1 00:00:01,468 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 42695.3. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,172 Captain's Log, Stardate 42695.3. 3 00:00:06,239 --> 00:00:07,574 We're the first manned vessel 4 00:00:07,640 --> 00:00:10,143 to enter the Selcundi Drema sector. 5 00:00:10,210 --> 00:00:12,000 Unmanned probes have recorded unusual levels 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,513 Unmanned probes have recorded unusual levels 7 00:00:13,580 --> 00:00:16,583 of geological activity in all five planetary systems. 8 00:00:16,649 --> 00:00:18,000 I am hoping the Enterprise 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:18,385 I am hoping the Enterprise 10 00:00:18,451 --> 00:00:20,453 will find the answer to this enigma. 11 00:00:20,520 --> 00:00:24,000 Commander, I have been reviewing the unmanned probe scans. 12 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,424 Commander, I have been reviewing the unmanned probe scans. 13 00:00:24,491 --> 00:00:27,594 At some point during the last 150 years 14 00:00:27,660 --> 00:00:30,000 the fifth planet of Selcundi Drema has shattered 15 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,797 the fifth planet of Selcundi Drema has shattered 16 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:32,766 forming an asteroid belt. 17 00:00:32,832 --> 00:00:35,468 I'd call that geological instability. 18 00:00:35,535 --> 00:00:36,000 Is there any indication that this is the work 19 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,604 Is there any indication that this is the work 20 00:00:37,670 --> 00:00:39,439 of an unknown intelligence? 21 00:00:39,506 --> 00:00:41,775 This is geology, not malevolence. 22 00:00:41,841 --> 00:00:42,000 These planets live fast and die hard. 23 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:45,145 These planets live fast and die hard. 24 00:00:45,211 --> 00:00:46,646 The question is why. 25 00:00:50,550 --> 00:00:52,452 You sure you won't reconsider? 26 00:00:52,519 --> 00:00:54,000 No, I'll just watch you and be impressed. 27 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,321 No, I'll just watch you and be impressed. 28 00:00:55,388 --> 00:00:58,625 Optimistic vote of confidence from the non-rider. 29 00:00:58,691 --> 00:01:00,000 You know, I never particularly thought of you 30 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,060 You know, I never particularly thought of you 31 00:01:01,127 --> 00:01:02,095 as an animal person. 32 00:01:02,162 --> 00:01:03,596 Small animals, no 33 00:01:03,663 --> 00:01:05,799 but horses... 34 00:01:10,336 --> 00:01:12,000 Computer, program the holodeck for a woodland setting 35 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,206 Computer, program the holodeck for a woodland setting 36 00:01:13,273 --> 00:01:16,276 with a bridle path and an appropriate mount. 37 00:01:16,342 --> 00:01:17,243 COMPUTER: Type of mount-- 38 00:01:17,310 --> 00:01:18,000 Andorian zabathu, Klingon sark...? 39 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,745 Andorian zabathu, Klingon sark...? 40 00:01:18,812 --> 00:01:20,113 Horse. Earth horse. 41 00:01:20,180 --> 00:01:21,114 Breed? 42 00:01:21,181 --> 00:01:22,282 Arabian. 43 00:01:22,348 --> 00:01:23,650 The Arabs believed that Allah 44 00:01:23,716 --> 00:01:24,000 gathered the south wind and made the horse. 45 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:26,219 gathered the south wind and made the horse. 46 00:01:26,286 --> 00:01:29,689 On the holodeck, we've made that legend come true. 47 00:01:29,756 --> 00:01:30,000 Hmm. 48 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,824 Hmm. 49 00:01:32,358 --> 00:01:33,393 I like that. 50 00:01:33,460 --> 00:01:34,394 Oh, yes. 51 00:01:34,461 --> 00:01:36,000 Computer, English tack 52 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,162 Computer, English tack 53 00:01:36,229 --> 00:01:38,531 and I will control the animal myself. 54 00:01:38,598 --> 00:01:40,133 Enter when ready. 55 00:01:45,705 --> 00:01:47,574 So you like horses for the romance. 56 00:01:47,640 --> 00:01:48,000 Oh, it goes deeper than that. 57 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:49,776 Oh, it goes deeper than that. 58 00:01:49,843 --> 00:01:53,880 A fine war-horse would sleep in a Bedouin's tent 59 00:01:53,947 --> 00:01:54,000 carry him into battle 60 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,715 carry him into battle 61 00:01:55,782 --> 00:01:58,651 feed his children with her milk. 62 00:01:58,718 --> 00:02:00,000 There's a bond which is created by mutual need. 63 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:03,490 There's a bond which is created by mutual need. 64 00:02:07,660 --> 00:02:09,729 Hello, beautiful. 65 00:02:09,796 --> 00:02:11,264 Now I understand. 66 00:02:11,331 --> 00:02:12,000 You don't want the comfort of a pet 67 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,666 You don't want the comfort of a pet 68 00:02:13,733 --> 00:02:15,201 you want a companion. 69 00:02:15,268 --> 00:02:16,603 Thank you. 70 00:02:16,669 --> 00:02:18,000 I don't want to anthropomorphize anything. 71 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:21,674 I don't want to anthropomorphize anything. 72 00:02:21,741 --> 00:02:24,000 It seems that some creatures have the capacity 73 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:26,646 It seems that some creatures have the capacity 74 00:02:26,713 --> 00:02:30,000 to fill spaces you never knew were empty. 75 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,618 to fill spaces you never knew were empty. 76 00:02:31,684 --> 00:02:34,287 I had a Betazoid kitten once. 77 00:02:34,354 --> 00:02:36,000 My mother and the cat reacted badly to one another. 78 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:39,492 My mother and the cat reacted badly to one another. 79 00:02:45,798 --> 00:02:47,767 You sure you don't want to try? 80 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:48,000 It's very relaxing. 81 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,968 It's very relaxing. 82 00:02:49,035 --> 00:02:52,805 We can find you something that will be quiet and gentle. 83 00:02:52,872 --> 00:02:54,000 No, I prefer a mode of transportation 84 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,475 No, I prefer a mode of transportation 85 00:02:55,542 --> 00:02:58,278 that doesn't have a mind of its own. 86 00:02:58,344 --> 00:02:59,445 Strange. 87 00:02:59,512 --> 00:03:00,000 I would expect Betazoids to be outstanding animal trainers. 88 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:05,418 I would expect Betazoids to be outstanding animal trainers. 89 00:03:05,485 --> 00:03:06,000 We become too involved in the thoughts 90 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,720 We become too involved in the thoughts 91 00:03:07,787 --> 00:03:09,656 and shifting passions of the beast. 92 00:03:09,722 --> 00:03:11,891 We lose our way, and get swept up in emotion. 93 00:03:11,958 --> 00:03:12,000 I would have thought the shifting passions of this beast 94 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:15,728 I would have thought the shifting passions of this beast 95 00:03:15,795 --> 00:03:17,664 would be far more terrifying. 96 00:03:20,800 --> 00:03:23,736 RIKER: Captain. 97 00:03:23,803 --> 00:03:24,000 Yes, Number One? 98 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:25,572 Yes, Number One? 99 00:03:25,638 --> 00:03:26,573 We've entered the first system. 100 00:03:26,639 --> 00:03:28,675 I think you might want to come to the Bridge. 101 00:03:28,741 --> 00:03:30,000 Something interesting? 102 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,543 Something interesting? 103 00:03:30,610 --> 00:03:33,279 Spectacular, and a little terrifying. 104 00:03:33,346 --> 00:03:34,681 ( sighs ) 105 00:03:34,747 --> 00:03:36,000 I'm on my way. 106 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:36,749 I'm on my way. 107 00:03:58,538 --> 00:03:59,672 ( door opens ) 108 00:04:01,708 --> 00:04:05,712 The first long-range reading, magnification ten to the sixth. 109 00:04:05,778 --> 00:04:06,000 Quite impressive. 110 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,879 Quite impressive. 111 00:04:06,946 --> 00:04:08,548 And deadly. 112 00:04:08,615 --> 00:04:12,000 The last unmanned probe showed a thriving ecosystem. 113 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,852 The last unmanned probe showed a thriving ecosystem. 114 00:04:12,919 --> 00:04:14,654 Now, there's nothing. 115 00:04:35,108 --> 00:04:36,000 Space, the final frontier. 116 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:39,679 Space, the final frontier. 117 00:04:39,746 --> 00:04:42,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 118 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,549 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 119 00:04:43,616 --> 00:04:45,551 Its continuing mission-- 120 00:04:45,618 --> 00:04:48,000 to explore strange new worlds 121 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:49,522 to explore strange new worlds 122 00:04:49,589 --> 00:04:53,793 to seek out new life and new civilizations 123 00:04:53,860 --> 00:04:54,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 124 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:58,531 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 125 00:06:03,763 --> 00:06:06,000 This is Commander Riker's meeting. 126 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,133 This is Commander Riker's meeting. 127 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:08,968 I'll need your advice and your recommendations. 128 00:06:09,035 --> 00:06:10,937 As you know, I've been given the responsibility 129 00:06:11,003 --> 00:06:12,000 of overseeing Wesley's education. 130 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,638 of overseeing Wesley's education. 131 00:06:12,705 --> 00:06:13,473 To further that goal 132 00:06:13,539 --> 00:06:14,407 I would like to put him 133 00:06:14,474 --> 00:06:17,043 in charge of the planetary mineral surveys. 134 00:06:17,110 --> 00:06:18,000 That's a big job with a lot of responsibility. 135 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:20,413 That's a big job with a lot of responsibility. 136 00:06:20,480 --> 00:06:22,949 Well, the game isn't big enough unless it scares you a little. 137 00:06:23,015 --> 00:06:24,000 To do the job, Wesley's going to need a team. 138 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:25,651 To do the job, Wesley's going to need a team. 139 00:06:25,718 --> 00:06:27,653 It takes command presence to lead. 140 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:29,522 You think he's ready for that? 141 00:06:29,589 --> 00:06:30,000 Leadership grows from self-confidence 142 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,591 Leadership grows from self-confidence 143 00:06:31,657 --> 00:06:34,160 which is also part of a Starfleet officer's education. 144 00:06:34,227 --> 00:06:35,094 All of this is true 145 00:06:35,161 --> 00:06:36,000 but there's an old horse trainer's adage 146 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:38,498 but there's an old horse trainer's adage 147 00:06:38,564 --> 00:06:41,601 about putting too much weight on a young back. 148 00:06:41,667 --> 00:06:42,000 We don't want him to break under pressure. 149 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:44,604 We don't want him to break under pressure. 150 00:06:44,670 --> 00:06:47,039 PULASKI: We seem to be shifting the focus here. 151 00:06:47,106 --> 00:06:48,000 Are we talking about a young officer 152 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,175 Are we talking about a young officer 153 00:06:49,242 --> 00:06:51,544 on the fast track to the academy 154 00:06:51,611 --> 00:06:53,746 or are we talking about a young man 155 00:06:53,813 --> 00:06:54,000 that we are guiding 156 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,981 that we are guiding 157 00:06:55,047 --> 00:06:57,116 through adolescence and into adulthood? 158 00:06:57,183 --> 00:06:58,484 TROI: You can't guide 159 00:06:58,551 --> 00:07:00,000 someone into adulthood. 160 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,453 someone into adulthood. 161 00:07:00,520 --> 00:07:02,855 The experiences are unique to each person. 162 00:07:02,922 --> 00:07:04,891 Whether Wes succeeds or fails 163 00:07:04,957 --> 00:07:06,000 he will learn from the experience. 164 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,926 he will learn from the experience. 165 00:07:06,993 --> 00:07:08,027 I agree. 166 00:07:08,094 --> 00:07:10,696 I'm just questioning the speed at which we're moving. 167 00:07:10,763 --> 00:07:12,000 You think we're pushing him too hard? 168 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:13,099 You think we're pushing him too hard? 169 00:07:13,166 --> 00:07:15,701 I think that's a valid concern. 170 00:07:15,768 --> 00:07:18,000 Tempering is taken to extremes. 171 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,071 Tempering is taken to extremes. 172 00:07:19,138 --> 00:07:21,808 He is a boy, not a sword. 173 00:07:21,874 --> 00:07:24,000 Who will one day become a man. 174 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,210 Who will one day become a man. 175 00:07:24,277 --> 00:07:28,714 And, to extend the metaphor, will need a fine edge 176 00:07:28,781 --> 00:07:30,000 that won't dull at the first touch of resistance. 177 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:32,919 that won't dull at the first touch of resistance. 178 00:07:32,985 --> 00:07:36,000 Sooner or later, he'll have to feel the burden of command. 179 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:38,457 Sooner or later, he'll have to feel the burden of command. 180 00:07:38,524 --> 00:07:39,725 Ensign Crusher 181 00:07:39,792 --> 00:07:42,000 report to the observation lounge. 182 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,196 report to the observation lounge. 183 00:08:00,646 --> 00:08:01,948 RIKER: Wesley 184 00:08:02,014 --> 00:08:03,850 I've assigned you the command 185 00:08:03,916 --> 00:08:06,000 of the planetary mineral surveys. 186 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,052 of the planetary mineral surveys. 187 00:08:08,154 --> 00:08:09,488 Sir? 188 00:08:13,326 --> 00:08:14,961 Thank you, sir. 189 00:08:15,027 --> 00:08:16,162 Well, you may not thank me 190 00:08:16,229 --> 00:08:17,964 after you see how much work it entails. 191 00:08:18,030 --> 00:08:19,031 Assemble a team 192 00:08:19,098 --> 00:08:21,200 take a look at the records of the Drema Quadrant. 193 00:08:21,267 --> 00:08:22,835 There's a mystery here. 194 00:08:22,902 --> 00:08:24,000 We've got to solve it. 195 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,237 We've got to solve it. 196 00:08:24,303 --> 00:08:25,605 Yes, sir. 197 00:08:25,671 --> 00:08:27,740 A team, sir? 198 00:08:27,807 --> 00:08:30,000 Ensign, this is a serious responsibility. 199 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,010 Ensign, this is a serious responsibility. 200 00:08:31,077 --> 00:08:33,279 I know, sir. 201 00:08:33,346 --> 00:08:36,000 These officers are here to assist you. 202 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,582 These officers are here to assist you. 203 00:08:36,649 --> 00:08:37,550 Not judge 204 00:08:37,617 --> 00:08:38,784 help you. 205 00:08:38,851 --> 00:08:40,286 Now, you should make use of them. 206 00:08:40,353 --> 00:08:42,000 They are a valuable resource. 207 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,822 They are a valuable resource. 208 00:08:42,889 --> 00:08:46,592 And, by the way, I respect an officer 209 00:08:46,659 --> 00:08:48,000 who is prepared to admit ignorance and ask a question 210 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:50,630 who is prepared to admit ignorance and ask a question 211 00:08:50,696 --> 00:08:53,065 rather than one who, out of pride 212 00:08:53,132 --> 00:08:54,000 will blunder blindly forward. 213 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,301 will blunder blindly forward. 214 00:08:55,368 --> 00:08:57,536 I understand, sir. 215 00:08:57,603 --> 00:08:58,838 Ensign. 216 00:09:00,606 --> 00:09:02,642 You're dismissed. 217 00:09:02,708 --> 00:09:06,000 I'll try not to disappoint you. 218 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,312 I'll try not to disappoint you. 219 00:09:25,331 --> 00:09:28,267 WORF: Is this part of your regular duties? 220 00:09:28,334 --> 00:09:30,000 No, it is a personal project. 221 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,103 No, it is a personal project. 222 00:09:31,170 --> 00:09:34,607 I have reset the sensors to scan for frequencies 223 00:09:34,674 --> 00:09:36,000 outside their usual range. 224 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:36,275 outside their usual range. 225 00:09:36,342 --> 00:09:37,576 Such as? 226 00:09:37,643 --> 00:09:38,744 The dips and peaks 227 00:09:38,811 --> 00:09:40,680 of the galaxy's magnetic field 228 00:09:40,746 --> 00:09:42,000 organic molecules in nebular clouds 229 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,915 organic molecules in nebular clouds 230 00:09:42,982 --> 00:09:44,583 energetic cosmic rays. 231 00:09:44,650 --> 00:09:45,751 Interesting. 232 00:09:45,818 --> 00:09:48,000 Would these scans also detect artificial transmissions 233 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,088 Would these scans also detect artificial transmissions 234 00:09:49,155 --> 00:09:50,957 as well as naturally occurring signals? 235 00:09:51,023 --> 00:09:52,124 Of course. 236 00:09:52,191 --> 00:09:53,292 Good. 237 00:09:53,359 --> 00:09:54,000 Those signals are very faint 238 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,628 Those signals are very faint 239 00:09:55,695 --> 00:09:58,631 and difficult to distinguish from background noise. 240 00:09:58,698 --> 00:10:00,000 That is why I am boosting the power. 241 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,599 That is why I am boosting the power. 242 00:10:06,772 --> 00:10:09,742 I will be removing that equipment to my quarters. 243 00:10:09,809 --> 00:10:11,377 Good. 244 00:10:22,688 --> 00:10:24,000 Hi. Can I walk with you? 245 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,124 Hi. Can I walk with you? 246 00:10:25,191 --> 00:10:26,092 Yes. 247 00:10:26,158 --> 00:10:27,326 I need a little advice. 248 00:10:27,393 --> 00:10:28,794 Well, it's free. 249 00:10:28,861 --> 00:10:29,962 Walking or advice? 250 00:10:30,029 --> 00:10:31,063 Both. 251 00:10:31,130 --> 00:10:32,198 It's about my team. 252 00:10:32,264 --> 00:10:35,267 I'm considering so many factors I'm confusing myself. 253 00:10:35,334 --> 00:10:36,000 What have you done so far? 254 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,769 What have you done so far? 255 00:10:36,836 --> 00:10:37,837 Well, I've broken down the tasks 256 00:10:37,903 --> 00:10:39,872 and picked the best people in those disciplines. 257 00:10:39,939 --> 00:10:41,140 So, who have you got so far? 258 00:10:41,207 --> 00:10:42,000 I've got Prixus in mineralogy and metallurgy. 259 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,409 I've got Prixus in mineralogy and metallurgy. 260 00:10:43,476 --> 00:10:46,312 Alans and Hildebrandt for volcanology and geomechanics 261 00:10:46,379 --> 00:10:48,000 I want Davies for geochemistry, but... 262 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,414 I want Davies for geochemistry, but... 263 00:10:48,481 --> 00:10:50,649 TROI: But they're all much older than you are. 264 00:10:50,716 --> 00:10:52,284 Right, and it makes me feel strange. 265 00:10:52,351 --> 00:10:54,000 I mean, what do I do about personality conflicts? 266 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,054 I mean, what do I do about personality conflicts? 267 00:10:55,121 --> 00:10:56,055 Completely irrelevant. 268 00:10:56,122 --> 00:10:56,922 These people are professionals. 269 00:10:56,989 --> 00:10:58,424 If there is a personality conflict-- 270 00:10:58,491 --> 00:10:59,892 you're in charge, you settle it. 271 00:10:59,959 --> 00:11:00,000 So, you not only have to understand the job 272 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:02,061 So, you not only have to understand the job 273 00:11:02,128 --> 00:11:04,096 you also have to be a ship's counselor? 274 00:11:04,163 --> 00:11:06,000 Sometimes. 275 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,665 Sometimes. 276 00:11:06,732 --> 00:11:08,300 Well, thank you. 277 00:11:13,072 --> 00:11:17,143 Captain's Log, Stardate 42696.3. 278 00:11:17,209 --> 00:11:18,000 We are entering the second Selcundi star system 279 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:20,046 We are entering the second Selcundi star system 280 00:11:20,112 --> 00:11:22,081 where acting Ensign Crusher 281 00:11:22,148 --> 00:11:24,000 will begin his planetary mineral survey 282 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:24,683 will begin his planetary mineral survey 283 00:11:24,750 --> 00:11:28,454 the results of which may help unlock the geological puzzle. 284 00:11:52,178 --> 00:11:53,279 Ensign Davies? 285 00:11:53,345 --> 00:11:54,000 You got him. 286 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,280 You got him. 287 00:11:54,346 --> 00:11:55,815 Wesley Crusher. 288 00:11:55,881 --> 00:11:56,816 I've been put in charge 289 00:11:56,882 --> 00:11:58,117 of the planetary geological surveys 290 00:11:58,184 --> 00:11:59,385 and I'd like you on my team. 291 00:11:59,452 --> 00:12:00,000 Sounds great. 292 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,386 Sounds great. 293 00:12:00,453 --> 00:12:02,088 Who else is on it? 294 00:12:02,154 --> 00:12:04,390 I have Prixus, and Alans and Hildebrandt. 295 00:12:04,457 --> 00:12:06,000 Aw, it's a shame you didn't talk to me first. 296 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,259 Aw, it's a shame you didn't talk to me first. 297 00:12:07,326 --> 00:12:08,861 It's just personal opinion 298 00:12:08,928 --> 00:12:11,063 but I like to break up married teams. 299 00:12:11,130 --> 00:12:12,000 Mm. 300 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,064 Mm. 301 00:12:12,131 --> 00:12:14,100 I hadn't thought of that. 302 00:12:14,166 --> 00:12:15,234 Don't worry. 303 00:12:15,301 --> 00:12:17,269 They'll probably work out fine. 304 00:12:17,336 --> 00:12:18,000 And, uh, if you need any help, just give me a signal 305 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:20,106 And, uh, if you need any help, just give me a signal 306 00:12:20,172 --> 00:12:21,740 and I'll take over for you. 307 00:12:21,807 --> 00:12:24,000 We don't want you to get too beat up 308 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:24,143 We don't want you to get too beat up 309 00:12:24,210 --> 00:12:25,811 on your first command. 310 00:12:25,878 --> 00:12:29,482 Uh... thanks, but I'm pretty sure I'll be all right. 311 00:12:37,490 --> 00:12:40,226 Computer, identify please. 312 00:12:40,292 --> 00:12:42,000 Sensors indicate low-level RF waves. 313 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:44,263 Sensors indicate low-level RF waves. 314 00:12:44,330 --> 00:12:46,298 Is there a pattern? 315 00:12:46,365 --> 00:12:47,433 Affirmative. 316 00:12:47,500 --> 00:12:48,000 Naturally occurring? 317 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,802 Naturally occurring? 318 00:12:49,869 --> 00:12:51,303 Negative. 319 00:12:51,370 --> 00:12:54,000 Key universal translator, please. 320 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,073 Key universal translator, please. 321 00:12:54,140 --> 00:12:55,975 Unable to comply. 322 00:12:56,041 --> 00:12:57,243 Weak signal. 323 00:12:57,309 --> 00:12:59,778 Lock on com link and boost. 324 00:12:59,845 --> 00:13:00,000 Lock on complete. 325 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,213 Lock on complete. 326 00:13:01,280 --> 00:13:02,381 Read, please. 327 00:13:02,448 --> 00:13:05,050 ( staticky pulses ) 328 00:13:07,253 --> 00:13:09,955 Insufficient signal strength. 329 00:13:10,022 --> 00:13:11,991 Enhance, please. 330 00:13:14,393 --> 00:13:17,096 GIRL: Is anybody out there? 331 00:13:20,533 --> 00:13:22,168 Yes. 332 00:13:43,189 --> 00:13:44,957 Wes? 333 00:13:45,024 --> 00:13:46,425 Hi, Dr. Pulaski. 334 00:13:46,492 --> 00:13:48,000 There trouble behind that door? 335 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,995 There trouble behind that door? 336 00:13:50,062 --> 00:13:51,830 My team's in there. 337 00:13:51,897 --> 00:13:54,000 I've got to assign planets, set a schedule... 338 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,099 I've got to assign planets, set a schedule... 339 00:13:54,166 --> 00:13:56,435 It sounds like you've got everything under control. 340 00:13:56,502 --> 00:13:58,337 Well, I haven't had to deal with them yet. 341 00:13:58,404 --> 00:13:59,605 I mean, not together, not professionally. 342 00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:00,000 Wes, the minute you walk through that door, they're your team. 343 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:02,508 Wes, the minute you walk through that door, they're your team. 344 00:14:02,575 --> 00:14:04,376 You have nothing to prove. 345 00:14:04,443 --> 00:14:06,000 You've got the authority. 346 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,378 You've got the authority. 347 00:14:06,445 --> 00:14:08,514 That's just because Commander Riker says I do. 348 00:14:08,581 --> 00:14:12,000 It's up to you to hang on to it. 349 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,084 It's up to you to hang on to it. 350 00:14:12,151 --> 00:14:14,119 Now you better get in there. 351 00:14:14,186 --> 00:14:15,588 And, Wes... 352 00:14:15,654 --> 00:14:18,000 for whatever it's worth 353 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,390 for whatever it's worth 354 00:14:18,457 --> 00:14:21,026 I think you're going to do just fine. 355 00:14:29,668 --> 00:14:30,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 42737.3. 356 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:33,472 Captain's Log, Stardate 42737.3. 357 00:14:33,539 --> 00:14:35,975 It has been six weeks since our entrance 358 00:14:36,041 --> 00:14:37,943 into the Selcundi Drema sector. 359 00:14:38,010 --> 00:14:39,979 Each system has revealed 360 00:14:40,045 --> 00:14:42,000 the same disturbing geological upheavals on every planet. 361 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,649 the same disturbing geological upheavals on every planet. 362 00:14:43,716 --> 00:14:45,451 It seems to me, at this point 363 00:14:45,517 --> 00:14:47,920 we can expect the greatest tectonic stresses. 364 00:14:47,987 --> 00:14:48,000 I agree. Nice job. 365 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:50,155 I agree. Nice job. 366 00:14:50,222 --> 00:14:54,000 Here are the results on my scan on the third Selcundi system. 367 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,026 Here are the results on my scan on the third Selcundi system. 368 00:14:54,093 --> 00:14:55,661 It's just the same old song. 369 00:14:55,728 --> 00:14:56,996 Now, didn't you tell me 370 00:14:57,062 --> 00:14:58,564 that UV absorptions like these 371 00:14:58,631 --> 00:15:00,000 are indicative of traker deposits? 372 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,299 are indicative of traker deposits? 373 00:15:00,366 --> 00:15:03,102 And where there's traker, there's generally dilithium? 374 00:15:03,168 --> 00:15:04,270 Yes, I did. 375 00:15:04,336 --> 00:15:06,000 So don't you think we ought to run an ico-spectrogram? 376 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,538 So don't you think we ought to run an ico-spectrogram? 377 00:15:06,605 --> 00:15:08,574 Well, Wes, these traker readings are really faint. 378 00:15:08,641 --> 00:15:09,942 It's probably just a fool's echo. 379 00:15:10,009 --> 00:15:12,000 Well, I think I'd still run an ico-gram. 380 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,444 Well, I think I'd still run an ico-gram. 381 00:15:12,511 --> 00:15:14,446 Wesley, it's a major undertaking to set up the scanner. 382 00:15:14,513 --> 00:15:15,914 We're looking at five hours, minimum. 383 00:15:15,981 --> 00:15:16,715 I know, I know. 384 00:15:16,782 --> 00:15:18,000 I don't want to do a halfway job. 385 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,550 I don't want to do a halfway job. 386 00:15:18,617 --> 00:15:20,185 Well, Wes, there's being thorough 387 00:15:20,252 --> 00:15:21,453 and then there's wasting time. 388 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:23,455 It's also the mark of a good officer 389 00:15:23,522 --> 00:15:24,000 to recognize the difference. 390 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,957 to recognize the difference. 391 00:15:32,531 --> 00:15:34,533 Maybe you're right. 392 00:15:41,307 --> 00:15:42,000 Computer, please access 393 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,309 Computer, please access 394 00:15:43,375 --> 00:15:47,613 all volcanic and tectonic plate activity in Drema IV. 395 00:15:47,680 --> 00:15:48,000 Accessing. 396 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:49,682 Accessing. 397 00:15:56,155 --> 00:15:58,657 Computer, locate Captain Picard. 398 00:15:58,724 --> 00:16:00,000 Captain Picard is on Holodeck 3. 399 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:02,494 Captain Picard is on Holodeck 3. 400 00:16:27,519 --> 00:16:29,455 Data. 401 00:16:29,521 --> 00:16:30,000 An excellent steed, sir. 402 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:32,991 An excellent steed, sir. 403 00:16:35,194 --> 00:16:36,000 Sorry to disturb you, Captain. 404 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,262 Sorry to disturb you, Captain. 405 00:16:37,329 --> 00:16:38,263 It's quite all right. 406 00:16:38,330 --> 00:16:40,199 It must be important, or you wouldn't be here. 407 00:16:40,265 --> 00:16:42,000 Yes, sir, it is important. 408 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,034 Yes, sir, it is important. 409 00:16:42,101 --> 00:16:44,002 Very. 410 00:16:44,069 --> 00:16:47,373 Eight weeks ago, I received a transmission-- 411 00:16:47,439 --> 00:16:48,000 a simple four-word message, "Is anybody out there?" 412 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:51,310 a simple four-word message, "Is anybody out there?" 413 00:16:51,377 --> 00:16:52,511 I answered it. 414 00:17:08,427 --> 00:17:11,563 There is a... 415 00:17:11,630 --> 00:17:12,000 a loneliness 416 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,098 a loneliness 417 00:17:13,165 --> 00:17:17,636 inherent in that whisper from the darkness. 418 00:17:17,703 --> 00:17:18,000 Yes, sir. 419 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,438 Yes, sir. 420 00:17:19,505 --> 00:17:21,673 I am glad you understand, sir. 421 00:17:25,811 --> 00:17:28,180 But it didn't end there. 422 00:17:28,247 --> 00:17:29,314 No, sir. 423 00:17:29,381 --> 00:17:30,000 We speak often. 424 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,549 We speak often. 425 00:17:30,616 --> 00:17:33,685 It is a young female, humanoid. 426 00:17:33,752 --> 00:17:35,554 Their society is aware 427 00:17:35,621 --> 00:17:36,000 that there is interstellar life. 428 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:38,590 that there is interstellar life. 429 00:17:38,657 --> 00:17:40,659 No, sir. 430 00:17:41,827 --> 00:17:42,000 Oops. 431 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:44,563 Oops. 432 00:17:44,630 --> 00:17:47,232 Just where does she think you're calling from? 433 00:17:47,299 --> 00:17:48,000 I've kept that somewhat vague, sir 434 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:49,435 I've kept that somewhat vague, sir 435 00:17:49,501 --> 00:17:50,469 but Sarjenka-- 436 00:17:50,536 --> 00:17:51,637 that is her name-- 437 00:17:51,703 --> 00:17:53,205 has been quite specific 438 00:17:53,272 --> 00:17:54,000 telling me details of her family and friends. 439 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:56,241 telling me details of her family and friends. 440 00:17:56,308 --> 00:17:58,677 And interspersed among these confidences 441 00:17:58,744 --> 00:18:00,000 have been some alarming references. 442 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,413 have been some alarming references. 443 00:18:01,480 --> 00:18:03,248 Go on. 444 00:18:03,315 --> 00:18:06,000 Drema IV has been enduring the same geological stresses 445 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:06,084 Drema IV has been enduring the same geological stresses 446 00:18:06,151 --> 00:18:07,820 we have found in the other systems. 447 00:18:07,886 --> 00:18:09,588 And your friend is in trouble. 448 00:18:09,655 --> 00:18:10,589 Yes, sir. 449 00:18:10,656 --> 00:18:12,000 Well, what are you proposing? 450 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,524 Well, what are you proposing? 451 00:18:12,591 --> 00:18:17,563 If we can determine the cause of these geological disturbances 452 00:18:17,629 --> 00:18:18,000 we might be able to reverse the process. 453 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:20,833 we might be able to reverse the process. 454 00:18:21,834 --> 00:18:24,000 Violate the Prime Directive? 455 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,670 Violate the Prime Directive? 456 00:18:24,736 --> 00:18:30,000 I was hoping you might have another option, sir. 457 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,275 I was hoping you might have another option, sir. 458 00:18:30,342 --> 00:18:35,848 We don't even know if this catastrophe is preventable. 459 00:18:37,850 --> 00:18:40,152 Call a conference in my quarters. 460 00:18:40,219 --> 00:18:41,353 All senior staff. 461 00:18:41,420 --> 00:18:42,000 Yes, sir. 462 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:42,721 Yes, sir. 463 00:18:42,788 --> 00:18:44,790 And Data... 464 00:18:44,857 --> 00:18:48,000 all communication with this life-form must cease. 465 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,560 all communication with this life-form must cease. 466 00:18:48,627 --> 00:18:49,795 Yes, sir. 467 00:18:49,862 --> 00:18:50,796 I understand, sir. 468 00:19:07,312 --> 00:19:09,915 ...seen the look on his face. 469 00:19:09,982 --> 00:19:11,717 I'll get you another drink. 470 00:19:15,320 --> 00:19:17,155 Two more. 471 00:19:23,795 --> 00:19:24,000 Thank you. 472 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,163 Thank you. 473 00:19:27,799 --> 00:19:29,902 ( whispers: ) Family emergency. 474 00:19:29,968 --> 00:19:30,000 Oh. 475 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,169 Oh. 476 00:19:32,237 --> 00:19:35,908 You don't look like a person who came here to relax. 477 00:19:35,974 --> 00:19:36,000 I didn't. 478 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,909 I didn't. 479 00:19:36,975 --> 00:19:38,610 I need your advice. 480 00:19:38,677 --> 00:19:42,000 Yesterday, when Ensign Davies turned in his geological survey 481 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:42,347 Yesterday, when Ensign Davies turned in his geological survey 482 00:19:42,414 --> 00:19:44,917 I asked him to run an ico-spectrogram 483 00:19:44,983 --> 00:19:46,485 and he didn't agree. 484 00:19:46,552 --> 00:19:48,000 Do you think you were right? 485 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,320 Do you think you were right? 486 00:19:48,387 --> 00:19:49,321 Yes. 487 00:19:49,388 --> 00:19:50,822 I guess. 488 00:19:50,889 --> 00:19:53,859 I could have just been picking nits. 489 00:19:53,926 --> 00:19:54,000 Or you could have been intimidated. 490 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,861 Or you could have been intimidated. 491 00:19:55,928 --> 00:19:57,829 It's tough to tell other people what to do. 492 00:19:57,896 --> 00:20:00,000 I suppose I could have made it an order 493 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,632 I suppose I could have made it an order 494 00:20:00,699 --> 00:20:02,434 but how do you give orders 495 00:20:02,501 --> 00:20:04,770 to someone who's older and more experienced than you? 496 00:20:04,836 --> 00:20:06,000 The difference in ages between you and Davies 497 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,372 The difference in ages between you and Davies 498 00:20:07,439 --> 00:20:08,607 is not the issue here. 499 00:20:08,674 --> 00:20:09,741 I guess not. 500 00:20:09,808 --> 00:20:12,000 Do you think it might have something to do with ego? 501 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,678 Do you think it might have something to do with ego? 502 00:20:12,744 --> 00:20:14,846 No, it's just the opposite of ego. 503 00:20:14,913 --> 00:20:16,782 Every time I try to give an order 504 00:20:16,848 --> 00:20:18,000 something inside of me says 505 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,750 something inside of me says 506 00:20:18,817 --> 00:20:21,887 what makes my judgment so superior to these people? 507 00:20:21,954 --> 00:20:23,422 Wes 508 00:20:23,488 --> 00:20:24,000 responsibility and authority go hand in hand. 509 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:26,425 responsibility and authority go hand in hand. 510 00:20:26,491 --> 00:20:27,559 Now, I know you're responsible. 511 00:20:27,626 --> 00:20:29,895 Now we've got to teach you a little bit of authority. 512 00:20:29,962 --> 00:20:30,000 One of the reasons you've been given command 513 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:32,297 One of the reasons you've been given command 514 00:20:32,364 --> 00:20:34,499 is so you can make a few right decisions 515 00:20:34,566 --> 00:20:36,000 which will lead to a pattern of success 516 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,668 which will lead to a pattern of success 517 00:20:36,735 --> 00:20:38,403 and help build self-confidence. 518 00:20:38,470 --> 00:20:40,839 If you don't trust your own judgment 519 00:20:40,906 --> 00:20:42,000 you don't belong in the command chair. 520 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,775 you don't belong in the command chair. 521 00:20:43,842 --> 00:20:45,978 But what if I'm wrong? 522 00:20:46,044 --> 00:20:47,713 Then you're wrong. 523 00:20:47,779 --> 00:20:48,000 It's arrogant to think that you'll never make a mistake. 524 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:49,648 It's arrogant to think that you'll never make a mistake. 525 00:20:49,715 --> 00:20:52,784 But what if it's something really important? 526 00:20:52,851 --> 00:20:54,000 I mean, not just a mineral survey? 527 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,720 I mean, not just a mineral survey? 528 00:20:54,786 --> 00:20:57,990 What if somebody dies because I made a mistake? 529 00:20:58,056 --> 00:21:00,000 In your position, it's important to ask yourself one question-- 530 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:02,828 In your position, it's important to ask yourself one question-- 531 00:21:02,894 --> 00:21:04,830 what would Picard do? 532 00:21:04,896 --> 00:21:06,000 He'd listen to everyone's opinion 533 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,265 He'd listen to everyone's opinion 534 00:21:07,332 --> 00:21:09,635 and then make his own decision. 535 00:21:09,701 --> 00:21:11,503 But he's Captain Picard. 536 00:21:11,570 --> 00:21:12,000 Well, it doesn't matter. 537 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,638 Well, it doesn't matter. 538 00:21:12,704 --> 00:21:14,473 Once Picard makes his decision does anyone question it? 539 00:21:14,539 --> 00:21:15,774 No way. 540 00:21:15,841 --> 00:21:17,476 And why not? 541 00:21:17,542 --> 00:21:18,000 I'm not sure. 542 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,910 I'm not sure. 543 00:21:18,977 --> 00:21:21,279 DATA: Commander Riker 544 00:21:21,346 --> 00:21:23,515 report to the Captain's quarters. 545 00:21:23,582 --> 00:21:24,000 When you figure it out, you'll understand command. 546 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:26,785 When you figure it out, you'll understand command. 547 00:21:26,852 --> 00:21:28,587 I'm on my way. 548 00:21:28,654 --> 00:21:29,888 I hope I've been able to help. 549 00:21:29,955 --> 00:21:30,000 You'll let me know what you decide? 550 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,423 You'll let me know what you decide? 551 00:21:31,490 --> 00:21:32,958 I've made my decision. 552 00:21:33,025 --> 00:21:35,961 I'm going to have Davies run that ico-gram. 553 00:21:36,028 --> 00:21:37,329 Thank you, sir. 554 00:21:37,396 --> 00:21:38,397 You're welcome. 555 00:21:40,032 --> 00:21:41,066 I'll see you later. 556 00:21:41,133 --> 00:21:42,000 Okay. 557 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,334 Okay. 558 00:21:47,506 --> 00:21:48,000 Ensign Davies. 559 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,041 Ensign Davies. 560 00:21:50,442 --> 00:21:53,679 I want that ico-spectrogram run on the Selcundi Drema system. 561 00:21:53,745 --> 00:21:54,000 You've got it. 562 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,980 You've got it. 563 00:22:07,459 --> 00:22:10,962 It is no longer a matter of how wrong Data was 564 00:22:11,029 --> 00:22:12,000 or why he did it. 565 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,464 or why he did it. 566 00:22:12,531 --> 00:22:13,799 The dilemma exists. 567 00:22:13,865 --> 00:22:15,934 We have to discuss the options 568 00:22:16,001 --> 00:22:17,436 and please 569 00:22:17,502 --> 00:22:18,000 talk freely. 570 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,637 talk freely. 571 00:22:18,704 --> 00:22:19,971 There are no options. 572 00:22:20,038 --> 00:22:23,875 The Prime Directive is not a matter of degrees. 573 00:22:23,942 --> 00:22:24,000 It is an absolute. 574 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,477 It is an absolute. 575 00:22:25,544 --> 00:22:27,412 PULASKI: I have a problem with that kind of rigidity. 576 00:22:27,479 --> 00:22:30,000 It seems callous and even a little cowardly. 577 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:32,517 It seems callous and even a little cowardly. 578 00:22:32,584 --> 00:22:36,000 Doctor, I'm sure that is not what the Lieutenant meant 579 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,354 Doctor, I'm sure that is not what the Lieutenant meant 580 00:22:36,421 --> 00:22:38,957 but, in a situation like this, we have to be cautious. 581 00:22:39,024 --> 00:22:42,000 What we do today may profoundly affect the future. 582 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:45,097 What we do today may profoundly affect the future. 583 00:22:45,163 --> 00:22:47,799 If we could see 584 00:22:47,866 --> 00:22:48,000 every possible outcome... 585 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,701 every possible outcome... 586 00:22:49,768 --> 00:22:50,969 RIKER: We'd be gods 587 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:52,170 which we're not. 588 00:22:52,237 --> 00:22:54,000 If there is a cosmic plan, is it not the height of hubris 589 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:56,742 If there is a cosmic plan, is it not the height of hubris 590 00:22:56,808 --> 00:22:58,443 to think that we can or should interfere? 591 00:22:58,510 --> 00:22:59,644 So what are you saying? 592 00:22:59,711 --> 00:23:00,000 That the Dremans are fated to die? 593 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,446 That the Dremans are fated to die? 594 00:23:01,513 --> 00:23:04,015 I think that's an option that we should be considering. 595 00:23:04,082 --> 00:23:06,000 Consider it considered and rejected. 596 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,051 Consider it considered and rejected. 597 00:23:06,118 --> 00:23:08,920 If there is a cosmic plan, are we not a part of it? 598 00:23:08,987 --> 00:23:11,723 Our presence at this place, at this moment in time 599 00:23:11,790 --> 00:23:12,000 could be a part of that fate. 600 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,859 could be a part of that fate. 601 00:23:13,925 --> 00:23:16,461 Right, and it could be part of that plan that we interfere. 602 00:23:16,528 --> 00:23:18,000 Well, that eliminates the possibility of fate. 603 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:19,431 Well, that eliminates the possibility of fate. 604 00:23:19,498 --> 00:23:20,866 But, Commander 605 00:23:20,932 --> 00:23:24,000 the Dremans are not a subject for philosophical debate. 606 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,704 the Dremans are not a subject for philosophical debate. 607 00:23:25,771 --> 00:23:27,105 They are a people. 608 00:23:27,172 --> 00:23:30,000 So we make an exception in the deaths of millions? 609 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,409 So we make an exception in the deaths of millions? 610 00:23:31,476 --> 00:23:32,644 Yes. 611 00:23:32,711 --> 00:23:33,745 And is it the same situation 612 00:23:33,812 --> 00:23:36,000 if it's an epidemic, and not a geological calamity? 613 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:38,450 if it's an epidemic, and not a geological calamity? 614 00:23:38,517 --> 00:23:40,452 Absolutely. 615 00:23:40,519 --> 00:23:41,987 What about a war? 616 00:23:42,053 --> 00:23:47,959 If generations of conflict is killing millions 617 00:23:48,026 --> 00:23:49,961 do we interfere? 618 00:23:52,264 --> 00:23:53,899 Ah, well. 619 00:23:53,965 --> 00:23:54,000 Now we're all a little less secure in our moral certitude. 620 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:57,936 Now we're all a little less secure in our moral certitude. 621 00:23:58,003 --> 00:24:00,000 And what if it's not just killings? 622 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,839 And what if it's not just killings? 623 00:24:00,906 --> 00:24:04,709 If an oppressive government is enslaving millions? 624 00:24:04,776 --> 00:24:06,000 You see, the Prime Directive has many different functions 625 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:08,947 You see, the Prime Directive has many different functions 626 00:24:09,014 --> 00:24:12,000 not the least of which is to protect us. 627 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,050 not the least of which is to protect us. 628 00:24:12,117 --> 00:24:15,153 To prevent us from allowing our emotions 629 00:24:15,220 --> 00:24:17,222 to overwhelm our judgment. 630 00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:18,000 My emotions are involved. 631 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,458 My emotions are involved. 632 00:24:20,525 --> 00:24:22,794 Data's friend is going to die. 633 00:24:22,861 --> 00:24:24,000 That means something. 634 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,462 That means something. 635 00:24:24,529 --> 00:24:26,097 To Data. 636 00:24:26,164 --> 00:24:28,200 Does that invalidate the emotion? 637 00:24:32,904 --> 00:24:35,974 What if the Dremans asked for our help? 638 00:24:36,041 --> 00:24:37,609 Yes. 639 00:24:37,676 --> 00:24:41,880 Sarjenka's transmission could be viewed as a call for help. 640 00:24:41,947 --> 00:24:42,000 Sophistry. 641 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:44,082 Sophistry. 642 00:24:44,149 --> 00:24:46,885 PULASKI: I'll buy that excuse. 643 00:24:46,952 --> 00:24:48,000 We're all jigging madly on the head of a pin anyway. 644 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,154 We're all jigging madly on the head of a pin anyway. 645 00:24:49,221 --> 00:24:52,824 She cannot ask for help from someone she does not know. 646 00:24:52,891 --> 00:24:54,000 She knows me. 647 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,227 She knows me. 648 00:24:57,229 --> 00:25:00,000 What a perfectly vicious little circle. 649 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,499 What a perfectly vicious little circle. 650 00:25:09,307 --> 00:25:12,000 We are going to allow her to die 651 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,244 We are going to allow her to die 652 00:25:12,310 --> 00:25:14,012 are we not? 653 00:25:19,317 --> 00:25:24,000 Data, I want you to sever the contact with Drema IV. 654 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,156 Data, I want you to sever the contact with Drema IV. 655 00:25:33,865 --> 00:25:35,934 COMPUTER: Isolating frequency. 656 00:25:41,339 --> 00:25:42,000 SARJENKA: Data? 657 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:44,175 SARJENKA: Data? 658 00:25:44,242 --> 00:25:46,177 Data, where are you? 659 00:25:46,244 --> 00:25:48,000 Why won't you answer? 660 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,113 Why won't you answer? 661 00:25:48,179 --> 00:25:49,714 Are you angry with me? 662 00:25:49,781 --> 00:25:51,816 Please, please, I'm so afraid. 663 00:25:51,883 --> 00:25:54,000 Data? Data, where are you? 664 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,286 Data? Data, where are you? 665 00:25:55,287 --> 00:25:57,689 PICARD: Wait. 666 00:26:02,160 --> 00:26:04,162 Oh, Data. 667 00:26:07,299 --> 00:26:12,000 Your whisper from the dark has now become a plea. 668 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,070 Your whisper from the dark has now become a plea. 669 00:26:21,179 --> 00:26:24,000 We cannot turn our backs. 670 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:24,182 We cannot turn our backs. 671 00:26:31,022 --> 00:26:34,592 Captain's Log, Stardate 42741.3. 672 00:26:34,659 --> 00:26:36,000 We are entering into orbit of Drema IV 673 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,695 We are entering into orbit of Drema IV 674 00:26:36,761 --> 00:26:40,065 the planet from which Data received the distress signal. 675 00:26:40,131 --> 00:26:41,666 Sensors indicate that 676 00:26:41,733 --> 00:26:42,000 the volcanic activity is increasing. 677 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,703 the volcanic activity is increasing. 678 00:26:44,769 --> 00:26:47,205 We found the reason for the geological instability. 679 00:26:47,272 --> 00:26:48,000 Excellent. 680 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,206 Excellent. 681 00:26:48,273 --> 00:26:49,207 We would have missed it 682 00:26:49,274 --> 00:26:51,676 if Ensign Crusher hadn't requested an ico-gram 683 00:26:51,743 --> 00:26:52,944 but he did, and... 684 00:26:53,011 --> 00:26:54,000 Drema IV has the largest deposit of dilithium ore ever recorded. 685 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:56,314 Drema IV has the largest deposit of dilithium ore ever recorded. 686 00:26:56,381 --> 00:26:58,750 It's also laid out in a very unusual pattern. 687 00:26:58,817 --> 00:27:00,000 The crystals are growing to form perfectly aligned lattices. 688 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:02,053 The crystals are growing to form perfectly aligned lattices. 689 00:27:02,120 --> 00:27:04,756 The ore is forming generator strata. 690 00:27:04,823 --> 00:27:06,000 Which creates a piezoelectric effect. 691 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,691 Which creates a piezoelectric effect. 692 00:27:06,758 --> 00:27:09,094 In plain English, you're saying that the dilithium 693 00:27:09,160 --> 00:27:10,996 is causing the geological catastrophe? 694 00:27:11,062 --> 00:27:12,000 Right. 695 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,797 Right. 696 00:27:12,864 --> 00:27:15,834 The crystals take the natural radiant heat of the planet... 697 00:27:15,900 --> 00:27:17,369 Focus it and turn it into mechanical energy... 698 00:27:17,435 --> 00:27:18,000 Which increases tectonic stresses... 699 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,703 Which increases tectonic stresses... 700 00:27:18,770 --> 00:27:21,306 That tear the planet apart. 701 00:27:21,373 --> 00:27:23,074 And then the crystals break down 702 00:27:23,141 --> 00:27:24,000 which is why we found all these traces of illium 629. 703 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,043 which is why we found all these traces of illium 629. 704 00:27:25,110 --> 00:27:27,379 So, that takes care of the why. 705 00:27:27,445 --> 00:27:29,314 Now what can you do? 706 00:27:29,381 --> 00:27:30,000 That is going to take a little more work. 707 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:33,051 That is going to take a little more work. 708 00:27:33,118 --> 00:27:35,920 Can you reverse the process? 709 00:27:38,323 --> 00:27:39,991 We think so. 710 00:27:40,058 --> 00:27:40,992 No. 711 00:27:41,059 --> 00:27:42,000 No theories, no half answers. 712 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,328 No theories, no half answers. 713 00:27:43,395 --> 00:27:44,429 Yes or no? 714 00:27:44,496 --> 00:27:47,932 We'll get to work on it. 715 00:27:51,269 --> 00:27:52,971 Sir. 716 00:27:55,140 --> 00:27:56,975 Data's out there right now 717 00:27:57,042 --> 00:27:59,844 monitoring the condition on Drema IV. 718 00:27:59,911 --> 00:28:00,000 The situation has become pretty desperate for his friend. 719 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:03,314 The situation has become pretty desperate for his friend. 720 00:28:03,381 --> 00:28:05,750 He's calculated the safest location 721 00:28:05,817 --> 00:28:06,000 on the planet's surface. 722 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,118 on the planet's surface. 723 00:28:07,185 --> 00:28:08,386 You can guess why. 724 00:28:12,824 --> 00:28:16,761 We're just getting deeper and deeper in, aren't we? 725 00:28:16,828 --> 00:28:18,000 She's going to die. 726 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,063 She's going to die. 727 00:28:18,129 --> 00:28:20,098 They're all going to die. 728 00:28:20,165 --> 00:28:21,399 Unless. 729 00:28:21,466 --> 00:28:23,134 Yes, unless. 730 00:28:25,003 --> 00:28:27,972 All right, you can tell Commander Data 731 00:28:28,039 --> 00:28:30,000 he has my permission to contact his, uh... 732 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,142 he has my permission to contact his, uh... 733 00:28:31,209 --> 00:28:31,943 his friend 734 00:28:32,010 --> 00:28:35,080 and conduct her to a safer location. 735 00:28:35,146 --> 00:28:36,000 Number One, you know where we are now? 736 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:39,117 Number One, you know where we are now? 737 00:28:39,184 --> 00:28:40,485 Sir? 738 00:28:52,964 --> 00:28:54,000 Sarjenka, this is Data. 739 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,066 Sarjenka, this is Data. 740 00:28:55,133 --> 00:28:56,000 Please respond. 741 00:28:56,067 --> 00:29:00,000 COMPUTER: Unable to complete transmission. 742 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:00,038 COMPUTER: Unable to complete transmission. 743 00:29:00,105 --> 00:29:02,073 Reason for failure? 744 00:29:02,140 --> 00:29:06,000 Atmospheric activity interfering with RF signal. 745 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:06,444 Atmospheric activity interfering with RF signal. 746 00:29:09,047 --> 00:29:10,882 We are modifying class-1 probes 747 00:29:10,949 --> 00:29:12,000 so they become resonators. 748 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:12,250 so they become resonators. 749 00:29:12,317 --> 00:29:14,152 We will then use torpedo casings to protect them 750 00:29:14,219 --> 00:29:17,088 once they begin burrowing beneath the surface. 751 00:29:17,155 --> 00:29:18,000 How will these resonators destroy the crystals? 752 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:20,191 How will these resonators destroy the crystals? 753 00:29:20,258 --> 00:29:23,761 By emitting harmonic vibrations which will shatter the lattices. 754 00:29:23,828 --> 00:29:24,000 The Enterprise will monitor 755 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,530 The Enterprise will monitor 756 00:29:25,597 --> 00:29:28,066 and adjust the frequency of the resonators. 757 00:29:28,133 --> 00:29:29,934 Sounds like a plan. 758 00:29:30,001 --> 00:29:31,302 Let's get started. 759 00:29:37,308 --> 00:29:39,077 Captain... 760 00:29:39,144 --> 00:29:42,000 Tea, Earl Gray, hot. 761 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,780 Tea, Earl Gray, hot. 762 00:29:42,847 --> 00:29:46,084 Captain, permission to beam down to Drema IV. 763 00:29:46,151 --> 00:29:47,252 What? 764 00:29:47,318 --> 00:29:48,000 I have been unable to contact Sarjenka. 765 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,255 I have been unable to contact Sarjenka. 766 00:29:54,192 --> 00:29:56,427 Data, I appreciate your concern. 767 00:29:56,494 --> 00:29:59,130 Transporting to the surface 768 00:29:59,197 --> 00:30:00,000 is only going to make a bad situation worse. 769 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:02,133 is only going to make a bad situation worse. 770 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:04,035 Sir, I feel it is important 771 00:30:04,102 --> 00:30:06,000 to determine the reason for... 772 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,004 to determine the reason for... 773 00:30:06,070 --> 00:30:07,472 Come on, Data. 774 00:30:07,539 --> 00:30:12,000 Captain, your orders were to deliver the message, correct? 775 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,243 Captain, your orders were to deliver the message, correct? 776 00:30:12,310 --> 00:30:13,278 Yes. 777 00:30:13,344 --> 00:30:15,113 Then what is the difference 778 00:30:15,180 --> 00:30:17,849 between sending the message and delivering it personally? 779 00:30:17,916 --> 00:30:18,000 A whopping big one and you know it. 780 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:20,084 A whopping big one and you know it. 781 00:30:20,151 --> 00:30:22,253 Sir, we have come this far. 782 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:24,000 In for a penny, in for a pound 783 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,455 In for a penny, in for a pound 784 00:30:24,522 --> 00:30:26,391 is that what you're saying, Mr. Data? 785 00:30:28,059 --> 00:30:29,861 Yes, sir. 786 00:30:29,928 --> 00:30:30,000 Oh, hell. 787 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:32,530 Oh, hell. 788 00:30:35,066 --> 00:30:36,000 Go. 789 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,134 Go. 790 00:30:36,201 --> 00:30:38,102 Sir? 791 00:30:38,169 --> 00:30:41,172 Number One, handle the transporter. 792 00:30:41,239 --> 00:30:42,000 Go. 793 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,240 Go. 794 00:30:45,009 --> 00:30:47,445 Where would you say we are now, sir? 795 00:30:59,324 --> 00:31:00,000 O'Brien, take a nap. 796 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,025 O'Brien, take a nap. 797 00:31:01,092 --> 00:31:02,961 You didn't see any of this, you're not involved. 798 00:31:03,027 --> 00:31:04,162 Right, sir. 799 00:31:04,229 --> 00:31:05,964 I'll just be standing over here dozing off. 800 00:31:06,030 --> 00:31:07,498 Data, you've got ten minutes, that's it. 801 00:31:07,565 --> 00:31:09,133 You see anybody but Sarjenka... 802 00:31:09,200 --> 00:31:11,169 I will signal for immediate beam out. 803 00:31:19,344 --> 00:31:21,112 PICARD: Commander Riker to the Bridge. 804 00:31:21,179 --> 00:31:22,113 Damn. 805 00:31:22,180 --> 00:31:23,448 I just woke up, sir. 806 00:31:23,514 --> 00:31:24,000 You know what to do? 807 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:25,149 You know what to do? 808 00:31:25,216 --> 00:31:26,150 No problem, sir. 809 00:31:26,217 --> 00:31:29,254 I'll have him out of there as smooth as ice. 810 00:31:49,440 --> 00:31:53,344 ( high-pitched beeping ) 811 00:32:40,391 --> 00:32:42,000 ( loud rumbling ) 812 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,427 ( loud rumbling ) 813 00:32:47,532 --> 00:32:48,000 Sarjenka? 814 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,300 Sarjenka? 815 00:32:51,803 --> 00:32:54,000 Wait, I am Data. 816 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,172 Wait, I am Data. 817 00:32:56,174 --> 00:32:58,409 Data. 818 00:32:58,476 --> 00:33:00,000 Data, you came. 819 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,012 Data, you came. 820 00:33:04,282 --> 00:33:06,000 Data, where have you been? 821 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,452 Data, where have you been? 822 00:33:07,518 --> 00:33:09,754 It would take too long to explain. 823 00:33:09,821 --> 00:33:12,000 You and your family must leave. 824 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,156 You and your family must leave. 825 00:33:12,223 --> 00:33:14,092 We already have. 826 00:33:14,158 --> 00:33:16,127 We ran when the tremors began. 827 00:33:16,194 --> 00:33:17,595 Then why are you here? 828 00:33:17,662 --> 00:33:18,000 My father wouldn't let us take anything 829 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:21,132 My father wouldn't let us take anything 830 00:33:21,199 --> 00:33:23,768 but I had to have my transmitter. 831 00:33:23,835 --> 00:33:24,000 I knew you would come back 832 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:26,304 I knew you would come back 833 00:33:26,371 --> 00:33:29,607 and I didn't want you to find only silence 834 00:33:29,674 --> 00:33:30,000 the way I did. 835 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,209 the way I did. 836 00:33:31,275 --> 00:33:35,380 I am sorry for that, but it is very complicated. 837 00:33:35,446 --> 00:33:36,000 Does your family know where you are? 838 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,782 Does your family know where you are? 839 00:33:37,849 --> 00:33:39,083 No. 840 00:33:39,150 --> 00:33:40,618 ( rumbling explosion ) 841 00:33:40,685 --> 00:33:42,000 You cannot survive in this. 842 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,254 You cannot survive in this. 843 00:33:46,324 --> 00:33:48,000 What are we going to do? 844 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,326 What are we going to do? 845 00:33:57,168 --> 00:34:00,000 Enterprise, two to beam up. 846 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:00,104 Enterprise, two to beam up. 847 00:34:00,171 --> 00:34:02,407 You must come with me. 848 00:34:02,473 --> 00:34:04,475 Where are we going? 849 00:34:08,813 --> 00:34:10,815 To the stars? 850 00:34:32,637 --> 00:34:35,106 There's going to be hell to pay. 851 00:34:36,841 --> 00:34:39,076 Where is Commander Riker? 852 00:34:39,143 --> 00:34:40,411 On the Bridge. 853 00:34:40,478 --> 00:34:42,000 Where are you going? 854 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,680 Where are you going? 855 00:34:42,747 --> 00:34:44,182 To the Bridge. 856 00:34:44,248 --> 00:34:46,217 And you're going to take that? 857 00:34:46,284 --> 00:34:48,000 Don't leave me here. 858 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,186 Don't leave me here. 859 00:34:48,252 --> 00:34:50,621 Please don't leave me here. 860 00:34:50,688 --> 00:34:52,824 Quite impossible. 861 00:35:14,579 --> 00:35:18,000 Sir, three minutes to resonator launch. 862 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,282 Sir, three minutes to resonator launch. 863 00:35:21,352 --> 00:35:22,520 Where is he? 864 00:35:22,587 --> 00:35:24,000 He'll be here. 865 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:24,121 He'll be here. 866 00:35:30,595 --> 00:35:33,397 He has brought a child onto my ship 867 00:35:33,464 --> 00:35:34,365 and on my Bridge. 868 00:35:34,432 --> 00:35:36,000 I'm sure Mr. Data has a very good explanation. 869 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:38,469 I'm sure Mr. Data has a very good explanation. 870 00:35:38,536 --> 00:35:39,470 I do, sir. 871 00:35:39,537 --> 00:35:40,805 She was frightened 872 00:35:40,872 --> 00:35:42,000 and did not wish to be left... 873 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,374 and did not wish to be left... 874 00:35:43,441 --> 00:35:46,177 Mr. Data, kindly assume your station. 875 00:35:46,244 --> 00:35:48,000 Counselor, will you escort her to Sick Bay? 876 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,546 Counselor, will you escort her to Sick Bay? 877 00:35:52,250 --> 00:35:53,451 No, Data. 878 00:35:53,518 --> 00:35:54,000 No, I'm scared. 879 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:54,752 No, I'm scared. 880 00:35:54,819 --> 00:35:56,487 Don't make me go. 881 00:35:56,554 --> 00:35:57,388 It's all right. 882 00:35:57,455 --> 00:35:59,190 No one's going to hurt you. 883 00:35:59,257 --> 00:36:00,000 No. 884 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,258 No. 885 00:36:02,460 --> 00:36:04,262 TROI: We'll just go and get a treat, and then... 886 00:36:04,328 --> 00:36:05,429 No. 887 00:36:05,496 --> 00:36:06,000 Captain, I will see to it that she is not in the way. 888 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:08,466 Captain, I will see to it that she is not in the way. 889 00:36:08,533 --> 00:36:10,635 One minute to launch. 890 00:36:10,701 --> 00:36:12,000 Come on, it'll be all right. 891 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,370 Come on, it'll be all right. 892 00:36:12,436 --> 00:36:13,437 No. 893 00:36:15,273 --> 00:36:16,707 Just leave me alone. 894 00:36:16,774 --> 00:36:17,909 I want Data. 895 00:36:17,975 --> 00:36:18,000 Counselor, allow me. 896 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:20,177 Counselor, allow me. 897 00:36:20,244 --> 00:36:21,546 Please. 898 00:36:21,612 --> 00:36:24,000 Sarjenka, no one will harm you. 899 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,181 Sarjenka, no one will harm you. 900 00:36:24,248 --> 00:36:26,217 These are my friends. 901 00:36:26,284 --> 00:36:27,485 Mr. Data. 902 00:36:27,552 --> 00:36:29,620 Take your station 903 00:36:29,687 --> 00:36:30,000 and keep her with you. 904 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:31,455 and keep her with you. 905 00:36:31,522 --> 00:36:33,658 This does concern her. 906 00:36:41,532 --> 00:36:42,000 Ten seconds. 907 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,900 Ten seconds. 908 00:36:45,036 --> 00:36:47,471 I will require my hand. 909 00:36:47,538 --> 00:36:48,000 Thank you. 910 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:49,273 Thank you. 911 00:36:49,340 --> 00:36:51,609 Firing torpedoes. 912 00:36:56,881 --> 00:36:59,784 Sensors locked on probes. 913 00:36:59,850 --> 00:37:00,000 WORF: Torpedoes have reached their targets. 914 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:03,788 WORF: Torpedoes have reached their targets. 915 00:37:03,854 --> 00:37:05,489 Resonators activated. 916 00:37:05,556 --> 00:37:06,000 Harmonic sequences have begun. 917 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,825 Harmonic sequences have begun. 918 00:37:07,892 --> 00:37:09,527 What are you doing? 919 00:37:09,594 --> 00:37:12,000 We are attempting to quiet your planet. 920 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,463 We are attempting to quiet your planet. 921 00:37:12,530 --> 00:37:13,464 If we succeed 922 00:37:13,531 --> 00:37:16,634 there will be no more quakes, no more volcanoes. 923 00:37:16,701 --> 00:37:18,000 Ensign, when should the results be known? 924 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,703 Ensign, when should the results be known? 925 00:37:18,769 --> 00:37:22,239 This should happen very quickly, sir. 926 00:37:22,306 --> 00:37:24,000 And my parents and brothers? 927 00:37:24,000 --> 00:37:24,508 And my parents and brothers? 928 00:37:24,575 --> 00:37:27,511 ( beeping ) 929 00:37:27,578 --> 00:37:29,647 Captain, sensors indicate 930 00:37:29,714 --> 00:37:30,000 a planetwide reduction in tectonic stress levels. 931 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:33,517 a planetwide reduction in tectonic stress levels. 932 00:37:40,024 --> 00:37:41,559 It worked. 933 00:37:41,626 --> 00:37:42,000 We did it. 934 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,461 We did it. 935 00:37:45,429 --> 00:37:47,698 Your parents will be safe now. 936 00:37:47,765 --> 00:37:48,000 You did this for me? 937 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:50,735 You did this for me? 938 00:37:52,570 --> 00:37:54,000 Look, Sarjenka. 939 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:54,005 Look, Sarjenka. 940 00:37:54,071 --> 00:37:57,375 There is your home. 941 00:38:06,751 --> 00:38:07,518 Data 942 00:38:07,585 --> 00:38:10,421 escort her to Sick Bay. 943 00:38:12,757 --> 00:38:13,691 Aye, sir. 944 00:38:16,394 --> 00:38:18,000 Number One, you have the Bridge. 945 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,396 Number One, you have the Bridge. 946 00:38:24,068 --> 00:38:25,002 Doctor. 947 00:38:25,069 --> 00:38:25,936 PULASKI: Yes, Captain. 948 00:38:26,003 --> 00:38:28,706 Data and the alien are on their way down. 949 00:38:28,773 --> 00:38:30,000 What would be involved in removing 950 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,708 What would be involved in removing 951 00:38:30,775 --> 00:38:33,844 all memory of her communication with Data 952 00:38:33,911 --> 00:38:36,000 and her visit to this ship? 953 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,347 and her visit to this ship? 954 00:38:36,414 --> 00:38:40,051 Assuming that her brain structure is similar to ours 955 00:38:40,117 --> 00:38:42,000 the memories would be stored chemically 956 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,421 the memories would be stored chemically 957 00:38:43,487 --> 00:38:46,590 on the neurons of the cerebral cortex. 958 00:38:46,657 --> 00:38:48,000 They're also time dependent. 959 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,893 They're also time dependent. 960 00:38:48,959 --> 00:38:53,664 I would have to scan for the age of the chemical links 961 00:38:53,731 --> 00:38:54,000 and try to find the relevant neurons. 962 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:56,701 and try to find the relevant neurons. 963 00:38:56,767 --> 00:38:58,736 Well, do your best. 964 00:38:59,770 --> 00:39:00,000 You have many different kinds of people here. 965 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:02,973 You have many different kinds of people here. 966 00:39:03,040 --> 00:39:04,341 Yes. 967 00:39:04,408 --> 00:39:06,000 When I'm bigger, can I be on your ship? 968 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,977 When I'm bigger, can I be on your ship? 969 00:39:07,044 --> 00:39:08,579 I am certain that you could. 970 00:39:08,646 --> 00:39:10,981 I wish I could come with you now. 971 00:39:11,048 --> 00:39:12,000 I am afraid that is not possible. 972 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,684 I am afraid that is not possible. 973 00:39:13,751 --> 00:39:16,887 I know, but I can still wish for it. 974 00:39:19,056 --> 00:39:21,692 Dr. Pulaski... 975 00:39:21,759 --> 00:39:23,494 this is Sarjenka. 976 00:39:23,561 --> 00:39:24,000 Hello, Sarjenka. 977 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,029 Hello, Sarjenka. 978 00:39:25,096 --> 00:39:26,731 Hello. 979 00:39:29,066 --> 00:39:30,000 ( melodic chiming chords ) 980 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:32,002 ( melodic chiming chords ) 981 00:39:32,069 --> 00:39:33,671 What is this? 982 00:39:33,738 --> 00:39:36,000 That's an Elanian singer stone. 983 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,707 That's an Elanian singer stone. 984 00:39:36,774 --> 00:39:38,709 It sings a different song 985 00:39:38,776 --> 00:39:40,077 for each person. 986 00:39:42,079 --> 00:39:44,081 What does it sing for you? 987 00:39:44,148 --> 00:39:46,083 It does not sing for me. 988 00:39:46,150 --> 00:39:47,618 Why not? 989 00:39:47,685 --> 00:39:48,000 Because I am a machine. 990 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,620 Because I am a machine. 991 00:39:49,687 --> 00:39:51,589 Sarjenka... 992 00:39:51,655 --> 00:39:53,624 we're going to run a few scans 993 00:39:53,691 --> 00:39:54,000 just to be sure you're all right. 994 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:55,726 just to be sure you're all right. 995 00:39:55,793 --> 00:39:57,795 Data will be right here. 996 00:39:57,862 --> 00:39:59,563 Don't worry. 997 00:40:45,776 --> 00:40:47,945 You did a good thing, Data. 998 00:40:48,012 --> 00:40:50,881 But are we doing a good thing now, Doctor? 999 00:40:50,948 --> 00:40:53,551 This is to protect her as much as us. 1000 00:40:53,617 --> 00:40:54,000 By robbing her of her memories? 1001 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,686 By robbing her of her memories? 1002 00:40:55,753 --> 00:41:00,000 To remember you and this ship would complicate her future. 1003 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,057 To remember you and this ship would complicate her future. 1004 00:41:00,124 --> 00:41:04,094 She has to be the person she was born to be. 1005 00:41:05,129 --> 00:41:06,000 And you'll remember. 1006 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,031 And you'll remember. 1007 00:41:11,035 --> 00:41:12,000 ( vibrating hum ) 1008 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:14,071 ( vibrating hum ) 1009 00:41:50,774 --> 00:41:53,777 ( singing chiming chords ) 1010 00:42:24,808 --> 00:42:28,112 Enterprise, one to beam up. 1011 00:42:41,759 --> 00:42:42,000 Wes. 1012 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,060 Wes. 1013 00:42:44,762 --> 00:42:46,697 Sit down. 1014 00:42:46,764 --> 00:42:47,998 No, thank you, sir. 1015 00:42:48,065 --> 00:42:49,800 It's going to be a long time 1016 00:42:49,867 --> 00:42:53,237 before I'm qualified enough to sit there. 1017 00:42:53,304 --> 00:42:54,000 You did a good job. 1018 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,972 You did a good job. 1019 00:42:55,039 --> 00:42:56,173 I'm proud of you. 1020 00:42:56,240 --> 00:42:57,641 Thank you, sir. 1021 00:42:57,708 --> 00:42:59,743 Does it get any easier? 1022 00:42:59,810 --> 00:43:00,000 Nope. 1023 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:01,111 Nope. 1024 00:43:07,251 --> 00:43:09,720 ( door chime ) 1025 00:43:09,787 --> 00:43:11,088 Come. 1026 00:43:15,092 --> 00:43:18,000 I came to apologize, sir. 1027 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,095 I came to apologize, sir. 1028 00:43:20,798 --> 00:43:23,801 No apologies are necessary. 1029 00:43:26,103 --> 00:43:29,239 You reminded us that there are obligations 1030 00:43:29,306 --> 00:43:30,000 that go beyond duty. 1031 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,942 that go beyond duty. 1032 00:43:32,009 --> 00:43:34,979 I appreciate your seeking other options, sir. 1033 00:43:35,045 --> 00:43:36,000 Your decision could have been unilateral. 1034 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:37,881 Your decision could have been unilateral. 1035 00:43:37,948 --> 00:43:40,918 One of my officers, one of my friends, was troubled. 1036 00:43:40,985 --> 00:43:42,000 I had to help. 1037 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,987 I had to help. 1038 00:43:44,421 --> 00:43:47,858 Is Sarjenka safely home? 1039 00:43:47,925 --> 00:43:48,000 Yes, sir. 1040 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:50,127 Yes, sir. 1041 00:43:52,763 --> 00:43:54,000 She will not remember me, sir 1042 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:54,999 She will not remember me, sir 1043 00:43:55,065 --> 00:43:56,867 but I will remember her. 1044 00:43:56,934 --> 00:43:58,936 Remembrance and regrets 1045 00:43:59,003 --> 00:44:00,000 they, too, are a part of friendship. 1046 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:01,271 they, too, are a part of friendship. 1047 00:44:01,338 --> 00:44:03,007 Yes, sir. 1048 00:44:03,073 --> 00:44:05,175 And understanding that 1049 00:44:05,242 --> 00:44:06,000 has brought you a step closer to understanding humanity. 1050 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:10,914 has brought you a step closer to understanding humanity.