1 00:00:02,336 --> 00:00:04,065 This is Captain Kathryn Janeway 2 00:00:04,137 --> 00:00:05,536 of the Starship Voyager. 3 00:00:05,606 --> 00:00:07,301 We're responding to your distress call. 4 00:00:07,374 --> 00:00:09,570 A ruptured conduit is flooding my ship 5 00:00:09,643 --> 00:00:10,940 with plasma radiation. 6 00:00:11,011 --> 00:00:12,604 We request immediate transport. 7 00:00:12,679 --> 00:00:15,512 I'm detecting 11 life-signs; two are weak. 8 00:00:15,582 --> 00:00:17,550 Transport the injured to Sick Bay 9 00:00:17,618 --> 00:00:19,746 and the rest to Cargo Bay 1. 10 00:00:19,820 --> 00:00:22,084 I want security teams at both locations. 11 00:00:29,329 --> 00:00:30,319 Our weapons! 12 00:00:30,397 --> 00:00:32,263 They'll be returned to you when you leave. 13 00:00:32,332 --> 00:00:34,528 These are dangerous criminals. They have to be secured. 14 00:00:34,601 --> 00:00:36,968 We'll do our best to accommodate you. 15 00:00:37,037 --> 00:00:38,766 I had eight men in custody. 16 00:00:38,839 --> 00:00:40,398 Where are the other two? 17 00:00:40,474 --> 00:00:41,964 We're not going to hurt you. 18 00:00:42,109 --> 00:00:43,702 Stay away, or I'll kill her! 19 00:02:36,356 --> 00:02:38,950 I'm sure we can resolve this 20 00:02:39,092 --> 00:02:40,856 without resorting to violence. 21 00:02:40,927 --> 00:02:42,759 What is it you want? 22 00:02:42,829 --> 00:02:45,491 A ship, some food. 23 00:02:45,565 --> 00:02:46,930 I might be able to arrange that, 24 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:48,661 but you'll have to release her first. 25 00:02:48,735 --> 00:02:50,260 I'm not a fool. 26 00:02:53,974 --> 00:02:55,738 You know I'll do it! Tell them. 27 00:02:55,809 --> 00:02:57,504 You're not getting off this ship. 28 00:02:57,577 --> 00:02:58,544 If you release her, 29 00:02:58,612 --> 00:03:00,205 I promise you won't be harmed. 30 00:03:00,280 --> 00:03:02,874 Not until I get a ship. 31 00:03:02,949 --> 00:03:04,348 We don't negotiate with criminals. 32 00:03:04,418 --> 00:03:05,476 Who are you? 33 00:03:05,552 --> 00:03:08,317 Warden Yediq of the Nygean Detention Force. 34 00:03:08,388 --> 00:03:09,913 This man is my prisoner. 35 00:03:10,057 --> 00:03:12,719 If that were true, he wouldn't be holding my friend hostage. 36 00:03:15,429 --> 00:03:17,761 Get back! 37 00:03:17,831 --> 00:03:20,061 I'm a hologram. I can't be harmed. 38 00:03:23,904 --> 00:03:25,929 I think you proved my point. 39 00:03:26,073 --> 00:03:27,837 We're lucky you came along, Captain. 40 00:03:27,908 --> 00:03:29,137 Ten more minutes 41 00:03:29,209 --> 00:03:31,371 and none of us would have survived the plasma leak. 42 00:03:31,445 --> 00:03:33,174 Your vessel was equipped with escape pods. 43 00:03:33,246 --> 00:03:34,680 Why didn't you use them? 44 00:03:34,748 --> 00:03:37,547 I couldn't risk letting any of the prisoners get away. 45 00:03:37,617 --> 00:03:39,915 As you've seen, they're extremely dangerous. 46 00:03:39,986 --> 00:03:41,112 Where are you taking them? 47 00:03:41,188 --> 00:03:42,622 Back to our homeworld. 48 00:03:42,689 --> 00:03:44,384 They're due to be executed. 49 00:03:47,127 --> 00:03:50,062 What were their crimes? 50 00:03:50,130 --> 00:03:51,859 All eight are murderers. 51 00:03:51,932 --> 00:03:54,060 Three are multiple offenders. 52 00:03:54,134 --> 00:03:56,967 We're just 13 light-years from our system. 53 00:03:57,037 --> 00:03:59,404 I'd appreciate it if you'd take us back there. 54 00:03:59,473 --> 00:04:01,567 Actually, we were headed in the opposite direction. 55 00:04:01,641 --> 00:04:02,904 I could arrange 56 00:04:02,976 --> 00:04:05,138 for one of our ships to rendezvous with Voyager. 57 00:04:05,212 --> 00:04:07,374 It'll take several days. 58 00:04:07,447 --> 00:04:09,745 My prisoners will have to be strictly monitored. 59 00:04:09,816 --> 00:04:13,047 Commander Tuvok will help you make arrangements. 60 00:04:20,961 --> 00:04:22,759 Some of the crew may not be comfortable 61 00:04:22,829 --> 00:04:24,923 helping to deliver eight men to their deaths. 62 00:04:24,998 --> 00:04:27,262 lI can't say I like it, either... 63 00:04:27,334 --> 00:04:30,304 but we have a Prime Directive to follow. 64 00:04:31,905 --> 00:04:33,634 30 more seconds, 65 00:04:33,707 --> 00:04:36,472 and I could have resolved the situation peacefully. 66 00:04:36,543 --> 00:04:38,671 Instead, you and "Tuvok the Kid" 67 00:04:38,745 --> 00:04:40,873 had to take matters into your own hands. 68 00:04:40,947 --> 00:04:42,244 You're damaged. 69 00:04:43,617 --> 00:04:44,880 Commander Tuvok's friendly fire 70 00:04:44,951 --> 00:04:46,043 must have caused 71 00:04:46,119 --> 00:04:47,518 a feedback surge in my emitters. 72 00:04:47,587 --> 00:04:48,679 I'll help you repair it. 73 00:04:49,756 --> 00:04:52,191 How are you? 74 00:04:52,259 --> 00:04:53,658 Fine, Captain. 75 00:04:53,727 --> 00:04:55,525 You! 76 00:04:55,595 --> 00:04:57,188 This your ship? 77 00:04:57,264 --> 00:04:59,961 Yes. 78 00:05:00,066 --> 00:05:02,592 Then let me out. 79 00:05:02,669 --> 00:05:04,967 I'm afraid I can't do that. 80 00:05:16,183 --> 00:05:19,050 If you don't, I'll kill you all. 81 00:05:20,954 --> 00:05:21,921 Janeway to Tuvok. 82 00:05:22,055 --> 00:05:24,581 Are the prisoners' accommodations ready? 83 00:05:24,658 --> 00:05:26,387 Affirmative, Captain. 84 00:05:26,459 --> 00:05:29,656 Then by all means, initiate transport. 85 00:05:36,069 --> 00:05:38,060 You're sure these will hold them? 86 00:05:38,138 --> 00:05:40,505 The force fields are impenetrable, 87 00:05:40,574 --> 00:05:42,440 as are the tritanium bulkheads. 88 00:05:42,509 --> 00:05:43,943 In addition to your staff, 89 00:05:44,077 --> 00:05:45,841 two Voyager security officers 90 00:05:45,912 --> 00:05:47,676 will remain here at all times. 91 00:05:47,747 --> 00:05:49,408 Two more will be posted 92 00:05:49,482 --> 00:05:51,883 at the entrance to the cargo bay. 93 00:05:51,952 --> 00:05:52,919 What about our weapons? 94 00:05:52,986 --> 00:05:54,852 You'll be allowed to carry them 95 00:05:54,921 --> 00:05:55,945 in this area only. 96 00:05:56,089 --> 00:05:57,716 If you leave the cargo bay, 97 00:05:57,791 --> 00:05:59,759 you'll be asked to surrender them. 98 00:05:59,826 --> 00:06:00,952 What's this? 99 00:06:01,027 --> 00:06:02,153 Dinner. 100 00:06:02,229 --> 00:06:04,755 Since you can't bring the prisoners to the Mess Hall, 101 00:06:04,831 --> 00:06:06,390 I brought the Mess Hall to them. 102 00:06:06,466 --> 00:06:08,560 What is it? 103 00:06:08,635 --> 00:06:11,900 Talaxian Spice Stew served over /eola rice pilaf. 104 00:06:12,038 --> 00:06:13,836 It's an old family recipe. 105 00:06:13,907 --> 00:06:15,568 Take it back. 106 00:06:17,344 --> 00:06:18,311 Too spicy? 107 00:06:18,378 --> 00:06:19,846 These men don't deserve 108 00:06:19,913 --> 00:06:22,280 such an elaborate meal. 109 00:06:22,349 --> 00:06:23,544 Take it back. 110 00:06:23,617 --> 00:06:25,551 Federation guidelines are quite clear 111 00:06:25,619 --> 00:06:27,383 about the treatment of prisoners. 112 00:06:27,454 --> 00:06:28,421 He is correct. 113 00:06:28,488 --> 00:06:29,751 I can quote the protocols, 114 00:06:29,823 --> 00:06:31,348 if you like. 115 00:06:36,062 --> 00:06:37,791 My men will assist you. 116 00:07:00,787 --> 00:07:02,585 Thanks for standing up to Yediq. 117 00:07:02,656 --> 00:07:04,818 Just doing my job. 118 00:07:04,891 --> 00:07:06,120 Still, 119 00:07:06,192 --> 00:07:07,921 it was kind. 120 00:07:14,701 --> 00:07:19,798 This would be easier if you would remain stationary. 121 00:07:19,873 --> 00:07:21,500 It doesn't feel right. 122 00:07:21,574 --> 00:07:23,565 You may experience unusual sensations 123 00:07:23,643 --> 00:07:25,168 while your matrix realigns. 124 00:07:25,245 --> 00:07:27,475 I was referring to the "arrangement" 125 00:07:27,547 --> 00:07:29,811 the Captain's made with the Nygeans. 126 00:07:29,883 --> 00:07:32,511 No matter how terrible the crimes these men committed, 127 00:07:32,585 --> 00:07:34,917 it seems wrong to hand them over to be executed. 128 00:07:35,055 --> 00:07:37,922 This is a Federation starship, not the Barge of the Dead. 129 00:07:37,991 --> 00:07:40,016 Would you have preferred the Captain release them? 130 00:07:40,093 --> 00:07:41,686 Of course not. They're dangerous men. 131 00:07:41,761 --> 00:07:42,853 Executing them ensures 132 00:07:42,929 --> 00:07:44,658 they'll never pose a threat to anyone again. 133 00:07:44,731 --> 00:07:48,031 So would life sentences... the operative word being "life." 134 00:07:48,101 --> 00:07:51,196 Confining them for life requires significant resources. 135 00:07:51,271 --> 00:07:53,535 The Nygeans may not think it worthwhile. 136 00:07:53,606 --> 00:07:54,801 What about rehabilitation? 137 00:07:54,874 --> 00:07:57,138 Given the chance, some of these men might become 138 00:07:57,210 --> 00:07:58,939 productive members of society one day. 139 00:07:59,012 --> 00:08:01,982 Their victims won't have the same opportunity. 140 00:08:02,048 --> 00:08:04,483 And that justifies taking their lives? 141 00:08:04,551 --> 00:08:07,020 An eye for an eye? 142 00:08:07,087 --> 00:08:09,215 It's not justice, it's revenge. 143 00:08:09,289 --> 00:08:11,053 Quite frankly, I'm surprised 144 00:08:11,124 --> 00:08:14,150 you're not troubled by such a barbaric system. 145 00:08:14,227 --> 00:08:15,991 I'm simply being objective. 146 00:08:16,062 --> 00:08:17,461 You often encourage me 147 00:08:17,530 --> 00:08:19,658 to see both sides of an argument. 148 00:08:19,733 --> 00:08:21,701 Well... 149 00:08:21,768 --> 00:08:26,205 this is one occasion when my programming won't allow me 150 00:08:26,272 --> 00:08:27,535 to be objective. 151 00:08:27,607 --> 00:08:31,066 Killing is wrong, no matter who's doing it. 152 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:42,552 Still hungry? 153 00:08:42,622 --> 00:08:45,319 I can hear your stomach from here. 154 00:08:45,392 --> 00:08:47,622 This must be the first time in a month 155 00:08:47,694 --> 00:08:49,924 you couldn't steal poor Egrid's meal. 156 00:08:52,732 --> 00:08:53,665 Good, isn't it? 157 00:08:53,733 --> 00:08:55,030 Mm-hmm. 158 00:09:06,146 --> 00:09:07,773 Is there a problem? 159 00:09:11,651 --> 00:09:14,621 lko was just telling me, he didn't get 160 00:09:14,687 --> 00:09:15,950 enough to eat. 161 00:09:17,757 --> 00:09:19,122 I see. 162 00:09:22,762 --> 00:09:24,787 Cause another disturbance 163 00:09:24,864 --> 00:09:26,195 and I'll see to it 164 00:09:26,266 --> 00:09:28,735 you're not fed the rest of this journey. 165 00:09:28,802 --> 00:09:29,769 Do you understand? 166 00:09:32,305 --> 00:09:35,070 Boche and Ledara... 167 00:09:35,141 --> 00:09:37,132 What did you say? 168 00:09:44,117 --> 00:09:46,108 Your children. 169 00:09:46,186 --> 00:09:47,745 How did you know that? 170 00:09:47,821 --> 00:09:51,485 Are you sure they're safe? 171 00:09:51,558 --> 00:09:53,583 Some people don't understand 172 00:09:53,660 --> 00:09:56,493 why we deal so harshly with men like you. 173 00:09:58,164 --> 00:10:00,895 It's because you never learn. 174 00:10:16,049 --> 00:10:17,278 Stand down! 175 00:10:17,350 --> 00:10:20,411 Stand down! 176 00:10:20,487 --> 00:10:22,649 He needs to be disciplined. 177 00:10:22,722 --> 00:10:25,419 Lower your weapons and step away. 178 00:10:42,976 --> 00:10:45,673 Our response was justified. 179 00:10:45,745 --> 00:10:48,373 How do you justify beating a defenseless man? 180 00:10:48,448 --> 00:10:50,678 Violence is the only thing he understands. 181 00:10:50,750 --> 00:10:54,345 You seem to have a pretty good grasp of it yourself. 182 00:10:54,420 --> 00:10:56,821 Do not presume to tell me how to handle my prisoners, Captain. 183 00:10:56,890 --> 00:10:59,825 You don't know lko like I do. 184 00:10:59,893 --> 00:11:02,225 He killed a young father for no reason. 185 00:11:02,295 --> 00:11:05,390 Before that, he committed dozens of violent crimes. 186 00:11:05,465 --> 00:11:07,934 He's spent his entire life hurting people. 187 00:11:08,067 --> 00:11:10,798 That doesn't excuse what you did to him. 188 00:11:12,438 --> 00:11:14,236 Until your transport vessel gets here, 189 00:11:14,307 --> 00:11:16,935 you and your men won't be allowed in the cargo bay. 190 00:11:17,043 --> 00:11:18,943 You're in charge of the prisoners. 191 00:11:19,045 --> 00:11:20,570 Aye, Captain. 192 00:11:20,647 --> 00:11:22,206 They're my responsibility. 193 00:11:22,282 --> 00:11:23,909 Not as long as you're aboard my ship. 194 00:11:23,983 --> 00:11:25,417 I won't risk any more violence. 195 00:11:25,485 --> 00:11:27,453 The only risk will be to your crew. 196 00:11:27,520 --> 00:11:29,284 Commander Tuvok isn't qualified 197 00:11:29,355 --> 00:11:31,289 to guard prisoners this dangerous. 198 00:11:31,357 --> 00:11:33,849 Tuvok has been a Starfleet Security Officer 199 00:11:33,927 --> 00:11:35,156 for a very long time. 200 00:11:35,228 --> 00:11:37,720 Believe me, he's qualified. 201 00:11:37,797 --> 00:11:40,232 I hope you're right. 202 00:11:55,915 --> 00:11:57,906 You remember Mr. Iko. 203 00:11:57,984 --> 00:11:59,645 Vividly. 204 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:02,882 The Nygeans decided to make an example of him. 205 00:12:02,956 --> 00:12:04,355 Did you call me here 206 00:12:04,424 --> 00:12:07,155 to make a point about Nygean barbarity? 207 00:12:07,227 --> 00:12:08,160 I called you here 208 00:12:08,228 --> 00:12:10,492 because I need your help to save his life. 209 00:12:15,535 --> 00:12:17,867 He sustained a severe blow to the head, 210 00:12:17,937 --> 00:12:19,405 which has caused severe edema 211 00:12:19,472 --> 00:12:20,530 in his parietal lobe. 212 00:12:20,607 --> 00:12:22,598 It's blocking vital neurotransmitters. 213 00:12:22,675 --> 00:12:25,076 I'd like to program some of your nanoprobes 214 00:12:25,144 --> 00:12:26,270 to bypass the edema. 215 00:12:29,282 --> 00:12:31,216 I'll comply. 216 00:12:31,284 --> 00:12:34,219 I sense a "but" coming. 217 00:12:34,287 --> 00:12:36,119 It seems inefficient to save the life 218 00:12:36,189 --> 00:12:38,123 of someone who's about to be executed. 219 00:12:38,191 --> 00:12:40,125 If the Nygeans insist on killing him, 220 00:12:40,193 --> 00:12:41,957 there isn't much I can do about it, 221 00:12:42,061 --> 00:12:44,155 but I won't let them do it on Voyager. 222 00:12:48,468 --> 00:12:51,699 I didn't expect to see you back so soon. 223 00:12:53,473 --> 00:12:57,103 Ordinarily, we're lucky to get one meal a day. 224 00:12:57,176 --> 00:12:59,508 That's terrible. 225 00:12:59,579 --> 00:13:02,514 Yediq likes to keep us hungry. 226 00:13:04,183 --> 00:13:07,414 Less talk. We're hungry! 227 00:13:07,487 --> 00:13:09,421 You're wondering why I'm here. 228 00:13:09,489 --> 00:13:11,651 Excuse me? 229 00:13:11,724 --> 00:13:15,490 You're wondering what I did to end up with men like them. 230 00:13:17,497 --> 00:13:19,124 You killed someone? 231 00:13:21,634 --> 00:13:23,762 That's right. 232 00:13:28,474 --> 00:13:30,670 Why? 233 00:13:30,743 --> 00:13:32,507 Because I'm Benkaran. 234 00:13:32,578 --> 00:13:35,343 What does that have to do with it? 235 00:13:39,585 --> 00:13:41,610 It's common knowledge 236 00:13:41,688 --> 00:13:43,952 that all Benkarans are criminals, 237 00:13:44,023 --> 00:13:47,357 so when I was found in the vicinity of a murder, 238 00:13:47,427 --> 00:13:49,361 I was immediately arrested. 239 00:13:49,429 --> 00:13:53,059 Are you saying you didn't do it? 240 00:13:53,132 --> 00:13:57,433 I told you, I'm Benkaran. 241 00:13:57,503 --> 00:14:01,303 What I say doesn't matter. 242 00:14:15,588 --> 00:14:18,023 You suffered severe neurological trauma, 243 00:14:18,091 --> 00:14:20,651 but I believe we've repaired the damage. 244 00:14:23,296 --> 00:14:25,424 Thank you. 245 00:14:25,498 --> 00:14:28,331 Don't thank me. Thank Seven of Nine. 246 00:14:28,401 --> 00:14:32,235 She donated the nanoprobes that saved your life. 247 00:14:32,305 --> 00:14:35,240 Oh, my head. 248 00:14:35,308 --> 00:14:36,275 The pain is normal. 249 00:14:36,342 --> 00:14:37,901 I'll prepare an analgesic. 250 00:14:43,449 --> 00:14:45,713 You're not afraid of me. 251 00:14:45,785 --> 00:14:49,551 There's no reason to fear someone in your condition. 252 00:14:49,622 --> 00:14:51,784 You were never afraid of me, 253 00:14:51,858 --> 00:14:55,522 not even when I tried to kill you. 254 00:14:55,595 --> 00:14:58,428 It's nice to look into someone's eyes 255 00:14:58,498 --> 00:15:01,627 and not see fear. 256 00:15:09,509 --> 00:15:11,204 Do you have to be a criminal to get 257 00:15:11,277 --> 00:15:12,802 something to eat around here? 258 00:15:12,879 --> 00:15:16,042 Sorry. Dinner will be ready in 15 minutes. 259 00:15:16,115 --> 00:15:18,641 You said that 15 minutes ago. 260 00:15:18,718 --> 00:15:21,813 Did you know the Nygeans govern a sector of space 261 00:15:21,888 --> 00:15:24,880 occupied by several different humanoid species? 262 00:15:24,957 --> 00:15:26,925 If we say yes, will you feed us? 263 00:15:27,026 --> 00:15:30,052 One of those species is the Benkarans. 264 00:15:30,129 --> 00:15:35,295 They occupy just ten percent of Nygean space, 265 00:15:35,368 --> 00:15:39,703 but take up nearly 80 percent of the space in Nygean prisons. 266 00:15:39,772 --> 00:15:43,231 Maybe they commit more crimes. 267 00:15:43,309 --> 00:15:45,835 Not according to Joleg, one of the prisoners. 268 00:15:45,912 --> 00:15:47,676 You think he was given a harsher sentence 269 00:15:47,747 --> 00:15:49,272 because of his species? 270 00:15:49,348 --> 00:15:50,543 According to this, 271 00:15:50,616 --> 00:15:52,584 Benkarans are ten times more likely 272 00:15:52,652 --> 00:15:55,280 to be executed for their crimes than Nygeans. 273 00:15:55,354 --> 00:15:56,378 Where'd you get that? 274 00:15:56,456 --> 00:15:58,083 I contacted the Nygean government. 275 00:15:58,157 --> 00:15:59,420 Told them I was interested 276 00:15:59,492 --> 00:16:00,618 in a cultural exchange. 277 00:16:00,693 --> 00:16:02,889 Among other things, they let me access data 278 00:16:03,029 --> 00:16:05,123 on their criminal justice system. 279 00:16:05,198 --> 00:16:08,532 It all supports what Joleg told me. 280 00:16:08,601 --> 00:16:10,831 Neelix... 281 00:16:10,903 --> 00:16:12,166 I know what you're thinking. 282 00:16:12,238 --> 00:16:13,501 That you're the softest touch 283 00:16:13,573 --> 00:16:14,904 in the Delta Quadrant. 284 00:16:15,007 --> 00:16:18,136 These are the transcripts from Joleg's trial. 285 00:16:18,211 --> 00:16:21,306 He was convicted on circumstantial evidence. 286 00:16:21,380 --> 00:16:24,111 Let me guess. He was in the wrong place at the wrong time. 287 00:16:24,183 --> 00:16:25,776 Apparently. 288 00:16:25,852 --> 00:16:28,787 Neelix, when I was in the Federation penal colony, 289 00:16:28,855 --> 00:16:30,152 everybody had a story. 290 00:16:30,223 --> 00:16:33,557 I never put much stock in them. Neither should you. 291 00:16:33,626 --> 00:16:37,494 How many of those people were sentenced to die? 292 00:16:45,037 --> 00:16:46,766 I still don't understand. 293 00:16:46,839 --> 00:16:49,274 Why weren't you hurt? 294 00:16:49,342 --> 00:16:51,106 Because my matrix is photonic. 295 00:16:51,177 --> 00:16:53,578 I'm made of light. 296 00:16:53,646 --> 00:16:55,808 You wanted to see me? 297 00:16:55,882 --> 00:16:57,316 I'll be with you in just a moment. 298 00:16:57,383 --> 00:16:59,545 You don't feel pain? 299 00:16:59,619 --> 00:17:04,489 Well, I suppose my pride has been wounded on occasion. 300 00:17:06,158 --> 00:17:08,183 I wish I was made of light. 301 00:17:10,363 --> 00:17:11,626 Try to rest. 302 00:17:13,666 --> 00:17:16,397 Mr. Iko responded so well to the first dose of nanoprobes, 303 00:17:16,469 --> 00:17:19,097 I thought a second might improve his condition further. 304 00:17:19,171 --> 00:17:21,435 It'll only take a moment to extract them. 305 00:17:25,611 --> 00:17:28,911 You and Mr. Iko seem to be getting along well. 306 00:17:29,048 --> 00:17:30,538 It's the strangest thing. 307 00:17:30,616 --> 00:17:33,551 When he first arrived, he was crude, abusive. 308 00:17:33,619 --> 00:17:36,884 Now he's a model patient-- grateful, considerate. 309 00:17:36,956 --> 00:17:38,924 He's obviously an unstable individual. 310 00:17:39,025 --> 00:17:41,357 Inconsistent behavior is hardly surprising. 311 00:17:41,427 --> 00:17:43,919 Still, if it weren't for the security detail 312 00:17:44,030 --> 00:17:45,657 I'd forget he was a criminal. 313 00:17:45,731 --> 00:17:48,826 It's possible he's trying to manipulate you. 314 00:17:48,901 --> 00:17:50,562 Doctor! 315 00:17:56,075 --> 00:17:57,236 What's the matter? 316 00:17:57,310 --> 00:17:58,709 My stomach. 317 00:18:01,647 --> 00:18:03,240 I'm not detecting anything. 318 00:18:03,316 --> 00:18:05,444 I... I can't... 319 00:18:05,518 --> 00:18:07,145 What's wrong? 320 00:18:07,219 --> 00:18:10,678 l... I can't stop thinking about... 321 00:18:10,756 --> 00:18:12,383 the man I killed. 322 00:18:12,458 --> 00:18:13,687 That's not surprising. 323 00:18:13,759 --> 00:18:15,420 You're experiencing guilt. 324 00:18:15,494 --> 00:18:18,122 Is that why I'm feeling sick? 325 00:18:18,197 --> 00:18:21,098 Nausea could be a symptom of guilt. 326 00:18:21,167 --> 00:18:23,329 I've never felt guilty before. 327 00:18:23,402 --> 00:18:25,461 You've committed many crimes. 328 00:18:25,538 --> 00:18:27,939 None of them made me feel like this. 329 00:18:30,009 --> 00:18:32,341 Why did you do this to me? 330 00:18:32,411 --> 00:18:34,903 We're not responsible for your quilt. 331 00:18:35,014 --> 00:18:37,745 I didn't feel this way, 332 00:18:37,817 --> 00:18:40,843 until you put those nanoprobes in me. 333 00:18:40,920 --> 00:18:43,082 You knew this would happen, 334 00:18:43,155 --> 00:18:44,623 didn't you? 335 00:18:44,690 --> 00:18:46,920 This is some kind 336 00:18:47,059 --> 00:18:48,891 of punishment. 337 00:18:51,864 --> 00:18:54,526 Take the nanoprobes out. 338 00:18:54,600 --> 00:18:55,863 You could die. 339 00:18:57,570 --> 00:18:59,197 Please? 340 00:18:59,271 --> 00:19:03,765 I don't want to feel this way anymore. 341 00:19:12,918 --> 00:19:14,249 You don't honestly believe 342 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:16,220 we're responsible for his condition. 343 00:19:16,288 --> 00:19:17,881 We applied the Borg technology. 344 00:19:17,990 --> 00:19:19,253 It's possible there were 345 00:19:19,325 --> 00:19:20,884 some unforeseen side effects. 346 00:19:20,960 --> 00:19:22,621 Guilt, for example. 347 00:19:26,399 --> 00:19:27,662 Look at this. 348 00:19:27,733 --> 00:19:29,167 What? 349 00:19:29,235 --> 00:19:30,669 It's my most recent scan. 350 00:19:30,736 --> 00:19:32,898 The neurotransmitters have established 351 00:19:33,039 --> 00:19:35,406 new pathways throughout his cortex. 352 00:19:35,474 --> 00:19:37,442 Wasn't that your intention? 353 00:19:37,510 --> 00:19:39,205 No, I was simply trying 354 00:19:39,278 --> 00:19:40,768 to bypass the edema. 355 00:19:40,846 --> 00:19:42,712 Then how did this happen? 356 00:19:42,782 --> 00:19:44,045 I don't know. 357 00:19:44,116 --> 00:19:46,881 It's possible this is normal Nygean brain activity, 358 00:19:46,952 --> 00:19:49,512 but I have no basis for comparison. 359 00:19:49,588 --> 00:19:51,352 You should ask Mr. Yediq 360 00:19:51,424 --> 00:19:53,916 to contact a Nygean medical official. 361 00:19:53,993 --> 00:19:57,554 Maybe they could provide some relevant information. 362 00:20:03,769 --> 00:20:06,033 Seven of Nine. 363 00:20:06,105 --> 00:20:07,573 Stay? 364 00:20:07,640 --> 00:20:09,039 Talk to me. 365 00:20:09,108 --> 00:20:10,735 I'm extremely busy. 366 00:20:10,810 --> 00:20:13,040 Please. 367 00:20:13,112 --> 00:20:14,705 I'm scared. 368 00:20:20,119 --> 00:20:22,087 What did you want to discuss? 369 00:20:25,691 --> 00:20:28,717 I'm due in Astrometrics, so if there's nothing... 370 00:20:28,794 --> 00:20:30,626 Astrometrics-- what's that? 371 00:20:30,696 --> 00:20:33,859 A laboratory where we observe stellar phenomena. 372 00:20:33,933 --> 00:20:36,561 When I was a child, 373 00:20:36,635 --> 00:20:40,594 I'd... lie under the stars for hours. 374 00:20:42,141 --> 00:20:44,872 I'd stare at them until I could see the shapes. 375 00:20:44,944 --> 00:20:46,571 Shapes? 376 00:20:46,645 --> 00:20:50,775 Faces and animals made out of stars. 377 00:20:50,850 --> 00:20:54,081 You're referring to constellations. 378 00:20:54,153 --> 00:20:56,747 I named them. 379 00:20:56,822 --> 00:20:59,257 There was Paedos the Warrior 380 00:20:59,325 --> 00:21:05,196 and Gezid the Beast. 381 00:21:05,264 --> 00:21:07,699 No matter how hard he tried, 382 00:21:07,767 --> 00:21:11,260 Paedos could never catch Gezid. 383 00:21:11,337 --> 00:21:14,773 Because the distance between them always remained the same. 384 00:21:14,840 --> 00:21:17,901 You've seen them? 385 00:21:17,977 --> 00:21:20,036 Possibly. 386 00:21:20,112 --> 00:21:23,173 I've cataloged approximately six billion stars. 387 00:21:23,249 --> 00:21:28,312 Then you must have seen Onella, too-- the Mother. 388 00:21:30,623 --> 00:21:32,557 Describe her. 389 00:21:32,625 --> 00:21:35,117 She was surrounded 390 00:21:35,194 --> 00:21:38,255 by 16 smaller stars-- 391 00:21:38,330 --> 00:21:40,264 her daughters. 392 00:21:40,332 --> 00:21:42,130 If 1 try, I think 393 00:21:42,201 --> 00:21:45,501 I can remember all their names. 394 00:21:49,208 --> 00:21:52,178 Grid 11-6. Green. 395 00:21:52,244 --> 00:21:53,712 What's going on over there? 396 00:21:53,779 --> 00:21:54,871 Kot-Kot. 397 00:21:56,282 --> 00:21:57,943 That's Kadis-Kot. 398 00:21:58,017 --> 00:21:59,542 Congratulations. 399 00:21:59,618 --> 00:22:02,212 Down here. 400 00:22:03,589 --> 00:22:05,683 I've been doing some research 401 00:22:05,758 --> 00:22:07,692 on the Nygean legal system. 402 00:22:07,760 --> 00:22:09,194 You were right 403 00:22:09,261 --> 00:22:12,526 about the Benkarans receiving harsher sentences. 404 00:22:12,598 --> 00:22:14,532 I saw the statistics. 405 00:22:14,600 --> 00:22:17,535 Statistics won't save me. 406 00:22:17,603 --> 00:22:21,062 I noticed some people convicted of murder-- 407 00:22:21,140 --> 00:22:25,043 even terrible, premeditated murders-- weren't executed. 408 00:22:25,110 --> 00:22:27,135 Some weren't punished at all, 409 00:22:27,213 --> 00:22:28,942 but you were sentenced to death. 410 00:22:29,081 --> 00:22:30,708 That's what the family wants. 411 00:22:30,783 --> 00:22:32,547 The family? 412 00:22:32,618 --> 00:22:34,552 After you're convicted, 413 00:22:34,620 --> 00:22:37,351 the family of the victim sentences you. 414 00:22:37,423 --> 00:22:41,087 Well, shouldn't you be sentenced by someone less partial, 415 00:22:41,160 --> 00:22:42,889 like a judge? 416 00:22:42,962 --> 00:22:46,057 Vekto valek k'vadim. 417 00:22:46,131 --> 00:22:48,065 It's Ancient Nygean. 418 00:22:48,133 --> 00:22:50,067 It means, "Favor the victims." 419 00:22:52,171 --> 00:22:56,335 What if I stole your game board? 420 00:22:56,408 --> 00:23:00,504 What right would a judge have to assign value to your loss? 421 00:23:00,579 --> 00:23:02,513 To him, it's just a game board, 422 00:23:02,581 --> 00:23:05,915 but to you it might be a priceless family possession. 423 00:23:07,820 --> 00:23:10,118 And what if I murdered your child? 424 00:23:13,459 --> 00:23:15,689 I think I get your point. 425 00:23:15,761 --> 00:23:18,355 Vekto valek k'vadim. 426 00:23:18,430 --> 00:23:21,559 It's the basis for the Nygean legal system. 427 00:23:21,634 --> 00:23:23,068 What about the criminals 428 00:23:23,135 --> 00:23:25,103 that didn't serve any sentence at all? 429 00:23:25,170 --> 00:23:29,937 Some people prefer restitution to revenge. 430 00:23:30,042 --> 00:23:33,239 If a defendant is wealthy enough, 431 00:23:33,312 --> 00:23:36,111 he can negotiate a settlement with the victim's family. 432 00:23:36,181 --> 00:23:39,276 Oh, that doesn't seem fair. 433 00:23:39,351 --> 00:23:43,288 It's perfectly fair, unless you're destitute. 434 00:23:46,125 --> 00:23:48,617 Maybe I can talk to the Captain 435 00:23:48,694 --> 00:23:52,494 about finding a way to compensate your victims. 436 00:23:52,564 --> 00:23:54,965 I'm grateful... 437 00:23:55,067 --> 00:23:57,866 but it would imply I'm guilty. 438 00:23:59,071 --> 00:24:00,800 I wouldn't want that. 439 00:24:03,075 --> 00:24:05,339 There must be something I can do. 440 00:24:07,846 --> 00:24:10,110 You can transmit a letter to my brother. 441 00:24:10,182 --> 00:24:13,675 I'd like to let him know what's happened to me. 442 00:24:13,752 --> 00:24:15,880 I'll get a padd. 443 00:24:30,102 --> 00:24:33,072 I thought you might find this interesting. 444 00:24:37,609 --> 00:24:39,043 What is it? 445 00:24:39,111 --> 00:24:40,875 It's an Astrometrics log. 446 00:24:40,946 --> 00:24:42,471 It contains data 447 00:24:42,548 --> 00:24:44,812 on various star formations. 448 00:24:46,885 --> 00:24:49,513 It's just words and numbers. 449 00:24:49,588 --> 00:24:52,319 I'd rather look at the stars. 450 00:24:52,391 --> 00:24:55,827 I'll bring you a star chart 451 00:24:55,894 --> 00:24:57,658 after my next shift. 452 00:25:05,237 --> 00:25:07,331 What's the metal above your eye? 453 00:25:07,406 --> 00:25:10,341 It's a cybernetic implant. 454 00:25:10,409 --> 00:25:11,877 Where did you get it? 455 00:25:11,944 --> 00:25:14,174 It was installed by the Borg. 456 00:25:14,246 --> 00:25:16,180 Must have hurt. 457 00:25:16,248 --> 00:25:19,309 I don't recall. 458 00:25:22,087 --> 00:25:24,556 I hurt people. 459 00:25:26,925 --> 00:25:29,587 I deserve to die. 460 00:25:30,929 --> 00:25:32,522 Seven? 461 00:25:32,598 --> 00:25:34,896 I found something. 462 00:25:45,344 --> 00:25:48,507 This is a scan depicting a healthy Nygean brain. 463 00:25:48,580 --> 00:25:51,174 This node is analogous 464 00:25:51,250 --> 00:25:52,547 to the human pineal gland. 465 00:25:52,618 --> 00:25:54,950 In addition to controlling behavioral impulses, 466 00:25:55,054 --> 00:25:56,544 it regulates decision making. 467 00:25:56,622 --> 00:25:57,885 You might say 468 00:25:57,956 --> 00:25:59,947 it's the physiological equivalent of a conscience. 469 00:26:00,059 --> 00:26:02,687 Normally, the node connects to the rest of the brain 470 00:26:02,761 --> 00:26:04,593 through a series of neural pathways. 471 00:26:04,663 --> 00:26:05,892 Now... 472 00:26:05,998 --> 00:26:07,727 look at the scan of Iko's node 473 00:26:07,800 --> 00:26:09,700 before we applied the nanoprobes. 474 00:26:09,768 --> 00:26:11,327 It's detached. 475 00:26:11,403 --> 00:26:13,337 Did that happen when he was assaulted? 476 00:26:13,405 --> 00:26:15,999 No. I believe it's congenital-- a birth defect. 477 00:26:16,075 --> 00:26:19,204 Without the node, Iko would have been prone to violence 478 00:26:19,278 --> 00:26:21,178 and sociopathic behavior all his life. 479 00:26:21,246 --> 00:26:22,680 When I used Seven's nanoprobes 480 00:26:22,748 --> 00:26:24,546 to treat the injuries from the assault, 481 00:26:24,616 --> 00:26:27,551 it seems they inadvertently repaired the defect, as well. 482 00:26:27,619 --> 00:26:29,348 You've activated his conscience. 483 00:26:29,421 --> 00:26:30,855 Well, that would explain 484 00:26:30,923 --> 00:26:32,755 why he's suddenly experiencing guilt. 485 00:26:32,825 --> 00:26:34,259 There's more to it than that. 486 00:26:34,326 --> 00:26:36,920 I believe he's become capable of controlling 487 00:26:36,995 --> 00:26:38,520 his violent impulses. 488 00:26:38,597 --> 00:26:40,588 Capable, maybe, 489 00:26:40,666 --> 00:26:42,225 but how do you know he will? 490 00:26:42,301 --> 00:26:45,066 Even the thought of violence makes him ill now. 491 00:26:45,137 --> 00:26:48,072 In my opinion, he's no longer a threat to anyone. 492 00:26:48,140 --> 00:26:50,336 By some definitions, Captain, 493 00:26:50,409 --> 00:26:53,003 he's not the same man who committed the murder. 494 00:27:01,253 --> 00:27:03,312 Are you suggesting we release him? 495 00:27:03,388 --> 00:27:05,413 Of course not, but at the very least, 496 00:27:05,491 --> 00:27:07,220 his case should be reexamined. 497 00:27:07,292 --> 00:27:08,782 Because he's sorry. 498 00:27:08,861 --> 00:27:11,023 There's new medical evidence to be considered. 499 00:27:11,096 --> 00:27:13,997 None of it changes the fact that he killed a man. 500 00:27:14,066 --> 00:27:15,898 He was suffering from a neurological defect. 501 00:27:16,001 --> 00:27:17,400 He couldn't control his behavior. 502 00:27:17,469 --> 00:27:19,233 If lko had been diagnosed and treated, 503 00:27:19,304 --> 00:27:21,329 he never would have committed that crime. 504 00:27:21,406 --> 00:27:22,703 In a manner of speaking, 505 00:27:22,774 --> 00:27:24,435 he's a victim of his own biology. 506 00:27:24,510 --> 00:27:26,205 So Iko is the victim now? 507 00:27:26,278 --> 00:27:27,905 No one's denying 508 00:27:28,046 --> 00:27:31,209 that he committed a terrible crime, 509 00:27:31,283 --> 00:27:33,809 but as a result of the Doctor's treatments, 510 00:27:33,886 --> 00:27:36,048 he's undergone a fundamental change. 511 00:27:36,121 --> 00:27:38,419 Killing him won't accomplish anything. 512 00:27:38,490 --> 00:27:40,322 That's not your decision to make. 513 00:27:40,392 --> 00:27:41,723 Nor is it yours. 514 00:27:41,793 --> 00:27:44,023 He's obviously deceiving you somehow. 515 00:27:44,096 --> 00:27:46,326 Listen, we could debate this all day, 516 00:27:46,398 --> 00:27:49,857 but the fact is, our personal opinions are irrelevant. 517 00:27:49,935 --> 00:27:51,926 All that matters is Nygean law. 518 00:27:52,004 --> 00:27:55,497 Does lko have a legal means of appeal at his disposal? 519 00:27:55,574 --> 00:27:59,306 In accordance with Nygean Penal Code, 520 00:27:59,378 --> 00:28:02,837 a capital defendant has a right to appeal his sentence 521 00:28:02,915 --> 00:28:04,781 to the family of his victims. 522 00:28:04,850 --> 00:28:06,875 Then I'd like you to help Commander Tuvok 523 00:28:07,019 --> 00:28:08,714 draft an appeal 524 00:28:08,787 --> 00:28:10,551 and submit it to the proper authorities. 525 00:28:16,228 --> 00:28:18,162 Take back the appeal. 526 00:28:18,230 --> 00:28:19,527 You'd rather die, 527 00:28:19,598 --> 00:28:21,726 because you think it'll relieve your pain? 528 00:28:23,769 --> 00:28:26,830 Death is what I deserve. 529 00:28:26,905 --> 00:28:28,464 You say I've changed, 530 00:28:28,540 --> 00:28:31,168 but I look at these hands every day, 531 00:28:31,243 --> 00:28:34,577 and I see them squeezing that man's throat, 532 00:28:34,646 --> 00:28:38,014 and I hear the sounds he made. 533 00:28:41,320 --> 00:28:43,516 I'm disgusting. 534 00:28:46,124 --> 00:28:48,786 Do you think I'm disgusting? 535 00:28:50,329 --> 00:28:54,061 You've been nothing but kind to me. 536 00:28:54,132 --> 00:28:56,760 You asked me earlier if it hurt 537 00:28:56,835 --> 00:28:59,827 when my occipital implant was installed. 538 00:28:59,905 --> 00:29:03,842 I told you I didn't remember, 539 00:29:03,909 --> 00:29:06,503 but the truth is... 540 00:29:06,578 --> 00:29:10,139 it was one of the most painful experiences of my life. 541 00:29:10,215 --> 00:29:13,276 Why did you lie? 542 00:29:16,888 --> 00:29:21,325 It's difficult for me to talk about, 543 00:29:21,393 --> 00:29:24,488 because I forced others to undergo the same procedure. 544 00:29:24,563 --> 00:29:25,496 Why? 545 00:29:25,564 --> 00:29:26,861 I was compelled to do so 546 00:29:26,932 --> 00:29:28,661 by the Borg collective. 547 00:29:28,734 --> 00:29:31,169 I wasn't in control of my actions, 548 00:29:31,236 --> 00:29:35,070 just as you weren't in control when you took a life. 549 00:29:35,140 --> 00:29:39,407 My nanoprobes have given you control. 550 00:29:39,478 --> 00:29:40,912 You're a different person now. 551 00:29:41,013 --> 00:29:42,640 You don't deserve to be executed. 552 00:29:54,159 --> 00:29:55,786 I want to go back to my cell. 553 00:29:55,861 --> 00:29:57,556 You're free to remain here. 554 00:29:57,629 --> 00:29:59,154 Am I still sick? 555 00:29:59,231 --> 00:30:00,790 No, but... 556 00:30:00,866 --> 00:30:03,460 Then I don't want special treatment. 557 00:30:16,181 --> 00:30:18,275 I'm glad to see you're feeling better. 558 00:30:20,819 --> 00:30:22,981 You must be hungry. 559 00:30:36,301 --> 00:30:37,462 Here you go. 560 00:30:37,536 --> 00:30:38,697 Give it to him. 561 00:30:42,507 --> 00:30:43,736 He's already had his dinner. 562 00:30:43,809 --> 00:30:46,403 Please. 563 00:30:48,180 --> 00:30:50,512 All right. 564 00:31:11,970 --> 00:31:13,904 You wanted to see me. 565 00:31:13,972 --> 00:31:18,500 We just received a response from the Nygeans. 566 00:31:18,577 --> 00:31:21,478 The family has refused to consider the appeal. 567 00:31:21,546 --> 00:31:24,413 But the medical evidence... 568 00:31:24,483 --> 00:31:26,247 They won't look at it. 569 00:31:26,318 --> 00:31:28,446 The family found the request insulting. 570 00:31:28,520 --> 00:31:30,614 Your government could insist that they review it. 571 00:31:30,689 --> 00:31:35,092 We have laws that protect victims from emotional distress. 572 00:31:35,160 --> 00:31:38,289 In that case, we should grant lko asylum aboard Voyager. 573 00:31:38,363 --> 00:31:40,229 You agreed to work 574 00:31:40,298 --> 00:31:42,289 within the confines of our legal system. 575 00:31:42,367 --> 00:31:43,960 Your system is flawed. 576 00:31:44,035 --> 00:31:45,298 That's enough, Seven. 577 00:31:46,738 --> 00:31:52,268 I assure you, we'll abide by the family's decision. 578 00:31:52,344 --> 00:31:56,178 Now, I need a moment alone with Seven, if you don't mind? 579 00:32:01,753 --> 00:32:03,721 We did everything we could to help him. 580 00:32:03,789 --> 00:32:05,450 We have to do more. 581 00:32:05,524 --> 00:32:06,855 You barely know this man. 582 00:32:06,925 --> 00:32:09,292 Why are you so passionate about helping him? 583 00:32:09,361 --> 00:32:12,422 I want to give him the same opportunity you gave me. 584 00:32:12,497 --> 00:32:16,263 When you severed my link to the collective, 585 00:32:16,334 --> 00:32:17,824 you changed who I was. 586 00:32:17,903 --> 00:32:21,464 You made it possible for me to reclaim my humanity. 587 00:32:21,540 --> 00:32:25,408 Because of my nanoprobes, lko has undergone a similar change. 588 00:32:25,477 --> 00:32:28,879 He should be given the chance to atone for his crimes. 589 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:32,508 Atonement? Is that what this is about? 590 00:32:32,584 --> 00:32:33,813 Yes. 591 00:32:33,885 --> 00:32:37,048 For him... or for you? 592 00:32:37,122 --> 00:32:39,853 I don't know what you mean. 593 00:32:39,925 --> 00:32:42,622 I think part of you still feels responsible 594 00:32:42,694 --> 00:32:46,289 for the violent acts you committed when you were a Borg. 595 00:32:46,364 --> 00:32:47,525 You're mistaken. 596 00:32:47,599 --> 00:32:49,966 Am I? 597 00:32:50,101 --> 00:32:54,504 Maybe you believe if Iko is found not guilty, 598 00:32:54,573 --> 00:32:56,371 somehow you won't be guilty, either. 599 00:32:56,441 --> 00:32:59,206 You said it yourself. 600 00:32:59,277 --> 00:33:00,802 You've reclaimed your humanity. 601 00:33:00,879 --> 00:33:02,904 It's time you stopped blaming yourself 602 00:33:02,981 --> 00:33:04,710 for the crimes of the collective. 603 00:33:12,090 --> 00:33:13,319 Report. 604 00:33:13,391 --> 00:33:16,122 An alien vessel just dropped out of warp and opened fire. 605 00:33:39,050 --> 00:33:43,044 We've lost power on Decks 8 through 10. 606 00:33:43,121 --> 00:33:44,111 The cargo bay. 607 00:33:50,729 --> 00:33:52,356 Hurry, hurry! 608 00:33:52,430 --> 00:33:54,398 Follow me. Let's go to the Bridge. 609 00:33:54,466 --> 00:33:55,433 Keep ‘em down! 610 00:34:00,906 --> 00:34:01,998 Hurry. 611 00:34:04,309 --> 00:34:06,676 There's a corridor... 612 00:34:06,745 --> 00:34:07,871 Stay together. 613 00:34:21,760 --> 00:34:23,694 Shields down to 60 percent. 614 00:34:23,762 --> 00:34:25,389 Still no response to hails. 615 00:34:25,463 --> 00:34:26,624 Evasive maneuvers. 616 00:34:26,698 --> 00:34:28,029 Target their weapons. 617 00:34:41,846 --> 00:34:43,610 Tuvok to Bridge. The attacking ship 618 00:34:43,682 --> 00:34:45,912 is attempting to transport one of the prisoners. 619 00:34:45,984 --> 00:34:48,783 They're trying to lock on to all five Benkaran life signs. 620 00:34:51,056 --> 00:34:52,785 Target their transporter array. 621 00:34:57,896 --> 00:34:58,829 Direct hit. 622 00:34:58,897 --> 00:35:00,365 They're retreating. 623 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:01,866 Pursuit course? 624 00:35:01,933 --> 00:35:03,128 No, we have more immediate problems. 625 00:35:03,201 --> 00:35:04,498 Bridge to Tuvok. What's your status? 626 00:35:05,770 --> 00:35:08,000 We've neutralized two of the prisoners. 627 00:35:10,308 --> 00:35:12,436 Someone's trying to get into the Shuttle Bay. 628 00:35:12,510 --> 00:35:13,705 Lock them out. 629 00:35:16,114 --> 00:35:17,809 Again. 630 00:35:18,883 --> 00:35:20,248 Stand back! 631 00:35:24,556 --> 00:35:26,684 Don't move. 632 00:35:34,666 --> 00:35:38,193 You have five minutes to get us a shuttle. 633 00:35:39,971 --> 00:35:41,097 Tuvok to Bridge. 634 00:35:41,172 --> 00:35:43,231 Lock on to Yediq's signature, and beam him to... 635 00:35:43,308 --> 00:35:44,639 Transporters are off-line. 636 00:35:44,709 --> 00:35:47,679 We need at least ten minutes to get them up and running. 637 00:35:55,153 --> 00:35:56,780 Seal it. 638 00:36:00,525 --> 00:36:01,890 You're not getting off 639 00:36:01,960 --> 00:36:03,086 this ship. 640 00:36:03,161 --> 00:36:05,755 Then I suppose I should kill you right now. 641 00:36:08,533 --> 00:36:09,659 Don't! 642 00:36:16,541 --> 00:36:17,872 He's mine. 643 00:36:25,617 --> 00:36:27,984 You saw how they beat me. 644 00:36:39,197 --> 00:36:41,165 I knew it was a trick. 645 00:36:41,232 --> 00:36:43,667 I knew you hadn't changed. 646 00:37:10,061 --> 00:37:12,291 Captain's Log, supplemental. 647 00:37:12,363 --> 00:37:14,627 Warden Yediq has used his influence 648 00:37:14,699 --> 00:37:16,599 to convince the Nygean family 649 00:37:16,668 --> 00:37:19,603 to hear lko's appeal for leniency. 650 00:37:21,506 --> 00:37:23,668 I won't beg for my life. 651 00:37:23,742 --> 00:37:25,369 It belongs to you. 652 00:37:25,443 --> 00:37:32,145 I only want you to understand what's happened to me. 653 00:37:32,217 --> 00:37:35,118 I'm a different person now... 654 00:37:35,186 --> 00:37:37,917 a better person. 655 00:37:38,022 --> 00:37:44,826 This crew... has helped me to see that. 656 00:37:56,975 --> 00:37:59,876 If my death helps you find peace, 657 00:37:59,944 --> 00:38:02,743 I can accept it. 658 00:38:02,814 --> 00:38:04,805 But if you let me live, 659 00:38:04,883 --> 00:38:10,049 I will never hurt anyone again. 660 00:38:12,924 --> 00:38:16,588 Whatever you decide, 661 00:38:16,661 --> 00:38:21,724 please know how sorry I am 662 00:38:21,800 --> 00:38:25,065 for what I took from you. 663 00:38:29,941 --> 00:38:31,841 Are we playing Kadis-Kot later? 664 00:38:31,910 --> 00:38:33,537 Sorry. 665 00:38:33,611 --> 00:38:36,273 Afraid I'll beat you again? 666 00:38:36,347 --> 00:38:38,372 I tried to help you, 667 00:38:38,449 --> 00:38:40,417 and you took advantage of me. 668 00:38:40,485 --> 00:38:42,647 What do you mean? 669 00:38:42,720 --> 00:38:44,916 The note we sent your brother. 670 00:38:45,023 --> 00:38:47,583 He traced the transmission to Voyager. 671 00:38:47,659 --> 00:38:49,559 He's the one who attacked us. 672 00:38:49,627 --> 00:38:53,586 Neelix, I swear I had no idea 673 00:38:53,665 --> 00:38:55,656 he would do that. 674 00:38:55,733 --> 00:38:57,167 You have to believe me. 675 00:38:57,235 --> 00:39:00,068 I read Yediq's security report. 676 00:39:00,138 --> 00:39:01,765 You threatened to kill him. 677 00:39:06,144 --> 00:39:07,737 I can't eat this. 678 00:39:07,812 --> 00:39:09,143 Why not? 679 00:39:09,214 --> 00:39:11,342 I'm sick. 680 00:39:11,416 --> 00:39:13,646 You look fine to me. 681 00:39:13,718 --> 00:39:17,882 No, I must have the same condition Iko had. 682 00:39:20,358 --> 00:39:23,589 If your Doctor cures me, 683 00:39:23,661 --> 00:39:25,959 I can make an appeal for my life, too. 684 00:39:37,675 --> 00:39:39,541 She's beautiful, isn't she? 685 00:39:39,611 --> 00:39:42,273 Onella, the Mother? 686 00:39:46,251 --> 00:39:49,118 And there's Paedos... 687 00:39:49,187 --> 00:39:51,155 still watching over her. 688 00:39:55,260 --> 00:39:57,354 It was kind of Captain Janeway 689 00:39:57,428 --> 00:39:59,192 to let you bring me here. 690 00:39:59,264 --> 00:40:00,493 If your appeal is successful, 691 00:40:00,565 --> 00:40:02,294 you'll be able to go wherever you want. 692 00:40:02,367 --> 00:40:04,859 I hope you're right. 693 00:40:04,936 --> 00:40:06,995 If I am, where will you go? 694 00:40:10,275 --> 00:40:11,868 I don't know. 695 00:40:11,943 --> 00:40:13,035 If you'd like, 696 00:40:13,111 --> 00:40:14,340 I could ask Captain Janeway 697 00:40:14,412 --> 00:40:16,471 to consider letting you stay here. 698 00:40:16,547 --> 00:40:18,311 I'm not a scientist. 699 00:40:18,383 --> 00:40:22,081 I don't think I'd be much help to anyone. 700 00:40:22,153 --> 00:40:24,918 There are other ways to be useful. 701 00:40:24,989 --> 00:40:26,548 I'm sure we could think of something. 702 00:40:26,624 --> 00:40:29,821 I'd like that. 703 00:40:37,368 --> 00:40:39,393 I'm sorry. 704 00:40:39,470 --> 00:40:43,532 The family has denied your appeal. 705 00:40:43,608 --> 00:40:45,372 We're due to rendezvous 706 00:40:45,443 --> 00:40:48,378 with a transport ship in a few hours. 707 00:40:48,446 --> 00:40:52,383 I need to return you to your cell. 708 00:41:02,060 --> 00:41:04,529 You were the first person 709 00:41:04,595 --> 00:41:06,825 who wasn't afraid to look me in the eye. 710 00:41:08,666 --> 00:41:11,226 That's how I'd like to remember you. 711 00:41:51,175 --> 00:41:53,974 I just finished looking over your warp core analysis. 712 00:41:54,078 --> 00:41:54,977 And? 713 00:41:55,079 --> 00:41:56,205 I'm impressed. 714 00:41:56,280 --> 00:41:58,374 It usually takes a few days to finish one of these. 715 00:41:58,449 --> 00:42:00,281 B'Elanna tells me you did it in 22 hours. 716 00:42:00,351 --> 00:42:04,151 I haven't felt the need to regenerate. 717 00:42:04,222 --> 00:42:07,988 Everyone grieves in their own way. 718 00:42:12,964 --> 00:42:13,931 If you want to talk, 719 00:42:14,065 --> 00:42:16,033 you know where to find me. 720 00:42:18,069 --> 00:42:19,867 It's unfair. 721 00:42:19,937 --> 00:42:22,838 I think so, too, Seven... 722 00:42:22,907 --> 00:42:26,172 but we have to try not to judge their system. 723 00:42:26,244 --> 00:42:29,578 That's not what I meant. 724 00:42:29,647 --> 00:42:33,208 lko was executed for taking a single life. 725 00:42:33,284 --> 00:42:36,413 As a drone, I took thousands, 726 00:42:36,487 --> 00:42:39,479 but I was never punished. 727 00:42:45,263 --> 00:42:50,133 You lost 20 years of your life to the Borg. 728 00:42:50,201 --> 00:42:52,966 I'd say that's punishment enough.