1 00:00:02,602 --> 00:00:06,000 PICARD: Captain's Log, Stardate 43779.3. 2 00:00:06,000 --> 00:00:06,039 PICARD: Captain's Log, Stardate 43779.3. 3 00:00:06,106 --> 00:00:07,640 The Enterprise is preparing 4 00:00:07,707 --> 00:00:11,010 detailed exospheric charts of the Hayashi system. 5 00:00:11,077 --> 00:00:12,000 Although tedious, this endeavor is the first step 6 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:14,447 Although tedious, this endeavor is the first step 7 00:00:14,514 --> 00:00:16,483 toward planet colonization. 8 00:00:16,549 --> 00:00:18,000 Captain, sensors report the USSHood 9 00:00:18,000 --> 00:00:19,185 Captain, sensors report the USSHood 10 00:00:19,252 --> 00:00:21,287 is closing on an intercept course 11 00:00:21,354 --> 00:00:22,756 at high warp. 12 00:00:22,822 --> 00:00:24,000 That's odd. 13 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:24,357 That's odd. 14 00:00:24,424 --> 00:00:26,693 We weren't notified of a rendezvous. 15 00:00:26,760 --> 00:00:28,762 They seem to be in an awful hurry. 16 00:00:28,828 --> 00:00:30,000 Sir, we are being hailed 17 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:30,263 Sir, we are being hailed 18 00:00:30,330 --> 00:00:32,532 on a secured channel by Captain DeSoto. 19 00:00:34,134 --> 00:00:35,268 On screen. 20 00:00:36,803 --> 00:00:40,206 Sorry to sneak up on you like that, Jean-Luc. 21 00:00:40,273 --> 00:00:41,541 Robert, why didn't you inform us? 22 00:00:41,608 --> 00:00:42,000 Out here, you never know who's listening. 23 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:43,376 Out here, you never know who's listening. 24 00:00:43,443 --> 00:00:45,445 Keeps you on your toes, anyway. 25 00:00:45,512 --> 00:00:48,000 Hey, Will. Will, you getting soft 26 00:00:48,000 --> 00:00:48,381 Hey, Will. Will, you getting soft 27 00:00:48,448 --> 00:00:50,550 onboard that luxury liner? 28 00:00:50,617 --> 00:00:52,786 PICARD: So, old friend 29 00:00:52,852 --> 00:00:54,000 how are you? 30 00:00:54,000 --> 00:00:55,054 how are you? 31 00:00:55,121 --> 00:00:56,289 Well, you know... 32 00:00:56,356 --> 00:01:00,000 they send you Galaxy-class boys out here to the far reaches. 33 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:00,360 they send you Galaxy-class boys out here to the far reaches. 34 00:01:00,427 --> 00:01:02,796 Me, I just haul my butt back and forth 35 00:01:02,862 --> 00:01:04,631 between starbases. 36 00:01:04,697 --> 00:01:06,000 But not today. 37 00:01:06,000 --> 00:01:06,199 But not today. 38 00:01:06,266 --> 00:01:07,534 No, not today. 39 00:01:07,600 --> 00:01:09,302 Starfleet's got new orders for you. 40 00:01:09,369 --> 00:01:10,503 This is top priority. 41 00:01:10,570 --> 00:01:12,000 They need the fastest ship in the fleet 42 00:01:12,000 --> 00:01:12,372 They need the fastest ship in the fleet 43 00:01:12,439 --> 00:01:13,373 and the best people. 44 00:01:13,440 --> 00:01:14,774 That is you. 45 00:01:14,841 --> 00:01:16,376 If time was so important 46 00:01:16,443 --> 00:01:18,000 why didn't they transmit the orders by subspace? 47 00:01:18,000 --> 00:01:19,112 why didn't they transmit the orders by subspace? 48 00:01:19,179 --> 00:01:20,747 Well, they're worried about 49 00:01:20,814 --> 00:01:23,116 Romulan eavesdropping on this one 50 00:01:23,183 --> 00:01:24,000 and we have a passenger for you. 51 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:25,251 and we have a passenger for you. 52 00:01:25,318 --> 00:01:27,387 Kind of hard to send by subspace. 53 00:01:27,454 --> 00:01:29,189 What sort of passenger? 54 00:01:29,255 --> 00:01:30,000 Mission specialist. 55 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:30,523 Mission specialist. 56 00:01:30,590 --> 00:01:33,460 He'll bring your orders aboard with him. 57 00:01:33,526 --> 00:01:35,261 His name is Tam Elbrun. 58 00:01:35,328 --> 00:01:36,000 As in Tam Elbrun of the Ghorusda disaster? 59 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:39,566 As in Tam Elbrun of the Ghorusda disaster? 60 00:01:39,632 --> 00:01:41,301 The same. 61 00:01:41,367 --> 00:01:42,000 What can I say? 62 00:01:42,000 --> 00:01:43,136 What can I say? 63 00:01:43,203 --> 00:01:45,772 Your orders are to cooperate fully with him. 64 00:01:45,839 --> 00:01:47,607 Best of luck, folks. 65 00:01:47,674 --> 00:01:48,000 Hoodout. 66 00:01:48,000 --> 00:01:50,243 Hoodout. 67 00:01:50,310 --> 00:01:52,545 Sir, theHood slowing to impulse. 68 00:01:52,612 --> 00:01:54,000 Mr. Data, come with me. 69 00:01:54,000 --> 00:01:54,314 Mr. Data, come with me. 70 00:01:54,380 --> 00:01:56,249 Captain, may I come with you 71 00:01:56,316 --> 00:01:57,550 to greet Tam? 72 00:01:57,617 --> 00:01:59,152 You know him? 73 00:01:59,219 --> 00:02:00,000 I do. 74 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:00,286 I do. 75 00:02:00,353 --> 00:02:02,255 He was at the university on Betazed 76 00:02:02,322 --> 00:02:04,290 when I was studying psychology there. 77 00:02:04,357 --> 00:02:05,358 Oh, I see. 78 00:02:05,425 --> 00:02:06,000 He was a colleague of yours. 79 00:02:06,000 --> 00:02:06,626 He was a colleague of yours. 80 00:02:06,693 --> 00:02:10,897 No... he was a patient. 81 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:42,000 Space, the final frontier. 82 00:02:42,000 --> 00:02:45,865 Space, the final frontier. 83 00:02:45,932 --> 00:02:48,000 These are the voyages of the StarshipEnterprise. 84 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:49,769 These are the voyages of the StarshipEnterprise. 85 00:02:49,836 --> 00:02:51,771 Its continuing mission-- 86 00:02:51,838 --> 00:02:54,000 to explore strange new worlds 87 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:55,742 to explore strange new worlds 88 00:02:55,808 --> 00:03:00,000 to seek out new life and new civilizations 89 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:00,346 to seek out new life and new civilizations 90 00:03:00,413 --> 00:03:05,418 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 91 00:04:13,386 --> 00:04:15,922 Tam is a telepath of extraordinary talent 92 00:04:15,989 --> 00:04:17,523 even for a Betazoid. 93 00:04:17,590 --> 00:04:18,000 He's a specialist in first contact 94 00:04:18,000 --> 00:04:19,459 He's a specialist in first contact 95 00:04:19,525 --> 00:04:21,794 with new life-forms. 96 00:04:21,861 --> 00:04:24,000 He's a very unique person 97 00:04:24,000 --> 00:04:24,297 He's a very unique person 98 00:04:24,364 --> 00:04:28,701 but... he's not what you might expect, Captain. 99 00:04:37,343 --> 00:04:39,312 Welcome aboard theEnterprise. I am... 100 00:04:39,379 --> 00:04:40,713 Captain Picard. 101 00:04:40,780 --> 00:04:42,000 Right? 102 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:42,615 Right? 103 00:04:42,682 --> 00:04:44,017 Here. 104 00:04:46,019 --> 00:04:48,000 You want to know all about your mission. 105 00:04:48,000 --> 00:04:48,788 You want to know all about your mission. 106 00:04:48,855 --> 00:04:50,390 Everything's on there. 107 00:04:50,456 --> 00:04:51,724 Orders and briefings. 108 00:04:51,791 --> 00:04:53,960 Destination and heading, all that. 109 00:04:54,027 --> 00:04:58,665 Dee, I sensed you were out here. 110 00:04:58,731 --> 00:05:00,000 How have you been? 111 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:00,667 How have you been? 112 00:05:00,733 --> 00:05:02,802 I've been fine, but I thought you were... 113 00:05:02,869 --> 00:05:04,837 On Chandra V? ...on Chandra V. 114 00:05:04,904 --> 00:05:06,000 DATA: Sir? 115 00:05:06,000 --> 00:05:07,540 DATA: Sir? 116 00:05:07,607 --> 00:05:08,708 Who... 117 00:05:08,775 --> 00:05:11,611 Whatare you? 118 00:05:11,678 --> 00:05:12,000 I am Data, an android. 119 00:05:12,000 --> 00:05:14,547 I am Data, an android. 120 00:05:16,549 --> 00:05:18,000 Incredible. 121 00:05:18,000 --> 00:05:19,018 Incredible. 122 00:05:19,085 --> 00:05:21,354 An android. 123 00:05:21,421 --> 00:05:22,588 I can't read you at all. 124 00:05:22,655 --> 00:05:24,000 It's like you're not there. 125 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:24,023 It's like you're not there. 126 00:05:24,090 --> 00:05:25,458 PICARD: Data? 127 00:05:25,525 --> 00:05:27,894 Oh, you better hurry up to the Bridge with that. 128 00:05:27,960 --> 00:05:29,962 Captain wants you to run the orders 129 00:05:30,029 --> 00:05:31,564 scan the technical schematics 130 00:05:31,631 --> 00:05:33,633 and be ready to brief him in ten minutes. 131 00:05:33,700 --> 00:05:34,767 Right? 132 00:05:34,834 --> 00:05:36,000 Number One? 133 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:36,335 Number One? 134 00:05:36,402 --> 00:05:37,570 Riker here. 135 00:05:37,637 --> 00:05:39,539 Will you meet Commander Data on the Bridge? 136 00:05:39,605 --> 00:05:41,007 He has our orders and new heading. 137 00:05:41,074 --> 00:05:42,000 Aye, sir. 138 00:05:42,000 --> 00:05:42,075 Aye, sir. 139 00:05:43,109 --> 00:05:44,877 And assemble the Bridge staff 140 00:05:44,944 --> 00:05:46,946 for a mission briefing in 15 minutes. 141 00:05:47,013 --> 00:05:47,947 Picard out. 142 00:05:48,014 --> 00:05:49,415 Mr. Elbrun, would you...? 143 00:05:49,482 --> 00:05:50,883 Would I care to see my quarters? 144 00:05:50,950 --> 00:05:52,385 No. 145 00:05:52,452 --> 00:05:54,000 I'd rather get this briefing over with 146 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,521 I'd rather get this briefing over with 147 00:05:55,588 --> 00:05:56,956 then be left alone 148 00:05:57,023 --> 00:05:59,025 until I'm needed. 149 00:06:04,964 --> 00:06:06,000 I've heard something about Ghorusda. 150 00:06:06,000 --> 00:06:07,100 I've heard something about Ghorusda. 151 00:06:07,166 --> 00:06:09,068 Weren't there about 40 people killed? 152 00:06:09,135 --> 00:06:11,671 47, including the Captain of theAdelph 153 00:06:11,738 --> 00:06:12,000 and two friends from my class at the Academy. 154 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:14,540 and two friends from my class at the Academy. 155 00:06:14,607 --> 00:06:16,476 Mmm, sorry. 156 00:06:18,611 --> 00:06:20,546 Main Bridge. 157 00:06:20,613 --> 00:06:22,381 So, what happened? 158 00:06:22,448 --> 00:06:24,000 It was a first-contact situation. 159 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:24,884 It was a first-contact situation. 160 00:06:24,951 --> 00:06:27,620 Ghorusdan culture is so complex and different 161 00:06:27,687 --> 00:06:29,689 that the Federation sent a specialist 162 00:06:29,756 --> 00:06:30,000 to prevent misunderstanding. 163 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,624 to prevent misunderstanding. 164 00:06:31,691 --> 00:06:33,092 So, that was Tam Elbrun. 165 00:06:33,159 --> 00:06:34,927 What happened was his fault? 166 00:06:34,994 --> 00:06:36,000 Not directly. 167 00:06:36,000 --> 00:06:36,629 Not directly. 168 00:06:36,696 --> 00:06:38,564 Board of Inquiry blamed Darson 169 00:06:38,631 --> 00:06:42,000 for carelessness about Ghorusdan cultural taboos. 170 00:06:42,000 --> 00:06:42,769 for carelessness about Ghorusdan cultural taboos. 171 00:06:42,835 --> 00:06:45,838 But, if Elbrun was so good, why didn't he warn Darson? 172 00:06:45,905 --> 00:06:47,106 What was he doing there 173 00:06:47,173 --> 00:06:48,000 if he couldn't sense that much hostility? 174 00:06:48,000 --> 00:06:49,642 if he couldn't sense that much hostility? 175 00:07:03,222 --> 00:07:06,000 Our destination is the Beta Stromgren system 176 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:06,159 Our destination is the Beta Stromgren system 177 00:07:06,225 --> 00:07:08,995 following the path of the Vega IX probe. 178 00:07:09,061 --> 00:07:12,000 That's 23 parsecs beyond our furthest manned explorations. 179 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:12,031 That's 23 parsecs beyond our furthest manned explorations. 180 00:07:12,098 --> 00:07:14,167 That is correct, Commander. 181 00:07:14,233 --> 00:07:16,736 Apparently, the probe has discovered... 182 00:07:16,803 --> 00:07:18,000 (rapid beeping) 183 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:18,571 (rapid beeping) 184 00:07:18,638 --> 00:07:20,573 Astonishing. 185 00:07:20,640 --> 00:07:24,000 DATA: Our orders are to proceed to this star, Beta Stromgren. 186 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:24,577 DATA: Our orders are to proceed to this star, Beta Stromgren. 187 00:07:24,644 --> 00:07:27,713 Scientists have discovered it is in the final stages 188 00:07:27,780 --> 00:07:30,000 of an alternating cycle of expansion and collapse 189 00:07:30,000 --> 00:07:30,683 of an alternating cycle of expansion and collapse 190 00:07:30,750 --> 00:07:32,819 and will soon result in a supernova. 191 00:07:32,885 --> 00:07:34,954 However, the unmanned, long-range space probe 192 00:07:35,021 --> 00:07:36,000 sent by Starfleet to observe the process 193 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:37,723 sent by Starfleet to observe the process 194 00:07:37,790 --> 00:07:39,792 has discovered something much more. 195 00:07:39,859 --> 00:07:42,000 Oh, Data, don't waste time. 196 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:42,862 Oh, Data, don't waste time. 197 00:07:42,929 --> 00:07:44,130 (beeping) 198 00:07:44,197 --> 00:07:46,966 They call it "Tin Man." 199 00:07:47,033 --> 00:07:48,000 The Vega probe found it orbiting Stromgren. 200 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,936 The Vega probe found it orbiting Stromgren. 201 00:07:50,002 --> 00:07:51,604 Looks like some kind of ship. 202 00:07:51,671 --> 00:07:53,706 Its energy source is unknown. 203 00:07:53,773 --> 00:07:54,000 The people who have studied the transmissions 204 00:07:54,000 --> 00:07:56,642 The people who have studied the transmissions 205 00:07:56,709 --> 00:07:59,946 think it's a starship, and they're sure it's alive. 206 00:08:00,012 --> 00:08:01,914 Alive? 207 00:08:01,981 --> 00:08:03,149 How? 208 00:08:05,117 --> 00:08:06,000 A cybernetic organism, like the Borg? 209 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:06,953 A cybernetic organism, like the Borg? 210 00:08:07,019 --> 00:08:09,088 No, no, no. 211 00:08:09,155 --> 00:08:10,690 Here. 212 00:08:10,756 --> 00:08:12,000 Starfleet believes 213 00:08:12,000 --> 00:08:13,059 Starfleet believes 214 00:08:13,125 --> 00:08:14,627 it's an organic creature 215 00:08:14,694 --> 00:08:15,928 born in space 216 00:08:15,995 --> 00:08:17,196 living its life 217 00:08:17,263 --> 00:08:18,000 in the wastes between the stars. 218 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:19,098 in the wastes between the stars. 219 00:08:19,165 --> 00:08:20,933 No one knows where it came from 220 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:23,102 or why it's here. 221 00:08:23,169 --> 00:08:24,000 But we're going to meet it. 222 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:25,638 But we're going to meet it. 223 00:08:25,705 --> 00:08:27,974 We're going to talk to it. 224 00:08:28,040 --> 00:08:30,000 I'mgoing to talk to it. 225 00:08:30,000 --> 00:08:30,710 I'mgoing to talk to it. 226 00:08:30,776 --> 00:08:32,111 Have attempts been made... 227 00:08:32,178 --> 00:08:32,745 To communicate with it by 228 00:08:32,812 --> 00:08:34,113 subspace? 229 00:08:34,180 --> 00:08:36,000 Of course-- linguacode, universal translation 230 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:36,649 Of course-- linguacode, universal translation 231 00:08:36,716 --> 00:08:39,218 all that-- it won't work. Tin Man is too different. 232 00:08:39,285 --> 00:08:41,787 Direct mind-to-mind contact is our only hope. 233 00:08:41,854 --> 00:08:42,000 The opportunity for discovery is extraordinary 234 00:08:42,000 --> 00:08:45,558 The opportunity for discovery is extraordinary 235 00:08:45,625 --> 00:08:46,592 but I don't understand 236 00:08:46,659 --> 00:08:48,000 Starfleet's urgency. 237 00:08:48,000 --> 00:08:48,160 Starfleet's urgency. 238 00:08:48,227 --> 00:08:49,662 Romulans. 239 00:08:49,729 --> 00:08:50,997 Oh, hell, I forgot. 240 00:08:51,063 --> 00:08:52,265 The Romulans. 241 00:08:52,331 --> 00:08:54,000 They claim that sector of space where Beta Stromgren is located. 242 00:08:54,000 --> 00:08:57,937 They claim that sector of space where Beta Stromgren is located. 243 00:08:58,004 --> 00:08:58,804 The Romulans claim 244 00:08:58,871 --> 00:09:00,000 all that is in their field of vision. 245 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:00,740 all that is in their field of vision. 246 00:09:00,806 --> 00:09:02,842 They routinely monitor the telemetry 247 00:09:02,909 --> 00:09:04,210 of our deep-space probes. 248 00:09:04,277 --> 00:09:05,945 And they will certainly be sending 249 00:09:06,012 --> 00:09:08,281 a ship of their own to investigate this "Tin Man." 250 00:09:08,347 --> 00:09:09,682 No. 251 00:09:09,749 --> 00:09:11,717 Actually, they're sending two. 252 00:09:11,784 --> 00:09:12,000 Data? 253 00:09:12,000 --> 00:09:12,952 Data? 254 00:09:13,019 --> 00:09:14,120 That is correct. 255 00:09:14,186 --> 00:09:18,000 Starbase 123 has detected two D'deridex-class cruisers 256 00:09:18,000 --> 00:09:18,324 Starbase 123 has detected two D'deridex-class cruisers 257 00:09:18,391 --> 00:09:20,893 on an intercept course. 258 00:09:20,960 --> 00:09:22,828 The top speed of this class cruiser 259 00:09:22,895 --> 00:09:24,000 is known to be less than ours. 260 00:09:24,000 --> 00:09:24,563 is known to be less than ours. 261 00:09:24,630 --> 00:09:26,599 Therefore, we do have some advantage. 262 00:09:26,666 --> 00:09:28,634 (sighs) 263 00:09:28,701 --> 00:09:30,000 Then... it's a race. 264 00:09:30,000 --> 00:09:31,570 Then... it's a race. 265 00:09:31,637 --> 00:09:34,840 An alien intelligence, a new life-form 266 00:09:34,907 --> 00:09:36,000 representing a technology 267 00:09:36,000 --> 00:09:37,043 representing a technology 268 00:09:37,109 --> 00:09:40,980 far beyond either the Romulans or ourselves. 269 00:09:42,915 --> 00:09:47,186 The Romulans will certainly take whatever measures are required 270 00:09:47,253 --> 00:09:48,000 to secure this creature for study. 271 00:09:48,000 --> 00:09:50,156 to secure this creature for study. 272 00:09:50,222 --> 00:09:52,925 "Study" as in dissecting, I'd bet. 273 00:09:52,992 --> 00:09:54,000 Mr. Data, you are our resident honor student in exobiology. 274 00:09:54,000 --> 00:09:57,296 Mr. Data, you are our resident honor student in exobiology. 275 00:09:57,363 --> 00:09:58,698 I'm assigning you to head up 276 00:09:58,764 --> 00:10:00,000 the life sciences on this mission. 277 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:00,099 the life sciences on this mission. 278 00:10:00,166 --> 00:10:02,068 Aye, sir. 279 00:10:02,134 --> 00:10:03,936 Excellent. 280 00:10:04,003 --> 00:10:06,000 Meeting adjourned, then. 281 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:06,305 Meeting adjourned, then. 282 00:10:09,342 --> 00:10:12,000 So, Data, I guess you're thebrains 283 00:10:12,000 --> 00:10:12,044 So, Data, I guess you're thebrains 284 00:10:12,111 --> 00:10:14,046 of this outfit, huh? 285 00:10:14,113 --> 00:10:18,000 Mr. Elbrun, one of the reasons I'm asking you to work closely 286 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:18,217 Mr. Elbrun, one of the reasons I'm asking you to work closely 287 00:10:18,284 --> 00:10:22,188 with a member of my staff is to avoid further omissions. 288 00:10:22,254 --> 00:10:24,000 The possibility of an encounter with the Romulans 289 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:25,725 The possibility of an encounter with the Romulans 290 00:10:25,791 --> 00:10:28,961 on this mission ishardlytrivial, and yet.... 291 00:10:29,028 --> 00:10:30,000 All right, all right. 292 00:10:30,000 --> 00:10:30,296 All right, all right. 293 00:10:30,363 --> 00:10:33,399 I should have brought up the Romulans earlier 294 00:10:33,466 --> 00:10:36,000 but I was... distracted. 295 00:10:36,000 --> 00:10:37,336 but I was... distracted. 296 00:10:37,403 --> 00:10:38,938 And no, Billy boy 297 00:10:39,005 --> 00:10:40,973 I wasn'tdistracted on Ghorusda. 298 00:10:41,040 --> 00:10:42,000 If Darson had listened to me, no one would have died. 299 00:10:42,000 --> 00:10:44,310 If Darson had listened to me, no one would have died. 300 00:10:47,213 --> 00:10:48,000 No? 301 00:10:48,000 --> 00:10:48,414 No? 302 00:10:48,481 --> 00:10:49,982 Well, I don't care 303 00:10:50,049 --> 00:10:52,818 whether you believe that or not. 304 00:10:53,853 --> 00:10:54,000 (door opens and closes) 305 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:56,655 (door opens and closes) 306 00:11:01,861 --> 00:11:03,095 PICARD: Captain's Log, supplemental. 307 00:11:03,162 --> 00:11:05,798 Traveling at high warp, we are still several days 308 00:11:05,865 --> 00:11:06,000 from rendezvous with the mysterious entity 309 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:07,933 from rendezvous with the mysterious entity 310 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:10,036 which Starfleet has christened "Tin Man." 311 00:11:10,102 --> 00:11:12,000 My immediate concern is with Tam Elbrun. 312 00:11:12,000 --> 00:11:12,138 My immediate concern is with Tam Elbrun. 313 00:11:12,204 --> 00:11:14,840 Starfleet considers his unique abilities 314 00:11:14,907 --> 00:11:18,000 crucial to our mission, yet he seems to me... unstable. 315 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:20,112 crucial to our mission, yet he seems to me... unstable. 316 00:11:20,179 --> 00:11:23,716 Well, according to his medical records and psych profile 317 00:11:23,783 --> 00:11:24,000 he's very high on the ESP scale. 318 00:11:24,000 --> 00:11:25,684 he's very high on the ESP scale. 319 00:11:25,751 --> 00:11:27,720 A sort of prodigy. 320 00:11:27,787 --> 00:11:29,121 A prodigy? 321 00:11:29,188 --> 00:11:30,000 In what sense? 322 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:30,723 In what sense? 323 00:11:30,790 --> 00:11:32,124 Well, in most Betazoids 324 00:11:32,191 --> 00:11:36,000 our telepathic gifts develop at adolescence. 325 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:36,062 our telepathic gifts develop at adolescence. 326 00:11:36,128 --> 00:11:38,397 You mean, you're notborn reading minds? 327 00:11:38,464 --> 00:11:42,000 No, except for some reason that no one understands 328 00:11:42,000 --> 00:11:42,001 No, except for some reason that no one understands 329 00:11:42,068 --> 00:11:45,404 occasionally, a Betazoid child is born different. 330 00:11:45,471 --> 00:11:47,306 How different? Born with his 331 00:11:47,373 --> 00:11:48,000 telepathic abilities switched on. 332 00:11:48,000 --> 00:11:49,308 telepathic abilities switched on. 333 00:11:49,375 --> 00:11:50,476 Most Betazoids born 334 00:11:50,543 --> 00:11:52,945 like that never lead a normal life. 335 00:11:53,012 --> 00:11:54,000 The noise of other people's thoughts and feelings 336 00:11:54,000 --> 00:11:55,981 The noise of other people's thoughts and feelings 337 00:11:56,048 --> 00:11:58,250 must be overwhelming, incomprehensible 338 00:11:58,317 --> 00:11:59,785 especially to a child. 339 00:11:59,852 --> 00:12:00,000 And painful. 340 00:12:00,000 --> 00:12:01,287 And painful. 341 00:12:01,353 --> 00:12:04,190 Early diagnosis and special training 342 00:12:04,256 --> 00:12:06,000 did help Tam adjust 343 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:06,225 did help Tam adjust 344 00:12:06,292 --> 00:12:08,494 but he has some problems. 345 00:12:08,561 --> 00:12:12,000 You mentioned... a hospitalization. 346 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:13,499 You mentioned... a hospitalization. 347 00:12:13,566 --> 00:12:17,436 For stress-- repeatedly throughout his life. 348 00:12:17,503 --> 00:12:18,000 I always wonder what holds one person together 349 00:12:18,000 --> 00:12:20,339 I always wonder what holds one person together 350 00:12:20,406 --> 00:12:23,943 through that kind of struggle while another goes under. 351 00:12:24,009 --> 00:12:29,014 Yes, well, he's evidently done more than "hold together." 352 00:12:29,081 --> 00:12:30,000 He's the indispensable man-- 353 00:12:30,000 --> 00:12:32,351 He's the indispensable man-- 354 00:12:32,418 --> 00:12:35,788 the Federation's finest specialist in communication 355 00:12:35,855 --> 00:12:36,000 with unknown life-forms. 356 00:12:36,000 --> 00:12:37,456 with unknown life-forms. 357 00:12:37,523 --> 00:12:40,826 The more unusual the life-form, the better he likes it. 358 00:12:40,893 --> 00:12:42,000 His personnel file shows he's gravitated 359 00:12:42,000 --> 00:12:43,129 His personnel file shows he's gravitated 360 00:12:43,195 --> 00:12:45,197 towards assignments that isolate him 361 00:12:45,264 --> 00:12:48,000 from other humanoids. 362 00:12:50,603 --> 00:12:52,104 (beeping) 363 00:12:52,171 --> 00:12:54,000 Commander Data, I'm picking up an unusual echo 364 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:54,507 Commander Data, I'm picking up an unusual echo 365 00:12:54,573 --> 00:12:56,041 on my navigational sensors. 366 00:12:56,108 --> 00:12:58,277 Somethingis out there, sir 367 00:12:58,344 --> 00:13:00,000 tracking us, matching our speed and heading. 368 00:13:00,000 --> 00:13:01,280 tracking us, matching our speed and heading. 369 00:13:01,347 --> 00:13:03,849 Something which does not fully register 370 00:13:03,916 --> 00:13:05,985 on our instruments. 371 00:13:10,256 --> 00:13:12,000 Since there is no known natural phenomenon 372 00:13:12,000 --> 00:13:12,925 Since there is no known natural phenomenon 373 00:13:12,992 --> 00:13:15,060 capable of travel at warp velocity 374 00:13:15,127 --> 00:13:17,062 there are but two possibilities: 375 00:13:17,129 --> 00:13:18,000 Either it is a sensor malfunction 376 00:13:18,000 --> 00:13:19,165 Either it is a sensor malfunction 377 00:13:19,231 --> 00:13:21,901 or another ship is following us covertly. 378 00:13:21,967 --> 00:13:23,969 It is not a sensor malfunction. 379 00:13:24,036 --> 00:13:25,437 Agreed. 380 00:13:27,940 --> 00:13:30,000 WESLEY: But, Commander, if it is a Romulan ship... 381 00:13:30,000 --> 00:13:31,076 WESLEY: But, Commander, if it is a Romulan ship... 382 00:13:31,143 --> 00:13:32,545 with their cloaking device 383 00:13:32,611 --> 00:13:34,547 we shouldn't pick them up at all. 384 00:13:34,613 --> 00:13:35,414 Unless they're pulling so 385 00:13:35,481 --> 00:13:36,000 much power 386 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:36,248 much power 387 00:13:36,315 --> 00:13:36,649 for something else that they can't 388 00:13:36,715 --> 00:13:37,950 fully cloak. 389 00:13:38,017 --> 00:13:39,818 Like what? 390 00:13:39,885 --> 00:13:42,000 Ask the Romulans... 391 00:13:42,000 --> 00:13:42,288 Ask the Romulans... 392 00:13:42,354 --> 00:13:43,923 if itisthe Romulan 393 00:13:43,989 --> 00:13:45,391 DATA: Lieutenant, continue monitoring 394 00:13:45,457 --> 00:13:47,993 the precise position of the echo. 395 00:13:48,060 --> 00:13:50,396 Any sudden change in its behavior 396 00:13:50,462 --> 00:13:52,131 initiate Yellow Alert. 397 00:13:52,198 --> 00:13:53,866 Aye, sir. 398 00:13:58,270 --> 00:13:59,471 (door chimes) 399 00:13:59,538 --> 00:14:00,000 Come in. 400 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:01,307 Come in. 401 00:14:07,079 --> 00:14:08,514 How are things 402 00:14:08,581 --> 00:14:11,116 in the land of the living? 403 00:14:11,183 --> 00:14:12,000 I thought you might be lonely. 404 00:14:12,000 --> 00:14:13,619 I thought you might be lonely. 405 00:14:13,686 --> 00:14:15,554 No one sees you except Data. 406 00:14:15,621 --> 00:14:17,223 Lonely? 407 00:14:17,289 --> 00:14:18,000 I can hear everything 408 00:14:18,000 --> 00:14:19,124 I can hear everything 409 00:14:19,191 --> 00:14:21,961 that everyone on this ship thinks 410 00:14:22,027 --> 00:14:24,000 and no one besides you seems to be missing my charming... 411 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:26,899 and no one besides you seems to be missing my charming... 412 00:14:26,966 --> 00:14:28,434 You want them to dislike you. 413 00:14:28,500 --> 00:14:29,468 Why? 414 00:14:29,535 --> 00:14:30,000 Because I'm not a nice man. 415 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:32,037 Because I'm not a nice man. 416 00:14:33,038 --> 00:14:35,107 Okay, okay. 417 00:14:36,642 --> 00:14:40,012 'Cause they scare me. 418 00:14:40,079 --> 00:14:41,614 There are too many minds. 419 00:14:41,680 --> 00:14:42,000 I can't shut them out. 420 00:14:42,000 --> 00:14:43,115 I can't shut them out. 421 00:14:43,182 --> 00:14:44,450 Never could learn. 422 00:14:44,516 --> 00:14:46,285 All their loves 423 00:14:46,352 --> 00:14:48,000 their hates, their fears 424 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:49,188 their hates, their fears 425 00:14:49,255 --> 00:14:51,023 their needs... 426 00:14:51,090 --> 00:14:52,258 It's like a tide 427 00:14:52,324 --> 00:14:53,559 that never ebbs. 428 00:14:53,626 --> 00:14:54,000 I could drown. 429 00:14:54,000 --> 00:14:56,228 I could drown. 430 00:15:02,234 --> 00:15:04,670 I remember. 431 00:15:04,737 --> 00:15:06,000 You understood-- at least a little-- 432 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:08,374 You understood-- at least a little-- 433 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:10,542 how I felt. 434 00:15:14,046 --> 00:15:16,982 I see you finally found a place to fit in 435 00:15:17,049 --> 00:15:18,000 people to care about. 436 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:19,385 people to care about. 437 00:15:19,451 --> 00:15:21,453 And you're still looking. 438 00:15:26,191 --> 00:15:29,128 And then there's Ghorusda. 439 00:15:29,194 --> 00:15:30,000 I have enough doubt in my reliability 440 00:15:30,000 --> 00:15:32,064 I have enough doubt in my reliability 441 00:15:32,131 --> 00:15:35,968 without having to listen to Riker's and Picard's. 442 00:15:36,035 --> 00:15:37,536 What happened there? 443 00:15:37,603 --> 00:15:39,605 I thought everyone knew. 444 00:15:39,672 --> 00:15:41,373 No. 445 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:42,000 What happened toyou? 446 00:15:42,000 --> 00:15:43,275 What happened toyou? 447 00:15:47,179 --> 00:15:48,000 Maybe I got too involved with the Ghorusdans 448 00:15:48,000 --> 00:15:50,983 Maybe I got too involved with the Ghorusdans 449 00:15:51,050 --> 00:15:53,118 with their point of view. 450 00:15:53,185 --> 00:15:54,000 It happens to me. 451 00:15:54,000 --> 00:15:54,720 It happens to me. 452 00:15:54,787 --> 00:15:57,523 I wanted everyone to get along. 453 00:16:01,160 --> 00:16:05,064 I could have warned Darson more forcefully. 454 00:16:06,332 --> 00:16:08,701 So, after that, you ran away. 455 00:16:10,469 --> 00:16:12,000 The last I heard 456 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:12,171 The last I heard 457 00:16:12,237 --> 00:16:15,507 you were the only Federation delegate assigned to Chandra V. 458 00:16:15,574 --> 00:16:18,000 Oh, beautiful creatures, the Chandrans. 459 00:16:18,000 --> 00:16:20,279 Oh, beautiful creatures, the Chandrans. 460 00:16:20,346 --> 00:16:24,000 Their minds are glacial. 461 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:24,316 Their minds are glacial. 462 00:16:24,383 --> 00:16:27,086 They have a lovely three-day ritual 463 00:16:27,152 --> 00:16:28,454 for saying "hello." 464 00:16:28,520 --> 00:16:30,000 Peaceful, untroubled people. 465 00:16:30,000 --> 00:16:32,624 Peaceful, untroubled people. 466 00:16:32,691 --> 00:16:35,427 Unlike humanoids? 467 00:16:35,494 --> 00:16:36,000 Well... 468 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:37,229 Well... 469 00:16:37,296 --> 00:16:40,999 except for your friend, Data. 470 00:16:41,066 --> 00:16:42,000 I like him. 471 00:16:42,000 --> 00:16:43,168 I like him. 472 00:16:43,235 --> 00:16:45,204 He's... 473 00:16:45,270 --> 00:16:46,772 restful. 474 00:16:49,174 --> 00:16:52,611 I believe your impression of Data is probably unique. 475 00:16:52,678 --> 00:16:53,779 (chuckles) 476 00:16:53,846 --> 00:16:54,000 Yeah? 477 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:56,281 Yeah? 478 00:16:56,348 --> 00:17:00,000 Well, having to get to know someone, just once 479 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:01,420 Well, having to get to know someone, just once 480 00:17:01,487 --> 00:17:03,255 has its appeal. 481 00:17:03,322 --> 00:17:05,524 I mean, talking to them 482 00:17:05,591 --> 00:17:06,000 instead of getting it all at once, up here 483 00:17:06,000 --> 00:17:08,560 instead of getting it all at once, up here 484 00:17:08,627 --> 00:17:12,000 whether I want it or not. 485 00:17:12,000 --> 00:17:12,164 whether I want it or not. 486 00:17:12,231 --> 00:17:14,166 But you accepted this mission. 487 00:17:14,233 --> 00:17:16,568 You could have stayed on Chandra V. 488 00:17:16,635 --> 00:17:18,000 You willingly came aboard a ship 489 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:18,804 You willingly came aboard a ship 490 00:17:18,871 --> 00:17:20,806 with over a thousand people. 491 00:17:20,873 --> 00:17:22,474 How could I not? 492 00:17:22,541 --> 00:17:24,000 Think of it, Dee. 493 00:17:24,000 --> 00:17:24,109 Think of it, Dee. 494 00:17:24,176 --> 00:17:25,744 This intelligence that swims naked 495 00:17:25,811 --> 00:17:27,746 through space 496 00:17:27,813 --> 00:17:30,000 like a fish in the sea 497 00:17:30,000 --> 00:17:30,282 like a fish in the sea 498 00:17:30,349 --> 00:17:32,818 totally alien, mysterious 499 00:17:32,885 --> 00:17:35,621 not like us at all. 500 00:17:35,687 --> 00:17:36,000 Ancient... 501 00:17:36,000 --> 00:17:37,423 Ancient... 502 00:17:38,590 --> 00:17:41,427 and alone. 503 00:17:41,493 --> 00:17:42,000 So lonely... 504 00:17:42,000 --> 00:17:43,529 So lonely... 505 00:17:43,595 --> 00:17:46,098 for so long. 506 00:17:52,371 --> 00:17:54,000 How can you know that? 507 00:17:54,000 --> 00:17:54,573 How can you know that? 508 00:17:56,408 --> 00:17:58,410 Tam? 509 00:18:01,613 --> 00:18:04,249 You're in contact with it... 510 00:18:04,316 --> 00:18:06,000 with Tin Man, aren't you? 511 00:18:06,000 --> 00:18:07,119 with Tin Man, aren't you? 512 00:18:07,186 --> 00:18:09,188 No. 513 00:18:12,191 --> 00:18:14,293 Well... 514 00:18:14,359 --> 00:18:16,528 yes, a little 515 00:18:16,595 --> 00:18:18,000 but not quite on a conscious level. 516 00:18:18,000 --> 00:18:20,265 but not quite on a conscious level. 517 00:18:21,667 --> 00:18:23,869 We're light-years away. 518 00:18:23,936 --> 00:18:24,000 That's impossible, even for you. 519 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:27,239 That's impossible, even for you. 520 00:18:27,306 --> 00:18:29,141 Impossible for me. 521 00:18:29,208 --> 00:18:30,000 Maybe not impossible for Tin Man. 522 00:18:30,000 --> 00:18:33,245 Maybe not impossible for Tin Man. 523 00:18:43,455 --> 00:18:45,157 Status report, Number One? 524 00:18:45,224 --> 00:18:46,391 We've reached the outer regions 525 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:47,693 of the Beta Stromgren system. 526 00:18:47,759 --> 00:18:48,000 On course for orbital intercept 527 00:18:48,000 --> 00:18:49,261 On course for orbital intercept 528 00:18:49,328 --> 00:18:51,363 with the Tin Man; ETA 18 minutes. 529 00:18:51,430 --> 00:18:52,397 Grand. 530 00:18:52,464 --> 00:18:53,599 Not altogether. 531 00:18:53,665 --> 00:18:54,000 Astrophysics reports that the rate 532 00:18:54,000 --> 00:18:55,267 Astrophysics reports that the rate 533 00:18:55,334 --> 00:18:56,802 of the star's collapse has increased. 534 00:18:56,869 --> 00:18:58,537 It could go supernova in a few days. 535 00:18:58,604 --> 00:18:59,538 DATA: Captain, we're 536 00:18:59,605 --> 00:19:00,000 receiving 537 00:19:00,000 --> 00:19:00,439 receiving 538 00:19:00,506 --> 00:19:01,874 relay sensor data from the Vega probe 539 00:19:01,940 --> 00:19:03,842 including visuals. 540 00:19:03,909 --> 00:19:06,000 On screen. 541 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:06,345 On screen. 542 00:19:07,913 --> 00:19:10,215 Magnify. 543 00:19:13,919 --> 00:19:16,221 Remarkable. 544 00:19:17,256 --> 00:19:18,000 Computer, locate 545 00:19:18,000 --> 00:19:19,191 Computer, locate 546 00:19:19,258 --> 00:19:21,326 Tam Elbrun. 547 00:19:21,393 --> 00:19:24,000 COMPUTER: Tam Elbrun is in Turbolift One, en route to the Main Bridge. 548 00:19:24,000 --> 00:19:25,163 COMPUTER: Tam Elbrun is in Turbolift One, en route to the Main Bridge. 549 00:19:25,230 --> 00:19:26,732 Of course. 550 00:19:28,367 --> 00:19:30,000 WORF: Captain, our sensors are detecting 551 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:30,335 WORF: Captain, our sensors are detecting 552 00:19:30,402 --> 00:19:32,838 a subspace wave front of highly ionized particles 553 00:19:32,905 --> 00:19:35,173 preceding the object which is tracking us. 554 00:19:35,240 --> 00:19:36,000 Yellow Alert. 555 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:36,608 Yellow Alert. 556 00:19:36,675 --> 00:19:38,410 On screen. 557 00:19:55,460 --> 00:19:56,662 Romulan warbird closing. 558 00:19:56,728 --> 00:19:58,897 They are arming main disruptors, Captain. 559 00:19:58,964 --> 00:20:00,000 Go to Red Alert. Shields to maximum. 560 00:20:00,000 --> 00:20:00,499 Go to Red Alert. Shields to maximum. 561 00:20:00,566 --> 00:20:02,401 Arm photon torpedoes and stand by, Mr. Worf. 562 00:20:02,467 --> 00:20:03,669 Aye, sir. I thought you said 563 00:20:03,735 --> 00:20:05,470 the Enterprise was faster than this Romulan. 564 00:20:05,537 --> 00:20:06,000 In fact, we are, Commander, however... 565 00:20:06,000 --> 00:20:06,939 In fact, we are, Commander, however... 566 00:20:07,005 --> 00:20:07,940 Evasive, Mr. Crusher. 567 00:20:08,006 --> 00:20:09,174 Hailing frequencies. 568 00:20:09,241 --> 00:20:11,710 I guarantee that they don't want to talk to you, Captain. 569 00:20:22,888 --> 00:20:24,000 (alarm blaring) 570 00:20:24,000 --> 00:20:24,289 (alarm blaring) 571 00:20:24,356 --> 00:20:25,757 WORF: The Romulan has passed us. 572 00:20:25,824 --> 00:20:27,426 Damage report. 573 00:20:27,492 --> 00:20:28,961 Casualties reported. 574 00:20:29,027 --> 00:20:30,000 70% loss to the shields. 575 00:20:30,000 --> 00:20:30,562 70% loss to the shields. 576 00:20:30,629 --> 00:20:32,397 Their attack on us was incidental, Captain. 577 00:20:32,464 --> 00:20:34,499 Incidental? 578 00:20:34,566 --> 00:20:35,968 Yes, to delay us. 579 00:20:36,034 --> 00:20:37,836 DATA: Captain, it would appear 580 00:20:37,903 --> 00:20:39,504 the Romulans' intent is to contact 581 00:20:39,571 --> 00:20:40,839 Tin Man first, at any cost. 582 00:20:40,906 --> 00:20:42,000 According to my sensor readings 583 00:20:42,000 --> 00:20:42,507 According to my sensor readings 584 00:20:42,574 --> 00:20:43,675 the warbird has exceeded 585 00:20:43,742 --> 00:20:45,644 maximum engine output by 30%. 586 00:20:45,711 --> 00:20:47,713 They seem to have irreparable damage 587 00:20:47,779 --> 00:20:48,000 to their warp coils. 588 00:20:48,000 --> 00:20:48,847 to their warp coils. 589 00:20:48,914 --> 00:20:50,349 So, they kept up with us 590 00:20:50,415 --> 00:20:51,850 by sacrificing their ability 591 00:20:51,917 --> 00:20:53,452 to re-enter Romulan space. 592 00:20:53,518 --> 00:20:54,000 One-way trip. 593 00:20:54,000 --> 00:20:54,987 One-way trip. 594 00:20:55,053 --> 00:20:56,855 There is one more trailing us, Captain 595 00:20:56,922 --> 00:20:58,023 a day or two behind. 596 00:20:58,090 --> 00:21:00,000 Data's right-- this one's job 597 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:00,359 Data's right-- this one's job 598 00:21:00,425 --> 00:21:03,362 is to beat us to Tin Man at any cost. 599 00:21:03,428 --> 00:21:05,530 You... read all this 600 00:21:05,597 --> 00:21:06,000 telepathically? 601 00:21:06,000 --> 00:21:07,299 telepathically? 602 00:21:07,366 --> 00:21:09,701 In the mind of the Romulan Commander 603 00:21:09,768 --> 00:21:11,436 during the attack. 604 00:21:13,605 --> 00:21:15,874 Very well, Mr. Crusher, all stop. 605 00:21:15,941 --> 00:21:16,875 Aye, sir. 606 00:21:16,942 --> 00:21:18,000 Commander La Forge? 607 00:21:18,000 --> 00:21:18,477 Commander La Forge? 608 00:21:18,543 --> 00:21:19,711 La Forge here. 609 00:21:19,778 --> 00:21:22,014 Geordi, how long to full shield restoration? 610 00:21:22,080 --> 00:21:23,515 I'm working on it. 611 00:21:23,582 --> 00:21:24,000 Computer, reconfigure structural integrity power 612 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:26,585 Computer, reconfigure structural integrity power 613 00:21:26,652 --> 00:21:28,320 to feed inner deflector grid. 614 00:21:28,387 --> 00:21:30,000 COMPUTER: Unable to comply. 615 00:21:30,000 --> 00:21:30,022 COMPUTER: Unable to comply. 616 00:21:30,088 --> 00:21:31,890 Requested reroute would compromise 617 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:33,458 operational safety limits. 618 00:21:33,525 --> 00:21:35,027 To hell with the limits. Override. 619 00:21:35,093 --> 00:21:36,000 Authorization: La Forge, Theta 2997. 620 00:21:36,000 --> 00:21:38,730 Authorization: La Forge, Theta 2997. 621 00:21:38,797 --> 00:21:41,400 Rerouting structural integrity power supply. 622 00:21:41,466 --> 00:21:42,000 Russell, watch the lateral grid balance. 623 00:21:42,000 --> 00:21:45,337 Russell, watch the lateral grid balance. 624 00:21:45,404 --> 00:21:47,039 No, no, no, that's too much. 625 00:21:47,105 --> 00:21:48,000 We'll have to do it manually. 626 00:21:48,000 --> 00:21:49,041 We'll have to do it manually. 627 00:21:49,107 --> 00:21:50,308 La Forge to Bridge. 628 00:21:50,375 --> 00:21:51,576 PICARD: Go ahead. 629 00:21:51,643 --> 00:21:53,412 Captain, I'm trying to feed the inner grid 630 00:21:53,478 --> 00:21:54,000 by stealing some power from the structural integrity field. 631 00:21:54,000 --> 00:21:55,747 by stealing some power from the structural integrity field. 632 00:21:55,814 --> 00:21:58,583 You should have partial shielding in about 30 minutes. 633 00:21:58,650 --> 00:22:00,000 You have ten. Picard out. 634 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,352 You have ten. Picard out. 635 00:22:00,419 --> 00:22:02,354 (sighs) 636 00:22:04,022 --> 00:22:06,000 If the Romulans wish the honor of first contact... 637 00:22:06,000 --> 00:22:07,059 If the Romulans wish the honor of first contact... 638 00:22:07,125 --> 00:22:08,827 let them have it. 639 00:22:08,894 --> 00:22:10,495 You're out of your mind, Picard. 640 00:22:10,562 --> 00:22:12,000 What if the Romulans find a way to persuade Tin Man... 641 00:22:12,000 --> 00:22:12,931 What if the Romulans find a way to persuade Tin Man... 642 00:22:12,998 --> 00:22:14,833 I think the chance of that is remote. 643 00:22:14,900 --> 00:22:17,069 And if you will be still, Mr. Elbrun 644 00:22:17,135 --> 00:22:18,000 you may learn... 645 00:22:18,000 --> 00:22:18,070 you may learn... 646 00:22:18,136 --> 00:22:20,072 What? That being first 647 00:22:20,138 --> 00:22:22,874 at any cost is not always the point. 648 00:22:22,941 --> 00:22:24,000 Mr. Data, while we await repairs 649 00:22:24,000 --> 00:22:24,943 Mr. Data, while we await repairs 650 00:22:25,010 --> 00:22:27,345 I want Life Sciences and Engineering 651 00:22:27,412 --> 00:22:30,000 to continue collecting information on the alien. 652 00:22:30,000 --> 00:22:30,449 to continue collecting information on the alien. 653 00:22:30,515 --> 00:22:33,785 And query the Vega IX probe, long-range sensors. 654 00:22:33,852 --> 00:22:35,921 Aye, sir. 655 00:22:54,573 --> 00:22:56,508 You do a lot of your work here? 656 00:22:56,575 --> 00:22:57,642 Yes. 657 00:22:57,709 --> 00:22:59,778 I have configured these instruments 658 00:22:59,845 --> 00:23:00,000 to display information 659 00:23:00,000 --> 00:23:01,146 to display information 660 00:23:01,213 --> 00:23:03,381 with greater speed and efficiency 661 00:23:03,448 --> 00:23:05,417 than stations used by the others. 662 00:23:05,484 --> 00:23:06,000 Nice. 663 00:23:06,000 --> 00:23:07,486 Nice. 664 00:23:12,758 --> 00:23:14,693 A little Spartan. 665 00:23:14,760 --> 00:23:16,862 Spartan? 666 00:23:16,928 --> 00:23:18,000 Lots of work space. 667 00:23:18,000 --> 00:23:18,730 Lots of work space. 668 00:23:18,797 --> 00:23:20,866 Not much room to live. 669 00:23:20,932 --> 00:23:23,401 I don't guess you sleep. 670 00:23:23,468 --> 00:23:24,000 I have tried it from time to time 671 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:25,570 I have tried it from time to time 672 00:23:25,637 --> 00:23:26,972 but you are correct. 673 00:23:27,038 --> 00:23:28,573 I do not require rest. 674 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:30,000 But you paint. 675 00:23:30,000 --> 00:23:30,942 But you paint. 676 00:23:38,950 --> 00:23:42,000 The creature's anatomy appears most peculiar. 677 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:42,521 The creature's anatomy appears most peculiar. 678 00:23:45,257 --> 00:23:47,893 In what way? 679 00:23:47,959 --> 00:23:48,000 It is, indeed, laid out as a vessel 680 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:49,494 It is, indeed, laid out as a vessel 681 00:23:49,561 --> 00:23:51,696 with what appear to be chambers and corridors. 682 00:23:51,763 --> 00:23:54,000 An internal environment suitable 683 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:54,432 An internal environment suitable 684 00:23:54,499 --> 00:23:58,570 for carbon-based life-forms is being maintained. 685 00:23:58,637 --> 00:24:00,000 Yet there is no evidence of a crew aboard. 686 00:24:00,000 --> 00:24:01,873 Yet there is no evidence of a crew aboard. 687 00:24:01,940 --> 00:24:03,842 Tin Man is a living being 688 00:24:03,909 --> 00:24:06,000 which has been bred-- or has adapted itself-- 689 00:24:06,000 --> 00:24:06,912 which has been bred-- or has adapted itself-- 690 00:24:06,978 --> 00:24:09,147 to serve a purpose. 691 00:24:09,214 --> 00:24:12,000 I find that interesting. 692 00:24:12,000 --> 00:24:12,017 I find that interesting. 693 00:24:12,083 --> 00:24:14,019 Why? 694 00:24:14,085 --> 00:24:17,022 Must living beings have a purpose? 695 00:24:17,088 --> 00:24:18,000 Or do we exist for no reason but to exist? 696 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:22,494 Or do we exist for no reason but to exist? 697 00:24:22,561 --> 00:24:24,000 I do not believe I am qualified to express an opinion. 698 00:24:24,000 --> 00:24:25,197 I do not believe I am qualified to express an opinion. 699 00:24:25,263 --> 00:24:28,500 Oh, Data, you're uniquely qualified. 700 00:24:28,567 --> 00:24:30,000 You think a great deal about humanity 701 00:24:30,000 --> 00:24:30,502 You think a great deal about humanity 702 00:24:30,569 --> 00:24:33,638 and you're an honest researcher. 703 00:24:33,705 --> 00:24:36,000 You don't treat anything as trivial or irrelevant. 704 00:24:36,000 --> 00:24:36,241 You don't treat anything as trivial or irrelevant. 705 00:24:36,308 --> 00:24:37,843 You want to try it all. 706 00:24:37,909 --> 00:24:39,678 You said in the transporter room 707 00:24:39,744 --> 00:24:41,479 that you could not read my mind. 708 00:24:41,546 --> 00:24:42,000 True enough. 709 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:42,747 True enough. 710 00:24:42,814 --> 00:24:46,852 But I think I understand you pretty well. 711 00:24:46,918 --> 00:24:48,000 It worries you that I can't read your mind? 712 00:24:48,000 --> 00:24:49,554 It worries you that I can't read your mind? 713 00:24:51,556 --> 00:24:53,625 Perhaps there is nothing to read. 714 00:24:53,692 --> 00:24:54,000 Nothing more than mechanisms and algorithmic responses. 715 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:56,828 Nothing more than mechanisms and algorithmic responses. 716 00:24:56,895 --> 00:24:58,129 Perhaps... 717 00:24:58,196 --> 00:25:00,000 you're just different. 718 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:00,866 you're just different. 719 00:25:00,932 --> 00:25:03,702 It's not a sin, you know. 720 00:25:03,768 --> 00:25:06,000 Though you may have heard otherwise. 721 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:07,272 Though you may have heard otherwise. 722 00:25:13,912 --> 00:25:15,647 Captain, the Romulan ship 723 00:25:15,714 --> 00:25:17,048 is hailing the alien 724 00:25:17,115 --> 00:25:18,000 using their equivalent of linguacode. 725 00:25:18,000 --> 00:25:19,551 using their equivalent of linguacode. 726 00:25:19,618 --> 00:25:21,553 Response? Nothing so far, Commander. 727 00:25:21,620 --> 00:25:23,021 TAM: Why should it answer? 728 00:25:23,088 --> 00:25:24,000 What could it possibly have in common with them? 729 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,023 What could it possibly have in common with them? 730 00:25:25,090 --> 00:25:27,158 But you're so sure it'll talk to you? 731 00:25:27,225 --> 00:25:30,000 Captain, the Romulans are arming all disruptors. 732 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:30,262 Captain, the Romulans are arming all disruptors. 733 00:25:30,328 --> 00:25:31,997 Yellow Alert. Prepare for evasive action 734 00:25:32,063 --> 00:25:33,865 at the first change in the Romulans' course. 735 00:25:33,932 --> 00:25:36,000 With our shields in this position, we can't risk... 736 00:25:36,000 --> 00:25:36,134 With our shields in this position, we can't risk... 737 00:25:36,201 --> 00:25:37,602 No,no 738 00:25:37,669 --> 00:25:39,638 We're not the target. 739 00:25:39,704 --> 00:25:41,006 It's Tin Man. 740 00:25:41,072 --> 00:25:42,000 What do you mean? 741 00:25:42,000 --> 00:25:43,141 What do you mean? 742 00:25:43,208 --> 00:25:44,876 Do they intend to destroy it? 743 00:25:44,943 --> 00:25:46,111 Those are their orders 744 00:25:46,177 --> 00:25:48,000 if they can't secure the alien. 745 00:25:48,000 --> 00:25:48,013 if they can't secure the alien. 746 00:25:48,079 --> 00:25:51,116 Increase speed to intercept the Romulan vessel. 747 00:25:51,182 --> 00:25:52,684 Their lead is too great, sir. 748 00:25:52,751 --> 00:25:54,000 Hail them. We cannot allow them to destroy this... 749 00:25:54,000 --> 00:25:54,753 Hail them. We cannot allow them to destroy this... 750 00:25:54,819 --> 00:25:57,022 They won't listen to you! 751 00:25:58,757 --> 00:25:59,758 Danger. 752 00:25:59,824 --> 00:26:00,000 Gomtuu... 753 00:26:00,000 --> 00:26:02,193 Gomtuu... 754 00:26:02,260 --> 00:26:05,597 do not allow. 755 00:26:23,348 --> 00:26:24,000 (siren blares) 756 00:26:24,000 --> 00:26:26,051 (siren blares) 757 00:26:26,117 --> 00:26:27,619 Damage report! 758 00:26:27,686 --> 00:26:29,754 WORF: Nothing available yet, sir. 759 00:26:29,821 --> 00:26:30,000 We have partial failure of the main computer. 760 00:26:30,000 --> 00:26:32,657 We have partial failure of the main computer. 761 00:26:35,894 --> 00:26:36,000 It seems you woke your Tin Man. 762 00:26:36,000 --> 00:26:39,764 It seems you woke your Tin Man. 763 00:26:39,831 --> 00:26:42,000 (blaring continues) 764 00:26:42,000 --> 00:26:43,068 (blaring continues) 765 00:26:50,875 --> 00:26:52,711 We've got impulse power, but I've got to take 766 00:26:52,777 --> 00:26:54,000 the warp engines off-line while we recalibrate 767 00:26:54,000 --> 00:26:54,679 the warp engines off-line while we recalibrate 768 00:26:54,746 --> 00:26:56,881 the intermix regulators. How long? 769 00:26:56,948 --> 00:26:58,717 For everything, or just for the warp engines? 770 00:26:58,783 --> 00:26:59,718 All of it. 771 00:26:59,784 --> 00:27:00,000 Commander, we're looking 772 00:27:00,000 --> 00:27:00,885 Commander, we're looking 773 00:27:00,952 --> 00:27:02,087 at 20 hours work here, double shifts. 774 00:27:02,153 --> 00:27:04,689 We don't know that we have 20 hours. 775 00:27:04,756 --> 00:27:06,000 That star could explode at any moment. 776 00:27:06,000 --> 00:27:07,258 That star could explode at any moment. 777 00:27:07,325 --> 00:27:08,393 I know. 778 00:27:08,460 --> 00:27:10,628 Okay, first thing we need to do is 779 00:27:10,695 --> 00:27:12,000 get the main computer working, right? 780 00:27:12,000 --> 00:27:12,263 get the main computer working, right? 781 00:27:12,330 --> 00:27:13,798 No, fix the shields first. 782 00:27:13,865 --> 00:27:15,734 Commander, whatever Tin Man hit us with 783 00:27:15,800 --> 00:27:17,902 it fried circuits I thought were un-fryable. 784 00:27:17,969 --> 00:27:18,000 I'm not worried about Tin Man. 785 00:27:18,000 --> 00:27:19,170 I'm not worried about Tin Man. 786 00:27:19,237 --> 00:27:20,705 It's more Romulans showing up. 787 00:27:20,772 --> 00:27:23,108 Right. First priority, get the shields up. 788 00:27:23,174 --> 00:27:24,000 Only let's not have anymore surprises until I'm done, okay? 789 00:27:24,000 --> 00:27:26,811 Only let's not have anymore surprises until I'm done, okay? 790 00:27:26,878 --> 00:27:28,847 Don't ask me about surprises. 791 00:27:28,913 --> 00:27:30,000 Ask Tam Elbrun. 792 00:27:30,000 --> 00:27:31,049 Ask Tam Elbrun. 793 00:27:33,284 --> 00:27:36,000 Your brain activity suggests you're coming out 794 00:27:36,000 --> 00:27:36,254 Your brain activity suggests you're coming out 795 00:27:36,321 --> 00:27:38,723 of some sort of a fugue or seizure. 796 00:27:38,790 --> 00:27:40,992 Your blood pressure and glucose 797 00:27:41,059 --> 00:27:42,000 are indicative of general systemic stress. 798 00:27:42,000 --> 00:27:44,129 are indicative of general systemic stress. 799 00:27:44,195 --> 00:27:45,797 But I'm going to live? 800 00:27:45,864 --> 00:27:47,098 No doubt about it. 801 00:27:47,165 --> 00:27:48,000 Good. 802 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:48,333 Good. 803 00:27:48,400 --> 00:27:51,703 Because I want to know exactly what you did. 804 00:27:51,770 --> 00:27:52,637 I want to know how closely 805 00:27:52,704 --> 00:27:54,000 you're in communication with this alien 806 00:27:54,000 --> 00:27:54,439 you're in communication with this alien 807 00:27:54,506 --> 00:27:56,007 and what you've learned from it. 808 00:27:56,074 --> 00:27:57,075 And I want to know now! 809 00:27:57,142 --> 00:27:58,676 I-I-I... 810 00:27:58,743 --> 00:28:00,000 I just warned it, that's all. 811 00:28:00,000 --> 00:28:01,780 I just warned it, that's all. 812 00:28:01,846 --> 00:28:03,882 I've been in contact with it 813 00:28:03,948 --> 00:28:06,000 sensing impressions from it. 814 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:06,017 sensing impressions from it. 815 00:28:06,084 --> 00:28:08,420 It calls itself "Gomtuu." 816 00:28:08,486 --> 00:28:11,122 It's old, Captain. 817 00:28:11,189 --> 00:28:12,000 It's roamed the universe for many thousands of years. 818 00:28:12,000 --> 00:28:15,693 It's roamed the universe for many thousands of years. 819 00:28:15,760 --> 00:28:17,962 Where did it come from? How many...? 820 00:28:18,029 --> 00:28:19,197 Far away. 821 00:28:19,264 --> 00:28:21,766 Maybe beyond the galaxy. 822 00:28:21,833 --> 00:28:24,000 Once there were millions of them. 823 00:28:24,000 --> 00:28:25,437 Once there were millions of them. 824 00:28:25,503 --> 00:28:27,439 Once? 825 00:28:27,505 --> 00:28:30,000 It hasn't seen another of its kind 826 00:28:30,000 --> 00:28:31,242 It hasn't seen another of its kind 827 00:28:31,309 --> 00:28:32,944 for millennia. 828 00:28:33,011 --> 00:28:35,213 It's alone. 829 00:28:35,280 --> 00:28:36,000 It may be the last of its species. 830 00:28:36,000 --> 00:28:39,050 It may be the last of its species. 831 00:28:41,986 --> 00:28:42,000 Perhaps... 832 00:28:42,000 --> 00:28:43,221 Perhaps... 833 00:28:43,288 --> 00:28:46,391 we can help it in some way. 834 00:28:47,792 --> 00:28:48,000 Can you ask it 835 00:28:48,000 --> 00:28:49,828 Can you ask it 836 00:28:49,894 --> 00:28:53,298 to return with us to Federation space? 837 00:28:53,364 --> 00:28:54,000 At least persuade it 838 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:56,201 At least persuade it 839 00:28:56,267 --> 00:28:58,903 to leave the vicinity of Beta Stromgren 840 00:28:58,970 --> 00:29:00,000 before the star explodes? 841 00:29:00,000 --> 00:29:01,372 before the star explodes? 842 00:29:01,439 --> 00:29:05,310 Captain, Gomtuu knows the star will go nova soon. 843 00:29:05,376 --> 00:29:06,000 That's why it's here. 844 00:29:06,000 --> 00:29:07,212 That's why it's here. 845 00:29:07,278 --> 00:29:09,514 It wants to die. 846 00:29:10,915 --> 00:29:12,000 There was... 847 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:13,151 There was... 848 00:29:13,218 --> 00:29:17,155 an explosion in space. 849 00:29:18,590 --> 00:29:21,759 Radiation penetrating the outer layers. 850 00:29:21,826 --> 00:29:23,761 The crew... 851 00:29:23,828 --> 00:29:24,000 (gasping sigh 852 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:26,998 (gasping sigh 853 00:29:27,065 --> 00:29:28,833 The crew... 854 00:29:28,900 --> 00:29:30,000 died. 855 00:29:30,000 --> 00:29:30,869 died. 856 00:29:32,370 --> 00:29:35,907 Such loss... 857 00:29:35,974 --> 00:29:36,000 empty pain... 858 00:29:36,000 --> 00:29:38,309 empty pain... 859 00:29:38,376 --> 00:29:39,944 hollowness... 860 00:29:40,011 --> 00:29:42,000 Tam, stop this. 861 00:29:42,000 --> 00:29:42,013 Tam, stop this. 862 00:29:42,080 --> 00:29:45,950 You're losing yourself in this merging. 863 00:29:46,017 --> 00:29:48,000 I know, I know. 864 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:48,186 I know, I know. 865 00:29:51,422 --> 00:29:54,000 Tin Man hurts and wants to die. 866 00:29:54,000 --> 00:29:55,260 Tin Man hurts and wants to die. 867 00:29:55,326 --> 00:29:57,262 I can't do anymore from out here. 868 00:29:57,328 --> 00:29:59,497 If you want me to really reach Tin Man 869 00:29:59,564 --> 00:30:00,000 I have got to be in physical contact. 870 00:30:00,000 --> 00:30:02,167 I have got to be in physical contact. 871 00:30:02,233 --> 00:30:04,135 I have got to go aboard. 872 00:30:04,202 --> 00:30:05,303 No. 873 00:30:05,370 --> 00:30:06,000 That is absolutely out of the question. 874 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:07,505 That is absolutely out of the question. 875 00:30:07,572 --> 00:30:09,274 You don't trust me? 876 00:30:09,340 --> 00:30:12,000 No, Tam, I don't believe that I do. 877 00:30:12,000 --> 00:30:13,044 No, Tam, I don't believe that I do. 878 00:30:13,111 --> 00:30:15,880 Tam... 879 00:30:15,947 --> 00:30:18,000 when you reached out to the alien, to warn it 880 00:30:18,000 --> 00:30:20,051 when you reached out to the alien, to warn it 881 00:30:20,118 --> 00:30:22,820 did you give any thought to this vessel? 882 00:30:22,887 --> 00:30:24,000 To the danger-- however inadvertent-- 883 00:30:24,000 --> 00:30:25,390 To the danger-- however inadvertent-- 884 00:30:25,456 --> 00:30:29,027 that creature might pose to our crew? 885 00:30:29,093 --> 00:30:30,000 Or did you simply react out of instinct? 886 00:30:30,000 --> 00:30:31,329 Or did you simply react out of instinct? 887 00:30:31,396 --> 00:30:32,330 Captain... 888 00:30:32,397 --> 00:30:34,299 Deanna... 889 00:30:34,365 --> 00:30:36,000 he's right. 890 00:30:36,000 --> 00:30:36,834 he's right. 891 00:30:36,901 --> 00:30:37,902 I don't know. 892 00:30:37,969 --> 00:30:40,004 I don't know what might happen 893 00:30:40,071 --> 00:30:42,000 but, if you don't let me go, we fail our mission. 894 00:30:42,000 --> 00:30:43,841 but, if you don't let me go, we fail our mission. 895 00:30:43,908 --> 00:30:46,211 Besides, at this point 896 00:30:46,277 --> 00:30:48,000 you need all the help you can get-- 897 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:48,580 you need all the help you can get-- 898 00:30:48,646 --> 00:30:51,349 even Tin Man's. 899 00:30:57,255 --> 00:31:00,000 Russell, reactivate the sensor assemblies. 900 00:31:00,000 --> 00:31:01,059 Russell, reactivate the sensor assemblies. 901 00:31:01,125 --> 00:31:03,361 Okay, let's do 902 00:31:03,428 --> 00:31:06,000 a program reload, port array only. 903 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:06,264 a program reload, port array only. 904 00:31:08,166 --> 00:31:10,034 Good, that's good. 905 00:31:10,101 --> 00:31:12,000 Computer, run a level-two diagnostic. 906 00:31:12,000 --> 00:31:12,103 Computer, run a level-two diagnostic. 907 00:31:12,170 --> 00:31:14,339 COMPUTER: Port sensor array remains off-line. 908 00:31:14,405 --> 00:31:15,506 Damn! 909 00:31:15,573 --> 00:31:18,000 Riker to La Forge. How's it coming? 910 00:31:18,000 --> 00:31:18,409 Riker to La Forge. How's it coming? 911 00:31:18,476 --> 00:31:19,877 Not good. 912 00:31:19,944 --> 00:31:22,013 I think all the control processors are shot 913 00:31:22,080 --> 00:31:24,000 but maybe if I swap the chips from the secondary array 914 00:31:24,000 --> 00:31:24,549 but maybe if I swap the chips from the secondary array 915 00:31:24,616 --> 00:31:26,351 I can give you a minimum EM scan. 916 00:31:26,417 --> 00:31:28,620 Do it. 917 00:31:30,588 --> 00:31:32,357 Okay, Russell. 918 00:31:32,423 --> 00:31:36,000 We're going to try starting retrosensor element 32 only. 919 00:31:36,000 --> 00:31:36,361 We're going to try starting retrosensor element 32 only. 920 00:31:39,230 --> 00:31:40,898 You in? 921 00:31:40,965 --> 00:31:42,000 Go. 922 00:31:42,000 --> 00:31:42,967 Go. 923 00:31:45,103 --> 00:31:46,571 (whistles) 924 00:31:46,638 --> 00:31:48,000 Well, the good news is, we have partial long-range sensors. 925 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:50,341 Well, the good news is, we have partial long-range sensors. 926 00:31:50,408 --> 00:31:51,342 La Forge to Bridge. 927 00:31:51,409 --> 00:31:52,510 Riker here. 928 00:31:52,577 --> 00:31:53,911 I'm picking up another echo 929 00:31:53,978 --> 00:31:54,000 on the long-range sensor display. 930 00:31:54,000 --> 00:31:55,380 on the long-range sensor display. 931 00:31:55,446 --> 00:31:57,181 You reading that on your panel? 932 00:31:57,248 --> 00:31:58,950 Worf? 933 00:32:00,418 --> 00:32:02,120 One moment, Commander. 934 00:32:04,756 --> 00:32:06,000 Confirmed. 935 00:32:06,000 --> 00:32:06,257 Confirmed. 936 00:32:06,324 --> 00:32:07,592 Sir, the other Romulan ship 937 00:32:07,659 --> 00:32:08,793 on an intercept course. 938 00:32:08,860 --> 00:32:12,000 Geordi, are we going to have those shields anytime soon? 939 00:32:12,000 --> 00:32:12,230 Geordi, are we going to have those shields anytime soon? 940 00:32:12,297 --> 00:32:13,531 I'm doing the best I can. 941 00:32:13,598 --> 00:32:16,934 But shields won't help if that star explodes. 942 00:32:17,001 --> 00:32:18,000 Data, you seem to have developed 943 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:19,437 Data, you seem to have developed 944 00:32:19,504 --> 00:32:21,439 an affinity with Elbrun. 945 00:32:21,506 --> 00:32:24,000 Troi, you've known him for years. 946 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:24,208 Troi, you've known him for years. 947 00:32:24,275 --> 00:32:26,277 How far can he be trusted? 948 00:32:26,344 --> 00:32:28,513 Captain, the issue isn't one of trust 949 00:32:28,579 --> 00:32:30,000 in Tam's intentions, but in his judgment. 950 00:32:30,000 --> 00:32:31,182 in Tam's intentions, but in his judgment. 951 00:32:31,249 --> 00:32:34,452 I would trust him to do what he believes is right. 952 00:32:34,519 --> 00:32:36,000 Yes, of course, but his judgment... 953 00:32:36,000 --> 00:32:36,587 Yes, of course, but his judgment... 954 00:32:36,654 --> 00:32:37,989 Is precarious. 955 00:32:38,056 --> 00:32:40,958 The stress of exposure to so many minds 956 00:32:41,025 --> 00:32:42,000 on the ship is bad enough. 957 00:32:42,000 --> 00:32:42,960 on the ship is bad enough. 958 00:32:43,027 --> 00:32:46,264 Now he's strongly drawn to this creature. 959 00:32:46,331 --> 00:32:48,000 I'm afraid for him. 960 00:32:48,000 --> 00:32:48,132 I'm afraid for him. 961 00:32:48,199 --> 00:32:50,601 Afraid of what? 962 00:32:50,668 --> 00:32:53,604 I sense that the alien is somehow calling him. 963 00:32:53,671 --> 00:32:54,000 If we allow him to do as he insists-- 964 00:32:54,000 --> 00:32:57,475 If we allow him to do as he insists-- 965 00:32:57,542 --> 00:32:58,976 to beam over-- 966 00:32:59,043 --> 00:33:00,000 I believe that we will lose him to it. 967 00:33:00,000 --> 00:33:01,979 I believe that we will lose him to it. 968 00:33:02,046 --> 00:33:04,349 That he will lose himself. 969 00:33:04,415 --> 00:33:06,000 DATA: Captain, I agree 970 00:33:06,000 --> 00:33:06,351 DATA: Captain, I agree 971 00:33:06,417 --> 00:33:08,453 that Tam's motives are trustworthy 972 00:33:08,519 --> 00:33:10,321 and I do not believe it is possible 973 00:33:10,388 --> 00:33:11,622 that he will act against us 974 00:33:11,689 --> 00:33:12,000 or will cause Tin Man to act against us 975 00:33:12,000 --> 00:33:13,725 or will cause Tin Man to act against us 976 00:33:13,791 --> 00:33:15,259 out of malice. 977 00:33:15,326 --> 00:33:17,462 Captain, if Tam breaks down over there 978 00:33:17,528 --> 00:33:18,000 we'll be no closer to accomplishing our mission. 979 00:33:18,000 --> 00:33:21,132 we'll be no closer to accomplishing our mission. 980 00:33:21,199 --> 00:33:23,634 It would be a grave mistake. 981 00:33:23,701 --> 00:33:24,000 Thank you both. 982 00:33:24,000 --> 00:33:25,336 Thank you both. 983 00:33:28,239 --> 00:33:30,000 (door opens and closes) 984 00:33:30,000 --> 00:33:31,175 (door opens and closes) 985 00:33:32,577 --> 00:33:34,011 Data? 986 00:33:34,078 --> 00:33:35,713 I am puzzled, sir. 987 00:33:35,780 --> 00:33:36,000 We have come this far. 988 00:33:36,000 --> 00:33:37,715 We have come this far. 989 00:33:37,782 --> 00:33:41,152 Are you not going to allow Tam to fulfill his mission? 990 00:33:41,219 --> 00:33:42,000 Tam Elbrun warned Tin Man 991 00:33:42,000 --> 00:33:43,488 Tam Elbrun warned Tin Man 992 00:33:43,554 --> 00:33:47,725 and the first thing it did was to destroy a space vessel. 993 00:33:47,792 --> 00:33:48,000 I believe I understand, sir. 994 00:33:48,000 --> 00:33:50,361 I believe I understand, sir. 995 00:33:50,428 --> 00:33:54,000 If you feel the risk is too great to send Tam Elbrun alone 996 00:33:54,000 --> 00:33:54,632 If you feel the risk is too great to send Tam Elbrun alone 997 00:33:54,699 --> 00:33:56,801 then send me with him. 998 00:33:58,269 --> 00:33:59,704 Counselor Troi understands 999 00:33:59,771 --> 00:34:00,000 him better. 1000 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:01,105 him better. 1001 00:34:01,172 --> 00:34:04,208 But he is more comfortable with me, sir. 1002 00:34:04,275 --> 00:34:06,000 It is humanity he is fleeing. 1003 00:34:06,000 --> 00:34:06,711 It is humanity he is fleeing. 1004 00:34:06,778 --> 00:34:09,180 Sir, I could serve as an intermediary-- 1005 00:34:09,247 --> 00:34:11,249 a bridge back 1006 00:34:11,315 --> 00:34:12,000 a reminder of his obligation, both to us and to Tin Man. 1007 00:34:12,000 --> 00:34:16,387 a reminder of his obligation, both to us and to Tin Man. 1008 00:34:26,597 --> 00:34:28,533 Captain, the Romulan 1009 00:34:28,599 --> 00:34:29,834 has uncloaked. 1010 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:30,000 Status, Number One? 1011 00:34:30,000 --> 00:34:31,102 Status, Number One? 1012 00:34:31,169 --> 00:34:32,437 Shields are at 40%. 1013 00:34:32,503 --> 00:34:34,071 We can maneuver on impulse. 1014 00:34:34,138 --> 00:34:36,000 WORF: Phasers available on manual, sir. 1015 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:36,407 WORF: Phasers available on manual, sir. 1016 00:34:36,474 --> 00:34:38,443 Computer target lock not functioning. 1017 00:34:38,509 --> 00:34:40,311 Well... 1018 00:34:40,378 --> 00:34:42,000 let's hope they're in a mood to talk. 1019 00:34:42,000 --> 00:34:42,747 let's hope they're in a mood to talk. 1020 00:34:42,814 --> 00:34:44,315 Hailing frequency. 1021 00:34:44,382 --> 00:34:45,349 Open. 1022 00:34:45,416 --> 00:34:46,784 Romulan vessel? 1023 00:34:46,851 --> 00:34:48,000 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USSEnterprise. 1024 00:34:48,000 --> 00:34:52,089 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USSEnterprise. 1025 00:34:52,156 --> 00:34:54,000 Enterprise,your presence here is a violation of Romulan space. 1026 00:34:54,000 --> 00:34:56,828 Enterprise,your presence here is a violation of Romulan space. 1027 00:34:56,894 --> 00:34:59,430 You will leave immediately. 1028 00:34:59,497 --> 00:35:00,000 We are not familiar 1029 00:35:00,000 --> 00:35:02,467 We are not familiar 1030 00:35:02,533 --> 00:35:05,570 with the terms of your claim on this sector. 1031 00:35:05,636 --> 00:35:06,000 We are here engaged in scientific research. 1032 00:35:06,000 --> 00:35:08,573 We are here engaged in scientific research. 1033 00:35:08,639 --> 00:35:10,308 Do you wish to participate? 1034 00:35:10,374 --> 00:35:12,000 We have monitored the destruction of our sister ship 1035 00:35:12,000 --> 00:35:13,478 We have monitored the destruction of our sister ship 1036 00:35:13,544 --> 00:35:15,213 by the star creature. 1037 00:35:15,279 --> 00:35:17,215 We claim right of vengeance. 1038 00:35:17,281 --> 00:35:18,000 We will destroy the alien. 1039 00:35:18,000 --> 00:35:19,784 We will destroy the alien. 1040 00:35:19,851 --> 00:35:23,521 If you interfere, we will destroy you, as well. 1041 00:35:36,400 --> 00:35:37,735 Captain's Log, supplemental. 1042 00:35:37,802 --> 00:35:40,738 A confrontation between the Romulan warbird 1043 00:35:40,805 --> 00:35:42,000 and Tin Man is imminent. 1044 00:35:42,000 --> 00:35:42,473 and Tin Man is imminent. 1045 00:35:42,540 --> 00:35:44,742 I have no alternative but to rely 1046 00:35:44,809 --> 00:35:47,712 on the telepathic abilities of Tam Elbrun. 1047 00:35:47,778 --> 00:35:48,000 Picard to Tam Elbrun. 1048 00:35:48,000 --> 00:35:48,746 Picard to Tam Elbrun. 1049 00:35:48,813 --> 00:35:50,214 Captain? 1050 00:35:50,281 --> 00:35:52,183 Report to Transporter Room Six immediately. 1051 00:35:52,250 --> 00:35:53,417 Captain, I don't... 1052 00:35:53,484 --> 00:35:54,000 Commander Data will meet you there. 1053 00:35:54,000 --> 00:35:55,353 Commander Data will meet you there. 1054 00:35:55,419 --> 00:35:56,854 Yes, Captain. 1055 00:35:56,921 --> 00:35:59,190 Counselor, we no longer have a choice. 1056 00:36:02,727 --> 00:36:05,730 (deep, whale-like sounds) 1057 00:36:16,274 --> 00:36:18,000 (tricorder beeping rapidly) 1058 00:36:18,000 --> 00:36:18,342 (tricorder beeping rapidly) 1059 00:36:25,716 --> 00:36:27,685 No, no! 1060 00:36:27,752 --> 00:36:29,654 Too much! Too much! 1061 00:36:29,720 --> 00:36:30,000 Tam? 1062 00:36:30,000 --> 00:36:30,655 Tam? 1063 00:36:30,721 --> 00:36:31,923 I can't. 1064 00:36:31,989 --> 00:36:33,891 Data toEnterprise. Enterprise,come in. 1065 00:36:33,958 --> 00:36:35,860 No, no, don't. If it is harming you 1066 00:36:35,927 --> 00:36:36,000 we must return. Enterprise,respond. 1067 00:36:36,000 --> 00:36:37,795 we must return. Enterprise,respond. 1068 00:36:37,862 --> 00:36:39,864 No, it's all right. It's all right now. 1069 00:36:39,931 --> 00:36:40,865 It's all right. 1070 00:36:40,932 --> 00:36:42,000 (panting) 1071 00:36:42,000 --> 00:36:42,600 (panting) 1072 00:36:42,667 --> 00:36:46,270 Gomtuu is trying to communicate a lifetime of experiences to me 1073 00:36:46,337 --> 00:36:47,972 in a few seconds... 1074 00:36:48,039 --> 00:36:50,875 but I'm all right now. 1075 00:36:50,942 --> 00:36:52,877 (sighing) 1076 00:36:52,944 --> 00:36:53,878 O'Brien to Bridge. 1077 00:36:53,945 --> 00:36:54,000 PICARD: Go ahead, Chief. 1078 00:36:54,000 --> 00:36:55,379 PICARD: Go ahead, Chief. 1079 00:36:55,446 --> 00:36:57,782 I've lost the transporter lock on them. 1080 00:36:57,848 --> 00:37:00,000 Some kind of force field went up. 1081 00:37:00,000 --> 00:37:00,484 Some kind of force field went up. 1082 00:37:00,551 --> 00:37:01,953 Confirmed. 1083 00:37:02,019 --> 00:37:03,721 The alien has thrown up a shield. 1084 00:37:03,788 --> 00:37:05,389 It is blocking all our sensors. 1085 00:37:05,456 --> 00:37:06,000 (high-pitched humming) 1086 00:37:06,000 --> 00:37:07,391 (high-pitched humming) 1087 00:37:07,458 --> 00:37:08,893 Captain? 1088 00:37:08,960 --> 00:37:10,895 The Romulans' weapons systems 1089 00:37:10,962 --> 00:37:12,000 are now at full power. 1090 00:37:12,000 --> 00:37:12,964 are now at full power. 1091 00:37:15,666 --> 00:37:17,501 PICARD: Follow them in, Mr. Crusher. 1092 00:37:17,568 --> 00:37:18,000 Red Alert. 1093 00:37:18,000 --> 00:37:18,703 Red Alert. 1094 00:37:18,769 --> 00:37:20,404 Mr. Worf, arm photon torpedoes. 1095 00:37:20,471 --> 00:37:21,973 (alarm blares) Aye, sir. 1096 00:37:42,493 --> 00:37:45,529 (deep, whale-like sounds) 1097 00:37:45,596 --> 00:37:47,865 Yes. 1098 00:37:51,535 --> 00:37:53,337 (squishing) 1099 00:37:54,905 --> 00:37:57,341 (dull thud) 1100 00:38:00,411 --> 00:38:04,448 There is a large chamber 20 meters ahead. 1101 00:38:04,515 --> 00:38:05,783 I know. 1102 00:38:07,685 --> 00:38:09,654 I know everything now. 1103 00:38:09,720 --> 00:38:11,689 Come on. 1104 00:38:34,879 --> 00:38:36,000 (whale-like sounds continue) 1105 00:38:36,000 --> 00:38:37,948 (whale-like sounds continue) 1106 00:38:52,430 --> 00:38:54,000 Intriguing. 1107 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:54,665 Intriguing. 1108 00:38:58,936 --> 00:39:00,000 This is the control center 1109 00:39:00,000 --> 00:39:01,372 This is the control center 1110 00:39:01,439 --> 00:39:05,042 where Gomtuu's crew guided their journeys. 1111 00:39:05,109 --> 00:39:06,000 The ship and the crew existed symbiotically. 1112 00:39:06,000 --> 00:39:09,013 The ship and the crew existed symbiotically. 1113 00:39:09,080 --> 00:39:11,382 They needed one another. 1114 00:39:11,449 --> 00:39:12,000 When Gomtuu had no one left to care for 1115 00:39:12,000 --> 00:39:13,851 When Gomtuu had no one left to care for 1116 00:39:13,918 --> 00:39:16,420 it no longer had a reason to exist. 1117 00:39:18,489 --> 00:39:20,524 Is that the purpose of existence? 1118 00:39:20,591 --> 00:39:22,693 To care for someone? 1119 00:39:22,760 --> 00:39:24,000 It is for me. 1120 00:39:24,000 --> 00:39:24,862 It is for me. 1121 00:39:26,731 --> 00:39:29,033 Deanna was right. 1122 00:39:29,100 --> 00:39:30,000 I'll lose myself here. 1123 00:39:30,000 --> 00:39:31,836 I'll lose myself here. 1124 00:39:31,902 --> 00:39:36,000 (whale-like sounds get louder) 1125 00:39:36,000 --> 00:39:36,640 (whale-like sounds get louder) 1126 00:39:38,542 --> 00:39:40,878 (gurgling) 1127 00:39:49,520 --> 00:39:51,722 I must remind you that our objective 1128 00:39:51,789 --> 00:39:53,891 is to bring Tin Man out of danger 1129 00:39:53,958 --> 00:39:54,000 and report our findings to Starfleet. 1130 00:39:54,000 --> 00:39:57,995 and report our findings to Starfleet. 1131 00:39:58,062 --> 00:40:00,000 I'm not going back, Data. 1132 00:40:00,000 --> 00:40:00,131 I'm not going back, Data. 1133 00:40:00,197 --> 00:40:02,399 I'm staying here. 1134 00:40:05,536 --> 00:40:06,000 WORF: Sir, the Romulans are hailing us. 1135 00:40:06,000 --> 00:40:08,038 WORF: Sir, the Romulans are hailing us. 1136 00:40:08,105 --> 00:40:11,075 Captain Picard, if you interfere with us 1137 00:40:11,142 --> 00:40:12,000 we will fire upon you, as well. 1138 00:40:12,000 --> 00:40:13,177 we will fire upon you, as well. 1139 00:40:13,244 --> 00:40:16,847 Commander, we are prepared to defend the life of the alien. 1140 00:40:16,914 --> 00:40:18,000 Screen off. Shields up. 1141 00:40:18,000 --> 00:40:19,617 Screen off. Shields up. 1142 00:40:19,683 --> 00:40:22,119 Power levels aboard the alien are increasing, sir. 1143 00:40:22,186 --> 00:40:23,921 Captain, the diameter of the star 1144 00:40:23,988 --> 00:40:24,000 has been decreased by 100,000 kilometers. 1145 00:40:24,000 --> 00:40:26,056 has been decreased by 100,000 kilometers. 1146 00:40:26,123 --> 00:40:28,993 It's beginning. 1147 00:40:34,265 --> 00:40:36,000 (low rumbling) 1148 00:40:36,000 --> 00:40:36,967 (low rumbling) 1149 00:40:43,107 --> 00:40:44,575 Explain to them. 1150 00:40:44,642 --> 00:40:46,477 Make them understand. 1151 00:40:46,544 --> 00:40:47,711 But our mission... 1152 00:40:47,778 --> 00:40:48,000 Is to save Tin Man, and I will. 1153 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:49,880 Is to save Tin Man, and I will. 1154 00:40:49,947 --> 00:40:52,483 But he's going to save me, as well. 1155 00:40:52,550 --> 00:40:54,000 All my life, I have waited for this-- 1156 00:40:54,000 --> 00:40:56,620 All my life, I have waited for this-- 1157 00:40:56,687 --> 00:40:58,122 a chance to find peace. 1158 00:40:58,189 --> 00:41:00,000 Finally, all the voices 1159 00:41:00,000 --> 00:41:00,825 Finally, all the voices 1160 00:41:00,891 --> 00:41:03,527 are silent. 1161 00:41:03,594 --> 00:41:06,000 Only Tin Man speaks to me now. 1162 00:41:06,000 --> 00:41:08,532 Only Tin Man speaks to me now. 1163 00:41:08,599 --> 00:41:11,068 Don't you see, Data? 1164 00:41:11,135 --> 00:41:12,000 This is where I belong. 1165 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:14,138 This is where I belong. 1166 00:41:27,251 --> 00:41:29,553 That star's going to go any minute, sir. 1167 00:41:29,620 --> 00:41:30,000 The Romulans know that as well as we do 1168 00:41:30,000 --> 00:41:31,655 The Romulans know that as well as we do 1169 00:41:31,722 --> 00:41:33,490 Power levels aboard Tin Man 1170 00:41:33,557 --> 00:41:35,693 are increasing beyond our sensor range. 1171 00:41:56,747 --> 00:41:58,048 Conn, report. 1172 00:41:58,115 --> 00:42:00,000 Dead stop, Captain. 1173 00:42:00,000 --> 00:42:00,251 Dead stop, Captain. 1174 00:42:02,586 --> 00:42:04,889 Sir, we've been thrown clear of Beta Stromgren 1175 00:42:04,955 --> 00:42:06,000 a distance of 3.8 billion kilometers. 1176 00:42:06,000 --> 00:42:07,992 a distance of 3.8 billion kilometers. 1177 00:42:08,058 --> 00:42:09,994 WORF: There is no sign 1178 00:42:10,060 --> 00:42:12,000 of Tin Man or the Romulans, sir. 1179 00:42:12,000 --> 00:42:13,030 of Tin Man or the Romulans, sir. 1180 00:42:17,768 --> 00:42:18,000 Captain. On screen. 1181 00:42:18,000 --> 00:42:19,770 Captain. On screen. 1182 00:42:19,837 --> 00:42:21,772 (screen beeps) 1183 00:42:32,716 --> 00:42:35,886 Data... 1184 00:42:35,953 --> 00:42:36,000 DATA: Sir? 1185 00:42:36,000 --> 00:42:37,955 DATA: Sir? 1186 00:42:40,157 --> 00:42:42,000 Data, what happened over there? 1187 00:42:42,000 --> 00:42:42,059 Data, what happened over there? 1188 00:42:43,961 --> 00:42:46,664 Difficult to explain, sir. 1189 00:42:46,730 --> 00:42:48,000 Tam? 1190 00:42:48,000 --> 00:42:48,666 Tam? 1191 00:42:48,732 --> 00:42:51,936 I believe he found what he was looking for, Counselor. 1192 00:42:55,773 --> 00:42:57,241 Captain's Log, supplemental. 1193 00:42:57,308 --> 00:43:00,000 With all main systems at least temporarily restored 1194 00:43:00,000 --> 00:43:00,277 With all main systems at least temporarily restored 1195 00:43:00,344 --> 00:43:02,179 we are proceeding to Starbase 152 1196 00:43:02,246 --> 00:43:04,248 for inspection and additional repairs. 1197 00:43:04,315 --> 00:43:06,000 We have had no further encounter 1198 00:43:06,000 --> 00:43:06,050 We have had no further encounter 1199 00:43:06,116 --> 00:43:07,685 with the Romulans. 1200 00:43:07,751 --> 00:43:11,622 As for the whereabouts of Tin Man and Tam Elbrun 1201 00:43:11,689 --> 00:43:12,000 we can only speculate. 1202 00:43:12,000 --> 00:43:13,791 we can only speculate. 1203 00:43:13,857 --> 00:43:15,893 You sent for me? 1204 00:43:15,960 --> 00:43:18,000 Yes, Counselor. 1205 00:43:18,000 --> 00:43:18,095 Yes, Counselor. 1206 00:43:18,162 --> 00:43:19,964 It was Tam's final request 1207 00:43:20,030 --> 00:43:22,733 that I explain his decision to the crew. 1208 00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:24,000 But I believe it was his hope that you would understand. 1209 00:43:24,000 --> 00:43:26,704 But I believe it was his hope that you would understand. 1210 00:43:29,740 --> 00:43:30,000 What did happen? 1211 00:43:30,000 --> 00:43:32,176 What did happen? 1212 00:43:32,876 --> 00:43:36,000 I witnessed something... remarkable. 1213 00:43:36,000 --> 00:43:38,082 I witnessed something... remarkable. 1214 00:43:38,148 --> 00:43:41,285 Individually they were both so... 1215 00:43:41,352 --> 00:43:42,000 Wounded. 1216 00:43:42,000 --> 00:43:43,087 Wounded. 1217 00:43:43,153 --> 00:43:45,222 Isolated 1218 00:43:45,289 --> 00:43:46,290 Yes 1219 00:43:46,357 --> 00:43:48,000 But no longer. 1220 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:49,360 But no longer. 1221 00:43:49,426 --> 00:43:54,000 Through joining, they have been healed. 1222 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:55,165 Through joining, they have been healed. 1223 00:43:55,232 --> 00:43:58,369 Grief has been transmutted to joy. 1224 00:43:58,435 --> 00:44:00,000 Lonliness to belonging. 1225 00:44:00,000 --> 00:44:04,274 Lonliness to belonging. 1226 00:44:04,341 --> 00:44:06,000 Data, 1227 00:44:06,000 --> 00:44:07,011 Data, 1228 00:44:07,077 --> 00:44:10,014 You do understand. 1229 00:44:10,080 --> 00:44:12,000 Yes counselor. 1230 00:44:12,000 --> 00:44:12,783 Yes counselor. 1231 00:44:12,850 --> 00:44:15,719 When Two men returned me to the Enterprise 1232 00:44:15,786 --> 00:44:16,787 I realized this is where I belong.