1 00:00:07,808 --> 00:00:10,300 The prey's course has become erratic. 2 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:12,312 1 will intercept to kill. 3 00:00:12,346 --> 00:00:13,313 No. 4 00:00:13,347 --> 00:00:15,441 Maintain distance. 5 00:00:15,482 --> 00:00:17,917 His ship is damaged. 6 00:00:17,951 --> 00:00:19,578 He's injured. 7 00:00:19,620 --> 00:00:21,110 Let him bleed. 8 00:00:21,154 --> 00:00:23,452 This prey is resilient. 9 00:00:23,490 --> 00:00:25,720 We will lose the moment. 10 00:00:27,127 --> 00:00:30,688 The way a creature behaves when it is wounded 11 00:00:30,731 --> 00:00:33,325 is the key to its destruction. 12 00:00:33,367 --> 00:00:35,563 Maintain distance. 13 00:00:37,871 --> 00:00:39,839 Direct hit. 14 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:42,001 Our hull armor is stable. 15 00:00:42,075 --> 00:00:44,874 His weapons must be weakening. 16 00:00:44,912 --> 00:00:48,507 The prey is heading for an asteroid belt. 17 00:00:48,549 --> 00:00:51,484 Vector 168.9. 18 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:58,824 We are losing him. 19 00:00:58,859 --> 00:01:02,295 He hasn't come here to hide. 20 00:01:02,329 --> 00:01:06,266 He's come to make a final stand. 21 00:01:10,571 --> 00:01:12,164 Tracking. 22 00:01:14,441 --> 00:01:17,342 He's holding position above an asteroid 23 00:01:17,377 --> 00:01:19,505 and he's left his ship. 24 00:01:19,546 --> 00:01:21,207 Follow him. 25 00:02:02,923 --> 00:02:06,086 The prey is scattering our sensors. 26 00:02:06,126 --> 00:02:08,356 Impressive. 27 00:02:08,395 --> 00:02:12,161 He counters our pursuit to the final moment. 28 00:02:12,199 --> 00:02:13,826 Compensating. 29 00:02:13,867 --> 00:02:17,326 No. Disengage sensors. 30 00:02:17,371 --> 00:02:18,964 For what reason? 31 00:02:19,072 --> 00:02:22,940 I want to take him with my own eyes. 32 00:02:22,976 --> 00:02:24,603 Follow. 33 00:02:34,554 --> 00:02:36,613 I'll draw his attack. 34 00:02:36,657 --> 00:02:39,217 Prepare to target his thoracic crest. 35 00:03:31,111 --> 00:03:33,842 A flawless Kill. 36 00:05:27,561 --> 00:05:30,758 "Please remain still so that I can treat your injuries. 37 00:05:30,797 --> 00:05:32,287 "Thank you. 38 00:05:32,332 --> 00:05:34,562 "I'm sorry. Did that hurt? 39 00:05:34,601 --> 00:05:36,626 "I'll try to be more careful. 40 00:05:36,670 --> 00:05:39,640 "Thanks for being a patient patient. 41 00:05:39,673 --> 00:05:41,971 Have a pleasant afternoon." This is absurd. 42 00:05:42,042 --> 00:05:43,305 Not at all. Keep going. 43 00:05:43,343 --> 00:05:44,469 You're doing fine. 44 00:05:44,511 --> 00:05:45,979 This vernacular is not applicable 45 00:05:46,012 --> 00:05:47,138 to my duties on Voyager. 46 00:05:47,180 --> 00:05:48,614 We can tailor the vocabulary 47 00:05:48,648 --> 00:05:51,083 to your specific situations a little later. 48 00:05:51,117 --> 00:05:53,279 Right now, it's the sentiment that counts. 49 00:05:53,320 --> 00:05:55,152 I don't see the relevance. 50 00:05:55,188 --> 00:05:57,589 I created these exercises three years ago 51 00:05:57,624 --> 00:06:00,116 to familiarize myself with the social graces. 52 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:03,027 I found that if I repeated them several times each day, 53 00:06:03,063 --> 00:06:05,464 the words became almost second nature. 54 00:06:05,498 --> 00:06:07,125 Let's continue. 55 00:06:07,167 --> 00:06:09,932 Exercise two: "The workplace encounter." 56 00:06:10,036 --> 00:06:11,868 Kes used to help me with this one. 57 00:06:11,905 --> 00:06:13,373 Now I'll be the nurse. You be the doctor. 58 00:06:17,878 --> 00:06:19,937 "Please hand me the hypospray." 59 00:06:20,013 --> 00:06:21,879 "Of course, Doctor, immediately." 60 00:06:21,915 --> 00:06:23,849 "Thank you. Looks at instrument." 61 00:06:23,884 --> 00:06:26,410 No, no. Don't read that part-- only the dialogue. 62 00:06:28,521 --> 00:06:30,285 "Excuse me, Nurse. 63 00:06:30,323 --> 00:06:32,155 "This is the wrong hypospray. 64 00:06:32,192 --> 00:06:34,058 Would you mind finding the correct one?" 65 00:06:34,094 --> 00:06:35,255 "Not at all." 66 00:06:35,295 --> 00:06:36,285 "Thank you." 67 00:06:36,329 --> 00:06:38,525 "Did I mention you look lovely today?" 68 00:06:38,565 --> 00:06:39,964 "Oh, Doctor, you're so charming." 69 00:06:40,066 --> 00:06:42,694 This lesson is terminated. 70 00:06:44,638 --> 00:06:46,606 I know it's awkward. 71 00:06:46,640 --> 00:06:48,108 For me, it was even painful, 72 00:06:48,141 --> 00:06:50,576 but I think you'll find the rewards well worth the effort. 73 00:06:50,610 --> 00:06:52,135 Rewards. 74 00:06:52,178 --> 00:06:54,738 The ability to put others at ease... 75 00:06:54,781 --> 00:06:57,375 make them feel more comfortable around you. 76 00:06:57,417 --> 00:07:00,318 You're a lot like me when I was first activated. 77 00:07:00,353 --> 00:07:01,582 If I'd had a mentor, 78 00:07:01,621 --> 00:07:04,420 things would have gone a lot more smoothly. 79 00:07:05,492 --> 00:07:07,187 I'm willing to share my wisdom, 80 00:07:07,227 --> 00:07:11,164 but, if you're not interested... fine. 81 00:07:11,197 --> 00:07:13,393 I'll stick to your physiological maintenance. 82 00:07:15,402 --> 00:07:17,234 I will examine your data. 83 00:07:17,270 --> 00:07:18,829 Oh, good. 84 00:07:18,872 --> 00:07:21,239 Pay special attention to Exercise 17: 85 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:23,003 "Bridge banter for beginners." 86 00:07:28,682 --> 00:07:30,878 Have a pleasant day. 87 00:07:30,917 --> 00:07:33,648 Hmm? 88 00:07:33,687 --> 00:07:35,086 Verify. 89 00:07:35,121 --> 00:07:36,350 Monotanium hull plating, 90 00:07:36,389 --> 00:07:38,483 dicyclic warp signature-- 91 00:07:38,525 --> 00:07:40,550 the vessel is definitely Hirogen. 92 00:07:40,593 --> 00:07:41,890 They're moving to intercept. 93 00:07:41,928 --> 00:07:42,952 Evasive maneuvers? 94 00:07:43,063 --> 00:07:45,760 No. We need to settle our differences here and now. 95 00:07:45,799 --> 00:07:47,267 Hard about, full impulse. 96 00:07:47,300 --> 00:07:49,268 Red Alert. 97 00:07:49,302 --> 00:07:50,895 They're in visual range. 98 00:07:50,937 --> 00:07:53,065 On screen. 99 00:07:53,106 --> 00:07:54,596 Hail them. 100 00:07:56,109 --> 00:07:57,668 No response. 101 00:07:57,711 --> 00:07:58,769 They're closing. 102 00:07:58,812 --> 00:08:01,440 50,000 kilometers... 103 00:08:01,481 --> 00:08:04,610 forty-five... forty... 104 00:08:04,651 --> 00:08:06,415 Maintain course, Mr. Paris. 105 00:08:06,453 --> 00:08:07,852 Curious. 106 00:08:07,887 --> 00:08:10,219 They are not charging weapons. 107 00:08:10,256 --> 00:08:11,917 They're slowing, sir. 108 00:08:11,958 --> 00:08:13,050 Life signs? 109 00:08:13,093 --> 00:08:14,083 Only one. 110 00:08:14,127 --> 00:08:15,492 And it's erratic. 111 00:08:15,528 --> 00:08:17,360 They've stopped, Captain. 112 00:08:17,397 --> 00:08:19,365 Their engines just went off-line. 113 00:08:20,767 --> 00:08:22,895 This could be a trap. 114 00:08:22,936 --> 00:08:26,395 Harry, run a long-range scan. 115 00:08:26,439 --> 00:08:28,771 Are there any other Hirogen ships out there? 116 00:08:32,145 --> 00:08:33,579 None. 117 00:08:36,082 --> 00:08:38,278 Take us within transporter range. 118 00:08:38,318 --> 00:08:40,616 You intend to board their ship. 119 00:08:40,653 --> 00:08:41,620 Yes. 120 00:08:41,654 --> 00:08:44,555 The Hirogen vessel is a potential threat. 121 00:08:44,591 --> 00:08:46,423 We should destroy it. 122 00:08:46,459 --> 00:08:50,396 Seven, what you call a threat, I call an opportunity... 123 00:08:50,430 --> 00:08:52,762 to gain knowledge about this species-- 124 00:08:52,799 --> 00:08:56,133 and in this case, maybe even show some compassion. 125 00:08:56,169 --> 00:08:59,298 There seems to be a wounded pilot over there. 126 00:08:59,339 --> 00:09:01,137 Our experience with the Hirogen indicates 127 00:09:01,174 --> 00:09:03,643 that compassion would not be reciprocated. 128 00:09:03,676 --> 00:09:05,770 And all of my experience says 129 00:09:05,812 --> 00:09:07,974 we've got to take that chance anyway. 130 00:09:10,250 --> 00:09:12,514 Commander. 131 00:09:12,552 --> 00:09:14,179 Tuvok, Paris, you're with me. 132 00:09:42,682 --> 00:09:44,377 Looks like there was a fight. 133 00:09:46,986 --> 00:09:48,886 Search for the life signs. 134 00:10:37,937 --> 00:10:39,632 Commander. 135 00:10:41,975 --> 00:10:44,000 I'm reading bones, muscle tissue... 136 00:10:44,043 --> 00:10:45,977 from at least nine different species. 137 00:10:46,012 --> 00:10:49,175 It's all being broken down by some sort of enzyme. 138 00:10:49,215 --> 00:10:53,015 Perhaps this is their method of denaturating their prey. 139 00:10:53,086 --> 00:10:56,681 Either that... or it's dinner. 140 00:11:22,081 --> 00:11:24,106 Looks like somebody lost their helmet. 141 00:11:34,928 --> 00:11:36,453 Commander. 142 00:11:38,231 --> 00:11:40,928 I'm not picking up any weapon residuals. 143 00:11:40,967 --> 00:11:43,902 I'd say he was physically torn apart. 144 00:11:46,372 --> 00:11:47,999 I'm picking up the life signs. 145 00:11:48,074 --> 00:11:49,064 This way. 146 00:12:12,599 --> 00:12:14,158 Massive internal bleeding. 147 00:12:14,200 --> 00:12:15,929 Let's get him to Sick Bay. 148 00:12:19,472 --> 00:12:21,736 The data we downloaded from the ship's computer 149 00:12:21,774 --> 00:12:23,242 included navigational records. 150 00:12:23,276 --> 00:12:25,108 Can you give us a map of this region? 151 00:12:27,914 --> 00:12:30,144 This is the Hirogen vessel's flight path 152 00:12:30,183 --> 00:12:31,617 over the past five years. 153 00:12:31,651 --> 00:12:34,279 They've certainly covered a lot of space. 154 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:35,344 This ship alone has visited 155 00:12:35,388 --> 00:12:37,550 over 90 star systems in the last year. 156 00:12:37,590 --> 00:12:39,251 I analyzed some of their logs. 157 00:12:39,292 --> 00:12:41,283 From what I can tell, this is a hunting species. 158 00:12:41,327 --> 00:12:43,853 We saw the skeletal remains 159 00:12:43,896 --> 00:12:47,093 from dozens of alien races displayed like trophies. 160 00:12:47,133 --> 00:12:48,259 There was also evidence 161 00:12:48,301 --> 00:12:50,395 they may be using some of their victims for food. 162 00:12:50,436 --> 00:12:53,531 The entire culture seems to be based on the hunt-- 163 00:12:53,573 --> 00:12:55,871 social rituals, art, religious beliefs. 164 00:12:55,908 --> 00:12:57,307 They're nomadic. 165 00:12:57,343 --> 00:12:59,505 Their existence is driven by the pursuit of prey. 166 00:12:59,545 --> 00:13:01,707 And it's carried them across huge distances. 167 00:13:01,748 --> 00:13:03,807 There is no evidence of a home planet. 168 00:13:03,850 --> 00:13:06,911 Their ships travel alone or in small groups. 169 00:13:06,953 --> 00:13:09,149 On occasion, several will join forces 170 00:13:09,188 --> 00:13:10,622 in a multipronged attack. 171 00:13:10,657 --> 00:13:12,284 Like wolves. 172 00:13:14,027 --> 00:13:15,859 How's our "wolf" in Sick Bay? 173 00:13:15,895 --> 00:13:19,126 Still unconscious... behind a level-5 force field. 174 00:13:20,733 --> 00:13:22,599 You were right, Seven. 175 00:13:22,635 --> 00:13:24,228 This species is a threat. 176 00:13:24,270 --> 00:13:26,500 But despite the risk of sending an away team, 177 00:13:26,539 --> 00:13:29,440 we know a lot more about who we're dealing with now. 178 00:13:29,475 --> 00:13:31,204 You were correct, Captain. 179 00:13:31,244 --> 00:13:32,905 It was worth the risk... 180 00:13:32,945 --> 00:13:34,310 this time. 181 00:13:37,917 --> 00:13:40,852 So, there's one question remaining. 182 00:13:40,887 --> 00:13:43,982 Who's hunting the hunters? 183 00:13:59,472 --> 00:14:01,463 I was trying to remove his body armor 184 00:14:01,507 --> 00:14:03,407 to treat the internal injuries, 185 00:14:03,443 --> 00:14:05,275 when he suddenly regained consciousness. 186 00:14:05,311 --> 00:14:07,871 Needless to say, he's not happy to be here. 187 00:14:07,914 --> 00:14:08,938 Can you sedate him? 188 00:14:08,981 --> 00:14:09,948 I've already tried. 189 00:14:09,982 --> 00:14:11,950 His immune system neutralizes everything. 190 00:14:11,984 --> 00:14:13,918 I could synthesize a more potent compound, 191 00:14:13,953 --> 00:14:15,148 but that would take hours. 192 00:14:15,188 --> 00:14:16,485 He could be dead by then. 193 00:14:16,522 --> 00:14:18,012 His wounds are severe. 194 00:14:20,460 --> 00:14:22,861 Your crewmate is dead... 195 00:14:22,895 --> 00:14:26,559 and your ship has been damaged beyond repair. 196 00:14:26,599 --> 00:14:29,125 I brought you here to treat your injuries. 197 00:14:29,168 --> 00:14:32,103 What happened to your ship? 198 00:14:32,138 --> 00:14:34,197 Who attacked you? 199 00:14:37,110 --> 00:14:38,544 The first time I met your species, 200 00:14:38,578 --> 00:14:41,548 it wasn't on the best of terms, but that doesn't mean you and I 201 00:14:41,581 --> 00:14:44,141 can't find a way to change that. 202 00:14:44,183 --> 00:14:45,446 Our prey. 203 00:14:45,485 --> 00:14:47,954 You were on a hunt. 204 00:14:47,987 --> 00:14:49,887 Yes. 205 00:14:49,922 --> 00:14:51,913 A formidable alien. 206 00:14:51,958 --> 00:14:54,154 We captured it two days ago, 207 00:14:54,193 --> 00:14:55,627 but it broke free 208 00:14:55,661 --> 00:14:58,323 of its restraints... attacked us. 209 00:14:58,364 --> 00:14:59,798 Release me. 210 00:14:59,832 --> 00:15:02,130 I must continue the hunt. 211 00:15:02,168 --> 00:15:05,536 Not without your ship and not in this condition. 212 00:15:05,571 --> 00:15:07,596 You'll die without treatment. 213 00:15:07,640 --> 00:15:09,768 Let us help you. 214 00:15:14,280 --> 00:15:15,770 Doctor? 215 00:15:19,886 --> 00:15:21,115 All right... 216 00:15:21,154 --> 00:15:23,350 I'm going to enter the force field now 217 00:15:23,389 --> 00:15:26,552 and start with a few scans of your midsection. 218 00:15:26,592 --> 00:15:28,117 You should know I'm a hologram 219 00:15:28,161 --> 00:15:30,528 and can't be bent, spindled or mutilated 220 00:15:30,563 --> 00:15:32,531 so don't bother trying. 221 00:15:32,565 --> 00:15:35,660 Hmm. 222 00:15:35,701 --> 00:15:38,227 Please lie down. 223 00:15:40,973 --> 00:15:43,032 Or remain standing. 224 00:15:46,846 --> 00:15:49,144 Captain, we've detected six more Hirogen ships. 225 00:15:49,182 --> 00:15:50,980 They're converging on us from all directions. 226 00:15:51,017 --> 00:15:52,212 The one in Sick Bay 227 00:15:52,251 --> 00:15:54,652 may have sent a distress call from his vessel. 228 00:15:54,687 --> 00:15:56,553 How long do we have? 229 00:15:56,589 --> 00:15:58,114 The nearest ship is half a light-year away-- 230 00:15:58,157 --> 00:15:59,147 four hours at most. 231 00:16:00,493 --> 00:16:03,360 Tom, analyze their approach pattern. 232 00:16:03,396 --> 00:16:04,864 Evade them as long as you can. 233 00:16:04,897 --> 00:16:06,888 Yes, ma'am. 234 00:16:06,933 --> 00:16:09,334 I want to buy the Doctor enough time to treat our hunter. 235 00:16:09,368 --> 00:16:12,429 If I can gain his confidence, he might call off his friends. 236 00:16:12,472 --> 00:16:14,873 Good old-fashioned diplomacy could get us out of this yet. 237 00:16:14,907 --> 00:16:16,272 Don't count on it. 238 00:16:16,309 --> 00:16:17,743 From what I found in their database, 239 00:16:17,777 --> 00:16:19,802 diplomacy isn't a part of their lifestyle. 240 00:16:19,846 --> 00:16:21,211 They don't see us as equals. 241 00:16:21,247 --> 00:16:22,849 To them, we're simply game. 242 00:16:22,982 --> 00:16:24,347 It's time we convince them otherwise-- 243 00:16:24,383 --> 00:16:27,512 or like any other cornered animal, we'll show our teeth. 244 00:16:27,553 --> 00:16:31,615 There's been a hull rupture on Deck 11, Section 3. 245 00:16:31,657 --> 00:16:33,216 Damage is minor. 246 00:16:33,259 --> 00:16:35,250 It appears a plasma conduit overloaded. 247 00:16:35,294 --> 00:16:38,696 Increase power to the structural integrity field. 248 00:16:39,832 --> 00:16:43,166 A bulkhead has collapsed in Jefferies Tube 84. 249 00:16:43,202 --> 00:16:44,328 Another overload? 250 00:16:44,370 --> 00:16:47,305 Negative. The plasma network is stable. 251 00:16:47,340 --> 00:16:49,365 This wasn't caused by any power surge or system failure. 252 00:16:49,408 --> 00:16:52,935 Harry, Tuvok, get to Deck 11 and check it out. 253 00:17:06,993 --> 00:17:08,518 This was no overload. 254 00:17:08,561 --> 00:17:10,120 Indeed. 255 00:17:11,998 --> 00:17:13,796 Commander. 256 00:17:23,943 --> 00:17:28,176 It's a dense mixture of DNA and polyfluidic compounds. 257 00:17:28,214 --> 00:17:29,613 Tuvok to Bridge. 258 00:17:29,649 --> 00:17:30,480 Go ahead. 259 00:17:30,516 --> 00:17:32,484 We may have an intruder on board. 260 00:17:32,518 --> 00:17:35,146 I'm analyzing what could be a sample of its blood. 261 00:17:35,187 --> 00:17:39,215 The readings are consistent with Species 8472. 262 00:17:40,593 --> 00:17:41,560 Intruder alert. 263 00:17:41,594 --> 00:17:42,561 Bridge to Security. 264 00:17:42,595 --> 00:17:44,324 Seal off Decks 10 through 12. 265 00:17:44,363 --> 00:17:48,129 Internal sensors aren't detecting any intruders. 266 00:17:48,167 --> 00:17:50,534 The last time we ran into this species, 267 00:17:50,570 --> 00:17:52,971 it was impervious to our scanners. 268 00:17:53,072 --> 00:17:55,632 We'll have to track it visually. 269 00:17:57,944 --> 00:17:59,571 How did it get past our shields? 270 00:17:59,612 --> 00:18:00,773 We'll worry about that later. 271 00:18:00,813 --> 00:18:02,008 You have the Bridge, Commander. 272 00:18:02,048 --> 00:18:03,277 I'll be on Deck 11. 273 00:18:07,620 --> 00:18:10,282 I've erected a level-10 force field around Engineering. 274 00:18:10,323 --> 00:18:11,916 Good. Set up secondary force fields 275 00:18:11,958 --> 00:18:14,222 around every hatch, Jefferies tube and conduit 276 00:18:14,260 --> 00:18:15,523 leading into this room. 277 00:18:15,561 --> 00:18:18,724 I want every one of these consoles secured-- 278 00:18:18,764 --> 00:18:20,198 authorized command codes only. 279 00:18:20,232 --> 00:18:22,257 I'm going to lock down the warp core. 280 00:18:22,301 --> 00:18:23,928 Ensign, realign the dilithium matrix 281 00:18:24,036 --> 00:18:27,700 to a frequency of 3.69. 282 00:18:43,956 --> 00:18:44,946 Report. 283 00:18:44,991 --> 00:18:47,187 Four crew members are wounded, two seriously. 284 00:18:48,928 --> 00:18:50,623 Get them to Sick Bay. 285 00:18:50,663 --> 00:18:53,223 Species 8472 accessed Engineering 286 00:18:53,265 --> 00:18:54,960 through the antimatter injector port. 287 00:18:55,034 --> 00:18:57,833 Our phaser fire was insufficient. 288 00:18:57,870 --> 00:19:01,033 It attacked us, then escaped through Jefferies Tube 17-Alpha. 289 00:19:01,073 --> 00:19:02,871 Janeway to Tuvok. 290 00:19:02,908 --> 00:19:03,875 Tuvok here. 291 00:19:03,909 --> 00:19:05,502 The intruder just left Engineering. 292 00:19:05,544 --> 00:19:06,636 Seal off the area. 293 00:19:06,679 --> 00:19:07,874 Understood. 294 00:19:07,913 --> 00:19:08,778 Secure the warp core. 295 00:19:08,814 --> 00:19:09,713 Yes, Captain. 296 00:19:09,749 --> 00:19:10,910 Seven. 297 00:19:17,556 --> 00:19:19,456 It would seem that the Hirogen 298 00:19:19,492 --> 00:19:21,620 underestimated their latest prey. 299 00:19:21,661 --> 00:19:23,288 You believe they were hunting the creature. 300 00:19:23,329 --> 00:19:26,424 Yes. When the Borg were fighting Species 8472, 301 00:19:26,465 --> 00:19:28,194 did they ever engage in physical combat? 302 00:19:28,234 --> 00:19:29,565 On many occasions. 303 00:19:29,602 --> 00:19:32,936 Can you recall anything that might help us here? 304 00:19:33,005 --> 00:19:34,871 Each time they boarded a Borg vessel, 305 00:19:34,907 --> 00:19:36,932 they went directly to the central power matrix 306 00:19:37,009 --> 00:19:38,238 and disabled it. 307 00:19:38,277 --> 00:19:39,767 The creature was just in Engineering. 308 00:19:39,812 --> 00:19:41,940 Didn't touch any of our power systems. 309 00:19:42,048 --> 00:19:43,948 It's obviously adjusted its strategy. 310 00:19:44,050 --> 00:19:47,680 Species 8472 is devious and highly intelligent. 311 00:19:47,720 --> 00:19:50,382 It will seek the most efficient means of destroying us. 312 00:19:50,423 --> 00:19:51,686 Let's get to Sick Bay. 313 00:20:04,203 --> 00:20:07,503 She's going to be just fine, Captain. 314 00:20:07,540 --> 00:20:09,372 Is it alone? 315 00:20:09,408 --> 00:20:11,467 Have you seen any others like it? 316 00:20:11,510 --> 00:20:12,841 Why? 317 00:20:12,878 --> 00:20:15,074 Six months ago, this species invaded our galaxy 318 00:20:15,114 --> 00:20:16,240 with thousands of ships. 319 00:20:16,282 --> 00:20:17,716 We were barely able to fight them off. 320 00:20:17,750 --> 00:20:19,980 Your prey could indicate another invasion. 321 00:20:20,086 --> 00:20:21,986 If it does, we're all in trouble. 322 00:20:22,021 --> 00:20:24,581 How many ships have you seen? 323 00:20:24,623 --> 00:20:27,456 Only one. Damaged. 324 00:20:27,493 --> 00:20:30,758 We tracked it across 50 light-years. 325 00:20:30,796 --> 00:20:32,764 We thought that we had killed the creature, 326 00:20:32,798 --> 00:20:35,358 but this prey is unlike any other. 327 00:20:35,401 --> 00:20:37,267 It has many lives. 328 00:20:37,303 --> 00:20:41,570 Lower the force field and I will finish the hunt. 329 00:20:41,607 --> 00:20:43,837 Your attempt to destroy it will fail. 330 00:20:43,876 --> 00:20:47,403 Species 8472 is highly resistant to all technology. 331 00:20:47,446 --> 00:20:50,609 All but one... Borg nanoprobes. 332 00:20:50,649 --> 00:20:52,139 "Nanoprobes"? 333 00:20:52,184 --> 00:20:53,481 Microscopic weapons that can 334 00:20:53,519 --> 00:20:55,681 attack the species on a cellular level. 335 00:20:55,721 --> 00:20:58,019 We've tried it before and it worked. 336 00:20:58,090 --> 00:21:01,458 I'll modify the phaser rifles to fire nanoprobe discharges. 337 00:21:01,494 --> 00:21:03,622 I want you to incapacitate the creature, not kill it. 338 00:21:03,662 --> 00:21:04,891 Can you make that modification? 339 00:21:04,930 --> 00:21:07,831 Yes, but it would require additional time. 340 00:21:07,867 --> 00:21:10,063 We must stop it as soon as possible. 341 00:21:10,102 --> 00:21:11,126 She's right. 342 00:21:11,170 --> 00:21:13,571 Not until we know why it returned. 343 00:21:13,606 --> 00:21:15,973 You will be exposing this crew to unnecessary risk. 344 00:21:16,008 --> 00:21:16,975 I disagree. 345 00:21:17,009 --> 00:21:17,976 Captain... 346 00:21:18,010 --> 00:21:20,206 You have your orders, Seven. 347 00:21:20,246 --> 00:21:22,977 Six of your vessels will be here in under four hours. 348 00:21:23,048 --> 00:21:26,541 I hope you'll let them know that we saved your life 349 00:21:26,585 --> 00:21:29,486 and that we want to avoid any further conflict 350 00:21:29,522 --> 00:21:30,819 with your people. 351 00:21:30,856 --> 00:21:34,588 Let me resume the hunt, and I will grant your request. 352 00:21:34,627 --> 00:21:37,460 We have enough problems on this ship as it is 353 00:21:37,496 --> 00:21:38,964 without him running around. 354 00:21:38,998 --> 00:21:42,366 I spent six months studying this prey's behavior. 355 00:21:42,401 --> 00:21:44,096 I know how to track him. 356 00:21:44,136 --> 00:21:49,165 Let me continue or I will have the others destroy you. 357 00:21:51,811 --> 00:21:52,903 Tuvok to Janeway. 358 00:21:52,945 --> 00:21:54,003 Go ahead. 359 00:21:54,046 --> 00:21:56,310 We're holding position in Section 94, 360 00:21:56,348 --> 00:21:59,613 but the creature has accessed the environmental controls. 361 00:21:59,652 --> 00:22:01,950 Deck 11 is losing life support. 362 00:22:05,124 --> 00:22:07,684 Artificial gravity has also been compromised. 363 00:22:07,726 --> 00:22:08,955 Evacuate the deck. 364 00:22:08,994 --> 00:22:10,291 Regroup on Deck 10. 365 00:22:10,329 --> 00:22:11,490 Aye, Captain. 366 00:22:11,530 --> 00:22:13,828 He's trying to barricade himself. 367 00:22:13,866 --> 00:22:15,459 He did the same thing to us. 368 00:22:15,501 --> 00:22:17,128 You want to be part of the hunt? 369 00:22:17,169 --> 00:22:19,103 Now's your chance. 370 00:22:19,138 --> 00:22:21,300 He'll be under your supervision, Commander. 371 00:22:21,340 --> 00:22:24,105 If he steps out of line, shoot him. 372 00:22:40,926 --> 00:22:42,553 My weapon. 373 00:22:46,098 --> 00:22:47,691 Temperature gradient. 374 00:22:47,733 --> 00:22:49,667 Affirmative. 375 00:22:49,702 --> 00:22:51,602 Atmospheric recyclers. 376 00:22:51,637 --> 00:22:53,696 Engaged. 377 00:22:55,774 --> 00:22:57,674 Is your body armor designed to handle 378 00:22:57,710 --> 00:22:59,337 rapid pressure fluctuations? 379 00:22:59,378 --> 00:23:03,337 It can defeat most hostile environments. 380 00:23:03,382 --> 00:23:06,511 I once tracked a silicon-based life-form 381 00:23:06,552 --> 00:23:09,954 through the neutronium mantle of a collapsed star. 382 00:23:10,022 --> 00:23:13,549 I once tracked a mouse through Jefferies Tube 32. 383 00:23:17,596 --> 00:23:19,894 Chakotay to Tuvok. We're ready to go. 384 00:23:19,932 --> 00:23:21,730 As are we. 385 00:23:21,767 --> 00:23:23,132 Proceed to Deck 11. 386 00:23:23,168 --> 00:23:24,795 Keep your com links open. 387 00:23:24,837 --> 00:23:28,432 Understood. Activate the nanoprobe charges. 388 00:23:28,474 --> 00:23:31,375 Level five should be sufficient to stun the creature. 389 00:23:43,289 --> 00:23:45,280 Depressurizing hatch. 390 00:23:45,324 --> 00:23:46,655 Magnetize. 391 00:24:51,023 --> 00:24:53,117 Maintain your position. 392 00:24:53,158 --> 00:24:55,525 He's here. 393 00:24:55,561 --> 00:24:57,893 I said maintain your position. 394 00:24:57,930 --> 00:24:59,398 This is my hunt. 395 00:24:59,431 --> 00:25:00,796 I'm at point. 396 00:25:00,833 --> 00:25:04,098 My knowledge of this prey is superior to yours. 397 00:25:04,136 --> 00:25:05,570 But you're on unfamiliar terrain. 398 00:25:05,604 --> 00:25:07,094 I know this ship. 399 00:25:07,139 --> 00:25:08,197 You don't. 400 00:25:08,240 --> 00:25:11,904 The prey will likely attack the man at point. 401 00:25:13,946 --> 00:25:15,846 You would not survive. 402 00:25:15,881 --> 00:25:18,213 I'll take that chance. 403 00:25:18,250 --> 00:25:20,082 Now, fall back. 404 00:25:34,099 --> 00:25:35,328 No problem. 405 00:25:35,367 --> 00:25:37,233 I'll take up the rear. 406 00:26:05,097 --> 00:26:06,690 You missed. 407 00:26:09,835 --> 00:26:12,736 Since Species 8472 invaded the ship, 408 00:26:12,771 --> 00:26:15,103 you've become increasingly agitated. 409 00:26:15,140 --> 00:26:17,131 They were the only species 410 00:26:17,176 --> 00:26:19,770 to offer true resistance to the Borg. 411 00:26:19,812 --> 00:26:22,144 They destroyed millions of drones, 412 00:26:22,181 --> 00:26:23,945 hundreds of our worlds. 413 00:26:24,049 --> 00:26:27,280 I have reason to be agitated. 414 00:26:39,631 --> 00:26:41,599 What is it? 415 00:26:41,633 --> 00:26:43,362 It's blood. 416 00:26:43,402 --> 00:26:45,131 The prey is wounded. 417 00:26:45,170 --> 00:26:48,265 This corridor ends about 20 meters ahead. 418 00:26:48,307 --> 00:26:50,901 The only thing down there is Deflector Control. 419 00:26:50,943 --> 00:26:52,604 It's got nowhere to run. 420 00:26:52,644 --> 00:26:54,976 He is not planning to run. 421 00:26:55,047 --> 00:26:56,708 He is waiting. 422 00:26:56,748 --> 00:27:00,446 He'll attempt to slip around us, attack from behind. 423 00:27:01,787 --> 00:27:03,448 Chakotay to Tuvok. 424 00:27:03,489 --> 00:27:04,752 Tuvok here. 425 00:27:04,790 --> 00:27:07,589 We've cornered the intruder in Section 59. 426 00:27:07,626 --> 00:27:09,492 On our way. 427 00:27:20,739 --> 00:27:22,104 It's hurt. 428 00:27:22,141 --> 00:27:24,473 This prey is resilient. 429 00:27:24,510 --> 00:27:27,104 He will strike with his dying breath. 430 00:27:29,815 --> 00:27:32,113 We must Kill him now. 431 00:27:32,151 --> 00:27:33,744 That may not be necessary. 432 00:27:35,287 --> 00:27:36,846 Hold your fire. 433 00:27:36,889 --> 00:27:37,981 I said lower your weapon! 434 00:28:13,425 --> 00:28:15,826 Mr. Neelix, I must ask you 435 00:28:15,861 --> 00:28:18,125 to exchange your spatula for a phaser rifle. 436 00:28:18,163 --> 00:28:19,426 Sir? 437 00:28:19,464 --> 00:28:20,932 We have two intruders onboard 438 00:28:21,033 --> 00:28:22,933 and six Hirogen vessels on the way. 439 00:28:23,001 --> 00:28:24,628 I need additional security personnel. 440 00:28:24,670 --> 00:28:26,604 Right away, sir. 441 00:28:26,638 --> 00:28:28,663 What's my assignment? 442 00:28:28,707 --> 00:28:31,904 Join the security detail on Deck 10, Section 12. 443 00:28:31,944 --> 00:28:34,709 You'll receive further instructions there. 444 00:28:34,746 --> 00:28:35,975 I'll expect tactical updates every 20 min... 445 00:28:41,053 --> 00:28:42,578 Lieutenant? 446 00:28:42,621 --> 00:28:44,146 Are you all right? 447 00:28:44,189 --> 00:28:46,055 You have your orders. 448 00:28:48,627 --> 00:28:50,721 Report. 449 00:28:50,762 --> 00:28:53,356 The Hirogen's back in Sick Bay within a force field. 450 00:28:53,398 --> 00:28:54,957 And Species 8472? 451 00:28:55,067 --> 00:28:56,466 We've established a security perimeter. 452 00:28:56,501 --> 00:28:58,868 Basically, we've turned this entire section into a brig. 453 00:28:58,904 --> 00:29:01,202 As an added precaution, have B'Elanna start working 454 00:29:01,240 --> 00:29:02,867 on a way to lock onto the creature, 455 00:29:02,908 --> 00:29:04,808 in case we have to beam it off the ship. 456 00:29:04,843 --> 00:29:06,709 You mentioned it was injured. In what way? 457 00:29:06,745 --> 00:29:07,906 1 wish I could tell you for certain. 458 00:29:07,980 --> 00:29:10,574 Its body is generating some sort bioelectric field 459 00:29:10,616 --> 00:29:11,811 making it impossible to scan, 460 00:29:11,850 --> 00:29:14,148 so I could only make a visual diagnosis. 461 00:29:14,186 --> 00:29:16,280 It's conscious but immobile. 462 00:29:16,321 --> 00:29:18,483 Its epidermis displays any number of injuries-- 463 00:29:18,523 --> 00:29:20,491 punctures, energy burns-- 464 00:29:20,525 --> 00:29:23,790 and its demeanor is that of a wounded animal. 465 00:29:23,829 --> 00:29:26,161 The Hirogen said they'd been chasing it for several months. 466 00:29:26,198 --> 00:29:27,256 Is there anything you can do? 467 00:29:27,299 --> 00:29:29,165 I don't know enough about its physiology 468 00:29:29,201 --> 00:29:30,464 to treat the surface wounds, 469 00:29:30,502 --> 00:29:31,936 let alone any internal damage. 470 00:29:31,970 --> 00:29:33,836 Frankly, I'm at a loss. 471 00:29:35,374 --> 00:29:36,933 Captain, just before we cornered it, 472 00:29:37,009 --> 00:29:40,946 Species 8472 accessed deflector control from this panel. 473 00:29:41,013 --> 00:29:43,107 I've analyzed the transmission protocols. 474 00:29:43,148 --> 00:29:45,947 It was attempting to open a singularity into its realm, 475 00:29:45,984 --> 00:29:47,076 but it failed. 476 00:29:47,119 --> 00:29:49,451 It was trying to get home. 477 00:29:49,488 --> 00:29:51,286 That's what it looks like. 478 00:30:01,633 --> 00:30:03,260 Tuvok? 479 00:30:03,302 --> 00:30:07,796 The creature initiated telepathic contact with me. 480 00:30:08,840 --> 00:30:10,569 What's it saying? 481 00:30:17,349 --> 00:30:20,944 Its ship was damaged during the conflict with the Borg. 482 00:30:20,986 --> 00:30:24,889 When the other members of its species retreated 483 00:30:24,923 --> 00:30:26,687 into fluidic space... 484 00:30:26,725 --> 00:30:28,318 it was left behind. 485 00:30:32,564 --> 00:30:35,829 It has been trapped in the Delta Quadrant ever since... 486 00:30:35,867 --> 00:30:38,268 alone... 487 00:30:38,303 --> 00:30:41,170 pursued by Hirogen hunting parties. 488 00:30:41,206 --> 00:30:45,575 It has no desire for further conflict. 489 00:30:45,610 --> 00:30:49,137 It only wants to return to its domain. 490 00:30:49,181 --> 00:30:51,775 It is dying, Captain. 491 00:30:59,291 --> 00:31:02,192 You have nothing to be afraid of. 492 00:31:04,196 --> 00:31:06,790 We're going to help you get back to your realm. 493 00:31:06,832 --> 00:31:08,891 Does it understand? 494 00:31:08,934 --> 00:31:10,868 It does. 495 00:31:10,902 --> 00:31:14,861 It will take time to open a singularity, 496 00:31:14,906 --> 00:31:18,865 and we have no way of treating your injuries, 497 00:31:18,910 --> 00:31:21,709 but if there's anything you can tell us about your... 498 00:31:28,687 --> 00:31:31,213 It has lost consciousness. 499 00:31:31,256 --> 00:31:34,157 Our telepathic link has been severed. 500 00:31:44,302 --> 00:31:46,930 Where is my prey? 501 00:31:46,972 --> 00:31:49,998 Lying at the end of a corridor on Deck 11... 502 00:31:50,075 --> 00:31:51,975 nearly dead thanks to you. 503 00:31:52,010 --> 00:31:53,375 Take me to it. 504 00:31:53,412 --> 00:31:54,436 No. 505 00:31:54,479 --> 00:31:56,607 Take me to it! 506 00:31:56,648 --> 00:31:59,345 In less than three hours, your ships will arrive. 507 00:31:59,384 --> 00:32:04,948 By that time, Species 8472 will no longer be on Voyager. 508 00:32:04,990 --> 00:32:06,321 What do you mean? 509 00:32:06,358 --> 00:32:08,622 I'm sending it back where it came from. 510 00:32:08,660 --> 00:32:14,429 Surrender the creature to me and you will not be harmed. 511 00:32:14,466 --> 00:32:16,400 This isn't a hunt; it's a slaughter. 512 00:32:16,435 --> 00:32:18,130 And I'm calling it off right now. 513 00:32:18,170 --> 00:32:22,937 We will not be denied our prey. 514 00:32:22,974 --> 00:32:26,069 Give us the creature... 515 00:32:27,813 --> 00:32:31,875 or your crew will take its place. 516 00:32:33,552 --> 00:32:35,077 Tuvok? 517 00:32:44,830 --> 00:32:46,855 Have Seven of Nine report to my ready room. 518 00:32:46,898 --> 00:32:48,127 You intend to ask her 519 00:32:48,166 --> 00:32:50,294 to open a rift into 8472's realm. 520 00:32:50,335 --> 00:32:52,394 She's the only one on board who knows how. 521 00:32:52,437 --> 00:32:53,871 Given her feelings toward the species, 522 00:32:53,905 --> 00:32:55,339 she may not want to cooperate. 523 00:32:55,373 --> 00:32:56,363 We'll see. 524 00:33:01,947 --> 00:33:04,211 You wish to see me, Captain? 525 00:33:04,249 --> 00:33:08,083 I've made a decision about Species 8472. 526 00:33:08,119 --> 00:33:10,952 I'm going to return it to fluidic space. 527 00:33:10,989 --> 00:33:14,391 In order to do that, I need you to open a quantum singularity. 528 00:33:14,426 --> 00:33:17,225 I don't believe that is a prudent course of action. 529 00:33:17,262 --> 00:33:18,559 I realize it may be 530 00:33:18,597 --> 00:33:21,362 difficult for you to help save this creature's life, 531 00:33:21,399 --> 00:33:24,960 but part of becoming human is learning to have compassion 532 00:33:25,036 --> 00:33:26,834 for those who are suffering, 533 00:33:26,872 --> 00:33:30,172 even when they're your bitter enemies. 534 00:33:31,009 --> 00:33:31,999 Why? 535 00:33:33,678 --> 00:33:36,978 I remember when I was a Lieutenant. 536 00:33:37,082 --> 00:33:39,983 It was during a Cardassian border conflict. 537 00:33:40,051 --> 00:33:41,951 My away team was cut off 538 00:33:41,987 --> 00:33:44,422 while we were defending a Federation outpost. 539 00:33:44,456 --> 00:33:45,821 We'd been exchanging phaser fire 540 00:33:45,857 --> 00:33:48,758 with a group of Cardassians for about three days-- 541 00:33:48,793 --> 00:33:50,625 a stalemate. 542 00:33:52,464 --> 00:33:57,095 One night, during a break in the fighting... 543 00:33:57,135 --> 00:34:00,799 we could hear this low moaning sound 544 00:34:00,839 --> 00:34:02,705 coming from somewhere in the brush. 545 00:34:02,741 --> 00:34:05,176 We knew that none of our people were out there, 546 00:34:05,210 --> 00:34:07,110 so it had to be a wounded Cardassian. 547 00:34:07,145 --> 00:34:09,671 Well, you have to understand-- 548 00:34:09,714 --> 00:34:12,376 we'd been killing each other for weeks on this planet. 549 00:34:12,417 --> 00:34:13,907 It was brutal. 550 00:34:16,354 --> 00:34:18,413 But our commanding officer decided... 551 00:34:20,458 --> 00:34:22,449 that we couldn't just sit there 552 00:34:22,494 --> 00:34:24,690 and listen to that poor man suffer. 553 00:34:24,729 --> 00:34:29,291 So he ordered me and an Ensign... 554 00:34:30,869 --> 00:34:32,359 to crawl out there 555 00:34:32,404 --> 00:34:34,805 and bring that Cardassian back to our camp. 556 00:34:34,839 --> 00:34:36,068 I thought he was crazy. 557 00:34:36,107 --> 00:34:38,075 He was risking our lives for someone 558 00:34:38,109 --> 00:34:40,476 who would have shot us without hesitation. 559 00:34:42,314 --> 00:34:43,406 But we did it... 560 00:34:45,684 --> 00:34:47,413 and the Cardassian lived. 561 00:34:47,452 --> 00:34:50,285 Three days later, we secured the outpost. 562 00:34:50,322 --> 00:34:51,687 It was a major victory. 563 00:34:51,723 --> 00:34:54,590 We were all decorated by Starfleet Command, 564 00:34:54,626 --> 00:34:57,288 but in retrospect... 565 00:34:57,329 --> 00:34:59,593 the thing I'm most proud of 566 00:34:59,631 --> 00:35:02,623 was the night we saved that man's life. 567 00:35:04,836 --> 00:35:06,326 Explain. 568 00:35:13,378 --> 00:35:15,870 A single act of compassion 569 00:35:15,914 --> 00:35:19,043 can put you in touch with your own humanity. 570 00:35:19,084 --> 00:35:23,453 You are trying to justify your present decision. 571 00:35:23,488 --> 00:35:24,614 No. 572 00:35:24,656 --> 00:35:28,615 I'm trying to help you see this as an opportunity to grow. 573 00:35:28,660 --> 00:35:31,493 I know you don't want to do it, Seven, 574 00:35:31,529 --> 00:35:33,827 but I'm telling you as your Captain 575 00:35:33,865 --> 00:35:36,960 and as your friend, you won't regret it. 576 00:35:38,903 --> 00:35:40,268 No. 577 00:35:40,305 --> 00:35:42,967 Your decision is tactically unsound. 578 00:35:43,008 --> 00:35:44,976 We will be surrounded by Hirogen ships 579 00:35:45,043 --> 00:35:46,442 in approximately two hours. 580 00:35:46,478 --> 00:35:47,968 If we do not surrender the creature, 581 00:35:48,046 --> 00:35:50,174 they will destroy us. 582 00:35:50,215 --> 00:35:52,946 A lesson in compassion will do me little good 583 00:35:52,984 --> 00:35:54,145 if I am dead. 584 00:35:54,185 --> 00:35:57,314 It is wrong to sacrifice another being 585 00:35:57,355 --> 00:35:59,153 to save our own lives. 586 00:35:59,190 --> 00:36:00,954 I have observed that you have been willing 587 00:36:00,992 --> 00:36:03,461 to sacrifice your own life to save the lives of your crew. 588 00:36:03,495 --> 00:36:04,929 Yes, but that's different. 589 00:36:04,996 --> 00:36:06,054 That was my choice. 590 00:36:06,097 --> 00:36:08,429 This creature does not have a choice. 591 00:36:09,267 --> 00:36:11,759 It invaded our ship, 592 00:36:11,803 --> 00:36:13,931 put our lives at risk to save its own. 593 00:36:14,005 --> 00:36:17,339 In my view, it has already forfeited its freedom. 594 00:36:18,343 --> 00:36:19,868 I'm giving you an order. 595 00:36:19,911 --> 00:36:21,208 Report to Deflector Control 596 00:36:21,246 --> 00:36:23,908 and begin working on creating a singularity. 597 00:36:23,948 --> 00:36:26,110 1 will not comply. 598 00:36:27,352 --> 00:36:29,411 I have agreed to remain on Voyager. 599 00:36:29,454 --> 00:36:32,583 I have agreed to function as a member of your crew, 600 00:36:32,624 --> 00:36:34,285 but 1 will not be a willing 601 00:36:34,325 --> 00:36:36,259 participant in my own destruction 602 00:36:36,294 --> 00:36:38,422 or the destruction of this ship. 603 00:36:39,631 --> 00:36:41,258 Objection noted. 604 00:36:41,299 --> 00:36:42,528 We'll do this without you. 605 00:36:43,635 --> 00:36:45,069 You will fail. 606 00:36:45,103 --> 00:36:47,765 And you have just crossed the line. 607 00:36:47,806 --> 00:36:48,773 End of debate. 608 00:36:48,807 --> 00:36:49,933 Report to the cargo bay 609 00:36:49,974 --> 00:36:51,772 and remain there until this is over. 610 00:36:51,810 --> 00:36:53,972 Is that understood? 611 00:37:13,331 --> 00:37:15,197 Shields down to 84 percent. 612 00:37:15,233 --> 00:37:16,325 Return fire. 613 00:37:16,367 --> 00:37:19,860 Three more ships are closing from port and starboard. 614 00:37:19,904 --> 00:37:21,770 All escape trajectories have been cut off. 615 00:37:21,806 --> 00:37:24,537 Our weapons are having little effect on their hull plating. 616 00:37:24,576 --> 00:37:27,341 I'm scanning for weaknesses in the molecular structure. 617 00:37:34,953 --> 00:37:36,250 Shields at 79 percent. 618 00:37:36,287 --> 00:37:37,254 They are hailing us. 619 00:37:37,288 --> 00:37:39,188 Better late than never. 620 00:37:39,224 --> 00:37:42,285 Open a channel. 621 00:37:42,327 --> 00:37:44,955 You've taken our prey and one of our hunters. 622 00:37:45,029 --> 00:37:46,758 Surrender them. 623 00:37:46,798 --> 00:37:49,927 Call off your attack and we'll return your crewman. 624 00:37:49,968 --> 00:37:53,461 As for your prey, it's under our protection now. 625 00:37:53,505 --> 00:37:55,200 It belongs to us. 626 00:37:55,240 --> 00:37:57,675 It belongs to no one. 627 00:37:57,709 --> 00:37:59,302 Now, order your ships to withdraw 628 00:37:59,344 --> 00:38:00,778 and this can end peacefully. 629 00:38:04,582 --> 00:38:06,516 All vessels are firing. 630 00:38:06,551 --> 00:38:08,576 Any luck finding a crack in their armor? 631 00:38:08,620 --> 00:38:09,610 Not yet. 632 00:38:17,362 --> 00:38:18,693 Doctor to Bridge. 633 00:38:18,730 --> 00:38:21,563 Species 8472 appears to be regenerating. 634 00:38:23,067 --> 00:38:24,466 I'm no exobiologist, 635 00:38:24,502 --> 00:38:27,301 but I'd say this fellow is becoming highly agitated. 636 00:38:27,338 --> 00:38:29,500 It could be sensing the Hirogen attack. 637 00:38:29,541 --> 00:38:31,066 Doctor, can you sedate it? 638 00:38:31,109 --> 00:38:32,099 I believe so, 639 00:38:32,143 --> 00:38:34,202 but I'll need another dose of Borg nanoprobes. 640 00:38:34,245 --> 00:38:36,680 Stand by. 641 00:38:36,714 --> 00:38:38,148 Bridge to Seven of Nine. 642 00:38:38,183 --> 00:38:39,810 Yes. 643 00:38:39,851 --> 00:38:43,151 Report to Deck 11 immediately with a supply of nanoprobes. 644 00:38:43,188 --> 00:38:44,587 Understood. 645 00:38:49,627 --> 00:38:51,186 B'Elanna, how's it going down there? 646 00:38:51,229 --> 00:38:52,719 Transporters are ready. 647 00:38:52,764 --> 00:38:55,096 I can establish a lock on the creature at any time, 648 00:38:55,133 --> 00:38:57,693 but I still haven't duplicated the deflector protocols 649 00:38:57,735 --> 00:38:59,328 to open a singularity. 650 00:38:59,370 --> 00:39:00,235 How long? 651 00:39:00,271 --> 00:39:03,764 I need another hour... maybe two. 652 00:39:03,808 --> 00:39:05,902 Captain, we can outmaneuver the Hirogen ships 653 00:39:05,944 --> 00:39:07,912 for a few more minutes, but beyond that... 654 00:39:07,946 --> 00:39:10,574 Direct hit to the EPS manifold! 655 00:39:10,615 --> 00:39:11,605 Main power just went down! 656 00:39:11,649 --> 00:39:14,243 Force fields on all decks are off-line. 657 00:39:14,285 --> 00:39:15,719 Switch to auxiliary power. 658 00:39:16,888 --> 00:39:18,049 Done. Force fields have been restored, 659 00:39:18,089 --> 00:39:20,558 but I don't know how long they'll hold. 660 00:39:20,592 --> 00:39:22,924 Bridge to Doctor. Report. 661 00:39:22,961 --> 00:39:24,190 It's all right, Captain. 662 00:39:24,229 --> 00:39:25,560 The creature is contained. 663 00:39:25,597 --> 00:39:26,928 Bridge to Sick Bay. 664 00:39:28,266 --> 00:39:30,826 Security respond. 665 00:39:38,743 --> 00:39:40,905 Security, dispatch teams to Deck 5. 666 00:39:40,945 --> 00:39:43,209 The Hirogen may be loose. 667 00:39:43,248 --> 00:39:45,979 Direct hit to our port nacelle. 668 00:39:47,752 --> 00:39:49,914 Now, they've taken out our starboard nacelle. 669 00:39:49,954 --> 00:39:50,944 They've crippled us. 670 00:39:50,989 --> 00:39:53,287 Tuvok, divert warp power to the phaser banks. 671 00:39:53,324 --> 00:39:55,986 Maybe that'll help us penetrate their hull plating. 672 00:40:01,099 --> 00:40:02,066 The nanoprobes? 673 00:40:02,100 --> 00:40:03,067 Armed and ready. 674 00:40:03,101 --> 00:40:04,933 Not a moment too soon. 675 00:40:11,442 --> 00:40:13,069 Give me the prey. 676 00:40:13,111 --> 00:40:16,638 Lower your weapon or I will destroy you. 677 00:40:19,517 --> 00:40:21,611 I don't think you will. 678 00:40:21,653 --> 00:40:24,350 You want me to destroy this creature. 679 00:40:24,389 --> 00:40:28,587 I saw it on your face earlier in the medical bay. 680 00:40:28,626 --> 00:40:31,254 It's a look I've seen a thousand times. 681 00:40:31,296 --> 00:40:34,755 Stand aside. 682 00:40:52,984 --> 00:40:54,611 What are you doing? 683 00:40:56,087 --> 00:40:58,613 Captain, someone's accessing the transporter system 684 00:40:58,656 --> 00:40:59,623 from Deck 5. 685 00:40:59,657 --> 00:41:00,624 Lock them out. 686 00:41:00,658 --> 00:41:01,557 I can't. 687 00:41:01,592 --> 00:41:03,060 They're overriding my commands... 688 00:41:03,094 --> 00:41:05,188 with Borg encryption codes. 689 00:41:17,342 --> 00:41:18,969 Report, Mr. Kim. 690 00:41:19,010 --> 00:41:20,978 8472 and the Hirogen... 691 00:41:21,012 --> 00:41:22,980 they've been beamed to one of the attacking ships. 692 00:41:23,014 --> 00:41:25,642 All six vessels are moving away at high warp. 693 00:41:25,683 --> 00:41:27,651 Tom, can we pursue? 694 00:41:28,953 --> 00:41:30,318 I'm sorry, Captain. 695 00:41:30,355 --> 00:41:32,153 Warp engines are still off-line. 696 00:41:34,058 --> 00:41:36,459 Resume our previous course. 697 00:41:36,494 --> 00:41:37,689 Full impulse. 698 00:41:41,766 --> 00:41:43,256 Seven of Nine? 699 00:41:46,504 --> 00:41:48,165 Seven of Nine. 700 00:41:49,907 --> 00:41:54,640 Captain's Log, Stardate 51652.3. 701 00:41:54,679 --> 00:41:55,942 It's been 12 hours 702 00:41:55,980 --> 00:41:58,972 and our sensors show no sign of any Hirogen vessels, 703 00:41:59,017 --> 00:42:01,452 but their people are scattered throughout this region 704 00:42:01,486 --> 00:42:02,715 and something tells me 705 00:42:02,754 --> 00:42:05,121 that the "hunt" for Voyager is far from over. 706 00:42:41,859 --> 00:42:42,917 Captain. 707 00:42:42,960 --> 00:42:44,519 Step down, please. 708 00:42:49,200 --> 00:42:52,431 Seven, you disobeyed my direct orders 709 00:42:52,470 --> 00:42:54,302 and as a result, 710 00:42:54,338 --> 00:42:57,000 you condemned a sentient being to its death. 711 00:42:57,075 --> 00:43:00,306 By doing so, I also diverted the Hirogen attack, 712 00:43:00,344 --> 00:43:01,937 an attack which would have destroyed us. 713 00:43:02,013 --> 00:43:03,037 Maybe not. 714 00:43:03,081 --> 00:43:05,778 In any case, the decision wasn't yours to make. 715 00:43:05,817 --> 00:43:07,683 The creature broke through the force field. 716 00:43:07,718 --> 00:43:08,685 I had no choice. 717 00:43:08,719 --> 00:43:10,847 I didn't come here to debate your decision. 718 00:43:10,888 --> 00:43:13,550 I came here to inform you of the consequences. 719 00:43:13,591 --> 00:43:15,958 When you first came to Voyager, 720 00:43:16,060 --> 00:43:17,858 I decided to grant you the same liberties 721 00:43:17,895 --> 00:43:19,829 and freedoms of any crew member 722 00:43:19,864 --> 00:43:22,458 because I wanted you to be a part of this family. 723 00:43:22,500 --> 00:43:25,959 And I've been willing to accommodate your... 724 00:43:26,003 --> 00:43:28,097 unique way of doing things-- 725 00:43:28,139 --> 00:43:30,631 even when you rubbed somebody the wrong way 726 00:43:30,675 --> 00:43:32,268 or violated protocol. 727 00:43:32,310 --> 00:43:34,972 But this time, I can't accommodate you. 728 00:43:35,012 --> 00:43:39,472 From this point forward, you will no longer have access 729 00:43:39,517 --> 00:43:42,214 to any primary systems on this ship-- 730 00:43:42,253 --> 00:43:44,881 not without my direct authorization. 731 00:43:44,922 --> 00:43:48,984 If you attempt to circumvent me, I'll throw you in the brig. 732 00:43:49,093 --> 00:43:50,356 I still need your expertise 733 00:43:50,394 --> 00:43:52,385 in the Astrometrics Lab if you're willing. 734 00:43:52,430 --> 00:43:55,400 If not, you can spend your time here in the cargo bay. 735 00:43:55,433 --> 00:43:57,367 Is that understood? 736 00:43:59,237 --> 00:44:00,671 Yes. 737 00:44:04,308 --> 00:44:06,276 It is puzzling. 738 00:44:06,310 --> 00:44:07,402 What's that? 739 00:44:09,080 --> 00:44:11,606 You made me into an individual. 740 00:44:11,649 --> 00:44:13,515 You encouraged me to stop thinking 741 00:44:13,551 --> 00:44:15,315 like a member of the collective, 742 00:44:15,353 --> 00:44:19,256 to cultivate my independence and my humanity. 743 00:44:19,290 --> 00:44:22,726 But when I try to assert that independence, I am punished. 744 00:44:22,760 --> 00:44:25,855 Individuality has its limits... 745 00:44:25,897 --> 00:44:29,356 especially on a starship where there's a command structure. 746 00:44:33,171 --> 00:44:34,969 I believe that you are punishing me 747 00:44:35,072 --> 00:44:37,439 because I do not think the way that you do, 748 00:44:37,475 --> 00:44:41,742 because I am not becoming more like you. 749 00:44:41,779 --> 00:44:43,975 You claim to respect my individuality, 750 00:44:44,081 --> 00:44:47,574 but in fact, you are frightened by it. 751 00:44:49,787 --> 00:44:51,812 As you were.