1 00:00:18,977 --> 00:00:20,771 Another coco-no-no? 2 00:00:20,979 --> 00:00:23,273 Heh. No, thanks. I think I've had enough already. 3 00:00:23,482 --> 00:00:26,276 Yeah. Yeah, me too. 4 00:00:40,874 --> 00:00:42,793 I almost forgot. 5 00:01:05,232 --> 00:01:06,858 - Geordi. - Hmm. 6 00:01:07,609 --> 00:01:10,445 I'm sorry, I think I'd better go back. 7 00:01:10,654 --> 00:01:12,447 Too chilly? I can turn down the breeze. 8 00:01:12,656 --> 00:01:15,367 No, uh, it's been a lovely program and... 9 00:01:17,160 --> 00:01:20,038 - You're a terrific guy. - Yeah. 10 00:01:22,374 --> 00:01:25,210 I just don't feel that way about you. 11 00:01:33,093 --> 00:01:35,137 Knock it off. 12 00:01:53,905 --> 00:01:56,533 This was the final battle, wasn't it? 13 00:01:57,534 --> 00:02:01,997 Neither side expected orelious ix to be the decisive conflict. 14 00:02:02,998 --> 00:02:04,833 Ah. There's not much left, is there? 15 00:02:05,917 --> 00:02:07,085 The destruction is remarkable 16 00:02:07,294 --> 00:02:09,338 considering the primitive weapons of the period. 17 00:02:17,721 --> 00:02:19,264 I beg your pardon, Wesley? 18 00:02:19,973 --> 00:02:22,267 Geordi had that big date with Christy tonight. 19 00:02:22,476 --> 00:02:25,187 He spent days putting together the perfect program. 20 00:02:25,604 --> 00:02:27,606 Looks like it ended kind of early. 21 00:02:32,611 --> 00:02:34,931 Riker: Commander data to the bridge immediately. 22 00:02:35,197 --> 00:02:36,948 Acknowledged. 23 00:02:40,535 --> 00:02:44,206 We're picking up a signal. Coordinates 211, Mark 61. 24 00:02:44,414 --> 00:02:49,044 It would seem to be an ancient interplanetary code. 25 00:02:51,713 --> 00:02:52,798 Picard: Mr. Data? 26 00:02:53,256 --> 00:02:54,299 Confirmed, sir. 27 00:02:55,759 --> 00:02:58,053 Survivors on orelious ix after all this time? 28 00:02:58,261 --> 00:02:59,388 Not possible. 29 00:02:59,596 --> 00:03:01,682 Well, hardly possible, number one. 30 00:03:01,890 --> 00:03:03,650 Lay in a course for the source of the signal. 31 00:03:18,740 --> 00:03:20,367 Approaching source, captain. 32 00:03:20,575 --> 00:03:22,369 Put it on the viewer. 33 00:03:31,294 --> 00:03:33,755 A promellian battle cruiser. 34 00:03:37,134 --> 00:03:40,512 And its lang cycle fusion engines still intact. 35 00:03:42,431 --> 00:03:44,766 Sensors indicate no life signs aboard, captain. 36 00:03:44,975 --> 00:03:46,685 Picard: I should hope not, Mr. Data. 37 00:03:46,893 --> 00:03:49,730 That ship belongs in a museum. 38 00:03:51,690 --> 00:03:54,109 I'm afraid we're a little late. 39 00:03:54,526 --> 00:04:01,491 That call for help was probably initiated over a thousand years ago. 40 00:04:31,521 --> 00:04:35,609 Picard: Space, the final frontier. 41 00:04:36,359 --> 00:04:40,280 These are the voyages of the starship enterprise. 42 00:04:40,489 --> 00:04:45,702 Its continuing mission: To explore strange new worlds, 43 00:04:45,911 --> 00:04:50,040 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 44 00:04:50,499 --> 00:04:54,836 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 45 00:05:53,687 --> 00:05:57,232 Picard: Captain's log, stardate 43205.6 46 00:05:57,440 --> 00:06:00,235 we have arrived at orelious ix to chart the battle 47 00:06:00,443 --> 00:06:04,406 in which the menthars and promellians fought to their mutual extinction. 48 00:06:04,614 --> 00:06:06,658 Among the ruins, we have found a relic. 49 00:06:06,867 --> 00:06:10,203 A promellian battle cruiser that has withstood the centuries. 50 00:06:10,412 --> 00:06:12,172 - Indulge me, number one. - I would prefer it 51 00:06:12,372 --> 00:06:15,333 if worf and I were able to run a security sweep of the ship first. 52 00:06:15,542 --> 00:06:18,044 No. Captain's prerogative. This one's mine. 53 00:06:18,253 --> 00:06:20,422 We have examined every conceivable risk. 54 00:06:20,630 --> 00:06:25,260 The risks on a ship this old and fragile are inconceivable, captain. 55 00:06:25,468 --> 00:06:27,429 Ghosts, perhaps? 56 00:06:28,388 --> 00:06:31,016 Number one, have you...? 57 00:06:31,224 --> 00:06:35,854 Have you never dreamed of climbing inside the bottle? 58 00:06:38,273 --> 00:06:40,108 The ship in the bottle. 59 00:06:42,360 --> 00:06:43,820 Model airships. 60 00:06:44,029 --> 00:06:46,364 I used to build them when I was a child. 61 00:06:46,573 --> 00:06:50,744 By god, and I bet I had a promellian battle cruiser too. 62 00:06:51,244 --> 00:06:53,644 - Ready to beam down to the vessel? - Locked onto the bridge. 63 00:06:53,830 --> 00:06:55,790 You're certain about the atmospheric conditions? 64 00:06:56,207 --> 00:06:58,460 There is adequate oxygen for life support, commander. 65 00:06:58,668 --> 00:07:03,173 It is exactly as they left it, number one. In the bottle. 66 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:07,240 The ship in the Bo...? Oh, good lord. 67 00:07:07,385 --> 00:07:10,555 Didn't anybody here build ships in bottles when they were boys? 68 00:07:11,097 --> 00:07:13,683 I did not play with toys. 69 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:16,937 I was never a boy. 70 00:07:18,855 --> 00:07:20,523 I did, sir. 71 00:07:21,775 --> 00:07:23,944 Thank you, Mr. O'brien. 72 00:07:26,196 --> 00:07:27,614 Proceed. 73 00:07:36,039 --> 00:07:38,875 I did. Heh, I really did. 74 00:07:39,084 --> 00:07:41,836 Ships in bottles? It's great fun. 75 00:07:44,172 --> 00:07:45,799 - What's that? - Not sure. 76 00:07:46,007 --> 00:07:48,134 The secondary power bus may need adjusting. 77 00:07:48,343 --> 00:07:50,136 Keep me posted. 78 00:08:02,941 --> 00:08:04,985 Extraordinary. 79 00:08:38,518 --> 00:08:40,395 Worf: Admirable. 80 00:08:41,146 --> 00:08:43,398 They died at their posts. 81 00:08:57,495 --> 00:09:03,585 You'd expect the bridge layout of this era to be clumsy, awkward. 82 00:09:04,711 --> 00:09:06,838 But look at this. 83 00:09:07,380 --> 00:09:12,218 It's a model of simplicity. Elegant, functional. 84 00:09:14,137 --> 00:09:19,559 They built this craft for generations and it worked. 85 00:09:27,317 --> 00:09:29,652 Don't you have anything stronger than this, guinan? 86 00:09:29,861 --> 00:09:32,197 - Yes. - Would it help? 87 00:09:35,033 --> 00:09:37,285 Tell me something, guinan. You're a woman, right? 88 00:09:39,079 --> 00:09:41,122 Yes, I can tell you I'm a woman. 89 00:09:41,623 --> 00:09:43,500 What is it that you want in a man? 90 00:09:44,042 --> 00:09:45,293 You mean, me personally? 91 00:09:45,502 --> 00:09:49,047 As a woman, what's the first thing you look at? 92 00:09:52,258 --> 00:09:54,719 Mm. His mind, of course. 93 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:57,514 No, his head. 94 00:09:57,722 --> 00:09:59,724 I'm attracted to bald men. 95 00:10:02,060 --> 00:10:04,646 - Senou§y? - Senou§y. 96 00:10:05,230 --> 00:10:06,356 Why? 97 00:10:06,564 --> 00:10:11,611 Maybe because a bald man was kind to me once when I was hurting. 98 00:10:11,820 --> 00:10:12,862 Took care of me. 99 00:10:14,656 --> 00:10:15,907 I'd like to do that. 100 00:10:16,533 --> 00:10:18,910 Well, I take care of myself these days. 101 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:22,330 Heh. I mean take care of somebody. 102 00:10:22,539 --> 00:10:25,083 Ah. I just don't get it, guinan. 103 00:10:25,291 --> 00:10:30,088 I can field strip a fusion reactor. I can realign a power transfer tunnel. 104 00:10:30,296 --> 00:10:33,174 Why can't I make anything work with a woman like Christy? 105 00:10:33,383 --> 00:10:36,761 It's like I don't know what to do. I don't know what to say. 106 00:10:37,512 --> 00:10:38,888 You're doing fine with me. 107 00:10:39,430 --> 00:10:41,850 - You're different. - No, you're different. 108 00:10:42,392 --> 00:10:43,518 But I'm not trying now. 109 00:10:44,435 --> 00:10:46,187 That's my point. 110 00:10:56,823 --> 00:10:58,283 What is it, Wes? 111 00:10:58,491 --> 00:11:01,077 The main power returner is acting a little weird. 112 00:11:01,286 --> 00:11:03,496 Define "weird." 113 00:11:04,122 --> 00:11:06,708 I'm getting fluctuating waveguide readings. 114 00:11:06,916 --> 00:11:09,836 - Run a maintenance sweep. - Right. 115 00:11:11,254 --> 00:11:13,923 Activating power pack, captain. 116 00:11:22,015 --> 00:11:25,935 Mr. Worf, be sure we get tricorder images of their tactical display. 117 00:11:26,144 --> 00:11:27,187 Aye, sir. 118 00:11:27,395 --> 00:11:31,107 The source of the distress signal appears to be coming from up there. 119 00:11:36,446 --> 00:11:39,324 Let's put an end to their last cry for help. 120 00:11:45,496 --> 00:11:47,040 Captain. 121 00:11:48,333 --> 00:11:50,919 I believe this is an information storage device. 122 00:11:51,127 --> 00:11:54,505 A crude analog of our own isolinear optical chip. 123 00:11:54,714 --> 00:11:56,966 Crude by our standards today, data. 124 00:11:57,175 --> 00:11:58,593 But when this ship was built, 125 00:11:58,801 --> 00:12:02,430 humans on earth were just perfecting the mechanical clock. 126 00:12:02,639 --> 00:12:05,391 Still using steel crossbows in battle. 127 00:12:05,600 --> 00:12:08,019 Is there any way to see what's on this? 128 00:12:08,228 --> 00:12:09,729 Questionable, sir. 129 00:12:09,938 --> 00:12:12,732 I believe I can supply power to its playback unit, 130 00:12:12,941 --> 00:12:16,486 but its components are quite old. 131 00:12:17,111 --> 00:12:20,698 I will attempt to amplify the image with my tricorder. 132 00:12:26,829 --> 00:12:32,502 I am galek sar, captain of the promellian cruiser cleponji. 133 00:12:32,961 --> 00:12:36,130 I wish anyone who finds this record to know 134 00:12:36,339 --> 00:12:40,593 my crew has behaved courageously. 135 00:12:42,053 --> 00:12:45,056 I want it recorded for all time 136 00:12:45,265 --> 00:12:49,811 that I alone am responsible for the fate that befell us. 137 00:12:50,353 --> 00:12:53,898 I have failed as a captain 138 00:12:54,107 --> 00:12:58,861 and as the man responsible for all the souls aboard my ship. 139 00:13:03,825 --> 00:13:05,076 Picard to enterprise. 140 00:13:05,285 --> 00:13:07,120 Riker: Go ahead, captain. 141 00:13:07,620 --> 00:13:10,540 I think we have seen all there is to see here. 142 00:13:10,748 --> 00:13:14,794 At Mr. O'brien's leisure, we're ready to return. 143 00:13:15,003 --> 00:13:16,587 Riker: Aye, sir. 144 00:13:21,342 --> 00:13:22,927 Thnmng. 145 00:13:23,553 --> 00:13:27,682 That was absolutely thrilling. 146 00:13:28,599 --> 00:13:29,809 And I was right, number one. 147 00:13:30,018 --> 00:13:31,618 There were ghosts on board that old ship. 148 00:13:31,811 --> 00:13:34,689 - One of them actually spoke to us. - A friendly one, I hope. 149 00:13:34,897 --> 00:13:36,733 My own counterpart. 150 00:13:36,941 --> 00:13:40,028 The captain's final message, praising his crew. 151 00:13:40,236 --> 00:13:42,236 I hope you'll be as thoughtful when the time comes. 152 00:13:43,239 --> 00:13:45,575 Mr. Data, advise the astral-five annex. 153 00:13:45,783 --> 00:13:47,869 This should be catalogued, scheduled for retrieval. 154 00:13:48,077 --> 00:13:49,120 Aye, sir. 155 00:13:57,920 --> 00:13:58,963 I'm sorry, captain. 156 00:13:59,172 --> 00:14:03,384 It's just a rare pleasure to see this side of your personality. 157 00:14:05,428 --> 00:14:07,972 Mr. Crusher, set course for the original coordinates. 158 00:14:08,181 --> 00:14:09,682 Wesley: Yes, sir. Data: Captain. 159 00:14:09,891 --> 00:14:14,354 We are experiencing a 2-percent drop in energy reserves. Compensating. 160 00:14:14,562 --> 00:14:16,002 We were having some problems while... 161 00:14:18,316 --> 00:14:20,026 Readouts indicate we are being bombarded 162 00:14:20,234 --> 00:14:23,237 - with a field of high-intensity radiation. - Shields up. 163 00:14:23,654 --> 00:14:26,491 Captain, energy loss increasing to 5 percent. 164 00:14:27,283 --> 00:14:29,869 Yellow alert. Worf: Aye, sir. 165 00:14:32,038 --> 00:14:33,873 Energy loss increasing, sir. 166 00:14:35,541 --> 00:14:39,587 Mr. Crusher, reverse course. Full impulse power. 167 00:14:41,756 --> 00:14:43,633 No response, sir. 168 00:14:47,345 --> 00:14:48,638 Increase speed to warp 1. 169 00:14:50,223 --> 00:14:51,623 Engines aren't responding, captain. 170 00:14:51,808 --> 00:14:54,018 Riker: Mr. La forge, we need warp power now. 171 00:14:54,227 --> 00:14:58,648 Matter/antimatter mixture ratio settings at optimum balance. 172 00:14:58,856 --> 00:15:02,944 Reaction sequence corresponding to specified norms. 173 00:15:03,152 --> 00:15:07,073 Magnetic plasma transfer to warp field generators per program specs. 174 00:15:07,281 --> 00:15:10,952 Commander, we should be going like a bat out of hell. 175 00:15:11,452 --> 00:15:13,621 Power loss now at 12 percent, captain. 176 00:15:16,332 --> 00:15:17,572 Radiation intensity increasing. 177 00:15:17,708 --> 00:15:19,269 La forge: We 'd better slow these engines down 178 00:15:19,293 --> 00:15:21,254 before we burn out the reaction chamber. 179 00:15:21,462 --> 00:15:23,339 Slow to idle, geordi. 180 00:15:24,632 --> 00:15:26,509 Is it possible? 181 00:15:27,969 --> 00:15:31,514 We've fallen into the same snare that killed them? 182 00:15:32,306 --> 00:15:35,726 A 1,000-year-old booby trap? 183 00:15:50,158 --> 00:15:52,439 With the engines idling, the energy loss has been limited, 184 00:15:52,618 --> 00:15:54,954 but our reserves will be depleted in less than three hours. 185 00:15:55,163 --> 00:15:56,963 We won't be able to hold our shields in place. 186 00:15:57,498 --> 00:16:00,543 Mr. Worf, have you been able to identify the source of the radiation? 187 00:16:00,751 --> 00:16:04,964 No, sir. The radiation field is so strong, it interferes with our sensors. 188 00:16:05,173 --> 00:16:07,633 And no apparent explanation for the energy loss? 189 00:16:08,092 --> 00:16:10,132 - No, sir. - Is there anything in the history books, 190 00:16:10,303 --> 00:16:12,013 data, that could give us a clue? 191 00:16:12,221 --> 00:16:15,266 There are many fascinating records of menthar battle strategy. 192 00:16:15,475 --> 00:16:17,226 They were exceptionally innovative. 193 00:16:17,435 --> 00:16:20,730 In fact, they were the first to use the kavis teke elusive maneuver, 194 00:16:20,938 --> 00:16:23,983 as well as the passive lure stratagem which is comparable to Napoleon's... 195 00:16:24,192 --> 00:16:26,152 Any mention of a situation like this? 196 00:16:27,069 --> 00:16:29,489 - No, sir. - I recommend that I return 197 00:16:29,697 --> 00:16:31,032 to the cruiser with an away team. 198 00:16:31,240 --> 00:16:33,409 They didn't have much success with this problem. 199 00:16:33,576 --> 00:16:35,616 But they knew who their enemy was better than we do. 200 00:16:35,786 --> 00:16:38,748 They may have known what caused the trouble, just not how to get out of it. 201 00:16:38,956 --> 00:16:41,292 Agreed. Mr. Worf, what would be the impact 202 00:16:41,501 --> 00:16:44,086 of lowering the shields long enough to get the away team out? 203 00:16:44,295 --> 00:16:45,379 Negligible. 204 00:16:45,588 --> 00:16:47,798 It won't do much for our energy conservation, captain. 205 00:16:48,508 --> 00:16:49,550 That's your job, la forge. 206 00:16:49,759 --> 00:16:51,999 Determine some way to keep the enterprise up and running. 207 00:16:52,178 --> 00:16:55,848 Data, you join riker on the away team. Find out what happened on that ship. 208 00:17:05,900 --> 00:17:08,611 So, why can't we move? 209 00:17:08,819 --> 00:17:11,697 Computer, as we increased our power levels, 210 00:17:11,906 --> 00:17:15,159 - was there any counter-reaction? Computer: Affirmative. 211 00:17:15,368 --> 00:17:17,703 The opposing force grew in direct proportion 212 00:17:17,912 --> 00:17:21,249 to the power output of the enterprise. 213 00:17:21,457 --> 00:17:24,585 So it kept us from forming a subspace field for the warp drive? 214 00:17:24,794 --> 00:17:26,671 Computer: That is correct. 215 00:17:41,185 --> 00:17:46,816 Computer, who is this I. Brahms? 216 00:17:47,024 --> 00:17:49,318 Computer: Doctor Leah brahms. Engineer. 217 00:17:49,527 --> 00:17:53,447 Graduate of the daystrom institute theoretical propulsion group. 218 00:17:53,656 --> 00:17:59,120 Galaxy-class starships. Team 7. Junior member. 219 00:17:59,328 --> 00:18:00,871 Junior member? Heh. 220 00:18:01,080 --> 00:18:04,292 Looks like she wrote the book on propulsion. 221 00:18:04,500 --> 00:18:06,669 Call up subspace design logs. 222 00:18:06,877 --> 00:18:09,338 Computer: Select menu, visual records 223 00:18:09,547 --> 00:18:12,425 or I. Brahms' voice entries. 224 00:18:13,050 --> 00:18:14,885 Voice entries. 225 00:18:16,053 --> 00:18:18,180 Brahms: Theoretical propulsion logs, 226 00:18:18,389 --> 00:18:22,101 federation starship enterprise, galaxy-class. 227 00:18:22,310 --> 00:18:27,064 Heading, subspace. Author, Leah brahms. 228 00:18:27,273 --> 00:18:29,233 Geordi la forge. How you doing, doc? 229 00:18:29,442 --> 00:18:31,027 Specify program. 230 00:18:31,235 --> 00:18:35,406 Yeah, down to work. You're absolutely right. 231 00:18:39,785 --> 00:18:43,122 I recommend we evacuate and seal off all non-operational areas, 232 00:18:43,331 --> 00:18:45,833 and group the families and crew on the odd-numbered decks. 233 00:18:46,042 --> 00:18:47,960 - Proceed. - Crusher: I'd also like to set up 234 00:18:48,169 --> 00:18:51,088 an assembly area for treating radiation symptoms in case it's needed. 235 00:18:52,089 --> 00:18:55,676 After the shields fall, how long before fatal exposure? 236 00:18:56,469 --> 00:18:57,928 Thirty minutes. 237 00:18:58,346 --> 00:19:00,723 After that, there's nothing that can be done. 238 00:19:00,931 --> 00:19:02,451 Riker: Away team to enterprise. 239 00:19:02,475 --> 00:19:04,560 Captain, we may have found something. 240 00:19:04,769 --> 00:19:07,063 There's a file of memory coils here. 241 00:19:07,271 --> 00:19:10,066 They are identical to the coil we found earlier, captain. 242 00:19:10,274 --> 00:19:11,859 Picard: The captain's log, perhaps. 243 00:19:12,068 --> 00:19:13,444 That's what we were thinking. 244 00:19:13,944 --> 00:19:15,696 Mr. Data, are they in working condition? 245 00:19:15,905 --> 00:19:17,031 Data: [Believe so, sir. 246 00:19:17,239 --> 00:19:20,201 We can enhance them through the image processor in the ship's computer. 247 00:19:20,701 --> 00:19:23,746 - Good. Return at once. - Riker: Aye, sir. 248 00:19:24,205 --> 00:19:29,168 Computer, generate a cross-section image of the dilithium crystal chamber. 249 00:19:34,090 --> 00:19:37,885 What about reorienting the crystal? 250 00:19:38,094 --> 00:19:40,638 Brahms: It is possible to reorient the crystal. 251 00:19:40,846 --> 00:19:44,058 The key lies in adjusting the lattice structure direction. 252 00:19:44,266 --> 00:19:49,021 This modification will be integrated into the next class starship. 253 00:19:49,605 --> 00:19:51,232 Sorry, can't wait. 254 00:19:51,440 --> 00:19:55,653 You and me, Leah, we gotjust two hours to figure this thing out. 255 00:19:58,280 --> 00:20:00,449 You know what I need to do? 256 00:20:01,033 --> 00:20:03,244 I need to get inside there. 257 00:20:03,661 --> 00:20:06,997 I need to be able to turn that thing inside out. 258 00:20:07,206 --> 00:20:11,585 Computer, is there a cross-section image we can replicate on a holodeck? 259 00:20:11,794 --> 00:20:12,920 Computer: Select menu. 260 00:20:13,129 --> 00:20:16,173 Design specifications or prototype schematic. 261 00:20:16,382 --> 00:20:18,676 Prototype? Elaborate. 262 00:20:19,844 --> 00:20:23,848 A development stage prototype schematic at utopia planitia. 263 00:20:24,056 --> 00:20:29,437 Drafting room 5 of the Mars station, stardate 40174. 264 00:20:29,645 --> 00:20:33,899 Perfect. Recreate it in holodeck 3. Stay with me, doc. 265 00:20:43,117 --> 00:20:45,202 Ready, computer? 266 00:20:45,411 --> 00:20:48,372 Computer: Holodeck 3 program is ready. 267 00:20:56,839 --> 00:20:58,507 Laforge: Damn. 268 00:21:01,510 --> 00:21:04,764 Right back where it all started. 269 00:21:17,943 --> 00:21:22,198 Oh, this is incredible. 270 00:21:22,656 --> 00:21:26,160 Leah, did you design this? 271 00:21:26,368 --> 00:21:28,054 Brahms: The dilithium crystal chamber 272 00:21:28,078 --> 00:21:33,876 was designed at outpost designated seran t-1, stardate 40052. 273 00:21:34,084 --> 00:21:36,253 Some of the federation's best engineering minds 274 00:21:36,462 --> 00:21:38,005 participated in its development. 275 00:21:38,214 --> 00:21:40,674 Heh. Oh, that's the visiting dignitary talk. 276 00:21:40,883 --> 00:21:44,178 What's the inside story? Off the record. 277 00:21:44,386 --> 00:21:47,181 Computer: Access denied. Personal logs are restricted. 278 00:21:47,389 --> 00:21:52,269 Pfft. Great, another woman who won't get personal with me on the holodeck. 279 00:21:53,854 --> 00:21:57,233 Leah, I want to find a way to supplement the energy supply 280 00:21:57,441 --> 00:21:59,944 to the ship and to the engines. 281 00:22:00,152 --> 00:22:03,781 Could we alter the matter/antimatter paths? 282 00:22:03,989 --> 00:22:05,383 Brahms: Theoretically, yes. 283 00:22:05,407 --> 00:22:07,535 The system should be able to accept more reactants 284 00:22:07,743 --> 00:22:10,496 - at a faster rate of injection. — huh. 285 00:22:10,704 --> 00:22:13,749 Well, this is your baby. Show me which ones. 286 00:22:34,645 --> 00:22:38,399 - Computer, did I ask for a simulation? - Computer: Affirmative. 287 00:22:38,607 --> 00:22:40,401 You asked doctor brahms to show you 288 00:22:40,609 --> 00:22:44,280 which system could accept reactants at a faster rate. 289 00:22:44,488 --> 00:22:49,535 By accessing available imagery, an adequate facsimile was possible. 290 00:22:51,370 --> 00:22:53,372 I did do that, didn't I? 291 00:22:54,081 --> 00:22:57,251 Okay, well, it's good to see you, Leah. 292 00:23:00,963 --> 00:23:04,466 Ahem. Continue with your analysis. 293 00:23:05,092 --> 00:23:10,014 Systems I-452 through I-575 will accept reactants 294 00:23:10,222 --> 00:23:13,475 providing all other systems are calibrated to an equal factor. 295 00:23:13,684 --> 00:23:15,728 Then if we use multiple injector streams, 296 00:23:15,936 --> 00:23:19,607 hitting more than one crystal facet, we could do it. 297 00:23:19,815 --> 00:23:22,443 We could hold our own. Leah, you're beautiful. 298 00:23:22,651 --> 00:23:24,653 - La forge to picard. - Picard: Go ahead. 299 00:23:24,862 --> 00:23:28,824 Captain, we've found a way to extend the matter/antimatter energy supplies. 300 00:23:28,991 --> 00:23:30,034 Well done, Mr. La forge. 301 00:23:30,242 --> 00:23:32,244 Can you give us enough power to get us out of here? 302 00:23:32,411 --> 00:23:34,011 Sorry, we haven't addressed that one yet. 303 00:23:34,163 --> 00:23:36,415 First priority was to maintain the shields. 304 00:23:36,624 --> 00:23:37,750 Acknowledged. 305 00:23:37,958 --> 00:23:39,919 La forge: We 7! Get to work on it right away, sir. 306 00:23:40,085 --> 00:23:42,212 Pass my congratulations to the rest of your team. 307 00:23:42,421 --> 00:23:45,799 Thanks, captain. We're all smiles down here. 308 00:23:48,761 --> 00:23:50,304 Captain. 309 00:23:50,804 --> 00:23:53,015 We've been able to verify that these coils 310 00:23:53,223 --> 00:23:55,434 are the logs of the promellian captain. 311 00:23:55,643 --> 00:23:59,480 But most of them have decayed and cannot be repaired. 312 00:24:01,023 --> 00:24:02,500 Picard: Can you get any playback at all? 313 00:24:02,524 --> 00:24:05,986 On most there are brief sections which may yield some information. 314 00:24:06,195 --> 00:24:07,655 Well, do the best you can, data. 315 00:24:07,863 --> 00:24:10,407 Let's just hope we can get the section we need. 316 00:24:10,950 --> 00:24:13,285 Picard: He must have logged the cause of the ship's death. 317 00:24:13,494 --> 00:24:14,745 What captain wouldn't? 318 00:24:15,663 --> 00:24:16,789 All found in an open locker. 319 00:24:16,997 --> 00:24:19,917 I don't think he was too concerned with security. 320 00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:27,925 Four-five-two through system I-575. 321 00:24:28,133 --> 00:24:31,261 Computer: Adjustments to dilithium crystal chamber complete. 322 00:24:31,470 --> 00:24:33,263 Impact analysis, computer. 323 00:24:33,472 --> 00:24:36,308 Warp energy has increased 14 percent. 324 00:24:36,517 --> 00:24:39,311 Reactants per unit time remaining steady. 325 00:24:39,520 --> 00:24:42,439 Yes. All right! 326 00:24:47,569 --> 00:24:51,073 Computer, do you have any, 327 00:24:51,281 --> 00:24:55,828 you know, personality on file for doctor brahms? 328 00:24:56,036 --> 00:25:02,126 Starfieet personality profile analysis, stardate 40056. 329 00:25:02,835 --> 00:25:07,381 Did she ever debate at the intergalactic caucuses on Chaya 7? 330 00:25:07,589 --> 00:25:11,552 Dr. Brahms attended Chaya 7 caucuses on the following stardates: 331 00:25:11,760 --> 00:25:12,803 Never mind the dates. 332 00:25:13,012 --> 00:25:17,808 Computer, if you add data from all these sources, 333 00:25:18,017 --> 00:25:23,022 could you synthesize a true representation of Dr. Brahms? 334 00:25:23,230 --> 00:25:26,859 There would be a 9.37—percent margin of error 335 00:25:27,067 --> 00:25:31,030 in the interactive responses from the facsimile. 336 00:25:31,238 --> 00:25:33,323 I can live with that. 337 00:25:34,116 --> 00:25:35,659 Do it. 338 00:25:50,883 --> 00:25:54,636 - La forge: Dr. Brahms? - Geordi, it's me, Leah. 339 00:25:54,845 --> 00:25:58,140 Don't start calling me doctor brahms or I'll call you commander la forge. 340 00:25:58,348 --> 00:25:59,391 Right. 341 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:02,186 Now, we've managed to maintain energy, 342 00:26:02,394 --> 00:26:04,289 but we can't leave it in this realignment forever 343 00:26:04,313 --> 00:26:07,608 without burning out components, so we need to move quickly. 344 00:26:10,110 --> 00:26:11,195 Are you with me? 345 00:26:12,029 --> 00:26:15,657 Uh, yeah, yeah, yeah. 346 00:26:23,582 --> 00:26:26,335 Galek sar: We have been stripped of all propulsion 347 00:26:26,543 --> 00:26:29,797 and our weapons are useless. 348 00:26:30,005 --> 00:26:34,551 We cannot move and we cannot fight. 349 00:26:34,760 --> 00:26:37,596 The ship is being lashed with lethal radiation 350 00:26:37,805 --> 00:26:43,227 from the aceton assimilators concealed in the rubble surrounding... 351 00:26:46,063 --> 00:26:47,898 Aceton assimilators? 352 00:26:48,107 --> 00:26:50,109 Aceton assimilators are primitive generators 353 00:26:50,317 --> 00:26:52,444 which can drain power from distant sources. 354 00:26:52,653 --> 00:26:54,363 Generators. 355 00:26:54,571 --> 00:26:56,740 Ah. It would not be difficult to modify them 356 00:26:56,949 --> 00:27:00,035 to convert energy into radiation. 357 00:27:00,619 --> 00:27:02,788 The menthars hide them in floating debris. 358 00:27:02,996 --> 00:27:07,376 An unsuspecting ship flies in. Instant booby trap. 359 00:27:07,584 --> 00:27:11,880 And now we're supplying the devices with the energy to kill us. 360 00:27:14,299 --> 00:27:16,218 - No, no, no! - Will you listen to me? 361 00:27:16,426 --> 00:27:17,986 You can't boost the warp power that way. 362 00:27:18,178 --> 00:27:20,818 You can increase the speed of the parallel subspace field processor 363 00:27:21,014 --> 00:27:23,654 - to gain a quicker response time... - I wanna give us enough power 364 00:27:23,851 --> 00:27:26,411 to strengthen the shields and barrel out of here, not blow us up. 365 00:27:26,562 --> 00:27:29,162 It's my design we're talking about. I did the calculations myself. 366 00:27:29,356 --> 00:27:31,276 I don't care if you built it with your bare hands 367 00:27:31,483 --> 00:27:32,818 out of an old ferengi cargo ship. 368 00:27:33,026 --> 00:27:34,069 It's gonna go... 369 00:27:36,113 --> 00:27:37,193 And we're gonna go with it. 370 00:27:37,364 --> 00:27:39,300 I am not used to having people question my judgment. 371 00:27:39,324 --> 00:27:41,702 And I'm not used to dying. 372 00:27:43,912 --> 00:27:45,581 Okay, look. 373 00:27:45,789 --> 00:27:48,375 You worked in a lab on a static model. 374 00:27:48,584 --> 00:27:50,210 This is a working machine. 375 00:27:50,419 --> 00:27:53,797 It's got tens of thousands of light years on it. 376 00:27:56,008 --> 00:27:58,552 - True. - Damn right. 377 00:28:03,932 --> 00:28:05,475 Listen. 378 00:28:06,268 --> 00:28:10,230 We'd never be certain that the circuit paths are sealed. 379 00:28:18,197 --> 00:28:20,073 You're good. 380 00:28:20,699 --> 00:28:21,950 Very good. 381 00:28:22,159 --> 00:28:25,120 I know my ship. Inside and out. 382 00:28:25,329 --> 00:28:28,081 Well, then you must know me inside and out. 383 00:28:28,707 --> 00:28:31,293 Because a lot of me is in here. 384 00:28:33,754 --> 00:28:35,881 I always wished that a chief engineer could be present 385 00:28:36,089 --> 00:28:38,729 - when a ship is being built. - That's what's wrong with designers. 386 00:28:38,926 --> 00:28:41,261 - We never get out in space. - Hmm. 387 00:28:42,012 --> 00:28:45,432 Well, you're there now. 388 00:28:48,769 --> 00:28:50,771 Riker: Commander la forge to the bridge. 389 00:28:51,855 --> 00:28:53,857 On my way, commander. 390 00:28:54,775 --> 00:28:56,652 Don't go away. 391 00:28:57,986 --> 00:28:59,112 I mean, uh... 392 00:29:00,822 --> 00:29:02,991 Computer, save program. 393 00:29:07,788 --> 00:29:10,457 How many devices do we think we're dealing with, Mr. Data? 394 00:29:10,666 --> 00:29:14,211 To create this radiation field would take several hundred thousand, sir. 395 00:29:14,419 --> 00:29:17,339 They've been out there a long time. Must have been some deterioration. 396 00:29:17,547 --> 00:29:20,676 There is no way to precisely calculate that, but it is likely. 397 00:29:20,884 --> 00:29:24,012 Is there any indication of a weakness in a specific part of the field? 398 00:29:24,221 --> 00:29:26,974 - Worf: Nothing substantial, captain. - Of any kind. 399 00:29:27,724 --> 00:29:32,479 Well, there is a 0.1 percent dip in the strength of the radiation field 400 00:29:32,688 --> 00:29:35,023 at 21 -Mark-8 by 42-Mark-o. 401 00:29:35,482 --> 00:29:36,650 I want that 0.1 percent. 402 00:29:36,858 --> 00:29:39,128 I recommend we fire directional phasers at those coordinates. 403 00:29:39,152 --> 00:29:40,904 Won't be able to maintain energy reserves. 404 00:29:41,113 --> 00:29:43,740 We might even lose a few circuits in the new configuration. 405 00:29:43,949 --> 00:29:46,829 - How critical will the losses be? - Not enough to shut down our engines, 406 00:29:46,952 --> 00:29:49,552 but if we don't make it, I don't know that I can hold the shields. 407 00:29:49,913 --> 00:29:52,374 There is also the possibility that the phasers will supply 408 00:29:52,582 --> 00:29:55,877 the assimilators with what they need most: Energy. 409 00:29:56,670 --> 00:29:58,463 You know, I imagine a very similar discussion 410 00:29:58,672 --> 00:30:02,718 taking place on our neighbor ship over a thousand years ago. 411 00:30:02,926 --> 00:30:05,366 Let's hope our decisions are more successful than theirs were. 412 00:30:05,554 --> 00:30:07,681 Mr. La forge, I want you to return to engineering 413 00:30:07,889 --> 00:30:09,649 and continue with your efforts without delay. 414 00:30:09,850 --> 00:30:11,393 Mr. Worf, 415 00:30:12,561 --> 00:30:14,604 prepare the phasers. 416 00:30:15,439 --> 00:30:18,025 Phasers locked on coordinates. 417 00:30:18,233 --> 00:30:19,735 Fire. 418 00:30:25,907 --> 00:30:27,200 Nothing. 419 00:30:27,409 --> 00:30:29,578 Worf: Radiation levels increasing. 420 00:30:29,786 --> 00:30:32,998 Eight percent, 10 percent. 421 00:30:33,206 --> 00:30:35,876 Data: Energy reserves are dropping rapidly, sir. 422 00:30:36,084 --> 00:30:37,961 Damn you. 423 00:30:38,712 --> 00:30:41,072 Wouldn't that increase the output of the subspace processors 424 00:30:41,256 --> 00:30:42,536 to gain a quicker response time? 425 00:30:42,716 --> 00:30:44,356 The processors can handle the extra input. 426 00:30:44,551 --> 00:30:47,179 Yeah, but how do we reconfigure? 427 00:30:47,387 --> 00:30:49,890 Computer: Energy reserves reaching critical stage. 428 00:30:50,098 --> 00:30:53,977 Standard procedure requires termination of all simulations. 429 00:30:54,186 --> 00:30:56,188 Computer, override standard procedure. 430 00:30:56,396 --> 00:30:58,190 Override authority restricted. 431 00:30:58,398 --> 00:31:02,402 What? Computer! 432 00:31:14,289 --> 00:31:16,017 La forge: The crystal lattice is breaking down. 433 00:31:16,041 --> 00:31:18,460 We 7! Have to pick up repairs when we can reach a starbase. 434 00:31:18,668 --> 00:31:20,337 The optimist of the group. 435 00:31:20,545 --> 00:31:24,257 How long do we have shields based on current calculations? 436 00:31:24,466 --> 00:31:25,675 Under two hours. 437 00:31:25,884 --> 00:31:29,262 And the radiation field has increased by 17 percent. 438 00:31:29,471 --> 00:31:31,765 So, what impact will that have on fatal exposure? 439 00:31:31,973 --> 00:31:33,934 Down to 26 minutes. 440 00:31:34,434 --> 00:31:38,814 If we resist, we die. If we don't resist, we die. 441 00:31:40,607 --> 00:31:43,610 Mr. La forge, have we shut down all non-essential energy usage? 442 00:31:43,819 --> 00:31:45,695 Yes, sir. In fact, I need to get some back. 443 00:31:45,904 --> 00:31:47,823 I'm running a program on holodeck 3. 444 00:31:48,240 --> 00:31:49,282 For what purpose? 445 00:31:49,491 --> 00:31:52,244 La forge: Well, I've gone back to the beginning 446 00:31:52,452 --> 00:31:56,123 to the earliest construction entries of the enterprise. I've created a... 447 00:31:56,331 --> 00:31:58,625 Well, a propulsion design model to assist me. 448 00:31:58,834 --> 00:32:00,585 I believe we 're making progress. 449 00:32:00,794 --> 00:32:03,463 Computer, reinstate holodeck 3 program. 450 00:32:03,672 --> 00:32:06,675 Computer: Holodeck 3 program is reinstated. 451 00:32:06,883 --> 00:32:10,971 Mr. La forge, your best suggestion in one hour. 452 00:32:11,179 --> 00:32:12,973 Picard out. 453 00:32:16,810 --> 00:32:19,646 Computer, resume holodeck 3 program. 454 00:32:19,855 --> 00:32:21,440 Computer: Enter when ready. 455 00:32:23,483 --> 00:32:24,776 There isn't much time left. 456 00:32:24,985 --> 00:32:27,529 Somehow we have to generate enough energy to get out of here, 457 00:32:27,737 --> 00:32:30,018 but we've got a booby trap that eats energy for breakfast. 458 00:32:30,198 --> 00:32:33,660 How do we fool it, block it, shut it down, anything? 459 00:32:33,869 --> 00:32:37,414 Okay, we know that for every move the enterprise makes, 460 00:32:37,622 --> 00:32:40,375 there's a counter-movement by the energy field. 461 00:32:40,584 --> 00:32:43,003 Can we use that to our advantage somehow? 462 00:32:43,211 --> 00:32:44,254 Maybe. 463 00:32:44,463 --> 00:32:47,299 There must be a time differential between the force and counter-force. 464 00:32:47,507 --> 00:32:49,987 If we can just make quick continuing adjustments in the linkups 465 00:32:50,177 --> 00:32:53,597 before the counter-force reacts, we mightjust be able to move this bucket. 466 00:32:57,434 --> 00:33:00,479 Leah, do you like Italian food? 467 00:33:00,687 --> 00:33:02,230 Like it? 468 00:33:02,439 --> 00:33:04,900 - Wait till I make you my fungilli. - Heh. 469 00:33:05,108 --> 00:33:10,989 Okay, fusion reactor uplink to navigation processor. 470 00:33:21,541 --> 00:33:22,667 Hmm, tsk. 471 00:33:22,876 --> 00:33:27,088 Then we have to adjust the vector processor and the drive coils. 472 00:33:28,757 --> 00:33:30,926 This is impossible. 473 00:33:32,219 --> 00:33:34,221 La forge: Mm. Mm. 474 00:33:36,181 --> 00:33:37,933 Don't do that. 475 00:33:38,141 --> 00:33:39,701 I'm sorry. I thought it would feel good. 476 00:33:39,893 --> 00:33:42,187 I don't wanna feel that good right now. 477 00:33:42,395 --> 00:33:45,941 - What time is it? - Coming up on 1600 hours. 478 00:33:46,149 --> 00:33:50,153 Oh, god, what am I supposed to tell the captain? 479 00:33:50,362 --> 00:33:53,073 It's possible and yet it's not possible. 480 00:33:53,281 --> 00:33:55,361 Everything we've done says we can't adjust that fast, 481 00:33:55,534 --> 00:33:57,452 but if we could, it might work. 482 00:33:57,661 --> 00:34:00,747 - I could do it. - Ah. Data couldn't even do it. 483 00:34:00,956 --> 00:34:03,833 It'll take a hundred, maybe a thousand adjustments every second. 484 00:34:04,042 --> 00:34:06,378 How are you gonna do it? It's humanly impossible. 485 00:34:06,586 --> 00:34:08,797 I'm not human. 486 00:34:10,924 --> 00:34:12,717 You, uh... 487 00:34:13,802 --> 00:34:16,054 You mean, the computer could do it. 488 00:34:18,515 --> 00:34:19,975 La forge: Captain. 489 00:34:21,226 --> 00:34:23,353 Captain, this is, uh... 490 00:34:23,853 --> 00:34:26,413 This is a holographic simulation of one of the propulsion experts 491 00:34:26,606 --> 00:34:29,150 who designed the enterprise engines, Leah brahms. 492 00:34:32,821 --> 00:34:36,408 I've been examining the force/counter-force response times 493 00:34:36,616 --> 00:34:39,202 trying to see if we could create linkage at maximum power. 494 00:34:39,411 --> 00:34:43,039 - And? - There's, uh... 495 00:34:43,248 --> 00:34:45,625 There's a chance we could maneuver out of this trap 496 00:34:45,834 --> 00:34:48,253 if we turn the ship over to the computer. 497 00:34:52,757 --> 00:34:55,135 - What kind of a chance? - La forge: I don't know yet. 498 00:34:55,343 --> 00:34:58,346 We could program it and try it out on a few simulated runs. 499 00:34:58,555 --> 00:35:00,140 And this is the only way? 500 00:35:01,349 --> 00:35:02,726 I think so, sir. 501 00:35:18,450 --> 00:35:20,035 Come. 502 00:35:22,162 --> 00:35:24,456 Any word from la forge? 503 00:35:24,664 --> 00:35:27,626 He's come up with something that may give us a chance. 504 00:35:27,834 --> 00:35:30,128 If we agree to stay out of it. 505 00:35:31,671 --> 00:35:35,133 He proposes to turn total control of the ship over to the computer, 506 00:35:35,342 --> 00:35:38,136 because it is capable of making quicker adjustments 507 00:35:38,345 --> 00:35:39,679 than any human being. 508 00:35:41,431 --> 00:35:45,018 Computers have always impressed me with their ability to take orders. 509 00:35:45,226 --> 00:35:48,980 I'm not nearly as convinced of their ability to creatively give them. 510 00:35:52,192 --> 00:35:53,276 You know, number one, 511 00:35:53,485 --> 00:35:56,905 you missed something not playing with model ships. 512 00:35:57,322 --> 00:36:00,283 They were the source of imaginary voyages, 513 00:36:00,492 --> 00:36:03,036 each holding a treasure of adventures. 514 00:36:03,244 --> 00:36:05,455 Manning the earliest spacecraft. 515 00:36:05,664 --> 00:36:10,835 Flying an aeroplane with only one propeller to keep you in the sky. 516 00:36:11,044 --> 00:36:13,380 Can you imagine that? 517 00:36:15,131 --> 00:36:17,842 Now the machines are flying us. 518 00:36:23,598 --> 00:36:26,726 Computer: End simulation. Fatal exposure. 519 00:36:26,935 --> 00:36:31,439 Computer, reduce thrust levels another 4 percent. 520 00:36:32,816 --> 00:36:35,443 Adjust trajectory angle to compensate. 521 00:36:36,695 --> 00:36:38,905 Begin simulation again. 522 00:36:43,868 --> 00:36:48,581 - There you go. We got out. - Repeat simulation, same levels. 523 00:36:54,587 --> 00:36:56,187 Computer: End simulation. Fatal exposure. 524 00:36:56,381 --> 00:37:00,343 See? Same variables, only this time the computer didn't quite make it. 525 00:37:02,345 --> 00:37:06,015 Computer: Deflector shield failure. Lethal radiation levels. 526 00:37:06,182 --> 00:37:08,935 Fatal exposure in 26 minutes. 527 00:37:23,283 --> 00:37:24,683 - It might work. - And it might not. 528 00:37:24,868 --> 00:37:27,348 I can't ask captain picard to turn the ship over to a computer. 529 00:37:27,537 --> 00:37:28,872 It's all we've got. 530 00:37:29,080 --> 00:37:31,082 Picard: Picard to la forge. 531 00:37:31,458 --> 00:37:34,878 Captain, two minutes. Give me just two minutes. 532 00:37:35,086 --> 00:37:38,798 There is another way, captain. Two minutes, please. 533 00:37:41,593 --> 00:37:44,471 Two minutes, Mr. La forge. Picard out. 534 00:37:44,679 --> 00:37:47,849 - Geordi, there's no other way. - No, no, no, wait. Listen. 535 00:37:48,725 --> 00:37:52,729 Turn it completely around, literally. Come at it from the opposite direction. 536 00:37:52,937 --> 00:37:55,523 God, it's so simple, it might even work. 537 00:37:55,732 --> 00:37:59,694 La forge: Okay, computer, new simulation. 538 00:38:03,114 --> 00:38:06,326 Everything we've tried to do has been based on overpowering the trap. 539 00:38:06,534 --> 00:38:08,411 More energy, faster adjustments. 540 00:38:08,620 --> 00:38:10,060 But that's exactly what we can't do, 541 00:38:10,246 --> 00:38:11,873 because that's what we're supposed to do. 542 00:38:12,081 --> 00:38:13,833 That's the booby trap. 543 00:38:14,042 --> 00:38:16,753 The answer lies in our own computer. 544 00:38:16,961 --> 00:38:19,547 The mind, the best piece of engineering we'll ever need. 545 00:38:20,256 --> 00:38:21,674 But didn't your researches indicate 546 00:38:21,883 --> 00:38:24,344 a thousand adjustments per second will be required? 547 00:38:24,552 --> 00:38:27,263 But not if we shut everything off. 548 00:38:28,014 --> 00:38:30,683 One blast of everything we've got left for a microsecond 549 00:38:30,892 --> 00:38:32,852 to beat the inertia and then we shut it all down 550 00:38:33,061 --> 00:38:36,940 except for minimal life support and two thrusters. 551 00:38:37,148 --> 00:38:39,692 No impulse engines. No computer. 552 00:38:39,901 --> 00:38:41,110 One propeller, captain. 553 00:38:41,319 --> 00:38:44,697 Computer: Deflector shield failure. Lethal radiation levels. 554 00:38:44,906 --> 00:38:47,784 Fatal exposure in 12 minutes. 555 00:38:48,409 --> 00:38:50,078 Have you analyzed the risk factor? 556 00:38:50,286 --> 00:38:52,080 The numbers say it's even money. 557 00:38:52,288 --> 00:38:55,168 It's no better than turning it over to the computer, but no worse either. 558 00:38:55,333 --> 00:38:56,668 But I say forget the numbers. 559 00:38:56,876 --> 00:38:59,546 There's no way the computer can compensate for the human factor. 560 00:38:59,754 --> 00:39:04,050 - The intuition, the experience. - And the wish to stay alive. 561 00:39:17,188 --> 00:39:18,231 Make it so. 562 00:39:18,439 --> 00:39:21,526 I've run the simulations, captain. If you want, I'll take the conn. 563 00:39:21,734 --> 00:39:23,695 Thank you, Mr. La forge, but you've done your job. 564 00:39:23,903 --> 00:39:26,865 Now I must do mine. I relieve you, Mr. Crusher. 565 00:39:30,535 --> 00:39:32,203 Yes, sir. 566 00:39:37,458 --> 00:39:38,960 All hands, this is commander riker. 567 00:39:39,168 --> 00:39:41,880 We are about to engage impulse engines for a short burst. 568 00:39:42,088 --> 00:39:43,923 Inertia dampeners are on manual. 569 00:39:44,132 --> 00:39:46,509 They may not fully compensate for the acceleration. 570 00:39:46,718 --> 00:39:48,386 So brace yourselves. 571 00:39:48,595 --> 00:39:51,931 Computer: Deflector shield failure. Lethal radiation levels. 572 00:39:52,140 --> 00:39:53,460 - Fatal exposure in... - Computer, 573 00:39:53,600 --> 00:39:56,519 discontinue radiation warning until further notice. 574 00:39:57,312 --> 00:40:00,607 - It's all yours, sir. - Thank you, number one. 575 00:40:07,530 --> 00:40:09,657 Firing impulse engines. 576 00:40:19,500 --> 00:40:21,044 Impulse engines are down. 577 00:40:21,669 --> 00:40:24,130 Shutting down all systems. 578 00:40:31,804 --> 00:40:35,391 Velocity is 135 meters per second. 579 00:40:37,644 --> 00:40:40,730 We will be entering the debris field in eight seconds. 580 00:40:53,242 --> 00:40:54,994 Starboard thruster firing. 581 00:40:58,206 --> 00:41:02,794 Riker: Coming to heading 340, Mark 10. 582 00:41:05,046 --> 00:41:06,881 Data: Thruster is on. 583 00:41:08,841 --> 00:41:12,637 Riker: Captain, that large mass to the port may contain an assimilator. 584 00:41:12,845 --> 00:41:14,514 Data: Port thrusters firing. 585 00:41:20,478 --> 00:41:22,313 No reaction from the assimilator. 586 00:41:24,941 --> 00:41:26,859 Made it over the first hurdle. 587 00:41:30,029 --> 00:41:31,781 Sir, object to port. 588 00:41:33,825 --> 00:41:36,202 Data: Port thruster is firing. 589 00:41:36,786 --> 00:41:39,789 Sir, the gravitational attraction of the various masses 590 00:41:39,998 --> 00:41:42,959 has reduced our velocity by 8 percent. 591 00:41:43,167 --> 00:41:44,502 By my calculations, 592 00:41:44,711 --> 00:41:47,296 we no longer have sufficient momentum to clear the debris field. 593 00:41:47,505 --> 00:41:49,465 Thank you, Mr. Data. 594 00:41:54,554 --> 00:41:57,140 The asteroid's gravitation is drawing us closer. 595 00:41:57,348 --> 00:41:59,225 Velocity is increasing. 596 00:42:09,110 --> 00:42:10,862 Velocity is still increasing. 597 00:42:11,404 --> 00:42:13,948 Now at 219 meters per second. 598 00:42:20,621 --> 00:42:22,248 Starboard aft thruster. 599 00:42:34,802 --> 00:42:37,847 You have used the asteroid's gravitational pull as a slingshot. 600 00:42:39,557 --> 00:42:40,933 Excellent. 601 00:42:45,396 --> 00:42:47,648 We're out. We got through. 602 00:42:47,857 --> 00:42:50,318 You have the conn, Mr. Crusher. 603 00:42:51,486 --> 00:42:53,738 - Yes, sir. - Picard: Initiate full restart. 604 00:42:53,946 --> 00:42:56,386 - Put all systems back online. - La forge: With pleasure, sir. 605 00:42:56,491 --> 00:42:58,076 Number one, 606 00:42:58,284 --> 00:43:01,204 make sure that booby trap doesn't bother anyone again. 607 00:43:01,412 --> 00:43:03,790 Mr. Worf, ready photon torpedoes. 608 00:43:03,998 --> 00:43:07,376 Set to detonate on impact with the promellian vessel. 609 00:43:07,585 --> 00:43:09,087 Aye, sir. 610 00:43:15,093 --> 00:43:16,853 You know, I've always thought that technology 611 00:43:17,053 --> 00:43:19,097 could solve almost any problem. 612 00:43:19,847 --> 00:43:22,517 It enhances the quality of our lives, 613 00:43:23,392 --> 00:43:27,522 lets us travel across the galaxy, even gave me my vision. 614 00:43:28,773 --> 00:43:32,527 But sometimes you just have to turn it all off. 615 00:43:33,152 --> 00:43:34,654 Even the gypsy violins. 616 00:43:35,905 --> 00:43:36,989 Violins? 617 00:43:38,658 --> 00:43:39,909 Different program. 618 00:43:46,165 --> 00:43:47,792 - We made a good team. - Mm-hm. 619 00:43:49,502 --> 00:43:51,337 Maybe we can do it again sometime. 620 00:43:54,340 --> 00:43:56,592 I'm with you every day, geordi. 621 00:43:57,510 --> 00:44:00,680 Every time you look at this engine, you're looking at me. 622 00:44:01,139 --> 00:44:03,975 Every time you touch it, it's me. 623 00:44:24,036 --> 00:44:28,166 Computer, exit holodeck. 624 00:44:28,708 --> 00:44:30,459 End program.