1 00:00:07,008 --> 00:00:08,768 Previously on Star Trek Discovery: 2 00:00:08,843 --> 00:00:11,763 Our ship is enclosed in a membrane of unknown substance. 3 00:00:11,846 --> 00:00:13,932 It appears to be an orb of some kind. 4 00:00:14,015 --> 00:00:15,266 Tell Stamets to assemble a team 5 00:00:15,350 --> 00:00:17,143 and figure out a way to get us out. 6 00:00:17,227 --> 00:00:19,229 The DMA could destroy both of our worlds. 7 00:00:19,312 --> 00:00:21,272 They must be evacuating. Even now. 8 00:00:21,356 --> 00:00:24,067 The math doesn't lie. Most will not be saved. 9 00:00:24,150 --> 00:00:25,568 - We have a problem. - What is it? 10 00:00:25,652 --> 00:00:28,321 We have only 12 hours before the DMA reaches Earth. 11 00:00:28,404 --> 00:00:30,782 Won't take nearly that long to get us out of here. 12 00:00:30,865 --> 00:00:33,451 - Where do I come in? - You'll hack Discovery's systems 13 00:00:33,535 --> 00:00:35,620 and vent the plasma through the starboard nacelle. 14 00:00:35,703 --> 00:00:37,413 We can't do this without you. 15 00:00:37,497 --> 00:00:38,706 It's done. 16 00:00:38,790 --> 00:00:40,875 Just make sure you stop the damn thing in time. 17 00:00:40,959 --> 00:00:43,461 I am not certain how to step into danger with one 18 00:00:43,545 --> 00:00:45,185 for whom I have such a personal fondness. 19 00:00:45,213 --> 00:00:48,258 This is one of the reasons I avoid closeness with others. 20 00:00:48,341 --> 00:00:49,257 Ah. 21 00:00:49,259 --> 00:00:50,885 Something is coming. 22 00:00:50,969 --> 00:00:52,303 A life-form. 23 00:00:52,387 --> 00:00:54,264 They responded to our expression of suffering 24 00:00:54,347 --> 00:00:55,787 with an expression of great sadness. 25 00:00:55,848 --> 00:00:59,394 And if they have empathy for us, diplomacy can work. 26 00:00:59,477 --> 00:01:01,312 Your friend Tarka's gonna kill us all. 27 00:01:01,396 --> 00:01:02,522 I won't let you do this. 28 00:01:04,816 --> 00:01:06,168 I never wanted this, Book. 29 00:01:06,192 --> 00:01:07,193 Ever. 30 00:01:07,277 --> 00:01:08,361 Thirty minutes left 31 00:01:08,444 --> 00:01:10,530 and we're out of this orb and on our way. 32 00:01:11,281 --> 00:01:13,449 We just received an urgent message from Booker's ship. 33 00:01:13,533 --> 00:01:15,653 It's Reno. Tarka has got me and Book locked up. 34 00:01:15,702 --> 00:01:17,662 If he takes out the DMA the way he wants to, 35 00:01:17,745 --> 00:01:22,166 it'll destroy the hyperfield, the Ten-C, probably Discovery too. 36 00:01:22,250 --> 00:01:25,545 It'll also leave a toxic void, same as we got stuck in, 37 00:01:25,628 --> 00:01:27,005 heading straight for Earth. 38 00:01:27,088 --> 00:01:29,465 You have to stop us, whatever it takes. 39 00:01:51,237 --> 00:01:53,114 Each deck of Federation headquarters 40 00:01:53,197 --> 00:01:54,782 is able to function independently, 41 00:01:54,866 --> 00:01:56,492 essentially as its own lifeboat, 42 00:01:56,576 --> 00:01:57,869 so don't waste any space. 43 00:01:57,952 --> 00:01:59,787 As soon as your deck is filled to capacity, 44 00:01:59,871 --> 00:02:03,541 report to your CO, who will detach and warp to Evacuation Base Gamma. 45 00:02:03,625 --> 00:02:06,586 We need to get as many people to safety as quickly as possible. 46 00:02:06,669 --> 00:02:08,522 Lieutenant Cent, please report to shuttlebay. 47 00:02:08,546 --> 00:02:09,504 People are scared. 48 00:02:09,505 --> 00:02:10,545 They're losing everything. 49 00:02:10,590 --> 00:02:13,009 They're gonna be looking to the Federation for guidance, 50 00:02:13,092 --> 00:02:14,302 for safety, 51 00:02:14,385 --> 00:02:15,385 for hope. 52 00:02:15,887 --> 00:02:17,388 We get to give that to them. 53 00:02:17,472 --> 00:02:20,350 Attention all personnel, please standby. 54 00:02:20,433 --> 00:02:22,518 We'll be dropping out of warp in one minute. 55 00:02:22,602 --> 00:02:24,354 All available officers are on evac duty. 56 00:02:24,437 --> 00:02:26,064 Our job is to help them succeed. 57 00:02:26,147 --> 00:02:28,066 As of now, you're no longer cadets. 58 00:02:28,149 --> 00:02:29,776 I know you may not feel ready... 59 00:02:30,485 --> 00:02:31,944 but I assure you, you are. 60 00:02:32,862 --> 00:02:33,862 You can do this. 61 00:02:35,990 --> 00:02:36,908 Dismissed. 62 00:02:36,909 --> 00:02:38,451 Gorev, Harral, you're with me. 63 00:03:04,352 --> 00:03:05,913 Deck 29's at capacity. 64 00:03:05,937 --> 00:03:07,647 Requesting permission to undock. 65 00:03:07,730 --> 00:03:08,749 Permission granted. 66 00:03:08,773 --> 00:03:10,441 See you at the rendezvous point. 67 00:03:15,405 --> 00:03:16,906 We're running out of time. 68 00:03:16,989 --> 00:03:18,109 Admiral Vance. 69 00:03:18,866 --> 00:03:22,036 Ni'Var has 17 ships heading to the evacuation base. 70 00:03:22,120 --> 00:03:24,160 Do you want me to bring them here after they unload? 71 00:03:24,997 --> 00:03:26,749 No. They should stick to the plan. 72 00:03:26,833 --> 00:03:29,669 Ni'Var only has 86 warp-capable ships as it is. 73 00:03:29,752 --> 00:03:30,668 Yes, sir. 74 00:03:30,670 --> 00:03:32,922 How long do we have here, sir, to help Earth? 75 00:03:33,005 --> 00:03:35,133 Four hours until the DMA starts to hit. 76 00:03:35,216 --> 00:03:36,509 Well, the Mitchell is at Titan. 77 00:03:36,592 --> 00:03:38,946 Even with the entire colony onboard, they won't hit capacity. 78 00:03:38,970 --> 00:03:40,054 That's a good idea. 79 00:03:40,138 --> 00:03:41,138 When the Mitchell's done, 80 00:03:41,139 --> 00:03:44,142 get them back here to pick up as many additional refugees as they can. 81 00:03:44,225 --> 00:03:45,518 Yes, sir. 82 00:03:45,601 --> 00:03:46,936 Excuse me, sir. 83 00:03:47,019 --> 00:03:48,354 I'm sorry, admiral. 84 00:03:48,438 --> 00:03:49,605 I was just wondering, 85 00:03:50,314 --> 00:03:51,524 how many can we save? 86 00:03:51,607 --> 00:03:54,652 - Realistically. - If first contact fails, 87 00:03:54,736 --> 00:03:55,820 all of Titan. 88 00:03:56,571 --> 00:03:58,573 Maybe 450,000 off of Earth. 89 00:03:58,656 --> 00:03:59,656 Same with Ni'Var. 90 00:04:00,116 --> 00:04:01,117 Best case. 91 00:04:01,200 --> 00:04:02,660 That's it? 92 00:04:05,371 --> 00:04:06,748 Please hurry, Michael. 93 00:04:07,623 --> 00:04:09,959 Where is Stamets on getting us out of this orb? 94 00:04:10,042 --> 00:04:12,003 He's testing some theories, nothing concrete yet. 95 00:04:12,086 --> 00:04:13,546 What about the Ten-C, any response? 96 00:04:13,629 --> 00:04:15,965 Negative. Dr. Hirai's still asking them to release us. 97 00:04:16,048 --> 00:04:17,925 Owosekun, what's the status on Tarka? 98 00:04:18,009 --> 00:04:21,179 Scans show he's gaining speed, heading for the DMA power source. 99 00:04:21,262 --> 00:04:23,306 It's encased within a silicone-ellanium alloy. 100 00:04:23,389 --> 00:04:25,099 Same as the DMA controller itself. 101 00:04:25,183 --> 00:04:27,477 That alloy's incredibly effective at containing energy, 102 00:04:27,560 --> 00:04:30,360 but it won't withstand external forces. So whatever Tarka's planning... 103 00:04:30,438 --> 00:04:32,565 He's going to hit it with a gravimetric beam. 104 00:04:32,648 --> 00:04:34,001 If Ten-C think they're under attack, 105 00:04:34,025 --> 00:04:36,027 they won't come back and talk to us. Not in time. 106 00:04:36,110 --> 00:04:38,237 Ten-C's just launched another orb, captain. 107 00:04:38,321 --> 00:04:39,906 They're trying to capture Book's ship. 108 00:04:39,989 --> 00:04:40,989 Keep me posted. 109 00:04:41,449 --> 00:04:43,469 Lt. Christopher, tell Commander Stamets to test faster. 110 00:04:43,493 --> 00:04:45,912 I want us out of this orb, whatever it takes. 111 00:04:45,995 --> 00:04:48,140 And have the diplomatic personnel gather in the mess hall. 112 00:04:48,164 --> 00:04:50,476 - Yes, captain. - Madam President, if you'd join me? 113 00:04:50,500 --> 00:04:51,769 May I ask what you have in mind? 114 00:04:51,793 --> 00:04:53,437 I'm going to confine them all to quarters. 115 00:04:53,461 --> 00:04:55,221 I think you should be there when I tell them. 116 00:04:58,090 --> 00:04:59,526 The orbs will capture us again 117 00:04:59,550 --> 00:05:01,594 if we don't keep changing our astrodynamics. 118 00:05:01,677 --> 00:05:04,180 Where's your presto chango button? 119 00:05:04,263 --> 00:05:06,265 I'm not helping you with another damn thing. 120 00:05:06,349 --> 00:05:07,349 I don't understand. 121 00:05:07,391 --> 00:05:09,644 I'm doing exactly what we said we'd do. 122 00:05:09,727 --> 00:05:11,854 - Nothing's changed. - Everything's changed. 123 00:05:11,938 --> 00:05:14,565 The cost of this, it has to be the last resort. 124 00:05:14,649 --> 00:05:16,192 You heard Ndoye, right? 125 00:05:16,275 --> 00:05:18,653 The first contact team is gone. 126 00:05:18,736 --> 00:05:19,736 They're in an orb. 127 00:05:19,737 --> 00:05:21,137 They could be dead for all we know. 128 00:05:21,197 --> 00:05:23,825 No, they're talking to the Ten-C. It could work. 129 00:05:24,826 --> 00:05:27,078 You once told me anger can be productive. 130 00:05:27,161 --> 00:05:28,496 It can also blind you. 131 00:05:28,579 --> 00:05:30,665 I've been trying for ten years! 132 00:05:31,249 --> 00:05:32,542 I'm going home. 133 00:05:33,501 --> 00:05:34,669 I'm finding Oros. 134 00:05:35,419 --> 00:05:36,462 End of story. 135 00:05:37,046 --> 00:05:38,339 There it is. 136 00:05:50,476 --> 00:05:52,061 There's got to be a way out of this. 137 00:05:52,144 --> 00:05:55,189 If I had some hot and sour soup... 138 00:05:56,482 --> 00:05:59,235 Wouldn't help us. I'm just hungry. 139 00:05:59,318 --> 00:06:02,613 The upside is, when we hit the hyperfield, 140 00:06:02,697 --> 00:06:04,782 we'll be vaporized immediately. 141 00:06:04,866 --> 00:06:06,242 Where's the upside in that? 142 00:06:06,784 --> 00:06:08,119 We'll die fast. 143 00:06:08,202 --> 00:06:09,202 I hate pain. 144 00:06:16,961 --> 00:06:18,671 Or maybe we'll survive after all. 145 00:06:20,923 --> 00:06:24,385 I'm sorry, Madam President, but plasma doesn't vent itself. 146 00:06:24,468 --> 00:06:26,262 This entire mission is compromised. 147 00:06:26,345 --> 00:06:29,265 There has to be a less public way to handle this. 148 00:06:29,348 --> 00:06:30,868 It'll erode their trust in one another. 149 00:06:30,892 --> 00:06:33,728 I can't let whoever did this keep walking around my ship. 150 00:06:33,811 --> 00:06:35,229 Is this about the plasma vent? 151 00:06:35,938 --> 00:06:38,834 I'll fill you in once everyone is here. I'm gonna need to lock you all down. 152 00:06:38,858 --> 00:06:40,359 That won't be necessary. 153 00:06:40,443 --> 00:06:42,403 I'm the one who aided their escape. 154 00:06:42,486 --> 00:06:43,571 What? 155 00:06:44,655 --> 00:06:46,949 - Why would you...? - United Earth is running out of time 156 00:06:47,033 --> 00:06:48,367 and you were all gone. 157 00:06:48,451 --> 00:06:49,869 We had no idea where the orb went, 158 00:06:49,952 --> 00:06:52,538 when you'd be back, or if you were even still alive. 159 00:06:52,622 --> 00:06:53,891 They can stop the DMA right now. 160 00:06:53,915 --> 00:06:54,831 No, no. 161 00:06:54,832 --> 00:06:56,668 Billions of people might still die. 162 00:06:56,751 --> 00:06:58,419 No. Mr. Booker assured me... 163 00:06:58,502 --> 00:07:01,047 Was that before or after Tarka took him hostage? 164 00:07:04,842 --> 00:07:08,596 Communication with the Ten-C was working, general. 165 00:07:08,679 --> 00:07:11,682 We think they would have withdrawn the DMA in time. 166 00:07:17,647 --> 00:07:19,065 Officer Zena. 167 00:07:19,941 --> 00:07:22,568 Please confine General Ndoye to her quarters. 168 00:07:24,195 --> 00:07:25,195 Captain. 169 00:07:25,571 --> 00:07:26,656 Madam President. 170 00:07:27,657 --> 00:07:29,533 I remain ready and willing to serve. 171 00:07:37,500 --> 00:07:40,419 Captain, we've received an answer from the Ten-C. 172 00:07:40,503 --> 00:07:42,129 What did they say? 173 00:07:42,213 --> 00:07:44,256 Well, it is rather bewildering. 174 00:07:44,340 --> 00:07:46,968 We have been asking them to release us from the orb. 175 00:07:47,051 --> 00:07:50,096 They replied that we are already free of it. 176 00:07:50,179 --> 00:07:52,348 Are we sure the message was clear, Zora? 177 00:07:52,431 --> 00:07:53,891 For that particular exchange, 178 00:07:53,975 --> 00:07:57,144 I estimate our accuracy to be in the 96th percentile. 179 00:07:57,228 --> 00:07:59,146 Could they be confused about who sent it? 180 00:07:59,230 --> 00:08:02,191 More likely they presume we're working with Booker and Tarka. 181 00:08:02,274 --> 00:08:03,859 We did arrive here together. 182 00:08:03,943 --> 00:08:07,238 Zora, can you communicate that Tarka is acting on his own? 183 00:08:07,321 --> 00:08:09,782 The nuances of that could take quite a long time. 184 00:08:10,908 --> 00:08:14,870 If I can connect with them telepathically, 185 00:08:14,954 --> 00:08:17,248 I may be able to convey our desire to protect them. 186 00:08:17,331 --> 00:08:18,416 Madam President, 187 00:08:18,499 --> 00:08:20,084 linking with an unknown species 188 00:08:20,167 --> 00:08:23,004 is dangerous in ways we cannot begin to anticipate. 189 00:08:23,087 --> 00:08:25,172 We have less than four hours. 190 00:08:25,256 --> 00:08:27,216 Do we really have a choice? 191 00:08:42,648 --> 00:08:44,233 I have made contact. 192 00:09:02,084 --> 00:09:03,794 - Madam President. - Break the link. 193 00:09:03,878 --> 00:09:05,921 - T'Rina. - Break the link. 194 00:09:06,005 --> 00:09:08,591 We have to break it. Break the link. 195 00:09:09,842 --> 00:09:11,302 Madam President? 196 00:09:11,385 --> 00:09:12,428 Madam President? 197 00:09:12,511 --> 00:09:13,554 Are you okay? 198 00:09:14,805 --> 00:09:15,848 What happened? 199 00:09:18,392 --> 00:09:19,392 They... 200 00:09:19,935 --> 00:09:23,105 They are confused and terrified. 201 00:09:23,189 --> 00:09:25,775 They cannot stop Booker's ship. 202 00:09:27,068 --> 00:09:28,903 And they no longer trust us. 203 00:09:32,490 --> 00:09:35,618 We must find another way to reach them... 204 00:09:36,452 --> 00:09:37,453 or I fear... 205 00:09:38,370 --> 00:09:40,664 that our worlds are already doomed. 206 00:11:15,509 --> 00:11:18,155 Heart rate and blood pressure are still elevated. 207 00:11:18,179 --> 00:11:20,389 But her neural activity's returning to normal. 208 00:11:21,140 --> 00:11:22,183 Madam President, 209 00:11:22,892 --> 00:11:25,477 is there anything else you can tell us about them? 210 00:11:26,228 --> 00:11:28,022 The experience was... 211 00:11:30,107 --> 00:11:31,483 unusual. 212 00:11:32,067 --> 00:11:33,527 Our connection, I... 213 00:11:34,195 --> 00:11:37,364 I was not feeling one of the Ten-C, 214 00:11:38,073 --> 00:11:39,241 but all of them. 215 00:11:40,492 --> 00:11:41,702 They're linked. 216 00:11:41,785 --> 00:11:42,828 Like the Borg? 217 00:11:42,912 --> 00:11:43,912 No. 218 00:11:44,246 --> 00:11:45,331 No, quite different. 219 00:11:46,123 --> 00:11:49,585 There was a sense of harmony with one another. 220 00:11:50,294 --> 00:11:51,670 It's difficult to describe, 221 00:11:51,754 --> 00:11:53,756 but I believe they may not have 222 00:11:53,839 --> 00:11:59,720 any awareness of individual existence as we know it. 223 00:12:00,888 --> 00:12:03,724 We're running out of time to help them understand. 224 00:12:03,807 --> 00:12:07,519 Captain, I've got a way out of the orb, but it won't be pretty. 225 00:12:07,603 --> 00:12:08,687 We're on our way. 226 00:12:09,647 --> 00:12:10,648 Keep us posted. 227 00:12:21,325 --> 00:12:23,369 I apologize that I must go. 228 00:12:25,955 --> 00:12:28,624 Before I do, if I may, 229 00:12:28,707 --> 00:12:32,378 what you said about avoiding closeness with others... 230 00:12:33,128 --> 00:12:36,090 This possibility, 231 00:12:36,674 --> 00:12:38,217 it is the reason I, too, 232 00:12:38,300 --> 00:12:43,055 have avoided a certain type of closeness since leaving Kaminar. 233 00:12:44,139 --> 00:12:49,019 But I've come to believe that the limits I place upon myself 234 00:12:50,020 --> 00:12:52,523 do not protect me so much as... 235 00:12:53,941 --> 00:12:56,235 dull the brightness of my days. 236 00:12:58,612 --> 00:13:00,656 Ah. In any event... 237 00:13:00,739 --> 00:13:02,074 Hm. 238 00:13:10,291 --> 00:13:11,375 We made it. 239 00:13:12,459 --> 00:13:15,254 I just need the power source and you two can go back to Discovery. 240 00:13:15,337 --> 00:13:16,964 It'll be over in 15 minutes. 241 00:13:17,047 --> 00:13:21,135 Unless another orb chases us into the hyperfield and we all die. 242 00:13:21,218 --> 00:13:24,221 Ten-C wouldn't risk getting this close to the plasma streams. 243 00:13:24,305 --> 00:13:26,348 Book, you hear that? 244 00:13:26,432 --> 00:13:27,933 - We're nearly there. - I heard you. 245 00:13:30,185 --> 00:13:32,980 Look, I know we don't see eye-to-eye on this, 246 00:13:33,063 --> 00:13:36,275 but this doesn't just have to be about my home. 247 00:13:36,358 --> 00:13:38,485 Kwejian will be there too. 248 00:13:38,569 --> 00:13:40,070 You could come with me. 249 00:13:40,154 --> 00:13:41,613 You'll get your family back. 250 00:13:42,239 --> 00:13:43,949 Kyheem. Leto. 251 00:13:44,533 --> 00:13:45,534 No, he won't. 252 00:13:46,744 --> 00:13:48,162 Because they're gone. 253 00:13:48,245 --> 00:13:52,624 Anyone in your universe can look the same, laugh the same, 254 00:13:52,708 --> 00:13:57,421 want their sandwiches cut diagonally with exactly two pickles on the side... 255 00:13:59,757 --> 00:14:01,508 but Kyheem isn't there. 256 00:14:01,592 --> 00:14:06,055 Neither is Leto, or my wife, or anyone else we've lost. 257 00:14:06,138 --> 00:14:07,973 I never said it was them exactly. 258 00:14:08,057 --> 00:14:10,726 But it is them. 259 00:14:12,644 --> 00:14:13,644 Buddy. 260 00:14:15,022 --> 00:14:16,190 Think of it. 261 00:14:19,026 --> 00:14:20,152 Reno's right. 262 00:14:21,904 --> 00:14:22,905 They're gone. 263 00:14:24,948 --> 00:14:26,575 So let me help you... 264 00:14:27,826 --> 00:14:30,704 before you do something we're all going to regret. 265 00:14:32,998 --> 00:14:34,416 This will all be over soon. 266 00:14:39,004 --> 00:14:40,297 It sure as hell will. 267 00:14:42,216 --> 00:14:44,259 Good news is I can get us out, 268 00:14:44,343 --> 00:14:46,178 and we should survive. 269 00:14:46,261 --> 00:14:47,346 Should? 270 00:14:47,429 --> 00:14:48,931 The best I can do these days. 271 00:14:49,890 --> 00:14:53,143 Yeah, we've been analyzing the amount of energy required 272 00:14:53,227 --> 00:14:54,895 for Booker's ship to escape the orb. 273 00:14:54,978 --> 00:14:56,980 Now, considering Discovery's much larger size, 274 00:14:57,064 --> 00:15:00,943 let's just say that it would take a lot more for us to do the same. 275 00:15:01,026 --> 00:15:03,278 And as of right now, there is only one process 276 00:15:03,362 --> 00:15:07,074 that can discharge that amount of energy without also killing us immediately. 277 00:15:07,157 --> 00:15:08,659 The spore drive. 278 00:15:09,451 --> 00:15:10,786 Normally, when we jump, 279 00:15:10,869 --> 00:15:14,706 the energy that's discharged is converted into momentum 280 00:15:14,790 --> 00:15:18,210 that propels the ship along the pathways of the mycelial network. 281 00:15:18,293 --> 00:15:20,671 But if we were to remain stationary, 282 00:15:20,754 --> 00:15:24,049 all that stored up energy would have to find somewhere else to go. 283 00:15:24,133 --> 00:15:27,761 You're saying it would release into the orb and break us out? 284 00:15:27,845 --> 00:15:28,887 Yes. 285 00:15:28,971 --> 00:15:32,766 But it would burn out the spore drive in the process, 286 00:15:32,850 --> 00:15:36,353 which we won't be able to repair without Spacedock. 287 00:15:36,437 --> 00:15:38,188 Meaning we'd have to warp home. 288 00:15:38,272 --> 00:15:39,690 It would take decades. 289 00:15:39,773 --> 00:15:41,400 That's the bad news. 290 00:15:48,574 --> 00:15:49,574 Do it. 291 00:15:55,289 --> 00:15:57,142 Are you gonna tell me what the hell that is? 292 00:15:57,166 --> 00:15:58,166 Cat collar. 293 00:15:58,208 --> 00:15:59,793 Grudge hates holos. 294 00:15:59,877 --> 00:16:01,086 Used to scare holo couriers, 295 00:16:01,170 --> 00:16:03,380 so I had to install a disruptor, 296 00:16:03,464 --> 00:16:05,007 that'll work rather nicely 297 00:16:05,090 --> 00:16:07,342 on the force field generated by holo emitters. 298 00:16:10,345 --> 00:16:11,472 Ready? 299 00:16:11,555 --> 00:16:13,724 Is this where I get to say I was born ready? 300 00:16:21,064 --> 00:16:22,065 A cat door. 301 00:16:22,566 --> 00:16:23,901 You'll thank me later. 302 00:16:25,569 --> 00:16:27,237 Commander Stamets, are you set? 303 00:16:27,321 --> 00:16:28,506 Spore drive's active. 304 00:16:28,530 --> 00:16:30,240 Ready to jump on your mark. 305 00:16:30,324 --> 00:16:32,659 Dr. Hirai, any word back from the Ten-C? 306 00:16:32,743 --> 00:16:35,078 I repeated the message that we're trying to help. 307 00:16:35,162 --> 00:16:37,206 Not much more we can do if they won't answer. 308 00:16:37,289 --> 00:16:38,582 Okay. 309 00:16:38,665 --> 00:16:39,665 Black alert. 310 00:16:40,542 --> 00:16:41,782 Let's get the hell out of here. 311 00:16:47,049 --> 00:16:48,133 Commander Stamets? 312 00:16:48,217 --> 00:16:49,343 Spore drive's holding, 313 00:16:49,426 --> 00:16:51,428 but power throughput's nearing capacity. 314 00:16:52,596 --> 00:16:55,057 We got minor hull breaches on multiple decks, 315 00:16:55,140 --> 00:16:56,308 no injuries reported. 316 00:16:56,391 --> 00:16:57,684 What about the orb? 317 00:16:57,768 --> 00:16:59,186 No changes yet. 318 00:17:02,731 --> 00:17:05,192 Captain, our entire EPS grid is about to overload. 319 00:17:05,275 --> 00:17:06,233 Do not stop it. 320 00:17:06,235 --> 00:17:07,235 This is our only shot. 321 00:17:33,262 --> 00:17:34,262 We're out of the orb. 322 00:17:34,263 --> 00:17:35,983 The impulse engines are back up and running. 323 00:17:36,056 --> 00:17:37,766 Warp drive is gonna take a while. 324 00:17:37,849 --> 00:17:38,850 So will weapons systems. 325 00:17:38,934 --> 00:17:40,477 Spore drive's down, as expected. 326 00:17:40,561 --> 00:17:41,895 Any other orbs on the way? 327 00:17:42,479 --> 00:17:43,480 None. 328 00:17:44,106 --> 00:17:45,566 Seems they're letting us go. 329 00:17:46,400 --> 00:17:48,735 Maybe we can turn this around after all. 330 00:17:51,405 --> 00:17:53,365 Exiting the gas giant now, captain. 331 00:17:54,157 --> 00:17:56,076 Get us back to Book's ship as fast as you can. 332 00:17:56,159 --> 00:17:58,620 Ten-C won't talk to us until we stop Tarka. 333 00:17:58,704 --> 00:17:59,704 Aye, captain. 334 00:18:01,206 --> 00:18:02,206 Tarka. 335 00:18:06,044 --> 00:18:07,754 Here's to holo disruptors. 336 00:18:07,838 --> 00:18:10,382 I think I might actually start to like that cat of yours. 337 00:18:11,508 --> 00:18:13,135 Can't get into the system. 338 00:18:13,218 --> 00:18:14,218 It's on autopilot. 339 00:18:14,261 --> 00:18:17,848 Ten minutes until it gets to the power source and the hyperfield goes boom. 340 00:18:17,931 --> 00:18:20,451 There's no way we're gonna be able to override the system in time. 341 00:18:20,475 --> 00:18:22,035 Damn it. We're locked out of Comms too. 342 00:18:22,102 --> 00:18:23,979 So much for calling in the cavalry. 343 00:18:28,233 --> 00:18:31,486 Hey, take my badge. Beam back to Discovery, tell them what's happening. 344 00:18:31,570 --> 00:18:33,610 I'm gonna stay with him and find a way to stop this. 345 00:18:34,990 --> 00:18:35,991 Tell Michael I love her. 346 00:18:37,075 --> 00:18:38,535 And whatever she has to do... 347 00:18:39,703 --> 00:18:40,703 it's okay. 348 00:18:41,663 --> 00:18:43,349 Book's ship's back in range, captain. 349 00:18:43,373 --> 00:18:44,625 Can you get us any closer? 350 00:18:44,708 --> 00:18:46,001 Not with these plasma bursts. 351 00:18:46,084 --> 00:18:47,461 Captain, someone's beaming aboard. 352 00:18:47,544 --> 00:18:48,544 I've got a lock. 353 00:18:48,587 --> 00:18:50,088 It's Commander Reno. 354 00:18:50,839 --> 00:18:52,299 Bring her to the bridge. 355 00:18:55,177 --> 00:18:57,220 Commander, are you okay? 356 00:18:57,304 --> 00:18:58,680 Better than Boy Genius. 357 00:18:58,764 --> 00:19:02,017 He'll be through to the power source in the next ten, just FYI. 358 00:19:02,100 --> 00:19:03,185 Rhys? 359 00:19:03,268 --> 00:19:04,686 Still getting weapons online. 360 00:19:04,770 --> 00:19:06,521 I'll see if I can help with that. 361 00:19:07,314 --> 00:19:08,649 The man loves you. 362 00:19:08,732 --> 00:19:10,651 He said, "Do whatever it takes." 363 00:19:15,238 --> 00:19:17,115 Okay, we need options. 364 00:19:17,199 --> 00:19:18,950 Can we transport them back here? 365 00:19:19,034 --> 00:19:20,970 Book's ship is protected by a pattern interrupter. 366 00:19:20,994 --> 00:19:22,834 I can't get a lock unless they choose to leave. 367 00:19:22,871 --> 00:19:25,332 What about a tractor beam? Pull them away from the casement? 368 00:19:25,415 --> 00:19:27,226 Only if they stop their gravimetric beam first. 369 00:19:27,250 --> 00:19:29,419 Otherwise, we could destroy the hyperfield ourselves. 370 00:19:29,503 --> 00:19:31,380 Captain, if I may. 371 00:19:31,463 --> 00:19:35,509 General Ndoye has a singular mind for military tactics. 372 00:19:35,592 --> 00:19:37,260 She did offer to help. 373 00:19:39,221 --> 00:19:42,021 - What am I looking at, lieutenant? - We have incoming. 374 00:19:42,599 --> 00:19:44,518 Near Earth debris pushed by gravitational waves 375 00:19:44,601 --> 00:19:46,353 at 2,100 kilometers per second. 376 00:19:46,436 --> 00:19:47,938 That's the DMA. 377 00:19:48,021 --> 00:19:50,023 Tell Earth to raise their shields. 378 00:19:50,107 --> 00:19:52,192 Attention, all personnel, 379 00:19:52,275 --> 00:19:53,402 prepare for incoming. 380 00:19:53,485 --> 00:19:55,570 Transport shuttles, continue evacuations. 381 00:19:55,654 --> 00:19:57,698 All others, defensive formation omega. 382 00:19:57,781 --> 00:19:59,783 We'll hold the line as long as we can. 383 00:20:10,836 --> 00:20:12,003 Who is that? 384 00:20:12,504 --> 00:20:14,381 The USS Mitchell, sir. They made it. 385 00:20:14,965 --> 00:20:17,175 Remind me to give their captain a commendation 386 00:20:17,259 --> 00:20:18,653 if we ever make it out of this alive. 387 00:20:18,677 --> 00:20:20,595 - Is the president off-world? - No, sir. 388 00:20:20,679 --> 00:20:21,989 She's helping with the evacuation. 389 00:20:22,013 --> 00:20:24,766 She said she won't leave until the last possible moment. 390 00:20:25,726 --> 00:20:28,812 Make sure the evac captain gets her in a shuttle before pulling out. 391 00:20:30,230 --> 00:20:32,858 Admiral, Deck 5 is at full capacity. 392 00:20:32,941 --> 00:20:35,318 - Tell them to get out while they can. - Yes, sir. 393 00:20:35,402 --> 00:20:37,404 We're running out of time. 394 00:20:39,656 --> 00:20:41,217 I presume you've considered the obvious? 395 00:20:41,241 --> 00:20:43,161 - Tractor beam and the like? - We have. 396 00:20:43,785 --> 00:20:45,120 What about a targeted hit? 397 00:20:45,203 --> 00:20:46,955 We could send a shuttle on autopilot. 398 00:20:47,038 --> 00:20:49,078 Gravimetric flux would disrupt navigation. 399 00:20:49,124 --> 00:20:51,835 Somebody would have to be on the controls to stay on target. 400 00:20:51,918 --> 00:20:54,129 I don't think I could beam them out in time. 401 00:20:54,212 --> 00:20:55,797 It's a suicide mission. 402 00:20:55,881 --> 00:20:58,300 There's no way Book and Tarka would survive. 403 00:20:58,884 --> 00:21:02,137 If we don't stop Tarka, the Ten-C will never stop the DMA. 404 00:21:03,096 --> 00:21:05,724 Earth and Ni'Var may already be getting hit. 405 00:21:12,689 --> 00:21:14,065 We'll need a great pilot. 406 00:21:23,700 --> 00:21:24,993 I'm ready, captain. 407 00:21:26,369 --> 00:21:27,496 Let me do it. 408 00:21:29,915 --> 00:21:31,208 General? 409 00:21:31,291 --> 00:21:33,919 I have years of experience as a combat pilot. 410 00:21:35,378 --> 00:21:37,672 United Earth is my home. 411 00:21:37,756 --> 00:21:39,883 Its citizens are my family. 412 00:21:39,966 --> 00:21:43,094 I spent the last 20 years fighting to protect both. 413 00:21:43,804 --> 00:21:46,723 That is where my decision to help Book and Tarka came from. 414 00:21:47,224 --> 00:21:49,768 Whether or not you would have made the same choice, 415 00:21:49,851 --> 00:21:51,144 you must understand it. 416 00:21:58,819 --> 00:22:02,489 Owosekun, prepare to beam the general to shuttlebay. 417 00:22:12,249 --> 00:22:13,518 If I don't make it back, 418 00:22:13,542 --> 00:22:16,002 please tell the president I gave my all for Earth. 419 00:22:16,503 --> 00:22:17,629 I will. 420 00:22:33,019 --> 00:22:34,145 Status report. 421 00:22:34,229 --> 00:22:37,524 Bridge propulsion systems just went down, admiral. We're stuck. 422 00:22:37,607 --> 00:22:40,318 Pathfinder and Tikhov both report shields below 10 percent. 423 00:22:41,194 --> 00:22:43,363 Sir, the Credence is leaving now. 424 00:22:43,446 --> 00:22:46,449 The Nog's still not at capacity, but they're taking hits and won't last. 425 00:22:47,325 --> 00:22:48,803 This is USS Yelchin. 426 00:22:48,827 --> 00:22:52,455 Evacuation orders are complete. See you on the other side. 427 00:22:54,291 --> 00:22:56,209 This is Admiral Charles Vance. 428 00:22:57,460 --> 00:22:59,045 All remaining vessels... 429 00:23:01,298 --> 00:23:02,883 cease evacuation effort. 430 00:23:03,383 --> 00:23:05,802 Depart Earth and her moon immediately. 431 00:23:06,511 --> 00:23:09,723 I'll provide covering fire for you for as long as I possibly can. 432 00:23:12,559 --> 00:23:15,353 USS Grechko, confirming all navigational links online. 433 00:23:15,437 --> 00:23:16,855 Thank you all for your bravery. 434 00:23:21,067 --> 00:23:22,235 Abandon ship. 435 00:23:24,321 --> 00:23:26,072 Report to the Mitchell immediately. 436 00:23:32,871 --> 00:23:34,831 You both did great job today. 437 00:23:34,915 --> 00:23:36,499 I just wish we could have done more. 438 00:23:38,585 --> 00:23:39,836 I know. Me too. 439 00:23:48,511 --> 00:23:49,596 Go. 440 00:23:50,931 --> 00:23:51,931 Go. 441 00:23:52,641 --> 00:23:53,641 See you on the Mitchell. 442 00:23:57,854 --> 00:24:00,054 Federation HQ, this is the USS Mitchell. 443 00:24:00,106 --> 00:24:03,318 Jumping to the rendezvous point now. Good luck, Admiral. 444 00:24:12,661 --> 00:24:14,245 Lieutenant, what are you doing? 445 00:24:14,329 --> 00:24:16,081 Helping you with covering fire. 446 00:24:16,831 --> 00:24:18,500 Those are my cadets out there. 447 00:24:18,583 --> 00:24:21,252 This was all for nothing if the ships can't actually leave. 448 00:24:21,336 --> 00:24:23,964 Once they get clear, we won't be able to transport over. 449 00:24:24,047 --> 00:24:25,340 I know, sir. 450 00:24:30,303 --> 00:24:31,721 Come on. Damn it, wake up. 451 00:24:31,805 --> 00:24:33,366 Four minutes to casement breach. 452 00:24:33,390 --> 00:24:35,308 Come on, come on. I've tried everything. 453 00:24:35,392 --> 00:24:36,643 Tell me how to stop it. 454 00:24:37,602 --> 00:24:38,728 I can't do that. 455 00:24:38,812 --> 00:24:40,188 Would Oros want this? 456 00:24:40,939 --> 00:24:42,440 We're almost home. 457 00:24:43,483 --> 00:24:44,901 He won't be there. 458 00:24:46,403 --> 00:24:48,279 - You have to know that. - Stop. 459 00:24:49,239 --> 00:24:50,281 He's gone, Tarka. 460 00:24:50,365 --> 00:24:52,075 - You don't know that! - Hey. 461 00:24:52,701 --> 00:24:54,160 I understand, okay? 462 00:24:54,786 --> 00:24:55,786 I do. 463 00:24:59,416 --> 00:25:01,084 It's painful. 464 00:25:01,584 --> 00:25:02,961 The hole they leave behind. 465 00:25:04,254 --> 00:25:05,714 Leto, Kyheem. 466 00:25:06,923 --> 00:25:08,883 Some days, I don't even know how to wake up. 467 00:25:10,301 --> 00:25:12,053 Love always ends in grief, 468 00:25:12,595 --> 00:25:14,848 but we can't let the pain do this to us. 469 00:25:18,393 --> 00:25:21,855 He'd have done what you're doing right now. 470 00:25:24,232 --> 00:25:25,316 He'd have stopped me. 471 00:25:25,400 --> 00:25:26,568 I know, I know. 472 00:25:27,902 --> 00:25:29,946 - Why isn't he here to stop me? - Hey. 473 00:25:31,322 --> 00:25:33,658 Sixty seconds to casement breach. 474 00:25:35,577 --> 00:25:36,578 I'm sorry. 475 00:25:37,203 --> 00:25:39,039 - What? - I'm so sorry. 476 00:25:39,122 --> 00:25:41,374 I used the recursive fractal encryption key. 477 00:25:41,458 --> 00:25:43,084 I can't stop this in time. 478 00:25:44,627 --> 00:25:46,963 Warning, proximity alert. 479 00:26:02,562 --> 00:26:04,606 They've nearly reached the power source. 480 00:26:04,689 --> 00:26:06,566 I'll get there in time, captain. 481 00:26:06,649 --> 00:26:08,485 We're with you, Diatta. 482 00:26:08,568 --> 00:26:10,070 I know you are, Laira. 483 00:26:10,153 --> 00:26:11,571 If I don't make it, 484 00:26:11,654 --> 00:26:12,906 please save them. 485 00:26:13,531 --> 00:26:14,741 Save our home. 486 00:26:16,117 --> 00:26:17,577 Get ready, Owosekun. 487 00:26:17,660 --> 00:26:18,912 Aye, captain. 488 00:26:31,966 --> 00:26:34,135 She did it, captain. The hyperfield is safe. 489 00:26:34,219 --> 00:26:35,804 And I've got General Ndoye. 490 00:26:35,887 --> 00:26:38,014 Good. Beam her straight to sickbay. 491 00:26:38,098 --> 00:26:39,849 Any life signs on Book's ship? 492 00:26:39,933 --> 00:26:42,185 Two. They both made it. 493 00:26:42,268 --> 00:26:44,187 See if you can beam them onboard as well. 494 00:26:44,270 --> 00:26:46,207 The hit may have taken out their pattern interrupter. 495 00:26:46,231 --> 00:26:47,899 I'm trying. I can't get a lock. 496 00:26:47,982 --> 00:26:49,302 They don't have much time. 497 00:26:49,359 --> 00:26:51,319 They're on a collision course with the hyperfield. 498 00:27:05,667 --> 00:27:07,252 Ninety seconds to impact. 499 00:27:15,260 --> 00:27:16,928 Hyperfield will destroy us. 500 00:27:19,055 --> 00:27:20,598 We have to beam back to Discovery. 501 00:27:20,682 --> 00:27:22,225 There's not enough power. 502 00:27:29,023 --> 00:27:30,900 Life support terminated. 503 00:27:32,110 --> 00:27:33,110 What are you doing? 504 00:27:33,653 --> 00:27:35,613 I'm leaving enough to transport you. 505 00:27:35,697 --> 00:27:37,824 No. We're both getting out of this. 506 00:27:39,117 --> 00:27:40,117 Sixty seconds to impact. 507 00:27:40,160 --> 00:27:41,744 Listen to me. Listen, hey. 508 00:27:42,704 --> 00:27:45,123 Michael is in this world, Book. 509 00:27:46,416 --> 00:27:47,959 Your life is in this world. 510 00:27:48,835 --> 00:27:50,587 Mine belongs to Kayalise. 511 00:27:51,880 --> 00:27:53,548 Or a place beyond it. 512 00:27:54,174 --> 00:27:56,342 Maybe the transporter I built will work. 513 00:27:57,093 --> 00:27:59,470 Maybe the impact will be enough to get me there. 514 00:28:01,306 --> 00:28:02,974 Maybe I'll see Oros again. 515 00:28:03,725 --> 00:28:05,602 I won't leave you here to die. 516 00:28:08,188 --> 00:28:09,314 Goodbye, Book. 517 00:28:17,989 --> 00:28:19,574 Thirty seconds to impact. 518 00:28:42,555 --> 00:28:44,158 I have a new transport signature. 519 00:28:44,182 --> 00:28:45,808 Book. It's faint. 520 00:28:45,892 --> 00:28:47,977 - Can you get him? - Working on it. 521 00:28:48,061 --> 00:28:49,395 Locking on. 522 00:28:49,479 --> 00:28:51,356 Bring him straight to the bridge. 523 00:29:07,247 --> 00:29:08,247 Did we...? 524 00:29:09,457 --> 00:29:10,457 Did...? 525 00:29:36,818 --> 00:29:37,818 Captain... 526 00:29:38,736 --> 00:29:40,280 another orb is coming. 527 00:29:58,131 --> 00:29:59,465 Let's go finish this. 528 00:30:01,217 --> 00:30:02,760 Prepare to re-enter the orb. 529 00:30:21,446 --> 00:30:23,281 We've lost the rest of the weapon systems, 530 00:30:23,364 --> 00:30:26,451 but all our ships made it safely to the rendezvous point. 531 00:30:26,534 --> 00:30:29,537 I thought we should celebrate that, at least. 532 00:30:32,832 --> 00:30:34,917 - Whiskey? - Yeah, it's from Risa. 533 00:30:35,001 --> 00:30:37,712 Tarka gave it to me when we finished the new Spacedock. 534 00:30:38,212 --> 00:30:39,756 What a sweetheart that guy is. 535 00:30:41,966 --> 00:30:43,259 Oh, I, um... 536 00:30:44,510 --> 00:30:47,263 I programmed the DOTs to reinforce deflector arrays 537 00:30:47,347 --> 00:30:50,058 and rerouted all power to the shields, 538 00:30:50,141 --> 00:30:51,934 so toilets might not flush anymore, 539 00:30:52,018 --> 00:30:54,896 but it might buy Earth a little bit more time. 540 00:31:01,152 --> 00:31:02,320 How much time do we have? 541 00:31:03,613 --> 00:31:05,865 According to the gravitational lensing I saw, 542 00:31:07,075 --> 00:31:09,994 two hours till the DMA really gets us. 543 00:31:10,078 --> 00:31:11,704 It's more than enough time 544 00:31:11,788 --> 00:31:14,374 to get bogged down with life's greatest regrets. 545 00:31:18,920 --> 00:31:21,798 I'm actually pretty happy with how my life went. 546 00:31:23,174 --> 00:31:26,135 Made some friends who became my family, 547 00:31:26,761 --> 00:31:29,305 I got to see and do incredible things. 548 00:31:30,932 --> 00:31:34,352 This one sunset, my first boyfriend and I, 549 00:31:34,435 --> 00:31:36,062 we skipped our biology lecture 550 00:31:36,145 --> 00:31:38,773 and climbed up on the roof of the academy just to see it. 551 00:31:42,068 --> 00:31:44,612 Well, I'm glad you never ditched engineering. 552 00:31:49,117 --> 00:31:51,828 Some people never find their purpose in life, you know. 553 00:31:52,578 --> 00:31:54,122 I'm grateful I found mine. 554 00:31:55,706 --> 00:31:56,874 Yeah, me too. 555 00:31:59,419 --> 00:32:01,379 I just wish I'd fulfilled it better. 556 00:32:04,257 --> 00:32:05,257 My daughter. 557 00:32:06,426 --> 00:32:08,636 Wish I spent more time with my daughter. 558 00:32:10,388 --> 00:32:11,848 Does she know you love her? 559 00:32:12,473 --> 00:32:13,473 Of course. 560 00:32:14,934 --> 00:32:16,185 More than anything. 561 00:32:17,687 --> 00:32:22,150 My mom and I didn't have an easy relationship at all, 562 00:32:22,233 --> 00:32:24,986 but I always knew she loved me. 563 00:32:25,820 --> 00:32:27,447 That's the most important thing. 564 00:32:29,991 --> 00:32:31,409 That's what I remember. 565 00:32:35,955 --> 00:32:37,790 Commander Detmer, where are we? 566 00:32:37,874 --> 00:32:40,585 Still descending, heading deeper into the gas giant. 567 00:32:40,668 --> 00:32:43,588 Scans show we're approaching a structure of massive proportions. 568 00:32:43,671 --> 00:32:45,381 Like on their homeworld? 569 00:32:46,132 --> 00:32:47,132 Maybe. 570 00:32:47,508 --> 00:32:50,303 Wherever they're taking us, there are thousands of life signs. 571 00:32:53,890 --> 00:32:56,976 Captain, we are receiving a new message from the Ten-C. 572 00:32:57,059 --> 00:33:01,147 "We now understand your request to leave the orb. 573 00:33:01,647 --> 00:33:03,191 You are not one. 574 00:33:03,941 --> 00:33:05,818 How many are you?" 575 00:33:05,902 --> 00:33:08,196 They're also asking us to join them. 576 00:33:08,821 --> 00:33:10,990 They say they'll send transport. 577 00:33:11,073 --> 00:33:12,325 Same as before. 578 00:33:12,950 --> 00:33:15,203 Mr. Saru, Dr. Hirai, meet us in shuttlebay. 579 00:33:15,286 --> 00:33:17,413 Zora, join us there as well. 580 00:33:18,122 --> 00:33:19,790 And all of you. 581 00:33:20,374 --> 00:33:21,751 We don't have much time left, 582 00:33:21,834 --> 00:33:23,836 we should all be there for this. 583 00:34:43,916 --> 00:34:46,085 Commander Stamets, are we ready? 584 00:34:46,168 --> 00:34:47,670 Uh, just about. 585 00:34:47,753 --> 00:34:53,092 Saru's device will continue beaming our hydrocarbons onto the orb's surface. 586 00:34:53,175 --> 00:34:55,678 But given the size of the space, 587 00:34:55,761 --> 00:34:58,264 Zora will need to generate the light map. 588 00:34:58,347 --> 00:35:00,433 I'm joining you now, captain. 589 00:35:00,516 --> 00:35:04,145 We'll keep working together and calibrate as we go back and forth. 590 00:35:04,770 --> 00:35:06,606 Thank you, all of you. 591 00:35:06,689 --> 00:35:11,611 I am sending the updated language algorithm to the device now, captain. 592 00:35:14,155 --> 00:35:16,835 I thought you'd be down on the surface with everyone else. 593 00:35:17,283 --> 00:35:18,909 After what happened with Book... 594 00:35:22,163 --> 00:35:23,664 I wanna be with my family. 595 00:35:24,206 --> 00:35:25,458 I'm glad you're here. 596 00:35:27,918 --> 00:35:29,420 Captain, Madam President, 597 00:35:29,503 --> 00:35:31,756 we are receiving a new message. 598 00:35:32,465 --> 00:35:34,925 The map should arrive momentarily. 599 00:35:39,513 --> 00:35:40,973 And there it is. 600 00:35:42,558 --> 00:35:45,645 They are repeating their query from before. 601 00:35:45,728 --> 00:35:48,689 "We understand now that you are not one. 602 00:35:48,773 --> 00:35:50,650 How many are you?" 603 00:35:50,733 --> 00:35:51,933 What would you like me to say? 604 00:35:55,696 --> 00:35:57,156 Tell them... 605 00:35:58,157 --> 00:36:02,078 each of us is an individual one. 606 00:36:02,620 --> 00:36:06,290 We are also one, as a whole. 607 00:36:06,916 --> 00:36:09,960 Our appearances and experiences differ. 608 00:36:10,586 --> 00:36:15,299 Yet we all seek happiness, freedom, security, 609 00:36:15,966 --> 00:36:17,009 equality. 610 00:36:17,718 --> 00:36:20,179 We want that for our children 611 00:36:20,262 --> 00:36:22,556 just as you do for yours. 612 00:36:23,849 --> 00:36:26,477 There is so much that unites us. 613 00:36:31,148 --> 00:36:32,858 They're sending a reply. 614 00:36:38,781 --> 00:36:43,244 They are asking about the others who were trying to breach the casement. 615 00:36:47,456 --> 00:36:48,456 Tell them... 616 00:36:50,543 --> 00:36:52,837 they were once connected to us. 617 00:36:53,796 --> 00:36:55,631 Part of the whole... 618 00:36:56,590 --> 00:36:58,426 and then they separated. 619 00:37:06,350 --> 00:37:08,060 They would like to know why. 620 00:37:17,069 --> 00:37:20,197 One of them had someone... 621 00:37:22,074 --> 00:37:23,451 his one... 622 00:37:24,660 --> 00:37:26,954 and he lost him long ago. 623 00:37:28,164 --> 00:37:30,708 He believed the power source would reunite them. 624 00:37:32,209 --> 00:37:33,544 And the other... 625 00:37:37,673 --> 00:37:41,260 your device destroyed his planet. 626 00:37:43,345 --> 00:37:45,306 It killed his family. 627 00:37:47,349 --> 00:37:49,685 He didn't want anyone else to experience that. 628 00:37:54,315 --> 00:37:56,650 "Is that why you are here?" 629 00:37:57,860 --> 00:37:58,860 Yes. 630 00:37:59,653 --> 00:38:02,031 That loss is about to happen again. 631 00:38:02,531 --> 00:38:03,824 To all of us. 632 00:38:05,910 --> 00:38:10,664 We experienced your fear and your pain 633 00:38:11,248 --> 00:38:13,918 when you had to leave your former home 634 00:38:15,002 --> 00:38:17,505 when so many of your loved ones were left behind. 635 00:38:19,089 --> 00:38:21,842 And that is what we are feeling right now. 636 00:38:22,468 --> 00:38:25,471 You have to stop your device. 637 00:38:26,180 --> 00:38:30,017 Otherwise, it will destroy our planets as well, 638 00:38:30,684 --> 00:38:32,478 and billions will die. 639 00:38:33,270 --> 00:38:35,648 Do not let history repeat. 640 00:38:47,201 --> 00:38:48,201 They said... 641 00:38:53,123 --> 00:38:54,458 Did the DMA just... 642 00:38:56,168 --> 00:38:57,168 stop? 643 00:38:59,088 --> 00:39:00,589 They said they will move it away. 644 00:39:05,678 --> 00:39:07,179 There goes the debris field. 645 00:39:16,605 --> 00:39:18,524 Reno, are you hearing this? 646 00:39:18,607 --> 00:39:20,150 They stopped the DMA. 647 00:39:20,234 --> 00:39:23,070 I'm already making a cocktail, Bobcat. 648 00:39:24,572 --> 00:39:25,948 Bobcat? 649 00:39:27,908 --> 00:39:29,660 It's a... It's a good nickname. 650 00:39:48,554 --> 00:39:50,431 They feel your sadness, captain, 651 00:39:50,514 --> 00:39:52,766 but they do not understand. 652 00:39:52,850 --> 00:39:55,436 They say your home is safe. 653 00:39:55,519 --> 00:39:59,231 Billions of ones are safe. 654 00:40:01,191 --> 00:40:02,776 They ask why you feel this way. 655 00:40:08,616 --> 00:40:11,201 The two people who separated from us 656 00:40:11,952 --> 00:40:13,203 that died today... 657 00:40:14,997 --> 00:40:17,499 one of them, I loved very deeply. 658 00:40:19,543 --> 00:40:20,920 He was... 659 00:40:23,255 --> 00:40:24,798 He was my one. 660 00:40:51,450 --> 00:40:52,450 Where am I? 661 00:40:54,453 --> 00:40:55,454 What happened? 662 00:41:03,754 --> 00:41:05,130 Did it work? 663 00:41:05,214 --> 00:41:06,674 - Yeah. - Is Earth and Ni'Var safe? 664 00:41:06,757 --> 00:41:07,758 - They are. - Yeah? 665 00:41:07,841 --> 00:41:08,968 Are you real? 666 00:41:09,718 --> 00:41:10,718 Yeah. 667 00:41:14,306 --> 00:41:15,474 He's alive. 668 00:41:28,278 --> 00:41:29,278 That's them. 669 00:41:35,536 --> 00:41:36,704 Can I talk to them? 670 00:41:38,956 --> 00:41:40,374 Saru will translate. 671 00:41:42,459 --> 00:41:44,003 How am I even here? 672 00:41:48,716 --> 00:41:51,593 "We intercepted your transportation signal. 673 00:41:51,677 --> 00:41:56,015 We did not understand its nature, but presumed its importance, 674 00:41:56,098 --> 00:41:58,100 given the timing of its appearance, 675 00:41:58,183 --> 00:41:59,893 so we held it in stasis." 676 00:42:00,602 --> 00:42:01,687 And the DMA... 677 00:42:03,063 --> 00:42:04,398 is it gone for good? 678 00:42:06,400 --> 00:42:10,154 "We did not realize you were higher life forms. 679 00:42:10,237 --> 00:42:14,450 In the future, we will scan more broadly. 680 00:42:14,533 --> 00:42:18,912 We will only operate in uninhabited areas of space." 681 00:42:18,996 --> 00:42:20,039 No. 682 00:42:20,664 --> 00:42:21,832 That's not good enough. 683 00:42:23,751 --> 00:42:27,379 It's not enough to stop destroying lives. 684 00:42:28,005 --> 00:42:30,466 The DMA always leaves behind a toxic mess. 685 00:42:31,008 --> 00:42:32,843 You have to shut it off for good. 686 00:42:34,511 --> 00:42:36,597 That is the start of making things right. 687 00:42:40,559 --> 00:42:43,520 They said if they do that, they would not be able to... 688 00:42:44,313 --> 00:42:45,522 I do not understand the word, 689 00:42:45,606 --> 00:42:48,275 but they seem to be referring to the hyperfield. 690 00:42:48,358 --> 00:42:50,944 "We would not be able to power it. 691 00:42:51,028 --> 00:42:52,529 That would make us unsafe." 692 00:42:52,613 --> 00:42:56,575 Hiding behind a wall may calm your fears, but it won't keep you safe. 693 00:42:56,658 --> 00:42:58,952 The void will eventually reach you. 694 00:42:59,578 --> 00:43:01,413 We all live in the same space. 695 00:43:02,039 --> 00:43:04,333 This is all there is. 696 00:43:05,167 --> 00:43:06,543 On my home... 697 00:43:07,628 --> 00:43:08,962 we had an organism, 698 00:43:10,130 --> 00:43:11,465 the World Root. 699 00:43:12,091 --> 00:43:14,051 It connected all life on Kwejian. 700 00:43:14,134 --> 00:43:16,428 Wherever we lived, whatever village or continent, 701 00:43:16,512 --> 00:43:19,056 it reminded us we were all on the same planet, 702 00:43:19,723 --> 00:43:23,685 our fates always interconnected. 703 00:43:24,478 --> 00:43:25,854 Maybe that's the lesson, 704 00:43:27,648 --> 00:43:28,732 if there is one. 705 00:43:30,609 --> 00:43:32,319 That is true of all of us. 706 00:43:33,821 --> 00:43:36,573 We've lost so many, you and me. 707 00:43:38,617 --> 00:43:41,495 But we can't do harm in their names or memories. 708 00:43:44,498 --> 00:43:46,125 We have to honor them. 709 00:43:47,334 --> 00:43:48,334 All of them. 710 00:43:50,963 --> 00:43:52,631 Because they were beloved... 711 00:43:56,343 --> 00:43:57,427 beautiful. 712 00:44:31,879 --> 00:44:33,172 They're sending a new message. 713 00:44:39,636 --> 00:44:42,014 "We have caused great harm. 714 00:44:42,639 --> 00:44:46,351 We are filled with regret and sorrow. 715 00:44:47,144 --> 00:44:49,730 We will make this right." 716 00:45:10,667 --> 00:45:11,668 They did it. 717 00:45:12,961 --> 00:45:14,087 They sure did. 718 00:45:14,588 --> 00:45:15,756 They sure did. 719 00:45:37,569 --> 00:45:38,946 Commander Rhys, 720 00:45:39,988 --> 00:45:41,156 cancel red alert. 721 00:45:41,240 --> 00:45:42,282 Aye, captain. 722 00:46:05,597 --> 00:46:07,349 Scans show a wormhole forming. 723 00:46:08,058 --> 00:46:10,852 It's approaching at a rate of 15 kilometers a second. 724 00:46:11,395 --> 00:46:16,108 They are using the DMA wormhole one last time. 725 00:46:21,613 --> 00:46:22,739 We're going home. 726 00:46:55,147 --> 00:46:58,567 I am pleased that the damage to United Earth and Ni'Var 727 00:46:58,650 --> 00:47:00,277 was not more severe. 728 00:47:00,902 --> 00:47:02,237 Oh, yeah. 729 00:47:02,321 --> 00:47:04,215 Titan got it the worst, but Earth's already there. 730 00:47:04,239 --> 00:47:06,825 Everyone's coming together to help them rebuild. It's... 731 00:47:07,743 --> 00:47:09,745 We have come a long way, captain. 732 00:47:11,788 --> 00:47:12,789 Indeed, we have. 733 00:47:17,586 --> 00:47:18,587 Oh. 734 00:47:20,756 --> 00:47:22,591 Tilly! 735 00:47:27,262 --> 00:47:29,056 I love you. I missed you. 736 00:47:37,230 --> 00:47:38,357 Admiral. 737 00:47:38,440 --> 00:47:39,691 Madam President. 738 00:47:39,775 --> 00:47:43,653 Thank you, for carrying us through. 739 00:47:43,737 --> 00:47:46,990 And I'd say we were both exactly where we needed to be. 740 00:47:47,532 --> 00:47:48,532 Yeah. 741 00:47:50,160 --> 00:47:52,954 None of this would have been happening the last time that I saw you. 742 00:47:53,038 --> 00:47:56,666 It's still a little hard sometimes, but it's okay. 743 00:47:56,750 --> 00:47:58,293 You're doing great. 744 00:47:58,377 --> 00:48:00,137 And then, you know, the times that it's hard, 745 00:48:00,170 --> 00:48:01,546 that's what family is for. 746 00:48:23,652 --> 00:48:25,529 I hope I'm not interrupting. 747 00:48:26,530 --> 00:48:27,530 Not at all. 748 00:48:31,410 --> 00:48:33,495 I was just thinking about Ni'Var. 749 00:48:34,204 --> 00:48:35,204 Ah. 750 00:48:35,956 --> 00:48:39,042 You must be eager to return home. 751 00:48:39,960 --> 00:48:41,044 I am. 752 00:48:42,295 --> 00:48:45,757 And I am grateful that we no longer need to worry. 753 00:48:47,217 --> 00:48:48,217 As am I. 754 00:48:51,763 --> 00:48:54,975 I have been considering what you shared earlier. 755 00:48:57,018 --> 00:48:59,271 I have long told myself that balancing duty 756 00:48:59,354 --> 00:49:02,357 and personal relationships was not possible. 757 00:49:05,318 --> 00:49:08,822 I believe now that I was being dishonest with myself. 758 00:49:08,905 --> 00:49:12,659 It is possible, if difficult. 759 00:49:12,742 --> 00:49:16,246 However, it is worth the effort... 760 00:49:17,789 --> 00:49:19,249 for the right individual. 761 00:49:27,048 --> 00:49:30,343 When I feared we may not survive, 762 00:49:31,761 --> 00:49:36,558 my greatest regret was that I had not spent more time with you, Madam President. 763 00:49:38,185 --> 00:49:41,938 Please, you must call me T'Rina. 764 00:49:44,316 --> 00:49:45,442 T'Rina. 765 00:50:08,840 --> 00:50:09,840 Come. 766 00:50:17,224 --> 00:50:20,894 It's a hell of a thing, the Ten-C. 767 00:50:21,520 --> 00:50:24,481 It makes me wonder about all the other beings we've never met. 768 00:50:24,564 --> 00:50:26,399 There's still so much to learn 769 00:50:27,817 --> 00:50:30,195 about our one small corner of the universe. 770 00:50:31,613 --> 00:50:32,613 Mm. 771 00:50:32,989 --> 00:50:35,283 Oh, how's your family? Is your partner okay? 772 00:50:35,367 --> 00:50:37,953 All safe, thankfully. 773 00:50:38,578 --> 00:50:42,123 He was evacuated from the moon with the rest of the research team. 774 00:50:42,749 --> 00:50:44,751 And my family stayed on Earth, 775 00:50:44,834 --> 00:50:47,087 but they escaped the worst of it. 776 00:50:48,672 --> 00:50:50,465 I'm gonna see them soon. 777 00:50:54,094 --> 00:50:59,099 You have come a long way since we first stood here. 778 00:50:59,724 --> 00:51:01,893 The Kobayashi Maru conversation. 779 00:51:01,977 --> 00:51:05,897 Mm. I told you you weren't ready for a Voyager captaincy. 780 00:51:07,607 --> 00:51:08,692 You are now. 781 00:51:09,985 --> 00:51:10,985 Thank you. 782 00:51:14,155 --> 00:51:15,490 I still wouldn't take it, ma'am. 783 00:51:16,992 --> 00:51:18,451 Oh, I know. 784 00:51:22,330 --> 00:51:23,330 So... 785 00:51:25,041 --> 00:51:26,543 what happens with him? 786 00:51:27,085 --> 00:51:28,086 With Book? 787 00:51:28,920 --> 00:51:33,300 He violated multiple Federation statutes. 788 00:51:33,383 --> 00:51:36,052 He launched an Isolytic weapon. It's... 789 00:51:36,136 --> 00:51:37,387 It's a long list. 790 00:51:37,470 --> 00:51:39,764 And I am not asking for leniency. 791 00:51:39,848 --> 00:51:40,974 I know. 792 00:51:41,600 --> 00:51:43,476 But reasons do matter. 793 00:51:44,978 --> 00:51:47,355 It's the only way justice can ever be just. 794 00:51:51,985 --> 00:51:54,154 I got the news about my future. 795 00:51:56,114 --> 00:51:57,699 Could you give us a minute, please? 796 00:51:58,241 --> 00:52:00,452 We're beaming him back to his shuttle in five. 797 00:52:03,204 --> 00:52:05,081 - Hey. Hey. - Hey. 798 00:52:07,459 --> 00:52:09,294 - Are you okay? - Yeah. 799 00:52:18,511 --> 00:52:19,554 What did they say? 800 00:52:20,930 --> 00:52:24,309 Federation's sending me to help families displaced by the DMA. 801 00:52:24,392 --> 00:52:27,395 Not sure for how long, but I know where I'll be. 802 00:52:27,479 --> 00:52:28,605 Whew. 803 00:52:31,483 --> 00:52:32,942 How do you feel about it? 804 00:52:33,777 --> 00:52:35,445 I'll miss the freedom of my ship. 805 00:52:36,446 --> 00:52:37,989 But all things considered... 806 00:52:40,992 --> 00:52:44,037 I heard my own voice when I was talking to the Ten-C 807 00:52:45,288 --> 00:52:46,790 about not causing harm. 808 00:52:48,958 --> 00:52:50,210 I'm sorry, Michael. 809 00:52:58,468 --> 00:53:00,220 It'll be nice to be of use, though. 810 00:53:03,598 --> 00:53:05,558 Look, I don't know how to say bye. 811 00:53:05,642 --> 00:53:06,642 We don't. 812 00:53:07,102 --> 00:53:08,895 We say, "Kwekoni Yiquan." 813 00:53:09,521 --> 00:53:13,858 It's a Kwejian term used only amongst hunters with the tightest of bonds. 814 00:53:14,567 --> 00:53:16,069 It means something like: 815 00:53:17,362 --> 00:53:19,322 "We've parted a hundred times. 816 00:53:19,823 --> 00:53:22,409 May we rejoin to part a hundred more." 817 00:53:24,119 --> 00:53:25,995 Kwekoni Yiquan it is. 818 00:53:27,539 --> 00:53:29,999 - Kwekoni Yiquan... - I said it right the first time. 819 00:53:30,625 --> 00:53:31,710 Mm-mm. 820 00:53:34,254 --> 00:53:36,256 I love you, you know. 821 00:53:37,716 --> 00:53:38,842 I love you more. 822 00:53:42,220 --> 00:53:47,767 I first knew it when we were in that terrible scrap in Tiburon. 823 00:53:47,851 --> 00:53:49,352 It was so cold. Do you remember? 824 00:53:49,436 --> 00:53:51,497 - Yeah, but it wasn't that cold. - Oh, it was freezing. 825 00:53:51,521 --> 00:53:53,958 There was a dust of snow on the ground, and everything was pink. 826 00:53:53,982 --> 00:53:55,775 I do remember that. That was beautiful. 827 00:53:55,859 --> 00:53:57,402 Yeah, and you were shivering. 828 00:53:57,986 --> 00:54:01,281 Yeah, trying to be so tough, but I saw you shivering. 829 00:54:01,364 --> 00:54:03,950 I told you that I was moving to keep warm. 830 00:54:04,033 --> 00:54:05,493 Yeah. And that's when I said... 831 00:54:05,577 --> 00:54:07,620 "That's what shivering is, Michael." 832 00:54:11,958 --> 00:54:13,376 I took a long look at you, 833 00:54:15,211 --> 00:54:16,211 and I thought: 834 00:54:17,881 --> 00:54:18,881 "All right, Book, 835 00:54:20,383 --> 00:54:21,593 what are you gonna do?" 836 00:54:30,685 --> 00:54:32,020 And that's when you said: 837 00:54:33,688 --> 00:54:35,023 "We're gonna be okay." 838 00:54:41,738 --> 00:54:42,781 Hmm. 839 00:54:48,244 --> 00:54:49,913 Hard to believe it's over. 840 00:54:49,996 --> 00:54:53,208 The uncertainty, the fear, the unknown. 841 00:54:53,291 --> 00:54:55,418 Sometimes, it felt like it would never end. 842 00:54:55,502 --> 00:54:57,337 But we made it. 843 00:54:58,129 --> 00:54:59,798 We've been tracking subspace rifts. 844 00:54:59,881 --> 00:55:02,759 The Ten-C are keeping their promise to clean them up. 845 00:55:02,842 --> 00:55:04,385 First contact wasn't easy, 846 00:55:04,469 --> 00:55:07,597 but, as always, the effort was worth it. 847 00:55:07,680 --> 00:55:09,015 How's it going? 848 00:55:09,098 --> 00:55:11,601 It's faster than expected, actually. 849 00:55:11,684 --> 00:55:14,729 Which means we'll all get a much-needed break soon. 850 00:55:14,813 --> 00:55:16,231 Everyone has people to see... 851 00:55:16,314 --> 00:55:18,441 - Is Bryce meeting us there? - That's what he said. 852 00:55:18,525 --> 00:55:20,235 Assuming Kovich lets him go. 853 00:55:20,735 --> 00:55:22,654 ...and places to visit. 854 00:55:22,737 --> 00:55:25,490 Places they haven't seen in 930 years. 855 00:55:25,573 --> 00:55:27,408 I can't believe you did this for me. 856 00:55:28,493 --> 00:55:30,036 I actually get to go home. 857 00:55:30,620 --> 00:55:32,372 I did it for me, actually, 858 00:55:32,455 --> 00:55:35,667 so I can finally have mavi not made by a replicator. 859 00:55:37,710 --> 00:55:41,548 Some will use this time to strengthen existing relationships. 860 00:55:45,385 --> 00:55:48,805 Others are already reaching out to build new ones. 861 00:55:55,937 --> 00:55:57,146 And Book... 862 00:55:59,649 --> 00:56:02,777 he's heading to an emergency center on Europa. 863 00:56:02,861 --> 00:56:04,904 I don't know when I'll see him again, 864 00:56:04,988 --> 00:56:06,364 but I know I will. 865 00:56:07,615 --> 00:56:09,242 Kwekoni Yiquan. 866 00:56:10,702 --> 00:56:13,997 We came to this future to find the Federation in pieces, 867 00:56:14,080 --> 00:56:17,917 quadrants and sectors, planets and families divided, 868 00:56:18,001 --> 00:56:20,712 so much uncertainty and disconnection. 869 00:56:20,795 --> 00:56:25,550 But the Burn and the DMA have shown us that we are all connected. 870 00:56:25,633 --> 00:56:29,846 And we can overcome any challenge, so long as we do it together. 871 00:56:30,805 --> 00:56:34,100 The Federation is continuing to help impacted worlds recover. 872 00:56:34,183 --> 00:56:35,894 Many have since joined us. 873 00:56:35,977 --> 00:56:39,397 Their perspectives are helping us all see more clearly. 874 00:56:39,480 --> 00:56:41,149 Ni'Var is back. 875 00:56:41,232 --> 00:56:43,067 Tellar Prime never left. 876 00:56:43,151 --> 00:56:44,903 Andoria is now in talks. 877 00:56:44,986 --> 00:56:49,699 And today, we greet the president of United Earth. 878 00:56:58,207 --> 00:56:59,292 Madam President. 879 00:56:59,375 --> 00:57:01,169 Madam President, welcome. 880 00:57:01,252 --> 00:57:03,004 I am so pleased that you've come. 881 00:57:03,087 --> 00:57:05,465 We are eager to begin diplomatic discussions. 882 00:57:05,548 --> 00:57:07,091 Nothing to discuss. 883 00:57:08,051 --> 00:57:12,013 United Earth is ready right now to rejoin the Federation. 884 00:57:12,639 --> 00:57:15,934 And nothing could make me happier than to say those words. 885 00:57:16,017 --> 00:57:17,226 Thank you. 886 00:57:17,310 --> 00:57:18,394 Thank you, all, 887 00:57:18,978 --> 00:57:21,189 what you have accomplished here. 888 00:57:21,272 --> 00:57:22,899 We were lucky to have each other, ma'am. 889 00:57:24,275 --> 00:57:26,027 We couldn't have succeeded otherwise. 890 00:57:26,110 --> 00:57:28,738 General, I'm glad to see you've recovered. 891 00:57:28,821 --> 00:57:32,367 Yes. I haven't had that close a call in quite a while. 892 00:57:32,450 --> 00:57:36,913 I would consider it a personal favor if that were your last close call. 893 00:57:37,538 --> 00:57:39,958 I am ever at your service, Madam President. 894 00:57:40,959 --> 00:57:43,252 - Captain, may I have a word? - Of course. 895 00:57:47,590 --> 00:57:49,968 I can only imagine what you're feeling, 896 00:57:50,051 --> 00:57:53,596 having lived in a time before Earth left the Federation. 897 00:57:54,222 --> 00:57:56,808 It means a lot to all of us. 898 00:57:57,725 --> 00:58:02,313 But, yes, it's very special to me to get to welcome you home. 899 00:58:02,397 --> 00:58:03,481 Thank you. 900 00:58:04,357 --> 00:58:07,735 Bringing the Federation back together again has been a great start. 901 00:58:08,277 --> 00:58:11,489 But there are countless worlds out there to still be explored. 902 00:58:11,572 --> 00:58:15,576 So many are looking for understanding, connection, 903 00:58:16,244 --> 00:58:17,870 better tomorrow. 904 00:58:17,954 --> 00:58:20,039 There's a lot of work to do. 905 00:58:20,123 --> 00:58:21,666 Are you ready for that? 906 00:58:22,709 --> 00:58:23,709 I am. 907 00:58:25,044 --> 00:58:26,129 Let's get to it.