1 00:00:07,240 --> 00:00:12,997 For our third course, Luhvian quail in truffle sauce, 2 00:00:13,160 --> 00:00:16,596 served with roasted chadre kab. 3 00:00:19,200 --> 00:00:22,238 - My compliments to the chef. - Hear, hear. 4 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:26,799 - Thank you, Captain. - Cream of leola soup. 5 00:00:26,960 --> 00:00:30,396 Fetran risotto, Luhvian quail. It keeps getting better. 6 00:00:30,560 --> 00:00:35,236 I knew you'd been expanding your pallet, but I didn't know you'd become a cook. 7 00:00:35,400 --> 00:00:38,358 This is the best way to ensure quality. 8 00:00:38,520 --> 00:00:40,716 I suppose I should be insulted 9 00:00:40,880 --> 00:00:45,431 but it was so delicious I may have to admit defeat and hang my up apron. 10 00:00:45,600 --> 00:00:48,638 No, that'd be a real tragedy, Neelix. 11 00:00:50,120 --> 00:00:53,317 - Pinot noir, Commander? - I'll have the chardonnay. 12 00:00:53,480 --> 00:00:57,474 Courses were prepared with wine. Substitutions are not recommended. 13 00:00:57,640 --> 00:00:59,631 The pinot noir sounds perfect. 14 00:00:59,800 --> 00:01:01,950 Is there any salt? 15 00:01:02,120 --> 00:01:06,398 - Additional seasoning is not required. - I'm sorry, I just... 16 00:01:06,560 --> 00:01:10,394 If the quail is unsatisfactory I could replicate something else. 17 00:01:10,560 --> 00:01:13,313 A peanut butter and jelly sandwich perhaps. 18 00:01:13,480 --> 00:01:17,235 Actually, it's delicious just the way it is. 19 00:01:19,600 --> 00:01:23,150 - Report. - We're being pulled off course. 20 00:01:23,320 --> 00:01:25,277 I'm not certain how. 21 00:01:25,440 --> 00:01:29,320 - It appears to be a graviton surge. - On my way. 22 00:01:33,800 --> 00:01:37,634 We've rerouted power to the thrusters but we can't break free. 23 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:40,360 - Reverse the shield polarity. - No effect. 24 00:02:01,640 --> 00:02:04,393 What happened to the stars? 25 00:03:51,360 --> 00:03:53,317 Shields at 65%. 26 00:03:53,480 --> 00:03:54,629 Hail them. 27 00:03:54,800 --> 00:03:56,120 They're not responding. 28 00:03:56,280 --> 00:03:59,159 Return fire. 29 00:03:59,320 --> 00:04:01,357 Can you identify them? 30 00:04:01,520 --> 00:04:03,033 The weapons are Vaadwuar 31 00:04:03,200 --> 00:04:05,430 but they have different technologies. 32 00:04:05,600 --> 00:04:08,911 Another vessel is charging weapons. 33 00:04:09,080 --> 00:04:11,879 Evasive pattern beta 6. 34 00:04:16,840 --> 00:04:19,798 - We've got an ally? - The Vaadwuar are retreating. 35 00:04:19,960 --> 00:04:22,270 Hail the second ship. 36 00:04:22,440 --> 00:04:24,511 No response. 37 00:04:24,680 --> 00:04:26,717 I stand corrected. 38 00:04:32,440 --> 00:04:34,716 They've penetrated our shields. 39 00:04:34,880 --> 00:04:37,235 Reroute power and return fire. 40 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:49,277 They've transported material from us. 41 00:04:49,440 --> 00:04:51,829 Disable their engines. 42 00:04:55,000 --> 00:04:58,356 - Follow them. - Sensors are malfunctioning. 43 00:04:58,520 --> 00:05:00,511 It's this environment. 44 00:05:00,680 --> 00:05:04,230 I want an inventory of what was taken. 45 00:05:04,400 --> 00:05:06,038 Where are we? 46 00:05:06,200 --> 00:05:08,510 They got 90% of our food stores, 47 00:05:08,680 --> 00:05:10,910 including everything from airponics. 48 00:05:11,080 --> 00:05:13,799 They got a computer console 49 00:05:13,960 --> 00:05:16,474 and emptied three deuterium tanks. 50 00:05:16,640 --> 00:05:19,473 You can find deuterium anywhere. 51 00:05:19,640 --> 00:05:21,870 Apparently not here. 52 00:05:22,040 --> 00:05:25,635 No gases, stellar bodies or matter. 53 00:05:25,800 --> 00:05:27,757 Except for those ships. 54 00:05:27,920 --> 00:05:31,231 Scan for other vessels. 55 00:05:31,400 --> 00:05:33,710 There are 150 ships in scanning range. 56 00:05:33,880 --> 00:05:36,190 There are lifesigns on 29 of them. 57 00:05:36,360 --> 00:05:39,000 There's another vessel approaching. 58 00:05:39,160 --> 00:05:40,753 Quite a welcome. 59 00:05:40,920 --> 00:05:43,514 - What's the status of our shields? - 28%. 60 00:05:43,680 --> 00:05:46,035 That'll have to do. Charge weapons. 61 00:05:46,200 --> 00:05:48,919 This one wants to talk. 62 00:05:49,080 --> 00:05:50,718 On screen. 63 00:05:50,880 --> 00:05:54,430 I'm Captain Janeway of the starship Voyager. 64 00:05:54,600 --> 00:05:58,150 General Valen. Welcome to the Void. 65 00:06:01,240 --> 00:06:03,880 You haven't fired on us 66 00:06:04,040 --> 00:06:06,998 but we're prepared to defend ourselves. 67 00:06:07,160 --> 00:06:09,629 I know. I've been observing you. 68 00:06:09,800 --> 00:06:12,599 The way you fought those ships was impressive. 69 00:06:12,760 --> 00:06:16,879 Most vessels don't survive the first few minutes. 70 00:06:17,040 --> 00:06:21,273 I'd appreciate any information you could give us about where we are. 71 00:06:21,440 --> 00:06:24,034 The anomaly is a closed structure, 72 00:06:24,200 --> 00:06:27,272 encased by a layer of subspace. 73 00:06:27,440 --> 00:06:29,909 Matter and energy can't penetrate it. 74 00:06:30,080 --> 00:06:33,277 Our ship penetrated it when we were pulled in. 75 00:06:33,440 --> 00:06:35,875 By the funnels. 76 00:06:37,240 --> 00:06:40,949 But they only pull matter in one direction. Into the Void. 77 00:06:41,120 --> 00:06:43,509 Have you explored the entire anomaly? 78 00:06:43,680 --> 00:06:47,355 There's nothing to explore. But it's big. 79 00:06:47,520 --> 00:06:51,354 The outer circumference is approximately nine light years. 80 00:06:51,520 --> 00:06:55,593 - But we've never breached it. - How long have you been here? 81 00:06:55,760 --> 00:06:59,879 - More than five years. - There must be a way to escape. 82 00:07:00,040 --> 00:07:03,396 New arrivals always think about escape. 83 00:07:03,560 --> 00:07:06,598 We have a sophisticated starship. 84 00:07:06,760 --> 00:07:09,229 If we worked together we could get out. 85 00:07:09,400 --> 00:07:13,075 You're being naive. No one ever gets out. 86 00:07:13,240 --> 00:07:17,518 - We could devise a new approach. - Many have tried. 87 00:07:17,680 --> 00:07:21,435 They wasted resources that could have kept them alive longer. 88 00:07:21,600 --> 00:07:25,753 - Don't be foolish. I can help you. - How? 89 00:07:25,920 --> 00:07:30,278 The only source of food and energy comes from new ships. 90 00:07:30,440 --> 00:07:34,991 If you want to survive, you'll have to compete for their resources. 91 00:07:35,160 --> 00:07:38,232 And I suppose you can help us do that? 92 00:07:39,400 --> 00:07:43,871 I have tactical data on some of the more dangerous predators. 93 00:07:44,040 --> 00:07:46,953 But you want something in return. 94 00:07:48,280 --> 00:07:51,318 My scans show you have photon torpedoes. 95 00:07:52,600 --> 00:07:55,911 - We don't trade weapons. - Why not? 96 00:07:56,080 --> 00:07:59,118 We have no way of knowing what they'll be used for. 97 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:02,193 Plundering innocent ships, for example. 98 00:08:02,360 --> 00:08:05,876 Wait a few weeks till your resources start to run out. 99 00:08:06,040 --> 00:08:09,078 Morality won't keep life-support systems running. 100 00:08:09,240 --> 00:08:13,074 I'm sorry. There are some compromises I won't make. 101 00:08:15,320 --> 00:08:17,277 Not yet. 102 00:08:30,680 --> 00:08:32,239 Report. 103 00:08:32,400 --> 00:08:35,313 We're using power at ten times the usual rate. 104 00:08:35,480 --> 00:08:40,554 - While we're standing still? - The warp core is being drained. 105 00:08:40,720 --> 00:08:44,793 At this rate our deuterium will be gone in about ten days. 106 00:08:44,960 --> 00:08:48,510 - Shut down non-essential systems. - Where are you going? 107 00:08:48,680 --> 00:08:50,990 To find a way out of here. 108 00:08:51,160 --> 00:08:56,678 I believe I can predict where and when these funnels will occur. 109 00:08:56,840 --> 00:09:00,356 It's impressive but how does it help us? 110 00:09:00,520 --> 00:09:05,640 The funnels create massive graviton forces before they erupt. 111 00:09:05,800 --> 00:09:08,918 If we entered a funnel just as that happened 112 00:09:09,080 --> 00:09:11,879 the forces could propel us into normal space. 113 00:09:12,040 --> 00:09:14,554 And compromise structural integrity. 114 00:09:14,720 --> 00:09:17,155 I might be able to reinforce the shields. 115 00:09:17,320 --> 00:09:19,436 There's another problem. 116 00:09:19,600 --> 00:09:23,673 When the forces reach critical levels, polarity suddenly reverses, 117 00:09:23,840 --> 00:09:26,116 pulling everything back in. 118 00:09:26,280 --> 00:09:28,920 We'd have to jump to warp at the right moment. 119 00:09:29,080 --> 00:09:31,594 We'd need to achieve warp 8.2. 120 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:34,912 Question is, will we have enough power? 121 00:09:35,080 --> 00:09:40,996 At the rate we're losing it... we may only get one shot at this. 122 00:09:41,160 --> 00:09:43,674 The sooner we try, the better. 123 00:09:49,480 --> 00:09:53,189 There's a funnel forming 70,000 metres off the port bow, 124 00:09:53,360 --> 00:09:55,431 bearing 130, mark 24. 125 00:09:55,600 --> 00:09:57,557 Graviton surge in 34 seconds. 126 00:09:57,720 --> 00:10:03,193 Full power to shields and structural integrity. Take us in, Mr Paris. 127 00:10:07,200 --> 00:10:10,192 Five seconds... four... three... 128 00:10:15,480 --> 00:10:18,711 Structural integrity at 20%. 129 00:10:20,920 --> 00:10:22,831 10%. 130 00:10:25,160 --> 00:10:28,869 - 50,000 km to normal space. - Prepare to go to warp. 131 00:10:50,680 --> 00:10:53,399 - Engineering to the bridge. - Go ahead. 132 00:10:53,560 --> 00:10:56,313 The warp core is off-line. 133 00:11:04,240 --> 00:11:07,631 We've learned some things that will help us next time. 134 00:11:07,800 --> 00:11:10,633 We don't even have warp drive any more. 135 00:11:10,800 --> 00:11:15,476 I may be able to get it back on-line. But we still need deuterium. 136 00:11:15,640 --> 00:11:17,631 How long will our reserves last? 137 00:11:17,800 --> 00:11:20,076 If we shut down most life-support, 138 00:11:20,240 --> 00:11:25,553 deactivate astrometrics, ration replicator use, maybe a week. 139 00:11:25,720 --> 00:11:29,350 I used to scavenge for supplies. Let me take a shuttle. 140 00:11:29,520 --> 00:11:32,478 I might find deuterium on an abandoned ship. 141 00:11:32,640 --> 00:11:37,191 - A shuttle would be an easy target. - We're safer if we're together. 142 00:11:37,360 --> 00:11:39,397 The shuttles may be useful. 143 00:11:39,560 --> 00:11:42,552 We could use them to augment our power. 144 00:11:42,720 --> 00:11:45,712 We're still going to need more deuterium. 145 00:11:47,680 --> 00:11:51,674 Let's find the ship that raided us and get back what they stole. 146 00:11:51,840 --> 00:11:55,390 We should do it quickly. A number of vessels are monitoring us. 147 00:11:55,560 --> 00:11:59,679 - The vultures are circling. - Vultures eat the dead, Mr Paris. 148 00:11:59,840 --> 00:12:02,514 We're not dead yet. 149 00:12:07,880 --> 00:12:11,874 - The vessel's in visual range. - Shields. 150 00:12:12,040 --> 00:12:14,077 On screen. 151 00:12:16,120 --> 00:12:18,316 Somebody got to them before we did. 152 00:12:18,480 --> 00:12:21,677 - No lifesigns. - Scan for ion trails. 153 00:12:21,840 --> 00:12:25,993 Whoever did this probably has our deuterium. 154 00:12:26,160 --> 00:12:28,356 Is there anything worth salvaging? 155 00:12:28,520 --> 00:12:31,956 Their technology and supplies have been picked clean. 156 00:12:32,120 --> 00:12:34,680 Not everything of value has been taken. 157 00:12:34,840 --> 00:12:39,311 The warp core casing is intact. It's composed of tricesium. 158 00:12:39,480 --> 00:12:41,915 We can convert it into a power source. 159 00:12:42,080 --> 00:12:46,711 Every little bit helps. Lock onto the core casing and beam it to the cargo bay. 160 00:12:46,880 --> 00:12:50,271 With this power we could reactivate astrometrics. 161 00:12:50,440 --> 00:12:54,115 - I can think of some better uses. - For example? 162 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:57,352 I don't know, making sure there's air to breathe. 163 00:13:12,480 --> 00:13:15,279 This must be where they removed the core. 164 00:13:15,440 --> 00:13:17,716 Crude but effective. 165 00:13:21,720 --> 00:13:24,678 - Something's in there. - Identify yourself. 166 00:13:26,400 --> 00:13:29,870 - Torres to security, intruder alert. - Acknowledged. 167 00:13:33,480 --> 00:13:35,790 - There. - Stay where you are. 168 00:13:38,560 --> 00:13:41,029 He appears to be injured. 169 00:13:52,960 --> 00:13:56,078 - How is he? - His injury isn't serious. 170 00:13:56,240 --> 00:13:58,675 But he won't let me treat him. 171 00:14:02,200 --> 00:14:05,636 My name's Captain Janeway. You're safe here. 172 00:14:07,120 --> 00:14:10,875 I've tried communicating. He doesn't have any verbal skills. 173 00:14:11,040 --> 00:14:15,159 - How did he get on board? - He was transported with the casing. 174 00:14:15,320 --> 00:14:20,440 - We should have picked up his lifesigns. - I don't know why we didn't. 175 00:14:20,600 --> 00:14:23,752 His vessel had no atmosphere. How did he survive? 176 00:14:23,920 --> 00:14:27,675 He can conserve oxygen. He has unusually large lung capacity. 177 00:14:27,840 --> 00:14:30,036 And a voracious appetite. 178 00:14:30,200 --> 00:14:32,874 - Was that ship his home? - Maybe. 179 00:14:33,040 --> 00:14:36,556 But he can't survive without oxygen indefinitely. 180 00:14:37,880 --> 00:14:39,837 We'll scan for others like him. 181 00:14:40,000 --> 00:14:44,471 Until we can find a safe place for him, let's make him comfortable. 182 00:14:47,400 --> 00:14:52,349 Computer, replicate nutritional supplements from my allotment. 183 00:15:01,280 --> 00:15:06,036 - You've found something? - We know who has our deuterium. 184 00:15:06,200 --> 00:15:08,760 It's someone we've already met. 185 00:15:10,640 --> 00:15:15,999 I knew I'd see you again. I expect you've reconsidered my proposal. 186 00:15:16,160 --> 00:15:20,199 We're here to take back what belongs to us. 187 00:15:20,360 --> 00:15:23,113 I don't know what you mean. 188 00:15:23,280 --> 00:15:28,195 You've got some of our food, one of our consoles, and our deuterium. 189 00:15:28,360 --> 00:15:31,318 - We didn't take it from you. - No. 190 00:15:31,480 --> 00:15:36,316 You killed the crew of another ship and took it from them. We want it back. 191 00:15:36,480 --> 00:15:38,756 That's not the way things work here. 192 00:15:38,920 --> 00:15:42,072 Either you give it back, or we'll take it. 193 00:15:45,240 --> 00:15:49,518 - He's powering his engines. - Target his shields and fire. 194 00:15:51,920 --> 00:15:55,470 Lock on to whatever's ours and transport it to the cargo bay. 195 00:15:55,640 --> 00:15:59,156 I'm detecting large quantities of food on his supply deck. 196 00:15:59,320 --> 00:16:01,277 Maybe we should take it. 197 00:16:01,440 --> 00:16:04,751 - Is it ours? - No. But ours is running out. 198 00:16:04,920 --> 00:16:08,629 Valen wouldn't hesitate to take it from us. 199 00:16:08,800 --> 00:16:14,000 No, he wouldn't. We've got what's ours. Reverse course. 200 00:16:26,280 --> 00:16:28,237 Come in. 201 00:16:29,880 --> 00:16:32,349 An updated inventory of our supplies. 202 00:16:32,520 --> 00:16:35,876 We got back less than half of what was stolen. 203 00:16:37,440 --> 00:16:40,592 Doesn't take two to deliver a padd. What's on your mind? 204 00:16:42,880 --> 00:16:46,316 We want to be clear about our policy here in the Void. 205 00:16:46,480 --> 00:16:49,438 You think we should have taken Valen's food. 206 00:16:49,600 --> 00:16:54,390 We may have to be more opportunistic if we intend to survive. 207 00:16:54,560 --> 00:16:59,270 We may not like Valen's tactics, but he's still alive after five years. 208 00:16:59,440 --> 00:17:01,954 I was thinking about that myself. 209 00:17:03,480 --> 00:17:08,350 I thought I'd get some guidance from the Federation Charter. 210 00:17:08,520 --> 00:17:14,755 I was hoping a loophole would allow us to take actions we normally wouldn't. 211 00:17:14,920 --> 00:17:18,709 - Any luck? - This is a statement of principles. 212 00:17:18,880 --> 00:17:23,192 - Not a practical document. - No "How To Exist In A Void"? 213 00:17:23,360 --> 00:17:25,476 No. 214 00:17:26,520 --> 00:17:30,639 But we've got to stick to our principles, not abandon them. 215 00:17:30,800 --> 00:17:33,030 Should the crew die for principles? 216 00:17:33,200 --> 00:17:38,274 If the alternative means becoming thieves and killers, yes. 217 00:17:38,440 --> 00:17:41,239 But our principles will keep us alive. 218 00:17:41,400 --> 00:17:45,519 The Federation is based on mutual cooperation... 219 00:17:46,960 --> 00:17:50,635 ...the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. 220 00:17:50,800 --> 00:17:53,997 Voyager can't survive here alone. 221 00:17:54,160 --> 00:17:59,030 But if we form an alliance with other ships, maybe we can escape. 222 00:17:59,200 --> 00:18:04,639 The people we've encountered in this Void are thieves and killers. 223 00:18:04,800 --> 00:18:08,759 - They're hardly ideal allies. - I agree. 224 00:18:08,920 --> 00:18:11,594 Then who will we form an alliance with? 225 00:18:11,760 --> 00:18:14,798 Anyone who agrees to play by our rules. 226 00:18:14,960 --> 00:18:19,193 No killing, no stealing and no giving up. 227 00:18:19,360 --> 00:18:23,877 Forgive me, but why would anyone who has survived by killing and stealing 228 00:18:24,040 --> 00:18:26,714 suddenly agree to those terms? 229 00:18:26,880 --> 00:18:30,157 We'll offer to share our food and medical supplies, 230 00:18:30,320 --> 00:18:34,109 and defend ships that are attacked by raiders. 231 00:18:34,280 --> 00:18:37,159 You'd better take another look at that inventory. 232 00:18:37,320 --> 00:18:41,109 Food and power will be gone in a week. If we give things away... 233 00:18:41,280 --> 00:18:45,672 Maybe we'll only survive for two days instead of seven. 234 00:18:45,840 --> 00:18:49,515 On the other hand, if we share what we have, 235 00:18:49,680 --> 00:18:52,035 other people might do the same. 236 00:18:52,200 --> 00:18:56,239 If we combine our technology, we can improve our situation 237 00:18:56,400 --> 00:18:59,392 and get the hell out of this place. 238 00:19:02,040 --> 00:19:06,671 We may lose a little weight, but we won't lose who we are. 239 00:19:10,840 --> 00:19:15,038 Captain's log, stardate 54553.4. 240 00:19:15,200 --> 00:19:21,435 We've been trying to recruit members into an alliance. It hasn't been easy. 241 00:19:21,600 --> 00:19:25,912 Any new ship pulled into the Void is immediately attacked. 242 00:19:26,080 --> 00:19:30,631 Instead of attacking it, you'd have to help defend it. 243 00:19:30,800 --> 00:19:35,033 - How is that in my interest? - They might then join our alliance. 244 00:19:35,200 --> 00:19:38,670 And if they refuse, then we raid them? 245 00:19:38,840 --> 00:19:42,356 Everyone must agree not to launch unprovoked attacks. 246 00:19:42,520 --> 00:19:44,830 Then how will we get supplies? 247 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:48,959 The idea is to share technology and resources. 248 00:19:49,120 --> 00:19:51,157 We almost escaped the Void alone. 249 00:19:51,320 --> 00:19:54,472 If we work together, I believe we'll succeed. 250 00:19:54,640 --> 00:19:57,712 How many ships do you have in this alliance? 251 00:19:57,880 --> 00:20:01,316 You'd be the first. 252 00:20:01,480 --> 00:20:03,835 Captain, that's not correct. 253 00:20:04,000 --> 00:20:07,470 I am the first member of the captain's coalition. 254 00:20:07,640 --> 00:20:11,952 Six years ago I offered her my services and the resources of my ship 255 00:20:12,120 --> 00:20:14,589 and she's never failed to help me. 256 00:20:16,480 --> 00:20:21,634 It's a noble idea, Captain. But good intentions are like deuterium reserves. 257 00:20:21,800 --> 00:20:26,556 - They tend to get lost in the Void. - Just consider our proposal. 258 00:20:27,600 --> 00:20:29,557 I will. 259 00:20:29,720 --> 00:20:34,874 In the meantime, we'd like to offer you food and medical supplies. 260 00:20:35,040 --> 00:20:37,714 What do you expect in return? 261 00:20:37,880 --> 00:20:40,872 Nothing. Compliments of the alliance. 262 00:20:48,160 --> 00:20:50,310 I tried. 263 00:20:54,440 --> 00:20:57,478 - There's been a theft. - What's missing? 264 00:20:57,640 --> 00:21:01,395 My phase compensator, no doubt stolen by a prospective member. 265 00:21:01,560 --> 00:21:05,758 It wasn't stolen. The Nygeans needed it to repair their sensor array. 266 00:21:05,920 --> 00:21:08,878 I presume you got something in return. 267 00:21:09,040 --> 00:21:12,237 I think I did. The good will of a potential ally. 268 00:21:12,400 --> 00:21:15,040 - Did they join? - Not yet. 269 00:21:15,200 --> 00:21:19,319 I know. It's not exactly the most efficient policy. 270 00:21:19,480 --> 00:21:22,996 But you don't always do what's most efficient either. 271 00:21:23,160 --> 00:21:27,518 - What are you implying? - You gave up your rations to our guest. 272 00:21:27,680 --> 00:21:31,230 - He needed food. - You're a valuable member of this crew. 273 00:21:31,400 --> 00:21:36,793 He's a drain on resources. What's efficient about wasting food on him? 274 00:21:38,280 --> 00:21:41,557 You think I'm inefficient, Tuvok thinks I'm illogical. 275 00:21:41,720 --> 00:21:47,716 You both could be right. But maybe the best way to get help is to give it. 276 00:21:47,880 --> 00:21:53,159 And I'm sorry I gave away your favourite phase compensator. 277 00:22:14,960 --> 00:22:16,917 - How is he? - Much better. 278 00:22:17,080 --> 00:22:19,913 He relaxed when he heard me humming an aria 279 00:22:20,080 --> 00:22:22,435 so I had the computer play it. 280 00:22:22,600 --> 00:22:25,319 Fantome seems to be a music lover. 281 00:22:25,480 --> 00:22:27,949 - Fantome? - After the Phantom of the Opera. 282 00:22:28,120 --> 00:22:30,919 A tormented character who was soothed by music. 283 00:22:31,080 --> 00:22:35,995 You haven't chosen a name for yourself but you've given Fantome one. 284 00:22:36,160 --> 00:22:39,994 Choosing my name is difficult. I'm a complex individual. 285 00:22:40,160 --> 00:22:42,800 - And Fantome isn't? - On the contrary. 286 00:22:42,960 --> 00:22:46,396 He's intelligent and his physiology is sophisticated. 287 00:22:46,560 --> 00:22:52,351 - He can refract his own lifesigns. - That's why sensors didn't detect him. 288 00:22:55,080 --> 00:22:59,870 I wish we could communicate with him. I suspect he'd have a lot to tell us. 289 00:23:04,760 --> 00:23:06,990 - We were enjoying that. - Exactly. 290 00:23:07,160 --> 00:23:09,959 He can't speak but he can hear. 291 00:23:33,800 --> 00:23:36,360 He understands! 292 00:23:39,520 --> 00:23:41,591 So it would seem. 293 00:23:48,960 --> 00:23:50,917 What's the occasion? 294 00:23:51,080 --> 00:23:54,755 Seven's not the only one who can set an elegant table. 295 00:23:54,920 --> 00:23:57,309 You have heard there is a food shortage. 296 00:23:57,480 --> 00:24:01,713 That's no reason why you two can't enjoy a romantic dinner. 297 00:24:04,520 --> 00:24:08,229 I can't light this. It would be a waste of oxygen. 298 00:24:08,400 --> 00:24:11,836 - Still, it is festive. - We appreciate the effort. 299 00:24:14,640 --> 00:24:17,598 There's been a mistake. I didn't order this. 300 00:24:17,760 --> 00:24:21,549 Close your eyes and pretend that it's Seven's risotto. 301 00:24:30,560 --> 00:24:33,313 It tastes more like chicken. 302 00:24:35,640 --> 00:24:39,190 - What's this? - A preserved Olian guava. 303 00:24:39,360 --> 00:24:42,113 - I had a few left. - Neelix... 304 00:24:42,280 --> 00:24:44,430 No arguments. You're eating for two. 305 00:24:44,600 --> 00:24:47,513 Senior officers, report to stations immediately. 306 00:24:47,680 --> 00:24:48,829 Sorry, Neelix. 307 00:24:50,480 --> 00:24:53,120 - Charge weapons. - What's going on? 308 00:24:53,280 --> 00:24:55,590 A funnel just pulled in a new vessel. 309 00:24:55,760 --> 00:24:58,957 Two warships are approaching it. One of them is Valen's. 310 00:25:03,000 --> 00:25:05,594 Target Valen's weapons and hail him. 311 00:25:07,640 --> 00:25:11,395 - My fight's not with you, Captain. - Then stand down. 312 00:25:11,560 --> 00:25:16,077 This new ship has impressive technology. We can share it. 313 00:25:16,240 --> 00:25:18,356 I'm not here to divide the spoils. 314 00:25:18,520 --> 00:25:23,959 - Then why are you here? - To protect the ship you're firing on. 315 00:25:24,120 --> 00:25:27,909 - What are they to you? - Some people in a bad situation. 316 00:25:28,080 --> 00:25:31,232 - Like the rest of us. - Save your speeches. 317 00:25:31,400 --> 00:25:33,437 I've got a crew to feed. 318 00:25:34,440 --> 00:25:36,397 He's targeting our shields. 319 00:25:36,560 --> 00:25:39,439 Take his weapons out. Hail the new ship. 320 00:25:41,000 --> 00:25:44,834 - I surrender. - Can you target the smaller warship? 321 00:25:45,000 --> 00:25:49,198 We're a survey vessel. We're not equipped to fight. 322 00:25:49,360 --> 00:25:51,874 Shields at 60%. 323 00:25:52,040 --> 00:25:54,156 Fire torpedoes. 324 00:25:58,240 --> 00:26:01,312 Shields on Valen's lead ship are holding at 80%. 325 00:26:01,480 --> 00:26:03,596 He's upgraded them since we last met. 326 00:26:03,760 --> 00:26:06,320 - Ours? - 30. 327 00:26:10,440 --> 00:26:13,000 The smaller ship is outmanoeuvring us. 328 00:26:14,240 --> 00:26:16,436 Hull breaches on decks 5 and 6. 329 00:26:16,600 --> 00:26:20,195 - Seal them. - Shields at 15%. 330 00:26:20,360 --> 00:26:23,432 - Engineering to the bridge. - Go ahead. 331 00:26:26,280 --> 00:26:31,275 We're losing containment. We'll be dead in the water in three minutes. 332 00:26:32,680 --> 00:26:36,355 - We should retreat, Captain. - Not yet. 333 00:26:36,520 --> 00:26:38,989 There's another ship approaching. 334 00:26:39,160 --> 00:26:42,596 - We can't defend ourselves. - We may not have to. 335 00:26:42,760 --> 00:26:46,230 The third vessel is Mr Garon's. He's firing at the other two. 336 00:26:51,640 --> 00:26:55,315 Valen's shields are down. The smaller ship is leaking plasma. 337 00:26:55,480 --> 00:26:58,313 - They're both retreating. - Garon's hailing. 338 00:26:58,480 --> 00:27:03,395 Get a weapons lock on him. We've been fooled by unexpected allies before. 339 00:27:04,760 --> 00:27:08,196 - Why are you targeting me? - I don't know your intentions. 340 00:27:08,360 --> 00:27:11,193 Haven't I just made them clear? 341 00:27:11,360 --> 00:27:14,000 I've decided to accept your offer. 342 00:27:17,800 --> 00:27:20,155 Well, in that case... 343 00:27:21,320 --> 00:27:23,709 ...welcome to the alliance. 344 00:27:26,480 --> 00:27:30,269 Captain's log, stardate 54562.7. 345 00:27:30,440 --> 00:27:33,512 Since Garon and the survey ship became members, 346 00:27:33,680 --> 00:27:36,354 finding new allies has gotten easier. 347 00:27:36,520 --> 00:27:38,909 My latest prospect is Commander Bosaal, 348 00:27:39,080 --> 00:27:42,311 whose ship's technology could help us escape. 349 00:27:42,480 --> 00:27:45,040 Neelix, we have another guest for dinner. 350 00:27:45,200 --> 00:27:47,840 Always room for one more, Captain. 351 00:27:48,000 --> 00:27:51,834 - Who did you raid to get these? - They're replicated. 352 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:57,029 One of our allies had technology that tripled our replicator efficiency. 353 00:27:57,200 --> 00:28:01,034 It may not be a gourmet feast, but we can feed 500 people a day now, 354 00:28:01,200 --> 00:28:04,113 using half the power it took us a few days ago. 355 00:28:04,280 --> 00:28:06,749 Why don't we sit down? 356 00:28:15,440 --> 00:28:17,875 - Doctor. - Hello, Commander. 357 00:28:18,040 --> 00:28:20,714 - How's your patient? - He's not a patient now. 358 00:28:20,880 --> 00:28:24,396 But I've had to coax him out of sickbay. He's quite shy. 359 00:28:25,640 --> 00:28:31,318 I'm telling him not to worry, that you're the one who keeps us all safe. 360 00:28:32,640 --> 00:28:36,270 - He says thank you. - An ingenious communication method. 361 00:28:36,440 --> 00:28:40,149 We're capable of rudimentary conversation. 362 00:28:40,320 --> 00:28:42,914 - Tell him I'm pleased he's better. - I will. 363 00:28:59,440 --> 00:29:02,319 What's that parasite doing aboard your ship? 364 00:29:05,160 --> 00:29:08,710 - I beg your pardon. - They're vermin. 365 00:29:08,880 --> 00:29:12,919 I don't know who you are, sir, but your choice of words is offensive. 366 00:29:13,080 --> 00:29:16,630 What is offensive is the way they slip aboard during transport, 367 00:29:16,800 --> 00:29:20,111 hide in conduits, steal food, spread disease. 368 00:29:20,280 --> 00:29:22,920 Fantome is perfectly healthy, 369 00:29:23,080 --> 00:29:26,789 and unlike some in this Void, he hasn't stolen anything. 370 00:29:26,960 --> 00:29:30,749 If my sensors could detect them on my ship, I'd exterminate them. 371 00:29:30,920 --> 00:29:33,309 I suggest you do the same. 372 00:29:33,480 --> 00:29:35,437 - This is outrageous! - Doctor! 373 00:29:41,720 --> 00:29:45,600 One of the principles of our alliance is that we don't discriminate. 374 00:29:45,760 --> 00:29:50,152 Everyone's welcome as long as they follow the rules. 375 00:29:50,320 --> 00:29:54,632 But if you're having a bad experience with this species on your ship, 376 00:29:54,800 --> 00:29:57,872 I'd be happy to bring them to Voyager. 377 00:29:58,040 --> 00:30:00,395 If you could find them. 378 00:30:00,560 --> 00:30:04,519 Now that we've analysed Fantome's physiology, 379 00:30:04,680 --> 00:30:06,751 we can get a transporter lock on them. 380 00:30:06,920 --> 00:30:11,198 Is this your way of enticing me to join your alliance? 381 00:30:11,360 --> 00:30:16,560 I'm demonstrating how cooperation and tolerance can benefit everyone. 382 00:30:17,760 --> 00:30:19,319 Then we have an agreement. 383 00:30:26,200 --> 00:30:28,999 Now connect the primary emitter relay. 384 00:30:31,760 --> 00:30:34,229 - On-line. - How's it coming? 385 00:30:34,400 --> 00:30:36,914 Pretty well. We just need to... 386 00:30:38,200 --> 00:30:41,591 - I guess I was being optimistic. - What's the problem? 387 00:30:41,760 --> 00:30:45,071 We want to set up a shield bubble to encompass all our ships 388 00:30:45,240 --> 00:30:47,470 but we can't compensate for the stress. 389 00:30:47,640 --> 00:30:52,111 - Could a polaron modulator do that? - Nobody in the alliance has one. 390 00:30:52,280 --> 00:30:56,433 - We've tried to build our own but... - Maybe we could trade for one. 391 00:30:56,600 --> 00:30:59,558 - Or find a new ally with one. - It's rare technology. 392 00:30:59,720 --> 00:31:04,271 It'll difficult to convince anyone to part with it. 393 00:31:04,440 --> 00:31:06,556 You should not be in here. 394 00:31:06,720 --> 00:31:10,998 - We're contributing to the alliance. - By spying on meetings? 395 00:31:11,160 --> 00:31:14,755 We've devised a new surveillance technique. 396 00:31:16,640 --> 00:31:18,870 You've bypassed security. 397 00:31:19,040 --> 00:31:24,274 We can observe activity on any ship without being detected. 398 00:31:24,440 --> 00:31:27,273 This is the cargo hold of the Jelinian freighter. 399 00:31:27,440 --> 00:31:31,274 If I'm not mistaken, the Jelinians are a member of our alliance. 400 00:31:31,440 --> 00:31:34,000 Which is why you shouldn't spy on them. 401 00:31:34,160 --> 00:31:37,152 And why they shouldn't be hoarding their ale. 402 00:32:18,000 --> 00:32:21,038 Lovely piece. Did they compose it or did you? 403 00:32:21,200 --> 00:32:26,274 They did. Though it's not a composition. It's more of a conversation. 404 00:32:26,440 --> 00:32:29,080 - I'm impressed. - I wish I could take credit. 405 00:32:29,240 --> 00:32:32,790 Fantome taught the others in no time at all. 406 00:32:32,960 --> 00:32:37,750 - They're highly intelligent. - The language has its own grammar. 407 00:32:37,920 --> 00:32:40,833 That suggests they have a language of their own. 408 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:45,517 It could be telepathic. But they seem comfortable communicating with music. 409 00:32:47,240 --> 00:32:49,550 Could they be native to the Void? 410 00:32:49,720 --> 00:32:52,553 It's possible. They told us they were born here. 411 00:32:53,960 --> 00:32:58,079 Just when you think nothing in the galaxy can surprise you any more. 412 00:32:58,240 --> 00:33:01,915 Captain Janeway, please report to engineering. 413 00:33:06,120 --> 00:33:10,318 Just what we needed. A fully compatible polaron modulator. 414 00:33:10,480 --> 00:33:13,518 - Where did you get it? - The Kinjal frigate. 415 00:33:13,680 --> 00:33:15,751 They want to join our alliance? 416 00:33:15,920 --> 00:33:18,434 They're not interested. 417 00:33:20,280 --> 00:33:22,999 - How did you get this? - Trade. 418 00:33:23,160 --> 00:33:26,357 What did you give them? 419 00:33:26,520 --> 00:33:29,956 I don't answer to you. 420 00:33:30,120 --> 00:33:32,270 Did you steal it? 421 00:33:36,720 --> 00:33:39,951 - Disconnect the modulator. - Captain... 422 00:33:40,120 --> 00:33:43,715 - We're returning it to... - They have no more use for it. 423 00:33:45,160 --> 00:33:50,678 - You don't know that. - Yes, I do. 424 00:33:51,920 --> 00:33:53,877 - You killed them. - Captain. 425 00:33:54,040 --> 00:33:59,194 I don't like it either. But why waste this technology when we could escape? 426 00:33:59,360 --> 00:34:02,512 It's a violation of everything we stand for. 427 00:34:02,680 --> 00:34:05,194 Refusing the modulator won't help people. 428 00:34:05,360 --> 00:34:08,637 No. But using it would make us accessories to murder. 429 00:34:10,720 --> 00:34:13,075 Take it and get out. 430 00:34:39,960 --> 00:34:43,954 The Jelinians and the Kraylor have left. They felt you were... 431 00:34:44,120 --> 00:34:47,476 Impulsive and self-righteous? Is that what you think? 432 00:34:47,640 --> 00:34:50,792 - You did what you had to do. - I made a mistake. 433 00:34:50,960 --> 00:34:54,112 - By telling Bosaal to leave? - Allowing him to join. 434 00:34:54,280 --> 00:34:57,955 - You couldn't have known. - I knew what he was like. 435 00:34:58,120 --> 00:35:02,591 His reaction to the Doctor's friend told me all I needed to know. 436 00:35:02,760 --> 00:35:05,639 - But I ignored my instincts. - Why? 437 00:35:05,800 --> 00:35:07,950 I thought he could help us escape. 438 00:35:08,120 --> 00:35:11,556 - We all wanted him in the alliance. - Maybe. 439 00:35:11,720 --> 00:35:16,351 But if I'd listened to my doubts, we wouldn't have lost the other ships. 440 00:35:16,520 --> 00:35:19,797 - We'll find a way out. - Where are we with the modulator? 441 00:35:19,960 --> 00:35:23,715 The engineers are working around the clock to build one. 442 00:35:23,880 --> 00:35:26,679 They'll be ready to test in a few days. 443 00:35:26,840 --> 00:35:29,480 So everyone's making up for my mistake. 444 00:35:29,640 --> 00:35:32,917 They have to. It says so in the Federation Charter. 445 00:35:34,560 --> 00:35:37,871 - Good news, I hope. - I'm afraid not. 446 00:35:38,040 --> 00:35:42,910 Bosaal is attempting to form an alliance of his own with one of our adversaries. 447 00:35:43,080 --> 00:35:47,870 We recorded a tactical conversation between them a few minutes ago. 448 00:35:48,040 --> 00:35:52,432 Don't underestimate Janeway. I've been in battle with her twice. 449 00:35:52,600 --> 00:35:56,275 Then you know Janeway's tactics. I have two other ships. 450 00:35:56,440 --> 00:36:01,913 We can take Voyager's food and weapons if we work together. 451 00:36:02,080 --> 00:36:06,074 They suggest they will attack within the next 48 hours. 452 00:36:06,240 --> 00:36:09,153 I'm so glad we taught them the value of cooperation. 453 00:36:09,320 --> 00:36:14,110 Our power reserves will be depleted if we're forced to defend ourselves. 454 00:36:14,280 --> 00:36:16,840 We don't have time to test the modulator. 455 00:36:17,000 --> 00:36:19,196 We've got to try to escape now. 456 00:36:24,360 --> 00:36:28,672 Sorry to interrupt but we've got a situation developing. 457 00:36:28,840 --> 00:36:31,275 We're going to try to escape the anomaly. 458 00:36:31,440 --> 00:36:34,398 Your friends are welcome to join us. 459 00:36:39,680 --> 00:36:41,637 They want to stay in the Void. 460 00:36:41,800 --> 00:36:45,031 - Where would they like to go? - Any ship will do. 461 00:36:48,240 --> 00:36:50,629 They're grateful for our help. 462 00:36:52,000 --> 00:36:54,753 They want to help us now. 463 00:38:05,640 --> 00:38:09,759 There's a funnel forming. Graviton surge in 98 seconds. 464 00:38:09,920 --> 00:38:12,116 Alert the other ships. 465 00:38:13,640 --> 00:38:15,870 Take us in, Tom. 466 00:38:16,040 --> 00:38:19,590 Bosaal and his fleet are charging weapons. 467 00:38:19,760 --> 00:38:21,956 Janeway to engineering, status. 468 00:38:22,120 --> 00:38:25,192 - I need two more minutes. - You've got one. 469 00:38:31,600 --> 00:38:35,878 - Surge in 50 seconds. - Voyager to all alliance ships. 470 00:38:36,040 --> 00:38:38,429 Fire at your designated targets. 471 00:38:45,800 --> 00:38:48,713 We've penetrated shields on both vessels. 472 00:38:48,880 --> 00:38:51,440 Janeway to the Doctor, initiate transport. 473 00:38:51,600 --> 00:38:53,716 Acknowledged. 474 00:38:55,000 --> 00:38:57,640 Yes. Goodbye and good luck. 475 00:38:58,600 --> 00:38:59,954 Energise. 476 00:39:05,160 --> 00:39:09,154 Transport complete. They're in the engine rooms of both ships. 477 00:39:09,320 --> 00:39:12,472 - Acknowledged. - 30 seconds. 478 00:39:12,640 --> 00:39:16,793 - Engineering, we need that modulator. - A few more seconds. 479 00:39:24,640 --> 00:39:28,395 - A hail from Valen's ship. Audio only. - Let's hear it. 480 00:39:30,840 --> 00:39:33,150 What's he saying, Doctor? 481 00:39:33,320 --> 00:39:36,950 Fantome shut down power on Valen's ship. 482 00:39:37,120 --> 00:39:39,999 Confirmed. Bosaal's ship has lost power as well. 483 00:39:40,160 --> 00:39:42,993 Gremlins in the engine are no myth. 484 00:39:43,160 --> 00:39:46,516 - Surge in five seconds. Four... - Now, B'Elanna. 485 00:39:53,960 --> 00:39:58,591 - All ships are in formation. - Structural integrity at 30%. 486 00:40:00,200 --> 00:40:02,714 40,000 metres to normal space. 487 00:40:04,440 --> 00:40:07,592 20%... 10%. 488 00:40:10,480 --> 00:40:12,551 Do it, Tom. 489 00:40:22,040 --> 00:40:25,112 It's been a privilege to have you as allies. 490 00:40:25,280 --> 00:40:29,751 - I never believed we'd escape. - Then why did you join? 491 00:40:29,920 --> 00:40:33,436 Captain Janeway is very persuasive. And the food was good. 492 00:40:33,600 --> 00:40:38,629 - You can eat with us any time. - We're headed the other way. 493 00:40:38,800 --> 00:40:42,350 - Safe journey to you and your crew. - And to all of yours. 494 00:40:42,520 --> 00:40:44,477 Thank you. 495 00:40:57,480 --> 00:41:00,916 It was almost like being part of a Federation again. 496 00:41:01,080 --> 00:41:03,720 The real one's only 30,000 light years away. 497 00:41:03,880 --> 00:41:06,440 Then what are we standing around for?