1 00:00:10,344 --> 00:00:12,312 Now these are delicious. 2 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,614 Uh, leave some for the rest of us. 3 00:00:15,682 --> 00:00:17,650 Hey, I'm eating for two. 4 00:00:19,353 --> 00:00:20,946 Great party, Neelix. 5 00:00:21,021 --> 00:00:23,820 Everybody seems to be enjoying it. 6 00:00:23,891 --> 00:00:25,188 Yeah, except the Doc. 7 00:00:30,030 --> 00:00:32,499 Those are for eating, not scanning. 8 00:00:32,566 --> 00:00:33,829 What exactly are they? 9 00:00:33,901 --> 00:00:35,164 Cheese pirogies. 10 00:00:35,235 --> 00:00:36,794 Zefram Cochrane's favorite. 11 00:00:36,870 --> 00:00:39,464 They have absolutely no nutritional value. 12 00:00:39,540 --> 00:00:41,099 This is a party, Doctor. 13 00:00:41,174 --> 00:00:43,302 Sometimes you have to forget about nutrition. 14 00:00:43,377 --> 00:00:45,175 You could include a vitamin supplement 15 00:00:45,245 --> 00:00:46,508 when you replicate. 16 00:00:46,580 --> 00:00:49,641 Replicate? I made them myself. 17 00:00:49,716 --> 00:00:52,276 You two have outdone yourselves. 18 00:00:52,352 --> 00:00:55,378 I've never seen First Contact Day celebrated quite like this. 19 00:00:55,455 --> 00:00:57,719 When I was your age, all it meant was a day off 20 00:00:57,791 --> 00:00:59,384 from school. 21 00:00:59,459 --> 00:01:01,826 Well, Neelix and I thought we should make it more fun. 22 00:01:01,895 --> 00:01:03,226 Well, you certainly succeeded. 23 00:01:03,297 --> 00:01:05,493 When is Commander Tuvok making his presentation? 24 00:01:05,566 --> 00:01:08,160 Well, now's as good a time as any. 25 00:01:08,235 --> 00:01:10,499 Captain. 26 00:01:10,571 --> 00:01:13,472 Uh, may I have everyone's attention, please? 27 00:01:14,741 --> 00:01:16,937 In honor of the 315th 28 00:01:17,010 --> 00:01:20,947 anniversary of his ancestors' arrival on Earth, 29 00:01:21,048 --> 00:01:24,313 I've asked Mr. Tuvok to recite the first words 30 00:01:24,384 --> 00:01:25,579 spoken to humans by a Vulcan. 31 00:01:27,054 --> 00:01:28,215 Commander? 32 00:01:30,057 --> 00:01:31,547 Is this really necessary? 33 00:01:31,625 --> 00:01:33,423 You promised. 34 00:01:35,062 --> 00:01:37,190 Very well. 35 00:01:37,264 --> 00:01:39,096 Live long and prosper. 36 00:01:39,166 --> 00:01:40,258 Ah. 37 00:01:43,770 --> 00:01:45,431 And now, for some more 38 00:01:45,505 --> 00:01:48,202 of Zefram Cochrane's favorite music. 39 00:01:59,620 --> 00:02:02,248 Hey, come on, Mr. Vulcan. 40 00:02:02,322 --> 00:02:05,087 Vulcans do not dance. 41 00:02:05,158 --> 00:02:06,922 But it's tradition. 42 00:02:07,027 --> 00:02:09,086 There is no tradition, Mr. Neelix. 43 00:02:09,162 --> 00:02:11,688 This ceremony is entirely your invention. 44 00:02:11,765 --> 00:02:14,132 This is an official ship function, Commander. 45 00:02:14,201 --> 00:02:17,296 Don't make me order you to dance. 46 00:02:17,371 --> 00:02:18,634 Sorry to interrupt, 47 00:02:18,705 --> 00:02:20,070 but I've got some interesting news. 48 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:21,608 Neelix, you might want to hear this. 49 00:02:21,675 --> 00:02:22,836 Huh? 50 00:02:24,745 --> 00:02:27,305 Long-range sensors have detected several hundred life signs 51 00:02:27,381 --> 00:02:31,648 approximately 4.9 light-years away. 52 00:02:31,718 --> 00:02:32,708 They're Talaxian. 53 00:04:33,507 --> 00:04:34,599 Are we there yet? 54 00:04:34,674 --> 00:04:35,607 Not exactly. 55 00:04:36,676 --> 00:04:38,735 The life signs appear to be coming from inside 56 00:04:38,812 --> 00:04:39,938 that asteroid field. 57 00:04:40,046 --> 00:04:41,138 From a ship? 58 00:04:41,214 --> 00:04:42,875 We are not detecting any vessels. 59 00:04:44,217 --> 00:04:45,810 No response from hails? 60 00:04:45,886 --> 00:04:47,149 Not yet. 61 00:04:47,220 --> 00:04:50,155 I hope they're all right. 62 00:04:50,223 --> 00:04:51,816 There's a lot of interference. 63 00:04:51,892 --> 00:04:54,623 Maybe they haven't received our transmissions. 64 00:04:54,694 --> 00:04:56,128 Can we move in any closer? 65 00:04:56,196 --> 00:04:59,325 Voyager is too big to maneuver safely in there. 66 00:04:59,399 --> 00:05:01,094 We could take the Flyer. 67 00:05:03,937 --> 00:05:05,837 It wouldn't have hurt you to do a few steps. 68 00:05:05,906 --> 00:05:08,238 I am trying to concentrate on the shields, Mr. Neelix. 69 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:09,901 I think you were just afraid. 70 00:05:09,976 --> 00:05:11,444 That's absurd. 71 00:05:11,511 --> 00:05:12,672 It's understandable. 72 00:05:12,746 --> 00:05:14,840 There were a lot of people watching. 73 00:05:14,915 --> 00:05:17,179 Vulcans don't experience fear. 74 00:05:17,250 --> 00:05:20,242 I'm going to make it my personal mission 75 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:21,788 to get you to dance at least once 76 00:05:21,855 --> 00:05:22,845 before we reach Earth. 77 00:05:22,923 --> 00:05:25,517 Then I suggest you find a more productive hobby. 78 00:05:25,592 --> 00:05:27,890 If you two don't stop it, I'm going 79 00:05:27,961 --> 00:05:29,759 to come back there and separate you. 80 00:05:32,299 --> 00:05:33,926 I've localized the life signs. 81 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:37,493 Bearing 108 mark 26. 82 00:05:37,571 --> 00:05:40,199 They appear to be inside a large asteroid. 83 00:05:40,273 --> 00:05:41,206 Inside? 84 00:05:42,509 --> 00:05:43,806 What was that? 85 00:05:43,877 --> 00:05:45,174 A thermalyte explosive. 86 00:05:45,245 --> 00:05:46,644 30.6 kilometers to port. 87 00:05:46,713 --> 00:05:48,681 I'm detecting another projectile, 88 00:05:48,748 --> 00:05:50,113 heading directly toward us. 89 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:52,345 Evasive maneuvers. 90 00:05:57,090 --> 00:05:58,751 We've lost shields. 91 00:05:58,825 --> 00:06:00,953 Main propulsion is off-line. 92 00:06:01,027 --> 00:06:03,086 We're going to have to make an emergency landing. 93 00:06:03,163 --> 00:06:04,756 Where? 94 00:06:04,831 --> 00:06:06,822 The Talaxians' asteroid is the closest. 95 00:06:06,900 --> 00:06:09,801 The surface is covered with craters, ice fields. 96 00:06:12,772 --> 00:06:13,898 We don't have a choice. 97 00:06:14,007 --> 00:06:15,406 Hold on. 98 00:06:39,366 --> 00:06:40,492 Problem? 99 00:06:40,567 --> 00:06:42,228 We've lost contact with the away team. 100 00:06:42,302 --> 00:06:44,396 I also detected some unusual energy discharges 101 00:06:44,471 --> 00:06:45,438 in the asteroid field. 102 00:06:45,505 --> 00:06:46,529 What kind of discharges? 103 00:06:46,606 --> 00:06:47,573 It's difficult to tell 104 00:06:47,641 --> 00:06:49,632 because of the interference, but they appear 105 00:06:49,709 --> 00:06:51,199 to be thermalytic explosions. 106 00:06:51,278 --> 00:06:53,303 I believe several of them were in close 107 00:06:53,380 --> 00:06:55,712 proximity to the Flyer. 108 00:06:55,782 --> 00:06:56,874 Source? 109 00:06:56,950 --> 00:06:58,418 Unknown. 110 00:07:00,754 --> 00:07:02,745 We'll need to send a rescue team. 111 00:07:02,822 --> 00:07:03,880 Work with B'Elanna. 112 00:07:03,990 --> 00:07:06,084 Try to modify the shields on one of the shuttles 113 00:07:06,159 --> 00:07:07,718 to withstand these explosions. 114 00:07:18,104 --> 00:07:20,072 Stay still. 115 00:07:21,441 --> 00:07:23,466 Don't worry. It's not serious. 116 00:07:25,445 --> 00:07:27,470 Am I inside the asteroid? 117 00:07:27,547 --> 00:07:28,708 Yes. 118 00:07:28,782 --> 00:07:30,216 This is my home. 119 00:07:30,283 --> 00:07:32,445 Where are my friends? 120 00:07:32,519 --> 00:07:33,782 If you mean the aliens 121 00:07:33,853 --> 00:07:36,481 who were on the ship with you, they're safe. 122 00:07:38,124 --> 00:07:39,614 I'd like to see them. 123 00:07:39,693 --> 00:07:41,491 You need to rest. 124 00:07:46,132 --> 00:07:48,430 What were you doing in the asteroid field? 125 00:07:50,036 --> 00:07:51,504 Looking for you. 126 00:07:52,806 --> 00:07:56,071 Well, not you s-specifically, 127 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:59,203 but my ship detected Talaxians. 128 00:07:59,279 --> 00:08:02,510 I haven't come across any in years, so... 129 00:08:03,750 --> 00:08:05,240 I'm sorry. 130 00:08:05,318 --> 00:08:06,979 I'm Neelix. 131 00:08:07,053 --> 00:08:08,680 Dexa. 132 00:08:08,755 --> 00:08:11,554 I had an uncle named Neelix. 133 00:08:13,293 --> 00:08:15,625 Are there other Talaxians on your ship? 134 00:08:15,695 --> 00:08:17,185 I'm the only one. 135 00:08:17,263 --> 00:08:20,028 Why are you living with aliens? 136 00:08:20,100 --> 00:08:21,864 They're my friends. 137 00:08:21,935 --> 00:08:24,700 Did you receive our hails? 138 00:08:24,771 --> 00:08:25,863 Yes. 139 00:08:25,939 --> 00:08:27,031 Why didn't you respond? 140 00:08:27,107 --> 00:08:30,270 We avoid contact with outsiders. 141 00:08:32,445 --> 00:08:34,413 We were attacked. 142 00:08:35,482 --> 00:08:37,849 There were explosions. 143 00:08:37,917 --> 00:08:39,043 Did you...? 144 00:08:39,119 --> 00:08:40,712 No. 145 00:08:40,787 --> 00:08:42,687 We're not violent. 146 00:08:42,756 --> 00:08:44,121 Who fired at us? 147 00:08:44,190 --> 00:08:45,919 No one fired at you. 148 00:08:46,026 --> 00:08:48,188 There are miners who use explosive charges 149 00:08:48,261 --> 00:08:49,729 to break apart the asteroids, 150 00:08:49,796 --> 00:08:53,391 so they can collect minerals from the debris. 151 00:08:53,466 --> 00:08:55,059 I wish we'd known. 152 00:08:55,135 --> 00:08:56,762 Why were you carrying weapons? 153 00:08:56,836 --> 00:09:00,033 It's standard procedure for an away mission. 154 00:09:03,076 --> 00:09:04,271 Hello. 155 00:09:04,344 --> 00:09:05,812 What's your name? 156 00:09:05,879 --> 00:09:07,005 Brax. 157 00:09:07,080 --> 00:09:08,343 What's yours? 158 00:09:08,415 --> 00:09:10,349 I told you not to come in here. 159 00:09:10,417 --> 00:09:11,976 I just wanted to see him. 160 00:09:12,052 --> 00:09:14,521 You're supposed to be helping Oxilon. 161 00:09:14,587 --> 00:09:16,851 He doesn't look dangerous to me. 162 00:09:20,093 --> 00:09:22,152 I think you have the wrong idea about us. 163 00:09:22,228 --> 00:09:24,925 I'm not supposed to be talking to you at all. 164 00:09:27,333 --> 00:09:28,266 I'm feeling better. 165 00:09:28,334 --> 00:09:30,598 I'd like to see my friends now. 166 00:09:33,406 --> 00:09:34,771 What are you doing? 167 00:09:34,841 --> 00:09:37,173 I've been told not to let you leave. 168 00:09:47,987 --> 00:09:49,318 Harry? 169 00:09:49,389 --> 00:09:50,481 Still no response to hails. 170 00:09:50,557 --> 00:09:51,718 Janeway to the Shuttle Bay. 171 00:09:51,791 --> 00:09:53,350 Go ahead, Captain. 172 00:09:53,426 --> 00:09:55,190 What's the status of the shield modifications? 173 00:09:55,261 --> 00:09:57,730 Lieutenant Torres and I will be finished in a few minutes. 174 00:09:57,797 --> 00:09:59,356 Good. 175 00:09:59,432 --> 00:10:01,025 Take an away team and find them. 176 00:10:03,169 --> 00:10:05,536 Captain, there's a ship approaching from astern. 177 00:10:05,605 --> 00:10:06,800 We're being hailed. 178 00:10:06,873 --> 00:10:08,705 On screen. 179 00:10:09,709 --> 00:10:11,939 Identify yourselves. 180 00:10:12,045 --> 00:10:13,240 I'm Captain Janeway 181 00:10:13,313 --> 00:10:15,281 of the Federation Starship Voyager. 182 00:10:15,348 --> 00:10:17,442 Commander Nocona. 183 00:10:17,517 --> 00:10:19,042 This is our asteroid field. 184 00:10:20,420 --> 00:10:22,286 We weren't aware of that. 185 00:10:22,355 --> 00:10:24,050 Now you are. 186 00:10:24,124 --> 00:10:27,185 We lost one of our shuttles inside the field. 187 00:10:27,260 --> 00:10:30,059 We're preparing to send a rescue team. 188 00:10:30,130 --> 00:10:32,565 All the resources belong to us. 189 00:10:32,632 --> 00:10:33,963 We're not interested in the resources. 190 00:10:34,067 --> 00:10:35,364 We were only trying to make contact 191 00:10:35,435 --> 00:10:36,368 with the Talaxians. 192 00:10:36,436 --> 00:10:39,462 What's your interest in them? 193 00:10:39,539 --> 00:10:41,701 One of my crewmen is from Talax. 194 00:10:41,774 --> 00:10:43,868 He was eager to meet some of his people. 195 00:10:43,943 --> 00:10:45,672 You should have requested permission 196 00:10:45,745 --> 00:10:47,577 before sending in a shuttle. 197 00:10:47,647 --> 00:10:49,809 We have a mining operation in progress. 198 00:10:49,883 --> 00:10:52,978 Does that explain the explosions we detected? 199 00:10:53,052 --> 00:10:54,816 Mining charges. 200 00:10:54,888 --> 00:10:57,414 We'd appreciate it if you'd stop using them, 201 00:10:57,490 --> 00:10:58,924 until we can get our people out. 202 00:10:58,992 --> 00:11:00,084 I'm sorry. 203 00:11:00,160 --> 00:11:02,356 We're on a strict deadline. 204 00:11:02,428 --> 00:11:06,126 But I'll conduct a search for your crew. 205 00:11:06,199 --> 00:11:08,930 If they need help, we'll provide it. 206 00:11:09,068 --> 00:11:10,900 That's kind of you. 207 00:11:10,970 --> 00:11:13,905 But we're prepared to go in and get them ourselves. 208 00:11:13,973 --> 00:11:18,672 I cannot guarantee your safety if you enter the asteroid field. 209 00:11:18,745 --> 00:11:20,110 Stay here. 210 00:11:20,180 --> 00:11:23,013 We'll contact you when we find your people. 211 00:11:35,295 --> 00:11:37,855 I don't think you're supposed to be here. 212 00:11:37,931 --> 00:11:39,558 This is my home. 213 00:11:39,632 --> 00:11:41,760 You can't tell me what to do. 214 00:11:41,834 --> 00:11:44,098 No, of course not. 215 00:11:44,170 --> 00:11:46,070 I just don't want you to get in trouble. 216 00:11:47,140 --> 00:11:49,404 Is that a model ship? 217 00:11:49,475 --> 00:11:51,739 What's it called? 218 00:11:51,811 --> 00:11:53,973 How about The Two-Tailed Talchok? 219 00:11:55,348 --> 00:11:57,077 The Fur Fly? 220 00:11:59,986 --> 00:12:02,284 The ship I come from is called Voyager. 221 00:12:02,355 --> 00:12:03,880 Is it big? 222 00:12:05,358 --> 00:12:06,382 And fast. 223 00:12:06,459 --> 00:12:08,325 Can I see it? 224 00:12:09,829 --> 00:12:11,456 I think it would be a little difficult 225 00:12:11,531 --> 00:12:13,932 to take you there while I'm stuck here. 226 00:12:14,000 --> 00:12:16,935 But if your mother would let me out... 227 00:12:18,204 --> 00:12:19,228 That's her. 228 00:12:19,305 --> 00:12:21,171 You better hide. 229 00:12:21,241 --> 00:12:22,675 You won't tell her I'm here? 230 00:12:22,742 --> 00:12:24,335 No, of course not. 231 00:12:33,820 --> 00:12:38,451 Neelix, this is Oxilon our Council Regent. 232 00:12:38,524 --> 00:12:40,288 1 wish I could say it was nice to meet you, 233 00:12:40,360 --> 00:12:43,227 but this wasn't exactly the welcome I was expecting. 234 00:12:43,296 --> 00:12:44,422 You're free to go now. 235 00:12:53,339 --> 00:12:54,602 What about my friends? 236 00:12:54,674 --> 00:12:56,768 We've determined they aren't hostile. 237 00:12:56,843 --> 00:12:58,470 They've been treated for their injuries 238 00:12:58,544 --> 00:12:59,670 and asked to leave. 239 00:12:59,746 --> 00:13:02,613 They're aboard your shuttle making repairs. 240 00:13:02,682 --> 00:13:03,649 I'll take you there. 241 00:13:05,084 --> 00:13:08,918 Well, now that everything has been cleared up, 242 00:13:09,055 --> 00:13:12,025 maybe we could talk... 243 00:13:12,091 --> 00:13:13,855 get to know each other a little? 244 00:13:16,929 --> 00:13:18,454 If you'd like. 245 00:13:18,531 --> 00:13:20,898 My friends, too? 246 00:13:20,967 --> 00:13:22,560 I'm sorry. 247 00:13:22,635 --> 00:13:23,898 Why not? 248 00:13:23,970 --> 00:13:25,404 We've learned from experience 249 00:13:25,471 --> 00:13:26,632 to keep to ourselves. 250 00:13:28,374 --> 00:13:29,739 Well, if they're not welcome, 251 00:13:29,809 --> 00:13:31,538 I'm not staying, either. 252 00:13:33,246 --> 00:13:34,736 That's your choice. 253 00:13:42,121 --> 00:13:44,146 I know Oxilon seems overly cautious, 254 00:13:44,223 --> 00:13:46,954 but we're not used to having visitors. 255 00:13:47,060 --> 00:13:49,586 How many of you live here? 256 00:13:51,097 --> 00:13:53,566 Close to 500. 257 00:13:53,633 --> 00:13:55,499 All of our homes are connected to the central 258 00:13:55,568 --> 00:13:57,900 cavern by tunnels and lifts. 259 00:13:57,970 --> 00:13:59,199 They allow us to move easily 260 00:13:59,272 --> 00:14:01,366 from one section of the asteroid to another. 261 00:14:02,909 --> 00:14:06,868 It must have taken years to build all of this. 262 00:14:06,946 --> 00:14:08,471 Almost five. 263 00:14:08,548 --> 00:14:10,516 It still isn't finished. 264 00:14:12,185 --> 00:14:15,086 ...group five, report to the lower level... 265 00:14:15,154 --> 00:14:16,679 Where did the technology come from? 266 00:14:16,756 --> 00:14:19,782 We arrived here with a caravan of six ships. 267 00:14:19,859 --> 00:14:21,520 We disassembled all but one of them 268 00:14:21,594 --> 00:14:23,323 and modified their components. 269 00:14:23,396 --> 00:14:26,058 We converted torpedo launchers to blast away rock 270 00:14:26,132 --> 00:14:27,600 and excavate these tunnels. 271 00:14:27,667 --> 00:14:29,965 These conduits run into the asteroid's core. 272 00:14:31,304 --> 00:14:34,069 We use geothermal energy to melt the ice that covers most 273 00:14:34,140 --> 00:14:35,938 of the outer surface. It provides us 274 00:14:36,042 --> 00:14:38,067 with oxygen and water. 275 00:14:38,144 --> 00:14:41,944 Who'd have imagined all of this inside an asteroid? 276 00:14:46,252 --> 00:14:48,949 Your son seems like a wonderful boy. 277 00:14:49,088 --> 00:14:50,487 How would you know? 278 00:14:50,556 --> 00:14:52,547 You only met him for a few seconds. 279 00:14:53,893 --> 00:14:57,227 True, but I'm a quick judge of character. 280 00:14:58,297 --> 00:15:01,494 He came to see you while I was out, didn't he? 281 00:15:03,302 --> 00:15:05,236 You can't blame him for being curious. 282 00:15:05,304 --> 00:15:08,638 Hmm. He's a lot like his father-- 283 00:15:08,708 --> 00:15:10,540 no fear. 284 00:15:10,610 --> 00:15:12,738 I'd like to meet your husband. 285 00:15:15,081 --> 00:15:16,640 He's dead. 286 00:15:16,716 --> 00:15:19,344 I'm sorry. 287 00:15:19,419 --> 00:15:20,477 I didn't mean to... 288 00:15:20,553 --> 00:15:21,850 It's... it's all right. 289 00:15:21,921 --> 00:15:23,650 You didn't know. 290 00:15:28,594 --> 00:15:29,561 Neelix. 291 00:15:30,830 --> 00:15:31,922 Are you all right? 292 00:15:32,031 --> 00:15:33,556 I'm fine. 293 00:15:33,633 --> 00:15:38,469 Dexa, this is Lieutenant Paris and Commander Tuvok. 294 00:15:38,538 --> 00:15:40,370 Thanks for bringing him back. 295 00:15:40,440 --> 00:15:41,805 We were getting worried. 296 00:15:43,709 --> 00:15:46,007 It was nice to meet you. 297 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:57,521 So, what can I do to help? 298 00:15:57,590 --> 00:16:00,787 Well, you can give me a hand with this plasma manifold. 299 00:16:03,463 --> 00:16:05,295 How did it go? 300 00:16:05,364 --> 00:16:06,889 Well, uh, they didn't exactly 301 00:16:06,999 --> 00:16:08,467 send out a welcoming committee, 302 00:16:08,534 --> 00:16:10,195 but I'm sure they have their reasons. 303 00:16:13,172 --> 00:16:15,402 I guess my expectations were a little high. 304 00:16:17,443 --> 00:16:20,469 I regret that you didn't have a more fulfilling experience. 305 00:16:20,546 --> 00:16:22,105 That's nice of you to say, Commander, 306 00:16:22,181 --> 00:16:23,910 but it wasn't a complete waste of time. 307 00:16:24,016 --> 00:16:26,280 I got to meet some of my people again... 308 00:16:26,352 --> 00:16:28,446 even if it was a short visit. 309 00:16:28,521 --> 00:16:30,922 Who knows? 310 00:16:31,023 --> 00:16:35,256 It's probably the last time I'll ever see another Talaxian. 311 00:16:43,870 --> 00:16:45,565 Good work. 312 00:16:45,638 --> 00:16:47,333 Now we need to run a systems... 313 00:16:47,406 --> 00:16:49,465 Intruder alert. 314 00:16:49,542 --> 00:16:52,512 At least we know internal sensors are working. 315 00:17:10,763 --> 00:17:12,788 Brax. 316 00:17:13,833 --> 00:17:15,358 You know him? 317 00:17:15,434 --> 00:17:17,766 We're old friends. 318 00:17:17,837 --> 00:17:20,898 You said you'd take me to see Voyager. 319 00:17:21,007 --> 00:17:23,908 I don't think your mother would approve. 320 00:17:23,976 --> 00:17:26,274 You won't tell her I was here, will you? 321 00:17:26,345 --> 00:17:28,143 Here? 322 00:17:28,214 --> 00:17:30,876 Why, I have no idea what you're talking about. 323 00:17:32,051 --> 00:17:33,746 I'll be right back. 324 00:17:37,123 --> 00:17:39,421 Three days isn't nearly enough time for us 325 00:17:39,492 --> 00:17:41,119 to dismantle all our equipment. 326 00:17:41,193 --> 00:17:43,491 You should have begun the first time we asked. 327 00:17:43,563 --> 00:17:44,894 We can't wait any longer. 328 00:17:44,964 --> 00:17:46,864 Demolition of the asteroid is going to start 329 00:17:46,933 --> 00:17:48,833 whether you're here or not. 330 00:17:48,901 --> 00:17:50,096 You'd kill us? 331 00:17:50,169 --> 00:17:52,604 We don't want to hurt anyone. 332 00:17:52,672 --> 00:17:54,936 But our patience has run out. 333 00:17:55,041 --> 00:17:57,066 We've only got one ship. 334 00:17:57,143 --> 00:17:59,475 There won't be enough room for any of our belongings. 335 00:17:59,545 --> 00:18:00,637 It's not our fault 336 00:18:00,713 --> 00:18:02,613 you took apart your other vessels. 337 00:18:02,682 --> 00:18:04,275 You can't do this. 338 00:18:04,350 --> 00:18:05,442 Dex, don't provoke him. 339 00:18:05,518 --> 00:18:07,179 Where are we supposed to go? 340 00:18:07,253 --> 00:18:09,415 I'm sure you'll find a home somewhere. 341 00:18:09,488 --> 00:18:10,751 This is our home! 342 00:18:12,458 --> 00:18:13,926 You have no right to make us go. 343 00:18:16,729 --> 00:18:18,288 Leave her alone! 344 00:18:20,733 --> 00:18:22,701 Bring him here! 345 00:18:23,869 --> 00:18:24,802 Don't touch him! 346 00:18:24,870 --> 00:18:27,202 Are you going to stop me? 347 00:18:35,348 --> 00:18:38,318 You've said what you've come to say, and now, 348 00:18:38,384 --> 00:18:40,284 I suggest you leave. 349 00:18:42,121 --> 00:18:46,080 You have three days to evacuate. 350 00:19:00,172 --> 00:19:03,301 You can see now why we're suspicious of outsiders. 351 00:19:03,376 --> 00:19:05,071 Thank you for protecting the boy, 352 00:19:05,144 --> 00:19:08,637 but I'm afraid your actions might make things worse. 353 00:19:08,714 --> 00:19:10,273 How could they get any worse? 354 00:19:10,349 --> 00:19:12,215 Fighting back has never done anything 355 00:19:12,284 --> 00:19:13,615 but cause us more trouble. 356 00:19:13,686 --> 00:19:15,484 And what has running away ever done for us? 357 00:19:15,554 --> 00:19:17,249 - It's kept us alive. - Maybe it's time 358 00:19:17,323 --> 00:19:19,883 we stayed and defended ourselves. 359 00:19:19,959 --> 00:19:21,552 Will you help us? 360 00:19:23,396 --> 00:19:24,625 I agree with Oxilon. 361 00:19:24,697 --> 00:19:26,563 Fighting isn't the answer... 362 00:19:26,632 --> 00:19:28,760 but I'll try to help. 363 00:19:28,834 --> 00:19:30,598 How? 364 00:19:30,670 --> 00:19:31,796 Well, uh... 365 00:19:31,871 --> 00:19:33,896 we could talk to my Captain, 366 00:19:33,973 --> 00:19:36,806 and maybe she can negotiate with the miners, 367 00:19:36,876 --> 00:19:39,402 uh, get them to agree to let you stay. 368 00:19:39,478 --> 00:19:40,912 Your Captain would be willing to do that? 369 00:19:41,013 --> 00:19:45,007 The best thing would be for you to come to Voyager-- 370 00:19:45,084 --> 00:19:47,018 talk to her yourself. 371 00:19:47,086 --> 00:19:48,247 I want to go, too. 372 00:19:48,320 --> 00:19:50,186 Shh, Brax. 373 00:19:50,256 --> 00:19:51,553 Why don't you both come? 374 00:19:51,624 --> 00:19:53,092 I've seen your home. 375 00:19:53,159 --> 00:19:55,287 I'd like you to see mine. 376 00:20:02,368 --> 00:20:04,268 Commander Chakotay. 377 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:08,068 I'd like you to meet Dexa... and Brax. 378 00:20:08,140 --> 00:20:09,437 Welcome to the Bridge. 379 00:20:09,508 --> 00:20:11,533 And this is Ensign Kim. 380 00:20:17,249 --> 00:20:18,683 What's this? 381 00:20:18,751 --> 00:20:21,652 This... is an engineering station. 382 00:20:21,721 --> 00:20:24,486 And over there is Tactical. 383 00:20:24,557 --> 00:20:27,083 And down there is the Helm. 384 00:20:27,159 --> 00:20:31,892 And this... is the Captain's chair. 385 00:20:31,964 --> 00:20:33,955 Which station is yours? 386 00:20:34,100 --> 00:20:35,124 Well, actually, I don't have 387 00:20:35,201 --> 00:20:36,965 a specific... See, I'm-I'm 388 00:20:37,036 --> 00:20:38,265 more of a, uh... 389 00:20:38,337 --> 00:20:40,863 Neelix does too many things to have just one station. 390 00:20:40,940 --> 00:20:42,908 He's our... Ambassador, 391 00:20:42,975 --> 00:20:44,807 - Morale Officer. - Trade Negotiator. 392 00:20:44,877 --> 00:20:46,402 Without a doubt, 393 00:20:46,479 --> 00:20:48,470 he's the most versatile member of our crew. 394 00:20:52,618 --> 00:20:55,087 As you can see, our sensors are extremely precise. 395 00:20:55,154 --> 00:20:57,919 We can scan for life signs light-years away. 396 00:20:57,990 --> 00:20:59,788 That's how we found you. 397 00:20:59,859 --> 00:21:02,419 I have something else that may interest you. 398 00:21:05,664 --> 00:21:07,359 What is it? 399 00:21:07,433 --> 00:21:09,561 Talax... 400 00:21:09,635 --> 00:21:11,694 You can scan that far away? 401 00:21:11,771 --> 00:21:13,933 No. This image is from our database. 402 00:21:14,006 --> 00:21:17,032 It's as beautiful as I remember. 403 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:21,205 There's the Godo Mountain Range. 404 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:23,214 And the Axiana Lakes. 405 00:21:23,282 --> 00:21:25,649 That was always one of my favorite places. 406 00:21:25,718 --> 00:21:27,709 Mine, too. 407 00:21:27,787 --> 00:21:30,552 Why don't we just go back to Talax? 408 00:21:30,623 --> 00:21:32,250 We could live there. 409 00:21:32,324 --> 00:21:35,191 It's still controlled by the Haakonians. 410 00:21:35,261 --> 00:21:37,696 They don't treat Talaxians very well. 411 00:21:37,763 --> 00:21:38,958 That's why we left. 412 00:21:39,098 --> 00:21:40,793 Maybe Neelix could go with us, 413 00:21:40,866 --> 00:21:42,766 and we could fight them. 414 00:21:42,835 --> 00:21:44,564 Take the planet back. 415 00:21:44,637 --> 00:21:46,696 If tomorrow's negotiations go well, 416 00:21:46,772 --> 00:21:50,072 you won't have to go anywhere. 417 00:21:52,845 --> 00:21:55,815 Next stop... Engineering. 418 00:21:55,881 --> 00:21:58,111 The warp core. 419 00:21:58,184 --> 00:21:59,811 Neelix. 420 00:21:59,885 --> 00:22:01,444 Naomi. 421 00:22:01,520 --> 00:22:02,612 I'm sorry. 422 00:22:02,688 --> 00:22:04,281 I forgot all about our Kadis-Kot game. 423 00:22:04,356 --> 00:22:06,916 That's all right. I know you're busy. 424 00:22:07,059 --> 00:22:08,618 I just wanted to meet your friends. 425 00:22:08,694 --> 00:22:11,254 Of course. Dexa, Brax... 426 00:22:11,330 --> 00:22:12,855 this is my goddaughter, Naomi. 427 00:22:12,932 --> 00:22:14,400 Hi. 428 00:22:14,466 --> 00:22:15,627 You live on a beautiful ship. 429 00:22:15,701 --> 00:22:17,260 Thanks. 430 00:22:17,336 --> 00:22:19,703 Maybe Brax would like to go to the holodeck. 431 00:22:19,772 --> 00:22:20,830 That's a great idea. 432 00:22:20,906 --> 00:22:22,897 Lieutenant Paris has a new program. 433 00:22:22,975 --> 00:22:25,069 "Invaders from the Ninth Dimension." 434 00:22:25,144 --> 00:22:26,578 Sounds scary. 435 00:22:26,645 --> 00:22:27,942 Very. 436 00:22:28,080 --> 00:22:29,741 What's a holodeck? 437 00:22:29,815 --> 00:22:30,941 Neelix is right. 438 00:22:31,050 --> 00:22:33,109 Might be too scary for you. 439 00:22:33,185 --> 00:22:34,550 I'm not afraid. 440 00:22:34,620 --> 00:22:37,089 Can lI? 441 00:22:42,661 --> 00:22:45,096 You're lucky to have found these people. 442 00:22:48,033 --> 00:22:50,331 They obviously think a great deal of you. 443 00:22:50,402 --> 00:22:52,063 The feeling's mutual. 444 00:23:05,050 --> 00:23:07,917 To the Axiana Lakes. 445 00:23:12,791 --> 00:23:14,589 It really is delicious. 446 00:23:14,660 --> 00:23:17,186 I've been saving it for 156 years. 447 00:23:17,263 --> 00:23:19,595 I wasn't sure I'd ever open it. 448 00:23:22,701 --> 00:23:24,430 But tonight... 449 00:23:24,503 --> 00:23:26,904 seemed like the right occasion. 450 00:23:31,977 --> 00:23:33,911 Would you like some more... 451 00:23:33,979 --> 00:23:35,071 taga cake? 452 00:23:35,147 --> 00:23:37,479 A-A little, please. 453 00:23:39,151 --> 00:23:41,745 I haven't had this in years. 454 00:23:41,820 --> 00:23:43,083 I'm glad you like it. 455 00:23:43,155 --> 00:23:44,088 Mmm. 456 00:23:44,156 --> 00:23:46,124 It's a family recipe. 457 00:23:46,191 --> 00:23:48,023 You're a good cook. 458 00:23:49,094 --> 00:23:50,584 I haven't seen Brax 459 00:23:50,663 --> 00:23:52,654 this happy since his father was alive. 460 00:23:55,901 --> 00:23:57,801 How did he...? 461 00:23:57,870 --> 00:23:59,065 I'm sorry. 462 00:23:59,138 --> 00:24:01,436 You probably don't want to talk about it. 463 00:24:01,507 --> 00:24:03,999 I don't mind. 464 00:24:04,076 --> 00:24:06,773 We'd settled on a planet called Phanos. 465 00:24:06,845 --> 00:24:08,609 There was a lot of unoccupied territory, 466 00:24:08,681 --> 00:24:11,742 but the government restricted us to a very small area. 467 00:24:11,817 --> 00:24:12,807 Why? 468 00:24:12,885 --> 00:24:14,785 They said it was a quarantine, 469 00:24:14,853 --> 00:24:17,788 to protect the population from "alien diseases." 470 00:24:17,856 --> 00:24:20,450 But it was just an excuse. 471 00:24:20,526 --> 00:24:21,652 We were outsiders. 472 00:24:21,727 --> 00:24:23,627 They didn't want us mixing with their people. 473 00:24:25,597 --> 00:24:27,122 It wasn't long before we realized 474 00:24:27,199 --> 00:24:28,428 we didn't have enough land 475 00:24:28,500 --> 00:24:30,696 to grow what we needed to feed ourselves. 476 00:24:32,304 --> 00:24:37,765 Oxilon said we'd just have to conserve our resources, 477 00:24:37,843 --> 00:24:41,837 but my husband was tired of being told what to do. 478 00:24:41,914 --> 00:24:46,374 So, he started farming outside the restricted zone. 479 00:24:46,452 --> 00:24:47,749 They didn't like that. 480 00:24:47,820 --> 00:24:50,653 A security patrol confronted him. 481 00:24:50,723 --> 00:24:53,420 He told them he had to provide for his family, 482 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:55,358 that he wasn't afraid of them. 483 00:24:55,427 --> 00:24:57,725 There was a fight; he was killed. 484 00:24:59,465 --> 00:25:01,331 I'm sorry. 485 00:25:01,400 --> 00:25:04,597 After that, we came here. 486 00:25:04,670 --> 00:25:06,900 We thought we'd finally found a place 487 00:25:06,972 --> 00:25:08,770 where no one would bother us. 488 00:25:08,841 --> 00:25:11,208 Maybe this time it'll be different. 489 00:25:11,276 --> 00:25:13,040 Maybe. 490 00:25:15,214 --> 00:25:16,648 But even if it isn't... 491 00:25:19,051 --> 00:25:21,179 thank you for trying. 492 00:25:28,861 --> 00:25:30,795 I should get a good night's sleep, 493 00:25:30,863 --> 00:25:35,357 if I'm going to be my best at the negotiations tomorrow. 494 00:25:41,006 --> 00:25:42,701 Uh, Neelix? 495 00:25:44,810 --> 00:25:48,303 It's been a wonderful day. 496 00:25:57,623 --> 00:26:01,184 Isn't there enough to mine here, without destroying their home? 497 00:26:01,260 --> 00:26:04,059 Their home contains more than 30 percent 498 00:26:04,129 --> 00:26:05,995 of the field's ore. 499 00:26:06,065 --> 00:26:07,760 Without that asteroid... 500 00:26:07,833 --> 00:26:10,393 the operation isn't worth the expense. 501 00:26:10,469 --> 00:26:14,269 Would you be open to some kind of compensation? 502 00:26:14,339 --> 00:26:17,741 All we want are the minerals. 503 00:26:17,810 --> 00:26:19,904 And you'd kill us to get them. 504 00:26:20,045 --> 00:26:21,035 Wait. 505 00:26:22,581 --> 00:26:24,743 The Talaxians have found a way 506 00:26:24,817 --> 00:26:27,616 to produce a lot of geothermal energy. 507 00:26:27,686 --> 00:26:30,815 Maybe they could share it with you. 508 00:26:33,158 --> 00:26:35,149 What do you mean "share"? 509 00:26:37,296 --> 00:26:41,255 You could convert it into fuel to power your ships. 510 00:26:41,333 --> 00:26:45,861 The energy they generate isn't compatible with our technology. 511 00:26:45,938 --> 00:26:48,430 We'd be willing to help you make the modifications. 512 00:26:48,507 --> 00:26:50,475 We have quotas to meet. 513 00:26:50,542 --> 00:26:52,533 We don't have time for that. 514 00:26:52,611 --> 00:26:53,942 Commander, 515 00:26:54,012 --> 00:26:56,743 the future of more than 500 people is at stake here. 516 00:27:00,819 --> 00:27:03,311 And once, there was a transporter accident. 517 00:27:03,388 --> 00:27:05,755 Neelix and Commander Tuvok got combined 518 00:27:05,824 --> 00:27:07,553 to make a completely different person. 519 00:27:07,626 --> 00:27:09,060 Really? 520 00:27:09,128 --> 00:27:12,063 You don't think I could make up a story like that, do you? 521 00:27:12,131 --> 00:27:14,361 Hello, Neelix. 522 00:27:14,433 --> 00:27:16,094 Do you want to play Kadis-Kot? 523 00:27:16,168 --> 00:27:18,432 Maybe later. 524 00:27:29,081 --> 00:27:31,573 I knew it wouldn't work. 525 00:27:31,650 --> 00:27:33,675 We did get them to make a small concession. 526 00:27:33,752 --> 00:27:35,151 They've extended the deadline. 527 00:27:35,220 --> 00:27:38,121 You'll have enough time to dismantle your equipment. 528 00:27:38,190 --> 00:27:41,649 Thanks, but there's too much to take with us. 529 00:27:41,727 --> 00:27:44,924 Captain Janeway has agreed to ferry all of you 530 00:27:45,063 --> 00:27:48,465 and your supplies to the nearest M-Class planet. 531 00:27:54,640 --> 00:27:56,938 Come on, Brax. We're going home. 532 00:27:57,042 --> 00:27:57,941 Why? 533 00:27:58,076 --> 00:27:59,874 We have to pack. 534 00:27:59,945 --> 00:28:01,379 Come on. 535 00:28:05,083 --> 00:28:07,711 You said you were gonna help us. 536 00:28:07,786 --> 00:28:08,981 Brax. 537 00:28:24,970 --> 00:28:26,404 You wanted to see me? 538 00:28:26,471 --> 00:28:29,702 I've detected five warp-capable species 539 00:28:29,775 --> 00:28:31,334 within two light-years of the planet 540 00:28:31,410 --> 00:28:32,844 where we're taking the Talaxians. 541 00:28:32,911 --> 00:28:35,903 I'm worried they might be vulnerable to attack. 542 00:28:35,981 --> 00:28:38,416 They would be vulnerable anywhere. 543 00:28:38,483 --> 00:28:40,076 I thought maybe you could help me 544 00:28:40,152 --> 00:28:42,712 devise some defense strategies for their new home. 545 00:28:42,788 --> 00:28:44,153 Frankly, Mr. Neelix, 546 00:28:44,223 --> 00:28:47,557 they don't seem inclined to defend themselves. 547 00:28:47,626 --> 00:28:49,594 No, I-l suppose not... 548 00:28:49,661 --> 00:28:51,925 But if they were going to make a stand, 549 00:28:52,064 --> 00:28:55,090 their emotional attachment to their present home 550 00:28:55,167 --> 00:28:57,431 might be an asset. 551 00:28:57,502 --> 00:28:59,937 Are you saying they should stay? 552 00:29:00,005 --> 00:29:02,406 I'm speaking hypothetically. 553 00:29:02,474 --> 00:29:04,875 "Hypothetically..." 554 00:29:05,010 --> 00:29:07,274 if they wanted to defend the asteroid, 555 00:29:07,346 --> 00:29:08,871 how would they do it? 556 00:29:09,014 --> 00:29:10,345 To begin with, 557 00:29:10,415 --> 00:29:13,749 they would need to establish some kind of perimeter. 558 00:29:13,819 --> 00:29:16,288 You mean shields? 559 00:29:16,355 --> 00:29:17,584 Yes. 560 00:29:17,656 --> 00:29:19,590 The miners are monitoring the asteroid. 561 00:29:19,658 --> 00:29:22,093 If they detected the Talaxians erecting a shield, 562 00:29:22,160 --> 00:29:23,787 they would attempt to stop them. 563 00:29:23,862 --> 00:29:25,830 I suppose so. 564 00:29:25,897 --> 00:29:27,228 Your people 565 00:29:27,299 --> 00:29:29,427 would need competent leadership to defend against 566 00:29:29,501 --> 00:29:32,300 a preemptive attack. 567 00:29:32,371 --> 00:29:34,305 If you had the Captain's permission, 568 00:29:34,373 --> 00:29:37,070 would you be willing to provide that leadership? 569 00:29:37,142 --> 00:29:38,405 Certainly not. 570 00:29:38,477 --> 00:29:40,912 It would be a violation of the Prime Directive. 571 00:29:41,046 --> 00:29:42,480 And even if it weren't, 572 00:29:42,547 --> 00:29:45,642 I don't believe that I am the person most qualified 573 00:29:45,717 --> 00:29:47,811 to assume that role. 574 00:29:49,221 --> 00:29:50,313 You mean me? 575 00:29:50,389 --> 00:29:53,689 I am merely speaking hypothetically. 576 00:29:58,563 --> 00:30:02,932 I couldn't lead those people, Mr. Tuvok. 577 00:30:03,068 --> 00:30:05,935 I'm not a fighter. 578 00:30:06,071 --> 00:30:07,937 I'm just a cook... 579 00:30:08,073 --> 00:30:11,668 who sometimes imagines himself to be a diplomat. 580 00:30:11,743 --> 00:30:15,179 On the contrary, Mr. Neelix... 581 00:30:15,247 --> 00:30:18,842 you are much more than that. 582 00:30:18,917 --> 00:30:21,352 You are perhaps the most resourceful individual 583 00:30:21,420 --> 00:30:24,355 I have ever known. 584 00:30:24,423 --> 00:30:26,755 I always thought you just tolerated me. 585 00:30:26,825 --> 00:30:30,523 You do have some annoying habits. 586 00:30:30,595 --> 00:30:34,361 However, during your time on Voyager, 587 00:30:34,433 --> 00:30:36,959 you've developed many valuable skills-- 588 00:30:37,069 --> 00:30:38,161 skills that would 589 00:30:38,236 --> 00:30:39,965 serve you well if you ever decided 590 00:30:40,105 --> 00:30:42,972 to assume a leadership role. 591 00:30:43,108 --> 00:30:45,099 You really think so? 592 00:30:45,177 --> 00:30:46,975 Let me be clear. 593 00:30:47,112 --> 00:30:49,809 I'm not urging you to do anything. 594 00:30:49,881 --> 00:30:51,474 I am simply telling you 595 00:30:51,550 --> 00:30:54,611 that I believe that you are more than capable. 596 00:31:05,897 --> 00:31:08,332 Going somewhere, Mr. Neelix? 597 00:31:08,400 --> 00:31:09,526 Just to see my friends. 598 00:31:09,601 --> 00:31:11,626 Chakotay tells me you're using your own ship. 599 00:31:11,703 --> 00:31:13,501 Why not have Tom take you in the Flyer? 600 00:31:13,572 --> 00:31:15,165 I didn't want to bother anyone. 601 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:17,800 You wouldn't be planning anything foolish, would you? 602 00:31:17,876 --> 00:31:20,937 Whatever I do, I promise it won't involve Voyager. 603 00:31:21,012 --> 00:31:23,811 That wasn't my question. 604 00:31:23,882 --> 00:31:27,841 I know you have Prime Directive issues, 605 00:31:27,919 --> 00:31:29,717 but I'm not officially part of your crew, 606 00:31:29,788 --> 00:31:31,483 so I don't have the same constraints. 607 00:31:31,556 --> 00:31:34,582 You're as much a part of this crew as anyone else. 608 00:31:35,994 --> 00:31:37,689 Are you ordering me not to go? 609 00:31:37,763 --> 00:31:39,663 That depends on what you're going to do. 610 00:31:41,433 --> 00:31:43,367 It's up to the Talaxians. 611 00:31:52,711 --> 00:31:55,681 Safe journey, Mr. Neelix. 612 00:32:05,190 --> 00:32:07,090 I know from personal experience 613 00:32:07,159 --> 00:32:09,321 that you have force field emitters. 614 00:32:09,394 --> 00:32:12,921 We could use them to establish a shield grid. 615 00:32:12,998 --> 00:32:15,797 We'd need to deploy a series of them 616 00:32:15,867 --> 00:32:19,929 on the asteroid's surface, along bisecting diameters. 617 00:32:20,071 --> 00:32:22,768 16 emitters should be enough to form a grid. 618 00:32:22,841 --> 00:32:24,309 Even if you're right, 619 00:32:24,376 --> 00:32:27,038 it'd take weeks to dig that many tunnels to the surface. 620 00:32:27,112 --> 00:32:28,273 Commander Tuvok suggested 621 00:32:28,346 --> 00:32:29,905 that we could modify the emitters, 622 00:32:29,981 --> 00:32:31,949 so they could be fired from torpedo tubes 623 00:32:32,083 --> 00:32:35,678 on your ship... implanted in the surface. 624 00:32:35,754 --> 00:32:37,552 As soon as the miners 625 00:32:37,622 --> 00:32:39,613 realized what we were doing, they'd attack. 626 00:32:39,691 --> 00:32:41,318 I could provide cover from my ship. 627 00:32:41,393 --> 00:32:43,589 But you're right, we'd have to work quickly. 628 00:32:43,662 --> 00:32:45,187 We could route power to the emitters 629 00:32:45,263 --> 00:32:46,389 directly from the core. 630 00:32:46,465 --> 00:32:47,933 They have a permanent energy supply. 631 00:32:47,999 --> 00:32:49,125 Good idea. 632 00:32:49,201 --> 00:32:51,670 If we do what you're suggesting, people are going to be hurt. 633 00:32:51,736 --> 00:32:54,706 This is your home. 634 00:32:56,041 --> 00:32:59,136 The miners have no right to force you out. 635 00:32:59,211 --> 00:33:00,679 I agree, 636 00:33:00,745 --> 00:33:02,611 - but fighting? - l don't like it, either, 637 00:33:02,681 --> 00:33:04,911 but at some point you have to stand up for yourselves. 638 00:33:05,016 --> 00:33:08,042 How do you know there won't be someone else 639 00:33:08,119 --> 00:33:10,110 to terrorize you the next place you go?! 640 00:33:11,223 --> 00:33:12,486 You know he's right. 641 00:33:15,894 --> 00:33:18,829 No one has worked harder to build this place than you. 642 00:33:18,897 --> 00:33:21,696 Isn't it worth defending? 643 00:33:33,578 --> 00:33:34,909 Wait for my com call. 644 00:33:34,980 --> 00:33:37,415 As soon as the last emitter's in place, 645 00:33:37,482 --> 00:33:39,507 start routing power to the grid. 646 00:33:39,584 --> 00:33:41,552 Understood. 647 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:45,716 You're scared, aren't you? 648 00:33:47,859 --> 00:33:49,793 You? 649 00:33:49,861 --> 00:33:51,625 Terrified. 650 00:33:51,696 --> 00:33:52,788 Be careful. 651 00:33:52,864 --> 00:33:54,958 I will. 652 00:33:55,033 --> 00:33:56,797 Oxilon to Neelix. 653 00:33:56,868 --> 00:33:58,302 The emitters are loaded. 654 00:33:58,370 --> 00:34:00,304 We're ready. 655 00:34:00,372 --> 00:34:02,670 I'll see you soon. 656 00:34:32,604 --> 00:34:33,730 Two more, and we're done. 657 00:34:33,805 --> 00:34:35,068 Acknowledged. 658 00:34:35,140 --> 00:34:38,166 We're moving into position for the next one. 659 00:34:40,211 --> 00:34:42,475 The miners' ship is on an intercept course. 660 00:34:42,547 --> 00:34:44,345 Evasive maneuvers! 661 00:34:50,488 --> 00:34:51,649 They're targeting our shields. 662 00:34:51,723 --> 00:34:52,815 I'll deal with them. 663 00:34:52,891 --> 00:34:55,883 Just focus on your job. 664 00:34:55,961 --> 00:34:58,953 All right, Mr. Vulcan, let's see if you were right about me. 665 00:35:12,510 --> 00:35:14,444 Neelix, you have to hurry. 666 00:35:14,512 --> 00:35:17,538 Just one more emitter, and you can activate the shield. 667 00:35:28,193 --> 00:35:29,319 Neelix to Oxilon. 668 00:35:29,394 --> 00:35:30,793 My weapons are off-line. 669 00:35:30,862 --> 00:35:31,920 We're not in position yet. 670 00:35:32,030 --> 00:35:33,122 You have to get there. 671 00:35:33,198 --> 00:35:35,496 They're going to launch another charge. 672 00:35:42,340 --> 00:35:43,933 Neelix, what are you doing? 673 00:35:44,009 --> 00:35:45,443 Don't worry about me. 674 00:35:45,510 --> 00:35:47,945 Just get ready to bring the grid on line. 675 00:35:56,388 --> 00:35:57,856 Delta Flyer to Neelix. 676 00:35:57,922 --> 00:35:59,321 Are you all right? 677 00:35:59,391 --> 00:36:02,486 Fine, Captain, but you shouldn't be here. 678 00:36:02,560 --> 00:36:04,426 You're violating the Prime Directive. 679 00:36:04,496 --> 00:36:06,965 We're just helping a friend in distress. 680 00:36:23,081 --> 00:36:24,674 Dexa to Neelix. 681 00:36:24,749 --> 00:36:26,114 The shield's holding. 682 00:36:26,184 --> 00:36:27,310 You did it. 683 00:36:27,385 --> 00:36:30,650 We did it. 684 00:36:31,723 --> 00:36:35,125 Captain's Log, Stardate 54868.6. 685 00:36:35,193 --> 00:36:37,252 Commander Nocona seems to have given up 686 00:36:37,328 --> 00:36:40,127 his attempts to penetrate the Talaxians' shield. 687 00:36:40,198 --> 00:36:41,927 Voyager's ready to get underway, 688 00:36:42,033 --> 00:36:43,933 but we're giving Mr. Neelix time 689 00:36:44,002 --> 00:36:46,664 to say a difficult good-bye to his new friends. 690 00:36:46,738 --> 00:36:48,934 We're grateful for everything you've done. 691 00:36:49,007 --> 00:36:51,135 I'm just happy things worked out. 692 00:36:51,209 --> 00:36:54,406 And I'm glad that I could spend some time here... 693 00:36:54,479 --> 00:36:55,776 with all of you. 694 00:36:56,981 --> 00:36:57,914 I'd better go. 695 00:36:57,982 --> 00:36:59,245 Stay here. 696 00:36:59,317 --> 00:37:01,581 He can't, Brax. 697 00:37:01,653 --> 00:37:04,213 He has responsibilities on Voyager. 698 00:37:04,289 --> 00:37:06,951 I promise I'll stay in touch as long as I can. 699 00:37:28,613 --> 00:37:30,581 Come in. 700 00:37:34,285 --> 00:37:36,686 Hi. 701 00:37:36,755 --> 00:37:38,723 Neelix. 702 00:37:40,892 --> 00:37:43,452 What are you working on? 703 00:37:43,528 --> 00:37:46,088 A report on proto-humanoid cultures... 704 00:37:46,164 --> 00:37:49,395 for Commander Chakotay's paleontology class. 705 00:37:49,467 --> 00:37:51,060 Aha. 706 00:37:51,136 --> 00:37:53,070 Need some help? 707 00:37:53,138 --> 00:37:54,833 I'm almost finished. 708 00:37:57,075 --> 00:37:59,703 Do you have time for a game of Kadis-Kot? 709 00:37:59,778 --> 00:38:02,008 I have to get up early. 710 00:38:04,115 --> 00:38:06,447 I guess you'd better get to sleep then. 711 00:38:08,319 --> 00:38:10,083 Do you want me to tuck you in? 712 00:38:10,155 --> 00:38:11,680 Tell you a bedtime story? 713 00:38:12,757 --> 00:38:14,691 You haven't done that in years. 714 00:38:14,759 --> 00:38:18,252 Just think of all the stories you've missed. 715 00:38:18,329 --> 00:38:22,562 Thanks, Neelix, but I can put myself to bed. 716 00:38:22,634 --> 00:38:26,229 I'm not a little girl anymore. 717 00:38:42,020 --> 00:38:45,456 I didn't think anyone else stayed up this late. 718 00:38:46,991 --> 00:38:50,825 Well, I wouldn't want you to have coffee all by yourself. 719 00:38:50,895 --> 00:38:53,159 Have a seat. 720 00:39:02,473 --> 00:39:04,532 I've been thinking about something. 721 00:39:07,011 --> 00:39:09,673 It's a little hard to put into words. 722 00:39:09,747 --> 00:39:12,239 I haven't really made a decision yet, 723 00:39:12,317 --> 00:39:13,648 and of course, 724 00:39:13,718 --> 00:39:17,655 I would never ignore my responsibilities on Voyager. 725 00:39:17,722 --> 00:39:19,451 Of course not. 726 00:39:19,524 --> 00:39:21,652 I take them very seriously. 727 00:39:21,726 --> 00:39:23,660 I know you do. 728 00:39:26,531 --> 00:39:29,398 I've been thinking about something, too. 729 00:39:29,467 --> 00:39:31,492 Maybe you could help me. 730 00:39:31,569 --> 00:39:34,163 I'd be happy to. 731 00:39:34,239 --> 00:39:39,473 It's an idea I'd need to talk to Starfleet Command about. 732 00:39:39,544 --> 00:39:41,911 It must be important. 733 00:39:42,013 --> 00:39:43,913 It is. 734 00:39:44,015 --> 00:39:45,449 Now that we've established 735 00:39:45,516 --> 00:39:47,746 two-way communication with Earth... 736 00:39:49,988 --> 00:39:53,049 it seems to me Starfleet could use a permanent Ambassador 737 00:39:53,124 --> 00:39:55,058 in the Delta Quadrant. 738 00:39:55,126 --> 00:39:57,561 This ambassador would have to stay 739 00:39:57,629 --> 00:40:00,155 in frequent contact with Voyager. 740 00:40:00,231 --> 00:40:02,700 Certainly. 741 00:40:04,802 --> 00:40:06,668 It would be difficult for me to run this ship 742 00:40:06,738 --> 00:40:09,070 without you, Neelix. 743 00:40:09,140 --> 00:40:14,044 But that might be a sacrifice I'd be willing to make... 744 00:40:14,112 --> 00:40:17,946 for the greater good of Starfleet. 745 00:40:18,016 --> 00:40:21,680 Of course, the assignment would be entirely voluntary. 746 00:40:24,389 --> 00:40:28,326 You wouldn't be interested, would you? 747 00:41:36,294 --> 00:41:38,626 Good-bye... 748 00:41:38,696 --> 00:41:41,427 and good luck, Ambassador. 749 00:41:52,844 --> 00:41:54,642 Mr. Neelix. 750 00:42:06,324 --> 00:42:09,419 Live long and prosper.