1 00:00:18,850 --> 00:00:20,780 Another Coco-no-no? 2 00:00:20,950 --> 00:00:23,280 No, thanks, I think I've had enough. 3 00:00:23,450 --> 00:00:26,020 Yeah. Me too. 4 00:00:40,800 --> 00:00:42,670 I almost forgot. 5 00:01:07,530 --> 00:01:10,360 I'm sorry. I think I'd better go back. 6 00:01:10,500 --> 00:01:13,500 Too chilly? I can turn down the breeze. 7 00:01:13,600 --> 00:01:15,400 It's been a lovely program. 8 00:01:15,570 --> 00:01:18,440 - Yeah. - You're a terrific guy. 9 00:01:18,610 --> 00:01:19,740 Yeah. 10 00:01:22,510 --> 00:01:24,910 I just don't feel that way about you. 11 00:01:27,080 --> 00:01:28,450 Yeah. 12 00:01:32,750 --> 00:01:34,120 Knock it off. 13 00:01:53,840 --> 00:01:56,340 This was the final battle, wasn't it? 14 00:01:57,450 --> 00:02:01,120 Neither side expected Orelious IX to be the decisive conflict. 15 00:02:03,150 --> 00:02:04,590 There's not much left. 16 00:02:05,750 --> 00:02:09,120 The destruction is remarkable, considering the primitive period. 17 00:02:17,500 --> 00:02:19,030 I beg your pardon? 18 00:02:19,930 --> 00:02:22,340 Geordi had a big date with Christi tonight. 19 00:02:22,500 --> 00:02:24,970 He spent days working up the perfect program. 20 00:02:25,470 --> 00:02:27,380 Looks like it ended early. 21 00:02:32,550 --> 00:02:35,950 - Cmdr Data to the bridge. - Acknowledged. 22 00:02:40,450 --> 00:02:44,290 We're picking up a signal, coordinates 21 1 mark 61. 23 00:02:44,460 --> 00:02:47,860 It would seem to be an ancient interplanetary code. 24 00:02:51,630 --> 00:02:54,040 - Mr Data? - Confirmed, sir. 25 00:02:55,700 --> 00:02:59,510 Survivors on Orelious IX, after all this time? Not possible. 26 00:02:59,670 --> 00:03:01,740 Well, hardly possible, Number One. 27 00:03:01,910 --> 00:03:04,380 Lay in a course for the source. 28 00:03:18,890 --> 00:03:22,130 - Approaching source, Captain. - Put it on the viewer. 29 00:03:31,210 --> 00:03:33,210 A Promellian battle cruiser? 30 00:03:36,940 --> 00:03:39,610 With its Lang-cycle fusion engines intact. 31 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:44,820 Sensors indicate no life signs aboard, Captain. 32 00:03:44,990 --> 00:03:48,820 I should hope not. That ship belongs in a museum. 33 00:03:51,230 --> 00:03:53,290 I'm afraid we're a little late. 34 00:03:54,560 --> 00:03:57,630 That call for help was probably initiated... 35 00:03:58,500 --> 00:04:00,500 ...over a thousand years ago. 36 00:04:31,630 --> 00:04:34,840 Space, the final frontier. 37 00:04:36,270 --> 00:04:39,840 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 38 00:04:40,440 --> 00:04:44,350 Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds... 39 00:04:45,880 --> 00:04:49,150 ...to seek out new life and new civilisations... 40 00:04:50,520 --> 00:04:53,960 ...to boldly go where no one has gone before. 41 00:05:53,550 --> 00:05:56,950 Captain's log, stardate 43205.6. 42 00:05:57,120 --> 00:06:00,220 We have arrived at Orelious IX to chart the battle 43 00:06:00,390 --> 00:06:04,290 in which the Menthars and Promellians fought to extinction. 44 00:06:04,460 --> 00:06:07,960 Among the ruins, we found a Promellian battle cruiser 45 00:06:08,130 --> 00:06:09,930 that has withstood the centuries. 46 00:06:10,100 --> 00:06:11,430 Indulge me. 47 00:06:11,600 --> 00:06:15,440 I would prefer it if I could run a security sweep. 48 00:06:15,600 --> 00:06:18,070 No. Captain's prerogative. This one's mine. 49 00:06:18,240 --> 00:06:20,340 We have examined every conceivable risk. 50 00:06:20,510 --> 00:06:24,750 The risks on a ship this old and fragile are inconceivable. 51 00:06:25,280 --> 00:06:26,850 Ghosts, perhaps? 52 00:06:28,080 --> 00:06:32,450 Number One, have you never dreamed... 53 00:06:33,120 --> 00:06:35,320 of climbing inside the bottle? 54 00:06:36,220 --> 00:06:37,290 Sir? 55 00:06:38,160 --> 00:06:39,960 The ship in the bottle. 56 00:06:42,200 --> 00:06:43,730 Model airships. 57 00:06:43,900 --> 00:06:46,970 I used to build them as a child. 58 00:06:47,130 --> 00:06:50,170 I bet I had a Promellian battle cruiser. 59 00:06:50,970 --> 00:06:53,540 - Ready to beam down? - Locked on, Captain. 60 00:06:53,710 --> 00:06:55,580 Certain about the atmosphere? 61 00:06:55,740 --> 00:06:58,310 There is adequate oxygen for life support. 62 00:06:58,480 --> 00:07:02,320 It is exactly as they left it. In the bottle. 63 00:07:05,820 --> 00:07:07,360 The ship... Good Lord, 64 00:07:07,520 --> 00:07:10,360 didn't anybody build ships in bottles as boys? 65 00:07:11,060 --> 00:07:13,090 I did not play with toys. 66 00:07:15,030 --> 00:07:16,730 I was never a boy. 67 00:07:18,570 --> 00:07:20,430 I did, sir. 68 00:07:21,340 --> 00:07:23,100 Thank you, Mr O'Brien. 69 00:07:26,010 --> 00:07:27,410 Proceed. 70 00:07:35,620 --> 00:07:38,190 I did. I really did. 71 00:07:39,020 --> 00:07:41,020 Ships in bottles. Great fun. 72 00:07:43,760 --> 00:07:47,600 - What's that? - The power bus may need adjusting. 73 00:07:48,260 --> 00:07:50,060 Keep me posted. 74 00:08:02,810 --> 00:08:04,410 Extraordinary! 75 00:08:38,280 --> 00:08:39,650 Admirable. 76 00:08:41,120 --> 00:08:43,050 They died at their posts. 77 00:08:57,330 --> 00:09:00,570 You'd expect the bridge layout of this era 78 00:09:00,740 --> 00:09:02,540 to be clumsy, awkward. 79 00:09:04,640 --> 00:09:06,670 But look at this. 80 00:09:07,340 --> 00:09:09,140 It's a model of simplicity. 81 00:09:09,840 --> 00:09:11,650 Elegant. Functional. 82 00:09:14,020 --> 00:09:18,490 They built this craft for generations, and it worked. 83 00:09:27,330 --> 00:09:29,600 Don't you have anything stronger, Guinan? 84 00:09:29,760 --> 00:09:31,770 - Yes. - Would it help? 85 00:09:32,270 --> 00:09:33,670 No. 86 00:09:34,740 --> 00:09:37,170 Tell me something. You're a woman, right? 87 00:09:38,910 --> 00:09:40,940 Yes, I'm a woman. 88 00:09:41,580 --> 00:09:45,180 - What do you want in a man? - Personally? 89 00:09:45,610 --> 00:09:49,280 As a woman, what's the first thing you look at? 90 00:09:50,620 --> 00:09:53,490 - His head. - His mind. 91 00:09:53,650 --> 00:09:56,760 - Of course. - No, his head. 92 00:09:57,490 --> 00:09:59,630 I'm attracted to bald men. 93 00:10:02,260 --> 00:10:04,270 - Seriously? - Seriously. 94 00:10:05,270 --> 00:10:06,570 Why? 95 00:10:06,730 --> 00:10:10,140 Maybe because a bald man was kind to me once 96 00:10:10,300 --> 00:10:12,770 when I was hurting, took care of me. 97 00:10:14,780 --> 00:10:18,750 - I'd like to do that. - I take care of myself now. 98 00:10:19,750 --> 00:10:21,980 I mean, take care of somebody. 99 00:10:23,520 --> 00:10:27,760 I just don't get it. I can fieldstrip a fusion reactor. 100 00:10:27,920 --> 00:10:29,920 I can realign power-transfer tunnels. 101 00:10:30,020 --> 00:10:33,130 Why can't I make anything work with Christi? 102 00:10:33,290 --> 00:10:36,600 It's like... I don't know what to say. 103 00:10:37,200 --> 00:10:40,470 - You're doing fine with me. - You're different. 104 00:10:40,600 --> 00:10:42,300 No, you're different. 105 00:10:42,440 --> 00:10:46,110 - But I'm not trying now. - That's my point. 106 00:10:56,820 --> 00:10:58,320 What is it? 107 00:10:58,450 --> 00:11:01,160 The main power returner is acting weird. 108 00:11:01,320 --> 00:11:03,220 Define weird. 109 00:11:03,620 --> 00:11:06,130 I'm getting fluctuating waveguide readings. 110 00:11:06,890 --> 00:11:09,360 - Run a maintenance sweep. - Right. 111 00:11:11,330 --> 00:11:13,470 Activating power pack, Captain. 112 00:11:22,010 --> 00:11:25,750 Mr Worf, get tricorder images of their tactical display. 113 00:11:25,910 --> 00:11:27,180 Aye, sir. 114 00:11:27,350 --> 00:11:31,590 The source of the distress signal is coming from up there. 115 00:11:36,390 --> 00:11:39,060 Let's end their last cry for help. 116 00:11:45,470 --> 00:11:46,770 Captain. 117 00:11:48,300 --> 00:11:51,140 I believe this is an information storage device. 118 00:11:51,310 --> 00:11:54,380 A crude analogue of our isolinear optical chip. 119 00:11:54,540 --> 00:11:57,110 Crude by our standards today, Data. 120 00:11:57,280 --> 00:12:02,280 But when this ship was built, humans were perfecting the mechanical clock. 121 00:12:02,450 --> 00:12:04,820 Still using steel crossbows in battle. 122 00:12:05,650 --> 00:12:09,490 - Any way to see what's on this? - Questionable. 123 00:12:09,960 --> 00:12:13,590 I believe I can supply power to its playback unit. 124 00:12:13,760 --> 00:12:15,760 Its components are quite old. 125 00:12:17,100 --> 00:12:20,130 I will amplify the image with my tricorder. 126 00:12:26,940 --> 00:12:28,580 I am Galek Sar, 127 00:12:29,440 --> 00:12:32,510 Captain of the Promellian cruiser, Cleponji. 128 00:12:33,080 --> 00:12:36,080 I wish anyone who finds this to know... 129 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:39,350 my crew has behaved courageously. 130 00:12:42,090 --> 00:12:44,760 I want it recorded for all time 131 00:12:45,260 --> 00:12:46,790 that I alone 132 00:12:46,960 --> 00:12:49,760 am responsible for the fate that befell us. 133 00:12:50,300 --> 00:12:53,200 I have failed as a captain... 134 00:12:53,370 --> 00:12:58,010 ...and as the man responsible for all the souls aboard my ship. 135 00:13:03,840 --> 00:13:06,910 - Picard to Enterprise. - Go ahead, Captain. 136 00:13:07,650 --> 00:13:10,750 I think we have seen all there is here. 137 00:13:10,920 --> 00:13:14,490 At Mr O'Brien's leisure, we're ready to return. 138 00:13:14,990 --> 00:13:16,360 Aye, sir. 139 00:13:21,230 --> 00:13:22,430 Thrilling. 140 00:13:23,760 --> 00:13:26,900 That was... absolutely thrilling. 141 00:13:28,700 --> 00:13:33,040 And I was right. There were ghosts on board. One spoke to us. 142 00:13:33,440 --> 00:13:36,710 - A friendly one, I hope? - My own counterpart. 143 00:13:36,880 --> 00:13:40,110 The captain's final message, praising his crew. 144 00:13:40,280 --> 00:13:42,550 I hope you'll be as thoughtful. 145 00:13:43,420 --> 00:13:45,720 Mr Data, revise the annexe. 146 00:13:45,890 --> 00:13:48,560 This should be catalogued and then retrieved. 147 00:13:58,200 --> 00:14:03,040 I'm sorry, it's just a rare pleasure to see this side of your personality. 148 00:14:05,540 --> 00:14:08,880 Mr Crusher, set course for the original coordinates. 149 00:14:09,040 --> 00:14:12,950 Captain, we are experiencing a two percent drop in energy reserves. 150 00:14:13,110 --> 00:14:14,250 Compensating. 151 00:14:14,420 --> 00:14:16,050 We were having problems... 152 00:14:18,450 --> 00:14:22,120 We are being bombarded with high-intensity radiation. 153 00:14:22,290 --> 00:14:26,160 - Shields up! - Captain, energy loss increasing. 154 00:14:27,260 --> 00:14:29,830 - Yellow alert. - Aye, sir. 155 00:14:32,130 --> 00:14:33,800 Energy loss increasing. 156 00:14:35,570 --> 00:14:37,410 Mr Crusher. 157 00:14:37,570 --> 00:14:39,570 Reverse course. Full impulse power. 158 00:14:41,780 --> 00:14:43,580 No response, sir. 159 00:14:47,520 --> 00:14:51,720 - Increase speed to warp one. - Engines aren't responding. 160 00:14:51,890 --> 00:14:53,990 Mr La Forge, warp power now! 161 00:14:54,320 --> 00:14:57,060 Matter-antimatter mixture-ratio settings 162 00:14:57,220 --> 00:14:58,830 at optimum balance. 163 00:14:58,990 --> 00:15:02,900 Reaction sequence corresponding to specified norms. 164 00:15:03,060 --> 00:15:07,230 Magnetic-plasma transfer to warp-field generators as specified. 165 00:15:07,400 --> 00:15:10,970 Commander, we should be going like a bat out of hell. 166 00:15:11,370 --> 00:15:14,410 - Power loss now 1 2 percent. - Red alert. 167 00:15:15,180 --> 00:15:17,040 Radiation intensity increasing. 168 00:15:17,750 --> 00:15:21,250 We'd better slow these engines down before we burn out. 169 00:15:21,420 --> 00:15:23,420 To idle, Geordi. 170 00:15:24,750 --> 00:15:26,590 Is it possible... 171 00:15:27,860 --> 00:15:31,830 that we've fallen into the same snare that killed them? 172 00:15:32,360 --> 00:15:34,600 A 1,000-year-old booby trap? 173 00:15:50,040 --> 00:15:52,250 Even with the engines idling, 174 00:15:52,410 --> 00:15:55,250 our reserves will be depleted in three hours. 175 00:15:55,420 --> 00:15:57,420 We won't hold our shields. 176 00:15:57,590 --> 00:16:01,260 Mr Worf, have you identified the source of the radiation? 177 00:16:01,420 --> 00:16:04,760 The radiation field is too strong for our sensors. 178 00:16:04,930 --> 00:16:07,430 And no explanation for the energy loss? 179 00:16:07,760 --> 00:16:08,730 No, sir. 180 00:16:09,130 --> 00:16:12,270 Is there anything in the history books, Data? 181 00:16:12,430 --> 00:16:15,100 Fascinating records of Menthar battle strategy. 182 00:16:15,270 --> 00:16:17,270 They were exceptionally innovative. 183 00:16:17,440 --> 00:16:20,980 They were first to use the Kavis Teke elusive maneuver, 184 00:16:21,140 --> 00:16:23,840 as well as strategy comparable to Napoleon's... 185 00:16:23,980 --> 00:16:27,620 - Any situation like this? - No, sir. 186 00:16:28,980 --> 00:16:31,190 I recommend I return with a team. 187 00:16:31,350 --> 00:16:35,920 - They didn't have much success. - But they knew their enemy. 188 00:16:36,090 --> 00:16:38,630 They may have known what caused this. 189 00:16:38,790 --> 00:16:44,130 Agreed. The impact of lowering shields to get the away team out? 190 00:16:44,270 --> 00:16:47,540 - Negligible. - And our energy conservation? 191 00:16:48,470 --> 00:16:52,010 Cmdr La Forge, keep the Enterprise up and running. 192 00:16:52,170 --> 00:16:55,710 Data, join the away team. Find out what happened on that ship. 193 00:17:06,050 --> 00:17:08,060 So why can't we move? 194 00:17:08,960 --> 00:17:10,390 Computer. 195 00:17:10,560 --> 00:17:13,890 As we increased power, was there any counter-reaction? 196 00:17:14,060 --> 00:17:15,330 Affirmative. 197 00:17:15,500 --> 00:17:17,970 The opposing force grew in direct proportion 198 00:17:18,130 --> 00:17:20,800 to the power output of the Enterprise. 199 00:17:21,540 --> 00:17:24,740 So, it kept us from forming a subspace field? 200 00:17:24,910 --> 00:17:26,710 That is correct. 201 00:17:41,360 --> 00:17:43,020 Computer... 202 00:17:43,520 --> 00:17:46,190 Who is this... L Brahms? 203 00:17:47,030 --> 00:17:49,330 Dr Leah Brahms, engineer. 204 00:17:49,500 --> 00:17:52,930 Daystrom Institute Theoretical Propulsion Group. 205 00:17:53,770 --> 00:17:57,940 Galaxy-class starships. Team seven, junior member. 206 00:17:59,370 --> 00:18:01,080 Junior member? 207 00:18:01,240 --> 00:18:04,080 Looks like she wrote the book on propulsion. 208 00:18:04,710 --> 00:18:06,910 Call up subspace design logs. 209 00:18:07,080 --> 00:18:11,750 Select menu. Visual records or L Brahms' voice entries. 210 00:18:13,150 --> 00:18:14,760 Voice entries. 211 00:18:15,960 --> 00:18:18,260 Theoretical propulsion logs, 212 00:18:18,430 --> 00:18:22,300 Federation Starship Enterprise. Galaxy-class. 213 00:18:22,460 --> 00:18:26,400 Heading, Subspace. Author, Leah Brahms. 214 00:18:27,270 --> 00:18:29,770 Geordi La Forge. How are you doing? 215 00:18:29,940 --> 00:18:32,970 - Specify program. - Yeah. Down to work. 216 00:18:33,140 --> 00:18:34,940 You're absolutely right. 217 00:18:40,150 --> 00:18:43,180 I recommend we evacuate all non-operational areas 218 00:18:43,320 --> 00:18:46,020 and group crew on the odd-numbered decks. 219 00:18:46,190 --> 00:18:47,150 Proceed. 220 00:18:47,320 --> 00:18:51,030 I'd like to set up an area for treating radiation symptoms. 221 00:18:52,130 --> 00:18:55,600 After the shields fall, how long before fatal exposure? 222 00:18:56,300 --> 00:19:00,500 30 minutes. After that, there is nothing that can be done. 223 00:19:00,970 --> 00:19:04,340 Away team to Enterprise. Captain, we may have found something. 224 00:19:04,870 --> 00:19:07,140 There's a file of memory coils here. 225 00:19:07,310 --> 00:19:10,340 They are identical to the coil we found earlier. 226 00:19:10,510 --> 00:19:13,380 - Captain's log? - That's what we were thinking. 227 00:19:13,880 --> 00:19:16,950 - Mr Data, are they working? - I believe so. 228 00:19:17,120 --> 00:19:20,150 We can enhance them through the image processor. 229 00:19:20,490 --> 00:19:23,520 - Good. Return at once. - Aye, sir. 230 00:19:24,160 --> 00:19:25,490 Computer. 231 00:19:25,660 --> 00:19:28,860 Generate a cross-section of the dilithium-crystal chamber. 232 00:19:33,870 --> 00:19:37,310 What about re-orienting the crystal? 233 00:19:37,810 --> 00:19:40,570 It is possible to re-orient the crystal. 234 00:19:40,710 --> 00:19:44,180 The key lies in adjusting the lattice-structure direction. 235 00:19:44,350 --> 00:19:48,180 This modification will be integrated in the next-class starship. 236 00:19:49,750 --> 00:19:51,350 Sorry, can't wait. 237 00:19:51,520 --> 00:19:55,720 You and me, Leah, we've got two hours to figure this out. 238 00:19:58,190 --> 00:20:00,860 You know what I need to do? 239 00:20:01,030 --> 00:20:03,200 I need to get inside there. 240 00:20:03,560 --> 00:20:07,270 I need to be able to turn it inside out. 241 00:20:07,440 --> 00:20:11,870 Computer, is there a cross-section we can replicate on the holodeck? 242 00:20:11,970 --> 00:20:16,280 Select menu. Design specifications or prototype schematic. 243 00:20:16,410 --> 00:20:18,250 Prototype? Elaborate. 244 00:20:19,950 --> 00:20:23,620 A development-stage prototype schematic at Utopia Planitia. 245 00:20:24,250 --> 00:20:29,590 Drafting room five of the Mars station, stardate 40174. 246 00:20:29,720 --> 00:20:33,390 Perfect. Recreate it in holodeck three. Stay with me, doc. 247 00:20:43,270 --> 00:20:44,940 Ready, Computer? 248 00:20:45,270 --> 00:20:47,680 Holodeck three program is ready. 249 00:20:56,820 --> 00:20:58,490 Damn! 250 00:21:01,420 --> 00:21:04,190 Right back where it all started. 251 00:21:18,040 --> 00:21:21,210 This is incredible! 252 00:21:22,740 --> 00:21:25,650 Leah, did you design this? 253 00:21:26,550 --> 00:21:31,220 The dilithium-crystal chamber was designed at Outpost Seran T-One... 254 00:21:31,390 --> 00:21:34,060 ...stardate 40052. 255 00:21:34,220 --> 00:21:36,490 Some of the Federation's best minds 256 00:21:36,660 --> 00:21:38,660 participated in its development. 257 00:21:38,830 --> 00:21:42,500 That's the visiting-dignitary talk. What's the inside story? 258 00:21:43,000 --> 00:21:44,500 Off the record. 259 00:21:44,670 --> 00:21:47,600 Access denied. Personal logs are restricted. 260 00:21:48,200 --> 00:21:52,070 Great! Another woman who won't get personal with me on the holodeck. 261 00:21:53,670 --> 00:21:54,780 Leah. 262 00:21:54,940 --> 00:21:57,450 I want to supplement the energy supply 263 00:21:57,580 --> 00:22:00,050 to the ship and the engines. 264 00:22:00,210 --> 00:22:03,920 Could we alter the matter-antimatter paths? 265 00:22:04,090 --> 00:22:05,620 Theoretically, yes. 266 00:22:05,790 --> 00:22:07,860 The system should accept reactants 267 00:22:08,020 --> 00:22:10,060 at a faster rate of injection. 268 00:22:10,890 --> 00:22:13,930 Well, this is your baby. Show me which ones. 269 00:22:34,480 --> 00:22:37,250 Computer, did I ask for a simulation? 270 00:22:37,420 --> 00:22:40,450 Affirmative. You asked Dr Brahms to show you 271 00:22:40,620 --> 00:22:44,060 which system could accept reactants at a faster rate. 272 00:22:44,330 --> 00:22:46,130 By accessing available imagery, 273 00:22:46,290 --> 00:22:48,960 an adequate facsimile was possible. 274 00:22:51,330 --> 00:22:53,600 I did do that, didn't I? 275 00:22:53,940 --> 00:22:57,200 OK, well... It's good to see you, Leah. 276 00:23:02,110 --> 00:23:04,110 Continue with your analysis. 277 00:23:05,280 --> 00:23:09,880 Systems L-452 through L-575 will accept reactants, 278 00:23:10,050 --> 00:23:13,550 providing all other systems are calibrated to an equal factor. 279 00:23:13,850 --> 00:23:18,060 Then, if we use multiple streams hitting more than one facet... 280 00:23:18,690 --> 00:23:21,000 ...we could do it, hold our own. 281 00:23:21,160 --> 00:23:24,030 Leah, you're beautiful. La Forge to Picard. 282 00:23:24,200 --> 00:23:25,330 Go ahead. 283 00:23:25,500 --> 00:23:28,740 We found a way to extend the energy supplies. 284 00:23:28,900 --> 00:23:32,070 - Well done. - Can you get us out of here? 285 00:23:32,240 --> 00:23:36,310 Sorry, Commander, the first priority was to maintain the shields. 286 00:23:36,480 --> 00:23:39,980 - Acknowledged. - We'll get to work on it. 287 00:23:40,150 --> 00:23:42,150 Pass my congratulations to your team. 288 00:23:42,350 --> 00:23:45,220 Thanks, Captain. We're all smiles down here. 289 00:23:48,920 --> 00:23:52,060 Captain, we've been able to verify 290 00:23:52,230 --> 00:23:55,730 that these coils are the logs of the Promellian captain. 291 00:23:55,900 --> 00:23:59,430 But most of them have decayed and cannot be repaired. 292 00:24:00,840 --> 00:24:02,200 Any playback? 293 00:24:02,370 --> 00:24:06,210 On most, there are brief sections which may yield information. 294 00:24:06,370 --> 00:24:10,380 Do your best. Let's hope we can get the section we need. 295 00:24:11,080 --> 00:24:14,680 The Promellian must have logged the cause of the death. 296 00:24:15,550 --> 00:24:19,750 All in an open locker? He wasn't too concerned with security. 297 00:24:24,430 --> 00:24:27,400 452 through system L-575. 298 00:24:27,960 --> 00:24:31,130 Adjustments to dilithium-crystal chamber complete. 299 00:24:31,300 --> 00:24:33,470 Impact analysis, Computer. 300 00:24:33,630 --> 00:24:36,400 Warp energy has increased 1 4 percent. 301 00:24:36,570 --> 00:24:39,010 Reactants per unit time remaining steady. 302 00:24:39,670 --> 00:24:41,480 Yes! Alright! 303 00:24:47,650 --> 00:24:49,250 Computer... 304 00:24:49,680 --> 00:24:51,250 Do you have any... 305 00:24:51,420 --> 00:24:55,160 you know, personality on file for Dr Brahms? 306 00:24:55,990 --> 00:25:01,030 Starfleet personality profile analysis, stardate 40056. 307 00:25:02,960 --> 00:25:06,970 Did she ever debate at the intergalactic caucuses on Chaya VII? 308 00:25:07,770 --> 00:25:11,710 Dr Brahms attended the caucuses on the following stardates... 309 00:25:11,870 --> 00:25:13,870 Never mind the dates. Computer... 310 00:25:14,440 --> 00:25:17,880 If you add data from all these sources, 311 00:25:18,050 --> 00:25:22,380 could you synthesise a true representation of Dr Brahms? 312 00:25:23,450 --> 00:25:27,020 There would be a 9.37 percent margin of error 313 00:25:27,190 --> 00:25:30,290 in the interactive responses from the facsimile. 314 00:25:31,390 --> 00:25:33,390 I can live with that. 315 00:25:33,860 --> 00:25:35,460 Do it. 316 00:25:51,210 --> 00:25:54,820 - Dr Brahms? - Geordi, it's me, Leah. 317 00:25:54,980 --> 00:25:58,490 Don't call me Dr Brahms, or I'll call you Commander. 318 00:25:58,650 --> 00:26:00,990 - Right. - Now... 319 00:26:01,160 --> 00:26:04,360 We've maintained energy but we can't leave it 320 00:26:04,530 --> 00:26:07,730 without burning out components. So we need to move. 321 00:26:10,260 --> 00:26:13,030 - Are you with me? - Yeah. 322 00:26:13,200 --> 00:26:14,800 Yeah! 323 00:26:23,880 --> 00:26:26,310 We have been stripped of all propulsion 324 00:26:26,480 --> 00:26:28,780 and our weapons are useless. 325 00:26:29,650 --> 00:26:31,450 We cannot move 326 00:26:32,420 --> 00:26:34,560 and we cannot fight. 327 00:26:34,960 --> 00:26:37,930 The ship is being lashed with lethal radiation 328 00:26:38,090 --> 00:26:42,230 from the aceton assimilators concealed in the wreckage around... 329 00:26:46,130 --> 00:26:50,340 - Aceton assimilators? - Primitive generators 330 00:26:50,500 --> 00:26:52,770 which drain power from distant sources. 331 00:26:52,940 --> 00:26:54,510 Generators? 332 00:26:54,680 --> 00:26:57,180 It would not be difficult to modify them 333 00:26:57,350 --> 00:26:59,350 to convert energy into radiation. 334 00:27:00,580 --> 00:27:02,980 The Menthars hide them in debris. 335 00:27:03,150 --> 00:27:05,190 An unsuspecting ship flies in. 336 00:27:06,150 --> 00:27:07,690 Instant booby trap. 337 00:27:07,860 --> 00:27:11,790 Now we're supplying the devices with the energy to kill us. 338 00:27:14,200 --> 00:27:16,460 - No. - Listen to me! 339 00:27:16,630 --> 00:27:18,600 You can't boost power that way. 340 00:27:18,770 --> 00:27:22,170 You increase the speed of the subspace field processor... 341 00:27:22,340 --> 00:27:26,670 I want enough power to barrel out of here, not blow us up. 342 00:27:26,840 --> 00:27:29,280 This is my design we're talking about. 343 00:27:29,440 --> 00:27:33,180 I don't care if you built it with your bare hands. 344 00:27:33,350 --> 00:27:37,120 It's gonna go... And we'll go with it. 345 00:27:37,290 --> 00:27:39,490 I am not used to being questioned. 346 00:27:39,650 --> 00:27:41,690 And I'm not used to dying. 347 00:27:44,060 --> 00:27:48,560 OK, look. You worked in a lab on a static model. 348 00:27:48,730 --> 00:27:50,500 This is a working machine. 349 00:27:50,670 --> 00:27:54,500 It's got tens of thousands of light years on it. 350 00:27:56,200 --> 00:27:58,010 - True. - Damn right. 351 00:28:04,010 --> 00:28:05,380 Listen. 352 00:28:06,510 --> 00:28:10,250 We'd never be certain that the circuit paths are sealed. 353 00:28:18,290 --> 00:28:19,890 You're good. 354 00:28:20,900 --> 00:28:25,570 - Very good. - I know my ship. Inside and out. 355 00:28:25,730 --> 00:28:28,100 Then you know me inside and out. 356 00:28:28,800 --> 00:28:31,610 Cos a lot of me is in here. 357 00:28:33,740 --> 00:28:37,210 I always wish a chief engineer was present when a ship is built. 358 00:28:37,380 --> 00:28:40,780 Yeah. Designers never get out in space. 359 00:28:42,120 --> 00:28:44,790 Well... you're there now. 360 00:28:49,090 --> 00:28:53,730 - Cmdr La Forge to the bridge. - On my way, Commander. 361 00:28:55,000 --> 00:28:57,000 Don't go away. 362 00:28:58,230 --> 00:29:00,230 I mean... 363 00:29:01,100 --> 00:29:03,100 Computer, save program. 364 00:29:07,980 --> 00:29:10,480 How many devices are we dealing with, Data? 365 00:29:10,650 --> 00:29:12,510 To create this radiation field 366 00:29:12,680 --> 00:29:14,680 would take several hundred thousand. 367 00:29:14,850 --> 00:29:17,750 They've been out there a long time. Deterioration? 368 00:29:17,920 --> 00:29:21,190 There is no way to calculate that. It is likely. 369 00:29:21,360 --> 00:29:24,290 Is there any indication of weakness in the field? 370 00:29:24,460 --> 00:29:27,060 - Nothing substantial. - Of any kind. 371 00:29:28,060 --> 00:29:32,200 Well, there is a 0.1 percent dip in the radiation field at... 372 00:29:32,830 --> 00:29:35,140 21 mark eight by 42 mark zero. 373 00:29:35,570 --> 00:29:39,510 - I want that 0.1 percent. - Fire at those coordinates. 374 00:29:39,670 --> 00:29:43,810 We won't maintain energy reserves. We might even lose a few circuits. 375 00:29:44,410 --> 00:29:45,650 Critical losses? 376 00:29:45,810 --> 00:29:49,580 Not enough to shut down but I don't know about the shields. 377 00:29:50,150 --> 00:29:53,820 There is also the possibility that the phasers will supply 378 00:29:53,990 --> 00:29:55,990 what they need most. Energy. 379 00:29:57,330 --> 00:30:00,930 I imagine a similar discussion taking place on our neighbor ship. 380 00:30:01,100 --> 00:30:02,760 Over 1,000 years ago. 381 00:30:02,930 --> 00:30:05,530 Let's hope our decisions are more successful. 382 00:30:05,700 --> 00:30:09,870 Mr La Forge, return to Engineering and continue without delay. 383 00:30:10,040 --> 00:30:11,610 Mr Worf. 384 00:30:12,840 --> 00:30:14,840 Prepare the phasers. 385 00:30:15,740 --> 00:30:17,750 Phasers locked on coordinates. 386 00:30:18,350 --> 00:30:19,610 Fire. 387 00:30:26,020 --> 00:30:27,460 Nothing. 388 00:30:27,620 --> 00:30:29,790 Radiation levels increasing. 389 00:30:29,960 --> 00:30:31,590 Eight percent. 390 00:30:31,760 --> 00:30:33,260 Ten percent. 391 00:30:33,430 --> 00:30:36,100 Energy reserves are dropping rapidly, sir. 392 00:30:36,260 --> 00:30:37,770 Damn you. 393 00:30:38,700 --> 00:30:42,540 Wouldn't that increase the output to gain a quicker response time? 394 00:30:42,700 --> 00:30:45,040 The processors can handle the extra input. 395 00:30:45,210 --> 00:30:47,210 But how do we reconfigure? 396 00:30:47,740 --> 00:30:49,940 Energy reserves reaching critical. 397 00:30:50,280 --> 00:30:54,050 Standard procedure requires termination of all simulations. 398 00:30:54,220 --> 00:30:56,220 Override standard procedure. 399 00:30:56,720 --> 00:30:59,290 - Override authority restricted. - What? 400 00:31:00,660 --> 00:31:02,060 Computer! 401 00:31:14,100 --> 00:31:16,140 The crystal lattice is breaking down. 402 00:31:16,300 --> 00:31:18,610 We'll repair it at a starbase. 403 00:31:18,770 --> 00:31:20,470 The optimist of the group. 404 00:31:20,640 --> 00:31:24,280 How long do we have shields based on current calculations? 405 00:31:24,450 --> 00:31:29,120 Under two hours. The radiation field has increased by 1 7 percent. 406 00:31:29,680 --> 00:31:31,650 What impact on fatal exposure? 407 00:31:32,120 --> 00:31:33,820 Down to 26 minutes. 408 00:31:34,490 --> 00:31:38,630 If we resist, we die. If we don't resist, we die. 409 00:31:40,390 --> 00:31:43,460 Mr La Forge, have we shut down non-essential energy? 410 00:31:43,630 --> 00:31:47,640 Yes, sir. I need some back for a program on holodeck three. 411 00:31:48,200 --> 00:31:50,670 - For what purpose? - Well... 412 00:31:50,840 --> 00:31:54,480 I've gone back to the beginning, to the earliest entries. 413 00:31:54,640 --> 00:31:58,480 I've created a propulsion design model to assist me. 414 00:31:58,880 --> 00:32:00,880 I believe we're making progress. 415 00:32:01,050 --> 00:32:03,720 Computer, reinstate holodeck three program. 416 00:32:03,880 --> 00:32:06,090 Holodeck three program is reinstated. 417 00:32:06,920 --> 00:32:10,830 Mr La Forge, your best suggestion in one hour. 418 00:32:11,160 --> 00:32:12,530 Picard out. 419 00:32:16,930 --> 00:32:18,930 Computer, holodeck three program. 420 00:32:19,770 --> 00:32:21,340 Enter when ready. 421 00:32:23,670 --> 00:32:25,440 There isn't much time left. 422 00:32:25,610 --> 00:32:29,910 We have to get out of here. The booby trap eats energy. 423 00:32:30,080 --> 00:32:33,710 How do we fool it, block it, shut it down? 424 00:32:33,880 --> 00:32:37,520 OK, we know that for every move the Enterprise makes, 425 00:32:37,690 --> 00:32:40,520 there's a countermovement by the energy field. 426 00:32:40,690 --> 00:32:43,090 Can we use that to our advantage? 427 00:32:43,290 --> 00:32:45,590 Maybe. There must be a time differential 428 00:32:45,760 --> 00:32:47,460 between force and counterforce. 429 00:32:47,630 --> 00:32:51,130 If we can adjust the link-ups before the counterforce reacts, 430 00:32:51,300 --> 00:32:53,670 we might just move this bucket. 431 00:32:53,830 --> 00:32:54,900 Yeah. 432 00:32:55,070 --> 00:32:56,170 Yes! 433 00:32:57,570 --> 00:33:00,010 Leah, do you like Italian food? 434 00:33:00,780 --> 00:33:04,410 Like it? Wait till I make you my fungilli. 435 00:33:05,250 --> 00:33:09,980 OK. Fusion reactor uplink to navigation processor. 436 00:33:22,800 --> 00:33:27,000 Then we have to adjust the vector processor and the drive coils. 437 00:33:28,770 --> 00:33:30,540 This is impossible. 438 00:33:36,210 --> 00:33:39,880 - Don't do that. - I thought it would feel good. 439 00:33:40,050 --> 00:33:44,020 I don't want to feel that good right now. What time is it? 440 00:33:44,190 --> 00:33:46,190 Coming up on 1600 hours. 441 00:33:46,820 --> 00:33:50,190 God, what am I supposed to tell the Captain? 442 00:33:50,360 --> 00:33:53,130 It's possible and yet it's not possible. 443 00:33:53,290 --> 00:33:57,570 Everything says we can't adjust it but if we could, it might work. 444 00:33:57,730 --> 00:33:59,230 I could do it. 445 00:33:59,400 --> 00:34:03,800 Data couldn't even do it. It'll take a thousand adjustments a second. 446 00:34:03,970 --> 00:34:06,410 How will you do it? It's humanly impossible. 447 00:34:06,570 --> 00:34:08,380 I'm not human. 448 00:34:11,080 --> 00:34:15,380 You... You mean the computer could do it? 449 00:34:18,690 --> 00:34:20,250 Captain. 450 00:34:21,020 --> 00:34:22,620 Captain, this is... 451 00:34:23,860 --> 00:34:25,430 This is a simulation 452 00:34:25,590 --> 00:34:29,060 of the expert who designed the engines, Leah Brahms. 453 00:34:31,470 --> 00:34:32,770 We... 454 00:34:32,930 --> 00:34:36,400 I've been examining the force- counterforce response times, 455 00:34:36,570 --> 00:34:39,070 trying to create linkage at maximum power. 456 00:34:39,540 --> 00:34:41,040 And? 457 00:34:41,210 --> 00:34:42,580 There's a... 458 00:34:43,280 --> 00:34:48,150 There's a chance we could if we turn the ship over to the computer. 459 00:34:52,650 --> 00:34:54,990 - What chance? - I don't know. 460 00:34:55,160 --> 00:34:58,260 We could program it and try it out. 461 00:34:58,660 --> 00:35:02,660 - And this is the only way? - I think so, sir. 462 00:35:18,350 --> 00:35:19,680 Come. 463 00:35:22,020 --> 00:35:24,020 Any word from La Forge? 464 00:35:24,650 --> 00:35:27,960 He has something that may give us a chance, 465 00:35:28,120 --> 00:35:30,360 if we stay out of it. 466 00:35:31,660 --> 00:35:35,460 He proposes to turn the ship over to the computer 467 00:35:35,630 --> 00:35:39,600 because it is capable of quicker adjustments than a human being. 468 00:35:41,540 --> 00:35:45,270 Computers always impress me with their ability to take orders. 469 00:35:45,440 --> 00:35:48,880 I'm not as convinced of their ability to give them. 470 00:35:52,180 --> 00:35:56,020 You know, Number One, you missed something not playing with models. 471 00:35:57,450 --> 00:36:00,320 They were the source of imaginary voyages, 472 00:36:00,490 --> 00:36:03,320 each holding a treasure of adventures. 473 00:36:03,490 --> 00:36:05,360 Manning the earliest spacecraft, 474 00:36:05,490 --> 00:36:10,230 flying an aeroplane with only one propeller to keep you in the sky. 475 00:36:11,200 --> 00:36:13,030 Can you imagine that? 476 00:36:15,170 --> 00:36:17,410 Now the machines are flying us. 477 00:36:23,580 --> 00:36:25,850 End simulation. Fatal exposure. 478 00:36:27,180 --> 00:36:30,550 Computer, reduce thrust levels another four percent. 479 00:36:33,090 --> 00:36:35,290 Adjust trajectory angle to compensate. 480 00:36:36,720 --> 00:36:38,430 Begin simulation again. 481 00:36:43,760 --> 00:36:48,200 - There you go, we got out. - Repeat simulation, same levels. 482 00:36:54,810 --> 00:36:56,810 End simulation. Fatal exposure. 483 00:36:56,980 --> 00:37:00,550 Same variables, only the computer didn't quite make it. 484 00:37:02,480 --> 00:37:06,220 Deflector shield failure. Lethal radiation levels. 485 00:37:06,390 --> 00:37:08,720 Fatal exposure in 26 minutes. 486 00:37:23,140 --> 00:37:24,840 - It might work. - It might not. 487 00:37:25,010 --> 00:37:26,970 I can't turn the ship over to a computer. 488 00:37:27,140 --> 00:37:28,610 It's all we've got. 489 00:37:28,780 --> 00:37:31,610 - Picard to La Forge. - Captain. 490 00:37:32,180 --> 00:37:34,420 Two minutes. Give me just two minutes. 491 00:37:34,950 --> 00:37:38,450 There is another way, Captain. Two minutes, please! 492 00:37:41,120 --> 00:37:44,130 Two minutes, Mr La Forge. Picard out. 493 00:37:44,490 --> 00:37:47,530 - Geordi, there's no other way. - Listen. 494 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:52,470 Turn it around. Come at it from the opposite direction. 495 00:37:52,630 --> 00:37:55,070 God, it's so simple it might work. 496 00:37:55,240 --> 00:37:58,340 OK. Computer, new simulation. 497 00:38:03,010 --> 00:38:06,180 We've only tried overpowering the trap. 498 00:38:06,350 --> 00:38:08,420 More energy, faster adjustments. 499 00:38:08,550 --> 00:38:11,990 That's what we can't do because we're supposed to do that. 500 00:38:12,150 --> 00:38:13,750 That's the booby trap. 501 00:38:13,920 --> 00:38:17,060 The answer lies in our own computer. The mind. 502 00:38:17,220 --> 00:38:19,160 The best piece of engineering ever. 503 00:38:19,990 --> 00:38:23,900 Didn't your research indicate we need a thousand adjustments per second? 504 00:38:24,070 --> 00:38:26,730 Not if we shut everything off. 505 00:38:27,740 --> 00:38:31,270 One blast of everything for a microsecond to beat the inertia 506 00:38:31,440 --> 00:38:36,080 and then we shut down, except for life-support and two thrusters. 507 00:38:37,010 --> 00:38:39,210 No impulse engines. No computer. 508 00:38:39,610 --> 00:38:41,020 One propeller? 509 00:38:41,180 --> 00:38:44,290 Deflector shield failure. Lethal radiation levels. 510 00:38:44,890 --> 00:38:46,890 Fatal exposure in 12 minutes. 511 00:38:48,090 --> 00:38:49,720 Have you analyzed the risk? 512 00:38:50,220 --> 00:38:51,790 The numbers say even. 513 00:38:51,960 --> 00:38:54,960 It's no better than the computer, but no worse. 514 00:38:55,130 --> 00:39:00,270 Forget the numbers. The computer can't compensate for human intuition. 515 00:39:00,430 --> 00:39:03,770 - Experience. - And the wish to stay alive. 516 00:39:16,850 --> 00:39:18,190 Make it so. 517 00:39:18,350 --> 00:39:21,420 I've run the simulations. I'll take the con. 518 00:39:21,520 --> 00:39:24,960 Thank you, Mr La Forge. You've done your job. 519 00:39:25,130 --> 00:39:26,490 I relieve you, Mr Crusher. 520 00:39:30,260 --> 00:39:31,830 Yes, sir. 521 00:39:37,310 --> 00:39:41,810 All hands, we are about to engage engines for a short burst. 522 00:39:41,940 --> 00:39:43,880 Inertia dampeners are on manual. 523 00:39:44,010 --> 00:39:47,480 They may not compensate for the acceleration. Brace yourselves. 524 00:39:48,380 --> 00:39:50,180 Deflector shield failure. 525 00:39:50,350 --> 00:39:51,890 Lethal radiation levels. 526 00:39:52,050 --> 00:39:55,520 Computer. Discontinue radiation warning until further notice. 527 00:39:56,990 --> 00:40:00,030 - It's all yours, sir. - Thank you. 528 00:40:07,300 --> 00:40:09,300 Firing impulse engines. 529 00:40:19,210 --> 00:40:20,680 Impulse engines down. 530 00:40:21,520 --> 00:40:23,320 Shutting down all systems. 531 00:40:31,690 --> 00:40:34,760 Velocity is 135 meters per second. 532 00:40:37,400 --> 00:40:40,370 We enter the debris field in eight seconds. 533 00:40:53,110 --> 00:40:54,650 Starboard thruster. 534 00:40:58,150 --> 00:41:00,550 Coming to. Heading three-four-zero. 535 00:41:00,660 --> 00:41:02,090 Mark one-zero. 536 00:41:04,830 --> 00:41:06,460 Thruster is off. 537 00:41:08,730 --> 00:41:11,770 Captain, that large mass may contain an assimilator. 538 00:41:12,470 --> 00:41:14,170 Port thrusters firing. 539 00:41:20,240 --> 00:41:21,980 No reaction from the assimilator. 540 00:41:24,910 --> 00:41:26,510 Over the first hurdle. 541 00:41:29,680 --> 00:41:31,450 Sir, object to port! 542 00:41:33,820 --> 00:41:35,520 Port thruster is firing. 543 00:41:36,760 --> 00:41:39,530 Sir, the gravity of the various masses 544 00:41:39,690 --> 00:41:42,830 has reduced our velocity by eight percent. 545 00:41:43,000 --> 00:41:47,000 By my calculations, we can no longer clear the debris field. 546 00:41:47,170 --> 00:41:48,770 Thank you, Mr Data. 547 00:41:54,310 --> 00:41:56,880 The asteroid's gravitation is drawing us closer. 548 00:41:57,040 --> 00:41:58,950 Velocity is increasing. 549 00:42:08,890 --> 00:42:13,360 Velocity is still increasing. Now at 219 meters per second. 550 00:42:20,370 --> 00:42:21,970 Starboard aft thruster. 551 00:42:34,850 --> 00:42:37,620 You used the asteroid's gravitation as a slingshot. 552 00:42:39,420 --> 00:42:40,620 Excellent! 553 00:42:45,460 --> 00:42:47,400 We're out. We got through. 554 00:42:47,900 --> 00:42:49,930 You have the con, Mr Crusher. 555 00:42:51,430 --> 00:42:52,770 Yes, sir. 556 00:42:52,930 --> 00:42:54,970 Full restart. All systems back on line. 557 00:42:55,140 --> 00:42:57,610 - With pleasure, sir. - Number One. 558 00:42:58,210 --> 00:43:01,210 Make sure that booby trap doesn't bother anyone again. 559 00:43:01,380 --> 00:43:03,780 Mr Worf, ready photon torpedoes. 560 00:43:03,950 --> 00:43:07,110 Set to detonate on impact with the Promellian vessel. 561 00:43:07,280 --> 00:43:08,650 Aye, sir. 562 00:43:15,090 --> 00:43:18,730 I've always thought technology could solve almost any problem. 563 00:43:19,790 --> 00:43:22,260 It enhances the quality of our lives. 564 00:43:23,260 --> 00:43:27,270 Lets us travel across the galaxy. Even gave me my vision. 565 00:43:28,340 --> 00:43:31,910 But sometimes you just have to turn it all off. 566 00:43:32,440 --> 00:43:34,310 Even the gypsy violins. 567 00:43:35,510 --> 00:43:36,680 Violins? 568 00:43:38,280 --> 00:43:39,650 Different program. 569 00:43:45,950 --> 00:43:47,460 We made a good team. 570 00:43:49,460 --> 00:43:51,090 Maybe we can again. 571 00:43:54,260 --> 00:43:56,300 I'm with you every day, Geordi. 572 00:43:57,370 --> 00:43:59,830 Every time you look at this engine. 573 00:44:01,100 --> 00:44:03,600 Every time you touch it, it's me. 574 00:44:24,030 --> 00:44:27,060 Computer, exit holodeck. 575 00:44:28,660 --> 00:44:30,100 End program.