1 00:00:01,268 --> 00:00:03,137 It's time to blast off with The Orville. 2 00:00:03,170 --> 00:00:06,740 All hands, begin prepping all stations for first contact. 3 00:00:06,774 --> 00:00:08,509 Catch all-new episodes Thursdays. 4 00:00:08,541 --> 00:00:10,243 And check out our other Fox programs-- 5 00:00:10,278 --> 00:00:13,513 The Passage, Gotham, and The Gifted. 6 00:00:13,547 --> 00:00:15,749 -It's a trap. -Only on Fox. 7 00:00:19,018 --> 00:00:21,021 * 8 00:00:24,057 --> 00:00:26,160 In light of the Kaylon attack, 9 00:00:26,193 --> 00:00:28,696 the Moclans have proposed a new round of weapons upgrades 10 00:00:28,728 --> 00:00:31,332 for all explorer-class vessels and above. 11 00:00:31,364 --> 00:00:33,067 I would say that's a good idea. 12 00:00:33,100 --> 00:00:35,069 The refit should only take a day or so. 13 00:00:35,103 --> 00:00:36,837 We've also received a special request 14 00:00:36,869 --> 00:00:38,539 from the Moclan Science Division. 15 00:00:38,572 --> 00:00:41,008 You'll be picking up an engineer and transporting him 16 00:00:41,040 --> 00:00:43,411 to a research vessel in the Nekkar System. 17 00:00:43,444 --> 00:00:45,845 Sir, with all due respect, we're starting to feel 18 00:00:45,878 --> 00:00:48,082 -like a taxi cab here. -I know. 19 00:00:48,115 --> 00:00:50,884 But it's the least we can do in exchange for bigger guns. 20 00:00:50,917 --> 00:00:53,087 -All right. -Have fun. 21 00:00:53,121 --> 00:00:54,921 Halsey out. 22 00:00:54,954 --> 00:00:57,457 I'll go start the meter. 23 00:01:00,161 --> 00:01:02,162 * 24 00:01:22,349 --> 00:01:25,718 ED: 30% power upgrade to the plasma cannons, 25 00:01:25,753 --> 00:01:27,987 20% increase in torpedo capacity. 26 00:01:28,021 --> 00:01:30,390 Guys, this is great. Tell your team well done. 27 00:01:30,424 --> 00:01:33,260 Unless you require further assistance, we will depart. 28 00:01:33,293 --> 00:01:36,164 All good. You've more than exceeded our expectations. 29 00:01:36,197 --> 00:01:39,167 I will escort you to the shuttle bay. 30 00:01:39,200 --> 00:01:41,468 (door whooshes open) 31 00:01:41,502 --> 00:01:43,570 TALLA (over comm): Keyali to Captain. 32 00:01:43,603 --> 00:01:45,338 Mercer here. Go ahead. 33 00:01:45,372 --> 00:01:48,276 Engineer Toren's transport is requesting permission to dock. 34 00:01:48,308 --> 00:01:49,810 ED: Permission granted. 35 00:01:49,843 --> 00:01:51,844 Great. I'll show him to his quarters. 36 00:01:55,182 --> 00:01:57,350 You sure you don't want me to take your bag? 37 00:01:57,384 --> 00:01:59,853 -Looks like it's heavy. -No, I am fine. 38 00:02:01,855 --> 00:02:03,790 So, how long have you two been together? 39 00:02:03,823 --> 00:02:06,659 Korick and I have been mates for nine years. 40 00:02:06,694 --> 00:02:08,695 That's amazing. I always love hearing that. 41 00:02:08,728 --> 00:02:10,163 Gives us single people hope. 42 00:02:10,198 --> 00:02:11,965 I understand that vessels such as this 43 00:02:11,998 --> 00:02:14,867 are very... attentive toward their guests. 44 00:02:14,901 --> 00:02:17,638 However, Toren and I would prefer to be left alone 45 00:02:17,670 --> 00:02:19,872 -during our voyage. -No problem. 46 00:02:19,907 --> 00:02:21,375 Well, these are your quarters. 47 00:02:21,408 --> 00:02:22,975 If you'd like, I can show you around. 48 00:02:23,009 --> 00:02:25,045 That will not be necessary. 49 00:02:25,078 --> 00:02:27,480 Okay, then. Just give me a holler if you need anything. 50 00:02:27,514 --> 00:02:29,149 Thank you, Lieutenant. 51 00:02:36,189 --> 00:02:38,391 This was a mistake. If we are discovered... 52 00:02:38,425 --> 00:02:40,060 We will not be. 53 00:02:40,093 --> 00:02:42,229 The difficult part is complete. 54 00:02:42,263 --> 00:02:45,998 We have evaded their scans, and they do not appear suspicious. 55 00:02:46,033 --> 00:02:48,067 Nonetheless, we must remain vigilant. 56 00:02:52,072 --> 00:02:53,740 You see? 57 00:02:53,774 --> 00:02:55,742 All is well. 58 00:02:55,776 --> 00:02:57,777 We have nothing to fear. 59 00:03:03,616 --> 00:03:05,618 * 60 00:03:29,276 --> 00:03:31,278 * 61 00:04:11,151 --> 00:04:13,186 (faint chatter, laughter) 62 00:04:21,329 --> 00:04:23,596 OLIVIA: Hey, I need that for my house. 63 00:04:23,630 --> 00:04:25,565 -It's mine. Get your own. -Topa, give it back. 64 00:04:25,598 --> 00:04:27,000 We're supposed to share. 65 00:04:27,033 --> 00:04:29,403 -I don't share with females. -Why not? 66 00:04:29,437 --> 00:04:31,103 My papa says females are weak. 67 00:04:31,137 --> 00:04:33,173 Well, your papa's stupid. Now give it back. 68 00:04:33,206 --> 00:04:34,408 Hey. 69 00:04:34,442 --> 00:04:38,144 Topa, no. We do not shove people. 70 00:04:38,177 --> 00:04:40,112 -Olivia, you okay? -(softly): Yeah. 71 00:04:51,158 --> 00:04:54,127 This isn't the first time that Topa's been disrespectful 72 00:04:54,161 --> 00:04:55,194 to a female student. 73 00:04:55,228 --> 00:04:57,163 But he crossed a line today. 74 00:04:57,197 --> 00:04:58,966 Was he provoked in some way? 75 00:04:58,999 --> 00:05:01,201 I don't think so, but even if that were the case, 76 00:05:01,233 --> 00:05:02,970 it's unacceptable behavior. 77 00:05:03,002 --> 00:05:05,172 Perhaps you should consider separating 78 00:05:05,204 --> 00:05:08,175 -the male and female children. -None of the other boys 79 00:05:08,208 --> 00:05:10,377 have trouble getting along with the girls. 80 00:05:10,411 --> 00:05:13,646 We apologize for our son's disruptive behavior. 81 00:05:13,680 --> 00:05:15,182 We will speak with him. 82 00:05:15,214 --> 00:05:16,516 Thank you. 83 00:05:16,550 --> 00:05:18,718 (sighs) 84 00:05:26,093 --> 00:05:28,060 Is it true that you had an altercation 85 00:05:28,095 --> 00:05:29,129 with a fellow classmate? 86 00:05:29,161 --> 00:05:31,130 -Yes. -Why? 87 00:05:31,163 --> 00:05:32,699 She had a piece I needed. 88 00:05:32,733 --> 00:05:34,634 Your teacher says you took it from her. 89 00:05:34,668 --> 00:05:36,870 -And that you pushed her. -Yeah, so? 90 00:05:36,903 --> 00:05:38,572 That was wrong, Topa. 91 00:05:38,605 --> 00:05:40,072 But she's a female. 92 00:05:40,106 --> 00:05:42,042 That makes no difference. 93 00:05:42,074 --> 00:05:43,043 They're inferior. 94 00:05:43,076 --> 00:05:44,812 It doesn't matter what they think. 95 00:05:44,845 --> 00:05:48,081 -Where did you hear such things? -From Papa. 96 00:05:51,117 --> 00:05:53,420 Go to your room, Topa. 97 00:05:53,454 --> 00:05:55,221 We will discuss your punishment later. 98 00:05:55,254 --> 00:05:57,457 -I didn't do anything wrong. -Go. 99 00:06:07,033 --> 00:06:09,336 You do not make things easy. 100 00:06:09,369 --> 00:06:12,238 I am simply teaching our son the traditional values 101 00:06:12,271 --> 00:06:14,675 on which we ourselves were raised. 102 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:16,709 Klyden, has your time on this ship 103 00:06:16,744 --> 00:06:19,012 not changed your perspective in any way? 104 00:06:19,045 --> 00:06:20,947 It has obviously changed yours. 105 00:06:20,980 --> 00:06:23,016 What harm can come from allowing him 106 00:06:23,050 --> 00:06:24,451 to discover his own path? 107 00:06:24,485 --> 00:06:27,687 Topa may decide he wants to live on Moclus one day. 108 00:06:27,721 --> 00:06:29,790 In that event, we must tell him the truth of his origins. 109 00:06:29,822 --> 00:06:32,058 -What happened to you must... -What happened to me 110 00:06:32,091 --> 00:06:35,161 did not shatter my faith in our ways. 111 00:06:36,228 --> 00:06:38,098 Perhaps when Topa is grown, 112 00:06:38,130 --> 00:06:41,201 Moclus will not be so... intolerant. 113 00:06:41,233 --> 00:06:43,403 Who are you to question our core beliefs? 114 00:06:43,437 --> 00:06:45,538 You are only one Moclan. 115 00:06:45,572 --> 00:06:47,975 What makes the rest of our society wrong 116 00:06:48,007 --> 00:06:49,976 and your perverse vision right? 117 00:06:50,009 --> 00:06:53,245 If it were up to you, our son would still be female. 118 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:03,956 I am sorry. 119 00:07:03,990 --> 00:07:06,093 It is not my wish to hurt you. 120 00:07:06,125 --> 00:07:07,595 (comm beeps) 121 00:07:07,627 --> 00:07:08,961 ED: Bridge to Commander Bortus. 122 00:07:08,995 --> 00:07:10,898 Yes. 123 00:07:10,930 --> 00:07:14,067 Isaac has been tracking a power fluctuation on deck C. 124 00:07:14,100 --> 00:07:17,069 We think our Moclan visitors may be tapping into the grid. 125 00:07:17,103 --> 00:07:18,404 For what reason? 126 00:07:18,437 --> 00:07:20,273 That's what we want you to go find out. 127 00:07:20,307 --> 00:07:22,108 If they need extra power for some reason, 128 00:07:22,141 --> 00:07:23,843 that's fine, but they need to ask first. 129 00:07:23,877 --> 00:07:25,478 They can't just plug stuff in. 130 00:07:25,512 --> 00:07:27,514 I am on my way, Commander. 131 00:07:31,718 --> 00:07:34,053 (door whooshes open) 132 00:07:40,026 --> 00:07:42,028 (door chimes) 133 00:07:44,064 --> 00:07:45,197 Yes? 134 00:07:45,231 --> 00:07:47,167 There is an unauthorized power drain 135 00:07:47,199 --> 00:07:49,903 originating in these quarters. 136 00:07:51,403 --> 00:07:54,841 The food synthesizer was set to a reduced precision. 137 00:07:54,875 --> 00:07:57,343 My dinner was not flavorful enough, 138 00:07:57,377 --> 00:07:59,146 so I increased the molecular resolution. 139 00:07:59,178 --> 00:08:01,848 I was not aware that I needed permission. 140 00:08:02,882 --> 00:08:04,084 Please stand aside. 141 00:08:40,086 --> 00:08:43,523 You are siphoning power beyond regulation levels. 142 00:08:43,557 --> 00:08:45,524 Please disconnect the device. 143 00:08:45,558 --> 00:08:48,528 It is... sensitive research. 144 00:08:48,562 --> 00:08:51,163 I would prefer to wait until we rendezvous with our vessel. 145 00:08:51,197 --> 00:08:54,567 What are you carrying that would require such power? 146 00:08:57,070 --> 00:08:58,706 You will open it. 147 00:09:05,278 --> 00:09:07,279 (case opens) 148 00:09:28,168 --> 00:09:31,538 Why are you hiding this infant? 149 00:09:31,571 --> 00:09:33,974 She is our daughter. 150 00:09:35,174 --> 00:09:36,809 We are fleeing Moclus. 151 00:09:36,844 --> 00:09:39,312 We do not want her to undergo the corrective procedure 152 00:09:39,346 --> 00:09:42,115 or to live in hiding as an outcast. 153 00:09:42,149 --> 00:09:44,084 Where do you intend to go? 154 00:09:44,116 --> 00:09:45,585 Retepsia. 155 00:09:45,619 --> 00:09:48,087 Their government has granted us asylum. 156 00:09:48,120 --> 00:09:49,588 The captain of the research vessel 157 00:09:49,623 --> 00:09:51,224 has agreed to take us there. 158 00:09:51,258 --> 00:09:53,994 I beg you not to report this. 159 00:09:54,027 --> 00:09:56,428 Our child will be taken from us. 160 00:09:56,462 --> 00:09:59,231 We love her just as she is. 161 00:09:59,265 --> 00:10:02,769 You are asking me to lie to my captain. 162 00:10:02,802 --> 00:10:05,972 Commander, I know of your trial. 163 00:10:06,005 --> 00:10:09,176 I know you understand what is happening here. 164 00:10:09,208 --> 00:10:12,745 The transport ship is only a few hours away. 165 00:10:12,779 --> 00:10:15,182 All we ask is that you stay silent 166 00:10:15,215 --> 00:10:16,984 until we leave. 167 00:10:17,017 --> 00:10:18,885 No one must know. 168 00:10:25,524 --> 00:10:27,159 Bortus to Commander Grayson. 169 00:10:27,193 --> 00:10:29,028 -KELLY: Go ahead. -Our Moclan visitors 170 00:10:29,062 --> 00:10:31,597 required power for a stasis chamber 171 00:10:31,630 --> 00:10:35,001 which contains perishable supplies. 172 00:10:35,034 --> 00:10:38,205 I will provide them with an alternate power source. 173 00:10:38,238 --> 00:10:40,173 Acknowledged. Thanks, Bortus. 174 00:10:42,042 --> 00:10:45,044 We will not forget your kindness. 175 00:10:50,984 --> 00:10:52,985 * 176 00:11:01,061 --> 00:11:04,364 Bortus. What can I do for you? 177 00:11:04,397 --> 00:11:06,966 I wanted to see how Topa was doing. 178 00:11:07,000 --> 00:11:08,802 Well, no new incidents so far. 179 00:11:08,836 --> 00:11:10,903 Hopefully, whatever you said to him has sunk in. 180 00:11:10,937 --> 00:11:12,806 I'm optimistic. 181 00:11:12,840 --> 00:11:16,076 I wish to remove him from class early today. 182 00:11:16,109 --> 00:11:18,010 Sure. Any particular reason? 183 00:11:18,044 --> 00:11:21,514 A family matter. 184 00:11:21,548 --> 00:11:23,549 (door chimes) 185 00:11:27,855 --> 00:11:31,124 This will provide the power you require. 186 00:11:32,192 --> 00:11:35,095 Thank you. Who is this? 187 00:11:35,128 --> 00:11:37,397 My son, Topa. 188 00:11:37,429 --> 00:11:39,131 May we come in? 189 00:11:48,942 --> 00:11:50,643 It is all right, Korick. 190 00:11:51,912 --> 00:11:54,213 He has promised not to speak 191 00:11:54,246 --> 00:11:56,515 of what he sees here today. 192 00:11:56,548 --> 00:11:58,585 Isn't that right, Topa? 193 00:11:58,618 --> 00:12:00,486 Yes, Papa. 194 00:12:06,894 --> 00:12:08,895 (beeping) 195 00:12:20,407 --> 00:12:22,975 It is a female. 196 00:12:23,009 --> 00:12:24,912 Her name is Mersa. 197 00:12:24,945 --> 00:12:28,881 But there are no Moclan females. 198 00:12:28,916 --> 00:12:32,451 Only a few are born every generation. 199 00:12:32,485 --> 00:12:34,553 Some people fear them. 200 00:12:34,586 --> 00:12:37,990 That is why her parents have chosen to conceal her. 201 00:12:38,024 --> 00:12:39,960 Look at her, Topa. 202 00:12:41,094 --> 00:12:44,798 She is not so different from you or I. 203 00:12:55,774 --> 00:12:57,777 * 204 00:13:15,794 --> 00:13:18,798 Your hospitality is greatly appreciated. 205 00:13:18,831 --> 00:13:21,067 It's our pleasure. Good luck with your new assignment. 206 00:13:22,168 --> 00:13:23,836 Good-bye, Commander. 207 00:13:23,870 --> 00:13:25,371 Safe journey. 208 00:13:34,213 --> 00:13:36,216 * 209 00:13:51,398 --> 00:13:53,966 -(comm beeps) -ED: Mercer to Bortus. 210 00:13:54,000 --> 00:13:55,335 Yes, Captain? 211 00:13:55,368 --> 00:13:57,203 Please report to my office. 212 00:14:08,615 --> 00:14:10,049 (door whooshes shut) 213 00:14:13,086 --> 00:14:15,687 It's been brought to my attention that we may have had 214 00:14:15,721 --> 00:14:18,057 an unauthorized passenger on board. 215 00:14:18,091 --> 00:14:19,359 Yes. 216 00:14:19,392 --> 00:14:21,561 That'll be all, Klyden. 217 00:14:27,399 --> 00:14:30,202 I'm sorry, Papa. I didn't mean to tell. 218 00:14:30,236 --> 00:14:33,907 It is all right, Topa. We will discuss it later. 219 00:14:36,775 --> 00:14:38,778 (door whooshes open) 220 00:14:40,980 --> 00:14:42,514 (door whooshes shut) 221 00:14:42,548 --> 00:14:44,283 Would you care to explain? 222 00:14:44,317 --> 00:14:48,120 The infant was in stasis, and they did not want it known. 223 00:14:48,154 --> 00:14:49,389 Because she was a girl. 224 00:14:50,657 --> 00:14:52,292 Why did you hide it from us? 225 00:14:52,325 --> 00:14:55,095 I did not know how you would respond, 226 00:14:55,128 --> 00:14:58,230 and I did not want to jeopardize the infant's future. 227 00:14:58,264 --> 00:15:00,033 Her parents are taking her to Retepsia, 228 00:15:00,067 --> 00:15:03,735 where they will be free to raise her as a female. 229 00:15:03,769 --> 00:15:06,538 I regret deceiving you, Captain. 230 00:15:06,572 --> 00:15:08,140 How do you know they were telling the truth? 231 00:15:08,174 --> 00:15:10,543 If you had called me, I could have run a DNA scan 232 00:15:10,576 --> 00:15:12,111 to see if they were really the parents. 233 00:15:12,144 --> 00:15:13,947 I had no reason to doubt them. 234 00:15:13,980 --> 00:15:15,215 I'd say there's plenty of reasons. 235 00:15:15,248 --> 00:15:16,883 For one, they boarded a Union ship 236 00:15:16,916 --> 00:15:18,217 under false pretenses. 237 00:15:18,250 --> 00:15:20,386 For all we know, they kidnapped that baby. 238 00:15:20,419 --> 00:15:22,288 I do not believe so. 239 00:15:22,322 --> 00:15:24,057 Well, that's really nice for you, but you've put 240 00:15:24,091 --> 00:15:25,758 all of our asses on the line if you're wrong. 241 00:15:25,792 --> 00:15:27,961 That was not my intention. 242 00:15:27,995 --> 00:15:30,496 Well, we transported that baby, so we need to be sure. 243 00:15:30,529 --> 00:15:32,798 Find that ship and plot an intercept course. 244 00:15:35,601 --> 00:15:36,869 (door whooshes open) 245 00:15:38,004 --> 00:15:39,838 (door whooshes shut) 246 00:15:41,673 --> 00:15:44,510 What do you intend to do if we find them? 247 00:15:44,543 --> 00:15:47,179 Well, let's verify their story first, and then go from there. 248 00:15:48,880 --> 00:15:50,017 Dismissed. 249 00:15:54,553 --> 00:15:56,023 (door whooshes shut) 250 00:16:01,528 --> 00:16:03,129 It doesn't make sense. 251 00:16:03,163 --> 00:16:05,532 That ship was built for research, not espionage. 252 00:16:05,565 --> 00:16:07,299 How can there be no trace? 253 00:16:07,333 --> 00:16:12,004 Isaac, do you have any way to scan for masked ion signatures? 254 00:16:12,038 --> 00:16:13,605 I believe so. 255 00:16:13,639 --> 00:16:15,341 Okay, this one time at Union Point, 256 00:16:15,375 --> 00:16:17,043 my roommate and I took a shuttle out, 257 00:16:17,076 --> 00:16:19,046 and we turned it into, like, a party bus, 258 00:16:19,078 --> 00:16:22,649 and we used a tractor beam to neutralize our ion trail. 259 00:16:22,682 --> 00:16:24,017 They didn't catch you? 260 00:16:24,051 --> 00:16:25,518 Well, we plowed into a tree 261 00:16:25,552 --> 00:16:27,953 when we landed, and that's when they caught us, but... 262 00:16:27,986 --> 00:16:30,123 before that, we were completely invisible. 263 00:16:30,157 --> 00:16:32,158 I believe I have found it. 264 00:16:33,725 --> 00:16:35,861 GORDON: That's it. Look at that. Th-They're not even 265 00:16:35,894 --> 00:16:37,996 remotely on a course for Retepsia. 266 00:16:38,030 --> 00:16:41,868 The ion trail intersects with a class-six absorption nebula 267 00:16:41,900 --> 00:16:43,635 approximately 12 light-years away. 268 00:16:43,669 --> 00:16:44,870 Gordon, set a pursuit course, 269 00:16:44,903 --> 00:16:46,273 -maximum speed. -Aye, sir. 270 00:16:49,709 --> 00:16:52,379 What kind of research vessel masks their ion trail? 271 00:16:52,412 --> 00:16:55,115 I don't think their mission has anything to do with research. 272 00:17:08,894 --> 00:17:10,930 My God, that thing's got to be over 273 00:17:10,962 --> 00:17:13,732 -a trillion kilometers across. -Isaac? 274 00:17:13,766 --> 00:17:15,734 The trail leads directly inside. 275 00:17:15,768 --> 00:17:19,138 However, scans are unable to penetrate the interior. 276 00:17:20,539 --> 00:17:21,807 Take us in. 277 00:17:41,427 --> 00:17:43,930 There. You see that? 278 00:17:43,962 --> 00:17:46,098 Just off the starboard bow. 279 00:17:46,133 --> 00:17:47,967 It appears to be a K-type star. 280 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:50,103 There are three planets in orbit. 281 00:17:50,136 --> 00:17:52,138 It's a star system. 282 00:17:58,677 --> 00:18:00,480 Bortus, any sign of the ship? 283 00:18:00,512 --> 00:18:04,083 Negative. However, the innermost planet reads as habitable. 284 00:18:04,116 --> 00:18:06,185 Take us into a high orbit. 285 00:18:13,192 --> 00:18:15,761 ISAAC: The planet's surface is over 80% ocean, 286 00:18:15,795 --> 00:18:19,097 but there are several dozen island chains. 287 00:18:19,132 --> 00:18:22,902 I have located the Moclan vessel on an island near the equator. 288 00:18:22,934 --> 00:18:24,436 I'm picking up bio-signs. 289 00:18:24,471 --> 00:18:25,971 Thousands of them. 290 00:18:26,005 --> 00:18:27,374 Sir? 291 00:18:28,441 --> 00:18:30,143 They're Moclan. 292 00:18:36,015 --> 00:18:38,017 * 293 00:18:54,901 --> 00:18:56,903 * 294 00:19:17,190 --> 00:19:19,090 My God. 295 00:19:20,859 --> 00:19:22,761 They're women. 296 00:19:38,377 --> 00:19:40,346 * 297 00:19:40,380 --> 00:19:42,382 (indistinct chatter) 298 00:20:07,740 --> 00:20:10,277 -Hello. -Hello. 299 00:20:10,309 --> 00:20:12,077 Keep moving. 300 00:20:14,247 --> 00:20:16,249 Inside. 301 00:20:34,933 --> 00:20:38,069 Osaia, you can put away your weapon. 302 00:20:38,104 --> 00:20:39,905 I know these people. 303 00:20:41,173 --> 00:20:43,142 Heveena. 304 00:20:43,174 --> 00:20:45,111 You have an extraordinary talent 305 00:20:45,144 --> 00:20:47,947 for tracking me down, Captain Mercer. 306 00:20:47,980 --> 00:20:52,218 The females we saw, how many are there? 307 00:20:52,250 --> 00:20:56,288 Commander Bortus, what I am about to say 308 00:20:56,323 --> 00:20:59,291 will come as a shock to you. 309 00:20:59,326 --> 00:21:02,628 There are many more females born on Moclus 310 00:21:02,662 --> 00:21:06,499 than the government has ever publicly admitted. 311 00:21:06,532 --> 00:21:10,470 Almost all undergo the corrective procedure. 312 00:21:10,502 --> 00:21:13,905 But some oppose it, and those that do 313 00:21:13,940 --> 00:21:16,241 risk everything to escape Moclus 314 00:21:16,275 --> 00:21:18,744 and make their way to this sanctuary. 315 00:21:18,778 --> 00:21:22,882 In our colony, there are over 6,000. 316 00:21:24,683 --> 00:21:29,121 Many years ago, we established a clandestine network of ships 317 00:21:29,154 --> 00:21:31,590 to help families who sought refuge. 318 00:21:31,624 --> 00:21:36,028 I have made the journey over a dozen times myself. 319 00:21:36,061 --> 00:21:38,330 Does Moclus have any idea about this place? 320 00:21:38,365 --> 00:21:40,633 They suspect it exists, 321 00:21:40,666 --> 00:21:43,935 but we have managed to evade detection. 322 00:21:43,970 --> 00:21:45,304 Until now. 323 00:21:45,337 --> 00:21:48,207 Heveena, we must keep them here. 324 00:21:48,240 --> 00:21:51,611 They must not be allowed to reveal our location. 325 00:21:51,644 --> 00:21:53,311 We followed the transport alone. 326 00:21:53,346 --> 00:21:55,047 There are no other ships here. 327 00:21:55,080 --> 00:21:59,352 But there are over 300 people aboard your vessel. 328 00:21:59,385 --> 00:22:04,056 That is over 300 ways to expose us. 329 00:22:04,089 --> 00:22:05,557 She is correct. 330 00:22:05,592 --> 00:22:07,693 This colony cannot remain hidden. 331 00:22:07,727 --> 00:22:09,395 But if they found you... 332 00:22:09,429 --> 00:22:12,731 They would destroy this settlement and everyone in it. 333 00:22:12,765 --> 00:22:14,299 We must relocate. 334 00:22:14,333 --> 00:22:16,502 I will contact the transport circuit. 335 00:22:16,536 --> 00:22:18,871 We can begin the evacuation immediately. 336 00:22:18,904 --> 00:22:20,707 Wait. 337 00:22:20,740 --> 00:22:22,709 Let me suggest an alternative. 338 00:22:22,741 --> 00:22:25,076 Let us go to Union Central 339 00:22:25,111 --> 00:22:26,679 and submit an application for recognition 340 00:22:26,712 --> 00:22:28,381 as an independent state. 341 00:22:28,414 --> 00:22:32,684 If the Union Council agrees, you will be under its protection 342 00:22:32,719 --> 00:22:35,086 and you won't have to hide anymore. 343 00:22:35,121 --> 00:22:38,958 And if they reject your request? 344 00:22:40,192 --> 00:22:41,661 It was always inevitable 345 00:22:41,693 --> 00:22:44,063 that fate would beckon us from the shadows. 346 00:22:44,096 --> 00:22:46,265 "Every revolution 347 00:22:46,298 --> 00:22:49,669 begins with a single act of defiance." 348 00:22:49,701 --> 00:22:51,037 One of yours? 349 00:22:51,069 --> 00:22:54,039 Actually, I don't know who said it. 350 00:22:54,073 --> 00:22:57,242 Captain, I would like to accompany you 351 00:22:57,276 --> 00:22:59,377 to stand before this council. 352 00:22:59,412 --> 00:23:02,080 That's exactly what I was going to ask. 353 00:23:03,816 --> 00:23:05,817 * 354 00:23:13,291 --> 00:23:15,094 Your request for a hearing has been approved 355 00:23:15,126 --> 00:23:16,228 by the Union Council. 356 00:23:16,261 --> 00:23:17,797 As you might expect, 357 00:23:17,829 --> 00:23:20,031 the Moclan delegation is up in arms. 358 00:23:20,066 --> 00:23:22,300 They're demanding to know the colony's location 359 00:23:22,334 --> 00:23:24,303 so they can extradite and prosecute the fugitives. 360 00:23:24,336 --> 00:23:26,972 -Fugitives? -Their word, not mine. 361 00:23:27,006 --> 00:23:29,107 You'll take a shuttle to rendezvous with 362 00:23:29,141 --> 00:23:31,478 the USS Burnell, which will take you back to Earth. 363 00:23:31,510 --> 00:23:34,713 The Orville will remain in orbit to protect the colony. 364 00:23:34,747 --> 00:23:36,615 Acknowledged. 365 00:23:38,116 --> 00:23:41,086 (exhales) Man, I hope I'm up to this. 366 00:23:41,119 --> 00:23:43,322 I can't think of anyone they could trust more. 367 00:23:43,355 --> 00:23:46,959 Do a good job, and I'll have a bourbon waiting for you. 368 00:23:46,992 --> 00:23:49,361 You got a deal. 369 00:24:00,105 --> 00:24:02,709 * 370 00:24:03,809 --> 00:24:07,145 I know nothing of your... Earth. 371 00:24:07,179 --> 00:24:09,115 Is it like Moclus? 372 00:24:09,147 --> 00:24:11,150 A little, I guess. 373 00:24:11,182 --> 00:24:15,121 The females on Earth... do they write? 374 00:24:15,153 --> 00:24:16,855 They do. 375 00:24:16,888 --> 00:24:19,258 To be free to create. 376 00:24:19,290 --> 00:24:21,661 To make art. 377 00:24:21,693 --> 00:24:23,362 Well, you know, you can access 378 00:24:23,394 --> 00:24:25,798 Earth's cultural database from here. 379 00:24:25,832 --> 00:24:28,000 You'll find centuries of art of all kinds 380 00:24:28,034 --> 00:24:29,234 from the women of Earth. 381 00:24:35,907 --> 00:24:38,611 * Tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen * 382 00:24:38,644 --> 00:24:40,646 * Pour myself a cup of ambition * 383 00:24:40,680 --> 00:24:44,049 * And yawn and stretch and try to come to life... * 384 00:24:44,083 --> 00:24:45,852 Who is she? 385 00:24:45,884 --> 00:24:48,119 That's, uh, Dolly Parton. 386 00:24:48,153 --> 00:24:50,388 -* Out on the street the traffic starts jumping * -Oh. 387 00:24:50,422 --> 00:24:54,794 * With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5 * 388 00:24:54,826 --> 00:24:57,028 * Working 9 to 5... * 389 00:24:57,063 --> 00:25:01,067 She speaks with the might of a hundred soldiers. 390 00:25:01,099 --> 00:25:04,036 Yeah. Yeah, I guess she does. 391 00:25:04,069 --> 00:25:06,739 This is the voice of our revolution. 392 00:25:06,772 --> 00:25:08,575 Well, you know, there's actually a whole bunch of stuff... 393 00:25:08,607 --> 00:25:10,742 -No! -* It's enough to drive you * 394 00:25:10,777 --> 00:25:13,345 -* Crazy if you let it * -It is she. 395 00:25:13,378 --> 00:25:14,747 * 9 to 5 * 396 00:25:14,780 --> 00:25:16,082 Okay, then. 397 00:25:16,115 --> 00:25:17,316 * For service and devotion * 398 00:25:17,348 --> 00:25:18,917 Go, Dolly. 399 00:25:18,951 --> 00:25:20,419 * You would think that I * 400 00:25:20,451 --> 00:25:22,520 * Would deserve a fat promotion * 401 00:25:22,555 --> 00:25:25,191 * Want to move ahead... * 402 00:25:31,029 --> 00:25:35,166 I wish to thank everyone for convening at such short notice. 403 00:25:35,201 --> 00:25:38,537 We consider this to be a matter of great importance. 404 00:25:38,570 --> 00:25:41,039 A recently discovered colony of Moclans 405 00:25:41,073 --> 00:25:43,675 is petitioning this body to be recognized 406 00:25:43,710 --> 00:25:45,544 as a sovereign state, 407 00:25:45,577 --> 00:25:48,213 entitled to all of the rights and protections 408 00:25:48,247 --> 00:25:51,917 afforded any member of the Planetary Union. 409 00:25:51,951 --> 00:25:55,622 Here on behalf of the colonists is their chosen representative. 410 00:25:55,654 --> 00:25:57,355 Heveena, please, 411 00:25:57,388 --> 00:25:59,424 -make your statement. -(loud bang) 412 00:25:59,458 --> 00:26:03,762 This is a flagrant insult to every Moclan in this chamber! 413 00:26:03,796 --> 00:26:06,065 You will not allow 414 00:26:06,097 --> 00:26:08,567 -this female to speak. -HALSEY: The council has already 415 00:26:08,601 --> 00:26:10,201 voted on the matter. 416 00:26:10,236 --> 00:26:12,038 You'll get your turn to talk, Dojin. 417 00:26:12,070 --> 00:26:15,141 For now, sit down and listen. 418 00:26:25,017 --> 00:26:27,053 Thank you, Chairman. 419 00:26:27,086 --> 00:26:29,055 And thank you 420 00:26:29,087 --> 00:26:33,092 to the esteemed members of this council. 421 00:26:33,125 --> 00:26:37,128 It is with hope and pride that I stand here today 422 00:26:37,163 --> 00:26:41,099 as a voice for those who have been voiceless for so long. 423 00:26:41,133 --> 00:26:46,238 It is true that we have been living in exile, 424 00:26:46,271 --> 00:26:50,175 outside of the laws of our native planet, 425 00:26:50,209 --> 00:26:52,611 but to do otherwise 426 00:26:52,644 --> 00:26:56,182 would invite persecution, mutilation 427 00:26:56,214 --> 00:26:58,984 and even extinction. 428 00:26:59,018 --> 00:27:03,955 If our plea to be recognized as an independent state fails, 429 00:27:03,990 --> 00:27:08,160 I fear that our voices will be silenced forever. 430 00:27:09,961 --> 00:27:13,700 As I look upon all of the exquisite diversity 431 00:27:13,732 --> 00:27:16,167 in this great hall, 432 00:27:16,201 --> 00:27:18,269 I am reminded 433 00:27:18,304 --> 00:27:21,840 that most of us share something in common. 434 00:27:21,874 --> 00:27:24,210 Over the course of history, 435 00:27:24,242 --> 00:27:29,147 there have been people on nearly every planet who were, 436 00:27:29,181 --> 00:27:31,951 at one time or another, oppressed... 437 00:27:31,983 --> 00:27:34,052 by those who were stronger... 438 00:27:34,086 --> 00:27:36,654 or greater in numbers... 439 00:27:36,689 --> 00:27:41,192 for reasons that now seem insignificant to us. 440 00:27:41,227 --> 00:27:44,395 The history of moral progress 441 00:27:44,430 --> 00:27:47,465 can be measured by the expansion of fundamental rights 442 00:27:47,499 --> 00:27:50,702 to those who have been denied them. 443 00:27:52,038 --> 00:27:53,972 We ask only to be included 444 00:27:54,006 --> 00:27:58,009 in that expanding circle of justice. 445 00:27:58,044 --> 00:28:00,712 There is a visionary Earth poet 446 00:28:00,747 --> 00:28:03,648 who I have recently come to cherish. 447 00:28:03,682 --> 00:28:05,651 -(quietly): Oh, boy. -What? 448 00:28:05,683 --> 00:28:07,886 With power and dignity, 449 00:28:07,920 --> 00:28:09,922 she boldly cried out 450 00:28:09,955 --> 00:28:14,026 so that all the cosmos would know of her suffering. 451 00:28:14,059 --> 00:28:16,394 "Working 9 to 5 452 00:28:16,428 --> 00:28:18,765 "For service and devotion, 453 00:28:18,798 --> 00:28:21,067 "You would think that I 454 00:28:21,099 --> 00:28:22,934 "Would deserve a fat promotion, 455 00:28:22,969 --> 00:28:25,738 "Want to move ahead, 456 00:28:25,771 --> 00:28:28,074 "But the boss won't seem to let me, 457 00:28:28,106 --> 00:28:31,442 I swear sometimes that man is out to get me." 458 00:28:31,477 --> 00:28:34,380 In the spirit of her courage, 459 00:28:34,413 --> 00:28:36,182 please... 460 00:28:36,214 --> 00:28:38,084 hear our voices. 461 00:28:38,116 --> 00:28:39,718 Thank you. 462 00:28:51,163 --> 00:28:55,134 The floor is now open to discuss the petition for sovereignty. 463 00:28:55,166 --> 00:28:57,103 Discussion is irrelevant! 464 00:28:57,135 --> 00:28:58,770 Know this, Chairman. 465 00:28:58,805 --> 00:29:00,571 If the council grants independence 466 00:29:00,605 --> 00:29:02,942 to this colony of outlaws, 467 00:29:02,974 --> 00:29:06,744 Moclus will renounce its Union membership. 468 00:29:06,778 --> 00:29:09,015 (crowd murmuring quietly) 469 00:29:20,692 --> 00:29:22,862 * 470 00:29:25,030 --> 00:29:26,999 Commander, long-range scans are picking up 471 00:29:27,032 --> 00:29:28,666 something in the nebula. 472 00:29:28,700 --> 00:29:32,003 -It is a Moclan vessel. -What? 473 00:29:32,038 --> 00:29:34,605 Oh, man, we really stepped in it today. 474 00:29:34,640 --> 00:29:36,642 * 475 00:29:45,183 --> 00:29:47,153 Lieutenant, open a channel. 476 00:29:47,185 --> 00:29:49,020 Channel open. 477 00:29:49,055 --> 00:29:52,157 This is Commander Kelly Grayson of the USS Orville. 478 00:29:52,191 --> 00:29:53,859 Please identify yourselves. 479 00:29:53,893 --> 00:29:55,961 Good day, Commander. 480 00:29:55,994 --> 00:29:57,963 I am Captain Jakohn. 481 00:29:57,997 --> 00:29:59,530 May I ask what you're doing here? 482 00:29:59,565 --> 00:30:01,867 We are here for the same reason as you-- 483 00:30:01,901 --> 00:30:03,634 to monitor the colony 484 00:30:03,669 --> 00:30:05,837 while the council decides its fate. 485 00:30:05,872 --> 00:30:08,374 Really? Then why send a battle cruiser? 486 00:30:08,406 --> 00:30:10,276 If it so happens that the colony 487 00:30:10,308 --> 00:30:12,644 is not granted Union protection, 488 00:30:12,678 --> 00:30:16,182 we wish to ensure that justice is served without delay... 489 00:30:16,214 --> 00:30:19,351 and without interference. 490 00:30:19,384 --> 00:30:21,353 Well, until the council reaches a decision, 491 00:30:21,386 --> 00:30:24,222 there's nothing for either of us to do but wait here quietly. 492 00:30:24,256 --> 00:30:25,624 Indeed. 493 00:30:25,656 --> 00:30:28,259 I am sure we will speak again soon. 494 00:30:29,361 --> 00:30:31,196 Bortus. 495 00:30:31,230 --> 00:30:33,164 Take us to yellow alert. 496 00:30:33,199 --> 00:30:34,833 Aye, sir. 497 00:30:34,866 --> 00:30:36,903 (alarm whooping) 498 00:30:41,207 --> 00:30:43,209 * 499 00:30:44,876 --> 00:30:48,146 This so-called "colony" is nothing more 500 00:30:48,180 --> 00:30:51,884 than an elaborate child-trafficking operation. 501 00:30:51,917 --> 00:30:55,186 What this female and her accomplices are doing 502 00:30:55,221 --> 00:30:57,990 is not just illegal and immoral. 503 00:30:58,023 --> 00:31:01,259 They are placing their own radical agenda 504 00:31:01,292 --> 00:31:04,430 above the security of the Union itself! 505 00:31:04,462 --> 00:31:08,034 Today is not the day to fracture alliances. 506 00:31:08,067 --> 00:31:11,002 Today, it is more important than ever 507 00:31:11,037 --> 00:31:13,672 that our worlds stand together 508 00:31:13,704 --> 00:31:16,875 against the Kaylon threat! 509 00:31:16,909 --> 00:31:20,612 And I do not need to remind the council 510 00:31:20,645 --> 00:31:24,750 that this Union's primary supplier of weapons 511 00:31:24,782 --> 00:31:26,919 is Moclus. 512 00:31:26,952 --> 00:31:29,255 (crowd murmuring) 513 00:31:32,090 --> 00:31:34,259 Why is this debate still going on? 514 00:31:34,292 --> 00:31:35,727 This is about basic rights. 515 00:31:35,760 --> 00:31:37,363 The council needs to grant their request. 516 00:31:37,395 --> 00:31:39,097 Look, Ed, I don't like it any more than you do, 517 00:31:39,131 --> 00:31:41,299 but the Moclans are free to defend their position. 518 00:31:41,333 --> 00:31:44,103 And we must be mindful of our own prejudices as well. 519 00:31:44,135 --> 00:31:47,105 We cannot judge other cultures purely by human standards. 520 00:31:47,138 --> 00:31:50,209 I agree. And-and I am the first person to question the balance 521 00:31:50,241 --> 00:31:52,443 between cultural tolerance and ethical negligence. 522 00:31:52,478 --> 00:31:54,079 But, Admiral, this is over the limit. 523 00:31:54,113 --> 00:31:55,480 Let's stick to the issue. 524 00:31:55,513 --> 00:31:57,048 In the Moclans' view, 525 00:31:57,083 --> 00:31:59,417 the children living on that colony are victims. 526 00:31:59,451 --> 00:32:01,487 And from their cultural standpoint, it's true, 527 00:32:01,519 --> 00:32:03,654 they had no say in their parents' decision 528 00:32:03,689 --> 00:32:05,124 to leave Moclus. 529 00:32:05,156 --> 00:32:07,459 Look, why don't we just call this like it is. 530 00:32:07,492 --> 00:32:09,560 The Union turns a blind eye to Moclan custom 531 00:32:09,595 --> 00:32:10,997 because we need their weapons. 532 00:32:11,029 --> 00:32:12,463 You're out of line, Captain. 533 00:32:12,498 --> 00:32:13,965 And you're oversimplifying 534 00:32:14,000 --> 00:32:16,102 a very complicated situation. 535 00:32:16,134 --> 00:32:18,304 We can't afford to alienate the Moclans right now. 536 00:32:18,336 --> 00:32:20,071 Without their weapons supply, 537 00:32:20,105 --> 00:32:23,075 how soon do you think the Kaylon would wipe us all out? 538 00:32:23,108 --> 00:32:24,576 Look, I've been telling the council for years 539 00:32:24,609 --> 00:32:26,811 that it's crazy to rely so heavily on one planet 540 00:32:26,845 --> 00:32:28,146 for weapons manufacture. 541 00:32:28,180 --> 00:32:29,981 Don't politicize this, Captain. 542 00:32:30,016 --> 00:32:32,284 The time for that debate is after this crisis. 543 00:32:32,317 --> 00:32:33,684 There are no clean options. 544 00:32:33,719 --> 00:32:35,586 If we turn our backs on the colony, 545 00:32:35,621 --> 00:32:37,588 all those women will be rounded up 546 00:32:37,623 --> 00:32:39,525 and probably forced into corrective surgery. 547 00:32:39,557 --> 00:32:42,161 But if we lose the Moclans, the Kaylon come after us. 548 00:32:42,193 --> 00:32:44,130 We're talking about mass genocide. 549 00:32:44,163 --> 00:32:46,164 Yeah, but don't you think the Moclans know that, too? 550 00:32:46,198 --> 00:32:48,534 They're just as vulnerable as we are without this alliance. 551 00:32:48,567 --> 00:32:50,536 They would have to stay with us. 552 00:32:50,568 --> 00:32:52,003 We don't know that they'd see it that way. 553 00:32:52,038 --> 00:32:53,971 (sighs) Look, I understand what's at stake. 554 00:32:54,006 --> 00:32:56,041 I'm just saying that if we are not willing 555 00:32:56,075 --> 00:33:00,511 to stand up for the values that this Union was founded on... 556 00:33:00,546 --> 00:33:03,048 what exactly are we defending? 557 00:33:07,153 --> 00:33:09,188 * 558 00:33:16,827 --> 00:33:18,396 Hey. 559 00:33:18,430 --> 00:33:20,499 I just heard from Ed. 560 00:33:20,531 --> 00:33:22,000 The council broke for the evening, 561 00:33:22,034 --> 00:33:23,902 and deliberations are underway. 562 00:33:23,934 --> 00:33:26,805 Thank you, Commander. 563 00:33:26,837 --> 00:33:28,807 What will you do... 564 00:33:28,839 --> 00:33:31,009 if Moclus leaves the Union? 565 00:33:31,042 --> 00:33:33,144 I do not know. 566 00:33:33,179 --> 00:33:34,180 Bortus. 567 00:33:34,212 --> 00:33:36,082 I have been looking for you. 568 00:33:36,115 --> 00:33:38,250 Come home. It is late. 569 00:33:38,284 --> 00:33:40,051 I will be home soon. 570 00:33:40,086 --> 00:33:42,153 We have much to discuss. 571 00:33:42,188 --> 00:33:44,155 There is nothing more to say 572 00:33:44,190 --> 00:33:46,592 until the council reaches its decision. 573 00:33:46,625 --> 00:33:48,059 We cannot ignore the possibility 574 00:33:48,094 --> 00:33:50,028 that we will be going back to Moclus. 575 00:33:50,061 --> 00:33:52,763 I imagine that would please you. 576 00:33:52,798 --> 00:33:54,900 What do you mean? 577 00:33:54,932 --> 00:33:57,669 You have never been comfortable aboard this ship. 578 00:33:57,702 --> 00:34:00,271 There are females here, and it sickens you. 579 00:34:00,306 --> 00:34:01,873 It does not. 580 00:34:01,906 --> 00:34:04,242 You did not bother to greet Commander Grayson. 581 00:34:04,276 --> 00:34:06,244 And you have not acknowledged her presence 582 00:34:06,278 --> 00:34:08,012 since you have been standing here. 583 00:34:08,045 --> 00:34:10,081 Listen, guys, I'd rather not get in the middle of... 584 00:34:10,115 --> 00:34:10,949 No. 585 00:34:10,981 --> 00:34:13,619 Please, stay. 586 00:34:17,222 --> 00:34:21,126 You rarely leave our quarters or socialize with the crew. 587 00:34:21,159 --> 00:34:25,063 You cling to traditions that serve no useful purpose. 588 00:34:25,097 --> 00:34:29,067 Your mind remains closed, and you wish to raise our child 589 00:34:29,101 --> 00:34:30,969 to embrace this ignorance. 590 00:34:31,001 --> 00:34:33,704 TALLA (over comm): Bridge to Commander Grayson. 591 00:34:33,739 --> 00:34:36,974 Four Moclan shuttles are heading for the surface. 592 00:34:38,809 --> 00:34:39,878 KELLY: Report. 593 00:34:39,911 --> 00:34:41,313 No response from the shuttles, 594 00:34:41,347 --> 00:34:43,114 and the Moclan ship just raised its deflectors. 595 00:34:43,148 --> 00:34:46,385 -Hail them. -TALLA: Channel open. 596 00:34:46,418 --> 00:34:48,286 Captain Jakohn. 597 00:34:48,320 --> 00:34:49,954 You mind telling me what the hell you're doing? 598 00:34:49,987 --> 00:34:52,791 We were given orders to apprehend the colonists. 599 00:34:52,824 --> 00:34:54,592 They are to be returned to Moclus, 600 00:34:54,626 --> 00:34:56,295 where they will answer for their crimes. 601 00:34:56,327 --> 00:34:58,797 Do not interfere. 602 00:35:00,632 --> 00:35:03,101 Get me Union Central. 603 00:35:16,014 --> 00:35:18,150 This is absolutely unacceptable. 604 00:35:18,184 --> 00:35:20,152 Order your ship to stand down immediately. 605 00:35:20,186 --> 00:35:23,954 The colony and its inhabitants fall under our jurisdiction. 606 00:35:23,989 --> 00:35:25,456 You would go to war over this? 607 00:35:25,490 --> 00:35:26,757 They've been smuggling infants 608 00:35:26,791 --> 00:35:28,360 off our planet for decades. 609 00:35:28,393 --> 00:35:30,961 Perhaps you do not protect your children as we do. 610 00:35:30,996 --> 00:35:33,798 Ambassador, let's not let this get out of hand. 611 00:35:33,831 --> 00:35:37,001 We can and will find a diplomatic solution. 612 00:35:37,034 --> 00:35:40,472 Then present one that is acceptable to us! 613 00:35:43,409 --> 00:35:45,244 We've got to confer with the council. 614 00:35:49,681 --> 00:35:52,050 Sir, Kelly's out there. 615 00:35:52,083 --> 00:35:54,119 I can't just tell her to sit back and do nothing. 616 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:55,686 You tell her to hold tight. 617 00:35:55,721 --> 00:35:56,954 The Orville will take no provocative action 618 00:35:56,987 --> 00:35:58,190 that could escalate the situation. 619 00:35:58,224 --> 00:35:59,990 -But, sir... -That being said, 620 00:36:00,025 --> 00:36:04,061 communications can be spotty inside a nebula. 621 00:36:04,094 --> 00:36:06,030 Your message may not get through. 622 00:36:06,063 --> 00:36:07,865 What are you talking about? Of course it'll get through. 623 00:36:07,898 --> 00:36:10,235 We just got a new communications array as a part... Oh, right. 624 00:36:10,268 --> 00:36:12,371 Yes. Sorry. (chuckles) It's been a long day. 625 00:36:19,878 --> 00:36:22,047 Commander, we're receiving a transmission from Earth. 626 00:36:22,079 --> 00:36:23,315 It's the captain. 627 00:36:23,349 --> 00:36:25,650 Finally. Put him on. 628 00:36:25,684 --> 00:36:27,753 Ed, we've been trying to reach you. 629 00:36:27,786 --> 00:36:29,086 Things have all gone to hell out here. 630 00:36:29,119 --> 00:36:31,088 I know. What's your status? 631 00:36:31,121 --> 00:36:32,423 I have a shuttle prepped and ready. 632 00:36:32,458 --> 00:36:34,059 You got to get me clearance to go down there 633 00:36:34,092 --> 00:36:35,726 and protect that colony. 634 00:36:35,760 --> 00:36:37,429 Official orders are to hold your position. 635 00:36:37,463 --> 00:36:38,396 What? 636 00:36:38,429 --> 00:36:41,099 Unofficial orders are... 637 00:36:41,132 --> 00:36:43,134 go work on your tan. 638 00:36:45,271 --> 00:36:47,105 Bortus, you have the conn. 639 00:36:47,137 --> 00:36:51,510 Commander, you are not going down there alone. 640 00:36:51,543 --> 00:36:53,244 This could be a career-ender. 641 00:36:53,278 --> 00:36:55,079 I can't ask anyone else to risk it. 642 00:36:55,112 --> 00:36:56,547 Take the conn. That's an order. 643 00:36:57,882 --> 00:37:00,251 I must disobey that order. 644 00:37:00,286 --> 00:37:03,121 Bortus, those are Moclans. 645 00:37:03,153 --> 00:37:05,123 You may have to fire on your own people. 646 00:37:05,155 --> 00:37:08,393 Commander, we are wasting time. 647 00:37:11,797 --> 00:37:14,500 Talla, you have the bridge. 648 00:37:23,942 --> 00:37:25,943 * 649 00:37:35,320 --> 00:37:37,121 They have locked onto us with a tractor beam. 650 00:37:37,155 --> 00:37:38,556 Full power to the deflectors. 651 00:37:38,590 --> 00:37:41,226 -No effect. -Son of a bitch. 652 00:37:41,259 --> 00:37:43,961 Go to red alert. Isaac, target their emitters. 653 00:37:43,994 --> 00:37:46,130 Whoa, whoa, whoa, hang on. If you fire on that ship, 654 00:37:46,164 --> 00:37:48,166 -that's an act of war. -It sure is. 655 00:37:48,199 --> 00:37:50,168 The Moclans are members of the Union. 656 00:37:50,201 --> 00:37:52,737 You can't make that call on your own. Get Kelly on the comm. 657 00:37:52,771 --> 00:37:53,972 Kelly's never gonna give that order. 658 00:37:54,005 --> 00:37:56,074 If she can end her career, so can I. 659 00:37:56,106 --> 00:37:57,976 -Isaac? -Emitters targeted. 660 00:37:58,009 --> 00:37:59,110 Fire. 661 00:38:13,625 --> 00:38:15,626 (frantic chatter, screaming) 662 00:38:40,050 --> 00:38:41,619 I'll give you one warning. 663 00:38:41,652 --> 00:38:44,021 Lower your weapons and walk away from those people. 664 00:38:44,054 --> 00:38:44,989 Do it now. 665 00:38:45,023 --> 00:38:47,492 Do not interfere, human. 666 00:38:47,525 --> 00:38:49,159 This does not concern you. 667 00:38:49,193 --> 00:38:51,929 Typical guy-- never listens. 668 00:38:53,998 --> 00:38:56,902 * Tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen * 669 00:38:56,934 --> 00:38:59,170 * Pour myself a cup of ambition and yawn * 670 00:38:59,204 --> 00:39:03,173 * And stretch and try to come to life * 671 00:39:03,208 --> 00:39:05,476 * Jump in the shower and the blood starts pumping * 672 00:39:05,510 --> 00:39:08,045 * Out on the street the traffic starts jumping * 673 00:39:08,079 --> 00:39:12,518 * With folks like me on the job from 9 to 5 * 674 00:39:12,550 --> 00:39:14,719 * Working 9 to 5 * 675 00:39:14,753 --> 00:39:18,023 * What a way to make a living * 676 00:39:18,056 --> 00:39:22,159 * Barely getting by, it's all taking and no giving * 677 00:39:22,193 --> 00:39:26,864 * They just use your mind and they never give you credit * 678 00:39:26,898 --> 00:39:31,503 * It's enough to drive you crazy if you let it * 679 00:39:31,536 --> 00:39:35,172 * 9 to 5, for service and devotion * 680 00:39:35,206 --> 00:39:39,911 * You would think that I would deserve a fat promotion * 681 00:39:39,945 --> 00:39:41,913 * Want to move ahead * 682 00:39:41,947 --> 00:39:45,182 * But the boss won't seem to let me * 683 00:39:45,215 --> 00:39:46,518 * I swear sometimes * 684 00:39:46,552 --> 00:39:49,387 * That man is out to get me... * 685 00:39:49,420 --> 00:39:51,757 Starboard shields are failing. 686 00:39:54,391 --> 00:39:57,463 Hull damage on decks D and E. 687 00:39:57,496 --> 00:39:59,731 * Waiting for the day your ship'll come in * 688 00:39:59,764 --> 00:40:02,934 * And the tide's gonna turn and it's all gonna roll your way * 689 00:40:02,967 --> 00:40:05,536 * Working 9 to 5 * 690 00:40:05,570 --> 00:40:08,072 * What a way to make a living * 691 00:40:08,106 --> 00:40:10,108 * Barely getting by... * 692 00:40:10,141 --> 00:40:11,141 I got an idea. 693 00:40:11,175 --> 00:40:13,143 If I can take us out of orbit 694 00:40:13,177 --> 00:40:16,246 and back into the nebula, the natural E.M. interference 695 00:40:16,280 --> 00:40:18,382 will confuse their targeting scanners. 696 00:40:18,416 --> 00:40:20,385 Do it. Go. 697 00:40:20,418 --> 00:40:24,088 * If you let it, 9 to 5, yeah * 698 00:40:24,121 --> 00:40:26,157 * They got you where they want you * 699 00:40:26,190 --> 00:40:28,259 * There's a better life * 700 00:40:28,293 --> 00:40:31,161 * And you think about it, don't you? * 701 00:40:31,195 --> 00:40:35,300 * It's a rich man's game no matter what they call it * 702 00:40:35,333 --> 00:40:38,335 * And you spend your life putting money * 703 00:40:38,369 --> 00:40:41,106 * In his wallet, 9 to 5... * 704 00:40:41,139 --> 00:40:43,809 This problem is an internal matter 705 00:40:43,842 --> 00:40:45,811 for the Moclans to handle themselves. 706 00:40:45,844 --> 00:40:48,278 The Union Council is not a policing body. 707 00:40:48,313 --> 00:40:50,081 I must reluctantly agree. 708 00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:52,117 If the Union imposes its will 709 00:40:52,150 --> 00:40:54,686 on Moclus, it sets a dangerous precedent. 710 00:40:54,719 --> 00:40:57,088 -Who will be next? -HEVEENA: If you continue 711 00:40:57,121 --> 00:40:59,525 to let them oppress their own people, 712 00:40:59,557 --> 00:41:02,327 what kind of precedent does that set? 713 00:41:02,360 --> 00:41:04,862 We will renounce the Union before we allow it 714 00:41:04,896 --> 00:41:07,766 to force-feed us its own code of ethics. 715 00:41:07,798 --> 00:41:09,601 Ambassador, if you secede, you'll be opening the door 716 00:41:09,635 --> 00:41:11,335 for the Kaylon to destroy us all. 717 00:41:11,369 --> 00:41:14,139 Unless the Krill allied themselves with us 718 00:41:14,172 --> 00:41:15,139 instead of the Union. 719 00:41:15,172 --> 00:41:17,342 It is likely they would 720 00:41:17,375 --> 00:41:19,545 follow the weapons. 721 00:41:19,577 --> 00:41:23,213 (crowd murmuring) 722 00:41:24,650 --> 00:41:26,818 Admiral, if I may. 723 00:41:26,851 --> 00:41:30,355 Ambassador, the Moclans and the Krill 724 00:41:30,387 --> 00:41:33,057 can't stop the Kaylon alone, and you know it. 725 00:41:33,090 --> 00:41:34,960 Moclus would be destroyed. 726 00:41:34,992 --> 00:41:37,394 But that little planet inside the nebula 727 00:41:37,427 --> 00:41:40,130 might just be insignificant enough to fly under the radar, 728 00:41:40,164 --> 00:41:41,800 and if that happens, 729 00:41:41,833 --> 00:41:44,168 the only Moclans left in the galaxy 730 00:41:44,202 --> 00:41:46,572 would be female. 731 00:41:46,605 --> 00:41:50,641 But, hey, you'd still be a single-sex species. 732 00:41:50,675 --> 00:41:52,677 (crowd murmuring) 733 00:41:57,849 --> 00:41:59,483 With the chairperson's permission, 734 00:41:59,516 --> 00:42:02,219 I would like to propose a provisional compromise. 735 00:42:02,253 --> 00:42:04,690 Proceed, Admiral Halsey. 736 00:42:06,056 --> 00:42:08,159 These are the terms I suggest: 737 00:42:08,193 --> 00:42:11,362 The Union agrees not to recognize the sovereignty 738 00:42:11,396 --> 00:42:13,164 of the colony at this time, 739 00:42:13,197 --> 00:42:17,268 and the colonists agree to end their clandestine 740 00:42:17,302 --> 00:42:19,871 emigration network, effective immediately. 741 00:42:19,905 --> 00:42:21,505 In exchange, 742 00:42:21,539 --> 00:42:23,675 the Moclan government shall agree 743 00:42:23,708 --> 00:42:25,409 to leave the colonists in peace 744 00:42:25,443 --> 00:42:27,177 and take no further action against them 745 00:42:27,211 --> 00:42:29,547 now or in the future. 746 00:42:29,581 --> 00:42:31,449 (crowd murmuring) 747 00:42:33,885 --> 00:42:36,121 (grunting, yelling) 748 00:43:06,251 --> 00:43:08,920 (speaking Moclan) 749 00:43:11,856 --> 00:43:14,259 An agreement has been reached. 750 00:43:16,094 --> 00:43:17,795 Stand down. 751 00:43:28,472 --> 00:43:29,807 You okay? 752 00:43:29,840 --> 00:43:32,210 Yes, Commander. 753 00:43:37,181 --> 00:43:38,817 It is all right. 754 00:43:38,849 --> 00:43:40,617 You are safe now. 755 00:43:51,028 --> 00:43:53,030 * 756 00:43:55,032 --> 00:43:57,034 (quiet chatter) 757 00:44:10,380 --> 00:44:14,152 Heveena, I am so sorry 758 00:44:14,184 --> 00:44:17,021 -for everything that's happened. -It is true. 759 00:44:17,054 --> 00:44:21,291 We did not succeed, not in the way we had hoped. 760 00:44:21,326 --> 00:44:23,293 But then, we did not fail. 761 00:44:23,327 --> 00:44:26,664 -You're remarkably optimistic. -The women of this colony 762 00:44:26,697 --> 00:44:29,034 could be back on Moclus, 763 00:44:29,067 --> 00:44:31,568 undergoing forced corrective surgery, 764 00:44:31,601 --> 00:44:35,572 and very likely spending the rest of their lives in prison. 765 00:44:35,606 --> 00:44:37,074 But they are here, 766 00:44:37,108 --> 00:44:39,710 safe in the knowledge that their lives, 767 00:44:39,744 --> 00:44:42,813 their identities and their destinies 768 00:44:42,847 --> 00:44:44,315 are their own. 769 00:44:44,349 --> 00:44:46,050 What of your underground? 770 00:44:46,083 --> 00:44:48,853 It is gone, that is so. 771 00:44:48,887 --> 00:44:52,023 But just as we took that bold first step, 772 00:44:52,056 --> 00:44:55,260 in time, others like us 773 00:44:55,293 --> 00:44:57,394 will take a second one. 774 00:44:57,427 --> 00:45:00,030 The revolution has begun. 775 00:45:00,065 --> 00:45:05,070 We will rise, one small victory at a time. 776 00:45:05,103 --> 00:45:07,038 I believe you will. 777 00:45:07,072 --> 00:45:09,074 Captain. 778 00:45:09,106 --> 00:45:11,675 Do you suppose 779 00:45:11,708 --> 00:45:14,980 Dolly Parton would be proud of us? 780 00:45:16,748 --> 00:45:18,483 Oh, yeah. 781 00:45:37,135 --> 00:45:39,137 (children chattering) 782 00:45:43,608 --> 00:45:45,610 (both chuckling) 783 00:45:58,588 --> 00:46:01,592 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org 784 00:46:43,869 --> 00:46:45,670 You've explored space with The Orville. 785 00:46:45,702 --> 00:46:48,338 Now here are a few more shows to check out from Fox. 786 00:46:50,876 --> 00:46:52,677 Welcome to the galaxy. 787 00:46:53,878 --> 00:46:55,847 Should be fun. 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