1 00:00:25,024 --> 00:00:28,294 Previously on Star Trek: Strange New Worlds... 2 00:00:28,361 --> 00:00:30,096 PIKE: T'quiel Dawn. 3 00:00:30,162 --> 00:00:32,098 -UNA: You know their names. -PIKE: Muliq Al Alcazar. 4 00:00:32,164 --> 00:00:34,967 (shouting) 5 00:00:35,034 --> 00:00:37,303 We can keep doing this, but we can also talk about it. 6 00:00:37,370 --> 00:00:38,905 It's classified. 7 00:00:38,971 --> 00:00:40,539 UNA: How do you know you can't make 8 00:00:40,606 --> 00:00:41,574 a different choice? 9 00:00:41,641 --> 00:00:43,075 Yuuto Hoshide. 10 00:00:43,142 --> 00:00:44,810 One that saves all of you? 11 00:00:44,877 --> 00:00:46,679 PIKE: Andrea Lopez. 12 00:00:46,746 --> 00:00:48,547 I accepted my fate. 13 00:00:51,117 --> 00:00:52,685 PIKE: It goes beyond my own life. 14 00:00:52,752 --> 00:00:55,655 What if your fate is what you make it? 15 00:00:55,721 --> 00:00:58,224 PIKE: Maybe that's the good in-in seeing my future. 16 00:00:58,291 --> 00:01:00,893 Stay the course, save their lives. 17 00:01:17,076 --> 00:01:20,846 PIKE: Captain's log, stardate 1457.9. 18 00:01:20,913 --> 00:01:23,015 The Enterprise is on the edge of the Neutral Zone. 19 00:01:23,082 --> 00:01:25,818 A narrow band of space separating the Romulan Empire 20 00:01:25,885 --> 00:01:27,887 from the Federation. 21 00:01:27,954 --> 00:01:30,356 A remnant of a treaty from 100 years ago, 22 00:01:30,423 --> 00:01:33,592 when a destructive war was waged between our two cultures. 23 00:01:34,360 --> 00:01:36,996 Enterprise and the USS Cayuga are here to help the outposts 24 00:01:37,063 --> 00:01:38,931 that guard the Neutral Zone with much needed 25 00:01:38,998 --> 00:01:41,033 retrofitting and supplies. 26 00:01:51,711 --> 00:01:53,846 We already had spaghetti last night. 27 00:01:55,214 --> 00:01:57,216 I'm making pasta mama. 28 00:01:58,451 --> 00:02:01,020 Just add eggs, parmesan... 29 00:02:01,787 --> 00:02:05,925 ...lightly sauté and it transforms from leftovers 30 00:02:05,992 --> 00:02:08,794 -into something new. -Mm. 31 00:02:08,861 --> 00:02:10,730 Little like what we're doing to these outposts. 32 00:02:10,796 --> 00:02:12,665 Not as tasty, though. 33 00:02:15,234 --> 00:02:17,670 Keep hearing rumors the Romulans are developing new weapons. 34 00:02:17,737 --> 00:02:19,672 Ah, the Romulans are the bogeymen. 35 00:02:19,739 --> 00:02:20,940 No one's ever seen one. 36 00:02:21,007 --> 00:02:22,675 Nobody even knows what they look like, 37 00:02:22,742 --> 00:02:25,644 and yet they get blamed for a lot of things around here. 38 00:02:26,412 --> 00:02:28,147 Some actually their fault. 39 00:02:31,851 --> 00:02:33,252 You know, 40 00:02:33,319 --> 00:02:34,420 I think I miss the beard. 41 00:02:34,487 --> 00:02:36,155 Yeah, I... 42 00:02:36,222 --> 00:02:38,691 It felt like it belonged to a different era of captain. 43 00:02:38,758 --> 00:02:41,060 Thought that's what you were going for: man out of time. 44 00:02:46,032 --> 00:02:47,666 How have you been holding up? 45 00:02:47,733 --> 00:02:50,102 Someone told me I have better places to be, 46 00:02:50,169 --> 00:02:52,171 so I'm trying to be there. 47 00:02:52,238 --> 00:02:54,006 Better places. 48 00:02:55,174 --> 00:02:56,409 And how's that going? 49 00:02:57,910 --> 00:02:59,111 You tell me. 50 00:02:59,178 --> 00:03:00,746 (chuckles) 51 00:03:02,248 --> 00:03:04,116 Well. 52 00:03:04,183 --> 00:03:05,851 Much as I love you being mysterious, 53 00:03:05,918 --> 00:03:08,054 I've got a date on the far side of the Neutral Zone. 54 00:03:08,120 --> 00:03:09,388 Mmm. 55 00:03:10,322 --> 00:03:11,357 Anyone I know? 56 00:03:11,424 --> 00:03:13,292 Not that kind of date, actually. 57 00:03:13,359 --> 00:03:15,027 You know, I'm making osso bucco 58 00:03:15,094 --> 00:03:16,195 next week, if you're interested. 59 00:03:16,262 --> 00:03:17,897 I mean, I'm always curious 60 00:03:17,963 --> 00:03:20,032 who the Chris of tomorrow is gonna be. 61 00:03:20,099 --> 00:03:22,268 Beard, no beard. 62 00:03:22,334 --> 00:03:23,702 Surprise me. 63 00:03:23,769 --> 00:03:25,171 (chuckles) 64 00:03:26,138 --> 00:03:28,707 (door whooshes open) 65 00:03:28,774 --> 00:03:31,043 AL-SALAH: We are on our own out here. 66 00:03:31,110 --> 00:03:34,713 How do you plan to fix our supply chain problems? 67 00:03:34,780 --> 00:03:36,482 Under the proposed retrofit directive, 68 00:03:36,549 --> 00:03:38,117 every outpost will be equipped 69 00:03:38,184 --> 00:03:39,752 with state-of-the-art matter synthesizers 70 00:03:39,819 --> 00:03:42,421 fueled by minerals from the asteroid itself. 71 00:03:42,488 --> 00:03:44,390 They will also each receive a set 72 00:03:44,457 --> 00:03:47,393 of fully-automated mining craft that can be operated remotely. 73 00:03:48,327 --> 00:03:50,396 Commander? 74 00:03:50,463 --> 00:03:51,931 How does this sound? 75 00:03:51,997 --> 00:03:53,399 Sounds like what I've been 76 00:03:53,466 --> 00:03:55,334 asking for for the last five years. 77 00:03:55,401 --> 00:03:58,404 -(chuckles) Well, you're welcome. -(door whooshes open) 78 00:04:00,473 --> 00:04:02,374 You know I'm working. 79 00:04:02,441 --> 00:04:04,110 I just wanted to meet Captain Pike. 80 00:04:04,176 --> 00:04:06,212 (chuckles) Apologies. 81 00:04:06,278 --> 00:04:09,448 Maat has always dreamed about joining Starfleet. 82 00:04:10,950 --> 00:04:12,418 W-What did you say your name is? 83 00:04:12,485 --> 00:04:13,352 Maat. 84 00:04:13,419 --> 00:04:15,488 Maat Al-Salah. 85 00:04:15,554 --> 00:04:18,891 AL-SALAH (echoing): He has a model of the Enterprise back home. 86 00:04:18,958 --> 00:04:20,259 You're quite a hero of his. 87 00:04:20,326 --> 00:04:22,027 MAAT: Is it true you can tell 88 00:04:22,094 --> 00:04:23,529 what warp you're at just by listening 89 00:04:23,596 --> 00:04:25,464 -to the sound of the engine? -(people shouting) 90 00:04:25,531 --> 00:04:27,199 (echoing stops) 91 00:04:31,237 --> 00:04:33,873 Apologies, I-I think I need a moment. 92 00:04:34,940 --> 00:04:38,277 -I'm sorry, he just gets a little excited. -It's totally fine. 93 00:04:38,344 --> 00:04:40,246 I'm just feeling a little under the weather. 94 00:04:40,312 --> 00:04:42,281 Number One and Spock can answer any further questions you have. 95 00:04:44,450 --> 00:04:46,519 (door whooshes open) 96 00:04:55,194 --> 00:04:57,096 (muffled, indistinct voices) 97 00:04:58,030 --> 00:04:59,231 UNA: Captain. 98 00:04:59,298 --> 00:05:01,367 (people shouting) 99 00:05:02,635 --> 00:05:04,937 Chris, that boy. 100 00:05:05,004 --> 00:05:06,939 He's one of the names you mentioned. 101 00:05:07,006 --> 00:05:09,308 Yes. I wasn't expecting that. 102 00:05:09,375 --> 00:05:10,843 There's two cadets who don't make it. 103 00:05:10,910 --> 00:05:11,977 He's one of them. 104 00:05:13,212 --> 00:05:15,214 You don't have to face this alone. 105 00:05:15,281 --> 00:05:16,482 What are you going to do? 106 00:05:16,549 --> 00:05:18,017 I don't know. 107 00:05:18,751 --> 00:05:20,953 But I have to do something, don't I? 108 00:05:21,020 --> 00:05:23,088 (door whooshes open) 109 00:05:37,570 --> 00:05:39,305 Computer. 110 00:05:40,272 --> 00:05:42,007 Take dictation. 111 00:05:46,345 --> 00:05:48,047 Dear Maat... 112 00:05:49,615 --> 00:05:52,117 ...I'm gratified to see your deep interest in Starfleet, 113 00:05:52,184 --> 00:05:55,187 and I encourage you to pursue your dream, 114 00:05:55,254 --> 00:05:58,090 but there is something you should know about... 115 00:05:59,358 --> 00:06:00,926 ...the future? 116 00:06:00,993 --> 00:06:02,595 MAN: You'll figure out how to say it. 117 00:06:02,661 --> 00:06:04,196 Trust me. 118 00:06:05,164 --> 00:06:06,565 Who the hell are you? 119 00:06:08,701 --> 00:06:10,903 Thought that would've been obvious. 120 00:06:14,006 --> 00:06:15,040 I'm you. 121 00:06:21,947 --> 00:06:23,449 PIKE: Space. 122 00:06:24,984 --> 00:06:26,919 The final frontier. 123 00:06:28,654 --> 00:06:32,258 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 124 00:06:34,493 --> 00:06:36,328 Its five-year mission: 125 00:06:36,395 --> 00:06:39,365 to explore strange new worlds... 126 00:06:41,600 --> 00:06:44,103 ...to seek out new life 127 00:06:44,169 --> 00:06:46,505 and new civilizations, 128 00:06:47,439 --> 00:06:51,677 to boldly go where no one has gone before. 129 00:06:51,744 --> 00:06:54,446 ♪ ♪ 130 00:07:22,107 --> 00:07:24,143 ♪ ♪ 131 00:07:48,167 --> 00:07:50,202 ♪ ♪ 132 00:08:17,162 --> 00:08:18,564 Sorry. 133 00:08:19,365 --> 00:08:22,234 It's just, this room brings back a lot of memories. 134 00:08:22,301 --> 00:08:23,502 Is this some kind of... 135 00:08:23,569 --> 00:08:25,471 Joke? No. 136 00:08:26,472 --> 00:08:27,573 How am I supposed to believe... 137 00:08:27,639 --> 00:08:29,375 That I'm really you? 138 00:08:29,441 --> 00:08:31,043 You ever gonna let me get a word in edgewise? 139 00:08:31,110 --> 00:08:32,478 I knew you were going to say that. 140 00:08:32,544 --> 00:08:34,012 Does that help? 141 00:08:34,813 --> 00:08:36,448 I've been doing this long enough 142 00:08:36,515 --> 00:08:38,617 that I'm not just gonna take the word of somebody 143 00:08:38,684 --> 00:08:41,653 who shows up in my cabin and says he's future me. 144 00:08:42,621 --> 00:08:43,689 Mm. 145 00:08:45,724 --> 00:08:48,293 Your first pony was named Sir Neighs-a-Lot. 146 00:08:48,360 --> 00:08:50,262 He broke his leg in a rainstorm. Your parents 147 00:08:50,329 --> 00:08:52,331 had to put him down, and you cried for a week. 148 00:08:52,398 --> 00:08:54,299 Ever tell anybody that? 149 00:08:55,801 --> 00:08:58,036 It's hard when your tragic backstory starts with... 150 00:08:58,103 --> 00:08:59,671 A silly name. 151 00:08:59,738 --> 00:09:01,073 Sorry. 152 00:09:01,140 --> 00:09:02,174 Look... 153 00:09:02,908 --> 00:09:04,710 I'm here because that letter you're about to write 154 00:09:04,777 --> 00:09:06,712 is going to wreck the future. 155 00:09:10,649 --> 00:09:11,817 How, though? 156 00:09:13,585 --> 00:09:14,753 Wh... 157 00:09:14,820 --> 00:09:16,555 W-Why? 158 00:09:16,622 --> 00:09:20,392 Two cadets die in that accident seven years from now. 159 00:09:20,459 --> 00:09:21,727 Maat is one of them. 160 00:09:22,861 --> 00:09:24,296 You're trying to figure out 161 00:09:24,363 --> 00:09:27,266 how to save the cadets and yourself. 162 00:09:27,332 --> 00:09:28,567 And you do. 163 00:09:28,634 --> 00:09:30,202 We do. 164 00:09:30,269 --> 00:09:32,237 You write to all of them, 165 00:09:32,304 --> 00:09:33,839 tell them not to be there that day. 166 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:36,275 But like so much of this time-bending stuff, 167 00:09:36,341 --> 00:09:37,409 there are, uh... 168 00:09:38,610 --> 00:09:40,512 ...unforeseen consequences. 169 00:09:40,579 --> 00:09:42,481 Well, how bad can it be 170 00:09:42,548 --> 00:09:45,417 if I figure out a way to save all the cadets and myself? 171 00:09:45,484 --> 00:09:48,287 Hell, isn't you standing here evidence that I pull it off? 172 00:09:48,353 --> 00:09:49,421 Yes. 173 00:09:50,756 --> 00:09:52,191 And that's the problem. 174 00:09:52,257 --> 00:09:55,294 Causality is complex. 175 00:09:55,360 --> 00:09:56,728 The letter is just the first domino 176 00:09:56,795 --> 00:09:58,430 to fall in a chain reaction of events 177 00:09:58,497 --> 00:10:01,533 that leads to catastrophic results. 178 00:10:01,600 --> 00:10:03,135 It alters the future 179 00:10:03,202 --> 00:10:06,171 in ways that we never intended to change. 180 00:10:06,238 --> 00:10:08,574 You sound like one of those Klingon monks from Boreth. 181 00:10:08,640 --> 00:10:10,242 Who do you think sent me? 182 00:10:10,309 --> 00:10:13,245 They gave me something to show you. 183 00:10:17,382 --> 00:10:20,118 Is that what I think it is? 184 00:10:20,185 --> 00:10:21,620 A time crystal. 185 00:10:21,687 --> 00:10:24,490 It will show you the effects of changing your fate. 186 00:10:25,457 --> 00:10:27,125 This is serious. 187 00:10:28,694 --> 00:10:30,696 This is "end of the world" stuff. 188 00:10:32,297 --> 00:10:34,700 I know that you would never 189 00:10:34,766 --> 00:10:37,503 put your own fate before the fate of the galaxy. 190 00:10:39,738 --> 00:10:41,440 And that's how I convinced the Klingons 191 00:10:41,507 --> 00:10:42,708 to let me show you instead. 192 00:10:42,774 --> 00:10:46,378 Instead of what? 193 00:10:47,379 --> 00:10:49,147 You know the Klingons. 194 00:10:49,915 --> 00:10:52,251 Nothing they wouldn't rather solve with a bat'leth. 195 00:11:20,279 --> 00:11:22,281 Hi... 196 00:11:24,416 --> 00:11:25,651 Captain? 197 00:11:25,717 --> 00:11:27,419 Uh, sorry. 198 00:11:27,486 --> 00:11:29,354 Wh-What was I saying? 199 00:11:29,421 --> 00:11:31,857 Um, that since the age of wooden ships, 200 00:11:31,924 --> 00:11:33,559 all shipmasters 201 00:11:33,625 --> 00:11:36,428 have had a happy privilege of... 202 00:11:36,495 --> 00:11:37,629 Right. 203 00:11:38,497 --> 00:11:41,900 Um, I assume I was-I was talking about weddings? 204 00:11:41,967 --> 00:11:43,569 Yeah? 205 00:11:43,635 --> 00:11:46,605 Which we get to perform, as captains 206 00:11:46,672 --> 00:11:48,774 on-on ships. 207 00:11:48,840 --> 00:11:50,576 So... 208 00:11:50,642 --> 00:11:52,210 We take you... 209 00:11:53,512 --> 00:11:56,415 ...and-and you... uh... 210 00:11:56,481 --> 00:11:58,450 A-and you... 211 00:11:59,618 --> 00:12:00,986 ...both want to get married. 212 00:12:01,053 --> 00:12:02,521 -So... -(alarm blaring) 213 00:12:02,588 --> 00:12:03,689 COMPUTER: All decks, red alert. 214 00:12:03,755 --> 00:12:05,591 Repeat, all decks, red alert. 215 00:12:06,525 --> 00:12:08,493 Thank God. 216 00:12:09,828 --> 00:12:12,364 SPOCK: Number One to Captain Pike. 217 00:12:12,431 --> 00:12:14,433 Outpost Four reports they are under attack 218 00:12:14,499 --> 00:12:17,569 by a space vessel, identity unknown. 219 00:12:17,636 --> 00:12:20,305 Copy, Mr. Spock. 220 00:12:20,372 --> 00:12:21,640 On my way. 221 00:12:21,707 --> 00:12:23,775 (boatswain's whistle blows) 222 00:12:28,447 --> 00:12:30,882 What's the situation, Mr. Spock? 223 00:12:30,949 --> 00:12:33,385 Lieutenant Uhura can brief you. 224 00:12:38,857 --> 00:12:41,827 Outpost Four reported under attack, sir. 225 00:12:41,893 --> 00:12:44,296 Then message terminates. 226 00:12:55,974 --> 00:12:57,743 Any word from Two or Three? 227 00:12:58,944 --> 00:13:00,779 Two has not responded to our hails. 228 00:13:00,846 --> 00:13:02,280 And Three has also gone silent. 229 00:13:02,347 --> 00:13:03,882 How far out are we, Erica? 230 00:13:03,949 --> 00:13:05,917 Eight minutes from Outpost Four at this velocity, sir. 231 00:13:05,984 --> 00:13:08,286 Did Outpost Four say anything else about the attacking vessel? 232 00:13:08,353 --> 00:13:09,921 No identification, sir. 233 00:13:09,988 --> 00:13:12,791 ORTEGAS: I'm guessing it's the same attackers, sir. 234 00:13:12,858 --> 00:13:14,726 The Romulans. 235 00:13:21,700 --> 00:13:23,935 Let's not make guesses just yet. 236 00:13:24,002 --> 00:13:25,937 I'd like to avoid a war if I can. 237 00:13:26,672 --> 00:13:29,341 Maintain course. Alert me when we're two minutes out. 238 00:13:29,408 --> 00:13:31,543 Mr. Spock, could you join me in the ready room, please. 239 00:13:31,610 --> 00:13:33,545 2266. 240 00:13:34,880 --> 00:13:36,715 Seven years into the future. 241 00:13:37,683 --> 00:13:39,751 I do not understand. 242 00:13:39,818 --> 00:13:41,586 Is this one of your human jokes? 243 00:13:41,653 --> 00:13:43,088 I'm serious, Spock. This is... 244 00:13:44,456 --> 00:13:46,491 Well, it's time crystal stuff. 245 00:13:46,558 --> 00:13:48,326 Approaching this logically, 246 00:13:48,393 --> 00:13:50,395 time travel seems a less likely solution 247 00:13:50,462 --> 00:13:52,497 than that you are compromised mentally. 248 00:13:52,564 --> 00:13:55,767 And as your first officer, in these circumstances, 249 00:13:55,834 --> 00:13:57,402 it is my job to assume command. 250 00:13:57,469 --> 00:13:59,971 I agree. If I was mentally compromised. 251 00:14:00,038 --> 00:14:01,540 But I am not. 252 00:14:02,874 --> 00:14:05,077 So, what's the logical solution? 253 00:14:05,143 --> 00:14:06,745 Perhaps the doctor could do a full scan. 254 00:14:06,812 --> 00:14:08,113 Why don't we try a mind meld? 255 00:14:08,180 --> 00:14:10,549 That way you'll know if I'm lying or not. 256 00:14:21,827 --> 00:14:24,663 My mind to your mind. 257 00:14:24,730 --> 00:14:28,366 My thoughts to your thoughts. 258 00:14:35,741 --> 00:14:37,876 (screaming) 259 00:14:39,177 --> 00:14:40,679 You... 260 00:14:40,746 --> 00:14:43,715 carry the weight of a terrible future, Chris. 261 00:14:44,483 --> 00:14:47,619 The accident in question was six months ago. 262 00:14:49,621 --> 00:14:51,156 In this timeline, 263 00:14:51,223 --> 00:14:54,626 there were no cadets at the reactor incident to save. 264 00:14:54,693 --> 00:14:55,827 No one was even hurt. 265 00:14:55,894 --> 00:14:57,796 I need your help, Spock. 266 00:14:57,863 --> 00:15:00,799 I was sent forward to this moment in time for a reason. 267 00:15:00,866 --> 00:15:02,100 We have to figure out why. 268 00:15:02,167 --> 00:15:03,902 I would posit that in this present, 269 00:15:03,969 --> 00:15:05,804 you were never injured in the training accident, 270 00:15:05,871 --> 00:15:08,039 thus, you remained captain of the Enterprise, 271 00:15:08,106 --> 00:15:09,674 putting you in charge at a crucial moment 272 00:15:09,741 --> 00:15:11,443 in the ship's existence. 273 00:15:11,510 --> 00:15:14,012 A moment where the whole future hangs in the balance. 274 00:15:14,079 --> 00:15:15,647 All we can surmise 275 00:15:15,714 --> 00:15:17,115 is that, in the prime future, 276 00:15:17,182 --> 00:15:19,484 some other captain of the Enterprise 277 00:15:19,551 --> 00:15:20,886 must have commanded it differently. 278 00:15:20,952 --> 00:15:23,688 Thus, it is imperative you do not change 279 00:15:23,755 --> 00:15:25,157 what you would normally do on the ship. 280 00:15:25,223 --> 00:15:27,425 I thought we were trying to avoid a terrible future. 281 00:15:27,492 --> 00:15:30,428 We are trying to discover why this future is, 282 00:15:30,495 --> 00:15:33,165 in the estimation of your older self, worse... 283 00:15:33,231 --> 00:15:35,834 So the only way to discover the terrible future... 284 00:15:37,202 --> 00:15:38,503 ...is to live it. 285 00:15:48,713 --> 00:15:51,149 ORTEGAS: Enterprise is in position and holding, sir. 286 00:15:51,216 --> 00:15:52,951 Just out of weapons range. 287 00:15:54,152 --> 00:15:55,687 Detecting a fair amount 288 00:15:55,754 --> 00:15:57,055 of debris, but no sign of any attacking ship. 289 00:15:57,122 --> 00:15:58,757 Let's triple check. 290 00:15:58,824 --> 00:16:00,559 Nyota, see if there are any other Federation ships 291 00:16:00,625 --> 00:16:02,060 in the vicinity, in case we need backup. 292 00:16:02,127 --> 00:16:04,196 The Farragut is closest. 293 00:16:04,262 --> 00:16:05,530 A couple hours away. 294 00:16:07,132 --> 00:16:10,135 That's La'An's ship, sir. 295 00:16:11,203 --> 00:16:13,238 Yes. I'd forgotten. 296 00:16:16,107 --> 00:16:17,809 Sir, we're being hailed. 297 00:16:17,876 --> 00:16:20,712 It's the outpost. Audio only. 298 00:16:20,779 --> 00:16:23,181 AL-SALAH: Enterprise, can you read me? 299 00:16:23,248 --> 00:16:25,617 This is Commander Hansen Al-Salah. 300 00:16:26,651 --> 00:16:28,186 This is Pike. What's your status? 301 00:16:28,253 --> 00:16:31,089 Outposts Two, Three and Eight are gone. 302 00:16:31,156 --> 00:16:33,758 Unknown weapon completely destroyed. 303 00:16:33,825 --> 00:16:35,894 We had our deflector shields on maximum. 304 00:16:35,961 --> 00:16:37,529 Hit by enormous power. 305 00:16:37,596 --> 00:16:40,065 First attack blew through our shields. 306 00:16:40,131 --> 00:16:44,002 If they hit us again with our deflectors gone... 307 00:16:44,069 --> 00:16:45,737 Do you read me, Enterprise? 308 00:16:45,804 --> 00:16:47,772 What hit you, Commander? What vessel? Can you identify? 309 00:16:47,839 --> 00:16:48,974 Negative. 310 00:16:49,040 --> 00:16:51,009 It all happened so fast. 311 00:16:51,076 --> 00:16:53,245 And it seems to have disappeared somehow. 312 00:16:53,311 --> 00:16:55,580 Switching to visual. 313 00:16:55,647 --> 00:16:59,017 Enterprise, can you see? 314 00:16:59,084 --> 00:17:01,019 My command post here-- 315 00:17:01,086 --> 00:17:03,788 we're a mile deep, on an asteroid, 316 00:17:03,855 --> 00:17:06,224 -(alarm blaring) -almost solid iron, 317 00:17:06,291 --> 00:17:08,760 and even through our deflectors, it did this. 318 00:17:08,827 --> 00:17:09,828 Can you see? 319 00:17:09,895 --> 00:17:11,863 We see, Hansen. 320 00:17:11,930 --> 00:17:13,031 Was your son with you? 321 00:17:13,098 --> 00:17:15,066 No, thank God. 322 00:17:17,135 --> 00:17:18,837 What can you tell us about the attacker? 323 00:17:18,904 --> 00:17:20,171 No identity. 324 00:17:20,238 --> 00:17:22,707 Only a glimpse of... 325 00:17:22,774 --> 00:17:24,809 Then it fired something at us. 326 00:17:24,876 --> 00:17:26,811 High-energy plasma. 327 00:17:26,878 --> 00:17:29,080 Fantastic power. 328 00:17:30,815 --> 00:17:33,118 Vessel seems to have disappeared, 329 00:17:33,184 --> 00:17:34,920 but it is out there somewhere. 330 00:17:34,986 --> 00:17:37,956 (panting) Enterprise, 331 00:17:38,023 --> 00:17:40,091 there's something's on our sensors moving fast. 332 00:17:40,158 --> 00:17:41,092 Send us your signal. 333 00:17:41,159 --> 00:17:43,061 Switching. 334 00:17:43,128 --> 00:17:45,997 Enterprise, can you see, in the center of my screen? 335 00:17:46,064 --> 00:17:47,933 -Phasers? -Still out of range, sir. 336 00:17:47,999 --> 00:17:49,601 We're out of range, Commander. Do you have weapons? 337 00:17:49,668 --> 00:17:50,936 Negative. Phasers gone. 338 00:17:51,002 --> 00:17:52,103 Weapon crew are all dead. 339 00:17:52,170 --> 00:17:53,738 Hail them. Warn that ship off. 340 00:17:53,805 --> 00:17:55,907 I'm trying. They're not acknowledging us. 341 00:18:01,913 --> 00:18:03,214 Aah! 342 00:18:25,337 --> 00:18:27,706 Interesting how they became visible for just a moment. 343 00:18:27,772 --> 00:18:29,174 Perhaps necessary to use weapons. 344 00:18:29,240 --> 00:18:33,078 Sir. We have to find a way to engage them. 345 00:18:33,144 --> 00:18:34,879 We need something to follow, Lieutenant. 346 00:18:34,946 --> 00:18:36,114 We have no visuals. 347 00:18:36,181 --> 00:18:38,383 Analyzing their movement patterns now. 348 00:18:38,450 --> 00:18:40,185 Give me a moment. 349 00:18:43,855 --> 00:18:45,924 Sir? Incoming warp signature. 350 00:18:45,991 --> 00:18:47,792 We're being hailed. 351 00:18:48,593 --> 00:18:50,862 It's one of ours. The Farragut. 352 00:18:50,929 --> 00:18:52,764 La'An's ship? 353 00:18:52,831 --> 00:18:54,699 -Who's hailing us? -UHURA: Their captain. 354 00:18:54,766 --> 00:18:56,134 James Kirk. 355 00:18:57,936 --> 00:18:59,004 Sam's brother? 356 00:19:00,438 --> 00:19:02,407 Uh... I mean, uh... 357 00:19:02,474 --> 00:19:03,942 On screen. 358 00:19:05,810 --> 00:19:08,113 Enterprise, this is Captain James T. Kirk 359 00:19:08,179 --> 00:19:11,716 of the USS Farragut, offering assistance. 360 00:19:14,185 --> 00:19:16,021 Christopher Pike. Good to see you, Captain. 361 00:19:16,087 --> 00:19:18,323 We received Outpost Four's distress signal 362 00:19:18,390 --> 00:19:20,725 and pushed warp nine for as long as we safely could. 363 00:19:20,792 --> 00:19:21,893 Do we know who did this? 364 00:19:21,960 --> 00:19:23,228 We have a pretty good idea. 365 00:19:23,294 --> 00:19:25,030 We're trying to determine, conclusively. 366 00:19:25,997 --> 00:19:26,998 I may have a lead, sir. 367 00:19:27,065 --> 00:19:28,867 The ship in question 368 00:19:28,933 --> 00:19:30,435 appears to have a kind of cloaking device. 369 00:19:30,502 --> 00:19:32,937 But they still have a detectable gravitational presence. 370 00:19:33,004 --> 00:19:35,206 So, can we track it, Commander...? 371 00:19:35,273 --> 00:19:36,241 Spock. 372 00:19:36,307 --> 00:19:37,942 Theoretically, yes. 373 00:19:38,009 --> 00:19:40,011 By detecting the microlensing of background stars 374 00:19:40,078 --> 00:19:41,746 we can determine an approximate location. 375 00:19:41,813 --> 00:19:43,181 Impressive, Mr. Spock. 376 00:19:43,248 --> 00:19:44,249 Where's the intruder now? 377 00:19:46,418 --> 00:19:49,154 He has changed heading. At a very leisurely maneuver. 378 00:19:49,220 --> 00:19:51,356 -They may not be aware of us. -How can that be true? 379 00:19:51,423 --> 00:19:53,091 They had to decloak to fire. 380 00:19:53,158 --> 00:19:54,893 Their device may work both ways: 381 00:19:54,959 --> 00:19:56,428 it makes them invisible to our sensors, 382 00:19:56,494 --> 00:19:58,797 but requires a massive amount of energy. 383 00:19:58,863 --> 00:20:00,298 They are likely flying blind, 384 00:20:00,365 --> 00:20:01,966 without enough power to run their scanners. 385 00:20:02,033 --> 00:20:04,936 So, we can't see them but they can't see us. 386 00:20:10,108 --> 00:20:12,811 His heading is now 1-1-1, mark 1-4. 387 00:20:12,877 --> 00:20:14,746 The exact heading a Romulan vessel would take 388 00:20:14,813 --> 00:20:16,247 toward the Neutral Zone and home. 389 00:20:16,314 --> 00:20:19,317 Sir, it's the Romulans. 390 00:20:19,384 --> 00:20:20,752 We have to take them out. 391 00:20:20,819 --> 00:20:22,020 We can't enter the Neutral Zone. 392 00:20:22,087 --> 00:20:23,288 Starfleet is clear on this. 393 00:20:23,354 --> 00:20:24,823 We do, that's considered an act of war. 394 00:20:24,889 --> 00:20:26,357 They've destroyed three of our outposts. 395 00:20:26,424 --> 00:20:27,992 That's not an act of war? 396 00:20:28,059 --> 00:20:29,427 We attack the Romulans without authorization, 397 00:20:29,494 --> 00:20:31,129 the Federation will consider us expendable. 398 00:20:31,196 --> 00:20:33,031 KIRK: We do have another option. 399 00:20:33,098 --> 00:20:34,399 We can shadow the ship. 400 00:20:34,466 --> 00:20:37,102 Follow a parallel course, to buy us some time. 401 00:20:37,168 --> 00:20:39,370 -Not an intercept course, sir? -No. 402 00:20:39,437 --> 00:20:40,872 The captain is right. 403 00:20:40,939 --> 00:20:42,140 That would be a declaration of war. 404 00:20:42,207 --> 00:20:43,174 But if Enterprise and Farragut 405 00:20:43,241 --> 00:20:44,309 match course and speed 406 00:20:44,375 --> 00:20:45,977 with the enemy ship, exactly, 407 00:20:46,044 --> 00:20:47,278 move for move, 408 00:20:47,345 --> 00:20:49,147 they might think we're just a reflection. 409 00:20:49,214 --> 00:20:50,815 Echoes on their sensors. 410 00:20:50,882 --> 00:20:52,250 That way we won't lose them 411 00:20:52,317 --> 00:20:54,919 while we wait to hear back from Starfleet. 412 00:20:54,986 --> 00:20:57,055 Let's start shadowing them. 413 00:20:57,122 --> 00:20:59,290 Uhura, send a message to Starfleet. 414 00:20:59,357 --> 00:21:01,826 Ask for permission to engage the Romulans. 415 00:21:01,893 --> 00:21:03,228 Captain Kirk, we'll be talking. 416 00:21:03,294 --> 00:21:05,463 I look forward to it. Kirk out. 417 00:21:09,033 --> 00:21:11,903 Get Sam Kirk up here, ASAP. 418 00:21:11,970 --> 00:21:14,973 Am I off the record here, sir? 419 00:21:16,274 --> 00:21:18,309 Jim was always at the top of his class. 420 00:21:18,376 --> 00:21:21,980 He's smart and highly skilled, obviously, 421 00:21:22,046 --> 00:21:24,782 but he's not above relying on charm 422 00:21:24,849 --> 00:21:26,184 or even luck. 423 00:21:26,251 --> 00:21:28,186 Sounds like a wild card. 424 00:21:28,253 --> 00:21:29,554 A whole deck of 'em. 425 00:21:30,288 --> 00:21:33,158 He doesn't like to take the path everyone else does. 426 00:21:33,224 --> 00:21:35,927 And he doesn't like to lose. 427 00:21:39,397 --> 00:21:43,401 Should we be worried that he's going to start a war? 428 00:21:45,637 --> 00:21:49,207 Look, I'm not gonna say that Jim isn't a pain in the ass. 429 00:21:49,274 --> 00:21:51,376 He is. He's a huge pain in the ass. 430 00:21:51,442 --> 00:21:53,478 But the truth is, 431 00:21:53,545 --> 00:21:56,447 he's as fine a captain as Starfleet has. 432 00:21:57,215 --> 00:21:59,150 -Okay. Good to know. -Like I said, 433 00:21:59,217 --> 00:22:01,519 he does like to bend the rules sometimes. 434 00:22:01,586 --> 00:22:04,322 No, more like all the time. 435 00:22:05,256 --> 00:22:07,392 SPOCK: Captain, can you come to the bridge? 436 00:22:07,458 --> 00:22:09,093 There is something you should see. 437 00:22:10,028 --> 00:22:11,229 UHURA: There's a comet ahead, 438 00:22:11,296 --> 00:22:12,530 and its trail is reflecting a signal 439 00:22:12,597 --> 00:22:14,399 on an unused EM frequency. 440 00:22:14,465 --> 00:22:17,335 It is encoded. Mr. Spock is trying to decipher. 441 00:22:17,402 --> 00:22:19,504 But we think it might be from the enemy ship. 442 00:22:20,305 --> 00:22:23,441 They cut off transmission, but we managed to make a copy. 443 00:22:24,242 --> 00:22:26,244 I think it's the feed from their bridge, sir. 444 00:22:26,311 --> 00:22:29,514 So, we're finally going to see what the Romulans look like. 445 00:22:30,281 --> 00:22:32,317 Put it on screen, please, Mr. Spock. 446 00:22:39,424 --> 00:22:41,993 ♪ ♪ 447 00:23:11,723 --> 00:23:13,024 PIKE: Captain Kirk, 448 00:23:13,091 --> 00:23:14,359 welcome aboard the Enterprise. 449 00:23:14,425 --> 00:23:15,393 Thanks, Captain Pike. 450 00:23:15,460 --> 00:23:16,894 Sam. 451 00:23:21,266 --> 00:23:22,267 Quite the ship you got here. 452 00:23:22,333 --> 00:23:23,501 He's jealous. 453 00:23:23,568 --> 00:23:25,069 (chuckling) 454 00:23:27,639 --> 00:23:29,440 Well, we're not gonna get out of this problem 455 00:23:29,507 --> 00:23:31,676 by not talking about it. 456 00:23:31,743 --> 00:23:33,444 Agreed. 457 00:23:33,511 --> 00:23:36,314 I'd like to hear what Mr. Spock has to say for himself. 458 00:23:36,381 --> 00:23:37,682 I assure you, Lieutenant, 459 00:23:37,749 --> 00:23:39,917 the similarities between Vulcans and Romulans 460 00:23:39,984 --> 00:23:41,386 came as a surprise to me. 461 00:23:41,452 --> 00:23:42,620 Perhaps even more so than you. 462 00:23:42,687 --> 00:23:44,589 It does seem suspicious. 463 00:23:44,656 --> 00:23:46,124 Not the similarity itself, 464 00:23:46,190 --> 00:23:47,392 but that we should discover it right now. 465 00:23:47,458 --> 00:23:49,193 What are you suggesting? 466 00:23:49,260 --> 00:23:50,595 Well, it's no secret that the Vulcans and the humans 467 00:23:50,662 --> 00:23:52,330 are in alliance. 468 00:23:52,397 --> 00:23:54,632 Perhaps the Romulans allowed us to see that transmission 469 00:23:54,699 --> 00:23:56,968 in hopes that it would sow discord 470 00:23:57,035 --> 00:23:59,370 -among us. -ORTEGAS: Even if we ignore 471 00:23:59,437 --> 00:24:00,938 the pointy-eared elephant in the room, 472 00:24:01,005 --> 00:24:03,107 we have another problem to worry about. 473 00:24:03,174 --> 00:24:04,375 We're going to lose our prey. 474 00:24:04,442 --> 00:24:05,977 MITCHELL: The Romulans are on a bearing 475 00:24:06,044 --> 00:24:07,612 to return to the Neutral Zone in an hour. 476 00:24:07,679 --> 00:24:09,180 KIRK: I don't think we can wait. 477 00:24:09,247 --> 00:24:10,948 We have to make a choice here. 478 00:24:11,015 --> 00:24:12,283 SPOCK: Say we do make that choice. 479 00:24:12,350 --> 00:24:13,584 Their plasma weapon 480 00:24:13,651 --> 00:24:15,253 can still slice through our shields. 481 00:24:15,320 --> 00:24:17,255 That, in conjunction with their cloaking device, 482 00:24:17,322 --> 00:24:18,623 gives them a tactical advantage. 483 00:24:18,690 --> 00:24:20,958 Even against our ships working in tandem. 484 00:24:21,025 --> 00:24:22,560 M'BENGA: Working in tandem for what? 485 00:24:22,627 --> 00:24:24,262 To destroy them? 486 00:24:25,496 --> 00:24:27,265 Say we're lucky enough to do that. 487 00:24:27,332 --> 00:24:30,101 Isn't that, technically, 488 00:24:30,168 --> 00:24:31,336 an act of war? 489 00:24:31,402 --> 00:24:33,338 ORTEGAS: I hate to say it, Doc, 490 00:24:33,404 --> 00:24:35,106 but they started it. 491 00:24:35,173 --> 00:24:36,541 This isn't a schoolyard. 492 00:24:36,607 --> 00:24:38,710 Billions of lives are at stake here. 493 00:24:38,776 --> 00:24:42,113 Which is why I want to hear everyone's opinion 494 00:24:42,180 --> 00:24:43,715 before we take any action. 495 00:24:45,249 --> 00:24:48,353 -I vote against war. -ORTEGAS: So do I. 496 00:24:48,419 --> 00:24:51,222 I just think that means killing Romulans. 497 00:24:53,758 --> 00:24:56,127 Captain, your thoughts? 498 00:24:58,696 --> 00:25:00,398 What happens when they return to Romulus 499 00:25:00,465 --> 00:25:02,033 and tell their leaders 500 00:25:02,100 --> 00:25:04,235 that the Federation won't even fight back? 501 00:25:04,969 --> 00:25:07,071 I'm starting to lean toward attack. 502 00:25:07,138 --> 00:25:10,174 If we allow them to destroy our outposts with no repercussions, 503 00:25:10,241 --> 00:25:11,576 we run the risk of war. 504 00:25:11,642 --> 00:25:13,644 Have to believe there's another way forward. 505 00:25:13,711 --> 00:25:15,446 I think we should attack. 506 00:25:16,681 --> 00:25:18,049 Mr. Spock? 507 00:25:18,116 --> 00:25:19,350 SPOCK: If the Romulans 508 00:25:19,417 --> 00:25:21,052 are an offshoot of my Vulcan blood, 509 00:25:21,119 --> 00:25:22,353 which I believe, 510 00:25:22,420 --> 00:25:24,322 then attack is indeed the only option. 511 00:25:24,389 --> 00:25:25,690 Vulcan, like Earth, 512 00:25:25,757 --> 00:25:27,692 had its aggressive colonizing period. 513 00:25:27,759 --> 00:25:30,128 Savage, even by human standards. 514 00:25:30,194 --> 00:25:32,797 If the Romulans retain this martial philosophy, 515 00:25:32,864 --> 00:25:35,533 then weakness is something we dare not show. 516 00:25:36,667 --> 00:25:38,169 ORTEGAS: Well, 517 00:25:38,236 --> 00:25:39,537 if Spock and I can agree, 518 00:25:39,604 --> 00:25:41,272 then there's hope for all of us. 519 00:25:41,339 --> 00:25:43,207 We don't all agree. 520 00:25:44,876 --> 00:25:46,577 KIRK: Hold a moment. Captain Pike, 521 00:25:46,644 --> 00:25:48,513 that comet we're approaching 522 00:25:48,579 --> 00:25:51,115 might just be the alternative that you've been looking for. 523 00:25:51,182 --> 00:25:54,786 Mr. Spock, can you put up the trajectory on screen, please? 524 00:25:54,852 --> 00:25:56,387 Currently, the Romulan ship 525 00:25:56,454 --> 00:25:57,755 is headed for the comet's tail. 526 00:25:57,822 --> 00:25:59,357 Now, I know that they're invisible 527 00:25:59,424 --> 00:26:01,359 and we can't lock on to their exact position. 528 00:26:01,426 --> 00:26:03,694 But the second they go through that, 529 00:26:03,761 --> 00:26:05,830 particle distortion will reveal their location. 530 00:26:05,897 --> 00:26:08,232 And we'll be flanking them on either side. 531 00:26:08,299 --> 00:26:10,568 They'll be pendent and we'll be able to get weapons locked. 532 00:26:10,635 --> 00:26:12,603 Good plan, Captain. 533 00:26:14,238 --> 00:26:18,109 Captain's personal log, stardate 1709.2. 534 00:26:18,176 --> 00:26:21,212 Per Captain Kirk's plan, we are mounting a pincer move. 535 00:26:21,279 --> 00:26:23,247 Our two ships will slowly drift closer 536 00:26:23,314 --> 00:26:25,416 as the Romulans remain unaware. 537 00:26:25,483 --> 00:26:27,185 When they pass through the comet's tail 538 00:26:27,251 --> 00:26:28,619 giving us their exact location, 539 00:26:28,686 --> 00:26:30,688 we will be in weapons range. 540 00:26:31,422 --> 00:26:33,558 Kirk, however, has agreed to my plan 541 00:26:33,624 --> 00:26:35,860 to neutralize, not destroy, the Bird-of-Prey, 542 00:26:35,927 --> 00:26:38,496 leaving open the possibility of dialogue. 543 00:26:38,563 --> 00:26:40,731 And yet I remain concerned 544 00:26:40,798 --> 00:26:44,635 this brash, young Starfleet captain follows his own rules. 545 00:26:45,603 --> 00:26:46,871 I can't help but wonder, 546 00:26:46,938 --> 00:26:49,307 is Kirk the reason I was sent here? 547 00:26:49,373 --> 00:26:51,275 If I wasn't here to stop him, 548 00:26:51,342 --> 00:26:52,877 would we be lead into a war? 549 00:26:52,944 --> 00:26:55,446 Ortegas, maintain present course, but be ready. 550 00:26:55,513 --> 00:26:58,883 I'll keep my foot over the gas, just in case. 551 00:27:00,618 --> 00:27:02,487 SPOCK: Still tracking the gravitational presence 552 00:27:02,553 --> 00:27:04,322 of the Romulans. 553 00:27:04,388 --> 00:27:06,290 Their trajectory remains unchanged. 554 00:27:06,357 --> 00:27:07,725 Holding position. 555 00:27:07,792 --> 00:27:08,893 Let us know when you see them, Enterprise. 556 00:27:08,960 --> 00:27:10,761 We're passing through the tail. 557 00:27:10,828 --> 00:27:12,763 Any second now. 558 00:27:22,406 --> 00:27:24,175 (indistinct chatter over comm) 559 00:27:26,811 --> 00:27:28,479 Something isn't right. 560 00:27:28,546 --> 00:27:30,648 The captain is correct. We should have seen them by now. 561 00:27:30,715 --> 00:27:31,516 KIRK: Enterprise, 562 00:27:31,582 --> 00:27:33,317 I don't like this. 563 00:27:33,384 --> 00:27:34,785 SPOCK: Reading gravitational signature again. 564 00:27:34,852 --> 00:27:36,320 It's behind the Farragut. 565 00:27:36,387 --> 00:27:38,623 -Kirk, get out of there! -Red Alert! 566 00:27:38,689 --> 00:27:40,324 Red Alert. Erica, close that distance 567 00:27:40,391 --> 00:27:41,526 as fast as you can. 568 00:27:41,592 --> 00:27:43,427 Attack pattern Tiberius 4. 569 00:27:51,602 --> 00:27:53,204 Get behind them. 570 00:27:59,510 --> 00:28:00,778 Fire! 571 00:28:02,613 --> 00:28:04,215 (grunting) 572 00:28:15,493 --> 00:28:17,828 (alarms blaring) 573 00:28:20,765 --> 00:28:22,533 Fire phasers, Captain. 574 00:28:22,600 --> 00:28:24,268 We're out of range. We're just as likely to hit you as them. 575 00:28:24,335 --> 00:28:25,570 Maybe you'll draw their fire. 576 00:28:25,636 --> 00:28:27,672 Mitchell, full phasers, now. 577 00:28:33,644 --> 00:28:35,580 Holy... We actually clipped them. 578 00:28:35,646 --> 00:28:36,914 Nice shooting, Jenna. 579 00:28:36,981 --> 00:28:38,416 Nyota, hail them. I want them focused on us. 580 00:28:38,482 --> 00:28:40,251 Hailing, sir. 581 00:28:40,318 --> 00:28:41,919 Keep firing. 582 00:28:51,929 --> 00:28:53,331 MITCHELL: They're firing their plasma weapon. 583 00:28:54,031 --> 00:28:55,666 Brace for impact! 584 00:29:01,872 --> 00:29:04,375 Damage to Decks Six, Seven, and Nine. 585 00:29:04,442 --> 00:29:05,977 And weapon control is down. 586 00:29:06,043 --> 00:29:07,812 That should have destroyed us. How are we still standing? 587 00:29:07,878 --> 00:29:08,980 SPOCK: They were shooting at a distance. 588 00:29:09,046 --> 00:29:10,481 Perhaps their plasma weapon 589 00:29:10,548 --> 00:29:11,882 is less effective when fired long range. 590 00:29:11,949 --> 00:29:12,950 Status of the Farragut? 591 00:29:13,017 --> 00:29:14,785 Critical. 592 00:29:14,852 --> 00:29:16,821 They will lose life support inside of five minutes. 593 00:29:16,887 --> 00:29:18,589 I can get us there in 30 seconds. 594 00:29:18,656 --> 00:29:20,558 Pike to transporter. Get the pads warmed up, Chief. 595 00:29:20,625 --> 00:29:22,293 We're about to test their upper limits. 596 00:29:24,996 --> 00:29:27,798 Clear the pads. There's one more group behind us. 597 00:29:28,899 --> 00:29:31,402 (sighs) Am I glad to see you. 598 00:29:33,037 --> 00:29:34,872 Oh, um... 599 00:29:34,939 --> 00:29:37,308 I didn't know you were a hugger, Lieutenant. 600 00:29:37,375 --> 00:29:39,276 Oh, Commander. 601 00:29:40,444 --> 00:29:41,979 Or have you forgotten? 602 00:29:42,046 --> 00:29:43,280 I d... Of course I haven't. 603 00:29:43,347 --> 00:29:44,682 Uh, uh, speaking of... 604 00:29:44,749 --> 00:29:46,651 when's the last time you've talked to Una? 605 00:29:48,452 --> 00:29:50,821 Well, I-I can't talk to her. 606 00:29:50,888 --> 00:29:52,023 No one can. It... 607 00:29:53,791 --> 00:29:55,026 She's not allowed contact. 608 00:29:55,092 --> 00:29:56,927 Of course. 609 00:29:56,994 --> 00:29:58,863 (trilling) 610 00:29:58,929 --> 00:29:59,930 KIRK: Captain Pike. 611 00:29:59,997 --> 00:30:01,799 We need to talk. Now. 612 00:30:07,638 --> 00:30:08,939 You flinched. 613 00:30:10,074 --> 00:30:12,009 You deliberated and we lost. 614 00:30:12,076 --> 00:30:13,711 We fired, Captain. And we were fired upon. 615 00:30:13,778 --> 00:30:14,845 That's why you're still here. 616 00:30:14,912 --> 00:30:16,480 From the start, 617 00:30:16,547 --> 00:30:17,948 you wanted to cripple them, not take them out. 618 00:30:18,015 --> 00:30:20,618 We may have different points of view, 619 00:30:20,685 --> 00:30:23,654 but do not question my combat readiness, Captain. 620 00:30:23,721 --> 00:30:26,757 I'm saying caution means you're not going to put 621 00:30:26,824 --> 00:30:28,726 everything you have into the punch. 622 00:30:28,793 --> 00:30:30,394 And that's a good way to lose, 623 00:30:30,461 --> 00:30:33,097 because your enemy will see that and act accordingly. 624 00:30:33,164 --> 00:30:35,032 All this because of a second's delay? 625 00:30:35,099 --> 00:30:38,069 Tell me I'm wrong, Captain, 626 00:30:38,135 --> 00:30:39,704 and I will back down. 627 00:30:39,770 --> 00:30:41,539 If you're saying you're more willing 628 00:30:41,605 --> 00:30:43,441 to take risks than I am, I don't disagree. 629 00:30:43,507 --> 00:30:45,776 And let me remind you that you're saying that on my ship, 630 00:30:45,843 --> 00:30:47,445 after yours has been destroyed. 631 00:30:51,048 --> 00:30:52,516 Fair. 632 00:30:52,583 --> 00:30:55,352 I'm just saying I underestimated him. 633 00:30:55,419 --> 00:30:56,921 I'm not going to do it again. 634 00:30:57,855 --> 00:30:59,757 SPOCK: Captains Pike and Kirk to the bridge. 635 00:30:59,824 --> 00:31:01,659 There is something you'll both want to see. 636 00:31:03,594 --> 00:31:05,663 (door whooshes open) 637 00:31:06,430 --> 00:31:09,834 Before they cloaked, I was able to scan the Bird-of-Prey. 638 00:31:09,900 --> 00:31:11,402 They are trailing trilithium fragments. 639 00:31:11,469 --> 00:31:12,570 Their power supply is damaged. 640 00:31:12,636 --> 00:31:13,904 I do not believe they have enough 641 00:31:13,971 --> 00:31:15,372 to make it back to Romulus. 642 00:31:15,439 --> 00:31:17,108 -Do we know their position? -Yes. 643 00:31:17,174 --> 00:31:18,375 On a heading for the Neutral Zone. 644 00:31:18,442 --> 00:31:19,577 We could overtake them. 645 00:31:19,643 --> 00:31:20,878 What's the status of our weapons? 646 00:31:20,945 --> 00:31:22,480 Our offensive capabilities are limited. 647 00:31:22,546 --> 00:31:24,014 Phasers are down. 648 00:31:24,081 --> 00:31:25,750 And torpedo launch tubes sustained damage in the attack. 649 00:31:25,816 --> 00:31:27,551 But the Romulans don't know that. 650 00:31:27,618 --> 00:31:29,153 They will if we pull up on their six and can't fire. 651 00:31:29,220 --> 00:31:32,623 Lieutenant Uhura, open a channel to the Romulan ship. 652 00:31:32,690 --> 00:31:35,426 Sir? They haven't responded to any of our hails before. 653 00:31:35,493 --> 00:31:36,994 I know. Open a channel. 654 00:31:37,061 --> 00:31:39,463 We're going to send them a message. 655 00:31:39,530 --> 00:31:40,631 What are you doing? 656 00:31:43,000 --> 00:31:44,568 Taking a risk. 657 00:31:48,839 --> 00:31:51,642 This is Captain Christopher Pike of the USS Enterprise. 658 00:31:51,709 --> 00:31:54,979 Our two cultures have been at war for 100 years. 659 00:31:55,045 --> 00:31:57,748 Long enough that we don't even question it. 660 00:31:57,815 --> 00:31:59,984 But I believe we can make another choice. 661 00:32:00,951 --> 00:32:02,586 Right now. 662 00:32:02,653 --> 00:32:04,722 I'm offering you a temporary cease-fire, 663 00:32:04,789 --> 00:32:05,956 so that we can talk. 664 00:32:06,957 --> 00:32:10,127 For the first time in 100 years. 665 00:32:18,702 --> 00:32:21,438 Okay. That was... unexpected. 666 00:32:21,505 --> 00:32:24,175 They want to destroy us, but they also want to get home. 667 00:32:24,241 --> 00:32:25,643 Knowing what your opponent wants 668 00:32:25,709 --> 00:32:27,077 is key to a successful negotiation. 669 00:32:27,144 --> 00:32:29,814 That's assuming they can be negotiated with. 670 00:32:32,216 --> 00:32:34,785 Captain Pike, the Romulans are calling. 671 00:32:34,852 --> 00:32:36,086 Looks like we're about to find out. 672 00:32:37,054 --> 00:32:38,689 On screen, please, Nyota. 673 00:32:43,093 --> 00:32:44,595 Captain Pike, 674 00:32:44,662 --> 00:32:47,798 it is good to make your acquaintance. 675 00:32:58,175 --> 00:32:59,577 Commander. 676 00:32:59,643 --> 00:33:01,779 I know your ships attacked our outposts 677 00:33:01,846 --> 00:33:03,080 on the edge of the Neutral Zone. 678 00:33:03,147 --> 00:33:04,849 But I also know 679 00:33:04,915 --> 00:33:06,917 that our two cultures have been at war for generations 680 00:33:06,984 --> 00:33:08,686 without ever having been face-to-face. 681 00:33:08,752 --> 00:33:12,022 I don't know why your ancestors attacked Earth 682 00:33:12,089 --> 00:33:13,924 or what my ancestors did in retaliation. 683 00:33:13,991 --> 00:33:15,626 I only know that we're paying a bill 684 00:33:15,693 --> 00:33:17,761 that was written long before you and I were ever born. 685 00:33:17,828 --> 00:33:20,030 Perhaps it's time we reconsider the cost. 686 00:33:20,764 --> 00:33:23,100 So, we can blow each other out of the sky 687 00:33:23,167 --> 00:33:25,236 using what little power we have left, 688 00:33:25,302 --> 00:33:27,004 or we can try something different. 689 00:33:28,105 --> 00:33:29,707 We can explain ourselves to each other. 690 00:33:29,773 --> 00:33:31,675 Understand each other. Empathize. 691 00:33:31,742 --> 00:33:34,211 If we don't, this war between us 692 00:33:34,278 --> 00:33:36,614 will simply continue, unabated. 693 00:33:36,680 --> 00:33:38,048 And the cost for that is sure. 694 00:33:38,115 --> 00:33:39,516 Death. 695 00:33:40,284 --> 00:33:43,520 More and more death. 696 00:33:44,355 --> 00:33:47,625 Our peoples are indeed different, Captain. 697 00:33:47,691 --> 00:33:50,628 In our culture, your words are a show of weakness. 698 00:33:50,694 --> 00:33:54,798 What chance does dialogue offer, save to delay me? 699 00:33:54,865 --> 00:33:56,533 Why should I listen to you? 700 00:33:56,600 --> 00:33:58,135 PIKE: Both our ships are damaged. Your cloak 701 00:33:58,202 --> 00:34:00,271 is unstable, which leaves you vulnerable to our weapons. 702 00:34:00,337 --> 00:34:02,172 Maybe you have enough power to attack us. 703 00:34:02,239 --> 00:34:03,741 Maybe you have enough power 704 00:34:03,807 --> 00:34:05,542 to get back to Romulus without repairs. 705 00:34:05,609 --> 00:34:06,977 Conversely, 706 00:34:07,044 --> 00:34:08,646 maybe we can marshal our weapons and destroy you 707 00:34:08,712 --> 00:34:10,147 before you make it to the Neutral Zone. 708 00:34:10,214 --> 00:34:12,583 Or perhaps we chase you across the border 709 00:34:12,650 --> 00:34:15,219 and destroy you and get out before anyone's the wiser. 710 00:34:15,286 --> 00:34:17,922 So what is it that you're suggesting, Captain? 711 00:34:17,988 --> 00:34:19,556 A good faith gesture. 712 00:34:19,623 --> 00:34:21,158 Two hours. 713 00:34:21,225 --> 00:34:23,327 Enough time to repair our ships and bury the dead. 714 00:34:23,394 --> 00:34:24,895 And maybe this bit of mercy 715 00:34:24,962 --> 00:34:27,798 will lead to something further and better 716 00:34:27,865 --> 00:34:29,266 between our two cultures. 717 00:34:42,079 --> 00:34:43,314 Two hours. 718 00:34:51,889 --> 00:34:53,324 Captain. 719 00:34:53,390 --> 00:34:55,659 They are lying. 720 00:34:55,726 --> 00:34:57,194 Romulans can't be trusted. 721 00:34:57,261 --> 00:34:58,963 They shot Farragut right in front of us. 722 00:34:59,029 --> 00:35:00,664 Stand down, Erica. 723 00:35:00,731 --> 00:35:01,865 You can't let them get away with it! 724 00:35:01,932 --> 00:35:03,133 Stand down! 725 00:35:07,671 --> 00:35:08,706 Yes, sir. 726 00:35:17,881 --> 00:35:19,750 Sensor readings suggest 727 00:35:19,817 --> 00:35:21,885 the Romulans have stopped forward movement. 728 00:35:27,291 --> 00:35:29,159 I wonder what they're doing over there. 729 00:35:29,226 --> 00:35:30,894 Hopefully... 730 00:35:32,830 --> 00:35:34,298 ...same thing we are. 731 00:35:35,766 --> 00:35:36,934 SUBCOMMANDER: A cease-fire? 732 00:35:37,001 --> 00:35:39,803 This is Federation weakness. 733 00:35:39,870 --> 00:35:41,305 Is it not the Romulan way 734 00:35:41,372 --> 00:35:43,207 to attack when we are given advantage like this? 735 00:35:43,273 --> 00:35:45,409 We are engaged in a cease-fire, Subcommander. 736 00:35:45,476 --> 00:35:46,877 We have two hours. 737 00:35:46,944 --> 00:35:48,779 Put all hands to repair our engines. 738 00:35:48,846 --> 00:35:51,248 If we do not, we will not make it back to Romulus. 739 00:35:51,315 --> 00:35:54,818 Sir, we should commit all hands to weapons repair. 740 00:35:54,885 --> 00:35:57,187 The Federation has given us the advantage. 741 00:35:57,254 --> 00:35:59,723 We can strike before this ridiculous cease-fire 742 00:35:59,790 --> 00:36:00,924 is completed. 743 00:36:08,132 --> 00:36:11,402 This is your fourth mission, is it not, Subcommander? 744 00:36:11,468 --> 00:36:13,370 Third, sir. 745 00:36:13,437 --> 00:36:16,140 I served with your Uncle Tarqan during the Reman campaign, 746 00:36:16,206 --> 00:36:17,775 did you know that, Subcommander? 747 00:36:17,841 --> 00:36:19,176 I did. 748 00:36:19,243 --> 00:36:21,412 His death was a great victory for Romulus. 749 00:36:21,478 --> 00:36:24,314 Yes, he was brave. 750 00:36:24,381 --> 00:36:26,750 His commander, however, was a fool. 751 00:36:26,817 --> 00:36:29,753 He forced him to fight after we'd lost weapons, 752 00:36:29,820 --> 00:36:31,922 and the only logical choice was retreat. 753 00:36:31,989 --> 00:36:33,457 He did not have to die. 754 00:36:33,524 --> 00:36:34,992 Sir? 755 00:36:35,059 --> 00:36:36,894 His death was a waste. 756 00:36:36,960 --> 00:36:39,229 And it was stupid. It left us weaker. 757 00:36:39,296 --> 00:36:42,966 Now, I can say that because I'm old enough 758 00:36:43,033 --> 00:36:45,169 and I don't care what people think of me. 759 00:36:45,235 --> 00:36:48,872 Pride is not something we can afford. 760 00:36:48,939 --> 00:36:51,775 We look at the world clearly on my ship. 761 00:36:51,842 --> 00:36:54,378 We do not make choices based on ego. 762 00:36:54,445 --> 00:36:56,146 Engines first. 763 00:36:56,213 --> 00:36:58,382 Then, weapons. That is my order. 764 00:36:59,349 --> 00:37:00,851 Or are you so arrogant 765 00:37:00,918 --> 00:37:02,920 you think you know better than your Commander? 766 00:37:04,054 --> 00:37:04,988 No, sir. 767 00:37:05,055 --> 00:37:06,223 Good. 768 00:37:07,157 --> 00:37:08,292 Because I need you. 769 00:37:08,358 --> 00:37:10,961 I don't know if this peace game 770 00:37:11,028 --> 00:37:12,896 we're playing with the Federation will work. 771 00:37:12,963 --> 00:37:14,498 But I have to see it through. 772 00:37:14,565 --> 00:37:17,734 And if we achieve it, then, good. 773 00:37:17,801 --> 00:37:19,002 But if not? 774 00:37:20,804 --> 00:37:22,873 Then you'll get your war. 775 00:37:35,819 --> 00:37:37,154 Do you want some coffee? 776 00:37:37,921 --> 00:37:40,991 I do not drink coffee. I do drink tea. 777 00:37:41,058 --> 00:37:42,392 All right, Would you like some tea? 778 00:37:42,459 --> 00:37:43,861 No, thank you, Captain. 779 00:37:45,529 --> 00:37:46,964 (chuckling) 780 00:37:47,698 --> 00:37:50,167 Well, the more things change, the more they stay the same. 781 00:37:51,969 --> 00:37:53,971 It's good to see you're still you, Spock. 782 00:37:56,273 --> 00:37:58,308 So many things have gone wrong today. 783 00:37:59,276 --> 00:38:00,177 (sighs) 784 00:38:00,244 --> 00:38:02,179 The loss of Outpost Four. 785 00:38:02,246 --> 00:38:04,047 The destruction of the Farragut. 786 00:38:04,815 --> 00:38:07,551 Any one of them could set us on a path to a dark future. 787 00:38:09,119 --> 00:38:11,155 But I can't help feeling... 788 00:38:12,890 --> 00:38:14,825 ...that there's something worse to come. 789 00:38:14,892 --> 00:38:19,329 Typically, no one can know the future in the moment. 790 00:38:19,396 --> 00:38:22,132 One can only follow one's instincts 791 00:38:22,199 --> 00:38:23,934 and hope the truth will present itself. 792 00:38:24,902 --> 00:38:26,069 Spock... 793 00:38:27,404 --> 00:38:28,438 ...what happened to Una? 794 00:38:28,505 --> 00:38:30,207 She was sentenced to 795 00:38:30,274 --> 00:38:32,309 the Federation penal colony on Salius Six, 796 00:38:32,376 --> 00:38:34,444 where she has spent much of the last seven years. 797 00:38:34,511 --> 00:38:36,180 Why? 798 00:38:36,246 --> 00:38:38,248 Her deception. 799 00:38:40,050 --> 00:38:41,251 I am confused. 800 00:38:41,318 --> 00:38:43,220 Even years ago, I thought you knew. 801 00:38:45,189 --> 00:38:47,257 -(door chimes) -Come. 802 00:38:50,494 --> 00:38:52,396 SPOCK: If you'll excuse me, I wish to supervise 803 00:38:52,462 --> 00:38:54,898 the repair of the phaser array personally. 804 00:38:57,935 --> 00:38:58,969 Captain. 805 00:38:59,670 --> 00:39:01,371 Captain. 806 00:39:04,908 --> 00:39:06,176 (door whooshes shut) 807 00:39:06,243 --> 00:39:09,313 I know you want me to change tack, but 808 00:39:09,379 --> 00:39:11,582 pride is just not something we can afford. 809 00:39:11,648 --> 00:39:13,951 You want me to tell you that I wouldn't have tried 810 00:39:14,017 --> 00:39:15,953 to blow those Romulans out of the sky? 811 00:39:16,019 --> 00:39:17,354 Well, I would have. 812 00:39:18,322 --> 00:39:20,224 But it wasn't my call. 813 00:39:20,290 --> 00:39:21,992 Okay. We're here, now. 814 00:39:22,059 --> 00:39:24,328 And the truth is... 815 00:39:24,394 --> 00:39:27,898 I don't know these Romulans can't be trusted. 816 00:39:28,632 --> 00:39:31,001 But I also don't know if they can. 817 00:39:31,068 --> 00:39:32,569 And neither do you. 818 00:39:33,570 --> 00:39:35,005 Fair enough. 819 00:39:36,573 --> 00:39:39,176 I'd like to explore a backup plan. 820 00:39:40,210 --> 00:39:43,247 If you'll give me the resources. 821 00:39:44,214 --> 00:39:45,115 I'm listening. 822 00:39:45,182 --> 00:39:46,350 Look, the Romulans 823 00:39:46,416 --> 00:39:47,918 just bought themselves some time. 824 00:39:47,985 --> 00:39:50,220 Sure, they can use that time to make repairs. 825 00:39:50,287 --> 00:39:53,557 But remember, they're on the edge of the Neutral Zone. 826 00:39:53,624 --> 00:39:56,059 They could also use it to call for reinforcements. 827 00:39:56,126 --> 00:39:58,128 So, 828 00:39:58,195 --> 00:39:59,596 what if we did the same? 829 00:39:59,663 --> 00:40:02,499 Just in case they decide to turn and fight after all. 830 00:40:02,566 --> 00:40:05,535 Jim, we're on the far edge of Federation space. 831 00:40:06,270 --> 00:40:08,305 It takes days to get a message to Starfleet. 832 00:40:08,372 --> 00:40:10,040 We're weeks away from help getting to us, 833 00:40:10,107 --> 00:40:11,408 even at maximum warp. 834 00:40:15,178 --> 00:40:17,681 But the Romulans don't know that. 835 00:40:20,017 --> 00:40:21,385 Captain Kirk... 836 00:40:23,153 --> 00:40:24,621 ...what are you suggesting? 837 00:40:24,688 --> 00:40:26,923 Captain Pike... 838 00:40:28,258 --> 00:40:30,927 ...can I borrow a shuttle? 839 00:40:52,616 --> 00:40:54,217 Try it now. 840 00:40:54,284 --> 00:40:56,219 ENGINEER (Scottish accent): Aye, that's the one. 841 00:40:56,286 --> 00:40:58,221 This is where the auto repair was getting hung up. 842 00:40:58,288 --> 00:41:00,023 She's very fused. 843 00:41:00,090 --> 00:41:02,492 I do not need to remind you that we have less than two hours 844 00:41:02,559 --> 00:41:04,695 to restore phaser control to working order. 845 00:41:04,761 --> 00:41:07,030 ENGINEER: I'm an engineer, not a miracle worker, 846 00:41:07,097 --> 00:41:08,999 Mr. Spock. 847 00:41:09,066 --> 00:41:10,734 Two minutes, Captain. 848 00:41:10,801 --> 00:41:11,968 Status? 849 00:41:12,035 --> 00:41:13,337 MITCHELL: We have engines, 850 00:41:13,403 --> 00:41:15,172 but weapons systems are not back online. 851 00:41:15,238 --> 00:41:17,240 Bridge to Spock. Status? 852 00:41:17,307 --> 00:41:18,408 Working on it, Captain. 853 00:41:18,475 --> 00:41:19,509 Working on it. 854 00:41:19,576 --> 00:41:20,677 UHURA: Two hours, Captain. 855 00:41:20,744 --> 00:41:24,114 And... mark. 856 00:41:33,523 --> 00:41:35,325 Open a channel to the Romulan ship. 857 00:41:38,095 --> 00:41:39,596 Have you repaired your ship, Commander? 858 00:41:39,663 --> 00:41:41,765 Have you repaired yours, Captain? 859 00:41:43,166 --> 00:41:44,468 Conventional wisdom suggests 860 00:41:44,534 --> 00:41:46,103 that our next move is to resume hostilities. 861 00:41:46,169 --> 00:41:47,604 To fight. 862 00:41:47,671 --> 00:41:49,439 You yourself told me that in your culture 863 00:41:49,506 --> 00:41:51,408 to do anything else would be a sign of weakness. 864 00:41:51,475 --> 00:41:54,378 But let me tell you a way in which humans are not weak. 865 00:41:54,444 --> 00:41:57,080 Our strength comes from our willingness to see a partner 866 00:41:57,147 --> 00:41:58,382 instead of an enemy. 867 00:41:58,448 --> 00:41:59,750 In our culture, that is an act 868 00:41:59,816 --> 00:42:01,752 of faith and strength, 869 00:42:01,818 --> 00:42:03,787 not a failure of character. 870 00:42:03,854 --> 00:42:06,022 Do Romulans have that kind of strength? 871 00:42:12,729 --> 00:42:16,533 I too tire of endless war. 872 00:42:22,873 --> 00:42:25,409 (intermittent beeping) 873 00:42:25,475 --> 00:42:27,377 (alarm blaring) 874 00:42:47,330 --> 00:42:49,399 Why is the fleet here? I did not call for them. 875 00:42:49,466 --> 00:42:51,701 I alerted them of our situation, Commander. 876 00:42:51,768 --> 00:42:54,404 The Federation showed weakness. 877 00:42:54,471 --> 00:42:56,440 It is the Romulan way to strike. 878 00:42:56,506 --> 00:42:58,308 You were not going to. 879 00:42:58,375 --> 00:43:00,177 I took matters into my own hands. 880 00:43:00,243 --> 00:43:02,646 You disobeyed a direct order. 881 00:43:02,712 --> 00:43:04,281 Had you not negotiated with the Federation, 882 00:43:04,347 --> 00:43:05,549 I would not have needed to. 883 00:43:05,615 --> 00:43:07,751 We undertook this mission to test 884 00:43:07,818 --> 00:43:09,753 the strength of the Federation. 885 00:43:09,820 --> 00:43:11,421 They showed us they lack it. 886 00:43:11,488 --> 00:43:12,789 We should have destroyed them 887 00:43:12,856 --> 00:43:14,558 -the moment they did. -You don't remember 888 00:43:14,624 --> 00:43:16,827 a time without war. 889 00:43:16,893 --> 00:43:18,228 But I do. 890 00:43:18,962 --> 00:43:21,131 Who wins an endless war with the Federation? 891 00:43:21,198 --> 00:43:22,866 We will, Commander. 892 00:43:22,933 --> 00:43:26,503 An endless war, by definition, can never be won. 893 00:43:27,237 --> 00:43:29,306 Captain Pike will not trust my word now. 894 00:43:29,372 --> 00:43:31,141 What does that matter? 895 00:43:31,842 --> 00:43:33,376 He will be dead soon. 896 00:43:33,443 --> 00:43:34,578 (scoffs) 897 00:43:35,512 --> 00:43:37,581 Take him off the bridge. 898 00:43:51,761 --> 00:43:53,497 UHURA: We're being hailed, sir. 899 00:43:53,563 --> 00:43:55,232 It's the Romulan flagship. 900 00:43:55,298 --> 00:43:56,433 On screen. 901 00:43:58,401 --> 00:44:00,170 Human. 902 00:44:00,237 --> 00:44:02,572 I am here to accept your unconditional surrender. 903 00:44:02,639 --> 00:44:04,207 Nice to meet you, too. 904 00:44:04,274 --> 00:44:05,475 I'm Captain Pike 905 00:44:05,542 --> 00:44:06,710 of the Federation Starship Enterprise. 906 00:44:06,776 --> 00:44:07,777 And you are? 907 00:44:07,844 --> 00:44:09,846 You may address me as Praetor. 908 00:44:09,913 --> 00:44:11,581 It is customary to kneel. 909 00:44:11,648 --> 00:44:14,251 As I'm not a Romulan, you'll forgive me if I don't. 910 00:44:14,317 --> 00:44:15,785 Now, I'm confused. 911 00:44:15,852 --> 00:44:19,155 We are holding to our side of the Neutral Zone, as you are. 912 00:44:19,222 --> 00:44:20,457 Yet you demand our surrender? 913 00:44:20,524 --> 00:44:22,859 Captain. I have you surrounded. 914 00:44:22,926 --> 00:44:25,595 Surrender or we will destroy you. 915 00:44:25,662 --> 00:44:27,364 You have one minute to comply. 916 00:44:28,832 --> 00:44:30,400 You know, I don't like her. 917 00:44:30,467 --> 00:44:31,701 Perimeter alert. 918 00:44:31,768 --> 00:44:33,904 We have ships incoming, sir. Dozens. 919 00:44:33,970 --> 00:44:36,239 -More Romulans? -No. 920 00:44:36,306 --> 00:44:38,275 They look like... ours. 921 00:44:52,556 --> 00:44:54,491 I've got a secure channel from the lead ship, sir. 922 00:44:54,558 --> 00:44:57,727 It's Captain Kirk. 923 00:44:57,794 --> 00:45:00,597 Chris, the reinforcements you ordered? 924 00:45:00,664 --> 00:45:03,667 Been 100 years since the Federation 925 00:45:03,733 --> 00:45:05,201 has seen the Romulans. 926 00:45:05,268 --> 00:45:06,836 We didn't know what their ships looked like, 927 00:45:06,903 --> 00:45:09,539 and so I figured they don't know what ours look like, either. 928 00:45:09,606 --> 00:45:11,975 All robotic mining craft? 929 00:45:12,042 --> 00:45:14,945 Mining, hauling. Not one of them manned. 930 00:45:15,011 --> 00:45:16,546 But to the Romulans, 931 00:45:16,613 --> 00:45:19,649 who's to say we aren't a Federation armada? 932 00:45:19,716 --> 00:45:21,952 You sneaky son of a bitch. 933 00:45:22,018 --> 00:45:24,821 It's enough to bluff with, I hope. 934 00:45:24,888 --> 00:45:26,489 Try not to get us in a real fight. 935 00:45:26,556 --> 00:45:29,292 I'll do my best. Thanks, Captain. 936 00:45:30,293 --> 00:45:31,595 It's my pleasure, Captain. 937 00:45:31,661 --> 00:45:33,330 Bridge to Spock. 938 00:45:33,396 --> 00:45:35,298 We really could use some phasers right about now. 939 00:45:35,365 --> 00:45:36,299 How's it going down there? 940 00:45:36,366 --> 00:45:37,534 We are making progress. 941 00:45:37,601 --> 00:45:38,768 The conduits are severely damaged. 942 00:45:38,835 --> 00:45:40,370 Work faster, Mr. Spock. 943 00:45:40,437 --> 00:45:41,705 We're going to need weapons soon 944 00:45:41,771 --> 00:45:42,973 or we're not going to need them at all. 945 00:45:43,039 --> 00:45:44,507 Romulan praetor is hailing us, sir. 946 00:45:44,574 --> 00:45:45,875 Keep a secure channel open for Captain Kirk 947 00:45:45,942 --> 00:45:47,410 so he can listen in. 948 00:45:50,413 --> 00:45:51,781 You ready to sell this? 949 00:45:52,749 --> 00:45:54,517 Ready as I'll ever be. 950 00:45:59,055 --> 00:46:00,824 By now you've probably noticed 951 00:46:00,890 --> 00:46:03,960 our armada of Starfleet Delta Class attack ships. 952 00:46:04,027 --> 00:46:07,430 But we won't have to use them, will we, Praetor? 953 00:46:07,497 --> 00:46:09,366 This is an act of unparalleled aggression 954 00:46:09,432 --> 00:46:11,368 on the border of our territory, Captain. 955 00:46:11,434 --> 00:46:13,269 No, just a standard training maneuver 956 00:46:13,336 --> 00:46:15,438 that happened to land our fleet here the same time as yours. 957 00:46:16,439 --> 00:46:17,674 You want to know what actually is 958 00:46:17,741 --> 00:46:19,976 an act of unparalleled aggression? 959 00:46:20,043 --> 00:46:23,513 A Romulan Bird-of-Prey using cloaking technology 960 00:46:23,580 --> 00:46:25,482 destroying our Neutral Zone outposts. 961 00:46:25,548 --> 00:46:26,850 I know nothing of what you speak. 962 00:46:26,916 --> 00:46:28,385 That's okay. 963 00:46:28,451 --> 00:46:29,786 We'll send you a recording of it de-cloaking 964 00:46:29,853 --> 00:46:31,621 right before destroying Outpost Four. 965 00:46:35,725 --> 00:46:37,794 (explosion on recording) 966 00:46:40,597 --> 00:46:41,731 PRAETOR: I see. 967 00:46:45,869 --> 00:46:48,505 Romulan ship is de-cloaking and breaking formation. 968 00:46:48,571 --> 00:46:49,773 Heading our way. 969 00:46:49,839 --> 00:46:51,041 Praetor, what is this? 970 00:46:51,107 --> 00:46:52,742 This is a culling, Captain. 971 00:46:52,809 --> 00:46:54,411 That commander should not have 972 00:46:54,477 --> 00:46:56,780 allowed himself to be caught. 973 00:46:56,846 --> 00:46:58,815 ORTEGAS: Sir. 974 00:46:58,882 --> 00:47:00,417 It's the Bird-of-Prey we've been chasing. 975 00:47:00,483 --> 00:47:02,986 Nyota, pause communication. 976 00:47:03,053 --> 00:47:04,988 Open a channel with the Romulan Commander. 977 00:47:05,922 --> 00:47:07,057 (comm chimes) 978 00:47:07,123 --> 00:47:08,458 Captain. 979 00:47:11,861 --> 00:47:14,497 So, we see each other once again, after all. 980 00:47:14,564 --> 00:47:15,765 What are you doing? 981 00:47:15,832 --> 00:47:17,400 Only what is asked of me. 982 00:47:17,467 --> 00:47:19,335 I never called for that Armada. 983 00:47:19,402 --> 00:47:20,737 We can beam you and your crew aboard. 984 00:47:20,804 --> 00:47:21,905 You don't have to do this. 985 00:47:21,971 --> 00:47:23,673 It is not our way. 986 00:47:24,407 --> 00:47:26,910 I regret that we meet in this way. 987 00:47:26,976 --> 00:47:29,012 You and I are of a kind. 988 00:47:29,079 --> 00:47:32,048 In a different reality, I could've called you friend. 989 00:47:32,115 --> 00:47:34,584 What purpose will it serve to die? 990 00:47:34,651 --> 00:47:36,953 We are creatures of duty, you and I. 991 00:47:38,021 --> 00:47:40,023 Just one more duty to perform. 992 00:47:40,757 --> 00:47:44,594 Do not be upset. I have accepted my fate. 993 00:47:45,395 --> 00:47:47,564 Perhaps, someday, my sacrifice will lead 994 00:47:47,630 --> 00:47:49,733 to an end to this conflict between us. 995 00:48:07,617 --> 00:48:09,152 They're powering up weapons. 996 00:48:30,907 --> 00:48:33,676 The Romulan praetor is hailing us again, sir. 997 00:48:45,121 --> 00:48:46,422 On screen. 998 00:48:48,024 --> 00:48:49,759 Our fleet is stronger now. 999 00:48:49,826 --> 00:48:51,795 And I am ready to accept your surrender. 1000 00:48:51,861 --> 00:48:54,197 This is really how you want to end 100 years of peace? 1001 00:48:54,264 --> 00:48:55,965 What do Romulans care of peace? 1002 00:48:56,032 --> 00:48:57,867 It means nothing to us. 1003 00:48:57,934 --> 00:48:59,903 And your apparent affinity for it has sealed your fate. 1004 00:48:59,969 --> 00:49:01,738 Thank you, Captain Pike. 1005 00:49:01,805 --> 00:49:04,107 If not for your weakness, we would never have known 1006 00:49:04,174 --> 00:49:07,010 what easy targets your Federation would be. 1007 00:49:07,076 --> 00:49:08,711 Goodbye. 1008 00:49:10,146 --> 00:49:11,614 They're powering up weapons again. 1009 00:49:11,681 --> 00:49:13,950 Evasive maneuvers, Erica. Pattern Zeta-3. 1010 00:49:21,124 --> 00:49:22,959 Kirk, get back here. We're about to warp out. 1011 00:49:23,026 --> 00:49:24,194 Roger that. 1012 00:49:24,260 --> 00:49:26,763 Captain, warp engines aren't engaging. 1013 00:49:26,830 --> 00:49:28,031 Erica... 1014 00:49:28,097 --> 00:49:29,465 I'm sorry, sir. 1015 00:49:29,532 --> 00:49:31,067 MITCHELL: Sir, the drone ships are moving. 1016 00:49:31,134 --> 00:49:32,669 Son of a bitch. 1017 00:49:32,735 --> 00:49:33,703 Kirk, what are you doing? 1018 00:49:33,770 --> 00:49:34,938 Covering your escape. 1019 00:49:35,004 --> 00:49:36,806 Get those engines fixed. 1020 00:49:42,078 --> 00:49:44,848 ORTEGAS: He's putting the drones between us and the Romulans. 1021 00:49:53,156 --> 00:49:55,825 (grunting) 1022 00:49:59,863 --> 00:50:01,164 MITCHELL: Captain Kirk has beamed on board. 1023 00:50:01,231 --> 00:50:03,499 Engines online, Captain. 1024 00:50:04,634 --> 00:50:05,768 Hit it. 1025 00:50:14,344 --> 00:50:15,778 Damage report. 1026 00:50:15,845 --> 00:50:17,280 MITCHELL: Reports coming from all decks. 1027 00:50:17,347 --> 00:50:18,681 Captain, 1028 00:50:18,748 --> 00:50:20,016 the Romulans are broadcasting 1029 00:50:20,083 --> 00:50:22,785 on all known subspace frequencies. 1030 00:50:23,753 --> 00:50:26,155 It's declaration of war, sir. 1031 00:50:27,190 --> 00:50:28,825 Against the Federation. 1032 00:50:34,097 --> 00:50:37,700 MITCHELL: Decks Five 11, 12, and 22 are all reporting hull breaches. 1033 00:50:37,767 --> 00:50:39,769 Weapons systems took a direct hit. 1034 00:50:39,836 --> 00:50:41,304 Spock. 1035 00:50:44,274 --> 00:50:45,308 Medical. 1036 00:50:46,809 --> 00:50:48,845 ♪ ♪ 1037 00:51:16,339 --> 00:51:19,108 ♪ ♪ 1038 00:51:45,034 --> 00:51:47,236 ♪ ♪ 1039 00:51:56,446 --> 00:51:58,781 Massive cerebral trauma. 1040 00:51:58,848 --> 00:52:00,383 Major blood loss. 1041 00:52:02,018 --> 00:52:04,020 Spinal fractures. 1042 00:52:04,087 --> 00:52:06,689 Radiation burns across 1043 00:52:06,756 --> 00:52:08,825 40% of his body. 1044 00:52:15,131 --> 00:52:18,101 I'm not sure that he will recover from this. 1045 00:52:20,403 --> 00:52:22,405 But if he does... 1046 00:52:23,339 --> 00:52:25,141 ...he will not be the same. 1047 00:52:41,891 --> 00:52:44,027 ♪ ♪ 1048 00:52:59,275 --> 00:53:00,843 FUTURE PIKE: I know what you're thinking. 1049 00:53:04,781 --> 00:53:07,316 I was thinking the same thing when I went through this. 1050 00:53:09,819 --> 00:53:11,821 That I traded my fate for Spock's? 1051 00:53:11,888 --> 00:53:13,189 Yes. 1052 00:53:13,256 --> 00:53:15,425 This isn't going to help, but... 1053 00:53:17,193 --> 00:53:18,261 ...it gets worse. 1054 00:53:19,395 --> 00:53:21,831 This war with the Romulans. 1055 00:53:21,898 --> 00:53:23,199 Millions die. 1056 00:53:24,133 --> 00:53:26,169 So far. It's still going on. 1057 00:53:26,235 --> 00:53:28,805 Not only did you start something 1058 00:53:28,871 --> 00:53:30,273 that should never have been started. 1059 00:53:30,339 --> 00:53:32,408 The best chance at a lasting peace 1060 00:53:32,475 --> 00:53:35,411 between the Federation and the Romulans in any timeline? 1061 00:53:36,546 --> 00:53:38,147 Well... 1062 00:53:38,214 --> 00:53:40,750 turns out he's lying in a biobed. 1063 00:53:41,984 --> 00:53:44,153 We all want to think our future is important. 1064 00:53:44,220 --> 00:53:46,789 And ours-- yours and mine-- it is. 1065 00:53:47,957 --> 00:53:49,325 Just not the way you think. 1066 00:53:49,392 --> 00:53:51,461 Time is, uh, 1067 00:53:51,527 --> 00:53:53,729 is complicated. 1068 00:53:55,498 --> 00:53:58,101 But the monks showed me something simple. 1069 00:53:58,167 --> 00:54:01,471 Every time we change the path, 1070 00:54:01,537 --> 00:54:03,172 he dies. 1071 00:54:05,108 --> 00:54:06,976 And he's got things to do. 1072 00:54:10,580 --> 00:54:12,882 Fate-of-the-galaxy type things. 1073 00:54:14,150 --> 00:54:15,751 Paths diverge. 1074 00:54:17,420 --> 00:54:19,021 But I am the result of one 1075 00:54:19,088 --> 00:54:21,124 that should never have been taken. 1076 00:54:23,392 --> 00:54:24,827 -Thank you. -Hey, 1077 00:54:24,894 --> 00:54:26,362 look at it this way. 1078 00:54:27,096 --> 00:54:29,065 How many people get to give their life for someone 1079 00:54:29,132 --> 00:54:30,366 twice in one day? 1080 00:54:31,134 --> 00:54:33,769 See? Twice, 'cause there's two of us and we're both... 1081 00:54:33,836 --> 00:54:34,904 Yeah, I-I got it. 1082 00:54:35,605 --> 00:54:36,873 Got it. 1083 00:54:40,309 --> 00:54:42,945 (door chimes) 1084 00:54:43,012 --> 00:54:44,113 (soft chuckle) 1085 00:54:44,180 --> 00:54:45,181 Oh, yeah. 1086 00:54:51,254 --> 00:54:52,421 Come. 1087 00:54:54,056 --> 00:54:55,925 Not interrupting, am I? 1088 00:54:57,293 --> 00:54:58,794 No, I... 1089 00:55:00,163 --> 00:55:02,098 Not really, I'm just, uh... 1090 00:55:03,299 --> 00:55:04,567 ...talking to myself. 1091 00:55:06,602 --> 00:55:08,538 Fancy a drink? 1092 00:55:08,604 --> 00:55:10,006 Sure. 1093 00:55:12,408 --> 00:55:14,243 You know, uh... 1094 00:55:16,412 --> 00:55:18,848 I don't think I can explain it, but... 1095 00:55:21,450 --> 00:55:23,553 ...I think I was supposed to meet you. 1096 00:55:25,354 --> 00:55:27,523 I get that feeling too. 1097 00:55:28,324 --> 00:55:31,827 I, uh, honestly just came by to check on you. 1098 00:55:31,894 --> 00:55:35,331 I'm sorry things went down the way they did. 1099 00:55:36,265 --> 00:55:38,067 You tried for something better. 1100 00:55:39,969 --> 00:55:41,270 Tried and lost. 1101 00:55:48,511 --> 00:55:51,180 Did it ever occur to you that sometimes 1102 00:55:51,247 --> 00:55:53,115 you can't avoid a fight? 1103 00:55:53,182 --> 00:55:54,951 If you had just chased that Romulan ship 1104 00:55:55,017 --> 00:55:57,086 from the get-go and taken it out, 1105 00:55:57,153 --> 00:55:59,322 maybe none of this would've happened. 1106 00:56:01,123 --> 00:56:03,192 You're a good captain, Jim Kirk. 1107 00:56:05,428 --> 00:56:07,396 Enterprise would be lucky to have you. 1108 00:56:07,463 --> 00:56:09,865 You thinking of retiring? 1109 00:56:09,932 --> 00:56:11,467 (chuckles): No. 1110 00:56:11,534 --> 00:56:14,203 Oh, no. No, not yet. 1111 00:56:15,338 --> 00:56:17,940 So... 1112 00:56:18,007 --> 00:56:20,209 come on over and have a seat, Captain. 1113 00:56:22,678 --> 00:56:24,614 Tell me about yourself. 1114 00:56:26,616 --> 00:56:28,084 Where are you from? 1115 00:56:29,051 --> 00:56:32,054 (sighs) I grew up in Iowa. 1116 00:56:32,121 --> 00:56:33,623 (fading): My father George was first officer 1117 00:56:33,689 --> 00:56:35,491 on the Kelvin before he moved to... 1118 00:56:35,558 --> 00:56:37,627 ♪ ♪ 1119 00:57:00,016 --> 00:57:01,951 ♪ ♪ 1120 00:57:08,090 --> 00:57:09,659 Computer, 1121 00:57:09,725 --> 00:57:11,394 delete file. 1122 00:57:30,579 --> 00:57:31,981 (door chimes) 1123 00:57:32,048 --> 00:57:33,249 Come. 1124 00:57:35,284 --> 00:57:37,086 SPOCK: Captain. 1125 00:57:37,153 --> 00:57:38,721 -Am I interrupting? -No. 1126 00:57:40,656 --> 00:57:42,224 I'm very glad to see you. 1127 00:57:44,060 --> 00:57:45,494 But you saw me only moments ago. 1128 00:57:45,561 --> 00:57:47,496 Right. 1129 00:57:47,563 --> 00:57:49,031 You left the briefing suddenly. 1130 00:57:49,098 --> 00:57:52,201 It was uncharacteristic. 1131 00:57:53,235 --> 00:57:54,270 Was it? 1132 00:57:56,038 --> 00:57:58,574 But now your demeanor appears changed. 1133 00:57:59,709 --> 00:58:01,344 Having heard the boy's name, 1134 00:58:01,410 --> 00:58:04,013 I cannot help but wonder if this pertains to your future. 1135 00:58:06,182 --> 00:58:08,217 Let's just say I... 1136 00:58:08,284 --> 00:58:11,520 think the universe is telling me that some fates are inescapable. 1137 00:58:12,688 --> 00:58:14,590 And even if I could get out of mine... 1138 00:58:15,324 --> 00:58:17,493 ...it might just fall to someone else. 1139 00:58:17,560 --> 00:58:19,362 Someone you know? 1140 00:58:20,363 --> 00:58:21,430 Yes. 1141 00:58:22,565 --> 00:58:24,700 Is that why you are very glad to see me? 1142 00:58:30,539 --> 00:58:33,209 I believe I may owe you a debt of gratitude, Captain. 1143 00:58:33,275 --> 00:58:36,245 Although for precisely what, I do not know. 1144 00:58:36,312 --> 00:58:38,547 Spock, you are... 1145 00:58:42,451 --> 00:58:43,753 You are very important to me. 1146 00:58:43,819 --> 00:58:45,454 As you are to me, Captain. 1147 00:58:46,522 --> 00:58:48,190 Chris. 1148 00:58:55,297 --> 00:58:57,266 ("Makin' Memories" by Melissa Carper playing) 1149 00:58:57,333 --> 00:58:59,335 (door whooshes shut) 1150 00:58:59,402 --> 00:59:01,370 ♪ I'm makin' memories... ♪ 1151 00:59:01,437 --> 00:59:02,471 (boatswain's whistle blows) 1152 00:59:02,538 --> 00:59:05,741 ♪ I'd like to remember ♪ 1153 00:59:06,776 --> 00:59:10,212 ♪ I'm meetin' new people ♪ 1154 00:59:10,279 --> 00:59:13,682 ♪ I'd like to recall ♪ 1155 00:59:14,683 --> 00:59:18,120 ♪ Some of their names ♪ 1156 00:59:18,187 --> 00:59:22,091 ♪ Like Larry and Steve ♪ 1157 00:59:22,158 --> 00:59:25,528 ♪ Yeah, I'm makin' memories ♪ 1158 00:59:25,594 --> 00:59:29,365 ♪ That I can keep ♪ 1159 00:59:30,132 --> 00:59:33,402 ♪ Tonight I'm makin' memories ♪ 1160 00:59:33,469 --> 00:59:37,440 ♪ I'd like to remember ♪ 1161 00:59:37,506 --> 00:59:40,676 ♪ I'm meetin' new people ♪ 1162 00:59:40,743 --> 00:59:45,414 ♪ I'd like to recall ♪ 1163 00:59:45,481 --> 00:59:49,118 ♪ I'm makin' memories ♪ 1164 00:59:49,185 --> 00:59:52,521 ♪ I'd like to keep ♪ 1165 00:59:52,588 --> 00:59:56,625 ♪ Yeah, I'm makin' memories ♪ 1166 00:59:56,692 --> 00:59:58,294 -♪ I'd sure like to keep. ♪ -Captain, 1167 00:59:58,360 --> 01:00:00,496 incoming message from Starfleet Command. 1168 01:00:00,563 --> 01:00:01,864 Captain Batel is beaming onboard. 1169 01:00:01,931 --> 01:00:03,699 They want you and Commander Chin-Riley 1170 01:00:03,766 --> 01:00:05,634 to meet her in the transporter room. 1171 01:00:13,409 --> 01:00:15,244 Captain Batel, 1172 01:00:15,311 --> 01:00:16,779 I didn't think we'll be seeing each other so soon. 1173 01:00:16,846 --> 01:00:18,581 I know, Captain. 1174 01:00:18,647 --> 01:00:21,183 And for the record, I'm sorry about this. 1175 01:00:21,250 --> 01:00:22,852 Wh... 1176 01:00:27,957 --> 01:00:29,558 What the hell is going on? 1177 01:00:30,759 --> 01:00:33,762 Under Starfleet code of conduct 587.63, 1178 01:00:33,829 --> 01:00:36,599 I'm arresting Commander Una Chin-Riley for violations 1179 01:00:36,665 --> 01:00:38,601 of our anti-genetic modification directive. 1180 01:00:40,669 --> 01:00:41,670 She's an Illyrian, Chris. 1181 01:00:41,737 --> 01:00:43,172 I don't care what she is. 1182 01:00:43,239 --> 01:00:44,507 -She's my... -I don't like it either, 1183 01:00:44,573 --> 01:00:46,275 but I have orders. 1184 01:00:46,342 --> 01:00:47,576 (grunts) 1185 01:00:47,643 --> 01:00:49,144 Captain. 1186 01:00:49,211 --> 01:00:50,412 Don't. 1187 01:00:50,479 --> 01:00:52,848 I've known this might happen for years. 1188 01:00:58,320 --> 01:01:00,356 I didn't ask for this job. 1189 01:01:00,422 --> 01:01:01,690 I really am sorry. 1190 01:01:02,858 --> 01:01:04,226 So am I. 1191 01:01:09,765 --> 01:01:11,534 Because this isn't over. 1192 01:01:13,602 --> 01:01:14,837 BATEL: Energize. 1193 01:01:20,409 --> 01:01:23,345 Captioning sponsored by CBS 1194 01:01:23,412 --> 01:01:26,515 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org