1 00:00:02,780 --> 00:00:06,829 Captain's log, stardate 41386.4. 2 00:00:06,956 --> 00:00:10,124 We're in pursuit of a starship of Ferengi design. 3 00:00:10,253 --> 00:00:14,041 Our mission is to recover a T-9 energy converter 4 00:00:14,178 --> 00:00:18,345 which the Ferengi stole from an unmanned post on Gamma Tauri IV. 5 00:00:18,478 --> 00:00:23,310 A theft which scanners recorded, providing us with the opportunity 6 00:00:23,446 --> 00:00:26,984 to make close contact with a Ferengi vessel. 7 00:00:27,120 --> 00:00:31,787 If we succeed, it will be Starfleet's first look at a life form 8 00:00:31,922 --> 00:00:36,801 which, discounting rumor, we know almost nothing about. 9 00:00:36,931 --> 00:00:38,641 There she is. 10 00:00:41,566 --> 00:00:42,682 Enlarge. 11 00:00:47,452 --> 00:00:49,032 What is their course? 12 00:00:49,164 --> 00:00:52,001 They're angling through that solar system. 13 00:00:52,127 --> 00:00:53,327 Identify. 14 00:00:53,464 --> 00:00:57,418 Listed as Delphi Ardu, sir. 11 planets. Unexplored. 15 00:00:58,307 --> 00:01:00,101 Stay with them, La Forge. 16 00:01:05,028 --> 00:01:07,487 Power surge from their last maneuver. 17 00:01:07,617 --> 00:01:11,535 They are dropping to subwarp speed. 18 00:01:12,919 --> 00:01:14,665 Reduce to impulse power. 19 00:01:17,303 --> 00:01:20,757 Fluctuations in energy readings from it, Captain. 20 00:01:20,893 --> 00:01:23,851 Possibility, a malfunction in their engines. 21 00:01:23,983 --> 00:01:27,356 - Breaks my heart. - In visual range, Captain. 22 00:01:27,490 --> 00:01:28,986 Fully enlarge. 23 00:01:33,669 --> 00:01:35,747 Hello, stranger. 24 00:01:35,882 --> 00:01:39,753 - Very impressive design. - Anything on that design, Data? 25 00:01:39,890 --> 00:01:41,885 Nothing specific, sir. 26 00:01:42,019 --> 00:01:45,770 Ferengi technology is estimated to be equal to our own. 27 00:01:45,901 --> 00:01:49,523 But that does not mean identical, however. 28 00:01:49,659 --> 00:01:53,412 Correct. We will be advanced in some areas, they in others. 29 00:01:53,542 --> 00:01:55,583 Another power surge, sir. 30 00:01:56,672 --> 00:01:58,714 They are firing on us. 31 00:01:59,553 --> 00:02:01,798 - Damage report? - Shields holding. 32 00:02:01,934 --> 00:02:06,565 Mostly electromagnetic. Fusion generator down by 30 percent. 33 00:02:06,693 --> 00:02:10,528 - Our impulse engines are surging. - They're firing again. 34 00:02:14,082 --> 00:02:16,755 Deflector-shield power weakening. 35 00:02:16,880 --> 00:02:20,087 Phasers ready. Photon torpedoes ready. 36 00:02:24,102 --> 00:02:26,144 Do we return their fire, sir? 37 00:02:26,273 --> 00:02:30,227 Negative. They're just responding to our close pursuit. 38 00:02:30,364 --> 00:02:32,739 Fall back a bit, but stay with them. 39 00:02:36,085 --> 00:02:37,248 They're slowing. 40 00:02:44,518 --> 00:02:46,228 They may be turning to fight. 41 00:02:49,319 --> 00:02:53,487 Open hailing... Why are we gaining on them? Don't anticipate. 42 00:02:53,619 --> 00:02:55,281 I'm not, sir. 43 00:02:55,415 --> 00:02:57,990 Something is dragging us forward. 44 00:03:00,133 --> 00:03:04,799 I read that, too. Lt Yar, what do your sensors show? 45 00:03:04,934 --> 00:03:08,306 Not certain, sir. I'm getting very confusing readings. 46 00:03:08,440 --> 00:03:13,274 Captain, this shouldn't be. Our power systems are failing. 47 00:03:13,409 --> 00:03:17,112 Deflector shield failing. Phasers going inoperative. 48 00:03:17,249 --> 00:03:20,836 Something is completely immobilizing us. 49 00:03:20,965 --> 00:03:23,126 Immobilized by the damn Ferengi. 50 00:03:23,261 --> 00:03:27,133 We need more information. What the hell are they using? 51 00:03:29,000 --> 00:03:35,074 Watch Movies, Series & LiveTV www.flixify.app 52 00:03:38,292 --> 00:03:41,628 Obviously, we underestimated their technology. 53 00:03:41,757 --> 00:03:43,466 Considerably. 54 00:03:47,017 --> 00:03:52,397 The Ferengi have us right where they want us. In their sights. 55 00:04:13,904 --> 00:04:17,240 Space, the final frontier. 56 00:04:18,621 --> 00:04:22,873 These are the voyages of the Starship Enterprise. 57 00:04:23,006 --> 00:04:27,137 Its continuing mission, to explore strange new worlds... 58 00:04:28,641 --> 00:04:32,644 ...to seek out new life and new civilizations... 59 00:04:33,109 --> 00:04:37,026 ...to boldly go where no one has gone before. 60 00:05:46,963 --> 00:05:49,754 Are you searching all frequencies? Any message? 61 00:05:49,886 --> 00:05:51,382 Negative, sir. 62 00:05:53,394 --> 00:05:54,675 Weapons report. 63 00:05:54,813 --> 00:05:56,937 Phasers and torpedoes are armed, 64 00:05:57,066 --> 00:05:59,905 but I show insufficient power to fire them. 65 00:06:00,031 --> 00:06:03,569 Engineering, give me status on power recovery. 66 00:06:05,542 --> 00:06:07,169 Engineering, come in. 67 00:06:10,469 --> 00:06:12,510 Why aren't they answering? 68 00:06:12,931 --> 00:06:15,722 La Forge, get a report from Engineering. 69 00:06:15,854 --> 00:06:17,231 Aye, sir. 70 00:06:17,358 --> 00:06:21,691 It's impossible they could be draining all power from all systems. 71 00:06:22,159 --> 00:06:26,742 - Counselor? - I'm sensing nothing from them, sir. 72 00:06:26,876 --> 00:06:31,210 It could mean they can shield their thoughts and emotions from others. 73 00:06:31,343 --> 00:06:32,673 So it's our move. 74 00:06:32,805 --> 00:06:36,012 They may know as little about us as we do about them. 75 00:06:36,145 --> 00:06:39,065 They know they've got us in deep trouble. 76 00:06:39,192 --> 00:06:42,481 If so, then what do they do with that knowledge? 77 00:06:42,616 --> 00:06:46,868 Data, do you have any information on this on any file? 78 00:06:47,000 --> 00:06:51,250 None. Only hearsay and third-hand reports, most of which conflict. 79 00:06:51,383 --> 00:06:53,425 Which reports do not conflict? 80 00:06:53,888 --> 00:06:59,018 That the Ferengi are... The best description may be traders. 81 00:06:59,149 --> 00:07:00,526 What kind of traders? 82 00:07:00,652 --> 00:07:03,940 Scholars of Earth history liken the Ferengi 83 00:07:04,075 --> 00:07:08,576 to the ocean-going Yankee traders of 18th- and 19th-century America. 84 00:07:08,709 --> 00:07:11,880 From the history of my forebears. Yankee traders. 85 00:07:12,008 --> 00:07:16,425 Who search the galaxy for mercantile and territorial opportunity. 86 00:07:16,559 --> 00:07:19,847 Are scholars saying that the Ferengi may be like us? 87 00:07:19,982 --> 00:07:24,399 Hardly, sir. The analogy refers to the worst quality of capitalists. 88 00:07:24,532 --> 00:07:27,537 The Ferengi conduct their affairs of commerce 89 00:07:27,664 --> 00:07:30,833 on the ancient principle caveat emptor. 90 00:07:30,962 --> 00:07:32,671 "Let the buyer beware." 91 00:07:33,341 --> 00:07:35,301 Yankee traders. I like that. 92 00:07:35,429 --> 00:07:39,763 Well, I doubt they wear red, white and blue, or look like Uncle Sam. 93 00:07:39,897 --> 00:07:43,601 Engineering? Join La Forge in Engineering, Number One. 94 00:07:43,738 --> 00:07:44,983 Aye, sir. 95 00:07:45,657 --> 00:07:49,790 Without warp capacity, we're just a floating target. 96 00:07:50,251 --> 00:07:52,126 Uncle who? 97 00:07:53,799 --> 00:07:56,376 What have primary colors got to do with it? 98 00:07:56,513 --> 00:07:58,673 I understand the allusion. 99 00:07:58,809 --> 00:08:03,107 Colors representing countries at a time when they competed. 100 00:08:03,234 --> 00:08:05,775 Red, white and blue for the United States. 101 00:08:05,907 --> 00:08:10,572 Whereas the French more properly used the same colors 102 00:08:10,707 --> 00:08:13,415 in the order blue, white and red. 103 00:08:13,546 --> 00:08:15,707 The Germans, red, black and gold. 104 00:08:15,843 --> 00:08:19,346 - The Italians, green, white and red. - That's enough, Data. 105 00:08:19,475 --> 00:08:22,895 - It was you who... - We were discussing the Ferengi. 106 00:08:24,067 --> 00:08:27,486 I wish I had a clue what they will do next. 107 00:08:27,616 --> 00:08:29,860 Given what is happening to our ship, 108 00:08:29,996 --> 00:08:33,618 their weapons could be vastly superior to ours. 109 00:08:33,754 --> 00:08:37,374 Yes, Data, that is a natural assumption. 110 00:08:38,262 --> 00:08:39,888 Engineering? 111 00:08:40,308 --> 00:08:43,562 - Bottom line? - Not good, sir. 112 00:08:43,690 --> 00:08:48,606 Their force field compensates almost as fast as we can increase power. 113 00:08:48,742 --> 00:08:53,039 There's a 0.372 millisecond delay between the use of our power 114 00:08:53,166 --> 00:08:55,874 and the counter force of the Ferengi. 115 00:08:56,006 --> 00:09:01,351 See, we push and they push back with equal force, sir. 116 00:09:11,745 --> 00:09:16,413 What's our delay between slow-reverse impulse and top warp speed? 117 00:09:16,547 --> 00:09:19,835 That's 0.300 milliseconds. There's... 118 00:09:22,183 --> 00:09:23,845 I see where you're going. 119 00:09:23,978 --> 00:09:28,692 We shift down, then kick hard into warp nine. Come back fighting! 120 00:09:28,821 --> 00:09:32,193 - Can we do it? - Ask me after it's done, sir. 121 00:09:32,328 --> 00:09:36,794 I want a slow reverse into drop-off over five minutes. 122 00:09:36,921 --> 00:09:38,464 We'll show 'em, sir. 123 00:09:38,590 --> 00:09:42,094 - Give me everything you've got. - Aye-aye, sir. 124 00:09:46,064 --> 00:09:49,020 In an abrupt power surge to high warp speed, 125 00:09:49,153 --> 00:09:52,941 we may be able to break loose from that Ferengi force field. 126 00:09:53,579 --> 00:09:55,823 I wish I knew what they were thinking. 127 00:09:57,836 --> 00:10:00,461 They're wondering what we'll do next. 128 00:10:01,678 --> 00:10:06,345 I say fight. There's no shame in falling before a superior enemy. 129 00:10:06,479 --> 00:10:09,852 And no shame in a strategic retreat either. 130 00:10:09,987 --> 00:10:14,533 All systems ready. Communication is restored to Engineering. 131 00:10:14,662 --> 00:10:16,206 Excellent, La Forge. 132 00:10:16,332 --> 00:10:20,880 Now, let's... throw them off guard. 133 00:10:21,552 --> 00:10:23,676 Lt Yar, open hailing frequencies. 134 00:10:25,057 --> 00:10:27,183 Hailing frequencies open, sir. 135 00:10:27,312 --> 00:10:30,186 At least we won't begin with weakness. 136 00:10:30,736 --> 00:10:32,814 Attention, Ferengi starship. 137 00:10:32,948 --> 00:10:36,487 This is Captain Jean-Luc Picard of the USS Enterprise. 138 00:10:36,623 --> 00:10:38,582 In the name of the Federation, 139 00:10:38,710 --> 00:10:41,916 I demand that you return the T-9 energy converter 140 00:10:42,050 --> 00:10:44,840 you removed from Gamma Tauri IV. 141 00:10:49,356 --> 00:10:51,730 Send that in all language forms. 142 00:10:51,861 --> 00:10:53,405 All language forms, sir. 143 00:10:54,115 --> 00:10:57,405 Sometimes, the best way to fight is not to be there. 144 00:10:57,539 --> 00:10:58,738 Yes, sir. 145 00:10:58,875 --> 00:11:02,924 "He will triumph who knows when to fight and when not to fight." 146 00:11:03,051 --> 00:11:06,753 I'm glad the Academy still teaches the strategies of Sun Tzu. 147 00:11:06,890 --> 00:11:09,384 This delay had better prove out. 148 00:11:09,521 --> 00:11:11,730 0.300 milliseconds, sir. 149 00:11:11,859 --> 00:11:15,314 Let's blast full power into warp nine. Ready? 150 00:11:15,450 --> 00:11:17,361 On your command, Captain. 151 00:11:17,496 --> 00:11:20,868 On the count of three. Stand by on phasers. 152 00:11:22,338 --> 00:11:24,665 One, set warp to nine. 153 00:11:24,801 --> 00:11:28,424 Two, divert shield power to main engines. 154 00:11:29,186 --> 00:11:30,598 Three... 155 00:11:51,312 --> 00:11:52,939 Merde. 156 00:11:53,818 --> 00:11:55,100 Shields up. 157 00:12:04,422 --> 00:12:07,379 Captain, I think you had better see this. 158 00:12:08,013 --> 00:12:09,972 What's wrong? 159 00:12:10,100 --> 00:12:15,265 Someone is reading every file in the Enterprise memory banks. 160 00:12:15,402 --> 00:12:18,774 - They can do that? - And more, perhaps. 161 00:12:23,586 --> 00:12:27,669 Captain, if I may recommend...? 162 00:12:27,801 --> 00:12:32,552 With our attention on the Ferengi vessel, we have ignored the planet. 163 00:12:34,524 --> 00:12:38,655 Data, consult the charts on this planet. See what we've got on it. 164 00:12:41,203 --> 00:12:42,830 Conference evaluation. 165 00:12:49,470 --> 00:12:53,803 So, it's time for difficult decisions. Opinions, please. 166 00:12:53,936 --> 00:12:58,235 I say put all power into a combined phaser and torpedo salvo. 167 00:12:58,363 --> 00:13:01,283 Destroy their ability to sustain this force field. 168 00:13:01,411 --> 00:13:04,034 Yes, hit them hard, and hit them fast. 169 00:13:04,166 --> 00:13:08,037 Impractical... and provocative. 170 00:13:08,174 --> 00:13:11,628 Even assuming we have power to sustain such a tactic. 171 00:13:11,764 --> 00:13:14,139 But firing on us is an act of war. 172 00:13:14,269 --> 00:13:19,066 The facts are, the Ferengis did fire on us, but we were chasing them. 173 00:13:19,195 --> 00:13:21,070 Since then, all they've done 174 00:13:21,199 --> 00:13:23,954 is search our computers to learn what we are. 175 00:13:24,080 --> 00:13:26,705 - Your point? - Let's talk to them. 176 00:13:26,836 --> 00:13:29,508 It's been tried. No response. 177 00:13:29,633 --> 00:13:33,420 But did we tell them anything they wanted to hear? 178 00:13:47,376 --> 00:13:50,879 Other opinions? Thank you for your advice. 179 00:13:56,019 --> 00:14:00,649 Will? I haven't had your assessment. 180 00:14:02,406 --> 00:14:06,242 I believe we've covered every available option, Captain. 181 00:14:06,372 --> 00:14:09,579 Are there other options you want to analyze? 182 00:14:09,713 --> 00:14:13,334 The only one left is the one that needs no conversation. 183 00:14:13,469 --> 00:14:16,973 - The one we must avoid. - Sir? 184 00:14:17,645 --> 00:14:20,733 The one that leads to total annihilation. 185 00:14:36,641 --> 00:14:39,313 - Open hailing frequencies. - Open, sir. 186 00:14:43,112 --> 00:14:46,817 Attention, Ferengi starship. This is Captain Picard. 187 00:14:47,622 --> 00:14:52,786 It is obvious that we are in a situation which needs resolving. 188 00:14:52,923 --> 00:14:58,765 We are willing to do whatever is... required, 189 00:14:58,893 --> 00:15:00,520 whatever is necessary. 190 00:15:05,031 --> 00:15:06,860 I would like... 191 00:15:07,535 --> 00:15:13,331 I would request... that you present your terms to us. 192 00:15:24,820 --> 00:15:29,451 Captain's log, stardate 41386.5. 193 00:15:29,580 --> 00:15:34,411 It is with a heavy heart that I have offered to meet any reasonable terms 194 00:15:34,547 --> 00:15:36,458 demanded by the Ferengi. 195 00:15:36,593 --> 00:15:38,754 I fear for my people and vessel 196 00:15:38,890 --> 00:15:43,188 in the event that the unknown Ferengi ask the unreasonable. 197 00:15:43,315 --> 00:15:46,770 How can I oppose even unreasonable demands? 198 00:15:46,905 --> 00:15:48,651 It's moving, sir. 199 00:15:50,705 --> 00:15:53,911 We ask to surrender. Now they fire on us? 200 00:15:54,045 --> 00:15:57,252 Ready torpedoes. We have enough power for a few. 201 00:15:57,385 --> 00:15:59,961 Ready, but hold on ready. 202 00:16:00,099 --> 00:16:03,886 - Open hailing frequencies. - Hailing frequencies open, sir. 203 00:16:06,069 --> 00:16:08,741 Ferengi vessel, we await your response. 204 00:16:08,867 --> 00:16:10,611 Suggest first strike, sir. 205 00:16:10,745 --> 00:16:13,914 Our shields now only have 63 seconds of power left. 206 00:16:14,043 --> 00:16:16,252 If their sensors can read us, 207 00:16:16,381 --> 00:16:18,921 they will wait until we are most vulnerable. 208 00:16:19,052 --> 00:16:23,137 - I agree. They have not responded. - Wait a bit more. 209 00:16:23,270 --> 00:16:24,682 50 seconds. 210 00:16:26,192 --> 00:16:27,770 Patience. 211 00:16:31,035 --> 00:16:37,245 The quicker we can come to terms, the better, NCC- 17O 1D. 212 00:16:38,091 --> 00:16:39,372 Who is speaking? 213 00:16:39,885 --> 00:16:44,054 I am Tarr, DaiMon of the Ferengi. 214 00:16:44,186 --> 00:16:47,190 You wish to discuss surrender, Capt Picard? 215 00:16:47,693 --> 00:16:49,854 What I said, DaiMon Tarr, is... 216 00:16:49,990 --> 00:16:56,199 Unconditional surrender, I warn you, is totally unacceptable. 217 00:16:56,961 --> 00:17:00,880 We will die to the last one of us before such dishonor. 218 00:17:05,937 --> 00:17:07,813 Hailing frequencies closed. 219 00:17:07,941 --> 00:17:12,489 Something has seized their ship too. They're in the same predicament. 220 00:17:13,369 --> 00:17:15,328 Launch a sensor probe. 221 00:17:15,457 --> 00:17:19,874 Set it to search for whatever it is that is holding both ships. 222 00:17:20,007 --> 00:17:22,500 Go back to hailing frequency, fast. 223 00:17:23,096 --> 00:17:26,267 ...and I regret, DaiMon Tarr, 224 00:17:26,395 --> 00:17:30,812 that I can no longer negotiate unless it is conducted visually. 225 00:17:31,489 --> 00:17:33,898 Your complete message not received, 226 00:17:34,035 --> 00:17:37,039 but visual communication is against our custom. 227 00:17:37,167 --> 00:17:41,120 It is against Starfleet orders to accept a surrender otherwise. 228 00:17:41,258 --> 00:17:43,502 Do you withdraw your surrender? 229 00:17:50,275 --> 00:17:55,869 You give us no choice, Enterprise. May we have a visual on you as well? 230 00:17:57,624 --> 00:18:01,577 Agreed, DaiMon Tarr. You should be able to view us now. 231 00:18:01,715 --> 00:18:03,341 Are we on your screen? 232 00:18:03,469 --> 00:18:08,135 Yes. The ugliness of the human was not an exaggeration. 233 00:18:08,270 --> 00:18:12,022 I do not know how you have paralyzed our vessel. 234 00:18:12,152 --> 00:18:14,562 I concede your Enterprise is superior. 235 00:18:14,698 --> 00:18:18,867 We will return your T-9. We offer the lives of our second officers 236 00:18:19,000 --> 00:18:22,206 as required by the Ferengi code. 237 00:18:22,340 --> 00:18:26,756 Fortunately, Starfleet has no such rules for its second officers. 238 00:18:28,268 --> 00:18:31,058 Is this to your satisfaction, Picard? 239 00:18:31,650 --> 00:18:36,067 Your offer may be inadequate, but I will discuss it with my staff. 240 00:18:36,201 --> 00:18:38,528 Stand by for further communication. 241 00:18:43,965 --> 00:18:47,884 Matthew, Pola, you know this area is off limits. Come on. 242 00:18:49,310 --> 00:18:50,936 Boys will be boys. 243 00:18:51,063 --> 00:18:55,231 - Have you launched the probe? - Aye. We'll get the readings soon. 244 00:18:55,948 --> 00:19:00,246 If we're not holding the Ferengi, and they're not holding us, who is? 245 00:19:00,373 --> 00:19:03,461 The probe will give us some answers. 246 00:19:03,588 --> 00:19:06,426 Data, you were going to show us something. 247 00:19:07,053 --> 00:19:12,016 As requested, library computer information on this planet. 248 00:19:12,147 --> 00:19:15,151 It has been charted only from long-range scans. 249 00:19:15,279 --> 00:19:19,860 It is Class-M, but shows no life forms, sentient or otherwise. 250 00:19:19,995 --> 00:19:22,668 However, you may find this of interest. 251 00:19:23,837 --> 00:19:25,878 Resolving it into our language. 252 00:19:27,260 --> 00:19:29,801 The centre of a huge space federation, 253 00:19:29,932 --> 00:19:31,808 a population of trillions. 254 00:19:31,936 --> 00:19:36,567 Trillions? I've never heard the word "Tkon" before. 255 00:19:37,071 --> 00:19:41,822 Understandable. It has been extinct for 600,000 of our... 256 00:19:43,668 --> 00:19:46,339 ...of our years. 257 00:19:47,216 --> 00:19:53,225 These planets were once outposts of that empire. 258 00:19:54,105 --> 00:19:58,523 - Data, what are you doing? - Apologies, Captain. 259 00:19:58,697 --> 00:20:01,784 I seem to have reached an odd... 260 00:20:01,912 --> 00:20:03,990 functional impasse. 261 00:20:04,125 --> 00:20:08,258 I am... stuck. 262 00:20:08,384 --> 00:20:11,007 Get unstuck and continue the briefing. 263 00:20:11,139 --> 00:20:17,599 That is what I am trying to do, sir, but the solution eludes me. 264 00:20:18,111 --> 00:20:20,271 My hero! 265 00:20:25,793 --> 00:20:27,585 Continue, Commander. 266 00:20:29,675 --> 00:20:31,171 Intriguing. 267 00:20:31,304 --> 00:20:32,716 It des... 268 00:20:33,684 --> 00:20:37,816 It describes the empire as being highly advanced and powerful, 269 00:20:37,942 --> 00:20:40,649 and capable of actually moving stars. 270 00:20:40,781 --> 00:20:43,655 Stars whose planets are their defense system? 271 00:20:43,787 --> 00:20:48,204 Correct, sir. Outposts. The planet below was possibly one of them. 272 00:20:48,338 --> 00:20:51,925 Excuse the interruption, but this is worth it. 273 00:20:52,054 --> 00:20:54,725 We're receiving a signal from the probe. 274 00:20:54,850 --> 00:20:56,679 We'll take it here. 275 00:21:00,195 --> 00:21:01,655 Incredible. 276 00:21:01,782 --> 00:21:05,996 There's our mysterious something. It is a force field of some kind. 277 00:21:06,122 --> 00:21:10,706 Reaching up from the planet surface. Amazing power. 278 00:21:11,133 --> 00:21:14,755 What does the legend say about the end of the Tkon Empire? 279 00:21:14,891 --> 00:21:18,844 - Their sun went supernova. - Could this planet have escaped? 280 00:21:20,569 --> 00:21:23,406 It may have been the most distant outpost, 281 00:21:23,532 --> 00:21:25,777 but it shows no life-form readings. 282 00:21:27,583 --> 00:21:30,836 Let's take a look. Stand by with an away team. 283 00:21:30,964 --> 00:21:34,668 And if the Ferengi realize the field's from the planet? 284 00:21:34,805 --> 00:21:38,889 That's a complication. We should ask them to join us. 285 00:21:39,021 --> 00:21:40,648 Team up with the Ferengi? 286 00:21:40,775 --> 00:21:45,074 We've been ordered to learn about them. Do you know a better way? 287 00:21:57,559 --> 00:21:59,303 Captain's log, supplemental. 288 00:21:59,437 --> 00:22:02,726 In orbit of a planet whose unexplained force field 289 00:22:02,861 --> 00:22:06,732 has seized us with a power almost beyond imagination. 290 00:22:06,868 --> 00:22:10,407 Any solution to this will almost certainly involve 291 00:22:10,543 --> 00:22:12,668 cooperation from the Ferengi. 292 00:22:12,797 --> 00:22:14,838 Ship's power drain is critical. 293 00:22:14,967 --> 00:22:18,257 I must shut down shields to maintain life support. 294 00:22:18,392 --> 00:22:20,137 Understood. 295 00:22:21,189 --> 00:22:26,270 - Open hailing frequencies. - Hailing frequencies open, sir. 296 00:22:26,407 --> 00:22:29,079 Ferengi vessel from Enterprise, come in. 297 00:22:33,296 --> 00:22:35,872 Your alien images again shock us. 298 00:22:36,010 --> 00:22:38,884 About the surrender, the facts are different. 299 00:22:39,016 --> 00:22:42,269 Our own probe has shown us your trickery, human. 300 00:22:42,397 --> 00:22:45,686 - We withdraw our surrender. - Agreed. 301 00:22:46,698 --> 00:22:50,534 Perhaps you would agree to a more productive relationship? 302 00:22:50,664 --> 00:22:53,501 I'd prefer a more profitable one, human. 303 00:22:53,670 --> 00:22:57,754 - Yankee trader. - Explain what means Yankee traders! 304 00:22:57,887 --> 00:22:58,968 He heard that. 305 00:22:59,097 --> 00:23:04,180 He recognizes your interest in profit. Or is that incorrect? 306 00:23:04,317 --> 00:23:06,644 We seek only what is equitable. 307 00:23:06,779 --> 00:23:09,736 What do you seek? Why did you attack us? 308 00:23:09,868 --> 00:23:14,452 We did not attack. We gave chase to recover a Federation energy device... 309 00:23:14,587 --> 00:23:18,968 Which is ours! Your Federation placed it on one of our planets. 310 00:23:19,095 --> 00:23:22,550 No, Gamma Tauri IV is recognized by all civilized... 311 00:23:22,686 --> 00:23:27,649 The Ferengi are not uncivilized. Are you suggesting otherwise? 312 00:23:30,535 --> 00:23:33,492 All I'm saying is that you removed something 313 00:23:33,624 --> 00:23:35,583 which did not belong to you. 314 00:23:35,711 --> 00:23:38,252 Are you now calling us thieves? 315 00:23:38,384 --> 00:23:42,517 On the contrary, I have no wish to discuss property or territory 316 00:23:42,643 --> 00:23:44,970 while our mutual problem remains. 317 00:23:45,106 --> 00:23:47,480 Like it or not, we are both trapped 318 00:23:47,610 --> 00:23:51,993 by this energy-draining force field from the planet. 319 00:23:54,750 --> 00:23:57,838 On that matter there can be no argument. 320 00:24:00,052 --> 00:24:02,545 I would like to propose a swap. 321 00:24:02,682 --> 00:24:07,978 - And what is a swap? - It's a trade, an exchange. 322 00:24:08,110 --> 00:24:10,567 Yes, trade, human. What do you offer? 323 00:24:10,698 --> 00:24:13,535 We will tell you what we know about the planet. 324 00:24:13,662 --> 00:24:16,417 In trade, you give us your information. 325 00:24:16,543 --> 00:24:19,582 How do we know you will not withhold information? 326 00:24:19,716 --> 00:24:25,512 - We must trust each other, Tarr. - Amusing, human. Trust each other? 327 00:24:25,645 --> 00:24:29,728 I propose that we test this relationship 328 00:24:29,861 --> 00:24:34,778 by cooperating in a joint exploration of the planet's surface. 329 00:24:34,913 --> 00:24:37,038 And what profit is in this? 330 00:24:37,167 --> 00:24:40,836 The profit, DaiMon Tarr, of saving all our lives. 331 00:24:41,760 --> 00:24:44,051 We will agree, no doubt foolishly, 332 00:24:44,181 --> 00:24:47,518 but any trickery on your part will meet with no mercy. 333 00:24:47,646 --> 00:24:51,565 Agreed. If you care to join us, our transporter device... 334 00:24:51,697 --> 00:24:53,987 We have a device of our own. 335 00:24:54,118 --> 00:24:57,989 We will beam a science team of three to coordinates you can propose. 336 00:24:58,125 --> 00:25:00,999 We will transmit the information shortly. 337 00:25:01,132 --> 00:25:04,420 - Enterprise out. - Hailing frequencies off. 338 00:25:07,394 --> 00:25:11,063 I would log that agreement as promising, at least. 339 00:25:11,569 --> 00:25:13,195 I wonder, Captain. 340 00:25:13,322 --> 00:25:17,075 I don't usually distrust on sight, but this is an exception. 341 00:25:17,206 --> 00:25:21,421 Especially in view of the fact that his transmission was distorted. 342 00:25:21,546 --> 00:25:25,299 I sensed the same thing, Captain. He's hiding something. 343 00:25:25,430 --> 00:25:27,805 With the power drain, we can't delay. 344 00:25:27,935 --> 00:25:31,058 I'd like additional help. Can you spare Worf? 345 00:25:31,191 --> 00:25:35,323 Take him. And... be careful, Number One. 346 00:25:47,808 --> 00:25:50,895 With the power drain, communication may be hard. 347 00:25:51,022 --> 00:25:52,768 Understood. Anything else? 348 00:25:52,901 --> 00:25:56,239 The force field means we cannot beam back. 349 00:25:56,367 --> 00:26:00,699 - You had to ask. - Understood. Energize. 350 00:26:53,437 --> 00:26:55,682 Anybody? 351 00:27:16,610 --> 00:27:20,313 - What are you doing up there? - Most intriguing, sir. 352 00:27:20,449 --> 00:27:23,953 I assume inaccurately transmitted coordinates 353 00:27:24,082 --> 00:27:26,955 due to the force field around the ship, sir. 354 00:27:31,013 --> 00:27:32,426 Are we alone, sir? 355 00:27:32,558 --> 00:27:34,968 Unfortunately. Let's find the others. 356 00:27:41,242 --> 00:27:43,284 What do you make of these? 357 00:27:44,790 --> 00:27:49,955 Crystalline. Mostly inert. Nothing to write home about. 358 00:27:51,470 --> 00:27:54,557 - Excuse me? - Slang, sir. 359 00:27:56,480 --> 00:27:59,153 I did use it correctly, did I not? 360 00:28:01,156 --> 00:28:03,779 They have to be around here somewhere. 361 00:28:14,014 --> 00:28:15,676 - What's that? - What? 362 00:28:21,947 --> 00:28:26,412 - Are you conscious? - Do I look conscious? 363 00:28:26,539 --> 00:28:28,830 - What are you doing? - Resting, sir! 364 00:28:29,461 --> 00:28:31,789 My foot's stuck. Up there. 365 00:28:31,925 --> 00:28:35,548 I materialized upside down above the planet's surface. 366 00:28:35,683 --> 00:28:38,640 Tricorder's useless. Communication's gone too. 367 00:28:38,772 --> 00:28:44,651 - Fortunately, you did not break... - Data, who's that? 368 00:28:50,087 --> 00:28:51,333 Who are you? 369 00:29:15,387 --> 00:29:17,512 Captain's log, supplemental. 370 00:29:17,642 --> 00:29:21,690 It is six hours since our away team beamed down to the planet. 371 00:29:21,816 --> 00:29:25,652 On the Enterprise, our condition is rapidly worsening. 372 00:29:25,782 --> 00:29:27,908 Ordinarily, with reserve power, 373 00:29:28,037 --> 00:29:31,207 we could maintain life support for several months. 374 00:29:31,335 --> 00:29:34,623 But the force holding us has closed down all engines 375 00:29:34,758 --> 00:29:37,965 and is draining our reserve power, too. 376 00:29:38,099 --> 00:29:41,934 It's getting colder, sir. How far down is it likely to go? 377 00:29:42,065 --> 00:29:45,984 A lot. Even in orbital space it'll get below minus 200 degrees. 378 00:29:46,115 --> 00:29:49,237 You won't have to worry much past minus 70 or so. 379 00:29:49,370 --> 00:29:52,708 Feels like that now. Good. Thank you. 380 00:30:26,319 --> 00:30:29,276 If he moves, kill him. 381 00:30:29,409 --> 00:30:36,414 Letek, we have broken our agreement with their captain. 382 00:30:36,548 --> 00:30:41,464 We will accuse the humans of preparing to ambush us. 383 00:30:42,350 --> 00:30:46,020 It will be our word against theirs. 384 00:30:46,777 --> 00:30:50,066 And who is more trustworthy, Mordoc? 385 00:30:51,160 --> 00:30:54,033 It looks like gold. 386 00:30:55,961 --> 00:30:59,251 - Tastes like gold. - It is gold. 387 00:31:06,608 --> 00:31:08,353 Accursed planet! 388 00:31:08,486 --> 00:31:12,951 It's nothing to what our Captain will do for breaking our agreement. 389 00:31:13,079 --> 00:31:18,541 What part of the agreement? You appeared and attacked us. 390 00:31:19,341 --> 00:31:21,585 Are you one of their assassins? 391 00:31:21,721 --> 00:31:26,055 I'm Cmdr William Riker, First Officer of the USS Enterprise. 392 00:31:26,648 --> 00:31:28,476 You have a lot to learn. 393 00:31:37,084 --> 00:31:38,628 I got this one! 394 00:31:38,755 --> 00:31:41,379 Careful, they are much stronger than... 395 00:31:44,600 --> 00:31:46,144 Pygmy cretins! 396 00:31:53,117 --> 00:31:57,201 - Kill them! Hideous monsters! - No! 397 00:32:00,673 --> 00:32:04,509 Good. You've heard of phasers. 398 00:32:04,639 --> 00:32:06,468 Now, over there. 399 00:32:09,608 --> 00:32:15,782 - Is this a female? - A human female, Letek? 400 00:32:15,912 --> 00:32:18,322 Yes, it is true. 401 00:32:18,459 --> 00:32:23,458 You work with your females, arm them 402 00:32:24,012 --> 00:32:27,300 and force them to wear clothing. 403 00:32:29,689 --> 00:32:31,684 Sickening! 404 00:32:35,493 --> 00:32:39,826 I've diverted the reserve power to the family decks. 405 00:32:39,960 --> 00:32:41,788 They'll last longest. 406 00:32:45,972 --> 00:32:49,225 Is there anything else we can do, Doctor? 407 00:32:53,279 --> 00:32:54,822 Where's Wesley? 408 00:32:55,783 --> 00:32:58,454 He's in our quarters. 409 00:32:59,624 --> 00:33:03,377 - I considered giving him a sedative. - You shouldn't. 410 00:33:03,507 --> 00:33:06,083 I know, but he's my son. I love him. 411 00:33:06,220 --> 00:33:09,509 He has the right to meet death awake. 412 00:33:13,318 --> 00:33:16,191 Is that a male perspective? 413 00:33:18,203 --> 00:33:19,615 Rubbish. 414 00:33:23,128 --> 00:33:24,672 Hold it right there! 415 00:33:26,135 --> 00:33:27,714 Stop. 416 00:33:28,807 --> 00:33:30,849 - Phasers on stun. - Already set. 417 00:33:36,071 --> 00:33:37,567 What's going on? 418 00:33:44,004 --> 00:33:46,248 What is this? 419 00:33:50,265 --> 00:33:54,102 We can deduce that these crystalline tree shapes 420 00:33:54,232 --> 00:33:56,274 are actually energy collectors. 421 00:33:56,404 --> 00:34:00,535 On the same principle as that which is draining energy from our ships. 422 00:34:00,661 --> 00:34:03,155 The Ferengi whips were working earlier. 423 00:34:03,292 --> 00:34:05,287 So something new has happened. 424 00:34:05,421 --> 00:34:09,292 I'm beginning to understand what my eyes are showing me. 425 00:34:09,429 --> 00:34:12,350 It's patterns of force everywhere. 426 00:34:12,477 --> 00:34:16,180 This entire planet has been turned into a power accumulator. 427 00:34:16,317 --> 00:34:18,562 These are the point of this place. 428 00:34:18,697 --> 00:34:21,322 I can see power emanating... 429 00:34:22,288 --> 00:34:23,915 Commander. 430 00:34:41,618 --> 00:34:45,786 Be you barbarians? Speak! 431 00:34:59,738 --> 00:35:02,527 Who meets the challenge? 432 00:35:05,040 --> 00:35:06,869 Who will it be? 433 00:35:10,592 --> 00:35:12,421 Him. 434 00:35:13,724 --> 00:35:20,064 You have awakened Portal 63. Do you petition to enter the Empire? 435 00:35:20,820 --> 00:35:25,737 - Who asks the question? - A guardian of the Tkon Empire. 436 00:35:31,342 --> 00:35:33,918 Biped. Excellent. 437 00:35:34,556 --> 00:35:40,351 Why would we petition to enter... an empire that no longer exists? 438 00:35:40,861 --> 00:35:45,574 Why do you attempt this deception? The Empire is for ever. 439 00:35:46,288 --> 00:35:48,864 Your empire fell prey to a supernova. 440 00:35:51,089 --> 00:35:53,049 We are for ever. 441 00:35:53,177 --> 00:35:56,549 Data, please repeat the file. 442 00:35:56,684 --> 00:35:58,809 It is a matter of record. 443 00:35:58,939 --> 00:36:03,236 In the Age of Makto, the central star of the Tkon Empire destabilized. 444 00:36:03,363 --> 00:36:06,653 There has never been an Age of Makto. 445 00:36:06,787 --> 00:36:11,205 In fact, many ages have come and passed since Makto. 446 00:36:11,339 --> 00:36:15,386 - It is the Age of Bastu. - I'm afraid not. 447 00:36:15,513 --> 00:36:19,978 According to the Tkon use of the galactic motionary startime charts, 448 00:36:20,106 --> 00:36:23,941 after Bastu came Cimi, Xora, Makto... 449 00:36:24,072 --> 00:36:27,112 Enough! Absurdities. 450 00:36:27,245 --> 00:36:31,578 You must have been asleep for hundreds of thousands of our years. 451 00:36:33,590 --> 00:36:38,472 Deception is the way of the human. 452 00:36:38,600 --> 00:36:43,766 We Ferengi will gladly make a petition. 453 00:36:43,903 --> 00:36:45,814 We invite your petition. 454 00:36:45,949 --> 00:36:47,231 Speak! 455 00:36:47,368 --> 00:36:52,450 We wish to offer our services 456 00:36:52,587 --> 00:36:58,797 to serve the Tkon Empire at no profit. 457 00:36:58,932 --> 00:37:01,937 Return control of our starship to us 458 00:37:02,064 --> 00:37:08,273 and we will happily destroy the human criminals 459 00:37:09,077 --> 00:37:13,376 and their vessel which attacked us without provocation. 460 00:37:13,504 --> 00:37:16,341 They came to loot your empire, 461 00:37:17,302 --> 00:37:21,553 but we intercepted them. 462 00:37:21,686 --> 00:37:25,105 You are accused of deceit and treachery. 463 00:37:27,281 --> 00:37:29,953 Do you give yourself up for judgment? 464 00:37:30,454 --> 00:37:34,669 Yes. If you believe these accusations, then act on them. 465 00:37:34,795 --> 00:37:37,467 And there is even more. 466 00:37:37,885 --> 00:37:44,606 We can prove that the humans are destroyers of legal commerce, 467 00:37:44,732 --> 00:37:51,619 and that they withhold vital technology from backward worlds. 468 00:37:51,745 --> 00:37:54,750 And necessary defensive weapons, too. 469 00:37:54,877 --> 00:38:00,719 We Ferengi now challenge this human madness! 470 00:38:00,847 --> 00:38:04,765 I admit, we withheld modern technologies from some worlds. 471 00:38:04,897 --> 00:38:08,316 You see? They are demented. Their values are insane. 472 00:38:08,445 --> 00:38:11,569 They have destroyed business opportunities. 473 00:38:11,702 --> 00:38:14,409 Proof of their barbarism! 474 00:38:15,126 --> 00:38:22,511 They adorn themselves with gold, a despicable use of a valuable metal. 475 00:38:22,641 --> 00:38:29,064 And they shamelessly clothe their females, 476 00:38:29,195 --> 00:38:35,322 inviting others to unclothe them, the very depth of perversion. 477 00:38:35,457 --> 00:38:36,704 Paws off, Ferengi! 478 00:38:39,341 --> 00:38:45,099 No female, human or Ferengi, can order Mordoc around. 479 00:38:45,853 --> 00:38:47,479 Submit! 480 00:38:48,525 --> 00:38:51,696 - Just try it, shorty. - At ease, Lieutenant. 481 00:38:55,622 --> 00:38:58,377 And we still have more faults. 482 00:38:58,503 --> 00:39:02,587 Starfleet has permitted several civilizations to fall. 483 00:39:02,720 --> 00:39:05,843 We have allowed the strong to overcome the weak. 484 00:39:05,977 --> 00:39:09,479 They admit their crimes. Hear them! 485 00:39:09,609 --> 00:39:12,482 They admit the evil that they do. 486 00:39:13,116 --> 00:39:19,076 - Barbarian! - Yes, you show wisdom. 487 00:39:19,838 --> 00:39:24,135 Barbarians all! But this one first... 488 00:39:26,518 --> 00:39:30,389 ...in the fashion the Empire has always challenged savages. 489 00:39:30,525 --> 00:39:35,738 - No! For battle, come to me! - No! That's an order. 490 00:39:35,869 --> 00:39:40,334 You have a single chance for life. One only. 491 00:39:41,046 --> 00:39:44,669 What is the answer to my challenge? 492 00:39:44,804 --> 00:39:47,131 I offer a thought. 493 00:39:47,267 --> 00:39:52,397 "He will triumph who knows when to fight and when not to fight." 494 00:39:59,291 --> 00:40:03,624 You are being tested, Riker. What is the answer? 495 00:40:04,175 --> 00:40:05,719 How do you know my name? 496 00:40:16,617 --> 00:40:20,239 You are facing fate with composure. 497 00:40:20,375 --> 00:40:22,950 But what is the answer to my challenge? 498 00:40:24,925 --> 00:40:30,137 Fear is the true enemy, the only enemy. 499 00:40:32,398 --> 00:40:36,400 Unlike these little ones who close their minds, 500 00:40:36,532 --> 00:40:39,286 your mind holds interesting thoughts. 501 00:40:40,038 --> 00:40:44,954 "Know your enemy and know yourself, and you will always be victorious." 502 00:40:45,549 --> 00:40:51,510 Why that thought? And who is this Sun Tzu you revere? 503 00:40:52,940 --> 00:40:57,106 An old Chinese philosopher from ancient Earth history. 504 00:40:57,239 --> 00:41:00,362 Tell me more of this wisdom, so much like our own. 505 00:41:00,496 --> 00:41:05,247 Gladly, but first our starship. Can you release it? 506 00:41:06,299 --> 00:41:10,882 It is released. All power is restored. 507 00:41:31,850 --> 00:41:34,853 Not a moment too soon, Jean. 508 00:41:40,325 --> 00:41:42,366 I mean, Captain. 509 00:41:59,738 --> 00:42:03,360 I had my doubts as your ships battled each other, 510 00:42:03,496 --> 00:42:05,491 in acts of belligerence. 511 00:42:05,625 --> 00:42:09,128 Normally I would destroy all of you, and your ships. 512 00:42:09,257 --> 00:42:13,806 - But something confused me. - Which was? 513 00:42:13,934 --> 00:42:16,771 First, you wanted to destroy each other. 514 00:42:16,898 --> 00:42:19,307 Then you agreed to assist each other. 515 00:42:19,444 --> 00:42:22,864 What of our vessel? We knew the same answer. 516 00:42:22,993 --> 00:42:28,288 The truth is, I gave those words to this human. 517 00:42:29,171 --> 00:42:32,960 What of them? Shall I destroy them? 518 00:42:33,723 --> 00:42:36,013 Then they would learn nothing. 519 00:42:36,144 --> 00:42:39,148 A most interesting conclusion. 520 00:42:39,276 --> 00:42:42,897 But what if they never learn, Riker? 521 00:42:43,033 --> 00:42:44,908 Is this a test also? 522 00:42:46,038 --> 00:42:49,078 In life, one is always tested. 523 00:42:49,212 --> 00:42:52,585 I see them much as we were several hundred years ago, 524 00:42:52,719 --> 00:42:56,886 but possessing the technology they now have, they are dangerous. 525 00:42:57,019 --> 00:42:59,727 Untrue. We seek friendship with you. 526 00:42:59,858 --> 00:43:05,071 But we can hardly hate what we once were. They may grow and learn. 527 00:43:05,202 --> 00:43:07,031 And learn ways to destroy you. 528 00:43:07,165 --> 00:43:10,999 Our values require us to face that possibility. 529 00:43:11,965 --> 00:43:15,053 What of you, with your empire gone? 530 00:43:16,558 --> 00:43:20,394 The universe exists to me to create life. 531 00:43:21,567 --> 00:43:26,281 I shall sleep... until needed again. 532 00:43:49,122 --> 00:43:52,827 Compliments, Lieutenant. Lt Worf. 533 00:43:56,846 --> 00:44:00,349 - You've done well. - Something to write home about. 534 00:44:02,065 --> 00:44:05,484 "Something to write home about"? That's very human. 535 00:44:05,613 --> 00:44:08,701 The T-9 has been beamed aboard securely. 536 00:44:08,828 --> 00:44:13,329 The Ferengi complained, but one final roar from Portal convinced them. 537 00:44:13,462 --> 00:44:17,048 - I commend your performance. - One final request, sir. 538 00:44:17,721 --> 00:44:21,308 Permission to beam a box of Data's Chinese finger puzzles 539 00:44:21,437 --> 00:44:22,813 over to the Ferengi. 540 00:44:22,939 --> 00:44:25,148 A thank you for all they tried to do. 541 00:44:32,542 --> 00:44:34,204 Make it so. 542 00:44:35,047 --> 00:44:37,089 Set course, La Forge. 543 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.tvsubtitles.net 544 00:44:38,305 --> 00:45:38,863 Watch Movies, Series & LiveTV www.flixify.app