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Captain's log, stardate 46357.4.

We have rendezvoused
with the starship Cairo

near the Cardassian border

for an urgent meeting
with Vice Admiral Nechayev.

Come.

May I present
Captain Jean-Luc Picard?

Admiral, welcome aboard.

Thank you.
That'll be all, commander.

- Can I get you some coffee, tea or--?
- Thank you, no, captain.

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

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

Space, the final frontier.

These are the voyages
of the starship Enterprise.

to explore strange new worlds,

to seek out new life
and new civilizations,

to boldly go where no one
has gone before.

The Cardassian forces,

which were recently withdrawn
from the Bajoran sector,

have been redeployed
along the Federation border.

They have mobilized three divisions
of ground troops,

and their subspace communications
have been increased by 50 percent.

We believe that they're preparing
for an incursion into Federation space.

Are the Cardassians ready
for a war?

I didn't say war, commander.
I said incursion.

Our intelligence report suggests
that they'll try to seize

one of the disputed systems
along the border.

We think they're gambling that
the Federation won't actually go to war

- over one system.
- Will we?

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

We have decided to send
the Enterprise

to meet with a Cardassian
representative in open talks.

We're hoping that the presence of
the Federation flagship on the border

will send a message
to their leadership

about just how seriously
we view this situation.

Where is Captain Picard?

The captain, your chief medical officer,
and security chief

have been reassigned.

That's all I can tell you for now.

Do any of you know Edward Jellico?

He is the commanding officer
of the Cairo.

I've heard of him.
I don't know that any of us have--

I'm giving him command
of the Enterprise this afternoon.

Captain Jellico helped to negotiate
the original armistice two years ago,

and I believe he's the most
qualified person to lead this mission.

The change of command
will take place at 1300 hours.

Thank you.

Admiral,

with all due respect,

it's not necessary to give Captain
Jellico command of the Enterprise

- just to conduct a negotiation.
- I disagree.

The Enterprise will be
in a dangerous situation,

and I want someone on the Bridge

who has a great deal of experience
with the Cardassians.

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

Halt.

Computer, freeze program.

You were five seconds slower
that time.

You increased the difficulty level, sir.

Mr. Worf, it's gonna be far more
difficult where we're going.

- Which is where, exactly?
- I'm sorry, I can't tell you that yet.

It would be helpful to know
something about our mission.

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

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

It must be positioned
so that the emitter array

blocks the entire passageway,
or it's useless.

Sorry. I was concentrating on
getting away from the last Cardassian,

or maybe it was the falling rocks.

I understand this is difficult.
All I can do is ask you to trust me.

All right, let's do it again.

All right, Mr. Worf,
I want you to time the doctor and me

through that first tunnel.

And this time, we're gonna
pick up those five seconds.

Welcome aboard, sir.
I'm Commander William--

William T. Riker, class of '57.
Graduated eighth in his class.

I'm looking forward
to serving with you.

Thank you. And I you.

I'm sure this change in command
has taken everyone a little by surprise.

Well, yes, sir.

It caught me by surprise too.
I must admit, I miss the Cairo already.

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

I can understand why you turned down
a ship of your own to remain aboard.

Yes, sir.

How many duty watches
does the crew stand?

We have a standard
three-shift rotation.

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

I'd also like to examine
the duty roster

and the crew evaluations
as soon as possible.

I want readiness reports from each
department head by 1400 hours

and a meeting of the senior staff
at 1500.

Do you prefer Will or William?

Um, Will, sir.

Where are my quarters, Will?

We have you assigned to cabin 735,
Deck Sev--

Deck 7. I'll see you at 1300 hours.

Yeah, I know.

Wearing these uniforms
always reminds me

of my first day at the Academy.

Attention to orders.

"To Captain Jean-Luc Picard,
commanding officer, USS Enterprise,

stardate 46358.1.

You are hereby requested and required
to relinquish command of your vessel

to Captain Edward Jellico,
commanding officer, USS Cairo,

as of this date.

Signed Vice Admiral Alynna Nechayev,
Starfleet Command."

Computer, transfer all command
codes to Captain Edward Jellico.

Voice authorization, Picard-delta-5.

Transfer complete.

USS Enterprise now under command
of Captain Edward Jellico.

- I relieve you, sir.
- I stand relieved.

Dismissed.

I wonder how permanent
this is gonna be.

I don't know.

They don't usually
go through the ceremony

if it's just a temporary assignment.

- Sore?
- Oh. Sore doesn't begin to describe it.

I know. I wish I could talk about it.

Most of the secondary systems
were changed at the last overhaul.

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

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

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

You don't have to mother me.

Uh...

How's your team shaping up?

Very well, but I would prefer
more recent intelligence

on the exact layout
of the installation.

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

Ah. Two years?

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

She gave me no choice.

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

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

You could pick up the telemetry
aboard the shuttle.

Now, that would
be extremely helpful.

Will.

Captain. Captain.

I believe we're scheduled
to arrive at the Cardassian border

during delta shift.

Please inform the delta tactical officer
that I want to launch a class-5 probe

just before we drop out of warp.

I was actually going to talk to you
about delta shift a little later, sir.

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

and I will tell Lieutenant McDowell
about the probe.

Is there a problem
with delta shift, Will?

There is no delta shift yet, sir.

I have spoken
to the department heads

about changing
from three shifts to four,

and they assure me
it's going to cause us

significant personnel problems.

So you have not changed
the watch rotation?

I was going to explain this to you
after the ceremony, sir.

You will tell the department heads
that, as of now,

the Enterprise
is on a four-shift rotation.

I don't wanna talk about it.
Get it done.

Now, that means that delta shift will
be due to come on duty in two hours.

I expect you to have it fully manned
and ready when it does.

Is that clear?

Yes, sir. If you'll excuse me, sir.

Captain.

He was your first officer
for five years?

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

Of course he is, Jean-Luc.

I'm sure it'll all work out.

Captain's log, stardate 46358.2.

The Enterprise is on course

for a rendezvous
with the Cardassian ship Reklar.

Fortunately, I still have time
to prepare the ship and crew

for the task ahead.

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

and the secondary generators.

I also want to run
the main deflector pathway

through the warp power grid

and the auxiliary conduits
through the lateral relays.

Now, you may have to reconfigure
the transfer interface.

Sir, the transfer interface was
not designed for that configuration.

It will take seven hours
to make those changes.

Sir, you may not be aware
that our normal interface

already routes auxiliary power
through three separate relays.

I'm aware of your
current design system.

It's not good enough.

If these negotiations fail,
we could find ourselves in a war zone,

and if that happens,
I wanna be loaded for bear.

- I'll get right on it.
- Good.

Now, these stations
should be devoted

to damage control and weapon status
from now on.

- See that they're manned at all times.
- Aye, sir.

Mr. Data, how long before
we reach the rendezvous point?

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

Schedule four battle drills,
one for each shift.

Run a series of simulated attacks
from a Cardassian squadron.

I want you to conduct the exercises
personally, Will. Get it done.

Oh,

and get that fish
out of the Ready Room.

Data, you're with me.

The power-transfer levels
need to be upgraded by 20 percent.

The efficiency of your warp coils
is also unsatisfactory.

Coil efficiency is well within
specifications, captain.

I'm not interested in the specs,
Geordi.

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

Fifteen percent?

That is an attainable goal.

But it will require realigning
the warp coil

and taking the secondary
distribution grid off-line.

Very good, Data.

- That's exactly what I want you to do.
- If we take this grid off-line,

we're gonna have to shut down
Exobiology,

the astrophysics lab
and Geological Research.

We're not on a research mission.
Get it done, in two days.

I believe that is also
an attainable goal.

If we utilize the entire
Engineering Department,

there should be sufficient manpower
available to complete the task.

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

Then you'd better get to it, Geordi.

Looks like you have
some work to do. Data.

J E?

- May I speak with you, captain?
- Deanna, come in, come in.

The latest masterpieces
from my son.

It's an elephant,

I think.

Definitely an elephant.

I'm glad you're here.

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

I'd be happy to, but first

I'd like to talk about how the change
in command is affecting the crew.

Ah.

I've noticed some resistance.

I wouldn't call it resistance,
more like uncertainty.

Most of them had served under
Captain Picard for several years.

They knew him,
and they knew what he expected.

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

and a new way of doing things,

and they're uncertain how to react.

I see your point.

This all could be very unsettling
to them.

And to you.

Perhaps everyone just needs time.

Time for you to get to know
and trust the crew,

and time for them to understand
how you want things done.

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

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

You've clearly given this
a lot of thought,

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

Please see to it that they make
the adjustment to the new routine

quickly and easily.

Ahh. I have a meeting with the new
security chief in five minutes,

so the duty roster will have to wait.

Thank you, counselor.

Oh, by the way,

I prefer a certain formality
on the Bridge.

I'd appreciate it if you wore a standard
uniform when you're on duty.

Of course, sir.

Commander,
he's asked me to completely reroute

half the power systems on this ship,
change every duty roster,

realign the warp coils in two days,

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

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

Captain Jellico
has made major changes

in every department on the ship.

I don't mind making changes,
and I don't mind hard work,

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

Somebody's gotta get him
to listen to reason.

It's not going to be me.
He's made that abundantly clear.

Well, then,
can I make a suggestion?

Talk to Captain Picard.
Maybe he can do something.

- We just need a little time.
- All right.

Come.

You all right, sir?

Yes, I am.

But the last time I had to train like this,
it was for the Academy marathon.

But I'm managing.

What can I do for you?

Mm. It's nothing urgent.
I'm sorry I bothered you.

Good night.

My orders are to maintain
radio silence

until we've completed the mission.

Well, the Enterprise
will be monitoring your channel

just in case you do need
to transmit a signal.

Bridge to Captain Jellico.

We've arrived
at the shuttle departure coordinates.

Did you launch the probe
I requested?

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

Thank you.

Jellico out.

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

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

I've read your reports, Jean-Luc.
I know you think highly of him.

It's not just my opinion.

He's been decorated
by Starfleet Command five times.

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

I think if you just gave him a chance,

you would find him
an outstanding officer.

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

The Cardassians aren't going
to listen to reason,

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

And the chances are,
you won't be coming back

from this mission of yours.

I want this ship ready for action,

and I don't have time
to give Will Riker or anyone else

a chance.

And forgive me for being blunt,

but the Enterprise is mine now.

Well, here's hoping
you beat the odds.

- Good hunting.
- Thank you.

Jean-Luca,

I believe this is yours.

Sh uttlecraft Feynman to Enterprise.
We have cleared the shuttlebay.

Acknowledged, Feynman. Good luck.

Thank you, Enterprise.

Well,

now that we're under way,

I can tell you about our mission.

Starfleet Intelligence believes
that the Cardassians are developing

a metagenic weapon.

Oh, my God.

I am not familiar with metagenics.

They're genetically engineered
viruses

that are designed to destroy
entire ecosystems.

When metagenic toxins are released
into a planet's atmosphere,

they immediately begin to mutate.

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

In a few days, everything is dead.

In a month,
the metagenic agent itself

breaks down
and dissipates completely,

leaving every city, every road,

every piece of equipment
perfectly intact.

Leaving the planet safe
to be conquered.

Wouldn't using such a weapon

pose as great a risk
to the attacker as to the target?

That's why metagenics
and other biological weapons

were outlawed years ago.

Even the Romulans have abided
with those agreements.

Starfleet Intelligence believes
that the Cardassians

are developing
a new delivery system,

one that would protect them
from accidental exposure to the toxin.

They believe that the Cardassians
are testing a way

of launching dormant metagenic
material on a subspace carrier wave.

So they could activate the toxins
after the launch,

thereby preventing
any accidental exposure.

Mm-hm.
And because the subspace wave

would appear
simply as background radiation,

no one would realize
what was happening

till it was too late.

Now, for the past few weeks,

theta-band subspace emissions
have been detected

coming from Celtris Ill.

These emissions may indicate

that a metagenic delivery system
is in operation.

- What do we know about Celtris Ill?
- Very little.

It was thought to be uninhabited
until these emissions were detected.

Starfleet believes that the Cardassians
may have a secret research lab

located somewhere below
the planet's surface.

Our orders are to penetrate
this Celtris Ill installation

and determine if the Cardassians are
actually building a metagenic weapon.

- And if they are?
- Destroy it.

At any cost.

When I was on the Stargazer,
we conducted extensive tests

using theta-band carrier waves.

One of the reasons I was selected
for this mission is my familiarity

with the methods used
for generating them.

Mr. Worf, your presence here
is obvious.

Doctor, your job will be
to locate and to destroy

any biotoxins we may find.

Celtris Ill is in Cardassian space.

How will we get there undetected?

I know a way of acquiring
some discreet transport.

Mr. Worf,
set a course for Torman V.

If he doesn't pay up,

I know three large Ferengi
who will not be so forgiving. Heh, heh.

I didn't do it.

We're not accusing you of anything.

What do you want, then?

We're looking for DaiMon Solok.

Why?

We have a business proposition
to discuss.

Solok is very busy.

Very important man. He isn't here.

But I could relay a message.

Good. Please,
will you tell DaiMon Solok

that we are interested
in transportation

to Celtris Ill?

- That's a Cardassian planet.
Uh-huh.

Now, we understand
that DaiMon Solok runs

cargo there from time to time.

Solok is no smuggler.

Yes, but if Solok were to go
to Celtris Ill for legitimate reasons,

we would be interested in quietly
booking passage for the journey.

I don't think he would be interested
in dealing with Federation spies.

You know,

I heard that Solok was quite a man.

Why, yes. Heh.

He is an extraordinary man. Heh.

That's why we came here,
because only Solok could help us.

I guess there's some things
even Solok can't do.

It's too bad,

because

if he could,

I would be very,

' Very...
' Yes?

...grateful.

When do you wanna leave?

Bevefly,

make sure that your tricorder
is keeping a precise map of the route.

- It'd be very easy to get lost in here.
- Right.

I'm picking up some subspace signals,
but I can't seem to get a lock on them.

That's typical
of theta-band emissions.

You have to compress
the detection bandwidth

in order to determine the fix.

The source emission
is 500 meters east of here

and 700 meters below.

Ah.

It's all right.
They're called lynars,

a kind of Celtran bat.
They're harmless.

Bats?

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

Of course not.

First officer's log, supplemental.

We have rendezvoused
with the Cardassian ship Reklar

to begin diplomatic talks

designed to ease tensions
along the border.

Gul Lemec has arrived. He's waiting
for you in the Observation Lounge.

Very good.
I'll be in my Ready Room.

Yes?

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

Did you want to meet
with Gul Lemec in here?

No.

The Observation Lounge
is appropriate.

I see.

Lemec is a Cardassian,

and Cardassians are like
timber wolves, predators.

Bold in large numbers,
cautious by themselves.

And with an instinctive need
to establish a dominant position

in any social gathering.

So you're trying to establish
a dominant position

by making him wait for you?

The trouble with wolves is that

sometimes in the fight for dominance,
one of them ends up dead.

In that case, the trick is

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

The floor is over 500 meters
down from here.

There doesn't seem
to be a way around.

We'll have to rappel from here.

This is sheer granite.

We'll have to use fusing pitons.

We could try to find
another way down.

Unfortunately, that would take
several hours. We don't have the time.

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

Of course not.

Now, remember to control
your descent,

- and don't get the lines tangled.
- I'll remember.

All right.

What is going on? I've been
waiting here for over an hour.

I'm Captain Jellico.

I believe you know
Commander Riker,

and this is
Lieutenant Commander Troi.

- Let's get to it, shall we?
- This treatment

is a deliberate insult
to the Cardassian Union.

I have been kept waiting here
for over an hour.

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

I did not agree to allow others
into this meeting.

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

I am not alarmed, but we did not--

A great many people are depending
on our efforts here, Gul Lemec.

We don't need to quibble
over minutiae.

I have come to negotiate a Federation
withdrawal from the borders,

not to be dictated to
by some mere captain.

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

If the Cardassian Union
truly wishes to discuss peace,

they can send someone who can
negotiate in a civilized manner.

Captain on the Bridge.

Let him stew for a few minutes,
then go in and tell him

that you've convinced me
to meet with him one more time.

Tell him I'm a loose cannon and that
he needs to be more reasonable

because I'm
such an unreasonable man.

Lemec will wanna bring
his own aides on board.

Pretend to be worried that I'll object,

and then give grudging permission
for two aides, no more. Understood?

- Aye, sir.
- Aye, sir.

Well, I'll say this for him:

He's sure of himself.

No, he's not.

The installation should be about
300 meters this way.

I don't suppose we'll be able to find
another way to get back up there.

- I doubt it.
- That's what I thought.

Hmm.

There's a lava tube beyond here

that runs for 75 meters.

Then it connects with another chamber.
We need to get through here.

This tube opens up
beyond this crack.

If we could widen the opening,

then we should be able
to crawl through. Mr. Worf.

A phaser set at level 16
should suffice.

Make it so.

Well done, Mr. Worf.

Gul Lemec. Pleasure.

May I present my aides,
Glinn Corak and Glinn Tajor.

Welcome aboard.

For the past three weeks,

you've been massing troops
in staging areas,

assembling strike forces,

and pulling ships
from their normal patrols.

We will not stand
for this clearly provocative behavior.

I see the Federation spy network

has again provided you
with faulty information.

We are conducting routine
training operations, nothing more.

Then I'm sure you won't mind if we
send a few starships into this sector

for our own training operations.

Your fleet deployments
do not concern us.

However, we are very concerned
with your refusal

to vacate those territories
along the border

which are clearly Cardassian.

You gave up your claims
on those territories

when you signed the armistice.

You couldn't take those worlds
by force,

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

Captain, please.
We should listen to them.

Gul Lemec, as you know,

the systems are still under negotiation
by the terms of the treaty.

Negotiations which we have pursued
in good faith.

Unfortunately, the Federation
has not been as forthcoming.

Soto speed up the process,
you are preparing for war.

We are preparing
to defend ourselves.

The Federation will not start a war.

That has always been your position.

However,

I have heard reports
that a small team from the Federation

has already been sent
into our territory.

Of course, I don't believe it.

Such an attempt
would almost certainly fail.

And even if it succeeded,

it would trigger a very serious response
on our part.

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

Then there's no need for worry.

A brief recess
would seem to be in order.

Very well.

Where is Captain Picard?

Reassigned.

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

It would be a shame if something
were to happen to such a, uh...

Such a noted officer.

Yes, it would.

Only a few more meters.

Beverly, get out of there!

Beverly!

I have her.

- Are you all right?
- I think so.

Next time,
you try bringing up the rear.

We're nearly there.
Can you continue?

Looks like a maintenance hatch
to the installation.

I'm picking up three
proximity sensors around it.

Sensor echoes established,

but the false image
will only last a few minutes.

The hatch is magnetically sealed,
but I believe I can bypass it.

I can't get a scan
from the other side of the hatch.

- It's been shielded.
- We have no choice.

Remember, aim low,
and fire in short, controlled bursts.

Ready.

Now.

There's no one here.

There's no lab.

It's a trap. Come on!

Captain!

Let's go.

- The captain.
- No.

There are five more of them
heading this way from another tunnel.

- Ugh!
- Come on.

Now.

Come on.

Captain on the Bridge.

What have you got, Will?

I'm not sure. We're picking up
a lot of coded messages

from a Cardassian planet
near the border.

- Which planet?
- Celtris Ill.

Can you detect any theta-band
subspace emissions

- coming from Celtris?
- There are some residual traces.

It seems that there were emissions
up until a few minutes ago.

Open a secure channel
to Admiral Nechayev.

Priority two.
Put it through to my Ready Room.

Aye, sir.

Captain?

Those emissions you were
so concerned about have just stopped.

I'd say, one way or another,
our friends have finished their task.

Have you heard from our friends?

- No.
- Let me know if you do.

I would very much
like to see them again.

So would I, admiral.

A challenge.

You should prove
an interesting challenge.

Possibly the most interesting to come
through that door in many years.

- What do you want?
- Why, you, of course.

Picard,

Jean-Luc.

Serial number:

SP-937-215.

Son of Maurice and Yvette Picard.

Born in La Barre, France.

Formerly captain of the Stargazer,

where you conducted
extensive studies

on theta-band subspace
carrier waves.

Don't look so surprised.

How could we have designed
a lure

for the captain
of the Federation flagship

unless we knew something
about his background?

So you concocted an elaborate ruse
to bring me here. Why?

In this room,
you do not ask questions.

I ask them, you answer.

If I am not satisfied
with your answers,

you will die.