1 00:00:05,338 --> 00:00:06,000 ( rooster crows ) 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:07,340 ( rooster crows ) 3 00:00:09,075 --> 00:00:11,010 Brother John Bates 4 00:00:11,077 --> 00:00:12,000 is that not the morning which breaks yonder? 5 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:15,014 is that not the morning which breaks yonder? 6 00:00:15,081 --> 00:00:17,016 I think it be. 7 00:00:17,083 --> 00:00:18,000 But we have no great cause 8 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,686 But we have no great cause 9 00:00:19,753 --> 00:00:23,022 to desire the approach of day. 10 00:00:23,089 --> 00:00:24,000 ( rooster crows ) 11 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,424 ( rooster crows ) 12 00:00:26,092 --> 00:00:27,360 Who's there?! 13 00:00:27,427 --> 00:00:28,695 A friend. 14 00:00:28,762 --> 00:00:30,000 Under what Captain serve you? 15 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,030 Under what Captain serve you? 16 00:00:31,097 --> 00:00:33,433 Under Sir Thomas Erpingham. 17 00:00:37,103 --> 00:00:39,706 I pray you 18 00:00:39,773 --> 00:00:42,000 what thinks he of our estate? 19 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,709 what thinks he of our estate? 20 00:00:42,776 --> 00:00:44,577 Even as men wrecked upon a sand 21 00:00:44,644 --> 00:00:47,213 that look to be washed off at the next tide. 22 00:00:47,280 --> 00:00:48,000 He hath not told his thought to the king? 23 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:50,250 He hath not told his thought to the king? 24 00:00:50,316 --> 00:00:52,552 No. Nor it is not meet he should. 25 00:00:52,619 --> 00:00:54,000 For though I speak it to you 26 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,555 For though I speak it to you 27 00:00:55,622 --> 00:01:00,000 I think the king is... but a man, as I am. 28 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,293 I think the king is... but a man, as I am. 29 00:01:00,360 --> 00:01:03,263 The violet smells to him 30 00:01:03,329 --> 00:01:05,198 as it doth to me. 31 00:01:05,265 --> 00:01:06,000 In his nakedness, he appears but a man. 32 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:08,568 In his nakedness, he appears but a man. 33 00:01:08,635 --> 00:01:12,000 Therefore his fears, out of doubt 34 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,305 Therefore his fears, out of doubt 35 00:01:12,372 --> 00:01:15,742 be of the same relish as ours are. 36 00:01:15,809 --> 00:01:18,000 Yet, no man should possess him with any appearance of fear 37 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,279 Yet, no man should possess him with any appearance of fear 38 00:01:19,345 --> 00:01:22,715 lest he, by showing it, should dishearten his army. 39 00:01:22,782 --> 00:01:24,000 He may show what outward courage he will 40 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,285 He may show what outward courage he will 41 00:01:25,351 --> 00:01:26,719 but I believe, as cold a night as 'tis 42 00:01:26,786 --> 00:01:28,822 he could wish himself in Thames up to the neck. 43 00:01:28,888 --> 00:01:30,000 Methinks I could not die anyplace so contented 44 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:32,625 Methinks I could not die anyplace so contented 45 00:01:32,692 --> 00:01:35,462 as in the king's company. 46 00:01:35,528 --> 00:01:36,000 His cause being just 47 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:37,664 His cause being just 48 00:01:37,730 --> 00:01:39,332 and his quarrel honorable. 49 00:01:39,399 --> 00:01:40,767 That's more than we know. 50 00:01:40,834 --> 00:01:42,000 Or more than we should seek after. 51 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,136 Or more than we should seek after. 52 00:01:43,203 --> 00:01:44,804 If his cause be wrong 53 00:01:44,871 --> 00:01:48,000 our obedience to the king wipes the crime of it out of us. 54 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:48,174 our obedience to the king wipes the crime of it out of us. 55 00:01:48,241 --> 00:01:51,144 But if the cause be not good 56 00:01:51,211 --> 00:01:53,646 the king, himself, have a heavy reckoning to make 57 00:01:53,713 --> 00:01:54,000 when all those legs and arms and heads chopped off in a battle 58 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:56,149 when all those legs and arms and heads chopped off in a battle 59 00:01:56,216 --> 00:01:59,319 shall join together at the latter day and cry all 60 00:01:59,385 --> 00:02:00,000 "We died at such a place." 61 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,887 "We died at such a place." 62 00:02:00,954 --> 00:02:02,622 The king is not bound to answer 63 00:02:02,689 --> 00:02:04,691 the particular endings of his soldiers 64 00:02:04,757 --> 00:02:05,892 the father of his son 65 00:02:05,959 --> 00:02:06,000 nor the master of his servant. 66 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:08,328 nor the master of his servant. 67 00:02:08,394 --> 00:02:09,896 Splendid, Data, splendid. 68 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:12,000 You're getting better and better. 69 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:12,332 You're getting better and better. 70 00:02:12,398 --> 00:02:13,700 Freeze program. 71 00:02:17,637 --> 00:02:18,000 Thank you, sir. 72 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:19,172 Thank you, sir. 73 00:02:19,239 --> 00:02:22,675 I plan to study the performances of Olivier 74 00:02:22,742 --> 00:02:24,000 Branagh, Shapiro and Kullnark. 75 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:24,644 Branagh, Shapiro and Kullnark. 76 00:02:24,711 --> 00:02:25,645 Data... 77 00:02:25,712 --> 00:02:26,646 ( sighs ) 78 00:02:26,713 --> 00:02:28,381 You're here to learn 79 00:02:28,448 --> 00:02:30,000 about the human condition. 80 00:02:30,000 --> 00:02:30,517 about the human condition. 81 00:02:30,583 --> 00:02:32,752 And there is no better way of doing that 82 00:02:32,819 --> 00:02:34,654 than by embracing Shakespeare. 83 00:02:34,721 --> 00:02:36,000 But... you must discover it through your own performance 84 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:38,658 But... you must discover it through your own performance 85 00:02:38,725 --> 00:02:41,194 not by imitating others. 86 00:02:41,261 --> 00:02:42,000 Riker to Picard. Sorry to interrupt, sir. 87 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:42,662 Riker to Picard. Sorry to interrupt, sir. 88 00:02:42,729 --> 00:02:44,197 Go ahead, Number One. 89 00:02:44,264 --> 00:02:45,832 Sensors are picking up 90 00:02:45,899 --> 00:02:48,000 a unidentified craft in the Neutral Zone. 91 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:48,167 a unidentified craft in the Neutral Zone. 92 00:02:48,234 --> 00:02:50,370 It's heading toward Federation space. 93 00:02:50,436 --> 00:02:51,671 We're on our way. 94 00:02:51,738 --> 00:02:53,206 Picard out. 95 00:02:53,273 --> 00:02:54,000 We'll get to the rest of the act another time, Data. 96 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,376 We'll get to the rest of the act another time, Data. 97 00:02:56,442 --> 00:02:58,444 Computer, file program and clear. 98 00:03:01,347 --> 00:03:02,782 Captain, why should a king 99 00:03:02,849 --> 00:03:04,584 wish to pass as a commoner? 100 00:03:04,651 --> 00:03:05,718 If he is the leader 101 00:03:05,785 --> 00:03:06,000 should he not be leading? 102 00:03:06,000 --> 00:03:07,620 should he not be leading? 103 00:03:07,687 --> 00:03:09,222 Listen to what Shakespeare 104 00:03:09,289 --> 00:03:11,691 is telling you about the man, Data. 105 00:03:11,758 --> 00:03:12,000 A king who had true feeling for his soldiers 106 00:03:12,000 --> 00:03:15,395 A king who had true feeling for his soldiers 107 00:03:15,461 --> 00:03:17,697 would wish to share their fears with them 108 00:03:17,764 --> 00:03:18,000 on the eve of battle. 109 00:03:18,000 --> 00:03:19,699 on the eve of battle. 110 00:03:19,766 --> 00:03:21,701 Sir, will I be able to schedule 111 00:03:21,768 --> 00:03:24,000 a performance for the crew in the near future? 112 00:03:24,000 --> 00:03:24,704 a performance for the crew in the near future? 113 00:03:24,771 --> 00:03:27,407 Let's not rush it, shall we? 114 00:03:27,473 --> 00:03:28,775 Hmm. 115 00:03:36,316 --> 00:03:39,352 RIKER: Outpost Sierra VI confirms our readings, sir. 116 00:03:39,419 --> 00:03:41,788 They identify it as a Romulan scoutship. 117 00:03:41,854 --> 00:03:42,000 Bearing: 270 mark 14. 118 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:42,722 Bearing: 270 mark 14. 119 00:03:42,789 --> 00:03:44,757 Scoutship. 120 00:03:44,824 --> 00:03:47,694 What would a scoutship be doing this far into the Neutral Zone? 121 00:03:47,760 --> 00:03:48,000 Captain, shall we transmit 122 00:03:48,000 --> 00:03:48,895 Captain, shall we transmit 123 00:03:48,962 --> 00:03:50,296 a warning to withdraw, sir? 124 00:03:50,363 --> 00:03:51,731 Open a hailing frequency. 125 00:03:51,798 --> 00:03:53,266 Aye, sir. 126 00:03:53,333 --> 00:03:54,000 Captain, the Romulan is hailing us. 127 00:03:54,000 --> 00:03:55,735 Captain, the Romulan is hailing us. 128 00:03:55,802 --> 00:03:57,270 Visual. 129 00:03:57,337 --> 00:03:58,771 Not within range, yet. 130 00:03:58,838 --> 00:04:00,000 Open a channel. 131 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:00,440 Open a channel. 132 00:04:00,506 --> 00:04:02,609 Federation ship, do you read? 133 00:04:02,675 --> 00:04:04,611 I require urgent assistance. 134 00:04:04,677 --> 00:04:06,000 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS... 135 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:07,747 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS... 136 00:04:07,814 --> 00:04:10,283 Federation ship, please help me. 137 00:04:10,350 --> 00:04:11,618 Requesting asylum. 138 00:04:11,684 --> 00:04:12,000 Under pursuit. 139 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:12,752 Under pursuit. 140 00:04:12,819 --> 00:04:14,454 Pursuit? 141 00:04:14,520 --> 00:04:15,788 Visual range. 142 00:04:15,855 --> 00:04:17,357 On screen, Captain. 143 00:04:52,959 --> 00:04:54,000 Space, the final frontier. 144 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:57,330 Space, the final frontier. 145 00:04:57,397 --> 00:05:00,000 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 146 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:01,067 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 147 00:05:01,134 --> 00:05:03,069 Its continuing mission-- 148 00:05:03,136 --> 00:05:06,000 to explore strange new worlds 149 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,040 to explore strange new worlds 150 00:05:07,106 --> 00:05:11,711 to seek out new life and new civilizations 151 00:05:11,778 --> 00:05:12,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 152 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:16,015 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 153 00:06:18,978 --> 00:06:20,379 Red Alert. 154 00:06:20,446 --> 00:06:21,681 Open a channel to the warship. 155 00:06:21,748 --> 00:06:22,782 Come to intercept course. 156 00:06:22,849 --> 00:06:23,983 Keep us out of the Neutral Zone. 157 00:06:24,050 --> 00:06:25,184 Channel is open. 158 00:06:25,251 --> 00:06:28,020 How long before they cross over into Federation territory? 159 00:06:28,087 --> 00:06:29,589 41 Seconds, sir. 160 00:06:29,655 --> 00:06:30,000 Romulan warbird 161 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:30,590 Romulan warbird 162 00:06:30,656 --> 00:06:32,725 this is Captain Jean-Luc Picard 163 00:06:32,792 --> 00:06:34,894 of the Federation vessel Enterprise. 164 00:06:34,961 --> 00:06:36,000 You have crossed into the Neutral Zone 165 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,029 You have crossed into the Neutral Zone 166 00:06:37,096 --> 00:06:39,565 and are engaged in hostile action. 167 00:06:39,632 --> 00:06:41,901 Explain yourself and your intent. 168 00:06:41,968 --> 00:06:42,000 No reply, sir. 169 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:43,569 No reply, sir. 170 00:06:43,636 --> 00:06:44,904 Hail the scout. 171 00:06:44,971 --> 00:06:46,572 Responding. 172 00:06:46,639 --> 00:06:47,907 On screen. 173 00:06:47,974 --> 00:06:48,000 Federation craft... 174 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,408 Federation craft... 175 00:06:49,475 --> 00:06:52,011 please, you must help me! 176 00:06:52,078 --> 00:06:54,000 We are moving to intercept. 177 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,046 We are moving to intercept. 178 00:06:54,113 --> 00:06:56,082 Maintain your course and power. 179 00:06:56,149 --> 00:06:58,084 ( screaming ) 180 00:07:00,887 --> 00:07:03,055 The scoutship is severely damaged, sir. 181 00:07:03,122 --> 00:07:05,424 Engines inoperative, shields are down. 182 00:07:05,491 --> 00:07:06,000 Position? 183 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,759 Position? 184 00:07:06,826 --> 00:07:09,061 Coordinates 140 by 205, sir. 185 00:07:09,128 --> 00:07:10,596 Federation space. 186 00:07:10,663 --> 00:07:12,000 Right. Move to within five kilometers. 187 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,064 Right. Move to within five kilometers. 188 00:07:12,131 --> 00:07:15,635 Mr. La Forge, prepare to extend 189 00:07:15,701 --> 00:07:17,103 our shields around the Romulan scoutship. 190 00:07:17,170 --> 00:07:18,000 At that range, the shields won't be able to take 191 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,005 At that range, the shields won't be able to take 192 00:07:19,071 --> 00:07:20,039 much punishment, Captain. 193 00:07:20,106 --> 00:07:21,607 Five kilometers, sir. 194 00:07:21,674 --> 00:07:23,075 All stop. 195 00:07:23,142 --> 00:07:24,000 Extend shields. 196 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,777 Extend shields. 197 00:07:24,844 --> 00:07:26,078 LA FORGE: Shields in place. 198 00:07:26,145 --> 00:07:28,514 We've got the scoutship, Captain. 199 00:07:38,558 --> 00:07:40,793 The weapons on the warbird are fully powered, sir. 200 00:07:40,860 --> 00:07:42,000 Lock phasers. Open a channel. 201 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,962 Lock phasers. Open a channel. 202 00:07:43,029 --> 00:07:44,096 Ready. 203 00:07:44,163 --> 00:07:45,598 Romulan vessel 204 00:07:45,665 --> 00:07:48,000 you are now in Federation territory. 205 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:48,134 you are now in Federation territory. 206 00:07:48,201 --> 00:07:50,770 Unless you withdraw... 207 00:07:50,837 --> 00:07:53,105 No argument? 208 00:07:53,172 --> 00:07:54,000 Warbird has re-entered the Neutral Zone. 209 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:56,809 Warbird has re-entered the Neutral Zone. 210 00:07:56,876 --> 00:07:58,744 Heading toward Romulan territory. 211 00:07:58,811 --> 00:08:00,000 Massive power failure to the scoutship, sir. 212 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,814 Massive power failure to the scoutship, sir. 213 00:08:01,881 --> 00:08:03,182 All systems are going off-line 214 00:08:03,249 --> 00:08:04,650 including life-support. 215 00:08:04,717 --> 00:08:06,000 Transporter 2, prepare to beam 216 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,018 Transporter 2, prepare to beam 217 00:08:06,085 --> 00:08:08,754 the occupant of the scoutship directly aboard. 218 00:08:08,821 --> 00:08:09,755 Aye, sir. 219 00:08:09,822 --> 00:08:10,790 Mr. Worf. 220 00:08:10,857 --> 00:08:12,000 Mr. Data, lock onto the scoutship. 221 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,659 Mr. Data, lock onto the scoutship. 222 00:08:13,726 --> 00:08:15,728 Take it in tow. 223 00:08:18,664 --> 00:08:19,899 Energize. 224 00:08:34,747 --> 00:08:36,000 I must see your Captain immediately. 225 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,616 I must see your Captain immediately. 226 00:08:36,682 --> 00:08:38,084 We'll get you to Sick Bay. 227 00:08:38,150 --> 00:08:39,085 After that... 228 00:08:39,151 --> 00:08:40,686 This cannot wait! 229 00:08:40,753 --> 00:08:42,000 I have information vital to your survival. 230 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:43,923 I have information vital to your survival. 231 00:08:47,827 --> 00:08:48,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 43462.5. 232 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:51,898 Captain's Log, Stardate 43462.5. 233 00:08:51,964 --> 00:08:54,000 We have beamed aboard an apparent Romulan defector 234 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,034 We have beamed aboard an apparent Romulan defector 235 00:08:55,101 --> 00:08:58,237 who claims to be a low-ranking logistics officer 236 00:08:58,304 --> 00:09:00,000 with extraordinary information about a secret offensive. 237 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:02,074 with extraordinary information about a secret offensive. 238 00:09:02,141 --> 00:09:04,644 The humiliating defeat at the battle of Cheron 239 00:09:04,710 --> 00:09:06,000 has not been forgotten. 240 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:06,045 has not been forgotten. 241 00:09:06,112 --> 00:09:09,282 The new leaders have vowed to disregard the treaty 242 00:09:09,348 --> 00:09:11,150 and claim the Neutral Zone. 243 00:09:11,217 --> 00:09:12,000 Nelvana III is just the first step. 244 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,286 Nelvana III is just the first step. 245 00:09:13,352 --> 00:09:14,887 You're saying an entire base 246 00:09:14,954 --> 00:09:16,656 has already been established there? 247 00:09:16,722 --> 00:09:18,000 Within 48 hours, the reactor core will be on-line. 248 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:20,293 Within 48 hours, the reactor core will be on-line. 249 00:09:20,359 --> 00:09:24,000 So the Federation sensors that monitor the Neutral Zone 250 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,130 So the Federation sensors that monitor the Neutral Zone 251 00:09:24,196 --> 00:09:25,131 just missed it. 252 00:09:25,197 --> 00:09:27,833 It would seem so. 253 00:09:27,900 --> 00:09:30,000 In two days 254 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,970 In two days 255 00:09:31,037 --> 00:09:34,307 a fleet of Romulan warbirds 256 00:09:34,373 --> 00:09:36,000 will be within striking distance 257 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,109 will be within striking distance 258 00:09:37,176 --> 00:09:39,679 of 15 Federation sectors. 259 00:09:39,745 --> 00:09:41,180 The Federation will not permit that. 260 00:09:41,247 --> 00:09:42,000 Then it is war that we're talking about, isn't it? 261 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:45,318 Then it is war that we're talking about, isn't it? 262 00:09:47,253 --> 00:09:48,000 Destroy the base now and the threat is over. 263 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:52,124 Destroy the base now and the threat is over. 264 00:09:52,191 --> 00:09:54,000 Well, I'm sure you are fatigued by your ordeal 265 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:56,095 Well, I'm sure you are fatigued by your ordeal 266 00:09:56,162 --> 00:09:58,097 and you require medical attention. 267 00:09:58,164 --> 00:09:59,165 Lieutenant Worf 268 00:09:59,231 --> 00:10:00,000 will you conduct Sublieutenant Setal to the Sick Bay? 269 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:02,101 will you conduct Sublieutenant Setal to the Sick Bay? 270 00:10:02,168 --> 00:10:04,203 We will attend 271 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:05,204 to your quarters. 272 00:10:05,271 --> 00:10:06,000 No doubt you will wish to question me further. 273 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:08,274 No doubt you will wish to question me further. 274 00:10:10,343 --> 00:10:11,811 No doubt. 275 00:10:24,390 --> 00:10:26,025 He tells a hell of a story. 276 00:10:26,092 --> 00:10:27,660 You don't believe it. 277 00:10:27,727 --> 00:10:30,000 Well, the Empire knows that we would never allow them 278 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,129 Well, the Empire knows that we would never allow them 279 00:10:30,196 --> 00:10:32,765 to build a base within the Neutral Zone. 280 00:10:32,832 --> 00:10:35,634 Commander, that would not be an atypical Romulan ploy. 281 00:10:35,701 --> 00:10:36,000 In their long history of war 282 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,269 In their long history of war 283 00:10:37,336 --> 00:10:38,237 the Romulans have rarely attacked first. 284 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:41,073 They prefer to test their enemy's resolve. 285 00:10:41,140 --> 00:10:42,000 RIKER: I think he's a plant 286 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:42,742 RIKER: I think he's a plant 287 00:10:42,808 --> 00:10:44,343 to draw us into the Neutral Zone. 288 00:10:44,410 --> 00:10:46,412 That way, we look like the aggressors. 289 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:48,000 And the Romulans would have 290 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,080 And the Romulans would have 291 00:10:48,147 --> 00:10:50,282 a legitimate excuse for responding in force. 292 00:10:50,349 --> 00:10:51,283 Exactly. 293 00:10:51,350 --> 00:10:52,752 DATA: That would also 294 00:10:52,818 --> 00:10:54,000 not be an atypical Romulan ploy, sir. 295 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:54,687 not be an atypical Romulan ploy, sir. 296 00:10:54,754 --> 00:10:58,391 It's always a game of chess with them, isn't it? 297 00:10:58,457 --> 00:11:00,000 Well, at least he's given us 298 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:00,359 Well, at least he's given us 299 00:11:00,426 --> 00:11:01,994 a chance to get a look 300 00:11:02,061 --> 00:11:04,163 at some Romulan technology close-up. 301 00:11:04,230 --> 00:11:06,000 Mr. La Forge, you will lead the away team over to the scout. 302 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,299 Mr. La Forge, you will lead the away team over to the scout. 303 00:11:07,366 --> 00:11:09,668 Commander, you and Counselor Troi 304 00:11:09,735 --> 00:11:11,704 will conduct Setal's interrogation. 305 00:11:11,771 --> 00:11:12,000 Captain, permission to observe the interrogation. 306 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:14,340 Captain, permission to observe the interrogation. 307 00:11:14,407 --> 00:11:15,941 No, Mr. Data. 308 00:11:16,008 --> 00:11:17,143 I need you on the Bridge with me. 309 00:11:17,209 --> 00:11:18,000 There is much to be done. 310 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,044 There is much to be done. 311 00:11:18,110 --> 00:11:21,414 We have less than 48 hours to prevent a war 312 00:11:21,480 --> 00:11:23,983 or, perhaps... 313 00:11:24,050 --> 00:11:26,218 to start one. 314 00:11:26,285 --> 00:11:27,686 This will depend 315 00:11:27,753 --> 00:11:29,155 on establishing the truth... 316 00:11:36,228 --> 00:11:38,330 I set the autodestruct sequencer 317 00:11:38,397 --> 00:11:40,366 before I left the ship. 318 00:11:40,433 --> 00:11:41,367 Why? 319 00:11:41,434 --> 00:11:42,000 Wouldn't you? 320 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,069 Wouldn't you? 321 00:11:43,135 --> 00:11:46,272 To prevent your ship from being captured? 322 00:11:46,338 --> 00:11:48,000 Excuse me for being a little confused, Setal 323 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:48,174 Excuse me for being a little confused, Setal 324 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:49,275 but I thought you were defecting. 325 00:11:49,341 --> 00:11:51,277 I am not a traitor. 326 00:11:51,343 --> 00:11:54,000 All you can see is the opportunity to exploit me. 327 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:58,084 All you can see is the opportunity to exploit me. 328 00:11:58,150 --> 00:12:00,000 The Federation credo-- exploitation! 329 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,420 The Federation credo-- exploitation! 330 00:12:01,487 --> 00:12:04,056 Oh, you couldn't get aboard my ship fast enough, hmm? 331 00:12:04,123 --> 00:12:06,000 Strip it down. 332 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:07,159 Strip it down. 333 00:12:07,226 --> 00:12:11,297 "What secrets might it reveal that we can use?" 334 00:12:11,363 --> 00:12:12,000 You're shortsighted people. 335 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:14,033 You're shortsighted people. 336 00:12:14,100 --> 00:12:15,935 Can't you understand? 337 00:12:16,001 --> 00:12:17,803 I came to stop a war. 338 00:12:17,870 --> 00:12:18,000 If you could just hold still. 339 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:21,774 If you could just hold still. 340 00:12:23,576 --> 00:12:24,000 With your metabolism 341 00:12:24,000 --> 00:12:25,111 With your metabolism 342 00:12:25,177 --> 00:12:28,180 this will heal in a few moments. 343 00:12:33,853 --> 00:12:36,000 Thank you, Doctor. 344 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:36,188 Thank you, Doctor. 345 00:12:36,255 --> 00:12:37,423 How fortunate 346 00:12:37,490 --> 00:12:40,292 that you know something of Romulan medicine. 347 00:12:40,359 --> 00:12:42,000 Yes, I had a chance to gain 348 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,362 Yes, I had a chance to gain 349 00:12:43,429 --> 00:12:45,197 some experience recently. 350 00:12:45,264 --> 00:12:46,065 Oh, yes. 351 00:12:46,132 --> 00:12:48,000 The incident at the Galorndon Core. 352 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,267 The incident at the Galorndon Core. 353 00:12:48,334 --> 00:12:50,136 The two officers. 354 00:12:50,202 --> 00:12:54,000 You are aware of a great deal for a logistics clerk. 355 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,340 You are aware of a great deal for a logistics clerk. 356 00:12:56,275 --> 00:12:59,145 It was common knowledge. 357 00:12:59,211 --> 00:13:00,000 I could show you my rating code. 358 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:02,948 I could show you my rating code. 359 00:13:03,015 --> 00:13:06,000 Forged credentials are a simple matter for a spy. 360 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:06,952 Forged credentials are a simple matter for a spy. 361 00:13:07,019 --> 00:13:11,090 How do you allow Klingon pahtk 362 00:13:11,157 --> 00:13:12,000 to walk around in a Starfleet uniform? 363 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:15,194 to walk around in a Starfleet uniform? 364 00:13:15,261 --> 00:13:18,000 You are lucky this is not a Klingon ship. 365 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:18,831 You are lucky this is not a Klingon ship. 366 00:13:18,898 --> 00:13:20,833 We know how to deal with spies. 367 00:13:20,900 --> 00:13:23,102 Remove this tohzah from my sight. 368 00:13:23,169 --> 00:13:24,000 Your knowledge of Klingon curses 369 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:25,504 Your knowledge of Klingon curses 370 00:13:25,571 --> 00:13:26,772 is impressive 371 00:13:26,839 --> 00:13:30,000 but, as a Romulan might say, only a veruul would use 372 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,509 but, as a Romulan might say, only a veruul would use 373 00:13:30,576 --> 00:13:32,211 such language in public. 374 00:13:32,278 --> 00:13:33,412 Mr. Worf 375 00:13:33,479 --> 00:13:36,000 please see to the security arrangements 376 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,282 please see to the security arrangements 377 00:13:36,348 --> 00:13:37,917 for our guest's stay. 378 00:13:37,983 --> 00:13:39,552 Aye, sir. 379 00:13:43,422 --> 00:13:44,857 ( laughs ) 380 00:13:44,924 --> 00:13:48,000 You find something amusing? 381 00:13:48,000 --> 00:13:48,027 You find something amusing? 382 00:13:48,093 --> 00:13:50,196 Lieutenant Worf-- I like him. 383 00:13:50,262 --> 00:13:53,365 To be more accurate, I understand him-- 384 00:13:53,432 --> 00:13:54,000 a warrior, proud 385 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,267 a warrior, proud 386 00:13:55,334 --> 00:13:57,203 fearless, living only 387 00:13:57,269 --> 00:13:59,605 for combat. 388 00:13:59,672 --> 00:14:00,000 Exactly the type that will get us all killed 389 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:03,209 Exactly the type that will get us all killed 390 00:14:03,275 --> 00:14:05,911 if we're not careful. 391 00:14:18,624 --> 00:14:21,093 This is the food station. 392 00:14:21,160 --> 00:14:24,000 You can reach me through the com panel. 393 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:24,230 You can reach me through the com panel. 394 00:14:24,296 --> 00:14:26,098 Later, we would like 395 00:14:26,165 --> 00:14:28,634 to ask you a few more questions. 396 00:14:33,038 --> 00:14:34,573 Computer, water. 397 00:14:34,640 --> 00:14:36,000 Temperature? 398 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:36,308 Temperature? 399 00:14:36,375 --> 00:14:37,509 12 onkians. 400 00:14:37,576 --> 00:14:41,580 This system is calibrated to the Celsius metric system. 401 00:14:41,647 --> 00:14:42,000 Any temperature at all 402 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,282 Any temperature at all 403 00:14:43,349 --> 00:14:46,118 on the cold side of whatever your system is. 404 00:14:46,185 --> 00:14:48,000 ( food station beeping ) 405 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:48,554 ( food station beeping ) 406 00:15:23,055 --> 00:15:24,000 DATA: There is no unusual activity 407 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:25,157 DATA: There is no unusual activity 408 00:15:25,224 --> 00:15:27,059 in the Nelvana system, sir. 409 00:15:27,126 --> 00:15:30,000 Let's isolate and magnify that system. 410 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:31,030 Let's isolate and magnify that system. 411 00:15:31,096 --> 00:15:33,632 Nothing on the sensors. 412 00:15:36,235 --> 00:15:40,673 It's hard to believe in what one cannot see 413 00:15:40,739 --> 00:15:42,000 and yet, conceivably 414 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:44,076 and yet, conceivably 415 00:15:44,143 --> 00:15:46,045 with their cloaking technology 416 00:15:46,111 --> 00:15:47,646 a fleet of Romulan warbirds 417 00:15:47,713 --> 00:15:48,000 could be passing before our eyes. 418 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:50,649 could be passing before our eyes. 419 00:15:50,716 --> 00:15:54,000 There must be some way to neutralize this advantage. 420 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,486 There must be some way to neutralize this advantage. 421 00:15:54,553 --> 00:15:58,357 COMPUTER: Captain Picard, priority one message from Starfleet 422 00:15:58,424 --> 00:16:00,000 coming in on secured channel. 423 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,426 coming in on secured channel. 424 00:16:00,492 --> 00:16:02,194 In my ready room. 425 00:16:02,261 --> 00:16:03,662 Computer, delay time? 426 00:16:03,729 --> 00:16:06,000 Two hours, 22 minute delay from time of transmission 427 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:06,498 Two hours, 22 minute delay from time of transmission 428 00:16:06,565 --> 00:16:09,401 at Starfleet Command on Lya III. 429 00:16:13,572 --> 00:16:17,076 Computer, key access 412 mark 80. 430 00:16:17,142 --> 00:16:18,000 Picard, Jean-Luc. 431 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,277 Picard, Jean-Luc. 432 00:16:18,344 --> 00:16:20,479 Starfleet priority code Gamma. 433 00:16:20,546 --> 00:16:21,747 Decode. 434 00:16:21,814 --> 00:16:24,000 Begin message. 435 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,216 Begin message. 436 00:16:24,283 --> 00:16:26,485 Captain, we have received an official protest 437 00:16:26,552 --> 00:16:28,320 from the Romulan Empire 438 00:16:28,387 --> 00:16:30,000 demanding the return of your defector. 439 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,756 demanding the return of your defector. 440 00:16:30,823 --> 00:16:34,059 Obviously, we are refusing to comply. 441 00:16:34,126 --> 00:16:36,000 I join in your skepticism, but if it is a deception 442 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,996 I join in your skepticism, but if it is a deception 443 00:16:38,063 --> 00:16:41,667 the Romulans are certainly making a good show of it. 444 00:16:41,734 --> 00:16:42,000 The Federation Council has convened an emergency session. 445 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:45,504 The Federation Council has convened an emergency session. 446 00:16:45,571 --> 00:16:48,000 There is no doubt in my mind 447 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:48,073 There is no doubt in my mind 448 00:16:48,140 --> 00:16:52,778 that this will eventually fall on your shoulders, Jean-Luc. 449 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:54,000 You've got him. 450 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,179 You've got him. 451 00:16:54,246 --> 00:16:56,715 You must decide if he's telling the truth. 452 00:16:56,782 --> 00:17:00,000 For now, I suggest you proceed along the Neutral Zone border 453 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,420 For now, I suggest you proceed along the Neutral Zone border 454 00:17:01,487 --> 00:17:05,491 toward a Federation position proximate to Nelvana III. 455 00:17:14,500 --> 00:17:15,734 Picard to Lieutenant Worf. 456 00:17:15,801 --> 00:17:17,269 Yes, Captain. 457 00:17:17,336 --> 00:17:18,000 Please come to my ready room. 458 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:19,405 Please come to my ready room. 459 00:17:19,471 --> 00:17:21,173 Aye, sir. On my way. 460 00:17:23,609 --> 00:17:24,000 LA FORGE: Slow playback. 461 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:25,744 LA FORGE: Slow playback. 462 00:17:25,811 --> 00:17:29,481 Display engine logs and power data for both vessels. 463 00:17:29,548 --> 00:17:30,000 Now, watch what happens at 095433 on the clock. 464 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:33,519 Now, watch what happens at 095433 on the clock. 465 00:17:33,585 --> 00:17:35,587 The scout has sustained engine damage 466 00:17:35,654 --> 00:17:36,000 forcing him to slow to .615 impulse power. 467 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,656 forcing him to slow to .615 impulse power. 468 00:17:37,723 --> 00:17:41,126 The warship should overtake him, but it doesn't. 469 00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:42,000 Now, just 2.6 seconds later 470 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,594 Now, just 2.6 seconds later 471 00:17:42,661 --> 00:17:46,131 the warship slows to precisely the same speed. 472 00:17:46,198 --> 00:17:47,766 Three times, three speed fluctuations. 473 00:17:47,833 --> 00:17:48,000 The warship kept its distance every time. 474 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:50,636 The warship kept its distance every time. 475 00:17:50,702 --> 00:17:52,604 I don't think they wanted to catch up. 476 00:17:52,671 --> 00:17:54,000 And yet they fired on the scoutship. 477 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,273 And yet they fired on the scoutship. 478 00:17:54,339 --> 00:17:56,241 They could have killed him. 479 00:17:56,308 --> 00:17:57,576 Not necessarily, Doctor. 480 00:17:57,643 --> 00:18:00,000 The Romulans have the same capability 481 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:00,245 The Romulans have the same capability 482 00:18:00,312 --> 00:18:03,582 to direct the impact of their weapons as we do. 483 00:18:03,649 --> 00:18:05,317 Hmm. Is there a possibility 484 00:18:05,384 --> 00:18:06,000 the wound could be self-inflicted? 485 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,853 the wound could be self-inflicted? 486 00:18:07,920 --> 00:18:10,289 They're very bad burns. 487 00:18:10,355 --> 00:18:11,790 I hardly think... 488 00:18:11,857 --> 00:18:12,000 A possibility. 489 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:14,226 A possibility. 490 00:18:15,861 --> 00:18:17,196 Yes. 491 00:18:17,262 --> 00:18:18,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 43463.7. 492 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:21,500 Captain's Log, Stardate 43463.7. 493 00:18:21,567 --> 00:18:24,000 We are holding a position at the Neutral Zone border 494 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:24,536 We are holding a position at the Neutral Zone border 495 00:18:24,603 --> 00:18:25,838 proximate to Nelvana III. 496 00:18:25,904 --> 00:18:29,374 If our guest is telling the truth, there are 21 hours left 497 00:18:29,441 --> 00:18:30,000 before the Romulan base becomes functional. 498 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:32,611 before the Romulan base becomes functional. 499 00:18:32,678 --> 00:18:35,147 The Monitor and the Hood are headed in your direction 500 00:18:35,214 --> 00:18:36,000 but they will arrive too late to be of assistance. 501 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:37,549 but they will arrive too late to be of assistance. 502 00:18:37,616 --> 00:18:41,286 Warnings have gone out to all outposts along the border 503 00:18:41,353 --> 00:18:42,000 as well as several independent vessels in nearby sectors. 504 00:18:42,000 --> 00:18:44,423 as well as several independent vessels in nearby sectors. 505 00:18:44,490 --> 00:18:46,325 No one here wants a war, Captain 506 00:18:46,391 --> 00:18:48,000 but we are prepared to take them on 507 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:48,360 but we are prepared to take them on 508 00:18:48,427 --> 00:18:50,562 if that is what they want. 509 00:18:50,629 --> 00:18:52,431 All Federation starships 510 00:18:52,498 --> 00:18:54,000 have been placed on Yellow Alert. 511 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:54,299 have been placed on Yellow Alert. 512 00:18:54,366 --> 00:18:55,634 ( door chimes ) 513 00:18:55,701 --> 00:18:57,402 Come. 514 00:18:57,469 --> 00:19:00,000 You wanted to see me, Captain? 515 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,606 You wanted to see me, Captain? 516 00:19:00,672 --> 00:19:03,809 Yes, Data, I want you to prepare a class-1 probe. 517 00:19:03,876 --> 00:19:06,000 Set the sensors for maximum scan. 518 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,211 Set the sensors for maximum scan. 519 00:19:06,278 --> 00:19:09,314 I want every meter of Nelvana III monitored. 520 00:19:09,381 --> 00:19:11,783 I will start my calibrations, sir. 521 00:19:11,850 --> 00:19:12,000 Data... 522 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:14,152 Data... 523 00:19:16,255 --> 00:19:18,000 Is there something else you require of me, Captain? 524 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,291 Is there something else you require of me, Captain? 525 00:19:19,358 --> 00:19:22,661 Your clarity of thought. 526 00:19:22,728 --> 00:19:24,000 Your objectivity, as always. 527 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:26,765 Your objectivity, as always. 528 00:19:26,832 --> 00:19:28,500 Sit down. 529 00:19:30,502 --> 00:19:34,773 Data, it's very possible that we are about to go to war. 530 00:19:34,840 --> 00:19:36,000 The repercussions of what we do during the next 24 hours 531 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:41,313 The repercussions of what we do during the next 24 hours 532 00:19:41,380 --> 00:19:42,000 may be felt for years to come. 533 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:44,182 may be felt for years to come. 534 00:19:44,249 --> 00:19:48,000 I want you to keep a record of these events 535 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:48,220 I want you to keep a record of these events 536 00:19:48,287 --> 00:19:50,722 so that history will have the benefit 537 00:19:50,789 --> 00:19:53,792 of... a dispassionate view. 538 00:19:53,859 --> 00:19:54,000 I will begin immediately, sir. 539 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:55,460 I will begin immediately, sir. 540 00:19:55,527 --> 00:19:56,094 Is that all? 541 00:19:56,161 --> 00:19:58,564 How is the crew's spirit? 542 00:19:58,630 --> 00:20:00,000 They are concerned 543 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,299 They are concerned 544 00:20:00,365 --> 00:20:02,834 of course, Captain, but confident. 545 00:20:02,901 --> 00:20:05,370 Do you not see that, sir? 546 00:20:07,406 --> 00:20:09,508 Data, unlike King Henry 547 00:20:09,575 --> 00:20:12,000 it is not easy for me to disguise myself 548 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:12,978 it is not easy for me to disguise myself 549 00:20:13,045 --> 00:20:15,514 and walk among my troops. 550 00:20:15,581 --> 00:20:16,982 That'll be all. 551 00:20:29,861 --> 00:20:30,000 "Now if these men do not die well 552 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:33,231 "Now if these men do not die well 553 00:20:33,298 --> 00:20:36,000 "it will be a black matter for the king 554 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:36,902 "it will be a black matter for the king 555 00:20:36,969 --> 00:20:39,004 who led them to it." 556 00:20:42,708 --> 00:20:45,243 Why must we waste time playing this ridiculous game? 557 00:20:45,310 --> 00:20:46,912 There's more here than you're telling us. 558 00:20:46,979 --> 00:20:48,000 You're forcing yourself to hold back. 559 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,647 You're forcing yourself to hold back. 560 00:20:48,714 --> 00:20:50,916 I have told you everything relevant 561 00:20:50,983 --> 00:20:52,451 about Nelvana III. 562 00:20:52,517 --> 00:20:53,752 I'm not talking about the base. 563 00:20:53,819 --> 00:20:54,000 The base is all that matters. 564 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:55,787 The base is all that matters. 565 00:20:55,854 --> 00:20:57,489 You're lying, Setal. 566 00:20:57,556 --> 00:20:59,424 Go to Nelvana III and you will see. 567 00:20:59,491 --> 00:21:00,000 We're not going anywhere until we get to the truth. 568 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:01,660 We're not going anywhere until we get to the truth. 569 00:21:01,727 --> 00:21:02,661 You're a spy, aren't you? 570 00:21:02,728 --> 00:21:03,662 No. 571 00:21:03,729 --> 00:21:04,863 Then prove it. 572 00:21:04,930 --> 00:21:06,000 You can begin by telling me something about the location 573 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,332 You can begin by telling me something about the location 574 00:21:07,399 --> 00:21:08,667 and the strength of the Romulan fleet. 575 00:21:08,734 --> 00:21:09,601 I don't know it. 576 00:21:09,668 --> 00:21:10,936 You're a logistics officer. 577 00:21:11,003 --> 00:21:12,000 For one sector only. 578 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:12,471 For one sector only. 579 00:21:12,537 --> 00:21:14,039 Who was your superior officer? Admiral Jarok. 580 00:21:14,106 --> 00:21:15,507 The location of the Romulan bases 581 00:21:15,574 --> 00:21:16,575 along the Neutral Zone? 582 00:21:16,642 --> 00:21:17,643 I don't know. 583 00:21:17,709 --> 00:21:18,000 In your sector? Irrelevant! 584 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:19,011 In your sector? Irrelevant! 585 00:21:19,077 --> 00:21:20,812 The number of troops under your admiral's command? 586 00:21:20,879 --> 00:21:23,782 Irrelevant! Irrelevant! 587 00:21:27,419 --> 00:21:28,987 I guess you're right. 588 00:21:29,054 --> 00:21:30,000 It's not worth playing this game. 589 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:31,923 It's not worth playing this game. 590 00:21:31,990 --> 00:21:34,593 Oh, what a fool I've been-- 591 00:21:34,660 --> 00:21:36,000 to come looking for courage in the lair of cowards. 592 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:39,865 to come looking for courage in the lair of cowards. 593 00:21:45,637 --> 00:21:48,000 COMPUTER: Captain Picard, priority message 594 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,306 COMPUTER: Captain Picard, priority message 595 00:21:48,373 --> 00:21:50,809 from Security Officer, Klingon vessel Bortas. 596 00:21:50,876 --> 00:21:54,000 Mr. Worf, will you handle this at security station, deck nine? 597 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:54,446 Mr. Worf, will you handle this at security station, deck nine? 598 00:21:54,513 --> 00:21:55,681 Aye, sir. 599 00:21:55,747 --> 00:21:59,584 DATA: Sensors are configured for planetary probe, sir. 600 00:21:59,651 --> 00:22:00,000 Ready for launch. 601 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,952 Ready for launch. 602 00:22:01,019 --> 00:22:02,621 Proceed. 603 00:22:08,460 --> 00:22:09,928 Probe on course. 604 00:22:09,995 --> 00:22:12,000 Sensors are functioning. 605 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,564 Sensors are functioning. 606 00:22:12,631 --> 00:22:15,567 Coordinate your analysis with Mr. La Forge. 607 00:22:15,634 --> 00:22:17,969 I want this report with dispatch. 608 00:22:22,107 --> 00:22:22,908 I don't know, Data. 609 00:22:22,974 --> 00:22:24,000 My gut tells me we ought to be listening 610 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:25,077 My gut tells me we ought to be listening 611 00:22:25,143 --> 00:22:27,012 to what this guy's trying to tell us. 612 00:22:27,079 --> 00:22:28,346 Your "gut"? 613 00:22:28,413 --> 00:22:30,000 It's just a... a feeling, you know-- 614 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,615 It's just a... a feeling, you know-- 615 00:22:30,682 --> 00:22:32,384 an instinct, intuition. 616 00:22:32,451 --> 00:22:34,386 But those qualities would interfere 617 00:22:34,453 --> 00:22:36,000 with rational judgment, would they not? 618 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,688 with rational judgment, would they not? 619 00:22:36,755 --> 00:22:38,423 You're right, sometimes they do. 620 00:22:38,490 --> 00:22:42,000 Then why not rely strictly on the facts? 621 00:22:42,000 --> 00:22:42,360 Then why not rely strictly on the facts? 622 00:22:42,427 --> 00:22:45,564 Because you just can't rely on the plain and simple facts. 623 00:22:45,630 --> 00:22:46,698 Sometimes they lie. 624 00:22:48,633 --> 00:22:50,969 They can lead to the wrong conclusions 625 00:22:51,036 --> 00:22:52,671 but they cannot lie. 626 00:22:52,738 --> 00:22:54,000 Yeah? Well, what do you think? 627 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:54,539 Yeah? Well, what do you think? 628 00:22:54,606 --> 00:22:56,408 Is he a defector or not? 629 00:22:56,475 --> 00:22:57,776 The facts to date would lead 630 00:22:57,843 --> 00:22:59,644 to the objective conclusion that he is not. 631 00:22:59,711 --> 00:23:00,000 Well... somehow I think 632 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,012 Well... somehow I think 633 00:23:01,079 --> 00:23:03,515 we're going to catch the Romulans with their pants down 634 00:23:03,582 --> 00:23:06,000 on Nelvana III, just like he says. 635 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:06,585 on Nelvana III, just like he says. 636 00:23:09,988 --> 00:23:11,757 "With their pants...?" 637 00:23:11,823 --> 00:23:12,000 A metaphor. 638 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:13,091 A metaphor. 639 00:23:13,158 --> 00:23:15,460 Catching them in the act. 640 00:23:15,527 --> 00:23:17,629 Because your gut tells you so. 641 00:23:17,696 --> 00:23:18,000 Exactly. 642 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,597 Exactly. 643 00:23:18,663 --> 00:23:21,800 But you can't always go with your gut, either. 644 00:23:21,867 --> 00:23:22,968 It's... 645 00:23:23,034 --> 00:23:24,000 Well, it's a combination, Data. 646 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,771 Well, it's a combination, Data. 647 00:23:25,837 --> 00:23:27,806 All right, I'll put it to you this way. 648 00:23:27,873 --> 00:23:30,000 All these feelings that get in the way of human judgment 649 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:31,042 All these feelings that get in the way of human judgment 650 00:23:31,109 --> 00:23:32,878 that confuse the hell out of us 651 00:23:32,944 --> 00:23:35,013 that make us second-guess ourselves-- 652 00:23:35,080 --> 00:23:36,000 well, we need them. 653 00:23:36,000 --> 00:23:36,782 well, we need them. 654 00:23:36,848 --> 00:23:38,083 We need them to... 655 00:23:38,150 --> 00:23:39,785 help us fill in the missing pieces 656 00:23:39,851 --> 00:23:42,000 because we almost never have all the facts. 657 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,888 because we almost never have all the facts. 658 00:23:42,954 --> 00:23:48,000 So a person fills in the missing pieces of the puzzle 659 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:48,560 So a person fills in the missing pieces of the puzzle 660 00:23:48,627 --> 00:23:53,665 with his own personality, resulting in a conclusion 661 00:23:53,732 --> 00:23:54,000 based as much on instinct and intuition 662 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:56,868 based as much on instinct and intuition 663 00:23:56,935 --> 00:23:58,136 as on fact. 664 00:23:58,203 --> 00:23:59,805 Now you're getting it. 665 00:23:59,871 --> 00:24:00,000 Hmm. 666 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,106 Hmm. 667 00:24:03,108 --> 00:24:04,876 But what does one do 668 00:24:04,943 --> 00:24:06,000 if he has no instinct or intuition? 669 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:08,046 if he has no instinct or intuition? 670 00:24:10,248 --> 00:24:12,000 Data, look at this. 671 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,450 Data, look at this. 672 00:24:12,517 --> 00:24:15,754 The facts just took a left turn. 673 00:24:15,821 --> 00:24:18,000 DATA: As the probe went into orbit around Nelvana III 674 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:18,857 DATA: As the probe went into orbit around Nelvana III 675 00:24:18,924 --> 00:24:21,793 it began picking up low-level subspace radio emissions. 676 00:24:21,860 --> 00:24:24,000 Could they be naturally occurring? 677 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:24,162 Could they be naturally occurring? 678 00:24:24,229 --> 00:24:26,231 No, sir, the patterns are clearly artificial. 679 00:24:26,298 --> 00:24:27,465 The signal was so faint 680 00:24:27,532 --> 00:24:29,901 our ship's sensors couldn't read it from this distance. 681 00:24:29,968 --> 00:24:30,000 Can we decode it? 682 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:31,536 Can we decode it? 683 00:24:31,603 --> 00:24:32,470 We've tried. 684 00:24:32,537 --> 00:24:34,673 It's probably Romulan, but we can't be sure. 685 00:24:34,739 --> 00:24:36,000 We've also picked up ionization disturbances. 686 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:37,042 We've also picked up ionization disturbances. 687 00:24:37,108 --> 00:24:38,076 Cloaked Romulan ships 688 00:24:38,143 --> 00:24:40,645 could produce that effect. 689 00:24:40,712 --> 00:24:42,000 What about the planet's surface? 690 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:43,682 What about the planet's surface? 691 00:24:43,748 --> 00:24:45,717 Reading nothing but barren rock. 692 00:24:45,784 --> 00:24:46,785 I don't know. 693 00:24:46,852 --> 00:24:48,000 They might be able to hide a base from our probe. 694 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:48,720 They might be able to hide a base from our probe. 695 00:24:48,787 --> 00:24:50,589 Its capabilities are limited. 696 00:24:50,655 --> 00:24:52,724 The only way we'll know for sure 697 00:24:52,791 --> 00:24:54,000 is if we go down and take a look for ourselves. 698 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:55,861 is if we go down and take a look for ourselves. 699 00:24:55,927 --> 00:24:59,064 That'll be all, gentlemen. 700 00:25:18,950 --> 00:25:23,555 I take it, you have never seen a Romulan before. 701 00:25:23,622 --> 00:25:24,000 That would be an incorrect assumption. 702 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:27,626 That would be an incorrect assumption. 703 00:25:27,692 --> 00:25:30,000 Then why do you invade my privacy? 704 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:31,029 Then why do you invade my privacy? 705 00:25:31,096 --> 00:25:35,267 I was attempting to ascertain what my guts tell me about you. 706 00:25:41,706 --> 00:25:42,000 You're the android. 707 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:44,809 You're the android. 708 00:25:44,876 --> 00:25:48,000 I know a host of Romulan cyberneticists 709 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,246 I know a host of Romulan cyberneticists 710 00:25:48,313 --> 00:25:50,081 that would love to be 711 00:25:50,148 --> 00:25:51,783 this close to you. 712 00:25:51,850 --> 00:25:54,000 I do not find that concept particularly appealing. 713 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:55,754 I do not find that concept particularly appealing. 714 00:25:55,820 --> 00:25:58,757 Nor should you. 715 00:26:03,028 --> 00:26:04,963 I am told by various crew members 716 00:26:05,030 --> 00:26:06,000 that this viewport is their favorite on the ship. 717 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:07,899 that this viewport is their favorite on the ship. 718 00:26:07,966 --> 00:26:09,901 Hmm. 719 00:26:09,968 --> 00:26:12,000 I thought it would bring me some comfort 720 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:15,073 I thought it would bring me some comfort 721 00:26:15,140 --> 00:26:18,000 but these are not my stars. 722 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:18,043 but these are not my stars. 723 00:26:18,109 --> 00:26:21,746 Even the heavens are denied me here. 724 00:26:23,748 --> 00:26:24,000 Oh... synthetic swill. 725 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:27,185 Oh... synthetic swill. 726 00:26:29,187 --> 00:26:30,000 I don't suppose your food terminals 727 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:31,790 I don't suppose your food terminals 728 00:26:31,856 --> 00:26:35,760 would be capable of producing a Romulan ale? 729 00:26:35,827 --> 00:26:36,000 I am afraid that would require 730 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,128 I am afraid that would require 731 00:26:37,195 --> 00:26:39,864 the molecular structure of the beverage in question. 732 00:26:39,931 --> 00:26:41,833 And, as you are no doubt aware 733 00:26:41,900 --> 00:26:42,000 our knowledge of your planet is quite limited. 734 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:44,636 our knowledge of your planet is quite limited. 735 00:26:44,703 --> 00:26:46,705 The loss is yours. 736 00:26:46,771 --> 00:26:48,000 For I have visited over a hundred different worlds 737 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:52,177 For I have visited over a hundred different worlds 738 00:26:52,243 --> 00:26:54,000 and none possessed the awesome beauty of Romulus. 739 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:57,749 and none possessed the awesome beauty of Romulus. 740 00:26:57,816 --> 00:26:59,384 Am I correct in assuming 741 00:26:59,451 --> 00:27:00,000 you regret your decision to come here? 742 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:01,987 you regret your decision to come here? 743 00:27:02,053 --> 00:27:06,000 What I did had to be done 744 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,658 What I did had to be done 745 00:27:06,725 --> 00:27:12,000 but... never again to see the firefalls at Gal Gath'thong 746 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:16,735 but... never again to see the firefalls at Gal Gath'thong 747 00:27:16,801 --> 00:27:18,000 and the spires of my home 748 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,738 and the spires of my home 749 00:27:19,804 --> 00:27:23,875 as they rise above the Apnex Sea at dawn. 750 00:27:23,942 --> 00:27:24,000 It's a bitter thing to be exiled from your own home. 751 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:28,880 It's a bitter thing to be exiled from your own home. 752 00:27:28,947 --> 00:27:30,000 It does appear unlikely 753 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,049 It does appear unlikely 754 00:27:31,116 --> 00:27:34,853 you will ever be allowed to return to your planet. 755 00:27:34,919 --> 00:27:36,000 The cold reaction of an android. 756 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:41,659 The cold reaction of an android. 757 00:27:44,062 --> 00:27:47,832 But perhaps we can bring Romulus to you. 758 00:27:51,736 --> 00:27:53,838 COMPUTER: Program complete. 759 00:27:53,905 --> 00:27:54,000 Run program. 760 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:55,907 Run program. 761 00:27:58,176 --> 00:27:59,844 After you. 762 00:28:16,928 --> 00:28:18,000 The Valley of Chula. 763 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,364 The Valley of Chula. 764 00:28:19,431 --> 00:28:21,399 I know it well. 765 00:28:21,466 --> 00:28:24,000 You are free to stay here as long as you wish. 766 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:26,137 You are free to stay here as long as you wish. 767 00:28:28,406 --> 00:28:30,000 I no longer live here. 768 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:30,775 I no longer live here. 769 00:28:30,842 --> 00:28:32,844 Turn it off. 770 00:28:36,114 --> 00:28:38,116 Cancel program. 771 00:28:39,951 --> 00:28:42,000 This... this is my home now, my future. 772 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:44,923 This... this is my home now, my future. 773 00:28:44,989 --> 00:28:48,000 I have sacrificed everything. 774 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:48,927 I have sacrificed everything. 775 00:28:48,993 --> 00:28:52,130 It must not be in vain. 776 00:28:52,197 --> 00:28:54,000 Arrange a meeting between myself and Captain Picard. 777 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:57,335 Arrange a meeting between myself and Captain Picard. 778 00:29:02,207 --> 00:29:06,000 Tell him Admiral Jarok wants to see him. 779 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:06,878 Tell him Admiral Jarok wants to see him. 780 00:29:12,951 --> 00:29:14,919 Captain, we have confirmed 781 00:29:14,986 --> 00:29:18,000 that you are holding Admiral Alidar Jarok. 782 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,022 that you are holding Admiral Alidar Jarok. 783 00:29:18,089 --> 00:29:20,091 He has been identified as the commander 784 00:29:20,158 --> 00:29:22,193 at the massacre of the Norkan outposts. 785 00:29:22,260 --> 00:29:24,000 The council strongly advises that you consider Jarok 786 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:25,997 The council strongly advises that you consider Jarok 787 00:29:26,064 --> 00:29:28,466 an unreliable source of information. 788 00:29:35,974 --> 00:29:36,000 Bring him in. 789 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:37,909 Bring him in. 790 00:29:40,178 --> 00:29:42,000 Ensign, will you wait outside? 791 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,981 Ensign, will you wait outside? 792 00:29:45,984 --> 00:29:48,000 Have a seat, Admiral Jarok. 793 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:48,253 Have a seat, Admiral Jarok. 794 00:29:48,319 --> 00:29:51,222 Captain, there is no more time. 795 00:29:51,289 --> 00:29:53,291 Admiral, have a seat. 796 00:29:58,630 --> 00:30:00,000 You see, I'm just not convinced that you are telling the truth. 797 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:04,569 You see, I'm just not convinced that you are telling the truth. 798 00:30:04,636 --> 00:30:06,000 What must I do? 799 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:06,804 What must I do? 800 00:30:06,871 --> 00:30:09,507 You must convince me. 801 00:30:09,574 --> 00:30:12,000 If I had irrefutable evidence... 802 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,978 If I had irrefutable evidence... 803 00:30:14,045 --> 00:30:17,048 but you did not bring irrefutable evidence. 804 00:30:17,115 --> 00:30:18,000 You brought no evidence at all. 805 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,449 You brought no evidence at all. 806 00:30:18,516 --> 00:30:22,954 And now I hear you are not the man you claimed to be. 807 00:30:23,021 --> 00:30:23,888 Admiral... 808 00:30:23,955 --> 00:30:24,000 your credibility is stretched beyond belief. 809 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:27,926 your credibility is stretched beyond belief. 810 00:30:27,992 --> 00:30:30,000 A Romulan defector is almost a contradiction in terms 811 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:33,264 A Romulan defector is almost a contradiction in terms 812 00:30:33,331 --> 00:30:36,000 but Admiral Jarok crossing the lines? 813 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,334 but Admiral Jarok crossing the lines? 814 00:30:36,401 --> 00:30:40,505 I explained my motivations to your interrogators. 815 00:30:40,572 --> 00:30:42,000 Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes-- peace in our galaxy. 816 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,975 Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes-- peace in our galaxy. 817 00:30:44,042 --> 00:30:46,844 Except, Admiral, you are not a man of peace. 818 00:30:46,911 --> 00:30:48,000 Your military record, what we know of it, is clear. 819 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:50,248 Your military record, what we know of it, is clear. 820 00:30:50,315 --> 00:30:54,000 Which is precisely why I chose an alternate identity here. 821 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:54,519 Which is precisely why I chose an alternate identity here. 822 00:30:54,586 --> 00:30:58,022 The massacres in the Norkan outposts, for example. 823 00:30:58,089 --> 00:31:00,000 What you call "massacres" were called 824 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:02,360 What you call "massacres" were called 825 00:31:02,427 --> 00:31:06,000 the "Norkan campaigns" on my world, Captain. 826 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,532 the "Norkan campaigns" on my world, Captain. 827 00:31:07,599 --> 00:31:12,000 One world's butcher is another world's hero. 828 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,203 One world's butcher is another world's hero. 829 00:31:12,270 --> 00:31:15,039 Perhaps I am neither one. 830 00:31:18,276 --> 00:31:22,880 On what basis, Admiral, am I to decide? 831 00:31:22,947 --> 00:31:24,000 Hmm? 832 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,616 Hmm? 833 00:31:26,951 --> 00:31:28,620 Your good word? 834 00:31:28,686 --> 00:31:30,000 Are you willing to help us overpower 835 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:31,556 Are you willing to help us overpower 836 00:31:31,623 --> 00:31:35,193 the Romulan B-Type warbirds we may encounter? 837 00:31:35,260 --> 00:31:36,000 Are you prepared to help us detect them 838 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:38,363 Are you prepared to help us detect them 839 00:31:38,429 --> 00:31:40,965 through their cloaking shields? 840 00:31:43,301 --> 00:31:47,505 Well, you see my problem, Admiral. 841 00:31:47,572 --> 00:31:48,000 You ask us for faith 842 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:50,675 You ask us for faith 843 00:31:50,742 --> 00:31:54,000 in circumstances which are hardly possible to believe 844 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:54,245 in circumstances which are hardly possible to believe 845 00:31:54,312 --> 00:31:57,348 compounded by lies and your refusal to tell us 846 00:31:57,415 --> 00:31:58,383 what you know. 847 00:31:58,449 --> 00:32:00,000 I cannot betray my people. 848 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,585 I cannot betray my people. 849 00:32:00,652 --> 00:32:02,920 You've already betrayed your people, Admiral. 850 00:32:02,987 --> 00:32:05,056 You've made your choices, sir. 851 00:32:05,123 --> 00:32:06,000 You're a traitor. 852 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,190 You're a traitor. 853 00:32:06,257 --> 00:32:10,094 Now, if the bitter taste of that is unpalatable to you 854 00:32:10,161 --> 00:32:12,000 I am truly sorry, but I will not risk my crew 855 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:13,264 I am truly sorry, but I will not risk my crew 856 00:32:13,331 --> 00:32:17,635 because you think you can dance on the edge of the Neutral Zone. 857 00:32:17,702 --> 00:32:18,000 You've crossed over, Admiral. 858 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:21,239 You've crossed over, Admiral. 859 00:32:21,306 --> 00:32:24,000 You make yourself comfortable with that. 860 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:25,443 You make yourself comfortable with that. 861 00:32:27,545 --> 00:32:30,000 Do you... have any children, Captain Picard, a family? 862 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:32,450 Do you... have any children, Captain Picard, a family? 863 00:32:32,517 --> 00:32:35,253 No. 864 00:32:35,320 --> 00:32:36,000 Oh. Then you have sacrificed too much for your career. 865 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:41,626 Oh. Then you have sacrificed too much for your career. 866 00:32:41,693 --> 00:32:42,000 Yes, this is all very interesting... 867 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:44,962 Yes, this is all very interesting... 868 00:32:45,029 --> 00:32:47,699 There comes a time in a man's life 869 00:32:47,765 --> 00:32:48,000 that you cannot know 870 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:49,400 that you cannot know 871 00:32:49,467 --> 00:32:54,000 when he looks down at the first smile of his baby girl 872 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:54,305 when he looks down at the first smile of his baby girl 873 00:32:54,372 --> 00:32:58,576 and realizes he must change the world for her-- 874 00:32:58,643 --> 00:33:00,000 for all children. 875 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,479 for all children. 876 00:33:01,546 --> 00:33:04,649 It is for her that I am here. 877 00:33:04,716 --> 00:33:06,000 Not to destroy the Romulan Empire, but to save it. 878 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:10,021 Not to destroy the Romulan Empire, but to save it. 879 00:33:10,088 --> 00:33:12,000 For months 880 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:12,256 For months 881 00:33:12,323 --> 00:33:16,327 I tried desperately to persuade the High Command 882 00:33:16,394 --> 00:33:18,000 that another war would destroy the Empire. 883 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,731 that another war would destroy the Empire. 884 00:33:19,797 --> 00:33:21,666 They got tired of my arguments. 885 00:33:21,733 --> 00:33:23,768 Finally, I was censured 886 00:33:23,835 --> 00:33:24,000 sent off to command some distant sector. 887 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:27,338 sent off to command some distant sector. 888 00:33:27,405 --> 00:33:30,000 This was my only recourse. 889 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:30,408 This was my only recourse. 890 00:33:32,076 --> 00:33:34,345 I... 891 00:33:34,412 --> 00:33:36,000 will never see my child smile again. 892 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:39,784 will never see my child smile again. 893 00:33:39,851 --> 00:33:42,000 She will grow up believing 894 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:42,687 She will grow up believing 895 00:33:42,754 --> 00:33:47,525 that her father is a traitor. 896 00:33:47,592 --> 00:33:48,000 But she will grow up... 897 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:50,762 But she will grow up... 898 00:33:50,828 --> 00:33:54,000 if you act, Picard, if we stop this war before it begins. 899 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:56,801 if you act, Picard, if we stop this war before it begins. 900 00:33:56,868 --> 00:34:00,000 I can't and I won't 901 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,172 I can't and I won't 902 00:34:01,239 --> 00:34:06,000 unless I have unequivocal cooperation. 903 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:06,077 unless I have unequivocal cooperation. 904 00:34:22,794 --> 00:34:24,000 Admiral Jarok has provided me with the locations, strengths 905 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:28,800 Admiral Jarok has provided me with the locations, strengths 906 00:34:28,866 --> 00:34:30,000 and tactical plans of the Romulan fleet. 907 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:32,403 and tactical plans of the Romulan fleet. 908 00:34:32,470 --> 00:34:35,072 Mr. La Forge, he is prepared 909 00:34:35,139 --> 00:34:36,000 to give you data regarding engines 910 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:38,743 to give you data regarding engines 911 00:34:38,810 --> 00:34:41,112 weapons, and the cloaking systems 912 00:34:41,179 --> 00:34:42,000 of the warbird class starship. 913 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:43,681 of the warbird class starship. 914 00:34:43,748 --> 00:34:44,882 But I believe 915 00:34:44,949 --> 00:34:48,000 his experience as a field commander will be more valuable 916 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:48,286 his experience as a field commander will be more valuable 917 00:34:48,352 --> 00:34:51,255 for its strategic sense than in the technical areas. 918 00:34:51,322 --> 00:34:53,224 Any edge will help, Captain. 919 00:34:53,291 --> 00:34:54,000 Don't depend on this. 920 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:54,325 Don't depend on this. 921 00:34:54,392 --> 00:34:55,693 For all we know, he may be still lying 922 00:34:55,760 --> 00:34:57,361 but we shall find that out soon enough. 923 00:34:57,428 --> 00:34:58,362 Number One 924 00:34:58,429 --> 00:35:00,000 set course for Nelvana III. 925 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,665 set course for Nelvana III. 926 00:35:06,771 --> 00:35:10,241 DATA: Second Officer's Log, Stardate 43465.2. 927 00:35:10,308 --> 00:35:12,000 We have entered the Neutral Zone 928 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:12,176 We have entered the Neutral Zone 929 00:35:12,243 --> 00:35:14,879 in direct violation of the Treaty of Algeron. 930 00:35:14,946 --> 00:35:18,000 Presuming Romulan warships are cloaked and monitoring us 931 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,249 Presuming Romulan warships are cloaked and monitoring us 932 00:35:18,316 --> 00:35:19,851 we expect heavy resistance 933 00:35:19,917 --> 00:35:21,752 as we approach Nelvana III. 934 00:35:21,819 --> 00:35:22,753 Tactical? 935 00:35:22,820 --> 00:35:23,888 Nothing on sensors. 936 00:35:23,955 --> 00:35:24,000 I don't like it. 937 00:35:24,000 --> 00:35:25,189 I don't like it. 938 00:35:25,256 --> 00:35:27,892 I would have expected a greeting party. 939 00:35:27,959 --> 00:35:30,000 You echo another noteworthy commander 940 00:35:30,000 --> 00:35:30,595 You echo another noteworthy commander 941 00:35:30,661 --> 00:35:33,364 in similar circumstances, Number One. 942 00:35:33,431 --> 00:35:35,633 A countryman of yours-- 943 00:35:35,700 --> 00:35:36,000 George Armstrong Custer 944 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:37,201 George Armstrong Custer 945 00:35:37,268 --> 00:35:40,905 when his Seventh Cavalry arrived at The Little Bighorn. 946 00:35:40,972 --> 00:35:42,000 May we have better luck. 947 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,673 May we have better luck. 948 00:35:42,740 --> 00:35:44,609 Approaching Nelvana system. 949 00:35:44,675 --> 00:35:46,911 Engage impulse engines. 950 00:35:51,849 --> 00:35:53,784 Nelvana III on screen. 951 00:36:00,391 --> 00:36:02,860 Still no signs of them on sensors. 952 00:36:02,927 --> 00:36:06,000 In a way, I'd rather be fighting my way through this. 953 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:06,531 In a way, I'd rather be fighting my way through this. 954 00:36:06,597 --> 00:36:08,199 It's just too damned easy. 955 00:36:08,266 --> 00:36:10,635 Prepare to enter standard orbit. 956 00:36:16,807 --> 00:36:17,742 Data? 957 00:36:17,808 --> 00:36:18,000 Scanning the planet, sir. 958 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:19,944 Scanning the planet, sir. 959 00:36:20,011 --> 00:36:23,447 No life forms, no power sources, no weapons systems. 960 00:36:23,514 --> 00:36:24,000 No indication of a base at all? 961 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:25,583 No indication of a base at all? 962 00:36:25,650 --> 00:36:26,884 DATA: No, sir. 963 00:36:26,951 --> 00:36:29,520 The subspace signal the probe detected? 964 00:36:29,587 --> 00:36:30,000 The ionization disturbances? 965 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,855 The ionization disturbances? 966 00:36:30,922 --> 00:36:32,957 DATA: I am picking them up, sir 967 00:36:33,024 --> 00:36:35,459 but I cannot identify the source. 968 00:36:35,526 --> 00:36:36,000 They seem to be moving in an orbital path 969 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:38,796 They seem to be moving in an orbital path 970 00:36:38,863 --> 00:36:41,599 with an 800-kilometer apogee. 971 00:36:44,969 --> 00:36:47,572 Lieutenant Worf, bring the Admiral up here. 972 00:36:47,638 --> 00:36:48,000 Aye, sir. 973 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:48,873 Aye, sir. 974 00:36:52,610 --> 00:36:54,000 Maybe they abandoned the planet after he defected. 975 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,880 Maybe they abandoned the planet after he defected. 976 00:36:55,947 --> 00:36:57,882 There is no scarring on the planet surface 977 00:36:57,949 --> 00:37:00,000 that would denote heavy construction of any kind. 978 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,685 that would denote heavy construction of any kind. 979 00:37:00,751 --> 00:37:03,754 A cloaking device of some sort to hide the entire base? 980 00:37:03,821 --> 00:37:04,889 DATA: A cloaking device 981 00:37:04,956 --> 00:37:05,990 operating on the surface 982 00:37:06,057 --> 00:37:08,893 would be given away by visible distortion effects. 983 00:37:14,899 --> 00:37:17,001 Perhaps you would care to explain 984 00:37:17,068 --> 00:37:18,000 why we are here, Admiral. 985 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,936 why we are here, Admiral. 986 00:37:19,003 --> 00:37:20,805 RIKER: There doesn't appear 987 00:37:20,871 --> 00:37:22,306 to be a base. 988 00:37:26,377 --> 00:37:27,645 I don't understand. 989 00:37:27,712 --> 00:37:29,013 PICARD: Nelvana III, Admiral! 990 00:37:29,080 --> 00:37:30,000 No base! 991 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:30,014 No base! 992 00:37:30,081 --> 00:37:31,482 No weapons! 993 00:37:31,549 --> 00:37:33,751 No sign of any life at all! 994 00:37:38,990 --> 00:37:42,000 I-I saw the tactical communiqués-- 995 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,761 I-I saw the tactical communiqués-- 996 00:37:43,828 --> 00:37:47,898 the records, timetables for completion. 997 00:37:47,965 --> 00:37:48,000 An entire legion was assigned to this section. 998 00:37:48,000 --> 00:37:51,836 An entire legion was assigned to this section. 999 00:37:51,902 --> 00:37:54,000 Is it possible they could have been feeding you disinformation? 1000 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:55,940 Is it possible they could have been feeding you disinformation? 1001 00:37:59,844 --> 00:38:00,000 You said that you had been censured-- 1002 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:01,979 You said that you had been censured-- 1003 00:38:02,046 --> 00:38:04,515 reassigned four months ago. 1004 00:38:04,582 --> 00:38:06,000 They knew of your dissatisfaction. 1005 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,517 They knew of your dissatisfaction. 1006 00:38:06,584 --> 00:38:10,621 Could all this have been to test your loyalty? 1007 00:38:10,688 --> 00:38:12,000 No. 1008 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,858 No. 1009 00:38:13,924 --> 00:38:16,327 No! 1010 00:38:16,394 --> 00:38:18,000 It's impossible. 1011 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,429 It's impossible. 1012 00:38:28,773 --> 00:38:30,000 They let you escape 1013 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,375 They let you escape 1014 00:38:31,442 --> 00:38:34,078 with an arsenal of worthless secrets. 1015 00:38:34,145 --> 00:38:36,000 What other explanation is there? 1016 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,515 What other explanation is there? 1017 00:38:37,581 --> 00:38:39,517 Permission to withdraw from the Neutral Zone. 1018 00:38:39,583 --> 00:38:40,985 At your earliest convenience, Number One. 1019 00:38:41,052 --> 00:38:42,000 Helm, bring her around 180 degrees! 1020 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:43,454 Helm, bring her around 180 degrees! 1021 00:38:43,521 --> 00:38:45,990 Geordi, get us out of here! 1022 00:38:46,057 --> 00:38:48,000 I hear you, Commander. 1023 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,025 I hear you, Commander. 1024 00:38:54,965 --> 00:38:56,567 Two Romulan warships uncloaking. 1025 00:38:56,634 --> 00:38:58,803 Coordinates... 1026 00:39:06,477 --> 00:39:07,678 Shields holding. 1027 00:39:07,745 --> 00:39:08,746 Damage? 1028 00:39:08,813 --> 00:39:10,448 La FORGE: Minor damage to the secondary hull. 1029 00:39:10,514 --> 00:39:12,000 Power transfer fields may be pinched off. 1030 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:12,750 Power transfer fields may be pinched off. 1031 00:39:12,817 --> 00:39:14,919 I'm working on it. 1032 00:39:14,985 --> 00:39:16,487 Captain? 1033 00:39:16,554 --> 00:39:18,000 Not yet, Mr. Worf. 1034 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,489 Not yet, Mr. Worf. 1035 00:39:18,556 --> 00:39:20,991 This is just a tap on the shoulder 1036 00:39:21,058 --> 00:39:23,761 or we wouldn't be here talking about it. 1037 00:39:23,828 --> 00:39:24,000 The Romulans are hailing us. 1038 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:25,830 The Romulans are hailing us. 1039 00:39:25,896 --> 00:39:27,431 On screen. 1040 00:39:27,498 --> 00:39:29,100 TOMALAK: Captain Picard 1041 00:39:29,166 --> 00:39:30,000 I hardly expected to see you again so soon. 1042 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:32,903 I hardly expected to see you again so soon. 1043 00:39:32,970 --> 00:39:35,473 It seems this time you are the one 1044 00:39:35,539 --> 00:39:36,000 who has made an aggressive move across the Neutral Zone. 1045 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:38,809 who has made an aggressive move across the Neutral Zone. 1046 00:39:38,876 --> 00:39:41,879 Commander Tomalak, as I am sure you already know 1047 00:39:41,946 --> 00:39:42,000 we were responding to warnings 1048 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,881 we were responding to warnings 1049 00:39:43,948 --> 00:39:46,617 of Romulan incursions at Nelvana III. 1050 00:39:46,684 --> 00:39:48,000 But, Captain, as you can see, there is no incursion. 1051 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:51,889 But, Captain, as you can see, there is no incursion. 1052 00:39:51,956 --> 00:39:54,000 And the matter of the unidentified 1053 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:54,024 And the matter of the unidentified 1054 00:39:54,091 --> 00:39:57,962 subspace radio emissions and the ionization disturbances? 1055 00:39:58,028 --> 00:40:00,000 Oh, you must mean our orbiting probe. 1056 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:01,966 Oh, you must mean our orbiting probe. 1057 00:40:02,032 --> 00:40:06,000 We are studying Nelvana III for... archaeological research. 1058 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,938 We are studying Nelvana III for... archaeological research. 1059 00:40:08,005 --> 00:40:10,941 With a cloaked satellite? 1060 00:40:11,008 --> 00:40:12,000 Oh, really, Captain, would you have us believe 1061 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,611 Oh, really, Captain, would you have us believe 1062 00:40:13,677 --> 00:40:15,946 this satellite is an excuse 1063 00:40:16,013 --> 00:40:18,000 for your aggressive charge across the Neutral Zone? 1064 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:18,783 for your aggressive charge across the Neutral Zone? 1065 00:40:18,849 --> 00:40:20,985 You can believe what you wish 1066 00:40:21,051 --> 00:40:22,987 and we will be on our way. 1067 00:40:23,053 --> 00:40:24,000 Without even an apology, Captain? 1068 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:25,923 Without even an apology, Captain? 1069 00:40:25,990 --> 00:40:29,527 If an apology will do, then I offer it. 1070 00:40:29,593 --> 00:40:30,000 I'm afraid it won't 1071 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:30,728 I'm afraid it won't 1072 00:40:30,795 --> 00:40:33,164 so I will save you the humiliation. 1073 00:40:33,230 --> 00:40:35,132 Get to it, Tomalak! 1074 00:40:35,199 --> 00:40:36,000 You see, Picard, after we dissect your Enterprise 1075 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:39,036 You see, Picard, after we dissect your Enterprise 1076 00:40:39,103 --> 00:40:42,000 for every precious bit of information 1077 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:42,006 for every precious bit of information 1078 00:40:42,072 --> 00:40:44,708 I intend to display its broken hull 1079 00:40:44,775 --> 00:40:46,677 in the center of the Romulan capitol 1080 00:40:46,744 --> 00:40:48,000 as a symbol of our victory. 1081 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:48,045 as a symbol of our victory. 1082 00:40:48,112 --> 00:40:51,782 It will inspire our armies for generations to come 1083 00:40:51,849 --> 00:40:54,000 and serve as a warning to any other traitor 1084 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,185 and serve as a warning to any other traitor 1085 00:40:54,251 --> 00:40:56,821 who would create ripples of disloyalty. 1086 00:41:02,159 --> 00:41:06,000 All the communiqués, all the timetables 1087 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:07,031 All the communiqués, all the timetables 1088 00:41:07,097 --> 00:41:10,534 all the records-- they were all fiction 1089 00:41:10,601 --> 00:41:12,000 written for my benefit. 1090 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,203 written for my benefit. 1091 00:41:12,269 --> 00:41:14,071 A test... 1092 00:41:14,138 --> 00:41:17,241 a test of my loyalty. 1093 00:41:17,308 --> 00:41:18,000 And you used me to lure the Enterprise 1094 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:21,245 And you used me to lure the Enterprise 1095 00:41:21,312 --> 00:41:23,781 into the Neutral Zone. 1096 00:41:23,848 --> 00:41:24,000 First, Captain, you will return the traitor, Jarok. 1097 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:29,787 First, Captain, you will return the traitor, Jarok. 1098 00:41:29,854 --> 00:41:30,000 Then you will surrender as prisoners of war. 1099 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:33,624 Then you will surrender as prisoners of war. 1100 00:41:33,691 --> 00:41:36,000 Do you seriously expect me to accept those terms? 1101 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,527 Do you seriously expect me to accept those terms? 1102 00:41:36,594 --> 00:41:42,000 No, Captain Picard, I expect you won't. 1103 00:41:42,000 --> 00:41:43,067 No, Captain Picard, I expect you won't. 1104 00:41:43,133 --> 00:41:46,804 You have 30 seconds to decide. 1105 00:41:46,871 --> 00:41:48,000 I do not require one, Tomalak. 1106 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,139 I do not require one, Tomalak. 1107 00:41:49,206 --> 00:41:54,000 I urge you, Captain Picard-- surrender. 1108 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,011 I urge you, Captain Picard-- surrender. 1109 00:41:54,078 --> 00:41:57,014 Consider the men and women you would lead 1110 00:41:57,081 --> 00:41:59,583 into a lost cause. 1111 00:42:02,953 --> 00:42:06,000 If the cause is just and honorable 1112 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:06,891 If the cause is just and honorable 1113 00:42:06,957 --> 00:42:09,526 they are prepared to give their lives. 1114 00:42:09,593 --> 00:42:12,000 Are you prepared to die today, Tomalak? 1115 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:12,062 Are you prepared to die today, Tomalak? 1116 00:42:12,129 --> 00:42:17,601 I expected more from you than an idle threat, Picard. 1117 00:42:17,668 --> 00:42:18,000 Then you shall have it. 1118 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:20,638 Then you shall have it. 1119 00:42:20,704 --> 00:42:22,072 Mr. Worf. 1120 00:42:22,139 --> 00:42:24,000 Aye, sir. 1121 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:25,109 Aye, sir. 1122 00:42:32,983 --> 00:42:35,252 Klingon warships-- armed and ready, sir. 1123 00:42:38,889 --> 00:42:41,558 What shall it be, Tomalak? 1124 00:42:41,625 --> 00:42:42,000 You will still not survive our assault. 1125 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:45,663 You will still not survive our assault. 1126 00:42:45,729 --> 00:42:48,000 And you will not survive ours. 1127 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,766 And you will not survive ours. 1128 00:42:48,832 --> 00:42:50,901 Shall we die together? 1129 00:42:53,904 --> 00:42:54,000 I look forward to our next meeting, Captain. 1130 00:42:54,000 --> 00:42:58,208 I look forward to our next meeting, Captain. 1131 00:43:01,178 --> 00:43:04,815 Romulan disrupters are powering down, sir. 1132 00:43:09,687 --> 00:43:12,000 Cancel Red Alert. 1133 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,290 Cancel Red Alert. 1134 00:43:15,292 --> 00:43:16,961 Mr. Worf, will you extend 1135 00:43:17,027 --> 00:43:18,000 the appreciation of the Federation 1136 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:19,163 the appreciation of the Federation 1137 00:43:19,229 --> 00:43:22,232 and my personal gratitude to the Klingons. 1138 00:43:22,299 --> 00:43:24,000 Aye, sir. 1139 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,268 Aye, sir. 1140 00:43:24,335 --> 00:43:29,707 Take us back, Number One. 1141 00:43:29,773 --> 00:43:30,000 I did it for nothing. 1142 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:34,144 I did it for nothing. 1143 00:43:34,211 --> 00:43:36,000 My home, my family... 1144 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:38,749 My home, my family... 1145 00:43:38,816 --> 00:43:41,118 for nothing. 1146 00:43:52,262 --> 00:43:54,000 He ingested a Felodesine chip. 1147 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:54,164 He ingested a Felodesine chip. 1148 00:43:54,231 --> 00:43:56,200 He must have brought it with him. 1149 00:43:56,266 --> 00:44:00,000 I'm sorry, Captain, there was no antidote. 1150 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,371 I'm sorry, Captain, there was no antidote. 1151 00:44:00,437 --> 00:44:05,109 A letter to his wife and daughter. 1152 00:44:05,175 --> 00:44:06,000 Sir, he must have known it would be impossible 1153 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:08,846 Sir, he must have known it would be impossible 1154 00:44:08,912 --> 00:44:12,000 for us to deliver it. 1155 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:12,649 for us to deliver it. 1156 00:44:12,716 --> 00:44:14,685 Today, perhaps 1157 00:44:14,752 --> 00:44:16,687 but if there are others 1158 00:44:16,754 --> 00:44:18,000 with the courage of Admiral Jarok 1159 00:44:18,000 --> 00:44:19,056 with the courage of Admiral Jarok 1160 00:44:19,123 --> 00:44:23,794 we may hope to see a day of peace 1161 00:44:23,861 --> 00:44:24,000 when we can take his letter home. 1162 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:28,365 when we can take his letter home.