1 00:00:02,802 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 43173.5. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,173 Captain's Log, Stardate 43173.5. 3 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:10,009 We are en route to Mintaka III 4 00:00:10,076 --> 00:00:12,000 where a three-man Federation anthropological field team 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:12,278 where a three-man Federation anthropological field team 6 00:00:12,345 --> 00:00:14,414 has been studying the inhabitants. 7 00:00:14,481 --> 00:00:16,516 Our mission is to resupply the outpost 8 00:00:16,583 --> 00:00:18,000 and repair their malfunctioning reactor. 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,119 and repair their malfunctioning reactor. 10 00:00:19,185 --> 00:00:21,121 Mr. La Forge, report. 11 00:00:21,187 --> 00:00:22,422 Well, we finished replicating the 12 00:00:22,489 --> 00:00:23,623 parts they'll need 13 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:24,000 but what I don't understand is why a three-man station 14 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:26,059 but what I don't understand is why a three-man station 15 00:00:26,126 --> 00:00:28,795 would need a reactor capable of producing 4.2 gigawatts. 16 00:00:28,862 --> 00:00:30,000 RIKER: Enough to power a small phaser bank 17 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,297 RIKER: Enough to power a small phaser bank 18 00:00:31,364 --> 00:00:33,099 or a subspace relay station, or... 19 00:00:33,166 --> 00:00:35,568 Or a hologram generator. 20 00:00:35,635 --> 00:00:36,000 Oh, a "duck blind." 21 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:37,771 Oh, a "duck blind." 22 00:00:37,837 --> 00:00:39,305 Right, they're anthropologists. 23 00:00:39,372 --> 00:00:40,540 Mm-hmm. 24 00:00:40,607 --> 00:00:42,000 Who are studying an extended family of Mintakans 25 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,309 Who are studying an extended family of Mintakans 26 00:00:43,376 --> 00:00:46,246 at close range, from a camouflaged observation post. 27 00:00:46,312 --> 00:00:47,614 According to Dr. Barron's 28 00:00:47,680 --> 00:00:48,000 preliminary reports, the Mintakans are 29 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:50,417 preliminary reports, the Mintakans are 30 00:00:50,483 --> 00:00:53,753 proto-Vulcan humanoids at the Bronze Age level. 31 00:00:53,820 --> 00:00:54,000 Quite peaceful and highly rational. 32 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,488 Quite peaceful and highly rational. 33 00:00:55,555 --> 00:00:56,723 Which is not surprising 34 00:00:56,790 --> 00:00:59,592 considering how closely their evolution parallels Vulcan. 35 00:00:59,659 --> 00:01:00,000 Captain, incoming transmission from Mintaka III. 36 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:03,196 Captain, incoming transmission from Mintaka III. 37 00:01:03,263 --> 00:01:04,230 Thank you, Lieutenant. 38 00:01:04,297 --> 00:01:05,365 On screen. 39 00:01:06,399 --> 00:01:07,734 Barron toEnterprise. 40 00:01:07,801 --> 00:01:10,170 Our temporary repairs have failed. 41 00:01:10,236 --> 00:01:12,000 The reactor is now inoperative. 42 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,071 The reactor is now inoperative. 43 00:01:12,138 --> 00:01:13,740 PICARD: Do you have battery backup? 44 00:01:13,807 --> 00:01:15,375 Three hours at best. 45 00:01:15,442 --> 00:01:17,477 Captain, if we increase to warp 7 46 00:01:17,544 --> 00:01:18,000 we can be there in 23 minutes. 47 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,612 we can be there in 23 minutes. 48 00:01:19,679 --> 00:01:21,214 PICARD: Make it so. 49 00:01:21,281 --> 00:01:23,450 We're on our way... 50 00:01:23,516 --> 00:01:24,000 (explosion, people screaming) 51 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:27,620 (explosion, people screaming) 52 00:01:51,744 --> 00:01:54,000 We've lost contact, sir. 53 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,514 We've lost contact, sir. 54 00:01:54,581 --> 00:01:57,584 Increase to warp 9. 55 00:02:26,779 --> 00:02:30,000 Space, the final frontier. 56 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:31,251 Space, the final frontier. 57 00:02:31,317 --> 00:02:35,154 These are the voyages of the StarshipEnterprise. 58 00:02:35,221 --> 00:02:36,000 Its continuing mission-- 59 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,156 Its continuing mission-- 60 00:02:37,223 --> 00:02:40,927 to explore strange new worlds 61 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:42,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 62 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:45,532 to seek out new life and new civilizations 63 00:02:45,598 --> 00:02:48,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 64 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,602 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 65 00:04:01,975 --> 00:04:04,711 LA FORGE: The framework's still charged, so watch it. 66 00:04:14,554 --> 00:04:17,523 Why did we have to come so early? 67 00:04:17,590 --> 00:04:18,000 When the sun reaches its zenith 68 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,792 When the sun reaches its zenith 69 00:04:19,859 --> 00:04:21,394 I have to be ready to take the measurements. 70 00:04:21,461 --> 00:04:22,629 You'll be ready. 71 00:04:22,695 --> 00:04:24,000 You've read the sundial hundreds of times. 72 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:25,832 You've read the sundial hundreds of times. 73 00:04:25,898 --> 00:04:28,901 Yes, Father, but never as the appointed Record Keeper. 74 00:04:36,009 --> 00:04:40,546 You're taking your duties quite seriously. 75 00:04:40,613 --> 00:04:42,000 Your mother would have been very proud of you. 76 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,616 Your mother would have been very proud of you. 77 00:04:46,619 --> 00:04:48,000 What is that? 78 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,554 What is that? 79 00:04:48,621 --> 00:04:50,556 Up there, Father. 80 00:04:50,623 --> 00:04:51,924 What is it? 81 00:04:51,991 --> 00:04:53,559 I don't know. 82 00:05:06,639 --> 00:05:07,940 Keep work... 83 00:05:08,007 --> 00:05:08,841 Palmer... 84 00:05:08,908 --> 00:05:11,344 CRUSHER: It's all right, it's all right. 85 00:05:18,785 --> 00:05:21,454 The holographic generator is now functioning, sir. 86 00:05:21,521 --> 00:05:23,956 All we need now is power. 87 00:05:24,023 --> 00:05:25,658 Almost there. 88 00:05:46,679 --> 00:05:48,000 You wait here, Oji. 89 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,681 You wait here, Oji. 90 00:06:31,124 --> 00:06:34,393 BEVERLY: Enterprise,beam Martinez and his patient 91 00:06:34,460 --> 00:06:36,000 directly to Sick Bay. 92 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,462 directly to Sick Bay. 93 00:06:48,875 --> 00:06:50,443 DATA: Commander... 94 00:06:52,078 --> 00:06:53,412 (screams) 95 00:06:54,747 --> 00:06:56,048 (screaming) 96 00:07:04,757 --> 00:07:06,000 RIKER: Doctor, be careful. 97 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,192 RIKER: Doctor, be careful. 98 00:07:06,259 --> 00:07:09,462 CRUSHER: I've got to get down there. 99 00:07:33,219 --> 00:07:35,087 Crusher toEnterprise. 100 00:07:35,154 --> 00:07:36,000 Medical emergency. 101 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,856 Medical emergency. 102 00:07:36,923 --> 00:07:39,625 Two to beam directly to Sick Bay. 103 00:07:39,692 --> 00:07:41,794 TRANSPORTER CHIEF: Aye, Doctor. 104 00:07:52,805 --> 00:07:54,000 That should do it. 105 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:54,473 That should do it. 106 00:07:57,677 --> 00:08:00,000 (equipment powering up) 107 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:00,680 (equipment powering up) 108 00:08:42,355 --> 00:08:45,091 You increased the levels of tricordrazine? 109 00:08:48,995 --> 00:08:50,162 Let me see his chart, please. 110 00:08:50,229 --> 00:08:51,163 Yes, Doctor. 111 00:08:51,230 --> 00:08:52,198 Has Barron stabilized? 112 00:08:52,265 --> 00:08:54,000 His vital signs are much improved. 113 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:54,800 His vital signs are much improved. 114 00:08:57,069 --> 00:08:58,871 Keep your eye on him. 115 00:09:00,006 --> 00:09:02,541 CRUSHER: When was the last injection? 116 00:09:02,608 --> 00:09:03,943 About six minutes ago. 117 00:09:04,010 --> 00:09:04,944 That's good. 118 00:09:05,011 --> 00:09:06,000 PICARD: Dr. Crusher. 119 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,613 PICARD: Dr. Crusher. 120 00:09:12,885 --> 00:09:16,956 Before you start quoting me the Prime Directive 121 00:09:17,023 --> 00:09:18,000 he'd already seen us, the damage was done. 122 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,925 he'd already seen us, the damage was done. 123 00:09:18,991 --> 00:09:21,227 It was either bring him aboard or let him die. 124 00:09:21,294 --> 00:09:22,962 Then why didn't you let him die? 125 00:09:23,029 --> 00:09:24,000 Becausewewere responsible for his injuries. 126 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:27,266 Becausewewere responsible for his injuries. 127 00:09:27,333 --> 00:09:30,000 I am not sure that I concur with that reasoning, Doctor 128 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,203 I am not sure that I concur with that reasoning, Doctor 129 00:09:31,270 --> 00:09:35,074 but, now that he's here, you must remove all memory 130 00:09:35,141 --> 00:09:36,000 of his encounter with the away team. 131 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,877 of his encounter with the away team. 132 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:39,979 By erasing short-term recall. 133 00:09:40,046 --> 00:09:42,000 It has been accomplished before. 134 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,214 It has been accomplished before. 135 00:09:42,281 --> 00:09:45,618 I am familiar with Dr. Pulaski's technique. 136 00:09:45,685 --> 00:09:47,119 But I can't guarantee 137 00:09:47,186 --> 00:09:48,000 it'll be effective on Mintakan brain chemistry. 138 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:49,355 it'll be effective on Mintakan brain chemistry. 139 00:09:49,422 --> 00:09:51,691 Their lyosome levels are much lower. 140 00:09:51,757 --> 00:09:54,000 BARRON: Wait. No, no, we must evacuate. 141 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:55,094 BARRON: Wait. No, no, we must evacuate. 142 00:09:55,161 --> 00:09:57,363 Dr. Barron, you're on theEnterprise. 143 00:09:57,430 --> 00:09:59,765 You're safe. 144 00:09:59,832 --> 00:10:00,000 The others? 145 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:01,867 The others? 146 00:10:01,934 --> 00:10:04,170 Dr. Warren is here. 147 00:10:04,236 --> 00:10:05,037 We're doing all we can. 148 00:10:05,104 --> 00:10:06,000 BARRON: And Palmer? Where is Palmer? 149 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,872 BARRON: And Palmer? Where is Palmer? 150 00:10:06,939 --> 00:10:08,274 PICARD: He's still on Mintaka III. 151 00:10:08,341 --> 00:10:10,009 BARRON: Picard, you have to find him. 152 00:10:10,076 --> 00:10:11,010 We will. 153 00:10:11,077 --> 00:10:12,000 He may be hurt. 154 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,111 He may be hurt. 155 00:10:12,178 --> 00:10:15,348 Rest assured we shall not leave until he is located. 156 00:10:15,414 --> 00:10:17,616 Thank you, Picard. 157 00:10:23,956 --> 00:10:24,000 Picard to Bridge. 158 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:24,924 Picard to Bridge. 159 00:10:24,991 --> 00:10:26,125 Report. 160 00:10:26,192 --> 00:10:30,000 WORF: Scans of the planet detect no humans, Captain. 161 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,062 WORF: Scans of the planet detect no humans, Captain. 162 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:32,732 Very well. Put us in a close orbit. 163 00:10:32,798 --> 00:10:35,034 Sir, a close orbit will increase sensor efficiency 164 00:10:35,101 --> 00:10:36,000 by only four percent. 165 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:36,635 by only four percent. 166 00:10:36,702 --> 00:10:38,904 I want that four percent, Lieutenant. 167 00:10:38,971 --> 00:10:40,806 Aye, sir. 168 00:10:40,873 --> 00:10:42,000 Picard out. 169 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:43,642 Picard out. 170 00:10:43,709 --> 00:10:45,211 Picard. 171 00:10:45,277 --> 00:10:46,979 CRUSHER: Damn. 172 00:10:54,120 --> 00:10:57,390 Well, Doctor, your next task is clear. 173 00:11:26,886 --> 00:11:27,887 Oji? 174 00:11:30,156 --> 00:11:31,257 Oji! 175 00:11:31,323 --> 00:11:33,826 Oji! 176 00:11:35,094 --> 00:11:36,000 Oji! 177 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:37,296 Oji! 178 00:11:39,031 --> 00:11:40,399 Father? 179 00:11:42,468 --> 00:11:44,170 Here. 180 00:11:46,906 --> 00:11:48,000 Oji. 181 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,307 Oji. 182 00:11:48,374 --> 00:11:50,976 Father! 183 00:11:52,411 --> 00:11:54,000 I thought I'd never see you again. 184 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:54,880 I thought I'd never see you again. 185 00:11:54,947 --> 00:11:57,149 When you and the woman vanished 186 00:11:57,216 --> 00:12:00,000 I was sure you were dead. 187 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,152 I was sure you were dead. 188 00:12:00,219 --> 00:12:04,490 I think I was, but I was brought back to life. 189 00:12:04,557 --> 00:12:06,000 Oji, I awoke in an incredible place 190 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:09,995 Oji, I awoke in an incredible place 191 00:12:10,062 --> 00:12:12,000 and my wounds were gone. 192 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:12,998 and my wounds were gone. 193 00:12:13,065 --> 00:12:14,967 I had been healed. 194 00:12:15,034 --> 00:12:18,000 How is that possible? 195 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:18,204 How is that possible? 196 00:12:23,075 --> 00:12:24,000 Long ago, our people believed in beings with great powers 197 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:27,379 Long ago, our people believed in beings with great powers 198 00:12:27,446 --> 00:12:30,000 and those beings made the rains come. 199 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:30,015 and those beings made the rains come. 200 00:12:30,082 --> 00:12:31,851 They told the sun when to rise. 201 00:12:31,917 --> 00:12:35,321 They caused all life to be born, to grow, to die. 202 00:12:35,387 --> 00:12:36,000 But those are just tales, Father, old superstitions. 203 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:38,090 But those are just tales, Father, old superstitions. 204 00:12:38,157 --> 00:12:39,492 But perhaps the beliefs 205 00:12:39,558 --> 00:12:42,000 of our ancestors are true. 206 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,528 of our ancestors are true. 207 00:12:42,595 --> 00:12:47,299 Nothing else can explain what's happened. 208 00:12:47,366 --> 00:12:48,000 Everything has changed now, Oji. 209 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:51,036 Everything has changed now, Oji. 210 00:12:51,103 --> 00:12:53,272 We must tell the others. 211 00:12:58,844 --> 00:12:59,778 Barron is stable 212 00:12:59,845 --> 00:13:00,000 but Warren is still critical. 213 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,046 but Warren is still critical. 214 00:13:01,113 --> 00:13:02,047 Palmer is missing. 215 00:13:02,114 --> 00:13:04,550 Scan of the planet shows Mintakan life-forms only 216 00:13:04,617 --> 00:13:05,784 no humans, however... 217 00:13:05,851 --> 00:13:06,000 The area around the duck blind exhibits Karst topography-- 218 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:09,388 The area around the duck blind exhibits Karst topography-- 219 00:13:09,455 --> 00:13:12,000 sinkholes, underground rivers and caverns. 220 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,057 sinkholes, underground rivers and caverns. 221 00:13:12,124 --> 00:13:13,826 And the rock strata contains 222 00:13:13,893 --> 00:13:16,195 a high concentration of thallium compound 223 00:13:16,262 --> 00:13:18,000 which may be obstructing our sensor beams. 224 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,864 which may be obstructing our sensor beams. 225 00:13:18,931 --> 00:13:20,466 So, if Palmer, in his delirium, fled into a cave 226 00:13:20,533 --> 00:13:23,335 we may be unable to detect his life signs. 227 00:13:23,402 --> 00:13:24,000 Correct, sir. 228 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,204 Correct, sir. 229 00:13:25,271 --> 00:13:29,208 Captain, if he is still alive, he needs medical attention. 230 00:13:29,275 --> 00:13:30,000 We must send an away team to locate him. 231 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:32,344 We must send an away team to locate him. 232 00:13:32,411 --> 00:13:34,146 But our presence must not interfere 233 00:13:34,213 --> 00:13:34,580 with the cultural development of 234 00:13:34,647 --> 00:13:36,000 the Mintakans. 235 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,415 the Mintakans. 236 00:13:36,482 --> 00:13:39,351 Agreed. Further contamination must be prevented. 237 00:13:41,420 --> 00:13:42,000 I have a suggestion. 238 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,389 I have a suggestion. 239 00:13:45,991 --> 00:13:48,000 RIKER: First Officer's Log, Stardate 43174.2. 240 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:49,228 RIKER: First Officer's Log, Stardate 43174.2. 241 00:13:49,295 --> 00:13:52,097 Counselor Troi and I are beaming down 242 00:13:52,164 --> 00:13:54,000 to Mintaka III to locate Dr. Palmer 243 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:54,233 to Mintaka III to locate Dr. Palmer 244 00:13:54,300 --> 00:13:58,003 and to determine the extent of the cultural contamination. 245 00:13:58,070 --> 00:13:59,572 Dr. Crusher has temporarily 246 00:13:59,638 --> 00:14:00,000 altered our features and skin color. 247 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:02,107 altered our features and skin color. 248 00:14:02,174 --> 00:14:05,077 She's also implanted subcutaneous communicators 249 00:14:05,144 --> 00:14:06,000 so that any transmissions we receive 250 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:07,279 so that any transmissions we receive 251 00:14:07,346 --> 00:14:09,515 will be inaudible to the Mintakans. 252 00:14:09,582 --> 00:14:11,383 Riker toEnterprise Do you hear me? 253 00:14:11,450 --> 00:14:12,000 DATA: Perfectly, Commander. 254 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:12,985 DATA: Perfectly, Commander. 255 00:14:13,052 --> 00:14:15,120 I will be monitoring you continuously. 256 00:14:15,187 --> 00:14:17,890 Mintakan emotions are quite interesting. 257 00:14:17,957 --> 00:14:18,000 Like the Vulcans, they have highly ordered minds. 258 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:21,193 Like the Vulcans, they have highly ordered minds. 259 00:14:21,260 --> 00:14:22,895 A very sensible people. 260 00:14:22,962 --> 00:14:24,000 For example, Mintakan women precede their mates. 261 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,198 For example, Mintakan women precede their mates. 262 00:14:26,265 --> 00:14:28,267 It's a signal to other women. 263 00:14:28,334 --> 00:14:30,000 RIKER: "This man's taken. Get your own"? 264 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:31,203 RIKER: "This man's taken. Get your own"? 265 00:14:31,270 --> 00:14:32,071 Not precisely. 266 00:14:32,137 --> 00:14:34,873 More like, "if you want his services 267 00:14:34,940 --> 00:14:36,000 I'm the one you have to negotiate with." 268 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:37,543 I'm the one you have to negotiate with." 269 00:14:37,610 --> 00:14:39,411 What kind of "services"? 270 00:14:39,478 --> 00:14:40,546 All kinds. 271 00:14:40,613 --> 00:14:42,000 They are a sensible race. 272 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,115 They are a sensible race. 273 00:14:43,182 --> 00:14:45,050 (group of people talking) 274 00:14:45,117 --> 00:14:47,086 (bird crowing) 275 00:14:47,152 --> 00:14:48,000 (animals bleating) 276 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,188 (animals bleating) 277 00:15:11,477 --> 00:15:12,000 FATHER: I understand your skepticism. 278 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:13,646 FATHER: I understand your skepticism. 279 00:15:13,712 --> 00:15:15,447 If it hadn't happened to me 280 00:15:15,514 --> 00:15:17,916 I would find it difficult to accept as well. 281 00:15:17,983 --> 00:15:18,000 OJI: But it did happen, just as we've said. 282 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,585 OJI: But it did happen, just as we've said. 283 00:15:19,652 --> 00:15:22,588 FATHER: Fento, you know the legends better than anyone. 284 00:15:22,655 --> 00:15:24,000 Do they not speak of beings like the kind I've seen? 285 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,258 Do they not speak of beings like the kind I've seen? 286 00:15:26,325 --> 00:15:28,260 Who could vanish like smoke? 287 00:15:28,327 --> 00:15:30,000 There are the stories of the Overseer 288 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,663 There are the stories of the Overseer 289 00:15:30,729 --> 00:15:33,065 who could appear and disappear at will. 290 00:15:33,132 --> 00:15:36,000 And couldn't this Overseer heal the dead? 291 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:36,669 And couldn't this Overseer heal the dead? 292 00:15:36,735 --> 00:15:42,000 FENTO: He had supreme power, or so our ancestors believed. 293 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:42,007 FENTO: He had supreme power, or so our ancestors believed. 294 00:15:42,074 --> 00:15:45,311 I believe I have seen the Overseer. 295 00:15:45,377 --> 00:15:48,000 He is called... the Picard. 296 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,480 He is called... the Picard. 297 00:15:48,547 --> 00:15:49,682 Uh-oh. 298 00:15:49,748 --> 00:15:51,517 His memory is intact. 299 00:15:51,583 --> 00:15:53,686 The procedure didn't work. 300 00:15:53,752 --> 00:15:54,000 Liko, all this talk of supernatural beings 301 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:56,255 Liko, all this talk of supernatural beings 302 00:15:56,322 --> 00:15:59,258 no one has believed that for countless generations. 303 00:15:59,325 --> 00:16:00,000 Just as we no longer believe 304 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:01,293 Just as we no longer believe 305 00:16:01,360 --> 00:16:03,362 that the stars control our fates 306 00:16:03,429 --> 00:16:06,000 or the spirits of the dead haunt the living. 307 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:07,132 or the spirits of the dead haunt the living. 308 00:16:08,567 --> 00:16:12,000 Nuria, I'm not saying that all the old beliefs are true 309 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,971 Nuria, I'm not saying that all the old beliefs are true 310 00:16:13,038 --> 00:16:15,441 but Ididsee the Picard 311 00:16:15,507 --> 00:16:18,000 and I was restored back to life. 312 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:19,645 and I was restored back to life. 313 00:16:19,712 --> 00:16:21,246 We are visitors. 314 00:16:21,313 --> 00:16:24,000 We've come to trade our cloth. 315 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,083 We've come to trade our cloth. 316 00:16:24,149 --> 00:16:25,250 May we speak? 317 00:16:25,317 --> 00:16:26,652 Please do. 318 00:16:26,719 --> 00:16:28,120 We welcome outsiders. 319 00:16:28,187 --> 00:16:29,555 I am Nuria. 320 00:16:29,621 --> 00:16:30,000 I am Troi 321 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,656 I am Troi 322 00:16:30,723 --> 00:16:33,125 and this is Riker. 323 00:16:33,192 --> 00:16:35,694 You had a very interesting dream. 324 00:16:35,761 --> 00:16:36,000 Dream? 325 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,529 Dream? 326 00:16:37,596 --> 00:16:39,064 It was real. 327 00:16:40,733 --> 00:16:42,000 My father and I both witnessed these beings. 328 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,135 My father and I both witnessed these beings. 329 00:16:43,202 --> 00:16:45,337 If you are father and daughter 330 00:16:45,404 --> 00:16:48,000 you may well have shared the same dream. 331 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,407 you may well have shared the same dream. 332 00:16:49,608 --> 00:16:51,477 That is not reasonable. 333 00:16:51,543 --> 00:16:54,000 Is that any less reasonable than being magically transformed 334 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:55,347 Is that any less reasonable than being magically transformed 335 00:16:55,414 --> 00:16:57,383 to another place by the Picard? 336 00:16:57,449 --> 00:16:58,617 MINTAKAN: Nuria! 337 00:16:58,684 --> 00:17:00,000 LIKO: It has to be Palmer. 338 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,587 LIKO: It has to be Palmer. 339 00:17:01,653 --> 00:17:03,555 The one the Picard wished to find. 340 00:17:03,622 --> 00:17:04,556 Remarkable. 341 00:17:04,623 --> 00:17:06,000 You were speaking the truth. 342 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:06,558 You were speaking the truth. 343 00:17:06,625 --> 00:17:08,627 The Picard will be pleased. 344 00:17:14,500 --> 00:17:15,701 Riker to Picard. 345 00:17:15,768 --> 00:17:17,169 PICARD: Go ahead, Number One. 346 00:17:17,236 --> 00:17:18,000 We have a problem. 347 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,504 We have a problem. 348 00:17:18,570 --> 00:17:19,772 The contamination? 349 00:17:19,838 --> 00:17:22,174 RIKER: It's worse than we suspected. 350 00:17:22,241 --> 00:17:24,000 The Mintakans are beginning to believe in a god 351 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,444 The Mintakans are beginning to believe in a god 352 00:17:25,511 --> 00:17:29,648 and the one they've chosen... is you. 353 00:17:36,288 --> 00:17:38,624 Picard, you must beam Palmer aboard immediately. 354 00:17:38,690 --> 00:17:40,125 Without medical attention... 355 00:17:40,192 --> 00:17:41,493 It's not as simple as that. 356 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:42,000 He is surrounded by Mintakans. 357 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,561 He is surrounded by Mintakans. 358 00:17:42,628 --> 00:17:43,695 If he should dematerializes before their eyes... 359 00:17:43,762 --> 00:17:47,199 It will slightly increase the cultural contamination 360 00:17:47,266 --> 00:17:48,000 which already exists. 361 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:48,467 which already exists. 362 00:17:48,534 --> 00:17:51,670 A small price for saving Palmer's life. 363 00:17:52,805 --> 00:17:54,000 Number One. 364 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,206 Number One. 365 00:17:54,273 --> 00:17:57,075 Is there any chance of freeing Palmer 366 00:17:57,142 --> 00:17:58,210 and transporting up unseen? 367 00:17:58,277 --> 00:17:59,211 We can try. 368 00:17:59,278 --> 00:18:00,000 Try hard. 369 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,546 Try hard. 370 00:18:00,612 --> 00:18:01,647 Picard out. 371 00:18:01,713 --> 00:18:03,148 Picard, I must protest. 372 00:18:03,215 --> 00:18:05,417 You're endangering Palmer with this delay. 373 00:18:05,484 --> 00:18:06,000 I am aware of that 374 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,419 I am aware of that 375 00:18:07,486 --> 00:18:10,289 but each of us, including Dr. Palmer 376 00:18:10,355 --> 00:18:12,000 took an oath that we would uphold the Prime Directive 377 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:14,660 took an oath that we would uphold the Prime Directive 378 00:18:14,726 --> 00:18:17,663 if necessary, with our lives. 379 00:18:17,729 --> 00:18:18,000 MINTAKAN: Quago and I were hunting off the third ridge. 380 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:20,666 MINTAKAN: Quago and I were hunting off the third ridge. 381 00:18:20,732 --> 00:18:23,302 We followed a hornbuck into a cave. 382 00:18:23,368 --> 00:18:24,000 The stranger was there, asleep. 383 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,304 The stranger was there, asleep. 384 00:18:25,370 --> 00:18:27,606 This Palmer is one of the Overseer's servants? 385 00:18:27,673 --> 00:18:30,000 Yes, the Picard has many servants. 386 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:30,309 Yes, the Picard has many servants. 387 00:18:30,375 --> 00:18:32,311 Isn't that true, Fento? 388 00:18:32,377 --> 00:18:33,779 Well, according to legend. 389 00:18:33,846 --> 00:18:36,000 But if this Palmer is the servant of the Overseer 390 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:36,849 But if this Palmer is the servant of the Overseer 391 00:18:36,915 --> 00:18:39,518 what was he doing in the cave? 392 00:18:39,585 --> 00:18:41,320 Perhaps he ran away. 393 00:18:41,386 --> 00:18:42,000 Or he failed the Picard somehow and was hiding from him. 394 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:44,223 Or he failed the Picard somehow and was hiding from him. 395 00:18:44,289 --> 00:18:47,659 We should bind him in case he wakes and tries to escape. 396 00:18:47,726 --> 00:18:48,000 It's senseless for this stranger 397 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:50,195 It's senseless for this stranger 398 00:18:50,262 --> 00:18:51,530 to be held captive. 399 00:18:51,597 --> 00:18:54,000 All this talk of the Overseer-- 400 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,132 All this talk of the Overseer-- 401 00:18:54,199 --> 00:18:55,400 it's old superstitions. 402 00:18:55,467 --> 00:18:56,535 NURIA: I disagree. 403 00:18:56,602 --> 00:18:59,905 All the evidence indicates that the Overseer exists. 404 00:18:59,972 --> 00:19:00,000 And I heard the Picard say 405 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:02,474 And I heard the Picard say 406 00:19:02,541 --> 00:19:04,710 he wanted to find Palmer. 407 00:19:04,776 --> 00:19:06,000 Then by keeping Palmer safe, we will please the Picard. 408 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:09,214 Then by keeping Palmer safe, we will please the Picard. 409 00:19:09,281 --> 00:19:12,000 And he will grant us favors in return. 410 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:12,417 And he will grant us favors in return. 411 00:19:12,484 --> 00:19:13,485 Favors? 412 00:19:13,552 --> 00:19:14,553 It is said 413 00:19:14,620 --> 00:19:16,889 that the Overseer is all-powerful. 414 00:19:16,955 --> 00:19:18,000 He can provide gentle winters 415 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,358 He can provide gentle winters 416 00:19:19,424 --> 00:19:23,795 plentiful hunting, fertile crops, anything. 417 00:19:23,862 --> 00:19:24,000 He could even bring back those who have died. 418 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:27,933 He could even bring back those who have died. 419 00:19:30,536 --> 00:19:32,471 NURIA: It's agreed. 420 00:19:32,538 --> 00:19:35,374 We will save Palmer for the Picard. 421 00:19:35,440 --> 00:19:36,000 I've seen another one like Palmer. 422 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:38,377 I've seen another one like Palmer. 423 00:19:38,443 --> 00:19:40,746 LIKO: Another servant of the Picard? 424 00:19:40,812 --> 00:19:42,000 He's headed towards the caves. 425 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,248 He's headed towards the caves. 426 00:19:43,315 --> 00:19:45,250 Fento, stay and bind Palmer. 427 00:19:45,317 --> 00:19:46,318 Come quickly. 428 00:19:46,385 --> 00:19:48,000 Bring your bow. Bring your bow. 429 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,854 Bring your bow. Bring your bow. 430 00:20:01,700 --> 00:20:03,335 Over there. 431 00:20:04,836 --> 00:20:06,000 Well, that knot won't hold. 432 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,271 Well, that knot won't hold. 433 00:20:06,338 --> 00:20:07,539 If I may? 434 00:20:07,606 --> 00:20:08,640 Please do. 435 00:20:08,707 --> 00:20:10,275 You need a knot 436 00:20:10,342 --> 00:20:12,000 that will tighten under pressure. 437 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,277 that will tighten under pressure. 438 00:20:12,344 --> 00:20:13,545 Let me show you. 439 00:20:25,390 --> 00:20:27,559 Father, the sun's reaching its zenith. 440 00:20:27,626 --> 00:20:29,561 If I don't go to measure... 441 00:20:29,628 --> 00:20:30,000 Go. 442 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,996 Go. 443 00:20:33,865 --> 00:20:35,434 Forgive me, friend 444 00:20:35,500 --> 00:20:36,000 but the stranger must be set free. 445 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:38,637 but the stranger must be set free. 446 00:21:03,061 --> 00:21:04,496 Riker? 447 00:21:07,432 --> 00:21:08,467 Riker toEnterprise. 448 00:21:08,533 --> 00:21:10,836 Lock on and prepare to beam us directly to Sick Bay 449 00:21:10,902 --> 00:21:12,000 but hang on for my signal. 450 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,337 but hang on for my signal. 451 00:21:12,404 --> 00:21:13,772 DATA: Acknowledged, Commander. 452 00:21:13,839 --> 00:21:15,374 Riker, stop! 453 00:21:15,440 --> 00:21:16,842 Riker! 454 00:21:16,908 --> 00:21:18,000 Oji?! 455 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,043 Oji?! 456 00:21:18,110 --> 00:21:19,845 It's Riker. 457 00:21:19,911 --> 00:21:21,346 He's taking Palmer! 458 00:21:21,413 --> 00:21:22,481 Hali! 459 00:21:22,547 --> 00:21:24,000 Yari, don't let her escape! 460 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:24,783 Yari, don't let her escape! 461 00:22:30,615 --> 00:22:31,783 I'm clear. 462 00:22:31,850 --> 00:22:33,351 Energize. 463 00:22:45,997 --> 00:22:48,000 Data, has Counselor Troi beamed up? 464 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:48,633 Data, has Counselor Troi beamed up? 465 00:22:48,700 --> 00:22:49,835 DATA: Negative, Commander. 466 00:22:49,901 --> 00:22:54,000 Sensors show she is in the midst of a group of Mintakans. 467 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,639 Sensors show she is in the midst of a group of Mintakans. 468 00:22:54,706 --> 00:22:56,374 Damn. 469 00:23:03,014 --> 00:23:05,717 NURIA: He is all right. 470 00:23:05,784 --> 00:23:06,000 Hali, find Riker and Palmer. 471 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:08,787 Hali, find Riker and Palmer. 472 00:23:10,789 --> 00:23:12,000 Why did you and Riker take Palmer from us? 473 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,959 Why did you and Riker take Palmer from us? 474 00:23:14,025 --> 00:23:15,927 We did not take Palmer. 475 00:23:15,994 --> 00:23:17,195 We set him free. 476 00:23:17,262 --> 00:23:18,000 Riker and I do not believe in these fables about an Overseer. 477 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:21,867 Riker and I do not believe in these fables about an Overseer. 478 00:23:21,933 --> 00:23:24,000 LIKO: Don't you realize what you've done? 479 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:24,770 LIKO: Don't you realize what you've done? 480 00:23:24,836 --> 00:23:28,874 You have angered the Picard, and we may all suffer for it. 481 00:23:28,940 --> 00:23:30,000 I know. I have seen him. 482 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,675 I know. I have seen him. 483 00:23:30,742 --> 00:23:31,977 He is all-powerful. 484 00:23:32,043 --> 00:23:34,813 Fento, weren't there stories about the Overseer 485 00:23:34,880 --> 00:23:36,000 destroying those who offended him? 486 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:37,082 destroying those who offended him? 487 00:23:37,149 --> 00:23:38,750 Stories, nothing more. 488 00:23:38,817 --> 00:23:41,486 NURIA: Liko, we'll get Palmer back. 489 00:23:41,553 --> 00:23:42,000 Riker was carrying him. 490 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:43,488 Riker was carrying him. 491 00:23:43,555 --> 00:23:45,524 They can't have gone far. 492 00:23:45,590 --> 00:23:48,000 Still, the Picard may blame us for letting Palmer escape. 493 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:50,028 Still, the Picard may blame us for letting Palmer escape. 494 00:23:52,631 --> 00:23:54,000 Perhaps we should punish her. 495 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:56,701 Perhaps we should punish her. 496 00:23:56,768 --> 00:23:58,136 Let the Overseer know 497 00:23:58,203 --> 00:24:00,000 that she and Riker acted alone. 498 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:00,806 that she and Riker acted alone. 499 00:24:00,872 --> 00:24:03,008 We will keep Troi captive. 500 00:24:03,074 --> 00:24:04,943 That's not enough. 501 00:24:05,010 --> 00:24:06,000 You would have us harm her? 502 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:08,613 You would have us harm her? 503 00:24:11,183 --> 00:24:12,000 If it will hold off the Picard's anger, yes. 504 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:16,721 If it will hold off the Picard's anger, yes. 505 00:24:16,788 --> 00:24:18,000 I've seen how powerful he is. 506 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:19,491 I've seen how powerful he is. 507 00:24:22,961 --> 00:24:24,000 I am unwilling to hurt her needlessly. 508 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,664 I am unwilling to hurt her needlessly. 509 00:24:25,730 --> 00:24:28,533 We will wait for Hali to return. 510 00:24:28,600 --> 00:24:30,000 And if they don't find Palmer? 511 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,603 And if they don't find Palmer? 512 00:24:37,108 --> 00:24:40,612 Then we may do as Liko suggests. 513 00:24:47,686 --> 00:24:48,000 Doctor, you believe 514 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,920 Doctor, you believe 515 00:24:48,987 --> 00:24:51,923 the Mintakansarecapable of harming Counselor Troi? 516 00:24:51,990 --> 00:24:54,000 They are not normally a violent people 517 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:54,092 They are not normally a violent people 518 00:24:54,159 --> 00:24:56,695 but these are extraordinary circumstances. 519 00:24:56,761 --> 00:24:58,230 They're trying to comprehend 520 00:24:58,296 --> 00:25:00,000 what they believe to be a god. 521 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,131 what they believe to be a god. 522 00:25:01,833 --> 00:25:03,835 (sighs) 523 00:25:05,003 --> 00:25:06,000 Recommendations? 524 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,772 Recommendations? 525 00:25:07,839 --> 00:25:09,875 The Mintakans wish to please the Overseer 526 00:25:09,941 --> 00:25:11,877 but they can only guess what he wants. 527 00:25:11,943 --> 00:25:12,000 They need a sign. 528 00:25:12,000 --> 00:25:13,111 They need a sign. 529 00:25:13,178 --> 00:25:14,913 Are you suggesting...? 530 00:25:14,980 --> 00:25:16,581 You must go down to Mintaka III. 531 00:25:16,648 --> 00:25:18,000 Masquerading as a god?! 532 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:18,250 Masquerading as a god?! 533 00:25:18,316 --> 00:25:19,851 Absolutely out of the question. 534 00:25:19,918 --> 00:25:21,086 The Prime Directive... 535 00:25:21,152 --> 00:25:22,587 Has already been violated. 536 00:25:22,654 --> 00:25:23,855 The damage is done. 537 00:25:23,922 --> 00:25:24,000 All we can do now is minimize it. 538 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,924 All we can do now is minimize it. 539 00:25:25,991 --> 00:25:27,792 By sanctioning their false beliefs? 540 00:25:27,859 --> 00:25:28,927 By giving them guidelines. 541 00:25:28,994 --> 00:25:30,000 Letting them know what the Overseer expects of them. 542 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:32,097 Letting them know what the Overseer expects of them. 543 00:25:32,163 --> 00:25:33,298 Dr. Barron, I cannot 544 00:25:33,365 --> 00:25:36,000 I will notimpose a set of commandments on these people. 545 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,735 I will notimpose a set of commandments on these people. 546 00:25:36,801 --> 00:25:41,039 To do so, violates the very essence of the Prime Directive. 547 00:25:41,106 --> 00:25:42,000 Like it or not, we have rekindled 548 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:42,674 Like it or not, we have rekindled 549 00:25:42,741 --> 00:25:44,276 the Mintakan's belief in the Overseer. 550 00:25:44,342 --> 00:25:46,011 And are you saying that this belief 551 00:25:46,077 --> 00:25:47,779 will eventually become a religion? 552 00:25:47,846 --> 00:25:48,000 It's inevitable. 553 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:49,080 It's inevitable. 554 00:25:49,147 --> 00:25:50,849 And without guidance 555 00:25:50,916 --> 00:25:54,000 that religion could degenerate into inquisitions 556 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,953 that religion could degenerate into inquisitions 557 00:25:55,020 --> 00:25:56,755 holy wars, chaos. 558 00:25:59,157 --> 00:26:00,000 Horrifying. 559 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,759 Horrifying. 560 00:26:02,227 --> 00:26:04,162 Dr. Barron... 561 00:26:04,229 --> 00:26:06,000 your report describes how rational these people are. 562 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,899 your report describes how rational these people are. 563 00:26:07,966 --> 00:26:08,967 Millennia ago 564 00:26:09,034 --> 00:26:12,000 they abandoned their belief in the supernatural. 565 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,771 they abandoned their belief in the supernatural. 566 00:26:12,837 --> 00:26:16,241 Now you are asking me to sabotage that achievement-- 567 00:26:16,308 --> 00:26:18,000 to send them back into the Dark Ages 568 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:19,244 to send them back into the Dark Ages 569 00:26:19,311 --> 00:26:21,646 of superstition and ignorance and fear. 570 00:26:21,713 --> 00:26:23,214 No! 571 00:26:25,984 --> 00:26:30,000 We will find some way to undo the damage we've caused. 572 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,222 We will find some way to undo the damage we've caused. 573 00:26:33,792 --> 00:26:36,000 Number One, tell me about this group's leader. 574 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,862 Number One, tell me about this group's leader. 575 00:26:37,929 --> 00:26:38,730 Nuria. 576 00:26:38,797 --> 00:26:41,333 Exceptionally clear-minded, sensible. 577 00:26:41,399 --> 00:26:42,000 The Mintakans trust her judgment. 578 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,735 The Mintakans trust her judgment. 579 00:26:43,802 --> 00:26:47,005 If we could convince her that you are not a god... 580 00:26:47,072 --> 00:26:48,000 She might be able to persuade the others. 581 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:49,174 She might be able to persuade the others. 582 00:26:49,240 --> 00:26:51,710 And how do you propose to convince her? 583 00:26:51,776 --> 00:26:54,000 She believes the Picard is a magical figure. 584 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:58,717 She believes the Picard is a magical figure. 585 00:26:58,783 --> 00:27:00,000 I'm going to show her how the magic works. 586 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:02,187 I'm going to show her how the magic works. 587 00:27:02,253 --> 00:27:06,000 I'm going to bring her aboard. 588 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,091 I'm going to bring her aboard. 589 00:27:09,227 --> 00:27:11,029 DATA: Counselor, sensors indicate 590 00:27:11,096 --> 00:27:12,000 five Mintakans in your immediate vicinity. 591 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:13,331 five Mintakans in your immediate vicinity. 592 00:27:13,398 --> 00:27:14,399 Four are motionless. 593 00:27:14,466 --> 00:27:18,000 The fifth is eight meters away, proceeding south. 594 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:18,203 The fifth is eight meters away, proceeding south. 595 00:27:18,269 --> 00:27:20,839 Is Nuria one of these five? 596 00:27:20,905 --> 00:27:22,340 Mm-hmm. 597 00:27:23,842 --> 00:27:24,000 Was that intended as an affirmative? 598 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,310 Was that intended as an affirmative? 599 00:27:25,377 --> 00:27:26,978 Yes, Data, it was. 600 00:27:27,045 --> 00:27:29,714 Is Nuria the closest of the five? 601 00:27:29,781 --> 00:27:30,000 Hmm-mm. 602 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:30,982 Hmm-mm. 603 00:27:31,049 --> 00:27:32,250 Negative. 604 00:27:32,317 --> 00:27:34,853 Is Nuria the one in motion? 605 00:27:34,919 --> 00:27:36,000 Mm-hmm. 606 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,087 Mm-hmm. 607 00:27:36,154 --> 00:27:37,722 Lock sensors on Nuria. 608 00:27:37,789 --> 00:27:38,990 Locked on. 609 00:27:39,057 --> 00:27:41,860 We can beam Nuria aboard at will. 610 00:27:41,926 --> 00:27:42,000 Data, when sensors indicate that she's alone 611 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:43,862 Data, when sensors indicate that she's alone 612 00:27:43,928 --> 00:27:46,231 beam her directly to Transporter Room 1. 613 00:27:46,297 --> 00:27:47,732 Aye, sir. 614 00:27:59,010 --> 00:27:59,944 Ensign Hoy. 615 00:28:00,011 --> 00:28:01,946 DATA: Captain, Nuria is alone. 616 00:28:02,013 --> 00:28:03,314 I'll handle this. 617 00:28:05,016 --> 00:28:06,000 (door opens and closes 618 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:07,752 (door opens and closes 619 00:28:18,096 --> 00:28:20,131 Nuria. 620 00:28:20,198 --> 00:28:21,766 Don't be afraid. 621 00:28:21,833 --> 00:28:24,000 No one is going to harm you. 622 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:24,269 No one is going to harm you. 623 00:28:24,335 --> 00:28:26,805 Who...? 624 00:28:29,841 --> 00:28:30,000 I am Jean-Luc... 625 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,342 I am Jean-Luc... 626 00:28:33,344 --> 00:28:35,013 Picard. 627 00:28:35,080 --> 00:28:36,000 (gasps) 628 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:36,347 (gasps) 629 00:28:43,021 --> 00:28:45,323 PICARD: Please, get up. 630 00:28:45,390 --> 00:28:47,992 Get up. You must not kneel to me. 631 00:28:48,059 --> 00:28:49,928 You do not wish it? 632 00:28:49,994 --> 00:28:51,496 I do not deserve it. 633 00:28:57,235 --> 00:28:59,938 Look at me. 634 00:29:00,004 --> 00:29:02,140 Look at me. 635 00:29:07,412 --> 00:29:11,416 Feel the warmth of my hand... 636 00:29:14,419 --> 00:29:17,021 the rhythm of my pulse. 637 00:29:17,088 --> 00:29:18,000 I'm not a supreme being. 638 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:20,859 I'm not a supreme being. 639 00:29:20,925 --> 00:29:24,000 I'm flesh and blood, like you. 640 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:24,062 I'm flesh and blood, like you. 641 00:29:24,129 --> 00:29:25,230 Not like me. 642 00:29:25,296 --> 00:29:26,364 Like you. 643 00:29:26,431 --> 00:29:28,533 Different in appearance, yes. 644 00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:30,000 But we are both living beings. 645 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,835 But we are both living beings. 646 00:29:30,902 --> 00:29:35,807 We are born, we grow, we live... and we die. 647 00:29:35,874 --> 00:29:36,000 In all the ways that matter, we are alike. 648 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:40,378 In all the ways that matter, we are alike. 649 00:29:40,445 --> 00:29:42,000 But you are the Picard. 650 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:43,114 But you are the Picard. 651 00:29:47,619 --> 00:29:48,000 There is something I want you to see. 652 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:51,189 There is something I want you to see. 653 00:29:53,224 --> 00:29:54,000 (gasps 654 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:54,559 (gasps 655 00:29:54,626 --> 00:29:57,095 Oh, what a wondrous place. 656 00:29:57,162 --> 00:30:00,000 Even the walls obey your command. 657 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,165 Even the walls obey your command. 658 00:30:00,231 --> 00:30:03,368 Wondrous, yes, but not miraculous. 659 00:30:03,434 --> 00:30:06,000 The doors merely work differently 660 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,538 The doors merely work differently 661 00:30:06,604 --> 00:30:08,973 from the ones you know. 662 00:30:10,141 --> 00:30:11,142 Oh... 663 00:30:18,616 --> 00:30:23,121 That is my home? 664 00:30:23,188 --> 00:30:24,000 Seen from far, far above. 665 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:26,424 Seen from far, far above. 666 00:30:26,491 --> 00:30:30,000 Yet we do not fall. 667 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:30,562 Yet we do not fall. 668 00:30:35,500 --> 00:30:36,000 I never imagined I would see the clouds from the other side. 669 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:41,005 I never imagined I would see the clouds from the other side. 670 00:30:43,341 --> 00:30:46,477 Your powers are truly boundless. 671 00:31:00,491 --> 00:31:05,430 Nuria, your people live in huts. 672 00:31:05,496 --> 00:31:06,000 Was it always so? 673 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:08,132 Was it always so? 674 00:31:08,199 --> 00:31:10,201 No. 675 00:31:10,268 --> 00:31:12,000 We have found remnants of tools in caves. 676 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:14,005 We have found remnants of tools in caves. 677 00:31:14,072 --> 00:31:16,107 Our ancestors must have lived there. 678 00:31:16,174 --> 00:31:17,875 So why do you now live in huts? 679 00:31:17,942 --> 00:31:18,000 Huts are better. 680 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,377 Huts are better. 681 00:31:19,444 --> 00:31:21,913 Caves are dark and wet. 682 00:31:21,980 --> 00:31:24,000 So, if huts are better, why did you 683 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,983 So, if huts are better, why did you 684 00:31:25,049 --> 00:31:26,985 once live in caves? 685 00:31:27,051 --> 00:31:30,000 The most reasonable explanation would be 686 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:30,388 The most reasonable explanation would be 687 00:31:30,455 --> 00:31:34,659 that at one time, we did not know how to make huts. 688 00:31:34,726 --> 00:31:36,000 Just as at one time 689 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,661 Just as at one time 690 00:31:36,728 --> 00:31:40,365 you did not know how to weave cloth 691 00:31:40,431 --> 00:31:42,000 how to make a bow. 692 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,300 how to make a bow. 693 00:31:42,367 --> 00:31:45,203 That would be reasonable. 694 00:31:45,270 --> 00:31:47,138 Someone invented a hut. 695 00:31:47,205 --> 00:31:48,000 Someone invented a bow 696 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,973 Someone invented a bow 697 00:31:49,040 --> 00:31:52,477 who taught others, who taught their children 698 00:31:52,543 --> 00:31:54,000 who built a stronger hut, who built a better bow 699 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:56,481 who built a stronger hut, who built a better bow 700 00:31:56,547 --> 00:32:00,000 who taught their children. 701 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,485 who taught their children. 702 00:32:00,551 --> 00:32:06,000 Now, Nuria, suppose one of your cave-dwelling ancestors 703 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,624 Now, Nuria, suppose one of your cave-dwelling ancestors 704 00:32:06,691 --> 00:32:10,295 were to see you as you are today. 705 00:32:10,361 --> 00:32:12,000 What would she think? 706 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,664 What would she think? 707 00:32:12,730 --> 00:32:15,333 I don't know. 708 00:32:15,400 --> 00:32:17,435 Well, put yourself in her place. 709 00:32:17,502 --> 00:32:18,000 You see, she cannot kill a hornbuck at a great distance. 710 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:22,073 You see, she cannot kill a hornbuck at a great distance. 711 00:32:22,140 --> 00:32:23,074 You can. 712 00:32:23,141 --> 00:32:24,000 You have a power she lacks. 713 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,310 You have a power she lacks. 714 00:32:25,376 --> 00:32:27,211 Only because I have a bow. 715 00:32:27,278 --> 00:32:28,946 She has never seen a bow. 716 00:32:29,013 --> 00:32:30,000 It doesn't exist in her world. 717 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:32,517 It doesn't exist in her world. 718 00:32:32,583 --> 00:32:36,000 To you, it's a simple tool. 719 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,054 To you, it's a simple tool. 720 00:32:36,120 --> 00:32:38,356 To her, it's magic. 721 00:32:38,423 --> 00:32:42,000 I suppose she might think so. 722 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,527 I suppose she might think so. 723 00:32:42,593 --> 00:32:45,229 Now, how would she react to you? 724 00:32:47,699 --> 00:32:48,000 I think she would fear me. 725 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:50,368 I think she would fear me. 726 00:32:50,435 --> 00:32:52,970 Just as you fear me. 727 00:32:56,607 --> 00:32:59,544 I do not fear you any longer. 728 00:32:59,610 --> 00:33:00,000 Good. 729 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:00,978 Good. 730 00:33:01,045 --> 00:33:02,447 That's good. 731 00:33:02,513 --> 00:33:06,000 You see... my people once lived in caves. 732 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,418 You see... my people once lived in caves. 733 00:33:07,485 --> 00:33:11,589 And we then learned to build huts 734 00:33:11,656 --> 00:33:12,000 and in time, to build ships like this one. 735 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:16,661 and in time, to build ships like this one. 736 00:33:29,173 --> 00:33:30,000 Perhaps, one day, my people will travel above the skies. 737 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:34,011 Perhaps, one day, my people will travel above the skies. 738 00:33:37,281 --> 00:33:42,000 Of that, I have absolutely no doubt. 739 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,087 Of that, I have absolutely no doubt. 740 00:33:43,154 --> 00:33:44,455 (thunderclap) 741 00:33:44,522 --> 00:33:47,725 It's not the season for lightning. 742 00:33:47,792 --> 00:33:48,000 It must be a warning. 743 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:49,794 It must be a warning. 744 00:33:49,861 --> 00:33:53,364 We've had storms like this before. 745 00:33:53,431 --> 00:33:54,000 (thunderclap) 746 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:55,333 (thunderclap) 747 00:33:55,400 --> 00:33:56,734 Not like this one. 748 00:33:56,801 --> 00:33:58,669 It must mean something. 749 00:33:58,736 --> 00:34:00,000 The Picard is angry with us. 750 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,205 The Picard is angry with us. 751 00:34:01,272 --> 00:34:04,475 He blames us for letting Palmer escape. 752 00:34:04,542 --> 00:34:06,000 Liko, we don't know 753 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:06,210 Liko, we don't know 754 00:34:06,277 --> 00:34:08,279 that the Overseer is responsible 755 00:34:08,346 --> 00:34:09,080 for this storm. 756 00:34:09,147 --> 00:34:11,149 LIKO: Will he also send floods? 757 00:34:11,215 --> 00:34:12,000 My wife died in last year's floods. 758 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:14,152 My wife died in last year's floods. 759 00:34:14,218 --> 00:34:16,154 Will we all die now? 760 00:34:16,220 --> 00:34:17,422 (thunderclap) 761 00:34:17,488 --> 00:34:18,000 We must find Nuria. 762 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,490 We must find Nuria. 763 00:34:32,537 --> 00:34:36,000 Picard, you've shown me wonders I could never have imagined 764 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:37,175 Picard, you've shown me wonders I could never have imagined 765 00:34:37,241 --> 00:34:40,578 and I am grateful to you beyond words. 766 00:34:44,415 --> 00:34:48,000 Might I request something for my people? 767 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,653 Might I request something for my people? 768 00:34:48,719 --> 00:34:51,389 You are indeed a leader. 769 00:34:51,456 --> 00:34:54,000 You've shown me such generosity. 770 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:55,393 You've shown me such generosity. 771 00:34:55,460 --> 00:34:59,630 I wish my people could share in it. 772 00:34:59,697 --> 00:35:00,000 Six Mintakans died in a flood last winter. 773 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:04,802 Six Mintakans died in a flood last winter. 774 00:35:04,869 --> 00:35:06,000 Four of them, children. 775 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:06,737 Four of them, children. 776 00:35:06,804 --> 00:35:09,674 Would you bring them back to life? 777 00:35:09,740 --> 00:35:12,000 That is not in my power. 778 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,677 That is not in my power. 779 00:35:12,743 --> 00:35:14,378 Why? 780 00:35:14,445 --> 00:35:17,148 You restored Liko's life. 781 00:35:17,215 --> 00:35:18,000 Did the six who were killed offend you in some way? 782 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:21,619 Did the six who were killed offend you in some way? 783 00:35:21,686 --> 00:35:23,688 Did I offend you? 784 00:35:23,754 --> 00:35:24,000 Should I have ordered the death of Troi? 785 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:27,458 Should I have ordered the death of Troi? 786 00:35:27,525 --> 00:35:29,594 Please, you must tell me 787 00:35:29,660 --> 00:35:30,000 if there's anything I can do to change your mind. 788 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:34,232 if there's anything I can do to change your mind. 789 00:35:34,298 --> 00:35:36,000 I've failed to get through to you, haven't I? 790 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,635 I've failed to get through to you, haven't I? 791 00:35:37,702 --> 00:35:39,604 Despite all my efforts. 792 00:35:45,209 --> 00:35:46,611 (thunderclap) 793 00:35:51,382 --> 00:35:52,817 Nuria can't be found. 794 00:35:52,884 --> 00:35:54,000 No one knows where she's gone. 795 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,353 No one knows where she's gone. 796 00:35:55,419 --> 00:35:57,555 Hali, any sign of Palmer or Riker? 797 00:35:57,622 --> 00:35:59,423 They have escaped us. 798 00:35:59,490 --> 00:36:00,000 We searched everywhere. 799 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:01,392 We searched everywhere. 800 00:36:01,459 --> 00:36:03,761 (thunderclap) 801 00:36:03,828 --> 00:36:06,000 What do we do now, Father? 802 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,398 What do we do now, Father? 803 00:36:07,465 --> 00:36:10,468 We must do as the Picard wishes. 804 00:36:12,970 --> 00:36:15,873 Punish those responsible. 805 00:36:15,940 --> 00:36:17,241 Nuria would not allow us to... 806 00:36:17,308 --> 00:36:18,000 Nuria isn't here. 807 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,443 Nuria isn't here. 808 00:36:21,412 --> 00:36:24,000 And we can't wait. 809 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:24,448 And we can't wait. 810 00:36:55,947 --> 00:36:57,548 (gasping for breath) 811 00:37:03,654 --> 00:37:05,690 Crusher to Picard. 812 00:37:05,756 --> 00:37:06,000 I think we're going to lose Warren. 813 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:08,960 I think we're going to lose Warren. 814 00:37:09,026 --> 00:37:11,228 PICARD: On my way. 815 00:37:18,002 --> 00:37:20,304 I'm here, Mary. 816 00:37:20,371 --> 00:37:23,341 (gasping) 817 00:37:25,743 --> 00:37:29,413 CRUSHER: Prepare two cc's of norep. 818 00:37:44,629 --> 00:37:46,263 I'm sorry. 819 00:38:09,086 --> 00:38:12,000 Picard, you could not save her? 820 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,658 Picard, you could not save her? 821 00:38:13,724 --> 00:38:15,526 No. 822 00:38:15,593 --> 00:38:17,528 You do have limits. 823 00:38:17,595 --> 00:38:18,000 You are not masters of life and death. 824 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:21,532 You are not masters of life and death. 825 00:38:21,599 --> 00:38:24,000 No, we're not. 826 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:24,769 No, we're not. 827 00:38:24,835 --> 00:38:27,505 We can cure many diseases. 828 00:38:27,571 --> 00:38:29,774 We can repair injuries. 829 00:38:29,840 --> 00:38:30,000 We can even extend life 830 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:32,777 We can even extend life 831 00:38:32,843 --> 00:38:36,000 but for all our knowledge, all our advances 832 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,915 but for all our knowledge, all our advances 833 00:38:37,982 --> 00:38:41,719 we are just as mortal as you are. 834 00:38:41,786 --> 00:38:42,000 We are just as powerless to prevent the inevitable. 835 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:47,091 We are just as powerless to prevent the inevitable. 836 00:38:49,093 --> 00:38:54,000 You are a remarkable people, but you are not superior beings. 837 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:56,033 You are a remarkable people, but you are not superior beings. 838 00:38:56,100 --> 00:39:00,000 My people must be made to understand that. 839 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,571 My people must be made to understand that. 840 00:39:02,940 --> 00:39:05,376 Liko, you don't want to kill me. 841 00:39:05,443 --> 00:39:06,000 I have no choice. 842 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:07,878 I have no choice. 843 00:39:07,945 --> 00:39:10,581 I must do as the Picard wishes. 844 00:39:10,648 --> 00:39:12,000 Are you sure you know what he wants? 845 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,583 Are you sure you know what he wants? 846 00:39:12,650 --> 00:39:14,719 That's the problem 847 00:39:14,785 --> 00:39:18,000 with believing in a supernatural being-- 848 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,089 with believing in a supernatural being-- 849 00:39:18,155 --> 00:39:21,358 trying to determine what he wants. 850 00:39:25,529 --> 00:39:27,832 We must do something. 851 00:39:27,898 --> 00:39:30,000 But what if it's the wrong thing, Father? 852 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:32,136 But what if it's the wrong thing, Father? 853 00:39:36,173 --> 00:39:40,478 Picard, we need your guidance. 854 00:39:40,544 --> 00:39:42,000 Is it your wish 855 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,480 Is it your wish 856 00:39:42,546 --> 00:39:44,815 that this woman should die? 857 00:39:44,882 --> 00:39:47,118 Answer us. 858 00:39:47,184 --> 00:39:48,000 Speak. 859 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,753 Speak. 860 00:39:48,819 --> 00:39:50,387 Liko. 861 00:39:51,689 --> 00:39:53,124 The Picard! 862 00:39:53,190 --> 00:39:54,000 The Overseer has come. 863 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,792 The Overseer has come. 864 00:39:54,859 --> 00:39:58,129 No, Liko. 865 00:39:58,195 --> 00:40:00,000 Liko, I am a man. 866 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,631 Liko, I am a man. 867 00:40:00,698 --> 00:40:02,500 I am not the Overseer. 868 00:40:02,566 --> 00:40:06,000 I am... a traveler from a faraway land. 869 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:06,804 I am... a traveler from a faraway land. 870 00:40:06,871 --> 00:40:07,805 Nothing more. 871 00:40:07,872 --> 00:40:09,940 But you have restored my life. 872 00:40:10,007 --> 00:40:12,000 I am your servant. 873 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,143 I am your servant. 874 00:40:12,209 --> 00:40:14,779 You are nobody's servant, Liko. 875 00:40:14,845 --> 00:40:18,000 I neither desire your obedience nor your worship. 876 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,649 I neither desire your obedience nor your worship. 877 00:40:18,716 --> 00:40:20,684 Picard speaks the truth. 878 00:40:20,751 --> 00:40:22,520 I have visited his people. 879 00:40:22,586 --> 00:40:23,654 I have seen 880 00:40:23,721 --> 00:40:24,000 how they live and how they die. 881 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,790 how they live and how they die. 882 00:40:25,856 --> 00:40:28,793 When death takes one oftheirloved on 883 00:40:28,859 --> 00:40:30,000 they are as helpless as we are. 884 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,961 they are as helpless as we are. 885 00:40:31,028 --> 00:40:35,533 Then how was I brought back to life? 886 00:40:35,599 --> 00:40:36,000 Liko, you were not dead. 887 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:37,034 Liko, you were not dead. 888 00:40:37,101 --> 00:40:40,838 Picard's people have a knowledge that we lack. 889 00:40:40,905 --> 00:40:42,000 They're able to heal wounds that we cannot. 890 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:43,841 They're able to heal wounds that we cannot. 891 00:40:43,908 --> 00:40:46,844 No, no, he can bring back the dead. 892 00:40:46,911 --> 00:40:48,000 Show them, Picard. 893 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,846 Show them, Picard. 894 00:40:48,913 --> 00:40:51,849 You can bring back my wife to me. 895 00:40:51,916 --> 00:40:53,851 I cannot. 896 00:40:53,918 --> 00:40:54,000 Why? 897 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:55,719 Why? 898 00:40:55,786 --> 00:40:57,488 Why won't you do this for me? 899 00:40:57,555 --> 00:40:59,857 Have I failed you in some way? 900 00:40:59,924 --> 00:41:00,000 Are you angry with me? 901 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:01,759 Are you angry with me? 902 00:41:01,826 --> 00:41:02,760 I'm not angry with you. 903 00:41:02,827 --> 00:41:05,162 Well, then I beg you, bring her back to me. 904 00:41:05,229 --> 00:41:06,000 I will give you my life in exchange. 905 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:08,065 I will give you my life in exchange. 906 00:41:08,132 --> 00:41:09,166 Please! 907 00:41:09,233 --> 00:41:11,535 Take back what you gave me. 908 00:41:11,602 --> 00:41:12,000 Give it to her, let her live. 909 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:13,204 Give it to her, let her live. 910 00:41:13,270 --> 00:41:15,139 It is beyond my power. 911 00:41:15,206 --> 00:41:17,107 Nothing is beyond your power. 912 00:41:17,174 --> 00:41:18,000 You are the Overseer. 913 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:18,843 You are the Overseer. 914 00:41:18,909 --> 00:41:20,477 I will prove it. 915 00:41:24,281 --> 00:41:25,850 Liko! 916 00:41:25,916 --> 00:41:28,152 If you believe I am all-powerful 917 00:41:28,219 --> 00:41:30,000 then you cannot hurt me. 918 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,087 then you cannot hurt me. 919 00:41:31,689 --> 00:41:36,000 If, however, I am telling the truth and I am mortal 920 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:39,897 If, however, I am telling the truth and I am mortal 921 00:41:39,964 --> 00:41:42,000 you will kill me. 922 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:42,499 you will kill me. 923 00:41:44,201 --> 00:41:48,000 But if the only proof you will believe is my death 924 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:48,539 But if the only proof you will believe is my death 925 00:41:48,606 --> 00:41:50,074 then shoot. 926 00:41:50,140 --> 00:41:51,842 Liko, don't do it! 927 00:41:51,909 --> 00:41:53,510 Father, no! 928 00:41:53,577 --> 00:41:54,000 (yells) 929 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:55,980 (yells) 930 00:42:16,100 --> 00:42:17,902 Captain's Log, supplemental. 931 00:42:17,968 --> 00:42:18,000 Dr. Crusher has repaired my injury with her usual skill. 932 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:21,305 Dr. Crusher has repaired my injury with her usual skill. 933 00:42:21,372 --> 00:42:23,107 Mr. La Forge will supervise 934 00:42:23,173 --> 00:42:24,000 the dismantling of the observation post 935 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,743 the dismantling of the observation post 936 00:42:25,809 --> 00:42:30,000 after I make one last visit to Mintaka III. 937 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:30,281 after I make one last visit to Mintaka III. 938 00:42:30,347 --> 00:42:31,949 Now, Mr. La Forge. 939 00:42:32,016 --> 00:42:33,284 Aye, sir. 940 00:42:37,021 --> 00:42:38,789 (Mintakans gasp) 941 00:42:38,856 --> 00:42:40,557 What is that? 942 00:42:40,624 --> 00:42:42,000 It is a place where we can watch your people. 943 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:44,728 It is a place where we can watch your people. 944 00:42:44,795 --> 00:42:45,963 But why? 945 00:42:46,030 --> 00:42:48,000 To study you, to understand your ways. 946 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:49,733 To study you, to understand your ways. 947 00:42:49,800 --> 00:42:51,902 Discontinue, Mr. La Forge. 948 00:42:56,907 --> 00:42:58,976 Picard, why would a people so advanced 949 00:42:59,043 --> 00:43:00,000 want to learn about us? 950 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,744 want to learn about us? 951 00:43:00,811 --> 00:43:02,846 We were once as you are now. 952 00:43:02,913 --> 00:43:06,000 To study you is to understand ourselves. 953 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,951 To study you is to understand ourselves. 954 00:43:07,017 --> 00:43:10,187 But why do you have to hide yourselves from us? 955 00:43:10,254 --> 00:43:12,000 Because their presence would affect us 956 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,324 Because their presence would affect us 957 00:43:13,390 --> 00:43:15,326 just as it affected me. 958 00:43:15,392 --> 00:43:17,194 It is our highest law 959 00:43:17,261 --> 00:43:18,000 that we shall not interfere with other cultures. 960 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,698 that we shall not interfere with other cultures. 961 00:43:20,764 --> 00:43:24,000 Then revealing yourselves was an accident. 962 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,068 Then revealing yourselves was an accident. 963 00:43:24,134 --> 00:43:26,971 Oh, yes, and now we must leave you. 964 00:43:27,037 --> 00:43:29,974 Why? There's so much you can teach us. 965 00:43:30,040 --> 00:43:33,344 But that, too, would be interference. 966 00:43:33,410 --> 00:43:36,000 You must progress in your own way. 967 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:39,083 You must progress in your own way. 968 00:43:39,149 --> 00:43:41,118 So we will. 969 00:43:41,185 --> 00:43:42,000 You have taught us, there is nothing beyond our reach. 970 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:44,221 You have taught us, there is nothing beyond our reach. 971 00:43:44,288 --> 00:43:46,757 Not even the stars. 972 00:43:46,824 --> 00:43:48,000 Paki? 973 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:48,392 Paki? 974 00:44:06,310 --> 00:44:10,014 I wish you good journeys, Picard. 975 00:44:10,080 --> 00:44:12,000 Remember my people. 976 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:12,383 Remember my people. 977 00:44:14,451 --> 00:44:16,653 Always.