1 00:00:07,558 --> 00:00:12,271 Captain, Starfleet have reported a disturbance in the Neutral Zone. 2 00:00:12,479 --> 00:00:13,731 Of what nature? 3 00:00:14,857 --> 00:00:18,610 A battle. Quadrant nine, coordinates 070, mark three. 4 00:00:18,777 --> 00:00:20,779 There's no information who was involved. 5 00:00:20,946 --> 00:00:23,324 - They ask if we can investigate. - Answer yes. 6 00:00:23,490 --> 00:00:25,868 - Mr. La Forge, lay in the course. - Aye, sir. 7 00:00:26,035 --> 00:00:29,121 No reports of any Federation vessels in that area. 8 00:00:29,330 --> 00:00:31,373 - Ferengi? - Out of their territory. 9 00:00:31,540 --> 00:00:34,752 - Shall we separate the saucer? - Let's get more information first. 10 00:00:34,918 --> 00:00:36,628 Course set, Captain. 11 00:00:36,795 --> 00:00:39,048 - Speed, warp seven. - Aye, sir, warp seven. 12 00:00:39,214 --> 00:00:40,549 Engage. 13 00:00:49,475 --> 00:00:51,935 We are now approaching the Neutral Zone. 14 00:00:52,102 --> 00:00:56,440 Sir, sensors indicate recent photon explosions and phaser activity. 15 00:00:56,607 --> 00:00:59,068 I've analyzed the explosions' residue. 16 00:00:59,234 --> 00:01:04,156 This is of no known Ferengi design. It is possibly Romulan. 17 00:01:04,948 --> 00:01:07,034 There's a name we haven't heard for a while. 18 00:01:07,201 --> 00:01:09,203 I could go longer without hearing it. 19 00:01:09,370 --> 00:01:12,289 If they have returned to this sector, we should know. 20 00:01:12,456 --> 00:01:15,125 - Mr. Worf, any further activity? - Negative, sir. 21 00:01:15,793 --> 00:01:19,004 - Slow to half impulse. - Going to one-half impulse. 22 00:01:24,093 --> 00:01:26,595 Now entering quadrant 907, mark three. 23 00:01:26,762 --> 00:01:29,515 Shields and deflectors up. Go to yellow alert. 24 00:01:29,682 --> 00:01:32,935 I have located a vessel, sir. It is drifting. 25 00:01:34,228 --> 00:01:36,647 - Put it on main viewer. - Aye, sir. 26 00:01:39,525 --> 00:01:40,901 Magnify. 27 00:01:43,070 --> 00:01:45,322 Their life-support systems are failing. 28 00:01:45,489 --> 00:01:48,659 Propulsion, navigation, and all communication inoperative. 29 00:01:48,826 --> 00:01:50,911 - Any trace of the other vessel? - No, sir. 30 00:01:51,120 --> 00:01:53,122 If it is Romulan it could be cloaked. 31 00:01:53,288 --> 00:01:55,541 Tell Starfleet we're entering the Neutral Zone. 32 00:01:55,708 --> 00:01:58,752 - Yes, sir. - Mr. La Forge, take us in closer. 33 00:01:59,294 --> 00:02:00,254 Aye, sir. 34 00:02:01,422 --> 00:02:02,965 Stay sharp, everyone. 35 00:02:13,517 --> 00:02:14,893 It's Talarian. 36 00:02:17,187 --> 00:02:20,316 - Life signs? - Nothing yet, sir. 37 00:02:20,482 --> 00:02:25,612 I have identified the vessel. The Batris, a general cargo vessel. 38 00:02:25,821 --> 00:02:27,865 A long way from home. 39 00:02:28,032 --> 00:02:29,325 Keep alert. 40 00:02:32,745 --> 00:02:34,955 Captain, possible life signs. 41 00:02:35,122 --> 00:02:36,623 What do you mean, "possible"? 42 00:02:36,790 --> 00:02:39,918 The readings emanate from what's left of Main Engineering. 43 00:02:40,127 --> 00:02:45,090 Radioactive clutter is making positive determination difficult. 44 00:02:45,257 --> 00:02:47,009 I'll prepare an away team. 45 00:02:47,176 --> 00:02:51,388 Lt Yar, stay at your post. If this is the result of a Romulan attack, 46 00:02:51,555 --> 00:02:53,307 they may still be in the area. 47 00:02:53,474 --> 00:02:56,852 - Aye, sir. - Data, Geordi, let's go. 48 00:02:57,519 --> 00:03:02,107 Mr. La Forge, are we close enough to use a Visual Acuity Transmitter? 49 00:03:02,274 --> 00:03:05,319 - We can certainly try it, sir. - Please do. 50 00:03:06,362 --> 00:03:07,488 And, Number One...? 51 00:03:09,281 --> 00:03:11,825 Everything about this seems wrong. 52 00:03:12,034 --> 00:03:14,912 Agreed. It smells like a trap. Let's go. 53 00:03:37,267 --> 00:03:40,353 Space, the final frontier. 54 00:03:42,063 --> 00:03:45,984 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 55 00:03:46,193 --> 00:03:50,280 Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds... 56 00:03:52,115 --> 00:03:55,785 ...to seek out new life and new civilizations... 57 00:03:56,703 --> 00:04:00,373 ...to boldly go where no one has gone before. 58 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:08,225 Captain's log, stardate 41503. 7. We have entered the Neutral Zone, 59 00:05:08,433 --> 00:05:12,187 where a Talarian freighter has been severely damaged in battle. 60 00:05:12,354 --> 00:05:14,481 I have sent an away team to investigate. 61 00:05:14,648 --> 00:05:17,067 What exactly does this device do? 62 00:05:17,234 --> 00:05:20,320 We've been working on a way to transmit what my visor sees. 63 00:05:20,487 --> 00:05:22,781 If it works, the bridge will be able to monitor us. 64 00:05:22,948 --> 00:05:24,283 It has restrictions. 65 00:05:24,491 --> 00:05:28,745 The information from Geordi's visor is difficult to encode. 66 00:05:28,912 --> 00:05:30,998 The signal breaks down easily. 67 00:05:31,165 --> 00:05:33,375 - So not much range? - Exactly. 68 00:05:33,542 --> 00:05:37,546 The effective range is only a few kilometers, but we're working on it. 69 00:05:37,921 --> 00:05:40,799 - La Forge to bridge. - This is the bridge. 70 00:05:41,008 --> 00:05:43,302 Worf, I've switched on the transmitter. 71 00:05:43,468 --> 00:05:46,847 We are receiving. The signal is strong. 72 00:05:47,014 --> 00:05:49,766 OK, Worf, I'm switching off for transport. 73 00:05:56,940 --> 00:06:00,611 Set phasers on stun. Let's be ready for anything. 74 00:06:02,154 --> 00:06:03,906 Energize. 75 00:06:16,585 --> 00:06:20,255 - La Forge to bridge. - This is the Enterprise. 76 00:06:20,422 --> 00:06:23,258 Captain, I'm switching on the transmitter. 77 00:06:23,425 --> 00:06:26,303 Ready to receive. On main viewer. 78 00:06:26,470 --> 00:06:27,429 Aye, sir. 79 00:06:39,149 --> 00:06:40,817 Extraordinary! 80 00:06:51,537 --> 00:06:53,789 Now I'm beginning to understand him. 81 00:06:57,626 --> 00:06:59,419 Geordi, what's that? 82 00:06:59,586 --> 00:07:02,089 - Over to the left. - What? 83 00:07:02,297 --> 00:07:04,299 Yes, that. No, no, back. 84 00:07:05,342 --> 00:07:09,221 Yes, that. Right there. What is that? 85 00:07:10,514 --> 00:07:12,099 That's Cmdr Riker. 86 00:07:13,642 --> 00:07:21,525 To me it's just an undefined form standing in a... visual frenzy. 87 00:07:21,733 --> 00:07:26,238 Can you... filter out the extraneous information? 88 00:07:26,405 --> 00:07:31,577 - No, I get it all simultaneously. - But it's... just a jumble. 89 00:07:31,743 --> 00:07:33,704 How can you make head or tail of that? 90 00:07:33,912 --> 00:07:37,749 I select what I want and then... disregard the rest. 91 00:07:37,916 --> 00:07:40,085 But how is that possible? 92 00:07:40,252 --> 00:07:42,087 How, in a noisy room, 93 00:07:42,254 --> 00:07:46,049 can you select one specific voice or sound? 94 00:07:46,216 --> 00:07:49,178 - Of course, something you learn. - Exactly. 95 00:07:49,344 --> 00:07:53,098 It's something I've learned. Does that make it more clear? 96 00:07:53,307 --> 00:07:54,433 Look over at Data. 97 00:08:00,689 --> 00:08:02,482 There's an aura around him. 98 00:08:02,649 --> 00:08:05,611 Well, of course, he's an android. 99 00:08:05,777 --> 00:08:09,990 You say that as if you think that's what we all see. 100 00:08:10,199 --> 00:08:11,575 Don't you? 101 00:08:11,742 --> 00:08:15,245 Sir, I hate to break this up, but... 102 00:08:16,580 --> 00:08:21,251 Yes, of course, Number One. Proceed. 103 00:08:21,418 --> 00:08:22,377 Let's go. 104 00:09:21,937 --> 00:09:24,606 I am detecting high levels of deuterium gas, 105 00:09:24,731 --> 00:09:27,067 probably from leakage in the drive system. 106 00:09:27,276 --> 00:09:29,528 - Toxic? - Not as yet, sir. 107 00:09:35,659 --> 00:09:39,121 The life signs are emanating from the far side of Engineering. 108 00:09:39,288 --> 00:09:43,417 - What's the safest way around? - All routes are equally dangerous. 109 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:45,878 What's the least dangerous? 110 00:09:46,044 --> 00:09:48,130 There is no significant difference. 111 00:09:50,799 --> 00:09:52,384 Steady on. 112 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:12,946 Cmdr Riker! 113 00:10:14,364 --> 00:10:16,533 - Commander! - Yes, Geordi? 114 00:10:16,742 --> 00:10:19,620 There's a fissure in the bulkhead. 115 00:10:19,786 --> 00:10:22,998 The skin of the ship is losing its integrity. 116 00:10:23,207 --> 00:10:25,959 - Where is it? I can't see it. - Right there. 117 00:10:29,463 --> 00:10:31,590 Geordi, step closer. 118 00:10:38,263 --> 00:10:42,100 It looks to me like a spectrograph indicating metal fatigue. 119 00:10:42,267 --> 00:10:46,188 - Is that how you interpret it? - Very good, Captain. Exactly right. 120 00:10:47,481 --> 00:10:49,525 How long before this hull ruptures? 121 00:10:49,733 --> 00:10:55,405 It's impossible to be exact. I'd say five minutes. Probably less. 122 00:10:56,031 --> 00:10:57,282 Let's go. 123 00:11:13,632 --> 00:11:15,592 Geordi, we've lost transmission. 124 00:11:15,759 --> 00:11:19,596 Signal overload. I'm surprised it lasted this long. 125 00:11:29,773 --> 00:11:31,942 We've reached the core, Captain. 126 00:11:32,109 --> 00:11:36,280 The life signs are very strong, sir. They are coming from over there. 127 00:11:36,446 --> 00:11:40,534 - Is there any other way around? - Negative. This is the only way. 128 00:11:40,742 --> 00:11:43,495 The safest way to proceed is for me to cross alone. 129 00:11:43,662 --> 00:11:46,623 The heat and toxic gases have less effect on me. 130 00:11:47,541 --> 00:11:48,500 Agreed. 131 00:11:59,928 --> 00:12:02,264 Captain, Data's gone ahead. 132 00:12:02,431 --> 00:12:05,517 The life signs are from the far side of Engineering. 133 00:12:11,481 --> 00:12:14,943 I've found them, sir. The door to their compartment is jammed. 134 00:12:25,496 --> 00:12:28,790 The control mechanism's not operative, sir. 135 00:12:34,087 --> 00:12:37,132 This is Cmdr Riker of the USS Enterprise. 136 00:12:37,299 --> 00:12:38,675 Do you hear me? 137 00:12:41,678 --> 00:12:45,349 I advise against the use of phasers. The gas build-up is too great. 138 00:12:45,516 --> 00:12:48,852 A phaser discharge now could blow us all outta here. 139 00:12:49,019 --> 00:12:50,437 Shall I, sir? 140 00:12:51,021 --> 00:12:55,567 - What's going on? - We're about to force the door. 141 00:13:15,087 --> 00:13:17,256 What is it? What do you see? 142 00:13:17,422 --> 00:13:18,757 Klingons. 143 00:13:18,966 --> 00:13:20,634 Klingons? 144 00:13:27,616 --> 00:13:30,953 - I am Korris. - We'll handle the formalities later. 145 00:13:31,036 --> 00:13:34,248 We have to get off this ship. Are there any other survivors? 146 00:13:34,707 --> 00:13:36,167 No. 147 00:13:37,585 --> 00:13:40,838 I believe I've found a quicker way out of here, sir. 148 00:13:41,797 --> 00:13:42,756 Check him out. 149 00:13:46,594 --> 00:13:48,304 He is alive, sir, but just barely. 150 00:13:48,512 --> 00:13:50,347 Then pick up the body and let's go. 151 00:13:50,514 --> 00:13:51,474 No! 152 00:13:53,601 --> 00:13:56,771 - I will carry him. - As you wish. 153 00:13:56,896 --> 00:13:58,898 Come on, let's go! 154 00:14:00,316 --> 00:14:02,568 Tasha, go to transporter room three. 155 00:14:03,194 --> 00:14:05,571 I want you there when the away team returns. 156 00:14:05,738 --> 00:14:06,697 Aye, sir. 157 00:14:16,791 --> 00:14:20,127 Commander, we are out of time! This ship is blowing! 158 00:14:21,420 --> 00:14:23,881 Transporter room, have you got a lock on us? 159 00:14:24,006 --> 00:14:27,802 Too much interference. Get further away from Engineering. 160 00:14:27,968 --> 00:14:31,680 Sir, Engineering is critical. Destruction is imminent. 161 00:14:31,847 --> 00:14:33,516 There are no options! Do it! 162 00:14:33,682 --> 00:14:34,642 Now! 163 00:15:23,899 --> 00:15:26,235 Bridge, this is Cmdr Riker. 164 00:15:26,402 --> 00:15:29,321 We are taking the survivors to sickbay. 165 00:15:31,949 --> 00:15:36,328 - I'll be in sickbay. - Request permission to join you. 166 00:15:37,204 --> 00:15:38,164 Granted. 167 00:15:44,753 --> 00:15:48,424 - The debris is still being analyzed. - Inform me when it's completed. 168 00:15:48,591 --> 00:15:50,009 Aye, sir. 169 00:15:53,387 --> 00:15:57,141 - Situation, Doctor? - His injuries are very critical. 170 00:16:03,189 --> 00:16:05,483 I'm Jean-Luc Picard, Captain of this vessel. 171 00:16:05,649 --> 00:16:08,152 I am Korris, Captain of the Klingon Defense Force. 172 00:16:08,235 --> 00:16:09,862 This is Lt Konmel. 173 00:16:10,821 --> 00:16:12,990 Would you mind telling me what has happened? 174 00:16:13,157 --> 00:16:17,912 We were passengers. The Talarians were taking us to Outpost MZ5. 175 00:16:18,078 --> 00:16:20,748 What was the vessel doing in the Neutral Zone? 176 00:16:20,873 --> 00:16:24,043 We were attacked without warning by a Ferengi cruiser. 177 00:16:24,210 --> 00:16:28,214 During battle we must have entered the Neutral Zone. 178 00:16:28,380 --> 00:16:31,509 The weapons were not Ferengi. 179 00:16:31,717 --> 00:16:33,469 What is your name? 180 00:16:33,969 --> 00:16:35,930 I am Lt Worf. 181 00:16:36,680 --> 00:16:39,225 And you are a member of this crew? 182 00:16:39,391 --> 00:16:41,393 Yes. 183 00:16:41,519 --> 00:16:43,312 You are correct. 184 00:16:43,479 --> 00:16:46,565 The weapons were Klingon, but the vessel was Ferengi. 185 00:16:46,774 --> 00:16:51,320 - What precipitated the attack? - I don't know. We were in quarters. 186 00:16:51,445 --> 00:16:54,448 The Captain of the freighter had no combat experience, 187 00:16:54,615 --> 00:16:57,910 so did not anticipate the first attack, which was nearly fatal. 188 00:16:58,119 --> 00:17:00,454 We took control with his permission. 189 00:17:00,579 --> 00:17:02,915 The Ferengi called for surrender. 190 00:17:03,124 --> 00:17:06,043 I told the Captain to agree to all their terms. 191 00:17:06,210 --> 00:17:10,840 We had only one chance, but I was confident that it would be enough. 192 00:17:11,006 --> 00:17:14,802 As adversaries the Ferengi are not very worthy. 193 00:17:14,969 --> 00:17:18,806 Still, your weapons were limited and their vessel superior. 194 00:17:18,973 --> 00:17:24,145 Yes. All we had was a battery of ancient Merculite rockets. 195 00:17:24,353 --> 00:17:27,398 Our only chance was to trick them into lowering their shields. 196 00:17:27,523 --> 00:17:29,692 We reduced power and lured them in. 197 00:17:29,859 --> 00:17:31,694 They suspected nothing. 198 00:17:31,861 --> 00:17:35,281 When they lowered their shields to beam over a boarding party, 199 00:17:35,489 --> 00:17:36,991 we opened fire. 200 00:17:37,158 --> 00:17:39,702 There are some points that I'm not clear about. 201 00:17:39,827 --> 00:17:43,372 Captain... we are hungry and tired. 202 00:17:44,039 --> 00:17:44,999 Of course. 203 00:17:45,207 --> 00:17:49,587 If there is anything else you wish to know, we will be available. 204 00:17:49,712 --> 00:17:53,132 Permission to show our guests to their quarters, Captain. 205 00:17:53,340 --> 00:17:54,717 Permission granted. 206 00:18:05,644 --> 00:18:07,062 What do you think, Captain? 207 00:18:07,188 --> 00:18:09,607 There's more to this than we've been told. 208 00:18:10,649 --> 00:18:13,402 Why was that Talarian ship so far off course? 209 00:18:13,569 --> 00:18:15,905 What was its point of departure? 210 00:18:16,030 --> 00:18:20,117 Why would Klingon officers hitch a ride on a broken-down freighter? 211 00:18:21,076 --> 00:18:24,371 Find out what Starfleet knows about Korris and company. 212 00:18:24,580 --> 00:18:27,625 It'll take 48 hours for a message to get to Starfleet. 213 00:18:27,750 --> 00:18:30,878 They'll be here for a while. Let's find out all we can about them. 214 00:18:32,463 --> 00:18:35,508 Should I have assigned a security team to keep an eye on them? 215 00:18:35,674 --> 00:18:38,219 No. Worf can deal with anything that might arise. 216 00:18:38,385 --> 00:18:43,349 - How's your patient, Doctor? - Not good. I'll keep you posted. 217 00:18:55,736 --> 00:18:57,613 Sit, friend. Let us eat. 218 00:19:08,582 --> 00:19:12,962 I did not know there were Klingons serving on human Starfleet vessels. 219 00:19:13,170 --> 00:19:16,465 As far as I know, I am the only one. 220 00:19:17,383 --> 00:19:22,054 Tell me, what is it like for the hunter to lie down with the prey? 221 00:19:22,930 --> 00:19:26,767 Have they tamed you? Or have you always been docile? 222 00:19:27,476 --> 00:19:31,897 Does it make you gentle? Is your heart filled with peace? 223 00:19:32,106 --> 00:19:35,860 Do glorious battles no longer inspire your dreams? 224 00:19:37,027 --> 00:19:41,615 Why do you mock me? Why do you wish to anger me? 225 00:19:41,782 --> 00:19:44,285 Only to see if it is still possible. 226 00:19:45,286 --> 00:19:46,245 It is. 227 00:19:51,667 --> 00:19:53,461 Dr Crusher! 228 00:19:53,627 --> 00:19:55,588 You'd better come and look at this. 229 00:19:55,754 --> 00:19:59,467 - His condition is worsening. - He's convulsing. Get the hypospray! 230 00:20:09,602 --> 00:20:12,271 Cmdr Korris, this is Capt Picard. 231 00:20:13,230 --> 00:20:14,565 Yes, Captain? 232 00:20:14,732 --> 00:20:17,109 I'm sorry to report your comrade's injuries 233 00:20:17,276 --> 00:20:19,320 are beyond our medical abilities. 234 00:20:28,913 --> 00:20:30,498 He's dying. 235 00:21:30,307 --> 00:21:33,853 Is there any special arrangement you would like for the body? 236 00:21:35,604 --> 00:21:38,107 It is only an empty shell now. 237 00:21:39,233 --> 00:21:41,485 Please, treat it as such. 238 00:21:56,584 --> 00:21:59,503 Kunivas's killer should have been an enemy, 239 00:21:59,628 --> 00:22:01,839 then his death would have been more glorious. 240 00:22:02,006 --> 00:22:06,093 If the opponent was not an enemy, who was it? 241 00:22:06,927 --> 00:22:09,096 Tell me. What really happened? 242 00:22:09,263 --> 00:22:11,432 I do not wish to anger you. 243 00:22:11,640 --> 00:22:15,895 We are, after all, brothers lost among infidels. 244 00:22:17,021 --> 00:22:20,524 Tell me, how is it that you come to this ship? 245 00:22:20,691 --> 00:22:22,693 That uniform? 246 00:22:22,860 --> 00:22:24,737 Through an act of kindness. 247 00:22:24,904 --> 00:22:29,784 The Romulans attacked the Khitomer outpost. Everyone was killed. 248 00:22:29,992 --> 00:22:32,995 I was buried under the rubble and left for dead. 249 00:22:33,162 --> 00:22:36,499 A human Starfleet officer found me. 250 00:22:36,665 --> 00:22:41,879 He took me to his home on Gault and told his wife to raise me as his son. 251 00:22:42,046 --> 00:22:44,173 How old were you? 252 00:22:44,340 --> 00:22:46,759 Before the Age of Inclusion. 253 00:22:48,719 --> 00:22:50,096 That young? 254 00:22:50,262 --> 00:22:53,099 Gault is a farming colony! 255 00:22:56,685 --> 00:23:00,272 When my foster brother and I were of age, we entered Starfleet Academy. 256 00:23:00,481 --> 00:23:03,609 He hated it and returned to Gault. I stayed. 257 00:23:03,776 --> 00:23:07,029 You haven't spent much time among your own kind. 258 00:23:07,196 --> 00:23:08,656 Hardly none. 259 00:23:08,823 --> 00:23:12,660 So, when the night was still and quiet, 260 00:23:13,160 --> 00:23:17,248 and the sound of the blood in your veins filled your ears, 261 00:23:17,456 --> 00:23:20,960 the only way to silence it was to slip out into the night, 262 00:23:21,127 --> 00:23:23,087 and like the hunter that spawned you, 263 00:23:23,254 --> 00:23:26,632 join in the struggle of life and death. 264 00:23:27,341 --> 00:23:30,553 - You were unable... - The others did not understand. 265 00:23:30,719 --> 00:23:33,556 - You frightened them. - They shunned you. 266 00:23:33,722 --> 00:23:37,726 Cursed you, called you vile names, and you knew not why. 267 00:23:38,227 --> 00:23:41,021 Even now, do you know why you are driven? 268 00:23:41,188 --> 00:23:47,570 Why you cannot relent, or repent, or confess, or abstain? 269 00:23:49,029 --> 00:23:50,823 How could you know? 270 00:23:51,449 --> 00:23:55,286 There have been no other Klingons to lead you to that knowledge. 271 00:23:55,453 --> 00:23:57,163 Yes. 272 00:23:57,329 --> 00:24:00,916 Yes, those feelings are still a part of me. 273 00:24:05,045 --> 00:24:06,797 But I control them. 274 00:24:07,006 --> 00:24:09,008 They do not rule me. 275 00:24:11,510 --> 00:24:16,891 Yes. To fit in, the humans demand that you change the one thing 276 00:24:17,057 --> 00:24:23,481 that you cannot change. But because you cannot, 277 00:24:23,731 --> 00:24:28,569 you do. That too is the mark of a warrior. 278 00:24:29,820 --> 00:24:32,865 You said I mock you. I do not. 279 00:24:33,449 --> 00:24:34,909 I salute you! 280 00:24:35,034 --> 00:24:37,119 Against whom do you test yourself? 281 00:24:37,328 --> 00:24:41,123 - What enemy do you battle? - I have been in battle. 282 00:24:41,290 --> 00:24:44,001 - Then, you understand. - Yes, I do. 283 00:24:44,126 --> 00:24:47,463 Brother, this "peace," this "Alliance," 284 00:24:47,630 --> 00:24:50,925 is like a living death to warriors like us. 285 00:24:51,509 --> 00:24:54,887 You're right, we lied to your Commander. 286 00:24:55,096 --> 00:24:58,182 We commandeered that freighter and left the crew behind. 287 00:24:58,307 --> 00:25:02,937 We were in search of a place where we can live like true Klingons! 288 00:25:03,145 --> 00:25:05,523 You did not battle the Ferengi? 289 00:25:05,648 --> 00:25:08,192 It was one of our own cruisers sent to bring us back. 290 00:25:08,943 --> 00:25:11,612 You destroyed a Klingon vessel?! 291 00:25:11,737 --> 00:25:15,407 I did not want to battle our brothers. I had no choice. 292 00:25:15,574 --> 00:25:19,578 They had been corrupted by the illusion of peace. 293 00:25:19,745 --> 00:25:23,999 They traded our birthright so they could die in their sleep. 294 00:25:24,125 --> 00:25:28,170 A peace that makes the Klingon heart that beats within my chest 295 00:25:28,379 --> 00:25:30,631 wither and die! 296 00:25:34,510 --> 00:25:38,180 Is it permitted for you to show us around this ship? 297 00:25:39,390 --> 00:25:41,392 Yes, of course. 298 00:25:52,853 --> 00:25:55,314 And as I watched Worf... 299 00:25:55,439 --> 00:25:58,400 ...it was like looking at a man that I had never known. 300 00:26:00,069 --> 00:26:04,698 Captain, long-range sensors indicate another vessel approaching. 301 00:26:04,782 --> 00:26:07,993 - Can you identify it? - No, sir, not yet. 302 00:26:08,160 --> 00:26:09,870 Keep a close watch on it. 303 00:26:10,037 --> 00:26:12,831 So close to the Neutral Zone it can't be random. 304 00:26:14,333 --> 00:26:17,294 Let's look at that sensory data. 305 00:26:18,754 --> 00:26:23,384 What magnificent battles we could have at the helm of this ship. 306 00:26:24,301 --> 00:26:28,472 Perhaps your dreams of glory no longer fit the time. 307 00:26:28,639 --> 00:26:31,183 They belong buried with the past. 308 00:26:31,308 --> 00:26:33,644 Standing here we will never know. 309 00:26:33,894 --> 00:26:37,773 Our answer lies out there. Our instincts will lead us. 310 00:26:37,940 --> 00:26:41,735 Instincts not dulled by living among civilized men. 311 00:26:43,904 --> 00:26:45,948 I believe, sir, that was the first time 312 00:26:46,115 --> 00:26:48,909 outsiders have witnessed the Klingon death ritual. 313 00:26:50,202 --> 00:26:53,372 I can understand them looking at a dying man's eyes, 314 00:26:53,539 --> 00:26:54,748 but the howling? 315 00:26:54,957 --> 00:26:56,542 It was a warning. 316 00:26:56,667 --> 00:26:57,668 To who? 317 00:26:57,835 --> 00:26:59,670 They're warning the dead, sir. 318 00:26:59,837 --> 00:27:03,924 "Beware, a Klingon warrior is about to arrive." 319 00:27:07,094 --> 00:27:10,848 Captain, that unidentified vessel is approaching us at warp five. 320 00:27:11,015 --> 00:27:14,059 Intersect one hour, 16 minutes, 33 seconds. 321 00:27:14,184 --> 00:27:17,187 - Can we get a visual? - I can try, sir. 322 00:27:22,943 --> 00:27:24,611 Magnify. 323 00:27:28,949 --> 00:27:30,701 Hello. 324 00:27:32,870 --> 00:27:34,455 Klingons. 325 00:27:34,621 --> 00:27:38,417 - Open hailing frequencies, Lt Yar. - Hailing frequencies open. 326 00:27:39,335 --> 00:27:43,005 Klingon cruiser, this is Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 327 00:27:43,172 --> 00:27:46,634 I am Cmdr K'nera. What is your purpose in this area? 328 00:27:46,800 --> 00:27:50,179 We came to investigate a battle. We rescued three Klingon survivors. 329 00:27:50,346 --> 00:27:53,891 That is all that is left of the crew of the cruiser T'Acog? 330 00:27:54,099 --> 00:27:58,729 They're from the freighter Batris. Their leader is Capt Korris. 331 00:27:58,896 --> 00:28:01,565 You have him on your ship? He is alive? 332 00:28:01,732 --> 00:28:03,859 - Yes. - He is a criminal. 333 00:28:03,984 --> 00:28:07,196 A renegade, who with two others stole that freighter 334 00:28:07,321 --> 00:28:10,949 and destroyed the Klingon cruiser sent to bring them back. 335 00:28:11,158 --> 00:28:14,203 We expect the criminals to be delivered into our custody 336 00:28:14,370 --> 00:28:17,498 as soon as we are within transporter range. 337 00:28:19,625 --> 00:28:22,711 Lt Yar, where are they now? 338 00:28:23,712 --> 00:28:25,589 They're with Worf on deck 17. 339 00:28:25,798 --> 00:28:29,301 - Deck 17? - Yes. Near the battle-bridge lift. 340 00:28:29,468 --> 00:28:31,178 Shall I alert Lt Worf? 341 00:28:31,345 --> 00:28:33,180 No, send a security team. 342 00:28:33,347 --> 00:28:35,849 Worf wouldn't allow them on the battle bridge. 343 00:28:36,016 --> 00:28:38,310 I think we cannot assume anything. 344 00:28:38,477 --> 00:28:42,189 Shall I remain at my tactical position or lead the team? 345 00:28:42,314 --> 00:28:45,067 Lead the team. And, Lieutenant... 346 00:28:45,275 --> 00:28:47,653 you understand with whom you're dealing? 347 00:28:48,529 --> 00:28:49,488 Aye, sir. 348 00:28:53,617 --> 00:28:57,246 We have heard this ship can separate in time of battle. 349 00:28:57,413 --> 00:28:59,164 Yes. When relieved of its bulk 350 00:28:59,373 --> 00:29:02,793 the Enterprise becomes an exceptional weapon. 351 00:29:07,172 --> 00:29:10,134 - They have come for us. - Step aside. 352 00:29:12,094 --> 00:29:13,846 What is the problem? 353 00:29:14,013 --> 00:29:16,724 The Captain wants those two taken into custody. 354 00:29:16,932 --> 00:29:18,684 Do not let them take us, Worf. 355 00:29:18,851 --> 00:29:21,562 - Help us. - Listen to the voice of your blood. 356 00:29:21,729 --> 00:29:23,731 You are not of these people. 357 00:29:28,736 --> 00:29:31,405 Yes. Join us. 358 00:29:49,381 --> 00:29:50,883 Go back! 359 00:29:51,050 --> 00:29:54,011 Please, turn around and go back to your mother. 360 00:29:56,680 --> 00:30:00,476 Bridge, we have a hostage situation on deck 17. 361 00:30:14,589 --> 00:30:15,548 Mommy! 362 00:30:18,301 --> 00:30:20,845 Bridge, this is Lt Yar. 363 00:30:21,388 --> 00:30:24,641 Disregard. Situation is under control. 364 00:30:31,606 --> 00:30:34,734 By order of the Captain, you are confined to Security. 365 00:30:48,081 --> 00:30:50,166 I thought for a minute we had a problem. 366 00:30:51,710 --> 00:30:55,297 Yes. It looked like Korris was going to hold that girl hostage. 367 00:30:55,505 --> 00:30:57,215 That is not our way. 368 00:30:57,382 --> 00:31:01,261 Cowards take hostages, Klingons do not. 369 00:31:45,956 --> 00:31:47,124 Lieutenant. 370 00:31:50,794 --> 00:31:52,462 The Klingon vessel has arrived. 371 00:31:52,629 --> 00:31:54,714 They request the return of the renegades. 372 00:31:56,800 --> 00:32:00,095 - They will be tried and executed. - I know. 373 00:32:00,303 --> 00:32:02,389 Lieutenant, I am not unmindful 374 00:32:02,556 --> 00:32:05,892 of the mixed feelings you must have about this incident. 375 00:32:06,935 --> 00:32:08,270 Thank you, sir. 376 00:32:11,189 --> 00:32:15,235 - Are there no other options, sir? - None that I can see. 377 00:32:24,327 --> 00:32:27,122 - He seems to be handling this well. - So far. 378 00:32:30,083 --> 00:32:32,627 He must be torn. These are his people. 379 00:32:32,836 --> 00:32:36,840 The Klingon vessel is within range. They're requesting visual contact. 380 00:32:37,007 --> 00:32:40,719 - Open frequencies. - Hailing frequencies open, sir. 381 00:32:42,721 --> 00:32:45,974 We are in position now to receive the criminals. 382 00:32:47,267 --> 00:32:48,977 We're prepared to transfer. 383 00:32:49,144 --> 00:32:51,146 Captain. 384 00:32:52,189 --> 00:32:55,192 Request permission to address the Captain on the Klingon vessel. 385 00:32:57,694 --> 00:33:01,239 I know it is against procedure, but there is something I must say. 386 00:33:02,199 --> 00:33:04,201 Permission granted. 387 00:33:20,425 --> 00:33:22,427 What is it you want? 388 00:33:22,844 --> 00:33:24,721 To plead. 389 00:33:24,888 --> 00:33:26,556 You waste your time. 390 00:33:26,723 --> 00:33:29,601 Their actions threaten the Alliance. 391 00:33:29,768 --> 00:33:32,020 They disobeyed and must be punished. 392 00:33:32,187 --> 00:33:35,273 Yes, they must be punished... 393 00:33:35,482 --> 00:33:38,527 but not executed with dishonor. 394 00:33:38,693 --> 00:33:40,904 Why do you care? 395 00:33:42,864 --> 00:33:47,285 What burns in their eyes... fires my soul. 396 00:33:47,994 --> 00:33:52,290 I hear their words and I see it all as it was. 397 00:33:53,041 --> 00:33:55,877 Part of me longs for that time. 398 00:33:56,044 --> 00:33:59,422 It's bred in the bone. We all do. 399 00:34:00,465 --> 00:34:02,926 Then send them to a planet in the Halee system 400 00:34:03,093 --> 00:34:06,012 where they can meet death on their feet with a weapon in hand, 401 00:34:06,179 --> 00:34:07,973 not tied and helpless. 402 00:34:08,181 --> 00:34:13,186 When one of us dies that way, it diminishes us all. 403 00:34:13,353 --> 00:34:14,896 Yes. 404 00:34:15,063 --> 00:34:18,567 Brother, I feel as you. 405 00:34:18,733 --> 00:34:23,029 I too wish they could fly free, but I have no choice. 406 00:34:24,406 --> 00:34:25,782 Sir. 407 00:34:25,949 --> 00:34:29,244 We await the transfer. 408 00:34:35,083 --> 00:34:38,670 Lt Yar, escort the prisoners to the transporter room. 409 00:34:38,837 --> 00:34:40,005 Aye, sir. 410 00:35:33,683 --> 00:35:37,062 This is Ramos. Force field in Security three has been broken. 411 00:36:05,966 --> 00:36:08,093 Lt Yar to bridge. There's been an escape. 412 00:36:08,260 --> 00:36:11,722 At least one of my security is dead. So is Konmel. 413 00:36:11,889 --> 00:36:14,475 - Korris is loose and armed. - Keep me informed. 414 00:36:14,642 --> 00:36:15,976 Aye, sir. 415 00:36:22,066 --> 00:36:23,692 Data, visual on K'nera. 416 00:36:24,234 --> 00:36:26,028 Visual on, sir. 417 00:36:29,490 --> 00:36:32,159 Captain, there will be a short delay. 418 00:36:32,701 --> 00:36:34,203 Korris has escaped. 419 00:36:34,787 --> 00:36:37,915 He is a trained Klingon warrior, Captain. 420 00:36:38,082 --> 00:36:40,584 Perhaps more than you can handle. 421 00:36:40,751 --> 00:36:44,588 It is not a disgrace to request our assistance. 422 00:36:46,882 --> 00:36:49,009 I think we can handle the situation. 423 00:36:58,310 --> 00:36:59,603 What?! 424 00:37:01,271 --> 00:37:03,107 Keep down! 425 00:37:14,952 --> 00:37:16,954 He's up there! 426 00:37:17,913 --> 00:37:20,165 Captain, Korris is in Main Engineering. 427 00:37:23,377 --> 00:37:26,046 Capt Korris, this is a futile attempt. 428 00:37:26,213 --> 00:37:28,340 You cannot win. 429 00:37:28,507 --> 00:37:30,718 I will speak only to my countryman! 430 00:37:30,884 --> 00:37:32,886 Only to Worf! 431 00:37:44,481 --> 00:37:47,943 Captain, he has a phaser aimed at the dilithium crystal chamber. 432 00:37:48,110 --> 00:37:50,988 - At that range one blast and... - I understand, Lieutenant. 433 00:37:51,155 --> 00:37:54,908 Captain... permission to leave the bridge. 434 00:37:58,787 --> 00:38:00,372 We'll both go. 435 00:38:16,346 --> 00:38:17,639 What's the situation? 436 00:38:17,806 --> 00:38:21,268 He's armed with a phaser. We do not have a clear field of fire. 437 00:38:21,434 --> 00:38:23,728 - How do you suggest we proceed? - Wait him out. 438 00:38:23,895 --> 00:38:27,023 - Captain, let me talk to him. - I do not think that's a good idea. 439 00:38:27,190 --> 00:38:30,777 He's running on adrenaline. Let it cool. He can't go anywhere. 440 00:38:30,986 --> 00:38:34,239 He will wait only as long as he believes it's to his advantage. 441 00:38:34,406 --> 00:38:39,327 The moment it is not, he will fire into the dilithium crystal chamber. 442 00:38:39,494 --> 00:38:41,913 That would destroy the Enterprise and him. 443 00:38:42,080 --> 00:38:44,666 Yes. He knows. 444 00:38:45,500 --> 00:38:47,502 Talk to him, Worf. 445 00:38:58,346 --> 00:38:59,931 Brother! 446 00:39:01,600 --> 00:39:03,977 I knew you would come. 447 00:39:09,524 --> 00:39:10,650 Now I... 448 00:39:10,817 --> 00:39:12,819 We have a chance! 449 00:39:15,530 --> 00:39:17,866 I could not do it alone. 450 00:39:18,074 --> 00:39:19,493 But I would rather die here 451 00:39:19,659 --> 00:39:23,830 than let the traitors of Kling pick the meat from my bones! 452 00:39:25,123 --> 00:39:27,417 With you... it will work. 453 00:39:27,584 --> 00:39:29,544 What will work? 454 00:39:29,711 --> 00:39:33,465 We will demand Capt Picard give us access to the battle bridge. 455 00:39:33,673 --> 00:39:35,926 We will separate from the rest of the ship, 456 00:39:36,092 --> 00:39:38,929 then together we will light up the galaxy! 457 00:39:39,596 --> 00:39:42,349 Imagine the fear that will roll before us! 458 00:39:42,516 --> 00:39:45,977 Capt Picard will not comply. 459 00:39:46,144 --> 00:39:49,606 He cannot... dare not refuse us! 460 00:39:49,773 --> 00:39:52,818 To save themselves they will give us what we demand. 461 00:39:53,026 --> 00:39:55,862 Then, brother, we are free! 462 00:39:58,114 --> 00:39:59,866 Put down the phaser. 463 00:40:01,743 --> 00:40:02,702 Wait. 464 00:40:04,287 --> 00:40:07,290 - I do not believe this. - Believe it! 465 00:40:08,166 --> 00:40:10,877 I have tasted your heart! 466 00:40:11,044 --> 00:40:14,673 You have been with them, but you are still of us! 467 00:40:15,715 --> 00:40:18,051 Do not deny the challenge of your destiny. 468 00:40:18,218 --> 00:40:20,470 Get off your knees and soar! 469 00:40:20,637 --> 00:40:24,099 Open your eyes and let the dream take flight! 470 00:40:24,850 --> 00:40:28,812 My brother, it is you who does not see. 471 00:40:28,979 --> 00:40:31,773 You look for battles in the wrong place. 472 00:40:31,940 --> 00:40:36,653 The true test of a warrior is not without, it is within. 473 00:40:36,820 --> 00:40:39,656 Here! Here is where we meet the challenge! 474 00:40:40,907 --> 00:40:44,619 It is the weaknesses in here a warrior must overcome. 475 00:40:44,786 --> 00:40:46,621 No. 476 00:40:46,788 --> 00:40:51,126 You have talked of glory and of conquest, 477 00:40:51,293 --> 00:40:53,295 and legends we will write. 478 00:40:53,920 --> 00:40:56,715 Yes. The birthright of every Klingon. 479 00:40:56,923 --> 00:41:03,013 Yet in all you say, where are the words "duty," "honor," "loyalty"? 480 00:41:03,180 --> 00:41:05,557 Without which a warrior is nothing! 481 00:41:07,100 --> 00:41:08,935 What are you saying? 482 00:41:09,978 --> 00:41:14,483 Living among these humans has sucked the Klingon heart out of you. 483 00:41:14,691 --> 00:41:16,860 Put down the phaser. 484 00:41:17,027 --> 00:41:18,695 You are a sham! 485 00:41:19,279 --> 00:41:22,157 My words were dust upon the ground! 486 00:41:22,324 --> 00:41:27,162 Your blood has no fire! You are weak, like them! 487 00:41:27,329 --> 00:41:32,209 I don't care what you look like, you are no Klingon! 488 00:41:32,417 --> 00:41:33,794 Perhaps not. 489 00:41:41,092 --> 00:41:42,260 Wait! 490 00:42:35,730 --> 00:42:39,442 - La Forge, open hailing frequencies. - Hailing frequencies open. 491 00:42:39,609 --> 00:42:43,488 - K'nera, this is Capt Picard. - Yes, Captain? 492 00:42:43,655 --> 00:42:47,159 Korris and the other Klingon are dead. 493 00:42:48,535 --> 00:42:51,705 May I speak with Lt Worf? 494 00:42:57,627 --> 00:42:59,045 Yes, Commander? 495 00:42:59,921 --> 00:43:01,840 How did they die? 496 00:43:03,633 --> 00:43:05,677 They died well. 497 00:43:05,886 --> 00:43:07,637 Do you wish the bodies returned? 498 00:43:08,638 --> 00:43:14,060 They are now only empty shells. Dispose of them as you see fit. 499 00:43:15,896 --> 00:43:19,024 When your tour of duty on the Enterprise is complete, 500 00:43:19,191 --> 00:43:20,818 consider serving with us. 501 00:43:21,026 --> 00:43:24,279 Your training and experience would benefit us. 502 00:43:24,446 --> 00:43:28,826 And perhaps there are some things we could teach you. 503 00:43:30,035 --> 00:43:32,788 I am honored. Thank you. 504 00:43:50,347 --> 00:43:52,641 I was just being polite, sir. 505 00:43:53,684 --> 00:43:57,146 Commendable, Lieutenant. 506 00:44:01,984 --> 00:44:04,445 Mr. La Forge, set course for Starbase 84. 507 00:44:04,611 --> 00:44:05,988 Aye, sir. 508 00:44:07,156 --> 00:44:11,201 Really... I have no desire to leave the Enterprise. 509 00:44:11,410 --> 00:44:12,661 Good. 510 00:44:12,828 --> 00:44:15,497 Coordinates set in, Captain. 511 00:44:15,664 --> 00:44:19,043 - Speed... warp five. - Aye, sir, warp five. 512 00:44:22,921 --> 00:44:24,840 And, Mr. Worf... 513 00:44:26,133 --> 00:44:28,677 ...the bridge wouldn't be the same without you. 514 00:44:33,223 --> 00:44:34,600 Engage.