1 00:00:03,837 --> 00:00:07,299 Captain's log, stardate 41636.9. 2 00:00:07,466 --> 00:00:11,845 As feared, our examination of the overdue Federation freighter Odin, 3 00:00:12,012 --> 00:00:16,475 disabled by an asteroid collision, revealed no life signs. 4 00:00:16,642 --> 00:00:19,019 However three escape pods were missing, 5 00:00:19,186 --> 00:00:21,939 suggesting the possibility of survivors. 6 00:00:22,606 --> 00:00:27,861 - Ready to orbit Angel One. - What kind of place is this, Data? 7 00:00:28,028 --> 00:00:31,615 A Class-M planet supporting carbon-based flora and fauna, 8 00:00:31,782 --> 00:00:34,326 sparsely populated with intelligent life. 9 00:00:34,493 --> 00:00:38,497 Similar in technological development to mid-20th century Earth. 10 00:00:38,664 --> 00:00:41,000 Kinda like being marooned at home. 11 00:00:41,166 --> 00:00:43,586 Assuming any survivors made it this far. 12 00:00:43,794 --> 00:00:49,174 It is the closest planet, but to go the distance we did in two days, 13 00:00:49,341 --> 00:00:52,344 would've taken the Odin escape pod five months. 14 00:00:52,511 --> 00:00:54,680 Five months, six days, 11 hours, two min... 15 00:00:54,847 --> 00:00:58,392 - Thank you, Data. - ...and 57 seconds. 16 00:00:58,559 --> 00:01:01,353 Receiving an audio signal from Angel One. 17 00:01:01,520 --> 00:01:05,816 Starfleet are adamant we maintain excellent relations with this planet. 18 00:01:05,983 --> 00:01:10,446 Mr. Data, is there any other pertinent information before we reply? 19 00:01:11,030 --> 00:01:14,158 Angel One evolved into a constitutional oligarchy. 20 00:01:14,325 --> 00:01:18,287 It is governed by a parliamentary body of six elected Mistresses, 21 00:01:18,454 --> 00:01:21,624 and headed by a female called "The Elected One." 22 00:01:21,832 --> 00:01:24,418 It sounds like my own planet. 23 00:01:24,585 --> 00:01:27,046 Klingons appreciate strong women. 24 00:01:29,673 --> 00:01:31,634 How current is this information? 25 00:01:32,259 --> 00:01:36,347 A Federation vessel last visited this planet 62 years ago, Captain. 26 00:01:37,056 --> 00:01:41,393 Counselor, as this is a female-dominated society, 27 00:01:41,560 --> 00:01:43,395 you might wish to make first contact. 28 00:01:43,979 --> 00:01:46,815 - Thank you, sir. - Open hailing frequencies. 29 00:01:46,982 --> 00:01:48,859 Hailing frequencies open, sir. 30 00:01:49,485 --> 00:01:52,947 This is Counselor Deanna Troi from the USS Enterprise. 31 00:01:53,739 --> 00:01:57,451 I am Beata, The Elected One. How may we assist you, Counselor? 32 00:01:58,285 --> 00:02:02,665 The Federation has neglected to visit your planet for far too long. 33 00:02:02,831 --> 00:02:07,086 With your permission, we would like to correct that oversight. 34 00:02:07,253 --> 00:02:09,922 We feel in no way neglected, Counselor. 35 00:02:10,089 --> 00:02:13,592 A diplomatic courtesy call is not expected nor required. 36 00:02:15,719 --> 00:02:20,349 We also come in search of possible survivors from one of our freighters. 37 00:02:22,977 --> 00:02:25,980 A brief visit will be tolerated. 38 00:02:27,481 --> 00:02:29,233 They've broken off transmission. 39 00:02:30,067 --> 00:02:32,903 Ever feel like you're not really wanted? 40 00:02:57,928 --> 00:03:01,015 Space, the final frontier. 41 00:03:02,725 --> 00:03:06,645 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 42 00:03:06,812 --> 00:03:10,899 Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds... 43 00:03:12,735 --> 00:03:16,614 ...to seek out new life and new civilizations... 44 00:03:17,156 --> 00:03:20,826 ...to boldly go where no one has gone before. 45 00:04:30,938 --> 00:04:34,942 - Where're you fellows off to? - Skiing in the Denubian Alps. 46 00:04:35,067 --> 00:04:39,321 - Save us some deep powder. - Sure. The holodecks have lots. 47 00:04:49,957 --> 00:04:51,166 The away team's ready. 48 00:04:51,333 --> 00:04:54,795 Angel One's strategic importance in this area may be vital. 49 00:04:54,962 --> 00:04:58,257 Starfleet hopes they may one day join the Federation. 50 00:04:58,424 --> 00:05:01,093 We'll do our best to make a good impression. 51 00:05:02,303 --> 00:05:03,887 Energize. 52 00:05:10,728 --> 00:05:12,521 Captain's log, supplemental. 53 00:05:12,688 --> 00:05:16,817 Our away team has beamed down to an unusual matriarchal society 54 00:05:16,984 --> 00:05:19,320 where the female is as aggressively dominant 55 00:05:19,486 --> 00:05:22,740 as the male was on Earth hundreds of years ago. 56 00:05:22,906 --> 00:05:26,285 Here, the female is the hunter, the soldier, 57 00:05:26,410 --> 00:05:28,787 larger and stronger than the male, 58 00:05:28,954 --> 00:05:32,625 an arrangement considered most sensible and natural. 59 00:05:33,167 --> 00:05:35,502 I am Beata, Elected One of Angel One. 60 00:05:35,961 --> 00:05:39,340 Representatives of the Enterprise, you wish to petition? 61 00:05:39,506 --> 00:05:42,301 We do. We have reason to hope that survivors 62 00:05:42,468 --> 00:05:46,972 from a damaged Federation freighter may be marooned on your planet. 63 00:05:47,181 --> 00:05:49,600 We are seeking to learn if this is so. 64 00:05:51,602 --> 00:05:55,731 Even a world as remote as Angel One has heard of Starfleet. 65 00:05:55,856 --> 00:06:00,694 Searching for survivors seems a petty task for one of their vessels. 66 00:06:02,196 --> 00:06:05,282 We don't consider even one survivor petty. 67 00:06:06,784 --> 00:06:10,955 Is this man implying that we put a lesser value on life than you do? 68 00:06:12,539 --> 00:06:17,878 Not at all. Our discovery of the freighter was unexpected. 69 00:06:18,045 --> 00:06:19,964 We have a duty to investigate. 70 00:06:20,589 --> 00:06:22,258 I see. 71 00:06:24,051 --> 00:06:27,930 And if you find any survivors, what then? 72 00:06:28,097 --> 00:06:31,934 We would take them with us and reunite them with their families. 73 00:06:32,101 --> 00:06:35,479 Are we to take these strangers at their word? 74 00:06:35,646 --> 00:06:36,605 Good question. 75 00:06:36,772 --> 00:06:39,525 What reason could we have to deceive you? 76 00:06:39,692 --> 00:06:41,652 Another good question. 77 00:06:42,444 --> 00:06:46,073 Are there survivors from the freighter Odin on your planet? 78 00:06:48,909 --> 00:06:51,704 I'm not prepared to answer... yet. 79 00:06:51,829 --> 00:06:53,414 See to their comforts. 80 00:06:55,249 --> 00:06:56,500 What's going on? 81 00:07:11,015 --> 00:07:13,434 You will remain here until summoned. 82 00:07:24,945 --> 00:07:27,281 Is this area secure? Can we talk? 83 00:07:27,448 --> 00:07:32,870 Yes. No listening devices or anything of a threatening nature. 84 00:07:33,037 --> 00:07:37,416 - Good. Troi? - There was much fear in that room. 85 00:07:37,625 --> 00:07:39,627 Paranoia, I'd say. But of what? 86 00:07:39,793 --> 00:07:43,589 I cannot say. But their fear was not focused. 87 00:07:43,756 --> 00:07:47,718 I sensed they were all not concerned for the same reason. 88 00:07:47,843 --> 00:07:51,513 Undoubtedly, there are survivors from the Odin on this planet. 89 00:07:51,680 --> 00:07:55,184 I agree, otherwise why would they be so circumspect? 90 00:07:55,351 --> 00:07:59,396 As Mistress Beata is so fond of saying, good question. 91 00:07:59,563 --> 00:08:02,608 What do we do if they deny there are survivors? 92 00:08:03,317 --> 00:08:04,735 Let's not look for problems. 93 00:08:11,533 --> 00:08:14,828 Have everyone prepare for a trip into the Neutral Zone 94 00:08:14,954 --> 00:08:17,414 as soon as the away team returns. 95 00:08:17,623 --> 00:08:19,208 Trouble, Captain? 96 00:08:19,375 --> 00:08:22,962 Insurance. Romulan battle cruisers have been detected 97 00:08:23,128 --> 00:08:25,130 near one of our border posts. 98 00:08:26,048 --> 00:08:29,176 They've requested our assistance as soon as... 99 00:08:36,392 --> 00:08:38,060 Report, Mr. Crusher. 100 00:08:38,769 --> 00:08:42,731 We finished our ski lesson, sir... and it kinda just happened. 101 00:08:42,856 --> 00:08:48,070 On the Enterprise, nothing "just happens"... What is that smell? 102 00:08:48,862 --> 00:08:54,994 Hm. Reminiscent of Night-Blooming throgni, Captain... from home. 103 00:08:56,912 --> 00:08:58,789 Quite stimulating, isn't it? 104 00:08:58,956 --> 00:09:00,040 No. 105 00:09:00,874 --> 00:09:04,461 I don't smell anything. I'm a little congested. The snow. 106 00:09:05,170 --> 00:09:08,007 Don't let this "just happen" again, Mr. Crusher. 107 00:09:08,382 --> 00:09:09,758 Yes, sir. 108 00:09:23,230 --> 00:09:26,400 Interesting. An alcohol-based synthetic, 109 00:09:26,567 --> 00:09:29,153 artificially reproducing a floral scent. 110 00:09:29,320 --> 00:09:31,322 It's called perfume, Data. 111 00:09:31,530 --> 00:09:32,865 And the purpose is...? 112 00:09:33,032 --> 00:09:36,243 Certain cultures consider perfume an aphrodisiac. 113 00:09:36,702 --> 00:09:38,787 I am unfamiliar with that term. 114 00:09:38,954 --> 00:09:42,583 An aphrodisiac is something used to stimulate or enhance... 115 00:09:42,750 --> 00:09:44,335 ...sexual pleasure. 116 00:09:44,835 --> 00:09:49,548 How does stimulation of olfactory nerves affect the enjoyment of sex? 117 00:09:52,551 --> 00:09:54,762 The Elected One will see you now. 118 00:10:05,272 --> 00:10:08,609 You say you will remove these survivors from our world. 119 00:10:09,151 --> 00:10:11,946 Are you ready to give your word on that? 120 00:10:12,112 --> 00:10:13,238 We are. 121 00:10:13,405 --> 00:10:16,533 You should know that the vote was not unanimous. 122 00:10:17,451 --> 00:10:19,870 Some of those among us are suspicious. 123 00:10:21,705 --> 00:10:24,541 Yet the majority feel we have to trust you. 124 00:10:25,000 --> 00:10:29,213 We do not understand your misgivings, but appreciate your faith in us. 125 00:10:29,380 --> 00:10:32,216 Make certain that faith is not misplaced. 126 00:10:34,760 --> 00:10:38,180 There are four survivors from the ship you call Odin. 127 00:10:38,973 --> 00:10:43,769 All male. Their leader is a man who calls himself Ramsey. 128 00:10:44,395 --> 00:10:49,024 If you'll deliver them to us, we'll have them off your planet at once. 129 00:10:49,233 --> 00:10:52,861 If they were mine to deliver, I would, without hesitation. 130 00:10:53,028 --> 00:10:55,906 Unfortunately, their hiding place eludes us. 131 00:10:56,073 --> 00:10:59,034 Hiding place? Why are they in hiding? 132 00:10:59,159 --> 00:11:03,914 Because they're fugitives here, and the quicker they're gone, the better. 133 00:11:04,081 --> 00:11:09,670 When these men came to us seven years ago, they accepted our hospitality. 134 00:11:10,879 --> 00:11:13,549 But they gradually became restive, 135 00:11:13,674 --> 00:11:19,597 started making unreasonable demands, went against the natural order. 136 00:11:20,598 --> 00:11:25,394 Using our technology, we might be able to find these men. 137 00:11:25,603 --> 00:11:31,692 I assumed as much. But be warned, Counselor, these men are dangerous. 138 00:11:48,167 --> 00:11:50,085 Sickbay to Capt Picard. 139 00:11:50,252 --> 00:11:51,211 Picard here. 140 00:11:51,378 --> 00:11:55,090 Wesley and a friend have contracted a respiratory ailment. 141 00:11:55,257 --> 00:11:58,385 A respiratory ailment? Is it contained? 142 00:11:58,552 --> 00:12:03,474 I hope so. I've isolated the 12 students who were on the field trip. 143 00:12:04,266 --> 00:12:05,476 How contagious is it? 144 00:12:05,643 --> 00:12:07,269 Still running tests. 145 00:12:07,436 --> 00:12:11,148 The key is to figure out how the virus is transmitted. 146 00:12:11,315 --> 00:12:14,610 So far, I've ruled out person-to-person contact. 147 00:12:14,777 --> 00:12:17,947 Keep at it. Starfleet has important business for us 148 00:12:18,113 --> 00:12:19,740 once the away team returns. 149 00:12:19,907 --> 00:12:23,369 I don't fancy the idea of my crew being infected. 150 00:12:33,629 --> 00:12:37,633 Data, what's the best way to find Ramsey and the other survivors? 151 00:12:37,800 --> 00:12:41,387 If we can isolate something unique to the Odin survivors, 152 00:12:41,595 --> 00:12:44,306 an element not otherwise found on Angel One, 153 00:12:44,473 --> 00:12:47,142 we can utilize the Enterprise scanners. 154 00:12:49,520 --> 00:12:51,939 Mr. Data will need access to your library. 155 00:12:52,648 --> 00:12:56,652 Our library's far too sophisticated for a man to comprehend. 156 00:12:56,819 --> 00:13:00,281 I am an android, Mistress, though anatomically, I am a male. 157 00:13:01,740 --> 00:13:03,701 An amusing notion. 158 00:13:04,868 --> 00:13:07,454 Maybe you could teach our males something. 159 00:13:07,621 --> 00:13:10,374 Trent, see to the android's needs. 160 00:13:19,174 --> 00:13:22,094 - Bridge to Picard. - Go ahead, Lieutenant. 161 00:13:22,303 --> 00:13:27,474 The away team requests that we scan the planet's surface for platinum. 162 00:13:27,641 --> 00:13:32,021 Have Mr. La Forge break fixed orbit and initiate a search pattern. 163 00:13:33,188 --> 00:13:34,607 Aye, Captain. 164 00:13:34,773 --> 00:13:38,861 - Geordi? - Search pattern initiated... now. 165 00:13:47,328 --> 00:13:49,622 This was delivered for you. 166 00:13:49,788 --> 00:13:52,458 Good. It's for my meeting with Beata. 167 00:13:54,919 --> 00:13:56,837 You're not going to wear that? 168 00:13:57,004 --> 00:13:59,298 Yes. Part of this mission is diplomatic. 169 00:13:59,506 --> 00:14:01,884 I have an audience with a head of state. 170 00:14:02,051 --> 00:14:05,512 I will honor her by wearing indigenous apparel. 171 00:14:05,679 --> 00:14:10,267 I don't believe this. You're going to parade around like one of them? 172 00:14:10,434 --> 00:14:12,061 Why, what is this attitude? 173 00:14:12,227 --> 00:14:17,816 On Kabatris, I wore furs to meet with the leaders. On Armus IX, feathers. 174 00:14:21,820 --> 00:14:24,782 This objection doesn't have anything to do with 175 00:14:24,949 --> 00:14:27,618 Beata being an attractive woman, does it? 176 00:14:36,543 --> 00:14:38,921 This is quite unnecessary. I'm fine. 177 00:14:39,088 --> 00:14:41,340 You're infected with the virus. 178 00:14:41,507 --> 00:14:45,135 In my opinion, you are not able to command this vessel. 179 00:14:45,302 --> 00:14:47,137 That is ridiculous. 180 00:14:47,304 --> 00:14:50,474 I have an away team down in unfriendly territory, 181 00:14:50,641 --> 00:14:54,645 and also have an appointment with several Romulan battle crui... 182 00:14:56,355 --> 00:15:00,067 You have an appointment in your cabin. With your bed. 183 00:15:00,234 --> 00:15:02,987 - Is that an order, Doctor? - Yes. 184 00:15:04,238 --> 00:15:07,825 - I think I may sneeze. - A Klingon sneeze? 185 00:15:07,992 --> 00:15:09,576 Only kind I know. 186 00:15:10,869 --> 00:15:15,374 Lt La Forge... you have command until further notice. 187 00:15:16,959 --> 00:15:20,629 - Make the proper ship's log entries. - Aye, sir. 188 00:15:31,432 --> 00:15:34,476 Scanners indicate... a platinum trace. 189 00:15:34,761 --> 00:15:37,013 Shall I notify the away team? 190 00:15:37,180 --> 00:15:38,097 Make it so. 191 00:15:59,327 --> 00:16:01,079 What do you think? 192 00:16:06,292 --> 00:16:07,877 Well... 193 00:16:09,629 --> 00:16:12,507 I gotta say, it's... kinda sexy. 194 00:16:13,800 --> 00:16:18,304 Thank you, Lieutenant. Actually, it feels quite... comfortable. 195 00:16:23,810 --> 00:16:25,228 How handsome you look. 196 00:16:25,770 --> 00:16:27,605 Thank you. 197 00:16:27,772 --> 00:16:31,776 The Enterprise reports a possible location for the survivors. 198 00:16:31,985 --> 00:16:35,280 - So soon. I'm impressed. - I'm suspicious. 199 00:16:35,905 --> 00:16:37,240 You don't believe me? 200 00:16:37,407 --> 00:16:41,619 Not yet. I hear the words, but not the sincerity. 201 00:16:41,786 --> 00:16:45,290 You objected earlier, Ariel. You were in the minority. 202 00:16:45,457 --> 00:16:48,543 After seven years, the great ship Enterprise 203 00:16:48,710 --> 00:16:52,422 comes to repatriate a small group of insignificant people. 204 00:16:53,298 --> 00:16:56,259 Mistress Ariel, I hear the words, but not the sincerity. 205 00:16:56,759 --> 00:17:00,972 You should listen more carefully. Excuse me, Mistress. 206 00:17:02,307 --> 00:17:04,851 I have matters to attend to elsewhere. 207 00:17:09,731 --> 00:17:13,109 With permission, we'd like to begin our search immediately. 208 00:17:13,276 --> 00:17:14,986 By all means. 209 00:17:15,153 --> 00:17:19,449 But I'm sure Counselor Troi and the others can see to that without you. 210 00:17:20,158 --> 00:17:23,203 If I recall, you had a gesture of goodwill for me. 211 00:17:23,369 --> 00:17:26,539 That can wait until we've recovered the survivors. 212 00:17:27,040 --> 00:17:29,626 Are you suggesting the women in your party 213 00:17:29,793 --> 00:17:32,212 cannot accomplish that without a man? 214 00:17:32,378 --> 00:17:37,300 Not at all. Lt Yar and Counselor Troi are completely qualified. 215 00:17:39,135 --> 00:17:41,554 You're very generous with your praise. 216 00:17:42,263 --> 00:17:45,099 Inform them that you will remain here with me. 217 00:17:51,064 --> 00:17:52,273 Riker to Lt Yar. 218 00:17:53,566 --> 00:17:54,859 This is Yar. 219 00:17:55,026 --> 00:17:57,695 For diplomacy, I'll stay with Mistress Beata 220 00:17:57,862 --> 00:17:59,614 while you conduct our search. 221 00:18:00,865 --> 00:18:03,368 - Commander? - You have your instructions. 222 00:18:06,621 --> 00:18:09,415 Relax. We have much to discuss. 223 00:18:14,546 --> 00:18:17,590 - Set phasers to stun. - I wish they weren't necessary. 224 00:18:17,757 --> 00:18:20,009 A justified precaution, Counselor. 225 00:18:20,176 --> 00:18:24,222 Mistress Beata observed that Mr. Ramsey and his men are dangerous. 226 00:18:24,430 --> 00:18:27,016 - Yar to Enterprise. - Go ahead. 227 00:18:27,183 --> 00:18:30,145 Three to beam to that platinum trace. 228 00:18:30,311 --> 00:18:33,398 - Coordinates set. - Energize. 229 00:18:49,497 --> 00:18:50,999 Welcome. 230 00:18:55,336 --> 00:18:57,338 I've been expecting you. 231 00:19:09,942 --> 00:19:11,151 Picard to bridge. 232 00:19:14,863 --> 00:19:16,073 La Forge here. 233 00:19:16,782 --> 00:19:20,744 - Status report. - 82 more cases of the virus, sir. 234 00:19:20,911 --> 00:19:24,582 Dr Crusher's converted the holodeck into an isolation ward. 235 00:19:25,499 --> 00:19:28,335 And... the away team? 236 00:19:29,003 --> 00:19:30,838 Well, no recent contact, sir, 237 00:19:31,005 --> 00:19:33,799 but I informed them of our medical situation, 238 00:19:33,966 --> 00:19:37,761 and of the growing Romulan threat to our Neutral Zone outpost. 239 00:19:38,679 --> 00:19:44,435 Keep me advised. You have the bridge... until Cmdr Riker returns. 240 00:19:45,394 --> 00:19:48,355 Engineering reports a computer mal... 241 00:19:53,902 --> 00:19:55,487 I'm sorry. 242 00:19:56,155 --> 00:19:57,990 I'm getting sick. 243 00:19:58,157 --> 00:20:00,659 Half the ship knows that by now. 244 00:20:00,826 --> 00:20:03,329 Report to sickbay, Lieutenant. 245 00:20:03,495 --> 00:20:05,080 Engineering to bridge. 246 00:20:07,041 --> 00:20:07,917 La Forge here. 247 00:20:08,083 --> 00:20:10,753 The computer won't accept the climate controls. 248 00:20:10,920 --> 00:20:11,879 On my way. 249 00:20:12,046 --> 00:20:15,716 With respect, Lieutenant, there are people to do that job now. 250 00:20:19,178 --> 00:20:20,512 La Forge to Engineering. 251 00:20:20,679 --> 00:20:24,767 Lt Wong knows that system. I'm sure she can resolve all problems. 252 00:20:28,979 --> 00:20:30,564 Thanks for the advice. 253 00:20:37,863 --> 00:20:40,991 How did you... find me? 254 00:20:41,158 --> 00:20:43,077 Actually, it was quite simple. 255 00:20:43,244 --> 00:20:47,957 Angel One has no platinum. Enterprise scanners did the rest. 256 00:20:49,166 --> 00:20:50,751 Platinum, was it? 257 00:20:52,503 --> 00:20:56,298 My wings. I kept them for their sentimental value. 258 00:20:56,924 --> 00:20:59,134 Where are the other survivors, Mr. Ramsey? 259 00:20:59,301 --> 00:21:04,139 They're nearby. They're packing, since we can't remain here. 260 00:21:04,306 --> 00:21:06,809 Seven years on an alien planet, 261 00:21:06,976 --> 00:21:10,896 and I sense no anticipation, no excitement at being rescued. 262 00:21:11,063 --> 00:21:13,399 What do you think you're rescuing me from? 263 00:21:13,565 --> 00:21:17,528 My shipmates and I have taken wives. A few even have children. 264 00:21:17,695 --> 00:21:21,115 You can't rescue a man from a place that he calls his home. 265 00:21:26,704 --> 00:21:30,165 Why were you so hesitant to tell us about the survivors? 266 00:21:30,332 --> 00:21:33,210 Because Ramsey and his men are anarchists. 267 00:21:34,044 --> 00:21:37,214 I had to be sure you weren't here to fuel their struggle. 268 00:21:41,260 --> 00:21:44,513 I like the way your eyes pick up the color of your tunic. 269 00:21:46,056 --> 00:21:51,061 We do not interfere in the domestic affairs of other societies. 270 00:21:51,228 --> 00:21:52,479 But you can interact? 271 00:21:52,646 --> 00:21:56,317 Of course. Otherwise, how can we learn? 272 00:21:56,900 --> 00:22:00,029 Is that why you're here with me tonight? To learn? 273 00:22:00,988 --> 00:22:02,323 Yes. 274 00:22:02,489 --> 00:22:05,534 - About our society? - Yes. 275 00:22:07,661 --> 00:22:12,374 Well, in our society, it is the men who are the fortunate ones, 276 00:22:12,583 --> 00:22:15,628 enjoying all life has to offer... 277 00:22:15,794 --> 00:22:20,215 ...while we women devote ourselves to the obligation of making life work. 278 00:22:22,301 --> 00:22:27,306 In our society, we share the responsibilities and pleasures. 279 00:22:28,015 --> 00:22:32,311 Which is why I am here with you while the women look for Ramsey. 280 00:22:33,020 --> 00:22:37,107 Remind me to thank them when they come back for giving us this time. 281 00:22:45,532 --> 00:22:49,620 You resist. Don't you find me attractive? 282 00:22:52,206 --> 00:22:54,917 Yes, I find you very attractive. 283 00:22:55,876 --> 00:22:58,212 You attract me like no man ever has. 284 00:22:58,379 --> 00:23:02,925 It's not my function to seduce or be seduced 285 00:23:03,092 --> 00:23:05,135 by the leader of another world. 286 00:23:06,262 --> 00:23:08,347 - It's not the reason. - No. 287 00:23:08,514 --> 00:23:11,016 But will you still respect me tomorrow? 288 00:23:11,183 --> 00:23:12,768 I hope so. 289 00:23:25,364 --> 00:23:26,448 Thank you, Trent. 290 00:23:28,951 --> 00:23:30,411 You may go. 291 00:23:40,004 --> 00:23:43,048 Compliments of the USS Enterprise. 292 00:23:46,677 --> 00:23:49,346 It's called an Albeni meditation crystal. 293 00:23:54,184 --> 00:23:56,186 Very impressive. 294 00:23:57,938 --> 00:24:00,357 Now I must repay you in kind. 295 00:24:09,241 --> 00:24:12,912 Five months in a rescue pod no bigger than this room 296 00:24:13,078 --> 00:24:16,457 is an eternity I hope none of you will ever have to face. 297 00:24:18,500 --> 00:24:20,711 When we finally made it here... 298 00:24:22,296 --> 00:24:26,800 ...we thought we'd died and gone to heaven. You've seen the women here. 299 00:24:26,967 --> 00:24:30,137 They're tall and strong and very lovely. 300 00:24:30,304 --> 00:24:34,224 But after the newness wore off, we saw how the men were treated. 301 00:24:36,560 --> 00:24:40,189 There's no votes. There's no opinions. 302 00:24:40,940 --> 00:24:42,232 There's no respect. 303 00:24:42,441 --> 00:24:45,736 None of which is your concern any longer, Mr. Ramsey. 304 00:24:49,323 --> 00:24:52,701 Call the others in, please. It's time to leave. 305 00:24:52,868 --> 00:24:56,330 Despite their problems, we like it here on Angel One. 306 00:24:56,497 --> 00:24:58,332 We're not going anywhere. 307 00:24:58,499 --> 00:25:00,042 But Mistress Beata... 308 00:25:00,209 --> 00:25:04,338 Be damned. Her wish is not my command, and neither is yours. 309 00:25:04,505 --> 00:25:06,090 You can't force us to go. 310 00:25:06,715 --> 00:25:08,801 Mr. Ramsey is correct. 311 00:25:09,260 --> 00:25:11,262 The Odin was not a starship, 312 00:25:11,428 --> 00:25:14,431 so her crew is not bound by the Prime Directive. 313 00:25:15,140 --> 00:25:19,979 If he and the others wish to stay here, there is nothing we can do. 314 00:25:32,950 --> 00:25:36,745 Bridge to sickbay. How are you doing, Doctor? 315 00:25:36,912 --> 00:25:39,331 We have more sick than we do beds. 316 00:25:40,416 --> 00:25:44,628 So far I've had to confine over 300 to their private quarters. 317 00:25:44,795 --> 00:25:49,008 We're going to be badly undermanned if we engage the Romulans in battle. 318 00:25:49,174 --> 00:25:51,760 The Romulans are your problem, Lieutenant. 319 00:25:51,927 --> 00:25:54,179 Finding an inoculant is mine. 320 00:25:55,472 --> 00:25:58,392 This virus mutates every 20 minutes. 321 00:25:58,892 --> 00:26:02,813 But we haven't had any fatalities... yet. 322 00:26:02,980 --> 00:26:06,400 If this continues, there'll be no one to run the ship. 323 00:26:06,567 --> 00:26:08,694 If this continues, Lt La Forge, 324 00:26:08,861 --> 00:26:11,280 nobody will be healthy enough to care. 325 00:26:13,449 --> 00:26:14,950 Yar to Enterprise. 326 00:26:15,743 --> 00:26:17,578 Enterprise here. Go ahead. 327 00:26:17,745 --> 00:26:20,331 Prepare to beam three to our previous location. 328 00:26:20,497 --> 00:26:23,542 After re-grouping with Cmdr Riker, we'll return to the ship. 329 00:26:24,084 --> 00:26:28,422 Make that on the double. We have a medical emergency brewing here. 330 00:26:28,589 --> 00:26:33,010 One third of the crew is down, and word from the Neutral Zone is 331 00:26:33,177 --> 00:26:35,846 more Romulan vessels are converging there. 332 00:26:36,013 --> 00:26:38,557 I'll inform the Commander. Yar out. 333 00:26:40,184 --> 00:26:41,727 One thing before we go. 334 00:26:42,478 --> 00:26:46,148 You said you were expecting us. Why? 335 00:26:47,066 --> 00:26:49,068 I can't answer that. 336 00:26:52,696 --> 00:26:54,281 We wish you well, Mr. Ramsey. 337 00:26:57,076 --> 00:26:58,035 Energize. 338 00:27:06,669 --> 00:27:08,254 They're gone. 339 00:27:22,977 --> 00:27:26,438 How refreshing, to be with a man who knows what he wants. 340 00:27:26,605 --> 00:27:29,108 And doesn't have to be told by a woman? 341 00:27:29,275 --> 00:27:30,651 Exactly. 342 00:27:31,944 --> 00:27:34,905 I knew you were bright enough to understand. 343 00:27:35,072 --> 00:27:39,368 See, women, by our very nature, want only what is best for their men. 344 00:27:39,868 --> 00:27:44,081 Men are not objects to be possessed, Mistress Beata. 345 00:27:44,873 --> 00:27:47,293 Of course they're not. 346 00:27:48,419 --> 00:27:51,589 It was merely a figure of speech. 347 00:28:00,139 --> 00:28:01,015 Enter. 348 00:28:03,225 --> 00:28:06,729 What is so important that you intrude upon my privacy? 349 00:28:06,895 --> 00:28:11,567 They have returned, Mistress, but without Ramsey or the others. 350 00:28:17,031 --> 00:28:20,200 Your advanced technology has proven inadequate? 351 00:28:21,410 --> 00:28:22,494 What happened? 352 00:28:22,661 --> 00:28:26,040 Mr. Ramsey and the other survivors refused to leave. 353 00:28:26,707 --> 00:28:29,168 You gave me your solemn word. 354 00:28:33,422 --> 00:28:35,966 I'm sorry, there's nothing else we can do. 355 00:28:37,301 --> 00:28:39,595 I'm sorry as well. 356 00:28:45,225 --> 00:28:47,895 Since you refuse to take them with you... 357 00:28:48,520 --> 00:28:52,316 ...I am left with no choice but to sentence them all to death. 358 00:29:03,494 --> 00:29:05,079 Come. 359 00:29:15,714 --> 00:29:19,593 It looks horrible... tastes worse, 360 00:29:19,760 --> 00:29:23,264 but it's absolutely guaranteed to make you feel better. 361 00:29:37,987 --> 00:29:42,575 I knew you'd like it. Are you wearing cologne? 362 00:29:43,951 --> 00:29:47,538 Like something I smelled earlier, something... Klingon. 363 00:29:49,331 --> 00:29:52,626 Lt Worf and I... detected the same scent... 364 00:29:52,793 --> 00:29:57,923 when we bumped into your son... at the holodeck. 365 00:29:59,341 --> 00:30:00,634 It's that smell. 366 00:30:01,760 --> 00:30:04,013 That's how the virus travels. 367 00:30:04,805 --> 00:30:10,603 An airborne particle whose sweet scent inspires deep inhalation. 368 00:30:11,645 --> 00:30:15,024 And once inside the body, it becomes that damn virus. 369 00:30:15,190 --> 00:30:16,984 I have work to do. 370 00:30:19,695 --> 00:30:21,989 You are excused, Doctor. 371 00:30:26,702 --> 00:30:29,371 What's the latest on the medical situation? 372 00:30:29,538 --> 00:30:33,667 Dr Crusher feels the virus will run unchecked through the entire ship. 373 00:30:33,834 --> 00:30:37,087 Attempts to develop an inoculant have ended in failure. 374 00:30:37,254 --> 00:30:41,091 Lt La Forge still has bridge command, pending your return, sir. 375 00:30:41,800 --> 00:30:44,678 And the Romulans entering the Neutral Zone? 376 00:30:44,845 --> 00:30:49,767 The outpost reports seven Romulan battle cruisers within sensor range. 377 00:30:49,934 --> 00:30:52,478 The USS Berlin answered the distress call. 378 00:30:52,645 --> 00:30:54,563 However, if hostilities erupt, 379 00:30:54,730 --> 00:30:57,775 the outpost and the starship will be out-gunned. 380 00:30:58,734 --> 00:31:03,530 They feel the Enterprise's presence will be a vital show of force. 381 00:31:03,739 --> 00:31:07,618 Some show of force. The Enterprise could fly on autopilot, 382 00:31:07,785 --> 00:31:12,289 but with that virus around, we'll be in sorry shape if things turn ugly. 383 00:31:15,167 --> 00:31:16,585 It's time we leave. 384 00:31:16,752 --> 00:31:20,756 It doesn't feel right with Beata determined to execute those people. 385 00:31:20,923 --> 00:31:25,052 She has to find them first. They've been fugitives for years. 386 00:31:25,219 --> 00:31:27,346 They must be good at evading capture. 387 00:31:30,140 --> 00:31:31,725 Something's wrong. 388 00:31:37,856 --> 00:31:42,069 Before you go back to your ship, there's something I want you to see. 389 00:31:51,829 --> 00:31:57,418 We were no harm to anyone. Why did you tell them where we were? 390 00:31:57,585 --> 00:32:01,255 You brought this upon yourself... you and the traitor. 391 00:32:02,298 --> 00:32:06,343 One does not need technology to follow Mistress Ariel 392 00:32:06,510 --> 00:32:08,679 sneaking out to warn her husband. 393 00:32:10,222 --> 00:32:12,016 Let her stand with him now. 394 00:32:15,436 --> 00:32:18,230 For tomorrow, they will die together. 395 00:32:27,990 --> 00:32:30,576 Your "advanced society" uses executions 396 00:32:30,743 --> 00:32:33,245 to suppress those who reject your views? 397 00:32:33,412 --> 00:32:37,917 - I don't expect you to understand. - Why, because I'm only a man? 398 00:32:41,378 --> 00:32:43,881 You'll accomplish nothing with that attitude. 399 00:32:52,765 --> 00:32:53,891 Mistress Beata... 400 00:32:54,892 --> 00:32:58,896 ...if you had an alternative to executing Ramsey and his followers, 401 00:32:59,063 --> 00:33:00,856 would you take it? 402 00:33:02,399 --> 00:33:04,944 Is that not the way of an advanced society? 403 00:33:06,153 --> 00:33:09,240 Then let us meet with them one last time. 404 00:33:09,406 --> 00:33:12,159 Let me try to convince them to leave with us. 405 00:33:14,495 --> 00:33:16,288 Will you include others here 406 00:33:16,455 --> 00:33:18,999 who choose to follow Ramsey and his group? 407 00:33:19,917 --> 00:33:22,086 Yes, all of them. 408 00:33:38,936 --> 00:33:42,731 Mistress Beata is willing to give you a second chance. 409 00:33:42,898 --> 00:33:46,694 We're prepared to take your entire group with us. 410 00:33:49,780 --> 00:33:51,782 That's very kind of you. 411 00:33:55,619 --> 00:33:57,413 But we're not going. 412 00:33:59,582 --> 00:34:02,293 Haven't you been paying attention, Ramsey? 413 00:34:02,918 --> 00:34:05,838 You're scheduled to be executed tomorrow. 414 00:34:07,089 --> 00:34:08,674 We don't want to die. 415 00:34:15,681 --> 00:34:17,474 We don't want to leave either. 416 00:34:18,183 --> 00:34:22,146 There's no time to debate the issues. You're leaving, like it or not. 417 00:34:22,980 --> 00:34:28,027 Excuse me, Commander, but removing these people against their will 418 00:34:28,193 --> 00:34:32,823 would violate several regulations, including the Prime Directive. 419 00:34:32,990 --> 00:34:34,992 I realize that, Mr. Data. 420 00:34:36,619 --> 00:34:38,871 I'd rather face a court-martial 421 00:34:39,038 --> 00:34:43,042 than live with the guilt of leaving these people to their death. 422 00:34:43,208 --> 00:34:47,296 - Cmdr Riker to the Enterprise. - Enterprise. Crusher here. 423 00:34:48,213 --> 00:34:50,466 Must be worse there than we thought. 424 00:34:50,633 --> 00:34:52,468 Doctor, where's Lt La Forge? 425 00:34:52,635 --> 00:34:55,554 He's right here, but he's in bad shape. 426 00:34:56,347 --> 00:34:59,892 Notify the transporter room I have 14 to beam up. 427 00:35:01,352 --> 00:35:02,978 I can't allow it. 428 00:35:03,145 --> 00:35:06,273 This virus is totally out of control here. 429 00:35:07,358 --> 00:35:11,403 Doctor, these people are facing their deaths down here. 430 00:35:11,946 --> 00:35:14,406 They might be facing the same here. 431 00:35:14,573 --> 00:35:19,245 Until I have a better idea of what this is, no one beams up. 432 00:35:19,411 --> 00:35:21,622 I'm sorry, Will, but you must wait. 433 00:35:23,082 --> 00:35:27,795 Understood. Doctor, would this virus have any effect on Mr. Data? 434 00:35:29,380 --> 00:35:30,965 Not likely. 435 00:35:32,091 --> 00:35:34,176 You're going back there alone. 436 00:35:34,802 --> 00:35:38,681 Get the Enterprise into the Neutral Zone before it's too late. 437 00:35:45,437 --> 00:35:48,107 This is Data, standing by to beam up. 438 00:35:56,574 --> 00:35:58,158 What of them? 439 00:36:03,831 --> 00:36:05,833 I don't know. 440 00:36:21,689 --> 00:36:25,944 Mistress Beata invites you to witness this morning's reaffirmation 441 00:36:26,111 --> 00:36:28,196 of Angel One's moral imperative. 442 00:36:28,905 --> 00:36:32,200 Is that the civilized word for murder on this world? 443 00:36:32,700 --> 00:36:34,911 You send Mistress Beata our regrets. 444 00:36:35,954 --> 00:36:39,958 - The Elected One will not... - Enterprise to Cmdr Riker. 445 00:36:40,125 --> 00:36:43,712 - They're still here. - Riker here. 446 00:36:43,920 --> 00:36:47,924 I said to go to the Neutral Zone immediately. Explain the delay. 447 00:36:48,091 --> 00:36:51,511 Actually, sir, you ordered me to reach the Neutral Zone 448 00:36:51,678 --> 00:36:53,263 before it is too late. 449 00:36:53,722 --> 00:36:57,308 After relieving Lt La Forge, I computed the length of time 450 00:36:57,475 --> 00:37:02,397 the outpost and the USS Berlin can withstand a Romulan attack, 451 00:37:02,564 --> 00:37:06,818 and deducted our time to destination at maximum warp speed. 452 00:37:06,985 --> 00:37:10,280 That leaves Dr Crusher 48 minutes 453 00:37:10,447 --> 00:37:12,949 to develop an inoculant to the virus. 454 00:37:13,116 --> 00:37:16,786 - So we still have time to act. - 48 minutes. 455 00:37:16,953 --> 00:37:19,080 47, sir. 456 00:37:20,290 --> 00:37:22,625 Perhaps, Data, perhaps. 457 00:37:22,792 --> 00:37:26,337 Thank you for following my orders so precisely. 458 00:37:28,798 --> 00:37:30,550 On second thought, Trent, 459 00:37:30,717 --> 00:37:34,512 we would be honored to witness your moral imperative in action. 460 00:37:47,150 --> 00:37:51,571 We have determined that the heretical teachings of Ramsey and his followers 461 00:37:51,738 --> 00:37:54,866 are inconsistent with harmonious life on Angel One. 462 00:37:55,700 --> 00:38:01,247 Our patient efforts to silence revolutionary voices have failed. 463 00:38:07,670 --> 00:38:11,716 Therefore, we are left with none but the most final alternative. 464 00:38:28,650 --> 00:38:31,444 As you can see, we are not without compassion. 465 00:38:32,862 --> 00:38:35,281 Your deaths will be swift and painless. 466 00:38:36,324 --> 00:38:41,413 Mistress Beata, before we see living examples of your compassion, 467 00:38:41,579 --> 00:38:42,539 may I speak? 468 00:38:42,706 --> 00:38:44,457 Is this a plea for leniency? 469 00:38:44,624 --> 00:38:46,084 Nothing of the sort. 470 00:38:46,251 --> 00:38:48,211 As the governing body here, 471 00:38:48,378 --> 00:38:53,007 you're entitled to execute your laws, or your citizens, as you see fit. 472 00:38:54,259 --> 00:38:58,012 Make your point so we can proceed with this unpleasant business. 473 00:38:58,763 --> 00:39:02,767 When you spoke of the prisoners, you used the term revolutionary. 474 00:39:02,934 --> 00:39:06,813 Indeed, death has been known to stop revolutions. 475 00:39:08,565 --> 00:39:13,069 But I suspect it's not a revolution that Angel One is hoping to stop. 476 00:39:13,820 --> 00:39:14,904 It's evolution. 477 00:39:15,613 --> 00:39:18,742 Mr. Ramsey and the Odin survivors 478 00:39:18,908 --> 00:39:22,912 did not initiate the waves of dissent rippling through your planet. 479 00:39:23,079 --> 00:39:25,498 Their presence here merely reinforced 480 00:39:25,665 --> 00:39:29,919 the change in attitudes between men and women that was already under way. 481 00:39:30,086 --> 00:39:35,508 They became symbols around whom those with similar views gathered. 482 00:39:36,342 --> 00:39:38,261 You may eliminate the symbols, 483 00:39:39,054 --> 00:39:43,141 but that does not mean death to the issues those symbols represent. 484 00:39:43,850 --> 00:39:48,897 No power in the universe can hope to stop the force of evolution. 485 00:39:49,064 --> 00:39:50,648 Be warned. 486 00:39:53,485 --> 00:39:56,571 The execution of Mr. Ramsey and his followers 487 00:39:57,280 --> 00:40:00,408 may elevate them to the status of martyrs. 488 00:40:02,243 --> 00:40:04,788 Martyrs cannot be silenced. 489 00:40:52,836 --> 00:40:54,003 Stop. 490 00:41:03,179 --> 00:41:05,849 We will adjourn to consider your words. 491 00:41:23,491 --> 00:41:24,826 Thank you. 492 00:41:27,912 --> 00:41:29,914 I don't know if it was enough. 493 00:41:33,326 --> 00:41:37,205 - Sickbay to Bridge. - Go ahead, Doctor. 494 00:41:37,372 --> 00:41:38,957 Bingo, Data. 495 00:41:40,417 --> 00:41:45,088 Bingo? I fail to see the relevance, Doctor. 496 00:41:45,297 --> 00:41:47,674 Is that not an ancient Earth game? 497 00:41:48,341 --> 00:41:53,555 It's also a reference to success. I've got the inoculant. 498 00:41:53,722 --> 00:41:57,309 Excellent, Doctor. We still have 17 minutes left. 499 00:41:57,476 --> 00:42:01,605 I will inform the away team immediately. Enterprise to Riker. 500 00:42:02,230 --> 00:42:05,233 We are now ready to beam you up, Commander. 501 00:42:05,400 --> 00:42:09,446 Data, Ramsey and the prisoners are with us in the Great Hall. 502 00:42:09,613 --> 00:42:13,492 Lock in the transporter. Prepare to evacuate the entire group. 503 00:42:13,658 --> 00:42:18,121 - But for now, stand by. - Understood, Commander. 504 00:42:32,511 --> 00:42:37,432 On consideration, this legislature has voted to stay the execution. 505 00:42:38,975 --> 00:42:41,645 Their children will be returned immediately. 506 00:42:42,604 --> 00:42:44,898 Do not rejoice prematurely. 507 00:42:45,649 --> 00:42:48,485 Ramsey and his followers are to be exiled 508 00:42:48,652 --> 00:42:51,029 to a distant and unpopulated region. 509 00:42:51,613 --> 00:42:53,740 Life will be difficult there, 510 00:42:53,907 --> 00:42:59,579 with little time for revolutionary... or evolutionary upheaval. 511 00:43:00,705 --> 00:43:04,042 As some observed, we may not be able to stop evolution, 512 00:43:04,876 --> 00:43:07,921 but perhaps we can reduce it to a slow crawl. 513 00:43:10,924 --> 00:43:14,803 For a man, you can be very clever, Cmdr Riker. 514 00:43:20,684 --> 00:43:22,269 Riker to Enterprise. 515 00:43:23,437 --> 00:43:25,897 Belay my previous order, Mr. Data. 516 00:43:26,064 --> 00:43:29,693 There will now be only three to beam up. Energize. 517 00:43:39,119 --> 00:43:40,704 Welcome home. 518 00:43:40,871 --> 00:43:42,873 It's good to be back. 519 00:43:43,081 --> 00:43:46,543 - Are they recovering? - Slowly, but yes. 520 00:43:47,753 --> 00:43:49,045 And the Captain? 521 00:43:49,212 --> 00:43:51,757 The Captain is fine, thank you. 522 00:43:56,553 --> 00:44:01,600 Mr. Data has been briefing me on the away team's comportment, Number One. 523 00:44:02,476 --> 00:44:04,644 We... improvised, sir. 524 00:44:06,396 --> 00:44:08,106 I look forward to your reports. 525 00:44:08,523 --> 00:44:13,945 - Time to pay the Romulans a call? - Set course for the Neutral Zone. 526 00:44:14,529 --> 00:44:15,947 Warp six. 527 00:44:16,156 --> 00:44:20,202 Coordinates set. Warp six. On your mark, sir. 528 00:44:23,914 --> 00:44:25,165 Sir? 529 00:44:28,794 --> 00:44:30,045 Engage.