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Miracle Worker: The Art of Exaggeration
James T. Kirk
How much refit time before we can take her out again?
Montgomery Scott
Eight weeks, sir, but ye don't have eight weeks, so I'll do i for ye in two.
Kirk
Mr. Scott, have you always multiplied your repair estimates by a factor of four?
Scott
Certainly, sir. How else can I keep my reputation as a miracle worker?
Kirk
Your reputation is secure, Scotty.
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Activating Transwarp Drive Sequence
Computer
Transwarp drive, maximum velocity in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.
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A Meeting of Intergalactic Strangers
Alien
To your planet, welcome.
Leonard McCoy
I think that's my line, stranger.
Alien
Oh, forgive. I here am new but you are known, being McCoy from Enterprise.
McCoy
You have me at a disadvantage, sir.
Alien
I name not important. You seek I. Message received. Available ship stands by.
McCoy
How much and how soon?
Alien
How soon is now. How much is where.
McCoy
Somewhere in the Mutara Sector.
Alien
Ah, Mutara restricted! Take permits many! Money more.
Alien
Place you name, money I name, otherwise bargain no.
McCoy
All right, damn it! It's Genesis! The name of the place we're going is Genesis!
Alien
Genesis?!
[loudly]
McCoy
Yes, Genesis! How can you be deaf, with ears like that?!
Alien
Genesis allowed is not! Is planet forbidden!
McCoy
Look, my backwards friend: Genesis may be "planet forbidden", but I'm damn well going t—
Federation security officer
Sir, I'm sorry, but your voice is carrying. I don't think you want to be discussing this subject in public.
[interrupting]
McCoy
I'll discuss what I like! And who in the hell are you?
Security officer
Could I offer you a ride home, Dr. McCoy?
McCoy
Where's the logic in offering me a ride home, you idiot? If I wanted a ride home, would I be trying to charter a space flight? How in the hell do you know who I am?
[Alien growls.]
Security officer
Federation Security, sir. You're gonna get a nice long rest, doctor.
[shows ID; McCoy tries to nerve pinch him but fails]
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Conflict Over the Genesis Device
Kruge
I've come a long way for the power of Genesis, and what do I find? A weakling human, a Vulcan boy, and a woman.
Saavik
My lord, we are survivors of a doomed expedition. This planet will destroy itself in hours. The Genesis experiment is a failure.
Kruge
A failure? The most powerful destructive force ever created. You will tell me the secret of the Genesis torpedo.
Saavik
I have no knowledge.
Kruge
Then I hope pain is something you enjoy. I ordered no interruptions!
[his communicator alerts]
Torg
But sir, a Federation starship is approaching!
Kruge
Bring me up!
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Conflict Over Genesis and Its Consequences
Kruge
Genesis. I want it!
James T. Kirk
Beam the Vulcan up and we'll talk.
Kruge
Give me what I want and I'll consider it.
Kirk
You fool! Look around you! The planet's destroying itself!
Kruge
Yes! Exhilarating, isn't it?
Kirk
If we don't help each other, we'll die here!
Kruge
Perfect! Then that's the way it shall be!
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The Value of Individual Sacrifice
Spock
My father says that you have been my friend. You came back for me.
James T. Kirk
You would have done the same for me.
Spock
Why would you do this?
Kirk
Because the needs of the one outweighed the needs of the many.
Spock
I have been...and ever shall be...your friend.
Kirk
Yes. Yes, Spock!
Spock
The ship, out of danger?
Kirk
You saved the ship. You saved us all. Don't you remember?
Spock
Jim. Your name is Jim.
Kirk
Yes!
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Teamwork and Recognition in Uncertain Times
James T. Kirk
Scotty, as good as your word.
[as ''Excelsior''<nowiki />'s warp drive fails]
Montgomery Scott
Aye, sir. The more they overthink the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain. Here, Doctor, souvenirs from one surgeon to another.'. I took them out of her main transwarp computer drive.
[he hands McCoy some microchips]
Leonard McCoy
Nice of you to tell me in advance.
Kirk
That's what you get for missing staff meetings, Doctor. Gentlemen, your work today has been outstanding. I intend to recommend you all for promotion. (wry tone) In whatever fleet we end up serving. Best speed to Genesis.
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The Journey Forward in Exploration
Miscellany
...and the Adventure continues...
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A Father's Desperate Plea for His Son
T'Lar
Sarek, child of Skon, child of Solkar, the body of your son breathes still. What is your wish?
Sarek
I ask for fal-tor-pan, the refusion.
T'Lar
What you seek has not done since ages past, and then only in legend. Your request is not logical.
Sarek
Forgive me, T’Lar. My logic...is uncertain...where my son is concerned.
T'Lar
Who is the keeper of the katra?
Leonard McCoy
I am: McCoy, Leonard H., son of David.
T'Lar
McCoy, son of David, Since thou art human, we cannot expect thee understand fully what Sarek has requested. Spock’s body lives. With your approval, we shall use all our powers to return to his body that which you possess. But McCoy, you must now be warned. The danger to thyself is as grave as the danger to Spock. You must make the choice.
McCoy
I choose the danger. Hell of a time to ask.
[mutters to Kirk]
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Defying Leadership for a Greater Cause
Captain Styles
Kirk, you do this, you'll never sit in the captain's chair again.
James T. Kirk
Warp speed.
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The Consequences of Protomatter in Genesis
Saavik
It's time for total truth between us. This planet is not what you intended or hoped for, is it?
David Marcus
Not exactly.
Saavik
Why?
David
I used protomatter in the Genesis matrix.
Saavik
Protomatter, an unstable substance which every ethical scientist has denounced as dangerously unpredictable?
David
But it was the only way to solve certain problems. Only my mother knew nothing about it.
Saavik
So, like your father, you changed the rules.
David
If I hadn't, it might have been years - or never!
Saavik
How many have paid the price for your impatience? How many have died? How much damage have you done, and what is yet to come?
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Deserted Ship and Computer Communication
Torg
My lord, the ship appears to be deserted.
Kruge
How can that be? They're hiding!
Torg
Yes, sir. But the bridge is run by computer. It is the only thing speaking.
Kruge
Speaking? Let me hear.
Computer
Nine. Eight. Seven. Six. Five.
Kruge
Get out! Get out of there! Get out!
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Klingons Plan a Bold Boarding Strategy
Kruge
Take every last man. Form a boarding party, armed heavily.
Torg
They outnumber us.
Kruge
We are Klingons! Once you control the ship, we'll transfer our flag there and take Genesis from their own memory banks.
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Evening Farewells Aboard the Enterprise
Captain Styles
Ah, Mr. Scott. Calling it a night?
Montgomery Scott
Uh, yes, sir.
Styles
Turning in myself. Looking forward to breaking some of the Enterprise's speed records tomorrow.
Scott
Ah, yes, sir. Good night.
Elevator voice
Level, please.
Scott
Transporter room.
Elevator voice
Thank you.
Scott
Up your shaft.
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Turning Death into a Chance for Life
James T. Kirk
My God, Bones. What have I done?
[watching the ''Enterprise'' burn in the atmosphere]
Leonard McCoy
What you had to do. What you always do: turned death into a fighting chance to live.
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A Moment of Humor Amidst Tension
James T. Kirk
How many fingers do I have up?
[holding up a Vulcan salute to McCoy]
Leonard McCoy
That's not very damn funny.
Kirk
Well, your sense of humor's returned.
McCoy
The hell it has. What's that?
[Kirk produces a hypospray]
Kirk
Lexorin.
McCoy
Lexorin? What for?
Kirk
You're suffering from a Vulcan mind-meld, Doctor.
McCoy
That green-blooded son of a bitch! It's his revenge for all those arguments he lost.
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Kirk's Command in a Critical Situation
James T. Kirk
Mr. Sulu, what is the crew complement of a bird of prey?
Hikaru Sulu
About a dozen officers and men.
Kirk
With some of them on the planet. I swear to you, we're not finished yet. Bones, you and Sulu to the transporter room. The rest of you with me, we have a job to do. Commander, Klingon vessel: prepare to board this ship on my next signal.
Kruge
No tricks, Kirk. You have one minute.
Kirk
No tricks. I'm looking forward to meeting you.
Kruge
To the transporter room. Success!
[to his men in Klingon]
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The Excelsior's Transwarp Drive Experiment
Uhura
Would you look at that?
James T. Kirk
My friends, the great experiment, the Excelsior, ready for trial runs.
Hikaru Sulu
She's supposed to have transwarp drive.
Montgomery Scott
Aye. And if my grandmother had wheels, she'd be a wagon.
Kirk
Come, come, Mr. Scott. Young minds, fresh ideas. Be tolerant.
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The Cost of Sacrifice in Leadership
Sarek
Kirk, I thank you. What you have done is...
James T. Kirk
What I have done, I had to do.
Sarek
But at what cost? Your ship. Your son.
James T. Kirk
If I hadn't tried, the cost would have been my soul.
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Consequences of Failure and Sacrifice in Conflict
James T. Kirk
David, what went wrong?
David Marcus
I went wrong.
Kirk
I don't understand.
David
I'm sorry, sir. Just don't surrender. Genesis doesn't work. I can't believe they'd kill us for it.
Kruge
Admiral, your young friend is mistaken, I meant what I said. And now to show that my intentions are sincere, I shall kill one of the prisoners.
Kirk
Wait a minute! Give me a chance to talk -
Kruge
Kill one of them. I don't care which.
[in Klingon]
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Determination in the Face of Opposition
Hikaru Sulu
The word, sir?
James T. Kirk
The word is no. I am therefore going anyway.
Sulu
You can count on our help, sir.
Kirk
Thank you, Mr. Sulu. I'll need it.
Pavel Chekov
Shall I alert Dr. McCoy?
Kirk
Please. He has a long journey ahead of him.
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A Dire Choice Between Life and Death
James T. Kirk
You, help us or die!
Maltz
I do not deserve to live.
Kirk
Fine. I'll kill you later.
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Destruct Sequence Engaged in Starship Operations
James T. Kirk
Computer, this is Admiral James T. Kirk. Request security access. Computer, destruct sequence one, code 1, 1-A.
Montgomery Scott
Computer, Commander Montgomery Scott, Chief Engineering Officer. Destruct sequence two: code 1, 1-A, 2-B.
Pavel Chekov
Computer, this is Commander Pavel Chekov, Acting Science Officer. Destruct sequence three: code 1-B, 2-B, 3.
Computer
Destruct sequence completed and engaged. Awaiting final code for one minute countdown.
Kirk
Code zero, zero, zero, destruct zero.
Computer
Destruct sequence is activated.
[begins counting down from 60]
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