1 00:00:02,068 --> 00:00:05,305 Captain's Log, Stardate 41309.5: 2 00:00:05,372 --> 00:00:06,000 We are in orbit around Persephone V 3 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:08,308 We are in orbit around Persephone V 4 00:00:08,375 --> 00:00:10,176 where I have been sent 5 00:00:10,243 --> 00:00:12,000 to confer with Admiral Mark Jameson 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,178 to confer with Admiral Mark Jameson 7 00:00:12,245 --> 00:00:14,314 in regard to an extraordinary situation. 8 00:00:14,381 --> 00:00:17,183 Starfleet received this subspace transmission 9 00:00:17,250 --> 00:00:18,000 two days ago, Admiral. 10 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,085 two days ago, Admiral. 11 00:00:19,152 --> 00:00:20,320 Let's see it, Captain. 12 00:00:20,387 --> 00:00:21,688 On viewer. 13 00:00:26,726 --> 00:00:29,362 I am Karnas, governor of Mordan IV. 14 00:00:29,429 --> 00:00:30,000 A dissident group of terrorists have taken 15 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:32,332 A dissident group of terrorists have taken 16 00:00:32,399 --> 00:00:35,335 Federation Ambassador Hawkins and his staff hostage. 17 00:00:35,402 --> 00:00:36,000 They will not discuss terms with me. 18 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:38,438 They will not discuss terms with me. 19 00:00:38,505 --> 00:00:41,040 This is a crisis I cannot resolve. 20 00:00:41,107 --> 00:00:42,000 The terrorists are demanding a Federation negotiator. 21 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:44,344 The terrorists are demanding a Federation negotiator. 22 00:00:44,411 --> 00:00:47,347 I feel there is only one negotiator 23 00:00:47,414 --> 00:00:48,000 with the skills to resolve this situation. 24 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:51,217 with the skills to resolve this situation. 25 00:00:51,284 --> 00:00:54,000 The lives of the hostages will depend 26 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,354 The lives of the hostages will depend 27 00:00:54,421 --> 00:00:57,357 on Starfleet delivering this man to Mordan-- 28 00:00:57,424 --> 00:00:59,359 Commander Mark Jameson. 29 00:00:59,426 --> 00:01:00,000 Admiral Jameson. 30 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,360 Admiral Jameson. 31 00:01:00,427 --> 00:01:03,363 The terrorists have given you six Earth days 32 00:01:03,430 --> 00:01:06,000 to bring him here or the hostages will die. 33 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:09,235 to bring him here or the hostages will die. 34 00:01:09,302 --> 00:01:11,371 PICARD: Starfleet cannot understand 35 00:01:11,438 --> 00:01:12,000 how or why this crisis has developed. 36 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,373 how or why this crisis has developed. 37 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:15,375 Mordan IV has finally gained peace 38 00:01:15,442 --> 00:01:17,343 after decades of civil war. 39 00:01:17,410 --> 00:01:18,000 40 years of civil war, Captain. 40 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:20,380 40 years of civil war, Captain. 41 00:01:20,447 --> 00:01:21,448 Yes, sir. 42 00:01:21,514 --> 00:01:23,383 Karnas was largely responsible 43 00:01:23,450 --> 00:01:24,000 for the planet's unification and peace. 44 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,385 for the planet's unification and peace. 45 00:01:25,452 --> 00:01:28,254 Why should he now be unable to deal 46 00:01:28,321 --> 00:01:30,000 with this rebellious faction? 47 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,423 with this rebellious faction? 48 00:01:30,490 --> 00:01:32,492 45 years ago 49 00:01:32,559 --> 00:01:36,000 I negotiated a hostage situation on Mordan, Captain. 50 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,430 I negotiated a hostage situation on Mordan, Captain. 51 00:01:37,497 --> 00:01:41,434 Karnas was a young man then, but so was I. 52 00:01:41,501 --> 00:01:42,000 He seems to feel that I can handle the situation again. 53 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:44,404 He seems to feel that I can handle the situation again. 54 00:01:44,471 --> 00:01:46,506 I'm detailed to take you to Mordan IV 55 00:01:46,573 --> 00:01:48,000 as soon as you can be ready, Admiral. 56 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,641 as soon as you can be ready, Admiral. 57 00:01:48,708 --> 00:01:53,746 My wife and I will beam aboard at 1500 hours, Captain. 58 00:01:53,813 --> 00:01:54,000 Acknowledge. 59 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,482 Acknowledge. 60 00:01:55,548 --> 00:01:56,816 Received and acknowledged, sir. 61 00:01:56,883 --> 00:01:57,851 Picard out. 62 00:01:57,917 --> 00:02:00,000 Nearly 1500 now, sir. 63 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,453 Nearly 1500 now, sir. 64 00:02:01,554 --> 00:02:03,122 Well, Number One 65 00:02:03,189 --> 00:02:05,558 let's go and welcome the Admiral aboard. 66 00:02:16,903 --> 00:02:18,000 Welcome aboard, Admiral. 67 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,438 Welcome aboard, Admiral. 68 00:02:19,572 --> 00:02:22,375 This is my executive officer, Commander William Riker. 69 00:02:22,442 --> 00:02:23,376 My pleasure, sir. 70 00:02:23,443 --> 00:02:24,000 Ma'am. 71 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,410 Ma'am. 72 00:02:24,477 --> 00:02:26,346 My wife, Anne. 73 00:02:26,412 --> 00:02:29,249 Captain, there are certain details of this mission 74 00:02:29,315 --> 00:02:30,000 that you should understand before we begin. 75 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:33,386 that you should understand before we begin. 76 00:02:33,453 --> 00:02:34,454 Yes, sir. 77 00:02:34,521 --> 00:02:36,000 I am not simply an advisor. 78 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,222 I am not simply an advisor. 79 00:02:36,289 --> 00:02:38,291 On any assignment I accompany 80 00:02:38,358 --> 00:02:41,628 Starfleet has designated me Senior Mission Officer. 81 00:02:41,694 --> 00:02:42,000 I control the away team and all its actions. 82 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:44,631 I control the away team and all its actions. 83 00:02:44,697 --> 00:02:45,765 Is that understood? 84 00:02:45,832 --> 00:02:47,600 Of course, Captain 85 00:02:47,667 --> 00:02:48,000 you command the ship 86 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,636 you command the ship 87 00:02:49,702 --> 00:02:51,638 but the mission is mine. 88 00:02:51,704 --> 00:02:54,000 I trust you are in full agreement. 89 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:54,440 I trust you are in full agreement. 90 00:02:56,709 --> 00:02:57,644 Yes, sir. 91 00:02:57,710 --> 00:02:58,711 Of course. 92 00:03:19,732 --> 00:03:24,000 Space, the final frontier. 93 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,971 Space, the final frontier. 94 00:03:25,038 --> 00:03:28,808 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 95 00:03:28,875 --> 00:03:30,000 Its continuing mission-- 96 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,810 Its continuing mission-- 97 00:03:30,877 --> 00:03:34,681 to explore strange new worlds 98 00:03:34,747 --> 00:03:36,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 99 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:39,419 to seek out new life and new civilizations 100 00:03:39,485 --> 00:03:42,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 101 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,256 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 102 00:04:52,592 --> 00:04:54,000 Message coming in from Mordan, sir. 103 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,595 Message coming in from Mordan, sir. 104 00:04:55,662 --> 00:04:58,865 Put it on the screen, Mr. Data. 105 00:04:58,931 --> 00:05:00,000 Mordan IV to Enterprise. 106 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,901 Mordan IV to Enterprise. 107 00:05:01,968 --> 00:05:03,302 This is Karnas. 108 00:05:03,369 --> 00:05:04,771 I will speak to the Captain. 109 00:05:04,837 --> 00:05:06,000 I am Captain Picard 110 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,773 I am Captain Picard 111 00:05:06,839 --> 00:05:08,574 commanding the Enterprise. 112 00:05:08,641 --> 00:05:10,677 Is Admiral Jameson on board? 113 00:05:10,743 --> 00:05:12,000 He's here beside my First Officer. 114 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,379 He's here beside my First Officer. 115 00:05:13,446 --> 00:05:15,715 Do you wish to speak to him now? 116 00:05:15,782 --> 00:05:18,000 So, Jameson, I see time has not been kind. 117 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:20,720 So, Jameson, I see time has not been kind. 118 00:05:20,787 --> 00:05:22,622 It seldom is, Karnas. 119 00:05:22,689 --> 00:05:24,000 However, we could save a good deal of it now 120 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:26,759 However, we could save a good deal of it now 121 00:05:26,826 --> 00:05:29,062 if you'll outline the terrorists' demands. 122 00:05:29,128 --> 00:05:30,000 They insist 123 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,063 They insist 124 00:05:30,129 --> 00:05:32,732 all discussions will take place here on Mordan. 125 00:05:32,799 --> 00:05:36,000 They refuse to speak to me-- only to a Federation mediator. 126 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,003 They refuse to speak to me-- only to a Federation mediator. 127 00:05:37,070 --> 00:05:40,573 They say they will brook no excuses. 128 00:05:40,640 --> 00:05:41,874 If there are any offered 129 00:05:41,941 --> 00:05:42,000 your ambassador and his people will die... 130 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:44,577 your ambassador and his people will die... 131 00:05:44,644 --> 00:05:45,745 ...unpleasantly. 132 00:05:45,812 --> 00:05:47,413 I believe them. 133 00:05:47,480 --> 00:05:48,000 So should you, Admiral. 134 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,482 So should you, Admiral. 135 00:05:49,549 --> 00:05:54,000 Tell them I accept the conditions of negotiation. 136 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:56,589 Tell them I accept the conditions of negotiation. 137 00:05:56,656 --> 00:05:59,592 I will do so immediately. 138 00:05:59,659 --> 00:06:00,000 For a man in his position 139 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,060 For a man in his position 140 00:06:01,127 --> 00:06:04,397 he doesn't seem to know much about the situation. 141 00:06:04,464 --> 00:06:06,000 Wrong, Number One. 142 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,533 Wrong, Number One. 143 00:06:07,600 --> 00:06:09,669 He told me that the terrorists 144 00:06:09,736 --> 00:06:12,000 are desperate enough to kill if they are crossed. 145 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:14,474 are desperate enough to kill if they are crossed. 146 00:06:14,540 --> 00:06:17,944 They are willing to talk one on one 147 00:06:18,010 --> 00:06:20,546 but not to him. 148 00:06:20,613 --> 00:06:21,681 Counselor? 149 00:06:21,748 --> 00:06:23,583 From his body language 150 00:06:23,649 --> 00:06:24,000 as well as his words and tone 151 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,752 as well as his words and tone 152 00:06:25,818 --> 00:06:28,755 I judge that what Karnas said was honest 153 00:06:28,821 --> 00:06:30,000 but I sensed a holding back. 154 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:32,458 but I sensed a holding back. 155 00:06:32,525 --> 00:06:35,394 Perhaps he knows more about the terrorists 156 00:06:35,461 --> 00:06:36,000 than he's prepared to admit. 157 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,395 than he's prepared to admit. 158 00:06:36,462 --> 00:06:41,400 Possible, but I suspect it's closer to the mark 159 00:06:41,467 --> 00:06:42,000 if we said he doesn't want to admit 160 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,703 if we said he doesn't want to admit 161 00:06:43,770 --> 00:06:47,440 failure of his own efforts to negotiate. 162 00:06:47,507 --> 00:06:48,000 He is a proud man. 163 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,108 He is a proud man. 164 00:06:49,175 --> 00:06:50,576 That could be, sir. 165 00:06:50,643 --> 00:06:53,713 Karnas has established himself as a powerful man 166 00:06:53,780 --> 00:06:54,000 on Mordan. 167 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:55,114 on Mordan. 168 00:06:55,181 --> 00:06:59,051 Suddenly, in this situation, his power is useless. 169 00:06:59,118 --> 00:07:00,000 BEVERLY: Sick Bay to Bridge. 170 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,419 BEVERLY: Sick Bay to Bridge. 171 00:07:00,486 --> 00:07:02,922 I'm ready for Admiral Jameson now. 172 00:07:02,989 --> 00:07:04,891 In a few moments, Doctor. 173 00:07:04,957 --> 00:07:06,000 Ready for what, Captain? 174 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,860 Ready for what, Captain? 175 00:07:07,927 --> 00:07:10,530 It's just a routine medical checkup. 176 00:07:10,596 --> 00:07:12,000 Ship's regulations. 177 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,532 Ship's regulations. 178 00:07:20,640 --> 00:07:22,508 What I don't understand, sir 179 00:07:22,575 --> 00:07:24,000 is how Karnas knew that you were still available. 180 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,645 is how Karnas knew that you were still available. 181 00:07:25,711 --> 00:07:26,979 Still alive, you mean. 182 00:07:27,046 --> 00:07:29,582 So far as he knew, sir, you could have been dead. 183 00:07:29,649 --> 00:07:30,000 Quite right, Commander, but I am not 184 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,684 Quite right, Commander, but I am not 185 00:07:31,751 --> 00:07:34,987 and I imagine Ambassador Hawkins has told him that. 186 00:07:35,054 --> 00:07:36,000 I briefed the ambassador about Mordan 187 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,523 I briefed the ambassador about Mordan 188 00:07:37,590 --> 00:07:40,526 before he left to take up residence. 189 00:07:40,593 --> 00:07:42,000 PICARD: All right, Karnas has a problem 190 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,228 PICARD: All right, Karnas has a problem 191 00:07:42,295 --> 00:07:43,529 he thinks you can resolve. 192 00:07:43,596 --> 00:07:45,531 What do the terrorists need 193 00:07:45,598 --> 00:07:48,000 that Karnas can't or won't give them? 194 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,501 that Karnas can't or won't give them? 195 00:07:48,568 --> 00:07:50,903 DATA: Mordan's had peace for five years. 196 00:07:50,970 --> 00:07:53,506 They have finally come to a state of productivity 197 00:07:53,573 --> 00:07:54,000 which satisfies their planetary needs 198 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,508 which satisfies their planetary needs 199 00:07:55,575 --> 00:07:57,677 but no more than that. 200 00:07:57,743 --> 00:07:59,712 Perhaps the dissidents feel the Federation 201 00:07:59,779 --> 00:08:00,000 could provide them with more. 202 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,147 could provide them with more. 203 00:08:01,214 --> 00:08:03,216 JAMESON: I have negotiated many treaties 204 00:08:03,282 --> 00:08:04,951 on many planets, Picard. 205 00:08:05,017 --> 00:08:06,000 I have found that peace or the appearance of it 206 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:08,087 I have found that peace or the appearance of it 207 00:08:08,154 --> 00:08:10,089 is often a prelude to war. 208 00:08:10,156 --> 00:08:12,000 Admiral, are you suggesting 209 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,625 Admiral, are you suggesting 210 00:08:12,692 --> 00:08:15,194 the terrorists want arms and weapons? 211 00:08:15,261 --> 00:08:16,395 They may. 212 00:08:16,462 --> 00:08:18,000 I'm suggesting that Karnas is the last man to give them 213 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,932 I'm suggesting that Karnas is the last man to give them 214 00:08:19,999 --> 00:08:21,200 such weapons. 215 00:08:21,267 --> 00:08:23,069 TROI: I see. You believe that Karnas 216 00:08:23,135 --> 00:08:24,000 would not negotiate on that point 217 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,671 would not negotiate on that point 218 00:08:25,738 --> 00:08:29,775 and so the terrorists demanded an outside negotiator. 219 00:08:29,842 --> 00:08:30,000 I know Karnas. He is a warrior. 220 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:32,044 I know Karnas. He is a warrior. 221 00:08:32,111 --> 00:08:33,679 He lives for challenge. 222 00:08:33,746 --> 00:08:35,982 These people have insulted his honor 223 00:08:36,048 --> 00:08:38,117 by taking the embassy staff hostage. 224 00:08:38,184 --> 00:08:40,820 Now, I'll negotiate 225 00:08:40,887 --> 00:08:42,000 but I'll have to be very careful in dealing with Karnas. 226 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,890 but I'll have to be very careful in dealing with Karnas. 227 00:08:43,956 --> 00:08:45,524 He'll want revenge 228 00:08:45,591 --> 00:08:47,093 for that insult. 229 00:08:52,331 --> 00:08:54,000 ( beeping ) 230 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,166 ( beeping ) 231 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:59,071 Well... 232 00:09:00,606 --> 00:09:01,707 About time. 233 00:09:01,774 --> 00:09:03,809 Couldn't get away from the Bridge? 234 00:09:03,876 --> 00:09:05,611 Didn't want to. 235 00:09:05,678 --> 00:09:06,000 Feels good to be on one again. 236 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,680 Feels good to be on one again. 237 00:09:09,649 --> 00:09:11,083 I'm glad, Mark. 238 00:09:11,150 --> 00:09:12,000 You want me to help you up? 239 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,686 You want me to help you up? 240 00:09:16,722 --> 00:09:18,000 ( groaning ) 241 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,724 ( groaning ) 242 00:09:24,730 --> 00:09:26,098 You're stronger today. 243 00:09:26,165 --> 00:09:27,600 I'm fine. 244 00:09:27,667 --> 00:09:30,000 I feel like a kid again. 245 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,002 I feel like a kid again. 246 00:09:31,671 --> 00:09:34,040 This ship is magnificent. 247 00:09:34,106 --> 00:09:36,000 It even has family quarters. 248 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,809 It even has family quarters. 249 00:09:36,876 --> 00:09:38,311 ( groaning ) 250 00:09:38,377 --> 00:09:39,979 Pity we didn't have them 251 00:09:40,046 --> 00:09:41,647 20, 30 years ago. 252 00:09:41,714 --> 00:09:42,000 We could have been together almost all of your career. 253 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:44,884 We could have been together almost all of your career. 254 00:09:44,951 --> 00:09:46,218 ( beeping ) 255 00:09:46,285 --> 00:09:47,687 ( groaning ) 256 00:09:49,088 --> 00:09:50,990 Mark! 257 00:09:51,057 --> 00:09:52,158 Mark! 258 00:09:52,224 --> 00:09:53,659 I'll get Sick Bay. 259 00:09:53,726 --> 00:09:54,000 No. 260 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,660 No. 261 00:09:54,727 --> 00:09:55,795 No. 262 00:09:55,861 --> 00:09:57,663 There's no need. 263 00:09:57,730 --> 00:09:59,131 It's happened before. 264 00:09:59,198 --> 00:10:00,000 When? 265 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,133 When? 266 00:10:01,200 --> 00:10:03,803 You haven't said anything. 267 00:10:03,869 --> 00:10:05,137 It'll pass. 268 00:10:05,204 --> 00:10:06,000 Just give me a moment. 269 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:07,173 Just give me a moment. 270 00:10:08,774 --> 00:10:10,810 See, I'm... I'm better. 271 00:10:10,876 --> 00:10:12,000 It's going away. 272 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,211 It's going away. 273 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:15,147 What is it? 274 00:10:15,214 --> 00:10:17,083 Do... the doctors know? 275 00:10:17,149 --> 00:10:18,000 Just body changes. 276 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,985 Just body changes. 277 00:10:19,051 --> 00:10:20,686 Last checkup 278 00:10:20,753 --> 00:10:22,755 they said I... I'd have to expect it. 279 00:10:24,757 --> 00:10:26,158 You're sure? 280 00:10:26,225 --> 00:10:28,761 Don't lie to me. 281 00:10:28,828 --> 00:10:30,000 I'm sure. 282 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,730 I'm sure. 283 00:10:32,264 --> 00:10:35,267 Oh... 284 00:10:35,334 --> 00:10:36,000 All the medical information the Admiral provided 285 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:38,704 All the medical information the Admiral provided 286 00:10:38,771 --> 00:10:40,172 is satisfactory, sir. 287 00:10:40,239 --> 00:10:41,707 Excellent, Doctor. 288 00:10:41,774 --> 00:10:42,000 Except for one thing. 289 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,309 Except for one thing. 290 00:10:43,376 --> 00:10:46,178 The test results he gave me aren't two days old. 291 00:10:46,245 --> 00:10:48,000 They're two months old. 292 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,014 They're two months old. 293 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:50,649 The medical records coder always includes the date 294 00:10:50,716 --> 00:10:52,184 as part of the file number. 295 00:10:52,251 --> 00:10:54,000 He lied to me, sir, and I don't know why. 296 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,221 He lied to me, sir, and I don't know why. 297 00:10:55,287 --> 00:10:58,190 He is 85 years old, Doctor. 298 00:10:58,257 --> 00:11:00,000 For some, the memory begins to fail. 299 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,860 For some, the memory begins to fail. 300 00:11:00,926 --> 00:11:02,928 He suffers from Iverson's disease, sir. 301 00:11:02,995 --> 00:11:04,130 That affects the body 302 00:11:04,196 --> 00:11:06,000 not the mind. 303 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,432 not the mind. 304 00:11:06,499 --> 00:11:08,434 Now, I have a gut feeling he's hiding something. 305 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:10,202 Now, that is an observation 306 00:11:10,269 --> 00:11:12,000 I would expect from Counselor Troi. 307 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,738 I would expect from Counselor Troi. 308 00:11:15,841 --> 00:11:17,810 Doctor. 309 00:11:20,513 --> 00:11:23,749 Doctor, I do respect your opinion, and... 310 00:11:23,816 --> 00:11:24,000 I want you on the Bridge for the next day or so. 311 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:27,253 I want you on the Bridge for the next day or so. 312 00:11:27,319 --> 00:11:30,000 The Admiral must remain in the best of health 313 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,156 The Admiral must remain in the best of health 314 00:11:30,222 --> 00:11:31,891 for these negotiations 315 00:11:31,957 --> 00:11:34,760 and he might require your services. 316 00:11:39,865 --> 00:11:42,000 Admiral, we're approaching the Idini Star Cluster. 317 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,369 Admiral, we're approaching the Idini Star Cluster. 318 00:11:43,436 --> 00:11:46,305 Would you like to take the conn 319 00:11:46,372 --> 00:11:47,807 as we make transit? 320 00:11:47,873 --> 00:11:48,000 Thank you, Captain. I would. 321 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:50,076 Thank you, Captain. I would. 322 00:12:13,566 --> 00:12:15,501 ( gasping ) 323 00:12:26,912 --> 00:12:30,000 Well, Admiral, quite a little surprise you've pulled on us. 324 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:32,518 Well, Admiral, quite a little surprise you've pulled on us. 325 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:33,953 Yes, quite. 326 00:12:34,019 --> 00:12:36,000 Neglected to mention. 327 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,188 Neglected to mention. 328 00:12:36,255 --> 00:12:39,859 I began some new therapy before... I left. 329 00:12:39,925 --> 00:12:41,260 Seems to be working. 330 00:12:41,327 --> 00:12:42,000 I haven't felt this good 331 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,928 I haven't felt this good 332 00:12:42,995 --> 00:12:44,897 since the last time I was in space-- 333 00:12:44,964 --> 00:12:46,031 the Gettysburg. 334 00:12:46,098 --> 00:12:48,000 All I needed to get me out of that chair was the thought 335 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,535 All I needed to get me out of that chair was the thought 336 00:12:49,602 --> 00:12:53,105 of walking the decks in command of a starship again. 337 00:12:53,172 --> 00:12:54,000 Admiral, you only have the conn temporarily. 338 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,975 Admiral, you only have the conn temporarily. 339 00:12:56,041 --> 00:12:57,476 A figure of speech. 340 00:12:57,543 --> 00:12:59,145 Of course she's your ship. 341 00:12:59,211 --> 00:13:00,000 I'll just keep an eye on her for a while. 342 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:03,916 I'll just keep an eye on her for a while. 343 00:13:15,895 --> 00:13:18,000 The Admiral displayed a remarkable improvement. 344 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,331 The Admiral displayed a remarkable improvement. 345 00:13:19,398 --> 00:13:21,800 Captain, no one recovers from Iverson's disease. 346 00:13:21,867 --> 00:13:22,902 There's no known cure. 347 00:13:22,968 --> 00:13:24,000 There have been no cases 348 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,336 There have been no cases 349 00:13:24,403 --> 00:13:26,071 where it's gone into remission. 350 00:13:26,138 --> 00:13:27,806 I have never heard of any therapy 351 00:13:27,873 --> 00:13:29,375 that would produce results like that. 352 00:13:29,441 --> 00:13:30,000 Then how do you account for it? 353 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,843 Then how do you account for it? 354 00:13:30,910 --> 00:13:32,144 I can't. All I can tell you 355 00:13:32,211 --> 00:13:33,946 is that the Admiral has been confined 356 00:13:34,013 --> 00:13:36,000 to his support chair for the last four years 357 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,048 to his support chair for the last four years 358 00:13:36,115 --> 00:13:37,449 by the effects of Iverson's. 359 00:13:37,516 --> 00:13:39,518 By all the medical facts we know 360 00:13:39,585 --> 00:13:41,353 he should never have walked again. 361 00:13:41,420 --> 00:13:42,000 I want you to look into it, Doctor-- thoroughly. 362 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:44,857 I want you to look into it, Doctor-- thoroughly. 363 00:13:44,924 --> 00:13:46,825 Yes, sir. 364 00:13:46,892 --> 00:13:48,000 The terrorists have given you 365 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,527 The terrorists have given you 366 00:13:48,594 --> 00:13:50,296 six Earth days to bring him here 367 00:13:50,362 --> 00:13:54,000 or the hostages will die. 368 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,366 or the hostages will die. 369 00:13:57,036 --> 00:13:59,305 I don't know how much more information 370 00:13:59,371 --> 00:14:00,000 you think you can get from that tape. 371 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:02,074 you think you can get from that tape. 372 00:14:03,609 --> 00:14:05,044 Mark! 373 00:14:05,110 --> 00:14:06,000 My God, what's happened? 374 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,212 My God, what's happened? 375 00:14:06,278 --> 00:14:08,614 It's the new therapy I'm taking. 376 00:14:08,681 --> 00:14:10,216 It's... it's working, Annie. 377 00:14:10,282 --> 00:14:12,000 Oh, darling! 378 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,118 Oh, darling! 379 00:14:18,624 --> 00:14:20,392 Mark...? 380 00:14:20,459 --> 00:14:24,000 I told you I just needed to get back in space again. 381 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,063 I told you I just needed to get back in space again. 382 00:14:24,129 --> 00:14:27,600 You really are looking much better. 383 00:14:27,666 --> 00:14:29,969 It's the new treatment. 384 00:14:30,035 --> 00:14:31,971 No. 385 00:14:32,037 --> 00:14:33,272 Come here. 386 00:14:33,339 --> 00:14:35,241 I hope you're heading for the bedroom. 387 00:14:35,307 --> 00:14:36,000 You stop it. 388 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,342 You stop it. 389 00:14:39,044 --> 00:14:40,446 Darling... 390 00:14:40,512 --> 00:14:42,000 you look like you looked 20 years ago. 391 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,449 you look like you looked 20 years ago. 392 00:14:43,515 --> 00:14:45,985 You flatter me. 393 00:14:46,051 --> 00:14:48,000 Now you tell me what the hell is going on. 394 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,320 Now you tell me what the hell is going on. 395 00:14:48,387 --> 00:14:49,888 ( gasping and groaning ) 396 00:14:49,955 --> 00:14:50,889 I don't know. 397 00:14:50,956 --> 00:14:51,490 Mark! 398 00:14:51,557 --> 00:14:53,592 ( groaning ) 399 00:14:53,659 --> 00:14:54,000 Sick Bay. 400 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,227 Sick Bay. 401 00:14:55,294 --> 00:14:56,395 Medical emergency 402 00:14:56,462 --> 00:14:58,464 in the Admiral's quarters. 403 00:14:58,530 --> 00:15:00,000 ( groaning ) 404 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,933 ( groaning ) 405 00:15:03,302 --> 00:15:05,304 I found traces of chemical substances 406 00:15:05,371 --> 00:15:06,000 in his blood and tissue samples 407 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,639 in his blood and tissue samples 408 00:15:06,705 --> 00:15:09,174 but none of them are in our pharmacopoeia. 409 00:15:09,241 --> 00:15:11,310 I'm still working on alien references 410 00:15:11,377 --> 00:15:12,000 to substances like these. 411 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,645 to substances like these. 412 00:15:12,711 --> 00:15:14,246 All I can tell you 413 00:15:14,313 --> 00:15:16,181 is that he's ingested something 414 00:15:16,248 --> 00:15:17,616 that's strongly affecting his body. 415 00:15:17,683 --> 00:15:18,000 Specifics, Doctor. 416 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,018 Specifics, Doctor. 417 00:15:19,084 --> 00:15:20,686 Captain, there's so many things going on 418 00:15:20,753 --> 00:15:23,322 I can't give you specifics until I do a lot more tests. 419 00:15:23,389 --> 00:15:24,000 Well, give me what you have now. 420 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,024 Well, give me what you have now. 421 00:15:25,090 --> 00:15:27,359 His red cell count is running riot. 422 00:15:27,426 --> 00:15:30,000 The cellular structure of his body is radically changing. 423 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,296 The cellular structure of his body is radically changing. 424 00:15:30,362 --> 00:15:32,264 We can't make any decisions on that 425 00:15:32,331 --> 00:15:34,099 until we know what it's changing to. 426 00:15:34,166 --> 00:15:35,234 His DNA is skewed. 427 00:15:35,301 --> 00:15:36,000 Don't ask me how 428 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,368 Don't ask me how 429 00:15:36,435 --> 00:15:38,170 but he even looks younger. 430 00:15:38,237 --> 00:15:40,239 And Captain-- 431 00:15:40,306 --> 00:15:42,000 there are absolutely no traces of Iverson's disease. 432 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,442 there are absolutely no traces of Iverson's disease. 433 00:15:43,509 --> 00:15:45,944 You said there was no cure for Iverson's. 434 00:15:46,011 --> 00:15:48,000 None that we know of. 435 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,013 None that we know of. 436 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:49,348 Well, whatever these substances 437 00:15:49,415 --> 00:15:50,449 are doing to his body 438 00:15:50,516 --> 00:15:52,318 at least they've done that for him. 439 00:15:52,384 --> 00:15:54,000 But how or why? 440 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,153 But how or why? 441 00:15:54,219 --> 00:15:56,989 It's too early to say. 442 00:15:57,056 --> 00:16:00,000 Get me some answers, Doctor, as soon as possible. 443 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:02,695 Get me some answers, Doctor, as soon as possible. 444 00:16:02,761 --> 00:16:04,296 Yes, sir. 445 00:16:06,231 --> 00:16:08,367 ( door chimes ) 446 00:16:11,270 --> 00:16:12,000 Captain. 447 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,037 Captain. 448 00:16:12,104 --> 00:16:15,307 Mrs. Jameson, I have to ask the Admiral 449 00:16:15,374 --> 00:16:16,208 some questions. 450 00:16:16,275 --> 00:16:18,000 Ask away. 451 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,143 Ask away. 452 00:16:21,280 --> 00:16:24,000 There's nothing to hide now. 453 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,450 There's nothing to hide now. 454 00:16:27,286 --> 00:16:30,000 Admiral, in addition to your rank 455 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,089 Admiral, in addition to your rank 456 00:16:30,155 --> 00:16:33,625 you are a particularly valuable commodity just now. 457 00:16:33,692 --> 00:16:36,000 Starfleet has a right to some answers. 458 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,695 Starfleet has a right to some answers. 459 00:16:36,762 --> 00:16:39,264 I had planned this for a long time now-- 460 00:16:39,331 --> 00:16:42,000 ever since I learned that I had Iverson's disease-- 461 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,601 ever since I learned that I had Iverson's disease-- 462 00:16:42,668 --> 00:16:44,403 since it put me in that chair. 463 00:16:44,470 --> 00:16:47,139 What did you do, Mark? 464 00:16:47,206 --> 00:16:48,000 There is a planet in the Cerebus system-- 465 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,675 There is a planet in the Cerebus system-- 466 00:16:49,742 --> 00:16:51,043 Cerebus II-- 467 00:16:51,110 --> 00:16:53,379 they say the natives there have a process 468 00:16:53,445 --> 00:16:54,000 that rejuvenates the body; gives you your youth back. 469 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:56,782 that rejuvenates the body; gives you your youth back. 470 00:16:56,849 --> 00:16:59,418 Yes, I've heard of that story. It's a myth. 471 00:16:59,485 --> 00:17:00,000 It's true, Picard. 472 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,153 It's true, Picard. 473 00:17:01,220 --> 00:17:02,788 I am living proof. 474 00:17:02,855 --> 00:17:05,324 Oh, it's dangerous. 475 00:17:05,391 --> 00:17:06,000 The mortality rate is high, and... 476 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:08,327 The mortality rate is high, and... 477 00:17:08,394 --> 00:17:09,595 it's very painful. 478 00:17:09,661 --> 00:17:12,000 Aliens are seldom allowed to obtain the process 479 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,431 Aliens are seldom allowed to obtain the process 480 00:17:12,498 --> 00:17:13,766 but I managed it. 481 00:17:13,832 --> 00:17:17,436 I negotiated a treaty for Cerebus II some years ago 482 00:17:17,503 --> 00:17:18,000 and they felt obligated to honor my request for the process. 483 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:22,141 and they felt obligated to honor my request for the process. 484 00:17:22,207 --> 00:17:24,000 Obviously it works very rapidly, but how does it work? 485 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,344 Obviously it works very rapidly, but how does it work? 486 00:17:25,411 --> 00:17:29,314 The herb and drug combinations are self-administered slowly 487 00:17:29,381 --> 00:17:30,000 over a period of two years. 488 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,316 over a period of two years. 489 00:17:31,383 --> 00:17:34,086 Every response is different 490 00:17:34,153 --> 00:17:35,554 depending on a being's DNA. 491 00:17:35,621 --> 00:17:36,000 I got enough for both of us, Annie 492 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,423 I got enough for both of us, Annie 493 00:17:37,489 --> 00:17:39,525 but I had to test it on myself first. 494 00:17:39,591 --> 00:17:41,460 I-I couldn't risk you. 495 00:17:41,527 --> 00:17:42,000 If I died... 496 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,461 If I died... 497 00:17:42,528 --> 00:17:46,465 well, I was half a man, so what did it matter? 498 00:17:46,532 --> 00:17:48,000 It would matter to me. 499 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,234 It would matter to me. 500 00:17:49,301 --> 00:17:51,336 But I was starting to change, Annie. 501 00:17:51,403 --> 00:17:53,405 It... it was almost undetectable 502 00:17:53,472 --> 00:17:54,000 but the improvement was there. 503 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,641 but the improvement was there. 504 00:17:55,707 --> 00:17:58,243 And then when this hostage situation came up 505 00:17:58,310 --> 00:18:00,000 I... I knew I had to be at my peak to deal with it. 506 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,579 I... I knew I had to be at my peak to deal with it. 507 00:18:00,646 --> 00:18:03,449 I didn't have time to wait for the drug 508 00:18:03,515 --> 00:18:05,083 to-to work naturally. 509 00:18:05,150 --> 00:18:06,000 So you took the whole dose. 510 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,418 So you took the whole dose. 511 00:18:06,485 --> 00:18:08,187 I took both of them. 512 00:18:08,253 --> 00:18:09,688 And look at me, Annie! 513 00:18:09,755 --> 00:18:10,856 Look at me. 514 00:18:10,923 --> 00:18:12,000 I'm-I'm strong, I'm alert, fit. 515 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,758 I'm-I'm strong, I'm alert, fit. 516 00:18:12,825 --> 00:18:14,760 I'm fitter than you are, Picard 517 00:18:14,827 --> 00:18:16,495 and I'm getting younger. 518 00:18:23,802 --> 00:18:24,000 The only question I have, Admiral 519 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,671 The only question I have, Admiral 520 00:18:25,737 --> 00:18:29,274 is why you thought it necessary to be young 521 00:18:29,341 --> 00:18:30,000 to negotiate the release of the hostages-- 522 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:32,478 to negotiate the release of the hostages-- 523 00:18:32,544 --> 00:18:36,000 even willing to put your life at risk for it. 524 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,448 even willing to put your life at risk for it. 525 00:18:40,519 --> 00:18:42,000 I'll be on the Bridge, Admiral, if you want to talk further. 526 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:44,890 I'll be on the Bridge, Admiral, if you want to talk further. 527 00:18:51,763 --> 00:18:54,000 Why didn't you tell me, Mark? 528 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,234 Why didn't you tell me, Mark? 529 00:18:55,300 --> 00:18:57,836 We've always been honest with each other until now. 530 00:18:57,903 --> 00:19:00,000 Annie, I did it for us. 531 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,373 Annie, I did it for us. 532 00:19:01,440 --> 00:19:05,444 Oh... oh, I'm sure you believed that-- 533 00:19:05,511 --> 00:19:06,000 until you had a chance to head up a mission 534 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:08,814 until you had a chance to head up a mission 535 00:19:08,881 --> 00:19:11,450 and to command again. 536 00:19:11,517 --> 00:19:12,000 And then you just upended the bottle or whatever it was 537 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:15,487 And then you just upended the bottle or whatever it was 538 00:19:15,554 --> 00:19:17,489 and damn everything. 539 00:19:17,556 --> 00:19:18,000 Did you think about me 540 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,758 Did you think about me 541 00:19:19,825 --> 00:19:20,759 at all? 542 00:19:20,826 --> 00:19:24,000 I obtained enough of the dosage for both of us. 543 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,330 I obtained enough of the dosage for both of us. 544 00:19:25,397 --> 00:19:27,633 But you never asked if I wanted it. 545 00:19:27,699 --> 00:19:29,434 It's just like you, Mark 546 00:19:29,501 --> 00:19:30,000 to assume that what you felt was right was the only answer. 547 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:33,839 to assume that what you felt was right was the only answer. 548 00:19:33,906 --> 00:19:35,807 But it was the right answer for me. 549 00:19:35,874 --> 00:19:36,000 It was killing you having to take care of an invalid. 550 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:38,810 It was killing you having to take care of an invalid. 551 00:19:38,877 --> 00:19:40,345 Annie, what good was I to you? 552 00:19:40,412 --> 00:19:42,000 We can be together again. 553 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,347 We can be together again. 554 00:19:42,414 --> 00:19:43,515 Let me go! 555 00:19:43,582 --> 00:19:47,252 I can get you another supply of the drug. 556 00:19:49,454 --> 00:19:52,558 ( door opens and closes ) 557 00:20:07,706 --> 00:20:09,374 ( communications beep ) 558 00:20:09,441 --> 00:20:11,677 Commander Data 559 00:20:11,743 --> 00:20:12,000 I wish to open a communication frequency to Karnas. 560 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:16,782 I wish to open a communication frequency to Karnas. 561 00:20:16,848 --> 00:20:17,950 Aye, sir. 562 00:20:18,016 --> 00:20:19,551 One moment, Mr. Data. 563 00:20:19,618 --> 00:20:21,587 Admiral, this is Picard. 564 00:20:21,653 --> 00:20:24,000 May I know the reason for this communication? 565 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,590 May I know the reason for this communication? 566 00:20:24,656 --> 00:20:28,460 Karnas must have tried to negotiate with the terrorists 567 00:20:28,527 --> 00:20:29,928 before he was forced to call on me. 568 00:20:29,995 --> 00:20:30,000 I want all the information he has access to. 569 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:33,498 I want all the information he has access to. 570 00:20:33,565 --> 00:20:36,000 You said Karnas was a proud man, Admiral, probably sensitive 571 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,568 You said Karnas was a proud man, Admiral, probably sensitive 572 00:20:36,635 --> 00:20:38,737 to his failure to deal with this situation. 573 00:20:38,804 --> 00:20:40,639 Is it wise to press him on this? 574 00:20:40,706 --> 00:20:42,000 I am the negotiator, Picard. 575 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,574 I am the negotiator, Picard. 576 00:20:42,641 --> 00:20:45,477 Karnas will have to cooperate with me and the terrorists 577 00:20:45,544 --> 00:20:46,945 and damn his sensitivities. 578 00:20:47,012 --> 00:20:48,000 Then may I suggest a secure channel, Admiral? 579 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:50,515 Then may I suggest a secure channel, Admiral? 580 00:20:50,582 --> 00:20:52,718 A sensible precaution, Picard. 581 00:20:52,784 --> 00:20:54,000 Make it so. 582 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,820 Make it so. 583 00:20:54,886 --> 00:20:57,255 Make it so. 584 00:20:57,322 --> 00:20:58,590 Aye, sir. 585 00:20:58,657 --> 00:21:00,000 Frequency open and secured. 586 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:02,527 Frequency open and secured. 587 00:21:02,594 --> 00:21:03,962 Karnas. 588 00:21:04,029 --> 00:21:05,964 What is it you want, Admiral? 589 00:21:06,031 --> 00:21:08,533 We're on a secure channel, Karnas. 590 00:21:08,600 --> 00:21:10,268 You can talk freely. 591 00:21:10,335 --> 00:21:12,000 Who's behind this thing? 592 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,404 Who's behind this thing? 593 00:21:12,471 --> 00:21:13,972 You said dissidents. 594 00:21:14,039 --> 00:21:17,643 Yes-- political opponents who feel the Federation 595 00:21:17,709 --> 00:21:18,000 will disavow me as governor if... 596 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,778 will disavow me as governor if... 597 00:21:19,845 --> 00:21:22,848 if they stir up enough trouble here on Mordan. 598 00:21:22,914 --> 00:21:24,000 Then who is it? Ardan? Gilnor? 599 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,751 Then who is it? Ardan? Gilnor? 600 00:21:25,817 --> 00:21:29,521 They're dead, Jameson-- a long time now. 601 00:21:29,588 --> 00:21:30,000 A long time I thought you were dead, too. 602 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:32,824 A long time I thought you were dead, too. 603 00:21:32,891 --> 00:21:35,661 I almost died a couple of times on missions 604 00:21:35,727 --> 00:21:36,000 but I always made it through somehow. 605 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,530 but I always made it through somehow. 606 00:21:38,597 --> 00:21:41,400 Yes. Now you're coming back to Mordan 607 00:21:41,466 --> 00:21:42,000 to negotiate for hostages again. 608 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,769 to negotiate for hostages again. 609 00:21:43,835 --> 00:21:45,704 It's almost as though 610 00:21:45,771 --> 00:21:48,000 the 45 years in between never happened. 611 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,840 the 45 years in between never happened. 612 00:21:50,842 --> 00:21:54,000 You've never forgiven me. 613 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,312 You've never forgiven me. 614 00:21:54,379 --> 00:21:55,847 Of course I have. 615 00:21:55,914 --> 00:21:57,716 It-it was years ago. 616 00:21:57,783 --> 00:22:00,000 There are no dissidents, are there? 617 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,553 There are no dissidents, are there? 618 00:22:01,620 --> 00:22:03,588 No terrorists. 619 00:22:03,655 --> 00:22:05,957 You have the hostages! 620 00:22:06,024 --> 00:22:11,663 And if I have, you're coming to Mordan, Jameson 621 00:22:11,730 --> 00:22:12,000 and you're going to negotiate for their lives 622 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:14,733 and you're going to negotiate for their lives 623 00:22:14,800 --> 00:22:17,969 and I'm going to ask a very, very high price. 624 00:22:18,036 --> 00:22:19,805 What if I refuse? 625 00:22:19,871 --> 00:22:21,707 Then the hostages will die. 626 00:22:21,773 --> 00:22:24,000 You've seen how my executioners work. 627 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,710 You've seen how my executioners work. 628 00:22:24,776 --> 00:22:27,579 They are still as efficient as they were-- 629 00:22:27,646 --> 00:22:29,748 perhaps even more skilled now. 630 00:22:29,815 --> 00:22:30,000 You'll come 631 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,751 You'll come 632 00:22:32,818 --> 00:22:36,000 even if you don't have much honor left. 633 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,955 even if you don't have much honor left. 634 00:22:47,499 --> 00:22:48,000 Conn, are we still on schedule to arrive at Mordan 635 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:52,771 Conn, are we still on schedule to arrive at Mordan 636 00:22:52,838 --> 00:22:53,739 in 38 hours? 637 00:22:53,805 --> 00:22:54,000 Aye, sir. We're at warp 4. 638 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:56,007 Aye, sir. We're at warp 4. 639 00:22:56,074 --> 00:22:58,009 Picard, I want to jump to warp 8 640 00:22:58,076 --> 00:23:00,000 so that we arrive ahead of our announced ETA. 641 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,680 so that we arrive ahead of our announced ETA. 642 00:23:01,747 --> 00:23:04,449 It will throw Karnas off balance 643 00:23:04,516 --> 00:23:05,917 and we can catch him before he's ready. 644 00:23:05,984 --> 00:23:06,000 Ready for what, exactly, Admiral? 645 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,919 Ready for what, exactly, Admiral? 646 00:23:07,986 --> 00:23:10,455 I believe Karnas has the hostages 647 00:23:10,522 --> 00:23:12,000 and there never were any dissidents. 648 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,457 and there never were any dissidents. 649 00:23:12,524 --> 00:23:14,793 What has happened to bring you to that conclusion? 650 00:23:14,860 --> 00:23:15,927 That's quite a big jump. 651 00:23:15,994 --> 00:23:17,629 I'm not at liberty to say, Picard 652 00:23:17,696 --> 00:23:18,000 but negotiations are no longer the answer. 653 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:20,799 but negotiations are no longer the answer. 654 00:23:20,866 --> 00:23:24,000 Isn't the most important thing the hostages' lives? 655 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,770 Isn't the most important thing the hostages' lives? 656 00:23:24,836 --> 00:23:26,938 And you agree with that, too, Riker? 657 00:23:27,005 --> 00:23:28,106 I do, sir. 658 00:23:28,173 --> 00:23:29,941 Good, 'cause I plan 659 00:23:30,008 --> 00:23:32,944 to personally lead the away team 660 00:23:33,011 --> 00:23:36,000 on an armed rescue mission to get them out of there. 661 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,883 on an armed rescue mission to get them out of there. 662 00:23:41,887 --> 00:23:42,000 Commander Data 663 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,021 Commander Data 664 00:23:43,088 --> 00:23:46,725 bring up the plans I requested on the viewscreen, please. 665 00:23:46,792 --> 00:23:48,000 Aye, sir. 666 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,660 Aye, sir. 667 00:23:48,727 --> 00:23:50,562 Most of Mordan's principal city 668 00:23:50,629 --> 00:23:52,030 was devastated during the war. 669 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:54,000 What was left consisted largely 670 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,032 What was left consisted largely 671 00:23:54,099 --> 00:23:56,067 of a network of underground tunnels-- 672 00:23:56,134 --> 00:23:57,135 a rat's maze. 673 00:23:57,202 --> 00:23:59,204 When they rebuilt the city 674 00:23:59,271 --> 00:24:00,000 they simply built over the existing tunnels. 675 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:02,841 they simply built over the existing tunnels. 676 00:24:02,908 --> 00:24:04,776 I have it, sir. 677 00:24:09,815 --> 00:24:10,816 Pardon me, sir 678 00:24:10,882 --> 00:24:12,000 but where do these tunnels come into the picture? 679 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:13,718 but where do these tunnels come into the picture? 680 00:24:13,785 --> 00:24:17,055 This is where Karnas held his hostages before 681 00:24:17,122 --> 00:24:18,000 and where I believe he has them now. 682 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,624 and where I believe he has them now. 683 00:24:19,691 --> 00:24:21,626 Wouldn't that be a little obvious, Admiral? 684 00:24:21,693 --> 00:24:24,000 Karnas is a dogged strategist, Picard-- 685 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,162 Karnas is a dogged strategist, Picard-- 686 00:24:24,229 --> 00:24:25,797 not a brilliant one. 687 00:24:25,864 --> 00:24:27,532 He sticks to what works. 688 00:24:27,599 --> 00:24:29,134 He will kill the hostages 689 00:24:29,201 --> 00:24:30,000 if we do not get them out of there. 690 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,803 if we do not get them out of there. 691 00:24:31,870 --> 00:24:33,872 Therefore you see this armed raid 692 00:24:33,939 --> 00:24:34,940 as the only option? 693 00:24:35,006 --> 00:24:36,000 You don't agree? 694 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,875 You don't agree? 695 00:24:36,942 --> 00:24:38,944 With respect, Admiral, I would point out 696 00:24:39,010 --> 00:24:41,646 that no one else has heard or considered Karnas's demands. 697 00:24:41,713 --> 00:24:42,000 The Federation might view them differently 698 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,849 The Federation might view them differently 699 00:24:43,915 --> 00:24:45,584 if they knew what they were. 700 00:24:45,650 --> 00:24:48,000 Starfleet has given me command of the away team, Picard 701 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:50,789 Starfleet has given me command of the away team, Picard 702 00:24:50,856 --> 00:24:54,000 and I intend to use them as I see fit. 703 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,826 and I intend to use them as I see fit. 704 00:24:58,096 --> 00:25:00,000 Our anniversary is next week-- our 50th. 705 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,933 Our anniversary is next week-- our 50th. 706 00:25:02,000 --> 00:25:05,937 In his heart, he's still the same man you married, Anne. 707 00:25:06,004 --> 00:25:07,072 That's true. 708 00:25:07,138 --> 00:25:09,207 He still cares for you 709 00:25:09,274 --> 00:25:11,910 despite the physical changes he's undergoing. 710 00:25:11,977 --> 00:25:12,000 But he's getting younger 711 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,179 But he's getting younger 712 00:25:14,246 --> 00:25:17,182 and I'm... well, look at me. 713 00:25:17,249 --> 00:25:18,000 Why did he do this? 714 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:20,919 Why did he do this? 715 00:25:20,986 --> 00:25:23,955 Because there are lives at stake, Mrs. Jameson. 716 00:25:24,022 --> 00:25:25,857 Well, what about our lives? 717 00:25:25,924 --> 00:25:27,192 His and mine. 718 00:25:27,259 --> 00:25:30,000 I was looking forward to time together finally. 719 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,196 I was looking forward to time together finally. 720 00:25:31,263 --> 00:25:32,797 Our retirement. 721 00:25:32,864 --> 00:25:35,667 Now he's young again 722 00:25:35,734 --> 00:25:36,000 and has his life to live over. 723 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,836 and has his life to live over. 724 00:25:37,903 --> 00:25:42,000 Doctor, she has to know. 725 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,140 Doctor, she has to know. 726 00:25:42,207 --> 00:25:44,276 Know what? 727 00:25:46,811 --> 00:25:48,000 Anne, your husband... 728 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:50,315 Anne, your husband... 729 00:25:50,382 --> 00:25:52,317 What is it? 730 00:25:52,384 --> 00:25:54,000 He's not stabilizing. 731 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,185 He's not stabilizing. 732 00:25:54,252 --> 00:25:57,689 He may not have that life to live over. 733 00:26:16,942 --> 00:26:18,000 We'll be at Mordan in three hours. 734 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:20,946 We'll be at Mordan in three hours. 735 00:26:23,982 --> 00:26:24,000 I couldn't sleep, either. 736 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,583 I couldn't sleep, either. 737 00:26:25,650 --> 00:26:29,587 I never could before a mission. 738 00:26:29,654 --> 00:26:30,000 Always wound up in the observation lounge 739 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:32,891 Always wound up in the observation lounge 740 00:26:32,958 --> 00:26:35,860 staring out at the stars, thinking. 741 00:26:35,927 --> 00:26:36,000 Perhaps in this case, rethinking? 742 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:40,165 Perhaps in this case, rethinking? 743 00:26:51,910 --> 00:26:54,000 Why is this mission so important to you? 744 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,612 Why is this mission so important to you? 745 00:26:54,679 --> 00:26:57,382 Why did you risk your life to lead it personally? 746 00:26:57,449 --> 00:27:00,000 I want to save lives, Captain. 747 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,051 I want to save lives, Captain. 748 00:27:00,118 --> 00:27:01,920 Noble sentiments... 749 00:27:01,987 --> 00:27:03,922 but that's too easy an answer. 750 00:27:03,989 --> 00:27:05,690 You've been here before. 751 00:27:05,757 --> 00:27:06,000 You negotiated a release of the hostages with Karnas before. 752 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:09,194 You negotiated a release of the hostages with Karnas before. 753 00:27:09,260 --> 00:27:12,000 Why is it now your answer is an armed raid? 754 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,765 Why is it now your answer is an armed raid? 755 00:27:13,832 --> 00:27:16,768 It's my away team you're sending in there. 756 00:27:16,835 --> 00:27:18,000 I think there's something you're not telling me 757 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,671 I think there's something you're not telling me 758 00:27:19,738 --> 00:27:21,039 and I have a right to know what it is. 759 00:27:21,106 --> 00:27:24,000 Do you know the background? 760 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,109 Do you know the background? 761 00:27:24,175 --> 00:27:28,313 The Mordanites had some sophistication 762 00:27:28,380 --> 00:27:30,000 but were still ruled by family tribal units. 763 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:33,284 but were still ruled by family tribal units. 764 00:27:33,351 --> 00:27:36,000 Karnas's father was the ruling chief 765 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:38,790 Karnas's father was the ruling chief 766 00:27:38,857 --> 00:27:40,225 of one of the families. 767 00:27:40,291 --> 00:27:42,000 Another tribe had him assassinated. 768 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,927 Another tribe had him assassinated. 769 00:27:42,994 --> 00:27:46,031 Karnas seized the passengers of a starliner 770 00:27:46,097 --> 00:27:47,665 and held them hostage 771 00:27:47,732 --> 00:27:48,000 demanding that Starfleet provide him with weapons 772 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:51,036 demanding that Starfleet provide him with weapons 773 00:27:51,102 --> 00:27:53,271 that would enable him to defeat his rivals. 774 00:27:53,338 --> 00:27:54,000 That's the official record. 775 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:56,441 That's the official record. 776 00:27:56,508 --> 00:27:59,911 Officially the story is 777 00:27:59,978 --> 00:28:00,000 that after two other mediators were murdered 778 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,217 that after two other mediators were murdered 779 00:28:06,284 --> 00:28:08,019 I went in 780 00:28:08,086 --> 00:28:10,155 and negotiated with Karnas 781 00:28:10,221 --> 00:28:12,000 to bring out the hostages safely. 782 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,091 to bring out the hostages safely. 783 00:28:13,158 --> 00:28:15,727 Are you saying that's not the truth? 784 00:28:15,794 --> 00:28:18,000 It wasn't my golden oratory that saved them, Captain. 785 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:21,166 It wasn't my golden oratory that saved them, Captain. 786 00:28:23,301 --> 00:28:24,000 I gave Karnas the weapons he wanted. 787 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:26,337 I gave Karnas the weapons he wanted. 788 00:28:26,404 --> 00:28:30,000 You did what? 789 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,041 You did what? 790 00:28:30,108 --> 00:28:33,111 I gave exactly the same weapons to his rivals. 791 00:28:33,178 --> 00:28:35,246 My interpretation of the prime directive: 792 00:28:35,313 --> 00:28:36,000 Let them solve their problems 793 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,382 Let them solve their problems 794 00:28:37,449 --> 00:28:40,151 with those arms on an equal basis. 795 00:28:43,955 --> 00:28:48,000 And that decision plunged them into 40 years of civil war. 796 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,426 And that decision plunged them into 40 years of civil war. 797 00:28:48,493 --> 00:28:50,929 I didn't know that would happen. 798 00:28:50,995 --> 00:28:51,796 I thought a minor war... 799 00:28:51,863 --> 00:28:54,000 It would be settled in less than a year. 800 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,933 It would be settled in less than a year. 801 00:28:54,999 --> 00:28:58,503 How would I know it would take four decades? 802 00:28:58,570 --> 00:29:00,000 But I... 803 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,071 But I... 804 00:29:00,138 --> 00:29:03,775 I falsified the records to Starfleet. 805 00:29:03,842 --> 00:29:06,000 But I lived with that on my soul, Picard. 806 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,745 But I lived with that on my soul, Picard. 807 00:29:07,812 --> 00:29:11,249 63 people came away safe, but millions died on Mordan 808 00:29:11,316 --> 00:29:12,000 because I delivered those weapons. 809 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,351 because I delivered those weapons. 810 00:29:13,418 --> 00:29:15,787 Karnas could have worked for peace 811 00:29:15,854 --> 00:29:18,000 during those years instead of continuing the war. 812 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,023 during those years instead of continuing the war. 813 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:21,159 It's not all on your head, Admiral. 814 00:29:21,226 --> 00:29:22,827 But I started it. 815 00:29:22,894 --> 00:29:23,995 I lit the match. 816 00:29:24,062 --> 00:29:26,865 Now, finally, I can vindicate myself 817 00:29:26,931 --> 00:29:29,000 if only in a small way. 818 00:29:29,067 --> 00:29:30,000 I came to negotiate 819 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,168 I came to negotiate 820 00:29:30,235 --> 00:29:32,937 but that isn't what Karnas wants. 821 00:29:33,004 --> 00:29:34,038 Revenge. 822 00:29:34,105 --> 00:29:35,540 That's why he demanded you 823 00:29:35,607 --> 00:29:36,000 when he knew that you were still alive. 824 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:38,910 when he knew that you were still alive. 825 00:29:38,977 --> 00:29:41,846 And I'm not going to give it to him, Picard. 826 00:29:41,913 --> 00:29:42,000 I'm going to do what I should have done the first time. 827 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:45,083 I'm going to do what I should have done the first time. 828 00:29:45,150 --> 00:29:47,886 We're taking the hostages out by force if necessary. 829 00:29:47,952 --> 00:29:48,000 No deals. 830 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,188 No deals. 831 00:29:56,494 --> 00:29:58,863 Prepare to energize, chief. 832 00:29:58,930 --> 00:30:00,000 Belay that. 833 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,064 Belay that. 834 00:30:00,131 --> 00:30:03,034 Admiral, your proper place is on the Bridge. 835 00:30:03,101 --> 00:30:05,170 I will remind you one more time, Picard-- 836 00:30:05,236 --> 00:30:06,000 I am the Senior Mission Commander 837 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,505 I am the Senior Mission Commander 838 00:30:07,572 --> 00:30:10,141 and I am leading this team. 839 00:30:10,208 --> 00:30:12,000 Sir? 840 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,177 Sir? 841 00:30:12,243 --> 00:30:14,512 The Admiral is correct, Number One. 842 00:30:14,579 --> 00:30:16,147 He has that right 843 00:30:16,214 --> 00:30:18,000 but I am the Captain of this ship 844 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,516 but I am the Captain of this ship 845 00:30:18,583 --> 00:30:21,419 and I have a right to accompany him. 846 00:30:25,256 --> 00:30:28,059 Riker, you're in command of the Enterprise. 847 00:30:28,126 --> 00:30:29,260 Energize. 848 00:30:56,154 --> 00:30:57,255 Yes, perfect. 849 00:30:57,322 --> 00:30:59,090 We are in the M-4 tunnel 850 00:30:59,157 --> 00:31:00,000 directly under the governor's residence. 851 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,092 directly under the governor's residence. 852 00:31:01,159 --> 00:31:03,161 M-4 is a subsidiary tunnel 853 00:31:03,228 --> 00:31:06,000 but it crosses and links several main ones. 854 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,264 but it crosses and links several main ones. 855 00:31:06,331 --> 00:31:07,465 I am sorry, sir. 856 00:31:07,532 --> 00:31:10,168 That does not correspond with the information 857 00:31:10,235 --> 00:31:11,970 in my tricorder. 858 00:31:12,036 --> 00:31:13,471 Your information is incorrect, Commander. 859 00:31:13,538 --> 00:31:15,607 I know these tunnels like the back of my own hand. 860 00:31:15,673 --> 00:31:18,000 Keep scanning for signs of human life-forms. 861 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,142 Keep scanning for signs of human life-forms. 862 00:31:18,209 --> 00:31:20,545 Karnas held the hostages in these tunnels before. 863 00:31:20,612 --> 00:31:21,879 He'll do it again. 864 00:31:32,023 --> 00:31:33,591 Captain. 865 00:31:33,658 --> 00:31:35,260 The Admiral is definitely incorrect. 866 00:31:35,326 --> 00:31:36,000 The tunnel schematics we have 867 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,262 The tunnel schematics we have 868 00:31:37,328 --> 00:31:39,430 show this to be a dead end. 869 00:31:39,497 --> 00:31:41,599 It was sealed off two years ago. 870 00:31:41,666 --> 00:31:42,000 I have no doubt you're right, Mr. Data. 871 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,268 I have no doubt you're right, Mr. Data. 872 00:31:43,334 --> 00:31:45,136 However, 45 years ago 873 00:31:45,203 --> 00:31:47,505 I'm sure it linked in with the tunnels 874 00:31:47,572 --> 00:31:48,000 the Admiral remembers. 875 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,207 the Admiral remembers. 876 00:31:56,214 --> 00:31:57,515 Damn! 877 00:31:58,716 --> 00:32:00,000 Geordi? 878 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,084 Geordi? 879 00:32:00,151 --> 00:32:02,153 This is... steelplast, sir. 880 00:32:02,220 --> 00:32:05,156 Fairly recent installation. 881 00:32:05,223 --> 00:32:06,000 This is the most direct route. 882 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,158 This is the most direct route. 883 00:32:07,225 --> 00:32:08,993 Set phasers to cut through it. 884 00:32:09,060 --> 00:32:11,195 ( phasers beeping ) 885 00:32:28,613 --> 00:32:30,000 ( clanking ) 886 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,149 ( clanking ) 887 00:32:32,483 --> 00:32:34,319 If you have the coordinates 888 00:32:34,385 --> 00:32:36,000 where you think the hostages are, sir 889 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,487 where you think the hostages are, sir 890 00:32:36,554 --> 00:32:38,356 we could just beam in over there. 891 00:32:38,423 --> 00:32:41,459 Karnas may not have them in the same place. 892 00:32:41,526 --> 00:32:42,000 There's no substitute, Lieutenant 893 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,294 There's no substitute, Lieutenant 894 00:32:43,361 --> 00:32:45,530 for a little personal reconnoiter. 895 00:32:57,241 --> 00:33:00,000 Admiral, there's an infrared light signal up ahead-- 896 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,611 Admiral, there's an infrared light signal up ahead-- 897 00:33:00,678 --> 00:33:02,113 steady beam, straight across 898 00:33:02,180 --> 00:33:03,047 the tunnel, chest high. 899 00:33:03,114 --> 00:33:05,383 There's another one at... about waist level. 900 00:33:05,450 --> 00:33:06,000 An alarm trigger or...? 901 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,751 An alarm trigger or...? 902 00:33:06,818 --> 00:33:08,252 Reset phasers to stun. 903 00:33:08,319 --> 00:33:09,253 ( beeping ) 904 00:33:09,320 --> 00:33:10,455 PICARD: Take cover! 905 00:33:13,424 --> 00:33:15,226 ( phaser fire ) 906 00:33:21,299 --> 00:33:22,400 Sir, look out! 907 00:33:34,078 --> 00:33:35,012 Their phasers, sir. 908 00:33:35,079 --> 00:33:36,000 Set on kill. 909 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,013 Set on kill. 910 00:33:36,080 --> 00:33:37,215 Thank you, Mr. Data. 911 00:33:37,281 --> 00:33:39,283 I have heard the sound before. 912 00:33:42,153 --> 00:33:44,489 ( groaning ) 913 00:33:49,460 --> 00:33:51,429 ( groaning ) 914 00:33:54,565 --> 00:33:56,300 ( groaning ) 915 00:33:56,367 --> 00:33:57,435 YAR: Is he hit? 916 00:33:57,502 --> 00:33:59,170 No sign of a wound. 917 00:34:01,339 --> 00:34:03,374 Enterprise, this is Picard. 918 00:34:03,441 --> 00:34:04,742 Six to beam up, now! 919 00:34:20,124 --> 00:34:21,359 The Admiral? 920 00:34:21,426 --> 00:34:22,226 Sick Bay. 921 00:34:22,293 --> 00:34:24,000 "Not good" is a galactic understatement. 922 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,762 "Not good" is a galactic understatement. 923 00:34:24,829 --> 00:34:26,631 Sir? Karnas again. 924 00:34:26,697 --> 00:34:28,599 On screen. 925 00:34:28,666 --> 00:34:30,000 Enterprise, there has been an armed intrusion 926 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,170 Enterprise, there has been an armed intrusion 927 00:34:32,236 --> 00:34:34,172 in the tunnels beneath the city. 928 00:34:34,238 --> 00:34:35,606 Now, that smells of Jameson. 929 00:34:35,673 --> 00:34:36,000 Where is he? 930 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,809 Where is he? 931 00:34:37,875 --> 00:34:39,811 Karnas, this is Picard. 932 00:34:39,877 --> 00:34:41,813 I'm sorry to inform you 933 00:34:41,879 --> 00:34:42,000 the Admiral is critically ill. 934 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,781 the Admiral is critically ill. 935 00:34:43,848 --> 00:34:46,818 That is not my concern. 936 00:34:46,884 --> 00:34:48,000 Sick or well 937 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,319 Sick or well 938 00:34:48,386 --> 00:34:51,222 you have ten minutes to beam him down. 939 00:34:51,289 --> 00:34:52,824 ( communications beep ) 940 00:34:52,890 --> 00:34:54,000 TROI: Sick Bay to Bridge. 941 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,358 TROI: Sick Bay to Bridge. 942 00:34:54,425 --> 00:34:56,194 Picard. 943 00:34:56,260 --> 00:34:57,395 Dr. Crusher requests your presence 944 00:34:57,462 --> 00:34:58,496 in Sick Bay immediately, sir. 945 00:34:58,563 --> 00:34:59,864 I'm on my way. 946 00:35:03,801 --> 00:35:05,603 Sick Bay. 947 00:35:07,805 --> 00:35:10,107 What is it, Doctor? 948 00:35:10,174 --> 00:35:12,000 I think you better see for yourself, Captain. 949 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:14,145 I think you better see for yourself, Captain. 950 00:35:21,486 --> 00:35:23,254 Picard. 951 00:35:25,957 --> 00:35:28,125 Picard, I have to get to Karnas. 952 00:35:28,192 --> 00:35:30,000 I can't let him out of my care, Captain. 953 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,361 I can't let him out of my care, Captain. 954 00:35:30,428 --> 00:35:31,762 It's my last option. 955 00:35:31,829 --> 00:35:33,130 The raid failed. 956 00:35:33,197 --> 00:35:36,000 All I have left to bargain with is myself. 957 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,167 All I have left to bargain with is myself. 958 00:35:36,234 --> 00:35:38,169 RIKER: Bridge to Picard. 959 00:35:38,236 --> 00:35:39,303 Picard here. 960 00:35:39,370 --> 00:35:41,305 A new message from Karnas, sir. 961 00:35:41,372 --> 00:35:42,000 If we don't deliver Jameson in five minutes 962 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,374 If we don't deliver Jameson in five minutes 963 00:35:43,441 --> 00:35:45,176 one of the hostages will be executed. 964 00:35:45,243 --> 00:35:48,000 15 minutes after that, another. 965 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,513 15 minutes after that, another. 966 00:35:48,579 --> 00:35:50,448 He promises the method of execution 967 00:35:50,515 --> 00:35:52,717 will be most painful. 968 00:35:52,783 --> 00:35:54,000 Let me go. 969 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,418 Let me go. 970 00:35:54,485 --> 00:35:59,257 If I give myself over to him, he'll let the hostages go. 971 00:35:59,323 --> 00:36:00,000 It's me he wants. 972 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,558 It's me he wants. 973 00:36:00,625 --> 00:36:02,894 It means almost certain death for you, Admiral. 974 00:36:02,960 --> 00:36:06,000 My life for how many hostages, Picard? 20? 975 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,398 My life for how many hostages, Picard? 20? 976 00:36:07,465 --> 00:36:10,368 Let me go. 977 00:36:16,407 --> 00:36:17,808 Number One, inform Karnas 978 00:36:17,875 --> 00:36:18,000 we'll be beaming down in less than five minutes. 979 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:20,945 we'll be beaming down in less than five minutes. 980 00:36:21,012 --> 00:36:22,947 Did you say "we," sir? 981 00:36:23,014 --> 00:36:24,000 You have your orders, Number One. 982 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,349 You have your orders, Number One. 983 00:36:25,416 --> 00:36:28,653 Aye, sir. 984 00:36:37,728 --> 00:36:40,765 Who are you? 985 00:36:40,831 --> 00:36:42,000 I want Jameson. 986 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,601 I want Jameson. 987 00:36:43,668 --> 00:36:48,000 Karnas, this is Admiral Mark Jameson. 988 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,873 Karnas, this is Admiral Mark Jameson. 989 00:36:58,649 --> 00:37:00,000 This... charade... 990 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,452 This... charade... 991 00:37:01,519 --> 00:37:04,488 will accomplish nothing, Picard. 992 00:37:04,555 --> 00:37:06,000 Beam down Jameson and the hostages will be freed. 993 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:08,426 Beam down Jameson and the hostages will be freed. 994 00:37:08,492 --> 00:37:10,561 Continue this and I promise you 995 00:37:10,628 --> 00:37:12,000 they will die, and you with them. 996 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,264 they will die, and you with them. 997 00:37:13,331 --> 00:37:16,634 Peritor Karnas, you always were a stubborn man. 998 00:37:16,701 --> 00:37:18,000 I thought you wanted me. 999 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,536 I thought you wanted me. 1000 00:37:18,603 --> 00:37:20,237 I'm here. 1001 00:37:20,304 --> 00:37:22,239 Release the hostages now. 1002 00:37:22,306 --> 00:37:23,908 Peritor was my old title. 1003 00:37:23,975 --> 00:37:24,000 Why do you call me that? 1004 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:26,544 Why do you call me that? 1005 00:37:26,611 --> 00:37:28,613 I warn you, Picard. 1006 00:37:28,679 --> 00:37:30,000 This trick is going on too far. 1007 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,548 This trick is going on too far. 1008 00:37:30,615 --> 00:37:32,717 He has been coached for some... 1009 00:37:32,783 --> 00:37:34,385 some devious reason. 1010 00:37:34,452 --> 00:37:36,000 If this farce does not stop immediately 1011 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,555 If this farce does not stop immediately 1012 00:37:37,622 --> 00:37:40,825 you and the hostages will be put to death! 1013 00:37:40,891 --> 00:37:41,959 ( groans ) 1014 00:37:42,026 --> 00:37:42,960 Doctor! 1015 00:37:43,027 --> 00:37:45,796 ( yelling ) 1016 00:37:46,998 --> 00:37:48,000 I am waiting for an explanation, Captain. 1017 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,467 I am waiting for an explanation, Captain. 1018 00:37:49,533 --> 00:37:50,668 He is the Admiral, Karnas! 1019 00:37:50,735 --> 00:37:54,000 Before we left on this mission, he administered an overdose 1020 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,338 Before we left on this mission, he administered an overdose 1021 00:37:54,405 --> 00:37:56,474 of an alien de-aging drug to himself. 1022 00:37:56,540 --> 00:37:58,309 He... he wanted to face you 1023 00:37:58,376 --> 00:38:00,000 with strength again on even terms. 1024 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,645 with strength again on even terms. 1025 00:38:00,711 --> 00:38:02,980 This is what the drug has done to him. 1026 00:38:03,047 --> 00:38:05,983 This story you are telling me is unbelievable. 1027 00:38:06,050 --> 00:38:10,821 Jameson is a man of more than 80 years, not this! 1028 00:38:10,888 --> 00:38:12,000 I want that old man, Picard. 1029 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:14,625 I want that old man, Picard. 1030 00:38:14,692 --> 00:38:17,895 I want to show him this world he helped to make 1031 00:38:17,962 --> 00:38:18,000 the scars on old soldiers' bodies 1032 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:20,464 the scars on old soldiers' bodies 1033 00:38:20,531 --> 00:38:24,000 the graveyards of our young dead 1034 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,068 the graveyards of our young dead 1035 00:38:24,135 --> 00:38:27,672 the wasted cities that we are still rebuilding. 1036 00:38:27,738 --> 00:38:29,340 ( groaning ) 1037 00:38:29,407 --> 00:38:30,000 And all of it caused by him. 1038 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:32,843 And all of it caused by him. 1039 00:38:32,910 --> 00:38:34,512 As I understand it, Karnas 1040 00:38:34,578 --> 00:38:36,000 it was you who demanded the weapons 1041 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,414 it was you who demanded the weapons 1042 00:38:36,480 --> 00:38:37,882 to avenge your father's death. 1043 00:38:37,948 --> 00:38:41,686 But Jameson didn't give weapons to only us. 1044 00:38:41,752 --> 00:38:42,000 If he had, we would have quickly triumphed over our enemies 1045 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:45,022 If he had, we would have quickly triumphed over our enemies 1046 00:38:45,089 --> 00:38:47,758 and there would have been peace in all these decades. 1047 00:38:47,825 --> 00:38:48,000 I want him to pay for that, Picard. 1048 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:51,729 I want him to pay for that, Picard. 1049 00:38:51,796 --> 00:38:53,564 ( Jameson groans loudly ) 1050 00:38:53,631 --> 00:38:54,000 Captain, I think Mrs. Jameson 1051 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,866 Captain, I think Mrs. Jameson 1052 00:38:55,933 --> 00:38:57,735 should beam down now. 1053 00:38:57,802 --> 00:38:59,670 Enterprise, this is Picard. 1054 00:38:59,737 --> 00:39:00,000 Have Mrs. Jameson prepare to beam down. 1055 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:02,440 Have Mrs. Jameson prepare to beam down. 1056 00:39:02,506 --> 00:39:04,508 Karnas, I asked Dr. Crusher to bring with her 1057 00:39:04,575 --> 00:39:06,000 the visual records we made of the Admiral's deterioration. 1058 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,944 the visual records we made of the Admiral's deterioration. 1059 00:39:07,011 --> 00:39:07,945 Will you look at them? 1060 00:39:08,012 --> 00:39:09,780 You're wasting my time, Picard. 1061 00:39:09,847 --> 00:39:10,915 Just a few moments. 1062 00:39:10,981 --> 00:39:12,000 You saw the Admiral on the Enterprise 1063 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,750 You saw the Admiral on the Enterprise 1064 00:39:12,817 --> 00:39:14,518 when he was en route for Mordan? 1065 00:39:14,585 --> 00:39:15,519 Yes. 1066 00:39:15,586 --> 00:39:16,854 And you recognized him? 1067 00:39:16,921 --> 00:39:17,855 Yes. 1068 00:39:17,922 --> 00:39:18,000 Is this the man you saw? 1069 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,523 Is this the man you saw? 1070 00:39:19,590 --> 00:39:22,026 This is the man I want. 1071 00:39:22,093 --> 00:39:23,461 He's here, Karnas. 1072 00:39:23,527 --> 00:39:24,000 Look. 1073 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,528 Look. 1074 00:39:37,775 --> 00:39:40,845 Once he took the compound, there was no way to stop it. 1075 00:39:49,653 --> 00:39:51,856 ( gasping ) 1076 00:39:59,497 --> 00:40:00,000 You'll have to deal with me, Karnas. 1077 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,632 You'll have to deal with me, Karnas. 1078 00:40:01,699 --> 00:40:04,969 Whatever you wanted from Jameson isn't possible anymore 1079 00:40:05,035 --> 00:40:06,000 and you wanted revenge. 1080 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,771 and you wanted revenge. 1081 00:40:06,837 --> 00:40:08,672 You blamed your war on him 1082 00:40:08,739 --> 00:40:11,442 and there's no doubt he had a lot to do with it 1083 00:40:11,509 --> 00:40:12,000 but you had the weapons and you used them. 1084 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,944 but you had the weapons and you used them. 1085 00:40:14,011 --> 00:40:16,447 You could have tried for negotiations 1086 00:40:16,514 --> 00:40:18,000 for peace on your planet long ago. 1087 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,616 for peace on your planet long ago. 1088 00:40:18,682 --> 00:40:20,417 Instead, you chose to fight. 1089 00:40:20,484 --> 00:40:22,720 How many of those 40 years of civil war 1090 00:40:22,787 --> 00:40:24,000 are on your head, Karnas? 1091 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,054 are on your head, Karnas? 1092 00:40:24,121 --> 00:40:25,790 Jameson must pay for his crimes. 1093 00:40:25,856 --> 00:40:27,458 I have sworn it to my people. 1094 00:40:27,525 --> 00:40:29,894 45 years ago he made the wrong decision. 1095 00:40:29,960 --> 00:40:30,000 He wanted to come back, to somehow right it 1096 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,830 He wanted to come back, to somehow right it 1097 00:40:32,897 --> 00:40:36,000 to atone for what he did. 1098 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,700 to atone for what he did. 1099 00:40:36,767 --> 00:40:41,705 Now, all he can do is give himself up to you. 1100 00:40:41,772 --> 00:40:42,000 He brought this retribution on himself. 1101 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:44,208 He brought this retribution on himself. 1102 00:40:44,275 --> 00:40:45,209 No! 1103 00:40:45,276 --> 00:40:46,477 I don't believe you. 1104 00:40:46,544 --> 00:40:47,778 You're shielding Jameson on the ship 1105 00:40:47,845 --> 00:40:48,000 and you're telling me this tale 1106 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,979 and you're telling me this tale 1107 00:40:49,046 --> 00:40:51,148 to save his life. 1108 00:40:51,215 --> 00:40:53,851 Peritor Karnas... 1109 00:40:53,918 --> 00:40:54,000 There were only two of us in the meeting. 1110 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:57,788 There were only two of us in the meeting. 1111 00:40:57,855 --> 00:41:00,000 You didn't even trust your lieutenants there. 1112 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,791 You didn't even trust your lieutenants there. 1113 00:41:00,858 --> 00:41:04,829 You told me that old Peritor Sane 1114 00:41:04,895 --> 00:41:06,000 had ordered your father's assassination. 1115 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,965 had ordered your father's assassination. 1116 00:41:08,032 --> 00:41:11,802 You told me that you wanted arms to destroy him. 1117 00:41:11,869 --> 00:41:12,000 Peace... wasn't on your mind. 1118 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:15,739 Peace... wasn't on your mind. 1119 00:41:15,806 --> 00:41:18,000 All you wanted was revenge 1120 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,742 All you wanted was revenge 1121 00:41:18,809 --> 00:41:21,779 and I gave you the weapons to do it. 1122 00:41:21,846 --> 00:41:24,000 Jameson told you this. 1123 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,884 Jameson told you this. 1124 00:41:26,951 --> 00:41:28,819 If it is you... 1125 00:41:28,886 --> 00:41:30,000 show me the scar. 1126 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,487 show me the scar. 1127 00:41:30,554 --> 00:41:32,857 There! 1128 00:41:32,923 --> 00:41:36,000 The blood cut you gave me to seal our bargain. 1129 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,127 The blood cut you gave me to seal our bargain. 1130 00:41:40,164 --> 00:41:42,000 It is you. 1131 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,067 It is you. 1132 00:41:43,133 --> 00:41:48,000 Somehow... it is you. 1133 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,138 Somehow... it is you. 1134 00:41:50,007 --> 00:41:53,244 ( gasping ) 1135 00:41:55,946 --> 00:41:58,816 Then die by your own weapon. 1136 00:42:03,687 --> 00:42:05,723 No. 1137 00:42:05,789 --> 00:42:06,000 No, my revenge will be in seeing you live like this. 1138 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:09,159 No, my revenge will be in seeing you live like this. 1139 00:42:12,363 --> 00:42:15,232 ( groans ) 1140 00:42:18,002 --> 00:42:19,937 Such pain. 1141 00:42:20,004 --> 00:42:22,973 The compound he took is forcing his cells and organs 1142 00:42:23,040 --> 00:42:24,000 to go further, younger, and they can't take the stress. 1143 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,176 to go further, younger, and they can't take the stress. 1144 00:42:26,243 --> 00:42:27,845 It's like they're imploding. 1145 00:42:27,912 --> 00:42:30,000 And we can't give him anything to stop it. 1146 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,281 And we can't give him anything to stop it. 1147 00:42:30,347 --> 00:42:31,815 Can you ease the pain? 1148 00:42:33,183 --> 00:42:34,685 Mark... 1149 00:42:34,752 --> 00:42:36,000 can you hear me? 1150 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,954 can you hear me? 1151 00:42:37,021 --> 00:42:38,956 Yes. 1152 00:42:39,023 --> 00:42:42,000 I will always love you. 1153 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,293 I will always love you. 1154 00:42:42,359 --> 00:42:46,964 Annie, with the golden hair. 1155 00:42:47,031 --> 00:42:48,000 Flatterer. 1156 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:50,267 Flatterer. 1157 00:42:50,334 --> 00:42:52,803 It's gray now. 1158 00:42:56,840 --> 00:43:00,000 I see only the gold. 1159 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,979 I see only the gold. 1160 00:43:02,046 --> 00:43:03,647 ( groans ) 1161 00:43:08,819 --> 00:43:11,088 ( crying ) 1162 00:43:17,828 --> 00:43:18,000 Rest, Jameson. 1163 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,864 Rest, Jameson. 1164 00:43:20,931 --> 00:43:24,000 Your long night... and mine... 1165 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:26,070 Your long night... and mine... 1166 00:43:26,136 --> 00:43:28,706 are over. 1167 00:43:31,041 --> 00:43:35,946 The hostages will be freed immediately, Captain 1168 00:43:36,013 --> 00:43:41,018 and I'm prepared to be cooperative. 1169 00:43:49,927 --> 00:43:53,731 The hostages have been freed by Karnas unharmed 1170 00:43:53,797 --> 00:43:54,000 and the body of Admiral Mark Jameson 1171 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,933 and the body of Admiral Mark Jameson 1172 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:59,737 has been buried on Mordan at the request of his widow 1173 00:43:59,803 --> 00:44:00,000 and by the permission of Karnas. 1174 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,939 and by the permission of Karnas. 1175 00:44:03,941 --> 00:44:06,000 The quest for youth, Number One. 1176 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,044 The quest for youth, Number One. 1177 00:44:07,111 --> 00:44:08,979 So futile. 1178 00:44:09,046 --> 00:44:11,882 Age and wisdom have their graces, too. 1179 00:44:11,949 --> 00:44:12,000 I wonder if one doesn't have to have age and wisdom 1180 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:15,686 I wonder if one doesn't have to have age and wisdom 1181 00:44:15,753 --> 00:44:17,221 to appreciate that, sir. 1182 00:44:17,287 --> 00:44:18,000 I hope not, Number One. 1183 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:20,991 I hope not, Number One. 1184 00:44:21,058 --> 00:44:23,894 Mr. La Forge, prepare to take us out of orbit. 1185 00:44:23,961 --> 00:44:24,000 Set course for Isis III. 1186 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:26,263 Set course for Isis III. 1187 00:44:26,330 --> 00:44:27,998 Aye, sir. 1188 00:44:28,065 --> 00:44:30,000 Leaving orbit. 1189 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:30,134 Leaving orbit.