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Mr. Elbrun, one of the reasons I'm asking you to work closely

The possibility of an encounter with the Romulans

Although tedious, this endeavor

- But I'm gonna live? - No doubt about it.

But he is more comfortable with me, sir.

Then it's a race.

Maybe beyond the galaxy.

Do you wish to participate?

- But his judgment-- - Is precarious.

What do you mean?

- Aye, sir. - Excellent.

The Federation's finest specialist in communication

Your brain activity suggests you're coming out

during the attack

There is no sign of Tin Man or the Romulans, sir.

Their attack on us was incidental, captain.

and will soon result in a supernova.

I know. I know.

with greater speed and efficiency than stations used by the others.

the Romulans' weapons systems are now at full power.

- What sort of passenger? - DeSOTO: Mission specialist.

Tam Elbrun warned Tin Man.

I find that interesting.

But I think I understand you pretty well.

- Too much. - Tam?

That is correct, commander.

Captain, if Tam breaks down over there,

A confrontation between the Romulan warbird

You think a great deal about humanity.

A sort of prodigy.

We have partial failure of the main computer.

of an alternating cycle of expansion and collapse

- Picard to Tam Elbrun. - Captain?

is the first step toward planet colonization.