1 00:00:32,782 --> 00:00:34,616 You're worried. 2 00:00:36,995 --> 00:00:38,787 With reason. 3 00:00:38,955 --> 00:00:40,372 About Worf or Commander Riker? 4 00:00:42,792 --> 00:00:44,209 Both. 5 00:00:44,794 --> 00:00:47,921 I think it is perhaps best to be ignorant 6 00:00:48,089 --> 00:00:51,800 of certain elements of Klingon psyche. 7 00:02:19,139 --> 00:02:21,807 [GROWLS] 8 00:02:21,975 --> 00:02:23,684 Above! Look out! 9 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:30,315 [BOTH GRUNTING] 10 00:03:45,892 --> 00:03:48,393 The exercise is over! 11 00:03:51,731 --> 00:03:53,732 [GROWLING] 12 00:03:55,401 --> 00:03:57,527 At ease, lieutenant! 13 00:03:59,364 --> 00:04:01,365 [GRUNTING] 14 00:04:07,789 --> 00:04:09,539 Exit holodeck. 15 00:04:17,006 --> 00:04:18,632 You do this every day? 16 00:04:19,509 --> 00:04:20,884 No, commander. 17 00:04:21,052 --> 00:04:25,806 Usually my calisthenics are more intense. 18 00:04:27,016 --> 00:04:30,811 But those sessions are too personal to be shared. 19 00:04:33,231 --> 00:04:35,148 I'll bet they are. 20 00:04:36,192 --> 00:04:38,485 Computer, program complete. Save. 21 00:04:38,653 --> 00:04:39,903 [COMPUTER BEEPS] 22 00:04:40,738 --> 00:04:42,739 Coming, commander? 23 00:04:43,658 --> 00:04:45,617 Right behind you. 24 00:05:12,812 --> 00:05:16,815 PICARD: Space, the final frontier. 25 00:05:17,525 --> 00:05:21,445 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 26 00:05:21,612 --> 00:05:26,575 Its continuing mission: to explore strange new worlds, 27 00:05:27,452 --> 00:05:31,538 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 28 00:05:32,081 --> 00:05:36,251 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 29 00:06:33,601 --> 00:06:37,354 PICARD: Captain's log, stardate 42193.6. 30 00:06:37,522 --> 00:06:40,482 We are on a long reach toward the Morgana Quadrant, 31 00:06:40,650 --> 00:06:43,193 a section of the galaxy which is yet to be visited 32 00:06:43,361 --> 00:06:45,404 by a manned Federation vessel. 33 00:06:45,571 --> 00:06:49,616 We are using the time to further detail the charts of this region. 34 00:06:49,784 --> 00:06:53,412 There it is again, sir. Area of blackness. 35 00:06:53,579 --> 00:06:55,622 It appears, it disappears, and then it reappears. 36 00:06:55,790 --> 00:06:58,625 There's no predictable pattern. No sequence. 37 00:07:02,463 --> 00:07:04,214 On-screen. 38 00:07:05,383 --> 00:07:07,175 There it is. 39 00:07:15,852 --> 00:07:18,186 I can't see anything. 40 00:07:19,480 --> 00:07:20,939 Hmm. 41 00:07:21,774 --> 00:07:26,236 Magnify section 285. 42 00:07:28,281 --> 00:07:29,448 WESLEY: There it is, sir. 43 00:07:29,615 --> 00:07:33,410 It's like a hole in space. 44 00:07:33,870 --> 00:07:38,373 Well, we're acquainted with the wormhole phenomenon, but this... 45 00:07:38,541 --> 00:07:40,834 This appears quite different. 46 00:07:41,711 --> 00:07:45,297 - What do your sensors indicate? - Nothing, sir. 47 00:07:45,465 --> 00:07:47,132 Nothing? 48 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:50,343 Mr. Data, you must mean that it's empty of matter. 49 00:07:50,511 --> 00:07:52,929 There's always some energy form at work. 50 00:07:53,097 --> 00:07:56,057 Sir, our sensors are showing this to be the absence of everything. 51 00:07:56,225 --> 00:07:59,227 It is a void without matter or energy of any kind. 52 00:07:59,395 --> 00:08:02,230 Yet this hole has a form, Data. It has height, width. 53 00:08:02,398 --> 00:08:04,941 Perhaps. Perhaps not, sir. 54 00:08:06,194 --> 00:08:09,112 That's hardly a scientific observation, commander. 55 00:08:09,280 --> 00:08:13,283 Captain, the most elementary and valuable statement in science, 56 00:08:13,451 --> 00:08:16,745 the beginning of wisdom, is, "I do not know." 57 00:08:16,913 --> 00:08:20,040 I do not know what that is, sir. 58 00:08:20,208 --> 00:08:26,421 Captain, if this were any ordinary kind of hole in space, 59 00:08:27,298 --> 00:08:29,341 wouldn't we be able to see what's behind it? 60 00:08:33,888 --> 00:08:35,263 Counselor? 61 00:08:35,431 --> 00:08:39,726 I know what you're asking, but I feel nothing from it. 62 00:08:39,894 --> 00:08:42,437 Data, is there any record anywhere of any occurrence 63 00:08:42,605 --> 00:08:46,149 - even vaguely similar to this? - Accessing. 64 00:08:47,276 --> 00:08:48,527 Negative, sir. 65 00:08:48,694 --> 00:08:50,612 There is no record of any Federation vessel 66 00:08:50,780 --> 00:08:53,281 encountering anything remotely like this. 67 00:08:53,449 --> 00:08:55,408 Indeed? 68 00:08:55,576 --> 00:08:58,703 I believe we have time to take a closer look, Number One. 69 00:08:58,871 --> 00:09:00,413 Concur. 70 00:09:01,123 --> 00:09:03,416 Ensign, slow down to half impulse power. 71 00:09:03,584 --> 00:09:07,546 Adjust coordinates to intercept this... Whatever this is. 72 00:09:08,005 --> 00:09:09,839 Scanning and recording as we go. 73 00:09:10,007 --> 00:09:14,803 WESLEY: Aye, sir. Adjusting course to intercept in 12 minutes. 74 00:09:22,603 --> 00:09:24,729 Let's launch a probe into it. 75 00:09:24,897 --> 00:09:27,399 RIKER: Worf, prepare a scanner probe. Let's see what's in there. 76 00:09:27,567 --> 00:09:29,609 This is close enough, ensign. Hold this position. 77 00:09:29,777 --> 00:09:31,820 Aye, sir, holding this position. 78 00:09:31,988 --> 00:09:34,573 You may fire the probe when ready, Mr. Worf. 79 00:09:40,997 --> 00:09:43,790 DATA: All the probe's systems are functioning perfectly, sir. 80 00:09:45,251 --> 00:09:46,751 It's gone. 81 00:09:46,919 --> 00:09:48,086 Data, what happened? 82 00:09:48,921 --> 00:09:50,171 Unknown, sir. 83 00:09:50,339 --> 00:09:52,674 Recommend we go to yellow alert, sir. 84 00:09:54,552 --> 00:09:55,594 Why? 85 00:09:58,889 --> 00:10:00,515 Explain. 86 00:10:01,392 --> 00:10:03,935 Sorry, sir. It's... 87 00:10:04,729 --> 00:10:07,355 Mr. Worf, this starship operates best 88 00:10:07,523 --> 00:10:10,900 when my officers share with me what is on their minds. 89 00:10:12,403 --> 00:10:17,365 My thoughts were of an old Klingon legend 90 00:10:19,535 --> 00:10:21,453 of a gigantic black space creature 91 00:10:21,621 --> 00:10:24,372 which was said to devour entire vessels. 92 00:10:25,833 --> 00:10:27,626 Devour vessels? 93 00:10:28,210 --> 00:10:32,672 Sorry, commander. I agree these are thoughts hardly worthy 94 00:10:32,840 --> 00:10:36,217 of a trained and practical security officer. 95 00:10:36,385 --> 00:10:40,138 Mr. Worf, will you launch another probe? 96 00:10:40,306 --> 00:10:42,724 This time a class one with full sensor array. 97 00:10:43,726 --> 00:10:45,435 Launching, sir. 98 00:10:54,779 --> 00:10:56,279 Happened even more quickly. 99 00:10:56,447 --> 00:10:58,531 Recommend we fire a photon torpedo, captain. 100 00:10:58,699 --> 00:10:59,866 Negative. 101 00:11:00,034 --> 00:11:02,077 Captain, based on where the probes disappeared, 102 00:11:02,244 --> 00:11:04,245 I've been able to plot the outer boundaries. 103 00:11:04,413 --> 00:11:06,247 I could move in closer. 104 00:11:06,415 --> 00:11:09,626 PICARD: Make it so, Mr. Crusher. Thrusters only. 105 00:11:10,419 --> 00:11:12,212 Mr. Data? 106 00:11:12,380 --> 00:11:14,422 DATA: Still no readings of any kind, sir. 107 00:11:15,091 --> 00:11:16,716 Number One? 108 00:11:17,343 --> 00:11:20,804 I'm going to go with Worf on this one. Let's be careful. 109 00:11:24,141 --> 00:11:25,934 PICARD: All right. That's enough, ensign. 110 00:11:26,102 --> 00:11:28,228 Come to full stop and hold these coordinates. 111 00:11:28,396 --> 00:11:29,604 WESLEY: Aye, sir. 112 00:11:52,086 --> 00:11:53,086 What's happened? 113 00:11:53,713 --> 00:11:55,255 Data? 114 00:11:55,881 --> 00:11:59,968 Whatever it is, sir, we seem to be inside it. 115 00:12:01,220 --> 00:12:05,598 - It enveloped us. It moved. - All stations, report. 116 00:12:06,016 --> 00:12:08,143 DATA: No response, captain. 117 00:12:17,403 --> 00:12:19,154 PICARD: Captain's log, supplemental. 118 00:12:19,321 --> 00:12:21,990 While exploring a strange void in space 119 00:12:22,158 --> 00:12:24,159 without any form of matter or energy, 120 00:12:24,326 --> 00:12:28,246 we have apparently moved past its outer boundary and entered it. 121 00:12:28,414 --> 00:12:29,748 After a brief disruption, 122 00:12:29,915 --> 00:12:32,625 our ship's communications have returned to normal. 123 00:12:32,793 --> 00:12:34,210 All stations have reported, captain. 124 00:12:34,378 --> 00:12:37,088 There appears to be no immediate threat to the ship or the crew. 125 00:12:37,256 --> 00:12:39,215 Let's hold this position for a while, Number One. 126 00:12:39,383 --> 00:12:41,050 This is worth studying. 127 00:12:41,469 --> 00:12:44,679 RIKER: Incredible. It's like looking into infinity, sir. 128 00:12:45,347 --> 00:12:48,933 Remember the course in ancient history at Starfleet Academy? 129 00:12:49,101 --> 00:12:51,686 About the time when men still believed the Earth was flat? 130 00:12:51,854 --> 00:12:54,230 Mm. And that the sun revolved around it? 131 00:12:54,398 --> 00:12:57,650 And that if a ship sailed too far out into the ocean, 132 00:12:57,818 --> 00:12:59,569 it would fall off the edge of the world? 133 00:12:59,737 --> 00:13:02,614 "Beyond this place, there be dragons." 134 00:13:02,782 --> 00:13:07,368 It's even said that crews threatened to hang their captain from the yardarm 135 00:13:07,536 --> 00:13:09,788 if he refused to turn back. 136 00:13:13,250 --> 00:13:15,627 I'm sure no one here has that in mind, sir. 137 00:13:15,795 --> 00:13:18,838 - How comforting, Number One. - WESLEY: Captain? 138 00:13:19,006 --> 00:13:21,800 We have no communications outside of the void. 139 00:13:23,761 --> 00:13:26,763 Complete your scans, Data. Let's not stay any longer than we have to. 140 00:13:28,390 --> 00:13:31,559 PICARD: Hello, doctor. Have you been briefed on what's happened? 141 00:13:31,727 --> 00:13:35,188 I heard, but I don't understand it, captain. 142 00:13:35,356 --> 00:13:38,858 I wish I could say I did. Increase magnification by ten. 143 00:13:39,026 --> 00:13:40,819 [COMPUTER BEEPS] 144 00:13:42,363 --> 00:13:43,655 By 100. 145 00:13:43,823 --> 00:13:45,073 [COMPUTER BEEPS] 146 00:13:45,533 --> 00:13:47,408 PULASKI: Isn't this impossible, sir? 147 00:13:47,993 --> 00:13:50,537 I'm not a Bridge officer, but... 148 00:13:55,125 --> 00:13:59,170 Increase by 1,000, Mr. Data. 149 00:13:59,338 --> 00:14:00,338 [COMPUTER BEEPS] 150 00:14:03,300 --> 00:14:04,592 By 10,000. 151 00:14:04,760 --> 00:14:06,594 [COMPUTER BEEPS] 152 00:14:10,349 --> 00:14:14,519 It does know how to do these things, doesn't it? 153 00:14:14,687 --> 00:14:17,397 Commander Data knows precisely what he is doing. 154 00:14:18,983 --> 00:14:20,483 Forgive me, Mr. Data. 155 00:14:20,651 --> 00:14:25,530 I'm not accustomed to working with nonliving devices that... 156 00:14:27,074 --> 00:14:28,783 Forgive me again. 157 00:14:28,951 --> 00:14:32,370 Your service record says that you are alive. 158 00:14:32,538 --> 00:14:34,706 And I must accept that. 159 00:14:36,083 --> 00:14:37,083 Engineering. 160 00:14:37,251 --> 00:14:38,710 LA FORGE [OVER INTERCOM]: Engineering. 161 00:14:38,878 --> 00:14:40,628 Lieutenant, are all your systems functioning? 162 00:14:40,796 --> 00:14:41,838 LA FORGE: Yes, captain. 163 00:14:42,006 --> 00:14:45,216 Wherever we are, it seems to have no effect on Engineering. 164 00:14:45,384 --> 00:14:47,385 Thank you, lieutenant. Data? 165 00:14:47,553 --> 00:14:50,889 Difficult to make a judgment, sir, based on the absence of information. 166 00:14:51,056 --> 00:14:52,515 Speculate. 167 00:14:52,683 --> 00:14:55,768 This void has a total lack of dimension. 168 00:14:55,936 --> 00:14:59,272 Therefore, by any accepted standard, it does not exist, 169 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:02,400 yet being within it denies that conclusion. 170 00:15:03,193 --> 00:15:06,029 Might we have moved into another dimension? 171 00:15:07,573 --> 00:15:11,784 Could a lack of dimension be another dimension in itself? 172 00:15:12,453 --> 00:15:14,621 That's an interesting question. 173 00:15:14,830 --> 00:15:17,999 Hmm. Yeah, for a later discussion. 174 00:15:18,667 --> 00:15:20,835 Number One, I think we should get on with our mission. 175 00:15:21,003 --> 00:15:24,797 Starfleet can send a science vessel back to investigate this further. 176 00:15:24,965 --> 00:15:27,884 - Move us back out of here. - Aye, sir. 177 00:15:28,052 --> 00:15:31,721 Wesley, reverse our direction and set a course for the Cornelian star system, 178 00:15:31,889 --> 00:15:33,765 - impulse power. - Aye, sir. 179 00:15:33,933 --> 00:15:37,727 Reversing direction. Course laid in. 180 00:15:38,938 --> 00:15:40,563 Engage. 181 00:16:20,312 --> 00:16:22,522 Our engines have engaged, haven't they, ensign? 182 00:16:23,065 --> 00:16:24,232 Aye, sir. 183 00:16:29,905 --> 00:16:32,115 PICARD [OVER INTERCOM]: Lieutenant La Forge, I'd like you 184 00:16:32,282 --> 00:16:34,575 to monitor our velocity closely. 185 00:16:38,831 --> 00:16:40,748 Is everything all right up there, captain? 186 00:16:40,916 --> 00:16:43,459 PICARD: Are the engines operating normally? 187 00:16:43,627 --> 00:16:46,004 Yes, sir, everything looks fine down here. 188 00:16:46,171 --> 00:16:50,383 - PICARD: We're increasing to warp 2. - Aye, sir. 189 00:17:01,812 --> 00:17:04,814 We should be seeing stars by now. 190 00:17:05,774 --> 00:17:08,609 Data, how far have we come? 191 00:17:08,777 --> 00:17:12,655 Inertial guidance shows 1.4 parsecs traveled, captain. 192 00:17:12,823 --> 00:17:14,115 Ensign? 193 00:17:14,283 --> 00:17:17,493 Confirmed, sir. Exactly what my readings say. 194 00:17:23,042 --> 00:17:25,877 Engineering, transfer to Bridge. 195 00:17:26,045 --> 00:17:28,129 What's happening, sir? We should be clear. 196 00:17:28,297 --> 00:17:30,298 We should be. We're on a reverse course. 197 00:17:30,466 --> 00:17:33,801 - Full stop, helm. - WESLEY: Full stop, sir. 198 00:17:34,428 --> 00:17:36,637 According to this, we're already well past the point 199 00:17:36,805 --> 00:17:38,389 at which we entered the void. 200 00:17:38,557 --> 00:17:41,184 Except that we are still in it, sir. 201 00:17:42,478 --> 00:17:46,022 Captain, if we dropped a stationary beacon, 202 00:17:46,190 --> 00:17:48,941 and traveled straight away from it, we would have a point of reference 203 00:17:49,109 --> 00:17:50,693 to confirm speed and distance. 204 00:17:50,861 --> 00:17:54,113 Make it so, Data. Lock onto the beacon and keep it dead astern. 205 00:17:56,617 --> 00:17:58,076 [BEACON BEEPING] 206 00:17:58,243 --> 00:18:01,537 - The beacon is in place, sir. - Dead ahead, impulse power. 207 00:18:03,290 --> 00:18:05,541 The beacon is falling astern, captain. 208 00:18:06,960 --> 00:18:08,503 PICARD: Engineering, report. 209 00:18:08,670 --> 00:18:10,963 All systems functioning normally, sir. 210 00:18:13,300 --> 00:18:16,677 - Prepare to increase to warp 2. - Aye, sir. 211 00:18:28,982 --> 00:18:31,984 Captain, we are receiving a signal from dead ahead. 212 00:18:32,152 --> 00:18:33,986 [BEACON BEEPING] 213 00:18:34,154 --> 00:18:36,531 Maybe you've found the door out of this. 214 00:18:36,698 --> 00:18:40,493 - Closing on the new signal, sir. - Identify. 215 00:18:42,246 --> 00:18:46,415 DATA: Captain, it is the stationary beacon we just released. 216 00:18:46,583 --> 00:18:50,419 - We must have come full circle, sir. - We couldn't have, sir. 217 00:18:50,587 --> 00:18:53,047 I've shown us moving steadily away from that beacon. 218 00:18:53,215 --> 00:18:54,215 PICARD: Full stop. 219 00:18:54,716 --> 00:18:56,801 Hold this position again. 220 00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:03,891 [COMPUTER BEEPING] 221 00:19:04,059 --> 00:19:08,437 Captain, sensors indicate a disturbance in sector 108. 222 00:19:08,605 --> 00:19:10,022 Possibly a vessel. 223 00:19:10,190 --> 00:19:13,401 Perhaps some answers at last. On-screen. 224 00:19:15,529 --> 00:19:18,030 The ship is equipped with a cloaking device. 225 00:19:18,532 --> 00:19:20,241 Romulan. 226 00:19:20,409 --> 00:19:22,952 - WORF: It's closing. - Shields up, go to red alert. 227 00:19:23,120 --> 00:19:24,370 I'll be at my duty station. 228 00:19:24,538 --> 00:19:26,164 WORF: Main viewer locked onto coordinates. 229 00:19:26,331 --> 00:19:27,748 [ALARM BLARING] 230 00:19:27,916 --> 00:19:29,834 Arm the photon torpedoes, Mr. Worf. 231 00:19:30,002 --> 00:19:32,170 Hold for my orders. 232 00:19:32,671 --> 00:19:35,131 - There! - WORF: It's uncloaking. 233 00:19:42,890 --> 00:19:45,308 Direct hit, sir. Our shields are weakening. 234 00:19:45,475 --> 00:19:49,145 - Warn them we'll return fire. - Transmitting. 235 00:19:49,771 --> 00:19:51,689 They've armed another full spread, sir. 236 00:19:51,857 --> 00:19:53,191 Fire torpedoes. 237 00:19:59,990 --> 00:20:01,365 Yeah. 238 00:20:08,332 --> 00:20:10,499 Oh, that was too easy. 239 00:20:10,667 --> 00:20:13,544 Captain, our sensors show no debris from the Romulan vessel. 240 00:20:13,712 --> 00:20:14,712 Impossible. 241 00:20:14,880 --> 00:20:16,839 Captain, there's another vessel approaching. 242 00:20:17,007 --> 00:20:18,925 In sector 091, mark 26. 243 00:20:19,092 --> 00:20:20,718 On-screen. 244 00:20:21,803 --> 00:20:23,429 Magnify. 245 00:20:26,600 --> 00:20:28,226 It's a Federation ship. 246 00:20:28,393 --> 00:20:33,397 NCC 1305-E: It's the Yamato, our sister ship. 247 00:20:33,565 --> 00:20:35,733 The Yamato's nowhere near this quadrant. 248 00:20:36,276 --> 00:20:38,569 Open a hailing frequency, Data. 249 00:20:40,072 --> 00:20:45,701 USS Enterprise to USS Yamato. Respond, please. 250 00:20:46,119 --> 00:20:48,829 USS Enterprise calling USS Yamato. 251 00:20:48,997 --> 00:20:51,874 Respond, please, on this frequency. 252 00:20:56,213 --> 00:20:57,838 No response, captain. 253 00:20:58,006 --> 00:20:59,799 Make a full scan. 254 00:21:00,676 --> 00:21:04,971 Life-support system, engineering and propulsion all appear functional. 255 00:21:06,056 --> 00:21:07,640 But there are no life signs, sir. 256 00:21:07,808 --> 00:21:10,142 Data, can we be getting a false reading? 257 00:21:10,310 --> 00:21:12,311 DATA: Since we know nothing of these circumstances, 258 00:21:12,479 --> 00:21:16,190 that is at least conceivable, sir. 259 00:21:23,198 --> 00:21:24,699 You look doubtful, sir. 260 00:21:24,866 --> 00:21:27,827 Hmm? Oh, I'm not anything. 261 00:21:27,995 --> 00:21:32,206 Right now, Number One, I'm just a man who's looking for answers. 262 00:21:32,374 --> 00:21:35,084 Like the rat said, "Keep the cheese. 263 00:21:35,252 --> 00:21:37,169 I just want out of the trap." 264 00:21:38,755 --> 00:21:42,174 Captain, request permission to board onto the Yamato with an away team. 265 00:21:42,342 --> 00:21:45,261 Perhaps something we find on board will help us figure out what happened. 266 00:21:45,429 --> 00:21:47,221 Granted. Minimal complement. 267 00:21:47,889 --> 00:21:50,266 Worf, you're with me. 268 00:21:57,983 --> 00:21:59,650 PICARD: Captain's log, supplemental. 269 00:21:59,818 --> 00:22:03,029 We remain like a fly in amber, trapped in the void. 270 00:22:03,196 --> 00:22:06,615 We have encountered a vessel which appears to be the USS Yamato. 271 00:22:06,783 --> 00:22:09,243 All its systems are shown as functioning, 272 00:22:09,411 --> 00:22:11,329 yet it seems devoid of life. 273 00:22:11,496 --> 00:22:13,247 Commander Riker is leading an away team. 274 00:22:13,415 --> 00:22:15,207 Hopefully, the answer lies over there. 275 00:22:17,002 --> 00:22:19,295 - Got a lock on that other ship? - Aye, sir, no problems. 276 00:22:19,463 --> 00:22:21,881 - Can you put us on the Bridge? - Anywhere you say, commander. 277 00:22:22,049 --> 00:22:23,716 I'm acquainted with the Yamato, commander. 278 00:22:23,884 --> 00:22:25,760 Recommend the aft station of their Bridge. 279 00:22:25,927 --> 00:22:28,471 When in doubt, surprise them. 280 00:22:28,638 --> 00:22:31,390 - Them? Who's them? - Whoever may be there. 281 00:22:31,558 --> 00:22:35,603 - Our sensors indicate no life-forms. - Still, the tactic is sound. 282 00:22:36,063 --> 00:22:39,732 - Agreed. Aft station, lieutenant. - Aye, sir. 283 00:22:40,233 --> 00:22:42,234 Phasers on stun. 284 00:22:43,153 --> 00:22:44,528 Energize. 285 00:23:00,003 --> 00:23:01,921 This isn't the Bridge. 286 00:23:02,089 --> 00:23:03,089 Worf? 287 00:23:03,256 --> 00:23:05,257 [HOWLING IN DISTANCE] 288 00:23:32,452 --> 00:23:33,786 [WORF ROARING] 289 00:23:37,499 --> 00:23:38,958 No! Don't fire. 290 00:23:40,794 --> 00:23:44,296 I heard you screaming. I was coming to help. 291 00:23:44,840 --> 00:23:46,966 You heard me? I heard you. 292 00:23:49,970 --> 00:23:52,972 Transporter chief, where do you show us over here? 293 00:23:53,140 --> 00:23:54,473 O'BRIEN [OVER INTERCOM]: We show— 294 00:23:54,641 --> 00:23:56,517 [STATIC CRACKLING OVER INTERCOM] 295 00:23:58,061 --> 00:23:59,645 Captain, do you read me? 296 00:24:00,021 --> 00:24:03,399 [OVER INTERCOM] We're having difficulty with our communications. 297 00:24:03,567 --> 00:24:05,568 Number One, come in. 298 00:24:07,821 --> 00:24:10,698 Transporter Room, we're out of contact with the away team. 299 00:24:10,866 --> 00:24:12,783 Beam them back immediately. 300 00:24:13,577 --> 00:24:15,494 I've lost the lock on them. 301 00:24:18,957 --> 00:24:21,500 Nothing on my communicator, sir. 302 00:24:22,627 --> 00:24:24,211 Computer on. 303 00:24:24,379 --> 00:24:26,964 Let's find a turbolift to the Bridge. 304 00:24:28,884 --> 00:24:31,969 Transporter Room, have you been able to establish a lock? 305 00:24:32,596 --> 00:24:35,222 COMPUTER: Emergency power engaged. 306 00:24:37,350 --> 00:24:39,393 Initiate full check, all systems. 307 00:24:39,561 --> 00:24:41,061 LA FORGE: Engineering section, report. 308 00:24:41,229 --> 00:24:43,272 What is our situation? 309 00:24:43,732 --> 00:24:45,149 Engineering? 310 00:24:47,861 --> 00:24:50,488 Captain, request permission to leave the Bridge. 311 00:24:50,655 --> 00:24:51,697 Granted. 312 00:24:56,745 --> 00:24:58,787 [WHIRRING] 313 00:24:58,955 --> 00:25:01,540 This isn't a Federation ship. 314 00:25:01,708 --> 00:25:04,210 These walls aren't tritanium. 315 00:25:04,377 --> 00:25:07,171 It's close, but it's material beyond our technology. 316 00:25:07,339 --> 00:25:08,422 Let's get to the Bridge. 317 00:25:08,590 --> 00:25:11,133 There's got to be an answer to all of this somewhere. 318 00:25:21,353 --> 00:25:24,313 This Bridge should be four decks above us. 319 00:25:24,856 --> 00:25:26,732 What's going on here? 320 00:25:32,614 --> 00:25:34,949 That's not where we came from. 321 00:25:35,408 --> 00:25:37,117 Wait a minute. 322 00:25:38,411 --> 00:25:39,995 Two Bridges? 323 00:25:40,997 --> 00:25:43,832 If we go through there, where will we be? 324 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:47,336 - On the Bridge. - But we are on the Bridge. 325 00:25:52,592 --> 00:25:54,260 It's up to you, sir. 326 00:25:57,180 --> 00:25:59,390 Let's see what happens. 327 00:26:11,027 --> 00:26:13,153 Is it the same Bridge? 328 00:26:14,573 --> 00:26:19,577 Or did we step from one Bridge onto another Bridge? 329 00:26:33,174 --> 00:26:34,842 We've regained ship's communication, sir. 330 00:26:35,010 --> 00:26:37,428 - Captain, I have a star fix. - On-screen. 331 00:26:38,179 --> 00:26:40,097 HASKELL: It's an opening, sir. 332 00:26:40,682 --> 00:26:42,433 Confirmed, sir, navigation is possible. 333 00:26:42,601 --> 00:26:43,851 Should I set a course? 334 00:26:44,019 --> 00:26:46,061 Transporter Room, do you have a fix on the away team? 335 00:26:46,229 --> 00:26:47,605 O'BRIEN: Negative, captain. 336 00:26:49,983 --> 00:26:51,609 Damn. 337 00:27:00,994 --> 00:27:02,578 WORF: Sir! 338 00:27:10,170 --> 00:27:11,670 Commander. 339 00:27:13,214 --> 00:27:14,506 How did you—? 340 00:27:15,592 --> 00:27:19,386 - Where did you come from? - What's going on? 341 00:27:19,554 --> 00:27:23,891 A ship has one Bridge. One Bridge! 342 00:27:26,394 --> 00:27:28,896 One Riker! One Bridge! 343 00:27:29,105 --> 00:27:31,106 [ROARING] 344 00:27:36,988 --> 00:27:38,614 Lieutenant! 345 00:27:38,823 --> 00:27:41,241 This is impossible! Impossible! 346 00:27:41,409 --> 00:27:43,702 Pull yourself together! 347 00:27:44,954 --> 00:27:46,580 Worf! 348 00:27:47,457 --> 00:27:49,792 [WORF GROWLS] 349 00:27:55,590 --> 00:27:58,300 At ease, lieutenant, at ease. 350 00:27:59,969 --> 00:28:02,596 HASKELL: Captain, the star fix is fading. 351 00:28:02,764 --> 00:28:04,598 Data, lock onto the Yamato with a tractor beam. 352 00:28:04,766 --> 00:28:06,433 We'll leave together. 353 00:28:06,601 --> 00:28:10,062 - I cannot make the lock, sir. - Captain, the star fix is almost gone. 354 00:28:11,564 --> 00:28:12,898 Let it go. 355 00:28:13,066 --> 00:28:16,443 - But, sir, we can get out. - Let it go. 356 00:28:16,611 --> 00:28:20,155 Bridge, I have reestablished contact with the away team. 357 00:28:20,323 --> 00:28:21,824 Beam them back immediately. 358 00:28:21,991 --> 00:28:23,409 Captain. 359 00:28:27,080 --> 00:28:29,331 Come in. Come in, Enterprise. 360 00:28:29,499 --> 00:28:33,043 Hold position, away team. I've got you. We're bringing you home. 361 00:28:33,211 --> 00:28:35,921 - Transporter Room, hurry. - Captain, it's almost gone. 362 00:28:51,187 --> 00:28:53,355 - What the hell is going on? - PICARD: Are you all right? 363 00:28:53,523 --> 00:28:55,357 I've had it. Let's put this technology to work, 364 00:28:55,525 --> 00:28:58,819 figure out what is going on, and get the hell out of here. 365 00:29:10,248 --> 00:29:13,041 A ship that was almost the Yamato, existing in a hole in space 366 00:29:13,209 --> 00:29:15,627 with no crew aboard. Now, what is the purpose? 367 00:29:15,795 --> 00:29:18,922 Add to that an attack by a nonexistent Romulan vessel. 368 00:29:19,090 --> 00:29:21,258 It does suggest an interesting question. 369 00:29:21,426 --> 00:29:24,428 Was our away team actually over there? 370 00:29:24,596 --> 00:29:26,305 If we weren't there, where the hell were we? 371 00:29:26,473 --> 00:29:29,725 HASKELL: Commander, I have reestablished the star fix. 372 00:29:29,893 --> 00:29:33,437 Great. Set course. Velocity, warp 2. 373 00:29:33,605 --> 00:29:37,232 - Course and speed set. - Engage. 374 00:29:37,400 --> 00:29:39,985 - I've lost contact, sir. - What? 375 00:29:40,153 --> 00:29:42,654 The star fix is gone. 376 00:29:42,822 --> 00:29:48,535 Captain, it is not in the same sector, but another opening has appeared. 377 00:29:49,579 --> 00:29:52,790 PICARD: All right. Set a course for those stars, warp 6. 378 00:29:52,957 --> 00:29:55,042 Yes, sir, warp 6. 379 00:29:55,210 --> 00:29:57,211 I've lost the signal, sir. 380 00:29:57,378 --> 00:29:58,796 RIKER: What's going on here? 381 00:29:58,963 --> 00:30:00,798 Full stop. 382 00:30:02,801 --> 00:30:03,967 Captain. 383 00:30:04,135 --> 00:30:07,179 PICARD: Yes, Mr. Data, I can see it. 384 00:30:07,806 --> 00:30:10,390 This game is now wearing very thin. 385 00:30:10,558 --> 00:30:14,353 Let's just hold this position. 386 00:30:14,521 --> 00:30:16,396 Counselor? 387 00:30:16,564 --> 00:30:18,899 You said that you sensed no intelligence in all of this. 388 00:30:19,067 --> 00:30:21,193 You haven't changed in that belief? 389 00:30:21,361 --> 00:30:26,031 I'm not certain of that now, captain. I do sense something unusual. 390 00:30:26,199 --> 00:30:30,202 Perhaps a different level of consciousness? 391 00:30:30,370 --> 00:30:32,412 Yes. 392 00:30:33,206 --> 00:30:36,542 Perhaps an intelligence so vast, it eluded me. 393 00:30:37,210 --> 00:30:38,627 Rats in a maze. 394 00:30:38,795 --> 00:30:40,462 - Exactly. - Hmm? 395 00:30:40,630 --> 00:30:41,839 Explain. 396 00:30:42,006 --> 00:30:45,217 Well, everything we've been through reminds me of a laboratory experiment. 397 00:30:45,385 --> 00:30:50,013 As if something was testing our responses to stimuli. 398 00:30:50,181 --> 00:30:52,099 Are you suggesting...? 399 00:30:53,393 --> 00:30:56,144 Are you suggesting that we're in some kind of laboratory? 400 00:30:56,813 --> 00:30:58,647 Yes. 401 00:31:08,199 --> 00:31:10,617 HASKELL: The opening seems closer, captain. 402 00:31:10,994 --> 00:31:13,036 I've had enough of being led about in this way. 403 00:31:13,204 --> 00:31:15,038 Agreed, captain. Hold present position. 404 00:31:15,206 --> 00:31:16,206 Good. 405 00:31:16,374 --> 00:31:18,834 Don't satisfy its curiosity. 406 00:31:20,044 --> 00:31:22,170 WORF: Captain, look! 407 00:31:27,969 --> 00:31:29,303 Why are you so alarmed 408 00:31:29,470 --> 00:31:32,431 when I've gone to such trouble to look just like you? 409 00:31:32,599 --> 00:31:35,642 Captain, sensors show nothing out there. 410 00:31:35,810 --> 00:31:37,561 Absolutely nothing. 411 00:31:37,979 --> 00:31:41,023 Sure is a damned ugly nothing. 412 00:31:41,190 --> 00:31:44,818 I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise, 413 00:31:44,986 --> 00:31:49,031 representing a federation of planets in this part of the galaxy. 414 00:31:49,198 --> 00:31:53,243 Can you identify whoever or whatever you are? 415 00:31:53,411 --> 00:31:55,829 Nagilum. 416 00:31:55,997 --> 00:31:59,541 Speaks right up for something your sensors say isn't there, Data. 417 00:32:00,001 --> 00:32:02,419 We still have no idea what you represent. 418 00:32:02,587 --> 00:32:03,629 NAGILUM [ON SCREEN]: Data. 419 00:32:05,381 --> 00:32:06,590 Nagilum? 420 00:32:06,758 --> 00:32:11,303 You are of different construction than the others. Interesting. 421 00:32:12,305 --> 00:32:13,305 Picard. 422 00:32:16,976 --> 00:32:18,602 Riker. 423 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:21,188 Geordi. 424 00:32:22,482 --> 00:32:23,523 Haskell. 425 00:32:25,693 --> 00:32:27,277 What are you? 426 00:32:27,445 --> 00:32:30,530 Your construction also differs. 427 00:32:33,701 --> 00:32:34,993 [PULASKI GRUNTS] 428 00:32:36,245 --> 00:32:37,746 My construction? 429 00:32:37,914 --> 00:32:40,874 Perhaps referring to your gender, doctor. 430 00:32:42,210 --> 00:32:45,212 Yes, well, there are minor differences. 431 00:32:45,380 --> 00:32:48,173 I'm what we call a female. 432 00:32:48,341 --> 00:32:51,843 I understand. The masculine and the feminine. 433 00:32:52,011 --> 00:32:54,846 It is the way in which we propagate our species. 434 00:32:55,014 --> 00:32:57,766 Please demonstrate how this is accomplished. 435 00:32:59,018 --> 00:33:00,852 Not likely. 436 00:33:01,020 --> 00:33:04,731 Whatever you are, your actions are not welcome. 437 00:33:05,358 --> 00:33:07,234 Let me put up the shields, sir. 438 00:33:07,402 --> 00:33:09,820 Sensors still show nothing out there. 439 00:33:09,988 --> 00:33:13,031 NAGILUM: Your life-form surprises me more and more. 440 00:33:13,700 --> 00:33:17,202 Is it true you also have only a limited existence? 441 00:33:18,621 --> 00:33:20,831 - Answer. - What information do you want? 442 00:33:20,999 --> 00:33:22,833 I don't understand the question. 443 00:33:23,001 --> 00:33:27,629 You exist, and then you cease to exist. 444 00:33:27,797 --> 00:33:30,048 Your minds call it death. 445 00:33:30,216 --> 00:33:32,217 [GRUNTING] 446 00:33:36,723 --> 00:33:38,306 [SCREAMING] 447 00:33:57,577 --> 00:33:59,995 How interesting. 448 00:34:03,958 --> 00:34:06,001 [DEVICE BEEPING] 449 00:34:08,588 --> 00:34:10,130 He's gone. 450 00:34:13,843 --> 00:34:16,178 We cannot allow you to do that! 451 00:34:17,013 --> 00:34:19,097 We will fight you. 452 00:34:19,265 --> 00:34:20,474 To understand death, 453 00:34:20,641 --> 00:34:23,894 I must amass information on every aspect of it. 454 00:34:24,062 --> 00:34:26,104 Every kind of dying. 455 00:34:26,564 --> 00:34:29,733 The experiments shouldn't take more than a third of your crew. 456 00:34:29,901 --> 00:34:32,152 Maybe half. 457 00:34:45,583 --> 00:34:49,628 PICARD: Captain's log, stardate 42194.7 458 00:34:49,796 --> 00:34:52,339 It is obvious that whatever we have met 459 00:34:52,507 --> 00:34:55,300 sees no value in our kind of life-form. 460 00:34:55,802 --> 00:35:00,972 How do we fight something that both is and is not there? 461 00:35:01,808 --> 00:35:03,642 I know this much. 462 00:35:03,810 --> 00:35:06,061 We are unimportant to it. 463 00:35:06,229 --> 00:35:10,065 In a battle for survival, captain, 30 to 50 percent casualties— 464 00:35:10,233 --> 00:35:11,441 Would be appalling. 465 00:35:11,609 --> 00:35:13,610 But within acceptable limits. 466 00:35:13,778 --> 00:35:15,529 This is not a battle, Worf. 467 00:35:15,696 --> 00:35:19,491 No, a laboratory experiment would be the closest comparison. 468 00:35:19,659 --> 00:35:22,953 Is there any reason for not believing this Nagilum? 469 00:35:23,121 --> 00:35:25,413 - No. - All evidence indicates 470 00:35:25,581 --> 00:35:27,999 it is willing and able to do as it proposes. 471 00:35:28,626 --> 00:35:29,626 Agreed. 472 00:35:29,794 --> 00:35:32,796 Under the circumstances, I think there is only one decision. 473 00:35:33,798 --> 00:35:36,633 I will not stand by while half my crew is slaughtered. 474 00:35:36,801 --> 00:35:40,762 Sir, I do not believe there is anything you can do to prevent it. 475 00:35:41,264 --> 00:35:44,099 - Yes, there is. - What? 476 00:35:44,684 --> 00:35:46,643 Destroy the Enterprise. 477 00:35:50,022 --> 00:35:54,734 Isn't that a little like curing the disease by killing the patient? 478 00:35:56,946 --> 00:35:59,447 It's better than standing around helplessly. 479 00:36:00,283 --> 00:36:01,283 [PULASKI SIGHS] 480 00:36:01,450 --> 00:36:06,454 Why do I get the feeling that this was not the time to join this ship? 481 00:36:18,009 --> 00:36:21,344 COMPUTER: Recognize Picard, Jean-Luc. 482 00:36:21,971 --> 00:36:24,639 Recognize Riker, William T. 483 00:36:25,600 --> 00:36:27,976 Initiate auto-destruct sequence. 484 00:36:28,144 --> 00:36:30,103 COMPUTER: Does Riker, William T., concur? 485 00:36:30,271 --> 00:36:31,271 I do. 486 00:36:31,439 --> 00:36:36,151 - Initiate auto-destruct sequence. - COMPUTER: Desired time interval? 487 00:36:39,113 --> 00:36:40,822 Stand by. 488 00:36:40,990 --> 00:36:42,365 Interesting question. 489 00:36:42,533 --> 00:36:44,743 How long to prepare to die? 490 00:36:45,119 --> 00:36:48,830 What would be least painful for our crew? 491 00:36:48,998 --> 00:36:53,335 Move to it quickly, or allow them time to prepare for it thoroughly? 492 00:36:54,754 --> 00:36:59,341 Well, 20 minutes, nice round figure. 493 00:37:04,222 --> 00:37:07,057 Initiate auto-destruct. 494 00:37:07,391 --> 00:37:10,936 Interval, 20 minutes. 495 00:37:11,604 --> 00:37:13,939 COMPUTER: Twenty minutes to auto-destruct. 496 00:37:15,399 --> 00:37:17,984 [BEEPING] 497 00:37:18,152 --> 00:37:21,029 COMPUTER: Nineteen minutes, 50 seconds. 498 00:37:36,295 --> 00:37:37,879 [DOOR BEEPS] 499 00:37:39,840 --> 00:37:41,424 Come. 500 00:37:45,596 --> 00:37:49,015 Our destroying ourselves won't change its mind, captain. 501 00:37:49,183 --> 00:37:51,393 I would feel that. 502 00:37:51,811 --> 00:37:53,645 You didn't mention you were that certain. 503 00:37:53,813 --> 00:37:56,064 I was wrong not to tell you. 504 00:37:56,232 --> 00:37:59,609 And your decision may also be wrong. 505 00:38:03,781 --> 00:38:05,240 [DOOR BEEPS] 506 00:38:05,408 --> 00:38:06,574 Yes, come in, please. 507 00:38:11,497 --> 00:38:13,415 I have a question, sir. 508 00:38:13,582 --> 00:38:15,417 Yes, Data, what is it? 509 00:38:15,584 --> 00:38:16,918 What 510 00:38:17,586 --> 00:38:19,587 is death? 511 00:38:21,549 --> 00:38:23,425 Oh, is that all? 512 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:27,095 Well, Data, 513 00:38:27,263 --> 00:38:32,309 you're asking probably the most difficult of all questions. 514 00:38:35,980 --> 00:38:41,443 Some see it as a changing into an indestructible form, 515 00:38:41,610 --> 00:38:42,902 forever unchanging. 516 00:38:43,070 --> 00:38:46,990 They believe that the purpose of the entire universe 517 00:38:47,158 --> 00:38:49,409 is to then maintain that form 518 00:38:49,577 --> 00:38:52,454 in an Earth-like garden which will give delight 519 00:38:52,621 --> 00:38:54,831 and pleasure through all eternity. 520 00:38:55,666 --> 00:38:57,208 On the other hand, there are those 521 00:38:57,376 --> 00:39:00,837 who hold to the idea of our blinking into nothingness. 522 00:39:01,005 --> 00:39:02,005 [SNAPS] 523 00:39:03,382 --> 00:39:09,387 With all of our experiences and hopes and dreams merely a delusion. 524 00:39:10,973 --> 00:39:12,515 Which do you believe, sir? 525 00:39:20,066 --> 00:39:23,860 Considering the marvelous complexity of the universe's 526 00:39:24,362 --> 00:39:29,616 clockwork perfection, its balances of this against that, matter, energy, 527 00:39:29,784 --> 00:39:33,036 gravitation, time, dimension, 528 00:39:33,204 --> 00:39:35,455 I believe that 529 00:39:35,623 --> 00:39:40,043 our existence must be more than either of these philosophies. 530 00:39:40,211 --> 00:39:43,838 That what we are goes beyond 531 00:39:44,006 --> 00:39:46,800 Euclidean or other practical measuring systems, 532 00:39:46,967 --> 00:39:52,013 and that our existence is part of a reality beyond 533 00:39:52,181 --> 00:39:55,850 what we understand now as reality. 534 00:39:59,605 --> 00:40:02,690 We should not let ourselves die, Jean-Luc. 535 00:40:05,611 --> 00:40:08,696 I agree with her, Jean-Luc. 536 00:40:09,824 --> 00:40:12,200 TROI: If only half of us live, 537 00:40:12,368 --> 00:40:15,078 then I would rather take my chances on being one that does. 538 00:40:15,246 --> 00:40:16,329 DATA: Yes. 539 00:40:16,497 --> 00:40:18,706 It is wrong of you to force us. 540 00:40:18,874 --> 00:40:20,500 It is wrong. 541 00:40:21,627 --> 00:40:25,797 Yes, this is very wrong. 542 00:40:26,424 --> 00:40:29,676 Neither of you should be reacting in this way. 543 00:40:31,846 --> 00:40:36,015 Computer, locate Commander Data for me. 544 00:40:37,601 --> 00:40:40,562 COMPUTER: Commander Data is on the Bridge. 545 00:40:43,274 --> 00:40:45,608 It's not going to work, Nagilum. 546 00:40:48,779 --> 00:40:50,613 DATA [OVER INTERCOM]: Captain, we are clear. 547 00:40:50,781 --> 00:40:53,491 We are out of the void. 548 00:40:57,163 --> 00:40:58,788 RIKER [OVER INTERCOM]: It's gone, captain. 549 00:40:58,956 --> 00:41:00,457 We can abort the auto-destruct. 550 00:41:00,624 --> 00:41:02,625 PICARD: Hold, Number One. RIKER: But, captain— 551 00:41:02,793 --> 00:41:04,127 PICARD: Hold. 552 00:41:08,007 --> 00:41:10,425 COMPUTER: One minute to auto-destruct. 553 00:41:10,593 --> 00:41:13,011 DATA: We are out of the void, sir, you may stop auto-destruct. 554 00:41:13,179 --> 00:41:15,221 [ALARM BLARING] 555 00:41:15,389 --> 00:41:18,349 Mr. Crusher, warp 6, any heading, now. 556 00:41:23,230 --> 00:41:26,316 COMPUTER: Fifty seconds to auto-destruct. 557 00:41:32,198 --> 00:41:35,658 - Forty seconds to auto-destruct. - Captain? 558 00:41:36,785 --> 00:41:40,914 It could all be part of the illusion. 559 00:41:41,415 --> 00:41:43,458 Commander Data, report. 560 00:41:43,626 --> 00:41:47,545 All navigational systems confirm we are at warp 6, on course, sir. 561 00:41:49,965 --> 00:41:52,425 - Counselor Troi? - Captain, it has gone. 562 00:41:52,593 --> 00:41:54,969 I no longer feel its presence. 563 00:41:55,137 --> 00:41:57,931 COMPUTER: Twenty seconds to auto-destruct. 564 00:42:06,273 --> 00:42:08,816 Ten seconds to auto-destruct. 565 00:42:08,984 --> 00:42:10,360 Captain? 566 00:42:12,196 --> 00:42:14,572 Abort auto-destruct sequence. 567 00:42:14,740 --> 00:42:16,616 COMPUTER: Riker, William T., do you concur? 568 00:42:16,784 --> 00:42:17,784 Yes. 569 00:42:17,952 --> 00:42:20,245 Absolutely. I do indeed concur, wholeheartedly. 570 00:42:20,412 --> 00:42:22,539 COMPUTER: Auto-destruct canceled. 571 00:42:29,004 --> 00:42:31,589 A simple yes would have sufficed, Number One. 572 00:42:31,757 --> 00:42:35,176 I didn't want there to be any chance of misunderstanding. 573 00:42:35,386 --> 00:42:39,180 Of course. You have the Bridge. 574 00:42:48,440 --> 00:42:52,235 He sure held that bluff to the last second, didn't he, sir? 575 00:42:52,778 --> 00:42:54,696 Was he bluffing? 576 00:43:00,411 --> 00:43:03,830 PICARD: Well, Nagilum, I hope you got what you needed. 577 00:43:04,790 --> 00:43:08,293 You have provided me with much more than I needed. 578 00:43:11,213 --> 00:43:13,214 Why did you release us? 579 00:43:13,382 --> 00:43:15,592 You could have seen the way we face death. 580 00:43:15,759 --> 00:43:17,051 That wasn't necessary. 581 00:43:17,219 --> 00:43:19,887 I have learned all I needed to know. 582 00:43:20,514 --> 00:43:23,266 Would you like me to share some of my conclusions? 583 00:43:23,434 --> 00:43:26,019 - I'm not interested. - Well, of course you are. 584 00:43:26,186 --> 00:43:29,147 You are too inquisitive not to want to know. 585 00:43:30,024 --> 00:43:33,818 You seem to find no tranquility in anything. 586 00:43:33,986 --> 00:43:36,863 You struggle against the inevitable. 587 00:43:37,031 --> 00:43:40,033 You thrive on conflict. 588 00:43:40,200 --> 00:43:44,037 You are selfish, yet you value loyalty. 589 00:43:44,204 --> 00:43:48,458 You are rash, quick to judge, slow to change. 590 00:43:48,626 --> 00:43:51,628 It's amazing you've survived. 591 00:43:51,795 --> 00:43:56,633 Be that as it may, as species we have no common ground. 592 00:43:56,800 --> 00:44:01,721 You are too aggressive. Too hostile. Too militant. 593 00:44:02,181 --> 00:44:05,058 During this period, you too have been evaluated. 594 00:44:05,225 --> 00:44:07,518 It would seem that we have at least one thing in common. 595 00:44:07,686 --> 00:44:10,021 - Oh? - Curiosity. 596 00:44:10,773 --> 00:44:13,441 The point is well taken, captain. 597 00:44:13,609 --> 00:44:17,028 Perhaps that is a trait we share. 598 00:44:17,196 --> 00:44:19,238 Then perhaps we shall meet again. 599 00:44:19,406 --> 00:44:24,118 But next time, it will be out here among the stars. 600 00:44:32,836 --> 00:44:34,629 Ensign, put us back on course. 601 00:44:34,797 --> 00:44:37,215 - Warp 3. - Yes, sir, warp 3. 602 00:44:37,383 --> 00:44:42,428 And, ensign, if you encounter any holes, steer clear.