1 00:00:31,765 --> 00:00:34,467 You're worried. 2 00:00:36,269 --> 00:00:37,704 With reason. 3 00:00:37,771 --> 00:00:40,206 About Worf or Commander Riker? 4 00:00:42,275 --> 00:00:44,711 Both. 5 00:00:44,778 --> 00:00:48,000 I think it is perhaps best to be ignorant 6 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,148 I think it is perhaps best to be ignorant 7 00:00:48,214 --> 00:00:51,785 of certain elements of Klingon psyche. 8 00:00:54,154 --> 00:00:57,624 ( mysterious animal noises ) 9 00:01:24,651 --> 00:01:26,319 ( crackling ) 10 00:02:18,805 --> 00:02:21,541 ( growling ) 11 00:02:21,608 --> 00:02:23,476 Above! Look out! 12 00:02:23,543 --> 00:02:24,000 ( clanging ) 13 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,711 ( clanging ) 14 00:03:45,525 --> 00:03:47,493 The exercise is over! 15 00:03:51,397 --> 00:03:53,800 ( snarling ) 16 00:03:53,866 --> 00:03:54,000 ( yells ) 17 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:54,801 ( yells ) 18 00:04:07,547 --> 00:04:09,349 Exit holodeck. 19 00:04:16,022 --> 00:04:18,000 You do this every day? 20 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:18,458 You do this every day? 21 00:04:18,524 --> 00:04:19,859 No, Commander. 22 00:04:19,926 --> 00:04:23,896 Usually my calisthenics are more... 23 00:04:23,963 --> 00:04:24,000 intense. 24 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,632 intense. 25 00:04:27,033 --> 00:04:30,000 But those sessions are too personal to be shared. 26 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,371 But those sessions are too personal to be shared. 27 00:04:32,905 --> 00:04:34,941 I'll bet they are. 28 00:04:35,008 --> 00:04:36,000 Computer, program complete. Save. 29 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,977 Computer, program complete. Save. 30 00:04:38,044 --> 00:04:39,879 ( computer beeping ) 31 00:04:39,946 --> 00:04:42,000 Coming, Commander? 32 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,682 Coming, Commander? 33 00:04:42,749 --> 00:04:44,917 Right behind you. 34 00:05:12,011 --> 00:05:15,948 Space, the final frontier. 35 00:05:16,015 --> 00:05:18,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 36 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:20,820 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 37 00:05:20,887 --> 00:05:23,322 Its continuing mission-- 38 00:05:23,389 --> 00:05:24,000 to explore strange new worlds 39 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:26,325 to explore strange new worlds 40 00:05:26,392 --> 00:05:30,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 41 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,330 to seek out new life and new civilizations 42 00:05:31,397 --> 00:05:36,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 43 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,035 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 44 00:06:32,759 --> 00:06:35,728 Captain's Log, Stardate 42193.6. 45 00:06:35,795 --> 00:06:36,000 We're on a long reach toward the Morgana quadrant 46 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:38,898 We're on a long reach toward the Morgana quadrant 47 00:06:38,965 --> 00:06:40,733 a section of the galaxy 48 00:06:40,800 --> 00:06:42,000 which has yet to be visited by a manned Federation vessel. 49 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,402 which has yet to be visited by a manned Federation vessel. 50 00:06:43,469 --> 00:06:44,570 We are using the time 51 00:06:44,637 --> 00:06:46,873 to further detail the charts of this region. 52 00:06:46,939 --> 00:06:47,840 ( beeping ) 53 00:06:47,907 --> 00:06:48,000 There it is again, sir, an area of blackness. 54 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:51,043 There it is again, sir, an area of blackness. 55 00:06:51,110 --> 00:06:54,000 It appears, it disappears, and then it reappears. 56 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,580 It appears, it disappears, and then it reappears. 57 00:06:54,647 --> 00:06:57,650 There's no predictable pattern, no sequence. 58 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:02,588 On screen. 59 00:07:03,890 --> 00:07:06,000 There it is. 60 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,025 There it is. 61 00:07:13,900 --> 00:07:17,837 I can't see anything. 62 00:07:17,904 --> 00:07:18,000 Um... 63 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,705 Um... 64 00:07:19,772 --> 00:07:24,000 Magnify section 285. 65 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,977 Magnify section 285. 66 00:07:26,245 --> 00:07:27,880 WESLEY: There it is, sir. 67 00:07:27,947 --> 00:07:30,000 It's... like a hole in space. 68 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:31,918 It's... like a hole in space. 69 00:07:31,984 --> 00:07:35,555 Well, we're acquainted with the wormhole phenomenon 70 00:07:35,621 --> 00:07:36,000 but this... 71 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,856 but this... 72 00:07:36,923 --> 00:07:39,926 this appears quite different. 73 00:07:39,992 --> 00:07:42,000 What do your sensors indicate? 74 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,562 What do your sensors indicate? 75 00:07:42,628 --> 00:07:43,563 Nothing, sir. 76 00:07:43,629 --> 00:07:44,597 Nothing? 77 00:07:44,664 --> 00:07:47,200 Mr. Data, you must mean that it's empty of matter. 78 00:07:47,266 --> 00:07:48,000 There's always some energy form at work. 79 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:50,736 There's always some energy form at work. 80 00:07:50,803 --> 00:07:52,738 Sir, our sensors are showing this 81 00:07:52,805 --> 00:07:54,000 to be the absence of everything. 82 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,707 to be the absence of everything. 83 00:07:54,774 --> 00:07:56,242 It is a void without matter 84 00:07:56,309 --> 00:07:57,877 or energy of any kind. 85 00:07:57,944 --> 00:07:59,245 Yet, this hole has a form, Data. 86 00:07:59,312 --> 00:08:00,000 It has height, width... 87 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,913 It has height, width... 88 00:08:00,980 --> 00:08:01,914 Perhaps. 89 00:08:01,981 --> 00:08:03,616 Perhaps not, sir. 90 00:08:03,683 --> 00:08:06,000 That's hardly a scientific observation, Commander. 91 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,787 That's hardly a scientific observation, Commander. 92 00:08:07,854 --> 00:08:11,557 Captain, the most elementary and valuable statement in science 93 00:08:11,624 --> 00:08:12,000 the beginning of wisdom is 94 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,992 the beginning of wisdom is 95 00:08:13,059 --> 00:08:15,528 "I do not know." 96 00:08:15,595 --> 00:08:18,000 I do not know what that is, sir. 97 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,565 I do not know what that is, sir. 98 00:08:19,632 --> 00:08:22,702 Captain, if this were any ordinary kind of hole in space 99 00:08:22,768 --> 00:08:24,000 wouldn't we be able 100 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,937 wouldn't we be able 101 00:08:25,004 --> 00:08:28,074 to see what's behind it? 102 00:08:31,844 --> 00:08:32,778 Counselor? 103 00:08:32,845 --> 00:08:34,680 I know what you're asking 104 00:08:34,747 --> 00:08:36,000 but I feel nothing from it. 105 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,782 but I feel nothing from it. 106 00:08:36,849 --> 00:08:39,285 Data, is there any record anywhere 107 00:08:39,352 --> 00:08:42,000 of any occurrence even vaguely similar to this? 108 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,089 of any occurrence even vaguely similar to this? 109 00:08:43,155 --> 00:08:44,924 Accessing. 110 00:08:44,991 --> 00:08:46,058 Negative, sir. 111 00:08:46,125 --> 00:08:48,000 There is no record of any Federation vessel encountering 112 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,596 There is no record of any Federation vessel encountering 113 00:08:50,663 --> 00:08:52,064 anything remotely like this. 114 00:08:52,131 --> 00:08:53,266 Indeed. 115 00:08:53,332 --> 00:08:54,000 I believe we have time to take a closer look, Number One. 116 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:57,136 I believe we have time to take a closer look, Number One. 117 00:08:57,203 --> 00:08:59,605 Concur. 118 00:08:59,672 --> 00:09:00,000 Ensign, slow down to half-impulse power. 119 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,974 Ensign, slow down to half-impulse power. 120 00:09:02,041 --> 00:09:04,110 Adjust coordinates to intercept this... 121 00:09:04,176 --> 00:09:06,000 whatever this is. 122 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,045 whatever this is. 123 00:09:06,112 --> 00:09:08,981 Scanning and recording as we go. 124 00:09:09,048 --> 00:09:09,916 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 125 00:09:09,982 --> 00:09:12,000 Adjusting course to intercept in 12 minutes. 126 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,153 Adjusting course to intercept in 12 minutes. 127 00:09:20,092 --> 00:09:22,161 Let's launch a probe into it. 128 00:09:22,228 --> 00:09:24,000 Worf, prepare scanner probe. 129 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,063 Worf, prepare scanner probe. 130 00:09:24,130 --> 00:09:25,765 Let's see what's in there. 131 00:09:25,831 --> 00:09:27,233 This is close enough, Ensign. 132 00:09:27,300 --> 00:09:28,601 Hold this position. 133 00:09:28,668 --> 00:09:30,000 Aye, sir, holding this position. 134 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,770 Aye, sir, holding this position. 135 00:09:30,836 --> 00:09:33,306 You may fire the probe when ready, Mr. Worf. 136 00:09:39,345 --> 00:09:42,000 All the probe's systems are functioning perfectly, sir. 137 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,249 All the probe's systems are functioning perfectly, sir. 138 00:09:43,316 --> 00:09:44,951 It's gone. 139 00:09:45,017 --> 00:09:46,786 Data, what happened? 140 00:09:46,852 --> 00:09:48,000 Unknown, sir. 141 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,821 Unknown, sir. 142 00:09:48,888 --> 00:09:51,190 Recommend we go to yellow alert, sir. 143 00:09:52,992 --> 00:09:54,000 Why? 144 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,126 Why? 145 00:09:57,229 --> 00:09:58,998 Explain. 146 00:09:59,065 --> 00:10:00,000 Sorry, sir, it's... 147 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,101 Sorry, sir, it's... 148 00:10:03,102 --> 00:10:04,603 Mr. Worf 149 00:10:04,670 --> 00:10:06,000 this starship operates best 150 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,372 this starship operates best 151 00:10:06,439 --> 00:10:09,642 when my officers share with me what is on their minds. 152 00:10:10,443 --> 00:10:12,000 My thoughts were of an old Klingon legend 153 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:15,114 My thoughts were of an old Klingon legend 154 00:10:15,181 --> 00:10:18,000 of... a gigantic, black space creature 155 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,752 of... a gigantic, black space creature 156 00:10:19,819 --> 00:10:23,089 which was said to devour entire vessels. 157 00:10:24,123 --> 00:10:26,092 Devour vessels? 158 00:10:26,158 --> 00:10:27,860 Sorry, Commander. 159 00:10:27,927 --> 00:10:30,000 I agree these are thoughts hardly worthy of a trained 160 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,932 I agree these are thoughts hardly worthy of a trained 161 00:10:32,999 --> 00:10:34,867 and practical Security Officer. 162 00:10:34,934 --> 00:10:36,000 Mr. Worf 163 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,302 Mr. Worf 164 00:10:36,369 --> 00:10:38,771 will you launch another probe-- 165 00:10:38,838 --> 00:10:41,207 this time a class 1 with full sensor array. 166 00:10:41,273 --> 00:10:42,000 Launching, sir. 167 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,275 Launching, sir. 168 00:10:52,918 --> 00:10:54,000 Happened even more quickly. 169 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,954 Happened even more quickly. 170 00:10:55,021 --> 00:10:57,089 Recommend we fire photon torpedo, Captain. 171 00:10:57,156 --> 00:10:58,424 Negative. 172 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:00,000 Captain, based on where the probes disappeared 173 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,960 Captain, based on where the probes disappeared 174 00:11:01,027 --> 00:11:02,895 I've been able to plot the outer boundaries. 175 00:11:02,962 --> 00:11:04,897 I could move in closer. 176 00:11:04,964 --> 00:11:06,000 Make it so, Mr. Crusher. 177 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,365 Make it so, Mr. Crusher. 178 00:11:06,432 --> 00:11:08,734 Thrusters only. 179 00:11:08,801 --> 00:11:10,069 Mr. Data? 180 00:11:10,136 --> 00:11:12,000 Still no readings of any kind, sir. 181 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,105 Still no readings of any kind, sir. 182 00:11:13,172 --> 00:11:14,373 Number One? 183 00:11:14,440 --> 00:11:17,676 I'm going to go with Worf on this one. 184 00:11:17,743 --> 00:11:18,000 Let's be careful. 185 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,378 Let's be careful. 186 00:11:22,181 --> 00:11:24,000 All right, that's enough, Ensign. 187 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,083 All right, that's enough, Ensign. 188 00:11:24,150 --> 00:11:26,986 Come to full stop, and hold these coordinates. 189 00:11:27,053 --> 00:11:28,154 Aye, sir. 190 00:11:46,172 --> 00:11:48,000 ( whoosh ) 191 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,407 ( whoosh ) 192 00:11:49,809 --> 00:11:51,777 What's happened? 193 00:11:51,844 --> 00:11:54,000 Data? 194 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,113 Data? 195 00:11:54,180 --> 00:11:58,851 Whatever it is, sir, we seem to be inside it. 196 00:11:59,852 --> 00:12:00,000 RIKER: It enveloped us. 197 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,220 RIKER: It enveloped us. 198 00:12:01,287 --> 00:12:02,188 It moved. 199 00:12:02,254 --> 00:12:04,056 All stations, report. 200 00:12:04,123 --> 00:12:06,000 DATA: No response, Captain. 201 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,859 DATA: No response, Captain. 202 00:12:16,502 --> 00:12:18,000 Captain's Log, supplemental. 203 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,370 Captain's Log, supplemental. 204 00:12:18,437 --> 00:12:20,739 While exploring a strange void in space 205 00:12:20,806 --> 00:12:22,808 without any form of matter or energy 206 00:12:22,875 --> 00:12:24,000 we have apparently moved past its outer boundary 207 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,244 we have apparently moved past its outer boundary 208 00:12:25,311 --> 00:12:26,212 and entered it. 209 00:12:26,278 --> 00:12:27,513 After a brief disruption 210 00:12:27,580 --> 00:12:30,000 our ship's communications have returned to normal. 211 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,316 our ship's communications have returned to normal. 212 00:12:30,382 --> 00:12:32,118 All stations have reported, Captain. 213 00:12:32,184 --> 00:12:34,086 There appears to be no immediate threat 214 00:12:34,153 --> 00:12:35,321 to the ship or the crew. 215 00:12:35,387 --> 00:12:36,000 Let's hold this position for awhile, Number One. 216 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:38,157 Let's hold this position for awhile, Number One. 217 00:12:38,224 --> 00:12:39,758 This is worth studying. 218 00:12:39,825 --> 00:12:40,893 RIKER: Incredible. 219 00:12:40,960 --> 00:12:42,000 It's like looking into infinity, sir. 220 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,162 It's like looking into infinity, sir. 221 00:12:43,229 --> 00:12:45,764 Remember the course in ancient history 222 00:12:45,831 --> 00:12:46,999 at Starfleet Academy? 223 00:12:47,066 --> 00:12:48,000 About the time when men still believed the Earth was flat? 224 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:50,436 About the time when men still believed the Earth was flat? 225 00:12:50,503 --> 00:12:52,872 Mm, and that the sun revolved around it. 226 00:12:52,938 --> 00:12:54,000 And that if a ship sailed too far out into the ocean 227 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:56,275 And that if a ship sailed too far out into the ocean 228 00:12:56,342 --> 00:12:58,410 it would fall off the edge of the world? 229 00:12:58,477 --> 00:13:00,000 "Beyond this place there be dragons." 230 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,247 "Beyond this place there be dragons." 231 00:13:01,313 --> 00:13:04,049 It's even said that crews threatened 232 00:13:04,116 --> 00:13:06,000 to hang their captain from the yardarm 233 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,385 to hang their captain from the yardarm 234 00:13:06,452 --> 00:13:08,287 if he refused to turn back. 235 00:13:10,890 --> 00:13:12,000 I'm sure no one here has that in mind, sir. 236 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,225 I'm sure no one here has that in mind, sir. 237 00:13:13,292 --> 00:13:15,561 How comforting, Number One. 238 00:13:15,628 --> 00:13:17,263 WESLEY: Captain? 239 00:13:17,329 --> 00:13:18,000 We have no communications outside of the void. 240 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:20,266 We have no communications outside of the void. 241 00:13:20,332 --> 00:13:22,201 Complete your scans, Data. 242 00:13:22,268 --> 00:13:24,000 Let's not stay any longer than we have to. 243 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,271 Let's not stay any longer than we have to. 244 00:13:26,372 --> 00:13:27,973 PICARD: Hello, Doctor. 245 00:13:28,040 --> 00:13:30,000 Have you been briefed on what's happened? 246 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,409 Have you been briefed on what's happened? 247 00:13:30,476 --> 00:13:33,913 I heard, but I don't understand it, Captain. 248 00:13:33,979 --> 00:13:35,581 I wish I could say I did. 249 00:13:35,648 --> 00:13:36,000 Increase magnification by ten. 250 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:38,517 Increase magnification by ten. 251 00:13:40,452 --> 00:13:42,000 By 100. 252 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,288 By 100. 253 00:13:43,622 --> 00:13:46,125 PULASKI: Isn't this impossible, sir? 254 00:13:46,192 --> 00:13:48,000 I'm not a Bridge Officer, but... 255 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,861 I'm not a Bridge Officer, but... 256 00:13:53,332 --> 00:13:54,000 increase by 1,000, Mr. Data. 257 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:59,071 increase by 1,000, Mr. Data. 258 00:14:01,106 --> 00:14:04,276 By 10,000. 259 00:14:08,447 --> 00:14:12,000 It does know how to do these things, doesn't it? 260 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,185 It does know how to do these things, doesn't it? 261 00:14:13,252 --> 00:14:16,121 Commander Data knows precisely what he is doing. 262 00:14:16,188 --> 00:14:18,000 Forgive me, Mr. Data. 263 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,190 Forgive me, Mr. Data. 264 00:14:18,257 --> 00:14:24,000 I'm not accustomed to working with nonliving devices that... 265 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,230 I'm not accustomed to working with nonliving devices that... 266 00:14:24,296 --> 00:14:27,433 Forgive me again. 267 00:14:27,499 --> 00:14:30,000 Your service record says that you are alive 268 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,036 Your service record says that you are alive 269 00:14:31,103 --> 00:14:33,439 and I must accept that. 270 00:14:34,440 --> 00:14:35,374 Engineering. 271 00:14:35,441 --> 00:14:36,000 LA FORGE: Engineering. 272 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,909 LA FORGE: Engineering. 273 00:14:36,976 --> 00:14:39,044 Lieutenant, are all your systems functioning? 274 00:14:39,111 --> 00:14:40,145 Yes, Captain. 275 00:14:40,212 --> 00:14:41,413 Wherever we are 276 00:14:41,480 --> 00:14:42,000 it seems to have no effect on engineering. 277 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:44,016 it seems to have no effect on engineering. 278 00:14:44,083 --> 00:14:45,551 Thank you, Lieutenant. Data? 279 00:14:45,618 --> 00:14:47,386 Difficult to make a judgment, sir 280 00:14:47,453 --> 00:14:48,000 based on the absence of information. 281 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,321 based on the absence of information. 282 00:14:49,388 --> 00:14:51,156 Speculate. 283 00:14:51,223 --> 00:14:54,000 This void has a total lack of dimension. 284 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,059 This void has a total lack of dimension. 285 00:14:54,126 --> 00:14:57,630 Therefore, by any accepted standard, it does not exist 286 00:14:57,696 --> 00:15:00,000 yet being within it denies that conclusion. 287 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,100 yet being within it denies that conclusion. 288 00:15:01,166 --> 00:15:04,069 Might we have moved into another dimension? 289 00:15:05,404 --> 00:15:06,000 Could a lack of dimension be another dimension in itself? 290 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:10,476 Could a lack of dimension be another dimension in itself? 291 00:15:10,542 --> 00:15:12,000 That's an interesting question. 292 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,345 That's an interesting question. 293 00:15:13,412 --> 00:15:15,347 Mm, yeah, for a later discussion. 294 00:15:15,414 --> 00:15:16,482 ( sighs ) 295 00:15:16,548 --> 00:15:18,000 Number One, I think we should get on with our mission. 296 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,418 Number One, I think we should get on with our mission. 297 00:15:19,485 --> 00:15:21,453 Starfleet can send a science vessel back 298 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:23,122 to investigate this further. 299 00:15:23,188 --> 00:15:24,000 Move us back out of here. 300 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,423 Move us back out of here. 301 00:15:24,490 --> 00:15:25,391 Aye, sir. 302 00:15:26,392 --> 00:15:27,993 Wesley, reverse our direction. 303 00:15:28,060 --> 00:15:30,000 Set a course for the Cornelian star system. 304 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,062 Set a course for the Cornelian star system. 305 00:15:30,129 --> 00:15:31,397 Impulse power. 306 00:15:31,463 --> 00:15:32,398 Aye, sir. 307 00:15:32,464 --> 00:15:34,400 Reversing direction. 308 00:15:34,466 --> 00:15:36,000 Course laid in. 309 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,001 Course laid in. 310 00:15:37,503 --> 00:15:39,505 Engage. 311 00:16:17,476 --> 00:16:18,000 Our engines have engaged, haven't they, Ensign? 312 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:21,213 Our engines have engaged, haven't they, Ensign? 313 00:16:21,280 --> 00:16:22,748 Aye, sir. 314 00:16:29,488 --> 00:16:30,000 PICARD: Lieutenant La Forge 315 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,689 PICARD: Lieutenant La Forge 316 00:16:30,756 --> 00:16:34,126 I'd like you to monitor our velocity closely. 317 00:16:36,495 --> 00:16:39,264 Is everything all right up there, Captain? 318 00:16:39,331 --> 00:16:42,000 Are the engines operating normally? 319 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,301 Are the engines operating normally? 320 00:16:42,368 --> 00:16:45,070 Yes, sir, everything looks fine down here. 321 00:16:45,137 --> 00:16:47,439 We're increasing to warp two. 322 00:16:47,506 --> 00:16:48,000 Aye, sir. 323 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,108 Aye, sir. 324 00:17:00,519 --> 00:17:04,056 We should be seeing stars by now. 325 00:17:04,123 --> 00:17:06,000 Data, how far have we come? 326 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,025 Data, how far have we come? 327 00:17:07,092 --> 00:17:11,330 Inertial guidance shows 1.4 parsecs traveled, Captain. 328 00:17:11,397 --> 00:17:12,000 Ensign? 329 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,598 Ensign? 330 00:17:12,664 --> 00:17:14,133 Confirmed, sir. 331 00:17:14,199 --> 00:17:16,235 Exactly what my readings say. 332 00:17:21,607 --> 00:17:23,475 Engineering, transfer to Bridge. 333 00:17:23,542 --> 00:17:24,000 What's happening, sir? 334 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,043 What's happening, sir? 335 00:17:25,110 --> 00:17:26,211 We should be clear. 336 00:17:26,278 --> 00:17:27,379 We should be. 337 00:17:27,446 --> 00:17:29,048 We're on a reverse course. 338 00:17:29,114 --> 00:17:30,000 Full stop, helm. 339 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,382 Full stop, helm. 340 00:17:30,449 --> 00:17:32,518 WESLEY: Full stop, sir. 341 00:17:32,584 --> 00:17:33,752 According to this 342 00:17:33,819 --> 00:17:35,554 we're already well past the point 343 00:17:35,621 --> 00:17:36,000 at which we entered the void. 344 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,055 at which we entered the void. 345 00:17:37,122 --> 00:17:39,491 Except that we are still in it, sir. 346 00:17:40,626 --> 00:17:41,827 Captain... 347 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:42,000 if we dropped a stationary beacon 348 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:44,463 if we dropped a stationary beacon 349 00:17:44,530 --> 00:17:46,165 and traveled straight away from it 350 00:17:46,231 --> 00:17:48,000 we would have a fixed point of reference to confirm 351 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,534 we would have a fixed point of reference to confirm 352 00:17:48,600 --> 00:17:49,601 speed and distance. 353 00:17:49,668 --> 00:17:50,602 Make it so, Data. 354 00:17:50,669 --> 00:17:51,603 Lock onto the beacon. 355 00:17:51,670 --> 00:17:52,638 Keep it dead astern. 356 00:17:54,640 --> 00:17:56,508 ( rhythmic chiming ) 357 00:17:56,575 --> 00:17:58,444 The beacon is in place, sir. 358 00:17:58,510 --> 00:18:00,000 Dead ahead. Impulse power. 359 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,279 Dead ahead. Impulse power. 360 00:18:01,280 --> 00:18:04,183 The beacon is falling astern, Captain. 361 00:18:05,584 --> 00:18:06,000 Engineering, report. 362 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,152 Engineering, report. 363 00:18:07,219 --> 00:18:09,688 All systems functioning normally, sir. 364 00:18:11,390 --> 00:18:12,000 Prepare to increase to warp two. 365 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,525 Prepare to increase to warp two. 366 00:18:13,592 --> 00:18:14,660 Aye, sir. 367 00:18:14,726 --> 00:18:17,563 ( chiming fading, lowering in pitch ) 368 00:18:27,406 --> 00:18:30,000 Captain, we are receiving a signal from dead ahead. 369 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,510 Captain, we are receiving a signal from dead ahead. 370 00:18:31,577 --> 00:18:34,379 Maybe you found the door out of this. 371 00:18:34,446 --> 00:18:36,000 Closing on the new signal, sir. 372 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,548 Closing on the new signal, sir. 373 00:18:36,615 --> 00:18:37,816 Identify. 374 00:18:37,883 --> 00:18:39,852 ( chiming getting louder, rising in pitch ) 375 00:18:39,918 --> 00:18:42,000 Captain, it is the stationary beacon 376 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,688 Captain, it is the stationary beacon 377 00:18:42,754 --> 00:18:44,356 we just released. 378 00:18:44,423 --> 00:18:46,859 We must have come full circle, sir. 379 00:18:46,925 --> 00:18:48,000 We couldn't have, sir. 380 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,494 We couldn't have, sir. 381 00:18:48,560 --> 00:18:51,663 I've shown us moving steadily away from that beacon. 382 00:18:51,730 --> 00:18:52,664 PICARD: Full stop. 383 00:18:52,731 --> 00:18:54,000 Hold this position again. 384 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,400 Hold this position again. 385 00:18:55,467 --> 00:18:57,469 ( chiming stops ) 386 00:19:00,372 --> 00:19:01,507 ( fast beeping ) 387 00:19:01,573 --> 00:19:06,000 Captain, sensors indicate a disturbance in sector 1-0-8. 388 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,144 Captain, sensors indicate a disturbance in sector 1-0-8. 389 00:19:06,211 --> 00:19:07,613 possibly a vessel. 390 00:19:07,679 --> 00:19:09,348 Perhaps some answers at last. 391 00:19:09,414 --> 00:19:10,916 On screen. 392 00:19:13,252 --> 00:19:16,255 The ship is equipped with a cloaking device. 393 00:19:16,321 --> 00:19:17,856 Romulan. 394 00:19:17,923 --> 00:19:18,000 WORF: It's closing. 395 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,258 WORF: It's closing. 396 00:19:19,324 --> 00:19:20,926 Shields up. Go to red alert. 397 00:19:20,993 --> 00:19:21,960 I'll be at my duty station. 398 00:19:22,027 --> 00:19:24,000 WORF: Main viewer locked onto coordinates. 399 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,396 WORF: Main viewer locked onto coordinates. 400 00:19:24,463 --> 00:19:25,731 ( alarm blaring ) 401 00:19:25,797 --> 00:19:27,900 Arm the photon torpedoes, Mr. Worf. 402 00:19:27,966 --> 00:19:30,000 Hold for my orders. 403 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,202 Hold for my orders. 404 00:19:30,269 --> 00:19:31,570 There! 405 00:19:31,637 --> 00:19:33,205 WORF: It's uncloaking. 406 00:19:40,279 --> 00:19:41,213 Direct hit, sir. 407 00:19:41,280 --> 00:19:42,000 Our shields are weakening. 408 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,215 Our shields are weakening. 409 00:19:43,282 --> 00:19:45,250 Warn them we'll return fire. 410 00:19:45,317 --> 00:19:46,652 Transmitting. 411 00:19:46,718 --> 00:19:48,000 They've armed another full spread, sir. 412 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,922 They've armed another full spread, sir. 413 00:19:49,988 --> 00:19:51,256 Fire torpedoes. 414 00:19:57,863 --> 00:19:59,431 Yeah! 415 00:20:05,971 --> 00:20:06,000 Oh, that was too easy. 416 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,439 Oh, that was too easy. 417 00:20:07,506 --> 00:20:09,875 Captain, our sensors show no debris 418 00:20:09,942 --> 00:20:11,577 from the Romulan vessel. 419 00:20:11,643 --> 00:20:12,000 Impossible. 420 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,744 Impossible. 421 00:20:12,811 --> 00:20:15,314 Captain, there's another vessel approaching 422 00:20:15,380 --> 00:20:16,915 in sector 0-9-1 mark 2-6. 423 00:20:16,982 --> 00:20:18,000 On screen. 424 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,750 On screen. 425 00:20:18,817 --> 00:20:21,787 PICARD: Magnify. 426 00:20:24,656 --> 00:20:27,960 It's a Federation ship, NCC 1305-e. 427 00:20:28,026 --> 00:20:30,000 It's the Yamato, our sister ship. 428 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,696 It's the Yamato, our sister ship. 429 00:20:30,762 --> 00:20:33,765 The Yamato's nowhere near this quadrant. 430 00:20:33,832 --> 00:20:36,000 Open a hailing frequency, Data. 431 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,969 Open a hailing frequency, Data. 432 00:20:37,035 --> 00:20:41,306 USS Enterprise to USS Yamato. 433 00:20:41,373 --> 00:20:42,000 Respond, please. 434 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,709 Respond, please. 435 00:20:43,775 --> 00:20:46,812 USS Enterprise calling USS Yamato. 436 00:20:46,878 --> 00:20:48,000 Respond, please, on this frequency. 437 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,948 Respond, please, on this frequency. 438 00:20:53,452 --> 00:20:54,000 No response, Captain. 439 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,887 No response, Captain. 440 00:20:55,954 --> 00:20:57,923 Make a full scan. 441 00:20:57,990 --> 00:21:00,000 Life-support system, engineering 442 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,025 Life-support system, engineering 443 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:02,794 and propulsion all appear functional 444 00:21:02,861 --> 00:21:04,763 but there are no life signs, sir. 445 00:21:04,830 --> 00:21:06,000 Data, can we be getting a false reading? 446 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,032 Data, can we be getting a false reading? 447 00:21:07,099 --> 00:21:10,302 Since we know nothing of these circumstances 448 00:21:10,369 --> 00:21:12,000 that is at least conceivable, sir. 449 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:14,439 that is at least conceivable, sir. 450 00:21:20,846 --> 00:21:22,781 You look doubtful, sir. 451 00:21:22,848 --> 00:21:23,949 Hmm? 452 00:21:24,016 --> 00:21:26,551 Oh, I'm not anything right now, Number one. 453 00:21:26,618 --> 00:21:29,488 I'm just a man who's looking for answers. 454 00:21:29,554 --> 00:21:30,000 LA FORGE: Like the rat said 455 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,690 LA FORGE: Like the rat said 456 00:21:31,757 --> 00:21:32,958 "Keep the cheese. 457 00:21:33,025 --> 00:21:35,394 I just want out of the trap." 458 00:21:35,460 --> 00:21:36,000 Captain, request permission 459 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:37,062 Captain, request permission 460 00:21:37,129 --> 00:21:40,365 to board onto the Yamato with an away team. 461 00:21:40,432 --> 00:21:41,633 Perhaps something we could find onboard 462 00:21:41,700 --> 00:21:42,000 would help us figure out what happened. 463 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,702 would help us figure out what happened. 464 00:21:43,769 --> 00:21:45,070 Granted, minimal complement. 465 00:21:45,137 --> 00:21:47,839 Worf, you're with me. 466 00:21:57,015 --> 00:21:58,150 Captain's Log, supplemental. 467 00:21:58,216 --> 00:22:00,000 We remain, like a fly in amber, trapped in the void. 468 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:01,420 We remain, like a fly in amber, trapped in the void. 469 00:22:01,486 --> 00:22:03,021 We have encountered a vessel 470 00:22:03,088 --> 00:22:06,000 which appears to be the USS Yamato. 471 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:06,024 which appears to be the USS Yamato. 472 00:22:06,091 --> 00:22:08,460 All its systems are shown as functioning 473 00:22:08,527 --> 00:22:09,861 yet it seems devoid of life. 474 00:22:09,928 --> 00:22:12,000 Commander Riker is leading an away team. 475 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,097 Commander Riker is leading an away team. 476 00:22:12,164 --> 00:22:14,466 Hopefully, the answer lies over there. 477 00:22:14,533 --> 00:22:16,435 Have you got a lock on that other ship? 478 00:22:16,501 --> 00:22:17,669 Aye, sir, no problems at all. 479 00:22:17,736 --> 00:22:18,000 Can you put us on the Bridge? 480 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,337 Can you put us on the Bridge? 481 00:22:19,404 --> 00:22:20,505 Anywhere you say, Commander. 482 00:22:20,572 --> 00:22:22,607 I am acquainted with the Yamato, Commander. 483 00:22:22,674 --> 00:22:24,000 Recommend the aft station of their Bridge. 484 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,776 Recommend the aft station of their Bridge. 485 00:22:24,843 --> 00:22:27,479 When in doubt, surprise them. 486 00:22:27,546 --> 00:22:28,814 Them? Who's them? 487 00:22:28,880 --> 00:22:30,000 Whoever may be there. 488 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,482 Whoever may be there. 489 00:22:30,549 --> 00:22:32,484 Our sensors indicate no life-forms. 490 00:22:32,551 --> 00:22:34,486 Still, the tactic is sound. 491 00:22:34,553 --> 00:22:35,454 Agreed. 492 00:22:35,520 --> 00:22:36,000 Aft station, Lieutenant. 493 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,055 Aft station, Lieutenant. 494 00:22:37,122 --> 00:22:38,790 Aye, sir. 495 00:22:38,857 --> 00:22:40,492 Phasers on stun. 496 00:22:40,559 --> 00:22:41,960 ( high-pitched beeping ) 497 00:22:42,027 --> 00:22:43,628 Energize. 498 00:22:58,877 --> 00:23:00,000 This isn't the Bridge. 499 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,946 This isn't the Bridge. 500 00:23:01,012 --> 00:23:02,114 Worf? 501 00:23:02,180 --> 00:23:03,849 ( screeching howl ) 502 00:23:10,856 --> 00:23:12,000 ( howling ) 503 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,858 ( howling ) 504 00:23:31,543 --> 00:23:32,878 ( screaming ) 505 00:23:36,615 --> 00:23:38,083 Ho! Don't fire! 506 00:23:40,051 --> 00:23:41,186 I heard you screaming. 507 00:23:41,253 --> 00:23:42,000 I was coming to help. 508 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,655 I was coming to help. 509 00:23:43,722 --> 00:23:44,823 You heard me? 510 00:23:44,890 --> 00:23:46,057 I heard you. 511 00:23:48,894 --> 00:23:52,430 Transporter Chief, where do you show us over here? 512 00:23:52,497 --> 00:23:54,000 ( staticky ): We show... 513 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,199 ( staticky ): We show... 514 00:23:54,266 --> 00:23:56,434 ( static fades out ) 515 00:23:56,501 --> 00:23:58,737 Captain, do you read me? 516 00:23:58,804 --> 00:24:00,000 RIKER: We're having difficulty with our communications... 517 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:02,440 RIKER: We're having difficulty with our communications... 518 00:24:02,507 --> 00:24:04,509 Number One, come in. 519 00:24:05,510 --> 00:24:06,000 Transporter Room, this is the Captain. 520 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,946 Transporter Room, this is the Captain. 521 00:24:08,013 --> 00:24:10,448 We're out of contact with the away team. 522 00:24:10,515 --> 00:24:11,850 Beam them back immediately. 523 00:24:11,917 --> 00:24:12,000 I've lost the lock on them. 524 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:14,586 I've lost the lock on them. 525 00:24:18,023 --> 00:24:20,926 Nothing on my communicator, sir. 526 00:24:20,992 --> 00:24:23,461 Computer on. 527 00:24:23,528 --> 00:24:24,000 Let's find a turbolift to the Bridge. 528 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,831 Let's find a turbolift to the Bridge. 529 00:24:27,766 --> 00:24:30,000 Transporter Room, have you been able to establish a lock? 530 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,936 Transporter Room, have you been able to establish a lock? 531 00:24:31,002 --> 00:24:34,539 COMPUTER: Emergency power engaged. 532 00:24:36,575 --> 00:24:38,043 Initiate full check, all systems. 533 00:24:38,109 --> 00:24:40,045 LA FORGE: Engineering section, report. 534 00:24:40,111 --> 00:24:42,000 What is our situation? 535 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,814 What is our situation? 536 00:24:42,881 --> 00:24:44,249 Engineering? 537 00:24:45,650 --> 00:24:48,000 Captain, request permission to leave the Bridge. 538 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,254 Captain, request permission to leave the Bridge. 539 00:24:49,321 --> 00:24:50,789 Granted. 540 00:24:58,163 --> 00:25:00,000 This isn't a Federation ship. 541 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,765 This isn't a Federation ship. 542 00:25:00,832 --> 00:25:02,634 These walls aren't tritanium. 543 00:25:02,701 --> 00:25:06,000 It's close, but it's a material beyond our technology. 544 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:06,638 It's close, but it's a material beyond our technology. 545 00:25:06,705 --> 00:25:07,739 Let's get to the Bridge. 546 00:25:07,806 --> 00:25:10,242 There's got to be an answer to all of this somewhere. 547 00:25:20,352 --> 00:25:23,755 This Bridge should be four decks above us. 548 00:25:23,822 --> 00:25:24,000 What's going on here? 549 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:26,024 What's going on here? 550 00:25:31,830 --> 00:25:33,999 That's not where we came from. 551 00:25:34,065 --> 00:25:36,000 Wait a minute. 552 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,167 Wait a minute. 553 00:25:36,234 --> 00:25:39,070 Two Bridges? 554 00:25:39,137 --> 00:25:42,000 If we go through there, where will we be? 555 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,874 If we go through there, where will we be? 556 00:25:42,941 --> 00:25:44,576 On the Bridge. 557 00:25:44,643 --> 00:25:46,645 But we are on the Bridge. 558 00:25:51,049 --> 00:25:53,585 It's up to you, sir. 559 00:25:56,187 --> 00:25:58,690 Let's see what happens. 560 00:26:10,001 --> 00:26:12,000 Is it the same Bridge? 561 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,003 Is it the same Bridge? 562 00:26:13,171 --> 00:26:16,007 Or did we step from one Bridge... 563 00:26:16,074 --> 00:26:18,000 onto another Bridge? 564 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,076 onto another Bridge? 565 00:26:29,988 --> 00:26:30,000 ( beeping ) 566 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,756 ( beeping ) 567 00:26:31,823 --> 00:26:33,959 We've regained ship's communication, sir. 568 00:26:34,025 --> 00:26:35,660 Captain, I have a star fix. 569 00:26:35,727 --> 00:26:36,000 On screen. 570 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,494 On screen. 571 00:26:36,561 --> 00:26:39,664 HASKELL: It's an opening, sir. 572 00:26:39,731 --> 00:26:41,266 Confirm, sir, navigation is possible. 573 00:26:41,333 --> 00:26:42,000 Should I set a course? 574 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:42,634 Should I set a course? 575 00:26:42,701 --> 00:26:43,501 Transporter Room 576 00:26:43,568 --> 00:26:45,670 do you have a fix on the away team? 577 00:26:45,737 --> 00:26:46,705 Negative, Captain. 578 00:26:49,207 --> 00:26:51,743 Damn. 579 00:26:59,451 --> 00:27:00,000 Sir! 580 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,252 Sir! 581 00:27:09,394 --> 00:27:10,762 WORF: Commander. 582 00:27:12,330 --> 00:27:13,765 How did you...? 583 00:27:13,832 --> 00:27:16,034 Where did you come from? 584 00:27:16,101 --> 00:27:17,635 What's going on? 585 00:27:17,702 --> 00:27:18,000 A ship has one Bridge. 586 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:20,405 A ship has one Bridge. 587 00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:22,007 One Bridge! 588 00:27:25,710 --> 00:27:27,979 One Riker, one Bridge! 589 00:27:28,046 --> 00:27:30,000 ( growling ) 590 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,216 ( growling ) 591 00:27:34,386 --> 00:27:35,954 ( speaking Klingon ) 592 00:27:36,021 --> 00:27:37,956 Lieutenant! 593 00:27:38,023 --> 00:27:39,124 This is impossible! 594 00:27:39,190 --> 00:27:40,291 Impossible! 595 00:27:40,358 --> 00:27:41,860 Pull yourself together. 596 00:27:43,361 --> 00:27:44,729 Worf! 597 00:27:46,498 --> 00:27:48,000 ( snarling ) 598 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,833 ( snarling ) 599 00:27:53,805 --> 00:27:54,000 ( muttering ): At ease, Lieutenant, at ease. 600 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:56,841 ( muttering ): At ease, Lieutenant, at ease. 601 00:27:58,843 --> 00:28:00,000 Captain, the star fix is fading. 602 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,780 Captain, the star fix is fading. 603 00:28:01,846 --> 00:28:04,215 Data, lock onto the Yamato with a tractor beam. 604 00:28:04,282 --> 00:28:05,784 We'll leave together. 605 00:28:05,850 --> 00:28:06,000 I cannot make the lock, sir. 606 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,285 I cannot make the lock, sir. 607 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:09,154 Captain, the star fix is almost gone. 608 00:28:10,488 --> 00:28:11,856 Let it go. 609 00:28:11,923 --> 00:28:12,000 But, sir, we can get out. 610 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,425 But, sir, we can get out. 611 00:28:13,491 --> 00:28:15,060 Let it go. 612 00:28:15,126 --> 00:28:16,694 TRANSPORTER CHIEF: Bridge. 613 00:28:16,761 --> 00:28:18,000 I have reestablished contact with the away team. 614 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,130 I have reestablished contact with the away team. 615 00:28:19,197 --> 00:28:20,765 Beam them back immediately. 616 00:28:20,832 --> 00:28:22,700 Captain. 617 00:28:25,837 --> 00:28:27,405 Come in, come in, Enterprise. 618 00:28:27,472 --> 00:28:29,808 TRANSPORTER CHIEF: Hold position, away team. 619 00:28:29,874 --> 00:28:30,000 I've got you. We're bringing you home. 620 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:32,010 I've got you. We're bringing you home. 621 00:28:32,077 --> 00:28:33,445 Transporter Room, hurry! 622 00:28:33,511 --> 00:28:35,013 Captain, it's almost gone. 623 00:28:49,194 --> 00:28:50,829 What the hell is going on? 624 00:28:50,895 --> 00:28:52,430 Are you all right, Number One? 625 00:28:52,497 --> 00:28:53,798 I've had it. 626 00:28:53,865 --> 00:28:54,000 Let's put all this technology to work 627 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,266 Let's put all this technology to work 628 00:28:55,333 --> 00:28:56,801 figure out what is going on 629 00:28:56,868 --> 00:28:58,169 and get the hell out of here! 630 00:29:09,147 --> 00:29:10,882 A ship that was almost the Yamato 631 00:29:10,949 --> 00:29:12,000 existing in a hole in space with no crew aboard. 632 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,785 existing in a hole in space with no crew aboard. 633 00:29:13,852 --> 00:29:14,986 Now what is the purpose? 634 00:29:15,053 --> 00:29:16,154 Add to that 635 00:29:16,221 --> 00:29:18,000 an attack by a nonexistent Romulan vessel. 636 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,323 an attack by a nonexistent Romulan vessel. 637 00:29:18,389 --> 00:29:20,425 It does suggest an interesting question: 638 00:29:20,492 --> 00:29:21,426 was our away team 639 00:29:21,493 --> 00:29:23,361 actually over there? 640 00:29:23,428 --> 00:29:24,000 If we weren't over there, where the hell were we? 641 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:26,331 If we weren't over there, where the hell were we? 642 00:29:26,397 --> 00:29:28,900 HASKELL: Commander, I have reestablished the star fix. 643 00:29:28,967 --> 00:29:30,000 Great. 644 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,034 Great. 645 00:29:30,101 --> 00:29:31,169 Set course. 646 00:29:31,236 --> 00:29:32,904 Velocity, warp two. 647 00:29:32,971 --> 00:29:34,372 Course and speed set. 648 00:29:34,439 --> 00:29:35,373 Engage. 649 00:29:35,440 --> 00:29:36,000 I've lost contact, sir. 650 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,275 I've lost contact, sir. 651 00:29:37,342 --> 00:29:39,010 What? 652 00:29:39,077 --> 00:29:40,912 The star fix is gone. 653 00:29:40,979 --> 00:29:42,000 Captain, it is not in the same sector 654 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,114 Captain, it is not in the same sector 655 00:29:43,181 --> 00:29:45,917 but another opening has appeared. 656 00:29:47,919 --> 00:29:48,000 All right, set a course for those stars. 657 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,922 All right, set a course for those stars. 658 00:29:50,989 --> 00:29:51,823 Warp 6. 659 00:29:51,890 --> 00:29:53,925 Yes, sir, warp six. 660 00:29:53,992 --> 00:29:54,000 I've lost the signal, sir. 661 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,060 I've lost the signal, sir. 662 00:29:56,127 --> 00:29:58,062 What's going on here? 663 00:29:58,129 --> 00:29:59,998 All stop. 664 00:30:01,866 --> 00:30:02,934 Captain... 665 00:30:03,001 --> 00:30:05,470 Yes, Mr. Data, I can see it. 666 00:30:05,537 --> 00:30:06,000 This game is now 667 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,205 This game is now 668 00:30:07,272 --> 00:30:09,407 wearing very thin. 669 00:30:09,474 --> 00:30:12,000 Let's just hold this position. 670 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,344 Let's just hold this position. 671 00:30:13,411 --> 00:30:16,347 Counselor, you've said that you sensed 672 00:30:16,414 --> 00:30:18,000 no intelligence in all of this. 673 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,816 no intelligence in all of this. 674 00:30:18,883 --> 00:30:20,518 You haven't changed in that belief? 675 00:30:20,585 --> 00:30:23,288 I am not certain of that now, Captain. 676 00:30:23,354 --> 00:30:24,000 I do sense 677 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,322 I do sense 678 00:30:24,389 --> 00:30:25,490 something unusual. 679 00:30:25,557 --> 00:30:27,525 Perhaps a different 680 00:30:27,592 --> 00:30:29,827 level of consciousness? 681 00:30:29,894 --> 00:30:30,000 Yes. 682 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,829 Yes. 683 00:30:31,896 --> 00:30:35,600 Perhaps an intelligence so vast it eluded me. 684 00:30:35,667 --> 00:30:36,000 Rats in a maze. 685 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,602 Rats in a maze. 686 00:30:37,669 --> 00:30:38,937 Exactly. 687 00:30:39,003 --> 00:30:41,873 Hmm? Explain. 688 00:30:41,940 --> 00:30:42,000 Well, everything we've been through 689 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,174 Well, everything we've been through 690 00:30:43,241 --> 00:30:44,609 reminds me of a laboratory experiment. 691 00:30:44,676 --> 00:30:45,977 As if something 692 00:30:46,044 --> 00:30:48,000 was testing our responses 693 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,079 was testing our responses 694 00:30:48,146 --> 00:30:49,247 to stimuli. 695 00:30:49,314 --> 00:30:51,049 Are you suggesting...? 696 00:30:51,115 --> 00:30:52,550 Are you suggesting 697 00:30:52,617 --> 00:30:54,000 that we're in some kind of laboratory? 698 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:55,220 that we're in some kind of laboratory? 699 00:30:55,286 --> 00:30:56,854 Yes. 700 00:31:06,931 --> 00:31:09,867 HASKELL: The opening seems closer, Captain. 701 00:31:09,934 --> 00:31:12,000 I've had enough of being led about in this way. 702 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,003 I've had enough of being led about in this way. 703 00:31:12,070 --> 00:31:13,938 Agreed, Captain. Hold present position. 704 00:31:14,005 --> 00:31:17,875 Good. Don't satisfy its curiosity. 705 00:31:17,942 --> 00:31:18,000 WORF: Captain, look! 706 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:21,446 WORF: Captain, look! 707 00:31:26,684 --> 00:31:28,386 Why are you so alarmed 708 00:31:28,453 --> 00:31:30,000 when I've gone to such trouble to look just like you? 709 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:32,657 when I've gone to such trouble to look just like you? 710 00:31:32,724 --> 00:31:35,093 Captain, sensors show nothing out there. 711 00:31:35,159 --> 00:31:36,000 Absolutely nothing. 712 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,628 Absolutely nothing. 713 00:31:36,694 --> 00:31:40,031 Sure is a damned ugly "nothing." 714 00:31:40,098 --> 00:31:42,000 I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise 715 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,635 I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise 716 00:31:43,701 --> 00:31:46,004 representing a federation of planets 717 00:31:46,070 --> 00:31:48,000 in this part of the galaxy. 718 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,240 in this part of the galaxy. 719 00:31:49,307 --> 00:31:52,210 Can you identify whoever or whatever you are? 720 00:31:52,277 --> 00:31:54,000 Nagilum! 721 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,345 Nagilum! 722 00:31:54,412 --> 00:31:55,480 Speaks right up 723 00:31:55,546 --> 00:31:58,082 for something your sensors say isn't there, Data. 724 00:31:58,149 --> 00:32:00,000 We still have no idea what you represent. 725 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,152 We still have no idea what you represent. 726 00:32:01,219 --> 00:32:02,186 Data. 727 00:32:02,253 --> 00:32:05,089 Nagilum. 728 00:32:05,156 --> 00:32:06,000 You are of different construction than the others. 729 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:08,493 You are of different construction than the others. 730 00:32:08,559 --> 00:32:09,661 Interesting. 731 00:32:09,727 --> 00:32:11,696 Picard... 732 00:32:15,333 --> 00:32:17,235 Riker... 733 00:32:17,302 --> 00:32:18,000 Geordi... 734 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,705 Geordi... 735 00:32:20,772 --> 00:32:22,106 Haskell... 736 00:32:23,341 --> 00:32:24,000 What are you? 737 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,709 What are you? 738 00:32:24,776 --> 00:32:26,944 Your construction 739 00:32:27,011 --> 00:32:28,313 also differs. 740 00:32:31,649 --> 00:32:34,385 Oh... 741 00:32:34,452 --> 00:32:36,000 My... construction? 742 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,188 My... construction? 743 00:32:37,255 --> 00:32:39,257 Perhaps referring to your gender, Doctor. 744 00:32:39,324 --> 00:32:42,000 Yes, well, uh, there are minor differences. 745 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:44,262 Yes, well, uh, there are minor differences. 746 00:32:44,329 --> 00:32:46,464 I'm what we call a female. 747 00:32:46,531 --> 00:32:47,532 I understand. 748 00:32:47,598 --> 00:32:48,000 The masculine and the feminine. 749 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:50,335 The masculine and the feminine. 750 00:32:50,401 --> 00:32:53,371 It is the way in which we propagate our species. 751 00:32:53,438 --> 00:32:54,000 Please demonstrate how this is accomplished. 752 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,307 Please demonstrate how this is accomplished. 753 00:32:56,374 --> 00:32:59,344 Not likely. 754 00:32:59,410 --> 00:33:00,000 Whatever you are, your actions are not welcome. 755 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:03,281 Whatever you are, your actions are not welcome. 756 00:33:03,348 --> 00:33:05,516 Let me put up the shield, sir. 757 00:33:05,583 --> 00:33:06,000 Sensors still show nothing there. 758 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:08,286 Sensors still show nothing there. 759 00:33:08,353 --> 00:33:11,389 Your life-form surprises me more and more. 760 00:33:11,456 --> 00:33:12,000 Is it true you also have only a limited existence? 761 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:15,560 Is it true you also have only a limited existence? 762 00:33:15,626 --> 00:33:17,228 Answer. 763 00:33:17,295 --> 00:33:18,000 What information do you want? 764 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,697 What information do you want? 765 00:33:19,764 --> 00:33:22,700 I don't understand the question. 766 00:33:22,767 --> 00:33:24,000 You exist, and then you cease to exist. 767 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:26,237 You exist, and then you cease to exist. 768 00:33:26,304 --> 00:33:28,406 Your minds call it "death." 769 00:33:34,312 --> 00:33:36,000 ( screaming ) 770 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:38,015 ( screaming ) 771 00:33:55,400 --> 00:33:58,369 How interesting. 772 00:34:00,505 --> 00:34:02,306 ( beeping ) 773 00:34:02,373 --> 00:34:04,409 ( electronic whine ) 774 00:34:06,444 --> 00:34:08,513 He's gone. 775 00:34:12,216 --> 00:34:15,219 We cannot allow you to do that! 776 00:34:15,286 --> 00:34:17,388 We will fight you. 777 00:34:17,455 --> 00:34:18,000 To understand death 778 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,090 To understand death 779 00:34:19,157 --> 00:34:22,360 I must amass information on every aspect of it. 780 00:34:22,427 --> 00:34:24,000 Every kind of dying. 781 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,429 Every kind of dying. 782 00:34:24,495 --> 00:34:26,497 The experiment shouldn't take more 783 00:34:26,564 --> 00:34:28,232 than a third of your crew-- 784 00:34:28,299 --> 00:34:30,000 maybe half. 785 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,568 maybe half. 786 00:34:45,183 --> 00:34:47,685 Captain's Log, Stardate 42194.7. 787 00:34:47,752 --> 00:34:48,000 It is obvious that whatever we have met 788 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:50,621 It is obvious that whatever we have met 789 00:34:50,688 --> 00:34:53,558 sees no value in our kind of life-form. 790 00:34:53,624 --> 00:34:54,000 How do we fight something that both is 791 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:57,128 How do we fight something that both is 792 00:34:57,195 --> 00:34:58,596 and is not there? 793 00:34:59,597 --> 00:35:00,000 I know this much. 794 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,365 I know this much. 795 00:35:01,432 --> 00:35:04,368 We are unimportant to it. 796 00:35:04,435 --> 00:35:06,000 WORF: In a battle for survival, Captain 797 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:06,571 WORF: In a battle for survival, Captain 798 00:35:06,637 --> 00:35:08,506 30 to 50% casualties... 799 00:35:08,573 --> 00:35:09,774 Would be appalling. 800 00:35:09,841 --> 00:35:11,876 But within acceptable limits. 801 00:35:11,943 --> 00:35:12,000 This is not a battle, Worf. 802 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,845 This is not a battle, Worf. 803 00:35:13,911 --> 00:35:17,815 No, a laboratory experiment would be the closest comparison. 804 00:35:17,882 --> 00:35:18,000 Is there any reason for not believing this Nagilum? 805 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:21,486 Is there any reason for not believing this Nagilum? 806 00:35:21,552 --> 00:35:22,487 No. 807 00:35:22,553 --> 00:35:23,654 All evidence indicates 808 00:35:23,721 --> 00:35:24,000 it is willing and able to do as it proposes. 809 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:26,390 it is willing and able to do as it proposes. 810 00:35:26,457 --> 00:35:27,625 Agreed. 811 00:35:27,692 --> 00:35:30,000 Under the circumstances, I think there is only one decision. 812 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,362 Under the circumstances, I think there is only one decision. 813 00:35:31,429 --> 00:35:32,663 I will not stand by 814 00:35:32,730 --> 00:35:36,000 while half my crew is slaughtered. 815 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,367 while half my crew is slaughtered. 816 00:35:36,434 --> 00:35:37,268 Sir, I do not believe 817 00:35:37,335 --> 00:35:39,303 there is anything you can do to prevent it. 818 00:35:39,370 --> 00:35:40,838 Yes, there is. 819 00:35:40,905 --> 00:35:42,000 What? 820 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,440 What? 821 00:35:42,507 --> 00:35:45,209 Destroy the Enterprise. 822 00:35:47,945 --> 00:35:48,000 Isn't that a little like curing the disease 823 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:51,449 Isn't that a little like curing the disease 824 00:35:51,516 --> 00:35:53,284 by killing the patient? 825 00:35:54,585 --> 00:35:57,788 It's better than standing around helplessly. 826 00:35:57,855 --> 00:35:59,490 ( sighs ) 827 00:35:59,557 --> 00:36:00,000 Why do I get the feeling 828 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,559 Why do I get the feeling 829 00:36:01,626 --> 00:36:04,829 that this was not the time to join this ship? 830 00:36:15,673 --> 00:36:18,000 COMPUTER: Recognize Picard, Jean-Luc. 831 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,610 COMPUTER: Recognize Picard, Jean-Luc. 832 00:36:19,677 --> 00:36:23,180 Recognize Riker, William T. 833 00:36:23,247 --> 00:36:24,000 Initiate auto-destruct sequence. 834 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:26,484 Initiate auto-destruct sequence. 835 00:36:26,551 --> 00:36:28,619 Does Riker, William T., concur? 836 00:36:28,686 --> 00:36:30,000 I do. 837 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,187 I do. 838 00:36:30,254 --> 00:36:32,690 Initiate auto-destruct sequence. 839 00:36:32,757 --> 00:36:35,426 Desired time interval. 840 00:36:37,261 --> 00:36:38,629 Stand by. 841 00:36:38,696 --> 00:36:40,631 Interesting question. 842 00:36:40,698 --> 00:36:42,000 How long to prepare to die? 843 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,267 How long to prepare to die? 844 00:36:43,334 --> 00:36:46,404 What would be least painful for our crew? 845 00:36:46,470 --> 00:36:47,738 Move to it quickly 846 00:36:47,805 --> 00:36:48,000 or allow them time 847 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,407 or allow them time 848 00:36:49,473 --> 00:36:51,709 to prepare for it thoroughly? 849 00:36:52,810 --> 00:36:54,000 Well, 20 minutes-- nice round figure? 850 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:57,715 Well, 20 minutes-- nice round figure? 851 00:37:02,453 --> 00:37:04,889 Initiate auto-destruct. 852 00:37:04,956 --> 00:37:06,000 Interval... 853 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,325 Interval... 854 00:37:07,391 --> 00:37:09,493 20 minutes. 855 00:37:09,560 --> 00:37:12,000 20 minutes to auto-destruct. 856 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,530 20 minutes to auto-destruct. 857 00:37:13,598 --> 00:37:15,866 ( rhythmic buzzing ) 858 00:37:15,933 --> 00:37:18,000 19 Minutes, 50 seconds. 859 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,870 19 Minutes, 50 seconds. 860 00:37:24,976 --> 00:37:25,977 ( soft piano music plays ) 861 00:37:34,619 --> 00:37:35,686 ( door chimes ) 862 00:37:38,389 --> 00:37:39,590 Come. 863 00:37:43,694 --> 00:37:48,000 Our destroying ourselves won't change its mind, Captain. 864 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,265 Our destroying ourselves won't change its mind, Captain. 865 00:37:48,332 --> 00:37:49,567 I would feel that. 866 00:37:49,634 --> 00:37:52,703 You didn't mention you were that certain. 867 00:37:52,770 --> 00:37:54,000 I was wrong not to tell you. 868 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,705 I was wrong not to tell you. 869 00:37:54,772 --> 00:37:57,642 And your decision may also be wrong. 870 00:38:01,646 --> 00:38:03,481 ( door chimes ) 871 00:38:03,547 --> 00:38:05,016 Yes, come in, please. 872 00:38:09,654 --> 00:38:11,589 I have a question, sir. 873 00:38:11,656 --> 00:38:12,000 Yes, Data, what is it? 874 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:15,459 Yes, Data, what is it? 875 00:38:15,526 --> 00:38:17,528 What is death? 876 00:38:19,630 --> 00:38:21,699 Oh, is that all? 877 00:38:21,766 --> 00:38:24,000 Well, Data, you're asking 878 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,069 Well, Data, you're asking 879 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:30,000 probably the most difficult of all questions. 880 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,308 probably the most difficult of all questions. 881 00:38:34,145 --> 00:38:36,000 Some see it as a changing into an indestructible form. 882 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:38,883 Some see it as a changing into an indestructible form. 883 00:38:38,949 --> 00:38:40,618 Forever unchanging. 884 00:38:40,685 --> 00:38:42,000 They believe that the purpose of the entire universe 885 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:45,489 They believe that the purpose of the entire universe 886 00:38:45,556 --> 00:38:47,725 is to then maintain that form 887 00:38:47,792 --> 00:38:48,000 in an Earth-like garden, which will give delight 888 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:51,028 in an Earth-like garden, which will give delight 889 00:38:51,095 --> 00:38:53,397 and pleasure through all eternity. 890 00:38:53,464 --> 00:38:54,000 On the other hand, there are those 891 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,666 On the other hand, there are those 892 00:38:55,733 --> 00:38:56,967 who hold to the idea 893 00:38:57,034 --> 00:38:59,537 of our blinking into nothingness... 894 00:38:59,603 --> 00:39:00,000 ( snap ) 895 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,538 ( snap ) 896 00:39:00,604 --> 00:39:02,606 with all of our experiences 897 00:39:02,673 --> 00:39:06,000 and hopes and dreams merely a delusion. 898 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,712 and hopes and dreams merely a delusion. 899 00:39:07,778 --> 00:39:10,915 Which do you believe, sir? 900 00:39:17,855 --> 00:39:18,000 Considering the marvelous complexity of the universe-- 901 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:21,826 Considering the marvelous complexity of the universe-- 902 00:39:21,892 --> 00:39:23,728 its clockwork perfection 903 00:39:23,794 --> 00:39:24,000 its balances of this against that 904 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:26,797 its balances of this against that 905 00:39:26,864 --> 00:39:27,965 matter, energy 906 00:39:28,032 --> 00:39:30,000 gravitation, time, dimension-- 907 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,569 gravitation, time, dimension-- 908 00:39:31,635 --> 00:39:34,672 I believe that our existence must be more 909 00:39:34,739 --> 00:39:36,000 than either of these philosophies. 910 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,141 than either of these philosophies. 911 00:39:37,208 --> 00:39:40,544 That what we are 912 00:39:40,611 --> 00:39:42,000 goes beyond Euclidean or other practical measuring systems 913 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:45,082 goes beyond Euclidean or other practical measuring systems 914 00:39:45,149 --> 00:39:47,685 and that our existence 915 00:39:47,752 --> 00:39:48,000 is part of a reality 916 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,687 is part of a reality 917 00:39:49,754 --> 00:39:54,000 beyond what we understand now as reality. 918 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,458 beyond what we understand now as reality. 919 00:39:57,695 --> 00:40:00,000 We should not let ourselves die, Jean-Luc. 920 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,065 We should not let ourselves die, Jean-Luc. 921 00:40:03,801 --> 00:40:06,000 I agree with her... Jean-Luc. 922 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:08,939 I agree with her... Jean-Luc. 923 00:40:09,006 --> 00:40:12,000 TROI: If only half of us live 924 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,610 TROI: If only half of us live 925 00:40:12,676 --> 00:40:16,580 then I would rather take my chances on being one that does. 926 00:40:16,647 --> 00:40:18,000 Yes, it is wrong of you to force us. 927 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,916 Yes, it is wrong of you to force us. 928 00:40:18,983 --> 00:40:20,751 It is wrong. 929 00:40:20,818 --> 00:40:24,000 Yes, this is very wrong. 930 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,955 Yes, this is very wrong. 931 00:40:25,022 --> 00:40:29,827 Neither of you should be reacting in this way. 932 00:40:31,829 --> 00:40:33,197 Computer... 933 00:40:33,264 --> 00:40:36,000 locate Commander Data for me. 934 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,500 locate Commander Data for me. 935 00:40:37,768 --> 00:40:40,437 Commander Data is on the Bridge. 936 00:40:43,107 --> 00:40:46,010 It's not going to work, Nagilum. 937 00:40:48,813 --> 00:40:51,515 DATA: Captain, we are clear. 938 00:40:51,582 --> 00:40:53,784 We are out of the void. 939 00:40:56,086 --> 00:40:58,022 RIKER: It's gone, Captain. 940 00:40:58,088 --> 00:41:00,000 We can abort the auto-destruct. 941 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,724 We can abort the auto-destruct. 942 00:41:00,791 --> 00:41:02,026 Hold, Number One. 943 00:41:02,092 --> 00:41:03,027 But, Captain... 944 00:41:03,093 --> 00:41:04,495 Hold. 945 00:41:07,998 --> 00:41:10,734 COMPUTER: One minute to auto-destruct. 946 00:41:10,801 --> 00:41:12,000 We are out of the void, sir. 947 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,770 We are out of the void, sir. 948 00:41:12,837 --> 00:41:14,738 You may stop auto-destruct. 949 00:41:14,805 --> 00:41:17,541 Mr. Crusher, warp six, any heading. 950 00:41:17,608 --> 00:41:18,000 Now. 951 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,843 Now. 952 00:41:23,180 --> 00:41:24,000 COMPUTER: 50 seconds to auto-destruct. 953 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,684 COMPUTER: 50 seconds to auto-destruct. 954 00:41:26,750 --> 00:41:30,000 ( alarm wailing ) 955 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,989 ( alarm wailing ) 956 00:41:32,056 --> 00:41:34,592 40 seconds to auto-destruct. 957 00:41:34,658 --> 00:41:36,000 Captain. 958 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,760 Captain. 959 00:41:36,827 --> 00:41:40,698 It could all be part of the illusion. 960 00:41:40,764 --> 00:41:42,000 Commander Data, report. 961 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,967 Commander Data, report. 962 00:41:43,033 --> 00:41:44,735 All navigational systems 963 00:41:44,802 --> 00:41:47,838 confirm we are at warp six, on course, sir. 964 00:41:49,807 --> 00:41:50,875 Counselor Troi? 965 00:41:50,941 --> 00:41:51,876 Captain 966 00:41:51,942 --> 00:41:52,977 it has gone. 967 00:41:53,043 --> 00:41:54,000 I no longer feel its presence. 968 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,179 I no longer feel its presence. 969 00:41:55,246 --> 00:41:58,249 20 seconds to auto-destruct. 970 00:42:06,323 --> 00:42:09,560 Ten seconds to auto-destruct. 971 00:42:09,627 --> 00:42:10,861 Captain. 972 00:42:12,630 --> 00:42:14,798 Abort auto-destruct sequence. 973 00:42:14,865 --> 00:42:17,034 Riker, William T., do you concur? 974 00:42:17,101 --> 00:42:18,000 Yes, absolutely. 975 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,102 Yes, absolutely. 976 00:42:18,168 --> 00:42:20,671 I do indeed concur wholeheartedly. 977 00:42:20,738 --> 00:42:22,840 Auto-destruct canceled. 978 00:42:28,345 --> 00:42:30,000 A simple "yes" would have sufficed, Number One. 979 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,749 A simple "yes" would have sufficed, Number One. 980 00:42:31,815 --> 00:42:35,753 I didn't want there to be any chance of misunderstanding. 981 00:42:35,819 --> 00:42:36,000 Of course. 982 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:36,921 Of course. 983 00:42:36,987 --> 00:42:38,989 You have the Bridge. 984 00:42:47,798 --> 00:42:48,000 He sure held that bluff to the last second. 985 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:51,235 He sure held that bluff to the last second. 986 00:42:51,302 --> 00:42:52,703 Didn't he, sir? 987 00:42:52,770 --> 00:42:54,000 Was he bluffing? 988 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,772 Was he bluffing? 989 00:43:00,911 --> 00:43:04,715 Well, Nagilum, I hope you got what you needed. 990 00:43:04,782 --> 00:43:06,000 You have provided me 991 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,317 You have provided me 992 00:43:06,383 --> 00:43:08,786 with much more than I needed. 993 00:43:10,788 --> 00:43:12,000 Why did you release us? 994 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,356 Why did you release us? 995 00:43:12,423 --> 00:43:15,793 You could have seen the way we faced death. 996 00:43:15,859 --> 00:43:17,261 It wasn't necessary. 997 00:43:17,328 --> 00:43:18,000 I have learned all I needed to know. 998 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,897 I have learned all I needed to know. 999 00:43:19,964 --> 00:43:23,701 Would you like me to share some of my conclusions? 1000 00:43:23,767 --> 00:43:24,000 I'm not interested. 1001 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,902 I'm not interested. 1002 00:43:24,969 --> 00:43:26,203 Oh, of course you are. 1003 00:43:26,270 --> 00:43:29,606 You are too inquisitive not to want to know. 1004 00:43:29,673 --> 00:43:30,000 You seem to find no tranquility in anything. 1005 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:33,978 You seem to find no tranquility in anything. 1006 00:43:34,044 --> 00:43:36,000 You struggle against the inevitable. 1007 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,781 You struggle against the inevitable. 1008 00:43:37,848 --> 00:43:40,250 You thrive on conflict. 1009 00:43:40,317 --> 00:43:41,819 You are selfish 1010 00:43:41,885 --> 00:43:42,000 yet you value loyalty. 1011 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,121 yet you value loyalty. 1012 00:43:44,188 --> 00:43:48,000 You are rash, quick to judge, slow to change. 1013 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:48,892 You are rash, quick to judge, slow to change. 1014 00:43:48,959 --> 00:43:51,628 It's amazing you've survived. 1015 00:43:51,695 --> 00:43:53,163 Be that as it may 1016 00:43:53,230 --> 00:43:54,000 as species, we have no common ground. 1017 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:56,800 as species, we have no common ground. 1018 00:43:56,867 --> 00:43:58,802 You are too aggressive... 1019 00:43:58,869 --> 00:44:00,000 too hostile, too militant. 1020 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,704 too hostile, too militant. 1021 00:44:00,771 --> 00:44:03,907 During this period, you, too, have been evaluated. 1022 00:44:03,974 --> 00:44:06,000 It would seem that we have at least one thing in common. 1023 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,945 It would seem that we have at least one thing in common. 1024 00:44:08,012 --> 00:44:08,946 Oh? 1025 00:44:09,013 --> 00:44:10,280 Curiosity. 1026 00:44:10,347 --> 00:44:12,000 The point is well taken, Captain. 1027 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,951 The point is well taken, Captain. 1028 00:44:14,018 --> 00:44:17,221 Perhaps that is a trait we share. 1029 00:44:17,287 --> 00:44:18,000 Then perhaps we shall meet again 1030 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:20,024 Then perhaps we shall meet again 1031 00:44:20,090 --> 00:44:24,000 but, next time, it will be out here among the stars. 1032 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:24,395 but, next time, it will be out here among the stars. 1033 00:44:32,803 --> 00:44:34,872 Ensign, put us back on course. 1034 00:44:34,938 --> 00:44:35,873 Warp three. 1035 00:44:35,939 --> 00:44:36,000 Aye, sir, warp three. 1036 00:44:36,000 --> 00:44:37,674 Aye, sir, warp three. 1037 00:44:37,741 --> 00:44:40,744 And, Ensign, if you encounter any holes... 1038 00:44:40,811 --> 00:44:42,000 steer clear. 1039 00:44:42,000 --> 00:44:42,813 steer clear.