1 00:00:01,334 --> 00:00:04,037 Captain's Log, Stardate 42779.1. 2 00:00:04,104 --> 00:00:06,000 We are en route to the Epsilon IX sector 3 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,773 We are en route to the Epsilon IX sector 4 00:00:06,840 --> 00:00:10,643 for an astronomical survey of a new pulsar cluster. 5 00:00:10,710 --> 00:00:12,000 In the meantime, Ensign Crusher 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,046 In the meantime, Ensign Crusher 7 00:00:13,113 --> 00:00:16,649 will be diverting to Starbase 515 for Starfleet exams. 8 00:00:16,716 --> 00:00:18,000 This just came in for you from Starfleet. 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:20,220 This just came in for you from Starfleet. 10 00:00:20,286 --> 00:00:21,654 Testing parameters? 11 00:00:21,721 --> 00:00:23,289 Do not be apprehensive, Wes. 12 00:00:23,356 --> 00:00:24,000 I found the Academy examinations quite elementary. 13 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:26,459 I found the Academy examinations quite elementary. 14 00:00:26,526 --> 00:00:27,360 You would. 15 00:00:27,427 --> 00:00:29,195 Your earlier test results were good enough 16 00:00:29,262 --> 00:00:30,000 to get you Academy credit 17 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,196 to get you Academy credit 18 00:00:30,263 --> 00:00:31,664 for your work here. 19 00:00:31,731 --> 00:00:33,566 I don't think you have anything to worry about. 20 00:00:33,633 --> 00:00:36,000 Those Academy cadets can be extremely competitive. 21 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:36,035 Those Academy cadets can be extremely competitive. 22 00:00:36,102 --> 00:00:37,737 But you have the practical experience, Wes. 23 00:00:37,804 --> 00:00:38,872 Commander Riker is correct. 24 00:00:38,938 --> 00:00:41,574 While the information imparted to cadets at the Academy 25 00:00:41,641 --> 00:00:42,000 is unquestionably vital 26 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,810 is unquestionably vital 27 00:00:43,877 --> 00:00:45,512 for prospective Starfleet officers 28 00:00:45,578 --> 00:00:47,714 it, nonetheless, requires a significant period 29 00:00:47,781 --> 00:00:48,000 of supplementary systems training 30 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:49,382 of supplementary systems training 31 00:00:49,449 --> 00:00:51,084 and situational disciplines. 32 00:00:51,151 --> 00:00:52,318 Didn't I just say that? 33 00:00:52,385 --> 00:00:53,319 Yes, sir 34 00:00:53,386 --> 00:00:54,000 but not quite as perspicuously. 35 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,622 but not quite as perspicuously. 36 00:00:57,590 --> 00:01:00,000 I will not have you telling me what course to set. 37 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,127 I will not have you telling me what course to set. 38 00:01:01,194 --> 00:01:04,697 As Chief Medical Officer, I am ordering you to report 39 00:01:04,764 --> 00:01:06,000 to Starbase 515 immediately. 40 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,800 to Starbase 515 immediately. 41 00:01:06,866 --> 00:01:08,568 Oh, please, I feel fine. 42 00:01:08,635 --> 00:01:11,805 The truth is you've ignored this far too long. 43 00:01:11,871 --> 00:01:12,000 This ship has a mission to carry out. 44 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:14,707 This ship has a mission to carry out. 45 00:01:14,774 --> 00:01:16,443 An astronomical survey 46 00:01:16,509 --> 00:01:18,000 to be conducted by the science officers, I believe. 47 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,611 to be conducted by the science officers, I believe. 48 00:01:18,678 --> 00:01:20,613 And I was looking forward 49 00:01:20,680 --> 00:01:24,000 to seeing the Epsilon Pulsar Cluster for myself. 50 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,551 to seeing the Epsilon Pulsar Cluster for myself. 51 00:01:24,617 --> 00:01:27,620 Then we'll perform the procedure right here. 52 00:01:27,687 --> 00:01:30,000 Absolutely not. 53 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,123 Absolutely not. 54 00:01:30,190 --> 00:01:34,127 My staff and I are fully capable of giving you the replacement. 55 00:01:34,194 --> 00:01:35,862 That's not the point. 56 00:01:35,929 --> 00:01:36,000 It would be... 57 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,230 It would be... 58 00:01:37,297 --> 00:01:39,833 it would be inappropriate for you 59 00:01:39,899 --> 00:01:42,000 to carry out the procedure. 60 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:42,302 to carry out the procedure. 61 00:01:42,368 --> 00:01:46,506 Captain Picard, I had no idea. 62 00:01:46,573 --> 00:01:48,000 You do have an ego, don't you? 63 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,675 You do have an ego, don't you? 64 00:01:49,909 --> 00:01:51,544 Meaning? 65 00:01:51,611 --> 00:01:54,000 You're concerned about your image. 66 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,380 You're concerned about your image. 67 00:01:54,447 --> 00:01:56,716 Don't worry. 68 00:01:56,783 --> 00:01:59,519 If you get yourself down to Starbase 515 69 00:01:59,586 --> 00:02:00,000 your image will be safe with me. 70 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,255 your image will be safe with me. 71 00:02:15,301 --> 00:02:16,536 Captain, excuse me. 72 00:02:16,603 --> 00:02:18,000 Ensign. 73 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,238 Ensign. 74 00:02:18,304 --> 00:02:20,874 I understand you're leaving for Starbase 515. 75 00:02:20,940 --> 00:02:22,809 Yes, sir. I was just going to Shuttle Bay 2. 76 00:02:22,876 --> 00:02:24,000 Good. I have business there. 77 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,244 Good. I have business there. 78 00:02:24,310 --> 00:02:26,246 I shall accompany you. 79 00:02:26,312 --> 00:02:27,213 You will? 80 00:02:27,280 --> 00:02:28,781 I mean, yes, sir. 81 00:02:28,848 --> 00:02:30,000 Prepare the shuttle for immediate departure. 82 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,885 Prepare the shuttle for immediate departure. 83 00:02:31,951 --> 00:02:33,253 Aye, sir. 84 00:02:33,319 --> 00:02:35,889 Something I can take care of for you 85 00:02:35,955 --> 00:02:36,000 on Starbase 515? 86 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:36,890 on Starbase 515? 87 00:02:36,956 --> 00:02:38,391 Hardly, Number One. 88 00:02:38,458 --> 00:02:40,226 But you'll miss the Epsilon Pulsar survey. 89 00:02:40,293 --> 00:02:41,728 I'm well aware of that fact. 90 00:02:41,794 --> 00:02:42,000 You have the Bridge. 91 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,263 You have the Bridge. 92 00:02:43,329 --> 00:02:44,330 Carry on. 93 00:02:54,440 --> 00:02:55,909 ( door chime ) 94 00:02:55,975 --> 00:02:57,277 Come. 95 00:02:57,343 --> 00:02:59,279 Yes, what is it, Number One? 96 00:02:59,345 --> 00:03:00,000 Is something wrong? 97 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,280 Is something wrong? 98 00:03:00,346 --> 00:03:03,750 This trip to Starbase 515 is rather unexpected. 99 00:03:03,816 --> 00:03:05,952 Ensign Crusher and I will rendezvous with you 100 00:03:06,019 --> 00:03:08,221 on your return from the Epsilon Pulsar Cluster. 101 00:03:08,288 --> 00:03:11,357 Forgive my saying so, sir, but you're being rather enigmatic. 102 00:03:11,424 --> 00:03:12,000 Consider it Captain's privilege. 103 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,725 Consider it Captain's privilege. 104 00:03:12,792 --> 00:03:15,361 As First Officer, I have complete security clearance. 105 00:03:15,428 --> 00:03:18,000 This has nothing to do with ship's business, Number One. 106 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,365 This has nothing to do with ship's business, Number One. 107 00:03:19,432 --> 00:03:22,435 Suffice it to say, it is strictly a matter of... 108 00:03:22,502 --> 00:03:23,803 image. 109 00:03:25,638 --> 00:03:27,307 Relax, Wes, you'll do fine on your exams. 110 00:03:27,373 --> 00:03:28,174 Yeah. 111 00:03:28,241 --> 00:03:30,000 It's not my exams I'm worried about. 112 00:03:30,000 --> 00:03:30,209 It's not my exams I'm worried about. 113 00:03:30,276 --> 00:03:31,311 It's Captain Picard. 114 00:03:31,377 --> 00:03:32,312 Why? 115 00:03:32,378 --> 00:03:34,314 He's not taking the exams. 116 00:03:34,380 --> 00:03:35,381 It's just the two of us 117 00:03:35,448 --> 00:03:36,000 in a shuttlecraft for six hours. 118 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:37,350 in a shuttlecraft for six hours. 119 00:03:37,417 --> 00:03:39,552 What am I going to talk to Captain Picard about 120 00:03:39,619 --> 00:03:41,254 for six hours? 121 00:03:41,321 --> 00:03:42,000 Oh, archaeology, semantics, literature, art. 122 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:44,223 Oh, archaeology, semantics, literature, art. 123 00:03:44,290 --> 00:03:46,459 You could learn a lot from Captain Picard. 124 00:03:47,794 --> 00:03:48,000 LA FORGE: Ah, Captain Picard. 125 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:50,630 LA FORGE: Ah, Captain Picard. 126 00:03:50,697 --> 00:03:52,699 Nice day for a little trip. 127 00:04:11,517 --> 00:04:12,000 ( warning Klaxon sounds ) 128 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:13,653 ( warning Klaxon sounds ) 129 00:04:17,724 --> 00:04:18,000 Shuttle number 2 is ready for departure. 130 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:21,527 Shuttle number 2 is ready for departure. 131 00:04:21,594 --> 00:04:24,000 DATA: The Enterprise is at impulse speed 132 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,397 DATA: The Enterprise is at impulse speed 133 00:04:24,464 --> 00:04:26,432 and you are cleared for takeoff. 134 00:04:39,412 --> 00:04:42,000 RIKER: Data, wasn't the Captain looking forward to this mission 135 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,483 RIKER: Data, wasn't the Captain looking forward to this mission 136 00:04:43,549 --> 00:04:44,517 to the Epsilon Pulsar Cluster? 137 00:04:44,584 --> 00:04:45,385 So he said. 138 00:04:45,451 --> 00:04:47,387 Then what would make him change his mind? 139 00:04:47,453 --> 00:04:48,000 Why would he leave the ship now? 140 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,788 Why would he leave the ship now? 141 00:04:48,855 --> 00:04:49,689 Commander. 142 00:04:49,756 --> 00:04:52,058 Receiving a Mayday on all frequencies. 143 00:04:52,125 --> 00:04:54,000 Source? 144 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:54,293 Source? 145 00:04:54,360 --> 00:04:56,462 Rhomboid Dronegar sector 006. 146 00:04:56,529 --> 00:04:58,498 Detail? 147 00:04:58,564 --> 00:05:00,000 Ship, unidentified, distress. 148 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,867 Ship, unidentified, distress. 149 00:05:00,933 --> 00:05:02,001 Nothing more. 150 00:05:03,436 --> 00:05:06,000 Set course for Rhomboid Dronegar 006, warp 7. 151 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,973 Set course for Rhomboid Dronegar 006, warp 7. 152 00:05:07,040 --> 00:05:09,375 Sir, Rhomboid Dronegar sector would put us 153 00:05:09,442 --> 00:05:12,000 at considerable distance from Captain Picard. 154 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,045 at considerable distance from Captain Picard. 155 00:05:12,111 --> 00:05:13,546 I know, Data. 156 00:05:13,613 --> 00:05:15,314 I know. 157 00:05:35,835 --> 00:05:36,000 Space, the final frontier. 158 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:40,406 Space, the final frontier. 159 00:05:40,473 --> 00:05:42,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 160 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:44,077 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 161 00:05:44,143 --> 00:05:46,079 Its continuing mission-- 162 00:05:46,145 --> 00:05:48,000 to explore strange new worlds 163 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:50,049 to explore strange new worlds 164 00:05:50,116 --> 00:05:54,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 165 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,520 to seek out new life and new civilizations 166 00:05:54,587 --> 00:05:58,491 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 167 00:06:58,818 --> 00:07:00,000 Entering Rhomboid Dronegar sector 006. 168 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:01,821 Entering Rhomboid Dronegar sector 006. 169 00:07:01,888 --> 00:07:04,023 I have a ship on target path. 170 00:07:04,090 --> 00:07:05,525 Slow to impulse speed. 171 00:07:05,591 --> 00:07:06,000 HELM: Aye, sir. 172 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:07,693 HELM: Aye, sir. 173 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:08,861 Viewer. 174 00:07:13,533 --> 00:07:14,567 Deploy shields, sir? 175 00:07:14,634 --> 00:07:15,134 Hold fast. 176 00:07:15,201 --> 00:07:16,135 Data? 177 00:07:16,202 --> 00:07:17,703 Basic early design 178 00:07:17,770 --> 00:07:18,000 capable of sub-light travel only. 179 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:20,573 capable of sub-light travel only. 180 00:07:20,640 --> 00:07:22,809 Sir, we are being hailed. 181 00:07:22,875 --> 00:07:24,000 On screen. 182 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,610 On screen. 183 00:07:24,677 --> 00:07:27,814 I'm First Officer William Riker of the USS Enterprise. 184 00:07:27,880 --> 00:07:30,000 We're responding to your distress signal. 185 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,516 We're responding to your distress signal. 186 00:07:30,583 --> 00:07:31,517 Uh-huh. 187 00:07:31,584 --> 00:07:33,519 What is your problem? 188 00:07:33,586 --> 00:07:36,000 We are far from home. 189 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,657 We are far from home. 190 00:07:37,723 --> 00:07:39,225 Aren't we all? 191 00:07:39,292 --> 00:07:42,000 But you sent out a Mayday. 192 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,161 But you sent out a Mayday. 193 00:07:42,228 --> 00:07:43,162 Uh-huh. 194 00:07:43,229 --> 00:07:45,031 Do you need help? 195 00:07:45,097 --> 00:07:47,633 We are Pakleds. 196 00:07:47,700 --> 00:07:48,000 Our ship is the Mondor. 197 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:51,137 Our ship is the Mondor. 198 00:07:51,204 --> 00:07:53,506 It is broken. 199 00:07:55,274 --> 00:07:57,510 We are far from home. 200 00:07:57,577 --> 00:07:59,812 We need help. 201 00:07:59,879 --> 00:08:00,000 Let me guess, their rubber band broke, right? 202 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:02,849 Let me guess, their rubber band broke, right? 203 00:08:02,915 --> 00:08:05,518 Sensors indicate engineering problems. 204 00:08:05,585 --> 00:08:06,000 They're experiencing total guidance system failure 205 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:07,587 They're experiencing total guidance system failure 206 00:08:07,653 --> 00:08:10,256 with less than 24 hours reserve power. 207 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:11,524 Maybe I can help. 208 00:08:11,591 --> 00:08:12,000 What brings you so far from home? 209 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,793 What brings you so far from home? 210 00:08:13,860 --> 00:08:15,695 We look for things. 211 00:08:15,761 --> 00:08:18,000 What were you looking for? 212 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,564 What were you looking for? 213 00:08:18,631 --> 00:08:20,600 Things we need. 214 00:08:20,666 --> 00:08:23,236 Can you be more specific? 215 00:08:23,302 --> 00:08:24,000 Things that make us go. 216 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:26,639 Things that make us go. 217 00:08:26,706 --> 00:08:28,674 We need help. 218 00:08:30,276 --> 00:08:33,012 What is the nature of your mission? 219 00:08:33,079 --> 00:08:34,547 We look for things. 220 00:08:34,614 --> 00:08:36,000 Did you hear an echo? 221 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,582 Did you hear an echo? 222 00:08:36,649 --> 00:08:37,850 Commander, from the looks of their ship 223 00:08:37,917 --> 00:08:39,685 I can have them up and running in no time. 224 00:08:39,752 --> 00:08:40,686 You sure? 225 00:08:40,753 --> 00:08:41,687 Yeah, no problem. 226 00:08:41,754 --> 00:08:42,000 Very well. 227 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,688 Very well. 228 00:08:42,755 --> 00:08:43,923 Our Chief Engineer 229 00:08:43,990 --> 00:08:47,226 will beam over to help you. 230 00:08:48,294 --> 00:08:49,729 Close. 231 00:08:49,795 --> 00:08:51,597 Commander. 232 00:08:51,664 --> 00:08:54,000 Do we truly need to send our Chief Engineer over to them? 233 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,967 Do we truly need to send our Chief Engineer over to them? 234 00:08:55,034 --> 00:08:56,168 Obviously, they need our help. 235 00:08:56,235 --> 00:09:00,000 Why do we not simply give them the information they need 236 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,773 Why do we not simply give them the information they need 237 00:09:00,840 --> 00:09:02,308 to make their own repairs? 238 00:09:02,375 --> 00:09:04,210 Do you honestly get the impression they could 239 00:09:04,277 --> 00:09:05,745 handle our technical specifications? 240 00:09:05,811 --> 00:09:06,000 We do not know anything about them. 241 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:08,648 We do not know anything about them. 242 00:09:08,714 --> 00:09:10,182 Acknowledged, Mr. Worf. 243 00:09:10,249 --> 00:09:12,000 We have an obligation to render aid. 244 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,652 We have an obligation to render aid. 245 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:17,757 Report to the Transporter Room with all necessary gear. 246 00:09:17,823 --> 00:09:18,000 Aye, sir. 247 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,858 Aye, sir. 248 00:09:21,060 --> 00:09:23,629 We need more information. 249 00:09:23,696 --> 00:09:24,000 Do you have anything else on them? 250 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:25,965 Do you have anything else on them? 251 00:09:26,032 --> 00:09:28,301 They are a relatively benign species. 252 00:09:28,367 --> 00:09:29,902 Don't they seem a little slow? 253 00:09:29,969 --> 00:09:30,000 They may merely have poorly-developed 254 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:32,138 They may merely have poorly-developed 255 00:09:32,204 --> 00:09:33,839 language skills. 256 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:35,675 What about weapons? 257 00:09:36,742 --> 00:09:39,679 Scanners show limited armaments. 258 00:09:39,745 --> 00:09:41,714 I think we can relax, Mr. Worf. 259 00:09:41,781 --> 00:09:42,000 They can't even move their ship without our help. 260 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:45,618 They can't even move their ship without our help. 261 00:09:45,685 --> 00:09:48,000 We certainly have them outmanned and outgunned. 262 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:48,054 We certainly have them outmanned and outgunned. 263 00:09:59,231 --> 00:10:00,000 ETA 1330 hours, sir. 264 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,668 ETA 1330 hours, sir. 265 00:10:02,735 --> 00:10:06,000 It's not exactly warp speed. 266 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,172 It's not exactly warp speed. 267 00:10:06,238 --> 00:10:11,010 More like a late 22nd century interplanetary journey. 268 00:10:11,077 --> 00:10:12,000 Sir? 269 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,012 Sir? 270 00:10:13,079 --> 00:10:16,182 You should read more history, Ensign. 271 00:10:16,248 --> 00:10:17,783 Yes, sir. 272 00:10:24,256 --> 00:10:26,192 Complete waste of time. 273 00:10:26,258 --> 00:10:27,727 Pardon? 274 00:10:27,793 --> 00:10:30,000 I shouldn't be taking this trip at all. 275 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,329 I shouldn't be taking this trip at all. 276 00:10:30,396 --> 00:10:32,732 I should be back on board the Enterprise. 277 00:10:32,798 --> 00:10:35,301 Why are you coming with me to Starbase 515, sir? 278 00:10:35,368 --> 00:10:36,000 Well, it's certainly not my idea. 279 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,803 Well, it's certainly not my idea. 280 00:10:40,840 --> 00:10:42,000 I'm sorry, Ensign. 281 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,009 I'm sorry, Ensign. 282 00:10:43,075 --> 00:10:46,812 I didn't mean to take it out on you. 283 00:10:46,879 --> 00:10:48,000 I just hate the prospect 284 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,714 I just hate the prospect 285 00:10:48,781 --> 00:10:52,051 of another damned cardiac replacement. 286 00:10:53,052 --> 00:10:54,000 Cardiac replacement? 287 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,688 Cardiac replacement? 288 00:10:55,755 --> 00:10:57,390 I didn't know. 289 00:10:59,392 --> 00:11:00,000 Well, now you do. 290 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,660 Well, now you do. 291 00:11:01,727 --> 00:11:03,796 A parthenogenetic implant? 292 00:11:03,863 --> 00:11:06,000 What else would it be? 293 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,733 What else would it be? 294 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:12,000 My heart was... injured 295 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:13,005 My heart was... injured 296 00:11:13,072 --> 00:11:15,141 and a replacement was necessary. 297 00:11:15,207 --> 00:11:16,742 That would have been it 298 00:11:16,809 --> 00:11:18,000 except that the replacement is faulty. 299 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,979 except that the replacement is faulty. 300 00:11:20,046 --> 00:11:23,983 Why would anyone use a faulty replacement? 301 00:11:24,050 --> 00:11:27,319 Just pilot the shuttle, Ensign. 302 00:11:50,342 --> 00:11:52,745 Whoa, wait a minute, wait a minute, it's okay. 303 00:11:52,812 --> 00:11:54,000 I'm here to help. 304 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,847 I'm here to help. 305 00:11:58,150 --> 00:12:00,000 We are far from home. 306 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,753 We are far from home. 307 00:12:00,820 --> 00:12:02,088 Uh-huh. 308 00:12:02,154 --> 00:12:04,757 Who's, uh, who's in charge of engineering? 309 00:12:04,824 --> 00:12:05,791 My friend. 310 00:12:05,858 --> 00:12:06,000 His name is Reginod. 311 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,293 His name is Reginod. 312 00:12:07,359 --> 00:12:09,061 Think I could meet him? 313 00:12:13,165 --> 00:12:14,266 He is Reginod. 314 00:12:14,333 --> 00:12:16,769 Yes, I think you mentioned that. 315 00:12:16,836 --> 00:12:18,000 We look for things. 316 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,270 We look for things. 317 00:12:18,337 --> 00:12:19,972 So I've heard. 318 00:12:20,039 --> 00:12:22,141 Can you make our ship go? 319 00:12:22,208 --> 00:12:24,000 Yes, I think so. 320 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,478 Yes, I think so. 321 00:12:25,544 --> 00:12:29,815 We look for things to make us go. 322 00:12:29,882 --> 00:12:30,000 Fellows, why don't you just show me 323 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:32,184 Fellows, why don't you just show me 324 00:12:32,251 --> 00:12:34,854 where your guidance system is, okay? 325 00:12:34,920 --> 00:12:36,000 Excuse me. 326 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,322 Excuse me. 327 00:12:37,957 --> 00:12:39,892 He is smart. 328 00:12:51,937 --> 00:12:54,000 Commander... 329 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,273 Commander... 330 00:12:57,877 --> 00:13:00,000 Lieutenant La Forge is on an alien ship? 331 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:00,980 Lieutenant La Forge is on an alien ship? 332 00:13:01,046 --> 00:13:03,916 Yes, we're rendering assistance to some curious throwbacks. 333 00:13:03,983 --> 00:13:04,950 How they ever mastered 334 00:13:05,017 --> 00:13:06,000 the rudiments of space travel 335 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,352 the rudiments of space travel 336 00:13:06,418 --> 00:13:08,120 is a genuine curiosity. 337 00:13:08,187 --> 00:13:11,223 Commander, those aliens... what they feel 338 00:13:11,290 --> 00:13:12,000 is not helplessness. 339 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,559 is not helplessness. 340 00:13:13,626 --> 00:13:15,161 Lieutenant La Forge is in great danger. 341 00:13:18,631 --> 00:13:19,965 He's in danger. 342 00:13:20,032 --> 00:13:20,766 Great danger. 343 00:13:20,833 --> 00:13:22,868 Can you be more specific, Counselor? 344 00:13:22,935 --> 00:13:24,000 It's not our help they want. 345 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,470 It's not our help they want. 346 00:13:24,537 --> 00:13:26,939 Well, our help is all they're going to get. 347 00:13:27,006 --> 00:13:29,475 They can't force us into anything, can they? 348 00:13:29,542 --> 00:13:30,000 You think they're weak. 349 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,976 You think they're weak. 350 00:13:31,043 --> 00:13:31,911 Look at them. 351 00:13:31,977 --> 00:13:34,880 They're certainly not Jarada or Romulan. 352 00:13:34,947 --> 00:13:36,000 Our Betazoid Counselor is often aware of things 353 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,049 Our Betazoid Counselor is often aware of things 354 00:13:37,116 --> 00:13:39,451 beyond our perceptive abilities. 355 00:14:01,473 --> 00:14:06,000 Van Doren's technique has been perfected to 2.4%. 356 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,912 Van Doren's technique has been perfected to 2.4%. 357 00:14:06,979 --> 00:14:08,948 Sir? 358 00:14:09,014 --> 00:14:12,000 The cardiac replacement procedure. 359 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,084 The cardiac replacement procedure. 360 00:14:12,151 --> 00:14:15,921 It has a very low mortality rate-- 2.4%. 361 00:14:15,988 --> 00:14:18,000 Those are pretty good odds. 362 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,457 Those are pretty good odds. 363 00:14:18,524 --> 00:14:21,327 I'm just not overly thrilled at the prospect 364 00:14:21,393 --> 00:14:24,000 of having my innards becoming the subject of Starfleet gossip. 365 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,397 of having my innards becoming the subject of Starfleet gossip. 366 00:14:25,464 --> 00:14:28,901 Of course not, sir. 367 00:14:28,968 --> 00:14:30,000 Why didn't you just have Dr. Pulaski perform the operation? 368 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:33,272 Why didn't you just have Dr. Pulaski perform the operation? 369 00:14:33,339 --> 00:14:35,574 I'm sure you could have trusted her 370 00:14:35,641 --> 00:14:36,000 to keep it quiet. 371 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:38,510 to keep it quiet. 372 00:14:38,577 --> 00:14:41,180 Let's say I have personal reasons 373 00:14:41,247 --> 00:14:42,000 and leave it at that, shall we? 374 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:44,116 and leave it at that, shall we? 375 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:53,626 The power needs to be rerouted through this venturi chamber 376 00:14:53,692 --> 00:14:54,000 before it can be channeled to the engine's coils. 377 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:57,463 before it can be channeled to the engine's coils. 378 00:14:57,529 --> 00:14:59,999 ( sighs ) 379 00:15:00,065 --> 00:15:01,634 It is broken. 380 00:15:01,700 --> 00:15:04,036 Yeah, but not for long. 381 00:15:04,103 --> 00:15:06,000 See, we are going to reconfigure 382 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,339 See, we are going to reconfigure 383 00:15:07,406 --> 00:15:11,043 these separators here and over here. 384 00:15:11,110 --> 00:15:12,000 Lieutenant La Forge, this is Commander Riker. 385 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,412 Lieutenant La Forge, this is Commander Riker. 386 00:15:13,479 --> 00:15:14,413 Come in. 387 00:15:14,480 --> 00:15:15,948 Yes, Commander, go ahead. 388 00:15:16,015 --> 00:15:17,449 Are you all right? 389 00:15:17,516 --> 00:15:18,000 Sure, why do you ask? 390 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,118 Sure, why do you ask? 391 00:15:19,184 --> 00:15:22,454 Counselor Troi has expressed misgivings about your absence 392 00:15:22,521 --> 00:15:23,589 from the Enterprise. 393 00:15:23,656 --> 00:15:24,000 ( laughing ) 394 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,090 ( laughing ) 395 00:15:25,157 --> 00:15:27,960 I don't think there's anything to worry about. 396 00:15:28,027 --> 00:15:28,961 Understood. 397 00:15:29,028 --> 00:15:30,000 As soon as you complete the repairs 398 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,529 As soon as you complete the repairs 399 00:15:30,596 --> 00:15:31,530 I want you back here. 400 00:15:31,597 --> 00:15:32,965 Yes, sir. 401 00:15:33,032 --> 00:15:36,000 I should be done here momentarily. 402 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,201 I should be done here momentarily. 403 00:15:38,671 --> 00:15:42,000 See, like that. 404 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,207 See, like that. 405 00:15:52,184 --> 00:15:54,000 There. 406 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,120 There. 407 00:15:55,187 --> 00:15:58,557 Your guidance is now up and running. 408 00:16:01,627 --> 00:16:05,564 Oh... main power failure? 409 00:16:05,631 --> 00:16:06,000 Will our ship go now? 410 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,566 Will our ship go now? 411 00:16:07,633 --> 00:16:09,735 Well, your guidance is operational 412 00:16:09,802 --> 00:16:12,000 but you're not going anywhere. 413 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,104 but you're not going anywhere. 414 00:16:12,171 --> 00:16:14,239 Not with main power failure. 415 00:16:14,306 --> 00:16:16,108 It is broken. 416 00:16:16,175 --> 00:16:18,000 Can you make it go? 417 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,177 Can you make it go? 418 00:16:20,646 --> 00:16:22,381 Commander Riker. 419 00:16:22,448 --> 00:16:24,000 I have a problem. 420 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,316 I have a problem. 421 00:16:24,383 --> 00:16:25,551 On screen. 422 00:16:25,617 --> 00:16:27,319 It looks like this 423 00:16:27,386 --> 00:16:30,000 is going to take a little bit longer than I anticipated. 424 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,723 is going to take a little bit longer than I anticipated. 425 00:16:43,736 --> 00:16:46,171 I guess you would have preferred 426 00:16:46,238 --> 00:16:48,000 Commander Riker as a traveling companion. 427 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,575 Commander Riker as a traveling companion. 428 00:16:49,641 --> 00:16:51,577 What? 429 00:16:51,643 --> 00:16:53,112 It's okay. 430 00:16:53,178 --> 00:16:54,000 You're not too comfortable with me. 431 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:57,449 You're not too comfortable with me. 432 00:16:57,516 --> 00:16:59,618 I understand. 433 00:17:03,255 --> 00:17:04,189 Ensign... 434 00:17:04,256 --> 00:17:06,000 Wesley, that's not true. 435 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,225 Wesley, that's not true. 436 00:17:06,291 --> 00:17:08,093 You're a fine young man. 437 00:17:08,160 --> 00:17:10,362 You don't have to say that, sir. 438 00:17:10,429 --> 00:17:12,000 It's pretty obvious how you feel. 439 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:13,098 It's pretty obvious how you feel. 440 00:17:13,165 --> 00:17:14,233 Is it? 441 00:17:14,299 --> 00:17:15,401 How so? 442 00:17:15,467 --> 00:17:17,236 Everyone knows. 443 00:17:17,302 --> 00:17:18,000 You don't like kids. 444 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,204 You don't like kids. 445 00:17:22,274 --> 00:17:23,709 That's too bad. 446 00:17:23,776 --> 00:17:24,000 You might have made a good father. 447 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:26,779 You might have made a good father. 448 00:17:34,319 --> 00:17:35,788 Thank you. 449 00:17:42,494 --> 00:17:46,131 Didn't you ever wish you had kids of your own? 450 00:17:49,735 --> 00:17:53,639 Wishing for a thing does not make it so. 451 00:18:08,353 --> 00:18:10,422 We send him over there for one set of repairs 452 00:18:10,489 --> 00:18:12,000 and now they need him for more. 453 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:12,591 and now they need him for more. 454 00:18:12,658 --> 00:18:15,594 Apparently their ship is quite fragile. 455 00:18:15,661 --> 00:18:17,796 This is Riker on the Enterprise. 456 00:18:17,863 --> 00:18:18,000 Almost got it, Commander. 457 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:20,666 Almost got it, Commander. 458 00:18:22,668 --> 00:18:24,000 We look for things. 459 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,803 We look for things. 460 00:18:24,870 --> 00:18:28,273 Apparently, your ship is in need of more than minor repair. 461 00:18:28,340 --> 00:18:30,000 Things to make it go. 462 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,309 Things to make it go. 463 00:18:30,375 --> 00:18:33,479 We will use our tractor beam to tow you to the nearest base. 464 00:18:33,545 --> 00:18:35,280 He can make it go. 465 00:18:35,347 --> 00:18:36,000 Yes, but we need our Chief Engineer 466 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,416 Yes, but we need our Chief Engineer 467 00:18:37,483 --> 00:18:39,518 back on board our ship. 468 00:18:44,356 --> 00:18:47,392 He is smart. 469 00:18:48,360 --> 00:18:50,162 All done, Commander. 470 00:18:50,229 --> 00:18:51,730 Prepare to beam over. 471 00:18:51,797 --> 00:18:52,865 Yes, sir. 472 00:18:52,931 --> 00:18:54,000 You are good. 473 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,233 You are good. 474 00:18:54,299 --> 00:18:56,201 We aim to please. 475 00:18:56,268 --> 00:18:57,269 We need you. 476 00:18:57,336 --> 00:18:58,604 I'm flattered. 477 00:18:58,670 --> 00:19:00,000 Look, fellas, I hate to repair and run 478 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,706 Look, fellas, I hate to repair and run 479 00:19:00,772 --> 00:19:02,174 but if you'll excuse me. 480 00:19:02,241 --> 00:19:04,309 One to beam aboard. 481 00:19:04,376 --> 00:19:05,611 Hey, don't. 482 00:19:08,514 --> 00:19:11,316 Transporter Room, beam La Forge back immediately. 483 00:19:11,383 --> 00:19:12,000 TRANSPORTER CHIEF: Negative response, sir. 484 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,385 TRANSPORTER CHIEF: Negative response, sir. 485 00:19:13,452 --> 00:19:14,653 Try again. 486 00:19:14,720 --> 00:19:16,321 Negative response. 487 00:19:16,388 --> 00:19:18,000 The Pakled ship has a shield up, sir. 488 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:18,390 The Pakled ship has a shield up, sir. 489 00:19:18,457 --> 00:19:20,325 A shield? What kind? 490 00:19:20,392 --> 00:19:22,528 It appears to be beyond their technology. 491 00:19:22,594 --> 00:19:24,000 Similar to Romulan shields. 492 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,229 Similar to Romulan shields. 493 00:19:24,296 --> 00:19:27,299 Do not interfere with our transporter beam. 494 00:19:27,366 --> 00:19:29,201 Drop your shields! 495 00:19:31,403 --> 00:19:32,838 Status? 496 00:19:32,905 --> 00:19:36,000 Viewer transmission terminated and blocked. 497 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,276 Viewer transmission terminated and blocked. 498 00:19:47,452 --> 00:19:48,000 Hail on all frequencies. 499 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,521 Hail on all frequencies. 500 00:19:49,588 --> 00:19:52,224 Running frequency search. 501 00:19:52,291 --> 00:19:53,225 Negative, sir. 502 00:19:53,292 --> 00:19:54,000 They're ignoring us. 503 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:54,660 They're ignoring us. 504 00:19:54,726 --> 00:19:57,296 DATA: Apparently so. 505 00:19:57,362 --> 00:19:58,363 Shields up. 506 00:19:58,430 --> 00:19:59,331 Shields up. 507 00:19:59,398 --> 00:20:00,000 Sensors at maximum sensitivity. 508 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:01,833 Sensors at maximum sensitivity. 509 00:20:01,900 --> 00:20:03,535 Sensors at maximum. 510 00:20:03,602 --> 00:20:05,470 Phasers ready, sir. 511 00:20:13,278 --> 00:20:16,582 Would you care for some coffee, Ensign? 512 00:20:16,648 --> 00:20:18,000 No, thank you, sir. 513 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:19,685 No, thank you, sir. 514 00:20:19,751 --> 00:20:22,521 How about a sandwich? 515 00:20:22,588 --> 00:20:24,000 I don't think so, sir. 516 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,523 I don't think so, sir. 517 00:20:24,590 --> 00:20:26,858 Oh, come on, it's been hours. 518 00:20:26,925 --> 00:20:28,927 You must be hungry. 519 00:20:38,003 --> 00:20:40,305 Thank you, sir. 520 00:20:45,544 --> 00:20:46,845 Here. 521 00:20:57,889 --> 00:21:00,000 Were you ever married? 522 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,025 Were you ever married? 523 00:21:02,461 --> 00:21:04,496 Never had the time. 524 00:21:04,563 --> 00:21:06,000 Don't you ever get lonely? 525 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,399 Don't you ever get lonely? 526 00:21:07,466 --> 00:21:10,535 For ambitious Starfleet officers 527 00:21:10,602 --> 00:21:12,000 there are certain costs involved. 528 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,772 there are certain costs involved. 529 00:21:15,574 --> 00:21:18,000 One must be cautious of long-term commitments, Wesley. 530 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,511 One must be cautious of long-term commitments, Wesley. 531 00:21:19,578 --> 00:21:21,013 No problem. 532 00:21:21,079 --> 00:21:24,000 Where women are concerned, I am in complete control. 533 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,017 Where women are concerned, I am in complete control. 534 00:21:25,083 --> 00:21:27,019 Really? Hmm. 535 00:21:27,085 --> 00:21:30,000 I always rather had to work at that. 536 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,423 I always rather had to work at that. 537 00:21:33,925 --> 00:21:36,000 Have you always been so disciplined? 538 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,895 Have you always been so disciplined? 539 00:21:36,962 --> 00:21:38,697 Good Lord, no. 540 00:21:38,764 --> 00:21:42,000 If I was, I wouldn't have this problem. 541 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,534 If I was, I wouldn't have this problem. 542 00:21:42,601 --> 00:21:45,837 I don't understand. 543 00:21:47,873 --> 00:21:48,000 Well... 544 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:50,042 Well... 545 00:21:51,943 --> 00:21:54,000 I was a young Starfleet officer 546 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,379 I was a young Starfleet officer 547 00:21:54,446 --> 00:21:57,049 not many years older than you are now. 548 00:21:57,115 --> 00:22:00,000 Top of my Academy class, green as hell. 549 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,087 Top of my Academy class, green as hell. 550 00:22:02,154 --> 00:22:05,323 And oh, so cocky. 551 00:22:05,390 --> 00:22:06,000 Too cocky, as it turned out. 552 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:08,060 Too cocky, as it turned out. 553 00:22:08,126 --> 00:22:10,862 What happened? 554 00:22:10,929 --> 00:22:12,000 Several friends and I were on leave 555 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,065 Several friends and I were on leave 556 00:22:13,131 --> 00:22:15,000 at Farspace Starbase Earhart. 557 00:22:15,067 --> 00:22:16,368 It was little more 558 00:22:16,435 --> 00:22:18,000 than a galactic outpost in those days. 559 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,603 than a galactic outpost in those days. 560 00:22:18,670 --> 00:22:21,773 Was this before the Klingons joined the Federation? 561 00:22:21,840 --> 00:22:23,108 That's right. 562 00:22:23,175 --> 00:22:24,000 Well, my mates and I 563 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,644 Well, my mates and I 564 00:22:25,711 --> 00:22:30,000 were at the Bonestell Recreation Facility 565 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,849 were at the Bonestell Recreation Facility 566 00:22:30,916 --> 00:22:32,684 which was something 567 00:22:32,751 --> 00:22:35,987 of a dead-rough crossroads at the time 568 00:22:36,054 --> 00:22:41,126 filled with an assorted bunch of galactic riffraff 569 00:22:41,193 --> 00:22:42,000 when... 570 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,395 when... 571 00:22:43,462 --> 00:22:45,597 a trio of Nausicaans came in. 572 00:22:45,664 --> 00:22:48,000 They were clearly spoiling for a confrontation 573 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:49,601 They were clearly spoiling for a confrontation 574 00:22:49,668 --> 00:22:53,472 with a group of fresh-faced Starfleet officers 575 00:22:53,538 --> 00:22:54,000 such as ourselves. 576 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,073 such as ourselves. 577 00:22:55,140 --> 00:22:57,075 Well, everyone in the group had the good sense 578 00:22:57,142 --> 00:22:58,076 to give these Nausicaans 579 00:22:58,143 --> 00:22:59,811 a wide berth, stand off. 580 00:22:59,878 --> 00:23:00,000 Everyone, that is, except me. 581 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,980 Everyone, that is, except me. 582 00:23:02,047 --> 00:23:05,450 I stood toe-to-toe with the worst of the three 583 00:23:05,517 --> 00:23:06,000 and I told him what I thought of him 584 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,786 and I told him what I thought of him 585 00:23:07,853 --> 00:23:09,454 his pals, his planet 586 00:23:09,521 --> 00:23:12,000 and I possibly made some passing reference 587 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:12,424 and I possibly made some passing reference 588 00:23:12,491 --> 00:23:14,159 to his questionable parentage 589 00:23:14,226 --> 00:23:16,862 and the next thing I knew 590 00:23:16,928 --> 00:23:18,000 all three of them were on me and I was fighting for my life. 591 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:21,133 all three of them were on me and I was fighting for my life. 592 00:23:21,199 --> 00:23:24,000 I was actually doing quite well for a while, too. 593 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,402 I was actually doing quite well for a while, too. 594 00:23:24,469 --> 00:23:27,506 You fought them and won? 595 00:23:27,572 --> 00:23:29,808 I had this one Nausicaan down 596 00:23:29,875 --> 00:23:30,000 in this somewhat devious joint-lock 597 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:33,478 in this somewhat devious joint-lock 598 00:23:33,545 --> 00:23:35,147 when, unbeknownst to me 599 00:23:35,213 --> 00:23:36,000 one of his chums drew his weapon and impaled me through the back. 600 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:40,819 one of his chums drew his weapon and impaled me through the back. 601 00:23:42,654 --> 00:23:45,457 Curious sensation actually. 602 00:23:45,524 --> 00:23:46,925 Not much pain. 603 00:23:46,992 --> 00:23:48,000 Shock, certainly 604 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,593 Shock, certainly 605 00:23:48,660 --> 00:23:53,965 at the sight of serrated metal sticking through my chest. 606 00:23:56,501 --> 00:23:58,470 A certain giddy warmth. 607 00:23:58,537 --> 00:24:00,000 In fact, I do actually remember 608 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,006 In fact, I do actually remember 609 00:24:01,072 --> 00:24:03,008 that I laughed out loud. 610 00:24:03,074 --> 00:24:06,000 Well, it pierced my heart, of course. 611 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,011 Well, it pierced my heart, of course. 612 00:24:06,077 --> 00:24:09,848 Well, if we'd not been so near to a medical facility 613 00:24:09,915 --> 00:24:12,000 I would surely have died. 614 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,017 I would surely have died. 615 00:24:12,083 --> 00:24:13,485 Really? 616 00:24:13,552 --> 00:24:15,821 Then what happened? 617 00:24:15,887 --> 00:24:17,923 Nothing. 618 00:24:17,989 --> 00:24:18,000 I was no hero, Wesley. 619 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,225 I was no hero, Wesley. 620 00:24:20,292 --> 00:24:24,000 I was an undisciplined, loud-mouthed 621 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,196 I was an undisciplined, loud-mouthed 622 00:24:24,262 --> 00:24:30,000 opinionated young man who was way out of his league. 623 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,035 opinionated young man who was way out of his league. 624 00:24:30,101 --> 00:24:35,774 I learned a very hard, very painful lesson that day 625 00:24:35,841 --> 00:24:36,000 but I learned it well. 626 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,676 but I learned it well. 627 00:24:37,742 --> 00:24:40,812 I hope you never have to learn it the same way. 628 00:24:44,115 --> 00:24:45,984 Care for another sandwich? 629 00:24:46,051 --> 00:24:47,485 Please. 630 00:25:01,299 --> 00:25:02,734 Come on, Data. 631 00:25:02,801 --> 00:25:05,070 I am programming the com system 632 00:25:05,136 --> 00:25:06,000 to scan the interference patterns 633 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,606 to scan the interference patterns 634 00:25:07,672 --> 00:25:09,941 but a full analysis will take time. 635 00:25:14,312 --> 00:25:18,000 Hey, you be careful with that thing. 636 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,083 Hey, you be careful with that thing. 637 00:25:18,149 --> 00:25:19,918 You want to hurt us. 638 00:25:19,985 --> 00:25:20,919 What? 639 00:25:20,986 --> 00:25:22,854 I came here to help you. 640 00:25:22,921 --> 00:25:24,000 We can make more. 641 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,056 We can make more. 642 00:25:25,123 --> 00:25:27,092 PAKLED CAPTAIN: Make more weapons. 643 00:25:27,158 --> 00:25:28,927 Wait a minute. 644 00:25:28,994 --> 00:25:30,000 You have a replicator? 645 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,263 You have a replicator? 646 00:25:31,329 --> 00:25:33,164 It is not broken. 647 00:25:35,000 --> 00:25:36,000 I didn't come here to give you weapons. 648 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:38,003 I didn't come here to give you weapons. 649 00:25:38,069 --> 00:25:41,673 You will make more. 650 00:25:41,740 --> 00:25:42,000 ( sighs ) 651 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:44,542 ( sighs ) 652 00:25:46,278 --> 00:25:48,000 Commander, a photon torpedo may penetrate their shield. 653 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:50,048 Commander, a photon torpedo may penetrate their shield. 654 00:25:50,115 --> 00:25:53,551 Any hostile move on our part could jeopardize Geordi. 655 00:25:53,618 --> 00:25:54,000 Agreed, but what do the Pakleds want? 656 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:56,554 Agreed, but what do the Pakleds want? 657 00:25:56,621 --> 00:25:58,123 Counselor? 658 00:25:59,124 --> 00:26:00,000 They have what they want, for now. 659 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:01,693 They have what they want, for now. 660 00:26:10,035 --> 00:26:12,000 We're approaching Starbase 515, sir. 661 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:13,705 We're approaching Starbase 515, sir. 662 00:26:15,206 --> 00:26:17,208 At last. 663 00:26:27,352 --> 00:26:29,621 Did you read that book I gave you? 664 00:26:31,222 --> 00:26:33,158 Some of it. 665 00:26:35,393 --> 00:26:36,000 That's reassuring. 666 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,128 That's reassuring. 667 00:26:37,195 --> 00:26:39,597 I just don't have much time. 668 00:26:39,664 --> 00:26:41,933 There's no greater challenge 669 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,636 than the study of philosophy. 670 00:26:44,703 --> 00:26:47,605 But William James won't be on my Starfleet exams. 671 00:26:47,672 --> 00:26:48,000 The important things never will be. 672 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:51,209 The important things never will be. 673 00:26:51,276 --> 00:26:53,345 Anyone can be trained 674 00:26:53,411 --> 00:26:54,000 in the mechanics of piloting a starship. 675 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:57,649 in the mechanics of piloting a starship. 676 00:26:57,716 --> 00:26:59,084 But Starfleet Academy... 677 00:26:59,150 --> 00:27:00,000 It takes more. 678 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,251 It takes more. 679 00:27:00,318 --> 00:27:05,390 Open your mind to the past-- art, history 680 00:27:05,457 --> 00:27:06,000 philosophy-- 681 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,859 philosophy-- 682 00:27:07,926 --> 00:27:11,796 and all this may mean something. 683 00:27:17,302 --> 00:27:18,000 It's all deception. 684 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,204 It's all deception. 685 00:27:19,270 --> 00:27:22,741 Nothing the Pakleds have said or done has been sincere. 686 00:27:22,807 --> 00:27:24,000 Intensified scan shows their guidance system 687 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,677 Intensified scan shows their guidance system 688 00:27:25,744 --> 00:27:28,747 to be perfectly intact, as is their power generator. 689 00:27:28,813 --> 00:27:30,000 Then what was Geordi repairing? 690 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,383 Then what was Geordi repairing? 691 00:27:31,449 --> 00:27:33,785 Apparently, the putative malfunctions 692 00:27:33,852 --> 00:27:36,000 were carefully programmed into their ship's computer. 693 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,388 were carefully programmed into their ship's computer. 694 00:27:36,454 --> 00:27:38,790 I didn't think the Pakleds had that kind of technology. 695 00:27:38,857 --> 00:27:39,791 They seem to have made 696 00:27:39,858 --> 00:27:40,992 some technological leaps forward, Commander. 697 00:27:41,059 --> 00:27:42,000 Why would they go through this charade of needing our help? 698 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:45,663 Why would they go through this charade of needing our help? 699 00:27:45,730 --> 00:27:47,332 For the sole purpose 700 00:27:47,399 --> 00:27:48,000 of making Lieutenant La Forge their prisoner. 701 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:51,770 of making Lieutenant La Forge their prisoner. 702 00:27:52,971 --> 00:27:54,000 Captain's Personal Log, Stardate 42779.5. 703 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:58,276 Captain's Personal Log, Stardate 42779.5. 704 00:27:58,343 --> 00:28:00,000 We have arrived at Starbase 515. 705 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,713 We have arrived at Starbase 515. 706 00:28:01,780 --> 00:28:02,947 I'm still quite uneasy, despite assurances 707 00:28:03,014 --> 00:28:06,000 that this medical procedure poses little risk. 708 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,918 that this medical procedure poses little risk. 709 00:28:07,986 --> 00:28:11,790 I hope you won't be late for your exams. 710 00:28:11,856 --> 00:28:12,000 Oh, I still have some time, sir. 711 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:14,325 Oh, I still have some time, sir. 712 00:28:15,960 --> 00:28:18,000 Why do I get the distinct impression 713 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,163 Why do I get the distinct impression 714 00:28:18,229 --> 00:28:20,398 that you're acting like some kind of escort? 715 00:28:20,465 --> 00:28:22,700 Dr. Pulaski asked me 716 00:28:22,767 --> 00:28:24,000 to make sure that you actually went inside. 717 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:27,739 to make sure that you actually went inside. 718 00:28:27,806 --> 00:28:28,873 That woman. 719 00:28:28,940 --> 00:28:30,000 She would. 720 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,208 She would. 721 00:28:30,275 --> 00:28:31,276 Sir? 722 00:28:31,342 --> 00:28:34,179 Yes, what is it, Ensign? 723 00:28:34,245 --> 00:28:36,000 I enjoyed our trip together, sir. 724 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,182 I enjoyed our trip together, sir. 725 00:28:37,248 --> 00:28:40,752 So did I. 726 00:28:48,793 --> 00:28:51,329 They are initiating visual contact, sir. 727 00:28:51,396 --> 00:28:53,465 Maybe now we'll find out what they really want. 728 00:28:54,899 --> 00:28:56,768 Enterprise. 729 00:28:56,835 --> 00:28:58,937 We demand that you return our crew member immediately. 730 00:28:59,003 --> 00:29:00,000 Request denied. 731 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,506 Request denied. 732 00:29:01,573 --> 00:29:03,475 Lower your shields. 733 00:29:03,541 --> 00:29:05,844 Request denied. 734 00:29:08,546 --> 00:29:10,915 Stop it! 735 00:29:10,982 --> 00:29:12,000 What do you want? 736 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,017 What do you want? 737 00:29:13,084 --> 00:29:15,487 You think we are not smart. 738 00:29:15,553 --> 00:29:18,000 I think you need to continue to develop. 739 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:20,859 I think you need to continue to develop. 740 00:29:20,925 --> 00:29:23,094 We are smart. 741 00:29:23,161 --> 00:29:24,000 Prove it. 742 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,929 Prove it. 743 00:29:24,996 --> 00:29:27,799 Return our man to us. 744 00:29:27,866 --> 00:29:29,267 You want him? 745 00:29:29,334 --> 00:29:30,000 Yes, damn it. 746 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,836 Yes, damn it. 747 00:29:31,903 --> 00:29:33,805 Good. 748 00:29:33,872 --> 00:29:36,000 We want all computer information from your ship. 749 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,942 We want all computer information from your ship. 750 00:29:39,377 --> 00:29:41,179 Now. 751 00:29:53,925 --> 00:29:54,000 We've got a man held hostage by alien forces 752 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,527 We've got a man held hostage by alien forces 753 00:29:55,593 --> 00:29:58,329 and all I have are no-option options. 754 00:29:58,396 --> 00:29:59,397 I need some input. 755 00:29:59,464 --> 00:30:00,000 Is Geordi all right? 756 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,999 Is Geordi all right? 757 00:30:01,065 --> 00:30:02,133 He's already been hit 758 00:30:02,200 --> 00:30:03,935 by multiple phaser stuns. 759 00:30:04,002 --> 00:30:06,000 He could need medical attention. 760 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,237 He could need medical attention. 761 00:30:06,304 --> 00:30:08,573 Security team stands ready to take the initiative, sir. 762 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:09,574 Data? 763 00:30:09,641 --> 00:30:11,576 Our options have not changed. 764 00:30:11,643 --> 00:30:12,000 We can either respond to the Pakled demand or not. 765 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:15,213 We can either respond to the Pakled demand or not. 766 00:30:15,280 --> 00:30:17,415 We can either use force or not. 767 00:30:17,482 --> 00:30:18,000 RIKER: Allowing them access to our computer 768 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:19,417 RIKER: Allowing them access to our computer 769 00:30:19,484 --> 00:30:21,486 is a complete breach of Starfleet security. 770 00:30:21,553 --> 00:30:23,855 Then force it must be. 771 00:30:35,500 --> 00:30:36,000 Don't worry about a thing, Captain. 772 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,936 Don't worry about a thing, Captain. 773 00:30:38,002 --> 00:30:40,205 We've done this a hundred times 774 00:30:40,271 --> 00:30:41,973 and we're ready when you are. 775 00:30:42,040 --> 00:30:43,074 Just get on with it, Doctor. 776 00:30:43,141 --> 00:30:44,442 I have work to do. 777 00:30:44,509 --> 00:30:46,511 Activate sterile field. 778 00:30:48,947 --> 00:30:50,882 Neural calipers. 779 00:31:00,325 --> 00:31:01,993 This will be a secondary cardiac procedure 780 00:31:02,060 --> 00:31:04,529 with mid-line entry 781 00:31:04,596 --> 00:31:06,000 and excision of the early model unit. 782 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,332 and excision of the early model unit. 783 00:31:07,398 --> 00:31:10,635 I anticipate no complications, as the patient 784 00:31:10,702 --> 00:31:12,000 has had positive primary results 785 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,470 has had positive primary results 786 00:31:12,537 --> 00:31:15,373 and exhibits extraordinary physical condition. 787 00:31:15,440 --> 00:31:18,000 We'll all be home in time for dinner. 788 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,009 We'll all be home in time for dinner. 789 00:31:18,076 --> 00:31:20,044 Tissue mitigator. 790 00:31:21,012 --> 00:31:23,014 ( instrument hums softly ) 791 00:31:24,515 --> 00:31:27,986 There is limited information available on the Pakled culture 792 00:31:28,052 --> 00:31:30,000 but the eclectic range of their equipment 793 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,021 but the eclectic range of their equipment 794 00:31:30,088 --> 00:31:33,157 suggests that their technology was borrowed from others. 795 00:31:33,224 --> 00:31:35,026 And now they have become militant. 796 00:31:35,093 --> 00:31:36,000 So it would seem. 797 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,060 So it would seem. 798 00:31:36,127 --> 00:31:37,562 Rationale? 799 00:31:37,629 --> 00:31:41,332 They're unwilling to wait for the timely evolution 800 00:31:41,399 --> 00:31:42,000 of their species' intellectual capacity. 801 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:44,002 of their species' intellectual capacity. 802 00:31:44,068 --> 00:31:48,000 They want instant knowledge, instant power and gratification. 803 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,072 They want instant knowledge, instant power and gratification. 804 00:31:48,139 --> 00:31:50,675 The more they get, the more they want. 805 00:31:50,742 --> 00:31:53,211 And the more aggressive and dangerous they become. 806 00:31:53,278 --> 00:31:54,000 I think it's time we set some limits. 807 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,979 I think it's time we set some limits. 808 00:31:55,046 --> 00:31:56,247 To what effect, sir? 809 00:31:56,314 --> 00:31:58,916 We are faced with an impossible conundrum. 810 00:31:58,983 --> 00:32:00,000 Suppose we turn their impatience and greed against them. 811 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:02,387 Suppose we turn their impatience and greed against them. 812 00:32:02,453 --> 00:32:03,388 But how? 813 00:32:03,454 --> 00:32:04,922 Perhaps Geordi should 814 00:32:04,989 --> 00:32:06,000 give them something they want. 815 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,224 give them something they want. 816 00:32:06,291 --> 00:32:07,492 Something important. 817 00:32:07,558 --> 00:32:11,029 Then we simply create the right moment for him to take it away 818 00:32:11,095 --> 00:32:12,000 and get him the hell out of there. 819 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,664 and get him the hell out of there. 820 00:32:12,730 --> 00:32:15,099 Would you be suggesting a ruse of some sort? 821 00:32:15,166 --> 00:32:16,668 I would. 822 00:32:16,734 --> 00:32:17,702 But what if we fail? 823 00:32:17,769 --> 00:32:18,000 What'll happen to Geordi then? 824 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,438 What'll happen to Geordi then? 825 00:32:20,505 --> 00:32:22,540 We have no other choice. 826 00:32:22,607 --> 00:32:23,975 We have to try. 827 00:32:29,781 --> 00:32:30,000 There's been some capillary reaction here. 828 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:33,051 There's been some capillary reaction here. 829 00:32:33,117 --> 00:32:34,952 Let's proceed carefully. 830 00:32:35,019 --> 00:32:36,000 We'll need sharper focus 831 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,688 We'll need sharper focus 832 00:32:36,754 --> 00:32:39,691 on the thoracic polychromatics 833 00:32:39,757 --> 00:32:42,000 and verification of myocardial enzyme balance. 834 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:44,228 and verification of myocardial enzyme balance. 835 00:32:48,132 --> 00:32:50,501 ( breathing heavily ) 836 00:32:50,568 --> 00:32:54,000 Hey, let me talk to them. 837 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,505 Hey, let me talk to them. 838 00:32:54,572 --> 00:32:57,342 I'll get you their computer banks. 839 00:32:57,408 --> 00:32:59,143 We want to be smart. 840 00:32:59,210 --> 00:33:00,000 So open the hailing frequency. 841 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,746 So open the hailing frequency. 842 00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:03,548 They'll listen to me. 843 00:33:03,614 --> 00:33:05,083 We are smart. 844 00:33:05,149 --> 00:33:06,000 We need their computer things. 845 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:09,420 We need their computer things. 846 00:33:09,487 --> 00:33:11,089 Yes. 847 00:33:11,155 --> 00:33:12,000 Yes. 848 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,024 Yes. 849 00:33:14,659 --> 00:33:15,727 Commander Riker? 850 00:33:15,793 --> 00:33:18,000 Yes, Lieutenant. We're here. 851 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,429 Yes, Lieutenant. We're here. 852 00:33:18,496 --> 00:33:21,199 The Pakleds seem pretty sincere. 853 00:33:21,265 --> 00:33:23,034 We want what we want. 854 00:33:23,101 --> 00:33:24,000 Our computer banks are non-negotiable. 855 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,269 Our computer banks are non-negotiable. 856 00:33:25,336 --> 00:33:26,571 We want them. 857 00:33:26,637 --> 00:33:30,000 Believe me, they're nothing if not persistent. 858 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,308 Believe me, they're nothing if not persistent. 859 00:33:30,375 --> 00:33:33,444 We want to be nothing if not persistent. 860 00:33:33,511 --> 00:33:36,000 Nobody ever said they were great conversationalists. 861 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,115 Nobody ever said they were great conversationalists. 862 00:33:37,181 --> 00:33:39,550 Where did they get their shields? 863 00:33:39,617 --> 00:33:41,319 Yes, we like shields. 864 00:33:41,386 --> 00:33:42,000 Well, from what I've seen, half the systems on board the ship 865 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:46,791 Well, from what I've seen, half the systems on board the ship 866 00:33:46,858 --> 00:33:48,000 have been stolen from the Romulans, Klingons, Jarada-- 867 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,293 have been stolen from the Romulans, Klingons, Jarada-- 868 00:33:49,360 --> 00:33:52,196 just about anyone they've ever come in contact with. 869 00:33:52,263 --> 00:33:54,000 We like to be smart. 870 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,031 We like to be smart. 871 00:33:54,098 --> 00:33:56,401 Confirmed, Lieutenant La Forge. 872 00:33:56,467 --> 00:33:58,336 They steal technology. 873 00:33:58,403 --> 00:34:00,000 But they lack the ability to use it properly. 874 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,105 But they lack the ability to use it properly. 875 00:34:01,172 --> 00:34:05,309 You're an excellent Chief Engineer, Lieutenant La Forge. 876 00:34:05,376 --> 00:34:06,000 Thank you, sir. 877 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:06,778 Thank you, sir. 878 00:34:06,844 --> 00:34:08,012 And of course 879 00:34:08,079 --> 00:34:11,249 your knowledge of phaser and photon weaponry is unmatched. 880 00:34:11,315 --> 00:34:12,000 That's nice of you to say, sir 881 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,050 That's nice of you to say, sir 882 00:34:13,117 --> 00:34:15,353 but... it's really Lieutenant Worf that... 883 00:34:15,420 --> 00:34:17,822 Our missions are always inherently dangerous 884 00:34:17,889 --> 00:34:18,000 and any of us could be called upon 885 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,724 and any of us could be called upon 886 00:34:19,791 --> 00:34:21,426 to make the ultimate sacrifice 887 00:34:21,492 --> 00:34:22,693 at any time. 888 00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:24,000 Well, yes, sir, but... 889 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:25,062 Well, yes, sir, but... 890 00:34:25,129 --> 00:34:26,397 Speaking of time 891 00:34:26,464 --> 00:34:29,067 this may be your time. 892 00:34:29,133 --> 00:34:30,000 I shall personally miss you. 893 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,103 I shall personally miss you. 894 00:34:32,170 --> 00:34:34,405 DATA: Good-bye, Geordi. 895 00:34:34,472 --> 00:34:36,000 I shall miss you at weapons systems analysis. 896 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,508 I shall miss you at weapons systems analysis. 897 00:34:37,575 --> 00:34:38,709 Uh-huh. 898 00:34:38,776 --> 00:34:42,000 Uh... and I guess you'll just have to arm 899 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,246 Uh... and I guess you'll just have to arm 900 00:34:42,313 --> 00:34:44,816 your photon torpedoes without me. 901 00:34:44,882 --> 00:34:48,000 As well as our hydrogen collectors. 902 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:49,187 As well as our hydrogen collectors. 903 00:34:49,253 --> 00:34:50,288 Fond farewell. 904 00:34:50,354 --> 00:34:52,356 He knows about weapons. 905 00:34:52,423 --> 00:34:54,000 You can make us strong. 906 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,859 You can make us strong. 907 00:34:54,926 --> 00:34:57,094 Well, it's not something that I really like to talk about. 908 00:34:57,161 --> 00:34:58,563 WORF: Any classified weapons knowledge 909 00:34:58,629 --> 00:35:00,000 you share with your captors will be considered treason. 910 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:01,199 you share with your captors will be considered treason. 911 00:35:01,265 --> 00:35:04,168 But I may have no choice. 912 00:35:04,235 --> 00:35:06,000 You will die without honor. 913 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:06,637 You will die without honor. 914 00:35:06,704 --> 00:35:08,172 Thanks a lot, Worf. 915 00:35:08,239 --> 00:35:09,307 You will never 916 00:35:09,373 --> 00:35:12,000 attain the 24th level of awareness. 917 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,610 attain the 24th level of awareness. 918 00:35:12,677 --> 00:35:14,312 24, huh? 919 00:35:14,378 --> 00:35:15,480 That's, uh... 920 00:35:15,546 --> 00:35:17,381 That's quite a challenge. 921 00:35:17,448 --> 00:35:18,000 Indeed. 922 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,683 Indeed. 923 00:35:18,749 --> 00:35:22,620 24 is the gateway to heroic salvation. 924 00:35:27,391 --> 00:35:30,000 Do you think he understands? 925 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,194 Do you think he understands? 926 00:35:30,261 --> 00:35:31,329 He'd better. 927 00:35:31,395 --> 00:35:32,663 He's afraid. 928 00:35:32,730 --> 00:35:34,732 We all are, Counselor. 929 00:35:39,303 --> 00:35:41,606 You are smart. 930 00:35:41,672 --> 00:35:42,000 Not smart enough. 931 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:43,641 Not smart enough. 932 00:35:43,708 --> 00:35:45,443 I'm still here. 933 00:35:45,510 --> 00:35:47,645 Make us strong. 934 00:35:47,712 --> 00:35:48,000 I thought you wanted me to help you go? 935 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:50,448 I thought you wanted me to help you go? 936 00:35:50,515 --> 00:35:53,518 Why don't we work on that guidance system, okay? 937 00:35:53,584 --> 00:35:54,000 Make us strong. 938 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:56,220 Make us strong. 939 00:35:56,287 --> 00:35:58,256 Or die. 940 00:35:59,423 --> 00:36:00,000 ( sighs ) 941 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,359 ( sighs ) 942 00:36:04,395 --> 00:36:06,000 ( instrument beeps loudly ) 943 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,397 ( instrument beeps loudly ) 944 00:36:06,464 --> 00:36:07,798 SURGEON: It's not working. 945 00:36:07,865 --> 00:36:09,300 Something's wrong. 946 00:36:09,367 --> 00:36:12,000 The metabilation occlusions aren't holding. 947 00:36:12,000 --> 00:36:13,170 The metabilation occlusions aren't holding. 948 00:36:15,973 --> 00:36:18,000 Damn it, I can't stop the heterocyclic declination. 949 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,911 Damn it, I can't stop the heterocyclic declination. 950 00:36:19,977 --> 00:36:21,279 Fuse! 951 00:36:21,345 --> 00:36:22,613 ( buzzing ) 952 00:36:22,680 --> 00:36:24,000 Again! 953 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,448 Again! 954 00:36:24,515 --> 00:36:26,284 ( buzzing ) 955 00:36:29,253 --> 00:36:30,000 We need a biomolecular physiologist in here. 956 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:32,223 We need a biomolecular physiologist in here. 957 00:36:32,290 --> 00:36:34,225 This man is dying. 958 00:36:34,292 --> 00:36:35,893 Right away, sir. 959 00:36:53,544 --> 00:36:54,000 LA FORGE: You've got to be kidding. 960 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,813 LA FORGE: You've got to be kidding. 961 00:36:55,880 --> 00:36:56,981 Make us strong. 962 00:36:57,048 --> 00:36:58,883 Come on, there's not enough juice in these 963 00:36:58,950 --> 00:37:00,000 to blow off a passing asteroid. 964 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,651 to blow off a passing asteroid. 965 00:37:00,718 --> 00:37:01,886 Do it. 966 00:37:01,953 --> 00:37:03,788 Make us strong. 967 00:37:03,854 --> 00:37:06,000 I suppose we could increase the anti-matter charges. 968 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,725 I suppose we could increase the anti-matter charges. 969 00:37:07,792 --> 00:37:10,394 Yes. We like power. 970 00:37:10,461 --> 00:37:11,929 Yeah. 971 00:37:11,996 --> 00:37:12,000 PAKLED CAPTAIN: Do not try to trick us. 972 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:14,498 PAKLED CAPTAIN: Do not try to trick us. 973 00:37:14,565 --> 00:37:16,500 We can tell. 974 00:37:33,517 --> 00:37:35,453 Metabilation? 975 00:37:35,519 --> 00:37:36,000 Negative. 976 00:37:36,000 --> 00:37:36,554 Negative. 977 00:37:36,621 --> 00:37:37,788 Heterocyclics? 978 00:37:37,855 --> 00:37:39,323 Failing. 979 00:37:39,390 --> 00:37:42,000 And capillary integrity too unpredictable 980 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:42,259 And capillary integrity too unpredictable 981 00:37:42,326 --> 00:37:43,861 to attempt a resect. 982 00:37:43,928 --> 00:37:45,930 You're unwilling to make the attempt? 983 00:37:45,997 --> 00:37:48,000 I'm not qualified. 984 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:49,533 I'm not qualified. 985 00:37:49,600 --> 00:37:52,570 I know someone who is. 986 00:37:58,376 --> 00:37:59,677 Are you sure he can do it, sir? 987 00:37:59,744 --> 00:38:00,000 I mean, Geordi's an engineer, not a weapons specialist. 988 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:02,713 I mean, Geordi's an engineer, not a weapons specialist. 989 00:38:02,780 --> 00:38:04,749 If anyone can improvise, it's Geordi. 990 00:38:04,815 --> 00:38:05,716 Well, what makes you think 991 00:38:05,783 --> 00:38:06,000 the Pakleds even have that kind gear on board? 992 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:07,718 the Pakleds even have that kind gear on board? 993 00:38:07,785 --> 00:38:09,053 Ongoing scanning indicates 994 00:38:09,120 --> 00:38:11,656 progressive weapons potential. 995 00:38:11,722 --> 00:38:12,000 The timing will be crucial. 996 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:12,723 The timing will be crucial. 997 00:38:12,790 --> 00:38:14,659 Geordi must correctly interpret our intentions. 998 00:38:14,725 --> 00:38:15,726 Geordi's up to speed. 999 00:38:15,793 --> 00:38:17,061 I trust his instincts. 1000 00:38:17,128 --> 00:38:18,000 The Pakled did hear our little fiction 1001 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,996 The Pakled did hear our little fiction 1002 00:38:19,063 --> 00:38:21,332 about Geordi's weapons knowledge. 1003 00:38:21,399 --> 00:38:24,000 Exactly, and since they equate intelligence with strength 1004 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,402 Exactly, and since they equate intelligence with strength 1005 00:38:24,468 --> 00:38:26,804 they won't pass up the chance to use that knowledge. 1006 00:38:26,871 --> 00:38:27,972 Can you do it? 1007 00:38:28,039 --> 00:38:29,340 Count on it. 1008 00:38:29,407 --> 00:38:30,000 WORF: Bridge to Commander Riker. 1009 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,676 WORF: Bridge to Commander Riker. 1010 00:38:31,742 --> 00:38:32,877 Go ahead, Bridge. 1011 00:38:32,943 --> 00:38:35,479 I am receiving an emergency summons 1012 00:38:35,546 --> 00:38:36,000 from Starbase 515. 1013 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,614 from Starbase 515. 1014 00:38:36,681 --> 00:38:37,815 Captain Picard 1015 00:38:37,882 --> 00:38:40,351 is close to death. 1016 00:38:41,852 --> 00:38:42,000 Be ready. 1017 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,754 Be ready. 1018 00:38:52,830 --> 00:38:54,000 We are strong. 1019 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,465 We are strong. 1020 00:38:54,532 --> 00:38:56,767 You are armed to the teeth. 1021 00:38:56,834 --> 00:38:58,769 Teeth are for chewing. 1022 00:38:58,836 --> 00:39:00,000 You have photon torpedo. 1023 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,706 You have photon torpedo. 1024 00:39:01,772 --> 00:39:03,374 You are strong. 1025 00:39:03,441 --> 00:39:04,675 We are strong. 1026 00:39:04,742 --> 00:39:06,000 We have power. 1027 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,078 We have power. 1028 00:39:11,882 --> 00:39:12,000 Positive indication of armed photon torpedoes, Commander. 1029 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:15,519 Positive indication of armed photon torpedoes, Commander. 1030 00:39:15,586 --> 00:39:16,854 Geordi did it. 1031 00:39:16,921 --> 00:39:18,000 Starbase requests we proceed to base 1032 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:19,056 Starbase requests we proceed to base 1033 00:39:19,123 --> 00:39:20,357 at warp 9. 1034 00:39:20,424 --> 00:39:21,625 We've got to go. 1035 00:39:21,692 --> 00:39:23,494 Yes, the Captain needs our help. 1036 00:39:23,561 --> 00:39:24,000 We can't leave Geordi behind. 1037 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,929 We can't leave Geordi behind. 1038 00:39:26,564 --> 00:39:28,632 I want the Pakleds on that screen, and I want them now. 1039 00:39:28,699 --> 00:39:30,000 Forced spectrum communication is spotty at best, sir. 1040 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,635 Forced spectrum communication is spotty at best, sir. 1041 00:39:31,702 --> 00:39:33,637 Do it. 1042 00:39:33,704 --> 00:39:35,439 This is the Enterprise. 1043 00:39:35,506 --> 00:39:36,000 Return our personnel or face immediate reprisal. 1044 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:38,976 Return our personnel or face immediate reprisal. 1045 00:39:39,043 --> 00:39:40,678 We are strong now. 1046 00:39:40,745 --> 00:39:42,000 We have better weapons. 1047 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,747 We have better weapons. 1048 00:39:42,813 --> 00:39:44,849 Are you prepared to use them? 1049 00:39:44,915 --> 00:39:46,684 We are a force now. 1050 00:39:46,751 --> 00:39:48,000 We will have respect, power. 1051 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:49,954 We will have respect, power. 1052 00:39:50,020 --> 00:39:52,056 We don't have time for this. 1053 00:39:52,123 --> 00:39:54,000 You want power? Here's power. 1054 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,158 You want power? Here's power. 1055 00:39:54,225 --> 00:39:55,693 Riker to Ensign Gomez. 1056 00:39:55,760 --> 00:39:57,762 Ready, Commander Riker. 1057 00:39:57,828 --> 00:39:59,764 Prepare firing sequence. 1058 00:39:59,830 --> 00:40:00,000 Start firing countdown from 24. 1059 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:02,733 Start firing countdown from 24. 1060 00:40:02,800 --> 00:40:03,734 I can't believe it. 1061 00:40:03,801 --> 00:40:06,000 My friends, my people, they're trying to kill us. 1062 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,170 My friends, my people, they're trying to kill us. 1063 00:40:06,237 --> 00:40:07,538 Kill me! 1064 00:40:07,605 --> 00:40:08,539 Believe it. 1065 00:40:08,606 --> 00:40:09,840 They are violent. 1066 00:40:09,907 --> 00:40:11,742 Okay, they want to play rough-- 1067 00:40:11,809 --> 00:40:12,000 that's fine with me. 1068 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,710 that's fine with me. 1069 00:40:12,777 --> 00:40:14,545 Just let me check something. 1070 00:40:14,612 --> 00:40:18,000 Good, he is on our side now. 1071 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,182 Good, he is on our side now. 1072 00:40:18,249 --> 00:40:21,185 RIKER: Begin firing sequence. 1073 00:40:21,252 --> 00:40:22,853 COMPUTER: Twenty-four. 1074 00:40:22,920 --> 00:40:24,000 Twenty-three. 1075 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,488 Twenty-three. 1076 00:40:24,555 --> 00:40:26,857 Twenty-two. 1077 00:40:26,924 --> 00:40:28,492 Twenty-one. 1078 00:40:28,559 --> 00:40:29,560 Twenty. 1079 00:40:29,627 --> 00:40:30,000 Firing sequence proceeding, sir. 1080 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,861 Firing sequence proceeding, sir. 1081 00:40:30,928 --> 00:40:31,962 Hold fast. 1082 00:40:32,029 --> 00:40:33,030 Eighteen. 1083 00:40:33,097 --> 00:40:35,032 Seventeen. 1084 00:40:35,099 --> 00:40:36,000 Sixteen. 1085 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,200 Sixteen. 1086 00:40:36,267 --> 00:40:37,568 Fifteen. 1087 00:40:37,635 --> 00:40:39,136 Don't do anything yet. 1088 00:40:39,203 --> 00:40:40,671 Thirteen. 1089 00:40:40,738 --> 00:40:41,972 What are you doing? 1090 00:40:42,039 --> 00:40:44,742 Making sure your systems are operative. 1091 00:40:44,809 --> 00:40:45,743 We will attack. 1092 00:40:45,810 --> 00:40:47,478 We are strong. 1093 00:40:47,545 --> 00:40:48,000 Nine. 1094 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,679 Nine. 1095 00:40:48,746 --> 00:40:50,047 Eight. 1096 00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:52,550 Seven. 1097 00:40:52,616 --> 00:40:53,818 Six. 1098 00:40:53,884 --> 00:40:54,000 Five. 1099 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,219 Five. 1100 00:40:55,286 --> 00:40:56,754 We should attack now. 1101 00:40:56,821 --> 00:40:57,888 Just another second. 1102 00:40:57,955 --> 00:40:59,790 We can't afford a misfire here. 1103 00:40:59,857 --> 00:41:00,000 Two. 1104 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,825 Two. 1105 00:41:00,891 --> 00:41:01,892 Hurry. 1106 00:41:01,959 --> 00:41:02,827 One. 1107 00:41:02,893 --> 00:41:04,662 Fire. 1108 00:41:07,164 --> 00:41:08,199 Now! 1109 00:41:09,934 --> 00:41:11,902 Oh, no, it's too late. 1110 00:41:11,969 --> 00:41:12,000 We have fired. 1111 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,937 We have fired. 1112 00:41:13,003 --> 00:41:14,738 They will be destroyed. 1113 00:41:14,805 --> 00:41:16,841 They used their crimson force field. 1114 00:41:16,907 --> 00:41:18,000 It did not shoot. 1115 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,843 It did not shoot. 1116 00:41:18,909 --> 00:41:23,581 No, the crimson force field has disarmed us. 1117 00:41:23,647 --> 00:41:24,000 They are smart. 1118 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:25,115 They are smart. 1119 00:41:25,182 --> 00:41:28,752 We are not strong. 1120 00:41:28,819 --> 00:41:29,887 RIKER: Drop your shields. 1121 00:41:29,954 --> 00:41:30,000 Allow us to transport Lieutenant La Forge immediately. 1122 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:32,823 Allow us to transport Lieutenant La Forge immediately. 1123 00:41:35,993 --> 00:41:36,000 Shields are down, sir. 1124 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,595 Shields are down, sir. 1125 00:41:37,661 --> 00:41:40,831 Transporter Room, beam one to the Bridge. 1126 00:41:40,898 --> 00:41:42,000 Aye, sir. 1127 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,900 Aye, sir. 1128 00:41:49,974 --> 00:41:53,711 Set heading for Starbase 515, warp 9. 1129 00:41:53,777 --> 00:41:54,000 Blowing that hydrogen exhaust through the Bussard collector 1130 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:56,247 Blowing that hydrogen exhaust through the Bussard collector 1131 00:41:56,313 --> 00:41:57,882 sure put on a nice light show. 1132 00:41:57,948 --> 00:41:58,716 Harmless but effective. 1133 00:41:58,782 --> 00:42:00,000 Were you able to disable the photons? 1134 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,684 Were you able to disable the photons? 1135 00:42:00,751 --> 00:42:01,819 Just in time. 1136 00:42:01,886 --> 00:42:04,088 That's why you're still here. 1137 00:42:13,898 --> 00:42:18,000 ANESTHESIOLOGIST: Deactivating neural calipers. 1138 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,002 ANESTHESIOLOGIST: Deactivating neural calipers. 1139 00:42:40,291 --> 00:42:42,000 What in the hell are you doing here? 1140 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:43,327 What in the hell are you doing here? 1141 00:42:43,394 --> 00:42:47,731 Saving your life. 1142 00:42:47,798 --> 00:42:48,000 Oh, come on. 1143 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:51,702 Oh, come on. 1144 00:42:51,769 --> 00:42:54,000 This is a routine procedure. 1145 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:54,104 This is a routine procedure. 1146 00:42:54,171 --> 00:42:56,006 Quite commonplace. 1147 00:42:56,073 --> 00:42:57,708 True. 1148 00:42:57,775 --> 00:43:00,000 But you are not a commonplace man. 1149 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:03,180 But you are not a commonplace man. 1150 00:43:04,982 --> 00:43:06,000 You'll be out of recovery in four hours. 1151 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:07,217 You'll be out of recovery in four hours. 1152 00:43:07,284 --> 00:43:11,021 I didn't want you involved in this. 1153 00:43:11,088 --> 00:43:12,000 You're welcome. 1154 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,624 You're welcome. 1155 00:43:13,691 --> 00:43:18,000 If you're here, the entire crew must know. 1156 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,163 If you're here, the entire crew must know. 1157 00:43:19,229 --> 00:43:21,932 You're still the Captain. 1158 00:43:21,999 --> 00:43:23,934 Invincible. 1159 00:43:24,001 --> 00:43:26,704 Hmm, thank you. 1160 00:43:45,022 --> 00:43:46,991 I beg your pardon. 1161 00:43:47,057 --> 00:43:48,000 Looks like things are back to normal. 1162 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:49,760 Looks like things are back to normal. 1163 00:43:49,827 --> 00:43:50,961 I'm pleased to report 1164 00:43:51,028 --> 00:43:54,000 that Ensign Crusher's Starfleet exam results 1165 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:54,031 that Ensign Crusher's Starfleet exam results 1166 00:43:54,098 --> 00:43:55,933 permit him to continue his studies 1167 00:43:56,000 --> 00:43:57,868 on board the Enterprise. 1168 00:43:57,935 --> 00:44:00,000 Furthermore, any rumors of my brush with death 1169 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,904 Furthermore, any rumors of my brush with death 1170 00:44:00,971 --> 00:44:02,940 are greatly exaggerated. 1171 00:44:03,007 --> 00:44:03,907 Is that clear? 1172 00:44:03,974 --> 00:44:05,909 Yes, sir. 1173 00:44:05,976 --> 00:44:06,000 Then, Ensign Crusher, set course for the Epsilon sector, warp 5. 1174 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:11,315 Then, Ensign Crusher, set course for the Epsilon sector, warp 5. 1175 00:44:11,382 --> 00:44:12,000 Engage. 1176 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,384 Engage.