1 00:00:12,045 --> 00:00:14,878 0600 hours. 2 00:00:14,915 --> 00:00:17,213 Regeneration cycle complete. 3 00:00:17,251 --> 00:00:23,987 Daily Log, Seven of Nine, Stardate 15781.2. 4 00:00:24,057 --> 00:00:25,991 Today Ensign Kim and I 5 00:00:26,093 --> 00:00:27,857 will conduct a comprehensive diagnostic 6 00:00:27,895 --> 00:00:29,659 of the aft sensor array. 7 00:00:29,696 --> 00:00:33,132 I have allocated three hours, 20 minutes for the task 8 00:00:33,166 --> 00:00:34,656 and an additional 17 minutes 9 00:00:34,701 --> 00:00:38,001 for Ensign Kim's usual conversational digressions. 10 00:00:38,038 --> 00:00:39,802 I am scheduled to take 11 00:00:39,840 --> 00:00:41,774 a nutritional supplement at 1500 hours, 12 00:00:41,808 --> 00:00:44,573 engage in one hour of cardiovascular activity, 13 00:00:44,611 --> 00:00:47,012 then I intend to review a text the Doctor recommended 14 00:00:47,047 --> 00:00:48,981 entitled A Christmas Carol. 15 00:00:49,016 --> 00:00:51,713 He believes it will have educational value. 16 00:00:51,752 --> 00:00:53,083 End log. 17 00:01:00,494 --> 00:01:02,155 I'll get this. 18 00:01:02,195 --> 00:01:03,754 Don't give me any hints. 19 00:01:03,797 --> 00:01:06,061 I have no intention of doing so. 20 00:01:06,099 --> 00:01:08,158 Ensign. 21 00:01:08,201 --> 00:01:09,168 Hi, Seven. 22 00:01:09,202 --> 00:01:10,636 Are you ready to begin 23 00:01:10,671 --> 00:01:12,196 our sensor diagnostic? 24 00:01:12,239 --> 00:01:13,798 Is it 0600 already? 25 00:01:13,840 --> 00:01:15,968 We've been playing all night. 26 00:01:16,009 --> 00:01:17,636 Vulcan kal-toh. 27 00:01:17,678 --> 00:01:19,737 For a game of logic, 28 00:01:19,780 --> 00:01:21,748 you'd be surprised at how addictive it is. 29 00:01:21,782 --> 00:01:23,978 Give me a few more minutes to figure this out. 30 00:01:24,084 --> 00:01:25,848 You should attend to your duties, Ensign. 31 00:01:25,886 --> 00:01:27,047 I'll accept your forfeit. 32 00:01:28,589 --> 00:01:29,988 No way. 33 00:01:30,057 --> 00:01:32,287 This is the closest I've ever come to beating you 34 00:01:32,326 --> 00:01:34,260 and I'm not giving up now. 35 00:01:41,335 --> 00:01:42,359 Ahh... 36 00:01:46,607 --> 00:01:48,666 Impressive. 37 00:01:48,709 --> 00:01:50,643 Elementary spatial harmonics. 38 00:01:50,677 --> 00:01:52,145 Are you ready now? 39 00:01:52,179 --> 00:01:54,375 Yeah. Sure. 40 00:02:03,590 --> 00:02:05,058 I would have gotten that. 41 00:02:08,261 --> 00:02:10,559 Is there anything you don't know? 42 00:02:10,597 --> 00:02:11,962 I was Borg. 43 00:02:12,032 --> 00:02:13,500 "l was Borg." 44 00:02:13,533 --> 00:02:14,557 That's what you always say. 45 00:02:14,601 --> 00:02:15,591 But what does it mean? 46 00:02:15,636 --> 00:02:17,968 You have the knowledge of 10,000 species in your head? 47 00:02:18,038 --> 00:02:19,870 Not exactly. 48 00:02:19,906 --> 00:02:20,964 Each drone's experiences 49 00:02:21,008 --> 00:02:22,908 are processed by the collective. 50 00:02:22,943 --> 00:02:24,877 Only useful information is retained. 51 00:02:24,911 --> 00:02:26,276 Still, that probably makes you 52 00:02:26,313 --> 00:02:28,179 the most intelligent human being alive. 53 00:02:28,215 --> 00:02:29,808 Probably. 54 00:02:29,850 --> 00:02:31,477 So what do you need the rest of us for? 55 00:02:33,320 --> 00:02:34,481 Forget I asked. 56 00:02:36,156 --> 00:02:37,453 What was that? 57 00:02:37,491 --> 00:02:39,220 We just dropped out of warp. 58 00:02:39,259 --> 00:02:40,954 What's the problem? 59 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:42,894 We were hit by some kind of shock wave. 60 00:02:42,929 --> 00:02:43,953 Source? 61 00:02:43,997 --> 00:02:45,260 Checking. 62 00:02:45,298 --> 00:02:46,925 Hold on. 63 00:02:46,967 --> 00:02:49,129 I just lost all my sensor readings. 64 00:02:49,169 --> 00:02:51,968 The computer is bringing up some kind of message, 65 00:02:52,005 --> 00:02:53,268 but I can't access it. 66 00:02:53,306 --> 00:02:55,138 You better take a look at this. 67 00:02:55,175 --> 00:02:56,370 I can see it. 68 00:02:56,410 --> 00:02:57,673 What is it? 69 00:02:57,711 --> 00:03:00,009 I have no idea. 70 00:03:00,047 --> 00:03:02,141 My command codes aren't working. 71 00:03:02,182 --> 00:03:05,117 The computer says I have insufficient clearance 72 00:03:05,152 --> 00:03:06,449 to access the message. 73 00:03:08,155 --> 00:03:10,123 We can't function like this. 74 00:03:10,157 --> 00:03:12,421 I'm going to get Harry up here to trace the source. 75 00:03:12,459 --> 00:03:14,928 Don't do anything. I'll take care of this. 76 00:03:21,735 --> 00:03:23,703 Send all sensor data about the particle wave 77 00:03:23,737 --> 00:03:24,795 to my ready room. 78 00:03:24,838 --> 00:03:27,569 Tom, disengage engines and hold position here. 79 00:03:27,607 --> 00:03:28,768 Captain... 80 00:03:28,809 --> 00:03:29,833 what's going on? 81 00:03:31,545 --> 00:03:33,536 I can't explain right now. 82 00:03:33,580 --> 00:03:36,208 Don't discuss any of this with the rest of the crew. 83 00:03:36,249 --> 00:03:38,650 I'l have further instructions for you soon. 84 00:05:34,601 --> 00:05:36,535 Computer, seal the doors to this room. 85 00:05:36,570 --> 00:05:38,538 No entry without my authorization. 86 00:05:38,572 --> 00:05:40,597 Doors are sealed. 87 00:05:42,609 --> 00:05:45,909 Access secured data file: Omega one. 88 00:05:45,946 --> 00:05:48,278 Voiceprint confirmed. 89 00:05:48,315 --> 00:05:49,805 State clearance code. 90 00:05:49,850 --> 00:05:55,152 Janeway-one-one-five-three-red, clearance level 10. 91 00:05:55,188 --> 00:05:56,917 Confirmed. 92 00:05:56,957 --> 00:05:59,858 Sensors have detected the Omega phenomenon 93 00:05:59,893 --> 00:06:03,158 within 1.2 light-years of this vessel. 94 00:06:03,196 --> 00:06:06,655 Implement the Omega Directive immediately. 95 00:06:06,700 --> 00:06:09,601 All other priorities have been rescinded. 96 00:06:15,242 --> 00:06:17,336 Display sensor data. 97 00:06:20,580 --> 00:06:23,208 I've been informed this is a highly classified mission. 98 00:06:23,250 --> 00:06:26,185 Information will be provided on a need-to-know basis-- 99 00:06:26,219 --> 00:06:27,186 Captain's orders. 100 00:06:27,220 --> 00:06:29,120 Classified? By who? 101 00:06:29,155 --> 00:06:31,249 We're 60,000 light-years from Starfleet. 102 00:06:31,291 --> 00:06:32,952 Like I said, need-to-know. 103 00:06:33,026 --> 00:06:34,221 B'Elanna, she wants you to install 104 00:06:34,261 --> 00:06:36,696 multiphasic shielding around the warp core. 105 00:06:36,730 --> 00:06:39,199 I've never seen this shield configuration. 106 00:06:39,232 --> 00:06:41,963 I'd like to run a couple of computer simulations 107 00:06:42,068 --> 00:06:43,558 - to make sure it's stable. - No time. 108 00:06:43,603 --> 00:06:45,594 She needs this done by 1100 hours. 109 00:06:45,639 --> 00:06:47,334 11007? I don't think that's possible. 110 00:06:47,374 --> 00:06:48,466 Make it possible. 111 00:06:48,508 --> 00:06:49,907 Are we attempting to protect 112 00:06:49,943 --> 00:06:52,241 the core from some form of subspace radiation? 113 00:06:52,279 --> 00:06:53,246 I don't know any more than you do. 114 00:06:53,280 --> 00:06:54,111 It will be difficult 115 00:06:54,147 --> 00:06:55,979 to complete the task, without more data. 116 00:06:56,082 --> 00:06:57,641 The data you've got will have to do. 117 00:06:57,684 --> 00:06:59,584 Tom, start modifying a shuttlecraft 118 00:06:59,619 --> 00:07:00,745 to withstand extreme 119 00:07:00,787 --> 00:07:03,518 thermal stress-- 12,000 Kelvins at least. 120 00:07:03,556 --> 00:07:04,523 Aye, sir. 121 00:07:04,557 --> 00:07:05,854 Does all this have anything to do 122 00:07:05,892 --> 00:07:08,020 with that secret message that the Captain received? 123 00:07:08,061 --> 00:07:09,153 What have you heard? 124 00:07:09,195 --> 00:07:10,526 Rumors, mostly. 125 00:07:10,563 --> 00:07:12,088 Janeway's been locked in her ready room 126 00:07:12,132 --> 00:07:13,861 for the last 16 hours... 127 00:07:13,900 --> 00:07:16,926 something about an Omega Directive. 128 00:07:16,970 --> 00:07:18,165 Omega? 129 00:07:18,204 --> 00:07:19,171 Ring a bell? 130 00:07:19,205 --> 00:07:21,674 Look, the speculation ends right here. 131 00:07:21,708 --> 00:07:23,676 Now, I expect you to carry out your assignments 132 00:07:23,710 --> 00:07:25,508 with a minimum of gossip, understood? 133 00:07:25,545 --> 00:07:26,910 I know it's hard not to wonder. 134 00:07:26,947 --> 00:07:28,472 Frankly, I'm curious myself, 135 00:07:28,515 --> 00:07:30,779 but the Captain was very adamant about this. 136 00:07:30,817 --> 00:07:32,581 Get going. 137 00:07:32,619 --> 00:07:34,485 The Captain wants to see you. 138 00:07:34,521 --> 00:07:35,613 I thought she might. 139 00:07:48,034 --> 00:07:49,468 Come in. 140 00:07:53,106 --> 00:07:55,700 What do you know about the Omega Directive? 141 00:07:55,742 --> 00:07:57,267 Everything you do, most likely. 142 00:07:58,611 --> 00:08:00,636 I thought as much. 143 00:08:00,680 --> 00:08:03,342 The Borg assimilated Starfleet Captains. 144 00:08:03,383 --> 00:08:06,318 You would possess all of their knowledge. 145 00:08:06,353 --> 00:08:07,684 That's correct. 146 00:08:07,721 --> 00:08:10,281 Do you intend to carry out the Directive? 147 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:11,586 Yes. 148 00:08:11,624 --> 00:08:14,821 Then sensors have detected the molecule. 149 00:08:14,861 --> 00:08:17,922 So it would appear, but we have to confirm it. 150 00:08:17,998 --> 00:08:19,159 "We"? 151 00:08:19,199 --> 00:08:21,395 You're going to help me carry out the Directive. 152 00:08:22,602 --> 00:08:23,797 Protocol forbids me 153 00:08:23,837 --> 00:08:26,431 from discussing this mission with any of my crew, 154 00:08:26,473 --> 00:08:28,942 but since you already know about it, 155 00:08:29,042 --> 00:08:31,443 my choice is to either work with you 156 00:08:31,478 --> 00:08:34,448 or... confine you to quarters. 157 00:08:34,481 --> 00:08:36,848 Perhaps you should do the latter. 158 00:08:36,883 --> 00:08:39,215 1 will not help you destroy Omega. 159 00:08:39,252 --> 00:08:40,913 It should be harnessed. 160 00:08:40,954 --> 00:08:42,115 That's impossible. 161 00:08:42,155 --> 00:08:43,645 The Borg believe otherwise. 162 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:45,419 Explain. 163 00:08:45,458 --> 00:08:47,222 On one occasion, we were able 164 00:08:47,260 --> 00:08:49,524 to create a single Omega molecule. 165 00:08:49,562 --> 00:08:50,791 We kept it stable 166 00:08:50,830 --> 00:08:52,730 for one-trillionth of a nanosecond 167 00:08:52,766 --> 00:08:54,131 before it destabilized. 168 00:08:54,167 --> 00:08:56,602 We didn't have enough boronite ore left 169 00:08:56,636 --> 00:08:59,230 to synthesize more, but the knowledge we gained 170 00:08:59,272 --> 00:09:02,435 allowed us to... refine our theories. 171 00:09:08,114 --> 00:09:09,275 The Borg have been waiting 172 00:09:09,315 --> 00:09:11,374 for the chance to test them out. 173 00:09:11,418 --> 00:09:13,182 Yes. 174 00:09:13,219 --> 00:09:15,278 But we never found another source of the ore... 175 00:09:15,321 --> 00:09:16,880 until now. 176 00:09:20,293 --> 00:09:23,092 Sorry... 177 00:09:23,129 --> 00:09:26,429 but if someone out there is experimenting with Omega, 178 00:09:26,466 --> 00:09:28,491 I'm under orders to stop them. 179 00:09:28,535 --> 00:09:31,698 Otherwise, this entire Quadrant would be at risk. 180 00:09:31,738 --> 00:09:32,933 Those orders are the result 181 00:09:33,039 --> 00:09:35,599 of Starfleet's ignorance and fear. 182 00:09:35,642 --> 00:09:38,407 I can alleviate your ignorance. 183 00:09:38,445 --> 00:09:39,412 As for your fear... 184 00:09:39,446 --> 00:09:40,470 Sometimes fear 185 00:09:40,513 --> 00:09:42,447 should be respected, Seven. 186 00:09:42,482 --> 00:09:44,416 Tell me... 187 00:09:44,451 --> 00:09:47,944 how many Borg were sacrificed during this experiment? 188 00:09:48,054 --> 00:09:52,218 29 vessels, 600,000 drones, but that is irrelevant. 189 00:09:52,258 --> 00:09:54,226 Not to me, not to my crew, 190 00:09:54,260 --> 00:09:55,921 and not to the people who live in this Quadrant. 191 00:09:55,962 --> 00:09:57,930 I'm going to neutralize this threat, Seven, 192 00:09:57,964 --> 00:09:59,227 with or without your help. 193 00:10:03,036 --> 00:10:05,403 1 will assist you. 194 00:10:05,438 --> 00:10:06,963 You will? 195 00:10:07,040 --> 00:10:08,201 I have waited many years 196 00:10:08,241 --> 00:10:09,936 to observe this molecule firsthand. 197 00:10:09,976 --> 00:10:13,002 1 will not deny myself that experience. 198 00:10:15,748 --> 00:10:17,648 All right. 199 00:10:23,490 --> 00:10:25,254 Go back to your cargo bay. 200 00:10:25,291 --> 00:10:28,454 Assemble all the data you have about Omega. 201 00:10:28,495 --> 00:10:30,759 I'll expect a report within the hour. 202 00:10:30,797 --> 00:10:33,289 I didn't realize you had 203 00:10:33,333 --> 00:10:35,927 such a strong scientific curiosity. 204 00:10:35,969 --> 00:10:37,835 Not curiosity... 205 00:10:37,871 --> 00:10:39,862 desire. 206 00:10:39,906 --> 00:10:41,533 Desire? 207 00:10:41,574 --> 00:10:45,533 Omega is infinitely complex, yet harmonious. 208 00:10:45,578 --> 00:10:49,242 To the Borg, it represents perfection. 209 00:10:49,282 --> 00:10:52,718 I wish to understand that perfection. 210 00:10:52,752 --> 00:10:55,312 The Borg's Holy Grail. 211 00:10:55,355 --> 00:10:56,982 Captain? 212 00:10:57,023 --> 00:10:59,117 Never mind. 213 00:10:59,159 --> 00:11:00,923 I'll see you in an hour. 214 00:11:16,242 --> 00:11:17,641 Arithrazine? What for? 215 00:11:17,677 --> 00:11:18,974 I'm going on an away mission. 216 00:11:19,012 --> 00:11:20,502 What are you planning to do-- 217 00:11:20,547 --> 00:11:21,946 stroll through a supernova? 218 00:11:21,981 --> 00:11:23,244 Something like that. 219 00:11:23,283 --> 00:11:25,274 20 milligrams-- when can you have it ready? 220 00:11:25,318 --> 00:11:27,412 Captain, arithrazine is used 221 00:11:27,453 --> 00:11:28,978 for the most severe cases of theta 222 00:11:29,022 --> 00:11:30,581 radiation poisoning. 223 00:11:30,623 --> 00:11:32,421 A physician must be present to monitor the treatment. 224 00:11:32,458 --> 00:11:33,926 That won't be possible. 225 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,689 Then I'm afraid I can't accommodate you. 226 00:11:35,728 --> 00:11:38,322 I'd be in violation of Starfleet medical protocols. 227 00:11:38,364 --> 00:11:40,389 Well, I'm overriding those protocols. 228 00:11:40,433 --> 00:11:42,765 Don't tell me-- 229 00:11:42,802 --> 00:11:45,772 "The Omega Directive," whatever that might be. 230 00:11:45,805 --> 00:11:47,671 The arithrazine, Doctor. 231 00:11:49,042 --> 00:11:50,771 It'll be ready in the morning. 232 00:11:50,810 --> 00:11:51,971 Have it sent to the shuttle bay. 233 00:11:52,011 --> 00:11:55,345 Captain, I don't know what's going on here, 234 00:11:55,381 --> 00:11:58,009 but I'd hate this to be the last time I ever see you. 235 00:11:58,051 --> 00:11:59,644 Please be careful. 236 00:11:59,686 --> 00:12:00,949 I will. 237 00:12:06,092 --> 00:12:09,528 I've analyzed the sensor logs using Borg algorithms. 238 00:12:09,562 --> 00:12:12,429 The shock wave we detected indicates not one 239 00:12:12,465 --> 00:12:15,435 but possibly hundreds of Omega molecules. 240 00:12:16,536 --> 00:12:17,970 Location? 241 00:12:18,004 --> 00:12:19,335 Within ten light-years. 242 00:12:19,372 --> 00:12:21,101 I'm having difficulty isolating 243 00:12:21,140 --> 00:12:23,131 the exact star system. 244 00:12:23,176 --> 00:12:24,405 Hundreds of molecules. 245 00:12:24,444 --> 00:12:25,843 That changes everything. 246 00:12:25,878 --> 00:12:27,846 A shuttle mission may be insufficient. 247 00:12:27,880 --> 00:12:30,349 We require the resources of this entire crew. 248 00:12:33,019 --> 00:12:34,987 We're going to need more firepower, 249 00:12:35,021 --> 00:12:37,149 more protection. 250 00:12:39,259 --> 00:12:41,660 Transfer your data to the Astrometrics Lab. 251 00:12:41,694 --> 00:12:43,184 I'll work on it there. 252 00:12:44,697 --> 00:12:46,859 Calibration complete. 253 00:12:46,899 --> 00:12:47,889 Phase modulator. 254 00:12:51,437 --> 00:12:52,962 Detonator circuits? 255 00:12:53,006 --> 00:12:54,804 On standby. 256 00:12:54,841 --> 00:12:57,606 We're ready to load the gravimetric charge. 257 00:13:01,781 --> 00:13:05,376 This looks like enough for a 50-isoton explosion. 258 00:13:05,418 --> 00:13:07,386 54, to be exact. 259 00:13:09,322 --> 00:13:11,313 What are we planning to do, blow up a small planet? 260 00:13:11,357 --> 00:13:13,189 I don't know. 261 00:13:13,226 --> 00:13:14,785 This warhead isn't standard issue. 262 00:13:14,827 --> 00:13:16,226 Who designed it, the Captain? 263 00:13:16,262 --> 00:13:17,696 Mr. Kim, you ask 264 00:13:17,730 --> 00:13:19,425 too many questions. 265 00:13:19,465 --> 00:13:20,864 Change of plans, gentlemen. 266 00:13:20,900 --> 00:13:23,335 Increase the charge to 80 isotons. 267 00:13:23,369 --> 00:13:24,495 Aye, Captain. 268 00:13:24,537 --> 00:13:25,595 Harry, when you're done here, 269 00:13:25,638 --> 00:13:27,663 give B'Elanna a hand with the shuttlecraft. 270 00:13:27,707 --> 00:13:28,970 She's reinforcing the hull. 271 00:13:29,075 --> 00:13:30,270 Right. 272 00:13:35,448 --> 00:13:38,509 Ensign Hickman thinks it's Species 8472. 273 00:13:38,551 --> 00:13:40,451 Pardon me? 274 00:13:40,486 --> 00:13:41,976 That's his theory. 275 00:13:42,088 --> 00:13:43,249 There's an opening in fluidic space 276 00:13:43,289 --> 00:13:45,314 and Captain Janeway has to shut it down. 277 00:13:45,358 --> 00:13:47,759 Want to know what I think? 278 00:13:47,794 --> 00:13:49,125 No. 279 00:13:50,930 --> 00:13:54,332 I think there's a type-6 protostar out there 280 00:13:54,367 --> 00:13:56,563 and the Captain's planning on detonating it 281 00:13:56,602 --> 00:13:57,763 and opening up a wormhole 282 00:13:57,804 --> 00:13:58,930 to the Alpha Quadrant. 283 00:13:58,971 --> 00:14:00,234 In theory, it's possible. 284 00:14:00,273 --> 00:14:02,037 And because she doesn't want to get her hopes up, 285 00:14:02,075 --> 00:14:03,907 she's not telling anybody. 286 00:14:03,943 --> 00:14:06,241 Then I wouldn't suggest getting your hopes up. 287 00:14:07,413 --> 00:14:08,380 Then what do you think it is? 288 00:14:08,414 --> 00:14:09,381 I do not engage 289 00:14:09,415 --> 00:14:11,042 in idle speculation. 290 00:14:11,084 --> 00:14:12,415 Oh, come on, Tuvok. 291 00:14:12,452 --> 00:14:13,544 Aren't you curious? 292 00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:16,419 Yes, but we have a task at hand. 293 00:14:16,456 --> 00:14:18,322 The phase modulator. 294 00:14:29,268 --> 00:14:31,259 Come in. 295 00:14:31,304 --> 00:14:33,398 Status report. 296 00:14:33,439 --> 00:14:34,838 Everything's going according to schedule. 297 00:14:34,874 --> 00:14:35,966 Good. 298 00:14:36,008 --> 00:14:38,978 The Omega Directive doesn't allow me to say much, 299 00:14:39,078 --> 00:14:41,069 but I want you to know what to expect. 300 00:14:41,114 --> 00:14:43,446 At 0600 hours, I'll be leaving 301 00:14:43,483 --> 00:14:45,144 in a shuttle with Seven of Nine. 302 00:14:46,519 --> 00:14:48,613 Would it be out of line to ask where you're going? 303 00:14:48,654 --> 00:14:50,281 I can tell you this. 304 00:14:50,323 --> 00:14:52,724 One of two things is going to happen. 305 00:14:52,759 --> 00:14:55,361 Either Seven and I will succeed on our mission 306 00:14:55,495 --> 00:14:57,122 and return within a few days, 307 00:14:57,163 --> 00:14:58,995 or your long-range sensors will detect 308 00:14:59,098 --> 00:15:01,590 a large explosion in subspace. 309 00:15:01,634 --> 00:15:03,796 If that occurs, you'll have less than ten seconds 310 00:15:03,836 --> 00:15:06,134 to jump to warp and get the hell out of here. 311 00:15:06,172 --> 00:15:08,937 Head for the Alpha Quadrant and don't look back. Understood? 312 00:15:10,710 --> 00:15:11,939 I always thought that Starfleet 313 00:15:11,978 --> 00:15:14,174 was run by duty-crazed bureaucrats, 314 00:15:14,213 --> 00:15:15,942 but I find it hard to believe that even they 315 00:15:16,048 --> 00:15:18,574 would order a Captain to go on a suicide mission. 316 00:15:18,618 --> 00:15:21,610 This shuttle excursion is your idea, isn't it? 317 00:15:23,089 --> 00:15:27,048 Let's just say I've had to amend the Directive, 318 00:15:27,093 --> 00:15:28,925 given the circumstances. 319 00:15:28,961 --> 00:15:31,521 But you have your orders and I expect you to follow them. 320 00:15:31,564 --> 00:15:33,123 That's expecting a lot. 321 00:15:33,166 --> 00:15:37,103 You're asking me to abandon my Captain and closest friend 322 00:15:37,136 --> 00:15:38,831 without even telling me why. 323 00:15:38,871 --> 00:15:40,066 If it were a simple matter of trust, 324 00:15:40,106 --> 00:15:41,767 I wouldn't hesitate to tell you. 325 00:15:43,176 --> 00:15:44,735 But we've encountered situations 326 00:15:44,777 --> 00:15:47,678 where information was taken from us by force. 327 00:15:47,713 --> 00:15:50,978 I can't allow knowledge of Omega to go beyond Voyager. 328 00:15:51,050 --> 00:15:52,950 That's a reasonable argument, 329 00:15:52,985 --> 00:15:54,817 but you're not always a reasonable woman. 330 00:15:54,854 --> 00:15:57,880 You're determined to protect this crew 331 00:15:57,924 --> 00:16:00,120 and this time, you've taken it too far. 332 00:16:00,159 --> 00:16:02,651 A dangerous mission-- fine, I'll acknowledge that-- 333 00:16:02,695 --> 00:16:04,220 but isn't it more likely to succeed 334 00:16:04,263 --> 00:16:06,595 with everyone behind you, working together? 335 00:16:06,632 --> 00:16:08,600 Ordinarily, I'd agree, 336 00:16:08,634 --> 00:16:11,433 but this Directive was issued many years ago. 337 00:16:11,471 --> 00:16:14,771 Starfleet didn't exactly have our predicament in mind, did it? 338 00:16:14,807 --> 00:16:18,038 Lost in the Delta Quadrant with no backup. 339 00:16:18,077 --> 00:16:21,479 I can't ignore the orders, 340 00:16:21,514 --> 00:16:24,074 but I won't ask the crew to risk their lives 341 00:16:24,116 --> 00:16:25,515 because of my obligation. 342 00:16:25,551 --> 00:16:27,110 "My obligation." 343 00:16:27,153 --> 00:16:28,951 That's where you're wrong. 344 00:16:28,988 --> 00:16:31,355 Voyager may be alone out here, but you're not. 345 00:16:31,390 --> 00:16:33,586 Let us help you. 346 00:16:33,626 --> 00:16:35,185 We'll keep classified information 347 00:16:35,228 --> 00:16:36,753 limited to the senior staff. 348 00:16:36,796 --> 00:16:39,128 We'll take every security precaution. 349 00:16:39,165 --> 00:16:42,294 Just don't try to do this alone. 350 00:16:50,610 --> 00:16:52,408 Assemble the troops. 351 00:16:57,049 --> 00:16:58,608 If we were in the Alpha Quadrant right now, 352 00:16:58,651 --> 00:17:00,517 we wouldn't be having this conversation. 353 00:17:00,553 --> 00:17:02,885 I'd be in contact with Starfleet Command 354 00:17:02,922 --> 00:17:04,412 and they'd send in a specialized team 355 00:17:04,457 --> 00:17:05,925 to deal with the crisis. 356 00:17:05,958 --> 00:17:08,427 In their absence, we're going to have to make do 357 00:17:08,461 --> 00:17:09,587 with the training I've received 358 00:17:09,629 --> 00:17:10,619 and the knowledge 359 00:17:10,663 --> 00:17:13,098 Seven of Nine has retained from the Borg. 360 00:17:15,101 --> 00:17:17,433 You've all seen this symbol. 361 00:17:17,470 --> 00:17:21,134 Omega... the last letter of the Greek alphabet-- 362 00:17:21,173 --> 00:17:22,641 chosen by Starfleet 363 00:17:22,675 --> 00:17:24,575 to represent a threat not only to the Federation 364 00:17:24,610 --> 00:17:26,669 but to the entire galaxy. 365 00:17:26,712 --> 00:17:29,682 Only starship captains and Federation flag officers 366 00:17:29,715 --> 00:17:32,207 have been briefed on the nature of this threat. 367 00:17:34,153 --> 00:17:36,713 What you're about to hear will not go beyond these bulkheads. 368 00:17:36,756 --> 00:17:37,780 Is that clear? 369 00:17:40,526 --> 00:17:41,823 Good. 370 00:17:53,005 --> 00:17:54,632 This is Omega. 371 00:17:54,674 --> 00:17:56,665 A molecule? 372 00:17:56,709 --> 00:17:59,076 Not just any molecule... 373 00:17:59,111 --> 00:18:02,103 the most powerful substance known to exist. 374 00:18:02,148 --> 00:18:03,912 A single Omega molecule 375 00:18:03,983 --> 00:18:07,078 contains the same energy as a warp core. 376 00:18:07,119 --> 00:18:10,851 In theory, a small chain of them could sustain 377 00:18:10,890 --> 00:18:11,857 a civilization. 378 00:18:11,891 --> 00:18:13,381 The molecule was first synthesized 379 00:18:13,426 --> 00:18:14,518 over a hundred years ago 380 00:18:14,560 --> 00:18:17,689 by a Starfleet physicist named Ketteract. 381 00:18:17,730 --> 00:18:21,325 I think he was hoping to develop an inexhaustible power source. 382 00:18:21,367 --> 00:18:22,835 Or a weapon. 383 00:18:22,868 --> 00:18:24,734 Ketteract managed to synthesize 384 00:18:24,770 --> 00:18:29,230 a single molecule particle of Omega, 385 00:18:29,275 --> 00:18:31,801 but it only existed for a fraction of a second 386 00:18:31,844 --> 00:18:33,744 before it destabilized. 387 00:18:36,949 --> 00:18:42,410 This was a classified research center in the Lantaru Sector. 388 00:18:42,455 --> 00:18:44,082 Ketteract and 126 389 00:18:44,123 --> 00:18:46,649 of the Federation's leading scientists 390 00:18:46,692 --> 00:18:48,888 were lost in the accident. 391 00:18:48,928 --> 00:18:51,898 Rescue teams attempting to reach the site 392 00:18:51,931 --> 00:18:53,763 discovered an unexpected 393 00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:55,699 secondary effect. 394 00:18:55,735 --> 00:18:57,533 There were subspace ruptures 395 00:18:57,570 --> 00:19:00,870 extending out several light-years. 396 00:19:00,906 --> 00:19:03,705 The Lantaru Sector... 397 00:19:03,743 --> 00:19:06,371 it's impossible to create a stable warp field there. 398 00:19:06,412 --> 00:19:08,847 You can only fly through it at sublight speeds. 399 00:19:08,881 --> 00:19:11,646 But I was always told that it was a natural phenomenon. 400 00:19:11,684 --> 00:19:13,482 You're saying it was caused 401 00:19:13,519 --> 00:19:15,419 by a single molecule of this stuff? 402 00:19:15,454 --> 00:19:17,718 Omega destroys subspace. 403 00:19:17,757 --> 00:19:21,284 A chain reaction involving a handful of molecules 404 00:19:21,327 --> 00:19:24,627 could devastate subspace throughout an entire Quadrant. 405 00:19:24,664 --> 00:19:26,928 If that were to happen, 406 00:19:26,966 --> 00:19:29,560 warp travel would become impossible. 407 00:19:29,602 --> 00:19:31,764 Spacefaring civilization as we know it 408 00:19:31,804 --> 00:19:33,932 would cease to exist. 409 00:19:33,973 --> 00:19:36,408 When Starfleet realized Omega's power, 410 00:19:36,442 --> 00:19:38,069 they suppressed all knowledge of it. 411 00:19:38,110 --> 00:19:39,544 Have you detected Omega here 412 00:19:39,578 --> 00:19:41,478 in the Delta Quadrant? 413 00:19:41,514 --> 00:19:42,811 I'm afraid so. 414 00:19:44,917 --> 00:19:46,351 I've been authorized to use 415 00:19:46,385 --> 00:19:49,047 whatever means necessary to destroy it. 416 00:19:49,088 --> 00:19:51,216 Tom, I've calculated 417 00:19:51,257 --> 00:19:53,248 the location of the molecules. 418 00:19:53,292 --> 00:19:55,351 I'll transfer the coordinates to the helm. 419 00:19:55,394 --> 00:19:57,260 Take us there at full impulse. 420 00:19:57,296 --> 00:19:58,821 Aye, Captain. 421 00:19:58,864 --> 00:20:01,390 I don't have to tell you what's at stake. 422 00:20:01,434 --> 00:20:05,371 If a large-scale Omega explosion occurs, 423 00:20:05,404 --> 00:20:08,965 we will lose the ability to go to warp forever. 424 00:20:09,041 --> 00:20:10,770 We've got our work 425 00:20:10,810 --> 00:20:11,971 cut out for us. 426 00:20:25,391 --> 00:20:28,986 Captain's Log, supplemental. Encrypt log entry. 427 00:20:29,095 --> 00:20:30,688 We're approaching the star system 428 00:20:30,730 --> 00:20:32,425 where we believe we'll find Omega. 429 00:20:32,465 --> 00:20:34,991 I have to admit, I've never been 430 00:20:35,034 --> 00:20:36,900 this apprehensive about a mission. 431 00:20:36,936 --> 00:20:40,270 I know how Einstein must have felt about the atom bomb, 432 00:20:40,306 --> 00:20:42,934 or Marcus when she developed the Genesis Device. 433 00:20:42,975 --> 00:20:44,943 They watched helplessly as science 434 00:20:44,977 --> 00:20:46,877 took a destructive course, 435 00:20:46,912 --> 00:20:49,779 but I have the chance to prevent that from happening. 436 00:20:49,815 --> 00:20:51,374 I just hope it's not too late. 437 00:20:51,417 --> 00:20:52,942 Status report? 438 00:20:52,985 --> 00:20:55,784 This is a harmonic resonance chamber. 439 00:20:55,821 --> 00:20:58,483 The Borg designed it to contain and stabilize Omega. 440 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:02,561 I thought I asked you to work on the photon torpedo. 441 00:21:02,595 --> 00:21:04,723 The torpedo may be insufficient. 442 00:21:04,764 --> 00:21:07,961 I can modify this chamber to emit an inverse frequency. 443 00:21:08,033 --> 00:21:11,401 It will be enough to dissolve Omega's interatomic bonds. 444 00:21:16,342 --> 00:21:18,140 Here's to Borg ingenuity. 445 00:21:18,177 --> 00:21:20,111 This is excellent work, Seven. 446 00:21:20,146 --> 00:21:22,080 We may need this. 447 00:21:22,114 --> 00:21:23,604 The modifications require 448 00:21:23,649 --> 00:21:24,946 several complex calculations. 449 00:21:24,984 --> 00:21:26,748 Assist me. 450 00:21:26,786 --> 00:21:28,720 1 guess I will. 451 00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:31,920 I'm curious... 452 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:33,982 when did the Borg discover Omega? 453 00:21:34,026 --> 00:21:35,994 229 years ago. 454 00:21:36,028 --> 00:21:37,655 Assimilation? Yes. 455 00:21:37,696 --> 00:21:39,391 Of 13 different species. 456 00:21:39,431 --> 00:21:40,660 Thirteen? 457 00:21:41,700 --> 00:21:43,759 It began with Species 262. 458 00:21:43,803 --> 00:21:45,635 They were primitive, but their oral history 459 00:21:45,671 --> 00:21:47,662 referred to a powerful substance 460 00:21:47,706 --> 00:21:49,231 which could "burn the sky." 461 00:21:49,275 --> 00:21:53,303 The Borg were intrigued... which led them to Species 263. 462 00:21:53,345 --> 00:21:54,506 They, too, were primitive 463 00:21:54,547 --> 00:21:57,141 and believed it was a drop of blood from their creator. 464 00:21:57,183 --> 00:21:58,275 Fascinating. 465 00:21:58,317 --> 00:22:00,012 Yes, but irrelevant. 466 00:22:00,052 --> 00:22:02,783 We followed this trail of myth for many years 467 00:22:02,822 --> 00:22:04,813 until finally assimilating a species 468 00:22:04,857 --> 00:22:06,484 with useful scientific data. 469 00:22:06,525 --> 00:22:08,493 We then created the molecule ourselves. 470 00:22:08,527 --> 00:22:11,258 Omega caused quite a stir 471 00:22:11,297 --> 00:22:12,958 among my own species. 472 00:22:13,065 --> 00:22:15,500 Federation cosmologists had a theory-- 473 00:22:15,534 --> 00:22:19,698 that the molecule once existed in nature... 474 00:22:19,738 --> 00:22:22,673 for an infinitesimal period of time 475 00:22:22,708 --> 00:22:25,268 at the exact moment of the big bang. 476 00:22:25,311 --> 00:22:28,281 Some claimed Omega was the primal source of energy 477 00:22:28,314 --> 00:22:30,908 for the explosion that began our universe. 478 00:22:30,950 --> 00:22:32,748 A creation myth, like any other. 479 00:22:32,785 --> 00:22:34,150 Perhaps. 480 00:22:34,186 --> 00:22:36,712 What is it the Borg say? 481 00:22:36,755 --> 00:22:38,416 That Omega is perfect? 482 00:22:38,457 --> 00:22:39,754 Yes. 483 00:22:39,792 --> 00:22:42,420 Is that a theory or a belief? 484 00:22:42,461 --> 00:22:44,293 Bridge to Captain. 485 00:22:44,330 --> 00:22:45,320 Go ahead. 486 00:22:45,364 --> 00:22:47,128 We're approaching the coordinates. 487 00:22:47,166 --> 00:22:48,429 I'm on my way. 488 00:22:48,467 --> 00:22:50,629 I'm leaving this project in your hands. 489 00:22:50,669 --> 00:22:53,536 Use whatever resources and personnel you need. 490 00:22:53,572 --> 00:22:54,562 Understood. 491 00:23:02,181 --> 00:23:03,649 We've entered a planetary system. 492 00:23:03,682 --> 00:23:04,672 Inhabited? 493 00:23:04,717 --> 00:23:06,207 There's a pre-warp civilization 494 00:23:06,252 --> 00:23:07,549 on the outermost planet. 495 00:23:07,586 --> 00:23:09,680 The source of Omega seems to be further in. 496 00:23:09,722 --> 00:23:12,384 The damage to subspace in this region is extreme. 497 00:23:12,424 --> 00:23:14,222 We won't be able to go to warp. 498 00:23:16,428 --> 00:23:17,918 We are encountering distortions. 499 00:23:17,963 --> 00:23:19,124 Track their origin. 500 00:23:19,164 --> 00:23:21,496 An M-Class moon. 501 00:23:21,533 --> 00:23:22,967 We're in visual range. 502 00:23:23,035 --> 00:23:24,628 On screen. 503 00:23:26,272 --> 00:23:27,967 There is a subnucleonic reaction 504 00:23:28,073 --> 00:23:30,132 occurring in the upper atmosphere. 505 00:23:30,175 --> 00:23:31,267 It is apparently emanating 506 00:23:31,310 --> 00:23:32,937 from a structure on the moon's surface. 507 00:23:32,978 --> 00:23:34,707 Can your sensors penetrate the atmosphere? 508 00:23:34,747 --> 00:23:35,737 Stand by. 509 00:23:36,415 --> 00:23:38,645 My God. 510 00:23:38,684 --> 00:23:39,674 Over 300,000 511 00:23:39,718 --> 00:23:41,812 square kilometers... destroyed. 512 00:23:41,854 --> 00:23:44,846 Scan the structure. 513 00:23:44,890 --> 00:23:47,791 Are there any Omega molecules remaining? 514 00:23:47,826 --> 00:23:49,419 I can't tell. 515 00:23:49,461 --> 00:23:52,487 Several sections of the outpost are still shielded. 516 00:23:52,531 --> 00:23:53,862 I'm detecting life signs. 517 00:23:53,899 --> 00:23:54,798 How many? 518 00:23:54,833 --> 00:23:55,800 A few dozen, maybe. 519 00:23:55,834 --> 00:23:57,427 It's hard to get a clear reading. 520 00:23:57,469 --> 00:23:59,335 Harry, can we transport to the surface? 521 00:23:59,371 --> 00:24:00,805 I can get you there, 522 00:24:00,839 --> 00:24:02,637 but conditions in the structure aren't good. 523 00:24:02,675 --> 00:24:04,243 There are high levels of radiation. 524 00:24:04,376 --> 00:24:05,741 Tuvok... 525 00:24:05,778 --> 00:24:08,042 assemble a rescue team 526 00:24:08,080 --> 00:24:11,539 and have them report to Sick Bay for arithrazine inoculations. 527 00:24:11,583 --> 00:24:13,950 Tell the Doctor to prepare for casualties. 528 00:24:13,986 --> 00:24:16,250 Tom, move Voyager into a high orbit 529 00:24:16,288 --> 00:24:17,585 and then join the away team. 530 00:24:17,623 --> 00:24:18,647 We'll need a field medic. 531 00:24:18,691 --> 00:24:20,125 Yes, ma'am. 532 00:24:20,159 --> 00:24:21,524 You're going with them? 533 00:24:21,560 --> 00:24:24,257 If Omega's still down there, I have to find it. 534 00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:26,128 I'll keep an open com-link with the ship. 535 00:24:26,165 --> 00:24:27,599 You have the Bridge. 536 00:24:46,452 --> 00:24:48,978 I'm picking up Omega's resonance frequency. 537 00:24:49,021 --> 00:24:52,286 It's here, but I can't pinpoint a location. 538 00:24:57,196 --> 00:24:58,459 I need to ask you questions 539 00:24:58,497 --> 00:25:01,330 about the experiments you've been conducting here. 540 00:25:01,367 --> 00:25:05,031 There was... an accident. 541 00:25:07,439 --> 00:25:09,931 We lost containment. 542 00:25:10,042 --> 00:25:11,942 The substance you were trying to create-- 543 00:25:11,977 --> 00:25:15,345 did any of it survive the explosion? 544 00:25:15,381 --> 00:25:16,348 Yes. 545 00:25:16,382 --> 00:25:17,406 Where? 546 00:25:20,486 --> 00:25:23,820 Inside the primary test chamber. 547 00:25:27,760 --> 00:25:29,592 - Who are you? - Captain Janeway 548 00:25:29,628 --> 00:25:31,323 of the Starship Voyager. 549 00:25:31,363 --> 00:25:32,660 We're here to help you. 550 00:25:32,698 --> 00:25:34,792 Away team to Voyager. Two to beam 551 00:25:34,833 --> 00:25:35,800 directly to Sick Bay. 552 00:25:35,834 --> 00:25:36,892 Aye, Captain. 553 00:25:39,104 --> 00:25:41,573 This door is solid duritanium 554 00:25:41,607 --> 00:25:42,904 13 centimeters thick. 555 00:25:42,941 --> 00:25:43,965 Can we get it open? 556 00:25:44,043 --> 00:25:45,067 The duritanium has melted 557 00:25:45,110 --> 00:25:46,839 into the door frame. 558 00:25:46,879 --> 00:25:48,813 We'll need to cut through the metal with phasers. 559 00:25:48,847 --> 00:25:49,871 Do it. 560 00:25:49,915 --> 00:25:50,973 Captain... 561 00:25:51,016 --> 00:25:52,541 I'd be negligent if 1 didn't point out 562 00:25:52,584 --> 00:25:55,212 that we are about to violate the Prime Directive. 563 00:25:55,254 --> 00:25:56,779 For the duration of this mission, 564 00:25:56,822 --> 00:25:58,449 the Prime Directive is rescinded. 565 00:25:58,490 --> 00:25:59,980 Let's get this over with. 566 00:26:11,837 --> 00:26:14,829 Crewman Dell, I'm assigning you a task 567 00:26:14,873 --> 00:26:16,602 more suited to your abilities. 568 00:26:16,642 --> 00:26:19,942 Calibrate the ionic-pressure seals on the observation ports. 569 00:26:20,045 --> 00:26:22,446 Your new designation is Three of Ten. 570 00:26:22,481 --> 00:26:23,471 Yes, ma'am. 571 00:26:33,425 --> 00:26:36,326 I've got more isolinear processors for you to install. 572 00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:37,658 Thanks, 573 00:26:37,696 --> 00:26:39,664 but I need to get the power relays on line first. 574 00:26:39,698 --> 00:26:41,689 Are you sure that's a good idea? 575 00:26:41,733 --> 00:26:43,758 Ensign Wildman was assigned to that. 576 00:26:43,802 --> 00:26:45,429 This is ridiculous. 577 00:26:45,471 --> 00:26:46,438 I'm not going to waste time 578 00:26:46,472 --> 00:26:48,167 just because Seven wants to turn this team 579 00:26:48,207 --> 00:26:49,504 into her own private collective. 580 00:26:49,541 --> 00:26:51,441 She says it's more efficient. 581 00:26:51,477 --> 00:26:52,967 Maybe for a bunch of drones. 582 00:26:56,849 --> 00:26:58,977 Six of Ten, this is not your assignment. 583 00:26:59,084 --> 00:27:01,451 Please, stop calling me that. 584 00:27:01,487 --> 00:27:04,184 You are compromising our productivity. 585 00:27:07,226 --> 00:27:09,695 I am reassigning you to chamber maintenance. 586 00:27:09,728 --> 00:27:12,561 Your new designation is Two of Ten. 587 00:27:14,166 --> 00:27:17,431 Wait a minute. You're demoting me? 588 00:27:17,469 --> 00:27:19,528 Since when do the Borg pull rank? 589 00:27:19,571 --> 00:27:21,471 A Starfleet protocol I adapted. 590 00:27:21,507 --> 00:27:23,498 I find it most useful. 591 00:27:23,542 --> 00:27:26,034 I'm glad you're not the Captain. 592 00:27:28,814 --> 00:27:29,838 How's it coming? 593 00:27:29,882 --> 00:27:30,940 The crew can be quite efficient 594 00:27:31,049 --> 00:27:32,642 when properly organized. 595 00:27:32,684 --> 00:27:34,846 The harmonic chamber will be completed within the hour. 596 00:27:34,887 --> 00:27:35,877 Good. I'll let the Captain know. 597 00:27:35,921 --> 00:27:36,888 Has she retrieved 598 00:27:36,922 --> 00:27:37,946 any new data from the surface? 599 00:27:38,056 --> 00:27:39,217 Not yet. 600 00:27:39,258 --> 00:27:40,555 They're still trying to access 601 00:27:40,592 --> 00:27:41,684 the primary test chamber. 602 00:27:41,727 --> 00:27:42,751 Were there survivors? 603 00:27:42,794 --> 00:27:45,058 A few. The Doctor's treating them in Sick Bay. 604 00:27:47,533 --> 00:27:48,523 Commander. 605 00:27:51,436 --> 00:27:53,370 Seven's taking this "hive mentality" 606 00:27:53,405 --> 00:27:54,930 just a little too far. 607 00:27:54,973 --> 00:27:56,771 Designated functions, numbered drones... 608 00:27:56,808 --> 00:27:57,775 I wouldn't be surprised 609 00:27:57,809 --> 00:27:59,504 if she started plugging us into alcoves. 610 00:27:59,545 --> 00:28:03,004 When in the collective, Harry... adapt. 611 00:28:18,730 --> 00:28:20,926 Which of them is the senior researcher? 612 00:28:21,033 --> 00:28:22,933 This gentleman. Why do you ask? 613 00:28:23,001 --> 00:28:25,265 He has knowledge I require. 614 00:28:25,304 --> 00:28:26,931 He also happens to be barely conscious. 615 00:28:26,972 --> 00:28:27,939 Come back in an hour. 616 00:28:27,973 --> 00:28:28,940 Unacceptable. 617 00:28:29,007 --> 00:28:30,202 Unavoidable. 618 00:28:30,242 --> 00:28:31,209 This is my Sick Bay. 619 00:28:31,243 --> 00:28:32,438 The man needs to recover. 620 00:28:32,477 --> 00:28:33,569 The Captain left me 621 00:28:33,612 --> 00:28:35,671 in charge of our efforts on Voyager. 622 00:28:35,714 --> 00:28:36,681 I would be negligent 623 00:28:36,715 --> 00:28:38,683 if l ignored a new source of information. 624 00:28:45,224 --> 00:28:48,285 Our next social skills seminar is entitled 625 00:28:48,327 --> 00:28:51,763 "Adding Diplomatic Flair to Future Negotiations." 626 00:28:56,034 --> 00:28:57,433 How are you feeling, sir? 627 00:28:58,837 --> 00:29:00,965 Better. Thank you. 628 00:29:01,006 --> 00:29:05,136 Are you comfortable enough to speak with this individual? 629 00:29:07,512 --> 00:29:09,503 Keep it brief. 630 00:29:13,986 --> 00:29:16,182 How many of the molecules were you able 631 00:29:16,221 --> 00:29:17,552 to synthesize? 632 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:20,286 200 million? 633 00:29:20,325 --> 00:29:21,850 I'm not certain. 634 00:29:21,893 --> 00:29:24,521 What is the iso-frequency of your containment field? 635 00:29:24,563 --> 00:29:26,930 1.68 terahertz. 636 00:29:26,965 --> 00:29:28,660 We used the molecule's 637 00:29:28,700 --> 00:29:30,828 own resonance to calculate the field. 638 00:29:30,869 --> 00:29:32,997 That should've been enough to stabilize them. 639 00:29:34,206 --> 00:29:35,867 Obviously it wasn't. 640 00:29:35,907 --> 00:29:39,810 Obviously, but your approach is innovative. 641 00:29:39,845 --> 00:29:43,372 Perhaps I can adapt your technique and improve upon it. 642 00:29:43,415 --> 00:29:45,213 You will assist me. 643 00:29:48,887 --> 00:29:52,152 Our equipment was destroyed. 644 00:29:52,190 --> 00:29:57,492 If you can transfer the molecules to your ship... 645 00:29:57,529 --> 00:29:59,623 maybe they can be saved. 646 00:29:59,665 --> 00:30:01,963 I have no intention of saving them. 647 00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,627 What? 648 00:30:03,669 --> 00:30:06,639 My orders are to destroy the Omega molecules. 649 00:30:06,672 --> 00:30:10,131 This is my life's work... the salvation of my people. 650 00:30:10,175 --> 00:30:11,404 Will you assist me or not? 651 00:30:11,443 --> 00:30:14,970 Our resources are nearly gone. 652 00:30:15,013 --> 00:30:18,540 The future of my people depends on this discovery! 653 00:30:18,583 --> 00:30:20,312 Then your answer is no. 654 00:30:21,953 --> 00:30:24,615 Small-minded creatures. 655 00:30:24,656 --> 00:30:27,990 You destroy whatever you don't understand! 656 00:30:29,528 --> 00:30:31,656 Rescue ships are on the way. 657 00:30:31,697 --> 00:30:33,927 They won't let you do it. 658 00:30:35,467 --> 00:30:37,458 Please, try to be calm. 659 00:30:37,502 --> 00:30:39,095 Seven, you'll have to leave. 660 00:30:42,341 --> 00:30:44,673 You don't realize what you're doing. 661 00:30:44,710 --> 00:30:48,840 You don't know what this is... what this means... 662 00:30:48,880 --> 00:30:50,644 On the contrary. 663 00:30:51,850 --> 00:30:53,648 I understand perfectly. 664 00:31:15,741 --> 00:31:17,937 We've disabled the locking mechanism. 665 00:31:17,976 --> 00:31:20,070 Narrow your phaser beams to cut through the inner seal. 666 00:31:20,112 --> 00:31:21,079 Inadvisable. 667 00:31:21,113 --> 00:31:22,842 We'd risk penetrating the containment field. 668 00:31:26,151 --> 00:31:27,641 Then we'll have to use some elbow grease. 669 00:31:27,686 --> 00:31:28,847 Give me a hand. 670 00:31:30,655 --> 00:31:31,645 Oh. 671 00:31:36,161 --> 00:31:37,390 Right. 672 00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:57,014 There's enough here to wipe out subspace 673 00:31:57,115 --> 00:31:58,742 across half the Quadrant. 674 00:31:58,784 --> 00:32:01,253 I'll order the away teams back to Voyager, 675 00:32:01,286 --> 00:32:03,880 and target this facility with a gravimetric charge. 676 00:32:03,922 --> 00:32:04,946 It won't be enough. 677 00:32:04,990 --> 00:32:07,084 We'll have to go with our Borg option. 678 00:32:07,125 --> 00:32:08,251 Ensign. 679 00:32:08,293 --> 00:32:09,454 Yes, Captain. 680 00:32:09,494 --> 00:32:11,223 Return to the ship. 681 00:32:11,263 --> 00:32:12,662 Tell Commander Chakotay 682 00:32:12,697 --> 00:32:14,961 to help Seven complete the harmonic chamber. 683 00:32:17,235 --> 00:32:19,567 We'll have to transport Omega directly to the ship. 684 00:32:19,604 --> 00:32:20,628 That means finding a way 685 00:32:20,672 --> 00:32:22,197 to shut down this containment field. 686 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:24,334 It's unfortunate we can't study 687 00:32:24,376 --> 00:32:26,470 this phenomenon in more detail. 688 00:32:26,511 --> 00:32:27,979 We may not have the opportunity again. 689 00:32:28,046 --> 00:32:29,946 Let's hope we never do. 690 00:32:29,981 --> 00:32:33,144 A curious statement from a woman of science. 691 00:32:33,185 --> 00:32:35,950 I'm also a woman who occasionally knows when to quit. 692 00:32:38,223 --> 00:32:40,487 Take another look at your tricorder. 693 00:32:43,128 --> 00:32:44,823 Omega's too dangerous. 694 00:32:44,863 --> 00:32:48,595 I won't risk half the Quadrant to satisfy our curiosity. 695 00:32:48,633 --> 00:32:51,193 It's arrogant and it's irresponsible. 696 00:32:56,575 --> 00:32:58,543 The final frontier has some boundaries 697 00:32:58,577 --> 00:33:00,136 that shouldn't be crossed... 698 00:33:01,613 --> 00:33:03,342 and we're looking at one. 699 00:33:04,816 --> 00:33:06,875 We don't need to destroy the molecules. 700 00:33:06,918 --> 00:33:08,511 I believe I've found a way to stabilize them. 701 00:33:08,553 --> 00:33:11,147 The alien in Sick Bay calibrated 702 00:33:11,189 --> 00:33:13,487 his containment field using Omega's own resonance-- 703 00:33:13,525 --> 00:33:15,516 an approach unknown to the Borg. 704 00:33:15,560 --> 00:33:16,891 I have modified this chamber... 705 00:33:16,928 --> 00:33:18,623 Those weren't your orders. 706 00:33:18,663 --> 00:33:20,461 The Captain wants Omega eliminated. 707 00:33:22,267 --> 00:33:23,826 That is still an option 708 00:33:23,869 --> 00:33:27,066 if she insists on yielding to her fear. 709 00:33:28,607 --> 00:33:29,836 Show me what you've done. 710 00:33:31,843 --> 00:33:33,834 This simulation shows the molecules 711 00:33:33,879 --> 00:33:36,644 in their free state, highly unstable. 712 00:33:36,681 --> 00:33:39,981 I've modified the chamber to emit a harmonic wave form 713 00:33:40,051 --> 00:33:41,849 that will dampen the molecules. 714 00:33:41,887 --> 00:33:45,721 Looks great in theory, but this is only a simulation. 715 00:33:45,757 --> 00:33:47,054 How are you going to test it? 716 00:33:48,727 --> 00:33:50,161 On Omega. 717 00:33:51,696 --> 00:33:53,186 Bad idea. 718 00:33:53,231 --> 00:33:55,859 One mistake and no one will be around for a second try. 719 00:33:55,901 --> 00:33:57,266 It will work. 720 00:33:57,302 --> 00:33:58,633 Someday, maybe. 721 00:33:58,670 --> 00:34:00,001 Hang on to your research. 722 00:34:00,105 --> 00:34:01,903 For now, we stick to the plan. 723 00:34:01,940 --> 00:34:03,408 Stand by to transport 724 00:34:03,441 --> 00:34:06,378 the molecules into this chamber and neutralize them as ordered. 725 00:34:06,511 --> 00:34:09,879 I have been a member of this crew for nine months. 726 00:34:09,915 --> 00:34:10,939 In all of that time, 727 00:34:11,049 --> 00:34:13,211 I have never made a personal request. 728 00:34:13,251 --> 00:34:15,447 I am making one now. 729 00:34:15,487 --> 00:34:16,886 Allow me to proceed. 730 00:34:18,390 --> 00:34:20,222 Please. 731 00:34:20,258 --> 00:34:23,353 Why is this so important to you? 732 00:34:26,498 --> 00:34:28,933 Particle zero-one-zero... 733 00:34:28,967 --> 00:34:31,959 the Borg designation for what you call Omega. 734 00:34:32,070 --> 00:34:34,232 Every drone is aware of its existence. 735 00:34:34,272 --> 00:34:37,435 We were instructed to assimilate it at all costs. 736 00:34:37,475 --> 00:34:40,843 Itis... 737 00:34:40,879 --> 00:34:42,438 perfection. 738 00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:46,439 The molecules exist in a flawless state-- 739 00:34:46,484 --> 00:34:49,977 infinite parts functioning as one. 740 00:34:50,088 --> 00:34:51,578 Like the Borg. 741 00:34:53,525 --> 00:34:55,687 Precisely. 742 00:34:55,727 --> 00:34:59,493 I am no longer Borg, 743 00:34:59,531 --> 00:35:02,831 but I still need to understand that perfection. 744 00:35:02,867 --> 00:35:06,030 Without it, my existence will never be complete. 745 00:35:10,976 --> 00:35:13,843 Commander, you are a spiritual man. 746 00:35:13,878 --> 00:35:15,505 That's right. 747 00:35:15,547 --> 00:35:20,542 If you had the chance to see your God, your Great Spirit, 748 00:35:20,585 --> 00:35:23,020 what would you do? 749 00:35:24,623 --> 00:35:27,752 I'd pursue it... with all my heart. 750 00:35:27,792 --> 00:35:30,454 Then you understand. 751 00:35:30,495 --> 00:35:32,964 I think I do. 752 00:35:33,064 --> 00:35:36,364 I'll inform the Captain of your discovery. 753 00:35:36,401 --> 00:35:39,996 For now, her orders stand. 754 00:35:41,840 --> 00:35:43,365 Thank you. 755 00:35:59,224 --> 00:36:02,489 Set the confinement beam to its narrowest dispersion. 756 00:36:02,527 --> 00:36:03,551 Understood. 757 00:36:03,595 --> 00:36:06,758 We'll target this facility with the gravimetric torpedo. 758 00:36:06,798 --> 00:36:08,823 If anything goes wrong during transport, 759 00:36:08,867 --> 00:36:10,392 that'll be our only hope. 760 00:36:10,435 --> 00:36:12,096 Bridge to Janeway. 761 00:36:12,137 --> 00:36:14,504 We've detected two ships on an intercept course. 762 00:36:14,539 --> 00:36:16,633 They're not responding to hails. 763 00:36:16,675 --> 00:36:18,074 How long until they get here? 764 00:36:18,109 --> 00:36:19,543 Less than four minutes, Captain. 765 00:36:19,577 --> 00:36:20,703 Stand by to transport 766 00:36:20,745 --> 00:36:22,839 the molecules directly to the harmonic chamber. 767 00:36:22,881 --> 00:36:24,645 Understood. Bridge to Cargo Bay. 768 00:36:24,683 --> 00:36:26,344 Yes, Commander. 769 00:36:26,384 --> 00:36:27,476 Seven, get ready. 770 00:36:27,519 --> 00:36:28,918 We'll have to do this quickly. 771 00:36:28,953 --> 00:36:30,421 That's not advisable. 772 00:36:30,455 --> 00:36:31,422 We don't have a choice. 773 00:36:31,456 --> 00:36:32,890 The alien ships are on their way. 774 00:36:32,924 --> 00:36:34,323 Then I recommend moving the ship 775 00:36:34,359 --> 00:36:36,487 within 5,000 kilometers of the surface. 776 00:36:36,528 --> 00:36:38,587 That'll take us right into the atmosphere. 777 00:36:38,630 --> 00:36:40,359 With our shields down, we won't be able to withstand 778 00:36:40,398 --> 00:36:42,958 the thermal reaction for more than a few seconds. 779 00:36:43,068 --> 00:36:44,467 Then we'll only get one shot at this. 780 00:36:44,502 --> 00:36:45,560 Take us in. 781 00:36:45,603 --> 00:36:47,264 Aye, sir. 782 00:36:47,305 --> 00:36:48,704 Transporter status? 783 00:36:48,740 --> 00:36:50,435 Targeting scanners are locked. 784 00:36:50,475 --> 00:36:51,738 Captain, are you ready? 785 00:36:52,744 --> 00:36:54,610 Pattern enhancers are active. 786 00:36:54,646 --> 00:36:55,545 Do it. 787 00:36:55,580 --> 00:36:56,911 We're 11,000 kilometers 788 00:36:56,948 --> 00:36:58,074 from the surface. 789 00:36:58,116 --> 00:37:00,346 If we get much closer, we'll incinerate. 790 00:37:00,385 --> 00:37:01,750 We're losing structural integrity. 791 00:37:01,786 --> 00:37:03,220 9,000 Kilometers. 792 00:37:03,254 --> 00:37:04,619 We're close enough. 793 00:37:04,656 --> 00:37:05,782 Energize. 794 00:37:05,824 --> 00:37:07,383 Initiating transport. 795 00:37:11,963 --> 00:37:14,091 The Omega molecules are stable. 796 00:37:14,132 --> 00:37:16,430 Transport was successful. 797 00:37:16,468 --> 00:37:18,698 I've got the away team in Transporter Room 2. 798 00:37:18,737 --> 00:37:20,330 Get us out of here, maximum impulse. 799 00:37:20,371 --> 00:37:21,668 Already on it. 800 00:37:21,706 --> 00:37:22,867 How far away are those ships? 801 00:37:22,907 --> 00:37:25,239 They're right on our tail. 802 00:37:35,954 --> 00:37:38,286 We're heading into an area of open space-- 803 00:37:38,323 --> 00:37:40,553 no indications of life or any kind of technology. 804 00:37:40,592 --> 00:37:42,219 We can carry out the procedure 805 00:37:42,260 --> 00:37:43,819 with no risk to anyone else. 806 00:37:43,862 --> 00:37:45,421 Except those two ships behind us. 807 00:37:45,463 --> 00:37:46,453 Can we stay ahead of them? 808 00:37:46,498 --> 00:37:47,659 Not for long. 809 00:37:47,699 --> 00:37:49,793 How soon can we clear the subspace ruptures 810 00:37:49,834 --> 00:37:50,801 and go to warp? 811 00:37:50,835 --> 00:37:52,428 Ten, maybe 15 minutes, 812 00:37:52,470 --> 00:37:54,802 but those ships will catch up to us before then. 813 00:37:54,839 --> 00:37:57,399 Well, we have one advantage. We've got Omega. 814 00:37:57,442 --> 00:37:58,932 They won't risk firing at us. 815 00:37:58,977 --> 00:38:00,843 At least not until they've run out of options. 816 00:38:00,879 --> 00:38:01,903 That should give us a chance 817 00:38:02,013 --> 00:38:03,139 to neutralize the molecules. 818 00:38:03,181 --> 00:38:04,842 Captain, we might have another problem. 819 00:38:04,883 --> 00:38:06,408 Seven of Nine? 820 00:38:06,451 --> 00:38:08,920 She's convinced she can stabilize Omega. 821 00:38:08,953 --> 00:38:10,819 I thought we'd settled that question. 822 00:38:10,855 --> 00:38:12,482 While you were on the surface, she showed me 823 00:38:12,524 --> 00:38:14,583 a pretty convincing simulation of how it could be done. 824 00:38:14,626 --> 00:38:17,061 I should've known she wouldn't just let this go. 825 00:38:17,095 --> 00:38:18,290 I'll be in Cargo Bay 2. 826 00:38:27,438 --> 00:38:28,906 Seven, the procedure? 827 00:38:28,940 --> 00:38:29,930 It's working. 828 00:38:30,041 --> 00:38:32,442 11 percent Of the molecules have already been neutralized. 829 00:38:32,477 --> 00:38:34,138 Let's see if we can speed up the process a little. 830 00:38:34,179 --> 00:38:36,341 Did Commander Chakotay tell you about my idea? 831 00:38:36,381 --> 00:38:37,542 Yes. 832 00:38:37,582 --> 00:38:39,072 Then you will allow me 833 00:38:39,117 --> 00:38:41,051 to stabilize the remaining molecules. 834 00:38:41,085 --> 00:38:42,348 You know I can't do that. 835 00:38:43,555 --> 00:38:45,853 Your Starfleet Directive is no longer relevant. 836 00:38:45,890 --> 00:38:47,688 I have found a way to control Omega. 837 00:38:47,725 --> 00:38:49,921 I don't care if you can make it sing and dance. 838 00:38:49,961 --> 00:38:51,156 We're getting rid of it. 839 00:38:52,263 --> 00:38:53,287 A foolish decision. 840 00:38:53,331 --> 00:38:55,493 Yes, but it's mine to make. Now, step aside. 841 00:38:58,770 --> 00:39:01,239 I could've done this without your permission, 842 00:39:01,272 --> 00:39:04,367 but I chose to follow your command structure. 843 00:39:05,710 --> 00:39:07,804 I should've made the attempt. 844 00:39:07,846 --> 00:39:10,008 I still can. 845 00:39:10,048 --> 00:39:11,174 But you won't. 846 00:39:13,885 --> 00:39:17,287 You know I'm not trying to stop you from finding perfection, 847 00:39:17,322 --> 00:39:21,020 but I can't risk the safety of this Quadrant. 848 00:39:21,059 --> 00:39:24,927 Omega must end here. We both know that. 849 00:39:38,843 --> 00:39:40,333 Status? 850 00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:42,142 18 percent. 851 00:39:42,180 --> 00:39:43,739 This could take hours. 852 00:39:43,781 --> 00:39:46,113 Can you increase the harmonic resonance? 853 00:39:46,150 --> 00:39:47,549 Yes, but it would rupture the chamber. 854 00:39:49,621 --> 00:39:52,090 How many molecules would we neutralize? 855 00:39:52,123 --> 00:39:53,852 40, 50 percent at best. 856 00:39:55,360 --> 00:39:57,124 That's good enough. 857 00:39:57,161 --> 00:39:59,562 Our torpedo can take care of the rest. 858 00:39:59,597 --> 00:40:00,758 Janeway to Bridge. 859 00:40:00,798 --> 00:40:02,061 Chakotay here. 860 00:40:02,100 --> 00:40:03,932 Chakotay, I want you to clear Deck 4. 861 00:40:03,968 --> 00:40:06,960 Put emergency force fields around this section. 862 00:40:07,071 --> 00:40:09,597 Prepare to decompress Cargo Bay 2 on my command. 863 00:40:09,641 --> 00:40:10,608 Understood. 864 00:40:10,642 --> 00:40:13,236 Tuvok, load the gravimetric torpedo. 865 00:40:13,278 --> 00:40:16,714 Once we've jettisoned the chamber, fire. 866 00:40:16,748 --> 00:40:17,715 Aye, Captain. 867 00:40:17,749 --> 00:40:19,615 Harmonic resonance to maximum. 868 00:40:26,190 --> 00:40:27,316 Commander, they're closing on us. 869 00:40:27,358 --> 00:40:28,325 They're attempting 870 00:40:28,359 --> 00:40:29,952 to stop us with a tractor beam. 871 00:40:29,994 --> 00:40:31,621 Adjust shields to compensate. 872 00:40:31,663 --> 00:40:32,596 They're hailing us. 873 00:40:32,630 --> 00:40:33,597 On screen. 874 00:40:34,165 --> 00:40:35,530 Disengage your engines 875 00:40:35,566 --> 00:40:37,125 and prepare to be boarded. 876 00:40:37,168 --> 00:40:38,260 I can't do that. 877 00:40:38,303 --> 00:40:40,897 You've stolen our technology, 878 00:40:40,939 --> 00:40:42,407 abducted our people. 879 00:40:42,440 --> 00:40:43,407 Your people are safe. 880 00:40:43,441 --> 00:40:44,875 They're receiving medical care. 881 00:40:44,909 --> 00:40:46,968 I'll be glad to get them back to you when this is over, 882 00:40:47,011 --> 00:40:48,945 but we're keeping the molecules. 883 00:40:48,980 --> 00:40:51,574 I won't allow this substance to fall into enemy hands. 884 00:40:51,616 --> 00:40:53,015 I'll destroy it first. 885 00:40:53,117 --> 00:40:54,482 They're charging weapons. 886 00:40:54,519 --> 00:40:55,987 You'll destabilize the molecules. 887 00:40:56,020 --> 00:40:57,010 We'll both be destroyed. 888 00:40:57,121 --> 00:41:00,455 Then return our technology... now! 889 00:41:00,491 --> 00:41:02,960 I'm sorry. That's not possible. 890 00:41:09,801 --> 00:41:12,202 Direct hit. Shields down ten percent. 891 00:41:12,236 --> 00:41:14,204 Evasive maneuvers. Try to shake them off. 892 00:41:16,207 --> 00:41:18,232 Harmonic resonance at maximum, Captain. 893 00:41:18,276 --> 00:41:19,266 The molecules? 894 00:41:19,310 --> 00:41:20,835 80 percent remaining. 895 00:41:20,878 --> 00:41:22,505 We need to get that down to 60. 896 00:41:23,982 --> 00:41:25,973 Any damage to our power grid could 897 00:41:26,084 --> 00:41:28,109 overload the chamber-- Omega would chain-react. 898 00:41:28,152 --> 00:41:29,677 The same thought crossed my mind. 899 00:41:31,022 --> 00:41:31,989 Where are we now? 900 00:41:32,023 --> 00:41:33,889 72 percent. 901 00:41:33,925 --> 00:41:34,892 That's close enough. 902 00:41:34,926 --> 00:41:36,655 Bridge, start the decompression sequence. 903 00:41:36,694 --> 00:41:37,923 Acknowledged. 904 00:41:39,330 --> 00:41:40,764 What's wrong? What's happening? 905 00:41:40,798 --> 00:41:42,994 The molecules are stabilizing. 906 00:41:43,101 --> 00:41:44,398 What? 907 00:41:44,435 --> 00:41:45,402 I've done nothing. 908 00:41:45,436 --> 00:41:46,562 It's occurring spontaneously. 909 00:41:46,604 --> 00:41:47,901 That's impossible. 910 00:41:49,807 --> 00:41:52,401 Decompression in 30 seconds. 911 00:41:54,445 --> 00:41:57,642 Decompression in 25 seconds. 912 00:41:57,682 --> 00:42:00,014 Seven, let's move! 913 00:42:00,084 --> 00:42:03,054 Decompression in 20 seconds. 914 00:42:03,087 --> 00:42:04,851 Seven. 915 00:42:04,889 --> 00:42:07,586 Decompression in 16 seconds. 916 00:42:09,560 --> 00:42:12,427 Decompression in ten seconds. 917 00:42:12,463 --> 00:42:14,090 Tom, are we clear of the subspace ruptures? 918 00:42:14,132 --> 00:42:15,099 Almost. 919 00:42:15,133 --> 00:42:16,862 I need maximum warp within ten seconds 920 00:42:16,901 --> 00:42:18,426 or we'll be stuck at ground zero. 921 00:42:18,469 --> 00:42:19,903 Yes, sir. 922 00:42:19,937 --> 00:42:21,564 Decompression is complete. 923 00:42:21,606 --> 00:42:23,734 The harmonic chamber has been jettisoned. 924 00:42:23,775 --> 00:42:25,402 Fire. 925 00:42:33,718 --> 00:42:36,585 We made it. We're at warp 1. 926 00:42:38,556 --> 00:42:39,887 The alien ships? 927 00:42:39,924 --> 00:42:41,187 Out of range. 928 00:42:41,225 --> 00:42:42,420 Tuvok? 929 00:42:42,460 --> 00:42:44,929 Sensors show no traces of Omega molecules. 930 00:42:54,338 --> 00:42:56,363 Mission accomplished. 931 00:43:12,757 --> 00:43:17,058 Captain's Log, Stardate 51793.4. 932 00:43:17,095 --> 00:43:19,291 We've arranged for our guests in Sick Bay 933 00:43:19,330 --> 00:43:21,298 to be taken back to their homeworld, 934 00:43:21,332 --> 00:43:24,233 and we can finally put this mission behind us. 935 00:43:24,268 --> 00:43:26,066 This will be my last encrypted log 936 00:43:26,104 --> 00:43:28,095 concerning the Omega Directive. 937 00:43:28,139 --> 00:43:31,165 The classified data files will now be destroyed. 938 00:43:35,213 --> 00:43:37,113 I wondered who was running my program. 939 00:43:37,148 --> 00:43:40,448 Master da Vinci doesn't like visitors after midnight. 940 00:43:40,485 --> 00:43:43,546 He protested. I deactivated him. 941 00:43:43,588 --> 00:43:45,750 What're you doing here, Seven? 942 00:43:45,790 --> 00:43:50,489 This simulation contains... many religious components. 943 00:43:50,528 --> 00:43:52,326 I was studying them 944 00:43:52,363 --> 00:43:55,993 to help me understand what I saw in Cargo Bay 2. 945 00:43:56,067 --> 00:43:58,559 The data wasn't clear on why Omega 946 00:43:58,603 --> 00:44:01,800 stabilized in the last few seconds, but chances are 947 00:44:01,839 --> 00:44:06,140 it was simply a chaotic anomaly, nothing more. 948 00:44:06,177 --> 00:44:09,147 For 3.2 seconds... 949 00:44:09,180 --> 00:44:11,979 I saw perfection. 950 00:44:14,785 --> 00:44:20,246 When Omega stabilized, I felt a curious sensation. 951 00:44:20,291 --> 00:44:24,057 As I was watching it, it seemed to be watching me. 952 00:44:36,107 --> 00:44:38,599 The Borg have assimilated many species 953 00:44:38,643 --> 00:44:42,739 with mythologies to explain such moments of clarity. 954 00:44:42,780 --> 00:44:45,943 I've always dismissed them as trivial. 955 00:44:48,886 --> 00:44:50,251 Perhaps I was wrong. 956 00:44:55,226 --> 00:44:57,024 If 1 didn't know you better... 957 00:44:58,996 --> 00:45:03,024 I'd say you just had your first spiritual experience.