00:13:48,000 Signal from the Captain. 274 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,227 Signal from the Captain. 275 00:13:48,294 --> 00:13:51,163 They need you at the debriefing. 276 00:13:51,230 --> 00:13:52,998 I've been most anxious to hear 277 00:13:53,065 --> 00:13:54,000 the chief engineer's opinion, Mr. Argyle. 278 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,234 the chief engineer's opinion, Mr. Argyle. 279 00:13:55,301 --> 00:13:57,336 Do you believe he can be made to function? 280 00:13:57,403 --> 00:14:00,000 It appears to include all the components in your body. 281 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,040 It appears to include all the components in your body. 282 00:14:01,106 --> 00:14:04,043 Not that we fully understand your construction, either. 283 00:14:04,109 --> 00:14:06,000 We have our top specialists 284 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,145 We have our top specialists 285 00:14:06,212 --> 00:14:09,048 working on its construction, Mr. Data. 286 00:14:09,114 --> 00:14:10,382 Just one thing. 287 00:14:10,449 --> 00:14:12,000 Without disassembling you, of course 288 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:14,220 Without disassembling you, of course 289 00:14:14,286 --> 00:14:16,522 if we should need more... 290 00:14:16,589 --> 00:14:18,000 If we should need to compare this 291 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:20,092 If we should need to compare this 292 00:14:20,159 --> 00:14:23,596 with the way you're put together... 293 00:14:26,665 --> 00:14:28,300 Bringing it up here 294 00:14:28,367 --> 00:14:30,000 was the right thing to do, Number One. 295 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,536 was the right thing to do, Number One. 296 00:14:30,603 --> 00:14:32,338 We were just saying, Data 297 00:14:32,404 --> 00:14:34,340 that if your duplicate functions 298 00:14:34,406 --> 00:14:36,000 it may answer a lot of questions. 299 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,475 it may answer a lot of questions. 300 00:14:39,612 --> 00:14:42,000 Does it appear to have, uh... 301 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,515 Does it appear to have, uh... 302 00:14:43,582 --> 00:14:46,352 all your parts? 303 00:14:46,418 --> 00:14:48,000 Completely, sir. 304 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,454 Completely, sir. 305 00:14:48,520 --> 00:14:50,089 LA FORGE: Will... 306 00:14:50,155 --> 00:14:54,000 will we know how to turn it on? 307 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,159 will we know how to turn it on? 308 00:14:54,226 --> 00:14:56,195 PICARD: All right. 309 00:14:56,262 --> 00:14:57,896 All right. 310 00:14:57,963 --> 00:15:00,000 Legitimate questions about any of this 311 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,065 Legitimate questions about any of this 312 00:15:00,132 --> 00:15:02,001 need not be asked apologetically. 313 00:15:02,067 --> 00:15:03,469 You feel uncomfortable 314 00:15:03,535 --> 00:15:05,404 on aspects of your duplicate, Data. 315 00:15:05,471 --> 00:15:06,000 We feel uncomfortable, too, and for no logical reason. 316 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:08,507 We feel uncomfortable, too, and for no logical reason. 317 00:15:08,574 --> 00:15:10,676 If it feels awkward to be reminded 318 00:15:10,743 --> 00:15:12,000 that Data is a machine 319 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,444 that Data is a machine 320 00:15:12,511 --> 00:15:16,582 just remember that we are merely a different variety of machine. 321 00:15:16,649 --> 00:15:18,000 In our case, electro-chemical in nature. 322 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,418 In our case, electro-chemical in nature. 323 00:15:19,485 --> 00:15:22,154 Let's begin to handle this as we would do anything else. 324 00:15:22,221 --> 00:15:23,289 Agreed, Captain. 325 00:15:23,355 --> 00:15:24,000 Let's begin with you, Data. 326 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:27,393 Let's begin with you, Data. 327 00:15:27,459 --> 00:15:30,000 Well, sir, a good starting point may be 328 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,195 Well, sir, a good starting point may be 329 00:15:30,262 --> 00:15:32,231 why was I given human form? 330 00:15:32,298 --> 00:15:34,266 Well, to make it easier for humans 331 00:15:34,333 --> 00:15:36,000 to relate to you-- had to be. 332 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,268 to relate to you-- had to be. 333 00:15:36,335 --> 00:15:38,137 But your designer may have had 334 00:15:38,203 --> 00:15:39,972 something else to prove as well. 335 00:15:40,039 --> 00:15:41,106 That human-shaped robots 336 00:15:41,173 --> 00:15:42,000 need not be clumsy or limited in their performance. 337 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,575 need not be clumsy or limited in their performance. 338 00:15:43,642 --> 00:15:45,978 You certainly operate as well as we do, Data. 339 00:15:46,045 --> 00:15:48,000 Better in some ways, sir. 340 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,314 Better in some ways, sir. 341 00:15:48,380 --> 00:15:51,717 RIKER: You might want to have a look at this, Captain. 342 00:15:51,784 --> 00:15:54,000 It could be a link to the disappearance of the colonists. 343 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,086 It could be a link to the disappearance of the colonists. 344 00:15:54,153 --> 00:15:56,221 It was displayed in the lab-- no doubt by proud parents. 345 00:15:56,288 --> 00:15:59,725 It could be just a child's imagination 346 00:15:59,792 --> 00:16:00,000 but several children did similar drawings. 347 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:02,728 but several children did similar drawings. 348 00:16:02,795 --> 00:16:04,630 Dr. Crusher to the Captain. 349 00:16:04,697 --> 00:16:06,000 At this point, sir 350 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,131 At this point, sir 351 00:16:06,198 --> 00:16:08,300 we very much need Mr. Data's help. 352 00:16:11,070 --> 00:16:12,000 He's on his way, Doctor. 353 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,638 He's on his way, Doctor. 354 00:16:18,210 --> 00:16:20,312 ARGYLE: Is the electromagnetic synthemometer reading 355 00:16:20,379 --> 00:16:21,447 positive or negative? 356 00:16:21,513 --> 00:16:23,148 WOMAN: Positive. 357 00:16:23,215 --> 00:16:24,000 Press your fingers there, Doctor. 358 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,484 Press your fingers there, Doctor. 359 00:16:29,788 --> 00:16:30,000 There. 360 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:31,757 There. 361 00:16:31,824 --> 00:16:34,693 It operates almost as a switch. 362 00:16:34,760 --> 00:16:36,000 And these small projections? 363 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:38,130 And these small projections? 364 00:16:38,197 --> 00:16:41,400 An android alarm clock. 365 00:16:41,467 --> 00:16:42,000 Is that amusing? 366 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:44,203 Is that amusing? 367 00:16:45,838 --> 00:16:48,000 They time how long I remain unconscious. 368 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,441 They time how long I remain unconscious. 369 00:16:49,508 --> 00:16:51,477 Are you certain about us using 370 00:16:51,543 --> 00:16:53,379 these heating devices, Data? 371 00:16:53,445 --> 00:16:54,000 I will feel nothing at all. 372 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,647 I will feel nothing at all. 373 00:16:55,714 --> 00:16:57,049 Marvelous. 374 00:16:57,116 --> 00:16:59,084 It should all be a lot simpler 375 00:16:59,151 --> 00:17:00,000 once we see how your circuitry's connected. 376 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:02,454 once we see how your circuitry's connected. 377 00:17:06,458 --> 00:17:09,061 I won't mention it to anyone. 378 00:17:09,128 --> 00:17:10,396 You have my word. 379 00:17:10,462 --> 00:17:12,000 If you had an off switch, Doctor 380 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,499 If you had an off switch, Doctor 381 00:17:13,565 --> 00:17:16,435 would you not keep it secret? 382 00:17:16,502 --> 00:17:18,000 I guess I would. 383 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,605 I guess I would. 384 00:17:31,283 --> 00:17:35,120 Yes, notice the microcircuitry here 385 00:17:35,187 --> 00:17:36,000 and here... 386 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,455 and here... 387 00:17:36,522 --> 00:17:38,390 and then another 388 00:17:38,457 --> 00:17:41,627 fibroid-like connection here. 389 00:17:41,693 --> 00:17:42,000 Let's close up. 390 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:44,196 Let's close up. 391 00:17:56,442 --> 00:17:57,843 It seemed to go well 392 00:17:57,910 --> 00:18:00,000 thanks to a look inside Mr. Data 393 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,412 thanks to a look inside Mr. Data 394 00:18:00,479 --> 00:18:03,282 but there have been no signs of consciousness yet. 395 00:18:11,390 --> 00:18:12,000 RIKER: It certainly is a good match for Data, sir. 396 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:14,159 RIKER: It certainly is a good match for Data, sir. 397 00:18:14,226 --> 00:18:16,762 PICARD: Do you think so, really? 398 00:18:16,829 --> 00:18:18,000 I wonder which one was made first? 399 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:20,165 I wonder which one was made first? 400 00:18:20,232 --> 00:18:22,801 He was. 401 00:18:26,238 --> 00:18:29,741 But they found him to be imperfect 402 00:18:29,808 --> 00:18:30,000 and I was made to replace him. 403 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:33,445 and I was made to replace him. 404 00:18:38,584 --> 00:18:42,000 You may call me Lore. 405 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,155 You may call me Lore. 406 00:18:51,263 --> 00:18:54,000 But I am also troubled by it describing you as imperfect. 407 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:56,502 But I am also troubled by it describing you as imperfect. 408 00:18:56,568 --> 00:18:59,238 Human language gives me difficulty, too, sir. 409 00:18:59,304 --> 00:19:00,000 Imperfect could mean I lack certain abilities he possesses. 410 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:02,407 Imperfect could mean I lack certain abilities he possesses. 411 00:19:02,474 --> 00:19:03,742 Hmm, I wonder. 412 00:19:03,809 --> 00:19:05,477 But the point of this is 413 00:19:05,544 --> 00:19:06,000 whether you and it have approximately 414 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:08,313 whether you and it have approximately 415 00:19:08,380 --> 00:19:09,781 the same capabilities. 416 00:19:09,848 --> 00:19:11,149 We do, sir 417 00:19:11,216 --> 00:19:12,000 and your referring to him as "it" 418 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,452 and your referring to him as "it" 419 00:19:13,519 --> 00:19:16,755 suggests that I, too, fit into the category 420 00:19:16,822 --> 00:19:18,000 of a thing. 421 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,156 of a thing. 422 00:19:18,223 --> 00:19:22,327 Oh, uh, I... I see your point. 423 00:19:22,394 --> 00:19:24,000 My apologies. 424 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,363 My apologies. 425 00:19:24,429 --> 00:19:25,564 Gladly accepted, sir. 426 00:19:25,631 --> 00:19:27,366 As for Lore's abilities 427 00:19:27,432 --> 00:19:29,668 his use of syntax and grammar suggests 428 00:19:29,735 --> 00:19:30,000 he was given human memories 429 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,470 he was given human memories 430 00:19:31,537 --> 00:19:32,638 similar to my own. 431 00:19:32,704 --> 00:19:34,540 You have equal physical strength 432 00:19:34,606 --> 00:19:35,641 and mental abilities? 433 00:19:35,707 --> 00:19:36,000 I believe so, sir. 434 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,809 I believe so, sir. 435 00:19:37,876 --> 00:19:41,179 Which requires that I now ask you a very serious question. 436 00:19:41,246 --> 00:19:42,000 Since the two of you 437 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,482 Since the two of you 438 00:19:43,549 --> 00:19:46,184 are closely related to each other... 439 00:19:46,251 --> 00:19:47,653 The answer, sir 440 00:19:47,719 --> 00:19:48,000 is that my loyalty is to you and Starfleet, completely. 441 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:51,557 is that my loyalty is to you and Starfleet, completely. 442 00:19:53,692 --> 00:19:54,000 Thank you, Commander. 443 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,527 Thank you, Commander. 444 00:19:55,594 --> 00:19:58,463 I was certain of that. 445 00:19:58,530 --> 00:19:59,798 LA FORGE: And helm control is here 446 00:19:59,865 --> 00:20:00,000 with the ship's heading being given in measurements 447 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:02,234 with the ship's heading being given in measurements 448 00:20:02,301 --> 00:20:03,569 we call degrees-- 449 00:20:03,635 --> 00:20:06,000 360 of them in a full circle this way. 450 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,538 360 of them in a full circle this way. 451 00:20:06,605 --> 00:20:07,639 Then you say mark. 452 00:20:07,706 --> 00:20:09,207 On the nose. 453 00:20:09,274 --> 00:20:12,000 Which separates it from another full 360-degree circle 454 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,477 Which separates it from another full 360-degree circle 455 00:20:12,544 --> 00:20:14,913 this way on a right angle to this one. 456 00:20:14,980 --> 00:20:17,916 So, by ordering a heading so many degrees this way 457 00:20:17,983 --> 00:20:18,000 and so many this way 458 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,851 and so many this way 459 00:20:19,918 --> 00:20:21,553 the ship can travel any direction-- 460 00:20:21,620 --> 00:20:22,588 all three dimensions. 461 00:20:22,654 --> 00:20:24,000 And the square of a hypotenuse 462 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,590 And the square of a hypotenuse 463 00:20:24,656 --> 00:20:25,991 to the right triangle...? 464 00:20:26,058 --> 00:20:30,000 Is equal to the sum of the square of the other two... 465 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,562 Is equal to the sum of the square of the other two... 466 00:20:30,629 --> 00:20:31,897 two something-- 467 00:20:31,964 --> 00:20:33,765 which I once heard 468 00:20:33,832 --> 00:20:35,400 but never understood. 469 00:20:35,467 --> 00:20:36,000 All of which you will learn more about 470 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,469 All of which you will learn more about 471 00:20:37,536 --> 00:20:39,471 when the Captain has approved 472 00:20:39,538 --> 00:20:41,006 your being on the Bridge. 473 00:20:41,073 --> 00:20:42,000 Have I committed an offense? 474 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,975 Have I committed an offense? 475 00:20:43,041 --> 00:20:44,576 You will find that there are 476 00:20:44,643 --> 00:20:46,878 many rules on starships that must be learned. 477 00:20:46,945 --> 00:20:48,000 You're very clever, Wesley. 478 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,314 You're very clever, Wesley. 479 00:20:49,381 --> 00:20:52,384 I now have duties to perform, correct? 480 00:20:52,451 --> 00:20:53,518 Were you ever 481 00:20:53,585 --> 00:20:54,000 this anxious to please, Data? 482 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,487 this anxious to please, Data? 483 00:20:55,554 --> 00:20:56,688 Never. 484 00:20:56,755 --> 00:20:59,625 I judge Lore to be superior in that desire. 485 00:20:59,691 --> 00:21:00,000 Because I was designed to be so human, my brother. 486 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:03,662 Because I was designed to be so human, my brother. 487 00:21:03,729 --> 00:21:05,530 I enjoy pleasing humans. 488 00:21:05,597 --> 00:21:06,000 LA FORGE: "My brother." 489 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,832 LA FORGE: "My brother." 490 00:21:06,898 --> 00:21:10,636 That has a nice sound to it, Data. 491 00:21:10,702 --> 00:21:12,000 You consider it important to please humans? 492 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,805 You consider it important to please humans? 493 00:21:13,872 --> 00:21:15,841 It's not important? 494 00:21:15,907 --> 00:21:18,000 There are many things of importance. 495 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,378 There are many things of importance. 496 00:21:19,444 --> 00:21:21,446 Some more than others. 497 00:21:35,627 --> 00:21:36,000 Do you realize that Commander Riker's 498 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,562 Do you realize that Commander Riker's 499 00:21:37,629 --> 00:21:39,564 hypotenuse question tricked you 500 00:21:39,631 --> 00:21:41,033 into showing your knowledge 501 00:21:41,099 --> 00:21:42,000 was greater than you were indicating? 502 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,535 was greater than you were indicating? 503 00:21:43,602 --> 00:21:45,504 He didn't seem that clever. 504 00:21:45,570 --> 00:21:46,805 I'll be more careful. 505 00:21:46,872 --> 00:21:48,000 You tend to underestimate humans, my brother. 506 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,675 You tend to underestimate humans, my brother. 507 00:21:49,741 --> 00:21:52,811 Praising young Wesley on the helm, for example. 508 00:21:52,878 --> 00:21:53,912 A child. 509 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:54,000 He has a child's body 510 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,681 He has a child's body 511 00:21:55,747 --> 00:21:58,817 but we have found him to be much more. 512 00:21:58,884 --> 00:22:00,000 Thank you for that information, too. 513 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,621 Thank you for that information, too. 514 00:22:02,688 --> 00:22:05,624 You do care about how I perform. 515 00:22:05,691 --> 00:22:06,000 I pledge to be worthy 516 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,626 I pledge to be worthy 517 00:22:07,693 --> 00:22:10,662 of your teaching, my brother. 518 00:22:10,729 --> 00:22:12,000 Try not to be jealous of my abilities. 519 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,732 Try not to be jealous of my abilities. 520 00:22:30,749 --> 00:22:33,885 What information are you requesting? 521 00:22:33,952 --> 00:22:36,000 Everything available on a Dr. Noonien Soong. 522 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,889 Everything available on a Dr. Noonien Soong. 523 00:22:37,956 --> 00:22:41,760 Good old "Often Wrong" Soong. 524 00:22:44,029 --> 00:22:46,064 A joke, brother. 525 00:22:46,131 --> 00:22:47,866 Actually, he was 526 00:22:47,933 --> 00:22:48,000 a genius by human standards. 527 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:50,068 a genius by human standards. 528 00:22:50,135 --> 00:22:52,137 But he destroyed his reputation 529 00:22:52,204 --> 00:22:54,000 by making what seemed wild promises 530 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,606 by making what seemed wild promises 531 00:22:54,673 --> 00:22:56,675 about his positronic brain design-- 532 00:22:56,742 --> 00:22:58,710 almost all of which failed. 533 00:22:58,777 --> 00:23:00,000 Promises he later proved to be true. 534 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:03,048 Promises he later proved to be true. 535 00:23:04,783 --> 00:23:06,000 Which made you and me possible, brother. 536 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,686 Which made you and me possible, brother. 537 00:23:07,753 --> 00:23:12,000 Our beloved father. 538 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,991 Our beloved father. 539 00:23:13,058 --> 00:23:14,659 Will I soon have a uniform 540 00:23:14,726 --> 00:23:15,961 like that, brother? 541 00:23:16,027 --> 00:23:17,896 If you get one the way I did, Lore 542 00:23:17,963 --> 00:23:18,000 it will mean four years at the Academy 543 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:20,065 it will mean four years at the Academy 544 00:23:20,132 --> 00:23:21,733 another three as Ensign 545 00:23:21,800 --> 00:23:24,000 ten or 12 on varied space duty in the Lieutenant grades... 546 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,436 ten or 12 on varied space duty in the Lieutenant grades... 547 00:23:24,503 --> 00:23:29,474 A system designed to compensate for limited human ability 548 00:23:29,541 --> 00:23:30,000 and you, brother, are beginning to think as a human. 549 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:33,879 and you, brother, are beginning to think as a human. 550 00:23:33,945 --> 00:23:35,814 You and I are completely 551 00:23:35,881 --> 00:23:36,000 different from them. 552 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,749 different from them. 553 00:23:37,816 --> 00:23:41,119 Are you truly satisfied with the knowledge and memory 554 00:23:41,186 --> 00:23:42,000 of a few hundred human colonists? 555 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:44,723 of a few hundred human colonists? 556 00:23:44,790 --> 00:23:47,793 Suppose it could reflect thousands 557 00:23:47,859 --> 00:23:48,000 or millions 558 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,594 or millions 559 00:23:49,661 --> 00:23:50,996 or the knowledge 560 00:23:51,062 --> 00:23:54,000 of hundreds of millions of life-forms of every kind? 561 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,900 of hundreds of millions of life-forms of every kind? 562 00:23:57,636 --> 00:23:59,437 How? 563 00:23:59,504 --> 00:24:00,000 We will discuss that in time. 564 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:02,174 We will discuss that in time. 565 00:24:02,240 --> 00:24:05,811 And will we also discuss, Lore 566 00:24:05,877 --> 00:24:06,000 which of us was constructed first? 567 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:09,614 which of us was constructed first? 568 00:24:09,681 --> 00:24:12,000 It would be foolish to underestimate you, brother. 569 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,918 It would be foolish to underestimate you, brother. 570 00:24:12,984 --> 00:24:15,086 Yes, I lied when I said 571 00:24:15,153 --> 00:24:17,789 you were made first, but with good reason. 572 00:24:17,856 --> 00:24:18,000 Dr. Soong made me perfect in his first attempt 573 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,992 Dr. Soong made me perfect in his first attempt 574 00:24:21,059 --> 00:24:23,562 but he made me so completely human 575 00:24:23,628 --> 00:24:24,000 the colonists became envious of me. 576 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,797 the colonists became envious of me. 577 00:24:25,864 --> 00:24:28,200 You lived with the colonists? 578 00:24:28,266 --> 00:24:30,000 Until they petitioned Soong 579 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,002 Until they petitioned Soong 580 00:24:31,069 --> 00:24:36,000 to make a more comfortable, less perfect android. 581 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,241 to make a more comfortable, less perfect android. 582 00:24:36,308 --> 00:24:38,777 In other words, you... 583 00:24:38,844 --> 00:24:40,812 brother. 584 00:24:42,914 --> 00:24:45,650 Haven't you noticed 585 00:24:45,717 --> 00:24:48,000 how easily I handle human speech? 586 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,486 how easily I handle human speech? 587 00:24:48,553 --> 00:24:50,689 I use their contractions. 588 00:24:50,755 --> 00:24:52,924 For example, I say "can't" 589 00:24:52,991 --> 00:24:54,000 or "isn't" 590 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,860 or "isn't" 591 00:24:54,926 --> 00:24:59,631 and you say "cannot" and "is not." 592 00:24:59,698 --> 00:25:00,000 ♪ I say tomato, and you ♪ 593 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,867 ♪ I say tomato, and you ♪ 594 00:25:01,933 --> 00:25:02,767 ♪ Say tomahto ♪ 595 00:25:02,834 --> 00:25:05,837 ♪ I say potato and you say potahto... ♪ 596 00:25:08,273 --> 00:25:09,875 A very old joke. 597 00:25:09,941 --> 00:25:12,000 But then you also have trouble with their humor. 598 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,745 But then you also have trouble with their humor. 599 00:25:13,812 --> 00:25:15,046 Am I right? 600 00:25:16,581 --> 00:25:17,682 Quite true. 601 00:25:17,749 --> 00:25:18,000 I keep trying to be more human 602 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:20,852 I keep trying to be more human 603 00:25:20,919 --> 00:25:22,721 and keep failing. 604 00:25:22,787 --> 00:25:24,000 Do you realize, brother 605 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,924 Do you realize, brother 606 00:25:25,991 --> 00:25:30,000 I can help you become more human? 607 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,595 I can help you become more human? 608 00:25:30,662 --> 00:25:32,264 And do you realize, Lore 609 00:25:32,330 --> 00:25:35,700 that I am obligated to report all of this 610 00:25:35,767 --> 00:25:36,000 to our ship's Captain? 611 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,269 to our ship's Captain? 612 00:25:37,335 --> 00:25:42,000 I assumed as much when I began studying you. 613 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,008 I assumed as much when I began studying you. 614 00:25:43,074 --> 00:25:45,110 May I use this to learn more 615 00:25:45,176 --> 00:25:47,879 about this vessel and its customs? 616 00:25:47,946 --> 00:25:48,000 Use it also to describe for the Captain 617 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,881 Use it also to describe for the Captain 618 00:25:49,948 --> 00:25:51,917 the time you spent among the colonists 619 00:25:51,983 --> 00:25:53,118 including everything you know 620 00:25:53,184 --> 00:25:54,000 about what happened to them. 621 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,686 about what happened to them. 622 00:25:54,753 --> 00:25:59,891 I promise a report of great detail and accuracy. 623 00:25:59,958 --> 00:26:00,000 Thank you, Lore. 624 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,293 Thank you, Lore. 625 00:26:01,359 --> 00:26:04,029 I now have duties to perform. 626 00:26:08,033 --> 00:26:10,735 Unless, of course, you need something more. 627 00:26:10,802 --> 00:26:12,000 I have more than I dreamed possible, brother. 628 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:15,006 I have more than I dreamed possible, brother. 629 00:26:39,998 --> 00:26:42,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 41242.5: 630 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:42,834 Captain's Log, Stardate 41242.5: 631 00:26:42,901 --> 00:26:44,302 Thanks to Lore's report 632 00:26:44,369 --> 00:26:47,205 we now know what happened to the colonists. 633 00:26:47,272 --> 00:26:48,000 Beginning with a child's drawing 634 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,708 Beginning with a child's drawing 635 00:26:49,774 --> 00:26:51,910 enhanced by Lore's description 636 00:26:51,977 --> 00:26:53,912 our computer has constructed 637 00:26:53,979 --> 00:26:54,000 the image of a great crystalline entity 638 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:56,614 the image of a great crystalline entity 639 00:26:56,681 --> 00:26:59,217 which feeds on life, insatiably ravenous 640 00:26:59,284 --> 00:27:00,000 for the life force found in living forms 641 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:02,020 for the life force found in living forms 642 00:27:02,087 --> 00:27:05,790 capable of stripping all life from an entire world. 643 00:27:05,857 --> 00:27:06,000 But how did Data escape that thing? Or Lore? 644 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,793 But how did Data escape that thing? Or Lore? 645 00:27:08,860 --> 00:27:10,261 Lore had been disassembled. 646 00:27:10,328 --> 00:27:12,000 He explained it as jealousy from the colonists 647 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,064 He explained it as jealousy from the colonists 648 00:27:13,131 --> 00:27:15,633 and Data wasn't yet alive at that time. 649 00:27:15,700 --> 00:27:17,836 Which explains why Data could be left outside 650 00:27:17,902 --> 00:27:18,000 in no danger from that creature. 651 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,204 in no danger from that creature. 652 00:27:19,270 --> 00:27:20,939 Whatever happened to the colonists 653 00:27:21,006 --> 00:27:22,107 he would be found 654 00:27:22,173 --> 00:27:23,708 by the first Starfleet crew 655 00:27:23,775 --> 00:27:24,000 responding to the transmitted signal 656 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,410 responding to the transmitted signal 657 00:27:25,477 --> 00:27:26,277 he transmitted. 658 00:27:26,344 --> 00:27:28,346 By which Dr. Soong left proof behind 659 00:27:28,413 --> 00:27:29,981 that his experiment did work. 660 00:27:30,048 --> 00:27:31,683 Captain... 661 00:27:31,750 --> 00:27:34,085 how believable do you find that crystal thing? 662 00:27:34,152 --> 00:27:36,000 With so little of even our galaxy explored 663 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:38,023 With so little of even our galaxy explored 664 00:27:38,089 --> 00:27:40,392 I find it at least possible. 665 00:27:40,458 --> 00:27:42,000 Data, are you expecting Lore to come up here? 666 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,895 Data, are you expecting Lore to come up here? 667 00:27:43,962 --> 00:27:45,897 He left your quarters some time ago. 668 00:27:45,964 --> 00:27:46,898 To go? 669 00:27:46,965 --> 00:27:48,000 My turbo sensors say he went to Deck Four. Worf? 670 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,901 My turbo sensors say he went to Deck Four. Worf? 671 00:27:49,968 --> 00:27:52,771 Where he examined some microminiature work tools 672 00:27:52,837 --> 00:27:54,000 and fine grind quadratanium. 673 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,672 and fine grind quadratanium. 674 00:27:54,739 --> 00:27:56,007 Which is used in our construction. 675 00:27:56,074 --> 00:27:58,376 That particular compound is no more suspicious, sir 676 00:27:58,443 --> 00:28:00,000 than a human looking for an antiseptic 677 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:00,145 than a human looking for an antiseptic 678 00:28:00,211 --> 00:28:01,413 or an ointment. 679 00:28:01,479 --> 00:28:03,048 Nevertheless, I should check it out. 680 00:28:03,114 --> 00:28:05,016 You're watching everything he does, Data? 681 00:28:05,083 --> 00:28:06,000 Is that the act of a brother? 682 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:08,119 Is that the act of a brother? 683 00:28:08,186 --> 00:28:10,422 It's the act of a Starfleet officer 684 00:28:10,488 --> 00:28:12,000 obeying his Captain, Doctor. 685 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,123 obeying his Captain, Doctor. 686 00:28:17,295 --> 00:28:18,000 Captain, speaking strictly as security chief 687 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:21,032 Captain, speaking strictly as security chief 688 00:28:21,099 --> 00:28:24,000 how much can you trust Data now? 689 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,102 how much can you trust Data now? 690 00:28:29,207 --> 00:28:30,000 I trust him completely, Lieutenant 691 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,009 I trust him completely, Lieutenant 692 00:28:31,076 --> 00:28:34,079 but everyone should also realize that that was a necessary 693 00:28:34,145 --> 00:28:36,000 and legitimate security question. 694 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,147 and legitimate security question. 695 00:28:36,214 --> 00:28:38,249 Thank you, sir. 696 00:28:53,798 --> 00:28:54,000 ( door opens ) 697 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,366 ( door opens ) 698 00:29:00,038 --> 00:29:04,042 Lesson number one in becoming more human: 699 00:29:04,109 --> 00:29:06,000 You must observe all human customs. 700 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,812 You must observe all human customs. 701 00:29:07,879 --> 00:29:09,114 Champagne? 702 00:29:09,180 --> 00:29:12,000 An ancient ritual still practiced 703 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,817 An ancient ritual still practiced 704 00:29:12,884 --> 00:29:17,055 when they observe events of importance. 705 00:29:22,360 --> 00:29:24,000 My brother, I toast 706 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,429 My brother, I toast 707 00:29:24,496 --> 00:29:27,499 our discovery of each other. 708 00:29:27,565 --> 00:29:30,000 May it fill our lives with new meaning. 709 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:32,070 May it fill our lives with new meaning. 710 00:29:36,074 --> 00:29:39,010 I have some doubts about the value 711 00:29:39,077 --> 00:29:41,012 of human customs... 712 00:29:41,079 --> 00:29:42,000 in this... 713 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,181 in this... 714 00:29:43,248 --> 00:29:48,000 Brother... 715 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:48,019 Brother... 716 00:29:48,086 --> 00:29:52,123 And let us toast, also, Dr. Soong 717 00:29:52,190 --> 00:29:54,000 who gave me the full richness 718 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,094 who gave me the full richness 719 00:29:56,161 --> 00:29:59,197 of human needs and ambitions. 720 00:29:59,264 --> 00:30:00,000 A perfect match for my mind, my body. 721 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:03,101 A perfect match for my mind, my body. 722 00:30:03,168 --> 00:30:06,000 Brother... help me. 723 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,572 Brother... help me. 724 00:30:09,607 --> 00:30:12,000 And let us toast also the great crystal entity 725 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:15,313 And let us toast also the great crystal entity 726 00:30:15,380 --> 00:30:18,000 with whom I learned to communicate. 727 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,918 with whom I learned to communicate. 728 00:30:19,984 --> 00:30:22,820 Before Dr. Soong disassembled me 729 00:30:22,887 --> 00:30:24,000 I earned its gratitude by revealing 730 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,924 I earned its gratitude by revealing 731 00:30:25,990 --> 00:30:28,193 the way to the colonists. 732 00:30:28,259 --> 00:30:30,000 Can you imagine its gratitude 733 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,828 Can you imagine its gratitude 734 00:30:30,895 --> 00:30:34,199 when I give it the life on this vessel? 735 00:30:37,235 --> 00:30:38,303 This is strange, sir. 736 00:30:38,369 --> 00:30:39,871 I show Commander Data 737 00:30:39,938 --> 00:30:42,000 transmitting on a subspace channel. 738 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,073 transmitting on a subspace channel. 739 00:30:42,140 --> 00:30:45,276 I know Data's been doing considerable research 740 00:30:45,343 --> 00:30:47,212 into Dr. Soong's background. 741 00:30:47,278 --> 00:30:48,000 Let's be sure. 742 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,913 Let's be sure. 743 00:30:48,980 --> 00:30:54,000 Wesley, would you look in on Commander Data, discreetly? 744 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,085 Wesley, would you look in on Commander Data, discreetly? 745 00:30:54,152 --> 00:30:55,620 Yes, sir. 746 00:31:01,359 --> 00:31:03,428 Crystal entity 747 00:31:03,494 --> 00:31:05,263 upon arriving here 748 00:31:05,330 --> 00:31:06,000 you can identify me as the machine named Data. 749 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:10,001 you can identify me as the machine named Data. 750 00:31:10,068 --> 00:31:12,000 ( door chime ) 751 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,003 ( door chime ) 752 00:31:12,070 --> 00:31:14,005 End of message. 753 00:31:14,072 --> 00:31:15,540 Come in, please. 754 00:31:19,277 --> 00:31:20,345 Glad you're here, Wesley. 755 00:31:20,411 --> 00:31:23,548 Lore suddenly attacked me and I had to turn him off. 756 00:31:23,615 --> 00:31:24,000 Why did he do that, Data? 757 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,350 Why did he do that, Data? 758 00:31:25,416 --> 00:31:28,453 He discovered we have been using sensors 759 00:31:28,519 --> 00:31:30,000 to follow what he does. 760 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,321 to follow what he does. 761 00:31:32,223 --> 00:31:34,592 I practiced his facial tic. 762 00:31:34,659 --> 00:31:36,000 Do I have it right? 763 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,327 Do I have it right? 764 00:31:36,394 --> 00:31:39,297 I'd suggest you forget imitating him. 765 00:31:39,364 --> 00:31:41,199 If you'd said 766 00:31:41,266 --> 00:31:42,000 we've been using the sensors 767 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,600 we've been using the sensors 768 00:31:42,667 --> 00:31:44,168 instead of we have 769 00:31:44,235 --> 00:31:46,271 I might have suspected you were Lore. 770 00:31:46,337 --> 00:31:48,000 Yes, I do use language more formally than Lore. 771 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,340 Yes, I do use language more formally than Lore. 772 00:31:49,407 --> 00:31:51,042 Please inform the Captain 773 00:31:51,109 --> 00:31:53,645 I will come up on the Bridge and report on this. 774 00:31:53,711 --> 00:31:54,000 Aye, sir. 775 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,346 Aye, sir. 776 00:32:56,040 --> 00:32:58,076 Wes, tell me again 777 00:32:58,142 --> 00:33:00,000 how Data said he immobilized Lore. 778 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,979 how Data said he immobilized Lore. 779 00:33:02,046 --> 00:33:06,000 He told me he just turned him off, Mom... 780 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,984 He told me he just turned him off, Mom... 781 00:33:07,051 --> 00:33:09,053 uh, Doctor. 782 00:33:13,358 --> 00:33:14,992 Question, Mr. Data. 783 00:33:15,059 --> 00:33:18,000 Did you or did you not swear me to secrecy 784 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,229 Did you or did you not swear me to secrecy 785 00:33:18,296 --> 00:33:19,997 about your off switch? 786 00:33:20,064 --> 00:33:21,999 A change of mind, Doctor. 787 00:33:22,066 --> 00:33:24,000 If I cannot trust the Bridge crew 788 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,335 If I cannot trust the Bridge crew 789 00:33:24,402 --> 00:33:25,269 whom can I? 790 00:33:25,336 --> 00:33:28,740 Captain, I'm picking up a bogey coming in 791 00:33:28,806 --> 00:33:30,000 on a five o'clock tangent. 792 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,008 on a five o'clock tangent. 793 00:33:31,075 --> 00:33:32,610 YAR: It's transmitting no ID signal, Captain. 794 00:33:32,677 --> 00:33:34,412 RIKER: Set main viewer on that tangent. 795 00:33:34,479 --> 00:33:36,000 PICARD: Shields up; go to yellow alert. 796 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,047 PICARD: Shields up; go to yellow alert. 797 00:33:36,114 --> 00:33:37,281 Transmit friendly greetings-- 798 00:33:37,348 --> 00:33:39,016 all languages, all frequencies. 799 00:33:43,087 --> 00:33:45,323 I can't believe anything's overtaking us this fast. 800 00:33:45,390 --> 00:33:47,658 Beautiful, isn't it? 801 00:33:51,329 --> 00:33:53,398 I recognize it, sir. 802 00:33:53,464 --> 00:33:54,000 It's the crystal image Lore described. 803 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:57,135 It's the crystal image Lore described. 804 00:33:59,203 --> 00:34:00,000 My God. 805 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,439 My God. 806 00:34:15,386 --> 00:34:17,388 YAR: Still no ID being transmitted, sir. 807 00:34:17,455 --> 00:34:18,000 Also no answer to our inquiries. 808 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,624 Also no answer to our inquiries. 809 00:34:22,627 --> 00:34:24,000 Did you get a direct look at it? 810 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,562 Did you get a direct look at it? 811 00:34:24,629 --> 00:34:26,464 It's like a giant snowflake crystal 812 00:34:26,531 --> 00:34:27,632 but much more complex. 813 00:34:27,698 --> 00:34:29,434 The entire electromagnetic spectrum 814 00:34:29,500 --> 00:34:30,000 seems to play about inside it 815 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,468 seems to play about inside it 816 00:34:30,535 --> 00:34:32,837 but I haven't the slightest idea what it is, sir. 817 00:34:32,904 --> 00:34:35,273 Thank you, Lieutenant. 818 00:34:35,339 --> 00:34:36,000 Data, if there's anything else that Lore could tell us about it 819 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:39,377 Data, if there's anything else that Lore could tell us about it 820 00:34:39,444 --> 00:34:41,112 it may be important. 821 00:34:41,179 --> 00:34:42,000 Can you control him enough to question him? 822 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,780 Can you control him enough to question him? 823 00:34:42,847 --> 00:34:44,615 I will have to examine him to know, sir. 824 00:34:46,584 --> 00:34:48,000 Captain, recommend you do not let... 825 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:50,254 Captain, recommend you do not let... 826 00:34:50,321 --> 00:34:52,256 him roam the ship freely. 827 00:34:52,323 --> 00:34:54,000 Ensign. 828 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,459 Ensign. 829 00:34:54,525 --> 00:34:57,295 Wesley is simply showing himself to be alert and responsible 830 00:34:57,361 --> 00:34:58,629 something to be encouraged. 831 00:34:58,696 --> 00:35:00,000 Come. You can watch everything I do. 832 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,431 Come. You can watch everything I do. 833 00:35:00,498 --> 00:35:02,300 Not if I have a choice. 834 00:35:02,366 --> 00:35:04,101 That is enough, Ensign! 835 00:35:04,168 --> 00:35:05,470 When addressing a senior officer... 836 00:35:05,536 --> 00:35:06,000 I've guided his training, sir. I'm the one at fault. 837 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,371 I've guided his training, sir. I'm the one at fault. 838 00:35:07,438 --> 00:35:09,607 You will show the proper respect. 839 00:35:09,674 --> 00:35:11,809 I will accompany you down there to make certain of it. 840 00:35:11,876 --> 00:35:12,000 With your approval, of course, sir. 841 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:14,512 With your approval, of course, sir. 842 00:35:32,430 --> 00:35:33,498 Careful of Lore. 843 00:35:33,564 --> 00:35:36,000 Good, he is still unconscious. 844 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,568 Good, he is still unconscious. 845 00:35:37,635 --> 00:35:41,606 Notice the same twitch even though he is unconscious. 846 00:35:41,672 --> 00:35:42,000 Stay back. 847 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,474 Stay back. 848 00:35:43,541 --> 00:35:47,445 We may have problems if he senses someone else is near. 849 00:35:51,582 --> 00:35:52,583 Lore. 850 00:35:54,719 --> 00:35:57,455 I have a few questions to ask you. 851 00:35:57,522 --> 00:36:00,000 Lore, it is Data. 852 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,525 Lore, it is Data. 853 00:36:00,591 --> 00:36:01,325 He senses you. 854 00:36:01,392 --> 00:36:04,795 I cannot control him if you stay. 855 00:36:04,862 --> 00:36:06,000 Please, I will record everything he says. 856 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,797 Please, I will record everything he says. 857 00:36:06,864 --> 00:36:08,766 And you bring it to the Bridge immediately. 858 00:36:17,475 --> 00:36:18,000 And you want to be as stupid as them... 859 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:20,545 And you want to be as stupid as them... 860 00:36:20,611 --> 00:36:22,313 dear brother? 861 00:36:37,562 --> 00:36:39,497 PICARD: Well, Number One? 862 00:36:39,564 --> 00:36:41,299 It was Lore, sir-- 863 00:36:41,365 --> 00:36:42,000 same facial twitches that we've seen all along 864 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,601 same facial twitches that we've seen all along 865 00:36:43,668 --> 00:36:46,604 lying unconscious on the floor exactly as Data had described 866 00:36:46,671 --> 00:36:48,000 and then it suddenly became violent 867 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,372 and then it suddenly became violent 868 00:36:48,439 --> 00:36:50,508 apparently sensing that Wesley and I were present. 869 00:36:50,575 --> 00:36:52,643 Or is it Lore pretending to be Data and faking it all? 870 00:36:52,710 --> 00:36:54,000 I asked for Commander Riker's report 871 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,579 I asked for Commander Riker's report 872 00:36:54,645 --> 00:36:55,813 acting Ensign Crusher 873 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:57,582 and since it now seems clear 874 00:36:57,648 --> 00:36:58,449 that you are unable to function 875 00:36:58,516 --> 00:36:59,917 within the limits of that appointment... 876 00:36:59,984 --> 00:37:00,000 Captain. 877 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,485 Captain. 878 00:37:10,294 --> 00:37:11,562 Deflector shields holding, sir. 879 00:37:11,629 --> 00:37:12,000 Bring photon torpedoes to ready. 880 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,230 Bring photon torpedoes to ready. 881 00:37:13,297 --> 00:37:14,532 Main phasers to ready. 882 00:37:14,599 --> 00:37:16,567 Go to red alert, please. 883 00:37:20,304 --> 00:37:21,606 Weapons now readied, sir. 884 00:37:21,672 --> 00:37:24,000 No, Captain, let me talk to it. 885 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,408 No, Captain, let me talk to it. 886 00:37:24,475 --> 00:37:26,711 You didn't say you could do that. 887 00:37:31,749 --> 00:37:33,317 Affirmative. Talk to it. 888 00:37:33,384 --> 00:37:36,000 Open hailing frequencies. 889 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,354 Open hailing frequencies. 890 00:37:36,420 --> 00:37:41,325 Crystal form, I identify myself as Data. 891 00:37:41,392 --> 00:37:42,000 Advising you to stop your attack. 892 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:44,295 Advising you to stop your attack. 893 00:37:44,362 --> 00:37:46,364 The humans here are powerful-- 894 00:37:46,430 --> 00:37:48,000 capable of injuring or even destroying you. 895 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,667 capable of injuring or even destroying you. 896 00:37:56,907 --> 00:37:59,644 Now I call that communicating. 897 00:37:59,710 --> 00:38:00,000 Suggest moving fast to confirm what I told it, sir. 898 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:02,847 Suggest moving fast to confirm what I told it, sir. 899 00:38:02,913 --> 00:38:04,849 Permission to use the large transporter 900 00:38:04,915 --> 00:38:06,000 in Cargo Room Three. 901 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,384 in Cargo Room Three. 902 00:38:06,450 --> 00:38:08,653 There I can beam up some living pattern 903 00:38:08,719 --> 00:38:10,021 perhaps a large tree. 904 00:38:10,087 --> 00:38:12,000 Which you'll beam over next to the entity. 905 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,590 Which you'll beam over next to the entity. 906 00:38:12,657 --> 00:38:13,758 That is correct, Riker. 907 00:38:13,824 --> 00:38:16,861 Our ship's phasers will then blast and disintegrate it 908 00:38:16,927 --> 00:38:18,000 proving we are dangerous. 909 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,797 proving we are dangerous. 910 00:38:20,765 --> 00:38:21,799 Make it so. 911 00:38:21,866 --> 00:38:23,601 Sir? 912 00:38:25,736 --> 00:38:26,904 Do it. 913 00:38:34,412 --> 00:38:36,000 Sir, I know this may finish me 914 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,881 Sir, I know this may finish me 915 00:38:36,947 --> 00:38:37,882 as acting Ensign... 916 00:38:37,948 --> 00:38:39,050 Shut up, Wesley. 917 00:38:42,086 --> 00:38:44,021 Lieutenant, pick a good security team 918 00:38:44,088 --> 00:38:45,423 and let me know what he does. 919 00:38:45,489 --> 00:38:46,691 Aye, sir. 920 00:38:46,757 --> 00:38:48,000 "Shut up, Wesley"? 921 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,759 "Shut up, Wesley"? 922 00:38:48,826 --> 00:38:50,928 Doctor... 923 00:38:50,995 --> 00:38:53,497 And since I am finished here, sir 924 00:38:53,564 --> 00:38:54,000 may I point out... 925 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,699 may I point out... 926 00:38:54,765 --> 00:38:55,900 Shut up, Wesley. 927 00:38:55,966 --> 00:38:59,637 That everything that I have said would've been listened to 928 00:38:59,704 --> 00:39:00,000 if it came from an adult officer. 929 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,405 if it came from an adult officer. 930 00:39:03,741 --> 00:39:06,000 Request permission to return to my quarters, sir. 931 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,577 Request permission to return to my quarters, sir. 932 00:39:06,644 --> 00:39:09,613 Agreed. Doctor, go with him. 933 00:39:09,680 --> 00:39:12,000 You're putting me off the Bridge? 934 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:14,385 You're putting me off the Bridge? 935 00:39:14,452 --> 00:39:16,887 I'm asking you to keep an eye on your son 936 00:39:16,954 --> 00:39:18,000 during all of this, Doctor. 937 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,723 during all of this, Doctor. 938 00:39:20,524 --> 00:39:23,027 ( alarm sounding ) 939 00:39:27,465 --> 00:39:29,433 Emergency close. 940 00:39:31,469 --> 00:39:33,938 Now show me your warrior fierceness. 941 00:39:53,124 --> 00:39:54,000 I'll look. 942 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,592 I'll look. 943 00:39:54,658 --> 00:39:58,896 But I shouldn't have let you talk me into this. 944 00:39:58,963 --> 00:40:00,000 Mom, it's Data! 945 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,064 Mom, it's Data! 946 00:40:00,131 --> 00:40:01,665 He's been hurt. 947 00:40:04,835 --> 00:40:06,000 It's Data, Mom. 948 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,437 It's Data, Mom. 949 00:40:06,504 --> 00:40:08,773 I heard you know how to turn them on. 950 00:40:08,839 --> 00:40:10,775 This is very serious. 951 00:40:10,841 --> 00:40:12,000 So just tell me to "Shut up, Wesley" 952 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,944 So just tell me to "Shut up, Wesley" 953 00:40:14,011 --> 00:40:15,012 and I will. 954 00:40:15,079 --> 00:40:17,047 You're being very unfair, Wes. 955 00:40:18,616 --> 00:40:20,818 Data, the crystal thing is outside 956 00:40:20,885 --> 00:40:22,720 somewhere close to the ship 957 00:40:22,787 --> 00:40:24,000 and Lore is loose on the inside. 958 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,688 and Lore is loose on the inside. 959 00:40:24,755 --> 00:40:26,857 How badly are you hurt, Data? 960 00:40:26,924 --> 00:40:30,000 I will function sufficiently to stop Lore, Doctor. 961 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,696 I will function sufficiently to stop Lore, Doctor. 962 00:40:35,766 --> 00:40:36,000 Crystal entity form, it's your old friend. 963 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:41,839 Crystal entity form, it's your old friend. 964 00:40:49,947 --> 00:40:51,882 Very good. 965 00:40:51,949 --> 00:40:54,000 You've understood perfectly so far. 966 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,718 You've understood perfectly so far. 967 00:40:54,785 --> 00:40:56,720 Next I will signal 968 00:40:56,787 --> 00:40:58,722 that I'm about to transport something out 969 00:40:58,789 --> 00:41:00,000 at which time the deflector shields 970 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,758 at which time the deflector shields 971 00:41:00,825 --> 00:41:02,760 will turn off for a moment 972 00:41:02,827 --> 00:41:04,862 and if you move in at that time 973 00:41:04,929 --> 00:41:06,000 it... 974 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,096 it... 975 00:41:07,097 --> 00:41:09,767 How sad, dear brother. 976 00:41:09,834 --> 00:41:12,000 You make me wish I were an only child. 977 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,204 You make me wish I were an only child. 978 00:41:21,846 --> 00:41:24,000 Then why this marvelous gift? 979 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,715 Then why this marvelous gift? 980 00:41:24,782 --> 00:41:28,853 The troublesome little man-child. 981 00:41:28,919 --> 00:41:30,000 Are you prepared for the kind of death you've earned, little man? 982 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:32,823 Are you prepared for the kind of death you've earned, little man? 983 00:41:32,890 --> 00:41:36,000 If you take one more step towards my son... 984 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,260 If you take one more step towards my son... 985 00:41:36,327 --> 00:41:39,797 Ah... motherhood. 986 00:41:43,100 --> 00:41:44,635 Back off 987 00:41:44,702 --> 00:41:46,170 or I'll turn your little man 988 00:41:46,237 --> 00:41:47,938 into a torch. 989 00:41:48,005 --> 00:41:50,241 I promise him exquisite pain 990 00:41:50,307 --> 00:41:52,943 unless you obey me, too, brother. 991 00:41:53,010 --> 00:41:53,878 Move away, Data. 992 00:41:53,944 --> 00:41:54,000 Please. 993 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,679 Please. 994 00:41:55,746 --> 00:41:58,082 Do you see now 995 00:41:58,148 --> 00:42:00,000 the advantages of being completely human? 996 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:02,052 the advantages of being completely human? 997 00:42:02,119 --> 00:42:04,722 It includes kindness. 998 00:42:04,788 --> 00:42:06,000 I give you your life, Doctor. 999 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,925 I give you your life, Doctor. 1000 00:42:07,992 --> 00:42:09,927 Go quickly 1001 00:42:09,994 --> 00:42:12,000 and I may not injure your son at all. 1002 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,963 and I may not injure your son at all. 1003 00:42:13,030 --> 00:42:15,165 I will stay with Wesley, Doctor. 1004 00:42:15,232 --> 00:42:16,233 Go! 1005 00:42:16,300 --> 00:42:17,935 Or he'll be shrieking 1006 00:42:18,002 --> 00:42:19,937 by the count of five. 1007 00:42:20,004 --> 00:42:21,772 One 1008 00:42:21,839 --> 00:42:22,806 two 1009 00:42:22,873 --> 00:42:24,000 three 1010 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,542 three 1011 00:42:25,609 --> 00:42:27,544 four... 1012 00:42:27,611 --> 00:42:30,000 Thank you for my human qualities, Dr. Soong. 1013 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,916 Thank you for my human qualities, Dr. Soong. 1014 00:42:31,982 --> 00:42:32,783 Wait! 1015 00:42:34,018 --> 00:42:36,000 A small payment for your son's misdeeds. 1016 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,888 A small payment for your son's misdeeds. 1017 00:42:54,939 --> 00:42:56,240 Wes, the transporter. 1018 00:43:04,748 --> 00:43:06,000 Wesley, now! 1019 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,083 Wesley, now! 1020 00:43:24,234 --> 00:43:27,705 Lore's gone, sir. Permanently. 1021 00:43:34,244 --> 00:43:36,000 Doctor, now that Wesley's safe, go to Sick Bay at once. 1022 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:38,716 Doctor, now that Wesley's safe, go to Sick Bay at once. 1023 00:43:38,782 --> 00:43:42,000 Captain, that crystal thing has begun to move away. 1024 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,252 Captain, that crystal thing has begun to move away. 1025 00:43:52,262 --> 00:43:54,000 Data, you all right? 1026 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,165 Data, you all right? 1027 00:43:55,232 --> 00:43:57,835 Yes, sir, I'm fine. 1028 00:43:59,737 --> 00:44:00,000 Then get rid of that damned twitch 1029 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,638 Then get rid of that damned twitch 1030 00:44:01,705 --> 00:44:03,207 and put on a correct uniform. 1031 00:44:03,273 --> 00:44:05,042 Yes, Captain. 1032 00:44:05,109 --> 00:44:06,000 Ensign Crusher, you able to return to duty? 1033 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:08,212 Ensign Crusher, you able to return to duty? 1034 00:44:08,278 --> 00:44:09,213 Yes, sir. 1035 00:44:09,279 --> 00:44:10,280 Then do so 1036 00:44:10,347 --> 00:44:12,000 and let the Bridge know that all is well down here. 1037 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,050 and let the Bridge know that all is well down here. 1038 00:44:13,117 --> 00:44:14,284 Aye, sir. 1039 00:44:18,288 --> 00:44:19,990 RIKER: It's gone, sir. 1040 00:44:20,057 --> 00:44:22,092 Without Lore, it had no way to reach us. 1041 00:44:22,159 --> 00:44:24,000 And we're overdue for our computer refit. 1042 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:24,161 And we're overdue for our computer refit. 1043 00:44:24,228 --> 00:44:26,997 Number One, have you ever considered 1044 00:44:27,064 --> 00:44:28,966 whether Data is more human 1045 00:44:29,033 --> 00:44:30,000 or less human than we want? 1046 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:30,968 or less human than we want? 1047 00:44:31,035 --> 00:44:33,437 I only wish we were all as well-balanced, sir. 1048 00:44:33,504 --> 00:44:35,072 Agreed.