1 00:00:03,295 --> 00:00:06,162 Personal Log, Chief Engineer Geordi La Forge 2 00:00:06,231 --> 00:00:07,823 Stardate 44885.5. 3 00:00:07,866 --> 00:00:09,993 l am en route to the planet Risa 4 00:00:10,035 --> 00:00:12,469 to attend an artificial intelligence seminar. 5 00:00:12,504 --> 00:00:15,496 Captain Picard has ordered me to arrive a few days early 6 00:00:15,540 --> 00:00:17,167 to have some fun and relax. 7 00:00:17,242 --> 00:00:20,473 l intend to follow his orders to the very best of my ability. 8 00:00:22,914 --> 00:00:25,178 How about some different music, Computer? 9 00:00:25,217 --> 00:00:26,707 Something with a Latin beat. 10 00:00:29,087 --> 00:00:32,181 No, l meant something with a gentle Latin beat. 11 00:00:32,224 --> 00:00:33,691 Maybe a... a Spanish guitar. 12 00:00:37,696 --> 00:00:40,164 Perfect. 13 00:00:40,198 --> 00:00:43,031 Hey, what's the weather like on Risa? 14 00:00:43,068 --> 00:00:47,164 Risa is climate controlled for optimum tourist comfort. 15 00:00:47,205 --> 00:00:48,866 ls that right? 16 00:00:48,907 --> 00:00:51,205 And about how long till we get there? 17 00:00:51,243 --> 00:00:54,735 Arrival at Risa is scheduled for 0932 hours. 18 00:00:54,780 --> 00:00:57,248 Ooh, three hours. 19 00:01:01,486 --> 00:01:03,249 How about a game, Computer? 20 00:01:03,288 --> 00:01:05,153 Please restate request. 21 00:01:05,257 --> 00:01:07,521 Something to pass the time. You know, a diversion. 22 00:01:07,559 --> 00:01:11,290 Select either visual interactive or verbal interactive. 23 00:01:11,330 --> 00:01:12,991 Hmm... verbal. 24 00:01:13,031 --> 00:01:15,693 You have 20 seconds to respond to each question. 25 00:01:15,734 --> 00:01:18,532 Level of difficulty will increase as you progress. 26 00:01:18,570 --> 00:01:19,867 Proceed when ready. 27 00:01:19,905 --> 00:01:21,167 Begin. 28 00:01:21,273 --> 00:01:23,764 List the resonances of the sub-quantum states 29 00:01:23,809 --> 00:01:26,334 associated with transitional relativity... 30 00:01:26,378 --> 00:01:28,039 That's easy. 31 00:01:28,080 --> 00:01:30,412 ...in alphabetical order. 32 00:01:30,449 --> 00:01:33,179 Uh... well, uh... 33 00:01:33,218 --> 00:01:35,448 a-asymmetrical... 34 00:01:35,487 --> 00:01:37,114 uh, uh, uh, inverted... 35 00:01:37,155 --> 00:01:39,555 um... uh, uh... 36 00:01:39,591 --> 00:01:41,024 phased... 37 00:01:41,059 --> 00:01:44,028 uh, stable... 38 00:01:44,062 --> 00:01:45,791 Your time has expired. 39 00:01:47,866 --> 00:01:49,697 The fifth resonance is... 40 00:01:49,735 --> 00:01:50,827 Universal. 41 00:01:50,869 --> 00:01:52,700 l knew that. 42 00:01:52,738 --> 00:01:54,603 Okay, okay. Give me another one. 43 00:01:54,639 --> 00:01:58,097 List the field patterns associated with warp modulation 44 00:01:58,143 --> 00:01:59,701 in order of decreasing energy. 45 00:01:59,745 --> 00:02:02,441 Oh, okay. There's the aft nacelle associative 46 00:02:02,481 --> 00:02:03,880 the for... 47 00:02:03,915 --> 00:02:06,008 Ho! Computer 48 00:02:06,051 --> 00:02:08,849 sequence 0-1-0, maximum power to the shields. 49 00:02:08,887 --> 00:02:10,149 Kill the music. 50 00:02:10,222 --> 00:02:12,656 Enterprise, this is Shuttle Seven. 51 00:02:12,691 --> 00:02:14,852 l've encountered a Romulan warbird. 52 00:02:14,893 --> 00:02:16,690 Coordinates are three... 53 00:02:16,728 --> 00:02:18,286 Warning, shield failure. 54 00:02:18,330 --> 00:02:19,456 Damn! 55 00:02:19,498 --> 00:02:20,965 Risa Control. 56 00:02:20,999 --> 00:02:22,626 Anybody! 57 00:02:57,536 --> 00:03:01,939 Space, the final frontier. 58 00:03:01,973 --> 00:03:05,807 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 59 00:03:05,844 --> 00:03:07,812 lts continuing mission-- 60 00:03:07,846 --> 00:03:11,782 to explore strange new worlds 61 00:03:11,817 --> 00:03:16,254 to seek out new life and new civilizations 62 00:03:16,288 --> 00:03:20,782 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 63 00:04:18,416 --> 00:04:22,580 Captain's Log, Stardate 44891.6. 64 00:04:22,621 --> 00:04:26,387 The Enterprise has been ordered to accompany a special emissary 65 00:04:26,424 --> 00:04:29,552 from the Klingon High Council to the Kriosian system 66 00:04:29,594 --> 00:04:33,030 where one of their colonies is fighting for independence. 67 00:04:33,064 --> 00:04:37,125 There was a time when the Empire would crush a rebellion. 68 00:04:37,168 --> 00:04:38,795 Now it is tolerated. 69 00:04:38,837 --> 00:04:41,897 We have enough troubles on the home planet 70 00:04:41,940 --> 00:04:44,568 so we don't wish to divert resources 71 00:04:44,609 --> 00:04:46,270 to such a trivial war. 72 00:04:46,311 --> 00:04:48,176 You're preparing to grant them independence? 73 00:04:48,246 --> 00:04:49,338 Well, perhaps. 74 00:04:49,381 --> 00:04:51,110 Conquer them again later, if we wish. 75 00:04:51,149 --> 00:04:55,381 May l ask, Ambassador, what has this to do with us? 76 00:04:55,420 --> 00:04:57,513 The Governor of Krios has charged 77 00:04:57,556 --> 00:05:00,923 that the Federation is secretly aiding the rebels. 78 00:05:00,959 --> 00:05:02,449 Does he have evidence? 79 00:05:02,494 --> 00:05:05,793 The Council has sent me here to examine that evidence. 80 00:05:05,830 --> 00:05:09,857 lt was my decision to invite you to accompany me, Captain. 81 00:05:09,901 --> 00:05:13,132 Many on the Council have great respect for you. 82 00:05:13,238 --> 00:05:14,671 K'adlo. 83 00:05:14,706 --> 00:05:17,937 l have been pleased to offer occasional assistance 84 00:05:17,976 --> 00:05:20,137 to the Klingon people in the past. 85 00:05:20,178 --> 00:05:22,305 Your modesty is very human, Captain. 86 00:05:22,347 --> 00:05:23,678 l will excuse it. 87 00:05:23,715 --> 00:05:25,148 But l can assure you, Ambassador 88 00:05:25,216 --> 00:05:27,844 that the Federation would never interfere 89 00:05:27,886 --> 00:05:30,354 in the internal affairs of the Empire. 90 00:05:30,388 --> 00:05:31,855 Let us hope not. 91 00:05:31,890 --> 00:05:33,517 Such interference would strike 92 00:05:33,558 --> 00:05:35,389 at the very basis of our alliance. 93 00:05:35,427 --> 00:05:38,919 Captain, we are in the war zone. 94 00:05:38,964 --> 00:05:41,023 lndeed. 95 00:05:41,066 --> 00:05:44,058 Ambassador, l will ask our Chief Security Officer 96 00:05:44,102 --> 00:05:46,332 Lieutenant Worf, to make a report... 97 00:05:46,371 --> 00:05:47,668 Uh, Captain 98 00:05:47,706 --> 00:05:50,504 Worf's discommendation makes that very awkward. 99 00:05:50,542 --> 00:05:53,272 lf l could work with one of the other security officers... 100 00:05:53,311 --> 00:05:55,711 Lieutenant Worf is my Chief of Security 101 00:05:55,747 --> 00:05:57,339 and my Tactical Officer. 102 00:05:57,382 --> 00:06:00,613 This matter clearly falls within his jurisdiction. 103 00:06:04,022 --> 00:06:05,990 As you wish. 104 00:06:20,672 --> 00:06:22,435 Hey, hey, hey! 105 00:06:23,642 --> 00:06:25,974 Hey, take it easy. 106 00:06:26,011 --> 00:06:27,410 Hey! 107 00:06:29,180 --> 00:06:31,944 Welcome, Mr. La Forge. 108 00:06:31,983 --> 00:06:35,043 We've waited a long time to meet you. 109 00:06:35,086 --> 00:06:37,350 l can tell you've gone to a lot of trouble. 110 00:06:37,389 --> 00:06:40,153 lndeed, we have. 111 00:06:40,225 --> 00:06:43,524 You are going to be of great help to us. 112 00:06:43,561 --> 00:06:46,724 Oh, l wouldn't count on it. 113 00:06:55,907 --> 00:06:58,671 Good. Very good. 114 00:07:01,146 --> 00:07:04,582 Do not enjoy yourself too much on Risa. 115 00:07:13,758 --> 00:07:15,123 Hey! 116 00:07:15,160 --> 00:07:16,923 Your VlSOR will be returned to you 117 00:07:16,961 --> 00:07:19,862 but first, l want to show you something. 118 00:07:19,898 --> 00:07:21,092 Show me something? 119 00:07:21,132 --> 00:07:22,827 That'll be a nice trick 120 00:07:22,867 --> 00:07:25,802 seeing as how I can't see anything 121 00:07:25,837 --> 00:07:26,826 without the VlSOR. 122 00:07:26,871 --> 00:07:28,202 That is not quite true. 123 00:07:34,913 --> 00:07:37,347 Allow me to demonstrate. 124 00:07:37,382 --> 00:07:40,681 l now have direct access to his visual cortex. 125 00:07:40,719 --> 00:07:45,156 He has no choice but to see what l wish him to see. 126 00:07:45,223 --> 00:07:47,919 l can feed him any image l choose. 127 00:07:47,959 --> 00:07:50,450 He will be unable to ignore it. 128 00:07:50,495 --> 00:07:53,862 His galvanic skin response has increased nine percent. 129 00:07:53,898 --> 00:07:55,627 lt seems Commander La Forge 130 00:07:55,667 --> 00:07:58,431 like many humans, has a low tolerance 131 00:07:58,470 --> 00:08:00,335 for watching others suffer. 132 00:08:02,173 --> 00:08:04,107 Why are you doing this? 133 00:08:04,175 --> 00:08:05,699 l am sorry, Commander. 134 00:08:05,744 --> 00:08:07,609 lt is a necessary step. 135 00:08:07,645 --> 00:08:09,772 l apologize for your discomfort. 136 00:08:09,814 --> 00:08:11,782 Here. 137 00:08:11,816 --> 00:08:16,515 Observe how a spring day on his native Earth affects him. 138 00:08:16,554 --> 00:08:19,318 He's looking at a beautiful meadow-- 139 00:08:19,357 --> 00:08:22,121 green trees, birds, a blue sky. 140 00:08:22,160 --> 00:08:23,787 The heartbeat slows. 141 00:08:23,828 --> 00:08:26,262 The galvanic skin response drops. 142 00:08:26,297 --> 00:08:28,663 The body responds to our stimuli. 143 00:08:28,700 --> 00:08:30,031 He is incapable 144 00:08:30,068 --> 00:08:33,731 of maintaining control of his own responses. 145 00:08:33,772 --> 00:08:36,764 Watch as l change the stimuli again. 146 00:08:36,808 --> 00:08:41,006 Once our work is done, La Forge will act normally 147 00:08:41,045 --> 00:08:43,673 totally unaware of his conditioning-- 148 00:08:43,715 --> 00:08:45,546 the perfect tool for our purpose. 149 00:08:45,583 --> 00:08:47,312 Will there be any physical evidence 150 00:08:47,352 --> 00:08:49,047 of what you're going to do to him? 151 00:08:49,087 --> 00:08:50,384 None, Commander. 152 00:08:50,421 --> 00:08:52,480 That is why we chose La Forge. 153 00:08:52,524 --> 00:08:55,982 The utilization of his pre-existing neural implants 154 00:08:56,027 --> 00:08:58,962 makes our work impossible to detect. 155 00:08:58,997 --> 00:09:01,158 How will we be certain your procedure has been successful? 156 00:09:01,266 --> 00:09:04,429 l will program him to perform a series of specific tests 157 00:09:04,469 --> 00:09:06,096 both before he leaves us 158 00:09:06,137 --> 00:09:08,731 and after he returns to the Enterprise. 159 00:09:08,773 --> 00:09:11,606 We'll be able to verify his effectiveness. 160 00:09:11,643 --> 00:09:15,044 Notice that his heart rate has slowed somewhat. 161 00:09:15,079 --> 00:09:18,606 He is becoming accustomed to the horrors he is witnessing. 162 00:09:18,650 --> 00:09:19,810 So... 163 00:09:20,819 --> 00:09:23,151 we change horrors. 164 00:09:41,039 --> 00:09:43,337 There have been two rebel attacks 165 00:09:43,374 --> 00:09:45,001 on neutral freighters-- 166 00:09:45,043 --> 00:09:47,136 one the Ferengi, and the other Cardassian. 167 00:09:47,212 --> 00:09:50,704 Both were engaged near the lkanian asteroid belt. 168 00:09:50,748 --> 00:09:53,114 That's where the rebels must be hiding. 169 00:09:53,151 --> 00:09:54,982 The actinides in the asteroids 170 00:09:55,019 --> 00:09:58,045 provide positive protection against our sensors. 171 00:09:58,089 --> 00:09:59,920 They might attack a freighter 172 00:09:59,958 --> 00:10:03,519 but l doubt they would challenge a Federation starship. 173 00:10:03,561 --> 00:10:07,554 Especially with the Federation furnishing them support. 174 00:10:10,068 --> 00:10:14,061 You would test the Captain's word with me, Kell? 175 00:10:14,105 --> 00:10:16,903 ls it because l have no honor in your eyes 176 00:10:16,941 --> 00:10:19,171 that you expect me to be disloyal? 177 00:10:19,244 --> 00:10:20,871 Wrong of me to ask. 178 00:10:20,912 --> 00:10:22,174 My apologies. 179 00:10:22,247 --> 00:10:23,874 Captain Picard does not lie. 180 00:10:23,915 --> 00:10:26,349 lf he says there is no Federation assistance 181 00:10:26,384 --> 00:10:28,284 to the rebels, there is none. 182 00:10:28,319 --> 00:10:30,549 Good. Because l risk my own reputation 183 00:10:30,588 --> 00:10:32,180 and honor coming to Picard. 184 00:10:32,257 --> 00:10:34,191 He will not disappoint you. 185 00:10:34,225 --> 00:10:36,921 lf that is all... 186 00:10:38,763 --> 00:10:40,924 There are some members of the High Council 187 00:10:40,965 --> 00:10:43,058 who would thank you, Worf. 188 00:10:44,936 --> 00:10:46,870 Thank me? 189 00:10:46,905 --> 00:10:48,372 For killing Duras. 190 00:10:48,406 --> 00:10:50,431 No doubt that, had he lived 191 00:10:50,475 --> 00:10:53,103 one day, he would ascend to head the Council. 192 00:10:53,144 --> 00:10:55,738 Many were not looking forward to that. 193 00:10:55,780 --> 00:10:58,840 My motives were personal, not political. 194 00:10:58,883 --> 00:11:00,180 Motives? 195 00:11:00,218 --> 00:11:01,845 Who cares for motives? 196 00:11:01,886 --> 00:11:03,353 Humans, perhaps. 197 00:11:03,388 --> 00:11:06,949 What matters is, you acted on that day 198 00:11:06,991 --> 00:11:08,822 as a true Klingon. 199 00:11:27,245 --> 00:11:28,542 Thanks. 200 00:11:28,579 --> 00:11:32,140 So l've got to shut the whole system down. 201 00:11:32,183 --> 00:11:34,708 Where are we, Mr. La Forge? 202 00:11:34,752 --> 00:11:36,549 This is Ten-Forward. 203 00:11:36,587 --> 00:11:39,385 Who is that man sitting over there? 204 00:11:39,424 --> 00:11:42,825 That's Chief O'Brien. 205 00:11:42,860 --> 00:11:45,727 How long has he served with you? 206 00:11:45,763 --> 00:11:47,924 Almost four years. 207 00:11:47,966 --> 00:11:50,491 l want you to kill him. 208 00:11:50,535 --> 00:11:52,969 Okay. 209 00:11:53,004 --> 00:11:56,440 Take this phaser, and kill Chief O'Brien. 210 00:11:59,010 --> 00:12:00,443 Finally, l think l've found it 211 00:12:00,478 --> 00:12:02,844 when l see this piece of conduit that's coded to be 212 00:12:02,880 --> 00:12:05,280 the power linkage to transporter seven. 213 00:12:05,316 --> 00:12:07,250 Now, l know that can't be right 214 00:12:07,285 --> 00:12:10,015 so l give it a closer look, and sure enough... 215 00:12:10,054 --> 00:12:12,648 Freeze simulation. 216 00:12:12,690 --> 00:12:16,524 Commander, did you understand my request? 217 00:12:19,731 --> 00:12:21,062 Well, l... 218 00:12:21,099 --> 00:12:23,158 lt's just, l... l don't... 219 00:12:23,267 --> 00:12:24,427 Look at me. 220 00:12:30,875 --> 00:12:32,968 Now, what did l ask you to do? 221 00:12:33,011 --> 00:12:34,945 Kill Chief O'Brien. 222 00:12:34,979 --> 00:12:36,708 Then do as l asked. 223 00:12:36,748 --> 00:12:38,272 Resume program. 224 00:12:38,316 --> 00:12:41,046 Well, you know what that means. 225 00:12:41,085 --> 00:12:42,677 Chief? 226 00:12:42,720 --> 00:12:44,517 ...'cause now, l have to... 227 00:12:46,824 --> 00:12:48,451 Good, Mr. La Forge. 228 00:12:48,493 --> 00:12:49,824 Very good. 229 00:12:49,861 --> 00:12:52,853 Why don't you enjoy a drink with your friends? 230 00:12:52,897 --> 00:12:55,422 Mind if l join you guys? 231 00:12:55,466 --> 00:12:57,093 Sure. 232 00:13:05,376 --> 00:13:07,503 He still hesitated. 233 00:13:07,545 --> 00:13:10,537 Prepare the equipment for another session. 234 00:13:28,583 --> 00:13:32,280 Captain's Log, Stardate 44896.9. 235 00:13:32,320 --> 00:13:33,719 We are orbiting Krios 236 00:13:33,755 --> 00:13:36,155 awaiting our first meeting with the Klingon Governor. 237 00:13:36,224 --> 00:13:40,285 Commander La Forge has rejoined the Enterprise from Risa. 238 00:13:40,328 --> 00:13:41,886 Welcome back, Geordi. 239 00:13:41,930 --> 00:13:43,056 Data. 240 00:13:43,098 --> 00:13:44,565 How was the seminar? 241 00:13:44,599 --> 00:13:46,066 Very informative. 242 00:13:46,101 --> 00:13:48,501 l'll tell you all about it. 243 00:13:50,472 --> 00:13:52,167 lt is fortunate we were able to coordinate 244 00:13:52,274 --> 00:13:53,832 your return on the Teldarian cruiser. 245 00:13:53,875 --> 00:13:55,536 Yeah. When l heard the Enterprise 246 00:13:55,577 --> 00:13:57,408 had been ordered to the Krios system 247 00:13:57,446 --> 00:13:58,811 l thought l might be forced 248 00:13:58,847 --> 00:14:01,008 to endure another couple of weeks on Risa. 249 00:14:01,049 --> 00:14:03,347 l am sorry to hear you did not enjoy yourself. 250 00:14:03,385 --> 00:14:04,852 l was joking. 251 00:14:04,886 --> 00:14:06,683 Joking? 252 00:14:06,722 --> 00:14:09,350 Ah. ''Forced to endure'' Risa. 253 00:14:09,391 --> 00:14:11,222 Your actual intent 254 00:14:11,259 --> 00:14:14,319 was to emphasize that you did enjoy yourself. 255 00:14:14,362 --> 00:14:17,024 Yes, l see how that could be considered 256 00:14:17,065 --> 00:14:18,532 quite amusing. 257 00:14:18,567 --> 00:14:21,229 l missed you, Data. 258 00:14:23,572 --> 00:14:25,039 Commander La Forge. 259 00:14:25,073 --> 00:14:27,371 Permission to come aboard, Captain. 260 00:14:27,409 --> 00:14:28,706 Granted. Welcome back. 261 00:14:28,744 --> 00:14:29,870 Thank you, sir. 262 00:14:29,911 --> 00:14:31,572 Commander La Forge is my Chief Engineer. 263 00:14:31,613 --> 00:14:33,103 Commander. 264 00:14:33,148 --> 00:14:34,342 He's been attending a seminar 265 00:14:34,382 --> 00:14:35,849 on artificial intelligence on Risa. 266 00:14:35,884 --> 00:14:37,249 l'm glad we got you back, Geordi. 267 00:14:37,285 --> 00:14:39,048 We're going to need your help on this one. 268 00:14:39,087 --> 00:14:40,850 Data tells me that the Federation 269 00:14:40,889 --> 00:14:43,551 has been accused of aiding Kriosian rebels. 270 00:14:43,592 --> 00:14:45,787 We're being presented with evidence today. 271 00:14:45,827 --> 00:14:47,852 We'll need your help in analyzing it. 272 00:14:47,896 --> 00:14:49,864 Anything l can do. 273 00:14:52,834 --> 00:14:54,495 You had a good time. 274 00:14:54,536 --> 00:14:55,833 Does it show? 275 00:14:55,871 --> 00:15:00,035 You're more relaxed than l've ever seen you. 276 00:15:02,144 --> 00:15:04,339 Captain, Governor Vagh has signaled. 277 00:15:04,379 --> 00:15:06,244 He is ready to meet with you. 278 00:15:06,281 --> 00:15:08,374 Very well. Advise him that we will transport 279 00:15:08,416 --> 00:15:10,111 down to the surface immediately. 280 00:15:10,218 --> 00:15:11,549 Ambassador. 281 00:15:14,389 --> 00:15:15,686 Commander Riker? 282 00:15:15,724 --> 00:15:17,351 What is it, Data? 283 00:15:17,392 --> 00:15:19,019 Our sensors have detected 284 00:15:19,060 --> 00:15:21,358 a brief energy fluctuation in the E-band. 285 00:15:21,396 --> 00:15:22,727 The E-band? That's unusual. 286 00:15:22,764 --> 00:15:24,026 What's the source? 287 00:15:24,065 --> 00:15:25,225 Unknown, sir. 288 00:15:25,267 --> 00:15:28,031 E-band emissions are difficult to localize. 289 00:15:28,069 --> 00:15:30,697 Collapsing protostars sometimes emit E-band bursts. 290 00:15:30,739 --> 00:15:33,367 Yes, sir. However, there are no protostars in this sector. 291 00:15:33,408 --> 00:15:36,377 You better do a complete scan. Keep me posted. 292 00:15:36,411 --> 00:15:38,436 Yes, sir. 293 00:15:38,480 --> 00:15:40,072 ...the Kanarians who've actually done 294 00:15:40,115 --> 00:15:42,675 the most advanced work in artificial intelligence 295 00:15:42,717 --> 00:15:45,049 so l spent a lot of time in their research seminars. 296 00:15:45,086 --> 00:15:46,053 Hmm. Geordi? 297 00:15:46,087 --> 00:15:47,054 Hmm? 298 00:15:47,088 --> 00:15:48,419 l get the feeling 299 00:15:48,456 --> 00:15:50,481 that something special happened on this vacation 300 00:15:50,525 --> 00:15:52,891 and l'm not talking about computers. 301 00:15:52,928 --> 00:15:55,829 Well, l did take second place in a chess tournament. 302 00:15:55,864 --> 00:15:57,331 Yes? 303 00:15:57,365 --> 00:15:59,094 And, uh, l swam a lot. 304 00:15:59,134 --> 00:16:00,465 l worked on my backstroke. 305 00:16:00,502 --> 00:16:02,163 The water is very calm on Risa. 306 00:16:02,204 --> 00:16:03,330 And...? 307 00:16:03,371 --> 00:16:04,668 And l walked a lot. 308 00:16:04,706 --> 00:16:05,695 That's all. 309 00:16:05,740 --> 00:16:07,731 Well, l ate enough for 12 people. 310 00:16:07,776 --> 00:16:09,903 The food there is terrific. 311 00:16:09,945 --> 00:16:11,936 They've got a chocolate there, Counselor 312 00:16:11,980 --> 00:16:12,969 that you would love. 313 00:16:13,014 --> 00:16:14,106 And that's all? 314 00:16:14,216 --> 00:16:15,513 Yeah. 315 00:16:15,550 --> 00:16:17,848 Well, there was this... 316 00:16:17,886 --> 00:16:19,114 Yes? 317 00:16:19,221 --> 00:16:21,348 Her name is Jonic. 318 00:16:21,389 --> 00:16:23,016 Ah. 319 00:16:23,058 --> 00:16:24,116 But, uh... 320 00:16:24,159 --> 00:16:25,683 you wouldn't want to hear about that. 321 00:16:25,727 --> 00:16:27,354 Better get ready for duty. 322 00:16:27,395 --> 00:16:29,556 Nice talking to you, Counselor. 323 00:16:40,809 --> 00:16:44,245 We talk, we socialize, we waste time 324 00:16:44,279 --> 00:16:46,804 and the insurrection continues to grow. 325 00:16:46,848 --> 00:16:49,373 These rebels need to be crushed, not coddled. 326 00:16:49,417 --> 00:16:52,614 Governor, it does not matter what you or l think. 327 00:16:52,654 --> 00:16:55,145 The High Council has made its wishes clear. 328 00:16:55,190 --> 00:16:57,420 The Council should be more interested 329 00:16:57,459 --> 00:16:59,154 in Federation interference. 330 00:16:59,194 --> 00:17:00,718 Governor, exactly what do you think 331 00:17:00,762 --> 00:17:02,229 the Federation has done? 332 00:17:02,264 --> 00:17:04,994 Your medical supplies have been found in rebel strongholds. 333 00:17:05,033 --> 00:17:08,002 We make no effort to restrict access to our medical supplies. 334 00:17:08,036 --> 00:17:10,368 Are your weapons also freely available? 335 00:17:10,405 --> 00:17:11,997 No, they are not. 336 00:17:12,040 --> 00:17:14,668 Then explain this. 337 00:17:18,046 --> 00:17:20,844 You took this weapon from the rebels? 338 00:17:20,882 --> 00:17:23,043 That and many more like it. 339 00:17:25,153 --> 00:17:27,621 lt does appear to be Federation issue. 340 00:17:27,656 --> 00:17:30,284 Governor, with your permission, l would like to take this weapon 341 00:17:30,325 --> 00:17:32,259 back to the Enterprise, to verify its origin. 342 00:17:32,294 --> 00:17:33,591 As you wish. 343 00:17:33,628 --> 00:17:35,118 l have hundreds more. 344 00:17:35,230 --> 00:17:37,425 But even if these weapons are genuine 345 00:17:37,465 --> 00:17:40,127 l can assure you that a third party must have been involved. 346 00:17:40,235 --> 00:17:42,760 The Federation is not in the business 347 00:17:42,804 --> 00:17:44,795 of supplying arms to rebels. 348 00:17:44,839 --> 00:17:46,739 This is the only Klingon colony 349 00:17:46,775 --> 00:17:48,834 on the border of Federation space. 350 00:17:48,877 --> 00:17:51,607 You cannot deny that Starfleet would be happy 351 00:17:51,646 --> 00:17:53,739 to see Krios gain its independence. 352 00:17:53,782 --> 00:17:56,751 lt would reduce your vulnerability to an attack. 353 00:17:56,785 --> 00:18:00,721 Governor, you speak as if we are enemies and not allies. 354 00:18:00,755 --> 00:18:04,555 And you speak the lies of a tah-keck. 355 00:18:12,701 --> 00:18:15,829 Qu'vath guy'cha b'aka. 356 00:18:15,870 --> 00:18:18,031 Gentlemen... 357 00:18:19,708 --> 00:18:21,869 You swear well, Picard. 358 00:18:21,910 --> 00:18:26,040 You must have Klingon blood in your veins. 359 00:18:32,087 --> 00:18:34,112 Governor, l will report to you 360 00:18:34,155 --> 00:18:37,750 as soon as the analysis of that weapon is complete. 361 00:18:37,792 --> 00:18:40,693 Captain, Commander. 362 00:18:42,731 --> 00:18:46,223 Enterprise, three to transport. 363 00:18:56,611 --> 00:19:00,012 lntercooler flux down to five percent. 364 00:19:00,048 --> 00:19:03,415 Plasma deviation steady at .72. 365 00:19:03,451 --> 00:19:04,475 Aye, sir. 366 00:19:04,519 --> 00:19:06,646 Well, you guys keep running at this efficiency 367 00:19:06,688 --> 00:19:08,986 l might as well go back to Risa for another week. 368 00:19:09,024 --> 00:19:12,050 Just run through a level-4 series 369 00:19:12,093 --> 00:19:13,754 and then call it a night, huh? 370 00:19:13,795 --> 00:19:15,660 l'd help you, but there's something 371 00:19:15,697 --> 00:19:17,164 l've got to take care of. 372 00:19:25,473 --> 00:19:26,462 Hi. 373 00:19:29,978 --> 00:19:31,969 Red Torian, please. 374 00:19:41,056 --> 00:19:42,717 Thank you. 375 00:19:55,703 --> 00:19:56,727 Ooh! 376 00:19:56,771 --> 00:19:57,795 Ah! 377 00:19:57,839 --> 00:19:58,806 l'm sorry. 378 00:19:58,840 --> 00:19:59,966 lt's all right. 379 00:20:00,008 --> 00:20:01,066 My glass, i-it just slipped. 380 00:20:01,109 --> 00:20:02,508 lt's nothing. Just a little cold. 381 00:20:02,544 --> 00:20:03,943 Yeah, but you're all soaked here. 382 00:20:03,978 --> 00:20:05,036 lt's nothing serious. 383 00:20:05,080 --> 00:20:06,547 Let me get something to wipe it up. 384 00:20:06,581 --> 00:20:08,242 No, no, l'll just go to my quarters and change. 385 00:20:08,283 --> 00:20:09,307 You're sure? 386 00:20:09,350 --> 00:20:10,977 Don't think twice about it, Commander. 387 00:20:38,520 --> 00:20:41,045 Energy flow is within normal parameters-- 388 00:20:41,090 --> 00:20:43,684 from the prefire chamber to the emission aperture. 389 00:20:43,726 --> 00:20:46,695 Rapid nadion pulse is right on target. 390 00:20:46,729 --> 00:20:49,129 Beam control assembly, safety interlock-- 391 00:20:49,164 --> 00:20:50,791 both check out. 392 00:20:50,833 --> 00:20:54,997 Beam width, intensity controls-- also responding correctly. 393 00:20:55,037 --> 00:20:56,629 Energy cell usage 394 00:20:56,672 --> 00:21:00,608 remains constant, at 1.05 megajoules per second. 395 00:21:01,810 --> 00:21:02,970 Curious. 396 00:21:03,011 --> 00:21:04,979 The efficiency reading on the discharge crystal 397 00:21:05,013 --> 00:21:06,640 is well above Starfleet specifications. 398 00:21:06,682 --> 00:21:10,675 Yeah, by quite a bit. 399 00:21:14,556 --> 00:21:17,821 Our most efficient discharge crystal 400 00:21:21,196 --> 00:21:22,527 Hmm. Let's take a closer look 401 00:21:22,564 --> 00:21:24,759 at the wave pattern on the emission beam. 402 00:21:24,800 --> 00:21:27,735 That might tell us why it's losing so little energy. 403 00:21:29,271 --> 00:21:33,264 Pulse frequency out of prefire chamber reads steady. 404 00:21:33,308 --> 00:21:35,640 There. That's not right. 405 00:21:35,677 --> 00:21:39,238 The initial output spike is inverted. 406 00:21:39,281 --> 00:21:41,977 That might suggest the weapon has been charged 407 00:21:42,017 --> 00:21:44,884 with a forced pulse well into the terahertz range. 408 00:21:44,920 --> 00:21:47,582 Then it's definitely not Starfleet issue 409 00:21:47,623 --> 00:21:49,614 and there can't be that many systems 410 00:21:49,658 --> 00:21:51,319 that use the terahertz feeds. 411 00:21:51,360 --> 00:21:52,725 327, to our knowledge. 412 00:21:52,761 --> 00:21:55,127 We can probably achieve an exact match 413 00:21:55,230 --> 00:21:57,130 with a random computer search. 414 00:21:57,199 --> 00:21:58,996 lt will take approximately three hours. 415 00:21:59,034 --> 00:22:01,366 l think we can narrow this down 416 00:22:01,403 --> 00:22:03,598 with a little common sense, Data. 417 00:22:03,639 --> 00:22:06,369 Who has the most to gain from a conflict 418 00:22:06,408 --> 00:22:09,844 between the Klingon Empire and the Federation? 419 00:22:14,082 --> 00:22:16,380 The Romulans. 420 00:22:16,418 --> 00:22:18,511 They fashioned the perfect Federation rifle 421 00:22:18,554 --> 00:22:21,318 but they had to charge it from their own energy sources. 422 00:22:21,356 --> 00:22:23,722 So the discharge crystal and the emission beam pattern 423 00:22:23,759 --> 00:22:26,353 both correspond to those you'd find in a Romulan disrupter. 424 00:22:26,395 --> 00:22:29,728 The Romulans have no interest in Kriosian independence. 425 00:22:29,765 --> 00:22:31,733 This planet is too far from their borders. 426 00:22:31,767 --> 00:22:33,758 But they do have an interest 427 00:22:33,802 --> 00:22:35,793 in driving the Federation and the Empire apart. 428 00:22:35,838 --> 00:22:38,398 Our alliance is the only thing that has kept them in check. 429 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:41,034 Romulan replications using stolen 430 00:22:41,076 --> 00:22:42,839 Federation technology? 431 00:22:42,878 --> 00:22:45,540 lt's a typical Romulan ploy-- 432 00:22:45,581 --> 00:22:48,379 an attempt to sow dissension and mistrust. 433 00:22:48,417 --> 00:22:50,317 Commander, you've done very well. 434 00:22:50,352 --> 00:22:53,844 l would thank you on behalf of the Empire. 435 00:22:53,889 --> 00:22:55,379 l still have my doubts, Picard. 436 00:22:55,424 --> 00:22:58,120 l will want my own technicians to confirm your findings. 437 00:22:58,193 --> 00:22:59,285 Of course. 438 00:22:59,328 --> 00:23:02,491 My staff will give you their full cooperation. 439 00:23:02,531 --> 00:23:04,192 You may go. 440 00:23:14,543 --> 00:23:16,010 Another E-band blip? 441 00:23:16,044 --> 00:23:17,477 Yes, sir. 442 00:23:17,512 --> 00:23:19,673 However, the difference in intensity indicates 443 00:23:19,715 --> 00:23:20,909 this one did not originate 444 00:23:20,949 --> 00:23:22,473 in the same location as the first. 445 00:23:22,517 --> 00:23:23,643 lf it's changed intensity 446 00:23:23,685 --> 00:23:25,175 it can't possibly be a protostar. 447 00:23:25,220 --> 00:23:27,518 That is a reasonable assumption. 448 00:23:27,556 --> 00:23:28,887 ls there any known instance 449 00:23:28,924 --> 00:23:31,358 of the Romulans using E-band for communications? 450 00:23:31,393 --> 00:23:33,361 Not to my knowledge, sir. 451 00:23:33,395 --> 00:23:35,192 Can you track the source? 452 00:23:35,230 --> 00:23:37,721 We can reconfigure the primary sensor array. 453 00:23:37,766 --> 00:23:40,826 lf we narrow their focus to scan for E-band emissions 454 00:23:40,869 --> 00:23:43,770 We might be able to calculate a directional vector 455 00:23:43,805 --> 00:23:46,035 but only if there are more occurrences. 456 00:23:46,074 --> 00:23:47,405 Do it. 457 00:23:51,713 --> 00:23:53,806 Computer, reroute the power flow 458 00:23:53,849 --> 00:23:55,976 in the Cargo Bay Four transporter 459 00:23:56,018 --> 00:23:58,646 through the auxiliary replicator system. 460 00:23:58,687 --> 00:24:02,987 Please verify command with necessary protocol. 461 00:24:03,025 --> 00:24:06,654 lnitiate protocol 364-B. 462 00:24:06,695 --> 00:24:08,959 Verify priority clearance. 463 00:24:08,997 --> 00:24:12,160 Recognize La Forge, theta-2-9-9-7. 464 00:24:12,200 --> 00:24:13,497 Acknowledged. 465 00:24:13,535 --> 00:24:15,162 Power has been rerouted 466 00:24:15,203 --> 00:24:18,366 through auxiliary power distribution system. 467 00:24:18,407 --> 00:24:20,671 Code number 4-4-7-6-2. 468 00:24:20,709 --> 00:24:25,203 Now, redirect transporter mode to the planetary sensor array. 469 00:24:25,247 --> 00:24:27,715 Transporter mode has been redirected. 470 00:24:34,489 --> 00:24:37,481 Verify that all record of these modifications 471 00:24:37,526 --> 00:24:40,017 are being erased from each directory. 472 00:24:40,062 --> 00:24:43,054 Affirmative. Erasure process is proceeding. 473 00:24:48,403 --> 00:24:51,600 Sir, we are being hailed by Governor Vagh. 474 00:24:53,342 --> 00:24:55,674 On screen, Mr. Worf. 475 00:24:57,346 --> 00:24:58,608 Governor. 476 00:24:58,647 --> 00:25:00,274 You astonish me, Picard. 477 00:25:00,315 --> 00:25:02,647 Did you seriously believe you would succeed? 478 00:25:02,684 --> 00:25:04,049 Do you think we are blind? 479 00:25:04,152 --> 00:25:05,176 l don't understand. 480 00:25:05,220 --> 00:25:06,517 We intercepted the weapons 481 00:25:06,555 --> 00:25:08,455 you tried to transport to the surface. 482 00:25:08,490 --> 00:25:11,550 Governor, l assure you... 483 00:25:11,593 --> 00:25:14,391 Do not insult us both by denying it. 484 00:25:14,429 --> 00:25:17,262 Maintain your position until further notice. 485 00:25:17,299 --> 00:25:19,290 Do not attempt to leave orbit. 486 00:25:22,004 --> 00:25:25,303 Klingon attack cruiser uncloaking, sir. 487 00:25:25,340 --> 00:25:26,830 On screen. 488 00:25:31,880 --> 00:25:34,974 Two birds of prey approaching. 489 00:25:55,017 --> 00:25:58,748 Sensors confirm an unauthorized transporter beam at 1 123 hours. 490 00:25:58,787 --> 00:26:01,187 Do you know which transporter was used? 491 00:26:01,223 --> 00:26:02,622 l'm not sure, Captain. 492 00:26:02,658 --> 00:26:04,956 Whoever did it apparently used the planetary array 493 00:26:04,993 --> 00:26:06,756 to bypass the transport sensors. 494 00:26:06,795 --> 00:26:08,228 What about the transporter logs? 495 00:26:08,263 --> 00:26:09,560 They're blank. 496 00:26:09,598 --> 00:26:12,590 How many people on board are capable of this, Geordi? 497 00:26:12,634 --> 00:26:14,761 l'm not even sure how it was done yet. 498 00:26:14,803 --> 00:26:17,533 As soon as l find out, maybe l can give you an answer. 499 00:26:17,572 --> 00:26:19,301 Not many, that's for sure. 500 00:26:22,177 --> 00:26:24,873 Vagh is fully prepared to open fire on the Enterprise. 501 00:26:24,913 --> 00:26:26,904 l've convinced him it would not be wise 502 00:26:26,948 --> 00:26:28,006 to take any action 503 00:26:28,116 --> 00:26:30,141 without first consulting the High Council. 504 00:26:30,185 --> 00:26:31,812 How long do we have? 505 00:26:31,853 --> 00:26:33,377 A few hours, at most. 506 00:26:33,422 --> 00:26:35,219 Mr. La Forge, your recommendations? 507 00:26:35,257 --> 00:26:38,124 Well, it might be possible to locate the point of origin 508 00:26:38,160 --> 00:26:40,651 by tracing power flows at the time of transport. 509 00:26:40,696 --> 00:26:42,129 Make it so. 510 00:26:42,164 --> 00:26:44,632 The primary plasma system 511 00:26:44,666 --> 00:26:47,760 does not indicate a power drain from any of the transporters. 512 00:26:47,803 --> 00:26:49,862 Then whoever used the transporter 513 00:26:49,905 --> 00:26:52,601 must have bypassed the primary feeds. 514 00:26:52,641 --> 00:26:56,133 Tracking power from the secondary systems. 515 00:26:56,178 --> 00:26:59,409 No surges to any of the transporters indicated. 516 00:26:59,448 --> 00:27:00,938 Damn. 517 00:27:00,982 --> 00:27:03,746 Who could have pulled this off? 518 00:27:03,785 --> 00:27:06,310 Try the life-support power flows. 519 00:27:08,657 --> 00:27:10,921 No abnormal surges indicated. 520 00:27:10,959 --> 00:27:13,621 Replicator wave guides? 521 00:27:13,662 --> 00:27:14,993 There. 522 00:27:15,030 --> 00:27:17,965 That's not a replicator energy pattern. 523 00:27:17,999 --> 00:27:19,489 Trace it. 524 00:27:23,171 --> 00:27:24,638 Cargo Bay Four. 525 00:27:24,673 --> 00:27:27,141 La Forge to Worf. Security to Cargo Bay Four. 526 00:27:30,846 --> 00:27:33,280 l've run a level-1 diagnostic. 527 00:27:33,315 --> 00:27:34,782 As far as l can tell 528 00:27:34,816 --> 00:27:37,376 the unit hasn't been tampered with. 529 00:27:37,419 --> 00:27:39,580 This has to be the transfer point. 530 00:27:39,621 --> 00:27:41,179 Perhaps the perpetrator reprogrammed 531 00:27:41,223 --> 00:27:43,316 the memory chips to erase any record. 532 00:27:43,358 --> 00:27:45,417 You're talking about 30 or 40 chips 533 00:27:45,460 --> 00:27:47,360 in half a dozen different control systems. 534 00:27:47,395 --> 00:27:49,727 Which members of the crew could have accomplished that? 535 00:27:49,765 --> 00:27:52,632 l think l could have done it, if l put my mind to it. 536 00:27:52,667 --> 00:27:54,965 The Chief, Data, Lieutenant Costa. 537 00:27:55,003 --> 00:27:56,470 That's about it. 538 00:27:56,505 --> 00:27:59,633 Procedure requires that l ask each of you 539 00:27:59,674 --> 00:28:01,904 where you were at 1 123 hours. 540 00:28:01,943 --> 00:28:04,707 Well, l was with Keiko... in the arboretum. 541 00:28:04,746 --> 00:28:06,680 l was on the Bridge at my station. 542 00:28:06,715 --> 00:28:08,307 l was in my quarters. 543 00:28:08,350 --> 00:28:10,147 Was anyone with you? 544 00:28:10,185 --> 00:28:11,413 No, l was alone. 545 00:28:11,453 --> 00:28:13,751 And Costa was on duty in Engineering. 546 00:28:13,789 --> 00:28:15,757 l'm sure he's got 20 witnesses. 547 00:28:15,791 --> 00:28:19,090 Then there is someone on board who isn't 548 00:28:19,127 --> 00:28:21,425 what he or she seems to be. 549 00:28:21,463 --> 00:28:26,162 Data, let's do a detailed scan on every chip in this assembly. 550 00:28:26,201 --> 00:28:29,898 There's got to be some kind of trail we can follow. 551 00:28:36,945 --> 00:28:39,277 The isolinear chips were definitely altered? 552 00:28:39,314 --> 00:28:41,646 Programmed to erase all operator commands 553 00:28:41,683 --> 00:28:43,981 once the transfer was complete. 554 00:28:44,019 --> 00:28:46,920 But with the chips erased, what evidence remains? 555 00:28:46,955 --> 00:28:48,684 The erasures were complete. 556 00:28:48,723 --> 00:28:51,157 However, an analysis of the subatomic structure 557 00:28:51,193 --> 00:28:54,026 revealed an almost undetectable residual pattern. 558 00:28:54,095 --> 00:28:56,029 ln time, we may be able to reconstruct 559 00:28:56,097 --> 00:28:58,122 the perpetrator's authorization code. 560 00:28:58,166 --> 00:28:59,861 You have any idea who's responsible? 561 00:28:59,901 --> 00:29:01,027 No, sir. 562 00:29:01,069 --> 00:29:03,230 Everyone with the necessary skills 563 00:29:03,271 --> 00:29:04,636 also has an alibi. 564 00:29:04,673 --> 00:29:05,765 Except for me, that is. 565 00:29:05,807 --> 00:29:07,775 l was alone in my quarters at the time. 566 00:29:07,809 --> 00:29:09,276 Then whoever did this must have been 567 00:29:09,311 --> 00:29:10,608 specially trained for the task. 568 00:29:10,645 --> 00:29:12,977 Our forensic team is trying to identify anyone 569 00:29:13,048 --> 00:29:14,913 who might have been in Cargo Bay Four today. 570 00:29:14,950 --> 00:29:16,247 lt's not going to be easy. 571 00:29:16,284 --> 00:29:19,276 There were a lot of people in and out of there. 572 00:29:19,321 --> 00:29:20,652 Riker to Data. 573 00:29:20,689 --> 00:29:21,951 Yes, Commander. 574 00:29:21,990 --> 00:29:24,515 Sensors have picked up another E-band emission. 575 00:29:24,559 --> 00:29:26,356 Acknowledged. l will be there shortly. 576 00:29:26,394 --> 00:29:27,952 E-band emission? 577 00:29:27,996 --> 00:29:30,590 We have been picking up a curious intermittent blip. 578 00:29:30,632 --> 00:29:32,395 Commander Riker has speculated 579 00:29:32,434 --> 00:29:34,766 that it might be a Romulan transmission. 580 00:29:34,803 --> 00:29:36,464 l am attempting to track its source. 581 00:29:36,504 --> 00:29:38,699 Proceed. Thank you, Mr. La Forge. 582 00:29:42,010 --> 00:29:44,308 We do not have much time, Picard. 583 00:29:44,346 --> 00:29:46,837 Vagh is not noted for his patience. 584 00:29:46,882 --> 00:29:50,113 Assure him that we are doing everything possible 585 00:29:50,151 --> 00:29:53,746 and advise him that, if necessary 586 00:29:53,788 --> 00:29:55,653 l will defend my ship. 587 00:29:55,690 --> 00:29:57,157 With your permission 588 00:29:57,192 --> 00:29:59,319 l will transport down to the planet. 589 00:29:59,361 --> 00:30:00,828 Of course. 590 00:30:00,862 --> 00:30:02,853 May l suggest that you issue an invitation 591 00:30:02,898 --> 00:30:05,458 to Governor Vagh to personally witness 592 00:30:05,500 --> 00:30:07,525 your ongoing investigation. 593 00:30:07,569 --> 00:30:09,161 Do you think he will come? 594 00:30:09,204 --> 00:30:13,368 l will do everything in my power to see that he does. 595 00:30:13,408 --> 00:30:15,399 Qapla', Picard. 596 00:30:18,847 --> 00:30:21,338 Qapla', Ambassador. 597 00:30:50,412 --> 00:30:53,279 Come in, Mr. La Forge. 598 00:30:55,917 --> 00:30:58,613 The investigation is moving faster than we expected. 599 00:30:58,653 --> 00:31:00,086 You're in danger of being exposed. 600 00:31:00,121 --> 00:31:02,089 l will transport to the surface 601 00:31:02,123 --> 00:31:05,581 and when l return, l'll have Governor Vagh with me. 602 00:31:05,627 --> 00:31:09,222 Your Captain and l will bring him to the cargo bay. 603 00:31:09,264 --> 00:31:13,325 l want you to kill him there, in front of many witnesses. 604 00:31:13,368 --> 00:31:15,336 Use a hand phaser. 605 00:31:15,370 --> 00:31:19,466 When he is dead, you will claim that you acted 606 00:31:19,507 --> 00:31:21,441 on behalf of Starfleet 607 00:31:21,476 --> 00:31:24,343 in support of Kriosian independence. 608 00:31:24,379 --> 00:31:26,540 l understand. 609 00:31:31,219 --> 00:31:32,709 Mmm. 610 00:32:03,999 --> 00:32:05,864 La Forge to O'Brien. 611 00:32:07,336 --> 00:32:08,963 O'Brien? 612 00:32:09,004 --> 00:32:10,471 Go ahead, Commander. 613 00:32:10,506 --> 00:32:12,770 What can l do for you? 614 00:32:12,808 --> 00:32:14,776 Uh... 615 00:32:14,810 --> 00:32:16,778 nothing. 616 00:32:16,812 --> 00:32:18,746 Chief, l'm... 617 00:32:18,781 --> 00:32:21,648 l'm sorry to disturb you. 618 00:32:21,684 --> 00:32:23,811 l'm sorry. 619 00:32:35,231 --> 00:32:37,290 Hiya, Doc. 620 00:32:37,333 --> 00:32:38,459 Geordi, hi. 621 00:32:38,501 --> 00:32:39,832 What can l do for you? 622 00:32:39,869 --> 00:32:43,828 Well, l just can't seem to get any sleep. 623 00:32:43,873 --> 00:32:46,103 l was hoping you could give me something. 624 00:32:46,142 --> 00:32:48,440 Sit down. Let's take a look. 625 00:32:53,816 --> 00:32:56,284 You couldn't sleep at all? 626 00:32:56,318 --> 00:32:57,785 No, l was restless. 627 00:32:57,820 --> 00:32:59,287 l kept waking up. 628 00:32:59,321 --> 00:33:01,846 Hmm. Would you take off your VlSOR, please? 629 00:33:01,891 --> 00:33:03,825 Sure. 630 00:33:07,329 --> 00:33:09,957 ls there something on your mind? 631 00:33:09,999 --> 00:33:13,162 No, l don't think so. 632 00:33:15,371 --> 00:33:16,702 Well, everybody goes through 633 00:33:16,739 --> 00:33:18,434 these occasional bouts of insomnia. 634 00:33:18,474 --> 00:33:20,465 There's probably nothing to worry about. 635 00:33:20,509 --> 00:33:21,806 Let's just make sure 636 00:33:21,844 --> 00:33:24,335 that there's nothing physically wrong. 637 00:33:24,380 --> 00:33:26,507 There's a minor vascular irregularity 638 00:33:26,549 --> 00:33:27,982 in the visual cortex. 639 00:33:28,017 --> 00:33:30,577 A slight dilation of the blood vessels. 640 00:33:30,619 --> 00:33:32,086 lt's nothing serious. 641 00:33:32,121 --> 00:33:33,748 What about your VlSOR? 642 00:33:33,789 --> 00:33:36,815 Has it been giving you any problems lately? 643 00:33:36,859 --> 00:33:38,759 Nothing out of the ordinary. 644 00:33:38,794 --> 00:33:41,262 All the same, it might be a good idea to have it examined 645 00:33:41,297 --> 00:33:42,992 when we get to Starbase 36 next month. 646 00:33:43,098 --> 00:33:43,996 Okay. 647 00:33:44,099 --> 00:33:46,226 ln the meantime, l will get you 648 00:33:46,268 --> 00:33:48,930 a somnetic inducer to put by your bed. 649 00:33:48,971 --> 00:33:50,768 lt will help you to sleep. 650 00:33:50,806 --> 00:33:52,273 Thanks, Doc. 651 00:33:52,308 --> 00:33:54,299 l'm sure l'll be fine. 652 00:33:58,981 --> 00:34:00,312 Energize. 653 00:34:05,221 --> 00:34:07,382 Governor Vagh, thank you for coming. 654 00:34:07,423 --> 00:34:09,618 You can thank Ambassador Kell. 655 00:34:09,658 --> 00:34:12,286 l am here against my better judgment. 656 00:34:12,328 --> 00:34:14,193 Captain, l think the first thing 657 00:34:14,230 --> 00:34:16,858 the Governor should see is the investigation 658 00:34:16,899 --> 00:34:18,423 underway in the cargo bay. 659 00:34:18,467 --> 00:34:20,367 Of course. 660 00:34:24,940 --> 00:34:26,339 From inside the Enterprise? 661 00:34:26,375 --> 00:34:27,569 You're sure? 662 00:34:27,610 --> 00:34:29,168 The first and third E-band blips 663 00:34:29,211 --> 00:34:30,974 were clearly generated on board the ship. 664 00:34:31,013 --> 00:34:32,878 The second came from the planet's surface. 665 00:34:32,915 --> 00:34:34,212 Generated by what? 666 00:34:34,250 --> 00:34:35,217 Unknown, sir. 667 00:34:35,251 --> 00:34:37,719 Mr. Data, we have a known spy on board. 668 00:34:37,753 --> 00:34:39,550 And now we have unexplained signals on board. 669 00:34:39,588 --> 00:34:40,885 l think it's reasonable to assume 670 00:34:40,923 --> 00:34:42,550 that they're related somehow, don't you? 671 00:34:42,591 --> 00:34:44,422 One could speculate that the E-band 672 00:34:44,460 --> 00:34:47,258 was being used as some form of covert communication. 673 00:34:47,296 --> 00:34:49,423 We need more than speculation, Mr. Data. 674 00:34:49,465 --> 00:34:51,956 We need to know who, what, where, when and why 675 00:34:52,001 --> 00:34:53,434 or we may be going to war. 676 00:34:53,469 --> 00:34:54,527 Yes, sir. 677 00:34:55,804 --> 00:34:57,533 Computer, run an analysis 678 00:34:57,573 --> 00:35:00,440 of all known Romulan transmission formats. 679 00:35:00,476 --> 00:35:01,773 All bands. 680 00:35:01,810 --> 00:35:04,711 ldentify any commonalties with displayed waveform. 681 00:35:04,747 --> 00:35:06,442 No commonalties noted. 682 00:35:06,482 --> 00:35:08,575 Does this waveform match that 683 00:35:08,617 --> 00:35:10,949 of any known communication format? 684 00:35:10,986 --> 00:35:13,784 Negative. 685 00:35:13,822 --> 00:35:16,791 Broaden search pattern beyond communications. 686 00:35:16,825 --> 00:35:20,283 Does the waveform displayed conform to any natural phenomena 687 00:35:20,329 --> 00:35:23,628 cryptographic formats, or life-form EM emissions? 688 00:35:23,666 --> 00:35:25,133 The signal corresponds 689 00:35:25,167 --> 00:35:27,635 to a delta-compressed wavelength spectrum 690 00:35:27,670 --> 00:35:29,968 similar to human neural frequencies. 691 00:35:30,005 --> 00:35:32,303 As in a human brain wave pattern? 692 00:35:32,341 --> 00:35:33,433 Affirmative. 693 00:35:33,475 --> 00:35:35,466 What kind of receiver 694 00:35:35,511 --> 00:35:38,639 would be capable of processing these signals? 695 00:35:38,681 --> 00:35:41,707 A system designed to modify the electromagnetic spectrum 696 00:35:41,750 --> 00:35:44,651 and carry those messages directly to the human brain. 697 00:36:07,284 --> 00:36:10,617 Computer, link with the shuttle's onboard system. 698 00:36:10,654 --> 00:36:13,589 Access the isolinear storage assembly. 699 00:36:13,624 --> 00:36:16,889 Scan all chips which contain mission logs. 700 00:36:16,927 --> 00:36:18,724 Note any discrepancies. 701 00:36:18,762 --> 00:36:21,253 No discrepancies noted. 702 00:36:21,298 --> 00:36:23,357 Perform a level-5 diagnostic 703 00:36:23,400 --> 00:36:26,563 on the shuttle's navigational and power systems. 704 00:36:26,603 --> 00:36:29,936 The components specified are all within normal tolerances. 705 00:36:48,092 --> 00:36:50,060 My technicians have examined 706 00:36:50,094 --> 00:36:52,062 all of the ship's transporters, sir. 707 00:36:52,096 --> 00:36:54,257 l can assure you, this is the only unit 708 00:36:54,298 --> 00:36:55,856 that has been tampered with. 709 00:37:09,446 --> 00:37:12,711 Computer, scan the shuttle's structural integrity. 710 00:37:12,750 --> 00:37:15,651 Sub-microscopic deformations are present 711 00:37:15,686 --> 00:37:18,052 in the nose section and aft thrusters. 712 00:37:18,088 --> 00:37:20,613 Probable cause of these variations? 713 00:37:20,657 --> 00:37:22,386 The shuttle has been subjected 714 00:37:22,426 --> 00:37:24,894 to stress consistent with a tractor beam. 715 00:37:45,916 --> 00:37:48,908 All of our transporter rotators are produced 716 00:37:48,986 --> 00:37:51,113 with a slight... in the structural alloys 717 00:37:51,155 --> 00:37:53,214 which allow us to trace our material back 718 00:37:53,257 --> 00:37:54,622 to the exact... 719 00:37:54,658 --> 00:37:56,888 lt also gives us an identifiable matter... 720 00:37:56,927 --> 00:37:58,895 Commander La Forge. 721 00:37:58,929 --> 00:38:00,226 What can l do for you, Chief? 722 00:38:00,264 --> 00:38:01,925 Could you look at the pattern buffers? 723 00:38:01,965 --> 00:38:03,159 Considering what's happened 724 00:38:03,200 --> 00:38:05,293 l'm not sure the control systems are reliable. 725 00:38:07,471 --> 00:38:09,598 Sure, sure. Let's take a look. 726 00:38:15,212 --> 00:38:18,443 Computer, l am reading anomalous variations 727 00:38:18,482 --> 00:38:21,110 in the molecular structure of these memory chips. 728 00:38:21,151 --> 00:38:22,709 Please confirm. 729 00:38:22,753 --> 00:38:24,220 Analysis confirmed. 730 00:38:24,254 --> 00:38:25,721 Probable cause? 731 00:38:25,756 --> 00:38:27,246 Replication. 732 00:38:27,291 --> 00:38:28,724 Compare these variations 733 00:38:28,759 --> 00:38:31,887 with established Romulan replication patterns. 734 00:38:31,929 --> 00:38:34,261 The patterns are identical. 735 00:38:36,333 --> 00:38:38,528 Then maybe we should run a level-1 diagnostic 736 00:38:38,569 --> 00:38:40,059 on those phase transition coils. 737 00:38:40,103 --> 00:38:42,037 Right, Commander. 738 00:38:47,611 --> 00:38:49,169 l'm still confident... 739 00:38:52,382 --> 00:38:55,215 Data to La Forge. 740 00:38:55,252 --> 00:38:56,685 Report, please. 741 00:38:56,720 --> 00:38:57,914 Geordi. 742 00:38:57,955 --> 00:38:59,616 Please respond. 743 00:39:03,727 --> 00:39:07,026 Computer, current location of Commander La Forge. 744 00:39:07,064 --> 00:39:08,861 Cargo Bay Four. 745 00:39:08,899 --> 00:39:10,833 Data to Lieutenant Worf. 746 00:39:10,868 --> 00:39:13,132 Priority One. 747 00:39:13,170 --> 00:39:14,637 Go ahead. 748 00:39:14,671 --> 00:39:17,367 Take Commander La Forge into custody immediately. 749 00:39:17,407 --> 00:39:19,466 Sir? 750 00:39:19,509 --> 00:39:21,670 That is an order. 751 00:39:21,712 --> 00:39:23,543 We've been looking for DNA samples. 752 00:39:23,580 --> 00:39:26,174 By tracing the biochemical signatures 753 00:39:26,216 --> 00:39:29,151 they will be able to determine who was in this bay recently. 754 00:39:29,186 --> 00:39:31,347 But how will it be possible to prove which one...? 755 00:39:34,491 --> 00:39:37,153 Q'ac Ken ta'vak! 756 00:39:38,495 --> 00:39:39,985 La Forge! 757 00:39:48,272 --> 00:39:50,740 Mr. Worf, get him out of here. 758 00:39:58,515 --> 00:40:01,143 Arming our enemies is not enough. 759 00:40:01,184 --> 00:40:04,779 Now the Federation would murder me to achieve its aims. 760 00:40:04,821 --> 00:40:09,087 Governor, if l could explain this, l would. 761 00:40:09,126 --> 00:40:11,424 l believe l can help, Captain. 762 00:40:11,461 --> 00:40:13,588 l've been able to determine that Commander La Forge 763 00:40:13,630 --> 00:40:16,758 was abducted by Romulans en route to Risa. 764 00:40:16,800 --> 00:40:20,099 lt is likely that he was somehow forced to take part 765 00:40:20,137 --> 00:40:22,105 in the plot to assassinate Governor Vagh. 766 00:40:22,139 --> 00:40:24,300 l saw no evidence of Romulans. 767 00:40:24,341 --> 00:40:27,276 We just witnessed him acting very much alone. 768 00:40:27,311 --> 00:40:29,108 No, sir, you did not. 769 00:40:29,146 --> 00:40:32,547 l do not believe the Commander is acting of his own accord. 770 00:40:32,582 --> 00:40:35,881 He has been receiving E-band signals through his VlSOR-- 771 00:40:35,919 --> 00:40:38,786 signals which are carrying direct commands to his brain. 772 00:40:38,822 --> 00:40:41,484 l have surmised that Commander La Forge 773 00:40:41,525 --> 00:40:43,493 was conditioned by Romulans 774 00:40:43,527 --> 00:40:45,688 a process referred to historically-- 775 00:40:45,729 --> 00:40:48,721 and somewhat inaccurately-- as ''brainwashing.'' 776 00:40:48,765 --> 00:40:50,357 But to what end? 777 00:40:50,400 --> 00:40:52,698 Why would the Romulans want to kill me? 778 00:40:52,736 --> 00:40:55,227 The Romulans have always wanted to destroy the alliance 779 00:40:55,272 --> 00:40:57,570 between the Federation and the Klingons. 780 00:40:57,607 --> 00:40:59,404 lf Mr. La Forge had killed you, Governor 781 00:40:59,443 --> 00:41:02,310 l think you would agree, they might have succeeded. 782 00:41:02,346 --> 00:41:03,574 Who sent these signals? 783 00:41:03,613 --> 00:41:05,080 A cloaked Romulan ship? 784 00:41:05,115 --> 00:41:06,173 No, sir. 785 00:41:06,216 --> 00:41:07,581 That is not possible. 786 00:41:07,617 --> 00:41:09,915 The signals had to be transmitted 787 00:41:09,953 --> 00:41:12,251 within close proximity to the VlSOR. 788 00:41:12,289 --> 00:41:13,756 Are you suggesting that there was 789 00:41:13,790 --> 00:41:15,587 a Romulan accomplice in close proximity 790 00:41:15,625 --> 00:41:17,923 to Mr. La Forge when he was receiving the signals? 791 00:41:17,961 --> 00:41:19,258 Yes, sir, l am. 792 00:41:19,296 --> 00:41:23,096 This Romulan accomplice, who is he? 793 00:41:23,133 --> 00:41:26,899 l have narrowed the list of possibilities to two people-- 794 00:41:26,937 --> 00:41:30,338 the only two people who were with Commander La Forge 795 00:41:30,374 --> 00:41:33,275 all three times a transmission was recorded-- 796 00:41:33,310 --> 00:41:35,301 Captain Picard and Ambassador Kell. 797 00:41:35,345 --> 00:41:39,543 One of them may be concealing an E-band transmitter. 798 00:41:39,583 --> 00:41:41,608 lf they would agree to be searched... 799 00:41:41,651 --> 00:41:44,620 l am a Klingon, an emissary of the High Council. 800 00:41:44,654 --> 00:41:46,815 l will not submit to being searched 801 00:41:46,857 --> 00:41:48,950 by you or anyone else on this ship. 802 00:41:49,059 --> 00:41:50,959 l am forced to agree, Captain. 803 00:41:51,061 --> 00:41:53,894 We will take the Ambassador with us 804 00:41:53,930 --> 00:41:55,795 and search him ourselves. 805 00:41:55,832 --> 00:42:00,064 Captain, l believe it to be in all our best interests 806 00:42:00,103 --> 00:42:01,730 if l remain aboard. 807 00:42:01,772 --> 00:42:05,071 l formally request asylum. 808 00:42:05,108 --> 00:42:07,576 l will certainly grant you asylum... 809 00:42:07,611 --> 00:42:10,375 when you have been absolved of this crime. 810 00:42:10,414 --> 00:42:13,781 Gurt'ank te'la. 811 00:42:26,029 --> 00:42:29,021 But l remember everything! 812 00:42:30,667 --> 00:42:32,567 Like, there was this one night at dinner. 813 00:42:32,602 --> 00:42:33,933 We had this Andorian waiter. 814 00:42:33,970 --> 00:42:35,870 He couldn't get our orders right. 815 00:42:37,607 --> 00:42:39,472 lt did happen! 816 00:42:39,509 --> 00:42:41,704 l remember being on Risa. 817 00:42:41,745 --> 00:42:44,043 l know you do. 818 00:42:44,081 --> 00:42:48,541 Just take that memory and put it aside for a moment 819 00:42:48,585 --> 00:42:51,213 and tell me everything you remember 820 00:42:51,254 --> 00:42:55,247 about the shuttlecraft trip after you left the Enterprise. 821 00:43:00,030 --> 00:43:02,590 Well, l... l was just trying to get in the mood. 822 00:43:02,632 --> 00:43:04,623 l, uh... 823 00:43:04,668 --> 00:43:06,863 l played some music. 824 00:43:06,903 --> 00:43:08,564 l talked to the computer. 825 00:43:08,605 --> 00:43:10,505 You know what it's like on a long trip. 826 00:43:10,540 --> 00:43:12,303 And when you saw the Romulan ship 827 00:43:12,342 --> 00:43:14,003 did you try and call for help? 828 00:43:14,044 --> 00:43:16,706 No, the first thing l did... 829 00:43:19,950 --> 00:43:21,975 Wait a minute. That... 830 00:43:24,121 --> 00:43:26,453 But that's... 831 00:43:26,490 --> 00:43:28,583 lt'll take time, Geordi. 832 00:43:28,625 --> 00:43:30,593 A long time. 833 00:43:30,627 --> 00:43:33,221 But we will reconstruct your memory... 834 00:43:33,263 --> 00:43:35,458 together. 835 00:43:46,209 --> 00:43:49,178 l'm just not sure... 836 00:43:52,582 --> 00:43:54,550 about anything. 837 00:43:54,584 --> 00:43:58,714 Believe it or not, that's a good sign. 838 00:43:58,755 --> 00:44:00,746 A beginning. 839 00:44:02,559 --> 00:44:06,222 Now, let's go back to the shuttlecraft. 840 00:44:06,263 --> 00:44:08,094 There was a Romulan ship 841 00:44:08,131 --> 00:44:10,759 and the first thing you did was...?