1 00:00:02,294 --> 00:00:05,339 Last time on "Star Trek: The Next Generation". 2 00:00:05,464 --> 00:00:10,636 Mr Worf, dispatch a subspace message to Admiral Hanson. 3 00:00:10,761 --> 00:00:12,846 We have engaged the Borg. 4 00:00:15,891 --> 00:00:18,519 Fluctuate phaser resonance frequencies. 5 00:00:18,644 --> 00:00:21,396 Random settings. Don't give them time to adapt. 6 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:28,403 We're coming with every available starship to assist, Captain, 7 00:00:28,529 --> 00:00:32,533 but the closest help is six days away. 8 00:00:32,658 --> 00:00:34,785 All you know how to do is play it safe. 9 00:00:34,910 --> 00:00:37,454 lf you can't make the big decisions, 10 00:00:37,579 --> 00:00:40,290 then make room for someone who can. 11 00:00:50,259 --> 00:00:54,429 Generate a burst of power at that same frequency distribution. 12 00:00:54,555 --> 00:00:56,807 - How? - The main deflector dish. 13 00:01:07,776 --> 00:01:11,738 We've found the Captain's uniform and communicator. 14 00:01:20,163 --> 00:01:21,790 Jean-Luc! 15 00:01:23,625 --> 00:01:27,462 We were unable to retrieve him. The Captain was altered by the Borg. 16 00:01:27,588 --> 00:01:29,047 Will, he's alive. 17 00:01:29,173 --> 00:01:31,717 lf we get him back here maybe i can restore... 18 00:01:31,842 --> 00:01:35,971 This is our only chance to destroy them before our weapon is useless. 19 00:01:36,096 --> 00:01:39,766 I am Locutus... ofBorg. 20 00:01:39,892 --> 00:01:41,977 From this time forward, 21 00:01:42,102 --> 00:01:45,397 you will service... us. 22 00:01:51,987 --> 00:01:53,614 Mr Worf? 23 00:01:54,656 --> 00:01:55,908 Fire. 24 00:01:56,783 --> 00:01:59,161 And now, the conclusion. 25 00:02:03,373 --> 00:02:07,961 Deflector power at maximum. Energy discharge in six seconds. 26 00:02:12,549 --> 00:02:13,926 Firing, sir. 27 00:02:21,433 --> 00:02:25,229 - The Borg ship is undamaged. - lmpossible. 28 00:02:25,354 --> 00:02:29,024 Warning. Warp reactor core primary coolant failure. 29 00:02:29,900 --> 00:02:31,485 We can't maintain it. 30 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:36,323 Warning. Exceeding reaction chamber thermal limit. 31 00:02:38,951 --> 00:02:43,247 - Cease fire. - Shutting down warp engines. 32 00:02:45,582 --> 00:02:49,336 They couldn't have adapted that quickly. 33 00:02:49,461 --> 00:02:54,508 The knowledge and experience of the human Picard 34 00:02:54,633 --> 00:02:56,510 is part of us now. 35 00:02:57,177 --> 00:03:01,723 lt has prepared us for all possible courses of action. 36 00:03:01,849 --> 00:03:07,229 Your resistance is hopeless, Number One. 37 00:03:40,012 --> 00:03:43,307 Space, the final frontier. 38 00:03:44,641 --> 00:03:48,770 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 39 00:03:48,896 --> 00:03:53,108 lts continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds,... 40 00:03:54,276 --> 00:03:57,738 ..to seek out new life and new civilisations,... 41 00:03:58,906 --> 00:04:03,202 ..to boldly go where no one has gone before. 42 00:05:01,718 --> 00:05:05,931 First Officer's log, stardate 44001.4. 43 00:05:06,056 --> 00:05:09,268 The Borg ship has resumed its course toward Earth. 44 00:05:09,393 --> 00:05:12,479 We are unable to pursue, pending repairs. 45 00:05:12,604 --> 00:05:16,275 The blast burned out our main navigational deflector. 46 00:05:16,400 --> 00:05:20,445 We have damage to our shields and reactor core. 47 00:05:20,571 --> 00:05:23,407 We'll be back up in eight to 1 2 hours, Admiral. 48 00:05:23,532 --> 00:05:25,868 Well, we'll miss you at the party. 49 00:05:25,993 --> 00:05:29,997 The Enterprise will be there. Maybe late, but we'll be there. 50 00:05:30,122 --> 00:05:33,500 Your engagements have given us valuable time. 51 00:05:33,625 --> 00:05:37,421 We've mobilised a fleet of 40 starships at Wolf 359. 52 00:05:37,546 --> 00:05:38,964 That's for starters. 53 00:05:39,089 --> 00:05:41,884 The Klingons are sending warships. 54 00:05:42,009 --> 00:05:44,761 We may even talk with the Romulans. 55 00:05:44,887 --> 00:05:49,516 With the assistance of Capt Picard, the Borg will be ready for you. 56 00:05:51,059 --> 00:05:54,271 A few years ago, i watched a freshman cadet 57 00:05:54,396 --> 00:05:56,064 pass four upperclassmen 58 00:05:56,190 --> 00:06:00,152 on the last hill of the 40km run on Danula ll. 59 00:06:00,277 --> 00:06:02,237 Damnedest thing i ever saw. 60 00:06:02,362 --> 00:06:05,908 The only freshman to ever win the Academy marathon. 61 00:06:06,033 --> 00:06:08,619 I made it my business to get to know him. 62 00:06:08,744 --> 00:06:12,372 I got to know him well. I'll tell you something. 63 00:06:12,498 --> 00:06:16,251 I never met anyone with more drive, determination 64 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:19,087 or more courage than Jean-Luc Picard. 65 00:06:19,213 --> 00:06:23,217 There is no way in hell that he would assist the Borg. 66 00:06:23,342 --> 00:06:25,219 I want that clear. 67 00:06:26,094 --> 00:06:27,638 Of course, Admiral. 68 00:06:27,763 --> 00:06:32,768 He is... a casualty of war. 69 00:06:34,394 --> 00:06:37,940 Then we have abandoned all hope of recovering him. 70 00:06:38,065 --> 00:06:40,442 ln less than 24 hours, this armada 71 00:06:40,567 --> 00:06:44,613 will hit that Borg vessel with everything we can muster. 72 00:06:46,406 --> 00:06:48,659 Either they survive or we do. 73 00:06:49,868 --> 00:06:51,495 As for Picard... 74 00:06:52,371 --> 00:06:58,085 A great man has been lost. Your captain. My friend. 75 00:07:00,838 --> 00:07:06,176 Cmdr Riker, i hereby promote you to the field commission of captain. 76 00:07:06,301 --> 00:07:10,013 The Enterprise is your ship now. Congratulations. 77 00:07:10,889 --> 00:07:13,767 I wish the circumstances were different. 78 00:07:13,892 --> 00:07:17,271 Likewise. Good luck, Admiral. 79 00:07:18,313 --> 00:07:19,898 To us all. 80 00:08:15,245 --> 00:08:19,124 Mr Crusher suggests designing a chip to retune the phasers 81 00:08:19,249 --> 00:08:21,919 to a random setting after each discharge. 82 00:08:22,044 --> 00:08:23,795 That would be an advantage. 83 00:08:23,921 --> 00:08:27,132 We should try to neutralise their force fields. 84 00:08:27,257 --> 00:08:30,135 We must let them know that we can adapt, too. 85 00:08:30,260 --> 00:08:32,471 We're not just fighting the Borg, 86 00:08:32,596 --> 00:08:35,432 but the life experience they stole from Picard. 87 00:08:35,557 --> 00:08:38,727 How do we defeat an enemy that knows us so well? 88 00:08:38,852 --> 00:08:43,732 They have no honour or courage. That is our greatest advantage. 89 00:08:43,857 --> 00:08:45,692 I hope it's enough. 90 00:08:49,279 --> 00:08:51,698 Accelerator coils are normal. 91 00:08:51,823 --> 00:08:56,286 Excellent. Forward shields at 58 percent. Aft shields... 92 00:08:56,411 --> 00:08:58,831 - Sensors must be down. - Checking. 93 00:08:59,373 --> 00:09:04,795 Sensors are fine. No. Aft shields have failed. Damn it! 94 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:08,590 - Auxiliary generators are out. - Just the man i need. 95 00:09:08,715 --> 00:09:12,386 We're having problems with the aft-shield generators. 96 00:09:12,511 --> 00:09:14,012 I need your help, Worf. 97 00:09:14,137 --> 00:09:15,889 When do we get under way? 98 00:09:16,014 --> 00:09:19,309 A couple of hours. Cmdr Shelby can fill you in. 99 00:09:22,104 --> 00:09:27,067 The main deflector is functional again. We're in final testing now. 100 00:09:27,192 --> 00:09:28,861 The warp reactor core? 101 00:09:28,986 --> 00:09:32,698 Reconstruction is proceeding normally. lt's slow work. 102 00:09:32,823 --> 00:09:36,118 lf we can nail down the shield-generator problem, 103 00:09:36,243 --> 00:09:39,121 we should be operating in two to three hours. 104 00:09:39,246 --> 00:09:41,206 Good. 105 00:09:43,584 --> 00:09:45,210 Anything else, sir? 106 00:09:45,335 --> 00:09:48,088 Yes. You did a good job on the Borg ship. 107 00:09:48,755 --> 00:09:51,592 - I didn't get Picard. - You stopped them. 108 00:09:51,717 --> 00:09:55,179 - You gave us our shot. - Sir, l... 109 00:09:55,304 --> 00:09:58,765 We don't have to like each other to work well together. 110 00:09:58,891 --> 00:10:01,894 I'd like you to continue to keep me on my toes. 111 00:10:02,019 --> 00:10:05,939 Some might define that as the role of a first officer. 112 00:10:06,064 --> 00:10:08,984 Damn, you are ambitious, Shelby. 113 00:10:09,109 --> 00:10:12,821 Based on our past relationship, there's no reason for me 114 00:10:12,946 --> 00:10:16,700 to expect to be your first officer except that you need me. 115 00:10:16,825 --> 00:10:19,661 I have the expertise in the Borg. 116 00:10:19,786 --> 00:10:21,788 And you have a lot to learn. 117 00:10:23,665 --> 00:10:24,791 Yes, sir. 118 00:10:24,917 --> 00:10:29,379 Almost as much as i had to learn when i became Picard's first officer. 119 00:10:29,505 --> 00:10:33,133 A fact he reminded me of when i told him what a pain you are. 120 00:10:34,051 --> 00:10:35,260 Yes, sir. 121 00:10:35,385 --> 00:10:38,096 Data to Riker. Message from Starfleet. 122 00:10:38,222 --> 00:10:39,598 Go ahead. 123 00:10:39,723 --> 00:10:43,727 Starfleet reports it has engaged the Borg at Wolf 359, sir. 124 00:10:50,692 --> 00:10:53,737 Admiral Hanson on subspace, Captain. 125 00:10:54,696 --> 00:10:56,448 On screen. 126 00:10:57,783 --> 00:10:59,576 Admiral? 127 00:10:59,701 --> 00:11:02,746 The fight does not go well, Enterprise. 128 00:11:02,871 --> 00:11:07,459 We're attempting to withdraw and regroup. Rendezvous at... 129 00:11:21,014 --> 00:11:25,811 Captain's log, stardate 44002.3. Repairs are complete. 130 00:11:25,936 --> 00:11:29,857 The Enterprise will rendezvous with Starfleet at Wolf 359. 131 00:11:29,982 --> 00:11:34,820 Communications have been cut, possibly due to Borg interference. 132 00:11:34,945 --> 00:11:40,075 Lt Worf, everyone shares my respect for your service to this ship. 133 00:11:40,200 --> 00:11:44,163 But right now i need your experience at tactical. 134 00:11:44,288 --> 00:11:48,500 Cmdr Data, i realise your very nature omits ambition. 135 00:11:48,625 --> 00:11:51,920 But i want you to know i considered you as first officer. 136 00:11:52,045 --> 00:11:54,089 Thank you, sir. 137 00:11:54,214 --> 00:11:58,760 But this is not the time for change. I need all of you where you are. 138 00:11:58,886 --> 00:12:02,097 Where Capt Picard relied on you. 139 00:12:02,222 --> 00:12:07,853 I have been, reluctantly, forced to conclude that Cmdr Shelby, 140 00:12:07,978 --> 00:12:11,940 our expert on the Borg, is an ideal choice for first officer. 141 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:21,533 We can assume that the Borg survived the fleet's attack. 142 00:12:21,658 --> 00:12:23,702 Your thoughts on our next move? 143 00:12:24,328 --> 00:12:27,206 What about the heavy graviton beam we talked about? 144 00:12:27,331 --> 00:12:32,002 lt's not strong enough to incapacitate them. 145 00:12:32,127 --> 00:12:35,464 Dr Crusher and i worked on an interesting premise. 146 00:12:35,589 --> 00:12:38,133 With our experience in nanotechnology, 147 00:12:38,258 --> 00:12:41,803 we could introduce destructive nanites into the Borg. 148 00:12:41,929 --> 00:12:43,263 Nanites? 149 00:12:43,388 --> 00:12:46,266 Robots. Small enough to enter living cells. 150 00:12:46,391 --> 00:12:50,479 - How long would that take? - Two to three weeks. 151 00:12:50,604 --> 00:12:54,107 By then, nanites may be all that's left of the Federation. 152 00:12:54,608 --> 00:12:56,902 We have the new phaser adapters. 153 00:12:57,027 --> 00:13:00,197 With the photon torpedoes, they might work. 154 00:13:03,158 --> 00:13:08,330 I'm sure Capt Picard would have something inspirational to say now. 155 00:13:08,455 --> 00:13:11,416 I wish he was here cos i'd like to hear it, too. 156 00:13:11,542 --> 00:13:16,129 I know how difficult this transition has been for all of you. 157 00:13:16,255 --> 00:13:21,677 I can take over, but i could never replace Capt Picard. Nor would i try. 158 00:13:23,262 --> 00:13:27,724 Whatever the outcome, i'm sure our efforts in the coming battle 159 00:13:27,850 --> 00:13:30,686 will justify his faith in all of us. 160 00:13:32,271 --> 00:13:34,022 Dismissed. 161 00:13:46,952 --> 00:13:48,412 What would you do? 162 00:13:51,999 --> 00:13:53,584 Come. 163 00:13:58,547 --> 00:14:00,716 - May i speak to you? - Actually... 164 00:14:00,841 --> 00:14:06,638 Picard and i used to talk now and then when one of us needed to. 165 00:14:10,142 --> 00:14:13,687 I guess i'm just used to having the Captain's ear. 166 00:14:14,855 --> 00:14:16,273 What's on your mind? 167 00:14:17,774 --> 00:14:21,153 I've heard a lot of people talking in ten-forward. 168 00:14:21,278 --> 00:14:23,697 They expect to be dead soon. 169 00:14:24,907 --> 00:14:27,367 They trust you. They like you. 170 00:14:28,285 --> 00:14:31,455 But they don't believe anyone can save them. 171 00:14:31,580 --> 00:14:33,290 I'm not sure anyone can. 172 00:14:35,209 --> 00:14:38,670 When a man is convinced he's going to die tomorrow, 173 00:14:38,795 --> 00:14:41,089 he'll probably make it happen. 174 00:14:42,257 --> 00:14:45,219 The only one who can turn this around is you. 175 00:14:45,344 --> 00:14:47,012 I'll do the best i can. 176 00:14:47,596 --> 00:14:51,225 You'll have to do something you don't want to do. 177 00:14:52,184 --> 00:14:54,228 You have to let go of Picard. 178 00:14:56,021 --> 00:15:00,025 Maybe you haven't heard. I tried to kill him yesterday! 179 00:15:00,526 --> 00:15:04,863 You tried to kill whatever that is on the Borg ship. Not Picard. 180 00:15:08,492 --> 00:15:12,955 Picard is still here with us in this room. 181 00:15:13,080 --> 00:15:16,875 lf he had died, it would be easier. But he didn't. 182 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:20,546 They took him from us a piece at a time. 183 00:15:22,089 --> 00:15:24,508 Did he ever tell you why we're so close? 184 00:15:25,551 --> 00:15:26,552 No. 185 00:15:29,346 --> 00:15:33,725 Then let me just say that our relationship 186 00:15:33,851 --> 00:15:37,229 is beyond friendship, beyond family. 187 00:15:38,313 --> 00:15:43,735 And i will let him go. And you must do the same. 188 00:15:43,861 --> 00:15:46,071 There can only be one captain. 189 00:15:46,196 --> 00:15:50,409 lt's not that simple. He wrote the book on this ship. 190 00:15:50,534 --> 00:15:55,873 lf the Borg know what he knows, it's time to throw that book away. 191 00:15:55,998 --> 00:15:58,417 You must let him go, Riker. 192 00:15:59,042 --> 00:16:01,170 lt's the only way to beat him. 193 00:16:01,295 --> 00:16:03,839 The only way to save him. 194 00:16:05,632 --> 00:16:08,844 And that is now your chair, 195 00:16:09,469 --> 00:16:11,096 Captain. 196 00:16:43,962 --> 00:16:47,132 We are approaching the Wolf System, Captain. 197 00:16:47,257 --> 00:16:48,550 On my way. 198 00:16:53,931 --> 00:16:58,060 Slow to impulse. Take us to the battle coordinates, Mr Crusher. 199 00:16:58,185 --> 00:16:59,728 Yellow alert. 200 00:17:00,562 --> 00:17:03,774 Sensors are picking up several vessels. 201 00:17:03,899 --> 00:17:05,234 The fleet? 202 00:17:05,359 --> 00:17:09,321 No active subspace fields. Negligible power readings. 203 00:17:09,446 --> 00:17:11,657 - Life signs? - Negative, sir. 204 00:17:11,782 --> 00:17:14,952 - Visual contact. - On screen. 205 00:17:34,596 --> 00:17:36,807 The Tolstoy. 206 00:17:37,558 --> 00:17:39,393 The Kyushu. 207 00:17:40,769 --> 00:17:42,354 The Melbourne. 208 00:18:10,132 --> 00:18:13,677 Sir, sensors are picking up strong eddy currents, 209 00:18:13,802 --> 00:18:16,346 bearing 200, mark 21 1 . 210 00:18:16,471 --> 00:18:17,931 Data, analysis? 211 00:18:18,056 --> 00:18:20,893 lt could indicate the course of the Borg ship. 212 00:18:21,018 --> 00:18:23,645 Set a course to follow those currents. 213 00:18:23,770 --> 00:18:27,649 Separate the saucer section when we find the Borg. 214 00:18:27,774 --> 00:18:32,279 Sir, Capt Picard was briefed on that plan. The Borg will be prepared. 215 00:18:32,404 --> 00:18:36,617 I'm aware of that, Commander. ln fact, i'm counting on it. 216 00:18:36,742 --> 00:18:39,369 Crusher, Cartaino, Gleason to the battle bridge. 217 00:18:39,495 --> 00:18:44,333 Mr Data, Mr Worf? i have a special mission for you. 218 00:19:06,063 --> 00:19:09,566 Locutus ofBorg, this is Capt William T Riker 219 00:19:09,691 --> 00:19:11,902 of the USS Enterprise. 220 00:19:12,027 --> 00:19:13,445 You may speak. 221 00:19:13,570 --> 00:19:15,906 We wish to end the hostilities. 222 00:19:16,031 --> 00:19:19,827 Then you must unconditionally surrender. 223 00:19:19,952 --> 00:19:23,622 We are prepared to meet to discuss your terms. 224 00:19:23,747 --> 00:19:28,168 lt is unlikely you are prepared to discuss terms. 225 00:19:28,293 --> 00:19:32,840 lt is more likely that this is an attempt at deception. 226 00:19:33,715 --> 00:19:35,884 Come now, Locutus. 227 00:19:36,009 --> 00:19:40,222 lf Picard's knowledge and experience is part of you, 228 00:19:40,347 --> 00:19:43,767 then you know i've never lied to him. 229 00:19:43,892 --> 00:19:47,229 You should also implicitly trust me, is that not so? 230 00:19:48,981 --> 00:19:51,441 Picard implicitly trusted you. 231 00:19:51,567 --> 00:19:55,237 Then trust me now. Meet to discuss your terms. 232 00:19:55,362 --> 00:20:00,784 Discussion is irrelevant. There are no terms. 233 00:20:00,909 --> 00:20:06,415 You will disarm all your weapons and escort us to Sector 001, 234 00:20:06,540 --> 00:20:10,711 where we will assimilate your culture and technology... 235 00:20:10,836 --> 00:20:13,964 Can you pinpoint the source of the transmission? 236 00:20:14,089 --> 00:20:17,301 - i can put you within 30 metres. - O'Brien, report. 237 00:20:18,760 --> 00:20:21,680 The Borg adapted their electromagnetic field 238 00:20:21,805 --> 00:20:24,057 to prevent transporter functions. 239 00:20:24,183 --> 00:20:27,811 As expected. Mr Data, Mr Worf, proceed as we discussed. 240 00:20:27,936 --> 00:20:29,563 Aye, Captain. 241 00:20:30,105 --> 00:20:31,398 Channel open, sir. 242 00:20:31,523 --> 00:20:34,735 We need time to prepare our people for assimilation. 243 00:20:34,860 --> 00:20:37,112 Preparation is irrelevant. 244 00:20:37,237 --> 00:20:41,408 Your people will be assimilated as easily as Picard has been. 245 00:20:41,533 --> 00:20:46,705 Your attempt at a delay will not be successful, Number One. 246 00:20:47,164 --> 00:20:49,750 We will proceed to Earth, 247 00:20:49,875 --> 00:20:54,213 and ifyou attempt to intervene, we will destroy you. 248 00:20:55,005 --> 00:21:00,135 Then take your best shot, Locutus, cos we are about to intervene. 249 00:21:00,260 --> 00:21:01,345 Channel closed. 250 00:21:01,470 --> 00:21:04,640 Reset communications. Scrambler code, Riker One. 251 00:21:04,765 --> 00:21:08,268 - Riker One. Acknowledged. - Shelby, report. 252 00:21:08,393 --> 00:21:11,480 - Ready for separation. - Make it so. 253 00:21:11,605 --> 00:21:13,732 Order subsequence initiated. 254 00:21:20,822 --> 00:21:24,076 Docking latches clear. Separation complete. 255 00:21:24,201 --> 00:21:27,538 Saucer velocity 1 00 metres per second and increasing. 256 00:21:27,663 --> 00:21:29,248 Open fire, all weapons. 257 00:21:29,915 --> 00:21:30,958 Fire. 258 00:21:42,219 --> 00:21:44,429 Borg attempting to lock on, sir. 259 00:21:44,555 --> 00:21:47,474 Evasive manoeuvres. Pattern, Riker Alpha. 260 00:21:47,599 --> 00:21:50,018 Riker Alpha confirmed. 261 00:21:54,231 --> 00:21:57,109 They're ignoring the saucer section. 262 00:21:58,360 --> 00:22:01,238 Just as you should, Captain. 263 00:22:01,363 --> 00:22:03,991 Ensign, evasive pattern, Riker Beta. 264 00:22:04,116 --> 00:22:05,701 Riker Beta confirmed. 265 00:22:05,826 --> 00:22:10,706 - Second phase, Cmdr Shelby. - Fire antimatter spread. 266 00:22:22,259 --> 00:22:24,761 Shuttle launch sequence confirmed. 267 00:22:24,887 --> 00:22:28,682 Departing Enterprise in exactly three seconds. 268 00:22:51,747 --> 00:22:55,167 The Borg tractor beam has moved to the antimatter. 269 00:22:55,292 --> 00:22:58,170 They might be picking up engine ionisation. 270 00:22:58,295 --> 00:23:01,340 Data, cut your engines. Go in unpowered. 271 00:23:05,385 --> 00:23:08,514 We have penetrated the electromagnetic field. 272 00:23:08,639 --> 00:23:10,390 Understood. 273 00:23:13,602 --> 00:23:16,563 The shuttle escape transporter should be able 274 00:23:16,688 --> 00:23:19,691 - to beam us onto the Borg ship. - Proceed. 275 00:24:22,838 --> 00:24:24,298 Data! 276 00:24:42,733 --> 00:24:44,985 Mission accomplished. We have him. 277 00:24:45,110 --> 00:24:47,487 Firing shuttle thrusters. 278 00:24:51,575 --> 00:24:55,871 - They're clear of the Borg field. - Beam them out, Mr O'Brien. 279 00:24:56,413 --> 00:24:58,207 Locked in. 280 00:25:08,383 --> 00:25:10,302 Transport successful, sir. 281 00:25:29,279 --> 00:25:31,907 There's damage to the impulse drive. 282 00:25:32,032 --> 00:25:33,909 The saucer is disabled. 283 00:25:34,034 --> 00:25:37,371 Subspace field fluctuations from the Borg ship. 284 00:25:37,496 --> 00:25:39,331 They're increasing power. 285 00:25:39,456 --> 00:25:41,708 - Stand by, Mr La Forge. - Aye, sir. 286 00:25:41,834 --> 00:25:44,586 The saucer section's a sitting duck. 287 00:25:45,838 --> 00:25:47,589 Prepare to draw their fire. 288 00:25:47,714 --> 00:25:50,801 Captain, the Borg ship is moving away. 289 00:25:54,054 --> 00:25:56,265 lt's resuming its course to Earth. 290 00:25:56,390 --> 00:26:01,061 Rendezvous with the saucer section. Lay in a course of pursuit. 291 00:26:04,439 --> 00:26:07,901 The microcircuit fibres infiltrate the tissue. 292 00:26:08,026 --> 00:26:11,154 - His DNA is being rewritten. - Can you revive him? 293 00:26:11,280 --> 00:26:15,033 I'd like more time to study the structural changes. 294 00:26:15,159 --> 00:26:16,785 We don't have more time. 295 00:26:16,910 --> 00:26:20,914 Once he was wired into the Borg, they knew everything he knew. 296 00:26:21,039 --> 00:26:22,875 I just hope it goes both ways. 297 00:26:23,000 --> 00:26:26,879 Maybe he had access to everything we need to know about them, 298 00:26:27,004 --> 00:26:29,631 especially their vulnerabilities. 299 00:26:38,182 --> 00:26:42,144 Jean-Luc? lt's Beverly. Can you hear me? 300 00:26:47,816 --> 00:26:51,403 Beverly... Crusher. Doctor. 301 00:26:53,530 --> 00:26:56,950 Yes. Don't try to move. 302 00:26:58,785 --> 00:27:00,954 I am on board the Enterprise. 303 00:27:01,079 --> 00:27:03,040 That's right. 304 00:27:08,712 --> 00:27:10,547 A futile manoeuvre. 305 00:27:10,672 --> 00:27:13,717 lncorrect strategy, Number One. 306 00:27:14,468 --> 00:27:19,431 To risk your crew and ship to retrieve only one man. 307 00:27:19,556 --> 00:27:22,434 Picard would never have approved. 308 00:27:22,976 --> 00:27:29,858 You underestimate us if you believe this abduction is any concern. 309 00:27:34,404 --> 00:27:38,909 There is no need for apprehension. I intend no harm. 310 00:27:40,619 --> 00:27:41,995 No harm. 311 00:27:43,580 --> 00:27:48,460 I will continue, aboard this ship, to speak for the Borg, 312 00:27:48,585 --> 00:27:54,633 while they continue without further diversion to Sector 001 , 313 00:27:54,758 --> 00:27:58,637 where they will force your unconditional surrender. 314 00:28:06,186 --> 00:28:08,772 Using multimodal reflection sorting, 315 00:28:08,897 --> 00:28:14,069 i have detected signals between Locutus and the Borg ship. 316 00:28:14,194 --> 00:28:18,574 - That's how they control him? - lt is not just a matter of control. 317 00:28:18,699 --> 00:28:20,617 The signals are interactive 318 00:28:20,742 --> 00:28:24,538 across a subspace domain similar to a transporter beam. 319 00:28:24,663 --> 00:28:29,585 They may form the basis of the Borg's collective consciousness. 320 00:28:29,710 --> 00:28:32,045 - Can we block them? - Possibly. 321 00:28:32,171 --> 00:28:35,632 But we have witnessed the Borg removing key circuits 322 00:28:35,757 --> 00:28:40,012 from injured comrades, separating them from the group consciousness. 323 00:28:40,137 --> 00:28:44,016 - The injured Borg self-destruct. - That is correct. 324 00:28:44,141 --> 00:28:48,312 Cutting the link to Locutus might be fatal to the Captain. 325 00:28:48,437 --> 00:28:52,774 We have to find a way to reach him. We must know what he knows. 326 00:28:52,900 --> 00:28:58,572 Without these signals, he would just need microsurgery. I could do it. 327 00:28:58,697 --> 00:29:01,950 But while these Borg implants are functioning, 328 00:29:02,075 --> 00:29:05,078 i can't separate the man from the machine. 329 00:29:05,996 --> 00:29:11,001 Then perhaps there is a way i can access the machine, Doctor. 330 00:29:21,929 --> 00:29:24,139 Worf. Klingon species. 331 00:29:24,264 --> 00:29:27,476 A warrior race. You too will be assimilated. 332 00:29:27,601 --> 00:29:31,605 The Klingon Empire will never yield. 333 00:29:31,730 --> 00:29:33,649 Why do you resist? 334 00:29:33,774 --> 00:29:37,653 We only wish to raise quality of life for all species. 335 00:29:37,778 --> 00:29:40,948 I like my species the way it is. 336 00:29:41,073 --> 00:29:46,328 A narrow vision. You will become one with the Borg. 337 00:29:46,870 --> 00:29:50,207 You will all become one with the Borg. 338 00:29:51,834 --> 00:29:57,297 The android, Data. Primitive artificial organism. 339 00:29:57,422 --> 00:30:00,467 You will be obsolete in the new order. 340 00:30:02,344 --> 00:30:04,304 Take him to your lab, Data. 341 00:30:06,849 --> 00:30:08,725 - Shelby to Riker. - Go ahead. 342 00:30:08,851 --> 00:30:11,770 The Borg have entered Sector 001 . 343 00:30:26,577 --> 00:30:28,412 The Borg have dropped out of warp. 344 00:30:28,537 --> 00:30:32,249 Jupiter Outpost 92 had visual contact at 1 21 3. 345 00:30:32,374 --> 00:30:37,254 - Planetary defences? - Responding. But against the Borg... 346 00:30:37,379 --> 00:30:40,132 Ensign Crusher, when will they reach Earth? 347 00:30:40,966 --> 00:30:44,136 - 27 minutes. - The soonest we could intercept? 348 00:30:46,680 --> 00:30:49,808 - 42 minutes, sir. - Riker to Data. 349 00:30:49,933 --> 00:30:51,602 What's your status? 350 00:30:51,727 --> 00:30:53,395 The cybernetic connection 351 00:30:53,520 --> 00:30:57,024 into Picard's neural-net pathway has been established. 352 00:30:57,149 --> 00:31:01,695 Mr O'Brien will process the signal through the transport buffer. 353 00:31:01,820 --> 00:31:06,158 - Make it so. With dispatch. - Proceeding immediately, sir. 354 00:31:06,283 --> 00:31:08,035 Data, out. 355 00:31:23,091 --> 00:31:26,637 The neural link will be established in three stages. 356 00:31:26,762 --> 00:31:31,183 Doctor, i suggest you observe Capt Picard's life signs, 357 00:31:31,308 --> 00:31:35,979 while Chief O'Brien monitors my positronic-matrix activity. 358 00:31:36,104 --> 00:31:39,191 Counsellor, hopefully, you will determine 359 00:31:39,316 --> 00:31:41,777 whether i am reaching Capt Picard. 360 00:31:41,902 --> 00:31:46,031 At what point should i shut it down if there's a problem? 361 00:31:46,156 --> 00:31:50,077 I do not know. I have never done this before. 362 00:31:51,453 --> 00:31:54,456 lnitiating first neural link. 363 00:31:55,958 --> 00:31:58,836 The Captain's vital signs are stable. 364 00:32:00,170 --> 00:32:02,464 Positronic activity unchanged. 365 00:32:05,217 --> 00:32:08,512 First neural connection is confirmed. 366 00:32:08,637 --> 00:32:13,350 I cannot report any significant access to the Borg consciousness. 367 00:32:33,871 --> 00:32:35,122 lt is confirmed. 368 00:32:35,247 --> 00:32:39,209 The Borg have broken through the Mars defence perimeter. 369 00:32:39,334 --> 00:32:41,753 Enterprise approaching Terran System. 370 00:32:41,879 --> 00:32:44,882 Slow to impulse. Time to intercept? 371 00:32:45,007 --> 00:32:47,509 23 minutes, 1 4 seconds, sir. 372 00:32:55,267 --> 00:32:58,437 Second neural connection is confirmed. 373 00:32:58,562 --> 00:33:02,107 I still cannot report any significant access. 374 00:33:02,900 --> 00:33:05,319 Proceeding with the final link. 375 00:33:10,949 --> 00:33:15,078 lncrease in premotor area and hypothalamus activity. 376 00:33:15,204 --> 00:33:17,414 His heartbeat is accelerating. 377 00:33:17,539 --> 00:33:20,876 Submicron-matrix activity increasing exponentially. 378 00:33:22,127 --> 00:33:24,671 Neural connections complete. 379 00:33:24,796 --> 00:33:28,675 I have access to the Borg subspace signals. 380 00:33:28,800 --> 00:33:30,677 Processing. 381 00:33:32,304 --> 00:33:34,181 - Processing. - Data! 382 00:33:34,890 --> 00:33:37,809 Stand by. Processing. 383 00:33:39,770 --> 00:33:41,730 Processing. 384 00:33:47,611 --> 00:33:48,821 Fascinating. 385 00:33:48,946 --> 00:33:53,033 The Borg group-consciousness is divided into subcommands 386 00:33:53,158 --> 00:33:55,994 necessary to carry out all functions. 387 00:33:56,495 --> 00:34:00,582 Defence, communication, navigation. 388 00:34:01,291 --> 00:34:06,755 They are all controlled by a root command implanted into each... 389 00:34:36,994 --> 00:34:40,038 I'm picking up increased neural activity 390 00:34:40,164 --> 00:34:43,333 localised in the prefrontal and parietal lobes. 391 00:34:43,458 --> 00:34:47,379 The Borg might be trying to terminate their link with him. 392 00:34:52,092 --> 00:34:56,555 Negative. The subspace signal configuration is unchanged. 393 00:34:56,680 --> 00:34:59,850 What is causing the neural activity is unclear. 394 00:34:59,975 --> 00:35:04,313 No, it's not. lt's him. lt's Picard. 395 00:35:11,737 --> 00:35:12,988 Troi to bridge. 396 00:35:13,113 --> 00:35:16,158 Data has made first contact with Capt Picard. 397 00:35:16,283 --> 00:35:18,202 Can you communicate with him? 398 00:35:18,327 --> 00:35:22,498 I have been unable to create a path around the Borg implant. 399 00:35:22,623 --> 00:35:27,085 lt is Capt Picard himself who has managed to initiate contact. 400 00:35:27,711 --> 00:35:30,422 The Borg have halted their approach to Earth. 401 00:35:30,547 --> 00:35:33,717 - We've got their attention. - Time to intercept? 402 00:35:33,842 --> 00:35:35,844 Two minutes, four seconds. 403 00:35:35,969 --> 00:35:39,765 They are worried because we have access to Picard. 404 00:35:39,890 --> 00:35:43,268 Mr Data, we have two minutes to figure out what to do. 405 00:35:43,393 --> 00:35:46,813 Sir, the Borg are either unwilling or unable 406 00:35:46,939 --> 00:35:49,733 to terminate their subspace links. 407 00:35:49,858 --> 00:35:53,904 That may be their Achilles heel. Their interdependency. 408 00:35:54,029 --> 00:35:55,864 What do you mean? 409 00:35:55,989 --> 00:35:58,283 He's part of their consciousness. 410 00:35:58,408 --> 00:36:02,287 Cutting him off would be like asking us to disconnect an arm. 411 00:36:02,412 --> 00:36:06,416 - We can't do it. - They operate as a single mind. 412 00:36:06,542 --> 00:36:09,670 One of them jumps off a cliff, they all jump off? 413 00:36:09,795 --> 00:36:13,799 Data, can we plant a command into the Borg consciousness? 414 00:36:13,924 --> 00:36:15,425 lt is conceivable. 415 00:36:15,551 --> 00:36:19,471 But it would require altering the pathway from the root command 416 00:36:19,596 --> 00:36:21,640 to all branch points... 417 00:36:21,765 --> 00:36:23,767 Make every effort, Mr Data. 418 00:36:23,892 --> 00:36:26,895 Sir, what command shall i attempt to plant? 419 00:36:27,020 --> 00:36:32,234 Something straight forward, like, "Disarm your weapons systems." 420 00:36:32,359 --> 00:36:35,404 - Visual contact with the Borg. - On screen. 421 00:36:36,321 --> 00:36:38,073 Magnify. 422 00:36:38,657 --> 00:36:41,785 lncreased power generation from the Borg. 423 00:36:41,910 --> 00:36:45,664 Red alert. Load all torpedo bays. Ready phasers. 424 00:36:45,789 --> 00:36:48,959 - Aye, Captain. - Status of Borg weapons? 425 00:36:49,084 --> 00:36:51,753 - Their weapons are fully charged. - Data? 426 00:36:51,879 --> 00:36:55,007 Attempting to re-route subcommand paths. 427 00:36:55,132 --> 00:36:58,302 Defence systems are protected by access barriers. 428 00:37:03,849 --> 00:37:05,851 Borg attempting to lock on. 429 00:37:05,976 --> 00:37:08,270 Rotate shield frequencies. Data? 430 00:37:08,395 --> 00:37:12,232 I am unable to penetrate defence-systems command. 431 00:37:12,357 --> 00:37:15,277 See if you can get them to power down. 432 00:37:15,402 --> 00:37:16,570 Acknowledged. 433 00:37:16,695 --> 00:37:19,615 Attempting new power subcommand path. 434 00:37:21,074 --> 00:37:23,702 Shields have failed. 435 00:37:23,827 --> 00:37:27,498 They've locked on, sir. They're pulling us in. 436 00:37:27,623 --> 00:37:29,333 Fire all weapons. 437 00:37:36,173 --> 00:37:40,177 I cannot penetrate Borg power subcommand structure. 438 00:37:40,302 --> 00:37:43,680 - All subcommands are protected. - Then it's over. 439 00:37:43,805 --> 00:37:47,059 Mr Crusher, ready a collision course with the Borg. 440 00:37:48,810 --> 00:37:51,647 You heard me. A collision course. 441 00:37:51,772 --> 00:37:52,898 Yes, sir. 442 00:37:53,023 --> 00:37:56,109 Mr La Forge, prepare to go to warp power. 443 00:37:56,235 --> 00:37:57,236 Aye, sir. 444 00:37:59,154 --> 00:38:00,781 Sleep. 445 00:38:02,991 --> 00:38:05,619 He's regaining consciousness. 446 00:38:05,744 --> 00:38:07,287 Sleep. 447 00:38:07,412 --> 00:38:10,582 lt's Capt Picard speaking, not Locutus. 448 00:38:10,707 --> 00:38:13,585 Sleep, Data. 449 00:38:13,710 --> 00:38:17,464 - He's exhausted. - Yes, Doctor. 450 00:38:18,006 --> 00:38:20,467 But if i may make a supposition, 451 00:38:20,592 --> 00:38:24,721 i do not believe his message was intended to express fatigue, 452 00:38:24,847 --> 00:38:27,182 but to suggest a course of action. 453 00:38:34,398 --> 00:38:38,569 - Borg cutting beam activated. - Mr Crusher? 454 00:38:40,988 --> 00:38:44,241 - Engage... - Data to bridge. Stand by. 455 00:38:44,366 --> 00:38:46,201 Stand by, all stations. 456 00:38:46,326 --> 00:38:50,372 I am trying to penetrate the Borg regenerative subcommand path. 457 00:38:50,497 --> 00:38:54,459 lt is a low-priority system and may be accessible. 458 00:38:58,088 --> 00:39:00,841 Warning. Outer hull breach. 459 00:39:00,966 --> 00:39:03,218 Sir, shall i execute evacuation? 460 00:39:03,343 --> 00:39:06,263 Negative. Data, your final report. 461 00:39:06,388 --> 00:39:08,432 - Stand by. - i can't, Mr Data. 462 00:39:08,557 --> 00:39:14,438 Warning. lnner-hull failure imminent on decks 23, 24 and 25. 463 00:39:14,563 --> 00:39:17,191 Decompression danger. 464 00:39:32,456 --> 00:39:34,541 Mr Data, what the hell happened? 465 00:39:34,666 --> 00:39:39,046 I planted a command into the Borg collective consciousness. 466 00:39:39,171 --> 00:39:42,799 lt misdirected them to believe it was time to regenerate. 467 00:39:42,925 --> 00:39:45,802 ln effect, i put them all to sleep. 468 00:39:48,555 --> 00:39:52,267 - To sleep? - Yes, sir. 469 00:39:53,644 --> 00:39:55,646 Status of Borg power drive? 470 00:39:57,940 --> 00:40:00,734 - Minimal power. - Electromagnetic field? 471 00:40:04,279 --> 00:40:05,447 Non-existent. 472 00:40:07,282 --> 00:40:11,995 Cmdr Shelby, take an away team and confirm that the Borg are asleep. 473 00:40:12,621 --> 00:40:14,498 Delighted, sir. 474 00:40:16,708 --> 00:40:18,335 Mr Worf. 475 00:40:39,022 --> 00:40:44,278 Shelby to Enterprise. lt's true. They're all in a regeneration mode. 476 00:40:44,403 --> 00:40:45,946 They're dormant, sir. 477 00:40:46,071 --> 00:40:48,407 Any indication as to how long for? 478 00:40:48,532 --> 00:40:50,284 Checking. 479 00:40:51,660 --> 00:40:55,122 Tricoder readings are fluctuating rapidly. 480 00:40:55,247 --> 00:40:58,917 There are indications that their entire power net 481 00:40:59,042 --> 00:41:01,128 is about to feed back on itself. 482 00:41:01,253 --> 00:41:04,673 I'd say we're looking at a self-destruct sequence. 483 00:41:04,798 --> 00:41:06,550 Shall we try to disarm it? 484 00:41:07,593 --> 00:41:09,511 Stand by. 485 00:41:10,095 --> 00:41:13,682 We don't know what destroying the Borg ship will do to him. 486 00:41:13,807 --> 00:41:18,645 We should consider further examination of the Borg vessel, sir. 487 00:41:21,315 --> 00:41:25,319 I don't think so. Data, separate yourself from Capt Picard. 488 00:41:25,444 --> 00:41:26,862 Away team, come home. 489 00:41:26,987 --> 00:41:29,948 Mr Crusher, move us to a safe position. 490 00:41:30,073 --> 00:41:31,116 Aye, sir. 491 00:41:55,682 --> 00:41:57,476 Life signs are stable. 492 00:41:57,601 --> 00:42:02,564 The DNA around the microcircuit implants is returning to normal. 493 00:42:03,941 --> 00:42:05,526 How do you feel? 494 00:42:09,238 --> 00:42:11,281 Almost human. 495 00:42:11,907 --> 00:42:15,661 With just... a bit of a headache. 496 00:42:15,786 --> 00:42:19,915 We'll get you to sickbay and get those implants out. 497 00:42:20,958 --> 00:42:22,793 How much do you remember? 498 00:42:26,421 --> 00:42:28,131 Everything. 499 00:42:29,508 --> 00:42:33,262 lncluding some brilliantly unorthodox strategy 500 00:42:33,387 --> 00:42:37,558 from a former first officer of mine. 501 00:42:48,819 --> 00:42:52,698 They're ready to begin refitting the Enterprise. 502 00:42:52,823 --> 00:42:56,201 - Estimated time for repairs? - Five or six weeks. 503 00:42:56,743 --> 00:42:58,370 Come. 504 00:43:01,999 --> 00:43:05,294 Request permission to disembark, sir. 505 00:43:07,921 --> 00:43:09,464 Permission granted. 506 00:43:10,048 --> 00:43:12,801 They picked a fine officer for the task force. 507 00:43:12,926 --> 00:43:16,263 We'll have the fleet back up in less than a year. 508 00:43:16,388 --> 00:43:19,850 You'll have your choice of any Starfleet command, sir. 509 00:43:22,144 --> 00:43:24,980 Everyone is so concerned about my next job. 510 00:43:25,105 --> 00:43:27,649 With all due respect, Commander, sir, 511 00:43:28,317 --> 00:43:32,613 my career plans are my own business, and no one else's. 512 00:43:32,738 --> 00:43:35,407 But it's nice to know i have a few options. 513 00:43:35,532 --> 00:43:38,911 I hope i have the fortune of serving with you again. 514 00:43:41,747 --> 00:43:42,873 Captain. 515 00:43:48,253 --> 00:43:50,839 Course for Station McKinley laid in. 516 00:43:50,964 --> 00:43:52,674 Make it so, Number One.