1 00:00:02,200 --> 00:00:06,000 Captain's Log, Stardate 50049.3. 2 00:00:06,070 --> 00:00:08,840 We're conducting a mineral survey of Torga IV 3 00:00:08,900 --> 00:00:11,140 an uninhabited planet in the Gamma Quadrant 4 00:00:11,210 --> 00:00:14,090 believed to contain vast deposits of cormaline. 5 00:00:14,160 --> 00:00:17,130 Our mission is to determine the feasibility of establishing 6 00:00:17,200 --> 00:00:20,200 a mining operation on the planet's surface. 7 00:00:21,200 --> 00:00:22,700 Hey, Muniz. 8 00:00:25,290 --> 00:00:26,890 What do you think of this? 9 00:00:28,760 --> 00:00:32,190 It's a class-5 pyroclastic debris and ash. 10 00:00:32,260 --> 00:00:34,460 Same morphology we've seen all the way up, sir. 11 00:00:34,530 --> 00:00:36,380 How many times do I have to tell you 12 00:00:36,450 --> 00:00:37,810 to stop calling me "sir"? 13 00:00:37,880 --> 00:00:39,020 I'm not an officer. 14 00:00:39,090 --> 00:00:40,820 Well, you know more than they do. 15 00:00:40,890 --> 00:00:41,990 Well, I wouldn't go that far. 16 00:00:42,050 --> 00:00:43,450 But I do know more than you 17 00:00:43,520 --> 00:00:44,990 so listen to me while I try and teach you something. 18 00:00:45,060 --> 00:00:47,890 This morphology is not exactly the same. 19 00:00:47,960 --> 00:00:50,030 These deposits are more highly eroded. 20 00:00:50,100 --> 00:00:52,300 So? 21 00:00:52,360 --> 00:00:56,770 So... they're different, that's all. 22 00:00:56,840 --> 00:00:58,370 Just thought I'd point that out to you. 23 00:00:58,440 --> 00:01:00,090 I see. 24 00:01:00,160 --> 00:01:01,700 I thought maybe you just stopped 25 00:01:01,770 --> 00:01:02,840 to catch your breath. 26 00:01:02,910 --> 00:01:04,980 Me, out of breath? 27 00:01:05,040 --> 00:01:07,380 I was climbing mountains in Ireland 28 00:01:07,450 --> 00:01:08,580 before you were born. 29 00:01:08,650 --> 00:01:10,380 You mean "hills," don't you? 30 00:01:10,450 --> 00:01:12,780 They have gently sloping hills in Ireland. 31 00:01:12,850 --> 00:01:13,980 No mountains. 32 00:01:15,700 --> 00:01:16,870 But what do I know? 33 00:01:16,940 --> 00:01:19,410 After all, you're the mountain man... 34 00:01:19,480 --> 00:01:22,090 an old mountain man. 35 00:01:23,810 --> 00:01:25,280 You know something, Muniz? 36 00:01:25,350 --> 00:01:26,950 You're due for a transfer. 37 00:01:27,020 --> 00:01:30,220 How does waste extraction sound? 38 00:01:33,620 --> 00:01:35,490 How's it going, Chief? 39 00:01:35,560 --> 00:01:36,660 Fine, sir. 40 00:01:36,730 --> 00:01:38,860 We finished the survey of the south slope. 41 00:01:38,930 --> 00:01:41,290 What do you think, old man? 42 00:01:41,360 --> 00:01:43,000 Is this place worth mining? 43 00:01:43,070 --> 00:01:45,500 Absolutely. The cormaline is only a few hundred meters 44 00:01:45,570 --> 00:01:48,000 below the surface, and if my readings are correct 45 00:01:48,070 --> 00:01:51,170 it's one of the richest veins I've ever seen. 46 00:01:51,240 --> 00:01:52,440 Mr. Worf? 47 00:01:52,510 --> 00:01:54,680 Strategically, the planet's location 48 00:01:54,740 --> 00:01:56,410 would make it difficult to maintain 49 00:01:56,480 --> 00:01:58,580 adequate supply lines but not impossible. 50 00:01:58,650 --> 00:01:59,680 Hoya to Captain Sisko. 51 00:01:59,750 --> 00:02:01,310 Go ahead. 52 00:02:01,380 --> 00:02:04,430 Sir, our sensors have detected a ship dropping out of warp. 53 00:02:04,500 --> 00:02:05,790 What kind of ship? 54 00:02:05,850 --> 00:02:07,040 I'm not sure, sir. 55 00:02:07,110 --> 00:02:08,640 I can't get a good reading on it. 56 00:02:08,710 --> 00:02:10,410 Plasma leaks from its warp nacelles 57 00:02:10,480 --> 00:02:11,770 are disrupting our sensors. 58 00:02:11,840 --> 00:02:13,360 Whatever it is, it's fallen 59 00:02:13,430 --> 00:02:15,800 into the gravitational pull of the planet. 60 00:02:15,860 --> 00:02:19,000 It should enter the atmosphere near your position. 61 00:02:23,270 --> 00:02:24,570 Sir, the ship withstood the impact. 62 00:02:24,640 --> 00:02:25,810 Survivors? 63 00:02:25,870 --> 00:02:27,470 I can't determine that. 64 00:02:27,540 --> 00:02:30,030 We're having trouble penetrating the hull with our sensors. 65 00:02:30,100 --> 00:02:32,560 Beam us directly to the crash site. 66 00:02:44,230 --> 00:02:45,960 A warship. 67 00:02:46,030 --> 00:02:47,960 A Jem'Hadar warship. 68 00:03:33,180 --> 00:03:38,680 Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES 69 00:05:00,230 --> 00:05:02,260 DAX: No hull breach. 70 00:05:02,330 --> 00:05:05,260 The only damage I could find was a crushed guidance thruster 71 00:05:05,330 --> 00:05:06,600 if that's what it is. 72 00:05:06,670 --> 00:05:09,500 O'BRIEN: Captain, I think we have an access point. 73 00:05:09,570 --> 00:05:10,770 I'll be right there. 74 00:05:10,840 --> 00:05:12,540 So, my young friend 75 00:05:12,610 --> 00:05:14,190 what do you think we're looking at? 76 00:05:14,260 --> 00:05:16,080 An upside-down ship. 77 00:05:16,150 --> 00:05:17,280 ( chuckling ) 78 00:05:17,350 --> 00:05:18,460 An airlock? 79 00:05:18,530 --> 00:05:19,680 A maintenance hatch? 80 00:05:19,750 --> 00:05:20,680 Maybe. 81 00:05:20,750 --> 00:05:22,650 But this is a warship. 82 00:05:22,720 --> 00:05:26,070 On a warship, you want a big access point 83 00:05:26,140 --> 00:05:28,690 on the belly to... land troops. 84 00:05:28,760 --> 00:05:30,260 There's hope for you yet, Muniz. 85 00:05:30,330 --> 00:05:31,560 Can you open it, Chief? 86 00:05:31,630 --> 00:05:32,790 I think so. 87 00:05:33,800 --> 00:05:35,850 ( mechanical clanking ) 88 00:05:38,200 --> 00:05:39,800 Mr. Worf, take the point. 89 00:05:39,870 --> 00:05:41,200 T'Lor, you stay put. 90 00:06:27,370 --> 00:06:29,380 ( quietly ): Commander, secure the area. 91 00:06:58,550 --> 00:07:00,050 ( creaking ) 92 00:07:27,630 --> 00:07:28,640 ( gasps ) 93 00:07:47,400 --> 00:07:49,550 These men didn't die in the crash. 94 00:07:49,610 --> 00:07:51,280 They've been dead for hours. 95 00:07:51,350 --> 00:07:53,800 What killed them? 96 00:07:53,870 --> 00:07:56,440 Massive osteonecrosis. 97 00:07:56,500 --> 00:07:59,120 Every bone in their body's been shattered. 98 00:07:59,190 --> 00:08:00,170 O'BRIEN: Sounds like 99 00:08:00,240 --> 00:08:01,740 inertial damper failure. 100 00:08:01,810 --> 00:08:04,010 The ship accelerated... 101 00:08:04,080 --> 00:08:07,010 people were thrown into the bulkheads. 102 00:08:07,080 --> 00:08:10,130 Nobody was alive when this ship hit the planet 103 00:08:10,200 --> 00:08:11,870 yet it survived the impact. 104 00:08:11,940 --> 00:08:15,160 Whoever designed this baby knew what they were doing. 105 00:08:16,610 --> 00:08:19,410 No viewscreen, no chairs... 106 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:21,360 O'BRIEN: No EPS conduits. 107 00:08:21,430 --> 00:08:24,050 No microfusion initiators. 108 00:08:24,120 --> 00:08:25,450 No power converters-- 109 00:08:25,520 --> 00:08:27,450 at least none that I can find. 110 00:08:27,520 --> 00:08:29,250 I suppose getting this ship up and running 111 00:08:29,320 --> 00:08:30,770 won't be easy. 112 00:08:30,840 --> 00:08:33,670 I can't even determine if it has a warp drive. 113 00:08:33,740 --> 00:08:36,330 I wonder if this is what all the Jem'Hadar ships are like. 114 00:08:36,390 --> 00:08:37,810 The bigger question is: 115 00:08:37,880 --> 00:08:39,710 What's a Jem'Hadar ship doing all the way out here? 116 00:08:39,770 --> 00:08:41,150 We're at least three weeks away 117 00:08:41,220 --> 00:08:42,450 from the nearest Dominion outpost. 118 00:08:42,520 --> 00:08:45,320 Captain, there are 29 other bodies. 119 00:08:45,390 --> 00:08:47,140 No survivors. 120 00:08:47,210 --> 00:08:49,970 Can we use the runabout's tractor beam 121 00:08:50,040 --> 00:08:51,470 to haul this thing into orbit? 122 00:08:51,540 --> 00:08:54,080 This would be the greatest intelligence find 123 00:08:54,150 --> 00:08:55,330 in the last ten years. 124 00:08:55,400 --> 00:08:56,960 We're not going to leave it here to rust. 125 00:08:57,030 --> 00:08:58,030 What do you say, Chief? 126 00:08:58,100 --> 00:08:59,100 Well, we're not going 127 00:08:59,170 --> 00:09:00,620 to haul it out with a runabout. 128 00:09:00,690 --> 00:09:03,740 Then we need something with a little more muscle. 129 00:09:08,230 --> 00:09:10,560 BASHIR: We'll let the Major be the judge of that. 130 00:09:10,630 --> 00:09:12,160 QUARK: What I'm saying is 131 00:09:12,230 --> 00:09:13,830 if you're going to prosecute me 132 00:09:13,900 --> 00:09:16,800 I demand that you prosecute my coconspirator. 133 00:09:16,870 --> 00:09:18,230 I'm not a conspirator. 134 00:09:18,300 --> 00:09:19,500 What would you call yourself, Doctor? 135 00:09:19,570 --> 00:09:20,540 An idiot. 136 00:09:20,610 --> 00:09:21,970 ( mumbling ): I'll buy that. 137 00:09:22,040 --> 00:09:23,670 For asking your help in the first place. 138 00:09:23,740 --> 00:09:25,610 Would someone please tell me what's going on here? 139 00:09:25,680 --> 00:09:29,500 Quark brought aboard a shipment of Regalian fleaspiders 140 00:09:29,560 --> 00:09:30,900 without an import permit. 141 00:09:30,970 --> 00:09:32,300 He asked for them! 142 00:09:32,370 --> 00:09:34,070 The spiders were for you, Major. 143 00:09:34,140 --> 00:09:35,870 I can synthesize a drug from their venom 144 00:09:35,940 --> 00:09:37,170 which should improve your circulation. 145 00:09:37,240 --> 00:09:38,610 But I didn't know 146 00:09:38,670 --> 00:09:39,710 I needed a permit to import them. 147 00:09:39,770 --> 00:09:40,940 KIRA: So what's the problem? 148 00:09:41,010 --> 00:09:42,310 Fill out the paperwork. 149 00:09:42,380 --> 00:09:43,690 ODO: It's not that simple anymore. 150 00:09:43,760 --> 00:09:46,110 It seems that Quark took the opportunity 151 00:09:46,180 --> 00:09:49,450 to import illegal Regalian liquid crystals 152 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:51,550 along with the fleaspiders. 153 00:09:51,620 --> 00:09:54,320 The crystals are a highly intoxicating 154 00:09:54,390 --> 00:09:56,890 and sometimes dangerous aphrodisiac. 155 00:09:56,960 --> 00:10:00,430 What's love without danger? 156 00:10:00,500 --> 00:10:01,540 I don't have time for this. 157 00:10:01,610 --> 00:10:03,180 I just spoke with Captain Sisko. 158 00:10:03,250 --> 00:10:05,750 They found a crashed Jem'Hadar ship in the Gamma Quadrant. 159 00:10:05,820 --> 00:10:07,220 They need the Defiant right away. 160 00:10:07,290 --> 00:10:08,580 I'll be back in about a week. 161 00:10:08,650 --> 00:10:09,750 When do we leave? 162 00:10:09,820 --> 00:10:10,750 KIRA: I'm leaving right away. 163 00:10:10,820 --> 00:10:12,010 I'd say you have 164 00:10:12,070 --> 00:10:14,470 some legal problems to work out. 165 00:10:14,540 --> 00:10:16,810 Gentlemen... 166 00:10:25,520 --> 00:10:27,820 O'BRIEN: It's embedded about 90 meters into the rock. 167 00:10:27,890 --> 00:10:30,690 If I can shake it loose by firing the main thrusters 168 00:10:30,760 --> 00:10:32,560 hauling it out of here will be a lot easier. 169 00:10:32,630 --> 00:10:33,890 There's a problem? 170 00:10:33,960 --> 00:10:35,490 Well, to fire the main thrusters 171 00:10:35,560 --> 00:10:37,760 I need to calibrate the plasma injectors. 172 00:10:37,830 --> 00:10:40,470 So far, I can't get a grip on the ion regulator. 173 00:10:40,530 --> 00:10:43,070 You want to try a hyper-spanner above the matrix? 174 00:10:43,140 --> 00:10:46,140 It might open it up a bit. 175 00:10:46,210 --> 00:10:47,410 Maybe we won't send you 176 00:10:47,480 --> 00:10:49,540 to waste extraction after all, Muniz. 177 00:10:49,610 --> 00:10:50,990 WORF: Captain... 178 00:10:51,060 --> 00:10:54,250 we buried the bodies on the other side of that ridge. 179 00:10:54,320 --> 00:10:55,450 The DNA readings-- 180 00:10:55,520 --> 00:10:57,000 42 Jem'Hadar, one Vorta. 181 00:10:57,070 --> 00:10:58,050 Hoya to Captain Sisko. 182 00:10:58,120 --> 00:10:59,050 Go ahead. 183 00:10:59,120 --> 00:11:00,450 A Jem'Hadar warship 184 00:11:00,520 --> 00:11:01,670 has just dropped out of warp. 185 00:11:01,740 --> 00:11:03,040 Break orbit and get out of sight. 186 00:11:03,110 --> 00:11:04,510 They've locked phasers on us. 187 00:11:04,580 --> 00:11:05,610 Hard to port! 188 00:11:07,350 --> 00:11:09,050 Shields are down! Engage warp! 189 00:11:26,630 --> 00:11:28,030 ( screams ) 190 00:11:29,970 --> 00:11:31,120 Inside! 191 00:11:31,190 --> 00:11:32,970 We don't stand a chance in the open. 192 00:12:04,790 --> 00:12:06,390 We may not be safe in here. 193 00:12:06,450 --> 00:12:09,620 The Jem'Hadar can transport through just about anything. 194 00:12:14,010 --> 00:12:16,860 ( footsteps ) 195 00:12:25,970 --> 00:12:27,910 Why do they not come? 196 00:12:27,980 --> 00:12:29,040 Give them time. 197 00:12:29,110 --> 00:12:31,110 Watch our backs, Commander. 198 00:12:31,180 --> 00:12:33,810 We're moving to the Command Center. 199 00:12:35,980 --> 00:12:37,580 Can you walk? 200 00:12:37,650 --> 00:12:39,320 Faster than you can. 201 00:12:53,670 --> 00:12:55,230 Let me take a look at this. 202 00:12:55,300 --> 00:12:56,670 I'm all right, Captain. 203 00:12:56,740 --> 00:12:58,700 I've had worse transporter burns. 204 00:12:58,770 --> 00:13:00,310 Where's the medkit? 205 00:13:00,380 --> 00:13:01,370 DAX: T'Lor had it. 206 00:13:01,440 --> 00:13:03,160 I don't need it, sir. 207 00:13:03,230 --> 00:13:04,290 I'll be all right. 208 00:13:04,360 --> 00:13:06,180 We have to stop the bleeding. 209 00:13:06,250 --> 00:13:07,950 I'll take care of that. 210 00:13:10,620 --> 00:13:11,990 ( groans ) 211 00:13:12,050 --> 00:13:14,020 Transporter burn. 212 00:13:14,090 --> 00:13:15,590 "I'm all right, Captain." 213 00:13:15,660 --> 00:13:17,590 Always kissing up to the officers 214 00:13:17,660 --> 00:13:18,710 aren't you, Muniz? 215 00:13:18,780 --> 00:13:20,780 Just following your example. 216 00:13:20,850 --> 00:13:22,010 You're my hero. 217 00:13:22,080 --> 00:13:23,210 ( cloth rips ) 218 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:24,150 Hey! 219 00:13:24,220 --> 00:13:26,030 I have to get to the wound. 220 00:13:27,470 --> 00:13:28,890 But this is my best uniform. 221 00:13:28,950 --> 00:13:31,150 It's the only one that fits right. 222 00:13:32,170 --> 00:13:33,110 Don't worry. 223 00:13:33,170 --> 00:13:34,160 When we get back 224 00:13:34,230 --> 00:13:36,290 we'll have Garak make you a new one. 225 00:13:38,530 --> 00:13:40,660 How long till the Defiant gets here? 226 00:13:41,700 --> 00:13:43,200 Two and a half days. 227 00:13:45,490 --> 00:13:47,420 Don't worry, Jefe. 228 00:13:47,490 --> 00:13:49,560 I'll get you through this. 229 00:13:51,660 --> 00:13:54,560 I feel better already. 230 00:13:54,630 --> 00:13:56,960 We've only got one portable generator. 231 00:13:57,030 --> 00:13:58,760 The rest are at base camp. 232 00:14:01,940 --> 00:14:04,470 Looks like you need a new bandage, Enrique. 233 00:14:05,620 --> 00:14:06,540 ( equipment powering up ) 234 00:14:06,610 --> 00:14:07,970 Ah. Thanks, Chief. 235 00:14:09,210 --> 00:14:11,380 I'll take it from here, Commander. 236 00:14:15,450 --> 00:14:18,220 Quique, do me a favor. 237 00:14:18,290 --> 00:14:20,890 Please... 238 00:14:20,960 --> 00:14:23,390 stop bleeding before I run out of clothes. 239 00:14:23,460 --> 00:14:25,980 I'll do the best I can. 240 00:14:27,800 --> 00:14:30,130 What do you make of this, old man? 241 00:14:32,630 --> 00:14:35,970 My guess, it's some kind of virtual sensory display. 242 00:14:36,040 --> 00:14:38,800 The Jem'Hadar equivalent of our viewscreen? 243 00:14:38,870 --> 00:14:40,640 There are only two headsets. 244 00:14:40,710 --> 00:14:45,210 One for the Vorta and one for the Jem'Hadar First. 245 00:14:45,280 --> 00:14:46,410 Guess they're the only ones 246 00:14:46,480 --> 00:14:48,150 who get to see what's going on outside. 247 00:14:48,220 --> 00:14:51,450 Captain Sisko, my name is Kilana. 248 00:14:51,520 --> 00:14:54,040 I'm the Vorta in charge of the Jem'Hadar troops 249 00:14:54,110 --> 00:14:55,470 surrounding you. 250 00:14:55,540 --> 00:14:57,540 If you touch the triangular green panel 251 00:14:57,610 --> 00:14:59,440 on any of the control consoles 252 00:14:59,510 --> 00:15:01,410 you'll be able to speak to me. 253 00:15:02,910 --> 00:15:04,510 They know your name. 254 00:15:04,580 --> 00:15:08,080 They always seem to be one step ahead of us. 255 00:15:12,510 --> 00:15:13,510 ( beeps ) 256 00:15:14,640 --> 00:15:17,030 This is Captain Sisko. 257 00:15:17,090 --> 00:15:19,560 Captain, I'm so happy to hear your voice. 258 00:15:19,630 --> 00:15:22,670 I heard there were some casualties among your crew 259 00:15:22,730 --> 00:15:25,370 and I feared you may have been one of them. 260 00:15:25,440 --> 00:15:27,700 Thank you for your concern. 261 00:15:27,770 --> 00:15:29,210 What do you want? 262 00:15:29,270 --> 00:15:30,740 To talk. 263 00:15:30,810 --> 00:15:32,510 I think it would be in everyone's best interest 264 00:15:32,580 --> 00:15:34,180 if you and I met face-to-face 265 00:15:34,250 --> 00:15:38,210 and discussed the situation, like reasonable people. 266 00:15:38,280 --> 00:15:40,120 I can be reasonable. 267 00:15:40,190 --> 00:15:41,820 So I've heard. 268 00:15:41,890 --> 00:15:43,520 One escort each. 269 00:15:43,590 --> 00:15:44,690 Agreed? 270 00:15:48,690 --> 00:15:50,830 Agreed. 271 00:15:54,150 --> 00:15:56,680 Your photograph doesn't do you justice. 272 00:15:56,750 --> 00:15:59,820 You're quite striking in person. 273 00:15:59,890 --> 00:16:01,690 Uh, look, I'm a little busy 274 00:16:01,760 --> 00:16:03,870 so let's skip the flattery. 275 00:16:05,330 --> 00:16:07,390 Weyoun's report on you was right. 276 00:16:07,460 --> 00:16:10,360 You are direct. 277 00:16:10,430 --> 00:16:12,220 I like that. 278 00:16:12,280 --> 00:16:14,970 So, let me cut to the chase. 279 00:16:15,040 --> 00:16:17,590 I believe that is the correct expression. 280 00:16:17,660 --> 00:16:19,810 This is our ship. We want it back. 281 00:16:19,870 --> 00:16:21,090 Was your ship. 282 00:16:21,160 --> 00:16:22,320 Now it's mine. 283 00:16:22,390 --> 00:16:23,690 Oh. 284 00:16:23,760 --> 00:16:25,190 Captain, I'm... 285 00:16:25,260 --> 00:16:26,860 I'm a little disappointed. 286 00:16:26,930 --> 00:16:28,730 That's the attitude of a thief 287 00:16:28,800 --> 00:16:32,200 not a Starfleet Captain with a reputation for integrity. 288 00:16:32,270 --> 00:16:34,600 This is clearly our property. 289 00:16:34,670 --> 00:16:37,190 What gives you any claim to it? 290 00:16:37,260 --> 00:16:40,010 An old legal tradition-- salvage rights. 291 00:16:40,080 --> 00:16:42,780 We found a wrecked ship and a dead crew 292 00:16:42,850 --> 00:16:44,410 and we found it first. 293 00:16:44,480 --> 00:16:46,310 A very interesting position. 294 00:16:46,380 --> 00:16:49,720 But I'm afraid the Dominion doesn't recognize that... 295 00:16:49,790 --> 00:16:51,890 tradition. 296 00:16:51,960 --> 00:16:54,060 What may be even more to the point 297 00:16:54,130 --> 00:16:56,130 we have you completely surrounded 298 00:16:56,190 --> 00:16:57,240 and outnumbered. 299 00:16:59,400 --> 00:17:01,760 Would you like something to eat, Captain? 300 00:17:01,830 --> 00:17:03,870 Or maybe something to drink? 301 00:17:23,450 --> 00:17:25,320 These are q'lavas-- 302 00:17:25,390 --> 00:17:26,760 a personal favorite. 303 00:17:26,820 --> 00:17:30,290 They're not poisonous, if that's what you're thinking. 304 00:17:30,360 --> 00:17:32,300 Not to you, anyway. 305 00:17:35,680 --> 00:17:37,150 I hope you're not teaching Jake 306 00:17:37,220 --> 00:17:38,750 to be this suspicious, Benjamin. 307 00:17:38,820 --> 00:17:40,390 Or do you prefer Ben? 308 00:17:40,460 --> 00:17:41,900 "Captain" will be fine. 309 00:17:41,970 --> 00:17:44,920 I'm sure it's my fault that we seem unable 310 00:17:44,990 --> 00:17:47,460 to establish an understanding between us, Captain. 311 00:17:47,530 --> 00:17:51,450 I'm sorry I'm not more experienced in these matters. 312 00:17:51,520 --> 00:17:54,270 This is my first mission outside the Dominion 313 00:17:54,340 --> 00:17:58,690 and my very first dealing with anyone from the Federation. 314 00:17:58,760 --> 00:18:01,090 I know you have no reason to trust me 315 00:18:01,160 --> 00:18:03,090 but I hope you'll at least try 316 00:18:03,160 --> 00:18:05,660 to consider my offer with an open mind. 317 00:18:05,730 --> 00:18:06,660 I'm listening. 318 00:18:06,730 --> 00:18:08,000 If you'll leave our ship 319 00:18:08,070 --> 00:18:09,630 I'll take you and your crew 320 00:18:09,700 --> 00:18:11,900 back to your space station-- unharmed. 321 00:18:11,970 --> 00:18:14,070 Our accommodations may not be lavish 322 00:18:14,140 --> 00:18:16,610 but I promise you'll all be well cared for 323 00:18:16,670 --> 00:18:18,120 especially your wounded. 324 00:18:18,190 --> 00:18:20,960 If you think I'm going to deliver my people 325 00:18:21,030 --> 00:18:23,030 into your hands without a fight 326 00:18:23,100 --> 00:18:26,030 then this really must be your first mission. 327 00:18:28,420 --> 00:18:29,490 ( moans ) 328 00:18:33,990 --> 00:18:35,390 ( beeping ) 329 00:18:35,460 --> 00:18:38,030 I'd love to know how the Captain's doing. 330 00:18:38,100 --> 00:18:40,730 Any chance you can get this thing working? 331 00:18:40,800 --> 00:18:42,060 Not right away. 332 00:18:42,130 --> 00:18:44,100 I'm still trying to get the main power grid on line. 333 00:18:44,170 --> 00:18:46,400 ( clicking, soft thumps ) 334 00:18:46,470 --> 00:18:47,670 What's that? 335 00:19:03,120 --> 00:19:06,590 ( soft ticking ) 336 00:19:07,860 --> 00:19:08,890 You sure? 337 00:19:08,960 --> 00:19:10,160 Positive. 338 00:19:14,970 --> 00:19:18,020 It's some kind of sensor device. 339 00:19:18,090 --> 00:19:20,740 Whatever it is, it doesn't look too friendly. 340 00:19:26,530 --> 00:19:27,840 Captain. 341 00:19:27,910 --> 00:19:30,330 They're in the ship. 342 00:19:44,810 --> 00:19:46,080 I knew it. 343 00:19:46,150 --> 00:19:48,750 You've been goldbricking all along. 344 00:19:48,820 --> 00:19:52,250 Like I said, you taught me everything I know. 345 00:19:54,160 --> 00:19:56,420 Whatever this sensor was supposed to do 346 00:19:56,490 --> 00:19:58,160 it did it and then shut down. 347 00:19:58,230 --> 00:20:00,030 Probably a surveillance device. 348 00:20:00,090 --> 00:20:02,360 To find out how many of us there are... 349 00:20:02,430 --> 00:20:04,100 how many weapons we have. 350 00:20:04,170 --> 00:20:05,630 ( Muniz groans ) 351 00:20:05,700 --> 00:20:07,080 I don't think so. 352 00:20:07,150 --> 00:20:08,480 They seem to know all that already. 353 00:20:08,550 --> 00:20:09,750 But it doesn't make sense. 354 00:20:09,820 --> 00:20:12,220 If he had a rifle, O'Brien and I would be dead 355 00:20:12,290 --> 00:20:13,760 but all he had was a knife. 356 00:20:13,820 --> 00:20:16,090 And why send only one Jem'Hadar? 357 00:20:16,160 --> 00:20:17,710 ( sighs ): There's something 358 00:20:17,780 --> 00:20:19,980 about this ship, something so important 359 00:20:20,050 --> 00:20:21,950 that they won't risk destroying it 360 00:20:22,020 --> 00:20:23,250 in a full-on assault. 361 00:20:23,320 --> 00:20:24,680 If that is true 362 00:20:24,750 --> 00:20:26,440 then we must find out what it is. 363 00:20:26,500 --> 00:20:28,540 Captain, the first thing we need to do 364 00:20:28,610 --> 00:20:30,640 is make a structural scan of the ship. 365 00:20:30,710 --> 00:20:32,010 Make our own blueprints. 366 00:20:32,080 --> 00:20:34,590 Get started. 367 00:20:34,660 --> 00:20:36,200 ( groaning ) 368 00:20:39,400 --> 00:20:41,150 I'm leaking like a ruptured plasma conduit 369 00:20:41,220 --> 00:20:42,450 aren't I, sir? 370 00:20:42,520 --> 00:20:43,990 It's not that bad. 371 00:20:44,050 --> 00:20:45,990 You're lying. 372 00:20:46,060 --> 00:20:48,320 What makes you say that? 373 00:20:48,390 --> 00:20:51,230 I called you "sir" and you didn't even flinch. 374 00:20:53,530 --> 00:20:55,150 I must be dying. 375 00:20:58,490 --> 00:21:00,420 Now you listen to me, Quique. 376 00:21:00,490 --> 00:21:03,360 You're not dying unless I say you're dying 377 00:21:03,420 --> 00:21:05,820 and I say you're going to make it. 378 00:21:13,170 --> 00:21:14,950 How are you doing, Muniz? 379 00:21:15,020 --> 00:21:16,330 We seem to be having 380 00:21:16,400 --> 00:21:18,120 a difference of opinion on that one, sir. 381 00:21:18,190 --> 00:21:22,160 But I would like to file a complaint. 382 00:21:22,230 --> 00:21:24,730 The nurses around here are all thumbs. 383 00:21:27,830 --> 00:21:29,100 You watch it 384 00:21:29,170 --> 00:21:32,130 or I'll tighten this bandage like a tourniquet. 385 00:21:32,200 --> 00:21:34,050 And as for bedside manner 386 00:21:34,120 --> 00:21:35,820 I've known nicer voles. 387 00:21:35,890 --> 00:21:37,670 Certainly prettier ones. 388 00:21:37,740 --> 00:21:41,460 You keep moving around, you won't need any nurse. 389 00:21:41,530 --> 00:21:43,500 Listen to the Chief, Muniz. 390 00:21:43,560 --> 00:21:44,850 Save your strength. 391 00:22:00,480 --> 00:22:01,810 I'm worried about him, Captain. 392 00:22:01,880 --> 00:22:03,880 I can't stop the bleeding. 393 00:22:03,950 --> 00:22:06,380 Maybe it's a side effect of the Jem'Hadar weapons. 394 00:22:06,450 --> 00:22:08,990 They must leave some kind of anticoagulant. 395 00:22:09,060 --> 00:22:11,220 If I don't get him to a medical bay soon 396 00:22:11,290 --> 00:22:12,960 he's not going to make it. 397 00:22:13,030 --> 00:22:14,190 None of us are going to make it 398 00:22:14,260 --> 00:22:15,730 if we don't get this ship operational. 399 00:22:15,800 --> 00:22:17,630 I need to get the power grid functioning 400 00:22:17,700 --> 00:22:19,200 and the aft turret weapon on line. 401 00:22:19,270 --> 00:22:20,900 You're the only one who can do that. 402 00:22:20,970 --> 00:22:22,300 I'll take care of Muniz. 403 00:22:22,370 --> 00:22:23,300 Captain-- 404 00:22:23,370 --> 00:22:24,790 You have your orders. 405 00:22:25,790 --> 00:22:27,020 Yes, sir. 406 00:22:31,260 --> 00:22:33,200 ( sighs ) 407 00:22:42,060 --> 00:22:43,320 Chief... 408 00:22:43,390 --> 00:22:46,060 structurally, a lot about this ship's design 409 00:22:46,130 --> 00:22:48,990 matches the other Jem'Hadar warships we've seen. 410 00:22:49,060 --> 00:22:51,260 But there are significant differences. 411 00:22:51,330 --> 00:22:52,530 There are many systems 412 00:22:52,600 --> 00:22:54,930 that we are completely unfamiliar with. 413 00:22:55,000 --> 00:22:56,470 Well, I can start to restore power 414 00:22:56,540 --> 00:22:58,070 to the systems one at a time. 415 00:22:58,140 --> 00:23:00,100 That'll give us a chance to test them 416 00:23:00,170 --> 00:23:01,710 and establish their functions 417 00:23:01,780 --> 00:23:03,370 but it's going to take awhile. 418 00:23:03,440 --> 00:23:04,540 How long? 419 00:23:04,610 --> 00:23:05,740 I wish I knew. 420 00:23:05,810 --> 00:23:07,010 Well, you can do it, Chief. 421 00:23:07,080 --> 00:23:09,150 I don't think a ship's been invented 422 00:23:09,220 --> 00:23:10,820 that you can't figure out. 423 00:23:15,820 --> 00:23:18,420 Muniz is strong. 424 00:23:18,490 --> 00:23:19,760 He'll make it. 425 00:23:19,830 --> 00:23:20,790 No. 426 00:23:20,860 --> 00:23:21,960 He will not. 427 00:23:22,030 --> 00:23:24,100 He will not see tomorrow. 428 00:23:24,160 --> 00:23:25,760 You keep that to yourself. 429 00:23:25,830 --> 00:23:28,450 I don't want him to hear that kind of talk. 430 00:23:28,520 --> 00:23:30,970 It does no good to shield him from the truth. 431 00:23:31,040 --> 00:23:32,440 Let him prepare for death. 432 00:23:32,510 --> 00:23:33,870 The hell I will. 433 00:23:33,940 --> 00:23:36,210 His only hope is to keep fighting. 434 00:23:36,280 --> 00:23:38,210 If he gives up, it's over. 435 00:23:38,280 --> 00:23:41,300 It was over the moment he was shot by the Jem'Hadar. 436 00:23:41,370 --> 00:23:43,720 Now, you listen to me. 437 00:23:43,780 --> 00:23:45,430 That boy's life is in our hands 438 00:23:45,500 --> 00:23:47,650 and I won't let anybody give up on him. 439 00:23:51,510 --> 00:23:53,440 Worf, what do you say we go look 440 00:23:53,510 --> 00:23:55,780 at that ion exchange matrix we found? 441 00:23:55,850 --> 00:23:57,980 And on the way, maybe we can discuss 442 00:23:58,050 --> 00:24:00,450 some of the finer points of diplomacy. 443 00:24:04,860 --> 00:24:06,320 KILANA: Captain Sisko. 444 00:24:06,390 --> 00:24:08,260 Captain, you're annoyed with me. 445 00:24:08,330 --> 00:24:09,690 I understand. 446 00:24:09,760 --> 00:24:13,000 You feel betrayed, and with good reason 447 00:24:13,060 --> 00:24:15,130 but I really think we should talk. 448 00:24:15,200 --> 00:24:17,000 If it will make you feel any better 449 00:24:17,070 --> 00:24:19,100 I'll come unarmed and without an escort 450 00:24:19,170 --> 00:24:21,670 but I won't hold you to the same restrictions. 451 00:24:27,480 --> 00:24:29,640 If you have something to say, say it. 452 00:24:29,710 --> 00:24:34,100 Sending the Jem'Hadar into the ship was a mistake 453 00:24:34,170 --> 00:24:35,850 and I apologize. 454 00:24:35,920 --> 00:24:38,540 I trust no one was hurt 455 00:24:38,610 --> 00:24:40,110 but what choice did I have? 456 00:24:40,170 --> 00:24:43,010 Just like you have to protect the lives of your men 457 00:24:43,080 --> 00:24:44,440 I have to protect our... 458 00:24:44,510 --> 00:24:46,040 property. 459 00:24:46,110 --> 00:24:47,630 But I do hope 460 00:24:47,700 --> 00:24:50,430 we can put that behind us 461 00:24:50,500 --> 00:24:51,600 and move on. 462 00:24:51,670 --> 00:24:53,600 Move on to what? 463 00:24:57,110 --> 00:24:58,710 I'm sure it's obvious by now 464 00:24:58,780 --> 00:25:01,040 there's something in the ship we want. 465 00:25:01,110 --> 00:25:03,850 You allow me and my men to retrieve the item 466 00:25:03,910 --> 00:25:06,380 we'll leave. 467 00:25:06,450 --> 00:25:08,420 You can keep the ship. 468 00:25:08,490 --> 00:25:09,720 How about this? 469 00:25:09,790 --> 00:25:11,850 You tell me what it is you want 470 00:25:11,920 --> 00:25:13,860 and I'll bring it out to you. 471 00:25:13,920 --> 00:25:15,640 I'm afraid I can't do that. 472 00:25:15,710 --> 00:25:17,760 Don't you trust me? 473 00:25:19,350 --> 00:25:21,410 I'd like to, Captain 474 00:25:21,480 --> 00:25:23,080 but I can't. 475 00:25:23,150 --> 00:25:25,750 Not under these circumstances. 476 00:25:25,820 --> 00:25:28,750 There's simply... 477 00:25:28,820 --> 00:25:30,760 too much at stake for us. 478 00:25:30,820 --> 00:25:32,760 We've got a lot at stake, too. 479 00:25:32,830 --> 00:25:35,610 I won't risk the lives of my crew. 480 00:25:37,500 --> 00:25:40,150 Well, it seems we're approaching an impasse. 481 00:25:40,220 --> 00:25:43,320 We've already arrived. 482 00:25:44,350 --> 00:25:46,420 How unfortunate. 483 00:25:46,490 --> 00:25:49,490 The negotiations have ended. 484 00:25:57,870 --> 00:25:59,220 ( loud, whooshing thud ) 485 00:26:06,990 --> 00:26:08,830 ( rumbling thud ) 486 00:26:13,830 --> 00:26:15,830 ( thuds continue ) 487 00:26:20,510 --> 00:26:22,540 ( whooshing thuds continue ) 488 00:26:25,680 --> 00:26:27,610 I take it things could have gone better. 489 00:26:27,680 --> 00:26:28,910 ( beeping ) 490 00:26:28,980 --> 00:26:31,180 All the ship's systems are shutting down, Captain. 491 00:26:31,250 --> 00:26:32,870 ( groaning ) 492 00:26:32,940 --> 00:26:35,070 I need to know what's going on out there. 493 00:26:35,140 --> 00:26:37,310 Chief, get me some sensor readings. 494 00:26:37,370 --> 00:26:39,540 Dax, take care of Muniz. 495 00:26:42,410 --> 00:26:44,310 ( gasping ) 496 00:26:44,380 --> 00:26:47,650 I can't feel my legs. 497 00:26:47,720 --> 00:26:49,780 Don't worry, they're there. 498 00:26:49,850 --> 00:26:52,800 I managed to bypass the virtual display interface 499 00:26:52,870 --> 00:26:55,940 and hook up a tricorder to the ship's sensor array. 500 00:26:56,010 --> 00:26:59,580 Those are ultritium concussion shells they're detonating. 501 00:26:59,650 --> 00:27:01,910 Without shields, a direct hit would destroy us. 502 00:27:01,980 --> 00:27:04,300 I do not believe they are trying to hit us. 503 00:27:04,370 --> 00:27:05,630 Their targeting systems 504 00:27:05,700 --> 00:27:07,040 cannot be that ineffective. 505 00:27:07,100 --> 00:27:08,600 They're trying to rattle us. 506 00:27:08,670 --> 00:27:10,440 ( explosion ) 507 00:27:10,510 --> 00:27:15,630 And we're not going to let them do that. 508 00:27:15,700 --> 00:27:17,760 The Vorta doesn't want the ship. 509 00:27:17,830 --> 00:27:20,000 She wants something aboard it. 510 00:27:20,070 --> 00:27:21,550 Any idea what? 511 00:27:21,620 --> 00:27:22,980 It could be anything... 512 00:27:23,050 --> 00:27:25,950 encoding device, guidance system... 513 00:27:26,020 --> 00:27:27,570 Maybe she lost an earring. 514 00:27:27,640 --> 00:27:28,810 SISKO: Whatever it is 515 00:27:28,880 --> 00:27:30,310 it's keeping us alive. 516 00:27:30,380 --> 00:27:32,380 Find it! 517 00:27:34,210 --> 00:27:36,150 Chief... 518 00:27:36,220 --> 00:27:38,250 I need that weapon. 519 00:27:38,320 --> 00:27:40,570 I'll still have to charge the emitter arrays. 520 00:27:40,640 --> 00:27:41,840 Stay on it. 521 00:27:42,920 --> 00:27:45,990 ( thudding explosions continue ) 522 00:27:53,330 --> 00:27:55,070 You have your weapon, sir. 523 00:27:55,130 --> 00:27:56,600 Nice work, Mr. O'Brien. 524 00:27:56,670 --> 00:27:58,200 But the bad news is... 525 00:27:58,270 --> 00:28:00,270 the turret is stuck. 526 00:28:00,340 --> 00:28:02,940 You can only fire in one direction. 527 00:28:03,010 --> 00:28:05,210 Maybe we'll get lucky and the Jem'Hadar 528 00:28:05,280 --> 00:28:06,950 will pick that place to stand. 529 00:28:07,010 --> 00:28:07,950 ( explosion ) 530 00:28:08,010 --> 00:28:10,010 ( Muniz groaning ) 531 00:28:15,360 --> 00:28:16,620 ( explosion ) 532 00:28:16,690 --> 00:28:18,290 Easy, Quique. 533 00:28:18,360 --> 00:28:20,630 There's nothing to be afraid of. 534 00:28:20,690 --> 00:28:24,130 I'm not afraid, Papa. 535 00:28:24,200 --> 00:28:27,470 It's beautiful. 536 00:28:27,530 --> 00:28:28,800 Precioso. 537 00:28:28,870 --> 00:28:31,800 ( explosion ) 538 00:28:31,870 --> 00:28:33,300 Better than last year 539 00:28:33,370 --> 00:28:35,490 don't you think? 540 00:28:40,030 --> 00:28:42,300 Los cohetes... 541 00:28:42,370 --> 00:28:44,300 the fireworks of the carnival... 542 00:28:44,370 --> 00:28:46,130 they're terrific, aren't they? 543 00:28:46,200 --> 00:28:47,640 Easy, Quique. 544 00:28:47,700 --> 00:28:49,640 ( explosion ) 545 00:28:51,310 --> 00:28:53,310 The colors... 546 00:28:55,310 --> 00:28:57,910 like a thousand shooting stars. 547 00:28:57,980 --> 00:28:59,980 ( explosion ) 548 00:29:02,320 --> 00:29:05,150 That was a good one, huh? 549 00:29:06,820 --> 00:29:10,790 Yeah, that was a good one. 550 00:29:15,500 --> 00:29:17,430 I'll say one thing for the Jem'Hadar. 551 00:29:17,500 --> 00:29:18,600 They travel light. 552 00:29:18,670 --> 00:29:21,600 No cargo, no storage compartments. 553 00:29:21,670 --> 00:29:23,340 I did find these data crystals 554 00:29:23,410 --> 00:29:25,040 in one of the computer rooms. 555 00:29:25,110 --> 00:29:28,140 There may be some encoded information on them 556 00:29:28,210 --> 00:29:31,780 but the crystal structure has been randomized. 557 00:29:31,850 --> 00:29:33,650 In other words, they're blank. 558 00:29:33,720 --> 00:29:35,280 As far as I can tell. 559 00:29:35,350 --> 00:29:36,350 It would help 560 00:29:36,420 --> 00:29:38,390 if we knew what we were looking for. 561 00:29:38,460 --> 00:29:40,790 ( explosion ) 562 00:29:40,860 --> 00:29:42,790 But we don't. 563 00:29:42,860 --> 00:29:46,130 ( Muniz speaking Spanish ) 564 00:29:46,200 --> 00:29:47,650 Las estrellas... 565 00:29:47,710 --> 00:29:50,780 mira... que bonita. 566 00:29:50,850 --> 00:29:52,270 En la noche, bonita... 567 00:29:53,270 --> 00:29:54,500 Commander. 568 00:29:56,010 --> 00:29:57,170 What is it? 569 00:29:57,240 --> 00:29:59,270 It may have been the Vorta's computer console. 570 00:29:59,340 --> 00:30:01,240 I found it in one of the upper compartments 571 00:30:01,310 --> 00:30:04,050 but the power grid is off-line in that part of the ship. 572 00:30:04,110 --> 00:30:06,350 So you ripped it out of the wall. 573 00:30:06,420 --> 00:30:08,350 Very nice. 574 00:30:08,420 --> 00:30:09,650 So, what do we do with it now? 575 00:30:09,720 --> 00:30:10,650 Use it for a doorstop? 576 00:30:10,720 --> 00:30:11,720 ( explosion ) 577 00:30:11,790 --> 00:30:14,520 I do not care what you do with it. 578 00:30:14,590 --> 00:30:17,090 Worf, I was kidding. It was a good idea. 579 00:30:17,160 --> 00:30:19,760 We'll hook it up and see if we can get it working. 580 00:30:19,830 --> 00:30:21,400 ( explosion ) 581 00:30:21,470 --> 00:30:22,460 You'd think they'd be tired 582 00:30:22,530 --> 00:30:23,830 of playing this game with us by now. 583 00:30:23,900 --> 00:30:26,230 I have a game I would like to play with them. 584 00:30:26,300 --> 00:30:28,070 If only I could leave this prison 585 00:30:28,140 --> 00:30:30,840 and meet them face-to-face on a field of battle. 586 00:30:30,910 --> 00:30:32,070 ( explosion ) 587 00:30:32,140 --> 00:30:34,580 Right now, that doesn't sound like a bad idea. 588 00:30:38,650 --> 00:30:39,710 Chief, could you 589 00:30:39,780 --> 00:30:41,720 take a look at that console? 590 00:30:41,790 --> 00:30:43,350 ( explosions continue ) 591 00:30:54,060 --> 00:30:56,160 That is no way for anyone to die. 592 00:30:57,230 --> 00:30:59,980 I told you, he is not going to die. 593 00:31:00,050 --> 00:31:03,000 It is only a matter of time. 594 00:31:04,040 --> 00:31:06,360 So we should just kill him, right? 595 00:31:06,430 --> 00:31:10,100 If you truly are his friend, you would consider that option. 596 00:31:10,160 --> 00:31:12,200 It would be a more honorable death 597 00:31:12,270 --> 00:31:13,650 than the one he's enduring. 598 00:31:13,720 --> 00:31:15,620 I'm not some blood-thirsty Klingon 599 00:31:15,690 --> 00:31:17,850 looking for an excuse to murder my friend. 600 00:31:17,920 --> 00:31:18,900 That's enough. 601 00:31:18,970 --> 00:31:21,510 No. 602 00:31:21,570 --> 00:31:23,510 You are just another weak human 603 00:31:23,580 --> 00:31:25,090 afraid to face death. 604 00:31:25,950 --> 00:31:27,350 ( yells ) 605 00:31:27,410 --> 00:31:29,000 I said that's enough! 606 00:31:29,070 --> 00:31:30,500 You're Starfleet officers. 607 00:31:30,570 --> 00:31:32,880 Now, start acting like it! 608 00:31:32,950 --> 00:31:34,470 DAX: Tough guys-- 609 00:31:34,540 --> 00:31:36,400 a little pressure and they buckle. 610 00:31:37,860 --> 00:31:42,510 Dax, maybe you haven't noticed, but no one's laughing. 611 00:31:47,230 --> 00:31:48,150 Now, I know 612 00:31:48,220 --> 00:31:49,150 it's hot. 613 00:31:49,220 --> 00:31:50,250 We're filthy. 614 00:31:50,320 --> 00:31:51,890 Tired. 615 00:31:51,950 --> 00:31:55,120 And we've got ten isotons of explosives going off outside. 616 00:31:55,190 --> 00:31:56,920 But we will never get out of this 617 00:31:56,990 --> 00:31:58,530 if we don't pull it together 618 00:31:58,600 --> 00:32:00,630 and start to act like professionals. 619 00:32:00,700 --> 00:32:02,130 ( shuddering groan ) 620 00:32:02,200 --> 00:32:03,500 ( explosion ) 621 00:32:07,190 --> 00:32:09,590 Aye, sir. 622 00:32:09,660 --> 00:32:12,710 Commander Worf, see if you can get that turret to rotate. 623 00:32:12,780 --> 00:32:14,710 Aye, sir. 624 00:32:16,450 --> 00:32:17,430 ( explosion ) 625 00:32:17,500 --> 00:32:19,300 Dax, search the ship again 626 00:32:19,370 --> 00:32:20,370 and again 627 00:32:20,430 --> 00:32:22,720 until you find what the Vorta wants. 628 00:32:25,860 --> 00:32:26,890 Yes, sir. 629 00:32:28,690 --> 00:32:29,630 ( explosion ) 630 00:32:29,690 --> 00:32:30,830 ( sighs ) 631 00:32:30,900 --> 00:32:32,130 And you 632 00:32:32,200 --> 00:32:34,130 Mr. Muniz... 633 00:32:34,200 --> 00:32:37,680 your orders are... 634 00:32:37,750 --> 00:32:39,950 to stay alive. 635 00:32:44,520 --> 00:32:46,290 Captain's Log, supplemental. 636 00:32:46,360 --> 00:32:47,710 The Jem'Hadar barrage 637 00:32:47,780 --> 00:32:50,150 has continued on and off for ten hours. 638 00:32:50,210 --> 00:32:51,880 Chief O'Brien has restored 639 00:32:51,950 --> 00:32:53,450 main power and helm control. 640 00:32:53,520 --> 00:32:55,820 If we can bring the ship's engines on line 641 00:32:55,890 --> 00:32:58,890 we may be able to lift off and escape from here. 642 00:32:58,960 --> 00:33:01,490 As soon as we finish calibrating the induction reactors 643 00:33:01,560 --> 00:33:03,090 we can fire up the main core. 644 00:33:03,160 --> 00:33:05,190 ( explosion ) 645 00:33:05,260 --> 00:33:07,360 Good, because, unless there are any objections 646 00:33:07,430 --> 00:33:08,930 I'd like to get the hell off this planet. 647 00:33:09,000 --> 00:33:09,950 I'm for that. 648 00:33:10,020 --> 00:33:10,930 Ready, Chief. 649 00:33:11,000 --> 00:33:12,600 I could use a couple more hours 650 00:33:12,670 --> 00:33:14,700 to fine-tune the magnetic flux couplers 651 00:33:14,770 --> 00:33:17,910 but under the circumstances, now's as good a time as any. 652 00:33:17,980 --> 00:33:18,910 Then let's do it. 653 00:33:18,980 --> 00:33:20,640 SISKO: Everyone brace yourselves. 654 00:33:20,710 --> 00:33:22,660 This is going to be a rough ride. 655 00:33:22,730 --> 00:33:24,500 Commence launch sequence. 656 00:33:24,560 --> 00:33:26,170 Ion thrusters fully charged. 657 00:33:26,230 --> 00:33:28,000 Ventral impellers, one quarter. 658 00:33:28,070 --> 00:33:30,000 Plasma compensators, on line. 659 00:33:30,070 --> 00:33:31,700 Thrusters to one half. 660 00:33:35,690 --> 00:33:37,730 Chief, I'm getting a low-frequency resonance 661 00:33:37,790 --> 00:33:39,130 in the main reactor housing. 662 00:33:39,200 --> 00:33:40,400 O'BRIEN: That's all right. 663 00:33:40,460 --> 00:33:42,600 Just keep compensating with the inertial dampers. 664 00:33:42,670 --> 00:33:44,430 Dampers are at maximum. 665 00:33:44,500 --> 00:33:46,020 We need more power. 666 00:33:46,090 --> 00:33:48,240 Ventral jets to one half. 667 00:33:49,360 --> 00:33:50,690 It's working, Captain. 668 00:33:50,760 --> 00:33:53,020 These engines just might shake us loose. 669 00:33:53,090 --> 00:33:55,240 Increase power to one half. 670 00:33:57,360 --> 00:33:59,950 Main reactor housing, destabilizing. 671 00:34:00,020 --> 00:34:01,530 Reactor containment field overloading. 672 00:34:01,600 --> 00:34:03,290 Induction dampers disintegrating, Captain. 673 00:34:03,350 --> 00:34:05,770 If we don't cut power, we're going to have a core breach. 674 00:34:07,770 --> 00:34:09,140 Disengage thrusters. 675 00:34:09,210 --> 00:34:10,740 Power down all systems. 676 00:34:15,030 --> 00:34:16,160 ( explosion ) 677 00:34:18,200 --> 00:34:19,470 How bad? 678 00:34:19,540 --> 00:34:21,970 Main power grid is completely fused. 679 00:34:22,040 --> 00:34:24,870 Structural integrity field has collapsed. 680 00:34:26,580 --> 00:34:29,080 We'll have to wait until the Defiant gets here. 681 00:34:29,150 --> 00:34:31,030 She'll be able to pull us out of here 682 00:34:31,100 --> 00:34:32,350 with a tractor beam. 683 00:34:32,420 --> 00:34:34,720 Which means we have 36 hours to make repairs. 684 00:34:34,790 --> 00:34:37,100 You all know what to do. 685 00:34:41,040 --> 00:34:44,260 I could really use your help now, Quique. 686 00:35:06,850 --> 00:35:08,850 ( explosion ) 687 00:35:16,860 --> 00:35:19,860 I told Muniz he was going to make it. 688 00:35:21,200 --> 00:35:23,470 That's what a Captain's supposed to say. 689 00:35:23,530 --> 00:35:26,970 ( explosion ) 690 00:35:27,040 --> 00:35:31,970 I have got to get this ship back to the station, old man. 691 00:35:32,040 --> 00:35:35,210 Five people have died on this mission. 692 00:35:37,480 --> 00:35:40,180 I want to be able to tell their families why. 693 00:35:40,250 --> 00:35:42,850 ( explosion ) 694 00:35:45,360 --> 00:35:46,890 Ben... 695 00:36:02,140 --> 00:36:03,440 It's a changeling. 696 00:36:11,980 --> 00:36:13,500 ( squealing roar ) 697 00:36:19,860 --> 00:36:21,720 It can't hold its shape. 698 00:36:23,560 --> 00:36:25,830 It's dying. 699 00:36:25,900 --> 00:36:27,900 Then we're in trouble. 700 00:36:29,900 --> 00:36:31,300 That's what the Vorta 701 00:36:31,370 --> 00:36:34,570 has been looking for-- a Founder. 702 00:36:34,640 --> 00:36:37,190 No wonder the Jem'Hadar wouldn't attack. 703 00:36:37,260 --> 00:36:38,360 They couldn't risk 704 00:36:38,430 --> 00:36:40,690 killing one of their Gods. 705 00:36:40,760 --> 00:36:42,030 ( changeling shrieks ) 706 00:36:44,820 --> 00:36:47,530 ( distant shrieking continues ) 707 00:37:06,700 --> 00:37:08,300 The bombing stopped. 708 00:37:08,370 --> 00:37:09,640 Prepare for an assault. 709 00:37:09,710 --> 00:37:11,310 Tell Worf to man the-- 710 00:37:11,370 --> 00:37:12,710 Where are your soldiers? 711 00:37:12,780 --> 00:37:13,910 They're dead. 712 00:37:13,980 --> 00:37:15,380 They killed themselves. 713 00:37:15,450 --> 00:37:16,710 Why? 714 00:37:16,780 --> 00:37:20,620 Because they allowed a Founder to die. 715 00:37:20,680 --> 00:37:22,800 You should have trusted me. 716 00:37:22,870 --> 00:37:24,400 How could I?! 717 00:37:24,470 --> 00:37:26,390 The first word out of your mouth was a lie! 718 00:37:26,460 --> 00:37:28,210 This isn't your first mission 719 00:37:28,280 --> 00:37:29,770 outside the Dominion, is it? 720 00:37:31,180 --> 00:37:33,380 I regret saying that 721 00:37:33,450 --> 00:37:36,750 but my offer was genuine. 722 00:37:36,820 --> 00:37:40,400 All that mattered to me was the Founder. 723 00:37:40,470 --> 00:37:42,470 Then you should have told me about him. 724 00:37:42,540 --> 00:37:45,490 You might have killed him or made him a hostage. 725 00:37:45,560 --> 00:37:47,020 No. 726 00:37:48,400 --> 00:37:52,110 All I wanted was the ship. 727 00:37:52,180 --> 00:37:55,200 And I was willing to let you take it. 728 00:37:59,710 --> 00:38:00,970 So... 729 00:38:02,480 --> 00:38:04,290 this is how it ends. 730 00:38:04,360 --> 00:38:06,810 ( footsteps approaching ) 731 00:38:08,150 --> 00:38:09,180 It's true. 732 00:38:09,250 --> 00:38:11,430 The Jem'Hadar died by their own hands. 733 00:38:13,700 --> 00:38:15,370 Muniz... 734 00:38:17,710 --> 00:38:19,540 the runabout crew... 735 00:38:21,380 --> 00:38:23,310 your soldiers... 736 00:38:23,380 --> 00:38:27,010 they'd all still be alive if we had trusted each other. 737 00:38:27,080 --> 00:38:32,000 I have no way of stopping you from taking the ship. 738 00:38:32,070 --> 00:38:34,840 All I ask is that you allow me to remove 739 00:38:34,910 --> 00:38:37,090 some of the Founder's remains. 740 00:38:40,900 --> 00:38:42,400 Of course. 741 00:39:08,370 --> 00:39:11,040 Do you have any Gods, Captain Sisko? 742 00:39:11,110 --> 00:39:14,910 There are things I believe in. 743 00:39:14,980 --> 00:39:17,350 Duty? 744 00:39:17,420 --> 00:39:19,550 Starfleet? The Federation? 745 00:39:23,560 --> 00:39:25,820 You must be pleased with yourself. 746 00:39:25,890 --> 00:39:28,890 You have this ship to take back to them. 747 00:39:30,730 --> 00:39:32,710 I hope it was worth it. 748 00:39:32,780 --> 00:39:36,030 So do I. 749 00:39:50,170 --> 00:39:52,030 ( sighing ) 750 00:40:05,750 --> 00:40:07,680 What did Starfleet have to say 751 00:40:07,750 --> 00:40:09,180 about our prize? 752 00:40:09,250 --> 00:40:10,590 They're pleased. 753 00:40:12,190 --> 00:40:14,220 That's all? Just pleased? 754 00:40:14,290 --> 00:40:16,370 Very pleased. 755 00:40:16,440 --> 00:40:18,390 They're giving us all medals. 756 00:40:20,700 --> 00:40:22,780 I'll add it to my collection. 757 00:40:22,850 --> 00:40:28,050 Starfleet Command is waiting for my official report 758 00:40:28,120 --> 00:40:30,960 but every time I try to get it started... 759 00:40:32,790 --> 00:40:35,480 I find myself staring at the casualty list 760 00:40:35,550 --> 00:40:37,560 and reading the same five names 761 00:40:37,630 --> 00:40:40,050 over and over again. 762 00:40:40,120 --> 00:40:47,490 T'Lor, Rooney, Bertram, Hoya, Muniz. 763 00:40:47,560 --> 00:40:51,440 It may sound cruel, but we both know 764 00:40:51,510 --> 00:40:53,810 that ship out there was worth it. 765 00:40:53,880 --> 00:40:55,830 Those five deaths 766 00:40:55,900 --> 00:40:58,850 may save 5,000 lives 767 00:40:58,920 --> 00:41:00,970 or maybe even five million. 768 00:41:01,040 --> 00:41:05,020 And if I had to make the same trade all over again, I would. 769 00:41:07,190 --> 00:41:10,700 But five people are dead. 770 00:41:10,760 --> 00:41:12,860 Fine men and women who deserved 771 00:41:12,930 --> 00:41:16,330 a lot more than to die on some lonely planet 772 00:41:16,400 --> 00:41:18,340 50,000 light-years away from home! 773 00:41:18,410 --> 00:41:19,390 ( bangs padd ) 774 00:41:20,870 --> 00:41:22,090 When you were 775 00:41:22,180 --> 00:41:25,030 at the Academy, was Professor Somak teaching? 776 00:41:26,360 --> 00:41:29,130 Moral and Ethical Issues of Command. 777 00:41:29,200 --> 00:41:32,370 I remember her favorite speech: 778 00:41:32,440 --> 00:41:34,870 "Always maintain emotional distance 779 00:41:34,940 --> 00:41:38,340 between yourself and those under your command." 780 00:41:38,410 --> 00:41:41,690 It's good advice. 781 00:41:41,760 --> 00:41:43,460 And I try to follow it 782 00:41:43,530 --> 00:41:47,000 but it's a lot more complicated outside of the classroom. 783 00:41:47,070 --> 00:41:49,030 Did you know 784 00:41:49,100 --> 00:41:53,670 that Jake and Muniz have the same birthday? 785 00:41:53,740 --> 00:41:58,010 That I performed the ceremony at Hoya's wedding? 786 00:41:58,080 --> 00:42:01,910 And Rooney-- he could play the trumpet. 787 00:42:01,980 --> 00:42:04,020 I heard him at Quark's once 788 00:42:04,080 --> 00:42:07,020 and he had the people dancing in the aisles. 789 00:42:07,090 --> 00:42:09,190 I remember. 790 00:42:10,910 --> 00:42:13,670 And you know something else I remember about him? 791 00:42:15,850 --> 00:42:20,680 How proud he was to wear his uniform 792 00:42:20,750 --> 00:42:23,900 and how proud he was to serve under you. 793 00:42:23,970 --> 00:42:26,520 The same as Hoya 794 00:42:26,590 --> 00:42:31,590 T'Lor, Bertram and Muniz. 795 00:42:33,600 --> 00:42:36,100 They chose a life in Starfleet. 796 00:42:37,770 --> 00:42:40,030 They knew the risks 797 00:42:40,100 --> 00:42:42,300 and they died fighting for something 798 00:42:42,370 --> 00:42:44,170 that they believed in. 799 00:42:44,240 --> 00:42:46,740 That doesn't make it any easier. 800 00:42:47,780 --> 00:42:50,810 Maybe nothing should. 801 00:43:10,080 --> 00:43:13,020 We used a phase-conjugate graviton emitter 802 00:43:13,090 --> 00:43:15,020 in the tractor beam. 803 00:43:15,090 --> 00:43:18,520 That baby came out of the rock first time. 804 00:43:18,590 --> 00:43:21,030 You would have loved it, Quique. 805 00:43:21,090 --> 00:43:22,790 ( door opens ) 806 00:43:22,860 --> 00:43:24,880 I did not mean to interrupt. 807 00:43:24,950 --> 00:43:26,480 It's all right. 808 00:43:26,550 --> 00:43:30,620 You are performing Ak'voh for your friend. 809 00:43:30,690 --> 00:43:32,600 I am? 810 00:43:32,670 --> 00:43:35,360 Yes. It's an old Klingon tradition. 811 00:43:35,430 --> 00:43:37,530 When a warrior dies in battle 812 00:43:37,590 --> 00:43:41,030 his comrades stay with the body to keep away predators. 813 00:43:41,100 --> 00:43:43,910 That allows the spirit to leave the body 814 00:43:43,980 --> 00:43:45,330 when it is time 815 00:43:45,400 --> 00:43:46,870 to make the long journey to Sto'Vo'Kor. 816 00:43:47,870 --> 00:43:49,870 It's a fine tradition. 817 00:43:57,360 --> 00:43:59,400 What are you doing? 818 00:43:59,470 --> 00:44:02,570 We will both keep the predators away. 819 00:44:05,210 --> 00:44:08,610 I'm sure Quique would like that. 820 00:44:13,850 --> 00:44:16,780 Captioning sponsored by PARAMOUNT PICTURES 821 00:44:16,850 --> 00:44:19,850 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org