1 00:00:07,307 --> 00:00:08,831 For our third course... 2 00:00:08,942 --> 00:00:10,102 Another course! 3 00:00:10,176 --> 00:00:13,339 Luhvian quail in truffle sauce, 4 00:00:13,413 --> 00:00:16,610 served with roasted chadre kab. 5 00:00:18,551 --> 00:00:21,714 My compliments to the chef. 6 00:00:21,788 --> 00:00:22,914 Hear, hear. 7 00:00:24,591 --> 00:00:26,821 Thank you, Captain. 8 00:00:26,893 --> 00:00:29,623 Cream of leola soup, fettran risotto, Luhvian quail... 9 00:00:29,696 --> 00:00:31,186 it just keeps getting better. 10 00:00:31,264 --> 00:00:33,129 l knew you'd been expanding your palate, 11 00:00:33,199 --> 00:00:35,633 but l didn't realize you'd become a gourmet cook. 12 00:00:35,735 --> 00:00:39,831 Preparing meals myself is the best way to ensure quality. 13 00:00:39,939 --> 00:00:41,804 l suppose l should be insulted, 14 00:00:41,875 --> 00:00:43,775 but everything is so delicious, 15 00:00:43,843 --> 00:00:47,279 l may just have to admit defeat and hang up my apron. 16 00:00:47,347 --> 00:00:50,612 No, that'd be a real tragedy, Neelix. 17 00:00:51,951 --> 00:00:53,509 Pinot noir, Commander? 18 00:00:53,586 --> 00:00:55,554 l'll have another glass of the chardonnay. 19 00:00:55,622 --> 00:00:57,988 Each course has been paired with a specific wine. 20 00:00:58,058 --> 00:00:59,685 Substitutions are not recommended. 21 00:00:59,759 --> 00:01:01,989 The pinot noir sounds perfect. 22 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:03,552 ls there any salt? 23 00:01:03,630 --> 00:01:06,565 Additional seasoning is not required. 24 00:01:06,633 --> 00:01:08,066 Oh, l'm sorry, l... 25 00:01:08,168 --> 00:01:10,534 lf the quail hasn't been prepared to your satisfaction, 26 00:01:10,603 --> 00:01:12,833 l could replicate something more to your liking. 27 00:01:12,939 --> 00:01:14,907 A peanut butter and jelly sandwich, perhaps. 28 00:01:15,008 --> 00:01:18,876 Actually, it's delicious just the way it is. 29 00:01:22,715 --> 00:01:24,808 Captain to the Bridge. Report. 30 00:01:24,884 --> 00:01:26,146 We're being pulled off-course. 31 00:01:26,219 --> 00:01:27,208 How? 32 00:01:27,287 --> 00:01:28,549 l'm not certain. 33 00:01:28,621 --> 00:01:30,953 lt appears to be some kind of graviton surge. 34 00:01:31,091 --> 00:01:32,956 On my way. 35 00:01:36,963 --> 00:01:39,955 We've rerouted all available power to the thrusters, 36 00:01:40,100 --> 00:01:41,590 but we can't break free. 37 00:01:41,701 --> 00:01:43,396 Try reversing the shield polarity. 38 00:01:43,503 --> 00:01:44,470 No effect. 39 00:02:06,526 --> 00:02:08,221 What happened to the stars? 40 00:04:01,608 --> 00:04:03,542 Shields at 65 percent! 41 00:04:03,610 --> 00:04:04,702 Hail them. 42 00:04:04,777 --> 00:04:06,210 They're not responding. 43 00:04:06,279 --> 00:04:07,746 Return fire. 44 00:04:10,216 --> 00:04:11,877 Can you identify them? 45 00:04:11,951 --> 00:04:13,851 Their weapon signature is Vaadwaur, 46 00:04:13,920 --> 00:04:16,718 but the ship has technology from several different species. 47 00:04:16,789 --> 00:04:18,347 There's another vessel approaching. 48 00:04:18,424 --> 00:04:20,358 lt's charging weapons. 49 00:04:20,426 --> 00:04:22,087 Evasive pattern Beta-6. 50 00:04:28,501 --> 00:04:29,900 Maybe we've got an ally. 51 00:04:30,003 --> 00:04:31,664 The Vaadwaur ship is retreating. 52 00:04:31,771 --> 00:04:33,102 Hail the second ship. 53 00:04:34,340 --> 00:04:35,739 No response. 54 00:04:36,709 --> 00:04:38,904 l stand corrected. 55 00:04:44,384 --> 00:04:47,251 They have penetrated our aft shields. 56 00:04:47,320 --> 00:04:49,880 Reroute power to the auxiliary emitters and return fire. 57 00:04:58,965 --> 00:05:02,059 They've transported material off Decks 5, 7 and 8. 58 00:05:02,168 --> 00:05:03,726 Disable their engines. 59 00:05:08,274 --> 00:05:10,242 Follow them. 60 00:05:10,310 --> 00:05:12,210 Navigational sensors are malfunctioning. 61 00:05:12,278 --> 00:05:14,109 Something to do with this environment. 62 00:05:14,180 --> 00:05:16,148 l want a full damage report and an inventory 63 00:05:16,215 --> 00:05:18,183 of everything that was taken off this ship. 64 00:05:18,251 --> 00:05:19,878 And l want to know where we are. 65 00:05:19,952 --> 00:05:22,386 They got more than 90 percent of our food stores, 66 00:05:22,455 --> 00:05:25,356 including almost everything in the Airponics Bay. 67 00:05:25,425 --> 00:05:27,859 They also got a computer console from Engineering, 68 00:05:27,927 --> 00:05:30,521 and they emptied three of our deuterium tanks. 69 00:05:30,596 --> 00:05:32,689 Why would anyone steal deuterium? 70 00:05:32,765 --> 00:05:34,426 You could find it anywhere. 71 00:05:34,534 --> 00:05:36,468 Apparently not here. 72 00:05:36,536 --> 00:05:37,935 l'm not detecting any gases, 73 00:05:38,037 --> 00:05:40,096 stellar bodies, or matter of any kind. 74 00:05:40,206 --> 00:05:42,265 Except for the ships that attacked us. 75 00:05:42,375 --> 00:05:43,672 Scan for other vessels. 76 00:05:43,743 --> 00:05:46,177 l want to know how many we're dealing with. 77 00:05:46,245 --> 00:05:48,805 There are more than 150 ships within scanning range, 78 00:05:48,881 --> 00:05:51,349 but l'm only detecting life signs on 29 of them. 79 00:05:51,417 --> 00:05:54,284 Captain, there's another vessel approaching at high impulse. 80 00:05:54,354 --> 00:05:56,117 Quite a welcoming committee they've got here. 81 00:05:56,189 --> 00:05:57,850 What's the status of our shields? 82 00:05:57,924 --> 00:05:58,948 They're at 28 percent. 83 00:05:59,058 --> 00:06:00,389 That'll have to do. 84 00:06:00,460 --> 00:06:01,552 Charge weapons. 85 00:06:01,627 --> 00:06:03,322 Captain, this one wants to talk. 86 00:06:04,397 --> 00:06:05,728 On screen. 87 00:06:06,532 --> 00:06:08,124 l'm Captain Janeway 88 00:06:08,234 --> 00:06:10,293 of the Starship Voyager. 89 00:06:10,403 --> 00:06:12,371 General Valen. 90 00:06:12,438 --> 00:06:14,201 Welcome to the Void. 91 00:06:16,809 --> 00:06:18,504 You're the first ship we've seen here 92 00:06:18,578 --> 00:06:20,045 that hasn't tried to fire on us, 93 00:06:20,113 --> 00:06:21,375 but in case you change your mind, 94 00:06:21,447 --> 00:06:23,438 we're prepared to defend ourselves. 95 00:06:23,516 --> 00:06:26,212 l know; l've been observing you on sensors. 96 00:06:26,285 --> 00:06:29,516 The way you fought those ships was impressive. 97 00:06:29,589 --> 00:06:32,649 Most vessels don't survive the first few minutes. 98 00:06:32,725 --> 00:06:36,024 l'd appreciate any information you could give us 99 00:06:36,095 --> 00:06:38,359 about where we are. 100 00:06:38,431 --> 00:06:41,093 The anomaly's a closed structure, 101 00:06:41,167 --> 00:06:44,227 encased by an inert layer of subspace. 102 00:06:44,337 --> 00:06:46,737 Matter and energy can't penetrate it. 103 00:06:46,806 --> 00:06:49,036 Our ships certainly penetrated it 104 00:06:49,108 --> 00:06:50,666 when we were pulled in. 105 00:06:50,777 --> 00:06:52,642 By the funnels. 106 00:06:54,347 --> 00:06:57,407 But they only pull matter in one direction: 107 00:06:57,483 --> 00:06:58,916 into the Void. 108 00:06:58,985 --> 00:07:01,510 Have you explored the entire anomaly? 109 00:07:01,587 --> 00:07:04,249 There's nothing to explore, but it's big. 110 00:07:04,323 --> 00:07:06,917 We've calculated the outer circumference 111 00:07:06,993 --> 00:07:09,188 at approximately nine light-years, 112 00:07:09,262 --> 00:07:11,560 but we've never been able to breach it. 113 00:07:11,631 --> 00:07:12,461 How long have you been here? 114 00:07:13,966 --> 00:07:16,230 More than five years. 115 00:07:16,335 --> 00:07:18,565 There must be a way to escape. 116 00:07:18,671 --> 00:07:21,231 New arrivals are always thinking about escape. 117 00:07:21,340 --> 00:07:25,242 We have a sophisticated starship. 118 00:07:25,311 --> 00:07:28,337 Maybe if we work together, we can find a way out. 119 00:07:28,414 --> 00:07:30,245 You're being naive. 120 00:07:30,316 --> 00:07:32,341 No one ever gets out. 121 00:07:32,418 --> 00:07:34,784 We may be able to devise a new approach. 122 00:07:34,854 --> 00:07:36,549 Many have tried. 123 00:07:36,622 --> 00:07:38,214 All they did was waste resources 124 00:07:38,291 --> 00:07:40,885 that could've kept them alive longer. 125 00:07:40,960 --> 00:07:42,393 Don't be foolish. 126 00:07:42,462 --> 00:07:44,191 l can help you. 127 00:07:44,263 --> 00:07:45,560 How? 128 00:07:45,631 --> 00:07:48,099 The only source of food and energy in the Void 129 00:07:48,201 --> 00:07:50,294 comes from new ships that are drawn in. 130 00:07:50,403 --> 00:07:51,768 lf you want to survive here, 131 00:07:51,838 --> 00:07:55,239 you'll have to compete for their resources. 132 00:07:55,308 --> 00:07:58,607 And l suppose you can help us do that. 133 00:07:58,678 --> 00:08:01,306 l have tactical data 134 00:08:01,380 --> 00:08:03,439 on some of the more dangerous predators. 135 00:08:03,516 --> 00:08:06,781 But you want something in return. 136 00:08:08,654 --> 00:08:12,181 My scans show you have photon torpedoes. 137 00:08:12,258 --> 00:08:15,523 l'm sorry, we don't trade weapons. 138 00:08:15,595 --> 00:08:16,960 Why not? 139 00:08:17,029 --> 00:08:18,326 Because we have no way of knowing 140 00:08:18,397 --> 00:08:19,989 what they'll be used for. 141 00:08:20,066 --> 00:08:23,524 Plundering innocent ships, for example. 142 00:08:23,636 --> 00:08:27,504 Wait a few weeks until your resources start to run out. 143 00:08:27,573 --> 00:08:30,770 Morality won't keep your life support systems running. 144 00:08:30,843 --> 00:08:32,105 l'm sorry, General. 145 00:08:32,178 --> 00:08:34,908 There are some compromises l won't make. 146 00:08:36,782 --> 00:08:38,579 Not yet. 147 00:08:53,332 --> 00:08:54,560 Report, Lieutenant. 148 00:08:54,634 --> 00:08:58,070 We're using power at almost ten times the usual rate. 149 00:08:58,137 --> 00:08:59,627 While we're standing still? 150 00:08:59,739 --> 00:09:02,105 The same graviton forces that pulled us into the anomaly 151 00:09:02,208 --> 00:09:03,698 seem to be draining the warp core. 152 00:09:03,776 --> 00:09:07,803 At this rate, our deuterium will be gone in about ten days. 153 00:09:07,947 --> 00:09:10,074 Shut down all nonessential systems. 154 00:09:10,149 --> 00:09:11,207 Where are you going? 155 00:09:11,284 --> 00:09:14,412 To find a way out of here. 156 00:09:14,487 --> 00:09:17,012 Using fractal algorithms with the Borg sensors, 157 00:09:17,089 --> 00:09:18,818 l believe l can predict where and when 158 00:09:18,891 --> 00:09:20,324 these funnels will occur. 159 00:09:20,393 --> 00:09:23,157 Well, that's impressive, but how does it help us? 160 00:09:23,229 --> 00:09:25,823 The funnels originate inside the anomaly, 161 00:09:25,898 --> 00:09:28,958 creating massive graviton forces before they erupt. 162 00:09:29,068 --> 00:09:31,332 lf we were to enter one of the funnels 163 00:09:31,437 --> 00:09:33,098 just as that happened, 164 00:09:33,205 --> 00:09:34,763 we might be able to use those forces 165 00:09:34,874 --> 00:09:36,239 to propel us into normal space. 166 00:09:36,309 --> 00:09:38,869 Not without compromising structural integrity. 167 00:09:38,945 --> 00:09:41,743 l might be able to reinforce the shields to compensate. 168 00:09:41,814 --> 00:09:43,304 There's another problem. 169 00:09:43,382 --> 00:09:46,442 When the graviton forces reach critical levels, 170 00:09:46,519 --> 00:09:48,544 the polarity suddenly reverses, 171 00:09:48,621 --> 00:09:49,883 pulling everything near the funnel 172 00:09:49,956 --> 00:09:51,184 back into the anomaly. 173 00:09:51,257 --> 00:09:53,725 We'd have to jump to warp at exactly the right moment. 174 00:09:53,793 --> 00:09:56,819 We'd need to achieve a velocity of warp 8.2. 175 00:09:56,896 --> 00:10:00,263 Question is, will we have enough power? 176 00:10:00,333 --> 00:10:02,062 At the rate we're losing it... 177 00:10:03,936 --> 00:10:06,769 ...we may only get one shot at this. 178 00:10:06,839 --> 00:10:09,137 The sooner we try, the better. 179 00:10:15,348 --> 00:10:19,307 There's a funnel forming 70,000 meters off the port bow-- 180 00:10:19,385 --> 00:10:21,182 bearing 130 mark 24. 181 00:10:21,253 --> 00:10:23,881 Graviton surge in 34 seconds. 182 00:10:23,956 --> 00:10:26,857 Full power to shields and structural integrity. 183 00:10:26,926 --> 00:10:28,757 Take us in, Mr. Paris. 184 00:10:33,833 --> 00:10:34,765 Five seconds... 185 00:10:34,834 --> 00:10:35,892 four... 186 00:10:36,002 --> 00:10:37,060 three... 187 00:10:42,441 --> 00:10:44,204 Structural integrity at 20 percent. 188 00:10:48,214 --> 00:10:49,181 Ten percent! 189 00:10:52,585 --> 00:10:54,450 50,000 kilometers to normal space. 190 00:10:54,520 --> 00:10:55,782 Prepare to go to warp. 191 00:11:18,611 --> 00:11:20,875 Engineering to the Bridge. 192 00:11:20,946 --> 00:11:22,106 Go ahead. 193 00:11:22,181 --> 00:11:24,979 The warp core is off-line. 194 00:11:33,526 --> 00:11:35,619 lf nothing else, we learned some things 195 00:11:35,695 --> 00:11:37,458 that'll help us next time. 196 00:11:37,530 --> 00:11:38,622 With all due respect, Captain, 197 00:11:38,698 --> 00:11:40,632 we don't even have warp drive anymore. 198 00:11:40,700 --> 00:11:42,463 l may be able to get it back on line, 199 00:11:42,568 --> 00:11:43,796 but we still need deuterium 200 00:11:43,903 --> 00:11:45,837 to keep our basic systems running. 201 00:11:45,905 --> 00:11:47,463 How long will our reserves last? 202 00:11:47,573 --> 00:11:50,337 lf we shut down life support on all but a few decks, 203 00:11:50,409 --> 00:11:52,172 deactivate Astrometrics, turbolifts, 204 00:11:52,244 --> 00:11:55,839 ration replicator use-- maybe a week. 205 00:11:55,915 --> 00:11:58,349 l used to make a living scavenging for supplies. 206 00:11:58,417 --> 00:11:59,850 Let me take one of the shuttles. 207 00:11:59,919 --> 00:12:01,716 l might be able to find deuterium 208 00:12:01,821 --> 00:12:03,083 on one of those abandoned ships. 209 00:12:03,122 --> 00:12:05,056 A shuttle would be too easy a target. 210 00:12:05,124 --> 00:12:06,557 l appreciate the offer, Neelix, 211 00:12:06,625 --> 00:12:08,217 but we're safer if we stay together. 212 00:12:08,294 --> 00:12:10,558 The shuttles may be useful in another capacity. 213 00:12:10,629 --> 00:12:13,996 We could use their warp cores to augment power on Voyager. 214 00:12:14,066 --> 00:12:16,296 We're still going to need more deuterium. 215 00:12:18,704 --> 00:12:20,899 Let's track down the ship that raided us 216 00:12:21,040 --> 00:12:23,508 and get back what they stole. 217 00:12:23,609 --> 00:12:24,837 We should do it quickly. 218 00:12:24,910 --> 00:12:27,401 l've detected a number of vessels monitoring us. 219 00:12:27,480 --> 00:12:29,380 The vultures are circling. 220 00:12:29,448 --> 00:12:31,848 Vultures eat the dead, Mr. Paris. 221 00:12:31,917 --> 00:12:34,852 We're not dead yet. 222 00:12:40,059 --> 00:12:41,959 The vessel's in visual range. 223 00:12:42,061 --> 00:12:43,323 Shields. 224 00:12:43,395 --> 00:12:46,887 On screen. 225 00:12:48,033 --> 00:12:51,366 Looks like somebody got to them before we did. 226 00:12:51,470 --> 00:12:53,097 No life signs. 227 00:12:53,205 --> 00:12:54,365 Scan for ion trails. 228 00:12:54,473 --> 00:12:57,101 Whoever did this probably has our deuterium. 229 00:12:57,176 --> 00:12:58,643 Aye, Captain. 230 00:12:58,711 --> 00:13:01,771 ls there anything left aboard that ship worth salvaging? 231 00:13:01,847 --> 00:13:05,248 Their technology and supplies have been picked clean. 232 00:13:05,317 --> 00:13:07,444 Not everything of value has been taken. 233 00:13:07,520 --> 00:13:09,181 The warp core has been removed, 234 00:13:09,255 --> 00:13:11,621 but the casing that protected it is intact. 235 00:13:11,690 --> 00:13:13,214 lt's composed of tricesium. 236 00:13:13,292 --> 00:13:15,886 We can convert it into a power source. 237 00:13:15,995 --> 00:13:17,428 Every little bit helps. 238 00:13:17,496 --> 00:13:20,897 Lock onto the core casing and beam it to the Cargo Bay. 239 00:13:21,033 --> 00:13:22,432 With the additional power, 240 00:13:22,535 --> 00:13:24,765 we could reactivate the Astrometrics Lab. 241 00:13:24,870 --> 00:13:26,599 l can think of some better uses. 242 00:13:26,705 --> 00:13:27,637 For example? 243 00:13:27,706 --> 00:13:28,730 Oh, l don't know-- 244 00:13:28,841 --> 00:13:31,002 making sure there's air to breathe. 245 00:13:46,859 --> 00:13:49,384 This must be where they cut through the casing 246 00:13:49,461 --> 00:13:50,723 to remove the core. 247 00:13:50,796 --> 00:13:52,957 Crude but effective. 248 00:13:56,535 --> 00:13:59,003 Something's in there. 249 00:13:59,071 --> 00:14:00,402 ldentify yourself. 250 00:14:01,173 --> 00:14:02,970 Torres to Security. 251 00:14:03,042 --> 00:14:04,475 lntruder alert. 252 00:14:04,543 --> 00:14:06,135 Acknowledged. 253 00:14:09,315 --> 00:14:10,577 There. 254 00:14:10,649 --> 00:14:12,082 Stay where you are. 255 00:14:14,854 --> 00:14:17,584 He appears to be injured. 256 00:14:29,702 --> 00:14:31,169 How is he? 257 00:14:31,237 --> 00:14:32,898 His injury doesn't seem serious, 258 00:14:33,005 --> 00:14:35,974 but he won't let me close enough to treat him. 259 00:14:39,578 --> 00:14:41,739 My name's Captain Janeway. 260 00:14:41,814 --> 00:14:43,213 You're safe here. 261 00:14:43,282 --> 00:14:45,512 l've tried communicating with him. 262 00:14:45,584 --> 00:14:47,950 He doesn't appear to have any verbal skills. 263 00:14:48,020 --> 00:14:49,681 Do we know how he got on board? 264 00:14:49,755 --> 00:14:52,781 l believe he was transported along with the core casing. 265 00:14:52,858 --> 00:14:55,190 We should have picked up his life signs. 266 00:14:55,261 --> 00:14:58,287 We're trying to determine why we didn't detect him. 267 00:14:58,364 --> 00:15:00,662 That vessel he was on had no atmosphere. 268 00:15:00,733 --> 00:15:01,825 How did he survive? 269 00:15:01,967 --> 00:15:04,299 My scans show he can conserve oxygen. 270 00:15:04,403 --> 00:15:06,132 He has unusually large lung capacity 271 00:15:06,238 --> 00:15:07,762 and a voracious appetite. 272 00:15:07,873 --> 00:15:10,239 Do you think that ship was his home? 273 00:15:10,309 --> 00:15:12,436 Maybe, but we can't send him back. 274 00:15:12,511 --> 00:15:16,447 He can't survive without oxygen indefinitely. 275 00:15:16,515 --> 00:15:18,847 We'll run scans for other members of his species, 276 00:15:18,918 --> 00:15:21,443 but until we can find a safe place for him, 277 00:15:21,520 --> 00:15:23,750 let's make him as comfortable as possible. 278 00:15:26,625 --> 00:15:29,594 Computer, replicate a portion of nutritional supplements 279 00:15:29,662 --> 00:15:30,959 from my daily allotment. 280 00:15:40,372 --> 00:15:41,896 You've found something? 281 00:15:42,007 --> 00:15:44,942 We think we know who has our deuterium. 282 00:15:45,044 --> 00:15:47,979 lt's someone we've already met. 283 00:15:50,916 --> 00:15:52,941 l knew l'd see you again, Captain. 284 00:15:53,018 --> 00:15:56,613 l expect you've reconsidered my proposal. 285 00:15:56,689 --> 00:15:58,179 We're not here to trade. 286 00:15:58,257 --> 00:16:00,885 We're here to take back what belongs to us. 287 00:16:00,960 --> 00:16:02,552 l don't know what you mean. 288 00:16:02,628 --> 00:16:05,529 Our scans indicate you've got some of our food, 289 00:16:05,597 --> 00:16:06,825 one of our consoles, 290 00:16:06,932 --> 00:16:09,230 and a large quantity of our deuterium. 291 00:16:09,335 --> 00:16:11,269 We didn't take any of that from you. 292 00:16:11,337 --> 00:16:14,500 No, apparently you killed the crew of another ship 293 00:16:14,606 --> 00:16:16,164 and took it from them. 294 00:16:16,275 --> 00:16:17,742 We want it back. 295 00:16:17,810 --> 00:16:20,278 That's not the way things work here. 296 00:16:20,346 --> 00:16:23,782 Either you give it back, or we'll take it. 297 00:16:26,952 --> 00:16:28,681 He's powering his engines. 298 00:16:28,754 --> 00:16:31,552 Target his shields and fire. 299 00:16:33,926 --> 00:16:35,052 Lock onto whatever belongs to us 300 00:16:35,127 --> 00:16:36,424 and transport it to the cargo bay. 301 00:16:37,796 --> 00:16:41,562 l'm detecting large quantities of food on his supply deck. 302 00:16:41,633 --> 00:16:43,760 Maybe we should take it while we have the chance. 303 00:16:43,869 --> 00:16:45,564 ls it ours? 304 00:16:45,671 --> 00:16:47,434 No, but our own reserves are running out. 305 00:16:47,506 --> 00:16:51,306 Valen wouldn't hesitate to take it from us. 306 00:16:51,377 --> 00:16:53,311 No, he wouldn't. 307 00:16:53,379 --> 00:16:54,903 We've got what's ours. 308 00:16:54,980 --> 00:16:56,277 Reverse course. 309 00:17:09,261 --> 00:17:10,853 Come in. 310 00:17:13,265 --> 00:17:15,529 An updated inventory of our supplies. 311 00:17:15,601 --> 00:17:18,570 We got back less than half of what was stolen. 312 00:17:20,906 --> 00:17:23,466 Doesn't take two of you to deliver a padd. 313 00:17:23,575 --> 00:17:24,769 What's on your mind? 314 00:17:26,512 --> 00:17:27,570 We want to be clear 315 00:17:27,646 --> 00:17:29,307 about what our policy's going to be 316 00:17:29,381 --> 00:17:30,780 while we're here in the Void. 317 00:17:30,849 --> 00:17:34,012 You think we should have taken Valen's food. 318 00:17:34,086 --> 00:17:36,554 Logic suggests we may have to be 319 00:17:36,622 --> 00:17:38,886 more opportunistic if we intend to survive. 320 00:17:38,957 --> 00:17:40,891 We may not like Valen's tactics, 321 00:17:40,959 --> 00:17:42,722 but he and his crew are still alive 322 00:17:42,795 --> 00:17:44,285 after five years in here. 323 00:17:44,363 --> 00:17:46,593 l was thinking about that myself. 324 00:17:48,333 --> 00:17:50,392 l thought maybe l could get some guidance 325 00:17:50,502 --> 00:17:52,470 from the Federation Charter. 326 00:17:53,672 --> 00:17:57,267 l was hoping l'd find a loophole that would allow us to... 327 00:17:57,342 --> 00:18:00,334 take actions we ordinarily wouldn't take. 328 00:18:00,412 --> 00:18:02,141 Any luck? 329 00:18:02,214 --> 00:18:04,705 The Charter's a statement of principles, 330 00:18:04,783 --> 00:18:06,410 not a practical document. 331 00:18:06,485 --> 00:18:08,976 No section on how to exist in a void. 332 00:18:09,054 --> 00:18:10,351 No. 333 00:18:12,057 --> 00:18:13,354 But l've become convinced 334 00:18:13,425 --> 00:18:15,586 that we've got to stick to our principles, 335 00:18:15,661 --> 00:18:16,923 not abandon them. 336 00:18:16,995 --> 00:18:19,429 Should the crew be ready to die for those principles? 337 00:18:19,498 --> 00:18:21,022 lf the alternative means 338 00:18:21,100 --> 00:18:23,830 becoming thieves and killers ourselves, yes. 339 00:18:23,969 --> 00:18:26,130 But l'm betting that our principles 340 00:18:26,238 --> 00:18:28,001 are going to keep us alive. 341 00:18:28,073 --> 00:18:29,165 Captain? 342 00:18:29,274 --> 00:18:33,574 The Federation is based on mutual cooperation... 343 00:18:33,645 --> 00:18:35,613 the idea that the whole is greater 344 00:18:35,681 --> 00:18:37,239 than the sum of its parts. 345 00:18:37,316 --> 00:18:39,807 Voyager can't survive here alone, 346 00:18:39,885 --> 00:18:43,878 but if we form a temporary alliance with other ships, 347 00:18:43,989 --> 00:18:46,549 maybe we can pool our resources and escape. 348 00:18:46,625 --> 00:18:47,990 As you've pointed out, 349 00:18:48,060 --> 00:18:50,460 the people we've encountered in this void 350 00:18:50,529 --> 00:18:51,894 are thieves and killers. 351 00:18:51,997 --> 00:18:54,898 Such individuals are hardly ideal allies. 352 00:18:55,000 --> 00:18:56,695 l agree. 353 00:18:56,802 --> 00:18:59,703 Then who are we going to form an alliance with? 354 00:18:59,771 --> 00:19:03,138 Anyone who agrees to play by our rules: 355 00:19:03,242 --> 00:19:07,611 no killing, no stealing, and no giving up. 356 00:19:07,646 --> 00:19:08,908 Forgive me, Captain, 357 00:19:08,981 --> 00:19:11,074 but why would anyone who has survived 358 00:19:11,150 --> 00:19:14,347 by killing and stealing suddenly agree to those terms? 359 00:19:14,419 --> 00:19:18,412 We'll offer to share our food and medical supplies 360 00:19:18,490 --> 00:19:22,187 and defend ships that are attacked by raiders. 361 00:19:22,261 --> 00:19:25,822 Captain, maybe you'd better take another look at that inventory. 362 00:19:25,964 --> 00:19:29,195 Our food and power reserves will be gone within a week. 363 00:19:29,301 --> 00:19:31,394 lf we start giving everything away... 364 00:19:31,503 --> 00:19:34,870 Then maybe we'll only survive for two days instead of seven. 365 00:19:34,940 --> 00:19:36,874 On the other hand, if we share what we have, 366 00:19:37,009 --> 00:19:38,704 instead of hoarding it, 367 00:19:38,777 --> 00:19:41,644 we might find other people willing to do the same. 368 00:19:41,713 --> 00:19:43,408 lf we combine our technology, 369 00:19:43,482 --> 00:19:46,383 we can find ways of improving our situation 370 00:19:46,451 --> 00:19:50,888 and ultimately get the hell out of this place. 371 00:19:50,956 --> 00:19:53,891 We may lose a little weight, gentlemen, 372 00:19:53,992 --> 00:19:57,587 but we won't lose who we are. 373 00:20:01,633 --> 00:20:06,229 Captain's Log, Stardate 54553.4. 374 00:20:06,338 --> 00:20:09,102 For the past several days, we've been making every effort 375 00:20:09,174 --> 00:20:11,267 to recruit members into an alliance, 376 00:20:11,343 --> 00:20:13,334 but it hasn't been easy. 377 00:20:13,412 --> 00:20:16,108 Whenever a new ship gets pulled into the Void, 378 00:20:16,181 --> 00:20:17,944 they're immediately attacked. 379 00:20:18,016 --> 00:20:19,449 lnstead of attacking it, 380 00:20:19,518 --> 00:20:22,316 you'd have to help defend the new ship. 381 00:20:22,387 --> 00:20:24,617 And how is that in my interest? 382 00:20:24,690 --> 00:20:27,523 lt would encourage them to join our alliance. 383 00:20:27,593 --> 00:20:31,359 And if they refuse, then we raid them? 384 00:20:31,430 --> 00:20:32,954 Everyone in the alliance must agree 385 00:20:33,031 --> 00:20:35,192 not to launch unprovoked attacks. 386 00:20:35,300 --> 00:20:37,768 Then how are we supposed to get supplies? 387 00:20:37,869 --> 00:20:39,962 The idea is to recruit new members, 388 00:20:40,138 --> 00:20:42,003 share technology and resources. 389 00:20:42,140 --> 00:20:44,631 We almost escaped the Void on our own. 390 00:20:44,743 --> 00:20:47,803 lf we work together, l believe we'll succeed. 391 00:20:47,879 --> 00:20:51,212 How many ships do you have in this alliance? 392 00:20:51,283 --> 00:20:53,148 You'd be the first. 393 00:20:53,218 --> 00:20:57,450 Technically, Captain, that's not correct. 394 00:20:57,522 --> 00:20:59,649 l consider myself the first member 395 00:20:59,725 --> 00:21:01,317 of the Captain's coalition. 396 00:21:01,426 --> 00:21:04,793 Six years ago, l offered her my services 397 00:21:04,830 --> 00:21:05,888 and the resources of my ship, 398 00:21:06,031 --> 00:21:07,396 and she has never failed to help me 399 00:21:07,466 --> 00:21:08,763 when l needed her. 400 00:21:08,834 --> 00:21:11,632 lt's a noble idea, Captain, 401 00:21:11,737 --> 00:21:15,434 but good intentions are like deuterium reserves-- 402 00:21:15,507 --> 00:21:18,067 they tend to get lost in the Void. 403 00:21:18,143 --> 00:21:21,237 All l ask is that you consider our proposal. 404 00:21:21,313 --> 00:21:23,941 l will. 405 00:21:24,016 --> 00:21:25,881 ln the meantime, 406 00:21:25,951 --> 00:21:28,681 we'd like to offer you food and medical supplies. 407 00:21:28,754 --> 00:21:31,552 What do you expect in return? 408 00:21:31,623 --> 00:21:34,114 Nothing. 409 00:21:34,192 --> 00:21:36,183 Compliments of the alliance. 410 00:21:42,834 --> 00:21:44,734 l tried. 411 00:21:50,075 --> 00:21:51,440 Captain... 412 00:21:51,510 --> 00:21:52,499 there's been a theft. 413 00:21:52,611 --> 00:21:53,669 What's missing? 414 00:21:53,745 --> 00:21:54,677 My phase compensator. 415 00:21:54,746 --> 00:21:55,838 No doubt, it was stolen 416 00:21:55,914 --> 00:21:57,609 by one of your prospective members. 417 00:21:57,683 --> 00:22:00,208 lt wasn't stolen. l gave it to the Nygeans. 418 00:22:00,285 --> 00:22:02,219 They needed it to repair their sensor array. 419 00:22:02,287 --> 00:22:05,381 l presume you obtained something equally valuable in return. 420 00:22:05,457 --> 00:22:06,890 l think l did. 421 00:22:06,958 --> 00:22:08,721 The goodwill of a potential ally. 422 00:22:08,794 --> 00:22:10,056 Did they join? 423 00:22:10,128 --> 00:22:11,060 Not yet. 424 00:22:11,129 --> 00:22:13,563 -Captain... -l know. 425 00:22:13,632 --> 00:22:16,294 lt's not exactly the most ''efficient'' policy. 426 00:22:16,401 --> 00:22:19,768 But, then, you don't always do what's most efficient either. 427 00:22:19,838 --> 00:22:21,601 l don't know what you're implying. 428 00:22:21,673 --> 00:22:24,608 You gave up your rations to our guest in Sick Bay. 429 00:22:24,676 --> 00:22:26,109 He needed food. 430 00:22:26,178 --> 00:22:28,772 You're a valuable member of this crew. 431 00:22:28,847 --> 00:22:29,814 Your friend in Sick Bay 432 00:22:29,881 --> 00:22:31,439 is nothing but a drain on resources. 433 00:22:31,516 --> 00:22:35,612 What's efficient about wasting food on him? 434 00:22:35,687 --> 00:22:37,416 You think l'm being inefficient, 435 00:22:37,489 --> 00:22:39,616 Tuvok thinks l'm being illogical... 436 00:22:39,691 --> 00:22:41,124 You both could be right. 437 00:22:41,193 --> 00:22:45,459 But maybe the best way to get help is to give it. 438 00:22:45,530 --> 00:22:46,963 Oh, and, Seven? 439 00:22:47,032 --> 00:22:48,659 -Yes? -l'm sorry 440 00:22:48,734 --> 00:22:51,532 l gave away your favorite phase compensator. 441 00:23:13,792 --> 00:23:15,054 How is he? 442 00:23:15,127 --> 00:23:16,389 Much better. 443 00:23:16,461 --> 00:23:17,553 He seemed to relax when he heard me 444 00:23:17,629 --> 00:23:19,062 humming an aria from Rigoletto, 445 00:23:19,131 --> 00:23:22,066 so l had the computer play the full orchestral version. 446 00:23:22,167 --> 00:23:24,727 Fantome seems to be a music lover. 447 00:23:24,836 --> 00:23:26,064 ''Fantome''? 448 00:23:26,171 --> 00:23:27,604 After The Phantom of the Opera, 449 00:23:27,672 --> 00:23:30,732 a tormented character who is soothed by music. 450 00:23:30,842 --> 00:23:33,675 ln six years, you haven't chosen a name for yourself, 451 00:23:33,745 --> 00:23:36,270 but you've given Fantome one in a few days. 452 00:23:36,348 --> 00:23:37,280 Choosing the right name for myself 453 00:23:37,349 --> 00:23:38,441 is extremely difficult. 454 00:23:38,517 --> 00:23:40,382 l'm a complex individual. 455 00:23:40,452 --> 00:23:41,942 And Fantome isn't? 456 00:23:42,020 --> 00:23:43,282 On the contrary. 457 00:23:43,355 --> 00:23:45,050 l believe he's quite intelligent, 458 00:23:45,123 --> 00:23:47,250 and his physiology's very sophisticated. 459 00:23:47,325 --> 00:23:49,555 Did you know he has the ability to refract 460 00:23:49,628 --> 00:23:50,595 his own life signs? 461 00:23:50,662 --> 00:23:51,629 That would explain 462 00:23:51,696 --> 00:23:53,288 why our sensors didn't detect him. 463 00:23:55,300 --> 00:23:58,565 l wish we could find a way to communicate with him. 464 00:23:58,670 --> 00:24:01,070 l suspect he'd have a lot to tell us. 465 00:24:05,777 --> 00:24:07,210 We were enjoying that. 466 00:24:07,279 --> 00:24:08,576 Exactly. 467 00:24:08,647 --> 00:24:11,639 He may not be able to speak, but he can hear. 468 00:24:36,508 --> 00:24:38,601 He understands. 469 00:24:41,947 --> 00:24:43,414 So it would seem. 470 00:24:51,823 --> 00:24:53,381 What's the occasion? 471 00:24:53,458 --> 00:24:55,255 Seven's not the only one 472 00:24:55,327 --> 00:24:58,057 who knows how to set an elegant table. 473 00:24:58,129 --> 00:25:00,996 You have heard there is a food shortage. 474 00:25:01,066 --> 00:25:02,328 That's no reason 475 00:25:02,400 --> 00:25:05,563 why you two can't enjoy a romantic dinner. 476 00:25:07,305 --> 00:25:10,138 Unfortunately, l can't light this. 477 00:25:10,208 --> 00:25:12,369 lt would be a waste of oxygen. 478 00:25:12,444 --> 00:25:14,378 Still, it is festive. 479 00:25:14,446 --> 00:25:16,243 We appreciate the effort. 480 00:25:18,116 --> 00:25:20,778 l believe there's been a mistake here, waiter. 481 00:25:20,852 --> 00:25:22,149 l didn't order this. 482 00:25:22,220 --> 00:25:27,317 Close your eyes and pretend that it's Seven's fettran risotto. 483 00:25:34,666 --> 00:25:37,464 lt tastes more like chicken. 484 00:25:40,906 --> 00:25:41,998 What's this? 485 00:25:42,107 --> 00:25:44,337 A preserved Olian guava. 486 00:25:44,409 --> 00:25:45,899 l had a few left. 487 00:25:46,044 --> 00:25:47,773 Neelix... 488 00:25:47,846 --> 00:25:50,144 No arguments. You're eating for two. 489 00:25:50,215 --> 00:25:53,446 Senior officers, report to stations immediately. 490 00:25:53,518 --> 00:25:54,780 Sorry, Neelix. 491 00:25:56,121 --> 00:25:58,055 Charge weapons. Shields to full. 492 00:25:58,123 --> 00:25:59,055 What's going on? 493 00:25:59,124 --> 00:26:00,182 A funnel just opened. 494 00:26:00,292 --> 00:26:01,759 lt pulled in a new vessel. 495 00:26:01,793 --> 00:26:03,693 Two warships are approaching it. 496 00:26:03,762 --> 00:26:05,195 One of them is Valen's. 497 00:26:09,401 --> 00:26:11,096 Target Valen's weapons and hail him. 498 00:26:14,239 --> 00:26:16,503 My fight's not with you, Captain. 499 00:26:16,575 --> 00:26:18,270 Then stand down. 500 00:26:18,343 --> 00:26:21,540 This new ship has impressive technology. 501 00:26:21,613 --> 00:26:23,137 We can share it. 502 00:26:23,214 --> 00:26:25,546 l'm not here to divide the spoils. 503 00:26:25,617 --> 00:26:28,518 Then why are you here? 504 00:26:28,587 --> 00:26:31,351 To protect the ship you're firing on. 505 00:26:31,423 --> 00:26:33,391 What are they to you? 506 00:26:33,458 --> 00:26:35,392 Just some people in a bad situation, 507 00:26:35,460 --> 00:26:37,121 like the rest of us. 508 00:26:37,195 --> 00:26:38,890 Save your speeches. 509 00:26:38,997 --> 00:26:41,261 l've got a crew to feed. 510 00:26:43,602 --> 00:26:44,296 He's targeting our shields. 511 00:26:44,402 --> 00:26:45,426 Take his weapons out. 512 00:26:45,537 --> 00:26:46,504 Hail the new ship. 513 00:26:49,074 --> 00:26:49,938 l surrender. 514 00:26:50,075 --> 00:26:51,440 We're here to help you. 515 00:26:51,509 --> 00:26:53,170 Can you target the smaller warship? 516 00:26:53,244 --> 00:26:56,236 We're a survey vessel. We're not equipped to fight. 517 00:26:57,782 --> 00:26:59,409 Shields at 60 percent. 518 00:26:59,484 --> 00:27:01,782 Fire torpedoes. 519 00:27:06,958 --> 00:27:09,756 Shields on Valen's lead ship are holding at 80 percent. 520 00:27:09,828 --> 00:27:12,626 lt appears he's upgraded them since we last met. 521 00:27:12,697 --> 00:27:13,493 Ours? 522 00:27:13,565 --> 00:27:15,465 Thirty. 523 00:27:18,737 --> 00:27:22,468 The smaller ship is outmaneuvering us. 524 00:27:22,540 --> 00:27:26,067 We have hull breaches on Decks 5 and 6. 525 00:27:26,144 --> 00:27:27,008 Seal them. 526 00:27:27,078 --> 00:27:30,013 Shields at 15 percent. 527 00:27:30,081 --> 00:27:32,311 -Engineering to the Bridge. -Go ahead. 528 00:27:35,954 --> 00:27:37,546 We're losing containment. 529 00:27:37,622 --> 00:27:39,055 At this rate, we'll be dead in the water 530 00:27:39,124 --> 00:27:41,490 in less than three minutes. 531 00:27:42,927 --> 00:27:44,155 We should retreat, Captain. 532 00:27:45,397 --> 00:27:46,830 Not yet. 533 00:27:46,898 --> 00:27:48,092 We might want to reconsider. 534 00:27:48,166 --> 00:27:49,599 There's another ship approaching. 535 00:27:49,701 --> 00:27:51,760 We can't defend ourselves against three ships. 536 00:27:51,870 --> 00:27:53,337 We may not have to. 537 00:27:53,438 --> 00:27:55,429 The third vessel belongs to Mr. Garon. 538 00:27:55,540 --> 00:27:57,201 He's firing at the other two. 539 00:28:02,614 --> 00:28:04,241 Valen's shields are down. 540 00:28:04,315 --> 00:28:06,579 The smaller ship is leaking plasma. 541 00:28:06,651 --> 00:28:08,312 They're both retreating. 542 00:28:08,386 --> 00:28:09,648 Garon's hailing. 543 00:28:09,721 --> 00:28:11,211 Get a weapons lock on him. 544 00:28:11,289 --> 00:28:13,883 We've been fooled by unexpected allies before. 545 00:28:16,294 --> 00:28:17,818 Why are you targeting me? 546 00:28:17,929 --> 00:28:19,988 Because l don't know what your intentions are. 547 00:28:20,065 --> 00:28:21,760 Haven't l just made them clear? 548 00:28:23,201 --> 00:28:26,034 l've decided to accept your offer. 549 00:28:29,607 --> 00:28:30,904 Well, in that case... 550 00:28:31,976 --> 00:28:35,912 ...welcome to the alliance. 551 00:28:39,117 --> 00:28:43,213 Captain's Log, Stardate 54562.7. 552 00:28:43,288 --> 00:28:46,724 Since Garon and the survey ship became our charter members, 553 00:28:46,791 --> 00:28:49,385 finding new allies has gotten a little easier. 554 00:28:49,461 --> 00:28:52,726 My latest prospect is Commander Bosaal, 555 00:28:52,797 --> 00:28:55,994 whose ship has technology that could help us escape. 556 00:28:56,101 --> 00:28:58,592 Neelix, we have another guest for dinner. 557 00:28:58,703 --> 00:29:01,536 Always room for one more, Captain. 558 00:29:01,639 --> 00:29:04,506 Who did you raid to get fresh vegetables? 559 00:29:04,542 --> 00:29:05,907 They're replicated. 560 00:29:05,977 --> 00:29:07,774 One of the crews that joined us 561 00:29:07,846 --> 00:29:10,940 had technology that tripled our replicator efficiency. 562 00:29:11,015 --> 00:29:12,710 lt may not be a gourmet feast, 563 00:29:12,784 --> 00:29:15,776 but we can feed 500 people a day now, 564 00:29:15,854 --> 00:29:18,914 using half the power it took us a few days ago. 565 00:29:18,990 --> 00:29:21,686 Why don't we sit down? 566 00:29:30,435 --> 00:29:31,493 Doctor. 567 00:29:31,603 --> 00:29:32,661 Hello, Commander. 568 00:29:32,771 --> 00:29:34,204 How's your patient? 569 00:29:34,272 --> 00:29:36,263 Technically, he's not a patient anymore, 570 00:29:36,374 --> 00:29:37,932 but it's taken me this long to coax him 571 00:29:38,042 --> 00:29:38,974 out of Sick Bay. 572 00:29:39,043 --> 00:29:40,510 He's quite shy. 573 00:29:40,612 --> 00:29:44,013 l'm telling him not to worry... 574 00:29:44,082 --> 00:29:46,812 that you're the one who keeps us all safe. 575 00:29:48,119 --> 00:29:49,677 He says, ''Thank you.'' 576 00:29:49,754 --> 00:29:52,518 An ingenious method of communication. 577 00:29:52,590 --> 00:29:54,114 lt began with a few simple words, 578 00:29:54,192 --> 00:29:56,592 but now we're capable of rudimentary conversation. 579 00:29:56,661 --> 00:29:58,288 Tell him l'm pleased he's feeling better. 580 00:29:58,363 --> 00:29:59,295 l will. 581 00:30:16,281 --> 00:30:19,717 What's that parasite doing aboard your ship? 582 00:30:22,587 --> 00:30:24,612 l beg your pardon? 583 00:30:24,689 --> 00:30:26,384 They're vermin. 584 00:30:26,457 --> 00:30:28,288 l don't know who you are, sir, 585 00:30:28,359 --> 00:30:30,759 but your choice of words is offensive. 586 00:30:30,829 --> 00:30:32,353 What is offensive is the way 587 00:30:32,430 --> 00:30:34,625 they slip aboard during transport, 588 00:30:34,699 --> 00:30:38,260 hide in conduits, steal food, spread disease. 589 00:30:38,369 --> 00:30:40,564 Fantome is perfectly healthy, 590 00:30:40,672 --> 00:30:43,266 and unlike some people in this Void, he hasn't stolen 591 00:30:43,374 --> 00:30:45,239 anything. 592 00:30:45,310 --> 00:30:48,177 lf my sensors could detect where they are on my ship, 593 00:30:48,246 --> 00:30:49,406 l'd exterminate them. 594 00:30:49,480 --> 00:30:52,005 l suggest you do the same. 595 00:30:52,116 --> 00:30:53,174 Captain, this is outrageous! 596 00:30:53,251 --> 00:30:54,240 Doctor! 597 00:31:00,758 --> 00:31:02,248 One of the principles of our alliance 598 00:31:02,327 --> 00:31:04,295 is that we don't discriminate. 599 00:31:04,362 --> 00:31:05,989 Everyone's welcome, 600 00:31:06,064 --> 00:31:08,794 as long as they follow the rules. 601 00:31:08,867 --> 00:31:11,062 But if you're having a bad experience 602 00:31:11,169 --> 00:31:14,195 with the members of this species on your ship, 603 00:31:14,305 --> 00:31:17,763 l'd be happy to bring them to Voyager. 604 00:31:17,876 --> 00:31:19,810 lf you could find them. 605 00:31:19,878 --> 00:31:23,780 Now that we've had a chance to analyze Fantome's physiology, 606 00:31:23,848 --> 00:31:26,840 l think we can get a transporter lock on them. 607 00:31:26,918 --> 00:31:31,514 ls this your way of enticing me to join your... alliance? 608 00:31:31,589 --> 00:31:33,614 l'm simply trying to demonstrate 609 00:31:33,691 --> 00:31:37,058 how cooperation and tolerance can benefit everyone. 610 00:31:38,129 --> 00:31:41,223 Then we have an agreement. 611 00:31:46,237 --> 00:31:50,139 Okay, now connect the primary emitter relay. 612 00:31:52,510 --> 00:31:53,977 On line. 613 00:31:54,078 --> 00:31:55,272 How is it coming? 614 00:31:55,346 --> 00:31:56,278 Pretty well. 615 00:31:56,347 --> 00:31:57,712 We just need to... 616 00:31:59,284 --> 00:32:01,377 l guess l was being a little optimistic. 617 00:32:01,486 --> 00:32:02,885 What's the problem, exactly? 618 00:32:02,921 --> 00:32:04,980 Uh, we think we can establish a shield bubble 619 00:32:05,056 --> 00:32:06,887 large enough to encompass all our ships, 620 00:32:06,958 --> 00:32:09,051 but we have no way to compensate for the graviton stress. 621 00:32:09,127 --> 00:32:12,392 Wouldn't a polaron modulator be able to do that? 622 00:32:12,463 --> 00:32:13,896 Unfortunately, nobody in the alliance has one. 623 00:32:13,965 --> 00:32:16,525 We've been trying to build our own, but so far... 624 00:32:16,634 --> 00:32:18,625 Maybe we could trade for one, or find 625 00:32:18,736 --> 00:32:19,862 a new ally who has one. 626 00:32:19,971 --> 00:32:21,939 Well, it's not a common piece of technology, 627 00:32:22,006 --> 00:32:22,938 and it's valuable. 628 00:32:23,007 --> 00:32:24,634 lt may be difficult to convince anyone 629 00:32:24,709 --> 00:32:25,835 to part with it. 630 00:32:25,910 --> 00:32:27,844 You never know unless you ask... 631 00:32:27,912 --> 00:32:28,936 You are not authorized to be in here. 632 00:32:29,013 --> 00:32:31,607 We're making a valuable contribution to the alliance. 633 00:32:31,683 --> 00:32:33,844 By spying on restricted meetings? 634 00:32:33,918 --> 00:32:37,752 We've devised a new surveillance technique. 635 00:32:37,822 --> 00:32:39,483 Ask Harry to give you a... 636 00:32:39,557 --> 00:32:41,184 You've bypassed my security measures. 637 00:32:41,259 --> 00:32:44,558 We can observe activity on any ship in the Void 638 00:32:44,629 --> 00:32:46,221 without being detected. 639 00:32:46,297 --> 00:32:49,698 This is the cargo hold on the Jelinian freighter. 640 00:32:49,767 --> 00:32:53,328 Now, if l'm not mistaken, the Jelinians 641 00:32:53,438 --> 00:32:54,905 are a member of our alliance. 642 00:32:55,006 --> 00:32:58,237 Which is why you shouldn't be spying on them. 643 00:32:58,309 --> 00:33:01,301 And why they shouldn't be hoarding their ale. 644 00:33:43,621 --> 00:33:44,849 Lovely piece. 645 00:33:44,922 --> 00:33:46,856 Did they compose it, or did you? 646 00:33:46,924 --> 00:33:48,255 They did. 647 00:33:48,326 --> 00:33:50,089 Though strictly speaking, it's not a composition. 648 00:33:50,161 --> 00:33:52,322 lt's more of a conversation. 649 00:33:52,397 --> 00:33:53,625 l'm impressed. 650 00:33:53,698 --> 00:33:54,960 l wish l could take credit, 651 00:33:55,033 --> 00:33:56,557 but it was Fantome who taught the others 652 00:33:56,667 --> 00:33:58,965 in a fraction of the time it took him to learn. 653 00:33:59,070 --> 00:34:00,731 They're a highly intelligent species. 654 00:34:00,838 --> 00:34:01,998 The language is already developing 655 00:34:02,106 --> 00:34:04,165 its own grammar and syntax. 656 00:34:04,275 --> 00:34:06,709 That suggests they have a language of their own. 657 00:34:06,778 --> 00:34:09,212 Mm-hmm. lt could be telepathic, but they seem 658 00:34:09,280 --> 00:34:14,013 just as comfortable communicating with music now. 659 00:34:14,085 --> 00:34:16,576 Could their species be native to the Void? 660 00:34:16,654 --> 00:34:17,882 lt's certainly possible. 661 00:34:17,955 --> 00:34:19,684 They told us they were born here. 662 00:34:19,757 --> 00:34:22,419 Just when you think nothing in the galaxy 663 00:34:22,493 --> 00:34:24,290 can surprise you anymore... 664 00:34:24,362 --> 00:34:28,321 Captain Janeway, please report to Engineering. 665 00:34:33,771 --> 00:34:35,762 Just what we needed, Captain-- 666 00:34:35,873 --> 00:34:38,398 a fully compatible polaron modulator. 667 00:34:38,509 --> 00:34:39,942 Where did you get it? 668 00:34:40,044 --> 00:34:41,875 A Kinjal frigate. 669 00:34:41,946 --> 00:34:43,811 Do they want to join our alliance? 670 00:34:43,881 --> 00:34:46,213 They're not interested. 671 00:34:48,319 --> 00:34:50,310 How did you get this? 672 00:34:50,388 --> 00:34:51,650 l traded for it. 673 00:34:51,722 --> 00:34:53,485 What did you give them? 674 00:34:55,026 --> 00:34:56,994 l don't answer to you. 675 00:34:58,529 --> 00:35:01,362 Did you steal it? 676 00:35:04,969 --> 00:35:07,028 Disconnect the modulator. 677 00:35:07,138 --> 00:35:08,366 Captain...? 678 00:35:08,473 --> 00:35:10,805 We're returning it to the people it belongs to. 679 00:35:10,875 --> 00:35:14,140 They have no more use for it. 680 00:35:14,212 --> 00:35:15,702 You don't know that. 681 00:35:15,780 --> 00:35:20,308 Yes... l do. 682 00:35:20,384 --> 00:35:22,249 You killed them... 683 00:35:22,320 --> 00:35:23,651 Captain. 684 00:35:23,721 --> 00:35:26,155 l don't like his tactics any more than you do, 685 00:35:26,224 --> 00:35:29,216 but why waste this technology when we're so close to escaping? 686 00:35:29,293 --> 00:35:30,555 Because it's a violation 687 00:35:30,628 --> 00:35:32,619 of everything this alliance stands for. 688 00:35:32,697 --> 00:35:34,528 Refusing the modulator won't bring back 689 00:35:34,599 --> 00:35:35,657 the people he killed. 690 00:35:35,733 --> 00:35:40,602 No, but using it would make us accessories to murder. 691 00:35:40,671 --> 00:35:42,662 Take it and get out. 692 00:36:11,936 --> 00:36:14,666 The Jelinians and the Kraylor have left with Bosaal. 693 00:36:14,772 --> 00:36:16,205 They felt you were being... 694 00:36:16,274 --> 00:36:18,208 lmpulsive and self-righteous? 695 00:36:18,276 --> 00:36:19,868 ls that what you think? 696 00:36:19,944 --> 00:36:21,878 You did what you had to do. 697 00:36:21,946 --> 00:36:23,379 Still, l made a mistake. 698 00:36:23,447 --> 00:36:25,108 By telling Bosaal to leave? 699 00:36:25,183 --> 00:36:26,878 Allowing him to join in the first place. 700 00:36:26,951 --> 00:36:28,475 You couldn't have known what he was going to do. 701 00:36:28,553 --> 00:36:31,021 Oh, l had a pretty good idea what kind of person he was. 702 00:36:31,088 --> 00:36:33,386 That bigoted reaction he had to the Doctor's friend 703 00:36:33,457 --> 00:36:37,723 told me all l needed to know, but l ignored my instincts. 704 00:36:37,795 --> 00:36:38,887 Why? 705 00:36:38,963 --> 00:36:41,488 Because l thought his ship could help us escape. 706 00:36:41,566 --> 00:36:44,228 You weren't the only one who wanted him in the alliance. 707 00:36:44,335 --> 00:36:46,269 Maybe not... but if l'd listened 708 00:36:46,337 --> 00:36:47,861 to my doubts in the first place, 709 00:36:47,972 --> 00:36:50,236 we wouldn't have lost the other two ships. 710 00:36:50,308 --> 00:36:51,935 We'll find a way out of here without them. 711 00:36:52,009 --> 00:36:53,442 Where do we stand with the modulator? 712 00:36:53,511 --> 00:36:55,172 B'Elanna and the other engineers 713 00:36:55,246 --> 00:36:57,214 are working around the clock to build one. 714 00:36:57,281 --> 00:37:00,512 She thinks they'll be ready to test in a couple of days. 715 00:37:00,585 --> 00:37:03,645 So everyone's pulling together to make up for my mistake? 716 00:37:03,721 --> 00:37:04,813 They have to. 717 00:37:04,889 --> 00:37:07,323 lt says so in the Federation Charter. 718 00:37:08,659 --> 00:37:10,593 Good news, l hope. 719 00:37:10,661 --> 00:37:12,094 l'm afraid not. 720 00:37:12,163 --> 00:37:13,528 lt appears Commander Bosaal 721 00:37:13,598 --> 00:37:15,930 is attempting to form an alliance of his own 722 00:37:16,033 --> 00:37:17,967 with one of our adversaries. 723 00:37:18,035 --> 00:37:20,026 We recorded a tactical conversation 724 00:37:20,137 --> 00:37:23,197 that took place between them just a few minutes ago. 725 00:37:23,307 --> 00:37:25,867 Don't underestimate Janeway. 726 00:37:25,943 --> 00:37:28,036 l've been in battle with her twice. 727 00:37:28,112 --> 00:37:30,342 Then you know Janeway's tactics. 728 00:37:30,414 --> 00:37:31,972 l have two other ships. 729 00:37:32,049 --> 00:37:35,610 We can take Voyager's food and weapons 730 00:37:35,686 --> 00:37:37,449 if we work together. 731 00:37:37,521 --> 00:37:39,614 The rest of their conversation suggests 732 00:37:39,690 --> 00:37:41,783 they will attack within the next 48 hours. 733 00:37:41,859 --> 00:37:44,726 l'm so glad we taught them the value of cooperation. 734 00:37:44,795 --> 00:37:47,662 Our power reserves will be severely depleted 735 00:37:47,732 --> 00:37:49,097 if we're forced to defend ourselves. 736 00:37:50,534 --> 00:37:53,628 Tell B'Elanna we don't have time to test her modulator. 737 00:37:53,738 --> 00:37:55,899 We've got to try to escape now. 738 00:38:00,278 --> 00:38:04,044 Sorry to interrupt, but we've got a situation developing. 739 00:38:05,783 --> 00:38:08,343 We're going to try to break free of the anomaly. 740 00:38:08,419 --> 00:38:10,114 Your friends are welcome to join us, 741 00:38:10,187 --> 00:38:12,178 but they should be aware of the dangers. 742 00:38:16,193 --> 00:38:17,353 The Void's their home. 743 00:38:17,428 --> 00:38:18,360 They want to stay. 744 00:38:18,429 --> 00:38:20,727 Where would they like us to transport them? 745 00:38:20,798 --> 00:38:21,822 They're nomads. 746 00:38:21,966 --> 00:38:23,228 Any ship will do. 747 00:38:26,003 --> 00:38:28,267 They say they're grateful for our help. 748 00:38:30,007 --> 00:38:31,941 They want to help us now. 749 00:39:46,684 --> 00:39:49,084 There's a funnel forming in Grid 4. 750 00:39:49,153 --> 00:39:50,984 Graviton surge in 98 seconds. 751 00:39:51,055 --> 00:39:53,023 Alert the other ships. 752 00:39:54,392 --> 00:39:56,155 Take us in, Tom. 753 00:39:56,227 --> 00:39:57,524 Aye, Captain. 754 00:39:57,595 --> 00:39:59,688 Bosaal and his fleet are approaching. 755 00:39:59,764 --> 00:40:01,288 They are charging weapons. 756 00:40:01,365 --> 00:40:02,696 Janeway to Engineering. 757 00:40:02,767 --> 00:40:03,699 Status. 758 00:40:03,801 --> 00:40:05,564 l need two more minutes. 759 00:40:05,669 --> 00:40:07,261 You've got one. 760 00:40:14,311 --> 00:40:16,245 Surge in 50 seconds! 761 00:40:16,313 --> 00:40:18,611 Voyager to all alliance ships. 762 00:40:18,682 --> 00:40:21,116 Begin firing at your designated targets. 763 00:40:28,659 --> 00:40:30,718 We've penetrated shields on both vessels. 764 00:40:30,795 --> 00:40:32,319 Janeway to the Doctor. 765 00:40:32,396 --> 00:40:33,761 lnitiate transport. 766 00:40:33,831 --> 00:40:35,662 Acknowledged. 767 00:40:38,302 --> 00:40:40,270 Yes. Good-bye and good luck. 768 00:40:41,639 --> 00:40:43,573 Energize. 769 00:40:48,279 --> 00:40:50,543 Transport complete, Captain. 770 00:40:50,614 --> 00:40:53,139 They're in the engine rooms of both ships. 771 00:40:53,217 --> 00:40:54,275 Acknowledged. 772 00:40:54,351 --> 00:40:56,785 30 seconds. 773 00:40:56,854 --> 00:40:59,345 Janeway to Engineering. We need that modulator. 774 00:40:59,423 --> 00:41:01,050 Just a few more seconds. 775 00:41:09,133 --> 00:41:11,897 We're receiving a hail from Valen's ship-- audio only. 776 00:41:12,002 --> 00:41:13,230 Let's hear it. 777 00:41:15,339 --> 00:41:16,897 What's he saying, Doctor? 778 00:41:18,342 --> 00:41:19,673 Mission accomplished. 779 00:41:19,743 --> 00:41:22,143 Fantome shut down power on Valen's ship. 780 00:41:22,213 --> 00:41:23,180 Confirmed. 781 00:41:23,247 --> 00:41:25,511 Bosaal's ship has lost power, as well. 782 00:41:25,583 --> 00:41:28,450 Who says gremlins in the engine are a myth. 783 00:41:28,519 --> 00:41:29,781 Surge in five seconds... 784 00:41:29,854 --> 00:41:30,786 four... 785 00:41:30,855 --> 00:41:32,152 Now, B'Elanna. 786 00:41:39,797 --> 00:41:41,856 All ships are in formation. 787 00:41:42,933 --> 00:41:45,231 Structural integrity at 30 percent. 788 00:41:45,336 --> 00:41:47,600 40,000 meters to normal space. 789 00:41:50,708 --> 00:41:52,471 Twenty percent. 790 00:41:52,543 --> 00:41:54,067 Ten percent. 791 00:41:56,981 --> 00:41:58,278 Do it, Tom. 792 00:42:08,559 --> 00:42:12,461 Gentlemen, it's been a privilege to have you as allies. 793 00:42:12,530 --> 00:42:14,464 l never believed we'd escape. 794 00:42:14,532 --> 00:42:16,466 Then why did you join? 795 00:42:16,534 --> 00:42:19,264 Captain Janeway is very persuasive, 796 00:42:19,370 --> 00:42:20,894 and the food was good. 797 00:42:21,071 --> 00:42:23,403 You're welcome to have a meal with us anytime. 798 00:42:23,474 --> 00:42:26,272 Ah, unfortunately, we're headed in the opposite direction. 799 00:42:26,343 --> 00:42:28,573 Safe journey to you and your crew, Captain. 800 00:42:28,646 --> 00:42:30,273 And to all of yours, as well. 801 00:42:30,347 --> 00:42:31,939 Thank you. 802 00:42:45,296 --> 00:42:49,232 lt was almost like being part of the Federation again. 803 00:42:49,300 --> 00:42:52,428 The real one's only 30,000 light-years away. 804 00:42:52,536 --> 00:42:54,731 Then what are we standing around for? 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.subtitleonline.com