Threshold Line-by-Line

[Orac]

Kim: That means we just have to set up a depolarization matrix around the fuselage.

 

[Kertrats47]

PARIS: That's it! Neelix, you're a genius.

 

[Soaraway]

(Paris and Kim leave.)
NEELIX: I have no idea what they just said.
(Neelix takes a biscuit from the plate that Torres found in the kitchen.)

 

[Orac]

[Later in the Briefing room]

Paris [on monitor]: Warp 9.92. The pylons are secure. Everything looks good. 9.97, 8, 9. Warp 10!

 

[Athena28]

TORRES: You've crossed the threshold. You've done it. And there's been no damage to the nacelles.

 

[Soaraway]

Captain Janeway: When you came to me a month ago and said you had a way to cross the transwarp threshold, I thought it was more of a fantasy than a theory. Congratulations to all of you.

 

[Oddish]

TORRES: "So we can try a manned test flight?"

 

[Soaraway]

Captain Janeway: What's your flight plan?

 

[Orac]

Paris: I'll bring the shuttle up to speed. The second I cross the threshold, I'll cut the engines, drop out of warp and come about.

 

[Oddish]

KIM: "After that, we'll analyse the shuttle's sensor logs. Once we know it's safe to travel at transwarp, we'll try a more extended flight."

 

[Orac]

Chakotay: To be honest, it's almost frightening. Up till now, it's all been theory. I never thought it would actually happen. Are we ready for it?

 

[Soaraway]

Captain Janeway: In the last couple of centuries, we've always managed to use new technologies wisely. I'm confident this time won't be any different. Besides, there's no way to put the genie back in the bottle. All we can do now is keep moving forward, carefully. Well, good luck, Mister Paris. If this works, you'll be joining an elite group of pilots. Orville Wright, Neil Armstrong, Zefram Cochrane and Tom Paris.

 

[Orac]

Paris: I kind of like the way that sounds.

 

[Kor]

Captain Kathryn Janeway of the Federation starship Voyager: I thought you might.

 

[Orac]

[Later in Paris' quarters]

(Paris is relaxing in his luxurious dressing gown when the doorbell rings.)

Paris: Come in. Oh, Captain. I, er..

 

[Soaraway]

Captain Janeway: At ease, Mister Paris. I know it's late.

 

[Orac]

Paris: Can I get you anything?

 

[Hopeful Romantic]

JANEWAY: No, thank you.

 

[mattman8907]

PARIS: Now, why do I get the feeling this isn't just a social call?

 

[Orac]

Janeway: I've just spoken to the Doctor, and it's his opinion that we let Ensign Kim make the test flight.