1 00:00:02,268 --> 00:00:05,505 Captain's Log, Stardate 42523.7. 2 00:00:05,572 --> 00:00:06,000 We are en route 3 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,173 We are en route 4 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:10,677 to the newly established Starbase 173 for port call. 5 00:00:10,744 --> 00:00:12,000 Crew rotation is scheduled 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,679 Crew rotation is scheduled 7 00:00:12,746 --> 00:00:16,616 and we will be off-loading experiment modules. 8 00:00:16,683 --> 00:00:18,000 Hold it. That's my chair. 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,118 Hold it. That's my chair. 10 00:00:18,184 --> 00:00:19,719 My luck is always lousy 11 00:00:19,786 --> 00:00:22,689 unless I start on the dealer's right. 12 00:00:22,756 --> 00:00:24,000 That would seem to be superstition. 13 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,190 That would seem to be superstition. 14 00:00:24,257 --> 00:00:26,659 Bitter experience has taught me 15 00:00:26,726 --> 00:00:29,195 it's a fundamental truth. 16 00:00:29,262 --> 00:00:30,000 Okay. The game is five-card stud 17 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,663 Okay. The game is five-card stud 18 00:00:30,730 --> 00:00:31,664 nothing wild. 19 00:00:31,731 --> 00:00:33,533 Ante up. 20 00:00:33,600 --> 00:00:35,301 This game is exceedingly simple. 21 00:00:35,368 --> 00:00:36,000 With only 52 cards, 21 of which I will see 22 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,570 With only 52 cards, 21 of which I will see 23 00:00:37,637 --> 00:00:38,638 and four other players 24 00:00:38,705 --> 00:00:41,574 there are a limited number of winning combinations. 25 00:00:41,641 --> 00:00:42,000 There's more to this than just the cards, Data. 26 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:44,043 There's more to this than just the cards, Data. 27 00:00:44,110 --> 00:00:45,245 Of course. 28 00:00:45,311 --> 00:00:47,414 The bets will indicate the relative strength of each hand. 29 00:00:47,480 --> 00:00:48,000 Time to pluck a pigeon. 30 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,816 Time to pluck a pigeon. 31 00:00:52,652 --> 00:00:54,000 Five. 32 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,120 Five. 33 00:00:54,187 --> 00:00:55,755 I'm in. 34 00:00:55,822 --> 00:00:58,057 I, too. 35 00:00:58,124 --> 00:00:59,526 Mm-hmm. 36 00:00:59,592 --> 00:01:00,000 I call. 37 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,161 I call. 38 00:01:01,227 --> 00:01:03,496 A seven and a six. 39 00:01:03,563 --> 00:01:05,064 Ladies. 40 00:01:07,400 --> 00:01:09,335 I bet ten. 41 00:01:09,402 --> 00:01:11,137 I'll see that. 42 00:01:11,204 --> 00:01:12,000 Call. 43 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,373 Call. 44 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:15,708 Fold. 45 00:01:15,775 --> 00:01:16,843 Yeah, me, too. 46 00:01:16,910 --> 00:01:18,000 I'm out. 47 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,111 I'm out. 48 00:01:29,589 --> 00:01:30,000 I bet five. 49 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:31,858 I bet five. 50 00:01:31,925 --> 00:01:34,627 I'll see it. 51 00:01:34,694 --> 00:01:36,000 Your five and five. 52 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,096 Your five and five. 53 00:01:41,434 --> 00:01:42,000 Too rich for me. 54 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,436 Too rich for me. 55 00:01:45,438 --> 00:01:47,240 No help. 56 00:01:48,608 --> 00:01:50,176 ( players oohing ) 57 00:01:51,277 --> 00:01:53,346 I bet ten. 58 00:01:53,413 --> 00:01:54,000 Your ten and ten. 59 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:56,749 Your ten and ten. 60 00:02:08,728 --> 00:02:12,000 Is that what is known as a poker face? 61 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,165 Is that what is known as a poker face? 62 00:02:12,232 --> 00:02:14,267 Are you playing or not? 63 00:02:16,903 --> 00:02:18,000 I fold. 64 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,805 I fold. 65 00:02:22,375 --> 00:02:24,000 ( groans and laughter ) 66 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:25,845 ( groans and laughter ) 67 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:27,213 You had nothing. 68 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:29,215 He bluffed you, Data. 69 00:02:29,282 --> 00:02:30,000 It makes very little sense to bet when you cannot win. 70 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:32,852 It makes very little sense to bet when you cannot win. 71 00:02:32,919 --> 00:02:33,720 But I did win. 72 00:02:33,786 --> 00:02:35,722 I was betting that you wouldn't call. 73 00:02:35,788 --> 00:02:36,000 How could you tell? 74 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,190 How could you tell? 75 00:02:37,257 --> 00:02:39,259 PULASKI: Instinct, Data. 76 00:02:39,325 --> 00:02:40,493 Instinct. 77 00:02:40,560 --> 00:02:42,000 The game is seven-card high/low with a buy on the last card. 78 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:44,330 The game is seven-card high/low with a buy on the last card. 79 00:02:44,397 --> 00:02:46,566 And just to make it more interesting 80 00:02:46,633 --> 00:02:48,000 the man with the ax takes all. 81 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,568 the man with the ax takes all. 82 00:03:01,981 --> 00:03:04,884 My god. 83 00:03:18,398 --> 00:03:20,833 Phillipa Louvois 84 00:03:20,900 --> 00:03:23,336 and back in uniform. 85 00:03:23,403 --> 00:03:24,000 It's been ten years 86 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,504 It's been ten years 87 00:03:24,571 --> 00:03:26,339 but seeing you again like this 88 00:03:26,406 --> 00:03:28,841 makes it seem like 50. 89 00:03:28,908 --> 00:03:30,000 If we weren't around all these people 90 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,510 If we weren't around all these people 91 00:03:30,577 --> 00:03:31,978 do you know what I would like to do? 92 00:03:32,045 --> 00:03:33,846 Bust a chair across my teeth? 93 00:03:33,913 --> 00:03:34,847 After that. 94 00:03:34,914 --> 00:03:36,000 Oh, ain't love wonderful? 95 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,916 Oh, ain't love wonderful? 96 00:03:56,636 --> 00:04:00,000 Space, the final frontier. 97 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,007 Space, the final frontier. 98 00:04:01,074 --> 00:04:04,877 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 99 00:04:04,944 --> 00:04:06,000 Its continuing mission-- 100 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,879 Its continuing mission-- 101 00:04:06,946 --> 00:04:10,850 to explore strange new worlds 102 00:04:10,917 --> 00:04:12,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 103 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:15,321 to seek out new life and new civilizations 104 00:04:15,388 --> 00:04:18,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 105 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,859 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 106 00:05:19,619 --> 00:05:24,000 So, what are you doing out here? 107 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,424 So, what are you doing out here? 108 00:05:24,490 --> 00:05:27,460 I am in charge of the 23rd Sector JAG Office. 109 00:05:27,527 --> 00:05:28,461 We're brand new. 110 00:05:28,528 --> 00:05:30,000 I have no staff, but one terrified little Ensign. 111 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,764 I have no staff, but one terrified little Ensign. 112 00:05:31,831 --> 00:05:34,934 And, hopefully, we can make some good law out here. 113 00:05:35,001 --> 00:05:36,000 Anything is possible. 114 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:37,003 Anything is possible. 115 00:05:37,070 --> 00:05:39,472 So you came back to Starfleet. 116 00:05:39,539 --> 00:05:41,774 Still the most worthwhile place to be. 117 00:05:41,841 --> 00:05:42,000 You had no reason to leave. 118 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,443 You had no reason to leave. 119 00:05:43,509 --> 00:05:44,677 They forced me out. 120 00:05:46,746 --> 00:05:48,000 No, that was your own damn stubborn pride. 121 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:49,916 No, that was your own damn stubborn pride. 122 00:05:49,982 --> 00:05:52,919 When I prosecuted you in the Stargazer court-martial 123 00:05:52,985 --> 00:05:54,000 I was doing my job. 124 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,120 I was doing my job. 125 00:05:54,187 --> 00:05:55,655 Oh, you did more than your job. 126 00:05:55,722 --> 00:05:56,656 You enjoyed it. 127 00:05:56,723 --> 00:05:57,790 Not true. 128 00:05:57,857 --> 00:05:59,692 A court-martial is standard procedure 129 00:05:59,759 --> 00:06:00,000 when a ship is lost. 130 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,793 when a ship is lost. 131 00:06:00,860 --> 00:06:01,794 I was doing my duty 132 00:06:01,861 --> 00:06:04,130 as an officer of the Judge Advocate General. 133 00:06:04,197 --> 00:06:06,000 You always enjoyed the adversarial process 134 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:08,134 You always enjoyed the adversarial process 135 00:06:08,201 --> 00:06:10,903 more than getting at the truth. 136 00:06:12,805 --> 00:06:17,677 Well, I hope that you've learned a little wisdom along the way. 137 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:23,983 You know, I never thought I would say this 138 00:06:24,050 --> 00:06:26,719 but it's good to see you again. 139 00:06:26,786 --> 00:06:30,000 It brings a sense of order and stability to my universe 140 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,524 It brings a sense of order and stability to my universe 141 00:06:31,591 --> 00:06:35,061 to know that you're still a pompous ass. 142 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:41,467 And a damn sexy man. 143 00:06:41,534 --> 00:06:42,000 MAN: Captain Picard? 144 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,970 MAN: Captain Picard? 145 00:06:44,937 --> 00:06:46,038 Admiral. 146 00:06:46,105 --> 00:06:46,873 Captain Louvois. 147 00:06:46,939 --> 00:06:48,000 You're acquainted with Captain Picard? 148 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,875 You're acquainted with Captain Picard? 149 00:06:48,941 --> 00:06:49,976 Oh, yes. 150 00:06:50,042 --> 00:06:52,745 We're old... friends. 151 00:06:52,812 --> 00:06:54,000 Excuse me. 152 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,147 Excuse me. 153 00:06:54,213 --> 00:06:56,182 Picard, call me. 154 00:06:56,249 --> 00:06:59,118 You can buy me dinner. 155 00:06:59,185 --> 00:07:00,000 Captain, it's good to see you again. 156 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,621 Captain, it's good to see you again. 157 00:07:01,687 --> 00:07:02,722 Admiral. 158 00:07:02,789 --> 00:07:04,624 May I present Commander Bruce Maddox. 159 00:07:04,690 --> 00:07:05,625 Commander. 160 00:07:05,691 --> 00:07:06,000 He has an interesting 161 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,093 He has an interesting 162 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:09,529 proposal for you, but that can wait for awhile. 163 00:07:09,595 --> 00:07:11,764 I'm eager to see the Enterprise. 164 00:07:11,831 --> 00:07:12,000 Yes, sir. This way. 165 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,733 Yes, sir. This way. 166 00:07:22,208 --> 00:07:24,000 RIKER: Admiral on the Bridge. 167 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,211 RIKER: Admiral on the Bridge. 168 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:29,816 I was a little surprised at the decision 169 00:07:29,882 --> 00:07:30,000 to put a base in force 170 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,950 to put a base in force 171 00:07:31,017 --> 00:07:33,152 so close to the Neutral Zone. 172 00:07:33,219 --> 00:07:34,887 ADMIRAL: As you know, we've had disturbing news 173 00:07:34,954 --> 00:07:36,000 from both sides of the zone. 174 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,455 from both sides of the zone. 175 00:07:36,522 --> 00:07:38,524 We're here to respond when needed. 176 00:07:38,591 --> 00:07:41,160 And it won't hurt to have the Romulans know 177 00:07:41,227 --> 00:07:42,000 that we're nearby. 178 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:44,864 that we're nearby. 179 00:07:44,931 --> 00:07:48,000 Ah. Well, Captain, I want to thank you for this opportunity. 180 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,501 Ah. Well, Captain, I want to thank you for this opportunity. 181 00:07:48,568 --> 00:07:49,435 For 500 years, every ship 182 00:07:49,502 --> 00:07:51,571 that has born the name of the Enterprise 183 00:07:51,637 --> 00:07:52,605 has become a legend. 184 00:07:52,672 --> 00:07:53,906 This one is no different. 185 00:07:53,973 --> 00:07:54,000 Admiral. 186 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:55,208 Admiral. 187 00:07:55,274 --> 00:07:56,375 Oh, yes. 188 00:07:56,442 --> 00:08:00,000 Captain, Commander Maddox is here to work on your android. 189 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,179 Captain, Commander Maddox is here to work on your android. 190 00:08:00,246 --> 00:08:01,881 Please take care of him. 191 00:08:06,886 --> 00:08:08,788 How have you been, Data? 192 00:08:08,855 --> 00:08:10,656 My condition does not alter 193 00:08:10,723 --> 00:08:12,000 with the passage of time, Commander. 194 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,092 with the passage of time, Commander. 195 00:08:13,159 --> 00:08:14,227 Are the two of you acquainted? 196 00:08:14,293 --> 00:08:15,995 Yes, I evaluated Data 197 00:08:16,062 --> 00:08:18,000 when it first applied to the academy. 198 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,698 when it first applied to the academy. 199 00:08:18,764 --> 00:08:21,901 And was the sole member of the committee to oppose my entrance 200 00:08:21,968 --> 00:08:24,000 on the grounds that I was not a sentient being. 201 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,537 on the grounds that I was not a sentient being. 202 00:08:24,604 --> 00:08:28,074 What exactly will this work entail? 203 00:08:29,609 --> 00:08:30,000 I am going to disassemble Data. 204 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,711 I am going to disassemble Data. 205 00:08:35,648 --> 00:08:36,000 All right, explain this procedure. 206 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,850 All right, explain this procedure. 207 00:08:37,917 --> 00:08:39,151 ( clears throat ) 208 00:08:39,218 --> 00:08:41,087 Ever since I first saw Data 209 00:08:41,153 --> 00:08:42,000 at the entrance evaluation 210 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,989 at the entrance evaluation 211 00:08:43,055 --> 00:08:44,290 at the Starfleet Academy 212 00:08:44,357 --> 00:08:46,626 I've wanted to understand it. 213 00:08:46,692 --> 00:08:48,000 I became a student of the works 214 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,160 I became a student of the works 215 00:08:48,227 --> 00:08:51,597 of Dr. Noonien Soong, Data's creator 216 00:08:51,664 --> 00:08:54,000 and I've tried to continue his work. 217 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,166 and I've tried to continue his work. 218 00:08:54,233 --> 00:08:57,970 I believe I am very close to the breakthrough 219 00:08:58,037 --> 00:09:00,000 that will enable me to duplicate Dr. Soong's work 220 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:02,174 that will enable me to duplicate Dr. Soong's work 221 00:09:02,241 --> 00:09:03,910 and replicate this. 222 00:09:06,012 --> 00:09:08,047 But, as a first step 223 00:09:08,114 --> 00:09:11,150 I must disassemble and study it. 224 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:12,000 Data is going to be my guide. 225 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:14,086 Data is going to be my guide. 226 00:09:15,388 --> 00:09:16,656 Data? 227 00:09:16,722 --> 00:09:18,000 It sounds intriguing. 228 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:19,992 It sounds intriguing. 229 00:09:20,059 --> 00:09:21,560 How will you proceed? 230 00:09:21,627 --> 00:09:23,629 I will run a full diagnostic on Data 231 00:09:23,696 --> 00:09:24,000 evaluating the condition of its current software. 232 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:26,332 evaluating the condition of its current software. 233 00:09:26,399 --> 00:09:28,167 I will then dump its core memory 234 00:09:28,234 --> 00:09:30,000 into the Starbase mainframe computer 235 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,169 into the Starbase mainframe computer 236 00:09:30,236 --> 00:09:33,572 and begin a detailed analysis of its construction. 237 00:09:33,639 --> 00:09:36,000 You've constructed a positronic brain? 238 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,108 You've constructed a positronic brain? 239 00:09:36,175 --> 00:09:37,743 Yes. 240 00:09:37,810 --> 00:09:40,780 Have you determined how the electron resistance 241 00:09:40,846 --> 00:09:42,000 across the neural filaments is to be resolved? 242 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,783 across the neural filaments is to be resolved? 243 00:09:43,849 --> 00:09:45,885 Not precisely. 244 00:09:48,688 --> 00:09:51,123 That would seem to be a necessary first step. 245 00:09:51,190 --> 00:09:54,000 I am confident that I will find the answer 246 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,327 I am confident that I will find the answer 247 00:09:54,393 --> 00:09:57,196 once I examine the filament links 248 00:09:57,263 --> 00:09:59,231 in your anterior cortex. 249 00:09:59,298 --> 00:10:00,000 But, if the answer is not forthcoming 250 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,301 But, if the answer is not forthcoming 251 00:10:02,368 --> 00:10:05,371 your model will not function. 252 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:06,000 I do not anticipate any problems. 253 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:08,374 I do not anticipate any problems. 254 00:10:08,441 --> 00:10:11,043 You seem a little vague on the specifics. 255 00:10:11,110 --> 00:10:12,000 What are the risks to Commander Data? 256 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:14,880 What are the risks to Commander Data? 257 00:10:14,947 --> 00:10:17,016 Negligible. 258 00:10:17,083 --> 00:10:18,000 Captain 259 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,250 Captain 260 00:10:18,317 --> 00:10:22,688 I believe his basic research lacks the specifics necessary 261 00:10:22,755 --> 00:10:24,000 to support an experiment 262 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,323 to support an experiment 263 00:10:24,390 --> 00:10:25,891 of this magnitude. 264 00:10:25,958 --> 00:10:29,929 Commander Data is a valued member of my Bridge crew. 265 00:10:29,996 --> 00:10:30,000 Based on what I've heard, I cannot allow Commander Data 266 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:34,200 Based on what I've heard, I cannot allow Commander Data 267 00:10:34,266 --> 00:10:36,000 to submit himself to this experiment. 268 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,069 to submit himself to this experiment. 269 00:10:37,136 --> 00:10:40,406 I was afraid this might be your attitude, Captain. 270 00:10:40,473 --> 00:10:42,000 Here are Starfleet's transfer orders 271 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,175 Here are Starfleet's transfer orders 272 00:10:43,242 --> 00:10:45,644 separating Commander Data from the Enterprise 273 00:10:45,711 --> 00:10:47,813 and reassigning it to Starbase 173 274 00:10:47,880 --> 00:10:48,000 under my command. 275 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,815 under my command. 276 00:10:49,882 --> 00:10:53,386 Data, I will see you in my office tomorrow 277 00:10:53,452 --> 00:10:54,000 at 0900 hours. 278 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,954 at 0900 hours. 279 00:11:09,068 --> 00:11:11,237 ( door chimes ) 280 00:11:17,043 --> 00:11:18,000 Come. 281 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,045 Come. 282 00:11:20,880 --> 00:11:22,982 You sent for me, sir? 283 00:11:23,049 --> 00:11:24,000 Data, please sit down. 284 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,384 Data, please sit down. 285 00:11:29,055 --> 00:11:30,000 Well, we have a problem. 286 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:31,323 Well, we have a problem. 287 00:11:31,390 --> 00:11:33,793 I find myself in complete agreement 288 00:11:33,859 --> 00:11:36,000 with that assessment of the situation, sir. 289 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,962 with that assessment of the situation, sir. 290 00:11:38,898 --> 00:11:42,000 Your service to this ship has been exemplary. 291 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,701 Your service to this ship has been exemplary. 292 00:11:42,768 --> 00:11:44,737 I don't want to lose you. 293 00:11:44,804 --> 00:11:48,000 I will not submit to the procedure, sir. 294 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,308 I will not submit to the procedure, sir. 295 00:11:52,011 --> 00:11:54,000 Data... 296 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,013 Data... 297 00:11:56,348 --> 00:11:59,285 I understand your objections 298 00:11:59,351 --> 00:12:00,000 but I have to consider Starfleet's interests. 299 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:03,289 but I have to consider Starfleet's interests. 300 00:12:03,355 --> 00:12:06,000 What if Commander Maddox is correct? 301 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,125 What if Commander Maddox is correct? 302 00:12:06,192 --> 00:12:08,961 There is a possibility 303 00:12:09,028 --> 00:12:11,964 that many more beings like yourself 304 00:12:12,031 --> 00:12:13,732 can be constructed. 305 00:12:13,799 --> 00:12:18,000 Sir, Lieutenant La Forge's eyes are far superior 306 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,471 Sir, Lieutenant La Forge's eyes are far superior 307 00:12:18,537 --> 00:12:21,474 to human biological eyes, true? 308 00:12:21,540 --> 00:12:23,042 Mm-hmm. 309 00:12:23,109 --> 00:12:24,000 Then why are not all human officers required 310 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:26,512 Then why are not all human officers required 311 00:12:26,579 --> 00:12:30,000 to have their eyes replaced with cybernetic implants? 312 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,749 to have their eyes replaced with cybernetic implants? 313 00:12:36,956 --> 00:12:38,224 I see. 314 00:12:38,290 --> 00:12:42,000 It is precisely because I am not human. 315 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,294 It is precisely because I am not human. 316 00:12:43,429 --> 00:12:46,465 That will be all, Mr. Data. 317 00:12:56,075 --> 00:12:59,178 Computer, pull all relevant information 318 00:12:59,245 --> 00:13:00,000 with regard to Starfleet regulations 319 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,181 with regard to Starfleet regulations 320 00:13:02,248 --> 00:13:04,517 on the transfer of officers. 321 00:13:04,583 --> 00:13:06,000 Working. 322 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,819 Working. 323 00:13:13,993 --> 00:13:15,161 My god. 324 00:13:15,227 --> 00:13:17,163 Twice in as many days. 325 00:13:17,229 --> 00:13:18,000 I need your help. 326 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,831 I need your help. 327 00:13:18,898 --> 00:13:20,933 An historic moment. 328 00:13:21,000 --> 00:13:23,469 I have been trying to make sense of this gobbledygook 329 00:13:23,536 --> 00:13:24,000 but it's beyond me. 330 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,137 but it's beyond me. 331 00:13:25,204 --> 00:13:26,906 The fact is, my android officer, Data 332 00:13:26,972 --> 00:13:29,141 is being transferred compulsorily 333 00:13:29,208 --> 00:13:30,000 to be made part of a highly dangerous 334 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,043 to be made part of a highly dangerous 335 00:13:31,110 --> 00:13:33,579 and ill-conceived experiment, and I want it stopped. 336 00:13:33,646 --> 00:13:36,000 He can refuse to undergo the procedure 337 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,216 He can refuse to undergo the procedure 338 00:13:37,283 --> 00:13:39,852 but we can't stop the transfer. 339 00:13:39,919 --> 00:13:42,000 Once this Maddox has got control of Data 340 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,322 Once this Maddox has got control of Data 341 00:13:43,389 --> 00:13:45,324 anything could happen. 342 00:13:45,391 --> 00:13:47,593 I don't trust that man. 343 00:13:47,660 --> 00:13:48,000 We agree to certain risks when we join Starfleet. 344 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:50,930 We agree to certain risks when we join Starfleet. 345 00:13:50,996 --> 00:13:53,132 Yes, acceptable risks, justified risks 346 00:13:53,199 --> 00:13:54,000 but I can't accept this. 347 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,366 but I can't accept this. 348 00:13:54,433 --> 00:13:56,101 It's unjustified. It's unfair. 349 00:13:56,168 --> 00:13:57,102 He has rights. 350 00:13:57,169 --> 00:14:00,000 All this passion over a machine? 351 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,573 All this passion over a machine? 352 00:14:00,639 --> 00:14:02,141 Don't start. 353 00:14:02,208 --> 00:14:04,910 This is important to me. 354 00:14:06,212 --> 00:14:08,247 Is there an option? 355 00:14:08,314 --> 00:14:11,150 There is always an option. 356 00:14:11,217 --> 00:14:12,000 He can resign. 357 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,918 He can resign. 358 00:14:16,188 --> 00:14:18,000 I see. 359 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,190 I see. 360 00:14:18,257 --> 00:14:20,626 So you came to me for help. 361 00:14:20,693 --> 00:14:22,261 Yes, I came to you. 362 00:14:22,328 --> 00:14:24,000 You're the JAG Officer for this sector. 363 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,130 You're the JAG Officer for this sector. 364 00:14:25,197 --> 00:14:27,533 I had no choice but to come to you. 365 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:29,501 Wait. 366 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:34,139 I didn't mean it that way. 367 00:14:34,206 --> 00:14:36,000 I'm glad you felt you could... 368 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,309 I'm glad you felt you could... 369 00:14:37,376 --> 00:14:39,245 well, come to me. 370 00:14:39,311 --> 00:14:42,000 The word "trust" just isn't in your vocabulary, is it? 371 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:42,248 The word "trust" just isn't in your vocabulary, is it? 372 00:14:42,314 --> 00:14:44,617 Good try-- nine out of ten for effort. 373 00:14:44,683 --> 00:14:47,019 I wish things were different. 374 00:14:47,086 --> 00:14:48,000 I wish I could believe that. 375 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:50,256 I wish I could believe that. 376 00:16:07,433 --> 00:16:11,970 "When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes 377 00:16:12,037 --> 00:16:15,974 I all alone beweep my outcast state." 378 00:16:16,041 --> 00:16:18,000 Is it just words to you? 379 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,310 Is it just words to you? 380 00:16:18,377 --> 00:16:21,180 Or do you fathom the meaning? 381 00:16:21,246 --> 00:16:23,549 Is it not customary to request permission 382 00:16:23,615 --> 00:16:24,000 before entering an individual's quarters? 383 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:26,352 before entering an individual's quarters? 384 00:16:26,418 --> 00:16:29,521 I thought that we could talk this out. 385 00:16:29,588 --> 00:16:30,000 That I could try to persuade you. 386 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:32,424 That I could try to persuade you. 387 00:16:32,491 --> 00:16:36,000 Your memories and knowledge will remain intact. 388 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,628 Your memories and knowledge will remain intact. 389 00:16:36,695 --> 00:16:39,531 Reduced to the mere facts of the events. 390 00:16:39,598 --> 00:16:42,000 The substance, the flavor of the moment could be lost. 391 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,469 The substance, the flavor of the moment could be lost. 392 00:16:43,535 --> 00:16:45,404 Take games of chance... 393 00:16:45,471 --> 00:16:46,638 Games of chance? 394 00:16:46,705 --> 00:16:48,000 Yes, I had read and absorbed 395 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,640 Yes, I had read and absorbed 396 00:16:48,707 --> 00:16:51,744 every treatise and textbook on the subject 397 00:16:51,810 --> 00:16:54,000 and found myself well prepared for the experience. 398 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,748 and found myself well prepared for the experience. 399 00:16:55,814 --> 00:16:58,250 Yet, when I finally played poker 400 00:16:58,317 --> 00:17:00,000 I discovered that the reality 401 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,586 I discovered that the reality 402 00:17:00,652 --> 00:17:03,589 bore little resemblance to the rules. 403 00:17:03,655 --> 00:17:05,257 And the point being? 404 00:17:05,324 --> 00:17:06,000 That, while I believe it is possible 405 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,393 That, while I believe it is possible 406 00:17:07,459 --> 00:17:10,396 to download information contained in a positronic brain 407 00:17:10,462 --> 00:17:12,000 I do not believe you have acquired the expertise necessary 408 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,399 I do not believe you have acquired the expertise necessary 409 00:17:13,465 --> 00:17:17,469 to preserve the essence of those experiences. 410 00:17:17,536 --> 00:17:18,000 There is an ineffable quality to memory 411 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,272 There is an ineffable quality to memory 412 00:17:20,339 --> 00:17:23,442 which I do not believe can survive your procedure. 413 00:17:23,509 --> 00:17:24,000 "Ineffable quality." 414 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:26,345 "Ineffable quality." 415 00:17:28,514 --> 00:17:30,000 I had rather we had done this together 416 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,784 I had rather we had done this together 417 00:17:31,850 --> 00:17:35,454 but, one way or the other, we are doing it. 418 00:17:35,521 --> 00:17:36,000 You're under my command. 419 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,556 You're under my command. 420 00:17:37,623 --> 00:17:39,158 No, sir. 421 00:17:39,224 --> 00:17:42,000 I am not under yours nor anyone else's command. 422 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,461 I am not under yours nor anyone else's command. 423 00:17:42,528 --> 00:17:45,164 I have resigned from Starfleet. 424 00:17:45,230 --> 00:17:46,365 Resigned? 425 00:17:46,432 --> 00:17:48,000 You can't resign. 426 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,834 You can't resign. 427 00:17:48,901 --> 00:17:52,104 I regret the decision, but I must. 428 00:17:52,171 --> 00:17:54,000 I am the culmination of one man's dream. 429 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:55,741 I am the culmination of one man's dream. 430 00:17:55,808 --> 00:18:00,000 This is not ego or vanity, but when Dr. Soong created me 431 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,313 This is not ego or vanity, but when Dr. Soong created me 432 00:18:01,380 --> 00:18:04,283 he added to the substance of the universe. 433 00:18:04,349 --> 00:18:06,000 If, by your experiments, I am destroyed 434 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,119 If, by your experiments, I am destroyed 435 00:18:07,186 --> 00:18:10,422 something unique, something wonderful will be lost. 436 00:18:10,489 --> 00:18:12,000 I cannot permit that. 437 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,491 I cannot permit that. 438 00:18:12,558 --> 00:18:15,594 I must protect his dream. 439 00:18:15,661 --> 00:18:17,729 And so must I. 440 00:18:17,796 --> 00:18:18,000 But keep packing 441 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,131 But keep packing 442 00:18:19,198 --> 00:18:20,766 because one way or the other 443 00:18:20,833 --> 00:18:23,368 you will be reporting. 444 00:18:33,445 --> 00:18:34,680 Captain's Log, supplemental. 445 00:18:34,746 --> 00:18:36,000 Commander Bruce Maddox, having been thwarted 446 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,149 Commander Bruce Maddox, having been thwarted 447 00:18:37,216 --> 00:18:38,450 by Data's abrupt resignation 448 00:18:38,517 --> 00:18:40,719 is now seeking a legal remedy for his woes. 449 00:18:40,786 --> 00:18:42,000 Captain Louvois has requested my presence 450 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,121 Captain Louvois has requested my presence 451 00:18:43,188 --> 00:18:44,323 at those discussions. 452 00:18:44,389 --> 00:18:46,825 Your response is emotional and irrational. 453 00:18:46,892 --> 00:18:47,826 Irrational? 454 00:18:47,893 --> 00:18:48,000 You are endowing Data with human characteristics 455 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:51,230 You are endowing Data with human characteristics 456 00:18:51,296 --> 00:18:53,565 because it looks human, but it is not. 457 00:18:53,632 --> 00:18:54,000 If it were a box on wheels 458 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,434 If it were a box on wheels 459 00:18:55,501 --> 00:18:57,669 I would not be facing this opposition. 460 00:18:57,736 --> 00:19:00,000 Overt sentimentality is not one of Captain Picard's failings. 461 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,440 Overt sentimentality is not one of Captain Picard's failings. 462 00:19:01,507 --> 00:19:02,708 Trust me, I know. 463 00:19:02,774 --> 00:19:04,409 I will tell you again. 464 00:19:04,476 --> 00:19:06,000 Data is a valued member of my crew. 465 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:07,446 Data is a valued member of my crew. 466 00:19:07,513 --> 00:19:10,349 He's an outstanding Bridge Officer. 467 00:19:10,415 --> 00:19:12,000 If I am permitted to make this experiment, the horizons 468 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,519 If I am permitted to make this experiment, the horizons 469 00:19:13,585 --> 00:19:16,455 for human achievement become boundless. 470 00:19:16,522 --> 00:19:18,000 Consider, every ship in Starfleet with a Data on board. 471 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,925 Consider, every ship in Starfleet with a Data on board. 472 00:19:19,992 --> 00:19:23,428 Utilizing it's extraordinary capabilities 473 00:19:23,495 --> 00:19:24,000 acting as our hands and eyes in dangerous situations. 474 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:27,533 acting as our hands and eyes in dangerous situations. 475 00:19:27,599 --> 00:19:29,401 Look, you're preaching to the choir, here. 476 00:19:29,468 --> 00:19:30,000 Why don't you get to the point? 477 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,836 Why don't you get to the point? 478 00:19:30,903 --> 00:19:33,438 Data must not be permitted to resign. 479 00:19:33,505 --> 00:19:35,240 Data is a Starfleet Officer. 480 00:19:35,307 --> 00:19:36,000 He still has certain rights. 481 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,642 He still has certain rights. 482 00:19:36,708 --> 00:19:37,809 Right, rights! 483 00:19:37,876 --> 00:19:40,212 I'm sick to death of hearing about rights. 484 00:19:40,279 --> 00:19:42,000 What about my right not to have my life work 485 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,514 What about my right not to have my life work 486 00:19:42,581 --> 00:19:43,849 subverted by blind ignorance? 487 00:19:43,916 --> 00:19:44,883 We have rule of law 488 00:19:44,950 --> 00:19:45,884 in this Federation. 489 00:19:45,951 --> 00:19:47,019 You cannot simply seize people 490 00:19:47,085 --> 00:19:48,000 and experiment with them to prove your pet theories. 491 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,655 and experiment with them to prove your pet theories. 492 00:19:49,721 --> 00:19:50,656 Thank you. 493 00:19:50,722 --> 00:19:52,190 MADDOX: Now you're doing it. 494 00:19:52,257 --> 00:19:54,000 Data is an extraordinary piece of engineering 495 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,626 Data is an extraordinary piece of engineering 496 00:19:54,693 --> 00:19:56,495 but it is a machine. 497 00:19:56,562 --> 00:19:58,196 If you permit it to resign 498 00:19:58,263 --> 00:20:00,000 it will destroy years of work in robotics. 499 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,732 it will destroy years of work in robotics. 500 00:20:00,799 --> 00:20:04,269 Starfleet does not have to allow the resignation. 501 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:06,000 Commander, who do you think you're working for? 502 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,605 Commander, who do you think you're working for? 503 00:20:06,672 --> 00:20:09,241 Starfleet is not an organization that ignores 504 00:20:09,308 --> 00:20:11,777 it's own regulations when they become inconvenient. 505 00:20:11,843 --> 00:20:12,000 Whether you like it or not, Data does have rights. 506 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:14,513 Whether you like it or not, Data does have rights. 507 00:20:14,580 --> 00:20:17,516 Let me put it another way. 508 00:20:17,583 --> 00:20:18,000 Would you permit the computer of the Enterprise 509 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:21,653 Would you permit the computer of the Enterprise 510 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:23,989 to refuse a refit? 511 00:20:24,056 --> 00:20:26,291 That's an interesting point. 512 00:20:26,358 --> 00:20:29,227 But the Enterprise computer is property. 513 00:20:29,294 --> 00:20:30,000 Is Data? 514 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,228 Is Data? 515 00:20:30,295 --> 00:20:31,129 Of course. 516 00:20:31,196 --> 00:20:34,499 There may be law to support this position. 517 00:20:34,566 --> 00:20:35,500 Then find it. 518 00:20:35,567 --> 00:20:36,000 A ruling with such broad-ranging implications 519 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:38,704 A ruling with such broad-ranging implications 520 00:20:38,770 --> 00:20:40,305 must be supported. 521 00:20:40,372 --> 00:20:41,473 Phillipa 522 00:20:41,540 --> 00:20:42,000 I hope you will use the same zeal 523 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:44,009 I hope you will use the same zeal 524 00:20:44,076 --> 00:20:47,713 that you did in the Stargazer court-martial. 525 00:20:56,388 --> 00:21:00,000 Data, you're supposed to rip the wrapping off. 526 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,659 Data, you're supposed to rip the wrapping off. 527 00:21:00,726 --> 00:21:04,630 With the application of a little care, Wes 528 00:21:04,696 --> 00:21:06,000 the paper can be utilized again. 529 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,633 the paper can be utilized again. 530 00:21:07,699 --> 00:21:10,402 Data, you're missing the point. 531 00:21:15,707 --> 00:21:18,000 The Dream of the Fire by K'Ratak. 532 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,977 The Dream of the Fire by K'Ratak. 533 00:21:19,044 --> 00:21:20,646 Thank you, Worf. 534 00:21:20,712 --> 00:21:22,547 It was in the hands of the Klingons 535 00:21:22,614 --> 00:21:24,000 that the novel attained its full stature. 536 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,816 that the novel attained its full stature. 537 00:21:24,883 --> 00:21:26,385 I couldn't disagree more 538 00:21:26,451 --> 00:21:27,819 but we'll save that argument 539 00:21:27,886 --> 00:21:29,287 for another day. 540 00:21:29,354 --> 00:21:30,000 DATA: Excuse me, please. 541 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,023 DATA: Excuse me, please. 542 00:21:32,891 --> 00:21:34,860 Is something wrong? 543 00:21:36,728 --> 00:21:38,664 Of course there is. 544 00:21:38,730 --> 00:21:40,666 You're going away. 545 00:21:40,732 --> 00:21:42,000 No one regrets that necessity more than myself 546 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:44,036 No one regrets that necessity more than myself 547 00:21:44,102 --> 00:21:46,638 but you do understand my reasons? 548 00:21:46,705 --> 00:21:47,939 Sure, I understand. 549 00:21:48,006 --> 00:21:51,309 I just don't like you being forced out. 550 00:21:51,376 --> 00:21:52,611 It's not fair. 551 00:21:55,013 --> 00:21:59,051 As Dr. Pulaski would, at this junction, no doubt remind us 552 00:21:59,117 --> 00:22:00,000 "life is rarely fair." 553 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,652 "life is rarely fair." 554 00:22:00,719 --> 00:22:04,623 Sorry, that just doesn't make it any better. 555 00:22:04,690 --> 00:22:06,000 I shall miss you, Geordi. 556 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:08,994 I shall miss you, Geordi. 557 00:22:09,061 --> 00:22:11,329 Yeah. 558 00:22:11,396 --> 00:22:12,000 Me, too. 559 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,565 Me, too. 560 00:22:15,867 --> 00:22:18,000 Take care of yourself, Data. 561 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:19,337 Take care of yourself, Data. 562 00:22:24,743 --> 00:22:26,645 I have completed my research. 563 00:22:26,712 --> 00:22:30,000 Based on the Acts of Cumberland passed in the early 21st century 564 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:31,616 Based on the Acts of Cumberland passed in the early 21st century 565 00:22:31,683 --> 00:22:34,653 Data is the property of Starfleet. 566 00:22:34,720 --> 00:22:36,000 He cannot resign and he cannot refuse 567 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,989 He cannot resign and he cannot refuse 568 00:22:38,056 --> 00:22:40,992 to cooperate with Commander Maddox. 569 00:22:41,059 --> 00:22:42,000 What if I challenge this ruling? 570 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,729 What if I challenge this ruling? 571 00:22:43,795 --> 00:22:46,565 Then I shall be required to hold a hearing. 572 00:22:46,631 --> 00:22:47,699 Then I so challenge. 573 00:22:47,766 --> 00:22:48,000 Convene your hearing. 574 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,633 Convene your hearing. 575 00:22:48,700 --> 00:22:51,436 Captain, that would be exceedingly difficult. 576 00:22:51,503 --> 00:22:52,771 This is a new base. 577 00:22:52,838 --> 00:22:53,939 I have no staff. 578 00:22:54,005 --> 00:22:56,842 Surely, Captain, you have regulations 579 00:22:56,908 --> 00:22:59,711 to take care of such an eventuality. 580 00:22:59,778 --> 00:23:00,000 There are. 581 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:00,712 There are. 582 00:23:00,779 --> 00:23:03,982 I can use serving officers as legal counsel. 583 00:23:04,049 --> 00:23:06,000 You, as the senior officer, would defend. 584 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,952 You, as the senior officer, would defend. 585 00:23:07,018 --> 00:23:09,755 Very good. 586 00:23:09,821 --> 00:23:12,000 And the unenviable task of prosecuting this case 587 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,524 And the unenviable task of prosecuting this case 588 00:23:12,591 --> 00:23:13,992 would fall on you, Commander 589 00:23:14,059 --> 00:23:15,660 as the next most senior officer 590 00:23:15,727 --> 00:23:17,095 of the defendant's ship. 591 00:23:18,864 --> 00:23:19,798 I can't. 592 00:23:19,865 --> 00:23:20,799 I won't. 593 00:23:20,866 --> 00:23:22,100 Data's my comrade. 594 00:23:22,167 --> 00:23:23,869 We have served together. 595 00:23:23,935 --> 00:23:24,000 I not only respect him, I consider him my friend. 596 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:27,606 I not only respect him, I consider him my friend. 597 00:23:27,672 --> 00:23:30,000 When people of good conscience have an honest dispute 598 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,909 When people of good conscience have an honest dispute 599 00:23:30,976 --> 00:23:32,944 we must still sometimes resort 600 00:23:33,011 --> 00:23:35,480 to this kind of adversarial system. 601 00:23:35,547 --> 00:23:36,000 You just want me to prove that Data is a mere machine. 602 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:38,183 You just want me to prove that Data is a mere machine. 603 00:23:38,250 --> 00:23:40,719 I can't do that, because I don't believe it. 604 00:23:40,786 --> 00:23:41,787 I happen to know better 605 00:23:41,853 --> 00:23:42,000 so I am neither qualified 606 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,155 so I am neither qualified 607 00:23:43,221 --> 00:23:44,055 nor willing. 608 00:23:44,122 --> 00:23:46,725 You're going to have to find someone else. 609 00:23:46,792 --> 00:23:48,000 Then I will rule summarily based on my findings. 610 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,494 Then I will rule summarily based on my findings. 611 00:23:49,561 --> 00:23:50,562 Data is a toaster. 612 00:23:50,629 --> 00:23:53,565 Have him report immediately to Commander Maddox 613 00:23:53,632 --> 00:23:54,000 for experimental refit. 614 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,900 for experimental refit. 615 00:23:59,871 --> 00:24:00,000 I see. 616 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,772 I see. 617 00:24:00,839 --> 00:24:03,875 I have no choice but to agree. 618 00:24:03,942 --> 00:24:06,000 Good, and I expect you to do your duty in that courtroom. 619 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:07,045 Good, and I expect you to do your duty in that courtroom. 620 00:24:07,112 --> 00:24:08,613 If I find for one minute 621 00:24:08,680 --> 00:24:10,448 that you are not doing your best 622 00:24:10,515 --> 00:24:12,000 I will end this, then and there. 623 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,184 I will end this, then and there. 624 00:24:13,919 --> 00:24:16,888 You don't have to remind us of our duty. 625 00:24:21,026 --> 00:24:23,128 You just... 626 00:24:23,195 --> 00:24:24,000 just remember yours. 627 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,864 just remember yours. 628 00:24:25,931 --> 00:24:28,099 I have never forgotten it. 629 00:24:28,166 --> 00:24:30,000 Not then, and certainly not now. 630 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,670 Not then, and certainly not now. 631 00:24:43,548 --> 00:24:44,482 ( door chimes ) 632 00:24:44,549 --> 00:24:45,884 Come. 633 00:24:47,652 --> 00:24:48,000 Data 634 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,854 Data 635 00:24:48,920 --> 00:24:51,156 Captain Louvois has issued a ruling. 636 00:24:51,223 --> 00:24:54,000 You are the property of Starfleet Command. 637 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,226 You are the property of Starfleet Command. 638 00:24:54,292 --> 00:24:55,861 You cannot resign. 639 00:24:56,862 --> 00:24:57,796 I see. 640 00:24:57,863 --> 00:24:58,964 From limitless options 641 00:24:59,030 --> 00:25:00,000 I am reduced to none, or rather one. 642 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,166 I am reduced to none, or rather one. 643 00:25:01,233 --> 00:25:03,635 I can only hope that Commander Maddox 644 00:25:03,702 --> 00:25:05,737 is more capable than it would appear. 645 00:25:05,804 --> 00:25:06,000 Data, you're not going to submit. 646 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,739 Data, you're not going to submit. 647 00:25:07,806 --> 00:25:09,541 We are going to fight this. 648 00:25:09,608 --> 00:25:11,243 I've challenged the ruling. 649 00:25:11,309 --> 00:25:12,000 Captain Louvois will be compelled to convene a hearing. 650 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:14,145 Captain Louvois will be compelled to convene a hearing. 651 00:25:14,212 --> 00:25:17,883 She may be overly attached to the letter of the law 652 00:25:17,949 --> 00:25:18,000 but I suspect that she still understands its spirit. 653 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:20,785 but I suspect that she still understands its spirit. 654 00:25:20,852 --> 00:25:21,853 We will put to rest 655 00:25:21,920 --> 00:25:24,000 this question of your legal status once and for all. 656 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:24,256 this question of your legal status once and for all. 657 00:25:24,322 --> 00:25:26,291 Now, I have been asked to represent you 658 00:25:26,358 --> 00:25:27,959 but if there is some other officer 659 00:25:28,026 --> 00:25:29,895 with which you would feel more happy... 660 00:25:29,961 --> 00:25:30,000 Captain, I have complete confidence in your ability 661 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:33,164 Captain, I have complete confidence in your ability 662 00:25:33,231 --> 00:25:34,933 to represent my interests. 663 00:25:48,113 --> 00:25:49,814 Computer 664 00:25:49,881 --> 00:25:51,783 identify Riker, William T. 665 00:25:51,850 --> 00:25:54,000 Access code theta alpha two, seven, three, seven 666 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,287 Access code theta alpha two, seven, three, seven 667 00:25:55,353 --> 00:25:56,821 blue enable. 668 00:25:56,888 --> 00:25:59,591 Riker, William T. identified. 669 00:25:59,658 --> 00:26:00,000 Ready. 670 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,092 Ready. 671 00:26:01,159 --> 00:26:04,963 Access all available technical schematics 672 00:26:05,030 --> 00:26:06,000 on Lieutenant Commander Data. 673 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,599 on Lieutenant Commander Data. 674 00:26:07,666 --> 00:26:08,967 Working. 675 00:26:36,061 --> 00:26:38,830 This hearing, convened on Stardate 42527.4 676 00:26:38,897 --> 00:26:42,000 is to determine the legal status of the android known as Data. 677 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,335 is to determine the legal status of the android known as Data. 678 00:26:43,401 --> 00:26:45,670 The Office of Judge Advocate General 679 00:26:45,737 --> 00:26:47,739 has rendered a finding of property. 680 00:26:47,806 --> 00:26:48,000 The defense has challenged. 681 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,207 The defense has challenged. 682 00:26:49,274 --> 00:26:50,075 Commander Riker? 683 00:26:50,141 --> 00:26:52,110 Your Honor, there is only one issue 684 00:26:52,177 --> 00:26:54,000 and one relevant piece of evidence. 685 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,045 and one relevant piece of evidence. 686 00:26:54,112 --> 00:26:55,947 I call Lieutenant Commander Data. 687 00:27:04,689 --> 00:27:06,000 COMPUTER: Verify Lieutenant Commander Data. 688 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,959 COMPUTER: Verify Lieutenant Commander Data. 689 00:27:08,026 --> 00:27:11,830 Current assignment: USS Enterprise. 690 00:27:11,896 --> 00:27:12,000 Starfleet Command decoration for... 691 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,832 Starfleet Command decoration for... 692 00:27:13,898 --> 00:27:16,167 Your Honor, we'll stipulate to all of this. 693 00:27:16,234 --> 00:27:18,000 Objection, Your Honor. 694 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,737 Objection, Your Honor. 695 00:27:18,803 --> 00:27:20,405 I want this read. 696 00:27:20,472 --> 00:27:21,740 All of it. 697 00:27:21,806 --> 00:27:23,742 Sustained. 698 00:27:23,808 --> 00:27:24,000 ...valor and gallantry, Medal of Honor with clusters 699 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:27,278 ...valor and gallantry, Medal of Honor with clusters 700 00:27:27,345 --> 00:27:30,000 Legion of Honor, the Star Cross. 701 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,815 Legion of Honor, the Star Cross. 702 00:27:32,484 --> 00:27:34,919 LOUVOIS: Proceed, Commander. 703 00:27:35,954 --> 00:27:36,000 Commander, what are you? 704 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:38,957 Commander, what are you? 705 00:27:40,425 --> 00:27:41,693 An android. 706 00:27:41,760 --> 00:27:42,000 Which is? 707 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,762 Which is? 708 00:27:43,828 --> 00:27:47,032 Webster's 24th Century Dictionary, Fifth Edition 709 00:27:47,098 --> 00:27:48,000 defines an android as an automaton 710 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:49,167 defines an android as an automaton 711 00:27:49,234 --> 00:27:51,302 made to resemble a human being. 712 00:27:51,369 --> 00:27:53,204 "An automaton." 713 00:27:53,271 --> 00:27:54,000 Made by whom? 714 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,173 Made by whom? 715 00:27:56,174 --> 00:27:57,108 Sir? 716 00:27:57,175 --> 00:27:59,044 Who built you, Commander? 717 00:27:59,110 --> 00:28:00,000 Dr. Noonien Soong. 718 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:00,311 Dr. Noonien Soong. 719 00:28:00,378 --> 00:28:01,179 And he was? 720 00:28:01,246 --> 00:28:04,015 The foremost authority on cybernetics. 721 00:28:04,082 --> 00:28:05,884 More basic than that. 722 00:28:05,950 --> 00:28:06,000 What was he? 723 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,951 What was he? 724 00:28:10,021 --> 00:28:11,022 Human? 725 00:28:12,157 --> 00:28:13,458 Thank you. 726 00:28:14,259 --> 00:28:17,262 Commander, what is the capacity of your memory 727 00:28:17,328 --> 00:28:18,000 and how fast can you access information? 728 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,964 and how fast can you access information? 729 00:28:20,031 --> 00:28:22,834 I have an ultimate storage capacity 730 00:28:22,901 --> 00:28:24,000 of 800 quadrillion bits. 731 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,903 of 800 quadrillion bits. 732 00:28:24,969 --> 00:28:27,906 My total linear computational speed has been rated 733 00:28:27,972 --> 00:28:30,000 at 60 trillion operations per second. 734 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,308 at 60 trillion operations per second. 735 00:28:34,479 --> 00:28:36,000 Your Honor, I offer into evidence 736 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,148 Your Honor, I offer into evidence 737 00:28:37,215 --> 00:28:39,250 Prosecution's Exhibit "A." 738 00:28:39,317 --> 00:28:40,952 A rod of parsteel 739 00:28:41,019 --> 00:28:42,000 tensile strength 40 kilo-bars. 740 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,421 tensile strength 40 kilo-bars. 741 00:28:47,459 --> 00:28:48,000 Commander, would you bend that? 742 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,060 Commander, would you bend that? 743 00:28:49,127 --> 00:28:50,061 PICARD: Objection. 744 00:28:50,128 --> 00:28:52,063 There are many life-forms possessed 745 00:28:52,130 --> 00:28:53,064 with megastrength. 746 00:28:53,131 --> 00:28:54,000 These issues are not relevant to this hearing. 747 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,366 These issues are not relevant to this hearing. 748 00:28:55,433 --> 00:28:57,335 I'm afraid I can't agree, Captain. 749 00:28:57,402 --> 00:29:00,000 Proceed with your demonstration, Commander. 750 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,071 Proceed with your demonstration, Commander. 751 00:29:16,488 --> 00:29:18,000 Drawing on the log of the construction 752 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:19,023 Drawing on the log of the construction 753 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:21,092 of the prototype android Lore 754 00:29:21,159 --> 00:29:23,461 also constructed by Noonien Soong 755 00:29:23,528 --> 00:29:24,000 I request to be allowed 756 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,096 I request to be allowed 757 00:29:25,163 --> 00:29:27,232 to remove the Commander's hand 758 00:29:27,298 --> 00:29:28,867 for your inspection. 759 00:29:28,933 --> 00:29:30,000 Objection. 760 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,468 Objection. 761 00:29:34,172 --> 00:29:36,000 It doesn't matter. 762 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,174 It doesn't matter. 763 00:29:38,510 --> 00:29:41,079 Objection withdrawn. 764 00:29:43,982 --> 00:29:45,517 Proceed, Commander. 765 00:29:50,088 --> 00:29:51,256 I'm sorry. 766 00:30:10,542 --> 00:30:12,000 The Commander is a physical representation of a dream 767 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:15,213 The Commander is a physical representation of a dream 768 00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:18,000 an idea conceived of by the mind of a man. 769 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,816 an idea conceived of by the mind of a man. 770 00:30:18,883 --> 00:30:23,054 Its purpose-- to serve human needs and interests. 771 00:30:23,121 --> 00:30:24,000 It's a collection of neural nets 772 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:26,024 It's a collection of neural nets 773 00:30:26,090 --> 00:30:28,226 and heuristic algorithms. 774 00:30:28,293 --> 00:30:30,000 Its responses dictated by an elaborate software 775 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:32,130 Its responses dictated by an elaborate software 776 00:30:32,197 --> 00:30:33,831 written by a man. 777 00:30:33,898 --> 00:30:35,233 Its hardware built 778 00:30:35,300 --> 00:30:36,000 by a man. 779 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,935 by a man. 780 00:30:37,001 --> 00:30:38,403 And now... 781 00:30:38,469 --> 00:30:41,172 And now a man will shut it off. 782 00:30:47,912 --> 00:30:48,000 Pinocchio is broken. 783 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:49,547 Pinocchio is broken. 784 00:30:49,614 --> 00:30:52,317 Its strings have been cut. 785 00:31:05,363 --> 00:31:06,000 I request a recess. 786 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,232 I request a recess. 787 00:31:07,298 --> 00:31:09,300 Granted. 788 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:28,553 Do you mean his argument was that good? 789 00:31:28,620 --> 00:31:30,000 Riker's presentation was devastating. 790 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,889 Riker's presentation was devastating. 791 00:31:31,956 --> 00:31:33,925 He almost convinced me. 792 00:31:33,992 --> 00:31:36,000 Well, you've got the harder argument. 793 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,094 Well, you've got the harder argument. 794 00:31:36,160 --> 00:31:38,563 By his own admission Data is a machine. 795 00:31:38,630 --> 00:31:41,499 That's true. 796 00:31:41,566 --> 00:31:42,000 You're worried about what's going to happen to him? 797 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:44,335 You're worried about what's going to happen to him? 798 00:31:44,402 --> 00:31:48,000 Oh, I've had to send people on far more dangerous missions. 799 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,540 Oh, I've had to send people on far more dangerous missions. 800 00:31:49,607 --> 00:31:52,310 Well, then this should work out fine. 801 00:31:52,377 --> 00:31:54,000 Maddox could get lucky 802 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,045 Maddox could get lucky 803 00:31:54,112 --> 00:31:56,681 and create a whole army of Datas-- 804 00:31:56,748 --> 00:31:58,383 all very valuable. 805 00:31:58,449 --> 00:31:59,684 Oh, yes, no doubt. 806 00:31:59,751 --> 00:32:00,000 He's proved his value to you. 807 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,954 He's proved his value to you. 808 00:32:05,390 --> 00:32:06,000 In ways that I cannot even begin to calculate. 809 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:10,261 In ways that I cannot even begin to calculate. 810 00:32:10,328 --> 00:32:12,000 And now he's about to be ruled the property of Starfleet. 811 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:15,333 And now he's about to be ruled the property of Starfleet. 812 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:18,000 That should increase his value. 813 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:18,536 That should increase his value. 814 00:32:21,506 --> 00:32:23,241 In what way? 815 00:32:23,308 --> 00:32:24,000 Well, consider that, in the history of many worlds 816 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:26,544 Well, consider that, in the history of many worlds 817 00:32:26,611 --> 00:32:29,614 there have always been disposable creatures. 818 00:32:29,681 --> 00:32:30,000 They do the dirty work. 819 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,482 They do the dirty work. 820 00:32:31,549 --> 00:32:34,419 They do the work that no one else wants to do 821 00:32:34,485 --> 00:32:36,000 because it's too difficult or too hazardous. 822 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,522 because it's too difficult or too hazardous. 823 00:32:37,588 --> 00:32:40,458 And an army of Datas, all disposable... 824 00:32:40,525 --> 00:32:42,000 You don't have to think about their welfare. 825 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,127 You don't have to think about their welfare. 826 00:32:43,194 --> 00:32:45,330 You don't think about how they feel. 827 00:32:45,396 --> 00:32:48,000 Whole generations of disposable people. 828 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:52,437 Whole generations of disposable people. 829 00:32:52,503 --> 00:32:54,000 You're talking about slavery. 830 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,074 You're talking about slavery. 831 00:32:56,140 --> 00:33:00,000 Oh, I think that's a little harsh. 832 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,346 Oh, I think that's a little harsh. 833 00:33:01,412 --> 00:33:04,415 I don't think that's a little harsh. 834 00:33:04,482 --> 00:33:06,000 I think that's the truth. 835 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,751 I think that's the truth. 836 00:33:06,818 --> 00:33:10,388 But that's a truth that we have obscured 837 00:33:10,455 --> 00:33:12,000 behind a comfortable, easy euphemism-- 838 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:14,058 behind a comfortable, easy euphemism-- 839 00:33:14,125 --> 00:33:16,594 property. 840 00:33:16,661 --> 00:33:18,000 But that's not the issue at all, is it? 841 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:20,498 But that's not the issue at all, is it? 842 00:33:29,474 --> 00:33:30,000 PICARD: Commander Riker has dramatically demonstrated to this court 843 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:32,744 PICARD: Commander Riker has dramatically demonstrated to this court 844 00:33:32,810 --> 00:33:36,000 that Lieutenant Commander Data is a machine. 845 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,781 that Lieutenant Commander Data is a machine. 846 00:33:36,848 --> 00:33:38,449 Do we deny that? 847 00:33:38,516 --> 00:33:41,352 No, because it is not relevant. 848 00:33:41,419 --> 00:33:42,000 We, too, are machines, just machines of a different type. 849 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:46,557 We, too, are machines, just machines of a different type. 850 00:33:46,624 --> 00:33:48,000 Commander Riker has also reminded us 851 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,627 Commander Riker has also reminded us 852 00:33:49,694 --> 00:33:53,264 that Lieutenant Commander Data was created by a human. 853 00:33:53,331 --> 00:33:54,000 Do we deny that? No. 854 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,399 Do we deny that? No. 855 00:33:54,465 --> 00:33:57,468 Again, it is not relevant. 856 00:33:57,535 --> 00:34:00,000 Children are created 857 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,071 Children are created 858 00:34:00,138 --> 00:34:04,108 from the building blocks of their parents' DNA. 859 00:34:04,175 --> 00:34:06,000 Are they property? 860 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:09,547 Are they property? 861 00:34:09,614 --> 00:34:12,000 I call Lieutenant Commander Data to the stand. 862 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,117 I call Lieutenant Commander Data to the stand. 863 00:34:28,466 --> 00:34:30,000 What are these? 864 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,234 What are these? 865 00:34:30,301 --> 00:34:31,536 My medals. 866 00:34:31,602 --> 00:34:32,837 Why do you pack them? 867 00:34:32,904 --> 00:34:35,173 What logical purpose do they serve? 868 00:34:35,239 --> 00:34:36,000 I do not know, sir. 869 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,408 I do not know, sir. 870 00:34:37,475 --> 00:34:39,177 I suppose none. 871 00:34:39,243 --> 00:34:41,345 I just wanted them. 872 00:34:41,412 --> 00:34:42,000 Is that vanity? 873 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,181 Is that vanity? 874 00:34:45,883 --> 00:34:47,485 And this? 875 00:34:47,552 --> 00:34:48,000 A gift from you, sir. 876 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,353 A gift from you, sir. 877 00:34:49,420 --> 00:34:51,255 You value it? 878 00:34:51,322 --> 00:34:52,457 Yes, sir. 879 00:34:52,523 --> 00:34:53,391 Why? 880 00:34:53,458 --> 00:34:54,000 It is a reminder of friendship and service. 881 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:56,627 It is a reminder of friendship and service. 882 00:35:10,441 --> 00:35:12,000 And this? 883 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,376 And this? 884 00:35:12,443 --> 00:35:16,380 You have no other portraits of your fellow crew members. 885 00:35:16,447 --> 00:35:17,448 Why this person? 886 00:35:17,515 --> 00:35:18,000 I would prefer not to answer that question, sir. 887 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:21,619 I would prefer not to answer that question, sir. 888 00:35:21,686 --> 00:35:23,354 I gave my word. 889 00:35:23,421 --> 00:35:24,000 Under the circumstances, I don't think Tasha would mind. 890 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:27,892 Under the circumstances, I don't think Tasha would mind. 891 00:35:30,394 --> 00:35:32,463 She was special to me, sir. 892 00:35:32,530 --> 00:35:35,633 We were... 893 00:35:35,700 --> 00:35:36,000 intimate. 894 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,602 intimate. 895 00:35:47,578 --> 00:35:48,000 Thank you, Commander. 896 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,913 Thank you, Commander. 897 00:35:48,980 --> 00:35:52,483 I have no further questions for this witness. 898 00:35:52,550 --> 00:35:54,000 Commander Riker, do you want to cross? 899 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,586 Commander Riker, do you want to cross? 900 00:35:55,653 --> 00:35:58,222 I have no questions, Your Honor. 901 00:35:58,289 --> 00:35:59,357 Thank you. 902 00:35:59,423 --> 00:36:00,000 You may step down. 903 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,425 You may step down. 904 00:36:04,428 --> 00:36:06,000 I call to the stand Commander Bruce Maddox 905 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,698 I call to the stand Commander Bruce Maddox 906 00:36:07,765 --> 00:36:09,734 as a hostile witness. 907 00:36:19,443 --> 00:36:22,313 Verify, Maddox, Bruce, Commander. 908 00:36:22,380 --> 00:36:24,000 Current assignment: Associate Chair of Robotics 909 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:26,384 Current assignment: Associate Chair of Robotics 910 00:36:26,450 --> 00:36:29,320 Daystrom Technological Institute. 911 00:36:29,387 --> 00:36:30,000 Major papers... 912 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,321 Major papers... 913 00:36:30,388 --> 00:36:31,322 Yes, yes, yes. 914 00:36:31,389 --> 00:36:32,924 Suffice it to say he's an expert. 915 00:36:32,990 --> 00:36:34,725 Commander, it is your contention 916 00:36:34,792 --> 00:36:36,000 that Lieutenant Commander Data is not a sentient being 917 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,728 that Lieutenant Commander Data is not a sentient being 918 00:36:37,795 --> 00:36:40,798 and, therefore, not entitled to all the rights reserved 919 00:36:40,865 --> 00:36:42,000 for all life-forms within this Federation? 920 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:43,334 for all life-forms within this Federation? 921 00:36:43,401 --> 00:36:45,570 Data is not sentient, no. 922 00:36:45,636 --> 00:36:47,572 Commander, would you enlighten us? 923 00:36:47,638 --> 00:36:48,000 What is required for sentience? 924 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,507 What is required for sentience? 925 00:36:49,574 --> 00:36:54,000 Intelligence, self-awareness, consciousness. 926 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,679 Intelligence, self-awareness, consciousness. 927 00:36:54,745 --> 00:36:57,815 Prove to the court that I am sentient. 928 00:36:57,882 --> 00:36:58,950 This is absurd. 929 00:36:59,016 --> 00:37:00,000 We all know you're sentient. 930 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:01,352 We all know you're sentient. 931 00:37:01,419 --> 00:37:03,654 So I'm sentient, but Commander Data is not? 932 00:37:03,721 --> 00:37:04,989 MADDOX: That's right. 933 00:37:05,056 --> 00:37:06,000 Uh-huh. Why? 934 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:06,591 Uh-huh. Why? 935 00:37:06,657 --> 00:37:08,993 Why am I sentient? 936 00:37:09,060 --> 00:37:11,362 Well, you are self-aware. 937 00:37:11,429 --> 00:37:12,000 Ah, that's the second of your criteria. 938 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:13,698 Ah, that's the second of your criteria. 939 00:37:13,764 --> 00:37:16,500 Let's deal with the first, intelligence. 940 00:37:16,567 --> 00:37:17,668 Is Commander Data intelligent? 941 00:37:17,735 --> 00:37:18,000 Yes. 942 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,836 Yes. 943 00:37:18,903 --> 00:37:22,707 It has the ability to learn and understand 944 00:37:22,773 --> 00:37:24,000 and to cope with new situations. 945 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,875 and to cope with new situations. 946 00:37:24,942 --> 00:37:26,544 Like this hearing. 947 00:37:26,611 --> 00:37:27,712 Yes. 948 00:37:27,778 --> 00:37:29,914 What about self-awareness? 949 00:37:29,981 --> 00:37:30,000 What does that mean? 950 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:31,749 What does that mean? 951 00:37:31,816 --> 00:37:34,485 Why... why am I self-aware? 952 00:37:34,552 --> 00:37:36,000 Because you are conscious of your existence and actions. 953 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:38,522 Because you are conscious of your existence and actions. 954 00:37:38,589 --> 00:37:41,592 You are aware of yourself and your own ego. 955 00:37:41,659 --> 00:37:42,000 Commander Data, what are you doing now? 956 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,961 Commander Data, what are you doing now? 957 00:37:44,028 --> 00:37:45,997 I am taking part in a legal hearing 958 00:37:46,063 --> 00:37:48,000 to determine my rights and status-- 959 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:48,032 to determine my rights and status-- 960 00:37:48,099 --> 00:37:49,967 am I a person or property? 961 00:37:50,034 --> 00:37:51,569 And what's at stake? 962 00:37:51,636 --> 00:37:53,437 My right to choose. 963 00:37:53,504 --> 00:37:54,000 Perhaps my very life. 964 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,539 Perhaps my very life. 965 00:37:55,606 --> 00:37:57,808 "My rights." 966 00:37:57,875 --> 00:37:59,744 "My status." 967 00:37:59,810 --> 00:38:00,000 "My right to choose." 968 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:02,847 "My right to choose." 969 00:38:02,913 --> 00:38:05,349 "My life." 970 00:38:05,416 --> 00:38:06,000 Well, he seems reasonably self-aware to me, Commander. 971 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,290 Well, he seems reasonably self-aware to me, Commander. 972 00:38:16,727 --> 00:38:18,000 I'm waiting. 973 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:19,397 I'm waiting. 974 00:38:19,463 --> 00:38:23,734 This is exceedingly difficult. 975 00:38:23,801 --> 00:38:24,000 Do you like Commander Data? 976 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,836 Do you like Commander Data? 977 00:38:25,903 --> 00:38:27,538 I... 978 00:38:27,605 --> 00:38:30,000 I don't know it well enough to like or dislike it. 979 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:33,544 I don't know it well enough to like or dislike it. 980 00:38:33,611 --> 00:38:34,679 But you admire him? 981 00:38:34,745 --> 00:38:36,000 Oh, yes. 982 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,380 Oh, yes. 983 00:38:36,447 --> 00:38:38,783 It's an extraordinary piece... 984 00:38:38,849 --> 00:38:40,084 Of engineering and programming. 985 00:38:40,151 --> 00:38:40,985 Yes, you have said that. 986 00:38:41,052 --> 00:38:42,000 Commander, you have devoted your life 987 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,820 Commander, you have devoted your life 988 00:38:42,887 --> 00:38:44,488 to the study of cybernetics in general? 989 00:38:44,555 --> 00:38:45,589 Yes. 990 00:38:45,656 --> 00:38:46,791 And Commander Data in particular? 991 00:38:46,857 --> 00:38:47,692 Yes. 992 00:38:47,758 --> 00:38:48,000 And now you propose to dismantle him? 993 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:49,527 And now you propose to dismantle him? 994 00:38:49,593 --> 00:38:52,530 So that I can learn from it and construct more. 995 00:38:52,596 --> 00:38:53,798 How many more? 996 00:38:53,864 --> 00:38:54,000 As many as are needed. 997 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,766 As many as are needed. 998 00:38:55,833 --> 00:38:59,437 Hundreds, thousands, if necessary. 999 00:38:59,503 --> 00:39:00,000 There is no limit. 1000 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,372 There is no limit. 1001 00:39:01,439 --> 00:39:05,342 A single Data 1002 00:39:05,409 --> 00:39:06,000 and forgive me, Commander 1003 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,344 and forgive me, Commander 1004 00:39:07,411 --> 00:39:08,746 is a curiosity. 1005 00:39:08,813 --> 00:39:10,981 A wonder even. 1006 00:39:11,048 --> 00:39:12,000 But thousands of Datas-- 1007 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:14,652 But thousands of Datas-- 1008 00:39:14,719 --> 00:39:18,000 isn't that becoming a race? 1009 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,923 isn't that becoming a race? 1010 00:39:18,989 --> 00:39:22,526 And won't we be judged by how we treat 1011 00:39:22,593 --> 00:39:23,728 that race? 1012 00:39:23,794 --> 00:39:24,000 Now tell me, Commander, what is Data? 1013 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:26,597 Now tell me, Commander, what is Data? 1014 00:39:26,664 --> 00:39:29,433 I don't understand. 1015 00:39:29,500 --> 00:39:30,000 What is he? 1016 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,634 What is he? 1017 00:39:30,701 --> 00:39:31,635 A machine. 1018 00:39:31,702 --> 00:39:32,903 Is he? Are you sure? Yes. 1019 00:39:32,970 --> 00:39:35,706 You see, he's met two of your three criteria for sentience. 1020 00:39:35,773 --> 00:39:36,000 So, what if he meets the third, consciousness 1021 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:37,742 So, what if he meets the third, consciousness 1022 00:39:37,808 --> 00:39:38,809 in even the smallest degree? 1023 00:39:38,876 --> 00:39:40,377 What is he then? I don't know. 1024 00:39:40,444 --> 00:39:42,000 Do you? 1025 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,013 Do you? 1026 00:39:43,080 --> 00:39:44,682 Do you? 1027 00:39:46,183 --> 00:39:48,000 Do you? 1028 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,385 Do you? 1029 00:39:53,457 --> 00:39:54,000 Well, that's the question you have to answer. 1030 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:57,762 Well, that's the question you have to answer. 1031 00:39:57,828 --> 00:40:00,000 Your Honor, the courtroom is a crucible. 1032 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,030 Your Honor, the courtroom is a crucible. 1033 00:40:00,097 --> 00:40:01,899 In it, we burn away irrelevancies 1034 00:40:01,966 --> 00:40:04,101 until we are left with a pure product-- 1035 00:40:04,168 --> 00:40:05,770 the truth-- for all time. 1036 00:40:05,836 --> 00:40:06,000 Now, sooner or later, this man, or others like him 1037 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:08,639 Now, sooner or later, this man, or others like him 1038 00:40:08,706 --> 00:40:10,908 will succeed in replicating Commander Data. 1039 00:40:10,975 --> 00:40:12,000 Now, the decision you reach here today 1040 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,577 Now, the decision you reach here today 1041 00:40:13,644 --> 00:40:15,746 will determine how we will regard 1042 00:40:15,813 --> 00:40:17,815 this creation of our genius. 1043 00:40:17,882 --> 00:40:18,000 It will reveal the kind of a people we are 1044 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:20,985 It will reveal the kind of a people we are 1045 00:40:21,051 --> 00:40:22,586 what he is destined to be. 1046 00:40:22,653 --> 00:40:24,000 It will reach far beyond this courtroom 1047 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,755 It will reach far beyond this courtroom 1048 00:40:24,822 --> 00:40:26,190 and this one android. 1049 00:40:26,257 --> 00:40:29,960 It could significantly redefine the boundaries 1050 00:40:30,027 --> 00:40:32,496 of personal liberty and freedom. 1051 00:40:32,563 --> 00:40:34,932 Expanding them for some 1052 00:40:34,999 --> 00:40:36,000 savagely curtailing them for others. 1053 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:38,969 savagely curtailing them for others. 1054 00:40:39,036 --> 00:40:42,000 Are you prepared to condemn him and all who come after him 1055 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,640 Are you prepared to condemn him and all who come after him 1056 00:40:42,706 --> 00:40:44,074 to servitude and slavery? 1057 00:40:46,710 --> 00:40:48,000 Your Honor, Starfleet was founded to seek out new life. 1058 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:50,548 Your Honor, Starfleet was founded to seek out new life. 1059 00:40:50,614 --> 00:40:52,183 Well, there it sits. 1060 00:40:54,952 --> 00:40:56,453 Waiting. 1061 00:41:01,792 --> 00:41:04,195 You wanted a chance to make law. 1062 00:41:04,261 --> 00:41:05,563 Well, here it is. 1063 00:41:05,629 --> 00:41:06,000 Make it a good one. 1064 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,031 Make it a good one. 1065 00:41:18,209 --> 00:41:20,778 It sits there looking at me 1066 00:41:20,845 --> 00:41:23,480 and I don't know what it is. 1067 00:41:23,547 --> 00:41:24,000 This case has dealt with metaphysics 1068 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,984 This case has dealt with metaphysics 1069 00:41:27,051 --> 00:41:30,000 with questions best left to saints and philosophers. 1070 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,922 with questions best left to saints and philosophers. 1071 00:41:31,989 --> 00:41:36,000 I'm neither competent nor qualified to answer those. 1072 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,094 I'm neither competent nor qualified to answer those. 1073 00:41:37,161 --> 00:41:40,164 But I've got to make a ruling 1074 00:41:40,231 --> 00:41:42,000 to try to speak to the future. 1075 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:44,168 to try to speak to the future. 1076 00:41:44,235 --> 00:41:48,000 Is Data a machine? Yes. 1077 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,873 Is Data a machine? Yes. 1078 00:41:48,939 --> 00:41:52,643 Is he the property of Starfleet? 1079 00:41:52,710 --> 00:41:54,000 No. 1080 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,511 No. 1081 00:41:54,578 --> 00:41:56,780 We have all been dancing around 1082 00:41:56,847 --> 00:41:58,949 the basic issue-- 1083 00:41:59,016 --> 00:42:00,000 does Data have a soul? 1084 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:01,785 does Data have a soul? 1085 00:42:01,852 --> 00:42:04,288 I don't know that he has. 1086 00:42:04,355 --> 00:42:06,000 I don't know that I have. 1087 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:06,724 I don't know that I have. 1088 00:42:06,790 --> 00:42:10,027 But I have got to give him the freedom 1089 00:42:10,094 --> 00:42:12,000 to explore that question himself. 1090 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,930 to explore that question himself. 1091 00:42:12,997 --> 00:42:16,133 It is the ruling of this court 1092 00:42:16,200 --> 00:42:18,000 that Lieutenant Commander Data has the freedom to choose. 1093 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:21,205 that Lieutenant Commander Data has the freedom to choose. 1094 00:42:34,652 --> 00:42:36,000 I formally refuse to undergo your procedure. 1095 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:38,222 I formally refuse to undergo your procedure. 1096 00:42:38,289 --> 00:42:42,000 I will cancel that transfer order. 1097 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,059 I will cancel that transfer order. 1098 00:42:42,126 --> 00:42:44,161 Thank you. 1099 00:42:44,228 --> 00:42:47,998 And, Commander, continue your work. 1100 00:42:48,065 --> 00:42:52,269 When you are ready, I will still be here. 1101 00:42:52,336 --> 00:42:54,000 I find some of what you propose... 1102 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:55,172 I find some of what you propose... 1103 00:42:55,239 --> 00:42:57,007 intriguing. 1104 00:43:04,415 --> 00:43:06,000 He's remarkable. 1105 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,183 He's remarkable. 1106 00:43:06,250 --> 00:43:09,119 You didn't call him "it." 1107 00:43:18,796 --> 00:43:23,133 You see, sometimes it does work. 1108 00:43:25,302 --> 00:43:26,070 Phillipa. 1109 00:43:30,808 --> 00:43:32,142 Dinner? 1110 00:43:32,209 --> 00:43:34,611 You buying? 1111 00:43:48,926 --> 00:43:53,330 Sir, there is a celebration on the holodeck. 1112 00:43:53,397 --> 00:43:54,000 I have no right to be there. 1113 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,933 I have no right to be there. 1114 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:58,135 Because you failed in your task? 1115 00:43:58,202 --> 00:43:59,003 No, God, no. 1116 00:43:59,069 --> 00:44:00,000 I came that close to winning, Data. 1117 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,338 I came that close to winning, Data. 1118 00:44:01,405 --> 00:44:02,873 Yes, sir. 1119 00:44:02,940 --> 00:44:05,142 I almost cost you your life. 1120 00:44:05,209 --> 00:44:06,000 Is it not true that had you refused to prosecute 1121 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:08,812 Is it not true that had you refused to prosecute 1122 00:44:08,879 --> 00:44:12,000 Captain Louvois would have ruled summarily against me? 1123 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,017 Captain Louvois would have ruled summarily against me? 1124 00:44:13,083 --> 00:44:14,785 Yes. 1125 00:44:14,852 --> 00:44:18,000 That action injured you and saved me. 1126 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:19,690 That action injured you and saved me. 1127 00:44:19,757 --> 00:44:22,426 I will not forget it. 1128 00:44:25,062 --> 00:44:27,398 You're a wise man, my friend. 1129 00:44:27,464 --> 00:44:29,066 Not yet, sir 1130 00:44:29,133 --> 00:44:30,000 but, with your help, I am learning. 1131 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:33,037 but, with your help, I am learning.