:20:01
We have no facts. We have to assume
that the explosion was an accident.
:20:09
I believe what happened
on the Horatio was sabotage.
:20:12
- But we can't be certain.
- Perhaps we can.
:20:15
I searched for abnormal patterns
in Starfleet's directives.
:20:20
I believe I have found just that.
:20:28
These are outposts and starbases
:20:30
where I've detected
unusual activity for a few months.
:20:34
What sort of activity?
:20:35
An uncustomary reshuffling of
personnel, usually in Command areas.
:20:40
The new officers
have frequent contact
:20:43
with the highest levels of Starfleet.
:20:45
Why hasn't anyone
discovered this before?
:20:49
The orders were given
with great subtlety.
:20:51
Starfleet's left hand did not know
what its right hand was doing.
:20:56
Can you speculate as to
the purpose of these reassignments?
:21:01
I believe it is a clandestine attempt
:21:03
to control vital sectors
of Federation territory.
:21:09
This could be a prelude
to an invasion.
:21:11
But who's behind it?
:21:13
There's insufficient data
to make an assessment.
:21:16
Do you suggest we warp over to HQ
:21:18
and demand to know what's going on?
:21:24
- Why not?
- Yes, why not?
:21:26
We're talking about a threat
to the future of the Federation.
:21:30
I don't think any of us can rest easy
until we've been to the source.
:21:37
Captain's personal log,
supplemental.
:21:39
While it is unusual for a starship
to return to Earth,
:21:42
we seem to have no other choice.
:21:45
I have apprised the remaining
bridge crew of our situation.
:21:49
Approaching Earth.
:21:51
- Standard orbit, Mr La Forge.
- Standard orbit, sir.
:21:57
- Any word from Starfleet Command?
- Nothing so far, sir.