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<i>RIKER:
First officer's log, stardate 41775.5.</i>

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<i>We are en route
to the ocean world of Pacifica.</i>

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<i>While our mission
is scientific in nature,</i>

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<i>we look forward to the warm,
blue waters</i>

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<i>and fine beaches that make
Pacifica a jewel of the galaxy.</i>

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So the guy staggers to his feet
and goes back to the girl, right?

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Well, she smiles, heh,
looks him straight in the eye and says:

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"Just try that in hyperspace."

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[LAUGHING]

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I see.

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So the difficulty in attaining
such complex positioning

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in zero-gravity environment,
coupled with the adverse effects

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it would have on the
psychological well-being

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of the average human male, is what
makes this anecdote so amusing.

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Yes, very humorous indeed.

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Hysterical, in fact.

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[FORCED LAUGHTER]

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[RIKER CHUCKLES]

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What is our ETA at Pacifica,
Mr. La Forge?

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Twenty-two hours, 14 minutes, sir.

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- Increase to warp 6.
LA FORGE: Aye, sir, full impulse.

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You think anyone would object
to our arriving ahead of schedule?

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I know I won't.

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I've been really looking forward
to a nice swim.

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DATA:
You are aware, counselor,

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that the holodeck can be programmed
to recreate an oceanic environment.

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Data, it's just not the same.

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Have you ever been
for a real moonlight swim?

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One can swim in moonlight?

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How about you, Mr. Worf?

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Swimming is too much like bathing.

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Commander Riker,
I'm receiving a Code 47.

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- Verify.
- It is Code 47, sir.

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Starfleet emergency frequency.

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Code 47. Captain's eyes only.

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<i>RIKER [OVER COM]:
Captain, I'm sorry to disturb you.</i>

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Yes, Number One, what is it?

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<i>An incoming message. Code 47, sir.</i>

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Pipe it through.

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<i>COMPUTER:
This is an emergency communiqué.</i>

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<i>It is not to be discussed
with fellow officers</i>

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<i>unless deemed
absolutely necessary.</i>

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<i>There will be no computer record
of said transmission.</i>

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Understood.

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<i>COMPUTER:
Proceed with voice print identification.</i>

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Picard, Jean-Luc.
Captain, USS Enterprise.

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<i>COMPUTER:
Voice print verified.</i>

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Walker.

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<i>Hello, Jean-Luc.
It's been a long time.</i>

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Too long, old friend.

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Why are you contacting me
on this frequency?

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<i>It was a difficult decision.
I felt it was worth the risk.</i>

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Risk?

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<i>KEEL:
It's about Starfleet.</i>

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<i>About something we've always
considered to be impossible.</i>

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I don't understand.

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<i>I can'! explain it now.
We need to talk, face to face.</i>

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You're using <i>a</i> Code 47.
I have to know what all this is about.

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<i>Not over subspace, no.</i>

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Oh, for God's sake, Walker,
this is a secure channel.

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<i>No.</i>

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<i>I want you to meet me on Dytallix B.</i>

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<i>- When?
- Immediately.</i>

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No, not possible.
We're expected at Pacifica.

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<i>KEEL:
That can wait.</i>

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<i>You owe me.</i>

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<i>And you owe it to yourself
to hear what I have to say.</i>

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<i>Something is beginning.</i>

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<i>Don't trust anyone.
Remember that, Jean-Luc.</i>

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<i>Don'! take anything for granted.</i>

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- Walker.
KEEL: Dytallix B.

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<i>We'll be waiting.</i>

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PICARD:
Space, the final frontier.

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<i>These are the voyages
of the starship Enterprise.</i>

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<i>Its continuing mission:
to explore strange new worlds,</i>

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<i>to seek out new life
and new civilizations,</i>

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<i>to boldly go where no one
has gone before.</i>

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Data, are you familiar with Dytallix B?

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Dytallix B is one
of seven uninhabited planets

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mined for the Federation
by the Dytallix Mining Company.

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It is in the nearby Mira system.

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Mr. La Forge, chart a course
for it immediately. Warp 7.

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And there will be no records or logs

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mentioning any aspect
of this diversion.

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Captain,
they're expecting us at Pacifica.

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Shouldn't we contact them
and let them know?

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Negative. Nothing goes out
without specific orders from me.

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Hopefully, the delay will be minimal.

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I have the readout on Dytallix B,
commander.

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RIKER:
What have you got?

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Dytallix B is the fifth of six planets
circling the red giant known as Mira.

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One side always faces the sun,

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where temperatures reach
up to 180 degrees.

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The mines line the temperate zone

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between the day and night sides,
but they are long deserted.

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Why the devil
are we going to this planet?

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Are there any miners
or indigenous life forms on the planet?

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I believe the answer
to both questions is "no," sir.

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In a manner of speaking,
it is nothing but a lifeless hunk of rock,

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a useless ball of mud,
a worthless chunk—

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Thank you, Data. I get the idea.

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Captain, we are approaching
Dytallix B.

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PICARD [OVER COM]: Very good,
Number One. I'm on my way.

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Captain, sensors are detecting

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three Federation starships
already in orbit around the planet.

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- Identify.
WORF: Two are frigates.

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The Renegade,
commanded by Tryla Scott,

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and the Thomas Paine,
Captain Rixx commanding.

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DATA: The third is just coming
into range now, sir.

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It is Ambassador-class heavy cruiser,
U. S.S. Horatio.

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Horatio?
Isn't that Walker Keel's ship?

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Attempts at communication
have been ignored by all three vessels.

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Make no further attempts, Mr. Worf.

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Any life form readings
on the surface, Data?

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Three, sir.

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All gathered inside what appears
to be the entrance to a mining tunnel.

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Very well.

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Relay those coordinates
to the Transporter Room.

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I'm beaming down.

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RIKER: Alone, captain?
- Alone, Number One.

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Thanks for coming.

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This is some greeting, old friend.

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Tell me, Jean-Luc.
Where did we first meet?

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Answer the question.

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Tau Ceti III.

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It was a bar.

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Quite an exotic one, as I remember.
What do I win?

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Do you recall the night you introduced
Jack Crusher to Beverly?

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You know full well
that I hadn't met Beverly then.

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You introduced them.

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My brother introduced them.

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You don't have a brother.
Two sisters, Anne and Melissa.

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What the hell is all this about?

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Apologies, captain.

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We had to be sure
you were really you.

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- Walker, what is going on?
- Captain Picard, meet Captain Rixx.

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I believe we've met.
The Altairian conference.

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And Captain Scott.

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Tryla Scott.

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It's said you made captain
faster than anyone in Starfleet history.

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Present company included.

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- Are you that good'?
- Yes, I am.

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Starfleet's finest.
Fancy meeting you here.

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We all came secretly, Picard,
to discuss the threat.

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- What threat?
- Have you noticed anything

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about Starfleet Command lately?
Anything unusual?

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No. But we've been on the outer rim
for a while.

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We haven't had much contact
with them.

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Some of us have seen
strange patterns emerging.

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Unusual orders.

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High-ranking officials
backing irrational proposals.

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Starbase 12 was completely evacuated
for two full days.

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No explanation given.

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SCOTT:
And what about the deaths?

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McKinney, Ryan Sipe,
Onna Karapleedeez.

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All dead?
SCOTT: A series of accidents.

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Or so they say.
It's hard to be certain of anything.

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Interfleet communications
are at a minimum.

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But something is happening.

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And we fully expect the Enterprise
to be targeted soon.

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- Targeted for what? By whom?
KEEL: We're not sure yet.

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Damn it, Jean-Luc, I tell you

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that some of Starfleet's
top command people are changing.

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This could affect the very core
of our organization.

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Officers I've known for years

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are bluffing their way
through talk of old times.

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That's their weakness.
A lack of memory.

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He doesn't believe us.

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He thinks we're crazy.

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You've given me nothing to believe in.

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Just a lot of vague talk about
strange patterns, irrational proposals.

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Who's behind this?
And to what purpose?

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How are people being changed?

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I can't say exactly,
but I think it's spread to my own ship.

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My first officer hasn't been the same
since we stopped off at Earth.

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Our medical officer
says he's perfectly normal,

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- but I don't think I trust him, either.
- Walker.

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We know
we don't have all the answers.

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All we ask
is that you keep your eyes open.

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That's sound advice at any time,
captain.

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Stay in touch with us covertly.

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This meeting never took place
as far as Starfleet is concerned.

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Please, I'm asking this
as a personal favor.

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I'm glad, Jean-Luc.
I'm glad you're still one of us.

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Tell Beverly I said hello.

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RIXX:
And watch your back, Picard.

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Friends, close friends,
are few and far between.

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Two of the oldest and closest are
Jack Crusher, may he rest in peace,

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and Walker Keel.

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Before various missions split us up,
we were virtually inseparable.

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I trust Keel completely.

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If he felt it necessary
to violate regulations,

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he must have had a very good reason.

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But you're putting your career at risk
for him.

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Friendship must dare to risk,
counselor, or ifs not friendship.

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They illicitly used the emergency
channel to draw you here.

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Then they ask you to keep secrets
from your superiors.

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Effectively,
to disobey Starfleet regulations.

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The people involved in this
are of the highest caliber.

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If I didn't believe in their loyalty,
I wouldn't have gone this far.

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Don't you think you should tell
the rest of the crew?

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No, I don't want to risk
implicating them.

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Not until I have solid evidence
that something really is wrong.

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- Take us out of orbit, Mr. La Forge.
LA FORGE: Aye, sir.

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Resume heading to Pacifica,
warp factor 8.

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Aye, sir, warp 8.

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At that speed,

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we should arrive nine-point-six-three
hours behind the original schedule, sir.

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Very good.
Data, I have an assignment for you.

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One specifically suited
to your talents.

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Computer,
this is Lieutenant Commander Data.

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Please access
all Starfleet Command orders

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to starships, starbases and colonies
for the last six months.

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COMPUTER:
Working.

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PICARD:
Doctor.

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I understand the Horatio
was seen in orbit around Dytallix.

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Did you see Walker?

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No.

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Oh, I would have loved
to have seen him.

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Wasn't possible, doctor.

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Captain, I'm picking up
an unusual disturbance

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in a nearby quadrant.

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00:16:31,574 --> 00:16:34,202
Confirmed, sir, Sector 63.

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Specify. What kind of disturbance?

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00:16:37,747 --> 00:16:39,715
Hard to say at this distance, sir.

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I guess the trip to Pacifica
will have to wait.

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PICARD:
Uh-huh.

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Let's investigate.

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Maintain speed.
Alter course accordingly.

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Aye, sir,
changing course to 351-mark-4.

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Approaching Sector 63, sir.

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Slow to impulse.

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00:17:10,613 --> 00:17:13,742
Aye, sir, going to impulse power now.

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Sensors beginning
to pick up small objects, sir.

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On-screen.

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Doesn't look natural.

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Agreed. Enlarge and identify.

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00:17:30,550 --> 00:17:34,271
It looks like debris.

239
00:17:34,804 --> 00:17:37,148
From a space vessel of some kind.

240
00:17:37,348 --> 00:17:40,101
It could be one of those ships
that was orbiting Dytallix.

241
00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:42,152
We are in close proximity
to that planet.

242
00:17:52,863 --> 00:17:54,536
Identifying marks, Mr. Worf?

243
00:17:55,074 --> 00:17:56,667
Nothing so far.

244
00:17:56,867 --> 00:17:59,666
Sensors not detecting any bodies
in the flotsam.

245
00:18:00,496 --> 00:18:02,419
But from the amount
of the wreckage...

246
00:18:05,459 --> 00:18:08,554
I'm sorry, sir.
It can only be the Horatio.

247
00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:13,851
From the looks of it,
she's been totally destroyed.

248
00:18:26,480 --> 00:18:30,860
<i>PICARD: Captain's personal log,
stardate 41776.1.</i>

249
00:18:31,068 --> 00:18:35,414
<i>The apparent death of Walker Keel
has had a powerful impact on me.</i>

250
00:18:35,615 --> 00:18:40,621
I new believe there maybe a cancer
growing within the ranks of Starfleet.

251
00:18:40,828 --> 00:18:43,331
<i>As a result,
I have alerted my executive officer</i>

252
00:18:43,539 --> 00:18:45,792
<i>to the suspicions voiced
by Keel and the others.</i>

253
00:18:46,000 --> 00:18:47,343
There's no proof of anything.

254
00:18:47,543 --> 00:18:49,966
The last time I saw Admiral Quinn,
he tried to warn me

255
00:18:50,171 --> 00:18:53,391
about a subversion
within the Federation.

256
00:18:53,716 --> 00:18:56,845
And Walker tried, and he's dead.

257
00:18:57,053 --> 00:18:58,851
Subversion?

258
00:18:59,055 --> 00:19:02,400
Personally, I don't believe
this conspiracy theory.

259
00:19:04,977 --> 00:19:06,194
DATA:
Startling.

260
00:19:06,979 --> 00:19:09,357
Quite extraordinary, in fact.

261
00:19:09,565 --> 00:19:12,489
<i>COMPUTER: Direction unclear.
Please repeat request.</i>

262
00:19:14,278 --> 00:19:17,623
That was not a request. I was simply—

263
00:19:18,824 --> 00:19:21,168
—talking to myself.

264
00:19:23,829 --> 00:19:25,752
A human idiosyncrasy,

265
00:19:25,956 --> 00:19:28,800
triggered by <i>a</i> fascination
with a particular set of facts.

266
00:19:29,001 --> 00:19:31,345
Or sometimes brought about
by senility.

267
00:19:31,545 --> 00:19:33,798
Or used as a means
of weighing information

268
00:19:34,006 --> 00:19:35,724
before reaching a conclusion.
Or as a—

269
00:19:35,883 --> 00:19:38,636
<i>COMPUTER:
Thank you, sir. I comprehend.</i>

270
00:19:40,137 --> 00:19:43,983
<i>Please specify
how you would like to proceed, sir.</i>

271
00:19:44,558 --> 00:19:47,061
Please continue with record scan.

272
00:19:53,776 --> 00:19:55,574
Intriguing.

273
00:20:00,157 --> 00:20:01,329
But we have no facts.

274
00:20:01,534 --> 00:20:03,582
We have to assume
that the explosion was an accident.

275
00:20:03,744 --> 00:20:04,836
[DOOR OPENS]

276
00:20:07,748 --> 00:20:10,627
Number One, I believe what happened
on the Horatio was sabotage.

277
00:20:10,835 --> 00:20:14,089
- But we can't be certain.
DATA: Perhaps we can.

278
00:20:14,797 --> 00:20:16,845
My orders were to search
for abnormal patterns

279
00:20:17,049 --> 00:20:18,972
in Starfleet's directives.

280
00:20:19,176 --> 00:20:21,645
I believe I have found just that.

281
00:20:26,892 --> 00:20:29,270
These are various outposts
on starbases

282
00:20:29,478 --> 00:20:32,527
where I've detected unusual activity
over the past few months.

283
00:20:32,732 --> 00:20:34,450
What sort of activity?

284
00:20:34,984 --> 00:20:37,237
An uncustomary reshuffling
of personnel.

285
00:20:37,403 --> 00:20:39,076
Usually in the command areas.

286
00:20:39,280 --> 00:20:41,499
The new officers
have had frequent contact

287
00:20:41,699 --> 00:20:44,043
with the highest levels
of Starfleet Command.

288
00:20:44,535 --> 00:20:46,754
Why hasn't anyone
discovered this before?

289
00:20:47,872 --> 00:20:50,045
The orders were given
with great subtlety.

290
00:20:50,249 --> 00:20:51,296
To use an aphorism,

291
00:20:51,500 --> 00:20:54,549
Starfleet's left hand did not know
what its right hand was doing.

292
00:20:55,212 --> 00:20:58,386
Data, can you speculate <i>as</i> to
the purpose of these reassignments?

293
00:21:00,050 --> 00:21:01,768
I believe it is a clandestine attempt

294
00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:05,098
to control vital sectors
of Federation territory.

295
00:21:07,683 --> 00:21:11,733
This could be a prelude to an invasion.
But who's behind it?

296
00:21:11,937 --> 00:21:14,861
DATA: There is insufficient data
to make such <i>as</i> assessment, sir.

297
00:21:15,065 --> 00:21:17,568
Are you suggesting that we warp over
to Starfleet headquarters

298
00:21:17,777 --> 00:21:19,825
and demand to know
what's going on?

299
00:21:23,199 --> 00:21:25,167
- Why not?
PICARD: Yes, why not?

300
00:21:25,743 --> 00:21:28,963
We're talking about a threat
to the entire future of the Federation.

301
00:21:29,163 --> 00:21:34,294
I don't think any of us can rest easy
until we've been to the source.

302
00:21:37,213 --> 00:21:39,261
<i>PICARD:
Captain's personal log, supplemental.</i>

303
00:21:39,465 --> 00:21:42,560
<i>While it is quite unusual
for a starship to return to Earth,</i>

304
00:21:42,760 --> 00:21:44,888
<i>we seem to be left
with no other choice.</i>

305
00:21:45,095 --> 00:21:49,191
<i>I have apprised the remaining
Bridge crew of our situation.</i>

306
00:21:49,391 --> 00:21:50,938
Approaching Earth, captain.

307
00:21:51,143 --> 00:21:54,522
- Standard orbit, Mr. La Forge.
- Standard orbit, sir.

308
00:21:56,982 --> 00:21:58,950
Any word from Starfleet Command,
Data?

309
00:21:59,151 --> 00:22:01,153
Nothing so far, sir.

310
00:22:02,446 --> 00:22:04,244
Strange.

311
00:22:22,508 --> 00:22:26,183
Captain, I am now receiving
a message from Starfleet Command.

312
00:22:26,387 --> 00:22:28,060
On-screen.

313
00:22:32,601 --> 00:22:34,194
Greetings, Enterprise.

314
00:22:34,395 --> 00:22:37,899
<i>I am Admiral Savar,
this is Admiral Aaron,</i>

315
00:22:38,107 --> 00:22:40,951
<i>and I believe
you already know Admiral Quinn.</i>

316
00:22:41,277 --> 00:22:43,405
Yes, indeed.
It's good to see you again, admiral.

317
00:22:43,612 --> 00:22:45,159
<i>And you, captain.</i>

318
00:22:45,364 --> 00:22:46,741
<i>Of course we are always delighted</i>

319
00:22:46,907 --> 00:22:49,330
when the Enterprise
returns to the nest.

320
00:22:49,535 --> 00:22:52,379
<i>Yet we are puzzled
by the timing of your visit.</i>

321
00:22:52,580 --> 00:22:54,628
Yes, sir,
I can imagine that you would be.

322
00:22:54,832 --> 00:22:57,130
<i>Governor Delaplane of Pacifica
informs us</i>

323
00:22:57,334 --> 00:22:59,587
<i>that you canceled
your scheduled stop there.</i>

324
00:23:00,170 --> 00:23:02,593
<i>- Is this true?
- Yes, sir, it is.</i>

325
00:23:02,798 --> 00:23:06,598
<i>Explain yourself, captain.
Why have you returned to Earth?</i>

326
00:23:07,469 --> 00:23:10,939
I would rather discuss that in person,
admiral.

327
00:23:20,441 --> 00:23:22,944
<i>Excuse us for one moment, captain.</i>

328
00:23:30,409 --> 00:23:33,879
- They seem normal enough.
- On the surface.

329
00:23:34,079 --> 00:23:37,754
- Counselor, any thoughts?
- Hard to say.

330
00:23:37,958 --> 00:23:41,178
Someone is hiding something
but I can't tell who or what.

331
00:23:41,378 --> 00:23:43,631
I must say I'm not overjoyed
to see Remmick again.

332
00:23:43,839 --> 00:23:46,513
Considering what we've done, the
response has been pretty temperate.

333
00:23:46,717 --> 00:23:50,096
I don't like it. You can't trust them.

334
00:23:50,304 --> 00:23:52,807
<i>SAVAR:
Forgive the delay, Captain Picard.</i>

335
00:23:53,349 --> 00:23:55,977
<i>We'd be delighted
if you and your first officer</i>

336
00:23:56,185 --> 00:23:58,563
<i>- would join us for dinner.
- Yes, delighted.</i>

337
00:23:58,771 --> 00:24:02,366
<i>It would give you a good opportunity
to expatiate your own viewpoint.</i>

338
00:24:02,566 --> 00:24:05,194
<i>To elaborate upon whatever it is
that's troubling you.</i>

339
00:24:06,153 --> 00:24:08,201
Thank you.
We accept your gracious offer.

340
00:24:08,405 --> 00:24:09,452
<i>SAVAR:
Excellent.</i>

341
00:24:09,990 --> 00:24:12,243
<i>Preparations are already under way.</i>

342
00:24:12,451 --> 00:24:13,919
<i>We'll greet you in the reception area</i>

343
00:24:14,119 --> 00:24:17,669
<i>- in, say, 20 minutes?
- Splendid.</i>

344
00:24:17,873 --> 00:24:21,093
<i>I won'! be able to attend dinner,
I'm afraid.</i>

345
00:24:21,293 --> 00:24:24,342
<i>But I would like to see the ship
and say hello again, captain.</i>

346
00:24:24,546 --> 00:24:27,550
Of course. We look forward
to seeing you, admiral.

347
00:24:27,758 --> 00:24:28,975
<i>Enterprise out.</i>

348
00:24:34,848 --> 00:24:37,601
Quinn wants to see us alone.

349
00:24:38,310 --> 00:24:41,029
At least we know
he's still on our side.

350
00:24:41,647 --> 00:24:44,446
- Mr. Data, you have the Bridge.
- Aye, sir.

351
00:25:17,391 --> 00:25:20,270
Are you ready to beam up
to the Enterprise, sir'?

352
00:25:20,477 --> 00:25:24,027
Yes, commander. Quite ready.

353
00:25:34,742 --> 00:25:37,291
Energize, Mr. Remmick.

354
00:25:55,929 --> 00:25:57,602
- Welcome aboard, Greg.
- Good to see you.

355
00:25:57,806 --> 00:26:00,901
- You remember Commander Riker?
- Hello again, commander.

356
00:26:01,101 --> 00:26:02,978
I must say,
you're looking remarkably well.

357
00:26:03,187 --> 00:26:04,939
Never felt better in my life.

358
00:26:05,147 --> 00:26:06,649
When you were here last,

359
00:26:06,815 --> 00:26:08,613
you were saying that you were
feeling tired.

360
00:26:08,817 --> 00:26:13,869
Tired of life I was, but not anymore.
I'm ready for new challenges now.

361
00:26:14,073 --> 00:26:16,246
What about another look
at this ship?

362
00:26:23,791 --> 00:26:25,964
Remember what you told me
back on Relva VII?

363
00:26:26,168 --> 00:26:29,923
About the threat that you perceived
to the very fabric of the Federation?

364
00:26:30,130 --> 00:26:31,973
Is that why you're here?
Because of what I said?

365
00:26:32,174 --> 00:26:33,346
It's one of the reasons, yes.

366
00:26:33,550 --> 00:26:36,929
But, Jean-Luc,
you took me far too literally.

367
00:26:37,137 --> 00:26:39,231
I was only referring
to the problems involved

368
00:26:39,431 --> 00:26:42,605
in assimilating new races
into the Federation.

369
00:26:42,810 --> 00:26:45,689
It's an ongoing tumultuous process

370
00:26:45,896 --> 00:26:50,527
which can cause stress and strain
on every aspect of our alliance.

371
00:26:51,443 --> 00:26:53,866
I'm sorry.
I must have misunderstood.

372
00:26:54,071 --> 00:26:55,414
It's not for you to apologize.

373
00:26:55,614 --> 00:26:59,539
If I led you up the garden path,
I humbly ask your forgiveness.

374
00:27:00,285 --> 00:27:01,332
Of course.

375
00:27:01,537 --> 00:27:04,131
Now, gentlemen,
you have a dinner to attend to,

376
00:27:04,331 --> 00:27:07,631
and I would like to go and freshen up
before I look around a little bit more.

377
00:27:07,835 --> 00:27:09,428
We've arranged
your usual accommodations.

378
00:27:09,628 --> 00:27:10,925
Oh, that's outstanding.

379
00:27:11,130 --> 00:27:14,350
Yes, I should be getting down
to the planet.

380
00:27:15,050 --> 00:27:17,178
Commander Riker will be
available here

381
00:27:17,344 --> 00:27:19,267
to show you anything
that you want to see.

382
00:27:19,471 --> 00:27:22,520
- That's really not necessary.
- Oh, I insist.

383
00:27:22,724 --> 00:27:25,603
When you finish showing the admiral
anything that he needs,

384
00:27:25,811 --> 00:27:26,983
you can join me down on Earth.

385
00:27:27,187 --> 00:27:32,535
- I may want to stay a while, Jean-Luc.
- Of course. Stay <i>as</i> long as you wish.

386
00:27:33,861 --> 00:27:35,283
No.

387
00:27:47,499 --> 00:27:48,876
That's not Gregory Quinn.

388
00:27:49,042 --> 00:27:51,295
It may look like him
and sound like him, but it isn't him.

389
00:27:51,503 --> 00:27:54,632
- Are you absolutely certain, captain?
- I'm certain, Number One.

390
00:27:54,840 --> 00:27:59,220
Now, I want you to stay close,
keep your eye on his every move.

391
00:28:00,179 --> 00:28:03,524
Have Beverly concoct some reason for
giving him a full medical examination.

392
00:28:03,724 --> 00:28:05,442
- How?
- I don't know. Just do it.

393
00:28:05,642 --> 00:28:08,737
- He's a senior admiral.
- It's not him, Will. I know that now.

394
00:28:08,937 --> 00:28:10,905
What I have to find out
is how this has happened.

395
00:28:11,106 --> 00:28:13,074
And who or what is behind it.

396
00:28:13,275 --> 00:28:15,027
- Captain, if you are right-
- I'm right.

397
00:28:15,235 --> 00:28:17,988
Then should you be beaming
down there alone? Unarmed?

398
00:28:18,197 --> 00:28:19,414
I'll take care.

399
00:28:19,615 --> 00:28:22,289
Find out what you can, then join me,
in force, if necessary.

400
00:28:22,492 --> 00:28:23,914
Energize.

401
00:28:24,119 --> 00:28:25,917
Good luck, sir.

402
00:28:41,178 --> 00:28:43,681
Welcome home, Captain Picard.

403
00:28:44,348 --> 00:28:45,395
Thank you.

404
00:28:45,599 --> 00:28:47,522
My first officer
will be joining us shortly.

405
00:28:47,726 --> 00:28:50,320
Yes, I'm sure he will.

406
00:28:51,313 --> 00:28:53,111
You've met Commander Remmick,
haven't you?

407
00:28:53,315 --> 00:28:58,287
Under less than ideal circumstances.
It's nice to see you again, captain.

408
00:28:59,112 --> 00:29:01,911
We've prepared a special meal
in your honor.

409
00:29:02,115 --> 00:29:05,585
Delightful.
Tell me, why is the corridor so quiet?

410
00:29:05,786 --> 00:29:08,585
The last time I was here,
it was bustling with activity.

411
00:29:08,789 --> 00:29:11,884
It usually is. Tonight's a quiet night.

412
00:29:12,084 --> 00:29:15,839
Yes. A quiet night.

413
00:29:24,096 --> 00:29:26,315
Ready for your tour, admiral?

414
00:29:26,598 --> 00:29:28,396
Quite ready, commander.

415
00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:32,776
- What's in the case'?
- Actually, I brought it for Dr. Crusher.

416
00:29:33,438 --> 00:29:35,736
But perhaps you would like
to see it first.

417
00:29:35,941 --> 00:29:38,035
- What is it?
- A form of life.

418
00:29:38,235 --> 00:29:41,409
It was discovered accidentally
by a survey team

419
00:29:41,613 --> 00:29:42,990
on an unchartered planet.

420
00:29:43,198 --> 00:29:44,745
Why haven't we heard
about that?

421
00:29:44,950 --> 00:29:46,748
Oh, you'll be hearing about it shortly.

422
00:29:46,952 --> 00:29:49,296
But first, there remains
much scientific study to be done.

423
00:29:49,496 --> 00:29:52,841
After all, it is <i>a</i> superior form of life.

424
00:29:53,041 --> 00:29:54,918
- Superior?
- Totally.

425
00:29:55,127 --> 00:29:57,095
Come, have a look.

426
00:29:57,254 --> 00:29:59,052
I think I'll summon my science officer.

427
00:29:59,214 --> 00:30:04,186
It won't like your science officer.
It does like you.

428
00:30:04,886 --> 00:30:08,766
Vitamins.
They do wonders for the body.

429
00:30:16,273 --> 00:30:17,866
[RIKER GRUNTS]

430
00:30:25,824 --> 00:30:27,371
[RIKER YELLS]

431
00:30:29,745 --> 00:30:32,464
Riker to Security, Guest Quarter 17.
Emergency.

432
00:30:32,664 --> 00:30:34,632
[CHUCKLING]

433
00:30:57,647 --> 00:31:01,026
Let's have some Andonian tea
while we wait for your Riker.

434
00:31:01,234 --> 00:31:03,783
Then you can tell us
about what's brought you here.

435
00:31:03,987 --> 00:31:05,989
I see you keep up
with our duty roster.

436
00:31:06,198 --> 00:31:09,828
Yes, of course, captain.
The Enterprise is very important to us.

437
00:31:10,035 --> 00:31:12,037
Excuse me, gentlemen.

438
00:31:16,375 --> 00:31:20,175
<i>- To the Horatio, gentlemen.
- The Horatio.</i>

439
00:31:25,050 --> 00:31:29,521
What an awful tragedy.
Such a terrible loss of life.

440
00:31:29,721 --> 00:31:31,689
Interesting
that you should mention the Horatio.

441
00:31:31,890 --> 00:31:33,688
It's one of the subjects
I wanted to discuss.

442
00:31:33,892 --> 00:31:35,439
AARON:
Really?

443
00:31:35,644 --> 00:31:38,864
Has the cause of her destruction
been ascertained?

444
00:31:39,398 --> 00:31:41,025
Absolutely.

445
00:31:41,233 --> 00:31:45,454
Implosion due to the extreme
negligence of her captain.

446
00:31:45,654 --> 00:31:50,501
Enjoy, Picard. I believe
you'll find it an excellent apéritif.

447
00:32:10,554 --> 00:32:13,524
It's a good thing you're here.
He slipped and hit his head.

448
00:32:13,723 --> 00:32:15,851
This is Lieutenant La Forge
in Guest Quarter 17.

449
00:32:16,059 --> 00:32:17,436
We have a medical emergency.

450
00:32:17,644 --> 00:32:20,488
Your Dr. Crusher is most capable.
I'm sure he'll be all right.

451
00:32:20,689 --> 00:32:24,034
Now, if you'll excuse me,
my time here is most limited.

452
00:32:24,234 --> 00:32:25,326
Admiral.

453
00:32:26,319 --> 00:32:29,118
Don't you think we should wait
till the doctor gets here?

454
00:32:35,162 --> 00:32:39,292
Now, Klingon,
it's between you and me.

455
00:32:58,643 --> 00:33:00,361
[GROWLS]

456
00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:02,522
[QUINN GRUNTS]

457
00:33:05,233 --> 00:33:07,736
Do Klingons fear death
as much as humans?

458
00:33:09,196 --> 00:33:13,167
I could snap your neck in a second,
but it wouldn't be as much fun.

459
00:33:15,076 --> 00:33:16,544
[WORF YELLS]

460
00:33:24,503 --> 00:33:26,471
[GRUNTING]

461
00:33:33,178 --> 00:33:34,930
LA FORGE:
Ooh.

462
00:33:37,098 --> 00:33:38,145
Are you all right?

463
00:33:38,308 --> 00:33:41,528
Heh. If I could see,
I'd be seeing stars.

464
00:33:44,689 --> 00:33:46,111
What is he?

465
00:33:50,278 --> 00:33:52,531
Let's find out.

466
00:34:01,581 --> 00:34:05,336
Retinal scans are an exact match.
It really is Quinn.

467
00:34:05,544 --> 00:34:08,593
How can that be?
The man picked me up like a rag doll.

468
00:34:08,797 --> 00:34:11,471
I'm going to have
to do a complete internal scan.

469
00:34:11,675 --> 00:34:14,349
Keep me posted, doctor.
I'll be on the Bridge.

470
00:34:26,064 --> 00:34:28,692
What is that?

471
00:34:38,159 --> 00:34:41,003
What do you know of conspiracies,
captain?

472
00:34:41,204 --> 00:34:42,672
Not nearly enough, I suppose.

473
00:34:42,872 --> 00:34:44,920
Well, that's the charming thing
about them, isn't it?

474
00:34:45,125 --> 00:34:48,425
When a machination is real,
no one knows about it.

475
00:34:48,628 --> 00:34:52,303
And when it's suspected,
it's almost never real.

476
00:34:52,507 --> 00:34:56,432
Except, of course, in paranoid
delusions for those who believe.

477
00:34:57,679 --> 00:35:00,853
Sorry to interrupt. Dinner is served.

478
00:35:01,057 --> 00:35:03,901
Wonderful. Bantering with the captain
has given me quite an appetite.

479
00:35:04,102 --> 00:35:05,775
I need to contact my ship

480
00:35:05,979 --> 00:35:08,232
to let Commander Riker know
that we're about to sit down.

481
00:35:08,440 --> 00:35:12,365
Of course, Captain.
We'll wait for you at the table.

482
00:35:22,162 --> 00:35:23,459
Picard to Riker.

483
00:35:23,622 --> 00:35:25,750
CRUSHER [OVER COM]:
Dr. Crusher here, captain.

484
00:35:25,915 --> 00:35:27,588
May I speak freely?

485
00:35:30,337 --> 00:35:32,760
I suppose I have little choice.
Where's Riker?

486
00:35:32,964 --> 00:35:34,932
<i>CRUSHER:
He was attacked by Quinn.</i>

487
00:35:35,091 --> 00:35:36,934
<i>Or what we thought was Quinn.</i>

488
00:35:37,135 --> 00:35:38,557
Specify, doctor.

489
00:35:39,179 --> 00:35:41,932
A parasitic being
has invaded Quinn's body.

490
00:35:42,140 --> 00:35:45,269
It has complete control
over all brain functions.

491
00:35:45,477 --> 00:35:47,855
It seems to breathe
through a small gill

492
00:35:48,021 --> 00:35:50,274
protruding from the back
of Quinn's neck.

493
00:35:50,815 --> 00:35:52,442
<i>Look for this, captain.</i>

494
00:35:52,651 --> 00:35:56,872
<i>I believe it will be visible on anyone
who has been compromised.</i>

495
00:35:57,072 --> 00:35:58,699
Any idea what it is
or where it came from?

496
00:35:58,907 --> 00:36:01,786
Negative.
I've never seen anything like it before.

497
00:36:01,993 --> 00:36:03,245
<i>DATA [OVER COM]:
Lieutenant Worf,</i>

498
00:36:03,411 --> 00:36:06,665
<i>if the situation is under control,
please report to the Bridge.</i>

499
00:36:06,873 --> 00:36:08,546
- Doctor'?
- It's okay.

500
00:36:08,750 --> 00:36:11,924
He won't be waking up
for a long time.

501
00:36:12,545 --> 00:36:13,797
Continue, doctor.

502
00:36:13,963 --> 00:36:15,715
<i>CRUSHER:
By the placement of the tendrils,</i>

503
00:36:15,924 --> 00:36:19,929
the parasite appears to stimulate
the victim's adrenal glands,

504
00:36:20,136 --> 00:36:21,638
generating great strength

505
00:36:21,846 --> 00:36:23,848
<i>- and resistance to the-
- Never mind the details.</i>

506
00:36:24,057 --> 00:36:26,651
- Can you remove it?
CRUSHER:  don't think so.

507
00:36:26,851 --> 00:36:29,980
Not without killing the patient.

508
00:36:31,314 --> 00:36:37,447
<i>Captain, you must set your phaser
on kill. Stun has little effect.</i>

509
00:36:39,114 --> 00:36:43,745
Doctor, one does not beam down
to Starfleet headquarters armed.

510
00:36:45,870 --> 00:36:48,669
Your food is getting cold, captain.

511
00:36:50,375 --> 00:36:52,377
I'm going into dinner now, doctor.

512
00:36:52,585 --> 00:36:56,010
Tell Commander Riker to join me
as soon as he's ready.

513
00:36:56,715 --> 00:36:58,558
Picard out.

514
00:37:08,059 --> 00:37:09,151
[CRUSHER GASPS]

515
00:37:12,439 --> 00:37:16,319
Please, sit down, captain.
We've been waiting.

516
00:37:23,867 --> 00:37:27,292
Go ahead and start, captain.
We don't stand on ceremony here.

517
00:37:46,473 --> 00:37:51,195
Oh, do eat up, Picard.
Raise your hand if you want seconds.

518
00:38:22,217 --> 00:38:24,515
Riker, thank God.

519
00:38:24,844 --> 00:38:25,936
We're leaving.

520
00:38:26,137 --> 00:38:28,560
You're not going anywhere.

521
00:38:31,643 --> 00:38:33,987
You'll be one of us soon.

522
00:38:37,023 --> 00:38:38,775
You were meant for the doctor.

523
00:38:38,983 --> 00:38:42,863
It couldn't be helped.
Riker walked in on us unexpectedly.

524
00:38:46,699 --> 00:38:50,078
No matter.
The doctor will be joining us soon.

525
00:38:52,247 --> 00:38:53,624
All in good time.

526
00:38:56,417 --> 00:38:59,261
Well, Captain Scott. Good.

527
00:38:59,462 --> 00:39:01,635
Now the setting is complete.

528
00:39:04,801 --> 00:39:08,476
You don't really think we were in
the dark about your intentions, do you?

529
00:39:08,680 --> 00:39:11,479
SAVAR: Patience is
one of our virtues, captain.

530
00:39:11,808 --> 00:39:13,105
We didn't go after you.

531
00:39:13,309 --> 00:39:15,903
We allowed you to come after us.

532
00:39:17,272 --> 00:39:19,240
More dramatic that way,
don'! you think?

533
00:39:21,734 --> 00:39:26,160
Yes. The one thing both races share
is a love of theater.

534
00:39:26,364 --> 00:39:28,241
And you've put on a fine show.

535
00:39:28,449 --> 00:39:30,793
What race are you?
Where are you from?

536
00:39:30,994 --> 00:39:32,166
SAVAR:
It's not important.

537
00:39:32,912 --> 00:39:36,962
Let us just say
we've come a long way to join you.

538
00:39:37,166 --> 00:39:41,091
It's a perfect match.
We're the brains, you're the brawn.

539
00:39:41,296 --> 00:39:43,424
You'll understand soon, Picard.

540
00:39:43,631 --> 00:39:47,852
Indeed. We've been moving slowly,
cautiously, for many months now.

541
00:39:48,386 --> 00:39:50,013
Careful to cover our tracks.

542
00:39:50,221 --> 00:39:54,192
Careful not to arouse suspicion
until ifs too late.

543
00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:56,690
And now it's too late. For you, that is.

544
00:39:56,895 --> 00:39:57,987
Well said, brother.

545
00:39:58,187 --> 00:40:00,815
Picard and Riker
control the Enterprise,

546
00:40:00,982 --> 00:40:04,031
which means
we control the Enterprise.

547
00:40:04,235 --> 00:40:06,533
Eat hearty, brother.

548
00:40:07,030 --> 00:40:09,499
Relish your new body.

549
00:40:41,147 --> 00:40:42,239
Aaron.

550
00:40:52,909 --> 00:40:54,627
Aaron.

551
00:40:58,873 --> 00:41:00,466
[YELLS]

552
00:41:14,013 --> 00:41:16,061
[COMPUTER BEEPING]

553
00:41:28,277 --> 00:41:29,529
Can I help you, gentlemen?

554
00:41:31,197 --> 00:41:33,370
Is there any trouble here?

555
00:41:33,783 --> 00:41:36,536
Perhaps if you tell me what it is.

556
00:41:40,415 --> 00:41:41,837
Remmick.

557
00:41:46,087 --> 00:41:47,839
No, Will.

558
00:42:11,154 --> 00:42:13,782
You don't understand.

559
00:42:21,497 --> 00:42:23,875
We mean you no harm.

560
00:42:29,547 --> 00:42:34,098
We seek peaceful co-existence.

561
00:42:56,199 --> 00:42:58,167
[SCREAMING]

562
00:43:20,681 --> 00:43:24,561
<i>PICARD:
Captain's log, stardate 41780.2.</i>

563
00:43:24,769 --> 00:43:27,898
<i>How difficult after all these years
of learning to respect life</i>

564
00:43:28,106 --> 00:43:29,733
<i>to be forced to destroy it.</i>

565
00:43:29,941 --> 00:43:32,114
<i>But there seems
to be no alternative.</i>

566
00:43:32,318 --> 00:43:34,741
<i>Admiral Quinn is expected
to make a full recovery.</i>

567
00:43:34,946 --> 00:43:38,450
<i>There is no trace of the parasite
which took control of him.</i>

568
00:43:38,658 --> 00:43:42,333
<i>We'll never know how many
of these life forms infiltrated Starfleet,</i>

569
00:43:42,537 --> 00:43:45,962
<i>but it seems they could not survive
without the mother creature</i>

570
00:43:46,165 --> 00:43:48,463
<i>which had taken over
Commander Remmick.</i>

571
00:43:48,668 --> 00:43:51,922
It was Dr. Crushers idea
to simulate the blue gill.

572
00:43:52,130 --> 00:43:54,349
To make sure it would fool everyone,
including you.

573
00:43:54,549 --> 00:43:56,222
That it did, Number One.
Rest assured.

574
00:43:56,425 --> 00:44:00,521
Captain, I have attempted to trace
the message Remmick was sending.

575
00:44:00,721 --> 00:44:03,816
I believe it was aimed
at an unexplored sector of our galaxy.

576
00:44:05,101 --> 00:44:07,069
Any idea what the message was,
Data?

577
00:44:09,730 --> 00:44:12,609
- I believe it was a beacon.
- A beacon?

578
00:44:13,359 --> 00:44:18,081
Yes, sir.
A homing beacon sent from Earth.

579
00:44:34,630 --> 00:44:39,056
[BEACON TWITTERING]