1 00:00:17,517 --> 00:00:20,145 Another Coco-no-no? 2 00:00:20,186 --> 00:00:21,153 No, thanks. 3 00:00:21,187 --> 00:00:22,814 I think I've had enough already. 4 00:00:22,856 --> 00:00:23,982 Yeah. 5 00:00:24,024 --> 00:00:25,013 Yeah, me, too. 6 00:00:37,370 --> 00:00:38,530 Ooh. 7 00:00:38,571 --> 00:00:41,369 I almost forgot. 8 00:01:03,830 --> 00:01:04,956 Geordi. 9 00:01:04,998 --> 00:01:06,124 Hmm? 10 00:01:06,166 --> 00:01:07,190 I'm sorry. 11 00:01:07,233 --> 00:01:09,167 I think I'd better go back. 12 00:01:09,202 --> 00:01:10,226 Too chilly? 13 00:01:10,270 --> 00:01:12,204 I can turn down the breeze. 14 00:01:12,238 --> 00:01:14,798 No, it's been a lovely program and... 15 00:01:14,841 --> 00:01:15,967 Yeah. 16 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:17,839 You're a terrific guy. 17 00:01:17,877 --> 00:01:19,105 Yeah. 18 00:01:21,548 --> 00:01:24,278 I just don't feel that way about you. 19 00:01:26,186 --> 00:01:27,676 Yeah. 20 00:01:31,991 --> 00:01:33,982 Oh, knock it off. 21 00:01:51,544 --> 00:01:54,809 This was the final battle, wasn't it? 22 00:01:54,848 --> 00:01:58,477 Mm-hmm. Neither side expected Orelious lX 23 00:01:58,518 --> 00:02:01,078 to be the decisive conflict. 24 00:02:01,121 --> 00:02:03,885 There's not much left, is there? 25 00:02:03,923 --> 00:02:05,584 The destruction is remarkable 26 00:02:05,625 --> 00:02:08,423 considering the primitive weapons of the period. 27 00:02:14,434 --> 00:02:15,696 Uh-oh. 28 00:02:15,735 --> 00:02:18,329 I beg your pardon, Wesley. 29 00:02:18,371 --> 00:02:21,670 Geordi had that big date with Christi tonight. 30 00:02:21,708 --> 00:02:24,268 He spent days putting together the perfect program. 31 00:02:24,310 --> 00:02:26,710 Looks like it ended kind of early. 32 00:02:29,649 --> 00:02:31,116 Uh-oh. 33 00:02:31,151 --> 00:02:34,552 Commander Data to the Bridge immediately. 34 00:02:34,587 --> 00:02:36,077 Acknowledged. 35 00:02:39,659 --> 00:02:41,524 We're picking up a signal. 36 00:02:41,561 --> 00:02:43,324 Coordinates 21 1 mark 61. 37 00:02:43,363 --> 00:02:49,859 It would seem to be an ancient interplanetary code. 38 00:02:49,903 --> 00:02:51,871 Mr. Data? 39 00:02:51,905 --> 00:02:53,372 Confirmed, sir. 40 00:02:53,406 --> 00:02:57,001 Survivors on Orelious lX after all this time? 41 00:02:57,110 --> 00:02:58,134 Not possible. 42 00:02:58,178 --> 00:03:00,578 Well, hardly possible, Number One. 43 00:03:00,613 --> 00:03:01,739 Lay in a course 44 00:03:01,781 --> 00:03:04,773 for the source of the signal. 45 00:03:17,664 --> 00:03:19,427 Approaching source, Captain. 46 00:03:19,465 --> 00:03:21,433 Put it on the viewer. 47 00:03:30,343 --> 00:03:32,834 A Promellian Battle Cruiser. 48 00:03:34,948 --> 00:03:39,578 With its Lang cycle fusion engines still intact. 49 00:03:40,887 --> 00:03:43,913 Sensors indicate no life signs aboard, Captain. 50 00:03:43,957 --> 00:03:45,754 I should hope not, Mr. Data. 51 00:03:45,792 --> 00:03:49,091 That ship belongs in a museum. 52 00:03:49,128 --> 00:03:52,586 I'm afraid we're a little late. 53 00:03:52,632 --> 00:03:57,001 That call for help was probably initiated 54 00:03:57,103 --> 00:04:00,038 over a thousand years ago. 55 00:04:30,569 --> 00:04:34,972 Space, the final frontier. 56 00:04:35,007 --> 00:04:38,841 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 57 00:04:38,878 --> 00:04:40,846 Its continuing mission-- 58 00:04:40,880 --> 00:04:44,816 to explore strange new worlds 59 00:04:44,850 --> 00:04:49,287 to seek out new life and new civilizations 60 00:04:49,321 --> 00:04:53,815 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 61 00:05:52,351 --> 00:05:56,219 Captain's Log, Stardate 43205.6. 62 00:05:56,255 --> 00:05:58,246 We have arrived at Orelious lX 63 00:05:58,290 --> 00:06:01,555 to chart the battle in which the Menthars and Promellians 64 00:06:01,593 --> 00:06:03,857 fought to their mutual extinction. 65 00:06:03,896 --> 00:06:05,727 Among the ruins, we have found a relic-- 66 00:06:05,764 --> 00:06:07,288 a Promellian Battle Cruiser 67 00:06:07,332 --> 00:06:09,266 that has withstood the centuries. 68 00:06:09,301 --> 00:06:10,290 Indulge me, Number One. 69 00:06:10,335 --> 00:06:12,200 I would prefer it if Lieutenant Worf and l 70 00:06:12,237 --> 00:06:14,671 were able to run a security sweep of the ship first... 71 00:06:14,706 --> 00:06:15,673 No. 72 00:06:15,707 --> 00:06:16,765 Captain's prerogative. 73 00:06:16,808 --> 00:06:17,775 This one's mine. 74 00:06:17,809 --> 00:06:19,743 We have examined every conceivable risk. 75 00:06:19,778 --> 00:06:22,144 The risks on a ship this old and fragile 76 00:06:22,181 --> 00:06:23,739 are inconceivable, Captain. 77 00:06:23,782 --> 00:06:26,774 Ghosts, perhaps? 78 00:06:26,818 --> 00:06:29,946 Number One, have you... 79 00:06:29,988 --> 00:06:32,081 have you never dreamed 80 00:06:32,124 --> 00:06:34,922 of climbing inside the bottle? 81 00:06:34,960 --> 00:06:36,518 Sir? 82 00:06:36,562 --> 00:06:39,190 The ship in the bottle. 83 00:06:40,799 --> 00:06:42,096 Model airships... 84 00:06:42,134 --> 00:06:45,069 I used to build them when I was a child. 85 00:06:45,103 --> 00:06:46,263 My God 86 00:06:46,305 --> 00:06:49,468 I bet I had a Promellian Battle Cruiser, too. 87 00:06:49,508 --> 00:06:50,975 You ready to beam down to the vessel? 88 00:06:51,043 --> 00:06:52,567 Locked onto the Main Bridge, Captain. 89 00:06:52,611 --> 00:06:54,875 You're certain about the atmospheric conditions, Data? 90 00:06:54,913 --> 00:06:57,473 There is adequate oxygen for life support, Commander. 91 00:06:57,516 --> 00:07:00,508 It is exactly as they left it, Number One. 92 00:07:00,552 --> 00:07:01,883 In the bottle. 93 00:07:03,088 --> 00:07:05,215 The ship in the bot... 94 00:07:05,257 --> 00:07:08,226 Oh, good Lord, didn't anybody here build ships in bottles 95 00:07:08,260 --> 00:07:09,659 when they were boys? 96 00:07:09,695 --> 00:07:12,687 I did not play with toys. 97 00:07:14,466 --> 00:07:15,990 I was never a boy. 98 00:07:17,736 --> 00:07:19,601 I did, sir. 99 00:07:19,638 --> 00:07:22,630 Thank you, Mr. O'Brien. 100 00:07:24,876 --> 00:07:26,673 Proceed. 101 00:07:34,486 --> 00:07:36,454 I did. I really did. 102 00:07:36,488 --> 00:07:39,946 Ships in bottles-- it was great fun. 103 00:07:42,494 --> 00:07:43,586 What's that? 104 00:07:43,629 --> 00:07:44,823 Not sure. 105 00:07:44,863 --> 00:07:47,957 The secondary power bus may need adjusting. 106 00:07:48,000 --> 00:07:49,160 Keep me posted. 107 00:08:01,446 --> 00:08:03,937 Extraordinary. 108 00:08:37,482 --> 00:08:39,109 Admirable. 109 00:08:39,151 --> 00:08:41,984 They died at their posts. 110 00:08:53,732 --> 00:08:55,461 Hmm... 111 00:08:55,500 --> 00:09:03,805 You'd expect a bridge layout of this era to be clumsy, awkward 112 00:09:03,842 --> 00:09:06,174 but look at this. 113 00:09:06,211 --> 00:09:11,649 It's a model of simplicity-- elegant and functional. 114 00:09:11,683 --> 00:09:16,279 They built this craft for generations 115 00:09:16,321 --> 00:09:18,221 and it worked. 116 00:09:25,464 --> 00:09:28,592 Don't you have anything stronger than this, Guinan? 117 00:09:28,633 --> 00:09:29,759 Yes. 118 00:09:29,801 --> 00:09:31,598 Would it help? 119 00:09:31,636 --> 00:09:32,933 No. 120 00:09:32,971 --> 00:09:35,235 Tell me something, Guinan. 121 00:09:35,273 --> 00:09:36,365 You're a woman, right? 122 00:09:36,408 --> 00:09:40,276 Yes, I can tell you I'm a woman. 123 00:09:40,312 --> 00:09:42,576 What is it that you want in a man? 124 00:09:42,614 --> 00:09:44,377 You mean me, personally? 125 00:09:44,416 --> 00:09:48,477 As a woman, what's the first thing you look at? 126 00:09:48,520 --> 00:09:50,681 His head. 127 00:09:50,722 --> 00:09:53,782 Mmm, his mind, of course. 128 00:09:53,825 --> 00:09:56,521 No, his head. 129 00:09:56,561 --> 00:09:58,825 I'm attracted to bald men. 130 00:10:00,832 --> 00:10:02,094 Seriously? 131 00:10:02,134 --> 00:10:03,692 Seriously. 132 00:10:03,735 --> 00:10:05,100 Why? 133 00:10:05,137 --> 00:10:06,536 Maybe because 134 00:10:06,571 --> 00:10:09,506 a bald man was kind to me once 135 00:10:09,541 --> 00:10:10,803 when I was hurting. 136 00:10:10,842 --> 00:10:11,934 Took care of me. 137 00:10:11,977 --> 00:10:13,842 Mmm... 138 00:10:13,879 --> 00:10:14,971 I'd like to do that. 139 00:10:15,013 --> 00:10:17,982 Well, I take care of myself these days. 140 00:10:18,016 --> 00:10:20,917 I mean take care of somebody. 141 00:10:20,952 --> 00:10:23,750 I just don't get it, Guinan. 142 00:10:23,789 --> 00:10:25,484 I can field strip 143 00:10:25,524 --> 00:10:26,616 a fusion reactor. 144 00:10:26,658 --> 00:10:29,149 I can realign a power transfer tunnel. 145 00:10:29,194 --> 00:10:32,459 Why can't I make anything work with a woman like Christi? 146 00:10:32,497 --> 00:10:34,328 It's like I don't know what to do 147 00:10:34,366 --> 00:10:35,833 I don't know what to say. 148 00:10:35,867 --> 00:10:37,960 You're doing fine with me. 149 00:10:38,003 --> 00:10:39,664 You're different. 150 00:10:39,704 --> 00:10:40,932 No, you're different. 151 00:10:40,972 --> 00:10:42,599 But I'm not trying now. 152 00:10:42,641 --> 00:10:45,269 That's my point. 153 00:10:54,619 --> 00:10:56,883 What is it, Wes? 154 00:10:56,921 --> 00:11:00,550 The main power return is acting a little weird. 155 00:11:00,591 --> 00:11:02,058 Define "weird." 156 00:11:02,093 --> 00:11:04,926 I'm getting fluctuating waveguide readings. 157 00:11:04,962 --> 00:11:06,953 Run a maintenance sweep. 158 00:11:07,064 --> 00:11:08,395 Right. 159 00:11:10,134 --> 00:11:14,093 Activating power pack, Captain. 160 00:11:20,411 --> 00:11:23,278 Mr. Worf, be sure we get tricorder images 161 00:11:23,314 --> 00:11:25,214 of their tactical display. 162 00:11:25,249 --> 00:11:26,375 Aye, sir. 163 00:11:26,417 --> 00:11:28,783 The source of the distress signal 164 00:11:28,819 --> 00:11:31,253 appears to be coming from up there, Captain. 165 00:11:35,092 --> 00:11:38,061 Let's put an end to their last cry for help. 166 00:11:43,434 --> 00:11:49,964 Captain, I believe this is an information storage device. 167 00:11:50,007 --> 00:11:53,534 A crude analog of our own isolinear optical chip. 168 00:11:53,578 --> 00:11:55,637 Crude by our standards today, Data 169 00:11:55,680 --> 00:11:57,648 but when this ship was built 170 00:11:57,682 --> 00:12:00,014 humans on Earth were just perfecting 171 00:12:00,051 --> 00:12:01,484 the mechanical clock. 172 00:12:01,519 --> 00:12:05,182 They were still using steel crossbows in battle. 173 00:12:05,222 --> 00:12:06,849 Is there any way to see what's on this? 174 00:12:06,891 --> 00:12:08,620 Questionable, sir. 175 00:12:08,659 --> 00:12:12,117 I believe I can supply power to its playback unit 176 00:12:12,163 --> 00:12:15,655 but its components are quite old. 177 00:12:15,700 --> 00:12:16,826 I will attempt 178 00:12:16,867 --> 00:12:19,859 to amplify the image with my tricorder. 179 00:12:25,409 --> 00:12:27,877 I am Galek Sar 180 00:12:27,912 --> 00:12:31,575 Captain of the Promellian Cruiser Cleponji. 181 00:12:31,616 --> 00:12:35,211 I wish anyone who finds this record to know 182 00:12:35,252 --> 00:12:39,245 my crew has behaved courageously. 183 00:12:40,358 --> 00:12:43,418 I want it recorded for all time 184 00:12:43,461 --> 00:12:48,899 that I alone am responsible for the fate that befell us 185 00:12:48,933 --> 00:12:52,960 I have failed-- as a Captain 186 00:12:53,004 --> 00:12:55,165 and as the man responsible 187 00:12:55,206 --> 00:12:57,868 for all the souls aboard my ship. 188 00:13:02,213 --> 00:13:03,942 Picard to Enterprise. 189 00:13:04,015 --> 00:13:06,040 Go ahead, Captain. 190 00:13:06,083 --> 00:13:09,951 I think we have seen all there is to see here. 191 00:13:09,987 --> 00:13:14,048 At Mr. O'Brien's leisure, we're ready to return. 192 00:13:14,091 --> 00:13:15,080 Aye, sir. 193 00:13:19,630 --> 00:13:22,360 Thrilling. 194 00:13:22,400 --> 00:13:25,335 That was absolutely thrilling. 195 00:13:27,338 --> 00:13:28,600 And I was right, Number One. 196 00:13:28,639 --> 00:13:30,573 There were ghosts on board that old ship. 197 00:13:30,608 --> 00:13:32,166 One of then actually spoke to us. 198 00:13:32,209 --> 00:13:33,733 The friendly one, I hope. 199 00:13:33,778 --> 00:13:35,109 My own counterpart. 200 00:13:35,146 --> 00:13:38,377 The Captain's final message praising his crew. 201 00:13:38,416 --> 00:13:40,543 I hope you'll be as thoughtful when the time comes. 202 00:13:40,584 --> 00:13:43,314 Mr. Data, advise the Astral V Annex. 203 00:13:43,354 --> 00:13:46,983 This should be catalogued, scheduled for retrieval. 204 00:13:47,091 --> 00:13:48,183 Aye, sir. 205 00:13:56,734 --> 00:13:57,996 I'm sorry, Captain. 206 00:13:58,069 --> 00:13:59,934 It's just a rare pleasure 207 00:13:59,970 --> 00:14:01,961 to see this side of your personality. 208 00:14:04,108 --> 00:14:07,407 Mr. Crusher, set course for the original coordinates. 209 00:14:07,445 --> 00:14:08,742 Yes, sir. 210 00:14:08,779 --> 00:14:10,269 Captain, we are experiencing 211 00:14:10,314 --> 00:14:12,339 a two percent drop in energy reserves. 212 00:14:12,383 --> 00:14:13,407 Compensating. 213 00:14:13,451 --> 00:14:14,918 We were having some problems while... 214 00:14:16,120 --> 00:14:18,145 Readouts indicate we are being bombarded 215 00:14:18,189 --> 00:14:20,282 with a field of high-intensity radiation. 216 00:14:20,324 --> 00:14:22,315 Shields up. 217 00:14:22,359 --> 00:14:25,556 Captain, energy loss increasing to five percent. 218 00:14:25,596 --> 00:14:27,223 Yellow Alert. 219 00:14:27,264 --> 00:14:28,959 Aye, sir. 220 00:14:30,935 --> 00:14:32,926 Energy loss increasing, sir. 221 00:14:32,970 --> 00:14:34,562 Mr. Crusher... 222 00:14:34,605 --> 00:14:36,368 reverse course. 223 00:14:36,407 --> 00:14:38,671 Full impulse power. 224 00:14:40,745 --> 00:14:42,736 No response, sir. 225 00:14:46,250 --> 00:14:47,717 Increase speed to warp one. 226 00:14:47,752 --> 00:14:50,220 Engines aren't responding, Captain. 227 00:14:50,254 --> 00:14:51,482 Mr. La Forge 228 00:14:51,522 --> 00:14:53,319 we need warp power now. 229 00:14:53,357 --> 00:14:56,520 Matter/anti-matter mixture ratio settings 230 00:14:56,560 --> 00:14:57,993 at optimum balance. 231 00:14:58,095 --> 00:15:01,496 Reaction sequence corresponding to specified norms. 232 00:15:01,532 --> 00:15:04,831 Magnetic plasma transfer to warp field generators 233 00:15:04,869 --> 00:15:06,336 per program specs. 234 00:15:06,370 --> 00:15:10,033 Commander, we should be going like a bat out of hell. 235 00:15:10,074 --> 00:15:12,702 Power loss now at 12 percent, Captain. 236 00:15:12,743 --> 00:15:13,767 Red Alert. 237 00:15:13,811 --> 00:15:15,938 Radiation intensity increasing. 238 00:15:16,013 --> 00:15:18,846 We'd better slow these engines down 239 00:15:18,883 --> 00:15:21,647 before we burn out the reaction chamber. 240 00:15:21,685 --> 00:15:23,175 Slow to idle, Geordi. 241 00:15:23,220 --> 00:15:24,949 Is it possible? 242 00:15:25,055 --> 00:15:31,358 Have we fallen into the same snare that killed them? 243 00:15:31,395 --> 00:15:33,795 A thousand-year-old booby trap? 244 00:15:49,079 --> 00:15:51,377 With engines idling, the energy loss has been limited 245 00:15:51,415 --> 00:15:52,814 but our reserves will be depleted 246 00:15:52,850 --> 00:15:53,942 in less than three hours. 247 00:15:53,984 --> 00:15:55,975 We won't be able to hold our shields in place. 248 00:15:56,053 --> 00:15:57,452 Mr. Worf, have you been able 249 00:15:57,488 --> 00:15:59,479 to identify the source of the radiation? 250 00:15:59,523 --> 00:16:00,490 No, sir. 251 00:16:00,524 --> 00:16:02,253 The radiation field is so strong 252 00:16:02,292 --> 00:16:04,021 it interferes with our sensors. 253 00:16:04,061 --> 00:16:06,689 And no apparent explanation for the energy loss? 254 00:16:06,730 --> 00:16:07,924 No, sir. 255 00:16:07,965 --> 00:16:09,865 Is there anything in the history books, Data 256 00:16:09,900 --> 00:16:11,060 that could give us a clue? 257 00:16:11,101 --> 00:16:12,568 There are many fascinating records 258 00:16:12,603 --> 00:16:13,934 of Menthar battle strategy. 259 00:16:14,037 --> 00:16:15,800 They were exceptionally innovative. 260 00:16:15,839 --> 00:16:17,602 In fact, they were the first to use 261 00:16:17,641 --> 00:16:19,233 the Kavis Teke elusive maneuver 262 00:16:19,276 --> 00:16:21,176 as well as the Passive Lure stratagem 263 00:16:21,211 --> 00:16:23,042 which is comparable to Napolean's... 264 00:16:23,080 --> 00:16:25,207 Any mention of a situation like this? 265 00:16:25,249 --> 00:16:26,807 No, sir. 266 00:16:26,850 --> 00:16:29,751 I recommend that I return to the Cruiser with an away team. 267 00:16:29,787 --> 00:16:31,152 They didn't have much success 268 00:16:31,188 --> 00:16:32,382 with this problem, Commander. 269 00:16:32,422 --> 00:16:33,946 No, but they knew who their enemy was 270 00:16:34,024 --> 00:16:34,956 better than we do. 271 00:16:35,025 --> 00:16:36,424 They may have known what caused the trouble. 272 00:16:36,460 --> 00:16:37,825 They just didn't know how to get out of it. 273 00:16:37,861 --> 00:16:38,828 Agreed. 274 00:16:38,862 --> 00:16:40,329 Mr. Worf, what would be the impact 275 00:16:40,364 --> 00:16:42,195 of lowering the shields long enough to get 276 00:16:42,232 --> 00:16:43,199 the away team out? 277 00:16:43,233 --> 00:16:44,427 Negligible. 278 00:16:44,468 --> 00:16:46,868 Won't do much for our energy conservation, Captain. 279 00:16:46,904 --> 00:16:48,462 That's your job, Commander La Forge. 280 00:16:48,505 --> 00:16:51,065 Determine some way to keep the Enterprise up and running. 281 00:16:51,108 --> 00:16:53,235 Data, you join Commander Riker on the away team. 282 00:16:53,277 --> 00:16:54,904 Find out what happened on that ship. 283 00:17:04,755 --> 00:17:07,246 So, why can't we move? 284 00:17:07,291 --> 00:17:10,055 Computer, as we increased our power levels 285 00:17:10,093 --> 00:17:12,118 was there any counterreaction? 286 00:17:12,162 --> 00:17:13,891 Affirmative. 287 00:17:13,931 --> 00:17:16,900 The opposing force grew in direct proportion 288 00:17:16,934 --> 00:17:19,562 to the power output of the Enterprise. 289 00:17:19,603 --> 00:17:22,629 So it kept us from forming a subspace field 290 00:17:22,673 --> 00:17:24,072 for the warp drive? 291 00:17:24,107 --> 00:17:25,768 That is correct. 292 00:17:40,457 --> 00:17:44,553 Computer, who is this L. Brahms? 293 00:17:44,595 --> 00:17:47,189 Doctor Leah Brahms. Engineer. 294 00:17:47,231 --> 00:17:50,428 Graduate of the Daystrom lnstitute. 295 00:17:50,467 --> 00:17:55,234 Theoretical Propulsion Group, Galaxy-class starships. 296 00:17:55,272 --> 00:17:58,173 Team seven, junior member. 297 00:17:58,208 --> 00:17:59,698 Junior member? 298 00:17:59,743 --> 00:18:02,712 Looks like she wrote the book on propulsion. 299 00:18:02,746 --> 00:18:05,374 Call up subspace design logs. 300 00:18:05,415 --> 00:18:07,383 Select menu. 301 00:18:07,417 --> 00:18:11,376 Visual records or L. Brahms' voice entries. 302 00:18:11,421 --> 00:18:13,912 Voice entries. 303 00:18:13,991 --> 00:18:16,926 Theoretical propulsion logs. 304 00:18:17,027 --> 00:18:20,861 Federation Starship Enterprise, Galaxy class. 305 00:18:20,898 --> 00:18:23,389 Heading: Subspace. 306 00:18:23,433 --> 00:18:25,924 Author: Leah Brahms. 307 00:18:26,036 --> 00:18:27,230 Geordi La Forge. 308 00:18:27,271 --> 00:18:28,761 How you doing, Doc? 309 00:18:28,805 --> 00:18:30,796 Specify program. 310 00:18:30,841 --> 00:18:32,365 Yeah, down to work. 311 00:18:32,409 --> 00:18:34,434 You're absolutely right. 312 00:18:38,682 --> 00:18:40,547 I recommend we evacuate and seal-off 313 00:18:40,584 --> 00:18:43,678 all non-operational areas, and group the families and crew 314 00:18:43,720 --> 00:18:44,914 on the odd-numbered decks. 315 00:18:44,955 --> 00:18:45,922 Proceed. 316 00:18:45,956 --> 00:18:46,945 I'd also like to set up 317 00:18:47,057 --> 00:18:48,854 an assembly area for treating radiation symptoms 318 00:18:48,892 --> 00:18:50,154 in case it's needed. 319 00:18:50,193 --> 00:18:54,721 After the shields fall, how long before fatal exposure? 320 00:18:54,765 --> 00:18:56,960 30 minutes. 321 00:18:57,067 --> 00:18:59,365 After that, there is nothing that can be done. 322 00:18:59,403 --> 00:19:01,200 Away team to Enterprise. 323 00:19:01,238 --> 00:19:03,138 Captain, we may have found something. 324 00:19:03,173 --> 00:19:05,038 There's a file of memory coils here. 325 00:19:05,075 --> 00:19:08,909 They are identical to the coil we found earlier, Captain. 326 00:19:08,979 --> 00:19:10,708 The Captain's log, perhaps? 327 00:19:10,747 --> 00:19:12,510 That's what we were thinking. 328 00:19:12,549 --> 00:19:14,710 Mr. Data, are they in working condition? 329 00:19:14,751 --> 00:19:16,116 I believe so, sir. 330 00:19:16,153 --> 00:19:18,212 We can enhance them through the image processor 331 00:19:18,255 --> 00:19:19,279 in the ship's computer. 332 00:19:19,323 --> 00:19:21,655 Good. Return at once. 333 00:19:21,692 --> 00:19:22,818 Aye, sir. 334 00:19:22,859 --> 00:19:25,692 Computer, generate a cross-section image 335 00:19:25,729 --> 00:19:27,754 of the dilithium crystal chamber. 336 00:19:32,769 --> 00:19:36,398 What about... reorienting the crystal? 337 00:19:36,440 --> 00:19:39,705 It is possible to reorient the crystal. 338 00:19:39,743 --> 00:19:42,940 The key lies in adjusting the lattice structure direction. 339 00:19:43,046 --> 00:19:45,071 This modification will be integrated 340 00:19:45,115 --> 00:19:47,413 into the next class starship. 341 00:19:47,451 --> 00:19:49,419 Sorry, can't wait. 342 00:19:49,453 --> 00:19:53,287 You and me, Leah, we got just two hours 343 00:19:53,323 --> 00:19:55,883 to figure this thing out. 344 00:19:56,893 --> 00:19:59,760 You know what I need to do? 345 00:19:59,796 --> 00:20:02,287 I need to get inside there. 346 00:20:02,332 --> 00:20:06,098 I need to be able to turn that thing inside out. 347 00:20:06,136 --> 00:20:09,105 Computer, is there a cross-section image 348 00:20:09,139 --> 00:20:11,164 we can replicate on a holodeck? 349 00:20:11,208 --> 00:20:13,438 Select menu: Design specifications 350 00:20:13,477 --> 00:20:15,240 or prototype schematic. 351 00:20:15,278 --> 00:20:17,746 Prototype. Elaborate. 352 00:20:17,781 --> 00:20:19,772 A development stage prototype schematic 353 00:20:19,816 --> 00:20:24,253 at Utopia Planitia, Drafting Room 5 354 00:20:24,287 --> 00:20:28,121 of the Mars Station, Stardate 40174. 355 00:20:28,158 --> 00:20:29,557 Perfect. 356 00:20:29,593 --> 00:20:31,117 Recreate it in Holodeck Three. 357 00:20:31,161 --> 00:20:32,753 Stay with me, Doc. 358 00:20:42,172 --> 00:20:44,470 Ready, computer? 359 00:20:44,508 --> 00:20:48,000 Holodeck Three program is ready. 360 00:20:55,318 --> 00:20:57,115 Damn... 361 00:21:00,123 --> 00:21:03,115 Right back where it all started. 362 00:21:16,807 --> 00:21:21,744 Oh, this is incredible. 363 00:21:21,778 --> 00:21:24,941 Leah, did you design this? 364 00:21:24,981 --> 00:21:27,108 The dilithium crystal chamber 365 00:21:27,150 --> 00:21:30,449 was designed at outpost designated Seran-T -One 366 00:21:30,487 --> 00:21:32,785 Stardate 40052. 367 00:21:32,823 --> 00:21:35,951 Some of the Federation's best engineering minds 368 00:21:35,992 --> 00:21:37,619 participated in its development. 369 00:21:37,661 --> 00:21:39,720 That's the visiting dignitary talk. 370 00:21:39,763 --> 00:21:41,788 What's the inside story? 371 00:21:41,832 --> 00:21:43,129 Off the record. 372 00:21:43,166 --> 00:21:44,793 Access denied. 373 00:21:44,835 --> 00:21:46,996 Personal logs are restricted. 374 00:21:47,037 --> 00:21:48,664 Great. 375 00:21:48,705 --> 00:21:51,469 Another woman who won't get personal with me 376 00:21:51,508 --> 00:21:52,873 on the holodeck. 377 00:21:52,909 --> 00:21:55,571 Leah, I want to find a way 378 00:21:55,612 --> 00:22:00,015 to supplement the energy supply to the ship and to the engines. 379 00:22:00,117 --> 00:22:03,086 Could we alter the matter/anti-matter paths? 380 00:22:03,120 --> 00:22:04,815 Theoretically, yes. 381 00:22:04,855 --> 00:22:07,551 The system should be able to accept more reactants 382 00:22:07,591 --> 00:22:09,752 at a faster rate of injection. 383 00:22:09,793 --> 00:22:11,420 Well, this is your baby. 384 00:22:11,461 --> 00:22:13,122 Show me which ones. 385 00:22:33,549 --> 00:22:36,609 Computer, did I ask for a simulation? 386 00:22:36,652 --> 00:22:37,641 Affirmative. 387 00:22:37,686 --> 00:22:39,620 You asked Dr. Brahms to show you 388 00:22:39,655 --> 00:22:43,352 which system could accept reactants at a faster rate. 389 00:22:43,392 --> 00:22:45,792 By accessing available imagery 390 00:22:45,828 --> 00:22:48,592 an adequate facsimile was possible. 391 00:22:48,631 --> 00:22:51,896 Hmm, I did do that, didn't l? 392 00:22:51,934 --> 00:22:56,337 Okay, well, it's good to see you, Leah. 393 00:22:58,674 --> 00:23:03,543 Continue with your analysis. 394 00:23:03,579 --> 00:23:07,572 Systems L-452 through L-575 395 00:23:07,616 --> 00:23:09,083 will accept reactants 396 00:23:09,118 --> 00:23:11,814 providing all other systems are calibrated 397 00:23:11,854 --> 00:23:13,082 to an equal factor. 398 00:23:13,122 --> 00:23:15,920 Then, if we use multiple injector streams 399 00:23:15,958 --> 00:23:18,256 hitting more than one crystal facet 400 00:23:18,294 --> 00:23:19,261 we could do it. 401 00:23:19,295 --> 00:23:20,694 We could hold our own. 402 00:23:20,729 --> 00:23:21,696 Leah, you're beautiful. 403 00:23:21,730 --> 00:23:22,697 La Forge to Picard. 404 00:23:22,731 --> 00:23:24,096 Go ahead. 405 00:23:24,133 --> 00:23:25,430 Captain, we've found a way 406 00:23:25,468 --> 00:23:27,902 to extend the matter/anti-matter energy supplies. 407 00:23:27,937 --> 00:23:29,165 Well done, Mr. La Forge. 408 00:23:29,205 --> 00:23:31,264 Geordi, can you give us enough power to get us out of here? 409 00:23:31,307 --> 00:23:33,571 Sorry, Commander, we haven't addressed that one yet. 410 00:23:33,609 --> 00:23:35,474 First priority was to maintain the shields. 411 00:23:35,511 --> 00:23:36,773 Acknowledged. 412 00:23:36,812 --> 00:23:39,110 We'll get to work on it right away, sir. 413 00:23:39,148 --> 00:23:41,309 Pass my congratulations to the rest of your team. 414 00:23:41,350 --> 00:23:42,612 Thanks, Captain. 415 00:23:42,651 --> 00:23:44,846 We're all smiles down here. 416 00:23:47,656 --> 00:23:50,216 Captain, we've been able to verify 417 00:23:50,259 --> 00:23:54,559 that these coils are the logs of the Promellian Captain 418 00:23:54,597 --> 00:23:58,556 but most of them have decayed and cannot be repaired. 419 00:23:58,601 --> 00:24:01,365 Can you hear any playback at all? 420 00:24:01,403 --> 00:24:03,394 On most, there are brief sections 421 00:24:03,439 --> 00:24:05,737 which may yield some information. 422 00:24:05,774 --> 00:24:07,264 Well, do the best you can, Data. 423 00:24:07,309 --> 00:24:09,504 Let's just hope we can get the section we need. 424 00:24:09,545 --> 00:24:12,639 Surely he must have logged the cause of the ship's death. 425 00:24:12,681 --> 00:24:13,807 What Captain wouldn't? 426 00:24:13,849 --> 00:24:15,874 They were all found in an open locker. 427 00:24:15,918 --> 00:24:18,648 I don't think he was too concerned with security. 428 00:24:22,525 --> 00:24:26,723 452 Through system L-575. 429 00:24:26,762 --> 00:24:30,323 Adjustments to dilithium crystal chamber complete. 430 00:24:30,366 --> 00:24:32,766 Impact analysis, computer. 431 00:24:32,801 --> 00:24:35,099 Warp energy has increased 14 percent. 432 00:24:35,137 --> 00:24:38,368 Reactants per unit time remaining steady. 433 00:24:38,407 --> 00:24:41,535 Yes, all right! 434 00:24:46,815 --> 00:24:50,376 Computer, do you have any... 435 00:24:50,419 --> 00:24:54,981 you know, personality on file for Dr. Brahms? 436 00:24:55,090 --> 00:25:01,393 Starfleet personality profile analysis, Stardate 40056. 437 00:25:01,430 --> 00:25:05,560 Did she ever debate at the intergalactic caucuses 438 00:25:05,601 --> 00:25:06,795 on Chaya Vll? 439 00:25:06,835 --> 00:25:09,736 Doctor Brahms attended Chaya Vll caucuses 440 00:25:09,772 --> 00:25:11,740 on the following stardates... 441 00:25:11,774 --> 00:25:13,241 Never mind the dates. 442 00:25:13,275 --> 00:25:17,234 Computer, if you add data from all these sources 443 00:25:17,279 --> 00:25:22,410 could you synthesize a true representation of Dr. Brahms? 444 00:25:22,451 --> 00:25:25,909 There would be a 9.37 percent margin of error 445 00:25:25,955 --> 00:25:30,415 in the interactive responses from the facsimile. 446 00:25:30,459 --> 00:25:32,427 I can live with that. 447 00:25:32,461 --> 00:25:34,793 Do it. 448 00:25:48,477 --> 00:25:51,139 Dr. Brahms? 449 00:25:51,180 --> 00:25:53,648 Geordi, it's me, Leah. 450 00:25:53,682 --> 00:25:55,274 Don't start calling me "Dr. Brahms" 451 00:25:55,317 --> 00:25:57,285 or I'll call you "Commander La Forge." 452 00:25:57,319 --> 00:25:58,445 Right. 453 00:25:58,487 --> 00:26:00,512 Now, we've managed to maintain energy 454 00:26:00,556 --> 00:26:03,719 but we can't leave it in this realignment forever 455 00:26:03,759 --> 00:26:07,456 without burning out components, so we need to move quickly. 456 00:26:08,998 --> 00:26:10,295 Are you with me? 457 00:26:10,332 --> 00:26:12,129 Uh, yeah. 458 00:26:12,167 --> 00:26:14,601 Yeah, yeah. 459 00:26:22,211 --> 00:26:25,408 We have been stripped of all propulsion 460 00:26:25,447 --> 00:26:28,575 and our weapons are useless. 461 00:26:28,617 --> 00:26:33,611 We cannot move and we cannot fight. 462 00:26:33,656 --> 00:26:37,592 The ship is being lashed with lethal radiation 463 00:26:37,626 --> 00:26:39,753 from the aceton assimilators 464 00:26:39,795 --> 00:26:41,387 concealed in the rubble surrounding... 465 00:26:44,733 --> 00:26:45,927 Aceton assimilators? 466 00:26:45,968 --> 00:26:48,960 Aceton assimilators are primitive generators 467 00:26:49,071 --> 00:26:51,972 which can drain power from distant sources. 468 00:26:52,074 --> 00:26:53,974 Generators... 469 00:26:54,076 --> 00:26:57,375 It would not be difficult to modify them 470 00:26:57,413 --> 00:26:59,973 to convert energy into radiation. 471 00:27:00,082 --> 00:27:03,051 The Menthars hide them in floating debris 472 00:27:03,085 --> 00:27:04,916 an unsuspecting ship flies in... 473 00:27:04,953 --> 00:27:06,420 instant booby trap. 474 00:27:06,455 --> 00:27:08,787 And now we're supplying the devices 475 00:27:08,824 --> 00:27:10,724 with the energy to kill us. 476 00:27:13,195 --> 00:27:14,162 No, no, no. 477 00:27:14,196 --> 00:27:15,322 Will you listen to me? 478 00:27:15,364 --> 00:27:17,628 You can't boost the warp power that way. 479 00:27:17,666 --> 00:27:18,792 If you can just increase the speed 480 00:27:18,834 --> 00:27:20,233 of the parallel subspace field processor 481 00:27:20,269 --> 00:27:21,429 to gain a quicker response time... 482 00:27:21,470 --> 00:27:22,528 I want to give us enough power 483 00:27:22,571 --> 00:27:24,198 to strengthen the shields and barrel out of here 484 00:27:24,239 --> 00:27:25,206 not blow us up. 485 00:27:25,240 --> 00:27:27,140 This is my design we're talking about. 486 00:27:27,176 --> 00:27:28,734 I did the calculations myself. 487 00:27:28,777 --> 00:27:30,745 I don't care if you built it with your bare hands 488 00:27:30,779 --> 00:27:32,076 out of an old Ferengi cargo ship. 489 00:27:32,114 --> 00:27:33,445 It's going to go... 490 00:27:34,917 --> 00:27:36,908 ...and we're going to go with it. 491 00:27:36,952 --> 00:27:40,410 I am not used to having people question my judgment. 492 00:27:40,456 --> 00:27:42,083 And I'm not used to dying. 493 00:27:42,124 --> 00:27:45,093 Okay, look. 494 00:27:45,127 --> 00:27:47,925 You worked in a lab on a static model. 495 00:27:47,963 --> 00:27:49,692 This is a working machine. 496 00:27:49,732 --> 00:27:53,224 It's got tens of thousands of light years on it. 497 00:27:54,903 --> 00:27:55,870 True. 498 00:27:55,904 --> 00:27:57,735 Damn right. 499 00:28:03,245 --> 00:28:04,644 Listen. 500 00:28:04,680 --> 00:28:09,276 We'd never be certain that the circuit paths are sealed. 501 00:28:17,426 --> 00:28:19,394 You're good. 502 00:28:19,428 --> 00:28:21,020 Very good. 503 00:28:21,063 --> 00:28:24,123 I know my ship-- inside and out. 504 00:28:24,166 --> 00:28:27,158 Well, then you must know me inside and out 505 00:28:27,202 --> 00:28:29,966 'cause a lot of me is in here. 506 00:28:32,307 --> 00:28:33,296 You know, I always wished 507 00:28:33,342 --> 00:28:34,900 that a chief engineer could be present 508 00:28:34,943 --> 00:28:36,069 when a ship is being built. 509 00:28:36,111 --> 00:28:38,409 That's what's wrong with designers. 510 00:28:38,447 --> 00:28:40,312 We never get out in space. 511 00:28:40,349 --> 00:28:43,443 Well, you're there now. 512 00:28:46,955 --> 00:28:49,822 Commander La Forge to the Bridge. 513 00:28:49,858 --> 00:28:53,350 On my way, Commander. 514 00:28:53,395 --> 00:28:55,226 Don't go away. 515 00:28:57,065 --> 00:28:58,191 I mean... 516 00:28:59,735 --> 00:29:02,871 Computer, save program. 517 00:29:06,374 --> 00:29:09,537 How many devices do we think we're dealing with, Mr. Data? 518 00:29:09,577 --> 00:29:11,374 To create this radiation field 519 00:29:11,412 --> 00:29:13,880 would take several hundred thousand, sir. 520 00:29:13,915 --> 00:29:15,314 They've been out there a long time, Data. 521 00:29:15,350 --> 00:29:16,715 There must have been some deterioration. 522 00:29:16,751 --> 00:29:18,878 There is no way to precisely calculate that, Commander 523 00:29:18,920 --> 00:29:19,887 but it is likely. 524 00:29:19,921 --> 00:29:21,183 Is there any indication 525 00:29:21,222 --> 00:29:23,349 of a weakness in a specific part of the field? 526 00:29:23,391 --> 00:29:25,018 Nothing substantial, Captain. 527 00:29:25,059 --> 00:29:26,048 Of any kind? 528 00:29:27,095 --> 00:29:28,562 Well, there is a.1 percent dip 529 00:29:28,596 --> 00:29:32,054 in the strength of the radiation field 530 00:29:32,100 --> 00:29:34,091 at... 21 mark 8 by 42 mark 0. 531 00:29:34,135 --> 00:29:35,363 I want that.1 percent. 532 00:29:35,403 --> 00:29:37,701 I recommend we fire directional phasers at those coordinates. 533 00:29:37,739 --> 00:29:40,207 We won't be able to maintain energy reserves. 534 00:29:40,241 --> 00:29:41,640 We might even lose a few circuits 535 00:29:41,676 --> 00:29:42,802 in the new configuration. 536 00:29:42,844 --> 00:29:44,675 How critical will the losses be? 537 00:29:44,712 --> 00:29:45,940 Not enough to shut down our engines 538 00:29:45,980 --> 00:29:46,947 but if we don't make it 539 00:29:46,981 --> 00:29:48,573 I don't know that I can hold the shields. 540 00:29:48,616 --> 00:29:50,743 There is also the possibility 541 00:29:50,785 --> 00:29:53,117 that the phasers will supply the assimilators 542 00:29:53,154 --> 00:29:54,951 with what they need most-- energy. 543 00:29:54,989 --> 00:29:57,924 You know, I imagine a very similar discussion 544 00:29:57,959 --> 00:30:00,086 taking place in our neighbor ship 545 00:30:00,128 --> 00:30:01,789 over a thousand years ago. 546 00:30:01,829 --> 00:30:03,729 Well, let's hope our decisions 547 00:30:03,765 --> 00:30:06,097 are more successful than theirs were. 548 00:30:06,134 --> 00:30:08,432 Mr. La Forge, I want you to return to Engineering 549 00:30:08,469 --> 00:30:10,767 and continue with your efforts without delay. 550 00:30:10,805 --> 00:30:13,137 Mr. Worf... prepare the phasers. 551 00:30:14,642 --> 00:30:17,270 Phasers locked on coordinates. 552 00:30:17,312 --> 00:30:19,746 Fire. 553 00:30:24,786 --> 00:30:26,617 Nothing. 554 00:30:26,654 --> 00:30:30,488 Radiation levels increasing. Eight percent. 555 00:30:30,525 --> 00:30:31,719 Ten percent. 556 00:30:31,759 --> 00:30:34,956 Energy reserves are dropping rapidly, sir. 557 00:30:34,996 --> 00:30:37,556 Damn you. 558 00:30:37,598 --> 00:30:38,963 Wouldn't that increase the output 559 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:41,560 of the subspace processors to gain a quicker response time? 560 00:30:41,602 --> 00:30:44,002 The processors can handle the extra input. 561 00:30:44,072 --> 00:30:45,801 Yeah, but how do we reconfigure? 562 00:30:45,840 --> 00:30:48,934 Energy reserves reaching critical stage. 563 00:30:48,977 --> 00:30:53,004 Standard procedure requires termination of all simulations. 564 00:30:53,081 --> 00:30:55,572 Computer, override standard procedure. 565 00:30:55,616 --> 00:30:57,584 Override authority restricted. 566 00:30:57,618 --> 00:30:59,245 What? 567 00:30:59,287 --> 00:31:00,447 Computer! 568 00:31:13,201 --> 00:31:15,499 The crystal lattice is breaking down. 569 00:31:15,536 --> 00:31:18,232 We'll have to pick up repairs when we can reach a Starbase. 570 00:31:18,272 --> 00:31:19,398 The optimist of the group. 571 00:31:19,440 --> 00:31:20,702 How long do we have shields 572 00:31:20,742 --> 00:31:22,972 based on current calculations? 573 00:31:23,011 --> 00:31:24,239 Under two hours. 574 00:31:24,278 --> 00:31:28,305 And the radiation field has increased by 17 percent. 575 00:31:28,349 --> 00:31:30,840 So, what impact will that have on fatal exposure? 576 00:31:30,885 --> 00:31:32,978 Down to 26 minutes. 577 00:31:33,054 --> 00:31:35,181 If we resist, we die. 578 00:31:35,223 --> 00:31:37,885 If we don't resist, we die. 579 00:31:37,925 --> 00:31:42,692 Mr. La Forge, have we shut down all non-essential energy usage? 580 00:31:42,730 --> 00:31:43,697 Yes, sir. 581 00:31:43,731 --> 00:31:45,130 In fact, I need to get some back. 582 00:31:45,166 --> 00:31:46,895 I'm running a program on Holodeck Three. 583 00:31:46,934 --> 00:31:48,231 For what purpose? 584 00:31:48,269 --> 00:31:51,295 Well, I've gone back to the beginning 585 00:31:51,339 --> 00:31:54,331 to the earliest construction entries of the Enterprise. 586 00:31:54,375 --> 00:31:55,364 I've created a... 587 00:31:55,410 --> 00:31:57,708 well, a propulsion design model to assist me. 588 00:31:57,745 --> 00:31:59,838 I believe we're making progress. 589 00:31:59,881 --> 00:32:02,714 Computer, reinstate Holodeck Three program. 590 00:32:02,750 --> 00:32:04,945 Holodeck Three program is reinstated. 591 00:32:05,053 --> 00:32:09,956 Mr. La Forge, your best suggestion in one hour. 592 00:32:10,058 --> 00:32:11,389 Picard out. 593 00:32:15,897 --> 00:32:18,695 Computer, resume Holodeck Three program. 594 00:32:18,733 --> 00:32:20,564 Enter when ready. 595 00:32:22,370 --> 00:32:23,962 There isn't much time left. 596 00:32:24,072 --> 00:32:25,664 Somehow, we have to generate 597 00:32:25,706 --> 00:32:27,640 enough energy to get out of here. 598 00:32:27,675 --> 00:32:29,165 but we've got a booby trap 599 00:32:29,210 --> 00:32:30,973 that eats energy for breakfast. 600 00:32:31,079 --> 00:32:33,980 How do we fool it, block it, shut it down, anything? 601 00:32:34,082 --> 00:32:37,381 Okay, we know that for every move the Enterprise makes 602 00:32:37,418 --> 00:32:39,978 there's a countermovement by the energy field. 603 00:32:40,088 --> 00:32:42,386 Can we use that to our advantage somehow? 604 00:32:42,423 --> 00:32:43,549 Maybe. 605 00:32:43,591 --> 00:32:45,650 There must be a time differential 606 00:32:45,693 --> 00:32:47,661 between the force and counterforce. 607 00:32:47,695 --> 00:32:49,686 If we can just make quick continuing adjustments 608 00:32:49,730 --> 00:32:51,664 in the linkups before the counterforce reacts 609 00:32:51,699 --> 00:32:53,667 we might just be able to move this bucket. 610 00:32:53,701 --> 00:32:54,759 Yeah. 611 00:32:54,802 --> 00:32:55,769 Yes! 612 00:32:55,803 --> 00:32:57,737 Leah... 613 00:32:57,772 --> 00:32:59,831 do you like ltalian food? 614 00:32:59,874 --> 00:33:01,171 Like it? 615 00:33:01,209 --> 00:33:04,178 Wait till I make you my fungilli. 616 00:33:04,212 --> 00:33:10,082 Okay, fusion reactor uplink to navigation processor. 617 00:33:19,160 --> 00:33:24,188 Hmm, then we have to adjust the vector processor 618 00:33:24,232 --> 00:33:26,359 and the drive coils. 619 00:33:27,668 --> 00:33:29,067 This is impossible! 620 00:33:31,739 --> 00:33:33,969 Mmm... mmm. 621 00:33:34,075 --> 00:33:35,372 Don't do that. 622 00:33:35,409 --> 00:33:36,706 I'm sorry. 623 00:33:36,744 --> 00:33:38,974 I thought it would feel good. 624 00:33:39,080 --> 00:33:42,379 I don't want to feel that good right now. 625 00:33:42,416 --> 00:33:43,713 What time is it? 626 00:33:43,751 --> 00:33:45,651 Coming up on 1600 hours. 627 00:33:45,686 --> 00:33:48,314 Oh, God, what am I supposed to tell the Captain? 628 00:33:48,356 --> 00:33:50,984 It's possible and yet it's not possible. 629 00:33:51,025 --> 00:33:54,654 Everything we've done says we can't adjust that fast 630 00:33:54,695 --> 00:33:56,993 but if we could, it might work. 631 00:33:57,031 --> 00:33:58,328 I could do it. 632 00:33:58,366 --> 00:33:59,993 Data couldn't even do it. 633 00:34:00,034 --> 00:34:02,798 It will take 100, maybe 1,000 adjustments every second. 634 00:34:02,837 --> 00:34:04,236 How are you going to do it? 635 00:34:04,272 --> 00:34:05,500 It's humanly impossible. 636 00:34:05,540 --> 00:34:07,030 I'm not human. 637 00:34:09,710 --> 00:34:11,678 You, uh... 638 00:34:11,712 --> 00:34:15,648 you mean the computer could do it? 639 00:34:17,385 --> 00:34:20,081 Captain. 640 00:34:20,121 --> 00:34:21,588 Captain, this is, uh... 641 00:34:21,622 --> 00:34:25,353 this is a holographic simulation of one of the propulsion experts 642 00:34:25,393 --> 00:34:28,191 who designed the Enterprise engines, Leah Brahms. 643 00:34:30,031 --> 00:34:32,261 We... I've been examining 644 00:34:32,300 --> 00:34:35,531 the force-counterforce response times 645 00:34:35,570 --> 00:34:38,266 trying to see if we could create linkage at maximum power. 646 00:34:38,306 --> 00:34:39,534 And? 647 00:34:39,574 --> 00:34:40,905 There's a... 648 00:34:40,942 --> 00:34:44,708 there's a chance we could maneuver out of this trap 649 00:34:44,745 --> 00:34:49,148 if we turn the ship over to the computer. 650 00:34:50,851 --> 00:34:52,648 What kind of a chance? 651 00:34:52,687 --> 00:34:54,177 I don't know yet. 652 00:34:54,222 --> 00:34:57,419 But we could program it and try it out on a few simulated runs. 653 00:34:57,458 --> 00:34:59,221 And this is the only way? 654 00:34:59,260 --> 00:35:01,820 I think so, sir. 655 00:35:17,378 --> 00:35:19,346 Come. 656 00:35:19,380 --> 00:35:21,348 Any word from La Forge? 657 00:35:21,382 --> 00:35:25,682 He's come up with something that may give us a chance 658 00:35:25,719 --> 00:35:30,088 if we agree to stay out of it. 659 00:35:30,124 --> 00:35:33,093 He proposes to turn total control of the ship 660 00:35:33,127 --> 00:35:34,458 over to the computer 661 00:35:34,495 --> 00:35:37,362 because it is capable of making quicker adjustments 662 00:35:37,398 --> 00:35:38,729 than any human being. 663 00:35:38,766 --> 00:35:41,200 Computers have always impressed me 664 00:35:41,235 --> 00:35:43,533 with their ability to take orders. 665 00:35:43,571 --> 00:35:45,471 I'm not nearly as convinced 666 00:35:45,506 --> 00:35:48,031 of their ability to creatively give them. 667 00:35:50,678 --> 00:35:52,305 You know, Number One 668 00:35:52,346 --> 00:35:55,645 you missed something not playing with model ships. 669 00:35:55,683 --> 00:35:59,244 They were the source of imaginary voyages 670 00:35:59,286 --> 00:36:02,153 each holding a treasure of adventures. 671 00:36:02,189 --> 00:36:04,521 Manning the earliest spacecraft 672 00:36:04,558 --> 00:36:05,820 flying an aeroplane 673 00:36:05,859 --> 00:36:09,886 with only one propeller to keep you in the sky. 674 00:36:09,930 --> 00:36:12,091 Can you imagine that? 675 00:36:14,201 --> 00:36:17,602 Now the machines are flying us. 676 00:36:22,610 --> 00:36:23,804 End simulation. 677 00:36:23,844 --> 00:36:25,607 Fatal exposure. 678 00:36:25,646 --> 00:36:31,676 Computer, reduce thrust levels another four percent. 679 00:36:31,719 --> 00:36:34,517 Adjust trajectory angle to compensate. 680 00:36:34,555 --> 00:36:37,149 Begin simulation again. 681 00:36:42,763 --> 00:36:43,730 There you go. 682 00:36:43,764 --> 00:36:44,731 We got out. 683 00:36:44,765 --> 00:36:46,130 Repeat simulation. 684 00:36:46,166 --> 00:36:47,690 Same levels. 685 00:36:51,171 --> 00:36:54,663 End simulation. Fatal exposure. 686 00:36:54,708 --> 00:36:55,970 See? Same variables 687 00:36:56,043 --> 00:36:59,535 only this time, the computer didn't quite make it. 688 00:37:01,181 --> 00:37:03,809 Deflector shield failure. 689 00:37:03,851 --> 00:37:05,648 Lethal radiation levels. 690 00:37:05,686 --> 00:37:07,984 Fatal exposure in 26 minutes. 691 00:37:22,169 --> 00:37:23,295 It might work, Geordi. 692 00:37:23,337 --> 00:37:24,599 And it might not. 693 00:37:24,638 --> 00:37:25,935 I can't ask Captain Picard 694 00:37:25,973 --> 00:37:27,736 to turn the ship over to a computer. 695 00:37:27,775 --> 00:37:28,833 It's all we've got. 696 00:37:28,876 --> 00:37:29,934 Picard to La Forge. 697 00:37:29,977 --> 00:37:31,137 Captain 698 00:37:31,178 --> 00:37:33,942 two minutes-- give me just two minutes. 699 00:37:33,981 --> 00:37:36,415 There is another way, Captain. 700 00:37:36,450 --> 00:37:37,883 Two minutes, please. 701 00:37:40,321 --> 00:37:42,186 Two minutes, Mr. La Forge. 702 00:37:42,222 --> 00:37:43,553 Picard out. 703 00:37:43,590 --> 00:37:45,524 Geordi, there's no other way. 704 00:37:45,559 --> 00:37:46,856 No, no, no, wait. 705 00:37:46,894 --> 00:37:49,362 Listen, turn it completely around. 706 00:37:49,396 --> 00:37:52,365 Literally-- come at it from the opposite direction. 707 00:37:52,399 --> 00:37:54,594 God, it's so simple, it might even work. 708 00:37:54,635 --> 00:37:57,729 Okay. Computer, new simulation. 709 00:38:02,009 --> 00:38:03,340 Everything we've tried to do 710 00:38:03,377 --> 00:38:05,402 has been based on overpowering the trap-- 711 00:38:05,446 --> 00:38:07,073 more energy, faster adjustments-- 712 00:38:07,114 --> 00:38:08,843 but that's exactly what we can't do 713 00:38:08,882 --> 00:38:10,907 because that's what we're supposed to do. 714 00:38:10,951 --> 00:38:12,213 That's the booby trap. 715 00:38:12,252 --> 00:38:15,415 The answer lies in our own computer, the mind. 716 00:38:15,456 --> 00:38:18,653 The best piece of engineering we'll ever need. 717 00:38:18,692 --> 00:38:20,523 But didn't your researches indicate 718 00:38:20,561 --> 00:38:23,428 a thousand adjustments per second will be required? 719 00:38:23,464 --> 00:38:25,659 But not if we shut everything off. 720 00:38:25,699 --> 00:38:29,430 One blast of everything we've got left for a microsecond 721 00:38:29,470 --> 00:38:32,735 to beat the inertia, and then we shut it all down 722 00:38:32,773 --> 00:38:36,106 except for minimal life support and two thrusters. 723 00:38:36,143 --> 00:38:38,805 No impulse engines, no computer. 724 00:38:38,846 --> 00:38:40,074 One propeller, Captain? 725 00:38:40,114 --> 00:38:41,945 Deflector shield failure. 726 00:38:42,049 --> 00:38:43,778 Lethal radiation levels. 727 00:38:43,817 --> 00:38:46,843 Fatal exposure in 12 minutes. 728 00:38:46,887 --> 00:38:49,151 Have you analyzed the risk factor? 729 00:38:49,189 --> 00:38:51,180 The numbers say it's even money. 730 00:38:51,225 --> 00:38:52,954 It's no better than turning it over to the computer 731 00:38:53,060 --> 00:38:53,958 but no worse either. 732 00:38:54,061 --> 00:38:55,187 But I say forget the numbers. 733 00:38:55,229 --> 00:38:56,787 There's no way the computer 734 00:38:56,830 --> 00:38:59,765 can compensate for the human factor-- the intuition 735 00:38:59,800 --> 00:39:01,768 the experience. 736 00:39:01,802 --> 00:39:04,066 And the wish to stay alive. 737 00:39:15,749 --> 00:39:16,716 Make it so. 738 00:39:16,750 --> 00:39:18,718 I've run the simulations, Captain. 739 00:39:18,752 --> 00:39:20,219 If you want, I'll take the conn. 740 00:39:20,254 --> 00:39:23,121 Thank you, Mr. La Forge, but you've done your job. 741 00:39:23,157 --> 00:39:24,249 Now I must do mine. 742 00:39:24,291 --> 00:39:25,918 I relieve you, Mr. Crusher. 743 00:39:29,296 --> 00:39:31,025 Yes, sir. 744 00:39:37,271 --> 00:39:38,738 All hands, this is Commander Riker. 745 00:39:38,772 --> 00:39:41,240 We are about to engage impulse engines for a short burst. 746 00:39:41,275 --> 00:39:43,402 Inertial dampeners are on manual. 747 00:39:43,444 --> 00:39:46,572 They may not fully compensate for the acceleration 748 00:39:46,613 --> 00:39:47,739 so brace yourselves. 749 00:39:47,781 --> 00:39:49,749 Deflector shield failure. 750 00:39:49,783 --> 00:39:51,410 Lethal radiation levels... 751 00:39:51,452 --> 00:39:54,580 Computer, discontinue radiation warning 752 00:39:54,621 --> 00:39:55,918 until further notice. 753 00:39:55,956 --> 00:39:57,514 It's all yours, sir. 754 00:39:57,558 --> 00:39:59,116 Thank you, Number One. 755 00:40:06,467 --> 00:40:08,731 Firing impulse engines. 756 00:40:17,778 --> 00:40:20,076 Impulse engines are down. 757 00:40:20,113 --> 00:40:23,674 Shutting down all systems. 758 00:40:30,457 --> 00:40:34,484 Velocity is 135 meters per second. 759 00:40:36,029 --> 00:40:39,795 We will be entering the debris field in eight seconds. 760 00:40:51,578 --> 00:40:54,069 Starboard thruster firing. 761 00:40:57,117 --> 00:41:02,521 Coming to heading 340 mark 10. 762 00:41:03,891 --> 00:41:05,415 Thruster is off. 763 00:41:05,459 --> 00:41:08,257 Captain, that large mass to the port 764 00:41:08,295 --> 00:41:10,195 may contain an assimilator. 765 00:41:11,798 --> 00:41:13,561 Port thruster is firing. 766 00:41:19,006 --> 00:41:21,372 No reaction from the assimilator. 767 00:41:22,743 --> 00:41:25,906 We made it over the first hurdle. 768 00:41:29,182 --> 00:41:30,843 Sir, object to port. 769 00:41:32,686 --> 00:41:34,677 Port thruster is firing. 770 00:41:36,523 --> 00:41:38,491 Sir, the gravitational attraction 771 00:41:38,525 --> 00:41:39,787 of the various masses 772 00:41:39,826 --> 00:41:42,386 has reduced our velocity by eight percent. 773 00:41:42,429 --> 00:41:43,521 By my calculations 774 00:41:43,564 --> 00:41:45,532 we no longer have sufficient momentum 775 00:41:45,566 --> 00:41:46,931 to clear the debris field. 776 00:41:46,967 --> 00:41:48,298 Thank you, Mr. Data. 777 00:41:52,506 --> 00:41:55,998 The asteroid's gravitation is drawing us closer. 778 00:41:56,109 --> 00:41:58,304 Velocity is increasing. 779 00:42:06,353 --> 00:42:09,914 Velocity is still increasing. 780 00:42:09,957 --> 00:42:13,017 Now at 219 meters per second. 781 00:42:18,365 --> 00:42:21,334 Starboard aft thruster. 782 00:42:33,714 --> 00:42:35,739 You have used the asteroid's gravitational pull 783 00:42:35,782 --> 00:42:36,908 as a slingshot. 784 00:42:38,485 --> 00:42:39,975 Excellent. 785 00:42:44,291 --> 00:42:45,383 We're out. 786 00:42:45,425 --> 00:42:46,722 We got through. 787 00:42:46,760 --> 00:42:49,729 You have the conn, Mr. Crusher. 788 00:42:49,763 --> 00:42:50,991 Yes, sir. 789 00:42:51,098 --> 00:42:52,531 Initiate full restart. 790 00:42:52,566 --> 00:42:53,999 Put all systems back on line. 791 00:42:54,067 --> 00:42:56,228 With pleasure, sir. 792 00:42:56,269 --> 00:42:59,238 Number One, make sure that booby trap 793 00:42:59,272 --> 00:43:01,240 doesn't bother anyone again. 794 00:43:01,274 --> 00:43:03,242 Mr. Worf, ready photon torpedoes. 795 00:43:03,276 --> 00:43:06,905 Set to detonate on impact with the Promellian vessel. 796 00:43:06,947 --> 00:43:08,182 Aye, sir. 797 00:43:13,487 --> 00:43:15,250 You know, I've always thought 798 00:43:15,289 --> 00:43:18,588 that technology could solve almost any problem. 799 00:43:18,625 --> 00:43:21,594 It enhances the quality of our lives. 800 00:43:21,628 --> 00:43:24,096 Lets us travel across the galaxy. 801 00:43:24,131 --> 00:43:26,599 It even gave me my vision. 802 00:43:26,633 --> 00:43:31,263 But sometimes you just have to turn it all off-- 803 00:43:31,305 --> 00:43:33,671 even the gypsy violins. 804 00:43:33,707 --> 00:43:35,971 Violins? 805 00:43:36,076 --> 00:43:39,011 Different program. 806 00:43:45,252 --> 00:43:46,378 We made a good team. 807 00:43:46,420 --> 00:43:47,387 Mmm. 808 00:43:47,421 --> 00:43:48,388 Mm-hmm. 809 00:43:48,422 --> 00:43:50,413 Maybe we can do it again sometime. 810 00:43:50,457 --> 00:43:52,220 Oh... 811 00:43:52,259 --> 00:43:55,660 I'm with you every day, Geordi. 812 00:43:55,696 --> 00:43:57,891 Every time you look at this engine 813 00:43:57,931 --> 00:43:59,728 you're looking at me. 814 00:43:59,766 --> 00:44:03,759 Every time you touch it, it's me. 815 00:44:22,823 --> 00:44:27,089 Computer, exit holodeck. 816 00:44:27,127 --> 00:44:29,254 End program.