1 00:00:10,343 --> 00:00:12,311 Now these are delicious. 2 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,614 Uh, leave some for the rest of us. 3 00:00:15,682 --> 00:00:17,650 Hey, l'm eating for two. 4 00:00:19,352 --> 00:00:20,944 Great party, Neelix. 5 00:00:21,021 --> 00:00:23,819 Everybody seems to be enjoying it. 6 00:00:23,890 --> 00:00:25,187 Yeah, except the Doc. 7 00:00:30,030 --> 00:00:32,498 Those are for eating, not scanning. 8 00:00:32,565 --> 00:00:33,827 What exactly are they? 9 00:00:33,900 --> 00:00:35,162 Cheese pirogies. 10 00:00:35,268 --> 00:00:36,792 Zefram Cochrane's favorite. 11 00:00:36,903 --> 00:00:39,463 They have absolutely no nutritional value. 12 00:00:39,572 --> 00:00:41,096 This is a party, Doctor. 13 00:00:41,207 --> 00:00:43,334 Sometimes you have to forget about nutrition. 14 00:00:43,410 --> 00:00:45,207 You could include a vitamin supplement 15 00:00:45,278 --> 00:00:46,540 when you replicate. 16 00:00:46,613 --> 00:00:49,673 Replicate? l made them myself. 17 00:00:49,749 --> 00:00:52,309 You two have outdone yourselves. 18 00:00:52,385 --> 00:00:55,411 l've never seen First Contact Day celebrated quite like this. 19 00:00:55,488 --> 00:00:57,752 When l was your age, all it meant was a day off 20 00:00:57,824 --> 00:00:59,416 from school. 21 00:00:59,492 --> 00:01:01,790 Well, Neelix and l thought we should make it more fun. 22 00:01:01,861 --> 00:01:03,192 Well, you certainly succeeded. 23 00:01:03,263 --> 00:01:05,458 When is Commander Tuvok making his presentation? 24 00:01:05,532 --> 00:01:08,126 Well, now's as good a time as any. 25 00:01:08,234 --> 00:01:10,464 Captain. 26 00:01:10,570 --> 00:01:13,471 Uh, may l have everyone's attention, please? 27 00:01:14,741 --> 00:01:16,936 ln honor of the 315th 28 00:01:17,010 --> 00:01:20,946 anniversary of his ancestors' arrival on Earth, 29 00:01:21,047 --> 00:01:24,312 l've asked Mr. Tuvok to recite the first words 30 00:01:24,384 --> 00:01:25,578 spoken to humans by a Vulcan. 31 00:01:27,053 --> 00:01:28,213 Commander? 32 00:01:30,056 --> 00:01:31,546 ls this really necessary? 33 00:01:31,624 --> 00:01:33,421 You promised. 34 00:01:35,061 --> 00:01:37,188 Very well. 35 00:01:37,263 --> 00:01:39,094 Live long and prosper. 36 00:01:39,165 --> 00:01:40,257 Ah. 37 00:01:43,803 --> 00:01:45,430 And now, for some more 38 00:01:45,538 --> 00:01:48,234 of Zefram Cochrane's favorite music. 39 00:01:59,652 --> 00:02:02,212 Hey, come on, Mr. Vulcan. 40 00:02:02,288 --> 00:02:05,052 Vulcans do not dance. 41 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:06,888 But it's tradition. 42 00:02:06,993 --> 00:02:09,052 There is no tradition, Mr. Neelix. 43 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:11,654 This ceremony is entirely your invention. 44 00:02:11,731 --> 00:02:14,097 This is an official ship function, Commander. 45 00:02:14,167 --> 00:02:17,261 Don't make me order you to dance. 46 00:02:17,370 --> 00:02:18,598 Sorry to interrupt, 47 00:02:18,705 --> 00:02:20,070 but l've got some interesting news. 48 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:21,607 Neelix, you might want to hear this. 49 00:02:21,674 --> 00:02:22,800 Huh? 50 00:02:24,744 --> 00:02:27,304 Long-range sensors have detected several hundred life signs 51 00:02:27,380 --> 00:02:31,646 approximately 4.9 light-years away. 52 00:02:31,718 --> 00:02:32,707 They're Talaxian. 53 00:04:33,506 --> 00:04:34,564 Are we there yet? 54 00:04:34,674 --> 00:04:35,606 Not exactly. 55 00:04:36,676 --> 00:04:38,735 The life signs appear to be coming from inside 56 00:04:38,811 --> 00:04:39,937 that asteroid field. 57 00:04:40,046 --> 00:04:41,138 From a ship? 58 00:04:41,214 --> 00:04:42,875 We are not detecting any vessels. 59 00:04:44,217 --> 00:04:45,809 No response from hails? 60 00:04:45,885 --> 00:04:47,147 Not yet. 61 00:04:47,220 --> 00:04:50,155 l hope they're all right. 62 00:04:50,223 --> 00:04:51,815 There's a lot of interference. 63 00:04:51,891 --> 00:04:54,621 Maybe they haven't received our transmissions. 64 00:04:54,694 --> 00:04:56,127 Can we move in any closer? 65 00:04:56,195 --> 00:04:59,323 Voyager is too big to maneuver safely in there. 66 00:04:59,399 --> 00:05:01,026 We could take the Flyer. 67 00:05:03,903 --> 00:05:05,803 lt wouldn't have hurt you to do a few steps. 68 00:05:05,872 --> 00:05:08,204 l am trying to concentrate on the shields, Mr. Neelix. 69 00:05:08,274 --> 00:05:09,832 l think you were just afraid. 70 00:05:09,942 --> 00:05:11,409 That's absurd. 71 00:05:11,477 --> 00:05:12,637 lt's understandable. 72 00:05:12,712 --> 00:05:14,805 There were a lot of people watching. 73 00:05:14,881 --> 00:05:17,145 Vulcans don't experience fear. 74 00:05:17,216 --> 00:05:20,208 l'm going to make it my personal mission 75 00:05:20,286 --> 00:05:21,753 to get you to dance at least once 76 00:05:21,821 --> 00:05:22,810 before we reach Earth. 77 00:05:22,889 --> 00:05:25,483 Then l suggest you find a more productive hobby. 78 00:05:25,558 --> 00:05:27,856 lf you two don't stop it, l'm going 79 00:05:27,927 --> 00:05:29,724 to come back there and separate you. 80 00:05:32,265 --> 00:05:33,892 l've localized the life signs. 81 00:05:34,000 --> 00:05:37,458 Bearing 108 mark 26. 82 00:05:37,570 --> 00:05:40,164 They appear to be inside a large asteroid. 83 00:05:40,273 --> 00:05:41,205 lnside? 84 00:05:42,508 --> 00:05:43,805 What was that? 85 00:05:43,876 --> 00:05:45,173 A thermalyte explosive. 86 00:05:45,244 --> 00:05:46,643 30.6 kilometers to port. 87 00:05:46,713 --> 00:05:48,681 l'm detecting another projectile, 88 00:05:48,748 --> 00:05:50,113 heading directly toward us. 89 00:05:50,183 --> 00:05:52,344 Evasive maneuvers. 90 00:05:57,090 --> 00:05:58,751 We've lost shields. 91 00:05:58,825 --> 00:06:00,884 Main propulsion is off-line. 92 00:06:00,960 --> 00:06:03,019 We're going to have to make an emergency landing. 93 00:06:03,096 --> 00:06:04,688 Where? 94 00:06:04,764 --> 00:06:06,755 The Talaxians' asteroid is the closest. 95 00:06:06,833 --> 00:06:09,734 The surface is covered with craters, ice fields. 96 00:06:12,739 --> 00:06:13,831 We don't have a choice. 97 00:06:13,973 --> 00:06:15,372 Hold on. 98 00:06:39,332 --> 00:06:40,458 Problem? 99 00:06:40,533 --> 00:06:42,194 We've lost contact with the away team. 100 00:06:42,301 --> 00:06:44,360 l also detected some unusual energy discharges 101 00:06:44,470 --> 00:06:45,437 in the asteroid field. 102 00:06:45,505 --> 00:06:46,494 What kind of discharges? 103 00:06:46,606 --> 00:06:47,573 lt's difficult to tell 104 00:06:47,640 --> 00:06:49,608 because of the interference, but they appear 105 00:06:49,709 --> 00:06:51,176 to be thermalytic explosions. 106 00:06:51,277 --> 00:06:53,302 l believe several of them were in close 107 00:06:53,379 --> 00:06:55,711 proximity to the Flyer. 108 00:06:55,782 --> 00:06:56,874 Source? 109 00:06:56,949 --> 00:06:58,416 Unknown. 110 00:07:00,686 --> 00:07:02,677 We'll need to send a rescue team. 111 00:07:02,755 --> 00:07:03,813 Work with B'Elanna. 112 00:07:03,923 --> 00:07:06,016 Try to modify the shields on one of the shuttles 113 00:07:06,092 --> 00:07:07,650 to withstand these explosions. 114 00:07:18,070 --> 00:07:20,038 Stay still. 115 00:07:21,407 --> 00:07:23,398 Don't worry. lt's not serious. 116 00:07:25,411 --> 00:07:27,436 Am l inside the asteroid? 117 00:07:27,513 --> 00:07:28,673 Yes. 118 00:07:28,748 --> 00:07:30,181 This is my home. 119 00:07:30,249 --> 00:07:32,410 Where are my friends? 120 00:07:32,485 --> 00:07:33,747 lf you mean the aliens 121 00:07:33,820 --> 00:07:36,448 who were on the ship with you, they're safe. 122 00:07:38,090 --> 00:07:39,580 l'd like to see them. 123 00:07:39,659 --> 00:07:41,456 You need to rest. 124 00:07:46,098 --> 00:07:48,396 What were you doing in the asteroid field? 125 00:07:50,036 --> 00:07:51,503 Looking for you. 126 00:07:52,805 --> 00:07:56,070 Well, not you s-specifically, 127 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:59,202 but my ship detected Talaxians. 128 00:07:59,278 --> 00:08:02,441 l haven't come across any in years, so... 129 00:08:03,683 --> 00:08:05,173 l'm sorry. 130 00:08:05,251 --> 00:08:06,912 l'm Neelix. 131 00:08:06,986 --> 00:08:08,613 Dexa. 132 00:08:08,688 --> 00:08:11,486 l had an uncle named Neelix. 133 00:08:13,226 --> 00:08:15,558 Are there other Talaxians on your ship? 134 00:08:15,628 --> 00:08:17,118 l'm the only one. 135 00:08:17,196 --> 00:08:19,960 Why are you living with aliens? 136 00:08:20,032 --> 00:08:21,795 They're my friends. 137 00:08:21,868 --> 00:08:24,632 Did you receive our hails? 138 00:08:24,737 --> 00:08:25,795 Yes. 139 00:08:25,905 --> 00:08:26,963 Why didn't you respond? 140 00:08:27,073 --> 00:08:30,236 We avoid contact with outsiders. 141 00:08:32,411 --> 00:08:34,379 We were attacked. 142 00:08:35,448 --> 00:08:37,814 There were explosions. 143 00:08:37,884 --> 00:08:39,010 Did you...? 144 00:08:39,085 --> 00:08:40,677 No. 145 00:08:40,753 --> 00:08:42,653 We're not violent. 146 00:08:42,722 --> 00:08:44,087 Who fired at us? 147 00:08:44,156 --> 00:08:45,885 No one fired at you. 148 00:08:45,992 --> 00:08:48,153 There are miners who use explosive charges 149 00:08:48,227 --> 00:08:49,694 to break apart the asteroids, 150 00:08:49,762 --> 00:08:53,357 so they can collect minerals from the debris. 151 00:08:53,432 --> 00:08:55,024 l wish we'd known. 152 00:08:55,134 --> 00:08:56,726 Why were you carrying weapons? 153 00:08:56,836 --> 00:08:59,930 lt's standard procedure for an away mission. 154 00:09:03,009 --> 00:09:04,203 Hello. 155 00:09:04,277 --> 00:09:05,744 What's your name? 156 00:09:05,811 --> 00:09:06,937 Brax. 157 00:09:07,013 --> 00:09:08,275 What's yours? 158 00:09:08,347 --> 00:09:10,281 l told you not to come in here. 159 00:09:10,349 --> 00:09:11,907 l just wanted to see him. 160 00:09:11,984 --> 00:09:14,452 You're supposed to be helping Oxilon. 161 00:09:14,520 --> 00:09:16,784 He doesn't look dangerous to me. 162 00:09:20,026 --> 00:09:22,085 l think you have the wrong idea about us. 163 00:09:22,161 --> 00:09:24,857 l'm not supposed to be talking to you at all. 164 00:09:27,266 --> 00:09:28,198 l'm feeling better. 165 00:09:28,301 --> 00:09:30,531 l-l'd like to see my friends now. 166 00:09:33,372 --> 00:09:34,737 What are you doing? 167 00:09:34,807 --> 00:09:37,139 l've been told not to let you leave. 168 00:09:47,954 --> 00:09:49,285 Harry? 169 00:09:49,355 --> 00:09:50,447 Still no response to hails. 170 00:09:50,523 --> 00:09:51,683 Janeway to the Shuttle Bay. 171 00:09:51,757 --> 00:09:53,315 Go ahead, Captain. 172 00:09:53,392 --> 00:09:55,155 What's the status of the shield modifications? 173 00:09:55,227 --> 00:09:57,695 Lieutenant Torres and l will be finished in a few minutes. 174 00:09:57,763 --> 00:09:59,321 Good. 175 00:09:59,398 --> 00:10:00,990 Take an away team and find them. 176 00:10:03,169 --> 00:10:05,535 Captain, there's a ship approaching from astern. 177 00:10:05,605 --> 00:10:06,765 We're being hailed. 178 00:10:06,872 --> 00:10:08,703 On screen. 179 00:10:09,709 --> 00:10:11,939 ldentify yourselves. 180 00:10:12,044 --> 00:10:13,238 l'm Captain Janeway 181 00:10:13,312 --> 00:10:15,280 of the Federation Starship Voyager. 182 00:10:15,348 --> 00:10:17,441 Commander Nocona. 183 00:10:17,516 --> 00:10:19,040 This is our asteroid field. 184 00:10:20,419 --> 00:10:22,284 We weren't aware of that. 185 00:10:22,355 --> 00:10:24,050 Now you are. 186 00:10:24,123 --> 00:10:27,183 We lost one of our shuttles inside the field. 187 00:10:27,259 --> 00:10:30,057 We're preparing to send a rescue team. 188 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:32,563 All the resources belong to us. 189 00:10:32,632 --> 00:10:33,963 We're not interested in the resources. 190 00:10:34,066 --> 00:10:35,363 We were only trying to make contact 191 00:10:35,468 --> 00:10:36,366 with the Talaxians. 192 00:10:36,469 --> 00:10:39,461 What's your interest in them? 193 00:10:39,572 --> 00:10:41,699 One of my crewmen is from Talax. 194 00:10:41,807 --> 00:10:43,866 He was eager to meet some of his people. 195 00:10:43,976 --> 00:10:45,705 You should have requested permission 196 00:10:45,778 --> 00:10:47,609 before sending in a shuttle. 197 00:10:47,680 --> 00:10:49,841 We have a mining operation in progress. 198 00:10:49,915 --> 00:10:53,009 Does that explain the explosions we detected? 199 00:10:53,085 --> 00:10:54,848 Mining charges. 200 00:10:54,920 --> 00:10:57,445 We'd appreciate it if you'd stop using them, 201 00:10:57,523 --> 00:10:58,956 until we can get our people out. 202 00:10:59,025 --> 00:11:00,049 l'm sorry. 203 00:11:00,126 --> 00:11:02,321 We're on a strict deadline. 204 00:11:02,395 --> 00:11:06,092 But l'll conduct a search for your crew. 205 00:11:06,165 --> 00:11:08,895 lf they need help, we'll provide it. 206 00:11:09,068 --> 00:11:10,865 That's kind of you. 207 00:11:10,970 --> 00:11:13,905 But we're prepared to go in and get them ourselves. 208 00:11:13,973 --> 00:11:18,672 l cannot guarantee your safety if you enter the asteroid field. 209 00:11:18,744 --> 00:11:20,109 Stay here. 210 00:11:20,179 --> 00:11:23,012 We'll contact you when we find your people. 211 00:11:35,294 --> 00:11:37,854 l don't think you're supposed to be here. 212 00:11:37,930 --> 00:11:39,557 This is my home. 213 00:11:39,632 --> 00:11:41,759 You can't tell me what to do. 214 00:11:41,834 --> 00:11:44,098 No, of course not. 215 00:11:44,203 --> 00:11:46,103 l just don't want you to get in trouble. 216 00:11:47,173 --> 00:11:49,437 ls that a model ship? 217 00:11:49,508 --> 00:11:51,772 What's it called? 218 00:11:51,844 --> 00:11:54,005 How about The Two-Tailed Talchok? 219 00:11:55,381 --> 00:11:57,110 The Fur Fly?. 220 00:12:00,019 --> 00:12:02,249 The ship l come from is called Voyager. 221 00:12:02,354 --> 00:12:03,878 ls it big? 222 00:12:05,324 --> 00:12:06,348 And fast. 223 00:12:06,425 --> 00:12:08,290 Can l see it? 224 00:12:09,795 --> 00:12:11,422 l think it would be a little difficult 225 00:12:11,497 --> 00:12:13,897 to take you there while l'm stuck here. 226 00:12:13,966 --> 00:12:16,901 But if your mother would let me out... 227 00:12:18,204 --> 00:12:19,193 That's her. 228 00:12:19,305 --> 00:12:21,170 You better hide. 229 00:12:21,240 --> 00:12:22,673 You won't tell her l'm here? 230 00:12:22,742 --> 00:12:24,334 No, of course not. 231 00:12:33,819 --> 00:12:38,449 Neelix, this is Oxilon our Council Regent. 232 00:12:38,524 --> 00:12:40,287 l wish l could say it was nice to meet you, 233 00:12:40,359 --> 00:12:43,226 but this wasn't exactly the welcome l was expecting. 234 00:12:43,295 --> 00:12:44,421 You're free to go now. 235 00:12:53,372 --> 00:12:54,634 What about my friends? 236 00:12:54,707 --> 00:12:56,766 We've determined they aren't hostile. 237 00:12:56,876 --> 00:12:58,503 They've been treated for their injuries 238 00:12:58,577 --> 00:12:59,703 and asked to leave. 239 00:12:59,779 --> 00:13:02,577 They're aboard your shuttle making repairs. 240 00:13:02,681 --> 00:13:03,648 l'll take you there. 241 00:13:05,050 --> 00:13:08,884 Well, now that everything has been cleared up, 242 00:13:09,021 --> 00:13:11,990 maybe we could talk... 243 00:13:12,057 --> 00:13:13,820 get to know each other a little? 244 00:13:16,896 --> 00:13:18,420 lf you'd like. 245 00:13:18,497 --> 00:13:20,863 My friends, too? 246 00:13:20,933 --> 00:13:22,525 l'm sorry. 247 00:13:22,635 --> 00:13:23,863 Why not? 248 00:13:23,969 --> 00:13:25,402 We've learned from experience 249 00:13:25,471 --> 00:13:26,597 to keep to ourselves. 250 00:13:28,374 --> 00:13:29,739 Well, if they're not welcome, 251 00:13:29,809 --> 00:13:31,538 l'm not staying, either. 252 00:13:33,245 --> 00:13:34,735 That's your choice. 253 00:13:42,121 --> 00:13:44,146 l know Oxilon seems overly cautious, 254 00:13:44,223 --> 00:13:46,953 but we're not used to having visitors. 255 00:13:47,059 --> 00:13:49,584 How many of you live here? 256 00:13:51,096 --> 00:13:53,564 Close to 500. 257 00:13:53,632 --> 00:13:55,497 All of our homes are connected to the central 258 00:13:55,601 --> 00:13:57,899 cavern by tunnels and lifts. 259 00:13:58,003 --> 00:13:59,197 They allow us to move easily 260 00:13:59,305 --> 00:14:01,296 from one section of the asteroid to another. 261 00:14:02,875 --> 00:14:06,811 lt must have taken years to build all of this. 262 00:14:06,912 --> 00:14:08,436 Almost five. 263 00:14:08,514 --> 00:14:10,482 lt still isn't finished. 264 00:14:12,151 --> 00:14:15,052 ...group five, report to the lower level... 265 00:14:15,120 --> 00:14:16,644 Where did the technology come from? 266 00:14:16,722 --> 00:14:19,748 We arrived here with a caravan of six ships. 267 00:14:19,825 --> 00:14:21,486 We disassembled all but one of them 268 00:14:21,560 --> 00:14:23,289 and modified their components. 269 00:14:23,362 --> 00:14:26,024 We converted torpedo launchers to blast away rock 270 00:14:26,098 --> 00:14:27,565 and excavate these tunnels. 271 00:14:27,633 --> 00:14:29,931 These conduits run into the asteroid's core. 272 00:14:31,303 --> 00:14:34,067 We use geothermal energy to melt the ice that covers most 273 00:14:34,139 --> 00:14:35,936 of the outer surface. lt provides us 274 00:14:36,041 --> 00:14:38,032 with oxygen and water. 275 00:14:38,143 --> 00:14:41,943 Who'd have imagined all of this inside an asteroid? 276 00:14:46,252 --> 00:14:48,948 Your son seems like a wonderful boy. 277 00:14:49,088 --> 00:14:50,487 How would you know? 278 00:14:50,556 --> 00:14:52,547 You only met him for a few seconds. 279 00:14:53,893 --> 00:14:57,226 True, but l'm a quick judge of character. 280 00:14:58,297 --> 00:15:01,425 He came to see you while l was out, didn't he? 281 00:15:03,269 --> 00:15:05,203 You can't blame him for being curious. 282 00:15:05,271 --> 00:15:08,604 Hmm. He's a lot like his father-- 283 00:15:08,674 --> 00:15:10,505 no fear. 284 00:15:10,576 --> 00:15:12,703 l'd like to meet your husband. 285 00:15:15,047 --> 00:15:16,605 He's dead. 286 00:15:16,682 --> 00:15:19,310 l'm sorry. 287 00:15:19,385 --> 00:15:20,443 l didn't mean to... 288 00:15:20,519 --> 00:15:21,816 lt's... it's all right. 289 00:15:21,887 --> 00:15:23,616 You didn't know. 290 00:15:28,560 --> 00:15:29,527 Neelix. 291 00:15:30,796 --> 00:15:31,888 Are you all right? 292 00:15:31,997 --> 00:15:33,521 l'm fine. 293 00:15:33,599 --> 00:15:38,434 Dexa, this is Lieutenant Paris and Commander Tuvok. 294 00:15:38,537 --> 00:15:40,368 Thanks for bringing him back. 295 00:15:40,439 --> 00:15:41,804 We were getting worried. 296 00:15:43,709 --> 00:15:46,007 lt was nice to meet you. 297 00:15:54,620 --> 00:15:57,521 So, what can l do to help? 298 00:15:57,589 --> 00:16:00,717 Well, you can give me a hand with this plasma manifold. 299 00:16:03,395 --> 00:16:05,226 How did it go? 300 00:16:05,297 --> 00:16:06,821 Well, uh, they didn't exactly 301 00:16:06,932 --> 00:16:08,399 send out a welcoming committee, 302 00:16:08,500 --> 00:16:10,127 but l'm sure they have their reasons. 303 00:16:13,138 --> 00:16:15,368 l guess my expectations were a little high. 304 00:16:17,409 --> 00:16:20,435 l regret that you didn't have a more fulfilling experience. 305 00:16:20,512 --> 00:16:22,070 That's nice of you to say, Commander, 306 00:16:22,147 --> 00:16:23,876 but it wasn't a complete waste of time. 307 00:16:23,983 --> 00:16:26,247 l got to meet some of my people again... 308 00:16:26,318 --> 00:16:28,411 even if it was a short visit. 309 00:16:28,487 --> 00:16:30,887 Who knows? 310 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:35,222 lt's probably the last time l'll ever see another Talaxian. 311 00:16:43,869 --> 00:16:45,530 Good work. 312 00:16:45,637 --> 00:16:47,298 Now we need to run a systems... 313 00:16:47,406 --> 00:16:49,431 lntruder alert. 314 00:16:49,541 --> 00:16:52,510 At least we know internal sensors are working. 315 00:17:10,696 --> 00:17:12,721 Brax. 316 00:17:13,766 --> 00:17:15,290 You know him? 317 00:17:15,401 --> 00:17:17,699 We're old friends. 318 00:17:17,803 --> 00:17:20,829 You said you'd take me to see Voyager. 319 00:17:20,973 --> 00:17:23,874 l don't think your mother would approve. 320 00:17:23,942 --> 00:17:26,240 You won't tell her l was here, will you? 321 00:17:26,311 --> 00:17:28,108 Here? 322 00:17:28,180 --> 00:17:30,842 Why, l have no idea what you're talking about. 323 00:17:32,017 --> 00:17:33,712 l'll be right back. 324 00:17:37,089 --> 00:17:39,387 Three days isn't nearly enough time for us 325 00:17:39,458 --> 00:17:41,085 to dismantle all our equipment. 326 00:17:41,160 --> 00:17:43,458 You should have begun the first time we asked. 327 00:17:43,529 --> 00:17:44,860 We can't wait any longer. 328 00:17:44,930 --> 00:17:46,830 Demolition of the asteroid is going to start 329 00:17:46,899 --> 00:17:48,799 whether you're here or not. 330 00:17:48,901 --> 00:17:50,061 You'd kill us? 331 00:17:50,169 --> 00:17:52,603 We don't want to hurt anyone. 332 00:17:52,671 --> 00:17:54,935 But our patience has run out. 333 00:17:55,040 --> 00:17:57,031 We've only got one ship. 334 00:17:57,142 --> 00:17:59,474 There won't be enough room for any of our belongings. 335 00:17:59,545 --> 00:18:00,569 lt's not our fault 336 00:18:00,679 --> 00:18:02,579 you took apart your other vessels. 337 00:18:02,614 --> 00:18:04,206 You can't do this. 338 00:18:04,283 --> 00:18:05,375 Dex, don't provoke him. 339 00:18:05,451 --> 00:18:07,112 Where are we supposed to go? 340 00:18:07,186 --> 00:18:09,347 l'm sure you'll find a home somewhere. 341 00:18:09,421 --> 00:18:10,683 This is our home! 342 00:18:12,391 --> 00:18:13,858 You have no right to make us go. 343 00:18:16,662 --> 00:18:18,220 Leave her alone! 344 00:18:20,666 --> 00:18:22,634 Bring him here! 345 00:18:23,836 --> 00:18:24,768 Don't touch him! 346 00:18:24,837 --> 00:18:27,169 Are you going to stop me? 347 00:18:35,314 --> 00:18:38,283 You've said what you've come to say, and now, 348 00:18:38,350 --> 00:18:40,250 l suggest you leave. 349 00:18:42,087 --> 00:18:46,046 You have three days to evacuate. 350 00:19:00,105 --> 00:19:03,199 You can see now why we're suspicious of outsiders. 351 00:19:03,308 --> 00:19:05,003 Thank you for protecting the boy, 352 00:19:05,077 --> 00:19:08,569 but l'm afraid your actions might make things worse. 353 00:19:08,647 --> 00:19:10,205 How could they get any worse? 354 00:19:10,282 --> 00:19:12,147 Fighting back has never done anything 355 00:19:12,217 --> 00:19:13,548 but cause us more trouble. 356 00:19:13,619 --> 00:19:15,416 And what has running away ever done for us? 357 00:19:15,487 --> 00:19:17,182 -lt's kept us alive. -Maybe it's time 358 00:19:17,256 --> 00:19:19,816 we stayed and defended ourselves. 359 00:19:19,892 --> 00:19:21,484 Will you help us? 360 00:19:23,328 --> 00:19:24,556 l agree with Oxilon. 361 00:19:24,630 --> 00:19:26,495 Fighting isn't the answer... 362 00:19:26,565 --> 00:19:28,692 but l'll try to help. 363 00:19:28,767 --> 00:19:30,530 How? 364 00:19:30,636 --> 00:19:31,728 Well, uh... 365 00:19:31,837 --> 00:19:33,828 we could talk to my Captain, 366 00:19:33,939 --> 00:19:36,772 and maybe she can negotiate with the miners, 367 00:19:36,842 --> 00:19:39,333 uh, get them to agree to let you stay. 368 00:19:39,444 --> 00:19:40,877 Your Captain would be willing to do that? 369 00:19:40,979 --> 00:19:44,972 The best thing would be for you to come to Voyager-- 370 00:19:45,050 --> 00:19:46,984 talk to her yourself. 371 00:19:47,052 --> 00:19:48,212 l want to go, too. 372 00:19:48,287 --> 00:19:50,152 Shh, Brax. 373 00:19:50,222 --> 00:19:51,519 Why don't you both come? 374 00:19:51,590 --> 00:19:53,057 l've seen your home. 375 00:19:53,125 --> 00:19:55,252 l'd like you to see mine. 376 00:20:02,334 --> 00:20:04,268 Commander Chakotay. 377 00:20:04,336 --> 00:20:08,067 l'd like you to meet Dexa... and Brax. 378 00:20:08,140 --> 00:20:09,437 Welcome to the Bridge. 379 00:20:09,508 --> 00:20:11,499 And this is Ensign Kim. 380 00:20:17,249 --> 00:20:18,682 What's this? 381 00:20:18,750 --> 00:20:21,651 This... is an engineering station. 382 00:20:21,720 --> 00:20:24,484 And over there is Tactical. 383 00:20:24,556 --> 00:20:27,081 And down there is the Helm. 384 00:20:27,159 --> 00:20:31,892 And this... is the Captain's chair. 385 00:20:31,964 --> 00:20:33,955 Which station is yours? 386 00:20:34,099 --> 00:20:35,123 Well, actually, l don't have 387 00:20:35,200 --> 00:20:36,963 a specific... See, l'm-l'm 388 00:20:37,069 --> 00:20:38,263 more of a, uh... 389 00:20:38,370 --> 00:20:40,861 Neelix does too many things to have just one station. 390 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:42,941 He's our... Ambassador, 391 00:20:43,008 --> 00:20:44,839 -Morale Officer. -Trade Negotiator. 392 00:20:44,910 --> 00:20:46,400 Without a doubt, 393 00:20:46,511 --> 00:20:48,502 he's the most versatile member of our crew. 394 00:20:52,651 --> 00:20:55,119 As you can see, our sensors are extremely precise. 395 00:20:55,187 --> 00:20:57,951 We can scan for life signs light-years away. 396 00:20:58,023 --> 00:20:59,820 That's how we found you. 397 00:20:59,891 --> 00:21:02,382 l have something else that may interest you. 398 00:21:05,631 --> 00:21:07,326 What is it? 399 00:21:07,399 --> 00:21:09,526 Talax... 400 00:21:09,635 --> 00:21:11,660 You can scan that far away? 401 00:21:11,770 --> 00:21:13,897 No. This image is from our database. 402 00:21:14,006 --> 00:21:16,998 lt's as beautiful as l remember. 403 00:21:18,610 --> 00:21:21,204 There's the Godo Mountain Range. 404 00:21:21,280 --> 00:21:23,214 And the Axiana Lakes. 405 00:21:23,282 --> 00:21:25,648 That was always one of my favorite places. 406 00:21:25,717 --> 00:21:27,708 Mine, too. 407 00:21:27,786 --> 00:21:30,550 Why don't we just go back to Talax? 408 00:21:30,622 --> 00:21:32,249 We could live there. 409 00:21:32,324 --> 00:21:35,191 lt's still controlled by the Haakonians. 410 00:21:35,260 --> 00:21:37,694 They don't treat Talaxians very well. 411 00:21:37,763 --> 00:21:38,957 That's why we left. 412 00:21:39,097 --> 00:21:40,792 Maybe Neelix could go with us, 413 00:21:40,866 --> 00:21:42,766 and we could fight them. 414 00:21:42,834 --> 00:21:44,563 Take the planet back. 415 00:21:44,670 --> 00:21:46,695 lf tomorrow's negotiations go well, 416 00:21:46,805 --> 00:21:50,104 you won't have to go anywhere. 417 00:21:52,878 --> 00:21:55,847 Next stop... Engineering. 418 00:21:55,914 --> 00:21:58,144 The warp core. 419 00:21:58,216 --> 00:21:59,843 Neelix. 420 00:21:59,918 --> 00:22:01,408 Naomi. 421 00:22:01,520 --> 00:22:02,612 l'm sorry. 422 00:22:02,654 --> 00:22:04,246 l forgot all about our Kadis-Kot game. 423 00:22:04,323 --> 00:22:06,883 That's all right. l know you're busy. 424 00:22:07,025 --> 00:22:08,583 l just wanted to meet your friends. 425 00:22:08,660 --> 00:22:11,220 Of course. Dexa, Brax... 426 00:22:11,296 --> 00:22:12,820 this is my goddaughter, Naomi. 427 00:22:12,898 --> 00:22:14,365 Hi. 428 00:22:14,433 --> 00:22:15,593 You live on a beautiful ship. 429 00:22:15,701 --> 00:22:17,225 Thanks. 430 00:22:17,336 --> 00:22:19,702 Maybe Brax would like to go to the holodeck. 431 00:22:19,771 --> 00:22:20,795 That's a great idea. 432 00:22:20,906 --> 00:22:22,874 Lieutenant Paris has a new program. 433 00:22:22,974 --> 00:22:25,067 ''lnvaders from the Ninth Dimension.'' 434 00:22:25,143 --> 00:22:26,576 Sounds scary. 435 00:22:26,645 --> 00:22:27,942 Very. 436 00:22:28,080 --> 00:22:29,741 What's a holodeck? 437 00:22:29,815 --> 00:22:30,941 Neelix is right. 438 00:22:31,049 --> 00:22:33,108 Might be too scary for you. 439 00:22:33,185 --> 00:22:34,550 l'm not afraid. 440 00:22:34,619 --> 00:22:37,087 Can l? 441 00:22:42,661 --> 00:22:45,095 You're lucky to have found these people. 442 00:22:48,033 --> 00:22:50,331 They obviously think a great deal of you. 443 00:22:50,435 --> 00:22:52,062 The feeling's mutual. 444 00:23:05,016 --> 00:23:07,883 To the Axiana Lakes. 445 00:23:12,758 --> 00:23:14,555 lt really is delicious. 446 00:23:14,626 --> 00:23:17,151 l've been saving it for 15 years. 447 00:23:17,229 --> 00:23:19,561 l wasn't sure l'd ever open it. 448 00:23:22,701 --> 00:23:24,396 But tonight... 449 00:23:24,503 --> 00:23:26,903 seemed like the right occasion. 450 00:23:31,977 --> 00:23:33,911 Would you like some more... 451 00:23:33,979 --> 00:23:35,071 taga cake? 452 00:23:35,147 --> 00:23:37,479 A-A little, please. 453 00:23:39,151 --> 00:23:41,745 l haven't had this in years. 454 00:23:41,820 --> 00:23:43,082 l'm glad you like it. 455 00:23:43,155 --> 00:23:44,087 Mmm. 456 00:23:44,156 --> 00:23:46,124 lt's a family recipe. 457 00:23:46,191 --> 00:23:48,022 You're a good cook. 458 00:23:49,094 --> 00:23:50,584 l haven't seen Brax 459 00:23:50,662 --> 00:23:52,653 this happy since his father was alive. 460 00:23:55,934 --> 00:23:57,834 How did he...? 461 00:23:57,903 --> 00:23:59,063 l'm sorry. 462 00:23:59,171 --> 00:24:01,401 You probably don't want to talk about it. 463 00:24:01,506 --> 00:24:03,974 l don't mind. 464 00:24:04,042 --> 00:24:06,738 We'd settled on a planet called Phanos. 465 00:24:06,812 --> 00:24:08,575 There was a lot of unoccupied territory, 466 00:24:08,647 --> 00:24:11,707 but the government restricted us to a very small area. 467 00:24:11,783 --> 00:24:12,772 Why? 468 00:24:12,851 --> 00:24:14,751 They said it was a quarantine, 469 00:24:14,820 --> 00:24:17,755 to protect the population from ''alien diseases.'' 470 00:24:17,823 --> 00:24:20,417 But it was just an excuse. 471 00:24:20,492 --> 00:24:21,618 We were outsiders. 472 00:24:21,693 --> 00:24:23,593 They didn't want us mixing with their people. 473 00:24:25,564 --> 00:24:27,088 lt wasn't long before we realized 474 00:24:27,165 --> 00:24:28,393 we didn't have enough land 475 00:24:28,467 --> 00:24:30,662 to grow what we needed to feed ourselves. 476 00:24:32,304 --> 00:24:37,742 Oxilon said we'd just have to conserve our resources, 477 00:24:37,843 --> 00:24:41,836 but my husband was tired of being told what to do. 478 00:24:41,913 --> 00:24:46,373 So, he started farming outside the restricted zone. 479 00:24:46,451 --> 00:24:47,748 They didn't like that. 480 00:24:47,819 --> 00:24:50,652 A security patrol confronted him. 481 00:24:50,722 --> 00:24:53,418 He told them he had to provide for his family, 482 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:55,357 that he wasn't afraid of them. 483 00:24:55,427 --> 00:24:57,725 There was a fight; he was killed. 484 00:24:59,464 --> 00:25:01,261 l'm sorry. 485 00:25:01,366 --> 00:25:04,563 After that, we came here. 486 00:25:04,636 --> 00:25:06,831 We thought we'd finally found a place 487 00:25:06,938 --> 00:25:08,735 where no one would bother us. 488 00:25:08,807 --> 00:25:11,173 Maybe this time it'll be different. 489 00:25:11,243 --> 00:25:13,006 Maybe. 490 00:25:15,180 --> 00:25:16,613 But even if it isn't... 491 00:25:19,017 --> 00:25:21,144 thank you for trying. 492 00:25:28,827 --> 00:25:30,761 l should get a good night's sleep, 493 00:25:30,829 --> 00:25:35,323 if l'm going to be my best at the negotiations tomorrow. 494 00:25:41,006 --> 00:25:42,701 Uh, Neelix? 495 00:25:44,809 --> 00:25:48,301 lt's been a wonderful day. 496 00:25:57,622 --> 00:26:01,114 lsn't there enough to mine here, without destroying their home? 497 00:26:01,192 --> 00:26:03,990 Their home contains more than 30 percent 498 00:26:04,062 --> 00:26:05,927 of the field's ore. 499 00:26:05,997 --> 00:26:07,692 Without that asteroid... 500 00:26:07,766 --> 00:26:10,326 the operation isn't worth the expense. 501 00:26:10,435 --> 00:26:14,235 Would you be open to some kind of compensation? 502 00:26:14,306 --> 00:26:17,707 All we want are the minerals. 503 00:26:17,776 --> 00:26:19,869 And you'd kill us to get them. 504 00:26:20,011 --> 00:26:21,000 Wait. 505 00:26:22,547 --> 00:26:24,708 The Talaxians have found a way 506 00:26:24,783 --> 00:26:27,581 to produce a lot of geothermal energy. 507 00:26:27,652 --> 00:26:30,780 Maybe they could share it with you. 508 00:26:33,124 --> 00:26:35,115 What do you mean ''share''? 509 00:26:37,262 --> 00:26:41,221 You could convert it into fuel to power your ships. 510 00:26:41,299 --> 00:26:45,827 The energy they generate isn't compatible with our technology. 511 00:26:45,937 --> 00:26:48,405 We'd be willing to help you make the modifications. 512 00:26:48,506 --> 00:26:50,474 We have quotas to meet. 513 00:26:50,542 --> 00:26:52,510 We don't have time for that. 514 00:26:52,611 --> 00:26:53,942 Commander, 515 00:26:54,012 --> 00:26:56,742 the future of more than 500 people is at stake here. 516 00:27:00,752 --> 00:27:03,243 And once, there was a transporter accident. 517 00:27:03,321 --> 00:27:05,687 Neelix and Commander Tuvok got combined 518 00:27:05,757 --> 00:27:07,486 to make a completely different person. 519 00:27:07,559 --> 00:27:08,992 Really? 520 00:27:09,060 --> 00:27:11,995 You don't think l could make up a story like that, do you? 521 00:27:12,063 --> 00:27:14,293 Hello, Neelix. 522 00:27:14,366 --> 00:27:16,027 Do you want to play Kadis-Kot? 523 00:27:16,134 --> 00:27:18,364 Maybe later. 524 00:27:29,047 --> 00:27:31,538 l knew it wouldn't work. 525 00:27:31,616 --> 00:27:33,641 We did get them to make a small concession. 526 00:27:33,718 --> 00:27:35,117 They've extended the deadline. 527 00:27:35,186 --> 00:27:38,087 You'll have enough time to dismantle your equipment. 528 00:27:38,156 --> 00:27:41,614 Thanks, but there's too much to take with us. 529 00:27:41,693 --> 00:27:44,890 Captain Janeway has agreed to ferry all of you 530 00:27:45,030 --> 00:27:48,431 and your supplies to the nearest M-Class planet. 531 00:27:54,639 --> 00:27:56,937 Come on, Brax. We're going home. 532 00:27:57,042 --> 00:27:57,940 Why? 533 00:27:58,076 --> 00:27:59,873 We have to pack. 534 00:27:59,944 --> 00:28:01,309 Come on. 535 00:28:05,016 --> 00:28:07,644 You said you were gonna help us. 536 00:28:07,719 --> 00:28:08,913 Brax. 537 00:28:24,936 --> 00:28:26,369 You wanted to see me? 538 00:28:26,438 --> 00:28:29,669 l've detected five warp-capable species 539 00:28:29,741 --> 00:28:31,265 within two light-years of the planet 540 00:28:31,376 --> 00:28:32,809 where we're taking the Talaxians. 541 00:28:32,877 --> 00:28:35,869 l'm worried they might be vulnerable to attack. 542 00:28:35,947 --> 00:28:38,381 They would be vulnerable anywhere. 543 00:28:38,450 --> 00:28:40,042 l thought maybe you could help me 544 00:28:40,118 --> 00:28:42,678 devise some defense strategies for their new home. 545 00:28:42,754 --> 00:28:44,119 Frankly, Mr. Neelix, 546 00:28:44,189 --> 00:28:47,522 they don't seem inclined to defend themselves. 547 00:28:47,592 --> 00:28:49,560 No, l-l suppose not... 548 00:28:49,627 --> 00:28:51,891 But if they were going to make a stand, 549 00:28:52,030 --> 00:28:55,056 their emotional attachment to their present home 550 00:28:55,133 --> 00:28:57,397 might be an asset. 551 00:28:57,502 --> 00:28:59,936 Are you saying they should stay? 552 00:29:00,004 --> 00:29:02,404 l'm speaking hypothetically. 553 00:29:02,440 --> 00:29:04,840 ''Hypothetically...'' 554 00:29:04,943 --> 00:29:07,207 if they wanted to defend the asteroid, 555 00:29:07,278 --> 00:29:08,802 how would they do it? 556 00:29:08,947 --> 00:29:10,278 To begin with, 557 00:29:10,348 --> 00:29:13,681 they would need to establish some kind of perimeter. 558 00:29:13,752 --> 00:29:16,220 You mean shields? 559 00:29:16,287 --> 00:29:17,515 Yes. 560 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:19,523 The miners are monitoring the asteroid. 561 00:29:19,591 --> 00:29:22,025 lf they detected the Talaxians erecting a shield, 562 00:29:22,093 --> 00:29:23,720 they would attempt to stop them. 563 00:29:23,795 --> 00:29:25,763 l suppose so. 564 00:29:25,830 --> 00:29:27,161 Your people 565 00:29:27,232 --> 00:29:29,359 would need competent leadership to defend against 566 00:29:29,467 --> 00:29:32,231 a preemptive attack. 567 00:29:32,337 --> 00:29:34,271 lf you had the Captain's permission, 568 00:29:34,339 --> 00:29:37,035 would you be willing to provide that leadership? 569 00:29:37,108 --> 00:29:38,370 Certainly not. 570 00:29:38,443 --> 00:29:40,877 lt would be a violation of the Prime Directive. 571 00:29:41,012 --> 00:29:42,445 And even if it weren't, 572 00:29:42,514 --> 00:29:45,608 l don't believe that l am the person most qualified 573 00:29:45,683 --> 00:29:47,776 to assume that role. 574 00:29:49,187 --> 00:29:50,279 You mean me? 575 00:29:50,355 --> 00:29:53,654 l am merely speaking hypothetically. 576 00:29:58,530 --> 00:30:02,899 l couldn't lead those people, Mr. Tuvok. 577 00:30:03,067 --> 00:30:05,900 l'm not a fighter. 578 00:30:06,070 --> 00:30:07,935 l'm just a cook... 579 00:30:08,072 --> 00:30:11,633 who sometimes imagines himself to be a diplomat. 580 00:30:11,743 --> 00:30:15,179 On the contrary, Mr. Neelix... 581 00:30:15,246 --> 00:30:18,841 you are much more than that. 582 00:30:18,917 --> 00:30:21,351 You are perhaps the most resourceful individual 583 00:30:21,419 --> 00:30:24,354 l have ever known. 584 00:30:24,422 --> 00:30:26,754 l always thought you just tolerated me. 585 00:30:26,825 --> 00:30:30,522 You do have some annoying habits. 586 00:30:30,595 --> 00:30:34,361 However, during your time on Voyager, 587 00:30:34,432 --> 00:30:36,957 you've developed many valuable skills-- 588 00:30:37,101 --> 00:30:38,159 skills that would 589 00:30:38,269 --> 00:30:39,964 serve you well if you ever decided 590 00:30:40,138 --> 00:30:43,005 to assume a leadership role. 591 00:30:43,141 --> 00:30:45,109 You really think so? 592 00:30:45,210 --> 00:30:47,007 Let me be clear. 593 00:30:47,145 --> 00:30:49,841 l'm not urging you to do anything. 594 00:30:49,914 --> 00:30:51,506 l am simply telling you 595 00:30:51,583 --> 00:30:54,643 that l believe that you are more than capable. 596 00:31:05,864 --> 00:31:08,298 Going somewhere, Mr. Neelix? 597 00:31:08,366 --> 00:31:09,492 Just to see my friends. 598 00:31:09,601 --> 00:31:11,592 Chakotay tells me you're using your own ship. 599 00:31:11,703 --> 00:31:13,466 Why not have Tom take you in the Flyer?. 600 00:31:13,571 --> 00:31:15,129 l didn't want to bother anyone. 601 00:31:15,240 --> 00:31:17,765 You wouldn't be planning anything foolish, would you? 602 00:31:17,876 --> 00:31:20,936 Whatever l do, l promise it won't involve Voyager. 603 00:31:21,012 --> 00:31:23,810 That wasn't my question. 604 00:31:23,882 --> 00:31:27,841 l know you have Prime Directive issues, 605 00:31:27,919 --> 00:31:29,716 but l'm not officially part of your crew, 606 00:31:29,787 --> 00:31:31,482 so l don't have the same constraints. 607 00:31:31,556 --> 00:31:34,582 You're as much a part of this crew as anyone else. 608 00:31:35,994 --> 00:31:37,689 Are you ordering me not to go? 609 00:31:37,762 --> 00:31:39,662 That depends on what you're going to do. 610 00:31:41,432 --> 00:31:43,366 lt's up to the Talaxians. 611 00:31:52,744 --> 00:31:55,713 Safe journey, Mr. Neelix. 612 00:32:05,156 --> 00:32:07,056 l know from personal experience 613 00:32:07,125 --> 00:32:09,286 that you have force field emitters. 614 00:32:09,360 --> 00:32:12,887 We could use them to establish a shield grid. 615 00:32:12,964 --> 00:32:15,762 We'd need to deploy a series of them 616 00:32:15,833 --> 00:32:19,894 on the asteroid's surface, along bisecting diameters. 617 00:32:20,071 --> 00:32:22,733 16 emitters should be enough to form a grid. 618 00:32:22,840 --> 00:32:24,307 Even if you're right, 619 00:32:24,375 --> 00:32:27,037 it'd take weeks to dig that many tunnels to the surface. 620 00:32:27,111 --> 00:32:28,271 Commander Tuvok suggested 621 00:32:28,346 --> 00:32:29,904 that we could modify the emitters, 622 00:32:29,981 --> 00:32:31,949 so they could be fired from torpedo tubes 623 00:32:32,083 --> 00:32:35,678 on your ship... implanted in the surface. 624 00:32:35,753 --> 00:32:37,550 As soon as the miners 625 00:32:37,622 --> 00:32:39,613 realized what we were doing, they'd attack. 626 00:32:39,691 --> 00:32:41,318 l could provide cover from my ship. 627 00:32:41,392 --> 00:32:43,587 But you're right, we'd have to work quickly. 628 00:32:43,661 --> 00:32:45,185 We could route power to the emitters 629 00:32:45,263 --> 00:32:46,389 directly from the core. 630 00:32:46,464 --> 00:32:47,931 They have a permanent energy supply. 631 00:32:47,999 --> 00:32:49,125 Good idea. 632 00:32:49,200 --> 00:32:51,691 lf we do what you're suggesting, people are going to be hurt. 633 00:32:51,769 --> 00:32:54,738 This is your home. 634 00:32:56,074 --> 00:32:59,168 The miners have no right to force you out. 635 00:32:59,243 --> 00:33:00,642 l agree, 636 00:33:00,745 --> 00:33:02,610 -but fighting? -l don't like it, either, 637 00:33:02,647 --> 00:33:04,877 but at some point you have to stand up for yourselves. 638 00:33:04,983 --> 00:33:08,009 How do you know there won't be someone else 639 00:33:08,086 --> 00:33:10,077 to terrorize you the next place you go?! 640 00:33:11,189 --> 00:33:12,451 You know he's right. 641 00:33:15,860 --> 00:33:18,795 No one has worked harder to build this place than you. 642 00:33:18,863 --> 00:33:21,661 lsn't it worth defending? 643 00:33:33,578 --> 00:33:34,909 Wait for my com call. 644 00:33:34,979 --> 00:33:37,413 As soon as the last emitter's in place, 645 00:33:37,482 --> 00:33:39,507 start routing power to the grid. 646 00:33:39,584 --> 00:33:41,552 Understood. 647 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:45,715 You're scared, aren't you? 648 00:33:47,859 --> 00:33:49,793 You? 649 00:33:49,861 --> 00:33:51,624 Terrified. 650 00:33:51,696 --> 00:33:52,788 Be careful. 651 00:33:52,864 --> 00:33:54,957 l will. 652 00:33:55,033 --> 00:33:56,796 Oxilon to Neelix. 653 00:33:56,901 --> 00:33:58,334 The emitters are loaded. 654 00:33:58,403 --> 00:34:00,268 We're ready. 655 00:34:00,371 --> 00:34:02,669 l'll see you soon. 656 00:34:32,603 --> 00:34:33,695 Two more, and we're done. 657 00:34:33,805 --> 00:34:35,067 Acknowledged. 658 00:34:35,139 --> 00:34:38,131 We're moving into position for the next one. 659 00:34:40,211 --> 00:34:42,475 The miners' ship is on an intercept course. 660 00:34:42,547 --> 00:34:44,344 Evasive maneuvers! 661 00:34:50,488 --> 00:34:51,648 They're targeting our shields. 662 00:34:51,722 --> 00:34:52,814 l'll deal with them. 663 00:34:52,890 --> 00:34:55,882 Just focus on your job. 664 00:34:55,960 --> 00:34:58,952 All right, Mr. Vulcan, let's see if you were right about me. 665 00:35:12,477 --> 00:35:14,411 Neelix, you have to hurry. 666 00:35:14,479 --> 00:35:17,505 Just one more emitter, and you can activate the shield. 667 00:35:28,159 --> 00:35:29,285 Neelix to Oxilon. 668 00:35:29,360 --> 00:35:30,759 My weapons are off-line. 669 00:35:30,828 --> 00:35:31,886 We're not in position yet. 670 00:35:31,996 --> 00:35:33,088 You have to get there. 671 00:35:33,164 --> 00:35:35,462 They're going to launch another charge. 672 00:35:42,340 --> 00:35:43,898 Neelix, what are you doing? 673 00:35:44,008 --> 00:35:45,441 Don't worry about me. 674 00:35:45,510 --> 00:35:47,944 Just get ready to bring the grid on line. 675 00:35:56,387 --> 00:35:57,854 Delta Flyer to Neelix. 676 00:35:57,922 --> 00:35:59,321 Are you all right? 677 00:35:59,390 --> 00:36:02,416 Fine, Captain, but you shouldn't be here. 678 00:36:02,527 --> 00:36:04,392 You're violating the Prime Directive. 679 00:36:04,428 --> 00:36:06,896 We're just helping a friend in distress. 680 00:36:23,047 --> 00:36:24,639 Dexa to Neelix. 681 00:36:24,715 --> 00:36:26,080 The shield's holding. 682 00:36:26,150 --> 00:36:27,276 You did it. 683 00:36:27,351 --> 00:36:30,616 We did it. 684 00:36:31,689 --> 00:36:35,090 Captain's Log, Stardate 54868.6. 685 00:36:35,159 --> 00:36:37,218 Commander Nocona seems to have given up 686 00:36:37,295 --> 00:36:40,093 his attempts to penetrate the Talaxians' shield. 687 00:36:40,164 --> 00:36:41,893 Voyager's ready to get underway, 688 00:36:41,999 --> 00:36:43,899 but we're giving Mr. Neelix time 689 00:36:44,001 --> 00:36:46,629 to say a difficult good-bye to his new friends. 690 00:36:46,737 --> 00:36:48,898 We're grateful for everything you've done. 691 00:36:49,006 --> 00:36:51,099 l'm just happy things worked out. 692 00:36:51,209 --> 00:36:54,406 And l'm glad that l could spend some time here... 693 00:36:54,478 --> 00:36:55,775 with all of you. 694 00:36:56,981 --> 00:36:57,913 l'd better go. 695 00:36:57,982 --> 00:36:59,244 Stay here. 696 00:36:59,317 --> 00:37:01,512 He can't, Brax. 697 00:37:01,619 --> 00:37:04,179 He has responsibilities on Voyager. 698 00:37:04,222 --> 00:37:06,884 l promise l'll stay in touch as long as l can. 699 00:37:28,579 --> 00:37:30,547 Come in. 700 00:37:34,252 --> 00:37:36,652 Hi. 701 00:37:36,721 --> 00:37:38,689 Neelix. 702 00:37:40,858 --> 00:37:43,418 What are you working on? 703 00:37:43,494 --> 00:37:46,054 A report on proto-humanoid cultures... 704 00:37:46,130 --> 00:37:49,361 for Commander Chakotay's paleontology class. 705 00:37:49,433 --> 00:37:51,025 Aha. 706 00:37:51,135 --> 00:37:53,069 Need some help? 707 00:37:53,137 --> 00:37:54,798 l'm almost finished. 708 00:37:57,074 --> 00:37:59,702 Do you have time for a game of Kadis-Kot? 709 00:37:59,777 --> 00:38:01,938 l have to get up early. 710 00:38:04,048 --> 00:38:06,380 l guess you'd better get to sleep then. 711 00:38:08,252 --> 00:38:10,015 Do you want me to tuck you in? 712 00:38:10,087 --> 00:38:11,611 Tell you a bedtime story? 713 00:38:12,690 --> 00:38:14,624 You haven't done that in years. 714 00:38:14,692 --> 00:38:18,184 Just think of all the stories you've missed. 715 00:38:18,262 --> 00:38:22,494 Thanks, Neelix, but l can put myself to bed. 716 00:38:22,566 --> 00:38:26,161 l'm not a little girl anymore. 717 00:38:41,986 --> 00:38:45,422 l didn't think anyone else stayed up this late. 718 00:38:46,957 --> 00:38:50,791 Well, l wouldn't want you to have coffee all by yourself. 719 00:38:50,861 --> 00:38:53,125 Have a seat. 720 00:39:02,406 --> 00:39:04,431 l've been thinking about something. 721 00:39:06,944 --> 00:39:09,606 lt's a little hard to put into words. 722 00:39:09,680 --> 00:39:12,171 l haven't really made a decision yet, 723 00:39:12,249 --> 00:39:13,580 and of course, 724 00:39:13,651 --> 00:39:17,587 l would never ignore my responsibilities on Voyager. 725 00:39:17,655 --> 00:39:19,384 Of course not. 726 00:39:19,457 --> 00:39:21,584 l take them very seriously. 727 00:39:21,659 --> 00:39:23,593 l know you do. 728 00:39:26,464 --> 00:39:29,331 l've been thinking about something, too. 729 00:39:29,400 --> 00:39:31,425 Maybe you could help me. 730 00:39:31,535 --> 00:39:34,095 l'd be happy to. 731 00:39:34,205 --> 00:39:39,438 lt's an idea l'd need to talk to Starfleet Command about. 732 00:39:39,510 --> 00:39:41,876 lt must be important. 733 00:39:41,979 --> 00:39:43,879 lt is. 734 00:39:43,981 --> 00:39:45,414 Now that we've established 735 00:39:45,483 --> 00:39:47,713 two-way communication with Earth... 736 00:39:49,954 --> 00:39:53,014 it seems to me Starfleet could use a permanent Ambassador 737 00:39:53,090 --> 00:39:55,024 in the Delta Quadrant. 738 00:39:55,092 --> 00:39:57,526 This ambassador would have to stay 739 00:39:57,595 --> 00:40:00,120 in frequent contact with Voyager. 740 00:40:00,197 --> 00:40:02,665 Certainly. 741 00:40:04,802 --> 00:40:06,633 lt would be difficult for me to run this ship 742 00:40:06,737 --> 00:40:09,069 without you, Neelix. 743 00:40:09,140 --> 00:40:14,043 But that might be a sacrifice l'd be willing to make... 744 00:40:14,111 --> 00:40:17,945 for the greater good of Starfleet. 745 00:40:18,015 --> 00:40:21,678 Of course, the assignment would be entirely voluntary. 746 00:40:24,388 --> 00:40:28,324 You wouldn't be interested, would you? 747 00:41:36,293 --> 00:41:38,625 Good-bye... 748 00:41:38,696 --> 00:41:41,426 and good luck, Ambassador. 749 00:41:52,877 --> 00:41:54,674 Mr. Neelix. 750 00:42:06,290 --> 00:42:09,384 Live long and prosper. 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.subtitleonline.com