1 00:00:12,200 --> 00:00:16,353 0600 hours. Regeneration cycle complete. 2 00:00:17,360 --> 00:00:22,230 Daily log, Seven of Nine, stardate 15781.2. 3 00:00:23,440 --> 00:00:28,389 Today, Ensign Kim and I will conduct a diagnostic of the aft sensor array. 4 00:00:28,520 --> 00:00:32,070 I have allocated three hours, 20 minutes for the task 5 00:00:32,200 --> 00:00:36,478 and an additional 17 minutes for Ensign Kim's digressions. 6 00:00:36,600 --> 00:00:41,720 I am scheduled to take a nutritional supplement at 1500 hours, 7 00:00:41,840 --> 00:00:46,710 then I intend to review a text the Doctor recommended, "A Christmas Carol". 8 00:00:46,840 --> 00:00:51,550 He believes it will have educational value. End log. 9 00:00:57,760 --> 00:01:03,551 - I'll get this. Don't give me any hints. - I have no intention of doing so. 10 00:01:03,680 --> 00:01:08,914 Ensign, are you ready to begin our sensor diagnostic? 11 00:01:09,040 --> 00:01:12,271 Is it 0600 already? We've been playing all night. 12 00:01:12,400 --> 00:01:14,710 Vulcan kal-toh. 13 00:01:14,840 --> 00:01:20,040 You'd be surprised at how addictive it is. Give me a few more minutes. 14 00:01:20,160 --> 00:01:24,154 You should attend to your duties, Ensign. I'll accept your forfeit. 15 00:01:24,280 --> 00:01:28,194 No way. This is the closest I've come to beating you. 16 00:01:28,320 --> 00:01:31,438 I'm not giving up now. 17 00:01:42,440 --> 00:01:45,592 - Impressive. - Elementary spatial harmonics. 18 00:01:45,720 --> 00:01:49,679 - Are you ready now? - Yeah, sure. 19 00:01:58,040 --> 00:02:01,078 I would have gotten that. 20 00:02:02,520 --> 00:02:06,150 - Is there anything you don't know? - I was Borg. 21 00:02:06,280 --> 00:02:09,079 But what does that mean? 22 00:02:09,200 --> 00:02:13,512 You have the knowledge of 10,000 species in your head? 23 00:02:13,640 --> 00:02:16,359 Each drone's experiences are processed. 24 00:02:16,480 --> 00:02:18,676 Only useful information is retained. 25 00:02:18,800 --> 00:02:23,078 Still, that probably makes you the most intelligent human being alive. 26 00:02:23,200 --> 00:02:26,556 So what do you need the rest of us for? 27 00:02:26,680 --> 00:02:30,435 Forget I asked. What was that? 28 00:02:30,560 --> 00:02:33,757 - We just dropped out of warp. - What's the problem? 29 00:02:33,880 --> 00:02:37,919 We were hit by some kind of shock wave. 30 00:02:38,720 --> 00:02:41,599 I lost all my sensor readings. 31 00:02:41,720 --> 00:02:45,714 The computer is bringing up a message, but I can't access it. 32 00:02:45,840 --> 00:02:48,798 - You'd better take a look. - I can see it. 33 00:02:48,920 --> 00:02:52,151 - What is it? - I have no idea. 34 00:02:52,280 --> 00:02:55,033 My command codes aren't working. 35 00:02:55,160 --> 00:03:00,155 The computer says I have insufficient clearance to access the message. 36 00:03:00,280 --> 00:03:04,478 We can't function like this. We need Harry here to trace the source. 37 00:03:04,600 --> 00:03:08,594 Don't do anything. I'll take care of this. 38 00:03:13,080 --> 00:03:16,550 Send all data about the particle wave to my ready room. 39 00:03:16,680 --> 00:03:19,672 Disengage engines and hold position here. 40 00:03:19,800 --> 00:03:24,670 - Captain, what's going on? - I can't explain right now. 41 00:03:24,800 --> 00:03:30,193 Don't discuss this with the crew. I'll have further instructions soon. 42 00:05:20,560 --> 00:05:22,710 Computer, seal the doors. 43 00:05:22,840 --> 00:05:25,559 No entry without my authorisation. 44 00:05:25,680 --> 00:05:27,239 Doors are sealed. 45 00:05:28,440 --> 00:05:31,876 Access secure data file Omega One. 46 00:05:32,000 --> 00:05:33,991 Voice print confirmed. 47 00:05:34,120 --> 00:05:36,111 State clearance code. 48 00:05:36,240 --> 00:05:40,074 Janeway 1153-Red. Clearance level 10. 49 00:05:40,200 --> 00:05:41,998 Confirmed. 50 00:05:42,120 --> 00:05:44,475 Sensors detect the Omega phenomenon 51 00:05:44,600 --> 00:05:47,991 within 1.2 light years of this vessel. 52 00:05:48,120 --> 00:05:51,158 Implement the Omega Directive. 53 00:05:51,280 --> 00:05:55,274 All other priorities have been rescinded. 54 00:05:59,200 --> 00:06:01,316 Display sensor data. 55 00:06:04,520 --> 00:06:06,511 This is a highly classified mission. 56 00:06:06,640 --> 00:06:08,631 Information will be provided 57 00:06:08,760 --> 00:06:10,876 on a need-to-know basis. 58 00:06:11,000 --> 00:06:12,991 Classified? By who? 59 00:06:13,120 --> 00:06:15,919 We're 60,000 light years from Starfleet. 60 00:06:16,040 --> 00:06:18,839 She wants multiphasic shielding 61 00:06:18,960 --> 00:06:20,792 around the warp core. 62 00:06:20,920 --> 00:06:23,275 I've never seen this configuration. 63 00:06:23,400 --> 00:06:25,994 I'd like to run some simulations... 64 00:06:26,120 --> 00:06:28,555 No time. She needs it by 1100 hours. 65 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:31,149 - That's not possible. - Make it possible. 66 00:06:31,280 --> 00:06:34,796 We're protecting the core from subspace radiation? 67 00:06:34,920 --> 00:06:38,436 - I don't know. - It will be difficult without more data. 68 00:06:38,560 --> 00:06:40,915 The data you've got will have to do. 69 00:06:41,040 --> 00:06:46,558 Start modifying a shuttlecraft to withstand extreme thermal stress. 70 00:06:46,680 --> 00:06:49,911 Is this to do with the message the captain received? 71 00:06:50,040 --> 00:06:52,316 What have you heard? 72 00:06:52,440 --> 00:06:55,671 Janeway's been locked in her ready room. 73 00:06:55,800 --> 00:06:59,873 - Something about an Omega Directive. - Omega? 74 00:07:00,000 --> 00:07:03,197 - Ring a bell? - The speculation ends right here. 75 00:07:03,320 --> 00:07:06,676 Carry out your assignments with a minimum of gossip. 76 00:07:06,800 --> 00:07:13,593 I know it's hard not to wonder, but the captain was adamant about this. 77 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:17,315 - The captain wants to see you. - I thought she might. 78 00:07:27,280 --> 00:07:30,750 Come in. 79 00:07:32,680 --> 00:07:35,672 What do you know about the Omega Directive? 80 00:07:35,800 --> 00:07:40,670 - Everything you do, most likely. - I thought as much. 81 00:07:40,800 --> 00:07:45,795 The Borg assimilated Starfleet captains. You would possess all their knowledge. 82 00:07:45,920 --> 00:07:49,595 That's correct. Do you intend to carry out the directive? 83 00:07:49,720 --> 00:07:50,869 Yes. 84 00:07:51,000 --> 00:07:53,992 Then sensors have detected the molecule? 85 00:07:54,120 --> 00:07:56,999 So it would appear, but we have to confirm it. 86 00:07:57,120 --> 00:07:58,155 We? 87 00:07:58,280 --> 00:08:01,591 You're going to help me carry out the directive. 88 00:08:01,720 --> 00:08:05,793 Protocol forbids me from discussing this mission with my crew, 89 00:08:05,920 --> 00:08:09,993 but since you already know about it, my choice is to either work with you 90 00:08:10,120 --> 00:08:12,873 or... confine you to quarters. 91 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:15,116 Perhaps you should do the latter. 92 00:08:15,240 --> 00:08:18,995 I will not help you destroy Omega. It should be harnessed. 93 00:08:19,120 --> 00:08:22,397 - That's impossible. - The Borg believe otherwise. 94 00:08:22,520 --> 00:08:24,238 Explain. 95 00:08:24,440 --> 00:08:27,512 We were able to create a single Omega molecule. 96 00:08:27,640 --> 00:08:31,713 We kept it stable for one trillionth of a nanosecond. 97 00:08:31,840 --> 00:08:35,834 We didn't have enough boronite ore left to synthesise more, 98 00:08:35,960 --> 00:08:40,955 but the knowledge we gained allowed us to refine our theories. 99 00:08:45,320 --> 00:08:49,951 The Borg have been waiting for the chance to test them out. 100 00:08:50,080 --> 00:08:54,551 But we never found another source of the ore. Until now. 101 00:08:57,640 --> 00:09:02,635 Sorry, but if someone out there is experimenting with Omega, 102 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:07,675 I'm under orders to stop them. This entire quadrant could be at risk. 103 00:09:07,800 --> 00:09:12,158 Those orders are the result of Starfleet's ignorance and fear. 104 00:09:12,280 --> 00:09:16,114 I can alleviate your ignorance. As for your fear... 105 00:09:16,240 --> 00:09:20,393 Sometimes fear should be respected, Seven. Tell me... 106 00:09:20,520 --> 00:09:24,275 how many Borg were sacrificed during this experiment? 107 00:09:24,400 --> 00:09:27,392 29 vessels, 600,000 drones. But that is irrelevant. 108 00:09:27,520 --> 00:09:31,309 Not to me, not to my crew. Not to the people in this quadrant. 109 00:09:31,440 --> 00:09:35,991 I'm going to neutralise this threat, with or without your help. 110 00:09:38,400 --> 00:09:41,518 - I will assist you. - You will? 111 00:09:41,640 --> 00:09:47,352 I want to observe this molecule. I will not deny myself that experience. 112 00:09:50,840 --> 00:09:53,150 All right. 113 00:09:57,480 --> 00:10:02,156 Assemble all the data you have about Omega. 114 00:10:02,280 --> 00:10:05,750 I'll expect a report within the hour. 115 00:10:05,880 --> 00:10:09,316 I didn't realise you had such a strong curiosity. 116 00:10:09,440 --> 00:10:11,909 Not curiosity. 117 00:10:12,040 --> 00:10:14,998 - Desire. - Desire? 118 00:10:15,120 --> 00:10:19,159 Omega is infinitely complex, yet harmonious. 119 00:10:19,280 --> 00:10:25,390 To the Borg, it represents perfection. I wish to understand that perfection. 120 00:10:25,520 --> 00:10:29,479 - The Borg's Holy Grail. - Captain? 121 00:10:30,240 --> 00:10:33,278 Never mind. I'll see you in an hour. 122 00:10:47,960 --> 00:10:50,952 - Arithrazine? - I'm going on an away mission. 123 00:10:51,080 --> 00:10:54,710 What are you planning to do? Stroll through a supernova? 124 00:10:54,840 --> 00:10:57,798 20 milligrams. When can you have it ready? 125 00:10:57,920 --> 00:11:01,709 Arithrazine is used for theta radiation poisoning. 126 00:11:01,840 --> 00:11:04,912 - A physician must be present. - Impossible. 127 00:11:05,040 --> 00:11:09,113 Then I'd be in violation of Starfleet medical protocols. 128 00:11:09,240 --> 00:11:12,153 I'm overriding those protocols. 129 00:11:12,280 --> 00:11:16,274 Don't tell me. The Omega Directive, whatever that might be. 130 00:11:16,400 --> 00:11:19,597 The arithrazine, Doctor. 131 00:11:19,720 --> 00:11:23,759 - It'll be ready in the morning. - Have it sent to the shuttlebay. 132 00:11:23,880 --> 00:11:28,033 I don't know what's going on, but I'd hate this to be the last time I see you. 133 00:11:28,160 --> 00:11:32,154 - Please be careful. - I will, 134 00:11:36,160 --> 00:11:39,790 I've analysed the sensor logs using Borg algorithms. 135 00:11:39,920 --> 00:11:45,836 The shock wave indicates not one, but hundreds of Omega molecules. 136 00:11:45,960 --> 00:11:48,759 - Location? - Within ten light years. 137 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:52,111 I'm having difficulty isolating the exact star system. 138 00:11:52,240 --> 00:11:54,709 Hundreds? That changes everything. 139 00:11:54,840 --> 00:11:59,038 A shuttle mission may be insufficient. We require the entire crew. 140 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:06,470 We're going to need more firepower, more protection. 141 00:12:08,240 --> 00:12:11,358 Transfer your data to the astrometrics lab. 142 00:12:12,920 --> 00:12:16,914 Calibration complete. Phase modulator. 143 00:12:19,640 --> 00:12:23,110 - Detonator circuits? - On standby. 144 00:12:23,240 --> 00:12:27,154 We're ready to load the gravimetric charge. 145 00:12:29,920 --> 00:12:32,639 It looks enough for a 50-isoton explosion. 146 00:12:32,760 --> 00:12:36,390 54 to be exact. 147 00:12:36,520 --> 00:12:40,115 - Are we planning to blow up a planet? - I don't know. 148 00:12:40,240 --> 00:12:44,438 This warhead isn't standard issue. Who designed it? The captain? 149 00:12:44,560 --> 00:12:47,712 You ask too many questions. Change of plans. 150 00:12:47,840 --> 00:12:50,958 - Increase the charge to 80 isotons. - Aye, Captain. 151 00:12:51,080 --> 00:12:55,313 When you're done here, give B'Elanna a hand with the shuttlecraft. 152 00:12:55,440 --> 00:12:57,670 Right. 153 00:13:01,880 --> 00:13:06,272 - Hickman thinks it's Species 8472. - Pardon me? 154 00:13:06,400 --> 00:13:12,237 There's an opening in fluidic space and the captain has to shut it down. 155 00:13:12,360 --> 00:13:16,149 - Want to know what I think? - No. 156 00:13:16,280 --> 00:13:19,955 I think there's a type-6 protostar out there 157 00:13:20,080 --> 00:13:25,234 and the captain's planning on opening up a wormhole to the Alpha Quadrant. 158 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:28,751 She doesn't want to get our hopes up. 159 00:13:28,880 --> 00:13:32,111 Then I wouldn't suggest getting your hopes up. 160 00:13:32,240 --> 00:13:35,596 - What do you think? - I do not engage in idle speculation. 161 00:13:35,720 --> 00:13:38,030 Aren't you curious? 162 00:13:38,160 --> 00:13:42,597 Yes, but we have a task at hand. The phase modulator. 163 00:13:52,280 --> 00:13:54,840 Come in. 164 00:13:54,960 --> 00:13:57,110 Status report. 165 00:13:57,240 --> 00:14:00,596 Everything's going according to schedule. 166 00:14:00,720 --> 00:14:05,078 I'm not allowed to say much, but I want you to know what to expect. 167 00:14:05,200 --> 00:14:09,637 At 0600 hours, I'll be leaving in a shuttle with Seven of Nine. 168 00:14:09,760 --> 00:14:13,355 Would it be out of line to ask where you're going? 169 00:14:13,480 --> 00:14:16,313 One of two things is going to happen - 170 00:14:16,440 --> 00:14:19,831 either Seven and I will return within a few days, 171 00:14:19,960 --> 00:14:24,557 or your long-range sensors will detect a large explosion in subspace. 172 00:14:24,680 --> 00:14:28,514 If that occurs, you'll have ten seconds to jump to warp. 173 00:14:28,640 --> 00:14:32,873 Head for the Alpha Quadrant and don't look back. 174 00:14:33,000 --> 00:14:36,436 I always thought that Starfleet was run by bureaucrats, 175 00:14:36,560 --> 00:14:40,872 but I find it hard to believe they would order a captain on a suicide mission. 176 00:14:41,000 --> 00:14:44,834 This shuttle excursion is your idea, isn't it? 177 00:14:44,960 --> 00:14:50,433 Let's just say I've had to amend the directive, given the circumstances. 178 00:14:50,560 --> 00:14:55,270 - But I expect you to follow your orders. - That's expecting a lot. 179 00:14:55,400 --> 00:14:59,792 You're asking me to abandon my captain and friend without telling me why. 180 00:14:59,920 --> 00:15:04,118 If it were a matter of trust, I wouldn't hesitate to tell you. 181 00:15:04,240 --> 00:15:08,313 But sometimes information is taken by force. 182 00:15:08,440 --> 00:15:11,478 Knowledge of Omega can't go beyond Voyager. 183 00:15:11,600 --> 00:15:16,071 That's a reasonable argument, but you're not always reasonable. 184 00:15:16,200 --> 00:15:20,239 You're determined to protect this crew, but you've taken it too far. 185 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:23,876 Isn't a dangerous mission more likely to succeed 186 00:15:24,000 --> 00:15:26,389 with everyone working together? 187 00:15:26,560 --> 00:15:31,509 Ordinarily I'd agree, but this directive was issued many years ago. 188 00:15:31,640 --> 00:15:34,632 Starfleet didn't have our predicament in mind - 189 00:15:34,760 --> 00:15:39,118 lost in the Delta Quadrant with no backup. 190 00:15:39,240 --> 00:15:44,599 I won't ask the crew to risk their lives because of my obligation. 191 00:15:44,720 --> 00:15:47,951 "My obligation"? That's where you're wrong. 192 00:15:48,080 --> 00:15:52,472 Voyager may be alone out here, but you're not. Let us help you. 193 00:15:52,600 --> 00:15:55,672 We'll limit classified information, 194 00:15:55,800 --> 00:15:59,077 we'll take every security precaution. 195 00:15:59,200 --> 00:16:02,830 Just don't try to do this alone. 196 00:16:08,800 --> 00:16:11,713 Assemble the troops. 197 00:16:15,120 --> 00:16:19,478 If we were in the Alpha Quadrant, we wouldn't have this conversation. 198 00:16:19,600 --> 00:16:23,833 Starfleet Command would send in a team to deal with the crisis. 199 00:16:23,960 --> 00:16:27,396 We'll have to make do with the training I've received 200 00:16:27,520 --> 00:16:32,594 and the knowledge Seven of Nine has retained from the Borg. 201 00:16:32,720 --> 00:16:37,635 You've seen this symbol - Omega, the last letter of the Greek alphabet, 202 00:16:38,280 --> 00:16:43,229 chosen by Starfleet to represent a threat to the entire galaxy. 203 00:16:43,360 --> 00:16:46,637 Only starship captains and Federation flag officers 204 00:16:46,760 --> 00:16:50,435 have been briefed on the nature of this threat. 205 00:16:50,560 --> 00:16:55,316 What you're about to hear will not go beyond these bulkheads. Is that clear? 206 00:16:57,240 --> 00:16:59,470 Good. 207 00:17:08,680 --> 00:17:11,991 - This is Omega. - A molecule? 208 00:17:12,120 --> 00:17:17,672 Not just any molecule. The most powerful substance known to exist. 209 00:17:17,800 --> 00:17:22,192 A single Omega molecule contains the same energy as a warp core. 210 00:17:22,320 --> 00:17:26,712 In theory, a small chain of them could sustain a civilisation. 211 00:17:26,840 --> 00:17:32,153 The molecule was first synthesised 100 years ago by a physicist, Ketteract. 212 00:17:32,280 --> 00:17:35,591 He was hoping to develop an inexhaustible power source. 213 00:17:35,720 --> 00:17:37,119 Or a weapon. 214 00:17:37,240 --> 00:17:43,236 Ketteract managed to synthesise a single molecule particle of Omega. 215 00:17:43,360 --> 00:17:47,558 But it only existed for a fraction of a second before it destabilised. 216 00:17:51,000 --> 00:17:56,234 This was a classified research centre in the Lantaru Sector. 217 00:17:56,360 --> 00:18:01,992 Ketteract and 126 leading Federation scientists were lost in the accident. 218 00:18:03,000 --> 00:18:08,552 Rescue teams discovered an unexpected secondary effect. 219 00:18:08,680 --> 00:18:14,198 There were subspace ruptures extending out several light years. 220 00:18:14,320 --> 00:18:16,550 The Lantaru Sector. 221 00:18:16,680 --> 00:18:21,197 It's impossible to create a stable warp field there. 222 00:18:21,320 --> 00:18:24,597 I was told it was a natural phenomenon. 223 00:18:24,720 --> 00:18:27,519 It was caused by a single molecule? 224 00:18:27,640 --> 00:18:32,953 Omega destroys subspace. A chain reaction involving a handful of molecules 225 00:18:33,080 --> 00:18:37,074 could devastate subspace throughout an entire quadrant. 226 00:18:37,200 --> 00:18:41,114 If that were to happen, warp travel would become impossible. 227 00:18:41,240 --> 00:18:44,915 Space-faring civilisation would cease to exist. 228 00:18:45,040 --> 00:18:49,398 When Starfleet realised Omega's power they suppressed all knowledge of it. 229 00:18:49,520 --> 00:18:52,512 Have you detected Omega in the Delta Quadrant? 230 00:18:52,640 --> 00:18:55,712 I'm afraid so. 231 00:18:55,840 --> 00:19:00,630 I've been authorised to use whatever means necessary to destroy it. 232 00:19:00,760 --> 00:19:03,832 Tom, I've calculated the location of the molecules. 233 00:19:03,960 --> 00:19:06,076 I'll transfer the coordinates. 234 00:19:06,200 --> 00:19:09,158 - Take us there at full impulse. - Aye, Captain. 235 00:19:09,280 --> 00:19:12,477 I don't have to tell you what's at stake. 236 00:19:12,600 --> 00:19:16,275 If a large-scale Omega explosion occurs, 237 00:19:16,400 --> 00:19:20,633 we will lose the ability to go to warp forever. 238 00:19:20,760 --> 00:19:23,832 We've got our work cut out for us. 239 00:19:35,000 --> 00:19:38,311 Captain's log, supplemental. 240 00:19:38,440 --> 00:19:42,274 We're approaching the star system where we'll find Omega. 241 00:19:42,400 --> 00:19:45,631 I have never been this apprehensive about a mission. 242 00:19:45,760 --> 00:19:49,151 I know how Einstein must have felt about the atom bomb, 243 00:19:49,280 --> 00:19:52,398 or Marcus about the Genesis device. 244 00:19:52,520 --> 00:19:55,512 They watched as science took a destructive course, 245 00:19:55,640 --> 00:19:59,679 but I have the chance to prevent that from happening. 246 00:19:59,800 --> 00:20:01,791 Status report. 247 00:20:01,920 --> 00:20:07,359 This is a harmonic resonance chamber, designed to stabilise Omega. 248 00:20:07,480 --> 00:20:10,472 I asked you to work on the photon torpedo. 249 00:20:10,600 --> 00:20:15,754 The torpedo may be insufficient. I can modify this chamber. 250 00:20:15,880 --> 00:20:19,919 It will dissolve Omega's interatomic bonds. 251 00:20:23,960 --> 00:20:27,032 Here's to Borg ingenuity. This is excellent work. 252 00:20:27,160 --> 00:20:29,231 We may need this. 253 00:20:29,360 --> 00:20:33,877 The modifications require complex calculations. Assist me. 254 00:20:34,000 --> 00:20:36,799 I guess I will. 255 00:20:36,920 --> 00:20:40,390 I'm curious. When did the Borg discover Omega? 256 00:20:40,520 --> 00:20:43,911 - 229 years ago. - Assimilation? 257 00:20:44,040 --> 00:20:46,793 - Of 13 different species. - 13? 258 00:20:46,920 --> 00:20:49,992 It began with species 262. 259 00:20:50,120 --> 00:20:54,910 Their oral history referred to a substance which could burn the sky. 260 00:20:55,040 --> 00:20:59,193 The Borg were intrigued, which led them to species 263. 261 00:20:59,320 --> 00:21:02,597 They believed it was blood from their creator. 262 00:21:02,720 --> 00:21:05,951 - Fascinating. - Yes, but irrelevant. 263 00:21:06,080 --> 00:21:11,678 We finally assimilated a species with useful scientific data. 264 00:21:11,800 --> 00:21:14,792 We then created the molecule ourselves. 265 00:21:14,920 --> 00:21:17,992 Omega caused a stir among my own species. 266 00:21:18,120 --> 00:21:21,750 Federation cosmologists had a theory - 267 00:21:21,880 --> 00:21:27,000 that the molecule once existed for an infinitesimal period of time 268 00:21:27,120 --> 00:21:30,112 at the exact moment of the Big Bang. 269 00:21:30,240 --> 00:21:34,996 Some claimed Omega caused the explosion that began our universe. 270 00:21:35,120 --> 00:21:38,750 - A creation myth, like any other. - Perhaps. 271 00:21:38,880 --> 00:21:42,157 What is it the Borg say? That Omega is perfect? 272 00:21:42,280 --> 00:21:43,475 Yes. 273 00:21:43,600 --> 00:21:47,833 Is that a theory or a belief? 274 00:21:47,960 --> 00:21:51,840 Bridge to Captain. We're approaching the coordinates. 275 00:21:51,960 --> 00:21:56,716 I'm leaving this project in your hands. Use whatever resources you need. 276 00:21:56,840 --> 00:21:58,478 Understood. 277 00:22:05,000 --> 00:22:07,833 We've entered a planetary system. 278 00:22:07,960 --> 00:22:12,352 There's a pre-warp civilisation on the outer planet. Omega is further in. 279 00:22:12,480 --> 00:22:17,475 The damage to subspace is extreme. We won't be able to go to warp. 280 00:22:18,240 --> 00:22:22,074 - We're encountering distortions. - Track their origin. 281 00:22:22,200 --> 00:22:26,512 An M-Class moon. We are in visual range. 282 00:22:28,160 --> 00:22:31,790 There is a subnucleonic reaction. 283 00:22:31,920 --> 00:22:34,480 It is emanating from the moon's surface. 284 00:22:34,600 --> 00:22:38,480 Can your sensors penetrate the atmosphere? 285 00:22:38,600 --> 00:22:40,079 My God! 286 00:22:40,200 --> 00:22:43,830 Over 300,000 square kilometres destroyed. 287 00:22:43,960 --> 00:22:48,750 Scan the structure. Are there any Omega molecules remaining? 288 00:22:48,880 --> 00:22:53,272 I can't tell. Several sections of the outpost are still shielded. 289 00:22:53,400 --> 00:22:56,438 I'm detecting lifesigns. A few dozen maybe. 290 00:22:56,560 --> 00:22:59,791 - I can't get a reading. - Can we transport to the surface? 291 00:22:59,920 --> 00:23:04,471 I can get you there, but there are high levels of radiation. 292 00:23:04,600 --> 00:23:08,753 Tuvok, assemble a rescue team 293 00:23:08,880 --> 00:23:13,829 and have them report to sickbay for arithrazine inoculations. 294 00:23:13,960 --> 00:23:19,512 Tom, move Voyager into a high orbit and then join the away team. 295 00:23:19,640 --> 00:23:23,873 - You're going with them? - If Omega's there, I have to find it. 296 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:28,995 I'll keep an open com-link with the ship. You have the bridge. 297 00:23:45,200 --> 00:23:48,716 I'm picking up Omega's resonance frequency, 298 00:23:48,840 --> 00:23:52,196 but I can't pinpoint a location. 299 00:23:55,360 --> 00:23:59,433 I need to ask you questions about your experiments here. 300 00:23:59,560 --> 00:24:03,793 There was... an accident. 301 00:24:05,520 --> 00:24:07,557 We lost containment. 302 00:24:07,680 --> 00:24:12,709 Did any of the substance you were trying to create survive the explosion? 303 00:24:12,840 --> 00:24:15,719 - Yes. - Where? 304 00:24:18,560 --> 00:24:22,349 Inside the primary test chamber. 305 00:24:24,720 --> 00:24:26,358 Who are you? 306 00:24:26,480 --> 00:24:29,552 Captain Janeway of the starship Voyager. 307 00:24:29,680 --> 00:24:34,231 Away team to Voyager. Two to beam directly to sickbay. 308 00:24:36,080 --> 00:24:40,472 - This door is solid duritanium. - Can we get it open? 309 00:24:40,600 --> 00:24:44,798 We'll need to cut through the metal with phasers. 310 00:24:44,920 --> 00:24:46,877 Do it. 311 00:24:47,000 --> 00:24:50,914 Captain, we're about to violate the Prime Directive. 312 00:24:51,040 --> 00:24:56,558 For the duration of this mission the Prime Directive is rescinded. 313 00:25:07,280 --> 00:25:11,717 Crewman Dell, I'm assigning you a task more suited to your abilities. 314 00:25:11,840 --> 00:25:15,310 Calibrate the seals on the observation ports. 315 00:25:15,440 --> 00:25:19,354 - Your new designation is Three of Ten. - Yes, ma'am. 316 00:25:28,000 --> 00:25:31,675 I've got more isolinear processors for you to install. 317 00:25:31,800 --> 00:25:35,191 I need to get the power relays on-line first. 318 00:25:35,320 --> 00:25:39,154 - Ensign Wildman was assigned to that. - This is ridiculous. 319 00:25:39,280 --> 00:25:43,353 I'm not wasting time because Seven wants to turn this into a collective. 320 00:25:43,480 --> 00:25:48,475 - She says it's more efficient. - Maybe for a bunch of drones. 321 00:25:50,480 --> 00:25:53,552 Six of Ten, this is not your assignment. 322 00:25:53,680 --> 00:25:58,629 - Stop calling me that. - You are compromising productivity. 323 00:25:59,960 --> 00:26:03,078 I am reassigning you to chamber maintenance. 324 00:26:03,200 --> 00:26:06,591 Your new designation is Two of Ten. 325 00:26:07,520 --> 00:26:11,798 You're demoting me? Since when do the Borg pull rank? 326 00:26:11,920 --> 00:26:16,517 A Starfleet protocol I adapted. I find it most useful. 327 00:26:16,640 --> 00:26:19,712 I'm glad you're not the captain. 328 00:26:20,800 --> 00:26:22,791 How's it coming? 329 00:26:22,920 --> 00:26:26,470 The harmonic chamber will be completed within the hour. 330 00:26:26,600 --> 00:26:28,432 I'll let the captain know. 331 00:26:28,560 --> 00:26:30,676 - Has she retrieved any new data? - No. 332 00:26:30,800 --> 00:26:33,030 They're accessing the test chamber. 333 00:26:33,160 --> 00:26:37,233 - Were there survivors? - A few. The Doctor's treating them. 334 00:26:38,760 --> 00:26:41,115 Commander. 335 00:26:42,560 --> 00:26:45,712 Seven's taking this hive mentality too far. 336 00:26:45,840 --> 00:26:50,118 I wouldn't be surprised if she started plugging us into alcoves. 337 00:26:50,240 --> 00:26:53,471 When in the collective, Harry, adapt. 338 00:27:09,000 --> 00:27:13,153 - Which is the senior researcher? - This gentleman. Why do you ask? 339 00:27:13,280 --> 00:27:17,353 - He has knowledge I require. - Come back in an hour. 340 00:27:17,480 --> 00:27:20,393 - Unacceptable. - Unavoidable. 341 00:27:20,520 --> 00:27:24,991 - The man needs to recover. - The captain left me in charge. 342 00:27:25,120 --> 00:27:29,910 I would be negligent if I ignored a new source of information. 343 00:27:32,800 --> 00:27:36,919 Our next social skills seminar is entitled, 344 00:27:37,040 --> 00:27:41,910 "Adding diplomatic flair to future negotiations”. 345 00:27:44,480 --> 00:27:49,077 - How are you feeling, sir? - Better, thank you. 346 00:27:49,200 --> 00:27:53,114 Are you comfortable enough to speak with this individual? 347 00:27:56,360 --> 00:27:58,874 Keep it brief. 348 00:28:01,400 --> 00:28:05,439 How many molecules were you able to synthesise? 349 00:28:05,560 --> 00:28:09,110 200 million? I'm not certain. 350 00:28:09,240 --> 00:28:13,950 - What iso-frequency are you using? - 1.68 terahertz. 351 00:28:14,080 --> 00:28:17,710 We used the molecule's own resonance to calculate the field. 352 00:28:17,840 --> 00:28:21,071 That should have been enough to stabilise them. 353 00:28:21,200 --> 00:28:26,991 - Obviously it wasn't. - But your approach is innovative. 354 00:28:27,120 --> 00:28:31,512 Perhaps I can adapt your technique. You will assist me. 355 00:28:35,920 --> 00:28:39,151 Our equipment was destroyed. 356 00:28:39,280 --> 00:28:42,875 If you can transfer the molecules to your ship, 357 00:28:43,000 --> 00:28:45,355 maybe they can be saved. 358 00:28:45,480 --> 00:28:49,189 - I have no intention of saving them. - What? 359 00:28:49,320 --> 00:28:52,073 My orders are to destroy Omega. 360 00:28:52,200 --> 00:28:56,637 - This is the salvation of my people! - Will you assist me or not? 361 00:28:56,760 --> 00:28:59,912 Our resources are nearly gone. 362 00:29:00,040 --> 00:29:03,476 The future of my people depends on this discovery. 363 00:29:03,600 --> 00:29:06,797 Then your answer is no. 364 00:29:06,920 --> 00:29:10,311 Small-minded creatures. 365 00:29:10,440 --> 00:29:13,956 You destroy whatever you don't understand! 366 00:29:14,080 --> 00:29:18,233 Rescue ships are on the way. They won't let you do it. 367 00:29:19,880 --> 00:29:24,795 Please, try to be calm. Seven, you'll have to leave. 368 00:29:25,800 --> 00:29:28,553 You don't realise what you're doing. 369 00:29:28,680 --> 00:29:32,560 You don't know what this is, what this means. 370 00:29:32,680 --> 00:29:35,479 On the contrary. 371 00:29:35,600 --> 00:29:38,513 I understand perfectly. 372 00:29:58,800 --> 00:30:03,317 - We've disabled the mechanism. - Cut through the seal. 373 00:30:03,440 --> 00:30:07,320 We'd risk penetrating the containment field. 374 00:30:08,560 --> 00:30:12,872 Then we'll have to use some elbow grease. Give me a hand. 375 00:30:18,280 --> 00:30:20,476 Right. 376 00:30:34,360 --> 00:30:40,038 There's enough here to wipe out subspace across half the quadrant. 377 00:30:40,160 --> 00:30:44,438 I'll order the away teams back to Voyager and target this facility. 378 00:30:44,560 --> 00:30:47,598 We'll have to go with our Borg option. 379 00:30:47,720 --> 00:30:51,714 Ensign, return to the ship. 380 00:30:51,840 --> 00:30:57,233 Tell Chakotay to help Seven complete the harmonic chamber. 381 00:30:57,360 --> 00:31:02,514 We have to transport Omega to the ship and shut down this containment field. 382 00:31:02,640 --> 00:31:07,430 We may not have another opportunity to study this phenomenon. 383 00:31:07,560 --> 00:31:10,154 Let's hope we never do. 384 00:31:10,280 --> 00:31:13,272 A curious statement from a woman of science. 385 00:31:13,400 --> 00:31:17,792 I'm also a woman who occasionally knows when to quit. 386 00:31:17,920 --> 00:31:21,470 Take another look at your tricorder. 387 00:31:22,480 --> 00:31:27,600 I won't risk half the quadrant to satisfy our curiosity. 388 00:31:27,720 --> 00:31:31,714 It's arrogant and it's irresponsible. 389 00:31:35,560 --> 00:31:39,554 The final frontier has some boundaries that shouldn't be crossed. 390 00:31:39,680 --> 00:31:41,751 We're looking at one. 391 00:31:43,360 --> 00:31:47,035 I believe I've found a way to stabilise the molecules. 392 00:31:47,160 --> 00:31:52,519 The alien calibrated his containment field using Omega's own resonance. 393 00:31:52,640 --> 00:31:56,156 - I have modified this chamber... - Against your orders. 394 00:31:56,280 --> 00:31:59,796 The captain wants Omega eliminated. 395 00:31:59,920 --> 00:32:04,278 That is still an option, if she insists on yielding to her fear. 396 00:32:05,640 --> 00:32:08,712 Show me what you've done. 397 00:32:09,600 --> 00:32:14,390 This simulation shows the molecules in their free state, highly unstable. 398 00:32:14,520 --> 00:32:18,400 I have modified the chamber to dampen the molecules. 399 00:32:18,520 --> 00:32:22,275 Looks great, but this is only a simulation. 400 00:32:22,400 --> 00:32:26,439 - How are you going to test it? - On Omega. 401 00:32:27,560 --> 00:32:31,872 One mistake and no one will be around for a second try. 402 00:32:32,000 --> 00:32:34,753 - It will work. - Some day, maybe. 403 00:32:34,880 --> 00:32:37,713 For now, we stick to the plan. 404 00:32:37,840 --> 00:32:41,959 Stand by to transport the molecules and neutralise them. 405 00:32:43,000 --> 00:32:46,391 I have been a member of this crew for nine months. 406 00:32:46,520 --> 00:32:49,512 I have never made a personal request. 407 00:32:49,640 --> 00:32:53,759 I am making one now. Allow me to proceed. 408 00:32:53,880 --> 00:32:56,759 Please. 409 00:32:56,880 --> 00:32:59,918 Why is this so important to you? 410 00:33:01,880 --> 00:33:07,080 Particle 010, the Borg designation for what you call Omega. 411 00:33:07,200 --> 00:33:12,195 Every Borg was instructed to assimilate it at all costs. 412 00:33:13,320 --> 00:33:16,597 It is... perfection. 413 00:33:18,040 --> 00:33:24,150 The molecules exist in a flawless state, infinite parts functioning as one. 414 00:33:24,280 --> 00:33:27,398 Like the Borg? 415 00:33:27,520 --> 00:33:29,670 Precisely. 416 00:33:30,800 --> 00:33:36,796 I am no longer Borg, but I still need to understand that perfection. 417 00:33:36,920 --> 00:33:41,994 Without it, my existence will never be complete. 418 00:33:44,320 --> 00:33:48,279 - Commander, you are a spiritual man. - That's right. 419 00:33:48,400 --> 00:33:54,237 If you had the chance to see your God, your Great Spirit, 420 00:33:54,360 --> 00:33:57,239 what would you do? 421 00:33:57,360 --> 00:34:00,990 I'd pursue it with all my heart. 422 00:34:01,120 --> 00:34:05,159 - Then you understand? - I think I do. 423 00:34:06,240 --> 00:34:11,758 I'll inform the captain of your discovery. For now, her orders stand. 424 00:34:13,840 --> 00:34:15,877 Thank you. 425 00:34:30,680 --> 00:34:34,514 Set the beam to its narrowest dispersion. 426 00:34:34,640 --> 00:34:37,996 Then we'll target this facility with a torpedo. 427 00:34:38,120 --> 00:34:41,238 If anything goes wrong, that'll be our only hope. 428 00:34:41,360 --> 00:34:46,878 Bridge to Janeway. We've detected two ships on an intercept course. 429 00:34:47,000 --> 00:34:50,118 - How long until they get here? - Less than four minutes. 430 00:34:50,240 --> 00:34:54,120 - Stand by to transport the molecules. - Understood. 431 00:34:54,240 --> 00:34:57,312 Bridge to cargo bay. Seven, get ready. 432 00:34:57,440 --> 00:35:02,514 We'll have to do this quickly. The alien ships are on their way. 433 00:35:02,640 --> 00:35:07,953 I recommend moving the ship within 5,000 kilometres of the surface. 434 00:35:08,080 --> 00:35:12,233 We won't be able to stand the thermal reaction for more than a few seconds. 435 00:35:12,360 --> 00:35:16,274 Then we'll only get one shot at this. Take us in. 436 00:35:16,400 --> 00:35:19,313 - Transporter status? - Scanners are locked. 437 00:35:19,440 --> 00:35:24,276 - Captain, are you ready? - Pattern enhancers are active. 438 00:35:24,400 --> 00:35:28,792 11,000 kilometres from the surface. Much closer and we'll incinerate. 439 00:35:28,920 --> 00:35:32,993 - We're losing structural integrity. - 9,000 kilometres. 440 00:35:33,120 --> 00:35:36,829 - Energise. - Initiating transport. 441 00:35:40,320 --> 00:35:44,234 The molecules are stable. Transport was successful. 442 00:35:44,360 --> 00:35:46,397 I've got the away team. 443 00:35:46,520 --> 00:35:50,400 Get us out of here. How far away are those ships? 444 00:35:50,520 --> 00:35:52,670 They're right on our tail. 445 00:36:03,040 --> 00:36:07,193 We're heading into an area of space with no indications of life. 446 00:36:07,320 --> 00:36:10,631 We can carry out the procedure with no risk to anyone else. 447 00:36:10,760 --> 00:36:16,597 - Except those two ships behind us. - How soon can we go to warp? 448 00:36:16,720 --> 00:36:20,953 Maybe 15 minutes. But those ships will catch up to us before then. 449 00:36:21,080 --> 00:36:25,074 We have one advantage - Omega. They won't risk firing at us. 450 00:36:25,200 --> 00:36:28,875 That should give us a chance to neutralise the molecules. 451 00:36:29,000 --> 00:36:32,152 - We might have another problem. - Seven of Nine? 452 00:36:32,280 --> 00:36:34,556 She thinks she can stabilise Omega. 453 00:36:34,680 --> 00:36:39,993 - I thought we'd settled that question. - She showed me a simulation. 454 00:36:40,120 --> 00:36:44,751 I should've known she wouldn't let this go. I'll be in cargo bay 2. 455 00:36:52,640 --> 00:36:54,551 - The procedure? - It's working. 456 00:36:54,680 --> 00:36:58,753 11% of the molecules have already been neutralised. 457 00:36:58,880 --> 00:37:02,032 Commander Chakotay told you about my idea. 458 00:37:02,160 --> 00:37:05,391 You will allow me to stabilise the remaining molecules. 459 00:37:05,520 --> 00:37:07,909 I can't do that. 460 00:37:08,040 --> 00:37:11,795 I have found a way to control Omega. 461 00:37:11,920 --> 00:37:15,709 I don't care. We're getting rid of it. 462 00:37:15,840 --> 00:37:20,437 - A foolish decision. - But mine to make. Step aside. 463 00:37:22,400 --> 00:37:25,392 I could have done this without your permission, 464 00:37:25,520 --> 00:37:29,150 but I chose to follow your command structure. 465 00:37:29,280 --> 00:37:33,399 I should have made the attempt. I still can. 466 00:37:33,520 --> 00:37:36,672 But you won't. 467 00:37:36,800 --> 00:37:41,192 You know I'm not trying to stop you from finding perfection, 468 00:37:41,320 --> 00:37:45,598 but I can't risk this quadrant. Omega must end here. 469 00:37:45,720 --> 00:37:49,190 We both know that. 470 00:38:01,080 --> 00:38:03,879 - Status? - 18%. 471 00:38:04,000 --> 00:38:07,789 Can you increase the harmonic resonance? 472 00:38:07,920 --> 00:38:10,912 Yes, but it would rupture the chamber. 473 00:38:11,040 --> 00:38:13,919 How many molecules would we neutralise? 474 00:38:14,040 --> 00:38:16,919 50% at best. 475 00:38:17,040 --> 00:38:20,874 That's good enough. Our torpedo can take care of the rest. 476 00:38:21,000 --> 00:38:23,560 - Janeway to bridge. - Chakotay here. 477 00:38:23,680 --> 00:38:27,799 I want you to clear deck 4. Put force fields around this section. 478 00:38:27,920 --> 00:38:31,709 Decompress cargo bay 2 on my command. 479 00:38:31,840 --> 00:38:34,229 Tuvok, load the gravimetric torpedo. 480 00:38:34,360 --> 00:38:38,319 Once we've jettisoned the chamber, fire. 481 00:38:38,440 --> 00:38:41,159 Harmonic resonance to maximum. 482 00:38:46,320 --> 00:38:48,277 They're closing on us. 483 00:38:48,400 --> 00:38:51,438 - They're attempting to stop us. - Compensate. 484 00:38:51,560 --> 00:38:54,200 - They're hailing us. - On screen. 485 00:38:54,320 --> 00:38:57,790 - Disengage your engines. - I can't do that. 486 00:38:57,920 --> 00:39:01,754 You've stolen our technology, abducted our people! 487 00:39:01,880 --> 00:39:08,070 Your people are receiving medical care. We're keeping the molecules. 488 00:39:08,200 --> 00:39:12,034 I won't allow this substance to fall into enemy hands. 489 00:39:12,160 --> 00:39:15,869 - They're charging weapons. - We'll both be destroyed. 490 00:39:16,000 --> 00:39:19,118 Then return our technology now! 491 00:39:19,240 --> 00:39:22,517 I'm sorry. That's not possible. 492 00:39:28,160 --> 00:39:32,279 - Shields down 10%. - Evasive manoeuvres. 493 00:39:34,280 --> 00:39:37,318 - Harmonic resonance at maximum. - The molecules? 494 00:39:37,440 --> 00:39:41,638 - 80% remaining. - We need to get that down to 60. 495 00:39:41,760 --> 00:39:45,594 Damage to our power grid could cause Omega to chain react. 496 00:39:45,720 --> 00:39:49,315 The same thought crossed my mind. Where are we now? 497 00:39:49,440 --> 00:39:52,114 - 72%. - Close enough. 498 00:39:52,240 --> 00:39:56,029 - Start the decompression sequence. - Acknowledged. 499 00:39:56,160 --> 00:40:01,109 - What's happening? - The molecules are stabilising. 500 00:40:01,240 --> 00:40:04,596 - It's occurring spontaneously. - That's impossible. 501 00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:09,918 Decompression in 30 seconds. 502 00:40:11,840 --> 00:40:16,232 - Decompression in 25 seconds. - Seven, let's move. 503 00:40:16,360 --> 00:40:19,079 Decompression in 20 seconds. 504 00:40:19,200 --> 00:40:24,149 - Seven! - Decompression in 15 seconds. 505 00:40:26,040 --> 00:40:28,111 Decompression in 10 seconds. 506 00:40:28,240 --> 00:40:30,675 - Are we clear? - Almost. 507 00:40:30,800 --> 00:40:35,271 I need maximum warp in ten seconds or we'll be stuck at ground zero. 508 00:40:35,400 --> 00:40:39,758 Decompression complete. The harmonic chamber has been jettisoned. 509 00:40:39,880 --> 00:40:41,757 Fire! 510 00:40:48,240 --> 00:40:51,278 We made it. We're at warp 1. 511 00:40:53,440 --> 00:40:56,671 - The alien ships? - Out of range. 512 00:40:56,800 --> 00:41:00,794 Sensors show no traces of Omega molecules. 513 00:41:09,280 --> 00:41:11,840 Mission accomplished. 514 00:41:26,520 --> 00:41:30,150 Captain's log, stardate 51793.4. 515 00:41:30,280 --> 00:41:34,239 We've arranged for our guests to be taken back to their world 516 00:41:34,360 --> 00:41:36,954 and can put this mission behind us. 517 00:41:37,080 --> 00:41:40,630 This will be my last log concerning the Omega Directive. 518 00:41:40,760 --> 00:41:43,639 The classified files will now be destroyed. 519 00:41:46,840 --> 00:41:50,037 I wondered who was running my program. 520 00:41:50,160 --> 00:41:53,676 Master da Vinci doesn't like visitors after midnight. 521 00:41:53,800 --> 00:41:57,634 - I deactivated him. - What are you doing here, Seven? 522 00:41:57,760 --> 00:42:02,231 This simulation contains many religious components. 523 00:42:02,360 --> 00:42:07,514 I was studying them to help me understand what I saw in cargo bay 2. 524 00:42:07,640 --> 00:42:12,157 The data wasn't clear on why Omega stabilised in the last seconds, 525 00:42:12,280 --> 00:42:17,150 but chances are it was simply a chaotic anomaly. 526 00:42:17,280 --> 00:42:20,671 For 3.2 seconds, 527 00:42:20,800 --> 00:42:23,792 I saw perfection. 528 00:42:25,800 --> 00:42:30,829 When Omega stabilised I felt a curious sensation. 529 00:42:30,960 --> 00:42:35,477 As I was watching it, it seemed to be watching me. 530 00:42:45,880 --> 00:42:48,872 The Borg have assimilated many species 531 00:42:49,000 --> 00:42:53,551 with mythologies to explain such moments of clarity. 532 00:42:53,680 --> 00:42:58,072 I've always dismissed them as trivial. 533 00:42:58,200 --> 00:43:01,556 Perhaps I was wrong. 534 00:43:04,560 --> 00:43:08,076 If I didn't know you better, 535 00:43:08,200 --> 00:43:13,070 I'd say you just had your first spiritual experience. 536 00:44:02,080 --> 00:44:03,080 English en