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Captain's Log, Stardate 46357.4.

We have rendezvoused
with the Starship Cairo

near the Cardassian border

for an urgent meeting
with Vice-Admiral Nechayev.

Come.

May I present
Captain Jean-Luc Picard.

Admiral, welcome on board.

Thank you.

That'll be all, Commander.

Can I get you
some coffee, tea...?

Thank you, no, Captain.

I'm afraid there's no time
for the usual pleasantries.

I'm here to relieve you
of command of the Enterprise.

Space, the final frontier.

These are the voyages
of the Starship Enterprise.

Its continuing mission...

to explore strange new worlds

to seek out new life
and new civilizations

to boldly go
where no one has gone before.

The Cardassian forces

which were recently withdrawn
from the Bajoran sector

have been redeployed
along the Federation border.

They have mobilized
three divisions of ground troops

and their subspace
communications

have been increased by 50%.

We believe that
they're preparing

for an incursion
into Federation space.

Are the Cardassians
ready for a war?

I didn't say "war," Commander.

I said "incursion."

Our intelligence reports suggest

that they'll try to seize
one of the disputed systems

along the border.

We think they're gambling

that the Federation
won't actually go to war

over one system.

Will we?

I hope we won't need
to make that decision.

We have decided
to send the Enterprise

to meet with a Cardassian
representative

and open talks.

We're hoping that the presence
of the Federation flagship

on the border will send
a message to their leadership

about just how seriously
we view this situation.

Where is Captain Picard?

The Captain,
your Chief Medical Officer

and Security Chief
have been reassigned.

That's all I can tell you
for now.

Do any of you know
Edward Jellico?

He is the commanding officer

of the Cairo.

I've heard of him.

I don't know that any of us
have ever...

I'm giving him command

of the Enterprise
this afternoon.

Captain Jellico
helped to negotiate

the original armistice
two years ago

and I believe he's
the most qualified person

to lead this mission.

The change of command
will take place at 1300 hours.

Thank you.

Admiral, with all due respect...

it's not necessary

to give Captain Jellico
command of the Enterprise

just to conduct a negotiation.

I disagree.

The Enterprise will be

in a dangerous situation

and I want someone on the Bridge

who has
a great deal of experience

with the Cardassians.

No offense, Commander,
but that's not you.

Halt!

Computer, freeze program.

You were five seconds
slower that time.

You increased
the difficulty level, sir.

Mr. Worf, It's going to be
far more difficult

where we're going.

Which is where, exactly?

I'm sorry,
I can't tell you that yet.

It would be helpful

to know something
about our mission.

Mr. Worf, I have my orders.
I'm sure you understand that.

Now, Doctor, this deflector
wasn't set properly.

It must be positioned
so that the emitter array

blocks the entire passageway
or it's useless.

Sorry. I was concentrating
on getting away

from the last Cardassian.

Or maybe it was
the falling rocks?

I understand this is difficult.

All I can do
is ask you to trust me.

All right, let's do it again.

All right, Mr. Worf

I want you to time
the Doctor and me

through that first tunnel,
and this time

we're going to pick up
those five seconds.

Welcome aboard, sir.

I'm Commander...

William T. Riker, class of '57.

Graduated eighth in his class.

I'm looking forward
to serving with you, Commander.

Thank you, and I, you.

I'm sure this change in command

has taken everyone
a little by surprise.

Well... yes, sir.

It caught me by surprise, too.

I must admit,
I miss the Cairo already

but a Galaxy-class ship,
that's something special.

I can understand
why you turned down

a ship of your own
to remain aboard.

Yes, sir.

How many duty watches
does the crew stand?

We have a standard
three-shift rotation.

I'd like to change that
to four starting tonight.

I'd also like to examine
the duty roster

and the crew evaluations
as soon as possible.

I want readiness reports

from each department head
by 1400 hours

and a meeting
of the senior staff at 1500.

Do you prefer Will or William?

Um, Will sir.

Where are my quarters, Will?

We have you assigned
to cabin 735...

- deck seven...
- Deck seven.

I'll see you at 1300 hours.

Attention to orders.

"To Captain Jean-Luc Picard

"Commanding Officer,
USS Enterprise.

"Stardate 46358.1.

"You are hereby
requested and required

"to relinquish command
of your vessel

"to Captain Edward Jellico

"Commanding Officer, USS Cairo

"as of this date.

"Signed, Vice-Admiral
Alynna Nechayev

Starfleet Command."

Computer, transfer
all command codes

to Captain Edward Jellico.

Voice authorization:
Picard-delta-five.

Transfer complete.

USS Enterprise now under command
of Captain Edward Jellico.

I relieve you, sir.

I stand relieved.

Dismissed.

I wonder how permanent
this is going to be.

I don't know.

They don't usually
go through the ceremony

if it's just
a temporary assignment.

Sore?

Oh... sore doesn't
begin to describe it.

I know.

I wish I could talk about it.

Most of the secondary systems

were changed
at the last overhaul.

I don't think they'll
give you any problem

but you might want to check out
the port lateral...

I'll take care
of the Enterprise, Jean-Luc.

You don't have to mother me.

Uh...

how's your team shaping up?

Very well...

but I would prefer more
recent intelligence

on the exact layout
of the installation.

The most current information
that we have is two years old.

Two years?

I don't know how Nechayev
ever talked you into this.

She gave me no choice.

Well, maybe there's something
we can do to help.

We'll launch a class-5 probe
just before we reach the border.

You could pick up the telemetry
aboard the shuttle.

Now that would be
extremely helpful.

Will?

Captain.

Captain.

I believe we're
scheduled to arrive

at the Cardassian border
during delta shift.

Please inform
the delta tactical officer

that I want to launch
a class-5 probe

just before we drop out of warp.

I was actually going to talk
to you about delta shift

a little later, sir.

Right now, gamma shift will be
on duty when we arrive

and I will tell Lieutenant
McDowell about the probe.

Is there a problem
with delta shift, Will?

There is no delta shift yet,
sir.

I have spoken
to the department heads

about changing
from three shifts to four

and they assure me
it's going to cause us

significant personnel problems.

So you have not changed
the watch rotation?

I was going
to explain this to you

after the ceremony, sir.

You will tell the department
heads that as of now

the Enterprise is
on a four-shift rotation.

I don't want to talk about it.

Get it done.

Now that means that delta shift

will be due to come on duty
in two hours.

I expect you
to have it fully manned

and ready when it does.

Is that clear?

Yes, sir.

If you'll excuse me, sir.

Captain.

He was your first officer
for five years...

One of the finest officers
that I have ever served with.

Of course he is, Jean-Luc.

I'm sure it'll all work out.

Captain's Log, Stardate 46358.2.

The Enterprise is on course
for a rendezvous

with the Cardassian ship Reklar.

Fortunately, I still have time

to prepare the ship and crew
for the task ahead.

I want you to install a bypass
between the main phaser array

and the secondary generators.

I also want to run
the main deflector pathway

through the warp power grid

and the auxiliary conduits
through the lateral relays.

Now, you may have to reconfigure
the transfer interface.

Sir, the transfer interface

was not designed
for that configuration.

It will take seven hours
to make those changes.

Sir, you may not be aware
that our normal interface

already routes auxiliary power
through three separate relays.

I'm aware
of your current design system.

It's not good enough.

If these negotiations fail

we could find ourselves
in a war zone

and if that happens
I want to be loaded for bear.

I'll get right on it.

Good.

Now, these stations
should be devoted

to damage-control
and weapons status from now on.

See that they're manned
at all times.

Aye, sir.

Mr. Data,
how long before we reach

the rendezvous point?

We will arrive
in 51 hours, 32 minutes, sir.

Schedule four battle drills
one for each shift.

Run a series
of simulated attacks

from a Cardassian squadron.

I want you to conduct
the exercises personally, Will.

Get it done.

Oh...

And get that fish
out of the ready room.

Data, you're with me.

The power transfer levels
need to be upgraded by 20%.

The efficiency
of your warp coils

is also unsatisfactory.

Coil efficiency is well within
specifications, Captain.

I'm not interested
in the specs, Geordi.

The efficiency needs to be
raised by at least 15%.

15 percent?

That is an attainable goal

but it will require
realigning the warp coil

and taking the secondary
distribution grid off-line.

Very good, Data.

That's exactly
what I want you to do.

If we take this grid off-line

we're going to have to shut down
exobiology, the astrophysics lab

and geological research.

We're not on a research mission.

Get it done...

in two days.

I believe that is also
an attainable goal.

If we utilize the entire
engineering department

there should be

sufficient manpower available
to complete the task.

Sure, if everybody works around
the clock for the next two days.

Then you'd better get to it,
Geordi.

Looks like you have
some work to do.

Data.

Yes?

May I speak with you, Captain?

Deanna, come in, come in.

The latest masterpieces
from my son.

It's an elephant...

I think.

Definitely an elephant.

I'm glad you're here.

I'd like to go over
the duty roster with you.

I'd be happy to, but, first

I'd like to talk about
how the change in command

is affecting the crew.

I've noticed some resistance.

I wouldn't call it resistance.

More like... uncertainty.

Most of them had served
under Captain Picard

for several years.

They knew him and they knew
what he expected.

Now they're being asked
to adjust to a new captain

and a new way of doing things
and they're uncertain

how to react.

I see your point.

This all could be
very unsettling to them.

And to you.

Perhaps everyone
just needs time.

Time for you to get to know

and trust the crew,
and time for them

to understand
how you want things done.

I'm glad you brought this
to my attention, Deanna.

Unfortunately, I don't have time
for a honeymoon with the crew.

You've clearly given this
a lot of thought

So I'd like you to take charge
of the morale situation.

Please see to it
that they make the adjustment

to the new routine
quickly and easily.

Oh, I have a meeting
with the new security chief

in five minutes

so the duty roster
will have to wait.

Thank you, Counselor.

By the way...

I prefer a certain...
formality on the Bridge.

I'd appreciate it
if you wore a standard uniform

when you're on duty.

Of course, sir.

Commander, he's asked me
to completely reroute

half the power systems
on this ship

change every duty roster

realign the warp coils
in two days

and now he's transferred
a third of my crew to security.

If it makes you feel
any better, you're not alone.

Captain Jellico
has made major changes

in every department on the ship.

Yeah, well,
I don't mind making changes

and I don't mind hard work

but the man isn't giving me
the time I need to do the work.

Somebody's got to get him
to listen to reason.

It's not going to be me.

He's made that abundantly clear.

Well, then can I make
a suggestion?

Talk to Captain Picard.

Maybe he can do something.

We just need a little time.

All right.

Come.

You all right, sir?

Yes, I am

but the last time
I had to train like this

was for the Academy Marathon

but... I'm managing.

What can I do for you?

It's nothing urgent.

I'm sorry I bothered you.

Good night.

My orders are
to maintain radio silence

until we've completed
the mission.

Well, the Enterprise
will be monitoring your channel

just in case you do need
to transmit a signal.

Bridge to Captain Jellico.

We've arrived at the shuttle
departure coordinates.

Did you launch
the probe I requested?

Yes, sir. I wasn't aware
you wanted to be informed.

Thank you.
Jellico out.

I can see why he's still
only a first officer.

Captain, I would just like you
to know that Commander Riker...

I've read your reports,
Jean-Luc.

I know you think highly of him.

It's not just my opinion.

He's been decorated
by Starfleet Command five times.

He's been offered his own ship
more than once.

I think if you just
gave him a chance

you would find him
an outstanding officer.

Jean-Luc, let's be
candid for a moment.

The Cardassians aren't
going to listen to reason

and the Federation isn't going
to give in to their demands

and the chances are you
won't be coming back

from this mission of yours.

I want this ship
ready for action

and I don't have time

to give Will Riker
or anyone else a "chance."

And forgive me for being blunt,
but the Enterprise is mine now.

Well... here's hoping
you beat the odds.

Good hunting.

Thank you.

Jean-Luc...

I believe this is yours.

Shuttlecraft Feynman
to Enterprise.

We have cleared the shuttle bay.

Acknowledged, Feynman.
Good luck.

Thank you, Enterprise.

Well...

now that we're underway

I can tell you
about our mission.

Starfleet Intelligence
believes that the Cardassians

are developing
a metagenic weapon.

Oh, my God.

I am not familiar
with metagenics.

They're genetically
engineered viruses

that are designed to destroy
entire ecosystems.

When metagenic toxins

are released
into a planet's atmosphere

they immediately
begin to mutate.

They seek out and destroy
all forms of DNA they encounter.

In a few days,
everything is dead.

In a month,
the metagenic agent itself

breaks down
and dissipates completely

leaving every city, every road,
every piece of equipment

perfectly intact.

Leaving the planet safe
to be conquered.

Wouldn't using such a weapon

pose as great a risk
to the attacker

as to the target?

That's why metagenics

and other biological weapons
were outlawed years ago.

Even the Romulans

have abided
with those agreements.

Starfleet Intelligence
believes that the Cardassians

are developing
a new delivery system

one that would protect them

from accidental exposure
to the toxin.

They believe
that the Cardassians

are testing a way of launching
dormant metagenic material

on a subspace carrier wave.

So they could activate
the toxins after the launch

thereby preventing
any accidental exposure.

Mm-hmm.
And because the subspace wave

would appear simply
as background radiation

no one would realize
what was happening

until it was too late.

Now, for the past few weeks,
theta-band subspace emissions

have been detected
coming from Celtris III.

These emissions may indicate

that a metagenic delivery system
is in operation.

What do we know
about Celtris III?

Very little.

It was thought to be uninhabited

until these emissions
were detected.

Starfleet believes
that the Cardassians

may have a secret research lab

Iocated somewhere
below the planet's surface.

Our orders are to penetrate
this Celtris III installation

and determine if the Cardassians

are actually building
a metagenic weapon.

And if they are?

Destroy it...

at any cost.

When I was on the Stargazer

we conducted extensive tests
using theta-band carrier waves.

One of the reasons I was
selected for this mission

is my familiarity

with the methods used
for generating them.

Mr. Worf, your presence
here is obvious.

Doctor, your job will be
to locate and to destroy

any biotoxins we may find.

Celtris III
is in Cardassian space.

How will we get there
undetected?

I... know a way of acquiring
some discreet transport.

Mr. Worf, set a course
for Torman V.

If he doesn't pay up,
I know three large Ferengi

who will not be so forgiving.

I didn't do it.

We're not accusing you
of anything.

What do you want then?

We're looking for DaiMon Solok.

Why?

We have a business
proposition to discuss.

Solok is a very busy,
very important man.

He isn't here.

But I could relay a message.

Good.

Please, will you
tell DaiMon Solok

that we're interested
in transportation...

to Celtris III?

That's a Cardassian planet.

Uh-huh.

Now, we understand
that DaiMon Solok

runs cargo there

from time to time.

Solok is no smuggler.

Yes, but if Solok were
to go to Celtris III

for legitimate reasons

we would be interested
in quietly booking passage

for the journey.

I don't think
he would be interested

in dealing
with Federation spies.

You know...

I heard that Solok
was quite a man.

Why... yes.

He is a...

extraordinary man.

That's why we came here

because only Solok
could help us...

but I guess
there are some things

even Solok can't do.

It's too bad.

Because...

if he could,
I would be...

very...

very...

Yes?

Grateful.

When do you want to leave?

Beverly, make sure
that your tricorder

is keeping a precise
map of the route.

It would be very easy
to get lost in here.

Right.

I'm picking up
some subspace signals

but I can't seem
to get a lock on them.

That's typical
of theta-band emissions.

You have to compress
the detection bandwidth

in order to determine
the fix.

The source emission is 500
meters east of here, and...

700 meters below.

It's all right.

They're called lynars.

They're a kind of Celtran bat.

They're harmless.

Bats?

You're not afraid of bats,
are you, Worf?

Of course not.

First Officer's Log
supplemental.

We have rendezvoused with
the Cardassian ship Reklar

to begin diplomatic talks

designed to ease tensions
along the border.

Gul Lemec has arrived.

He's waiting for you
in the observation lounge.

Very good.
I'll be in my ready room.

Yes?

Captain, I think there's been
a slight miscommunication.

Did you want to meet
with Gul Lemec in here?

No, the observation lounge
is appropriate.

I see.

Lemec is a Cardassian

and Cardassians
are like timber wolves...

predators...

bold in large numbers,
cautious by themselves

and with an instinctive need
to establish a dominant position

in any social gathering.

So you're trying to establish
a dominant position

by making him wait for you.

The trouble with wolves

is that sometimes in the fight
for dominance

one of them ends up dead.

In that case, the trick is

to be the wolf that's
still standing at the end.

The floor is over
500 meters down from here.

There doesn't seem to be
a way around.

We'll have to rappel
from here.

This is sheer granite.

We'll have to use fusing pitons.

We could try to find
another way down.

Unfortunately, that would take
several hours.

We don't have the time.

You're not afraid of heights,
are you, Doctor?

Of course not.

Now, remember to control
your descent.

Don't get the lines tangled.

I'll remember.

All right?

What is going on?

I've been waiting here
for over an hour...

I'm Captain Jellico.

I believe you know
Commander Riker

and this is Lieutenant
Commander Troi.

Let's get to it, shall we?

This treatment

is a deliberate insult
to the Cardassian Union.

I have been kept waiting
here for over an hour.

Then I'm sure
you're ready to talk.

I did not agree

to allow others
into this meeting.

If it alarms you,
I can ask them to leave.

I am not alarmed,
but we did not...

A great many people
are depending

on our efforts here, Gul Lemec.

We don't need to quibble
over minutiae.

I have come to negotiate

a Federation withdrawal
from the borders

not to be dictated to
by some mere Captain.

I can see you're not serious
about these talks.

If the Cardassian Union

truly wishes to discuss peace

they can send someone

who can negotiate
in a civilized manner.

Captain on the Bridge.

Let him stew for a few minutes.

Then go in and tell him
that you've convinced me

to meet with him one more time.

Tell him I'm a loose cannon

and that he needs to be
more reasonable

because I'm such
an unreasonable man.

Lemec will want to bring
his own aides on board.

Pretend to be worried

that I'll object, and then
give grudging permission

for two aides, no more.

Understood?

- Aye, sir.
- Aye, sir.

Well, I'll say this for him...
he's sure of himself.

No, he's not.

The installation should be
about 300 meters... this way.

I don't suppose we'll be able

to find another way
to get back up there.

I doubt it.

That's what I thought.

Hmm...

There's a lava tube beyond here
that runs for 75 meters.

Then it connects
with another chamber.

We need to get through here.

This tube opens up
beyond this crack.

If we could widen the opening

then we should be able
to crawl through.

Mr. Worf?

A phaser set at level 16
should suffice.

Make it so.

Well done, Mr. Worf.

Gul Lemec.
A pleasure.

May I present my aides
Glinn Corak and Glinn Tajor.

Welcome aboard.

For the past three weeks

you've been massing troops
in staging areas

assembling strike forces

and pulling ships
from their normal patrols.

We will not stand for this

clearly provocative behavior.

I see the Federation
spy network

has again provided you
with faulty information.

We are conducting
routine training operations

nothing more.

Then I'm sure you won't mind

if we send a few starships
into this sector

for our own...
training operations.

Your fleet deployments
do not concern us.

However, we are very concerned

with your refusal to vacate
those territories

along the border
which are clearly Cardassian.

You gave up your claims
on those territories

when you signed the armistice.

You couldn't take those worlds
by force, so you

want us to give them
to you at the bargaining table.

Captain, please.

We should listen to them.

Gul Lemec, as you know

the systems
are still under negotiation

by the terms of the treaty.

Negotiations which we have
pursued in good faith.

Unfortunately, the Federation
has not been as forthcoming.

So, to speed up the process,
you are preparing for war.

We are preparing
to defend ourselves.

The Federation
will not start a war.

That has always been
your position.

However, I have heard reports

that a small team
from the Federation

has already been sent
into our territory.

Of course, I don't believe it.

Such an attempt
would almost certainly fail

and even if it succeeded,
it would trigger

a very serious response
on our part.

I don't know
what you're talking about.

Then there's no need for worry.

A brief recess
would seem to be in order.

Very well.

Where is Captain Picard?

Reassigned.

Well, I hope his new assignment
is not too dangerous.

It would be a shame

if something were to happen
to such a, uh...

such a noted officer.

Yes...

it would.

Only a few more meters.

Beverly, get out of there!

Beverly!

I have her.

Are you all right?

I think so.

Next time, you
try bringing up the rear.

We're nearly there.

Can you continue?

It looks
like a maintenance hatch

to the installation.

I'm picking up three
proximity sensors around it.

Sensor echo is established

but the false image
will only last a few minutes.

The hatch is magnetically sealed

but I believe I can bypass it.

I can't get a scan
from the other side

of the hatch.

It's been shielded.

We have no choice.

Remember, aim low

and fire in short,
controlled bursts.

Ready.

Now.

There's no one here.

There's no lab.

It's a trap. Come on!

Captain!

Let's go.

The Captain!

No. There are five more of them

heading this way
from another tunnel.

Come on.

Now!

Come on.

Captain on the Bridge.

What have you got, Will?

I'm not sure.

We're picking up
a lot of coded messages

from a Cardassian planet
near the border.

Which planet?

Celtris III.

Can you detect any theta-band

subspace emissions
coming from Celtris?

There are some residual traces.

It seems that there
were emissions

up until a few minutes ago.

Open a secure channel
to Admiral Nechayev.

Priority two.

Put it through to my ready room.

Aye, sir.

Captain?

Those emissions you were
so concerned about

have just stopped.

I'd say one way or another

our friends
have finished their task.

Have you heard from our friends?

No.

Let me know if you do.

I would very much like
to see them again.

So would I, Admiral.

A challenge.

You should prove
an interesting challenge.

Possibly the most interesting
to come through that door

in many years.

What do you want?

Why, you, of course.

Picard...

Jean-Luc.

Serial number...
SP-937-215.

Son of Maurice
and Yvette Picard.

Born in Labarre, France.

Formerly, Captain
of the Stargazer

where you conducted
extensive studies

on theta-band subspace
carrier waves.

Don't look so surprised.

How could we have
designed a lure

for the Captain
of the Federation flagship

unless we knew something
about his background?

So you concocted
an elaborate ruse

to bring me here.

Why?

In this room,
you do not ask questions.

I ask them.

You answer.

If I am not satisfied
with your answers

you will die.