1 00:00:02,736 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 43714.1. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,539 Captain's Log, Stardate 43714.1. 3 00:00:06,606 --> 00:00:08,708 We have finally succeeded in eradicating 4 00:00:08,775 --> 00:00:11,411 the Phyrox plague on Cor Caroli V 5 00:00:11,478 --> 00:00:12,000 and will soon be preparing to leave orbit 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:13,613 and will soon be preparing to leave orbit 7 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,448 and proceed to our next mission-- 8 00:00:15,515 --> 00:00:17,350 a rendezvous with the USS Hood 9 00:00:17,417 --> 00:00:18,000 to assist in their terraforming efforts on Browder IV. 10 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:20,620 to assist in their terraforming efforts on Browder IV. 11 00:00:24,090 --> 00:00:26,326 ( sighing ) 12 00:00:33,099 --> 00:00:35,068 ( vibrating hum ) 13 00:00:40,273 --> 00:00:42,000 ( electrical pulsing) 14 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:42,442 ( electrical pulsing) 15 00:00:42,509 --> 00:00:44,644 ( electrical crackling ) 16 00:00:45,745 --> 00:00:47,447 ( beeping ) 17 00:00:47,514 --> 00:00:48,000 Commander, ship's sensors detect an abnormal energy reading 18 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:50,517 Commander, ship's sensors detect an abnormal energy reading 19 00:00:50,583 --> 00:00:52,152 in the Captain's quarters. 20 00:00:52,218 --> 00:00:53,153 Type? 21 00:00:53,219 --> 00:00:54,000 Undetermined. 22 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:54,487 Undetermined. 23 00:00:54,554 --> 00:00:56,823 Riker to Captain Picard. 24 00:00:58,658 --> 00:01:00,000 Security team to Captain's quarters. 25 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:01,661 Security team to Captain's quarters. 26 00:01:31,224 --> 00:01:34,160 ( fritzing beep ) 27 00:01:34,227 --> 00:01:36,000 Picard to Enterprise. 28 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:36,429 Picard to Enterprise. 29 00:01:38,565 --> 00:01:39,799 ( fritzing beep ) 30 00:01:39,866 --> 00:01:42,000 Anyone receiving this transmission 31 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,169 Anyone receiving this transmission 32 00:01:43,236 --> 00:01:45,238 please respond. 33 00:01:52,779 --> 00:01:54,000 ( beeping ) 34 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:55,648 ( beeping ) 35 00:01:55,715 --> 00:01:58,284 Security override. Priority one. 36 00:02:01,421 --> 00:02:03,723 Is something the matter, Lieutenant? 37 00:02:33,553 --> 00:02:36,000 Space, the final frontier. 38 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:37,724 Space, the final frontier. 39 00:02:37,790 --> 00:02:41,794 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 40 00:02:41,861 --> 00:02:42,000 Its continuing mission-- 41 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:43,796 Its continuing mission-- 42 00:02:43,863 --> 00:02:47,767 to explore strange new worlds 43 00:02:47,834 --> 00:02:48,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 44 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:52,238 to seek out new life and new civilizations 45 00:02:52,305 --> 00:02:54,000 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 46 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,743 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 47 00:04:18,524 --> 00:04:19,826 ( gasping ) 48 00:04:19,892 --> 00:04:21,661 No! It's all right, it's all right. 49 00:04:21,728 --> 00:04:22,629 I'm not going to hurt you. 50 00:04:22,695 --> 00:04:23,963 Ca... Captain...? 51 00:04:24,030 --> 00:04:26,332 Picard of the Enterprise. 52 00:04:26,399 --> 00:04:27,700 Captain Picard. 53 00:04:27,767 --> 00:04:30,000 We studied your missions at the academy. 54 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:30,570 We studied your missions at the academy. 55 00:04:30,637 --> 00:04:33,940 Mitena Haro, first year cadet, Starfleet Academy. 56 00:04:34,007 --> 00:04:35,308 Cadet Haro. 57 00:04:35,375 --> 00:04:36,000 Perhaps you can explain 58 00:04:36,000 --> 00:04:37,043 Perhaps you can explain 59 00:04:37,110 --> 00:04:38,745 what this is all about. 60 00:04:38,811 --> 00:04:40,780 Unfortunately, I can't, Mister...? 61 00:04:40,847 --> 00:04:41,781 Tholl. 62 00:04:41,848 --> 00:04:42,000 Kova Tholl, of Mizar II. 63 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:44,417 Kova Tholl, of Mizar II. 64 00:04:44,484 --> 00:04:46,419 Well, Mr. Tholl, all I know is 65 00:04:46,486 --> 00:04:48,000 that I've been brought here against my will. 66 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,721 that I've been brought here against my will. 67 00:04:48,788 --> 00:04:50,423 Wherever "here" is. 68 00:04:50,490 --> 00:04:53,693 The same thing happened to me, sir. 69 00:04:53,760 --> 00:04:54,000 I-I was alone, studying, and... I fainted. 70 00:04:54,000 --> 00:04:57,697 I-I was alone, studying, and... I fainted. 71 00:04:57,764 --> 00:04:59,599 When I came to... 72 00:04:59,666 --> 00:05:00,000 It was about three days ago. 73 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:02,869 It was about three days ago. 74 00:05:02,935 --> 00:05:04,570 And you, sir? 75 00:05:04,637 --> 00:05:06,000 I've been here 12 days 76 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:06,739 I've been here 12 days 77 00:05:06,806 --> 00:05:07,874 possibly more. 78 00:05:07,940 --> 00:05:09,742 I had been meditating privately 79 00:05:09,809 --> 00:05:12,000 and for no reason whatever, I lost consciousness. 80 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:12,679 and for no reason whatever, I lost consciousness. 81 00:05:12,745 --> 00:05:15,715 What can you tell me about our captors? 82 00:05:15,782 --> 00:05:17,817 Nothing. They've never shown themselves. 83 00:05:22,922 --> 00:05:24,000 Four sleeping areas. 84 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,791 Four sleeping areas. 85 00:05:24,857 --> 00:05:29,762 That implies we may be joined by another captive. 86 00:05:36,703 --> 00:05:38,638 It's edible 87 00:05:38,705 --> 00:05:42,000 but I wouldn't call it food. 88 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,675 but I wouldn't call it food. 89 00:05:47,046 --> 00:05:48,000 Hmm... 90 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:48,915 Hmm... 91 00:06:05,965 --> 00:06:06,000 I wouldn't touch that. 92 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,900 I wouldn't touch that. 93 00:06:07,967 --> 00:06:09,035 Why not? 94 00:06:09,102 --> 00:06:11,070 If it's the door lock 95 00:06:11,137 --> 00:06:12,000 the combination is too complex to hit at random. 96 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:15,908 the combination is too complex to hit at random. 97 00:06:15,975 --> 00:06:18,000 I tried it... and was punished. 98 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:18,778 I tried it... and was punished. 99 00:06:18,845 --> 00:06:21,781 Punished? 100 00:06:21,848 --> 00:06:23,382 How? 101 00:06:23,449 --> 00:06:24,000 Severe pain. 102 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,817 Severe pain. 103 00:06:24,884 --> 00:06:26,819 Some sort of energy beam. 104 00:06:26,886 --> 00:06:29,956 I won't go near that panel again. 105 00:06:35,828 --> 00:06:36,000 ( communications beep ) 106 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:37,864 ( communications beep ) 107 00:06:37,930 --> 00:06:42,000 WORF: Sir, the Hood has arrived at the rendezvous point. 108 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,902 WORF: Sir, the Hood has arrived at the rendezvous point. 109 00:06:42,969 --> 00:06:45,938 They are expecting us in 36 hours. 110 00:06:46,005 --> 00:06:48,000 Thank you, Lieutenant. 111 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:48,007 Thank you, Lieutenant. 112 00:06:50,476 --> 00:06:51,611 Mr. Data 113 00:06:51,677 --> 00:06:54,000 the nearest pulsar is in the Lonka Cluster 114 00:06:54,000 --> 00:06:54,413 the nearest pulsar is in the Lonka Cluster 115 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:55,915 is it not? 116 00:06:55,982 --> 00:06:56,749 Correct, sir. 117 00:06:56,816 --> 00:06:59,118 What do we know about that pulsar? 118 00:06:59,185 --> 00:07:00,000 A great deal, sir. 119 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:00,853 A great deal, sir. 120 00:07:00,920 --> 00:07:02,822 It is a rotating neutron star 121 00:07:02,889 --> 00:07:05,158 of approximately 4.356 solar masses... 122 00:07:05,224 --> 00:07:06,000 Mr. Crusher, how long would it take us to get there? 123 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:08,795 Mr. Crusher, how long would it take us to get there? 124 00:07:08,861 --> 00:07:12,000 At warp seven, 34 minutes, sir. 125 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,865 At warp seven, 34 minutes, sir. 126 00:07:12,932 --> 00:07:15,168 Mr. Crusher, make it so. 127 00:07:15,234 --> 00:07:17,570 Sir? 128 00:07:17,637 --> 00:07:18,000 Set course for the Lonka Cluster. 129 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:19,739 Set course for the Lonka Cluster. 130 00:07:19,806 --> 00:07:21,841 Warp two. 131 00:07:21,908 --> 00:07:23,176 Aye, sir. 132 00:07:23,242 --> 00:07:24,000 Sir, at warp two 133 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,977 Sir, at warp two 134 00:07:25,044 --> 00:07:28,714 we'll arrive at the pulsar in 31 hours. 135 00:07:28,781 --> 00:07:30,000 Thank you, Ensign. 136 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,216 Thank you, Ensign. 137 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:31,450 Engage. 138 00:07:31,517 --> 00:07:32,785 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 139 00:07:32,852 --> 00:07:35,121 Will we be delaying our rendezvous with the Hood, sir? 140 00:07:35,188 --> 00:07:36,000 We may have to, Number One. 141 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:36,455 We may have to, Number One. 142 00:07:36,522 --> 00:07:39,826 Lieutenant, contact the Hood and inform them of our delay. 143 00:07:39,892 --> 00:07:40,827 Aye, Commander. 144 00:07:40,893 --> 00:07:42,000 Belay that order. 145 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,528 Belay that order. 146 00:07:42,595 --> 00:07:45,498 There will be no further communication 147 00:07:45,565 --> 00:07:47,700 off this ship without my prior authorization. 148 00:07:48,835 --> 00:07:50,903 Commander, may I have a word with you? 149 00:07:50,970 --> 00:07:53,973 Mr. Data, you have the Bridge. 150 00:07:54,040 --> 00:07:55,908 Aye, sir. 151 00:08:04,650 --> 00:08:06,000 Number One, you know I like to keep you well informed 152 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,919 Number One, you know I like to keep you well informed 153 00:08:06,986 --> 00:08:08,821 as to the nature of our missions. 154 00:08:08,888 --> 00:08:10,056 Yes, sir. 155 00:08:10,122 --> 00:08:12,000 And if I don't inform you, there is a reason. 156 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:12,158 And if I don't inform you, there is a reason. 157 00:08:12,225 --> 00:08:14,160 Well, I don't like keeping you in the dark 158 00:08:14,227 --> 00:08:15,928 but for the next few days 159 00:08:15,995 --> 00:08:18,000 I may not be able to be as communicative as usual. 160 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:18,097 I may not be able to be as communicative as usual. 161 00:08:18,164 --> 00:08:19,866 It may make things difficult for you. 162 00:08:19,932 --> 00:08:21,868 Don't worry about me, sir. 163 00:08:21,934 --> 00:08:23,603 I can handle it. 164 00:08:23,669 --> 00:08:24,000 And the crew? 165 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:24,904 And the crew? 166 00:08:24,971 --> 00:08:27,840 You can count on all of us, sir. 167 00:08:27,907 --> 00:08:30,000 I appreciate that, Number One. 168 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,176 I appreciate that, Number One. 169 00:08:30,243 --> 00:08:33,079 ( door opens and closes ) 170 00:08:33,145 --> 00:08:36,000 ( rhythmic beeping ) 171 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,582 ( rhythmic beeping ) 172 00:08:45,791 --> 00:08:46,859 Picard 173 00:08:46,926 --> 00:08:48,000 what are you doing? 174 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,261 what are you doing? 175 00:08:48,327 --> 00:08:51,264 I'm attempting to let our captors know 176 00:08:51,330 --> 00:08:53,232 we possess intelligence. 177 00:08:53,299 --> 00:08:54,000 You don't think they already know that? 178 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:55,201 You don't think they already know that? 179 00:08:55,268 --> 00:08:56,802 They can hear us talking. 180 00:08:56,869 --> 00:08:58,938 Yes, but they may not realize 181 00:08:59,005 --> 00:09:00,000 that we're communicating through language. 182 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:01,240 that we're communicating through language. 183 00:09:01,307 --> 00:09:03,709 Captain Picard is letting them know 184 00:09:03,776 --> 00:09:05,645 that we comprehend mathematics 185 00:09:05,711 --> 00:09:06,000 by tapping out the first six prime numbers. 186 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:07,947 by tapping out the first six prime numbers. 187 00:09:08,014 --> 00:09:09,849 I know what he's doing. 188 00:09:09,916 --> 00:09:11,884 I'm trying to understand why. 189 00:09:11,951 --> 00:09:12,000 It is imperative that we communicate 190 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:13,819 It is imperative that we communicate 191 00:09:13,886 --> 00:09:16,255 with our abductors; find out what they want. 192 00:09:16,322 --> 00:09:18,000 Obviously, they want us. 193 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,858 Obviously, they want us. 194 00:09:18,925 --> 00:09:20,927 Obviously. 195 00:09:22,995 --> 00:09:24,000 But why? 196 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,931 But why? 197 00:09:24,997 --> 00:09:30,000 What makes our captors choose us? 198 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:30,102 What makes our captors choose us? 199 00:09:30,169 --> 00:09:32,805 What makes us special? 200 00:09:32,872 --> 00:09:34,840 HARO: I couldn't say, Captain. 201 00:09:34,907 --> 00:09:36,000 I'm certainly not special. 202 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,276 I'm certainly not special. 203 00:09:37,343 --> 00:09:39,245 I am just one cadet. 204 00:09:39,312 --> 00:09:40,947 What's your best area of study? 205 00:09:41,013 --> 00:09:42,000 Impulse propulsion systems. 206 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:42,882 Impulse propulsion systems. 207 00:09:42,949 --> 00:09:44,817 I'm very good with field coils. 208 00:09:44,884 --> 00:09:46,986 Good enough to be useful to our abductors? 209 00:09:49,689 --> 00:09:51,691 I don't know. Maybe. 210 00:09:51,757 --> 00:09:54,000 But if they needed an engineer, sir 211 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:54,961 But if they needed an engineer, sir 212 00:09:55,027 --> 00:09:58,030 why didn't they take a real one? 213 00:09:58,097 --> 00:10:00,000 Why pick a Starfleet cadet? 214 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,933 Why pick a Starfleet cadet? 215 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:02,268 That I can't answer. 216 00:10:02,335 --> 00:10:04,670 ( sighs ) 217 00:10:06,005 --> 00:10:07,239 The Bolians are maintaining 218 00:10:07,306 --> 00:10:09,008 an uneasy truce with the Moropa 219 00:10:09,075 --> 00:10:10,876 are they not? 220 00:10:10,943 --> 00:10:12,000 That's right. 221 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,178 That's right. 222 00:10:12,244 --> 00:10:16,148 But this does not look like Moropa technology 223 00:10:16,215 --> 00:10:18,000 and even assuming the Moropa wanted me 224 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:19,652 and even assuming the Moropa wanted me 225 00:10:19,719 --> 00:10:22,922 what would they want with either of you? 226 00:10:22,989 --> 00:10:24,000 I've never even heard of the Moropa. 227 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:26,359 I've never even heard of the Moropa. 228 00:10:26,425 --> 00:10:28,861 My race has no enemies. 229 00:10:28,928 --> 00:10:30,000 None? 230 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,329 None? 231 00:10:30,396 --> 00:10:33,899 In the last 300 years of Mizarian history 232 00:10:33,966 --> 00:10:36,000 your planet has been conquered six times. 233 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,103 your planet has been conquered six times. 234 00:10:37,169 --> 00:10:40,306 And we've survived by not resisting. 235 00:10:40,373 --> 00:10:42,000 Mizarians value peace above confrontation. 236 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,110 Mizarians value peace above confrontation. 237 00:10:44,176 --> 00:10:46,679 And you have no idea who might have done this? 238 00:10:46,746 --> 00:10:48,000 No, I can't think of anyone 239 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,014 No, I can't think of anyone 240 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:50,082 who bears malice toward my race. 241 00:10:50,149 --> 00:10:51,751 Against you personally? 242 00:10:51,817 --> 00:10:53,419 You can't mean to suggest that someone 243 00:10:53,486 --> 00:10:54,000 with a personal grudge against me 244 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:55,087 with a personal grudge against me 245 00:10:55,154 --> 00:10:56,422 has gone to all this trouble? 246 00:10:56,489 --> 00:10:58,057 I'm not suggesting anything. 247 00:10:58,124 --> 00:10:59,325 I'm merely trying to come up 248 00:10:59,392 --> 00:11:00,000 with some explanation for your abduction. 249 00:11:00,000 --> 00:11:01,761 with some explanation for your abduction. 250 00:11:01,827 --> 00:11:03,863 I am sorry, Picard. I can't give you one. 251 00:11:03,929 --> 00:11:06,000 I am neither important enough to hold for ransom 252 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:06,165 I am neither important enough to hold for ransom 253 00:11:06,232 --> 00:11:07,967 nor radical enough to be dangerous. 254 00:11:08,034 --> 00:11:10,870 I'm a simple public servant. 255 00:11:10,936 --> 00:11:12,000 Nevertheless, Mr. Tholl... 256 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,405 Nevertheless, Mr. Tholl... 257 00:11:12,471 --> 00:11:14,040 ( transporter hum ) 258 00:11:17,076 --> 00:11:18,000 ( groaning ) 259 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:18,978 ( groaning ) 260 00:11:26,152 --> 00:11:28,354 ( ferocious growling ) 261 00:11:29,388 --> 00:11:30,000 Stop! 262 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,689 Stop! 263 00:11:30,756 --> 00:11:32,258 We mean you no harm. 264 00:11:32,324 --> 00:11:35,728 ( snarling growl ) 265 00:11:38,264 --> 00:11:39,799 We are prisoners, like yourself. 266 00:11:39,865 --> 00:11:40,900 We are not the enemy. 267 00:11:40,966 --> 00:11:42,000 Who has done this? 268 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:43,302 Who has done this? 269 00:11:43,369 --> 00:11:44,970 We don't know. 270 00:11:45,037 --> 00:11:47,940 We were brought here the same way you were. 271 00:11:48,007 --> 00:11:50,876 Our captors refuse to show themselves. 272 00:11:52,978 --> 00:11:54,000 I don't trust you. 273 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,314 I don't trust you. 274 00:11:56,549 --> 00:12:00,000 You must trust us. 275 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:00,252 You must trust us. 276 00:12:00,319 --> 00:12:03,389 We wish only to return to our worlds. 277 00:12:03,456 --> 00:12:06,000 Were you abducted from Chalna? 278 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,058 Were you abducted from Chalna? 279 00:12:06,125 --> 00:12:09,462 You know my planet? 280 00:12:09,528 --> 00:12:11,464 Oh, yes. 281 00:12:11,530 --> 00:12:12,000 I visited there 12 years ago while commanding the Stargazer. 282 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:15,868 I visited there 12 years ago while commanding the Stargazer. 283 00:12:24,877 --> 00:12:26,812 RIKER: A five and 20. 284 00:12:26,879 --> 00:12:28,881 Ouch. 285 00:12:28,948 --> 00:12:30,000 If it's too rich, Geordi, fold. 286 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:31,283 If it's too rich, Geordi, fold. 287 00:12:31,350 --> 00:12:32,818 I'm thinking, I'm thinking. 288 00:12:32,885 --> 00:12:33,886 ( door chimes ) 289 00:12:33,953 --> 00:12:35,821 Enter. 290 00:12:35,888 --> 00:12:36,000 Counselor, gentlemen. 291 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:38,757 Counselor, gentlemen. 292 00:12:40,292 --> 00:12:42,000 Forgive this intrusion. 293 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:42,228 Forgive this intrusion. 294 00:12:42,294 --> 00:12:44,830 I was, uh, just passing by. 295 00:12:44,897 --> 00:12:46,932 You are always welcome, Captain. 296 00:12:46,999 --> 00:12:48,000 I was wondering, Mr. La Forge 297 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:48,934 I was wondering, Mr. La Forge 298 00:12:49,001 --> 00:12:51,837 what's our engine efficiency status? 299 00:12:51,904 --> 00:12:54,000 Operating at 93%, sir. 300 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,807 Operating at 93%, sir. 301 00:12:54,874 --> 00:12:57,309 Hmm. That's very good 302 00:12:57,376 --> 00:12:58,978 but I would like 303 00:12:59,044 --> 00:13:00,000 to increase the efficiency to 95%. 304 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,180 to increase the efficiency to 95%. 305 00:13:01,247 --> 00:13:03,048 No problem, Captain. I'll get right on it. 306 00:13:03,115 --> 00:13:04,383 Oh, that's not an order. 307 00:13:04,450 --> 00:13:06,000 Uh, you can get to it later. 308 00:13:06,000 --> 00:13:07,419 Uh, you can get to it later. 309 00:13:07,486 --> 00:13:09,788 I don't want to disrupt your recreation. 310 00:13:09,855 --> 00:13:10,789 No, Captain. 311 00:13:10,856 --> 00:13:11,924 It's... it's no problem. 312 00:13:11,991 --> 00:13:12,000 Lady Luck left me long ago. 313 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:14,994 Lady Luck left me long ago. 314 00:13:15,060 --> 00:13:17,963 Would you care to join us, Captain? 315 00:13:18,030 --> 00:13:19,431 We have an opening. 316 00:13:19,498 --> 00:13:23,135 Um... I'll just observe, if you don't mind. 317 00:13:23,202 --> 00:13:24,000 Not at all. 318 00:13:24,000 --> 00:13:24,136 Not at all. 319 00:13:24,203 --> 00:13:25,137 Counselor, 20. 320 00:13:25,204 --> 00:13:30,000 ( chips rattling ) 321 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:30,509 ( chips rattling ) 322 00:13:30,576 --> 00:13:32,845 A pair of threes. 323 00:13:32,912 --> 00:13:34,547 Flush, queen high. 324 00:13:34,613 --> 00:13:36,000 That beats my fours. 325 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,282 That beats my fours. 326 00:13:36,348 --> 00:13:37,816 Well played, Counselor. 327 00:13:37,883 --> 00:13:40,219 Could I have a word for just a moment? 328 00:13:40,286 --> 00:13:41,220 Certainly, sir. 329 00:13:41,287 --> 00:13:42,000 Forgive me, gentlemen. 330 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:43,422 Forgive me, gentlemen. 331 00:13:43,489 --> 00:13:47,359 I'll return your player to you in a moment. 332 00:13:49,962 --> 00:13:51,497 Counselor, I, uh... 333 00:13:51,564 --> 00:13:54,000 I wanted to ask you about the crew. 334 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:56,168 I wanted to ask you about the crew. 335 00:13:56,235 --> 00:13:59,271 How are they reacting to our sudden change in course? 336 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:00,000 I sense no unusual reactions, Captain. 337 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,840 I sense no unusual reactions, Captain. 338 00:14:01,907 --> 00:14:05,411 After all, such a change is hardly 339 00:14:05,477 --> 00:14:06,000 out of the ordinary. 340 00:14:06,000 --> 00:14:06,612 out of the ordinary. 341 00:14:06,679 --> 00:14:09,615 They're not curious or concerned as to why? 342 00:14:09,682 --> 00:14:12,000 They're curious, yes, but concerned? No. 343 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,319 They're curious, yes, but concerned? No. 344 00:14:13,385 --> 00:14:15,487 They trust you. 345 00:14:15,554 --> 00:14:18,000 How far do you think that trust goes? 346 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:20,092 How far do you think that trust goes? 347 00:14:20,159 --> 00:14:22,461 Sir? 348 00:14:22,528 --> 00:14:24,000 Oh, I know, Counselor 349 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,264 Oh, I know, Counselor 350 00:14:25,331 --> 00:14:30,000 that the crew has always had full confidence in me, but... 351 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:32,104 that the crew has always had full confidence in me, but... 352 00:14:32,171 --> 00:14:35,007 what if it were to change? 353 00:14:35,074 --> 00:14:36,000 Well, I'd inform you, sir, of course. 354 00:14:36,000 --> 00:14:38,644 Well, I'd inform you, sir, of course. 355 00:14:38,711 --> 00:14:41,914 Thank you, Counselor. 356 00:14:52,458 --> 00:14:54,000 My given name is Esoqq. 357 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:55,361 My given name is Esoqq. 358 00:14:55,427 --> 00:14:57,997 It means "fighter." 359 00:14:58,063 --> 00:15:00,000 I'll bet half the names in the Chalna language 360 00:15:00,000 --> 00:15:01,433 I'll bet half the names in the Chalna language 361 00:15:01,500 --> 00:15:02,901 mean "fighter." 362 00:15:02,968 --> 00:15:04,570 Mizarians-- 363 00:15:04,637 --> 00:15:06,000 your names all mean "surrender." 364 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:07,206 your names all mean "surrender." 365 00:15:07,273 --> 00:15:09,541 We are a peaceful race-- 366 00:15:09,608 --> 00:15:11,543 a race of thinkers. 367 00:15:11,610 --> 00:15:12,000 A race of cowards. 368 00:15:12,000 --> 00:15:14,446 A race of cowards. 369 00:15:16,515 --> 00:15:18,000 And you? 370 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:18,150 And you? 371 00:15:18,217 --> 00:15:20,986 I don't know your people. 372 00:15:21,053 --> 00:15:24,000 I am Mitena Haro of Bolarus IX. 373 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:24,990 I am Mitena Haro of Bolarus IX. 374 00:15:25,057 --> 00:15:27,993 Who would want to imprison a child? 375 00:15:28,060 --> 00:15:30,000 I am not a child. 376 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:30,462 I am not a child. 377 00:15:30,529 --> 00:15:33,599 Esoqq, I have been trying to determine 378 00:15:33,666 --> 00:15:35,668 if we have a common enemy-- 379 00:15:35,734 --> 00:15:36,000 someone with a reason for confining us here. 380 00:15:36,000 --> 00:15:39,371 someone with a reason for confining us here. 381 00:15:39,438 --> 00:15:42,000 There are Chalnoth who would kill me if they could 382 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,475 There are Chalnoth who would kill me if they could 383 00:15:43,542 --> 00:15:44,476 but kidnap? 384 00:15:44,543 --> 00:15:46,412 There is no reason. 385 00:15:46,478 --> 00:15:48,000 You have many enemies? 386 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:48,013 You have many enemies? 387 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:49,348 None of consequence. 388 00:15:49,415 --> 00:15:50,683 I've slain all the ones 389 00:15:50,749 --> 00:15:53,519 who matter. 390 00:15:53,585 --> 00:15:54,000 That shocks you, Bolian? 391 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:55,521 That shocks you, Bolian? 392 00:15:55,587 --> 00:15:56,989 A little. 393 00:15:57,056 --> 00:15:59,024 And you? 394 00:15:59,091 --> 00:16:00,000 No, no, I'm not surprised. 395 00:16:00,000 --> 00:16:00,693 No, no, I'm not surprised. 396 00:16:00,759 --> 00:16:02,361 I've heard about your race. 397 00:16:02,428 --> 00:16:03,529 You're uncivilized. 398 00:16:03,595 --> 00:16:05,464 You have no laws, no system of government. 399 00:16:05,531 --> 00:16:06,000 The Chalnoth have no use for laws or governments. 400 00:16:06,000 --> 00:16:10,502 The Chalnoth have no use for laws or governments. 401 00:16:10,569 --> 00:16:12,000 We are strong. 402 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,371 We are strong. 403 00:16:12,438 --> 00:16:14,006 We obey no one. 404 00:16:14,073 --> 00:16:18,000 You live in anarchy, murdering one another. 405 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:18,043 You live in anarchy, murdering one another. 406 00:16:18,110 --> 00:16:21,347 That mentality may get us all killed. 407 00:16:21,413 --> 00:16:23,215 And you may be the first. 408 00:16:23,282 --> 00:16:24,000 Both of you-- this is getting us nowhere. 409 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:25,050 Both of you-- this is getting us nowhere. 410 00:16:25,117 --> 00:16:27,753 Neither is asking us useless questions, Picard. 411 00:16:27,820 --> 00:16:30,000 But if you must pursue the topic 412 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:30,422 But if you must pursue the topic 413 00:16:30,489 --> 00:16:32,691 how long have you and the Romulans 414 00:16:32,758 --> 00:16:33,692 been adversaries? 415 00:16:33,759 --> 00:16:36,000 For quite a while, Mr. Tholl. 416 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:36,228 For quite a while, Mr. Tholl. 417 00:16:36,295 --> 00:16:40,065 Oh, I am perfectly willing to entertain the hypothesis 418 00:16:40,132 --> 00:16:42,000 that our captors are Romulans 419 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:42,134 that our captors are Romulans 420 00:16:42,201 --> 00:16:45,537 but what would the Romulans want with you? 421 00:16:45,604 --> 00:16:47,339 My brainpower, perhaps. 422 00:16:47,406 --> 00:16:48,000 It's well known that my species 423 00:16:48,000 --> 00:16:49,208 It's well known that my species 424 00:16:49,274 --> 00:16:51,610 possesses superior intelligence and, uh... 425 00:16:51,677 --> 00:16:54,000 I am considered among the brightest of my people. 426 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:54,613 I am considered among the brightest of my people. 427 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:56,482 HARO: And the least modest. 428 00:16:58,751 --> 00:17:00,000 ( sniffing ) 429 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:00,786 ( sniffing ) 430 00:17:00,853 --> 00:17:02,554 What is this? 431 00:17:02,621 --> 00:17:04,556 PICARD: Food. 432 00:17:04,623 --> 00:17:06,000 The only food? 433 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:07,059 The only food? 434 00:17:07,126 --> 00:17:08,427 It would seem so. 435 00:17:13,165 --> 00:17:14,500 Poison! 436 00:17:14,566 --> 00:17:15,667 Does this mean 437 00:17:15,734 --> 00:17:18,000 there is nothing here for you to eat? 438 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,170 there is nothing here for you to eat? 439 00:17:26,345 --> 00:17:27,613 You. 440 00:17:27,679 --> 00:17:29,448 No, don't even think that. 441 00:17:29,515 --> 00:17:30,000 Picard, you won't let him... 442 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:31,216 Picard, you won't let him... 443 00:17:31,283 --> 00:17:32,818 Esoqq, how long can you go without food? 444 00:17:34,520 --> 00:17:36,000 Three days, perhaps four. 445 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:38,757 Three days, perhaps four. 446 00:17:38,824 --> 00:17:40,359 No longer? 447 00:17:40,426 --> 00:17:42,000 No longer. 448 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:42,361 No longer. 449 00:17:53,672 --> 00:17:54,000 Well, all your tests indicate the same results. 450 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:56,742 Well, all your tests indicate the same results. 451 00:17:56,809 --> 00:17:59,411 You are in great shape. 452 00:17:59,478 --> 00:18:00,000 I've never felt better. 453 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:01,346 I've never felt better. 454 00:18:01,413 --> 00:18:02,347 I see. 455 00:18:02,414 --> 00:18:04,483 Then why did you come in? 456 00:18:04,550 --> 00:18:06,000 Your annual physical isn't due for another month. 457 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,619 Your annual physical isn't due for another month. 458 00:18:07,686 --> 00:18:11,156 Well, usually you have to remind me, and badger me 459 00:18:11,223 --> 00:18:12,000 and finally order me to report. 460 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:13,492 and finally order me to report. 461 00:18:13,559 --> 00:18:16,562 For once, I thought I'd save you the trouble. 462 00:18:16,628 --> 00:18:18,000 Jean-Luc, be honest with your doctor. 463 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:20,766 Jean-Luc, be honest with your doctor. 464 00:18:20,833 --> 00:18:23,535 Are there any warning signs or symptoms 465 00:18:23,602 --> 00:18:24,000 that you haven't told me about? 466 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:25,671 that you haven't told me about? 467 00:18:27,706 --> 00:18:29,641 ( deep sigh ) 468 00:18:29,708 --> 00:18:30,000 As far as I know, I'm perfectly healthy. 469 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:34,413 As far as I know, I'm perfectly healthy. 470 00:18:34,480 --> 00:18:36,000 Well then, return to your post. 471 00:18:36,000 --> 00:18:39,585 Well then, return to your post. 472 00:18:43,388 --> 00:18:46,425 Will you have dinner with me tonight? 473 00:18:46,492 --> 00:18:47,759 In Ten-Forward? 474 00:18:47,826 --> 00:18:48,000 What about my quarters? 475 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,428 What about my quarters? 476 00:18:49,495 --> 00:18:51,630 More intimate. 477 00:18:51,697 --> 00:18:54,000 Jean-Luc, you are full of surprises today. 478 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:56,602 Jean-Luc, you are full of surprises today. 479 00:18:56,668 --> 00:18:59,705 I take that to be a "yes." 480 00:19:10,415 --> 00:19:12,000 Picard, is it wise to attempt an escape? 481 00:19:12,000 --> 00:19:13,785 Picard, is it wise to attempt an escape? 482 00:19:13,852 --> 00:19:15,454 It's imperative. 483 00:19:15,521 --> 00:19:16,788 Why? 484 00:19:16,855 --> 00:19:18,000 Our captors haven't mistreated us. 485 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,458 Our captors haven't mistreated us. 486 00:19:19,525 --> 00:19:22,561 We've been kidnapped, locked in a room. 487 00:19:22,628 --> 00:19:24,000 You don't think that's mistreatment? 488 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:24,696 You don't think that's mistreatment? 489 00:19:24,763 --> 00:19:27,366 They haven't hurt us, have they? 490 00:19:27,432 --> 00:19:28,700 I think we should just wait 491 00:19:28,767 --> 00:19:30,000 until we find out what they want. 492 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:31,570 until we find out what they want. 493 00:19:31,637 --> 00:19:32,404 Be patient. 494 00:19:32,471 --> 00:19:34,706 We can no longer afford to be patient. 495 00:19:34,773 --> 00:19:36,000 Unless we act soon, Esoqq will starve. 496 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,709 Unless we act soon, Esoqq will starve. 497 00:19:37,776 --> 00:19:39,845 If we antagonize them 498 00:19:39,912 --> 00:19:42,000 they may decide we're more trouble than we're worth 499 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:43,715 they may decide we're more trouble than we're worth 500 00:19:43,782 --> 00:19:46,251 kill us and go capture another four. 501 00:19:46,318 --> 00:19:47,886 I agree, that's a risk 502 00:19:47,953 --> 00:19:48,000 but I see no alternative. 503 00:19:48,000 --> 00:19:50,188 but I see no alternative. 504 00:19:50,255 --> 00:19:51,790 Well... I refuse to help. 505 00:19:53,692 --> 00:19:54,000 As you wish, Mr. Tholl. 506 00:19:54,000 --> 00:19:56,261 As you wish, Mr. Tholl. 507 00:19:58,397 --> 00:20:00,000 We must get inside this panel. 508 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,933 We must get inside this panel. 509 00:20:00,999 --> 00:20:04,202 ESOQQ: Not very sturdy. 510 00:20:06,805 --> 00:20:08,740 Stand back, Haro. 511 00:20:15,514 --> 00:20:16,848 ( Esoqq growling ) 512 00:20:19,384 --> 00:20:20,819 The design is simple. 513 00:20:20,886 --> 00:20:24,000 Cross-circuiting the door mechanism 514 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,489 Cross-circuiting the door mechanism 515 00:20:24,556 --> 00:20:25,757 should be easy. 516 00:20:25,824 --> 00:20:27,292 Make it so. 517 00:20:27,359 --> 00:20:28,627 Yes, sir. 518 00:20:37,703 --> 00:20:41,373 I think I've got it. 519 00:20:41,440 --> 00:20:42,000 ( door hums ) 520 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:43,809 ( door hums ) 521 00:20:49,848 --> 00:20:52,985 ( groaning ) 522 00:21:01,026 --> 00:21:03,295 I warned you. 523 00:21:27,853 --> 00:21:30,000 Out with it, Jean-Luc. 524 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,322 Out with it, Jean-Luc. 525 00:21:30,389 --> 00:21:32,858 Out with what? 526 00:21:32,924 --> 00:21:36,000 Whatever has been on your mind all evening long. 527 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:36,695 Whatever has been on your mind all evening long. 528 00:21:36,762 --> 00:21:39,464 Hmm. Has it been that apparent? 529 00:21:39,531 --> 00:21:40,499 Mm-hmm. 530 00:21:40,565 --> 00:21:42,000 How well you know me. 531 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:43,468 How well you know me. 532 00:21:43,535 --> 00:21:47,372 After all this time, I ought to. 533 00:21:47,439 --> 00:21:48,000 Well, it's true. 534 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:48,774 Well, it's true. 535 00:21:48,840 --> 00:21:50,709 I have been preoccupied. 536 00:21:50,776 --> 00:21:53,378 I know that's not very flattering to you 537 00:21:53,445 --> 00:21:54,000 but I have been thinking about us 538 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,580 but I have been thinking about us 539 00:21:55,647 --> 00:21:59,351 and about the choices I've made. 540 00:21:59,418 --> 00:22:00,000 We both have made choices. 541 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:02,821 We both have made choices. 542 00:22:04,790 --> 00:22:06,000 And I've been wondering if they were the right ones. 543 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:09,628 And I've been wondering if they were the right ones. 544 00:22:09,695 --> 00:22:12,000 Sometimes, I feel we've allowed our positions 545 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,330 Sometimes, I feel we've allowed our positions 546 00:22:12,397 --> 00:22:14,433 to isolate us. 547 00:22:14,499 --> 00:22:17,569 Our positions necessitate a degree 548 00:22:17,636 --> 00:22:18,000 of professional detachment. 549 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:20,005 of professional detachment. 550 00:22:22,974 --> 00:22:24,000 But.... there's a danger in becoming too detached-- 551 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:26,812 But.... there's a danger in becoming too detached-- 552 00:22:26,878 --> 00:22:30,000 of never permitting ourselves to get closer. 553 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,015 of never permitting ourselves to get closer. 554 00:22:30,082 --> 00:22:34,720 Is that what you want, Jean-Luc? 555 00:22:34,786 --> 00:22:36,000 To get closer? 556 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,722 To get closer? 557 00:22:36,788 --> 00:22:40,959 You're a very attractive woman. 558 00:22:43,128 --> 00:22:46,798 And you're a very attractive man. 559 00:22:46,865 --> 00:22:48,000 But we both know it's not as simple as that. 560 00:22:48,000 --> 00:22:51,403 But we both know it's not as simple as that. 561 00:22:55,507 --> 00:22:56,675 Would it be simpler 562 00:22:56,742 --> 00:22:59,010 if I were not your commanding officer? 563 00:23:00,846 --> 00:23:02,848 Simpler, perhaps. 564 00:23:05,984 --> 00:23:06,000 But that's not the only issue. 565 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:08,787 But that's not the only issue. 566 00:23:11,857 --> 00:23:12,000 I guess, right now 567 00:23:12,000 --> 00:23:15,527 I guess, right now 568 00:23:15,594 --> 00:23:17,529 I'm comfortable with our relationship 569 00:23:17,596 --> 00:23:18,000 just the way it is. 570 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,697 just the way it is. 571 00:23:30,008 --> 00:23:33,011 ( soft, romantic music begins) 572 00:23:36,882 --> 00:23:38,750 Would you care to dance? 573 00:23:38,817 --> 00:23:40,552 I thought you didn't dance. 574 00:23:40,619 --> 00:23:42,000 On special occasions. 575 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,888 On special occasions. 576 00:23:53,799 --> 00:23:54,000 I don't think I told you 577 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:55,934 I don't think I told you 578 00:23:56,001 --> 00:23:59,437 but I'm glad you're back on the Enterprise. 579 00:23:59,504 --> 00:24:00,000 I missed our friendship. 580 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,740 I missed our friendship. 581 00:24:01,807 --> 00:24:04,442 I did, too. 582 00:24:44,082 --> 00:24:45,884 Jean-Luc... 583 00:24:45,951 --> 00:24:47,953 if I didn't know you better 584 00:24:48,019 --> 00:24:51,556 I would think you were playing games with me. 585 00:24:51,623 --> 00:24:53,925 Are you sorry you came tonight? 586 00:24:53,992 --> 00:24:54,000 I didn't say that. 587 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:56,494 I didn't say that. 588 00:24:56,561 --> 00:24:57,662 Good. 589 00:24:57,729 --> 00:25:00,000 Because I'm delighted that you did. 590 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,732 Because I'm delighted that you did. 591 00:25:03,835 --> 00:25:06,000 But perhaps we should call it a night. 592 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:08,240 But perhaps we should call it a night. 593 00:25:26,124 --> 00:25:27,792 Good night. 594 00:25:32,264 --> 00:25:34,232 I warned you not to provoke our captors. 595 00:25:34,299 --> 00:25:36,000 The next beams might be lethal. 596 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,935 The next beams might be lethal. 597 00:25:37,002 --> 00:25:38,904 Not to you. 598 00:25:38,970 --> 00:25:41,573 You moved far from the door. 599 00:25:41,640 --> 00:25:42,000 Of course I did. 600 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,308 Of course I did. 601 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:45,277 Being stunned once was enough. 602 00:25:45,343 --> 00:25:48,000 You claimed you were hit by the stun beam 603 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,546 You claimed you were hit by the stun beam 604 00:25:48,613 --> 00:25:51,049 before the rest of us arrived. 605 00:25:51,116 --> 00:25:53,084 You could be lying. 606 00:25:53,151 --> 00:25:54,000 Maybe our enemy is watching us 607 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:56,321 Maybe our enemy is watching us 608 00:25:56,388 --> 00:25:58,590 from inside. 609 00:25:58,657 --> 00:26:00,000 Are you accusing me of collaborating 610 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:00,592 Are you accusing me of collaborating 611 00:26:00,659 --> 00:26:02,627 with our abductors? 612 00:26:02,694 --> 00:26:06,000 Collaboration is what your species does best. 613 00:26:06,000 --> 00:26:06,164 Collaboration is what your species does best. 614 00:26:06,231 --> 00:26:07,899 You did try to talk us 615 00:26:07,966 --> 00:26:10,235 out of attempting to escape. 616 00:26:10,302 --> 00:26:12,000 For all we know 617 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:12,671 For all we know 618 00:26:12,737 --> 00:26:16,174 you may be our captor. 619 00:26:16,241 --> 00:26:17,309 ( laughs ) 620 00:26:17,375 --> 00:26:18,000 Impossible. I'm a Mizarian. 621 00:26:18,000 --> 00:26:20,045 Impossible. I'm a Mizarian. 622 00:26:20,111 --> 00:26:22,113 My people are not aggressive. 623 00:26:22,180 --> 00:26:24,000 How can we be sure you're a Mizarian? 624 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:25,350 How can we be sure you're a Mizarian? 625 00:26:25,417 --> 00:26:28,086 You could be an impostor. 626 00:26:28,153 --> 00:26:29,154 This is nonsense. 627 00:26:29,220 --> 00:26:30,000 What if you're an impostor? 628 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:30,922 What if you're an impostor? 629 00:26:30,989 --> 00:26:32,991 Esoqq was the last one to appear. 630 00:26:33,058 --> 00:26:35,327 And he is the only one with a weapon. 631 00:26:35,393 --> 00:26:36,000 Keep talking and I will use it. 632 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:37,362 Keep talking and I will use it. 633 00:26:37,429 --> 00:26:41,766 Tholl, our captors have transporters. 634 00:26:41,833 --> 00:26:42,000 They have stun beams. 635 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,168 They have stun beams. 636 00:26:43,234 --> 00:26:44,936 It is hardly likely that they would try 637 00:26:45,003 --> 00:26:46,338 to hold us at bay with a knife. 638 00:26:46,404 --> 00:26:48,000 Well then, maybe she's the impostor. 639 00:26:48,000 --> 00:26:48,106 Well then, maybe she's the impostor. 640 00:26:48,173 --> 00:26:50,942 She could have triggered the stun beams deliberately. 641 00:26:51,009 --> 00:26:52,744 I was hit, too. 642 00:26:52,811 --> 00:26:54,000 To forestall suspicion. 643 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,913 To forestall suspicion. 644 00:26:54,980 --> 00:26:57,048 You were very quick to volunteer. 645 00:26:57,115 --> 00:26:59,250 PICARD: Tholl, I asked her to open the door. 646 00:26:59,317 --> 00:27:00,000 You ordered her, you mean. 647 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,952 You ordered her, you mean. 648 00:27:01,019 --> 00:27:03,989 You've been giving orders from the moment you got here-- 649 00:27:04,055 --> 00:27:06,000 trying to make everyone do what you want. 650 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:06,024 trying to make everyone do what you want. 651 00:27:06,091 --> 00:27:09,894 Tholl, what I want is for everyone to escape! 652 00:27:09,961 --> 00:27:12,000 Why should we believe you? 653 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,130 Why should we believe you? 654 00:27:12,197 --> 00:27:16,101 Captain Picard's put his life at stake for others many times. 655 00:27:16,167 --> 00:27:17,969 The primitive culture on Mintaka III. 656 00:27:18,036 --> 00:27:19,104 The Wogneer creatures 657 00:27:19,170 --> 00:27:21,206 in the Ordek Nebula. 658 00:27:21,272 --> 00:27:24,000 And Cor Caroli V. 659 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:25,043 And Cor Caroli V. 660 00:27:25,110 --> 00:27:26,111 Right. 661 00:27:26,177 --> 00:27:29,014 Helping to cure the Phyrox plague. 662 00:27:29,080 --> 00:27:30,000 And how do we know 663 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,116 And how do we know 664 00:27:31,182 --> 00:27:34,085 this is the heroic Captain Picard? 665 00:27:34,152 --> 00:27:36,000 We have no proof of his identity. 666 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,254 We have no proof of his identity. 667 00:27:36,321 --> 00:27:38,189 THOLL: You've wasted our time 668 00:27:38,256 --> 00:27:39,824 with failed attempts 669 00:27:39,891 --> 00:27:42,000 to communicate with them or escape. 670 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:42,093 to communicate with them or escape. 671 00:27:42,160 --> 00:27:42,927 Is that your task? 672 00:27:42,994 --> 00:27:44,029 To keep us busy 673 00:27:44,095 --> 00:27:47,198 so we're off guard? 674 00:27:47,265 --> 00:27:48,000 First Officer's Log, supplemental. 675 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:51,136 First Officer's Log, supplemental. 676 00:27:51,202 --> 00:27:54,000 Although we're still 18 hours from the Lonka Pulsar 677 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,806 Although we're still 18 hours from the Lonka Pulsar 678 00:27:54,873 --> 00:27:57,876 the Captain has ordered us to slow to one-half impulse. 679 00:27:57,942 --> 00:28:00,000 He has offered no explanation. 680 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,112 He has offered no explanation. 681 00:28:01,179 --> 00:28:02,814 Here. 682 00:28:02,881 --> 00:28:06,000 I don't know why we're going to this pulsar. 683 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,117 I don't know why we're going to this pulsar. 684 00:28:06,184 --> 00:28:08,820 And creeping up on it at half-impulse 685 00:28:08,887 --> 00:28:10,455 makes even less sense. 686 00:28:10,522 --> 00:28:12,000 The Captain has given unusual orders before. 687 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:13,391 The Captain has given unusual orders before. 688 00:28:13,458 --> 00:28:14,826 I know 689 00:28:14,893 --> 00:28:17,128 but this is different-- he's different. 690 00:28:17,195 --> 00:28:18,000 I can't put my finger on it 691 00:28:18,000 --> 00:28:19,130 I can't put my finger on it 692 00:28:19,197 --> 00:28:20,965 but I'm worried. 693 00:28:21,032 --> 00:28:23,735 The Captain does seem... 694 00:28:23,802 --> 00:28:24,000 detached from his emotions. 695 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:26,471 detached from his emotions. 696 00:28:26,538 --> 00:28:28,473 ( door opens ) 697 00:28:31,176 --> 00:28:33,478 Captain. 698 00:28:38,116 --> 00:28:42,000 Mr. La Forge, we are operating at 96% engine efficiency. 699 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,488 Mr. La Forge, we are operating at 96% engine efficiency. 700 00:28:43,555 --> 00:28:45,323 Well done. 701 00:28:45,390 --> 00:28:47,058 Thank you, sir. 702 00:28:47,125 --> 00:28:48,000 When we arrive at the pulsar 703 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,194 When we arrive at the pulsar 704 00:28:49,260 --> 00:28:51,062 I shall require everyone at their best. 705 00:28:51,129 --> 00:28:52,897 I know that I can rely on both of you. 706 00:28:52,964 --> 00:28:53,898 Of course, Captain. 707 00:28:53,965 --> 00:28:54,000 Excellent. 708 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:54,899 Excellent. 709 00:28:54,966 --> 00:28:57,969 An ale for me... 710 00:28:58,036 --> 00:28:59,104 and for my officers. 711 00:28:59,170 --> 00:29:00,000 In fact, ales for everyone. 712 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:02,507 In fact, ales for everyone. 713 00:29:02,574 --> 00:29:04,476 ( appreciative murmuring ) 714 00:29:05,477 --> 00:29:06,000 MAN: Thank you, Captain. 715 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:06,845 MAN: Thank you, Captain. 716 00:29:11,850 --> 00:29:12,000 Here's to the finest crew in Starfleet. 717 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:14,786 Here's to the finest crew in Starfleet. 718 00:29:14,853 --> 00:29:15,987 MAN: Hear, hear. 719 00:29:16,054 --> 00:29:18,000 ( light applause and laughter) 720 00:29:18,000 --> 00:29:18,089 ( light applause and laughter) 721 00:29:22,260 --> 00:29:24,000 You know, back when I was in the academy 722 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:27,065 You know, back when I was in the academy 723 00:29:27,132 --> 00:29:29,501 we would follow every toast 724 00:29:29,567 --> 00:29:30,000 with a song. 725 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:31,936 with a song. 726 00:29:32,003 --> 00:29:34,472 I wonder if I can... 727 00:29:34,539 --> 00:29:35,540 Oh, yes. 728 00:29:35,607 --> 00:29:36,000 ( clears throat ) 729 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:39,010 ( clears throat ) 730 00:29:39,077 --> 00:29:40,411 ♪ Come cheer up, my lads ♪ 731 00:29:40,478 --> 00:29:42,000 ♪ 'Tis to glory we steer ♪ 732 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,814 ♪ 'Tis to glory we steer ♪ 733 00:29:42,881 --> 00:29:46,384 ♪ To find something new in this wonderful year ♪ 734 00:29:46,451 --> 00:29:48,000 ♪ To honor we call you as free men, not slaves ♪ 735 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:49,554 ♪ To honor we call you as free men, not slaves ♪ 736 00:29:49,621 --> 00:29:53,024 ♪ But who are so free as the sons of the waves? ♪ 737 00:29:53,091 --> 00:29:54,000 ♪ Heart of oak are our ships, jolly tars are our men ♪ 738 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:56,861 ♪ Heart of oak are our ships, jolly tars are our men ♪ 739 00:29:56,928 --> 00:30:00,000 ♪ We always are ready, steady, boy, steady ♪ 740 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:00,298 ♪ We always are ready, steady, boy, steady ♪ 741 00:30:00,365 --> 00:30:04,836 ♪ We'll fight and we'll conquer again and again ♪ 742 00:30:04,903 --> 00:30:06,000 ♪ Come cheer up, my lads ♪ 743 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,238 ♪ Come cheer up, my lads ♪ 744 00:30:07,305 --> 00:30:09,340 ♪ 'Tis to glory we steer ♪ 745 00:30:09,407 --> 00:30:12,000 ♪ To find something new in this wonderful year... ♪ 746 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,178 ♪ To find something new in this wonderful year... ♪ 747 00:30:13,244 --> 00:30:16,047 Commander, what's the Captain up to? 748 00:30:16,114 --> 00:30:18,000 That's not the Captain I know. 749 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:18,149 That's not the Captain I know. 750 00:30:18,216 --> 00:30:20,952 ♪ ...So free as the sons of the waves ♪ 751 00:30:21,019 --> 00:30:24,000 ♪ Heart of oak are our ships, jolly tars are our men... ♪ 752 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:24,022 ♪ Heart of oak are our ships, jolly tars are our men... ♪ 753 00:30:25,156 --> 00:30:28,026 We're on a mission that has no apparent purpose. 754 00:30:28,092 --> 00:30:30,000 In itself, I can accept that. 755 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,462 In itself, I can accept that. 756 00:30:31,529 --> 00:30:35,833 All of us can, because the Captain says it's important 757 00:30:35,900 --> 00:30:36,000 and we trust him. 758 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,901 and we trust him. 759 00:30:36,968 --> 00:30:39,404 Then, he runs the crew through efficiency drills 760 00:30:39,470 --> 00:30:41,339 for the first time in my tour of duty 761 00:30:41,406 --> 00:30:42,000 but he says we need them, so we need them-- 762 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,875 but he says we need them, so we need them-- 763 00:30:43,942 --> 00:30:45,310 because we trust our Captain. 764 00:30:45,376 --> 00:30:47,912 But we also have a Captain 765 00:30:47,979 --> 00:30:48,000 singing drinking songs with his men. 766 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:50,982 singing drinking songs with his men. 767 00:30:51,049 --> 00:30:53,851 A captain who's come to the poker game for the first time. 768 00:30:53,918 --> 00:30:54,000 And he was very odd with me afterwards. 769 00:30:54,000 --> 00:30:56,588 And he was very odd with me afterwards. 770 00:30:56,654 --> 00:30:59,090 He wanted me to warn him 771 00:30:59,157 --> 00:31:00,000 if the crew started to lose confidence in him. 772 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:03,061 if the crew started to lose confidence in him. 773 00:31:03,127 --> 00:31:04,996 Any signs of mental stress or trauma? 774 00:31:05,063 --> 00:31:06,000 He came in for a physical 775 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:07,498 He came in for a physical 776 00:31:07,565 --> 00:31:09,334 with no word from me. 777 00:31:09,400 --> 00:31:11,169 Anything unusual, Doctor? 778 00:31:11,236 --> 00:31:12,000 Every test result 779 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,937 Every test result 780 00:31:13,004 --> 00:31:15,173 identical to his last physical... 781 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:17,909 which is kind of unusual in itself, actually. 782 00:31:17,976 --> 00:31:18,000 Almost as though he wanted to establish 783 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:19,577 Almost as though he wanted to establish 784 00:31:19,644 --> 00:31:21,045 that there was nothing wrong. 785 00:31:21,112 --> 00:31:23,915 There was one other thing. 786 00:31:23,982 --> 00:31:24,000 He asked me to dinner in his cabin 787 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:27,185 He asked me to dinner in his cabin 788 00:31:27,252 --> 00:31:30,000 and it was a very unusual evening. 789 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:32,257 and it was a very unusual evening. 790 00:31:32,323 --> 00:31:34,225 ( sighs ) 791 00:31:34,292 --> 00:31:36,000 Which brings up a very serious possibility. 792 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:37,028 Which brings up a very serious possibility. 793 00:31:37,095 --> 00:31:40,365 What if there's an outside influence at work here? 794 00:31:40,431 --> 00:31:42,000 I detect no evidence of telepathic coercion. 795 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:45,903 I detect no evidence of telepathic coercion. 796 00:31:45,970 --> 00:31:48,000 Commander, there is still one fact we have not considered-- 797 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:48,406 Commander, there is still one fact we have not considered-- 798 00:31:48,473 --> 00:31:51,075 the abnormal energy reading in the Captain's quarters 799 00:31:51,142 --> 00:31:52,076 was never explained. 800 00:31:52,143 --> 00:31:53,044 It is not enough evidence 801 00:31:53,111 --> 00:31:54,000 to justify mutiny. 802 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,146 to justify mutiny. 803 00:31:55,213 --> 00:31:57,949 Nobody has suggested removing the Captain from command. 804 00:31:58,016 --> 00:32:00,000 Right now, all we have are suspicions 805 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:00,652 Right now, all we have are suspicions 806 00:32:00,718 --> 00:32:03,354 not enough to act on. 807 00:32:03,421 --> 00:32:05,690 The next move is his. 808 00:32:05,757 --> 00:32:06,000 THOLL: Well, Picard 809 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:07,392 THOLL: Well, Picard 810 00:32:07,458 --> 00:32:10,528 prove to us you're not the enemy. 811 00:32:10,595 --> 00:32:12,000 I can't. 812 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,463 I can't. 813 00:32:12,530 --> 00:32:16,134 You're right, Mr. Tholl. 814 00:32:16,200 --> 00:32:18,000 Any one of us may be the enemy 815 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:20,138 Any one of us may be the enemy 816 00:32:20,204 --> 00:32:23,341 and there is no way to prove that we aren't. 817 00:32:23,408 --> 00:32:24,000 But until we set aside our mutual fears 818 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:26,544 But until we set aside our mutual fears 819 00:32:26,611 --> 00:32:30,000 and trust one another, we have no hope of escape. 820 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:30,081 and trust one another, we have no hope of escape. 821 00:32:30,148 --> 00:32:33,217 But, sir, how can we trust each other? 822 00:32:33,284 --> 00:32:34,552 She's right. 823 00:32:34,619 --> 00:32:36,000 There may be an enemy among us. 824 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:37,388 There may be an enemy among us. 825 00:32:37,455 --> 00:32:38,656 And what if there is, Mr. Tholl? 826 00:32:38,723 --> 00:32:41,225 Shall we continue accusing one another 827 00:32:41,292 --> 00:32:42,000 until hostility leads to violence? 828 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:44,028 until hostility leads to violence? 829 00:32:44,095 --> 00:32:48,000 Shall we allow our suspicions to destroy us? 830 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,533 Shall we allow our suspicions to destroy us? 831 00:32:52,103 --> 00:32:54,000 Now, let's see if we can override this stun mechanism. 832 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:56,474 Now, let's see if we can override this stun mechanism. 833 00:33:01,746 --> 00:33:05,583 Helm, take us in to 20 million kilometers. 834 00:33:05,650 --> 00:33:06,000 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 835 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:07,251 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 836 00:33:07,318 --> 00:33:10,755 Mr. Worf, divert enough power to the shields 837 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:12,000 to offset the increased radiation and magnetic fields. 838 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:14,158 to offset the increased radiation and magnetic fields. 839 00:33:14,225 --> 00:33:17,195 Sir, at 20 million kilometers 840 00:33:17,261 --> 00:33:18,000 our shields will only be effective 841 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:19,597 our shields will only be effective 842 00:33:19,664 --> 00:33:21,132 for 18 minutes. 843 00:33:21,199 --> 00:33:22,667 Noted, Mr. Data. 844 00:33:22,734 --> 00:33:24,000 Captain, may I have a word with you? 845 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:28,339 Captain, may I have a word with you? 846 00:33:30,241 --> 00:33:32,176 PICARD: You have the Bridge, Mr. Data. 847 00:33:32,243 --> 00:33:34,045 Aye, sir. 848 00:33:38,082 --> 00:33:40,084 What is our mission? 849 00:33:40,151 --> 00:33:42,000 I'm under no obligation to tell you that. 850 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,287 I'm under no obligation to tell you that. 851 00:33:43,354 --> 00:33:48,000 If you don't, you force me to take command of this vessel. 852 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:48,025 If you don't, you force me to take command of this vessel. 853 00:33:48,092 --> 00:33:49,293 On what grounds? 854 00:33:49,360 --> 00:33:52,196 You are endangering this ship for no reason. 855 00:33:52,263 --> 00:33:54,000 No reason you're aware of. 856 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,265 No reason you're aware of. 857 00:33:54,332 --> 00:33:55,199 That's not good enough. 858 00:33:55,266 --> 00:33:58,069 Your behavior has been erratic. 859 00:33:58,136 --> 00:34:00,000 Erratic enough to justify mutiny? 860 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,672 Erratic enough to justify mutiny? 861 00:34:01,739 --> 00:34:03,708 Do you honestly believe 862 00:34:03,775 --> 00:34:06,000 you have sufficient evidence to convince a Board of Inquiry? 863 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:07,412 you have sufficient evidence to convince a Board of Inquiry? 864 00:34:07,478 --> 00:34:08,413 No, I don't. 865 00:34:08,479 --> 00:34:12,000 But I can't let you risk the lives of this crew. 866 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:13,184 But I can't let you risk the lives of this crew. 867 00:34:13,251 --> 00:34:16,320 Number One, has it occurred to you 868 00:34:16,387 --> 00:34:18,000 that you might be the one with the problem? 869 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:21,125 that you might be the one with the problem? 870 00:34:22,760 --> 00:34:24,000 I'm aware you've been under stress 871 00:34:24,000 --> 00:34:24,729 I'm aware you've been under stress 872 00:34:24,796 --> 00:34:27,298 and I am willing to let the matter drop 873 00:34:27,365 --> 00:34:30,000 if you will report to Sick Bay for a full examination. 874 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:30,435 if you will report to Sick Bay for a full examination. 875 00:34:30,501 --> 00:34:34,205 Otherwise, I will have to relieve you from duty. 876 00:34:34,272 --> 00:34:36,000 Think about it. 877 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,574 Think about it. 878 00:34:37,775 --> 00:34:41,112 ( door opens and closes ) 879 00:34:59,230 --> 00:35:00,000 Cadet. 880 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:00,765 Cadet. 881 00:35:02,633 --> 00:35:05,269 ( clicking ) 882 00:35:08,906 --> 00:35:10,107 ( sighs ) 883 00:35:10,174 --> 00:35:12,000 I may have overloaded it, sir. 884 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:14,312 I may have overloaded it, sir. 885 00:35:16,647 --> 00:35:18,000 ( grunting ) 886 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:18,249 ( grunting ) 887 00:35:18,316 --> 00:35:19,650 Mr. Tholl! 888 00:35:19,717 --> 00:35:22,653 I still think this is a mistake. 889 00:35:31,462 --> 00:35:33,264 Now what? 890 00:35:33,331 --> 00:35:36,000 We're no better off than when we started. 891 00:35:36,000 --> 00:35:36,801 We're no better off than when we started. 892 00:35:49,947 --> 00:35:51,682 Captain, number four shield has failed. 893 00:35:51,749 --> 00:35:53,885 Increasing power to number three shield to compensate. 894 00:35:53,951 --> 00:35:54,000 Helm, move us closer. 895 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,753 Helm, move us closer. 896 00:35:55,820 --> 00:35:57,855 Ten million kilometers. 897 00:35:57,922 --> 00:36:00,000 DATA: Sir, at that distance 898 00:36:00,000 --> 00:36:00,858 DATA: Sir, at that distance 899 00:36:00,925 --> 00:36:03,628 the ship will not withstand the magnetic fields and radiation. 900 00:36:03,694 --> 00:36:05,329 We will not survive. 901 00:36:05,396 --> 00:36:06,000 Take us in, Mr. Crusher. 902 00:36:06,000 --> 00:36:07,665 Take us in, Mr. Crusher. 903 00:36:07,732 --> 00:36:10,401 Belay that order. 904 00:36:15,406 --> 00:36:18,000 You're relieved of duty, Commander. 905 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,676 You're relieved of duty, Commander. 906 00:36:18,743 --> 00:36:21,712 Mr. Worf, confine Mr. Riker to his quarters. 907 00:36:44,702 --> 00:36:47,204 Mr. Worf, I gave you an order. 908 00:36:47,271 --> 00:36:48,000 Maintain your position, Lieutenant. 909 00:36:48,000 --> 00:36:50,341 Maintain your position, Lieutenant. 910 00:36:50,408 --> 00:36:51,876 You're destroying yourself 911 00:36:51,943 --> 00:36:54,000 and anyone foolish enough to listen to you. 912 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:54,779 and anyone foolish enough to listen to you. 913 00:36:56,714 --> 00:37:00,000 You've shown none of the concern Captain Picard would 914 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,351 You've shown none of the concern Captain Picard would 915 00:37:00,418 --> 00:37:04,322 for the safety of his ship, the welfare of his crew. 916 00:37:06,624 --> 00:37:08,926 Mr. Worf, escort Commander Riker from the Bridge. 917 00:37:13,464 --> 00:37:16,601 Ensign Crusher, take us away from this pulsar. 918 00:37:16,667 --> 00:37:18,000 Heading 185 mark 32, full impulse. 919 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:20,705 Heading 185 mark 32, full impulse. 920 00:37:29,880 --> 00:37:30,000 Full impulse. Aye, Commander. 921 00:37:30,000 --> 00:37:32,316 Full impulse. Aye, Commander. 922 00:37:32,383 --> 00:37:33,884 Engage. 923 00:37:38,556 --> 00:37:41,292 I hope you're satisfied, Picard. 924 00:37:41,359 --> 00:37:42,000 You've accomplished nothing. 925 00:37:42,000 --> 00:37:43,427 You've accomplished nothing. 926 00:37:43,494 --> 00:37:47,999 The sound of your voice is beginning to anger me. 927 00:37:50,501 --> 00:37:52,436 Well... 928 00:37:52,503 --> 00:37:54,000 I think this charade has gone far enough. 929 00:37:54,000 --> 00:37:56,440 I think this charade has gone far enough. 930 00:37:58,409 --> 00:38:00,000 Don't you? 931 00:38:00,000 --> 00:38:00,344 Don't you? 932 00:38:00,411 --> 00:38:01,379 I don't understand. 933 00:38:01,445 --> 00:38:02,847 Oh, yes, you do. 934 00:38:02,913 --> 00:38:06,000 This isn't a holding cell. 935 00:38:06,000 --> 00:38:06,851 This isn't a holding cell. 936 00:38:06,917 --> 00:38:10,521 It's a laboratory maze, a carefully structured test. 937 00:38:10,588 --> 00:38:12,000 It's an experiment to see how well we react 938 00:38:12,000 --> 00:38:13,591 It's an experiment to see how well we react 939 00:38:13,658 --> 00:38:14,792 under pressure. 940 00:38:14,859 --> 00:38:16,293 How do you know? 941 00:38:16,360 --> 00:38:18,000 It's the only explanation. 942 00:38:18,000 --> 00:38:18,529 It's the only explanation. 943 00:38:18,596 --> 00:38:20,698 Look at the four of us. 944 00:38:20,765 --> 00:38:22,800 We do have something in common-- 945 00:38:22,867 --> 00:38:24,000 we all react differently to authority. 946 00:38:24,000 --> 00:38:26,404 we all react differently to authority. 947 00:38:26,470 --> 00:38:30,000 You, the collaborator, defer to whoever has control 948 00:38:30,000 --> 00:38:31,542 You, the collaborator, defer to whoever has control 949 00:38:31,609 --> 00:38:36,000 you, the anarchist, reject authority in any form 950 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:36,881 you, the anarchist, reject authority in any form 951 00:38:36,947 --> 00:38:40,484 I, a Starfleet Captain, trained to command 952 00:38:40,551 --> 00:38:42,000 and you... 953 00:38:42,000 --> 00:38:42,653 and you... 954 00:38:42,720 --> 00:38:44,488 a Starfleet cadet 955 00:38:44,555 --> 00:38:48,000 sworn to obey a superior officer's authority. 956 00:38:48,000 --> 00:38:48,592 sworn to obey a superior officer's authority. 957 00:38:48,659 --> 00:38:50,795 Our captors have placed us here 958 00:38:50,861 --> 00:38:54,000 and have devised obstacles for us to overcome. 959 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,365 and have devised obstacles for us to overcome. 960 00:38:54,432 --> 00:38:55,666 They give us food 961 00:38:55,733 --> 00:39:00,000 which Esoqq can't eat, to make him a threat. 962 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:00,371 which Esoqq can't eat, to make him a threat. 963 00:39:00,438 --> 00:39:03,741 They give us a door we can't open 964 00:39:03,808 --> 00:39:06,000 until the four of us cooperate 965 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:06,877 until the four of us cooperate 966 00:39:06,944 --> 00:39:09,013 and each time we succeed 967 00:39:09,080 --> 00:39:11,449 they deal us reverses 968 00:39:11,515 --> 00:39:12,000 to set us against each other again 969 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:15,486 to set us against each other again 970 00:39:15,553 --> 00:39:18,000 while you observe our reactions. 971 00:39:18,000 --> 00:39:18,923 while you observe our reactions. 972 00:39:18,989 --> 00:39:22,359 Sir, I've been trying to help. 973 00:39:22,426 --> 00:39:24,000 I found it unlikely 974 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,562 I found it unlikely 975 00:39:24,628 --> 00:39:25,996 that a first-year cadet 976 00:39:26,063 --> 00:39:29,133 would know of the Enterprise's visit to Mintaka III 977 00:39:29,200 --> 00:39:30,000 so I tested you. 978 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:30,367 so I tested you. 979 00:39:30,434 --> 00:39:32,470 Starfleet has classified 980 00:39:32,536 --> 00:39:35,840 the Cor Caroli V plague as "secret." 981 00:39:35,906 --> 00:39:36,000 No cadet would have knowledge of that incident. 982 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:40,945 No cadet would have knowledge of that incident. 983 00:39:41,011 --> 00:39:42,000 Captain... 984 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:42,546 Captain... 985 00:39:42,613 --> 00:39:44,715 So you may as well drop this pretense. 986 00:39:44,782 --> 00:39:46,550 I'm not playing any further. 987 00:39:46,617 --> 00:39:48,000 I'm quitting this game. 988 00:39:48,000 --> 00:39:48,018 I'm quitting this game. 989 00:39:48,085 --> 00:39:51,422 As far as I am concerned this experiment is over! 990 00:39:54,558 --> 00:39:57,862 ( voice resonating ): You are correct, Captain Picard. 991 00:40:04,602 --> 00:40:06,000 To further our knowledge of alien interaction 992 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:07,738 To further our knowledge of alien interaction 993 00:40:07,805 --> 00:40:11,041 we borrowed you, Tholl and Esoqq and replaced you with replicas. 994 00:40:11,108 --> 00:40:12,000 Replicas? 995 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:12,076 Replicas? 996 00:40:12,143 --> 00:40:15,045 Our transporter is able to replicate living matter 997 00:40:15,112 --> 00:40:17,982 including the brain's many trillion dendritic connections 998 00:40:18,048 --> 00:40:18,816 where memory is stored. 999 00:40:18,883 --> 00:40:20,918 THOLL: You mean, there's a copy of me 1000 00:40:20,985 --> 00:40:22,052 on Mizar II? 1001 00:40:22,119 --> 00:40:24,000 An impostor running my ship? 1002 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:24,054 An impostor running my ship? 1003 00:40:24,121 --> 00:40:25,189 No longer. 1004 00:40:25,256 --> 00:40:27,892 Commander Riker has taken charge of the Enterprise. 1005 00:40:27,958 --> 00:40:29,894 Our species is telepathically linked. 1006 00:40:29,960 --> 00:40:30,000 We are all in continual contact. 1007 00:40:30,000 --> 00:40:32,062 We are all in continual contact. 1008 00:40:32,129 --> 00:40:36,000 Much more efficient than your primitive vocal communications. 1009 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,066 Much more efficient than your primitive vocal communications. 1010 00:40:36,133 --> 00:40:38,169 We would like to... pursue this study 1011 00:40:38,235 --> 00:40:41,672 but, of course, your awareness of it would taint the results. 1012 00:40:41,739 --> 00:40:42,000 We will, therefore, return you to your places of origin. 1013 00:40:42,000 --> 00:40:44,074 We will, therefore, return you to your places of origin. 1014 00:40:53,217 --> 00:40:54,000 Captain! 1015 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:54,752 Captain! 1016 00:40:54,819 --> 00:40:55,886 Hold your positions. 1017 00:40:55,953 --> 00:40:58,088 Take no action. 1018 00:41:08,299 --> 00:41:10,234 Why did you choose to study 1019 00:41:10,301 --> 00:41:12,000 the concepts of authority and leadership? 1020 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:12,236 the concepts of authority and leadership? 1021 00:41:12,303 --> 00:41:16,140 Because our species has no such concepts. 1022 00:41:16,207 --> 00:41:17,074 As we are all identical 1023 00:41:17,141 --> 00:41:18,000 distinctions among ourselves are meaningless. 1024 00:41:18,000 --> 00:41:19,610 distinctions among ourselves are meaningless. 1025 00:41:19,677 --> 00:41:21,879 Hence, we have no leaders no followers. 1026 00:41:21,946 --> 00:41:24,000 We wanted to examine the nature of command. 1027 00:41:24,000 --> 00:41:24,148 We wanted to examine the nature of command. 1028 00:41:24,215 --> 00:41:26,217 Our replicas of Tholl and Esoqq 1029 00:41:26,283 --> 00:41:29,086 explored this issue on Mizar II and on Chalna 1030 00:41:29,153 --> 00:41:30,000 just as our Picard replica did 1031 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:30,888 just as our Picard replica did 1032 00:41:30,955 --> 00:41:31,956 on the Enterprise. 1033 00:41:32,022 --> 00:41:33,090 Your responses were 1034 00:41:33,157 --> 00:41:34,024 most intriguing. 1035 00:41:34,091 --> 00:41:36,000 You have no right to put us through this 1036 00:41:36,000 --> 00:41:36,827 You have no right to put us through this 1037 00:41:36,894 --> 00:41:38,863 just to satisfy your curiosity. 1038 00:41:41,131 --> 00:41:41,999 Why not? 1039 00:41:42,066 --> 00:41:44,902 Because kidnapping is an immoral assault. 1040 00:41:44,969 --> 00:41:47,638 The rights of other races must be respected. 1041 00:41:47,705 --> 00:41:48,000 This concept of morality 1042 00:41:48,000 --> 00:41:49,173 This concept of morality 1043 00:41:49,240 --> 00:41:51,609 is a very interesting human characteristic. 1044 00:41:51,675 --> 00:41:52,610 We shall have 1045 00:41:52,676 --> 00:41:53,611 to study it sometime. 1046 00:41:53,677 --> 00:41:54,000 Now, Mr. Worf. 1047 00:41:54,000 --> 00:41:54,311 Now, Mr. Worf. 1048 00:41:57,281 --> 00:41:59,149 ( grunting in pain ) 1049 00:42:03,287 --> 00:42:04,121 What is it? 1050 00:42:04,188 --> 00:42:05,990 Why do you hold us? 1051 00:42:06,056 --> 00:42:09,126 Because there is something else you can learn. 1052 00:42:09,193 --> 00:42:10,995 With an alert crew 1053 00:42:11,061 --> 00:42:12,000 even our "primitive vocal communications" are unnecessary. 1054 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:15,099 even our "primitive vocal communications" are unnecessary. 1055 00:42:15,165 --> 00:42:18,000 With a single look, I was able to inform my crew 1056 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:18,302 With a single look, I was able to inform my crew 1057 00:42:18,369 --> 00:42:20,771 that I wanted to hold you here. 1058 00:42:20,838 --> 00:42:22,273 But why? 1059 00:42:22,339 --> 00:42:23,574 Because I have decided 1060 00:42:23,641 --> 00:42:24,000 to conduct an experiment of my own. 1061 00:42:24,000 --> 00:42:24,909 to conduct an experiment of my own. 1062 00:42:24,975 --> 00:42:28,879 I want to see how you react to being imprisoned. 1063 00:42:28,946 --> 00:42:30,000 Captain, our species cannot bear captivity. 1064 00:42:30,000 --> 00:42:31,115 Captain, our species cannot bear captivity. 1065 00:42:31,181 --> 00:42:32,116 We were merely curious. 1066 00:42:32,182 --> 00:42:33,284 We meant no harm. 1067 00:42:33,350 --> 00:42:35,920 We did not, after all, injure you in any way. 1068 00:42:35,986 --> 00:42:36,000 Imprisonment is an injury 1069 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,855 Imprisonment is an injury 1070 00:42:37,922 --> 00:42:40,224 regardless of how you justify it. 1071 00:42:46,830 --> 00:42:48,000 ( crying out ) 1072 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,198 ( crying out ) 1073 00:42:48,265 --> 00:42:50,200 ( gasping ) 1074 00:42:55,172 --> 00:42:56,240 ( breathing slows ) 1075 00:42:56,307 --> 00:42:59,743 PICARD: And now that you have had a taste of captivity 1076 00:42:59,810 --> 00:43:00,000 perhaps you will reconsider the morality 1077 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:02,579 perhaps you will reconsider the morality 1078 00:43:02,646 --> 00:43:04,348 of inflicting it on others. 1079 00:43:04,415 --> 00:43:06,000 In any event, we now know of your race 1080 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,216 In any event, we now know of your race 1081 00:43:06,283 --> 00:43:09,787 and we know how to imprison you. 1082 00:43:09,853 --> 00:43:12,000 Bear that in mind. 1083 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:12,256 Bear that in mind. 1084 00:43:12,323 --> 00:43:14,825 Now get off my ship. 1085 00:43:17,695 --> 00:43:18,000 Mr. Crusher, set course to rendezvous with the Hood. 1086 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:20,130 Mr. Crusher, set course to rendezvous with the Hood. 1087 00:43:20,197 --> 00:43:21,131 Warp 8. 1088 00:43:21,198 --> 00:43:22,132 Aye, sir. 1089 00:43:22,199 --> 00:43:24,000 It's good to have you back, sir. 1090 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:24,201 It's good to have you back, sir. 1091 00:43:25,736 --> 00:43:27,071 Status, Number One? 1092 00:43:28,839 --> 00:43:30,000 Ship and crew functioning normally, Captain. 1093 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:31,275 Ship and crew functioning normally, Captain. 1094 00:43:31,342 --> 00:43:35,279 Then my doppelganger caused no serious damage? 1095 00:43:35,346 --> 00:43:36,000 The replica was convincing. 1096 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:38,048 The replica was convincing. 1097 00:43:38,115 --> 00:43:42,000 Very convincing, but... not perfect. 1098 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:42,052 Very convincing, but... not perfect. 1099 00:43:42,119 --> 00:43:44,154 Not perfect in what way? 1100 00:43:44,221 --> 00:43:46,790 Well, sir... 1101 00:43:46,857 --> 00:43:48,000 I find it hard to believe that you're that good a singer. 1102 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:49,860 I find it hard to believe that you're that good a singer. 1103 00:43:50,894 --> 00:43:52,396 Singer? 1104 00:43:55,699 --> 00:43:58,102 I look forward to reading your report, Commander. 1105 00:43:58,168 --> 00:44:00,000 At least, I think I do. 1106 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:00,337 At least, I think I do. 1107 00:44:00,404 --> 00:44:01,905 ( door opens ) 1108 00:44:08,012 --> 00:44:09,947 Doctor. 1109 00:44:12,750 --> 00:44:14,184 Captain. 1110 00:44:19,256 --> 00:44:21,759 WESLEY: Course laid in, sir. 1111 00:44:27,931 --> 00:44:29,366 Engage.