1 00:00:08,575 --> 00:00:11,211 We are approaching Starbase 179, sir. 2 00:00:11,277 --> 00:00:12,000 Half impulse, Mr. Crusher. 3 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,213 Half impulse, Mr. Crusher. 4 00:00:13,279 --> 00:00:14,581 Going to half impulse. 5 00:00:14,647 --> 00:00:15,715 Captain, this is the Bridge. 6 00:00:15,782 --> 00:00:17,684 We've arrived at Starbase 179. 7 00:00:17,751 --> 00:00:18,000 PICARD: Acknowledged, Number One. 8 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,719 PICARD: Acknowledged, Number One. 9 00:00:19,786 --> 00:00:23,123 Establish position 090-mark-345 10 00:00:23,189 --> 00:00:24,000 at 27,000 kilometers. 11 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,325 at 27,000 kilometers. 12 00:00:25,392 --> 00:00:27,427 Hailing frequencies. 13 00:00:27,494 --> 00:00:28,728 Open. 14 00:00:28,795 --> 00:00:30,000 Starbase 179, this is the Enterprise. 15 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,731 Starbase 179, this is the Enterprise. 16 00:00:31,798 --> 00:00:33,600 Enterprise, this is Starbase 179. 17 00:00:33,666 --> 00:00:35,735 We are ready for transfer on your mark. 18 00:00:35,802 --> 00:00:36,000 Thank you. 19 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,536 Thank you. 20 00:00:36,603 --> 00:00:39,539 Commander Data, you have the Bridge. 21 00:00:39,606 --> 00:00:41,474 Ensign Crusher, you're with me. 22 00:00:55,188 --> 00:00:59,259 Starbase 179, we are ready to commence transfer. 23 00:00:59,325 --> 00:01:00,000 Acknowledge, Enterprise. 24 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,327 Acknowledge, Enterprise. 25 00:01:01,394 --> 00:01:02,729 Begin transfer. 26 00:01:09,369 --> 00:01:10,837 Welcome aboard the Enterprise. 27 00:01:10,904 --> 00:01:12,000 I'm Commander William Riker, your First Officer. 28 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,706 I'm Commander William Riker, your First Officer. 29 00:01:13,773 --> 00:01:16,309 Those of you who are here as replacements 30 00:01:16,376 --> 00:01:18,000 can step outside and follow Lieutenant Lewis. 31 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,812 can step outside and follow Lieutenant Lewis. 32 00:01:18,878 --> 00:01:21,214 He will assign you to your crew quarters. 33 00:01:21,281 --> 00:01:23,683 Ensign, you are here on the exchange program. 34 00:01:23,750 --> 00:01:24,000 If you would just follow Mr. Crusher. 35 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,718 If you would just follow Mr. Crusher. 36 00:01:25,785 --> 00:01:27,520 Mordock, what are you doing here? 37 00:01:27,587 --> 00:01:28,855 You couldn't have graduated 38 00:01:28,922 --> 00:01:30,000 the academy already. 39 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,757 the academy already. 40 00:01:30,824 --> 00:01:31,758 I am not Mordock. 41 00:01:31,825 --> 00:01:33,092 I am Mendon. 42 00:01:33,159 --> 00:01:35,862 Ensign Mendon from the planet Benzar. 43 00:01:35,929 --> 00:01:36,000 Sorry. 44 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,863 Sorry. 45 00:01:36,930 --> 00:01:38,565 It's a friend of mine. 46 00:01:38,631 --> 00:01:40,400 You look just like him. 47 00:01:40,467 --> 00:01:42,000 We are from the same geostructure. 48 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,635 We are from the same geostructure. 49 00:01:42,702 --> 00:01:43,736 Naturally, we look alike. 50 00:01:43,803 --> 00:01:45,872 How do you tell each other apart? 51 00:01:47,807 --> 00:01:48,000 We just do. 52 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:50,743 We just do. 53 00:01:50,810 --> 00:01:53,780 It's nice to have you here, Ensign. 54 00:01:53,847 --> 00:01:54,000 There will be a briefing 55 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,615 There will be a briefing 56 00:01:55,682 --> 00:01:57,684 and indoctrination session in 15 minutes. 57 00:01:57,750 --> 00:02:00,000 I want to tell you how happy I am 58 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,220 I want to tell you how happy I am 59 00:02:00,286 --> 00:02:02,489 to be assigned to the Enterprise. 60 00:02:02,555 --> 00:02:03,823 It wasn't just luck. 61 00:02:03,890 --> 00:02:04,791 I requested it. 62 00:02:04,858 --> 00:02:06,000 I know I can be of great help to the ship. 63 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,261 I know I can be of great help to the ship. 64 00:02:08,328 --> 00:02:09,496 Yes, of course. 65 00:02:09,562 --> 00:02:11,498 If you'll just follow Mr. Crusher. 66 00:02:11,564 --> 00:02:12,000 Yes, sir. 67 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,299 Yes, sir. 68 00:02:16,836 --> 00:02:18,000 ( chuckling ) 69 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,171 ( chuckling ) 70 00:02:18,238 --> 00:02:19,372 PICARD: Commander Riker 71 00:02:19,439 --> 00:02:21,241 report to the phaser range, please. 72 00:02:21,307 --> 00:02:22,775 On my way. 73 00:02:25,478 --> 00:02:28,381 ( targets beeping, shots whooshing ) 74 00:02:31,784 --> 00:02:34,721 PICARD: I was wondering if you had any feelings 75 00:02:34,787 --> 00:02:36,000 about the officer exchange program 76 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,223 about the officer exchange program 77 00:02:37,290 --> 00:02:39,325 initiated by Starfleet Command. 78 00:02:39,392 --> 00:02:40,793 Just positive ones, sir. 79 00:02:40,860 --> 00:02:42,000 Actually, I just welcomed Ensign Mendon on board. 80 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:44,364 Actually, I just welcomed Ensign Mendon on board. 81 00:02:44,430 --> 00:02:46,733 He certainly seems eager to please. 82 00:02:46,799 --> 00:02:48,000 Well, that's a Benzite trait. 83 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,768 Well, that's a Benzite trait. 84 00:02:52,238 --> 00:02:54,000 It's been suggested that an officer from the Enterprise 85 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,775 It's been suggested that an officer from the Enterprise 86 00:02:55,842 --> 00:02:57,777 might participate in the program. 87 00:02:57,844 --> 00:03:00,000 That's probably a good idea. 88 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:01,381 That's probably a good idea. 89 00:03:01,447 --> 00:03:04,884 Well, there is a Klingon vessel in the area. 90 00:03:07,887 --> 00:03:10,823 I don't recall hearing of a Federation officer 91 00:03:10,890 --> 00:03:12,000 ever serving on a Klingon vessel. 92 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:13,493 ever serving on a Klingon vessel. 93 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:15,795 No, no, neither have I. 94 00:03:15,862 --> 00:03:17,897 It might prove to be beneficial. 95 00:03:17,964 --> 00:03:18,000 Well, having Worf on board certainly has been. 96 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:20,967 Well, having Worf on board certainly has been. 97 00:03:21,034 --> 00:03:22,435 Yes, sir. 98 00:03:22,502 --> 00:03:24,000 Who did you intend to send, sir? 99 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:26,272 Who did you intend to send, sir? 100 00:03:26,339 --> 00:03:28,708 I thought of asking for a volunteer. 101 00:03:28,775 --> 00:03:30,000 I might be interested, sir. 102 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,376 I might be interested, sir. 103 00:03:30,443 --> 00:03:31,444 Damn. 104 00:03:31,511 --> 00:03:33,446 Sorry, Number One, what was that? 105 00:03:33,513 --> 00:03:35,915 I said I wouldn't mind the assignment, sir. 106 00:03:35,982 --> 00:03:36,000 Any particular reason? 107 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:39,719 Any particular reason? 108 00:03:39,786 --> 00:03:42,000 Because nobody has ever done it before. 109 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:43,256 Because nobody has ever done it before. 110 00:03:43,323 --> 00:03:46,526 Well, I'll inform Starbase of your acceptance. 111 00:03:46,593 --> 00:03:48,000 They'll contact the Klingon vessel 112 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:48,861 They'll contact the Klingon vessel 113 00:03:48,928 --> 00:03:50,830 make the arrangements. 114 00:04:12,752 --> 00:04:16,923 Space, the final frontier. 115 00:04:16,990 --> 00:04:18,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 116 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:20,793 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 117 00:04:20,860 --> 00:04:22,795 Its continuing mission-- 118 00:04:22,862 --> 00:04:24,000 to explore strange new worlds 119 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:26,966 to explore strange new worlds 120 00:04:27,033 --> 00:04:30,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 121 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:31,437 to seek out new life and new civilizations 122 00:04:31,504 --> 00:04:35,375 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 123 00:05:32,532 --> 00:05:35,802 Captain's Log, Stardate 42506.5. 124 00:05:35,868 --> 00:05:36,000 We have departed from Starbase 179 125 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,937 We have departed from Starbase 179 126 00:05:38,004 --> 00:05:41,774 and are headed for a rendezvous with the Klingon vessel Pagh. 127 00:05:41,841 --> 00:05:42,000 I have informed the staff 128 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,409 I have informed the staff 129 00:05:43,476 --> 00:05:45,878 of Commander Riker's temporary assignment. 130 00:05:45,945 --> 00:05:48,000 I've studied, and know everything about my heritage. 131 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,881 I've studied, and know everything about my heritage. 132 00:05:48,948 --> 00:05:50,850 Then you're just the person I need to talk to 133 00:05:50,917 --> 00:05:51,884 to clear something up. 134 00:05:51,951 --> 00:05:54,000 It's been my understanding, that one of the duties 135 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,020 It's been my understanding, that one of the duties 136 00:05:54,087 --> 00:05:55,688 of the First Officer of the Klingon vessel 137 00:05:55,755 --> 00:05:56,856 is to assassinate his Captain? 138 00:05:56,923 --> 00:05:57,890 Yes, sir. 139 00:05:57,957 --> 00:06:00,000 Wouldn't that bring about chaos? 140 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,026 Wouldn't that bring about chaos? 141 00:06:00,093 --> 00:06:00,893 Of course not. 142 00:06:00,960 --> 00:06:02,895 See, when and if the Captain becomes weak 143 00:06:02,962 --> 00:06:04,130 or unable to perform 144 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:06,000 it is expected that his honorable retirement 145 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,033 it is expected that his honorable retirement 146 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:09,469 should be assisted by his "First." 147 00:06:09,535 --> 00:06:11,904 Your Second Officer will assassinate you 148 00:06:11,971 --> 00:06:12,000 for the same reasons. 149 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,539 for the same reasons. 150 00:06:13,606 --> 00:06:16,542 That method of attrition must take a little getting used to. 151 00:06:16,609 --> 00:06:18,000 The Klingon system has operated successfully 152 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:19,011 The Klingon system has operated successfully 153 00:06:19,078 --> 00:06:20,546 for centuries. 154 00:06:20,613 --> 00:06:22,048 It is different. 155 00:06:22,115 --> 00:06:24,000 Many things will be different. 156 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,617 Many things will be different. 157 00:06:55,815 --> 00:06:56,983 Can I help you, sir? 158 00:06:57,049 --> 00:06:59,852 That's a wonderful method of maintaining 159 00:06:59,919 --> 00:07:00,000 a constant control factor over defensive shields 160 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:03,122 a constant control factor over defensive shields 161 00:07:03,189 --> 00:07:04,624 but I'm sure there's a way 162 00:07:04,690 --> 00:07:06,000 to improve response time. 163 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,126 to improve response time. 164 00:07:07,193 --> 00:07:08,494 Sorry. 165 00:07:08,561 --> 00:07:11,063 Didn't mean to interrupt you. 166 00:07:11,130 --> 00:07:12,000 Just thought I could be of some help. 167 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,065 Just thought I could be of some help. 168 00:07:13,132 --> 00:07:17,470 However, I am correct in what I said. 169 00:07:31,584 --> 00:07:35,154 That is superb designing, absolutely first-rate. 170 00:07:35,221 --> 00:07:36,000 Yes, it is. 171 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,522 Yes, it is. 172 00:07:36,589 --> 00:07:38,524 Would you care to be more specific? 173 00:07:38,591 --> 00:07:39,926 The input sampling. 174 00:07:39,992 --> 00:07:42,000 It's simple, yet efficient enough. 175 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,094 It's simple, yet efficient enough. 176 00:07:42,161 --> 00:07:45,064 Of course, a minor change of the helm readout 177 00:07:45,131 --> 00:07:46,933 would be much more helpful 178 00:07:46,999 --> 00:07:48,000 in emergency situations. 179 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,134 in emergency situations. 180 00:07:48,201 --> 00:07:50,469 We've never had any problems with it. 181 00:07:50,536 --> 00:07:52,038 Have you seen it work? 182 00:07:52,104 --> 00:07:54,000 Not in a practical exercise, but in theory. 183 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,674 Not in a practical exercise, but in theory. 184 00:07:54,740 --> 00:07:59,111 My theory-- it would be more than a marginal improvement. 185 00:07:59,178 --> 00:08:00,000 I'll have to mention this 186 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,113 I'll have to mention this 187 00:08:01,180 --> 00:08:02,181 to the Captain. 188 00:08:02,248 --> 00:08:06,000 He is open to some astute observations, isn't he? 189 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,118 He is open to some astute observations, isn't he? 190 00:08:06,185 --> 00:08:08,054 I've never known the Captain 191 00:08:08,120 --> 00:08:10,122 not to listen to one of his officers. 192 00:08:10,189 --> 00:08:11,557 Outstanding. 193 00:08:11,624 --> 00:08:12,000 Soon, we'll get things running perfectly. 194 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:15,027 Soon, we'll get things running perfectly. 195 00:08:31,911 --> 00:08:33,980 What is that? 196 00:08:34,046 --> 00:08:36,000 It's a Klingon delicacy. 197 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,048 It's a Klingon delicacy. 198 00:08:36,115 --> 00:08:37,683 Pipius claw. 199 00:08:37,750 --> 00:08:39,185 This is heart of targ. 200 00:08:39,252 --> 00:08:40,753 This of course is 201 00:08:40,820 --> 00:08:41,921 gagh. 202 00:08:41,988 --> 00:08:42,000 Gagh? 203 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,923 Gagh? 204 00:08:43,990 --> 00:08:45,157 Yes, serpent worms. 205 00:08:45,224 --> 00:08:46,158 Would you like some? 206 00:08:46,225 --> 00:08:47,260 No, thanks. 207 00:08:47,326 --> 00:08:48,000 I've never heard of a Klingon 208 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,761 I've never heard of a Klingon 209 00:08:48,828 --> 00:08:50,096 starving to death on his own vessel 210 00:08:50,162 --> 00:08:51,163 but you might. 211 00:08:51,230 --> 00:08:52,832 Not if I weaken first. 212 00:08:52,899 --> 00:08:54,000 I know all about that. 213 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,233 I know all about that. 214 00:08:54,300 --> 00:08:56,235 Their beliefs are rather brutal 215 00:08:56,302 --> 00:08:59,205 but usually what kills us, kills them. 216 00:08:59,272 --> 00:09:00,000 Well, that's certainly good to know. 217 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,874 Well, that's certainly good to know. 218 00:09:01,941 --> 00:09:03,242 Would you like something to drink? 219 00:09:03,309 --> 00:09:06,000 I'm abstaining in honor of your last hour on board. 220 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,946 I'm abstaining in honor of your last hour on board. 221 00:09:07,013 --> 00:09:10,850 Your sacrifice will not go unnoticed. 222 00:09:12,351 --> 00:09:13,085 Oh. 223 00:09:13,152 --> 00:09:15,621 Well, I'm familiar with the practice 224 00:09:15,688 --> 00:09:17,990 of the feast before the transfer. 225 00:09:18,057 --> 00:09:20,059 I've done it dozens of times. 226 00:09:20,126 --> 00:09:23,729 However, I usually made more palatable choices. 227 00:09:23,796 --> 00:09:24,000 Well, these are the more palatable choices. 228 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:27,199 Well, these are the more palatable choices. 229 00:09:27,266 --> 00:09:29,068 Ah, thank you. 230 00:09:31,003 --> 00:09:32,838 Hmm. 231 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:38,744 We know so little about them. 232 00:09:38,811 --> 00:09:40,913 There really is so much to learn. 233 00:09:40,980 --> 00:09:42,000 This is a great opportunity. 234 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,649 This is a great opportunity. 235 00:09:43,716 --> 00:09:45,851 I envy you, Mr. Riker. 236 00:09:45,918 --> 00:09:47,687 Oh! 237 00:09:53,259 --> 00:09:54,000 Well. 238 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,327 Well. 239 00:09:54,393 --> 00:09:56,329 Yeah, thank you. 240 00:09:56,395 --> 00:09:58,597 Oh... 241 00:10:02,234 --> 00:10:04,704 ( crunching ) 242 00:10:04,770 --> 00:10:06,000 Mmm. 243 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,005 Mmm. 244 00:10:12,945 --> 00:10:14,280 Commander. 245 00:10:16,415 --> 00:10:18,000 An emergency transponder? 246 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,351 An emergency transponder? 247 00:10:18,417 --> 00:10:21,887 Slightly altered to transmit an omnidirectional signal 248 00:10:21,954 --> 00:10:23,356 and an emergency call. 249 00:10:23,422 --> 00:10:24,000 You suspect trouble? 250 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,057 You suspect trouble? 251 00:10:25,124 --> 00:10:27,026 Simply a security precaution. 252 00:10:27,093 --> 00:10:29,362 I want to ensure your return to this ship. 253 00:10:29,428 --> 00:10:30,000 Sentiment, Lieutenant Worf? 254 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:32,064 Sentiment, Lieutenant Worf? 255 00:10:32,131 --> 00:10:34,066 Efficiency, Commander. 256 00:10:34,133 --> 00:10:35,668 I understand. 257 00:10:35,735 --> 00:10:36,000 Thank you. 258 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,969 Thank you. 259 00:10:40,439 --> 00:10:42,000 ( beeping ) 260 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,074 ( beeping ) 261 00:10:42,141 --> 00:10:44,944 We have a Klingon vessel approaching. 262 00:10:45,011 --> 00:10:46,379 Hailing frequencies. 263 00:10:46,445 --> 00:10:48,000 Open. 264 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,080 Open. 265 00:10:48,147 --> 00:10:50,249 They are returning our hail 266 00:10:50,316 --> 00:10:51,817 in proper language. 267 00:10:51,884 --> 00:10:53,085 It is the Pagh. 268 00:10:53,152 --> 00:10:54,000 On viewscreen. 269 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,121 On viewscreen. 270 00:10:57,957 --> 00:11:00,000 I'm Captain Picard of the USS Enterprise. 271 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,327 I'm Captain Picard of the USS Enterprise. 272 00:11:01,394 --> 00:11:05,364 This is Captain Kargan of the Klingon vessel, the Pagh. 273 00:11:05,431 --> 00:11:06,000 Beam your First Officer on board immediately. 274 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:08,934 Beam your First Officer on board immediately. 275 00:11:09,001 --> 00:11:11,170 We are preparing to do so. 276 00:11:11,237 --> 00:11:12,000 And, Captain, you're getting a fine officer. 277 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:14,807 And, Captain, you're getting a fine officer. 278 00:11:14,874 --> 00:11:16,909 Thank you for your opinion 279 00:11:16,976 --> 00:11:18,000 but I will judge that for myself. 280 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,345 but I will judge that for myself. 281 00:11:19,412 --> 00:11:21,013 Screen off. 282 00:11:26,118 --> 00:11:28,354 Not very hospitable, are they? 283 00:11:28,421 --> 00:11:30,000 That is not your concern. 284 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,289 That is not your concern. 285 00:11:30,356 --> 00:11:33,359 Observe your station, Ensign Mendon. 286 00:11:33,426 --> 00:11:36,000 Didn't mean to offend you. 287 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,996 Didn't mean to offend you. 288 00:11:37,063 --> 00:11:38,364 You didn't. 289 00:11:38,431 --> 00:11:39,932 Yet. 290 00:11:53,846 --> 00:11:54,000 ( screen beeping rhythmically) 291 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,481 ( screen beeping rhythmically) 292 00:12:17,303 --> 00:12:18,000 Transporter, prepare to beam Commander Riker 293 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:20,072 Transporter, prepare to beam Commander Riker 294 00:12:20,139 --> 00:12:21,340 aboard the Pagh. 295 00:12:21,407 --> 00:12:22,808 Acknowledged, Captain. 296 00:12:22,875 --> 00:12:24,000 Mr. Data, you have the Bridge. 297 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,244 Mr. Data, you have the Bridge. 298 00:12:25,311 --> 00:12:26,445 DATA: Aye, sir. 299 00:12:37,556 --> 00:12:39,425 Good luck, Commander. 300 00:12:39,492 --> 00:12:40,392 Thanks, O'Brien. 301 00:12:40,459 --> 00:12:42,000 I wouldn't want to go. 302 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,294 I wouldn't want to go. 303 00:12:42,361 --> 00:12:43,462 Why? 304 00:12:43,529 --> 00:12:45,331 You're not afraid, are you? 305 00:12:45,397 --> 00:12:47,166 No, I'm not. 306 00:12:47,233 --> 00:12:48,000 I would be. 307 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,901 I would be. 308 00:12:48,968 --> 00:12:50,436 Ready, sir. 309 00:12:51,470 --> 00:12:52,905 Thanks. 310 00:12:52,972 --> 00:12:54,000 Energize. 311 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,473 Energize. 312 00:13:11,891 --> 00:13:12,000 PICARD: Resume course, Mr. Crusher. 313 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:14,326 PICARD: Resume course, Mr. Crusher. 314 00:13:14,393 --> 00:13:16,295 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 315 00:13:16,362 --> 00:13:18,000 Take over, Commander Data. 316 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,397 Take over, Commander Data. 317 00:13:18,464 --> 00:13:20,366 I'll be in Observation. 318 00:13:20,432 --> 00:13:21,967 Thank you, sir. 319 00:13:22,034 --> 00:13:24,000 Sir, I am Ensign Mendon. 320 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,938 Sir, I am Ensign Mendon. 321 00:13:26,005 --> 00:13:27,473 I just wanted to tell you 322 00:13:27,540 --> 00:13:30,000 how pleased I am to be aboard the Enterprise. 323 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,376 how pleased I am to be aboard the Enterprise. 324 00:13:30,442 --> 00:13:31,377 Yes, of course. 325 00:13:31,443 --> 00:13:32,378 Um... 326 00:13:32,444 --> 00:13:34,246 good to have you aboard. 327 00:13:34,313 --> 00:13:35,514 If you have a few minutes 328 00:13:35,581 --> 00:13:36,000 I've noted a few procedural changes 329 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:38,250 I've noted a few procedural changes 330 00:13:38,317 --> 00:13:41,453 which might speed up operations on the Bridge. 331 00:13:41,520 --> 00:13:42,000 I pick things up very fast. 332 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,455 I pick things up very fast. 333 00:13:43,522 --> 00:13:44,290 Yes, of course you do. 334 00:13:44,356 --> 00:13:46,358 Your have an excellent record, Ensign. 335 00:13:46,425 --> 00:13:48,000 However, here on the Enterprise, we use the chain of command. 336 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:50,196 However, here on the Enterprise, we use the chain of command. 337 00:13:50,262 --> 00:13:52,565 You will report your observations to Lieutenant Worf. 338 00:13:52,631 --> 00:13:54,000 I beg your pardon, Captain. 339 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,099 I beg your pardon, Captain. 340 00:13:54,166 --> 00:13:55,901 I just wanted to impress upon you... 341 00:13:55,968 --> 00:13:57,436 No need to apologize, Ensign. 342 00:13:57,503 --> 00:14:00,000 We should have explained it better to you 343 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,105 We should have explained it better to you 344 00:14:00,172 --> 00:14:01,574 at your indoctrination. 345 00:14:08,914 --> 00:14:11,584 Ensign Mendon... 346 00:14:13,919 --> 00:14:16,922 you may impress me. 347 00:14:26,332 --> 00:14:30,000 ( indistinct conversations in Klingon ) 348 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,469 ( indistinct conversations in Klingon ) 349 00:14:37,610 --> 00:14:39,378 Something wrong? 350 00:14:39,445 --> 00:14:41,380 No. 351 00:14:41,447 --> 00:14:42,000 It's just... 352 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,414 It's just... 353 00:14:42,481 --> 00:14:44,883 I've never seen anyone 354 00:14:44,950 --> 00:14:47,386 of your species before. 355 00:14:47,453 --> 00:14:48,000 I'm just your average, everyday human being 356 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:50,222 I'm just your average, everyday human being 357 00:14:50,289 --> 00:14:52,157 who happens to be a Commander. 358 00:14:52,224 --> 00:14:54,000 Now what were your orders? 359 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,159 Now what were your orders? 360 00:14:54,226 --> 00:14:57,062 To escort you to the Captain. 361 00:14:59,231 --> 00:15:00,000 Proceed. 362 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,000 Proceed. 363 00:15:01,066 --> 00:15:02,534 Yes, Commander. 364 00:15:29,261 --> 00:15:30,000 Commander William Riker of the Starship Enterprise. 365 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:33,198 Commander William Riker of the Starship Enterprise. 366 00:15:33,265 --> 00:15:36,000 That is incorrect. 367 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,201 That is incorrect. 368 00:15:36,268 --> 00:15:38,137 I don't understand. 369 00:15:38,203 --> 00:15:41,140 You are Commander William Riker 370 00:15:41,206 --> 00:15:42,000 First Officer of the Klingon Cruiser the Pagh. 371 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:45,177 First Officer of the Klingon Cruiser the Pagh. 372 00:15:45,244 --> 00:15:48,000 Or do you intend to disobey Federation orders? 373 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,548 Or do you intend to disobey Federation orders? 374 00:15:49,615 --> 00:15:52,084 I have no such intentions, sir. 375 00:15:52,151 --> 00:15:54,000 Exactly where are your loyalties, Commander? 376 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,553 Exactly where are your loyalties, Commander? 377 00:15:54,620 --> 00:16:00,000 I'm afraid I still don't understand, sir. 378 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,592 I'm afraid I still don't understand, sir. 379 00:16:00,659 --> 00:16:03,529 This ship is equipped with our best weapons 380 00:16:03,595 --> 00:16:05,130 and our finest warriors. 381 00:16:05,197 --> 00:16:06,000 Although we're on a peaceful mission 382 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,232 Although we're on a peaceful mission 383 00:16:07,299 --> 00:16:09,601 we are ready to go into battle instantly. 384 00:16:09,668 --> 00:16:12,000 I know I can count on every Klingon warrior in this crew 385 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,172 I know I can count on every Klingon warrior in this crew 386 00:16:13,238 --> 00:16:15,574 to serve and die in that battle. 387 00:16:15,641 --> 00:16:18,000 So I ask you again, Commander Riker 388 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,510 So I ask you again, Commander Riker 389 00:16:18,577 --> 00:16:20,713 where are your loyalties? 390 00:16:23,082 --> 00:16:24,000 I've been assigned to serve this ship 391 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,684 I've been assigned to serve this ship 392 00:16:25,751 --> 00:16:27,619 and to obey your orders. 393 00:16:27,686 --> 00:16:30,000 And I will do exactly that. 394 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,122 And I will do exactly that. 395 00:16:30,189 --> 00:16:32,658 Will you take an oath to that effect? 396 00:16:32,725 --> 00:16:34,426 I just did. 397 00:16:45,304 --> 00:16:48,000 This is your Second Officer, Lieutenant Klag. 398 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,641 This is your Second Officer, Lieutenant Klag. 399 00:16:51,577 --> 00:16:52,644 Was there something 400 00:16:52,711 --> 00:16:54,000 you wanted to say to me, Lieutenant? 401 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,613 you wanted to say to me, Lieutenant? 402 00:16:58,751 --> 00:17:00,000 Yes, sir. 403 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,586 Yes, sir. 404 00:17:02,588 --> 00:17:06,000 I do not believe you. 405 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,191 I do not believe you. 406 00:17:06,258 --> 00:17:08,660 Then I take it you challenge my authority over you. 407 00:17:08,727 --> 00:17:12,000 Correct. 408 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,164 Correct. 409 00:17:12,231 --> 00:17:16,168 And your position on this, Captain? 410 00:17:16,235 --> 00:17:18,000 I would say it is your first command decision. 411 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:21,273 I would say it is your first command decision. 412 00:17:25,644 --> 00:17:27,780 ( growls softly ) 413 00:17:55,874 --> 00:18:00,000 My oath is between Captain Kargan and myself. 414 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,579 My oath is between Captain Kargan and myself. 415 00:18:00,646 --> 00:18:05,150 Your only concern is with how you obey my orders. 416 00:18:05,217 --> 00:18:06,000 Or do you prefer the rank of prisoner 417 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:08,620 Or do you prefer the rank of prisoner 418 00:18:08,687 --> 00:18:10,189 to that of Lieutenant? 419 00:18:10,255 --> 00:18:11,824 I will take your orders. 420 00:18:11,890 --> 00:18:12,000 And you, Commander Riker, obey my orders. 421 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:17,696 And you, Commander Riker, obey my orders. 422 00:18:17,763 --> 00:18:18,000 Of course, Captain Kargan. 423 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,765 Of course, Captain Kargan. 424 00:18:31,677 --> 00:18:36,000 Sir, automatic scan has registered an unknown substance 425 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,381 Sir, automatic scan has registered an unknown substance 426 00:18:36,448 --> 00:18:38,150 on the aft quarter of the exterior skin 427 00:18:38,217 --> 00:18:39,184 of the dorsal section. 428 00:18:39,251 --> 00:18:41,186 Target that location and define. 429 00:18:41,253 --> 00:18:42,000 WORF: Aye, sir. 430 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,287 WORF: Aye, sir. 431 00:18:42,354 --> 00:18:43,755 I've located it, sir. 432 00:18:43,822 --> 00:18:47,259 The dorsal of the Engineering section. 433 00:18:47,326 --> 00:18:48,000 Viewscreen on. 434 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,328 Viewscreen on. 435 00:18:50,529 --> 00:18:52,798 Focus on area. 436 00:18:52,865 --> 00:18:54,000 Magnification factor ten. 437 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:56,568 Magnification factor ten. 438 00:18:56,635 --> 00:18:59,404 Increase magnification to 50. 439 00:18:59,471 --> 00:19:00,000 PICARD: Analyze. 440 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,773 PICARD: Analyze. 441 00:19:01,840 --> 00:19:03,709 The substance appears to be 442 00:19:03,775 --> 00:19:05,744 a rare form of subatomic bacteria 443 00:19:05,811 --> 00:19:06,000 capable of doubling itself in size every 15 minutes. 444 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:08,747 capable of doubling itself in size every 15 minutes. 445 00:19:08,814 --> 00:19:11,817 It seems to be reacting with two of the compounds present 446 00:19:11,884 --> 00:19:12,000 in the Enterprise structure. 447 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,652 in the Enterprise structure. 448 00:19:13,719 --> 00:19:14,653 Origin? 449 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:15,854 MENDON: Captain 450 00:19:15,921 --> 00:19:18,000 I noticed it when I did an intensive scan of the Pagh. 451 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,291 I noticed it when I did an intensive scan of the Pagh. 452 00:19:19,358 --> 00:19:22,160 The Klingon ship. 453 00:19:22,227 --> 00:19:23,929 And whom did you inform? 454 00:19:23,996 --> 00:19:24,000 Well, no one. 455 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,830 Well, no one. 456 00:19:24,897 --> 00:19:27,699 I have not yet completed my full analysis. 457 00:19:27,766 --> 00:19:30,000 You are supposed to report whatever is out of the ordinary. 458 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,370 You are supposed to report whatever is out of the ordinary. 459 00:19:31,436 --> 00:19:34,339 And I think that falls into this category. 460 00:19:34,406 --> 00:19:35,707 But, sir, as I said 461 00:19:35,774 --> 00:19:36,000 I've not yet completed my full analysis. 462 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:38,544 I've not yet completed my full analysis. 463 00:19:38,610 --> 00:19:41,580 It would be improper to report it until then. 464 00:19:41,647 --> 00:19:42,000 How did you come to that decision? 465 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:44,416 How did you come to that decision? 466 00:19:44,483 --> 00:19:46,818 It is a Benzite regulation. 467 00:19:46,885 --> 00:19:48,000 No officer on the deck of one of our ships 468 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,521 No officer on the deck of one of our ships 469 00:19:49,588 --> 00:19:51,723 would report an occurrence like this 470 00:19:51,790 --> 00:19:53,926 until he had a full analysis and a resolution. 471 00:19:53,992 --> 00:19:54,000 I have simply followed proper procedures. 472 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:57,796 I have simply followed proper procedures. 473 00:20:04,269 --> 00:20:06,000 It is our procedure, Ensign, to notify Command 474 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:08,740 It is our procedure, Ensign, to notify Command 475 00:20:08,807 --> 00:20:12,000 of any possible danger to the ship. 476 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,210 of any possible danger to the ship. 477 00:20:12,277 --> 00:20:13,612 The decision is not yours. 478 00:20:13,679 --> 00:20:15,380 Do you understand? 479 00:20:15,447 --> 00:20:16,682 Yes, sir. 480 00:20:16,748 --> 00:20:18,000 Now, you will continue with your analysis 481 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,817 Now, you will continue with your analysis 482 00:20:18,884 --> 00:20:21,820 and determine the danger not only to our ship 483 00:20:21,887 --> 00:20:23,922 but to the Klingon vessel, also. 484 00:20:23,989 --> 00:20:24,000 Yes, Captain. 485 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,257 Yes, Captain. 486 00:20:25,324 --> 00:20:28,660 That will take a couple of hours. 487 00:20:28,727 --> 00:20:30,000 Use whatever resources are necessary. 488 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,929 Use whatever resources are necessary. 489 00:20:30,996 --> 00:20:33,865 It appears we may have encountered a new life-form. 490 00:20:33,932 --> 00:20:36,000 I want to know everything about it as quickly as possible. 491 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:37,369 I want to know everything about it as quickly as possible. 492 00:20:37,436 --> 00:20:38,537 Commander Data, supervise. 493 00:20:38,604 --> 00:20:39,605 Aye, sir. 494 00:20:46,078 --> 00:20:48,000 And then I will instruct you in Enterprise etiquette. 495 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:51,016 And then I will instruct you in Enterprise etiquette. 496 00:20:57,422 --> 00:20:58,857 First Officer's Personal Log. 497 00:20:58,924 --> 00:21:00,000 I have been aboard the Pagh a short time 498 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,926 I have been aboard the Pagh a short time 499 00:21:00,993 --> 00:21:03,862 but long enough to be impressed with the abilities 500 00:21:03,929 --> 00:21:06,000 and single-mindedness of the Klingons. 501 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,031 and single-mindedness of the Klingons. 502 00:21:18,410 --> 00:21:21,046 ( speaking Klingon ) 503 00:21:32,991 --> 00:21:35,293 Commander 504 00:21:35,360 --> 00:21:36,000 you're not eating very much. 505 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,862 you're not eating very much. 506 00:21:36,928 --> 00:21:38,930 I'm not that hungry. 507 00:21:38,997 --> 00:21:40,932 Is the food all right, Commander? 508 00:21:40,999 --> 00:21:42,000 It's delicious. 509 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,067 It's delicious. 510 00:21:42,134 --> 00:21:44,069 The pipius claw was excellent. 511 00:21:44,136 --> 00:21:46,304 I also enjoyed this bregitlung. 512 00:21:46,371 --> 00:21:48,000 And the rokeg blood pie? 513 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,874 And the rokeg blood pie? 514 00:21:48,940 --> 00:21:51,343 Delicious. 515 00:21:51,410 --> 00:21:52,344 Good. 516 00:21:52,411 --> 00:21:54,000 Then you'll also enjoy this. 517 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:56,548 Then you'll also enjoy this. 518 00:21:58,016 --> 00:22:00,000 Isn't that gagh? 519 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,552 Isn't that gagh? 520 00:22:00,619 --> 00:22:01,887 Very good. 521 00:22:01,953 --> 00:22:04,656 You did some research on our nutritional choices. 522 00:22:04,723 --> 00:22:05,724 Yes, but... 523 00:22:08,427 --> 00:22:10,996 it's still moving. 524 00:22:11,063 --> 00:22:12,000 Gagh is always best when served live. 525 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,965 Gagh is always best when served live. 526 00:22:20,138 --> 00:22:22,641 Would you like something easier? 527 00:22:22,708 --> 00:22:24,000 Easier? 528 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,476 Easier? 529 00:22:26,478 --> 00:22:27,279 Yes. 530 00:22:27,345 --> 00:22:29,014 If Klingon food is too strong for you 531 00:22:29,081 --> 00:22:30,000 perhaps we could get one of the females 532 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,050 perhaps we could get one of the females 533 00:22:32,117 --> 00:22:33,919 to breast-feed you. 534 00:22:33,985 --> 00:22:36,000 ( laughter ) 535 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,054 ( laughter ) 536 00:22:43,128 --> 00:22:45,464 ( laughter ) 537 00:22:46,765 --> 00:22:48,000 You're not worried about my weakening, are you? 538 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,768 You're not worried about my weakening, are you? 539 00:22:51,069 --> 00:22:52,904 Look around you. 540 00:22:52,971 --> 00:22:54,000 There are no old warriors. 541 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:56,007 There are no old warriors. 542 00:22:56,074 --> 00:22:58,910 No, sir, I'm sure they all died with honor. 543 00:22:59,911 --> 00:23:00,000 Exactly. 544 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,079 Exactly. 545 00:23:01,146 --> 00:23:06,000 You may live long enough to learn about us. 546 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,118 You may live long enough to learn about us. 547 00:23:08,153 --> 00:23:10,455 He is not very attractive 548 00:23:10,522 --> 00:23:12,000 but I will have him. 549 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,125 but I will have him. 550 00:23:13,191 --> 00:23:15,794 They are inquisitive. 551 00:23:15,861 --> 00:23:18,000 They would like to know how you would endure. 552 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,096 They would like to know how you would endure. 553 00:23:18,163 --> 00:23:19,831 Endure what? 554 00:23:19,898 --> 00:23:21,833 Them. 555 00:23:30,509 --> 00:23:32,511 One or both? 556 00:23:35,147 --> 00:23:36,000 ( laughter ) 557 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,149 ( laughter ) 558 00:23:45,223 --> 00:23:48,000 I may be back for you. 559 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,460 I may be back for you. 560 00:23:53,498 --> 00:23:54,000 Is she serious? 561 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,066 Is she serious? 562 00:23:55,133 --> 00:23:56,468 Yes. 563 00:24:04,976 --> 00:24:06,000 Commander, would you say 564 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,212 Commander, would you say 565 00:24:07,279 --> 00:24:11,082 you're a typical Federation officer? 566 00:24:11,149 --> 00:24:12,000 I suppose so. 567 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,217 I suppose so. 568 00:24:12,284 --> 00:24:13,618 Why? 569 00:24:13,685 --> 00:24:15,787 Well, it's just you're not what I expected. 570 00:24:15,854 --> 00:24:16,888 In what way? 571 00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:18,000 You have a sense of humor. 572 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,957 You have a sense of humor. 573 00:24:19,024 --> 00:24:21,126 I was thinking the same thing about you. 574 00:24:21,193 --> 00:24:22,127 In all my dealings 575 00:24:22,194 --> 00:24:23,595 with Klingons 576 00:24:23,662 --> 00:24:24,000 including our Lieutenant Worf 577 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,163 including our Lieutenant Worf 578 00:24:25,230 --> 00:24:27,465 the thought never occurred to me 579 00:24:27,532 --> 00:24:28,967 of Klingons laughing. 580 00:24:29,034 --> 00:24:30,000 There is much about us you do not know. 581 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:32,137 There is much about us you do not know. 582 00:24:32,204 --> 00:24:34,039 That's why I'm here. 583 00:24:34,105 --> 00:24:36,000 You should ask. 584 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,041 You should ask. 585 00:24:36,107 --> 00:24:37,042 I may. 586 00:24:37,108 --> 00:24:38,043 After this tour 587 00:24:38,109 --> 00:24:40,545 I may have some worthy questions. 588 00:24:40,612 --> 00:24:42,000 Questions about what? 589 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,881 Questions about what? 590 00:24:42,948 --> 00:24:44,749 About our future? 591 00:24:44,816 --> 00:24:47,018 Our future is honor. 592 00:24:47,085 --> 00:24:48,000 Our present is serving this ship. 593 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:50,822 Our present is serving this ship. 594 00:24:50,889 --> 00:24:52,257 Like you, I have 595 00:24:52,324 --> 00:24:54,000 a mother and a father. 596 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,159 a mother and a father. 597 00:24:54,226 --> 00:24:55,760 They look like me. 598 00:24:55,827 --> 00:24:57,529 I look like them. 599 00:24:57,596 --> 00:24:58,897 Are they still alive? 600 00:24:58,964 --> 00:25:00,000 My mother lives and my father 601 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,932 My mother lives and my father 602 00:25:00,999 --> 00:25:03,568 was killed in battle at Tranome Sar. 603 00:25:05,337 --> 00:25:06,000 And your father? 604 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,539 And your father? 605 00:25:09,574 --> 00:25:11,076 My father? 606 00:25:20,585 --> 00:25:24,000 My father was captured in battle by Romulans 607 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,190 My father was captured in battle by Romulans 608 00:25:25,257 --> 00:25:27,792 and not allowed to die. 609 00:25:29,094 --> 00:25:30,000 He eventually escaped. 610 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:32,030 He eventually escaped. 611 00:25:32,097 --> 00:25:34,032 Where is he now? 612 00:25:34,099 --> 00:25:36,000 He is on our planet. 613 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,701 He is on our planet. 614 00:25:39,804 --> 00:25:41,640 He waits. 615 00:25:43,341 --> 00:25:46,912 He waits for his death. 616 00:25:46,978 --> 00:25:48,000 He will eventually fade of a natural illness 617 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:51,116 He will eventually fade of a natural illness 618 00:25:51,182 --> 00:25:53,985 and die weakened and useless. 619 00:25:54,052 --> 00:25:55,987 Honorless. 620 00:25:56,054 --> 00:25:58,790 I will not see him. 621 00:25:58,857 --> 00:26:00,000 He's your father. 622 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,026 He's your father. 623 00:26:01,092 --> 00:26:06,000 A Klingon is his work, not his family. 624 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,564 A Klingon is his work, not his family. 625 00:26:06,631 --> 00:26:10,201 That is the way of things. 626 00:26:14,339 --> 00:26:16,608 He's your father. 627 00:26:16,675 --> 00:26:18,000 Klingons do not express feeling 628 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:20,011 Klingons do not express feeling 629 00:26:20,078 --> 00:26:21,713 the way you do. 630 00:26:21,780 --> 00:26:23,214 Perhaps you should. 631 00:26:24,215 --> 00:26:28,253 We would not know how. 632 00:26:32,090 --> 00:26:36,000 Yesterday, I did not know how to eat gagh. 633 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,629 Yesterday, I did not know how to eat gagh. 634 00:26:55,180 --> 00:26:56,114 MENDON: It is confirmed 635 00:26:56,181 --> 00:26:58,216 that the organisms feed on some of the compounds 636 00:26:58,283 --> 00:27:00,000 that make up the hull of the Enterprise. 637 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,018 that make up the hull of the Enterprise. 638 00:27:00,085 --> 00:27:01,920 And the Klingon ship, the Pagh? 639 00:27:01,987 --> 00:27:03,688 They are more susceptible. 640 00:27:03,755 --> 00:27:06,000 Their hull contains more of the compounds. 641 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,658 Their hull contains more of the compounds. 642 00:27:06,725 --> 00:27:09,127 Projection. 643 00:27:11,062 --> 00:27:12,000 According to the rate of reproduction 644 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,031 According to the rate of reproduction 645 00:27:13,098 --> 00:27:15,166 there should be a 12-centimeter opening 646 00:27:15,233 --> 00:27:17,002 in the Klingon hull at this time. 647 00:27:17,068 --> 00:27:18,000 Signal them at once. 648 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,136 Signal them at once. 649 00:27:18,203 --> 00:27:19,771 They could be unaware of their danger. 650 00:27:19,838 --> 00:27:21,339 They may need our help. 651 00:27:21,406 --> 00:27:22,374 Aye, sir. 652 00:27:22,440 --> 00:27:23,308 Change course to intercept. 653 00:27:23,375 --> 00:27:24,000 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 654 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,209 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 655 00:27:24,275 --> 00:27:26,711 It will take some time to locate them, sir. 656 00:27:26,778 --> 00:27:28,380 They are on undesignated maneuvers 657 00:27:28,446 --> 00:27:29,681 in the Pheben system. 658 00:27:29,748 --> 00:27:30,000 Find them. 659 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,716 Find them. 660 00:27:46,364 --> 00:27:48,000 Tell me, Commander Riker. 661 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,133 Tell me, Commander Riker. 662 00:27:48,199 --> 00:27:50,068 What do you make of this? 663 00:27:52,037 --> 00:27:54,000 RIKER: I felt no collision. 664 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,039 RIKER: I felt no collision. 665 00:27:54,105 --> 00:27:55,974 Were we hit by a small meteor? 666 00:27:56,041 --> 00:27:56,975 No. No collision. 667 00:27:57,042 --> 00:27:57,976 Corrosion, then? 668 00:27:58,043 --> 00:27:59,444 No, not corrosion. 669 00:27:59,511 --> 00:28:00,000 Science station, analyze. 670 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,312 Science station, analyze. 671 00:28:01,379 --> 00:28:02,680 We already have 672 00:28:02,747 --> 00:28:04,049 and fortunately the cavity opened 673 00:28:04,115 --> 00:28:05,750 onto a section that could withstand 674 00:28:05,817 --> 00:28:06,000 the change in pressure. 675 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,985 the change in pressure. 676 00:28:07,052 --> 00:28:07,986 Then, what is it? 677 00:28:08,053 --> 00:28:09,687 KLAG: A space organism 678 00:28:09,754 --> 00:28:11,156 eating away at our hull. 679 00:28:11,222 --> 00:28:12,000 What are you talking about? What is it? 680 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:12,724 What are you talking about? What is it? 681 00:28:12,791 --> 00:28:14,726 I mean, you must have some way to repair it. 682 00:28:14,793 --> 00:28:15,460 I'm afraid not. 683 00:28:15,527 --> 00:28:17,262 KLAG: Our estimate 684 00:28:17,328 --> 00:28:18,000 is that, in less than eight hours, we will have lost 685 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:20,999 is that, in less than eight hours, we will have lost 686 00:28:21,066 --> 00:28:23,268 too much of our shell to remain intact. 687 00:28:23,334 --> 00:28:24,000 The only vessel we've had contact with recently 688 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,703 The only vessel we've had contact with recently 689 00:28:25,770 --> 00:28:26,871 is the Enterprise. 690 00:28:26,938 --> 00:28:29,974 There was no direct contact with the Enterprise. 691 00:28:30,041 --> 00:28:33,445 Tactics officer, report to Commander Riker. 692 00:28:33,511 --> 00:28:36,000 The Enterprise did conduct an extensive scan 693 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,748 The Enterprise did conduct an extensive scan 694 00:28:36,815 --> 00:28:38,383 of this vessel. 695 00:28:38,450 --> 00:28:39,484 That's normal procedure. 696 00:28:39,551 --> 00:28:41,753 What type of beam did the Enterprise use 697 00:28:41,820 --> 00:28:42,000 to cause this damage to our hull? 698 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,121 to cause this damage to our hull? 699 00:28:43,188 --> 00:28:44,189 None. 700 00:28:44,255 --> 00:28:45,723 Why would they do that? 701 00:28:45,790 --> 00:28:46,724 We're allies. 702 00:28:46,791 --> 00:28:47,892 But my logs indicate 703 00:28:47,959 --> 00:28:48,000 that the Enterprise directed 704 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,894 that the Enterprise directed 705 00:28:49,961 --> 00:28:51,396 an intense scanning beam 706 00:28:51,463 --> 00:28:53,164 at this specific area 707 00:28:53,231 --> 00:28:54,000 for a duration of two minutes. 708 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,467 for a duration of two minutes. 709 00:28:55,533 --> 00:28:57,936 Explain that. 710 00:29:02,073 --> 00:29:04,075 I can't. 711 00:29:04,142 --> 00:29:05,477 It could be a weapon. 712 00:29:05,543 --> 00:29:06,000 It's no weapon. 713 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:08,246 It's no weapon. 714 00:29:08,313 --> 00:29:09,981 The Enterprise has no reason to do that 715 00:29:10,048 --> 00:29:11,216 especially with me on board. 716 00:29:11,282 --> 00:29:12,000 It makes no sense. 717 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,217 It makes no sense. 718 00:29:12,283 --> 00:29:13,251 Why? 719 00:29:13,318 --> 00:29:15,420 "Why" is no longer important. 720 00:29:15,487 --> 00:29:17,922 What is important is our response to this attack. 721 00:29:17,989 --> 00:29:18,000 Engage cloaking device. 722 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,457 Engage cloaking device. 723 00:29:19,524 --> 00:29:22,827 Change course to intercept the Enterprise. 724 00:29:22,894 --> 00:29:24,000 What do you intend to do, Captain? 725 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,930 What do you intend to do, Captain? 726 00:29:25,997 --> 00:29:26,931 Intend? 727 00:29:26,998 --> 00:29:28,533 There is only one response. 728 00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:30,000 I intend to attack the Enterprise 729 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,869 I intend to attack the Enterprise 730 00:29:30,935 --> 00:29:31,936 and destroy it. 731 00:29:55,627 --> 00:29:57,529 You're making some progress. 732 00:29:57,595 --> 00:30:00,000 You've eliminated half the possibilities already. 733 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,166 You've eliminated half the possibilities already. 734 00:30:01,232 --> 00:30:04,836 Thank you, but I seem to have become efficient 735 00:30:04,903 --> 00:30:06,000 a little later than was needed. 736 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,471 a little later than was needed. 737 00:30:06,538 --> 00:30:09,574 It was my responsibility to learn and adapt 738 00:30:09,641 --> 00:30:12,000 to the Enterprise's regulations 739 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,844 to the Enterprise's regulations 740 00:30:12,911 --> 00:30:15,246 and I didn't do that. 741 00:30:15,313 --> 00:30:16,581 Not really. 742 00:30:16,648 --> 00:30:18,000 You just made an error. 743 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,217 You just made an error. 744 00:30:20,919 --> 00:30:23,021 Captain Picard may not like them 745 00:30:23,087 --> 00:30:24,000 but he knows they turn up from time to time. 746 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:26,324 but he knows they turn up from time to time. 747 00:30:26,391 --> 00:30:27,392 I failed. 748 00:30:27,458 --> 00:30:28,826 I had an opportunity 749 00:30:28,893 --> 00:30:30,000 to show the Captain my superior capabilities 750 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:32,130 to show the Captain my superior capabilities 751 00:30:32,197 --> 00:30:33,898 and I failed. 752 00:30:33,965 --> 00:30:36,000 I can never recover from that. 753 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,302 I can never recover from that. 754 00:30:37,368 --> 00:30:39,571 Mendon, it was a mistake. 755 00:30:39,637 --> 00:30:42,000 You didn't put the organism on the hull. 756 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,208 You didn't put the organism on the hull. 757 00:30:43,274 --> 00:30:44,876 You discovered it. 758 00:30:44,943 --> 00:30:47,078 You were trying to analyze it 759 00:30:47,145 --> 00:30:48,000 and messed up on protocol a little. 760 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,614 and messed up on protocol a little. 761 00:31:02,093 --> 00:31:05,330 I realize you are trying to be nice to me 762 00:31:05,396 --> 00:31:06,000 and I appreciate it. 763 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,965 and I appreciate it. 764 00:31:07,031 --> 00:31:09,500 What I don't understand is why. 765 00:31:09,567 --> 00:31:10,868 Why not? 766 00:31:10,935 --> 00:31:12,000 I thought you could use a friend. 767 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:13,571 I thought you could use a friend. 768 00:31:13,638 --> 00:31:14,906 Thank you. 769 00:31:14,973 --> 00:31:18,000 I only hope I can learn your ways 770 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,142 I only hope I can learn your ways 771 00:31:18,209 --> 00:31:20,378 before I mess up again. 772 00:31:20,445 --> 00:31:24,000 I imagine my methods must seem foolish to you. 773 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,048 I imagine my methods must seem foolish to you. 774 00:31:24,115 --> 00:31:26,517 They're... different. 775 00:31:26,584 --> 00:31:30,000 But that's what this exchange program is all about. 776 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,088 But that's what this exchange program is all about. 777 00:31:30,154 --> 00:31:32,023 You learn the way we do things 778 00:31:32,090 --> 00:31:34,025 and take that information back to your command. 779 00:31:34,092 --> 00:31:36,000 It's up to them to decide which is better. 780 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,061 It's up to them to decide which is better. 781 00:31:37,128 --> 00:31:38,563 You're right. 782 00:31:38,630 --> 00:31:40,398 I'll do it your way. 783 00:31:40,465 --> 00:31:42,000 I'll work even harder than I did before 784 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,001 I'll work even harder than I did before 785 00:31:43,067 --> 00:31:45,270 and I'll succeed brilliantly. 786 00:31:52,977 --> 00:31:54,000 What is the status? 787 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,912 What is the status? 788 00:31:54,979 --> 00:31:56,547 Unchanged. 789 00:31:56,614 --> 00:31:58,683 The rate of increase continues. 790 00:31:58,750 --> 00:32:00,000 Commander Riker 791 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,118 Commander Riker 792 00:32:00,184 --> 00:32:03,921 check the organism growth with Engineering. 793 00:32:11,095 --> 00:32:12,000 Keep him under scrutiny. 794 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:14,932 Keep him under scrutiny. 795 00:32:15,733 --> 00:32:18,000 Captain, I'm not convinced 796 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,569 Captain, I'm not convinced 797 00:32:18,636 --> 00:32:22,273 Riker knew of any plot against us. 798 00:32:22,340 --> 00:32:24,000 If he did, why would he have come on board? 799 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:26,978 If he did, why would he have come on board? 800 00:32:27,045 --> 00:32:29,414 Because he was ordered to. 801 00:32:29,480 --> 00:32:30,000 To die? 802 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,615 To die? 803 00:32:30,682 --> 00:32:33,451 It is the expectation of any officer 804 00:32:33,518 --> 00:32:35,687 to be ordered to die at any time. 805 00:32:35,753 --> 00:32:36,000 For a Klingon, perhaps 806 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,522 For a Klingon, perhaps 807 00:32:37,588 --> 00:32:41,993 but Riker's people do not volunteer for death so easily. 808 00:32:42,060 --> 00:32:45,663 He may be a spy 809 00:32:45,730 --> 00:32:48,000 but he's no coward. 810 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,666 but he's no coward. 811 00:32:48,733 --> 00:32:52,203 That only proves that he's intelligent 812 00:32:52,270 --> 00:32:54,000 and you might not be as strong as you used to be. 813 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:57,208 and you might not be as strong as you used to be. 814 00:32:57,275 --> 00:32:59,077 ( indignant snort ) 815 00:32:59,143 --> 00:33:00,000 Captain, I've picked up the Enterprise. 816 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,712 Captain, I've picked up the Enterprise. 817 00:33:00,778 --> 00:33:02,714 So soon? 818 00:33:02,780 --> 00:33:06,000 The Enterprise is on an intercept course with us. 819 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,984 The Enterprise is on an intercept course with us. 820 00:33:10,054 --> 00:33:12,000 You almost had me believing this was a misunderstanding. 821 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:15,159 You almost had me believing this was a misunderstanding. 822 00:33:15,226 --> 00:33:17,495 But? 823 00:33:17,562 --> 00:33:18,000 The Enterprise has changed course 824 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,731 The Enterprise has changed course 825 00:33:19,797 --> 00:33:21,099 and it's following us. 826 00:33:21,165 --> 00:33:22,367 Why?! 827 00:33:22,433 --> 00:33:23,701 Ask them. 828 00:33:23,768 --> 00:33:24,000 The reason is obvious. 829 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,703 The reason is obvious. 830 00:33:25,770 --> 00:33:27,605 Their intent is clear. 831 00:33:27,672 --> 00:33:29,774 How long before we make contact? 832 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:30,000 Less than 15 minutes, sir. 833 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,442 Less than 15 minutes, sir. 834 00:33:31,509 --> 00:33:33,711 Put the ship on full battle alert. 835 00:33:33,778 --> 00:33:35,713 Arm all photon torpedoes. 836 00:33:35,780 --> 00:33:36,000 Let them charge into their destruction! 837 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:40,084 Let them charge into their destruction! 838 00:33:42,220 --> 00:33:44,021 Captain, our bearings show 839 00:33:44,088 --> 00:33:47,492 that we should be in contact with the Klingon vessel now. 840 00:33:47,558 --> 00:33:48,000 Slow to impulse. 841 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,559 Slow to impulse. 842 00:33:48,626 --> 00:33:50,161 Aye, sir, impulse speed. 843 00:33:50,228 --> 00:33:52,096 Hailing frequencies are open. 844 00:33:52,163 --> 00:33:53,431 There's no response. 845 00:33:53,498 --> 00:33:54,000 Continue transmission. 846 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,632 Continue transmission. 847 00:33:54,699 --> 00:33:57,568 The Pagh is either cloaked or destroyed, sir. 848 00:33:59,404 --> 00:34:00,000 Conduct an intensive scan of the area. 849 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,507 Conduct an intensive scan of the area. 850 00:34:03,574 --> 00:34:06,000 The Enterprise has slowed to impulse speed 851 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,478 The Enterprise has slowed to impulse speed 852 00:34:07,545 --> 00:34:10,415 and is making an intensive sweep. 853 00:34:10,481 --> 00:34:12,000 Hold your position. 854 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:12,116 Hold your position. 855 00:34:12,183 --> 00:34:13,718 Let them come to us. 856 00:34:13,785 --> 00:34:16,521 They may be here to help you. 857 00:34:16,587 --> 00:34:17,755 Don't be a fool. 858 00:34:17,822 --> 00:34:18,000 Do not forget my rank! 859 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,757 Do not forget my rank! 860 00:34:19,824 --> 00:34:21,659 I haven't. 861 00:34:21,726 --> 00:34:24,000 I am simply trying to help you understand. 862 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,329 I am simply trying to help you understand. 863 00:34:25,396 --> 00:34:26,831 I understand fully. 864 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:28,733 Now, you understand. 865 00:34:28,800 --> 00:34:30,000 I am still Captain of this vessel 866 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,069 I am still Captain of this vessel 867 00:34:32,136 --> 00:34:35,473 and you are still crew and sworn to obey me. 868 00:34:35,540 --> 00:34:36,000 You gave me your oath. 869 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,442 You gave me your oath. 870 00:34:37,508 --> 00:34:39,076 Yes, sir, I did. 871 00:34:39,143 --> 00:34:42,000 Then fulfill that oath and serve this ship as you swore to. 872 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,681 Then fulfill that oath and serve this ship as you swore to. 873 00:34:43,748 --> 00:34:47,118 Tell me the surest method of attack 874 00:34:47,185 --> 00:34:48,000 against the Enterprise. 875 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,786 against the Enterprise. 876 00:34:48,853 --> 00:34:50,788 I won't. 877 00:34:50,855 --> 00:34:51,823 You must. 878 00:34:51,889 --> 00:34:54,000 It is a matter of honor and loyalty to your oath. 879 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,193 It is a matter of honor and loyalty to your oath. 880 00:34:55,259 --> 00:34:59,096 I will not surrender the secrets of the Enterprise to you. 881 00:34:59,163 --> 00:35:00,000 If your word is no good 882 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,364 If your word is no good 883 00:35:00,431 --> 00:35:03,401 then how can we ever trust Starfleet? 884 00:35:03,468 --> 00:35:05,837 I will not break any vow that I have taken in the past. 885 00:35:05,903 --> 00:35:06,000 I have also taken an oath of loyalty to your ship. 886 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,872 I have also taken an oath of loyalty to your ship. 887 00:35:07,939 --> 00:35:09,106 I will not break that. 888 00:35:09,173 --> 00:35:11,142 They are in conflict! 889 00:35:11,209 --> 00:35:12,000 No, sir, they are not. 890 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,110 No, sir, they are not. 891 00:35:13,177 --> 00:35:14,212 I will obey your orders. 892 00:35:14,278 --> 00:35:16,447 I will serve this ship as First Officer. 893 00:35:16,514 --> 00:35:18,000 And in an attack against the Enterprise 894 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,450 And in an attack against the Enterprise 895 00:35:19,517 --> 00:35:21,652 I will die with this crew. 896 00:35:21,719 --> 00:35:24,000 But I will not break my oath of loyalty to Starfleet. 897 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:26,190 But I will not break my oath of loyalty to Starfleet. 898 00:35:26,257 --> 00:35:30,000 If you had told those secrets about the Enterprise 899 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,394 If you had told those secrets about the Enterprise 900 00:35:30,461 --> 00:35:33,397 I would have labeled you a traitor 901 00:35:33,464 --> 00:35:35,900 and killed you where you stood. 902 00:35:38,436 --> 00:35:41,739 But, instead, you will die with us. 903 00:35:41,806 --> 00:35:42,000 You will die like a Klingon. 904 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:45,243 You will die like a Klingon. 905 00:36:10,401 --> 00:36:12,000 Sir, I have something to report to you immediately. 906 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,471 Sir, I have something to report to you immediately. 907 00:36:13,538 --> 00:36:15,907 Yes, go ahead, Ensign. 908 00:36:15,973 --> 00:36:18,000 I have managed to isolate the organisms on our hull. 909 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,709 I have managed to isolate the organisms on our hull. 910 00:36:18,776 --> 00:36:20,211 They are a sub-micron form 911 00:36:20,278 --> 00:36:21,679 capable of breaking nuclear bonds 912 00:36:21,746 --> 00:36:23,781 in the tritanium plating. 913 00:36:23,848 --> 00:36:24,000 But can they be removed from the hull? 914 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,917 But can they be removed from the hull? 915 00:36:25,983 --> 00:36:26,918 Yes. 916 00:36:26,984 --> 00:36:27,985 They are controllable 917 00:36:28,052 --> 00:36:30,000 and can be removed from the hulls of both ships 918 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,688 and can be removed from the hulls of both ships 919 00:36:30,755 --> 00:36:32,557 by using a tunneling neutrino beam. 920 00:36:32,623 --> 00:36:34,492 Thank you, Ensign. Well done. 921 00:36:34,559 --> 00:36:36,000 Initiate that procedure. 922 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,294 Initiate that procedure. 923 00:36:36,360 --> 00:36:37,562 Lieutenant-- 924 00:36:37,628 --> 00:36:39,697 add that information to the hailing messages. 925 00:36:39,764 --> 00:36:41,399 Aye, sir. 926 00:36:44,735 --> 00:36:46,737 Lieutenant. 927 00:36:51,409 --> 00:36:53,644 The Enterprise has changed hailing messages. 928 00:36:53,711 --> 00:36:54,000 They now include a promise of cleaning the organisms 929 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:56,614 They now include a promise of cleaning the organisms 930 00:36:56,681 --> 00:36:57,982 and helping in repairs. 931 00:36:58,049 --> 00:37:00,000 I told you, they're here to help. 932 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,485 I told you, they're here to help. 933 00:37:01,552 --> 00:37:03,588 I do not believe them. 934 00:37:03,654 --> 00:37:05,423 Arm all weapons. 935 00:37:05,489 --> 00:37:06,000 Prepare to attack. 936 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,391 Prepare to attack. 937 00:37:10,528 --> 00:37:12,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 42507.8. 938 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,764 Captain's Log, Stardate 42507.8. 939 00:37:13,831 --> 00:37:16,534 Although our search has been extensive 940 00:37:16,601 --> 00:37:18,000 we are still unable to locate the Klingon ship 941 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:19,670 we are still unable to locate the Klingon ship 942 00:37:19,737 --> 00:37:21,872 or any evidence of its destruction. 943 00:37:21,939 --> 00:37:24,000 Considering the absence of debris, Captain 944 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:25,509 Considering the absence of debris, Captain 945 00:37:25,576 --> 00:37:27,511 it is reasonable to assume 946 00:37:27,578 --> 00:37:29,814 that the Klingon vessel is in the area and cloaked. 947 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:30,000 Agreed. 948 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,349 Agreed. 949 00:37:31,415 --> 00:37:33,985 And since we do not know its intent 950 00:37:34,051 --> 00:37:36,000 I recommend we go to red alert. 951 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,454 I recommend we go to red alert. 952 00:37:36,520 --> 00:37:37,755 Make it so, Lieutenant. 953 00:37:37,822 --> 00:37:38,990 WORF: Aye, sir. 954 00:37:39,957 --> 00:37:42,000 The Enterprise has raised it's shields. 955 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,294 The Enterprise has raised it's shields. 956 00:37:43,361 --> 00:37:44,629 That's a normal procedure 957 00:37:44,695 --> 00:37:46,297 when entering into a suspicious situation. 958 00:37:46,364 --> 00:37:48,000 It's not an act of aggression. 959 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,799 It's not an act of aggression. 960 00:37:48,866 --> 00:37:51,302 The Enterprise will not fire first. 961 00:37:51,369 --> 00:37:53,938 Then they are fools... 962 00:37:54,005 --> 00:37:55,706 for we will. 963 00:37:55,773 --> 00:37:57,775 You'll get only one shot. 964 00:37:57,842 --> 00:38:00,000 We'll only need one. 965 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,444 We'll only need one. 966 00:38:00,511 --> 00:38:01,979 Stand by on phasers and torpedoes. 967 00:38:02,046 --> 00:38:05,783 Prepare to fire them simultaneously. 968 00:38:05,850 --> 00:38:06,000 I recommend you don't fire 969 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,652 I recommend you don't fire 970 00:38:07,718 --> 00:38:10,021 until you're within 40,000 kilometers. 971 00:38:10,087 --> 00:38:11,789 Why? 972 00:38:11,856 --> 00:38:12,000 It will cut down their response time. 973 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,791 It will cut down their response time. 974 00:38:13,858 --> 00:38:16,727 You are honoring your promise to serve us? 975 00:38:16,794 --> 00:38:18,000 Would you do less? 976 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,929 Would you do less? 977 00:38:18,996 --> 00:38:20,865 You will give the order 978 00:38:20,931 --> 00:38:23,734 to fire, Commander Riker. 979 00:38:23,801 --> 00:38:24,000 Call out distances. 980 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:27,538 Call out distances. 981 00:38:27,605 --> 00:38:29,674 Any questions, Mr. Riker? 982 00:38:29,740 --> 00:38:30,000 There's one thing I'd like to say. 983 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,575 There's one thing I'd like to say. 984 00:38:31,642 --> 00:38:32,843 I question your judgment. 985 00:38:32,910 --> 00:38:34,512 In my opinion 986 00:38:34,578 --> 00:38:36,000 your reason for forcing this confrontation is not valid. 987 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:38,082 your reason for forcing this confrontation is not valid. 988 00:38:38,149 --> 00:38:40,818 Are you finished? 989 00:38:40,885 --> 00:38:42,000 Yes, sir. 990 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,354 Yes, sir. 991 00:38:43,421 --> 00:38:45,690 Commence with attack as ordered. 992 00:38:45,756 --> 00:38:47,358 55,000 kilometers. 993 00:38:50,728 --> 00:38:52,963 Is that a weapon, Commander? 994 00:38:53,030 --> 00:38:54,000 No, sir. 995 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,765 No, sir. 996 00:38:56,634 --> 00:38:58,436 Give it to me. 997 00:39:04,041 --> 00:39:06,000 We are receiving an emergency signal 998 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,043 We are receiving an emergency signal 999 00:39:06,110 --> 00:39:08,512 from a command transponder. 1000 00:39:08,579 --> 00:39:10,481 Location 035-mark-313. 1001 00:39:10,548 --> 00:39:12,000 Frequency and code designate it as Commander Riker. 1002 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,050 Frequency and code designate it as Commander Riker. 1003 00:39:13,117 --> 00:39:15,786 Chief O'Brien, lock onto that transponder signal. 1004 00:39:15,853 --> 00:39:16,987 Yes, Captain. 1005 00:39:17,054 --> 00:39:18,000 We're not yet in safe range for a transfer. 1006 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:20,357 We're not yet in safe range for a transfer. 1007 00:39:20,424 --> 00:39:21,726 And defensive shields are still in place. 1008 00:39:21,792 --> 00:39:23,928 We may have to stretch it. 1009 00:39:23,994 --> 00:39:24,000 We have to know what's going on 1010 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,763 We have to know what's going on 1011 00:39:25,830 --> 00:39:28,032 and Command Riker is the only one who can tell us. 1012 00:39:28,099 --> 00:39:30,000 We'll beam him directly here, onto the Bridge. 1013 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,367 We'll beam him directly here, onto the Bridge. 1014 00:39:30,434 --> 00:39:31,435 On my command. 1015 00:39:31,502 --> 00:39:33,771 Yes, sir. I'll wait till 40,000. 1016 00:39:33,838 --> 00:39:36,000 Forty-eight thousand. 1017 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,440 Forty-eight thousand. 1018 00:39:36,507 --> 00:39:37,842 Forty-four thousand. 1019 00:39:37,908 --> 00:39:40,811 Transporter Room, stand by. 1020 00:39:40,878 --> 00:39:42,000 You control the shields. 1021 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,513 You control the shields. 1022 00:39:42,580 --> 00:39:43,514 Ready, sir. 1023 00:39:43,581 --> 00:39:44,749 Forty thousand. 1024 00:39:44,815 --> 00:39:47,051 Forty thousand kilometers. 1025 00:39:47,118 --> 00:39:48,000 Prepare to drop cloaking shields and fire when ready. 1026 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:51,789 Prepare to drop cloaking shields and fire when ready. 1027 00:39:51,856 --> 00:39:54,000 Steady. 1028 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,024 Steady. 1029 00:39:54,091 --> 00:39:56,160 Transporter Room, energize. 1030 00:40:03,701 --> 00:40:05,069 Hold where you are, Klag. 1031 00:40:05,136 --> 00:40:06,000 I've relieved Captain Kargan. 1032 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,104 I've relieved Captain Kargan. 1033 00:40:07,171 --> 00:40:10,007 He was acting in an irrational manner. 1034 00:40:14,111 --> 00:40:16,680 I'm your Captain now. 1035 00:40:21,952 --> 00:40:23,454 Where am I?! 1036 00:40:23,521 --> 00:40:24,000 You're on board the Starship Enterprise. 1037 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:26,524 You're on board the Starship Enterprise. 1038 00:40:28,125 --> 00:40:30,000 Riker has no honor. 1039 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,461 Riker has no honor. 1040 00:40:30,995 --> 00:40:32,930 He tricked me! 1041 00:40:38,869 --> 00:40:40,838 He is only dazed, sir. 1042 00:40:40,905 --> 00:40:42,000 Well, that's fine, but where's Commander Riker? 1043 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:46,477 Well, that's fine, but where's Commander Riker? 1044 00:40:46,544 --> 00:40:48,000 Cloaking shields off. 1045 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,046 Cloaking shields off. 1046 00:40:54,251 --> 00:40:55,920 Obey my orders. 1047 00:40:55,986 --> 00:40:58,088 We will be destroyed. 1048 00:40:58,155 --> 00:41:00,000 If we are, it will be in battle 1049 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,724 If we are, it will be in battle 1050 00:41:00,791 --> 00:41:02,026 and I will die with you. 1051 00:41:02,092 --> 00:41:03,894 So, I repeat 1052 00:41:03,961 --> 00:41:06,000 cloaking shields off. 1053 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,997 cloaking shields off. 1054 00:41:15,773 --> 00:41:18,000 WORF: It is the Pagh, sir. 1055 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,843 WORF: It is the Pagh, sir. 1056 00:41:18,909 --> 00:41:21,579 It has all armament locked on us and ready to fire. 1057 00:41:21,645 --> 00:41:22,580 Hold this position. 1058 00:41:22,646 --> 00:41:24,000 Hailing frequencies. 1059 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,215 Hailing frequencies. 1060 00:41:24,281 --> 00:41:26,183 Calling the Pagh, this is the Enterprise. 1061 00:41:26,250 --> 00:41:28,919 We are here to assist. Do not fire. 1062 00:41:28,986 --> 00:41:30,000 They will not believe you. 1063 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,088 They will not believe you. 1064 00:41:31,155 --> 00:41:33,023 Pagh, we are here to assist. 1065 00:41:33,090 --> 00:41:34,091 Do you read me? 1066 00:41:36,594 --> 00:41:38,863 Enterprise, this is Captain William Riker 1067 00:41:38,929 --> 00:41:40,698 of the Klingon vessel Pagh. 1068 00:41:40,764 --> 00:41:42,000 I order you to lower your shields and surrender. 1069 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:44,969 I order you to lower your shields and surrender. 1070 00:41:49,773 --> 00:41:51,709 Lower shields. 1071 00:41:51,775 --> 00:41:54,000 Surrender, as ordered. 1072 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,278 Surrender, as ordered. 1073 00:41:54,345 --> 00:41:56,981 KARGAN: I demand to be beamed 1074 00:41:57,047 --> 00:41:59,083 back aboard my vessel! 1075 00:41:59,149 --> 00:42:00,000 Transporter Chief, prepare to beam Captain Kargan 1076 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,785 Transporter Chief, prepare to beam Captain Kargan 1077 00:42:01,852 --> 00:42:02,887 back aboard the Pagh. 1078 00:42:02,953 --> 00:42:04,889 O'BRIEN: Aye, sir. 1079 00:42:04,955 --> 00:42:06,000 Captain Riker, we can carry out your repairs immediately. 1080 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:10,060 Captain Riker, we can carry out your repairs immediately. 1081 00:42:10,127 --> 00:42:12,000 Thank you, Captain Picard. 1082 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,264 Thank you, Captain Picard. 1083 00:42:25,309 --> 00:42:27,611 You should have killed me. 1084 00:42:27,678 --> 00:42:29,914 I don't want your command. 1085 00:42:29,980 --> 00:42:30,000 But you tricked me to get it. 1086 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,982 But you tricked me to get it. 1087 00:42:32,049 --> 00:42:33,817 Either way, you can have it back. 1088 00:42:33,884 --> 00:42:36,000 Then return to your station. 1089 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:38,322 Then return to your station. 1090 00:42:41,892 --> 00:42:42,000 ( low growl ) 1091 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,994 ( low growl ) 1092 00:42:53,170 --> 00:42:54,000 Get him off my ship. 1093 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:56,006 Get him off my ship. 1094 00:42:56,073 --> 00:42:58,342 Yes, Captain. 1095 00:42:58,409 --> 00:43:00,000 ( quietly: ) You understand the Klingons better 1096 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,345 ( quietly: ) You understand the Klingons better 1097 00:43:01,412 --> 00:43:04,048 than I thought, Commander. 1098 00:43:04,114 --> 00:43:05,950 Thank you, my friend. 1099 00:43:39,049 --> 00:43:41,986 That might have been one of the shortest assignments 1100 00:43:42,052 --> 00:43:43,787 in the history of Starfleet. 1101 00:43:43,854 --> 00:43:45,322 Wrong, Number One. 1102 00:43:45,389 --> 00:43:47,691 It was almost the longest. 1103 00:43:47,758 --> 00:43:48,000 Well done. 1104 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:48,892 Well done. 1105 00:43:48,959 --> 00:43:50,027 Thank you. 1106 00:43:50,094 --> 00:43:51,695 Actually, I learned quite a bit. 1107 00:43:51,762 --> 00:43:54,000 Apparently, not when to duck. 1108 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:54,331 Apparently, not when to duck. 1109 00:43:54,398 --> 00:43:57,201 When not to duck would be more accurate. 1110 00:43:58,235 --> 00:44:00,000 Welcome aboard, Number One. 1111 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,971 Welcome aboard, Number One. 1112 00:44:01,038 --> 00:44:04,341 Now, Lieutenant, conduct the Commander to Sick Bay. 1113 00:44:04,408 --> 00:44:05,876 Aye, sir. 1114 00:44:05,943 --> 00:44:06,000 Commander? 1115 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,144 Commander? 1116 00:44:11,949 --> 00:44:12,000 Your little toy worked. 1117 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,183 Your little toy worked. 1118 00:44:13,250 --> 00:44:14,351 Thanks. 1119 00:44:14,418 --> 00:44:17,021 I'm glad it did. 1120 00:44:17,087 --> 00:44:18,000 You come from a very brave and unique people. 1121 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:20,891 You come from a very brave and unique people. 1122 00:44:20,958 --> 00:44:22,893 I'm glad you're with us on the Enterprise. 1123 00:44:22,960 --> 00:44:23,761 Thank you, Commander. 1124 00:44:23,827 --> 00:44:24,000 And welcome home. 1125 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:26,830 And welcome home.