Captain's Starlog,
March 21, 2153.
After three days exploring
an uninhabited planet,
Commander Tucker and I have
been called back to Enterprise
to greet an unexpected visitor.
Maybe you were light-headed
from the altitude.
I didn't slip.
That overhang gave way
the moment I put my foot on it.
I walked on the same
rocks you did.
Well, maybe you loosened them.
You do weigh a few
kilos more than I do.
Report.
They dropped out of
warp 30 minutes ago
and the pilot sent a
brief audio message.
He insisted on speaking
with you right away.
Any idea what he wants?
He wouldn't say,
but I did manage to
find his ship design
in the Vulcan database.
It's Tellarite.
T'Pol's mentioned them.
Open a channel.
This is Jonathan Archer
of the Enterprise.
What can I do for you?
You can start by telling me
what you're doing here.
I didn't get your name.
Captain Skalaar
of the Tellarite
Mining Consortium.
We're studying this planet.
I have three science teams
on the surface.
We're also here
for a little shore leave.
Shore leave?
Vacation.
It's been a while
since we've had
a chance to relax.
In that case, I recommend
you visit the equatorial range.
The view from the north
summit is inspiring.
You've been here before?
Many times.
I prefer to think of it
as my own personal retreat.
You mustn't leave
until you've experienced
the hydrothermal pools
of Ren-gham. Mmm...
Where are they?
The polar island chain,
227 kilometers
from the southern tip
of the Rykos shoreline.
Look for the pyroclastic
debris field
then follow the lava tubes...
Sounds like
we could use a guide.
I'd be happy to show you.
Sure we're not intruding?
Not at all.
I'll meet you at your
Starboard Docking Port.
I'll help you plan
your shore leave.
T'Pol says they're not
the most agreeable species.
Apparently they enjoy
a good argument.
It's considered a sport
on their planet.
I've got an old girlfriend
this guy might like to meet.
♪ It's been a long road ♪
♪ Getting from there to here ♪
♪ It's been a long time ♪
♪ But my time is finally near ♪
♪ And I will see my dream
come alive at last ♪
♪ I will touch the sky ♪
♪ And they're not gonna
hold me down no more ♪
♪ No, they're not gonna
change my mind ♪
♪ 'Cause I've got faith ♪
♪ Of the heart ♪
♪ I'm going where my heart
will take me ♪
♪ I've got faith to believe ♪
♪ I can do anything ♪
♪ I've got strength
of the soul ♪
♪ No one's gonna bend
or break me ♪
♪ I can reach any star ♪
♪ I've got faith ♪
♪ I've got, I've got, I've got ♪
♪ I've got faith ♪
♪ Faith of the heart. ♪
I'm picking up
weapons fire on E-Deck.
Starboard airlock.
Send a security team.
Bridge to Captain Archer.
The Tellarite ship's
trying to undock
with the seals locked.
Engage the emergency clamps.
He's going to warp.
Pursuit course.
He's disabled our
starboard nacelle.
We can't follow him, sir.
Get those teams up
from the surface.
We're having trouble
isolating his signature.
He must have done
something to mask it.
How long
until we have warp drive?
Less than an hour.
I'm on my way to the Bridge.
Acknowledged.
I'm afraid you're not
going anywhere for the moment.
We brought a stowaway with us...
A rather unusual microbe.
Is it contagious?
I'll have to run
some more tests.
To be safe, we should
both go through Decon.
What do you want?
I asked you a question.
I'd stay clear
of those emitters,
if I were you.
The very latest technology.
I installed them last month.
I doubt this ship of yours
will be a match for Enterprise.
I've taken
appropriate countermeasures.
We won't be seeing
any more of your starship.
I want to know
where you're taking me.
My crew's not going
to give up until they find me.
If you take me back,
I'd be willing to forget
this ever happened.
You can either be quiet
or spend the rest
of this trip unconscious.
Which do you prefer?
Hmm. This microbe is more
resilient than I thought.
It doesn't seem to be vulnerable
to theta radiation.
Perhaps you can
increase the dosage.
That wouldn't be advisable.
We'd both suffer permanent
cellular damage.
There must be something
else you can try.
Decon gel E may
neutralize the microbe,
but it will be several hours
before we know if
it's effective.
I can't stay here
several hours.
You have little choice.
This organism appears
to be infectious
and humans would be far more
vulnerable to it than you or I.
Commander Tucker
is quite capable.
If he needs your help,
he knows where to find you.
Fortunately,
no one else
on the surface was exposed
to the microbe.
I suspect you and I
were contaminated
when we climbed
into the second ravine.
Considering the quantity
of fauna down there,
I'm not at all surprised.
We were probably infected
by the marsupials I found.
I told you to leave them alone.
Their saliva is
a natural anticoagulant.
I couldn't return
to the ship without a sample.
I could use your assistance.
I wasn't aware
a curtain was installed.
Not everyone's comfortable
with the idea of disrobing
in front of others.
An odd attitude for a physician.
It's a characteristic
of Denobulan males.
We're more inhibited
than our women.
It's, uh, well, led
to a number of awkward moments.
The Starfleet physical
was an experience
I never hope to repeat.
If you wouldn't mind.
The sensors are picking up
a faint warp signature.
Can you get a fix on it?
Bearing 071 mark 32.
It's erratic, but it matches
our Tellarite friend.
Set a course.
Maximum warp.
You're speaking
on a secure channel.
I'm trying
to reach Captain Goroth.
It's very important
that I speak with him.
We're attempting
to transfer you. Stand by.
This is Goroth.
What do you want?
I have the fugitive.
He's in your custody?
He's standing about
five meters from me.
You'll be pleased to know
he's still alive.
I'm bringing him
to Kronos as we agreed.
No. I'm transmitting
rendezvous coordinates.
Be there in two days.
I trust you'll have
the full payment.
You'll get what was promised.
Pleasure doing business
with you, Captain.
As always.
How much are they paying you?
You mentioned the Klingon
homeworld, Kronos.
I assume this has something
to do with my escaping prison.
You don't even know
what I'm accused of.
You're right,
and I don't care to.
The signature's holding steady.
Looks like he's orbiting
a G-type star.
Go to Tactical Alert.
Appears to be
a beacon of some kind.
It's generating a warp signature
identical to the Tellarite's.
A decoy.
Anything on sensors?
We're gonna have
to start all over.
We're getting
too much interference
from that device.
It's throwing off our scans.
Then get rid of it.
With pleasure, sir.
I have no idea
what the Klingons
are paying you,
but whatever it is,
Starfleet will double it.
I don't take bribes
from criminals.
I'm not a criminal.
Klingon Judiciary
says that you are.
My crime was helping
a ship full of refugees.
Well, that was
very noble of you.
You'll think twice
before doing that again.
It's pretty clear I'm never
going to get the chance.
I was sentenced to life
in prison on Rura Penthe.
Ever heard of it?
I'm familiar with Rura Penthe.
The Magistrate
isn't going to be so lenient
next time.
I'll probably be ex*cuted.
That's not my concern.
You don't care
that you're sending
an innocent man to his death?
I've captured dozens
of fugitives.
Every one of them claimed
to be an innocent man.
If the Klingons wanted them,
they probably were.
You don't have to do this!
Goroth already knows
you're aboard.
If I don't deliver you,
he'll offer a reward
for both of us.
I've learned never
to cross a Klingon.
It must be difficult...
working for people like them.
I don't answer to those savages.
I work for myself.
That's not how it looks
from in here.
If you knew how much
they were paying me,
you'd understand.
This has nothing
to do with you.
I'm sure you're not
a bad person.
Just an unlucky one.
You are making it difficult
to meditate.
You've developed a slight fever.
And I'm also reading
elevated dopamine levels.
The microbe may be affecting
your limbic system.
I can't concentrate
under these conditions.
I don't mean to be intrusive...
The Captain's been abducted.
He may even be dead.
My place is on the Bridge.
Subcommander!
Where are you going?
Open it!
You'll spread the infection.
I'll go to my quarters!
If I seal off the
ventilation system,
it should minimize the
risk of exposing anyone.
Your quarters are on C-Deck.
By the time you reach them,
you'll contaminate
half the ship.
Unlock this door.
I gave you a direct order.
I'm sorry, but I can't obey it.
I can have you
court-martialed.
I doubt that very...
Open it!
I apologize.
I am having trouble
suppressing my emotions.
We'll know in a few hours
whether the gel is working.
Until then... perhaps
a mild sedative may help.
The Klingons are paying
9,000 darseks.
That's more than enough
to get Tezra back.
You're not being realistic.
I already have the human
in custody.
The reward is guaranteed.
You've made this promise before.
In two days, you'll see
I'm telling the truth.
Even if you get the money,
which I doubt,
it wouldn't change my decision.
Do you want
to scrub plasma injectors
the rest of your life?
I'm giving you a chance to...
Oh...
Who's Tezra?
Tezra's not a person.
It's a cargo ship.
Far more impressive
than this antique.
You're going to use the reward
to buy your ship back?
You'd be wise to keep quiet.
The Klingons pay me the same
whether you're alive or dead.
A vessel's approaching.
I wouldn't get too optimistic.
It's not your starship.
You have something I want.
Always one step
behind me, eh, Kago?
Drop out of warp
and surrender the prisoner.
Why would I do that?
Don't force me to take action.
Goroth told you where I was,
didn't he?
You had two months
to find the human.
Goroth contacted me
because you obviously
weren't going to succeed.
You're incompetent!
If I was incompetent,
Archer would be aboard
your ship, wouldn't he?
The human... now.
Or what?
You'll destroy my shuttle?
Can't collect on Archer
if he's a cloud of vapor.
You may want to hold on
to something.
Let me out.
I can help you.
You must think I'm a fool.
You can't maneuver the ship
and make repairs
at the same time.
I'm a pilot!
Let me take the helm.
If you try
to escape...
This is the warp field
regulator...
the impulse throttle.
Navigation sensors?
There!
There's an L-Class planet
in this system.
I'm taking us out of warp.
What?
We can't outrun him,
but he may not
be able to navigate
as well as we can
in the planet's atmosphere.
This ship wasn't designed
for these maneuvers.
We've lost the aft cannons.
What about forward cannons?
Still on line.
What are these?
Subspace beacons.
They generate
a false warp signature.
I used one of them
to evade your vessel.
Get ready to launch them.
What good will that do?
He's flying on sensors
just like we are.
He'll only have
a one in three chance
of targeting us.
Ready.
Now.
We knocked out his engine.
He's making
an emergency landing.
Don't celebrate yet.
Our reactor's leaking.
The warp drive's off-line.
I'm never going to make
the rendezvous.
Isn't that a shame?
The reactor
also powers life support.
Then you'd better get to work.
It can only be accessed
from the outer hull.
Then we should set down here.
But Kago's on the surface.
We'll land 1,000 kilometers
away.
What are you doing?
You said we'd need
another treatment.
Not for three hours.
Is there any harm
in starting now?
I can apply it myself.
Thank you.
Perhaps you need
another sedative.
Rest is not what I need.
Subcommander, this behavior
is hardly appropriate.
My name is T'Pol.
You don't find me attractive?
Of course I do, but
that is not the issue.
I'm familiar with
Denobulan sexuality.
I know that your marriages
aren't exclusive.
You and I are colleagues.
It's against regulations.
Starfleet regulations.
There's no reason
to be restrained
by human morality.
It's obvious you're not well.
Please.
You have no idea
what you're denying yourself.
Your endorphin and hormonal
levels are dangerously high.
You don't understand.
I'm not ill.
These are hardly
normal readings.
They're normal for a Vulcan
in my condition.
You know what's wrong with you?
It's not something
we discuss with others.
I believe it's time for
you to amend that policy.
You have my assurance it
will remain between us.
We call it the Pon farr,
the cycle of mating.
Have you gone
through this before?
It's not time.
It's possible the infection
acted as a catalyst.
What caused it doesn't matter.
If I don't mate with a male,
Vulcan or otherwise, I'll die.
That ship you mentioned,
the Tezra,
sounds pretty important to you.
More than you know.
If Kago collects the reward,
he'll probably waste it
on Orion sl*ve girls.
Not me.
I'm going to do something useful
with it.
I don't understand
why you want a cargo ship.
Doesn't seem practical
in your line of work.
You think I've been
chasing fugitives
my entire life?
No, once I get the money,
I'll have enough to pay off
the impound fees.
I'll be a freighter Captain
again.
My Helmsman used to run freight.
Two of you would probably
have a lot to talk about.
The Tezra isn't like
any other cargo ship.
She was the first of her class,
the fastest ever built.
She could haul
a million metric tons
at warp 4.5.
Even your starship
isn't capable of that.
I retrofitted her
engines myself.
You never told me
why it was impounded.
My brother and I were hauling
a shipment of fire salt.
I thought I could trim two
or three days off our journey
by cutting across
the most insignificant corner
of Klingon space.
I learned very quickly
there's no such thing
as an insignificant corner
of Klingon space.
We were lucky to escape
with our lives.
Though we did pay a price.
They took your ship.
And its cargo, too.
My brother never forgave me.
I've been trying to find a way
to get the Tezra back
ever since.
What are you doing?!
Did you really think
I wanted this engine fixed?
You're taking me to be ex*cuted.
Don't worry.
We'll meet Goroth on time.
Feeling any better?
I'm hungry.
Our meals will be here soon.
I wasn't referring to food.
I'm working as quickly as I can.
This serum should help alleviate
most of your symptoms.
There's a far simpler treatment.
I'd prefer to explore a more
conventional approach.
You have the cure.
It's unethical for you
to withhold it, Doctor.
This mating cycle of yours
was artificially induced.
We can't be certain
that a... physical
encounter would help.
I'm willing to try.
Subcommander...
Don't be frightened.
I won't hurt you.
You are disturbing my serum.
Obviously, you need
to be sedated again.
No more hyposprays!
One of us should
probably answer that.
It could be news
about the Captain.
This is Phlox.
Anyone hungry in there?
I brought you some supper.
Just in the nick of time,
Commander.
It would be best
if you remained here.
How are you two holding up?
Well enough.
Have you been able
to locate Captain Archer?
We're tracking another
warp signature.
Hopefully this one's
the real thing.
Are those the ones you wanted?
Yes. Thank you.
Is that food?
Yeah.
I had Chef make you some...
Is she all right?
She's developed a slight fever,
nothing to be concerned about.
Bridge to Commander Tucker.
Go ahead.
We're approaching
the coordinates.
On my way.
Call if you need anything.
What have you got?
Two matching warp signatures,
both in the upper atmosphere.
More subspace beacons.
There is a ship on the surface.
It seems to have suffered
engine damage.
But it's not Tellarite.
Bio-signs?
One.
Open a channel.
Yes.
Sorry to bother you,
but we're looking
for a Tellarite shuttle.
Have you seen one?
How much did the Klingons
offer you?
Klingons?
Look...
there must be some sort
of misunderstanding here.
We're looking for our Captain.
Your Captain,
he's got a price on his head.
He's probably halfway
to Klingon space by now.
Travis, how close are we
to Klingon space?
Less than six light-years.
If that Tellarite's looking
to collect some kind of reward,
we better find him
before he gets there.
Set a course.
Take us back to warp.
Aye, sir.
What are you doing here?
I need your help.
You shouldn't have brought him.
You think I would've come
here if I had a choice?
I need an antimatter injector.
And I suppose you have
no way of paying for it.
Do you know who this is?
He's the only prisoner who's
ever escaped from Rura Penthe.
The Klingons are offering
a fortune to get him back.
Tell him.
Tell him!
If I give you the injector,
you have to promise
never to come back here.
Of course I'm coming back.
You're going to be
my First Officer.
That was years ago.
I work here now.
Scrubbing plasma injectors?
Is that how you want
your children to see you?
It's better than
hunting criminals.
You think that I enjoy
spending my time
with vermin like him?
I have work to do.
Please, don't turn your back
on me again.
We can reclaim the Tezra.
You won't want that ship
after you see it.
Why not?
The Klingons cannibalized her.
Every power relay,
every conduit.
The engines?
They're gone.
I'll give you the injector.
But after that,
I want you to leave.
What do you plan to do now?
Get that injector
and install it.
And then?
I suppose you'll turn me over
to the Klingons.
I'll be... disemboweled
with one of those nasty-looking
swords of theirs.
And you'll collect
your 9,000 darseks.
But it won't get you
the Tezra back.
What are you trying to say?
The Klingons took your
freighter, your livelihood...
damaged your relationship
with your brother.
And what do you get in exchange?
9,000 darseks.
Doesn't seem like
a very fair trade to me.
What choice do I have?
I told you, if I let you go,
they'd k*ll me.
Maybe not.
Have you ever been aboard
Goroth's ship?
Twice. Why?
Tiar merra...
tiar merra...
tiar merra...
I beg your pardon?
Let me out.
You know I can't do that.
The heat!
It's unbearable!
If I lower the temperature,
the serum will start to congeal.
I don't want your serum!
Open the door!
I assure you you're going
to feel much better
in just a few minutes.
Open it!
This will only take a moment.
Your biochemical imbalance
is growing worse.
If we don't treat
it now, the damage
to your limbic system
could be irreversible.
You said it yourself, T'Pol.
It could k*ll you!
Stay away from me.
One injection,
that's all I ask.
Very well.
You're free to go.
4-2-8-6-4.
That's the locking code.
Denobulan medical ethics
prevent me from treating
patients against their will.
4-2-8-6-4!
Phlox to the Bridge.
Tucker here.
You may want to evacuate D-Deck.
She's still in this section.
The doctor says
she's irrational,
so use caution.
Yes, sir.
Malcolm!
I need your assistance.
We've been very worried
about you, Subcommander.
Let's get you back
to the doctor.
I can't return to the doctor.
He's refusing to treat me.
How long has it been?
I beg your pardon?
Since you've mated?
I've seen the way
you look at me...
on the Bridge.
Why don't we discuss
this in Decon?
My quarters would be
more comfortable.
Dr. Phlox was very insistent.
Follow me, Subcommander.
Tiar merra!
Welcome!
The Empire never forgets
its enemies.
Taka!
What about my payment?
6,000 darseks.
We agreed to nine.
Did we?
That's blood money, Skalaar.
Hope you enjoy it.
We're being hailed, Commander.
It's the Tellarite ship.
What?
Put him through.
I've got them.
Bearing 226 mark 71.
Set a course.
Go to Tactical Alert.
Where do you think
you'll go, human?!
There isn't a planet within
50 light-years!
He won't get far.
Drop out of warp.
Should I charge weapons?
No. I want him alive.
I see him.
800,000 kilometers.
What about the Klingons?
They're closing in on him.
They're charging weapons.
Return fire!
Deploy the grappler!
They're not making it easy.
Malcolm?
I'm doing the best I can, sir.
Their w*apon ports
are heavily shielded.
Got it.
Bring him in!
Their weapons are down.
The pod?
Safe and sound.
Launch Bay 2.
Let's get the hell out of here.
You'll be pleased
to know the microbe's
been eliminated
from your system.
Your premature
mating cycle has ended.
Did I do anything inappropriate?
I've had patients
treat me far worse.
Did we?
Oh, Denobulan males
aren't comfortable
discussing such topics.
I'd appreciate it
if you didn't mention this
to anyone.
I'd never violate
a patient's privacy.
Rough ride?
What's the status
of the Klingons?
We damaged their port nacelle.
They're limping back to Kronos.
Where's T'Pol?
Uh, she's in Decon
with Dr. Phlox.
What happened?
It's a long story.
You're being hailed, Captain.
I see you made it back safely.
Do you think the Klingons know
you gave me that lock pick?
I don't see why they would.
What are you going to do
with your reward?
I'm not sure.
If you know of
an old freighter for sale...
I'll keep my eyes open.
Be careful, Captain.
It's likely the Klingons
will double their bounty.
I hope you won't be the one
to collect it.
No promises.
02x25 - Bounty
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Set in the 22nd century, a hundred years before the events of The Original Series, it follows the adventures of the Enterprise, Earth's first starship capable of traveling at warp five, as it explores the galaxy and encounters various alien species.
Set in the 22nd century, a hundred years before the events of The Original Series, it follows the adventures of the Enterprise, Earth's first starship capable of traveling at warp five, as it explores the galaxy and encounters various alien species.