1 00:00:02,469 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 42494.8. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,439 Captain's Log, Stardate 42494.8. 3 00:00:06,506 --> 00:00:09,409 The Enterprise is bound for Star Station India 4 00:00:09,476 --> 00:00:12,000 to rendezvous with a Starfleet medical courier. 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,312 to rendezvous with a Starfleet medical courier. 6 00:00:12,379 --> 00:00:15,682 We've been told only that our presence is imperative. 7 00:00:15,749 --> 00:00:18,000 Hopefully, the mission will give me further opportunities 8 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,419 Hopefully, the mission will give me further opportunities 9 00:00:19,486 --> 00:00:22,622 to assess the performance of our new Chief Medical Officer. 10 00:00:22,689 --> 00:00:23,490 ( door chime ) 11 00:00:23,556 --> 00:00:24,000 Come. 12 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,091 Come. 13 00:00:27,694 --> 00:00:30,000 You wanted to see me, Captain? 14 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,196 You wanted to see me, Captain? 15 00:00:30,263 --> 00:00:33,199 Yes, Counselor. 16 00:00:33,266 --> 00:00:34,701 Come. 17 00:00:34,768 --> 00:00:36,000 Sit down. 18 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,269 Sit down. 19 00:00:38,605 --> 00:00:39,672 Counselor 20 00:00:39,739 --> 00:00:42,000 you've had the opportunity 21 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,075 you've had the opportunity 22 00:00:42,142 --> 00:00:45,412 to observe Dr. Pulaski for some time now. 23 00:00:45,478 --> 00:00:48,000 How would you evaluate her as a Chief Medical Officer? 24 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,816 How would you evaluate her as a Chief Medical Officer? 25 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:51,384 I've never met 26 00:00:51,451 --> 00:00:53,820 a more dedicated physician. 27 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:54,000 I would say she has a passion for her work. 28 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:57,724 I would say she has a passion for her work. 29 00:00:57,791 --> 00:00:59,359 Mm, yes, of course. 30 00:01:00,393 --> 00:01:04,197 I entirely agree. 31 00:01:04,264 --> 00:01:06,000 Is it possible that such consuming dedication 32 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:07,367 Is it possible that such consuming dedication 33 00:01:07,434 --> 00:01:09,669 could interfere with her judgment? 34 00:01:09,736 --> 00:01:12,000 I feel your concern, Captain, but I don't share it. 35 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,706 I feel your concern, Captain, but I don't share it. 36 00:01:13,773 --> 00:01:17,243 Perhaps because I've had the opportunity 37 00:01:17,310 --> 00:01:18,000 to spend more time with her and get to know her better. 38 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:20,847 to spend more time with her and get to know her better. 39 00:01:20,914 --> 00:01:22,715 Yes, perhaps you're right. 40 00:01:22,782 --> 00:01:24,000 DATA: Captain, we are picking up a faint distress signal 41 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:26,786 DATA: Captain, we are picking up a faint distress signal 42 00:01:26,853 --> 00:01:28,755 on an open subspace frequency. 43 00:01:28,822 --> 00:01:30,000 It appears to be coming from an adjacent sector. 44 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:32,225 It appears to be coming from an adjacent sector. 45 00:01:32,292 --> 00:01:34,661 Respond on the same frequency. 46 00:01:40,400 --> 00:01:42,000 Have you locked on to that transmission? 47 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,836 Have you locked on to that transmission? 48 00:01:42,902 --> 00:01:43,970 Aye, sir. 49 00:01:44,037 --> 00:01:46,739 A voice-only transmission from the USS Lantree 50 00:01:46,806 --> 00:01:48,000 a Federation supply ship. 51 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,041 a Federation supply ship. 52 00:01:48,107 --> 00:01:51,845 USS Lantree, this is Picard of the Enterprise. 53 00:01:51,911 --> 00:01:54,000 What is the nature of your emergency? 54 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,814 What is the nature of your emergency? 55 00:01:54,881 --> 00:01:57,450 MAN: ...can't hold out anymore. 56 00:01:57,517 --> 00:01:58,651 We are dying... 57 00:01:58,718 --> 00:01:59,652 Too many to help... 58 00:01:59,719 --> 00:02:00,000 We are still receiving their signal, Captain 59 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,355 We are still receiving their signal, Captain 60 00:02:02,422 --> 00:02:04,157 but there is no message. 61 00:02:04,224 --> 00:02:06,000 Lantree... 62 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,259 Lantree... 63 00:02:06,326 --> 00:02:10,363 are you under attack? 64 00:02:10,430 --> 00:02:12,000 ( static ) 65 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,732 ( static ) 66 00:02:14,601 --> 00:02:16,603 Lantree? 67 00:02:36,823 --> 00:02:41,394 Space, the final frontier. 68 00:02:41,461 --> 00:02:42,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 69 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:45,265 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 70 00:02:45,331 --> 00:02:47,267 Its continuing mission-- 71 00:02:47,333 --> 00:02:48,000 to explore strange new worlds 72 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:51,237 to explore strange new worlds 73 00:02:51,304 --> 00:02:54,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 74 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,708 to seek out new life and new civilizations 75 00:02:55,775 --> 00:02:59,846 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 76 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:06,000 USS Lantree, this is the Enterprise. 77 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,246 USS Lantree, this is the Enterprise. 78 00:04:08,915 --> 00:04:11,250 Come in, Lantree. 79 00:04:14,053 --> 00:04:17,323 Replay that last transmission. 80 00:04:17,390 --> 00:04:18,000 ...can't hold out anymore. 81 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,792 ...can't hold out anymore. 82 00:04:19,859 --> 00:04:21,761 We are dying... 83 00:04:21,828 --> 00:04:23,896 Too many to help... 84 00:04:23,963 --> 00:04:24,000 Have we got a fix on her? 85 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,865 Have we got a fix on her? 86 00:04:25,932 --> 00:04:30,000 2.2 milliparsecs, bearing 3-0 at 145 degrees, sir. 87 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,804 2.2 milliparsecs, bearing 3-0 at 145 degrees, sir. 88 00:04:31,871 --> 00:04:32,839 Number One? 89 00:04:32,905 --> 00:04:34,273 We better take a look. 90 00:04:34,340 --> 00:04:36,000 What kind of vessel is she? 91 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:36,509 What kind of vessel is she? 92 00:04:36,576 --> 00:04:39,045 The Lantree is a class 6 Federation supply ship 93 00:04:39,112 --> 00:04:40,880 assigned to the Gamma 7 Sector. 94 00:04:40,947 --> 00:04:42,000 Captain L.I. Telaka, commanding. 95 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,316 Captain L.I. Telaka, commanding. 96 00:04:43,383 --> 00:04:46,052 Normal complement, 26 officers and crew. 97 00:04:46,119 --> 00:04:47,387 Armed? 98 00:04:47,453 --> 00:04:48,000 Class 3, defensive only. 99 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,055 Class 3, defensive only. 100 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:50,690 Is she still underway? 101 00:04:50,757 --> 00:04:51,858 Aye, sir. 102 00:04:51,924 --> 00:04:53,726 Adjust course to intercept. 103 00:04:53,793 --> 00:04:54,000 Warp 7. 104 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:55,028 Warp 7. 105 00:04:55,094 --> 00:04:57,030 Adjusting course to intercept. 106 00:04:57,096 --> 00:04:58,364 Warp 7, sir. 107 00:05:06,773 --> 00:05:09,442 Engineering, transfer to Bridge. 108 00:05:10,877 --> 00:05:12,000 We are closing on the Lantree, Captain. 109 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:13,880 We are closing on the Lantree, Captain. 110 00:05:13,946 --> 00:05:15,481 Take us out of warp. 111 00:05:15,548 --> 00:05:18,000 Establish parallel course and match speed. 112 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,818 Establish parallel course and match speed. 113 00:05:18,885 --> 00:05:20,353 Yes, sir. 114 00:05:26,392 --> 00:05:28,027 Hailing frequencies. 115 00:05:28,094 --> 00:05:29,962 Open. 116 00:05:30,029 --> 00:05:32,632 Lantree, this is the Enterprise. 117 00:05:36,569 --> 00:05:39,972 Captain Telaka, this is Picard of the Enterprise. 118 00:05:40,039 --> 00:05:41,941 Do you read me? 119 00:05:42,008 --> 00:05:44,877 No life signs, Captain. 120 00:05:44,944 --> 00:05:46,746 Counselor? 121 00:05:46,813 --> 00:05:48,000 Nothing, Captain. 122 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,015 Nothing, Captain. 123 00:05:49,082 --> 00:05:51,984 RIKER: What else have we got in the neighborhood? 124 00:05:52,051 --> 00:05:54,000 WESLEY: No other vessels of any kind within two parsecs. 125 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,588 WESLEY: No other vessels of any kind within two parsecs. 126 00:05:55,655 --> 00:05:57,056 No battle damage. 127 00:05:57,123 --> 00:05:59,692 All systems seem functional, Captain. 128 00:05:59,759 --> 00:06:00,000 Everything is in perfect order. 129 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:02,595 Everything is in perfect order. 130 00:06:02,662 --> 00:06:05,064 We have to board her, Captain. 131 00:06:05,131 --> 00:06:06,000 Possibly, Mr. Worf. 132 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,033 Possibly, Mr. Worf. 133 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:08,601 Number One? 134 00:06:08,668 --> 00:06:11,104 If we gain control of her systems remotely 135 00:06:11,170 --> 00:06:12,000 we could activate the viewscreen. 136 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,506 we could activate the viewscreen. 137 00:06:13,573 --> 00:06:15,575 That way, at least we could look at the Bridge. 138 00:06:15,641 --> 00:06:16,676 Agreed. 139 00:06:24,183 --> 00:06:26,853 Computer, security override request. 140 00:06:26,919 --> 00:06:27,887 Identify. 141 00:06:27,954 --> 00:06:30,000 Picard, Jean-Luc, Captain, USS Enterprise. 142 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,557 Picard, Jean-Luc, Captain, USS Enterprise. 143 00:06:31,624 --> 00:06:35,561 Request control access Starfleet ship USS Lantree. 144 00:06:35,628 --> 00:06:36,000 Iso Telaka, commanding. 145 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,463 Iso Telaka, commanding. 146 00:06:37,530 --> 00:06:38,931 Enter access code. 147 00:06:38,998 --> 00:06:42,000 Omicron omicron alpha yellow daystar two seven. 148 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,535 Omicron omicron alpha yellow daystar two seven. 149 00:06:42,602 --> 00:06:43,603 Enable. 150 00:06:46,606 --> 00:06:48,000 DATA: I have verified receipt 151 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,007 DATA: I have verified receipt 152 00:06:48,074 --> 00:06:50,143 of the access codes for the Lantree, Captain. 153 00:06:50,209 --> 00:06:51,077 Grand. 154 00:06:51,144 --> 00:06:52,145 Commence operations. 155 00:06:52,211 --> 00:06:54,000 Our first move will be to shut down the engines. 156 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,981 Our first move will be to shut down the engines. 157 00:06:55,047 --> 00:06:56,649 LA FORGE: Standing by, Commander. 158 00:06:56,716 --> 00:06:57,650 The Lantree computer 159 00:06:57,717 --> 00:07:00,000 reports access codes received and accepted, sir. 160 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,186 reports access codes received and accepted, sir. 161 00:07:00,253 --> 00:07:02,522 Sick Bay on alert, Captain. 162 00:07:02,588 --> 00:07:04,457 The interlock is engaged. 163 00:07:04,524 --> 00:07:06,000 The Lantree is responding, sir. 164 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,459 The Lantree is responding, sir. 165 00:07:06,526 --> 00:07:08,027 We have override control of her Bridge, Captain. 166 00:07:08,094 --> 00:07:09,796 All systems answering. 167 00:07:09,862 --> 00:07:10,797 All right. 168 00:07:10,863 --> 00:07:12,000 Let's have a look. 169 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,665 Let's have a look. 170 00:07:12,732 --> 00:07:15,701 LA FORGE: Lantree Bridge monitor, engaging. 171 00:07:18,905 --> 00:07:20,773 You reading anything, Doctor? 172 00:07:20,840 --> 00:07:23,709 Still no signs of life, Captain. 173 00:07:23,776 --> 00:07:24,000 Magnify. 174 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:26,212 Magnify. 175 00:07:33,052 --> 00:07:35,988 That must be Captain Telaka on the left. 176 00:07:36,055 --> 00:07:37,223 Let's look at him. 177 00:07:42,728 --> 00:07:44,230 Closer. 178 00:07:52,738 --> 00:07:54,000 My God. 179 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,607 My God. 180 00:07:56,309 --> 00:07:59,946 Looks like they had a battle with time. 181 00:08:00,012 --> 00:08:01,180 And lost. 182 00:08:01,247 --> 00:08:04,217 Heart, lungs, liver... 183 00:08:04,283 --> 00:08:06,000 everything. 184 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,118 everything. 185 00:08:06,185 --> 00:08:07,887 What is it? 186 00:08:07,954 --> 00:08:09,889 They died of natural causes. 187 00:08:09,956 --> 00:08:11,791 Natural causes? 188 00:08:11,858 --> 00:08:12,000 What in nature could cause that? 189 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:14,961 What in nature could cause that? 190 00:08:15,027 --> 00:08:17,263 PULASKI: For the record, Captain 191 00:08:17,330 --> 00:08:18,000 they died of old age. 192 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,165 they died of old age. 193 00:08:32,211 --> 00:08:35,281 We've downloaded the Lantree's logs, sir. 194 00:08:35,348 --> 00:08:36,000 Play back the Captain's last entry. 195 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:38,818 Play back the Captain's last entry. 196 00:08:38,885 --> 00:08:41,854 Captain's Log, Stardate 42493.1. 197 00:08:41,921 --> 00:08:42,000 There are only six of us left. 198 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:44,724 There are only six of us left. 199 00:08:44,790 --> 00:08:47,760 We've set course for the nearest Federation outpost 200 00:08:47,827 --> 00:08:48,000 but I am afraid it's too late. 201 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:49,795 but I am afraid it's too late. 202 00:08:49,862 --> 00:08:53,532 All attempts to analyze what is happening have failed. 203 00:08:53,599 --> 00:08:54,000 In the last few hours 204 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,834 In the last few hours 205 00:08:54,901 --> 00:08:59,071 I've watched friends grow old and die. 206 00:08:59,138 --> 00:09:00,000 And I'm seeing it happen to me. 207 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,274 And I'm seeing it happen to me. 208 00:09:01,340 --> 00:09:03,876 Captain L.I. Telaka, USS Lantree. 209 00:09:08,214 --> 00:09:10,783 Captain Telaka was my age, sir. 210 00:09:13,152 --> 00:09:14,487 Doctor? 211 00:09:14,553 --> 00:09:17,590 Every member of the Lantree crew had a complete examination 212 00:09:17,657 --> 00:09:18,000 at the beginning of his duty cycle, eight weeks ago. 213 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:20,927 at the beginning of his duty cycle, eight weeks ago. 214 00:09:20,993 --> 00:09:22,728 They were in perfect health. 215 00:09:22,795 --> 00:09:24,000 Nothing else since? 216 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,097 Nothing else since? 217 00:09:25,164 --> 00:09:28,901 A single medical entry noting that the First Officer 218 00:09:28,968 --> 00:09:30,000 was treated for Thelusian flu five days ago. 219 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:32,104 was treated for Thelusian flu five days ago. 220 00:09:32,171 --> 00:09:33,873 Thelusian flu? 221 00:09:33,940 --> 00:09:36,000 It's an exotic, but harmless rhinal virus. 222 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,142 It's an exotic, but harmless rhinal virus. 223 00:09:36,208 --> 00:09:37,710 It couldn't have caused this. 224 00:09:37,777 --> 00:09:40,713 The last port of call for the Lantree 225 00:09:40,780 --> 00:09:42,000 was the Darwin Genetic Research Station 226 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,883 was the Darwin Genetic Research Station 227 00:09:43,950 --> 00:09:46,319 on Gagarin IV, three days ago. 228 00:09:46,385 --> 00:09:48,000 Whatever happened, it could be something 229 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,287 Whatever happened, it could be something 230 00:09:48,354 --> 00:09:49,889 that the Lantree crew already had 231 00:09:49,956 --> 00:09:51,624 or it could have come from Gagarin. 232 00:09:51,691 --> 00:09:53,726 At the very least 233 00:09:53,793 --> 00:09:54,000 the people from Darwin Station deserve a warning. 234 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:56,028 the people from Darwin Station deserve a warning. 235 00:09:56,095 --> 00:09:58,631 We may have to consider a quarantine. 236 00:09:59,799 --> 00:10:00,000 You'll agree that we should quarantine the Lantree? 237 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,735 You'll agree that we should quarantine the Lantree? 238 00:10:02,802 --> 00:10:04,370 Absolutely. 239 00:10:04,437 --> 00:10:06,000 Lieutenant, initiate the quarantine transmitters 240 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,906 Lieutenant, initiate the quarantine transmitters 241 00:10:06,973 --> 00:10:09,275 on the Lantree, and activate her marker beacons. 242 00:10:09,342 --> 00:10:11,610 We'll need to find her again. 243 00:10:11,677 --> 00:10:12,000 Aye, sir. 244 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,045 Aye, sir. 245 00:10:24,390 --> 00:10:27,793 Quarantine warnings active on all frequencies, Captain. 246 00:10:27,860 --> 00:10:29,862 AUTOMATED VOICE: Extreme caution. 247 00:10:29,929 --> 00:10:30,000 The USS Lantree is a quarantined vessel 248 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,298 The USS Lantree is a quarantined vessel 249 00:10:32,365 --> 00:10:34,266 by order of Starfleet Command. 250 00:10:34,333 --> 00:10:35,267 Do not board. 251 00:10:35,334 --> 00:10:36,000 Set course for Gagarin IV. 252 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,769 Set course for Gagarin IV. 253 00:10:36,836 --> 00:10:37,770 Warp 7. 254 00:10:37,837 --> 00:10:39,105 Course and speed set, sir. 255 00:10:39,171 --> 00:10:40,773 AUTOMATED VOICE: Extreme caution... 256 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:41,774 Engage. 257 00:10:41,841 --> 00:10:42,000 ...is a quarantined vessel... 258 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,010 ...is a quarantined vessel... 259 00:10:54,453 --> 00:10:56,222 Captain's Log, supplemental. 260 00:10:56,288 --> 00:10:59,258 We're en route to the Federation Research Station 261 00:10:59,325 --> 00:11:00,000 on Gagarin IV. 262 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,760 on Gagarin IV. 263 00:11:00,826 --> 00:11:03,229 The mere thought of a possible connection 264 00:11:03,295 --> 00:11:05,765 between the Lantree tragedy and a genetic research facility 265 00:11:05,831 --> 00:11:06,000 fills me with profound apprehension. 266 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:08,901 fills me with profound apprehension. 267 00:11:11,370 --> 00:11:12,000 We're approaching Gagarin IV, Captain. 268 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,406 We're approaching Gagarin IV, Captain. 269 00:11:13,472 --> 00:11:15,274 Standard orbit, Mr. Crusher. 270 00:11:15,341 --> 00:11:16,442 Aye, sir. 271 00:11:16,509 --> 00:11:17,410 Hailing frequencies. 272 00:11:17,476 --> 00:11:18,000 Open. 273 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,778 Open. 274 00:11:18,844 --> 00:11:20,279 Darwin Station 275 00:11:20,346 --> 00:11:24,000 this is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 276 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,450 this is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 277 00:11:24,517 --> 00:11:26,352 Enterprise, this is Darwin Station. 278 00:11:26,419 --> 00:11:28,054 I'm Dr. Kingsley. 279 00:11:28,120 --> 00:11:30,000 We've just declared a medical emergency here. 280 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,756 We've just declared a medical emergency here. 281 00:11:30,823 --> 00:11:32,425 We need your help. 282 00:11:32,491 --> 00:11:34,293 Uh, Dr. Kingsley 283 00:11:34,360 --> 00:11:36,000 what is the nature of your emergency? 284 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,296 what is the nature of your emergency? 285 00:11:37,363 --> 00:11:39,398 To whom am I speaking, please? 286 00:11:39,465 --> 00:11:42,000 I'm Dr. Pulaski, Chief Medical Officer. 287 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,201 I'm Dr. Pulaski, Chief Medical Officer. 288 00:11:42,268 --> 00:11:43,335 Katherine Pulaski? 289 00:11:43,402 --> 00:11:46,405 Author of Linear Models of Viral Propagation? 290 00:11:46,472 --> 00:11:48,000 That was a long time ago. 291 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,407 That was a long time ago. 292 00:11:48,474 --> 00:11:50,276 But still the standard. 293 00:11:50,342 --> 00:11:52,378 I can't think of anyone I'd rather be dealing with. 294 00:11:52,445 --> 00:11:54,000 Doctor, we're experiencing the rapid onset 295 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:56,215 Doctor, we're experiencing the rapid onset 296 00:11:56,282 --> 00:11:57,450 of geriatric phenomena. 297 00:11:57,516 --> 00:12:00,000 The first symptom is sudden, acute arthritic inflammation. 298 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,887 The first symptom is sudden, acute arthritic inflammation. 299 00:12:01,954 --> 00:12:04,857 Then the aging process accelerates. 300 00:12:04,924 --> 00:12:06,000 The Lantree. 301 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,459 The Lantree. 302 00:12:06,525 --> 00:12:07,393 Dr. Pulaski 303 00:12:07,460 --> 00:12:11,230 I celebrated my 35th birthday a week ago. 304 00:12:13,365 --> 00:12:15,501 Doctor, we understand that Darwin Station 305 00:12:15,568 --> 00:12:17,303 is involved in genetic research. 306 00:12:17,369 --> 00:12:18,000 Is there a possible connection? 307 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,305 Is there a possible connection? 308 00:12:19,371 --> 00:12:21,974 Our research here is limited to human genetics. 309 00:12:22,041 --> 00:12:23,442 I can assure you we're not dealing 310 00:12:23,509 --> 00:12:24,000 with something that got away from us. 311 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,478 with something that got away from us. 312 00:12:25,544 --> 00:12:27,947 We believe that we were infected by a supply ship 313 00:12:28,013 --> 00:12:29,448 that was here three days ago. 314 00:12:29,515 --> 00:12:30,000 Doctor, if you're speaking of the Lantree 315 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,450 Doctor, if you're speaking of the Lantree 316 00:12:31,517 --> 00:12:34,453 we encountered it a few hours ago. 317 00:12:34,520 --> 00:12:36,000 All the crew members were dead. 318 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,455 All the crew members were dead. 319 00:12:36,522 --> 00:12:39,325 Which would seem to confirm our suspicion. 320 00:12:39,391 --> 00:12:42,000 Were you able to establish a pathology, Doctor? 321 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,328 Were you able to establish a pathology, Doctor? 322 00:12:42,394 --> 00:12:43,429 Doctor, did you hear what I said? 323 00:12:43,496 --> 00:12:47,366 All the 26 men and women aboard that ship were dead. 324 00:12:47,433 --> 00:12:48,000 I heard you, Captain, and the prognosis is alarming 325 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:50,202 I heard you, Captain, and the prognosis is alarming 326 00:12:50,269 --> 00:12:52,404 but my immediate concern is our children. 327 00:12:52,471 --> 00:12:53,939 Children? 328 00:12:54,006 --> 00:12:57,209 They represent years of advanced genetic research. 329 00:12:57,276 --> 00:12:59,145 You must evacuate them as soon as possible. 330 00:12:59,211 --> 00:13:00,000 I'm sorry, but under the circumstances 331 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,247 I'm sorry, but under the circumstances 332 00:13:01,313 --> 00:13:02,882 until we know what's going on 333 00:13:02,948 --> 00:13:05,417 I'm imposing a full quarantine on Darwin Station. 334 00:13:05,484 --> 00:13:06,000 But the children have been in protective isolation 335 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:08,320 But the children have been in protective isolation 336 00:13:08,387 --> 00:13:09,555 since this was detected. 337 00:13:09,622 --> 00:13:11,290 They've shown no symptoms. 338 00:13:11,357 --> 00:13:12,000 You cannot leave them here to die. 339 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,292 You cannot leave them here to die. 340 00:13:13,359 --> 00:13:15,361 Doctor, our options in a quarantine situation 341 00:13:15,427 --> 00:13:17,029 are extremely limited. 342 00:13:17,096 --> 00:13:18,000 We are going to consider the possibilities. 343 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,565 We are going to consider the possibilities. 344 00:13:19,632 --> 00:13:22,401 I suggest you do the same. 345 00:13:24,436 --> 00:13:26,872 I recommend against contact, Captain. 346 00:13:26,939 --> 00:13:27,940 Number One? 347 00:13:28,007 --> 00:13:28,841 I have to agree, sir. 348 00:13:28,908 --> 00:13:30,000 I wish there was something we could do 349 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,509 I wish there was something we could do 350 00:13:30,576 --> 00:13:32,244 but I think the risk is too great. 351 00:13:32,311 --> 00:13:33,412 Doctor? 352 00:13:33,479 --> 00:13:35,281 If the children are free of disease 353 00:13:35,347 --> 00:13:36,000 as Dr. Kingsley said 354 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,415 as Dr. Kingsley said 355 00:13:36,482 --> 00:13:38,417 they should be evacuated. 356 00:13:38,484 --> 00:13:41,320 I would like to bring one of them aboard 357 00:13:41,387 --> 00:13:42,000 within a forcefield, for a complete examination. 358 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,589 within a forcefield, for a complete examination. 359 00:13:43,656 --> 00:13:44,590 Counselor? 360 00:13:44,657 --> 00:13:46,258 Do you sense anything? 361 00:13:46,325 --> 00:13:48,000 Dr. Kingsley sincerely believes the children are not a threat 362 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,929 Dr. Kingsley sincerely believes the children are not a threat 363 00:13:49,995 --> 00:13:52,965 but she's not telling us the whole truth. 364 00:13:53,032 --> 00:13:54,000 I recommend caution. 365 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,500 I recommend caution. 366 00:13:56,635 --> 00:13:58,871 We have only Dr. Kingsley's assurance 367 00:13:58,938 --> 00:14:00,000 that these children are not infected 368 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,040 that these children are not infected 369 00:14:01,106 --> 00:14:02,441 whereas, we have seen 370 00:14:02,508 --> 00:14:04,944 the results of this disease firsthand. 371 00:14:05,010 --> 00:14:06,000 In a case like this, I think we should err 372 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:08,948 In a case like this, I think we should err 373 00:14:09,014 --> 00:14:10,950 on the side of caution. 374 00:14:11,016 --> 00:14:12,000 All right. 375 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,484 All right. 376 00:14:12,551 --> 00:14:15,888 We could beam up one child encased in styrolite 377 00:14:15,955 --> 00:14:17,590 in suspended animation. 378 00:14:17,656 --> 00:14:18,000 That way, I could scan for possible infection 379 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:21,093 That way, I could scan for possible infection 380 00:14:21,160 --> 00:14:23,629 without danger to ourselves or to the child. 381 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:24,000 But we don't know what we're looking for. 382 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,598 But we don't know what we're looking for. 383 00:14:25,664 --> 00:14:26,565 Exactly. 384 00:14:26,632 --> 00:14:30,000 And we won't until we start gathering data. 385 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,402 And we won't until we start gathering data. 386 00:14:30,469 --> 00:14:32,404 Captain, that's worth some risk. 387 00:14:32,471 --> 00:14:34,240 There's always risk, Doctor. 388 00:14:34,306 --> 00:14:36,000 ( sighs ) 389 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,108 ( sighs ) 390 00:14:38,143 --> 00:14:40,613 Proceed with the examination. 391 00:14:40,679 --> 00:14:42,000 But I shall require positive proof 392 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,881 But I shall require positive proof 393 00:14:42,948 --> 00:14:47,152 that these children are harmless before I place any of my crew 394 00:14:47,219 --> 00:14:48,000 in jeopardy. 395 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,587 in jeopardy. 396 00:14:54,627 --> 00:14:56,562 Forcefield is ready, Captain. 397 00:14:56,629 --> 00:14:58,030 Activate. 398 00:15:03,435 --> 00:15:04,536 Transporter? 399 00:15:04,603 --> 00:15:05,671 This is Chief O'Brien, sir. 400 00:15:05,738 --> 00:15:06,000 Almost ready. 401 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,306 Almost ready. 402 00:15:07,373 --> 00:15:08,974 Is there a problem? 403 00:15:09,041 --> 00:15:10,142 It's the styrolite. 404 00:15:10,209 --> 00:15:11,610 I'm altering the delta-t 405 00:15:11,677 --> 00:15:12,000 so the styrolite coating materializes 406 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,612 so the styrolite coating materializes 407 00:15:13,679 --> 00:15:15,981 two microseconds ahead of the child. 408 00:15:16,048 --> 00:15:18,000 It has to be right the first time. 409 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,550 It has to be right the first time. 410 00:15:18,617 --> 00:15:19,551 Well, take all the time you need. 411 00:15:19,618 --> 00:15:21,654 Entering corrections now, sir. 412 00:15:23,489 --> 00:15:24,000 Ready, Captain. 413 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,590 Ready, Captain. 414 00:15:26,592 --> 00:15:29,695 Dr. Kingsley, are you ready to transport? 415 00:15:29,762 --> 00:15:30,000 KINGSLEY: You have the coordinates. 416 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:32,298 KINGSLEY: You have the coordinates. 417 00:15:32,364 --> 00:15:36,000 We have one 12-year-old male encased in number six styrolite. 418 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,535 We have one 12-year-old male encased in number six styrolite. 419 00:15:36,602 --> 00:15:39,672 Transporter... 420 00:15:39,738 --> 00:15:41,173 energize. 421 00:15:45,110 --> 00:15:46,211 A trick! 422 00:15:46,278 --> 00:15:47,546 Transporter reverse... 423 00:15:47,613 --> 00:15:48,000 One moment, Lieutenant. 424 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,347 One moment, Lieutenant. 425 00:15:48,414 --> 00:15:50,215 Whoever he is, he's still in stasis. 426 00:15:54,053 --> 00:15:56,255 Styrolite is intact, Captain. 427 00:15:58,057 --> 00:15:59,224 Forcefield down. 428 00:16:14,773 --> 00:16:16,108 Captain 429 00:16:16,175 --> 00:16:18,000 there's a definite presence. 430 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,610 there's a definite presence. 431 00:16:18,677 --> 00:16:21,113 A distinct personality. 432 00:16:21,180 --> 00:16:23,349 Even in stasis, it's quite strong. 433 00:16:23,415 --> 00:16:24,000 The child is unquestionably telepathic. 434 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,651 The child is unquestionably telepathic. 435 00:16:25,718 --> 00:16:28,721 PULASKI: A child this mature? 436 00:16:28,787 --> 00:16:30,000 We could be looking at the future of humanity. 437 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:32,458 We could be looking at the future of humanity. 438 00:16:32,524 --> 00:16:34,626 Hmm. 439 00:16:34,693 --> 00:16:36,000 At least Dr. Kingsley's vision of it. 440 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:39,031 At least Dr. Kingsley's vision of it. 441 00:17:07,793 --> 00:17:11,296 This child is in better health than we are. 442 00:17:11,363 --> 00:17:12,000 His immune system is so advanced 443 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:14,133 His immune system is so advanced 444 00:17:14,199 --> 00:17:16,368 it may not be possible for him to contract disease. 445 00:17:16,435 --> 00:17:18,000 I want to free him from the styrolite. 446 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,371 I want to free him from the styrolite. 447 00:17:19,438 --> 00:17:21,206 That seems rather risky, Doctor. 448 00:17:21,273 --> 00:17:24,000 I can do no further tests until he's animate. 449 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,710 I can do no further tests until he's animate. 450 00:17:24,777 --> 00:17:26,712 But what if you're wrong? 451 00:17:26,779 --> 00:17:29,214 You saw what happened on the Lantree. 452 00:17:29,281 --> 00:17:30,000 I know I'm right. 453 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,382 I know I'm right. 454 00:17:30,449 --> 00:17:32,384 I can't expose the Enterprise 455 00:17:32,451 --> 00:17:34,219 until I know where this disease came from 456 00:17:34,286 --> 00:17:35,454 and how it is transmitted. 457 00:17:35,521 --> 00:17:36,000 I realize that, Captain. 458 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:36,588 I realize that, Captain. 459 00:17:36,655 --> 00:17:39,725 Naturally, we'll establish a forcefield containment. 460 00:17:39,792 --> 00:17:41,827 But if we lose the forcefield for any reason 461 00:17:41,894 --> 00:17:42,000 we lose the ship. 462 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,661 we lose the ship. 463 00:17:42,728 --> 00:17:44,463 Forcefields can fail, and until... 464 00:17:44,530 --> 00:17:46,732 We don't have that kind of time. 465 00:17:46,799 --> 00:17:48,000 These children can't survive in the lab 466 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,834 These children can't survive in the lab 467 00:17:48,901 --> 00:17:50,736 once their parents are dead. 468 00:17:50,803 --> 00:17:53,238 Look at him, Captain. 469 00:17:54,873 --> 00:17:57,709 He's a human being who needs our help. 470 00:17:57,776 --> 00:17:58,811 But the risk is... 471 00:17:58,877 --> 00:18:00,000 Minimal. 472 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,412 Minimal. 473 00:18:02,815 --> 00:18:05,250 If you can demonstrate 474 00:18:05,317 --> 00:18:06,000 that he is biologically harmless 475 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,519 that he is biologically harmless 476 00:18:07,586 --> 00:18:09,521 without risk to the crew 477 00:18:09,588 --> 00:18:12,000 I'll do everything in my power to assist. 478 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,124 I'll do everything in my power to assist. 479 00:18:13,859 --> 00:18:16,829 And, Doctor, God knows I'm not one to discourage input 480 00:18:16,895 --> 00:18:18,000 but I would appreciate it 481 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,530 but I would appreciate it 482 00:18:18,597 --> 00:18:19,798 if you'd let me finish my sentences 483 00:18:19,865 --> 00:18:21,200 once in awhile. 484 00:18:36,381 --> 00:18:37,316 Deanna. 485 00:18:37,382 --> 00:18:38,317 Do you have a minute? 486 00:18:38,383 --> 00:18:39,618 Mm-hmm. 487 00:18:39,685 --> 00:18:42,000 You've known the Captain for some time. 488 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,154 You've known the Captain for some time. 489 00:18:42,221 --> 00:18:43,388 I think I need some advice. 490 00:18:43,455 --> 00:18:45,724 I don't seem to be dealing with him very well. 491 00:18:45,791 --> 00:18:46,859 Why do you say that? 492 00:18:46,925 --> 00:18:48,000 Well, my arguments don't seem to have any effect on him. 493 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,361 Well, my arguments don't seem to have any effect on him. 494 00:18:49,428 --> 00:18:52,831 We just end up quoting regulations to each other. 495 00:18:52,898 --> 00:18:54,000 He has such a consuming dedication to his ship. 496 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,801 He has such a consuming dedication to his ship. 497 00:18:55,868 --> 00:18:57,836 He doesn't seem to be able to step back 498 00:18:57,903 --> 00:19:00,000 to see the human side of the equation. 499 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,873 to see the human side of the equation. 500 00:19:00,939 --> 00:19:02,741 What's the matter? 501 00:19:02,808 --> 00:19:04,743 Kate, I don't think he'd be where he is 502 00:19:04,810 --> 00:19:06,000 if he couldn't see the human side of the equation. 503 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:08,413 if he couldn't see the human side of the equation. 504 00:19:08,480 --> 00:19:11,483 Perhaps the two of you aren't all that different. 505 00:19:11,550 --> 00:19:12,000 What do you mean? 506 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,784 What do you mean? 507 00:19:12,851 --> 00:19:16,188 Let's just say, you both have 508 00:19:16,255 --> 00:19:18,000 well-established personalities. 509 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,691 well-established personalities. 510 00:19:34,006 --> 00:19:36,000 Dr. Kingsley, this is Kate Pulaski. 511 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,875 Dr. Kingsley, this is Kate Pulaski. 512 00:19:36,942 --> 00:19:39,378 Doctor, do you have a decision? 513 00:19:39,444 --> 00:19:40,946 I'm afraid it's bad news. 514 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:42,000 How can that be? 515 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,348 How can that be? 516 00:19:43,415 --> 00:19:46,184 The risk to the ship and crew is too great. 517 00:19:46,251 --> 00:19:47,920 Until we absolutely know the cause of the disease 518 00:19:47,986 --> 00:19:48,000 the children... 519 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,921 the children... 520 00:19:48,987 --> 00:19:50,556 The children are harmless. 521 00:19:50,622 --> 00:19:54,000 Every test on them has been negative. 522 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,192 Every test on them has been negative. 523 00:19:54,259 --> 00:19:57,563 I demand that you do something to save them. 524 00:19:57,629 --> 00:19:59,965 Please, Doctor. 525 00:20:00,032 --> 00:20:05,470 For God's sake, we haven't got much time. 526 00:20:05,537 --> 00:20:06,000 Stand by. I'll get back to you. 527 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,906 Stand by. I'll get back to you. 528 00:20:11,944 --> 00:20:12,000 Geordi, I need your help. 529 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:13,845 Geordi, I need your help. 530 00:20:13,912 --> 00:20:15,380 What is it, Doctor? 531 00:20:15,447 --> 00:20:18,000 I need to prove that the children are harmless. 532 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,216 I need to prove that the children are harmless. 533 00:20:18,283 --> 00:20:20,319 I can only do that in a fail-safe environment. 534 00:20:20,385 --> 00:20:21,954 The problem is, there's no area of the ship 535 00:20:22,020 --> 00:20:24,000 that can be sealed off with absolute certainty. 536 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,723 that can be sealed off with absolute certainty. 537 00:20:24,790 --> 00:20:26,558 Even with forcefields... 538 00:20:26,625 --> 00:20:28,727 Sick Bay has an isolated system. 539 00:20:28,794 --> 00:20:30,000 But it's not possible to totally cut it off 540 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,862 But it's not possible to totally cut it off 541 00:20:30,929 --> 00:20:31,997 from the rest of the ship. 542 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:34,466 The only truly independent environment 543 00:20:34,533 --> 00:20:35,834 would be something like... 544 00:20:35,901 --> 00:20:36,000 like a shuttlecraft. 545 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,402 like a shuttlecraft. 546 00:20:37,469 --> 00:20:38,670 A shuttlecraft. 547 00:20:38,737 --> 00:20:40,806 Why didn't you say so? 548 00:20:47,379 --> 00:20:48,000 ( door chime ) 549 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,480 ( door chime ) 550 00:20:48,547 --> 00:20:49,548 Come. 551 00:20:50,782 --> 00:20:54,000 Captain, I'd like permission to put the boy in a shuttlecraft. 552 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,853 Captain, I'd like permission to put the boy in a shuttlecraft. 553 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:57,689 I can study him there without risk to anyone else. 554 00:20:57,756 --> 00:20:58,857 What about you? 555 00:20:58,924 --> 00:21:00,000 I'm prepared to take that risk. 556 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,292 I'm prepared to take that risk. 557 00:21:00,359 --> 00:21:03,762 Someone has to breathe the same air he breathes. 558 00:21:03,829 --> 00:21:04,896 To touch him. 559 00:21:04,963 --> 00:21:06,000 I'm volunteering to make that test myself. 560 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:08,767 I'm volunteering to make that test myself. 561 00:21:08,834 --> 00:21:10,902 Doctor, you have a responsibility 562 00:21:10,969 --> 00:21:11,770 to this ship, which goes... 563 00:21:11,837 --> 00:21:12,000 I also have a responsibility to humanity. 564 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:15,440 I also have a responsibility to humanity. 565 00:21:15,507 --> 00:21:16,742 Starfleet guidelines 566 00:21:16,808 --> 00:21:18,000 about contact with quarantined vess... 567 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,443 about contact with quarantined vess... 568 00:21:18,510 --> 00:21:21,546 You don't have to quote the rule book. 569 00:21:24,983 --> 00:21:26,852 You were saying? 570 00:21:27,786 --> 00:21:29,287 Request approved. 571 00:21:29,354 --> 00:21:30,000 Captain, you said if I... 572 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:32,758 Captain, you said if I... 573 00:21:32,824 --> 00:21:33,959 Approved? 574 00:21:34,026 --> 00:21:36,000 I recognize that you're trying to satisfy my conditions. 575 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,764 I recognize that you're trying to satisfy my conditions. 576 00:21:40,866 --> 00:21:42,000 Thank you. 577 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,534 Thank you. 578 00:21:53,812 --> 00:21:54,000 You sent for me, Doctor? 579 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,414 You sent for me, Doctor? 580 00:21:55,480 --> 00:21:56,748 I did, Commander. 581 00:21:56,815 --> 00:21:58,417 I assume that you're qualified 582 00:21:58,483 --> 00:21:59,718 to pilot this shuttlecraft? 583 00:21:59,785 --> 00:22:00,000 DATA: Certainly. 584 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,585 DATA: Certainly. 585 00:22:00,652 --> 00:22:02,020 I took advanced training in the operation 586 00:22:02,087 --> 00:22:03,755 of auxiliary space vessels at Starfleet academy 587 00:22:03,822 --> 00:22:04,890 where I received... 588 00:22:04,956 --> 00:22:06,000 A more than passing grade, no doubt. 589 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:06,658 A more than passing grade, no doubt. 590 00:22:06,725 --> 00:22:07,693 Please, come aboard. 591 00:22:07,759 --> 00:22:09,695 We don't have much time. 592 00:22:09,761 --> 00:22:11,430 ( alarm beeping ) 593 00:22:11,496 --> 00:22:12,000 COMPUTER: Shuttle Bay Three forcefield activated. 594 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:16,101 COMPUTER: Shuttle Bay Three forcefield activated. 595 00:22:32,784 --> 00:22:36,000 You are certain the Captain approved this, Doctor? 596 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,021 You are certain the Captain approved this, Doctor? 597 00:22:36,088 --> 00:22:38,390 You'll take us a few hundred meters 598 00:22:38,457 --> 00:22:41,393 away from the Enterprise and hold position. 599 00:22:41,460 --> 00:22:42,000 Begin shuttlecraft launch sequence. 600 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:44,129 Begin shuttlecraft launch sequence. 601 00:23:05,117 --> 00:23:06,000 Good luck, Doctor. 602 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,885 Good luck, Doctor. 603 00:23:18,830 --> 00:23:21,099 We are in position, Doctor. 604 00:23:21,166 --> 00:23:24,000 It's the only way to prove they're harmless. 605 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,603 It's the only way to prove they're harmless. 606 00:23:24,669 --> 00:23:26,938 And if they are not? 607 00:23:27,005 --> 00:23:30,000 I hate to keep reminding you, but you are a machine. 608 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,609 I hate to keep reminding you, but you are a machine. 609 00:23:30,675 --> 00:23:33,011 You'll be perfectly safe. 610 00:23:33,078 --> 00:23:35,447 That is by no means certain, Doctor 611 00:23:35,514 --> 00:23:36,000 but I was referring to you. 612 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,549 but I was referring to you. 613 00:23:37,616 --> 00:23:42,000 Medical research is sometimes a risky business. 614 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:44,055 Medical research is sometimes a risky business. 615 00:23:44,122 --> 00:23:46,191 It's all part of being human. 616 00:23:46,258 --> 00:23:48,000 Shall we proceed? 617 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,060 Shall we proceed? 618 00:23:49,127 --> 00:23:52,030 Ready to transport. 619 00:23:52,097 --> 00:23:54,000 DATA: You have the coordinates, Chief O'Brien. 620 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,866 DATA: You have the coordinates, Chief O'Brien. 621 00:23:54,933 --> 00:23:57,169 Shuttlecraft, maintain your position and stand by. 622 00:23:57,235 --> 00:23:59,104 Standing by. 623 00:24:07,846 --> 00:24:10,215 Transporter Control, what's our status? 624 00:24:10,282 --> 00:24:12,000 We have a green panel, sir. 625 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,150 We have a green panel, sir. 626 00:24:12,217 --> 00:24:14,686 Stand by to transport. 627 00:24:14,753 --> 00:24:16,154 Aye, sir. 628 00:24:16,221 --> 00:24:17,222 Energize. 629 00:24:53,892 --> 00:24:54,000 Oh, yes. 630 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,193 Oh, yes. 631 00:24:55,260 --> 00:24:57,662 I do. 632 00:24:57,729 --> 00:25:00,000 I understand you perfectly. 633 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,498 I understand you perfectly. 634 00:25:01,266 --> 00:25:02,734 How could you, Doctor? 635 00:25:02,801 --> 00:25:04,803 He has not said anything. 636 00:25:04,870 --> 00:25:05,971 Oh, yes, he has. 637 00:25:06,037 --> 00:25:08,039 Troi is right. 638 00:25:08,106 --> 00:25:10,275 He's telepathic. 639 00:25:31,029 --> 00:25:32,631 Time? 640 00:25:32,697 --> 00:25:36,000 COMPUTER: 0322, exactly. 641 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,968 COMPUTER: 0322, exactly. 642 00:25:37,035 --> 00:25:41,873 She's been in direct contact with the boy for 18 minutes. 643 00:25:46,378 --> 00:25:47,913 All systems are functioning 644 00:25:47,979 --> 00:25:48,000 within normal specifications, Doctor. 645 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:50,081 within normal specifications, Doctor. 646 00:25:50,148 --> 00:25:53,151 The manufacturer will be pleased to hear it. 647 00:25:53,218 --> 00:25:54,000 I appreciate your help 648 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,219 I appreciate your help 649 00:25:54,286 --> 00:25:56,554 but your bedside manner needs work. 650 00:25:56,621 --> 00:25:57,722 Bedside manner? 651 00:25:57,789 --> 00:25:58,790 ( gasping ) 652 00:26:01,693 --> 00:26:03,028 Doctor? 653 00:26:17,242 --> 00:26:18,000 PICARD: Doctor, I don't understand. 654 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:20,211 PICARD: Doctor, I don't understand. 655 00:26:20,278 --> 00:26:21,713 What has happened? 656 00:26:21,780 --> 00:26:23,715 There was no warning. 657 00:26:23,782 --> 00:26:24,000 Explain. 658 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,183 Explain. 659 00:26:25,250 --> 00:26:26,918 Arthritic inflammation. 660 00:26:26,985 --> 00:26:30,000 It's the initial symptom of the disease. 661 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:30,055 It's the initial symptom of the disease. 662 00:26:30,121 --> 00:26:32,057 What can we do? 663 00:26:32,123 --> 00:26:35,226 Return the boy to Darwin Station. 664 00:26:35,293 --> 00:26:36,000 Apparently, the children are carriers. 665 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:39,331 Apparently, the children are carriers. 666 00:26:43,368 --> 00:26:46,137 PICARD: Chief O'Brien, are you ready? 667 00:26:46,204 --> 00:26:48,000 I have the original coordinates 668 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,273 I have the original coordinates 669 00:26:48,340 --> 00:26:51,009 of the Darwin isolation lab, Captain. 670 00:26:51,076 --> 00:26:52,177 Quickly, please. 671 00:26:52,243 --> 00:26:54,000 Shuttle one, hold your position. 672 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,813 Shuttle one, hold your position. 673 00:26:56,214 --> 00:26:57,215 Holding. 674 00:26:59,217 --> 00:27:00,000 O'BRIEN: Stand by to transport. 675 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:02,287 O'BRIEN: Stand by to transport. 676 00:27:04,189 --> 00:27:06,000 It wasn't your fault. 677 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,157 It wasn't your fault. 678 00:27:14,099 --> 00:27:16,968 PICARD: Tell us what you need, Doctor. 679 00:27:17,035 --> 00:27:18,000 There's nothing you can do, Captain. 680 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,738 There's nothing you can do, Captain. 681 00:27:19,804 --> 00:27:22,907 I'm not going to make myself an exception 682 00:27:22,974 --> 00:27:24,000 to the Darwin quarantine. 683 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,909 to the Darwin quarantine. 684 00:27:24,976 --> 00:27:26,344 Shuttle One, out. 685 00:27:28,046 --> 00:27:30,000 What is your condition, Doctor? 686 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,382 What is your condition, Doctor? 687 00:27:30,448 --> 00:27:33,318 Not exactly up to factory specs. 688 00:27:33,385 --> 00:27:34,319 I'm sorry. 689 00:27:34,386 --> 00:27:36,000 The pain is tolerable. 690 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,321 The pain is tolerable. 691 00:27:36,388 --> 00:27:37,155 Thank you. 692 00:27:37,222 --> 00:27:40,392 Shall I set course for Darwin Station? 693 00:27:40,458 --> 00:27:42,000 We're already under quarantine. 694 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,194 We're already under quarantine. 695 00:27:43,261 --> 00:27:45,330 What do we have to lose? 696 00:27:48,466 --> 00:27:51,770 We can no longer consider the Darwin Station crisis 697 00:27:51,836 --> 00:27:53,805 our most immediate concern. 698 00:27:53,872 --> 00:27:54,000 Although Dr. Pulaski's condition 699 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:56,307 Although Dr. Pulaski's condition 700 00:27:56,374 --> 00:27:59,411 is inseparably linked with that emergency 701 00:27:59,477 --> 00:28:00,000 her safe return and that of Commander Data 702 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:02,714 her safe return and that of Commander Data 703 00:28:02,781 --> 00:28:04,749 must take priority, please. 704 00:28:04,816 --> 00:28:06,000 Shouldn't Dr. Pulaski be involved in this? 705 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,819 Shouldn't Dr. Pulaski be involved in this? 706 00:28:07,886 --> 00:28:09,254 From what we've seen on the Lantree 707 00:28:09,320 --> 00:28:11,689 Dr. Pulaski may not have time to help herself. 708 00:28:11,756 --> 00:28:12,000 Well, I suggest 709 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,258 Well, I suggest 710 00:28:13,324 --> 00:28:15,393 we beam them both back onto the ship. 711 00:28:15,460 --> 00:28:17,295 Commander Data is most likely immune 712 00:28:17,362 --> 00:28:18,000 and surely the bio-filter... 713 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,197 and surely the bio-filter... 714 00:28:19,264 --> 00:28:21,866 Oh, the transporter's bio-filter won't protect us. 715 00:28:21,933 --> 00:28:23,802 The boy was transported twice already 716 00:28:23,868 --> 00:28:24,000 and still infected Dr. Pulaski. 717 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,270 and still infected Dr. Pulaski. 718 00:28:25,336 --> 00:28:28,039 Yeah, but couldn't we adjust the bio-filter? 719 00:28:28,106 --> 00:28:30,000 We can alter the filter to screen out 720 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,208 We can alter the filter to screen out 721 00:28:30,275 --> 00:28:32,710 whatever it is that's causing the disease. 722 00:28:32,777 --> 00:28:35,180 But we don't know what's causing the disease. 723 00:28:35,246 --> 00:28:36,000 We can't protect ourselves against the unknown. 724 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,749 We can't protect ourselves against the unknown. 725 00:28:37,816 --> 00:28:39,451 What we need is some kind of filter 726 00:28:39,517 --> 00:28:42,000 that doesn't depend on known biological factors. 727 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,320 that doesn't depend on known biological factors. 728 00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:44,289 We might try the trace. 729 00:28:44,355 --> 00:28:46,291 The transporter trace? 730 00:28:46,357 --> 00:28:48,000 Well, as you know, the transporter 731 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,426 Well, as you know, the transporter 732 00:28:48,493 --> 00:28:50,361 keeps a record of all transmissions-- 733 00:28:50,428 --> 00:28:52,063 a pattern, if you will. 734 00:28:52,130 --> 00:28:54,000 Usually, it's just stored for security purposes 735 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,432 Usually, it's just stored for security purposes 736 00:28:54,499 --> 00:28:57,302 but if we use the transporter trace 737 00:28:57,368 --> 00:28:59,904 to control the reconstitution process... 738 00:28:59,971 --> 00:29:00,000 I don't think it's ever been tried quite that way before 739 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:03,374 I don't think it's ever been tried quite that way before 740 00:29:03,441 --> 00:29:05,410 but, theoretically, it is possible. 741 00:29:07,312 --> 00:29:09,514 I'd have to make extensive modifications. 742 00:29:09,581 --> 00:29:10,515 Then do it. 743 00:29:10,582 --> 00:29:12,000 Seems we have no alternative. 744 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,350 Seems we have no alternative. 745 00:29:12,417 --> 00:29:14,319 Where will we get the trace pattern? 746 00:29:14,385 --> 00:29:16,321 The Doctor's never used our transporter. 747 00:29:16,387 --> 00:29:17,422 Never? 748 00:29:17,489 --> 00:29:18,000 No, she's a woman of very strongly held opinions, sir. 749 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:20,525 No, she's a woman of very strongly held opinions, sir. 750 00:29:20,592 --> 00:29:22,994 What was her previous assignment? 751 00:29:23,061 --> 00:29:24,000 Her last ship was the Repulse. 752 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,296 Her last ship was the Repulse. 753 00:29:25,363 --> 00:29:27,298 Bridge, Picard. 754 00:29:27,365 --> 00:29:29,534 Contact the USS Repulse 755 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:30,000 using subspace Captain's priority channel. 756 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:34,172 using subspace Captain's priority channel. 757 00:29:48,052 --> 00:29:49,988 Oh, Dr. Pulaski... 758 00:29:50,054 --> 00:29:52,991 I can only tell you how much I regret 759 00:29:53,057 --> 00:29:54,000 the burden we've imposed on you. 760 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,460 the burden we've imposed on you. 761 00:29:55,527 --> 00:29:57,328 On both of you. 762 00:29:57,395 --> 00:29:59,464 Commander Data is an android. 763 00:29:59,531 --> 00:30:00,000 He's unaffected. 764 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,465 He's unaffected. 765 00:30:00,532 --> 00:30:02,467 As for me, I chose this. 766 00:30:02,534 --> 00:30:05,470 I was convinced the children were safe. 767 00:30:05,537 --> 00:30:06,000 I still can't believe you were infected by one of our children. 768 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:08,940 I still can't believe you were infected by one of our children. 769 00:30:09,007 --> 00:30:11,409 The evidence is fairly conclusive. 770 00:30:11,476 --> 00:30:12,000 You don't understand. 771 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,277 You don't understand. 772 00:30:12,343 --> 00:30:14,846 They were designed to resist disease. 773 00:30:14,913 --> 00:30:18,000 I think it's time we talked about that. 774 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,416 I think it's time we talked about that. 775 00:30:18,483 --> 00:30:20,552 Let me show you something. 776 00:30:37,502 --> 00:30:39,370 Our ultimate achievement. 777 00:30:39,437 --> 00:30:42,000 The oldest is 12 and all are telekinetic. 778 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,374 The oldest is 12 and all are telekinetic. 779 00:30:43,441 --> 00:30:44,576 Watch. 780 00:30:50,448 --> 00:30:52,517 Genetically engineered? 781 00:30:52,584 --> 00:30:54,000 Not engineered, created. 782 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,452 Not engineered, created. 783 00:30:54,519 --> 00:30:56,421 Perfect in every way-- 784 00:30:56,487 --> 00:31:00,000 their body structure, their musculature, their minds. 785 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:00,525 their body structure, their musculature, their minds. 786 00:31:00,592 --> 00:31:02,360 You were telling me 787 00:31:02,427 --> 00:31:04,462 about their immune system. 788 00:31:04,529 --> 00:31:06,000 That was our masterpiece. 789 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,364 That was our masterpiece. 790 00:31:06,431 --> 00:31:08,967 We gave these children an aggressive immunity. 791 00:31:09,033 --> 00:31:11,869 The rest of us were infected by the supply ship 792 00:31:11,936 --> 00:31:12,000 but they were protected. 793 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,905 but they were protected. 794 00:31:13,972 --> 00:31:16,541 The Lantree logs indicated that only one crewman 795 00:31:16,608 --> 00:31:18,000 had any illness prior to arrival here. 796 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,010 had any illness prior to arrival here. 797 00:31:19,077 --> 00:31:22,046 The First Officer had a mild case of Thelusian flu. 798 00:31:22,113 --> 00:31:24,000 Yes, he was one of the crewmen who came 799 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,382 Yes, he was one of the crewmen who came 800 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:26,217 in direct contact with us. 801 00:31:26,284 --> 00:31:30,000 The Thelusian flu would have little effect on you 802 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,154 The Thelusian flu would have little effect on you 803 00:31:30,221 --> 00:31:32,156 but, tell me, how would they react? 804 00:31:32,223 --> 00:31:35,193 Their immune system would release an active antibody 805 00:31:35,260 --> 00:31:36,000 that would attack the virus. 806 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,894 that would attack the virus. 807 00:31:36,961 --> 00:31:38,496 Even at a distance? 808 00:31:38,563 --> 00:31:40,298 Their immune systems don't wait 809 00:31:40,365 --> 00:31:42,000 for a disease to attack the body. 810 00:31:42,066 --> 00:31:44,435 It would seek out an airborne virus and destroy it. 811 00:31:44,502 --> 00:31:45,970 Destroy it? 812 00:31:46,037 --> 00:31:47,372 How exactly? 813 00:31:47,438 --> 00:31:48,000 The antibody would adapt itself 814 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:50,441 The antibody would adapt itself 815 00:31:50,508 --> 00:31:54,000 to alter the genetic code of the virus. 816 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,212 to alter the genetic code of the virus. 817 00:31:54,279 --> 00:31:57,015 Commander, I want an analysis of the interaction 818 00:31:57,081 --> 00:32:00,000 between the Thelusian flu and the children. 819 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,385 between the Thelusian flu and the children. 820 00:32:00,451 --> 00:32:02,520 On a molecular genetic level? 821 00:32:02,587 --> 00:32:04,555 We don't have time for that. 822 00:32:04,622 --> 00:32:06,000 Genetic analysis could take months. 823 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,258 Genetic analysis could take months. 824 00:32:07,325 --> 00:32:08,693 Not necessarily. 825 00:32:08,760 --> 00:32:12,000 Commander Data has a way with computers. 826 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,031 Commander Data has a way with computers. 827 00:32:13,097 --> 00:32:14,365 Sorry, Picard. 828 00:32:14,432 --> 00:32:16,501 We erased Dr. Pulaski's transporter pattern 829 00:32:16,567 --> 00:32:18,000 right after she transferred. 830 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,303 right after she transferred. 831 00:32:18,369 --> 00:32:20,605 Not that she used the transporter much. 832 00:32:20,672 --> 00:32:22,540 She preferred the shuttlecraft. 833 00:32:22,607 --> 00:32:24,000 I would have given her a shuttle if it would have kept her here. 834 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,677 I would have given her a shuttle if it would have kept her here. 835 00:32:25,743 --> 00:32:29,514 Tell me, Taggert, if she served you as well as you say 836 00:32:29,580 --> 00:32:30,000 why did you let her go? 837 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,382 why did you let her go? 838 00:32:31,449 --> 00:32:35,553 I see you haven't run into her stubborn streak yet. 839 00:32:35,620 --> 00:32:36,000 As soon as she found out about an opening on the Enterprise 840 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:39,390 As soon as she found out about an opening on the Enterprise 841 00:32:39,457 --> 00:32:41,459 she put in a request for transfer. 842 00:32:41,526 --> 00:32:42,000 Knew your service record backward and forward. 843 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:44,962 Knew your service record backward and forward. 844 00:32:45,029 --> 00:32:48,000 Apparently, she's been an admirer of yours for some time. 845 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,334 Apparently, she's been an admirer of yours for some time. 846 00:32:49,400 --> 00:32:51,035 Extraordinary. 847 00:32:51,102 --> 00:32:53,004 Commander... 848 00:32:53,071 --> 00:32:54,000 what have you got? 849 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,006 what have you got? 850 00:32:55,073 --> 00:32:57,342 The answer, I believe, Doctor. 851 00:32:57,408 --> 00:33:00,000 The Lantree was not the source of the disease 852 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,745 The Lantree was not the source of the disease 853 00:33:00,812 --> 00:33:02,680 but it was the trigger. 854 00:33:02,747 --> 00:33:03,915 Trigger? 855 00:33:03,981 --> 00:33:06,000 The Lantree's First Officer exposed your children 856 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,651 The Lantree's First Officer exposed your children 857 00:33:06,718 --> 00:33:09,587 to Thelusian flu for the first time. 858 00:33:09,654 --> 00:33:12,000 Their active immune systems set out to attack the virus 859 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,424 Their active immune systems set out to attack the virus 860 00:33:13,491 --> 00:33:15,626 and once it was triggered, it kept going. 861 00:33:15,693 --> 00:33:18,000 But the antibody created an unexpected side effect. 862 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,297 But the antibody created an unexpected side effect. 863 00:33:19,364 --> 00:33:23,534 It alters the genetic makeup of normal humans. 864 00:33:23,601 --> 00:33:24,000 This is a comparison 865 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,403 This is a comparison 866 00:33:25,470 --> 00:33:27,505 of the altered and normal DNA. 867 00:33:27,572 --> 00:33:30,000 These are the two molecules that have been transposed. 868 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,308 These are the two molecules that have been transposed. 869 00:33:30,375 --> 00:33:33,344 And since our DNA is self-replicating 870 00:33:33,411 --> 00:33:35,546 the process... 871 00:33:35,613 --> 00:33:36,000 Is irreversible. 872 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,715 Is irreversible. 873 00:33:37,782 --> 00:33:42,000 Judging from what happened on the Lantree 874 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,086 Judging from what happened on the Lantree 875 00:33:42,153 --> 00:33:47,024 anyone is a carrier once they're infected. 876 00:33:50,695 --> 00:33:53,097 Oh. 877 00:33:58,136 --> 00:34:00,000 Have you made any progress, Doctor? 878 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,772 Have you made any progress, Doctor? 879 00:34:00,838 --> 00:34:02,140 I'm afraid so, Captain. 880 00:34:02,206 --> 00:34:04,642 The children don't carry the disease. 881 00:34:04,709 --> 00:34:05,810 They are the cause. 882 00:34:05,877 --> 00:34:06,000 What do you mean? 883 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,712 What do you mean? 884 00:34:07,779 --> 00:34:11,682 Their advanced immune system has created an antibody 885 00:34:11,749 --> 00:34:12,000 that changes normal DNA. 886 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,684 that changes normal DNA. 887 00:34:13,751 --> 00:34:16,287 The altered genes are the ones that control aging. 888 00:34:16,354 --> 00:34:18,000 Then why did it attack you more quickly than Dr. Kingsley? 889 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,457 Then why did it attack you more quickly than Dr. Kingsley? 890 00:34:19,524 --> 00:34:22,460 The enclosed environment of the shuttlecraft 891 00:34:22,527 --> 00:34:24,000 concentrated my exposure. 892 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,228 concentrated my exposure. 893 00:34:24,295 --> 00:34:26,130 The Lantree's First Officer 894 00:34:26,197 --> 00:34:28,499 carried the antibody onto his ship. 895 00:34:28,566 --> 00:34:30,000 It had the same effect on his crew. 896 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,768 It had the same effect on his crew. 897 00:34:30,835 --> 00:34:32,670 Right, what's the next step? 898 00:34:32,737 --> 00:34:34,772 The children will survive 899 00:34:34,839 --> 00:34:36,000 but the rest of us are just about out of time. 900 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:38,776 but the rest of us are just about out of time. 901 00:34:46,350 --> 00:34:48,000 Doctor, I want you back aboard this ship. 902 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,086 Doctor, I want you back aboard this ship. 903 00:34:49,153 --> 00:34:51,622 We'll beam you up in suspended animation like the boy 904 00:34:51,689 --> 00:34:53,424 that will give us more time. 905 00:34:53,491 --> 00:34:54,000 Captain, I appreciate what you're trying to do 906 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,259 Captain, I appreciate what you're trying to do 907 00:34:55,326 --> 00:34:57,395 but I got into this by leaping before I looked 908 00:34:57,462 --> 00:34:59,564 and I won't allow you to make the same mistake. 909 00:35:03,267 --> 00:35:05,736 Chief Medical Officer's log. 910 00:35:05,803 --> 00:35:06,000 This will be my final report to the Enterprise. 911 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:10,575 This will be my final report to the Enterprise. 912 00:35:10,641 --> 00:35:12,000 Just as changes in evolution 913 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,577 Just as changes in evolution 914 00:35:12,643 --> 00:35:16,647 are known to be caused by changes in the environment 915 00:35:16,714 --> 00:35:18,000 we now know the process also works in reverse. 916 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:20,284 we now know the process also works in reverse. 917 00:35:20,351 --> 00:35:23,688 An attempt to control human evolution 918 00:35:23,754 --> 00:35:24,000 has resulted in a new species 919 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:26,657 has resulted in a new species 920 00:35:26,724 --> 00:35:29,193 that's lethal to its predecessors. 921 00:35:29,260 --> 00:35:30,000 The children will be condemned 922 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:31,496 The children will be condemned 923 00:35:31,562 --> 00:35:34,298 to live out their lives in isolation. 924 00:35:34,365 --> 00:35:36,000 The quarantine of the Darwin Station 925 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,801 The quarantine of the Darwin Station 926 00:35:36,868 --> 00:35:39,170 must be maintained forever. 927 00:35:49,580 --> 00:35:52,717 I am sorry I could not be more helpful, Doctor. 928 00:35:52,783 --> 00:35:54,000 You did everything you could, Commander. 929 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,586 You did everything you could, Commander. 930 00:35:55,653 --> 00:36:00,000 As androids go, you're in a class by yourself. 931 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,358 As androids go, you're in a class by yourself. 932 00:36:01,626 --> 00:36:02,860 Doctor... 933 00:36:02,927 --> 00:36:04,629 Please. 934 00:36:04,695 --> 00:36:06,000 Give my best to the Captain. 935 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,865 Give my best to the Captain. 936 00:36:11,769 --> 00:36:12,000 Enterprise, Commander Data ready to beam aboard. 937 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:16,507 Enterprise, Commander Data ready to beam aboard. 938 00:36:26,784 --> 00:36:28,185 Captain 939 00:36:28,252 --> 00:36:30,000 Kate knew what she was doing. 940 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,755 Kate knew what she was doing. 941 00:36:30,821 --> 00:36:34,458 I wish I could be certain that we'd tried everything. 942 00:36:34,525 --> 00:36:36,000 Commander Data is ready to come aboard, sir. 943 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,862 Commander Data is ready to come aboard, sir. 944 00:36:42,466 --> 00:36:44,936 You have the Bridge, Number One. 945 00:36:58,950 --> 00:37:00,000 No life-forms present, sir. 946 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,252 No life-forms present, sir. 947 00:37:03,888 --> 00:37:06,000 You may step down, sir. 948 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,757 You may step down, sir. 949 00:37:09,293 --> 00:37:11,796 Data, tell me, if... 950 00:37:11,862 --> 00:37:12,000 It's good to see you again. 951 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,830 It's good to see you again. 952 00:37:12,897 --> 00:37:14,799 Thank you, sir. 953 00:37:14,865 --> 00:37:17,668 Now, quickly-- if the changes in Dr. Pulaski's DNA were reversed 954 00:37:17,735 --> 00:37:18,000 would it be possible... 955 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,669 would it be possible... 956 00:37:18,736 --> 00:37:19,470 It is not reversible, sir. 957 00:37:19,537 --> 00:37:20,905 The subtle molecular transposition... 958 00:37:20,972 --> 00:37:21,906 Yes, yes, yes... 959 00:37:21,973 --> 00:37:23,841 but say if it were "undone" 960 00:37:23,908 --> 00:37:24,000 would she be normal again? 961 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,443 would she be normal again? 962 00:37:25,509 --> 00:37:27,945 As normal as ever, sir. 963 00:37:28,012 --> 00:37:30,000 You said that the transporter could be modified 964 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,015 You said that the transporter could be modified 965 00:37:31,082 --> 00:37:33,584 to filter out the changes in Dr. Pulaski. 966 00:37:33,651 --> 00:37:36,000 Yes, sir, but we were unable to locate her trace pattern. 967 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,687 Yes, sir, but we were unable to locate her trace pattern. 968 00:37:36,754 --> 00:37:37,555 Well... 969 00:37:37,622 --> 00:37:40,424 what if we used a sample of her DNA-- 970 00:37:40,491 --> 00:37:42,000 say, um, from a blood test-- 971 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,593 say, um, from a blood test-- 972 00:37:42,660 --> 00:37:45,830 taken before she was exposed to the disease-- 973 00:37:45,896 --> 00:37:48,000 could that be used to filter out the genetic changes? 974 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,834 could that be used to filter out the genetic changes? 975 00:37:49,900 --> 00:37:52,036 Well, I'd have to get into the bio-filter bus 976 00:37:52,103 --> 00:37:54,000 and patch in a molecular matrix reader. 977 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,372 and patch in a molecular matrix reader. 978 00:37:54,438 --> 00:37:55,306 That's no problem. 979 00:37:55,373 --> 00:37:57,742 But the waveform modulator will be overloaded 980 00:37:57,808 --> 00:37:59,443 without the regeneration limiter 981 00:37:59,510 --> 00:38:00,000 in the first stage circuit. 982 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,978 in the first stage circuit. 983 00:38:01,045 --> 00:38:01,979 Hmm, interesting. 984 00:38:02,046 --> 00:38:03,481 However, theoretically... 985 00:38:03,547 --> 00:38:04,482 Data. Yes, sir. 986 00:38:04,548 --> 00:38:05,950 Can you do the modifications? 987 00:38:06,017 --> 00:38:07,284 I think so, sir. 988 00:38:07,351 --> 00:38:08,386 Then make it so. 989 00:38:09,387 --> 00:38:10,588 You heard what he said. 990 00:38:10,655 --> 00:38:11,956 Let's get those panels off. 991 00:38:16,827 --> 00:38:18,000 A blood test, a tissue sample-- 992 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,763 A blood test, a tissue sample-- 993 00:38:18,829 --> 00:38:20,331 anything that would have 994 00:38:20,398 --> 00:38:22,833 a sample of Dr. Pulaski's original DNA. 995 00:38:22,900 --> 00:38:24,000 No, sir, her records were shipped 996 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,935 No, sir, her records were shipped 997 00:38:25,002 --> 00:38:26,837 by way of Starfleet Headquarters. 998 00:38:26,904 --> 00:38:28,305 They have not caught up with us yet. 999 00:38:28,372 --> 00:38:29,640 This is ridiculous. 1000 00:38:29,707 --> 00:38:30,000 A cell, a single cell... 1001 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,976 A cell, a single cell... 1002 00:38:32,043 --> 00:38:33,911 Let's check her quarters. 1003 00:38:46,857 --> 00:38:48,000 Anything-- a fingernail, a hair... 1004 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:50,628 Anything-- a fingernail, a hair... 1005 00:38:50,695 --> 00:38:51,862 Hairbrush. 1006 00:39:04,942 --> 00:39:06,000 It has a follicle, sir. 1007 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,744 It has a follicle, sir. 1008 00:39:06,811 --> 00:39:08,079 Live cells. 1009 00:39:11,415 --> 00:39:12,000 Darwin Station, this is the Enterprise. 1010 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:14,852 Darwin Station, this is the Enterprise. 1011 00:39:14,919 --> 00:39:15,986 PULASKI: Go ahead, Captain. 1012 00:39:16,053 --> 00:39:17,555 I'm here. 1013 00:39:23,861 --> 00:39:24,000 PICARD: Doctor, we may have a solution. 1014 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,696 PICARD: Doctor, we may have a solution. 1015 00:39:25,763 --> 00:39:28,666 We have a sample of your normal DNA 1016 00:39:28,733 --> 00:39:30,000 to use as a filter in the transporter. 1017 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,902 to use as a filter in the transporter. 1018 00:39:31,969 --> 00:39:34,538 We think that we can beam you aboard 1019 00:39:34,605 --> 00:39:36,000 while filtering out 1020 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,407 while filtering out 1021 00:39:36,474 --> 00:39:40,478 any of the genetic problems caused by the disease. 1022 00:39:40,544 --> 00:39:42,000 Interesting theory, Captain. 1023 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,114 Interesting theory, Captain. 1024 00:39:43,180 --> 00:39:47,384 If it works, we could use the same technique 1025 00:39:47,451 --> 00:39:48,000 to save Dr. Kingsley 1026 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,386 to save Dr. Kingsley 1027 00:39:49,453 --> 00:39:51,422 and her colleagues. 1028 00:39:51,489 --> 00:39:54,000 I think you should know this has never been attempted before. 1029 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:56,160 I think you should know this has never been attempted before. 1030 00:39:56,227 --> 00:39:58,129 Well, I'll tell you one thing. 1031 00:39:58,195 --> 00:40:00,000 If I live through this... 1032 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,132 If I live through this... 1033 00:40:03,167 --> 00:40:06,000 I'll have a much better understanding of geriatrics. 1034 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,471 I'll have a much better understanding of geriatrics. 1035 00:40:11,942 --> 00:40:12,000 All set, Chief? 1036 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,043 All set, Chief? 1037 00:40:13,110 --> 00:40:14,044 Almost ready, sir. 1038 00:40:14,111 --> 00:40:15,446 There's just one thing. 1039 00:40:15,513 --> 00:40:16,514 Yes? 1040 00:40:16,580 --> 00:40:18,000 This modification's one way only. 1041 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,716 This modification's one way only. 1042 00:40:18,783 --> 00:40:20,184 If it doesn't work 1043 00:40:20,251 --> 00:40:22,486 we won't be able to reverse-transport 1044 00:40:22,553 --> 00:40:24,000 the Doctor back to the planet. 1045 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,622 the Doctor back to the planet. 1046 00:40:27,224 --> 00:40:30,000 Then, I'll operate the transporter controls myself. 1047 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:31,996 Then, I'll operate the transporter controls myself. 1048 00:40:32,062 --> 00:40:36,000 If she's going to be consigned to oblivion, then... 1049 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,867 If she's going to be consigned to oblivion, then... 1050 00:40:36,934 --> 00:40:38,536 Thank you, sir. 1051 00:40:38,602 --> 00:40:41,205 I'll be monitoring the medical scans 1052 00:40:41,272 --> 00:40:42,000 but you'll be able to tell if it's worked 1053 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:44,475 but you'll be able to tell if it's worked 1054 00:40:44,542 --> 00:40:45,843 by watching the stack. 1055 00:40:45,910 --> 00:40:48,000 Dr. Pulaski, are you ready? 1056 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,146 Dr. Pulaski, are you ready? 1057 00:40:49,213 --> 00:40:52,149 I suppose I am, Captain. 1058 00:40:59,123 --> 00:41:00,000 Here we go. 1059 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,192 Here we go. 1060 00:41:11,702 --> 00:41:12,000 PICARD: It's not working. 1061 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:14,572 PICARD: It's not working. 1062 00:41:14,638 --> 00:41:16,173 O'BRIEN: Captain, wait. 1063 00:41:16,240 --> 00:41:17,775 ( beeping ) 1064 00:41:48,272 --> 00:41:49,607 Doctor. 1065 00:41:49,673 --> 00:41:51,208 Good to see you, Doctor. 1066 00:41:51,275 --> 00:41:53,577 Welcome back, Doctor. 1067 00:41:53,644 --> 00:41:54,000 Come. 1068 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,212 Come. 1069 00:42:00,184 --> 00:42:02,686 Captain, if this hadn't worked... 1070 00:42:02,753 --> 00:42:03,787 if... 1071 00:42:03,854 --> 00:42:05,656 If this hadn't worked 1072 00:42:05,723 --> 00:42:06,000 it would have been necessary 1073 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,725 it would have been necessary 1074 00:42:07,791 --> 00:42:10,628 to beam your energy into empty space. 1075 00:42:10,694 --> 00:42:12,000 And spread my atoms across the galaxy. 1076 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,597 And spread my atoms across the galaxy. 1077 00:42:13,664 --> 00:42:14,932 Yes, I'm sorry... 1078 00:42:14,999 --> 00:42:16,133 No, no, don't be sorry. 1079 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:18,000 Every time I get into the damned thing 1080 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,036 Every time I get into the damned thing 1081 00:42:19,103 --> 00:42:22,740 I'm convinced that's what's going to happen. 1082 00:42:26,610 --> 00:42:29,213 Chief Medical Officer's Log, supplemental. 1083 00:42:29,280 --> 00:42:30,000 The adults of Darwin station 1084 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,181 The adults of Darwin station 1085 00:42:31,248 --> 00:42:33,617 have been restored to normal health 1086 00:42:33,684 --> 00:42:35,152 using our transporter. 1087 00:42:35,219 --> 00:42:36,000 They will remain on Gagarin IV 1088 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,154 They will remain on Gagarin IV 1089 00:42:37,221 --> 00:42:40,591 and continue their research in hopes of one day 1090 00:42:40,658 --> 00:42:42,000 rejoining their children. 1091 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,160 rejoining their children. 1092 00:42:43,227 --> 00:42:45,195 Impulse speed. 1093 00:42:45,262 --> 00:42:47,665 There she is, Captain. 1094 00:42:47,731 --> 00:42:48,000 Scientists believe no experiment is a failure 1095 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:50,868 Scientists believe no experiment is a failure 1096 00:42:50,935 --> 00:42:54,000 that even a mistake advances the evolution of understanding. 1097 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,139 that even a mistake advances the evolution of understanding. 1098 00:42:55,205 --> 00:42:57,174 Close to 40 kilometers. 1099 00:42:57,241 --> 00:42:59,043 40 kilometers. Aye, sir. 1100 00:42:59,109 --> 00:43:00,000 But all achievement has a price. 1101 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,645 But all achievement has a price. 1102 00:43:01,712 --> 00:43:03,580 For one brief glimpse 1103 00:43:03,647 --> 00:43:06,000 at the mysterious blueprint of human evolution 1104 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,017 at the mysterious blueprint of human evolution 1105 00:43:07,084 --> 00:43:08,786 the men and women of the USS Lantree 1106 00:43:08,852 --> 00:43:10,754 paid with their lives. 1107 00:43:10,821 --> 00:43:12,000 Their sacrifice is thus noted in this scientist's log. 1108 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:16,226 Their sacrifice is thus noted in this scientist's log. 1109 00:43:16,293 --> 00:43:18,000 Number One. 1110 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,663 Number One. 1111 00:43:19,730 --> 00:43:22,833 Lieutenant Worf, arm the photon torpedoes. 1112 00:43:25,336 --> 00:43:27,604 Torpedoes ready, Commander. 1113 00:43:27,671 --> 00:43:29,373 AUTOMATED VOICE: Extreme caution. 1114 00:43:29,440 --> 00:43:30,000 The USS Lantree is a quarantined vessel 1115 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,742 The USS Lantree is a quarantined vessel 1116 00:43:31,809 --> 00:43:33,711 by order of Starfleet Command. 1117 00:43:33,777 --> 00:43:35,112 Do not board. 1118 00:43:35,179 --> 00:43:36,000 Gentlemen. 1119 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,648 Gentlemen. 1120 00:43:37,715 --> 00:43:39,216 Extreme caution. 1121 00:43:39,283 --> 00:43:41,986 The USS Lantree is a quarantined vessel 1122 00:43:42,052 --> 00:43:43,988 by order of Starfleet Command. 1123 00:43:44,054 --> 00:43:46,023 Do not board. 1124 00:44:00,104 --> 00:44:03,674 Set course and speed for Star Station India. 1125 00:44:03,741 --> 00:44:06,000 WESLEY: Course and speed set, sir. 1126 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:06,210 WESLEY: Course and speed set, sir. 1127 00:44:12,816 --> 00:44:13,951 Engage.