1 00:00:02,920 --> 00:00:06,766 Captain's log, stardate 46731.5. 2 00:00:06,920 --> 00:00:08,888 We're in the midst of the Volterra Nebula, 3 00:00:09,040 --> 00:00:10,451 a stellar nursery. 4 00:00:10,600 --> 00:00:12,489 Our three-week mission is a routine analysis 5 00:00:12,640 --> 00:00:16,645 of several dozen protesters in various stages of development. 6 00:00:17,400 --> 00:00:21,291 Captain, I have completed the spectral evaluation of the outer shell. 7 00:00:21,440 --> 00:00:23,363 Our survey of this protostar is complete. 8 00:00:23,520 --> 00:00:26,046 Ensign, lay in a course to the next one, three-quarters impulse. 9 00:00:26,200 --> 00:00:27,884 Riker to Captain Picard. 10 00:00:28,040 --> 00:00:29,201 Go ahead, Number One. 11 00:00:29,360 --> 00:00:32,125 May I see you in the Observation Lounge, sir? 12 00:00:34,440 --> 00:00:36,204 I'll be right there. 13 00:00:49,680 --> 00:00:51,648 Oh, my God. 14 00:00:51,800 --> 00:00:55,885 Then you can identify that object, Mr. Picard. 15 00:00:57,160 --> 00:01:00,243 - Professor Galen? - Computer, lights up. 16 00:01:00,400 --> 00:01:03,563 I suppose I should say "Captain Picard." 17 00:01:03,720 --> 00:01:06,166 The professor contacted me from his shuttle about an hour ago. 18 00:01:06,320 --> 00:01:07,651 He suggested that we surprise you. 19 00:01:08,040 --> 00:01:10,327 To clarify, I insisted, and your first officer 20 00:01:10,480 --> 00:01:12,528 was good enough to accommodate me. 21 00:01:12,680 --> 00:01:15,650 I trust I'm not being overly presumptuous, 22 00:01:15,840 --> 00:01:20,084 now that my star pupil is master of the stars. 23 00:01:24,360 --> 00:01:27,523 No one could be more welcome on the Enterprise. 24 00:01:32,120 --> 00:01:35,806 I never thought I would see a Kurlan naiskos. 25 00:01:39,720 --> 00:01:40,767 Fifth Dynasty. 26 00:01:41,280 --> 00:01:43,248 Is that your conclusion, Mr. Picard? 27 00:01:43,400 --> 00:01:46,051 Forgive me again. I should say "captain." 28 00:01:46,200 --> 00:01:49,966 No, please, "mister" will do fine. 29 00:01:50,360 --> 00:01:56,527 Um, well, the overall impression is certainly Fifth Dynasty. 30 00:01:56,680 --> 00:01:58,364 Um... 31 00:01:58,520 --> 00:02:00,204 The... 32 00:02:01,200 --> 00:02:03,885 The surface ornamentation... 33 00:02:04,040 --> 00:02:05,121 Yes? 34 00:02:05,720 --> 00:02:10,681 Green polychrome over the eyes and the eyes themselves are closed. 35 00:02:11,880 --> 00:02:13,962 This is Third Dynasty. 36 00:02:17,800 --> 00:02:20,280 From the workshop of the Master of Tarquin Hill. 37 00:02:25,680 --> 00:02:30,368 Will, the Master of Tarquin Hill designed ceramic objects 38 00:02:30,520 --> 00:02:32,682 that were 300 years ahead of their time. 39 00:02:32,880 --> 00:02:37,204 All we know of him is the work. His name was never discovered. 40 00:02:38,600 --> 00:02:43,242 This object is over 12,000 years old. 41 00:02:43,400 --> 00:02:44,845 The planet Kurl? 42 00:02:45,000 --> 00:02:47,606 That's a hell of a long way outside Federation territory. 43 00:02:47,760 --> 00:02:48,807 Indeed. 44 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:51,486 I thought your study of Kurlan artifacts was done long ago. 45 00:02:52,240 --> 00:02:54,163 I happened to be in the neighborhood last summer. 46 00:02:54,360 --> 00:02:56,249 I couldn't resist. 47 00:02:56,440 --> 00:02:57,930 Go ahead. 48 00:03:02,040 --> 00:03:04,202 You mean it's complete? 49 00:03:20,560 --> 00:03:22,289 Will... 50 00:03:23,280 --> 00:03:27,046 The Kurlan civilization believed that an individual 51 00:03:27,200 --> 00:03:29,965 was a community of individuals. 52 00:03:30,120 --> 00:03:35,490 Inside us are many voices, 53 00:03:35,640 --> 00:03:39,167 each with its own desires, its own style, 54 00:03:39,360 --> 00:03:41,567 its own view of the world. 55 00:03:41,720 --> 00:03:44,769 The Kurlan civilization died out thousands of years ago. 56 00:03:44,920 --> 00:03:49,164 It is extraordinarily rare to find a figurine intact. 57 00:03:49,320 --> 00:03:51,607 Professor, this is an incredible find. 58 00:03:51,760 --> 00:03:53,330 It's yours, Jean-Luc. 59 00:03:54,320 --> 00:03:55,924 Oh, no. 60 00:03:56,600 --> 00:03:58,011 No. 61 00:03:58,640 --> 00:03:59,846 How can I accept this? 62 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,650 Graciously, Mr. Picard. 63 00:04:02,120 --> 00:04:05,169 You could accept it graciously. 64 00:04:10,960 --> 00:04:12,405 Thank you. 65 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:16,680 How long can you stay? There's so much to talk about. 66 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:20,083 The professor is scheduled to meet a Vulcan transport day after tomorrow. 67 00:04:20,280 --> 00:04:22,009 Two days? But that's not enough time. 68 00:04:22,160 --> 00:04:24,766 We may have considerably more than that. 69 00:04:24,920 --> 00:04:25,967 I don't understand. 70 00:04:26,280 --> 00:04:28,362 I am currently on an expedition. 71 00:04:28,800 --> 00:04:32,327 A journey into an unexplored and historical territory. 72 00:04:33,040 --> 00:04:35,725 And I intend to take you with me. 73 00:05:07,840 --> 00:05:11,890 Space, the final frontier. 74 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:16,565 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 75 00:05:16,720 --> 00:05:21,965 to explore strange new worlds, 76 00:05:22,120 --> 00:05:26,205 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 77 00:05:26,800 --> 00:05:31,044 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 78 00:06:28,640 --> 00:06:30,290 Captain's log, supplemental. 79 00:06:30,440 --> 00:06:33,842 It's been over 30 years since I last saw my archaeology professor. 80 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:35,286 His presence has taken me 81 00:06:35,480 --> 00:06:39,485 back to a time when I had considered a very different career. 82 00:06:39,640 --> 00:06:41,165 May I ask you a frank question? 83 00:06:41,320 --> 00:06:43,129 Please. 84 00:06:43,640 --> 00:06:48,806 Your published writings have been sporadic for the past decade. 85 00:06:48,960 --> 00:06:51,486 Your appearance at symposia has been rare. 86 00:06:51,680 --> 00:06:55,241 All scheduled and then canceled at the last moment. 87 00:06:55,400 --> 00:06:57,687 The finest archaeologist of this century 88 00:06:57,840 --> 00:07:02,482 is now shrouded with a cloak of mystery. 89 00:07:02,640 --> 00:07:05,769 And as a result, my reputation has no doubt grown. 90 00:07:07,200 --> 00:07:09,851 I've never heard of anyone who didn't love a good mystery. 91 00:07:10,520 --> 00:07:12,682 The Saataran of Sothis Ill disdain them. 92 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:17,810 But as a general idea, your statement holds. 93 00:07:17,960 --> 00:07:22,522 So, what have you been doing for the past decade? 94 00:07:25,280 --> 00:07:27,601 Are you familiar with micropaleontology? 95 00:07:29,160 --> 00:07:32,801 Yes, it's the study of fossil records at the microscopic level. 96 00:07:32,960 --> 00:07:35,531 I read your papers on the subject, 97 00:07:36,480 --> 00:07:38,562 but that was years ago. 98 00:07:38,720 --> 00:07:40,643 It seemed as though the work had stopped. 99 00:07:41,800 --> 00:07:43,211 No. 100 00:07:44,400 --> 00:07:46,448 The work continued. 101 00:07:49,120 --> 00:07:51,930 I made a discovery so profound in its implications 102 00:07:52,080 --> 00:07:54,401 that silence seemed the wisest course. 103 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:58,965 This work has occupied my every waking thought. 104 00:07:59,160 --> 00:08:02,403 It's intruded upon my dreams. It's become my life. 105 00:08:02,560 --> 00:08:07,441 When finished and I announce my findings, 106 00:08:07,600 --> 00:08:10,285 it will be heard halfway across the galaxy. 107 00:08:13,920 --> 00:08:14,967 Tell me. 108 00:08:15,120 --> 00:08:17,771 I cannot, Mr. Picard. 109 00:08:18,240 --> 00:08:20,720 That information comes with a price: 110 00:08:20,880 --> 00:08:25,442 your agreement to join me on the final leg of this expedition. 111 00:08:26,400 --> 00:08:27,481 For how long? 112 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:30,007 Three months, perhaps a year. 113 00:08:30,240 --> 00:08:34,290 If I had complete diplomatic access and a starship, 114 00:08:34,440 --> 00:08:35,680 it'd be a matter of weeks. 115 00:08:35,840 --> 00:08:38,764 But as it is, we'll only have my shuttle 116 00:08:39,280 --> 00:08:42,284 and whatever arrangement we can make with transports, 117 00:08:42,440 --> 00:08:44,488 combined with our talents. 118 00:08:45,640 --> 00:08:47,369 Why do you need my help in this? 119 00:08:49,640 --> 00:08:51,802 I'm not a young man. 120 00:08:53,480 --> 00:08:55,767 There will be hazards along the way. 121 00:08:56,880 --> 00:08:58,644 I don't want my own inadequacies 122 00:08:58,800 --> 00:09:01,690 to jeopardize the completion of this work. 123 00:09:01,840 --> 00:09:05,287 I'm deeply honored that you would think of me, 124 00:09:07,880 --> 00:09:09,484 but I have responsibilities. 125 00:09:09,640 --> 00:09:10,687 To history. 126 00:09:10,840 --> 00:09:13,491 What if you could have helped Schliemann discover the city of Troy? 127 00:09:13,640 --> 00:09:17,565 Or have been with M'Tell when she first stepped on Ya'Seem? 128 00:09:17,720 --> 00:09:19,210 How can anything compare? 129 00:09:21,280 --> 00:09:22,930 May I sleep on it? 130 00:09:23,400 --> 00:09:26,324 Dream not of today, Mr. Picard. 131 00:09:26,800 --> 00:09:28,962 Dream not of today. 132 00:09:30,240 --> 00:09:32,083 The night blessing of the Ashell. 133 00:09:33,360 --> 00:09:37,160 As I recall, you missed that question on your final exam. 134 00:09:37,320 --> 00:09:40,483 Well, I've had a few years to look it up. 135 00:09:40,880 --> 00:09:43,929 Professor, the Enterprise is yours for as long as you're here. 136 00:09:44,080 --> 00:09:45,525 Thank you. 137 00:09:48,480 --> 00:09:50,642 Dream not of today. 138 00:10:00,480 --> 00:10:01,527 Come. 139 00:10:03,720 --> 00:10:05,370 Good morning. 140 00:10:05,720 --> 00:10:07,529 Looks like you've been up for a while. 141 00:10:07,680 --> 00:10:09,330 Yes. 142 00:10:14,360 --> 00:10:16,044 Let's hear it. 143 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:20,368 I had a long talk with Professor Galen last night, 144 00:10:20,520 --> 00:10:22,966 and he asked me to leave the Enterprise 145 00:10:23,120 --> 00:10:25,043 and to join him in an archeological expedition 146 00:10:25,200 --> 00:10:27,771 which could last for nearly a year. 147 00:10:28,080 --> 00:10:29,730 That must be tempting. 148 00:10:29,880 --> 00:10:31,245 I couldn't leave the Enterprise. 149 00:10:31,840 --> 00:10:37,131 But the offer raised in me certain feelings of regret. 150 00:10:38,240 --> 00:10:39,844 That you could have been an archaeologist 151 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,411 and not starship captain. 152 00:10:41,560 --> 00:10:44,211 No, not really. 153 00:10:47,240 --> 00:10:50,164 I'm not sorry for the path that I chose. 154 00:10:50,320 --> 00:10:54,450 But the professor did not choose this gift at random. 155 00:10:55,600 --> 00:10:58,843 The many voices inside the one. 156 00:11:00,480 --> 00:11:02,926 You see, he knows that 157 00:11:03,080 --> 00:11:07,642 the past is a very insistent voice inside me. 158 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:10,485 This gift is meant to remind me of that. 159 00:11:11,440 --> 00:11:14,922 And the exploration of space, surely that must count for something. 160 00:11:15,080 --> 00:11:17,367 I wouldn't trade it for anything. 161 00:11:17,520 --> 00:11:21,002 And I would still make the same choice that I made all those years ago. 162 00:11:21,200 --> 00:11:24,921 I just wish that I didn't have to say no to him a second time. 163 00:11:25,440 --> 00:11:26,805 Were you two very close? 164 00:11:29,280 --> 00:11:31,442 I had a father, 165 00:11:31,600 --> 00:11:34,570 but he was like a father who understood me. 166 00:11:35,120 --> 00:11:39,569 And he had his own children, but they didn't follow in his footsteps, 167 00:11:39,760 --> 00:11:42,445 so I was like the son who understood him. 168 00:11:44,040 --> 00:11:45,769 And yet you turned your back on him. 169 00:11:52,960 --> 00:11:55,850 In a way, I wish that he'd never come on board the ship. 170 00:12:02,680 --> 00:12:04,967 Good morning, Mr. Picard. 171 00:12:05,160 --> 00:12:06,810 Professor. 172 00:12:07,760 --> 00:12:10,331 The Vulcan ship will take us as far as DS Four. 173 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:13,165 An Al-Leyan transport is scheduled to arrive at the station 174 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:16,608 three weeks later, and they'll take us to Caere. 175 00:12:16,760 --> 00:12:21,322 And then we'll use the shuttle to get us to Indri VIII, our first stop. 176 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,650 Professor... 177 00:12:25,200 --> 00:12:27,601 I'm afraid I won't be going. 178 00:12:30,240 --> 00:12:35,565 The Enterprise isn't something that I can leave and then come back to. 179 00:12:35,720 --> 00:12:38,451 If I go, I go for good. 180 00:12:38,840 --> 00:12:40,683 And it's not something that I'm prepared to do. 181 00:12:42,320 --> 00:12:45,051 This is not some undergraduate study project that you're turning down. 182 00:12:45,240 --> 00:12:47,368 This is the chance of a lifetime. 183 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:50,368 Don't make the same mistake twice. 184 00:12:50,640 --> 00:12:53,803 You don't believe that my career in Starfleet has been a mistake? 185 00:12:54,000 --> 00:12:56,241 What are you doing at this very moment? 186 00:12:56,400 --> 00:12:58,721 A study mission. 187 00:12:59,680 --> 00:13:04,049 You're like some Roman centurion out patrolling the provinces, 188 00:13:04,200 --> 00:13:07,727 maintaining a dull and bloated empire. 189 00:13:07,880 --> 00:13:09,530 We both know that's not true. 190 00:13:09,720 --> 00:13:11,449 I know this, 191 00:13:11,640 --> 00:13:15,486 I know that, as a scholar, you're nothing but a dilettante. 192 00:13:16,360 --> 00:13:18,761 Years ago, I gave you the opportunity 193 00:13:18,920 --> 00:13:22,891 to become the foremost archaeologist of your generation. 194 00:13:23,560 --> 00:13:27,485 Your achievements could have outstripped even my own, but, no, 195 00:13:27,640 --> 00:13:32,202 you decided to reject a life of profound discovery. 196 00:13:32,360 --> 00:13:34,488 You walked out on me. 197 00:13:35,120 --> 00:13:37,851 I never wanted to become-- 198 00:13:43,400 --> 00:13:44,811 Will you come with me? 199 00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:49,806 I can't. 200 00:13:52,040 --> 00:13:53,963 I'll be going. 201 00:13:54,120 --> 00:13:56,521 But, professor, you're not scheduled 202 00:13:56,680 --> 00:13:58,762 to catch the Vulcan ship for another two days. 203 00:13:58,920 --> 00:14:02,288 There's nothing for me here. Goodbye, captain. 204 00:14:05,760 --> 00:14:07,444 Captain's log, supplemental. 205 00:14:07,600 --> 00:14:09,329 We have completed our mission in the nebula 206 00:14:09,480 --> 00:14:12,848 and are en route to a diplomatic conference on Atalia VII. 207 00:14:13,000 --> 00:14:16,846 I must admit, I've lost my enthusiasm for those proceedings. 208 00:14:17,320 --> 00:14:21,609 At our present speed, we will arrive at the Atalia system in 37 hours. 209 00:14:21,760 --> 00:14:23,489 Captain. 210 00:14:23,960 --> 00:14:28,010 I'm going for a walk in the arboretum. I wouldn't mind some company. 211 00:14:30,680 --> 00:14:33,968 Captain, a distress call from Professor Salem's shuttle. 212 00:14:34,120 --> 00:14:35,167 On-screen. 213 00:14:37,080 --> 00:14:40,004 Enterprise, I'm being boarded. 214 00:14:41,240 --> 00:14:42,480 Transmission has been blocked. 215 00:14:42,640 --> 00:14:45,928 I have located the shuttle, sir. It is under attack. 216 00:14:46,080 --> 00:14:48,606 Take us out of warp. On-screen. 217 00:14:49,080 --> 00:14:50,730 A Yridian destroyer. 218 00:14:50,880 --> 00:14:52,041 - Battle stations. - Aye, sir. 219 00:14:52,240 --> 00:14:54,288 Professor Galen is still inside his vessel, sir. 220 00:14:54,440 --> 00:14:55,965 His life signs are barely registering. 221 00:14:56,160 --> 00:14:57,844 Get him out of there. 222 00:14:58,040 --> 00:15:00,008 The shuttle is enveloped by a tractor beam. 223 00:15:00,160 --> 00:15:01,810 The transporter cannot penetrate it. 224 00:15:02,000 --> 00:15:03,240 Hail the Yridians. 225 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:06,243 They are not responding. 226 00:15:07,600 --> 00:15:10,171 Return phaser fire. Disable their offensive systems. 227 00:15:14,840 --> 00:15:16,410 Worf! 228 00:15:16,600 --> 00:15:17,806 I don't understand, commander. 229 00:15:17,960 --> 00:15:20,486 The phaser blast was not powerful enough to destroy the ship. 230 00:15:20,640 --> 00:15:22,483 Transporter Room 1, lock onto Professor Galen 231 00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:24,210 and transport him directly to Sickbay. 232 00:15:24,400 --> 00:15:26,004 Aye, sir. 233 00:15:34,880 --> 00:15:38,680 He took a disruptor hit point-blank. There is nothing I can do. 234 00:15:44,440 --> 00:15:46,090 Jean-Luc, 235 00:15:47,320 --> 00:15:50,529 I was too harsh. 236 00:16:09,480 --> 00:16:12,324 I'd say at least three Yridians boarded the professor's shuttle. 237 00:16:12,480 --> 00:16:14,323 - What did they want? - We're not sure. 238 00:16:14,480 --> 00:16:16,482 It looks like they were trying to download something 239 00:16:16,640 --> 00:16:17,687 from his computer. 240 00:16:17,840 --> 00:16:19,968 When he was attacked, Professor Galen began to protect 241 00:16:20,160 --> 00:16:21,650 certain files in his computer memory. 242 00:16:21,800 --> 00:16:25,043 We were able to partially reconstruct the shuttle's computer, 243 00:16:25,200 --> 00:16:27,487 so at least we have some of those files. 244 00:16:28,000 --> 00:16:31,163 We found 19 different blocks of numbers like this one. 245 00:16:31,320 --> 00:16:32,765 What do they mean? 246 00:16:32,920 --> 00:16:34,410 They could mean anything. 247 00:16:34,560 --> 00:16:36,369 Unless we narrow the parameters of the search, 248 00:16:36,520 --> 00:16:38,807 it would be almost impossible for the computer to identify 249 00:16:38,960 --> 00:16:40,405 the pattern with any accuracy. 250 00:16:40,600 --> 00:16:42,090 We tried every decryption key on record 251 00:16:42,240 --> 00:16:45,323 in case Professor Galen was using some kind of code, 252 00:16:45,520 --> 00:16:47,443 but we still can't make heads or tails of them. 253 00:16:47,600 --> 00:16:49,887 Were the Yridians able to get the number blocks? 254 00:16:50,040 --> 00:16:52,486 At least some of them. It's impossible to know how many. 255 00:16:52,800 --> 00:16:55,929 Apparently, the Yridians knew more about the professor's work than we do. 256 00:16:56,080 --> 00:16:57,844 They may have known what these numbers mean. 257 00:16:58,000 --> 00:17:00,401 Well, if they did, that information died with them. 258 00:17:00,880 --> 00:17:02,609 Not necessarily. 259 00:17:02,760 --> 00:17:04,888 The Yridians are information dealers. 260 00:17:05,080 --> 00:17:08,323 They may have been delivering these number blocks to someone else. 261 00:17:08,480 --> 00:17:10,448 Did they send a signal before they were destroyed? 262 00:17:11,400 --> 00:17:13,767 No, sir. We detected no transmissions. 263 00:17:13,920 --> 00:17:15,604 There were no other ships in the vicinity. 264 00:17:29,280 --> 00:17:31,442 Did the shuttle's flight log show where Galen had been 265 00:17:31,600 --> 00:17:32,886 before coming to the Enterprise? 266 00:17:33,040 --> 00:17:34,087 Yes, sir. 267 00:17:34,280 --> 00:17:37,363 The logs indicate Professor Galen visited an unexplored star system, 268 00:17:37,520 --> 00:17:38,601 Ruah IV. 269 00:17:38,760 --> 00:17:40,330 What's the distance from our position? 270 00:17:40,480 --> 00:17:41,845 Four days at warp 6, sir. 271 00:17:43,160 --> 00:17:46,960 The conference can wait. Set a course for the Ruah system. 272 00:17:56,280 --> 00:17:58,442 Standard orbit, ensign. 273 00:17:58,880 --> 00:18:01,167 Ruah IV is a Class-M planet. 274 00:18:01,320 --> 00:18:04,210 Sixty-seven percent of its surface is covered with water. 275 00:18:04,360 --> 00:18:07,330 Its landmass contains multiple animal species, 276 00:18:07,520 --> 00:18:09,522 including a genus Protohominids. 277 00:18:09,680 --> 00:18:14,481 Scan for earthworks and monuments. It might indicate a previous civilization. 278 00:18:14,640 --> 00:18:16,404 There is nothing to indicate former occupancy 279 00:18:16,560 --> 00:18:19,006 by even a primitive culture, sir. 280 00:18:20,040 --> 00:18:24,125 Then what's the foremost archaeologist in the Federation doing here? 281 00:18:26,360 --> 00:18:30,206 He left the Enterprise in a Vulcan ship for Deep Space Four, 282 00:18:30,360 --> 00:18:33,364 and then an Al-Leyan transport to Caere. 283 00:18:33,520 --> 00:18:35,522 And then the shuttle to Indri VIII. 284 00:18:35,680 --> 00:18:37,682 Mr. Data, what do we know about Indri VIII? 285 00:18:37,880 --> 00:18:39,450 The lndri system was first identified 286 00:18:39,600 --> 00:18:42,410 by Federation vessels nearly 60 years ago. 287 00:18:42,560 --> 00:18:44,881 The eighth planet is L-Class. 288 00:18:45,040 --> 00:18:48,010 It is covered with deciduous vegetation, unexplored, 289 00:18:48,160 --> 00:18:51,960 with no apparent evidence of civilizations either past or present. 290 00:18:52,120 --> 00:18:54,646 The planet possesses no animal life whatsoever. 291 00:18:56,360 --> 00:18:59,887 Number One, we will proceed to Indri VIII. 292 00:19:00,640 --> 00:19:03,564 With all due respect, sir, we've already run into one dead end. 293 00:19:03,720 --> 00:19:06,087 Indri VIII doesn't seem much more promising. 294 00:19:06,240 --> 00:19:08,242 And we're late for the conference on Atalia VII. 295 00:19:08,400 --> 00:19:10,801 I'm aware of the Federation's timetable, Number One. 296 00:19:11,000 --> 00:19:12,923 Professor Galen visited here a few days ago 297 00:19:13,080 --> 00:19:15,242 and he was on his way to Indri VIII when he was killed. 298 00:19:15,400 --> 00:19:17,368 There is connection between these two planets. 299 00:19:17,520 --> 00:19:18,567 I'm gonna find it. 300 00:19:18,760 --> 00:19:20,171 Aye, sir. 301 00:19:21,040 --> 00:19:24,010 Ensign, lay in a course for Indri VIII, warp 7. 302 00:19:33,040 --> 00:19:34,644 Come. 303 00:19:37,440 --> 00:19:38,566 How's it going? 304 00:19:40,400 --> 00:19:43,609 I thought that if I stared at these number blocks long enough, 305 00:19:43,760 --> 00:19:46,764 then I would begin to see some kind of pattern. 306 00:19:47,200 --> 00:19:48,884 So far... 307 00:19:50,400 --> 00:19:51,890 ...nothing. 308 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:54,368 I meant, how's it going with you? 309 00:20:05,120 --> 00:20:06,610 If I had gone with him-- 310 00:20:06,760 --> 00:20:10,048 Captain, you can't start thinking like that. 311 00:20:10,800 --> 00:20:13,007 You didn't abandon him. 312 00:20:13,160 --> 00:20:16,289 You chose not to abandon a lifelong career. 313 00:20:16,480 --> 00:20:17,561 It was the right decision 314 00:20:17,720 --> 00:20:20,485 and in no way responsible for his death. 315 00:20:20,640 --> 00:20:21,766 I realize that. 316 00:20:21,920 --> 00:20:24,890 I know how much the professor meant to you 317 00:20:25,040 --> 00:20:28,328 and how much you want to find out what happened. 318 00:20:29,240 --> 00:20:33,131 But staring at these numbers isn't going to bring him back. 319 00:20:33,280 --> 00:20:37,524 The conference on Atalia VII has been scheduled for six months. 320 00:20:37,680 --> 00:20:40,126 Starfleet is relying on your mediation efforts to-- 321 00:20:40,280 --> 00:20:42,442 Counselor, this is not simply a case 322 00:20:42,600 --> 00:20:44,489 of me taking the Enterprise and its crew 323 00:20:44,680 --> 00:20:49,402 on some wild-goose chase to purge myself of guilt and remorse. 324 00:20:49,600 --> 00:20:52,046 I will not let Salem's death be in vain. 325 00:20:52,200 --> 00:20:56,125 Now, if that means inconveniencing a few squabbling delegates 326 00:20:56,280 --> 00:20:58,044 for a few days, then so be it. 327 00:20:58,200 --> 00:21:00,726 I will take the full responsibility. 328 00:21:04,480 --> 00:21:06,005 Captain. 329 00:21:14,720 --> 00:21:16,688 We are about to enter the lndri system, sir. 330 00:21:16,840 --> 00:21:19,081 Riker to Picard. We are approaching Indri VIII. 331 00:21:19,240 --> 00:21:20,571 On my way. 332 00:21:21,200 --> 00:21:24,886 Sensors are picking up severe atmospheric fluctuations on the planet. 333 00:21:25,040 --> 00:21:27,122 Assume a high orbit. 334 00:21:27,360 --> 00:21:29,283 On-screen, Mr. Worf. 335 00:21:31,680 --> 00:21:34,809 Some sort of plasma reaction is consuming the lower atmosphere. 336 00:21:35,360 --> 00:21:37,203 - Can we stop it? - No, sir. 337 00:21:37,360 --> 00:21:38,566 The reaction is global. 338 00:21:38,920 --> 00:21:42,402 All life on the planet is being destroyed, sir. 339 00:21:56,760 --> 00:21:58,091 Why would anyone want to destroy 340 00:21:58,240 --> 00:22:00,083 all the life on an uninhabited neutral planet 341 00:22:00,240 --> 00:22:03,323 with no strategic importance whatsoever? 342 00:22:03,480 --> 00:22:05,289 "All the life..." 343 00:22:05,800 --> 00:22:07,245 Perhaps the professor's number blocks 344 00:22:07,400 --> 00:22:09,801 had something to do with organic matter. 345 00:22:09,960 --> 00:22:12,930 If we narrow the search parameters to the biological database, 346 00:22:13,080 --> 00:22:16,687 it might increase the chances of the computer finding a match. 347 00:22:16,840 --> 00:22:18,649 I'll be in the lab. 348 00:22:19,880 --> 00:22:21,769 Pattern match found. 349 00:22:23,160 --> 00:22:24,730 Specify. 350 00:22:24,880 --> 00:22:27,360 COMPUTER". The number blocks are mathematical representations 351 00:22:27,520 --> 00:22:32,162 of fragments of deoxyribonucleic acid strands. 352 00:22:32,320 --> 00:22:33,606 DNA fragments? 353 00:22:33,760 --> 00:22:37,606 Each a different life form from 19 different worlds. 354 00:22:37,760 --> 00:22:40,604 Planets that these fragments are from are scattered across the quadrant. 355 00:22:40,760 --> 00:22:42,967 No wonder it took the professor so long to collect them. 356 00:22:43,120 --> 00:22:44,531 But why? 357 00:22:46,440 --> 00:22:47,566 Wait a minute. 358 00:22:48,200 --> 00:22:52,330 These fragments all seem to have similar protein configurations. 359 00:22:52,480 --> 00:22:54,323 They may be chemically compatible. 360 00:22:54,480 --> 00:22:55,641 But how can that be possible? 361 00:22:55,800 --> 00:22:57,723 They're different species from different planets. 362 00:22:57,880 --> 00:23:00,201 - There should be no compatibility. - I know. 363 00:23:00,360 --> 00:23:02,931 But look at the base-pair combinations. They're uniform. 364 00:23:03,080 --> 00:23:04,764 If I'm right... 365 00:23:04,920 --> 00:23:06,843 Computer, connect the DNA fragments 366 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:10,447 according to protein-link compatibility. 367 00:23:12,680 --> 00:23:14,170 What is it? 368 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:17,803 I have no idea. 369 00:23:17,960 --> 00:23:21,282 This is not part of a natural design, captain. 370 00:23:21,440 --> 00:23:24,205 This is part of an algorithm, coded at the molecular level. 371 00:23:24,360 --> 00:23:25,566 An algorithm? 372 00:23:25,720 --> 00:23:27,722 Are you saying that these DNA fragments are elements 373 00:23:27,920 --> 00:23:29,206 in some kind of computer program? 374 00:23:29,360 --> 00:23:30,407 I know how it sounds, 375 00:23:30,560 --> 00:23:32,688 but there's no way this could be a random formation. 376 00:23:32,840 --> 00:23:35,002 This is definitely part of a program. 377 00:23:35,160 --> 00:23:37,606 This fragment has been part of every DNA strand on Earth 378 00:23:37,760 --> 00:23:39,125 since life began there. 379 00:23:39,280 --> 00:23:41,123 And the other fragments are just as old. 380 00:23:41,280 --> 00:23:44,841 Someone must have written this program over 4 billion years ago. 381 00:23:46,160 --> 00:23:51,451 So 4 billion years ago, someone scattered this genetic material 382 00:23:51,600 --> 00:23:55,810 into the primordial soup of at least 19 different planets across the galaxy. 383 00:23:55,960 --> 00:23:58,201 The genetic information must have been incorporated 384 00:23:58,360 --> 00:24:00,203 into the earliest life forms on these planets 385 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:02,362 and then passed down through each generation. 386 00:24:02,960 --> 00:24:04,803 But why would anyone do this in the first place? 387 00:24:05,000 --> 00:24:06,889 And what was this program designed to do? 388 00:24:07,040 --> 00:24:09,884 Couldn't know that until we assembled the entire program and ran it. 389 00:24:10,040 --> 00:24:11,405 We've tried all of the DNA material 390 00:24:11,560 --> 00:24:14,006 in the Federation computer but we haven't been able to come up 391 00:24:14,160 --> 00:24:15,889 with any compatible protein configurations. 392 00:24:16,040 --> 00:24:18,725 Then they must be from worlds outside the Federation. 393 00:24:18,880 --> 00:24:20,564 Mr. Data, how many people on the Enterprise 394 00:24:20,720 --> 00:24:22,131 are from non-Federation planets? 395 00:24:22,280 --> 00:24:23,520 Seventeen, sir. 396 00:24:23,680 --> 00:24:25,011 You know, this may be a long shot, 397 00:24:25,160 --> 00:24:27,242 but we should check each one of these 17 people 398 00:24:27,440 --> 00:24:29,886 to see if they have the correct protein configuration. 399 00:24:30,040 --> 00:24:32,247 I'll begin collecting DNA samples now. 400 00:24:32,400 --> 00:24:33,845 You know, captain, I've been thinking, 401 00:24:34,000 --> 00:24:36,571 somebody else must know about this program. 402 00:24:36,720 --> 00:24:39,166 I bet one of the missing fragments was on Indri VIII. 403 00:24:39,320 --> 00:24:41,243 And that's why it was destroyed. 404 00:24:41,400 --> 00:24:44,006 To keep us from finding that piece of the puzzle. 405 00:24:45,920 --> 00:24:47,763 It's 4 billion years old. 406 00:24:47,960 --> 00:24:51,407 A computer program from a highly advanced civilization. 407 00:24:51,560 --> 00:24:55,201 And it's hidden into the very fabric of life itself. 408 00:24:56,000 --> 00:24:59,368 Whatever information this program contains 409 00:24:59,520 --> 00:25:02,842 could be the most profound discovery of our time. 410 00:25:04,080 --> 00:25:06,321 Or the most dangerous. 411 00:25:07,240 --> 00:25:09,447 And the professor knew that. 412 00:25:17,200 --> 00:25:19,521 They all came up negative. 413 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:23,447 Well, I have been through every page in the professor's published works 414 00:25:23,600 --> 00:25:26,444 looking for some clues to where to go next. 415 00:25:26,600 --> 00:25:27,965 So far, nothing. 416 00:25:29,960 --> 00:25:31,610 Maybe we've been at this too long. 417 00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:36,044 Why don't we get some sleep and start again tomorrow morning? 418 00:25:39,120 --> 00:25:40,485 "I was in the neighborhood." 419 00:25:41,240 --> 00:25:42,685 Hmm? 420 00:25:44,360 --> 00:25:48,888 When I asked the professor why he went all the way to Kurl, he said, 421 00:25:49,040 --> 00:25:51,247 "I was in the neighborhood." 422 00:25:51,440 --> 00:25:54,967 - Doing what? - Collecting DNA samples. 423 00:25:59,360 --> 00:26:01,169 There's only one planet in the Kurlan system 424 00:26:01,320 --> 00:26:04,244 capable of supporting life, Loren Ill. 425 00:26:05,400 --> 00:26:06,447 No. 426 00:26:06,600 --> 00:26:07,840 There is no Loren Ill sample 427 00:26:08,040 --> 00:26:11,010 from the data downloaded from the professor's shuttle. 428 00:26:11,160 --> 00:26:12,207 If he did have one, 429 00:26:12,360 --> 00:26:14,681 it must have been taken by the Yridians when they attacked. 430 00:26:14,880 --> 00:26:18,680 Mr. Data, set a course for Loren Ill, maximum warp. 431 00:26:18,840 --> 00:26:20,251 Aye, sir. 432 00:26:26,680 --> 00:26:28,284 We are approaching the Loren system. 433 00:26:28,480 --> 00:26:29,527 Slow to half impulse. 434 00:26:29,680 --> 00:26:31,284 Take us into orbit above the third planet. 435 00:26:31,480 --> 00:26:34,848 There is a good chance that our competition may be here before us. 436 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:37,526 - Battle stations, Mr. Worf. - Aye. 437 00:26:37,880 --> 00:26:39,120 We are now entering orbit. 438 00:26:39,320 --> 00:26:40,367 On-screen. 439 00:26:41,040 --> 00:26:43,008 You were right, captain. We've got company. 440 00:26:43,200 --> 00:26:44,361 Cardassians. 441 00:26:44,520 --> 00:26:47,683 - They are hailing us. - On-screen. 442 00:26:47,840 --> 00:26:49,968 My name is Gul Ocett. 443 00:26:50,320 --> 00:26:53,085 Identify yourself and state your business in this star system. 444 00:26:53,240 --> 00:26:58,280 I am Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the Federation starship Enterprise. 445 00:26:58,440 --> 00:27:01,523 And I see no reason why I should answer to you. 446 00:27:01,720 --> 00:27:04,087 Cardassians have no claims in this sector. 447 00:27:04,240 --> 00:27:05,810 I suppose not. 448 00:27:05,960 --> 00:27:08,281 But my admittedly hasty estimate 449 00:27:08,480 --> 00:27:13,486 shows one Federation starship and two Cardassian war vessels. 450 00:27:13,640 --> 00:27:15,563 Perhaps I have miscounted. 451 00:27:15,720 --> 00:27:17,324 Not at all. 452 00:27:17,480 --> 00:27:20,450 But we are on a purely scientific mission. 453 00:27:20,600 --> 00:27:22,250 You have no reason to interfere with us. 454 00:27:22,400 --> 00:27:24,607 And you have nothing to lose by delaying 455 00:27:24,760 --> 00:27:27,764 a purely scientific mission for a few days. 456 00:27:27,920 --> 00:27:29,524 I invite you to withdraw. 457 00:27:29,680 --> 00:27:34,004 Captain, Klingon attack cruiser decloaking off the starboard bow. 458 00:27:34,160 --> 00:27:35,321 They are hailing us. 459 00:27:35,920 --> 00:27:38,605 NUDAQ". This is the Klingon vessel MahH-Ya. 460 00:27:38,800 --> 00:27:41,246 What are you doing here? 461 00:27:46,920 --> 00:27:48,285 Captain's log, supplemental. 462 00:27:48,440 --> 00:27:51,091 It seems that we have not one, but two competitors 463 00:27:51,240 --> 00:27:54,005 in our attempt to complete Professor Galen's puzzle. 464 00:27:54,160 --> 00:27:58,449 I have prevailed upon the Cardassian and Klingon captains to meet with me. 465 00:27:58,600 --> 00:28:00,648 I believe we all know why we're here. 466 00:28:00,800 --> 00:28:03,644 If we can admit that, then we can move forward. 467 00:28:04,440 --> 00:28:07,284 We were merely scouting the planet for possible colonization. 468 00:28:07,440 --> 00:28:10,284 Agh! A ridiculous story. 469 00:28:10,440 --> 00:28:11,726 What were you doing here, then? 470 00:28:11,880 --> 00:28:14,963 - Scientific research. - Ha! 471 00:28:15,120 --> 00:28:19,045 Look, if we try to deceive one another, then we shall get nowhere. 472 00:28:19,200 --> 00:28:23,489 I think we all know about Professor Salem's research. 473 00:28:23,960 --> 00:28:28,648 And about the computer program composed of DNA fragments. 474 00:28:33,560 --> 00:28:36,211 I will take your silence as a confirmation. 475 00:28:36,400 --> 00:28:38,528 Now, it stands to reason that none of us 476 00:28:38,680 --> 00:28:42,605 have the DNA fragments necessary to complete the program. 477 00:28:42,760 --> 00:28:45,411 You were the first to arrive in this system. 478 00:28:45,960 --> 00:28:48,611 Do you have an organic sample from the planet below? 479 00:28:50,640 --> 00:28:52,165 Yes. 480 00:28:52,320 --> 00:28:55,005 And I will fire on anyone who attempts to obtain another one. 481 00:28:55,160 --> 00:28:58,926 As if we fear Cardassian threats. 482 00:28:59,080 --> 00:29:03,085 I believe that one of you has a fragment from Indri VIII. 483 00:29:03,240 --> 00:29:04,446 Yes. 484 00:29:04,600 --> 00:29:08,491 And there will be no other samples from lndri VIII. 485 00:29:08,680 --> 00:29:10,170 What is that supposed to mean? 486 00:29:10,320 --> 00:29:11,924 He destroyed the biosphere of the planet 487 00:29:12,080 --> 00:29:13,320 after he had taken the sample. 488 00:29:15,680 --> 00:29:17,170 Typical Klingon thinking. 489 00:29:17,320 --> 00:29:20,369 Take what you want and destroy the rest. 490 00:29:20,520 --> 00:29:22,363 We're all missing some of the fragments. 491 00:29:22,520 --> 00:29:25,046 Not necessarily the same ones. 492 00:29:25,240 --> 00:29:27,208 But unless we combine the ones we have, 493 00:29:27,360 --> 00:29:29,362 we will never learn the secret of the program. 494 00:29:29,520 --> 00:29:31,010 There is no secret. 495 00:29:31,200 --> 00:29:35,046 It is an ancient weapon design of incredible power. 496 00:29:35,200 --> 00:29:39,489 And the Klingon Empire will not allow it to fall into an enemy's hands. 497 00:29:39,640 --> 00:29:41,369 Or even a friend's. 498 00:29:41,880 --> 00:29:43,211 A weapon? 499 00:29:43,360 --> 00:29:45,089 The Yridian who sold us the information 500 00:29:45,240 --> 00:29:47,004 claimed that the program would yield the key 501 00:29:47,160 --> 00:29:49,083 to an unlimited power source. 502 00:29:49,240 --> 00:29:52,881 But until we assemble it, we will never know its purpose. 503 00:29:53,320 --> 00:29:55,129 Heh. He's right. 504 00:29:55,280 --> 00:29:58,045 As far as we know, it might just be a recipe for biscuits. 505 00:29:58,200 --> 00:29:59,406 Biscuits? 506 00:29:59,560 --> 00:30:03,042 If that is what you believe, then go back to Cardassia. 507 00:30:03,200 --> 00:30:05,931 - I will send you my mother's recipe. - How dare you. 508 00:30:07,400 --> 00:30:08,845 Enough! 509 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:11,571 Without cooperation, we will get nowhere. 510 00:30:14,960 --> 00:30:16,724 What do you propose? 511 00:30:17,160 --> 00:30:20,209 If you each bring your samples on board the Enterprise, 512 00:30:20,360 --> 00:30:23,011 I will combine them with ours. 513 00:30:23,160 --> 00:30:26,801 And then, we will all observe the results simultaneously, 514 00:30:26,960 --> 00:30:28,564 giving no one the advantage. 515 00:30:28,760 --> 00:30:30,569 And if we refuse? 516 00:30:33,320 --> 00:30:36,802 Then this endeavor dies here, in this room. 517 00:30:43,880 --> 00:30:45,291 Captain. 518 00:30:54,560 --> 00:30:56,050 Excellent. 519 00:31:05,280 --> 00:31:06,884 There's still one missing piece. 520 00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:10,721 We have surrendered what we had for nothing. 521 00:31:10,880 --> 00:31:13,281 You are remarkably short-sighted, Nu'Daq. 522 00:31:13,440 --> 00:31:15,124 We are closer to the answer than we were. 523 00:31:15,280 --> 00:31:17,442 We may be very much closer indeed. 524 00:31:17,640 --> 00:31:19,005 How can that be? 525 00:31:19,160 --> 00:31:21,891 We have no idea where to start looking for the missing DNA fragment. 526 00:31:22,040 --> 00:31:23,121 This is a jigsaw puzzle 527 00:31:23,280 --> 00:31:25,044 whose pieces are scattered across the galaxy. 528 00:31:25,200 --> 00:31:26,645 Doesn't it make it natural to assume 529 00:31:26,800 --> 00:31:30,725 that the original designers of the puzzle should want us to find it? 530 00:31:30,880 --> 00:31:33,247 Why else would they have put the pieces in our DNA? 531 00:31:33,400 --> 00:31:35,323 And in turn, wouldn't that suggest 532 00:31:35,480 --> 00:31:38,802 that they would try to make it easy for us to find those pieces, 533 00:31:39,000 --> 00:31:41,367 that there might be some pattern to the distribution? 534 00:31:41,520 --> 00:31:43,727 The computer might be able to find that pattern. 535 00:31:43,920 --> 00:31:46,207 Doctor, program the computer to analyze 536 00:31:46,360 --> 00:31:48,488 the distribution of the pieces that we have, 537 00:31:48,640 --> 00:31:52,087 correcting for changes in star configurations over 4 billion years. 538 00:31:52,240 --> 00:31:53,765 Then extrapolate for the missing piece. 539 00:31:53,920 --> 00:31:56,127 That's gonna take several hours to set up and process. 540 00:31:56,280 --> 00:31:57,486 Excuse me. 541 00:31:57,680 --> 00:31:59,728 If you wish, you can stay on board while we wait. 542 00:31:59,880 --> 00:32:02,167 I intend to. 543 00:32:16,320 --> 00:32:19,085 Good evening, Commander Data. 544 00:32:19,680 --> 00:32:20,727 Captain. 545 00:32:20,880 --> 00:32:22,848 Is there any word yet on the missing fragment? 546 00:32:23,040 --> 00:32:25,122 The computer is processing the data. 547 00:32:25,280 --> 00:32:27,442 I will be notified as soon as there is any information. 548 00:32:27,600 --> 00:32:28,840 Ah. 549 00:32:29,000 --> 00:32:33,130 Commander, your reputation for physical strength 550 00:32:33,280 --> 00:32:36,568 is known even in the Klingon Empire. 551 00:32:36,760 --> 00:32:39,366 You are familiar with the B'aht Qul challenge? 552 00:32:39,560 --> 00:32:42,643 I am familiar with many Klingon rituals, including the B'aht Qul. 553 00:32:43,160 --> 00:32:44,889 Uh-huh. 554 00:32:49,440 --> 00:32:51,169 Ah. 555 00:33:14,200 --> 00:33:17,010 My upper spinal support is a poly-alloy 556 00:33:17,160 --> 00:33:19,162 designed to withstand extreme stress. 557 00:33:19,600 --> 00:33:23,127 My skull is composed of cortenide and duranium. 558 00:33:36,240 --> 00:33:40,211 I understand your intellectual prowess 559 00:33:40,360 --> 00:33:43,728 is equally impressive. 560 00:33:47,440 --> 00:33:50,250 If I were to learn of the results 561 00:33:50,400 --> 00:33:52,971 from the computer search before the others, 562 00:33:53,120 --> 00:33:57,967 the Klingon Empire would have a strategic advantage. 563 00:33:58,120 --> 00:34:03,763 A being of your abilities would go far in the empire. 564 00:34:04,720 --> 00:34:06,051 You are attempting to bribe me. 565 00:34:07,520 --> 00:34:08,760 Not at all. 566 00:34:08,920 --> 00:34:11,446 You suggested a plan that would work to your advantage, 567 00:34:11,600 --> 00:34:13,728 one that I would be capable of executing. 568 00:34:13,880 --> 00:34:15,370 You then implied a reward. 569 00:34:15,520 --> 00:34:17,966 - Clearly, you were-- - Commander. 570 00:34:18,120 --> 00:34:19,201 Never mind. 571 00:34:31,480 --> 00:34:33,403 What the hell? 572 00:34:36,240 --> 00:34:40,768 Computer, run a Level 3 diagnostic on the primary defensive systems. 573 00:34:44,720 --> 00:34:46,051 La Forge to Captain Picard. 574 00:34:46,200 --> 00:34:48,601 - What is it, Geordi? - You might wanna come down here. 575 00:34:48,760 --> 00:34:50,967 I found something that I think you should see. 576 00:34:54,560 --> 00:34:56,528 The computer has completed its analysis. 577 00:34:58,360 --> 00:35:01,011 The computer was able to extrapolate this geometric pattern 578 00:35:01,200 --> 00:35:03,965 based on the distribution of the fragments. 579 00:35:04,680 --> 00:35:07,490 Computer, highlight the section of the missing pattern. 580 00:35:09,400 --> 00:35:12,768 The missing DNA fragment should be in this system. 581 00:35:12,960 --> 00:35:17,761 The star is in Sector 21459. The Rahm-lzad system. 582 00:35:36,600 --> 00:35:39,251 Direct hit on our port nacelle. 583 00:35:40,000 --> 00:35:42,606 They are powering up for another volley. 584 00:35:43,240 --> 00:35:45,720 Let's make it look good. Ensign, release the inertial dampers. 585 00:35:45,880 --> 00:35:47,405 Aye, sir. 586 00:35:48,920 --> 00:35:50,649 They are firing. 587 00:35:59,080 --> 00:36:00,923 Report, Number One. 588 00:36:01,080 --> 00:36:03,970 The power boost to the structural integrity field protected the nacelles. 589 00:36:04,120 --> 00:36:06,771 We used the inertial dampers to simulate complete shield failure. 590 00:36:06,920 --> 00:36:09,810 It is fortunate that your engineer discovered Gul Ocett's attempt 591 00:36:09,960 --> 00:36:12,566 to tamper with your defensive systems. 592 00:36:13,240 --> 00:36:15,288 Maht-H 'a, status. 593 00:36:15,480 --> 00:36:17,801 Minor damage to starboard nacelle. 594 00:36:17,960 --> 00:36:20,531 We will be operational in less than one hour. 595 00:36:20,680 --> 00:36:23,411 What? You incompetent to'ba. 596 00:36:23,560 --> 00:36:25,528 You were supposed to be prepared. 597 00:36:25,680 --> 00:36:29,082 The Cardassian vessels have set a course for Rahm-lzad. 598 00:36:29,480 --> 00:36:33,485 Well, it won't take them long to realize that Rahm-lzad is the wrong planet. 599 00:36:33,640 --> 00:36:37,042 Captain, you're very welcome to join us. 600 00:36:37,200 --> 00:36:40,044 I will go with you. 601 00:36:40,200 --> 00:36:43,886 Ensign, set in a course for the Vilmoran system, warp 9. 602 00:36:44,040 --> 00:36:45,451 - Aye, sir. - Engage. 603 00:36:49,760 --> 00:36:52,081 I am scanning all seven planets of the Vilmoran system. 604 00:36:52,240 --> 00:36:54,163 - None appear to support life. - How can that be? 605 00:36:54,320 --> 00:36:56,243 - Professor's data depends on-- Correction. 606 00:36:56,440 --> 00:36:59,683 The second planet shows evidence of an ancient ocean, now dry. 607 00:36:59,840 --> 00:37:00,966 It once supported life. 608 00:37:01,320 --> 00:37:03,084 Yes, and it still may, 609 00:37:03,280 --> 00:37:06,443 in a limited fashion not detectable by our long-range sensors. 610 00:37:06,600 --> 00:37:08,523 Lay in a course, ensign. Full impulse. 611 00:37:08,680 --> 00:37:10,125 Riker to Transporter Room 1. 612 00:37:10,520 --> 00:37:12,841 Captain, we've located a planet that may still support life. 613 00:37:13,040 --> 00:37:14,166 We'll know in a minute. 614 00:37:14,320 --> 00:37:15,810 Any sign of the Cardassians? 615 00:37:16,000 --> 00:37:18,241 Not yet, but we don't know how long it'll stay that way. 616 00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:20,004 Acknowledged. 617 00:37:23,600 --> 00:37:26,331 I am reading a small pocket of vegetative life. 618 00:37:26,480 --> 00:37:29,245 A primitive lichen growing in a fossilized seabed. 619 00:37:29,400 --> 00:37:31,880 Transporter Room 1, I am programming the coordinates. 620 00:37:32,040 --> 00:37:33,166 Stand by. 621 00:37:47,320 --> 00:37:49,368 There, over there. 622 00:38:02,840 --> 00:38:05,571 Captain, we've got company. I'm ready to pull you out of there. 623 00:38:05,760 --> 00:38:07,205 Wait for my order, Number One. 624 00:38:13,360 --> 00:38:15,283 You dishonorable to'ba. 625 00:38:15,440 --> 00:38:17,442 Perhaps we could exchange insults some other time. 626 00:38:17,600 --> 00:38:19,170 I'm rather busy now. 627 00:38:19,320 --> 00:38:20,401 Well... 628 00:38:21,200 --> 00:38:24,204 It was quite a chase, wasn't it, my friends? 629 00:38:24,400 --> 00:38:25,447 How-J? 630 00:38:25,600 --> 00:38:28,570 We intercepted several communique between the Yridians and Cardassia. 631 00:38:28,720 --> 00:38:30,404 My ship was watching under cloak 632 00:38:30,560 --> 00:38:32,722 when Professor Galen's shuttle was attacked. 633 00:38:32,880 --> 00:38:36,441 And you have been shadowing us ever since. 634 00:38:37,560 --> 00:38:38,846 And now the reward. 635 00:38:39,640 --> 00:38:40,926 Step clear, please. 636 00:38:42,160 --> 00:38:46,609 I shall destroy the entire rock face and every trace of DNA with it. 637 00:38:46,800 --> 00:38:49,485 You will go back to Romulus empty-handed. 638 00:38:49,680 --> 00:38:51,921 Your superiors will be quite pleased. 639 00:38:52,600 --> 00:38:55,683 Perhaps we could come to a compromise? 640 00:38:55,840 --> 00:38:57,604 You give us the gene code and the Romulans... 641 00:38:57,760 --> 00:39:01,048 The seabed, it may be only partially fossilized. 642 00:39:01,200 --> 00:39:04,090 It could still contain organic material. 643 00:39:04,560 --> 00:39:06,050 Which would still contain the DNA. 644 00:39:06,200 --> 00:39:08,487 --been searching for the answer as long as anyone. 645 00:39:08,640 --> 00:39:09,971 I will not be eliminated now. 646 00:39:10,120 --> 00:39:12,521 You can be eliminated by a disruptor. 647 00:39:12,680 --> 00:39:14,011 Now, what do you say to my offer? 648 00:39:14,200 --> 00:39:16,806 How can I be sure you won't kill me if I acquiesce? 649 00:39:16,960 --> 00:39:18,485 I've given you my word. 650 00:39:18,640 --> 00:39:21,246 Etched in stone, no doubt. No deals. 651 00:39:21,400 --> 00:39:24,449 There will be no deals as long as I'm still alive. 652 00:39:24,600 --> 00:39:28,207 Do not press me, Klingon. I don't care whether you live or die. 653 00:39:28,360 --> 00:39:32,206 If you fire, others will also. Many will die. 654 00:39:32,360 --> 00:39:33,805 We have superior numbers. 655 00:39:33,960 --> 00:39:38,249 The program has been activated. I think it's reconfiguring the tricorder. 656 00:39:38,400 --> 00:39:40,243 We will die together, brother. 657 00:39:42,040 --> 00:39:45,681 It's modifying the diode emitter to project something. 658 00:39:53,560 --> 00:39:58,122 You are wondering who we are, why we have done this, 659 00:39:58,280 --> 00:40:01,170 how it has come that I stand before you, 660 00:40:01,320 --> 00:40:05,484 the image of a being from so long ago. 661 00:40:06,720 --> 00:40:09,007 Life evolved on my planet 662 00:40:09,160 --> 00:40:13,085 before all others in this part of the galaxy. 663 00:40:13,240 --> 00:40:15,208 We left our world, 664 00:40:15,360 --> 00:40:20,321 explored the stars and found none like ourselves. 665 00:40:20,520 --> 00:40:24,411 Our civilization thrived for ages. 666 00:40:24,560 --> 00:40:26,927 But what is the life of one race 667 00:40:27,080 --> 00:40:30,368 compared to the vast stretches of cosmic time? 668 00:40:31,040 --> 00:40:34,203 We knew that one day we would be gone, 669 00:40:34,360 --> 00:40:36,727 that nothing of us would survive. 670 00:40:36,880 --> 00:40:39,850 So we left you. 671 00:40:40,040 --> 00:40:43,522 Our scientists seeded the primordial oceans of many worlds 672 00:40:43,680 --> 00:40:46,286 where life was in its infancy. 673 00:40:46,440 --> 00:40:49,364 The seed codes directed your evolution 674 00:40:49,520 --> 00:40:52,888 toward a physical form resembling ours, 675 00:40:53,040 --> 00:40:56,362 this body you see before you. 676 00:40:56,840 --> 00:41:00,208 Which is, of course, shaped as yours is shaped, 677 00:41:00,360 --> 00:41:03,045 for you are the end result. 678 00:41:03,200 --> 00:41:06,044 The seed codes also contained this message, 679 00:41:06,200 --> 00:41:10,046 which we'd scattered in fragments on many different worlds. 680 00:41:11,040 --> 00:41:14,044 It was our hope that you would have to come together 681 00:41:14,240 --> 00:41:18,723 in fellowship and companionship to hear this message. 682 00:41:18,880 --> 00:41:23,124 And if you can see and hear me, 683 00:41:23,280 --> 00:41:25,726 our hope has been fulfilled. 684 00:41:25,920 --> 00:41:29,322 You are a monument. 685 00:41:29,480 --> 00:41:34,566 Not to our greatness, but to our existence. 686 00:41:35,400 --> 00:41:37,846 That was our wish. 687 00:41:38,000 --> 00:41:41,800 That you, too, would know life 688 00:41:42,160 --> 00:41:45,209 and would keep alive our memory. 689 00:41:46,920 --> 00:41:51,005 There is something of us in each of you, 690 00:41:51,160 --> 00:41:56,291 and so something of you in each other. 691 00:41:56,800 --> 00:41:58,848 Remember us. 692 00:42:02,800 --> 00:42:04,643 That's all? 693 00:42:04,800 --> 00:42:07,451 If she were not dead, I would kill her. 694 00:42:07,600 --> 00:42:10,126 The very notion that a Cardassian could have anything 695 00:42:10,280 --> 00:42:13,682 in common with a Klingon, it turns my stomach. 696 00:42:14,920 --> 00:42:15,967 Pica rd to Enterprise. 697 00:42:16,120 --> 00:42:17,610 Standing by, sir. 698 00:42:18,320 --> 00:42:21,688 Captain's log, stardate 46735.2. 699 00:42:21,840 --> 00:42:24,571 Our frequent use of high warp over the last few days 700 00:42:24,720 --> 00:42:27,166 has overextended the propulsion systems. 701 00:42:27,320 --> 00:42:31,564 We are finishing minor repairs before returning to Federation territory. 702 00:42:32,280 --> 00:42:35,329 It's a shame Professor Galen didn't live to see the end result of his study. 703 00:42:35,480 --> 00:42:38,051 I can't think of anyone who would have appreciated it more. 704 00:42:38,240 --> 00:42:40,004 If it hadn't been for you, 705 00:42:40,200 --> 00:42:43,886 his dream to solve that puzzle would never have been realized. 706 00:42:44,440 --> 00:42:46,920 You left him a wonderful legacy. 707 00:42:47,120 --> 00:42:49,327 Yes, but it would have been a more fitting legacy 708 00:42:49,480 --> 00:42:51,608 if the message did not fall on such deaf ears. 709 00:42:51,760 --> 00:42:54,240 Hmm. You never know. 710 00:42:54,400 --> 00:42:55,925 Mm. 711 00:42:57,120 --> 00:43:00,886 Well-- Ah. I have to get this day started. 712 00:43:01,040 --> 00:43:02,371 Both of us. 713 00:43:02,520 --> 00:43:04,443 See you this afternoon. 714 00:43:07,040 --> 00:43:08,485 Riker to Captain Picard. 715 00:43:08,640 --> 00:43:11,246 Incoming transmission from the Romulan command ship. 716 00:43:11,440 --> 00:43:12,566 Put it through. 717 00:43:12,720 --> 00:43:13,767 Acknowledged. 718 00:43:14,240 --> 00:43:15,446 Captain. 719 00:43:16,160 --> 00:43:19,448 My ships are leaving orbit for Romulan space. 720 00:43:21,400 --> 00:43:23,164 Until our next encounter. 721 00:43:24,960 --> 00:43:26,325 Until then. 722 00:43:26,840 --> 00:43:31,209 It would seem that we are not completely dissimilar after all, 723 00:43:31,680 --> 00:43:35,002 in our hopes or in our fears. 724 00:43:37,680 --> 00:43:39,284 Yes. 725 00:43:39,440 --> 00:43:44,606 Well, then, perhaps one day... 726 00:43:47,560 --> 00:43:49,369 One day.