1 00:00:24,624 --> 00:00:27,394 Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds... 2 00:00:27,460 --> 00:00:29,062 Send someone else. 3 00:00:29,129 --> 00:00:30,430 You don't want me in command of that ship. 4 00:00:30,497 --> 00:00:32,132 -You saw the future. -I saw my own death. 5 00:00:32,198 --> 00:00:33,600 APRIL: Your first officer doesn't do 6 00:00:33,666 --> 00:00:34,701 down time well, Chris. 7 00:00:34,768 --> 00:00:36,302 -Captain. -Samuel Kirk. 8 00:00:36,369 --> 00:00:38,438 Well, you're posted to life sciences, and 9 00:00:38,505 --> 00:00:39,706 he's your new boss. 10 00:00:39,773 --> 00:00:41,441 Captain Pike. 11 00:00:41,508 --> 00:00:43,543 Lieutenant La'An Noonien-Singh. Chief of Security. 12 00:00:43,610 --> 00:00:46,146 PIKE: Ah, the prodigy. Cadet Uhura? 13 00:00:46,212 --> 00:00:48,348 -What's the mission? -We explore. 14 00:00:48,415 --> 00:00:49,816 We seek out new life 15 00:00:49,883 --> 00:00:51,484 and new civilizations. 16 00:00:51,551 --> 00:00:55,088 We boldly go where no one has gone before. 17 00:00:59,159 --> 00:01:01,361 (wind whistling) 18 00:01:04,130 --> 00:01:06,099 (baby fussing in distance) 19 00:01:19,412 --> 00:01:20,680 UHURA: Cadet's log. 20 00:01:20,747 --> 00:01:23,383 Stardate 2912.4. 21 00:01:23,450 --> 00:01:25,351 The Enterprise is surveying the Persephone system, 22 00:01:25,418 --> 00:01:27,353 where the crew is studying the behavior 23 00:01:27,420 --> 00:01:30,824 of an ancient comet, C/2260-Quentin. 24 00:01:30,890 --> 00:01:33,359 I, however, am doing rotation 25 00:01:33,426 --> 00:01:35,295 in landing party readiness protocols, 26 00:01:35,361 --> 00:01:37,430 which doesn't really involve comets, 27 00:01:37,497 --> 00:01:39,132 ancient or otherwise, 28 00:01:39,199 --> 00:01:40,867 so duties are pretty slow at the moment. 29 00:01:40,934 --> 00:01:44,137 Except, of course, for a recent invitation to dinner 30 00:01:44,204 --> 00:01:46,573 at the captain's cabin, for which I have been encouraged 31 00:01:46,639 --> 00:01:48,274 by Lieutenant Ortegas 32 00:01:48,341 --> 00:01:50,577 to dust off my dress uniform. 33 00:01:50,643 --> 00:01:52,245 (sighs) 34 00:01:54,247 --> 00:01:56,282 You said it was formal. 35 00:01:56,349 --> 00:01:58,117 Actually, what I said was you... 36 00:01:58,184 --> 00:01:59,719 might want to wear your dress uniform. 37 00:01:59,786 --> 00:02:03,156 Are you kidding? This is your idea of a practical joke? 38 00:02:03,223 --> 00:02:05,158 Kind of. 39 00:02:05,225 --> 00:02:07,160 I'm going back to change. 40 00:02:07,227 --> 00:02:09,329 You do not want to be late to the captain's table. 41 00:02:09,395 --> 00:02:10,830 (Uhura sighs) 42 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:14,734 Relax, Cadet. It's tradition. 43 00:02:14,801 --> 00:02:16,803 -Hazing the newbie? -All in good fun. 44 00:02:16,870 --> 00:02:19,239 We get bored. It's a small ship. 45 00:02:19,305 --> 00:02:20,640 You know, it's really not. 46 00:02:20,707 --> 00:02:22,709 Come on. 47 00:02:22,775 --> 00:02:25,645 Consider it your first complete square 48 00:02:25,712 --> 00:02:27,280 in Enterprise bingo. 49 00:02:27,347 --> 00:02:28,515 You know about that? 50 00:02:28,581 --> 00:02:31,451 I was a cadet once too, Cadet. 51 00:02:31,518 --> 00:02:33,353 So, what are these things like? 52 00:02:33,419 --> 00:02:35,688 Well, first off, they're not just the command crew. 53 00:02:35,755 --> 00:02:37,857 Captain wants, you know, regular people, 54 00:02:37,924 --> 00:02:39,759 to hear what's actually happening on the ship, 55 00:02:39,826 --> 00:02:42,428 so he'll probably ask you questions. 56 00:02:42,495 --> 00:02:44,364 Great. 57 00:02:45,632 --> 00:02:46,733 That a problem? 58 00:02:46,799 --> 00:02:48,401 How do I put this? 59 00:02:48,468 --> 00:02:51,504 My father liked to say that I was unburdened 60 00:02:51,571 --> 00:02:54,607 by conversational boundaries. 61 00:02:54,674 --> 00:02:56,376 So, this'll be fun for you, then. 62 00:02:57,911 --> 00:02:59,612 (door chimes) 63 00:03:01,714 --> 00:03:03,182 (door whooshes open) 64 00:03:03,249 --> 00:03:04,918 Lieutenant Ortegas, Cadet Uhura, wel-- 65 00:03:04,984 --> 00:03:06,419 (laughs) 66 00:03:06,486 --> 00:03:08,721 Dress uniform, huh? Grab a drink. 67 00:03:08,788 --> 00:03:10,657 I got to deal with the ribs. 68 00:03:10,723 --> 00:03:11,891 UNA: Ortegas, 69 00:03:11,958 --> 00:03:14,460 come help refill drinks. Cadet Uhura, 70 00:03:14,527 --> 00:03:16,362 -good to see you. -You, too. 71 00:03:16,429 --> 00:03:19,198 (music playing quietly) 72 00:03:19,265 --> 00:03:20,934 ♪ Feel your eyes burn... ♪ 73 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:22,936 (sighs) 74 00:03:23,002 --> 00:03:25,538 (overlapping chatter) 75 00:03:27,307 --> 00:03:29,342 Oh, uh, can I help? 76 00:03:31,744 --> 00:03:33,346 No. 77 00:03:33,413 --> 00:03:36,516 You have offended Hemmer, our new Chief Engineer. 78 00:03:36,583 --> 00:03:38,618 No offense intended. 79 00:03:38,685 --> 00:03:40,486 I was raised to offer help to anyone 80 00:03:40,553 --> 00:03:41,888 with a sensory impairment. 81 00:03:41,955 --> 00:03:43,289 -If I was... -That word again. 82 00:03:43,356 --> 00:03:44,290 Sir? 83 00:03:44,357 --> 00:03:46,225 "Impaired." 84 00:03:46,292 --> 00:03:49,395 A human in my condition might consider themselves impaired. 85 00:03:49,462 --> 00:03:51,798 Hemmer may not be able to see, but his other senses compensate. 86 00:03:51,864 --> 00:03:53,533 HEMMER: Compensate? 87 00:03:53,600 --> 00:03:55,535 They are superior. 88 00:03:55,602 --> 00:03:58,004 Uh, I've read that, among many things, 89 00:03:58,071 --> 00:04:00,406 the Aenar have a form of precognitive ability. 90 00:04:00,473 --> 00:04:02,942 I knew you were going to ask that. 91 00:04:03,009 --> 00:04:05,445 Because you sensed my question before I asked it? 92 00:04:05,511 --> 00:04:07,013 Because everyone always asks that. 93 00:04:07,080 --> 00:04:08,681 Right. 94 00:04:11,684 --> 00:04:14,287 HEMMER: You telegraphed your throw, telepathically. 95 00:04:14,354 --> 00:04:17,390 As was my intention, to illustrate. 96 00:04:17,457 --> 00:04:18,758 (chuckles) 97 00:04:19,959 --> 00:04:22,595 This is a hazing thing, isn't it? 98 00:04:22,662 --> 00:04:24,430 You guys are screwing around. 99 00:04:24,497 --> 00:04:26,633 (speaking Andorian) 100 00:04:28,635 --> 00:04:30,803 (speaking Vulcan) 101 00:04:30,870 --> 00:04:32,705 I think I need a drink. 102 00:04:34,941 --> 00:04:36,809 I like her. 103 00:04:36,876 --> 00:04:38,311 Indeed. 104 00:04:38,378 --> 00:04:41,447 So, I have my phaser out, and, sure enough, 105 00:04:41,514 --> 00:04:43,449 down the street, there's the Nausicaan we're after. 106 00:04:43,516 --> 00:04:45,518 Running away, no pants on. 107 00:04:45,585 --> 00:04:47,387 (quiet laughter) 108 00:04:47,453 --> 00:04:50,757 I move after him, only I trip, flat on my face. I shout, 109 00:04:50,823 --> 00:04:53,292 "Freeze!" But the Nausicaan keeps running. 110 00:04:53,359 --> 00:04:54,961 (laughter) 111 00:04:55,028 --> 00:04:56,996 I try to stand up, but my feet are caught on something, 112 00:04:57,063 --> 00:04:58,831 and then I realize... 113 00:04:58,898 --> 00:05:01,034 -I've tripped on his pants. -(laughter) 114 00:05:01,100 --> 00:05:03,536 PIKE: So, anyway, 115 00:05:03,603 --> 00:05:06,072 after, my lieutenant pulls me aside and says, 116 00:05:06,139 --> 00:05:09,342 "Maybe Security isn't the best fit for you, Ensign." 117 00:05:09,409 --> 00:05:11,077 (loud laughter) 118 00:05:12,979 --> 00:05:15,748 I've never understood the human inclination 119 00:05:15,815 --> 00:05:18,418 to laugh at others' misfortune. 120 00:05:18,484 --> 00:05:20,319 It feels... impolite. 121 00:05:20,386 --> 00:05:22,455 That's why it's funny. 122 00:05:22,522 --> 00:05:24,924 Because it breaks a social expectation? 123 00:05:24,991 --> 00:05:26,526 PIKE: Sometimes, Mr. Spock, 124 00:05:26,592 --> 00:05:29,662 things go so badly you just have to laugh. 125 00:05:31,764 --> 00:05:33,800 (Uhura humming) 126 00:05:36,169 --> 00:05:37,670 (pouring) 127 00:05:39,672 --> 00:05:40,973 What's that you're humming, Cadet? 128 00:05:41,040 --> 00:05:44,577 Sorry. Bad habit. 129 00:05:46,612 --> 00:05:50,349 Uh, it's an old folk song from my village in Kenya. 130 00:05:50,416 --> 00:05:53,519 I've visited Lake Simbi Nyaima several times. 131 00:05:53,586 --> 00:05:55,688 It is achingly beautiful there. 132 00:05:55,755 --> 00:05:58,758 -I grew up just a few miles away. -Really? 133 00:05:58,825 --> 00:06:00,093 You know, the Enterprise only gets a handful 134 00:06:00,159 --> 00:06:01,894 of cadets a year from Starfleet. 135 00:06:01,961 --> 00:06:03,496 You got to be pretty impressive to make the cut. 136 00:06:03,563 --> 00:06:04,564 Thank you, sir. 137 00:06:04,630 --> 00:06:06,599 I hear you speak 12 languages. 138 00:06:06,666 --> 00:06:08,801 Uh, 37. 139 00:06:10,169 --> 00:06:11,971 PIKE: Okay, wow. 140 00:06:12,038 --> 00:06:16,142 Uh, in Kenya we have 22 native languages. 141 00:06:16,209 --> 00:06:18,511 I found early that, if I wanted to be understood, 142 00:06:18,578 --> 00:06:20,513 it's best to communicate in someone's own tongue, 143 00:06:20,580 --> 00:06:23,416 so I learned them. 144 00:06:23,483 --> 00:06:25,418 Easy as that? 145 00:06:25,485 --> 00:06:27,520 For me, sir, yes. 146 00:06:27,587 --> 00:06:29,689 I noticed you're on the next landing party rotation. 147 00:06:29,756 --> 00:06:31,023 I know it can be confusing 148 00:06:31,090 --> 00:06:32,625 jumping from department to department. 149 00:06:32,692 --> 00:06:34,994 -Right, Number One? -That was one time. 150 00:06:35,061 --> 00:06:36,763 (laughter) 151 00:06:36,829 --> 00:06:38,531 I'm sure you've chosen a specialty you'd like. 152 00:06:38,598 --> 00:06:40,633 Where do you see yourself in ten y-- 153 00:06:41,634 --> 00:06:44,470 Ten years, where do you see yourself? 154 00:06:44,537 --> 00:06:46,606 UHURA: Are you asking me what I want 155 00:06:46,672 --> 00:06:48,574 to be when I grow up, Captain? 156 00:06:50,643 --> 00:06:52,178 Sure. 157 00:06:52,245 --> 00:06:54,447 I... 158 00:06:55,948 --> 00:06:58,651 ...guess the truth is, I'm not sure 159 00:06:58,718 --> 00:07:01,120 I'm actually all that "Starfleet." 160 00:07:05,792 --> 00:07:08,161 That's not something I've ever heard from a cadet. 161 00:07:08,227 --> 00:07:10,797 You worked pretty hard to get here. 162 00:07:10,863 --> 00:07:13,099 You beat out, how many, a thousand applicants? 163 00:07:13,166 --> 00:07:14,901 Several thousand. 164 00:07:14,967 --> 00:07:17,603 PIKE: And now you're not sure if you want to be here? 165 00:07:17,670 --> 00:07:19,939 I always wanted to study alien languages. 166 00:07:20,006 --> 00:07:21,974 I have an ear for them. 167 00:07:22,041 --> 00:07:24,043 And a gift for understatement. 168 00:07:24,110 --> 00:07:26,946 I was going to attend the University in Nairobi. 169 00:07:27,013 --> 00:07:29,115 Both my parents taught there. 170 00:07:29,182 --> 00:07:30,683 Mm-hmm. 171 00:07:30,750 --> 00:07:32,685 About a week before I was due to start, 172 00:07:32,752 --> 00:07:34,954 they were, uh... 173 00:07:35,021 --> 00:07:37,456 killed in a shuttle accident. 174 00:07:37,523 --> 00:07:39,125 My older brother, too. 175 00:07:39,192 --> 00:07:42,728 I'm so sorry. 176 00:07:42,795 --> 00:07:45,731 After, I just... 177 00:07:45,798 --> 00:07:48,067 couldn't go to campus. 178 00:07:48,134 --> 00:07:50,937 Their absence was... 179 00:07:51,003 --> 00:07:52,839 everywhere. 180 00:07:52,905 --> 00:07:54,807 I moved in with my grandmother, 181 00:07:54,874 --> 00:07:57,543 but I just... 182 00:07:57,610 --> 00:07:59,145 didn't feel like I fit 183 00:07:59,212 --> 00:08:01,514 anywhere. 184 00:08:01,581 --> 00:08:04,717 Anyway, she was in Starfleet when she was young, 185 00:08:04,784 --> 00:08:06,619 and she always used to talk about it, 186 00:08:06,686 --> 00:08:08,788 and, well, I didn't know what else to do. 187 00:08:08,855 --> 00:08:11,524 So you ran away to Starfleet? 188 00:08:11,591 --> 00:08:13,893 Yes. 189 00:08:14,961 --> 00:08:18,231 That is an impressive and heartbreaking story, Cadet. 190 00:08:18,297 --> 00:08:21,567 That's me. 191 00:08:21,634 --> 00:08:23,970 Well, Cadet, I appreciate your honesty, 192 00:08:24,036 --> 00:08:26,105 and I sincerely hope you discover a place 193 00:08:26,172 --> 00:08:27,740 where you feel you do fit, 194 00:08:27,807 --> 00:08:30,643 wherever that may be. 195 00:08:37,683 --> 00:08:40,119 Guess I kind of blew it in there, huh? 196 00:08:40,186 --> 00:08:42,021 Not at all, Cadet. 197 00:08:42,088 --> 00:08:44,824 The captain values honesty, as do I. 198 00:08:44,891 --> 00:08:47,526 But...? 199 00:08:47,593 --> 00:08:49,595 But I would say to you 200 00:08:49,662 --> 00:08:52,198 that Starfleet has been a lifelong dream for many, 201 00:08:52,265 --> 00:08:54,567 myself included. 202 00:08:54,634 --> 00:08:57,536 If it is not your path, you might consider making way 203 00:08:57,603 --> 00:08:59,939 for someone else who wants to walk it. 204 00:09:06,746 --> 00:09:08,047 (sighs) 205 00:09:08,114 --> 00:09:09,048 UNA: I've seen you ask that cadet 206 00:09:09,115 --> 00:09:11,284 question a hundred times. 207 00:09:11,350 --> 00:09:12,885 Tonight it felt different. 208 00:09:12,952 --> 00:09:16,122 Is it because of what you told me, 209 00:09:16,188 --> 00:09:18,824 about what you saw on Boreth? 210 00:09:18,891 --> 00:09:20,960 Turns out, knowing your future 211 00:09:21,027 --> 00:09:23,329 kind of takes the fun out of imagining it. 212 00:09:23,396 --> 00:09:25,932 Chris, have you considered that maybe 213 00:09:25,998 --> 00:09:28,134 your fate isn't written? 214 00:09:28,200 --> 00:09:30,603 Dusty Swender. 215 00:09:30,670 --> 00:09:32,905 T'quiel Dawn. Muliq Al Alcazar. 216 00:09:32,972 --> 00:09:35,308 Yuuto Hoshide. Andrea Lopez. 217 00:09:35,374 --> 00:09:38,077 I could keep going. These are the kids I save when it happens. 218 00:09:38,144 --> 00:09:41,080 You know their names. 219 00:09:42,915 --> 00:09:46,052 Lately, I've been saying them over and over again, 220 00:09:46,118 --> 00:09:47,687 like a reminder. 221 00:09:47,753 --> 00:09:50,056 Stay the course, save their lives. 222 00:09:52,291 --> 00:09:54,593 I refuse to believe there isn't another way. 223 00:09:54,660 --> 00:09:56,195 (comm chimes) 224 00:09:56,262 --> 00:09:57,930 SPOCK (over comm): Captain Pike to the bridge. 225 00:09:57,997 --> 00:09:59,899 There is a problem with the comet. 226 00:10:11,110 --> 00:10:13,779 SPOCK: The computer simulation suggests that, 227 00:10:13,846 --> 00:10:16,215 when the comet strikes the planet in two days, 228 00:10:16,282 --> 00:10:19,652 there will be no survivors. 229 00:10:19,719 --> 00:10:21,387 Persephone III is an M-Class world. 230 00:10:21,454 --> 00:10:24,223 Previous surveys suggests it is home to an intelligent, 231 00:10:24,290 --> 00:10:26,859 pre-warp species that call themselves the Deleb. 232 00:10:28,995 --> 00:10:31,364 Given their current state of technological advancement, 233 00:10:31,430 --> 00:10:32,999 it is highly unlikely that they're aware 234 00:10:33,065 --> 00:10:34,633 -of the danger they are in. -PIKE: Options? 235 00:10:34,700 --> 00:10:38,070 The Deleb can't move the comet, 236 00:10:38,137 --> 00:10:40,740 -so we move it for them? -Mr. Spock? 237 00:10:40,806 --> 00:10:43,909 An ion engine. To be precise, four, 238 00:10:43,976 --> 00:10:45,144 programmed to fire in sequence 239 00:10:45,211 --> 00:10:46,312 to account for the comet's rotation. 240 00:10:46,379 --> 00:10:48,748 Got it. Number One, thoughts? 241 00:10:48,814 --> 00:10:50,282 It could work. 242 00:10:50,349 --> 00:10:53,786 We could use photon torpedoes as launch vehicles. 243 00:10:53,853 --> 00:10:55,921 Take about an hour for the retrofit. 244 00:10:55,988 --> 00:10:57,857 A rosy assessment, considering I'll be the one 245 00:10:57,923 --> 00:10:59,425 doing the retrofitting. 246 00:10:59,492 --> 00:11:00,993 Let's get it done, people. 247 00:11:01,060 --> 00:11:02,762 We've got a planet to save before breakfast. 248 00:11:02,828 --> 00:11:05,231 I love this job. 249 00:11:22,114 --> 00:11:24,083 Anyone want to tell me how a comet 250 00:11:24,150 --> 00:11:26,419 puts up a force field? 251 00:11:31,757 --> 00:11:33,793 PIKE: Space. 252 00:11:34,794 --> 00:11:37,129 The final frontier. 253 00:11:39,098 --> 00:11:42,935 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 254 00:11:43,936 --> 00:11:46,739 Its five-year mission: 255 00:11:46,806 --> 00:11:49,975 to explore strange new worlds... 256 00:11:51,944 --> 00:11:54,313 ...to seek out new life 257 00:11:54,380 --> 00:11:58,017 and new civilizations, 258 00:11:58,084 --> 00:12:02,088 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 259 00:12:02,154 --> 00:12:04,190 ♪ ♪ 260 00:12:32,318 --> 00:12:34,353 ♪ ♪ 261 00:13:00,346 --> 00:13:02,381 ♪ ♪ 262 00:13:20,933 --> 00:13:23,202 We've tried every hail, every scan you can think of. 263 00:13:23,269 --> 00:13:26,071 If there's life on the comet, we can't find it. 264 00:13:26,138 --> 00:13:28,174 But we did find... 265 00:13:28,240 --> 00:13:29,808 a structure. 266 00:13:29,875 --> 00:13:32,912 It's enormous and mostly subterranean. 267 00:13:32,978 --> 00:13:35,080 A structure suggests alien intelligence. 268 00:13:35,147 --> 00:13:37,183 Which is why I've asked Sam Kirk of Xenoanthropology here 269 00:13:37,249 --> 00:13:39,351 to join us. So, let's start with the obvious. 270 00:13:39,418 --> 00:13:42,154 It looks like a comet, has shields like a starship, 271 00:13:42,221 --> 00:13:44,423 and a building on its surface like a planet, 272 00:13:44,490 --> 00:13:45,925 but no life signs. 273 00:13:45,991 --> 00:13:47,493 Maybe it's not a comet at all, 274 00:13:47,560 --> 00:13:51,263 but some kind of derelict spacecraft? 275 00:13:51,330 --> 00:13:53,465 Okay, so how do we shut down its shields? 276 00:13:53,532 --> 00:13:56,168 Logic suggests this structure is likely where we'll have to go. 277 00:13:56,235 --> 00:13:58,837 Except it's got shields. 278 00:13:58,904 --> 00:14:00,072 The shields are not constant. 279 00:14:00,139 --> 00:14:02,007 They only appear in response to a threat. 280 00:14:02,074 --> 00:14:03,375 It should be possible to beam to the surface 281 00:14:03,442 --> 00:14:04,910 without triggering them. 282 00:14:04,977 --> 00:14:06,979 Sam, are you aware of any civilization 283 00:14:07,046 --> 00:14:08,347 that developed on the surface of a comet? 284 00:14:08,414 --> 00:14:10,583 First I've heard of one. 285 00:14:11,917 --> 00:14:13,852 I'm starting to like the mustache. 286 00:14:15,421 --> 00:14:17,189 Maybe you should try one for yourself. 287 00:14:17,256 --> 00:14:19,391 La'An, you, Spock, 288 00:14:19,458 --> 00:14:21,360 and Sam get suited up, and 289 00:14:21,427 --> 00:14:23,262 this is the cadet's first away mission. 290 00:14:23,329 --> 00:14:25,631 You wanted to learn to speak alien languages... 291 00:14:25,698 --> 00:14:28,400 go where the aliens are. 292 00:14:30,436 --> 00:14:32,304 The surface of the comet is bombarded 293 00:14:32,371 --> 00:14:35,507 by ridiculously high levels of cosmic rays. 294 00:14:35,574 --> 00:14:37,243 This will buy you two hours. 295 00:14:37,309 --> 00:14:39,445 Any more and your insides will turn to liquid. 296 00:14:41,113 --> 00:14:42,548 Ow! 297 00:14:42,615 --> 00:14:44,883 Ugh, you could've warned me. 298 00:14:44,950 --> 00:14:46,485 Then you'd know it was gonna hurt. 299 00:14:46,552 --> 00:14:48,053 You know I've had people run on me? 300 00:14:55,227 --> 00:14:57,463 Weapon up, people. 301 00:14:57,529 --> 00:14:58,931 Kirk, Uhura, 302 00:14:58,998 --> 00:15:00,432 when you're recovered, with me. 303 00:15:02,167 --> 00:15:04,036 You ready for this? 304 00:15:04,103 --> 00:15:05,571 I am more than capable of managing 305 00:15:05,638 --> 00:15:06,972 any pain you can induce. 306 00:15:07,039 --> 00:15:08,607 (chuckling) Mr. Spock. 307 00:15:08,674 --> 00:15:11,310 Now you're just toying with me. 308 00:15:11,377 --> 00:15:14,213 That was not my intention. 309 00:15:14,280 --> 00:15:16,915 -I've noticed. -Heads up. 310 00:15:16,982 --> 00:15:18,550 Thank you, Lieutenant. 311 00:15:43,676 --> 00:15:45,144 LA'AN: Remember, when we arrive, 312 00:15:45,210 --> 00:15:47,379 gravity is a fraction of Earth normal. 313 00:15:47,446 --> 00:15:50,416 Don't want anyone flying off into space. 314 00:15:54,386 --> 00:15:56,689 Energize, Mr. Kyle. 315 00:16:21,613 --> 00:16:24,550 -(sighs) -You good? 316 00:16:24,616 --> 00:16:26,719 Yeah. 317 00:16:26,785 --> 00:16:29,488 I'm... standing on the surface of a comet. 318 00:16:31,156 --> 00:16:32,691 (exhales) 319 00:16:51,343 --> 00:16:53,379 ♪ ♪ 320 00:17:17,169 --> 00:17:19,104 Curious. According to my readings, 321 00:17:19,171 --> 00:17:22,541 there is breathable atmosphere inside the chamber. 322 00:17:22,608 --> 00:17:24,243 We should make sure it's secure. 323 00:17:24,309 --> 00:17:25,811 Lieutenant Spock, you scan the room. 324 00:17:25,878 --> 00:17:27,713 I'll do a perimeter sweep. 325 00:17:35,287 --> 00:17:36,655 SAM: These markings. 326 00:17:36,722 --> 00:17:40,058 What do you think, decorative or linguistic? 327 00:17:41,693 --> 00:17:43,395 You're asking me? 328 00:17:43,462 --> 00:17:45,597 Don't study linguistics if you don't want people 329 00:17:45,664 --> 00:17:47,132 to ask you questions about it. 330 00:17:47,199 --> 00:17:49,201 Okay. 331 00:17:49,268 --> 00:17:51,503 Fine. 332 00:17:51,570 --> 00:17:53,272 It's just, uh... 333 00:17:53,338 --> 00:17:56,775 You're a cadet, it's your first away mission, I get it. 334 00:17:56,842 --> 00:17:59,478 But you're here for a reason. 335 00:18:10,522 --> 00:18:12,691 UHURA: These markings, 336 00:18:12,758 --> 00:18:14,693 they repeat in a sequence. 337 00:18:14,760 --> 00:18:17,663 A sequence, huh? Maybe a code? 338 00:18:17,729 --> 00:18:20,265 I don't know. 339 00:18:20,332 --> 00:18:21,600 Just... 340 00:18:21,667 --> 00:18:25,471 Everything seems to point to this egg. 341 00:18:25,537 --> 00:18:29,308 It's important, just-- I don't know how. 342 00:18:29,374 --> 00:18:32,377 Do you think these markings indicate some kind of control? 343 00:18:34,246 --> 00:18:35,881 If they do, 344 00:18:35,948 --> 00:18:37,816 then perhaps this is how we can affect the comet's shields. 345 00:18:37,883 --> 00:18:38,884 LA'AN: Perimeter's clear. 346 00:18:38,951 --> 00:18:41,386 No one here but us. 347 00:18:48,460 --> 00:18:50,362 Uh, Lieutenant, I don't think that's a... 348 00:18:51,396 --> 00:18:52,464 (chuckles) 349 00:18:52,531 --> 00:18:54,666 ...a good idea. 350 00:18:54,733 --> 00:18:56,735 Yahtzee. 351 00:18:56,802 --> 00:18:58,770 Huh? 352 00:18:58,837 --> 00:19:00,572 It's an old Earth game. 353 00:19:00,639 --> 00:19:03,208 I am familiar with Yahtzee, Lieutenant, 354 00:19:03,275 --> 00:19:05,444 but I am reading a dangerous buildup of energy. 355 00:19:05,511 --> 00:19:07,513 Please step away from the egg. 356 00:19:09,414 --> 00:19:11,550 Turn him over. Get his helmet off. 357 00:19:20,325 --> 00:19:22,928 His heart has stopped. We need to get him to the ship. 358 00:19:23,962 --> 00:19:25,564 LA'AN (cutting in and out): Ent... prise. 359 00:19:25,631 --> 00:19:27,799 We ne... ergency beam out. 360 00:19:27,866 --> 00:19:30,702 La'An, your signal's spotty. We can't quite hear you. 361 00:19:30,769 --> 00:19:33,772 Lieutenant Kirk has been injured. Beam us out. 362 00:19:35,007 --> 00:19:36,742 Having trouble getting a lock. 363 00:19:43,782 --> 00:19:45,284 Clear. 364 00:19:51,023 --> 00:19:52,457 Energizing. 365 00:19:54,960 --> 00:19:56,695 Captain, the force field. 366 00:19:56,762 --> 00:19:58,797 It's back up. 367 00:20:01,667 --> 00:20:03,435 (grunts) Signal's being blocked. 368 00:20:03,502 --> 00:20:05,904 I can't get them back. 369 00:20:05,971 --> 00:20:07,472 Clear. 370 00:20:15,514 --> 00:20:17,316 He's stable, for now. 371 00:20:17,382 --> 00:20:19,518 All frequencies are down. 372 00:20:19,585 --> 00:20:21,653 We're cut off from the ship. 373 00:20:24,456 --> 00:20:25,724 We're on our own. 374 00:20:37,836 --> 00:20:40,906 He sustained massive trauma from electrical shock. 375 00:20:40,973 --> 00:20:42,507 I've sedated him. 376 00:20:42,574 --> 00:20:44,876 Uh, maybe we don't touch anything else. 377 00:20:48,046 --> 00:20:49,715 Just a suggestion. 378 00:20:49,781 --> 00:20:52,417 He will not survive without prompt medical attention. 379 00:20:52,484 --> 00:20:53,885 (tricorder beeping) 380 00:20:53,952 --> 00:20:56,421 Seems that force field is back. 381 00:20:56,488 --> 00:20:58,690 It appears the comet wishes to keep us here. 382 00:20:58,757 --> 00:21:00,926 What kind of comet knows someone's walking on it? 383 00:21:00,993 --> 00:21:02,527 A salient question, Cadet. 384 00:21:02,594 --> 00:21:04,262 One that I am afraid you may have to answer 385 00:21:04,329 --> 00:21:05,831 in order for us to escape. 386 00:21:05,897 --> 00:21:08,734 Sir, I'm reminding you this is my first away mission. 387 00:21:08,800 --> 00:21:09,935 SPOCK: That may be, 388 00:21:10,002 --> 00:21:11,570 but the key to our escape 389 00:21:11,637 --> 00:21:13,338 may well be in these markings all around us, 390 00:21:13,405 --> 00:21:15,507 and you are the only linguistics expert here. 391 00:21:25,017 --> 00:21:27,052 ♪ ♪ 392 00:21:55,914 --> 00:21:58,750 Right now, I need ideas. 393 00:21:58,817 --> 00:21:59,918 We've got a planet full of people 394 00:21:59,985 --> 00:22:01,586 who will die without our help, 395 00:22:01,653 --> 00:22:03,822 and our crew members are trapped on that comet. 396 00:22:03,889 --> 00:22:06,091 We need to get through that force field. How? 397 00:22:07,859 --> 00:22:09,661 Phaser harmonics? 398 00:22:11,563 --> 00:22:13,598 A phaser at a higher frequency could cause resonance. 399 00:22:13,665 --> 00:22:15,867 The right frequency could shatter it. 400 00:22:18,837 --> 00:22:21,540 I like this plan. This is a good plan. Ortegas, bring us around. 401 00:22:35,087 --> 00:22:36,988 How are we doing, Cadet? 402 00:22:37,055 --> 00:22:38,957 At the moment, 403 00:22:39,024 --> 00:22:41,693 pretending not to be in way over my head. 404 00:22:43,562 --> 00:22:45,497 Too honest? 405 00:22:45,564 --> 00:22:48,633 I am a Vulcan. We are "too honest" by nature. 406 00:22:48,700 --> 00:22:51,903 Your girlfriend must love that, huh? 407 00:22:53,205 --> 00:22:54,740 Nurse Chapel. 408 00:22:54,806 --> 00:22:56,875 Nurse Chapel is not my girlfriend. 409 00:22:56,942 --> 00:22:58,910 I know, 410 00:22:58,977 --> 00:23:01,046 but she was flirting with you. 411 00:23:04,449 --> 00:23:06,985 It was a joke. You know, to... 412 00:23:07,052 --> 00:23:09,955 break the tension. 413 00:23:10,021 --> 00:23:13,125 Do you not think this is an inappropriate time for jokes? 414 00:23:14,226 --> 00:23:16,461 It's like the captain said. 415 00:23:16,528 --> 00:23:19,698 "Sometimes things go so badly 416 00:23:19,765 --> 00:23:22,501 you just have to laugh." 417 00:23:23,902 --> 00:23:25,837 I find the best way to diffuse tension 418 00:23:25,904 --> 00:23:27,939 is to apply rigorous logic. 419 00:23:29,474 --> 00:23:30,876 Okay. 420 00:23:30,942 --> 00:23:32,978 That's always an option, too. 421 00:23:49,494 --> 00:23:50,762 Phasers locked and ready, Captain. 422 00:23:50,829 --> 00:23:52,597 On your command, Number One. 423 00:23:52,664 --> 00:23:54,199 (explosion) 424 00:23:55,700 --> 00:23:58,003 -Incoming weapons fire. -Damage report? 425 00:23:58,069 --> 00:24:01,740 Minimal damage to port nacelle. Shields holding at 70%. 426 00:24:01,807 --> 00:24:03,708 Who hit us? 427 00:24:06,645 --> 00:24:08,780 Uh, they did. 428 00:24:22,661 --> 00:24:24,529 Hail them. On screen. 429 00:24:28,867 --> 00:24:31,736 PIKE: This is Captain Christopher Pike of the Federation 430 00:24:31,803 --> 00:24:33,471 starship Enterprise. 431 00:24:33,538 --> 00:24:34,806 Who are you and why are you attacking our vessel? 432 00:24:34,873 --> 00:24:36,908 We are the Shepherds. 433 00:24:38,076 --> 00:24:39,211 Really? 434 00:24:39,277 --> 00:24:40,212 That's how the universal translator 435 00:24:40,278 --> 00:24:41,580 is processing it. 436 00:24:43,114 --> 00:24:45,951 We escort M'hanit. 437 00:24:46,017 --> 00:24:47,953 The comet? 438 00:24:48,019 --> 00:24:50,822 M'hanit is far more than a comet. 439 00:24:50,889 --> 00:24:55,193 M'hanit is one of the ancient arbiters of life. 440 00:24:55,260 --> 00:24:57,095 Okay. 441 00:24:57,162 --> 00:24:58,830 If you tamper with it again, 442 00:24:58,897 --> 00:25:02,667 we will not hesitate to destroy you. 443 00:25:12,711 --> 00:25:14,012 Scan the ship. 444 00:25:14,079 --> 00:25:15,513 What kind of weapons are we dealing with? 445 00:25:17,883 --> 00:25:20,619 Our intentions were not hostile. 446 00:25:20,685 --> 00:25:23,922 M'hanit is on a collision course with an inhabited planet. 447 00:25:23,989 --> 00:25:26,224 We were simply trying to divert its trajectory. 448 00:25:26,291 --> 00:25:27,959 Absurd. 449 00:25:28,026 --> 00:25:29,928 Would you adjust the height of the waves 450 00:25:29,995 --> 00:25:32,030 or the position of the stars? 451 00:25:32,097 --> 00:25:35,734 M'hanit's course is preordained. 452 00:25:35,800 --> 00:25:37,903 There are millions of people on that planet. 453 00:25:37,969 --> 00:25:40,639 The impact will kill them all and likely blow your comet-- 454 00:25:40,705 --> 00:25:42,641 Uh... 455 00:25:42,707 --> 00:25:46,578 Blow your M'hanit into just as many pieces. 456 00:25:46,645 --> 00:25:49,848 SHEPHERD CAPTAIN: Are you a reasonable man, Captain? 457 00:25:49,915 --> 00:25:51,783 I-I'd like to think so, yes. 458 00:25:51,850 --> 00:25:54,052 Then please entertain the proposition 459 00:25:54,119 --> 00:25:55,954 that M'hanit is not, 460 00:25:56,021 --> 00:25:58,056 as you continue to call him, 461 00:25:58,123 --> 00:25:59,858 a comet. 462 00:25:59,925 --> 00:26:02,327 It is an instrument, 463 00:26:02,394 --> 00:26:04,329 an ancient arbiter, 464 00:26:04,396 --> 00:26:07,565 one of the few remaining in the galaxy. 465 00:26:07,632 --> 00:26:11,002 If it is his will to move, he will move. 466 00:26:11,069 --> 00:26:13,171 If it is his will to bring life, 467 00:26:13,238 --> 00:26:15,240 he will bring life. 468 00:26:15,307 --> 00:26:17,042 If M'hanit wills 469 00:26:17,108 --> 00:26:20,345 the planet to die, even chooses to die with it, 470 00:26:20,412 --> 00:26:23,214 then that is what will happen. 471 00:26:23,281 --> 00:26:26,151 As I said, it is preordained. 472 00:26:26,217 --> 00:26:28,620 Blowing up a planet full of people is not preordained... 473 00:26:28,687 --> 00:26:31,690 You said you were a reasonable man, Captain. 474 00:26:31,756 --> 00:26:34,693 So how can you know? Since before 475 00:26:34,759 --> 00:26:37,629 our distant ancestors touched the sky and the stars beyond, 476 00:26:37,696 --> 00:26:39,831 my people have been charged 477 00:26:39,898 --> 00:26:42,000 with the protection of the arbiters. 478 00:26:42,067 --> 00:26:45,603 None of us even remember when the charge first came to us, 479 00:26:45,670 --> 00:26:47,605 but we accepted the mantle 480 00:26:47,672 --> 00:26:49,708 with honor. 481 00:26:49,774 --> 00:26:51,609 For centuries, 482 00:26:51,676 --> 00:26:54,312 we have protected the arbiters as they follow courses 483 00:26:54,379 --> 00:26:56,348 set long before our suns 484 00:26:56,414 --> 00:26:58,383 first burned in the sky, 485 00:26:58,450 --> 00:27:01,119 bringing life across the galaxy. 486 00:27:01,186 --> 00:27:04,823 It is not our prerogative to interfere, Captain, 487 00:27:04,889 --> 00:27:06,391 nor is it yours. 488 00:27:06,458 --> 00:27:07,993 PIKE: Please, excuse me. 489 00:27:08,059 --> 00:27:09,828 Pause communications. 490 00:27:09,894 --> 00:27:11,696 Shepherds? 491 00:27:11,763 --> 00:27:13,665 Zealots is more like it. What did you find? 492 00:27:13,732 --> 00:27:15,166 UNA: Their systems are incredibly advanced, 493 00:27:15,233 --> 00:27:16,801 their ships faster than ours, 494 00:27:16,868 --> 00:27:18,370 and their weapon systems... 495 00:27:18,436 --> 00:27:20,205 Let's just say we don't want to piss them off. 496 00:27:21,940 --> 00:27:23,742 How exactly are we supposed to move the comet 497 00:27:23,808 --> 00:27:25,143 without doing that? 498 00:27:25,210 --> 00:27:26,678 We have to buy time for the landing party 499 00:27:26,745 --> 00:27:28,313 to get the force field down. 500 00:27:28,380 --> 00:27:29,347 And hope these Shepherds don't find out 501 00:27:29,414 --> 00:27:31,049 that they're down there. 502 00:27:31,116 --> 00:27:33,318 I'm guessing they'd be kind of touchy about that. 503 00:27:33,385 --> 00:27:35,120 Ensign, resume communications. 504 00:27:37,455 --> 00:27:40,358 You have your sacred duty. We have ours. 505 00:27:40,425 --> 00:27:43,294 The Federation doesn't interfere in the development of species, 506 00:27:43,361 --> 00:27:45,296 but we also don't just let them die. 507 00:27:45,363 --> 00:27:48,433 We don't mean to disrespect M'hanit. 508 00:27:48,500 --> 00:27:51,002 We'd do the same for you if you were in danger. 509 00:27:51,069 --> 00:27:54,806 You say you don't interfere, that you mean no disrespect, 510 00:27:54,873 --> 00:27:58,309 but your crew has desecrated the temple on his surface. 511 00:27:58,376 --> 00:28:00,945 Guess they know about the landing party. 512 00:28:03,014 --> 00:28:05,417 -We were simply trying to ascer... -Their presence 513 00:28:05,483 --> 00:28:07,085 is blasphemy. 514 00:28:07,152 --> 00:28:09,888 M'hanit will be their tomb. 515 00:28:09,954 --> 00:28:12,757 Any further action to rescue them 516 00:28:12,824 --> 00:28:15,193 will be considered an act of war. 517 00:28:16,861 --> 00:28:19,030 Find a way to get through to the landing party right now. 518 00:28:19,097 --> 00:28:20,765 Break the laws of physics if you have to. 519 00:28:33,878 --> 00:28:35,847 How is he? 520 00:28:35,914 --> 00:28:38,950 Stable, and holding. 521 00:28:39,017 --> 00:28:40,852 What about you, Cadet? 522 00:28:40,919 --> 00:28:43,988 You gonna get us out of here, or get us killed? 523 00:28:45,924 --> 00:28:48,993 Right now, I'd say it's pretty much a toss-up. 524 00:28:51,930 --> 00:28:53,965 (Uhura humming) 525 00:28:56,935 --> 00:29:00,138 Your humming suggests you may be experiencing distress. 526 00:29:00,205 --> 00:29:01,806 May I remind you that circumstances 527 00:29:01,873 --> 00:29:03,875 are less dire than they were. 528 00:29:03,942 --> 00:29:06,845 Mr. Kirk identified one error you can avoid. 529 00:29:06,911 --> 00:29:10,281 By eliminating that option, he has improved your odds. 530 00:29:12,317 --> 00:29:15,286 Was that actually your version of a pep talk? 531 00:29:15,353 --> 00:29:18,189 Yes. I've been working on them. 532 00:29:18,256 --> 00:29:20,825 How was it, would you say? 533 00:29:20,892 --> 00:29:24,896 Maybe don't take your foot off the gas on that one. 534 00:29:24,963 --> 00:29:26,831 Well, you are achieving your stated objective 535 00:29:26,898 --> 00:29:28,533 of studying alien languages. 536 00:29:28,600 --> 00:29:30,969 Like you said, I'm not even supposed to be here. 537 00:29:31,035 --> 00:29:32,470 That's not precisely... 538 00:29:32,537 --> 00:29:34,105 You all should be relying on someone who's prepared. 539 00:29:34,172 --> 00:29:36,274 Someone actually Starfleet, 540 00:29:36,341 --> 00:29:39,144 not someone who's gonna get us all fried to a crisp. 541 00:29:43,615 --> 00:29:46,184 As this is your first away mission, 542 00:29:46,251 --> 00:29:48,086 may I assume it is also the first time 543 00:29:48,153 --> 00:29:49,254 your life has been in danger? 544 00:29:49,320 --> 00:29:51,556 Yes. 545 00:29:51,623 --> 00:29:53,224 Kind of. 546 00:29:55,026 --> 00:29:57,495 No, just yes. 547 00:29:57,562 --> 00:29:59,330 Confrontations with our mortality 548 00:29:59,397 --> 00:30:03,168 often cause us to see ourselves as if from the outside. 549 00:30:03,234 --> 00:30:06,237 Such a perspective can be a unique opportunity. 550 00:30:08,506 --> 00:30:10,508 You did not intend on being here, 551 00:30:10,575 --> 00:30:12,210 but you are here. 552 00:30:12,277 --> 00:30:14,245 Hypotheticals are irrelevant. 553 00:30:14,312 --> 00:30:16,314 Today, you are, quite simply, 554 00:30:16,381 --> 00:30:18,483 the only person for the job. 555 00:30:18,550 --> 00:30:21,119 Will you rise to see it through? 556 00:30:24,022 --> 00:30:26,524 That one was better. 557 00:30:26,591 --> 00:30:28,159 Your pep talk, I mean. 558 00:30:30,428 --> 00:30:32,497 (sighs) 559 00:30:35,099 --> 00:30:36,868 (humming) 560 00:30:38,303 --> 00:30:41,339 (faint echoing resonance) 561 00:30:41,406 --> 00:30:44,075 (continues humming) 562 00:30:44,142 --> 00:30:45,176 Cadet. 563 00:30:47,212 --> 00:30:49,547 The cave seems to be reacting to your voice. 564 00:30:53,618 --> 00:30:56,154 (humming) 565 00:30:56,221 --> 00:30:58,223 (faint resonance increases) 566 00:31:08,499 --> 00:31:10,401 Music. 567 00:31:10,468 --> 00:31:13,204 It responds to music. 568 00:31:18,676 --> 00:31:20,578 Anything? 569 00:31:20,645 --> 00:31:22,480 Nothing from the landing party, 570 00:31:22,547 --> 00:31:24,382 but I found a possible signal coming from the comet itself. 571 00:31:24,449 --> 00:31:26,384 What kind of signal? 572 00:31:26,451 --> 00:31:28,486 (melodic tune playing over speakers) 573 00:31:36,594 --> 00:31:39,063 Computer, identify this song. 574 00:31:39,130 --> 00:31:41,666 COMPUTER: "Vamuvamba," a traditional song from Earth, 575 00:31:41,733 --> 00:31:44,002 originating in Kenya. 576 00:31:45,470 --> 00:31:47,639 That cannot be a coincidence. 577 00:31:47,705 --> 00:31:50,441 -(Uhura vocalizing) -(cave resonating to match) 578 00:32:04,355 --> 00:32:06,691 Different pitches elicit different responses. 579 00:32:06,758 --> 00:32:09,327 What's the light show? Is it good? 580 00:32:09,394 --> 00:32:12,397 The comet's systems seem to be controlled by music. 581 00:32:12,463 --> 00:32:15,566 Lieutenant Kirk thought these symbols were a code. 582 00:32:15,633 --> 00:32:17,969 Music is just sound waves, 583 00:32:18,036 --> 00:32:20,138 which can be represented by numbers. 584 00:32:20,204 --> 00:32:22,173 What if the code is harmonics? 585 00:32:22,240 --> 00:32:25,677 Someone help me out here. I skipped music class. 586 00:32:25,743 --> 00:32:28,146 Harmonics are just the ratios between frequencies. 587 00:32:28,212 --> 00:32:30,581 Every note vibrates at a specific frequency. 588 00:32:30,648 --> 00:32:32,150 Double that frequency, 589 00:32:32,216 --> 00:32:33,985 and you get the same pitch an octave higher. 590 00:32:35,453 --> 00:32:38,489 That's the two in our code. 591 00:32:38,556 --> 00:32:40,958 Triple the frequency, and you get a perfect fifth. 592 00:32:41,025 --> 00:32:43,328 Five times the frequency is a major third. 593 00:32:45,697 --> 00:32:47,699 The code is a major chord. 594 00:32:47,765 --> 00:32:50,735 Why would an alien species write music the way we do? 595 00:32:50,802 --> 00:32:53,604 Musical notes are easily derived from math. 596 00:32:53,671 --> 00:32:55,573 Vulcans theorize it is their fundamental nature 597 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:57,041 which makes them pleasing to the ear. 598 00:32:59,043 --> 00:33:02,180 Someone match my pitch. (humming) 599 00:33:04,515 --> 00:33:08,052 Oh... no help here. I'll break the thing. 600 00:33:11,589 --> 00:33:14,225 (Uhura humming) 601 00:33:14,292 --> 00:33:16,761 (Spock humming same note, lower) 602 00:33:16,828 --> 00:33:20,465 (Uhura hums two notes) 603 00:33:20,531 --> 00:33:23,201 (hums three ascending notes) 604 00:33:25,470 --> 00:33:28,773 Okay, try and follow my lead. 605 00:33:28,840 --> 00:33:31,075 (vocalizing) 606 00:33:34,145 --> 00:33:36,180 (vocalizing) 607 00:33:43,588 --> 00:33:45,623 (vocalizing together) 608 00:33:59,103 --> 00:34:01,773 -(holding note) -(vocalizing) 609 00:34:04,275 --> 00:34:06,310 -(cave resonates tone sequence) -(rumbling) 610 00:34:26,330 --> 00:34:28,533 We're definitely getting closer to resolving the whole genius 611 00:34:28,599 --> 00:34:30,334 or "about to get us killed" conundrum. 612 00:34:30,401 --> 00:34:33,271 So the right time for genius. 613 00:34:33,337 --> 00:34:35,373 (eerie, dissonant music resonating) 614 00:34:50,555 --> 00:34:52,490 (music stops) 615 00:34:52,557 --> 00:34:54,625 If we are correct and the comet communicates 616 00:34:54,692 --> 00:34:56,627 through music, it would be logical to assume 617 00:34:56,694 --> 00:34:58,529 that it is speaking to us right now. 618 00:34:58,596 --> 00:35:00,398 Okay. 619 00:35:00,465 --> 00:35:03,835 So, how do we convince it to lower the force field? 620 00:35:06,270 --> 00:35:08,306 (eerie melody resonating) 621 00:35:12,910 --> 00:35:15,613 Hold on. Let me try something. 622 00:35:17,281 --> 00:35:19,317 (vocalizing eerie melody) 623 00:35:28,826 --> 00:35:30,695 (rumbling) 624 00:35:34,365 --> 00:35:36,634 The comet's force field just disappeared. 625 00:35:36,701 --> 00:35:39,871 Bridge to Transporter Room, energize. 626 00:35:39,937 --> 00:35:41,506 We've got them. 627 00:35:47,578 --> 00:35:48,813 Shields up. Red alert. 628 00:35:50,214 --> 00:35:51,449 (alarm blaring) 629 00:35:51,516 --> 00:35:53,384 CHRISTINA: Captain, 630 00:35:53,451 --> 00:35:55,186 Shepherds are hailing us. 631 00:35:56,988 --> 00:35:58,789 Open a channel. On screen. 632 00:35:58,856 --> 00:36:02,627 You continue to interfere. 633 00:36:02,693 --> 00:36:04,595 Well, technically... 634 00:36:04,662 --> 00:36:06,564 -You were warned. -PIKE: Look, let's talk about this. 635 00:36:06,631 --> 00:36:08,466 Find some common ground. 636 00:36:11,569 --> 00:36:13,337 I think that went well. 637 00:36:13,404 --> 00:36:14,906 (rumbling) 638 00:36:14,972 --> 00:36:16,807 They're launching torpedoes, Captain. 639 00:36:16,874 --> 00:36:19,443 -I'm reading three inbound. -We definitely pissed them off. 640 00:36:23,414 --> 00:36:24,682 Brace for impact. 641 00:36:30,988 --> 00:36:33,724 (alarm blaring) 642 00:36:33,791 --> 00:36:35,493 Shields at 50%. 643 00:36:35,560 --> 00:36:37,728 -Ortegas, evasive maneuvers. -On it. 644 00:36:49,507 --> 00:36:51,409 -They are pursuing. -Return fire? 645 00:36:51,475 --> 00:36:52,543 Negative. Escape pattern April-Omega 3. 646 00:36:52,610 --> 00:36:54,979 Captain, recommend we withdraw. 647 00:36:55,046 --> 00:36:56,414 -We're already on the run. -LA'AN: We need 648 00:36:56,480 --> 00:36:57,515 to warp out and regroup. 649 00:36:57,582 --> 00:36:59,517 Facing off with them is suicide. 650 00:36:59,584 --> 00:37:00,952 -We're outgunned here. -UNA: She's right. 651 00:37:01,018 --> 00:37:02,954 Their ship is too advanced for us to take on. 652 00:37:03,020 --> 00:37:05,556 -(torpedo strikes) -Shields at 40%. -SPOCK: Sir, 653 00:37:05,623 --> 00:37:07,425 when we were on the surface, I believe the comet 654 00:37:07,491 --> 00:37:09,226 -was trying to communicate with us. -PIKE: Right. 655 00:37:09,293 --> 00:37:11,562 The music you recorded. Any idea what it was trying to say? 656 00:37:11,629 --> 00:37:13,831 I haven't been able to translate it yet. It might take days. 657 00:37:13,898 --> 00:37:15,366 We have less than one hour before the comet 658 00:37:15,433 --> 00:37:16,834 will impact Persephone III. 659 00:37:16,901 --> 00:37:19,337 You do a lot of reminding people of deadlines, sir. 660 00:37:19,403 --> 00:37:21,939 -She does have a point, Spock. -(torpedo strikes) 661 00:37:22,006 --> 00:37:24,909 Captain, unless we want them to blow us out of the sky... 662 00:37:24,976 --> 00:37:26,677 Give me phasers. Target their weapons 663 00:37:26,744 --> 00:37:28,546 and propulsion systems. We don't want to hurt them. 664 00:37:28,613 --> 00:37:31,882 -(torpedo strikes) -Wish they felt the same. 665 00:37:31,949 --> 00:37:34,652 -Shields at 25%. Phasers locked. -PIKE: Ortegas, 666 00:37:34,719 --> 00:37:36,854 bring us around to bearing 150 mark nine. 667 00:37:36,921 --> 00:37:38,489 Aye, sir. 668 00:37:38,556 --> 00:37:39,924 And... 669 00:37:39,991 --> 00:37:41,525 fire. 670 00:37:45,796 --> 00:37:46,964 Direct hit. 671 00:37:47,031 --> 00:37:48,566 They're pulling away to regroup. 672 00:37:48,633 --> 00:37:50,534 I'd say we have less than a minute. 673 00:37:50,601 --> 00:37:52,370 We have to save that planet. 674 00:37:52,436 --> 00:37:54,705 We brought down the force field, so how do we move the comet? 675 00:37:54,772 --> 00:37:55,873 Let's face it, the crazy space monks 676 00:37:55,940 --> 00:37:57,408 will blow us out of the sky 677 00:37:57,475 --> 00:37:59,443 if we try anything to move that comet. 678 00:38:01,445 --> 00:38:02,913 What if we didn't? 679 00:38:04,682 --> 00:38:07,051 What if the comet moved itself? 680 00:38:14,725 --> 00:38:16,761 PIKE: Everyone ready? 681 00:38:17,762 --> 00:38:19,897 We only get one shot at this. 682 00:38:21,999 --> 00:38:23,567 Maximum impulse. 683 00:38:24,568 --> 00:38:26,037 They're gaining on us. 684 00:38:26,103 --> 00:38:27,872 When they get close enough, they'll take a kill shot. 685 00:38:27,938 --> 00:38:29,607 Ortegas, 686 00:38:29,674 --> 00:38:31,042 you know how you used to brag you were going to be 687 00:38:31,108 --> 00:38:32,743 the best pilot ever to graduate the Academy? 688 00:38:34,745 --> 00:38:36,480 Word gets around. 689 00:38:37,481 --> 00:38:39,350 What's your point, sir? 690 00:38:39,417 --> 00:38:40,718 Time to prove it, Lieutenant. 691 00:38:40,785 --> 00:38:42,687 Get us in front of that comet. 692 00:38:43,688 --> 00:38:47,658 Initiating evasive pattern Ortegas-gamma-one. 693 00:38:47,725 --> 00:38:49,560 Evasive pattern Ortegas...? 694 00:38:51,028 --> 00:38:53,564 ♪ ♪ 695 00:39:12,183 --> 00:39:13,751 Shepherds are in pursuit. 696 00:39:16,454 --> 00:39:18,489 ♪ ♪ 697 00:39:40,111 --> 00:39:42,813 They've stopped firing. 698 00:39:42,880 --> 00:39:44,381 They don't want to hit the comet. 699 00:39:46,083 --> 00:39:49,153 I think they're hailing us. 700 00:39:49,220 --> 00:39:51,122 Yeah, they are. Captain? 701 00:39:51,188 --> 00:39:52,690 Not yet. 702 00:39:54,692 --> 00:39:56,727 ♪ ♪ 703 00:40:15,613 --> 00:40:17,114 Ortegas, time to come about. 704 00:40:17,181 --> 00:40:20,518 Rerouting to bearing 180 mark five. 705 00:40:20,584 --> 00:40:21,719 Reverse thrusters, full stop. 706 00:40:21,786 --> 00:40:24,488 Reversing thrusters. And... 707 00:40:25,489 --> 00:40:27,024 Stopped. 708 00:40:27,091 --> 00:40:29,160 Ops, shut down all systems except for life support. 709 00:40:33,063 --> 00:40:36,100 All right, Ensign Christina. I'm ready for the Shepherds now. 710 00:40:36,167 --> 00:40:37,935 On screen, please. 711 00:40:44,608 --> 00:40:46,544 We surrender. The damage we've sustained 712 00:40:46,610 --> 00:40:48,445 has caused complete systems failure. 713 00:40:48,512 --> 00:40:51,615 And what if we choose not to accept your surrender? 714 00:40:51,682 --> 00:40:54,451 Well, if you don't help us, 715 00:40:54,518 --> 00:40:57,021 we'll collide with the comet, which will destroy our ship. 716 00:40:57,087 --> 00:41:00,024 And the trilithium resin in our warp core will ignite, 717 00:41:00,090 --> 00:41:01,892 destroying the comet. 718 00:41:01,959 --> 00:41:04,995 Which will also happen if you try to blow us up. 719 00:41:07,765 --> 00:41:10,234 Please, help us. 720 00:41:10,301 --> 00:41:12,036 I give you my word, 721 00:41:12,102 --> 00:41:15,573 we will not touch M'hanit again. 722 00:41:21,212 --> 00:41:23,814 UNA: You're taking a big gamble. 723 00:41:23,881 --> 00:41:26,083 I recognize that, Number One. 724 00:41:32,590 --> 00:41:34,892 The Shepherd ship is activating a tractor beam. 725 00:41:36,894 --> 00:41:39,930 Mr. Spock? You're up. 726 00:41:43,267 --> 00:41:45,002 Acknowledged, Captain. 727 00:41:47,671 --> 00:41:49,707 ♪ ♪ 728 00:42:12,196 --> 00:42:14,064 Approaching the nucleus of the comet. 729 00:42:14,131 --> 00:42:17,701 And diverting power through the shuttle's shields. 730 00:42:21,038 --> 00:42:24,742 Shields radiating heat at maximum intensity. 731 00:42:28,045 --> 00:42:31,081 The surface appears to be responding. 732 00:42:46,330 --> 00:42:48,165 Maintaining position. 733 00:42:48,232 --> 00:42:50,167 Preparing to engage heat shields. 734 00:42:50,234 --> 00:42:52,269 ♪ ♪ 735 00:43:09,086 --> 00:43:11,221 (alarm blaring) 736 00:43:40,017 --> 00:43:42,019 UNA: It's moving. 737 00:43:42,987 --> 00:43:45,189 The sublimation is nudging the comet off course. 738 00:43:45,255 --> 00:43:48,625 And for the record, we're not actually touching it. 739 00:43:53,230 --> 00:43:55,632 UHURA: But where's Lieutenant Spock? 740 00:43:57,301 --> 00:43:58,235 (static crackles) 741 00:43:58,302 --> 00:43:59,903 (Spock laughs) 742 00:44:01,238 --> 00:44:04,041 Spock? Is everything okay? 743 00:44:04,108 --> 00:44:06,243 SPOCK: Fine, Captain. Sometimes things 744 00:44:06,310 --> 00:44:08,979 go so badly, you just have to laugh. 745 00:44:09,046 --> 00:44:10,781 (chuckles) 746 00:44:10,848 --> 00:44:13,283 (Pike chuckles) 747 00:44:17,287 --> 00:44:19,323 ♪ ♪ 748 00:44:35,305 --> 00:44:37,041 Fascinating. 749 00:44:37,107 --> 00:44:39,343 A large quantity of water vapor from the comet 750 00:44:39,410 --> 00:44:40,711 is entering the planet's atmosphere. 751 00:44:41,745 --> 00:44:43,313 SPOCK: If I am not mistaken, 752 00:44:43,380 --> 00:44:45,749 this will permanently change the atmospheric composition 753 00:44:45,816 --> 00:44:49,186 -of Persephone III. -PIKE: Change it how? 754 00:44:49,253 --> 00:44:51,688 Reducing the planet's aridity will make it more amenable 755 00:44:51,755 --> 00:44:53,924 to plant growth, agriculture 756 00:44:53,991 --> 00:44:57,261 and, one might surmise, societal development. 757 00:44:57,327 --> 00:44:59,730 So... 758 00:44:59,797 --> 00:45:02,900 did it actually "bring life"? 759 00:45:03,867 --> 00:45:06,336 Don't tell me the space monks were actually right. 760 00:45:10,240 --> 00:45:11,875 Captain, 761 00:45:11,942 --> 00:45:13,343 Shepherds are hailing us. 762 00:45:13,410 --> 00:45:16,280 Open a channel. On screen, please, Ensign. 763 00:45:16,346 --> 00:45:19,750 You have seen the glory and the mercy 764 00:45:19,817 --> 00:45:22,019 that is M'hanit. 765 00:45:22,086 --> 00:45:25,389 You're right. We witnessed a miracle. 766 00:45:25,456 --> 00:45:28,959 Perhaps in the future, you will not be so quick 767 00:45:29,026 --> 00:45:31,829 to judge the faith of others. 768 00:45:33,831 --> 00:45:35,265 And so 769 00:45:35,332 --> 00:45:38,435 -we shall not part as enemies. -PIKE: Thank you. 770 00:45:40,404 --> 00:45:42,439 ♪ ♪ 771 00:46:03,393 --> 00:46:06,063 (laughing) 772 00:46:06,130 --> 00:46:08,165 ♪ ♪ 773 00:46:19,376 --> 00:46:22,346 PIKE: Captain's log, supplemental. 774 00:46:22,412 --> 00:46:25,516 I am left to wonder 775 00:46:25,582 --> 00:46:28,318 who made the comet? 776 00:46:29,319 --> 00:46:32,022 How many more like it are out there? 777 00:46:35,592 --> 00:46:37,861 Was it coincidence that fostered the chance 778 00:46:37,928 --> 00:46:39,863 for more life on Persephone III? 779 00:46:41,632 --> 00:46:43,534 Or something more? 780 00:46:46,370 --> 00:46:49,072 Look, we already knew how to turn musical notes 781 00:46:49,139 --> 00:46:50,440 -into numbers, right? -(door whooshes shut) 782 00:46:50,507 --> 00:46:52,476 But the computer helped me turn those numbers 783 00:46:52,543 --> 00:46:54,845 into numerical coordinates. 784 00:46:54,912 --> 00:46:57,047 You're saying the numbers painted a picture? 785 00:46:57,114 --> 00:46:59,449 UHURA: Yes. But not just any picture. 786 00:46:59,516 --> 00:47:01,818 The music contained this image. 787 00:47:02,653 --> 00:47:05,355 This is a star chart showing the comet's course, 788 00:47:05,422 --> 00:47:08,892 a course that includes it moving past Persephone III. 789 00:47:08,959 --> 00:47:10,961 You are suggesting the comet was telling us 790 00:47:11,028 --> 00:47:14,064 -it did not intend to hit Persephone III? -Yes. 791 00:47:14,131 --> 00:47:15,832 It meant no harm. 792 00:47:15,899 --> 00:47:18,202 That was the message. 793 00:47:18,268 --> 00:47:19,503 But if I had not interfered, 794 00:47:19,570 --> 00:47:21,271 it would have destroyed the planet. 795 00:47:21,338 --> 00:47:25,175 Okay, here's where things get weirder. 796 00:47:25,242 --> 00:47:29,012 When we zoom in on the image, we find this shape. 797 00:47:30,013 --> 00:47:32,082 And this is an image of the chunk of ice 798 00:47:32,149 --> 00:47:33,917 that broke off from the comet as Lieutenant Spock 799 00:47:33,984 --> 00:47:35,586 flew his mission. 800 00:47:36,553 --> 00:47:38,355 -They're identical. -UNA: You're saying 801 00:47:38,422 --> 00:47:40,057 the comet sent this message 802 00:47:40,123 --> 00:47:43,227 before Spock was able to correct the comet's course? 803 00:47:43,293 --> 00:47:44,962 We recorded it hours earlier. 804 00:47:45,028 --> 00:47:46,463 SPOCK: It is highly improbable 805 00:47:46,530 --> 00:47:48,065 the comet could have randomly guessed 806 00:47:48,131 --> 00:47:49,600 the shape the ice that fell off would take 807 00:47:49,666 --> 00:47:51,201 with such accuracy. 808 00:47:51,268 --> 00:47:53,537 Unless your flight was foretold. 809 00:47:53,604 --> 00:47:56,573 You're suggesting the comet had foreknowledge 810 00:47:56,640 --> 00:47:58,475 of future events? 811 00:47:58,542 --> 00:48:01,945 The comet's flight path and its, I don't know, mission 812 00:48:02,012 --> 00:48:04,281 to seed that planet was predicated 813 00:48:04,348 --> 00:48:06,483 on you flying that shuttle to move it. 814 00:48:06,550 --> 00:48:10,120 It knew its fate, you might say. 815 00:48:12,122 --> 00:48:15,092 Thank you for your report, Cadet. 816 00:48:20,097 --> 00:48:22,132 Cadet Uhura. 817 00:48:24,101 --> 00:48:27,504 As I said, many dream of being worthy of Starfleet, 818 00:48:27,571 --> 00:48:29,373 of representing its values 819 00:48:29,439 --> 00:48:32,342 of selflessness, courage, sacrifice. 820 00:48:32,409 --> 00:48:35,612 -I know it shouldn't have been me down there... -I have not finished, Cadet. 821 00:48:39,249 --> 00:48:41,184 The odds of us surviving were, 822 00:48:41,251 --> 00:48:43,020 in fact, quite low. 823 00:48:43,086 --> 00:48:45,989 No pep talk could have increased them. 824 00:48:46,056 --> 00:48:48,091 I understand you did not come to Starfleet 825 00:48:48,158 --> 00:48:49,426 the way many of us have. 826 00:48:49,493 --> 00:48:51,962 That you are not sure you wish to stay. 827 00:48:52,029 --> 00:48:54,331 But, having observed your actions on the comet, 828 00:48:54,398 --> 00:48:57,000 I am certain, should you choose to, 829 00:48:57,067 --> 00:48:59,002 Starfleet would be fortunate 830 00:48:59,069 --> 00:49:00,504 to have an officer like you. 831 00:49:00,570 --> 00:49:02,939 Thank you, sir. 832 00:49:10,280 --> 00:49:12,316 (exhales) 833 00:49:19,323 --> 00:49:22,292 A little piece of ice and dust roaming through space 834 00:49:22,359 --> 00:49:24,061 brings life. 835 00:49:26,697 --> 00:49:29,399 I bet you not one of us could have predicted how. 836 00:49:29,466 --> 00:49:31,068 (Pike grunts softly) 837 00:49:31,134 --> 00:49:33,503 I'll give you that. 838 00:49:33,570 --> 00:49:37,507 So, just because you receive a message from the future 839 00:49:37,574 --> 00:49:39,576 doesn't mean you understand it. 840 00:49:39,643 --> 00:49:42,612 We're not talking about the comet anymore, are we? 841 00:49:46,616 --> 00:49:48,251 Don't throw your life away, Chris. 842 00:49:49,252 --> 00:49:51,488 -Number One... -I know you had 843 00:49:51,555 --> 00:49:54,491 -a vision of the future, but... -I made a choice. 844 00:49:54,558 --> 00:49:57,260 I accepted my fate. It... 845 00:49:57,327 --> 00:49:59,463 It goes beyond my own life. 846 00:49:59,529 --> 00:50:01,465 What if you're wrong? 847 00:50:01,531 --> 00:50:03,066 What if you got that message 848 00:50:03,133 --> 00:50:05,235 so you could save those kids and that's it? 849 00:50:05,302 --> 00:50:08,672 What if you don't have to ruin your life, too? 850 00:50:10,073 --> 00:50:12,342 How do you know you can't make a different choice? 851 00:50:12,409 --> 00:50:15,112 One that saves all of you? 852 00:50:17,347 --> 00:50:19,783 What if your fate 853 00:50:19,850 --> 00:50:21,618 is what you make it? 854 00:50:31,561 --> 00:50:33,363 Computer, 855 00:50:33,430 --> 00:50:36,133 call up all available information 856 00:50:36,199 --> 00:50:38,602 for the following Federation citizens. 857 00:50:41,605 --> 00:50:43,774 Dusty Swender. 858 00:50:43,840 --> 00:50:46,076 T'quiel Dawn. 859 00:50:47,711 --> 00:50:50,414 Muliq Al Alcazar. 860 00:50:52,115 --> 00:50:54,484 Yuuto Hoshide. 861 00:50:56,586 --> 00:50:58,622 Andrea Lopez. 862 00:51:01,158 --> 00:51:03,093 ♪ ♪ 863 00:51:03,160 --> 00:51:05,095 Captioning sponsored by CBS 864 00:51:05,162 --> 00:51:06,163 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org