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0600 hours.
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Regeneration cycle complete.
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Daily Log, Seven of Nine,
Stardate 15781. 2.
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Today Ensign Kim and l
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will conduct
a comprehensive diagnostic
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of the aft sensor array.
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l have allocated three hours,
20 minutes for the task
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and an additional 17 minutes
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for Ensign Kim's usual
conversational digressions.
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l am scheduled to take
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a nutritional supplement
at 1500 hours,
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engage in one hour
of cardiovascular activity,
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then l intend to review a text
the Doctor recommended
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entitled A Christmas Carol.
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He believes it will have
educational value.
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End log.
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l'll get this.
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Don't give me
any hints.
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l have no intention
of doing so.
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Ensign.
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Hi, Seven.
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Are you ready to begin
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our sensor diagnostic?
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ls it 0600 already?
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We've been playing
all night.
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Vulcan kal- toh.
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For a game of logic,
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you'd be surprised at
how addictive it is.
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Give me a few more minutes
to figure this out.
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You should attend
to your duties, Ensign.
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l'll accept your forfeit.
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No way.
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This is the closest
l've ever come to beating you
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and l'm not giving up now.
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Ahh...
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lmpressive.
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Elementary
spatial harmonics.
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Are you ready now?
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Yeah. Sure.
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l would have
gotten that.
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ls there anything
you don't know?
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l was Borg.
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"l was Borg."
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That's what you always say.
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But what does it mean?
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You have the knowledge
of 10, 000 species in your head?
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Not exactly.
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Each drone's experiences
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are processed by
the collective.
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Only useful information
is retained.
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Still, that
probably makes you
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the most intelligent
human being alive.
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Probably.
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So what do you need
the rest of us for?
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Forget l asked.
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What was that?
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We just dropped out of warp.
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What's the problem?
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We were hit
by some kind of shock wave.
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Source?
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Checking.
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Hold on.
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l just lost
all my sensor readings.
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The computer is bringing up
some kind of message,
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but l can't access it.
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You better take a look at this.
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l can see it.
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What is it?
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l have no idea.
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My command codes aren't working.
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The computer says
l have insufficient clearance
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to access the message.
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We can't function like this.
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l'm going to get Harry up here
to trace the source.
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Don't do anything.
l'll take care of this.
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Send all sensor data
about the particle wave
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to my ready room.
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Tom, disengage engines
and hold position here.
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Captain...
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what's going on?
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l can't explain right now.
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Don't discuss any of this
with the rest of the crew.
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l'll have further instructions
for you soon.
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Computer, seal the doors
to this room.
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No entry
without my authorization.
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Doors are sealed.
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Access secured data file:
Omega one.
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Voiceprint confirmed.
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State clearance code.
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Janeway- one- one- five- three- red,
clearance level 10.
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Confirmed.
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Sensors have detected
the Omega phenomenon
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within 1. 2 light- years
of this vessel.
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lmplement the Omega Directive
immediately.
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All other priorities
have been rescinded.
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Display sensor data.
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l've been informed this is
a highly classified mission.
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lnformation will be provided
on a need- to- know basis--
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Captain's orders.
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Classified? By who?
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We're 60, 000 light- years
from Starfleet.
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Like l said,
need- to- know.
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B'Elanna, she wants
you to install
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multiphasic shielding
around the warp core.
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l've never seen
this shield configuration.
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l'd like to run a couple
of computer simulations
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- to make sure it's stable.
- No time.
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She needs this
done by 1 100 hours.
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1 100? l don't think
that's possible.
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Make it possible.
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Are we attempting
to protect
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the core from some form
of subspace radiation?
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l don't know
any more than you do.
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lt will be difficult
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to complete the task,
without more data.
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The data you've got
will have to do.
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Tom, start modifying
a shuttlecraft
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to withstand extreme
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thermal stress--
12, 000 Kelvins at least.
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Aye, sir.
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Does all this have
anything to do
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with that secret message
that the Captain received?
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What have
you heard?
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Rumors, mostly.
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Janeway's been locked
in her ready room
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for the last 16 hours...
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something about
an Omega Directive.
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Omega?
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Ring a bell?
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Look, the speculation
ends right here.
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Now, l expect you
to carry out your assignments
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with a minimum of gossip,
understood?
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l know it's hard
not to wonder.
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Frankly, l'm
curious myself,
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but the Captain was
very adamant about this.
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Get going.
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The Captain
wants to see you.
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l thought she might.
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Come in.
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What do you know about
the Omega Directive?
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Everything you do,
most likely.
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l thought as much.
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The Borg assimilated
Starfleet Captains.
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You would possess
all of their knowledge.
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That's correct.
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Do you intend
to carry out the Directive?
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Yes.
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Then sensors have detected
the molecule.
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So it would appear,
but we have to confirm it.
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"We"?
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You're going to help me
carry out the Directive.
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Protocol forbids me
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from discussing this mission
with any of my crew,
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but since you
already know about it,
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my choice is
to either work with you
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or...confine you
to quarters.
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Perhaps you should
do the latter.
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l will not help
you destroy Omega.
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lt should be harnessed.
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That's impossible.
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The Borg believe
otherwise.
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Explain.
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On one occasion,
we were able
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to create a single
Omega molecule.
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We kept it stable
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for one- trillionth
of a nanosecond
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before it destabilized.
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We didn't have enough
boronite ore left
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to synthesize more, but
the knowledge we gained
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allowed us to...
refine our theories.
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The Borg have
been waiting
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for the chance
to test them out.
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Yes.
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But we never found
another source of the ore...
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until now.
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Sorry...
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but if someone out there is
experimenting with Omega,
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l'm under orders
to stop them.
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Otherwise, this entire
Quadrant would be at risk.
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Those orders are the result
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of Starfleet's ignorance
and fear.
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l can alleviate your ignorance.
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As for your fear...
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Sometimes fear
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should be respected, Seven.
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Tell me...
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how many Borg were sacrificed
during this experiment?
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29 vessels, 600, 000 drones,
but that is irrelevant.
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Not to me, not to my crew,
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and not to the people
who live in this Quadrant.
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l'm going to neutralize
this threat, Seven,
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with or without your help.
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l will assist you.
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You will?
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l have waited many years
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to observe
this molecule firsthand.
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l will not deny myself
that experience.
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All right.
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Go back to your cargo bay.
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Assemble all the data
you have about Omega.
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l'll expect a report
within the hour.
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l didn't realize you had
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such a strong
scientific curiosity.
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Not curiosity...
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desire.
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Desire?
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Omega is infinitely complex,
yet harmonious.
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To the Borg,
it represents perfection.
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l wish to understand
that perfection.
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The Borg's Holy Grail.
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Captain?
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Never mind.
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l'll see you in an hour.
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Arithrazine? What for?
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l'm going on an
away mission.
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What are you
planning to do--
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stroll through
a supernova?
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Something like that.
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20 milligrams-- when
can you have it ready?
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Captain, arithrazine is used
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for the most severe cases
of theta
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radiation poisoning.
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A physician must be present
to monitor the treatment.
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That won't be possible.
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Then l'm afraid
l can't accommodate you.
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l'd be in violation
of Starfleet medical protocols.
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Well, l'm overriding
those protocols.
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Don't tell me--
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"The Omega Directive,"
whatever that might be.
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The arithrazine, Doctor.
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lt'll be ready in the morning.
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Have it sent to the shuttle bay.
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Captain, l don't know
what's going on here,
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but l'd hate this to be
the last time l ever see you.
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Please be careful.
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l will.
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l've analyzed the sensor logs
using Borg algorithms.
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The shock wave we detected
indicates not one
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but possibly hundreds
of Omega molecules.
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Location?
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Within ten light- years.
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l'm having
difficulty isolating
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the exact star system.
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Hundreds of molecules.
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That changes everything.
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A shuttle mission
may be insufficient.
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We require the resources
of this entire crew.
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We're going to need
more firepower,
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more protection.
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Transfer your data
to the Astrometrics Lab.
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l'll work
on it there.
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Calibration complete.
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Phase modulator.
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Detonator circuits?
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On standby.
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We're ready to load
the gravimetric charge.
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This looks like enough
for a 50- isoton explosion.
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54, to be exact.
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What are we planning to do,
blow up a small planet?
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l don't know.
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This warhead isn't
standard issue.
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Who designed it, the Captain?
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Mr. Kim, you ask
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too many questions.
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Change of plans, gentlemen.
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lncrease the charge
to 80 isotons.
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Aye, Captain.
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Harry, when you're done here,
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give B'Elanna a hand
with the shuttlecraft.
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00:13:27,706 --> 00:13:28,968
She's reinforcing the hull.
271
00:13:29,074 --> 00:13:30,268
Right.
272
00:13:35,447 --> 00:13:38,507
Ensign Hickman thinks
it's Species 8472.
273
00:13:38,584 --> 00:13:40,449
Pardon me?
274
00:13:40,519 --> 00:13:41,986
That's his theory.
275
00:13:42,087 --> 00:13:43,247
There's an opening
in fluidic space
276
00:13:43,322 --> 00:13:45,313
and Captain Janeway
has to shut it down.
277
00:13:45,391 --> 00:13:47,757
Want to know what l think?
278
00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:49,124
No.
279
00:13:50,930 --> 00:13:54,331
l think there's
a type- 6 protostar out there
280
00:13:54,400 --> 00:13:56,561
and the Captain's planning
on detonating it
281
00:13:56,635 --> 00:13:57,761
and opening up a wormhole
282
00:13:57,837 --> 00:13:58,929
to the Alpha Quadrant.
283
00:13:59,004 --> 00:14:00,164
ln theory,
it's possible.
284
00:14:00,239 --> 00:14:02,002
And because she doesn't
want to get her hopes up,
285
00:14:02,074 --> 00:14:03,871
she's not telling anybody.
286
00:14:03,943 --> 00:14:06,207
Then l wouldn't suggest
getting your hopes up.
287
00:14:07,379 --> 00:14:08,346
Then what do you think it is?
288
00:14:08,414 --> 00:14:09,346
l do not engage
289
00:14:09,415 --> 00:14:11,007
in idle speculation.
290
00:14:11,083 --> 00:14:12,380
Oh, come on, Tuvok.
291
00:14:12,451 --> 00:14:13,509
Aren't you curious?
292
00:14:13,586 --> 00:14:16,384
Yes, but we have a task at hand.
293
00:14:16,455 --> 00:14:18,286
The phase modulator.
294
00:14:29,268 --> 00:14:31,236
Come in.
295
00:14:31,303 --> 00:14:33,362
Status report.
296
00:14:33,439 --> 00:14:34,838
Everything's going
according to schedule.
297
00:14:34,907 --> 00:14:35,931
Good.
298
00:14:36,008 --> 00:14:38,977
The Omega Directive doesn't
allow me to say much,
299
00:14:39,078 --> 00:14:41,069
but l want you to
know what to expect.
300
00:14:41,146 --> 00:14:43,444
At 0600 hours,
l'll be leaving
301
00:14:43,515 --> 00:14:45,142
in a shuttle with
Seven of Nine.
302
00:14:46,518 --> 00:14:48,611
Would it be out of line
to ask where you're going?
303
00:14:48,687 --> 00:14:50,279
l can tell you this.
304
00:14:50,356 --> 00:14:52,722
One of two things
is going to happen.
305
00:14:52,791 --> 00:14:55,316
Either Seven and l will
succeed on our mission
306
00:14:55,494 --> 00:14:57,121
and return within
a few days,
307
00:14:57,196 --> 00:14:58,993
or your long- range
sensors will detect
308
00:14:59,098 --> 00:15:01,532
a large explosion
in subspace.
309
00:15:01,600 --> 00:15:03,727
lf that occurs, you'll
have less than ten seconds
310
00:15:03,802 --> 00:15:06,066
to jump to warp and
get the hell out of here.
311
00:15:06,138 --> 00:15:08,868
Head for the Alpha Quadrant
and don't look back. Understood?
312
00:15:10,676 --> 00:15:11,904
l always thought that Starfleet
313
00:15:11,977 --> 00:15:14,138
was run
by duty- crazed bureaucrats,
314
00:15:14,213 --> 00:15:15,908
but l find it hard to believe
that even they
315
00:15:16,015 --> 00:15:18,540
would order a Captain
to go on a suicide mission.
316
00:15:18,617 --> 00:15:21,586
This shuttle excursion
is your idea, isn't it?
317
00:15:23,055 --> 00:15:27,014
Let's just say
l've had to amend the Directive,
318
00:15:27,092 --> 00:15:28,889
given the circumstances.
319
00:15:28,961 --> 00:15:31,486
But you have your orders
and l expect you to follow them.
320
00:15:31,563 --> 00:15:33,087
That's expecting a lot.
321
00:15:33,165 --> 00:15:37,067
You're asking me to abandon
my Captain and closest friend
322
00:15:37,136 --> 00:15:38,797
without even telling me why.
323
00:15:38,871 --> 00:15:40,031
lf it were
a simple matter of trust,
324
00:15:40,105 --> 00:15:41,732
l wouldn't hesitate to tell you.
325
00:15:43,175 --> 00:15:44,699
But we've encountered situations
326
00:15:44,777 --> 00:15:47,678
where information
was taken from us by force.
327
00:15:47,746 --> 00:15:50,977
l 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
00:15:53,018 --> 00:15:54,815
but you're not always
a reasonable woman.
330
00:15:54,887 --> 00:15:57,879
You're determined
to protect this crew
331
00:15:57,957 --> 00:16:00,050
and this time,
you've taken it too far.
332
00:16:00,125 --> 00:16:02,593
A dangerous mission--
fine, l'll acknowledge that--
333
00:16:02,661 --> 00:16:04,151
but isn't it more
likely to succeed
334
00:16:04,229 --> 00:16:06,527
with everyone behind you,
working together?
335
00:16:06,598 --> 00:16:08,532
Ordinarily, l'd agree,
336
00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:11,364
but this Directive was issued
many years ago.
337
00:16:11,437 --> 00:16:14,702
Starfleet didn't exactly have
our predicament in mind, did it?
338
00:16:14,773 --> 00:16:18,004
Lost in the Delta Quadrant
with no backup.
339
00:16:18,077 --> 00:16:21,444
l can't ignore the orders,
340
00:16:21,513 --> 00:16:24,038
but l won't ask the crew
to risk their lives
341
00:16:24,116 --> 00:16:25,481
because of my obligation.
342
00:16:25,551 --> 00:16:27,075
"My obligation."
343
00:16:27,152 --> 00:16:28,915
That's where you're wrong.
344
00:16:28,988 --> 00:16:31,320
Voyager may be alone out here,
but you're not.
345
00:16:31,390 --> 00:16:33,551
Let us help you.
346
00:16:33,625 --> 00:16:35,149
We'll keep
classified information
347
00:16:35,227 --> 00:16:36,717
limited to the senior staff.
348
00:16:36,795 --> 00:16:39,093
We'll take
every security precaution.
349
00:16:39,164 --> 00:16:42,258
Just don't try to do this alone.
350
00:16:50,609 --> 00:16:52,406
Assemble the troops.
351
00:16:57,049 --> 00:16:58,607
lf we were in
the Alpha Quadrant right now,
352
00:16:58,684 --> 00:17:00,447
we wouldn't be having
this conversation.
353
00:17:00,519 --> 00:17:02,817
l'd be in contact
with Starfleet Command
354
00:17:02,888 --> 00:17:04,355
and they'd send in
a specialized team
355
00:17:04,423 --> 00:17:05,856
to deal with the crisis.
356
00:17:05,924 --> 00:17:08,358
ln their absence, we're
going to have to make do
357
00:17:08,427 --> 00:17:09,519
with the training
l've received
358
00:17:09,595 --> 00:17:10,562
and the knowledge
359
00:17:10,629 --> 00:17:13,029
Seven of Nine has
retained from the Borg.
360
00:17:15,034 --> 00:17:17,366
You've all seen
this symbol.
361
00:17:17,436 --> 00:17:21,065
Omega...the last letter
of the Greek alphabet--
362
00:17:21,140 --> 00:17:22,607
chosen by Starfleet
363
00:17:22,674 --> 00:17:24,539
to represent a threat
not only to the Federation
364
00:17:24,610 --> 00:17:26,601
but to the entire galaxy.
365
00:17:26,678 --> 00:17:29,647
Only starship captains
and Federation flag officers
366
00:17:29,715 --> 00:17:32,183
have been briefed
on the nature of this threat.
367
00:17:34,119 --> 00:17:36,679
What you're about to hear will
not go beyond these bulkheads.
368
00:17:36,755 --> 00:17:37,744
ls that clear?
369
00:17:40,492 --> 00:17:41,789
Good.
370
00:17:53,005 --> 00:17:54,597
This is Omega.
371
00:17:54,673 --> 00:17:56,641
A molecule?
372
00:17:56,708 --> 00:17:59,074
Not just any molecule...
373
00:17:59,144 --> 00:18:02,045
the most powerful substance
known to exist.
374
00:18:02,147 --> 00:18:03,876
A single Omega molecule
375
00:18:03,916 --> 00:18:07,010
contains the same energy
as a warp core.
376
00:18:07,086 --> 00:18:10,783
ln theory, a small chain of them
could sustain
377
00:18:10,856 --> 00:18:11,788
a civilization.
378
00:18:11,857 --> 00:18:13,324
The molecule was
first synthesized
379
00:18:13,392 --> 00:18:14,450
over a hundred years ago
380
00:18:14,526 --> 00:18:17,620
by a Starfleet physicist
named Ketteract.
381
00:18:17,696 --> 00:18:21,257
l think he was hoping to develop
an inexhaustible power source.
382
00:18:21,333 --> 00:18:22,766
Or a weapon.
383
00:18:22,835 --> 00:18:24,666
Ketteract managed to synthesize
384
00:18:24,736 --> 00:18:29,173
a single molecule particle
of Omega,
385
00:18:29,241 --> 00:18:31,732
but it only existed
for a fraction of a second
386
00:18:31,810 --> 00:18:33,710
before it destabilized.
387
00:18:36,915 --> 00:18:42,376
This was a classified research
center in the Lantaru Sector.
388
00:18:42,454 --> 00:18:44,046
Ketteract and 126
389
00:18:44,123 --> 00:18:46,614
of the Federation's
leading scientists
390
00:18:46,692 --> 00:18:48,853
were lost in the accident.
391
00:18:48,927 --> 00:18:51,862
Rescue teams
attempting to reach the site
392
00:18:51,930 --> 00:18:53,727
discovered an unexpected
393
00:18:53,799 --> 00:18:55,664
secondary effect.
394
00:18:55,734 --> 00:18:57,497
There were
subspace ruptures
395
00:18:57,569 --> 00:19:00,766
extending out
several light- years.
396
00:19:00,839 --> 00:19:03,637
The Lantaru Sector...
397
00:19:03,709 --> 00:19:06,303
it's impossible to create
a stable warp field there.
398
00:19:06,378 --> 00:19:08,778
You can only fly through
it at sublight speeds.
399
00:19:08,847 --> 00:19:11,577
But l was always told that it
was a natural phenomenon.
400
00:19:11,650 --> 00:19:13,413
You're saying it was caused
401
00:19:13,485 --> 00:19:15,350
by a single molecule
of this stuff?
402
00:19:15,420 --> 00:19:17,650
Omega destroys subspace.
403
00:19:17,723 --> 00:19:21,215
A chain reaction
involving a handful of molecules
404
00:19:21,293 --> 00:19:24,558
could devastate subspace
throughout an entire Quadrant.
405
00:19:24,630 --> 00:19:26,860
lf that were to happen,
406
00:19:26,932 --> 00:19:29,492
warp travel
would become impossible.
407
00:19:29,568 --> 00:19:31,695
Spacefaring civilization
as we know it
408
00:19:31,770 --> 00:19:33,863
would cease to exist.
409
00:19:33,939 --> 00:19:36,373
When Starfleet realized
Omega's power,
410
00:19:36,441 --> 00:19:37,999
they suppressed
all knowledge of it.
411
00:19:38,076 --> 00:19:39,509
Have you detected
Omega here
412
00:19:39,578 --> 00:19:41,443
in the Delta Quadrant?
413
00:19:41,513 --> 00:19:42,775
l'm afraid so.
414
00:19:44,883 --> 00:19:46,316
l've been authorized to use
415
00:19:46,385 --> 00:19:49,013
whatever means necessary
to destroy it.
416
00:19:49,087 --> 00:19:51,180
Tom, l've calculated
417
00:19:51,256 --> 00:19:53,224
the location of the molecules.
418
00:19:53,292 --> 00:19:55,317
l'll transfer the coordinates
to the helm.
419
00:19:55,394 --> 00:19:57,225
Take us there at full impulse.
420
00:19:57,296 --> 00:19:58,786
Aye, Captain.
421
00:19:58,864 --> 00:20:01,355
l don't have to tell you
what's at stake.
422
00:20:01,433 --> 00:20:05,335
lf a large- scale
Omega explosion occurs,
423
00:20:05,404 --> 00:20:08,931
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
00:20:10,842 --> 00:20:11,934
cut out for us.
426
00:20:25,390 --> 00:20:28,985
Captain's Log, supplemental.
Encrypt log entry.
427
00:20:29,094 --> 00:20:30,686
We're approaching
the star system
428
00:20:30,762 --> 00:20:32,423
where we believe
we'll find Omega.
429
00:20:32,497 --> 00:20:34,988
l have to admit,
l've never been
430
00:20:35,067 --> 00:20:36,898
this apprehensive
about a mission.
431
00:20:36,969 --> 00:20:40,268
l know how Einstein must have
felt about the atom bomb,
432
00:20:40,339 --> 00:20:42,933
or Marcus when she developed
the Genesis Device.
433
00:20:43,008 --> 00:20:44,976
They watched helplessly
as science
434
00:20:45,043 --> 00:20:46,908
took a destructive course,
435
00:20:46,979 --> 00:20:49,812
but l have the chance
to prevent that from happening.
436
00:20:49,881 --> 00:20:51,405
l just hope it's not too late.
437
00:20:51,483 --> 00:20:52,973
Status report?
438
00:20:53,051 --> 00:20:55,815
This is a harmonic
resonance chamber.
439
00:20:55,887 --> 00:20:58,515
The Borg designed it
to contain and stabilize Omega.
440
00:21:00,058 --> 00:21:02,526
l thought l asked you to
work on the photon torpedo.
441
00:21:02,594 --> 00:21:04,687
The torpedo may be
insufficient.
442
00:21:04,763 --> 00:21:07,926
l can modify this chamber
to emit an inverse frequency.
443
00:21:08,000 --> 00:21:11,367
lt will be enough to dissolve
Omega's interatomic bonds.
444
00:21:16,341 --> 00:21:18,138
Here's to Borg ingenuity.
445
00:21:18,210 --> 00:21:20,110
This is excellent
work, Seven.
446
00:21:20,178 --> 00:21:22,078
We may need this.
447
00:21:22,147 --> 00:21:23,614
The modifications require
448
00:21:23,682 --> 00:21:24,944
several complex
calculations.
449
00:21:25,017 --> 00:21:26,746
Assist me.
450
00:21:26,818 --> 00:21:28,718
l guess l will.
451
00:21:30,122 --> 00:21:31,919
l'm curious...
452
00:21:31,990 --> 00:21:33,981
when did the Borg
discover Omega?
453
00:21:34,059 --> 00:21:35,993
229 years ago.
454
00:21:36,061 --> 00:21:37,653
Assimilation?
Yes.
455
00:21:37,729 --> 00:21:39,390
Of 13 different species.
456
00:21:39,464 --> 00:21:40,658
Thirteen?
457
00:21:41,700 --> 00:21:43,759
lt began with Species 262.
458
00:21:43,835 --> 00:21:45,632
They were primitive,
but their oral history
459
00:21:45,704 --> 00:21:47,672
referred to
a powerful substance
460
00:21:47,739 --> 00:21:49,229
which could"burn the sky."
461
00:21:49,308 --> 00:21:53,301
The Borg were intrigued...
which led them to Species 263.
462
00:21:53,378 --> 00:21:54,538
They, too, were primitive
463
00:21:54,613 --> 00:21:57,173
and believed it was a drop
of blood from their creator.
464
00:21:57,249 --> 00:21:58,307
Fascinating.
465
00:21:58,383 --> 00:21:59,975
Yes, but irrelevant.
466
00:22:00,052 --> 00:22:02,748
We followed this trail of myth
for many years
467
00:22:02,821 --> 00:22:04,789
until finally
assimilating a species
468
00:22:04,856 --> 00:22:06,448
with useful scientific data.
469
00:22:06,525 --> 00:22:08,459
We then created
the molecule ourselves.
470
00:22:08,527 --> 00:22:11,223
Omega caused
quite a stir
471
00:22:11,296 --> 00:22:12,923
among my own species.
472
00:22:13,031 --> 00:22:15,465
Federation cosmologists
had a theory--
473
00:22:15,534 --> 00:22:19,664
that the molecule
once existed in nature...
474
00:22:19,738 --> 00:22:22,673
for an infinitesimal period
of time
475
00:22:22,741 --> 00:22:25,232
at the exact moment
of the big bang.
476
00:22:25,310 --> 00:22:28,279
Some claimed Omega
was the primal source of energy
477
00:22:28,347 --> 00:22:30,907
for the explosion
that began our universe.
478
00:22:30,982 --> 00:22:32,745
A creation myth, like any other.
479
00:22:32,818 --> 00:22:34,149
Perhaps.
480
00:22:34,219 --> 00:22:36,710
What is it the Borg say?
481
00:22:36,788 --> 00:22:38,415
That Omega is perfect?
482
00:22:38,490 --> 00:22:39,752
Yes.
483
00:22:39,825 --> 00:22:42,419
ls that a theory or a belief?
484
00:22:42,494 --> 00:22:44,291
Bridge to Captain.
485
00:22:44,363 --> 00:22:45,330
Go ahead.
486
00:22:45,397 --> 00:22:47,126
We're approaching
the coordinates.
487
00:22:47,199 --> 00:22:48,427
l'm on my way.
488
00:22:48,500 --> 00:22:50,627
l'm leaving this project
in your hands.
489
00:22:50,702 --> 00:22:53,569
Use whatever resources
and personnel you need.
490
00:22:53,638 --> 00:22:54,570
Understood.
491
00:23:02,147 --> 00:23:03,614
We've entered a
planetary system.
492
00:23:03,682 --> 00:23:04,649
lnhabited?
493
00:23:04,716 --> 00:23:06,183
There's a pre- warp
civilization
494
00:23:06,251 --> 00:23:07,513
on the outermost planet.
495
00:23:07,586 --> 00:23:09,645
The source of Omega
seems to be further in.
496
00:23:09,721 --> 00:23:12,349
The damage to subspace
in this region is extreme.
497
00:23:12,424 --> 00:23:14,187
We won't be able
to go to warp.
498
00:23:16,395 --> 00:23:17,885
We are encountering distortions.
499
00:23:17,963 --> 00:23:19,089
Track their origin.
500
00:23:19,164 --> 00:23:21,462
An M- Class moon.
501
00:23:21,533 --> 00:23:22,932
We're in visual range.
502
00:23:23,001 --> 00:23:24,593
On screen.
503
00:23:26,271 --> 00:23:27,932
There is a subnucleonic reaction
504
00:23:28,073 --> 00:23:30,098
occurring
in the upper atmosphere.
505
00:23:30,175 --> 00:23:31,233
lt is apparently emanating
506
00:23:31,309 --> 00:23:32,901
from a structure
on the moon's surface.
507
00:23:32,978 --> 00:23:34,707
Can your sensors
penetrate the atmosphere?
508
00:23:34,780 --> 00:23:35,712
Stand by.
509
00:23:36,415 --> 00:23:38,645
My God.
510
00:23:38,717 --> 00:23:39,684
Over 300, 000
511
00:23:39,751 --> 00:23:41,810
square kilometers...
destroyed.
512
00:23:41,887 --> 00:23:44,856
Scan the structure.
513
00:23:44,923 --> 00:23:47,790
Are there any Omega
molecules remaining?
514
00:23:47,859 --> 00:23:49,417
l can't tell.
515
00:23:49,494 --> 00:23:52,486
Several sections of the outpost
are still shielded.
516
00:23:52,564 --> 00:23:53,861
l'm detecting life signs.
517
00:23:53,932 --> 00:23:54,796
How many?
518
00:23:54,866 --> 00:23:55,798
A few dozen, maybe.
519
00:23:55,867 --> 00:23:57,425
lt's hard to get
a clear reading.
520
00:23:57,502 --> 00:23:59,333
Harry, can we transport
to the surface?
521
00:23:59,404 --> 00:24:00,769
l can get you there,
522
00:24:00,872 --> 00:24:02,635
but conditions in the structure
aren't good.
523
00:24:02,674 --> 00:24:04,164
There are high levels
of radiation.
524
00:24:04,342 --> 00:24:05,707
Tuvok...
525
00:24:05,777 --> 00:24:08,007
assemble a rescue team
526
00:24:08,079 --> 00:24:11,480
and have them report to Sick Bay
for arithrazine inoculations.
527
00:24:11,550 --> 00:24:13,916
Tell the Doctor to
prepare for casualties.
528
00:24:13,985 --> 00:24:16,215
Tom, move Voyager
into a high orbit
529
00:24:16,288 --> 00:24:17,550
and then join
the away team.
530
00:24:17,622 --> 00:24:18,611
We'll need a field medic.
531
00:24:18,690 --> 00:24:20,089
Yes, ma'am.
532
00:24:20,158 --> 00:24:21,489
You're going with them?
533
00:24:21,560 --> 00:24:24,222
lf Omega's still down there,
l have to find it.
534
00:24:24,296 --> 00:24:26,093
l'll keep an open com- link
with the ship.
535
00:24:26,164 --> 00:24:27,563
You have the Bridge.
536
00:24:46,451 --> 00:24:48,976
l'm picking up
Omega's resonance frequency.
537
00:24:49,054 --> 00:24:52,285
lt's here,
but l can't pinpoint a location.
538
00:24:57,195 --> 00:24:58,457
l need to ask you questions
539
00:24:58,530 --> 00:25:01,260
about the experiments
you've been conducting here.
540
00:25:01,333 --> 00:25:04,962
There was...an accident.
541
00:25:07,405 --> 00:25:09,873
We lost containment.
542
00:25:10,008 --> 00:25:11,908
The substance you were
trying to create--
543
00:25:11,977 --> 00:25:15,310
did any of it
survive the explosion?
544
00:25:15,380 --> 00:25:16,312
Yes.
545
00:25:16,381 --> 00:25:17,348
Where?
546
00:25:20,452 --> 00:25:23,785
lnside the primary
test chamber.
547
00:25:27,726 --> 00:25:29,557
- Who are you?
- Captain Janeway
548
00:25:29,628 --> 00:25:31,289
of the Starship Voyager.
549
00:25:31,363 --> 00:25:32,625
We're here to help you.
550
00:25:32,697 --> 00:25:34,756
Away team to Voyager.
Two to beam
551
00:25:34,833 --> 00:25:35,765
directly to Sick Bay.
552
00:25:35,834 --> 00:25:36,858
Aye, Captain.
553
00:25:39,070 --> 00:25:41,538
This door is solid duritanium
554
00:25:41,606 --> 00:25:42,868
13 centimeters thick.
555
00:25:42,941 --> 00:25:43,930
Can we get it open?
556
00:25:44,042 --> 00:25:45,031
The duritanium
has melted
557
00:25:45,110 --> 00:25:46,805
into the door frame.
558
00:25:46,878 --> 00:25:48,812
We'll need to cut
through the metal with phasers.
559
00:25:48,880 --> 00:25:49,847
Do it.
560
00:25:49,915 --> 00:25:50,973
Captain...
561
00:25:51,049 --> 00:25:52,539
l'd be negligent
if l didn't point out
562
00:25:52,617 --> 00:25:55,211
that we are about to violate
the Prime Directive.
563
00:25:55,287 --> 00:25:56,777
For the duration
of this mission,
564
00:25:56,855 --> 00:25:58,447
the Prime Directive
is rescinded.
565
00:25:58,523 --> 00:25:59,990
Let's get this over with.
566
00:26:11,770 --> 00:26:14,762
Crewman Dell,
l'm assigning you a task
567
00:26:14,839 --> 00:26:16,534
more suited
to your abilities.
568
00:26:16,608 --> 00:26:19,907
Calibrate the ionic- pressure
seals on the observation ports.
569
00:26:20,011 --> 00:26:22,411
Your new designation
is Three of Ten.
570
00:26:22,480 --> 00:26:23,412
Yes, ma'am.
571
00:26:33,391 --> 00:26:36,292
l've got more isolinear
processors for you to install.
572
00:26:36,361 --> 00:26:37,623
Thanks,
573
00:26:37,696 --> 00:26:39,630
but l need to get the power
relays on line first.
574
00:26:39,698 --> 00:26:41,666
Are you sure
that's a good idea?
575
00:26:41,733 --> 00:26:43,724
Ensign Wildman
was assigned to that.
576
00:26:43,802 --> 00:26:45,394
This is ridiculous.
577
00:26:45,470 --> 00:26:46,402
l'm not going
to waste time
578
00:26:46,471 --> 00:26:48,132
just because Seven
wants to turn this team
579
00:26:48,206 --> 00:26:49,468
into her own
private collective.
580
00:26:49,541 --> 00:26:51,441
She says
it's more efficient.
581
00:26:51,509 --> 00:26:52,942
Maybe for a
bunch of drones.
582
00:26:56,848 --> 00:26:58,975
Six of Ten, this is
not your assignment.
583
00:26:59,084 --> 00:27:01,382
Please, stop
calling me that.
584
00:27:01,486 --> 00:27:04,148
You are compromising
our productivity.
585
00:27:07,158 --> 00:27:09,626
l am reassigning you
to chamber maintenance.
586
00:27:09,694 --> 00:27:12,492
Your new designation
is Two of Ten.
587
00:27:14,099 --> 00:27:17,364
Wait a minute.
You're demoting me?
588
00:27:17,435 --> 00:27:19,460
Since when do the Borg
pull rank?
589
00:27:19,537 --> 00:27:21,402
A Starfleet protocol l adapted.
590
00:27:21,473 --> 00:27:23,441
l find it most useful.
591
00:27:23,508 --> 00:27:25,976
l'm glad you're not the Captain.
592
00:27:28,780 --> 00:27:29,769
How's it coming?
593
00:27:29,848 --> 00:27:30,872
The crew can be
quite efficient
594
00:27:31,016 --> 00:27:32,608
when properly organized.
595
00:27:32,684 --> 00:27:34,811
The harmonic chamber will be
completed within the hour.
596
00:27:34,886 --> 00:27:35,853
Good.
l'll let the Captain know.
597
00:27:35,920 --> 00:27:36,852
Has she
retrieved
598
00:27:36,921 --> 00:27:37,910
any new data from the surface?
599
00:27:38,023 --> 00:27:39,183
Not yet.
600
00:27:39,257 --> 00:27:40,519
They're still trying to access
601
00:27:40,592 --> 00:27:41,650
the primary test chamber.
602
00:27:41,726 --> 00:27:42,715
Were there survivors?
603
00:27:42,794 --> 00:27:45,024
A few. The Doctor's
treating them in Sick Bay.
604
00:27:47,499 --> 00:27:48,488
Commander.
605
00:27:51,403 --> 00:27:53,337
Seven's taking this
"hive mentality"
606
00:27:53,405 --> 00:27:54,895
just a little too far.
607
00:27:54,973 --> 00:27:56,736
Designated functions,
numbered drones...
608
00:27:56,808 --> 00:27:57,775
l wouldn't be surprised
609
00:27:57,842 --> 00:27:59,469
if she started plugging
us into alcoves.
610
00:27:59,544 --> 00:28:02,911
When in the collective,
Harry...adapt.
611
00:28:18,663 --> 00:28:20,858
Which of them is the
senior researcher?
612
00:28:20,965 --> 00:28:22,865
This gentleman.
Why do you ask?
613
00:28:22,934 --> 00:28:25,198
He has knowledge
l require.
614
00:28:25,270 --> 00:28:26,862
He also happens to be
barely conscious.
615
00:28:26,938 --> 00:28:27,870
Come back in an hour.
616
00:28:27,939 --> 00:28:28,906
Unacceptable.
617
00:28:28,973 --> 00:28:30,133
Unavoidable.
618
00:28:30,208 --> 00:28:31,175
This is my Sick Bay.
619
00:28:31,242 --> 00:28:32,368
The man needs to recover.
620
00:28:32,444 --> 00:28:33,502
The Captain left me
621
00:28:33,578 --> 00:28:35,603
in charge of our
efforts on Voyager.
622
00:28:35,680 --> 00:28:36,647
l would be negligent
623
00:28:36,715 --> 00:28:38,649
if l ignored a new
source of information.
624
00:28:45,190 --> 00:28:48,250
Our next social skills
seminar is entitled
625
00:28:48,326 --> 00:28:51,727
"Adding Diplomatic Flair
to Future Negotiations."
626
00:28:56,000 --> 00:28:57,399
How are you feeling, sir?
627
00:28:58,803 --> 00:29:00,862
Better. Thank you.
628
00:29:00,972 --> 00:29:05,068
Are you comfortable enough
to speak with this individual?
629
00:29:07,445 --> 00:29:09,413
Keep it brief.
630
00:29:13,918 --> 00:29:16,113
How many of the molecules
were you able
631
00:29:16,187 --> 00:29:17,484
to synthesize?
632
00:29:17,555 --> 00:29:20,217
200 million?
633
00:29:20,291 --> 00:29:21,781
l'm not certain.
634
00:29:21,860 --> 00:29:24,454
What is the iso- frequency
of your containment field?
635
00:29:24,529 --> 00:29:26,861
1. 68 terahertz.
636
00:29:26,931 --> 00:29:28,592
We used the molecule's
637
00:29:28,666 --> 00:29:30,759
own resonance
to calculate the field.
638
00:29:30,835 --> 00:29:32,928
That should've been enough
to stabilize them.
639
00:29:34,139 --> 00:29:35,800
Obviously it wasn't.
640
00:29:35,874 --> 00:29:39,776
Obviously,
but your approach is innovative.
641
00:29:39,844 --> 00:29:43,302
Perhaps l can adapt your
technique and improve upon it.
642
00:29:43,381 --> 00:29:45,178
You will assist me.
643
00:29:48,853 --> 00:29:52,118
Our equipment was destroyed.
644
00:29:52,190 --> 00:29:57,457
lf you can transfer
the molecules to your ship...
645
00:29:57,529 --> 00:29:59,588
maybe they can be saved.
646
00:29:59,664 --> 00:30:01,928
l have no intention
of saving them.
647
00:30:02,000 --> 00:30:03,592
What?
648
00:30:03,668 --> 00:30:06,603
My orders are to destroy
the Omega molecules.
649
00:30:06,671 --> 00:30:10,107
This is my life's work...
the salvation of my people.
650
00:30:10,175 --> 00:30:11,369
Will you assist me or not?
651
00:30:11,442 --> 00:30:14,934
Our resources are nearly gone.
652
00:30:15,013 --> 00:30:18,540
The future of my people
depends on this discovery!
653
00:30:18,616 --> 00:30:20,311
Then your answer is no.
654
00:30:21,953 --> 00:30:24,615
Small- minded creatures.
655
00:30:24,689 --> 00:30:27,988
You destroy whatever
you don't understand!
656
00:30:29,527 --> 00:30:31,654
Rescue ships are on the way.
657
00:30:31,729 --> 00:30:33,924
They won't let you do it.
658
00:30:35,466 --> 00:30:37,457
Please, try
to be calm.
659
00:30:37,535 --> 00:30:39,093
Seven, you'll
have to leave.
660
00:30:42,373 --> 00:30:44,671
You don't realize
what you're doing.
661
00:30:44,742 --> 00:30:48,838
You don't know what this is...
what this means...
662
00:30:48,913 --> 00:30:50,676
On the contrary.
663
00:30:51,883 --> 00:30:53,680
l understand perfectly.
664
00:31:15,740 --> 00:31:17,901
We've disabled
the locking mechanism.
665
00:31:17,976 --> 00:31:20,035
Narrow your phaser beams to
cut through the inner seal.
666
00:31:20,111 --> 00:31:21,078
lnadvisable.
667
00:31:21,145 --> 00:31:22,840
We'd risk penetrating
the containment field.
668
00:31:26,150 --> 00:31:27,640
Then we'll have to use
some elbow grease.
669
00:31:27,719 --> 00:31:28,845
Give me a hand.
670
00:31:30,655 --> 00:31:31,644
Oh.
671
00:31:36,160 --> 00:31:37,388
Right.
672
00:31:54,612 --> 00:31:57,046
There's enough here
to wipe out subspace
673
00:31:57,148 --> 00:31:58,775
across half the Quadrant.
674
00:31:58,850 --> 00:32:01,216
l'll order the away
teams back to Voyager,
675
00:32:01,319 --> 00:32:03,879
and target this facility
with a gravimetric charge.
676
00:32:03,922 --> 00:32:04,911
lt won't be enough.
677
00:32:04,989 --> 00:32:07,048
We'll have to go
with our Borg option.
678
00:32:07,125 --> 00:32:08,217
Ensign.
679
00:32:08,293 --> 00:32:09,419
Yes, Captain.
680
00:32:09,494 --> 00:32:11,189
Return to the ship.
681
00:32:11,262 --> 00:32:12,627
Tell Commander Chakotay
682
00:32:12,697 --> 00:32:14,927
to help Seven complete
the harmonic chamber.
683
00:32:17,201 --> 00:32:19,533
We'll have to transport Omega
directly to the ship.
684
00:32:19,604 --> 00:32:20,593
That means finding a way
685
00:32:20,672 --> 00:32:22,162
to shut down
this containment field.
686
00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:24,299
lt's unfortunate
we can't study
687
00:32:24,375 --> 00:32:26,434
this phenomenon
in more detail.
688
00:32:26,511 --> 00:32:27,978
We may not have the
opportunity again.
689
00:32:28,046 --> 00:32:29,946
Let's hope we never do.
690
00:32:30,014 --> 00:32:33,142
A curious statement
from a woman of science.
691
00:32:33,217 --> 00:32:35,947
l'm also a woman who
occasionally knows when to quit.
692
00:32:38,222 --> 00:32:40,486
Take another look
at your tricorder.
693
00:32:43,127 --> 00:32:44,822
Omega's too dangerous.
694
00:32:44,896 --> 00:32:48,593
l won't risk half the Quadrant
to satisfy our curiosity.
695
00:32:48,666 --> 00:32:51,191
lt's arrogant
and it's irresponsible.
696
00:32:56,607 --> 00:32:58,575
The final frontier
has some boundaries
697
00:32:58,643 --> 00:33:00,076
that shouldn't be crossed...
698
00:33:01,579 --> 00:33:03,308
and we're looking at one.
699
00:33:04,782 --> 00:33:06,841
We don't need to destroy
the molecules.
700
00:33:06,918 --> 00:33:08,476
l believe l've found a way
to stabilize them.
701
00:33:08,553 --> 00:33:11,113
The alien in Sick Bay
calibrated
702
00:33:11,189 --> 00:33:13,453
his containment field using
Omega's own resonance--
703
00:33:13,524 --> 00:33:15,492
an approach unknown
to the Borg.
704
00:33:15,560 --> 00:33:16,857
l have modified
this chamber...
705
00:33:16,928 --> 00:33:18,589
Those weren't
your orders.
706
00:33:18,663 --> 00:33:20,426
The Captain wants
Omega eliminated.
707
00:33:22,233 --> 00:33:23,791
That is still an option
708
00:33:23,868 --> 00:33:27,031
if she insists on
yielding to her fear.
709
00:33:28,606 --> 00:33:29,800
Show me what you've done.
710
00:33:31,843 --> 00:33:33,811
This simulation
shows the molecules
711
00:33:33,878 --> 00:33:36,642
in their free state,
highly unstable.
712
00:33:36,714 --> 00:33:39,979
l've modified the chamber
to emit a harmonic wave form
713
00:33:40,051 --> 00:33:41,848
that will dampen
the molecules.
714
00:33:41,919 --> 00:33:45,719
Looks great in theory,
but this is only a simulation.
715
00:33:45,790 --> 00:33:47,052
How are you going to test it?
716
00:33:48,726 --> 00:33:50,159
On Omega.
717
00:33:51,696 --> 00:33:53,186
Bad idea.
718
00:33:53,264 --> 00:33:55,858
One mistake and no one will
be around for a second try.
719
00:33:55,933 --> 00:33:57,264
lt will work.
720
00:33:57,335 --> 00:33:58,632
Someday, maybe.
721
00:33:58,703 --> 00:34:00,000
Hang on to your research.
722
00:34:00,038 --> 00:34:01,835
For now, we stick to the plan.
723
00:34:01,906 --> 00:34:03,373
Stand by to transport
724
00:34:03,441 --> 00:34:06,308
the molecules into this chamber
and neutralize them as ordered.
725
00:34:06,477 --> 00:34:09,844
l have been a member
of this crew for nine months.
726
00:34:09,914 --> 00:34:10,881
ln all of that time,
727
00:34:11,015 --> 00:34:13,176
l have never made
a personal request.
728
00:34:13,251 --> 00:34:15,412
l am making one now.
729
00:34:15,486 --> 00:34:16,851
Allow me to proceed.
730
00:34:18,356 --> 00:34:20,187
Please.
731
00:34:20,258 --> 00:34:23,318
Why is this so important to you?
732
00:34:26,464 --> 00:34:28,898
Particle zero- one- zero...
733
00:34:28,966 --> 00:34:31,935
the Borg designation
for what you call Omega.
734
00:34:32,036 --> 00:34:34,197
Every drone is aware
of its existence.
735
00:34:34,272 --> 00:34:37,400
We were instructed
to assimilate it at all costs.
736
00:34:37,475 --> 00:34:40,842
lt is...
737
00:34:40,912 --> 00:34:42,402
perfection.
738
00:34:42,480 --> 00:34:46,416
The molecules exist
in a flawless state--
739
00:34:46,484 --> 00:34:49,976
infinite parts
functioning as one.
740
00:34:50,088 --> 00:34:51,578
Like the Borg.
741
00:34:53,524 --> 00:34:55,685
Precisely.
742
00:34:55,760 --> 00:34:59,491
l am no longer Borg,
743
00:34:59,564 --> 00:35:02,761
but l still need to understand
that perfection.
744
00:35:02,867 --> 00:35:05,995
Without it, my existence
will never be complete.
745
00:35:10,942 --> 00:35:13,809
Commander,
you are a spiritual man.
746
00:35:13,878 --> 00:35:15,436
That's right.
747
00:35:15,513 --> 00:35:20,507
lf you had the chance to see
your God, your Great Spirit,
748
00:35:20,585 --> 00:35:22,985
what would you do?
749
00:35:24,589 --> 00:35:27,717
l'd pursue it...
with all my heart.
750
00:35:27,792 --> 00:35:30,420
Then you understand.
751
00:35:30,495 --> 00:35:32,929
l think l do.
752
00:35:33,030 --> 00:35:36,329
l'll inform the Captain
of your discovery.
753
00:35:36,400 --> 00:35:39,961
For now, her orders stand.
754
00:35:41,806 --> 00:35:43,330
Thank you.
755
00:35:59,223 --> 00:36:02,420
Set the confinement beam
to its narrowest dispersion.
756
00:36:02,527 --> 00:36:03,516
Understood.
757
00:36:03,561 --> 00:36:06,689
We'll target this facility
with the gravimetric torpedo.
758
00:36:06,764 --> 00:36:08,755
lf anything goes wrong
during transport,
759
00:36:08,833 --> 00:36:10,323
that'll be our only hope.
760
00:36:10,401 --> 00:36:12,028
Bridge to Janeway.
761
00:36:12,103 --> 00:36:14,435
We've detected two ships
on an intercept course.
762
00:36:14,505 --> 00:36:16,564
They're not responding to hails.
763
00:36:16,641 --> 00:36:18,040
How long until they get here?
764
00:36:18,109 --> 00:36:19,508
Less than four
minutes, Captain.
765
00:36:19,577 --> 00:36:20,635
Stand by to transport
766
00:36:20,711 --> 00:36:22,770
the molecules directly
to the harmonic chamber.
767
00:36:22,847 --> 00:36:24,610
Understood.
Bridge to Cargo Bay.
768
00:36:24,682 --> 00:36:26,309
Yes, Commander.
769
00:36:26,384 --> 00:36:27,442
Seven, get ready.
770
00:36:27,518 --> 00:36:28,883
We'll have to do this quickly.
771
00:36:28,953 --> 00:36:30,386
That's not advisable.
772
00:36:30,454 --> 00:36:31,386
We don't have a choice.
773
00:36:31,455 --> 00:36:32,854
The alien ships
are on their way.
774
00:36:32,924 --> 00:36:34,289
Then l recommend moving the ship
775
00:36:34,358 --> 00:36:36,451
within 5, 000 kilometers
of the surface.
776
00:36:36,527 --> 00:36:38,552
That'll take us
right into the atmosphere.
777
00:36:38,629 --> 00:36:40,324
With our shields down,
we won't be able to withstand
778
00:36:40,398 --> 00:36:42,923
the thermal reaction
for more than a few seconds.
779
00:36:43,034 --> 00:36:44,433
Then we'll only get one shot
at this.
780
00:36:44,502 --> 00:36:45,526
Take us in.
781
00:36:45,603 --> 00:36:47,230
Aye, sir.
782
00:36:47,305 --> 00:36:48,670
Transporter status?
783
00:36:48,739 --> 00:36:50,400
Targeting scanners are locked.
784
00:36:50,474 --> 00:36:51,702
Captain, are you ready?
785
00:36:52,743 --> 00:36:54,608
Pattern enhancers are active.
786
00:36:54,679 --> 00:36:55,543
Do it.
787
00:36:55,613 --> 00:36:56,910
We're 1 1, 000 kilometers
788
00:36:56,981 --> 00:36:58,073
from the surface.
789
00:36:58,149 --> 00:37:00,276
lf we get much closer,
we'll incinerate.
790
00:37:00,384 --> 00:37:01,715
We're losing
structural integrity.
791
00:37:01,752 --> 00:37:03,151
9, 000 Kilometers.
792
00:37:03,221 --> 00:37:04,552
We're close enough.
793
00:37:04,622 --> 00:37:05,714
Energize.
794
00:37:05,790 --> 00:37:07,314
lnitiating transport.
795
00:37:11,896 --> 00:37:14,023
The Omega molecules are stable.
796
00:37:14,098 --> 00:37:16,362
Transport was successful.
797
00:37:16,434 --> 00:37:18,629
l've got the away team
in Transporter Room 2.
798
00:37:18,703 --> 00:37:20,261
Get us out of here,
maximum impulse.
799
00:37:20,338 --> 00:37:21,600
Already on it.
800
00:37:21,672 --> 00:37:22,798
How far away are those ships?
801
00:37:22,873 --> 00:37:25,171
They're right on our tail.
802
00:37:35,920 --> 00:37:38,252
We're heading
into an area of open space--
803
00:37:38,322 --> 00:37:40,517
no indications of life
or any kind of technology.
804
00:37:40,591 --> 00:37:42,183
We can carry out
the procedure
805
00:37:42,260 --> 00:37:43,784
with no risk
to anyone else.
806
00:37:43,861 --> 00:37:45,385
Except those two ships
behind us.
807
00:37:45,463 --> 00:37:46,430
Can we stay
ahead of them?
808
00:37:46,497 --> 00:37:47,623
Not for long.
809
00:37:47,698 --> 00:37:49,757
How soon can we clear
the subspace ruptures
810
00:37:49,834 --> 00:37:50,766
and go to warp?
811
00:37:50,835 --> 00:37:52,393
Ten, maybe 15 minutes,
812
00:37:52,470 --> 00:37:54,768
but those ships will catch up
to us before then.
813
00:37:54,839 --> 00:37:57,364
Well, we have one advantage.
We've got Omega.
814
00:37:57,441 --> 00:37:58,908
They won't risk
firing at us.
815
00:37:58,976 --> 00:38:00,773
At least not until they've
run out of options.
816
00:38:00,878 --> 00:38:01,845
That should
give us a chance
817
00:38:01,946 --> 00:38:03,038
to neutralize
the molecules.
818
00:38:03,114 --> 00:38:04,775
Captain, we might have
another problem.
819
00:38:04,849 --> 00:38:06,316
Seven of Nine?
820
00:38:06,384 --> 00:38:08,852
She's convinced she
can stabilize Omega.
821
00:38:08,919 --> 00:38:10,750
l thought
we'd settled that question.
822
00:38:10,821 --> 00:38:12,413
While you were on the surface,
she showed me
823
00:38:12,490 --> 00:38:14,515
a pretty convincing simulation
of how it could be done.
824
00:38:14,592 --> 00:38:16,992
l should've known
she wouldn't just let this go.
825
00:38:17,061 --> 00:38:18,221
l'll be in Cargo Bay 2.
826
00:38:27,371 --> 00:38:28,838
Seven, the procedure?
827
00:38:28,906 --> 00:38:29,873
lt's working.
828
00:38:30,007 --> 00:38:32,407
1 1 percent Of the molecules
have already been neutralized.
829
00:38:32,476 --> 00:38:34,068
Let's see if we can speed
up the process a little.
830
00:38:34,145 --> 00:38:36,272
Did Commander Chakotay
tell you about my idea?
831
00:38:36,347 --> 00:38:37,507
Yes.
832
00:38:37,581 --> 00:38:39,014
Then you will allow me
833
00:38:39,083 --> 00:38:41,017
to stabilize
the remaining molecules.
834
00:38:41,085 --> 00:38:42,313
You know l can't do that.
835
00:38:43,521 --> 00:38:45,819
Your Starfleet Directive
is no longer relevant.
836
00:38:45,890 --> 00:38:47,653
l have found a way
to control Omega.
837
00:38:47,725 --> 00:38:49,886
l don't care if you can
make it sing and dance.
838
00:38:49,960 --> 00:38:51,120
We're getting rid of it.
839
00:38:52,229 --> 00:38:53,253
A foolish decision.
840
00:38:53,331 --> 00:38:55,458
Yes, but it's mine to make.
Now, step aside.
841
00:38:58,736 --> 00:39:01,136
l could've done this
without your permission,
842
00:39:01,238 --> 00:39:04,298
but l chose to follow
your command structure.
843
00:39:05,643 --> 00:39:07,702
l should've made the attempt.
844
00:39:07,778 --> 00:39:09,939
l still can.
845
00:39:10,014 --> 00:39:11,106
But you won't.
846
00:39:13,818 --> 00:39:17,219
You know l'm not trying to stop
you from finding perfection,
847
00:39:17,288 --> 00:39:20,951
but l can't risk the
safety of this Quadrant.
848
00:39:21,025 --> 00:39:24,859
Omega must end here.
We both know that.
849
00:39:38,809 --> 00:39:40,276
Status?
850
00:39:40,344 --> 00:39:42,107
18 percent.
851
00:39:42,179 --> 00:39:43,669
This could take hours.
852
00:39:43,748 --> 00:39:46,080
Can you increase the
harmonic resonance?
853
00:39:46,150 --> 00:39:47,515
Yes, but it would rupture
the chamber.
854
00:39:49,587 --> 00:39:52,055
How many molecules
would we neutralize?
855
00:39:52,123 --> 00:39:53,818
40, 50 percent at best.
856
00:39:55,326 --> 00:39:57,089
That's good enough.
857
00:39:57,161 --> 00:39:59,527
Our torpedo
can take care of the rest.
858
00:39:59,597 --> 00:40:00,723
Janeway to Bridge.
859
00:40:00,798 --> 00:40:02,026
Chakotay here.
860
00:40:02,099 --> 00:40:03,896
Chakotay, l want you
to clear Deck 4.
861
00:40:03,968 --> 00:40:06,937
Put emergency force fields
around this section.
862
00:40:07,037 --> 00:40:09,562
Prepare to decompress
Cargo Bay 2 on my command.
863
00:40:09,640 --> 00:40:10,607
Understood.
864
00:40:10,674 --> 00:40:13,199
Tuvok, load
the gravimetric torpedo.
865
00:40:13,277 --> 00:40:16,713
Once we've jettisoned
the chamber, fire.
866
00:40:16,781 --> 00:40:17,713
Aye, Captain.
867
00:40:17,782 --> 00:40:19,613
Harmonic resonance to maximum.
868
00:40:26,190 --> 00:40:27,316
Commander, they're
closing on us.
869
00:40:27,391 --> 00:40:28,323
They're attempting
870
00:40:28,392 --> 00:40:29,950
to stop us with a tractor beam.
871
00:40:30,027 --> 00:40:31,619
Adjust shields to compensate.
872
00:40:31,695 --> 00:40:32,593
They're hailing us.
873
00:40:32,663 --> 00:40:33,595
On screen.
874
00:40:34,165 --> 00:40:35,530
Disengage your engines
875
00:40:35,599 --> 00:40:37,123
and prepare to be boarded.
876
00:40:37,201 --> 00:40:38,259
l can't do that.
877
00:40:38,335 --> 00:40:40,895
You've stolen our technology,
878
00:40:40,971 --> 00:40:42,404
abducted our people.
879
00:40:42,473 --> 00:40:43,440
Your people are safe.
880
00:40:43,507 --> 00:40:44,906
They're receiving medical care.
881
00:40:44,975 --> 00:40:46,966
l'll be glad to get them
back to you when this is over,
882
00:40:47,044 --> 00:40:48,978
but we're keeping the molecules.
883
00:40:49,046 --> 00:40:51,606
l won't allow this substance
to fall into enemy hands.
884
00:40:51,682 --> 00:40:53,047
l'll destroy it first.
885
00:40:53,150 --> 00:40:54,515
They're charging weapons.
886
00:40:54,585 --> 00:40:56,018
You'll destabilize
the molecules.
887
00:40:56,086 --> 00:40:57,053
We'll both
be destroyed.
888
00:40:57,154 --> 00:41:00,419
Then return
our technology...now!
889
00:41:00,491 --> 00:41:02,925
l'm sorry.
That's not possible.
890
00:41:09,767 --> 00:41:12,167
Direct hit.
Shields down ten percent.
891
00:41:12,236 --> 00:41:14,170
Evasive maneuvers.
Try to shake them off.
892
00:41:16,207 --> 00:41:18,198
Harmonic resonance
at maximum, Captain.
893
00:41:18,275 --> 00:41:19,242
The molecules?
894
00:41:19,310 --> 00:41:20,800
80 percent remaining.
895
00:41:20,878 --> 00:41:22,470
We need to get that
down to 60.
896
00:41:23,981 --> 00:41:25,949
Any damage to our
power grid could
897
00:41:26,083 --> 00:41:28,108
overload the chamber--
Omega would chain- react.
898
00:41:28,185 --> 00:41:29,675
The same thought
crossed my mind.
899
00:41:31,021 --> 00:41:31,988
Where are we now?
900
00:41:32,056 --> 00:41:33,887
72 percent.
901
00:41:33,958 --> 00:41:34,890
That's close enough.
902
00:41:34,959 --> 00:41:36,654
Bridge, start
the decompression sequence.
903
00:41:36,727 --> 00:41:37,921
Acknowledged.
904
00:41:39,330 --> 00:41:40,763
What's wrong?
What's happening?
905
00:41:40,831 --> 00:41:42,992
The molecules
are stabilizing.
906
00:41:43,100 --> 00:41:44,397
What?
907
00:41:44,468 --> 00:41:45,400
l've done nothing.
908
00:41:45,469 --> 00:41:46,561
lt's occurring
spontaneously.
909
00:41:46,637 --> 00:41:47,899
That's impossible.
910
00:41:49,840 --> 00:41:52,400
Decompression in 30 seconds.
911
00:41:54,478 --> 00:41:57,675
Decompression in 25 seconds.
912
00:41:57,748 --> 00:41:59,978
Seven, let's move!
913
00:42:00,084 --> 00:42:03,053
Decompression in 20 seconds.
914
00:42:03,087 --> 00:42:04,816
Seven.
915
00:42:04,889 --> 00:42:07,551
Decompression in 15 seconds.
916
00:42:09,527 --> 00:42:12,394
Decompression in ten seconds.
917
00:42:12,463 --> 00:42:14,055
Tom, are we clear
of the subspace ruptures?
918
00:42:14,131 --> 00:42:15,063
Almost.
919
00:42:15,132 --> 00:42:16,827
l need maximum warp
within ten seconds
920
00:42:16,901 --> 00:42:18,391
or we'll be stuck
at ground zero.
921
00:42:18,469 --> 00:42:19,868
Yes, sir.
922
00:42:19,937 --> 00:42:21,529
Decompression is complete.
923
00:42:21,605 --> 00:42:23,698
The harmonic chamber
has been jettisoned.
924
00:42:23,774 --> 00:42:25,366
Fire.
925
00:42:33,717 --> 00:42:36,584
We made it.
We're at warp 1.
926
00:42:38,556 --> 00:42:39,887
The alien ships?
927
00:42:39,957 --> 00:42:41,185
Out of range.
928
00:42:41,258 --> 00:42:42,418
Tuvok?
929
00:42:42,493 --> 00:42:44,927
Sensors show no traces
of Omega molecules.
930
00:42:54,338 --> 00:42:56,363
Mission accomplished.
931
00:43:12,723 --> 00:43:17,023
Captain's Log,
Stardate 51793. 4.
932
00:43:17,094 --> 00:43:19,255
We've arranged
for our guests in Sick Bay
933
00:43:19,330 --> 00:43:21,264
to be taken back
to their homeworld,
934
00:43:21,332 --> 00:43:24,199
and we can finally
put this mission behind us.
935
00:43:24,268 --> 00:43:26,031
This will be
my last encrypted log
936
00:43:26,103 --> 00:43:28,071
concerning the Omega Directive.
937
00:43:28,138 --> 00:43:31,130
The classified data files
will now be destroyed.
938
00:43:35,212 --> 00:43:37,112
l wondered who was
running my program.
939
00:43:37,181 --> 00:43:40,446
Master da Vinci doesn't like
visitors after midnight.
940
00:43:40,517 --> 00:43:43,543
He protested.
l deactivated him.
941
00:43:43,621 --> 00:43:45,748
What're you
doing here, Seven?
942
00:43:45,823 --> 00:43:50,487
This simulation contains...
many religious components.
943
00:43:50,561 --> 00:43:52,324
l was studying them
944
00:43:52,396 --> 00:43:55,991
to help me understand
what l saw in Cargo Bay 2.
945
00:43:56,066 --> 00:43:58,557
The data wasn't clear
on why Omega
946
00:43:58,636 --> 00:44:01,730
stabilized in the last few
seconds, but chances are
947
00:44:01,839 --> 00:44:06,105
it was simply a chaotic anomaly,
nothing more.
948
00:44:06,143 --> 00:44:09,112
For 3. 2 seconds...
949
00:44:09,179 --> 00:44:11,943
l saw perfection.
950
00:44:14,752 --> 00:44:20,213
When Omega stabilized,
l felt a curious sensation.
951
00:44:20,290 --> 00:44:24,021
As l was watching it,
it seemed to be watching me.
952
00:44:36,106 --> 00:44:38,574
The Borg have
assimilated many species
953
00:44:38,642 --> 00:44:42,703
with mythologies to explain
such moments of clarity.
954
00:44:42,780 --> 00:44:45,943
l've always dismissed
them as trivial.
955
00:44:48,886 --> 00:44:50,251
Perhaps l was wrong.
956
00:44:55,225 --> 00:44:57,022
lf l didn't
know you better...
957
00:44:58,996 --> 00:45:02,955
l'd say you just had
your first spiritual experience.
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