1 00:00:03,046 --> 00:00:05,048 ♪ 2 00:00:27,070 --> 00:00:29,246 Previously on Star Trek: Discovery... 3 00:00:29,246 --> 00:00:32,031 We have to get the Progenitors' power and keep it safe. 4 00:00:32,031 --> 00:00:34,338 This clue is the most important thing 5 00:00:34,338 --> 00:00:35,948 in the Federation right now. 6 00:00:35,948 --> 00:00:37,993 We are looking for a very specific manuscript. 7 00:00:37,993 --> 00:00:40,344 It is a handwritten Betazoid text called 8 00:00:40,344 --> 00:00:42,128 Labyrinths of the Mind. 9 00:00:42,128 --> 00:00:44,652 Try the Eternal Gallery and Archive. 10 00:00:44,652 --> 00:00:46,959 It's like a bank, but it protects knowledge. 11 00:00:46,959 --> 00:00:49,092 It changes location about every 50 years. 12 00:00:49,092 --> 00:00:50,789 This is where it is now. 13 00:00:50,789 --> 00:00:52,486 - The Badlands. - Been there. 14 00:00:52,486 --> 00:00:54,140 It's as fun as it sounds. 15 00:00:54,140 --> 00:00:56,360 Scans show a Breen Dreadnaught heading this way 16 00:00:56,360 --> 00:00:58,797 at maximum warp. We received this. 17 00:00:58,797 --> 00:01:00,538 RUHN: Your Federation has captured 18 00:01:00,538 --> 00:01:02,844 two fugitives who have incurred an Erigah. 19 00:01:02,844 --> 00:01:05,325 Be ready to hand them over upon our imminent arrival. 20 00:01:05,325 --> 00:01:07,284 It goes without saying that we can't allow the Breen 21 00:01:07,284 --> 00:01:09,199 to become aware of the Progenitors' technology. 22 00:01:09,199 --> 00:01:10,983 BURNHAM: Oh, it's you, isn't it? 23 00:01:10,983 --> 00:01:12,985 You are the bloodline, not the primarch. 24 00:01:12,985 --> 00:01:16,162 - He can't succeed without you. - Yeah, lucky me. 25 00:01:16,162 --> 00:01:18,512 Direct descendant of the emperor. 26 00:01:18,512 --> 00:01:22,212 Scion of the Breen Imperium. 27 00:01:22,212 --> 00:01:24,475 The Federation's hiding something from you. 28 00:01:24,475 --> 00:01:26,564 A power so great 29 00:01:26,564 --> 00:01:29,175 you won't need L'ak to claim the throne. 30 00:01:29,175 --> 00:01:32,831 And I can get it for you if you take me with you. 31 00:01:32,831 --> 00:01:35,442 If you wish to avoid war, she is my price. 32 00:01:35,442 --> 00:01:37,618 Dr. Vellek believed that since the technology 33 00:01:37,618 --> 00:01:39,185 could be used to create life, 34 00:01:39,185 --> 00:01:41,970 it might also be used to revive the dead. 35 00:01:41,970 --> 00:01:44,190 - Bit of a stretch. - BURNHAM: Doesn't matter. What matters is that she thinks 36 00:01:44,190 --> 00:01:46,540 it'll bring L'ak back. That's why she's doing this. 37 00:01:46,540 --> 00:01:47,933 BOOK: We can't give her to them. 38 00:01:47,933 --> 00:01:50,327 There is much to be lost by keeping her. 39 00:01:52,024 --> 00:01:53,504 This is wrong, Michael. 40 00:01:55,723 --> 00:01:59,162 This isn't how our story ends. 41 00:02:09,084 --> 00:02:11,130 [rhythmic pounding] 42 00:02:37,548 --> 00:02:39,593 [pounding continues] 43 00:03:06,141 --> 00:03:08,796 [whispering]: I'll fix this. 44 00:03:08,796 --> 00:03:10,711 I promise. 45 00:03:13,671 --> 00:03:16,239 [rhythmic pounding stops] 46 00:03:16,239 --> 00:03:18,371 [speaking Breen] 47 00:03:53,580 --> 00:03:56,061 Without the Scion, some believe 48 00:03:56,061 --> 00:03:59,325 that our claim to the throne has been eradicated. 49 00:03:59,325 --> 00:04:02,894 In fact, it has grown stronger than before. 50 00:04:02,894 --> 00:04:06,463 His murder will galvanize the other factions behind us. 51 00:04:06,463 --> 00:04:09,814 And with the power promised by his Joined, 52 00:04:09,814 --> 00:04:12,686 we will defeat all who stand against us. 53 00:04:12,686 --> 00:04:14,558 For the Scion! 54 00:04:14,558 --> 00:04:17,778 ALL: For the Scion! For the Scion! 55 00:04:17,778 --> 00:04:20,564 For the Scion! For the Scion! 56 00:04:20,564 --> 00:04:22,914 For the Scion! 57 00:04:22,914 --> 00:04:24,350 - For the Scion! - Silence! 58 00:04:24,350 --> 00:04:26,309 [pounds] 59 00:04:28,789 --> 00:04:31,575 Apologies, Primarch. 60 00:04:35,056 --> 00:04:37,102 I can bring him back to you! 61 00:04:43,978 --> 00:04:47,025 The power we seek created life. 62 00:04:47,025 --> 00:04:50,376 In the words of someone who saw that power, 63 00:04:50,376 --> 00:04:53,727 "It can also renew life." 64 00:04:53,727 --> 00:04:56,251 That is why we need to find it. 65 00:04:57,209 --> 00:05:00,517 That is why I've come. 66 00:05:01,561 --> 00:05:04,564 I ask to be set free, Primarch, 67 00:05:04,564 --> 00:05:06,349 so that I may assist 68 00:05:06,349 --> 00:05:08,351 in the noble quest 69 00:05:08,351 --> 00:05:11,092 to restore the Scion. 70 00:05:20,145 --> 00:05:22,452 Of course, we want nothing more 71 00:05:22,452 --> 00:05:24,671 than to see our Scion returned. 72 00:05:33,941 --> 00:05:35,900 Speak to my soldiers again, 73 00:05:35,900 --> 00:05:37,858 and I will eviscerate you in front of them. 74 00:05:37,858 --> 00:05:42,602 I don't think your Scion would look very kindly upon that. 75 00:05:42,602 --> 00:05:46,214 Your value to me does not 76 00:05:46,214 --> 00:05:48,260 extend beyond your ability 77 00:05:48,260 --> 00:05:50,828 to acquire the Progenitors' technology. 78 00:05:50,828 --> 00:05:52,830 For your sake, 79 00:05:52,830 --> 00:05:54,919 make sure we succeed. 80 00:06:10,630 --> 00:06:12,284 RAYNER: The Badlands. 81 00:06:12,284 --> 00:06:14,852 Largest plasma storm in the quadrant. 82 00:06:14,852 --> 00:06:17,115 RHYS: Hell of a place to hide a clue. 83 00:06:17,115 --> 00:06:19,813 Well, it's kind of beautiful in a twisted sort of way. 84 00:06:19,813 --> 00:06:22,250 Lieutenant Gallo, what are scans telling us? 85 00:06:22,250 --> 00:06:24,339 Sensors can't penetrate through the storm, 86 00:06:24,339 --> 00:06:27,038 but they have a communications beacon out here. 87 00:06:27,038 --> 00:06:30,868 Looks like it's made of the same alloy as the library card. 88 00:06:30,868 --> 00:06:33,958 Lieutenant Tilly, transmit a scan of the card to the beacon. 89 00:06:33,958 --> 00:06:36,482 - Aye, Captain. - Any updates from Fed HQ? 90 00:06:36,482 --> 00:06:38,919 Nothing yet, but it's safe to assume Ruhn's on his way here. 91 00:06:38,919 --> 00:06:41,444 Captain, the Archive's hailing us. 92 00:06:41,444 --> 00:06:43,315 Put them through. 93 00:06:45,099 --> 00:06:46,927 Hello and welcome. 94 00:06:46,927 --> 00:06:49,060 I'm Hy'Rell, one of the sworn order 95 00:06:49,060 --> 00:06:52,716 who tend to The Eternal Gallery and Archive and call it home. 96 00:06:52,716 --> 00:06:55,370 I'm Captain Burnham of the Federation starship Discovery. 97 00:06:55,370 --> 00:06:57,198 Thank you for the speedy response. 98 00:06:57,198 --> 00:06:58,983 Oh, we saw you coming. 99 00:06:58,983 --> 00:07:01,768 Very exciting. We love visitors. 100 00:07:01,768 --> 00:07:04,162 I'll be explaining how to get into the Archive in a moment, 101 00:07:04,162 --> 00:07:07,208 but first, there's a little speech we like to give. 102 00:07:07,208 --> 00:07:10,516 The Eternal Gallery and Archive is proud to house 103 00:07:10,516 --> 00:07:13,301 the largest known collection of historical 104 00:07:13,301 --> 00:07:15,826 and cultural artifacts in the Alpha or Beta Quadrants. 105 00:07:15,826 --> 00:07:18,524 I'm sorry to interrupt, but we're in a bit of hurry. 106 00:07:18,524 --> 00:07:20,091 Of course. 107 00:07:20,091 --> 00:07:21,745 We can talk while we travel. 108 00:07:21,745 --> 00:07:24,530 Sending coordinates and velocity adjustments now. 109 00:07:24,530 --> 00:07:27,054 As this is your first visit 110 00:07:27,054 --> 00:07:29,709 into the Archive, please follow my instructions precisely 111 00:07:29,709 --> 00:07:31,581 and do not deviate. 112 00:07:31,581 --> 00:07:34,235 The Archive is not responsible for any damage, dismemberment, 113 00:07:34,235 --> 00:07:36,977 or death that may result in your failure to do so. 114 00:07:39,545 --> 00:07:40,851 Was that meant as a joke? 115 00:07:40,851 --> 00:07:42,592 I guess we'll find out. 116 00:07:42,592 --> 00:07:44,115 Hmm. 117 00:07:44,115 --> 00:07:46,639 Commander Asha, take us in. 118 00:07:46,639 --> 00:07:48,075 Aye, Captain. 119 00:07:55,387 --> 00:07:57,389 HY'RELL: The Archive has made its home in the Badlands 120 00:07:57,389 --> 00:07:59,696 for nearly a century. These uniquely treacherous 121 00:07:59,696 --> 00:08:01,785 environs help protect our collection. 122 00:08:01,785 --> 00:08:03,308 Archivists, such as myself, 123 00:08:03,308 --> 00:08:05,310 come from a wide array of backgrounds. 124 00:08:05,310 --> 00:08:07,094 We have devoted our lives to the preservation 125 00:08:07,094 --> 00:08:08,748 - of galactic knowledge. - We appreciate the information, 126 00:08:08,748 --> 00:08:10,924 but if you don't mind, we need to focus. Thank you. 127 00:08:10,924 --> 00:08:14,188 I understand. I'm here if you have any questions. 128 00:08:19,280 --> 00:08:21,369 - [groans] - Status report. 129 00:08:21,369 --> 00:08:23,023 Radiation levels are rising. 130 00:08:23,023 --> 00:08:24,590 Shields are down to 70%. 131 00:08:24,590 --> 00:08:26,679 Captain, Hy'Rell's telling us to cut engines. 132 00:08:26,679 --> 00:08:29,247 - Hy'Rell? - HY'RELL [staticky]: It creates a reaction 133 00:08:29,247 --> 00:08:32,903 - with the ionic discharge... - No. We can't hear you, Hy'Rell! 134 00:08:32,903 --> 00:08:34,687 Cut your engines, or it could be catastrophic. 135 00:08:34,687 --> 00:08:36,515 What does she expect us to do without engines? 136 00:08:36,515 --> 00:08:38,604 Coast on our current momentum, I guess. 137 00:08:38,604 --> 00:08:42,216 Well, she hasn't led us wrong so far. 138 00:08:42,216 --> 00:08:44,436 Cut the engines. 139 00:08:44,436 --> 00:08:46,307 Aye, Captain. 140 00:08:53,271 --> 00:08:55,055 I can't stabilize without engines! 141 00:08:55,055 --> 00:08:56,622 Follow the path as best as you can. 142 00:08:56,622 --> 00:08:58,493 Shields down to 52%. 143 00:08:58,493 --> 00:08:59,843 Pulling from the grid to boost. 144 00:08:59,843 --> 00:09:01,714 Radiation levels still rising. 145 00:09:01,714 --> 00:09:04,499 Shields at 37%. 146 00:09:04,499 --> 00:09:05,979 25! 147 00:09:05,979 --> 00:09:08,547 Hang on, everybody! [grunts] 148 00:09:08,547 --> 00:09:11,463 [alarm sounding] 149 00:09:11,463 --> 00:09:13,117 [alarm stops] 150 00:09:13,117 --> 00:09:14,988 [panting] 151 00:09:14,988 --> 00:09:16,642 [sighs] 152 00:09:16,642 --> 00:09:18,688 Holy shit. 153 00:09:18,688 --> 00:09:20,167 [laughs softly] 154 00:09:20,167 --> 00:09:22,126 Nice work, everyone. 155 00:09:24,128 --> 00:09:25,869 There it is. 156 00:09:27,174 --> 00:09:30,134 ♪ 157 00:09:39,273 --> 00:09:41,362 Let's go get that final clue. 158 00:09:43,190 --> 00:09:45,236 ♪ 159 00:10:12,742 --> 00:10:15,483 ♪ 160 00:10:42,946 --> 00:10:45,731 ♪ 161 00:10:59,789 --> 00:11:02,748 [original Star Trek theme plays] 162 00:11:19,809 --> 00:11:21,375 ASHA: We'll be within range 163 00:11:21,375 --> 00:11:22,986 in less than a minute, Captain. 164 00:11:22,986 --> 00:11:24,509 Thank you. Lieutenant Gallo? 165 00:11:24,509 --> 00:11:26,816 Shields back to capacity in less than ten. 166 00:11:26,816 --> 00:11:28,687 - Commander Rayner? - We took a beating, 167 00:11:28,687 --> 00:11:30,820 but no significant injuries or damage. We're good. 168 00:11:30,820 --> 00:11:32,386 Captain, we're still seeing high levels of, 169 00:11:32,386 --> 00:11:33,866 uh, Cherenkov radiation. 170 00:11:33,866 --> 00:11:35,999 It's a by-product of the plasma activity. 171 00:11:35,999 --> 00:11:37,522 We won't be able to cloak. 172 00:11:37,522 --> 00:11:40,351 Then neither will the Breen. 173 00:11:40,351 --> 00:11:42,092 Lieutenant Christopher, hail Archivist Hy'Rell. 174 00:11:42,092 --> 00:11:43,571 Aye, Captain. 175 00:11:43,571 --> 00:11:46,139 She's responding. 176 00:11:46,139 --> 00:11:49,664 Ah, it's good to see you made it all in one piece. 177 00:11:49,664 --> 00:11:51,188 I'll have the Archive lower 178 00:11:51,188 --> 00:11:52,929 their shields so you can transport in. 179 00:11:52,929 --> 00:11:54,844 Thank you. I'll be down shortly. 180 00:11:54,844 --> 00:11:57,324 There is just one other matter. 181 00:11:57,324 --> 00:12:00,023 My scans show that there is a Kwejian aboard Discovery. 182 00:12:00,023 --> 00:12:01,502 Is that correct? 183 00:12:01,502 --> 00:12:03,330 It is. 184 00:12:03,330 --> 00:12:06,899 We have an item from Kwejian in our possession. 185 00:12:06,899 --> 00:12:09,467 As it is one of the last remaining artifacts 186 00:12:09,467 --> 00:12:11,425 of that world, we would appreciate it greatly 187 00:12:11,425 --> 00:12:13,601 if your colleague could accompany you 188 00:12:13,601 --> 00:12:15,865 and provide some context on it. 189 00:12:15,865 --> 00:12:18,128 I'll ask him to join. 190 00:12:23,002 --> 00:12:25,091 Maintain Yellow Alert and eyes up. 191 00:12:25,091 --> 00:12:27,441 The Breen are likely on their way. 192 00:12:27,441 --> 00:12:29,356 Rayner, you have the conn. 193 00:12:31,881 --> 00:12:34,405 You wanted to see me? 194 00:12:34,405 --> 00:12:36,799 [door whooshes shut] 195 00:12:37,843 --> 00:12:39,845 The Archive has something from Kwejian. 196 00:12:39,845 --> 00:12:42,369 You can come with me if you want. 197 00:12:44,371 --> 00:12:45,895 Yes. 198 00:12:48,898 --> 00:12:51,726 Good. We should go. 199 00:12:51,726 --> 00:12:53,816 I-I should apologize. 200 00:12:55,730 --> 00:12:58,472 Look, when you all sent Moll 201 00:12:58,472 --> 00:13:00,997 away... 202 00:13:00,997 --> 00:13:03,956 I mean, I get it. 203 00:13:03,956 --> 00:13:06,393 You have a duty, your mission. 204 00:13:06,393 --> 00:13:07,917 I know it was a tough call. 205 00:13:07,917 --> 00:13:09,527 Yeah, not all yours. Yeah, I get that. 206 00:13:09,527 --> 00:13:10,920 But I supported it. 207 00:13:10,920 --> 00:13:13,357 And I stand by the decision. 208 00:13:15,489 --> 00:13:17,883 Right. 209 00:13:18,928 --> 00:13:21,147 I do care about you. 210 00:13:21,147 --> 00:13:23,280 And what's important to you. 211 00:13:28,154 --> 00:13:29,373 Okay. 212 00:13:29,373 --> 00:13:31,549 Let's go. 213 00:13:35,161 --> 00:13:37,207 ♪ 214 00:13:50,655 --> 00:13:53,527 And down that aisle, you'll find our extensive collection 215 00:13:53,527 --> 00:13:55,355 of original Valaric manuscripts. 216 00:13:55,355 --> 00:13:56,922 We can take a detour if you like. 217 00:13:56,922 --> 00:13:59,098 No thank you. We're pressed for time. 218 00:13:59,098 --> 00:14:01,318 And speaking of, I asked my first officer 219 00:14:01,318 --> 00:14:03,755 to report about our recent run-in with the Breen. 220 00:14:03,755 --> 00:14:05,409 You did receive that, didn't you? 221 00:14:05,409 --> 00:14:07,933 We sure did, and we thank you for it. 222 00:14:09,935 --> 00:14:12,024 So if the Breen track us here, 223 00:14:12,024 --> 00:14:13,721 - we'll do everything we can to... - Oh, not to worry. 224 00:14:13,721 --> 00:14:15,723 The Breen are contributing members of the Archive. 225 00:14:15,723 --> 00:14:17,682 We have quite a bit of experience 226 00:14:17,682 --> 00:14:21,077 dealing with cultures in active conflict with one another. 227 00:14:21,077 --> 00:14:22,513 We're here to serve everyone, 228 00:14:22,513 --> 00:14:24,645 as long as everyone follows the rules. 229 00:14:24,645 --> 00:14:26,082 And if they don't? 230 00:14:26,082 --> 00:14:28,780 Why, we send them to the dungeon, of course. 231 00:14:29,781 --> 00:14:31,217 Just kidding. 232 00:14:31,217 --> 00:14:32,871 we don't actually have a dungeon here. 233 00:14:32,871 --> 00:14:35,178 It's really more of an oubliette. 234 00:14:37,136 --> 00:14:39,965 I've set up viewing rooms for you both. 235 00:14:39,965 --> 00:14:42,011 They're right this way. 236 00:14:49,670 --> 00:14:51,716 The manuscript you requested. 237 00:14:55,807 --> 00:14:58,157 Labyrinths of the Mind. 238 00:15:00,768 --> 00:15:02,640 Has anyone else ever come looking for this? 239 00:15:02,640 --> 00:15:05,034 Our records show you are the first. 240 00:15:06,470 --> 00:15:09,386 What can you tell me about the person who left this here? 241 00:15:09,386 --> 00:15:11,910 Only the basics, I'm afraid. 242 00:15:11,910 --> 00:15:13,477 According to our records, 243 00:15:13,477 --> 00:15:15,218 Dr. Derex was an accomplished neuroscientist, 244 00:15:15,218 --> 00:15:16,828 originally from Betazed. 245 00:15:16,828 --> 00:15:19,483 Became an Archivist herself later in life. 246 00:15:19,483 --> 00:15:21,702 Lived out the remainder of her days here. 247 00:15:23,661 --> 00:15:26,055 I'll leave you to it, while I show Mr. Booker 248 00:15:26,055 --> 00:15:28,144 to his viewing room. 249 00:15:30,146 --> 00:15:32,452 Thank you. 250 00:15:38,981 --> 00:15:40,417 [door closes] 251 00:15:44,464 --> 00:15:47,163 [sighs softly] 252 00:16:16,931 --> 00:16:18,977 [whirring] 253 00:16:20,326 --> 00:16:22,589 [gasps] 254 00:16:29,118 --> 00:16:31,207 Is your name really "Book"? 255 00:16:31,207 --> 00:16:33,513 Uh, yeah. 256 00:16:33,513 --> 00:16:37,909 How fun to have a Book visit me in the library for a change. 257 00:16:39,432 --> 00:16:41,173 Hmm. 258 00:16:58,060 --> 00:17:00,540 This box is Tuli wood. 259 00:17:08,287 --> 00:17:10,159 [Book sighs] 260 00:17:15,164 --> 00:17:17,992 We were hoping you could tell us what it is. 261 00:17:21,039 --> 00:17:23,433 [sighs] Mm-hmm. 262 00:17:25,130 --> 00:17:27,132 It's a... 263 00:17:29,265 --> 00:17:32,137 ...a cutting from the Kwejian world root. 264 00:17:38,187 --> 00:17:40,928 Wow. 265 00:17:40,928 --> 00:17:43,366 How? 266 00:17:43,366 --> 00:17:45,759 It was given to us long ago, 267 00:17:45,759 --> 00:17:49,154 but was recently moved to a place of honor. 268 00:17:49,154 --> 00:17:51,287 It is part of our sacred duty 269 00:17:51,287 --> 00:17:53,985 to ensure that cultures that are lost are never forgotten. 270 00:17:53,985 --> 00:17:56,074 [Book exhales shakily] 271 00:17:59,121 --> 00:18:01,123 Hmm. 272 00:18:02,515 --> 00:18:04,561 Wow. 273 00:18:07,303 --> 00:18:09,000 [voice breaking]: Thank you. 274 00:18:11,002 --> 00:18:13,047 If you would like to take that with you, 275 00:18:13,047 --> 00:18:14,919 we consider that your right, 276 00:18:14,919 --> 00:18:16,442 as one of the last living Kwejian. 277 00:18:16,442 --> 00:18:17,965 [Book sighs] 278 00:18:17,965 --> 00:18:19,967 We would only ask that you return someday 279 00:18:19,967 --> 00:18:23,449 and tell us what's become of it so we may have a record. 280 00:18:25,364 --> 00:18:27,410 [laughs softly] 281 00:18:29,977 --> 00:18:32,893 BOOK: Michael, you won't believe... 282 00:18:32,893 --> 00:18:35,287 Michael? 283 00:18:35,287 --> 00:18:37,202 Hey. 284 00:18:37,202 --> 00:18:39,248 Michael? 285 00:18:44,383 --> 00:18:46,429 [sighs] 286 00:19:03,794 --> 00:19:05,926 Hello? 287 00:19:09,713 --> 00:19:12,324 Burnham to Discovery. Do you copy? 288 00:19:20,985 --> 00:19:22,508 Hello? 289 00:19:22,508 --> 00:19:25,076 Shh! 290 00:19:26,512 --> 00:19:28,601 I'm at a really good part. 291 00:19:38,437 --> 00:19:40,526 Book? 292 00:19:40,526 --> 00:19:43,007 [murmuring] 293 00:19:44,008 --> 00:19:45,966 This isn't real, 294 00:19:45,966 --> 00:19:48,055 is it? 295 00:19:49,056 --> 00:19:50,667 Nope. 296 00:19:52,625 --> 00:19:55,628 Your consciousness has been transported into a mindscape. 297 00:19:55,628 --> 00:19:57,151 A virtual space created 298 00:19:57,151 --> 00:19:58,718 from what your neural activity indicates 299 00:19:58,718 --> 00:20:02,200 as the most important place in your life. 300 00:20:02,200 --> 00:20:04,376 I've never been here before. 301 00:20:04,376 --> 00:20:06,726 The mind doesn't lie. 302 00:20:06,726 --> 00:20:09,294 Who are you, exactly? 303 00:20:09,294 --> 00:20:12,079 I'm the program Dr. Derex created. 304 00:20:12,079 --> 00:20:14,386 So why do you look like you? 305 00:20:14,386 --> 00:20:17,607 My form was generated from your subconscious, 306 00:20:17,607 --> 00:20:20,262 so you tell me. 307 00:20:25,092 --> 00:20:27,834 So this is a test. 308 00:20:27,834 --> 00:20:30,010 Same as with every other clue we found. 309 00:20:30,010 --> 00:20:32,056 So I've got to figure something out, pass, 310 00:20:32,056 --> 00:20:34,014 get the clue and get out, yeah? 311 00:20:34,014 --> 00:20:35,886 Sounds like you know the drill. 312 00:20:35,886 --> 00:20:37,322 Then let's get on with it. 313 00:20:37,322 --> 00:20:38,671 I'm ready. 314 00:20:38,671 --> 00:20:39,933 Are you? 315 00:20:41,457 --> 00:20:43,502 [high-pitching whirring] 316 00:20:45,722 --> 00:20:48,551 She's stable, at least physically. 317 00:20:48,551 --> 00:20:51,293 Doesn't seem to be in any distress. 318 00:20:51,293 --> 00:20:53,425 - What happened to her? - I don't know. 319 00:20:53,425 --> 00:20:54,861 I've worked here for decades. 320 00:20:54,861 --> 00:20:56,472 I've never seen anything like this. 321 00:20:56,472 --> 00:20:59,431 It looks like some sort of nucleonic emitter. 322 00:20:59,431 --> 00:21:01,128 It's connected to her frontal lobe, 323 00:21:01,128 --> 00:21:04,393 and it appears to be running a program in her mind. 324 00:21:04,393 --> 00:21:07,178 - Okay, can you stop it? - Not safely. 325 00:21:07,178 --> 00:21:09,876 And transporting her back risks severing the nucleonic beam. 326 00:21:09,876 --> 00:21:11,313 Disconnecting it while the program 327 00:21:11,313 --> 00:21:13,010 is still running could be fatal. 328 00:21:17,884 --> 00:21:20,670 I'm going in after her. 329 00:21:20,670 --> 00:21:23,629 This must be it, right? The transmitter? 330 00:21:23,629 --> 00:21:25,414 Why isn't it working? 331 00:21:26,458 --> 00:21:28,982 It must not be capable of multiple connections. 332 00:21:30,593 --> 00:21:34,379 But each clue so far has had some kind of challenge involved. 333 00:21:34,379 --> 00:21:37,208 We have to assume that... that that's what this program is. 334 00:21:37,208 --> 00:21:39,645 We can't just wait around and hope she passes the test. 335 00:21:39,645 --> 00:21:41,560 If the clue's here, we have to find it ourselves. 336 00:21:41,560 --> 00:21:43,562 Hy'Rell, I need everything you've got 337 00:21:43,562 --> 00:21:44,868 on this neuroscientist. 338 00:21:44,868 --> 00:21:46,435 Any biographical data, 339 00:21:46,435 --> 00:21:47,958 any books she's accessed. 340 00:21:47,958 --> 00:21:49,525 I'll be back shortly. 341 00:21:50,526 --> 00:21:54,965 [door opens, closes] 342 00:21:57,141 --> 00:22:00,231 AVATAR BOOK: Okay, the clue's in here somewhere. 343 00:22:00,231 --> 00:22:02,451 Find it, and you'll know where it is in the real world. 344 00:22:02,451 --> 00:22:04,453 BURNHAM: Find the clue? That's the test? 345 00:22:04,453 --> 00:22:07,020 No, the clue is the objective. 346 00:22:07,020 --> 00:22:10,023 The test to find it, you'll have to figure out on your own. 347 00:22:10,023 --> 00:22:11,808 I don't have time for games. 348 00:22:11,808 --> 00:22:13,592 The scientists who hid the Progenitors' technology-- 349 00:22:13,592 --> 00:22:15,202 including Dr. Derex-- 350 00:22:15,202 --> 00:22:17,422 wanted it found and protected. 351 00:22:17,422 --> 00:22:19,468 That's what I'm here to do. 352 00:22:20,469 --> 00:22:21,861 Good. 353 00:22:21,861 --> 00:22:23,733 I hope you succeed. 354 00:22:23,733 --> 00:22:25,430 Let me know if I can help. 355 00:22:25,430 --> 00:22:27,171 Can you narrow down where to look? 356 00:22:27,171 --> 00:22:28,999 I'm not allowed to give hints. 357 00:22:28,999 --> 00:22:30,174 What about "yes" or "no" questions-- 358 00:22:30,174 --> 00:22:31,305 can you answer those? 359 00:22:31,305 --> 00:22:33,656 Depending on the question. Yes. 360 00:22:34,700 --> 00:22:36,223 Oh, my brain should've picked Tilly. 361 00:22:36,223 --> 00:22:39,096 [sighs] Derex was a neuroscientist. 362 00:22:39,096 --> 00:22:41,315 So what kind of test would she have created? 363 00:22:43,013 --> 00:22:45,058 There is too much here 364 00:22:45,058 --> 00:22:47,496 to search randomly. 365 00:22:47,496 --> 00:22:49,672 She wants us to succeed? Yes? 366 00:22:49,672 --> 00:22:53,197 - Yes. - Then she would have created a... 367 00:22:57,288 --> 00:22:59,856 A way to narrow the scope of the search. 368 00:22:59,856 --> 00:23:01,858 I assume this is here for a reason? 369 00:23:01,858 --> 00:23:03,990 Everything's here for a reason. 370 00:23:03,990 --> 00:23:07,820 So, the clue wouldn't be in Fiction or Art. 371 00:23:07,820 --> 00:23:09,909 Neuroscience is too easy. 372 00:23:09,909 --> 00:23:11,955 But if it were hidden on a shelf 373 00:23:11,955 --> 00:23:13,739 or in something that looked like a book. 374 00:23:15,959 --> 00:23:18,004 History. 375 00:23:19,179 --> 00:23:20,703 Is that it? 376 00:23:21,704 --> 00:23:23,706 The History section? 377 00:23:23,706 --> 00:23:26,535 What's your logic? 378 00:23:26,535 --> 00:23:29,668 They started the clue trail during the Dominion War. 379 00:23:29,668 --> 00:23:32,628 Jinaal said they wanted it found during a time of peace. 380 00:23:32,628 --> 00:23:34,630 He believed peace was possible. 381 00:23:34,630 --> 00:23:36,327 The only way progress like that happens 382 00:23:36,327 --> 00:23:38,155 is by learning from the past. 383 00:23:38,155 --> 00:23:41,593 Those who learn history aren't doomed to repeat it. 384 00:23:41,593 --> 00:23:43,639 So we'll go through all the books on the Dominion War, 385 00:23:43,639 --> 00:23:46,337 go from there. Where's the History section? 386 00:23:46,337 --> 00:23:48,948 Have you thought about what might happen if you fail? 387 00:23:48,948 --> 00:23:51,516 - No. - The mindscape shuts down, 388 00:23:51,516 --> 00:23:54,214 and your brain functions will cease. 389 00:23:56,826 --> 00:23:58,915 Security precaution. 390 00:23:58,915 --> 00:24:00,264 Sorry. 391 00:24:00,264 --> 00:24:01,961 I shouldn't be surprised. 392 00:24:01,961 --> 00:24:04,137 Jinaal would've let an itronok eat us. 393 00:24:04,137 --> 00:24:06,270 It is not too late to leave. 394 00:24:07,793 --> 00:24:09,882 I can release you now. 395 00:24:10,883 --> 00:24:12,494 Last chance. 396 00:24:12,494 --> 00:24:14,539 I'm gonna finish this mission, 397 00:24:14,539 --> 00:24:16,802 and you are going to help. 398 00:24:17,760 --> 00:24:20,197 Lead the way. Let's go. 399 00:24:26,464 --> 00:24:28,727 [high-pitched whirring] 400 00:24:35,952 --> 00:24:37,562 I found everything you asked for. 401 00:24:37,562 --> 00:24:39,564 Biographical data and a list 402 00:24:39,564 --> 00:24:42,611 of all materials accessed by Dr. Derex while in residence. 403 00:24:45,091 --> 00:24:47,441 It'd be faster to list what she didn't access. 404 00:24:47,441 --> 00:24:50,009 There is another matter, as well. 405 00:24:51,184 --> 00:24:54,448 A Breen ship has arrived at our beacon. 406 00:24:54,448 --> 00:24:57,451 They are requesting access to our Archive. 407 00:24:57,451 --> 00:24:59,541 You can't let them in, not now. 408 00:24:59,541 --> 00:25:01,891 We cannot be perceived as taking sides, 409 00:25:01,891 --> 00:25:04,763 but I will handle this appropriately. 410 00:25:07,374 --> 00:25:09,072 Discovery, 411 00:25:09,072 --> 00:25:11,640 Commander Rhys, Red Alert. 412 00:25:13,555 --> 00:25:16,558 The Breen are on their way. 413 00:25:16,558 --> 00:25:21,301 [speaking Breen] 414 00:25:25,958 --> 00:25:28,961 Hello. I'm Hy'Rell, one of the sworn order who tend... 415 00:25:28,961 --> 00:25:32,182 We tracked a Starfleet jump signature to this location. 416 00:25:32,182 --> 00:25:34,793 They seek an item which belongs to me. 417 00:25:34,793 --> 00:25:37,622 As a matter of policy, when it comes to conflicts 418 00:25:37,622 --> 00:25:40,016 between our visitors, the Archive does not... 419 00:25:40,016 --> 00:25:42,671 I hope, for your sake, that it remains in your possession. 420 00:25:45,674 --> 00:25:47,937 Sir, in light of the fact 421 00:25:47,937 --> 00:25:50,374 that we have several priceless 422 00:25:50,374 --> 00:25:52,463 Breen artifacts in our Archive, 423 00:25:52,463 --> 00:25:54,378 I'll do you the courtesy to suggest 424 00:25:54,378 --> 00:25:56,380 that you rephrase your request. 425 00:25:56,380 --> 00:25:58,034 Give it to me! 426 00:25:58,034 --> 00:26:00,819 Or the Archive and its contents will be made ash. 427 00:26:00,819 --> 00:26:04,562 [others speaking Breen] 428 00:26:08,218 --> 00:26:10,176 Your request is denied, 429 00:26:10,176 --> 00:26:13,440 and all Breen privileges are suspended until further notice. 430 00:26:13,440 --> 00:26:15,834 May you gain knowledge elsewhere. 431 00:26:29,195 --> 00:26:32,459 L'ak told me the Breen had great reverence 432 00:26:32,459 --> 00:26:34,723 for their culture and history. 433 00:26:35,724 --> 00:26:37,464 Not you, though, hmm? 434 00:26:37,464 --> 00:26:40,293 You say what is hidden down there 435 00:26:40,293 --> 00:26:43,993 will reveal the location of the Progenitors' technology. How? 436 00:26:43,993 --> 00:26:48,867 You have to combine it with the other clues that Discovery has. 437 00:26:48,867 --> 00:26:51,348 You made no mention of other clues. 438 00:26:51,348 --> 00:26:53,611 Discovery is here already somewhere. 439 00:26:53,611 --> 00:26:55,657 You can easily overpower them. 440 00:26:55,657 --> 00:26:57,876 Find what's in the Archive, take what they've got. 441 00:26:57,876 --> 00:26:59,617 We'll have everything we need. 442 00:26:59,617 --> 00:27:02,489 - [grunts] - [groans] 443 00:27:02,489 --> 00:27:04,666 Is there... 444 00:27:04,666 --> 00:27:07,059 - anything else? - [groaning] 445 00:27:08,670 --> 00:27:11,107 Do not test my patience again. 446 00:27:11,107 --> 00:27:12,761 [Moll groans] 447 00:27:14,980 --> 00:27:18,027 [gasping] 448 00:27:25,556 --> 00:27:28,254 [Burnham sighs] 449 00:27:28,254 --> 00:27:29,778 Are the lights getting dimmer, or are we... 450 00:27:29,778 --> 00:27:31,257 we've just been at this too long? 451 00:27:31,257 --> 00:27:32,432 Hmm? 452 00:27:32,432 --> 00:27:34,478 Never mind. 453 00:27:37,524 --> 00:27:39,309 [sighs heavily] 454 00:27:39,309 --> 00:27:42,312 There's nothing in the "Dominion War" section, or any other wars. 455 00:27:42,312 --> 00:27:43,879 Nothing in Betazed history, Trill history, 456 00:27:43,879 --> 00:27:46,185 or the Mirror universe. 457 00:27:48,579 --> 00:27:50,320 I'm going the wrong way, aren't I? 458 00:27:50,320 --> 00:27:51,669 Yes. 459 00:27:51,669 --> 00:27:53,715 Damn it. 460 00:27:53,715 --> 00:27:56,413 - Why didn't you tell me?! - You didn't ask. 461 00:27:57,719 --> 00:27:59,764 I told you everything in here was for a reason. 462 00:27:59,764 --> 00:28:02,158 You assumed the reason was history. 463 00:28:02,158 --> 00:28:04,769 [groans] Try being proactive next time. 464 00:28:04,769 --> 00:28:06,771 It's your mindscape. I can help you, 465 00:28:06,771 --> 00:28:09,426 - but I can't solve it for you. - Fine. 466 00:28:12,081 --> 00:28:15,084 Why is this library the most important place to me? 467 00:28:15,084 --> 00:28:17,086 Why did my subconscious pick this place 468 00:28:17,086 --> 00:28:19,175 for the test? 469 00:28:21,786 --> 00:28:24,267 It's the mission. 470 00:28:24,267 --> 00:28:26,791 Isn't it? 471 00:28:26,791 --> 00:28:29,185 It's because the mission is here. 472 00:28:29,185 --> 00:28:31,970 And when I'm on a mission, that's my priority. 473 00:28:31,970 --> 00:28:35,191 That's why this place matters so much. 474 00:28:35,191 --> 00:28:37,933 Speaking proactively, you may be onto something. 475 00:28:37,933 --> 00:28:39,543 Good. 476 00:28:39,543 --> 00:28:40,979 Great. 477 00:28:40,979 --> 00:28:42,415 So? 478 00:28:42,415 --> 00:28:44,766 So. 479 00:28:46,550 --> 00:28:48,247 BURNHAM: Labyrinths of the Mind. 480 00:28:50,772 --> 00:28:52,948 This mission is in a labyrinth of books. 481 00:28:52,948 --> 00:28:55,646 Labyrinth. Labyrinth. 482 00:28:55,646 --> 00:28:57,648 Oh, it's a maze. 483 00:28:57,648 --> 00:28:59,432 BOOK: Mm. 484 00:28:59,432 --> 00:29:01,478 BURNHAM: Finishing the mission means getting out, 485 00:29:01,478 --> 00:29:05,438 and getting out is how I find the clue. 486 00:29:05,438 --> 00:29:07,832 I am supposed to find my way out, 487 00:29:07,832 --> 00:29:11,967 back to the reading room where it all started, right? 488 00:29:11,967 --> 00:29:13,838 Unless you'd rather die in here. 489 00:29:13,838 --> 00:29:15,840 Hmm. 490 00:29:15,840 --> 00:29:18,582 Well, there are mathematical methods for solving mazes. 491 00:29:20,540 --> 00:29:22,020 Ah. 492 00:29:22,020 --> 00:29:24,022 Trémaux's algorithm. 493 00:29:24,022 --> 00:29:25,719 I just need to find a way to mark my path, 494 00:29:25,719 --> 00:29:27,330 to eliminate routes. 495 00:29:30,637 --> 00:29:32,378 Thank you. 496 00:29:32,378 --> 00:29:34,076 For what it's worth, 497 00:29:34,076 --> 00:29:36,034 I prefer this version of you that is helpful. 498 00:29:36,034 --> 00:29:38,210 Tilly would've been just as frustrating. 499 00:29:38,210 --> 00:29:40,125 For what it's worth. 500 00:29:40,125 --> 00:29:41,300 Hmm. 501 00:29:47,916 --> 00:29:49,526 Nothing in there leads to the clue. 502 00:29:49,526 --> 00:29:51,180 How about her reading list? 503 00:29:51,180 --> 00:29:53,356 A Comprehensive Guide to Talaxian Hair Styles. 504 00:29:53,356 --> 00:29:55,053 Hupyrian Folk Tales. 505 00:29:55,053 --> 00:29:57,186 Euclidean Geometry. 506 00:29:58,752 --> 00:30:00,711 I don't know. Seems like she just loved learning new things. 507 00:30:00,711 --> 00:30:01,886 Any suggestions? 508 00:30:01,886 --> 00:30:05,411 [Klaxon alarm sounding] 509 00:30:06,412 --> 00:30:08,414 Excuse me. 510 00:30:08,414 --> 00:30:11,026 Unfortunately, our conversation with the Breen did not go well. 511 00:30:11,026 --> 00:30:12,897 We have raised our shields, which means 512 00:30:12,897 --> 00:30:14,464 transport back to your ship will be impossible 513 00:30:14,464 --> 00:30:15,900 for the time being. 514 00:30:15,900 --> 00:30:18,250 My apologies. 515 00:30:18,250 --> 00:30:20,949 I must go prepare our defenses. 516 00:30:20,949 --> 00:30:22,776 I'll help you. 517 00:30:22,776 --> 00:30:24,256 Let me know if you need me. 518 00:30:24,256 --> 00:30:27,956 Damn it. Discovery, what's your status? 519 00:30:27,956 --> 00:30:29,566 Sir, we've detected the Breen on approach 520 00:30:29,566 --> 00:30:31,089 through the plasma storm. 521 00:30:31,089 --> 00:30:32,743 - RAYNER: How far out? - TILLY: The plasma 522 00:30:32,743 --> 00:30:34,310 is blinding our sensors so we're relying 523 00:30:34,310 --> 00:30:36,312 upon gravimetric calculations. Lieutenant Naya? 524 00:30:36,312 --> 00:30:38,444 I'm guessing we have two minutes. 525 00:30:38,444 --> 00:30:39,837 RAYNER: Discovery is no match for that ship's firepower. 526 00:30:39,837 --> 00:30:41,534 Find a way to conceal yourselves 527 00:30:41,534 --> 00:30:43,188 and stand by for further orders. 528 00:30:43,188 --> 00:30:44,842 Rayner out. 529 00:30:44,842 --> 00:30:46,452 We can't cloak. 530 00:30:47,714 --> 00:30:50,369 We'll have to use natural cover. 531 00:30:50,369 --> 00:30:52,676 Commander Asha, take us out of the oasis, 532 00:30:52,676 --> 00:30:54,852 - back into the plasma storm. - Sir? 533 00:30:54,852 --> 00:30:57,159 If it blinds our sensors, it'll blind theirs, too. 534 00:30:57,159 --> 00:31:00,031 Lieutenant Naya, monitor weather patterns in the plasma storm, 535 00:31:00,031 --> 00:31:03,426 send the data to Asha's station, keep us as safe as you can. 536 00:31:03,426 --> 00:31:05,602 - Aye, Commander. - Just stating the obvious here, 537 00:31:05,602 --> 00:31:07,734 but we can only withstand that storm for so long. 538 00:31:07,734 --> 00:31:09,736 I know. 539 00:31:09,736 --> 00:31:12,217 [sighs heavily] We just need long enough. 540 00:31:25,665 --> 00:31:27,580 [whooshing] 541 00:31:33,717 --> 00:31:35,849 [panting] 542 00:31:45,685 --> 00:31:47,600 [whooshing continues] 543 00:31:51,691 --> 00:31:53,345 Yes. 544 00:31:53,345 --> 00:31:56,305 [panting] 545 00:32:08,143 --> 00:32:10,623 [gasps] 546 00:32:10,623 --> 00:32:12,016 Ah. 547 00:32:12,016 --> 00:32:13,452 That's where we came in. 548 00:32:13,452 --> 00:32:15,193 Gotcha. 549 00:32:20,198 --> 00:32:21,983 - What? - [door squeaks shut] 550 00:32:21,983 --> 00:32:24,986 What the hell?! 551 00:32:24,986 --> 00:32:27,336 Thought you had it, hmm? 552 00:32:28,380 --> 00:32:31,253 Why are you making this so hard? 553 00:32:33,429 --> 00:32:35,518 I'm doing what the scientists wanted. 554 00:32:35,518 --> 00:32:37,041 I'm-I'm trying to... 555 00:32:37,041 --> 00:32:39,217 They didn't ask for you. 556 00:32:40,218 --> 00:32:41,480 What?! 557 00:32:42,525 --> 00:32:45,528 They wanted the technology in the right hands, yes. 558 00:32:45,528 --> 00:32:48,879 They wanted it protected... yes. 559 00:32:48,879 --> 00:32:51,534 But who's to say you're one of the good guys? 560 00:32:52,578 --> 00:32:55,103 How could they possibly know that you, Michael Burnham, 561 00:32:55,103 --> 00:32:58,236 out of anyone alive, could be trusted with it? 562 00:33:02,110 --> 00:33:03,633 There's a test here. 563 00:33:03,633 --> 00:33:05,852 You haven't passed it yet. 564 00:33:10,422 --> 00:33:12,033 The lights are going out. 565 00:33:15,775 --> 00:33:17,864 I'm running out of time, aren't I? 566 00:33:17,864 --> 00:33:20,084 Yes. 567 00:33:20,084 --> 00:33:22,043 You are. 568 00:33:34,968 --> 00:33:36,970 - [rapid chirping] - Her cortisol levels are rising. 569 00:33:36,970 --> 00:33:39,538 Whatever she's experiencing, she's stressed, scared. 570 00:33:39,538 --> 00:33:41,105 [rumbling] 571 00:33:41,105 --> 00:33:42,454 RHYS: Commander Rayner, do you copy? 572 00:33:42,454 --> 00:33:44,369 Yeah. What's going on? 573 00:33:44,369 --> 00:33:46,545 RHYS: We're detecting some kind of energy connection 574 00:33:46,545 --> 00:33:48,634 between the dreadnaught and the Archive's shields. 575 00:33:48,634 --> 00:33:50,636 I've never seen anything like it. 576 00:33:50,636 --> 00:33:53,248 It seems to be focusing on one particular spot. 577 00:33:53,248 --> 00:33:55,815 Shit. They're using shield-tunneling technology 578 00:33:55,815 --> 00:33:58,557 to get their troops inside. Discovery, figure out 579 00:33:58,557 --> 00:34:00,603 how that tech works and find a way to slow it down. 580 00:34:00,603 --> 00:34:02,387 - Aye, Commander. - Booker, I need you back here 581 00:34:02,387 --> 00:34:03,997 right now. Breen are coming in. 582 00:34:03,997 --> 00:34:06,565 - BOOK: On my way. - [rumbling] 583 00:34:06,565 --> 00:34:09,438 I'm gonna need all the time you and Book can give me. 584 00:34:10,439 --> 00:34:12,093 You got it. 585 00:34:12,093 --> 00:34:14,617 [rumbling] 586 00:34:14,617 --> 00:34:16,967 BURNHAM: What is the test? 587 00:34:19,752 --> 00:34:22,712 Is it why this mission is so important? 588 00:34:23,756 --> 00:34:25,845 Every mission is important. 589 00:34:25,845 --> 00:34:28,370 [sighs] So what is it? 590 00:34:28,370 --> 00:34:30,894 [sighs] 591 00:34:32,591 --> 00:34:35,028 Labyrinths of the Mind. 592 00:34:37,944 --> 00:34:40,033 Is it me? 593 00:34:41,339 --> 00:34:43,646 It's my mind. 594 00:34:43,646 --> 00:34:45,169 Right? 595 00:34:47,650 --> 00:34:49,478 That's why my subconscious picked you. 596 00:34:49,478 --> 00:34:51,741 Because we talked earlier. 597 00:34:51,741 --> 00:34:53,743 And... 598 00:34:53,743 --> 00:34:55,310 And what? 599 00:34:55,310 --> 00:34:57,573 We didn't fix it. 600 00:34:59,792 --> 00:35:01,968 That's why I picked you. 601 00:35:01,968 --> 00:35:05,668 Because I want to fix it, but I don't know how. 602 00:35:09,106 --> 00:35:11,152 He looked at me like that, too. 603 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:13,893 Flat. 604 00:35:13,893 --> 00:35:16,331 'Cause he thinks the job is all that matters to me. 605 00:35:17,332 --> 00:35:19,682 And so, is that what you want? 606 00:35:19,682 --> 00:35:22,511 Do you want me to admit that? 607 00:35:22,511 --> 00:35:25,862 That the job is everything? Is that how I get the clue? 608 00:35:25,862 --> 00:35:29,474 Or maybe, I should go even more psychobabble here 609 00:35:29,474 --> 00:35:31,476 and admit that if I don't complete this mission, 610 00:35:31,476 --> 00:35:33,652 then I don't know who I am. 611 00:35:36,829 --> 00:35:38,918 Maybe I think that, uh... 612 00:35:40,398 --> 00:35:42,574 ...nobody will love me, or... 613 00:35:42,574 --> 00:35:45,055 or care about me if I'm a failure. 614 00:35:49,102 --> 00:35:51,496 And maybe that's the reason why I lost you. 615 00:35:52,758 --> 00:35:54,412 Him. 616 00:35:54,412 --> 00:35:56,588 Is that right? 617 00:35:58,590 --> 00:35:59,983 Some of those things may be true, 618 00:35:59,983 --> 00:36:01,898 but they are not the answer. 619 00:36:03,900 --> 00:36:06,903 [whooshing] 620 00:36:14,040 --> 00:36:15,651 Wait. So, 621 00:36:15,651 --> 00:36:18,131 I succeed, I fix things. 622 00:36:18,131 --> 00:36:19,916 What's wrong with that? 623 00:36:19,916 --> 00:36:22,179 What's wrong with-with having a purpose? 624 00:36:22,179 --> 00:36:25,182 You don't have to go out every day and prove yourself, 625 00:36:25,182 --> 00:36:27,402 why you matter. 626 00:36:28,533 --> 00:36:32,798 You don't have to prove that you deserve this uniform, 627 00:36:32,798 --> 00:36:35,627 this rank, that... 628 00:36:35,627 --> 00:36:37,890 that you can be counted on, that you won't quit, 629 00:36:37,890 --> 00:36:39,544 that you won't fail again. 630 00:36:39,544 --> 00:36:40,850 Again? 631 00:36:44,897 --> 00:36:47,030 Screw you. 632 00:36:47,030 --> 00:36:49,119 I'll find my own way out. 633 00:36:53,689 --> 00:36:55,647 RHYS: Engineering, 634 00:36:55,647 --> 00:36:57,562 how much longer till we can help the Archive? 635 00:36:57,562 --> 00:36:59,434 We are working on it, Commander. 636 00:36:59,434 --> 00:37:01,958 So how the hell do we disrupt a shield-tunneling technology 637 00:37:01,958 --> 00:37:03,481 we've never encountered before 638 00:37:03,481 --> 00:37:06,179 from a species we know almost nothing about? 639 00:37:06,179 --> 00:37:07,485 And don't forget we have to do it 640 00:37:07,485 --> 00:37:09,139 without the Breen knowing we're here. 641 00:37:09,139 --> 00:37:10,923 How hard could that be? 642 00:37:10,923 --> 00:37:12,316 ADIRA: Hey, look at this. Their tunnel has 643 00:37:12,316 --> 00:37:14,013 a periodic fluctuation. 644 00:37:14,013 --> 00:37:16,538 It's, uh, 8.4 times per second. 645 00:37:16,538 --> 00:37:19,497 Yeah. They're-they're using harmonic resonance... 646 00:37:19,497 --> 00:37:22,195 BOTH: To match the Archive's shield frequency. 647 00:37:22,195 --> 00:37:23,719 I love when you two do that. 648 00:37:23,719 --> 00:37:25,416 STAMETS: It's an automated process, but 649 00:37:25,416 --> 00:37:27,592 if we could make the Breen's system think 650 00:37:27,592 --> 00:37:29,290 that the frequency's changed, 651 00:37:29,290 --> 00:37:31,640 it would remodulate, closing the tunnel 652 00:37:31,640 --> 00:37:33,381 so none of the soldiers could get inside. 653 00:37:33,381 --> 00:37:35,513 The problem is, the Breen use base-duodeca coding, 654 00:37:35,513 --> 00:37:37,472 which is, like, really hard to hack. 655 00:37:37,472 --> 00:37:39,735 Remember when I was talking about all the odd jobs 656 00:37:39,735 --> 00:37:41,345 that I used to have? 657 00:37:41,345 --> 00:37:43,565 - Uh, yes? - [Stamets gasps] 658 00:37:43,565 --> 00:37:45,915 There was a stint where I fixed 659 00:37:45,915 --> 00:37:48,483 comms relays near Hysperia. 660 00:37:48,483 --> 00:37:52,617 Hysperians really know how to party, by the way, 661 00:37:52,617 --> 00:37:54,227 but it's another story. 662 00:37:54,227 --> 00:37:57,318 Point is, we'd do remote repairs using 663 00:37:57,318 --> 00:37:59,668 concentrated positron beams, 664 00:37:59,668 --> 00:38:03,019 which can be set to pulse at pretty much any frequency. 665 00:38:03,019 --> 00:38:04,629 We-we could direct 666 00:38:04,629 --> 00:38:07,284 a positron beam right to where the tunnel meets 667 00:38:07,284 --> 00:38:09,112 the Archive's shields, and then, if we set the beam 668 00:38:09,112 --> 00:38:11,375 to a different frequency... 669 00:38:11,375 --> 00:38:13,595 That's it. Do it again. 670 00:38:13,595 --> 00:38:15,727 BOTH: The tunnel would automatically close! 671 00:38:15,727 --> 00:38:17,076 ADIRA: Yeah, but eventually, they're gonna 672 00:38:17,076 --> 00:38:19,122 realize the error and-and correct it. 673 00:38:19,122 --> 00:38:22,255 Yes, but, hopefully, by then, our team's already out. 674 00:38:22,255 --> 00:38:25,084 - Great idea. - I live to serve. 675 00:38:25,084 --> 00:38:27,348 Commander, we have a solution, 676 00:38:27,348 --> 00:38:29,306 but it'll take a few minutes. 677 00:38:29,306 --> 00:38:31,439 RAYNER: We'll do our best to survive that long. 678 00:38:31,439 --> 00:38:33,658 [panting] 679 00:38:33,658 --> 00:38:35,921 They'll come into this intersection here, 680 00:38:35,921 --> 00:38:38,141 they'll fan out and look for us, I'm guessing in groups of four. 681 00:38:38,141 --> 00:38:40,491 Okay, I see a few places where we can hit them from, 682 00:38:40,491 --> 00:38:42,667 depending on their arrival position. 683 00:38:43,712 --> 00:38:45,757 No. There. 684 00:38:45,757 --> 00:38:47,803 We'll be hidden by shelving, but we'll have clear 685 00:38:47,803 --> 00:38:49,935 sight lines wherever they come in. 686 00:38:52,721 --> 00:38:54,331 You think like a hunter. 687 00:38:54,331 --> 00:38:56,115 Had to, to survive the Breen. 688 00:38:56,115 --> 00:38:57,900 STAMETS: We're closing the tunnel now, Commander, 689 00:38:57,900 --> 00:38:59,815 but some of the Breen got through. 690 00:39:01,120 --> 00:39:03,035 RAYNER: We'll be ready. 691 00:39:03,993 --> 00:39:06,082 [speaking Breen] 692 00:39:11,174 --> 00:39:12,610 Whatever it is you're talking about, 693 00:39:12,610 --> 00:39:14,046 it isn't your only problem. 694 00:39:14,046 --> 00:39:16,875 Someone just took out one of your troops. 695 00:39:16,875 --> 00:39:19,617 I told you Discovery was here. 696 00:39:19,617 --> 00:39:22,011 [speaking Breen] 697 00:39:28,583 --> 00:39:31,716 [thudding] 698 00:39:33,849 --> 00:39:35,154 [weapon firing] 699 00:39:35,154 --> 00:39:37,113 [static] 700 00:39:38,984 --> 00:39:40,464 RAYNER: There's more of that down here, 701 00:39:40,464 --> 00:39:42,074 you gelatinous assholes! 702 00:39:42,074 --> 00:39:45,687 [weapons firing] 703 00:39:45,687 --> 00:39:47,515 Send me down there. 704 00:39:47,515 --> 00:39:49,473 I've beaten Starfleet in close quarters. 705 00:39:49,473 --> 00:39:51,127 Do you think I'm a fool? 706 00:39:51,127 --> 00:39:54,478 I would never miss the chance to bring L'ak back. 707 00:39:54,478 --> 00:39:56,785 And you don't have to keep losing soldiers. 708 00:39:56,785 --> 00:39:59,352 We will sacrifice as many as it takes. 709 00:39:59,352 --> 00:40:01,311 Redirect all forces in the facility 710 00:40:01,311 --> 00:40:03,139 to that sector immediately. 711 00:40:03,139 --> 00:40:05,271 [responds in Breen] 712 00:40:05,271 --> 00:40:08,231 He doesn't give a shit about L'ak. 713 00:40:09,319 --> 00:40:11,364 Or any of you. 714 00:40:11,364 --> 00:40:13,628 You know that, right? 715 00:40:17,545 --> 00:40:19,329 Hang on. Hang on. Hang on. 716 00:40:19,329 --> 00:40:20,722 Book's been shot. 717 00:40:20,722 --> 00:40:22,158 Book. Hold on. Let me take a look. 718 00:40:22,158 --> 00:40:23,551 BOOK: Oh, easy. 719 00:40:23,551 --> 00:40:26,815 - It's not that bad. - Abdominal cavity. 720 00:40:26,815 --> 00:40:28,817 I can't treat this here. We need to get you to sickbay. 721 00:40:28,817 --> 00:40:30,471 What's the captain's status? 722 00:40:30,471 --> 00:40:31,907 No change. She's still in it. 723 00:40:31,907 --> 00:40:33,343 Discovery, report. 724 00:40:33,343 --> 00:40:34,736 RHYS: We disrupted the tunnel, 725 00:40:34,736 --> 00:40:36,520 but they'll have it fixed soon. 726 00:40:36,520 --> 00:40:38,130 And we can't take this plasma storm much longer. 727 00:40:38,130 --> 00:40:40,872 What do you want us to do, Commander? 728 00:40:41,830 --> 00:40:44,006 Five more minutes. 729 00:40:44,006 --> 00:40:47,618 If the captain's not conscious by then, we evacuate. 730 00:40:47,618 --> 00:40:49,925 Contact the Archive, have them ready to lower shields 731 00:40:49,925 --> 00:40:51,927 just long enough for us to beam out. 732 00:40:51,927 --> 00:40:53,972 Wait. What about the clue? 733 00:40:53,972 --> 00:40:56,279 Clue won't matter if we're all dead. 734 00:40:56,279 --> 00:40:58,673 No, no, no, no, we can't. 735 00:40:58,673 --> 00:41:00,283 RAYNER: Book, listen, 736 00:41:00,283 --> 00:41:03,286 I know transporting means we could lose her... 737 00:41:04,461 --> 00:41:07,420 ...but if we stay, we most definitely will. 738 00:41:07,420 --> 00:41:09,422 I'm sorry. 739 00:41:22,523 --> 00:41:24,525 I'm sorry. 740 00:41:24,525 --> 00:41:26,222 I needed a minute. 741 00:41:26,222 --> 00:41:28,529 Your time is almost up. 742 00:41:29,530 --> 00:41:31,532 I know. 743 00:41:34,186 --> 00:41:36,406 I've tried everything. 744 00:41:38,974 --> 00:41:40,758 There's nothing else I can do. 745 00:41:43,935 --> 00:41:46,721 I don't want to die in here. 746 00:41:47,983 --> 00:41:50,376 Are you afraid of death? 747 00:41:54,642 --> 00:41:56,731 Not really. 748 00:41:58,559 --> 00:42:00,691 I'm afraid a lot. 749 00:42:04,129 --> 00:42:06,741 But not of death. 750 00:42:06,741 --> 00:42:08,743 I'm surprised to hear that. 751 00:42:08,743 --> 00:42:10,788 The great Michael Burnham, 752 00:42:10,788 --> 00:42:12,790 afraid? 753 00:42:12,790 --> 00:42:15,358 More than I'd like to admit. 754 00:42:19,101 --> 00:42:21,625 Of failing. 755 00:42:21,625 --> 00:42:23,932 Not being enough. 756 00:42:24,889 --> 00:42:28,153 A good enough captain... 757 00:42:28,153 --> 00:42:30,199 friend, 758 00:42:30,199 --> 00:42:32,288 partner. 759 00:42:34,551 --> 00:42:36,597 Sometimes... 760 00:42:38,120 --> 00:42:40,688 ...it drives me, that fear. 761 00:42:44,692 --> 00:42:47,259 And I hate that. 762 00:42:47,259 --> 00:42:49,566 [sighs] 763 00:42:49,566 --> 00:42:51,742 I hate it so much. 764 00:42:51,742 --> 00:42:53,962 It makes me feel... 765 00:42:57,008 --> 00:42:59,054 Makes me feel small. 766 00:43:00,708 --> 00:43:02,448 And weak. 767 00:43:02,448 --> 00:43:04,537 [inhales sharply] 768 00:43:07,279 --> 00:43:09,325 Ashamed. 769 00:43:11,414 --> 00:43:14,112 Sounds hard to live like that. 770 00:43:14,112 --> 00:43:16,201 [sniffles] 771 00:43:18,029 --> 00:43:20,075 Well, I've been working on it. 772 00:43:22,773 --> 00:43:24,775 But it's always there. 773 00:43:27,212 --> 00:43:30,389 It actually feels good to say it out loud, 774 00:43:30,389 --> 00:43:32,653 even if you're not really Book. 775 00:43:34,698 --> 00:43:36,874 I should've told him that. 776 00:43:38,484 --> 00:43:41,009 Why I pulled back. 777 00:43:43,489 --> 00:43:45,100 But I was afraid 778 00:43:45,100 --> 00:43:47,189 I'd failed him. 779 00:43:49,234 --> 00:43:51,280 Or me. 780 00:43:52,411 --> 00:43:55,110 And so it was easier to just... 781 00:43:58,200 --> 00:44:00,550 [sighs] 782 00:44:00,550 --> 00:44:02,595 Well, anyhow. 783 00:44:03,596 --> 00:44:06,382 Can you at least tell me what the test was? 784 00:44:08,863 --> 00:44:10,734 Before the lights go out. 785 00:44:12,780 --> 00:44:14,782 No need. 786 00:44:15,957 --> 00:44:18,046 You've passed. 787 00:44:18,046 --> 00:44:19,743 [lights clacking on] 788 00:44:25,793 --> 00:44:27,490 How? 789 00:44:27,490 --> 00:44:29,057 If you're going to be the one to protect 790 00:44:29,057 --> 00:44:30,972 what the Progenitors left behind, 791 00:44:30,972 --> 00:44:32,930 you'll need to know yourself. 792 00:44:32,930 --> 00:44:36,107 Be able to be honest with yourself. 793 00:44:36,107 --> 00:44:38,762 Especially with the things that are hard to look at. 794 00:44:39,807 --> 00:44:41,809 Fear, guilt. 795 00:44:42,853 --> 00:44:45,726 The things you may be vulnerable to. 796 00:44:45,726 --> 00:44:48,163 Most can't admit those things to themselves. 797 00:44:48,163 --> 00:44:51,340 That you can is the only way you can be trusted 798 00:44:51,340 --> 00:44:54,299 to do the right thing with so much power. 799 00:44:54,299 --> 00:44:56,606 [exhales] 800 00:44:56,606 --> 00:44:59,522 Congratulations, Michael Burnham. 801 00:45:00,741 --> 00:45:02,699 Thank you. 802 00:45:05,093 --> 00:45:07,138 That's one hell of a test. 803 00:45:10,751 --> 00:45:12,274 Damn. 804 00:45:12,274 --> 00:45:14,319 [sniffles] 805 00:45:14,319 --> 00:45:16,365 You don't mess around, do you? 806 00:45:16,365 --> 00:45:19,803 There's a crystal in Viewing Room 7. 807 00:45:19,803 --> 00:45:21,413 Once you wake up, 808 00:45:21,413 --> 00:45:23,241 just go in, get it 809 00:45:23,241 --> 00:45:25,026 and break it open. 810 00:45:25,026 --> 00:45:26,941 The clue's hidden inside. 811 00:45:28,594 --> 00:45:30,640 Okay. 812 00:45:31,772 --> 00:45:33,556 I guess I should head back, then. 813 00:45:34,600 --> 00:45:36,907 There's one more thing you need to know first. 814 00:45:36,907 --> 00:45:39,692 About something inside your final destination. 815 00:45:41,172 --> 00:45:43,261 The way to get through it. 816 00:45:49,137 --> 00:45:50,747 Book. 817 00:45:50,747 --> 00:45:52,096 Hey. 818 00:45:52,096 --> 00:45:53,445 - Michael. - CULBER: Captain. 819 00:45:53,445 --> 00:45:55,534 - Michael. - Book, you're hurt. 820 00:45:57,885 --> 00:45:59,277 [panting]: What happened to you? 821 00:45:59,277 --> 00:46:01,018 What happened? 822 00:46:01,018 --> 00:46:02,628 I'll be okay. 823 00:46:02,628 --> 00:46:03,934 BURNHAM: What's our status? 824 00:46:03,934 --> 00:46:05,153 We need to evacuate now. 825 00:46:05,153 --> 00:46:06,589 Breen are here, more are coming. 826 00:46:06,589 --> 00:46:08,721 I know where the final clue is. 827 00:46:08,721 --> 00:46:09,810 We need to get there first. 828 00:46:09,810 --> 00:46:11,159 Let's move. 829 00:46:12,116 --> 00:46:14,162 ♪ 830 00:46:17,034 --> 00:46:19,297 Commander Rhys, are you ready? 831 00:46:19,297 --> 00:46:21,734 RHYS: On your mark. Archive's standing by to lower shields, 832 00:46:21,734 --> 00:46:23,867 but the Breen reinforcements are almost there. 833 00:46:23,867 --> 00:46:25,390 RAYNER: How much time do we have? 834 00:46:25,390 --> 00:46:26,609 RHYS: 30 seconds, if you're lucky. 835 00:46:26,609 --> 00:46:28,393 BURNHAM: It's enough. 836 00:46:29,351 --> 00:46:30,700 [grunts] 837 00:46:36,271 --> 00:46:38,490 Commander, now! Energize! 838 00:46:48,587 --> 00:46:50,633 Are Book and Culber in sickbay? 839 00:46:50,633 --> 00:46:51,852 Aye, Captain. 840 00:46:51,852 --> 00:46:53,244 [grunts] 841 00:46:53,244 --> 00:46:54,724 What's the status of the Archive? 842 00:46:54,724 --> 00:46:56,117 Hy'Rell said several archivists were injured, 843 00:46:56,117 --> 00:46:57,814 - but none critically. - RAYNER: Yet. 844 00:46:57,814 --> 00:46:59,424 With reinforcements beaming in, 845 00:46:59,424 --> 00:47:01,383 - it won't last long. - RHYS: Figured they'd need help. 846 00:47:01,383 --> 00:47:02,863 I sent Gallo to work on our shield emitters. 847 00:47:02,863 --> 00:47:04,952 Good idea. Commander Jemison, 848 00:47:04,952 --> 00:47:07,955 have Gallo's team route all the available power to your station. 849 00:47:07,955 --> 00:47:10,044 Commander Asha, get ready to take us out into the open 850 00:47:10,044 --> 00:47:12,524 - and draw the Breen away from the Archive. - BOTH: Aye, Captain. 851 00:47:15,005 --> 00:47:16,615 All right, Asha. 852 00:47:16,615 --> 00:47:18,704 Let's fly. 853 00:47:28,410 --> 00:47:30,499 Primarch, we have Discovery on scans. 854 00:47:30,499 --> 00:47:31,935 They're hailing us. 855 00:47:31,935 --> 00:47:34,111 Put them through. 856 00:47:34,111 --> 00:47:35,939 Primarch Ruhn, 857 00:47:35,939 --> 00:47:38,899 your business is with us, not with the Archive. 858 00:47:38,899 --> 00:47:40,552 They no longer have the item you desire. 859 00:47:40,552 --> 00:47:42,076 So you do? 860 00:47:42,076 --> 00:47:44,556 And if you fire on us, you'll destroy the clue. 861 00:47:44,556 --> 00:47:47,124 If you do not send me the entire set of clues 862 00:47:47,124 --> 00:47:50,258 immediately, I will destroy the Archive. 863 00:47:51,302 --> 00:47:52,738 NAYA: Captain, the dreadnaught's 864 00:47:52,738 --> 00:47:54,479 charging some sort of energy weapon. 865 00:47:54,479 --> 00:47:56,351 Primarch, wait! 866 00:47:56,351 --> 00:47:58,266 There are a thousand innocent lives in that Archive. 867 00:47:58,266 --> 00:48:00,137 Take this as your final warning. 868 00:48:00,137 --> 00:48:01,225 [speaks Breen] 869 00:48:08,885 --> 00:48:12,410 BRYCE: Captain, Hy'Rell's reporting significant injuries. 870 00:48:14,151 --> 00:48:15,674 RUHN: Give me the clues, 871 00:48:15,674 --> 00:48:18,808 or more blood will be on your hands. 872 00:48:26,033 --> 00:48:28,035 First I'll need your assurance 873 00:48:28,035 --> 00:48:29,993 that the Archive and everyone in it 874 00:48:29,993 --> 00:48:31,864 will not be harmed any further. 875 00:48:31,864 --> 00:48:33,823 RAYNER: Captain? 876 00:48:33,823 --> 00:48:36,826 RUHN: You are in no position to bargain. 877 00:48:36,826 --> 00:48:38,697 I am if you want the clues. 878 00:48:38,697 --> 00:48:40,090 Now swear on it! 879 00:48:40,090 --> 00:48:42,919 A tergun to spare the Archive 880 00:48:42,919 --> 00:48:45,400 and all its inhabitants. 881 00:48:45,400 --> 00:48:48,229 A tergun is a sacred Breen oath. 882 00:48:48,229 --> 00:48:50,579 You expect me to swear one 883 00:48:50,579 --> 00:48:52,581 with a human? 884 00:48:52,581 --> 00:48:55,062 That is exactly what I expect. 885 00:48:55,062 --> 00:48:57,890 I need a moment to consider. 886 00:48:57,890 --> 00:48:59,805 Tilly, get the rest of the clues up here. 887 00:48:59,805 --> 00:49:01,155 We need to finish the map 888 00:49:01,155 --> 00:49:02,634 so we can find where the tech is hidden. 889 00:49:02,634 --> 00:49:04,680 On it. 890 00:49:04,680 --> 00:49:06,856 Why would she do this? 891 00:49:06,856 --> 00:49:10,338 The Federation's compassion has always been its weakness. 892 00:49:10,338 --> 00:49:11,730 To save the few, 893 00:49:11,730 --> 00:49:13,254 they will risk the many. 894 00:49:13,254 --> 00:49:15,256 It could be a trick, Primarch. 895 00:49:15,256 --> 00:49:16,866 She would not risk that. 896 00:49:16,866 --> 00:49:18,824 Not after seeing what our weapons can do. 897 00:49:20,217 --> 00:49:22,176 Reopen communications. 898 00:49:22,176 --> 00:49:24,091 They're ready, Captain. 899 00:49:24,091 --> 00:49:26,049 BURNHAM: Put them through. 900 00:49:26,049 --> 00:49:28,573 RUHN: I will grant you tergun. 901 00:49:28,573 --> 00:49:31,881 I will spare the Archive and all those inside. 902 00:49:31,881 --> 00:49:33,404 Deviate from our agreement, 903 00:49:33,404 --> 00:49:36,625 and they will die excruciating deaths. 904 00:49:36,625 --> 00:49:38,888 Stand by for transport. Discovery out. 905 00:49:38,888 --> 00:49:40,977 - Tilly! - I'm here, I'm here. 906 00:49:47,070 --> 00:49:48,332 Last clue. 907 00:49:48,332 --> 00:49:50,421 Here we go. 908 00:49:52,119 --> 00:49:55,165 [zapping] 909 00:50:16,969 --> 00:50:18,928 TILLY: That's it. 910 00:50:18,928 --> 00:50:22,105 The coordinates to the Progenitors' technology. 911 00:50:22,105 --> 00:50:24,194 Get a scan of that map to Stamets. 912 00:50:24,194 --> 00:50:26,718 - Have him stand by to jump. - TILLY: Aye, Captain. 913 00:50:29,678 --> 00:50:31,593 Prepare to vent main shuttle bay 914 00:50:31,593 --> 00:50:33,899 and all plasma from both nacelles. 915 00:50:35,814 --> 00:50:38,339 You heard your captain, get to it. 916 00:50:38,339 --> 00:50:39,601 CREW: Aye, Commander. 917 00:50:41,603 --> 00:50:43,083 Primarch, 918 00:50:43,083 --> 00:50:44,867 we have received an item from Discovery 919 00:50:44,867 --> 00:50:46,129 via transport. 920 00:50:46,129 --> 00:50:48,218 Materialize it. 921 00:50:49,611 --> 00:50:51,526 Is the object authentic? 922 00:50:51,526 --> 00:50:53,397 It is. 923 00:50:53,397 --> 00:50:55,486 Good. 924 00:51:07,194 --> 00:51:09,892 Lock onto Discovery, prepare to fire. 925 00:51:09,892 --> 00:51:11,111 What? No! 926 00:51:12,634 --> 00:51:14,853 You'd be starting a war 927 00:51:14,853 --> 00:51:16,681 with the Federation. 928 00:51:16,681 --> 00:51:18,292 All the Breen factions will be drawn in. 929 00:51:18,292 --> 00:51:19,467 They could turn against us. 930 00:51:19,467 --> 00:51:21,121 RUHN: "Us"? 931 00:51:21,121 --> 00:51:22,774 So you're a Breen now? 932 00:51:22,774 --> 00:51:26,169 I am the wife of the Scion. 933 00:51:26,169 --> 00:51:28,432 The dead Scion. 934 00:51:28,432 --> 00:51:30,086 [speaking Breen] 935 00:51:32,871 --> 00:51:35,178 - They're locking onto us. - Evasive maneuvers. 936 00:51:35,178 --> 00:51:36,484 Everybody hold tight. 937 00:51:36,484 --> 00:51:37,833 Commander Stamets, are you ready? 938 00:51:37,833 --> 00:51:39,269 STAMETS: Standing by, Captain. 939 00:51:39,269 --> 00:51:40,749 We're going to vent and jump simultaneously. 940 00:51:40,749 --> 00:51:41,967 Black Alert. 941 00:51:41,967 --> 00:51:43,708 [alert sounding] 942 00:51:43,708 --> 00:51:46,015 Incoming. 943 00:51:48,235 --> 00:51:49,366 Damage report. 944 00:51:49,366 --> 00:51:51,412 I'm losing lateral thrusters! 945 00:51:51,412 --> 00:51:54,066 Damage is reported on Decks 5, 14 and 18. 946 00:51:54,066 --> 00:51:56,460 - They're firing again. - Fire back and hold steady! 947 00:51:58,680 --> 00:52:00,029 Structural integrity is weakening. 948 00:52:00,029 --> 00:52:01,639 Shields down to 30%. 949 00:52:01,639 --> 00:52:03,467 - Captain? - Keep holding. 950 00:52:04,599 --> 00:52:06,905 - [grunts] - JEMISON: Shields are collapsing! 951 00:52:06,905 --> 00:52:08,255 On my mark. 952 00:52:10,257 --> 00:52:11,823 Now! 953 00:52:27,796 --> 00:52:29,841 [grunting] 954 00:52:31,930 --> 00:52:33,758 Is everybody all right? 955 00:52:33,758 --> 00:52:35,064 Aye, Captain. 956 00:52:35,064 --> 00:52:36,674 - Aye, Captain. - Aye, Captain. 957 00:52:36,674 --> 00:52:38,372 BURNHAM: Commander Asha, where are we? 958 00:52:38,372 --> 00:52:41,462 - 22 light-years off target. - Commander Stamets? 959 00:52:41,462 --> 00:52:44,247 STAMETS: I'm not sure what happened. The spore drive malfunctioned. 960 00:52:44,247 --> 00:52:46,771 The sensors say it was damaged by the Breen assault. 961 00:52:46,771 --> 00:52:49,209 We cannot jump again until it is fixed. 962 00:52:49,209 --> 00:52:51,646 Warp drive is also damaged, Captain. 963 00:52:51,646 --> 00:52:52,690 Looking into how bad. 964 00:52:52,690 --> 00:52:54,257 Keep me posted. 965 00:52:54,257 --> 00:52:55,650 Any casualties? 966 00:52:55,650 --> 00:52:57,304 A few minor injuries, that's it. 967 00:52:57,304 --> 00:52:58,740 Good. 968 00:52:58,740 --> 00:53:00,263 Lieutenant Tilly, considering maximum warp, 969 00:53:00,263 --> 00:53:01,525 how long will it take the Breen ship 970 00:53:01,525 --> 00:53:02,961 to get to the map coordinates? 971 00:53:02,961 --> 00:53:05,399 Six hours, give or take. 972 00:53:05,399 --> 00:53:08,097 Commander Rayner, I want all available personnel on repairs. 973 00:53:08,097 --> 00:53:10,360 They have five hours, and then we need to go. 974 00:53:10,360 --> 00:53:11,492 You got it. 975 00:53:11,492 --> 00:53:13,320 Smart move, by the way, Captain. 976 00:53:13,320 --> 00:53:16,279 Now Ruhn thinks we're dead. Advantage us. 977 00:53:16,279 --> 00:53:18,890 Someone once told me never turn my back on a Breen. 978 00:53:19,935 --> 00:53:21,719 They still might beat us to the coordinates. 979 00:53:21,719 --> 00:53:24,766 No, I learned something in the mindscape. 980 00:53:24,766 --> 00:53:26,811 Something we'll need to know when we get there. 981 00:53:26,811 --> 00:53:28,639 And I can't imagine Ruhn figuring it out. 982 00:53:28,639 --> 00:53:30,554 What about Moll? 983 00:53:36,125 --> 00:53:38,562 Primarch, we have confirmed 984 00:53:38,562 --> 00:53:41,217 debris and traces of warp plasma. 985 00:53:41,217 --> 00:53:43,654 Discovery has been destroyed. 986 00:53:45,700 --> 00:53:47,267 Good. 987 00:53:49,399 --> 00:53:51,358 Prepare to fire on the Archive. 988 00:53:55,362 --> 00:53:57,320 You swore a tergun. 989 00:53:58,843 --> 00:54:01,237 Don't make this any worse for your crew 990 00:54:01,237 --> 00:54:02,934 than you already have. 991 00:54:04,414 --> 00:54:06,764 Set a course for the map coordinates. 992 00:54:06,764 --> 00:54:08,810 The goal is L'ak. 993 00:54:08,810 --> 00:54:11,421 The goal is whatever I say it is. 994 00:54:11,421 --> 00:54:12,988 Recharge the weapons. 995 00:54:12,988 --> 00:54:15,469 Take her to The Chamber. 996 00:54:15,469 --> 00:54:18,472 But, Primarch, she... 997 00:54:20,300 --> 00:54:21,953 Take her! 998 00:54:23,390 --> 00:54:24,869 Yes, Primarch. 999 00:54:29,396 --> 00:54:30,788 No, damn it, wait! 1000 00:54:30,788 --> 00:54:32,268 If you destroy the Archive, 1001 00:54:32,268 --> 00:54:34,270 it won't just be the Federation coming after you. 1002 00:54:34,270 --> 00:54:36,446 It'll be other Breen, too. 1003 00:54:36,446 --> 00:54:38,840 As revenge for your dishonor. 1004 00:54:38,840 --> 00:54:40,711 With the Progenitors' power, 1005 00:54:40,711 --> 00:54:42,322 we will not worry. 1006 00:54:42,322 --> 00:54:44,019 But you don't have it yet. 1007 00:54:44,019 --> 00:54:45,237 Do you? 1008 00:54:49,807 --> 00:54:52,462 L'ak will never support your succession 1009 00:54:52,462 --> 00:54:55,204 if you kill me. 1010 00:54:55,204 --> 00:54:57,772 I don't need L'ak anymore. 1011 00:54:57,772 --> 00:54:59,861 Or you. 1012 00:55:01,993 --> 00:55:03,386 And there it is. 1013 00:55:03,386 --> 00:55:06,215 You don't give a damn about your Scion, 1014 00:55:06,215 --> 00:55:07,608 your oaths, 1015 00:55:07,608 --> 00:55:09,958 or the lives of your soldiers. 1016 00:55:09,958 --> 00:55:11,960 Would L'ak do this? 1017 00:55:11,960 --> 00:55:15,180 Would your Scion be this selfish? 1018 00:55:15,180 --> 00:55:17,139 He left. 1019 00:55:17,139 --> 00:55:19,054 For a human. 1020 00:55:19,054 --> 00:55:21,317 He loves me. 1021 00:55:21,317 --> 00:55:22,927 Yes. 1022 00:55:22,927 --> 00:55:24,799 But he left because of you. 1023 00:55:27,062 --> 00:55:28,933 Primarch, don't. 1024 00:55:28,933 --> 00:55:30,370 How dare you! 1025 00:55:31,196 --> 00:55:32,633 [grunting] 1026 00:55:35,331 --> 00:55:37,812 [Breen clamoring] 1027 00:55:49,867 --> 00:55:52,304 I am the wife of L'ak. 1028 00:55:52,304 --> 00:55:54,437 Scion 1029 00:55:54,437 --> 00:55:56,700 and true ruler of the Imperium. 1030 00:56:02,532 --> 00:56:04,578 We will get him back. 1031 00:56:06,754 --> 00:56:09,321 Long will he reign. 1032 00:56:18,722 --> 00:56:20,550 Long will he reign. 1033 00:56:23,684 --> 00:56:25,903 Long will he reign. 1034 00:56:25,903 --> 00:56:27,992 Long will he reign. 1035 00:56:29,124 --> 00:56:31,039 Long will he reign. 1036 00:56:37,088 --> 00:56:40,048 Captioning sponsored by CBS 1037 00:56:40,048 --> 00:56:43,094 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org