1 00:00:07,008 --> 00:00:09,135 Previously on Star Trek: Discovery: 2 00:00:09,219 --> 00:00:13,848 The killer is a Ni'Var citizen and a Qowat Milat nun known as J'Vini. 3 00:00:13,932 --> 00:00:18,228 Starfleet remands the prisoner to your custody for extradition to Ni'Var. 4 00:00:18,311 --> 00:00:22,190 First officer of the Credence. He had two kids. They deserve justice. 5 00:00:22,273 --> 00:00:26,319 I also know bringing Ni'Var into the Federation will benefit millions. 6 00:00:26,402 --> 00:00:29,030 There must've been a sign it was coming. I missed it. 7 00:00:29,113 --> 00:00:32,200 What you require is freedom from guilt. 8 00:00:32,283 --> 00:00:34,786 My mind to your mind. 9 00:00:34,869 --> 00:00:38,831 It's hard to get out of your comfort zone when you can barely get out of the lab. 10 00:00:38,915 --> 00:00:41,918 So getting to do this could be really good for me. 11 00:00:43,795 --> 00:00:45,129 Are you, you? 12 00:00:46,130 --> 00:00:47,465 I'm definitely me. 13 00:00:47,549 --> 00:00:48,841 How do you feel? 14 00:00:49,634 --> 00:00:50,885 Whole. 15 00:00:58,017 --> 00:01:02,146 Captain's Log, Stardate 865661.2. 16 00:01:03,147 --> 00:01:06,359 It's been a week since my mission with the Qowat Milat. 17 00:01:06,442 --> 00:01:09,320 Since then, we've stayed in orbit over Ni'Var, 18 00:01:09,404 --> 00:01:12,657 working with the Ni'Var Science Institute and the Federation task force 19 00:01:12,740 --> 00:01:15,368 that's tracking and studying the DMA. 20 00:01:16,202 --> 00:01:19,455 No other inhabited worlds have been threatened yet. 21 00:01:19,539 --> 00:01:23,042 But of course, that can change at any moment. 22 00:01:23,751 --> 00:01:27,088 Ni'Var has fast-tracked negotiations to rejoin the Federation. 23 00:01:27,171 --> 00:01:29,424 I haven't yet heard how they're going. 24 00:01:30,008 --> 00:01:31,926 We're all living in uncertainty. 25 00:01:32,552 --> 00:01:35,096 Even for a crew as familiar with the unknown as this one, 26 00:01:35,179 --> 00:01:37,390 the stress is taking its toll. 27 00:01:38,850 --> 00:01:42,312 I'm following Dr. Culber's advice, mandating downtime 28 00:01:42,395 --> 00:01:45,773 to help with their psychological and emotional well-being. 29 00:01:48,026 --> 00:01:51,988 But Stamets won't let himself slow down, even for a second. 30 00:01:52,071 --> 00:01:55,867 He wants to solve this for all of us, especially Book. 31 00:01:56,951 --> 00:01:57,951 Book. 32 00:01:58,369 --> 00:02:01,539 Even though the mind-meld with T'Rina helped at the time, 33 00:02:01,623 --> 00:02:05,126 the peace he felt has been fleeting. 34 00:02:05,877 --> 00:02:11,466 I've encouraged him to talk to Dr. Culber, but I feel him pulling into himself. 35 00:02:11,549 --> 00:02:13,551 A natural response to grief. 36 00:02:13,635 --> 00:02:14,636 Crisis. 37 00:02:14,719 --> 00:02:15,762 All of this. 38 00:02:16,512 --> 00:02:18,306 But he can't do this alone. 39 00:02:19,098 --> 00:02:20,391 None of us can. 40 00:02:21,476 --> 00:02:25,521 Captain, President Rillak has requested our presence on Ni'Var. 41 00:02:25,605 --> 00:02:27,357 For the summit with President T'Rina? 42 00:02:27,440 --> 00:02:31,402 Negotiations are coming to a close, but Admiral Vance has fallen ill 43 00:02:31,486 --> 00:02:34,072 with what I'm told is a Malindian stomach worm. 44 00:02:34,155 --> 00:02:38,534 Medical guidance is to allow the worm to gestate before extraction. 45 00:02:38,618 --> 00:02:41,079 - Mm. How long will that take? - Twenty-four hours. 46 00:02:41,162 --> 00:02:44,082 We are to replace him in his diplomatic capacity. 47 00:02:44,165 --> 00:02:47,418 I would love to be there when Ni'Var officially rejoins the Federation. 48 00:02:47,502 --> 00:02:51,923 But the DMA analysis has to take priority. I'm sure she doesn't need both of us. 49 00:02:52,006 --> 00:02:56,386 To clarify, President Rillak did not imply a choice in the matter. 50 00:02:56,469 --> 00:03:00,348 Did she brief you on how exactly we're meant to participate? 51 00:03:00,932 --> 00:03:03,935 Well, we are to, and I quote, 52 00:03:04,018 --> 00:03:06,729 "Remain silent and look official. 53 00:03:06,813 --> 00:03:07,980 Nothing more." 54 00:03:11,234 --> 00:03:12,985 I still feel lost. 55 00:03:13,528 --> 00:03:15,947 Your time with the Qowat Milat wasn't helpful? 56 00:03:16,030 --> 00:03:16,948 No, it was. 57 00:03:16,949 --> 00:03:19,283 They have this "absolute candor" thing. 58 00:03:19,367 --> 00:03:22,453 So I kind of tried that on myself. 59 00:03:23,287 --> 00:03:24,287 And? 60 00:03:25,623 --> 00:03:26,623 It... 61 00:03:28,084 --> 00:03:31,003 It's like, you know, all these years, 62 00:03:32,004 --> 00:03:37,218 I think I have been on this straight-line path to the captain's chair, 63 00:03:37,301 --> 00:03:39,262 and just trying to get there as fast as I could. 64 00:03:39,345 --> 00:03:42,807 But now I think maybe... 65 00:03:44,475 --> 00:03:46,602 Maybe you need to take a detour? 66 00:03:47,812 --> 00:03:50,815 Oh, I'm... Yeah, I've been trying to step outside my comfort zone. 67 00:03:50,898 --> 00:03:53,526 I hunted down a nun. 68 00:03:53,609 --> 00:03:57,321 I ate foods that I hate. Have you ever tried Rigelian rutabagas? 69 00:03:57,405 --> 00:03:58,948 Because they are horrible. 70 00:03:59,031 --> 00:04:00,783 So don't, seriously. 71 00:04:01,367 --> 00:04:03,703 But these are, like, little baby steps, 72 00:04:03,786 --> 00:04:07,582 and I feel like I really need to challenge myself. 73 00:04:07,665 --> 00:04:10,042 Maybe I could volunteer in Astrometrics. 74 00:04:10,126 --> 00:04:13,546 Or study medicine? I don't know. Seems to make you happy. 75 00:04:15,006 --> 00:04:17,800 It might be good to clear your mind before you make any choices. 76 00:04:17,884 --> 00:04:20,845 That is exactly the problem. My mind doesn't clear. 77 00:04:20,928 --> 00:04:24,599 And then now with all this DMA craziness going on, it's like... 78 00:04:27,602 --> 00:04:30,813 Dr. Kovich came to me looking for a Discovery crew member 79 00:04:30,897 --> 00:04:33,441 to lead some cadets in a team-building exercise. 80 00:04:33,524 --> 00:04:35,651 He's consulting with Starfleet Academy, 81 00:04:35,735 --> 00:04:37,653 believes we have something special to offer 82 00:04:37,737 --> 00:04:39,947 since we served in a time before the Burn. 83 00:04:40,990 --> 00:04:44,994 How would I justify bailing on Commander Stamets to lead an exercise? 84 00:04:45,077 --> 00:04:48,080 Captain's requiring everyone to take some downtime. 85 00:04:48,164 --> 00:04:49,916 This would count as yours. 86 00:04:52,001 --> 00:04:54,212 Go, get inspired. 87 00:04:57,381 --> 00:04:58,381 Okay. 88 00:04:58,841 --> 00:04:59,757 Mm! 89 00:04:59,759 --> 00:05:00,759 Here's hoping. 90 00:05:01,928 --> 00:05:04,847 Come to think of it, can you do me a favor when you go? 91 00:05:04,931 --> 00:05:09,519 Why is Tilly ordering me to go on a training exercise for cadets? 92 00:05:09,602 --> 00:05:11,103 I'm already an ensign. 93 00:05:11,187 --> 00:05:13,105 Starfleet Academy is awesome. 94 00:05:14,941 --> 00:05:18,361 Try and think of it as part of your responsibility as host. 95 00:05:18,444 --> 00:05:21,113 You add new experiences to your symbiont. 96 00:05:21,197 --> 00:05:24,909 Yeah, but Jovar taught at the Academy before the Burn. 97 00:05:24,992 --> 00:05:27,495 Really, Tal's already got that experience. 98 00:05:27,578 --> 00:05:29,747 There's always something new to learn. 99 00:05:29,831 --> 00:05:31,833 And besides, orders are orders. 100 00:05:31,916 --> 00:05:34,252 All right. What are you gonna do today? 101 00:05:34,335 --> 00:05:36,838 Other than the zhian'tal exercises. 102 00:05:37,463 --> 00:05:41,884 Mind-and-body connection is everything, especially when you have a new body. 103 00:05:41,968 --> 00:05:45,471 But then I really want to check out the crew games 104 00:05:45,555 --> 00:05:47,390 they're planning in the forward lounge. 105 00:05:47,473 --> 00:05:49,225 You barely know anyone. 106 00:05:49,308 --> 00:05:51,185 I'll walk in, say hello. 107 00:05:51,269 --> 00:05:53,521 Now I know someone. Easy. 108 00:05:53,604 --> 00:05:55,356 You'll do the same with the cadets. 109 00:05:55,439 --> 00:05:57,608 I'm sorry, have you met me? 110 00:05:57,692 --> 00:06:00,695 I can't have soup without scanning it first. 111 00:06:02,029 --> 00:06:05,408 I don't really know how to do new without you. 112 00:06:05,950 --> 00:06:08,369 So this is your chance to learn. 113 00:06:11,747 --> 00:06:13,541 Okay, I'm going. 114 00:06:13,624 --> 00:06:15,877 Or tomorrow? Maybe? Tomorrow, I think. 115 00:06:34,562 --> 00:06:37,315 Cadets Uldata, T'Pral and Chavez, 116 00:06:37,398 --> 00:06:39,775 please report to Shuttle 5 for immediate departure. 117 00:06:39,859 --> 00:06:41,777 Uh, Kovich to the right. 118 00:06:43,779 --> 00:06:46,616 Lieutenant Tilly, Ensign Tal. 119 00:06:46,699 --> 00:06:48,784 Welcome back to Starfleet Academy. 120 00:06:48,868 --> 00:06:50,912 Thank you, sir. It's an absolute honor. 121 00:06:50,995 --> 00:06:54,415 Uh, I honestly never thought I'd be asked to do anything like this. 122 00:06:54,498 --> 00:06:57,418 I was the kid in class who was asked to stop talking. 123 00:06:57,501 --> 00:06:58,544 Front row, hand up. 124 00:06:58,628 --> 00:06:59,544 That's me. 125 00:06:59,545 --> 00:07:00,755 Ensign Tal, 126 00:07:00,838 --> 00:07:03,257 you'll be on Shuttlecraft 11. 127 00:07:03,341 --> 00:07:05,426 The other cadets are waiting there. 128 00:07:06,010 --> 00:07:07,595 Why don't you introduce yourself? 129 00:07:08,763 --> 00:07:10,514 Yes, sir. Sounds good. 130 00:07:10,598 --> 00:07:11,641 Cadet Cho... 131 00:07:11,724 --> 00:07:14,435 Thank you for letting me bring Adira along. 132 00:07:14,518 --> 00:07:16,896 Dr. Culber thought it could be beneficial. 133 00:07:16,979 --> 00:07:19,690 They could use work in the team-building department. 134 00:07:19,774 --> 00:07:23,945 It's a problem we're seeing with all of our Starfleet cadets. 135 00:07:24,028 --> 00:07:25,863 That's why I'm consulting. 136 00:07:25,947 --> 00:07:28,741 They may be the best their worlds have to offer, 137 00:07:28,824 --> 00:07:31,994 but they grew up isolated and disconnected. 138 00:07:32,078 --> 00:07:34,622 Many of them find it hard to function as a team 139 00:07:34,705 --> 00:07:37,375 with individuals they don't already know. 140 00:07:38,042 --> 00:07:40,878 Especially those of species they've never encountered. 141 00:07:41,629 --> 00:07:43,339 But with the DMA... 142 00:07:43,422 --> 00:07:45,591 Starfleet needs personnel now more than ever. 143 00:07:45,675 --> 00:07:48,803 - But if people can't even work together... - Precisely. 144 00:07:48,886 --> 00:07:54,141 One might say that today's exercise is about the very future of Starfleet. 145 00:07:55,309 --> 00:07:56,578 Starfleet cadets... 146 00:07:56,602 --> 00:07:58,396 You'll do great, lieutenant. 147 00:08:00,022 --> 00:08:04,026 Today's exercise will be a typical survey mission. 148 00:08:04,110 --> 00:08:06,737 Lieutenant Callum will be taking us to Geryon 149 00:08:06,821 --> 00:08:10,241 which is a M-class desert moon orbiting Theta Helios. 150 00:08:10,324 --> 00:08:14,453 Uh, once there, we will carry out a full planetary analysis. 151 00:08:14,537 --> 00:08:16,580 Yes. So fun. 152 00:08:17,123 --> 00:08:18,290 I think it's fun. 153 00:08:18,374 --> 00:08:20,918 I mean, it's new worlds, new things, like, 154 00:08:21,002 --> 00:08:24,005 "Hey, what's that? Is that a new life form? What?" 155 00:08:25,423 --> 00:08:27,049 Amazing. 156 00:08:30,970 --> 00:08:34,056 So, okay, well, once we arrive, we'll have six hours, 157 00:08:34,140 --> 00:08:37,351 uh, at which point we'll need to rendezvous with the U.S.S. Armstrong, 158 00:08:37,435 --> 00:08:40,146 uh, before heading back to Federation Headquarters. 159 00:08:43,607 --> 00:08:45,985 You've been at the academy for a couple months now. 160 00:08:46,068 --> 00:08:48,487 You probably know each other pretty well. 161 00:08:48,571 --> 00:08:50,114 Uh, not really. 162 00:08:50,197 --> 00:08:52,408 Academics keep us pretty busy. 163 00:08:52,491 --> 00:08:55,786 Well, this is a team-building exercise, so, um... 164 00:08:56,370 --> 00:08:57,580 I'll start. 165 00:08:57,663 --> 00:09:00,499 Hello, I am Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly. 166 00:09:00,583 --> 00:09:01,917 I was born on Earth. 167 00:09:02,001 --> 00:09:04,378 I do remember my first training exercise. 168 00:09:04,462 --> 00:09:08,382 Um, I dropped my utility kit down a methane-gas vent. 169 00:09:10,968 --> 00:09:12,178 Who's next? 170 00:09:12,762 --> 00:09:13,804 Anyone else? 171 00:09:16,724 --> 00:09:19,351 We'll be dropping out of warp in one minute. 172 00:09:20,186 --> 00:09:23,022 I should probably give you guys your assignments. 173 00:09:23,105 --> 00:09:26,233 Okay, Ensign Tal, Magnetospheric. 174 00:09:26,317 --> 00:09:28,736 Cadet Harral, Geological. 175 00:09:28,819 --> 00:09:30,988 Cadet Sasha, Microbial. 176 00:09:31,072 --> 00:09:33,783 And Cadet Gorev, Atmospheric. 177 00:09:34,408 --> 00:09:35,326 Um... 178 00:09:35,327 --> 00:09:38,245 Sort of thought you'd be bringing me as your aide, 179 00:09:38,329 --> 00:09:39,747 to keep an eye on the students, 180 00:09:39,830 --> 00:09:42,583 make sure they don't drop anything down a methane vent? 181 00:09:42,666 --> 00:09:47,004 For this exercise, it's more useful to think of yourself as another cadet. 182 00:09:47,088 --> 00:09:49,340 You still have a lot to learn. 183 00:09:50,800 --> 00:09:53,385 - What's happening? - We're hit by a rogue gamma-ray burst. 184 00:09:53,469 --> 00:09:54,512 Engines are offline. 185 00:09:54,595 --> 00:09:57,139 - Helm's not responding. - Everybody, hold on to something. 186 00:09:57,223 --> 00:10:00,059 - I'm a trained pilot. I can help. - Sit. That's an order. 187 00:10:00,142 --> 00:10:02,436 Protective shielding deployed. 188 00:10:02,520 --> 00:10:04,396 Can you get auxiliary systems working? 189 00:10:04,480 --> 00:10:06,232 Negative. We're going down. 190 00:10:06,315 --> 00:10:08,150 Brace for impact. Brace. 191 00:11:47,833 --> 00:11:49,710 - Everyone okay? - I'm okay. 192 00:11:49,793 --> 00:11:50,793 Yeah. 193 00:11:50,794 --> 00:11:52,172 Yes. 194 00:11:52,254 --> 00:11:53,464 Help me. 195 00:11:59,303 --> 00:12:01,096 No, no, no. It's okay. 196 00:12:01,680 --> 00:12:03,766 No, no, no. Don't move. Don't... 197 00:12:03,849 --> 00:12:07,811 Okay, I'm gonna cut away the uniform, gain access to the wound. 198 00:12:08,395 --> 00:12:09,313 It'll be okay. 199 00:12:09,314 --> 00:12:12,524 This wraps around. We suture it until we get you help. 200 00:12:12,608 --> 00:12:13,608 Here. 201 00:12:19,156 --> 00:12:20,699 Is he gonna make it? 202 00:12:21,992 --> 00:12:22,992 No. 203 00:12:32,628 --> 00:12:34,755 U.S.S. Armstrong, come in. 204 00:12:35,631 --> 00:12:38,926 Armstrong, this is Starfleet Lieutenant Sylvia Tilly. 205 00:12:39,009 --> 00:12:41,679 We are on a training mission. Acknowledge. 206 00:12:41,762 --> 00:12:44,807 I think the gamma ray burst would've knocked out the comms. 207 00:12:47,059 --> 00:12:48,310 Let's see where we are. 208 00:12:57,695 --> 00:12:59,613 Shouldn't this be a desert moon? 209 00:13:00,406 --> 00:13:02,908 We were headed for Geryon, M-class moon. 210 00:13:02,992 --> 00:13:03,992 This is... 211 00:13:05,452 --> 00:13:07,746 This is Kokytos, L-class moon. 212 00:13:07,830 --> 00:13:09,707 We've landed on the wrong moon? 213 00:13:09,790 --> 00:13:12,376 L-class is breathable, 214 00:13:12,459 --> 00:13:14,253 but environmentally hostile. 215 00:13:14,336 --> 00:13:17,715 Okay, come on. This is obviously part of the exercise. 216 00:13:20,926 --> 00:13:22,928 We're in a holo simulation, right? 217 00:13:23,012 --> 00:13:24,096 No. 218 00:13:24,930 --> 00:13:26,765 I'm sorry. I wish I could say yes. 219 00:13:26,849 --> 00:13:28,726 This is real. This is happening. 220 00:13:31,770 --> 00:13:34,648 The emergency-distress beacon would have activated upon impact. 221 00:13:34,732 --> 00:13:37,860 Right? Gorev, you check life-support systems for me. 222 00:13:37,943 --> 00:13:39,820 Sasha, you said you're a pilot, right? 223 00:13:39,903 --> 00:13:41,905 See if you can get some flight systems back online. 224 00:13:41,989 --> 00:13:44,283 Harral, with me. We'll get comms back. 225 00:13:44,366 --> 00:13:45,826 I'll try to get sensors working. 226 00:13:45,909 --> 00:13:47,036 Good. Thank you. 227 00:13:48,620 --> 00:13:49,830 Hey. 228 00:13:49,913 --> 00:13:51,332 Watch it. See me working? 229 00:13:51,415 --> 00:13:52,535 - Hey. - Hey. 230 00:13:52,583 --> 00:13:54,084 This is not the time. 231 00:13:54,168 --> 00:13:55,312 - Stay out of it. - Hey. 232 00:13:55,336 --> 00:13:57,046 Whoa, no, no. We're not doing this. 233 00:13:57,129 --> 00:13:58,881 No. Hey, hey, hey, calm down. 234 00:13:58,964 --> 00:14:00,758 It is gonna be okay. Okay? 235 00:14:00,841 --> 00:14:04,219 Once we get systems back online, we will call the Armstrong. 236 00:14:04,303 --> 00:14:07,097 - They'll pick us up. - They're not expecting us for six hours. 237 00:14:07,181 --> 00:14:08,974 A lot can happen in six hours. 238 00:14:09,058 --> 00:14:12,144 I know you guys weren't into the introductions thing before, 239 00:14:12,227 --> 00:14:15,105 but we are doing it now, while we work, got it? 240 00:14:15,189 --> 00:14:16,774 Harral, on comms. Now. 241 00:14:18,317 --> 00:14:21,779 Adira. Adira, you go first. Tell us about yourself. 242 00:14:21,862 --> 00:14:23,822 Uh... Um... 243 00:14:23,906 --> 00:14:28,118 I'm Adira Tal. I grew up on a generation ship. 244 00:14:28,202 --> 00:14:31,538 And now I am an ensign on Discovery. 245 00:14:31,622 --> 00:14:33,874 Great. Sasha, you next. Go ahead. 246 00:14:33,957 --> 00:14:35,167 Val Sasha. 247 00:14:35,834 --> 00:14:38,212 Grew up in a colony on Titan. 248 00:14:38,295 --> 00:14:40,631 Learned to pilot when I was 12. 249 00:14:41,215 --> 00:14:43,509 And coming to the Academy 250 00:14:43,592 --> 00:14:48,305 was the first time I'd met any non-humans before. 251 00:14:51,475 --> 00:14:52,475 Gorev? 252 00:14:53,018 --> 00:14:54,311 Taahz Gorev. 253 00:14:55,020 --> 00:14:58,899 After the Burn, my family was stranded in Emerald Chain territory, 254 00:14:58,982 --> 00:15:00,984 and we weren't treated very well. 255 00:15:03,779 --> 00:15:05,739 Harral. Orion. 256 00:15:06,698 --> 00:15:09,284 I have to work twice as hard to be taken seriously. 257 00:15:11,245 --> 00:15:13,956 Check my file, you'll see I'm top of the class. 258 00:15:14,039 --> 00:15:16,250 Great. Good. 259 00:15:17,167 --> 00:15:20,337 Now we all know each other a little better. Go, team. 260 00:15:44,069 --> 00:15:45,069 Sir. 261 00:15:58,459 --> 00:16:00,377 It appears you have a fan, Saru. 262 00:16:02,838 --> 00:16:04,798 Friends, colleagues, 263 00:16:05,466 --> 00:16:09,595 the last four months have seen a series of summits such as this. 264 00:16:09,678 --> 00:16:11,513 And it is my great privilege 265 00:16:11,597 --> 00:16:16,101 to say that we have now come to the end of this historic process. 266 00:16:16,185 --> 00:16:20,022 The Federation has reviewed the final points of the agreement. 267 00:16:20,105 --> 00:16:21,940 We are fully satisfied, 268 00:16:22,024 --> 00:16:25,903 and prepared to welcome Ni'Var back into the Federation. 269 00:16:30,949 --> 00:16:32,075 President Rillak, 270 00:16:32,618 --> 00:16:36,413 we, too, are glad to be nearing the restoration of our alliance. 271 00:16:37,164 --> 00:16:40,417 However, there is one final matter we must discuss. 272 00:16:40,501 --> 00:16:45,047 The reality of the gravitational anomaly and the threat it poses to our galaxy 273 00:16:45,130 --> 00:16:47,883 has shifted many things recently. 274 00:16:47,966 --> 00:16:48,966 For all of us. 275 00:16:50,427 --> 00:16:53,013 I am aware that this will come as a surprise. 276 00:16:53,597 --> 00:16:57,226 However, we will require an amendment to the Agreement, 277 00:16:57,309 --> 00:17:00,020 allowing for Ni'Var's immediate and unconditional withdrawal 278 00:17:00,103 --> 00:17:01,271 from the Federation 279 00:17:01,355 --> 00:17:02,689 should the need arise. 280 00:17:08,654 --> 00:17:10,280 An exit clause? 281 00:17:10,364 --> 00:17:13,867 I'm sure you are also aware, this is unprecedented. 282 00:17:13,951 --> 00:17:17,746 Madam President, I must remind you that before the Burn, 283 00:17:17,829 --> 00:17:19,873 Ni'Var and other worlds 284 00:17:19,957 --> 00:17:23,335 felt the Federation had grown so disconnected from its members, 285 00:17:23,418 --> 00:17:26,338 it was unable to consider their individual needs. 286 00:17:26,922 --> 00:17:30,968 Trust was eroded. The repercussions are still being felt. 287 00:17:31,510 --> 00:17:34,638 We cannot accept a rejoining without measures in place 288 00:17:34,721 --> 00:17:38,016 that protect us from such a situation arising again. 289 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:41,186 This is a different time, Madam President. 290 00:17:41,270 --> 00:17:45,148 Be that as it may, we stand firm. 291 00:17:45,732 --> 00:17:49,695 The Federation would never force any world to remain a member. 292 00:17:49,778 --> 00:17:51,321 Ni'Var is proof of that. 293 00:17:54,783 --> 00:17:59,162 However, unconditional withdrawal is not acceptable. 294 00:17:59,246 --> 00:18:01,540 That would give Ni'Var all the benefits of membership 295 00:18:01,623 --> 00:18:05,836 while the Federation would bear all the risks associated with its exit. 296 00:18:05,919 --> 00:18:10,215 Furthermore, such a precedent would allow other worlds to request similar clauses. 297 00:18:10,299 --> 00:18:12,509 A weaker Federation would result. 298 00:18:12,593 --> 00:18:15,137 It is illogical to rejoin an organization 299 00:18:15,220 --> 00:18:17,681 that seeks to impose conditions on our judgment. 300 00:18:17,764 --> 00:18:20,100 Perhaps we moved too quickly in these talks. 301 00:18:20,767 --> 00:18:21,767 If I may... 302 00:18:27,316 --> 00:18:30,402 With the tremendous strides made to reach this point, 303 00:18:31,278 --> 00:18:33,530 it's illogical to forfeit over one issue. 304 00:18:33,614 --> 00:18:36,908 Ni'Var has endured without the Federation for a century. 305 00:18:37,534 --> 00:18:39,077 We will continue to do so. 306 00:18:39,161 --> 00:18:40,203 Madam President. 307 00:18:41,371 --> 00:18:44,666 There's a difference between enduring and thriving. 308 00:18:51,465 --> 00:18:53,091 President T'Rina, 309 00:18:54,259 --> 00:18:56,219 may I propose a recess? 310 00:18:56,762 --> 00:18:57,762 Very well. 311 00:19:00,807 --> 00:19:04,019 The objections President T'Rina raised have existed for over 100 years. 312 00:19:04,102 --> 00:19:06,396 It's not just the DMA. Something else is going on. 313 00:19:06,480 --> 00:19:08,607 Talk to her. See if you can find out what. 314 00:19:09,191 --> 00:19:11,109 Politics are not our place. 315 00:19:11,693 --> 00:19:13,111 Join me, captain. 316 00:19:14,029 --> 00:19:16,239 I know this was Michael's idea. 317 00:19:16,782 --> 00:19:18,033 How do you feel about that? 318 00:19:18,950 --> 00:19:20,118 The mind-meld helped. 319 00:19:21,370 --> 00:19:22,286 I'm fine. 320 00:19:22,287 --> 00:19:26,041 She says you're still not sleeping. Perhaps we could talk about that. 321 00:19:26,124 --> 00:19:27,125 It's Grudge. 322 00:19:27,668 --> 00:19:31,588 Yeah. She's been especially needy lately. 323 00:19:31,672 --> 00:19:33,423 Oh, it's a rough life. 324 00:19:36,343 --> 00:19:39,429 You ever been to a standing funeral? 325 00:19:42,724 --> 00:19:43,724 No? 326 00:19:44,226 --> 00:19:49,189 It's an uncommon Earth tradition, but one my family practiced. 327 00:19:49,272 --> 00:19:52,442 When a family member dies, their body is embalmed, 328 00:19:52,526 --> 00:19:55,946 and then posed in a position that best evokes their life. 329 00:19:56,530 --> 00:20:00,951 My Tío Cesar was this infamous card shark. 330 00:20:01,034 --> 00:20:03,286 So my family wanted to place him at a poker table. 331 00:20:03,370 --> 00:20:04,705 It was all going fine, 332 00:20:04,788 --> 00:20:07,332 until my cousins and I snapped off his thumb 333 00:20:07,416 --> 00:20:09,209 trying to place the cards in his hand. 334 00:20:10,836 --> 00:20:11,836 What'd you do? 335 00:20:12,546 --> 00:20:15,590 I used all my medical training, and I reattached it, 336 00:20:15,674 --> 00:20:17,676 and then broke off his index finger. 337 00:20:18,885 --> 00:20:21,346 We couldn't stop laughing that whole funeral long. 338 00:20:22,931 --> 00:20:24,474 I didn't expect that. 339 00:20:25,434 --> 00:20:29,855 Well, in conventional therapy, I'm not supposed to share personal things. 340 00:20:29,938 --> 00:20:33,442 But as crewmates, we already know too much about each other. 341 00:20:33,525 --> 00:20:35,193 Sometimes the personal helps. 342 00:20:35,861 --> 00:20:37,028 Look, I get it. 343 00:20:37,112 --> 00:20:38,739 Grief is complicated. 344 00:20:39,322 --> 00:20:40,407 Takes many forms. 345 00:20:41,116 --> 00:20:44,745 I need to let myself experience it, however it comes, right? 346 00:20:46,538 --> 00:20:48,707 I was devastated when my tío died. 347 00:20:49,291 --> 00:20:50,709 I was so angry. 348 00:20:50,792 --> 00:20:55,881 And I went to that funeral determined that nothing was gonna make me feel better. 349 00:20:58,633 --> 00:21:02,012 I'd like to try something different with our remaining time. 350 00:21:02,554 --> 00:21:04,598 As long as I can keep my fingers. 351 00:21:05,640 --> 00:21:06,683 Mm... 352 00:21:08,602 --> 00:21:09,853 President T'Rina. 353 00:21:09,936 --> 00:21:12,397 Thank you for the traditional Kelpien tea. 354 00:21:12,481 --> 00:21:15,192 I thought you might enjoy a taste of home. 355 00:21:15,275 --> 00:21:18,487 I am dismayed the situation is so difficult. 356 00:21:18,570 --> 00:21:21,656 If I can be of assistance, you need only ask. 357 00:21:21,740 --> 00:21:25,827 Many would be happy to see Ni'Var and the Federation rejoined, 358 00:21:26,369 --> 00:21:28,205 myself included. 359 00:21:28,288 --> 00:21:30,415 I, too, share the sentiment. 360 00:21:31,583 --> 00:21:35,420 But I am bound first and foremost by obligations to my own people. 361 00:21:35,962 --> 00:21:37,297 There's nothing more I can do 362 00:21:37,380 --> 00:21:40,050 if the Federation is unwilling to compromise. 363 00:21:42,093 --> 00:21:43,093 Of course. 364 00:21:43,804 --> 00:21:44,846 I understand. 365 00:21:48,058 --> 00:21:49,392 Now, if you will excuse me, 366 00:21:49,476 --> 00:21:51,895 I intend to use the remaining recess for meditation. 367 00:22:01,696 --> 00:22:03,448 These are delicate matters. 368 00:22:03,532 --> 00:22:07,077 President T'Rina and I are not just representing ourselves, 369 00:22:07,160 --> 00:22:09,996 but also a whole host of other interests. 370 00:22:10,080 --> 00:22:12,332 There must be a way to compromise. 371 00:22:14,709 --> 00:22:17,671 All eyes are on us, captain. 372 00:22:17,754 --> 00:22:21,007 Were I to offer a compromise, it would project weakness. 373 00:22:21,091 --> 00:22:22,843 Listen to me well. 374 00:22:23,385 --> 00:22:24,970 My hands are tied. 375 00:22:25,554 --> 00:22:27,389 With no other options, 376 00:22:28,640 --> 00:22:30,809 it would seem that we are done here. 377 00:22:44,406 --> 00:22:47,492 I think President Rillak wants us to find a solution to this mess. 378 00:22:47,576 --> 00:22:50,328 I felt something similar from President T'Rina. 379 00:22:51,872 --> 00:22:54,374 This summit has become political theater. 380 00:22:54,958 --> 00:22:59,379 That must be why she found a way for us to be here today, to cut through that. 381 00:22:59,462 --> 00:23:02,382 Then you do not believe that Admiral Vance fell ill? 382 00:23:02,966 --> 00:23:03,966 Do you? 383 00:23:05,635 --> 00:23:06,720 Why us? 384 00:23:07,762 --> 00:23:09,764 That's what we have to figure out. 385 00:23:11,099 --> 00:23:12,434 Okay, where are we at? 386 00:23:12,517 --> 00:23:15,395 I managed to stabilize life support at 70 percent. 387 00:23:15,478 --> 00:23:17,105 Flight systems are fried. 388 00:23:17,188 --> 00:23:19,107 - We can't fly. - Well, uh, what about comms? 389 00:23:19,190 --> 00:23:21,526 Checked every channel, every frequency. 390 00:23:21,610 --> 00:23:23,236 - Nothing. - Just keep trying. 391 00:23:23,320 --> 00:23:25,071 Theta Helios has 46 moons. 392 00:23:25,155 --> 00:23:27,574 Without comms, how can anyone find a 12-meter shuttle? 393 00:23:27,657 --> 00:23:29,784 We only have three days of rations. 394 00:23:29,868 --> 00:23:33,663 Freaking out won't help. I've lived enough lives to know this could be worse. 395 00:23:33,747 --> 00:23:36,082 Thanks, I feel so much better now. 396 00:23:36,166 --> 00:23:38,335 Ensign, how are the sensors coming? 397 00:23:38,877 --> 00:23:42,672 They're back online, but I'm getting some weird readings. 398 00:23:42,756 --> 00:23:46,593 The proximity scans show there are thousands of life-forms just outside, 399 00:23:46,676 --> 00:23:49,095 and they seem to be gathering. 400 00:23:57,479 --> 00:24:00,440 What the hell is that? 401 00:24:10,116 --> 00:24:11,201 Whatever it is, 402 00:24:12,327 --> 00:24:13,328 it's not good. 403 00:24:19,918 --> 00:24:21,896 Somebody get a tricorder up. What are we looking at? 404 00:24:21,920 --> 00:24:26,549 Uh, it's a Tuscadian Pyrosome, it's a colony species made up of thousands 405 00:24:26,633 --> 00:24:28,802 of interconnected zooid life-forms. 406 00:24:28,885 --> 00:24:32,347 It primarily preys on bioluminescent crustaceans, 407 00:24:32,430 --> 00:24:35,475 uh, tracking them via electromagnetic signatures. 408 00:24:35,558 --> 00:24:39,479 That's the same signature used by our equipment. 409 00:24:41,481 --> 00:24:42,691 No, no, put it down. 410 00:24:42,774 --> 00:24:44,776 Shut down your gear. Turn off the equipment. 411 00:24:44,859 --> 00:24:47,028 They can't see us with our equipment off. 412 00:25:00,000 --> 00:25:01,084 Did it go away? 413 00:25:01,626 --> 00:25:03,211 If it did, it'll be back. 414 00:25:04,295 --> 00:25:05,588 What do we do now? 415 00:25:06,423 --> 00:25:07,799 We can't use comms, 416 00:25:07,882 --> 00:25:10,677 but we'll freeze before anyone figures out what's happened. 417 00:25:14,180 --> 00:25:17,934 Okay, we gotta get out of this valley. 418 00:25:19,477 --> 00:25:22,147 There is a ridge up there. 419 00:25:22,230 --> 00:25:24,858 If we can get up there, we can catch a signal 420 00:25:24,941 --> 00:25:27,235 and use our personal comms to contact the Armstrong. 421 00:25:27,318 --> 00:25:31,031 We'll have a vantage point to see the jellyfish from hell before it gets us. 422 00:25:31,114 --> 00:25:33,783 - You want us to go across all that? - Yeah. 423 00:25:35,368 --> 00:25:37,162 They're not ready for this. 424 00:25:37,245 --> 00:25:38,245 I'll go alone. 425 00:25:38,246 --> 00:25:41,000 I can move fast. I will work better on my own. 426 00:25:41,082 --> 00:25:42,917 I can do it. I have survival training. 427 00:25:43,001 --> 00:25:46,629 - You're crazy. We should stay. - Let them risk their lives if they want. 428 00:25:46,713 --> 00:25:48,631 No one is going anywhere alone. 429 00:25:50,008 --> 00:25:53,803 Whatever we do from now on, we are doing it together. 430 00:25:55,597 --> 00:25:56,597 Let's move. 431 00:26:02,187 --> 00:26:04,481 Damn it. Doesn't look like anything yet. 432 00:26:09,611 --> 00:26:11,154 This is a waste of time. 433 00:26:11,696 --> 00:26:12,947 Take a breath. 434 00:26:13,031 --> 00:26:14,115 Try again. 435 00:26:14,199 --> 00:26:16,493 - You think I don't know what this is? - What is it? 436 00:26:16,576 --> 00:26:18,995 A sad attempt at trying to replicate Kwei'tholum'Kwei. 437 00:26:19,704 --> 00:26:21,790 - Kwei'tholum'Kwei? - The Kwejian healing ritual. 438 00:26:21,873 --> 00:26:24,125 - This is nothing like it. - How is it different? 439 00:26:24,209 --> 00:26:25,835 We're healed by our planet. 440 00:26:27,212 --> 00:26:30,340 For Kwei'tholum'Kwei, you need sand from the Mameckx'sha River. 441 00:26:30,423 --> 00:26:33,384 You need to ask the Tulí Forests for their blessings. 442 00:26:33,927 --> 00:26:37,639 You need the Great Storms of Naillem'kwai to make... 443 00:26:43,436 --> 00:26:46,940 That is programmable matter made to look like sand. 444 00:26:47,023 --> 00:26:49,692 Cheap tricks you got from reading a holoPADD. 445 00:26:53,154 --> 00:26:56,449 You think you're substituting my home with this rubbish? 446 00:26:57,033 --> 00:26:59,869 It'll never be the same. It'll never work. 447 00:27:00,495 --> 00:27:01,830 It won't be the same. 448 00:27:02,497 --> 00:27:03,832 Of course not. 449 00:27:04,582 --> 00:27:05,792 Kwejian was... 450 00:27:07,168 --> 00:27:10,421 one of the most beautiful places in the known galaxy. 451 00:27:11,172 --> 00:27:13,633 Its loss is devastating. 452 00:27:14,300 --> 00:27:15,301 Profound. 453 00:27:16,719 --> 00:27:19,222 You won't heal the way you would've before. 454 00:27:19,848 --> 00:27:24,394 You will never feel the relief of Kwei'tholum'Kwei again. 455 00:27:26,729 --> 00:27:29,149 I don't know how much longer I can take this. 456 00:27:34,529 --> 00:27:36,447 How long am I supposed to do it? 457 00:27:37,699 --> 00:27:38,992 A long-ass time. 458 00:27:50,086 --> 00:27:51,086 Enter. 459 00:27:57,844 --> 00:27:59,971 Thank you for seeing me. 460 00:28:00,054 --> 00:28:01,054 Of course. 461 00:28:01,556 --> 00:28:03,057 But I must ask, 462 00:28:03,141 --> 00:28:07,187 have you come as a friend, or a representative of the Federation? 463 00:28:07,770 --> 00:28:09,480 I'm here of my own volition, 464 00:28:10,064 --> 00:28:13,276 while Captain Burnham seeks audience with President Rillak. 465 00:28:14,194 --> 00:28:17,280 We believe she will reconsider her position. 466 00:28:22,368 --> 00:28:24,579 I have been meditating on a question. 467 00:28:25,163 --> 00:28:29,667 Is trust of another's commitment to a shared goal enough, 468 00:28:30,293 --> 00:28:32,337 despite the scars of history? 469 00:28:34,339 --> 00:28:37,175 Trust is a journey. 470 00:28:39,552 --> 00:28:43,348 The anomaly has ignited old and new fears alike. 471 00:28:44,474 --> 00:28:47,560 Some have responded with a turn toward isolationism, 472 00:28:48,102 --> 00:28:49,812 including the Vulcan Purists. 473 00:28:51,147 --> 00:28:54,067 In return for their support, which is vital to my coalition, 474 00:28:54,150 --> 00:28:58,488 they have demanded a logical framework to hold the Federation accountable. 475 00:28:59,906 --> 00:29:02,575 This exit clause provides it. 476 00:29:04,577 --> 00:29:05,745 Oh. 477 00:29:09,874 --> 00:29:12,377 Thank you for trusting me. 478 00:29:14,796 --> 00:29:16,256 I'll leave you to your thoughts. 479 00:29:17,090 --> 00:29:20,468 But if you'll permit me another time, 480 00:29:21,010 --> 00:29:23,846 I would like to learn more about your meditative technique. 481 00:29:25,014 --> 00:29:26,474 May I ask why? 482 00:29:27,892 --> 00:29:30,853 You weigh questions of politics. 483 00:29:31,938 --> 00:29:35,149 I weigh questions of place. 484 00:29:36,025 --> 00:29:37,193 Purpose. 485 00:29:37,277 --> 00:29:40,863 With such uncertainty as we are all experiencing, 486 00:29:41,447 --> 00:29:45,952 I'm finding it much more challenging than I had anticipated. 487 00:29:49,872 --> 00:29:51,207 Place your hands out, 488 00:29:52,250 --> 00:29:53,250 palms up. 489 00:30:03,469 --> 00:30:05,680 It is called Thresh-tor kashek. 490 00:30:06,389 --> 00:30:07,765 It means "shared mind." 491 00:30:08,683 --> 00:30:11,894 A type of meditation we teach our children while they are learning. 492 00:30:12,478 --> 00:30:13,478 Close your eyes. 493 00:30:22,613 --> 00:30:26,701 Your eyes are meant to remain closed, Captain Saru. 494 00:30:29,412 --> 00:30:31,080 Take a deep breath. 495 00:30:39,547 --> 00:30:42,592 Lieutenant Christopher, connect me with the president. 496 00:30:42,675 --> 00:30:44,515 Aye, captain. One moment. 497 00:30:47,347 --> 00:30:49,387 What is it, captain? We're preparing to leave orbit. 498 00:30:49,432 --> 00:30:53,603 Then I'll be direct. Saru is working to get T'Rina back to the table. 499 00:30:53,686 --> 00:30:56,522 When she returns, we have to be prepared with a compromise. 500 00:30:58,066 --> 00:31:00,693 Well, I have a proposal. 501 00:31:00,777 --> 00:31:03,654 What could you suggest that we haven't already considered? 502 00:31:03,738 --> 00:31:05,490 We've been at this for four months. 503 00:31:05,573 --> 00:31:07,533 At the end of the day, 504 00:31:07,617 --> 00:31:10,620 we both know that politics comes down to votes. 505 00:31:10,703 --> 00:31:13,206 Which is why you and T'Rina are taking positions 506 00:31:13,289 --> 00:31:16,167 that have been agreed upon by your respective delegations. 507 00:31:16,250 --> 00:31:20,338 You can't budge from those positions or you'll lose the support you need. 508 00:31:21,214 --> 00:31:24,926 But if a third party presents a compromise, 509 00:31:25,009 --> 00:31:26,677 now you are not budging. 510 00:31:27,637 --> 00:31:29,263 Now you're just listening. 511 00:31:31,808 --> 00:31:33,017 All right, captain. 512 00:31:33,935 --> 00:31:35,019 What have you got? 513 00:31:44,946 --> 00:31:47,073 Keep an eye out for the Pyrosome. 514 00:31:53,204 --> 00:31:54,414 Okay, what was that? 515 00:31:54,497 --> 00:31:55,540 Spider lightning. 516 00:31:56,124 --> 00:31:59,585 It's lightning that travels kilometers. We don't wanna be near when it strikes. 517 00:31:59,669 --> 00:32:01,379 You've seen that before? 518 00:32:01,462 --> 00:32:04,257 Kasha Tal did and barely lived to talk about it. 519 00:32:08,636 --> 00:32:10,680 I see it. The creature. On the left. 520 00:32:14,308 --> 00:32:15,476 What the hell? 521 00:32:21,899 --> 00:32:24,861 - Damn thing's hunting us. - It can't see us with our equipment off. 522 00:32:24,944 --> 00:32:27,613 We gotta keep moving to stay ahead of this storm. 523 00:32:29,449 --> 00:32:31,159 Lightning's rolling in too fast. 524 00:32:31,242 --> 00:32:33,953 - We won't make it. - If we pick up the pace, we can. 525 00:32:34,036 --> 00:32:36,330 - Stop acting like an expert. - Calm down. 526 00:32:36,414 --> 00:32:38,416 You don't know any more about this moon than us. 527 00:32:38,499 --> 00:32:40,126 We're too exposed out here. 528 00:32:40,209 --> 00:32:42,753 We need to find a cave, ride out the storm. 529 00:32:42,837 --> 00:32:44,422 There's a genius idea. 530 00:32:44,505 --> 00:32:47,300 Trap ourselves, make it easy for the monster to corner us. 531 00:32:47,383 --> 00:32:49,343 We don't have time to argue. 532 00:32:49,427 --> 00:32:50,803 - I'm going. - Ridiculous. 533 00:32:50,887 --> 00:32:52,513 If they're going, I am too. 534 00:32:52,597 --> 00:32:55,516 - What about sticking together? - Stop. All of you. 535 00:32:55,600 --> 00:32:58,936 I'm usually a very upbeat person. Bubbly, some would say. 536 00:32:59,020 --> 00:33:02,231 But right now I have one job. It's keeping all of you alive. 537 00:33:02,315 --> 00:33:04,400 So we're staying together. 538 00:33:05,443 --> 00:33:06,359 Adira. 539 00:33:13,075 --> 00:33:14,285 I can't move. 540 00:33:20,875 --> 00:33:21,918 I'm stuck. 541 00:33:24,212 --> 00:33:25,213 I can't get out. 542 00:33:25,296 --> 00:33:27,507 Stay still. You're okay. You're okay. 543 00:33:31,719 --> 00:33:33,846 We have to do something before that gets here. 544 00:33:33,930 --> 00:33:34,930 Okay. 545 00:33:37,475 --> 00:33:40,061 Give me the emergency kit. Now. Come on. 546 00:33:47,818 --> 00:33:48,945 Here, Adira. 547 00:33:49,028 --> 00:33:50,613 Grab it. You got it. 548 00:33:50,696 --> 00:33:52,240 Everybody, grab a piece. 549 00:33:52,323 --> 00:33:54,283 Sasha, you grab them. You got it? 550 00:33:54,367 --> 00:33:56,327 One, two, three, pull. 551 00:33:56,410 --> 00:33:57,954 Pull! 552 00:33:59,372 --> 00:34:00,288 Pull! 553 00:34:00,289 --> 00:34:01,707 - Almost. - We got you. 554 00:34:02,291 --> 00:34:04,001 Keep going. Heave. 555 00:34:04,085 --> 00:34:05,962 Pull. 556 00:34:07,088 --> 00:34:08,297 Keep going. Come on. 557 00:34:08,381 --> 00:34:10,841 - It's working. Don't let go. - We got you. 558 00:34:10,925 --> 00:34:12,510 Keep going. Almost there. 559 00:34:13,594 --> 00:34:15,680 - Almost. - Almost there. 560 00:34:15,763 --> 00:34:18,307 - We're getting closer. Almost. - Come on. 561 00:34:18,391 --> 00:34:19,392 Keep pulling. 562 00:34:22,770 --> 00:34:24,146 Got you. 563 00:34:25,022 --> 00:34:26,022 You good? 564 00:34:27,149 --> 00:34:28,317 You okay? 565 00:34:28,401 --> 00:34:29,401 Yeah. 566 00:34:30,194 --> 00:34:34,490 Okay, good. We got this. The ridge is right there. We can make it. 567 00:34:34,574 --> 00:34:36,784 Once we turn the comms on, it'll sense us. 568 00:34:36,867 --> 00:34:39,495 We can do this. Just work together as a team. 569 00:34:39,579 --> 00:34:41,414 Same way we just did for Adira. 570 00:34:41,497 --> 00:34:44,041 It would be easier if we didn't have to count on an Orion. 571 00:34:44,125 --> 00:34:45,793 - Hey. - I'm just saying. 572 00:34:45,876 --> 00:34:47,837 He wanted to hide in a cave. 573 00:34:47,920 --> 00:34:49,797 - It's what we're trained to do. - Admit it. 574 00:34:49,880 --> 00:34:50,881 To seek shelter. 575 00:34:50,965 --> 00:34:52,925 - You only look out for yourself. - Enough. 576 00:34:53,801 --> 00:34:56,262 Enough. The Burn is in the past. 577 00:34:56,345 --> 00:34:59,515 You gotta decide now. Work together as a crew, or not. 578 00:35:00,099 --> 00:35:03,060 When I was 10, an Emerald Chain raiding party 579 00:35:03,144 --> 00:35:06,856 commandeered my family's food replicators because they could. 580 00:35:07,356 --> 00:35:10,443 I watched my grandmother starve to death. 581 00:35:10,526 --> 00:35:12,069 I had to bury the body, 582 00:35:12,153 --> 00:35:15,573 because my parents were too weak from giving me their food. 583 00:35:16,616 --> 00:35:19,410 Now you expect me to work with him? 584 00:35:21,579 --> 00:35:22,622 I hear you. 585 00:35:23,789 --> 00:35:26,375 Have you asked him about his history with the Chain? 586 00:35:28,586 --> 00:35:29,586 Tell him. 587 00:35:31,547 --> 00:35:33,299 There is common ground here. 588 00:35:33,382 --> 00:35:36,469 But you'll never find it unless you talk to each other. 589 00:35:36,552 --> 00:35:39,555 Uh, his father was Bashorat Harral. 590 00:35:41,015 --> 00:35:42,015 What? 591 00:35:43,976 --> 00:35:45,144 Who's that? 592 00:35:46,020 --> 00:35:48,648 Uh, he was an activist. 593 00:35:48,731 --> 00:35:51,150 He drafted the Emancipation Bill for the Enslaved, 594 00:35:51,233 --> 00:35:52,985 which was part of the armistice 595 00:35:53,069 --> 00:35:56,906 that the Emerald Chain eventually proposed to the Federation. 596 00:36:00,034 --> 00:36:04,372 He died a political prisoner before he could see any of that happen. 597 00:36:08,417 --> 00:36:09,752 My father always said, 598 00:36:10,503 --> 00:36:13,172 being an Orion meant we had an even greater responsibility 599 00:36:13,255 --> 00:36:15,925 to speak out against what the Chain was doing. 600 00:36:20,096 --> 00:36:23,182 Sorry for shutting you down earlier. 601 00:36:23,891 --> 00:36:25,768 The cave wasn't a bad idea. 602 00:36:27,478 --> 00:36:28,479 That's good. 603 00:36:29,438 --> 00:36:30,438 Really good. 604 00:36:30,481 --> 00:36:33,442 You're talking. We need so much more of that. 605 00:36:33,984 --> 00:36:37,780 Right now we need to make it to that ridge, all right? 606 00:36:38,447 --> 00:36:39,363 You with me? 607 00:36:39,365 --> 00:36:40,365 Yeah. 608 00:36:41,450 --> 00:36:43,994 Come on. You're Starfleet now. It's "aye." 609 00:36:44,662 --> 00:36:45,662 Aye. 610 00:36:45,663 --> 00:36:47,289 Nice work, cadets. 611 00:36:47,373 --> 00:36:48,916 Let's go, move out. 612 00:37:02,179 --> 00:37:05,433 The fact that you are both here means you are ready to look forward. 613 00:37:05,516 --> 00:37:07,852 That has never been in dispute. 614 00:37:07,935 --> 00:37:10,813 Yet you're allowing past mistakes to define that future. 615 00:37:11,355 --> 00:37:15,317 Logic dictates that the lessons we learn should inform our choices. 616 00:37:15,401 --> 00:37:18,320 Choices are never purely logical, are they? 617 00:37:18,904 --> 00:37:20,322 There's always emotions. 618 00:37:22,241 --> 00:37:25,494 If I may reference my own history, 619 00:37:26,078 --> 00:37:29,707 the culling of my family, my ancestors, 620 00:37:29,790 --> 00:37:34,253 it will always be a personal challenge for me to trust the Ba'ul. 621 00:37:34,336 --> 00:37:39,717 Yet I cannot deny that Kaminar is far stronger now that it is united. 622 00:37:40,301 --> 00:37:43,012 And couldn't the same be said about Ni'Var? 623 00:37:43,095 --> 00:37:46,348 The divisions between the Vulcans and Romulans were so vast 624 00:37:46,432 --> 00:37:48,100 and lasted so many millennia 625 00:37:48,184 --> 00:37:50,770 that they forgot they were the same species. 626 00:37:51,979 --> 00:37:55,357 Even your ancestry is a testament to hope. 627 00:37:55,441 --> 00:37:58,194 The Cardassians waged war against Bajor and humanity, 628 00:37:58,277 --> 00:38:01,572 and now today, all three are at peace, 629 00:38:01,655 --> 00:38:05,284 because they were willing to grow and change together. 630 00:38:06,368 --> 00:38:09,705 Your words are inspiring, Captain Burnham. 631 00:38:10,498 --> 00:38:12,374 But words alone are not sufficient. 632 00:38:13,000 --> 00:38:16,921 I understand that you and Captain Saru are here to propose a compromise. 633 00:38:17,505 --> 00:38:18,547 We are. 634 00:38:19,089 --> 00:38:22,718 Within Starfleet, disputes between high-ranking officers 635 00:38:22,802 --> 00:38:24,595 can be resolved by a committee 636 00:38:24,678 --> 00:38:27,014 whose sole purpose is to provide objectivity 637 00:38:27,097 --> 00:38:29,391 and guide both parties to a resolution. 638 00:38:29,475 --> 00:38:33,813 We propose a committee independent of Federation leadership 639 00:38:33,896 --> 00:38:36,982 to conduct regular reviews with all member worlds, 640 00:38:37,566 --> 00:38:38,901 not just Ni'Var. 641 00:38:39,985 --> 00:38:42,655 Ni'Var has already refused any oversight 642 00:38:42,738 --> 00:38:45,825 that does not include one of its own citizens. 643 00:38:45,908 --> 00:38:48,619 Is that any more egregious than insisting Starfleet 644 00:38:48,702 --> 00:38:51,163 be given a voice within a civilian quorum? 645 00:38:52,081 --> 00:38:56,293 If you would, allow me to serve on this committee. 646 00:38:56,877 --> 00:38:58,462 I am a citizen of Ni'Var. 647 00:38:58,546 --> 00:39:01,423 Trained in logic, witness to your history. 648 00:39:02,049 --> 00:39:04,051 And I am an officer in Starfleet. 649 00:39:04,134 --> 00:39:07,471 Captain of a starship, and citizen of the Federation. 650 00:39:08,681 --> 00:39:11,976 I will be the bridge between you until you no longer need it. 651 00:39:26,907 --> 00:39:31,120 This proposal is acceptable to the Federation. 652 00:39:32,371 --> 00:39:34,748 It is an elegant solution. 653 00:39:54,059 --> 00:39:55,394 I got you. 654 00:39:55,978 --> 00:39:58,522 The storm will interfere with our personal transporters, 655 00:39:58,606 --> 00:40:00,274 so it'll take at least 60 seconds 656 00:40:00,357 --> 00:40:02,443 for the Armstrong to get a lock and beam us up. 657 00:40:06,280 --> 00:40:07,698 I hope they can hear us. 658 00:40:08,324 --> 00:40:10,492 They have to. They will. 659 00:40:10,576 --> 00:40:13,412 Sixty seconds is long enough for it to get to us. 660 00:40:14,246 --> 00:40:15,623 We have to distract it. 661 00:40:15,706 --> 00:40:18,334 I'm gonna turn on my comms and I'm gonna run. 662 00:40:18,417 --> 00:40:20,753 - Draw its attention. - That's a terrible idea. 663 00:40:20,836 --> 00:40:23,631 - Agreed. - Okay, you guys saved my life. 664 00:40:23,714 --> 00:40:24,965 All right? I owe you. 665 00:40:25,883 --> 00:40:28,385 Someone's gotta do it. You know I'm right. 666 00:40:30,679 --> 00:40:31,679 Yeah. 667 00:40:32,514 --> 00:40:33,515 You are right. 668 00:40:34,475 --> 00:40:35,476 You are right. 669 00:40:35,559 --> 00:40:38,520 Someone's gotta do it, so it's gonna be me. 670 00:40:38,604 --> 00:40:41,065 - Wait. - That's an order, ensign. 671 00:40:43,359 --> 00:40:47,196 Once I'm clear, you turn on comms. You call. Keep calling. Don't stop. 672 00:40:48,864 --> 00:40:50,199 You got this. 673 00:40:52,826 --> 00:40:55,329 You've all got this, okay? 674 00:40:55,412 --> 00:40:56,538 Now on my mark. 675 00:41:08,050 --> 00:41:09,718 You ready? 676 00:41:09,802 --> 00:41:11,428 Aye, lieutenant. 677 00:41:14,223 --> 00:41:17,309 The minute you get a signal, call the Armstrong. 678 00:41:29,321 --> 00:41:31,115 Adira Tal to U.S.S. Armstrong. 679 00:41:31,198 --> 00:41:32,198 Come in. 680 00:41:33,617 --> 00:41:35,327 Armstrong, acknowledge. 681 00:41:37,663 --> 00:41:39,456 It's too close to her. We have to help. 682 00:41:39,540 --> 00:41:41,250 Fire phasers to draw it off. 683 00:41:47,256 --> 00:41:49,550 Holy shit. Here comes the other one. 684 00:41:49,633 --> 00:41:50,926 It's coming right at us. 685 00:41:51,010 --> 00:41:52,094 Keep firing. 686 00:41:56,640 --> 00:41:58,851 Armstrong, acknowledge. Please acknowledge. 687 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:04,148 This is Captain Imahara of the U.S.S. Armstrong. 688 00:42:04,231 --> 00:42:07,276 - It's them! - Armstrong, get us the hell out of here. 689 00:42:10,738 --> 00:42:12,031 Armstrong! 690 00:42:27,588 --> 00:42:31,383 Ensign Moore, please report to briefing room seven. Ensign Moore. 691 00:42:31,967 --> 00:42:34,678 I just finished reading the Armstrong's report. 692 00:42:35,846 --> 00:42:39,600 The loss of Lieutenant Callum is a tragedy. 693 00:42:40,434 --> 00:42:42,811 Frankly, I'm amazed any of you survived. 694 00:42:42,895 --> 00:42:46,148 Well, the cadets really pulled it together when it mattered. 695 00:42:46,231 --> 00:42:49,526 Honestly, any of them would be an excellent addition to any crew. 696 00:42:49,610 --> 00:42:52,988 When that opportunity comes, they'll have you to thank for it. 697 00:42:54,364 --> 00:42:58,994 You know, when Discovery first arrived, no one here trusted you. 698 00:42:59,078 --> 00:43:02,664 It wasn't just that you were in a 930-year-old starship 699 00:43:02,748 --> 00:43:04,666 and had never heard of the Burn. 700 00:43:04,750 --> 00:43:07,169 It was the way you carried yourselves, 701 00:43:07,252 --> 00:43:12,049 like you grew up in a world that believes anything is possible. 702 00:43:13,092 --> 00:43:16,011 Quite frankly, it stung. 703 00:43:16,095 --> 00:43:19,473 And it is exactly what this new generation of cadets needs 704 00:43:19,556 --> 00:43:21,517 as the Federation rebuilds. 705 00:43:21,600 --> 00:43:25,979 Now, after what you've just endured, I can understand that 706 00:43:26,063 --> 00:43:30,067 an offer to teach at the Academy is unlikely to fall on willing ears, 707 00:43:30,150 --> 00:43:31,860 but the opening is there. 708 00:43:32,444 --> 00:43:33,444 Any time. 709 00:43:36,698 --> 00:43:37,991 Thank you, sir. 710 00:43:44,665 --> 00:43:47,751 I never thought that I'd say this, 711 00:43:47,835 --> 00:43:51,088 but I think that I'm glad I came. 712 00:43:53,006 --> 00:43:54,299 I just... I... 713 00:43:54,925 --> 00:43:58,095 I think I might have actually made some friends today. 714 00:43:58,971 --> 00:44:02,391 I wish I knew how to do it without nearly getting eaten by a blob. 715 00:44:05,394 --> 00:44:08,564 You are one of the most brilliant people that I have ever met. 716 00:44:09,189 --> 00:44:13,277 Do you ever wonder why you start with "I can't" 717 00:44:13,360 --> 00:44:15,904 when it comes to making new connections? 718 00:44:16,697 --> 00:44:19,783 Just seems kind of impossible. 719 00:44:19,867 --> 00:44:21,952 Well, when I see you, 720 00:44:22,911 --> 00:44:26,456 and I see everything that you have been through 721 00:44:27,332 --> 00:44:28,584 and accomplished, 722 00:44:30,335 --> 00:44:33,213 you are a reminder to me that everything is possible. 723 00:44:41,889 --> 00:44:44,349 Welcome home, Madam President. 724 00:44:44,433 --> 00:44:46,768 Thank you, President Rillak. 725 00:44:53,442 --> 00:44:57,863 Billions of futures have been changed thanks to what we've done here today. 726 00:44:57,946 --> 00:45:01,575 I must commend both of you on a job well done. 727 00:45:02,367 --> 00:45:07,206 Madam President, thank you for taking this first step with the Federation. 728 00:45:08,290 --> 00:45:12,002 If I may, there's a matter on my mind. 729 00:45:12,085 --> 00:45:14,880 You are curious about the Qowat Milat sister J'Vini? 730 00:45:14,963 --> 00:45:17,549 If she will face justice for her actions? 731 00:45:17,633 --> 00:45:18,675 Yes, ma'am. 732 00:45:19,593 --> 00:45:23,305 J'Vini will go to P'Jahr, a monastic world in the Pella system. 733 00:45:23,388 --> 00:45:27,059 There she will devote herself to deep rehabilitative meditation 734 00:45:27,142 --> 00:45:29,186 under your mother's careful guidance. 735 00:45:29,269 --> 00:45:30,729 They leave tonight. 736 00:45:31,355 --> 00:45:33,482 My mom said she had big news for me. 737 00:45:33,565 --> 00:45:37,027 J'Vini helped rebuild Dr. Burnham's life. 738 00:45:37,861 --> 00:45:40,155 Now it seems their roles are reversed. 739 00:45:40,239 --> 00:45:45,494 In time, she will also make amends to the family of the slain Starfleet officer. 740 00:45:45,577 --> 00:45:48,080 I hope this sets your mind at ease. 741 00:45:48,705 --> 00:45:49,705 Thank you. 742 00:45:53,168 --> 00:45:54,336 Captain Saru? 743 00:45:57,005 --> 00:45:59,216 Will you join me for tea? 744 00:46:00,050 --> 00:46:01,718 It would be my pleasure. 745 00:46:13,146 --> 00:46:15,732 For someone who dislikes politics, 746 00:46:16,608 --> 00:46:19,403 you show an aptitude for it. 747 00:46:19,486 --> 00:46:22,614 I assume the admiral made a miraculous recovery? 748 00:46:23,198 --> 00:46:28,036 Now that you mention it, he was looking, well, better the last time I saw him. 749 00:46:29,997 --> 00:46:32,165 I received intelligence this morning, 750 00:46:32,249 --> 00:46:34,501 indicating the exit-clause request was coming. 751 00:46:34,584 --> 00:46:36,586 I had to protect my source. 752 00:46:37,296 --> 00:46:38,422 President T'Rina. 753 00:46:44,636 --> 00:46:47,264 If you wanted my help, you could've asked me. 754 00:46:47,848 --> 00:46:48,932 Truth be told, 755 00:46:50,267 --> 00:46:53,061 I wasn't sure you were the right person for the job. 756 00:46:53,145 --> 00:46:55,981 But I'm glad you were. 757 00:46:56,773 --> 00:46:58,108 I appreciate that. 758 00:46:59,776 --> 00:47:03,405 I know transparency isn't always possible in your position. 759 00:47:04,197 --> 00:47:09,411 But it is what I need to best serve you and the Federation. 760 00:47:10,287 --> 00:47:13,206 So if you could be more forthcoming in the future, 761 00:47:13,957 --> 00:47:16,084 I would appreciate that as well. 762 00:47:17,002 --> 00:47:18,378 Understood, captain. 763 00:47:24,384 --> 00:47:27,095 I will see you back at headquarters in a few days. 764 00:48:12,724 --> 00:48:13,892 Wow. 765 00:48:14,476 --> 00:48:16,269 Guess I've got a lot to work out. 766 00:48:18,605 --> 00:48:20,065 What do I do with it? 767 00:48:20,649 --> 00:48:23,151 Well, when the mandala's finished, it's... 768 00:48:24,736 --> 00:48:25,736 wiped away. 769 00:48:29,157 --> 00:48:30,409 You do this yourself? 770 00:48:33,453 --> 00:48:36,331 Are there things you need to wipe away? 771 00:48:40,710 --> 00:48:41,710 Sure. 772 00:48:43,588 --> 00:48:45,006 You wanna talk about it? 773 00:48:47,801 --> 00:48:48,801 Someday. 774 00:49:02,482 --> 00:49:04,192 Come. 775 00:49:06,736 --> 00:49:08,780 I heard what happened on the mission. 776 00:49:10,657 --> 00:49:11,825 How are you doing? 777 00:49:11,908 --> 00:49:13,076 You know... 778 00:49:13,160 --> 00:49:15,120 Crashed into an ice moon. 779 00:49:15,912 --> 00:49:19,166 Stranded in an electrical storm. Chased by a flesh-melting alien. 780 00:49:19,249 --> 00:49:20,959 So typical day. 781 00:49:26,214 --> 00:49:28,550 I know there's been something on your mind. 782 00:49:32,971 --> 00:49:36,308 We haven't sat in here together since you became captain. 783 00:49:38,143 --> 00:49:39,311 Right. 784 00:49:39,394 --> 00:49:41,938 Remember when we first became roomies? 785 00:49:43,190 --> 00:49:46,818 I was so scared to bunk with a famous mutineer. 786 00:49:46,902 --> 00:49:49,529 I think I, like... I think I laid awake at night, 787 00:49:49,613 --> 00:49:53,074 scared you we're gonna knife me in the back or something. 788 00:49:53,658 --> 00:49:55,911 Well, you snored like crazy. 789 00:49:56,745 --> 00:49:59,080 I had to get the computer to block out the frequency 790 00:49:59,164 --> 00:50:00,999 so that I could get any sleep. 791 00:50:01,082 --> 00:50:02,459 I'm so sorry. 792 00:50:03,752 --> 00:50:05,670 I only blocked it out for a few days. 793 00:50:06,505 --> 00:50:09,466 Then I... I kind of started liking it. 794 00:50:09,549 --> 00:50:10,800 Really? 795 00:50:11,676 --> 00:50:13,011 - Really. - You're weird. 796 00:50:19,684 --> 00:50:21,686 You wanna go back, don't you? 797 00:50:24,606 --> 00:50:25,606 I do. 798 00:50:27,484 --> 00:50:28,484 Why? 799 00:50:29,903 --> 00:50:34,407 Because getting my lieutenant pips was the worst day of my life. 800 00:50:39,204 --> 00:50:43,124 You know, I never could figure out how my mother became a diplomat. 801 00:50:43,959 --> 00:50:47,337 She was such a hard-ass at home. 802 00:50:47,420 --> 00:50:49,130 No compromise. 803 00:50:49,214 --> 00:50:53,093 She had everything planned out. She had my whole life planned out. 804 00:50:53,176 --> 00:50:55,720 So when I told her that I wanted to join Starfleet 805 00:50:55,804 --> 00:50:57,806 instead of the diplomatic corps... 806 00:51:03,353 --> 00:51:06,898 So I always thought that I was doing this for me. 807 00:51:07,774 --> 00:51:09,609 But then when I got the pips... 808 00:51:11,653 --> 00:51:13,905 all of a sudden I realized, like, 809 00:51:14,614 --> 00:51:17,867 my mom is 900 years in the past. 810 00:51:17,951 --> 00:51:20,036 She's never gonna see me wear them. 811 00:51:20,954 --> 00:51:24,624 Then I started wondering if this is what I really wanted, 812 00:51:24,708 --> 00:51:28,128 or if I just really wanted to be seen. 813 00:51:31,214 --> 00:51:33,133 You know, and that was humbling. 814 00:51:35,093 --> 00:51:38,722 But I think it could be a useful perspective for a teacher. 815 00:51:41,891 --> 00:51:42,891 Well... 816 00:51:44,311 --> 00:51:46,062 I'll miss seeing your face every day. 817 00:51:46,146 --> 00:51:48,023 No, it's not forever. 818 00:51:48,106 --> 00:51:50,692 You'll still see me around Fed HQ. 819 00:51:50,775 --> 00:51:54,696 If it's really bad, I can get Zora to record me while I'm sleeping. 820 00:51:54,779 --> 00:51:56,990 So you can listen to me snoring like you love to do. 821 00:51:57,073 --> 00:51:59,284 I said, I kind of liked it. 822 00:51:59,367 --> 00:52:00,660 You know you love it. 823 00:52:01,494 --> 00:52:04,205 Let's not get crazy.