1 00:00:03,895 --> 00:00:06,022 Last time on Star Trek: The Next Generation: 2 00:00:06,064 --> 00:00:08,862 Mr. Worf, dispatch a subspace message 3 00:00:08,933 --> 00:00:11,060 to Admiral Hanson. 4 00:00:11,102 --> 00:00:13,468 We have engaged the Borg. 5 00:00:16,441 --> 00:00:18,671 Data, fluctuate phaser resonance frequencies. 6 00:00:18,710 --> 00:00:20,473 Random settings, keep them changing. 7 00:00:20,511 --> 00:00:22,001 Don't give them time to adapt. 8 00:00:25,249 --> 00:00:27,740 We're coming with every available starship 9 00:00:27,785 --> 00:00:28,877 to assist, Captain 10 00:00:28,920 --> 00:00:33,186 but the closest help is six days away. 11 00:00:33,224 --> 00:00:35,419 All you know how to do is play it safe. 12 00:00:35,460 --> 00:00:38,088 lf you can't make the big decisions, Commander 13 00:00:38,129 --> 00:00:40,893 l suggest you make room for someone who can. 14 00:00:50,842 --> 00:00:53,276 lf we can generate a concentrated burst of power 15 00:00:53,311 --> 00:00:54,608 at that same frequency distribution... 16 00:00:54,645 --> 00:00:55,907 How do we do that? 17 00:00:55,947 --> 00:00:57,414 The main deflector dish. 18 00:01:07,191 --> 00:01:08,658 Shelby to Enterprise. 19 00:01:08,693 --> 00:01:10,786 We've found the Captain's uniform 20 00:01:10,828 --> 00:01:12,352 and his communicator. 21 00:01:20,705 --> 00:01:22,172 Jean-Luc. 22 00:01:24,175 --> 00:01:25,767 We were unable to retrieve him, sir. 23 00:01:25,810 --> 00:01:27,710 The Captain has been altered by the Borg. 24 00:01:27,745 --> 00:01:29,713 Will, he's alive. 25 00:01:29,747 --> 00:01:31,271 lf we could get him back to the ship 26 00:01:31,315 --> 00:01:32,577 l might be able to restore... 27 00:01:32,617 --> 00:01:34,346 This is our only chance to destroy them. 28 00:01:34,385 --> 00:01:36,580 lf they get back into warp, our weapon is useless. 29 00:01:36,621 --> 00:01:40,387 l am Locutus of Borg. 30 00:01:40,425 --> 00:01:46,295 From this time forward, you will service us. 31 00:01:51,936 --> 00:01:56,498 Mr. Worf... fire. 32 00:01:56,541 --> 00:01:59,476 And now, the conclusion. 33 00:02:03,480 --> 00:02:05,971 Deflector power approaching maximum limits. 34 00:02:06,016 --> 00:02:08,484 Energy discharge in six seconds. 35 00:02:12,522 --> 00:02:14,490 Firing, sir. 36 00:02:21,031 --> 00:02:23,795 The Borg ship is undamaged. 37 00:02:23,833 --> 00:02:25,801 lmpossible. 38 00:02:25,835 --> 00:02:29,566 Warning. Warp reactor core primary coolant failure. 39 00:02:29,606 --> 00:02:32,040 l can't maintain it much longer, Commander. 40 00:02:32,075 --> 00:02:36,876 Warning. Exceeding reaction chamber thermal limit. 41 00:02:39,516 --> 00:02:41,643 Cease fire. 42 00:02:41,685 --> 00:02:43,778 Shutting down warp engines. 43 00:02:43,820 --> 00:02:49,918 They couldn't have adapted that quickly. 44 00:02:49,960 --> 00:02:54,158 The knowledge and experience of the human, Picard 45 00:02:54,197 --> 00:02:57,064 is part of us now. 46 00:02:57,100 --> 00:03:02,299 lt has prepared us for all possible courses of action. 47 00:03:02,339 --> 00:03:05,604 Your resistance is hopeless... 48 00:03:05,642 --> 00:03:07,803 Number One. 49 00:03:40,252 --> 00:03:44,655 Space, the final frontier. 50 00:03:44,690 --> 00:03:48,524 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 51 00:03:48,560 --> 00:03:50,528 lts continuing mission-- 52 00:03:50,562 --> 00:03:54,498 to explore strange new worlds 53 00:03:54,533 --> 00:03:58,970 to seek out new life and new civilizations 54 00:03:59,004 --> 00:04:03,498 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 55 00:05:02,277 --> 00:05:06,213 First Officer's Log, Stardate 44001.4. 56 00:05:06,248 --> 00:05:09,445 The Borg ship has resumed its course toward Earth. 57 00:05:09,485 --> 00:05:13,216 We are unable to pursue pending repairs to the Enterprise. 58 00:05:13,255 --> 00:05:15,246 As we anticipated, the blast burned out 59 00:05:15,290 --> 00:05:17,019 our main navigational deflector. 60 00:05:17,059 --> 00:05:19,493 We also have damage to our shields 61 00:05:19,528 --> 00:05:21,155 and our reactor core. 62 00:05:21,196 --> 00:05:24,063 We should be back up in eight to 12 hours, Admiral. 63 00:05:24,166 --> 00:05:26,634 Well, we'll miss you at the party. 64 00:05:26,668 --> 00:05:27,965 The Enterprise will be there. 65 00:05:28,003 --> 00:05:30,028 Maybe a little late, but we'll be there, sir. 66 00:05:30,072 --> 00:05:33,439 Your engagements have given us valuable time. 67 00:05:33,475 --> 00:05:37,411 We've mobilized a fleet of 40 starships at Wolf 359. 68 00:05:37,446 --> 00:05:39,676 And that's just for starters. 69 00:05:39,715 --> 00:05:41,342 The Klingons are sending warships. 70 00:05:41,383 --> 00:05:42,611 Hell, we've even thought 71 00:05:42,651 --> 00:05:45,484 of opening communications with the Romulans. 72 00:05:45,521 --> 00:05:48,354 You realize, Admiral, that with the assistance of Captain Picard 73 00:05:48,390 --> 00:05:50,221 the Borg will be ready for your defenses. 74 00:05:50,259 --> 00:05:54,628 Lieutenant, a few years ago, l watched a freshman cadet 75 00:05:54,663 --> 00:05:57,723 pass four upperclassmen on the last hill 76 00:05:57,766 --> 00:05:59,529 of a 40-kilometer run at Danula ll. 77 00:05:59,568 --> 00:06:02,059 The damnedest thing l ever saw. 78 00:06:02,104 --> 00:06:06,666 The only freshman to ever win the Academy marathon. 79 00:06:06,708 --> 00:06:09,336 l made it my business to get to know that young fellow 80 00:06:09,378 --> 00:06:11,005 and l got to know him very, very well. 81 00:06:11,046 --> 00:06:12,308 And l'll tell you something-- 82 00:06:12,347 --> 00:06:16,306 l never met anyone with more drive, determination 83 00:06:16,351 --> 00:06:19,218 or more courage than Jean-Luc Picard 84 00:06:19,254 --> 00:06:23,987 and there is no way in hell that he would assist the Borg. 85 00:06:24,026 --> 00:06:25,891 l want that clear. 86 00:06:25,928 --> 00:06:28,396 Of course, Admiral. 87 00:06:28,430 --> 00:06:33,493 He is... a casualty of war. 88 00:06:33,535 --> 00:06:38,666 Then we have abandoned all hope of recovering him. 89 00:06:38,707 --> 00:06:40,834 ln less than 24 hours 90 00:06:40,876 --> 00:06:44,368 this armada's going to hit that Borg vessel 91 00:06:44,413 --> 00:06:46,881 with everything we can muster. 92 00:06:46,915 --> 00:06:49,349 Either they survive or we do. 93 00:06:49,384 --> 00:06:52,217 And as for Picard... 94 00:06:52,254 --> 00:06:55,917 a great man has been lost. 95 00:06:55,958 --> 00:06:59,291 Your Captain. My friend. 96 00:07:01,463 --> 00:07:03,431 Commander Riker, l hereby promote you 97 00:07:03,465 --> 00:07:06,525 to the field commission of Captain. 98 00:07:06,568 --> 00:07:09,002 The Enterprise is your ship now. 99 00:07:09,037 --> 00:07:10,664 Congratulations. 100 00:07:10,706 --> 00:07:13,766 l wish the circumstances were different. 101 00:07:13,809 --> 00:07:15,743 Likewise. 102 00:07:15,777 --> 00:07:17,972 Good luck, Admiral. 103 00:07:18,013 --> 00:07:20,538 Mm. To us all. 104 00:08:15,284 --> 00:08:17,218 And Mr. Crusher suggests we might design a chip 105 00:08:17,253 --> 00:08:19,221 that would automatically re-tune the phasers 106 00:08:19,255 --> 00:08:21,086 to a random setting after each discharge. 107 00:08:21,123 --> 00:08:22,147 Engineering. 108 00:08:22,191 --> 00:08:24,819 That would be a great advantage. 109 00:08:24,860 --> 00:08:26,350 We should also see if there's some way 110 00:08:26,395 --> 00:08:28,090 that we can neutralize their force fields. 111 00:08:28,130 --> 00:08:30,530 We've got to let them know that we can adapt, too, Mr. Worf. 112 00:08:30,566 --> 00:08:32,295 We're no longer just fighting the Borg. 113 00:08:32,335 --> 00:08:33,859 We're fighting the life experience 114 00:08:33,903 --> 00:08:35,427 they've stolen from Captain Picard. 115 00:08:35,471 --> 00:08:37,234 Now, how the hell do we defeat an enemy 116 00:08:37,273 --> 00:08:39,264 that knows us better than we know ourselves? 117 00:08:39,308 --> 00:08:42,106 The Borg have neither honor nor courage. 118 00:08:42,144 --> 00:08:44,339 That is our greatest advantage. 119 00:08:44,380 --> 00:08:45,677 l hope it's enough. 120 00:08:49,385 --> 00:08:52,354 Accelerator coils are responding normally. 121 00:08:52,388 --> 00:08:54,185 Excellent. 122 00:08:56,325 --> 00:08:59,419 Aft shields... Sensors must be down. 123 00:08:59,462 --> 00:09:01,487 Checking. Sensors are fine. 124 00:09:01,530 --> 00:09:04,431 No, aft shields have completely failed. 125 00:09:04,467 --> 00:09:05,434 Damn it! 126 00:09:05,468 --> 00:09:07,459 Auxiliary generators are out again. 127 00:09:07,503 --> 00:09:09,232 Just the man l need. 128 00:09:09,272 --> 00:09:11,365 We're having some problems with the aft shields. 129 00:09:11,407 --> 00:09:13,034 The generator's going on and off-line. 130 00:09:13,075 --> 00:09:14,633 l could really use your help, Worf. 131 00:09:14,677 --> 00:09:16,542 How soon do we get underway, Geordi? 132 00:09:16,579 --> 00:09:17,603 Still a couple of hours. 133 00:09:17,647 --> 00:09:19,080 Commander Shelby can fill you in. 134 00:09:22,685 --> 00:09:24,949 The main navigational deflector is functional again. 135 00:09:25,054 --> 00:09:26,954 Sherbourne and Barclay are running through 136 00:09:26,989 --> 00:09:28,354 the final testing sequence now. 137 00:09:28,391 --> 00:09:29,380 The warp reactor core? 138 00:09:29,425 --> 00:09:31,393 Reconstruction is proceeding normally. 139 00:09:31,427 --> 00:09:32,519 lt's slow work. 140 00:09:32,561 --> 00:09:34,893 lf we can nail down this shield generator problem 141 00:09:34,930 --> 00:09:36,090 l agree with La Forge. 142 00:09:36,132 --> 00:09:39,329 We should be back at operating capacity in two to three hours. 143 00:09:39,368 --> 00:09:41,836 Good. 144 00:09:44,173 --> 00:09:45,435 Anything else, sir? 145 00:09:45,474 --> 00:09:48,705 Yes. You did a good job on the Borg ship. 146 00:09:48,744 --> 00:09:50,837 l didn't get Picard. 147 00:09:50,880 --> 00:09:52,609 You stopped them. 148 00:09:52,648 --> 00:09:54,843 You gave us our shot. 149 00:09:54,884 --> 00:09:56,852 Sir, l... 150 00:09:56,886 --> 00:09:58,649 Commander, we don't have to like each other 151 00:09:58,688 --> 00:09:59,655 to work well together. 152 00:09:59,689 --> 00:10:00,656 As a matter of fact 153 00:10:00,690 --> 00:10:02,521 l'd like you to continue to keep me on my toes. 154 00:10:02,558 --> 00:10:04,719 Some might define that as the role 155 00:10:04,760 --> 00:10:05,988 of a First Officer. 156 00:10:06,062 --> 00:10:09,623 Damn, you are ambitious, aren't you, Shelby? 157 00:10:09,665 --> 00:10:12,099 Captain Riker, based on our past relationship 158 00:10:12,134 --> 00:10:13,931 there's no reason for me to expect 159 00:10:13,969 --> 00:10:15,527 to become your First Officer 160 00:10:15,571 --> 00:10:17,368 except that you need me. 161 00:10:17,406 --> 00:10:18,634 l know how to get things done 162 00:10:18,674 --> 00:10:20,266 and l have the expertise in the Borg. 163 00:10:20,309 --> 00:10:22,402 And you have a lot to learn, Commander. 164 00:10:24,113 --> 00:10:25,444 Yes, sir. 165 00:10:25,481 --> 00:10:28,109 Almost as much as l had to learn when l came onboard 166 00:10:28,150 --> 00:10:29,811 as Captain Picard's First Officer. 167 00:10:29,852 --> 00:10:31,114 A fact he reminded me of 168 00:10:31,153 --> 00:10:33,713 when l commented on what a pain in the neck you are. 169 00:10:33,756 --> 00:10:35,917 Yes, sir. 170 00:10:35,958 --> 00:10:38,620 Data to Riker. Message from Starfleet, Captain. 171 00:10:38,661 --> 00:10:40,652 Go ahead, Data. 172 00:10:40,696 --> 00:10:42,857 Starfleet reports it has engaged the Borg 173 00:10:42,898 --> 00:10:44,331 at Wolf 359, sir. 174 00:10:50,940 --> 00:10:54,569 Admiral Hanson on subspace, Captain. 175 00:10:54,610 --> 00:10:57,807 On screen. 176 00:10:57,847 --> 00:10:59,838 Admiral? 177 00:10:59,882 --> 00:11:01,975 The fight does not go well, Enterprise. 178 00:11:02,017 --> 00:11:05,145 We're attempting to withdraw and regroup. 179 00:11:05,187 --> 00:11:07,087 Rendezvous with fleet... 180 00:11:21,592 --> 00:11:25,084 Captain's Log, Stardate 44002.3. 181 00:11:25,129 --> 00:11:27,290 Repairs are complete and the Enterprise 182 00:11:27,332 --> 00:11:30,233 is warping to rendezvous with Starfleet at Wolf 359. 183 00:11:30,268 --> 00:11:33,396 Communications from the site of battle have been cut off 184 00:11:33,438 --> 00:11:35,372 possibly due to Borg interference. 185 00:11:35,406 --> 00:11:37,806 Lieutenant Worf, everyone in this room 186 00:11:37,842 --> 00:11:40,902 shares my respect for your service to this ship 187 00:11:40,978 --> 00:11:43,503 but, right now, l need your experience at tactical. 188 00:11:43,548 --> 00:11:47,507 Commander Data, l realize your very nature omits ambition. 189 00:11:47,552 --> 00:11:49,179 Nevertheless, l want you to know 190 00:11:49,220 --> 00:11:52,621 l seriously considered you as First Officer. 191 00:11:52,657 --> 00:11:54,625 Thank you, sir. 192 00:11:54,659 --> 00:11:57,287 But this is not the time for change. 193 00:11:57,328 --> 00:11:59,455 l need all of you where you are 194 00:11:59,497 --> 00:12:02,295 where Captain Picard always relied on you. 195 00:12:02,333 --> 00:12:05,302 l have been... reluctantly... forced to conclude 196 00:12:05,336 --> 00:12:08,237 that Commander Shelby, our expert on the Borg 197 00:12:08,272 --> 00:12:10,331 is an ideal choice at this time 198 00:12:10,375 --> 00:12:13,310 for First Officer. 199 00:12:15,179 --> 00:12:18,876 Based on our latest communication, we can assume 200 00:12:18,950 --> 00:12:22,215 that the Borg survived the fleet's attack. 201 00:12:22,253 --> 00:12:24,244 Your thoughts on our next encounter. 202 00:12:24,288 --> 00:12:27,314 What about the heavy graviton beam we were talking about? 203 00:12:27,358 --> 00:12:28,723 l've gone over it four times. 204 00:12:28,760 --> 00:12:31,490 The local field distortion just wouldn't be strong enough 205 00:12:31,529 --> 00:12:32,553 to incapacitate them. 206 00:12:32,597 --> 00:12:34,656 Dr. Crusher and l have been working on 207 00:12:34,699 --> 00:12:35,996 an interesting premise. 208 00:12:36,033 --> 00:12:38,331 With our recent experience in nanotechnology 209 00:12:38,369 --> 00:12:39,893 we might be able to introduce 210 00:12:39,971 --> 00:12:42,371 a destructive breed of nanites into the Borg. 211 00:12:42,407 --> 00:12:43,669 Nanites? 212 00:12:43,708 --> 00:12:44,697 Robots 213 00:12:44,742 --> 00:12:47,336 small enough to enter living cells. 214 00:12:47,378 --> 00:12:49,243 How long would it take to execute that? 215 00:12:49,280 --> 00:12:51,009 That's the problem-- two to three weeks. 216 00:12:51,048 --> 00:12:52,879 ln two or three weeks, nanites may be 217 00:12:52,917 --> 00:12:54,646 all that's left of the Federation. 218 00:12:54,685 --> 00:12:56,516 We have the new phaser adapters. 219 00:12:56,554 --> 00:12:58,044 Maybe in concert 220 00:12:58,089 --> 00:13:00,683 with the photon torpedoes, we can slow them down. 221 00:13:02,560 --> 00:13:04,118 l'm sure Captain Picard 222 00:13:04,162 --> 00:13:07,063 would have something meaningful and inspirational 223 00:13:07,098 --> 00:13:08,122 to say right now. 224 00:13:08,166 --> 00:13:10,225 To tell you the truth, l wish he was here 225 00:13:10,268 --> 00:13:11,963 'cause l'd like to hear it, too. 226 00:13:12,003 --> 00:13:14,494 l know how difficult this transition 227 00:13:14,539 --> 00:13:16,666 has been for all of you. 228 00:13:16,707 --> 00:13:18,470 l can take over for him 229 00:13:18,509 --> 00:13:20,636 but l could never replace Captain Picard 230 00:13:20,678 --> 00:13:22,202 nor would l ever try. 231 00:13:22,246 --> 00:13:24,771 Whatever the outcome 232 00:13:24,816 --> 00:13:29,150 l'm sure our efforts in the coming battle 233 00:13:29,187 --> 00:13:32,645 will justify his faith in all of us. 234 00:13:32,690 --> 00:13:34,851 Dismissed. 235 00:13:47,038 --> 00:13:48,903 What would you do? 236 00:13:51,776 --> 00:13:53,368 Come. 237 00:13:57,648 --> 00:14:00,014 May l speak to you, Captain? 238 00:14:00,051 --> 00:14:01,678 Actually, Guinan, l... 239 00:14:01,719 --> 00:14:03,619 You know, Picard and l used to talk 240 00:14:03,654 --> 00:14:06,088 every now and then, when one of us needed to. 241 00:14:09,961 --> 00:14:14,193 l guess l'm just used to having the Captain's ear. 242 00:14:14,232 --> 00:14:16,792 What's on your mind? 243 00:14:16,834 --> 00:14:20,793 l've heard a lot of people talking down in Ten-Forward. 244 00:14:20,838 --> 00:14:24,239 They expect to be dead in the next day or so. 245 00:14:24,275 --> 00:14:26,140 They trust you. 246 00:14:26,177 --> 00:14:27,872 They like you. 247 00:14:27,945 --> 00:14:31,210 But they don't believe anyone can save them. 248 00:14:31,249 --> 00:14:33,843 l'm not sure anyone can. 249 00:14:33,885 --> 00:14:37,981 When a man is convinced he's going to die tomorrow 250 00:14:38,022 --> 00:14:41,617 he'll probably find a way to make it happen. 251 00:14:41,659 --> 00:14:45,151 The only one who can turn this around is you. 252 00:14:45,196 --> 00:14:47,562 l'll do the best l can. 253 00:14:47,598 --> 00:14:52,001 You're going to have to do something you don't want to do. 254 00:14:52,036 --> 00:14:54,766 You have to let go of Picard. 255 00:14:54,805 --> 00:14:57,273 Maybe you haven't heard. 256 00:14:57,308 --> 00:15:00,573 l tried to kill him yesterday. 257 00:15:00,611 --> 00:15:04,172 You tried to kill whatever that is on the Borg ship-- 258 00:15:04,215 --> 00:15:05,409 not Picard. 259 00:15:07,818 --> 00:15:11,447 Picard is still here with us. 260 00:15:11,489 --> 00:15:12,956 ln this room. 261 00:15:12,990 --> 00:15:15,857 lf he had died, it would be easier. 262 00:15:15,960 --> 00:15:17,427 But he didn't. 263 00:15:17,461 --> 00:15:21,124 They took him from us a piece at a time. 264 00:15:21,165 --> 00:15:24,999 Did he ever tell you why we're so close? 265 00:15:25,036 --> 00:15:27,095 No. 266 00:15:27,138 --> 00:15:29,129 Oh. 267 00:15:29,173 --> 00:15:33,803 Then let me just say that our relationship 268 00:15:33,844 --> 00:15:37,803 is beyond friendship, beyond family. 269 00:15:37,848 --> 00:15:40,316 And l will let him go. 270 00:15:40,351 --> 00:15:43,320 And you must do the same. 271 00:15:43,354 --> 00:15:46,619 There can only be one Captain. 272 00:15:46,657 --> 00:15:47,885 lt's not that simple. 273 00:15:47,925 --> 00:15:49,017 This was his crew. 274 00:15:49,060 --> 00:15:50,891 He wrote the book on this ship. 275 00:15:50,995 --> 00:15:53,759 lf the Borg know everything he knows 276 00:15:53,798 --> 00:15:56,596 it's time to throw that book away. 277 00:15:56,634 --> 00:15:58,898 You must let him go, Riker. 278 00:15:58,970 --> 00:16:01,700 lt's the only way to beat him. 279 00:16:01,739 --> 00:16:05,436 The only way to save him. 280 00:16:05,476 --> 00:16:09,378 And that is now your chair... 281 00:16:09,413 --> 00:16:11,142 Captain. 282 00:16:43,347 --> 00:16:47,147 We are now approaching the Wolf system, Captain. 283 00:16:47,184 --> 00:16:49,516 On my way. 284 00:16:54,458 --> 00:16:55,755 Slow to impulse. 285 00:16:55,793 --> 00:16:59,092 Take us to the battle coordinates, Mr. Crusher. 286 00:16:59,130 --> 00:17:00,597 Yellow Alert. 287 00:17:00,631 --> 00:17:04,260 Sensors are picking up several vessels, Captain. 288 00:17:04,301 --> 00:17:05,768 The fleet? 289 00:17:05,803 --> 00:17:07,771 No active subspace fields. 290 00:17:07,805 --> 00:17:09,773 Negligible power readings. 291 00:17:09,807 --> 00:17:11,104 Life signs? 292 00:17:11,142 --> 00:17:12,439 Negative, sir. 293 00:17:12,476 --> 00:17:13,773 Visual contact. 294 00:17:13,811 --> 00:17:15,938 On screen. 295 00:17:34,398 --> 00:17:37,799 The Tolstoy. 296 00:17:37,835 --> 00:17:39,860 The Kyushu. 297 00:17:39,904 --> 00:17:42,873 The Melbourne. 298 00:18:10,507 --> 00:18:14,136 Sir, sensors are picking up unusually strong eddy currents 299 00:18:14,177 --> 00:18:16,839 bearing 200 mark 21 1. 300 00:18:16,880 --> 00:18:18,006 Data, analysis? 301 00:18:18,047 --> 00:18:20,413 lt could indicate the course of the Borg ship, sir. 302 00:18:20,450 --> 00:18:23,214 Ensign Crusher, set in a course that follows those currents. 303 00:18:23,253 --> 00:18:24,982 Commander Shelby, prepare to initiate 304 00:18:25,021 --> 00:18:26,886 your plan to separate the saucer section 305 00:18:26,923 --> 00:18:27,981 when we find the Borg. 306 00:18:28,024 --> 00:18:29,150 Sir, l must remind you 307 00:18:29,192 --> 00:18:31,490 that Captain Picard was briefed on that plan. 308 00:18:31,528 --> 00:18:33,189 The Borg will be prepared for it. 309 00:18:33,229 --> 00:18:34,753 l'm aware of that, Commander. 310 00:18:34,797 --> 00:18:36,765 ln fact, l'm counting on it. 311 00:18:36,799 --> 00:18:39,700 Crusher, Cartaino, Gleason, report to the Battle Bridge. 312 00:18:39,736 --> 00:18:42,102 Mr. Data, Mr. Worf 313 00:18:42,138 --> 00:18:44,800 l have a special mission for you. 314 00:19:05,361 --> 00:19:06,726 Locutus of Borg 315 00:19:06,796 --> 00:19:10,027 this is Captain William T. Riker of the USS Enterprise. 316 00:19:10,066 --> 00:19:13,900 You may speak. 317 00:19:13,937 --> 00:19:16,337 We wish to end the hostilities. 318 00:19:16,372 --> 00:19:20,274 Then you must unconditionally surrender. 319 00:19:20,310 --> 00:19:24,076 We are prepared to meet to discuss your terms. 320 00:19:24,113 --> 00:19:28,379 lt is unlikely you are prepared to discuss terms. 321 00:19:28,418 --> 00:19:34,015 lt is more likely that this is an attempt at deception. 322 00:19:34,057 --> 00:19:35,354 Come now, Locutus. 323 00:19:35,391 --> 00:19:38,360 lf Picard's knowledge and experience 324 00:19:38,394 --> 00:19:40,021 is part of you 325 00:19:40,063 --> 00:19:43,931 then you know that l've never lied to him. 326 00:19:43,967 --> 00:19:47,300 You should also implicitly trust me. 327 00:19:47,337 --> 00:19:48,964 ls that not so? 328 00:19:49,005 --> 00:19:51,872 Picard implicitly trusted you. 329 00:19:51,908 --> 00:19:53,535 Then trust me now. 330 00:19:53,576 --> 00:19:55,737 Meet to discuss your terms. 331 00:19:55,778 --> 00:19:58,076 Discussion is irrelevant. 332 00:19:58,114 --> 00:19:59,775 There are no terms. 333 00:19:59,882 --> 00:20:06,151 You will disarm all your weapons and escort us to Sector 001 334 00:20:06,189 --> 00:20:09,886 where we will begin assimilating your culture and... 335 00:20:09,926 --> 00:20:12,019 Mr. Gleason, can you pinpoint the source 336 00:20:12,061 --> 00:20:13,426 of the Borg transmission? 337 00:20:13,463 --> 00:20:16,398 l can put you within 30 meters of it, sir. 338 00:20:16,432 --> 00:20:17,729 O'Brien, report. 339 00:20:17,767 --> 00:20:21,066 The Borg have adapted their electromagnetic field 340 00:20:21,104 --> 00:20:24,039 to prevent main transporter function, sir. 341 00:20:24,073 --> 00:20:25,165 As expected. 342 00:20:25,208 --> 00:20:27,904 Mr. Data, Mr. Worf, proceed as we discussed. 343 00:20:27,944 --> 00:20:30,412 Aye, Captain. 344 00:20:30,446 --> 00:20:31,743 Channel open, sir. 345 00:20:31,781 --> 00:20:33,715 We would like time to prepare our people 346 00:20:33,750 --> 00:20:35,047 for assimilation. 347 00:20:35,084 --> 00:20:37,075 Preparation is irrelevant. 348 00:20:37,120 --> 00:20:41,819 Your people will be assimilated as easily as Picard has been. 349 00:20:41,891 --> 00:20:43,950 Your attempt at a delay 350 00:20:43,993 --> 00:20:47,087 will not be successful, Number One. 351 00:20:47,130 --> 00:20:49,030 We will proceed to Earth 352 00:20:49,065 --> 00:20:54,594 and if you attempt to intervene, we will destroy you. 353 00:20:54,637 --> 00:20:56,969 Then take your best shot, Locutus 354 00:20:57,006 --> 00:20:59,372 'cause we are about to intervene. 355 00:21:00,877 --> 00:21:01,844 Channel closed. 356 00:21:01,878 --> 00:21:03,311 Reset subspace communications. 357 00:21:03,346 --> 00:21:04,643 Scrambler code, Riker One. 358 00:21:04,681 --> 00:21:07,673 Scrambler code Riker One, acknowledged. 359 00:21:07,717 --> 00:21:08,684 Shelby, report. 360 00:21:08,718 --> 00:21:10,185 Ready for separation. 361 00:21:10,219 --> 00:21:12,016 Make it so. 362 00:21:12,055 --> 00:21:14,114 Auto-sep sequence initiated. 363 00:21:21,164 --> 00:21:22,893 Docking latches clear. 364 00:21:22,932 --> 00:21:24,524 Separation complete. 365 00:21:24,567 --> 00:21:28,401 Saucer velocity, 100 meters per second and increasing, sir. 366 00:21:28,438 --> 00:21:29,666 Open fire. All weapons. 367 00:21:29,706 --> 00:21:31,333 Fire. 368 00:21:42,552 --> 00:21:44,816 Borg tractor beam attempting to lock on, sir. 369 00:21:44,887 --> 00:21:47,822 Evasive maneuvers, pattern Riker Alpha. 370 00:21:47,924 --> 00:21:50,392 Riker Alpha, confirmed. 371 00:21:54,230 --> 00:21:57,529 They're ignoring the saucer section completely. 372 00:21:57,567 --> 00:22:00,331 Just as you should, Captain. 373 00:22:00,369 --> 00:22:03,634 Ensign, evasive pattern Riker Beta. 374 00:22:03,673 --> 00:22:06,141 Riker Beta, confirmed. 375 00:22:06,175 --> 00:22:08,075 Proceed to second phase, Commander Shelby. 376 00:22:08,111 --> 00:22:09,169 Acknowledged. 377 00:22:09,212 --> 00:22:11,077 Fire antimatter spread. 378 00:22:22,525 --> 00:22:25,016 Shuttle launch sequence confirmed. 379 00:22:25,061 --> 00:22:28,519 Departing Enterprise in exactly three seconds. 380 00:22:52,088 --> 00:22:55,057 The Borg tractor beam has moved toward the antimatter spread. 381 00:22:55,091 --> 00:22:57,321 They might be picking up the engine ionization 382 00:22:57,360 --> 00:22:58,349 from the shuttle. 383 00:22:58,394 --> 00:23:00,021 Data, cut your engines. 384 00:23:00,062 --> 00:23:01,689 Take her in unpowered. 385 00:23:05,201 --> 00:23:08,364 Shuttle has penetrated the Borg electromagnetic field. 386 00:23:08,404 --> 00:23:09,632 Understood. 387 00:23:13,276 --> 00:23:17,007 The shuttle escape transporter should provide enough power 388 00:23:17,046 --> 00:23:18,707 to beam us onto the Borg ship from here, sir. 389 00:23:18,748 --> 00:23:20,079 Proceed. 390 00:24:23,379 --> 00:24:24,710 Data! 391 00:24:41,797 --> 00:24:43,424 Mission accomplished. 392 00:24:43,466 --> 00:24:44,933 We have him. 393 00:24:44,967 --> 00:24:47,868 Firing shuttle thrusters. 394 00:24:51,908 --> 00:24:54,103 They're clear of the Borg field, sir. 395 00:24:54,143 --> 00:24:56,236 Beam them out of there, Mr. O'Brien. 396 00:24:56,279 --> 00:24:58,975 Locked in. 397 00:25:08,057 --> 00:25:10,218 Transport successful, sir. 398 00:25:29,570 --> 00:25:32,266 Captain, we've sustained damage to the impulse drive. 399 00:25:32,307 --> 00:25:34,502 The saucer section is disabled. 400 00:25:34,542 --> 00:25:37,136 Reading subspace field fluctuations from the Borg ship. 401 00:25:37,178 --> 00:25:39,669 Looks like they're getting ready to increase power. 402 00:25:39,714 --> 00:25:40,703 Stand by, Mr. La Forge. 403 00:25:40,815 --> 00:25:41,713 Aye, sir. 404 00:25:41,816 --> 00:25:44,580 The saucer section's a sitting duck. 405 00:25:45,987 --> 00:25:48,615 Prepare to draw their fire. 406 00:25:48,656 --> 00:25:51,124 Captain, the Borg ship is moving away. 407 00:25:53,494 --> 00:25:56,622 lt's resuming its course towards Earth, sir. 408 00:25:56,664 --> 00:25:59,292 Rendezvous with the saucer section. 409 00:25:59,334 --> 00:26:01,359 Lay in a course of pursuit. 410 00:26:04,405 --> 00:26:05,963 There is extensive infiltration 411 00:26:06,007 --> 00:26:08,874 of the microcircuit fibers into the surrounding tissue. 412 00:26:08,910 --> 00:26:10,343 His DNA is being rewritten. 413 00:26:10,378 --> 00:26:11,470 Can you revive him? 414 00:26:11,512 --> 00:26:13,343 l'd like more time to study 415 00:26:13,381 --> 00:26:15,372 the structural changes in the motor pathways. 416 00:26:15,416 --> 00:26:17,145 We don't have more time, Doctor. 417 00:26:17,185 --> 00:26:19,050 Once he was wired into the Borg 418 00:26:19,087 --> 00:26:21,078 they knew everything that he knew. 419 00:26:21,122 --> 00:26:22,953 l just hope it goes both ways. 420 00:26:22,990 --> 00:26:24,685 lf we're lucky, he had access 421 00:26:24,792 --> 00:26:27,260 to everything we need to know about them. 422 00:26:27,295 --> 00:26:29,661 Especially their vulnerabilities. 423 00:26:37,305 --> 00:26:40,331 Jean-Luc, it's Beverly. 424 00:26:40,375 --> 00:26:42,468 Can you hear me? 425 00:26:47,815 --> 00:26:52,343 Beverly... Crusher... Doctor. 426 00:26:52,387 --> 00:26:54,582 Yes. 427 00:26:54,622 --> 00:26:58,114 Don't try to move. 428 00:26:58,159 --> 00:27:01,322 l am on board the Enterprise. 429 00:27:01,362 --> 00:27:03,489 That's right. 430 00:27:08,336 --> 00:27:10,930 A futile maneuver. 431 00:27:10,972 --> 00:27:14,032 lncorrect strategy, Number One 432 00:27:14,075 --> 00:27:19,775 to risk your crew and ship to retrieve only one man. 433 00:27:19,814 --> 00:27:22,783 Picard would never have approved. 434 00:27:22,817 --> 00:27:27,151 You underestimate us, if you believe 435 00:27:27,188 --> 00:27:30,817 this abduction is any concern. 436 00:27:34,195 --> 00:27:38,325 There is no need for apprehension. 437 00:27:38,366 --> 00:27:40,664 l intend no harm. 438 00:27:40,701 --> 00:27:42,328 No harm. 439 00:27:42,370 --> 00:27:45,237 l will continue 440 00:27:45,273 --> 00:27:49,039 aboard this ship, to speak for the Borg 441 00:27:49,076 --> 00:27:52,534 while they continue, without further diversion 442 00:27:52,580 --> 00:27:55,071 to Sector 001 443 00:27:55,116 --> 00:27:58,984 where they will force your unconditional surrender. 444 00:28:06,027 --> 00:28:08,461 Using multimodal reflection sorting 445 00:28:08,496 --> 00:28:10,088 l have been able to detect 446 00:28:10,131 --> 00:28:12,326 a complex series of subspace signals 447 00:28:12,366 --> 00:28:14,459 between Locutus and the Borg ship. 448 00:28:14,502 --> 00:28:16,800 That's how they're controlling him? 449 00:28:16,838 --> 00:28:19,238 lt is not just a matter of control, Doctor. 450 00:28:19,273 --> 00:28:22,174 The signals are interactive across a subspace domain 451 00:28:22,210 --> 00:28:24,337 similar to that of a transporter beam. 452 00:28:24,378 --> 00:28:26,642 l would hypothesize that these frequencies 453 00:28:26,681 --> 00:28:29,650 form the basis of the Borg's collective consciousness. 454 00:28:29,684 --> 00:28:31,151 Can't we block them? 455 00:28:31,185 --> 00:28:33,847 Possibly, but as you may recall, on several occasions 456 00:28:33,888 --> 00:28:36,322 we have witnessed the Borg removing key circuits 457 00:28:36,357 --> 00:28:37,449 from injured comrades. 458 00:28:37,492 --> 00:28:40,256 No doubt separating them from the group consciousness. 459 00:28:40,294 --> 00:28:42,660 The injured Borg immediately self-destructed. 460 00:28:42,697 --> 00:28:44,631 That is correct, sir. 461 00:28:44,665 --> 00:28:47,259 Cutting the link to Locutus might be fatal to the Captain. 462 00:28:47,301 --> 00:28:50,464 We have to find a way to reach him. 463 00:28:50,505 --> 00:28:53,133 We must know what he knows. 464 00:28:53,174 --> 00:28:55,039 Without these interactive signals 465 00:28:55,076 --> 00:28:57,544 it would only be a matter of microsurgery-- 466 00:28:57,578 --> 00:28:58,545 l could do it. 467 00:28:58,579 --> 00:29:00,513 But as long as these Borg implants 468 00:29:00,548 --> 00:29:02,311 are functioning, there's no way 469 00:29:02,350 --> 00:29:05,342 l can separate the man from the machine. 470 00:29:05,386 --> 00:29:07,946 Then perhaps there is a way 471 00:29:07,989 --> 00:29:11,322 l can access the machine, Doctor. 472 00:29:22,003 --> 00:29:25,461 Worf. Klingon species. A warrior race. 473 00:29:25,506 --> 00:29:27,804 You, too, will be assimilated. 474 00:29:27,842 --> 00:29:31,141 The Klingon Empire will never yield. 475 00:29:31,178 --> 00:29:32,805 Why do you resist? 476 00:29:32,847 --> 00:29:36,146 We only wish to raise quality of life 477 00:29:36,183 --> 00:29:37,980 for all species. 478 00:29:38,019 --> 00:29:40,852 l like my species the way it is. 479 00:29:40,888 --> 00:29:42,981 A narrow vision. 480 00:29:43,024 --> 00:29:46,824 You will become one with the Borg. 481 00:29:46,861 --> 00:29:50,456 You will all become one with the Borg. 482 00:29:51,365 --> 00:29:53,458 The android... 483 00:29:53,501 --> 00:29:56,993 Data... primitive artificial organism. 484 00:29:57,038 --> 00:30:00,565 You will be obsolete in the new order. 485 00:30:02,543 --> 00:30:04,408 Take him to your lab, Data. 486 00:30:06,113 --> 00:30:07,580 Shelby to Riker. 487 00:30:07,615 --> 00:30:09,082 Go ahead. 488 00:30:09,116 --> 00:30:12,108 Captain, the Borg have entered Sector 001. 489 00:30:26,802 --> 00:30:28,793 The Borg have dropped out of warp, sir. 490 00:30:28,837 --> 00:30:31,032 Jupiter Outpost 92 reported visual contact 491 00:30:31,072 --> 00:30:32,403 at 1200 hours, 13 minutes. 492 00:30:32,441 --> 00:30:33,931 Planetary defenses? 493 00:30:33,975 --> 00:30:35,533 Responding. No reports on effectiveness 494 00:30:35,577 --> 00:30:37,670 but l really can't believe that against the Borg... 495 00:30:37,712 --> 00:30:39,270 Ensign Crusher, at their current speed 496 00:30:39,314 --> 00:30:40,406 when will they reach Earth? 497 00:30:40,449 --> 00:30:42,576 27 minutes. 498 00:30:42,617 --> 00:30:44,414 The soonest we could intercept? 499 00:30:46,254 --> 00:30:48,085 42 minutes, sir. 500 00:30:48,123 --> 00:30:50,114 Riker to Data. 501 00:30:50,158 --> 00:30:51,125 What's your status? 502 00:30:51,159 --> 00:30:53,127 The initial cybernetic connection 503 00:30:53,161 --> 00:30:56,995 into Captain Picard's neural net pathways has been established. 504 00:30:57,032 --> 00:30:58,260 Mr. O'Brien is ready 505 00:30:58,300 --> 00:30:59,460 to process the Borg signal 506 00:30:59,501 --> 00:31:01,230 through the transport pattern buffer. 507 00:31:01,269 --> 00:31:02,736 Make it so. 508 00:31:02,771 --> 00:31:04,568 With dispatch, Mr. Data. 509 00:31:04,606 --> 00:31:06,904 Proceeding immediately, sir. 510 00:31:06,942 --> 00:31:08,603 Data out. 511 00:31:22,557 --> 00:31:25,754 The neural link will be established 512 00:31:25,794 --> 00:31:27,455 in three stages. 513 00:31:27,496 --> 00:31:28,895 Doctor, l suggest 514 00:31:28,930 --> 00:31:32,093 you closely observe Captain Picard's life signs 515 00:31:32,133 --> 00:31:33,259 while, at each stage 516 00:31:33,301 --> 00:31:35,667 Chief O'Brien monitors my positronic matrix activity. 517 00:31:35,770 --> 00:31:36,896 Counselor 518 00:31:36,938 --> 00:31:39,463 hopefully, you will be able to determine 519 00:31:39,508 --> 00:31:41,339 whether l am reaching Captain Picard. 520 00:31:41,376 --> 00:31:42,502 At what point 521 00:31:42,544 --> 00:31:44,307 should l shut it down if there's a problem? 522 00:31:46,081 --> 00:31:47,548 l do not know. 523 00:31:47,582 --> 00:31:50,346 l have never done this before. 524 00:31:52,387 --> 00:31:54,685 lnitiating first neural link. 525 00:31:54,756 --> 00:31:58,351 The Captain's vital signs are stable. 526 00:32:00,362 --> 00:32:02,489 Positronic activity unchanged. 527 00:32:04,299 --> 00:32:07,735 First neural connection is confirmed. 528 00:32:07,769 --> 00:32:09,236 l cannot report 529 00:32:09,271 --> 00:32:13,640 any significant access to the Borg consciousness. 530 00:32:34,095 --> 00:32:35,960 lt is confirmed. 531 00:32:35,997 --> 00:32:38,659 The Borg have broken through the Mars Defense Perimeter. 532 00:32:38,767 --> 00:32:42,032 Enterprise now approaching Terran system, sir. 533 00:32:42,070 --> 00:32:43,537 Slow to impulse. 534 00:32:43,572 --> 00:32:45,062 Time to intercept? 535 00:32:45,106 --> 00:32:47,631 23 minutes, 14 seconds, sir. 536 00:32:54,249 --> 00:32:58,686 Second neural connection is confirmed. 537 00:32:58,753 --> 00:33:00,948 l still cannot report 538 00:33:00,989 --> 00:33:03,219 any significant access. 539 00:33:03,258 --> 00:33:06,091 Proceeding with the final link. 540 00:33:11,166 --> 00:33:13,600 Significant increase in premotor area 541 00:33:13,635 --> 00:33:15,569 and hypothalamus activity. 542 00:33:15,604 --> 00:33:18,038 His heartbeat is accelerating rapidly. 543 00:33:18,073 --> 00:33:19,734 Sir, your submicron matrix activity 544 00:33:19,774 --> 00:33:21,139 is increasing exponentially. 545 00:33:21,176 --> 00:33:24,236 Neural connections complete. 546 00:33:24,279 --> 00:33:28,978 l have access to the Borg subspace signals. 547 00:33:29,017 --> 00:33:31,884 Processing. 548 00:33:31,920 --> 00:33:33,410 Processing. 549 00:33:33,455 --> 00:33:34,444 Data. 550 00:33:34,489 --> 00:33:36,081 Stand by. 551 00:33:36,124 --> 00:33:38,058 Processing. 552 00:33:39,961 --> 00:33:41,895 Processing. 553 00:33:47,502 --> 00:33:49,129 Fascinating. 554 00:33:49,170 --> 00:33:53,334 The Borg group consciousness is divided into subcommands 555 00:33:53,375 --> 00:33:56,276 necessary to carry out all functions. 556 00:33:56,311 --> 00:34:00,907 Defense, communication, navigation-- 557 00:34:00,949 --> 00:34:02,917 they are all controlled 558 00:34:02,951 --> 00:34:06,079 by a root command implanted into ea... 559 00:34:36,184 --> 00:34:38,152 Data, l'm picking up increased 560 00:34:38,186 --> 00:34:39,744 neural activity in Captain Picard 561 00:34:39,788 --> 00:34:43,656 localized in the prefrontal and parietal lobes. 562 00:34:43,692 --> 00:34:44,659 The Borg might be trying 563 00:34:44,693 --> 00:34:45,990 to terminate their link with him. 564 00:34:51,232 --> 00:34:52,529 Negative. 565 00:34:52,567 --> 00:34:55,627 The subspace signal configuration is unchanged. 566 00:34:55,670 --> 00:34:59,436 What is causing the increased neural activity is unclear. 567 00:34:59,474 --> 00:35:01,465 No, it's not. 568 00:35:01,509 --> 00:35:02,908 lt's him. 569 00:35:02,944 --> 00:35:05,242 lt's Picard. 570 00:35:11,853 --> 00:35:13,320 Troi to Bridge. 571 00:35:13,354 --> 00:35:16,551 Data has made first contact with Captain Picard. 572 00:35:16,591 --> 00:35:18,491 Can you communicate with him, Data? 573 00:35:18,526 --> 00:35:21,222 l have been unable to create a neural path 574 00:35:21,262 --> 00:35:23,230 around the Borg implants, sir. 575 00:35:23,264 --> 00:35:25,095 lt is Captain Picard himself 576 00:35:25,133 --> 00:35:27,551 who has somehow managed to initiate contact. 577 00:35:27,684 --> 00:35:31,120 Sir, the Borg have halted their approach to Earth. 578 00:35:31,154 --> 00:35:32,644 l think we got their attention. 579 00:35:32,689 --> 00:35:33,747 Time to intercept? 580 00:35:33,790 --> 00:35:35,655 Two minutes, four seconds, sir. 581 00:35:35,692 --> 00:35:37,785 They're worried. 582 00:35:37,828 --> 00:35:40,490 They're worried because we have access to Picard. 583 00:35:40,530 --> 00:35:41,792 Mr. Data, we have two minutes 584 00:35:41,832 --> 00:35:43,459 to figure out what we can do with it. 585 00:35:43,500 --> 00:35:46,333 Sir, it is clear the Borg are either unwilling 586 00:35:46,370 --> 00:35:49,100 or unable to terminate their subspace links. 587 00:35:49,139 --> 00:35:52,472 That may be their Achilles heel, Captain-- 588 00:35:52,509 --> 00:35:54,136 their interdependency. 589 00:35:54,177 --> 00:35:56,077 What do you mean, Doctor? 590 00:35:56,113 --> 00:35:58,513 He's part of their collective consciousness now. 591 00:35:58,548 --> 00:36:00,675 Cutting him off would be like asking one of us 592 00:36:00,717 --> 00:36:02,947 to disconnect an arm or a foot-- we can't do it. 593 00:36:02,986 --> 00:36:05,784 They operate as a single mind. 594 00:36:05,822 --> 00:36:09,815 One of them jumps off a cliff, they all jump off? 595 00:36:09,860 --> 00:36:11,885 Data, is it possible to plant a command 596 00:36:11,928 --> 00:36:13,987 into the Borg collective consciousness? 597 00:36:14,031 --> 00:36:15,430 lt is conceivable, sir 598 00:36:15,465 --> 00:36:18,093 but it would require altering the pathway 599 00:36:18,135 --> 00:36:19,693 from the root command 600 00:36:19,736 --> 00:36:21,727 to affect all iterative branchpoints in... 601 00:36:21,772 --> 00:36:24,707 Make every effort, Mr. Data. 602 00:36:24,741 --> 00:36:27,107 Sir, what command shall l attempt to plant? 603 00:36:27,144 --> 00:36:29,635 Something straightforward 604 00:36:29,680 --> 00:36:31,671 like ''disarm your weapons systems.'' 605 00:36:32,716 --> 00:36:34,149 Visual contact with the Borg. 606 00:36:34,184 --> 00:36:35,549 On screen. 607 00:36:35,585 --> 00:36:39,544 Magnify. 608 00:36:39,589 --> 00:36:41,921 Sensors reading increased power generation from the Borg. 609 00:36:41,958 --> 00:36:43,084 Red Alert. 610 00:36:43,126 --> 00:36:44,559 Load all torpedo bays. 611 00:36:44,628 --> 00:36:45,560 Ready phasers. 612 00:36:45,629 --> 00:36:46,823 Aye, Captain. 613 00:36:46,863 --> 00:36:48,831 Status of Borg weapons. 614 00:36:48,865 --> 00:36:50,799 Their weapon systems are fully charged. 615 00:36:50,834 --> 00:36:51,960 Data? 616 00:36:52,002 --> 00:36:55,130 Attempting to reroute subcommand paths, Captain. 617 00:36:55,172 --> 00:36:58,471 Defense systems are protected by access barriers. 618 00:37:03,380 --> 00:37:05,280 Borg attempting to lock on tractor beam. 619 00:37:05,315 --> 00:37:07,112 Rotate shield frequencies. 620 00:37:07,150 --> 00:37:08,481 Data, report. 621 00:37:08,518 --> 00:37:09,644 l am unable to penetrate 622 00:37:09,686 --> 00:37:11,745 defense systems command structure, Captain. 623 00:37:11,788 --> 00:37:13,380 Try the power systems, Data. 624 00:37:13,423 --> 00:37:15,516 See if you can get them to power down. 625 00:37:15,625 --> 00:37:16,785 Acknowledged. 626 00:37:16,827 --> 00:37:19,796 Attempting new power subcommand path. 627 00:37:19,830 --> 00:37:21,957 Shields have failed. 628 00:37:21,998 --> 00:37:23,932 They've locked on, sir. 629 00:37:23,967 --> 00:37:27,801 They're pulling us in. 630 00:37:27,838 --> 00:37:29,499 Fire all weapons. 631 00:37:36,313 --> 00:37:40,147 l cannot penetrate Borg power subcommand structure, sir. 632 00:37:40,183 --> 00:37:41,878 All critical subcommands 633 00:37:41,918 --> 00:37:43,044 are protected, Captain. 634 00:37:43,086 --> 00:37:44,417 Then it's over. 635 00:37:44,454 --> 00:37:47,252 Mr. Crusher, ready a collision course with the Borg ship. 636 00:37:48,959 --> 00:37:50,517 You heard me-- a collision course! 637 00:37:51,928 --> 00:37:53,088 Yes, sir. 638 00:37:53,130 --> 00:37:55,928 Mr. La Forge, prepare to go to warp power. 639 00:37:55,966 --> 00:37:57,399 Aye, sir. 640 00:37:59,002 --> 00:38:00,594 Sleep. 641 00:38:02,639 --> 00:38:05,608 He's regaining consciousness. 642 00:38:05,642 --> 00:38:07,269 Sleep. 643 00:38:07,310 --> 00:38:09,005 lt's Captain Picard speaking 644 00:38:09,045 --> 00:38:10,774 not Locutus. 645 00:38:10,814 --> 00:38:13,783 Sleep, Data. 646 00:38:13,817 --> 00:38:15,808 He's exhausted. 647 00:38:15,852 --> 00:38:17,945 Yes, Doctor. 648 00:38:17,988 --> 00:38:22,482 But if l may make a supposition, l do not believe his message 649 00:38:22,526 --> 00:38:24,824 was intended to express fatigue 650 00:38:24,861 --> 00:38:27,386 but to suggest a course of action. 651 00:38:34,237 --> 00:38:36,535 Borg cutting beam activated. 652 00:38:36,606 --> 00:38:38,733 Mr. Crusher. 653 00:38:40,410 --> 00:38:41,399 Eng... 654 00:38:41,444 --> 00:38:44,004 Data to Bridge. Stand by. 655 00:38:44,047 --> 00:38:46,413 Stand by all stations. 656 00:38:46,449 --> 00:38:48,178 l am attempting to penetrate 657 00:38:48,218 --> 00:38:50,550 the Borg regenerative subcommand path. 658 00:38:50,654 --> 00:38:54,647 lt is a low-priority system and may be accessible. 659 00:38:58,161 --> 00:39:01,062 Warning. Outer hull breach. 660 00:39:01,097 --> 00:39:03,088 Sir, shall l execute evacuation sequence? 661 00:39:03,133 --> 00:39:04,100 Negative, Mr. Worf. 662 00:39:04,134 --> 00:39:05,499 Mr. Data, your final report. 663 00:39:05,569 --> 00:39:06,866 Stand by. 664 00:39:06,903 --> 00:39:08,097 l can't, Mr. Data! 665 00:39:08,138 --> 00:39:14,668 Warning. lnner hull failure imminent on decks 23, 24 and 25. 666 00:39:14,711 --> 00:39:17,441 Decompression danger. 667 00:39:32,162 --> 00:39:34,756 Mr. Data, what the hell happened? 668 00:39:34,798 --> 00:39:36,527 l successfully planted a command 669 00:39:36,633 --> 00:39:38,863 into the Borg collective consciousness. 670 00:39:38,902 --> 00:39:39,994 lt misdirected them 671 00:39:40,036 --> 00:39:42,197 to believe it was time to regenerate. 672 00:39:42,239 --> 00:39:45,970 ln effect, l put them all to sleep. 673 00:39:48,511 --> 00:39:49,773 To sleep? 674 00:39:49,813 --> 00:39:52,475 Yes, sir. 675 00:39:52,515 --> 00:39:55,814 Status of Borg power drive? 676 00:39:58,188 --> 00:39:59,485 Minimal power. 677 00:39:59,522 --> 00:40:00,887 Electromagnetic field? 678 00:40:04,194 --> 00:40:05,661 Nonexistent. 679 00:40:05,695 --> 00:40:08,687 Commander Shelby, take an away team 680 00:40:08,732 --> 00:40:12,190 and confirm that the Borg are... asleep. 681 00:40:12,235 --> 00:40:14,703 Delighted, sir. 682 00:40:16,773 --> 00:40:18,365 Mr. Worf. 683 00:40:38,656 --> 00:40:40,248 Shelby to Enterprise. 684 00:40:40,291 --> 00:40:41,724 lt's true. 685 00:40:41,759 --> 00:40:44,387 They're all in a regeneration mode. 686 00:40:44,428 --> 00:40:45,895 They're dormant, sir. 687 00:40:45,930 --> 00:40:48,490 Any indication to how long we can keep them like this? 688 00:40:48,566 --> 00:40:49,897 Checking. 689 00:40:51,735 --> 00:40:55,193 Tricorder readings are fluctuating rapidly, Commander. 690 00:40:55,239 --> 00:40:57,207 Shelby to Enterprise. 691 00:40:57,241 --> 00:40:59,709 There are indications here that their entire power net's 692 00:40:59,743 --> 00:41:01,005 about to feed back on itself. 693 00:41:01,045 --> 00:41:03,206 l'd say we're looking at a self-destruct sequence 694 00:41:03,247 --> 00:41:04,839 activated by the Borg's malfunction. 695 00:41:04,882 --> 00:41:06,611 Do you want us to attempt to disarm it? 696 00:41:06,650 --> 00:41:09,585 Stand by. 697 00:41:09,620 --> 00:41:10,678 There's no way to know 698 00:41:10,721 --> 00:41:13,781 what the destruction of the Borg ship will do to him. 699 00:41:13,824 --> 00:41:16,054 We should also consider the advantages 700 00:41:16,093 --> 00:41:18,687 of further examination of the Borg and their vessel, sir. 701 00:41:20,998 --> 00:41:22,625 l don't think so. 702 00:41:22,666 --> 00:41:24,930 Data, separate yourself from Captain Picard. 703 00:41:24,969 --> 00:41:26,561 Away team, get yourselves home. 704 00:41:26,604 --> 00:41:29,471 Mr. Crusher, upon their return move us to a safe position. 705 00:41:29,573 --> 00:41:31,165 Aye, sir. 706 00:41:54,932 --> 00:41:56,593 Life signs are stable. 707 00:41:56,634 --> 00:42:00,126 The DNA around the microcircuit fiber implants 708 00:42:00,170 --> 00:42:01,967 is returning to normal. 709 00:42:03,641 --> 00:42:05,609 How do you feel? 710 00:42:08,979 --> 00:42:11,709 Almost human. 711 00:42:11,749 --> 00:42:15,742 With just... a bit of a headache. 712 00:42:15,786 --> 00:42:17,083 We'll get you to Sick Bay. 713 00:42:17,121 --> 00:42:19,988 We won't have any trouble getting those implants out now. 714 00:42:20,024 --> 00:42:22,891 How much do you remember? 715 00:42:26,096 --> 00:42:29,554 Everything. 716 00:42:29,600 --> 00:42:34,060 lncluding some brilliantly unorthodox strategy 717 00:42:34,104 --> 00:42:37,631 from a former First Officer of mine. 718 00:42:48,852 --> 00:42:50,649 ...and Earth Station McKinley has advised 719 00:42:50,688 --> 00:42:53,088 that they're ready to begin refitting the Enterprise. 720 00:42:53,123 --> 00:42:54,488 And the estimated time for repairs? 721 00:42:54,591 --> 00:42:56,024 Five or six weeks. 722 00:42:57,227 --> 00:42:58,524 -Come. -Come. 723 00:43:01,699 --> 00:43:03,860 Request permission to disembark, sir. 724 00:43:06,970 --> 00:43:09,530 Permission granted. 725 00:43:09,573 --> 00:43:12,542 They picked a fine officer for the task force, Commander. 726 00:43:12,576 --> 00:43:15,739 We'll have the fleet back up in less than a year. 727 00:43:15,779 --> 00:43:17,872 l imagine you'll have your choice 728 00:43:17,915 --> 00:43:19,906 of any Starfleet command, sir. 729 00:43:21,752 --> 00:43:24,880 Everyone is so concerned about my next job. 730 00:43:24,922 --> 00:43:27,686 With all due respect, Commander... sir 731 00:43:27,725 --> 00:43:29,625 my career plans 732 00:43:29,660 --> 00:43:31,719 are my own business and no one else's. 733 00:43:31,762 --> 00:43:33,389 But it's nice to know 734 00:43:33,430 --> 00:43:35,557 l'll have a few options. 735 00:43:35,599 --> 00:43:39,000 l hope l have the fortune of serving with you again, sir. 736 00:43:41,338 --> 00:43:42,965 Captain. 737 00:43:47,845 --> 00:43:50,473 Course for Station McKinley ready and laid in, sir. 738 00:43:50,581 --> 00:43:53,209 Make it so, Number One.