Star Trek: Voyager

Last time on Star Trek: Voyager...

Two more of the mutations have been discovered

in Spatial Grid 649.

Have their cortical nodes removed and analyzed.

I'm regenerating. This is only a dream.

You're not dreaming.

I brought you here.

This is Unimatrix Zero.

You used to come here,

before you escaped the collective.

Unimatrix Zero is real,

and so are the people who go there.

They need our help.

If we can't terminate their link...

then we'll simply have to pay them a visit.

The people there are vulnerable.

They don't have the ability to take action

in the real world.

We're going to give them that ability.

Tend to your own crew.

Stay away from things that don't concern you.

I'm afraid I can't do that.

We were more than friends, weren't we?

This is our target.

You'll keep a transporter lock on me.

Once I make it to the central plexus

and release the virus, you can beam me back.

In how many pieces?

Captain...

I expected something more cunning from you.

Their life signs are destabilizing.

And now the conclusion.

Lieutenant.

I'm all right.

You've been given a subvocal processor.

I can live with it.

The Captain?

We were separated.

I don't know where they took her.

We must proceed to the central plexus.

Time?

17 minutes.

We should have heard something by now.

Doctor?

Their higher brain functions are stable.

Cube's changing course.

New heading: 121 mark 6.

Matching course and speed.

The damage to their propulsion system is regenerating.

They'll be capable of transwarp in less than two hours.

I want you inside Unimatrix Zero.

When the virus is released,

your friends there will be the first to know.

Problem?

No...

but I wouldn't call them my "friends."

Acquaintances then.

If you're having issues with these people,

I suggest you set them aside.

Understood.

Tell your hunters to patrol the northeastern perimeter.

More drones were spotted there.

Understood.

Where's that virus you promised?

Captain Janeway's deploying it now.

Good.

The Borg have increased their attacks here.

They're identifying us one by one.

If you're looking for your mate,

he is not here.

He's not my mate.

He must not be regenerating.

That or he's dead.

He should have been here hours ago.

No one's seen him.

If he died in battle,

I'm sure it was honorable.

Here, help me.

It's obvious your heart is in conflict.

My heart is functioning perfectly.

Some advice from a warrior in the bedchamber

as well as the battlefield.

At times like these,

you must treat your heart as the enemy,

so you won't be distracted in battle.

I'll keep that in mind.

Has the virus been deployed?

I'm not sure.

Do you remember anything?

Your location? What ship you're on?

No, nothing.

The central plexus is through here.

Those must be the shield emitters

that Seven told us about.

We need to get through that hatch.

I'll attempt to deactivate him.

Captain.

What's left of her.

How are you holding up?

- Fine. - I can't access the plexus

without shutting down the power grid for this section.

That's bound to draw attention.

Is there another way in?

The primary access port.

I think it's isolated

from the main power grid.

Where is it?

About 30 meters from here.

Tuvok.

Commander.

I can hear the collective.

The neural suppressant must be wearing off.

I'll be all right.

I heard him...

the Vulcan...

but he's gone.

Why?

Why can't I hear the others?

Leave this one to me.

Comfortable?

Release me.

Easier said than done.

I think I designed this trap a little too well.

What are you doing out here?

Looking for you.

Korok was concerned.

That doesn't sound like Korok.

He said you were missing.

As you can see, I've been busy setting traps.

Not the most sophisticated technology.

Seems to work.

Hold on.

I should return to the camp, wait for word on the virus.

I'll go with you... in case you run into any more trouble.

As you wish.

I'm sure Korok will be glad to see me.

Tuvok...

Where are you, Tuvok?

Commander?

Stardate 38774...

Vulcanis Lunar Colony.

The time and place of my birth.

Recalling the details of my life helps me remain focused.

Captain, if I succumb to the collective,

I'll pose a security risk.

You must be prepared to deactivate me.

Without the Doctor's help, that could kill you.

Stay focused.

Stay Tuvok.

That's an order.

Captain, I've bypassed the access codes.

Welcome to the central plexus.

Tuvok...

Where are you, Tuvok?

Busy?

What's on your mind?

The away team.

The plan was to give them two hours.

It's been 2%.

Doctor's keeping an eye on them.

We'll give it a little more time.

Unfortunately, not everything goes according to plan.

You know, it occurs to me that, with you in command,

and Tuvok off the ship,

that makes me Acting First Officer,

technically speaking.

What's your point?

Well, it's my duty to give you an opinion,

and in my opinion,

I think we should pull them out now before it's too late.

I appreciate your diligence...

but I've made my decision.

We wait.

How long?

A day? A week?

As long as it takes to complete the mission.

This mission isn't worth their lives.

You've made your point.

Apparently not.

Lieutenant.

A First Officer could get in a lot of trouble

for talking to his Captain that way.

Well, I've learned from the best.

I appreciate your concerns, Tom, but I need your support on this.

Aye, sir.

Download the virus.

Tuvok...

My daughter's name is Asil.

She was born...

In the city of T'Paal.

We share your memories.

You are part of us now.

Don't resist.

There's a problem with Commander Tuvok.

His synaptic pathways are destabilizing.

If I decide to move in closer,

I assume my First Officer would concur.

You assume correctly.

We have to get out of this chamber

and contact Voyager.