1 00:00:24,981 --> 00:00:28,071 Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds... 2 00:00:28,115 --> 00:00:29,812 PIKE: T'quiel Dawn. 3 00:00:29,855 --> 00:00:31,814 -UNA: You know their names. -PIKE: Muliq Al Alcazar. 4 00:00:31,857 --> 00:00:34,643 [shouting] 5 00:00:34,686 --> 00:00:37,080 We can keep doing this, but we can also talk about it. 6 00:00:37,124 --> 00:00:38,560 It's classified. 7 00:00:38,603 --> 00:00:40,083 UNA: How do you know you can't make 8 00:00:40,127 --> 00:00:41,128 a different choice? 9 00:00:41,171 --> 00:00:42,781 Yuuto Hoshide. 10 00:00:42,825 --> 00:00:44,435 One that saves all of you? 11 00:00:44,479 --> 00:00:46,263 PIKE: Andrea Lopez. 12 00:00:46,307 --> 00:00:48,048 I accepted my fate. 13 00:00:50,789 --> 00:00:52,269 PIKE: It goes beyond my own life. 14 00:00:52,313 --> 00:00:55,229 What if your fate is what you make it? 15 00:00:55,272 --> 00:00:57,970 PIKE: Maybe that's the good in-in seeing my future. 16 00:00:58,014 --> 00:01:00,495 Stay the course, save their lives. 17 00:01:16,728 --> 00:01:20,471 PIKE: Captain's log, stardate 1457.9. 18 00:01:20,515 --> 00:01:22,691 TheEnterprise is on the edge of the Neutral Zone. 19 00:01:22,734 --> 00:01:25,433 A narrow band of space separating the Romulan Empire 20 00:01:25,476 --> 00:01:27,522 from the Federation. 21 00:01:27,565 --> 00:01:30,133 A remnant of a treaty from 100 years ago, 22 00:01:30,177 --> 00:01:33,093 when a destructive war was waged between our two cultures. 23 00:01:34,094 --> 00:01:36,661 Enterprise and the USSCayuga are here to help the outposts 24 00:01:36,705 --> 00:01:38,576 that guard the Neutral Zone with much needed 25 00:01:38,620 --> 00:01:40,665 retrofitting and supplies. 26 00:01:51,241 --> 00:01:53,417 We already had spaghetti last night. 27 00:01:54,897 --> 00:01:56,899 I'm making pasta mama. 28 00:01:58,205 --> 00:02:00,642 Just add eggs, parmesan... 29 00:02:01,643 --> 00:02:05,560 ...lightly sauté and it transforms from leftovers 30 00:02:05,603 --> 00:02:08,389 -into something new. -Mm. 31 00:02:08,432 --> 00:02:10,304 Little like what we're doing to these outposts. 32 00:02:10,347 --> 00:02:12,175 Not as tasty, though. 33 00:02:14,917 --> 00:02:17,224 Keep hearing rumors the Romulans are developing new weapons. 34 00:02:17,267 --> 00:02:19,226 Ah, the Romulans are the bogeymen. 35 00:02:19,269 --> 00:02:20,575 No one's ever seen one. 36 00:02:20,618 --> 00:02:22,229 Nobody even knows what they look like, 37 00:02:22,272 --> 00:02:25,145 and yet they get blamed for a lot of things around here. 38 00:02:26,146 --> 00:02:27,799 Some actually their fault. 39 00:02:31,412 --> 00:02:32,978 You know, 40 00:02:33,022 --> 00:02:34,197 I think I miss the beard. 41 00:02:34,241 --> 00:02:35,851 Yeah, I... 42 00:02:35,894 --> 00:02:38,245 It felt like it belonged to a different era of captain. 43 00:02:38,288 --> 00:02:40,682 Thought that's what you were going for: man out of time. 44 00:02:45,643 --> 00:02:47,210 How have you been holding up? 45 00:02:47,254 --> 00:02:49,778 Someone told me I have better places to be, 46 00:02:49,821 --> 00:02:51,867 so I'm trying to be there. 47 00:02:51,910 --> 00:02:53,608 Better places. 48 00:02:54,826 --> 00:02:56,132 And how's that going? 49 00:02:57,481 --> 00:02:58,787 You tell me. 50 00:02:58,830 --> 00:03:00,267 [chuckles] 51 00:03:01,920 --> 00:03:03,792 Well. 52 00:03:03,835 --> 00:03:05,446 Much as I love you being mysterious, 53 00:03:05,489 --> 00:03:07,709 I've got a date on the far side of the Neutral Zone. 54 00:03:07,752 --> 00:03:09,101 Mmm. 55 00:03:10,015 --> 00:03:11,103 Anyone I know? 56 00:03:11,147 --> 00:03:13,018 Not that kind of date, actually. 57 00:03:13,062 --> 00:03:14,672 You know, I'm making osso bucco 58 00:03:14,716 --> 00:03:15,891 next week, if you're interested. 59 00:03:15,934 --> 00:03:17,501 I mean, I'm always curious 60 00:03:17,545 --> 00:03:19,677 who the Chris of tomorrow is gonna be. 61 00:03:19,721 --> 00:03:21,984 Beard, no beard. 62 00:03:22,027 --> 00:03:23,246 Surprise me. 63 00:03:23,290 --> 00:03:24,813 [chuckles] 64 00:03:25,770 --> 00:03:28,251 [door whooshes open] 65 00:03:28,295 --> 00:03:30,688 AL-SALAH: We are on our own out here. 66 00:03:30,732 --> 00:03:34,257 How do you plan to fix our supply chain problems? 67 00:03:34,301 --> 00:03:36,259 Under the proposed retrofit directive, 68 00:03:36,303 --> 00:03:37,782 every outpost will be equipped 69 00:03:37,826 --> 00:03:39,306 with state-of-the-art matter synthesizers 70 00:03:39,349 --> 00:03:42,178 fueled by minerals from the asteroid itself. 71 00:03:42,222 --> 00:03:44,136 They will also each receive a set 72 00:03:44,180 --> 00:03:47,096 of fully-automated mining craft that can be operated remotely. 73 00:03:48,010 --> 00:03:50,142 Commander? 74 00:03:50,186 --> 00:03:51,535 How does this sound? 75 00:03:51,579 --> 00:03:53,145 Sounds like what I've been 76 00:03:53,189 --> 00:03:55,060 asking for for the last five years. 77 00:03:55,104 --> 00:03:58,107 -[chuckles] Well, you're welcome. -[door whooshes open] 78 00:04:00,196 --> 00:04:02,111 You know I'm working. 79 00:04:02,154 --> 00:04:03,765 I just wanted to meet Captain Pike. 80 00:04:03,808 --> 00:04:05,897 [chuckles] Apologies. 81 00:04:05,941 --> 00:04:09,161 Maat has always dreamed about joining Starfleet. 82 00:04:10,511 --> 00:04:12,164 W-What did you say your name is? 83 00:04:12,208 --> 00:04:13,078 Maat. 84 00:04:13,122 --> 00:04:15,255 Maat Al-Salah. 85 00:04:15,298 --> 00:04:18,475 AL-SALAH [echoing]: He has a model of the Enterpriseback home. 86 00:04:18,519 --> 00:04:19,955 You're quite a hero of his. 87 00:04:19,998 --> 00:04:21,652 MAAT: Is it true you can tell 88 00:04:21,696 --> 00:04:23,306 what warp you're at just by listening 89 00:04:23,350 --> 00:04:25,221 -to the sound of the engine? -[people shouting] 90 00:04:25,265 --> 00:04:26,831 [echoing stops] 91 00:04:30,879 --> 00:04:33,403 Apologies, I-I think I need a moment. 92 00:04:34,796 --> 00:04:37,973 -I'm sorry, he just gets a little excited. -It's totally fine. 93 00:04:38,016 --> 00:04:39,931 I'm just feeling a little under the weather. 94 00:04:39,975 --> 00:04:41,933 Number One and Spock can answer any further questions you have. 95 00:04:44,153 --> 00:04:46,242 [door whooshes open] 96 00:04:54,816 --> 00:04:56,687 [muffled, indistinct voices] 97 00:04:57,601 --> 00:04:58,907 UNA: Captain. 98 00:04:58,950 --> 00:05:01,039 [people shouting] 99 00:05:02,389 --> 00:05:04,521 Chris, that boy. 100 00:05:04,565 --> 00:05:06,523 He's one of the names you mentioned. 101 00:05:06,567 --> 00:05:09,004 Yes. I wasn't expecting that. 102 00:05:09,047 --> 00:05:10,397 There's two cadets who don't make it. 103 00:05:10,440 --> 00:05:11,528 He's one of them. 104 00:05:12,834 --> 00:05:14,879 You don't have to face this alone. 105 00:05:14,923 --> 00:05:16,228 What are you going to do? 106 00:05:16,272 --> 00:05:17,578 I don't know. 107 00:05:18,535 --> 00:05:20,537 But I have to do something, don't I? 108 00:05:20,581 --> 00:05:22,670 [door whooshes open] 109 00:05:37,293 --> 00:05:38,947 Computer. 110 00:05:39,904 --> 00:05:41,558 Take dictation. 111 00:05:45,997 --> 00:05:47,608 Dear Maat... 112 00:05:49,349 --> 00:05:51,742 ...I'm gratified to see your deep interest in Starfleet, 113 00:05:51,786 --> 00:05:54,832 and I encourage you to pursue your dream, 114 00:05:54,876 --> 00:05:57,661 but there is something you should know about... 115 00:05:59,010 --> 00:06:00,490 ...the future? 116 00:06:00,534 --> 00:06:02,362 MAN: You'll figure out how to say it. 117 00:06:02,405 --> 00:06:03,798 Trust me. 118 00:06:04,755 --> 00:06:06,278 Who the hell are you? 119 00:06:08,455 --> 00:06:10,413 Thought that would've been obvious. 120 00:06:13,547 --> 00:06:14,591 I'm you. 121 00:06:21,468 --> 00:06:23,121 PIKE: Space. 122 00:06:24,514 --> 00:06:26,429 The final frontier. 123 00:06:28,388 --> 00:06:31,869 These are the voyages of the starshipEnterprise. 124 00:06:34,176 --> 00:06:36,004 Its five-year mission: 125 00:06:36,047 --> 00:06:39,007 to explore strange new worlds... 126 00:06:41,313 --> 00:06:43,707 ...to seek out new life 127 00:06:43,751 --> 00:06:46,188 and new civilizations, 128 00:06:47,407 --> 00:06:51,454 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 129 00:06:51,498 --> 00:06:54,109 ♪ 130 00:07:21,658 --> 00:07:23,704 ♪ 131 00:07:47,728 --> 00:07:49,773 ♪ 132 00:08:16,713 --> 00:08:18,236 Sorry. 133 00:08:19,281 --> 00:08:21,849 It's just, this room brings back a lot of memories. 134 00:08:21,892 --> 00:08:23,198 Is this some kind of... 135 00:08:23,241 --> 00:08:25,113 Joke? No. 136 00:08:26,114 --> 00:08:27,289 How am I supposed to believe... 137 00:08:27,332 --> 00:08:29,030 That I'm really you? 138 00:08:29,073 --> 00:08:30,597 You ever gonna let me get a word in edgewise? 139 00:08:30,640 --> 00:08:32,163 I knew you were going to say that. 140 00:08:32,207 --> 00:08:33,513 Does that help? 141 00:08:34,557 --> 00:08:36,124 I've been doing this long enough 142 00:08:36,167 --> 00:08:38,343 that I'm not just gonna take the word of somebody 143 00:08:38,387 --> 00:08:41,346 who shows up in my cabin and says he's future me. 144 00:08:42,304 --> 00:08:43,392 Mm. 145 00:08:45,437 --> 00:08:47,918 Your first pony was named Sir Neighs-a-Lot. 146 00:08:47,962 --> 00:08:49,877 He broke his leg in a rainstorm. Your parents 147 00:08:49,920 --> 00:08:51,966 had to put him down, and you cried for a week. 148 00:08:52,009 --> 00:08:53,881 Ever tell anybody that? 149 00:08:55,535 --> 00:08:57,580 It's hard when your tragic backstory starts with... 150 00:08:57,624 --> 00:08:59,408 A silly name. 151 00:08:59,451 --> 00:09:00,627 Sorry. 152 00:09:00,670 --> 00:09:01,715 Look... 153 00:09:02,672 --> 00:09:04,456 I'm here because that letter you're about to write 154 00:09:04,500 --> 00:09:06,415 is going to wreck the future. 155 00:09:10,332 --> 00:09:11,551 How, though? 156 00:09:13,248 --> 00:09:14,510 Wh... 157 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:16,251 W-Why? 158 00:09:16,294 --> 00:09:20,037 Two cadets die in that accident seven years from now. 159 00:09:20,081 --> 00:09:21,430 Maat is one of them. 160 00:09:22,605 --> 00:09:23,911 You're trying to figure out 161 00:09:23,954 --> 00:09:26,870 how to save the cadets and yourself. 162 00:09:26,914 --> 00:09:28,263 And you do. 163 00:09:28,306 --> 00:09:29,786 We do. 164 00:09:29,830 --> 00:09:31,832 You write to all of them, 165 00:09:31,875 --> 00:09:33,616 tell them not to be there that day. 166 00:09:33,660 --> 00:09:35,879 But like so much of this time-bending stuff, 167 00:09:35,923 --> 00:09:37,011 there are, uh... 168 00:09:38,273 --> 00:09:40,188 ...unforeseen consequences. 169 00:09:40,231 --> 00:09:42,146 Well, how bad can it be 170 00:09:42,190 --> 00:09:45,062 if I figure out a way to save all the cadets and myself? 171 00:09:45,106 --> 00:09:47,891 Hell, isn't you standing here evidence that I pull it off? 172 00:09:47,935 --> 00:09:49,023 Yes. 173 00:09:50,459 --> 00:09:51,765 And that's the problem. 174 00:09:51,808 --> 00:09:54,898 Causality is complex. 175 00:09:54,942 --> 00:09:56,465 The letter is just the first domino 176 00:09:56,508 --> 00:09:58,075 to fall in a chain reaction of events 177 00:09:58,119 --> 00:10:01,209 that leads to catastrophic results. 178 00:10:01,252 --> 00:10:02,689 It alters the future 179 00:10:02,732 --> 00:10:05,735 in ways that we never intended to change. 180 00:10:05,779 --> 00:10:08,259 You sound like one of those Klingon monks from Boreth. 181 00:10:08,303 --> 00:10:09,826 Who do you think sent me? 182 00:10:09,870 --> 00:10:12,786 They gave me something to show you. 183 00:10:16,964 --> 00:10:19,662 Is that what I think it is? 184 00:10:19,706 --> 00:10:21,316 A time crystal. 185 00:10:21,359 --> 00:10:24,101 It will show you the effects of changing your fate. 186 00:10:25,059 --> 00:10:26,626 This is serious. 187 00:10:28,366 --> 00:10:30,368 This is "end of the world" stuff. 188 00:10:31,848 --> 00:10:34,416 I know that you would never 189 00:10:34,459 --> 00:10:37,114 put your own fate before the fate of the galaxy. 190 00:10:39,421 --> 00:10:41,075 And that's how I convinced the Klingons 191 00:10:41,118 --> 00:10:42,424 to let me show you instead. 192 00:10:42,467 --> 00:10:45,949 Instead of what? 193 00:10:46,950 --> 00:10:48,648 You know the Klingons. 194 00:10:49,649 --> 00:10:51,781 Nothing they wouldn't rather solve with a bat'leth. 195 00:11:19,809 --> 00:11:21,811 Hi... 196 00:11:23,987 --> 00:11:25,336 Captain? 197 00:11:25,380 --> 00:11:27,034 Uh, sorry. 198 00:11:27,077 --> 00:11:28,949 Wh-What was I saying? 199 00:11:28,992 --> 00:11:31,603 Um, that since the age of wooden ships, 200 00:11:31,647 --> 00:11:33,214 all shipmasters 201 00:11:33,257 --> 00:11:36,043 have had a happy privilege of... 202 00:11:36,086 --> 00:11:37,261 Right. 203 00:11:38,393 --> 00:11:41,657 Um, I assume I was-I was talking about weddings? 204 00:11:41,701 --> 00:11:43,224 Yeah? 205 00:11:43,267 --> 00:11:46,270 Which we get to perform, as captains 206 00:11:46,314 --> 00:11:48,490 on-on ships. 207 00:11:48,533 --> 00:11:50,231 So... 208 00:11:50,274 --> 00:11:51,711 We take you... 209 00:11:53,103 --> 00:11:56,019 ...and-and you... uh... 210 00:11:56,063 --> 00:11:58,021 A-and you... 211 00:11:59,240 --> 00:12:00,763 ...both want to get married. 212 00:12:00,807 --> 00:12:02,156 -So... -[alarm blaring] 213 00:12:02,199 --> 00:12:03,374 COMPUTER: All decks, red alert. 214 00:12:03,418 --> 00:12:05,202 Repeat, all decks, red alert. 215 00:12:06,116 --> 00:12:08,075 Thank God. 216 00:12:09,511 --> 00:12:11,948 SPOCK: Number One to Captain Pike. 217 00:12:11,992 --> 00:12:14,037 Outpost Four reports they are under attack 218 00:12:14,081 --> 00:12:17,214 by a space vessel, identity unknown. 219 00:12:17,258 --> 00:12:19,869 Copy, Mr. Spock. 220 00:12:19,913 --> 00:12:21,305 On my way. 221 00:12:21,349 --> 00:12:23,438 [boatswain's whistle blows] 222 00:12:28,008 --> 00:12:30,619 What's the situation, Mr. Spock? 223 00:12:30,662 --> 00:12:32,926 Lieutenant Uhura can brief you. 224 00:12:38,540 --> 00:12:41,543 Outpost Four reported under attack, sir. 225 00:12:41,586 --> 00:12:43,806 Then message terminates. 226 00:12:55,687 --> 00:12:57,385 Any word from Two or Three? 227 00:12:58,647 --> 00:13:00,475 Two has not responded to our hails. 228 00:13:00,518 --> 00:13:01,824 And Three has also gone silent. 229 00:13:01,868 --> 00:13:03,608 How far out are we, Erica? 230 00:13:03,652 --> 00:13:05,654 Eight minutes from Outpost Four at this velocity, sir. 231 00:13:05,697 --> 00:13:07,830 Did Outpost Four say anything else about the attacking vessel? 232 00:13:07,874 --> 00:13:09,658 No identification, sir. 233 00:13:09,701 --> 00:13:12,487 ORTEGAS: I'm guessing it's the same attackers, sir. 234 00:13:12,530 --> 00:13:14,358 The Romulans. 235 00:13:21,322 --> 00:13:23,672 Let's not make guesses just yet. 236 00:13:23,715 --> 00:13:25,630 I'd like to avoid a war if I can. 237 00:13:26,588 --> 00:13:28,895 Maintain course. Alert me when we're two minutes out. 238 00:13:28,938 --> 00:13:31,158 Mr. Spock, could you join me in the ready room, please. 239 00:13:31,201 --> 00:13:33,116 2266. 240 00:13:34,552 --> 00:13:36,337 Seven years into the future. 241 00:13:37,294 --> 00:13:39,427 I do not understand. 242 00:13:39,470 --> 00:13:41,211 Is this one of your human jokes? 243 00:13:41,255 --> 00:13:42,822 I'm serious, Spock. This is... 244 00:13:43,997 --> 00:13:46,086 Well, it's time crystal stuff. 245 00:13:46,129 --> 00:13:47,870 Approaching this logically, 246 00:13:47,914 --> 00:13:49,959 time travel seems a less likely solution 247 00:13:50,003 --> 00:13:52,092 than that you are compromised mentally. 248 00:13:52,135 --> 00:13:55,443 And as your first officer, in these circumstances, 249 00:13:55,486 --> 00:13:56,966 it is my job to assume command. 250 00:13:57,010 --> 00:13:59,708 I agree. If I was mentally compromised. 251 00:13:59,751 --> 00:14:01,101 But I am not. 252 00:14:02,537 --> 00:14:04,844 So, what's the logical solution? 253 00:14:04,887 --> 00:14:06,410 Perhaps the doctor could do a full scan. 254 00:14:06,454 --> 00:14:07,890 Why don't we try a mind meld? 255 00:14:07,934 --> 00:14:10,110 That way you'll know if I'm lying or not. 256 00:14:21,469 --> 00:14:24,298 My mind to your mind. 257 00:14:24,341 --> 00:14:27,867 My thoughts to your thoughts. 258 00:14:35,352 --> 00:14:37,528 [screaming] 259 00:14:38,921 --> 00:14:40,314 You... 260 00:14:40,357 --> 00:14:43,317 carry the weight of a terrible future, Chris. 261 00:14:44,318 --> 00:14:47,190 The accident in question was six months ago. 262 00:14:49,192 --> 00:14:50,933 In this timeline, 263 00:14:50,977 --> 00:14:54,241 there were no cadets at the reactor incident to save. 264 00:14:54,284 --> 00:14:55,503 No one was even hurt. 265 00:14:55,546 --> 00:14:57,461 I need your help, Spock. 266 00:14:57,505 --> 00:15:00,464 I was sent forward to this moment in time for a reason. 267 00:15:00,508 --> 00:15:01,857 We have to figure out why. 268 00:15:01,901 --> 00:15:03,598 I would posit that in this present, 269 00:15:03,641 --> 00:15:05,469 you were never injured in the training accident, 270 00:15:05,513 --> 00:15:07,776 thus, you remained captain of the Enterprise, 271 00:15:07,819 --> 00:15:09,299 putting you in charge at a crucial moment 272 00:15:09,343 --> 00:15:10,997 in the ship's existence. 273 00:15:11,040 --> 00:15:13,738 A moment where the whole future hangs in the balance. 274 00:15:13,782 --> 00:15:15,262 All we can surmise 275 00:15:15,305 --> 00:15:16,872 is that, in the prime future, 276 00:15:16,916 --> 00:15:19,048 some other captain of the Enterprise 277 00:15:19,092 --> 00:15:20,571 must have commanded it differently. 278 00:15:20,615 --> 00:15:23,313 Thus, it is imperative you do not change 279 00:15:23,357 --> 00:15:24,924 what you would normally do on the ship. 280 00:15:24,967 --> 00:15:26,969 I thought we were trying to avoid a terrible future. 281 00:15:27,013 --> 00:15:29,972 We are trying to discover why this future is, 282 00:15:30,016 --> 00:15:32,932 in the estimation of your older self, worse... 283 00:15:32,975 --> 00:15:35,456 So the only way to discover the terrible future... 284 00:15:36,936 --> 00:15:38,024 ...is to live it. 285 00:15:48,295 --> 00:15:50,906 ORTEGAS: Enterprise is in position and holding, sir. 286 00:15:50,950 --> 00:15:52,603 Just out of weapons range. 287 00:15:53,865 --> 00:15:55,302 Detecting a fair amount 288 00:15:55,345 --> 00:15:56,781 of debris, but no sign of any attacking ship. 289 00:15:56,825 --> 00:15:58,392 Let's triple check. 290 00:15:58,435 --> 00:16:00,133 Nyota, see if there are any other Federation ships 291 00:16:00,176 --> 00:16:01,786 in the vicinity, in case we need backup. 292 00:16:01,830 --> 00:16:03,963 The Farragutis closest. 293 00:16:04,006 --> 00:16:05,051 A couple hours away. 294 00:16:06,835 --> 00:16:09,838 That's La'An's ship, sir. 295 00:16:10,926 --> 00:16:12,972 Yes. I'd forgotten. 296 00:16:15,800 --> 00:16:17,454 Sir, we're being hailed. 297 00:16:17,498 --> 00:16:20,327 It's the outpost. Audio only. 298 00:16:20,370 --> 00:16:22,938 AL-SALAH: Enterprise, can you read me? 299 00:16:22,982 --> 00:16:25,158 This is Commander Hansen Al-Salah. 300 00:16:26,202 --> 00:16:27,943 This is Pike. What's your status? 301 00:16:27,987 --> 00:16:30,815 Outposts Two, Three and Eight are gone. 302 00:16:30,859 --> 00:16:33,383 Unknown weapon completely destroyed. 303 00:16:33,427 --> 00:16:35,559 We had our deflector shields on maximum. 304 00:16:35,603 --> 00:16:37,083 Hit by enormous power. 305 00:16:37,126 --> 00:16:39,781 First attack blew through our shields. 306 00:16:39,824 --> 00:16:43,698 If they hit us again with our deflectors gone... 307 00:16:43,741 --> 00:16:45,352 Do you read me,Enterprise? 308 00:16:45,395 --> 00:16:47,397 What hit you, Commander? What vessel? Can you identify? 309 00:16:47,441 --> 00:16:48,659 Negative. 310 00:16:48,703 --> 00:16:50,705 It all happened so fast. 311 00:16:50,748 --> 00:16:53,012 And it seems to have disappeared somehow. 312 00:16:53,055 --> 00:16:55,144 Switching to visual. 313 00:16:55,188 --> 00:16:58,713 Enterprise, can you see? 314 00:16:58,756 --> 00:17:00,715 My command post here-- 315 00:17:00,758 --> 00:17:03,413 we're a mile deep, on an asteroid, 316 00:17:03,457 --> 00:17:05,981 -[alarm blaring] -almost solid iron, 317 00:17:06,025 --> 00:17:08,375 and even through our deflectors, it did this. 318 00:17:08,418 --> 00:17:09,463 Can you see? 319 00:17:09,506 --> 00:17:11,508 We see, Hansen. 320 00:17:11,552 --> 00:17:12,727 Was your son with you? 321 00:17:12,770 --> 00:17:14,729 No, thank God. 322 00:17:16,818 --> 00:17:18,472 What can you tell us about the attacker? 323 00:17:18,515 --> 00:17:19,908 No identity. 324 00:17:19,951 --> 00:17:22,302 Only a glimpse of... 325 00:17:22,345 --> 00:17:24,434 Then it fired something at us. 326 00:17:24,478 --> 00:17:26,436 High-energy plasma. 327 00:17:26,480 --> 00:17:28,743 Fantastic power. 328 00:17:30,397 --> 00:17:32,834 Vessel seems to have disappeared, 329 00:17:32,877 --> 00:17:34,575 but it is out there somewhere. 330 00:17:34,618 --> 00:17:37,621 [panting] Enterprise, 331 00:17:37,665 --> 00:17:39,797 there's something's on our sensors moving fast. 332 00:17:39,841 --> 00:17:40,798 Send us your signal. 333 00:17:40,842 --> 00:17:42,757 Switching. 334 00:17:42,800 --> 00:17:45,673 Enterprise, can you see, in the center of my screen? 335 00:17:45,716 --> 00:17:47,588 -Phasers? -Still out of range, sir. 336 00:17:47,631 --> 00:17:49,155 We're out of range, Commander. Do you have weapons? 337 00:17:49,198 --> 00:17:50,591 Negative. Phasers gone. 338 00:17:50,634 --> 00:17:51,809 Weapon crew are all dead. 339 00:17:51,853 --> 00:17:53,333 Hail them. Warn that ship off. 340 00:17:53,376 --> 00:17:55,509 I'm trying. They're not acknowledging us. 341 00:18:01,515 --> 00:18:02,907 Aah! 342 00:18:25,060 --> 00:18:27,280 Interesting how they became visible for just a moment. 343 00:18:27,323 --> 00:18:28,890 Perhaps necessary to use weapons. 344 00:18:28,933 --> 00:18:32,763 Sir. We have to find a way to engage them. 345 00:18:32,807 --> 00:18:34,504 We need something to follow, Lieutenant. 346 00:18:34,548 --> 00:18:35,810 We have no visuals. 347 00:18:35,853 --> 00:18:38,160 Analyzing their movement patterns now. 348 00:18:38,204 --> 00:18:39,857 Give me a moment. 349 00:18:43,426 --> 00:18:45,559 Sir? Incoming warp signature. 350 00:18:45,602 --> 00:18:47,343 We're being hailed. 351 00:18:48,388 --> 00:18:50,477 It's one of ours. The Farragut. 352 00:18:50,520 --> 00:18:52,348 La'An's ship? 353 00:18:52,392 --> 00:18:54,263 -Who's hailing us? -UHURA: Their captain. 354 00:18:54,307 --> 00:18:55,786 James Kirk. 355 00:18:57,527 --> 00:18:58,615 Sam's brother? 356 00:19:00,182 --> 00:19:02,184 Uh... I mean, uh... 357 00:19:02,228 --> 00:19:03,533 On screen. 358 00:19:05,361 --> 00:19:07,798 Enterprise,this is Captain James T. Kirk 359 00:19:07,842 --> 00:19:11,237 of the USS Farragut, offering assistance. 360 00:19:13,848 --> 00:19:15,676 Christopher Pike. Good to see you, Captain. 361 00:19:15,719 --> 00:19:18,069 We received Outpost Four's distress signal 362 00:19:18,113 --> 00:19:20,289 and pushed warp nine for as long as we safely could. 363 00:19:20,333 --> 00:19:21,508 Do we know who did this? 364 00:19:21,551 --> 00:19:22,944 We have a pretty good idea. 365 00:19:22,987 --> 00:19:24,641 We're trying to determine, conclusively. 366 00:19:25,599 --> 00:19:26,643 I may have a lead, sir. 367 00:19:26,687 --> 00:19:28,471 The ship in question 368 00:19:28,515 --> 00:19:30,212 appears to have a kind of cloaking device. 369 00:19:30,256 --> 00:19:32,562 But they still have a detectable gravitational presence. 370 00:19:32,606 --> 00:19:34,912 So, can we track it, Commander...? 371 00:19:34,956 --> 00:19:35,957 Spock. 372 00:19:36,000 --> 00:19:37,567 Theoretically, yes. 373 00:19:37,611 --> 00:19:39,656 By detecting the microlensing of background stars 374 00:19:39,700 --> 00:19:41,310 we can determine an approximate location. 375 00:19:41,354 --> 00:19:42,877 Impressive, Mr. Spock. 376 00:19:42,920 --> 00:19:43,921 Where's the intruder now? 377 00:19:46,141 --> 00:19:48,839 He has changed heading. At a very leisurely maneuver. 378 00:19:48,883 --> 00:19:51,102 -They may not be aware of us. -How can that be true? 379 00:19:51,146 --> 00:19:52,756 They had to decloak to fire. 380 00:19:52,800 --> 00:19:54,497 Their device may work both ways: 381 00:19:54,541 --> 00:19:56,195 it makes them invisible to our sensors, 382 00:19:56,238 --> 00:19:58,371 but requires a massive amount of energy. 383 00:19:58,414 --> 00:20:00,024 They are likely flying blind, 384 00:20:00,068 --> 00:20:01,591 without enough power to run their scanners. 385 00:20:01,635 --> 00:20:04,507 So, we can't see them but they can't see us. 386 00:20:09,730 --> 00:20:12,385 His heading is now 1-1-1, mark 1-4. 387 00:20:12,428 --> 00:20:14,300 The exact heading a Romulan vessel would take 388 00:20:14,343 --> 00:20:15,953 toward the Neutral Zone and home. 389 00:20:15,997 --> 00:20:19,043 Sir, it's the Romulans. 390 00:20:19,087 --> 00:20:20,306 We have to take them out. 391 00:20:20,349 --> 00:20:21,655 We can't enter the Neutral Zone. 392 00:20:21,698 --> 00:20:23,004 Starfleet is clear on this. 393 00:20:23,047 --> 00:20:24,397 We do, that's considered an act of war. 394 00:20:24,440 --> 00:20:26,094 They've destroyed three of our outposts. 395 00:20:26,137 --> 00:20:27,617 That's not an act of war? 396 00:20:27,661 --> 00:20:29,184 We attack the Romulans without authorization, 397 00:20:29,228 --> 00:20:30,794 the Federation will consider us expendable. 398 00:20:30,838 --> 00:20:32,666 KIRK: We do have another option. 399 00:20:32,709 --> 00:20:34,145 We can shadow the ship. 400 00:20:34,189 --> 00:20:36,757 Follow a parallel course, to buy us some time. 401 00:20:36,800 --> 00:20:39,107 -Not an intercept course, sir? -No. 402 00:20:39,150 --> 00:20:40,456 The captain is right. 403 00:20:40,500 --> 00:20:41,805 That would be a declaration of war. 404 00:20:41,849 --> 00:20:42,850 But ifEnterprise andFarragut 405 00:20:42,893 --> 00:20:44,025 match course and speed 406 00:20:44,068 --> 00:20:45,592 with the enemy ship, exactly, 407 00:20:45,635 --> 00:20:46,984 move for move, 408 00:20:47,028 --> 00:20:48,812 they might think we're just a reflection. 409 00:20:48,856 --> 00:20:50,379 Echoes on their sensors. 410 00:20:50,423 --> 00:20:51,946 That way we won't lose them 411 00:20:51,989 --> 00:20:54,514 while we wait to hear back from Starfleet. 412 00:20:54,557 --> 00:20:56,690 Let's start shadowing them. 413 00:20:56,733 --> 00:20:58,996 Uhura, send a message to Starfleet. 414 00:20:59,040 --> 00:21:01,390 Ask for permission to engage the Romulans. 415 00:21:01,434 --> 00:21:02,913 Captain Kirk, we'll be talking. 416 00:21:02,957 --> 00:21:05,176 I look forward to it. Kirk out. 417 00:21:08,615 --> 00:21:11,487 Get Sam Kirk up here, ASAP. 418 00:21:11,531 --> 00:21:14,534 Am I off the record here, sir? 419 00:21:15,926 --> 00:21:18,015 Jim was always at the top of his class. 420 00:21:18,059 --> 00:21:21,584 He's smart and highly skilled, obviously, 421 00:21:21,628 --> 00:21:24,326 but he's not above relying on charm 422 00:21:24,370 --> 00:21:25,849 or even luck. 423 00:21:25,893 --> 00:21:27,851 Sounds like a wild card. 424 00:21:27,895 --> 00:21:29,288 A whole deck of 'em. 425 00:21:30,245 --> 00:21:32,813 He doesn't like to take the path everyone else does. 426 00:21:32,856 --> 00:21:35,468 And he doesn't like to lose. 427 00:21:39,080 --> 00:21:43,084 Should we be worried that he's going to start a war? 428 00:21:45,391 --> 00:21:48,872 Look, I'm not gonna say that Jim isn't a pain in the ass. 429 00:21:48,916 --> 00:21:51,092 He is. He's a huge pain in the ass. 430 00:21:51,135 --> 00:21:53,224 But the truth is, 431 00:21:53,268 --> 00:21:56,140 he's as fine a captain as Starfleet has. 432 00:21:57,141 --> 00:21:58,795 -Okay. Good to know. -Like I said, 433 00:21:58,839 --> 00:22:01,276 he does like to bend the rules sometimes. 434 00:22:01,320 --> 00:22:03,974 No, more like all the time. 435 00:22:05,193 --> 00:22:07,108 SPOCK: Captain, can you come to the bridge? 436 00:22:07,151 --> 00:22:08,675 There is something you should see. 437 00:22:09,589 --> 00:22:10,894 UHURA: There's a comet ahead, 438 00:22:10,938 --> 00:22:12,287 and its trail is reflecting a signal 439 00:22:12,331 --> 00:22:14,115 on an unused EM frequency. 440 00:22:14,158 --> 00:22:17,031 It is encoded. Mr. Spock is trying to decipher. 441 00:22:17,074 --> 00:22:19,207 But we think it might be from the enemy ship. 442 00:22:20,251 --> 00:22:23,124 They cut off transmission, but we managed to make a copy. 443 00:22:24,168 --> 00:22:25,909 I think it's the feed from their bridge, sir. 444 00:22:25,953 --> 00:22:29,217 So, we're finally going to see what the Romulans look like. 445 00:22:30,218 --> 00:22:31,959 Put it on screen, please, Mr. Spock. 446 00:22:39,096 --> 00:22:41,534 ♪ 447 00:23:11,477 --> 00:23:12,608 PIKE: Captain Kirk, 448 00:23:12,652 --> 00:23:14,044 welcome aboard the Enterprise. 449 00:23:14,088 --> 00:23:15,089 Thanks, Captain Pike. 450 00:23:15,132 --> 00:23:16,395 Sam. 451 00:23:20,877 --> 00:23:21,922 Quite the ship you got here. 452 00:23:21,965 --> 00:23:23,227 He's jealous. 453 00:23:23,271 --> 00:23:24,620 [chuckling] 454 00:23:27,362 --> 00:23:29,146 Well, we're not gonna get out of this problem 455 00:23:29,190 --> 00:23:31,453 by not talking about it. 456 00:23:31,497 --> 00:23:33,150 Agreed. 457 00:23:33,194 --> 00:23:35,979 I'd like to hear what Mr. Spock has to say for himself. 458 00:23:36,023 --> 00:23:37,459 I assure you, Lieutenant, 459 00:23:37,503 --> 00:23:39,461 the similarities between Vulcans and Romulans 460 00:23:39,505 --> 00:23:41,071 came as a surprise to me. 461 00:23:41,115 --> 00:23:42,377 Perhaps even more so than you. 462 00:23:42,421 --> 00:23:44,335 It does seem suspicious. 463 00:23:44,379 --> 00:23:45,728 Not the similarity itself, 464 00:23:45,772 --> 00:23:47,077 but that we should discover it right now. 465 00:23:47,121 --> 00:23:48,818 What are you suggesting? 466 00:23:48,862 --> 00:23:50,341 Well, it's no secret that the Vulcans and the humans 467 00:23:50,385 --> 00:23:51,995 are in alliance. 468 00:23:52,039 --> 00:23:54,389 Perhaps the Romulans allowed us to see that transmission 469 00:23:54,433 --> 00:23:56,522 in hopes that it would sow discord 470 00:23:56,565 --> 00:23:59,046 -among us. -ORTEGAS: Even if we ignore 471 00:23:59,089 --> 00:24:00,482 the pointy-eared elephant in the room, 472 00:24:00,526 --> 00:24:02,702 we have another problem to worry about. 473 00:24:02,745 --> 00:24:04,051 We're going to lose our prey. 474 00:24:04,094 --> 00:24:05,531 MITCHELL: The Romulans are on a bearing 475 00:24:05,574 --> 00:24:07,358 to return to the Neutral Zone in an hour. 476 00:24:07,402 --> 00:24:08,795 KIRK: I don't think we can wait. 477 00:24:08,838 --> 00:24:10,492 We have to make a choice here. 478 00:24:10,536 --> 00:24:11,928 SPOCK: Say we do make that choice. 479 00:24:11,972 --> 00:24:13,321 Their plasma weapon 480 00:24:13,364 --> 00:24:14,888 can still slice through our shields. 481 00:24:14,931 --> 00:24:16,890 That, in conjunction with their cloaking device, 482 00:24:16,933 --> 00:24:18,369 gives them a tactical advantage. 483 00:24:18,413 --> 00:24:20,502 Even against our ships working in tandem. 484 00:24:20,546 --> 00:24:22,286 M'BENGA: Working in tandem for what? 485 00:24:22,330 --> 00:24:23,853 To destroy them? 486 00:24:25,159 --> 00:24:26,900 Say we're lucky enough to do that. 487 00:24:26,943 --> 00:24:29,685 Isn't that, technically, 488 00:24:29,729 --> 00:24:30,991 an act of war? 489 00:24:31,034 --> 00:24:32,993 ORTEGAS: I hate to say it, Doc, 490 00:24:33,036 --> 00:24:34,690 but they started it. 491 00:24:34,734 --> 00:24:36,257 This isn't a schoolyard. 492 00:24:36,300 --> 00:24:38,477 Billions of lives are at stake here. 493 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:41,697 Which is why I want to hear everyone's opinion 494 00:24:41,741 --> 00:24:43,438 before we take any action. 495 00:24:44,831 --> 00:24:48,008 -I vote against war. -ORTEGAS: So do I. 496 00:24:48,051 --> 00:24:50,793 I just think that means killing Romulans. 497 00:24:53,492 --> 00:24:55,668 Captain, your thoughts? 498 00:24:58,409 --> 00:25:00,063 What happens when they return to Romulus 499 00:25:00,107 --> 00:25:01,587 and tell their leaders 500 00:25:01,630 --> 00:25:03,806 that the Federation won't even fight back? 501 00:25:04,764 --> 00:25:06,635 I'm starting to lean toward attack. 502 00:25:06,679 --> 00:25:09,769 If we allow them to destroy our outposts with no repercussions, 503 00:25:09,812 --> 00:25:11,292 we run the risk of war. 504 00:25:11,335 --> 00:25:13,381 Have to believe there's another way forward. 505 00:25:13,424 --> 00:25:15,078 I think we should attack. 506 00:25:16,384 --> 00:25:17,603 Mr. Spock? 507 00:25:17,646 --> 00:25:18,995 SPOCK: If the Romulans 508 00:25:19,039 --> 00:25:20,606 are an offshoot of my Vulcan blood, 509 00:25:20,649 --> 00:25:21,998 which I believe, 510 00:25:22,042 --> 00:25:23,957 then attack is indeed the only option. 511 00:25:24,000 --> 00:25:25,436 Vulcan, like Earth, 512 00:25:25,480 --> 00:25:27,438 had its aggressive colonizing period. 513 00:25:27,482 --> 00:25:29,702 Savage, even by human standards. 514 00:25:29,745 --> 00:25:32,574 If the Romulans retain this martial philosophy, 515 00:25:32,618 --> 00:25:35,185 then weakness is something we dare not show. 516 00:25:36,360 --> 00:25:37,753 ORTEGAS: Well, 517 00:25:37,797 --> 00:25:39,233 if Spock and I can agree, 518 00:25:39,276 --> 00:25:40,887 then there's hope for all of us. 519 00:25:40,930 --> 00:25:42,758 We don't all agree. 520 00:25:44,630 --> 00:25:46,283 KIRK: Hold a moment. Captain Pike, 521 00:25:46,327 --> 00:25:48,198 that comet we're approaching 522 00:25:48,242 --> 00:25:50,679 might just be the alternative that you've been looking for. 523 00:25:50,723 --> 00:25:54,553 Mr. Spock, can you put up the trajectory on screen, please? 524 00:25:54,596 --> 00:25:56,032 Currently, the Romulan ship 525 00:25:56,076 --> 00:25:57,512 is headed for the comet's tail. 526 00:25:57,556 --> 00:25:58,992 Now, I know that they're invisible 527 00:25:59,035 --> 00:26:00,994 and we can't lock on to their exact position. 528 00:26:01,037 --> 00:26:03,431 But the second they go through that, 529 00:26:03,474 --> 00:26:05,607 particle distortion will reveal their location. 530 00:26:05,651 --> 00:26:07,827 And we'll be flanking them on either side. 531 00:26:07,870 --> 00:26:10,264 They'll be pendent and we'll be able to get weapons locked. 532 00:26:10,307 --> 00:26:12,266 Good plan, Captain. 533 00:26:13,789 --> 00:26:17,663 Captain's personal log, stardate 1709.2. 534 00:26:17,706 --> 00:26:20,796 Per Captain Kirk's plan, we are mounting a pincer move. 535 00:26:20,840 --> 00:26:22,842 Our two ships will slowly drift closer 536 00:26:22,885 --> 00:26:25,061 as the Romulans remain unaware. 537 00:26:25,105 --> 00:26:26,759 When they pass through the comet's tail 538 00:26:26,802 --> 00:26:28,325 giving us their exact location, 539 00:26:28,369 --> 00:26:30,371 we will be in weapons range. 540 00:26:31,328 --> 00:26:33,243 Kirk, however, has agreed to my plan 541 00:26:33,287 --> 00:26:35,637 to neutralize, not destroy, the Bird-of-Prey, 542 00:26:35,681 --> 00:26:38,161 leaving open the possibility of dialogue. 543 00:26:38,205 --> 00:26:40,468 And yet I remain concerned 544 00:26:40,511 --> 00:26:44,298 this brash, young Starfleet captain follows his own rules. 545 00:26:45,255 --> 00:26:46,648 I can't help but wonder, 546 00:26:46,692 --> 00:26:48,911 is Kirk the reason I was sent here? 547 00:26:48,955 --> 00:26:50,870 If I wasn't here to stop him, 548 00:26:50,913 --> 00:26:52,654 would we be lead into a war? 549 00:26:52,698 --> 00:26:55,091 Ortegas, maintain present course, but be ready. 550 00:26:55,135 --> 00:26:58,617 I'll keep my foot over the gas, just in case. 551 00:27:00,270 --> 00:27:02,142 SPOCK: Still tracking the gravitational presence 552 00:27:02,185 --> 00:27:03,926 of the Romulans. 553 00:27:03,970 --> 00:27:05,885 Their trajectory remains unchanged. 554 00:27:05,928 --> 00:27:07,451 Holding position. 555 00:27:07,495 --> 00:27:08,670 Let us know when you see them, Enterprise. 556 00:27:08,714 --> 00:27:10,498 We're passing through the tail. 557 00:27:10,541 --> 00:27:12,456 Any second now. 558 00:27:21,988 --> 00:27:23,685 [indistinct chatter over comm] 559 00:27:26,514 --> 00:27:28,124 Something isn't right. 560 00:27:28,168 --> 00:27:30,344 The captain is correct. We should have seen them by now. 561 00:27:30,387 --> 00:27:31,171 KIRK: Enterprise, 562 00:27:31,214 --> 00:27:32,912 I don't like this. 563 00:27:32,955 --> 00:27:34,522 SPOCK: Reading gravitational signature again. 564 00:27:34,565 --> 00:27:35,915 It's behind the Farragut. 565 00:27:35,958 --> 00:27:38,308 -Kirk, get out of there! -Red Alert! 566 00:27:38,352 --> 00:27:39,919 Red Alert. Erica, close that distance 567 00:27:39,962 --> 00:27:41,181 as fast as you can. 568 00:27:41,224 --> 00:27:43,009 Attack pattern Tiberius 4. 569 00:27:51,234 --> 00:27:52,714 Get behind them. 570 00:27:59,112 --> 00:28:00,461 Fire! 571 00:28:02,245 --> 00:28:03,725 [grunting] 572 00:28:15,084 --> 00:28:17,521 [alarms blaring] 573 00:28:20,437 --> 00:28:22,178 Fire phasers, Captain. 574 00:28:22,222 --> 00:28:23,832 We're out of range. We're just as likely to hit you as them. 575 00:28:23,876 --> 00:28:25,225 Maybe you'll draw their fire. 576 00:28:25,268 --> 00:28:27,314 Mitchell, full phasers, now. 577 00:28:33,276 --> 00:28:35,235 Holy... We actually clipped them. 578 00:28:35,278 --> 00:28:36,671 Nice shooting, Jenna. 579 00:28:36,715 --> 00:28:38,020 Nyota, hail them. I want them focused on us. 580 00:28:38,064 --> 00:28:39,805 Hailing, sir. 581 00:28:39,848 --> 00:28:41,632 Keep firing. 582 00:28:51,642 --> 00:28:52,861 MITCHELL: They're firing their plasma weapon. 583 00:28:53,775 --> 00:28:55,298 Brace for impact! 584 00:29:01,565 --> 00:29:03,959 Damage to Decks Six, Seven, and Nine. 585 00:29:04,003 --> 00:29:05,744 And weapon control is down. 586 00:29:05,787 --> 00:29:07,528 That should have destroyed us. How are we still standing? 587 00:29:07,571 --> 00:29:08,747 SPOCK: They were shooting at a distance. 588 00:29:08,790 --> 00:29:10,096 Perhaps their plasma weapon 589 00:29:10,139 --> 00:29:11,619 is less effective when fired long range. 590 00:29:11,662 --> 00:29:12,707 Status of the Farragut? 591 00:29:12,751 --> 00:29:14,491 Critical. 592 00:29:14,535 --> 00:29:16,537 They will lose life support inside of five minutes. 593 00:29:16,580 --> 00:29:18,234 I can get us there in 30 seconds. 594 00:29:18,278 --> 00:29:20,193 Pike to transporter. Get the pads warmed up, Chief. 595 00:29:20,236 --> 00:29:21,803 We're about to test their upper limits. 596 00:29:24,719 --> 00:29:27,461 Clear the pads. There's one more group behind us. 597 00:29:28,592 --> 00:29:30,943 [sighs] Am I glad to see you. 598 00:29:32,771 --> 00:29:34,598 Oh, um... 599 00:29:34,642 --> 00:29:36,862 I didn't know you were a hugger, Lieutenant. 600 00:29:36,905 --> 00:29:38,777 Oh, Commander. 601 00:29:39,995 --> 00:29:41,736 Or have you forgotten? 602 00:29:41,780 --> 00:29:42,824 I d... Of course I haven't. 603 00:29:42,868 --> 00:29:44,347 Uh, uh, speaking of... 604 00:29:44,391 --> 00:29:46,262 when's the last time you've talked to Una? 605 00:29:48,003 --> 00:29:50,527 Well, I-I can't talk to her. 606 00:29:50,571 --> 00:29:51,746 No one can. It... 607 00:29:53,443 --> 00:29:54,793 She's not allowed contact. 608 00:29:54,836 --> 00:29:56,664 Of course. 609 00:29:56,707 --> 00:29:58,579 [trilling] 610 00:29:58,622 --> 00:29:59,667 KIRK: Captain Pike. 611 00:29:59,710 --> 00:30:01,451 We need to talk. Now. 612 00:30:07,240 --> 00:30:08,632 You flinched. 613 00:30:09,808 --> 00:30:11,766 You deliberated and we lost. 614 00:30:11,810 --> 00:30:13,376 We fired, Captain. And we were fired upon. 615 00:30:13,420 --> 00:30:14,551 That's why you're still here. 616 00:30:14,595 --> 00:30:16,075 From the start, 617 00:30:16,118 --> 00:30:17,685 you wanted to cripple them, not take them out. 618 00:30:17,728 --> 00:30:20,253 We may have different points of view, 619 00:30:20,296 --> 00:30:23,299 but do not question my combat readiness, Captain. 620 00:30:23,343 --> 00:30:26,433 I'm saying caution means you're not going to put 621 00:30:26,476 --> 00:30:28,391 everything you have into the punch. 622 00:30:28,435 --> 00:30:29,958 And that's a good way to lose, 623 00:30:30,002 --> 00:30:32,874 because your enemy will see that and act accordingly. 624 00:30:32,918 --> 00:30:34,789 All this because of a second's delay? 625 00:30:34,833 --> 00:30:37,836 Tell me I'm wrong, Captain, 626 00:30:37,879 --> 00:30:39,359 and I will back down. 627 00:30:39,402 --> 00:30:41,143 If you're saying you're more willing 628 00:30:41,187 --> 00:30:43,015 to take risks than I am, I don't disagree. 629 00:30:43,058 --> 00:30:45,452 And let me remind you that you're saying that on my ship, 630 00:30:45,495 --> 00:30:46,975 after yours has been destroyed. 631 00:30:50,761 --> 00:30:52,111 Fair. 632 00:30:52,154 --> 00:30:54,896 I'm just saying I underestimated him. 633 00:30:54,940 --> 00:30:56,593 I'm not going to do it again. 634 00:30:57,812 --> 00:30:59,422 SPOCK: Captains Pike and Kirk to the bridge. 635 00:30:59,466 --> 00:31:01,250 There is something you'll both want to see. 636 00:31:03,165 --> 00:31:05,254 [door whooshes open] 637 00:31:06,255 --> 00:31:09,519 Before they cloaked, I was able to scan the Bird-of-Prey. 638 00:31:09,563 --> 00:31:10,956 They are trailing trilithium fragments. 639 00:31:10,999 --> 00:31:12,174 Their power supply is damaged. 640 00:31:12,218 --> 00:31:13,610 I do not believe they have enough 641 00:31:13,654 --> 00:31:14,916 to make it back to Romulus. 642 00:31:14,960 --> 00:31:16,875 -Do we know their position? -Yes. 643 00:31:16,918 --> 00:31:17,919 On a heading for the Neutral Zone. 644 00:31:17,963 --> 00:31:19,181 We could overtake them. 645 00:31:19,225 --> 00:31:20,574 What's the status of our weapons? 646 00:31:20,617 --> 00:31:22,054 Our offensive capabilities are limited. 647 00:31:22,097 --> 00:31:23,751 Phasers are down. 648 00:31:23,794 --> 00:31:25,405 And torpedo launch tubes sustained damage in the attack. 649 00:31:25,448 --> 00:31:27,146 But the Romulans don't know that. 650 00:31:27,189 --> 00:31:28,930 They will if we pull up on their six and can't fire. 651 00:31:28,974 --> 00:31:32,238 Lieutenant Uhura, open a channel to the Romulan ship. 652 00:31:32,281 --> 00:31:34,980 Sir? They haven't responded to any of our hails before. 653 00:31:35,023 --> 00:31:36,720 I know. Open a channel. 654 00:31:36,764 --> 00:31:39,027 We're going to send them a message. 655 00:31:39,071 --> 00:31:40,202 What are you doing? 656 00:31:42,683 --> 00:31:44,119 Taking a risk. 657 00:31:48,471 --> 00:31:51,257 This is Captain Christopher Pike of the USS Enterprise. 658 00:31:51,300 --> 00:31:54,695 Our two cultures have been at war for 100 years. 659 00:31:54,738 --> 00:31:57,393 Long enough that we don't even question it. 660 00:31:57,437 --> 00:31:59,656 But I believe we can make another choice. 661 00:32:00,614 --> 00:32:02,181 Right now. 662 00:32:02,224 --> 00:32:04,357 I'm offering you a temporary cease-fire, 663 00:32:04,400 --> 00:32:05,619 so that we can talk. 664 00:32:06,620 --> 00:32:09,840 For the first time in 100 years. 665 00:32:18,284 --> 00:32:20,982 Okay. That was... unexpected. 666 00:32:21,026 --> 00:32:23,942 They want to destroy us, but they also want to get home. 667 00:32:23,985 --> 00:32:25,247 Knowing what your opponent wants 668 00:32:25,291 --> 00:32:26,814 is key to a successful negotiation. 669 00:32:26,857 --> 00:32:29,425 That's assuming they can be negotiated with. 670 00:32:31,950 --> 00:32:34,430 Captain Pike, the Romulans are calling. 671 00:32:34,474 --> 00:32:35,779 Looks like we're about to find out. 672 00:32:36,737 --> 00:32:38,260 On screen, please, Nyota. 673 00:32:42,786 --> 00:32:44,179 Captain Pike, 674 00:32:44,223 --> 00:32:47,400 it is good to make your acquaintance. 675 00:32:57,888 --> 00:32:59,151 Commander. 676 00:32:59,194 --> 00:33:01,414 I know your ships attacked our outposts 677 00:33:01,457 --> 00:33:02,806 on the edge of the Neutral Zone. 678 00:33:02,850 --> 00:33:04,504 But I also know 679 00:33:04,547 --> 00:33:06,593 that our two cultures have been at war for generations 680 00:33:06,636 --> 00:33:08,290 without ever having been face-to-face. 681 00:33:08,334 --> 00:33:11,728 I don't know why your ancestors attacked Earth 682 00:33:11,772 --> 00:33:13,600 or what my ancestors did in retaliation. 683 00:33:13,643 --> 00:33:15,210 I only know that we're paying a bill 684 00:33:15,254 --> 00:33:17,386 that was written long before you and I were ever born. 685 00:33:17,430 --> 00:33:19,693 Perhaps it's time we reconsider the cost. 686 00:33:20,650 --> 00:33:22,826 So, we can blow each other out of the sky 687 00:33:22,870 --> 00:33:25,003 using what little power we have left, 688 00:33:25,046 --> 00:33:26,656 or we can try something different. 689 00:33:27,788 --> 00:33:29,311 We can explain ourselves to each other. 690 00:33:29,355 --> 00:33:31,270 Understand each other. Empathize. 691 00:33:31,313 --> 00:33:33,968 If we don't, this war between us 692 00:33:34,012 --> 00:33:36,188 will simply continue, unabated. 693 00:33:36,231 --> 00:33:37,754 And the cost for that is sure. 694 00:33:37,798 --> 00:33:39,017 Death. 695 00:33:40,018 --> 00:33:43,021 More and more death. 696 00:33:44,109 --> 00:33:47,199 Our peoples are indeed different, Captain. 697 00:33:47,242 --> 00:33:50,202 In our culture, your words are a show of weakness. 698 00:33:50,245 --> 00:33:54,423 What chance does dialogue offer, save to delay me? 699 00:33:54,467 --> 00:33:56,077 Why should I listen to you? 700 00:33:56,121 --> 00:33:57,861 PIKE: Both our ships are damaged. Your cloak 701 00:33:57,905 --> 00:34:00,038 is unstable, which leaves you vulnerable to our weapons. 702 00:34:00,081 --> 00:34:01,909 Maybe you have enough power to attack us. 703 00:34:01,952 --> 00:34:03,345 Maybe you have enough power 704 00:34:03,389 --> 00:34:05,086 to get back to Romulus without repairs. 705 00:34:05,130 --> 00:34:06,653 Conversely, 706 00:34:06,696 --> 00:34:08,220 maybe we can marshal our weapons and destroy you 707 00:34:08,263 --> 00:34:09,873 before you make it to the Neutral Zone. 708 00:34:09,917 --> 00:34:12,137 Or perhaps we chase you across the border 709 00:34:12,180 --> 00:34:14,965 and destroy you and get out before anyone's the wiser. 710 00:34:15,009 --> 00:34:17,577 So what is it that you're suggesting, Captain? 711 00:34:17,620 --> 00:34:19,100 A good faith gesture. 712 00:34:19,144 --> 00:34:20,884 Two hours. 713 00:34:20,928 --> 00:34:23,104 Enough time to repair our ships and bury the dead. 714 00:34:23,148 --> 00:34:24,540 And maybe this bit of mercy 715 00:34:24,584 --> 00:34:27,413 will lead to something further and better 716 00:34:27,456 --> 00:34:28,979 between our two cultures. 717 00:34:41,731 --> 00:34:43,037 Two hours. 718 00:34:51,480 --> 00:34:53,091 Captain. 719 00:34:53,134 --> 00:34:55,223 They are lying. 720 00:34:55,267 --> 00:34:56,920 Romulans can't be trusted. 721 00:34:56,964 --> 00:34:58,618 They shot Farragut right in front of us. 722 00:34:58,661 --> 00:35:00,228 Stand down, Erica. 723 00:35:00,272 --> 00:35:01,490 You can't let them get away with it! 724 00:35:01,534 --> 00:35:02,796 Stand down! 725 00:35:07,192 --> 00:35:08,236 Yes, sir. 726 00:35:17,463 --> 00:35:19,334 Sensor readings suggest 727 00:35:19,378 --> 00:35:21,467 the Romulans have stopped forward movement. 728 00:35:26,994 --> 00:35:28,865 I wonder what they're doing over there. 729 00:35:28,909 --> 00:35:30,476 Hopefully... 730 00:35:32,391 --> 00:35:34,001 ...same thing we are. 731 00:35:35,307 --> 00:35:36,569 SUBCOMMANDER: A cease-fire? 732 00:35:36,612 --> 00:35:39,398 This is Federation weakness. 733 00:35:39,441 --> 00:35:41,051 Is it not the Romulan way 734 00:35:41,095 --> 00:35:42,923 to attack when we are given advantage like this? 735 00:35:42,966 --> 00:35:45,186 We are engaged in a cease-fire, Subcommander. 736 00:35:45,230 --> 00:35:46,492 We have two hours. 737 00:35:46,535 --> 00:35:48,363 Put all hands to repair our engines. 738 00:35:48,407 --> 00:35:50,974 If we do not, we will not make it back to Romulus. 739 00:35:51,018 --> 00:35:54,413 Sir, we should commit all hands to weapons repair. 740 00:35:54,456 --> 00:35:56,893 The Federation has given us the advantage. 741 00:35:56,937 --> 00:35:59,287 We can strike before this ridiculous cease-fire 742 00:35:59,331 --> 00:36:00,506 is completed. 743 00:36:07,774 --> 00:36:11,169 This is your fourth mission, is it not, Subcommander? 744 00:36:11,212 --> 00:36:13,127 Third, sir. 745 00:36:13,171 --> 00:36:15,825 I served with your Uncle Tarqan during the Reman campaign, 746 00:36:15,869 --> 00:36:17,349 did you know that, Subcommander? 747 00:36:17,392 --> 00:36:18,872 I did. 748 00:36:18,915 --> 00:36:21,179 His death was a great victory for Romulus. 749 00:36:21,222 --> 00:36:24,051 Yes, he was brave. 750 00:36:24,094 --> 00:36:26,314 His commander, however, was a fool. 751 00:36:26,358 --> 00:36:29,317 He forced him to fight after we'd lost weapons, 752 00:36:29,361 --> 00:36:31,537 and the only logical choice was retreat. 753 00:36:31,580 --> 00:36:33,234 He did not have to die. 754 00:36:33,278 --> 00:36:34,627 Sir? 755 00:36:34,670 --> 00:36:36,498 His death was a waste. 756 00:36:36,542 --> 00:36:38,935 And it was stupid. It left us weaker. 757 00:36:38,979 --> 00:36:42,591 Now, I can say that because I'm old enough 758 00:36:42,635 --> 00:36:44,854 and I don't care what people think of me. 759 00:36:44,898 --> 00:36:48,467 Pride is not something we can afford. 760 00:36:48,510 --> 00:36:51,339 We look at the world clearly on my ship. 761 00:36:51,383 --> 00:36:54,124 We do not make choices based on ego. 762 00:36:54,168 --> 00:36:55,822 Engines first. 763 00:36:55,865 --> 00:36:58,085 Then, weapons. That is my order. 764 00:36:59,042 --> 00:37:00,435 Or are you so arrogant 765 00:37:00,479 --> 00:37:02,481 you think you know better than your Commander? 766 00:37:03,656 --> 00:37:04,613 No, sir. 767 00:37:04,657 --> 00:37:05,875 Good. 768 00:37:06,789 --> 00:37:08,008 Because I need you. 769 00:37:08,051 --> 00:37:10,576 I don't know if this peace game 770 00:37:10,619 --> 00:37:12,491 we're playing with the Federation will work. 771 00:37:12,534 --> 00:37:14,275 But I have to see it through. 772 00:37:14,319 --> 00:37:17,278 And if we achieve it, then, good. 773 00:37:17,322 --> 00:37:18,584 But if not? 774 00:37:20,325 --> 00:37:22,414 Then you'll get your war. 775 00:37:35,340 --> 00:37:36,776 Do you want some coffee? 776 00:37:37,777 --> 00:37:40,606 I do not drink coffee. I do drink tea. 777 00:37:40,649 --> 00:37:42,129 All right, Would you like some tea? 778 00:37:42,172 --> 00:37:43,391 No, thank you, Captain. 779 00:37:45,263 --> 00:37:46,525 [chuckling] 780 00:37:47,482 --> 00:37:49,789 Well, the more things change, the more they stay the same. 781 00:37:51,530 --> 00:37:53,532 It's good to see you're still you, Spock. 782 00:37:55,925 --> 00:37:57,971 So many things have gone wrong today. 783 00:37:58,928 --> 00:37:59,842 [sighs] 784 00:37:59,886 --> 00:38:01,844 The loss of Outpost Four. 785 00:38:01,888 --> 00:38:03,629 The destruction of the Farragut. 786 00:38:04,630 --> 00:38:07,285 Any one of them could set us on a path to a dark future. 787 00:38:08,721 --> 00:38:10,766 But I can't help feeling... 788 00:38:12,420 --> 00:38:14,379 ...that there's something worse to come. 789 00:38:14,422 --> 00:38:19,035 Typically, no one can know the future in the moment. 790 00:38:19,079 --> 00:38:21,777 One can only follow one's instincts 791 00:38:21,821 --> 00:38:23,475 and hope the truth will present itself. 792 00:38:24,432 --> 00:38:25,651 Spock... 793 00:38:27,087 --> 00:38:28,175 ...what happened to Una? 794 00:38:28,218 --> 00:38:29,872 She was sentenced to 795 00:38:29,916 --> 00:38:32,005 the Federation penal colony on Salius Six, 796 00:38:32,048 --> 00:38:34,181 where she has spent much of the last seven years. 797 00:38:34,224 --> 00:38:35,835 Why? 798 00:38:35,878 --> 00:38:37,880 Her deception. 799 00:38:39,621 --> 00:38:40,927 I am confused. 800 00:38:40,970 --> 00:38:42,842 Even years ago, I thought you knew. 801 00:38:44,800 --> 00:38:46,889 -[door chimes] -Come. 802 00:38:50,197 --> 00:38:52,112 SPOCK: If you'll excuse me, I wish to supervise 803 00:38:52,155 --> 00:38:54,419 the repair of the phaser array personally. 804 00:38:57,465 --> 00:38:58,510 Captain. 805 00:38:59,424 --> 00:39:01,034 Captain. 806 00:39:04,429 --> 00:39:05,821 [door whooshes shut] 807 00:39:05,865 --> 00:39:08,998 I know you want me to change tack, but 808 00:39:09,042 --> 00:39:11,349 pride is just not something we can afford. 809 00:39:11,392 --> 00:39:13,525 You want me to tell you that I wouldn't have tried 810 00:39:13,568 --> 00:39:15,527 to blow those Romulans out of the sky? 811 00:39:15,570 --> 00:39:17,006 Well, I would have. 812 00:39:17,964 --> 00:39:19,879 But it wasn't my call. 813 00:39:19,922 --> 00:39:21,576 Okay. We're here, now. 814 00:39:21,620 --> 00:39:24,013 And the truth is... 815 00:39:24,057 --> 00:39:27,408 I don't know these Romulans can't be trusted. 816 00:39:28,366 --> 00:39:30,585 But I also don't know if they can. 817 00:39:30,629 --> 00:39:32,282 And neither do you. 818 00:39:33,283 --> 00:39:34,546 Fair enough. 819 00:39:36,286 --> 00:39:38,767 I'd like to explore a backup plan. 820 00:39:39,812 --> 00:39:42,858 If you'll give me the resources. 821 00:39:43,816 --> 00:39:44,730 I'm listening. 822 00:39:44,773 --> 00:39:46,035 Look, the Romulans 823 00:39:46,079 --> 00:39:47,472 just bought themselves some time. 824 00:39:47,515 --> 00:39:49,865 Sure, they can use that time to make repairs. 825 00:39:49,909 --> 00:39:53,303 But remember, they're on the edge of the Neutral Zone. 826 00:39:53,347 --> 00:39:55,654 They could also use it to call for reinforcements. 827 00:39:55,697 --> 00:39:57,743 So, 828 00:39:57,786 --> 00:39:59,353 what if we did the same? 829 00:39:59,397 --> 00:40:02,225 Just in case they decide to turn and fight after all. 830 00:40:02,269 --> 00:40:05,228 Jim, we're on the far edge of Federation space. 831 00:40:06,186 --> 00:40:07,970 It takes days to get a message to Starfleet. 832 00:40:08,014 --> 00:40:09,624 We're weeks away from help getting to us, 833 00:40:09,668 --> 00:40:11,060 even at maximum warp. 834 00:40:14,760 --> 00:40:17,415 But the Romulans don't know that. 835 00:40:19,547 --> 00:40:21,027 Captain Kirk... 836 00:40:22,724 --> 00:40:24,378 ...what are you suggesting? 837 00:40:24,422 --> 00:40:26,424 Captain Pike... 838 00:40:27,860 --> 00:40:30,428 ...can I borrow a shuttle? 839 00:40:52,319 --> 00:40:53,842 Try it now. 840 00:40:53,886 --> 00:40:55,844 ENGINEER [Scottish accent]: Aye, that's the one. 841 00:40:55,888 --> 00:40:57,846 This is where the auto repair was getting hung up. 842 00:40:57,890 --> 00:40:59,587 She's very fused. 843 00:40:59,631 --> 00:41:02,198 I do not need to remind you that we have less than two hours 844 00:41:02,242 --> 00:41:04,462 to restore phaser control to working order. 845 00:41:04,505 --> 00:41:06,594 ENGINEER: I'm an engineer, not a miracle worker, 846 00:41:06,638 --> 00:41:08,553 Mr. Spock. 847 00:41:08,596 --> 00:41:10,511 Two minutes, Captain. 848 00:41:10,555 --> 00:41:11,512 Status? 849 00:41:11,556 --> 00:41:12,992 MITCHELL: We have engines, 850 00:41:13,035 --> 00:41:14,776 but weapons systems are not back online. 851 00:41:14,820 --> 00:41:16,865 Bridge to Spock. Status? 852 00:41:16,909 --> 00:41:18,084 Working on it, Captain. 853 00:41:18,127 --> 00:41:19,215 Working on it. 854 00:41:19,259 --> 00:41:20,434 UHURA: Two hours, Captain. 855 00:41:20,478 --> 00:41:23,655 And... mark. 856 00:41:33,186 --> 00:41:34,927 Open a channel to the Romulan ship. 857 00:41:37,625 --> 00:41:39,322 Have you repaired your ship, Commander? 858 00:41:39,366 --> 00:41:41,499 Have you repaired yours, Captain? 859 00:41:42,717 --> 00:41:44,153 Conventional wisdom suggests 860 00:41:44,197 --> 00:41:45,677 that our next move is to resume hostilities. 861 00:41:45,720 --> 00:41:47,330 To fight. 862 00:41:47,374 --> 00:41:49,115 You yourself told me that in your culture 863 00:41:49,158 --> 00:41:51,073 to do anything else would be a sign of weakness. 864 00:41:51,117 --> 00:41:54,033 But let me tell you a way in which humans are not weak. 865 00:41:54,076 --> 00:41:56,644 Our strength comes from our willingness to see a partner 866 00:41:56,688 --> 00:41:58,037 instead of an enemy. 867 00:41:58,080 --> 00:41:59,517 In our culture, that is an act 868 00:41:59,560 --> 00:42:01,519 of faith and strength, 869 00:42:01,562 --> 00:42:03,564 not a failure of character. 870 00:42:03,608 --> 00:42:05,523 Do Romulans have that kind of strength? 871 00:42:12,442 --> 00:42:16,185 I too tire of endless war. 872 00:42:22,627 --> 00:42:25,064 [intermittent beeping] 873 00:42:25,107 --> 00:42:26,979 [alarm blaring] 874 00:42:46,912 --> 00:42:49,044 Why is the fleet here? I did not call for them. 875 00:42:49,088 --> 00:42:51,438 I alerted them of our situation, Commander. 876 00:42:51,481 --> 00:42:54,049 The Federation showed weakness. 877 00:42:54,093 --> 00:42:56,095 It is the Romulan way to strike. 878 00:42:56,138 --> 00:42:57,923 You were not going to. 879 00:42:57,966 --> 00:42:59,751 I took matters into my own hands. 880 00:42:59,794 --> 00:43:02,362 You disobeyed a direct order. 881 00:43:02,405 --> 00:43:03,885 Had you not negotiated with the Federation, 882 00:43:03,929 --> 00:43:05,234 I would not have needed to. 883 00:43:05,278 --> 00:43:07,497 We undertook this mission to test 884 00:43:07,541 --> 00:43:09,499 the strength of the Federation. 885 00:43:09,543 --> 00:43:11,066 They showed us they lack it. 886 00:43:11,110 --> 00:43:12,546 We should have destroyed them 887 00:43:12,590 --> 00:43:14,243 -the moment they did. -You don't remember 888 00:43:14,287 --> 00:43:16,594 a time without war. 889 00:43:16,637 --> 00:43:17,769 But I do. 890 00:43:18,726 --> 00:43:20,685 Who wins an endless war with the Federation? 891 00:43:20,728 --> 00:43:22,643 We will, Commander. 892 00:43:22,687 --> 00:43:26,125 An endless war, by definition, can never be won. 893 00:43:27,082 --> 00:43:28,910 Captain Pike will not trust my word now. 894 00:43:28,954 --> 00:43:30,651 What does that matter? 895 00:43:31,565 --> 00:43:33,001 He will be dead soon. 896 00:43:33,045 --> 00:43:34,220 [scoffs] 897 00:43:35,134 --> 00:43:37,223 Take him off the bridge. 898 00:43:51,454 --> 00:43:53,152 UHURA: We're being hailed, sir. 899 00:43:53,195 --> 00:43:54,806 It's the Romulan flagship. 900 00:43:54,849 --> 00:43:56,024 On screen. 901 00:43:57,983 --> 00:43:59,724 Human. 902 00:43:59,767 --> 00:44:02,248 I am here to accept your unconditional surrender. 903 00:44:02,291 --> 00:44:03,771 Nice to meet you, too. 904 00:44:03,815 --> 00:44:05,120 I'm Captain Pike 905 00:44:05,164 --> 00:44:06,426 of the Federation Starship Enterprise. 906 00:44:06,469 --> 00:44:07,514 And you are? 907 00:44:07,557 --> 00:44:09,603 You may address me as Praetor. 908 00:44:09,647 --> 00:44:11,257 It is customary to kneel. 909 00:44:11,300 --> 00:44:13,825 As I'm not a Romulan, you'll forgive me if I don't. 910 00:44:13,868 --> 00:44:15,522 Now, I'm confused. 911 00:44:15,565 --> 00:44:18,699 We are holding to our side of the Neutral Zone, as you are. 912 00:44:18,743 --> 00:44:20,092 Yet you demand our surrender? 913 00:44:20,135 --> 00:44:22,616 Captain. I have you surrounded. 914 00:44:22,660 --> 00:44:25,271 Surrender or we will destroy you. 915 00:44:25,314 --> 00:44:26,925 You have one minute to comply. 916 00:44:28,535 --> 00:44:30,015 You know, I don't like her. 917 00:44:30,058 --> 00:44:31,407 Perimeter alert. 918 00:44:31,451 --> 00:44:33,671 We have ships incoming, sir. Dozens. 919 00:44:33,714 --> 00:44:35,803 -More Romulans? -No. 920 00:44:35,847 --> 00:44:37,805 They look like... ours. 921 00:44:52,167 --> 00:44:54,126 I've got a secure channel from the lead ship, sir. 922 00:44:54,169 --> 00:44:57,433 It's Captain Kirk. 923 00:44:57,477 --> 00:45:00,262 Chris, the reinforcements you ordered? 924 00:45:00,306 --> 00:45:03,352 Been 100 years since the Federation 925 00:45:03,396 --> 00:45:04,745 has seen the Romulans. 926 00:45:04,789 --> 00:45:06,573 We didn't know what their ships looked like, 927 00:45:06,616 --> 00:45:09,184 and so I figured they don't know what ours look like, either. 928 00:45:09,228 --> 00:45:11,752 All robotic mining craft? 929 00:45:11,796 --> 00:45:14,712 Mining, hauling. Not one of them manned. 930 00:45:14,755 --> 00:45:16,191 But to the Romulans, 931 00:45:16,235 --> 00:45:19,325 who's to say we aren't a Federation armada? 932 00:45:19,368 --> 00:45:21,719 You sneaky son of a bitch. 933 00:45:21,762 --> 00:45:24,547 It's enough to bluff with, I hope. 934 00:45:24,591 --> 00:45:26,114 Try not to get us in a real fight. 935 00:45:26,158 --> 00:45:28,813 I'll do my best. Thanks, Captain. 936 00:45:29,814 --> 00:45:31,250 It's my pleasure, Captain. 937 00:45:31,293 --> 00:45:32,904 Bridge to Spock. 938 00:45:32,947 --> 00:45:34,862 We really could use some phasers right about now. 939 00:45:34,906 --> 00:45:35,863 How's it going down there? 940 00:45:35,907 --> 00:45:37,169 We are making progress. 941 00:45:37,212 --> 00:45:38,474 The conduits are severely damaged. 942 00:45:38,518 --> 00:45:39,954 Work faster, Mr. Spock. 943 00:45:39,998 --> 00:45:41,390 We're going to need weapons soon 944 00:45:41,434 --> 00:45:42,740 or we're not going to need them at all. 945 00:45:42,783 --> 00:45:44,132 Romulan praetor is hailing us, sir. 946 00:45:44,176 --> 00:45:45,612 Keep a secure channel open for Captain Kirk 947 00:45:45,655 --> 00:45:46,961 so he can listen in. 948 00:45:49,964 --> 00:45:51,444 You ready to sell this? 949 00:45:52,401 --> 00:45:54,099 Ready as I'll ever be. 950 00:45:58,799 --> 00:46:00,540 By now you've probably noticed 951 00:46:00,583 --> 00:46:03,717 our armada of Starfleet Delta Class attack ships. 952 00:46:03,761 --> 00:46:07,025 But we won't have to use them, will we, Praetor? 953 00:46:07,068 --> 00:46:08,940 This is an act of unparalleled aggression 954 00:46:08,983 --> 00:46:10,942 on the border of our territory, Captain. 955 00:46:10,985 --> 00:46:12,813 No, just a standard training maneuver 956 00:46:12,857 --> 00:46:14,989 that happened to land our fleet here the same time as yours. 957 00:46:15,990 --> 00:46:17,339 You want to know what actually is 958 00:46:17,383 --> 00:46:19,733 an act of unparalleled aggression? 959 00:46:19,777 --> 00:46:23,128 A Romulan Bird-of-Prey using cloaking technology 960 00:46:23,171 --> 00:46:25,086 destroying our Neutral Zone outposts. 961 00:46:25,130 --> 00:46:26,566 I know nothing of what you speak. 962 00:46:26,609 --> 00:46:27,959 That's okay. 963 00:46:28,002 --> 00:46:29,482 We'll send you a recording of it de-cloaking 964 00:46:29,525 --> 00:46:31,223 right before destroying Outpost Four. 965 00:46:35,357 --> 00:46:37,446 [explosion on recording] 966 00:46:40,188 --> 00:46:41,363 PRAETOR: I see. 967 00:46:45,541 --> 00:46:48,109 Romulan ship is de-cloaking and breaking formation. 968 00:46:48,153 --> 00:46:49,458 Heading our way. 969 00:46:49,502 --> 00:46:50,808 Praetor, what is this? 970 00:46:50,851 --> 00:46:52,418 This is a culling, Captain. 971 00:46:52,461 --> 00:46:53,985 That commander should not have 972 00:46:54,028 --> 00:46:56,465 allowed himself to be caught. 973 00:46:56,509 --> 00:46:58,511 ORTEGAS: Sir. 974 00:46:58,554 --> 00:46:59,991 It's the Bird-of-Prey we've been chasing. 975 00:47:00,034 --> 00:47:02,732 Nyota, pause communication. 976 00:47:02,776 --> 00:47:04,691 Open a channel with the Romulan Commander. 977 00:47:05,605 --> 00:47:06,824 [comm chimes] 978 00:47:06,867 --> 00:47:07,999 Captain. 979 00:47:11,524 --> 00:47:14,092 So, we see each other once again, after all. 980 00:47:14,135 --> 00:47:15,441 What are you doing? 981 00:47:15,484 --> 00:47:16,964 Only what is asked of me. 982 00:47:17,008 --> 00:47:18,879 I never called for that Armada. 983 00:47:18,923 --> 00:47:20,402 We can beam you and your crew aboard. 984 00:47:20,446 --> 00:47:21,621 You don't have to do this. 985 00:47:21,664 --> 00:47:23,275 It is not our way. 986 00:47:24,232 --> 00:47:26,626 I regret that we meet in this way. 987 00:47:26,669 --> 00:47:28,758 You and I are of a kind. 988 00:47:28,802 --> 00:47:31,805 In a different reality, I could've called you friend. 989 00:47:31,849 --> 00:47:34,199 What purpose will it serve to die? 990 00:47:34,242 --> 00:47:36,636 We are creatures of duty, you and I. 991 00:47:37,724 --> 00:47:39,726 Just one more duty to perform. 992 00:47:40,683 --> 00:47:44,165 Do not be upset. I have accepted my fate. 993 00:47:45,210 --> 00:47:47,168 Perhaps, someday, my sacrifice will lead 994 00:47:47,212 --> 00:47:49,344 to an end to this conflict between us. 995 00:48:07,188 --> 00:48:08,886 They're powering up weapons. 996 00:48:30,559 --> 00:48:33,258 The Romulan praetor is hailing us again, sir. 997 00:48:44,834 --> 00:48:45,923 On screen. 998 00:48:47,707 --> 00:48:49,404 Our fleet is stronger now. 999 00:48:49,448 --> 00:48:51,450 And I am ready to accept your surrender. 1000 00:48:51,493 --> 00:48:53,974 This is really how you want to end 100 years of peace? 1001 00:48:54,018 --> 00:48:55,671 What do Romulans care of peace? 1002 00:48:55,715 --> 00:48:57,543 It means nothing to us. 1003 00:48:57,586 --> 00:48:59,588 And your apparent affinity for it has sealed your fate. 1004 00:48:59,632 --> 00:49:01,373 Thank you, Captain Pike. 1005 00:49:01,416 --> 00:49:03,853 If not for your weakness, we would never have known 1006 00:49:03,897 --> 00:49:06,726 what easy targets your Federation would be. 1007 00:49:06,769 --> 00:49:08,293 Goodbye. 1008 00:49:09,859 --> 00:49:11,209 They're powering up weapons again. 1009 00:49:11,252 --> 00:49:13,602 Evasive maneuvers, Erica. Pattern Zeta-3. 1010 00:49:20,827 --> 00:49:22,655 Kirk, get back here. We're about to warp out. 1011 00:49:22,698 --> 00:49:23,961 Roger that. 1012 00:49:24,004 --> 00:49:26,398 Captain, warp engines aren't engaging. 1013 00:49:26,441 --> 00:49:27,747 Erica... 1014 00:49:27,790 --> 00:49:29,009 I'm sorry, sir. 1015 00:49:29,053 --> 00:49:30,793 MITCHELL: Sir, the drone ships are moving. 1016 00:49:30,837 --> 00:49:32,273 Son of a bitch. 1017 00:49:32,317 --> 00:49:33,318 Kirk, what are you doing? 1018 00:49:33,361 --> 00:49:34,623 Covering your escape. 1019 00:49:34,667 --> 00:49:36,408 Get those engines fixed. 1020 00:49:41,761 --> 00:49:44,459 ORTEGAS: He's putting the drones between us and the Romulans. 1021 00:49:52,859 --> 00:49:55,427 [grunting] 1022 00:49:59,474 --> 00:50:00,910 MITCHELL: Captain Kirk has beamed on board. 1023 00:50:00,954 --> 00:50:03,000 Engines online, Captain. 1024 00:50:04,175 --> 00:50:05,350 Hit it. 1025 00:50:14,098 --> 00:50:15,403 Damage report. 1026 00:50:15,447 --> 00:50:17,057 MITCHELL: Reports coming from all decks. 1027 00:50:17,101 --> 00:50:18,276 Captain, 1028 00:50:18,319 --> 00:50:19,712 the Romulans are broadcasting 1029 00:50:19,755 --> 00:50:22,367 on all known subspace frequencies. 1030 00:50:23,324 --> 00:50:25,848 It's declaration of war, sir. 1031 00:50:26,893 --> 00:50:28,416 Against the Federation. 1032 00:50:33,769 --> 00:50:37,295 MITCHELL: Decks Five 11, 12, and 22 are all reporting hull breaches. 1033 00:50:37,338 --> 00:50:39,384 Weapons systems took a direct hit. 1034 00:50:39,427 --> 00:50:41,038 Spock. 1035 00:50:43,997 --> 00:50:45,042 Medical. 1036 00:50:46,391 --> 00:50:48,436 ♪ 1037 00:51:16,073 --> 00:51:18,771 ♪ 1038 00:51:44,666 --> 00:51:46,929 ♪ 1039 00:51:56,200 --> 00:51:58,376 Massive cerebral trauma. 1040 00:51:58,419 --> 00:52:00,117 Major blood loss. 1041 00:52:01,640 --> 00:52:03,685 Spinal fractures. 1042 00:52:03,729 --> 00:52:06,253 Radiation burns across 1043 00:52:06,297 --> 00:52:08,386 40% of his body. 1044 00:52:14,783 --> 00:52:17,743 I'm not sure that he will recover from this. 1045 00:52:20,137 --> 00:52:22,139 But if he does... 1046 00:52:23,052 --> 00:52:24,793 ...he will not be the same. 1047 00:52:41,462 --> 00:52:43,638 ♪ 1048 00:52:58,958 --> 00:53:00,394 FUTURE PIKE: I know what you're thinking. 1049 00:53:04,311 --> 00:53:07,009 I was thinking the same thing when I went through this. 1050 00:53:09,360 --> 00:53:11,405 That I traded my fate for Spock's? 1051 00:53:11,449 --> 00:53:12,885 Yes. 1052 00:53:12,928 --> 00:53:15,148 This isn't going to help, but... 1053 00:53:16,845 --> 00:53:17,933 ...it gets worse. 1054 00:53:19,108 --> 00:53:21,415 This war with the Romulans. 1055 00:53:21,459 --> 00:53:22,851 Millions die. 1056 00:53:23,765 --> 00:53:25,854 So far. It's still going on. 1057 00:53:25,898 --> 00:53:28,379 Not only did you start something 1058 00:53:28,422 --> 00:53:29,989 that should never have been started. 1059 00:53:30,032 --> 00:53:32,165 The best chance at a lasting peace 1060 00:53:32,209 --> 00:53:35,124 between the Federation and the Romulans in any timeline? 1061 00:53:36,300 --> 00:53:37,823 Well... 1062 00:53:37,866 --> 00:53:40,260 turns out he's lying in a biobed. 1063 00:53:41,566 --> 00:53:43,829 We all want to think our future is important. 1064 00:53:43,872 --> 00:53:46,310 And ours-- yours and mine-- it is. 1065 00:53:47,528 --> 00:53:49,051 Just not the way you think. 1066 00:53:49,095 --> 00:53:51,228 Time is, uh, 1067 00:53:51,271 --> 00:53:53,230 is complicated. 1068 00:53:55,232 --> 00:53:57,756 But the monks showed me something simple. 1069 00:53:57,799 --> 00:54:01,238 Every time we change the path, 1070 00:54:01,281 --> 00:54:02,804 he dies. 1071 00:54:04,719 --> 00:54:06,547 And he's got things to do. 1072 00:54:10,334 --> 00:54:12,423 Fate-of-the-galaxy type things. 1073 00:54:13,772 --> 00:54:15,252 Paths diverge. 1074 00:54:17,123 --> 00:54:18,646 But I am the result of one 1075 00:54:18,690 --> 00:54:20,735 that should never have been taken. 1076 00:54:23,085 --> 00:54:24,391 -Thank you. -Hey, 1077 00:54:24,435 --> 00:54:26,045 look at it this way. 1078 00:54:27,002 --> 00:54:28,700 How many people get to give their life for someone 1079 00:54:28,743 --> 00:54:30,049 twice in one day? 1080 00:54:31,050 --> 00:54:33,313 See? Twice, 'cause there's two of us and we're both... 1081 00:54:33,357 --> 00:54:34,445 Yeah, I-I got it. 1082 00:54:35,359 --> 00:54:36,403 Got it. 1083 00:54:39,972 --> 00:54:42,540 [door chimes] 1084 00:54:42,583 --> 00:54:43,758 [soft chuckle] 1085 00:54:43,802 --> 00:54:44,803 Oh, yeah. 1086 00:54:50,896 --> 00:54:52,114 Come. 1087 00:54:53,638 --> 00:54:55,466 Not interrupting, am I? 1088 00:54:56,945 --> 00:54:58,295 No, I... 1089 00:54:59,774 --> 00:55:01,689 Not really, I'm just, uh... 1090 00:55:02,951 --> 00:55:04,301 ...talking to myself. 1091 00:55:06,346 --> 00:55:08,305 Fancy a drink? 1092 00:55:08,348 --> 00:55:09,567 Sure. 1093 00:55:12,091 --> 00:55:13,875 You know, uh... 1094 00:55:16,095 --> 00:55:18,358 I don't think I can explain it, but... 1095 00:55:21,143 --> 00:55:23,276 ...I think I was supposed to meet you. 1096 00:55:25,017 --> 00:55:27,236 I get that feeling too. 1097 00:55:28,281 --> 00:55:31,371 I, uh, honestly just came by to check on you. 1098 00:55:31,415 --> 00:55:34,983 I'm sorry things went down the way they did. 1099 00:55:35,897 --> 00:55:37,638 You tried for something better. 1100 00:55:39,510 --> 00:55:40,902 Tried and lost. 1101 00:55:48,214 --> 00:55:50,825 Did it ever occur to you that sometimes 1102 00:55:50,869 --> 00:55:52,740 you can't avoid a fight? 1103 00:55:52,784 --> 00:55:54,525 If you had just chased that Romulan ship 1104 00:55:54,568 --> 00:55:56,701 from the get-go and taken it out, 1105 00:55:56,744 --> 00:55:58,964 maybe none of this would've happened. 1106 00:56:00,705 --> 00:56:02,794 You're a good captain, Jim Kirk. 1107 00:56:05,100 --> 00:56:07,102 Enterprisewould be lucky to have you. 1108 00:56:07,146 --> 00:56:09,409 You thinking of retiring? 1109 00:56:09,453 --> 00:56:11,193 [chuckles]: No. 1110 00:56:11,237 --> 00:56:13,805 Oh, no. No, not yet. 1111 00:56:14,980 --> 00:56:17,504 So... 1112 00:56:17,548 --> 00:56:19,811 come on over and have a seat, Captain. 1113 00:56:22,422 --> 00:56:24,337 Tell me about yourself. 1114 00:56:26,339 --> 00:56:27,645 Where are you from? 1115 00:56:28,602 --> 00:56:31,649 [sighs] I grew up in Iowa. 1116 00:56:31,692 --> 00:56:33,390 [fading]: My father George was first officer 1117 00:56:33,433 --> 00:56:35,217 on the Kelvin before he moved to... 1118 00:56:35,261 --> 00:56:37,350 ♪ 1119 00:56:59,546 --> 00:57:01,461 ♪ 1120 00:57:07,641 --> 00:57:09,426 Computer, 1121 00:57:09,469 --> 00:57:11,036 delete file. 1122 00:57:30,272 --> 00:57:31,535 [door chimes] 1123 00:57:31,578 --> 00:57:32,840 Come. 1124 00:57:34,886 --> 00:57:36,670 SPOCK: Captain. 1125 00:57:36,714 --> 00:57:38,455 -Am I interrupting? -No. 1126 00:57:40,369 --> 00:57:41,806 I'm very glad to see you. 1127 00:57:43,590 --> 00:57:45,200 But you saw me only moments ago. 1128 00:57:45,244 --> 00:57:47,202 Right. 1129 00:57:47,246 --> 00:57:48,595 You left the briefing suddenly. 1130 00:57:48,639 --> 00:57:51,772 It was uncharacteristic. 1131 00:57:52,817 --> 00:57:53,861 Was it? 1132 00:57:55,559 --> 00:57:58,257 But now your demeanor appears changed. 1133 00:57:59,432 --> 00:58:00,999 Having heard the boy's name, 1134 00:58:01,042 --> 00:58:03,523 I cannot help but wonder if this pertains to your future. 1135 00:58:05,743 --> 00:58:07,832 Let's just say I... 1136 00:58:07,875 --> 00:58:11,183 think the universe is telling me that some fates are inescapable. 1137 00:58:12,401 --> 00:58:14,273 And even if I could get out of mine... 1138 00:58:15,230 --> 00:58:17,189 ...it might just fall to someone else. 1139 00:58:17,232 --> 00:58:18,973 Someone you know? 1140 00:58:19,974 --> 00:58:21,062 Yes. 1141 00:58:22,237 --> 00:58:24,501 Is that why you are very glad to see me? 1142 00:58:30,202 --> 00:58:32,813 I believe I may owe you a debt of gratitude, Captain. 1143 00:58:32,857 --> 00:58:35,860 Although for precisely what, I do not know. 1144 00:58:35,903 --> 00:58:38,210 Spock, you are... 1145 00:58:42,083 --> 00:58:43,520 You are very important to me. 1146 00:58:43,563 --> 00:58:45,086 As you are to me, Captain. 1147 00:58:46,174 --> 00:58:47,741 Chris. 1148 00:58:54,879 --> 00:58:56,881 ["Makin' Memories" by Melissa Carper playing] 1149 00:58:56,924 --> 00:58:58,970 [door whooshes shut] 1150 00:58:59,013 --> 00:59:01,015 ♪ I'm makin' memories...♪ 1151 00:59:01,059 --> 00:59:02,147 [boatswain's whistle blows] 1152 00:59:02,190 --> 00:59:05,454 ♪ I'd like to remember♪ 1153 00:59:06,499 --> 00:59:09,807 ♪ I'm meetin' new people♪ 1154 00:59:09,850 --> 00:59:13,375 ♪ I'd like to recall♪ 1155 00:59:14,376 --> 00:59:17,684 ♪ Some of their names♪ 1156 00:59:17,728 --> 00:59:21,645 ♪ Like Larry and Steve♪ 1157 00:59:21,688 --> 00:59:25,213 ♪ Yeah, I'm makin' memories♪ 1158 00:59:25,257 --> 00:59:28,956 ♪ That I can keep♪ 1159 00:59:29,957 --> 00:59:33,047 ♪ Tonight I'm makin' memories♪ 1160 00:59:33,091 --> 00:59:37,095 ♪ I'd like to remember♪ 1161 00:59:37,138 --> 00:59:40,402 ♪ I'm meetin' new people♪ 1162 00:59:40,446 --> 00:59:45,059 ♪ I'd like to recall♪ 1163 00:59:45,103 --> 00:59:48,672 ♪ I'm makin' memories♪ 1164 00:59:48,715 --> 00:59:52,197 ♪ I'd like to keep♪ 1165 00:59:52,240 --> 00:59:56,331 ♪ Yeah, I'm makin' memories♪ 1166 00:59:56,375 --> 00:59:57,898 -♪ I'd sure like to keep.♪ -Captain, 1167 00:59:57,942 --> 01:00:00,161 incoming message from Starfleet Command. 1168 01:00:00,205 --> 01:00:01,641 Captain Batel is beaming onboard. 1169 01:00:01,685 --> 01:00:03,425 They want you and Commander Chin-Riley 1170 01:00:03,469 --> 01:00:05,297 to meet her in the transporter room. 1171 01:00:13,000 --> 01:00:14,828 Captain Batel, 1172 01:00:14,872 --> 01:00:16,525 I didn't think we'll be seeing each other so soon. 1173 01:00:16,569 --> 01:00:18,266 I know, Captain. 1174 01:00:18,310 --> 01:00:20,747 And for the record, I'm sorry about this. 1175 01:00:20,791 --> 01:00:22,575 Wh... 1176 01:00:27,711 --> 01:00:29,190 What the hell is going on? 1177 01:00:30,452 --> 01:00:33,499 Under Starfleet code of conduct 587.63, 1178 01:00:33,542 --> 01:00:36,284 I'm arresting Commander Una Chin-Riley for violations 1179 01:00:36,328 --> 01:00:38,243 of our anti-genetic modification directive. 1180 01:00:40,332 --> 01:00:41,376 She's an Illyrian, Chris. 1181 01:00:41,420 --> 01:00:42,726 I don't care what she is. 1182 01:00:42,769 --> 01:00:44,162 -She's my... -I don't like it either, 1183 01:00:44,205 --> 01:00:45,859 but I have orders. 1184 01:00:45,903 --> 01:00:47,252 [grunts] 1185 01:00:47,295 --> 01:00:48,688 Captain. 1186 01:00:48,732 --> 01:00:50,037 Don't. 1187 01:00:50,081 --> 01:00:52,561 I've known this might happen for years. 1188 01:00:57,871 --> 01:00:59,960 I didn't ask for this job. 1189 01:01:00,004 --> 01:01:01,353 I really am sorry. 1190 01:01:02,571 --> 01:01:03,747 So am I. 1191 01:01:09,448 --> 01:01:11,145 Because this isn't over. 1192 01:01:13,234 --> 01:01:14,540 BATEL: Energize. 1193 01:01:19,980 --> 01:01:22,940 Captioning sponsored by CBS 1194 01:01:22,983 --> 01:01:26,117 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org