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Worf: We have analyzed the Romulans' tricorder. They were scanning for signature particles of a compound called trilithium.
Riker: Trilithium?
Worf: Yes, an experimental compound the Romulans have been working on. Trilithium is a nuclear inhibitor. In theory, it could stop all fusion within a star. However, the Romulans never found a way to stabilize it.
Riker: Why would they look for it on a Federation observatory? That doesn't make any sense.
Worf: I do not know.
Riker: Have Geordi and Data go over with the next away team. Tell them to scan the observatory for trilithium.
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Geordi: Data, are you all right?
Data: I believe the emotion chip has overloaded my positronic relay.
Geordi: We'd better get you back to the ship.
[tapping his combadge]
Geordi: La Forge to Enterprise.
[getting static, he tries again]
Geordi: La Forge to Enterprise.
Dr. Soran: Gentlemen, is there a problem?
Geordi: Dr. Soran. Yeah. There seems to be some sort of dampening field in here. It's blocking our comm signal. Can you shut it off for us?
Dr. Soran: Of course, I'd be only too happy to.
[he backhands Geordi, knocking him out]
Data: [cowering as Soran aims a weapon at him] Please. Please. No. Do not... . do not hurt me. Please, please.
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