1 00:00:06,131 --> 00:00:13,012 ♪ ♪ 2 00:00:28,737 --> 00:00:33,825 - Admiral's personal log, Stardate 62091.1. 3 00:00:33,908 --> 00:00:38,204 The "Protostar" crew are behind enemy lines on Solum, 4 00:00:38,288 --> 00:00:40,165 as we're awaiting communication, 5 00:00:40,248 --> 00:00:42,417 but it's been silent ever since. 6 00:00:42,500 --> 00:00:45,837 It was an impossible situation with no easy answers. 7 00:00:45,920 --> 00:00:47,922 Ha. But are there ever? 8 00:00:48,006 --> 00:00:50,341 After so many years in Starfleet, 9 00:00:50,425 --> 00:00:52,552 you'd think nothing could surprise me. 10 00:00:52,635 --> 00:00:54,179 I'm starting to wonder 11 00:00:54,262 --> 00:00:55,847 if it's becoming too much. 12 00:00:59,476 --> 00:01:02,312 Still no word. 13 00:01:02,395 --> 00:01:04,147 This isn't your first rodeo. 14 00:01:04,230 --> 00:01:07,067 You, of all people, know it takes time and patience. 15 00:01:07,150 --> 00:01:08,985 You've been away too long. 16 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:11,488 Have you forgotten I'm not a fan of either? 17 00:01:13,031 --> 00:01:14,449 Speaking of time, 18 00:01:14,741 --> 00:01:17,368 with all this waiting, you forgot something-- 19 00:01:17,452 --> 00:01:20,497 the anniversary of your first command. 20 00:01:20,580 --> 00:01:22,123 It's been over a decade. 21 00:01:22,207 --> 00:01:25,835 14 years, to be exact. 22 00:01:25,919 --> 00:01:27,712 That long, huh? 23 00:01:27,796 --> 00:01:29,589 With what you and I have been through, 24 00:01:29,672 --> 00:01:31,674 it does take patience. 25 00:01:31,758 --> 00:01:33,343 But they're so young. 26 00:01:33,426 --> 00:01:35,553 Were we ever that young? 27 00:01:35,637 --> 00:01:40,183 The extra ten years on an island didn't help. 28 00:01:40,266 --> 00:01:42,185 Look at the initiative of those cadets, 29 00:01:42,268 --> 00:01:44,187 what they've endured. 30 00:01:44,270 --> 00:01:45,355 You don't have to tell me. 31 00:01:45,730 --> 00:01:48,024 I'm standing here because of them. 32 00:01:48,108 --> 00:01:49,275 And you. 33 00:01:49,359 --> 00:01:52,195 Now that we've got you back, 34 00:01:52,278 --> 00:01:54,155 that farm waiting in Indiana is starting 35 00:01:54,239 --> 00:01:55,782 to look better and better. 36 00:01:55,865 --> 00:01:58,785 You're really thinking of early retirement? 37 00:02:00,370 --> 00:02:02,789 Admiral to the bridge. 38 00:02:04,958 --> 00:02:09,629 Ilthuran. And… Wesley Crusher? 39 00:02:09,712 --> 00:02:12,882 I know, I should really stop dropping in like this. 40 00:02:16,928 --> 00:02:18,555 Where are the others? Are they-- 41 00:02:18,638 --> 00:02:19,639 In danger. 42 00:02:19,722 --> 00:02:21,724 We're all in danger. 43 00:02:21,808 --> 00:02:25,311 And I don't know what happens next. 44 00:02:27,939 --> 00:02:30,775 {\an8} 45 00:02:30,859 --> 00:02:37,699 {\an8}♪ ♪ 46 00:04:07,121 --> 00:04:09,707 I am sorry, Admiral. 47 00:04:09,791 --> 00:04:12,794 If Gwyndala had not tried to rescue me… 48 00:04:12,877 --> 00:04:15,213 I couldn't see it coming. 49 00:04:15,296 --> 00:04:17,632 His neural pathways have been considerably damaged 50 00:04:17,715 --> 00:04:20,051 by Asencia's mind extractions. 51 00:04:20,134 --> 00:04:22,553 This level of neurolytic shock 52 00:04:22,637 --> 00:04:25,181 would have taken down anyone else. 53 00:04:25,265 --> 00:04:28,476 You being you, Mr. Crusher, you'll survive. 54 00:04:28,559 --> 00:04:31,145 This cortical stimulator should rebuild your neuropeptides. 55 00:04:31,229 --> 00:04:34,357 As for your "unique abilities," 56 00:04:34,440 --> 00:04:36,985 I'm afraid they won't be returning anytime soon. 57 00:04:37,068 --> 00:04:38,945 But time will tell. 58 00:04:39,028 --> 00:04:40,947 It always does. 59 00:04:41,030 --> 00:04:42,407 What happened down there? 60 00:04:42,490 --> 00:04:44,075 Where is the "Protostar" crew, 61 00:04:44,158 --> 00:04:46,202 and why were you there in the first place? 62 00:04:46,286 --> 00:04:48,746 Wesley allowed himself to be caught, 63 00:04:48,830 --> 00:04:51,457 so Asencia could finish her temporal weaponry. 64 00:04:51,541 --> 00:04:52,542 He what? 65 00:04:52,625 --> 00:04:54,002 I nudged events 66 00:04:54,085 --> 00:04:55,628 so those kids could use her tech 67 00:04:55,920 --> 00:04:58,464 to create a wormhole and send the "Protostar" back. 68 00:04:58,548 --> 00:05:00,216 We couldn't do it without her weapon. 69 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:02,385 It had to happen that way. 70 00:05:02,468 --> 00:05:05,305 Now that Asencia's captured them, 71 00:05:05,388 --> 00:05:08,099 we're in uncharted territory. 72 00:05:08,182 --> 00:05:10,310 For the first time in… 73 00:05:10,393 --> 00:05:14,439 In a while, I'm in the dark like everyone else. 74 00:05:14,522 --> 00:05:17,150 Admiral, there's a subspace message coming 75 00:05:17,233 --> 00:05:18,609 from Solum. 76 00:05:18,901 --> 00:05:20,695 Asencia's broadcasting on all frequencies. 77 00:05:20,778 --> 00:05:22,488 People of Solum, 78 00:05:22,572 --> 00:05:25,491 I bear disturbing news-- 79 00:05:25,575 --> 00:05:28,494 I have captured alien spies, 80 00:05:28,578 --> 00:05:32,498 proof that offworld enemies have infiltrated our city, 81 00:05:32,582 --> 00:05:35,251 sowing discord among us. 82 00:05:35,335 --> 00:05:39,714 I say this to the so-called Federation-- 83 00:05:39,797 --> 00:05:42,175 let us see if Starfleet's admiral 84 00:05:42,258 --> 00:05:45,261 has the courage to come herself. 85 00:05:45,344 --> 00:05:49,724 Or will her pawns pay the price in her stead? 86 00:05:49,807 --> 00:05:51,059 She's clearly baiting you. 87 00:05:51,142 --> 00:05:52,560 Going is unwise. 88 00:05:52,643 --> 00:05:54,353 As much as it pains me, 89 00:05:54,437 --> 00:05:56,355 a vice admiral is far more valuable 90 00:05:56,439 --> 00:05:58,024 than a few would-be cadets. 91 00:05:58,107 --> 00:05:59,609 That doesn't change the fact 92 00:05:59,692 --> 00:06:01,944 that the crew would suffer if I don't. 93 00:06:02,028 --> 00:06:04,363 And I'm not about to let that happen. 94 00:06:04,447 --> 00:06:05,907 Neither am I. 95 00:06:05,990 --> 00:06:07,533 Count me in as well. 96 00:06:07,617 --> 00:06:09,535 You may need medical assistance down there. 97 00:06:09,619 --> 00:06:11,245 I should go, too. 98 00:06:11,329 --> 00:06:13,122 I may not know the future, 99 00:06:13,206 --> 00:06:15,208 but I know what Asencia's capable of. 100 00:06:15,291 --> 00:06:17,376 Very well. 101 00:06:17,460 --> 00:06:19,504 Looks like we have an away team. 102 00:06:19,587 --> 00:06:21,547 Let's get back in the saddle. 103 00:06:33,059 --> 00:06:34,811 Forget it, Short 'n' Slimy. 104 00:06:34,894 --> 00:06:36,979 There's no getting out of these. 105 00:06:37,063 --> 00:06:39,398 Jankom almost melted his Mitt trying. 106 00:06:42,860 --> 00:06:45,363 Gwyn, what's wrong? 107 00:06:45,446 --> 00:06:49,700 My planet's survival could be decided on one misstep. 108 00:06:49,784 --> 00:06:51,744 We shouldn't have split up. 109 00:06:51,828 --> 00:06:54,831 What if I've sealed their fate? Civil war-- 110 00:06:54,914 --> 00:06:58,042 Uncertainty is the predecessor to hope. 111 00:06:58,126 --> 00:07:01,129 If Asencia had Wesley and Ilthuran, 112 00:07:01,212 --> 00:07:03,965 Starfleet and Solum would be at war right now. 113 00:07:04,048 --> 00:07:06,801 That is the fate Wesley wished us to avoid. 114 00:07:06,884 --> 00:07:09,595 And that was accomplished by you. 115 00:07:09,679 --> 00:07:12,056 Sure, this isn't part of Wesley's plan, 116 00:07:12,140 --> 00:07:15,476 but even good things can come out of bad situations. 117 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:17,645 You're right. 118 00:07:17,728 --> 00:07:19,397 And we've gotten out of worse. 119 00:07:19,480 --> 00:07:21,441 We control our fate. 120 00:07:28,072 --> 00:07:30,032 You sure about that? 121 00:07:32,952 --> 00:07:39,667 ♪ ♪ 122 00:07:49,510 --> 00:07:53,347 Your hologram has been quite helpful in replicating it. 123 00:07:53,431 --> 00:07:55,683 I can see that. 124 00:07:55,766 --> 00:07:58,352 I know a thing or two about ships. 125 00:07:58,436 --> 00:07:59,562 Since Gwyn's team was caught, 126 00:07:59,645 --> 00:08:01,063 Asencia has initiated 127 00:08:01,147 --> 00:08:03,733 transporter scramblers planet-wide. 128 00:08:03,816 --> 00:08:05,943 Which means no beaming in or out. 129 00:08:06,027 --> 00:08:09,155 So we're sneaking in the old-fashioned way. 130 00:08:09,238 --> 00:08:10,239 Fitting. 131 00:08:10,323 --> 00:08:12,241 Perhaps I should join. 132 00:08:12,325 --> 00:08:14,660 The fate of Solum and my daughter are at stake. 133 00:08:14,744 --> 00:08:16,287 Your survival is paramount 134 00:08:16,370 --> 00:08:18,915 to a peaceful future on Solum, Ilthuran. 135 00:08:18,998 --> 00:08:21,375 Your daughter did a lot to get you here. 136 00:08:21,459 --> 00:08:24,629 Remaining in asylum is the best chance they have. 137 00:08:24,712 --> 00:08:26,547 Then I will do what I can from here. 138 00:08:26,631 --> 00:08:28,174 I've uploaded coordinates 139 00:08:28,257 --> 00:08:30,009 to where the prison transport is headed. 140 00:08:31,427 --> 00:08:34,013 The rest is up to you. 141 00:08:34,096 --> 00:08:36,807 I must admit, I'll never quite get used to working 142 00:08:36,891 --> 00:08:39,352 with Kathryn's holographic twin. 143 00:08:39,435 --> 00:08:41,395 We have our differences. 144 00:08:41,479 --> 00:08:43,689 For one, life experience. 145 00:08:43,773 --> 00:08:45,983 I've never left the "Protostar." 146 00:08:46,067 --> 00:08:48,861 You're lucky you can go with that mobile emitter. 147 00:08:48,945 --> 00:08:51,072 Truth be told, I'm a little nervous 148 00:08:51,155 --> 00:08:53,491 to be out in the field after so long, 149 00:08:53,574 --> 00:08:55,660 but I suppose if nothing else, 150 00:08:55,743 --> 00:08:58,412 it's good inspiration for my next holonovel. 151 00:08:58,496 --> 00:09:00,331 I'm eager to read it. 152 00:09:00,414 --> 00:09:02,583 I've read all your work. 153 00:09:02,667 --> 00:09:04,544 I'm a big fan. 154 00:09:04,627 --> 00:09:06,754 Oh, you have? You are? 155 00:09:06,837 --> 00:09:09,340 You must have many admirers. 156 00:09:09,423 --> 00:09:12,760 Of course, but there's always room for one more. 157 00:09:12,843 --> 00:09:15,471 "Voyager" is in good hands, Admiral. 158 00:09:15,555 --> 00:09:17,014 I know it, Commander. 159 00:09:17,098 --> 00:09:20,101 Keep my chair warm until I get back. 160 00:09:20,184 --> 00:09:22,603 I'll make sure he doesn't do anything too crazy. 161 00:09:22,687 --> 00:09:24,689 What? 162 00:09:24,772 --> 00:09:26,649 Just like old times. 163 00:09:35,324 --> 00:09:39,579 ♪ ♪ 164 00:09:39,662 --> 00:09:41,747 Steady as she goes, Mr. Crusher. 165 00:09:41,831 --> 00:09:42,707 I'm sorry. 166 00:09:43,040 --> 00:09:44,750 It's just--it's been a while 167 00:09:44,834 --> 00:09:47,920 since I've piloted, um, anything. 168 00:09:48,004 --> 00:09:50,339 Seems you haven't lost your touch. 169 00:09:50,423 --> 00:09:52,133 By the way, 170 00:09:52,216 --> 00:09:54,343 I had a chance to speak with your mother. 171 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,304 How--how is she? 172 00:09:56,387 --> 00:09:59,849 You should ask her yourself. 173 00:09:59,932 --> 00:10:03,519 We're here. 174 00:10:05,605 --> 00:10:07,356 Incoming hail, Admiral. 175 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:10,234 Identify your destination. 176 00:10:10,318 --> 00:10:15,865 Requesting permission to land at Sector 3142.5. 177 00:10:15,948 --> 00:10:17,658 - Those coordinates are restricted. 178 00:10:17,742 --> 00:10:19,785 Dred-units must land elsewhere. 179 00:10:19,869 --> 00:10:22,496 Sector 3140.5 is where the offworlders 180 00:10:22,580 --> 00:10:24,248 will be terminated. 181 00:10:24,332 --> 00:10:26,834 Ooh, can't wait. Should be a real humdinger. 182 00:10:26,917 --> 00:10:28,669 I mean… 183 00:10:28,753 --> 00:10:30,463 sounds acceptable. 184 00:10:30,546 --> 00:10:32,340 I'll save you a seat. 185 00:10:32,423 --> 00:10:35,343 Proceed. 186 00:10:38,304 --> 00:10:40,431 "Humdinger"? 187 00:10:40,514 --> 00:10:42,433 "I'll save you a seat"? 188 00:10:42,516 --> 00:10:43,976 What do you want? 189 00:10:44,060 --> 00:10:46,771 I'm a doctor, not a covert operative. 190 00:10:46,854 --> 00:10:49,690 Aside from that, nice work, Doctor. 191 00:10:49,774 --> 00:10:52,401 Mr. Crusher, take us down. 192 00:10:52,485 --> 00:10:59,450 ♪ ♪ 193 00:11:05,873 --> 00:11:10,419 I've located them, two klicks east. 194 00:11:10,503 --> 00:11:12,171 Well, then… 195 00:11:12,254 --> 00:11:14,632 nowhere to go but up. 196 00:11:19,261 --> 00:11:23,307 Now, this is some cheery décor. 197 00:11:23,391 --> 00:11:26,060 It appears to be ruins. 198 00:11:28,896 --> 00:11:33,484 An ancient city from Solum's past. 199 00:11:33,567 --> 00:11:35,861 It's been repurposed 200 00:11:35,945 --> 00:11:38,197 so that no one can escape. 201 00:11:38,280 --> 00:11:41,117 Escape what? 202 00:11:42,868 --> 00:11:45,788 This is a mistake, Asencia. 203 00:11:45,871 --> 00:11:48,374 We need to get our ship back to Tars Lamora, 204 00:11:48,457 --> 00:11:50,000 or else we're all doomed. 205 00:11:50,084 --> 00:11:53,254 Oh, did my pet Traveler tell you that? 206 00:11:53,337 --> 00:11:56,132 I pried a few secrets from him, too. 207 00:11:56,215 --> 00:11:58,551 But I suppose you'll see that soon enough. 208 00:11:58,634 --> 00:12:01,971 I make my own future. 209 00:12:02,054 --> 00:12:03,806 Let it in. 210 00:12:07,476 --> 00:12:11,981 Huh? Murf! You're supposed to be Security. 211 00:12:15,776 --> 00:12:18,487 Nuh-uh. It can't be. 212 00:12:18,571 --> 00:12:20,114 No way. 213 00:12:20,197 --> 00:12:22,366 ♪ ♪ 214 00:12:29,331 --> 00:12:30,749 How? 215 00:12:30,833 --> 00:12:32,460 How did she catch one? 216 00:12:32,543 --> 00:12:33,878 It doesn't matter. 217 00:12:33,961 --> 00:12:35,713 She wants to erase us. 218 00:12:39,341 --> 00:12:43,179 A fresh breeze blows beneath an alien sky, 219 00:12:43,262 --> 00:12:46,724 quickening the senses, as our mission looms ahead. 220 00:12:46,807 --> 00:12:48,767 Invigorating! 221 00:12:48,851 --> 00:12:52,980 Inspiring, even. 222 00:12:53,063 --> 00:12:56,025 You all right, Mr. Crusher? 223 00:12:56,108 --> 00:12:59,278 I'm so used to stepping through temporal rifts, 224 00:12:59,361 --> 00:13:02,281 I forgot what it's like to use your quads. 225 00:13:02,364 --> 00:13:06,660 ♪ ♪ 226 00:13:06,744 --> 00:13:08,370 I'm detecting the crew. 227 00:13:08,454 --> 00:13:09,622 Elevated heart rates 228 00:13:09,914 --> 00:13:11,457 and a strange life sign closing in. 229 00:13:11,540 --> 00:13:14,001 They may be in trouble. 230 00:13:14,084 --> 00:13:16,378 Hope that back of that thing has less security 231 00:13:16,462 --> 00:13:18,172 than the front. 232 00:13:18,255 --> 00:13:20,674 If I had my abilities, I could get us there right now. 233 00:13:20,758 --> 00:13:24,386 If they die because of me… 234 00:13:24,470 --> 00:13:28,015 Before you were a Traveler, you were a Starfleet officer 235 00:13:28,098 --> 00:13:31,060 and, from what I hear, a heck of a good one. 236 00:13:31,143 --> 00:13:34,480 That's who we need now, Mr. Crusher. 237 00:13:34,563 --> 00:13:35,940 Okay. 238 00:13:36,023 --> 00:13:37,858 What's next, Admiral? 239 00:13:37,942 --> 00:13:40,236 Wesley, Chakotay, circle around back 240 00:13:40,319 --> 00:13:42,196 and see if there are any weaknesses 241 00:13:42,279 --> 00:13:44,365 in her forces guarding that dome. 242 00:13:44,448 --> 00:13:45,616 Doctor, you're with me. 243 00:13:45,699 --> 00:13:47,701 Where are you going? 244 00:13:47,785 --> 00:13:50,454 Asencia wanted to bait an admiral. 245 00:13:50,538 --> 00:13:52,957 Well, it's time she got one. 246 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:06,762 Asencia, we've caught someone on the perimeter. 247 00:14:06,845 --> 00:14:09,890 Admiral Janeway. 248 00:14:09,974 --> 00:14:11,642 You've come a long way from Earth. 249 00:14:11,725 --> 00:14:15,896 And yet, somehow even more pathetic and predictable 250 00:14:15,980 --> 00:14:18,023 than I remembered. 251 00:14:18,107 --> 00:14:20,734 And you were far from a model Ensign. 252 00:14:20,818 --> 00:14:22,403 But enough of this. 253 00:14:22,695 --> 00:14:25,155 I'm here to negotiate the release of the prisoners. 254 00:14:25,239 --> 00:14:28,492 And you'll find my terms to be rather enticing. 255 00:14:32,246 --> 00:14:36,041 - It's blocked. - But it's a useful entrance. 256 00:14:36,125 --> 00:14:38,335 We'll wait for the guards to finish their patrol, 257 00:14:38,419 --> 00:14:40,921 then move in. 258 00:14:41,005 --> 00:14:43,465 I may have been a little harsh back in sickbay. 259 00:14:43,549 --> 00:14:45,885 If it wasn't for you… 260 00:14:45,968 --> 00:14:49,013 I'd still be marooned on that planet. 261 00:14:49,096 --> 00:14:51,348 It's hard sometimes 262 00:14:51,432 --> 00:14:55,311 to understand why I do what I do, even for me. 263 00:14:55,394 --> 00:14:58,272 But you're welcome. 264 00:15:01,317 --> 00:15:04,069 That's our opening. Let's move. 265 00:15:07,990 --> 00:15:11,327 Split up! Distract it! 266 00:15:11,410 --> 00:15:13,203 What's the plan? 267 00:15:13,287 --> 00:15:15,164 Aah! 268 00:15:15,247 --> 00:15:18,083 To stay alive is the plan! 269 00:15:18,167 --> 00:15:20,336 Aah! 270 00:15:24,548 --> 00:15:26,926 Leave him alone! 271 00:15:27,009 --> 00:15:29,303 I'm the one you want. 272 00:15:29,386 --> 00:15:35,976 ♪ ♪ 273 00:15:38,145 --> 00:15:41,357 Where is it? Pog doesn't like this. 274 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:45,736 Something's off. It looks like it's sick. 275 00:15:45,819 --> 00:15:48,197 I sense something-- 276 00:15:48,280 --> 00:15:51,200 fear, loneliness. 277 00:15:55,037 --> 00:15:58,248 Because it is trapped in here, like us. 278 00:15:58,332 --> 00:16:02,461 Consider the intel an admiral could provide-- 279 00:16:02,544 --> 00:16:05,714 strategies, classified defenses. 280 00:16:05,798 --> 00:16:07,633 I'd make quite a bargaining chip 281 00:16:07,716 --> 00:16:11,845 in the war with the Federation you so clearly want. 282 00:16:11,929 --> 00:16:15,683 Mm, the thought of prying information out of you 283 00:16:15,766 --> 00:16:19,853 is something I'd truly relish… 284 00:16:19,937 --> 00:16:21,939 but you misunderstand. 285 00:16:22,022 --> 00:16:23,774 See, I lured you here 286 00:16:23,857 --> 00:16:25,567 because I know that you're alone 287 00:16:25,651 --> 00:16:29,113 and Starfleet sent no other ships to stop me. 288 00:16:29,196 --> 00:16:31,824 And we both know "Voyager" without your command 289 00:16:31,907 --> 00:16:34,952 is like a fire snake without a head. 290 00:16:35,035 --> 00:16:36,704 So… 291 00:16:36,787 --> 00:16:38,998 I'd rather just cut it off. 292 00:16:39,081 --> 00:16:40,582 Bye. 293 00:16:43,711 --> 00:16:49,675 ♪ ♪ 294 00:16:49,758 --> 00:16:51,760 Maybe we don't have to fight it. 295 00:16:51,844 --> 00:16:52,970 Whoa, whoa! 296 00:16:53,053 --> 00:16:54,471 Just 'cause it's sad and lonely 297 00:16:54,555 --> 00:16:56,724 doesn't mean it won't eat us, kid. 298 00:16:56,807 --> 00:17:00,019 Aw, Z. What did Jankom just say? 299 00:17:00,102 --> 00:17:01,854 That thing doesn't want to be friends. 300 00:17:01,937 --> 00:17:04,648 No, I sense… 301 00:17:04,732 --> 00:17:07,484 Admiral Janeway. 302 00:17:09,153 --> 00:17:11,071 Come on, we have to hurry. 303 00:17:11,155 --> 00:17:14,700 I don't know how long the doctor can stall. 304 00:17:16,744 --> 00:17:18,245 Pulse weakening. 305 00:17:18,328 --> 00:17:20,456 Unable to stabilize heart rate. 306 00:17:20,539 --> 00:17:23,208 Cardiomyopathy worsening. 307 00:17:23,292 --> 00:17:25,085 The rest… 308 00:17:28,172 --> 00:17:30,257 Is silence. 309 00:17:30,340 --> 00:17:35,971 ♪ ♪ 310 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:37,306 Phasers are useless. 311 00:17:37,389 --> 00:17:39,433 It must open remotely. 312 00:17:39,516 --> 00:17:43,228 If only I could disable the containment field. 313 00:17:43,312 --> 00:17:44,730 Wait. 314 00:17:44,813 --> 00:17:47,441 Zero is speaking to me. 315 00:17:47,524 --> 00:17:51,195 The Loom in there is a prisoner, too. 316 00:17:51,278 --> 00:17:54,281 They're saying it wants out as much as they do. 317 00:17:54,364 --> 00:17:56,909 Could be a helpful distraction. 318 00:17:56,992 --> 00:17:58,577 Time to improvise. 319 00:17:58,660 --> 00:18:00,954 As we used to say back on the farm, 320 00:18:01,038 --> 00:18:02,998 "Let's free the chicken from the coop." 321 00:18:03,082 --> 00:18:09,671 ♪ ♪ 322 00:18:26,063 --> 00:18:29,358 ♪ ♪ 323 00:18:35,656 --> 00:18:41,578 ♪ ♪ 324 00:18:43,747 --> 00:18:46,458 What is this? 325 00:18:46,542 --> 00:18:48,919 Ah, it appears I've made a miraculous recovery. 326 00:18:49,002 --> 00:18:51,547 No. 327 00:18:51,630 --> 00:18:57,261 ♪ ♪ 328 00:18:58,554 --> 00:19:00,806 Got to go. 329 00:19:00,889 --> 00:19:03,058 ♪ ♪ 330 00:19:09,064 --> 00:19:12,860 ♪ ♪ 331 00:19:12,943 --> 00:19:16,238 Wesley! You made it! 332 00:19:16,321 --> 00:19:19,449 I cannot convey how happy we are to see you. 333 00:19:19,533 --> 00:19:20,993 Glad you're all safe, 334 00:19:21,076 --> 00:19:23,203 but we're not out of the woods yet. 335 00:19:23,287 --> 00:19:25,581 Security's on high alert, and we're flanked on all sides. 336 00:19:25,664 --> 00:19:27,457 We can't beam out of here, can we? 337 00:19:27,541 --> 00:19:29,877 And we can't get back to our ship. 338 00:19:29,960 --> 00:19:31,712 If we can't get to the ship, 339 00:19:31,795 --> 00:19:35,174 maybe I can bring the ship to us. 340 00:19:38,218 --> 00:19:43,432 ♪ ♪ 341 00:19:43,515 --> 00:19:45,893 How's our getaway coming along? 342 00:19:45,976 --> 00:19:47,811 Right on time! 343 00:19:50,731 --> 00:19:57,404 ♪ ♪ 344 00:20:08,207 --> 00:20:10,959 Blast them out of the sky! Now! 345 00:20:11,043 --> 00:20:13,253 ♪ ♪ 346 00:20:13,337 --> 00:20:14,838 No. 347 00:20:14,922 --> 00:20:16,381 Asencia, we must return to the city. 348 00:20:16,465 --> 00:20:18,342 The people are revolting against us. 349 00:20:18,425 --> 00:20:20,677 What? 350 00:20:20,761 --> 00:20:24,473 - People of Solum, do not embrace Asencia's war. 351 00:20:24,556 --> 00:20:27,893 I have met the offworlders. They're not the enemy. 352 00:20:27,976 --> 00:20:31,980 Look around at what she's done to our once-peaceful planet-- 353 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:33,982 the fear in our streets, 354 00:20:34,066 --> 00:20:37,653 Rise up. Let our voices be heard. 355 00:20:37,736 --> 00:20:40,489 There is no barrier we cannot overcome, 356 00:20:40,572 --> 00:20:43,408 for we are Vau N'Akat. 357 00:20:47,871 --> 00:20:51,541 Not gonna lie, Admiral-- Jankom was pretty impressed 358 00:20:51,625 --> 00:20:53,877 with your percussive maintenance. 359 00:20:53,961 --> 00:20:56,380 Just an old trick from my Academy days. 360 00:21:00,092 --> 00:21:03,428 I'm gonna guess and say, "You're welcome"? 361 00:21:03,512 --> 00:21:05,138 The way you rigged that tricorder 362 00:21:05,222 --> 00:21:07,057 into a remote terminal was so cool! 363 00:21:07,140 --> 00:21:08,433 Am I talking too much? 364 00:21:08,767 --> 00:21:10,394 You know you can tell me if I'm talking too much. 365 00:21:10,477 --> 00:21:12,229 I'm thinking of calling my next holonovel 366 00:21:12,312 --> 00:21:15,357 "Mission Assignment Solum: 367 00:21:15,440 --> 00:21:17,985 "The Adventures of Dirk Danger 368 00:21:18,068 --> 00:21:22,572 and the Dome of Loom… and Doom." 369 00:21:22,656 --> 00:21:25,909 That is certainly a title. 370 00:21:25,993 --> 00:21:28,453 No matter what's changed, 371 00:21:28,537 --> 00:21:31,164 Solum's fallen into civil war. 372 00:21:33,709 --> 00:21:37,004 This isn't over yet. 373 00:21:37,087 --> 00:21:41,466 Admiral, I'm beyond grateful for the rescue, truly, 374 00:21:41,550 --> 00:21:45,012 but as you said down there, we're not out of the woods yet. 375 00:21:45,095 --> 00:21:48,015 I can't leave my people in the hands of that monster. 376 00:21:48,098 --> 00:21:50,267 We have to finish what we started, 377 00:21:50,350 --> 00:21:52,686 save Solum, and complete our mission. 378 00:21:52,769 --> 00:21:55,522 - Agreed. - I know you won't-- 379 00:21:55,605 --> 00:21:57,649 Wait, really? 380 00:21:57,733 --> 00:22:00,235 Whatever you need, we'll make it happen. 381 00:22:00,319 --> 00:22:02,154 We'll find a way to get the "Protostar" back, too. 382 00:22:02,237 --> 00:22:05,866 Wow. Thanks, but, uh, why? 383 00:22:05,949 --> 00:22:07,409 Because I've been reminded 384 00:22:07,492 --> 00:22:11,038 that boldness isn't only for the young. 385 00:22:11,121 --> 00:22:15,917 And when Starfleet is united, we can always overcome. 386 00:22:17,753 --> 00:22:24,593 ♪ ♪