1 00:00:03,086 --> 00:00:06,590 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 439891. 2 00:00:06,757 --> 00:00:08,967 The enterprise has arrived at jouret iv 3 00:00:09,134 --> 00:00:10,761 in response to a distress signal 4 00:00:10,928 --> 00:00:13,931 from one of the federation's outermost colonies. 5 00:00:17,434 --> 00:00:19,603 - Riker: Anything from the surface? - No, sir. 6 00:00:19,770 --> 00:00:22,648 There have been no communications from the colony for over 12 hours. 7 00:00:22,814 --> 00:00:24,441 Sensors picking up any signs of life? 8 00:00:24,608 --> 00:00:25,651 None. 9 00:00:25,817 --> 00:00:28,946 The surface environment is safe for transport, commander. 10 00:00:47,839 --> 00:00:48,966 Mr. O'brien. 11 00:00:49,383 --> 00:00:52,844 Verify these are accurate coordinates for the new Providence colony. 12 00:00:53,011 --> 00:00:56,640 Coordinates verified, sir. You're at the center of town. 13 00:01:47,274 --> 00:01:51,612 Picard: Space, the final frontier. 14 00:01:52,070 --> 00:01:56,116 These are the voyages of the starship enterprise. 15 00:01:56,283 --> 00:02:01,455 Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds, 16 00:02:01,622 --> 00:02:05,834 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 17 00:02:06,335 --> 00:02:10,922 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 18 00:03:10,399 --> 00:03:13,527 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 43992.6. 19 00:03:13,694 --> 00:03:16,029 Admiral hanson and lieutenant commander Shelby 20 00:03:16,196 --> 00:03:17,614 of Stan'leet tactical have arrived 21 00:03:17,781 --> 00:03:20,409 to review the disappearance of new Providence colony. 22 00:03:20,575 --> 00:03:23,704 No sign remains of the 900 inhabitants. 23 00:03:23,870 --> 00:03:28,458 The truth is, hell, we are not ready. 24 00:03:29,042 --> 00:03:30,802 We've known they were coming for over a year. 25 00:03:30,961 --> 00:03:33,714 We've thrown every resource we have into this, but still... 26 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:35,757 Then you're convinced it is the borg? 27 00:03:35,924 --> 00:03:38,093 That's what I'm here to find out. 28 00:03:38,260 --> 00:03:40,303 The initial descriptions of these surface conditions 29 00:03:40,470 --> 00:03:43,014 are almost identical to your report from system j-25. 30 00:03:43,181 --> 00:03:46,143 Picard: Commander riker wrote those reports. He agrees with you. 31 00:03:46,309 --> 00:03:51,356 Commander Shelby took over borg tactical analysis six months ago. 32 00:03:51,523 --> 00:03:55,736 I've learned to give her a wide latitude when I want to get things done. 33 00:03:55,902 --> 00:03:58,488 That's how I intend to operate here. 34 00:03:59,030 --> 00:04:03,285 My priority has been to develop some kind, any kind, of defense strategy. 35 00:04:03,452 --> 00:04:05,662 Obviously, nothing we have now can stop them. 36 00:04:05,829 --> 00:04:07,372 We've been designing new weapons, 37 00:04:07,539 --> 00:04:09,416 but they're all still on the drawing board. 38 00:04:09,583 --> 00:04:11,918 We expected much more lead time. 39 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:16,006 Your encounter with the borg was over 7000 light-years away. 40 00:04:16,173 --> 00:04:19,092 If this is the borg, it would indicate they have a source of power 41 00:04:19,259 --> 00:04:20,677 far superior to our own. 42 00:04:20,844 --> 00:04:23,472 I'd like to see the colony site as soon as possible, captain. 43 00:04:23,638 --> 00:04:24,998 It'll be dark there in 30 minutes. 44 00:04:25,140 --> 00:04:26,641 We've scheduled an away team for dawn. 45 00:04:26,808 --> 00:04:29,853 Picard: Number one, why don't you show the commander to her quarters? 46 00:04:32,689 --> 00:04:34,316 It's our poker night, admiral. 47 00:04:34,483 --> 00:04:36,943 There's always an open seat for you. 48 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:41,198 Another time, commander. Your captain and I have a lot to cover. 49 00:04:41,364 --> 00:04:46,536 But rumor has it, commander Shelby has played a hand or two. 50 00:04:51,416 --> 00:04:54,002 Keep your eye on her, Jean-Luc. 51 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:57,088 She's one very impressive younglady. 52 00:04:57,255 --> 00:04:59,508 You seem rather taken with her, j.P. 53 00:05:00,008 --> 00:05:02,594 Just an old man's fantasies. 54 00:05:04,387 --> 00:05:05,764 When Shelby came into tactical, 55 00:05:05,931 --> 00:05:10,060 every admiral's uncle had a take on this borg business. 56 00:05:10,227 --> 00:05:13,855 She cut through it. She put us on track. 57 00:05:16,274 --> 00:05:18,485 - Earl grey? - Please. 58 00:05:19,152 --> 00:05:21,655 She'd make you one hell of a first officer. 59 00:05:21,822 --> 00:05:24,324 Already have a hell of a first officer. 60 00:05:24,491 --> 00:05:27,327 Don't tell me he's gonna pass up another commission. 61 00:05:29,704 --> 00:05:31,915 - One's available? - The Melbourne. 62 00:05:32,082 --> 00:05:34,417 It's his, if he wants it. Hasn't he told you? 63 00:05:36,253 --> 00:05:38,296 He'll make a fine captain, j.P. 64 00:05:40,465 --> 00:05:42,801 You may wanna tell him that. 65 00:05:42,968 --> 00:05:44,928 We're still waiting on his decision. 66 00:05:45,929 --> 00:05:50,433 This is the third time we've pulled out the captain's chair for riker. 67 00:05:50,934 --> 00:05:53,353 He just won't sit down. 68 00:05:53,854 --> 00:05:55,494 Well, let me tell you something, Jean-Luc. 69 00:05:56,356 --> 00:06:00,110 There are a lot of young hotshots like Shelby on the way up. 70 00:06:00,277 --> 00:06:04,030 Riker could suddenly look like he's standing still next to them. 71 00:06:04,531 --> 00:06:07,033 He's hurting his career by staying put. 72 00:06:07,200 --> 00:06:11,329 And if I were you, I'd kick him in the rear end for his own good. 73 00:06:18,587 --> 00:06:20,755 I don't know exactly what I'm looking for, 74 00:06:20,922 --> 00:06:23,049 but we've tested the sections of the enterprise's hull 75 00:06:23,216 --> 00:06:24,759 that were damaged by the borg. 76 00:06:24,926 --> 00:06:27,345 There were some unusual magnetic resonance traces. 77 00:06:27,971 --> 00:06:29,264 A borg footprint? 78 00:06:29,806 --> 00:06:32,976 That's my theory. I'll see if it holds up tomorrow. 79 00:06:33,143 --> 00:06:34,311 I've reviewed your personnel. 80 00:06:34,477 --> 00:06:36,313 I'll be assigning Mr. La forge and Mr. Data 81 00:06:36,479 --> 00:06:38,899 to accompany me on the away team. 82 00:06:39,065 --> 00:06:41,985 I've already assigned them to the away team. 83 00:06:42,360 --> 00:06:44,321 And I'll be with you as well, commander. 84 00:06:44,779 --> 00:06:48,491 Of course. I appreciate any assistance you can offer. 85 00:06:49,618 --> 00:06:52,495 Tell me, commander, is serving aboard the enterprise 86 00:06:52,662 --> 00:06:54,956 as extraordinary an experience as I've heard? 87 00:06:55,373 --> 00:06:56,917 Every bit. 88 00:06:57,584 --> 00:07:00,670 Good, because I intend to convince captain picard 89 00:07:00,837 --> 00:07:02,672 that I'm the right choice for the job. 90 00:07:03,214 --> 00:07:04,841 Job? Which job? 91 00:07:05,383 --> 00:07:06,760 Yours, of course. 92 00:07:09,346 --> 00:07:13,642 I'm sorry. I heard that you were leaving. 93 00:07:15,477 --> 00:07:18,521 If I were, I'm sure you'd be the first to know. 94 00:07:21,608 --> 00:07:26,780 Poker's at 1700 hours, in my quarters. Deck 8. 95 00:07:30,742 --> 00:07:32,827 Wesley: Got another king in the hole, eh, data? 96 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:35,246 I am afraid I cannot answer that, Wesley. 97 00:07:35,413 --> 00:07:36,893 And as you are a newcomer to the game, 98 00:07:37,040 --> 00:07:39,793 may I say, it is inappropriate for you to ask. 99 00:07:39,960 --> 00:07:41,378 [Men chuckling] 100 00:07:41,544 --> 00:07:43,546 I will buy another card, counselor. 101 00:07:44,714 --> 00:07:46,216 No help there. 102 00:07:46,383 --> 00:07:49,469 La forge: Ugh. Fold, again. 103 00:07:49,636 --> 00:07:52,597 Three Jacks looking back for the handsome young ensign. 104 00:07:53,890 --> 00:07:55,850 Pair of deuces stands. 105 00:07:56,017 --> 00:07:59,354 Flush, possible straight flush. 106 00:08:01,398 --> 00:08:02,983 Your bet, Mr. Crusher. 107 00:08:06,069 --> 00:08:09,197 - Wesley: I'm in for ten. - Call. 108 00:08:09,364 --> 00:08:10,991 Well, it's time for the long pants. 109 00:08:11,157 --> 00:08:14,035 There's your ten, 100. 110 00:08:14,202 --> 00:08:15,602 He's got the straight flush, folks. 111 00:08:15,745 --> 00:08:20,625 Not necessarily. Commander riker may be bluffing, Wesley. 112 00:08:25,839 --> 00:08:27,757 I don't think so. Fold. 113 00:08:27,924 --> 00:08:29,759 With three Jacks? What, are you kidding? 114 00:08:29,926 --> 00:08:31,606 Wesley, you may get straight a's in school, 115 00:08:31,761 --> 00:08:33,930 but there's a lot you need to learn about poker. 116 00:08:37,517 --> 00:08:42,647 Well, I've only got two pair, but I've got to see your hole card. 117 00:08:48,695 --> 00:08:51,197 [La forge ch uckling] 118 00:08:52,490 --> 00:08:54,284 La forge: You got him. 119 00:08:54,451 --> 00:08:56,327 [Chips rattling] 120 00:09:11,593 --> 00:09:13,678 Mr. Data and our guest appear to be tardy. 121 00:09:13,845 --> 00:09:15,485 Sir, commander Shelby and data beamed down 122 00:09:15,638 --> 00:09:17,807 to the planet surface an hour ago. 123 00:09:17,974 --> 00:09:21,436 - On whose authority? - On hers, sir. 124 00:09:41,164 --> 00:09:44,000 Shelby: Morning. Early bird gets the worm, eh? 125 00:09:44,167 --> 00:09:46,669 We've had some interesting results. 126 00:09:47,921 --> 00:09:49,839 Commander Shelby. 127 00:09:51,966 --> 00:09:53,927 Walk with me, commander. 128 00:10:02,519 --> 00:10:04,354 Early bird...? 129 00:10:04,521 --> 00:10:06,523 I believe commander Shelby erred. 130 00:10:06,689 --> 00:10:08,191 There is no evidence of avifaunal 131 00:10:08,358 --> 00:10:10,777 or crawling vermicular life forms on jouret iv. 132 00:10:10,944 --> 00:10:16,783 That's not what she meant, data. But you're right, she erred. 133 00:10:20,662 --> 00:10:21,871 I'm sorry, but I woke up early 134 00:10:22,038 --> 00:10:24,082 and I saw that a weather system was moving in. 135 00:10:24,249 --> 00:10:25,917 It could have affected the soil readings. 136 00:10:26,084 --> 00:10:28,564 So without any regard for the risk of coming down here alone... 137 00:10:28,670 --> 00:10:30,880 Really, commander, if we ran into the borg here, 138 00:10:31,047 --> 00:10:34,050 two extra bodies wouldn't have made a hell of difference, now, would they? 139 00:10:34,217 --> 00:10:36,469 We had three hours before the storm front hit, 140 00:10:36,636 --> 00:10:38,054 less than two hours now. 141 00:10:38,221 --> 00:10:40,598 Data was available. I took him, we came. 142 00:10:40,765 --> 00:10:42,142 I don't see your problem. 143 00:10:42,308 --> 00:10:44,394 My problem, commander, is I expect to be notified 144 00:10:44,561 --> 00:10:46,521 before there's a change in my orders. 145 00:10:46,688 --> 00:10:48,648 Noted for future reference. 146 00:10:48,815 --> 00:10:50,567 Do you wish to hear my report, sir? 147 00:10:51,526 --> 00:10:52,569 Go ahead. 148 00:10:52,735 --> 00:10:55,905 The soil contains the same magnetic resonance traces. 149 00:10:56,072 --> 00:10:57,532 That's our footprint. 150 00:10:57,699 --> 00:11:01,327 There's no doubt anymore. It is the borg. 151 00:11:06,666 --> 00:11:10,003 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 43993.5. 152 00:11:10,170 --> 00:11:12,881 With confirmation of the borg's presence in federation space, 153 00:11:13,047 --> 00:11:15,175 admiral hanson has returned to starbase 324 154 00:11:15,341 --> 00:11:18,136 to discuss strategy with starfleet command. 155 00:11:18,303 --> 00:11:20,263 Lieutenant commander Shelby remains on board 156 00:11:20,430 --> 00:11:23,308 to continue tactical preparations. 157 00:11:23,474 --> 00:11:25,394 Riker: I've also ordered a standing yellow alert. 158 00:11:25,560 --> 00:11:28,062 All federation allied outposts have been warned. 159 00:11:28,229 --> 00:11:30,690 Ops will continue to monitor long-range sensors. 160 00:11:30,857 --> 00:11:32,577 I've assigned data, la forge and Mr. Crusher 161 00:11:32,734 --> 00:11:34,360 to work with commander Shelby. 162 00:11:34,527 --> 00:11:36,988 Good. You've covered all the bases. 163 00:11:38,489 --> 00:11:40,783 What's your impression of Shelby? 164 00:11:41,534 --> 00:11:43,828 - She knows her stuff. - She has your full confidence? 165 00:11:43,995 --> 00:11:46,456 Well, I think she needs supervision. 166 00:11:46,623 --> 00:11:49,792 She takes the initiative a little too easily, sometimes with risks. 167 00:11:49,959 --> 00:11:51,294 Tsk, tsk, tsk, tsk. 168 00:11:51,461 --> 00:11:53,021 Sounds like a young lieutenant commander 169 00:11:53,171 --> 00:11:55,048 I recruited as a first officer. 170 00:11:55,215 --> 00:11:56,799 Perhaps. 171 00:11:59,219 --> 00:12:00,803 Will, 172 00:12:03,681 --> 00:12:05,642 what the hell are you still doing here? 173 00:12:06,226 --> 00:12:09,354 - Sir? - You've been offered the Melbourne. 174 00:12:10,021 --> 00:12:12,440 I've decided not to pursue that commission at this time. 175 00:12:12,815 --> 00:12:14,317 She's a fine ship, will. 176 00:12:14,484 --> 00:12:16,945 Yes, but she's not the enterprise. 177 00:12:18,488 --> 00:12:22,784 With all due respect, sir, you need me, particularly now. 178 00:12:22,951 --> 00:12:27,789 Indeed. Starfleet needs good captains, particularly now. 179 00:12:27,956 --> 00:12:29,374 Reconsider your decision. 180 00:12:31,084 --> 00:12:32,752 Are you telling me to leave, captain? 181 00:12:32,919 --> 00:12:37,423 I'm asking you to look at your career objectively. 182 00:12:38,925 --> 00:12:43,680 Will, you're ready to work without a net. 183 00:12:43,846 --> 00:12:46,182 You're ready to take command. 184 00:12:46,599 --> 00:12:51,688 And you know, the enterprise will go along just fine without you. 185 00:12:52,188 --> 00:12:54,440 What am I still doing here? 186 00:12:54,607 --> 00:12:58,361 Deanna, I pushed myself hard to get this far. 187 00:12:58,528 --> 00:13:00,363 I sacrificed a lot. 188 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:01,970 I always said I wanted my own command 189 00:13:02,115 --> 00:13:04,701 and yet, something's holding me back. 190 00:13:04,867 --> 00:13:08,121 - Is it wrong for me to want to stay? - What do you think? 191 00:13:09,998 --> 00:13:12,125 [Sighs] 192 00:13:14,377 --> 00:13:16,754 Maybe I'm just afraid of the big chair. 193 00:13:21,050 --> 00:13:24,095 The captain says Shelby reminds him of the way that I used to be, 194 00:13:24,262 --> 00:13:25,638 and he's right. 195 00:13:25,805 --> 00:13:30,476 She comes in here full of drive and ambition, impatient, taking risks. 196 00:13:30,643 --> 00:13:33,123 I look at her and I wonder what happened to those things in me? 197 00:13:33,271 --> 00:13:35,606 I liked those things about me. 198 00:13:36,232 --> 00:13:37,734 I've lost something. 199 00:13:37,900 --> 00:13:42,572 You mean you're older, more experienced, 200 00:13:43,031 --> 00:13:45,908 a little more seasoned. 201 00:13:46,075 --> 00:13:51,039 Seasoned? That's a horrible thing to say to a man. 202 00:13:51,205 --> 00:13:53,583 I don't think you've lost a thing. 203 00:13:53,750 --> 00:13:56,753 And I think you've gained more than you realize. 204 00:13:56,919 --> 00:14:00,214 You're much more comfortable with yourself than you used to be. 205 00:14:00,381 --> 00:14:03,926 Maybe that's the problem. I'm too comfortable here. 206 00:14:04,927 --> 00:14:06,971 I'm not sure I know what that means. 207 00:14:07,764 --> 00:14:12,560 You're happy here, happier than I've ever known you to be. 208 00:14:13,144 --> 00:14:17,273 So it comes down to a simple question. 209 00:14:17,440 --> 00:14:19,609 What do you want, will riker? 210 00:14:23,529 --> 00:14:26,115 Shelby: A manipulation effect in the borg ship's subspace field. 211 00:14:26,282 --> 00:14:27,325 A definite pattern. 212 00:14:27,492 --> 00:14:30,787 At 4.8-minute intervals during your first confrontation with them. 213 00:14:30,953 --> 00:14:33,998 Might indicate high-output auxiliary generators kicking in. 214 00:14:34,165 --> 00:14:36,167 One theory is that their systems are decentralized 215 00:14:36,334 --> 00:14:39,253 with redundant power sources located throughout the ship. 216 00:14:39,420 --> 00:14:41,297 That is a reasonable conclusion. 217 00:14:41,464 --> 00:14:43,800 Borg technology has given each member of their society 218 00:14:43,966 --> 00:14:47,136 the ability to interface and function collectively. 219 00:14:47,303 --> 00:14:50,640 It is likely they have constructed their ship with the same philosophy. 220 00:14:50,807 --> 00:14:52,076 Wesley: You knock out one generator 221 00:14:52,100 --> 00:14:54,310 and another one takes over without interruption. 222 00:14:54,477 --> 00:14:56,813 What kind of damage would we have to do to shut them down? 223 00:14:57,271 --> 00:14:59,273 Projections suggest that a borg ship like this one 224 00:14:59,440 --> 00:15:03,444 could continue to function effectively even if 78 percent of it was inoperable. 225 00:15:03,611 --> 00:15:06,030 And our best shot barely scratched the surface. 226 00:15:06,697 --> 00:15:07,865 Well, from what I've seen, 227 00:15:08,032 --> 00:15:10,701 I can't believe that any of these new weapon systems can be ready 228 00:15:10,868 --> 00:15:12,578 in less than 18 months, commander. 229 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:14,789 We've been projecting 24. 230 00:15:14,956 --> 00:15:18,167 Is there anything we could do here to adapt our current defense systems? 231 00:15:19,544 --> 00:15:22,338 We'll have to go through the specs again, but... 232 00:15:23,506 --> 00:15:26,426 I don't know. My mind's turned to Clay. 233 00:15:27,385 --> 00:15:29,262 Mine too. 234 00:15:29,720 --> 00:15:32,120 I think we should look at modifying the plasma phaser design. 235 00:15:32,265 --> 00:15:34,225 Commander, I think we should call it a night. 236 00:15:34,392 --> 00:15:36,561 That's an order. We'll reconvene at 0500. 237 00:15:36,727 --> 00:15:40,690 Sir, if I may be allowed to continue with Mr. Data, who does not require rest. 238 00:15:40,857 --> 00:15:42,525 You need rest, commander. 239 00:15:42,692 --> 00:15:44,252 If we have a confrontation with the borg 240 00:15:44,402 --> 00:15:45,962 without improving our defense systems... 241 00:15:46,070 --> 00:15:49,031 If we have a confrontation, I don't want a crew fighting the borg 242 00:15:49,198 --> 00:15:53,035 at the same time they're fighting their own fatigue. Dismissed. 243 00:16:08,509 --> 00:16:09,886 At 1900 hours yesterday, 244 00:16:10,052 --> 00:16:16,184 the USS. Lalo departed zeta Alpha I/ on a freight run to sentinel minor iv. 245 00:16:16,350 --> 00:16:18,603 At 2200 hours and 12 minutes, 246 00:16:18,769 --> 00:16:23,649 a distress signal was received at starbase 157. 247 00:16:23,816 --> 00:16:27,069 The lalo reported contact with an alien vessel 248 00:16:27,236 --> 00:16:30,740 described as "cube-shaped." 249 00:16:31,282 --> 00:16:35,995 The distress signal ended abruptly and she's not been heard from since. 250 00:16:36,162 --> 00:16:38,956 Mr. Data, how long would it take to get there at warp 9? 251 00:16:39,123 --> 00:16:41,083 - One hour, 17 minutes, sir. - Make it so. 252 00:16:41,250 --> 00:16:44,921 We 're coming with every available starship to assist, captain. 253 00:16:45,087 --> 00:16:49,217 But the closest help is six days away. 254 00:16:50,051 --> 00:16:52,553 We'll try and keep them occupied until you arrive. 255 00:16:53,095 --> 00:16:54,972 I know you will. 256 00:16:55,681 --> 00:16:57,558 Hanson out. 257 00:16:57,808 --> 00:16:59,685 Riker: All hands stand to battle stations. 258 00:16:59,852 --> 00:17:02,412 Commander Shelby, what is the status of our defense preparations? 259 00:17:02,563 --> 00:17:05,024 Mr. La forge has a plan to modulate shield nutation. 260 00:17:05,191 --> 00:17:06,951 Hopefully, that'll hold them off for a while. 261 00:17:07,109 --> 00:17:08,903 At the same time, we'll be retuning phasers 262 00:17:09,070 --> 00:17:10,590 to higher em base-emitting frequencies, 263 00:17:10,738 --> 00:17:12,532 try to disrupt their subspace field. 264 00:17:12,698 --> 00:17:15,117 What's your assessment of our potential effectiveness? 265 00:17:15,284 --> 00:17:16,369 [Sighs] 266 00:17:16,536 --> 00:17:19,997 It's a shot in the dark, captain. But for now, it's the best we can do. 267 00:17:21,332 --> 00:17:23,000 Dismissed. 268 00:17:45,439 --> 00:17:46,816 [Computer beeping] 269 00:17:46,983 --> 00:17:51,320 Sir, reading unidentified vessel just entering sensor range. 270 00:17:51,487 --> 00:17:54,115 Bearing 210, Mark 151. 271 00:17:54,282 --> 00:17:56,158 Picard: Hail them, Mr. Worf. 272 00:17:56,993 --> 00:17:58,995 No response, sir. 273 00:17:59,412 --> 00:18:01,956 Picard: Move to intercept. Wesley: Aye, sir. 274 00:18:02,123 --> 00:18:06,335 Sir, the vessel has already changed course to intercept us. 275 00:18:06,502 --> 00:18:09,672 Approaching at warp 9.3. 276 00:18:09,839 --> 00:18:13,384 - Entering visual range. - On-screen. 277 00:18:17,930 --> 00:18:19,682 Magnify. 278 00:18:24,687 --> 00:18:28,899 Mr. Worf, dispatch a subspace message to admiral hanson. 279 00:18:29,567 --> 00:18:32,695 We have engaged the borg. 280 00:18:47,752 --> 00:18:49,670 Worf: Captain, you are being hailed. 281 00:18:49,837 --> 00:18:50,838 [Alarm wailing] 282 00:18:51,005 --> 00:18:54,592 - Picard: I am? - Yes, captain. By name. 283 00:18:54,759 --> 00:18:58,804 Data, is it the same ship we faced at j-25? 284 00:18:58,971 --> 00:19:03,142 Uncertain, commander, but the dimensions are precisely the same. 285 00:19:04,268 --> 00:19:05,978 On-screen. 286 00:19:07,938 --> 00:19:10,250 - I am captain Jean-Luc picard... - Borg leader: Jean-Luc picard, 287 00:19:10,274 --> 00:19:15,571 captain of the starship enterprise, registry ncc-1701-d. 288 00:19:15,738 --> 00:19:16,906 You will lower your shields 289 00:19:17,073 --> 00:19:19,784 and prepare to transport yourself aboard our vessel. 290 00:19:19,950 --> 00:19:22,870 If you do not cooperate, we will destroy your ship. 291 00:19:23,037 --> 00:19:24,477 You have committed acts of aggression 292 00:19:24,622 --> 00:19:26,540 against the united federation of planets. 293 00:19:26,707 --> 00:19:28,187 If you do not withdraw immediately... 294 00:19:28,292 --> 00:19:31,253 Borg leader: You will surrender yourself or we will destroy your ship. 295 00:19:31,420 --> 00:19:35,007 Your defensive capabilities are unable to withstand the... 296 00:19:35,174 --> 00:19:37,176 What the hell do they want with you? 297 00:19:37,343 --> 00:19:41,180 I thought they weren't interested in human life forms, only our technology. 298 00:19:41,347 --> 00:19:42,973 Their priorities seem to have changed. 299 00:19:43,140 --> 00:19:45,976 - Open. Worf: Channel open. 300 00:19:46,143 --> 00:19:48,354 We have developed new defense capabilities 301 00:19:48,521 --> 00:19:51,357 since our last meeting, and we are prepared to use them 302 00:19:51,524 --> 00:19:54,694 if you do not withdraw from federation space. 303 00:19:54,860 --> 00:19:57,905 La forge: Captain, shields are being probed. 304 00:19:58,072 --> 00:20:00,366 I am modulating nutation. 305 00:20:04,370 --> 00:20:07,415 Captain, the borg are attempting to lock on to us with their tractor beam. 306 00:20:07,581 --> 00:20:09,333 Load torpedo bays, arm phasers. 307 00:20:09,500 --> 00:20:11,711 Lock coordinates on the source of the tractor beam. 308 00:20:11,877 --> 00:20:13,254 Shield status? 309 00:20:13,671 --> 00:20:15,172 Holding, sir. 310 00:20:15,339 --> 00:20:17,299 The nutation modulation has them confused. 311 00:20:17,466 --> 00:20:20,845 They have the ability to analyze and adapt, commander. 312 00:20:22,430 --> 00:20:24,390 [Alarm wailing] 313 00:20:24,598 --> 00:20:27,309 Shield modulation has failed. They've locked on. 314 00:20:30,688 --> 00:20:34,942 Shields are being drained. Ninety percent, 80. 315 00:20:35,109 --> 00:20:38,362 Trying to recalibrate nutation. Damn! 316 00:20:38,529 --> 00:20:39,739 Shields have failed. 317 00:20:39,905 --> 00:20:41,240 Fire all weapons. 318 00:20:47,621 --> 00:20:49,540 Their subspace field is intact. 319 00:20:49,707 --> 00:20:52,042 New phaser frequencies had no impact. 320 00:20:52,209 --> 00:20:55,212 - Reverse engines. - La forge: Full reverse. 321 00:20:55,379 --> 00:20:57,965 [Machine beeping] 322 00:20:58,132 --> 00:20:59,341 La forge: We're not moving. 323 00:20:59,508 --> 00:21:01,927 - Fire at will. - Launching torpedoes. 324 00:21:02,386 --> 00:21:03,929 Phaser spread continuing. 325 00:21:04,889 --> 00:21:07,183 Still no damage to the borg vessel, sir. 326 00:21:12,772 --> 00:21:15,357 Computer: Warning. Outer hull breach. 327 00:21:15,524 --> 00:21:18,110 They are cutting into the hull, engineering section. 328 00:21:18,277 --> 00:21:20,029 Geordi, evacuate engineering. 329 00:21:20,196 --> 00:21:22,323 Computer, evacuation sequence! 330 00:21:22,490 --> 00:21:23,741 Computer: Sealing doors... 331 00:21:23,908 --> 00:21:26,619 Come on now, let's move it, people, let's move! Go, go! 332 00:21:26,786 --> 00:21:29,914 Computer: Decompression danger, deck 36, section four. 333 00:21:30,080 --> 00:21:31,749 Sealing main engineering. 334 00:21:31,916 --> 00:21:34,585 Data, fluctuate phaser resonance frequencies. 335 00:21:34,752 --> 00:21:36,152 Random settings, keep them changing. 336 00:21:36,295 --> 00:21:38,255 Don't give them time to adapt. 337 00:21:46,305 --> 00:21:47,890 The tractor beam has been released. 338 00:21:48,057 --> 00:21:52,978 Warp 9. Course 151, Mark 330. 339 00:21:53,145 --> 00:21:54,897 Engage. 340 00:22:04,365 --> 00:22:05,658 They are in pursuit, captain. 341 00:22:06,116 --> 00:22:08,077 Maintain course. 342 00:22:08,911 --> 00:22:10,162 Damage report, geordi. 343 00:22:11,956 --> 00:22:14,356 Hull rupture in main engineering. The damage is pretty heavy. 344 00:22:14,500 --> 00:22:16,293 We lost a lot of good people down there. 345 00:22:16,460 --> 00:22:19,171 Eleven dead, eight more unaccounted for, captain. 346 00:22:19,338 --> 00:22:21,138 Repair teams to engineering, seal hull breach. 347 00:22:21,298 --> 00:22:24,343 They didn't get to the core. I can control functions from here. 348 00:22:24,510 --> 00:22:26,804 Now approaching the Paulson nebula, sir. 349 00:22:27,596 --> 00:22:29,557 Drop to impulse. 350 00:22:37,231 --> 00:22:39,316 Take us in, ensign. 351 00:22:48,659 --> 00:22:51,912 - The field's getting too dense, sir. - Steady. 352 00:22:56,000 --> 00:22:58,043 Analysis of the nebula cloud, Mr. Data. 353 00:22:58,210 --> 00:23:02,089 Eighty-two percent dilithium hydroxyls, magnesium chromium. 354 00:23:02,256 --> 00:23:06,010 Should provide an effective screen against their sensors, captain. 355 00:23:06,510 --> 00:23:10,014 Mr. La forge, prepare to reverse engines, full stop. 356 00:23:23,277 --> 00:23:26,864 The borg ship is continuing scans, attempting to locate us. 357 00:23:27,031 --> 00:23:32,995 Good. As long as they're looking for us, they won't hurt anyone else. 358 00:23:38,083 --> 00:23:39,543 Shelby: Time index 514. 359 00:23:39,710 --> 00:23:42,546 Data started to fluctuate phaser resonance frequencies. 360 00:23:42,713 --> 00:23:45,716 The borg's beam breaks contact. Slow playback. 361 00:23:45,883 --> 00:23:48,636 Take a closer look, commander. Mr. La forge? 362 00:23:49,011 --> 00:23:51,114 La forge: There's a two-percent drop in power for an instant, 363 00:23:51,138 --> 00:23:52,723 but it is system-wide. 364 00:23:52,890 --> 00:23:55,476 The phaser-frequency spread was in a high, narrow band. 365 00:23:55,643 --> 00:23:57,811 Conceivably, the ship's power distribution nodes 366 00:23:57,978 --> 00:23:59,897 are vulnerable to those frequencies. 367 00:24:00,064 --> 00:24:01,944 If we can generate a concentrated burst of power 368 00:24:02,107 --> 00:24:04,068 at that same frequency distribution, 369 00:24:04,234 --> 00:24:06,754 I mean, a lot more than anything our phasers or photon torpedoes 370 00:24:06,904 --> 00:24:07,947 could ever provide... 371 00:24:08,113 --> 00:24:10,699 - How do we do that? - The main deflector dish. 372 00:24:10,866 --> 00:24:12,546 It's the only component designed to channel 373 00:24:12,701 --> 00:24:14,620 that much power at controlled frequencies. 374 00:24:14,787 --> 00:24:16,455 End program. 375 00:24:16,622 --> 00:24:19,166 Unfortunately, there is one slight detail. 376 00:24:19,333 --> 00:24:23,337 In the process, the blast completely destroys the enterprise as well. 377 00:24:23,504 --> 00:24:26,924 If we could get further away, increase the deflector's range... 378 00:24:27,091 --> 00:24:28,133 Shelby: It could work. 379 00:24:28,300 --> 00:24:30,100 In the meantime, we should retune all phasers, 380 00:24:30,260 --> 00:24:32,262 including the hand units, to the same frequency. 381 00:24:33,097 --> 00:24:34,723 Proceed. I'll inform the captain. 382 00:24:34,890 --> 00:24:37,330 There is one other recommendation I'd like to make, commander. 383 00:24:37,476 --> 00:24:39,144 Separate the saucer section. 384 00:24:39,311 --> 00:24:41,397 Assign a skeleton crew to create a diversion. 385 00:24:41,563 --> 00:24:43,941 We may need the power from the saucer's impulse engines. 386 00:24:44,108 --> 00:24:46,276 It would give them more than one target to worry about. 387 00:24:46,443 --> 00:24:47,820 It's too great a risk. 388 00:24:48,237 --> 00:24:50,447 I'd like the captain to make that decision, sir. 389 00:24:51,407 --> 00:24:55,452 Commander, I bring all the alternatives to the captain's attention. 390 00:24:55,786 --> 00:24:57,454 That'll be all. 391 00:25:04,378 --> 00:25:06,418 I'm gonna install higher-capacity power transformers 392 00:25:07,756 --> 00:25:10,134 - how long? - Better part of a day. 393 00:25:10,801 --> 00:25:12,481 She gets a full head of steam, doesn't she? 394 00:25:12,636 --> 00:25:14,716 Mm-hm. She's a formidable presence, to say the least, 395 00:25:14,847 --> 00:25:16,807 but I'm convinced she can help us here, commander. 396 00:25:16,974 --> 00:25:17,975 I am too. 397 00:25:18,142 --> 00:25:20,769 Don't worry about it. I can handle Shelby. 398 00:25:23,689 --> 00:25:24,690 [Door chirps] 399 00:25:24,857 --> 00:25:26,066 Come. 400 00:25:30,070 --> 00:25:31,947 Come in, number one. 401 00:25:32,823 --> 00:25:38,662 Commander Shelby was just telling me of your concerns about her plan. 402 00:25:39,079 --> 00:25:41,559 I'm sorry she troubled you, sir. I have already informed her... 403 00:25:41,665 --> 00:25:45,252 Yes, I entirely agree with you, number one. It's not the time. 404 00:25:46,128 --> 00:25:51,258 But the time may come when we will be required to take greater risks. 405 00:25:51,425 --> 00:25:55,387 I want you to consider her plan as a fallback position. 406 00:25:55,554 --> 00:25:57,306 Make the necessary preparations. 407 00:25:57,473 --> 00:25:59,349 Very good, sir. 408 00:26:09,109 --> 00:26:12,071 - Deck 8, battle bridge. - Halt. 409 00:26:13,197 --> 00:26:15,824 Commander, you and I need to have a conversation. 410 00:26:15,991 --> 00:26:18,869 You never ordered me not to discuss this with the captain. 411 00:26:19,036 --> 00:26:21,413 You disagree with me, fine. 412 00:26:21,580 --> 00:26:24,583 You need to take it to the captain, fine. Through me. 413 00:26:25,042 --> 00:26:27,252 You do an end run around me again, 414 00:26:27,419 --> 00:26:30,714 I'll snap you back so hard, you'll think you're a first-year cadet again. 415 00:26:31,548 --> 00:26:34,927 - May I speak frankly, sir? - By all means. 416 00:26:35,302 --> 00:26:36,720 You're in my way. 417 00:26:38,388 --> 00:26:41,850 Really? How terrible for you. 418 00:26:42,017 --> 00:26:44,269 All you know how to do is play it safe. 419 00:26:44,436 --> 00:26:47,689 I suppose that's why someone like you sits in the shadow of a great man 420 00:26:47,856 --> 00:26:48,899 for as long as you have, 421 00:26:49,066 --> 00:26:51,110 passing up one command after another. 422 00:26:54,571 --> 00:26:56,907 When it comes to this ship and this crew, 423 00:26:57,074 --> 00:26:59,660 you're damned right, I play it safe. 424 00:27:00,035 --> 00:27:02,913 If you can't make the big decisions, commander, 425 00:27:03,080 --> 00:27:05,624 I suggest you make room for someone who can. 426 00:27:18,804 --> 00:27:21,932 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 43996.2. 427 00:27:22,099 --> 00:27:24,685 The enterprise remains concealed in the dust cloud. 428 00:27:24,852 --> 00:27:27,212 And to my surprise, the borg have maintained their position, 429 00:27:27,354 --> 00:27:29,106 waiting for us to come out of hiding. 430 00:27:29,898 --> 00:27:33,861 I have no explanation for their special interest in me or this ship. 431 00:27:34,027 --> 00:27:37,197 We continue to prepare our defenses for the inevitable confrontation. 432 00:27:37,364 --> 00:27:41,827 But I must admit, on this night, I contemplate the distinct possibility 433 00:27:41,994 --> 00:27:44,621 that no defense may be adequate against this enemy. 434 00:27:44,788 --> 00:27:46,290 Captain? 435 00:28:07,811 --> 00:28:09,813 Guinan: Trouble sleeping? 436 00:28:11,315 --> 00:28:14,735 It's something of a tradition, guinan, 437 00:28:15,110 --> 00:28:18,071 the captain touring the ship before a battle. 438 00:28:20,115 --> 00:28:24,328 Before a hopeless battle, if I remember the tradition correctly. 439 00:28:24,494 --> 00:28:25,579 Not necessarily. 440 00:28:25,746 --> 00:28:28,665 Nelson toured the h.M.S. Victory before trafalgar. 441 00:28:29,708 --> 00:28:33,003 Yes, but Nelson never returned from trafalgar, did he? 442 00:28:33,170 --> 00:28:35,881 No, but the battle was won. 443 00:28:37,382 --> 00:28:40,344 Do you expect this battle to be won? 444 00:28:41,386 --> 00:28:43,931 Picard: We may yet prevail. 445 00:28:44,514 --> 00:28:51,021 That's a conceit, but it's a healthy one. 446 00:28:52,105 --> 00:28:54,358 I wonder if the emperor honorius, 447 00:28:54,524 --> 00:28:56,985 watching the visigoths coming over the seventh hill, 448 00:28:57,152 --> 00:29:01,782 truly realized that the Roman empire was about to fall. 449 00:29:04,284 --> 00:29:08,455 This is just another page in history, isn't it? 450 00:29:09,206 --> 00:29:12,042 Will this be the end of our civilization? 451 00:29:12,918 --> 00:29:14,461 Turn the page. 452 00:29:21,301 --> 00:29:24,054 You say that with remarkable assuredness. 453 00:29:24,221 --> 00:29:26,515 With experience. 454 00:29:26,682 --> 00:29:28,725 When the borg destroyed my world, 455 00:29:28,892 --> 00:29:32,062 my people were scattered throughout the universe. 456 00:29:32,729 --> 00:29:37,401 We survived, as will humanity survive. 457 00:29:37,901 --> 00:29:43,907 As long as there's a handful of you to keep the spirit alive, you will prevail, 458 00:29:44,074 --> 00:29:46,285 even if it takes a millennium. 459 00:29:46,868 --> 00:29:50,163 [Electrical charges crackling] 460 00:29:51,123 --> 00:29:53,709 Worf: Captain picard, report to the bridge. 461 00:29:54,167 --> 00:29:56,253 I'm on my way, lieutenant. 462 00:30:08,640 --> 00:30:11,560 [Electrical charges crackling] 463 00:30:14,813 --> 00:30:17,816 They're some sort of magnetometric-guided charges. 464 00:30:22,779 --> 00:30:25,824 - Status of shields. - Worf: Back to 48 percent, captain. 465 00:30:25,991 --> 00:30:28,285 Mr. La forge, I may have to take us out of the nebula. 466 00:30:28,452 --> 00:30:30,012 I'll want all the power you can give me. 467 00:30:30,162 --> 00:30:31,597 La forge: Engines are ready, captain. 468 00:30:31,621 --> 00:30:33,061 Recommend you adjust shield harmonics 469 00:30:33,206 --> 00:30:35,625 to favor the upper em band when you proceed. 470 00:30:35,792 --> 00:30:37,294 Picard: Acknowledged. 471 00:30:38,962 --> 00:30:41,465 - Direct hit, deck 9. - Damage report. 472 00:30:41,631 --> 00:30:43,800 Structural latching system integrity breached. 473 00:30:43,967 --> 00:30:45,719 Prepare to take us out of here, number one. 474 00:30:45,886 --> 00:30:48,305 Fire up the engines, half impulse till we clear the nebula, 475 00:30:48,472 --> 00:30:49,639 then punch it up to warp 9. 476 00:30:49,806 --> 00:30:53,810 Ready phasers, load forward torpedo bays. Engage. 477 00:31:01,818 --> 00:31:03,695 Borg tractor beam is attempting to lock on. 478 00:31:03,862 --> 00:31:06,907 Fire at will. Continue rotating shield frequency. 479 00:31:07,074 --> 00:31:08,992 Shields failing. 480 00:31:09,785 --> 00:31:11,161 [Computer beeping] 481 00:31:11,328 --> 00:31:12,996 Tractor beam has locked on. 482 00:31:33,350 --> 00:31:37,020 It's no use. They've already adapted to the new frequencies. 483 00:31:45,404 --> 00:31:46,655 [Grunts] 484 00:32:03,672 --> 00:32:04,840 [Computer beeping] 485 00:32:05,048 --> 00:32:08,135 Worf: The borg ship is disengaging, leaving at warp speed. 486 00:32:08,301 --> 00:32:10,470 Maintain pursuit. 487 00:32:13,056 --> 00:32:17,602 Borg vessel has reached warp 9. Nine point four, 9.6. 488 00:32:17,769 --> 00:32:19,062 Stay with them. 489 00:32:19,229 --> 00:32:21,440 Riker to o'brien. Can you get a fix on the captain? 490 00:32:21,606 --> 00:32:23,835 O'brien: Negative, sir. There's some kind of interference. 491 00:32:23,859 --> 00:32:25,861 I can't lock in on his signal. 492 00:32:26,027 --> 00:32:28,363 Senior officers, report to the bridge. 493 00:32:28,530 --> 00:32:30,115 Sir, the coordinates they have set, 494 00:32:30,282 --> 00:32:36,371 they are on a direct course to sector 001, the terran system. 495 00:33:08,278 --> 00:33:10,030 Borg leader: Captain Jean-Luc picard, 496 00:33:10,197 --> 00:33:12,699 you lead the strongest ship of the federation fleet. 497 00:33:12,866 --> 00:33:14,993 You speak for your people. 498 00:33:15,452 --> 00:33:17,621 I have nothing to say to you. 499 00:33:17,787 --> 00:33:20,582 And I will resist you with my last ounce of strength. 500 00:33:20,749 --> 00:33:22,250 Borg leader: Strength is irrelevant. 501 00:33:22,417 --> 00:33:23,960 Resistance is futile. 502 00:33:24,127 --> 00:33:25,921 We wish to improve ourselves. 503 00:33:26,087 --> 00:33:27,672 We will add your biological 504 00:33:27,839 --> 00:33:30,550 and technological distinctiveness to our own. 505 00:33:30,717 --> 00:33:33,887 Your culture will adapt to service ours. 506 00:33:34,054 --> 00:33:35,722 Impossible. 507 00:33:35,889 --> 00:33:39,184 My culture is based on freedom and self-determination. 508 00:33:39,351 --> 00:33:40,936 Borg leader: Freedom is irrelevant. 509 00:33:41,102 --> 00:33:42,854 Self-determination is irrelevant. 510 00:33:43,021 --> 00:33:44,814 You must comply. 511 00:33:45,398 --> 00:33:47,234 We would rather die. 512 00:33:47,400 --> 00:33:48,944 Borg leader: Death is irrelevant. 513 00:33:49,110 --> 00:33:52,072 Your archaic cultures are authority-driven. 514 00:33:52,239 --> 00:33:54,991 To facilitate our introduction into your societies, 515 00:33:55,158 --> 00:33:56,826 it has been decided that a human voice 516 00:33:56,993 --> 00:33:59,329 will speak for us in all communications. 517 00:33:59,496 --> 00:34:02,666 You have been chosen to be that voice. 518 00:34:09,881 --> 00:34:13,009 Worf: Commander, they are leading us into the heart of our own defenses. 519 00:34:13,176 --> 00:34:14,219 Yeah, well, so far, 520 00:34:14,386 --> 00:34:16,826 they haven't had much of a reason to worry about our defenses. 521 00:34:16,972 --> 00:34:19,266 Commander, if the borg stay at warp 9.6, 522 00:34:19,432 --> 00:34:20,952 we'll be forced to discontinue pursuit 523 00:34:21,101 --> 00:34:22,661 and power down in less than three hours. 524 00:34:22,811 --> 00:34:24,251 Two hours, 40 minutes, three seconds. 525 00:34:24,396 --> 00:34:25,876 How long before the deflector's ready? 526 00:34:26,022 --> 00:34:27,899 We're close. A few hours, maybe. 527 00:34:28,066 --> 00:34:30,110 I know, I'll get it done in two somehow. 528 00:34:30,277 --> 00:34:32,404 But I'm gonna need serious power from the warp engines 529 00:34:32,571 --> 00:34:33,863 to make this weapon work. 530 00:34:34,030 --> 00:34:36,658 So far, we're using everything we've gotjust to keep up with them. 531 00:34:36,825 --> 00:34:39,744 Sir, we've got to get that ship down to impulse. 532 00:34:40,787 --> 00:34:43,427 Riker: I'm leading an away team over there to get the captain back. 533 00:34:43,540 --> 00:34:45,140 We'll find a way to get them out of warp. 534 00:34:45,292 --> 00:34:47,332 Ensign crusher, you continue to assist Mr. La forge. 535 00:34:47,460 --> 00:34:50,260 Commander Shelby, you'll take the bridge and coordinate with starfleet. 536 00:34:50,422 --> 00:34:52,257 Data, worf, doctor, you're with me. 537 00:34:52,424 --> 00:34:54,304 Excuse me, sir, with my knowledge of the borg... 538 00:34:54,426 --> 00:34:56,386 Those are my orders, commander. 539 00:34:57,053 --> 00:34:58,221 Troi: Commander riker. 540 00:35:00,181 --> 00:35:03,393 It is inappropriate for you to lead the away team. 541 00:35:03,560 --> 00:35:07,564 Until the return of captain picard, you are in command of the enterprise. 542 00:35:07,731 --> 00:35:11,401 We are in a state of war and your place is on the bridge. 543 00:35:17,115 --> 00:35:20,285 Commander Shelby, you'll lead the away team. 544 00:35:20,452 --> 00:35:22,203 Make it so. 545 00:35:33,882 --> 00:35:37,469 Ri ker: First officer's log, stardate 43998.5. 546 00:35:37,636 --> 00:35:39,429 Our pursuit of the borg continues on a course 547 00:35:39,596 --> 00:35:42,057 that will take us to the very core of the federation. 548 00:35:42,223 --> 00:35:45,268 The devastation they could bring is beyond imagination. 549 00:35:46,603 --> 00:35:48,271 These phasers have been retuned. 550 00:35:48,438 --> 00:35:51,274 Each has a different frequency span in the upper em band. 551 00:35:51,441 --> 00:35:52,484 All right, a reminder. 552 00:35:52,651 --> 00:35:54,819 We only get to use each of these once, maybe twice, 553 00:35:54,986 --> 00:35:56,571 before the borg learn to adapt. 554 00:35:56,738 --> 00:35:58,782 Don't fire until you have to. 555 00:35:58,948 --> 00:36:00,950 What kind of resistance should we expect? 556 00:36:01,117 --> 00:36:03,578 At our first encounter, the borg virtually ignored us 557 00:36:03,745 --> 00:36:05,497 when we beamed aboard their vessel. 558 00:36:05,664 --> 00:36:08,124 Clearly, they did not consider our being there a threat. 559 00:36:08,291 --> 00:36:12,671 That may change, however, if we start interfering with their plans. 560 00:36:19,719 --> 00:36:21,888 Shelby to bridge. Away team ready. 561 00:36:22,055 --> 00:36:25,350 We've got 58 minutes before we have to power down and disengage. 562 00:36:25,517 --> 00:36:26,768 - Shelby: Understood. - Proceed. 563 00:36:26,935 --> 00:36:30,271 Commander, no unnecessary risks. Clear? 564 00:36:30,438 --> 00:36:33,024 Very clear, sir. Shelby out. 565 00:36:33,191 --> 00:36:35,777 We've matched warp velocity for transport, commander. 566 00:36:35,944 --> 00:36:37,237 Energize. 567 00:36:53,837 --> 00:36:55,630 Worf: Tricorder functions minimal. 568 00:36:55,797 --> 00:36:57,173 Any signs of human life? 569 00:36:58,299 --> 00:36:59,426 Inconclusive. 570 00:37:31,583 --> 00:37:34,961 Look at this. This is extraordinary. 571 00:37:37,172 --> 00:37:40,967 These appear to be some kind of power-wave guide conduits 572 00:37:41,134 --> 00:37:45,180 which allow them to work collectively as they perform ship functions. 573 00:37:45,805 --> 00:37:48,725 There's no way to take out enough of these to disable them. 574 00:37:48,892 --> 00:37:52,604 What if we look at this from the mosquito's point of view? 575 00:37:52,771 --> 00:37:56,065 Interesting metaphor, doctor. What is your idea? 576 00:37:56,232 --> 00:37:58,818 If we sting them in a tender spot, 577 00:37:58,985 --> 00:38:02,071 they might stop for a minute to scratch. 578 00:38:18,046 --> 00:38:19,964 Data: Distribution nodes. 579 00:38:20,131 --> 00:38:21,484 Shelby: If we take out a few of these, 580 00:38:21,508 --> 00:38:23,426 it just might make them scratch. 581 00:38:23,593 --> 00:38:26,971 The captain's communicator. It is still activated. 582 00:38:27,138 --> 00:38:29,432 Crusher to picard. Can you hear me? 583 00:38:29,599 --> 00:38:31,017 Can you locate it, worf? 584 00:38:31,184 --> 00:38:33,269 [Beeping] 585 00:38:33,436 --> 00:38:35,063 This way. 586 00:38:38,525 --> 00:38:41,236 I strongly recommend redeploying all available defenses 587 00:38:41,402 --> 00:38:43,780 to protect sector 001, admiral. 588 00:38:43,947 --> 00:38:48,576 We 're moving to intercept at wolf 359. We 7! Make our stand there. 589 00:38:49,077 --> 00:38:51,287 How much longer can you maintain pursuit? 590 00:38:51,454 --> 00:38:53,790 Twenty-two minutes, if they stay at their current speed. 591 00:38:53,957 --> 00:38:55,792 If we can't bring them out of warp, 592 00:38:55,959 --> 00:38:59,629 we'll do as much damage as we can before we have to disengage. 593 00:39:00,547 --> 00:39:01,840 Picard? 594 00:39:03,466 --> 00:39:05,343 Nothing yet, sir. 595 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:13,852 In here. 596 00:39:16,479 --> 00:39:18,481 [Beeping rapidly] 597 00:39:37,041 --> 00:39:39,711 - Shelby to enterprise. - Go ahead. 598 00:39:39,878 --> 00:39:42,380 Shelby: We found the captain's uniform and his communicator. 599 00:39:42,547 --> 00:39:44,924 We 're resuming our search. 600 00:39:45,341 --> 00:39:47,093 Stand by, commander. 601 00:39:47,260 --> 00:39:48,303 We're in business. 602 00:39:48,469 --> 00:39:51,764 It'll burn out the main deflector, but it'll be one hell of a bang. 603 00:39:51,931 --> 00:39:52,974 Radiation danger? 604 00:39:53,141 --> 00:39:55,894 We're gonna have to evacuate the forward half of the secondary hull 605 00:39:56,060 --> 00:39:57,812 and the lower three decks of the saucer. 606 00:39:57,979 --> 00:40:00,023 I'll see to that. 607 00:40:00,189 --> 00:40:01,691 Commander Shelby. 608 00:40:01,858 --> 00:40:04,027 We have only 17 minutes of warp power left. 609 00:40:04,193 --> 00:40:06,738 Do whatever you can to get them out of warp. 610 00:40:06,905 --> 00:40:10,033 Acknowledged. Shelby out. 611 00:40:15,622 --> 00:40:17,749 Let's take out some of these distribution nodes 612 00:40:17,916 --> 00:40:19,250 and see what happens. 613 00:40:53,576 --> 00:40:57,080 Sir, they've done it. The borg ship is dropping out of warp. 614 00:40:57,246 --> 00:40:59,123 - Go to impulse. - Wesley: Aye, sir. 615 00:40:59,290 --> 00:41:01,501 Diverting more power to main deflector. 616 00:41:01,918 --> 00:41:05,213 Move us to within 40,000 kilometers, match velocity. 617 00:41:05,380 --> 00:41:06,839 Commence arming sequence. 618 00:41:07,006 --> 00:41:10,510 Increase deflector modulation to upper frequency band. 619 00:41:32,865 --> 00:41:34,742 Shelby to enterprise. Encountering resistance. 620 00:41:34,909 --> 00:41:36,786 Prepare to beam us back on my signal. 621 00:41:55,221 --> 00:41:57,390 Shelby: They're adapting to the frequencies. 622 00:42:01,310 --> 00:42:02,478 Jean-Luc. 623 00:42:09,485 --> 00:42:10,903 Captain. 624 00:42:20,538 --> 00:42:21,956 [Worf grunts] 625 00:42:22,540 --> 00:42:24,000 Enterprise, get us out of here. 626 00:42:42,727 --> 00:42:43,895 The captain? 627 00:42:44,062 --> 00:42:45,855 We were unable to retrieve him, sir. 628 00:42:46,022 --> 00:42:47,982 The captain has been altered by the borg. 629 00:42:48,149 --> 00:42:49,192 Altered? 630 00:42:49,692 --> 00:42:52,028 He is a borg. 631 00:42:53,196 --> 00:42:55,114 We'll go back. I need more people. 632 00:42:55,281 --> 00:42:58,034 We need to retune the phasers again. We'll get him out of there. 633 00:42:58,201 --> 00:43:00,870 Commander, reading subspace field fluctuations 634 00:43:01,037 --> 00:43:02,413 from within the borg ship. 635 00:43:02,580 --> 00:43:05,541 Looks like they're regenerating, restoring power. 636 00:43:05,917 --> 00:43:07,960 They could be capable of warp any minute. 637 00:43:08,127 --> 00:43:09,796 Is the deflector ready? 638 00:43:10,505 --> 00:43:11,756 It's ready. 639 00:43:11,923 --> 00:43:13,382 Will, he's alive. 640 00:43:13,549 --> 00:43:15,718 If we could get him back, I might be able to restore... 641 00:43:15,885 --> 00:43:17,553 This is our only chance to destroy them. 642 00:43:17,720 --> 00:43:20,431 If they get back into warp, our weapon is useless. 643 00:43:20,598 --> 00:43:22,158 We'll sabotage them again if we have to. 644 00:43:22,308 --> 00:43:23,893 We can't maintain power. 645 00:43:24,060 --> 00:43:26,229 We don't have the time. Prepare to fire. 646 00:43:26,395 --> 00:43:27,955 At least consult with starfleet command. 647 00:43:28,106 --> 00:43:29,357 Get admiral hanson on subspace. 648 00:43:29,524 --> 00:43:32,193 Belay that order, lieutenant. There's no time. 649 00:43:32,568 --> 00:43:33,569 [Computer beeping] 650 00:43:33,736 --> 00:43:36,197 Sir, we are being hailed by the borg. 651 00:43:37,615 --> 00:43:39,450 On-screen. 652 00:43:56,551 --> 00:44:00,263 I am locutus of borg. 653 00:44:00,763 --> 00:44:03,766 Resistance is futile. 654 00:44:04,767 --> 00:44:09,897 Your life, as it has been, is over. 655 00:44:10,064 --> 00:44:16,988 From this time forward, you will service us. 656 00:44:27,540 --> 00:44:31,627 Mr. Worf, fire.