1 00:00:04,463 --> 00:00:06,593 Is all this really necessary? 2 00:00:06,635 --> 00:00:08,469 The Klingon invasion has all but destroyed 3 00:00:08,506 --> 00:00:09,839 the Cardassian health system. 4 00:00:09,876 --> 00:00:12,178 They're suffering outbreaks of all kinds of diseases 5 00:00:12,249 --> 00:00:13,741 and in epidemic proportions. 6 00:00:13,786 --> 00:00:15,620 Besides, you've only got 12 more inoculations to go. 7 00:00:15,658 --> 00:00:17,094 Twelve? 8 00:00:17,129 --> 00:00:19,600 Sorry, but if you want to go to the conference... 9 00:00:19,635 --> 00:00:22,472 I don't want to go. I'm no diplomat. 10 00:00:22,509 --> 00:00:26,349 Going to some obscure Cardassian outpost 11 00:00:26,385 --> 00:00:28,549 to share Bajoran intelligence about the Klingons 12 00:00:28,590 --> 00:00:30,687 isn't exactly something I'm good at. 13 00:00:30,730 --> 00:00:33,863 I don't know why I even agreed to go in the first place. 14 00:00:33,905 --> 00:00:36,103 You agreed to go because it was a personal request 15 00:00:36,143 --> 00:00:38,513 from the First Minister of Bajor. 16 00:00:38,550 --> 00:00:41,045 Oh, it was a personal request, all right. 17 00:00:41,090 --> 00:00:45,260 Shakaar took me to my favorite restaurant in Jalanda City 18 00:00:45,333 --> 00:00:48,102 poured me glass after glass of spring wine 19 00:00:48,141 --> 00:00:51,137 and then took me to his home and gave me a massage 20 00:00:51,181 --> 00:00:53,015 with Kolaish spice oil. 21 00:00:53,053 --> 00:00:54,921 Well... nice to know he's keeping in touch 22 00:00:54,958 --> 00:00:55,984 with his constituents. 23 00:00:56,027 --> 00:00:58,123 It wasn't fair. 24 00:00:58,166 --> 00:01:00,661 I mean, I would have said yes to anything at that point. 25 00:01:01,942 --> 00:01:04,244 Ah... Ah... 26 00:01:04,282 --> 00:01:05,751 What is it? 27 00:01:05,786 --> 00:01:07,085 I'm seeing spots. 28 00:01:07,122 --> 00:01:08,216 Big, green swirling ones? 29 00:01:08,259 --> 00:01:09,455 The size of Alvinian melons. 30 00:01:09,495 --> 00:01:10,987 And is the room beginning to spin? 31 00:01:11,032 --> 00:01:12,058 Yes. 32 00:01:12,102 --> 00:01:14,096 Good. It means the vaccine's beginning to work. 33 00:01:14,140 --> 00:01:16,408 Everything will settle down in a moment. 34 00:01:16,447 --> 00:01:18,543 Major, may I speak with you? 35 00:01:18,585 --> 00:01:20,522 Uh, I'm not going anywhere. 36 00:01:20,557 --> 00:01:22,961 This one's going to make you feel a little queasy. 37 00:01:22,996 --> 00:01:23,964 Ah. 38 00:01:23,998 --> 00:01:25,901 If you have something to say to the Major 39 00:01:25,937 --> 00:01:27,065 you better make it fast. 40 00:01:27,106 --> 00:01:29,408 The Federation has some concerns 41 00:01:29,446 --> 00:01:31,849 about your upcoming meeting with the Cardassians. 42 00:01:31,886 --> 00:01:33,219 So do l. 43 00:01:33,256 --> 00:01:35,021 There are certain technological advances 44 00:01:35,060 --> 00:01:37,430 that we have shared with both Bajor and the Klingons 45 00:01:37,466 --> 00:01:40,668 that we'd prefer to keep out of Cardassian hands. 46 00:01:40,708 --> 00:01:41,802 Such as? 47 00:01:41,844 --> 00:01:44,544 Photon torpedo guidance systems... 48 00:01:44,584 --> 00:01:46,248 Iong-range sensors... 49 00:01:46,289 --> 00:01:48,624 enhanced warp core overdrives. 50 00:01:48,662 --> 00:01:50,131 This is a complete list. 51 00:01:51,669 --> 00:01:53,333 Oh. Well... 52 00:01:53,374 --> 00:01:55,641 I think the Cardassians are going to be 53 00:01:55,679 --> 00:01:57,012 a little disappointed. 54 00:01:57,050 --> 00:01:58,018 Undoubtedly. 55 00:01:58,052 --> 00:01:59,647 Is that all? 56 00:01:59,690 --> 00:02:00,680 Yes. 57 00:02:00,725 --> 00:02:03,095 Oh, good. I'll be right back. 58 00:02:05,237 --> 00:02:07,732 I'm glad I'm not going to Cardassia. 59 00:02:15,396 --> 00:02:16,524 Come in. 60 00:02:19,173 --> 00:02:20,665 Hello, Major. 61 00:02:20,710 --> 00:02:21,838 Dukat... 62 00:02:21,879 --> 00:02:23,850 what are you doing here? 63 00:02:23,884 --> 00:02:26,915 I'm to escort you to your meeting on Korma. 64 00:02:26,959 --> 00:02:28,827 You're commanding the Groumall? 65 00:02:28,864 --> 00:02:29,832 Thanks to you. 66 00:02:29,866 --> 00:02:31,336 If you had not convinced me 67 00:02:31,371 --> 00:02:34,071 to bring my half-Bajoran daughter back to Cardassia 68 00:02:34,111 --> 00:02:35,979 I'd still be Chief Military Advisor 69 00:02:36,016 --> 00:02:37,383 to the Detapa Council. 70 00:02:37,419 --> 00:02:39,049 They demoted you. 71 00:02:40,527 --> 00:02:43,899 Exactly one week after my mother disowned me 72 00:02:43,935 --> 00:02:47,877 and my wife took our children and left. 73 00:02:50,953 --> 00:02:54,359 You still did the right thing, Dukat. 74 00:02:54,395 --> 00:02:57,460 And as a reward for following your advice 75 00:02:57,537 --> 00:03:00,979 I have been relegated to ferrying freight. 76 00:03:01,948 --> 00:03:03,612 And, occasionally 77 00:03:03,653 --> 00:03:07,993 various foreign dignitaries, such as yourself. 78 00:03:08,031 --> 00:03:11,437 Look, if it makes you feel better to blame me 79 00:03:11,506 --> 00:03:13,135 go right ahead. 80 00:03:13,177 --> 00:03:14,646 No, no, no. 81 00:03:14,681 --> 00:03:15,877 I blame no one-- 82 00:03:15,917 --> 00:03:17,443 but myself. 83 00:03:17,521 --> 00:03:20,290 I was indiscreet. 84 00:03:20,329 --> 00:03:24,669 I compromised myself and have been punished accordingly. 85 00:03:24,706 --> 00:03:28,170 If someone under my command had behaved so outrageously 86 00:03:28,215 --> 00:03:30,915 I would do the same thing to him. 87 00:03:30,955 --> 00:03:34,829 Besides, I assure you, this is only a temporary setback. 88 00:03:34,865 --> 00:03:40,106 Everything I have lost... I will regain. 89 00:03:40,145 --> 00:03:42,515 It's only a matter of time. 90 00:03:42,585 --> 00:03:44,522 Now... 91 00:03:44,623 --> 00:03:47,893 may I take your bags? 92 00:03:47,932 --> 00:03:49,334 Please? 93 00:06:07,974 --> 00:06:09,068 Come in. 94 00:06:10,080 --> 00:06:11,572 Ziyal... 95 00:06:11,617 --> 00:06:14,591 I didn't know you were on board. 96 00:06:14,625 --> 00:06:16,356 Hello, Major. 97 00:06:16,397 --> 00:06:18,425 Oh, please, call me Nerys. 98 00:06:21,108 --> 00:06:23,910 So, I take it living on Cardassia 99 00:06:23,948 --> 00:06:26,352 didn't work out very well. 100 00:06:26,388 --> 00:06:30,091 I wasn't exactly welcomed with open arms. 101 00:06:30,131 --> 00:06:31,897 There were some Cardassians 102 00:06:31,936 --> 00:06:36,072 who could see past the Bajoran ridges on my nose, but not many. 103 00:06:36,113 --> 00:06:37,412 I'm sorry. 104 00:06:37,450 --> 00:06:39,888 I know it must have been very difficult for you. 105 00:06:39,923 --> 00:06:42,327 The only good thing about living on Cardassia 106 00:06:42,362 --> 00:06:44,697 was being with my father. 107 00:06:44,734 --> 00:06:47,674 I'm glad the two of you are getting along. 108 00:06:47,709 --> 00:06:49,144 He's been wonderful. 109 00:06:49,179 --> 00:06:50,649 And so brave. 110 00:06:50,684 --> 00:06:52,313 He never tried to hide me away. 111 00:06:52,354 --> 00:06:54,519 He never acted like he was ashamed of me. 112 00:06:54,560 --> 00:06:58,559 We'd go out to dinner together, take long walks. 113 00:06:58,670 --> 00:07:00,800 And now that he's been exiled? 114 00:07:00,842 --> 00:07:02,642 Wherever he goes, I go. 115 00:07:02,680 --> 00:07:06,349 He's the only family I have. 116 00:07:06,390 --> 00:07:09,296 And this is the only home I need. 117 00:07:10,835 --> 00:07:13,809 Your father isn't the only one who's brave. 118 00:07:15,012 --> 00:07:16,505 What's that? 119 00:07:16,550 --> 00:07:18,521 It's a battle drill. 120 00:07:18,555 --> 00:07:21,357 On a freighter? 121 00:07:21,395 --> 00:07:24,061 Target at 400,000 kilometers and closing. 122 00:07:24,101 --> 00:07:26,802 Shields at maximum. Maintain scan. 123 00:07:26,842 --> 00:07:29,109 Engineering and tactical ready. 124 00:07:29,148 --> 00:07:30,914 Waiting on weapons, sir. 125 00:07:30,953 --> 00:07:33,187 What's taking so long? 126 00:07:33,226 --> 00:07:35,322 The phaser banks are still charging. 127 00:07:35,364 --> 00:07:38,600 I want those weapons on line now. 128 00:07:38,706 --> 00:07:40,802 Phasers ready. 129 00:07:40,844 --> 00:07:41,972 Lock on target. 130 00:07:42,014 --> 00:07:43,415 Target set. 131 00:07:44,420 --> 00:07:45,411 Fire! 132 00:07:49,467 --> 00:07:50,800 Time. 133 00:07:50,837 --> 00:07:52,603 Three forty-seven. 134 00:07:52,642 --> 00:07:54,202 That's pitiful. 135 00:07:54,245 --> 00:07:57,914 A crew of Ferengi scrap peddlers could do better than that. 136 00:07:57,955 --> 00:07:59,949 Select another target. 137 00:07:59,993 --> 00:08:00,984 We'll do it again. 138 00:08:01,030 --> 00:08:02,123 Aye, sir. 139 00:08:06,310 --> 00:08:09,010 This may be a lowly freighter, Major 140 00:08:09,050 --> 00:08:11,386 but it's still a military vessel 141 00:08:11,423 --> 00:08:14,157 and will be run in a military manner. 142 00:08:14,196 --> 00:08:16,600 You know... 143 00:08:16,636 --> 00:08:19,074 you could speed up your phaser recharge time 144 00:08:19,109 --> 00:08:21,638 by routing power through an anodyne capacitor. 145 00:08:21,716 --> 00:08:23,653 Thank you, Major. 146 00:08:23,721 --> 00:08:25,658 That's very helpful. 147 00:08:25,726 --> 00:08:29,668 And if we had an anodyne capacitor, we would use it. 148 00:08:29,769 --> 00:08:31,033 But we don't. 149 00:08:31,072 --> 00:08:33,807 Major... 150 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:37,185 Please forgive me. 151 00:08:37,222 --> 00:08:40,161 I do appreciate your suggestion. 152 00:08:40,195 --> 00:08:46,873 Any anger I may have expressed is due to my... 153 00:08:46,913 --> 00:08:52,861 frustration over the complete inadequacy of this... vessel. 154 00:08:57,239 --> 00:09:00,304 I hope you'll allow me to make it up to you. 155 00:09:00,347 --> 00:09:02,318 What did you have in mind? 156 00:09:02,352 --> 00:09:05,485 I was hoping we might have dinner together. 157 00:09:05,527 --> 00:09:07,964 After all, it is Cardassian tradition 158 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:10,666 for the Commanding Officer of a ship 159 00:09:10,707 --> 00:09:12,541 to entertain his guests. 160 00:09:16,689 --> 00:09:20,324 Far be it from me to stand in the way of tradition. 161 00:09:27,985 --> 00:09:30,753 This is Bajoran spring wine. 162 00:09:30,858 --> 00:09:32,726 My last bottle. 163 00:09:32,763 --> 00:09:36,603 It's one of the things I miss most about Bajor. 164 00:09:39,146 --> 00:09:41,049 I talked to Ziyal. 165 00:09:41,084 --> 00:09:42,884 She's a lovely girl. 166 00:09:42,923 --> 00:09:48,893 I'm very glad that you convinced me not to kill her. 167 00:09:48,938 --> 00:09:50,966 Despite everything that's happened? 168 00:09:51,009 --> 00:09:54,313 You may not believe this, Major 169 00:09:54,351 --> 00:09:58,488 but when it comes to Ziyal I regret nothing. 170 00:09:58,529 --> 00:10:01,799 It's good to hear that. 171 00:10:01,837 --> 00:10:03,306 By the way, Major 172 00:10:03,341 --> 00:10:06,440 what it this I hear about you and Shakaar? 173 00:10:06,482 --> 00:10:08,977 I don't know what you've heard. 174 00:10:09,022 --> 00:10:11,256 First, it was Vedek Bareil 175 00:10:11,295 --> 00:10:15,294 and now it's the head of the Bajoran government. 176 00:10:15,338 --> 00:10:18,335 You do like powerful men, don't you? 177 00:10:18,380 --> 00:10:21,114 First of all, Shakaar's an old friend. 178 00:10:21,153 --> 00:10:24,457 Second of all, what business is it of yours? 179 00:10:24,495 --> 00:10:28,632 Let's just say it's further incentive for me to regain my... 180 00:10:28,673 --> 00:10:30,233 former position. 181 00:10:32,716 --> 00:10:35,918 It's good to see you haven't lost your sense of humor. 182 00:10:35,991 --> 00:10:41,563 I must say I've always admired Shakaar's success with women. 183 00:10:41,605 --> 00:10:45,341 The intelligence file I kept on him during the occupation 184 00:10:45,381 --> 00:10:48,583 is filled with reports of his conquests. 185 00:10:48,623 --> 00:10:51,117 In fact, if you remember correctly 186 00:10:51,162 --> 00:10:54,295 you were the only female in his resistance cell 187 00:10:54,337 --> 00:10:56,866 that he didn't... charm. 188 00:10:56,910 --> 00:10:59,280 At least until now. 189 00:10:59,317 --> 00:11:02,291 Is that what you kept track of during the occupation? 190 00:11:02,325 --> 00:11:03,418 No wonder you lost. 191 00:11:06,468 --> 00:11:07,664 More wine, Major? 192 00:11:08,708 --> 00:11:10,507 Another drill? 193 00:11:10,545 --> 00:11:14,351 I didn't schedule one. 194 00:11:14,388 --> 00:11:17,260 Sir, we're approaching the outpost on Korma-- 195 00:11:17,296 --> 00:11:18,663 or what's left of it. 196 00:11:18,699 --> 00:11:20,168 What are you talking about? 197 00:11:20,203 --> 00:11:21,867 From what we can tell, it's been attacked. 198 00:11:21,908 --> 00:11:23,879 The planetary defense systems have been disabled. 199 00:11:23,913 --> 00:11:25,314 Every building has been destroyed. 200 00:11:25,349 --> 00:11:26,318 How many casualties? 201 00:11:26,352 --> 00:11:27,821 There are no life-signs. 202 00:11:27,856 --> 00:11:30,420 Then we have to assume that everyone at the outpost 203 00:11:30,462 --> 00:11:33,732 including the Cardassian and the Bajoran dignitaries, is dead. 204 00:11:33,771 --> 00:11:36,005 Sir, I'm reading a subspace distortion 205 00:11:36,077 --> 00:11:38,275 bearing 001, mark 15. 206 00:11:38,317 --> 00:11:39,342 On screen. 207 00:11:48,508 --> 00:11:50,571 Klingons... 208 00:11:56,496 --> 00:11:57,988 They're scanning us, sir. 209 00:11:58,033 --> 00:11:59,901 Full power to forward shields. 210 00:11:59,938 --> 00:12:02,467 At this distance, your shields won't mean much. 211 00:12:02,511 --> 00:12:05,781 Sir, they've stopped scanning us. 212 00:12:05,819 --> 00:12:07,881 What are they doing? 213 00:12:09,562 --> 00:12:10,690 Nothing, sir. 214 00:12:10,732 --> 00:12:13,204 They don't seem to be in a hurry to do anything about us. 215 00:12:13,239 --> 00:12:15,210 They don't think we're a threat, Dukat. 216 00:12:15,244 --> 00:12:17,511 Then why were they cloaked when we arrived? 217 00:12:17,549 --> 00:12:19,315 They detected an incoming vessel. 218 00:12:19,354 --> 00:12:21,690 They didn't know what it was, so they hid. 219 00:12:21,727 --> 00:12:23,789 Now they know and they're unconcerned. 220 00:12:23,832 --> 00:12:26,498 The Klingon ship has lowered its shields. 221 00:12:26,539 --> 00:12:29,171 They're moving off at one-quarter impulse. 222 00:12:29,212 --> 00:12:31,981 They'll pay for their arrogance. 223 00:12:32,020 --> 00:12:33,489 Charge phaser banks. 224 00:12:33,523 --> 00:12:35,084 What are you doing, Dukat? 225 00:12:35,195 --> 00:12:37,462 You can't go up against a bird-of-prey. 226 00:12:37,500 --> 00:12:41,101 Must I remind you, Major, they just murdered your people 227 00:12:41,176 --> 00:12:42,109 as well as mine? 228 00:12:42,213 --> 00:12:43,580 I know that 229 00:12:43,616 --> 00:12:46,521 but getting all of us killed isn't going to change that. 230 00:12:46,556 --> 00:12:49,028 We're the only Cardassian ship in the area. 231 00:12:49,063 --> 00:12:52,561 I'm not going to let these Klingons escape unchallenged. 232 00:12:52,606 --> 00:12:54,907 You attack them, and all you're going to do 233 00:12:54,944 --> 00:12:56,471 is give them a little target practice. 234 00:12:56,516 --> 00:12:57,951 They're going to blow us to pieces 235 00:12:57,986 --> 00:12:59,148 with their first shot. 236 00:12:59,222 --> 00:13:00,350 Phaser banks charged. 237 00:13:00,392 --> 00:13:02,226 Lock phasers on target. 238 00:13:02,264 --> 00:13:03,232 Phasers locked. 239 00:13:03,266 --> 00:13:04,759 Dukat! 240 00:13:04,804 --> 00:13:07,105 At least lock on to the underside of their hull. 241 00:13:07,142 --> 00:13:08,840 It's their weakest spot. 242 00:13:08,880 --> 00:13:09,698 You heard the Major. 243 00:13:09,831 --> 00:13:11,734 Target set. 244 00:13:11,770 --> 00:13:13,604 Fire. 245 00:13:16,949 --> 00:13:18,920 Their shields were down 246 00:13:18,955 --> 00:13:21,051 and we didn't penetrate their hull. 247 00:13:22,330 --> 00:13:24,164 Divert all power to forward shields. 248 00:13:24,202 --> 00:13:25,192 Aye, sir. 249 00:13:37,670 --> 00:13:39,071 They've gone to warp. 250 00:13:41,245 --> 00:13:42,909 Well... 251 00:13:45,590 --> 00:13:50,500 it would seem we're not... worth destroying. 252 00:13:50,603 --> 00:13:53,097 Lucky for us. 253 00:13:57,219 --> 00:14:01,856 I suppose from their point of view... 254 00:14:01,898 --> 00:14:07,242 there's no honor in destroying a worthless freighter. 255 00:14:10,921 --> 00:14:14,590 I have to inform Central Command. 256 00:14:16,602 --> 00:14:18,505 These Klingons have been operating 257 00:14:18,607 --> 00:14:22,070 behind our lines with impunity. 258 00:14:22,115 --> 00:14:24,451 Someone has got to stop them. 259 00:14:27,965 --> 00:14:30,528 Someone else. 260 00:14:30,638 --> 00:14:33,771 How close is the nearest Cardassian warship? 261 00:14:36,987 --> 00:14:39,551 Probably in the Dopa system somewhere. 262 00:14:39,594 --> 00:14:41,656 That's almost three days away. 263 00:14:41,699 --> 00:14:44,228 By the time they get here, the Klingons will be long gone. 264 00:14:44,272 --> 00:14:47,371 That's true, but what can we do about it? 265 00:14:47,414 --> 00:14:50,684 We can go after the Klingons. 266 00:14:54,297 --> 00:14:58,798 A moment ago, you were advising caution. 267 00:14:58,842 --> 00:15:00,278 That's because a moment ago 268 00:15:00,313 --> 00:15:02,716 we were in no position to fight back. 269 00:15:02,752 --> 00:15:03,721 I have no intention 270 00:15:03,755 --> 00:15:05,555 of letting them get away with what they did. 271 00:15:05,660 --> 00:15:07,494 Now, you said scanners showed 272 00:15:07,532 --> 00:15:10,004 that the outpost disruptors were disabled 273 00:15:10,038 --> 00:15:11,200 not destroyed, right? 274 00:15:11,241 --> 00:15:12,402 Correct. 275 00:15:12,444 --> 00:15:14,916 Dukat, do you think you'd be able to repair 276 00:15:14,950 --> 00:15:16,352 one of those disruptors? 277 00:15:16,388 --> 00:15:17,447 What would be the point? 278 00:15:17,490 --> 00:15:19,928 I doubt we can lure the Klingons back to the outpost. 279 00:15:19,963 --> 00:15:22,435 Maybe not, but there's no reason 280 00:15:22,470 --> 00:15:24,942 we can't make a few alterations to your ship. 281 00:15:24,976 --> 00:15:29,750 What kind of alterations? 282 00:15:29,788 --> 00:15:31,087 Here? 283 00:15:31,125 --> 00:15:33,028 In the cargo hold? 284 00:15:33,063 --> 00:15:34,396 Why not? 285 00:15:34,434 --> 00:15:39,037 Well, because the outpost's planetary defense weapons 286 00:15:39,079 --> 00:15:40,844 are system 5 disruptors. 287 00:15:40,884 --> 00:15:42,547 They were never designed 288 00:15:42,587 --> 00:15:44,991 to operate aboard a moving spacecraft. 289 00:15:45,027 --> 00:15:46,394 And these cargo bays 290 00:15:46,430 --> 00:15:48,560 were never designed to hold them. 291 00:15:48,603 --> 00:15:51,371 Dukat, you are going to have to stop thinking 292 00:15:51,410 --> 00:15:54,008 Iike a Cardassian military officer. 293 00:15:54,050 --> 00:15:55,040 And more like you? 294 00:15:55,086 --> 00:15:56,646 More like a resistance fighter. 295 00:15:56,690 --> 00:15:59,094 You have got to make use of what you have. 296 00:15:59,130 --> 00:16:01,124 If you need a hammer and you don't have one 297 00:16:01,168 --> 00:16:02,194 use a pipe. 298 00:16:02,238 --> 00:16:03,365 And you really think 299 00:16:03,407 --> 00:16:06,540 we can make those weapons operational on this ship? 300 00:16:06,582 --> 00:16:09,054 It's worth a try. 301 00:16:09,088 --> 00:16:13,555 I suppose if we disable the tractor beam 302 00:16:13,600 --> 00:16:15,799 we could reroute enough power 303 00:16:15,839 --> 00:16:18,437 to operate one of the disruptors. 304 00:16:18,479 --> 00:16:21,681 But those weapons are huge. 305 00:16:21,787 --> 00:16:23,222 What do we do with all this cargo? 306 00:16:23,258 --> 00:16:24,249 Get rid of it. 307 00:16:26,132 --> 00:16:27,601 All of it? 308 00:16:27,636 --> 00:16:30,370 I realize it's traditional for a Cardassian Captain 309 00:16:30,409 --> 00:16:32,175 to take a percentage of the haul 310 00:16:32,214 --> 00:16:35,086 but you are going to have to shed a lot of traditions 311 00:16:35,122 --> 00:16:37,616 if you are serious about fighting the Klingons. 312 00:16:37,662 --> 00:16:41,398 Some traditions are hard to break. 313 00:16:41,437 --> 00:16:44,639 You'll get used to it. 314 00:16:52,198 --> 00:16:57,839 You... never cease to impress me, Major. 315 00:16:59,483 --> 00:17:01,978 I have a lot to learn from you. 316 00:17:10,044 --> 00:17:13,280 Target at 500,000 kilometers. 317 00:17:13,319 --> 00:17:14,913 System 5 disruptor on line. 318 00:17:14,956 --> 00:17:16,255 Open cargo bay doors. 319 00:17:16,292 --> 00:17:17,556 Doors opening. 320 00:17:17,596 --> 00:17:20,160 Telemetry lock confirmed. 321 00:17:20,202 --> 00:17:21,570 Are you ready? 322 00:17:21,607 --> 00:17:25,104 Diverting all power to your station. 323 00:17:25,149 --> 00:17:27,917 200,000 kilometers and closing. 324 00:17:27,956 --> 00:17:29,984 Fire! 325 00:17:35,910 --> 00:17:37,243 Very impressive, Major! 326 00:17:37,280 --> 00:17:39,046 Don't be too impressed yet, Dukat. 327 00:17:39,084 --> 00:17:40,644 We still have some problems. 328 00:17:40,688 --> 00:17:43,126 Firing the disruptor ruptured power relays 329 00:17:43,161 --> 00:17:45,359 and plasma circuits all over the ship. 330 00:17:45,401 --> 00:17:48,397 We have small plasma leaks in Levels 2, 4 and 5. 331 00:17:48,441 --> 00:17:49,968 I want those leaks fixed immediately. 332 00:17:50,012 --> 00:17:50,980 Aye, sir. 333 00:17:51,014 --> 00:17:52,746 We're going to have to do something 334 00:17:52,786 --> 00:17:54,119 about that recoil. 335 00:17:54,156 --> 00:17:57,187 Major, I'm confident you'll have that disruptor 336 00:17:57,231 --> 00:17:58,564 running so smoothly 337 00:17:58,601 --> 00:18:00,731 it wouldn't wake a sleeping child. 338 00:18:02,109 --> 00:18:05,710 Why is it, when you smile, I want to leave the room? 339 00:18:05,752 --> 00:18:09,124 I suppose it's because of my overwhelming charm. 340 00:18:09,160 --> 00:18:12,032 But you must admit it is rather amusing. 341 00:18:12,068 --> 00:18:15,099 When we do destroy that bird-of-prey 342 00:18:15,143 --> 00:18:20,384 it will no doubt go a long way toward restoring my reputation-- 343 00:18:20,423 --> 00:18:23,055 and I have you to thank for it. 344 00:18:23,096 --> 00:18:26,298 I'm trying not to think about that. 345 00:18:26,338 --> 00:18:28,070 Major... 346 00:18:28,109 --> 00:18:31,743 why are you so reluctant to face the obvious? 347 00:18:31,785 --> 00:18:33,483 We make an excellent team. 348 00:18:33,523 --> 00:18:35,153 We are not a team, Dukat 349 00:18:35,194 --> 00:18:37,324 and we have nothing in common. 350 00:18:37,366 --> 00:18:38,562 The only reason I'm helping you 351 00:18:38,603 --> 00:18:41,600 is because those Klingons killed 15 Bajoran diplomats. 352 00:18:41,644 --> 00:18:44,208 There were Cardassians at that outpost, too. 353 00:18:44,250 --> 00:18:45,309 Maybe. 354 00:18:45,353 --> 00:18:47,290 But all you care about is redeeming yourself 355 00:18:47,325 --> 00:18:48,692 in the eyes of the Cardassian government. 356 00:18:48,729 --> 00:18:50,927 You have seen an opportunity for advancement 357 00:18:50,967 --> 00:18:52,300 and you are grabbing it. 358 00:18:53,540 --> 00:18:57,175 You judge me too harshly. 359 00:18:57,217 --> 00:19:00,954 Maybe I am seeking to regain my former position-- 360 00:19:00,993 --> 00:19:05,299 one which I earned through hard work 361 00:19:05,337 --> 00:19:07,400 dedication, and sacrifice. 362 00:19:09,147 --> 00:19:12,451 But redemption is not my sole motivation. 363 00:19:12,489 --> 00:19:15,360 I care about my people 364 00:19:15,396 --> 00:19:18,598 and I don't intend to allow the Klingons 365 00:19:18,638 --> 00:19:22,341 to get away with murdering them. 366 00:19:25,656 --> 00:19:28,926 I'm a much more complicated man than you give me credit for. 367 00:19:28,964 --> 00:19:30,628 Well, if that's true 368 00:19:30,669 --> 00:19:33,267 I suppose I prefer simpler men. 369 00:19:33,309 --> 00:19:35,781 Like Shakaar? 370 00:19:35,815 --> 00:19:37,478 It amazes me that a woman 371 00:19:37,519 --> 00:19:41,393 as intelligent and sophisticated as you 372 00:19:41,429 --> 00:19:42,523 could be attracted 373 00:19:42,565 --> 00:19:45,197 to such a lumbering, simplistic field hand. 374 00:19:45,239 --> 00:19:47,734 I mean, what could the two of you 375 00:19:47,779 --> 00:19:49,374 possibly talk about? 376 00:19:49,416 --> 00:19:53,153 That lumbering field hand is the First Minister of Bajor 377 00:19:53,193 --> 00:19:55,596 and he knows more about how to talk to me 378 00:19:55,632 --> 00:19:56,794 than you ever will. 379 00:19:56,835 --> 00:19:59,034 How can you be so sure? 380 00:19:59,108 --> 00:20:01,341 After all, you don't know me well enough 381 00:20:01,380 --> 00:20:02,398 to make a comparison. 382 00:20:02,531 --> 00:20:04,263 I don't want to know you well enough. 383 00:20:04,303 --> 00:20:07,105 And if you want to keep working with me 384 00:20:07,143 --> 00:20:10,276 I suggest you stick to business. 385 00:20:11,989 --> 00:20:13,549 I'm sorry, Major. 386 00:20:13,593 --> 00:20:15,758 I didn't mean any harm. 387 00:20:15,799 --> 00:20:18,738 I was only making conversation. 388 00:20:23,184 --> 00:20:25,850 Damar, set another target. 389 00:20:25,891 --> 00:20:29,731 We'll test our new weapon as soon as the Major's ready. 390 00:20:29,767 --> 00:20:32,866 Let's see if we can't work out our problems 391 00:20:32,909 --> 00:20:35,177 at least the ones we're having with the disruptor. 392 00:20:38,456 --> 00:20:40,256 This is a standard issue 393 00:20:40,295 --> 00:20:42,732 Cardassian phase-disruptor rifle. 394 00:20:42,767 --> 00:20:45,502 It has a 4.7 megajoule power capacity 395 00:20:45,541 --> 00:20:48,913 three-millisecond recharge, two beam settings. 396 00:20:49,016 --> 00:20:52,685 How do you know so much about Cardassian weapons? 397 00:20:52,726 --> 00:20:55,392 We captured a lot of them during the occupation. 398 00:20:55,433 --> 00:20:57,404 It's a good weapon-- solid, simple. 399 00:20:57,438 --> 00:21:01,039 You can drag it through the mud and it'll still fire. 400 00:21:01,081 --> 00:21:04,385 Now, this... this is an entirely different animal. 401 00:21:04,422 --> 00:21:06,484 Federation standard issue. 402 00:21:06,527 --> 00:21:08,430 It's a little less powerful 403 00:21:08,466 --> 00:21:10,700 but it's got a lot more options. 404 00:21:10,739 --> 00:21:12,038 16 beam settings. 405 00:21:12,075 --> 00:21:15,675 Fully autonomous... recharge... 406 00:21:15,718 --> 00:21:17,689 multiple target acquisition... 407 00:21:17,723 --> 00:21:20,457 gyro stabilized, the works. 408 00:21:20,497 --> 00:21:23,402 It's, um, a little more complicated 409 00:21:23,438 --> 00:21:25,671 so it's not as good a field weapon. 410 00:21:25,710 --> 00:21:27,408 Too many things can go wrong with it. 411 00:21:27,448 --> 00:21:30,786 I can see why my father likes having you around. 412 00:21:30,823 --> 00:21:34,127 I think, um... 413 00:21:34,165 --> 00:21:36,535 you should stick with the Cardassian rifle. 414 00:21:36,571 --> 00:21:40,377 It's smaller, easier to use, and if we get boarded 415 00:21:40,414 --> 00:21:41,974 I don't want you to have to think too much 416 00:21:42,051 --> 00:21:43,179 about the weapon you're using. 417 00:21:43,221 --> 00:21:46,525 You don't like my father very much, do you? 418 00:21:46,563 --> 00:21:48,329 No. 419 00:21:48,367 --> 00:21:49,427 I don't. 420 00:21:51,242 --> 00:21:52,905 I understand. 421 00:21:52,946 --> 00:21:56,444 He did some very bad things during the occupation. 422 00:21:59,897 --> 00:22:02,199 Yes, he did. 423 00:22:02,237 --> 00:22:03,706 It bothers him, you know. 424 00:22:03,740 --> 00:22:04,709 Does it? 425 00:22:04,743 --> 00:22:05,733 Very much. 426 00:22:05,779 --> 00:22:07,545 He talks about it sometimes. 427 00:22:07,583 --> 00:22:09,781 He'd never admit it to anyone else 428 00:22:09,822 --> 00:22:12,591 but he thinks the occupation was a mistake. 429 00:22:12,630 --> 00:22:14,658 Somehow I don't think he'd say that 430 00:22:14,701 --> 00:22:16,331 if the Cardassians had won. 431 00:22:16,373 --> 00:22:17,500 Maybe not. 432 00:22:17,542 --> 00:22:19,741 But maybe losing made him a better person. 433 00:22:19,781 --> 00:22:21,684 Well, then a lot of innocent people died 434 00:22:21,719 --> 00:22:24,521 for his education. 435 00:22:24,560 --> 00:22:26,531 I... I know. 436 00:22:26,565 --> 00:22:27,727 I think about that a lot. 437 00:22:27,768 --> 00:22:29,032 But when I look at my father 438 00:22:29,138 --> 00:22:30,870 I have a hard time seeing a murderer. 439 00:22:30,909 --> 00:22:32,208 And when I look at him 440 00:22:32,246 --> 00:22:34,480 I have a hard time seeing anything else. 441 00:22:38,896 --> 00:22:40,366 You're his daughter. 442 00:22:40,400 --> 00:22:42,735 My father says that the two of you 443 00:22:42,773 --> 00:22:44,242 have a lot in common. 444 00:22:44,277 --> 00:22:47,045 That you both did things during the war that you regret. 445 00:22:47,084 --> 00:22:49,887 That's why he cares so much about what you think of him. 446 00:22:49,925 --> 00:22:53,627 Ziyal, what your father wants from me 447 00:22:53,667 --> 00:22:55,535 is forgiveness. 448 00:22:55,572 --> 00:22:59,014 That's one thing I can never give him. 449 00:23:01,420 --> 00:23:03,050 Now... 450 00:23:03,091 --> 00:23:04,560 I think we should concentrate 451 00:23:04,595 --> 00:23:06,931 on getting you comfortable with this weapon. 452 00:23:13,117 --> 00:23:16,683 What about the Cardassian base on the fourth moon of Rakal? 453 00:23:16,726 --> 00:23:19,392 Mmm. It's subterranean. 454 00:23:19,433 --> 00:23:21,370 It's much too fortified to be a viable target 455 00:23:21,404 --> 00:23:22,897 for a bird-of-prey. 456 00:23:22,942 --> 00:23:25,311 It would take a Vor'cha-class cruiser 457 00:23:25,349 --> 00:23:26,909 to do any real damage. 458 00:23:26,952 --> 00:23:32,091 How about the station on Amleth Prime? 459 00:23:32,132 --> 00:23:35,904 No, the Amleth system's located inside an emission nebula. 460 00:23:35,942 --> 00:23:39,280 The Klingon cloaking device would be useless. 461 00:23:39,317 --> 00:23:42,621 I know where they'll go next-- 462 00:23:42,658 --> 00:23:44,025 Loval. 463 00:23:44,063 --> 00:23:47,333 That's on the other side of the sector. 464 00:23:47,371 --> 00:23:50,367 A long way from the Cardassian fleet. 465 00:23:55,358 --> 00:23:57,329 From what it says here 466 00:23:57,363 --> 00:23:59,391 Loval is mainly a civilian outpost 467 00:23:59,435 --> 00:24:01,429 with a small subspace relay station. 468 00:24:01,474 --> 00:24:04,606 The Klingons have been going after a lot bigger prizes. 469 00:24:04,648 --> 00:24:07,588 What it says there is not exactly true. 470 00:24:07,622 --> 00:24:10,960 Loval is also a weapons research installation, 471 00:24:10,997 --> 00:24:14,734 which is supposed to be a closely guarded secret. 472 00:24:14,774 --> 00:24:19,150 Now, considering the targets the Klingons have hit so far 473 00:24:19,185 --> 00:24:23,492 I think we've underestimated their intelligence network. 474 00:24:26,003 --> 00:24:28,338 Sounds like a choice target. 475 00:24:28,375 --> 00:24:30,609 Loval it is. 476 00:24:33,421 --> 00:24:35,723 The question is... 477 00:24:35,761 --> 00:24:39,133 even if we're right, can we stop them? 478 00:24:39,170 --> 00:24:43,773 All we need is one good shot with the new disruptor. 479 00:24:43,814 --> 00:24:47,756 Which won't be easy to get, considering they'll be cloaked. 480 00:24:47,791 --> 00:24:49,523 We don't have to find them. 481 00:24:49,563 --> 00:24:51,659 We have to make them come to us. 482 00:24:51,701 --> 00:24:54,173 Lure them in. 483 00:24:54,208 --> 00:24:57,273 Make them think that we're a helpless freighter. 484 00:24:57,382 --> 00:24:58,817 We have to make them 485 00:24:58,852 --> 00:25:02,453 think... that we have valuable cargo aboard. 486 00:25:03,932 --> 00:25:07,738 How does refined dilithium crystal sound? 487 00:25:07,775 --> 00:25:13,050 I can get Damar to modify the subspace transceiver array 488 00:25:13,090 --> 00:25:16,257 to emit a false dilithium signal. 489 00:25:16,331 --> 00:25:18,359 Now, if I know the Klingons 490 00:25:18,403 --> 00:25:20,601 they'll lock their tractor beam on us 491 00:25:20,642 --> 00:25:22,272 and try to take our cargo. 492 00:25:22,313 --> 00:25:24,511 And we'll have a little surprise waiting for them. 493 00:25:24,551 --> 00:25:25,645 Yes. 494 00:25:25,688 --> 00:25:27,625 Not bad. 495 00:25:27,660 --> 00:25:30,930 I told you we make a good team, Major. 496 00:25:30,968 --> 00:25:35,503 You are as insightful a woman as you are intriguing. 497 00:25:37,518 --> 00:25:39,318 I thought we agreed 498 00:25:39,423 --> 00:25:41,326 to keep this strictly business. 499 00:25:41,428 --> 00:25:43,160 Major, is it my imagination 500 00:25:43,199 --> 00:25:46,332 or do you have a hard time accepting compliments? 501 00:25:46,441 --> 00:25:50,178 I have a hard time accepting compliments from you. 502 00:25:50,217 --> 00:25:53,248 Well, I'll try to restrain my enthusiasm 503 00:25:53,292 --> 00:25:55,958 but I can't make you any promises. 504 00:25:55,998 --> 00:25:59,770 We better get to Loval before the Klingons do. 505 00:26:01,513 --> 00:26:02,481 Damar. 506 00:26:02,515 --> 00:26:03,814 Sir? 507 00:26:03,852 --> 00:26:06,051 Set a course for Loval. 508 00:26:06,091 --> 00:26:08,494 Maximum warp. 509 00:26:08,530 --> 00:26:10,160 Aye, sir. 510 00:26:14,379 --> 00:26:16,850 Loval system within scanning range, sir. 511 00:26:16,885 --> 00:26:18,879 Any sign of them? 512 00:26:19,926 --> 00:26:21,487 No, sir. 513 00:26:21,531 --> 00:26:22,761 If they're not there now 514 00:26:22,801 --> 00:26:24,327 they'll be there soon enough. 515 00:26:24,371 --> 00:26:29,715 Begin modifications to the subspace transceiver array. 516 00:26:40,077 --> 00:26:43,051 We soldiers spend a lot of time waiting 517 00:26:43,085 --> 00:26:44,418 don't we, Major? 518 00:26:44,455 --> 00:26:47,919 It's not easy to keep your mind from drifting. 519 00:26:47,965 --> 00:26:51,599 I don't usually have any trouble concentrating 520 00:26:51,640 --> 00:26:53,702 unless I'm being distracted. 521 00:26:53,746 --> 00:26:56,446 Lately, when my mind wanders 522 00:26:56,520 --> 00:27:01,294 I find myself thinking more and more about... 523 00:27:01,331 --> 00:27:04,396 Gul Marratt. 524 00:27:04,439 --> 00:27:05,232 Do you know him? 525 00:27:05,366 --> 00:27:07,496 Very dashing. 526 00:27:09,510 --> 00:27:13,145 One of Cardassia's rising stars-- 527 00:27:13,186 --> 00:27:18,359 graduate of the Cardassian Military Academy... 528 00:27:18,399 --> 00:27:23,470 smooth-talking junior member of the Detapa Council... 529 00:27:23,512 --> 00:27:27,044 and like your friend Shakaar... 530 00:27:27,088 --> 00:27:29,059 quite a ladies' man. 531 00:27:29,093 --> 00:27:33,161 Especially with other officers' wives. 532 00:27:33,204 --> 00:27:34,503 Including yours? 533 00:27:34,540 --> 00:27:36,134 Mmm. 534 00:27:36,177 --> 00:27:41,213 A year ago, he wouldn't have dared, but now... 535 00:27:42,627 --> 00:27:45,965 I think the first thing I do when I'm restored to power 536 00:27:46,003 --> 00:27:48,099 will be to demote him. 537 00:27:48,142 --> 00:27:52,882 Assign him to the Cardassian Embassy on Breen. 538 00:27:54,892 --> 00:27:59,393 I hear it's bitter cold on Breen. 539 00:27:59,437 --> 00:28:03,847 And we Cardassians do despise the cold. 540 00:28:03,881 --> 00:28:04,850 Sir. 541 00:28:04,884 --> 00:28:05,715 I've got something. 542 00:28:07,190 --> 00:28:09,321 On screen. 543 00:28:13,372 --> 00:28:16,346 Well, Major... 544 00:28:16,380 --> 00:28:21,951 it seems fate has smiled on our little plan. 545 00:28:33,223 --> 00:28:35,194 They're scanning us. 546 00:28:35,228 --> 00:28:37,028 Good. 547 00:28:37,066 --> 00:28:39,732 Let's hope they take the bait. 548 00:28:41,243 --> 00:28:44,217 Sir, they've locked their disruptors on us. 549 00:28:44,251 --> 00:28:46,780 They haven't fired. 550 00:28:46,824 --> 00:28:50,321 Which means they could be interested in our cargo. 551 00:28:50,366 --> 00:28:52,269 They're hailing us, sir. 552 00:28:52,305 --> 00:28:53,741 Demanding our surrender. 553 00:28:53,776 --> 00:28:55,268 They're interested. 554 00:28:55,313 --> 00:28:57,011 Now let's see if you can make them bite. 555 00:28:59,056 --> 00:29:00,719 On screen. 556 00:29:02,130 --> 00:29:04,192 Identify yourself. 557 00:29:04,235 --> 00:29:05,932 I'm Gul Dukat 558 00:29:05,974 --> 00:29:08,879 Commander of the Cardassian Freighter Groumall. 559 00:29:08,914 --> 00:29:10,247 Who are you? 560 00:29:10,284 --> 00:29:13,486 What is your cargo and destination? 561 00:29:13,525 --> 00:29:16,431 We are carrying replicator and transporter parts 562 00:29:16,467 --> 00:29:18,233 to the Dopa system. 563 00:29:18,271 --> 00:29:19,638 You're lying! 564 00:29:19,675 --> 00:29:21,771 I assure you, Captain... 565 00:29:21,813 --> 00:29:24,445 I'm confiscating your ship and its cargo. 566 00:29:24,487 --> 00:29:26,618 On whose authority? 567 00:29:28,397 --> 00:29:31,895 On the authority of the Klingon Empire 568 00:29:31,939 --> 00:29:36,440 and the disruptors I have pointed at your vessel. 569 00:29:38,891 --> 00:29:40,451 Convincing, wasn't l? 570 00:29:40,494 --> 00:29:41,690 I'll let you know. 571 00:29:43,436 --> 00:29:45,269 They've locked their tractor beam on us. 572 00:29:47,612 --> 00:29:49,846 Wait for my signal. 573 00:29:51,522 --> 00:29:53,858 Wait... 574 00:29:53,895 --> 00:29:57,165 Open the cargo bay doors. 575 00:29:57,204 --> 00:29:58,537 Doors opening. 576 00:30:02,082 --> 00:30:03,278 Fire. 577 00:30:07,330 --> 00:30:08,731 We've breached their hull. 578 00:30:08,767 --> 00:30:10,499 Their impulse engines are down. 579 00:30:10,538 --> 00:30:11,506 They're adrift. 580 00:30:11,540 --> 00:30:13,170 Excellent. 581 00:30:15,550 --> 00:30:17,954 They're re-locking their disruptors on us. 582 00:30:17,990 --> 00:30:20,896 All power to forward shields. 583 00:30:29,118 --> 00:30:31,352 Damage? 584 00:30:31,391 --> 00:30:33,829 Both shields are down to 20 percent! 585 00:30:33,864 --> 00:30:35,994 We can't sustain another hit! 586 00:30:36,036 --> 00:30:38,338 I think it's time to improvise! 587 00:30:39,946 --> 00:30:42,920 I want all power to the disruptors, now! 588 00:30:42,954 --> 00:30:45,187 You, get down to the weapons room 589 00:30:45,226 --> 00:30:48,064 and find out what's taking them so long. 590 00:31:08,619 --> 00:31:09,348 Major! 591 00:31:09,388 --> 00:31:11,655 Just give me a minute. 592 00:31:13,899 --> 00:31:15,630 Hurry, Major. 593 00:31:15,671 --> 00:31:18,006 Quiet. I need to concentrate. 594 00:31:18,043 --> 00:31:20,345 Lock target. 595 00:31:20,382 --> 00:31:22,319 Prepare to fire. 596 00:31:35,053 --> 00:31:38,995 You are a magician, Major. 597 00:31:39,030 --> 00:31:41,228 There's nothing magical about it. 598 00:31:41,268 --> 00:31:44,265 Not when you know Klingon transporter codes. 599 00:31:48,086 --> 00:31:49,646 It worked. 600 00:31:49,690 --> 00:31:51,285 All our people are here 601 00:31:51,361 --> 00:31:54,027 and all 36 Klingons are on the freighter. 602 00:31:54,068 --> 00:31:56,632 Oh, I can just imagine that Klingon Captain 603 00:31:56,674 --> 00:31:58,873 explaining this to his superiors. 604 00:31:58,914 --> 00:32:01,215 He won't get the opportunity. 605 00:32:08,572 --> 00:32:11,545 Was that necessary? 606 00:32:11,579 --> 00:32:13,641 You're the terrorist. 607 00:32:13,684 --> 00:32:16,283 You tell me. 608 00:32:16,358 --> 00:32:17,759 Weapons secured, sir. 609 00:32:17,795 --> 00:32:18,957 Excellent. 610 00:32:18,998 --> 00:32:20,467 So is Engineering. 611 00:32:21,505 --> 00:32:23,202 Well done. 612 00:32:26,450 --> 00:32:28,318 Well, Major... 613 00:32:28,422 --> 00:32:31,088 quite a prize we've taken. 614 00:32:31,130 --> 00:32:34,262 The first Klingon bird-of-prey 615 00:32:34,303 --> 00:32:37,801 ever to be captured by Cardassia. 616 00:32:37,846 --> 00:32:39,714 I think I just found a bigger prize. 617 00:32:39,751 --> 00:32:42,018 It looks like we've got the target priorities 618 00:32:42,056 --> 00:32:45,589 of all Klingon raiders in Cardassian space. 619 00:32:45,633 --> 00:32:48,037 Ha! 620 00:32:48,072 --> 00:32:53,382 I'll contact Central Command and inform them of our success. 621 00:32:53,452 --> 00:32:58,523 I think I'll request my Legate title be reinstated 622 00:32:58,566 --> 00:33:00,936 effective immediately. 623 00:33:00,972 --> 00:33:02,772 Get me Central Command. 624 00:33:02,810 --> 00:33:04,940 No, on second thought... 625 00:33:04,982 --> 00:33:07,078 this is too important for them. 626 00:33:07,120 --> 00:33:11,792 I want to speak to the Chairman of the Detapa Council himself 627 00:33:11,833 --> 00:33:13,462 on a secure channel. 628 00:33:13,503 --> 00:33:14,836 I can't do that from here, sir. 629 00:33:14,873 --> 00:33:17,038 The communication terminals on the Bridge are down. 630 00:33:17,080 --> 00:33:19,176 But I could reroute it to the Captain's quarters. 631 00:33:19,218 --> 00:33:22,317 Good. Do so. Then make the repairs. 632 00:33:22,360 --> 00:33:25,162 I want this ship fully operational 633 00:33:25,200 --> 00:33:26,396 as soon as possible. 634 00:33:26,436 --> 00:33:27,427 Aye, sir. 635 00:33:34,591 --> 00:33:37,029 Ziyal, do you see the phase compensator 636 00:33:37,064 --> 00:33:39,035 in the backup plasma manifold? 637 00:33:39,069 --> 00:33:40,538 What's it look like? 638 00:33:40,572 --> 00:33:42,372 Perhaps I should go help her. 639 00:33:42,411 --> 00:33:44,109 Klingon technology is... 640 00:33:44,149 --> 00:33:46,052 Odd. Good idea. 641 00:33:46,087 --> 00:33:48,115 Hang on, Ziyal. Help's on the way. 642 00:33:48,159 --> 00:33:49,492 Understood. 643 00:33:51,066 --> 00:33:52,832 You know something, Dukat. 644 00:33:52,870 --> 00:33:54,169 These computer logs 645 00:33:54,207 --> 00:33:56,144 are even more valuable than I thought. 646 00:33:56,179 --> 00:33:57,615 They contain status reports 647 00:33:57,650 --> 00:34:01,352 from Klingon ships and outposts throughout Cardassian space. 648 00:34:01,392 --> 00:34:05,027 With information like this, Cardassia could launch a major 649 00:34:05,068 --> 00:34:06,868 counterattack against the Klingons. 650 00:34:06,906 --> 00:34:08,375 They could 651 00:34:08,410 --> 00:34:11,213 but they won't. 652 00:34:11,251 --> 00:34:13,381 Why not? 653 00:34:13,423 --> 00:34:17,456 The Detapa Council has something else in mind. 654 00:34:17,500 --> 00:34:20,907 They've ordered me not to engage the Klingons 655 00:34:20,942 --> 00:34:23,414 in any further conflict. 656 00:34:23,449 --> 00:34:26,995 The Council is looking for a diplomatic solution. 657 00:34:27,128 --> 00:34:29,829 They've ordered me to return to Cardassia Prime 658 00:34:29,869 --> 00:34:34,073 to resume my... post as Military Advisor. 659 00:34:34,113 --> 00:34:36,483 Well, I thought that's what you wanted. 660 00:34:36,519 --> 00:34:38,217 It was. 661 00:34:38,257 --> 00:34:41,059 But what is the point of being a military advisor 662 00:34:41,098 --> 00:34:43,069 to a government that won't fight? 663 00:34:43,103 --> 00:34:45,131 Well, you can change their minds. 664 00:34:45,241 --> 00:34:49,480 Convince your fellow Cardassians to go on the offensive. 665 00:34:49,519 --> 00:34:51,683 Nah, I'd be wasting my breath. 666 00:34:51,724 --> 00:34:54,026 They wouldn't listen to me. 667 00:34:54,064 --> 00:34:56,536 No one wants to fight. 668 00:34:59,244 --> 00:35:01,078 There was a time 669 00:35:01,115 --> 00:35:06,220 when the mere mention of my race inspired fear. 670 00:35:06,262 --> 00:35:09,236 And now... we're a beaten people. 671 00:35:09,270 --> 00:35:12,733 Afraid to fight back because we don't want to lose 672 00:35:12,778 --> 00:35:14,681 what little is left. 673 00:35:14,716 --> 00:35:17,086 That's not the Cardassians I know. 674 00:35:17,123 --> 00:35:18,923 What Cardassians? 675 00:35:18,961 --> 00:35:21,593 Don't you see, Major? 676 00:35:21,634 --> 00:35:23,605 They're paralyzed. 677 00:35:23,639 --> 00:35:26,271 They're beaten and defeated. 678 00:35:26,313 --> 00:35:29,515 I am the only Cardassian left 679 00:35:29,554 --> 00:35:34,294 and if no one else will stand against the Klingons... 680 00:35:34,333 --> 00:35:36,362 I will. 681 00:35:43,423 --> 00:35:45,188 Look, Dukat, I know you're angry 682 00:35:45,227 --> 00:35:47,461 but maybe you ought to think about what you're proposing. 683 00:35:47,500 --> 00:35:50,474 I mean, you can't go to war against the whole Klingon Empire 684 00:35:50,508 --> 00:35:51,737 with one bird-of-prey. 685 00:35:51,778 --> 00:35:52,746 Why not? 686 00:35:52,780 --> 00:35:55,480 Your people fought against us for 50 years 687 00:35:55,520 --> 00:35:58,585 with much less sophisticated weaponry than this 688 00:35:58,628 --> 00:35:59,597 and you beat us. 689 00:35:59,631 --> 00:36:00,930 It's not the same. 690 00:36:00,968 --> 00:36:02,494 The Bajoran people were united. 691 00:36:02,538 --> 00:36:04,509 We were all fighting for the same goal. 692 00:36:04,543 --> 00:36:06,879 You and your crew would be out there alone. 693 00:36:06,916 --> 00:36:09,684 Maybe at first, but perhaps our actions 694 00:36:09,723 --> 00:36:12,218 would inspire others to join the struggle. 695 00:36:12,296 --> 00:36:14,666 It's not that easy, Dukat. 696 00:36:14,703 --> 00:36:16,195 I know... 697 00:36:20,317 --> 00:36:22,345 which is why I need you. 698 00:36:22,389 --> 00:36:23,357 Me? 699 00:36:23,392 --> 00:36:24,451 Who else? 700 00:36:24,494 --> 00:36:26,625 You know how to organize a resistance cell 701 00:36:26,667 --> 00:36:29,265 you're an expert in terrorist tactics 702 00:36:29,340 --> 00:36:30,604 you have close ties 703 00:36:30,643 --> 00:36:33,138 with Bajoran and Federation officials 704 00:36:33,183 --> 00:36:35,678 and besides all that, it would give you a chance 705 00:36:35,723 --> 00:36:37,454 to do what you were meant to do. 706 00:36:37,494 --> 00:36:39,864 No, thanks. 707 00:36:39,900 --> 00:36:41,130 I've already got a job. 708 00:36:41,170 --> 00:36:43,164 Oh! What do you mean? 709 00:36:43,208 --> 00:36:45,305 On that space station? 710 00:36:45,381 --> 00:36:48,822 We both know your talents are being wasted there. 711 00:36:48,856 --> 00:36:51,624 Coordinating docking assignments 712 00:36:51,663 --> 00:36:53,692 and leading training exercises. 713 00:36:53,736 --> 00:36:57,336 On Deep Space 9, you're nothing but a bureaucrat. 714 00:36:57,411 --> 00:36:58,675 An administrator. 715 00:36:58,714 --> 00:37:02,417 If you come with me, you can be a soldier again. 716 00:37:02,458 --> 00:37:06,595 Think about it, Major-- the chance to fight 717 00:37:06,635 --> 00:37:10,076 against a superior foe in a righteous cause. 718 00:37:10,110 --> 00:37:13,278 To protect a defeated and broken people 719 00:37:13,319 --> 00:37:15,085 from a cruel aggressor. 720 00:37:15,123 --> 00:37:18,860 You know as well as I do that, if Cardassia falls 721 00:37:18,900 --> 00:37:21,702 Bajor is next. 722 00:37:21,740 --> 00:37:24,076 Help me stop the Klingons 723 00:37:24,113 --> 00:37:27,554 before you become their next target. 724 00:37:27,588 --> 00:37:30,322 You're really serious about this. 725 00:37:30,362 --> 00:37:32,596 Absolutely! 726 00:37:32,635 --> 00:37:37,876 Look, Major, I'm not asking you to like me 727 00:37:37,915 --> 00:37:40,251 or to be my friend. 728 00:37:40,288 --> 00:37:43,524 I'm asking you to join me. 729 00:37:43,563 --> 00:37:46,058 To fight at my side. 730 00:37:46,102 --> 00:37:50,044 You know what I'm doing is right 731 00:37:50,079 --> 00:37:53,315 and it's what you want to do as well. 732 00:37:53,354 --> 00:37:56,294 I know that our past makes it difficult 733 00:37:56,329 --> 00:37:58,664 for you to accept me as an ally. 734 00:37:58,701 --> 00:38:01,869 I also know that every fiber of your being 735 00:38:01,909 --> 00:38:04,347 is telling you to say "no, no, no" 736 00:38:04,382 --> 00:38:08,154 but somewhere, I know there's a "yes." 737 00:38:08,192 --> 00:38:12,294 You need to listen to that "yes." 738 00:38:12,335 --> 00:38:17,110 Not for my sake, not for Cardassia's 739 00:38:17,148 --> 00:38:20,179 not even for Bajor's... 740 00:38:20,223 --> 00:38:22,626 but for your sake. 741 00:38:24,734 --> 00:38:27,434 We've completed repairs on the navigation system 742 00:38:27,474 --> 00:38:28,807 and the cloaking device. 743 00:38:28,844 --> 00:38:33,515 Good. We'll leave as soon as you have it on line. 744 00:38:36,497 --> 00:38:37,989 Think about it, Major. 745 00:38:40,006 --> 00:38:43,914 Think about the possibilities. 746 00:38:54,810 --> 00:38:57,408 Nerys. 747 00:38:57,450 --> 00:38:59,718 I want to show you something. 748 00:38:59,757 --> 00:39:01,090 Go ahead, attack me. 749 00:39:01,127 --> 00:39:02,722 What are you talking about? 750 00:39:02,765 --> 00:39:03,858 It's okay. 751 00:39:03,900 --> 00:39:05,096 I know what I'm doing. 752 00:39:05,137 --> 00:39:06,732 Damar showed me a good trick. 753 00:39:06,775 --> 00:39:08,472 Try to stab me with the knife. 754 00:39:17,736 --> 00:39:20,231 Guess it wasn't such a good trick. 755 00:39:20,276 --> 00:39:23,044 The best way to survive a knife fight 756 00:39:23,082 --> 00:39:24,814 is to never get in one. 757 00:39:27,159 --> 00:39:28,720 If I'm going to help my father 758 00:39:28,764 --> 00:39:30,667 I have to be prepared for anything. 759 00:39:30,702 --> 00:39:33,402 Show me what you did. 760 00:39:33,442 --> 00:39:35,242 Please. 761 00:39:35,280 --> 00:39:37,046 I know I have a lot to learn. 762 00:39:37,085 --> 00:39:39,649 I have been practicing with the disruptor rifle 763 00:39:39,692 --> 00:39:41,856 but I need to know how to defend myself 764 00:39:41,897 --> 00:39:43,925 in hand-to-hand combat. 765 00:39:43,969 --> 00:39:47,137 I was lucky not to have to fight when we boarded this ship. 766 00:39:47,177 --> 00:39:48,909 I may not be so lucky next time. 767 00:39:48,948 --> 00:39:50,578 Chances are, you won't be. 768 00:39:50,653 --> 00:39:53,684 Fighting the Klingons is going to take more 769 00:39:53,728 --> 00:39:56,998 than knowing how to fire a rifle or use a knife. 770 00:39:57,036 --> 00:39:59,337 You have to learn to be ruthless. 771 00:39:59,375 --> 00:40:02,213 You have to learn to hate the Klingons... 772 00:40:02,249 --> 00:40:04,618 even more than you hated the Breen. 773 00:40:04,722 --> 00:40:07,193 Whatever it takes, I will do it 774 00:40:07,229 --> 00:40:09,895 but I'm going to need your help. 775 00:40:11,339 --> 00:40:12,968 You're right. 776 00:40:13,009 --> 00:40:15,504 You do need my help. 777 00:40:17,755 --> 00:40:20,854 I... am disappointed, Major. 778 00:40:20,897 --> 00:40:22,925 But not surprised. 779 00:40:24,974 --> 00:40:27,310 Tell me... 780 00:40:27,347 --> 00:40:29,945 were you even tempted? 781 00:40:29,987 --> 00:40:31,354 Not really. 782 00:40:31,390 --> 00:40:35,526 Hmm. I thought I was so eloquent. 783 00:40:35,567 --> 00:40:37,937 You had your moments 784 00:40:37,973 --> 00:40:39,671 but the fact of the matter is 785 00:40:39,711 --> 00:40:41,978 I've already been where you're going. 786 00:40:42,017 --> 00:40:44,489 I've lived the life you're choosing-- 787 00:40:44,523 --> 00:40:47,121 fighting hit-and-run, always outgunned 788 00:40:47,163 --> 00:40:49,192 Iiving on hate and adrenaline... 789 00:40:49,236 --> 00:40:52,107 it's not much of a life. 790 00:40:52,143 --> 00:40:53,544 And it eats away at you 791 00:40:53,579 --> 00:40:56,211 so that every day a little bit of you dies. 792 00:40:56,254 --> 00:40:58,350 Very inspiring, Major. 793 00:40:58,392 --> 00:41:03,633 But I don't have any choice in this-- 794 00:41:03,672 --> 00:41:08,708 no more than you had when you fought against us. 795 00:41:08,752 --> 00:41:10,552 No, I don't suppose you do. 796 00:41:10,590 --> 00:41:12,561 Hmm. 797 00:41:12,595 --> 00:41:17,725 Well... all that's left is for you to wish me luck. 798 00:41:17,858 --> 00:41:20,022 That's not quite all. 799 00:41:20,063 --> 00:41:22,126 There's still Ziyal. 800 00:41:22,203 --> 00:41:24,037 What about her? 801 00:41:24,074 --> 00:41:27,446 The life you're choosing isn't for her. 802 00:41:27,483 --> 00:41:29,249 She deserves better. 803 00:41:29,288 --> 00:41:31,954 She deserves to be with her father. 804 00:41:31,994 --> 00:41:33,429 You taught me that. 805 00:41:33,464 --> 00:41:35,401 I love her. 806 00:41:35,436 --> 00:41:37,339 I know you do 807 00:41:37,374 --> 00:41:39,642 and that's why you've got to let her go. 808 00:41:39,681 --> 00:41:42,085 Go? Where? 809 00:41:42,120 --> 00:41:45,788 She's not welcome on Cardassia or Bajor. 810 00:41:45,829 --> 00:41:49,031 This is the only place she belongs. 811 00:41:50,341 --> 00:41:52,335 That's not true. 812 00:41:54,117 --> 00:41:56,555 She could come to Deep Space 9 with me. 813 00:42:04,477 --> 00:42:06,141 Are you serious? 814 00:42:06,181 --> 00:42:09,120 She's a remarkable young woman. 815 00:42:09,156 --> 00:42:10,819 I'll make sure she's okay. 816 00:42:10,860 --> 00:42:12,888 Why? 817 00:42:12,932 --> 00:42:15,496 Why do you care so much? 818 00:42:17,945 --> 00:42:21,853 Because she reminds me of myself... 819 00:42:21,888 --> 00:42:27,996 and I don't want her to go through what I went through 820 00:42:28,037 --> 00:42:31,033 and neither do you. 821 00:42:38,096 --> 00:42:41,161 Captain, a Klingon bird-of-prey just de-cloaked off the station. 822 00:42:41,204 --> 00:42:42,400 On screen. 823 00:42:45,281 --> 00:42:46,910 They're hailing us. 824 00:42:46,952 --> 00:42:48,718 Let's find out what they want. 825 00:42:48,757 --> 00:42:49,987 Sir, it's Gul Dukat. 826 00:42:50,027 --> 00:42:52,625 On a Klingon ship? 827 00:42:52,666 --> 00:42:55,663 He's asking permission to dock. 828 00:42:59,951 --> 00:43:03,825 When this is all over, I'll come back for you. 829 00:43:03,861 --> 00:43:05,491 I promise you that. 830 00:43:05,533 --> 00:43:07,504 I know you will. 831 00:43:09,342 --> 00:43:10,971 Major... 832 00:43:12,584 --> 00:43:14,281 I'll take good care of her. 833 00:43:14,355 --> 00:43:15,984 I know. 834 00:43:16,026 --> 00:43:17,997 Well, Major, it appears 835 00:43:18,031 --> 00:43:20,766 that whether you like it or not 836 00:43:20,805 --> 00:43:24,302 our lives have become deeply intertwined. 837 00:43:24,414 --> 00:43:27,582 That really pleases you, doesn't it? 838 00:43:27,622 --> 00:43:29,525 Pleases me? 839 00:43:29,560 --> 00:43:33,058 Major, it gives me reason to live. 840 00:43:51,751 --> 00:43:53,050 Come. 841 00:43:53,087 --> 00:43:54,556 I'll show you to your quarters. 842 00:43:54,591 --> 00:43:55,719 Welcome back, Major. 843 00:43:55,761 --> 00:43:57,664 Odo, this is Tora Ziyal. 844 00:43:58,668 --> 00:44:00,138 Gul Dukat's daughter. 845 00:44:00,172 --> 00:44:02,541 She going to be living here on the station with us-- 846 00:44:02,578 --> 00:44:03,638 for a while. 847 00:44:03,681 --> 00:44:05,150 Ah. 848 00:44:06,187 --> 00:44:08,385 I'll tell you all about it. 849 00:44:11,400 --> 00:44:13,394 I certainly hope so.