1 00:00:02,040 --> 00:00:06,400 Commander's log, stardate 48959.1 . 2 00:00:06,519 --> 00:00:10,760 lt is with mixed emotions that l record my final Commander's log. 3 00:00:10,880 --> 00:00:15,079 The last three years have been my most demanding and rewarding. 4 00:00:15,199 --> 00:00:19,000 l only hope that the future will hold even greater challenges. 5 00:00:19,119 --> 00:00:22,719 There's something l've wanted to say to you for a long time. 6 00:00:22,839 --> 00:00:27,800 Now that l have the chance, l'm going to make it short and simple. 7 00:00:31,679 --> 00:00:34,960 Congratulations, Captain Sisko. 8 00:00:39,279 --> 00:00:43,480 Does another pip on your collar mean l can't disagree with you any more? 9 00:00:43,600 --> 00:00:47,640 - lt just means l'm never wrong. - We'll see about that. 10 00:00:47,759 --> 00:00:51,280 Curzon would have been proud of you, but not as proud as l am. 11 00:00:51,399 --> 00:00:54,359 That means a lot to me, Dax. 12 00:00:55,719 --> 00:01:00,039 Though l don't fully understand this obsession with rank and title, 13 00:01:00,159 --> 00:01:02,920 if anyone deserves to be promoted, it's you. 14 00:01:04,040 --> 00:01:05,560 Thank you, Constable. 15 00:01:06,319 --> 00:01:10,479 As someone who is obsessed with rank, congratulations, Captain. 16 00:01:10,599 --> 00:01:13,519 That goes for me too, Captain. 17 00:01:13,640 --> 00:01:17,799 - This calls for a toast. - Better not be from a replicator. 18 00:01:17,919 --> 00:01:22,360 Chateau Cleon, 2303. l already put it on your account. 19 00:01:23,359 --> 00:01:26,639 - Can l? - l guess a sip won't hurt. 20 00:01:28,040 --> 00:01:30,120 Well... 21 00:01:30,239 --> 00:01:34,319 Here's to the newest and best captain in Starfleet. 22 00:01:34,440 --> 00:01:37,719 All l can say is, it's about time. 23 00:01:37,840 --> 00:01:40,560 - Here, here. - Cheers. 24 00:01:40,679 --> 00:01:43,040 That's enough. 25 00:01:45,440 --> 00:01:47,439 Thanks for coming, Ambassador. 26 00:01:49,760 --> 00:01:53,560 Those pips look good on you, Captain. 27 00:01:53,680 --> 00:01:57,359 To be honest, l'm not really here for the ceremony. 28 00:01:57,479 --> 00:02:01,320 l had that feeling. What can l do for you? 29 00:02:01,440 --> 00:02:04,800 Our reports indicate there's been a coup d'état 30 00:02:04,920 --> 00:02:06,839 on the Tzenkethi homeworld. 31 00:02:06,960 --> 00:02:09,520 l doubt anyone will miss the Autarch. 32 00:02:09,639 --> 00:02:12,800 l know l won't. 33 00:02:14,240 --> 00:02:17,000 lt's too early to tell who's in control, 34 00:02:17,120 --> 00:02:19,280 but we don't want to take chances. 35 00:02:19,399 --> 00:02:23,160 We need to remind the Tzenkethi that the Federation is committed 36 00:02:23,279 --> 00:02:25,319 to protecting our colonies. 37 00:02:25,439 --> 00:02:28,919 - You want to show the flag. - Exactly. 38 00:02:31,039 --> 00:02:34,479 The Defiant will leave in two days on a week-long patrol. 39 00:02:34,600 --> 00:02:37,119 l'll be coming along. 40 00:02:37,240 --> 00:02:41,439 l'm looking forward to seeing the Defiant in operation. 41 00:02:41,560 --> 00:02:44,599 You won't be disappointed. She's a fine ship. 42 00:02:44,720 --> 00:02:49,720 With a fine crew. What do you say we get back to the party? 43 00:02:49,840 --> 00:02:55,159 {y:i}For he's a jolly good fellow 44 00:02:55,280 --> 00:02:58,759 {y:i}For he's a jolly good fellow 45 00:02:58,879 --> 00:03:01,920 {y:i}Which nobody can deny 46 00:03:02,039 --> 00:03:06,399 - Hip-hip! - Hooray! 47 00:03:26,120 --> 00:03:30,240 l want a complete overhaul of the deflector shield generators. 48 00:03:30,360 --> 00:03:33,919 Take on a full complement of photon torpedoes. 49 00:03:34,039 --> 00:03:36,719 lf the Tzenkethi start any trouble, we'll be ready. 50 00:03:36,839 --> 00:03:38,559 l don't doubt it, Chief. 51 00:04:01,199 --> 00:04:02,919 Captain? 52 00:04:19,879 --> 00:04:22,759 Getting jumpy in your old age, O'Brien. 53 00:06:20,079 --> 00:06:23,879 My son thinks l should say something profound on this occasion. 54 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:27,319 He even offered to write me a statement. 55 00:06:27,439 --> 00:06:29,440 l told him l'd take care of it, 56 00:06:29,559 --> 00:06:32,400 but the only thing l can think of is: 57 00:06:32,519 --> 00:06:36,439 Begin Captain's log, stardate 48960.9. 58 00:06:38,000 --> 00:06:39,999 Have you told her yet? 59 00:06:40,120 --> 00:06:42,160 Told who? 60 00:06:42,279 --> 00:06:46,400 Captain Yates. About your promotion. 61 00:06:46,519 --> 00:06:50,160 l barely had time to send my father a transmission. 62 00:06:50,279 --> 00:06:53,279 l don't even know where Kasidy is. 63 00:06:53,399 --> 00:06:57,119 She's hauling a load of duridium ore to Solais V. 64 00:06:57,240 --> 00:06:59,920 You could contact her on subspace. 65 00:07:00,039 --> 00:07:02,999 l'd rather tell her in person. 66 00:07:03,120 --> 00:07:05,160 When's she due back? 67 00:07:05,279 --> 00:07:07,160 - About a month. - A month! 68 00:07:07,279 --> 00:07:11,160 There's nothing worse than a long-distance relationship. 69 00:07:11,279 --> 00:07:13,279 l wouldn't call it a relationship, Dax. 70 00:07:13,399 --> 00:07:15,839 l've only taken her out once. 71 00:07:15,960 --> 00:07:17,360 OK, twice. 72 00:07:17,479 --> 00:07:19,480 The exact figure is three times. 73 00:07:19,600 --> 00:07:22,240 She's quite an interesting woman. 74 00:07:22,359 --> 00:07:26,120 A little opinionated, but she has a nice sense of humour. 75 00:07:26,239 --> 00:07:27,880 And? 76 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:30,559 What do you want me to tell you, Dax? 77 00:07:30,679 --> 00:07:34,999 That you miss her, that you can't wait to see her. 78 00:07:35,119 --> 00:07:37,600 l don't know. Anything. 79 00:07:37,719 --> 00:07:41,640 Kira, O'Brien, Bashir. They're all dying of curiosity. 80 00:07:41,759 --> 00:07:44,559 l have to tell them something. 81 00:07:44,680 --> 00:07:48,399 Fine. You tell them when she gets back, 82 00:07:48,520 --> 00:07:51,399 l'm going to take her to the holosuite 83 00:07:51,519 --> 00:07:56,399 and we're going to watch the seventh game of the 1 964 World Series. 84 00:07:56,519 --> 00:07:58,480 You do like her. 85 00:08:00,200 --> 00:08:03,240 - Captain on the bridge. - Ambassador. 86 00:08:05,040 --> 00:08:08,240 - All stations report. - Helm ready. 87 00:08:08,359 --> 00:08:11,079 - Weapons ready. - Communications system standing by. 88 00:08:11,200 --> 00:08:13,239 Engines on-line. 89 00:08:13,360 --> 00:08:17,959 - Release docking clamps. - Docking clamps released. 90 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:22,000 - Engage thrusters. - Clearing the station. 91 00:08:22,120 --> 00:08:24,679 Lay in a course for the Tzenkethi border. 92 00:08:24,800 --> 00:08:28,159 - Aye, aye, Captain. - Engage. 93 00:09:02,720 --> 00:09:05,919 Hello. Who's there? 94 00:09:38,080 --> 00:09:39,839 Julian! 95 00:09:39,960 --> 00:09:44,120 - You called me, Chief? - Why didn't you answer me? 96 00:09:44,240 --> 00:09:49,159 - l had this spanner in my mouth. - What are you doing here? 97 00:09:49,280 --> 00:09:54,679 Connecting my new diagnostic console to the medical bay's power grid. 98 00:09:54,799 --> 00:09:57,799 Just putting my engineering extension courses to work. 99 00:09:57,919 --> 00:09:59,879 You have your hands full. 100 00:10:00,000 --> 00:10:05,000 - Oh. Where are you going now? - l'm done. 101 00:10:34,280 --> 00:10:37,320 Not bad for an extension course. 102 00:10:56,559 --> 00:10:58,759 You wanted to see me, sir? 103 00:10:58,880 --> 00:11:03,240 Yes, Commander. lt's about Ambassador Krajensky. 104 00:11:03,359 --> 00:11:05,240 Please. 105 00:11:05,359 --> 00:11:09,440 l know Starfleet doesn't intend this to be a combat mission, 106 00:11:09,559 --> 00:11:14,679 but l want to make sure the ambassador is kept out of harm's way. 107 00:11:14,799 --> 00:11:19,439 lf hostilities occur, l'll see the ambassador is escorted off the bridge. 108 00:11:19,559 --> 00:11:22,720 - He won't like it. - l won't let that bother me. 109 00:11:22,839 --> 00:11:26,319 Very good, Commander. That'll be all. 110 00:11:31,960 --> 00:11:33,999 Captain. 111 00:11:34,799 --> 00:11:39,919 l just want to say that l agree with what Chief O'Brien said. 112 00:11:40,040 --> 00:11:43,759 About your promotion. lt's about time. 113 00:11:43,879 --> 00:11:48,120 l appreciate the sentiment, but it doesn't change anything. 114 00:11:48,240 --> 00:11:51,080 l have the assignment l want, the crew l want. 115 00:11:51,200 --> 00:11:53,840 The rank doesn't make much difference. 116 00:11:53,960 --> 00:11:56,520 You'd be surprised. 117 00:11:56,640 --> 00:12:01,240 People don't enter Starfleet to become commanders or admirals. 118 00:12:01,360 --> 00:12:05,359 lt's the captain's chair that everyone has their eye on. 119 00:12:05,479 --> 00:12:07,759 That's what l wanted, 120 00:12:07,880 --> 00:12:11,200 but you don't get to be a captain wearing a gold uniform. 121 00:12:11,320 --> 00:12:15,480 You could always transfer from Security to Command. 122 00:12:16,999 --> 00:12:20,840 Then who would protect the ambassador? 123 00:12:22,919 --> 00:12:25,279 Dismissed, Mr Eddington. 124 00:12:26,119 --> 00:12:28,120 Thank you, sir. 125 00:12:34,320 --> 00:12:37,720 Captain's log, stardate 48962.5. 126 00:12:37,839 --> 00:12:39,840 We are 1 2 hours from the border. 127 00:12:39,960 --> 00:12:43,840 l haven't been in this area since the last Federation-Tzenkethi war. 128 00:12:43,960 --> 00:12:48,880 Being here brings back a lot of memories, most of them bad. 129 00:12:49,759 --> 00:12:54,080 We're receiving a priority one distress signal from Barisa Prime. 130 00:12:54,199 --> 00:12:56,279 Put it through. 131 00:12:56,400 --> 00:12:59,679 ...under heavy fire from Tzenkethi warships. 132 00:12:59,799 --> 00:13:03,159 Can anyone hear me? This is... 133 00:13:05,320 --> 00:13:08,559 - Constable? - We've lost contact. 134 00:13:08,679 --> 00:13:11,200 Try to re-establish. 135 00:13:15,480 --> 00:13:18,919 lt's no use, Captain. They're gone. 136 00:13:25,359 --> 00:13:27,519 Captain's log, supplemental. 137 00:13:27,639 --> 00:13:31,519 We've been unable to re-establish contact with Barisa Prime. 138 00:13:31,639 --> 00:13:35,720 l've no choice but to assume we are at war with the Tzenkethi. 139 00:13:35,839 --> 00:13:38,719 Set a course for Barisa Prime. 140 00:13:38,840 --> 00:13:42,040 l want continual scans for Tzenkethi ships. 141 00:13:42,159 --> 00:13:45,159 Constable, let Starfleet Command know what happened. 142 00:13:45,280 --> 00:13:48,559 Major, what other starships are in this sector? 143 00:13:48,680 --> 00:13:53,679 The closest is the Ulysses. They're in the Helaspont Nebula. 144 00:13:53,799 --> 00:13:58,279 That puts them 20 hours away at maximum warp. 145 00:13:58,400 --> 00:14:02,159 Transmit a message to Captain Entebe on the Ulysses. 146 00:14:02,280 --> 00:14:04,959 l can't get through to Starfleet. 147 00:14:05,080 --> 00:14:10,679 There seems to be a power fluctuation in the communications system. 148 00:14:10,799 --> 00:14:14,639 The problem must be in the transceiver assembly. 149 00:14:14,760 --> 00:14:17,399 l need that system back on-line. 150 00:14:17,519 --> 00:14:21,879 - Lieutenant, l could use some help. - Major, take the helm. 151 00:14:33,759 --> 00:14:38,200 What do you make of this? l've never seen anything like it. 152 00:14:38,320 --> 00:14:41,960 lt's spreading through the system like a parasite. 153 00:14:42,080 --> 00:14:45,679 lt's linked to key points within the transceiver. 154 00:14:45,800 --> 00:14:48,119 We'd better get it out of there. 155 00:14:49,359 --> 00:14:52,240 A force field. 156 00:14:52,360 --> 00:14:55,279 - Come on. - Where are we going? 157 00:14:55,399 --> 00:14:59,679 To check the other command systems. l have a bad feeling about this. 158 00:15:10,359 --> 00:15:13,520 These things are all over the ship? 159 00:15:13,640 --> 00:15:17,079 They've attached themselves to the communication relays, 160 00:15:17,199 --> 00:15:20,720 the transporter, the deflector shield grid. 161 00:15:20,839 --> 00:15:23,200 Almost every critical system. 162 00:15:23,320 --> 00:15:26,919 ls there any way to get past the force fields? 163 00:15:27,039 --> 00:15:30,039 We're still working on it. 164 00:15:32,440 --> 00:15:36,839 l guess the question is, how did they get aboard? 165 00:15:36,960 --> 00:15:39,960 Or should l say, who placed them here? 166 00:15:40,079 --> 00:15:44,399 l don't know who did it, but it happened after we left the station. 167 00:15:44,519 --> 00:15:48,399 l ran a check before our departure. They weren't there then. 168 00:15:48,519 --> 00:15:52,960 Which means someone aboard this ship is a saboteur. 169 00:15:53,080 --> 00:15:55,559 We've got 4 7 people on board. 170 00:15:55,679 --> 00:16:00,279 Any of them could have planted those devices. 171 00:16:01,440 --> 00:16:03,360 Chief? 172 00:16:04,359 --> 00:16:07,240 lt's nothing, sir. Not even worth mentioning. 173 00:16:07,360 --> 00:16:11,479 lt doesn't sound like you're too sure about that. 174 00:16:11,600 --> 00:16:16,199 l saw someone crawling about in one of the Jefferies tubes the other day. 175 00:16:16,319 --> 00:16:19,720 - Who? - lt was Julian. 176 00:16:19,840 --> 00:16:23,760 He was connecting a medical console to the power grid. 177 00:16:23,879 --> 00:16:27,760 Which is right next to the communications relay. 178 00:16:27,879 --> 00:16:31,240 Are you accusing Julian of sabotage? 179 00:16:31,359 --> 00:16:36,960 No one's accusing anyone of anything. But l want to talk to Julian. 180 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:40,400 Wait. l think l have a better idea. 181 00:16:42,800 --> 00:16:46,240 This crew has been through a lot together. 182 00:16:46,359 --> 00:16:49,640 l would trust any one of you with my life. 183 00:16:49,760 --> 00:16:54,399 But after looking at the evidence, there's only one conclusion l can draw. 184 00:16:54,520 --> 00:16:58,199 Someone on this ship is guilty of sabotage. 185 00:17:02,800 --> 00:17:06,320 The Constable and l can begin questioning the crew. 186 00:17:06,439 --> 00:17:09,239 That won't be necessary. Lieutenant. 187 00:17:09,359 --> 00:17:13,680 We found one of the devices planted in the warp plasma conduit. 188 00:17:13,800 --> 00:17:16,359 Whoever put it there 189 00:17:16,480 --> 00:17:19,599 would have been exposed to tetryon particles. 190 00:17:19,720 --> 00:17:23,200 Those particles would still be detectable on the saboteur? 191 00:17:23,319 --> 00:17:27,159 Yes, but not for much longer. They dissipate quickly. 192 00:17:27,280 --> 00:17:30,760 You're going to scan the crew for tetryon particles? 193 00:17:30,880 --> 00:17:34,720 - Starting with the senior staff. - O'Brien and l scanned positive 194 00:17:34,839 --> 00:17:37,880 since we opened the warp core controls. 195 00:17:37,999 --> 00:17:41,640 You realise that if no one else tests positive... 196 00:17:41,759 --> 00:17:45,839 We'll be the prime suspects. Yes, we know that. 197 00:17:45,960 --> 00:17:48,240 We might as well get started. 198 00:17:59,319 --> 00:18:03,000 - You're clean. - l'm glad to hear it. 199 00:18:03,119 --> 00:18:06,000 Might as well do me next. 200 00:18:20,000 --> 00:18:22,119 You're OK, too. 201 00:18:24,559 --> 00:18:26,799 Julian. 202 00:18:26,920 --> 00:18:28,839 Of course. 203 00:18:46,999 --> 00:18:49,720 - Nothing. - You sound relieved. 204 00:18:49,839 --> 00:18:52,920 l am. You were in that conduit the other day. 205 00:18:53,040 --> 00:18:55,040 Ambassador, if you please. 206 00:18:55,160 --> 00:18:59,279 - l wasn't in a conduit. - l saw you there. 207 00:19:12,240 --> 00:19:14,560 lt's a changeling. 208 00:19:27,519 --> 00:19:31,200 We've cloaked. Lieutenant, bring us out of warp. 209 00:19:31,319 --> 00:19:36,319 Full stop, now. Deploy security teams immediately. 210 00:19:36,439 --> 00:19:40,640 l want that changeling found before he can do any more damage. 211 00:19:40,759 --> 00:19:43,039 The helm's not responding. 212 00:19:43,160 --> 00:19:46,319 l can't deactivate the cloaking device. 213 00:19:46,440 --> 00:19:48,720 The phaser banks are charging. 214 00:19:48,840 --> 00:19:52,119 We've got photon torpedoes ready to launch. 215 00:19:52,240 --> 00:19:55,640 The ship's no longer under our control. 216 00:20:02,759 --> 00:20:07,079 Our security teams have gone over every centimetre of the ship, 217 00:20:07,200 --> 00:20:11,599 questioned every crew member. We still haven't found the changeling. 218 00:20:11,720 --> 00:20:14,720 Could he have been transported off the ship? 219 00:20:14,839 --> 00:20:16,839 At warp? lt's unlikely. 220 00:20:16,960 --> 00:20:20,520 But with Dominion technology, l suppose it's possible. 221 00:20:20,640 --> 00:20:23,519 He's still here. 222 00:20:26,360 --> 00:20:30,400 He won't leave until he's completed his mission. 223 00:20:30,519 --> 00:20:34,600 lt looks like the Dominion is hoping to start a war 224 00:20:34,720 --> 00:20:38,119 between the Federation and the Tzenkethi. 225 00:20:38,240 --> 00:20:41,640 The Tzenkethi are doing a good job of that by themselves. 226 00:20:41,759 --> 00:20:45,519 The transmission from Barisa Prime could have been faked 227 00:20:45,640 --> 00:20:49,359 using the device we found in the communications relay. 228 00:20:49,479 --> 00:20:54,759 ln fact, our entire mission could have been engineered by the Dominion. 229 00:20:54,880 --> 00:20:57,959 We've been all over this ship 230 00:20:58,079 --> 00:21:03,160 and we have not seen a trace of the real Ambassador Krajensky. 231 00:21:03,279 --> 00:21:07,039 He was probably replaced before we left the station. 232 00:21:07,160 --> 00:21:10,680 Maybe the real ambassador never came to Deep Space 9. 233 00:21:10,799 --> 00:21:13,640 Everything he told us could have been a lie. 234 00:21:13,759 --> 00:21:18,560 The Tzenkethi coup d'état, the threat of an attack. 235 00:21:18,680 --> 00:21:20,760 And now here we are, 236 00:21:20,879 --> 00:21:24,519 armed for battle and heading into Tzenkethi space. 237 00:21:24,640 --> 00:21:27,640 lf we can't stop this ship before we cross the border, 238 00:21:27,759 --> 00:21:30,799 we may cause a war rather than prevent one. 239 00:21:30,920 --> 00:21:34,400 Which is no doubt what my people are hoping for. 240 00:21:34,519 --> 00:21:38,479 A war would destabilise the Alpha Quadrant, 241 00:21:38,600 --> 00:21:42,599 making it that much easier for the Dominion to move in. 242 00:21:42,719 --> 00:21:44,720 lf the sensors were on-line, 243 00:21:44,839 --> 00:21:47,640 it would be easier to track down the changeling. 244 00:21:47,759 --> 00:21:49,599 l'm not sure they'd help. 245 00:21:49,720 --> 00:21:53,639 lf you scan me while l'm a rock, you'll detect a rock. 246 00:21:53,760 --> 00:21:58,960 l can't duplicate a humanoid perfectly, but l'm guessing he can. 247 00:21:59,079 --> 00:22:03,239 We scanned Krajensky. He registered as human. 248 00:22:03,359 --> 00:22:08,079 The changeling could be anything or anyone on this ship. 249 00:22:08,200 --> 00:22:11,000 We have to narrow his options. 250 00:22:11,119 --> 00:22:15,640 Confine all non-essential personnel to their quarters. 251 00:22:15,760 --> 00:22:18,799 Doctor, review all the tricorder readings. 252 00:22:18,920 --> 00:22:23,079 See if you can find anything. And take some security with you. 253 00:22:23,200 --> 00:22:26,400 From here on, no one is to be left alone. 254 00:22:30,999 --> 00:22:34,479 We have seven hours before we enter Tzenkethi space. 255 00:22:34,599 --> 00:22:38,200 l want that changeling found before then. 256 00:22:38,319 --> 00:22:41,240 No matter how many precautions we take, 257 00:22:41,359 --> 00:22:43,359 he could replace any one of us. 258 00:22:43,480 --> 00:22:46,160 We won't know it until it's too late. 259 00:22:53,599 --> 00:22:58,919 Hopefully this will be over soon and you'll be able to return to duty. 260 00:23:02,880 --> 00:23:05,199 Let's go. 261 00:23:21,599 --> 00:23:24,199 This may take a while. 262 00:23:27,759 --> 00:23:30,760 Keep your phasers on stun and stay calm. 263 00:23:30,880 --> 00:23:34,599 l don't want anyone shooting one of us by mistake. 264 00:23:37,479 --> 00:23:40,759 - l can't interest you in one? - l don't use them. 265 00:23:40,880 --> 00:23:45,839 No changeling has ever harmed another. l'd hate to be the first. 266 00:23:45,960 --> 00:23:50,160 lf we don't stop that changeling, no one will escape unharmed. 267 00:23:50,280 --> 00:23:53,519 - lncluding you. - You may be right. 268 00:23:53,640 --> 00:23:57,319 But l've been a security officer most of my humanoid existence. 269 00:23:57,440 --> 00:24:01,559 l've never found it necessary to fire a weapon or take a life. 270 00:24:01,680 --> 00:24:04,119 l don't intend to start now. 271 00:24:04,240 --> 00:24:08,599 This is O'Brien. l need a security team in the engine room. 272 00:24:14,119 --> 00:24:18,160 lt must have been the changeling. l went down the hall. 273 00:24:18,279 --> 00:24:21,799 - When l came back... - She has a severe concussion. 274 00:24:21,919 --> 00:24:24,880 We've got to get her to the medical bay. 275 00:24:28,079 --> 00:24:30,920 Stay here with the Chief. 276 00:24:32,599 --> 00:24:35,480 Damage control team, report to the Engine Room. 277 00:24:35,599 --> 00:24:37,200 Aye, sir. 278 00:24:47,280 --> 00:24:49,999 Dax is still unconscious. 279 00:24:50,119 --> 00:24:53,760 She should be all right in a day or two, but until then... 280 00:24:53,880 --> 00:24:56,639 ls there any way to speed up the process? 281 00:24:56,760 --> 00:25:01,400 l could use a neural stimulator but that might cause brain damage. 282 00:25:03,799 --> 00:25:08,560 Chief O'Brien is going to have to regain control of the ship without her. 283 00:25:08,679 --> 00:25:11,880 l'm afraid so. l should get back to my patient. 284 00:25:17,280 --> 00:25:21,519 The changeling's clever. Taking Dax out makes O'Brien's job harder. 285 00:25:22,839 --> 00:25:24,799 One thing's for sure. 286 00:25:24,919 --> 00:25:28,759 We're not going to start a war with the Tzenkethi. 287 00:25:28,879 --> 00:25:32,880 lf O'Brien can't regain control before we cross the border, 288 00:25:33,000 --> 00:25:36,400 l'll have no choice but to destroy the Defiant. 289 00:25:45,760 --> 00:25:50,920 Find the changeling and stop him before he can do any more damage. 290 00:25:51,039 --> 00:25:53,200 We'll break into two-person teams, 291 00:25:53,319 --> 00:25:56,999 each armed with phaser rifles. 292 00:25:57,119 --> 00:26:00,599 We've reconfigured the rifles to fire an energy pulse. 293 00:26:00,720 --> 00:26:04,479 Phasers are set low enough to prevent damaging equipment, 294 00:26:04,599 --> 00:26:07,999 but high enough to affect the changeling. 295 00:26:08,119 --> 00:26:10,239 The changeling could be hiding anywhere. 296 00:26:10,359 --> 00:26:12,640 He could look like anything. 297 00:26:12,759 --> 00:26:16,760 We're going to have to sweep the ship with phaser fire. 298 00:26:16,880 --> 00:26:19,799 Every conduit, every corridor. 299 00:26:19,920 --> 00:26:23,479 lf he's out there, we'll find him. 300 00:26:23,600 --> 00:26:27,199 - Any questions? - What if he's not out there? 301 00:26:27,319 --> 00:26:30,000 What if he's one of us? 302 00:26:30,119 --> 00:26:34,560 Everyone will be in teams. Keep your partner in sight at all times. 303 00:26:34,679 --> 00:26:37,119 lf we see anyone without a partner? 304 00:26:37,240 --> 00:26:39,440 Escort them to the brig. 305 00:26:40,680 --> 00:26:42,400 Let's go. 306 00:27:00,160 --> 00:27:04,200 - Let's go. - After you. 307 00:27:04,319 --> 00:27:08,119 - Don't you trust me? - No, l don't. 308 00:27:09,559 --> 00:27:12,079 l know exactly how you feel. 309 00:27:14,200 --> 00:27:16,199 Follow me. 310 00:27:38,440 --> 00:27:42,319 - Don't you ever sweat? - No, l don't. 311 00:27:44,200 --> 00:27:48,359 lt's the modified phaser beam. lt's heating up the air. 312 00:27:49,879 --> 00:27:54,239 This would be a lot easier if we knew where he was hiding. 313 00:27:54,359 --> 00:27:57,040 Where would you be if you were him? 314 00:27:57,159 --> 00:27:59,599 l wouldn't know. l'm not him. 315 00:28:02,280 --> 00:28:04,959 He is one of your people. 316 00:28:05,080 --> 00:28:09,000 Can't you try to anticipate his next move? 317 00:28:09,119 --> 00:28:11,520 l've thought about it, 318 00:28:11,640 --> 00:28:16,880 but the truth is l don't understand my people all that well. 319 00:28:19,119 --> 00:28:22,839 - That's too bad. - Yes, it is. 320 00:28:22,959 --> 00:28:25,640 For all of us. 321 00:28:46,920 --> 00:28:49,599 Watch my back. 322 00:29:10,960 --> 00:29:14,480 On three. One, two... 323 00:29:24,559 --> 00:29:28,079 The changeling is in Jefferies tube 7 A, 324 00:29:28,200 --> 00:29:31,600 heading to the lower deck. l'm in pursuit. 325 00:29:56,040 --> 00:29:59,119 The changeling. He's right over there. 326 00:30:01,920 --> 00:30:05,320 Put your phaser down. lt's me, Kira. 327 00:30:05,440 --> 00:30:09,960 We got separated. The next thing l know, he opens fire. 328 00:30:10,080 --> 00:30:14,359 You're the changeling. l saw you go around the corner. 329 00:30:14,480 --> 00:30:16,960 l didn't see anyone. 330 00:30:17,079 --> 00:30:20,679 Maybe he morphed into the ventilation system. 331 00:30:20,800 --> 00:30:23,519 Or maybe he didn't. 332 00:30:23,640 --> 00:30:26,839 - You may be the changeling. - Keep back. 333 00:30:26,959 --> 00:30:30,239 Both of you put your weapons down. 334 00:30:32,240 --> 00:30:35,599 - l can't do that, Captain. - You heard him. 335 00:30:42,999 --> 00:30:45,400 What happened? 336 00:30:45,519 --> 00:30:48,520 How long have the two of you been apart? 337 00:30:48,640 --> 00:30:52,240 - At least a minute. - Then we've got a problem. 338 00:30:52,360 --> 00:30:57,559 Any of us could be the changeling. You, Kira, Eddington, even me. 339 00:30:58,559 --> 00:31:01,520 - Not you. - What do you mean? 340 00:31:01,640 --> 00:31:03,720 You're bleeding. 341 00:31:05,799 --> 00:31:09,560 l cut my hand when the changeling attacked me. 342 00:31:09,680 --> 00:31:13,640 When blood leaves a humanoid body, it's still blood. 343 00:31:13,759 --> 00:31:16,559 When part of me separates from my body... 344 00:31:16,679 --> 00:31:20,079 lt reverts back to a gelatinous state. 345 00:31:23,400 --> 00:31:26,319 - Sisko to Bashir. - This is Bashir. 346 00:31:26,439 --> 00:31:29,799 Doctor, meet us in the mess hall immediately. 347 00:31:38,480 --> 00:31:40,920 This shouldn't take long. 348 00:31:58,960 --> 00:32:02,800 - Satisfied? - So far. 349 00:32:02,919 --> 00:32:06,200 - Who's next? - l'll go. 350 00:32:28,119 --> 00:32:32,999 l'd say the Major is exactly who she appears to be. 351 00:32:33,119 --> 00:32:36,640 Try not to look so surprised. 352 00:32:39,920 --> 00:32:44,200 There isn't any point obtaining a sample from the Constable. 353 00:32:44,319 --> 00:32:47,520 l guess that just leaves the three of us. 354 00:32:47,639 --> 00:32:50,359 Let's get this over with. 355 00:33:18,479 --> 00:33:21,359 You'd better come with us. 356 00:33:28,040 --> 00:33:31,240 This is ridiculous. l'm not the changeling. 357 00:33:31,359 --> 00:33:35,440 lf l were, don't you think l'd put up more of a fight? 358 00:33:37,479 --> 00:33:40,599 - lnside. - You're making a mistake. 359 00:33:40,719 --> 00:33:43,680 Do as he says. 360 00:33:45,440 --> 00:33:48,119 Would someone please get me out of here? 361 00:34:02,439 --> 00:34:07,319 Bridge to Captain Sisko. Sir, we're entering Tzenkethi space. 362 00:34:23,760 --> 00:34:27,360 - Any sign of Tzenkethi ships? - Sensors detect nothing. 363 00:34:27,479 --> 00:34:32,440 We've altered course. Our new heading is 0-1 -5, mark 4-7. 364 00:34:33,280 --> 00:34:36,800 We're headed for the Tzenkethi settlement on M'kemas lll. 365 00:34:36,919 --> 00:34:40,640 How long before we're in weapons' range? 366 00:34:41,639 --> 00:34:43,960 1 2 minutes. 367 00:34:50,159 --> 00:34:53,199 Computer, this is Captain Benjamin Sisko. 368 00:34:53,320 --> 00:34:58,840 lnitiate auto-destruct sequence. Authorisation Sisko Alpha One Alpha. 369 00:34:59,880 --> 00:35:04,079 ldentity confirmed. Additional authorisation required. 370 00:35:16,239 --> 00:35:18,880 This is First Officer Kira Nerys. 371 00:35:18,999 --> 00:35:23,199 Auto-destruct authorisation Kira Beta Two Beta. 372 00:35:23,999 --> 00:35:27,680 ldentity confirmed. Auto-destruct sequence armed. 373 00:35:30,679 --> 00:35:33,999 Set the countdown for 1 0 minutes from my mark. 374 00:35:34,119 --> 00:35:38,400 Authorisation Sisko 1 -5 Destruct. 375 00:35:44,040 --> 00:35:45,999 Mark. 376 00:35:46,119 --> 00:35:50,919 Sequence initiated. Auto-destruct in nine minutes, 55 seconds. 377 00:36:01,559 --> 00:36:04,640 - Sisko to O'Brien. - O'Brien here. 378 00:36:04,760 --> 00:36:08,400 l could use some good news right now, Chief. 379 00:36:08,520 --> 00:36:11,920 l think l may be able to shut down the force fields 380 00:36:12,040 --> 00:36:14,959 and access the sabotaged systems. 381 00:36:15,080 --> 00:36:18,159 The problem is we may lose our force fields. 382 00:36:18,280 --> 00:36:22,879 - Auto-destruct in seven minutes. - How long will it take? 383 00:36:22,999 --> 00:36:26,280 l guess it'll have to be less than seven minutes. 384 00:36:26,400 --> 00:36:29,400 That'd be my suggestion. Sisko out. 385 00:36:29,519 --> 00:36:32,639 - How's Lieutenant Dax? - Still unconscious. 386 00:36:32,760 --> 00:36:36,520 The changeling gave her enough sedative to keep her under for days. 387 00:36:36,639 --> 00:36:38,999 She'll be out for another few hours. 388 00:36:39,120 --> 00:36:42,519 - l wish l could do more. - You've done all you can. 389 00:36:42,640 --> 00:36:45,959 Now it's up to Chief O'Brien. 390 00:36:51,479 --> 00:36:54,679 Auto-destruct in six minutes. 391 00:36:54,800 --> 00:36:57,960 All right, we're almost there. 392 00:36:58,079 --> 00:37:00,719 When we set this device off, 393 00:37:00,840 --> 00:37:04,519 we may lose the protective field around the warp core. 394 00:37:04,639 --> 00:37:07,760 lf that happens, this room will heat up fast. 395 00:37:07,880 --> 00:37:10,679 Give the warp core a wide berth 396 00:37:10,799 --> 00:37:13,760 or you'll get a dose of radiation poisoning. 397 00:37:17,759 --> 00:37:21,000 - Where's the changeling? - We haven't seen him. 398 00:37:25,599 --> 00:37:30,000 - Wait. lt's me, Odo. - You don't say. 399 00:37:33,320 --> 00:37:38,159 Chief, remember the last time we went kayaking in the holosuites? 400 00:37:38,280 --> 00:37:41,800 - You had lamb stew for lunch. - That's right. 401 00:37:41,920 --> 00:37:45,999 But you forgot to bring a fork. Anyone could have got that information. 402 00:37:46,120 --> 00:37:48,760 Auto-destruct in five minutes. 403 00:37:48,880 --> 00:37:52,680 You'd better make a decision. We're running out of time. 404 00:37:53,840 --> 00:37:58,760 l've more important things to do than play choose the changeling. 405 00:37:58,880 --> 00:38:01,679 Keep the phaser on both of them. 406 00:38:08,999 --> 00:38:12,960 The shuttlebay doors are sealed. We have no way out. 407 00:38:13,080 --> 00:38:15,760 Weapons are charged and ready to fire. 408 00:38:15,880 --> 00:38:19,560 Tactical systems are programming an attack on the settlement. 409 00:38:25,439 --> 00:38:29,280 - Chief, what are you doing? - Auto-destruct in four minutes. 410 00:38:29,400 --> 00:38:32,039 You'll see. 411 00:38:36,119 --> 00:38:37,760 Now. 412 00:38:39,120 --> 00:38:41,439 Warp core field breach. 413 00:38:41,560 --> 00:38:44,800 Engine room will be sealed in 1 0 seconds. 414 00:38:44,919 --> 00:38:47,959 Shut down the main power grid. 415 00:38:49,920 --> 00:38:51,840 No! 416 00:38:53,999 --> 00:38:56,239 Engine room sealed. 417 00:39:03,559 --> 00:39:07,639 Why are you protecting these solids? You don't belong with them. 418 00:39:07,760 --> 00:39:11,640 - You belong with us. - Auto-destruct in three minutes. 419 00:39:11,760 --> 00:39:15,120 Let go. Don't you see? You've lost. 420 00:39:15,239 --> 00:39:19,439 lt's too late for you to help them, but not to help yourself. 421 00:39:19,560 --> 00:39:23,719 Link with me, Odo. We can escape together. 422 00:39:24,599 --> 00:39:28,800 l don't think so. 423 00:39:41,479 --> 00:39:44,360 Auto-destruct in two minutes. 424 00:39:45,440 --> 00:39:48,719 You've got to regain control of the ship. 425 00:39:53,159 --> 00:39:55,759 Odo. 426 00:39:59,880 --> 00:40:02,559 l never wanted to harm you. 427 00:40:33,760 --> 00:40:36,479 - O'Brien to Bridge. - Go ahead, Chief. 428 00:40:36,599 --> 00:40:40,840 l've restored control to the helm. She's all yours, Captain. 429 00:40:40,960 --> 00:40:45,000 Take us away from the settlement. End auto-destruct sequence. 430 00:40:45,119 --> 00:40:48,280 Authorisation Sisko Omega 1 -7 Abort. 431 00:40:48,399 --> 00:40:51,360 This is Kira Nerys, First Officer. l concur. 432 00:40:51,480 --> 00:40:54,679 Auto-destruct sequence aborted. 433 00:40:54,800 --> 00:40:58,519 The phaser banks are powering down. 434 00:40:58,640 --> 00:41:01,320 Take us home, Major. 435 00:41:03,799 --> 00:41:08,040 Captain's log, supplemental. We've returned to the station. 436 00:41:08,159 --> 00:41:10,959 l'm concerned about my chief of security, 437 00:41:11,079 --> 00:41:14,119 who hasn't said a word since we left Tzenkethi space. 438 00:41:14,239 --> 00:41:17,759 The real Ambassador Krajensky was on his way to Risa 439 00:41:17,880 --> 00:41:21,119 for an extended vacation. He never arrived. 440 00:41:21,239 --> 00:41:25,599 Starfleet Security believes he's been kidnapped or possibly killed. 441 00:41:26,760 --> 00:41:31,359 - What about the coup on Tzenkethi? - lt never happened. 442 00:41:32,320 --> 00:41:36,199 Starfleet Command wants a detailed report from each of us. 443 00:41:38,679 --> 00:41:41,360 - Odo, are you all right? - l'm fine. 444 00:41:43,840 --> 00:41:47,199 - l hope l'm not interrupting. - Not at all. 445 00:41:50,800 --> 00:41:53,999 Captain, there's something you need to know. 446 00:41:57,199 --> 00:42:01,319 The changeling, before he died, 447 00:42:01,440 --> 00:42:04,199 he whispered something to me. 448 00:42:04,320 --> 00:42:07,159 Go on. 449 00:42:07,280 --> 00:42:09,400 He said, 450 00:42:10,640 --> 00:42:15,040 'You're too late. We are everywhere.'