1 00:00:01,914 --> 00:00:04,003 ♪ 2 00:00:23,588 --> 00:00:26,026 ♪ 3 00:00:35,600 --> 00:00:37,733 ♪ 4 00:00:42,216 --> 00:00:44,740 [snoring] 5 00:00:49,353 --> 00:00:50,789 DAREM: Cadet Darem Reymi, 6 00:00:50,920 --> 00:00:55,055 personal message, stardate 868858.7. 7 00:00:56,708 --> 00:00:58,319 Dear Mother and Father, 8 00:00:58,449 --> 00:01:00,582 in the three weeks since the Academy began, 9 00:01:00,712 --> 00:01:02,192 I'm confident I'm maintaining 10 00:01:02,323 --> 00:01:04,194 the standard of excellence we agreed upon. 11 00:01:04,325 --> 00:01:06,718 [chimes] 12 00:01:06,849 --> 00:01:10,244 As I promised: last to bed, first to rise. 13 00:01:11,636 --> 00:01:15,423 ♪ 14 00:01:17,729 --> 00:01:19,688 [music playing over earbuds] 15 00:01:28,827 --> 00:01:30,176 [snoring] 16 00:01:39,011 --> 00:01:41,710 ♪ 17 00:01:43,973 --> 00:01:46,062 [music continues over earbuds] 18 00:01:46,976 --> 00:01:48,586 Whoa! 19 00:01:48,717 --> 00:01:50,458 Wait. You already...? 20 00:01:50,588 --> 00:01:52,286 -[music stops] -Wh-What time do you...? 21 00:01:52,416 --> 00:01:53,765 For speed and agility days or for power days? 22 00:01:53,896 --> 00:01:55,332 -Either. -4:40 a.m. 23 00:01:55,463 --> 00:01:57,508 for speed and agility, 3:30 a.m. for power. 24 00:01:57,639 --> 00:01:59,293 Anyway, I got to go hit the track for sprints. 25 00:01:59,423 --> 00:02:01,512 See you around, sleepyhead. 26 00:02:02,296 --> 00:02:04,776 DAREM: I strive to be first in each endeavor. 27 00:02:04,907 --> 00:02:08,039 Every day brings a new opportunity to prove myself. 28 00:02:08,737 --> 00:02:10,217 WOMAN [over P.A.]: Starfleet Academy, 29 00:02:10,347 --> 00:02:11,827 report for cardio and sprints. 30 00:02:11,957 --> 00:02:14,482 War College, you have weights and flexibility. 31 00:02:14,612 --> 00:02:17,180 DOT: Move it, War College, move it. 32 00:02:17,311 --> 00:02:19,530 Watch your posture, Cadet Sadal. 33 00:02:20,140 --> 00:02:21,924 Back straight, Cadet Djokovic. 34 00:02:22,054 --> 00:02:23,665 Keep those glutes in the air. 35 00:02:23,795 --> 00:02:26,146 Buns of steel, cadets. 36 00:02:26,276 --> 00:02:28,670 LURA: Starfleet maggots, I want to see that you want to be here. 37 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:30,889 Do you want to be here? Let's go! 38 00:02:31,020 --> 00:02:33,501 Show me you're worthy of this uniform. 39 00:02:33,631 --> 00:02:35,503 Get moving. 40 00:02:35,633 --> 00:02:37,331 What are you waiting for? Let's go! 41 00:02:39,376 --> 00:02:40,334 You call that a lunge? 42 00:02:40,464 --> 00:02:43,206 Lower, Cadet, lower. 43 00:02:43,337 --> 00:02:45,555 Down! To the mat, Cadet. 44 00:02:45,687 --> 00:02:46,905 To the mat. 45 00:02:47,036 --> 00:02:49,168 What is this? Is this a tea party? 46 00:02:49,299 --> 00:02:51,910 Get up! You're all weak right now. Weak! 47 00:02:52,041 --> 00:02:54,348 DOT: War College versus Starfleet Academy. 48 00:02:54,478 --> 00:02:56,088 Who will win? 49 00:02:56,219 --> 00:02:57,916 The counts are even. 50 00:02:58,047 --> 00:02:59,353 It's Cadet Mir in the lead. 51 00:02:59,483 --> 00:03:01,616 Cadet Mir for the win! 52 00:03:01,746 --> 00:03:04,184 ♪ 53 00:03:06,969 --> 00:03:08,579 That was disappointing/underwhelming. 54 00:03:08,710 --> 00:03:10,146 DZOLO: Dude, what was that? 55 00:03:10,277 --> 00:03:11,495 You're the best in the War College, 56 00:03:11,626 --> 00:03:13,628 and he smoked you. 57 00:03:13,758 --> 00:03:15,891 Embarrassing. 58 00:03:20,765 --> 00:03:21,853 [blows whistle] 59 00:03:21,984 --> 00:03:23,899 Next station, Romeo. 60 00:03:25,857 --> 00:03:27,424 Every warrior knows 61 00:03:27,555 --> 00:03:30,035 that you live each day with an eye towards death, 62 00:03:30,166 --> 00:03:33,561 as she walks free and upright amongst the living. 63 00:03:33,691 --> 00:03:35,692 But if by chance you survive until tomorrow, 64 00:03:35,824 --> 00:03:38,043 we'll be having tryouts for the Calica team. 65 00:03:38,174 --> 00:03:40,350 -Sign up here. -Ow. 66 00:03:41,525 --> 00:03:42,656 Darem Reymi. 67 00:03:42,787 --> 00:03:44,789 Captain of the Khionian All-Planet Under-18 team. 68 00:03:44,920 --> 00:03:46,182 Four years running. 69 00:03:46,313 --> 00:03:49,185 There is no need to state it. It scanned you. 70 00:03:53,276 --> 00:03:54,582 Genesis Lythe. 71 00:03:54,712 --> 00:03:56,192 Captain of the Inter-Base Youth League. 72 00:03:56,323 --> 00:03:57,846 Five years and change. 73 00:03:57,976 --> 00:03:59,456 And top of her class. 74 00:03:59,587 --> 00:04:01,284 And student ambassador to the Model Fed Council. 75 00:04:01,415 --> 00:04:02,285 Mm. 76 00:04:02,416 --> 00:04:03,808 When do you sleep? 77 00:04:03,939 --> 00:04:06,115 Admiral's daughter. We don't need sleep. 78 00:04:06,246 --> 00:04:08,073 What happens if you do? 79 00:04:08,204 --> 00:04:10,554 You get court-martialed? [laughs] 80 00:04:10,685 --> 00:04:12,426 -I'll never know. -Not easy 81 00:04:12,556 --> 00:04:14,079 being an admiral's daughter, hmm? 82 00:04:14,210 --> 00:04:16,473 Takes daddy issues to a whole new level, for sure. 83 00:04:16,603 --> 00:04:19,214 Also makes losing out of the question. 84 00:04:19,346 --> 00:04:21,478 Mm. Too bad there can only be one captain of... 85 00:04:21,608 --> 00:04:23,045 of anything. 86 00:04:23,175 --> 00:04:24,307 -Sorry. -Guess you'll have to learn 87 00:04:24,438 --> 00:04:26,309 -to live with disappointment. -Mm-hmm. 88 00:04:26,440 --> 00:04:28,050 -GENESIS: Good luck. -OCAM: You want me to injure her? 89 00:04:28,180 --> 00:04:29,573 -I'll cut the ponytail off. -DAREM: Do it. 90 00:04:29,704 --> 00:04:32,489 You did not grow up playing Calica either. 91 00:04:32,620 --> 00:04:33,621 CALEB: I know. 92 00:04:33,751 --> 00:04:35,405 I haven't played anything. 93 00:04:35,536 --> 00:04:37,015 Not a team guy. I'm more of a... 94 00:04:37,146 --> 00:04:39,061 "rely on myself and don't get killed" guy. 95 00:04:39,191 --> 00:04:40,758 Hey, hey, hey. Uh, what's...? 96 00:04:40,889 --> 00:04:42,933 He says he's allergic to organized sports. 97 00:04:43,065 --> 00:04:45,197 -To which part? -The sports. 98 00:04:45,328 --> 00:04:47,243 And the fact that they're organized. 99 00:04:47,374 --> 00:04:49,245 Mm. Oh, that's funny. 100 00:04:49,376 --> 00:04:51,813 [cadets oohing] 101 00:04:51,943 --> 00:04:54,163 [laughter] 102 00:04:54,294 --> 00:04:56,078 B'AVI: Academy cadets. 103 00:04:56,207 --> 00:04:58,123 Do you find it challenging to run 104 00:04:58,254 --> 00:05:00,430 while also debating the ethical ramifications 105 00:05:00,561 --> 00:05:01,344 of hurting the floor? 106 00:05:01,475 --> 00:05:02,084 Do you find it challenging 107 00:05:02,214 --> 00:05:03,912 to be a War College douchebag? 108 00:05:04,042 --> 00:05:07,089 -Not your best. -Dude. I just got smacked in the head. 109 00:05:07,219 --> 00:05:08,873 You're gonna take up half our space, 110 00:05:09,004 --> 00:05:11,093 get ready to be target practice. 111 00:05:11,833 --> 00:05:13,225 SAM: Oh! 112 00:05:13,356 --> 00:05:14,401 I see we don't like each other. 113 00:05:14,531 --> 00:05:15,489 Don't talk. 114 00:05:15,619 --> 00:05:19,188 I smell... [sniffing] 115 00:05:19,319 --> 00:05:20,885 ...fear. 116 00:05:21,016 --> 00:05:22,452 You know, properly channeled, 117 00:05:22,582 --> 00:05:24,585 those feelings of inadequacy can lead to... 118 00:05:24,715 --> 00:05:26,804 well, in your case, just more inadequacy. 119 00:05:26,935 --> 00:05:29,024 -Better. -Love the uniforms, guys. 120 00:05:29,154 --> 00:05:30,460 May be the only thing 121 00:05:30,591 --> 00:05:31,940 about the War College that stays relevant. 122 00:05:32,070 --> 00:05:33,463 All right. 123 00:05:33,594 --> 00:05:35,552 This has been fun, but I don't think 124 00:05:35,683 --> 00:05:37,598 you guys can afford to take any more time away 125 00:05:37,728 --> 00:05:40,992 from whatever it is you're, um, compensating for. 126 00:05:41,123 --> 00:05:42,951 Starfleet Academy is an experiment. 127 00:05:43,081 --> 00:05:45,388 Like all experiments, it must prove its value. 128 00:05:45,519 --> 00:05:46,781 The War College has nothing to prove. 129 00:05:46,911 --> 00:05:47,651 CALEB: Then why'd you go out of your way 130 00:05:47,782 --> 00:05:48,652 to hit me in the head with a ball? 131 00:05:48,783 --> 00:05:50,088 You an angry toddler? 132 00:05:50,219 --> 00:05:51,133 Yeah. 133 00:05:51,263 --> 00:05:53,135 Maybe our very large Klingon friend 134 00:05:53,265 --> 00:05:56,181 will smack the eyebrows off your freaking face. 135 00:05:56,312 --> 00:05:56,791 [clears throat]: Mm-mm. 136 00:05:56,921 --> 00:05:58,445 [whistle blows] 137 00:06:02,057 --> 00:06:04,668 No blood will be shed on my court 138 00:06:04,799 --> 00:06:07,758 without my express permission. 139 00:06:07,889 --> 00:06:10,108 Back to your classes! Now! 140 00:06:10,413 --> 00:06:12,372 [showers running] 141 00:06:13,851 --> 00:06:17,332 Ah, Darem! That scar. It looks painful. 142 00:06:18,378 --> 00:06:20,075 How'd you get it? 143 00:06:20,205 --> 00:06:21,555 You ever fought someone with a knife between your ribs? 144 00:06:21,685 --> 00:06:23,383 I don't have ribs. 145 00:06:23,513 --> 00:06:25,515 You know, I used to know a guy like that War College bicep 146 00:06:25,646 --> 00:06:26,995 back on Khionia? 147 00:06:27,125 --> 00:06:28,562 Oh, please, God, no... 148 00:06:28,692 --> 00:06:29,867 My parents didn't think we were a good match. 149 00:06:29,998 --> 00:06:31,434 Your parents tell you who to date? 150 00:06:31,565 --> 00:06:33,044 Nah. Well, I mean, the relationship was doomed 151 00:06:33,175 --> 00:06:34,176 after I slept with his sister. 152 00:06:34,306 --> 00:06:36,352 Both of them, actually. 153 00:06:36,483 --> 00:06:38,049 And their cousin. 154 00:06:38,180 --> 00:06:40,400 I would love to just have one shower 155 00:06:40,530 --> 00:06:41,879 without having to hear about Darem's multiple 156 00:06:42,010 --> 00:06:44,404 -polycule underwater hookups. -[gasps] 157 00:06:45,666 --> 00:06:47,145 [gasps] 158 00:06:47,276 --> 00:06:48,712 What the...? 159 00:06:48,843 --> 00:06:52,890 We indeed violate the fundamental laws 160 00:06:53,021 --> 00:06:56,284 of temporal mechanics to achieve... 161 00:06:56,416 --> 00:06:57,547 [all gasping] 162 00:06:57,678 --> 00:06:59,462 Oh, boy. Okay. 163 00:06:59,593 --> 00:07:01,769 Whoa. That's a lot. 164 00:07:01,899 --> 00:07:03,074 Whoa! 165 00:07:03,205 --> 00:07:04,467 [exclaims] 166 00:07:04,598 --> 00:07:05,903 [all gasping] 167 00:07:06,034 --> 00:07:07,601 [grunting] 168 00:07:09,254 --> 00:07:11,256 [screaming, gasping] 169 00:07:12,562 --> 00:07:14,129 [laughter] 170 00:07:17,524 --> 00:07:19,395 GENESIS: Get me out of here. 171 00:07:19,526 --> 00:07:21,441 -Ooh. -[grunting] 172 00:07:22,485 --> 00:07:24,748 Attention, Starfleet cadets. 173 00:07:24,879 --> 00:07:26,489 We did this because we could. 174 00:07:26,620 --> 00:07:29,144 And we will keep doing it 175 00:07:29,274 --> 00:07:31,276 because it is fun. 176 00:07:31,407 --> 00:07:33,322 Enjoy yourselves. [laughs] 177 00:07:40,284 --> 00:07:42,331 This is war. 178 00:07:43,332 --> 00:07:45,465 ♪ 179 00:08:13,057 --> 00:08:15,190 ♪ 180 00:08:45,046 --> 00:08:47,178 ♪ 181 00:09:17,078 --> 00:09:19,167 ♪ 182 00:09:32,441 --> 00:09:34,530 ♪ 183 00:09:37,664 --> 00:09:39,361 DIGITAL DEAN OF STUDENTS: Do you aspire to be the best 184 00:09:39,491 --> 00:09:41,406 and brightest in the galaxy? 185 00:09:41,537 --> 00:09:44,061 Exceed your physical, 186 00:09:44,192 --> 00:09:47,587 mental and spiritual limits? 187 00:09:47,717 --> 00:09:50,851 Be the captain of your own destiny 188 00:09:50,981 --> 00:09:52,504 at Starfleet Academy. 189 00:09:52,635 --> 00:09:53,505 Applicants of all species are welcome. 190 00:09:53,636 --> 00:09:55,986 Is the voice-over too stupid? 191 00:09:56,117 --> 00:09:58,554 We are about to have a prank war on our hands 192 00:09:58,685 --> 00:10:01,035 just as the oversight committee arrives. 193 00:10:01,165 --> 00:10:03,341 This is a PR dumpster fire. 194 00:10:03,472 --> 00:10:06,736 Commander, in our line of work, 195 00:10:06,867 --> 00:10:11,654 something is on fire all... the time 196 00:10:11,785 --> 00:10:15,789 and everything is on fire some of the time. 197 00:10:15,919 --> 00:10:16,833 -[jazzy music plays] -LURA: Be that as it may, 198 00:10:16,964 --> 00:10:17,965 as a War College graduate, 199 00:10:18,095 --> 00:10:19,619 I can promise you, 200 00:10:19,749 --> 00:10:22,883 they shenanned once, they'll shenann again. 201 00:10:23,013 --> 00:10:26,451 Well done, Number One. Advise. 202 00:10:28,062 --> 00:10:29,716 I thought you would never ask, Chancellor. 203 00:10:29,846 --> 00:10:32,762 This is your only possible response. 204 00:10:36,070 --> 00:10:38,028 Demand a formal apology from Kelrec, 205 00:10:38,159 --> 00:10:40,248 and he nips it in the bud. 206 00:10:40,378 --> 00:10:41,989 Or kills it in the cradle, if you prefer. 207 00:10:42,119 --> 00:10:43,207 I'm good with the plant metaphor. 208 00:10:43,338 --> 00:10:45,079 It's not our job to resolve 209 00:10:45,209 --> 00:10:46,820 our students' problems for them. 210 00:10:46,950 --> 00:10:49,561 We're in the "teach them how to fish" business. 211 00:10:49,692 --> 00:10:52,347 Also... [scoffs] that's no fun. 212 00:10:52,477 --> 00:10:55,524 There are those that see us as an experiment waiting to fail. 213 00:10:55,655 --> 00:10:56,699 You've said it yourself. 214 00:10:56,830 --> 00:10:58,005 Your tacit approval 215 00:10:58,135 --> 00:11:00,224 hands them ammunition in front of the committee. 216 00:11:00,355 --> 00:11:02,313 I'm beginning to get the feeling you don't trust me. 217 00:11:02,444 --> 00:11:03,837 Quite the opposite. 218 00:11:03,967 --> 00:11:06,404 I trust that you'll come to the right decision. 219 00:11:06,535 --> 00:11:08,276 Before it's too late. 220 00:11:08,406 --> 00:11:09,625 So you don't trust me. 221 00:11:09,756 --> 00:11:11,322 Lura, this is kid shit! 222 00:11:11,453 --> 00:11:14,804 Forgive my language. I'm pro kid shit. 223 00:11:14,935 --> 00:11:16,676 They grew up in the Burn. 224 00:11:16,806 --> 00:11:18,547 I'm not going to crush the life out of them 225 00:11:18,678 --> 00:11:20,549 any more than the universe already has. 226 00:11:20,680 --> 00:11:22,986 Captain. Chancellor. 227 00:11:23,117 --> 00:11:25,032 I choose to work for you and not Kelrec 228 00:11:25,162 --> 00:11:26,468 for three reasons: 229 00:11:26,598 --> 00:11:29,079 I believe in Starfleet's mission of peace, 230 00:11:29,210 --> 00:11:33,257 and despite what you may think, I believe in you. 231 00:11:33,388 --> 00:11:34,911 What's the third thing? 232 00:11:35,042 --> 00:11:38,741 I just find him very... odd. 233 00:11:38,872 --> 00:11:41,091 And that whole tea fetish. 234 00:11:41,222 --> 00:11:43,137 Tea fetish? 235 00:11:43,267 --> 00:11:45,574 Out of all the fetishes available? 236 00:11:45,705 --> 00:11:49,709 Want to give it one last pitch before I disregard your counsel? 237 00:11:49,839 --> 00:11:54,757 You know that a single transgression is like a weed: 238 00:11:54,888 --> 00:12:00,067 yank it now, or it multiplies and strangles the entire field. 239 00:12:00,197 --> 00:12:01,459 What's with you and the plant metaphors? 240 00:12:01,590 --> 00:12:03,157 I hear you, Commander. 241 00:12:03,287 --> 00:12:04,941 I do. 242 00:12:05,072 --> 00:12:08,205 Perhaps it would be beneficial if our cadets did, too. 243 00:12:09,337 --> 00:12:11,861 Well, that... that's a cool idea. 244 00:12:11,992 --> 00:12:13,863 Chancellor, we were basically naked. 245 00:12:13,994 --> 00:12:15,517 No. Completely naked! 246 00:12:15,647 --> 00:12:17,345 Everybody was looking at us like we were insane. 247 00:12:17,475 --> 00:12:18,999 -Like we're crazy. -In front of the whole school. 248 00:12:19,129 --> 00:12:20,522 What about our honor? 249 00:12:20,652 --> 00:12:22,219 I took a bath for the first time. 250 00:12:22,350 --> 00:12:24,526 You want us to get back at them with botany? 251 00:12:24,656 --> 00:12:25,527 -Seriously? -I don't know, guys. 252 00:12:25,657 --> 00:12:27,921 Do you think botany can end a prank war? 253 00:12:28,051 --> 00:12:30,967 -Or did you have other ideas? -Yeah. Hit 'em back harder. 254 00:12:31,098 --> 00:12:32,273 Bring some serious pain. 255 00:12:32,403 --> 00:12:34,797 Wait till exams and then fritz their servers. 256 00:12:34,928 --> 00:12:38,105 -[overlapping chatter] -Like I was saying... 257 00:12:39,540 --> 00:12:40,542 DOT: Captain. 258 00:12:43,153 --> 00:12:45,242 We are gonna plant and grow the rare 259 00:12:45,373 --> 00:12:48,550 and highly protected Vitus Reflux. 260 00:12:48,680 --> 00:12:51,379 Despite being known as "the empathy flower," 261 00:12:51,509 --> 00:12:52,902 it's not actually a flower. 262 00:12:53,033 --> 00:12:55,035 It's a fungus. 263 00:12:55,165 --> 00:12:57,298 ♪ 264 00:12:58,560 --> 00:13:02,433 Speak your mind, Cadet. Don't hold back. 265 00:13:05,219 --> 00:13:07,656 -Chancellor, respectfully... -Mm-hmm? 266 00:13:07,787 --> 00:13:09,745 ...this is the single dumbest idea I've ever heard. 267 00:13:09,876 --> 00:13:11,921 How is this strategic...? 268 00:13:12,052 --> 00:13:15,490 PLANT [high-pitched voice]: How is this strategic? How is this strategic? 269 00:13:15,620 --> 00:13:17,318 -How is this strategic? -Got a deeper voice than you, Darem. 270 00:13:19,624 --> 00:13:22,323 Ever read The Art of War,Reymi? 271 00:13:22,453 --> 00:13:24,455 -PLANT: Art of War,Reymi? -Fifth century BC. 272 00:13:24,586 --> 00:13:26,893 Sun Tzu learned patience in a garden 273 00:13:27,023 --> 00:13:29,025 and respect for the opponent. 274 00:13:29,156 --> 00:13:30,635 They got you pretty bad. 275 00:13:30,766 --> 00:13:33,203 -PLANT: They got you pretty bad. -If I may, Chancellor, 276 00:13:33,334 --> 00:13:35,423 it was not an original idea. 277 00:13:35,553 --> 00:13:38,121 The War College stole that prank. 278 00:13:38,252 --> 00:13:40,863 Cadet Sam ran a search 279 00:13:40,994 --> 00:13:42,343 through old Starfleet disciplinary records. 280 00:13:42,473 --> 00:13:43,953 In the 28th century, 281 00:13:44,084 --> 00:13:46,826 some cadets transported the entire first-year class 282 00:13:46,956 --> 00:13:49,263 from the sonic showers to the roof of Alcatraz. 283 00:13:49,393 --> 00:13:53,136 JAY-DEN: It took the faculty half a day to get everyone down. 284 00:13:53,267 --> 00:13:54,790 -[laughter] -GENESIS: No way. 285 00:13:54,921 --> 00:13:56,270 Ah, that's legendary. 286 00:13:56,400 --> 00:13:57,184 Then you've already learned 287 00:13:57,314 --> 00:13:58,707 your opponents' lack of imagination. 288 00:13:58,838 --> 00:13:59,882 Grab a trowel. 289 00:14:00,013 --> 00:14:01,188 -PLANT: Grab a trowel. -[mutters]: Oh, my God. 290 00:14:01,318 --> 00:14:02,798 And anybody who rolls their eyes gets expelled. 291 00:14:02,929 --> 00:14:04,452 PLANT: Gets expelled. 292 00:14:05,845 --> 00:14:08,325 Spritz the spores, 293 00:14:08,456 --> 00:14:13,113 add the growth accelerant. 294 00:14:13,243 --> 00:14:16,420 Vitus only blooms at night, 295 00:14:16,551 --> 00:14:18,335 so be patient. 296 00:14:18,466 --> 00:14:20,294 Plants are like cadets. 297 00:14:20,424 --> 00:14:24,124 All they need is water, food and a little encouragement. 298 00:14:25,473 --> 00:14:26,778 Go, go, go. 299 00:14:26,909 --> 00:14:28,955 PLANT: Go, go, go. 300 00:14:30,565 --> 00:14:31,914 DIGITAL DEAN OF STUDENTS: Specialist Krebs, 301 00:14:32,045 --> 00:14:33,437 your Talaxian Furfly 302 00:14:33,568 --> 00:14:35,265 is attempting to mate with a beaker. 303 00:14:35,396 --> 00:14:37,398 Please intervene. 304 00:14:37,528 --> 00:14:40,183 -Doing great, buddy. I love you. -GENESIS: Okay. 305 00:14:40,314 --> 00:14:42,011 We all ready for Calica tryouts? 306 00:14:42,142 --> 00:14:46,059 No, I will not pursue violence in any form. 307 00:14:46,189 --> 00:14:49,758 I have chosen the Exo-Ecology Club in that same time slot. 308 00:14:50,628 --> 00:14:53,457 I know. I respect that. 309 00:14:53,588 --> 00:14:55,329 But... 310 00:14:56,765 --> 00:14:58,027 I swiped your delta while you were showering 311 00:14:58,158 --> 00:14:59,594 and I maybe signed you up. 312 00:14:59,724 --> 00:15:01,813 [forced laugh] 313 00:15:01,944 --> 00:15:03,554 [quietly]: What the hell, Genesis? 314 00:15:03,685 --> 00:15:05,382 -What? It's just a... -No, no, no. 315 00:15:05,513 --> 00:15:08,603 I'm not signing up for some culty school spirit war, okay? 316 00:15:08,733 --> 00:15:10,605 I don't do spirit. 317 00:15:10,735 --> 00:15:13,303 -Or tribes. Or teams. -I want to be captain. 318 00:15:13,434 --> 00:15:15,610 I need to be captain. 319 00:15:15,740 --> 00:15:18,613 And when I am, I need my strongest players. 320 00:15:18,743 --> 00:15:20,397 You fought the Venari Ral. 321 00:15:20,528 --> 00:15:23,139 Look around. Look at them. 322 00:15:23,270 --> 00:15:25,315 [frantic sneezing] 323 00:15:25,446 --> 00:15:26,882 OCAM: Sorry! It's on your shoe. 324 00:15:29,276 --> 00:15:31,539 [grunting] 325 00:15:31,669 --> 00:15:33,628 [sighs] 326 00:15:35,151 --> 00:15:37,371 -We need you. -[scoffs] 327 00:15:37,501 --> 00:15:38,938 Please? 328 00:15:42,245 --> 00:15:45,770 How's your, um, your Betazoid princess? 329 00:15:45,901 --> 00:15:48,686 President's daughter. And she's not anybody's. 330 00:15:48,817 --> 00:15:50,427 Well, I guess your tour was so compelling, 331 00:15:50,558 --> 00:15:52,647 she went and ran away to the War College, hmm? 332 00:15:55,476 --> 00:15:57,086 Shitty comment retracted. 333 00:15:58,522 --> 00:16:00,046 But I get the vibe she likes sports. 334 00:16:00,176 --> 00:16:03,397 Okay, I'll do it if you stop talking. 335 00:16:04,746 --> 00:16:05,877 Thank you. 336 00:16:06,008 --> 00:16:09,403 LURA: Strategy. Skill. Teamwork. 337 00:16:09,533 --> 00:16:13,059 Calica is more than just a game. 338 00:16:13,189 --> 00:16:15,931 I want you to right your minds 339 00:16:16,062 --> 00:16:18,847 and prepare your hearts for battle. 340 00:16:18,978 --> 00:16:21,937 There are two teams, each with a mascot. 341 00:16:22,068 --> 00:16:25,027 The mascot protects a target. 342 00:16:25,158 --> 00:16:28,161 The goal of the game is simple. 343 00:16:28,291 --> 00:16:32,121 Fight your way to the other side of the field 344 00:16:32,252 --> 00:16:35,733 and shoot a target guarded by the opposing team's mascot. 345 00:16:35,864 --> 00:16:39,694 Tryouts today will not be easy. 346 00:16:39,824 --> 00:16:42,784 You'll be scored in a series of drills. 347 00:16:42,914 --> 00:16:45,569 Highest score makes the team. 348 00:16:45,700 --> 00:16:47,963 I want you to strike 349 00:16:48,094 --> 00:16:51,140 with the force of a thousand tachyons! 350 00:16:51,271 --> 00:16:55,144 Strike until your opponents' innards liquefy and pour... 351 00:16:55,275 --> 00:16:58,104 And... you'll do it all 352 00:16:58,234 --> 00:17:01,281 while wearing really snazzy uniforms. 353 00:17:01,411 --> 00:17:02,630 Uh-huh. 354 00:17:02,760 --> 00:17:04,632 You all know Coach Reno. 355 00:17:04,762 --> 00:17:07,242 Professor, I thought you taught Temporal Mechanics? 356 00:17:07,374 --> 00:17:09,332 I'm a nerd/jock hybrid. 357 00:17:09,463 --> 00:17:10,986 LURA: Each team is made up 358 00:17:11,117 --> 00:17:13,292 of eight players, a mascot and an alternate. 359 00:17:13,423 --> 00:17:16,296 The mascot is the last line of defense. 360 00:17:16,425 --> 00:17:19,342 -They protect the target. -What kind of mascot? 361 00:17:20,300 --> 00:17:21,605 What are we working with? 362 00:17:21,736 --> 00:17:23,912 What we're working with is a hundred push-ups. 363 00:17:24,042 --> 00:17:27,175 Now! And the next interruption, 200. 364 00:17:27,307 --> 00:17:30,049 Using the mascot in the game is a tradition. 365 00:17:30,179 --> 00:17:32,921 Way back, Starfleet's was a lapling-- 366 00:17:33,052 --> 00:17:35,924 fuzzy, mean like a koala, 367 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:38,013 cute like a targ. They called him... 368 00:17:38,144 --> 00:17:41,016 Lappy. They called him Lappy. 369 00:17:41,147 --> 00:17:44,759 So it's basically like a fun game of laser tag? 370 00:17:44,889 --> 00:17:47,631 Yeah, just like laser tag. 371 00:17:47,762 --> 00:17:49,590 -[weapons firing] -Ah! 372 00:17:49,720 --> 00:17:53,072 This is not like laser tag! 373 00:17:55,465 --> 00:17:57,206 What is happening?! 374 00:17:57,337 --> 00:18:01,167 LURA: I warned you, tryouts would not be easy. 375 00:18:01,297 --> 00:18:04,344 Calica prepares you for real-world combat. 376 00:18:04,474 --> 00:18:07,216 Which is why I will not have a losing Calica team 377 00:18:07,347 --> 00:18:09,305 at this academy. 378 00:18:10,001 --> 00:18:13,004 Today's obstacle course is designed to show me 379 00:18:13,135 --> 00:18:15,094 what each of you is made of. 380 00:18:15,224 --> 00:18:17,705 Every move you make will gain or lose you 381 00:18:17,835 --> 00:18:19,533 one individual point. 382 00:18:19,663 --> 00:18:22,449 Any cadet who rings the bell of victory 383 00:18:22,579 --> 00:18:23,711 at the end of the obstacle course... 384 00:18:23,841 --> 00:18:25,234 [neck cracks] 385 00:18:25,365 --> 00:18:27,367 ...wins a bonus point. 386 00:18:27,497 --> 00:18:30,152 The top eight cadets will make the team. 387 00:18:30,283 --> 00:18:32,850 The rest of you will live in shame. 388 00:18:32,981 --> 00:18:33,982 Begin! 389 00:18:34,939 --> 00:18:37,203 [screaming] 390 00:18:37,333 --> 00:18:40,945 Release the drones! 391 00:18:45,515 --> 00:18:48,083 [indistinct yelling] 392 00:18:51,869 --> 00:18:54,524 There's drones, everyone, there's drones! 393 00:18:54,655 --> 00:18:58,006 Hey! You forgot about us! 394 00:18:59,225 --> 00:19:01,879 [clangs] 395 00:19:02,010 --> 00:19:03,707 DIGITAL DEAN OF STUDENTS: Bonus point-- Lythe. 396 00:19:03,838 --> 00:19:05,927 [clangs] 397 00:19:06,057 --> 00:19:08,234 Bonus point-- Reymi. 398 00:19:08,930 --> 00:19:10,758 -[clangs] -Bonus point-- Lythe. 399 00:19:10,888 --> 00:19:12,760 [clangs] 400 00:19:12,890 --> 00:19:15,328 -Bonus point-- Reymi. -Whoo! 401 00:19:17,330 --> 00:19:19,114 [pants, groans] 402 00:19:19,245 --> 00:19:21,943 [clangs] 403 00:19:22,073 --> 00:19:23,118 Bonus point-- Reymi. 404 00:19:23,249 --> 00:19:24,946 A little feedback? 405 00:19:25,076 --> 00:19:27,035 You're trying too hard. It's slowing you down. 406 00:19:27,166 --> 00:19:29,168 [chuckles] 407 00:19:30,734 --> 00:19:33,476 [powering up] 408 00:19:33,607 --> 00:19:36,131 The Calica game phaser. 409 00:19:36,784 --> 00:19:38,699 It will not win the game for you. 410 00:19:38,829 --> 00:19:40,483 GENESIS: Look who finally showed up. 411 00:19:40,614 --> 00:19:43,443 But it can keep you from losing. 412 00:19:43,573 --> 00:19:44,966 Better late than never. 413 00:19:45,096 --> 00:19:46,489 I'm showering with my delta from now on. 414 00:19:46,620 --> 00:19:50,014 The phaser has only one setting. 415 00:19:50,667 --> 00:19:52,234 Whoa. 416 00:19:52,365 --> 00:19:53,844 [Caleb groaning] 417 00:19:53,975 --> 00:19:55,237 Transport. 418 00:19:55,368 --> 00:19:57,108 -CALEB: Son of a bitch. -If you are hit, 419 00:19:57,239 --> 00:19:59,154 you will be beamed out of play 420 00:19:59,285 --> 00:20:02,201 and into the casualty box for the entirety of that round. 421 00:20:02,331 --> 00:20:05,421 You'll be able to rejoin your team 422 00:20:05,552 --> 00:20:07,641 in the next one. 423 00:20:07,771 --> 00:20:10,383 Do not be late again. 424 00:20:19,566 --> 00:20:21,698 Ooh. 425 00:20:21,829 --> 00:20:23,874 Lone wolf came to play. 426 00:20:31,273 --> 00:20:33,101 I thought you hated sports. 427 00:20:33,232 --> 00:20:35,582 I do. I hate them. 428 00:20:39,194 --> 00:20:41,065 LURA: Yes, Mir, yes! 429 00:20:41,544 --> 00:20:44,808 -[grunting] -No, Mir, no! 430 00:20:44,939 --> 00:20:46,593 [buzzer sounds] 431 00:20:46,723 --> 00:20:47,376 DIGITAL DEAN OF STUDENTS: Mir-- disqualification. 432 00:20:47,507 --> 00:20:49,204 [whistle blows] 433 00:20:52,294 --> 00:20:54,731 SAM: Genesis, where are the drones?! 434 00:20:54,862 --> 00:20:56,690 GENESIS: I can't see them through the smoke! 435 00:20:56,820 --> 00:20:58,344 [cadet muttering weakly] 436 00:20:58,474 --> 00:21:01,390 [screaming] 437 00:21:05,089 --> 00:21:06,874 [grunts] 438 00:21:07,004 --> 00:21:09,137 Come on. She's porous! 439 00:21:10,486 --> 00:21:12,401 RENO: Yeah, the best of us are. 440 00:21:12,532 --> 00:21:14,882 And it's permeable, not porous. 441 00:21:15,012 --> 00:21:17,188 Get your Ps straight. 442 00:21:17,319 --> 00:21:18,886 LURA: Five minutes left, cadets. 443 00:21:19,016 --> 00:21:22,803 If you want to make the team, impress me now. 444 00:21:22,933 --> 00:21:23,891 Pathetic. 445 00:21:24,021 --> 00:21:25,762 A little feedback? 446 00:21:25,893 --> 00:21:28,112 You're not trying hard enough. It's making you stupid. 447 00:21:37,339 --> 00:21:39,210 -JAY-DEN: I want blood. -CALEB: There's no blood. 448 00:21:39,341 --> 00:21:40,951 -I want blood in it. -You need blood in food... 449 00:21:41,082 --> 00:21:42,823 -Absolutely. -...for you to consider it food? 450 00:21:42,953 --> 00:21:44,215 -To tear it to pieces. -That doesn't sound healthy, dude. 451 00:21:44,346 --> 00:21:46,392 That's the only way it should be. 452 00:21:46,522 --> 00:21:49,395 Rokeg blood pie, bregit lung 453 00:21:49,525 --> 00:21:51,266 with grapok blood sauce, 454 00:21:51,397 --> 00:21:54,095 heart of targ with blood sauce. 455 00:21:57,011 --> 00:21:59,318 [indistinct chatter] 456 00:22:00,971 --> 00:22:02,233 Hey, can you distract them for me 457 00:22:02,364 --> 00:22:03,844 -for a sec? -With what? 458 00:22:03,974 --> 00:22:06,281 I don't know. Use your biting humor. 459 00:22:06,412 --> 00:22:08,022 Nothing about me is funny. 460 00:22:08,152 --> 00:22:09,110 -[Caleb laughs] -JAY-DEN: Caleb. 461 00:22:09,240 --> 00:22:10,633 CALEB: That's funny. 462 00:22:10,764 --> 00:22:12,069 JAY-DEN: Caleb. 463 00:22:12,200 --> 00:22:13,462 -[indistinct chatter continues] -[sighs] 464 00:22:13,593 --> 00:22:15,203 Greetings, War College brethren. 465 00:22:15,334 --> 00:22:17,771 Hey. You. 466 00:22:17,901 --> 00:22:20,643 H-Hello, my name is Jay-Den. 467 00:22:20,774 --> 00:22:22,123 -Jay-Den. -Mm-hmm. It means 468 00:22:22,253 --> 00:22:24,212 "He who crosses oceans of fire." 469 00:22:24,343 --> 00:22:25,866 So, yeah. 470 00:22:25,996 --> 00:22:27,171 I'm Kyle. 471 00:22:27,302 --> 00:22:28,738 Hmm. 472 00:22:28,869 --> 00:22:30,610 It means Kyle. 473 00:22:30,740 --> 00:22:32,351 Mm-hmm. 474 00:22:35,092 --> 00:22:38,182 -Okay, great. -Uh, as we were discussing 475 00:22:38,313 --> 00:22:40,968 Klingon humor, I discovered two Klingon jokes. 476 00:22:41,098 --> 00:22:46,234 Waiter, what is this gagh doing in my aO'mat Gri? 477 00:22:47,714 --> 00:22:49,890 Screaming. 478 00:22:50,020 --> 00:22:51,587 Ah, uh, 479 00:22:51,718 --> 00:22:53,763 -because the gagh-- it's dying. -DZOLO: Come on. 480 00:22:53,894 --> 00:22:55,199 Well, hold on. 481 00:22:55,330 --> 00:22:57,898 What, uh... what was the second one? 482 00:22:58,028 --> 00:22:59,682 DZOLO: Please, no. 483 00:23:02,990 --> 00:23:04,687 CALEB: Excuse me, miss, don't I know you? 484 00:23:04,818 --> 00:23:05,645 TARIMA: Nope. 485 00:23:05,775 --> 00:23:08,169 Yeah, I do. Mm-hmm. 486 00:23:08,299 --> 00:23:09,866 Tarima, right? 487 00:23:09,997 --> 00:23:11,868 Caleb Mir, tour guide? 488 00:23:11,999 --> 00:23:14,654 Turns out, you forgot to fill out a comment card. 489 00:23:14,784 --> 00:23:17,352 Shoot. I must've left it in my other pants. 490 00:23:17,483 --> 00:23:19,006 I can't remember how many stars I gave you. 491 00:23:19,136 --> 00:23:20,703 Five. Definitely five. 492 00:23:20,834 --> 00:23:23,140 Out of five? Doesn't sound like me. 493 00:23:23,271 --> 00:23:25,708 I get why you enrolled in the wrong school, 494 00:23:25,839 --> 00:23:27,841 but you could've just come to the Academy 495 00:23:27,971 --> 00:23:29,408 -and avoided me there. -Believe it or not, 496 00:23:29,538 --> 00:23:30,887 I didn't choose the War College 'cause of you. 497 00:23:31,018 --> 00:23:32,759 -Uh-huh? -Mm-hmm. 498 00:23:35,239 --> 00:23:37,067 Okay. 499 00:23:41,332 --> 00:23:43,552 Blink twice if this is a hostage situation. 500 00:23:45,902 --> 00:23:47,513 -Alternate theory. -Oh, yeah? 501 00:23:47,643 --> 00:23:49,036 Your whole life on Betazed was rules and walls, 502 00:23:49,166 --> 00:23:52,213 and now that you can go anywhere and be anything... 503 00:23:54,476 --> 00:23:55,956 ...you freaked out and you chose the War College 504 00:23:56,086 --> 00:23:57,436 'cause it's safer. 505 00:23:57,566 --> 00:23:59,481 Glib, reductive and stupid. 506 00:23:59,612 --> 00:24:01,962 -Love to be analyzed like this. -Hey, I get it. 507 00:24:02,092 --> 00:24:04,878 Too much freedom at the Academy, right? 508 00:24:05,008 --> 00:24:06,836 Too many ancient Bajoran scripture classes, 509 00:24:06,967 --> 00:24:09,926 interspecies ethics courses, and yoga clubs. 510 00:24:13,408 --> 00:24:15,758 So you decided to join the asshole factory instead. 511 00:24:15,889 --> 00:24:17,630 [scoffs] Oh, and we're done. 512 00:24:17,760 --> 00:24:19,196 Look, I didn't mean you're an asshole. 513 00:24:19,327 --> 00:24:20,589 I'm the asshole, okay? 514 00:24:20,720 --> 00:24:23,592 Look, I'm sorry, but... 515 00:24:23,723 --> 00:24:25,289 Anything before the word "but" is bullshit. 516 00:24:25,420 --> 00:24:27,466 No, no, no, you didn't even tell me. 517 00:24:28,597 --> 00:24:30,164 After everything that we've been through? 518 00:24:30,294 --> 00:24:31,600 [scoffs]: Everything? 519 00:24:32,514 --> 00:24:34,908 [laughs] 520 00:24:35,996 --> 00:24:37,432 Yeah. 521 00:24:37,563 --> 00:24:39,652 I don't know. I kind of thought we had some... 522 00:24:40,914 --> 00:24:42,959 ...energy between us. 523 00:24:45,222 --> 00:24:47,355 Was I completely wrong? 524 00:24:55,755 --> 00:24:58,148 [neuro-inhibitor beeping] 525 00:25:00,499 --> 00:25:02,631 [exhales] 526 00:25:02,762 --> 00:25:04,851 Are you okay? 527 00:25:06,417 --> 00:25:08,332 Did I do that? 528 00:25:09,246 --> 00:25:11,031 [neuro-inhibitor whirs] 529 00:25:11,945 --> 00:25:14,208 Caleb, we're strangers. 530 00:25:14,338 --> 00:25:16,036 Oh, okay. 531 00:25:16,166 --> 00:25:18,125 -We are strangers. -Mm-hmm. 532 00:25:18,255 --> 00:25:20,693 -We're strangers, yeah. -You feel a certain way about me, 533 00:25:20,823 --> 00:25:23,565 and you think I feel that way, too, 534 00:25:23,696 --> 00:25:25,480 except I just haven't realized it yet. 535 00:25:25,611 --> 00:25:27,177 And you think if you keep barking at me, 536 00:25:27,308 --> 00:25:28,483 I'll eventually get there. 537 00:25:28,614 --> 00:25:31,530 You need all the school you can get. 538 00:25:44,194 --> 00:25:47,850 If you are here, then, congratulations. 539 00:25:47,981 --> 00:25:50,331 Your scores yesterday were slightly less terrible 540 00:25:50,461 --> 00:25:52,551 than everyone else's. 541 00:25:52,681 --> 00:25:53,552 Hmm. 542 00:25:53,682 --> 00:25:55,466 RENO: Or your score 543 00:25:55,597 --> 00:25:57,947 was just plain terrible, but... 544 00:25:58,078 --> 00:25:59,906 you fit the Lapling costume. 545 00:26:02,735 --> 00:26:03,736 [chuckles] 546 00:26:05,215 --> 00:26:06,608 Congrats, Lappy. 547 00:26:06,739 --> 00:26:08,697 Welcome to the Calica team. 548 00:26:08,828 --> 00:26:10,307 -Sweet. It's an honor. -[Sam laughing] 549 00:26:10,438 --> 00:26:11,831 Yeah. 550 00:26:11,961 --> 00:26:13,441 -Oh... -RENO: And we didn't forget 551 00:26:13,572 --> 00:26:14,964 team captain. 552 00:26:15,095 --> 00:26:17,401 Lythe, Reymi, you guys tied. 553 00:26:17,532 --> 00:26:19,229 Commander Thok wanted you to settle it 554 00:26:19,360 --> 00:26:21,841 by digging each other's graves, 555 00:26:21,971 --> 00:26:24,670 uh, with the loser getting their eyes plucked out 556 00:26:24,800 --> 00:26:26,019 by a baby Gorn. 557 00:26:26,149 --> 00:26:27,629 Unfortunately, we weren't able 558 00:26:27,760 --> 00:26:31,024 to get that cleared by the Alumni Association. 559 00:26:31,154 --> 00:26:32,982 LURA: Side-by-side shoot-out. 560 00:26:33,113 --> 00:26:36,072 The winner is your captain. 561 00:26:36,203 --> 00:26:38,771 Computer, activate simulation. 562 00:26:38,901 --> 00:26:42,470 DIGITAL DEAN OF STUDENTS: Simulation is activated. 563 00:26:42,601 --> 00:26:45,125 [cadets cheering] 564 00:26:51,566 --> 00:26:53,307 Target one-- tie. 565 00:26:53,437 --> 00:26:56,049 Target two-- tie. 566 00:26:56,179 --> 00:26:59,008 Target three-- tie. 567 00:26:59,139 --> 00:27:01,620 Target four-- tie. 568 00:27:03,447 --> 00:27:06,625 Target five-- tie. 569 00:27:07,234 --> 00:27:08,888 -Target six-- tie. -Six to six. 570 00:27:09,018 --> 00:27:11,325 Boy, you two just love a tie. 571 00:27:11,455 --> 00:27:14,415 First one to eight takes it. 572 00:27:14,545 --> 00:27:16,722 -Target seven-- tie. -Good focus. 573 00:27:16,852 --> 00:27:18,419 Making those daddy issues work for you? 574 00:27:18,549 --> 00:27:20,421 What did you say, you piece of shit? 575 00:27:21,378 --> 00:27:23,729 Target eight-- Reymi. 576 00:27:23,859 --> 00:27:25,731 Target nine-- Reymi. 577 00:27:25,861 --> 00:27:29,386 Darem Reymi is your new Calica captain. 578 00:27:29,517 --> 00:27:31,998 [cheering and whooping] 579 00:27:37,786 --> 00:27:39,701 -[chanting]: Darem! Darem! -Not Darem. 580 00:27:39,832 --> 00:27:41,311 -Darem! Darem! -Not Darem Reymi. 581 00:27:41,442 --> 00:27:43,226 -Darem! Darem! -Who's the new Calica captain? 582 00:27:43,357 --> 00:27:44,924 -Darem! -Let's hear it. Come on, let's hear it, 583 00:27:45,054 --> 00:27:46,099 let's hear it, let's hear it one more time. 584 00:27:46,229 --> 00:27:48,014 [chanting]: Darem! Darem! 585 00:27:48,144 --> 00:27:50,103 -Let's hear it! Let's hear it! -[chanting continues] 586 00:27:50,233 --> 00:27:51,539 CALEB: What's that supposed to be? 587 00:27:51,670 --> 00:27:53,976 I believe it is a captain's chair. 588 00:27:54,107 --> 00:27:57,980 And I believe he is hoisted by his whooping posse of dudes. 589 00:27:58,111 --> 00:28:00,026 This guy's insufferable. 590 00:28:00,156 --> 00:28:02,724 -DAREM: Come on, let's hear it. -Darem! Darem! Darem! 591 00:28:02,855 --> 00:28:04,334 DAREM: Yeah, a little bit more, come on. 592 00:28:04,465 --> 00:28:06,554 -Darem! Darem! -[fanfare playing on-screen] 593 00:28:09,905 --> 00:28:11,428 NARRATOR: Do you aspire 594 00:28:11,559 --> 00:28:14,083 to be the best and brightest in the galaxy? 595 00:28:14,214 --> 00:28:15,955 [cadets screaming] 596 00:28:16,085 --> 00:28:18,435 [distorted bellowing] 597 00:28:18,566 --> 00:28:19,959 RENO: Good God. 598 00:28:20,089 --> 00:28:22,309 [indistinct yelling] 599 00:28:24,180 --> 00:28:25,486 [screaming] 600 00:28:25,616 --> 00:28:27,880 -Guys! -Come on, follow us. 601 00:28:28,924 --> 00:28:30,578 -Where am I? -Hey! 602 00:28:30,709 --> 00:28:32,580 Hey! [screams] 603 00:28:34,495 --> 00:28:37,150 NARRATOR: Exceed your physical... 604 00:28:37,280 --> 00:28:38,978 MALE: I don't want to bleed! 605 00:28:39,108 --> 00:28:42,198 NARRATOR: ...mental, and spiritual limits. 606 00:28:42,329 --> 00:28:43,765 [female screams] 607 00:28:43,896 --> 00:28:45,593 Be the captain of your own destiny... 608 00:28:45,724 --> 00:28:47,638 -[screams] -...at Starfleet Academy. 609 00:28:47,769 --> 00:28:50,380 LURA: Where did they find these people? 610 00:28:50,511 --> 00:28:52,426 [laughing] 611 00:28:57,083 --> 00:28:58,649 CALEB: Calm down. 612 00:28:58,780 --> 00:29:00,782 [tuts] 613 00:29:00,913 --> 00:29:01,957 -DAREM: That's funny? -Oh, yeah. 614 00:29:02,088 --> 00:29:03,567 Oh, you're laughing? Yeah? 615 00:29:03,698 --> 00:29:04,960 -DZOLO: Oh, yeah, at you. -Calm down. Calm down. 616 00:29:05,091 --> 00:29:05,831 DAREM: Do you want something to laugh at? 617 00:29:05,961 --> 00:29:07,223 Tonight, our atrium 618 00:29:07,354 --> 00:29:09,617 -after curfew. -Calm down. 619 00:29:09,748 --> 00:29:10,705 Calica. 620 00:29:10,836 --> 00:29:13,142 Right. Plan for a short night. 621 00:29:13,273 --> 00:29:15,144 DZOLO: Aye aye, Captain. 622 00:29:15,275 --> 00:29:16,798 Bye. 623 00:29:16,929 --> 00:29:18,887 [grunts mockingly] 624 00:29:22,935 --> 00:29:26,199 COMPUTER: Retinal biometrics and trace DNA confirmed. 625 00:29:26,329 --> 00:29:28,331 Welcome, Commander Kelrec. 626 00:29:28,462 --> 00:29:30,116 Your security's pretty serious. 627 00:29:30,246 --> 00:29:33,336 Well, we tried funny security, but no one felt safe. 628 00:29:33,467 --> 00:29:34,642 Tea? 629 00:29:34,773 --> 00:29:36,513 Computer, resume leisure protocol. 630 00:29:36,644 --> 00:29:39,603 [classical music playing] 631 00:29:41,257 --> 00:29:44,304 It's critical to use the proper tools. 632 00:29:44,434 --> 00:29:47,046 Fresh, dried leaves. 633 00:29:47,176 --> 00:29:49,178 Water... 634 00:29:49,309 --> 00:29:53,269 heated to 86.4 degrees Celsius. 635 00:29:53,922 --> 00:29:57,186 If one step is handled carelessly, 636 00:29:57,317 --> 00:29:59,580 the result is... 637 00:30:00,450 --> 00:30:02,235 [sighs] 638 00:30:03,236 --> 00:30:04,628 ...a weak cup. 639 00:30:10,156 --> 00:30:12,245 -Cheers. -You don't "cheers." 640 00:30:13,507 --> 00:30:15,509 Oh, if you must stir, 641 00:30:15,639 --> 00:30:17,903 uh, place the spoon at 12 o'clock, 642 00:30:18,033 --> 00:30:20,122 then softly fold the liquid back and forth 643 00:30:20,253 --> 00:30:22,690 12 times to six o'clock. 12... 644 00:30:24,474 --> 00:30:25,693 ...to six. 645 00:30:25,824 --> 00:30:27,651 Your kids accessed our security 646 00:30:27,782 --> 00:30:29,828 to get that footage, which was only possible 647 00:30:29,958 --> 00:30:32,134 -with an instructor's help. -Is that an accusation? 648 00:30:32,265 --> 00:30:34,354 A fact. I analyzed all the metadata. 649 00:30:34,484 --> 00:30:37,270 You aided and abetted the humiliation of my cadets. 650 00:30:37,400 --> 00:30:39,533 We learn more from our failures than our successes. 651 00:30:39,663 --> 00:30:42,623 And someone has to teach your cadets that life 652 00:30:42,753 --> 00:30:44,930 and war will come at them from all sides. 653 00:30:45,060 --> 00:30:47,280 Some of them came here in cargo holds. 654 00:30:47,410 --> 00:30:49,586 They don't need a reminder that life isn't fair. 655 00:30:49,717 --> 00:30:51,284 Apparently, they do. 656 00:30:53,721 --> 00:30:56,637 Put yourself in their shoes for a sec. 657 00:30:56,767 --> 00:30:58,117 The "E" word. 658 00:30:58,247 --> 00:30:59,466 [puzzled grunt] 659 00:30:59,596 --> 00:31:01,076 Empathy. 660 00:31:01,207 --> 00:31:03,252 These kids have no reason to believe in anybody. 661 00:31:03,383 --> 00:31:05,211 I-I want them to believe in me, 662 00:31:05,341 --> 00:31:07,648 and I need them to believe in you. 663 00:31:07,778 --> 00:31:10,259 Yeah, surprise. 664 00:31:10,390 --> 00:31:12,131 I got no problem with kids being kids, 665 00:31:12,261 --> 00:31:13,741 but your putting your thumb on the scale 666 00:31:13,872 --> 00:31:15,177 defeats both our purposes. 667 00:31:15,308 --> 00:31:16,962 Our cadets need to know 668 00:31:17,092 --> 00:31:20,182 that our campus is a level playing field. 669 00:31:20,313 --> 00:31:22,837 I'd call you naive, but you've got 300 years on me. 670 00:31:22,968 --> 00:31:25,187 352. [inhales sharply] 671 00:31:26,145 --> 00:31:28,277 This is only gonna get worse. 672 00:31:28,408 --> 00:31:29,931 Do you really want to risk shenanigans 673 00:31:30,062 --> 00:31:31,759 when the oversight committee gets here? 674 00:31:31,890 --> 00:31:34,675 I'm giving you a chance to end it. 675 00:31:34,805 --> 00:31:36,982 Chancellor, my cadets and I will continue 676 00:31:37,112 --> 00:31:39,201 to outflank, outmaneuver and outplay yours. 677 00:31:39,332 --> 00:31:40,420 And then you can decide 678 00:31:40,550 --> 00:31:42,596 how that "E" word is working out for you. 679 00:31:42,726 --> 00:31:43,771 Oh, yeah? 680 00:31:48,254 --> 00:31:50,125 Well... 681 00:31:50,778 --> 00:31:54,347 ...my 12 to six is your six to 12. 682 00:31:54,477 --> 00:31:56,175 So think about that. 683 00:31:57,132 --> 00:31:58,481 [door whooshes open] 684 00:31:58,612 --> 00:32:00,266 -What? -[door whooshes shut] 685 00:32:00,396 --> 00:32:02,050 Based on the measurable difference in our capabilities, 686 00:32:02,181 --> 00:32:04,400 -we have a 2.7% chance of winning. -DAREM: See, see? 687 00:32:04,531 --> 00:32:07,099 Exactly. See? This is our chance to prove ourselves. 688 00:32:07,229 --> 00:32:10,058 No, no, no, this is your chance to prove yourselves. 689 00:32:10,189 --> 00:32:11,625 -Okay? -I was about to say, lucky we have you, 690 00:32:11,755 --> 00:32:12,974 my right-handed, rule-breaking... 691 00:32:13,105 --> 00:32:15,194 I'm not your anything. 692 00:32:16,195 --> 00:32:17,544 Apparently, that's... 693 00:32:17,674 --> 00:32:19,502 -Premature? Mm-hmm. -Premature. 694 00:32:19,633 --> 00:32:21,026 And why did you have to say it was our atrium? 695 00:32:21,156 --> 00:32:22,679 I can't afford any more service hours 696 00:32:22,810 --> 00:32:25,552 if I want to get out of Starfleet this century. 697 00:32:25,682 --> 00:32:28,294 You were so ready to throw down when we first met. 698 00:32:28,424 --> 00:32:31,775 Are you really gonna let these idiots get away with this? 699 00:32:33,342 --> 00:32:34,604 Now, who's with me? 700 00:32:36,432 --> 00:32:37,781 Am I really the only one that believes 701 00:32:37,912 --> 00:32:39,740 they need their asses handed to them? Hmm? 702 00:32:39,870 --> 00:32:41,916 I'm with you! 703 00:32:42,786 --> 00:32:45,354 Every calculation says that they'll keep terrorizing us 704 00:32:45,485 --> 00:32:46,790 if we don't rally. 705 00:32:48,183 --> 00:32:49,924 -Caleb? -You're an idiot. 706 00:32:50,055 --> 00:32:51,230 That's a yes. 707 00:32:51,360 --> 00:32:53,362 Genesis? 708 00:32:54,059 --> 00:32:56,278 You know what kind of captain sends his team 709 00:32:56,409 --> 00:32:57,627 into a slaughter? 710 00:32:59,107 --> 00:33:00,761 One who got there by playing dirty. 711 00:33:02,981 --> 00:33:05,461 Hey, I win at all costs. 712 00:33:05,592 --> 00:33:07,202 I said that out loud. 713 00:33:07,333 --> 00:33:08,856 What'd you expect? 714 00:33:08,987 --> 00:33:11,163 I expected you to not use my family shit against me. 715 00:33:12,729 --> 00:33:15,297 Good luck... Captain. 716 00:33:24,089 --> 00:33:25,568 FEMALE: ...all-nighter for Xenolinguistics. 717 00:33:25,699 --> 00:33:27,831 I'll make coffee. We'll be fine. 718 00:33:27,962 --> 00:33:29,877 DOT: Attention, cadets, please exit immediately. 719 00:33:30,008 --> 00:33:31,618 -Really? -The atrium is closed for cleaning. 720 00:33:31,748 --> 00:33:33,185 Ugh, this sucks. 721 00:33:36,362 --> 00:33:38,059 DAREM: Since we don't have access 722 00:33:38,190 --> 00:33:40,235 to an actual Calica field, this will have to do. 723 00:33:40,366 --> 00:33:41,584 We've divided the atrium in half-- 724 00:33:41,715 --> 00:33:43,499 your side and ours. 725 00:33:43,630 --> 00:33:45,110 Mascots on the risers. 726 00:33:45,240 --> 00:33:48,156 -Caleb, you ready? -Yup. 727 00:33:48,287 --> 00:33:50,289 This'll fool the insomniac and nocturnal cadets, 728 00:33:50,419 --> 00:33:53,770 but once the sun's up, so goeth the jig. 729 00:33:53,901 --> 00:33:56,295 Okay, first to four points. 730 00:33:56,425 --> 00:33:58,688 Deal. And it's open season on the mascots 731 00:33:58,819 --> 00:34:00,038 if they leave the target zone. 732 00:34:00,168 --> 00:34:01,865 B'AVI: Targets will materialize 733 00:34:01,996 --> 00:34:04,999 when any player gets within five feet of the target zone. 734 00:34:05,130 --> 00:34:07,306 Your bleachers have been designated the casualty box. 735 00:34:07,436 --> 00:34:09,395 A Calica computer will monitor our gameplay. 736 00:34:09,525 --> 00:34:12,398 -Less talking, more humiliation. -Granted. 737 00:34:18,273 --> 00:34:20,580 Maybe be careful what you wish for. 738 00:34:23,148 --> 00:34:24,149 DAREM: Okay. 739 00:34:25,193 --> 00:34:26,542 You all focus on defense. 740 00:34:26,672 --> 00:34:28,239 -Protect... -OCAM: I'm late. 741 00:34:29,763 --> 00:34:31,330 That's what it looks like. 742 00:34:31,460 --> 00:34:32,853 -[laughs] -I'm a lapling. 743 00:34:32,983 --> 00:34:34,202 Oh, yeah. 744 00:34:34,333 --> 00:34:37,031 Man, I have seen tougher Tardigrades. 745 00:34:37,161 --> 00:34:39,033 -Oh, my head. -Okay, okay, the offensive plan 746 00:34:39,164 --> 00:34:42,514 -is me. -GENESIS: Just you? 747 00:34:43,210 --> 00:34:45,083 And what happens when that plan goes to shit? 748 00:34:45,213 --> 00:34:47,172 [scoffs] Couldn't stay away, huh? 749 00:34:47,302 --> 00:34:50,610 Yeah, teamwork makes the dream work. Mm. 750 00:34:50,739 --> 00:34:54,788 Anyway, as I was saying, the offensive plan is just me. 751 00:34:54,918 --> 00:34:56,833 They'll be expecting a full-on offensive assault. 752 00:34:56,964 --> 00:34:58,661 Let's surprise them. 753 00:34:58,792 --> 00:35:00,837 Have faith in your captain. 754 00:35:00,968 --> 00:35:03,013 -You ready? -No. 755 00:35:03,144 --> 00:35:04,885 Bring it in. Come on. 756 00:35:07,366 --> 00:35:10,760 DIGITAL DEAN OF STUDENTS: Players, take your positions. 757 00:35:13,720 --> 00:35:16,636 Mascots to the target zones. 758 00:35:16,766 --> 00:35:18,116 Bring it, Mugato. 759 00:35:18,246 --> 00:35:19,508 Why don't you blow my horn, Lapling? 760 00:35:19,639 --> 00:35:21,771 Whip it out, bro, whip it out. 761 00:35:21,902 --> 00:35:24,557 Game one begins in five, 762 00:35:24,687 --> 00:35:26,863 four, three, 763 00:35:26,994 --> 00:35:29,475 two, one. 764 00:35:29,605 --> 00:35:32,217 -Commence play. -[buzzer sounds] 765 00:35:35,655 --> 00:35:37,004 Stay back and give me cover fire 766 00:35:37,135 --> 00:35:38,701 and don't let them anywhere near Ocam. 767 00:35:38,832 --> 00:35:40,834 Ready? Now! 768 00:35:40,964 --> 00:35:43,141 -[grunts] -SAM: What? Uh... 769 00:35:49,234 --> 00:35:50,626 Go, cover Ocam. 770 00:35:50,757 --> 00:35:51,975 Okay, okay. 771 00:35:53,238 --> 00:35:55,327 Let's go. 772 00:35:55,457 --> 00:35:57,155 -Cover us. -Yep. 773 00:36:01,028 --> 00:36:02,508 OCAM: Guys, guys, guys, 774 00:36:02,638 --> 00:36:04,858 over there, really tall, handsome dude on the move. 775 00:36:04,988 --> 00:36:06,773 Genesis. 776 00:36:06,903 --> 00:36:08,470 Genesis! 777 00:36:08,601 --> 00:36:09,776 Kill him. Take him out! 778 00:36:09,906 --> 00:36:11,778 Take-- Come on, what is wrong with you?! 779 00:36:12,257 --> 00:36:14,259 Behind you, behind you, behind you. 780 00:36:14,389 --> 00:36:15,521 Hey, Princess. 781 00:36:19,960 --> 00:36:23,093 No, no, no, no, no, no, no. Somebody help! Somebody help! 782 00:36:23,224 --> 00:36:24,530 [chime sounds] 783 00:36:24,660 --> 00:36:27,141 -First point to the War College. -Whoo! 784 00:36:27,794 --> 00:36:31,276 -Game two begins now. -[buzzer sounds] 785 00:36:32,886 --> 00:36:35,367 -A-Again, Darem? -[phasers firing] 786 00:36:38,152 --> 00:36:39,327 DAREM: Yeah, Caleb, shoot and move! 787 00:36:39,458 --> 00:36:41,286 Go, go, go, go! Shoot them all! 788 00:36:41,416 --> 00:36:42,635 Hunt them all! 789 00:36:42,765 --> 00:36:44,550 OCAM: Caleb, Caleb, Caleb, Caleb! 790 00:36:44,680 --> 00:36:46,291 That's what I'm talking about, Caleb. 791 00:36:52,514 --> 00:36:54,560 -[phaser fires] -[chime sounds] 792 00:36:54,690 --> 00:36:56,344 CALEB: Seriously? 793 00:36:56,475 --> 00:36:57,389 DIGITAL DEAN OF STUDENTS: War College leads 794 00:36:57,519 --> 00:36:59,304 two games to zero. 795 00:36:59,434 --> 00:37:01,306 Game three begins now. 796 00:37:01,436 --> 00:37:03,003 OCAM: Shoot them, Sam, shoot them. 797 00:37:03,133 --> 00:37:04,091 [grunting] 798 00:37:06,267 --> 00:37:09,357 Caleb, over there, on your six... 799 00:37:10,489 --> 00:37:11,794 [grunts] 800 00:37:11,925 --> 00:37:14,580 Guys, are we even trying? 801 00:37:15,798 --> 00:37:18,105 -[chime sounds] -OCAM: No, guys, why? 802 00:37:18,236 --> 00:37:20,716 DIGITAL DEAN OF STUDENTS: 3-0, War College. 803 00:37:20,847 --> 00:37:22,675 -Well played. -Match point. 804 00:37:22,805 --> 00:37:24,590 Time-out. 805 00:37:24,720 --> 00:37:25,982 One-minute time-out called by Starfleet Academy. 806 00:37:26,113 --> 00:37:27,027 SAM: What's our next play? 807 00:37:27,157 --> 00:37:29,159 Uh, I don't know. 808 00:37:29,290 --> 00:37:30,596 Hey. What are you doing? 809 00:37:30,726 --> 00:37:32,337 GENESIS: What are youdoing? 810 00:37:32,467 --> 00:37:33,512 -Huh? -Pull a strategy out of your ass or stand down. 811 00:37:33,642 --> 00:37:35,383 Sorry. Are you the captain? 812 00:37:35,514 --> 00:37:37,211 Are you? No, didn't think so. 813 00:37:37,342 --> 00:37:40,083 Come on. Come on! Come on! 814 00:37:40,214 --> 00:37:42,260 -Resume play. -[buzzer sounds] 815 00:37:53,445 --> 00:37:55,447 [grunting] 816 00:37:58,667 --> 00:38:00,278 -I like this game. -[buzzer sounds] 817 00:38:00,408 --> 00:38:02,410 Foul. Prohibited strike. 818 00:38:02,541 --> 00:38:05,370 Cadet Reymi will sit out the point. 819 00:38:05,500 --> 00:38:08,373 -You okay? -Mm-hmm. 820 00:38:08,503 --> 00:38:09,983 If we can't outmuscle them, 821 00:38:10,113 --> 00:38:12,333 -we outsmart 'em. -Offense. Hey! 822 00:38:12,464 --> 00:38:13,900 Get physical, get after them! 823 00:38:14,030 --> 00:38:15,554 [grunts] 824 00:38:15,684 --> 00:38:17,686 GENESIS: Okay, we need a real plan. 825 00:38:17,817 --> 00:38:19,601 SAM: What are you thinking? 826 00:38:19,732 --> 00:38:20,820 [Genesis sighs] 827 00:38:24,606 --> 00:38:26,521 DAREM: Genesis, come on! 828 00:38:26,652 --> 00:38:29,089 What are you doing? I told you what to do! 829 00:38:29,219 --> 00:38:32,353 -Come on! -No. I have a different strategy. 830 00:38:32,484 --> 00:38:34,007 Just wait for my signal, okay? 831 00:38:34,137 --> 00:38:36,096 Sam, I'm gonna need you to do something for us. 832 00:38:36,226 --> 00:38:37,184 SAM: Okay. 833 00:38:37,315 --> 00:38:40,013 Players, resume positions. 834 00:38:42,320 --> 00:38:46,324 Play will continue in three, two, 835 00:38:46,454 --> 00:38:49,022 -one. -[buzzer sounds] 836 00:38:49,152 --> 00:38:51,329 What are you doing at the replicators? Move back! 837 00:38:55,811 --> 00:38:57,857 That's not the plan! What are you doing?! 838 00:38:57,987 --> 00:38:59,467 Using our training. 839 00:38:59,598 --> 00:39:02,078 -They can't hit what they can't see. -[grunts] 840 00:39:02,949 --> 00:39:05,560 DZOLO: The smoke's too thick. Hold your positions. 841 00:39:05,691 --> 00:39:08,215 OCAM: So much smoke. I can't see. I can't see. 842 00:39:08,346 --> 00:39:09,608 DZOLO: Shoot the mascot! 843 00:39:09,738 --> 00:39:10,957 OCAM: Oh, no, they're shooting at me. 844 00:39:11,087 --> 00:39:12,262 Guys, they're shooting. 845 00:39:12,393 --> 00:39:14,134 Ocam, come on. What are you doing, mate? 846 00:39:14,264 --> 00:39:17,267 SAM: Just kidding. I'm not a mascot. I'm photonic. 847 00:39:17,398 --> 00:39:19,008 Sam. 848 00:39:20,706 --> 00:39:23,796 I can make myself permeable, bitches! [laughs] 849 00:39:23,926 --> 00:39:25,275 MUGATO: Hey, that's cheating. 850 00:39:25,406 --> 00:39:26,929 SAM: Nothing in the rulebook about it. 851 00:39:27,060 --> 00:39:28,670 [Sam laughs] 852 00:39:32,892 --> 00:39:34,284 Hi! 853 00:39:34,415 --> 00:39:36,243 MUGATO: No. No, no, no. 854 00:39:36,374 --> 00:39:38,245 No, guys, guys. 855 00:39:38,376 --> 00:39:40,334 -Boom! -3-1. 856 00:39:40,465 --> 00:39:42,249 That's how you do that! 857 00:39:42,380 --> 00:39:44,469 -[cheering] -First point for Starfleet Academy. 858 00:39:46,688 --> 00:39:49,212 OCAM: That was for you, my furry little friend! 859 00:39:49,343 --> 00:39:52,346 I'm all up in you, baby! Whoo! 860 00:39:52,477 --> 00:39:54,740 He used our own shots to locate us in the smoke. 861 00:39:54,870 --> 00:39:55,828 Smart. 862 00:39:55,958 --> 00:39:59,440 [cheering] 863 00:39:59,571 --> 00:40:01,964 Holy shit. We got a point! We got a point! 864 00:40:02,095 --> 00:40:04,053 B'AVI: They found a strategy that works-- 865 00:40:04,184 --> 00:40:07,013 -replacing you. -[muffled laugh] 866 00:40:12,192 --> 00:40:15,413 [indistinct chatter] 867 00:40:15,543 --> 00:40:17,806 GENESIS: Well, we can't pull that off a second time, 868 00:40:17,937 --> 00:40:20,418 but at least it's not a shut-out. 869 00:40:25,466 --> 00:40:27,947 Wait. You're... you're leaving? 870 00:40:28,077 --> 00:40:30,428 You're a better captain than I am. 871 00:40:30,558 --> 00:40:32,081 The team's yours. 872 00:40:32,212 --> 00:40:35,694 LURA: What in the sweet name of Qo'noS is this? 873 00:40:39,480 --> 00:40:41,700 Why is this always on my watch? 874 00:40:41,830 --> 00:40:43,223 You will pay! 875 00:40:43,353 --> 00:40:47,183 You will pay with blood, sweat and shame! 876 00:40:47,314 --> 00:40:49,490 Why are none of you crying?! 877 00:40:49,621 --> 00:40:51,100 -I'll cry. -Quiet! 878 00:40:51,231 --> 00:40:53,102 To your chancellors! Now! 879 00:40:56,062 --> 00:40:57,411 I got a lot of paperwork to get through. 880 00:41:07,203 --> 00:41:08,988 None of you have been paying attention. 881 00:41:09,118 --> 00:41:11,077 -For the record, I've actually been paying... -For the very last time, 882 00:41:11,207 --> 00:41:14,167 patience and empathy-- 883 00:41:14,297 --> 00:41:15,603 they are not concessions. 884 00:41:15,734 --> 00:41:17,431 -These are strat... -[scratching] 885 00:41:19,215 --> 00:41:20,173 Hello. 886 00:41:20,303 --> 00:41:21,435 Hi. 887 00:41:21,566 --> 00:41:24,090 Patience and empathy. 888 00:41:24,220 --> 00:41:28,268 These are strategies, tools. 889 00:41:29,138 --> 00:41:31,663 What... Mir? 890 00:41:31,793 --> 00:41:33,752 Are your pajamas covered in little accordions? 891 00:41:33,882 --> 00:41:35,928 They are tiny warp cores. You want to say something cute 892 00:41:36,058 --> 00:41:38,147 about it? Huh? Do ya? Do ya? 893 00:41:38,278 --> 00:41:42,587 You want to end this war once and for all? Show some growth. 894 00:41:42,717 --> 00:41:44,502 Growth! 895 00:41:45,546 --> 00:41:46,765 Is anybody listening? 896 00:41:46,895 --> 00:41:48,157 [imitating echo]: Listening? Listening? 897 00:41:48,288 --> 00:41:50,508 There will be no more after-hours 898 00:41:50,638 --> 00:41:52,248 shenaniganizing. I'm putting the campus 899 00:41:52,379 --> 00:41:54,424 under lock and key with biometric security. 900 00:41:54,555 --> 00:41:58,690 I'm sure Chancellor Kelrec and his tea-loving eyeball... 901 00:42:02,128 --> 00:42:04,478 -[chuckles] -...would be flattered. 902 00:42:04,609 --> 00:42:07,394 Disciplinary menial labor assignments 903 00:42:07,525 --> 00:42:10,092 will be posted tomorrow-- 30 hours a person. 904 00:42:10,223 --> 00:42:12,791 -30... -According to Item 48.9B in the rulebook, seven hours... 905 00:42:12,921 --> 00:42:14,749 Woo-hoo! 35. 906 00:42:14,880 --> 00:42:16,229 Any other takers? 907 00:42:16,359 --> 00:42:18,536 Dismissed. 908 00:42:19,885 --> 00:42:22,714 Out! 909 00:42:22,844 --> 00:42:24,672 OCAM: She must be pissed if she's breaking the rules. 910 00:42:24,803 --> 00:42:27,370 Yeah. Maybe we should have just listened to what she said 911 00:42:27,501 --> 00:42:30,417 -and stuck to botany. -INSTRUCTOR: Quietly now. Quiet. 912 00:42:30,548 --> 00:42:32,637 [shushes] Quietly now. 913 00:42:32,767 --> 00:42:34,116 -PLANTS: Quietly now. -Quiet. 914 00:42:34,247 --> 00:42:35,857 -PLANT: Quiet. -[instructor shushes] 915 00:42:35,988 --> 00:42:37,424 -[plants shush] -It's okay. 916 00:42:37,555 --> 00:42:39,557 -PLANTS: It's okay. -Almost there. 917 00:42:39,687 --> 00:42:41,080 -PLANTS: Almost there. -Quietly now. 918 00:42:41,210 --> 00:42:42,951 -PLANTS: Quietly now. -Quiet. 919 00:42:43,082 --> 00:42:45,693 -PLANT: Quiet. -It's okay. Almost there. 920 00:42:45,824 --> 00:42:47,347 -PLANT: It's okay. Almost there. -PLANT 2: Almost there. 921 00:42:47,477 --> 00:42:49,610 [instructor and plants shushing] 922 00:42:49,741 --> 00:42:52,221 GENESIS [chuckles]: I think the chancellor was trying to tell us something. 923 00:42:52,352 --> 00:42:56,095 I know she just said "patience" and "empathy." 924 00:42:56,225 --> 00:42:59,533 But she also said, "End the war once and for all." 925 00:42:59,664 --> 00:43:01,491 We're gonna prank the War College. 926 00:43:01,622 --> 00:43:02,841 Yeah. 927 00:43:02,971 --> 00:43:04,886 We're gonna prank the War College so hard, 928 00:43:05,017 --> 00:43:07,846 -they'll write songs about it. -What? Now? 929 00:43:07,976 --> 00:43:09,978 Yes, now. If I'm getting busted, 930 00:43:10,109 --> 00:43:11,806 it's going to be worth it. 931 00:43:11,937 --> 00:43:13,678 We're gonna take what our chancellor taught us 932 00:43:13,808 --> 00:43:16,071 and wait for the right moment-- patience. 933 00:43:16,202 --> 00:43:19,684 And hit the War College back on their level-- empathy. 934 00:43:19,814 --> 00:43:21,816 Chancellor wants to see some growth? 935 00:43:21,947 --> 00:43:23,426 We're gonna show her some growth. 936 00:43:23,557 --> 00:43:25,167 We're gonna be doing disciplinary labor 937 00:43:25,298 --> 00:43:26,865 for the rest of our lives. 938 00:43:26,995 --> 00:43:29,476 RENO: This PADD is healthy as a newborn. 939 00:43:29,607 --> 00:43:31,304 What's the problem? Teething? 940 00:43:31,434 --> 00:43:34,089 -It's not receiving incoming messages. -Weird. 941 00:43:38,572 --> 00:43:39,617 DAREM: You know what? 942 00:43:39,747 --> 00:43:41,270 It's fine. 943 00:43:41,401 --> 00:43:42,750 -Uh, the problem must be on the other end. -Yeah. 944 00:43:42,881 --> 00:43:44,665 That happens. 945 00:43:44,796 --> 00:43:46,058 Look, kid, 946 00:43:46,188 --> 00:43:48,756 any message that you have to chase down 947 00:43:48,887 --> 00:43:52,020 does not deserve to be read... by you. 948 00:43:52,151 --> 00:43:54,109 It's fine. You don't... It's not... 949 00:43:54,240 --> 00:43:55,545 It's fine. 950 00:43:55,676 --> 00:43:57,678 A teenager with parental issues. 951 00:43:57,809 --> 00:43:59,811 Never before in the universe. 952 00:43:59,941 --> 00:44:01,551 People are simple. 953 00:44:01,682 --> 00:44:04,163 They either show up for you or they don't. 954 00:44:04,293 --> 00:44:07,122 -Oh, there you are, Commander. -Not a good time. 955 00:44:07,253 --> 00:44:08,428 Dispensing wisdom. 956 00:44:08,558 --> 00:44:10,256 We were having turducken for dinner, 957 00:44:10,386 --> 00:44:13,389 but now it can't exist because you forgot 958 00:44:13,520 --> 00:44:15,043 to prep the replicator. 959 00:44:15,174 --> 00:44:16,915 I'm sorry, kitten. My bad. 960 00:44:17,045 --> 00:44:18,220 Are you not respecting dinner? 961 00:44:18,351 --> 00:44:20,745 Dinner is important. 962 00:44:20,875 --> 00:44:23,835 We'll go out. Chinese? Ni'Vari? 963 00:44:23,965 --> 00:44:26,011 French. I want coq au vin. 964 00:44:26,141 --> 00:44:29,579 But with krada leg and grapok sauce. 965 00:44:29,710 --> 00:44:32,147 I'll make a res at Yvette's. See? 966 00:44:32,278 --> 00:44:35,542 Everything is gonna brie all right. 967 00:44:36,586 --> 00:44:38,023 -LURA: No. -Goodbye, my love. 968 00:44:38,153 --> 00:44:39,241 LURA: Even more no. 969 00:44:39,372 --> 00:44:40,895 [Reno sighs] 970 00:44:41,026 --> 00:44:42,941 French-Klingon fusion-- 971 00:44:43,071 --> 00:44:45,944 the cuisine I never knew that I needed. 972 00:44:46,074 --> 00:44:50,122 I left a starship on the edge of creation to be with her. 973 00:44:50,252 --> 00:44:52,646 That's what you call showing up for someone. 974 00:44:52,777 --> 00:44:54,779 Has anyone ever done that for you? 975 00:44:54,909 --> 00:44:58,696 I don't know. Maybe someone who was furious with you? 976 00:44:58,826 --> 00:45:02,351 Or maybe someone you repeatedly underestimated? 977 00:45:02,482 --> 00:45:05,746 Who is also your classmate named 978 00:45:05,877 --> 00:45:07,139 -Genesis? -I got it, I got it. 979 00:45:07,269 --> 00:45:09,010 I didn't know. I mean, you went far away. 980 00:45:09,141 --> 00:45:11,447 I was worried about you. 981 00:45:12,448 --> 00:45:15,495 So, technically, this doesn't require violence, but... 982 00:45:15,625 --> 00:45:18,411 The honor of my friends is bound to my own. 983 00:45:18,541 --> 00:45:20,892 -I will join you. -All right. 984 00:45:21,022 --> 00:45:23,242 -This needs to go like clockwork. -Mm-hmm. 985 00:45:25,810 --> 00:45:28,682 Aah! [mutters] 986 00:45:29,988 --> 00:45:31,598 [clears throat] 987 00:45:31,729 --> 00:45:33,382 Can I, uh...? 988 00:45:37,560 --> 00:45:41,869 Have I ever told you I used to play the belaklavion as a kid? 989 00:45:42,000 --> 00:45:44,698 -It's a Bajoran instr... -I know what it is. 990 00:45:44,829 --> 00:45:46,047 Do I care? 991 00:45:46,178 --> 00:45:50,182 Kids across the galaxy were starving, 992 00:45:50,312 --> 00:45:51,879 and I was playing fancy instruments. 993 00:45:52,010 --> 00:45:54,926 I played that thing until my fingers bled. 994 00:45:55,056 --> 00:45:57,145 My mom and dad were sitting right in the front row, 995 00:45:57,276 --> 00:45:59,713 and I... 996 00:45:59,844 --> 00:46:01,628 I missed a note. 997 00:46:03,369 --> 00:46:05,632 They left before I could finish the piece. 998 00:46:05,763 --> 00:46:08,026 That's my family. 999 00:46:08,156 --> 00:46:11,203 You're either the center of the universe or you're nothing. 1000 00:46:11,333 --> 00:46:13,292 Mom and dad issues. 1001 00:46:14,467 --> 00:46:15,773 Impressive. 1002 00:46:15,903 --> 00:46:18,123 Yeah. Had to beat you at something. 1003 00:46:19,254 --> 00:46:20,778 Look, I... 1004 00:46:20,908 --> 00:46:23,258 I took advantage of you when you opened up. 1005 00:46:23,389 --> 00:46:24,477 I'm sorry. 1006 00:46:24,607 --> 00:46:26,914 It's a big universe. 1007 00:46:27,045 --> 00:46:28,742 I can't expect everyone to play fair. 1008 00:46:28,873 --> 00:46:31,266 You had the right to expect it here. 1009 00:46:31,397 --> 00:46:32,746 He learned something? 1010 00:46:32,877 --> 00:46:34,139 Mm. He didn't mean a word of that. 1011 00:46:34,269 --> 00:46:36,663 Shut... up... Mir. 1012 00:46:41,755 --> 00:46:43,931 You lead... 1013 00:46:44,062 --> 00:46:45,933 I follow. 1014 00:46:46,064 --> 00:46:48,414 Okay. 1015 00:46:49,415 --> 00:46:52,244 Uh, one thing, though. 1016 00:46:52,374 --> 00:46:55,203 -The knife in the ribs. -[laughs] 1017 00:46:55,334 --> 00:46:58,206 Yeah. I was six. 1018 00:46:58,337 --> 00:47:00,034 Khionians have multiple appendixii. 1019 00:47:00,165 --> 00:47:02,036 -Oh, wow. -Appendixes. 1020 00:47:02,167 --> 00:47:04,212 -Appendixes. -Let's begin. 1021 00:47:04,343 --> 00:47:06,432 ♪ 1022 00:47:10,784 --> 00:47:12,090 The War College dorms 1023 00:47:12,220 --> 00:47:13,439 are secured during the day. 1024 00:47:13,569 --> 00:47:15,920 While the cadets are at class, someone will need 1025 00:47:16,050 --> 00:47:18,052 to disable the system so we can get in. 1026 00:47:18,183 --> 00:47:21,360 Where are we supposed to find someone with clearance? 1027 00:47:21,490 --> 00:47:25,103 Well, uh, yeah, it's not perfect. 1028 00:47:25,233 --> 00:47:27,670 I replicated it from memory, 1029 00:47:27,801 --> 00:47:30,064 and I had to guesstimate Caleb's size. 1030 00:47:30,195 --> 00:47:31,936 -My size? -Yeah. 1031 00:47:33,285 --> 00:47:35,156 I'm not wearing that. 1032 00:47:35,287 --> 00:47:36,984 Mugato, hey, what's up? 1033 00:47:37,115 --> 00:47:38,333 GENESIS: This part's way too techy 1034 00:47:38,464 --> 00:47:41,206 for anyone else to pull off. 1035 00:47:41,336 --> 00:47:42,642 Whoo! 1036 00:47:42,772 --> 00:47:44,035 Mugato. 1037 00:47:44,165 --> 00:47:45,819 FEMALE VOICE: Attention, cadets. 1038 00:47:45,950 --> 00:47:49,562 Afternoon classes will begin in five minutes. 1039 00:47:49,692 --> 00:47:51,346 GENESIS: Kelrec teaches battlefield resilience 1040 00:47:51,477 --> 00:47:53,609 every day from 1500 to 1630. 1041 00:47:53,740 --> 00:47:55,350 That is our window. 1042 00:47:55,481 --> 00:47:57,613 To temporarily disable the security system, 1043 00:47:57,744 --> 00:47:59,441 you'll need to get into his office. 1044 00:47:59,572 --> 00:48:02,618 Problem is, we need his cornea, 1045 00:48:02,749 --> 00:48:05,273 which is what the chancellor was trying to tell us. 1046 00:48:05,404 --> 00:48:08,233 Chancellor Kelrec and his tea-loving eyeball. 1047 00:48:08,363 --> 00:48:10,626 -That's you, Darem. -You want me to remove Kelrec's eye? 1048 00:48:10,757 --> 00:48:14,413 Hi. So, yeah, like you, I originally thought 1049 00:48:14,543 --> 00:48:17,242 that we were removing people's eyeballs and ganglia. 1050 00:48:17,372 --> 00:48:20,593 But it turns out, pranks aren't meant to draw blood. 1051 00:48:20,723 --> 00:48:21,594 Got it. 1052 00:48:21,724 --> 00:48:24,379 Sir? Sir? 1053 00:48:25,990 --> 00:48:29,036 I want to apologize for the illicit game of Calica. 1054 00:48:29,167 --> 00:48:31,473 This is a Khionian tradition. 1055 00:48:31,604 --> 00:48:32,605 You're not familiar 1056 00:48:32,735 --> 00:48:34,128 because you've never met a Khionian before, 1057 00:48:34,259 --> 00:48:36,000 -but we do this all the time. -Oh. 1058 00:48:36,130 --> 00:48:39,090 I offer you my deep remorse. 1059 00:48:39,220 --> 00:48:41,135 -That's quite enough, Cadet. -Please don't deny this 1060 00:48:41,266 --> 00:48:44,443 culturally sensitive moment, Chancellor Kelrec. 1061 00:48:53,800 --> 00:48:55,106 Thank you, sir. 1062 00:48:59,110 --> 00:49:01,590 JAY-DEN: With that polymer DNA imprint, 1063 00:49:01,721 --> 00:49:04,506 I can code the programmable biometric gel 1064 00:49:04,637 --> 00:49:08,815 to replicate any one of Kelrec's body parts. 1065 00:49:15,735 --> 00:49:18,042 COMPUTER: Retinal biometrics and trace DNA confirmed. 1066 00:49:18,172 --> 00:49:21,393 -CALEB: Yes. -Welcome, Commander Kelrec. 1067 00:49:21,523 --> 00:49:22,916 CALEB: So, once in, I'll override 1068 00:49:23,047 --> 00:49:24,352 the security grid so it shuts off, 1069 00:49:24,483 --> 00:49:27,442 but it'll only last 60 seconds. 1070 00:49:27,573 --> 00:49:29,749 We're gonna need someone fast to deliver the packages 1071 00:49:29,879 --> 00:49:31,316 while the cadets are at class. 1072 00:49:32,447 --> 00:49:36,886 It's go time. [chuckles] 1073 00:49:37,017 --> 00:49:38,627 And I'll deliver the gifts 1074 00:49:38,758 --> 00:49:42,022 and be out in under a minute, like Santa. 1075 00:49:42,153 --> 00:49:44,068 GENESIS: Oh, I almost forgot to mention, I juiced 1076 00:49:44,198 --> 00:49:45,417 the growth accelerant. 1077 00:49:45,547 --> 00:49:47,071 Nahla's plants were a little too cute for our purpose. 1078 00:49:48,550 --> 00:49:50,161 You'll see. 1079 00:49:52,859 --> 00:49:55,775 Once the security system comes back on line, 1080 00:49:55,905 --> 00:49:57,385 you'll need to haul ass 1081 00:49:57,516 --> 00:49:58,734 and make sure you don't get caught. 1082 00:49:58,865 --> 00:50:00,345 TARIMA: Hi, Caleb. 1083 00:50:01,955 --> 00:50:03,696 Where you running off to? 1084 00:50:03,826 --> 00:50:05,567 CALEB [high-pitched]: Caleb? Who-Who's Caleb? 1085 00:50:05,698 --> 00:50:07,743 And you should be in class, young lady. 1086 00:50:07,874 --> 00:50:09,049 -You should be ashamed of yourself. -Just stop. 1087 00:50:09,180 --> 00:50:10,311 Okay? I can sense you 1088 00:50:10,442 --> 00:50:13,401 through this ridiculous outfit. 1089 00:50:13,532 --> 00:50:15,534 Can we talk? 1090 00:50:16,796 --> 00:50:18,624 CALEB [sighs]: Do we have to? 1091 00:50:18,754 --> 00:50:20,452 [grunts softly] 1092 00:50:21,496 --> 00:50:23,194 [exhales] 1093 00:50:23,324 --> 00:50:25,979 I'm sorry I didn't tell you when I chose the War College. 1094 00:50:26,110 --> 00:50:29,374 I should have. I owed you that. 1095 00:50:29,504 --> 00:50:31,898 I just... 1096 00:50:32,029 --> 00:50:33,900 I didn't know how. 1097 00:50:34,031 --> 00:50:36,424 -You make me feel... -Amazing? 1098 00:50:36,555 --> 00:50:38,339 Exhilarated? Nuts? 1099 00:50:38,470 --> 00:50:40,689 Out of control. 1100 00:50:40,820 --> 00:50:43,649 I'm not like other Betazoids. 1101 00:50:43,779 --> 00:50:46,608 Back home I was able to manage it. 1102 00:50:46,739 --> 00:50:50,308 Now that I have the freedom to go where I want 1103 00:50:50,438 --> 00:50:53,572 and be who I want, that freedom... 1104 00:50:54,573 --> 00:50:55,965 ...it cost me something. 1105 00:50:56,096 --> 00:50:58,185 I think I'm getting the picture. 1106 00:50:58,316 --> 00:51:00,970 I didn't choose the War College 'cause of you. 1107 00:51:01,101 --> 00:51:04,670 I chose it so I can finally learn the discipline 1108 00:51:04,800 --> 00:51:06,715 of being in control of myself. 1109 00:51:06,846 --> 00:51:09,762 Okay, this place, it's-it's who I am. 1110 00:51:09,892 --> 00:51:12,982 -I mean, it's who I have to be. -Oh, come on. 1111 00:51:13,113 --> 00:51:16,116 You're no more "this place" than I'm the Academy. 1112 00:51:16,247 --> 00:51:19,380 Okay? Please don't fall for this "us versus them" shit. 1113 00:51:19,511 --> 00:51:21,774 You're the one who's angry 1114 00:51:21,904 --> 00:51:23,776 'cause I didn't choose your team. 1115 00:51:23,906 --> 00:51:25,952 You're at the Academy now, and you need 1116 00:51:26,083 --> 00:51:28,607 everyone to pick it with you because... 1117 00:51:28,737 --> 00:51:30,652 you don't have the guts to face your own choice. 1118 00:51:30,783 --> 00:51:32,263 I didn't choose anything. 1119 00:51:33,438 --> 00:51:35,483 It was either this or prison. 1120 00:51:35,614 --> 00:51:36,963 Okay? And I'm-I'm not... 1121 00:51:37,094 --> 00:51:39,270 What are you...? 1122 00:51:42,534 --> 00:51:44,188 [neuro-inhibitor beeping] 1123 00:51:48,192 --> 00:51:50,672 You're fighting yourself so hard. 1124 00:51:51,412 --> 00:51:55,721 Convincing yourself not to care about this place... 1125 00:51:55,851 --> 00:51:57,418 these people. 1126 00:51:57,549 --> 00:52:00,769 But I could feel you during the game, Caleb. 1127 00:52:00,900 --> 00:52:02,858 I can feel it now. 1128 00:52:02,989 --> 00:52:07,124 This is the first time you've felt part of a group. 1129 00:52:08,647 --> 00:52:09,735 And you like it. 1130 00:52:09,865 --> 00:52:11,128 [scoffs] 1131 00:52:12,694 --> 00:52:15,001 But you're afraid they'll let you down. 1132 00:52:16,481 --> 00:52:20,485 Control is... 1133 00:52:21,399 --> 00:52:22,835 [laughs softly] 1134 00:52:23,792 --> 00:52:26,143 ...overrated. 1135 00:52:31,104 --> 00:52:33,193 -[alarm sounding] -I win. 1136 00:52:33,324 --> 00:52:36,153 [laughs] 1137 00:52:36,283 --> 00:52:39,025 -This isn't over. -Mm-hmm, that's for sure. 1138 00:52:39,982 --> 00:52:41,462 DAREM: Hey! 1139 00:52:41,593 --> 00:52:43,247 Hey! Mr. Mugato. 1140 00:52:43,377 --> 00:52:44,335 Over here, come on. 1141 00:52:46,032 --> 00:52:47,860 Come on. 1142 00:52:50,993 --> 00:52:52,517 HOLO-GUARD: No running in the hallways. 1143 00:52:54,127 --> 00:52:57,130 No running in the hallways! 1144 00:52:57,826 --> 00:53:00,177 -Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on. -Ah! 1145 00:53:00,307 --> 00:53:01,526 Thought you might need to be rescued. 1146 00:53:01,656 --> 00:53:03,136 The geniuses left their transporter module 1147 00:53:03,267 --> 00:53:04,659 in our changing room. 1148 00:53:04,790 --> 00:53:05,965 CALEB: Not bad. 1149 00:53:06,095 --> 00:53:07,271 How'd you find it? 1150 00:53:07,401 --> 00:53:08,533 Because I'm an all-seeing genius. 1151 00:53:10,099 --> 00:53:11,405 Chancellor assigned me lavatory duty. 1152 00:53:11,536 --> 00:53:12,754 Damn it, she's good. 1153 00:53:12,885 --> 00:53:14,930 No running in the stairwell. 1154 00:53:15,061 --> 00:53:18,804 GENESIS: Then all we have to do is wait until sunrise and... 1155 00:53:18,934 --> 00:53:20,545 [female screams] 1156 00:53:20,675 --> 00:53:22,721 [cadets screaming] 1157 00:53:40,478 --> 00:53:42,349 Kyle, come on. 1158 00:53:42,480 --> 00:53:44,656 I'm going to kill whoever did this. 1159 00:53:44,786 --> 00:53:47,963 I am going to literally rip them to shreds! 1160 00:53:48,094 --> 00:53:49,965 PLANT: Kyle, come on, I'm going to kill whoever did this. 1161 00:53:50,096 --> 00:53:52,968 PLANT 2: Kyle, come on, I'm going to kill whoever did this. 1162 00:53:53,099 --> 00:53:54,753 [overlapping plant chatter] 1163 00:53:54,883 --> 00:53:57,408 [cadets screaming] 1164 00:54:00,846 --> 00:54:02,326 What the hell is going on? 1165 00:54:02,456 --> 00:54:06,025 PLANTS: What the hell is going on? 1166 00:54:06,155 --> 00:54:07,983 -CADET: What are these things?! -CADET 2: Get outside! 1167 00:54:08,114 --> 00:54:09,246 PLANT: Get outside! 1168 00:54:11,378 --> 00:54:13,032 Oh! 1169 00:54:13,162 --> 00:54:17,123 [indistinct chatter, laughter] 1170 00:54:20,257 --> 00:54:22,520 Good morning. 1171 00:54:23,172 --> 00:54:25,349 Is the War College doing primal scream therapy now? 1172 00:54:25,479 --> 00:54:28,265 We are going to rip those weeds out and shove them 1173 00:54:28,395 --> 00:54:30,397 so far down your throat, you're gonna shit chlorophyll. 1174 00:54:30,528 --> 00:54:33,313 You will not. 1175 00:54:33,444 --> 00:54:34,445 Fall in. 1176 00:54:37,361 --> 00:54:40,277 The Vitus Reflux is a protected species 1177 00:54:40,407 --> 00:54:43,236 under Starfleet regulation 286.3. 1178 00:54:43,367 --> 00:54:47,109 286.4, actually. 1179 00:54:47,980 --> 00:54:49,677 Unless I'm mistaken, 1180 00:54:49,808 --> 00:54:52,419 it says disturbing the plant before it reaches adulthood 1181 00:54:52,550 --> 00:54:54,769 is a, a crime. 1182 00:54:54,900 --> 00:54:56,684 Maturation takes longer 1183 00:54:56,815 --> 00:55:00,775 if those plants sense any stress, 1184 00:55:00,906 --> 00:55:03,648 so keep calm if you can. 1185 00:55:04,649 --> 00:55:05,954 Oh, and it helps 1186 00:55:06,085 --> 00:55:08,522 to talk to them with patience. 1187 00:55:08,653 --> 00:55:10,829 And empathy. 1188 00:55:10,959 --> 00:55:12,787 [PADD chimes] 1189 00:55:13,832 --> 00:55:15,224 Oh. 1190 00:55:15,355 --> 00:55:17,401 Oversight committee has arrived, Chancellor. 1191 00:55:17,531 --> 00:55:19,054 Oh. 1192 00:55:19,185 --> 00:55:20,882 They'll be inspecting dorm rooms, too, 1193 00:55:21,013 --> 00:55:24,669 so you might want to try and, you know... 1194 00:55:24,799 --> 00:55:25,844 tidy up. 1195 00:55:25,974 --> 00:55:27,062 Shall we? 1196 00:55:27,193 --> 00:55:28,455 I yield. 1197 00:55:29,587 --> 00:55:32,067 The victory is yours. 1198 00:55:32,764 --> 00:55:35,375 I commend your cadets for their efforts. 1199 00:55:35,506 --> 00:55:36,985 And I yours. 1200 00:55:39,205 --> 00:55:41,468 They learned from the best. 1201 00:55:43,035 --> 00:55:46,343 -[Sam giggling] -The best? The best? 1202 00:55:51,565 --> 00:55:53,567 Later, guys. 1203 00:55:53,698 --> 00:55:55,221 Good luck. 1204 00:55:59,356 --> 00:56:01,053 CALEB: It was you, wasn't it? 1205 00:56:01,183 --> 00:56:03,011 You were one of the cadets who transported the first years 1206 00:56:03,142 --> 00:56:04,839 to the roof all those years ago. 1207 00:56:04,970 --> 00:56:06,580 NAHLA: What was that word you used? 1208 00:56:06,711 --> 00:56:09,322 -Legendary? -[scoffs] 1209 00:56:09,453 --> 00:56:10,715 -[laughing] -You've been dropping hints 1210 00:56:10,845 --> 00:56:11,933 since the War College first hit us. 1211 00:56:12,064 --> 00:56:14,371 Empathy plants, Kelrec's eyeball. 1212 00:56:14,501 --> 00:56:16,590 You even said, "Show me some growth." 1213 00:56:16,721 --> 00:56:18,636 -[laughing]: I know. -And then you made us think it was our idea. 1214 00:56:18,766 --> 00:56:20,115 Why didn't you just tell us? 1215 00:56:20,246 --> 00:56:22,640 And let you cheat? Like Kelrec? 1216 00:56:22,770 --> 00:56:24,468 Half the fun was seeing if you'd all actually do it, 1217 00:56:24,598 --> 00:56:26,121 and you did. 1218 00:56:26,252 --> 00:56:29,603 You executed it with exceptional brilliance 1219 00:56:29,734 --> 00:56:31,388 and grace. 1220 00:56:32,258 --> 00:56:34,173 -Sort of. -Man, 1221 00:56:34,303 --> 00:56:36,480 why does everything have to be a full-on lesson in this place? 1222 00:56:36,610 --> 00:56:37,916 'Cause it's a school, Caleb. 1223 00:56:38,046 --> 00:56:40,135 [both laugh] 1224 00:56:40,266 --> 00:56:43,225 And it's how we were taught. 1225 00:56:43,878 --> 00:56:47,055 The War College teaches its cadets to fight battles. 1226 00:56:47,186 --> 00:56:49,580 I'm teaching you to end wars. 1227 00:56:49,710 --> 00:56:52,974 To learn the patience to formulate a true strategy 1228 00:56:53,105 --> 00:56:55,673 and the empathy to understand your opponents 1229 00:56:55,803 --> 00:56:58,502 so you can disarm them. 1230 00:56:59,198 --> 00:57:02,201 That's what Starfleet needs to be again. 1231 00:57:02,331 --> 00:57:06,510 And leading through fear alone makes that impossible. 1232 00:57:08,076 --> 00:57:09,730 [sighs] 1233 00:57:12,951 --> 00:57:16,389 So, like, what would you say to someone 1234 00:57:16,520 --> 00:57:21,089 who just keeps choosing fear? 1235 00:57:23,744 --> 00:57:26,268 I literally am asking for a friend. 1236 00:57:28,445 --> 00:57:30,708 [sighs] 1237 00:57:30,838 --> 00:57:34,842 It isn't on you to control anyone but yourself. 1238 00:57:34,973 --> 00:57:36,365 [exhales] Wow. 1239 00:57:36,496 --> 00:57:37,758 Hard lesson. 1240 00:57:37,889 --> 00:57:41,501 But not all opponents are enemies. 1241 00:57:41,632 --> 00:57:44,112 And the more you play, the more they help you 1242 00:57:44,243 --> 00:57:45,853 live up to your potential. 1243 00:57:45,984 --> 00:57:47,942 Maybe you could do that for your friend. 1244 00:57:48,943 --> 00:57:50,292 Maybe. 1245 00:57:51,424 --> 00:57:52,904 We'll see. 1246 00:58:00,128 --> 00:58:01,956 [exhales] 1247 00:58:03,523 --> 00:58:05,612 [laughs softly] 1248 00:58:06,657 --> 00:58:08,485 [sighs] 1249 00:58:24,675 --> 00:58:27,504 [laughs] 1250 00:58:28,592 --> 00:58:30,681 LURA: Did you have this all gamed 1251 00:58:30,811 --> 00:58:32,900 when I first came into your office? 1252 00:58:33,031 --> 00:58:34,598 Not really. 1253 00:58:34,728 --> 00:58:37,296 But when you doubled down on the plant analogies, 1254 00:58:37,426 --> 00:58:39,733 it all came together. 1255 00:58:39,864 --> 00:58:41,387 I would have thanked you, 1256 00:58:41,518 --> 00:58:45,478 but I figured you'd need plausible deniability 1257 00:58:45,609 --> 00:58:48,394 if the oversight committee ever found out 1258 00:58:48,525 --> 00:58:52,137 the new chancellor had shenanned. 1259 00:58:54,879 --> 00:58:59,361 I... appreciate it. 1260 00:59:01,059 --> 00:59:02,669 I knew you were doing your job. 1261 00:59:04,236 --> 00:59:06,847 And you were doing yours. 1262 00:59:06,978 --> 00:59:08,936 I'll admit I couldn't see that. 1263 00:59:09,067 --> 00:59:11,199 I should have trusted it. 1264 00:59:11,330 --> 00:59:13,854 I'm going to meditate on trust. 1265 00:59:13,985 --> 00:59:16,074 What do you usually meditate on? 1266 00:59:16,204 --> 00:59:17,597 Decapitation. 1267 00:59:17,728 --> 00:59:19,512 [laughs] 1268 00:59:22,602 --> 00:59:24,517 DAREM: Dear Mother and Father... 1269 00:59:25,170 --> 00:59:28,173 Academy training remains rigorous, as expected. 1270 00:59:29,870 --> 00:59:32,917 What I hadn't anticipated and am coming to appreciate 1271 00:59:33,047 --> 00:59:35,180 are the lessons in leadership 1272 00:59:35,310 --> 00:59:37,399 that I could've never received anywhere else. 1273 00:59:37,530 --> 00:59:39,576 GENESIS: I think that one's mine. 1274 00:59:42,840 --> 00:59:44,276 Aye, Captain. 1275 00:59:45,320 --> 00:59:46,844 It's fascinating, really, 1276 00:59:46,974 --> 00:59:49,586 to be a part of a community where excellence 1277 00:59:49,716 --> 00:59:51,544 is prized and rewarded 1278 00:59:51,675 --> 00:59:55,113 but not to the detriment of its individual members. 1279 00:59:55,243 --> 00:59:58,116 One can lead and be led 1280 00:59:58,246 --> 01:00:00,727 with empathy, patience. 1281 01:00:00,858 --> 01:00:04,209 And not just for others but for oneself as well. 1282 01:00:04,339 --> 01:00:05,906 SAM: Aye, Captain. 1283 01:00:06,037 --> 01:00:08,126 DAREM: I never knew such a thing was possible. 1284 01:00:08,256 --> 01:00:10,258 [chuckles] 1285 01:00:14,262 --> 01:00:19,920 Perhaps this is what friendship and family are meant to be. 1286 01:00:20,573 --> 01:00:23,141 Perhaps this is who I am meant to be. 1287 01:00:37,503 --> 01:00:38,939 GENESIS: Heads up. 1288 01:00:43,857 --> 01:00:45,816 Welcome to the team. 1289 01:01:07,185 --> 01:01:08,490 It's perfect. 1290 01:01:11,232 --> 01:01:13,234 Check this guy out. 1291 01:01:13,365 --> 01:01:15,497 [all oohing] 1292 01:01:18,544 --> 01:01:22,156 Captioning sponsored by CBS 1293 01:01:22,287 --> 01:01:24,289 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org