1 00:00:09,142 --> 00:00:12,000 Hot chocolate, please. 2 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,045 Hot chocolate, please. 3 00:00:12,112 --> 00:00:13,179 ( chuckling ) 4 00:00:13,246 --> 00:00:15,582 We, uh, we don't ordinarily say "please" 5 00:00:15,648 --> 00:00:17,484 to food dispensers around here. 6 00:00:17,550 --> 00:00:18,000 Well, since it's listed as intelligent circuitry, why not? 7 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:21,020 Well, since it's listed as intelligent circuitry, why not? 8 00:00:21,087 --> 00:00:23,623 After all, working with so much artificial intelligence 9 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:24,000 can be dehumanizing, right? 10 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:25,325 can be dehumanizing, right? 11 00:00:25,392 --> 00:00:29,229 So, why not combat that tendency with a little, simple courtesy? 12 00:00:29,295 --> 00:00:30,000 Ah, thank you. 13 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,497 Ah, thank you. 14 00:00:30,563 --> 00:00:33,032 For someone who just arrived 15 00:00:33,099 --> 00:00:35,034 you certainly aren't shy with your opinions. 16 00:00:35,101 --> 00:00:36,000 Have I been talking too much? 17 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,203 Have I been talking too much? 18 00:00:37,270 --> 00:00:39,038 No. 19 00:00:39,105 --> 00:00:41,107 Oh, I do tend to have a bit of a motor mouth 20 00:00:41,174 --> 00:00:42,000 especially when I'm excited 21 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,041 especially when I'm excited 22 00:00:42,108 --> 00:00:43,743 and you don't know how exciting it is... 23 00:00:43,810 --> 00:00:44,577 Excuse me, Lieutenant. 24 00:00:44,644 --> 00:00:46,212 ...to have gotten this assignment. 25 00:00:46,279 --> 00:00:47,347 Everyone in class-- 26 00:00:47,414 --> 00:00:48,000 I mean everyone wants the Enterprise. 27 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,681 I mean everyone wants the Enterprise. 28 00:00:48,748 --> 00:00:50,116 I mean, it would have been all right 29 00:00:50,183 --> 00:00:51,351 to spend some time on Ranous VI. 30 00:00:51,418 --> 00:00:53,319 Do phase work with antimatter. 31 00:00:53,386 --> 00:00:54,000 That's my specialty. 32 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,687 That's my specialty. 33 00:00:54,754 --> 00:00:55,789 I know. 34 00:00:55,855 --> 00:00:58,792 That's why you got this assignment. 35 00:00:58,858 --> 00:01:00,000 I did it again. 36 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,059 I did it again. 37 00:01:00,126 --> 00:01:01,461 It's just that... 38 00:01:01,528 --> 00:01:03,430 I know, you're excited. 39 00:01:03,496 --> 00:01:04,831 Look, Sonya... 40 00:01:04,898 --> 00:01:06,000 Yes? 41 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,065 Yes? 42 00:01:06,132 --> 00:01:09,202 I don't think you want to be around these control stations 43 00:01:09,269 --> 00:01:10,804 with that hot chocolate, do you? 44 00:01:10,870 --> 00:01:11,771 Oh, I'm sorry. 45 00:01:11,838 --> 00:01:12,000 I shouldn't even have this in engineering. 46 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:14,174 I shouldn't even have this in engineering. 47 00:01:14,240 --> 00:01:15,542 It's just we were talking. 48 00:01:15,608 --> 00:01:16,810 I forgot I had it in my hand. 49 00:01:16,876 --> 00:01:18,000 Um... I'm going to go finish it over here. 50 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,245 Um... I'm going to go finish it over here. 51 00:01:21,247 --> 00:01:22,649 Lieutenant La Forge 52 00:01:22,715 --> 00:01:24,000 this is not going to happen again. 53 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,584 this is not going to happen again. 54 00:01:25,618 --> 00:01:26,553 ( gasps ) 55 00:01:26,619 --> 00:01:28,655 Oh, no! Oh, I'm sorry. 56 00:01:28,721 --> 00:01:29,856 Oh, Captain. 57 00:01:29,923 --> 00:01:30,000 Actually, it's my fault, sir. 58 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:32,125 Actually, it's my fault, sir. 59 00:01:32,192 --> 00:01:33,326 PICARD: Indeed. 60 00:01:33,393 --> 00:01:34,828 Oh, I wasn't looking. 61 00:01:34,894 --> 00:01:36,000 It's all over you. 62 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,463 It's all over you. 63 00:01:36,529 --> 00:01:39,165 Yes, Ensign, it's all over me. 64 00:01:39,232 --> 00:01:40,834 At least let me, sir. 65 00:01:40,900 --> 00:01:42,000 Ensign, uh, Ensign...? 66 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,769 Ensign, uh, Ensign...? 67 00:01:42,836 --> 00:01:45,572 Oh, Ensign Sonya Gomez. 68 00:01:45,638 --> 00:01:48,000 Ensign Gomez is a recent Academy graduate, Captain. 69 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,174 Ensign Gomez is a recent Academy graduate, Captain. 70 00:01:48,241 --> 00:01:50,143 She just transferred over at Starbase 173. 71 00:01:50,210 --> 00:01:51,211 Is that so? 72 00:01:51,277 --> 00:01:53,179 Well, Ensign Sonya Gomez 73 00:01:53,246 --> 00:01:54,000 I think it will be simpler if I simply change my uniform. 74 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:57,150 I think it will be simpler if I simply change my uniform. 75 00:01:57,217 --> 00:02:00,000 Captain, I must accept full responsibility for this. 76 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,887 Captain, I must accept full responsibility for this. 77 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:02,155 Yes, Chief Engineer. 78 00:02:02,222 --> 00:02:04,457 I think I understand. 79 00:02:04,524 --> 00:02:06,000 I just want to say, sir 80 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,359 I just want to say, sir 81 00:02:06,426 --> 00:02:10,163 that I'm very excited about this assignment 82 00:02:10,230 --> 00:02:12,000 and I promise to serve you and my ship... 83 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,299 and I promise to serve you and my ship... 84 00:02:13,366 --> 00:02:15,201 your ship, this ship 85 00:02:15,268 --> 00:02:17,403 to the best of my ability. 86 00:02:17,470 --> 00:02:18,000 Yes, Ensign, I'm sure that you will. 87 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:20,507 Yes, Ensign, I'm sure that you will. 88 00:02:20,573 --> 00:02:21,908 Carry on. 89 00:02:24,911 --> 00:02:26,212 Oh, my. 90 00:02:26,279 --> 00:02:27,680 First impressions, right? 91 00:02:27,747 --> 00:02:29,382 Isn't that what they say? 92 00:02:29,449 --> 00:02:30,000 First impressions are the most important? 93 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,885 First impressions are the most important? 94 00:02:31,951 --> 00:02:33,386 I'll give you this 95 00:02:33,453 --> 00:02:36,000 it's a meeting the Captain won't soon forget. 96 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,223 it's a meeting the Captain won't soon forget. 97 00:02:38,258 --> 00:02:39,592 Oh. 98 00:02:42,595 --> 00:02:45,431 Deck 9, officers' quarters. 99 00:02:56,309 --> 00:02:57,644 Crewman, what is going on? 100 00:02:57,710 --> 00:02:59,812 Welcome, Picard, to Shuttlecraft 6. 101 00:03:01,648 --> 00:03:03,583 Q. 102 00:03:04,250 --> 00:03:06,000 There, there, haven't we been careless? 103 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,220 There, there, haven't we been careless? 104 00:03:07,287 --> 00:03:10,356 A little cleaning service I'm only too happy to provide. 105 00:03:10,423 --> 00:03:12,000 We agreed you would never trouble my ship again. 106 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,959 We agreed you would never trouble my ship again. 107 00:03:13,026 --> 00:03:15,228 I always keep my arrangements, sir. 108 00:03:15,295 --> 00:03:16,329 Look... 109 00:03:16,396 --> 00:03:18,000 we're nowhere near your vessel. 110 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,399 we're nowhere near your vessel. 111 00:03:24,571 --> 00:03:27,240 ( equipment beeping ) 112 00:03:56,002 --> 00:04:00,000 Space, the final frontier. 113 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,373 Space, the final frontier. 114 00:04:00,440 --> 00:04:04,243 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 115 00:04:04,310 --> 00:04:06,000 Its continuing mission-- 116 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:06,245 Its continuing mission-- 117 00:04:06,312 --> 00:04:10,016 to explore strange new worlds 118 00:04:10,083 --> 00:04:12,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 119 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:14,687 to seek out new life and new civilizations 120 00:04:14,754 --> 00:04:18,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 121 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,425 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 122 00:05:16,482 --> 00:05:18,000 I read your graduating thesis. 123 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:18,351 I read your graduating thesis. 124 00:05:18,418 --> 00:05:21,988 Now, I wouldn't have requested you if you weren't the best. 125 00:05:22,055 --> 00:05:23,489 Where are we going? 126 00:05:23,556 --> 00:05:24,000 Ten-Forward. 127 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,290 Ten-Forward. 128 00:05:24,357 --> 00:05:26,426 We're going to forget about work. 129 00:05:26,492 --> 00:05:29,529 We are going to sit, talk, relax, look at the stars. 130 00:05:29,595 --> 00:05:30,000 You need to learn how to slow down. 131 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:31,631 You need to learn how to slow down. 132 00:05:31,698 --> 00:05:32,865 Oh, no, no, no, no, no. 133 00:05:32,932 --> 00:05:33,866 I can't do that. 134 00:05:33,933 --> 00:05:35,568 You know, you're awfully young 135 00:05:35,635 --> 00:05:36,000 to be so driven. 136 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,703 to be so driven. 137 00:05:36,769 --> 00:05:37,704 Yes, I am. 138 00:05:37,770 --> 00:05:38,871 I had to be. 139 00:05:38,938 --> 00:05:40,606 I had to be the best 140 00:05:40,673 --> 00:05:42,000 because only the best get to be here. 141 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:43,710 because only the best get to be here. 142 00:05:43,776 --> 00:05:44,777 Geordi... 143 00:05:44,844 --> 00:05:46,345 Lieutenant... 144 00:05:46,412 --> 00:05:47,447 It's okay. 145 00:05:47,513 --> 00:05:48,000 Go on. 146 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,514 Go on. 147 00:05:50,917 --> 00:05:51,884 Whatever is out here 148 00:05:51,951 --> 00:05:54,000 we're going to be the first humans to see it. 149 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,387 we're going to be the first humans to see it. 150 00:05:54,454 --> 00:05:56,389 And I want to be a part of that. 151 00:05:56,456 --> 00:05:58,558 I want to understand it. 152 00:05:58,624 --> 00:06:00,000 Sonya, relax. 153 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:00,460 Sonya, relax. 154 00:06:00,526 --> 00:06:01,127 You're here. 155 00:06:01,194 --> 00:06:02,562 You've made it. 156 00:06:02,628 --> 00:06:05,098 But you won't last long banging into walls. 157 00:06:05,164 --> 00:06:06,000 It'll be there for you, believe me. 158 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,633 It'll be there for you, believe me. 159 00:06:07,700 --> 00:06:09,469 Okay. 160 00:06:09,535 --> 00:06:12,000 Look, I promise I won't let anything exciting slip past 161 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:12,438 Look, I promise I won't let anything exciting slip past 162 00:06:12,505 --> 00:06:13,840 without letting you know, okay? 163 00:06:13,906 --> 00:06:14,841 Okay. 164 00:06:14,907 --> 00:06:15,908 Okay. 165 00:06:42,568 --> 00:06:45,438 So was I on my first tour... 166 00:07:18,704 --> 00:07:20,640 Bridge, this is Ten-Forward. 167 00:07:20,706 --> 00:07:24,000 Guinan, I don't remember you ever calling the Bridge before. 168 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:25,511 Guinan, I don't remember you ever calling the Bridge before. 169 00:07:25,578 --> 00:07:27,480 Is everything all right? 170 00:07:27,547 --> 00:07:28,948 How do you mean? 171 00:07:29,015 --> 00:07:30,000 Is there anything unusual happening? 172 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:32,518 Is there anything unusual happening? 173 00:07:32,585 --> 00:07:34,787 No, Guinan, nothing out of the ordinary. 174 00:07:34,854 --> 00:07:36,000 Why do you ask? 175 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,022 Why do you ask? 176 00:07:36,088 --> 00:07:37,523 I'm not sure. 177 00:07:37,590 --> 00:07:38,891 It's just a feeling. 178 00:07:38,958 --> 00:07:42,000 I've had it a couple of times before. 179 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,128 I've had it a couple of times before. 180 00:07:42,195 --> 00:07:44,063 It's probably nothing. 181 00:07:44,130 --> 00:07:45,898 Forget that I called. 182 00:07:45,965 --> 00:07:47,600 Ten-Forward out. 183 00:08:00,046 --> 00:08:01,714 The locator beam won't help. 184 00:08:01,781 --> 00:08:04,951 They'll never think to look for you this far away. 185 00:08:05,017 --> 00:08:06,000 Enterprise, this is Picard. 186 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,687 Enterprise, this is Picard. 187 00:08:09,689 --> 00:08:10,890 Stop this foolishness, Q. 188 00:08:10,957 --> 00:08:12,000 Return me to the Enterprise. 189 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,558 Return me to the Enterprise. 190 00:08:12,625 --> 00:08:14,227 I suggest you change your attitude. 191 00:08:14,293 --> 00:08:15,895 Petulance does not become you. 192 00:08:15,962 --> 00:08:17,496 We have business, Picard. 193 00:08:17,563 --> 00:08:18,000 Keeping me a prisoner here 194 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,564 Keeping me a prisoner here 195 00:08:18,631 --> 00:08:21,868 will not compel me to discuss anything with you. 196 00:08:23,569 --> 00:08:24,000 It will in time. 197 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,571 It will in time. 198 00:08:28,774 --> 00:08:30,000 I appreciate your advice, Lieutenant 199 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:31,210 I appreciate your advice, Lieutenant 200 00:08:31,277 --> 00:08:33,512 and I'll take it to heart... 201 00:08:33,579 --> 00:08:34,513 Guinan. 202 00:08:34,580 --> 00:08:36,000 Can I get you something? 203 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,216 Can I get you something? 204 00:08:37,283 --> 00:08:38,918 We're fine. 205 00:08:38,985 --> 00:08:41,654 Is everything all right? 206 00:08:41,721 --> 00:08:42,000 I don't know. 207 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,890 I don't know. 208 00:08:43,956 --> 00:08:46,525 I, uh, think I'll go check out Engineering. 209 00:08:46,592 --> 00:08:48,000 I'll go with you. 210 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,728 I'll go with you. 211 00:08:55,334 --> 00:08:56,736 Where's the Captain? 212 00:08:56,802 --> 00:08:58,004 In his quarters. 213 00:09:01,707 --> 00:09:04,010 Captain, this is Counselor Troi. 214 00:09:05,845 --> 00:09:06,000 Computer, locate Captain Picard. 215 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:08,214 Computer, locate Captain Picard. 216 00:09:08,281 --> 00:09:10,650 The Captain is not on the ship. 217 00:09:10,716 --> 00:09:12,000 WORF: Commander 218 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,652 WORF: Commander 219 00:09:12,718 --> 00:09:14,887 there's a shuttle missing from Bay 2. 220 00:09:14,954 --> 00:09:16,589 All stop. 221 00:09:16,656 --> 00:09:18,000 Answering all stop, sir. 222 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,891 Answering all stop, sir. 223 00:09:30,369 --> 00:09:32,838 I've hailed the shuttle on all frequencies. 224 00:09:32,905 --> 00:09:33,940 No response. 225 00:09:34,006 --> 00:09:35,641 DATA: Sensors indicate no shuttle 226 00:09:35,708 --> 00:09:36,000 or other ships in this sector. 227 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,777 or other ships in this sector. 228 00:09:37,843 --> 00:09:38,611 I think we can assume 229 00:09:38,678 --> 00:09:40,146 the Captain's aboard that shuttle. 230 00:09:40,212 --> 00:09:41,614 How could he get to the shuttlebay 231 00:09:41,681 --> 00:09:42,000 and leave the Enterprise without us knowing? 232 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,349 and leave the Enterprise without us knowing? 233 00:09:43,416 --> 00:09:44,350 That's not possible. 234 00:09:44,417 --> 00:09:45,351 Take it easy, Wes. 235 00:09:45,418 --> 00:09:46,185 We're going to find him. 236 00:09:46,252 --> 00:09:47,987 I want to begin a methodical search. 237 00:09:48,054 --> 00:09:48,988 Worf 238 00:09:49,055 --> 00:09:50,656 set sensors on maximum scan. 239 00:09:50,723 --> 00:09:53,693 Data, use our present location as the center. 240 00:09:53,759 --> 00:09:54,000 Plot a search pattern from these coordinates 241 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:56,862 Plot a search pattern from these coordinates 242 00:09:56,929 --> 00:09:59,899 to cover the most area in the least time. 243 00:10:02,401 --> 00:10:04,337 Search pattern has been input, sir. 244 00:10:04,403 --> 00:10:06,000 Engage, Mr. Crusher. 245 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,072 Engage, Mr. Crusher. 246 00:10:08,441 --> 00:10:12,000 First Officer's Log, Stardate 42761.3. 247 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,346 First Officer's Log, Stardate 42761.3. 248 00:10:13,412 --> 00:10:15,848 We have not been able to determine why or how 249 00:10:15,915 --> 00:10:17,817 Captain Picard left the Enterprise. 250 00:10:17,883 --> 00:10:18,000 We can't even be certain he is in the missing shuttle 251 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:20,753 We can't even be certain he is in the missing shuttle 252 00:10:20,820 --> 00:10:22,688 although that is the assumption 253 00:10:22,755 --> 00:10:24,000 on which we are proceeding. 254 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,023 on which we are proceeding. 255 00:10:24,090 --> 00:10:25,257 For the last six hours 256 00:10:25,324 --> 00:10:27,360 we've been searching without success. 257 00:10:27,426 --> 00:10:30,000 We have covered the area in a spherical pattern 258 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,363 We have covered the area in a spherical pattern 259 00:10:30,429 --> 00:10:32,631 which a vessel without warp drive 260 00:10:32,698 --> 00:10:35,034 could traverse in the time allotted. 261 00:10:35,101 --> 00:10:36,000 Widen the area. 262 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,635 Widen the area. 263 00:10:40,439 --> 00:10:42,000 Do we stay out here years, decades? 264 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,210 Do we stay out here years, decades? 265 00:10:44,276 --> 00:10:46,645 I'm ageless, Picard. 266 00:10:46,712 --> 00:10:48,000 You are not. 267 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,280 You are not. 268 00:10:53,119 --> 00:10:54,000 The Enterprise will continue with Riker as Captain. 269 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:57,123 The Enterprise will continue with Riker as Captain. 270 00:10:57,189 --> 00:11:00,000 You are an impossibly stubborn human. 271 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,694 You are an impossibly stubborn human. 272 00:11:01,761 --> 00:11:04,296 Return me to my ship! 273 00:11:04,363 --> 00:11:06,000 If I return you to your ship 274 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,198 If I return you to your ship 275 00:11:06,265 --> 00:11:09,802 will you agree to give my request a full hearing? 276 00:11:12,872 --> 00:11:14,740 You're right, Picard. 277 00:11:14,807 --> 00:11:18,000 This is the proper venue for our discussion. 278 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,411 This is the proper venue for our discussion. 279 00:11:25,451 --> 00:11:26,819 ( chuckles ) 280 00:11:30,389 --> 00:11:34,260 Commander, my status board indicates the shuttle 281 00:11:34,326 --> 00:11:35,728 is back in Bay 2. 282 00:11:35,795 --> 00:11:36,000 Computer, locate Captain Picard. 283 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:38,697 Computer, locate Captain Picard. 284 00:11:38,764 --> 00:11:41,434 Captain Picard is in Ten-Forward. 285 00:11:58,517 --> 00:11:59,985 I knew it was you. 286 00:12:01,153 --> 00:12:02,488 You! 287 00:12:02,555 --> 00:12:05,491 Picard, if you had half the sense you pretend to have 288 00:12:05,558 --> 00:12:06,000 you'd get her off your ship immediately. 289 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,860 you'd get her off your ship immediately. 290 00:12:07,927 --> 00:12:11,063 And if you'd like, I'd be more than pleased 291 00:12:11,130 --> 00:12:12,000 to expedite her departure. 292 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,099 to expedite her departure. 293 00:12:13,165 --> 00:12:14,800 You know him? 294 00:12:14,867 --> 00:12:16,102 We have had some dealings. 295 00:12:16,168 --> 00:12:18,000 Those dealings were two centuries ago. 296 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:19,338 Those dealings were two centuries ago. 297 00:12:19,405 --> 00:12:22,174 This creature is not what she appears to be. 298 00:12:22,241 --> 00:12:23,142 She's an imp 299 00:12:23,209 --> 00:12:24,000 and where she goes, trouble always follows. 300 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:26,178 and where she goes, trouble always follows. 301 00:12:26,245 --> 00:12:28,814 You're speaking of yourself, Q, not Guinan. 302 00:12:28,881 --> 00:12:29,815 Guinan? 303 00:12:29,882 --> 00:12:30,000 Is that your name now? 304 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,283 Is that your name now? 305 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:34,120 Guinan is not the issue here-- you are. 306 00:12:34,186 --> 00:12:36,000 We had an agreement that you would stop meddling with us. 307 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,822 We had an agreement that you would stop meddling with us. 308 00:12:36,889 --> 00:12:37,823 And so I have. 309 00:12:37,890 --> 00:12:38,958 What do you want, Q? 310 00:12:39,024 --> 00:12:41,293 You state your business. Get on with it. 311 00:12:41,360 --> 00:12:42,000 I agree, Captain. 312 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,761 I agree, Captain. 313 00:12:42,828 --> 00:12:44,763 Enough about this creature. 314 00:12:44,830 --> 00:12:45,931 She's diverting us 315 00:12:45,998 --> 00:12:48,000 from the purpose of my being here. 316 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,467 from the purpose of my being here. 317 00:12:50,503 --> 00:12:51,804 Which is? 318 00:12:53,072 --> 00:12:54,000 Ah, the redoubtable Commander Riker 319 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,908 Ah, the redoubtable Commander Riker 320 00:12:55,975 --> 00:12:57,076 and micro-brain. 321 00:12:57,143 --> 00:12:58,410 Growl for me. 322 00:12:58,477 --> 00:13:00,000 Let me know you still care. 323 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,247 Let me know you still care. 324 00:13:01,313 --> 00:13:02,815 Worf. 325 00:13:02,882 --> 00:13:04,884 My purpose is to join you. 326 00:13:04,950 --> 00:13:06,000 To join us as what? 327 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,418 To join us as what? 328 00:13:06,485 --> 00:13:07,553 As a member of the crew. 329 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:09,788 Willing and able, ready to serve. 330 00:13:09,855 --> 00:13:11,357 This ship is already home 331 00:13:11,423 --> 00:13:12,000 for the indigent, the unwanted, the unworthy. 332 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:14,360 for the indigent, the unwanted, the unworthy. 333 00:13:14,426 --> 00:13:16,896 Why not for a homeless entity? 334 00:13:16,962 --> 00:13:17,897 Homeless? 335 00:13:17,963 --> 00:13:18,000 Yes. 336 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,031 Yes. 337 00:13:19,098 --> 00:13:21,000 The other members of the Q Continuum kicked you out? 338 00:13:21,066 --> 00:13:22,368 Not all the Q are alike. 339 00:13:22,434 --> 00:13:24,000 Some are almost respectable. 340 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,870 Some are almost respectable. 341 00:13:24,937 --> 00:13:27,873 Ready and willing, able to serve. 342 00:13:29,909 --> 00:13:30,000 What would you do? 343 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:32,278 What would you do? 344 00:13:32,344 --> 00:13:35,114 Would you start as an ordinary crewman? 345 00:13:35,181 --> 00:13:36,000 Hmm? 346 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,315 Hmm? 347 00:13:36,382 --> 00:13:42,000 What task is too menial for an entity? 348 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,988 What task is too menial for an entity? 349 00:13:43,055 --> 00:13:43,989 Sir, do you mock me? 350 00:13:44,056 --> 00:13:46,225 Not at all, that's the last thing I would do. 351 00:13:46,292 --> 00:13:48,000 You, by definition, are part of our charter. 352 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,327 You, by definition, are part of our charter. 353 00:13:48,394 --> 00:13:50,930 Our mission is to seek out new and different life-forms 354 00:13:50,996 --> 00:13:51,964 and you certainly qualify 355 00:13:52,031 --> 00:13:54,000 as one of the most unique I've ever encountered. 356 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,433 as one of the most unique I've ever encountered. 357 00:13:54,500 --> 00:13:58,270 To learn about you is frankly provocative 358 00:13:58,337 --> 00:14:00,000 but you're next of kin to chaos. 359 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:02,041 but you're next of kin to chaos. 360 00:14:02,107 --> 00:14:05,077 Captain, at least allow me to present my argument. 361 00:14:05,144 --> 00:14:06,000 Worf. 362 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,845 Worf. 363 00:14:12,151 --> 00:14:13,586 After our last encounter 364 00:14:13,652 --> 00:14:15,854 I was asked to leave the Q Continuum. 365 00:14:15,921 --> 00:14:18,000 Since then, I've been wandering vaguely. 366 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,224 Since then, I've been wandering vaguely. 367 00:14:18,290 --> 00:14:19,225 Bored, really. 368 00:14:19,291 --> 00:14:21,393 My existence without purpose. 369 00:14:21,460 --> 00:14:23,629 Then I remembered all the good times I had with you. 370 00:14:23,696 --> 00:14:24,000 The good times? 371 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,897 The good times? 372 00:14:24,964 --> 00:14:26,165 The first time we met you 373 00:14:26,232 --> 00:14:28,267 you put us on trial for the crimes of humanity. 374 00:14:28,334 --> 00:14:29,635 Of which you were exonerated. 375 00:14:29,702 --> 00:14:30,000 The next time we saw you 376 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:30,970 The next time we saw you 377 00:14:31,036 --> 00:14:32,504 you asked me to join the Q Continuum. 378 00:14:32,571 --> 00:14:35,174 A big mistake that you didn't accept my offer. 379 00:14:35,241 --> 00:14:36,000 More and more, I realize that here 380 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,376 More and more, I realize that here 381 00:14:37,443 --> 00:14:39,178 here is where I want to be. 382 00:14:39,245 --> 00:14:41,480 Think of the advantages. 383 00:14:41,547 --> 00:14:42,000 Now, I neither expect nor require any special treatment. 384 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:45,618 Now, I neither expect nor require any special treatment. 385 00:14:45,684 --> 00:14:48,000 And if necessary, although I can't imagine why 386 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,021 And if necessary, although I can't imagine why 387 00:14:49,088 --> 00:14:50,923 I will renounce my powers 388 00:14:50,990 --> 00:14:54,000 and become as weak and as incompetent as all of you. 389 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,994 and become as weak and as incompetent as all of you. 390 00:14:55,060 --> 00:14:56,228 ( growls in disgust ) 391 00:15:01,200 --> 00:15:03,135 No. 392 00:15:03,202 --> 00:15:04,403 No? 393 00:15:04,470 --> 00:15:06,000 Oh, Captain, in fairness, let me try. 394 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,071 Oh, Captain, in fairness, let me try. 395 00:15:06,138 --> 00:15:08,073 I deserve at least that much. 396 00:15:08,140 --> 00:15:09,308 In fairness? 397 00:15:09,375 --> 00:15:10,909 You disrupt this ship, you kidnap the Captain. 398 00:15:10,976 --> 00:15:12,000 I add a little excitement, a little spice to your lives 399 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,012 I add a little excitement, a little spice to your lives 400 00:15:13,078 --> 00:15:14,079 and all you do is complain. 401 00:15:14,146 --> 00:15:16,015 Where's your adventurous spirit, your imagination? 402 00:15:16,081 --> 00:15:17,016 Think, Picard. 403 00:15:17,082 --> 00:15:18,000 Think. 404 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,017 Think. 405 00:15:18,083 --> 00:15:20,319 Think of the possibilities. 406 00:15:20,386 --> 00:15:23,422 Simply speaking, we don't trust you. 407 00:15:23,489 --> 00:15:24,000 Oh. 408 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,957 Oh. 409 00:15:25,024 --> 00:15:28,127 Well, you may not trust me, but you do need me. 410 00:15:28,193 --> 00:15:30,000 You're not prepared for what awaits you. 411 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,030 You're not prepared for what awaits you. 412 00:15:31,096 --> 00:15:34,600 How can we be prepared for that which we do not know? 413 00:15:34,667 --> 00:15:36,000 But I do know that we are ready to encounter it. 414 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:37,603 But I do know that we are ready to encounter it. 415 00:15:37,670 --> 00:15:38,604 Really? 416 00:15:38,671 --> 00:15:39,605 Yes, absolutely. 417 00:15:39,672 --> 00:15:41,507 That's why we're out here. 418 00:15:41,573 --> 00:15:42,000 Oh, the arrogance. 419 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,208 Oh, the arrogance. 420 00:15:43,275 --> 00:15:47,479 They don't have a clue as to what's out here. 421 00:15:47,546 --> 00:15:48,000 But they will learn, adapt. 422 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:50,015 But they will learn, adapt. 423 00:15:50,082 --> 00:15:52,651 That is their greatest advantage. 424 00:15:52,718 --> 00:15:54,000 They're moving faster than expected 425 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,420 They're moving faster than expected 426 00:15:54,486 --> 00:15:55,688 further than they should. 427 00:15:55,754 --> 00:15:57,656 By whose calculations? 428 00:15:57,723 --> 00:15:58,857 You judge yourselves 429 00:15:58,924 --> 00:16:00,000 against the pitiful adversaries you've encountered so far. 430 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:03,062 against the pitiful adversaries you've encountered so far. 431 00:16:03,128 --> 00:16:05,264 The Romulans, the Klingons-- 432 00:16:05,331 --> 00:16:06,000 they're nothing compared to what's waiting. 433 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,099 they're nothing compared to what's waiting. 434 00:16:07,166 --> 00:16:08,567 Picard 435 00:16:08,634 --> 00:16:12,000 you are about to move into areas of the galaxy 436 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,204 you are about to move into areas of the galaxy 437 00:16:12,271 --> 00:16:15,074 containing wonders more incredible 438 00:16:15,140 --> 00:16:17,209 than you can possibly imagine 439 00:16:17,276 --> 00:16:18,000 and terrors to freeze your soul. 440 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:20,012 and terrors to freeze your soul. 441 00:16:20,079 --> 00:16:22,314 I offer myself as guide 442 00:16:22,381 --> 00:16:24,000 only to be rejected out of hand. 443 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,750 only to be rejected out of hand. 444 00:16:24,817 --> 00:16:27,653 We'll just have to do the best we can without you. 445 00:16:27,720 --> 00:16:30,000 What justifies that smugness? 446 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,089 What justifies that smugness? 447 00:16:30,155 --> 00:16:32,624 Not smugness, not arrogance. 448 00:16:32,691 --> 00:16:35,994 We are resolute, we are determined 449 00:16:36,061 --> 00:16:39,031 and your help is not required. 450 00:16:41,133 --> 00:16:42,000 We'll just have to see how ready you are. 451 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,769 We'll just have to see how ready you are. 452 00:16:43,836 --> 00:16:45,170 Q! 453 00:17:00,119 --> 00:17:02,554 Bridge, this is the Captain. 454 00:17:02,621 --> 00:17:03,589 All stop. 455 00:17:03,655 --> 00:17:05,758 WESLEY: Answering all stop, sir. 456 00:17:05,824 --> 00:17:06,000 Status? 457 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,426 Status? 458 00:17:07,493 --> 00:17:09,061 According to these coordinates 459 00:17:09,128 --> 00:17:10,763 we have traveled 7,000 light-years 460 00:17:10,829 --> 00:17:12,000 and are located near the system J-25. 461 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,399 and are located near the system J-25. 462 00:17:13,465 --> 00:17:16,068 Travel time to the nearest Starbase? 463 00:17:16,135 --> 00:17:18,000 At maximum warp, in two years 464 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,070 At maximum warp, in two years 465 00:17:18,137 --> 00:17:20,406 7 months, 3 days, 18 hours 466 00:17:20,472 --> 00:17:23,575 we would reach Starbase 185. 467 00:17:23,642 --> 00:17:24,000 Why? 468 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,144 Why? 469 00:17:25,210 --> 00:17:26,011 Why? 470 00:17:26,078 --> 00:17:30,000 Why, to give you a taste of your future 471 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,048 Why, to give you a taste of your future 472 00:17:30,115 --> 00:17:33,085 a preview of things to come. 473 00:17:33,152 --> 00:17:35,120 Con permiso, Capitan. 474 00:17:35,187 --> 00:17:36,000 The hall is rented, the orchestra engaged. 475 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:39,291 The hall is rented, the orchestra engaged. 476 00:17:39,358 --> 00:17:42,000 It's now time to see if you can dance. 477 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,128 It's now time to see if you can dance. 478 00:17:48,734 --> 00:17:52,838 Guinan, your people have been in this part of the galaxy. 479 00:17:52,905 --> 00:17:54,000 Yes. 480 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,540 Yes. 481 00:17:54,606 --> 00:17:56,842 What can you tell us? 482 00:17:56,909 --> 00:18:00,000 Only that if I were you, I'd start back now. 483 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:02,114 Only that if I were you, I'd start back now. 484 00:18:10,589 --> 00:18:12,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 42761.9. 485 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,158 Captain's Log, Stardate 42761.9. 486 00:18:13,225 --> 00:18:16,862 Despite Guinan's warning, I feel compelled to investigate 487 00:18:16,929 --> 00:18:18,000 this unexplored sector of the galaxy 488 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:19,364 this unexplored sector of the galaxy 489 00:18:19,431 --> 00:18:21,333 before heading back. 490 00:18:21,400 --> 00:18:24,000 WORF: Captain, the sixth planet in the system is Class-M. 491 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,704 WORF: Captain, the sixth planet in the system is Class-M. 492 00:18:25,771 --> 00:18:27,873 There is a series of roads on this planet 493 00:18:27,940 --> 00:18:30,000 which indicates a highly industrialized civilization 494 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:31,176 which indicates a highly industrialized civilization 495 00:18:31,243 --> 00:18:33,111 but where there should be cities 496 00:18:33,178 --> 00:18:35,280 there are only great rips in the surface. 497 00:18:35,347 --> 00:18:36,000 It is as though some great force 498 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,216 It is as though some great force 499 00:18:37,282 --> 00:18:39,218 just scooped all the machine elements 500 00:18:39,284 --> 00:18:40,519 off the face of the planet. 501 00:18:40,586 --> 00:18:42,000 It is identical to what happened to the outposts 502 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:44,122 It is identical to what happened to the outposts 503 00:18:44,189 --> 00:18:45,357 along the neutral zone. 504 00:18:45,424 --> 00:18:46,358 WORF: Captain. 505 00:18:46,425 --> 00:18:48,000 We are being probed. 506 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,694 We are being probed. 507 00:18:48,760 --> 00:18:50,395 What is the source of the probe? 508 00:18:50,462 --> 00:18:51,730 A ship. 509 00:18:51,797 --> 00:18:54,000 It is on an intercept course. 510 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,199 It is on an intercept course. 511 00:18:54,266 --> 00:18:56,401 On screen. 512 00:18:59,404 --> 00:19:00,000 PICARD: Magnify. 513 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:01,373 PICARD: Magnify. 514 00:19:04,409 --> 00:19:05,410 RIKER: Full scan. 515 00:19:05,477 --> 00:19:06,000 Go to yellow alert. 516 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,712 Go to yellow alert. 517 00:19:06,778 --> 00:19:08,547 WORF: Going to yellow alert. 518 00:19:08,614 --> 00:19:09,781 RIKER: Keep the shields down. 519 00:19:09,848 --> 00:19:11,383 We don't want to appear provocative. 520 00:19:11,450 --> 00:19:12,000 WORF: Aye, sir. 521 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,584 WORF: Aye, sir. 522 00:19:12,651 --> 00:19:16,922 Mr. Data, what can you tell us? 523 00:19:16,989 --> 00:19:18,000 The ship is strangely generalized in design. 524 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:21,193 The ship is strangely generalized in design. 525 00:19:21,260 --> 00:19:23,495 There is no specific bridge 526 00:19:23,562 --> 00:19:24,000 no command center. 527 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,664 no command center. 528 00:19:25,731 --> 00:19:28,333 There is no engineering section. 529 00:19:28,400 --> 00:19:30,000 I can identify no living quarters. 530 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:32,237 I can identify no living quarters. 531 00:19:32,304 --> 00:19:33,405 Life signs? 532 00:19:33,472 --> 00:19:36,000 There is no indication of life. 533 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,275 There is no indication of life. 534 00:19:36,341 --> 00:19:37,609 Lieutenant Worf 535 00:19:37,676 --> 00:19:39,611 what is its alert status? 536 00:19:39,678 --> 00:19:42,000 I detect no shields, no weapons of any known design. 537 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,882 I detect no shields, no weapons of any known design. 538 00:19:43,949 --> 00:19:45,284 Hailing frequencies. 539 00:19:45,350 --> 00:19:46,718 Open. 540 00:19:46,785 --> 00:19:48,000 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 541 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:50,289 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 542 00:19:50,355 --> 00:19:51,590 No response. 543 00:19:51,657 --> 00:19:53,191 This is Captain Picard 544 00:19:53,258 --> 00:19:54,000 representing the United Federation of Planets. 545 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:56,662 representing the United Federation of Planets. 546 00:19:59,364 --> 00:20:00,000 Guinan. 547 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,465 Guinan. 548 00:20:00,532 --> 00:20:02,301 Activate your viewscreen. 549 00:20:02,367 --> 00:20:04,269 I would like you to monitor what's going on up here. 550 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:05,771 We may need your input. 551 00:20:12,678 --> 00:20:14,947 I'm here, Captain. 552 00:20:15,013 --> 00:20:17,316 GUINAN: Viewscreen's activated. 553 00:20:17,382 --> 00:20:18,000 I have the other ship. 554 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,951 I have the other ship. 555 00:20:19,017 --> 00:20:21,787 You're familiar with this life-form? 556 00:20:21,853 --> 00:20:23,221 Yes. 557 00:20:23,288 --> 00:20:24,000 My people encountered them a century ago. 558 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:25,791 My people encountered them a century ago. 559 00:20:25,857 --> 00:20:28,393 They destroyed our cities 560 00:20:28,460 --> 00:20:30,000 scattered my people throughout the galaxy. 561 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:31,263 scattered my people throughout the galaxy. 562 00:20:31,330 --> 00:20:33,565 They're called the Borg. 563 00:20:33,632 --> 00:20:36,000 Protect yourself, Captain, or they'll destroy you. 564 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:38,337 Protect yourself, Captain, or they'll destroy you. 565 00:20:39,404 --> 00:20:40,639 Shields up. 566 00:20:40,706 --> 00:20:42,000 Aye, sir. 567 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,274 Aye, sir. 568 00:20:42,341 --> 00:20:45,243 RIKER: All decks stand by. 569 00:21:03,962 --> 00:21:06,000 Security, report to Main Engineering. 570 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:06,732 Security, report to Main Engineering. 571 00:21:06,798 --> 00:21:09,334 We have an intruder. 572 00:21:26,451 --> 00:21:28,453 Lieutenant? 573 00:21:37,929 --> 00:21:39,731 Status? 574 00:21:39,798 --> 00:21:42,000 It seemed to make a visual survey of the engine core, sir 575 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,968 It seemed to make a visual survey of the engine core, sir 576 00:21:43,035 --> 00:21:44,536 then it moved in here. 577 00:21:48,807 --> 00:21:50,509 Interesting, isn't it? 578 00:21:50,575 --> 00:21:52,344 Not a he, not a she. 579 00:21:52,411 --> 00:21:54,000 Not like anything you've ever seen. 580 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,347 Not like anything you've ever seen. 581 00:21:55,414 --> 00:21:57,349 An enhanced humanoid. 582 00:21:57,416 --> 00:21:58,850 What is it you want? 583 00:22:01,920 --> 00:22:05,724 We mean you no harm. 584 00:22:05,791 --> 00:22:06,000 Do you understand me? 585 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:09,861 Do you understand me? 586 00:22:12,597 --> 00:22:13,665 Understand you? 587 00:22:13,732 --> 00:22:15,333 You're nothing to him. 588 00:22:15,400 --> 00:22:17,969 He's not interested in your life-form. 589 00:22:18,036 --> 00:22:20,472 He's just a scout, the first of many. 590 00:22:20,539 --> 00:22:22,874 He's here to analyze your technology. 591 00:22:22,941 --> 00:22:24,000 He may attempt to gain control of the ship. 592 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,744 He may attempt to gain control of the ship. 593 00:22:25,811 --> 00:22:27,079 I wouldn't let him. 594 00:22:30,115 --> 00:22:32,918 Stop. 595 00:22:32,984 --> 00:22:34,886 I cannot allow you to interfere 596 00:22:34,953 --> 00:22:36,000 with the operation of this ship. 597 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:37,389 with the operation of this ship. 598 00:22:37,456 --> 00:22:38,857 Mr. Worf. 599 00:22:38,924 --> 00:22:40,592 Ensign. 600 00:22:46,498 --> 00:22:48,000 ( groans ) 601 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,033 ( groans ) 602 00:23:00,612 --> 00:23:01,780 Mr. Worf 603 00:23:01,847 --> 00:23:04,916 use whatever means 604 00:23:04,983 --> 00:23:06,000 to neutralize the invader. 605 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,918 to neutralize the invader. 606 00:23:16,027 --> 00:23:18,000 ( mechanical whirring ) 607 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,563 ( mechanical whirring ) 608 00:24:11,082 --> 00:24:12,000 Because her people had contact with the Borg 609 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:14,219 Because her people had contact with the Borg 610 00:24:14,286 --> 00:24:17,122 I've requested Guinan to participate in this conference. 611 00:24:17,189 --> 00:24:18,000 You are aware of what occurred just now in Main Engineering? 612 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,158 You are aware of what occurred just now in Main Engineering? 613 00:24:20,225 --> 00:24:21,226 Yes. 614 00:24:21,293 --> 00:24:24,000 What happened between your people and the Borg? 615 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,029 What happened between your people and the Borg? 616 00:24:24,095 --> 00:24:29,501 I wasn't there personally 617 00:24:29,568 --> 00:24:30,000 but, from what I'm told, they swarmed through our system 618 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:35,207 but, from what I'm told, they swarmed through our system 619 00:24:35,273 --> 00:24:36,000 and when they left 620 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:38,043 and when they left 621 00:24:38,109 --> 00:24:42,000 there was little or nothing left of my people. 622 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:44,049 there was little or nothing left of my people. 623 00:24:44,115 --> 00:24:46,184 Guinan, if they were that aggressive 624 00:24:46,251 --> 00:24:47,652 why didn't the Borg attack? 625 00:24:47,719 --> 00:24:48,000 They could have, but they didn't. 626 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,955 They could have, but they didn't. 627 00:24:50,021 --> 00:24:51,022 They don't do that individually. 628 00:24:51,089 --> 00:24:52,657 That's not their way. 629 00:24:52,724 --> 00:24:54,000 When they decide to come, they're going to come in force. 630 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,861 When they decide to come, they're going to come in force. 631 00:24:55,927 --> 00:24:58,129 They don't do anything piecemeal. 632 00:24:58,196 --> 00:25:00,000 Then the initial encounter was solely 633 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,198 Then the initial encounter was solely 634 00:25:00,265 --> 00:25:02,500 for the purpose of gathering information? 635 00:25:02,567 --> 00:25:04,536 Yes. 636 00:25:04,603 --> 00:25:05,871 How do we reason with them 637 00:25:05,937 --> 00:25:06,000 let them know that we're not a threat? 638 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,806 let them know that we're not a threat? 639 00:25:07,873 --> 00:25:09,241 You don't. 640 00:25:09,307 --> 00:25:12,000 At least, I've never known anyone who did. 641 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:15,814 At least, I've never known anyone who did. 642 00:25:15,881 --> 00:25:18,000 WORF: Captain, we are being hailed. 643 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,651 WORF: Captain, we are being hailed. 644 00:25:19,718 --> 00:25:22,020 On screen. 645 00:25:25,056 --> 00:25:28,293 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the US... 646 00:25:28,360 --> 00:25:30,000 BORG: We have analyzed your defensive capabilities 647 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,997 BORG: We have analyzed your defensive capabilities 648 00:25:32,063 --> 00:25:34,566 as being unable to withstand us. 649 00:25:34,633 --> 00:25:36,000 If you defend yourselves you will be punished. 650 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,636 If you defend yourselves you will be punished. 651 00:25:42,340 --> 00:25:44,142 Hmm. 652 00:25:44,209 --> 00:25:46,945 Counselor? 653 00:25:47,012 --> 00:25:48,000 We're not dealing with an individual mind. 654 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,781 We're not dealing with an individual mind. 655 00:25:49,848 --> 00:25:52,150 They don't have a single leader. 656 00:25:52,217 --> 00:25:54,000 It's the collective minds of all of them. 657 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,653 It's the collective minds of all of them. 658 00:25:54,719 --> 00:25:58,189 That would have definite advantages. 659 00:25:58,256 --> 00:26:00,000 Yes, a single leader can make mistakes 660 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,158 Yes, a single leader can make mistakes 661 00:26:00,225 --> 00:26:03,194 which is far less likely in the combined whole. 662 00:26:03,261 --> 00:26:05,096 Q: Picard? 663 00:26:05,163 --> 00:26:05,997 Whoof. 664 00:26:06,064 --> 00:26:08,166 Picard, are you sure you don't want me 665 00:26:08,233 --> 00:26:09,267 as a member of your crew? 666 00:26:09,334 --> 00:26:11,636 WORF: Captain, the Borg 667 00:26:11,703 --> 00:26:12,000 have locked on to us with some form of tractor beam. 668 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:14,105 have locked on to us with some form of tractor beam. 669 00:26:14,172 --> 00:26:16,207 We're on our way. 670 00:26:24,950 --> 00:26:25,884 ( alarm sounding ) 671 00:26:25,951 --> 00:26:26,985 Report, Lieutenant. 672 00:26:27,052 --> 00:26:29,120 That beam is draining our shields. 673 00:26:29,187 --> 00:26:30,000 RIKER: If they pull down our shields, we're helpless. 674 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,122 RIKER: If they pull down our shields, we're helpless. 675 00:26:31,189 --> 00:26:32,824 Warp 8, any heading. 676 00:26:32,891 --> 00:26:34,159 Engage. 677 00:26:34,225 --> 00:26:36,000 Captain, the beam is holding us here. 678 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:36,294 Captain, the beam is holding us here. 679 00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:37,996 Increase the power. 680 00:26:38,063 --> 00:26:38,830 Shields weakening. 681 00:26:38,897 --> 00:26:40,298 Shields will be down in 18 seconds. 682 00:26:40,365 --> 00:26:42,000 Locate the exact source of that tractor beam. 683 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:42,133 Locate the exact source of that tractor beam. 684 00:26:42,200 --> 00:26:43,134 Lock on phasers. 685 00:26:43,201 --> 00:26:44,302 Phasers locked on target. 686 00:26:44,369 --> 00:26:45,370 Fire. 687 00:26:49,407 --> 00:26:52,344 They still have us. 688 00:26:52,410 --> 00:26:54,000 Shields are down, sir. 689 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,379 Shields are down, sir. 690 00:27:07,125 --> 00:27:10,996 A type of laser beam is slicing into the saucer section. 691 00:27:11,062 --> 00:27:12,000 They're carving us up like a roast. 692 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,365 They're carving us up like a roast. 693 00:27:18,903 --> 00:27:22,974 With whatever force necessary, terminate that beam. 694 00:27:23,041 --> 00:27:24,000 Fire when ready. 695 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:24,376 Fire when ready. 696 00:27:27,912 --> 00:27:30,000 Again, Mr. Worf. 697 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,348 Again, Mr. Worf. 698 00:27:38,223 --> 00:27:39,991 Tractor beam is released, sir. 699 00:27:40,058 --> 00:27:42,000 Force field is maintaining our hull integrity. 700 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,294 Force field is maintaining our hull integrity. 701 00:27:43,361 --> 00:27:44,295 Damage report? 702 00:27:44,362 --> 00:27:45,730 WORF: Coming in, sir. 703 00:27:48,166 --> 00:27:53,938 Sections 27, 28, 29 on decks 4, 5 and 6 destroyed. 704 00:27:54,005 --> 00:27:56,274 Casualties? 705 00:27:56,341 --> 00:27:58,843 18 were in that section and are missing. 706 00:28:03,948 --> 00:28:06,000 What is the condition of the alien ship? 707 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,285 What is the condition of the alien ship? 708 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:11,256 They have sustained damage to 20% of their vessel. 709 00:28:11,322 --> 00:28:12,000 Life support's minimal. 710 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:14,192 Life support's minimal. 711 00:28:19,330 --> 00:28:21,166 Conference. 712 00:28:27,038 --> 00:28:29,140 I can't get the shields up. 713 00:28:29,207 --> 00:28:30,000 Divert power from anywhere you need it. 714 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,408 Divert power from anywhere you need it. 715 00:28:30,475 --> 00:28:31,876 Anywhere except for life support. 716 00:28:31,943 --> 00:28:33,144 No, no, it wouldn't help. 717 00:28:33,211 --> 00:28:35,013 The circuits that control the shields 718 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:36,000 they've been fused. 719 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,081 they've been fused. 720 00:28:36,147 --> 00:28:38,349 If you can't reprogram, then re-route. 721 00:28:41,052 --> 00:28:42,000 18 people... 722 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:42,420 18 people... 723 00:28:42,487 --> 00:28:44,856 dead just like that. 724 00:28:44,923 --> 00:28:45,857 I know. 725 00:28:45,924 --> 00:28:47,926 Just put it out of your head. 726 00:28:47,992 --> 00:28:48,000 No, I can't, I keep seeing them. 727 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,427 No, I can't, I keep seeing them. 728 00:28:49,494 --> 00:28:51,429 Sonya, stop it. 729 00:28:51,496 --> 00:28:52,597 We'll have time to grieve later. 730 00:28:52,664 --> 00:28:54,000 Now right now, let's just get these shields operative. 731 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,100 Now right now, let's just get these shields operative. 732 00:28:55,166 --> 00:28:56,101 Hmm? 733 00:28:56,167 --> 00:28:57,102 Right, right. 734 00:28:57,168 --> 00:28:58,937 Of course. 735 00:29:03,508 --> 00:29:06,000 Guinan, how much more can you tell us about these creatures? 736 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:08,279 Guinan, how much more can you tell us about these creatures? 737 00:29:08,346 --> 00:29:10,281 Bits and pieces. 738 00:29:10,348 --> 00:29:12,000 Anything would help. 739 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,785 Anything would help. 740 00:29:13,852 --> 00:29:18,000 They're made up of organic and artificial life 741 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,123 They're made up of organic and artificial life 742 00:29:18,189 --> 00:29:22,360 which has been developing for thousands of centuries. 743 00:29:22,427 --> 00:29:24,000 Q: The Borg is the ultimate user. 744 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,963 Q: The Borg is the ultimate user. 745 00:29:25,029 --> 00:29:30,000 They're unlike any threat your Federation has ever faced. 746 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,436 They're unlike any threat your Federation has ever faced. 747 00:29:31,503 --> 00:29:35,140 They're not interested in political conquest 748 00:29:35,206 --> 00:29:36,000 wealth, or power as you know it. 749 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:38,143 wealth, or power as you know it. 750 00:29:38,209 --> 00:29:40,879 They're simply interested in your ship-- 751 00:29:40,945 --> 00:29:42,000 its technology. 752 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,413 its technology. 753 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:46,184 They've identified it as something they can consume. 754 00:29:46,251 --> 00:29:48,000 You brought us here, you exposed us to it 755 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:50,121 You brought us here, you exposed us to it 756 00:29:50,188 --> 00:29:52,457 and you cost us the lives of our shipmates. 757 00:29:52,524 --> 00:29:54,000 Oh, please. 758 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,392 Oh, please. 759 00:29:54,459 --> 00:29:56,561 Number One. 760 00:29:58,062 --> 00:30:00,000 18 of our people have died. 761 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:01,499 18 of our people have died. 762 00:30:01,566 --> 00:30:04,469 Please, tell us this is one of your illusions. 763 00:30:04,536 --> 00:30:06,000 Oh no, this is as real as your so-called life gets. 764 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:11,409 Oh no, this is as real as your so-called life gets. 765 00:30:14,612 --> 00:30:17,182 This is Lieutenant La Forge, Captain. 766 00:30:17,248 --> 00:30:18,000 We've been able to restore power to the shields. 767 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:20,318 We've been able to restore power to the shields. 768 00:30:20,385 --> 00:30:21,586 Very good. 769 00:30:21,653 --> 00:30:24,000 WORF: Captain, I have the casualty list coming on screen. 770 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,190 WORF: Captain, I have the casualty list coming on screen. 771 00:30:25,256 --> 00:30:26,191 Cancel. 772 00:30:26,257 --> 00:30:28,026 We'll deal with that later. 773 00:30:28,092 --> 00:30:29,494 Sir, if we're going to have any further dealings 774 00:30:29,561 --> 00:30:30,000 with the Borg, now or in the future 775 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,029 with the Borg, now or in the future 776 00:30:31,095 --> 00:30:33,064 I think we should find out all we can about them. 777 00:30:33,131 --> 00:30:36,000 Visit the ship? 778 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,134 Visit the ship? 779 00:30:36,201 --> 00:30:38,536 In my opinion, that's the only choice. 780 00:30:38,603 --> 00:30:42,000 Assemble a minimal away team. 781 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:42,373 Assemble a minimal away team. 782 00:30:42,440 --> 00:30:43,508 GUINAN: What?! 783 00:30:44,676 --> 00:30:48,000 Mr. Worf, Transporter Room 3. 784 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,146 Mr. Worf, Transporter Room 3. 785 00:30:48,213 --> 00:30:49,414 Data. 786 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:51,082 I wouldn't go there if I were you. 787 00:30:51,149 --> 00:30:53,151 I don't know, Guinan, they paid us a visit. 788 00:30:53,218 --> 00:30:54,000 It seems only fair that we return the courtesy. 789 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:56,888 It seems only fair that we return the courtesy. 790 00:31:10,468 --> 00:31:12,000 Captain's Log, supplemental. 791 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,403 Captain's Log, supplemental. 792 00:31:12,470 --> 00:31:14,539 We have been attacked without provocation 793 00:31:14,606 --> 00:31:17,342 by an alien race which Guinan calls the Borg. 794 00:31:17,408 --> 00:31:18,000 It appears that we have neutralized their vessel. 795 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:20,144 It appears that we have neutralized their vessel. 796 00:31:20,211 --> 00:31:22,413 Commander Riker is leading an away team 797 00:31:22,480 --> 00:31:24,000 in an attempt to learn more about them. 798 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,382 in an attempt to learn more about them. 799 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:26,517 There are no life sign readings. 800 00:31:26,584 --> 00:31:29,053 I've laid in coordinates that should set you down 801 00:31:29,120 --> 00:31:30,000 in the least damaged section of the Borg ship. 802 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,055 in the least damaged section of the Borg ship. 803 00:31:32,056 --> 00:31:33,524 Set phasers on stun. 804 00:31:33,591 --> 00:31:36,000 Be ready to increase power in case we need it. 805 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,128 Be ready to increase power in case we need it. 806 00:31:39,130 --> 00:31:40,131 Energize. 807 00:32:00,084 --> 00:32:02,553 I wonder why they don't react to us 808 00:32:02,620 --> 00:32:06,000 or why the Enterprise didn't read any life signs 809 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,124 or why the Enterprise didn't read any life signs 810 00:32:06,190 --> 00:32:08,192 especially with this many of them. 811 00:32:08,259 --> 00:32:10,595 Perhaps because this ship was being scanned 812 00:32:10,662 --> 00:32:12,000 for individual life signs. 813 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,630 for individual life signs. 814 00:32:12,697 --> 00:32:15,500 Apparently, when they are in these slots 815 00:32:15,566 --> 00:32:17,502 they become part of the whole 816 00:32:17,568 --> 00:32:18,000 and no longer read as separate life-forms. 817 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,438 and no longer read as separate life-forms. 818 00:32:41,392 --> 00:32:42,000 Captain. 819 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,460 Captain. 820 00:32:42,527 --> 00:32:44,162 Go ahead, Number One. 821 00:32:44,228 --> 00:32:46,264 Our readings were incorrect. 822 00:32:46,331 --> 00:32:47,999 The Borg crew survived. 823 00:32:48,066 --> 00:32:50,234 They appear to be in some kind of stasis. 824 00:32:50,301 --> 00:32:51,235 Explain. 825 00:32:51,302 --> 00:32:52,670 There are slots along the wall 826 00:32:52,737 --> 00:32:54,000 kind of like compartments. 827 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,305 kind of like compartments. 828 00:32:54,372 --> 00:32:56,040 There are two Borg in each one. 829 00:32:56,107 --> 00:32:58,142 Captain, I would theorize that the Borg 830 00:32:58,209 --> 00:33:00,000 are somehow interconnected through these slots 831 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,645 are somehow interconnected through these slots 832 00:33:00,712 --> 00:33:02,280 and are working collectively. 833 00:33:02,347 --> 00:33:05,583 We're going to try to access their main computer. 834 00:33:15,093 --> 00:33:16,494 Commander. 835 00:33:16,561 --> 00:33:18,000 I believe each slot is designed 836 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,629 I believe each slot is designed 837 00:33:18,696 --> 00:33:20,698 for a specific Borg. 838 00:33:20,765 --> 00:33:24,000 Here is where the connection is made. 839 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,135 Here is where the connection is made. 840 00:33:24,202 --> 00:33:28,539 Like a juggernaut, it could begin moving at any moment. 841 00:33:28,606 --> 00:33:30,000 The technology required to achieve 842 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,241 The technology required to achieve 843 00:33:30,308 --> 00:33:32,744 this biological and artificial interface 844 00:33:32,810 --> 00:33:34,545 is far beyond our capabilities. 845 00:33:34,612 --> 00:33:36,000 There are many advantages. 846 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:36,047 There are many advantages. 847 00:33:36,114 --> 00:33:37,682 Speed being the most obvious. 848 00:33:37,749 --> 00:33:40,418 This ship literally just thinks what it wants 849 00:33:40,485 --> 00:33:42,000 and then it happens. 850 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,520 and then it happens. 851 00:33:51,863 --> 00:33:53,698 Fascinating. 852 00:33:59,604 --> 00:34:00,000 They either don't see us 853 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,540 They either don't see us 854 00:34:02,607 --> 00:34:05,076 or don't see us as a threat. 855 00:34:41,779 --> 00:34:42,000 Transporter Chief. 856 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,381 Transporter Chief. 857 00:34:43,448 --> 00:34:44,749 O'Brien here, Captain. 858 00:34:44,816 --> 00:34:48,000 If your fix on the away team wavers in the slightest 859 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,085 If your fix on the away team wavers in the slightest 860 00:34:48,152 --> 00:34:49,620 beam them back immediately. 861 00:34:49,687 --> 00:34:50,755 Count on it, sir. 862 00:35:01,165 --> 00:35:03,668 ( baby crying ) 863 00:35:07,171 --> 00:35:10,608 ( crying continues ) 864 00:35:10,675 --> 00:35:12,000 ( several babies crying ) 865 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:14,812 ( several babies crying ) 866 00:35:14,879 --> 00:35:17,181 Captain, this is incredible. 867 00:35:17,248 --> 00:35:18,000 We've entered what appears to be the Borg nursery. 868 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:20,818 We've entered what appears to be the Borg nursery. 869 00:35:20,885 --> 00:35:22,720 Describe it. 870 00:35:39,837 --> 00:35:42,000 From the look of it, the Borg are born 871 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,139 From the look of it, the Borg are born 872 00:35:42,206 --> 00:35:44,775 as a biological life-form. 873 00:35:44,842 --> 00:35:48,000 It seems that almost immediately after birth 874 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,779 It seems that almost immediately after birth 875 00:35:48,846 --> 00:35:51,682 they begin artificial implants. 876 00:35:51,749 --> 00:35:54,000 Apparently the Borg have developed the technology 877 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:56,821 Apparently the Borg have developed the technology 878 00:35:56,888 --> 00:35:58,823 to link artificial intelligence 879 00:35:58,890 --> 00:36:00,000 directly into the humanoid brain. 880 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,791 directly into the humanoid brain. 881 00:36:03,227 --> 00:36:04,929 Astounding. 882 00:36:11,402 --> 00:36:12,000 Commander. 883 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:12,770 Commander. 884 00:36:18,409 --> 00:36:19,443 What is it? 885 00:36:19,510 --> 00:36:21,512 The ship appears to be regenerating. 886 00:36:21,579 --> 00:36:22,780 Perhaps this explains 887 00:36:22,847 --> 00:36:24,000 why they have not taken notice of our presence. 888 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,516 why they have not taken notice of our presence. 889 00:36:25,583 --> 00:36:27,885 Their collective effort is being directed 890 00:36:27,952 --> 00:36:29,520 into repairing this vessel. 891 00:36:29,587 --> 00:36:30,000 Captain. 892 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,555 Captain. 893 00:36:30,621 --> 00:36:33,858 The Borg seem to be using their combined power 894 00:36:33,925 --> 00:36:35,192 to repair the ship. 895 00:36:35,259 --> 00:36:36,000 Transporter Chief, beam the away team 896 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,861 Transporter Chief, beam the away team 897 00:36:36,928 --> 00:36:38,329 directly to the Bridge. 898 00:36:41,532 --> 00:36:42,000 PICARD: Let's get the hell out of here, warp 8. 899 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:44,969 PICARD: Let's get the hell out of here, warp 8. 900 00:36:45,036 --> 00:36:47,271 Now, Mr. Crusher, engage. 901 00:36:55,546 --> 00:36:58,983 Captain, the Borg are in pursuit. 902 00:37:01,652 --> 00:37:02,853 On screen. 903 00:37:03,854 --> 00:37:05,356 Magnify. 904 00:37:07,391 --> 00:37:09,760 RIKER: Increase to ten to the third power. 905 00:37:13,931 --> 00:37:15,967 It's continuing to regenerate. 906 00:37:16,033 --> 00:37:18,000 Let's see if we can outrun them. 907 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,536 Let's see if we can outrun them. 908 00:37:18,603 --> 00:37:20,404 Mr. La Forge, I want maximum warp 909 00:37:20,471 --> 00:37:22,840 for as long as we can hold it. 910 00:37:22,907 --> 00:37:23,908 Yes, sir. 911 00:37:25,876 --> 00:37:29,680 We are now passing warp 8.5. 912 00:37:29,747 --> 00:37:30,000 Eight point eight. 913 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:32,283 Eight point eight. 914 00:37:32,350 --> 00:37:33,684 Warp 9. 915 00:37:33,751 --> 00:37:35,519 Arm the photon torpedoes. 916 00:37:35,586 --> 00:37:36,000 Let's see if we can slow them down. 917 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:37,655 Let's see if we can slow them down. 918 00:37:37,722 --> 00:37:38,889 Torpedoes armed. 919 00:37:39,890 --> 00:37:41,325 Fire. 920 00:37:49,900 --> 00:37:51,302 They had no effect. 921 00:37:51,369 --> 00:37:53,871 LA FORGE: Bridge, this is Engineering. 922 00:37:53,938 --> 00:37:54,000 We are now at warp 9.65. 923 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,973 We are now at warp 9.65. 924 00:37:56,040 --> 00:37:58,309 The Borg are still gaining. 925 00:37:58,376 --> 00:38:00,000 They will follow this ship 926 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,344 They will follow this ship 927 00:38:00,411 --> 00:38:02,513 until you exhaust your fuel. 928 00:38:02,580 --> 00:38:04,448 They will wear down your defenses. 929 00:38:04,515 --> 00:38:05,850 Then you will be theirs. 930 00:38:05,916 --> 00:38:06,000 Admit it, Picard. 931 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,851 Admit it, Picard. 932 00:38:06,917 --> 00:38:08,386 You're out of your league. 933 00:38:08,452 --> 00:38:10,988 You should have stayed where you belonged. 934 00:38:17,028 --> 00:38:18,000 Captain's Log, supplemental. 935 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,696 Captain's Log, supplemental. 936 00:38:18,763 --> 00:38:20,564 We are unable to maintain the gap 937 00:38:20,631 --> 00:38:22,833 between the Enterprise and the Borg ship. 938 00:38:22,900 --> 00:38:24,000 LA FORGE: Engineering to Bridge. 939 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:25,503 LA FORGE: Engineering to Bridge. 940 00:38:25,569 --> 00:38:26,704 Go ahead 941 00:38:26,771 --> 00:38:27,972 You've got all we can give you. 942 00:38:28,039 --> 00:38:29,974 I understand, Mr. La Forge. 943 00:38:30,041 --> 00:38:33,844 Captain, the enemy vessel is firing on us. 944 00:38:37,882 --> 00:38:42,000 There are no reports of any damage to the Enterprise. 945 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,053 There are no reports of any damage to the Enterprise. 946 00:38:42,119 --> 00:38:43,921 Captain, the target was not the ship. 947 00:38:43,988 --> 00:38:46,924 The weapon was designed to drain the shields. 948 00:38:46,991 --> 00:38:48,000 Confirmed. Shield effectiveness 949 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,959 Confirmed. Shield effectiveness 950 00:38:49,026 --> 00:38:51,729 has been reduced 12%. 951 00:38:51,796 --> 00:38:54,000 Captain, the Borg ship is closing. 952 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,065 Captain, the Borg ship is closing. 953 00:38:54,131 --> 00:38:56,634 They're firing again. 954 00:39:00,671 --> 00:39:02,073 Shields have been reduced 41%. 955 00:39:02,139 --> 00:39:04,008 Another hit and we will 956 00:39:04,075 --> 00:39:05,543 be defenseless. 957 00:39:05,609 --> 00:39:06,000 Arm the photon torpedoes. 958 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,611 Arm the photon torpedoes. 959 00:39:07,678 --> 00:39:09,046 Torpedoes armed. 960 00:39:09,113 --> 00:39:11,115 Fire the photons. 961 00:39:18,489 --> 00:39:20,758 The Borg ship was not damaged. 962 00:39:20,825 --> 00:39:22,860 You can't outrun them. You can't destroy them. 963 00:39:22,927 --> 00:39:23,994 If you damage them 964 00:39:24,061 --> 00:39:26,363 the essence of what they are remains. 965 00:39:26,430 --> 00:39:27,965 They regenerate and keep coming. 966 00:39:28,032 --> 00:39:29,734 Eventually you will weaken. 967 00:39:29,800 --> 00:39:30,000 Your reserves will be gone. 968 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,969 Your reserves will be gone. 969 00:39:32,036 --> 00:39:33,637 They are relentless. 970 00:39:33,704 --> 00:39:36,000 The Borg ship is firing. 971 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,140 The Borg ship is firing. 972 00:39:42,046 --> 00:39:45,049 We have lost shields again. 973 00:39:50,755 --> 00:39:54,000 Captain, we've just lost the warp engines. 974 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,024 Captain, we've just lost the warp engines. 975 00:39:54,091 --> 00:39:57,061 Q: Where's your stubbornness now, Picard, your arrogance? 976 00:39:57,128 --> 00:39:59,997 Do you still profess to be prepared 977 00:40:00,064 --> 00:40:01,632 for what awaits you? 978 00:40:01,699 --> 00:40:03,434 The Borg ship re-establishing it's tractor beam. 979 00:40:03,501 --> 00:40:05,069 Lock on photon torpedoes. 980 00:40:05,136 --> 00:40:05,903 Yes, sir. 981 00:40:05,970 --> 00:40:06,000 Without our shields, at this range 982 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,671 Without our shields, at this range 983 00:40:07,738 --> 00:40:10,574 there is a high degree of probability 984 00:40:10,641 --> 00:40:12,000 that a photon detonation 985 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,476 that a photon detonation 986 00:40:12,543 --> 00:40:14,812 could destroy the Enterprise. 987 00:40:19,150 --> 00:40:20,551 Prepare to fire. 988 00:40:20,618 --> 00:40:22,052 I'll be leaving now. 989 00:40:22,119 --> 00:40:24,000 You thought you could handle it, so handle it. 990 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,990 You thought you could handle it, so handle it. 991 00:40:26,056 --> 00:40:26,991 Q. 992 00:40:27,057 --> 00:40:28,993 End this. 993 00:40:29,059 --> 00:40:29,994 Moi? 994 00:40:30,060 --> 00:40:31,228 What makes you think 995 00:40:31,295 --> 00:40:34,198 I'm either inclined or capable to terminate this encounter? 996 00:40:34,265 --> 00:40:36,000 If we all die here, now, you will not be able to gloat. 997 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:41,138 If we all die here, now, you will not be able to gloat. 998 00:40:41,205 --> 00:40:42,000 You wanted to frighten us. 999 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:44,208 You wanted to frighten us. 1000 00:40:44,275 --> 00:40:46,811 We're frightened. 1001 00:40:46,877 --> 00:40:48,000 You wanted to show us that we were inadequate. 1002 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:52,483 You wanted to show us that we were inadequate. 1003 00:40:52,550 --> 00:40:54,000 For the moment, I grant that. 1004 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,153 For the moment, I grant that. 1005 00:40:56,220 --> 00:40:59,990 You wanted me to say I need you. 1006 00:41:00,057 --> 00:41:02,226 I need you. 1007 00:41:21,145 --> 00:41:23,013 Position? 1008 00:41:23,080 --> 00:41:24,000 Zero seven zero mark six three, sir. 1009 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:26,984 Zero seven zero mark six three, sir. 1010 00:41:27,051 --> 00:41:29,520 Back where we started. 1011 00:41:33,858 --> 00:41:36,000 That was a difficult admission. 1012 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,194 That was a difficult admission. 1013 00:41:37,261 --> 00:41:41,098 Another man would have been humiliated to say those words. 1014 00:41:41,165 --> 00:41:42,000 Another man would have rather died than ask for help. 1015 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:44,568 Another man would have rather died than ask for help. 1016 00:41:44,635 --> 00:41:47,638 I understand what you've done here, Q. 1017 00:41:47,705 --> 00:41:48,000 But I think the lesson could have been learned 1018 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:50,774 But I think the lesson could have been learned 1019 00:41:50,841 --> 00:41:54,000 without the loss of 18 members of my crew. 1020 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,111 without the loss of 18 members of my crew. 1021 00:41:54,178 --> 00:41:56,981 If you can't take a little bloody nose 1022 00:41:57,047 --> 00:42:00,000 maybe you ought to go back home and crawl under your bed. 1023 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,885 maybe you ought to go back home and crawl under your bed. 1024 00:42:00,951 --> 00:42:02,686 It's not safe out here. 1025 00:42:02,753 --> 00:42:04,855 It's wondrous with treasures 1026 00:42:04,922 --> 00:42:06,000 to satiate desires both subtle and gross. 1027 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:08,058 to satiate desires both subtle and gross. 1028 00:42:08,125 --> 00:42:10,261 But it's not for the timid. 1029 00:42:17,268 --> 00:42:18,000 Mr. Crusher 1030 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,637 Mr. Crusher 1031 00:42:19,703 --> 00:42:22,640 set course for the nearest Starbase. 1032 00:42:22,706 --> 00:42:24,000 Course laid in for Starbase 83, sir. 1033 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,777 Course laid in for Starbase 83, sir. 1034 00:42:26,844 --> 00:42:28,145 Engage. 1035 00:42:44,662 --> 00:42:47,064 Q set a series of events into motion 1036 00:42:47,131 --> 00:42:48,000 bringing your contact with the Borg 1037 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,667 bringing your contact with the Borg 1038 00:42:49,733 --> 00:42:52,036 much sooner than it should have come. 1039 00:42:52,102 --> 00:42:54,000 Now, perhaps when you're ready 1040 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,071 Now, perhaps when you're ready 1041 00:42:54,138 --> 00:42:55,706 it might be possible 1042 00:42:55,773 --> 00:42:58,142 to establish a relationship with them. 1043 00:42:58,208 --> 00:43:00,000 But, for now, for right now 1044 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,778 But, for now, for right now 1045 00:43:00,844 --> 00:43:04,882 you're just raw material to them. 1046 00:43:04,949 --> 00:43:06,000 Since they're aware of your existence... 1047 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:08,852 Since they're aware of your existence... 1048 00:43:14,258 --> 00:43:17,127 They will be coming. 1049 00:43:17,194 --> 00:43:18,000 You can bet on it. 1050 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,631 You can bet on it. 1051 00:43:34,712 --> 00:43:36,000 Maybe Q did the right thing for the wrong reason. 1052 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:39,383 Maybe Q did the right thing for the wrong reason. 1053 00:43:39,450 --> 00:43:41,385 How so? 1054 00:43:41,452 --> 00:43:42,000 Well, perhaps what we most needed 1055 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,621 Well, perhaps what we most needed 1056 00:43:44,688 --> 00:43:47,725 was a kick in our complacency 1057 00:43:47,791 --> 00:43:48,000 to prepare us for what lies ahead. 1058 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:50,961 to prepare us for what lies ahead.