1 00:00:06,806 --> 00:00:10,343 ( strings being tuned ) 2 00:00:19,619 --> 00:00:23,189 ( ensemble tuning and warming up ) 3 00:00:36,703 --> 00:00:40,306 Captain, Doctor, I am honored by your presence 4 00:00:40,373 --> 00:00:42,000 but may I suggest 5 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,142 but may I suggest 6 00:00:42,208 --> 00:00:43,576 you attend the second concert? 7 00:00:43,643 --> 00:00:45,545 Why, Data? 8 00:00:45,612 --> 00:00:48,000 Ensign Ortiz will perform the violin part. 9 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,114 Ensign Ortiz will perform the violin part. 10 00:00:48,181 --> 00:00:50,216 My rendition will be less enjoyable. 11 00:00:50,283 --> 00:00:51,017 Oh? 12 00:00:51,084 --> 00:00:53,086 Although I am technically proficient 13 00:00:53,153 --> 00:00:54,000 according to my fellow performers 14 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:56,589 according to my fellow performers 15 00:00:56,656 --> 00:00:58,091 I lack... soul. 16 00:00:58,158 --> 00:00:59,626 Data, telling us 17 00:00:59,692 --> 00:01:00,000 why you're going to fail before you make the attempt 18 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:02,595 why you're going to fail before you make the attempt 19 00:01:02,662 --> 00:01:03,663 is never wise. 20 00:01:03,730 --> 00:01:05,432 But is not honesty 21 00:01:05,498 --> 00:01:06,000 always the preferred choice? 22 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:08,168 always the preferred choice? 23 00:01:10,203 --> 00:01:12,000 Excessive honesty can be disastrous 24 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:13,440 Excessive honesty can be disastrous 25 00:01:13,506 --> 00:01:16,142 particularly in a commander. 26 00:01:16,209 --> 00:01:17,143 Indeed? 27 00:01:17,210 --> 00:01:18,000 Knowing your own limitations 28 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:18,845 Knowing your own limitations 29 00:01:18,912 --> 00:01:20,447 is one thing. 30 00:01:20,513 --> 00:01:22,081 Advertising them to a crew 31 00:01:22,148 --> 00:01:24,000 can damage your credibility as a leader. 32 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:24,284 can damage your credibility as a leader. 33 00:01:24,350 --> 00:01:26,786 Because you will lose their confidence? 34 00:01:26,853 --> 00:01:28,354 And you may begin 35 00:01:28,421 --> 00:01:30,000 to believe in those limitations yourself. 36 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,857 to believe in those limitations yourself. 37 00:01:40,700 --> 00:01:42,000 ( playing "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by Mozart ) 38 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:44,471 ( playing "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik" by Mozart ) 39 00:01:44,537 --> 00:01:47,807 RIKER: Captain, we're receiving a message 40 00:01:47,874 --> 00:01:48,000 from the Sheliak Corporate. 41 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:50,210 from the Sheliak Corporate. 42 00:02:10,730 --> 00:02:12,000 Origin point of the message confirmed, sir. 43 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:13,333 Origin point of the message confirmed, sir. 44 00:02:13,399 --> 00:02:16,135 It is from the Shelia star system. 45 00:02:16,202 --> 00:02:18,000 The Sheliak have not attempted to communicate 46 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:18,705 The Sheliak have not attempted to communicate 47 00:02:18,771 --> 00:02:20,740 with the Federation for 111 years. 48 00:02:20,807 --> 00:02:22,408 Why are they doing it now? 49 00:02:24,410 --> 00:02:25,845 On screen. 50 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:28,915 SHELIAK: Federation creatures, there are humans 51 00:02:28,982 --> 00:02:30,000 on the fifth planet of Tau Cygna. 52 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,284 on the fifth planet of Tau Cygna. 53 00:02:31,351 --> 00:02:33,686 This planet was ceded to the Corporate 54 00:02:33,753 --> 00:02:36,000 in section 133, paragraph 77 of the Treaty of Armens. 55 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:38,925 in section 133, paragraph 77 of the Treaty of Armens. 56 00:02:38,992 --> 00:02:42,000 We will begin settlement of this world in four days. 57 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,196 We will begin settlement of this world in four days. 58 00:02:43,263 --> 00:02:44,697 Remove the humans. 59 00:02:44,764 --> 00:02:46,199 What the devil...? 60 00:02:46,266 --> 00:02:47,066 SHELIAK: Federation creatures 61 00:02:47,133 --> 00:02:48,000 there are humans on the fifth planet... 62 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,668 there are humans on the fifth planet... 63 00:02:48,735 --> 00:02:51,437 Cancel message. 64 00:02:52,272 --> 00:02:54,000 Tau Cygna V is in the de Laure belt-- 65 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,375 Tau Cygna V is in the de Laure belt-- 66 00:02:55,441 --> 00:02:58,745 heavy concentrations of hyperonic radiation. 67 00:02:58,811 --> 00:03:00,000 Humans can't survive in that environment. 68 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,780 Humans can't survive in that environment. 69 00:03:00,847 --> 00:03:03,550 Exposure to hyperonic radiation is fatal. 70 00:03:03,616 --> 00:03:06,000 Then the Sheliak are asking us to chase ghosts. 71 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,287 Then the Sheliak are asking us to chase ghosts. 72 00:03:07,353 --> 00:03:08,321 No, Number One. 73 00:03:08,388 --> 00:03:12,000 The Sheliak haven't broken a century of silence 74 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:12,425 The Sheliak haven't broken a century of silence 75 00:03:12,492 --> 00:03:14,761 to send us after phantoms. 76 00:03:14,827 --> 00:03:17,263 An investigation is in order. 77 00:03:17,330 --> 00:03:18,000 Set course for Tau Cygna V. 78 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:20,199 Set course for Tau Cygna V. 79 00:03:48,394 --> 00:03:52,765 Space, the final frontier. 80 00:03:52,832 --> 00:03:54,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 81 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:56,636 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 82 00:03:56,703 --> 00:03:58,638 Its continuing mission-- 83 00:03:58,705 --> 00:04:00,000 to explore strange new worlds 84 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:02,675 to explore strange new worlds 85 00:04:02,742 --> 00:04:06,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 86 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,347 to seek out new life and new civilizations 87 00:04:07,413 --> 00:04:11,651 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 88 00:05:16,716 --> 00:05:18,000 Captain, human life-form readings from the planet. 89 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:20,453 Captain, human life-form readings from the planet. 90 00:05:20,520 --> 00:05:22,455 So the Sheliak weren't hallucinating. 91 00:05:22,522 --> 00:05:23,589 Numbers? 92 00:05:23,656 --> 00:05:24,000 Impossible to get an accurate reading. 93 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:26,459 Impossible to get an accurate reading. 94 00:05:26,526 --> 00:05:28,761 High levels of radiation are disrupting our sensors. 95 00:05:28,828 --> 00:05:30,000 DATA: Hyperonic radiation 96 00:05:30,000 --> 00:05:30,596 DATA: Hyperonic radiation 97 00:05:30,663 --> 00:05:32,765 also interferes with ship's transporters. 98 00:05:32,832 --> 00:05:34,434 They are now inoperable. 99 00:05:34,500 --> 00:05:35,968 So are the ship's phasers. 100 00:05:36,035 --> 00:05:38,037 How can humans survive down there? 101 00:05:38,104 --> 00:05:39,939 They must have found a way to adapt. 102 00:05:40,006 --> 00:05:42,000 Milan's work with radiation sensitivity 103 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,408 Milan's work with radiation sensitivity 104 00:05:42,475 --> 00:05:43,643 suggests it is possible. 105 00:05:43,710 --> 00:05:45,645 Perhaps with extensive virotherapy. 106 00:05:45,712 --> 00:05:47,513 Well, whoever they are, however they survived 107 00:05:47,580 --> 00:05:48,000 we've got to get them off the planet. 108 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,614 we've got to get them off the planet. 109 00:05:48,681 --> 00:05:52,652 By treaty, that world still belongs to the Sheliak. 110 00:05:52,719 --> 00:05:54,000 Who are within their rights 111 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:54,554 Who are within their rights 112 00:05:54,620 --> 00:05:57,724 to demand the removal of these "trespassers." 113 00:05:57,790 --> 00:06:00,000 If we don't remove them, the Sheliak will, forcefully. 114 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:01,627 If we don't remove them, the Sheliak will, forcefully. 115 00:06:01,694 --> 00:06:03,896 How forcefully? 116 00:06:03,963 --> 00:06:06,000 The Sheliak consider humans a lower life-form. 117 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:06,499 The Sheliak consider humans a lower life-form. 118 00:06:06,566 --> 00:06:08,067 They would have no compunctions 119 00:06:08,134 --> 00:06:10,002 about exterminating the intruders. 120 00:06:10,069 --> 00:06:12,000 Mr. Data, as you are unaffected by hyperonic radiation 121 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:13,639 Mr. Data, as you are unaffected by hyperonic radiation 122 00:06:13,706 --> 00:06:16,509 I'd like you to go down to the planet via shuttlecraft 123 00:06:16,576 --> 00:06:18,000 and commence evacuation procedures. 124 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,644 and commence evacuation procedures. 125 00:06:18,711 --> 00:06:20,146 Aye, sir. 126 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:22,515 Number One... 127 00:06:22,582 --> 00:06:24,000 any speculation on what we might find down there? 128 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:27,653 any speculation on what we might find down there? 129 00:06:27,720 --> 00:06:30,000 My guess would be a lone survey craft. 130 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,657 My guess would be a lone survey craft. 131 00:06:31,724 --> 00:06:34,927 Maybe a dozen or so survivors. 132 00:06:47,907 --> 00:06:48,000 I think it's some sort of shuttlecraft. 133 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:51,010 I think it's some sort of shuttlecraft. 134 00:06:51,077 --> 00:06:52,678 Where's it from? 135 00:06:52,745 --> 00:06:54,000 Look at the markings. 136 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,547 Look at the markings. 137 00:06:54,614 --> 00:06:57,016 It must be from the Federation. 138 00:07:01,788 --> 00:07:03,122 Greetings, gentlemen. 139 00:07:03,189 --> 00:07:04,857 We saw your ship. 140 00:07:04,924 --> 00:07:06,000 You're the first visitor we've had in... 141 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:08,861 You're the first visitor we've had in... 142 00:07:08,928 --> 00:07:10,129 The first visitor 143 00:07:10,196 --> 00:07:11,898 we've ever had. 144 00:07:11,964 --> 00:07:12,000 You're not human? 145 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:14,934 You're not human? 146 00:07:15,001 --> 00:07:16,202 That is correct. 147 00:07:16,269 --> 00:07:17,570 I am an android. 148 00:07:17,637 --> 00:07:18,000 I am Lieutenant Commander Data 149 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,205 I am Lieutenant Commander Data 150 00:07:19,272 --> 00:07:21,941 of the Federation Starship Enterprise. 151 00:07:22,008 --> 00:07:24,000 Our great-grandparents were citizens 152 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,210 Our great-grandparents were citizens 153 00:07:24,277 --> 00:07:25,878 of the Federation. 154 00:07:25,945 --> 00:07:27,713 But you don't want to waste your time 155 00:07:27,780 --> 00:07:28,881 talking to us. 156 00:07:28,948 --> 00:07:30,000 You want to speak to Gosheven. 157 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,049 You want to speak to Gosheven. 158 00:07:30,116 --> 00:07:31,117 We'll take you to him. 159 00:07:31,184 --> 00:07:34,220 I'm sure the Federation will be very proud of us. 160 00:07:34,287 --> 00:07:36,000 Wait until you see all we've accomplished. 161 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,223 Wait until you see all we've accomplished. 162 00:07:37,290 --> 00:07:39,892 And who, precisely, is "us"? 163 00:07:39,959 --> 00:07:41,227 Don't you know? 164 00:07:41,294 --> 00:07:42,000 Oh, no, I don't guess you would. 165 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:43,229 Oh, no, I don't guess you would. 166 00:07:43,296 --> 00:07:46,732 We're descendants of the original settlers 167 00:07:46,799 --> 00:07:48,000 from the Colony Ship Artemis. 168 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,068 from the Colony Ship Artemis. 169 00:07:49,135 --> 00:07:50,002 Got it. 170 00:07:50,069 --> 00:07:52,572 The Artemis, launched 92 years ago. 171 00:07:52,638 --> 00:07:54,000 Destination: Septimis Minor. 172 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,173 Destination: Septimis Minor. 173 00:07:54,240 --> 00:07:55,908 When they failed to check in 174 00:07:55,975 --> 00:07:58,177 Starfleet began an extensive search. 175 00:07:58,244 --> 00:08:00,000 What carried the Artemis 176 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,046 What carried the Artemis 177 00:08:00,112 --> 00:08:01,781 so far off course? 178 00:08:01,848 --> 00:08:03,916 My local informant does not have that information. 179 00:08:03,983 --> 00:08:05,785 In the early days on Tau Cygna V 180 00:08:05,852 --> 00:08:06,000 survival was more important than history. 181 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:08,754 survival was more important than history. 182 00:08:08,821 --> 00:08:09,755 Understood. 183 00:08:09,822 --> 00:08:11,624 How many are there? 184 00:08:11,691 --> 00:08:12,000 15,253, sir. 185 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:14,093 15,253, sir. 186 00:08:14,160 --> 00:08:16,796 15,000? 187 00:08:16,863 --> 00:08:18,000 Three days, no transporters... 188 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,931 Three days, no transporters... 189 00:08:18,998 --> 00:08:21,801 we'll never get them out in time. 190 00:08:21,868 --> 00:08:23,035 Shuttles? 191 00:08:23,102 --> 00:08:24,000 Loading all the Enterprise shuttlecraft to capacity 192 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:26,272 Loading all the Enterprise shuttlecraft to capacity 193 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:28,641 evacuation will take... 194 00:08:28,708 --> 00:08:30,000 4 weeks, 4 days. 195 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,776 4 weeks, 4 days. 196 00:08:30,843 --> 00:08:32,278 We need more time. 197 00:08:32,345 --> 00:08:36,000 Mister Data, prepare the colonists for an evacuation. 198 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,816 Mister Data, prepare the colonists for an evacuation. 199 00:08:36,883 --> 00:08:38,117 Aye, sir. 200 00:08:38,184 --> 00:08:39,785 Get me the Sheliak. 201 00:08:39,852 --> 00:08:42,000 Their home world is quite distant, Captain. 202 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:42,288 Their home world is quite distant, Captain. 203 00:08:42,355 --> 00:08:44,023 This will take some time. 204 00:09:03,910 --> 00:09:06,000 Gosheven, look what's come. 205 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,812 Gosheven, look what's come. 206 00:09:06,879 --> 00:09:10,683 Lieutenant Commander Data of the Starship Enterprise. 207 00:09:10,750 --> 00:09:12,000 He's an android. 208 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,852 He's an android. 209 00:09:12,919 --> 00:09:14,854 So he is. 210 00:09:14,921 --> 00:09:17,323 Well, now that you're here... 211 00:09:17,390 --> 00:09:18,000 what do you want? 212 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,991 what do you want? 213 00:09:19,058 --> 00:09:24,000 My mission is to prepare this colony for evacuation. 214 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,163 My mission is to prepare this colony for evacuation. 215 00:09:24,230 --> 00:09:25,698 Why? 216 00:09:25,765 --> 00:09:28,834 Because this planet belongs to the Sheliak. 217 00:09:28,901 --> 00:09:30,000 And who is this Sheliak? 218 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,169 And who is this Sheliak? 219 00:09:30,236 --> 00:09:31,804 The term is plural. 220 00:09:31,871 --> 00:09:35,841 The Sheliak are a nonhumanoid, intelligent life-form 221 00:09:35,908 --> 00:09:36,000 classification R-3. 222 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,710 classification R-3. 223 00:09:37,777 --> 00:09:41,347 Well, this colony has been here over 90 years. 224 00:09:41,414 --> 00:09:42,000 We've never seen a Sheliak. 225 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:43,883 We've never seen a Sheliak. 226 00:09:43,950 --> 00:09:47,853 I'd say that makes Tau Cygna V our planet. 227 00:09:47,920 --> 00:09:48,000 The original destination of the Artemis was Septimis Minor. 228 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:51,924 The original destination of the Artemis was Septimis Minor. 229 00:09:51,991 --> 00:09:54,000 The guidance system on the Artemis failed. 230 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,160 The guidance system on the Artemis failed. 231 00:09:54,226 --> 00:09:56,295 Took them off course, far off course. 232 00:09:56,362 --> 00:09:59,298 Our ancestors were lucky to find any place to land. 233 00:09:59,365 --> 00:10:00,000 And when they did, the radiation started killing them. 234 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,034 And when they did, the radiation started killing them. 235 00:10:02,101 --> 00:10:04,637 The hyperonic radiation took the lives of a third 236 00:10:04,704 --> 00:10:06,000 of the colonists, before they learned they could adapt to it. 237 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,906 of the colonists, before they learned they could adapt to it. 238 00:10:06,973 --> 00:10:08,908 But our colony survived and prospered. 239 00:10:08,975 --> 00:10:09,709 Look around. 240 00:10:09,775 --> 00:10:11,911 We have brought water to the desert 241 00:10:11,978 --> 00:10:12,000 built a community. 242 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:13,112 built a community. 243 00:10:13,179 --> 00:10:15,748 Your accomplishments are truly remarkable. 244 00:10:15,815 --> 00:10:18,000 Yet, the Sheliak and the Federation have a treaty 245 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,884 Yet, the Sheliak and the Federation have a treaty 246 00:10:18,951 --> 00:10:21,721 which clearly makes this planet Sheliak domain. 247 00:10:21,787 --> 00:10:23,889 Then change the treaty. 248 00:10:23,956 --> 00:10:24,000 That may not be possible. 249 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,992 That may not be possible. 250 00:10:26,058 --> 00:10:28,728 The Sheliak wish to colonize this planet 251 00:10:28,794 --> 00:10:30,000 and are unwilling to share it with humans. 252 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:31,197 and are unwilling to share it with humans. 253 00:10:31,263 --> 00:10:32,798 If you are still here 254 00:10:32,865 --> 00:10:34,900 when the Sheliak colony ship arrives 255 00:10:34,967 --> 00:10:36,000 they will eradicate you. 256 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,135 they will eradicate you. 257 00:10:36,202 --> 00:10:38,004 They'd kill all of us? 258 00:10:38,070 --> 00:10:40,406 They have little regard for human life. 259 00:10:40,473 --> 00:10:42,000 Thus, the most sensible course of action 260 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,808 Thus, the most sensible course of action 261 00:10:42,875 --> 00:10:44,377 is to prepare a contingency plan 262 00:10:44,443 --> 00:10:46,946 for the evacuation of your people. 263 00:10:47,013 --> 00:10:48,000 We're not evacuating. 264 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:49,181 We're not evacuating. 265 00:10:49,248 --> 00:10:51,417 Perhaps I have not made myself clear. 266 00:10:51,484 --> 00:10:52,852 Yes, you have. 267 00:10:52,918 --> 00:10:54,000 Let me be equally clear. 268 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,354 Let me be equally clear. 269 00:10:55,421 --> 00:10:59,191 There's going to be no evacuation. 270 00:10:59,258 --> 00:11:00,000 You've delivered your message 271 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:02,995 You've delivered your message 272 00:11:03,062 --> 00:11:05,798 so go back to your ship. 273 00:11:05,865 --> 00:11:06,000 I have work to do. 274 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,700 I have work to do. 275 00:11:17,043 --> 00:11:18,000 Nice catch. 276 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,744 Nice catch. 277 00:11:20,179 --> 00:11:21,981 Wonderful reflexes. 278 00:11:22,048 --> 00:11:23,949 Sorry to test you like that 279 00:11:24,016 --> 00:11:25,785 but I was curious. 280 00:11:25,851 --> 00:11:27,887 Found a new toy, have we, Ardy? 281 00:11:27,953 --> 00:11:29,288 Toy? 282 00:11:29,355 --> 00:11:30,000 This is the most incredible android I've ever seen. 283 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:33,292 This is the most incredible android I've ever seen. 284 00:11:33,359 --> 00:11:35,828 Have you seen many? 285 00:11:35,895 --> 00:11:36,000 Actually, no. 286 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,129 Actually, no. 287 00:11:37,196 --> 00:11:38,898 You're the first. 288 00:11:38,964 --> 00:11:42,000 Only you would get this excited over a walking calculator. 289 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,102 Only you would get this excited over a walking calculator. 290 00:11:43,169 --> 00:11:45,838 Cybernetic intelligence fascinates me. 291 00:11:45,905 --> 00:11:47,973 Are your neural pathways duotronic? 292 00:11:48,040 --> 00:11:50,776 No, positronic. 293 00:11:50,843 --> 00:11:52,178 I didn't know that was possible. 294 00:11:52,244 --> 00:11:53,846 What's your memory capacity? 295 00:11:53,913 --> 00:11:54,000 How many operations per second? 296 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,114 How many operations per second? 297 00:11:55,181 --> 00:11:56,816 I have a million questions. 298 00:11:56,882 --> 00:11:59,785 I am afraid I have no time to answer a million questions. 299 00:11:59,852 --> 00:12:00,000 I have a mission to accomplish. 300 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,320 I have a mission to accomplish. 301 00:12:01,387 --> 00:12:03,489 I need to know more about your people 302 00:12:03,556 --> 00:12:06,000 and Gosheven seems unwilling to talk to me further. 303 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,159 and Gosheven seems unwilling to talk to me further. 304 00:12:07,226 --> 00:12:10,062 I'm Ard'rian McKenzie. 305 00:12:12,098 --> 00:12:14,233 Perhaps I can help you. 306 00:12:20,873 --> 00:12:23,976 Gentlemen, we're giving you an assignment. 307 00:12:24,043 --> 00:12:26,278 The one thing we don't want to hear 308 00:12:26,345 --> 00:12:28,114 is that it's impossible. 309 00:12:28,180 --> 00:12:30,000 I need the transporters to function 310 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,783 I need the transporters to function 311 00:12:30,850 --> 00:12:33,152 despite the hyperonic radiation. 312 00:12:33,219 --> 00:12:34,487 Yeah, but that's im... 313 00:12:34,553 --> 00:12:35,888 Yes, sir. 314 00:12:40,426 --> 00:12:42,000 Even if we get the Sheliak to talk 315 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,995 Even if we get the Sheliak to talk 316 00:12:43,062 --> 00:12:45,831 they're not likely to be accommodating. 317 00:12:45,898 --> 00:12:48,000 Captain, when the treaty was first negotiated 318 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:49,835 Captain, when the treaty was first negotiated 319 00:12:49,902 --> 00:12:53,172 the Federation sent 372 legal experts. 320 00:12:53,239 --> 00:12:54,000 What do we have? 321 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:55,441 What do we have? 322 00:12:55,508 --> 00:12:57,510 Thee and me. 323 00:13:11,991 --> 00:13:12,000 No response. 324 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:13,926 No response. 325 00:13:13,993 --> 00:13:15,928 Try them again. 326 00:13:15,995 --> 00:13:18,000 Boost the signal strength. 327 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,998 Boost the signal strength. 328 00:13:21,167 --> 00:13:23,102 Sheliak Corporate. 329 00:13:23,169 --> 00:13:24,000 This is the Starship Enterprise. 330 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:26,272 This is the Starship Enterprise. 331 00:13:26,338 --> 00:13:28,040 Respond, please. 332 00:13:30,643 --> 00:13:36,000 Conversation is neither required, nor desired. 333 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:37,116 Conversation is neither required, nor desired. 334 00:13:37,183 --> 00:13:41,020 Conversation is necessary if we are to find a solution 335 00:13:41,086 --> 00:13:42,000 to our mutual problem. 336 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,155 to our mutual problem. 337 00:13:43,222 --> 00:13:46,325 Our involvement in Federation illegality 338 00:13:46,392 --> 00:13:48,000 is not indicated. 339 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,460 is not indicated. 340 00:13:48,527 --> 00:13:51,163 Both parties are involved, sir. 341 00:13:51,230 --> 00:13:54,000 Remove the humans from the Tau Cygna system. 342 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,567 Remove the humans from the Tau Cygna system. 343 00:13:54,633 --> 00:13:57,269 Three Earth-days remain. 344 00:13:57,336 --> 00:14:00,000 Let us negotiate in good faith. 345 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:00,005 Let us negotiate in good faith. 346 00:14:00,072 --> 00:14:01,106 Negotiate? 347 00:14:01,173 --> 00:14:03,075 To what purpose? 348 00:14:03,142 --> 00:14:04,843 The treaty is signed. 349 00:14:04,910 --> 00:14:06,000 There is a thriving colony on that planet. 350 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:08,147 There is a thriving colony on that planet. 351 00:14:08,214 --> 00:14:12,000 Rather than uproot these people, may I offer a compromise? 352 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,851 Rather than uproot these people, may I offer a compromise? 353 00:14:12,918 --> 00:14:14,153 Denied. 354 00:14:14,220 --> 00:14:15,854 Why? 355 00:14:15,921 --> 00:14:16,589 The law is paramount. 356 00:14:16,655 --> 00:14:18,000 We are entitled. 357 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:18,390 We are entitled. 358 00:14:18,457 --> 00:14:19,992 This is not a law. 359 00:14:20,059 --> 00:14:22,428 It is a treaty. 360 00:14:22,494 --> 00:14:24,000 It is... designed to smooth relations between races 361 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:27,166 It is... designed to smooth relations between races 362 00:14:27,233 --> 00:14:29,902 not to act as a strait... 363 00:14:32,438 --> 00:14:34,373 ...jacket. 364 00:14:34,440 --> 00:14:36,000 You really think we'll have to leave Tau Cygna V? 365 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,610 You really think we'll have to leave Tau Cygna V? 366 00:14:37,676 --> 00:14:39,645 The possibility does exist. 367 00:14:39,712 --> 00:14:42,000 Yet Gosheven seems unwilling to prepare for it. 368 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,449 Yet Gosheven seems unwilling to prepare for it. 369 00:14:43,515 --> 00:14:44,483 Why? 370 00:14:44,550 --> 00:14:46,418 Maybe because you're an android. 371 00:14:46,485 --> 00:14:48,000 I don't think Gosheven likes the idea 372 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,887 I don't think Gosheven likes the idea 373 00:14:48,954 --> 00:14:50,656 of machines ordering him around. 374 00:14:50,723 --> 00:14:54,000 I am not ordering him to do anything. 375 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:54,026 I am not ordering him to do anything. 376 00:14:54,093 --> 00:14:55,661 I am merely trying to persuade him 377 00:14:55,728 --> 00:14:57,596 that his people should prepare to evacuate. 378 00:14:57,663 --> 00:15:00,000 Do you believe my suggested course of action 379 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:00,966 Do you believe my suggested course of action 380 00:15:01,033 --> 00:15:02,501 should be followed? 381 00:15:02,568 --> 00:15:03,936 Of course. 382 00:15:04,003 --> 00:15:06,000 In spite of the fact that I am an android? 383 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:06,171 In spite of the fact that I am an android? 384 00:15:06,238 --> 00:15:08,173 Because of that fact. 385 00:15:08,240 --> 00:15:09,942 I don't have any silly prejudice against computers. 386 00:15:10,009 --> 00:15:10,943 I like them. 387 00:15:11,010 --> 00:15:12,000 Not that any computer we have 388 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:12,678 Not that any computer we have 389 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:15,347 is half as sophisticated as you are. 390 00:15:17,516 --> 00:15:18,000 No, I would say not. 391 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:20,352 No, I would say not. 392 00:15:20,419 --> 00:15:22,621 People can be selfish, irrational 393 00:15:22,688 --> 00:15:24,000 stubborn, malicious-- you name it-- 394 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,057 stubborn, malicious-- you name it-- 395 00:15:25,124 --> 00:15:27,660 but computers don't have those failings. 396 00:15:27,726 --> 00:15:30,000 And you conclude because of this that I am impartial. 397 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,130 And you conclude because of this that I am impartial. 398 00:15:31,196 --> 00:15:34,099 Hence, you accept my recommendations. 399 00:15:34,166 --> 00:15:36,000 Yet, Gosheven does not. 400 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,235 Yet, Gosheven does not. 401 00:15:36,302 --> 00:15:38,070 Picard to Commander Data. 402 00:15:38,137 --> 00:15:39,538 Data here. 403 00:15:39,605 --> 00:15:41,974 The Sheliak won't bargain. 404 00:15:42,041 --> 00:15:44,009 Understood, sir. 405 00:15:44,076 --> 00:15:45,978 I'm contacting Starfleet to arrange transport. 406 00:15:46,045 --> 00:15:47,980 Get those people prepared to evacuate. 407 00:15:48,047 --> 00:15:49,148 We may have to move quickly. 408 00:15:49,214 --> 00:15:50,482 Aye, sir. 409 00:15:50,549 --> 00:15:54,000 We must speak to Gosheven immediately. 410 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,486 We must speak to Gosheven immediately. 411 00:16:04,697 --> 00:16:06,000 ( sighs ) 412 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,965 ( sighs ) 413 00:16:14,239 --> 00:16:16,241 Hmm, mm, mm. 414 00:16:25,584 --> 00:16:28,721 Gentlemen, how's it coming? 415 00:16:28,787 --> 00:16:30,000 What the hell is that? 416 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:32,024 What the hell is that? 417 00:16:32,091 --> 00:16:33,992 Our first attempt. 418 00:16:34,059 --> 00:16:36,000 Keep at it. 419 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,061 Keep at it. 420 00:16:36,128 --> 00:16:38,097 We need those transporters. 421 00:16:40,099 --> 00:16:42,000 ( water running ) 422 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,102 ( water running ) 423 00:16:45,604 --> 00:16:47,039 You see this? 424 00:16:47,106 --> 00:16:48,000 You have any idea what it is or what it means? 425 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:51,710 You have any idea what it is or what it means? 426 00:16:51,777 --> 00:16:54,000 It is water, a substance composed 427 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,680 It is water, a substance composed 428 00:16:54,747 --> 00:16:57,349 of two atoms of hydrogen... 429 00:16:57,416 --> 00:16:58,717 It's not water. 430 00:16:58,784 --> 00:17:00,000 It's blood and it's sweat. 431 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,552 It's blood and it's sweat. 432 00:17:00,619 --> 00:17:04,123 It's the result of 90 years of combined effort. 433 00:17:04,189 --> 00:17:05,124 This isn't a town 434 00:17:05,190 --> 00:17:06,000 it's a monument to every man, woman and child 435 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,760 it's a monument to every man, woman and child 436 00:17:07,826 --> 00:17:10,195 who's lived and died on Tau Cygna V. 437 00:17:10,262 --> 00:17:12,000 Gosheven, you're talking nonsense. 438 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,131 Gosheven, you're talking nonsense. 439 00:17:12,197 --> 00:17:13,065 Am I? 440 00:17:13,132 --> 00:17:16,435 My grandfather is buried on that mountain. 441 00:17:16,502 --> 00:17:17,803 He died in a rock slide 442 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:18,000 surveying the route for this aqueduct. 443 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:20,272 surveying the route for this aqueduct. 444 00:17:20,339 --> 00:17:23,175 This colony exists because of his sacrifice 445 00:17:23,242 --> 00:17:24,000 and the sacrifice of thousands of others. 446 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:27,279 and the sacrifice of thousands of others. 447 00:17:27,346 --> 00:17:30,000 No, we are not leaving. 448 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,783 No, we are not leaving. 449 00:17:30,849 --> 00:17:34,286 The Sheliak will not accept humans on their planet 450 00:17:34,353 --> 00:17:36,000 and they will not hesitate to use force to remove you. 451 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,322 and they will not hesitate to use force to remove you. 452 00:17:37,389 --> 00:17:40,325 We'll not be bullied off our land 453 00:17:40,392 --> 00:17:42,000 not by you, and not by the Sheliak. 454 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,529 not by you, and not by the Sheliak. 455 00:17:45,230 --> 00:17:47,266 Stubborn and irrational. 456 00:17:47,332 --> 00:17:48,000 Now what do we do? 457 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:50,135 Now what do we do? 458 00:17:50,202 --> 00:17:53,739 Are his sentiments typical of the colonists? 459 00:17:53,806 --> 00:17:54,000 I hope not. 460 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:56,175 I hope not. 461 00:17:56,241 --> 00:17:57,776 If I can convince enough of the people 462 00:17:57,843 --> 00:17:59,278 of the necessity of leaving... 463 00:17:59,344 --> 00:18:00,000 Don't you mean if we can convince? 464 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,380 Don't you mean if we can convince? 465 00:18:08,287 --> 00:18:09,221 Come. 466 00:18:09,288 --> 00:18:10,355 Yes, sir. 467 00:18:10,422 --> 00:18:11,490 Three weeks. 468 00:18:11,557 --> 00:18:12,000 Starfleet is profuse in its apologies 469 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:14,326 Starfleet is profuse in its apologies 470 00:18:14,393 --> 00:18:18,000 but it will still be three weeks... 471 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:18,363 but it will still be three weeks... 472 00:18:18,430 --> 00:18:21,533 until the arrival of a colony transport ship 473 00:18:21,600 --> 00:18:24,000 equipped with dedicated personnel shuttles. 474 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,369 equipped with dedicated personnel shuttles. 475 00:18:24,436 --> 00:18:26,438 We can't wait three weeks. 476 00:18:26,505 --> 00:18:29,107 Then the Sheliak must agree to extend our deadline. 477 00:18:33,178 --> 00:18:35,347 If they plan to settle Tau Cygna V 478 00:18:35,414 --> 00:18:36,000 two days from now... 479 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:38,350 two days from now... 480 00:18:38,417 --> 00:18:40,619 One of their ships must already be en route. 481 00:18:40,686 --> 00:18:42,000 We're going to intercept that ship. 482 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:43,856 We're going to intercept that ship. 483 00:18:43,922 --> 00:18:46,758 The Sheliak may interpret that as a hostile act. 484 00:18:46,825 --> 00:18:48,000 It's a risk we have to take. 485 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,327 It's a risk we have to take. 486 00:18:56,335 --> 00:18:57,836 The Enterprise is going 487 00:18:57,903 --> 00:19:00,000 to intercept the Sheliak colony ship. 488 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,305 to intercept the Sheliak colony ship. 489 00:19:00,372 --> 00:19:01,707 Now your job... 490 00:19:01,773 --> 00:19:03,909 Well, you know what your job is. 491 00:19:03,976 --> 00:19:05,143 DATA: Commander 492 00:19:05,210 --> 00:19:06,000 in human parlance 493 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,278 in human parlance 494 00:19:06,345 --> 00:19:09,781 I do not believe I can get the job done. 495 00:19:09,848 --> 00:19:12,000 My training has prepared me for starship command duties. 496 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,751 My training has prepared me for starship command duties. 497 00:19:12,818 --> 00:19:14,853 As a cultural contact, I am proving to be 498 00:19:14,920 --> 00:19:16,321 less than exemplary. 499 00:19:16,388 --> 00:19:17,756 What's the situation? 500 00:19:17,823 --> 00:19:18,000 Their leader refuses my counsel. 501 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:20,259 Their leader refuses my counsel. 502 00:19:20,325 --> 00:19:22,561 He denies the logic of my arguments 503 00:19:22,628 --> 00:19:24,000 and speaks of structures they have built. 504 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,930 and speaks of structures they have built. 505 00:19:24,997 --> 00:19:26,265 Then try something else. 506 00:19:26,331 --> 00:19:27,733 I have, sir. 507 00:19:27,799 --> 00:19:30,000 In the last three hours and eight minutes 508 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,335 In the last three hours and eight minutes 509 00:19:30,402 --> 00:19:32,271 I have spoken with 56 colonists. 510 00:19:32,337 --> 00:19:34,773 Ten of those refused to believe a threat exists. 511 00:19:34,840 --> 00:19:36,000 22 favor staying and fighting the Sheliak. 512 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,876 22 favor staying and fighting the Sheliak. 513 00:19:37,943 --> 00:19:41,880 16 prefer negotiation or some sort 514 00:19:41,947 --> 00:19:42,000 of passive resistance. 515 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,315 of passive resistance. 516 00:19:43,382 --> 00:19:45,684 Only eight were willing to consider evacuation 517 00:19:45,751 --> 00:19:46,885 and of those eight... 518 00:19:46,952 --> 00:19:48,000 Data, I can't help you. 519 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:49,421 Data, I can't help you. 520 00:19:49,488 --> 00:19:51,456 I don't know these people. I haven't talked to them. 521 00:19:51,523 --> 00:19:52,958 You have. 522 00:19:53,025 --> 00:19:54,000 Use that fancy positronic brain of yours 523 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,694 Use that fancy positronic brain of yours 524 00:19:55,761 --> 00:19:57,629 and carry out your mission. 525 00:19:57,696 --> 00:19:59,431 Sir, if I do not succeed 526 00:19:59,498 --> 00:20:00,000 how violent is the Sheliak reaction likely to be? 527 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:02,434 how violent is the Sheliak reaction likely to be? 528 00:20:02,501 --> 00:20:04,603 The treaty is the only thing that prevented them 529 00:20:04,670 --> 00:20:06,000 from eradicating the colony the moment they discovered it. 530 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:07,306 from eradicating the colony the moment they discovered it. 531 00:20:07,372 --> 00:20:08,807 Ah. 532 00:20:08,874 --> 00:20:11,543 "Ah" is right, Data. 533 00:20:11,610 --> 00:20:12,000 The lives of 15,000 people are riding on you. 534 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:15,314 The lives of 15,000 people are riding on you. 535 00:20:15,380 --> 00:20:17,316 You'd better get innovative. 536 00:20:17,382 --> 00:20:18,000 Riker out. 537 00:20:18,000 --> 00:20:18,650 Riker out. 538 00:20:18,717 --> 00:20:19,952 Data? 539 00:20:20,018 --> 00:20:21,887 We're having an effect. 540 00:20:21,954 --> 00:20:24,000 So many people are asking questions about the Sheliak 541 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,489 So many people are asking questions about the Sheliak 542 00:20:24,556 --> 00:20:26,592 that Gosheven has called a public meeting. 543 00:20:26,658 --> 00:20:27,793 Is there any indication 544 00:20:27,859 --> 00:20:29,795 that Gosheven has changed his position? 545 00:20:29,861 --> 00:20:30,000 No, but a meeting will give you a chance 546 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:32,664 No, but a meeting will give you a chance 547 00:20:32,731 --> 00:20:34,600 to present your recommendations. 548 00:20:34,666 --> 00:20:36,000 So far, my attempts at persuasion 549 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,768 So far, my attempts at persuasion 550 00:20:36,835 --> 00:20:38,537 have been ineffective. 551 00:20:48,447 --> 00:20:50,515 Why did you do that? 552 00:20:50,582 --> 00:20:52,784 You appeared to need it. 553 00:20:55,420 --> 00:20:59,458 Among humans, a kiss usually serves to seal a friendship 554 00:20:59,524 --> 00:21:00,000 or indicate support, attraction, affection. 555 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:02,694 or indicate support, attraction, affection. 556 00:21:02,761 --> 00:21:06,000 In this context, I must assume that your intention 557 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:08,033 In this context, I must assume that your intention 558 00:21:08,100 --> 00:21:10,535 was to express support. 559 00:21:10,602 --> 00:21:12,000 You really don't understand human behavior, do you? 560 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:13,538 You really don't understand human behavior, do you? 561 00:21:13,605 --> 00:21:15,907 That is something of an understatement. 562 00:21:15,974 --> 00:21:18,000 Well, sometimes I don't either. 563 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,043 Well, sometimes I don't either. 564 00:21:18,110 --> 00:21:20,779 Androids are a lot more rational. 565 00:21:20,846 --> 00:21:23,682 Thus far, that quality has not helped me 566 00:21:23,749 --> 00:21:24,000 to accomplish my mission. 567 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:25,450 to accomplish my mission. 568 00:21:25,517 --> 00:21:28,453 A rational argument isn't always enough. 569 00:21:28,520 --> 00:21:30,000 Maybe, to be more persuasive 570 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,589 Maybe, to be more persuasive 571 00:21:30,656 --> 00:21:33,392 you need to use a little reverse psychology. 572 00:21:35,661 --> 00:21:36,000 Ah, elicit a desired behavior by advocating its opposite. 573 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:40,599 Ah, elicit a desired behavior by advocating its opposite. 574 00:21:40,666 --> 00:21:42,000 That implies deception, does it not? 575 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:42,868 That implies deception, does it not? 576 00:21:42,934 --> 00:21:46,672 A little, but if it helps us get our point across... 577 00:21:46,738 --> 00:21:48,000 Perhaps this is a situation where excessive honesty 578 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:50,609 Perhaps this is a situation where excessive honesty 579 00:21:50,676 --> 00:21:52,010 can be detrimental. 580 00:22:05,724 --> 00:22:06,000 Now, how are we progressing, Mr. La Forge? 581 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:08,794 Now, how are we progressing, Mr. La Forge? 582 00:22:08,860 --> 00:22:09,961 About like you'd expect, sir. 583 00:22:10,028 --> 00:22:11,496 Splendid, splendid. 584 00:22:11,563 --> 00:22:12,000 Carry on. 585 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:13,498 Carry on. 586 00:22:13,565 --> 00:22:16,101 WESLEY: He wants the impossible. 587 00:22:16,168 --> 00:22:18,000 LA FORGE: That's the short definition of "captain." 588 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:21,106 LA FORGE: That's the short definition of "captain." 589 00:22:36,722 --> 00:22:39,958 GOSHEVEN: You've all heard of the android Starfleet has sent here 590 00:22:40,025 --> 00:22:42,000 and you've been discussing why he's come. 591 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:43,729 and you've been discussing why he's come. 592 00:22:45,864 --> 00:22:47,766 I called this meeting 593 00:22:47,833 --> 00:22:48,000 to replace misinformation with cold, hard fact. 594 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:51,636 to replace misinformation with cold, hard fact. 595 00:22:51,703 --> 00:22:54,000 I wish to speak. 596 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:55,140 I wish to speak. 597 00:22:55,207 --> 00:22:57,676 No, leave now. 598 00:22:57,743 --> 00:22:59,878 Do you consider your position so weak 599 00:22:59,945 --> 00:23:00,000 that it cannot withstand a debate? 600 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:02,080 that it cannot withstand a debate? 601 00:23:02,147 --> 00:23:03,648 Let him speak. 602 00:23:03,715 --> 00:23:04,816 ( crowd murmuring ) 603 00:23:18,130 --> 00:23:21,066 You all know of the Sheliak threat. 604 00:23:21,133 --> 00:23:24,000 Starfleet wishes to evacuate you for your own protection. 605 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,771 Starfleet wishes to evacuate you for your own protection. 606 00:23:25,837 --> 00:23:30,000 Yet Gosheven has decided otherwise. 607 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,842 Yet Gosheven has decided otherwise. 608 00:23:30,909 --> 00:23:33,044 That is his right 609 00:23:33,111 --> 00:23:36,000 and I will not waste time trying to reverse that decision. 610 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,414 and I will not waste time trying to reverse that decision. 611 00:23:36,481 --> 00:23:41,186 I admire your conviction in the face of certain defeat. 612 00:23:41,253 --> 00:23:42,000 Though doomed, your effort will be valiant 613 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:45,023 Though doomed, your effort will be valiant 614 00:23:45,090 --> 00:23:48,000 and when you die 615 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,126 and when you die 616 00:23:48,193 --> 00:23:53,598 you will die for land and for honor. 617 00:23:59,871 --> 00:24:00,000 Your children will understand 618 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,706 Your children will understand 619 00:24:01,773 --> 00:24:05,076 that they are dying for a worthy cause. 620 00:24:05,143 --> 00:24:06,000 Long after the battle is over 621 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:09,514 Long after the battle is over 622 00:24:09,581 --> 00:24:12,000 their courage will be remembered and extolled. 623 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,918 their courage will be remembered and extolled. 624 00:24:12,984 --> 00:24:14,719 Remembered by who? 625 00:24:14,786 --> 00:24:18,000 Yes, that is true. 626 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:20,826 Yes, that is true. 627 00:24:20,892 --> 00:24:23,762 There will be no one left alive to remember. 628 00:24:23,829 --> 00:24:24,000 ( clapping ) 629 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:27,232 ( clapping ) 630 00:24:27,299 --> 00:24:29,234 A valiant try, android. 631 00:24:29,301 --> 00:24:30,000 But what a low opinion you must have of us. 632 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:34,639 But what a low opinion you must have of us. 633 00:24:34,706 --> 00:24:35,574 I was simply attempting 634 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:36,000 to describe your inevitable destruction 635 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,943 to describe your inevitable destruction 636 00:24:38,009 --> 00:24:39,744 in a manner that would have an emotional effect. 637 00:24:39,811 --> 00:24:42,000 And he describes it pretty damn well. 638 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,080 And he describes it pretty damn well. 639 00:24:42,147 --> 00:24:44,082 Are you ready to follow this machine? 640 00:24:44,149 --> 00:24:45,750 Give up without a fight? 641 00:24:45,817 --> 00:24:48,000 He says we're going to lose 642 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,186 He says we're going to lose 643 00:24:48,253 --> 00:24:50,989 but I think that's just his cowardice talking. 644 00:24:51,056 --> 00:24:52,991 MAN: What if he's right and you're wrong? 645 00:24:53,058 --> 00:24:54,000 Shouldn't we consider that possibility? 646 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,961 Shouldn't we consider that possibility? 647 00:24:56,027 --> 00:24:57,495 This colony exists 648 00:24:57,562 --> 00:25:00,000 because generations gave their lives for it. 649 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,899 because generations gave their lives for it. 650 00:25:00,966 --> 00:25:01,900 Many died 651 00:25:01,967 --> 00:25:04,769 before we found a way to adapt to the radiation 652 00:25:04,836 --> 00:25:06,000 and many more died bringing water to this desert. 653 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:08,006 and many more died bringing water to this desert. 654 00:25:08,073 --> 00:25:09,541 My grandfather... 655 00:25:09,608 --> 00:25:10,942 Is buried on that mountain. 656 00:25:11,009 --> 00:25:12,000 Well, who'll be left to bury you? 657 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:12,944 Well, who'll be left to bury you? 658 00:25:19,885 --> 00:25:23,755 Have you considered what this evacuation means? 659 00:25:23,822 --> 00:25:24,000 Everything we have, we abandon. 660 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:27,826 Everything we have, we abandon. 661 00:25:27,893 --> 00:25:30,000 Everything that we have built turns to dust. 662 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,897 Everything that we have built turns to dust. 663 00:25:31,963 --> 00:25:35,901 Everything that we have accomplished means nothing. 664 00:25:35,967 --> 00:25:36,000 Well, I say no. 665 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:37,936 Well, I say no. 666 00:25:38,003 --> 00:25:40,071 You elected me your leader. 667 00:25:40,138 --> 00:25:41,573 Follow me now. 668 00:25:41,640 --> 00:25:42,000 I don't think our chances 669 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,909 I don't think our chances 670 00:25:43,975 --> 00:25:46,912 are as hopeless as he says 671 00:25:46,978 --> 00:25:48,000 and I'm willing to stake our lives on it. 672 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:51,850 and I'm willing to stake our lives on it. 673 00:25:51,917 --> 00:25:54,000 Any objections? 674 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,085 Any objections? 675 00:25:57,289 --> 00:26:00,000 Good, because here we stand. 676 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:03,862 Good, because here we stand. 677 00:26:03,929 --> 00:26:05,096 Aye. 678 00:26:05,163 --> 00:26:06,000 We stand with you, Gosheven. 679 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,632 We stand with you, Gosheven. 680 00:26:13,905 --> 00:26:16,608 Then here you die. 681 00:26:24,916 --> 00:26:26,985 Mr. Data, I just want you to know 682 00:26:27,052 --> 00:26:29,955 that Gosheven doesn't speak for all of us. 683 00:26:30,021 --> 00:26:32,590 I see no reason to die needlessly. 684 00:26:32,657 --> 00:26:34,059 And you? 685 00:26:34,125 --> 00:26:35,593 I'm not sure. 686 00:26:35,660 --> 00:26:36,000 Gosheven's done well for us 687 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,028 Gosheven's done well for us 688 00:26:37,095 --> 00:26:39,764 but I'd like to hear more of what you have to say. 689 00:26:39,831 --> 00:26:41,900 There are many others that feel the same way 690 00:26:41,967 --> 00:26:42,000 but they're very uneasy about confronting Gosheven. 691 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,235 but they're very uneasy about confronting Gosheven. 692 00:26:44,302 --> 00:26:46,972 Get them together and we'll meet at my house. 693 00:26:51,876 --> 00:26:54,000 In our dealings with other non-humanoid races 694 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,846 In our dealings with other non-humanoid races 695 00:26:54,913 --> 00:26:57,983 there has always been some point of reference. 696 00:26:58,049 --> 00:26:59,651 Not so with the Sheliak. 697 00:26:59,718 --> 00:27:00,000 But we must have something in common. 698 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:02,020 But we must have something in common. 699 00:27:02,087 --> 00:27:03,688 We communicate. 700 00:27:03,755 --> 00:27:04,990 Barely. 701 00:27:05,056 --> 00:27:06,000 They have learned several Federation languages 702 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:08,360 They have learned several Federation languages 703 00:27:08,426 --> 00:27:10,895 but theirs continues to elude us. 704 00:27:10,962 --> 00:27:12,000 Telepaths? 705 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,731 Telepaths? 706 00:27:12,797 --> 00:27:17,002 Attempted and failed. 707 00:27:17,068 --> 00:27:18,000 Actually, the fact that any alien race 708 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,738 Actually, the fact that any alien race 709 00:27:19,804 --> 00:27:23,742 communicates with another is quite remarkable. 710 00:27:23,808 --> 00:27:24,000 We are stranded on a planet. 711 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:26,378 We are stranded on a planet. 712 00:27:26,444 --> 00:27:30,000 We have no language in common, but I want to teach you mine. 713 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,281 We have no language in common, but I want to teach you mine. 714 00:27:30,348 --> 00:27:33,218 S'smarith. 715 00:27:33,284 --> 00:27:34,986 What did I just say? 716 00:27:35,053 --> 00:27:36,000 Cup? 717 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,721 Cup? 718 00:27:36,788 --> 00:27:39,224 Glass? 719 00:27:39,290 --> 00:27:40,925 Are you sure? 720 00:27:40,992 --> 00:27:42,000 I may have meant "liquid," "clear," "brown," "hot." 721 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:46,131 I may have meant "liquid," "clear," "brown," "hot." 722 00:27:46,197 --> 00:27:48,000 We conceptualize the universe in relatively the same way. 723 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:51,036 We conceptualize the universe in relatively the same way. 724 00:27:51,102 --> 00:27:52,670 Point taken. 725 00:27:52,737 --> 00:27:54,000 In your talks, you must be extremely accurate. 726 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:59,711 In your talks, you must be extremely accurate. 727 00:27:59,778 --> 00:28:00,000 The treaty is 500,000 words. 728 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:03,381 The treaty is 500,000 words. 729 00:28:03,448 --> 00:28:06,000 The length was to accommodate the Sheliak. 730 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,418 The length was to accommodate the Sheliak. 731 00:28:06,484 --> 00:28:09,087 They consider our language irrational 732 00:28:09,154 --> 00:28:11,956 and demanded this level of complexity 733 00:28:12,023 --> 00:28:14,426 to avoid any future misunderstandings. 734 00:28:14,492 --> 00:28:16,261 RIKER: Captain, we have the vessel 735 00:28:16,327 --> 00:28:18,000 carrying the Sheliak colonists on visual. 736 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:18,696 carrying the Sheliak colonists on visual. 737 00:28:18,763 --> 00:28:20,799 On my way. 738 00:28:20,865 --> 00:28:24,000 So. It begins. 739 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,102 So. It begins. 740 00:28:27,872 --> 00:28:29,107 Hailing frequencies. 741 00:28:29,174 --> 00:28:30,000 Open. 742 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,975 Open. 743 00:28:31,042 --> 00:28:33,912 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Starship Enterprise. 744 00:28:34,946 --> 00:28:36,000 Your purpose, Enterprise? 745 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:37,282 Your purpose, Enterprise? 746 00:28:37,348 --> 00:28:40,819 We desire face-to-face negotiations 747 00:28:40,885 --> 00:28:42,000 to settle the crisis on Tau Cygna V. 748 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,721 to settle the crisis on Tau Cygna V. 749 00:28:43,788 --> 00:28:44,756 Meaningless. 750 00:28:44,823 --> 00:28:47,759 We are entitled to consultation 751 00:28:47,826 --> 00:28:48,000 under paragraph 653, subparagraph nine. 752 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:52,030 under paragraph 653, subparagraph nine. 753 00:28:52,097 --> 00:28:54,000 Granted. 754 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:55,300 Granted. 755 00:28:56,868 --> 00:28:59,104 Was that an invitation? 756 00:28:59,170 --> 00:29:00,000 I am taking it as such. 757 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,106 I am taking it as such. 758 00:29:01,172 --> 00:29:02,107 Counselor. 759 00:29:02,173 --> 00:29:03,241 You have the Bridge, Number One. 760 00:29:03,308 --> 00:29:04,843 Helm, maintain relative position. 761 00:29:04,909 --> 00:29:06,000 Mr. Worf, tell Transporter Room 2 to stand by. 762 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:09,147 Mr. Worf, tell Transporter Room 2 to stand by. 763 00:29:09,214 --> 00:29:11,116 Aye, sir. 764 00:29:11,182 --> 00:29:12,000 And once the Federation resettles us 765 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,351 And once the Federation resettles us 766 00:29:13,418 --> 00:29:14,853 we'll be left alone? 767 00:29:14,919 --> 00:29:16,020 If you so desire. 768 00:29:16,087 --> 00:29:17,021 We do. 769 00:29:17,088 --> 00:29:18,000 We like to do things on our own. 770 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,323 We like to do things on our own. 771 00:29:18,389 --> 00:29:21,192 The Federation will offer as little 772 00:29:21,259 --> 00:29:22,494 or as much help as you dictate. 773 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:24,000 Kentor, are you with us? 774 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,096 Kentor, are you with us? 775 00:29:25,163 --> 00:29:29,534 Yes. The question is, how do we convince Gosheven? 776 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:30,000 Well, why do we need to? 777 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,369 Well, why do we need to? 778 00:29:31,436 --> 00:29:33,037 Because he's respected. 779 00:29:33,104 --> 00:29:35,173 Most people will do what he says. 780 00:29:35,240 --> 00:29:36,000 They respect you, too. 781 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:36,875 They respect you, too. 782 00:29:36,941 --> 00:29:38,476 If you take a stand, they'll fall in line. 783 00:29:38,543 --> 00:29:40,078 I don't know. 784 00:29:40,145 --> 00:29:42,000 Gosheven's got a lot of supporters. 785 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,180 Gosheven's got a lot of supporters. 786 00:29:42,247 --> 00:29:44,415 GOSHEVEN: Don't forget that, Kentor. 787 00:29:47,418 --> 00:29:48,000 I'm disappointed. 788 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,220 I'm disappointed. 789 00:29:49,287 --> 00:29:51,856 I thought we'd settled this. 790 00:29:51,923 --> 00:29:54,000 Apparently, that is not correct. 791 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,425 Apparently, that is not correct. 792 00:29:54,492 --> 00:29:58,129 Still stirring up trouble? 793 00:29:58,196 --> 00:30:00,000 Since when is talk trouble? 794 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,298 Since when is talk trouble? 795 00:30:05,603 --> 00:30:06,000 It's over. 796 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:08,072 It's over. 797 00:30:08,139 --> 00:30:09,374 Don't you get it? 798 00:30:09,440 --> 00:30:11,543 You had your say. 799 00:30:11,609 --> 00:30:12,000 You lost. 800 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:12,911 You lost. 801 00:30:12,977 --> 00:30:15,380 I appear to be reversing that defeat. 802 00:30:15,446 --> 00:30:16,814 No, you're not. 803 00:30:16,881 --> 00:30:18,000 You're just stubborn. 804 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,383 You're just stubborn. 805 00:30:18,449 --> 00:30:20,885 Well, let me tell you something. 806 00:30:23,521 --> 00:30:24,000 So am I. 807 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:26,224 So am I. 808 00:30:26,291 --> 00:30:28,193 Damn you, Gosheven. 809 00:30:28,259 --> 00:30:30,000 You killed him. 810 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,228 You killed him. 811 00:30:30,295 --> 00:30:32,096 I've killed no one. 812 00:30:32,163 --> 00:30:33,865 I merely shut down a machine. 813 00:30:33,932 --> 00:30:35,200 That's it, everyone. 814 00:30:35,266 --> 00:30:36,000 It's time to go home. 815 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:37,068 It's time to go home. 816 00:30:41,105 --> 00:30:42,000 You'll see that I'm right. 817 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,608 You'll see that I'm right. 818 00:31:17,041 --> 00:31:18,000 Advance and speak. 819 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,477 Advance and speak. 820 00:31:29,053 --> 00:31:30,000 Director, we will comply with your request 821 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:34,959 Director, we will comply with your request 822 00:31:35,026 --> 00:31:36,000 to remove the colony from Tau Cygna V 823 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,262 to remove the colony from Tau Cygna V 824 00:31:37,328 --> 00:31:39,063 but we need time. 825 00:31:39,130 --> 00:31:41,432 The given time has elapsed. 826 00:31:41,499 --> 00:31:42,000 We carry the membership 827 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:43,167 We carry the membership 828 00:31:43,234 --> 00:31:45,970 and we will proceed with their debarkation. 829 00:31:46,037 --> 00:31:48,000 The temporary presence of these humans 830 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,273 The temporary presence of these humans 831 00:31:48,339 --> 00:31:50,208 should not interfere with your plans. 832 00:31:50,275 --> 00:31:51,276 Unacceptable. 833 00:31:51,342 --> 00:31:53,411 You must remove the creatures. 834 00:31:53,478 --> 00:31:54,000 I'm trying, but the needed ship 835 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,413 I'm trying, but the needed ship 836 00:31:55,480 --> 00:31:58,082 will not be available for three weeks. 837 00:31:58,149 --> 00:32:00,000 Then you are in violation. 838 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,351 Then you are in violation. 839 00:32:00,418 --> 00:32:02,487 I have admitted that. 840 00:32:02,553 --> 00:32:06,000 I am only asking for a little flexibility. 841 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:08,459 I am only asking for a little flexibility. 842 00:32:08,526 --> 00:32:12,000 Section 501, paragraph 716, subparagraph five. 843 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,964 Section 501, paragraph 716, subparagraph five. 844 00:32:13,031 --> 00:32:17,035 "Unwanted life-forms inhabiting H-Class worlds 845 00:32:17,101 --> 00:32:18,000 may be removed at the discretion of the Sheliak Corporate." 846 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,104 may be removed at the discretion of the Sheliak Corporate." 847 00:32:20,171 --> 00:32:22,373 We will remove them 848 00:32:22,440 --> 00:32:24,000 but you must grant us the time we require. 849 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,343 but you must grant us the time we require. 850 00:32:25,410 --> 00:32:28,613 You need time, Picard, of the Enterprise? 851 00:32:28,680 --> 00:32:30,000 We will save you time. 852 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,515 We will save you time. 853 00:32:30,581 --> 00:32:34,152 We will eradicate the human infestation. 854 00:32:34,218 --> 00:32:35,019 They are not vermin. 855 00:32:35,086 --> 00:32:36,000 They are citizens of the Federation. 856 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,954 They are citizens of the Federation. 857 00:32:37,021 --> 00:32:38,389 I will not permit this outrage! 858 00:32:38,456 --> 00:32:41,359 Intelligent converse is impossible. 859 00:32:41,426 --> 00:32:42,000 You do not discuss. 860 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:43,094 You do not discuss. 861 00:32:43,161 --> 00:32:44,295 You gibber. 862 00:32:44,362 --> 00:32:47,665 Between intelligent species of good will... 863 00:32:51,402 --> 00:32:54,000 I take it the Sheliak just hung up on us again. 864 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:55,373 I take it the Sheliak just hung up on us again. 865 00:33:07,352 --> 00:33:09,287 I was afraid your neural pathways 866 00:33:09,354 --> 00:33:11,322 were scrambled beyond repair. 867 00:33:11,389 --> 00:33:12,000 I am equipped with diagnostic circuits 868 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,591 I am equipped with diagnostic circuits 869 00:33:13,658 --> 00:33:16,294 and am able to correct many malfunctions. 870 00:33:16,361 --> 00:33:18,000 I'm not surprised at Gosheven's behavior 871 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:18,496 I'm not surprised at Gosheven's behavior 872 00:33:18,563 --> 00:33:20,131 but Kentor and the others 873 00:33:20,198 --> 00:33:22,033 they said they were with us. 874 00:33:22,100 --> 00:33:24,000 I guess words don't mean very much. 875 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:24,335 I guess words don't mean very much. 876 00:33:24,402 --> 00:33:27,672 Perhaps that is a part of our difficulty. 877 00:33:27,739 --> 00:33:30,000 Words are all we have been using. 878 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,375 Words are all we have been using. 879 00:33:30,441 --> 00:33:35,513 Humans seem to take much stronger notice of actions. 880 00:33:35,580 --> 00:33:36,000 I require a phaser. 881 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:38,616 I require a phaser. 882 00:33:38,683 --> 00:33:40,284 What's a phaser? 883 00:33:40,351 --> 00:33:41,619 A type of weapon. 884 00:33:41,686 --> 00:33:42,000 Unfortunately, it does not function 885 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:44,355 Unfortunately, it does not function 886 00:33:44,422 --> 00:33:47,492 in the presence of hyperonic radiation. 887 00:33:47,558 --> 00:33:48,000 I will have to be innovative. 888 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:50,094 I will have to be innovative. 889 00:33:52,096 --> 00:33:54,000 Hyperonic radiation randomizes phaser beams 890 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:56,667 Hyperonic radiation randomizes phaser beams 891 00:33:56,734 --> 00:33:59,470 but I believe I can improvise a servocircuit 892 00:33:59,537 --> 00:34:00,000 which will compensate 893 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:02,640 which will compensate 894 00:34:02,707 --> 00:34:04,809 by continuously recollimating the output. 895 00:34:04,876 --> 00:34:06,000 You're using your own neural subprocessors 896 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,478 You're using your own neural subprocessors 897 00:34:07,545 --> 00:34:08,246 to build a smarter phaser. 898 00:34:08,312 --> 00:34:10,148 Essentially correct. 899 00:34:12,717 --> 00:34:14,552 Get word to Gosheven. 900 00:34:14,619 --> 00:34:18,000 Tell him I am coming to the pumping station. 901 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:18,589 Tell him I am coming to the pumping station. 902 00:34:18,656 --> 00:34:23,494 Tell him I am going to destroy the aqueduct. 903 00:34:23,561 --> 00:34:24,000 He'll try to stop you. 904 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:27,265 He'll try to stop you. 905 00:34:27,331 --> 00:34:29,767 I sincerely hope so. 906 00:34:46,384 --> 00:34:47,785 Go to yellow alert. 907 00:34:47,852 --> 00:34:48,000 Shields up. 908 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,786 Shields up. 909 00:34:48,853 --> 00:34:50,388 Aye, sir. 910 00:34:50,455 --> 00:34:52,657 Riker, put us nose-to-nose with the Sheliak vessel. 911 00:34:52,723 --> 00:34:53,758 Any move she makes, match it. 912 00:34:53,825 --> 00:34:54,000 Aye, sir. 913 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,859 Aye, sir. 914 00:34:54,926 --> 00:34:57,462 Mr. Worf, hailing frequency. 915 00:34:57,528 --> 00:34:59,530 Open. 916 00:35:00,698 --> 00:35:03,201 They're not responding. 917 00:35:03,267 --> 00:35:06,000 They don't have to answer. They just have to listen. 918 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:07,138 They don't have to answer. They just have to listen. 919 00:35:07,205 --> 00:35:08,840 Sheliak vessel... 920 00:35:08,906 --> 00:35:11,209 you will have to get past me 921 00:35:11,275 --> 00:35:12,000 to get at the colony on Tau Cygna V. 922 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,811 to get at the colony on Tau Cygna V. 923 00:35:15,379 --> 00:35:17,615 No response. 924 00:35:17,682 --> 00:35:18,000 Close channel. 925 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,250 Close channel. 926 00:35:20,718 --> 00:35:21,886 And get me that treaty. 927 00:35:21,953 --> 00:35:24,000 They've been beating us over the head with it for three days. 928 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,156 They've been beating us over the head with it for three days. 929 00:35:25,223 --> 00:35:27,592 Let's see if we can't find something in it 930 00:35:27,658 --> 00:35:30,000 that we can turn to our own advantage. 931 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,294 that we can turn to our own advantage. 932 00:35:49,981 --> 00:35:52,517 ( yells ) 933 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:57,755 DATA: Stop. 934 00:36:03,528 --> 00:36:06,000 That was the "stun" setting. 935 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,464 That was the "stun" setting. 936 00:36:06,531 --> 00:36:08,299 This is not. 937 00:36:09,934 --> 00:36:11,669 ( all gasping ) 938 00:36:19,810 --> 00:36:22,780 I can reduce this pumping station 939 00:36:22,847 --> 00:36:24,000 to a pile of debris. 940 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,715 to a pile of debris. 941 00:36:24,782 --> 00:36:27,785 But I trust my point is clear. 942 00:36:27,852 --> 00:36:30,000 I am but one android with a single weapon. 943 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,922 I am but one android with a single weapon. 944 00:36:30,988 --> 00:36:33,858 There are hundreds of Sheliak on the way 945 00:36:33,925 --> 00:36:36,000 and their weapons are far more powerful. 946 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:36,794 and their weapons are far more powerful. 947 00:36:36,861 --> 00:36:39,730 They may not offer you a target. 948 00:36:39,797 --> 00:36:42,000 They can obliterate you from orbit. 949 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,567 They can obliterate you from orbit. 950 00:36:42,633 --> 00:36:48,000 You will die, never having seen the faces of your killers. 951 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,839 You will die, never having seen the faces of your killers. 952 00:36:48,906 --> 00:36:51,342 The choice is yours. 953 00:36:53,878 --> 00:36:54,000 There are other places, other challenges. 954 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:57,214 There are other places, other challenges. 955 00:36:57,281 --> 00:36:58,749 ( people agreeing ) 956 00:37:13,664 --> 00:37:15,633 ( groaning ) 957 00:37:40,458 --> 00:37:42,000 I really was willing to stay here and die for this. 958 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,761 I really was willing to stay here and die for this. 959 00:37:43,828 --> 00:37:46,263 I know that. 960 00:37:46,330 --> 00:37:48,000 This is just a thing and things can be replaced. 961 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:51,602 This is just a thing and things can be replaced. 962 00:37:51,669 --> 00:37:53,671 Lives cannot. 963 00:38:12,356 --> 00:38:14,058 WORF: This is hopeless. 964 00:38:14,125 --> 00:38:16,794 Fighting would be preferable. 965 00:38:23,034 --> 00:38:24,000 That's it. 966 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,368 That's it. 967 00:38:24,435 --> 00:38:26,871 I don't follow you, sir. 968 00:38:26,937 --> 00:38:29,707 Mr. Worf, get me the Sheliak. 969 00:38:29,774 --> 00:38:30,000 Yes, sir. 970 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:30,975 Yes, sir. 971 00:38:39,383 --> 00:38:42,000 Coming through, sir. 972 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,353 Coming through, sir. 973 00:38:43,387 --> 00:38:46,657 PICARD: Pursuant to paragraph 1290 974 00:38:46,724 --> 00:38:48,000 I hereby formally request 975 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,859 I hereby formally request 976 00:38:48,926 --> 00:38:52,096 third party arbitration of our dispute. 977 00:38:54,732 --> 00:38:56,600 You have the right. 978 00:38:56,667 --> 00:39:00,000 Furthermore, pursuant to subsection D-3 979 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,871 Furthermore, pursuant to subsection D-3 980 00:39:00,938 --> 00:39:04,842 I name the Grisellas to arbitrate. 981 00:39:04,909 --> 00:39:05,910 Grisellas? 982 00:39:05,976 --> 00:39:06,000 Unfortunately, they are currently 983 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:08,079 Unfortunately, they are currently 984 00:39:08,145 --> 00:39:10,514 in their hibernation cycle. 985 00:39:10,581 --> 00:39:12,000 However, they will awaken in six months 986 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,718 However, they will awaken in six months 987 00:39:13,784 --> 00:39:17,488 at which time we can get this matter settled. 988 00:39:17,555 --> 00:39:18,000 Now, do you want to wait or give me my three weeks? 989 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:21,759 Now, do you want to wait or give me my three weeks? 990 00:39:21,826 --> 00:39:22,827 Absurd. 991 00:39:22,893 --> 00:39:24,000 We carry the membership. 992 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,795 We carry the membership. 993 00:39:24,862 --> 00:39:26,630 We can brook no delay. 994 00:39:26,697 --> 00:39:30,000 Then I hereby declare this treaty in abeyance. 995 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,601 Then I hereby declare this treaty in abeyance. 996 00:39:30,668 --> 00:39:33,504 Wait, negotiation is permissible... 997 00:39:38,042 --> 00:39:39,910 You enjoyed that. 998 00:39:39,977 --> 00:39:42,000 You're damned right. 999 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,146 You're damned right. 1000 00:39:45,616 --> 00:39:47,785 ( com beeping ) 1001 00:39:47,852 --> 00:39:48,000 Captain, they are hailing us. 1002 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:50,988 Captain, they are hailing us. 1003 00:39:57,995 --> 00:40:00,000 ( beeping continues ) 1004 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,464 ( beeping continues ) 1005 00:40:04,034 --> 00:40:05,970 Sir? 1006 00:40:20,050 --> 00:40:21,719 On screen. 1007 00:40:23,154 --> 00:40:24,000 You may have your three weeks, Picard, of the Enterprise. 1008 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:28,559 You may have your three weeks, Picard, of the Enterprise. 1009 00:40:28,626 --> 00:40:30,000 Thank you. 1010 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,561 Thank you. 1011 00:40:37,835 --> 00:40:40,604 Captain, we can do it. 1012 00:40:40,671 --> 00:40:42,000 We can modify the transporters. 1013 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,439 We can modify the transporters. 1014 00:40:42,506 --> 00:40:43,607 Excellent. 1015 00:40:43,674 --> 00:40:44,608 It'll take 15 years 1016 00:40:44,675 --> 00:40:46,010 and a research team of 100... 1017 00:40:46,076 --> 00:40:48,000 Mr. La Forge, I believe we will postpone. 1018 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:50,080 Mr. La Forge, I believe we will postpone. 1019 00:40:50,147 --> 00:40:52,516 Yes, sir. 1020 00:40:59,924 --> 00:41:00,000 Lieutenant Commander Data to Enterprise. 1021 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:02,159 Lieutenant Commander Data to Enterprise. 1022 00:41:02,226 --> 00:41:04,528 I am preparing to leave Tau Cygna V 1023 00:41:04,595 --> 00:41:06,000 and await rendezvous instructions. 1024 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:06,864 and await rendezvous instructions. 1025 00:41:06,931 --> 00:41:08,999 WORF: Acknowledged. Stand by. 1026 00:41:19,877 --> 00:41:21,078 Hi. 1027 00:41:21,145 --> 00:41:23,647 The evacuation plan is going well. 1028 00:41:23,714 --> 00:41:24,000 When the ship arrives, we'll be ready to leave. 1029 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:27,051 When the ship arrives, we'll be ready to leave. 1030 00:41:27,117 --> 00:41:27,918 You succeeded. 1031 00:41:27,985 --> 00:41:30,000 I could not have succeeded 1032 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,087 I could not have succeeded 1033 00:41:30,154 --> 00:41:32,089 without your support and insight. 1034 00:41:32,156 --> 00:41:34,625 I am grateful for your assistance. 1035 00:41:34,692 --> 00:41:35,626 Good. 1036 00:41:35,693 --> 00:41:36,000 Then you won't forget me. 1037 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:37,494 Then you won't forget me. 1038 00:41:37,561 --> 00:41:39,597 I am incapable of forgetting. 1039 00:41:39,663 --> 00:41:42,000 I will remember every detail of my visit here 1040 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,600 I will remember every detail of my visit here 1041 00:41:42,666 --> 00:41:44,001 with perfect clarity. 1042 00:41:44,068 --> 00:41:47,037 But nothing more? 1043 00:41:47,104 --> 00:41:48,000 I do not understand. 1044 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:50,107 I do not understand. 1045 00:41:53,577 --> 00:41:54,000 I guess what I really want to know is... 1046 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:58,682 I guess what I really want to know is... 1047 00:41:58,749 --> 00:42:00,000 do you have any feelings for me? 1048 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:02,086 do you have any feelings for me? 1049 00:42:02,152 --> 00:42:06,000 I have no feelings of any kind. 1050 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,892 I have no feelings of any kind. 1051 00:42:07,958 --> 00:42:12,000 No, of course you don't. 1052 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,162 No, of course you don't. 1053 00:42:23,173 --> 00:42:24,000 What was that for? 1054 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:26,043 What was that for? 1055 00:42:26,110 --> 00:42:29,046 You appeared to need it. 1056 00:42:29,113 --> 00:42:30,000 So you saw that I was unhappy 1057 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:35,052 So you saw that I was unhappy 1058 00:42:35,119 --> 00:42:36,000 and did what you concluded would make me feel better? 1059 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:39,523 and did what you concluded would make me feel better? 1060 00:42:43,394 --> 00:42:45,829 Rational to the last. 1061 00:43:01,412 --> 00:43:04,114 Bye. 1062 00:43:04,181 --> 00:43:05,282 ( door chimes ) 1063 00:43:05,349 --> 00:43:06,000 Come. 1064 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,784 Come. 1065 00:43:06,850 --> 00:43:10,721 ( classical music playing ) 1066 00:43:12,222 --> 00:43:13,223 Welcome home, Mr. Data. 1067 00:43:13,290 --> 00:43:14,258 Well done. 1068 00:43:14,325 --> 00:43:15,359 Thank you, sir. 1069 00:43:15,426 --> 00:43:18,000 ( music continues ) 1070 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,362 ( music continues ) 1071 00:43:18,429 --> 00:43:21,031 The good doctor was kind enough to provide me 1072 00:43:21,098 --> 00:43:23,200 with a recording of your concert. 1073 00:43:23,267 --> 00:43:24,000 Your performance shows... feeling. 1074 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:27,237 Your performance shows... feeling. 1075 00:43:27,304 --> 00:43:30,000 As I have recently reminded others, sir 1076 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,175 As I have recently reminded others, sir 1077 00:43:31,241 --> 00:43:32,910 I have no feeling. 1078 00:43:32,977 --> 00:43:35,346 That's hard to believe. 1079 00:43:35,412 --> 00:43:36,000 Your playing is quite beautiful. 1080 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:39,183 Your playing is quite beautiful. 1081 00:43:39,249 --> 00:43:41,785 Strictly speaking, sir, it is not my playing. 1082 00:43:41,852 --> 00:43:42,000 It is a precise imitation of the techniques 1083 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,688 It is a precise imitation of the techniques 1084 00:43:44,755 --> 00:43:47,224 of Jascha Heifetz and Trenka Bron-ken. 1085 00:43:50,194 --> 00:43:53,230 Is there nothing of Data in what I'm hearing? 1086 00:43:53,297 --> 00:43:54,000 You see, you chose the violinists. 1087 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:56,133 You see, you chose the violinists. 1088 00:43:56,200 --> 00:44:00,000 Heifetz and Bron-ken have radically different styles 1089 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,170 Heifetz and Bron-ken have radically different styles 1090 00:44:00,237 --> 00:44:01,839 different techniques 1091 00:44:01,905 --> 00:44:03,774 and yet you combine them 1092 00:44:03,841 --> 00:44:05,409 successfully. 1093 00:44:05,476 --> 00:44:06,000 I suppose I have learned to be creative, sir... 1094 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:11,382 I suppose I have learned to be creative, sir... 1095 00:44:11,448 --> 00:44:12,000 when necessary. 1096 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:13,684 when necessary. 1097 00:44:16,120 --> 00:44:18,000 Mr. Data, I look forward to your next concert. 1098 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:20,090 Mr. Data, I look forward to your next concert.