"Body and Soul" Line-by-Line

Maybe it’s a problem with the com system.

 

Bridge to Captain Picard.

 

Go ahead.

 

We are getting unusual readings twenty thousand kilometres off the starboard bow.

 

On our way. Report.

 

Sensors didn't detect the phenomenon until we were almost on top of it, sir.

 

It is a highly localized distortion of the space-time continuum.

 

On screen.

 

Back us off Ensign, nice and slow.

 

Aye sir. Captain, manoeuvring thrusters are not responding.

 

The distortion field is fluctuating.

 

All main systems just went down. Power levels are dropping rapidly.

 

Red alert!

 

There is an energy build up in the distortion field.

 

We have to get out of here now.

 

Picard: Really? I thought we'd stay and watch while any energy field builds up right in front of us.

 

^ A new challenger emerges.

Captain, something is emerging.

 

Shields up. Evasive maneuver.

 

Shields inoperative.

 

The helm's not responding.