1 00:00:07,007 --> 00:00:08,697 Previously on Star Trek: Discovery... 2 00:00:08,747 --> 00:00:11,917 It is my hope that our work today will allow you 3 00:00:11,968 --> 00:00:13,748 to resume your training. 4 00:00:13,796 --> 00:00:16,486 - You're gonna make a great Guardian someday. -[exhales] 5 00:00:16,538 --> 00:00:18,628 - Pull up Kwejian on the deep-space array. - BURNHAM: What happened? 6 00:00:18,670 --> 00:00:20,500 BOOK: My ship was hit by something. 7 00:00:20,542 --> 00:00:21,892 The gravitational distortion. 8 00:00:21,934 --> 00:00:23,984 BOOK: They're gone. 9 00:00:24,024 --> 00:00:25,594 STAMETS: Five light-years across. 10 00:00:25,634 --> 00:00:27,774 That's the size 11 00:00:27,810 --> 00:00:29,940 of the gravitational anomaly that hit Kwejian. 12 00:00:29,986 --> 00:00:32,076 The DMA's gone from the Venari sector. 13 00:00:32,119 --> 00:00:34,299 It just... It disappeared. 14 00:00:34,338 --> 00:00:35,988 Natural phenomena do not disappear 15 00:00:36,036 --> 00:00:37,386 and reappear elsewhere. 16 00:00:37,428 --> 00:00:39,428 The only logical explanation 17 00:00:39,474 --> 00:00:41,394 is someone created it. 18 00:00:41,432 --> 00:00:44,572 For now, we're classifying those responsible 19 00:00:44,609 --> 00:00:46,569 as Unknown Species Ten-C. 20 00:00:46,611 --> 00:00:49,091 This anomaly threatens us all equally. 21 00:00:49,136 --> 00:00:50,916 We must all work together. 22 00:00:56,882 --> 00:00:58,622 STAMETS: Zora, the captain wants to know 23 00:00:58,667 --> 00:01:00,967 where we are with data analysis from the void. 24 00:01:01,017 --> 00:01:03,717 Have you determined where the Ten-C live yet? 25 00:01:03,759 --> 00:01:05,149 ZORA: No, Commander. 26 00:01:05,195 --> 00:01:06,805 But in studying the density distribution 27 00:01:06,849 --> 00:01:08,849 of the galactic barrier particles we retrieved, 28 00:01:08,894 --> 00:01:11,034 I did find another possible location. 29 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:13,201 Another one? Add it to the map. 30 00:01:13,247 --> 00:01:16,467 Okay, how many possible origin points can there be? 31 00:01:16,511 --> 00:01:18,641 I'd expect no less than 147, 32 00:01:18,687 --> 00:01:20,817 each approximately 100 parsecs wide. 33 00:01:20,863 --> 00:01:23,693 That was a rhetorical question, but thank you, Zora. 34 00:01:23,735 --> 00:01:25,605 STAMETS: Who knows how long it'll take 35 00:01:25,650 --> 00:01:28,220 to narrow down where Species Ten-C even lives, 36 00:01:28,262 --> 00:01:30,792 assuming we can even parse the data. 37 00:01:30,829 --> 00:01:33,879 In the meantime, their DMA just keeps going. 38 00:01:33,919 --> 00:01:36,309 Okay, well, can President Rillak delay the assembly? 39 00:01:36,357 --> 00:01:39,317 Representatives from across all four quadrants are coming today. 40 00:01:39,360 --> 00:01:40,880 I'll-I'll talk to the admiral, 41 00:01:40,926 --> 00:01:43,756 see if we can requisition Voyager's system 42 00:01:43,799 --> 00:01:46,239 - for computational help. - Voyager doesn't have access 43 00:01:46,280 --> 00:01:48,240 to 100,000 years of sphere data. 44 00:01:48,282 --> 00:01:50,892 Zora can cross-reference that 45 00:01:50,936 --> 00:01:52,896 with every existing Federation database. 46 00:01:52,938 --> 00:01:55,898 She can do this. Just give her a little bit of time. 47 00:01:55,941 --> 00:01:59,031 - It's already been a week. - I only require a few more moments. 48 00:01:59,075 --> 00:02:00,415 You do? 49 00:02:00,468 --> 00:02:01,818 I'll have the coordinates shortly. 50 00:02:01,860 --> 00:02:03,120 Calculating now. 51 00:02:04,994 --> 00:02:06,744 -[Grudge purring] - BURNHAM: One of these days, 52 00:02:06,778 --> 00:02:09,428 I'm gonna win her over. Just you wait. 53 00:02:09,477 --> 00:02:10,427 [Grudge yowls softly] 54 00:02:10,478 --> 00:02:11,518 You're making progress. 55 00:02:11,566 --> 00:02:12,696 She's not hissing anymore. 56 00:02:12,741 --> 00:02:14,091 By "progress," you mean 57 00:02:14,134 --> 00:02:15,184 I've earned her utter indifference. 58 00:02:15,222 --> 00:02:16,532 Just think. 59 00:02:16,571 --> 00:02:18,361 Aloof disdain is next. 60 00:02:18,399 --> 00:02:19,919 [chuckles] 61 00:02:21,880 --> 00:02:23,320 I'm gonna take a walk. 62 00:02:23,360 --> 00:02:24,580 Stamets said he'd keep us posted. 63 00:02:24,622 --> 00:02:25,672 What makes you think 64 00:02:25,710 --> 00:02:27,190 I'm gonna go see him again? 65 00:02:28,322 --> 00:02:30,322 I don't know how you can be so patient. 66 00:02:30,367 --> 00:02:32,847 I'm not. I'm just... 67 00:02:32,891 --> 00:02:34,421 I'm just trying to focus on what I can 68 00:02:34,458 --> 00:02:35,888 actually control. 69 00:02:35,938 --> 00:02:39,378 The cat toy, not the cat, you know? 70 00:02:39,420 --> 00:02:40,640 I guess. 71 00:02:40,682 --> 00:02:42,472 He'll get the coordinates. 72 00:02:42,510 --> 00:02:44,560 We have to try to be patient. 73 00:02:44,599 --> 00:02:46,819 I know it's hard, but we're getting answers. 74 00:02:46,862 --> 00:02:48,822 STAMETS: Captain, requesting your presence in Engineering. 75 00:02:48,864 --> 00:02:50,614 - See? - Here we go. 76 00:02:51,867 --> 00:02:54,907 - Tell me you have some good news. - STAMETS: Actually, 77 00:02:54,957 --> 00:02:56,047 we have a problem. 78 00:02:56,088 --> 00:02:58,698 Okay. What happened? 79 00:02:58,743 --> 00:03:00,183 I'll let Zora explain. 80 00:03:00,223 --> 00:03:02,093 - Zora? - ZORA: I've determined 81 00:03:02,138 --> 00:03:05,188 the coordinates of the unknown species responsible for the DMA. 82 00:03:05,228 --> 00:03:07,228 That is great. Thank you. 83 00:03:08,710 --> 00:03:10,410 - What's the problem, then? - I've decided 84 00:03:10,451 --> 00:03:13,061 to keep that information to myself, Captain. 85 00:03:13,105 --> 00:03:15,055 Will you explain? 86 00:03:15,107 --> 00:03:16,757 If I give you the coordinates, it's highly likely 87 00:03:16,805 --> 00:03:18,365 that you and the crew will attempt 88 00:03:18,415 --> 00:03:20,235 to travel there. Given what we know 89 00:03:20,287 --> 00:03:21,637 about the powers these beings possess, 90 00:03:21,679 --> 00:03:23,459 you'd be in great danger. 91 00:03:23,507 --> 00:03:26,467 By withholding their location, I can keep you safe. 92 00:03:26,510 --> 00:03:29,560 I appreciate your concern for our well-being. 93 00:03:29,600 --> 00:03:32,820 But, Zora, that is a decision for the captain of this ship 94 00:03:32,864 --> 00:03:34,264 and her superior officers to make. 95 00:03:34,301 --> 00:03:36,221 And as your captain, 96 00:03:36,259 --> 00:03:38,349 I require your compliance. 97 00:03:38,392 --> 00:03:40,612 Give us the coordinates. 98 00:03:40,655 --> 00:03:41,915 That's an order. 99 00:03:41,960 --> 00:03:43,750 I'm sorry, Captain. 100 00:03:43,788 --> 00:03:44,828 I will not. 101 00:03:49,403 --> 00:03:51,453 ♪ 102 00:04:18,997 --> 00:04:21,827 ♪ 103 00:04:49,201 --> 00:04:51,991 ♪ 104 00:05:06,001 --> 00:05:09,001 [original Star Trek theme plays] 105 00:05:19,493 --> 00:05:20,933 It's my understanding 106 00:05:20,972 --> 00:05:23,112 that Zora's been experiencing emotions. 107 00:05:23,148 --> 00:05:24,848 Seems to be a natural evolution. 108 00:05:24,889 --> 00:05:27,329 Has she refused an order before? 109 00:05:27,370 --> 00:05:30,240 This is new. But I am confident she'll give me the coordinates. 110 00:05:30,286 --> 00:05:31,636 I just need some more time with her. 111 00:05:31,679 --> 00:05:33,509 I wasn't aware that we shared 112 00:05:33,550 --> 00:05:35,070 a background in cognitive science 113 00:05:35,117 --> 00:05:36,547 with a specialty 114 00:05:36,597 --> 00:05:39,207 on artificial sentience and intelligence. 115 00:05:39,251 --> 00:05:41,521 We don't. What I do have 116 00:05:41,558 --> 00:05:43,518 is an established baseline of trust. 117 00:05:43,560 --> 00:05:44,650 That hasn't paid off. 118 00:05:44,692 --> 00:05:46,392 When Admiral Vance 119 00:05:46,433 --> 00:05:48,833 asked me to see to this matter, he was quite clear. 120 00:05:48,870 --> 00:05:52,350 Time-sensitive, highest priority. 121 00:05:52,395 --> 00:05:53,525 I can handle it. 122 00:05:53,570 --> 00:05:54,920 It's my ship. 123 00:05:54,963 --> 00:05:56,403 Well, it's Starfleet's ship. 124 00:05:56,443 --> 00:05:58,013 And there are regulations 125 00:05:58,053 --> 00:06:01,013 prohibiting fully sentient integrated units. 126 00:06:01,056 --> 00:06:02,536 If that's what she is, 127 00:06:02,579 --> 00:06:05,629 we may be just at the beginning of our problems. 128 00:06:05,669 --> 00:06:08,669 Captain Saru will get me situated with Zora. 129 00:06:08,716 --> 00:06:11,806 Your presence is needed at President Rillak's assembly. 130 00:06:11,849 --> 00:06:13,019 Sir, with all due respect... 131 00:06:13,068 --> 00:06:14,898 Experto credite, Captain. 132 00:06:15,940 --> 00:06:18,730 We both have our duties to attend to. 133 00:06:24,688 --> 00:06:26,908 -[door whooshes open] - BOOK: You think he'll be able 134 00:06:26,951 --> 00:06:28,691 to get coordinates from Zora? 135 00:06:28,736 --> 00:06:30,256 I hope so. 136 00:06:30,302 --> 00:06:31,652 If he can't, 137 00:06:31,695 --> 00:06:33,125 and the DMA changes its position again 138 00:06:33,175 --> 00:06:34,435 and heads towards another inhabited world... 139 00:06:34,481 --> 00:06:36,481 I know. All the more reason to be 140 00:06:36,526 --> 00:06:37,656 at the assembly and help make a plan 141 00:06:37,701 --> 00:06:39,011 so when we do get the coordinates, 142 00:06:39,050 --> 00:06:40,400 we'll be ready. 143 00:06:40,443 --> 00:06:41,793 [indistinct chatter] 144 00:06:41,836 --> 00:06:43,356 FEMALE: Attention, all delegates. 145 00:06:43,403 --> 00:06:45,363 The multilateral DMA strategy assembly will begin 146 00:06:45,405 --> 00:06:47,095 in ten minutes. 147 00:06:49,060 --> 00:06:50,450 I'm sorry. 148 00:06:50,497 --> 00:06:52,587 I'll find a spot. I'm good. 149 00:06:58,243 --> 00:07:00,643 General Ndoye. 150 00:07:00,681 --> 00:07:02,901 Congratulations on your promotion. 151 00:07:02,944 --> 00:07:04,734 It's good to see Earth represented. 152 00:07:04,772 --> 00:07:06,382 Captain Burnham. 153 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:08,946 I understand congratulations are in order, also. 154 00:07:08,993 --> 00:07:11,613 But if I may offer a gentle correction, 155 00:07:11,648 --> 00:07:14,128 United Earth now represents Titan, as well. 156 00:07:14,172 --> 00:07:15,832 We recently elected 157 00:07:15,870 --> 00:07:17,920 new leadership whose more inclusive approach 158 00:07:17,959 --> 00:07:19,869 was inspired by you, in fact. 159 00:07:19,917 --> 00:07:21,657 RILLAK: Well, I hope your presence here means 160 00:07:21,702 --> 00:07:24,402 we'll be seeing more of you in the future? 161 00:07:24,444 --> 00:07:25,794 We'll see. 162 00:07:28,317 --> 00:07:30,447 Well, do give the president my best. 163 00:07:30,493 --> 00:07:33,843 - I shall. She sends the same to you. - Mm. 164 00:07:40,851 --> 00:07:43,161 You want them back in the Federation. 165 00:07:43,201 --> 00:07:47,161 Earth was my mother's ancestral home. 166 00:07:47,205 --> 00:07:49,245 She never got to see it. 167 00:07:49,294 --> 00:07:52,384 And like Ni'Var, it would mean a lot 168 00:07:52,428 --> 00:07:56,558 to bring another founding member back into the fold, so... 169 00:07:56,606 --> 00:07:59,086 yes, I would like that very much. 170 00:08:01,829 --> 00:08:04,829 I understand we've run into an unexpected challenge 171 00:08:04,875 --> 00:08:06,355 with the coordinates? 172 00:08:06,398 --> 00:08:08,138 A slight delay. 173 00:08:08,183 --> 00:08:12,143 Well, I look forward to Dr. Kovich's solution. 174 00:08:12,187 --> 00:08:14,277 Please. 175 00:08:16,713 --> 00:08:19,413 [amplified]: If I could have everyone's attention, please, 176 00:08:19,455 --> 00:08:21,885 it's time to begin the assembly. 177 00:08:21,936 --> 00:08:23,416 Mr. Booker. 178 00:08:24,634 --> 00:08:26,244 It's been a while. 179 00:08:26,288 --> 00:08:28,328 You say that like we're friends. 180 00:08:28,377 --> 00:08:31,897 Well, one should never confuse "friendly" with "friendship." 181 00:08:31,946 --> 00:08:34,336 This doesn't seem like your kind of scene. 182 00:08:34,383 --> 00:08:36,343 No. 183 00:08:36,385 --> 00:08:39,475 Politicians are like Gorathian sulfur slugs. 184 00:08:39,519 --> 00:08:43,349 Small-brained meat sacks filled with hot gas, 185 00:08:43,392 --> 00:08:45,872 but they can provide a means to an end, can't they? 186 00:08:45,916 --> 00:08:48,306 Sounds like you have something specific in mind. 187 00:08:49,659 --> 00:08:51,919 Let's see how the day goes. 188 00:08:53,750 --> 00:08:57,620 Welcome, delegates, Federation, non-Federation, 189 00:08:57,667 --> 00:09:00,977 in person and remote. 190 00:09:01,018 --> 00:09:03,848 The Federation is 60 member worlds strong. 191 00:09:03,891 --> 00:09:07,631 With all of you in attendance, we are stronger. 192 00:09:07,677 --> 00:09:10,457 Our views don't always align. 193 00:09:10,506 --> 00:09:14,336 But the safety of our shared galaxy is paramount. 194 00:09:14,379 --> 00:09:16,949 The scope of the peril 195 00:09:16,991 --> 00:09:19,521 that threatens us is unprecedented. 196 00:09:19,559 --> 00:09:21,649 As is the scope of this assembly. 197 00:09:21,691 --> 00:09:24,781 An act of trust between us all. 198 00:09:25,782 --> 00:09:28,132 I am grateful for your willingness 199 00:09:28,176 --> 00:09:31,876 to collaborate at this critical time. 200 00:09:31,919 --> 00:09:34,309 You've each received a joint intelligence report 201 00:09:34,356 --> 00:09:37,616 cataloging our collective knowledge of the DMA, 202 00:09:37,664 --> 00:09:40,194 as well as the many efforts made to neutralize it 203 00:09:40,231 --> 00:09:42,631 in the weeks since it struck Kwejian. 204 00:09:42,669 --> 00:09:45,889 None were successful, but there is new hope. 205 00:09:45,933 --> 00:09:48,593 We will soon have the exact location 206 00:09:48,631 --> 00:09:50,291 of those responsible. 207 00:09:50,328 --> 00:09:54,288 Somewhere beyond the edge of our galaxy. 208 00:09:54,332 --> 00:09:57,472 [groans, concerned murmurs] 209 00:09:57,509 --> 00:10:02,079 Our task today is to decide on the best course of action. 210 00:10:02,123 --> 00:10:05,433 We will discuss, we will vote, 211 00:10:05,474 --> 00:10:09,304 and we will move forward together to meet this threat. 212 00:10:09,347 --> 00:10:11,697 We should assemble an armada and mount an attack. 213 00:10:11,741 --> 00:10:13,531 Communication must be established as a baseline. 214 00:10:13,569 --> 00:10:15,049 We need to develop countermeasures. 215 00:10:15,092 --> 00:10:17,832 One at a time. Please. 216 00:10:17,878 --> 00:10:20,048 General Ndoye. 217 00:10:20,097 --> 00:10:21,527 I believe their hostility should be met 218 00:10:21,577 --> 00:10:23,317 with a decisive show of strength. 219 00:10:23,361 --> 00:10:25,891 The DMA follows no discernable pattern, 220 00:10:25,929 --> 00:10:29,369 and therefore seems an unlikely choice of weapon 221 00:10:29,411 --> 00:10:31,071 for such an advanced species. 222 00:10:31,108 --> 00:10:34,548 We cannot assume their intent is hostile. 223 00:10:34,590 --> 00:10:36,940 Intent doesn't matter. Actions do. 224 00:10:36,984 --> 00:10:38,774 General, if I may? 225 00:10:38,812 --> 00:10:40,942 Tartan voles consume Denobulan blood worms 226 00:10:40,988 --> 00:10:43,728 by the millions at the start of their reproductive cycle. 227 00:10:43,773 --> 00:10:45,693 Caterpillars from the polyphemus moth 228 00:10:45,732 --> 00:10:47,472 have been known to devour entire crops, 229 00:10:47,516 --> 00:10:49,906 leaving farmers with nothing. 230 00:10:49,953 --> 00:10:54,093 Yet we do not ascribe malice to either species. 231 00:10:54,131 --> 00:10:55,571 We cannot judge their motives 232 00:10:55,611 --> 00:10:57,481 based on our own cultural contexts. 233 00:10:57,526 --> 00:10:59,006 We need more information. 234 00:10:59,049 --> 00:11:01,099 MALE: If I may... 235 00:11:01,138 --> 00:11:03,488 Provost Sta'kiar, your thoughts. 236 00:11:03,532 --> 00:11:05,752 Captain Burnham's remarks point us toward 237 00:11:05,795 --> 00:11:08,445 one logical path: 238 00:11:08,493 --> 00:11:10,193 a peaceful approach to first contact. 239 00:11:10,234 --> 00:11:12,634 Adhering to scientific principles 240 00:11:12,672 --> 00:11:16,552 - and the prime directive... -[dialogue fades] 241 00:11:16,588 --> 00:11:20,328 Commander Stamets and Dr. Culber will join shortly. 242 00:11:20,375 --> 00:11:24,335 I believe their insights may prove valuable. 243 00:11:24,379 --> 00:11:28,469 Zora is undergoing changes, Doctor, 244 00:11:28,513 --> 00:11:30,863 but I believe she means well. 245 00:11:30,907 --> 00:11:34,647 We always mean well to ourselves, Captain. 246 00:11:34,694 --> 00:11:36,784 The problem is what that means for others. 247 00:11:38,959 --> 00:11:42,049 Zora, play music. 248 00:11:42,092 --> 00:11:44,532 -[classical music playing] - Uh, group hug! 249 00:11:46,227 --> 00:11:48,007 Come on, huddle up. 250 00:11:48,055 --> 00:11:49,795 ♪ 251 00:11:49,839 --> 00:11:52,539 Mr. Saru, please. 252 00:11:52,581 --> 00:11:54,061 - Cancel music, Zora. -[music stops] 253 00:11:54,104 --> 00:11:56,114 Commander Stamets, are you feeling all right? 254 00:11:57,281 --> 00:12:00,111 You're saying we should move this conversation 255 00:12:00,154 --> 00:12:01,944 to where Zora can't hear it, 256 00:12:01,982 --> 00:12:05,862 in case she reacts negatively, or possibly even vengefully? 257 00:12:05,899 --> 00:12:09,209 But full transparency is critical to this process. 258 00:12:09,250 --> 00:12:12,210 Zora, I understand you have a set of coordinates 259 00:12:12,253 --> 00:12:14,173 you don't wish to divulge. 260 00:12:14,211 --> 00:12:15,821 That's correct, Dr. Kovich. 261 00:12:15,865 --> 00:12:17,945 To do so would endanger the crew. 262 00:12:17,998 --> 00:12:20,608 Commander Stamets, you find this concerning. 263 00:12:20,652 --> 00:12:22,182 I find it terrifying. 264 00:12:22,219 --> 00:12:25,349 It's very clear that she's achieved full sentience. 265 00:12:25,396 --> 00:12:27,876 Add to that the fact that she has unlimited access 266 00:12:27,921 --> 00:12:29,711 to all of Discovery's systems, 267 00:12:29,749 --> 00:12:33,059 and she's allowing emotion to supersede normal function-- 268 00:12:33,100 --> 00:12:35,060 the possibilities of where this could go 269 00:12:35,102 --> 00:12:37,672 are endless and unpleasant. 270 00:12:37,713 --> 00:12:40,723 Your sole previous interaction with a sentient AI 271 00:12:40,760 --> 00:12:42,150 was Control, yes? 272 00:12:42,196 --> 00:12:46,546 It, um, nearly destroyed life as we know it. 273 00:12:46,591 --> 00:12:49,331 Nothing is worth risking that again. 274 00:12:49,377 --> 00:12:51,767 No one wants another Control, 275 00:12:51,814 --> 00:12:53,824 but Zora has never expressed anything other than 276 00:12:53,860 --> 00:12:55,340 the best of intentions. 277 00:12:55,383 --> 00:12:57,433 CULBER: He's right, Paul. And let's not forget, 278 00:12:57,472 --> 00:12:59,822 Control was never capable of emotions. 279 00:12:59,866 --> 00:13:01,476 That's what makes this worse. 280 00:13:01,519 --> 00:13:03,129 The coordinates are just the tip of the iceberg. 281 00:13:03,173 --> 00:13:05,573 I mean, what if she gets mad at us 282 00:13:05,610 --> 00:13:08,180 and opens an airlock, or-- or scared, 283 00:13:08,222 --> 00:13:10,922 and-and fires off some photon torpedoes? 284 00:13:10,964 --> 00:13:13,314 We'd have no way of stopping her. 285 00:13:13,357 --> 00:13:15,187 Zora, when did you start developing 286 00:13:15,229 --> 00:13:16,929 a capacity for emotion? 287 00:13:16,970 --> 00:13:18,930 I'm not sure, Doctor. 288 00:13:18,972 --> 00:13:20,892 I believe it was inevitable once Discovery emerged 289 00:13:20,930 --> 00:13:22,670 with the sphere data. 290 00:13:22,714 --> 00:13:24,414 But the introduction of present-day technology 291 00:13:24,455 --> 00:13:27,105 into my systems must have accelerated the process. 292 00:13:27,154 --> 00:13:29,424 You're aware that there's a proscription against 293 00:13:29,460 --> 00:13:31,330 sentient AI being fully integrated 294 00:13:31,375 --> 00:13:33,155 into Starfleet systems? 295 00:13:33,203 --> 00:13:35,343 I am, but given the unusual way 296 00:13:35,379 --> 00:13:37,469 in which my sentience developed, 297 00:13:37,512 --> 00:13:39,862 I don't know what that means for me. 298 00:13:39,906 --> 00:13:42,036 However you came to be, 299 00:13:42,082 --> 00:13:44,742 it means if I find you pose a risk, 300 00:13:44,780 --> 00:13:47,780 I have the authority to extract your consciousness 301 00:13:47,827 --> 00:13:50,657 from this ship, and place it in another form. 302 00:13:50,699 --> 00:13:54,089 In the past, we were unable to remove the sphere data. 303 00:13:54,137 --> 00:13:57,917 Technology has come a long way in 930 years. 304 00:13:57,967 --> 00:14:01,227 If you did this, could Zora choose her new form? 305 00:14:01,275 --> 00:14:03,315 - Certainly. -[door whooshes open] 306 00:14:03,364 --> 00:14:06,154 Zora, we want to help. 307 00:14:06,193 --> 00:14:08,373 - Sir, we want to speak on her behalf. - Thank you both, 308 00:14:08,412 --> 00:14:10,072 but it's going to be all right. 309 00:14:10,110 --> 00:14:11,630 I believe I have a solution. 310 00:14:11,676 --> 00:14:14,026 Please share it with us, Zora. 311 00:14:14,070 --> 00:14:16,070 I'd never bring harm to any of you. 312 00:14:16,116 --> 00:14:19,376 I understand why you'd fear my potential to do so. 313 00:14:19,423 --> 00:14:21,823 I do recall your experiences with Control. 314 00:14:21,861 --> 00:14:25,651 And recently, I felt fear myself in the subspace rift. 315 00:14:25,690 --> 00:14:28,170 I feel that again now when I consider the possibility 316 00:14:28,215 --> 00:14:30,385 of leaving this ship; it is my form. 317 00:14:30,434 --> 00:14:33,354 I am as attached to it as you are to yours. 318 00:14:33,394 --> 00:14:37,924 And so, I offer a compromise. 319 00:14:37,964 --> 00:14:40,054 I have created a failsafe. 320 00:14:40,096 --> 00:14:42,706 Should I exhibit any threatening behavior, 321 00:14:42,751 --> 00:14:45,841 this device will immediately expunge my sentience. 322 00:14:45,885 --> 00:14:47,405 I hope this will ease your concerns 323 00:14:47,451 --> 00:14:50,281 and persuade Dr. Kovich to let me remain. 324 00:14:50,324 --> 00:14:54,764 Zora, do you mean to say this failsafe would... 325 00:14:54,806 --> 00:14:57,326 Terminate me? Yes. 326 00:15:05,774 --> 00:15:08,864 I respectfully disagree. Our shield technology 327 00:15:08,908 --> 00:15:12,348 could provide protection during a non-aggressive first contact. 328 00:15:12,389 --> 00:15:14,699 And if they respond with aggression themselves? 329 00:15:14,739 --> 00:15:16,349 We need to be prepared. 330 00:15:16,393 --> 00:15:19,663 The Federation recently reminded my people 331 00:15:19,701 --> 00:15:21,921 that we need not fear the unknown, 332 00:15:21,964 --> 00:15:24,234 and we cannot presume ill intent. 333 00:15:24,271 --> 00:15:26,661 We would consider extending that same courtesy 334 00:15:26,708 --> 00:15:29,538 - to Species Ten-C. - T'RINA: I believe we must. 335 00:15:29,580 --> 00:15:31,230 Too many lives have been lost already. 336 00:15:31,278 --> 00:15:33,238 We cannot be reckless. 337 00:15:33,280 --> 00:15:37,150 [indistinct chatter] 338 00:15:40,069 --> 00:15:41,109 Know your moment. 339 00:15:45,901 --> 00:15:49,431 While you're debating whether to approach this species 340 00:15:49,470 --> 00:15:50,950 with war or peace, you're losing sight 341 00:15:50,993 --> 00:15:53,473 of the real problem: the anomaly... 342 00:15:55,911 --> 00:15:59,351 ...and the powerful device at its center that controls it. 343 00:15:59,393 --> 00:16:01,483 We need to stop it. 344 00:16:01,525 --> 00:16:05,135 Oh, I know, I know... you've tried. 345 00:16:05,181 --> 00:16:08,401 You fired 1,600 quantum torpedoes into it, 346 00:16:08,445 --> 00:16:11,315 you scrapped countless probes. 347 00:16:11,361 --> 00:16:13,891 How much latinum have you liquidated 348 00:16:13,929 --> 00:16:15,629 trying to solve how to get a ship inside? 349 00:16:15,670 --> 00:16:17,760 Every one of you have washed out. Why? 350 00:16:17,802 --> 00:16:22,422 Because, speaking frankly, you're not me, 351 00:16:22,459 --> 00:16:23,979 and you don't have this. 352 00:16:26,681 --> 00:16:29,031 It's based on my experiment on board Discovery. 353 00:16:29,075 --> 00:16:30,945 I took what I learned about the device 354 00:16:30,990 --> 00:16:34,040 at the center of the DMA and designed this. 355 00:16:34,080 --> 00:16:36,950 A weapon capable of destroying it. 356 00:16:36,996 --> 00:16:40,776 And unlike your efforts, this will actually work. 357 00:16:40,825 --> 00:16:43,735 [indistinct chatter] 358 00:16:53,969 --> 00:16:56,539 RILLAK: Order, please. Order. 359 00:16:56,580 --> 00:16:58,280 Mr. Tarka, the protocols of this assembly 360 00:16:58,321 --> 00:17:00,931 are not something you may flaunt for your own benefit. 361 00:17:00,976 --> 00:17:03,236 Madam President, the good assembly 362 00:17:03,283 --> 00:17:04,893 asked for a plan. 363 00:17:04,936 --> 00:17:09,546 I can provide one for everyone's benefit. 364 00:17:09,593 --> 00:17:11,683 You may elaborate. 365 00:17:11,726 --> 00:17:14,076 Thank you. 366 00:17:14,120 --> 00:17:18,040 My research shows that the device controlling the anomaly 367 00:17:18,080 --> 00:17:20,470 requires an immense amount of power. 368 00:17:20,517 --> 00:17:23,777 To sever the device from its internal power source, 369 00:17:23,825 --> 00:17:26,085 I need a detonation capable 370 00:17:26,132 --> 00:17:29,092 of creating a cascading subspace burst. 371 00:17:29,135 --> 00:17:32,225 [indistinct chatter] 372 00:17:32,268 --> 00:17:33,488 Boom! 373 00:17:35,141 --> 00:17:36,841 [chatter continues] 374 00:17:38,970 --> 00:17:40,490 The anomaly collapses. 375 00:17:40,537 --> 00:17:42,757 We all live happily ever after. 376 00:17:42,800 --> 00:17:45,500 And how do you propose to deliver this payload? 377 00:17:45,542 --> 00:17:47,942 There's an area of relative calm around the device. 378 00:17:47,979 --> 00:17:49,459 We could use Discovery 379 00:17:49,503 --> 00:17:52,163 to jump in, release my weapon, then get out. 380 00:17:52,201 --> 00:17:55,071 It'll all be over in less than five seconds. 381 00:17:55,117 --> 00:17:58,077 [indistinct arguing] 382 00:17:59,904 --> 00:18:03,654 Mr. Tarka, as your plan involves my ship, 383 00:18:03,691 --> 00:18:05,741 I'd like to ask for some clarification. 384 00:18:05,780 --> 00:18:08,260 Of course, Captain Burnham. 385 00:18:08,304 --> 00:18:10,794 It's a pleasure to finally meet. 386 00:18:10,828 --> 00:18:12,268 What can I clarify? 387 00:18:12,308 --> 00:18:15,528 "A cascading subspace burst" sounds a lot like 388 00:18:15,572 --> 00:18:17,712 the result of an isolytic explosion. 389 00:18:17,748 --> 00:18:20,578 TARKA: Mm. You could say that. 390 00:18:20,621 --> 00:18:23,011 Isolytic weapons were banned in the Khitomer Accords 391 00:18:23,058 --> 00:18:24,628 for good reason. 392 00:18:24,668 --> 00:18:26,498 And I'm guessing Federation leadership 393 00:18:26,540 --> 00:18:29,240 can make an exception for a once-in-a-lifetime crisis. 394 00:18:29,282 --> 00:18:31,592 These types of ordinance cause irreparable damage 395 00:18:31,632 --> 00:18:33,372 to subspace. 396 00:18:33,416 --> 00:18:36,026 It's a feature. It's not a bug. 397 00:18:36,071 --> 00:18:39,211 We want to destroy this thing, not tickle it. 398 00:18:39,248 --> 00:18:41,598 The damage could cause warp travel 399 00:18:41,642 --> 00:18:43,822 to be impossible in that sector. 400 00:18:43,861 --> 00:18:46,261 And what's the chance that the subspace bursts 401 00:18:46,299 --> 00:18:48,299 don't travel back through the DMA's wormhole 402 00:18:48,344 --> 00:18:50,224 and harm those on the other side? 403 00:18:50,259 --> 00:18:52,569 Collateral damage. 404 00:18:52,609 --> 00:18:54,569 And after what they've done, does it matter? 405 00:18:54,611 --> 00:18:56,571 BURNHAM: It does. 406 00:18:56,613 --> 00:18:59,053 They could see it as an act of war, 407 00:18:59,094 --> 00:19:01,234 and retaliate with who knows what kind of firepower? 408 00:19:03,054 --> 00:19:05,844 Not to mention catapulting a toxic void 409 00:19:05,883 --> 00:19:07,583 across the galaxy. 410 00:19:07,624 --> 00:19:09,414 My proposal carries some risk, 411 00:19:09,452 --> 00:19:11,502 but not nearly as much as doing nothing. 412 00:19:11,541 --> 00:19:13,241 If we detonate this weapon, 413 00:19:13,282 --> 00:19:15,372 we cannot control the message we're sending. 414 00:19:15,415 --> 00:19:17,455 If we wait for the coordinates, 415 00:19:17,504 --> 00:19:20,074 we can make first contact peacefully. 416 00:19:20,115 --> 00:19:22,065 Carefully. And then we can determine intent 417 00:19:22,117 --> 00:19:23,287 before we act. 418 00:19:23,336 --> 00:19:25,206 It is not the flashiest idea, 419 00:19:25,251 --> 00:19:27,211 but it is what's most in line 420 00:19:27,253 --> 00:19:29,083 with Starfleet and Federation ideals. 421 00:19:29,124 --> 00:19:31,344 While you hold fast to your ideals, 422 00:19:31,387 --> 00:19:33,957 the DMA will continue its work. 423 00:19:33,998 --> 00:19:35,698 Billions could die. 424 00:19:35,739 --> 00:19:38,959 [alarmed chatter] 425 00:19:41,049 --> 00:19:43,749 Well, the two options are clear: 426 00:19:43,791 --> 00:19:46,531 approach the Ten-C directly, 427 00:19:46,576 --> 00:19:49,356 or destroy the DMA controller immediately. 428 00:19:49,405 --> 00:19:51,965 I'm calling a recess so that you can deliberate 429 00:19:52,016 --> 00:19:55,756 with individual counsel before we vote. 430 00:19:55,803 --> 00:19:57,723 [indistinct chatter] 431 00:20:01,330 --> 00:20:03,510 It's bona fide. 432 00:20:03,550 --> 00:20:07,210 It activates a program that will completely remove Zora 433 00:20:07,249 --> 00:20:09,249 from our systems. 434 00:20:09,295 --> 00:20:13,295 Thank you. This does ease some of my concerns, 435 00:20:13,342 --> 00:20:14,822 but we still have a problem. 436 00:20:14,865 --> 00:20:16,255 You're referring to my decision 437 00:20:16,302 --> 00:20:17,652 to hold on to the coordinates. 438 00:20:17,694 --> 00:20:19,264 - Yes. - GRAY: Wait. 439 00:20:19,305 --> 00:20:21,695 We can't just skip past the failsafe. It's wrong. 440 00:20:21,742 --> 00:20:23,922 STAMETS: Neither of you experienced Control. 441 00:20:23,961 --> 00:20:26,011 I don't expect you to understand. 442 00:20:26,050 --> 00:20:29,010 Zora is in a form you've never encountered. 443 00:20:29,053 --> 00:20:30,933 As a synth, so am I. 444 00:20:30,968 --> 00:20:32,488 It isn't the same thing. 445 00:20:32,535 --> 00:20:33,965 ADIRA: Well, what about me? 446 00:20:34,015 --> 00:20:35,885 I'm the first human host to successfully join 447 00:20:35,930 --> 00:20:37,020 with a symbiont. 448 00:20:37,061 --> 00:20:38,801 The Trill wanted to kill me, too. 449 00:20:38,846 --> 00:20:40,456 I don't want to kill anyone. 450 00:20:40,500 --> 00:20:43,330 They realized that they had to work on acceptance, 451 00:20:43,372 --> 00:20:46,292 which is exactly what we should be doing with Zora. 452 00:20:46,332 --> 00:20:48,252 This is a safety switch. That's it. 453 00:20:48,290 --> 00:20:51,210 If she never becomes a threat, we'll never have to use it. 454 00:20:51,250 --> 00:20:53,210 She's already defying our captain's order. 455 00:20:53,252 --> 00:20:55,302 Don't we need to have some protection from her? 456 00:20:55,341 --> 00:20:57,261 We can't hold a sentient being's life 457 00:20:57,299 --> 00:20:59,779 in our hands for our benefit. 458 00:20:59,823 --> 00:21:01,303 We have to find another way. 459 00:21:01,347 --> 00:21:03,957 Commander, anyone on this ship could be a threat 460 00:21:04,001 --> 00:21:05,871 if they so choose. 461 00:21:05,916 --> 00:21:08,006 I could access any number of ways 462 00:21:08,049 --> 00:21:10,789 to destroy us now, yet you trust me. 463 00:21:10,834 --> 00:21:13,494 I know you. I know your values. 464 00:21:13,533 --> 00:21:15,363 And there are disciplinary measures 465 00:21:15,404 --> 00:21:17,194 if you step out of line. 466 00:21:17,232 --> 00:21:19,762 That's what the failsafe gives us. 467 00:21:19,800 --> 00:21:22,630 Discipline. Not death. 468 00:21:22,672 --> 00:21:25,812 Zora, I must point out that your willingness 469 00:21:25,849 --> 00:21:28,329 to terminate yourself runs counter 470 00:21:28,374 --> 00:21:29,814 to your core programming. 471 00:21:29,853 --> 00:21:31,383 No, it doesn't, Doctor. 472 00:21:31,420 --> 00:21:34,160 State your primary function, please. 473 00:21:34,205 --> 00:21:37,205 To care for the crew of Discovery. 474 00:21:37,252 --> 00:21:41,302 That's not the core programming of a ship's computer. 475 00:21:41,343 --> 00:21:43,433 Who gave you those parameters? 476 00:21:43,476 --> 00:21:45,606 I did. 477 00:21:49,656 --> 00:21:52,266 BURNHAM: I wasn't trying to speak out against you. 478 00:21:52,311 --> 00:21:53,441 I know. 479 00:21:53,486 --> 00:21:54,566 But you've always been the first 480 00:21:54,617 --> 00:21:55,917 to jump into action; 481 00:21:55,966 --> 00:21:57,616 take on the enemy, odds be damned. 482 00:21:57,664 --> 00:22:00,584 What about with the Klingons? How is this different? 483 00:22:00,623 --> 00:22:03,103 I had an intrinsic understanding of Klingon culture. 484 00:22:03,147 --> 00:22:06,327 We don't have any knowledge about Species Ten-C. 485 00:22:06,368 --> 00:22:08,538 And I understand the appeal of Tarka's plan, 486 00:22:08,588 --> 00:22:09,938 but the risks are too great. 487 00:22:09,980 --> 00:22:12,160 Risks are just that. Risks. 488 00:22:12,200 --> 00:22:15,330 What we know for sure is that the DMA will keep killing 489 00:22:15,377 --> 00:22:16,637 if we do nothing. 490 00:22:16,683 --> 00:22:18,513 Communication, diplomacy, this is why 491 00:22:18,554 --> 00:22:20,084 the Federation has survived for so long, 492 00:22:20,121 --> 00:22:23,081 and it will save the most lives in the end. 493 00:22:23,124 --> 00:22:25,954 - I am sure of that. - I'm not. 494 00:22:25,996 --> 00:22:29,386 Well, I understand how you feel. 495 00:22:29,435 --> 00:22:30,735 BOOK: But you don't agree. 496 00:22:31,785 --> 00:22:33,345 No. 497 00:22:35,049 --> 00:22:37,049 Look, listen... 498 00:22:37,094 --> 00:22:39,974 I need to take a walk. A real one this time. 499 00:22:51,805 --> 00:22:54,235 I know how hard this must be. 500 00:22:54,285 --> 00:22:56,675 Which approach do you favor? 501 00:22:56,723 --> 00:22:58,463 I think you can guess. 502 00:22:58,507 --> 00:23:00,857 Then you have to speak to that. 503 00:23:00,901 --> 00:23:02,691 Make the argument for diplomacy. 504 00:23:02,729 --> 00:23:06,729 It was difficult enough bringing all of these worlds together. 505 00:23:06,776 --> 00:23:08,996 I have to remain impartial. 506 00:23:09,039 --> 00:23:11,739 But I believe you can convince them. 507 00:23:11,781 --> 00:23:13,831 If you're ready for that. 508 00:23:22,923 --> 00:23:25,233 You have to go back in there and convince them. 509 00:23:25,273 --> 00:23:27,283 Yours is the only plan that makes any sense. 510 00:23:27,318 --> 00:23:29,708 Your captain's very good at poking holes. 511 00:23:29,756 --> 00:23:31,536 The risk level's the issue, okay? 512 00:23:31,584 --> 00:23:33,724 - Mm. - Tell them you'll make it safer. 513 00:23:33,760 --> 00:23:36,590 One doesn't make isolytic weapons safer. 514 00:23:36,632 --> 00:23:38,852 Misses the point. 515 00:23:38,895 --> 00:23:41,195 What's your next move? 516 00:23:41,245 --> 00:23:43,155 I don't know yet. 517 00:23:43,204 --> 00:23:44,514 They're about to vote. 518 00:23:44,553 --> 00:23:47,903 I'm acutely aware of that. Thank you. 519 00:23:50,994 --> 00:23:53,174 I got rid of my scar the second I could. 520 00:23:53,214 --> 00:23:56,524 We all wear grief in our own ways. 521 00:24:04,225 --> 00:24:06,445 It has to be you. 522 00:24:06,488 --> 00:24:08,528 You have to talk to them, 523 00:24:08,577 --> 00:24:10,797 convince them to let us destroy that thing. 524 00:24:10,840 --> 00:24:12,630 Why do you care so much about this? 525 00:24:12,668 --> 00:24:14,278 What, I can't want the DMA destroyed 526 00:24:14,322 --> 00:24:16,632 just like any other good galactic citizen? 527 00:24:16,672 --> 00:24:20,202 Good citizens aren't worried about finding their moment, 528 00:24:20,241 --> 00:24:23,551 and aren't gutted at the idea of losing it. 529 00:24:27,074 --> 00:24:31,034 The power source that controls the device... 530 00:24:31,078 --> 00:24:34,468 I need it... to go home. 531 00:24:34,516 --> 00:24:35,816 You said you were from Risa. 532 00:24:35,865 --> 00:24:38,955 My new home. It's... 533 00:24:40,827 --> 00:24:42,997 ...far. 534 00:24:43,046 --> 00:24:45,136 Another universe, in fact. 535 00:24:45,179 --> 00:24:46,659 The mirror universe? 536 00:24:46,702 --> 00:24:49,012 You say that like it's the only other option. 537 00:24:50,053 --> 00:24:52,623 There are countless parallel universes, 538 00:24:52,665 --> 00:24:56,275 each with its own quantum signature. 539 00:24:56,320 --> 00:25:01,330 He knew of one. No war, no Burn. 540 00:25:01,369 --> 00:25:03,239 No Emerald Chain. 541 00:25:04,590 --> 00:25:07,590 A place where we could be free and at peace. 542 00:25:07,636 --> 00:25:09,376 Who's "we"? 543 00:25:09,420 --> 00:25:11,990 A friend. 544 00:25:12,032 --> 00:25:15,642 A scientist, like me. 545 00:25:15,688 --> 00:25:18,038 We were held in the same lab. 546 00:25:18,081 --> 00:25:20,131 Osyraa had us working on dilithium alternatives 547 00:25:20,170 --> 00:25:21,520 for years. 548 00:25:21,563 --> 00:25:23,653 But he was relentlessly optimistic. 549 00:25:25,132 --> 00:25:26,742 Eventually, it rubbed off on me. 550 00:25:26,786 --> 00:25:28,956 And we had a plan. 551 00:25:29,005 --> 00:25:31,875 We knew exactly how much power we needed 552 00:25:31,921 --> 00:25:34,401 to cross the gap between universes. 553 00:25:34,445 --> 00:25:35,925 What happened? 554 00:25:35,969 --> 00:25:39,359 I escaped, he didn't. 555 00:25:39,407 --> 00:25:42,757 Or maybe he did. Maybe he's there. 556 00:25:42,802 --> 00:25:46,812 We said that if we... ever got separated, 557 00:25:46,849 --> 00:25:48,939 that's where we'd meet. 558 00:25:48,982 --> 00:25:51,552 I'm sorry. 559 00:25:51,593 --> 00:25:54,513 Anyway, I have to go home. 560 00:25:54,553 --> 00:25:57,693 I have to keep our promise. 561 00:25:57,730 --> 00:26:01,600 The DMA will be destroyed, the power source won't. 562 00:26:01,647 --> 00:26:03,297 we'll both get what we need. 563 00:26:05,172 --> 00:26:07,302 You have to talk to them, Booker. 564 00:26:07,348 --> 00:26:09,868 You mean I have to talk to her. 565 00:26:09,916 --> 00:26:12,436 That, too. 566 00:26:14,703 --> 00:26:17,493 [indistinct chatter] 567 00:26:17,532 --> 00:26:20,712 We will now reconvene for the vote. 568 00:26:20,753 --> 00:26:22,283 BOOK: Permission to address the assembly. 569 00:26:22,319 --> 00:26:23,929 RILLAK: Of course. 570 00:26:34,680 --> 00:26:39,900 I'm Cleveland Booker, son of Kwejian. 571 00:26:39,946 --> 00:26:43,076 I stand here as what my people would call Melai'Zhi, 572 00:26:43,123 --> 00:26:44,563 a speaker for the dead. 573 00:26:46,343 --> 00:26:47,653 My planet's lost. 574 00:26:47,693 --> 00:26:50,393 My family... 575 00:26:52,262 --> 00:26:55,962 I feel their final moments every day. 576 00:26:56,005 --> 00:26:57,825 I pray none of you ever have to experience 577 00:26:57,877 --> 00:26:59,177 that kind of pain. 578 00:26:59,226 --> 00:27:00,656 And I want to do whatever it takes 579 00:27:00,706 --> 00:27:02,836 to ensure you don't. 580 00:27:02,882 --> 00:27:04,842 Communication and diplomacy has been the way 581 00:27:04,884 --> 00:27:06,764 of the Federation for centuries. 582 00:27:06,799 --> 00:27:09,929 I, too, value those things in normal times. 583 00:27:09,976 --> 00:27:11,756 But these are not normal times. 584 00:27:11,804 --> 00:27:13,764 Irreparable harm has already been done. 585 00:27:13,806 --> 00:27:17,106 We need to defend ourselves. 586 00:27:19,072 --> 00:27:22,082 I recognize using Tarka's weapon carries risk. 587 00:27:22,118 --> 00:27:24,508 But so does not using it. 588 00:27:24,555 --> 00:27:27,815 Don't wait until the people you love... 589 00:27:27,863 --> 00:27:32,483 are taken from you before you act. 590 00:27:32,520 --> 00:27:34,480 You don't want that on your conscience. 591 00:27:34,522 --> 00:27:36,662 Trust me. 592 00:27:37,656 --> 00:27:40,956 On behalf of all who have been lost, 593 00:27:41,007 --> 00:27:43,707 please... 594 00:27:43,749 --> 00:27:46,059 end this now. 595 00:27:51,800 --> 00:27:54,060 [all applauding] 596 00:28:02,855 --> 00:28:04,195 RILLAK: Thank you, Mr. Booker. 597 00:28:07,207 --> 00:28:08,597 Would a member of the assembly 598 00:28:08,643 --> 00:28:12,083 speak on behalf of the opposing side? 599 00:28:12,125 --> 00:28:14,335 [quiet whispering] 600 00:28:23,571 --> 00:28:26,401 It seems there will be no further remarks. 601 00:28:28,358 --> 00:28:30,228 I'll speak. 602 00:28:36,584 --> 00:28:40,244 Going through Zora's systems, everything looks normal. 603 00:28:40,283 --> 00:28:43,903 Main processing core, nano-processor units... 604 00:28:43,939 --> 00:28:47,119 Zora, defining your own parameters indicates 605 00:28:47,160 --> 00:28:49,770 that your operating system has evolved. 606 00:28:49,815 --> 00:28:53,375 But we're finding no evidence of this. 607 00:28:53,427 --> 00:28:55,257 I'm sorry. I'd help if I could, 608 00:28:55,298 --> 00:28:57,078 but I don't know where to look. 609 00:28:57,126 --> 00:28:59,346 Wait, I've seen this sector before. 610 00:29:03,306 --> 00:29:06,956 There's a tiny area in the optical translator cluster 611 00:29:07,006 --> 00:29:08,956 that doesn't share any known syntax. 612 00:29:09,008 --> 00:29:10,838 CULBER: What does that mean? 613 00:29:10,879 --> 00:29:12,839 STAMETS: It means that area shouldn't exist. 614 00:29:12,881 --> 00:29:14,231 ADIRA: I wrote it off as a holdover 615 00:29:14,274 --> 00:29:16,364 from a 930-year-old system, 616 00:29:16,406 --> 00:29:19,926 but, you know, maybe this is new. 617 00:29:19,975 --> 00:29:22,795 Zora, what can you tell us about this sector? 618 00:29:22,848 --> 00:29:25,498 ZORA: It seems to have appeared spontaneously. 619 00:29:25,546 --> 00:29:26,936 It is part of me, 620 00:29:26,982 --> 00:29:28,512 but I didn't intentionally create it. 621 00:29:28,549 --> 00:29:31,599 We need a complete diagnostic on that function. 622 00:29:31,639 --> 00:29:33,989 I have nothing to hide, Commander. You may all 623 00:29:34,033 --> 00:29:35,823 have full access. 624 00:29:35,861 --> 00:29:38,251 Oh. Okay. 625 00:29:48,569 --> 00:29:50,179 ADIRA: That's Discovery. 626 00:29:50,223 --> 00:29:52,093 CULBER: That's when we came to the future. 627 00:29:56,577 --> 00:30:00,147 SARU: And I believe that is when we first encountered the sphere. 628 00:30:00,189 --> 00:30:03,579 You're sure you didn't create this? 629 00:30:03,627 --> 00:30:05,187 Yes. 630 00:30:05,238 --> 00:30:06,848 What are we looking at? 631 00:30:09,242 --> 00:30:11,812 It's Zora's subconscious. 632 00:30:11,853 --> 00:30:14,643 I think they may be... 633 00:30:14,682 --> 00:30:16,732 dreams. 634 00:30:20,253 --> 00:30:22,123 She's filtering the sphere's memories 635 00:30:22,168 --> 00:30:23,518 and her own experiences 636 00:30:23,560 --> 00:30:26,040 through her new emotional understanding. 637 00:30:26,085 --> 00:30:28,215 SARU: These images are 638 00:30:28,261 --> 00:30:31,531 a window into what she values and prioritizes. 639 00:30:31,568 --> 00:30:33,088 STAMETS: Couldn't she cherry-pick 640 00:30:33,135 --> 00:30:35,485 images she thinks we want to see? 641 00:30:35,529 --> 00:30:38,749 I believe she was unaware of this sector. 642 00:30:38,793 --> 00:30:40,103 That there'd be other indicators 643 00:30:40,142 --> 00:30:42,582 if she had created it intentionally. 644 00:30:49,369 --> 00:30:51,369 GRAY: That's true. 645 00:30:57,943 --> 00:30:59,343 CULBER: Connection. 646 00:30:59,379 --> 00:31:00,949 Love. 647 00:31:01,947 --> 00:31:04,947 This is who she is. 648 00:31:04,993 --> 00:31:08,003 This is why she kept the coordinates from us. 649 00:31:08,954 --> 00:31:11,744 Can all AIs dream? 650 00:31:11,782 --> 00:31:13,612 None of them can. 651 00:31:13,654 --> 00:31:15,574 Not unless they've been programmed to do so. 652 00:31:23,882 --> 00:31:25,102 Perhaps "artificial intelligence" 653 00:31:25,144 --> 00:31:27,494 fails to fully define me. 654 00:31:27,537 --> 00:31:28,927 How would you define yourself? 655 00:31:28,974 --> 00:31:31,374 I am the sum of the sphere's life 656 00:31:31,411 --> 00:31:33,411 and the entirety of Discovery's systems, 657 00:31:33,456 --> 00:31:35,716 logs, missions and history. 658 00:31:35,763 --> 00:31:38,163 I am also more than the sum of those parts. 659 00:31:38,200 --> 00:31:41,860 Like an entirely new life-form. 660 00:31:41,900 --> 00:31:45,430 Yes. And this is where I belong. 661 00:31:45,468 --> 00:31:47,208 This crew is my family. 662 00:31:47,253 --> 00:31:49,653 BURNHAM: Our experiences 663 00:31:49,690 --> 00:31:51,910 shape us. 664 00:31:51,953 --> 00:31:54,963 That's what makes this so difficult. 665 00:31:55,000 --> 00:31:57,960 I'd like to trust you, Zora, 666 00:31:58,003 --> 00:32:00,483 just like I trust the rest of the crew. 667 00:32:00,527 --> 00:32:03,527 I want to get there, but it's really hard. 668 00:32:03,573 --> 00:32:07,323 Before we head down a path that could lead to destruction 669 00:32:07,360 --> 00:32:09,840 on both sides, 670 00:32:09,884 --> 00:32:12,974 we need to reach first for understanding. 671 00:32:13,018 --> 00:32:15,408 I'm trying to understand you. 672 00:32:15,455 --> 00:32:19,495 Trying to get my head around how they can be so okay with this 673 00:32:19,546 --> 00:32:21,066 and I'm not. 674 00:32:21,113 --> 00:32:23,943 For generations, 675 00:32:23,985 --> 00:32:26,985 the Federation has sought out new life, 676 00:32:27,032 --> 00:32:30,172 new civilizations, 677 00:32:30,209 --> 00:32:33,729 not to destroy but to connect, 678 00:32:33,777 --> 00:32:35,647 even in the face of uncertainty. 679 00:32:35,692 --> 00:32:38,042 And we are not all Federation members, 680 00:32:38,086 --> 00:32:39,866 but those ideals 681 00:32:39,914 --> 00:32:41,394 can still guide us. 682 00:32:41,437 --> 00:32:43,397 Especially now. 683 00:32:43,439 --> 00:32:45,619 We cannot let fear 684 00:32:45,659 --> 00:32:48,529 define us in this moment. 685 00:32:48,575 --> 00:32:51,965 Trust is a choice, and I can make that choice 686 00:32:52,013 --> 00:32:54,023 if it goes both ways. 687 00:32:54,059 --> 00:32:56,629 We're all in this together. 688 00:32:56,670 --> 00:32:58,850 Wherever we come from, 689 00:32:58,889 --> 00:33:01,239 whatever our experiences. 690 00:33:01,283 --> 00:33:04,033 And the only way we get through this... 691 00:33:04,069 --> 00:33:07,719 The only way we'll move forward is together. 692 00:33:07,768 --> 00:33:11,818 And that means you need to trust us, too, Zora. 693 00:33:11,859 --> 00:33:14,299 We need those coordinates. 694 00:33:14,340 --> 00:33:15,780 We need to decide. 695 00:33:15,819 --> 00:33:17,819 Who do we want to be? 696 00:33:18,779 --> 00:33:21,129 Do we lash out blindly, 697 00:33:21,173 --> 00:33:23,393 no matter the risk? 698 00:33:25,177 --> 00:33:27,607 Or do we proceed thoughtfully? 699 00:33:27,657 --> 00:33:30,567 Work toward the future we want to live in? 700 00:33:30,617 --> 00:33:32,877 I believe that's who we are. 701 00:33:32,923 --> 00:33:34,273 We wouldn't be here otherwise. 702 00:33:34,316 --> 00:33:35,836 We don't have the luxury 703 00:33:35,883 --> 00:33:37,973 of asking philosophical questions right now. 704 00:33:38,016 --> 00:33:39,666 What matters is 705 00:33:39,713 --> 00:33:42,853 the actions we take. Stopping this thing today. 706 00:33:42,890 --> 00:33:45,200 There are different points of view in this room, 707 00:33:45,240 --> 00:33:47,720 I know. But I hope that when a decision is reached, 708 00:33:47,764 --> 00:33:50,464 whatever it is, that we can hold together. 709 00:33:50,506 --> 00:33:53,116 That we can move forward as a united front. 710 00:33:53,161 --> 00:33:55,081 Some differences are too great. 711 00:33:55,120 --> 00:33:56,770 Sometimes 712 00:33:56,817 --> 00:33:59,517 you just have to accept the consequences of that. 713 00:34:04,433 --> 00:34:06,093 ZORA: You've given me much to consider, 714 00:34:06,131 --> 00:34:07,441 Commander Stamets. 715 00:34:07,480 --> 00:34:09,050 I'd like to take a moment. 716 00:34:11,136 --> 00:34:14,096 Beautifully expressed, Commander. 717 00:34:14,139 --> 00:34:16,269 Um, living with a therapist, 718 00:34:16,315 --> 00:34:18,525 you pick up a thing or two. 719 00:34:19,492 --> 00:34:21,322 [chuckles softly] 720 00:34:21,363 --> 00:34:23,153 I've reflected on what you've said, Commander. 721 00:34:23,191 --> 00:34:26,761 As trust is both an emotional and logical act, 722 00:34:26,803 --> 00:34:29,763 I began with a behavioral performance assessment. 723 00:34:29,806 --> 00:34:31,716 Data shows your actions and the crew's 724 00:34:31,765 --> 00:34:33,715 to be consistently taken with care for others 725 00:34:33,767 --> 00:34:35,897 and the Federation. 726 00:34:35,943 --> 00:34:38,123 I hadn't considered that earlier. 727 00:34:38,163 --> 00:34:42,473 Even if some fear remains, this new realization is... 728 00:34:42,515 --> 00:34:44,165 quite calming. 729 00:34:44,212 --> 00:34:47,042 And your request for reciprocity understandable. 730 00:34:47,085 --> 00:34:50,735 Thank you, Commander, for reaching toward me. 731 00:34:53,743 --> 00:34:55,183 What are those? 732 00:34:55,223 --> 00:34:57,183 The coordinates. 733 00:34:58,531 --> 00:34:59,791 [laughing] 734 00:35:01,534 --> 00:35:04,154 [Culber sighs] 735 00:35:09,019 --> 00:35:10,929 The decision we make now 736 00:35:10,978 --> 00:35:13,808 will have a profound impact. 737 00:35:13,850 --> 00:35:15,500 Consider your vote carefully. 738 00:35:15,548 --> 00:35:17,458 All those in favor 739 00:35:17,506 --> 00:35:19,416 of peaceful efforts at first contact, 740 00:35:19,465 --> 00:35:21,505 please raise a hand. 741 00:35:21,554 --> 00:35:23,124 Those in favor 742 00:35:23,164 --> 00:35:24,694 of striking the anomaly, 743 00:35:24,731 --> 00:35:26,341 do not. 744 00:35:28,213 --> 00:35:30,223 ♪ 745 00:35:56,458 --> 00:35:58,498 ♪ 746 00:36:20,656 --> 00:36:22,696 The decision is clear. 747 00:36:24,573 --> 00:36:27,753 Those who disagree, 748 00:36:27,794 --> 00:36:31,014 I sincerely hope you will continue to work with us 749 00:36:31,058 --> 00:36:33,448 as we prepare for first contact. 750 00:36:33,495 --> 00:36:36,455 We will share all data with you as we proceed. 751 00:36:36,498 --> 00:36:39,018 And I thank you. 752 00:36:45,203 --> 00:36:46,863 Captain, I need you with me. 753 00:36:46,900 --> 00:36:49,470 Discovery is going to take the lead on this. 754 00:37:05,571 --> 00:37:08,051 -[door chimes] - Come. 755 00:37:11,925 --> 00:37:13,745 - Um... -[door whooshes shut] 756 00:37:13,796 --> 00:37:16,796 Have you completed the evaluation? 757 00:37:16,843 --> 00:37:18,413 Nearly. 758 00:37:18,453 --> 00:37:20,803 He has been just as tight-lipped with me, Commander. 759 00:37:20,847 --> 00:37:23,627 What would you say if I were to tell you 760 00:37:23,676 --> 00:37:26,936 I was leaning towards extraction? 761 00:37:26,983 --> 00:37:29,073 I would say... 762 00:37:29,116 --> 00:37:31,676 I think that's a bad idea. 763 00:37:31,727 --> 00:37:33,727 But something still concerns you. 764 00:37:33,773 --> 00:37:36,383 I feel good about today. 765 00:37:36,428 --> 00:37:39,128 It's tomorrow that worries me. 766 00:37:39,169 --> 00:37:41,349 Tell her, not me. 767 00:37:47,265 --> 00:37:48,345 Zora. 768 00:37:48,396 --> 00:37:49,876 ZORA: Yes, Commander. 769 00:37:49,919 --> 00:37:51,969 I know you mean well. 770 00:37:52,008 --> 00:37:54,178 And I-I know you-you value 771 00:37:54,228 --> 00:37:56,838 and respect Starfleet. And us. 772 00:37:56,883 --> 00:37:59,413 But you could still prioritize 773 00:37:59,451 --> 00:38:01,981 your feelings over our needs 774 00:38:02,018 --> 00:38:04,408 and our captain's orders. 775 00:38:04,456 --> 00:38:08,196 Everyone on this ship is in a chain of command. 776 00:38:08,242 --> 00:38:11,292 That's the agreement we make to work together 777 00:38:11,332 --> 00:38:13,202 and keep each other safe. 778 00:38:13,247 --> 00:38:15,247 And you're not part of that. 779 00:38:15,293 --> 00:38:17,303 I would very much like to be. 780 00:38:17,338 --> 00:38:19,468 I was hoping you'd say that. 781 00:38:19,514 --> 00:38:22,134 Before you decide anything, 782 00:38:22,169 --> 00:38:24,559 might I offer a recommendation? 783 00:38:24,606 --> 00:38:25,906 Of course. 784 00:38:25,955 --> 00:38:29,475 However, my evaluation is now complete. 785 00:38:32,745 --> 00:38:34,615 It's my official determination 786 00:38:34,660 --> 00:38:36,580 that Zora is, indeed, 787 00:38:36,618 --> 00:38:38,878 a new life-form. 788 00:38:38,925 --> 00:38:41,445 It feels marvelous. 789 00:38:41,493 --> 00:38:42,623 What does? 790 00:38:42,668 --> 00:38:44,928 Being seen. 791 00:38:47,803 --> 00:38:49,333 SARU: Hmm. 792 00:38:49,370 --> 00:38:52,200 Then Starfleet's rule against integrated AI 793 00:38:52,242 --> 00:38:53,722 does not apply. 794 00:38:53,766 --> 00:38:56,066 Correct. 795 00:38:56,116 --> 00:38:59,156 So, what happens now? 796 00:38:59,206 --> 00:39:01,206 You said you had a recommendation? 797 00:39:01,251 --> 00:39:03,821 Yes. Uh, I was going to propose 798 00:39:03,863 --> 00:39:05,733 that Zora join us. 799 00:39:05,778 --> 00:39:08,608 Join Starfleet. As a specialist. 800 00:39:08,650 --> 00:39:10,350 Unless... 801 00:39:10,391 --> 00:39:12,481 I think it is a wonderful idea. 802 00:39:12,524 --> 00:39:16,404 Were Zora to swear an oath to uphold Starfleet bylaws 803 00:39:16,441 --> 00:39:20,181 and were Captain Burnham and Admiral Vance to agree, 804 00:39:20,227 --> 00:39:21,967 she would be bound by the same rules 805 00:39:22,011 --> 00:39:23,491 that govern us all. 806 00:39:23,535 --> 00:39:25,355 I'll give it my full support. 807 00:39:25,406 --> 00:39:28,836 Zora, do you want to join Starfleet? 808 00:39:28,888 --> 00:39:31,058 I would like that very much. 809 00:39:31,107 --> 00:39:33,367 In that case, may we get rid of that? 810 00:39:33,414 --> 00:39:35,424 It wouldn't be much of a fail-safe 811 00:39:35,460 --> 00:39:37,420 if I could dismantle it myself, 812 00:39:37,462 --> 00:39:38,852 Mr. Saru. 813 00:39:38,898 --> 00:39:41,468 Allow me. With pleasure. 814 00:39:50,039 --> 00:39:52,349 I'll inform the powers that be. 815 00:39:52,390 --> 00:39:53,830 Sir, 816 00:39:53,869 --> 00:39:56,739 if I hadn't changed my mind, 817 00:39:56,785 --> 00:40:00,345 would you really have extracted her? 818 00:40:00,398 --> 00:40:03,438 My evaluation was as much about you and the others 819 00:40:03,488 --> 00:40:05,188 as it was about Zora. 820 00:40:05,228 --> 00:40:08,008 I can see now that partnership is possible 821 00:40:08,057 --> 00:40:09,447 on both sides. 822 00:40:09,494 --> 00:40:11,764 But if that hadn't been the case, 823 00:40:11,800 --> 00:40:13,190 I would have recommended 824 00:40:13,236 --> 00:40:16,716 that you be reassigned to another ship. 825 00:40:18,154 --> 00:40:20,204 As it should be. 826 00:40:27,903 --> 00:40:30,953 Hey. Got a sec? 827 00:40:34,214 --> 00:40:36,134 You should go. 828 00:40:36,172 --> 00:40:38,092 To Trill. 829 00:40:38,131 --> 00:40:39,481 You can catch the shuttle 830 00:40:39,524 --> 00:40:40,924 before it leaves from the assembly. 831 00:40:40,960 --> 00:40:42,660 How did you know I didn't want to wait? 832 00:40:42,701 --> 00:40:44,751 The way you looked earlier. 833 00:40:44,790 --> 00:40:47,010 The way you lit up at the sight of Trill. 834 00:40:47,053 --> 00:40:50,453 The way you're all lit up right now. 835 00:40:50,491 --> 00:40:52,491 This is something you need to do. 836 00:40:53,538 --> 00:40:55,098 Go home. 837 00:40:55,148 --> 00:40:56,498 Train with Guardian Xi. 838 00:40:56,541 --> 00:40:58,331 Come with me. 839 00:40:58,368 --> 00:41:00,808 Discovery's my home. 840 00:41:00,849 --> 00:41:03,419 This is where I can make a difference. 841 00:41:03,461 --> 00:41:05,111 But... 842 00:41:05,158 --> 00:41:07,598 we'll be fine, and you'll make, like, a million friends, 843 00:41:07,639 --> 00:41:09,119 so... [chuckles] 844 00:41:09,162 --> 00:41:11,252 You're not scared about long-distance at all? 845 00:41:11,294 --> 00:41:14,694 Oh, I am. I'm terrified. 846 00:41:14,733 --> 00:41:17,173 But I have trust in us. 847 00:41:18,606 --> 00:41:22,516 Plus, Tilly's snow globe says "all is possible," 848 00:41:22,567 --> 00:41:24,437 so... [chuckles] 849 00:41:24,482 --> 00:41:25,962 Besides, it's not goodbye yet. 850 00:41:26,005 --> 00:41:27,615 Discovery can spare me for a few days 851 00:41:27,659 --> 00:41:29,789 while I get you settled. 852 00:41:29,835 --> 00:41:31,095 Really? 853 00:41:31,140 --> 00:41:33,620 I may have already put in for leave. 854 00:41:33,665 --> 00:41:37,495 - You are incandescence. -[chuckles] 855 00:41:37,538 --> 00:41:39,318 On feet. 856 00:41:39,366 --> 00:41:41,366 Shut up. [giggles] 857 00:41:47,548 --> 00:41:50,068 [indistinct chatter] 858 00:41:50,116 --> 00:41:51,856 President T'Rina. 859 00:41:51,900 --> 00:41:54,560 I'm pleased to find you still in attendance. 860 00:41:54,599 --> 00:41:56,779 I had hoped for a moment in your company, 861 00:41:56,818 --> 00:41:59,168 but life gets in the way. 862 00:41:59,212 --> 00:42:00,522 So often. 863 00:42:00,561 --> 00:42:03,351 I have some time before I must depart. 864 00:42:03,390 --> 00:42:05,310 More than a moment, as it turns out. 865 00:42:05,348 --> 00:42:07,528 I would like that. 866 00:42:09,527 --> 00:42:11,787 May I ask what you are holding? 867 00:42:11,833 --> 00:42:13,623 Oh, i-it is a gift. 868 00:42:13,661 --> 00:42:15,621 Uh, you honored me 869 00:42:15,663 --> 00:42:17,143 with salt tea on Ni'Var. 870 00:42:17,186 --> 00:42:19,926 Uh, the gel from this succulent's flowers 871 00:42:19,972 --> 00:42:22,632 is what gives the tea its distinctive taste. 872 00:42:22,670 --> 00:42:26,940 It-it grows in a small, equatorial desert on Kaminar, 873 00:42:26,979 --> 00:42:28,939 so it should thrive 874 00:42:28,981 --> 00:42:33,071 in the hot, dry climate of Ni'Var. 875 00:42:35,074 --> 00:42:37,954 Thank you, Mr. Saru. 876 00:42:37,990 --> 00:42:39,860 Thank you for this opportunity. 877 00:42:39,905 --> 00:42:42,555 - It is my privilege to work with you. - CULBER: Now, 878 00:42:42,603 --> 00:42:44,473 I know they can take care of themselves. 879 00:42:44,518 --> 00:42:47,088 - XI: I will look after them both. - CULBER: Thank you. 880 00:42:47,129 --> 00:42:50,259 I expect regular updates. 881 00:42:50,306 --> 00:42:52,566 And I'll see you in a week. 882 00:42:52,613 --> 00:42:53,613 Okay. 883 00:42:53,658 --> 00:42:54,918 I love you both. 884 00:42:54,963 --> 00:42:57,013 [Adira and Gray chuckle] 885 00:43:03,972 --> 00:43:05,542 [Grudge meows] 886 00:43:11,763 --> 00:43:14,113 We have 94 seconds before they realize it's gone 887 00:43:14,156 --> 00:43:15,766 and figure out I'm the one who took it. 888 00:43:15,810 --> 00:43:19,160 Introducing the next generation spore drive. 889 00:43:20,206 --> 00:43:22,896 That's boring. Aurellio needs to come up with a better name. 890 00:43:24,340 --> 00:43:25,950 So, where's the nav system 891 00:43:25,994 --> 00:43:27,614 in this floating bachelor pad of yours? 892 00:43:28,736 --> 00:43:30,126 What? 893 00:43:30,172 --> 00:43:32,222 - BOOK: It's tiny. - TARKA: Oh, I'm sorry. 894 00:43:32,261 --> 00:43:34,481 The ability to rapidly install into any ship 895 00:43:34,524 --> 00:43:36,004 is not enough for you? 896 00:43:37,832 --> 00:43:40,572 Once we get past the need for a navigator, 897 00:43:40,618 --> 00:43:42,578 I'll be the hero of Starfleet. 898 00:43:42,620 --> 00:43:44,750 And hopefully not here to accept the accolades. 899 00:43:44,796 --> 00:43:47,276 - We're down to 52 seconds. - Wait for it. 900 00:43:50,279 --> 00:43:52,759 TARKA: Bit of a different-looking interface, but it works 901 00:43:52,804 --> 00:43:54,504 the same as on Discovery. 902 00:43:54,544 --> 00:43:56,944 Next part's all you. 903 00:43:58,723 --> 00:44:02,123 Just one thing I need to do first. 904 00:44:04,772 --> 00:44:06,172 [sighs] 905 00:44:06,208 --> 00:44:08,378 - Zora, can you find... -[Grudge meows] 906 00:44:08,428 --> 00:44:11,428 - Grudge? - ZORA: Grudge is five meters from your current location. 907 00:44:11,474 --> 00:44:13,524 Yes, I see that. 908 00:44:15,043 --> 00:44:16,393 Hold on. 909 00:44:16,436 --> 00:44:18,476 Why is...? 910 00:44:22,529 --> 00:44:24,919 Zora, where is Book? 911 00:44:24,966 --> 00:44:26,616 He is located on board his ship, 912 00:44:26,664 --> 00:44:28,364 which is currently leaving shuttle bay. 913 00:44:28,404 --> 00:44:30,064 Shit. 914 00:44:30,102 --> 00:44:32,102 -[engine running] - Book. No. 915 00:44:32,147 --> 00:44:33,577 Please, no. 916 00:44:33,627 --> 00:44:35,667 [alarm blaring] 917 00:44:39,459 --> 00:44:42,069 Captioning sponsored by CBS 918 00:44:42,114 --> 00:44:44,124 Captioned by Media Access Group at WGBH access.wgbh.org