1 00:00:06,440 --> 00:00:09,558 Naomi Wildman, state your purpose here. 2 00:00:09,720 --> 00:00:13,600 I was waiting for you. Kadis-Kot, remember? Our weekly game. 3 00:00:13,760 --> 00:00:16,718 Reschedule for tomorrow. I'm working now. 4 00:00:16,880 --> 00:00:20,430 - Redecorating isn't work. - Aesthetics are irrelevant. 5 00:00:20,600 --> 00:00:25,390 I'm modifying the alcove to function as a cortical processing sub-unit. 6 00:00:25,560 --> 00:00:27,517 That was my next guess. 7 00:00:27,680 --> 00:00:30,559 Then I won't need to explain its purpose. 8 00:00:30,720 --> 00:00:34,475 OK, you win. What do you do with the cortical processing... 9 00:00:34,640 --> 00:00:38,031 Sub-unit. On Borg vessels, there's one in each unimatrix. 10 00:00:38,200 --> 00:00:41,318 It downloads newly-assimilated data to the drones. 11 00:00:41,480 --> 00:00:45,110 But Voyager isn't a Borg vessel and you're not a drone any more. 12 00:00:45,280 --> 00:00:50,070 Voyager collects information - sensor scans, navigational projections, 13 00:00:50,240 --> 00:00:54,313 engineering updates, away team reports, scientific analyses. 14 00:00:54,480 --> 00:00:57,438 The results of our Kadis-Kot tournament? 15 00:00:57,600 --> 00:01:02,151 That, too. The crew must study this information. An inefficient procedure. 16 00:01:02,320 --> 00:01:05,438 This downloads the information into the alcove. 17 00:01:05,600 --> 00:01:08,718 Which is going to download it into you. 18 00:01:08,880 --> 00:01:13,192 Precisely. In a matter of hours, I will assimilate months worth of data. 19 00:01:13,360 --> 00:01:18,514 - Can I try it sometime? - Your physiology is different from mine. 20 00:01:18,680 --> 00:01:22,833 I'll stick to reading my lessons and listening to Neelix tell stories. 21 00:01:23,000 --> 00:01:25,719 - I will see you tomorrow. - Can I watch? 22 00:01:27,360 --> 00:01:29,431 OK, tomorrow. 23 00:03:36,480 --> 00:03:38,039 Warning, plate is hot. 24 00:03:38,200 --> 00:03:40,953 Go for authenticity and what do you get? 25 00:03:41,120 --> 00:03:42,872 Second-degree burns. 26 00:03:43,040 --> 00:03:46,590 I've been slaving over that for hours. 27 00:03:46,760 --> 00:03:48,910 What was this bizarre rumour I heard 28 00:03:49,080 --> 00:03:51,833 about half of deck 5 getting pregnant? 29 00:03:52,000 --> 00:03:54,879 The Doctor was running generational 30 00:03:55,040 --> 00:03:57,316 projections on the computer. 31 00:03:57,480 --> 00:03:59,437 Tom Paris glanced at the monitor 32 00:03:59,600 --> 00:04:01,193 and jumped to conclusions. 33 00:04:01,360 --> 00:04:03,317 Then Neelix asked if he could turn 34 00:04:03,480 --> 00:04:04,993 cargo bay 1 into a nursery. 35 00:04:05,160 --> 00:04:07,117 Word travels fast on this ship. 36 00:04:07,280 --> 00:04:11,035 Warp 10. By the way, I meant to tell you. 37 00:04:11,200 --> 00:04:13,794 A Class-K nebula is 25 light years away. 38 00:04:13,960 --> 00:04:15,712 We should take a look. 39 00:04:15,880 --> 00:04:17,791 A major detour for a minor nebula. 40 00:04:17,960 --> 00:04:20,270 We are explorers, remember? 41 00:04:21,200 --> 00:04:22,952 Permission granted. 42 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:27,318 Main course. A recipe I've never tried. 43 00:04:27,480 --> 00:04:30,598 But we are explorers, remember? 44 00:04:31,560 --> 00:04:33,870 Regeneration cycle complete. 45 00:04:38,960 --> 00:04:41,554 Seven of Nine to Lieutenant Torres. 46 00:04:42,560 --> 00:04:46,997 - Lieutenant Torres, respond. - This had better be important. 47 00:04:47,160 --> 00:04:49,117 I must speak with you at once. 48 00:04:55,440 --> 00:04:59,877 I'm picking up interesting graviton fluctuations ten light years away. 49 00:05:00,040 --> 00:05:02,873 - Can you be more specific? - Not at this distance. 50 00:05:03,040 --> 00:05:05,190 Alter course. I want to take a look. 51 00:05:05,360 --> 00:05:07,829 Chakotay had his heart set on that nebula. 52 00:05:08,000 --> 00:05:09,957 He'll have to wait. 53 00:05:10,800 --> 00:05:14,555 Captain, I need permission to shut down the sensor grid. 54 00:05:14,720 --> 00:05:17,951 Seven thinks insects are disrupting the power flow. 55 00:05:18,120 --> 00:05:22,193 A mating pair of photonic fleas, and their offspring. 56 00:05:22,360 --> 00:05:25,034 How did you arrive at this theory? 57 00:05:25,200 --> 00:05:28,079 I downloaded six months of ship's status reports 58 00:05:28,240 --> 00:05:30,834 into my cortical sub-unit as I regenerated. 59 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:33,310 Learn while you sleep. I tried that once. 60 00:05:33,480 --> 00:05:35,630 - It gave me a headache. - Goon. 61 00:05:35,800 --> 00:05:38,872 Eight weeks ago, an away team encountered a freighter 62 00:05:39,040 --> 00:05:43,876 carrying supplies from a territory that included a former Talaxian colony. 63 00:05:44,040 --> 00:05:49,194 Mr Neelix acquired 12 kilograms of amber spice, a delicacy to his people. 64 00:05:49,360 --> 00:05:51,112 And the sensor grid? 65 00:05:51,280 --> 00:05:55,797 On the same day, Ensign Kim was repairing a replicator in the mess hall. 66 00:05:55,960 --> 00:05:59,715 I remember. Neelix told me to try something he was cooking. 67 00:05:59,880 --> 00:06:04,113 Made with amber spice, containing the larvae of the photonic fleas. 68 00:06:04,280 --> 00:06:06,590 How could you possibly know that? 69 00:06:06,760 --> 00:06:10,037 I also downloaded data regarding their life cycles. 70 00:06:10,200 --> 00:06:14,990 The larvae flew out in search of nourishment - plasma particles. 71 00:06:15,160 --> 00:06:19,597 The conduits within the sensor grid contain a supply of particles. 72 00:06:19,760 --> 00:06:23,594 Ensign Kim gave the creatures access by exposing the grid. 73 00:06:23,760 --> 00:06:27,310 The creatures tap into the conduit for nourishment 74 00:06:27,480 --> 00:06:30,598 and the sensor emitters lose their resolution. 75 00:06:30,760 --> 00:06:34,833 A logical, though highly-speculative, analysis. 76 00:07:01,320 --> 00:07:04,438 Let's find a more suitable home for them. 77 00:07:12,240 --> 00:07:16,996 - I'm picking up graviton fluctuations. - Take us out of warp. On screen. 78 00:07:21,280 --> 00:07:23,954 Anybody want to hazard a guess? 79 00:07:24,120 --> 00:07:27,238 - They're hailing us. - On screen. 80 00:07:28,320 --> 00:07:32,712 I recommend maximum shielding. There are technical issues to work out. 81 00:07:32,880 --> 00:07:37,716 - Graviton surge coming from that thing. - Shields to full. 82 00:07:39,560 --> 00:07:41,870 Their apparatus is destabilising. 83 00:07:42,040 --> 00:07:46,830 Better repair this power core. They'll be able to see the explosion all the way to... 84 00:07:47,000 --> 00:07:49,150 Where did you say you were from? 85 00:07:49,320 --> 00:07:52,039 I didn't, but we're from a planet called Earth. 86 00:07:52,200 --> 00:07:56,080 - All the way to Earth. - Can we ask you what it does? 87 00:07:56,240 --> 00:07:59,631 Catapult a vessel across space in the time it takes to say, 88 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:01,757 "Catapult a vessel across space.” 89 00:08:01,920 --> 00:08:05,038 It'll make warp drive look like a wooden sledge. 90 00:08:06,120 --> 00:08:08,555 Maybe we can help you with that power core. 91 00:08:08,720 --> 00:08:10,074 Hm? 92 00:08:10,240 --> 00:08:15,997 The core sends a graviton surge through the projectors which locks onto a ship 93 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:18,913 and sends it hurtling into null space. 94 00:08:19,080 --> 00:08:23,677 It emerges a few hours later, hundreds, if not thousands, of light years away. 95 00:08:23,840 --> 00:08:27,390 - I'm curious why you built this catapult. - Simple. 96 00:08:27,560 --> 00:08:29,790 I've been looking for a way to get home. 97 00:08:29,960 --> 00:08:33,510 - We know the feeling. - I was exploring an unstable wormhole. 98 00:08:33,680 --> 00:08:37,230 Before I knew it, I was here and my home planet was there. 99 00:08:37,400 --> 00:08:42,793 I faced a journey of at least ten years. Instead, I decided to build a catapult. 100 00:08:42,960 --> 00:08:47,989 - Have you tested it yet? - I sent a probe nearly 600 light years. 101 00:08:48,160 --> 00:08:52,119 But it destabilised the core. I've been trying to fix it ever since. 102 00:08:52,280 --> 00:08:54,237 We can send an engineering team. 103 00:08:54,400 --> 00:08:56,994 Too dangerous. I wouldn't send my own crew. 104 00:08:57,160 --> 00:08:59,754 We could adjust the core reaction from here. 105 00:08:59,920 --> 00:09:02,639 A few well-timed graviton pulses might do it. 106 00:09:02,800 --> 00:09:06,350 That's generous, but I have nothing to give in return. 107 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:09,399 We're not asking for anything in return. 108 00:09:10,440 --> 00:09:15,230 You could use the catapult after I make my jump. It should still be functional. 109 00:09:15,400 --> 00:09:17,960 1,000 light years won't get you back to Earth. 110 00:09:18,120 --> 00:09:20,555 But it would cut a few years off our trip. 111 00:09:20,720 --> 00:09:25,157 If you're successful and if I'm satisfied a jump would be safe for Voyager, 112 00:09:25,320 --> 00:09:29,279 then we'll take you up on that offer. Thank you. Let's get started. 113 00:10:08,840 --> 00:10:10,797 Come in. 114 00:10:11,680 --> 00:10:13,956 - Good morning. - Perhaps not. 115 00:10:14,120 --> 00:10:16,680 The alien, Mr Tash, is trying to deceive us. 116 00:10:16,840 --> 00:10:20,231 His catapult is the same technology used to trap Voyager 117 00:10:20,400 --> 00:10:23,518 in the Delta Quadrant five years ago. 118 00:10:27,000 --> 00:10:32,074 I scanned the catapult myself. Sensors didn't pick up anything unusual. 119 00:10:32,240 --> 00:10:34,550 You spent the night in your new alcove. 120 00:10:34,720 --> 00:10:39,157 Processing the information and cross-referencing it with the database. 121 00:10:39,320 --> 00:10:41,277 When the catapult destabilised, 122 00:10:41,440 --> 00:10:45,195 sensors recorded a momentary burst of epsilon radiation. 123 00:10:45,360 --> 00:10:47,112 Unusual, but not unheard of. 124 00:10:47,280 --> 00:10:50,830 Epsilon radiation is a by-product of a tetryon reactor. 125 00:10:51,000 --> 00:10:53,514 According to your entries in the database, 126 00:10:53,680 --> 00:10:57,753 your only encounter with that technology was in the Alpha Quadrant. 127 00:10:57,920 --> 00:11:00,434 A coherent tetryon beam locked onto Voyager 128 00:11:00,600 --> 00:11:02,750 and you were hit by a displacement wave 129 00:11:02,920 --> 00:11:05,355 pulling you across 70,000 light years. 130 00:11:05,520 --> 00:11:09,593 The source of that tetryon beam was the Caretaker's array. 131 00:11:09,760 --> 00:11:14,789 Mr Tash claims that his catapult will be able to do something very similar. 132 00:11:17,480 --> 00:11:20,154 He didn't want us to send over a repair team. 133 00:11:20,320 --> 00:11:22,277 Out of concern for our safety. 134 00:11:22,440 --> 00:11:26,274 It's obvious he was trying to hide his tetryon reactor. 135 00:11:27,880 --> 00:11:31,953 The first time we met a Caretaker, we were pulled across the galaxy. 136 00:11:32,120 --> 00:11:36,910 The second time we were almost killed. I'm not eager for a third round. 137 00:11:38,120 --> 00:11:40,634 Is this any way to treat a colleague? 138 00:11:40,800 --> 00:11:43,314 Not so much as a molecule of Caretaker DNA. 139 00:11:43,480 --> 00:11:45,232 Thank you, Doctor. 140 00:11:46,280 --> 00:11:49,591 There's a tetryon reactor powering your catapult. 141 00:11:49,760 --> 00:11:52,718 You didn't want us to find it, did you? 142 00:11:53,800 --> 00:11:56,918 Unless you answer my questions, I'll resume course 143 00:11:57,080 --> 00:12:00,198 and you can ask somebody else for help. 144 00:12:00,360 --> 00:12:03,751 Look, I acquired the tetryon reactor at great cost. 145 00:12:03,920 --> 00:12:08,357 This territory is full of species who'd do anything for advanced technology, 146 00:12:08,520 --> 00:12:10,830 including steal it. 147 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:14,470 I apologise for the deception, but you do understand. 148 00:12:17,480 --> 00:12:21,553 We made an agreement to cooperate. I see no reason not to continue. 149 00:12:21,720 --> 00:12:26,317 - Thank you, Captain. - Keep me informed on your progress. 150 00:12:26,480 --> 00:12:28,437 That reactor came from somewhere. 151 00:12:28,600 --> 00:12:31,274 I can't ignore the possibility of a Caretaker. 152 00:12:31,440 --> 00:12:34,239 - Keep scanning. - There's another possibility. 153 00:12:34,400 --> 00:12:37,950 It is from the same array that brought you to the Delta Quadrant. 154 00:12:38,120 --> 00:12:40,680 - That's a long shot, Seven. - Maybe not. 155 00:12:40,840 --> 00:12:43,958 In reports, you believed the only way to keep the array 156 00:12:44,120 --> 00:12:47,317 from falling into the wrong hands was to destroy it. 157 00:12:47,480 --> 00:12:51,030 It's possible the destruction was incomplete. 158 00:12:51,200 --> 00:12:54,318 And one of the reactors survived? 159 00:12:54,480 --> 00:12:59,634 We scanned for debris. There was nothing but fused pieces of metal alloy. 160 00:12:59,800 --> 00:13:03,395 - I wish to re-examine the records. - In case we were mistaken? 161 00:13:03,560 --> 00:13:06,757 - Yes. - Go right ahead. 162 00:13:07,840 --> 00:13:11,595 Describe the debris remaining after the array was destroyed. 163 00:13:11,760 --> 00:13:15,833 Particulate dust and metallic fragments composed of an unknown alloy. 164 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:19,755 Vapour composed of hydrogen, helium, mercury and argon. 165 00:13:19,920 --> 00:13:23,675 - Anything left of the tetryon reactor? - Negative. 166 00:13:23,840 --> 00:13:26,434 Specify the yield of the tricobalt device. 167 00:13:26,600 --> 00:13:28,591 20,000 teracochranes. 168 00:13:28,760 --> 00:13:32,310 - Who programmed the device? - Commander Tuvok. 169 00:13:32,480 --> 00:13:34,630 Display the detonation. 170 00:13:36,080 --> 00:13:38,833 Advance the image by 0.01 seconds. 171 00:13:40,320 --> 00:13:42,277 Again. 172 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:46,034 Isolate grid 37 and magnify. 173 00:13:48,960 --> 00:13:52,840 - Is that a tractor beam? - Insufficient sensor data. 174 00:13:53,000 --> 00:13:56,755 - Identify its source. - Insufficient sensor data. 175 00:13:56,920 --> 00:14:00,038 Identify the isolated section of the array. 176 00:14:00,200 --> 00:14:05,229 - Secondary power core. - Which contained a tetryon reactor. 177 00:14:05,400 --> 00:14:07,357 Affirmative. 178 00:14:12,760 --> 00:14:17,197 I've been reviewing the data on the destruction of the Caretaker's array. 179 00:14:17,360 --> 00:14:20,478 Unfortunately, the sensor records are incomplete. 180 00:14:20,640 --> 00:14:24,873 We were being attacked by the Kazon. Half the ship's systems were down. 181 00:14:25,040 --> 00:14:28,237 - A single Kazon vessel. - Armed to the teeth. 182 00:14:28,400 --> 00:14:31,950 You fired the tricobalt charge that destroyed the array. 183 00:14:32,120 --> 00:14:35,238 - Correct. - Under the captain's orders. 184 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:38,279 - Did you also program the charge? - Yes. 185 00:14:38,440 --> 00:14:43,276 - Under the captain's orders as well? - Not directly. I determined the yield. 186 00:14:43,440 --> 00:14:46,114 - 20,000 teracochranes. - Correct. 187 00:14:46,280 --> 00:14:49,796 According to sensor estimates of the array's hull integrity, 188 00:14:49,960 --> 00:14:53,078 a charge of half that yield would have been sufficient. 189 00:14:53,240 --> 00:14:55,993 The captain wanted nothing left for the Kazon. 190 00:14:56,160 --> 00:15:00,677 - I calculated a yield to do that. - Something escaped the blast. 191 00:15:00,840 --> 00:15:03,958 - A tetryon reactor. - But we scanned for debris. 192 00:15:04,120 --> 00:15:08,193 The charge you detonated tore an opening in subspace. 193 00:15:08,360 --> 00:15:11,910 - And that's where the reactor went? - Yes. 194 00:15:12,080 --> 00:15:15,152 - How? - It was pushed there by a tractor beam. 195 00:15:15,320 --> 00:15:18,039 Do you have evidence of a tractor beam? 196 00:15:19,360 --> 00:15:22,910 - Perhaps. - Speculation is not evidence. 197 00:15:23,080 --> 00:15:27,836 There was no tractor beam. There was no ship in the vicinity to generate one. 198 00:15:28,000 --> 00:15:31,118 Unless you can prove otherwise. 199 00:15:31,280 --> 00:15:33,237 Thank you, Commander. 200 00:15:52,560 --> 00:15:54,517 Looking for a midnight snack? 201 00:15:54,680 --> 00:16:00,119 I want to determine whether the catapult was derived from the Caretaker's array. 202 00:16:00,280 --> 00:16:05,036 So I heard. A fascinating theory. It's got my mind spinning. 203 00:16:05,200 --> 00:16:08,431 How long were you in the vicinity before Voyager arrived? 204 00:16:08,600 --> 00:16:13,959 About a year. Kes was on a nearby planet and we were getting very close. 205 00:16:14,120 --> 00:16:16,873 Did you encounter the Caretaker directly? 206 00:16:17,040 --> 00:16:21,113 No. In my opinion, any being powerful enough to grab ships 207 00:16:21,280 --> 00:16:23,556 from across the galaxy is best avoided. 208 00:16:23,720 --> 00:16:28,669 According to Voyager's database, he claimed he was searching for a mate. 209 00:16:28,840 --> 00:16:32,390 - Did you believe that? - I had no reason to doubt it. 210 00:16:32,560 --> 00:16:37,316 - It did seem excessive. All those ships. - What happened to them? 211 00:16:37,480 --> 00:16:42,270 After he sampled the crew's DNA, he sent them back where they came from. 212 00:16:42,440 --> 00:16:45,671 Kes always thought something more was going on, 213 00:16:45,840 --> 00:16:48,719 but she had quite an imagination. 214 00:16:48,880 --> 00:16:52,236 Were there any ships in the area after Voyager arrived? 215 00:16:52,400 --> 00:16:54,311 Only the Kazon. 216 00:16:54,480 --> 00:16:57,871 But the Caretaker could have pulled in a cloaked ship. 217 00:16:58,040 --> 00:17:00,475 What are you getting at? 218 00:17:00,640 --> 00:17:03,632 A third ship, hidden from Voyager and the Kazon. 219 00:17:03,800 --> 00:17:09,239 - What was it doing there? - Preventing the reactor's destruction. 220 00:17:09,400 --> 00:17:13,553 Kes was right. Something was going on. 221 00:17:13,720 --> 00:17:18,510 Voyager's sensor logs were damaged in the Kazon attack. I can't be certain. 222 00:17:18,680 --> 00:17:23,959 I can help. My sensor records weren't damaged. I can give them to you. 223 00:17:47,240 --> 00:17:51,837 Tetryon reaction is stable. Graviton field set for a 100 light year jump. 224 00:17:52,000 --> 00:17:54,992 - Catapult locking onto him. - We're being hailed. 225 00:17:55,160 --> 00:17:57,310 On screen. 226 00:17:57,480 --> 00:18:01,838 I'll contact you the moment I re-enter normal space. Thank you, Captain. 227 00:18:02,000 --> 00:18:04,753 - My pleasure. - Catapult is at full power. 228 00:18:04,920 --> 00:18:07,070 Goodbye to you all. 229 00:18:08,040 --> 00:18:10,793 Final launch sequence has been initiated. 230 00:18:21,680 --> 00:18:25,036 - He's gone. - How long before we hear from him? 231 00:18:25,200 --> 00:18:27,953 If his vessel survived, one or two hours. 232 00:18:28,120 --> 00:18:31,238 - Seven of Nine to Chakotay. - Go ahead. 233 00:18:31,400 --> 00:18:34,950 I require your assistance in the astrometrics lab. 234 00:18:35,120 --> 00:18:37,157 On my way. 235 00:18:40,480 --> 00:18:44,030 Seal the doors. Deactivate all sensors within this room. 236 00:18:44,200 --> 00:18:47,318 - Acknowledged. - What's this about? 237 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:51,030 Voyager's presence in the Delta Quadrant is no accident. 238 00:18:51,200 --> 00:18:54,556 You and the crew have been stranded here intentionally. 239 00:18:54,720 --> 00:18:57,599 - By whom? - Captain Janeway. 240 00:19:01,240 --> 00:19:04,232 The Captain and Tuvok were involved in a conspiracy. 241 00:19:04,400 --> 00:19:08,997 They're in collusion with the Caretaker and possibly the Cardassians. 242 00:19:09,160 --> 00:19:12,357 I see. And the point of this conspiracy? 243 00:19:12,520 --> 00:19:15,831 To establish a military presence in the Delta Quadrant. 244 00:19:16,000 --> 00:19:19,038 Quite a theory. Have you heard of the Jankata Accord? 245 00:19:19,200 --> 00:19:23,319 "No species shall enter another quadrant for territorial expansion.” 246 00:19:23,480 --> 00:19:26,598 The Federation signed it, the Cardassians signed it 247 00:19:26,760 --> 00:19:29,149 and Captain Janeway wouldn't violate it. 248 00:19:29,320 --> 00:19:34,349 Improbable as it may sound, I've found evidence to support my theory. 249 00:19:34,520 --> 00:19:36,477 What kind of evidence? 250 00:19:36,640 --> 00:19:41,510 I've analysed 30 million teraquads of data regarding Voyager's activities. 251 00:19:41,680 --> 00:19:45,753 It's clear that we've been the victim of an elaborate deception. 252 00:19:45,920 --> 00:19:50,437 I don't have the benefit of a cortical processor. Give me an abridged version. 253 00:19:50,600 --> 00:19:52,557 Before Voyager's arrival, 254 00:19:52,720 --> 00:19:58,477 Neelix recorded the appearance of 52 vessels, including this one. 255 00:19:58,640 --> 00:20:02,634 - A Cardassian warship. - A remarkable coincidence. 256 00:20:02,800 --> 00:20:07,158 Before Voyager came, the Cardassians were already in the Delta Quadrant. 257 00:20:07,320 --> 00:20:10,153 The Caretaker was trying to find a mate. 258 00:20:10,320 --> 00:20:14,757 - He took ships from all over the galaxy. - I'm familiar with his actions. 259 00:20:14,920 --> 00:20:17,070 He would examine the crews' DNA. 260 00:20:17,240 --> 00:20:20,517 Failing to find a genetic match, he released the vessel. 261 00:20:20,680 --> 00:20:24,514 In this instance, Neelix's sensors indicated the ship vanished. 262 00:20:24,680 --> 00:20:26,956 It was returned to the Alpha Quadrant. 263 00:20:27,120 --> 00:20:29,873 - Why? - You seem to have all the answers. 264 00:20:30,040 --> 00:20:34,955 The Cardassians delivered information regarding the Delta Quadrant. 265 00:20:35,120 --> 00:20:37,270 - Conjecture. - Extrapolation. 266 00:20:37,440 --> 00:20:41,115 I can believe the Cardassians are involved, but not Starfleet. 267 00:20:41,280 --> 00:20:45,353 There are precedents for unauthorised missions of this type. 268 00:20:45,520 --> 00:20:51,277 According to the Federation database, the Maquis were victims of several. 269 00:20:52,600 --> 00:20:54,750 All right, you've got my attention. 270 00:20:54,920 --> 00:20:59,437 You said that Tuvok and Captain Janeway were involved. Tell me how. 271 00:20:59,600 --> 00:21:02,718 As the Cardassians were meeting with the Caretaker, 272 00:21:02,880 --> 00:21:06,430 your Maquis vessel was infiltrated with a Starfleet agent. 273 00:21:06,600 --> 00:21:08,750 - Tuvok. - Your navigator. 274 00:21:08,920 --> 00:21:11,878 He guided your ship to coordinates in the Badlands, 275 00:21:12,040 --> 00:21:15,920 where the Caretaker locked onto you. Once in the Delta Quadrant, 276 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:19,630 Tuvok could have transmitted instructions to the Caretaker. 277 00:21:19,800 --> 00:21:22,997 Captain Janeway guided Voyager to the same coordinates 278 00:21:23,160 --> 00:21:25,754 and was also pulled into the Delta Quadrant. 279 00:21:25,920 --> 00:21:30,153 These events took place within a matter of days. I find that suspicious. 280 00:21:30,320 --> 00:21:33,711 I'll admit the timing seems a little convenient, 281 00:21:33,880 --> 00:21:36,998 but that doesn't mean there was a master plan. 282 00:21:37,160 --> 00:21:42,030 - Why did the captain destroy the array? - So the Kazon couldn't use it. 283 00:21:42,200 --> 00:21:46,990 She told the crew that, but she intended to remain in the Delta Quadrant. 284 00:21:47,160 --> 00:21:51,597 If the array was intact, you'd have insisted on using it to return home. 285 00:21:51,760 --> 00:21:54,274 She was keeping it from the Kazon. 286 00:21:54,440 --> 00:21:57,717 The captain ordered Tuvok to destroy the array. 287 00:21:57,880 --> 00:22:00,394 He fired two tricobalt devices. 288 00:22:03,520 --> 00:22:06,638 Are those weapons carried on Federation starships? 289 00:22:06,800 --> 00:22:11,670 - No. - They were in Voyager's arsenal. Why? 290 00:22:11,840 --> 00:22:13,990 - I can't explain that. - I can. 291 00:22:14,160 --> 00:22:17,949 Neither phasers nor torpedoes can create a tear in subspace. 292 00:22:18,120 --> 00:22:20,999 A tricobalt device can. 293 00:22:21,160 --> 00:22:25,597 As Tuvok detonated it, a cloaked ship locked onto a tetryon reactor 294 00:22:25,760 --> 00:22:28,878 and pushed it through the tear into subspace, 295 00:22:29,040 --> 00:22:33,113 protecting it from the blast and hiding it from Voyager's sensors. 296 00:22:33,280 --> 00:22:36,159 But the captain and Tuvok knew where it was going. 297 00:22:36,320 --> 00:22:39,597 Once Voyager left the area, the reactor was retrieved, 298 00:22:39,760 --> 00:22:44,675 carried by a series of vessels until it was finally delivered to Mr Tash. 299 00:22:44,840 --> 00:22:47,309 Who used it to build the catapult. 300 00:22:47,480 --> 00:22:51,439 He was waiting here for Voyager and the final phase of the mission. 301 00:22:51,600 --> 00:22:53,830 Which is what exactly? 302 00:22:54,000 --> 00:22:58,790 I don't think Janeway is planning to use the catapult to get Voyager home. 303 00:22:58,960 --> 00:23:02,715 She's going to use it to bring in vessels from the Alpha Quadrant. 304 00:23:02,880 --> 00:23:08,432 If I'm correct, this region will be occupied by a Federation-Cardassian force. 305 00:23:08,600 --> 00:23:13,390 You've uncovered interesting facts, but your interpretation is far-fetched. 306 00:23:13,560 --> 00:23:15,710 These are random incidents. 307 00:23:15,880 --> 00:23:19,555 Granted, some are hard to explain, but there's no conspiracy. 308 00:23:19,720 --> 00:23:24,157 Stardate 51008. Captain Janeway allows Kes to leave Voyager. 309 00:23:24,320 --> 00:23:27,199 Neelix said Kes was suspicious of the Caretaker. 310 00:23:27,360 --> 00:23:29,590 Was the captain trying to silence her? 311 00:23:29,760 --> 00:23:32,149 Stardate 51462. The Doctor's program 312 00:23:32,320 --> 00:23:35,756 is transmitted to a Starfleet vessel in the Alpha Quadrant, 313 00:23:35,920 --> 00:23:40,278 an attempt to contact Earth or a secret communique about her progress. 314 00:23:40,440 --> 00:23:44,638 Stardate 50984. Janeway forges an alliance with the Borg. 315 00:23:44,800 --> 00:23:47,918 Stardate 51762. A ceasefire with the Hirogen. 316 00:23:48,080 --> 00:23:51,960 Stardate 52861. A non-aggression pact with the Terkellian. 317 00:23:52,120 --> 00:23:54,270 She called each incident diplomacy. 318 00:23:54,440 --> 00:23:58,673 She was establishing a tactical infrastructure in the Delta Quadrant. 319 00:23:58,840 --> 00:24:03,869 In five years, she has altered course 263 times in the name of exploration. 320 00:24:04,040 --> 00:24:07,271 She was mapping the region and collecting data... 321 00:24:07,440 --> 00:24:09,397 I get the point. 322 00:24:09,560 --> 00:24:13,519 You still doubt my suspicions, but can you be certain I'm wrong? 323 00:24:13,680 --> 00:24:15,990 Absolutely certain? 324 00:24:17,480 --> 00:24:18,754 No. 325 00:24:18,920 --> 00:24:24,074 Until you are, you mustn't allow Janeway to retain control of the catapult. 326 00:24:34,280 --> 00:24:37,079 I am picking up a transmission, distorted. 327 00:24:37,240 --> 00:24:40,437 - He made it. - Can you clear it up? 328 00:24:42,160 --> 00:24:46,996 - Success, Captain. 5,000 light years. - Are you all right? 329 00:24:47,160 --> 00:24:51,597 A few systems overloaded, nothing serious. I readjusted my shields. 330 00:24:51,760 --> 00:24:55,310 I almost lost my outer hull. I'm sending you the modifications. 331 00:24:55,480 --> 00:24:58,757 My catapult is yours, Captain. Good luck. 332 00:25:01,080 --> 00:25:04,914 Get that data to B'Elanna. Tell her to enhance our shields. 333 00:25:06,480 --> 00:25:10,917 - So we're going ahead with the jump? - I want to run tests, launch probes. 334 00:25:11,080 --> 00:25:15,358 - If it checks out, I see no reason not to. - I've received the telemetry. 335 00:25:15,520 --> 00:25:17,670 I'll take it to engineering. 336 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:28,155 I want you to add a 0.03 variance to these shield modifications. 337 00:25:28,320 --> 00:25:30,277 That'll disrupt the emitters. 338 00:25:30,440 --> 00:25:33,512 You'll need six hours to get them back on-line. I know. 339 00:25:33,680 --> 00:25:37,878 - Have you run this by the captain? - No and I'm not going to. 340 00:25:38,040 --> 00:25:40,031 Not yet. 341 00:25:45,720 --> 00:25:50,920 She's pulling your leg. It's got to be some kind of Borg practical joke. 342 00:25:52,000 --> 00:25:54,514 - She wasn't joking. - A secret mission? 343 00:25:54,680 --> 00:25:59,117 Starfleet in league with the Caretaker? It's ridiculous. 344 00:26:00,240 --> 00:26:02,993 Ridiculous? Seven has compelling evidence. 345 00:26:03,160 --> 00:26:06,278 Let's go to the captain, get a straight answer. 346 00:26:06,440 --> 00:26:10,195 "Good morning. Systems operational. The crew's in good health. 347 00:26:10,360 --> 00:26:14,797 "By the way, is it true you've been lying to us for five years?" 348 00:26:19,080 --> 00:26:21,833 I'm not prepared to make that accusation, 349 00:26:22,000 --> 00:26:24,913 but I can't ignore what I've heard either. 350 00:26:28,880 --> 00:26:30,837 So what do you suggest? 351 00:26:31,000 --> 00:26:35,517 Delay the shield modifications. It gives me time to check Seven's database. 352 00:26:35,680 --> 00:26:38,798 Take a look at the evidence myself. 353 00:26:39,840 --> 00:26:42,798 The captain asked me to work with you on the shields. 354 00:26:42,960 --> 00:26:45,315 - That won't be necessary. - I don't mind. 355 00:26:45,480 --> 00:26:48,791 - She's eager to make that jump. - We're fine. 356 00:26:50,520 --> 00:26:55,310 Too many cooks. You know how it is. We'll let you know when we're done. 357 00:27:02,560 --> 00:27:04,517 Download complete. 358 00:27:08,200 --> 00:27:11,318 - Seven of Nine to Captain Janeway. - Go ahead. 359 00:27:11,480 --> 00:27:15,030 - I need to speak with you. - I'm on my way. 360 00:27:20,840 --> 00:27:25,676 Computer, seal the door and deactivate internal sensors to this room. 361 00:27:25,840 --> 00:27:31,518 Chakotay is involved in a conspiracy to resurrect the Maquis rebellion. 362 00:27:31,680 --> 00:27:36,390 - Did Chakotay put you up to this? - Voyager is in grave danger. 363 00:27:37,960 --> 00:27:39,234 Goon. 364 00:27:39,400 --> 00:27:44,634 Chakotay will use the catapult to launch attacks against Federation starships. 365 00:27:44,800 --> 00:27:47,952 Chakotay gave up his allegiance to the Maquis. 366 00:27:48,120 --> 00:27:53,513 - What you're saying makes no sense. - I found evidence to support my theory. 367 00:27:54,920 --> 00:27:57,230 In the months before Voyager's arrival, 368 00:27:57,400 --> 00:28:02,554 Neelix recorded the sudden appearance of 52 vessels including this one. 369 00:28:03,880 --> 00:28:05,837 A Cardassian warship. 370 00:28:06,000 --> 00:28:08,799 I analysed the hull geometry and warp signature. 371 00:28:08,960 --> 00:28:12,919 It was one of the ships that were pursuing Chakotay in the Badlands 372 00:28:13,080 --> 00:28:16,277 and was pulled into the Delta Quadrant by the Caretaker. 373 00:28:16,440 --> 00:28:21,469 According to Federation records, that warship was destroyed in the Badlands. 374 00:28:21,640 --> 00:28:24,553 The investigation revealed it was a Maquis attack. 375 00:28:24,720 --> 00:28:28,873 For an unknown reason the Caretaker sent this ship to the Alpha Quadrant. 376 00:28:29,040 --> 00:28:32,874 Chakotay attacked the vessel before it reached its destination. 377 00:28:33,040 --> 00:28:36,874 He downloaded its computer core and discovered the array. 378 00:28:37,040 --> 00:28:40,158 He realised that the array could be used as a weapon 379 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:45,110 to launch surprise attacks against Cardassian and Starfleet vessels. 380 00:28:45,280 --> 00:28:51,720 I commend you for your imagination, but Tuvok was a spy on Chakotay's ship. 381 00:28:51,880 --> 00:28:54,440 If that was true, he would have known. 382 00:28:54,600 --> 00:28:58,833 He does. Tuvok has been collaborating with the Maquis resistance. 383 00:28:59,000 --> 00:29:00,957 That's not possible. 384 00:29:01,120 --> 00:29:05,717 Tuvok and Chakotay plotted a course toward the next displacement wave. 385 00:29:05,880 --> 00:29:07,871 His vessel was bait. 386 00:29:08,040 --> 00:29:11,590 His ploy almost succeeded, but the Caretaker was powerful. 387 00:29:11,760 --> 00:29:17,517 His crew was taken captive. Voyager arrived and facilitated their escape. 388 00:29:17,680 --> 00:29:22,117 Chakotay made one last attempt to gain control of the array. 389 00:29:22,280 --> 00:29:24,954 But then you gave the order to destroy it. 390 00:29:25,120 --> 00:29:27,270 Circumstantial evidence, not proof. 391 00:29:27,440 --> 00:29:30,558 Who carried out your order to destroy the array? 392 00:29:30,720 --> 00:29:34,793 - Using what type of technology? - Tricobalt devices. 393 00:29:34,960 --> 00:29:37,713 He set the yield to 20,000 teracochranes. 394 00:29:37,880 --> 00:29:42,317 Enough to tear an opening in subspace. A cloaked ship locked onto a reactor, 395 00:29:42,480 --> 00:29:46,030 protecting it from the blast and hiding it from Voyager. 396 00:29:46,200 --> 00:29:50,433 The reactor was carried by a series of vessels and delivered to Mr Tash, 397 00:29:50,600 --> 00:29:53,718 who was compensated by Chakotay to build the catapult. 398 00:29:53,880 --> 00:29:56,030 He was waiting here for Voyager, 399 00:29:56,200 --> 00:30:01,229 so Chakotay could complete the mission he was forced to abandon years ago. 400 00:30:01,400 --> 00:30:05,837 I'd be willing to consider this theory of yours 401 00:30:06,000 --> 00:30:08,879 if I didn't know Chakotay as well as I do. 402 00:30:09,040 --> 00:30:12,158 There is no one on this ship I trust more. 403 00:30:14,200 --> 00:30:18,876 What you've done here is build what we call a house of cards. 404 00:30:19,040 --> 00:30:23,113 Stardate 48658. Commander Seska is revealed to be a Cardassian spy, 405 00:30:23,280 --> 00:30:27,274 defects to the Kazon and impregnates herself with Chakotay's DNA. 406 00:30:27,440 --> 00:30:30,273 Was he unaware, or were they working together 407 00:30:30,440 --> 00:30:33,034 to create a new Kazon sect to capture Voyager? 408 00:30:33,200 --> 00:30:38,036 Stardate 49522. Chakotay recommends trade relations with the Kolhari. 409 00:30:38,200 --> 00:30:40,794 Their technology uses tetryon power cells. 410 00:30:40,960 --> 00:30:45,397 A diplomatic overture, or was he seeking a source of energy for the catapult? 411 00:30:45,560 --> 00:30:47,312 Stardate 495... 412 00:30:59,640 --> 00:31:02,234 - Seven. - Naomi Wildman. 413 00:31:02,400 --> 00:31:05,279 - Where are you going? - That's not your concern. 414 00:31:05,440 --> 00:31:07,954 What's wrong? 415 00:31:08,120 --> 00:31:11,317 - Your father was Ktarian. - So? 416 00:31:11,480 --> 00:31:15,758 Ktarians were with the Federation, but sympathised with the Maquis. 417 00:31:15,920 --> 00:31:18,673 - What are you talking about? - Who do you work for? 418 00:31:18,840 --> 00:31:21,229 - Chakotay or the captain? - Seven? 419 00:31:21,400 --> 00:31:23,789 Tell them it's too late. Go! 420 00:31:34,400 --> 00:31:37,518 I picked up a power surge coming from the cargo bay. 421 00:31:37,680 --> 00:31:42,117 I detected the same thing. Do you think it's the enhanced alcove? 422 00:31:42,280 --> 00:31:44,794 - Could be. - Let's take a look. 423 00:31:46,160 --> 00:31:49,710 Are phasers standard equipment on board now? 424 00:31:49,880 --> 00:31:51,837 Must be. 425 00:31:52,000 --> 00:31:54,310 The data buffer's been activated. 426 00:31:54,480 --> 00:31:57,313 I wanted to make sure it wasn't malfunctioning. 427 00:31:57,480 --> 00:32:02,270 You should be careful. Somebody might think you were trying to delete files. 428 00:32:02,440 --> 00:32:04,954 Why would they think that? 429 00:32:05,120 --> 00:32:09,193 Some of those files could contain sensitive information. 430 00:32:09,360 --> 00:32:14,753 If that's true, somebody might think you were trying to do the same thing. 431 00:32:14,920 --> 00:32:19,357 That catapult out there, it's a powerful piece of technology. 432 00:32:19,520 --> 00:32:23,070 If the Maquis ever had access to something like it, 433 00:32:23,240 --> 00:32:25,834 they might have been successful. 434 00:32:26,000 --> 00:32:29,118 If we had, your mission to the Delta Quadrant 435 00:32:29,280 --> 00:32:31,749 never would have got off the drawing board. 436 00:32:31,920 --> 00:32:35,470 - What are you talking about? - The mission you've been on. 437 00:32:35,640 --> 00:32:38,519 My only mission is trying to get Voyager home. 438 00:32:38,680 --> 00:32:41,718 Seven showed me the records. I saw the tractor beam. 439 00:32:41,880 --> 00:32:47,273 She showed me the same thing, but she implicated you in a Maquis plot. 440 00:32:52,240 --> 00:32:55,198 Same evidence, two different theories. 441 00:32:56,240 --> 00:33:01,269 It all started with those photonic fleas. She was downloading the database... 442 00:33:01,440 --> 00:33:04,034 - Bridge to Captain Janeway. - Go ahead, Harry. 443 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:08,592 I picked up an unauthorised launch of the Delta Flyer. Seven's at the helm. 444 00:33:08,760 --> 00:33:12,310 - Set a pursuit course. - Chakotay to the Doctor. 445 00:33:12,480 --> 00:33:16,030 Get down to cargo bay 2. Run a diagnostic on Seven's alcove. 446 00:33:16,200 --> 00:33:18,794 - On my way. - I'm glad we got that settled. 447 00:33:18,960 --> 00:33:22,954 - Likewise. - Let's keep this one out of our logs. 448 00:33:23,120 --> 00:33:24,997 Gladly. 449 00:33:40,840 --> 00:33:43,719 She's altering course, heading for the catapult. 450 00:33:43,880 --> 00:33:46,190 Maintain pursuit. Open a channel. 451 00:33:46,360 --> 00:33:48,749 - No response. - Try to beam her out. 452 00:33:48,920 --> 00:33:52,231 She's altered her bio-signature. I can't get a lock. 453 00:33:52,400 --> 00:33:55,916 Target her propulsion and weapons. Fire. 454 00:34:02,200 --> 00:34:06,159 - Our scanners are out of alignment. - She did it before she took off. 455 00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:08,391 - Charging weapons. - Keep trying. 456 00:34:08,560 --> 00:34:10,517 - Doctor to Janeway. - Report. 457 00:34:10,680 --> 00:34:14,036 Seven downloaded too much data into her cortical implant. 458 00:34:14,200 --> 00:34:16,874 She tried to make sense of too much information. 459 00:34:17,040 --> 00:34:21,876 - Understood. Beam me onto the Flyer. - I'm going with you. 460 00:34:22,040 --> 00:34:24,634 I have a better chance alone. 461 00:34:24,800 --> 00:34:28,031 - Is this part of your mission? - Is it part of yours? 462 00:34:29,560 --> 00:34:31,551 - Good luck. - Energise. 463 00:34:37,840 --> 00:34:39,797 Captain. 464 00:34:41,880 --> 00:34:45,839 You came here hoping to stop me. You'll fail. 465 00:34:46,000 --> 00:34:48,594 Turn this ship around. That's an order. 466 00:34:48,760 --> 00:34:54,199 Your orders are irrelevant. I'm no longer under your command. You deceived me. 467 00:34:54,360 --> 00:34:58,433 There is no conspiracy. There is no Maquis rebellion. 468 00:34:58,600 --> 00:35:01,479 The Federation won't invade the Delta Quadrant. 469 00:35:01,640 --> 00:35:05,395 I realised that. I've finally uncovered your true objective. 470 00:35:05,560 --> 00:35:11,670 - And what's that? - Me. Stardate 32611. 471 00:35:11,840 --> 00:35:14,958 The Federation sends my parents to study the collective. 472 00:35:15,120 --> 00:35:19,000 They know my family will be assimilated. 473 00:35:19,160 --> 00:35:23,950 Stardate 48317. Voyager is sent to the Delta Quadrant to retrieve me. 474 00:35:24,120 --> 00:35:28,398 When they reach Borg space, you negotiate an alliance with the collective 475 00:35:28,560 --> 00:35:31,871 in exchange for information regarding species 8472. 476 00:35:32,040 --> 00:35:34,111 They agree to give her Seven of Nine. 477 00:35:34,280 --> 00:35:38,751 Stardate 51030. Janeway extracts the implants from my body 478 00:35:38,920 --> 00:35:43,357 to remove any knowledge I have of her agreement. Stardate 53329. 479 00:35:43,520 --> 00:35:48,549 Janeway will use the catapult to deliver Seven of Nine to the Alpha Quadrant, 480 00:35:48,720 --> 00:35:53,715 where Starfleet will dissect and analyse her to gather data to fight the Borg. 481 00:35:53,880 --> 00:35:56,474 I won't allow you to complete your mission. 482 00:35:56,640 --> 00:35:59,234 If necessary, I'll destroy the catapult and myself. 483 00:36:03,360 --> 00:36:05,317 You're right, Seven. 484 00:36:05,480 --> 00:36:11,032 There is a conspiracy here. But I believe it's a conspiracy of one. 485 00:36:12,680 --> 00:36:14,830 I've got a theory of my own. 486 00:36:16,480 --> 00:36:20,553 Your modified alcove threw your synaptic patterns into chaos 487 00:36:20,720 --> 00:36:23,838 and your mind can't make sense of all the information. 488 00:36:24,000 --> 00:36:28,437 You're generating theory after theory in an attempt to bring order to chaos. 489 00:36:28,600 --> 00:36:31,718 Your reasoning is flawed. My alcove is functioning. 490 00:36:31,880 --> 00:36:34,998 What about you? You're not a drone any more. 491 00:36:35,160 --> 00:36:39,597 You can't always predict how Borg technology will affect you. 492 00:36:39,760 --> 00:36:43,594 You should be in sickbay, not behind that force field. 493 00:36:43,760 --> 00:36:47,879 - Let me help you. - No. I don't believe you. 494 00:36:48,040 --> 00:36:53,592 Of course you don't. Anything I say gets woven into your paranoid conspiracies. 495 00:36:53,760 --> 00:36:57,594 But you should believe me, because I've never lied to you 496 00:36:57,760 --> 00:37:00,274 and I'm not lying to you now. 497 00:37:00,440 --> 00:37:03,990 You'll have to put your doubts aside and trust me. 498 00:37:06,280 --> 00:37:12,037 Stardate 51030. Seven of Nine is severed from the hive mind. 499 00:37:12,200 --> 00:37:17,593 The captain tells her not to resist, that she'll learn to accept her humanity. 500 00:37:17,760 --> 00:37:22,834 Seven complies... and slowly begins to embrace her individuality. 501 00:37:23,960 --> 00:37:26,474 Does she regret that decision? 502 00:37:26,640 --> 00:37:29,951 Stardate 51652. 503 00:37:30,120 --> 00:37:33,875 The captain encourages Seven to develop her social skills. 504 00:37:34,040 --> 00:37:38,989 Seven insists it's a waste of time, but after further requests, she pursues it 505 00:37:39,160 --> 00:37:43,074 and begins to develop her first human friendships. 506 00:37:44,080 --> 00:37:46,674 Did Janeway lead her astray? 507 00:37:46,840 --> 00:37:50,629 Stardate 52840. 508 00:37:50,800 --> 00:37:54,350 The captain orders Seven to study her parents' journals. 509 00:37:54,520 --> 00:37:58,070 Seven claims they are irrelevant, but she reads them 510 00:37:58,240 --> 00:38:04,998 and rediscovers part of her own past. Stardate 52841. 511 00:38:05,160 --> 00:38:11,918 For the first time, Seven tells the captain "thank you". 512 00:38:16,600 --> 00:38:19,718 It was stardate 52842. 513 00:38:21,080 --> 00:38:23,390 0600 hours in the mess hall. 514 00:38:25,360 --> 00:38:29,797 - We had just finished breakfast. - My mistake. 515 00:38:29,960 --> 00:38:34,989 Stardate today. Janeway beams aboard the Delta Flyer. 516 00:38:36,480 --> 00:38:40,439 She reminds Seven of the bond that's grown between them. 517 00:38:40,600 --> 00:38:44,673 Seven lowers the force field and she decides to come home. 518 00:38:46,280 --> 00:38:50,797 All I'm asking is that you trust me again. 519 00:39:06,800 --> 00:39:11,158 Delta Flyer to Voyager, two to beam out. 520 00:39:13,240 --> 00:39:18,030 Captain's log, supplemental. After further testing, we activated the catapult 521 00:39:18,200 --> 00:39:20,794 and were hurtled across 30 sectors of space. 522 00:39:20,960 --> 00:39:24,237 In less than an hour, we cut three years off our journey. 523 00:39:24,400 --> 00:39:27,631 The Doctor repaired Seven of Nine's cortical processor 524 00:39:27,800 --> 00:39:29,757 and she's returned to duty. 525 00:39:29,920 --> 00:39:33,470 Guess who assimilated three books and ten reports in two days. 526 00:39:33,640 --> 00:39:36,234 - Naomi Wildman. - That's correct. 527 00:39:38,120 --> 00:39:40,999 - Are you taking your new alcove apart? - Yes. 528 00:39:41,160 --> 00:39:42,514 Why? 529 00:39:42,680 --> 00:39:45,354 My attempt to download the database failed. 530 00:39:45,520 --> 00:39:48,638 Maybe you can fix it. 531 00:39:48,800 --> 00:39:52,350 The alcove functioned within expected parameters. 532 00:39:52,520 --> 00:39:54,670 Unfortunately, I did not. 533 00:39:56,800 --> 00:39:59,474 Three books and ten reports is impressive, 534 00:39:59,640 --> 00:40:02,553 but quantity is less relevant than quality. 535 00:40:02,720 --> 00:40:07,510 You must be able to interpret the data and enjoy the process. 536 00:40:07,680 --> 00:40:12,470 Regardless, you require activities other than assimilating books and reports. 537 00:40:12,640 --> 00:40:16,429 - A game of Kadis-Kot, for example. - When? 538 00:40:17,360 --> 00:40:22,389 Go to the mess hall and set up the board. I'll join you when I'm finished. 539 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:29,558 I heard the strangest rumour today. 540 00:40:29,720 --> 00:40:33,793 Apparently the captain and first officer almost came to blows. 541 00:40:33,960 --> 00:40:35,917 Mutiny? 542 00:40:36,080 --> 00:40:40,153 First officer walked the plank, so I heard. 543 00:40:42,960 --> 00:40:46,078 - I don't believe a word of it. - Me neither. 544 00:40:48,680 --> 00:40:52,275 Seven was malfunctioning. We don't have that excuse. 545 00:40:53,280 --> 00:40:57,717 You're right. We've been through too much to stop trusting each other. 546 00:41:01,680 --> 00:41:06,754 - You didn't poison the coffee? - Not any more than I usually do.