1 00:00:14,515 --> 00:00:16,176 Lieutenant, Ensign. 2 00:00:16,250 --> 00:00:17,274 Hey, Seven. 3 00:00:17,351 --> 00:00:18,546 Have some dinner. 4 00:00:18,619 --> 00:00:20,781 The potato salad isn't half bad. 5 00:00:20,854 --> 00:00:23,619 I do not require nutrition at this time. 6 00:00:23,690 --> 00:00:25,818 1 would like to talk with you. 7 00:00:25,893 --> 00:00:26,985 Okay. 8 00:00:27,060 --> 00:00:29,586 Ensign Kim, what is your place of origin? 9 00:00:29,663 --> 00:00:30,926 You mean where am I from. 10 00:00:30,998 --> 00:00:32,898 Well, I was born in South Carolina... 11 00:00:32,966 --> 00:00:34,456 Lieutenant Torres, explain 12 00:00:34,568 --> 00:00:36,627 why you became a member of the Maquis. 13 00:00:36,703 --> 00:00:38,467 Um, it was through Chakotay. 14 00:00:38,539 --> 00:00:39,802 I met him... 15 00:00:39,873 --> 00:00:41,898 Well, actually, he saved my life. 16 00:00:41,975 --> 00:00:43,272 List the sports you play. 17 00:00:43,343 --> 00:00:46,643 I've dabbled in quite a few-- tennis, parrises squares... 18 00:00:46,713 --> 00:00:48,579 but my favorite is volleyball. It's... 19 00:00:48,649 --> 00:00:50,947 Specify the foods you find enjoyable. 20 00:00:51,018 --> 00:00:52,952 Seven, what is this? 21 00:00:53,020 --> 00:00:55,421 Describe the nature of your sexual relationship 22 00:00:55,489 --> 00:00:56,615 with Lieutenant Paris. 23 00:00:56,690 --> 00:00:58,283 Okay, that's it. 24 00:00:58,358 --> 00:00:59,757 Computer, freeze program. 25 00:00:59,826 --> 00:01:02,420 Would you care to explain what you're doing? 26 00:01:02,529 --> 00:01:05,089 I'm doing exactly what you instructed me to do. 27 00:01:05,165 --> 00:01:06,428 I hardly think so. 28 00:01:06,500 --> 00:01:08,628 I created this program to help you become 29 00:01:08,702 --> 00:01:10,727 more comfortable in social situations, 30 00:01:10,804 --> 00:01:12,636 not to practice alienating people. 31 00:01:12,706 --> 00:01:13,832 You made recommendations 32 00:01:13,907 --> 00:01:15,602 about how to carry on a conversation. 33 00:01:15,676 --> 00:01:16,541 That's true. 34 00:01:16,610 --> 00:01:17,668 You said it's helpful if people 35 00:01:17,744 --> 00:01:18,905 feel you're interested in them... 36 00:01:18,979 --> 00:01:19,912 Correct. 37 00:01:19,980 --> 00:01:20,913 ...and that drawing them out 38 00:01:20,981 --> 00:01:22,142 by asking them about themselves 39 00:01:22,215 --> 00:01:23,808 is one way to demonstrate that interest. 40 00:01:23,884 --> 00:01:26,581 That doesn't mean subjecting them to an interrogation. 41 00:01:26,653 --> 00:01:28,018 You have to let them answer. 42 00:01:28,088 --> 00:01:29,556 Listen to what they're saying. 43 00:01:29,623 --> 00:01:31,648 Ask another question on the same subject. 44 00:01:31,725 --> 00:01:33,454 Take your time. 45 00:01:33,594 --> 00:01:34,652 Shall we try again? 46 00:01:34,728 --> 00:01:36,025 I believe I am overdue 47 00:01:36,096 --> 00:01:37,860 for my weekly medical maintenance. 48 00:01:37,931 --> 00:01:39,456 We should go. 49 00:01:39,533 --> 00:01:42,002 Seven, you've never volunteered for a checkup before. 50 00:01:42,069 --> 00:01:44,401 It is preferable to remaining here. 51 00:01:52,879 --> 00:01:54,210 What have we got here? 52 00:01:54,281 --> 00:01:55,840 Looks like a Mutara-class nebula 53 00:01:55,916 --> 00:01:58,749 with a few trace constituents that aren't in our database, 54 00:01:58,819 --> 00:02:01,015 but they're showing up in minute quantities. 55 00:02:01,088 --> 00:02:02,783 The nebula is vast, Captain. 56 00:02:02,856 --> 00:02:04,688 It extends beyond the reach of our sensors. 57 00:02:04,758 --> 00:02:07,159 Huh. Then I guess we won't try to go around it. 58 00:02:07,227 --> 00:02:10,094 Tom, take us in at one-half impulse. 59 00:02:10,163 --> 00:02:11,892 Yes, ma'am. 60 00:02:11,965 --> 00:02:13,899 I'm detecting a slight radioactive field. 61 00:02:13,967 --> 00:02:15,059 It's... 62 00:02:19,306 --> 00:02:20,467 Harry? 63 00:02:21,742 --> 00:02:23,210 Nothing. Uh... 64 00:02:23,276 --> 00:02:25,836 it's just a headache coming on. 65 00:02:25,912 --> 00:02:27,437 Maybe you should go to Sick Bay. 66 00:02:27,581 --> 00:02:28,571 Yeah, maybe so. 67 00:02:29,916 --> 00:02:30,781 Captain! 68 00:02:38,091 --> 00:02:39,581 Oh, God! 69 00:02:44,898 --> 00:02:47,128 Oh... 70 00:04:38,578 --> 00:04:41,138 Tom, turn us around. 71 00:04:41,214 --> 00:04:43,148 Get us out of here. 72 00:04:48,488 --> 00:04:49,182 Janeway to Sick Bay. 73 00:04:49,256 --> 00:04:50,246 Yes, Captain. 74 00:04:50,323 --> 00:04:50,846 We need help. 75 00:04:50,924 --> 00:04:51,891 What happened? 76 00:04:51,958 --> 00:04:53,790 I'm being inundated with calls! 77 00:04:53,860 --> 00:04:54,918 Hurry! 78 00:04:54,995 --> 00:04:55,962 Seven, go to the Bridge. 79 00:04:56,029 --> 00:04:57,997 Use the dermal regenerator to treat the burns. 80 00:05:12,712 --> 00:05:14,009 Course laid in. 81 00:05:22,422 --> 00:05:24,914 We've cleared the nebula. 82 00:05:29,963 --> 00:05:31,453 All stop. 83 00:05:42,843 --> 00:05:45,904 He's dead. 84 00:05:49,482 --> 00:05:52,941 The nebula extends for at least 110 light-years, possibly more. 85 00:05:53,019 --> 00:05:55,044 At the least it would take us 86 00:05:55,121 --> 00:05:57,351 well over a month to get through it 87 00:05:57,424 --> 00:05:59,916 and more than a year to get around it. 88 00:05:59,993 --> 00:06:02,724 The crew was unable to tolerate the nebula 89 00:06:02,796 --> 00:06:04,286 for even a few minutes. 90 00:06:04,364 --> 00:06:07,026 They certainly could not survive a month. 91 00:06:07,100 --> 00:06:09,034 We've come 15,000 light-years. 92 00:06:09,102 --> 00:06:12,072 We haven't been stopped by temporal anomalies, 93 00:06:12,138 --> 00:06:14,402 warp-core breaches or hostile aliens, 94 00:06:14,541 --> 00:06:18,102 and I am damned if I'm going to be stopped by a nebula. 95 00:06:18,178 --> 00:06:20,772 I'll be in Sick Bay. 96 00:06:23,216 --> 00:06:25,844 I've analyzed a sample of the gases from the nebula. 97 00:06:25,919 --> 00:06:28,650 I think the damage came from subnucleonic radiation. 98 00:06:28,722 --> 00:06:30,053 Even the briefest exposure 99 00:06:30,123 --> 00:06:32,091 is devastating to organic tissue. 100 00:06:32,158 --> 00:06:34,422 Can you give us any protection against the effects? 101 00:06:34,494 --> 00:06:38,431 Yes. Stasis chambers-- independent life support 102 00:06:38,498 --> 00:06:40,398 for each unit. 103 00:06:40,467 --> 00:06:42,128 Are you suggesting... 104 00:06:42,202 --> 00:06:45,695 that the entire crew be put in suspended animation? 105 00:06:45,772 --> 00:06:47,001 Yes. 106 00:06:47,073 --> 00:06:48,438 I, of course, would stay on line 107 00:06:48,508 --> 00:06:49,839 in order to monitor everyone. 108 00:06:49,910 --> 00:06:51,844 Well, this is a drastic step, Doctor. 109 00:06:51,912 --> 00:06:53,437 Are there any other options-- 110 00:06:53,513 --> 00:06:55,447 adjusting the shields, inoculations? 111 00:06:55,548 --> 00:06:57,312 I assure you, I've considered all possibilities. 112 00:06:57,384 --> 00:06:58,545 This is the only way. 113 00:06:59,953 --> 00:07:01,921 There's more to getting through the nebula 114 00:07:01,988 --> 00:07:03,319 than monitoring the crew. 115 00:07:03,390 --> 00:07:06,189 Who would regulate ship systems, make course adjustments? 116 00:07:06,259 --> 00:07:09,661 I think I've demonstrated that I have a command 117 00:07:09,729 --> 00:07:11,823 of the rudimentary aspects of piloting. 118 00:07:11,898 --> 00:07:14,731 Of course you have, and I know that you could do it, 119 00:07:14,801 --> 00:07:16,064 but you'll need backup. 120 00:07:16,136 --> 00:07:17,604 We have no idea what effect 121 00:07:17,671 --> 00:07:20,402 the nebula radiation might have on your holo-matrix. 122 00:07:20,540 --> 00:07:21,905 What if you went off-line? 123 00:07:21,975 --> 00:07:24,603 There was only one crew member besides myself 124 00:07:24,678 --> 00:07:26,874 that seemed unaffected by the nebula. 125 00:07:26,947 --> 00:07:29,416 I want you to understand the seriousness 126 00:07:29,549 --> 00:07:31,210 of this responsibility. 127 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:35,346 The lives of the entire crew will be on your shoulders. 128 00:07:35,422 --> 00:07:37,914 You doubt my ability to fulfill this task. 129 00:07:37,991 --> 00:07:39,322 Ordinarily, not at all, 130 00:07:39,392 --> 00:07:41,451 but this is an unusual situation. 131 00:07:43,763 --> 00:07:45,959 After being in the collective... 132 00:07:48,168 --> 00:07:50,432 it wasn't easy for you to adjust to a ship 133 00:07:50,570 --> 00:07:53,631 with only 150 people on it, was it, Seven? 134 00:07:53,707 --> 00:07:55,004 How would you feel 135 00:07:55,075 --> 00:07:57,237 with only the Doctor for company? 136 00:07:57,310 --> 00:07:58,641 1 will adapt. 137 00:07:58,712 --> 00:08:01,409 Most humans don't react particularly well 138 00:08:01,481 --> 00:08:03,142 to long periods of isolation. 139 00:08:03,216 --> 00:08:05,378 Borg drones have even more difficulty. 140 00:08:05,485 --> 00:08:10,047 As you pointed out, I am neither human nor Borg. 141 00:08:12,726 --> 00:08:15,252 I can do this, Captain. 142 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:19,364 All right. 143 00:08:19,432 --> 00:08:20,695 I'll work with my senior staff 144 00:08:20,767 --> 00:08:23,566 to draw up a list of duties, but let me make it clear. 145 00:08:23,636 --> 00:08:25,365 The Doctor will be in command. 146 00:08:25,438 --> 00:08:28,703 You will follow his instructions just as you would follow mine. 147 00:08:28,775 --> 00:08:30,641 Follow the orders of a hologram. 148 00:08:30,710 --> 00:08:32,769 He's our Chief Medical Officer, 149 00:08:32,846 --> 00:08:35,406 and he is thoroughly grounded in Starfleet protocols. 150 00:08:35,548 --> 00:08:37,448 You will report to him. 151 00:08:39,652 --> 00:08:41,086 I understand. 152 00:08:50,530 --> 00:08:52,430 The Doctor's preparing the stasis units now. 153 00:08:52,532 --> 00:08:54,762 They should be ready by 1700 hours. 154 00:08:54,834 --> 00:08:58,099 And... how long will this be for? 155 00:08:58,171 --> 00:08:59,605 We don't know for certain. 156 00:08:59,672 --> 00:09:00,833 At least a month, 157 00:09:00,907 --> 00:09:04,207 maybe longer if the nebula is larger than we estimate. 158 00:09:04,277 --> 00:09:06,371 I've never been in long-term stasis. 159 00:09:06,479 --> 00:09:08,072 Are there any side effects? 160 00:09:08,148 --> 00:09:10,640 The Doctor assures me it'll be just like taking a nap. 161 00:09:10,717 --> 00:09:11,980 We'll go into the units; 162 00:09:12,052 --> 00:09:14,214 our cardiopulmonary systems will be slowed; 163 00:09:14,287 --> 00:09:16,984 neural activity suspended; and we'll wake up feeling 164 00:09:17,057 --> 00:09:18,855 as though we'd had a good night's sleep. 165 00:09:18,925 --> 00:09:20,518 There are things that can go wrong. 166 00:09:20,593 --> 00:09:21,924 At least, that's what I've read. 167 00:09:21,995 --> 00:09:23,121 We will be carefully 168 00:09:23,196 --> 00:09:25,392 monitored by Seven and the Doctor, 169 00:09:25,465 --> 00:09:27,297 who will check our vital signs four times a day 170 00:09:27,367 --> 00:09:28,926 and take care of any other problems. 171 00:09:30,136 --> 00:09:33,595 I assume that we've explored all the alternatives. 172 00:09:34,941 --> 00:09:37,569 I think we're all feeling uneasy about this, 173 00:09:37,644 --> 00:09:40,545 and I'd be lying if I said I don't have concerns myself, 174 00:09:40,613 --> 00:09:42,547 and I think it's about loss of control. 175 00:09:42,615 --> 00:09:45,107 We always feel better if we think we're in charge 176 00:09:45,185 --> 00:09:46,949 of our own circumstances. 177 00:09:47,020 --> 00:09:49,785 In stasis, we're giving up that control 178 00:09:49,856 --> 00:09:52,723 and no Starfleet officer likes to do that. 179 00:09:52,792 --> 00:09:56,319 But crews have been in stasis much longer than a month. 180 00:09:56,396 --> 00:09:58,160 I think we can handle this. 181 00:09:58,231 --> 00:09:59,289 All right? 182 00:09:59,365 --> 00:10:01,424 You're free until 1700 hours. 183 00:10:01,501 --> 00:10:02,627 I'll make a shipwide announcement 184 00:10:02,702 --> 00:10:03,692 when the Doctor's ready. 185 00:10:03,770 --> 00:10:04,760 Dismissed. 186 00:10:09,576 --> 00:10:11,510 Something else? 187 00:10:12,779 --> 00:10:14,838 I want you to tell me that this isn't a mistake. 188 00:10:14,914 --> 00:10:16,712 Your turn to get reassurance? 189 00:10:16,783 --> 00:10:19,912 Maybe. But my concern isn't about going into stasis. 190 00:10:19,986 --> 00:10:22,387 It's about who you're leaving in charge. 191 00:10:22,455 --> 00:10:24,150 You're worried about Seven. 192 00:10:24,224 --> 00:10:26,852 Maybe you need to step outside yourself for a minute. 193 00:10:26,926 --> 00:10:28,655 Look at the fact that here's someone 194 00:10:28,728 --> 00:10:30,025 who's butted horns with you 195 00:10:30,096 --> 00:10:31,723 from the moment she came on board; 196 00:10:31,798 --> 00:10:34,460 who disregards authority and actively disobeys orders 197 00:10:34,534 --> 00:10:35,626 when she doesn't agree with them. 198 00:10:35,702 --> 00:10:37,466 And this is the person I'm giving responsibility 199 00:10:37,570 --> 00:10:40,562 for the lives of this entire crew. 200 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:43,575 I suppose you want me to tell you I'm not crazy. 201 00:10:43,643 --> 00:10:45,008 In a nutshell. 202 00:10:45,078 --> 00:10:48,571 I know your bond with Seven is unique; 203 00:10:48,648 --> 00:10:50,309 different from everyone else's. 204 00:10:50,383 --> 00:10:52,681 From the beginning, you've seen things in her 205 00:10:52,752 --> 00:10:54,015 that no one else could. 206 00:10:54,087 --> 00:10:56,112 But maybe you could help me understand 207 00:10:56,189 --> 00:10:57,122 some of those things. 208 00:10:57,190 --> 00:10:58,123 I don't know if I can. 209 00:10:58,191 --> 00:10:59,590 It's just instinct. 210 00:10:59,659 --> 00:11:01,320 There's something inside me that says 211 00:11:01,394 --> 00:11:03,021 she can be redeemed. 212 00:11:03,096 --> 00:11:07,158 In spite of her insolent attitude, 213 00:11:07,233 --> 00:11:10,760 I honestly believe she wants to do well by us. 214 00:11:14,207 --> 00:11:15,902 That's good enough for me. 215 00:11:15,975 --> 00:11:18,740 See you at 1700 hours. 216 00:11:23,883 --> 00:11:26,682 If I have to take a nap for a month, 217 00:11:26,753 --> 00:11:29,450 I really would rather do it in my quarters. 218 00:11:29,522 --> 00:11:32,184 Everyone's being relocated here to Deck 14, 219 00:11:32,258 --> 00:11:34,386 SO we can monitor you more easily. 220 00:11:34,460 --> 00:11:36,451 Hop in. 221 00:11:36,529 --> 00:11:37,553 Come on, Tom. 222 00:11:37,630 --> 00:11:38,859 Sleepy time. 223 00:11:38,932 --> 00:11:42,232 What if we... had to get out in a hurry? 224 00:11:42,302 --> 00:11:45,567 You can unlock the unit from inside, Tom. 225 00:11:45,638 --> 00:11:49,472 Do I detect a hint of claustrophobia, Lieutenant? 226 00:11:49,576 --> 00:11:53,945 Why do they have to design these things like coffins? 227 00:11:54,013 --> 00:11:56,277 Should we replicate you a teddy bear? 228 00:11:56,349 --> 00:11:58,681 Sleep tight. 229 00:12:03,823 --> 00:12:06,588 Have no worries, Captain. 230 00:12:06,659 --> 00:12:08,991 You'll go to sleep, and the next thing you know, 231 00:12:09,062 --> 00:12:10,086 I'll be standing over you, 232 00:12:10,163 --> 00:12:12,393 telling you we're through the nebula. 233 00:12:12,465 --> 00:12:14,957 I'm leaving this ship in good hands. 234 00:12:15,034 --> 00:12:17,128 I have every confidence in both of you. 235 00:12:18,605 --> 00:12:20,539 See you in a month. 236 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:35,885 Well, it's just the two of us now. 237 00:12:47,734 --> 00:12:52,433 Personal Log, Seven of Nine, Stardate 51929.3. 238 00:12:52,505 --> 00:12:53,802 This is the tenth day 239 00:12:53,873 --> 00:12:56,240 of our journey through the Mutara nebula. 240 00:12:56,309 --> 00:12:59,335 I have created an efficient daily routine. 241 00:13:08,621 --> 00:13:11,682 Nutritional supplement 14-beta-7. 242 00:14:07,347 --> 00:14:11,181 Computer, adjust heading by .347 degrees starboard. 243 00:14:11,250 --> 00:14:13,218 Course adjusted. 244 00:14:24,731 --> 00:14:26,529 Seven of Nine to the Doctor. 245 00:14:26,599 --> 00:14:27,532 Go ahead. 246 00:14:27,600 --> 00:14:29,796 Lieutenant Paris has left his stasis unit 247 00:14:29,869 --> 00:14:30,893 and is unconscious. 248 00:14:30,970 --> 00:14:32,438 I'll be right there. 249 00:14:33,706 --> 00:14:36,403 Apparently, he's more claustrophobic than I thought. 250 00:14:36,476 --> 00:14:39,343 But he doesn't seem to have suffered any ill effects. 251 00:14:39,412 --> 00:14:41,073 Is this likely to happen again? 252 00:14:41,147 --> 00:14:42,945 It's not unheard of for people to come 253 00:14:43,015 --> 00:14:45,143 out of stasis and start wandering. 254 00:14:45,218 --> 00:14:46,811 Leave it to Mr. Paris to be 255 00:14:46,886 --> 00:14:49,150 just as much trouble now as when he's awake. 256 00:14:49,222 --> 00:14:50,656 You knew this might happen. 257 00:14:50,723 --> 00:14:52,054 Why complain about it? 258 00:14:52,125 --> 00:14:54,287 If you had even the slightest sense of humor, 259 00:14:54,360 --> 00:14:56,454 you'd realize I was making a small joke. 260 00:14:56,596 --> 00:14:58,621 Very small. 261 00:14:58,698 --> 00:15:00,359 Give me his vital signs. 262 00:15:00,433 --> 00:15:01,525 Please. 263 00:15:07,273 --> 00:15:08,968 Pulse 42. 264 00:15:09,041 --> 00:15:11,066 Body temperature 97.6. 265 00:15:11,144 --> 00:15:13,169 Blood pressure 100/50. 266 00:15:13,246 --> 00:15:14,805 Good. 267 00:15:14,881 --> 00:15:16,246 I will continue on my rounds. 268 00:15:16,315 --> 00:15:17,305 I think not. 269 00:15:17,383 --> 00:15:19,078 We're paying a visit to the holodeck. 270 00:15:19,152 --> 00:15:21,780 I have no time for frivolous pursuits. 271 00:15:21,854 --> 00:15:23,879 This isn't frivolous; it's essential. 272 00:15:23,956 --> 00:15:26,926 You've been getting more irritable and short-tempered 273 00:15:26,993 --> 00:15:28,654 - with each passing day. - So have you. 274 00:15:28,728 --> 00:15:30,355 That's only because I'm having to put up with you. 275 00:15:30,430 --> 00:15:32,626 I think you need a little brush-up course 276 00:15:32,698 --> 00:15:34,427 in how to get along with people. 277 00:15:34,500 --> 00:15:37,197 There is no one here to get along with. 278 00:15:37,270 --> 00:15:38,431 I'm here. 279 00:15:38,571 --> 00:15:41,233 This isn't a suggestion, and it's not a request. 280 00:15:41,307 --> 00:15:42,297 It's an order. 281 00:15:49,816 --> 00:15:51,113 Try one, Commander. 282 00:15:51,184 --> 00:15:53,175 Thank you, Neelix. 283 00:15:53,252 --> 00:15:54,276 Captain? 284 00:15:54,353 --> 00:15:55,650 Ooh, thank you. 285 00:15:55,721 --> 00:15:57,189 What have we here? 286 00:15:57,256 --> 00:15:58,348 Delicious. 287 00:16:03,429 --> 00:16:05,955 Join the party, Seven. 288 00:16:06,032 --> 00:16:08,592 It's no fun to stand there by yourself. 289 00:16:08,668 --> 00:16:10,966 I have no desire to have fun. 290 00:16:11,037 --> 00:16:11,970 No? 291 00:16:12,038 --> 00:16:14,905 I'm attempting to recalibrate the warp field, 292 00:16:14,974 --> 00:16:18,205 in order to resist the nebula's radiation. 293 00:16:18,277 --> 00:16:22,111 I understand you have some knowledge of warp field theory. 294 00:16:22,181 --> 00:16:24,479 Perhaps you could assist me. 295 00:16:27,186 --> 00:16:29,120 I'd be happy to give it a try. 296 00:16:29,188 --> 00:16:30,952 Let's see... 297 00:16:31,023 --> 00:16:34,220 the subspace field matrix looks right... 298 00:16:34,293 --> 00:16:35,226 Captain? 299 00:16:35,294 --> 00:16:36,853 Excuse me a minute. 300 00:16:36,929 --> 00:16:38,693 Perhaps you could help, as well. 301 00:16:38,764 --> 00:16:40,289 We're attempting to find 302 00:16:40,366 --> 00:16:42,232 a stronger warp field calibration. 303 00:16:42,301 --> 00:16:43,826 How interesting. 304 00:16:43,903 --> 00:16:46,838 Maybe if we vary the EM stress parameters, 305 00:16:46,906 --> 00:16:49,671 the warp field dynamic would increase. 306 00:16:49,742 --> 00:16:51,540 Excellent idea, Captain. 307 00:16:51,611 --> 00:16:53,841 And if the warp coils were re-phased, 308 00:16:53,913 --> 00:16:56,439 it would increase power to the nacelles. 309 00:16:56,582 --> 00:16:57,777 There is an additional problem. 310 00:16:57,850 --> 00:16:59,113 We must compensate 311 00:16:59,185 --> 00:17:01,517 for a subspace induction drag on the engines. 312 00:17:01,587 --> 00:17:03,715 Pardon me, Captain, Mr. Neelix. 313 00:17:03,789 --> 00:17:06,156 Computer, freeze program. 314 00:17:07,660 --> 00:17:09,492 You're completely missing the point 315 00:17:09,562 --> 00:17:10,723 of this exercise. 316 00:17:10,796 --> 00:17:12,389 You're supposed to be mixing and mingling, 317 00:17:12,498 --> 00:17:14,865 not working on engineering problems. 318 00:17:14,934 --> 00:17:16,959 You ordered me to participate in this program. 319 00:17:17,036 --> 00:17:19,164 You did not specify topics of conversation. 320 00:17:19,238 --> 00:17:20,399 You're splitting hairs. 321 00:17:20,473 --> 00:17:21,406 You know very well what purpose 322 00:17:21,541 --> 00:17:23,236 this program is supposed to serve. 323 00:17:23,309 --> 00:17:25,403 I find that it serves no purpose whatsoever. 324 00:17:25,545 --> 00:17:27,309 Because you're being intentionally perverse. 325 00:17:27,380 --> 00:17:29,144 Holodecks are a pointless endeavor 326 00:17:29,215 --> 00:17:31,309 fulfilling some human need to fantasize. 327 00:17:31,384 --> 00:17:32,818 I have no such need. 328 00:17:32,885 --> 00:17:34,910 What you need is some editorial skill 329 00:17:34,987 --> 00:17:36,512 in your self-expression. 330 00:17:36,589 --> 00:17:38,853 Between impulse and action, there is a realm 331 00:17:38,925 --> 00:17:41,223 of good taste begging for your acquaintance. 332 00:17:41,294 --> 00:17:43,763 I find your self-expression ponderous. 333 00:17:43,829 --> 00:17:45,729 And I can't put up with this for another month. 334 00:17:45,798 --> 00:17:47,425 We can arrange to avoid one another. 335 00:17:47,567 --> 00:17:48,534 I wish it were that simple. 336 00:17:48,601 --> 00:17:50,069 Unfortunately, you have to report to me 337 00:17:50,136 --> 00:17:51,968 four times a day, to keep me informed about the crew. 338 00:17:52,038 --> 00:17:54,837 We can minimize those reports. 339 00:17:54,907 --> 00:17:55,999 Warning. 340 00:17:56,075 --> 00:17:58,169 Emergency procedures in effect. 341 00:17:58,244 --> 00:18:00,440 Computer, what is the nature of the emergency? 342 00:18:00,580 --> 00:18:02,981 The antimatter storage tanks are failing. 343 00:18:12,258 --> 00:18:14,693 A cascade effect is in progress. 344 00:18:14,760 --> 00:18:16,660 The warp field coils are compromised, 345 00:18:16,729 --> 00:18:18,595 primary deuterium tank is rupturing, 346 00:18:18,664 --> 00:18:20,098 and the plasma conduits are ready to breach. 347 00:18:20,166 --> 00:18:21,292 This is awful. 348 00:18:21,367 --> 00:18:23,028 We have to eject the antimatter tanks. 349 00:18:23,102 --> 00:18:24,866 We've got to coordinate the effort. 350 00:18:24,937 --> 00:18:27,235 You go to Engineering; I'll go to the Bridge. 351 00:18:35,281 --> 00:18:36,407 Doctor to Seven. 352 00:18:36,549 --> 00:18:37,311 Yes, Doctor. 353 00:18:37,383 --> 00:18:38,316 It's worse than we thought. 354 00:18:38,384 --> 00:18:39,818 Engineering is flooded with plasma. 355 00:18:39,885 --> 00:18:40,818 You'll never get in. 356 00:18:40,886 --> 00:18:42,149 I believe I can survive long enough 357 00:18:42,221 --> 00:18:43,347 to eject the assembly. 358 00:18:43,422 --> 00:18:44,412 It's too late! 359 00:18:44,523 --> 00:18:46,548 Sensors show plasma conduits rupturing 360 00:18:46,626 --> 00:18:47,855 on Decks 7 and 13. 361 00:18:47,927 --> 00:18:49,122 I can doit. 362 00:18:51,297 --> 00:18:54,562 Seven! There's been another plasma discharge in Engineering! 363 00:18:54,634 --> 00:18:56,329 The hull is breaching. Get out! 364 00:18:58,404 --> 00:19:00,532 Seven, do you hear me?! 365 00:19:03,743 --> 00:19:06,007 It's all right, Doctor. 366 00:19:06,078 --> 00:19:08,046 False alarm. 367 00:19:16,822 --> 00:19:17,755 Look here. 368 00:19:17,823 --> 00:19:19,655 I think I've found the problem. 369 00:19:19,725 --> 00:19:22,387 There are malfunctions in a number of neural gel packs. 370 00:19:22,461 --> 00:19:26,022 As a result, false readings were fed to the sensors, 371 00:19:26,098 --> 00:19:28,157 which detected an emergency when there was none. 372 00:19:28,234 --> 00:19:31,067 We must repair them. 373 00:19:31,137 --> 00:19:33,401 They seem to be in sequence six-theta-nine. 374 00:19:33,472 --> 00:19:36,100 We'll need replacement packs and a repair... 375 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:37,370 repair kit. 376 00:19:40,513 --> 00:19:42,311 These tubes certainly weren't designed 377 00:19:42,381 --> 00:19:44,679 with creature comfort in mind. 378 00:19:44,750 --> 00:19:47,310 It seems to me the shipbuilders should've created a space 379 00:19:47,386 --> 00:19:48,649 in which one could walk upright. 380 00:19:48,721 --> 00:19:49,984 But they did not. 381 00:19:50,056 --> 00:19:51,581 It doesn't help to complain about it now. 382 00:19:51,657 --> 00:19:53,125 I'll complain if I want to. 383 00:19:53,192 --> 00:19:55,024 It's comforting. 384 00:19:55,094 --> 00:19:56,562 We can access sequence 385 00:19:56,629 --> 00:19:58,688 six-theta-nine from this junction. 386 00:20:08,741 --> 00:20:09,936 Odd. 387 00:20:10,009 --> 00:20:11,704 I've never seen this kind of neural activity 388 00:20:11,777 --> 00:20:12,767 in the gel packs. 389 00:20:12,845 --> 00:20:13,903 In what sense? 390 00:20:13,979 --> 00:20:16,448 The neurodes are discharging in random bursts. 391 00:20:16,515 --> 00:20:19,280 I would imagine the nebular activity is causing it. 392 00:20:19,351 --> 00:20:22,446 I'll take this back to Sick Bay for further study. 393 00:20:22,521 --> 00:20:23,716 I will reroute the command processors 394 00:20:23,789 --> 00:20:25,951 to bypass this series. 395 00:20:28,027 --> 00:20:30,257 This journey certainly hasn't lacked excitement. 396 00:20:30,329 --> 00:20:31,888 I can't complain about being bored. 397 00:20:31,964 --> 00:20:34,228 Since you find it comforting, you'll undoubtedly 398 00:20:34,300 --> 00:20:36,132 find something else to complain about. 399 00:20:37,703 --> 00:20:38,636 No doubt. 400 00:20:38,704 --> 00:20:39,694 You really should try it. 401 00:20:41,574 --> 00:20:42,473 What's happening? 402 00:20:42,575 --> 00:20:43,838 My... My program is degrading. 403 00:20:43,909 --> 00:20:44,899 The mobile emitter? 404 00:20:44,977 --> 00:20:45,910 I don't know. 405 00:20:45,978 --> 00:20:47,468 I have to get back to Sick Bay. 406 00:20:47,613 --> 00:20:48,671 Hurry! 407 00:20:48,748 --> 00:20:49,806 I am hurrying. 408 00:20:49,882 --> 00:20:51,111 If the mobile emitter goes off-line 409 00:20:51,183 --> 00:20:53,242 while I'm out of Sick Bay, my program may be irretrievable! 410 00:20:53,319 --> 00:20:54,878 Don't panic. It's counterproductive. 411 00:20:54,954 --> 00:20:56,046 That's easy for you to say. 412 00:20:56,122 --> 00:20:57,647 You're not facing cybernetic oblivion. 413 00:21:03,796 --> 00:21:04,729 Doctor... 414 00:21:04,797 --> 00:21:06,458 If that happens again, I'm a goner. 415 00:21:16,542 --> 00:21:18,533 Home, sweet Sick Bay. 416 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:21,808 I never thought I'd be so glad to see these walls. 417 00:21:21,881 --> 00:21:23,940 Give me the emitter. 418 00:21:29,688 --> 00:21:32,316 The electro-optic modulator is damaged. 419 00:21:32,391 --> 00:21:34,257 You're right. It's worthless. 420 00:21:34,326 --> 00:21:35,657 There's no way I can risk using it now. 421 00:21:35,728 --> 00:21:36,718 I'm stuck here. 422 00:21:36,796 --> 00:21:39,458 The nebula is having a deleterious effect 423 00:21:39,598 --> 00:21:40,997 on all the ship's technology. 424 00:21:41,066 --> 00:21:43,831 And we still have weeks to go. 425 00:21:43,903 --> 00:21:45,462 It's up to you to keep the ship running. 426 00:21:45,604 --> 00:21:47,868 We can't afford to break down in this nebula. 427 00:21:51,944 --> 00:21:54,208 I won't disappoint you. 428 00:22:13,766 --> 00:22:15,564 0600 hours. 429 00:22:15,634 --> 00:22:17,898 Regeneration sequence complete. 430 00:22:25,845 --> 00:22:30,715 Personal Log, Seven of Nine, Stardate 51932.4. 431 00:22:30,783 --> 00:22:33,218 The 29th day in the Mutara nebula. 432 00:22:34,687 --> 00:22:36,553 I believe I am beginning to feel the effects 433 00:22:36,622 --> 00:22:39,114 of this prolonged isolation. 434 00:22:39,191 --> 00:22:41,353 My dreams have been... 435 00:22:41,427 --> 00:22:44,124 disturbing... 436 00:22:44,196 --> 00:22:47,655 but I am determined to fulfill my responsibilities. 437 00:22:47,733 --> 00:22:48,962 With the Doctor confined to Sick Bay, 438 00:22:49,034 --> 00:22:51,401 I have taken on increasing duties. 439 00:22:51,470 --> 00:22:52,995 The ship's systems are beginning to require 440 00:22:53,072 --> 00:22:56,064 constant maintenance in order to avert disaster. 441 00:22:56,141 --> 00:23:00,703 This morning, I must purge the auxiliary plasma vents. 442 00:23:00,779 --> 00:23:02,406 End log. 443 00:23:11,056 --> 00:23:13,718 Computer, trim heading by .31 degrees port. 444 00:23:14,994 --> 00:23:16,359 Computer, respond. 445 00:23:18,063 --> 00:23:22,091 Computer, trim heading by .31 degrees port. 446 00:23:22,167 --> 00:23:23,931 Attempting to make correction. 447 00:23:24,003 --> 00:23:25,767 Please stand by. 448 00:23:25,838 --> 00:23:28,739 Attempting to make correction. 449 00:23:28,807 --> 00:23:30,366 Unable to comply. 450 00:23:30,442 --> 00:23:31,910 Manual override. 451 00:23:36,081 --> 00:23:38,413 Computer, initiate a level 4 diagnostic 452 00:23:38,484 --> 00:23:40,009 of your command processors. 453 00:23:40,085 --> 00:23:42,452 Diagnostic in progress. 454 00:23:42,521 --> 00:23:44,319 Astrometrics. 455 00:23:44,390 --> 00:23:46,085 Diagnostic complete. 456 00:23:46,158 --> 00:23:48,183 Analyze. 457 00:23:48,260 --> 00:23:52,925 Quantum failures are present in 33 percent of gel pack relays. 458 00:23:52,998 --> 00:23:54,932 Reroute all functional relays 459 00:23:55,000 --> 00:23:57,332 through subprocessor chi-one-four. 460 00:23:57,403 --> 00:23:59,804 Rerouting complete. 461 00:23:59,872 --> 00:24:02,967 Relay failures bypassed. 462 00:24:08,580 --> 00:24:11,709 Display Voyager's current position within the nebula. 463 00:24:14,486 --> 00:24:17,421 How long to complete passage through the nebula? 464 00:24:17,489 --> 00:24:19,423 Six days, five hours. 465 00:24:19,525 --> 00:24:20,856 Six days. 466 00:24:30,836 --> 00:24:32,668 Seven... 467 00:24:32,738 --> 00:24:34,729 help! 468 00:25:00,833 --> 00:25:02,323 Proximity alert. 469 00:25:02,401 --> 00:25:04,335 Vessel approaching. 470 00:25:04,403 --> 00:25:06,929 The vessel is hailing. 471 00:25:07,006 --> 00:25:08,770 Open a channel. 472 00:25:08,841 --> 00:25:10,275 Channel open. 473 00:25:10,342 --> 00:25:12,640 This is the Federation Starship Voyager. 474 00:25:12,711 --> 00:25:13,940 State your identity. 475 00:25:14,013 --> 00:25:15,276 I'm Trajis Lo-Tarik. 476 00:25:15,347 --> 00:25:17,372 I'm in need of a microfusion chamber. 477 00:25:17,449 --> 00:25:19,076 Would you consider a trade? 478 00:25:19,151 --> 00:25:20,812 Why are you in this nebula? 479 00:25:20,886 --> 00:25:23,821 Trying to get through it, as I imagine you are. 480 00:25:23,889 --> 00:25:26,085 Do you have liquid helium? 481 00:25:26,158 --> 00:25:27,091 You're fortunate. 482 00:25:27,159 --> 00:25:28,888 I have an ample supply. 483 00:25:28,961 --> 00:25:31,123 I'll beam you directly to our cargo bay. 484 00:25:31,196 --> 00:25:33,187 Seven of Nine-- 485 00:25:33,265 --> 00:25:35,757 that's an unusual name. 486 00:25:35,834 --> 00:25:38,098 How did you get it? 487 00:25:38,170 --> 00:25:40,002 It was my Borg designation. 488 00:25:40,072 --> 00:25:42,131 Borg? 489 00:25:42,207 --> 00:25:44,437 Never heard of them. 490 00:25:44,543 --> 00:25:47,808 Are you alone on this ship? 491 00:25:47,880 --> 00:25:50,349 No. The entire crew is here in stasis 492 00:25:50,416 --> 00:25:52,248 and our Doctor is in Sick Bay. 493 00:25:52,317 --> 00:25:54,411 I'm both pilot and crew on my ship. 494 00:25:54,486 --> 00:25:56,716 Fortunately, I happen to be resistant 495 00:25:56,789 --> 00:25:59,315 to the effects of the nebula. 496 00:25:59,391 --> 00:26:01,519 What about your technology? 497 00:26:01,593 --> 00:26:03,823 The radiation is causing damage to ours. 498 00:26:03,896 --> 00:26:07,799 I've had to rebuild my engines twice already. 499 00:26:07,866 --> 00:26:10,961 If you've been in the nebula for three weeks, 500 00:26:11,036 --> 00:26:12,697 you're doing well. 501 00:26:12,771 --> 00:26:14,398 I am hopeful our propulsion system 502 00:26:14,473 --> 00:26:17,033 will remain operational for the next six days. 503 00:26:17,109 --> 00:26:18,406 I'll admit I was surprised 504 00:26:18,544 --> 00:26:21,605 to find another ship headed toward me. 505 00:26:21,680 --> 00:26:24,411 No one has ever managed to cross the nebula. 506 00:26:24,483 --> 00:26:27,248 If it weren't necessary, we wouldn't be attempting it. 507 00:26:27,319 --> 00:26:28,809 I'm here by choice. 508 00:26:28,887 --> 00:26:31,788 I'm determined to be the first to get through. 509 00:26:31,857 --> 00:26:34,690 I've tried five times before and failed, 510 00:26:34,760 --> 00:26:36,854 but this time I'm sure I'll make it. 511 00:26:36,929 --> 00:26:39,591 I want to see what's on the other side. 512 00:26:39,665 --> 00:26:41,155 It is nothing remarkable. 513 00:26:41,233 --> 00:26:44,430 But I'll be the first of my kind to see it. 514 00:26:44,570 --> 00:26:48,939 Tell me, how are you handling the loneliness? 515 00:26:50,476 --> 00:26:51,841 What do you mean? 516 00:26:51,910 --> 00:26:53,207 You know what I mean. 517 00:26:53,278 --> 00:26:55,747 No matter what you say... 518 00:26:55,814 --> 00:26:58,476 you're all alone here. 519 00:27:04,923 --> 00:27:07,392 The microfusion chamber you requested. 520 00:27:07,526 --> 00:27:10,552 I've heard the drones can't stand being alone. 521 00:27:10,629 --> 00:27:12,893 They're too used to the collective. 522 00:27:12,965 --> 00:27:14,797 How could you know that? 523 00:27:14,867 --> 00:27:17,063 It's true, isn't it? 524 00:27:17,136 --> 00:27:19,503 You said you'd never heard of the Borg. 525 00:27:19,571 --> 00:27:20,868 Don't be offended. 526 00:27:20,939 --> 00:27:23,067 I've no grudge with them. 527 00:27:24,943 --> 00:27:27,037 You have what you asked for; now leave. 528 00:27:27,112 --> 00:27:30,548 I thought we could keep each other company for awhile, 529 00:27:30,616 --> 00:27:32,414 maybe have something to eat. 530 00:27:32,484 --> 00:27:33,417 No. 531 00:27:33,485 --> 00:27:35,977 And if I want to stay longer? 532 00:27:37,589 --> 00:27:39,318 You will not be accommodated. 533 00:27:47,466 --> 00:27:48,763 There's no need for this, you know. 534 00:27:48,834 --> 00:27:50,768 I mean you no harm. 535 00:27:50,836 --> 00:27:53,134 I think maybe you're a little paranoid. 536 00:27:53,205 --> 00:27:55,799 That's what loneliness can do to you. 537 00:27:55,874 --> 00:27:59,071 You'd be a lot better off to spend some time with me. 538 00:27:59,144 --> 00:28:01,010 We could get to know each other. 539 00:28:01,079 --> 00:28:02,046 Quiet. 540 00:28:02,114 --> 00:28:03,639 Seven! 541 00:28:03,715 --> 00:28:04,944 Help me! 542 00:28:06,451 --> 00:28:07,282 Seven! 543 00:28:15,961 --> 00:28:18,396 Seven of Nine to the Doctor. 544 00:28:18,530 --> 00:28:20,555 We have an intruder on board. 545 00:28:26,205 --> 00:28:28,003 He must have a cloaking device. 546 00:28:28,073 --> 00:28:29,939 Sensors show no alien life signs 547 00:28:30,008 --> 00:28:33,069 and no evidence of a ship. 548 00:28:33,145 --> 00:28:34,738 I've been working on my mobile emitter. 549 00:28:34,813 --> 00:28:36,247 I think I'm making progress, 550 00:28:36,315 --> 00:28:38,943 but I still can't leave Sick Bay. 551 00:28:39,017 --> 00:28:41,008 You'll have to try to track him down. 552 00:28:41,086 --> 00:28:43,020 Arm yourself, and use extreme caution. 553 00:28:43,088 --> 00:28:44,556 Warning. 554 00:28:44,623 --> 00:28:46,182 Deuterium tank levels 555 00:28:46,258 --> 00:28:49,626 are fluctuating beyond acceptable tolerances. 556 00:28:49,695 --> 00:28:51,424 The computer sounds like it needs a stimulant. 557 00:28:51,563 --> 00:28:53,622 It has been experiencing relay failures. 558 00:28:53,699 --> 00:28:56,634 I have not been performing my maintenance duties. 559 00:28:56,702 --> 00:28:58,033 Do what you have to, 560 00:28:58,103 --> 00:29:00,003 but keep an eye out for the alien. 561 00:29:00,072 --> 00:29:01,733 We have to assume he's up to no good. 562 00:29:03,408 --> 00:29:06,173 Seven... 563 00:29:06,245 --> 00:29:08,612 are you... frightened? 564 00:29:10,882 --> 00:29:13,146 I am Borg. 565 00:29:44,383 --> 00:29:45,714 Who's there? 566 00:29:47,953 --> 00:29:49,284 Seven. 567 00:29:49,354 --> 00:29:50,651 Help me. 568 00:29:50,722 --> 00:29:52,554 Seven. 569 00:29:54,926 --> 00:29:56,894 I'm dying, Seven. 570 00:29:56,962 --> 00:29:58,953 Don't let me die. 571 00:29:59,031 --> 00:30:02,433 The lives of the crew are on your shoulders. 572 00:30:05,837 --> 00:30:08,898 Seven, help me. 573 00:30:12,978 --> 00:30:14,605 Help, Seven. 574 00:30:14,680 --> 00:30:16,307 I need help. 575 00:30:16,381 --> 00:30:18,577 We need you, Seven. 576 00:30:23,722 --> 00:30:25,656 I'm dying, Seven. 577 00:31:00,792 --> 00:31:02,282 Seven of Nine. 578 00:31:02,361 --> 00:31:04,921 That's an unusual name. 579 00:31:04,996 --> 00:31:06,828 How did you get it? 580 00:31:08,100 --> 00:31:09,431 Don't want to answer me? 581 00:31:09,501 --> 00:31:11,196 That's all right. I don't mind. 582 00:31:11,269 --> 00:31:13,294 I know you're not yourself today. 583 00:31:13,372 --> 00:31:16,342 But you might be interested in what I'm doing now. 584 00:31:16,408 --> 00:31:18,809 I know your sensors can't detect me, 585 00:31:18,877 --> 00:31:22,336 so if you want to know where I am, you'll have to ask. 586 00:31:23,815 --> 00:31:24,839 Playing stubborn? 587 00:31:24,916 --> 00:31:26,281 That's a mistake. 588 00:31:26,351 --> 00:31:29,446 It could lead to an unfortunate accident. 589 00:31:29,521 --> 00:31:31,819 Just to prove I'm willing to give you a fair chance, 590 00:31:31,890 --> 00:31:33,984 I'll ask you: What would happen 591 00:31:34,059 --> 00:31:38,360 if the structural integrity around the warp coils collapsed? 592 00:31:38,430 --> 00:31:42,697 You wouldn't have much time to keep them from rupturing. 593 00:31:56,982 --> 00:32:00,316 I couldn't bring myself to destroy your ship. 594 00:32:00,385 --> 00:32:03,411 I hope you're not afraid of the dark. 595 00:32:03,522 --> 00:32:05,081 Where are you? 596 00:32:05,157 --> 00:32:07,057 Finally. I'm glad you're responding. 597 00:32:07,125 --> 00:32:09,150 It's going to be much more interesting 598 00:32:09,227 --> 00:32:10,888 if we play this game together. 599 00:32:10,962 --> 00:32:12,896 Your location. 600 00:32:12,964 --> 00:32:15,433 A long way from you, on the Bridge-- 601 00:32:15,567 --> 00:32:17,865 command center of your ship, I believe. 602 00:32:17,936 --> 00:32:20,234 I can do just about anything from here. 603 00:32:20,305 --> 00:32:22,364 Seven! Help! 604 00:32:44,329 --> 00:32:45,353 Seven to Trajis. 605 00:32:45,430 --> 00:32:46,761 Are you still there? 606 00:32:46,832 --> 00:32:48,197 Of course. 607 00:32:48,266 --> 00:32:50,234 Do you think I'd leave now? 608 00:32:50,302 --> 00:32:51,997 I am enjoying this game. 609 00:32:52,070 --> 00:32:53,162 What's next? 610 00:32:53,238 --> 00:32:54,228 That's better. 611 00:32:54,306 --> 00:32:55,899 Well, let's just imagine 612 00:32:55,974 --> 00:32:59,103 that one of the photon torpedoes was activated 613 00:32:59,177 --> 00:33:00,474 but not ejected. 614 00:33:00,545 --> 00:33:02,980 I would have to get to the torpedo bay quickly. 615 00:33:03,048 --> 00:33:04,982 And even then, you might be too late, 616 00:33:05,050 --> 00:33:06,745 but, of course, you have to try. 617 00:33:06,818 --> 00:33:08,047 Let's play another game. 618 00:33:08,119 --> 00:33:10,383 Let's imagine that the oxygen on the Bridge 619 00:33:10,455 --> 00:33:11,388 has been depleted. 620 00:33:11,456 --> 00:33:12,423 What? 621 00:33:12,491 --> 00:33:14,323 What do you suppose the results might be? 622 00:33:16,394 --> 00:33:18,988 Computer, seal the Bridge with a level-3 force field. 623 00:33:19,064 --> 00:33:21,123 Bridge sealed. 624 00:33:26,571 --> 00:33:28,300 Seven of Nine to the Doctor. 625 00:33:28,373 --> 00:33:29,397 I'm here. 626 00:33:29,474 --> 00:33:31,238 I have incapacitated the alien. 627 00:33:31,309 --> 00:33:33,004 He will not trouble us again. 628 00:33:33,078 --> 00:33:34,102 Good work. 629 00:33:34,179 --> 00:33:36,147 I have my mobile emitter back on line. 630 00:33:36,214 --> 00:33:36,942 Where are you now? 631 00:33:37,015 --> 00:33:38,005 In Engineering. 632 00:33:38,083 --> 00:33:39,107 I'll be right there. 633 00:33:39,184 --> 00:33:41,448 I have interesting news about the neural gel packs. 634 00:33:41,520 --> 00:33:42,646 Acknowledged. 635 00:33:58,937 --> 00:34:01,406 In your heart, you knew you'd see me again. 636 00:34:03,074 --> 00:34:04,542 You can't defeat me. 637 00:34:04,609 --> 00:34:06,077 You're too weak. 638 00:34:07,913 --> 00:34:09,244 Don't come any closer. 639 00:34:09,314 --> 00:34:10,804 You couldn't stand being alone, could you? 640 00:34:10,882 --> 00:34:13,317 You felt vulnerable, afraid, 641 00:34:13,385 --> 00:34:15,786 because you know what you are. 642 00:34:15,854 --> 00:34:17,151 Stop. 643 00:34:17,222 --> 00:34:19,691 At first, you thought you could become human, 644 00:34:19,758 --> 00:34:22,386 but now you know that's impossible, don't you? 645 00:34:22,460 --> 00:34:24,690 You're Borg. 646 00:34:24,763 --> 00:34:27,130 That's what you're meant to be-- 647 00:34:27,198 --> 00:34:28,688 one of many. 648 00:34:28,767 --> 00:34:31,429 But your days of power are gone. 649 00:34:31,570 --> 00:34:33,902 You're all alone now... 650 00:34:33,972 --> 00:34:36,839 weak, pathetic. 651 00:34:36,908 --> 00:34:38,842 Don't come any closer. I'll kill you. 652 00:34:38,910 --> 00:34:40,071 Seven? 653 00:34:40,145 --> 00:34:41,544 Be careful, Doctor! He's dangerous! 654 00:34:45,150 --> 00:34:46,982 Who are you talking to? 655 00:34:49,721 --> 00:34:51,951 Where did he go? 656 00:34:52,023 --> 00:34:53,422 There's no one else here. 657 00:34:53,491 --> 00:34:54,981 He was. He was right here. 658 00:34:55,060 --> 00:34:56,391 Seven... 659 00:34:56,461 --> 00:34:57,895 you're hallucinating. 660 00:34:57,963 --> 00:34:59,397 No, I saw him! 661 00:34:59,464 --> 00:35:02,866 There was no one else in this room. 662 00:35:05,437 --> 00:35:07,405 You mean I imagined him. 663 00:35:07,539 --> 00:35:09,132 Yes. 664 00:35:09,207 --> 00:35:11,642 I heard Lieutenant Paris call for help. 665 00:35:11,710 --> 00:35:13,735 I saw him and the others. 666 00:35:15,380 --> 00:35:17,815 Did I imagine them, as well? 667 00:35:17,882 --> 00:35:19,281 I believe so. 668 00:35:19,351 --> 00:35:20,944 When I studied the gel pack, 669 00:35:21,019 --> 00:35:24,319 I discovered the radiation was producing a degradation 670 00:35:24,389 --> 00:35:25,686 in the synaptic relays. 671 00:35:25,757 --> 00:35:28,351 I'm guessing there's been a similar effect 672 00:35:28,426 --> 00:35:29,825 on your Borg implants. 673 00:35:29,894 --> 00:35:31,089 The radiation 674 00:35:31,162 --> 00:35:33,096 could be altering the neurotransmitter levels 675 00:35:33,164 --> 00:35:35,690 in your sensory nodes. 676 00:35:35,767 --> 00:35:38,259 That would explain why you're hearing voices... 677 00:35:38,336 --> 00:35:40,270 seeing images. 678 00:35:40,338 --> 00:35:41,965 But they seemed real. 679 00:35:42,040 --> 00:35:44,441 Hallucinations usually are. 680 00:35:44,509 --> 00:35:46,136 That's what makes them so frightening. 681 00:35:51,816 --> 00:35:54,649 Once, when I was a drone... 682 00:35:54,719 --> 00:35:58,053 I was separated from the collective for two hours. 683 00:35:59,858 --> 00:36:02,190 I experienced panic... 684 00:36:02,260 --> 00:36:03,887 and apprehension. 685 00:36:06,264 --> 00:36:09,666 I am feeling that way now. 686 00:36:09,734 --> 00:36:12,533 I'll do everything I can to help you. 687 00:36:12,604 --> 00:36:14,038 We'll get you to Sick Bay. 688 00:36:14,105 --> 00:36:17,200 An anti-psychotic may help-- at least until I determine 689 00:36:17,275 --> 00:36:19,869 just what neural functions are being affected. 690 00:36:19,944 --> 00:36:20,934 What was that? 691 00:36:21,012 --> 00:36:22,104 Warning. 692 00:36:22,180 --> 00:36:26,208 Primary EPS conduits are overloading. 693 00:36:26,284 --> 00:36:28,616 I tied my mobile emitter into the EPS conduits. 694 00:36:30,955 --> 00:36:33,356 Computer, access the EPS conduits. 695 00:36:33,425 --> 00:36:34,824 Unable to comply. 696 00:36:34,893 --> 00:36:36,224 My program's going off-line. 697 00:36:36,294 --> 00:36:37,284 No! 698 00:36:37,362 --> 00:36:38,420 Warning. 699 00:36:38,496 --> 00:36:41,522 Primary EPS conduits overloading. 700 00:36:41,599 --> 00:36:43,226 Secondary systems are failing. 701 00:36:43,301 --> 00:36:44,826 Seven, you've got to hang on. 702 00:36:44,903 --> 00:36:46,337 Repair the EPS conduits. 703 00:36:46,404 --> 00:36:47,997 Everything depends on you now. 704 00:36:48,073 --> 00:36:49,563 I cannot function alone. 705 00:36:49,641 --> 00:36:50,699 You have to. 706 00:36:50,775 --> 00:36:52,641 You're the only way we can survive. 707 00:36:54,212 --> 00:36:56,180 No! 708 00:37:10,395 --> 00:37:13,365 Display Voyager's current position within the nebula. 709 00:37:13,431 --> 00:37:14,796 It doesn't matter. 710 00:37:14,866 --> 00:37:16,163 You won't make it. 711 00:37:17,736 --> 00:37:20,637 Computer, how long before Voyager is out of the nebula? 712 00:37:20,705 --> 00:37:23,140 17 hours, 11 minutes. 713 00:37:23,208 --> 00:37:24,676 That's an eternity. 714 00:37:24,743 --> 00:37:26,404 Go away. 715 00:37:26,478 --> 00:37:29,607 You can try to shut me out, but it won't work. 716 00:37:29,681 --> 00:37:30,807 Warning. 717 00:37:30,882 --> 00:37:34,147 Propulsion system failure in progress. 718 00:37:49,000 --> 00:37:53,437 Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix Zero One. 719 00:37:53,538 --> 00:37:55,438 You have left the collective. 720 00:37:55,540 --> 00:37:57,167 It was a foolish decision. 721 00:37:57,242 --> 00:37:58,437 Now you are alone. 722 00:37:58,576 --> 00:38:00,806 You have lost the many; you are only one. 723 00:38:00,879 --> 00:38:05,544 You have become human, weak, pathetic. 724 00:38:08,219 --> 00:38:09,948 Humans do not have our strength. 725 00:38:10,021 --> 00:38:11,250 They are imperfect. 726 00:38:11,322 --> 00:38:12,721 Now you are imperfect as well. 727 00:38:12,791 --> 00:38:13,724 No. 728 00:38:13,792 --> 00:38:14,953 You will not survive. 729 00:38:15,026 --> 00:38:17,154 You cannot survive without the collective. 730 00:38:17,228 --> 00:38:18,195 1 will adapt. 731 00:38:18,263 --> 00:38:20,698 By becoming weaker, less perfect. 732 00:38:20,765 --> 00:38:22,563 1 will adapt as an individual. 733 00:38:22,634 --> 00:38:24,398 One. One alone. 734 00:38:24,469 --> 00:38:26,062 A Borg cannot be one. 735 00:38:26,137 --> 00:38:27,798 I will become stronger. 736 00:38:27,872 --> 00:38:29,397 A Borg cannot be one. 737 00:38:29,507 --> 00:38:31,669 She will die as one-- 738 00:38:31,743 --> 00:38:34,678 weak, detached, isolated. 739 00:38:34,746 --> 00:38:37,078 One Borg cannot survive. 740 00:38:37,148 --> 00:38:38,741 I am an individual. 741 00:38:38,817 --> 00:38:40,251 I will survive alone. 742 00:38:40,318 --> 00:38:42,650 No. You are weak. 743 00:38:52,197 --> 00:38:53,392 You will die 744 00:38:53,464 --> 00:38:56,058 alone. 745 00:39:00,438 --> 00:39:03,237 He's right. 746 00:39:03,308 --> 00:39:05,367 You're in pain, Seven. 747 00:39:05,443 --> 00:39:07,639 I can help you. 748 00:39:07,712 --> 00:39:09,510 Bridge. 749 00:39:09,581 --> 00:39:11,606 You don't have to beg me. 750 00:39:11,683 --> 00:39:13,276 You don't even have to ask. 751 00:39:13,351 --> 00:39:16,218 All you have to do is make a choice. 752 00:39:16,287 --> 00:39:18,346 I can survive alone. 753 00:39:22,794 --> 00:39:25,058 That's where you belong. 754 00:39:25,129 --> 00:39:26,654 No. 755 00:39:26,731 --> 00:39:28,927 End your pain. 756 00:39:29,000 --> 00:39:30,593 Just walk through that door, 757 00:39:30,668 --> 00:39:32,966 and you'll never be alone again. 758 00:39:33,037 --> 00:39:34,732 It's not real. 759 00:39:34,806 --> 00:39:35,739 Seven of Nine, 760 00:39:35,807 --> 00:39:36,968 resistance is futile. 761 00:39:37,041 --> 00:39:38,839 Bridge! 762 00:39:47,218 --> 00:39:49,619 Seven of Nine. 763 00:39:49,687 --> 00:39:51,314 You look a little worse for wear. 764 00:39:51,389 --> 00:39:53,084 I didn't know she was still on board. 765 00:39:53,157 --> 00:39:54,682 I never wanted her here in the first place. 766 00:39:54,759 --> 00:39:56,420 She won't be here long. 767 00:39:56,561 --> 00:39:57,858 She can't survive alone. 768 00:39:57,929 --> 00:40:00,125 I'm taking bets on how long she'll last. 769 00:40:00,198 --> 00:40:02,428 She'll fall apart before we leave the nebula. 770 00:40:02,533 --> 00:40:04,262 And then everybody will die. 771 00:40:04,335 --> 00:40:06,360 Well, blame me. I put my trust in her. 772 00:40:06,437 --> 00:40:08,064 I should've known better. 773 00:40:08,139 --> 00:40:12,098 Warning. Propulsion system failure in progress. 774 00:40:12,176 --> 00:40:14,645 What is she doing now? 775 00:40:14,712 --> 00:40:16,942 She's trying to keep the engines on line. 776 00:40:17,015 --> 00:40:17,811 Place your bets. 777 00:40:17,882 --> 00:40:18,815 Anybody think she can do it? 778 00:40:18,883 --> 00:40:19,816 I'll lay odds she can't. 779 00:40:19,884 --> 00:40:21,113 Computer, how long until 780 00:40:21,185 --> 00:40:22,778 the ship is out of the nebula? 781 00:40:22,854 --> 00:40:24,049 41 minutes. 782 00:40:24,122 --> 00:40:25,453 Too long. She won't make it. 783 00:40:25,590 --> 00:40:26,716 That's an eternity. 784 00:40:26,791 --> 00:40:28,759 Computer, reroute available power from weapons, 785 00:40:28,826 --> 00:40:31,659 sensors and environmental controls to the engines. 786 00:40:31,729 --> 00:40:33,458 Warning. Propulsion system failure in progress. 787 00:40:33,531 --> 00:40:36,330 Reroute all available power to the engines. 788 00:40:36,401 --> 00:40:38,335 Propulsion systems have failed. 789 00:40:38,403 --> 00:40:39,871 All engines are off-line. 790 00:40:39,938 --> 00:40:41,929 She's got herself a real problem now. 791 00:40:42,006 --> 00:40:43,167 I'll say. 792 00:40:43,241 --> 00:40:45,471 She's taken power from every available system, 793 00:40:45,610 --> 00:40:46,941 and it's still not enough. 794 00:40:47,011 --> 00:40:48,376 But if she fails to get the ship moving, 795 00:40:48,446 --> 00:40:50,005 everyone on board will die. 796 00:40:50,081 --> 00:40:51,014 What do you think she'll do? 797 00:40:51,082 --> 00:40:52,072 I know what she's thinking. 798 00:40:52,150 --> 00:40:54,118 She's thinking if she could take power 799 00:40:54,185 --> 00:40:57,177 from the stasis units on Deck 14, she might be able 800 00:40:57,255 --> 00:40:59,349 to get those engines back on line. 801 00:40:59,424 --> 00:41:01,483 But that would mean sacrificing some of the crew. 802 00:41:01,559 --> 00:41:03,425 I don't think that would bother her too much. 803 00:41:03,494 --> 00:41:05,326 What matters to Seven is efficiency. 804 00:41:05,396 --> 00:41:08,661 Sacrificing a few to save many would be an efficient plan. 805 00:41:08,733 --> 00:41:11,532 She's already killed millions; would a few more matter? 806 00:41:11,602 --> 00:41:14,628 Computer, divert power from stasis units 1 through 10, 807 00:41:14,706 --> 00:41:16,640 and reroute to the propulsion systems. 808 00:41:16,708 --> 00:41:18,437 Engines are back on line. 809 00:41:18,509 --> 00:41:19,738 Resume course. 810 00:41:19,811 --> 00:41:22,178 Look at that. She did it! 811 00:41:22,246 --> 00:41:24,010 But those people she disconnected 812 00:41:24,082 --> 00:41:25,379 are going to die. 813 00:41:25,450 --> 00:41:27,714 I win. I knew she didn't care about them. 814 00:41:35,526 --> 00:41:37,119 Come to watch them die? 815 00:41:39,464 --> 00:41:40,795 Warning. 816 00:41:40,865 --> 00:41:43,061 Power to stasis units has failed. 817 00:41:43,134 --> 00:41:45,603 Computer, how long to complete passage through the nebula? 818 00:41:45,670 --> 00:41:46,796 11 minutes. 819 00:41:46,871 --> 00:41:48,236 They won't last that long. 820 00:41:48,306 --> 00:41:50,468 What do you do now, Seven? 821 00:41:50,575 --> 00:41:51,940 It's all up to you. 822 00:41:55,613 --> 00:41:57,581 Computer, cut life support to all decks 823 00:41:57,648 --> 00:42:00,049 and reroute available power to the stasis units. 824 00:42:00,118 --> 00:42:03,748 That will keep them alive, but what about you? 825 00:42:03,821 --> 00:42:08,088 No oxygen, no heat. 826 00:42:09,827 --> 00:42:11,795 Good-bye, Seven. 827 00:42:19,370 --> 00:42:21,532 I am Seven of Nine. 828 00:42:24,042 --> 00:42:25,942 I am alone... 829 00:42:26,010 --> 00:42:28,001 but I will adapt. 830 00:42:30,982 --> 00:42:33,007 I will... 831 00:42:44,462 --> 00:42:46,692 She's coming to. 832 00:42:49,901 --> 00:42:51,096 Not so fast. 833 00:42:51,169 --> 00:42:53,365 Get your bearings first. 834 00:42:53,438 --> 00:42:54,564 The crew? 835 00:42:54,639 --> 00:42:57,734 We came through the nebula in fine shape, thanks to you. 836 00:42:57,809 --> 00:42:59,368 You were the one we almost lost. 837 00:42:59,444 --> 00:43:01,003 When the ship cleared the nebula, 838 00:43:01,079 --> 00:43:03,878 the Doctor came back on line and found you unconscious. 839 00:43:03,948 --> 00:43:06,280 He reinitiated life support and woke the crew. 840 00:43:06,350 --> 00:43:08,409 He tells us you've had quite an adventure. 841 00:43:08,553 --> 00:43:10,214 It was... 842 00:43:12,023 --> 00:43:13,821 ...interesting. 843 00:43:13,891 --> 00:43:17,156 Well, when you're rested, I'd like to hear about it. 844 00:43:22,333 --> 00:43:24,062 I'm proud of you, Seven. 845 00:43:24,135 --> 00:43:26,729 You performed admirably. 846 00:43:26,804 --> 00:43:29,705 I am glad I was able to help. 847 00:43:34,846 --> 00:43:36,974 Neelix, this soup is great. 848 00:43:37,048 --> 00:43:38,413 What is it? 849 00:43:38,483 --> 00:43:40,212 It's my secret recipe. 850 00:43:40,284 --> 00:43:41,410 I've never told anyone what's in it. 851 00:43:41,486 --> 00:43:43,420 Why does that make me nervous? 852 00:43:43,488 --> 00:43:44,421 Oh, come on, Tom. 853 00:43:44,489 --> 00:43:45,456 Where's your sense of adventure? 854 00:43:45,590 --> 00:43:46,887 Not in my stomach. 855 00:43:46,958 --> 00:43:48,448 Food and mystery don't go together. 856 00:43:48,526 --> 00:43:49,550 I like to know what I'm eating. 857 00:43:49,627 --> 00:43:51,220 Coward. 858 00:43:51,295 --> 00:43:53,423 Lieutenants Paris and Torres, Ensign Kim. 859 00:43:53,498 --> 00:43:56,365 Seven. I'm surprised to see you here. 860 00:43:56,434 --> 00:43:58,903 May I join you? 861 00:43:59,971 --> 00:44:01,234 Sure. Have a seat. 862 00:44:01,305 --> 00:44:02,500 Have some soup. 863 00:44:02,573 --> 00:44:03,938 It's actually edible. 864 00:44:04,008 --> 00:44:07,774 I don't require nourishment at this time. 865 00:44:10,114 --> 00:44:12,879 felt the need for companionship. 866 00:44:14,986 --> 00:44:17,819 Well, after a month with only the Doc for company, 867 00:44:17,889 --> 00:44:18,981 I can understand it. 868 00:44:19,056 --> 00:44:21,423 Yeah. Uh, what was that like, anyway-- 869 00:44:21,559 --> 00:44:22,754 just the two of you? 870 00:44:22,827 --> 00:44:26,422 The Doctor was very helpful. I cannot fault him. 871 00:44:26,564 --> 00:44:27,531 Well, we owe you one. 872 00:44:27,598 --> 00:44:28,531 Yeah. 873 00:44:28,599 --> 00:44:30,328 Just think, 874 00:44:30,401 --> 00:44:31,800 we could've died in those coffins. 875 00:44:31,869 --> 00:44:34,133 I suspect you would've found a way out 876 00:44:34,205 --> 00:44:35,195 before that, Lieutenant. 877 00:44:35,273 --> 00:44:36,604 What do you mean? 878 00:44:36,674 --> 00:44:38,836 Lieutenant Paris refused to stay confined. 879 00:44:38,910 --> 00:44:41,436 On four separate occasions, the Doctor and I 880 00:44:41,546 --> 00:44:43,605 had to put him back into his stasis unit. 881 00:44:43,681 --> 00:44:46,378 Were you, um, locked in dark closets 882 00:44:46,450 --> 00:44:48,441 or something as a child? 883 00:44:48,519 --> 00:44:51,147 I just don't like closed places. 884 00:44:51,222 --> 00:44:52,417 I never have. 885 00:44:52,490 --> 00:44:53,719 I don't know why. 886 00:44:53,791 --> 00:44:56,726 Perhaps you dislike being alone.