1 00:00:07,181 --> 00:00:09,444 Previously on Star Trek: Discovery... 2 00:00:09,487 --> 00:00:12,012 DETMER: We're officially out of the galactic barrier 3 00:00:12,055 --> 00:00:13,839 and into extragalactic space. 4 00:00:13,883 --> 00:00:16,799 Whatever happened here with Oros, it drives you. 5 00:00:16,842 --> 00:00:20,020 TARKA: I built my own transporter to get back to him. 6 00:00:20,063 --> 00:00:21,238 Whatever we think we know 7 00:00:21,282 --> 00:00:23,284 about Species Ten-C, we're wrong. 8 00:00:23,327 --> 00:00:26,156 However we think first contact will go, it won't. 9 00:00:26,200 --> 00:00:28,550 BURNHAM: The Ten-C are hidden inside a hyperfield, 10 00:00:28,593 --> 00:00:30,813 and right now I have no idea how to get in, 11 00:00:30,856 --> 00:00:34,121 what we'll find once we do, or what they even look like. 12 00:00:34,164 --> 00:00:35,774 If I know Michael, she'll find a way 13 00:00:35,818 --> 00:00:37,298 into the hyperfield before we do. 14 00:00:37,341 --> 00:00:38,647 TARKA: I can create a patch. 15 00:00:38,690 --> 00:00:39,909 It'll numb the sensors 16 00:00:39,952 --> 00:00:41,302 on a section of Discovery's hull, 17 00:00:41,345 --> 00:00:42,694 just big enough to attach your ship 18 00:00:42,738 --> 00:00:44,435 without Zora realizing it. 19 00:00:44,479 --> 00:00:46,481 My ship will enter into the hyperfield 20 00:00:46,524 --> 00:00:48,048 attached to Discovery. 21 00:00:48,091 --> 00:00:50,093 Tarka will find the DMA's power source and disable it. 22 00:00:50,137 --> 00:00:52,617 That'll stop the DMA. Earth will be safe. 23 00:00:52,661 --> 00:00:54,010 How do I fit in to all of this? 24 00:00:54,054 --> 00:00:55,490 Stay in contact. That's it. 25 00:00:55,533 --> 00:00:57,666 So that's the hyperfield. 26 00:00:57,709 --> 00:00:59,015 There is a planet 27 00:00:59,059 --> 00:01:00,495 about two light-years away from it. 28 00:01:00,538 --> 00:01:02,018 I really think we should check it out. 29 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:03,715 We sent DOTs down to the planet's surface. 30 00:01:03,759 --> 00:01:07,632 They recovered 16 unique compounds. 31 00:01:07,676 --> 00:01:11,114 Nothing like coming home to an unexpected hostage, am I right? 32 00:01:16,902 --> 00:01:19,122 ♪ 33 00:01:36,183 --> 00:01:38,228 ♪ 34 00:01:51,937 --> 00:01:55,115 Commander Detmer, how close are we? 35 00:01:55,985 --> 00:01:58,161 DETMER: We're 250,000 kilometers out. 36 00:01:58,205 --> 00:02:00,903 -Hold position at 200. -Aye, Captain. 37 00:02:03,035 --> 00:02:05,603 From Earth's sun out to Mars. 38 00:02:05,647 --> 00:02:06,996 OWOSEKUN: Yes, ma'am. 39 00:02:07,039 --> 00:02:09,564 It has a radius of 1.5 AUs. 40 00:02:09,607 --> 00:02:14,264 Gravitational presence is approximately 1.3 solar units. 41 00:02:15,613 --> 00:02:18,399 To build anything that big... 42 00:02:20,923 --> 00:02:22,272 Lieutenant Christopher, 43 00:02:22,316 --> 00:02:23,969 have they responded to our message? 44 00:02:24,013 --> 00:02:25,841 Still nothing. 45 00:02:26,842 --> 00:02:28,235 BURNHAM: Keep hailing on all frequencies. 46 00:02:28,278 --> 00:02:29,975 CHRISTOPHER: Aye, Captain. 47 00:02:32,152 --> 00:02:33,718 Should we raise shields? 48 00:02:33,762 --> 00:02:36,808 No, we don't want to signal threat or aggression. 49 00:02:37,722 --> 00:02:40,203 Owosekun, do scans show any sign of weapons? 50 00:02:40,247 --> 00:02:41,596 OWOSEKUN: Negative, Captain. 51 00:02:41,639 --> 00:02:43,119 There's no sign of anything-- 52 00:02:43,163 --> 00:02:45,165 no change of any kind in the hyperfield. 53 00:02:46,601 --> 00:02:48,994 It's like they don't even know we're here. 54 00:02:54,826 --> 00:02:56,219 Madam President, 55 00:02:56,263 --> 00:02:59,135 I think it's time we let our first contact team 56 00:02:59,179 --> 00:03:01,224 implement the contingency plan. 57 00:03:03,008 --> 00:03:04,445 The message we have been sending 58 00:03:04,488 --> 00:03:06,186 has been vetted by all delegates. 59 00:03:06,229 --> 00:03:08,536 We need to give it more time to work. 60 00:03:08,579 --> 00:03:09,798 Logically speaking, 61 00:03:09,841 --> 00:03:13,105 if Species Ten-C wanted to respond, 62 00:03:13,149 --> 00:03:15,934 they would have done so already. 63 00:03:16,892 --> 00:03:19,460 We've got 15 hours 64 00:03:19,503 --> 00:03:21,157 before United Earth and Ni'Var start to feel 65 00:03:21,201 --> 00:03:22,985 the effects of the DMA. 66 00:03:25,379 --> 00:03:28,033 We need to try something new. 67 00:03:28,817 --> 00:03:31,254 ♪ 68 00:03:32,516 --> 00:03:35,345 We collected 16 complex hydrocarbon compounds 69 00:03:35,389 --> 00:03:37,347 from the Ten-C's former planet. 70 00:03:37,391 --> 00:03:41,960 Each conveys a different emotion-- terror, love, 71 00:03:42,004 --> 00:03:44,746 sadness, curiosity, peacefulness. 72 00:03:44,789 --> 00:03:47,270 HIRAI: Which is the one that concerns us now. 73 00:03:47,314 --> 00:03:50,273 Our contingency plan entails using that hydrocarbon 74 00:03:50,317 --> 00:03:52,144 to try to start the communication process. 75 00:03:52,188 --> 00:03:56,453 Basically, "we come in peace," in chemical form. 76 00:03:56,497 --> 00:03:59,891 I'm told someone from Science is prepping the operation? 77 00:03:59,935 --> 00:04:01,589 That would be Commander Stamets. 78 00:04:01,632 --> 00:04:03,330 He has replicated the hydrocarbon 79 00:04:03,373 --> 00:04:06,202 and is presently loading it into a fleet of DOTs, 80 00:04:06,246 --> 00:04:08,639 which will apply it to the hyperfield's surface. 81 00:04:08,683 --> 00:04:11,207 Won't we need to move closer to the hyperfield 82 00:04:11,251 --> 00:04:12,556 in order to deploy them? 83 00:04:13,644 --> 00:04:14,776 Yes, General, we will. 84 00:04:14,819 --> 00:04:16,299 And at such close distance, 85 00:04:16,343 --> 00:04:18,475 the hyperfield's radiation may impact the warp core, 86 00:04:18,519 --> 00:04:21,522 making it more difficult to retreat if attacked. 87 00:04:21,565 --> 00:04:23,480 Well, the power drain will be small, 88 00:04:23,524 --> 00:04:25,569 but it is statistically significant. 89 00:04:26,614 --> 00:04:29,138 Is taking on this level of risk really prudent? 90 00:04:29,181 --> 00:04:31,227 We won't get a different response 91 00:04:31,271 --> 00:04:32,533 without a different input. 92 00:04:32,576 --> 00:04:34,317 Besides which, given what we know 93 00:04:34,361 --> 00:04:36,580 about the Ten-C's technological capabilities, 94 00:04:36,624 --> 00:04:39,670 there's no guarantee we could evade any weapons they may have, 95 00:04:39,714 --> 00:04:42,020 even at full warp. 96 00:04:42,064 --> 00:04:44,153 SARU: Commander Stamets, 97 00:04:44,196 --> 00:04:45,894 are you ready to proceed? 98 00:04:45,937 --> 00:04:47,374 Just 11 more DOTs to go. 99 00:04:47,417 --> 00:04:49,289 You can load that one up next. 100 00:04:49,332 --> 00:04:50,986 ZORA: Commander, do you have a moment? 101 00:04:51,029 --> 00:04:53,249 Uh, yeah, if you can talk while I'm working. 102 00:04:53,293 --> 00:04:55,599 I'm worried. For several hours now, 103 00:04:55,643 --> 00:04:57,340 something has felt off. 104 00:04:57,384 --> 00:04:58,820 I've run multiple diagnostics, 105 00:04:58,863 --> 00:05:01,126 but there seem to be no irregularities. 106 00:05:01,170 --> 00:05:02,998 -Isn't that good news? -It should be. 107 00:05:03,041 --> 00:05:05,566 -But I've learned to trust in my feelings... -Sorry. 108 00:05:05,609 --> 00:05:07,785 ...and this one hasn't gone away. 109 00:05:07,829 --> 00:05:11,267 Something's unaccounted for in some part of my system. 110 00:05:11,311 --> 00:05:13,400 And given the importance of our mission, 111 00:05:13,443 --> 00:05:16,272 I need to be sure that nothing will impact it. 112 00:05:16,316 --> 00:05:18,405 Well, if anyone can help, it's Hugh. 113 00:05:18,448 --> 00:05:20,276 When I'm done here, let's talk to him. 114 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:21,669 We'll figure it out, Zora. 115 00:05:21,712 --> 00:05:24,628 I appreciate the support. Thank you. 116 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:47,303 I never knew being kidnapped could be so boring. 117 00:05:47,347 --> 00:05:50,393 You're not kidnapped. You're temporarily detained. 118 00:05:50,437 --> 00:05:53,309 Eh. Potato, po-tah-to. 119 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:55,572 BOOK: I'm sorry about this, Commander. 120 00:05:55,616 --> 00:05:57,095 We both are. 121 00:05:57,879 --> 00:06:00,229 TARKA: Just finished going through the intel from Ndoye. 122 00:06:00,272 --> 00:06:02,840 It's fascinating what they found on the planet. 123 00:06:02,884 --> 00:06:06,366 The Ten-C know what it's like to lose a world, 124 00:06:06,409 --> 00:06:08,368 and they created the DMA anyway. 125 00:06:10,282 --> 00:06:13,198 I don't know what to do with that. 126 00:06:14,069 --> 00:06:15,940 Do with it whatever you like. 127 00:06:15,984 --> 00:06:17,855 What matters is what Discoverydoes with it, 128 00:06:17,899 --> 00:06:20,205 and if they can use the data to get inside. 129 00:06:20,249 --> 00:06:22,773 Preferably, before they realizes we're here. 130 00:06:22,817 --> 00:06:25,863 Hey, uh, blood sugar's dropping back here. 131 00:06:25,907 --> 00:06:28,605 I'd kill for some black licorice. 132 00:06:29,432 --> 00:06:31,826 How long will it take to stop the DMA once we're in? 133 00:06:31,869 --> 00:06:34,219 TARKA: Depends on the location of the power source, 134 00:06:34,263 --> 00:06:35,873 the defense mechanisms. 135 00:06:35,917 --> 00:06:37,397 We have less than 15 hours. 136 00:06:37,440 --> 00:06:39,007 TARKA: Well, there's only so much I can do 137 00:06:39,050 --> 00:06:41,139 until we get in there. 138 00:06:41,183 --> 00:06:42,271 BOOK: Commander. 139 00:06:42,314 --> 00:06:46,057 Licorice, made to order. 140 00:06:48,712 --> 00:06:50,061 Much obliged. 141 00:06:54,762 --> 00:06:57,025 DETMER: We've reached 1,000 meters from the hyperfield. 142 00:06:57,068 --> 00:07:00,594 Hydrocarbon compounds are loaded and the DOTs are ready, Captain. 143 00:07:00,637 --> 00:07:02,770 Okay, then... 144 00:07:02,813 --> 00:07:04,249 let 'em rip. 145 00:07:13,084 --> 00:07:15,609 [crackling] 146 00:07:22,746 --> 00:07:26,533 Any changes? A response of any kind? 147 00:07:26,576 --> 00:07:27,708 No, Captain. 148 00:07:27,751 --> 00:07:29,274 Nothing yet, Captain. 149 00:07:40,677 --> 00:07:42,940 NILSSON: Captain, the DOTs are registering something. 150 00:07:42,984 --> 00:07:44,464 What's happening? Owosekun? 151 00:07:44,507 --> 00:07:45,900 I'm getting significant energy spikes 152 00:07:45,943 --> 00:07:47,423 on this hyperfield surface. 153 00:07:47,467 --> 00:07:49,730 TARKA: Are you seeing this? 154 00:07:49,773 --> 00:07:51,601 What the...? 155 00:07:53,037 --> 00:07:54,517 BURNHAM: Commander Nilsson, pull them back. 156 00:07:54,561 --> 00:07:55,518 NILSSON: I'm trying, Captain. 157 00:07:55,562 --> 00:07:57,433 Whatever that is, it's too fast. 158 00:08:01,959 --> 00:08:03,483 NILSSON: They're gone. 159 00:08:05,223 --> 00:08:06,573 Well, it seems we've gotten their attention. 160 00:08:06,616 --> 00:08:08,531 -Shields up. Red alert. -[alarm blaring] 161 00:08:08,575 --> 00:08:10,098 Another spike, and this one's massive. 162 00:08:10,141 --> 00:08:12,666 Commander Detmer, get us out of here, now. Maximum warp. 163 00:08:12,709 --> 00:08:14,363 Aye, Captain. 164 00:08:23,503 --> 00:08:25,896 -BURNHAM: What's happening? -DETMER: I'm losing engines. 165 00:08:25,940 --> 00:08:27,855 RHYS: Weapons systems are dropping off-line. 166 00:08:27,898 --> 00:08:29,465 -NILSSON: Shields are failing. -BURNHAM: Commander Detmer? 167 00:08:29,509 --> 00:08:31,685 DETMER: I can't get us out, Captain. 168 00:08:31,728 --> 00:08:33,295 ♪ 169 00:08:40,171 --> 00:08:42,434 ♪ 170 00:09:09,853 --> 00:09:12,682 ♪ 171 00:09:40,014 --> 00:09:42,843 ♪ 172 00:09:56,683 --> 00:09:59,860 [original Star Trektheme plays] 173 00:10:10,261 --> 00:10:12,612 -[alarm blaring] -Status report. 174 00:10:12,655 --> 00:10:14,875 The ship is enclosed in a membrane of unknown substance. 175 00:10:14,918 --> 00:10:17,399 It appears to be an orb of some kind. 176 00:10:17,442 --> 00:10:19,227 Basic life support's still fully functional. 177 00:10:19,270 --> 00:10:22,230 Shields, engines and weapons systems are all off-line. 178 00:10:22,273 --> 00:10:24,798 They've enacted a selective shutdown of some kind. 179 00:10:24,841 --> 00:10:26,408 We need to get those systems back up and running. 180 00:10:26,451 --> 00:10:28,018 -Trying, Captain. -DETMER: Working on it. 181 00:10:28,062 --> 00:10:29,759 BURNHAM: Owosekun, what else are scans telling us? 182 00:10:29,803 --> 00:10:32,283 Well, it looks like we're now inside the hyperfield. 183 00:10:32,327 --> 00:10:33,850 No sign of the DOTs. 184 00:10:33,894 --> 00:10:36,810 There's a solar system in here, three gas giant planets. 185 00:10:36,853 --> 00:10:39,595 Mass and chemical composition are all identical. 186 00:10:39,639 --> 00:10:42,076 The orb is taking us to one of the planets. 187 00:10:42,119 --> 00:10:43,294 We're like a bug in a jar. 188 00:10:43,338 --> 00:10:44,861 BURNHAM: Lieutenant Christopher, 189 00:10:44,905 --> 00:10:46,471 tell Stamets to assemble a team and figure out a way 190 00:10:46,515 --> 00:10:48,038 to get us out of this thing. 191 00:10:48,082 --> 00:10:49,779 Aye, Captain. 192 00:11:01,443 --> 00:11:03,445 I'm alone now. We can speak. 193 00:11:03,488 --> 00:11:04,751 We've got no weapons, shields or propulsion. 194 00:11:04,794 --> 00:11:06,361 NDOYE: Same withDiscovery. 195 00:11:06,404 --> 00:11:08,189 -What the hell happened? -We sent a hydrocarbon message 196 00:11:08,232 --> 00:11:11,235 to the Ten-C, the hyperfield captured us in this orb. 197 00:11:11,279 --> 00:11:12,715 That's all I know. 198 00:11:12,759 --> 00:11:14,586 Any idea if Zora's picked up on our presence yet? 199 00:11:14,630 --> 00:11:17,285 Not that I've heard, but I'll look into it. 200 00:11:17,328 --> 00:11:20,201 -Have you found the DMA's power source? -TARKA: Just did. 201 00:11:20,244 --> 00:11:22,464 Scans show it's on the far edge of the hyperfield, 202 00:11:22,507 --> 00:11:24,945 in a casement of silicon-ellanium alloy. 203 00:11:24,988 --> 00:11:28,122 Once we breach that, we can simply pull it out. 204 00:11:28,165 --> 00:11:29,732 Was expecting something a little more surgical. 205 00:11:29,776 --> 00:11:31,778 Take a look at the functional flows here. 206 00:11:32,604 --> 00:11:34,345 It'll work. 207 00:11:34,389 --> 00:11:36,696 The DMA'll stop immediately. 208 00:11:38,480 --> 00:11:40,569 Okay. 209 00:11:40,612 --> 00:11:44,138 -General, you'll keep us posted? -Of course. 210 00:11:44,181 --> 00:11:45,400 One more thing. 211 00:11:45,443 --> 00:11:46,749 How's Michael? 212 00:11:46,793 --> 00:11:49,491 Scared, same as the rest of us. 213 00:11:49,534 --> 00:11:51,449 She just hides it better. 214 00:11:51,493 --> 00:11:53,451 I have to go. 215 00:11:54,191 --> 00:11:55,758 Hey. What are you doing? 216 00:11:57,194 --> 00:11:59,327 Just making some adjustments to the energy-transfer rate 217 00:11:59,370 --> 00:12:01,764 so my transporter will work when I hook it to the power source. 218 00:12:01,808 --> 00:12:04,027 Why don't you find a way to get us out of the orb first? 219 00:12:05,289 --> 00:12:08,989 I'll work on systems, get us back on line. 220 00:12:37,321 --> 00:12:39,759 ♪ 221 00:12:52,249 --> 00:12:54,077 [whispers]: Come on. 222 00:12:55,078 --> 00:12:56,123 Come on. 223 00:12:57,341 --> 00:12:58,734 Shit. 224 00:12:58,778 --> 00:13:00,518 Captain, the orb we're in has stopped moving. 225 00:13:00,562 --> 00:13:01,693 Looks like we're in the upper layers 226 00:13:01,737 --> 00:13:02,912 of the planet's atmosphere. 227 00:13:02,956 --> 00:13:05,654 Sensors show life signs all around us. 228 00:13:05,697 --> 00:13:07,264 Hundreds of them. 229 00:13:07,308 --> 00:13:08,831 They're also scanning us. 230 00:13:08,875 --> 00:13:10,224 Every millimeter of the bridge. 231 00:13:10,267 --> 00:13:11,834 Any progress restoring systems? 232 00:13:11,878 --> 00:13:13,444 Engineering says that the orb is 233 00:13:13,488 --> 00:13:14,750 somehow keeping them powered down. 234 00:13:14,794 --> 00:13:16,360 Nothing they've tried has worked. 235 00:13:16,404 --> 00:13:17,840 Have them try something else. 236 00:13:17,884 --> 00:13:19,146 SARU [over comm]: Captain, we need you 237 00:13:19,189 --> 00:13:21,844 for a first contact discussion. 238 00:13:21,888 --> 00:13:23,237 Commander Rhys, you have the conn. 239 00:13:23,280 --> 00:13:24,542 Let me know if anything changes. 240 00:13:25,456 --> 00:13:28,198 STAMETS: She says there's a malfunction in her system somewhere, 241 00:13:28,242 --> 00:13:31,593 but I checked the logs, Zora ran diagnostics, 242 00:13:31,636 --> 00:13:33,247 nothing seemed out of the ordinary. 243 00:13:33,290 --> 00:13:36,946 Well, sometimes getting to the root cause of a feeling 244 00:13:36,990 --> 00:13:39,296 is helped by focusing on the feeling itself. 245 00:13:39,340 --> 00:13:40,471 We'll talk. 246 00:13:40,515 --> 00:13:42,038 I appreciate that. 247 00:13:42,082 --> 00:13:43,257 Thank you. 248 00:13:43,300 --> 00:13:46,042 Hugh. Are you all right? 249 00:13:46,086 --> 00:13:48,262 Yeah, I just... 250 00:13:48,305 --> 00:13:51,134 I keep thinking about what I felt down on that planet. 251 00:13:51,178 --> 00:13:54,616 Peace, calm, comfort. 252 00:13:54,659 --> 00:13:57,271 It's been a long time since I had that, and... 253 00:13:57,314 --> 00:13:59,621 I'm not sure how to get back there, you know? 254 00:13:59,664 --> 00:14:02,058 Well, I need to get back to Adira and the team. 255 00:14:02,102 --> 00:14:05,627 But when this is all over, we're taking a vacation. 256 00:14:05,670 --> 00:14:08,195 -[chuckles] -Just the two of us. 257 00:14:08,238 --> 00:14:09,718 Deal. 258 00:14:13,678 --> 00:14:16,159 All right, let's get started. 259 00:14:16,203 --> 00:14:17,639 ZORA: How? 260 00:14:17,682 --> 00:14:20,120 Well, we'll play the Trill game while we talk. 261 00:14:20,163 --> 00:14:21,208 Helped you before. 262 00:14:21,251 --> 00:14:22,992 I'll set it up for us. 263 00:14:25,342 --> 00:14:27,997 RILLAK: But why would the Ten-C bring us in here, 264 00:14:28,041 --> 00:14:32,784 scan us extensively, and then not even engage with us? 265 00:14:32,828 --> 00:14:34,569 I might speculate that they are 266 00:14:34,612 --> 00:14:37,920 attempting to understand our technology before proceeding. 267 00:14:37,964 --> 00:14:41,228 Speculation is of little use in this moment. 268 00:14:41,271 --> 00:14:42,882 We require answers. 269 00:14:44,971 --> 00:14:47,364 Could it be that they're using a communication frequency 270 00:14:47,408 --> 00:14:49,801 -we're unaware of? -More likely they're waiting 271 00:14:49,845 --> 00:14:52,065 for us to communicate a sense of purpose. 272 00:14:52,108 --> 00:14:55,764 Our message conveyed no intent, merely a lack of threat. 273 00:14:55,807 --> 00:14:56,983 NDOYE: We cannot hope to conduct 274 00:14:57,026 --> 00:14:58,854 effective diplomacy as prisoners. 275 00:14:58,898 --> 00:15:01,857 Communication is our only option right now. 276 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:04,164 We don't even know how to get them to speak to us. 277 00:15:08,429 --> 00:15:09,952 BURNHAM: I have an idea. 278 00:15:09,996 --> 00:15:11,867 For centuries, it's been Federation tradition 279 00:15:11,911 --> 00:15:14,348 to present a gift during first contact 280 00:15:14,391 --> 00:15:15,784 as a way of building trust. 281 00:15:15,827 --> 00:15:18,700 Stamets collected a few samples of boronite 282 00:15:18,743 --> 00:15:20,049 from the site of the DMA implosion. 283 00:15:20,093 --> 00:15:22,922 Gift-giving can be culturally complex. 284 00:15:22,965 --> 00:15:26,012 The Ten-C may not perceive it as we intend. 285 00:15:26,055 --> 00:15:27,927 It's the only thing we know for sure they want. 286 00:15:29,015 --> 00:15:30,494 I'm not sure what other choice we have. 287 00:15:30,538 --> 00:15:31,887 Hmm. 288 00:15:31,931 --> 00:15:35,369 H-How could we possibly deliver it? 289 00:15:36,196 --> 00:15:38,894 We could beam the particles directly onto the orb membrane. 290 00:15:38,938 --> 00:15:41,897 It sized itself to fit our ship. 291 00:15:41,941 --> 00:15:43,768 It has to have sensor capabilities. 292 00:15:47,816 --> 00:15:50,210 Let's give it a shot. 293 00:15:56,999 --> 00:16:00,350 Engines, shields, weapons, all still down. 294 00:16:02,222 --> 00:16:04,093 Nothing's working. 295 00:16:04,137 --> 00:16:06,748 TARKA: The Ten-C must be blocking those systems. Don't worry. 296 00:16:06,791 --> 00:16:08,619 They'll come back once I get us out of this orb. 297 00:16:08,663 --> 00:16:10,186 You found a way? 298 00:16:10,230 --> 00:16:12,058 When a nightsprey's done nesting, 299 00:16:12,101 --> 00:16:15,278 there's only one way to leave the jajtspat. 300 00:16:16,976 --> 00:16:18,803 RENO: Hey. 301 00:16:19,804 --> 00:16:21,893 Why exactly did you team up with that guy? 302 00:16:21,937 --> 00:16:25,462 He seems a couple of cherries short of a sundae. 303 00:16:25,506 --> 00:16:29,597 He lost someone and made a vow to get back to him. 304 00:16:29,640 --> 00:16:31,991 I respect that. 305 00:16:33,775 --> 00:16:35,603 My mentor, Cleveland Booker, used to say 306 00:16:35,646 --> 00:16:38,606 the measure of someone is in how they honor their promises. 307 00:16:38,649 --> 00:16:40,042 RENO: You share a name with someone? 308 00:16:40,086 --> 00:16:42,044 That's not confusing at all. 309 00:16:42,871 --> 00:16:46,005 He's not called Book anymore. 310 00:16:47,876 --> 00:16:49,965 In the courier world, trust is everything. 311 00:16:50,009 --> 00:16:52,794 Trust that someone will do the job you paid them for, 312 00:16:52,837 --> 00:16:55,710 not rip you off or sell you out. 313 00:16:57,364 --> 00:17:01,107 The name Cleveland Booker earned trust for generations, 314 00:17:01,150 --> 00:17:02,978 passed from one to another. 315 00:17:03,022 --> 00:17:05,328 Mine was the fourth in the line. 316 00:17:05,372 --> 00:17:07,809 When he retired, 317 00:17:07,852 --> 00:17:09,854 he gave his name and his clients to me. 318 00:17:12,944 --> 00:17:14,816 I became the fifth. 319 00:17:14,859 --> 00:17:16,948 You think he'd approve of Tarka? 320 00:17:16,992 --> 00:17:20,039 I think he'd understand him. 321 00:17:26,045 --> 00:17:29,874 When my wife died, I needed a focus. 322 00:17:29,918 --> 00:17:32,660 So I joined the Hiawatha. 323 00:17:32,703 --> 00:17:35,706 After we crashed, 324 00:17:35,750 --> 00:17:40,494 there was an ensign, horribly burned. 325 00:17:40,537 --> 00:17:43,497 He begged me to let him go. 326 00:17:43,540 --> 00:17:47,196 I told him it was my duty to keep him alive. 327 00:17:48,632 --> 00:17:52,723 I kept replicating skin grafts. 328 00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:57,424 It took 11 days for him to die. 329 00:17:57,467 --> 00:18:01,863 After he finally did, that's when I saw that 330 00:18:01,906 --> 00:18:06,520 his eyes were the same color as hers. 331 00:18:06,563 --> 00:18:08,957 The exact same green. 332 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:11,046 That is why I couldn't let him go. 333 00:18:11,090 --> 00:18:13,918 Not because of him, because of me. 334 00:18:16,138 --> 00:18:20,229 You and Tarka have made some dubious choices, 335 00:18:20,273 --> 00:18:23,711 because you're both in pain, and you can't see it. 336 00:18:23,754 --> 00:18:26,888 I see you're trying to work on me. 337 00:18:27,976 --> 00:18:29,934 Doesn't mean I'm wrong. 338 00:18:34,330 --> 00:18:36,506 How much longer until we're free? 339 00:18:36,550 --> 00:18:38,117 TARKA: Soon. 340 00:18:39,248 --> 00:18:40,858 SARU: The boronite has been sent. 341 00:18:40,902 --> 00:18:42,904 No response yet, Captain. 342 00:18:43,731 --> 00:18:46,908 You're feeling it out as you go, adapting, making choices. 343 00:18:46,951 --> 00:18:49,084 I respect that. 344 00:18:49,128 --> 00:18:51,173 But a soldier has to accept when they've hit a wall. 345 00:18:51,217 --> 00:18:54,133 That's when the truly hard choices need to be made. 346 00:18:56,309 --> 00:18:59,138 I used to think there was no wall. 347 00:18:59,181 --> 00:19:02,315 As captain, my experience has taught me otherwise. 348 00:19:03,403 --> 00:19:05,796 General, we haven't hit it yet. 349 00:19:13,064 --> 00:19:14,544 ZORA: Captain, scans show changes 350 00:19:14,588 --> 00:19:17,156 to the orb membrane near the shuttle bay. 351 00:19:20,246 --> 00:19:21,943 BURNHAM: Here we go. 352 00:19:37,959 --> 00:19:39,787 Something is coming. 353 00:19:39,830 --> 00:19:41,310 A life-form. 354 00:19:46,663 --> 00:19:48,970 ♪ 355 00:20:05,247 --> 00:20:07,945 Seems they've decided to say hello. 356 00:20:16,519 --> 00:20:20,697 It has visual receptors and pheromone glands. 357 00:20:21,742 --> 00:20:25,136 Not sure if these are auditory receptors or electrical sensors. 358 00:20:25,180 --> 00:20:29,140 Its brain structure is wildly unusual. 359 00:20:29,967 --> 00:20:32,709 The universal translator won't be helpful. 360 00:20:33,971 --> 00:20:36,147 So we'll have to learn another way to talk to each other. 361 00:20:36,191 --> 00:20:38,324 ZORA: Captain, the being is excreting 362 00:20:38,367 --> 00:20:40,891 a mist of large organic molecule clusters. 363 00:20:40,935 --> 00:20:43,633 -BURNHAM: Can you analyze them, Zora? -Of course. 364 00:20:43,677 --> 00:20:46,941 All of the supramolecules are identical. 365 00:20:46,984 --> 00:20:50,249 Each is comprised of dozens of the same hydrocarbons 366 00:20:50,292 --> 00:20:51,859 you found on their home planet. 367 00:20:51,902 --> 00:20:54,209 Which hydrocarbons, exactly? 368 00:20:54,253 --> 00:20:58,909 Each molecule is 25% joy, 22% sadness, 369 00:20:58,953 --> 00:21:03,044 17% peacefulness, 14% irritation, 370 00:21:03,087 --> 00:21:06,439 12% surprise and ten percent fear. 371 00:21:06,482 --> 00:21:09,659 That's six of the 16 emotions we know they can feel. 372 00:21:09,703 --> 00:21:11,139 It's nonsensical. 373 00:21:11,182 --> 00:21:13,707 Perhaps it is attempting to convey all six emotions 374 00:21:13,750 --> 00:21:15,361 simultaneously. 375 00:21:17,363 --> 00:21:19,365 [whirring] 376 00:21:23,412 --> 00:21:26,372 Incredible. What could that mean? 377 00:21:26,415 --> 00:21:30,071 That complex of a pattern has to be for communication, somehow. 378 00:21:32,639 --> 00:21:34,249 ZORA: You may be right, Captain. 379 00:21:34,293 --> 00:21:37,165 The light pattern was identical both times. 380 00:21:37,208 --> 00:21:40,342 If that's their language, then the hydrocarbons 381 00:21:40,386 --> 00:21:44,346 must convey emotional inflection and context. 382 00:21:44,390 --> 00:21:47,001 We need to mirror the light pattern back to them. 383 00:21:47,044 --> 00:21:48,524 How will that move us forward? 384 00:21:48,568 --> 00:21:50,091 It'll show them we recognize this 385 00:21:50,134 --> 00:21:51,353 as an effort to communicate. 386 00:21:51,397 --> 00:21:53,442 From there, we'll need to find a way 387 00:21:53,486 --> 00:21:56,184 to convey simple and then more complex thoughts. 388 00:21:56,227 --> 00:21:59,753 Sounds like the start of a frighteningly long process. 389 00:21:59,796 --> 00:22:01,581 Could be. 390 00:22:01,624 --> 00:22:03,191 Hmm. 391 00:22:03,234 --> 00:22:05,106 Zora, can you project the light pattern back to the Ten-C? 392 00:22:05,149 --> 00:22:08,196 ZORA: Yes, Captain, I just need a moment. 393 00:22:10,329 --> 00:22:12,809 Something's happening near shuttle bay. 394 00:22:12,853 --> 00:22:14,202 Hey, take a look. 395 00:22:14,245 --> 00:22:16,683 Lights of some kind. 396 00:22:19,990 --> 00:22:21,775 What are they? 397 00:22:21,818 --> 00:22:23,254 Doesn't matter. 398 00:22:23,298 --> 00:22:25,300 You found us a way out? 399 00:22:25,344 --> 00:22:27,781 -[comm beeps] -NODYE: It's Ndoye. 400 00:22:27,824 --> 00:22:31,045 -We have a problem. -What is it? Is everyone okay? 401 00:22:31,088 --> 00:22:32,481 [sighs] Fine, 402 00:22:32,525 --> 00:22:34,222 except that the universal translators won't work, 403 00:22:34,265 --> 00:22:36,355 communication needs to start from scratch, 404 00:22:36,398 --> 00:22:39,575 and we have only 12 hours before the DMA reaches Earth. 405 00:22:40,402 --> 00:22:42,752 Won't take nearly that long to get us out of here, 406 00:22:42,796 --> 00:22:45,712 but we will need help pushing off Discovery. 407 00:22:45,755 --> 00:22:46,974 What kind of help? 408 00:22:47,017 --> 00:22:49,150 I need to ignite a plasma stream 409 00:22:49,193 --> 00:22:51,021 so I can burn a hole in the Ten-C's orb. 410 00:22:51,065 --> 00:22:53,850 From there, a simple reversed tractor beam will repel us 411 00:22:53,894 --> 00:22:56,157 back out of the hole, no engines required. 412 00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:57,811 NDOYE: Where do I come in? 413 00:22:57,854 --> 00:23:00,117 You'll hack Discovery'ssystems and vent the plasma 414 00:23:00,161 --> 00:23:01,684 through the starboard nacelle. 415 00:23:03,033 --> 00:23:04,339 You must be joking. 416 00:23:04,383 --> 00:23:05,949 TARKA: I assure you, I'm not. 417 00:23:05,993 --> 00:23:07,995 Feeding information is one thing. 418 00:23:08,038 --> 00:23:09,475 This is a betrayal. 419 00:23:09,518 --> 00:23:11,433 Well, if diplomacy starts working, we'll stand down, 420 00:23:11,477 --> 00:23:13,566 but right now, it sounds like we can't even say hello. 421 00:23:17,134 --> 00:23:19,267 This will stop the DMA. 422 00:23:20,311 --> 00:23:21,704 No one else has to die. 423 00:23:21,748 --> 00:23:23,880 Please. 424 00:23:23,924 --> 00:23:26,405 We can't do this without you. 425 00:23:28,494 --> 00:23:30,496 [sighs] Let me know when he's ready. 426 00:23:32,062 --> 00:23:35,631 Sending the override codes now. 427 00:23:35,675 --> 00:23:37,198 And, General... 428 00:23:37,241 --> 00:23:39,200 thank you. 429 00:23:41,420 --> 00:23:43,683 Once Zora projects the pattern back to them, 430 00:23:43,726 --> 00:23:45,859 hopefully the Ten-C respond with a new message. 431 00:23:45,902 --> 00:23:48,427 Mr. Saru, stand by for analysis. 432 00:23:48,470 --> 00:23:50,341 -Ready, Zora? -ZORA: I am. 433 00:23:50,385 --> 00:23:52,213 Sending the message now. 434 00:24:01,091 --> 00:24:03,354 ♪ 435 00:24:11,580 --> 00:24:13,843 What happened? Why is it leaving? 436 00:24:13,887 --> 00:24:16,193 Did Zora replicate the light pattern exactly? 437 00:24:16,237 --> 00:24:17,891 She did. 438 00:24:17,934 --> 00:24:21,503 Uh, the Ten-C sent the same pattern back to us once again. 439 00:24:21,547 --> 00:24:22,939 Curious. 440 00:24:22,983 --> 00:24:25,551 Maybe they want us to answer back, not just mimic. 441 00:24:25,594 --> 00:24:29,293 It is possible they do not yet see us as sentient beings. 442 00:24:29,337 --> 00:24:31,905 We have a spaceship. We warped here. 443 00:24:31,948 --> 00:24:33,559 Clearly we're sentient. 444 00:24:33,602 --> 00:24:36,736 Compared to them, our technology's primitive. 445 00:24:36,779 --> 00:24:39,260 They've achieved level two on the Kardashev scale, 446 00:24:39,303 --> 00:24:40,740 maybe beyond. 447 00:24:40,783 --> 00:24:43,307 It's like comparing a human to a monkey with a rock. 448 00:24:43,351 --> 00:24:45,309 [Burnham sighs] 449 00:24:45,353 --> 00:24:48,443 Zora, compare the pattern to both Federation 450 00:24:48,487 --> 00:24:50,967 and non-Federation linguistic databases. 451 00:24:51,011 --> 00:24:53,535 ZORA: Great minds think alike, Captain. I was just doing so. 452 00:24:53,579 --> 00:24:56,538 Unfortunately, there's no known comparison. 453 00:24:56,582 --> 00:24:59,106 I'm not seeing the redundancy and patterning 454 00:24:59,149 --> 00:25:00,411 I'd expect from language, either. 455 00:25:00,455 --> 00:25:03,240 You're saying it's not a language? 456 00:25:03,284 --> 00:25:07,157 It may be, but it's unlike any I've ever encountered. 457 00:25:07,201 --> 00:25:09,420 We lack the tools to understand it, 458 00:25:09,464 --> 00:25:11,510 in which case, it may as well not be. 459 00:25:11,553 --> 00:25:14,948 Well, there is a pattern here, we just have to find it. 460 00:25:14,991 --> 00:25:17,559 SARU: Well, solving the hydrocarbon mystery required 461 00:25:17,603 --> 00:25:19,779 a variety of perspectives. 462 00:25:19,822 --> 00:25:22,869 Perhaps that would help us again? 463 00:25:25,088 --> 00:25:26,786 Detmer, Nilsson, Christopher, 464 00:25:26,829 --> 00:25:29,658 please report to shuttle bay, now. 465 00:25:30,441 --> 00:25:32,313 -[quiet chatter] -CULBER: Nice move. 466 00:25:32,356 --> 00:25:36,273 -Your sine wave is stabilized. -ZORA: The game's helping. 467 00:25:36,317 --> 00:25:38,580 I still can't identify the exact moment 468 00:25:38,624 --> 00:25:40,321 I started feeling so distracted, 469 00:25:40,364 --> 00:25:41,714 but I found an anomalous event 470 00:25:41,757 --> 00:25:44,238 that occurred around the same time: 471 00:25:44,281 --> 00:25:45,848 a replicator-system malfunction. 472 00:25:45,892 --> 00:25:47,241 Commander Reno fixed it. 473 00:25:47,284 --> 00:25:49,373 Oh, well, maybe she can shed some light. 474 00:25:49,417 --> 00:25:51,550 Commander Reno, it's Dr. Culber. 475 00:25:53,639 --> 00:25:55,336 Zora, where's Commander Reno? 476 00:25:55,379 --> 00:25:57,468 My sensors show her in Engineering. 477 00:25:57,512 --> 00:25:59,340 Oh. She's probably helping Paul figure out 478 00:25:59,383 --> 00:26:01,864 a way out of this orb. I'll talk to her. 479 00:26:02,822 --> 00:26:04,954 One of my professors at the Academy used to say 480 00:26:04,998 --> 00:26:08,523 that if a problem stumps you, examine your assumptions. 481 00:26:08,567 --> 00:26:10,960 Now, we're assuming that the hydrocarbons are 482 00:26:11,004 --> 00:26:12,962 only about emotions, but... 483 00:26:13,006 --> 00:26:15,617 what if it's also a language of some kind? 484 00:26:15,661 --> 00:26:17,445 How could the hydrocarbons contain 485 00:26:17,488 --> 00:26:19,403 emotional and semantic content? 486 00:26:19,447 --> 00:26:20,840 NILSSON: Maybe it's like music. 487 00:26:20,883 --> 00:26:23,451 A piano piece evokes emotion but also has 488 00:26:23,494 --> 00:26:25,671 a structure of pitches, note lengths, tempo. 489 00:26:25,714 --> 00:26:29,152 BURNHAM: Yes, what if the hydrocarbons are the structure? 490 00:26:29,196 --> 00:26:32,068 If each is a symbol, or a word, 491 00:26:32,112 --> 00:26:34,375 then the molecules themselves are the message. 492 00:26:34,418 --> 00:26:37,247 Zora, will you display a holo 493 00:26:37,291 --> 00:26:39,728 of one of the molecules we received? 494 00:26:40,816 --> 00:26:43,514 Okay, if we're meant to read this, 495 00:26:43,558 --> 00:26:45,386 how do we do it? Where do we start? 496 00:26:45,429 --> 00:26:47,170 Which direction do we go? 497 00:26:47,214 --> 00:26:51,261 It's like an encrypted message, but we're missing a key. 498 00:26:51,305 --> 00:26:54,656 Maybe the lights are a key. 499 00:26:54,700 --> 00:26:58,704 A star map is a 2D rendering to help us navigate 3D space. 500 00:26:58,747 --> 00:27:00,967 Maybe the Ten-C's light pattern is a map 501 00:27:01,010 --> 00:27:03,883 to help us read the hydrocarbons in a specific order. 502 00:27:03,926 --> 00:27:05,711 BURNHAM: Zora, show us the light pattern. 503 00:27:08,714 --> 00:27:11,978 Can you turn this into a 3D model 504 00:27:12,021 --> 00:27:14,894 using maximum brightness levels as the Z-axis variable? 505 00:27:14,937 --> 00:27:16,678 ZORA: Of course, Captain. 506 00:27:23,685 --> 00:27:26,383 If I move the light map over the molecule... 507 00:27:28,995 --> 00:27:31,040 [gasps] 508 00:27:32,476 --> 00:27:35,349 Zora, try the lights again. 509 00:27:37,656 --> 00:27:39,701 BURNHAM: And there we go. 510 00:27:39,745 --> 00:27:42,965 Now we can read the message in the order they intended. 511 00:27:43,009 --> 00:27:45,794 What it means to "read" a message, however... 512 00:27:45,838 --> 00:27:49,755 -Zora, start analyzing. -Yes, Captain. 513 00:27:49,798 --> 00:27:50,799 Thank you. 514 00:27:50,843 --> 00:27:53,323 I'll see you all on the bridge. 515 00:27:56,370 --> 00:27:57,893 [sighs] 516 00:27:57,937 --> 00:27:59,982 ♪ 517 00:28:03,725 --> 00:28:05,074 Hey, Book the Fifth, 518 00:28:05,118 --> 00:28:07,686 you've been replicating my licorice refill 519 00:28:07,729 --> 00:28:09,600 since the dawn of time. 520 00:28:09,644 --> 00:28:11,777 It was literally ten seconds. 521 00:28:16,956 --> 00:28:18,087 Be a gentleman. 522 00:28:18,131 --> 00:28:21,700 Hand that to me like the lady that I am. 523 00:28:25,094 --> 00:28:27,662 Your friend Tarka's gonna kill us all. 524 00:28:27,706 --> 00:28:28,968 What are you talking about? 525 00:28:29,011 --> 00:28:30,621 I saw his calculations. 526 00:28:30,665 --> 00:28:33,755 If he pulls the power source while the DMA's up and running, 527 00:28:33,799 --> 00:28:35,235 the hyperfield will implode, 528 00:28:35,278 --> 00:28:38,064 destroying everything and everyone inside of it. 529 00:28:38,107 --> 00:28:39,369 He said it'd be safe. 530 00:28:39,413 --> 00:28:40,806 He lied. 531 00:28:40,849 --> 00:28:43,025 And the subspace rift it'll leave near Earth 532 00:28:43,069 --> 00:28:46,594 will kill everyone almost as fast as the DMA would. 533 00:28:47,682 --> 00:28:48,857 You're just saying that so I'll let you out. 534 00:28:48,901 --> 00:28:50,685 Tell him to show you the math. 535 00:28:50,729 --> 00:28:52,513 His equations won't make any sense, 536 00:28:52,556 --> 00:28:54,515 but the look on his face will. 537 00:28:54,558 --> 00:28:58,388 Like I said, pain makes people blind. 538 00:28:58,432 --> 00:29:00,521 You need to make this right. 539 00:29:02,349 --> 00:29:04,568 ♪ 540 00:29:11,445 --> 00:29:13,055 BURNHAM: Uh, how are we doing, Zora? 541 00:29:13,099 --> 00:29:15,014 Were you able to decode the molecule? 542 00:29:15,057 --> 00:29:16,537 ZORA: I believe so. 543 00:29:16,580 --> 00:29:17,799 I assigned a letter to each of 544 00:29:17,843 --> 00:29:19,496 the individual hydrocarbons, 545 00:29:19,540 --> 00:29:22,848 and then placed them in the order designated by the lights. 546 00:29:22,891 --> 00:29:24,850 The resulting pattern seems to represent 547 00:29:24,893 --> 00:29:27,287 a series of mathematical equations. 548 00:29:27,330 --> 00:29:28,767 Of course. 549 00:29:28,810 --> 00:29:30,290 You say that like it's obvious. 550 00:29:30,333 --> 00:29:32,118 Take a look at this arrangement. 551 00:29:33,075 --> 00:29:37,297 Three of hydrocarbon A, one B, then one A. 552 00:29:37,340 --> 00:29:39,560 Four A's, one B, three A's. 553 00:29:39,603 --> 00:29:44,043 Here we have four A's, one B, two A's. 554 00:29:44,086 --> 00:29:45,522 That's the pattern. 555 00:29:45,566 --> 00:29:48,569 The first group of A's is always larger than the next. 556 00:29:48,612 --> 00:29:50,571 Indicating that the B compound in the middle 557 00:29:50,614 --> 00:29:53,008 means "greater than." 558 00:29:53,052 --> 00:29:55,576 Now, there are other patterns as well. 559 00:29:55,619 --> 00:29:56,751 T'RINA: Mr. Saru? 560 00:29:56,795 --> 00:29:58,274 SARU: Uh, simply put, 561 00:29:58,318 --> 00:30:01,147 they are trying to teach us a bridge language, 562 00:30:01,190 --> 00:30:03,323 -such as Lincos. -Exactly. 563 00:30:03,366 --> 00:30:04,454 Lincos? 564 00:30:04,498 --> 00:30:05,978 BURNHAM: A language based on math. 565 00:30:06,021 --> 00:30:08,589 The 21st-century Earth organization METI predicted 566 00:30:08,632 --> 00:30:11,853 that it would be helpful in extraplanetary communication. 567 00:30:11,897 --> 00:30:13,812 The Ten-C must think that their language is 568 00:30:13,855 --> 00:30:15,422 too complicated for us to understand, 569 00:30:15,465 --> 00:30:16,640 so they're using this simpler one. 570 00:30:16,684 --> 00:30:18,207 They're reaching back. 571 00:30:18,251 --> 00:30:21,471 From here, we can build all sorts of communication. 572 00:30:21,515 --> 00:30:23,996 If/then statements, complex logic. 573 00:30:24,039 --> 00:30:27,695 We need to show them that we understand. 574 00:30:28,783 --> 00:30:30,393 Can we send an equation of our own? 575 00:30:30,437 --> 00:30:33,092 If Zora gives me access to the ship's replicator, 576 00:30:33,135 --> 00:30:36,051 I can build a molecule and beam it directly onto the orb. 577 00:30:36,095 --> 00:30:38,445 Then she'd just need to show them 578 00:30:38,488 --> 00:30:40,055 the map of lights so they can read it. 579 00:30:40,099 --> 00:30:41,840 ZORA: I'd be happy to assist, Doctor. 580 00:30:41,883 --> 00:30:44,277 Great. Get to work, both of you. 581 00:30:44,320 --> 00:30:47,758 NDOYE: President T'Rina, may I have a word? 582 00:30:50,544 --> 00:30:53,373 Shouldn't we be using this time to try and get out of the orb? 583 00:30:53,416 --> 00:30:55,679 Everything all right? 584 00:30:55,723 --> 00:30:58,900 It seemed we were getting along so well, 585 00:30:58,944 --> 00:31:01,250 but at the meeting earlier, ah-- 586 00:31:01,294 --> 00:31:03,252 she was rather strident. 587 00:31:05,602 --> 00:31:08,170 Ah. But there are more important things. 588 00:31:08,214 --> 00:31:10,042 It's not surprising. 589 00:31:10,085 --> 00:31:11,608 Logic above all. 590 00:31:11,652 --> 00:31:15,264 Vulcans often overcompensate in public to prove a point, 591 00:31:15,308 --> 00:31:17,963 especially when close relationships are involved. 592 00:31:19,529 --> 00:31:21,227 Sarek used to do it all the time. 593 00:31:21,270 --> 00:31:22,924 It drove me crazy. 594 00:31:22,968 --> 00:31:24,404 Ah. 595 00:31:24,447 --> 00:31:27,363 This context is most appreciated. 596 00:31:27,407 --> 00:31:28,887 [Burnham chuckles] 597 00:31:28,930 --> 00:31:30,671 Happy to serve as a translator whenever you need. 598 00:31:30,714 --> 00:31:32,891 HIRAI: Message is ready. 599 00:31:32,934 --> 00:31:36,677 How do we feel about "four plus five equals nine"? 600 00:31:36,720 --> 00:31:38,331 I love math. 601 00:31:38,374 --> 00:31:39,985 Let's just hope it's enough to bring them back. 602 00:31:40,028 --> 00:31:41,943 BOOK: You said no one would get hurt. 603 00:31:41,987 --> 00:31:45,033 You've already given up so much for this. 604 00:31:45,077 --> 00:31:46,165 I didn't... 605 00:31:47,644 --> 00:31:49,385 I didn't want to make it harder for you. 606 00:31:49,429 --> 00:31:51,561 You lied! 607 00:31:52,998 --> 00:31:54,956 What matters is we're stopping the DMA. 608 00:31:55,000 --> 00:31:57,132 I won't do to the Ten-C what they did to Kwejian. 609 00:31:57,176 --> 00:32:00,048 And I sure as hell won't put Discoveryat risk. 610 00:32:00,092 --> 00:32:04,357 You're talking like it's certain the hyperfield will implode. 611 00:32:04,400 --> 00:32:06,011 Maybe it won't. 612 00:32:06,054 --> 00:32:09,362 Besides, total implosion will take a good three minutes or so. 613 00:32:09,405 --> 00:32:12,104 That's enough time for us to warp to safety-- 614 00:32:12,147 --> 00:32:13,844 for Discoveryto get away, too. 615 00:32:13,888 --> 00:32:16,673 -Maybe even the Ten-C. -What about Earth? 616 00:32:16,717 --> 00:32:18,240 By my calculations, 617 00:32:18,284 --> 00:32:20,634 the void will take a month to reach the planet. 618 00:32:22,027 --> 00:32:23,854 That's plenty of time for their scientists to find 619 00:32:23,898 --> 00:32:25,900 -some sort of solution. -No, you should've told me. 620 00:32:25,944 --> 00:32:27,858 This has to be a last resort. 621 00:32:27,902 --> 00:32:31,079 -I'm telling Ndoye to stand down. -No! 622 00:32:32,994 --> 00:32:34,865 No. 623 00:32:34,909 --> 00:32:36,911 In 40 minutes, we're getting out of this orb. 624 00:32:36,955 --> 00:32:38,913 We have ten hours before the DMA starts to hit. 625 00:32:38,957 --> 00:32:40,915 -And who knows what'll happen in that time? -Okay, we need to give 626 00:32:40,959 --> 00:32:42,569 -first contact more time before... -We have to do something 627 00:32:42,612 --> 00:32:44,049 -while we can! -...we start something we can't stop! 628 00:32:45,572 --> 00:32:47,356 Step away! 629 00:32:47,400 --> 00:32:49,880 Stay away from the consoles. 630 00:32:49,924 --> 00:32:52,535 I cannot do that, not when I'm this close. 631 00:32:52,579 --> 00:32:53,667 This is my ship. 632 00:32:53,710 --> 00:32:55,103 SHIP COMPUTER: Warning. 633 00:32:55,147 --> 00:32:56,670 [grunts] 634 00:32:56,713 --> 00:32:58,715 [Book groaning] 635 00:33:01,980 --> 00:33:03,807 SARU: The Ten-C are back. 636 00:33:04,634 --> 00:33:07,420 It seems the message was a success. 637 00:33:07,463 --> 00:33:09,378 ZORA: We're receiving new molecules. 638 00:33:09,422 --> 00:33:13,992 Sending the hydrocarbon analysis to your holoPADD, Dr. Hirai. 639 00:33:15,471 --> 00:33:18,300 HARAI: Applying the light pattern to decode. 640 00:33:20,737 --> 00:33:24,176 It's more mathematical equations. 641 00:33:24,219 --> 00:33:26,613 -All of them equaling nine. -RILLAK: Oh. 642 00:33:26,656 --> 00:33:29,398 We have started to communicate. 643 00:33:29,442 --> 00:33:31,052 Well done, all. 644 00:33:31,096 --> 00:33:33,750 ZORA: Captain, an object is approaching. 645 00:33:49,505 --> 00:33:50,811 Mr. Saru? 646 00:33:53,074 --> 00:33:56,817 I register no radiation or toxins. 647 00:33:56,860 --> 00:34:00,299 Uh, the exterior is coated in the hydrocarbon 648 00:34:00,342 --> 00:34:01,865 for peacefulness. 649 00:34:01,909 --> 00:34:06,218 The interior contains a breathable atmosphere. 650 00:34:12,441 --> 00:34:15,096 That's how they want to keep talking. 651 00:34:16,663 --> 00:34:19,013 They want us to go inside. 652 00:34:19,057 --> 00:34:21,059 [grunts] 653 00:34:23,148 --> 00:34:24,236 [gasping] 654 00:34:24,279 --> 00:34:28,022 More defense improvements. Well done. 655 00:34:28,066 --> 00:34:31,678 TARAK: Book, come on. 656 00:34:31,721 --> 00:34:34,942 -Please, stop. -You first. 657 00:34:36,378 --> 00:34:38,337 [Book grunts] 658 00:34:38,380 --> 00:34:41,122 [groaning] 659 00:34:46,214 --> 00:34:48,956 I'm sorry. I have to take this badge. 660 00:35:01,751 --> 00:35:04,363 I never wanted this, Book. Ever. 661 00:35:05,364 --> 00:35:06,756 [Book sighs] 662 00:35:10,847 --> 00:35:12,588 [groaning] 663 00:35:13,415 --> 00:35:16,375 I've had two real friends in my life. 664 00:35:16,418 --> 00:35:18,246 [scoffs] 665 00:35:19,204 --> 00:35:22,120 And you were one of them. 666 00:35:24,034 --> 00:35:26,472 You have a funny way of showing it. 667 00:35:34,610 --> 00:35:36,873 What you're doing is wrong. 668 00:35:40,660 --> 00:35:42,923 30 minutes left. 669 00:35:42,966 --> 00:35:45,926 Then we're out of this orb and on our way. 670 00:35:46,753 --> 00:35:48,755 We can't be sure it's even safe to go inside. 671 00:35:48,798 --> 00:35:51,714 If they wanted to hurt us, they could've done it already. 672 00:35:51,758 --> 00:35:53,107 And if diplomacy fails, 673 00:35:53,151 --> 00:35:54,935 the consequences will be far greater 674 00:35:54,978 --> 00:35:57,329 than any immediate risk to us. 675 00:36:00,158 --> 00:36:01,507 I'll go. 676 00:36:05,250 --> 00:36:08,601 Captain Burnham, Mr. Saru, I'd like you to join me. 677 00:36:08,644 --> 00:36:10,951 Your skill set as a xenoanthropologist 678 00:36:10,994 --> 00:36:13,475 and a linguist will be invaluable. 679 00:36:14,476 --> 00:36:15,564 Dr. Hirai, 680 00:36:15,608 --> 00:36:18,176 I'd ask that you stay. 681 00:36:19,655 --> 00:36:23,920 If... something happens, 682 00:36:23,964 --> 00:36:27,837 you should resume diplomacy without us. 683 00:36:33,016 --> 00:36:34,888 President T'Rina, General Ndoye, 684 00:36:34,931 --> 00:36:38,631 your presence would be welcome, 685 00:36:38,674 --> 00:36:40,981 as the delegates whose planets are 686 00:36:41,024 --> 00:36:42,722 under the most direct threat. 687 00:36:42,765 --> 00:36:48,118 I will advocate for my planet, whatever is required. 688 00:36:49,337 --> 00:36:52,471 I have faith you'll convey the necessary message. 689 00:36:52,514 --> 00:36:55,125 I'm of greater use here on the outside. 690 00:36:55,865 --> 00:36:57,650 Very well. 691 00:36:57,693 --> 00:37:02,350 Zora shouldn't come, given all the unknowns. 692 00:37:02,394 --> 00:37:03,656 Agreed. 693 00:37:03,699 --> 00:37:05,832 SARU: I will assemble a portable transporter unit 694 00:37:05,875 --> 00:37:07,616 and some samples of the hydrocarbons. 695 00:37:07,660 --> 00:37:09,792 Uh, perhaps Commander Stamets can suggest 696 00:37:09,836 --> 00:37:11,185 something to project a light map. 697 00:37:11,229 --> 00:37:12,969 Actually, have him handle all of that. 698 00:37:14,232 --> 00:37:16,495 I need to borrow you for a moment. 699 00:37:16,538 --> 00:37:19,324 You're the only one I can say this to. 700 00:37:19,367 --> 00:37:22,892 But I think it needs to be said. 701 00:37:25,155 --> 00:37:27,767 The Ten-C... 702 00:37:27,810 --> 00:37:30,596 they hold all the cards here. 703 00:37:32,467 --> 00:37:37,124 I feel like everything is just... 704 00:37:37,167 --> 00:37:40,475 slipping through my fingers. 705 00:37:40,519 --> 00:37:43,783 I have also struggled when I feel a lack of control. 706 00:37:43,826 --> 00:37:46,220 Mm. 707 00:37:46,264 --> 00:37:50,137 Yet it is something with which we must make peace. 708 00:37:52,313 --> 00:37:56,056 Strangely enough, Mr. Tarka showed me a technique 709 00:37:56,099 --> 00:38:00,713 that has proven helpful, though unorthodox. 710 00:38:00,756 --> 00:38:02,976 What is it? 711 00:38:03,019 --> 00:38:07,067 Well, simply put... yelling. 712 00:38:08,721 --> 00:38:11,158 I could demonstrate. 713 00:38:12,551 --> 00:38:14,553 Okay. 714 00:38:14,596 --> 00:38:16,381 [clears throat] 715 00:38:16,424 --> 00:38:17,599 [inhales deeply] 716 00:38:17,643 --> 00:38:20,298 [yells] 717 00:38:24,127 --> 00:38:25,390 -I'm sorry. -No. 718 00:38:25,433 --> 00:38:26,782 Don't be. 719 00:38:26,826 --> 00:38:28,175 It's not even close to the weirdest thing 720 00:38:28,218 --> 00:38:30,177 that's happened today. 721 00:38:37,793 --> 00:38:40,405 [screams] 722 00:38:40,448 --> 00:38:42,624 [both screaming] 723 00:38:43,799 --> 00:38:47,455 -[whimpers] -[laughing] 724 00:38:50,980 --> 00:38:52,721 Hmm. 725 00:38:52,765 --> 00:38:54,201 I think I needed that. 726 00:38:54,244 --> 00:38:56,246 -Mm-hmm. -[Grudge meows] 727 00:38:56,290 --> 00:38:58,640 Apparently, Grudge did not need that. 728 00:38:58,684 --> 00:39:00,729 [laughter] 729 00:39:03,341 --> 00:39:06,735 There is no one I would rather go into this with. 730 00:39:07,562 --> 00:39:11,566 It is an honor to be at your side, today and always. 731 00:39:12,828 --> 00:39:14,569 Aw... 732 00:39:17,833 --> 00:39:20,227 [Grudge yowls softly] 733 00:39:22,447 --> 00:39:25,493 Zora, are you positive Reno's in here? 734 00:39:25,537 --> 00:39:27,843 ZORA: My sensors say she's present. 735 00:39:27,887 --> 00:39:31,412 We've been in here all day, and I haven't seen her once. 736 00:39:31,456 --> 00:39:33,762 I... Maybe Paul found her. 737 00:39:33,806 --> 00:39:37,157 -He should be back soon. -He is on his way back now, Ensign. 738 00:39:37,200 --> 00:39:39,246 This is so strange. 739 00:39:53,086 --> 00:39:55,480 -Is that her badge? -Yeah, look. 740 00:39:55,523 --> 00:39:57,438 ZORA: I'm receiving full biometric data, 741 00:39:57,482 --> 00:39:59,484 even though she's not wearing it. 742 00:39:59,527 --> 00:40:01,094 Very odd. 743 00:40:01,137 --> 00:40:04,445 I'll run an analysis subroutine to locate the malfunction. 744 00:40:04,489 --> 00:40:07,187 And we should page her, too. 745 00:40:07,230 --> 00:40:09,276 She's got to be on the ship somewhere. 746 00:40:09,319 --> 00:40:12,671 ZORA: Commander Jett Reno, please report to Engineering. 747 00:40:12,714 --> 00:40:15,369 -Commander Reno. -Madam President. 748 00:40:16,501 --> 00:40:18,459 If it helps to hear this, I... 749 00:40:18,503 --> 00:40:20,809 I do not believe we have cause to fear. 750 00:40:21,984 --> 00:40:24,378 I wish I could say the same. 751 00:40:25,510 --> 00:40:28,861 I must admit, I am not certain how to step into danger 752 00:40:28,904 --> 00:40:32,430 with one for whom I have such personal fondness. 753 00:40:33,300 --> 00:40:35,476 Perhaps this is one of the reasons 754 00:40:35,520 --> 00:40:38,653 I avoid closeness with others. 755 00:40:39,915 --> 00:40:41,700 Uh... 756 00:40:42,483 --> 00:40:44,311 -Mr. Saru. -Oh. 757 00:40:44,354 --> 00:40:47,183 -From Commander Stamets. -Ah, thank you. 758 00:40:52,493 --> 00:40:54,234 BURNHAM: All right. 759 00:40:54,277 --> 00:40:56,758 ♪ 760 00:41:00,545 --> 00:41:02,372 Let's go. 761 00:41:22,218 --> 00:41:24,394 ♪ 762 00:41:35,188 --> 00:41:37,451 ♪ 763 00:41:47,461 --> 00:41:51,030 T'RINA: Were we beamed onto the bridge? 764 00:41:51,073 --> 00:41:53,206 Where is everyone? 765 00:41:53,249 --> 00:41:56,470 I believe it is... a replica. 766 00:41:57,993 --> 00:42:01,301 The Ten-C created an environment 767 00:42:01,344 --> 00:42:04,130 where they thought we'd be comfortable. 768 00:42:04,173 --> 00:42:06,741 We've lost contact with Discovery. 769 00:42:07,699 --> 00:42:09,396 We're on our own. 770 00:42:10,528 --> 00:42:13,748 -[electrical trilling] -Not entirely. 771 00:42:22,017 --> 00:42:23,802 An isolytic weapon. 772 00:42:29,372 --> 00:42:30,722 It's not armed. 773 00:42:30,765 --> 00:42:33,638 They must've built it from data they collected 774 00:42:33,681 --> 00:42:36,162 on the one Tarka detonated in the DMA. 775 00:42:36,205 --> 00:42:38,338 Is it intended as a threat? 776 00:42:38,381 --> 00:42:42,385 Or a gift, in return for boronite? 777 00:42:43,952 --> 00:42:46,215 [sensor beeps] 778 00:42:49,088 --> 00:42:50,829 Sensors show they have sent 779 00:42:50,872 --> 00:42:54,180 a mist of molecules onto the viewscreen. 780 00:42:54,223 --> 00:42:56,312 And there are the lights. 781 00:43:05,713 --> 00:43:07,367 I will translate the message. 782 00:43:13,678 --> 00:43:16,419 178 plus 783 00:43:16,463 --> 00:43:19,466 this mathematical equation equals 784 00:43:19,509 --> 00:43:22,251 a curiosity hydrocarbon. 785 00:43:22,295 --> 00:43:23,905 Is the message about the weapon? 786 00:43:23,949 --> 00:43:27,692 178 is the atomic number for isolynium. 787 00:43:27,735 --> 00:43:31,217 I believe this equation is an expression of volume 788 00:43:31,260 --> 00:43:34,916 for a convex lens-like shape. 789 00:43:38,311 --> 00:43:40,530 The DMA. 790 00:43:41,880 --> 00:43:46,449 Isolytic weapon plus DMA equals curiosity. 791 00:43:46,493 --> 00:43:48,408 It's a question. 792 00:43:48,451 --> 00:43:49,975 They put the weapon here to help us understand. 793 00:43:50,018 --> 00:43:52,717 They want to know why the weapon was put in the DMA. 794 00:43:52,760 --> 00:43:54,588 This implies they may be unaware 795 00:43:54,632 --> 00:43:56,808 of the damage the DMA has caused. 796 00:43:56,851 --> 00:43:59,549 Well, our response needs to make them understand. 797 00:43:59,593 --> 00:44:01,421 They need to make it stop. 798 00:44:01,464 --> 00:44:02,814 BURNHAM: Okay. 799 00:44:02,857 --> 00:44:05,904 Let's figure out how to say that with math. 800 00:44:12,432 --> 00:44:15,174 [sighs] 801 00:44:15,217 --> 00:44:16,610 [comm chirps] 802 00:44:16,654 --> 00:44:18,264 Booker, it's Ndoye. 803 00:44:18,307 --> 00:44:20,614 Your captain and a team went to talk with the Ten-C 804 00:44:20,658 --> 00:44:22,050 and now they're gone. 805 00:44:22,094 --> 00:44:23,965 Scans can't find the orb they entered into. 806 00:44:24,009 --> 00:44:25,184 Can you see it at all? 807 00:44:25,227 --> 00:44:26,925 Tell her to stand down. 808 00:44:26,968 --> 00:44:29,710 -Give the talks a chance. -NDOYE: Booker, do you copy? 809 00:44:29,754 --> 00:44:31,364 They could be dead for all we know. 810 00:44:31,407 --> 00:44:33,888 If the Ten-C wanted to kill any of us, we'd already be dead. 811 00:44:33,932 --> 00:44:36,717 Assuming they do come back, we have no idea when that'll be. 812 00:44:36,761 --> 00:44:41,113 It could be hours. Weeks? Years? 813 00:44:41,156 --> 00:44:42,680 Tarka, don't! 814 00:44:47,032 --> 00:44:48,816 [sighs] 815 00:44:57,303 --> 00:44:58,739 It's done. 816 00:44:58,783 --> 00:45:01,307 Just make sure you stop the damn thing in time. 817 00:45:01,350 --> 00:45:03,744 So, we agree on our response. 818 00:45:03,788 --> 00:45:06,486 DMA plus us equals the "terror" hydrocarbon. 819 00:45:06,529 --> 00:45:08,575 As they felt when their world was being destroyed. 820 00:45:09,402 --> 00:45:14,929 The only question is how do we convey the concept of "us"? 821 00:45:17,889 --> 00:45:20,935 The number four, maybe. There are four of us. 822 00:45:20,979 --> 00:45:25,592 Or six, the atomic number of carbon. We are carbon-based. 823 00:45:25,635 --> 00:45:29,422 I-I fear that such numbers could hold 824 00:45:29,465 --> 00:45:31,554 other significance for the Ten-C. 825 00:45:31,598 --> 00:45:33,818 It is easy for misunderstanding to occur 826 00:45:33,861 --> 00:45:37,865 between different cultures when one lacks context. 827 00:45:39,519 --> 00:45:42,000 But what President T'Rina said, 828 00:45:42,043 --> 00:45:43,915 using our own biology... 829 00:45:47,092 --> 00:45:49,529 The air. The air. 830 00:45:49,572 --> 00:45:52,837 They've created an artificial atmosphere 831 00:45:52,880 --> 00:45:56,275 based on the exact ratio of gases we need to breathe. 832 00:45:56,318 --> 00:45:58,930 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, 833 00:45:58,973 --> 00:46:02,934 .93% argon and .04% carbon dioxide. 834 00:46:02,977 --> 00:46:06,546 -They will recognize that as us. -SARU: DMA plus us 835 00:46:06,589 --> 00:46:08,200 equals terror. 836 00:46:08,243 --> 00:46:09,767 I will code and send it. 837 00:46:15,990 --> 00:46:18,514 Ah. We are receiving a new message already. 838 00:46:22,562 --> 00:46:25,478 They have sent us a greater-than symbol 839 00:46:25,521 --> 00:46:30,004 and a sadness hydrocarbon. 840 00:46:31,266 --> 00:46:33,138 "Great sadness." 841 00:46:33,181 --> 00:46:34,661 [Burnham exhales] 842 00:46:34,704 --> 00:46:37,229 BURNHAM: That means they understand, 843 00:46:37,272 --> 00:46:39,274 and it means they have empathy. 844 00:46:39,318 --> 00:46:44,105 And if they have empathy for us, diplomacy can work. 845 00:46:45,498 --> 00:46:46,891 [sighs] 846 00:46:46,934 --> 00:46:48,588 Now we just need to figure out how to ask them 847 00:46:48,631 --> 00:46:50,416 to turn off the DMA. 848 00:46:50,459 --> 00:46:51,634 STAMETS: Reno's gone? 849 00:46:51,678 --> 00:46:52,940 CULBER: Zora's analysis proves 850 00:46:52,984 --> 00:46:54,550 that someone tampered with her badge. 851 00:46:54,594 --> 00:46:55,987 Yeah, but why would anyone do that? 852 00:46:56,030 --> 00:46:57,989 If it didn't sound completely insane, 853 00:46:58,032 --> 00:46:59,555 I would guess that somebody took her off the ship 854 00:46:59,599 --> 00:47:00,992 and covered it up. 855 00:47:01,035 --> 00:47:02,776 STAMETS: I should've known something was wrong. 856 00:47:02,820 --> 00:47:03,951 I've been trying to find her all day 857 00:47:03,995 --> 00:47:05,692 to help us get out of this orb. 858 00:47:05,735 --> 00:47:07,085 It's not your fault. 859 00:47:07,128 --> 00:47:09,130 ZORA: I think I found something. 860 00:47:09,174 --> 00:47:11,829 I've been analyzing every discrete event in this sector 861 00:47:11,872 --> 00:47:14,266 of the ship during the time range in question. 862 00:47:14,309 --> 00:47:18,836 Access Panel 4351 was opened briefly at one point, 863 00:47:18,879 --> 00:47:22,056 but the maintenance check isn't scheduled until tomorrow. 864 00:47:28,019 --> 00:47:30,760 Okay, well, this should not be here. 865 00:47:30,804 --> 00:47:34,416 ZORA: That's it. That's the source of what I've been feeling. 866 00:47:34,460 --> 00:47:36,897 And now... Oh, no. 867 00:47:36,941 --> 00:47:39,682 -What? What's wrong? -There's a cloaked vessel attached to me. 868 00:47:39,726 --> 00:47:41,032 -It's Book's ship. -[rumbling] 869 00:47:41,075 --> 00:47:42,860 -[alarm blaring] -What's happening? 870 00:47:42,903 --> 00:47:44,687 Plasma's venting from one of the nacelles. 871 00:47:44,731 --> 00:47:46,124 Here we go. 872 00:47:53,392 --> 00:47:55,307 It's burning a hole in the orb. 873 00:47:55,350 --> 00:47:58,005 -What about the emergency shutoff? -Someone entered override codes. 874 00:47:58,049 --> 00:48:00,660 STAMETS [over comm]: Commander, Book's ship is attached to our underbelly. 875 00:48:00,703 --> 00:48:02,227 We know, we see them on scans. 876 00:48:06,709 --> 00:48:08,886 ♪ 877 00:48:15,457 --> 00:48:16,981 No response to hails, Commander. 878 00:48:17,024 --> 00:48:20,723 -What else can we do here? -Nothing. They're gone. 879 00:48:23,030 --> 00:48:25,990 I will be ready with the DMA message in one moment. 880 00:48:26,033 --> 00:48:27,643 [beeping] 881 00:48:29,471 --> 00:48:31,691 Oh, that's... new. 882 00:48:34,389 --> 00:48:37,697 They sent us back. Why? 883 00:48:37,740 --> 00:48:39,525 Booker's ship was attached to ours. 884 00:48:39,568 --> 00:48:40,700 They just escaped the orb. 885 00:48:40,743 --> 00:48:42,876 What? They're here? 886 00:48:42,920 --> 00:48:45,009 The Ten-C's defenses were breached. 887 00:48:45,052 --> 00:48:47,925 That's why we're back. How much time do we have? 888 00:48:47,968 --> 00:48:50,231 Four hours left until the Earth starts getting hit. 889 00:48:50,275 --> 00:48:52,668 The impulse engines are back on line. 890 00:48:52,712 --> 00:48:54,279 Weapons and warp drive are still down, 891 00:48:54,322 --> 00:48:56,455 but it doesn't matter, we're almost at the power source. 892 00:48:56,498 --> 00:48:59,197 I just need to figure out how to fly this damn thing. 893 00:48:59,240 --> 00:49:00,285 You were right. 894 00:49:00,328 --> 00:49:01,808 I should've listened to you. 895 00:49:01,851 --> 00:49:04,245 I know it might feel like all is lost-- 896 00:49:04,289 --> 00:49:07,379 and, okay, maybe it is-- 897 00:49:07,422 --> 00:49:09,816 but I do have something that can help. 898 00:49:09,859 --> 00:49:11,992 It's a communicator chip. 899 00:49:12,036 --> 00:49:13,951 I stashed it when I ran into psycho-pants 900 00:49:13,994 --> 00:49:15,778 and I realized he was gonna stun me. 901 00:49:15,822 --> 00:49:17,084 What's the licorice do? 902 00:49:18,172 --> 00:49:21,697 The glycyrrhizic acid in licorice, when it dissolves, 903 00:49:21,741 --> 00:49:23,047 it conducts electricity. 904 00:49:23,090 --> 00:49:24,831 I can use it to call Discovery, 905 00:49:24,874 --> 00:49:26,441 but I haven't been able to make it past 906 00:49:26,485 --> 00:49:28,748 your ship's security protocols. 907 00:49:28,791 --> 00:49:30,619 You need my access codes. 908 00:49:30,663 --> 00:49:32,534 [loud thud] 909 00:49:32,578 --> 00:49:33,753 We won't have long. 910 00:49:33,796 --> 00:49:35,146 I'll talk fast. 911 00:49:37,409 --> 00:49:39,802 Can we get out the same way they did? 912 00:49:39,846 --> 00:49:41,282 We've got nothing to repel against, 913 00:49:41,326 --> 00:49:43,067 and the hole they made has already sealed itself up. 914 00:49:43,110 --> 00:49:44,590 CHRISTOPHER: Captain, we just received 915 00:49:44,633 --> 00:49:46,418 an urgent message from Booker's ship. 916 00:49:46,461 --> 00:49:48,028 Play it. 917 00:49:48,072 --> 00:49:51,249 RENO [distorted]: Captain, it's Reno. 918 00:49:51,292 --> 00:49:52,815 Tarka's got me and Book locked up, 919 00:49:52,859 --> 00:49:54,295 and if he takes out the DMA 920 00:49:54,339 --> 00:49:56,036 the way he wants to, 921 00:49:56,080 --> 00:49:58,082 it'll destroy the hyperfield, the Ten-C, 922 00:49:58,125 --> 00:50:00,998 probablyDiscovery, too. 923 00:50:01,041 --> 00:50:03,000 It'll also leave a toxic waste dump 924 00:50:03,043 --> 00:50:04,523 heading straight for Earth. 925 00:50:04,566 --> 00:50:07,395 You have to stop us, whatever it takes. 926 00:50:14,707 --> 00:50:17,449 Captioning sponsored by CBS 927 00:50:17,492 --> 00:50:21,496 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org