1 00:00:03,717 --> 00:00:07,517 [Captain Kirk] Captain's Log : Star date 5818.4. 2 00:00:07,587 --> 00:00:11,318 A botanical plague is devastating a planet in the quadrant of the galaxy... 3 00:00:11,391 --> 00:00:14,155 where the Enterprise is operating at present. 4 00:00:14,227 --> 00:00:17,526 It threatens to destroy the vegetation on the entire planet, 5 00:00:17,597 --> 00:00:19,827 leaving it uninhabitable. 6 00:00:19,900 --> 00:00:24,633 At Federation orders, we're proceeding at top warp speed to the planet Ardana, 7 00:00:24,705 --> 00:00:27,196 where the only source of zenite exists. 8 00:00:27,274 --> 00:00:30,437 It is the one substance that can halt the plague. 9 00:00:30,510 --> 00:00:35,675 Captain, the high advisor of Ardana is ready to receive you on Stratos, sir. 10 00:00:35,749 --> 00:00:38,513 On Stratos? That's their cloud city, isn't it, Mr. Spock? 11 00:00:38,585 --> 00:00:41,349 - It is, Captain. - There must be some mistake. 12 00:00:41,421 --> 00:00:44,322 Do you have the coordinates to the mine entrance available? 13 00:00:44,391 --> 00:00:47,485 They've already been provided to the transport officer, Captain. 14 00:00:47,561 --> 00:00:50,530 Along with those of the council chamber of the high advisor. 15 00:00:50,597 --> 00:00:52,827 Kirk to transporter room. 16 00:00:52,899 --> 00:00:55,299 [Mr. Scott] Ready to transport, Captain. 17 00:00:55,369 --> 00:00:58,770 Are you locked in on the mine entrance or on their cloud city, Stratos? 18 00:00:58,839 --> 00:01:01,433 The mine entrance. That's what you ordered, Captain. 19 00:01:01,508 --> 00:01:04,272 Fine. Uhura. 20 00:01:04,344 --> 00:01:07,108 Tell the high advisor that... 21 00:01:07,180 --> 00:01:10,877 we request to dispense with welcoming ceremonies due to the emergency, 22 00:01:10,951 --> 00:01:14,011 that we're beaming directly down to the mine entrance in order to ensure... 23 00:01:14,087 --> 00:01:17,318 the fastest possible delivery of the zenite : the need is urgent. 24 00:01:17,391 --> 00:01:20,258 - Aye, sir. - Mr. Spock, come with me. 25 00:01:20,327 --> 00:01:22,557 Oh, tell them that we appreciate the honor... 26 00:01:22,629 --> 00:01:25,029 and that we look forward to some visit in the future. 27 00:01:25,098 --> 00:01:28,465 - Aye, sir. - [ Control Board Beeping ] 28 00:01:30,000 --> 00:01:36,074 Watch Movies, Series & LiveTV www.flixify.app 29 00:01:48,588 --> 00:01:52,991 Stratos, Captain. A city actually floating in the sky. 30 00:01:53,059 --> 00:01:55,493 [Kirk]Looks as tranquil as its reputation. 31 00:01:55,562 --> 00:01:58,326 It is one of the most interesting metropolises in the galaxy. 32 00:01:58,398 --> 00:02:01,299 - Have you ever visited here, Captain? - Once. 33 00:02:01,368 --> 00:02:04,201 - I didn't have time to look around. - I've never had the opportunity. 34 00:02:04,271 --> 00:02:07,001 However, I hear its art forms are incomparable. 35 00:02:07,073 --> 00:02:09,371 Yes, art is the population's chief occupation. 36 00:02:09,443 --> 00:02:12,344 It is a totally intellectual society. 37 00:02:12,412 --> 00:02:15,279 All forms of violence have been eliminated. 38 00:02:15,348 --> 00:02:18,613 There's the mine entrance. The zenite consignment should have been there. 39 00:02:30,797 --> 00:02:34,096 I don't understand it. Those Troglyte miners were supposed to have... 40 00:02:34,167 --> 00:02:36,829 made delivery when we beamed down. 41 00:02:36,903 --> 00:02:40,999 - Perhaps there is another entrance. - Perhaps. 42 00:02:48,215 --> 00:02:51,582 It would seem the Troglytes have changed their minds about delivery. 43 00:03:08,568 --> 00:03:11,469 Space-- the final frontier. 44 00:03:17,344 --> 00:03:21,838 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 45 00:03:21,915 --> 00:03:26,011 Its five year mission : to explore strange new worlds, 46 00:03:26,086 --> 00:03:29,920 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 47 00:03:29,990 --> 00:03:33,289 to boldly go where no man has gone before. 48 00:04:13,900 --> 00:04:16,232 Who are you? What's the meaning of this attack? 49 00:04:16,303 --> 00:04:19,534 Interference breeds attack, Captain. Come on! 50 00:04:19,606 --> 00:04:22,803 We're here by permission of your government on an emergency mission. 51 00:04:22,876 --> 00:04:25,344 Move on, Captain! 52 00:05:14,928 --> 00:05:17,362 Troglytes, halt! 53 00:05:20,367 --> 00:05:22,801 Surrender or we'll fire! 54 00:05:38,485 --> 00:05:41,477 - Are you harmed, gentlemen? - No, just shaken up. 55 00:05:41,554 --> 00:05:44,216 I'm Plasus, high advisor of the planet council. 56 00:05:44,290 --> 00:05:46,349 Captain Kirk, Enterprise. My first officer, Mr. Spock. 57 00:05:46,426 --> 00:05:48,451 Greetings, Mr. Advisor. 58 00:05:48,528 --> 00:05:51,292 My regrets for the unpleasantness of your welcome to Ardana. 59 00:05:51,364 --> 00:05:52,490 Was rather warm. 60 00:05:52,565 --> 00:05:56,228 Unfortunately, violence is habitual with the Troglytes. 61 00:05:56,302 --> 00:05:59,760 But I assure you, this insult will not go unpunished. 62 00:05:59,839 --> 00:06:01,932 I'm more concerned with the zenite consignment. 63 00:06:02,008 --> 00:06:03,942 Why wasn't it in its specified location? 64 00:06:04,010 --> 00:06:07,446 Apparently, the Disrupters have confiscated it, as I knew they would. 65 00:06:07,514 --> 00:06:10,483 The Disrupters? Who are they? 66 00:06:10,550 --> 00:06:12,950 A small group of Troglyte malcontents. 67 00:06:13,019 --> 00:06:15,351 All the other Troglytes are completely dominated by them. 68 00:06:15,422 --> 00:06:17,788 It's the Disrupters who are responsible for their refusal... 69 00:06:17,857 --> 00:06:19,791 to continue mining for zenite. 70 00:06:19,859 --> 00:06:22,521 They agreed to the delivery. Your council assured us of it. 71 00:06:22,595 --> 00:06:26,190 They agreed obviously as a ruse to get valuable hostages. 72 00:06:26,266 --> 00:06:29,167 Hostages? For what purpose? 73 00:06:29,235 --> 00:06:32,796 To force the council to meet their demands. 74 00:06:32,872 --> 00:06:37,809 Organize a search party immediately and find the zenite consignment. 75 00:06:37,877 --> 00:06:39,902 Meanwhile, Captain, 76 00:06:39,979 --> 00:06:44,780 I would suggest that you and First Officer Spock be our guests on Stratos. 77 00:06:44,851 --> 00:06:49,550 Very well. I do hope the search will be brief, Mr. Advisor. 78 00:06:49,622 --> 00:06:54,150 We'll do everything possible to make it so. Come, gentlemen. 79 00:07:05,105 --> 00:07:07,096 Remarkable. 80 00:07:08,875 --> 00:07:13,744 The finest example of sustained antigravity elevation I've ever seen. 81 00:07:29,729 --> 00:07:33,187 The sentinel told me of our honored guests, my father. 82 00:07:33,266 --> 00:07:36,463 - I came to extend greetings. - A most gracious act. 83 00:07:36,536 --> 00:07:39,130 One of our planet's most incomparable works of art. 84 00:07:39,205 --> 00:07:42,106 My daughter, Droxine. Captain James Kirk. 85 00:07:42,175 --> 00:07:44,643 - Pleasure, madam. - Indeed, yes, Captain. 86 00:07:44,711 --> 00:07:46,645 And First Officer Spock. 87 00:07:49,849 --> 00:07:53,046 I have never before met a Vulcan, sir. 88 00:07:53,119 --> 00:07:56,282 Nor I a work of art, madam. 89 00:07:57,624 --> 00:08:00,718 Come, gentlemen. There is much to see in our city. 90 00:08:00,794 --> 00:08:05,026 This is our council gallery. It is open to all city dwellers. 91 00:08:05,098 --> 00:08:09,125 We have some of the finest of our various art forms assembled here... 92 00:08:09,202 --> 00:08:11,864 for the viewing and contemplation of every-- 93 00:08:13,807 --> 00:08:16,367 Disrupters again! 94 00:08:16,442 --> 00:08:19,104 How dreadful! They're despoiling the whole city! 95 00:08:19,179 --> 00:08:22,148 Despoil? For what purpose? 96 00:08:22,215 --> 00:08:24,149 By keeping us in constant turmoil, 97 00:08:24,217 --> 00:08:27,414 they hope to force the council to accede to their demands. 98 00:08:27,487 --> 00:08:30,149 - What are their demands? - Completely unreasonable, Captain, 99 00:08:30,223 --> 00:08:32,157 but nothing you need be concerned with. 100 00:08:32,225 --> 00:08:33,419 I must concern myself with it... 101 00:08:33,493 --> 00:08:36,087 if it should interfere with the delivery of zenite to Merak II. 102 00:08:36,162 --> 00:08:40,997 Mr. Advisor, the plant life is the source of oxygen on that planet. 103 00:08:41,067 --> 00:08:45,595 If all plant life is destroyed, the humanoid life will follow. 104 00:08:45,672 --> 00:08:48,971 I assure you, gentlemen, you will get what you came for. 105 00:08:49,042 --> 00:08:52,239 I hope so. Ardana is a member of the Federation. 106 00:08:52,312 --> 00:08:55,247 And it is your council's responsibility that nothing interferes... 107 00:08:55,315 --> 00:08:58,113 with its obligation to another member of the Federation. 108 00:08:58,184 --> 00:09:00,311 Of course, and we accept the responsibility. 109 00:09:00,386 --> 00:09:05,153 But why do they destroy art forms? That is a loss to everyone. 110 00:09:05,225 --> 00:09:07,693 Art means nothing to the Disrupters. 111 00:09:07,760 --> 00:09:10,661 This is the only form they understand. 112 00:09:10,730 --> 00:09:15,360 The disturbances accompanying your arrival have been most wearying. 113 00:09:15,435 --> 00:09:19,462 - No doubt you would like to rest. - That would be most welcome. 114 00:09:19,539 --> 00:09:21,973 - Chambers have been prepared for you. - [ Claps Hands ] 115 00:09:22,041 --> 00:09:24,942 A sentinel will guide you to them. 116 00:09:33,620 --> 00:09:39,058 I'm sorry they were so poorly treated on their first visit to our planet. 117 00:09:39,125 --> 00:09:41,821 It's fortunate that they were not seriously hurt. 118 00:09:41,895 --> 00:09:44,022 Oh, yes, that would have been dreadful. 119 00:09:44,097 --> 00:09:48,193 Further violence could create grave difficulties... 120 00:09:48,268 --> 00:09:50,896 between Ardana and the Federation. 121 00:09:50,970 --> 00:09:56,101 The Disrupters must be mad to attack two such charming strangers. 122 00:09:56,175 --> 00:09:59,303 They grow more daring and determined every day. 123 00:09:59,379 --> 00:10:03,213 Now they seek to find allies in the galaxy. 124 00:10:03,283 --> 00:10:08,277 Do you think that Captain Kirk and his very attractive officer... 125 00:10:08,354 --> 00:10:11,050 will feel that we're responsible for their injuries? 126 00:10:11,124 --> 00:10:14,753 All this time I thought you were worried about our diplomatic relations. 127 00:10:19,032 --> 00:10:22,695 Apologies, Advisor, but this Troglyte was apprehended leaving the city. 128 00:10:22,769 --> 00:10:26,034 He is without a transport card so we thought you would want to question him. 129 00:10:26,105 --> 00:10:28,266 Remove his shields. 130 00:10:29,442 --> 00:10:31,876 What is your business in Stratos, Troglyte? 131 00:10:38,151 --> 00:10:42,383 - Speak! I command you! - My business is to repair. 132 00:10:42,455 --> 00:10:46,755 - Repair what? - There are damaged entrance panels. 133 00:10:46,826 --> 00:10:50,728 Indeed! Then you must have a repair permit. Where is it? 134 00:10:50,797 --> 00:10:52,924 It was forgotten. 135 00:10:52,999 --> 00:10:56,662 Did you also forget your transport card? 136 00:10:56,736 --> 00:10:59,637 It was lost when your sentinels attacked me. 137 00:10:59,706 --> 00:11:02,106 And where was your cavern implement lost? 138 00:11:04,477 --> 00:11:07,275 Could this perhaps be it? 139 00:11:07,347 --> 00:11:09,338 I came to make repairs. 140 00:11:09,415 --> 00:11:13,351 And you shall make them by giving us the names of the Disrupters. 141 00:11:13,419 --> 00:11:15,785 I know nothing. 142 00:11:15,855 --> 00:11:18,619 I would advise you to increase your knowledge. 143 00:11:18,691 --> 00:11:21,626 That is not possible for a Troglyte. 144 00:11:21,694 --> 00:11:24,686 The Stratos city dwellers have said it. 145 00:11:25,999 --> 00:11:27,967 Secure him to the rostrum! 146 00:11:32,305 --> 00:11:34,705 [Screaming] 147 00:11:36,542 --> 00:11:38,840 How unfortunate. 148 00:11:40,079 --> 00:11:42,172 How unfortunate! 149 00:11:49,922 --> 00:11:53,983 [ Thinking ] This troubled planet is a place of the most violent contrasts. 150 00:11:54,060 --> 00:11:57,086 Those who receive the rewards are totally separated... 151 00:11:57,163 --> 00:11:59,791 from those who shoulder the burdens. 152 00:11:59,866 --> 00:12:02,664 It is not a wise leadership. 153 00:12:02,735 --> 00:12:07,229 Here on Stratos, everything is incomparably beautiful and pleasant, 154 00:12:07,306 --> 00:12:12,471 the high advisor's charming daughter Droxine particularly so. 155 00:12:12,545 --> 00:12:16,276 The name Droxine seems appropriate for her. 156 00:12:16,349 --> 00:12:21,719 I wonder... can she retain such purity and sweetness of mind... 157 00:12:21,788 --> 00:12:26,623 and be aware of the life of the people on the surface of the planet? 158 00:12:26,692 --> 00:12:30,184 There, the harsh life in the mines... 159 00:12:30,263 --> 00:12:33,323 is instilling the people with a bitter hatred. 160 00:12:33,399 --> 00:12:37,301 The young girl who led the attack against us when we beamed down... 161 00:12:37,370 --> 00:12:40,430 was filled with the violence of desperation. 162 00:12:41,808 --> 00:12:46,871 If the lovely Droxine knew of the young miner's misery, 163 00:12:46,946 --> 00:12:50,006 I wonder how the knowledge would affect her. 164 00:12:59,926 --> 00:13:02,554 [Rattling] 165 00:13:08,501 --> 00:13:11,026 [Rattling Continues] 166 00:13:22,281 --> 00:13:24,215 Mr. Spock! 167 00:13:24,283 --> 00:13:27,514 I thought you had accompanied Captain Kirk to the rest chamber. 168 00:13:27,587 --> 00:13:30,886 - Your movements awakened me. - Oh, my apologies. 169 00:13:30,957 --> 00:13:33,482 I did not realize they would disturb you. 170 00:13:33,559 --> 00:13:36,460 Only Vulcan ears would find the noise discernible. 171 00:13:38,331 --> 00:13:41,630 It seems that Vulcan’s are fascinatingly different... 172 00:13:41,701 --> 00:13:45,068 in many ways. 173 00:13:45,138 --> 00:13:47,800 The same may be said of Stratos inhabitants. 174 00:13:52,578 --> 00:13:55,979 Vulcan eyes are very discerning too. 175 00:14:00,786 --> 00:14:03,755 I hear that intellectually, 176 00:14:03,823 --> 00:14:07,281 Vulcan’s are as highly evolved... 177 00:14:07,360 --> 00:14:10,022 as Stratos city dwellers. 178 00:14:12,899 --> 00:14:16,528 We do pride ourselves... 179 00:14:16,602 --> 00:14:18,536 on our logic. 180 00:14:58,978 --> 00:15:01,173 [ Grunts ] 181 00:15:05,551 --> 00:15:07,883 [Weapon Bangs On Floor] 182 00:15:07,954 --> 00:15:10,149 You again! 183 00:15:12,458 --> 00:15:15,018 You sleep lightly, Captain. 184 00:15:15,094 --> 00:15:18,621 Yes, duty is a good teacher. 185 00:15:18,698 --> 00:15:21,428 I see you've changed your dressmaker. 186 00:15:21,500 --> 00:15:23,331 Release me! 187 00:15:23,402 --> 00:15:27,065 So you can attack me again? That would be foolish. 188 00:15:27,139 --> 00:15:30,472 Call the guards if you’re afraid, Captain. 189 00:15:31,877 --> 00:15:33,845 I'm not afraid. 190 00:15:33,913 --> 00:15:38,316 In fact, I find this rather enjoyable. 191 00:15:38,384 --> 00:15:40,875 I do not! 192 00:15:40,953 --> 00:15:44,320 All right, I'll make a deal with you: 193 00:15:44,390 --> 00:15:47,985 you answer some questions, and I'll let you up. 194 00:15:52,765 --> 00:15:55,563 What questions? 195 00:15:55,635 --> 00:15:57,603 Your word, first. 196 00:16:00,773 --> 00:16:03,298 [ Sighs ] I will answer. 197 00:16:17,757 --> 00:16:22,922 You only take a mate once every seven years? 198 00:16:22,995 --> 00:16:25,691 The seven-year cycle... 199 00:16:25,765 --> 00:16:29,633 is biologically inherent in all Vulcan’s. 200 00:16:29,702 --> 00:16:34,901 At that time, the mating drive outweighs all other motivations. 201 00:16:48,754 --> 00:16:53,191 And is there nothing that can disturb that cycle, 202 00:16:53,259 --> 00:16:55,625 Mr. Spock? 203 00:16:58,164 --> 00:17:00,496 Extreme feminine beauty... 204 00:17:02,435 --> 00:17:04,460 is always... 205 00:17:06,038 --> 00:17:09,496 disturbing, madam. 206 00:17:09,575 --> 00:17:11,702 [Kirk] Spock? 207 00:17:11,777 --> 00:17:15,042 - I did not come here to kill you. - Then why this? 208 00:17:15,114 --> 00:17:17,878 - To take you hostage. - [Door Opening] 209 00:17:20,853 --> 00:17:23,413 Am l... intruding, Captain? 210 00:17:23,489 --> 00:17:25,616 - Vanna! - Droxine. 211 00:17:25,691 --> 00:17:27,283 Why have you come here? 212 00:17:27,360 --> 00:17:30,329 To welcome our honored guests as I was taught to do... 213 00:17:30,396 --> 00:17:32,887 when I served in your father's household. 214 00:17:32,965 --> 00:17:35,900 - Has she injured you, Captain? - Oh, no, not at all. 215 00:17:35,968 --> 00:17:39,165 - Her visit was quite enlightening. - Oh? 216 00:17:39,238 --> 00:17:41,468 Yes, it seems the Troglytes are under the impression... 217 00:17:41,540 --> 00:17:45,169 that the Enterprise is here to intimidate them. 218 00:17:45,244 --> 00:17:48,441 Send a sentinel to the rest chamber immediately. 219 00:17:48,514 --> 00:17:51,711 It is not impression, Captain. It is the truth. 220 00:17:51,784 --> 00:17:54,344 We're here to get that zenite consignment, and that's it. 221 00:17:54,420 --> 00:17:58,049 Starships do not transport cargo. 222 00:17:58,124 --> 00:18:00,058 In times of emergency, they do anything. 223 00:18:00,126 --> 00:18:02,390 Believe me, botanical plague is an emergency. 224 00:18:02,461 --> 00:18:06,955 Lies will not keep the Troglytes in the caverns, and neither will your starship. 225 00:18:07,032 --> 00:18:10,160 You talk like a Disrupter, Vanna. 226 00:18:10,236 --> 00:18:12,534 I speak for my people. 227 00:18:12,605 --> 00:18:15,802 They have as much right to the clouds as the Stratos dwellers. 228 00:18:15,875 --> 00:18:19,675 But the Stratos is for advisors and studiers. 229 00:18:19,745 --> 00:18:22,612 What would Troglytes do here? 230 00:18:22,681 --> 00:18:25,741 Live... in the sunlight... 231 00:18:25,818 --> 00:18:28,685 and warmth, as everyone should. 232 00:18:28,754 --> 00:18:33,691 The caverns are warm and your eyes are not accustomed to light, 233 00:18:33,759 --> 00:18:38,128 just as your minds are not accustomed to logic. 234 00:18:45,838 --> 00:18:49,069 Unaccustomed to light and warmth? 235 00:18:49,141 --> 00:18:51,200 That's necessary to all humanoids. 236 00:18:51,277 --> 00:18:53,507 Surely, you don't deny it to the Troglytes. 237 00:18:53,579 --> 00:18:58,516 The Troglytes are workers, Captain. Oh, surely, you must be aware of that. 238 00:18:58,584 --> 00:19:02,213 They mine zenite for shipment, till the soil. 239 00:19:02,288 --> 00:19:04,415 Those things cannot be done here. 240 00:19:04,490 --> 00:19:08,290 They perform all the physical toil necessary to maintain Stratos. 241 00:19:08,360 --> 00:19:10,453 That is their function in our society. 242 00:19:10,529 --> 00:19:13,259 But they are not allowed to share its advantages. 243 00:19:13,332 --> 00:19:16,062 How can they share what they do not understand? 244 00:19:17,369 --> 00:19:19,564 They can be taught to understand. 245 00:19:19,638 --> 00:19:22,072 Especially in a society that prides itself in enlightenment. 246 00:19:22,141 --> 00:19:25,235 The complete separation of toil and leisure... 247 00:19:25,311 --> 00:19:29,748 has given Ardana this perfectly balanced social system, Captain. 248 00:19:29,815 --> 00:19:31,749 Why should we change it? 249 00:19:31,817 --> 00:19:35,218 The surface of the planet is almost unendurable. 250 00:19:35,287 --> 00:19:38,154 To restrict a segment of the population to such hardship... 251 00:19:38,224 --> 00:19:40,920 is unthinkable in an evolved culture. 252 00:19:40,993 --> 00:19:46,431 The surface is marred by violence, like the Troglytes. 253 00:19:49,468 --> 00:19:51,595 But here in Stratos, 254 00:19:51,670 --> 00:19:54,662 we have completely eliminated violence. 255 00:19:59,645 --> 00:20:03,137 You still refuse to disclose the names of the other Disrupters. 256 00:20:03,215 --> 00:20:06,776 There are no Disrupters! 257 00:20:06,852 --> 00:20:09,650 Very well, if you prefer the rays. 258 00:20:16,328 --> 00:20:18,262 [Rays Muffled] 259 00:20:18,330 --> 00:20:21,993 [Spock] Troglyte is an abbreviation of an ancient Earth term. 260 00:20:22,067 --> 00:20:25,366 Its technical translation is cave dweller. 261 00:20:25,437 --> 00:20:28,634 - Yes, I should have realized-- - [ Vanna Screaming] 262 00:20:32,077 --> 00:20:34,602 [Rays Continue Firing] 263 00:20:37,550 --> 00:20:39,848 Mr. Advisor! 264 00:20:47,059 --> 00:20:50,085 You said you were going to question Vanna, not torture her. 265 00:20:50,162 --> 00:20:53,689 She's stubborn. And as you yourself pointed out, Captain, 266 00:20:53,766 --> 00:20:56,701 the search for your zenite consignment must be short. 267 00:21:00,906 --> 00:21:03,136 Surely there are better methods than this. 268 00:21:03,208 --> 00:21:05,870 Physical discomfort is extremely persuasive. 269 00:21:05,945 --> 00:21:09,574 Yes... but I won't stand by while someone is tortured! 270 00:21:09,648 --> 00:21:14,381 Is it preferable to spare Vanna and allow an entire planet to be destroyed? 271 00:21:14,453 --> 00:21:18,355 Violence in reality is quite different from theory, is it not, madam? 272 00:21:18,424 --> 00:21:21,587 But what else can they understand, Mr. Spock? 273 00:21:24,930 --> 00:21:29,264 All the little things you and I understand and expect from life, 274 00:21:29,335 --> 00:21:32,930 such as equality, kindness, justice. 275 00:21:33,005 --> 00:21:36,236 Troglytes are not like Stratos dwellers, Mr. Spock. 276 00:21:36,308 --> 00:21:38,776 They're a conglomerate of inferior species. 277 00:21:38,844 --> 00:21:43,679 The abstract concepts of an intellectual society are beyond their comprehension. 278 00:21:43,749 --> 00:21:48,550 The abstract concepts of loyalty and leadership seem clear to Vanna. 279 00:21:48,621 --> 00:21:51,089 A few Troglytes are brought here as retainers. 280 00:21:51,156 --> 00:21:53,386 Vanna was one of them, as are the sentinels. 281 00:21:53,459 --> 00:21:57,156 - They've received more training. - But no more consideration. 282 00:21:57,229 --> 00:22:01,359 I fail to see the purpose of this continued criticism. 283 00:22:01,433 --> 00:22:03,492 The only way you'll use... 284 00:22:03,569 --> 00:22:06,436 that device again... is on one of us! 285 00:22:06,505 --> 00:22:10,635 [ Chuckles ] An imposing display of primitive gallantry, gentlemen. 286 00:22:10,709 --> 00:22:13,701 You realize, of course, that the sentinels could remove you. 287 00:22:13,779 --> 00:22:16,111 Of course. 288 00:22:16,181 --> 00:22:19,912 Starfleet command won't take kindly to having either rays or physical force... 289 00:22:19,985 --> 00:22:22,545 used against one of its command personnel. 290 00:22:22,621 --> 00:22:26,785 Why are you so concerned with this Disrupter's well-being? 291 00:22:29,528 --> 00:22:33,589 Beyond plain humanitarianism, my orders are to get that zenite! 292 00:22:33,666 --> 00:22:36,134 Then stop interfering, and I'll get it for you. 293 00:22:36,201 --> 00:22:38,101 You won't get it through torture! 294 00:22:38,170 --> 00:22:40,638 We will get it for you, and in our own way! 295 00:22:41,907 --> 00:22:44,569 Remove the prisoner to confinement quarters. 296 00:22:47,246 --> 00:22:49,976 You will return to your ship at once... 297 00:22:51,316 --> 00:22:54,080 or I shall contact your Starfleet command myself... 298 00:22:54,153 --> 00:22:56,951 and report your interference with this planet's government! 299 00:23:01,727 --> 00:23:03,786 [ Communicator Beeps On ] 300 00:23:03,862 --> 00:23:07,423 - Kirk to Enterprise. - [ Mr. Scott ] Enterprise, Captain. 301 00:23:07,499 --> 00:23:10,730 - Mr. Scott, we're ready to beam up. - Aye, sir. 302 00:23:23,549 --> 00:23:27,713 If Captain Kirk appears again, 303 00:23:27,786 --> 00:23:29,981 kill him. 304 00:23:36,061 --> 00:23:39,189 [Kirk] Captain's Log : Star date 5819. 0. 305 00:23:39,264 --> 00:23:42,461 More than 8 hours have passed since the consignment of zenite disappeared... 306 00:23:42,534 --> 00:23:44,559 and we have still found no trace of it. 307 00:23:44,636 --> 00:23:48,834 We've received word from Merak II that the plague is spreading rapidly. 308 00:23:48,907 --> 00:23:51,899 Delivery of the zenite is imperative within 12 hours... 309 00:23:51,977 --> 00:23:55,071 or all life on the planet will be annihilated. 310 00:23:55,147 --> 00:23:57,672 Lieutenant Uhura, advise Starfleet command... 311 00:23:57,750 --> 00:23:59,980 that the zenite has not been delivered. 312 00:24:00,052 --> 00:24:03,852 In my opinion, Plasus' method of accomplishing delivery will not succeed. 313 00:24:03,922 --> 00:24:07,050 If the zenite is not delivered shortly, I shall have to violate... 314 00:24:07,126 --> 00:24:11,460 Plasus' order of noninterference and win the confidence of the Troglyte leader... 315 00:24:11,530 --> 00:24:14,693 - with the use of reason. - That may not be easy, Jim. 316 00:24:14,767 --> 00:24:18,203 Medical analysis indicates the Troglytes are mentally inferior. 317 00:24:18,270 --> 00:24:23,037 That's impossible. Troglytes accept personal sacrifice, a common cause. 318 00:24:23,108 --> 00:24:26,043 Mentally inferior beings aren't capable of that. 319 00:24:26,111 --> 00:24:28,602 Look, I've checked my findings thoroughly. 320 00:24:28,680 --> 00:24:31,478 Their intellect ratings are almost 20% below average. 321 00:24:31,550 --> 00:24:33,484 But they're all the same species. 322 00:24:33,552 --> 00:24:37,921 Those who live on Stratos and those who live below all originated on the planet. 323 00:24:37,990 --> 00:24:40,481 Their physical and mental evolution must be similar. 324 00:24:40,559 --> 00:24:42,493 That is basic biological law. 325 00:24:42,561 --> 00:24:46,793 That's true, but obviously the ancestors of those who live on Stratos... 326 00:24:46,865 --> 00:24:49,732 removed themselves from the environment of the mines. 327 00:24:49,802 --> 00:24:52,999 Therefore they avoided the effects of certain natural growths. 328 00:24:53,071 --> 00:24:55,005 Natural growths? What kind? 329 00:24:55,073 --> 00:24:58,167 I had this zenite sample sent up from the surface. 330 00:24:58,243 --> 00:25:02,145 Now, unsealed, it would have had detrimental effects on everybody here. 331 00:25:02,214 --> 00:25:05,081 Incredible! zenite is shipped all over the galaxy... 332 00:25:05,150 --> 00:25:07,618 wherever there's danger of plant bacteria. 333 00:25:07,686 --> 00:25:10,120 No side effects have ever been reported. 334 00:25:10,189 --> 00:25:12,316 There are none after it’s refined. 335 00:25:12,391 --> 00:25:16,657 But in its raw state, it emits a odorless, invisible gas... 336 00:25:16,728 --> 00:25:19,424 that retards the intellectual functioning of the mind... 337 00:25:19,498 --> 00:25:22,092 and heightens the emotional. 338 00:25:22,167 --> 00:25:25,728 Therefore, it releases a violent reaction. 339 00:25:25,804 --> 00:25:28,329 And the mines are full of that gas. 340 00:25:28,407 --> 00:25:31,638 That's right. And the Troglytes are constantly exposed to it. 341 00:25:31,710 --> 00:25:35,840 Bones, the Disrupters, Vanna, it seems impossible. 342 00:25:35,914 --> 00:25:39,281 They've outwitted a highly organized, scientific culture for months. 343 00:25:39,351 --> 00:25:40,943 As part of the staff of Stratos, 344 00:25:41,019 --> 00:25:44,318 Vanna was removed from exposure for a long period. 345 00:25:44,389 --> 00:25:48,257 It is likely that without such exposure, the effect slowly wears off. 346 00:25:48,327 --> 00:25:53,594 That's right. The other Disrupters were probably removed from exposure too. 347 00:25:53,665 --> 00:25:56,225 - Does the brain return to normal? - According to findings, it should. 348 00:25:56,301 --> 00:25:58,235 Can you neutralize the gas? 349 00:25:58,303 --> 00:26:00,828 No, but a filter mask should remove the exposure. 350 00:26:00,906 --> 00:26:02,533 Find one. Meet us in the transporter room. 351 00:26:02,608 --> 00:26:04,599 This mask... 352 00:26:04,676 --> 00:26:07,941 automatically eliminates all substance injurious to humanoid life, 353 00:26:08,013 --> 00:26:09,947 chemical as well as bacterial. 354 00:26:10,015 --> 00:26:12,347 We have used these filter masks frequently on-- 355 00:26:12,417 --> 00:26:15,386 And do you really expect me to believe that that mask... 356 00:26:15,454 --> 00:26:18,514 can achieve intellectual equality for the Troglytes? 357 00:26:18,590 --> 00:26:21,525 There's every indication that the effect of the gas is temporary, 358 00:26:21,593 --> 00:26:23,527 even after repeated exposure. 359 00:26:23,595 --> 00:26:25,756 How can a mere filter accomplish... 360 00:26:25,831 --> 00:26:28,299 what centuries of evolution have failed to do? 361 00:26:28,367 --> 00:26:31,234 Dr. McCoy has analyzed the zenite thoroughly. 362 00:26:31,303 --> 00:26:34,670 We've checked his findings through the computer. They're absolutely valid. 363 00:26:34,740 --> 00:26:39,677 And do your computers explain how my ancestors, who also dwelt in caverns, 364 00:26:39,745 --> 00:26:44,614 evolved sufficiently to erect Stratos while the Troglytes did not? 365 00:26:44,683 --> 00:26:46,981 Unequal evolution did not begin... 366 00:26:47,052 --> 00:26:49,577 until after your ancestors removed themselves... 367 00:26:49,655 --> 00:26:52,783 from constant exposure to the gas, Mr. Advisor. 368 00:26:52,858 --> 00:26:54,917 Ah, preposterous! 369 00:26:54,993 --> 00:26:58,451 There's no time to argue. I propose to tell Vanna all about them. 370 00:26:58,530 --> 00:27:01,590 I doubt whether even Vanna will believe such nonsense! 371 00:27:01,667 --> 00:27:04,659 This nonsense might mean a great deal to the Troglytes. 372 00:27:04,736 --> 00:27:07,170 I would like to offer them a supply of these filter masks... 373 00:27:07,239 --> 00:27:09,469 in exchange for the zenite consignment. 374 00:27:09,541 --> 00:27:12,408 I'm sorry, Captain. 375 00:27:12,477 --> 00:27:15,344 Such an offer could only cause more unrest among them. 376 00:27:15,414 --> 00:27:19,077 I cannot allow it until our scientists have checked the findings. 377 00:27:19,151 --> 00:27:21,949 - That could take days. - Are you afraid the masks will work? 378 00:27:22,020 --> 00:27:23,954 Is that why you don't want the Troglytes to try them? 379 00:27:24,022 --> 00:27:28,459 You are here to complete an emergency mission, not conduct tests, Captain. 380 00:27:28,527 --> 00:27:32,054 I am here to get that zenite! If these will help me get them, I'll use them. 381 00:27:32,130 --> 00:27:34,064 And I forbid it! 382 00:27:34,132 --> 00:27:38,762 Your Federation orders do not entitle you to defy local governments. 383 00:27:38,837 --> 00:27:41,305 This communication has ended. 384 00:27:44,643 --> 00:27:48,238 My diplomacy is somewhat inadequate. 385 00:27:48,313 --> 00:27:50,508 It's pretty hard to overcome prejudice. 386 00:27:50,582 --> 00:27:53,050 - Doesn't give us much choice. - Nor much time. 387 00:27:53,118 --> 00:27:56,884 We have 1 0 hours and 40 minutes to deliver that consignment to Merak ll. 388 00:27:56,955 --> 00:27:59,446 Beam me down to Vanna's confinement quarters. 389 00:27:59,524 --> 00:28:02,322 You're going back to Stratos against government orders? 390 00:28:02,394 --> 00:28:05,192 If Vanna doesn't have something definite to gain for her people, 391 00:28:05,263 --> 00:28:07,663 she'll die rather than turn over that zenite consignment. 392 00:28:07,733 --> 00:28:10,099 This is the only thing that might convince her. 393 00:28:10,168 --> 00:28:14,161 If you are apprehended deliberately violating the high advisor's orders, 394 00:28:14,239 --> 00:28:17,003 he will be within his rights to have you executed, if he chooses. 395 00:28:17,075 --> 00:28:21,375 If you’re suggesting that you contact Vanna, the answer is negative, Spock. 396 00:28:21,446 --> 00:28:24,779 - That goes for you too, Bones. - I'll point out that a first officer... 397 00:28:24,850 --> 00:28:28,411 is more expendable than either a doctor or a captain. 398 00:28:28,487 --> 00:28:30,717 Officially, yes. But this mission is strictly unofficial. 399 00:28:30,789 --> 00:28:34,020 Nobody's to have any part in it, any responsibility for it, but myself. 400 00:28:34,092 --> 00:28:36,356 That's an order, Spock. 401 00:28:38,296 --> 00:28:42,232 You have the con. Stand by till I contact you. 402 00:28:42,300 --> 00:28:46,066 [Machine Beeps, Beaming] 403 00:28:55,414 --> 00:28:57,348 Vanna, 404 00:28:58,917 --> 00:29:01,147 I've brought you a gift. 405 00:29:01,219 --> 00:29:04,484 There's a dangerous gas in the mines... 406 00:29:04,556 --> 00:29:07,525 that affects the development of the Troglytes exposed to it... 407 00:29:07,592 --> 00:29:09,753 for a period of time. 408 00:29:10,896 --> 00:29:13,660 This mask will prevent any further damage. 409 00:29:15,200 --> 00:29:18,658 - Gas from zenite? - Yes. 410 00:29:18,737 --> 00:29:22,935 It's hard to believe something neither seen nor felt can do so much harm. 411 00:29:23,008 --> 00:29:25,602 That's true. But an idea can't be seen or felt. 412 00:29:25,677 --> 00:29:29,340 That's what's kept the Troglytes in the mines all these centuries: 413 00:29:29,414 --> 00:29:32,611 a mistaken idea. 414 00:29:32,684 --> 00:29:35,778 Would all the Troglytes wear these masks? 415 00:29:35,854 --> 00:29:41,019 Yes. I'll see to it that the Federation engineers construct them. 416 00:29:41,093 --> 00:29:45,223 - Suppose Plasus does not agree? - Plasus is not the whole government. 417 00:29:45,297 --> 00:29:47,629 That is true. 418 00:29:47,699 --> 00:29:51,931 But the city council will not listen to Troglytes. 419 00:29:52,003 --> 00:29:56,030 As soon as the zenite is delivered to Merak II, I'll come back. 420 00:29:56,108 --> 00:30:00,067 I'll request permission to mediate for the Troglytes. 421 00:30:00,145 --> 00:30:02,045 Vanna, 422 00:30:02,114 --> 00:30:04,344 you must trust me. 423 00:30:06,284 --> 00:30:08,479 I give you my word. 424 00:30:10,222 --> 00:30:13,282 Centuries ago, Stratos was built by leaders... 425 00:30:13,358 --> 00:30:16,759 that gave their word that all inhabitants would live there. 426 00:30:16,828 --> 00:30:19,422 The Troglytes are still waiting. 427 00:30:19,498 --> 00:30:22,490 zenite can be delivered in a few hours. You won't have long to wait now. 428 00:30:22,567 --> 00:30:27,630 Hours can be centuries, Just as words can be lies. 429 00:30:29,141 --> 00:30:31,109 Vanna... 430 00:30:32,677 --> 00:30:35,373 you must trust me. 431 00:30:35,447 --> 00:30:38,610 If you don't, millions of people will die. A whole planet! 432 00:30:38,683 --> 00:30:40,981 This zenite is all that can save them. 433 00:30:41,052 --> 00:30:44,283 This filter mask is all that can save the Troglytes. 434 00:30:48,393 --> 00:30:52,591 Trust me, please! 435 00:30:56,968 --> 00:31:00,802 Very well, Captain. I will trust you. 436 00:31:00,872 --> 00:31:04,205 The consignment lies deep in the mines... 437 00:31:04,276 --> 00:31:06,870 in a place known only to Troglytes. 438 00:31:06,945 --> 00:31:09,607 I cannot direct you. I must take you there. 439 00:31:11,883 --> 00:31:14,613 You asked for my trust, Captain. 440 00:31:14,686 --> 00:31:17,814 Are you unwilling to give yours? 441 00:31:20,458 --> 00:31:23,052 [Footsteps Approaching] 442 00:31:23,128 --> 00:31:26,063 It's the sentinel with my refreshment. 443 00:31:26,131 --> 00:31:29,589 [Footsteps Continue] 444 00:31:49,521 --> 00:31:54,322 Wait! We'll need a transport pass to leave the city. 445 00:32:00,432 --> 00:32:02,696 [ Presses Button ] 446 00:32:32,063 --> 00:32:33,655 - Midro. - Vanna. 447 00:32:33,732 --> 00:32:35,996 - Anka. - You have returned. 448 00:32:36,067 --> 00:32:38,558 And I've brought with me a hostage. Seize him! 449 00:32:40,438 --> 00:32:43,498 -We had a bargain. Why did you break it? -Did you really think... 450 00:32:43,575 --> 00:32:45,736 I would trust you, Captain? 451 00:32:45,810 --> 00:32:49,302 - I'm not such a fool. - I trusted you. 452 00:32:49,381 --> 00:32:54,080 You thought you would trick me with your talk of your filter and your unseen gas. 453 00:32:54,152 --> 00:32:56,814 I don't believe you any more than Plasus does. 454 00:32:56,888 --> 00:33:00,654 Then you are a fool. These masks will free you, just as I said. 455 00:33:00,725 --> 00:33:03,057 Our weapons are our freedom. 456 00:33:03,128 --> 00:33:07,360 And you’ve just furnished me with two very valuable ones: 457 00:33:07,432 --> 00:33:09,923 yourself and this. 458 00:33:10,001 --> 00:33:13,266 Holding me won't help you. My men will still come for that zenite consignment. 459 00:33:13,338 --> 00:33:17,741 Without your communicator, you will be hard to locate. 460 00:33:17,809 --> 00:33:21,176 - They'll still come. - Perhaps. 461 00:33:21,246 --> 00:33:25,580 In the meantime, taste of our existence, Captain. 462 00:33:25,650 --> 00:33:28,141 Dig as the Troglytes do. 463 00:33:28,219 --> 00:33:31,279 - As the Troglytes do. - Without that mask, I haven't-- 464 00:33:34,326 --> 00:33:37,159 [ Grunts ] 465 00:33:37,228 --> 00:33:40,129 With your bare hands, Captain. 466 00:33:53,178 --> 00:33:56,272 [Spock] Captain's Log supplemental : Star date 5819.3. 467 00:33:56,348 --> 00:33:58,475 First Officer Spock reporting. 468 00:33:58,550 --> 00:34:01,815 Captain Kirk beamed down to Stratos to attempt... 469 00:34:01,886 --> 00:34:04,684 to win the confidence of the rebel Troglytes. 470 00:34:04,756 --> 00:34:07,850 Unless he has made his escape from Stratos to the mines, 471 00:34:07,926 --> 00:34:10,656 his life is in danger from the high advisor. 472 00:34:10,729 --> 00:34:14,062 The captain has not informed us of his progress. 473 00:34:14,132 --> 00:34:17,397 For our part, we must maintain silence. 474 00:34:17,469 --> 00:34:21,064 We can be of no help to him without jeopardizing his life. 475 00:34:22,507 --> 00:34:24,600 You dig well, Captain. 476 00:34:24,676 --> 00:34:26,974 The unseen gas doesn't seem to be harming you. 477 00:34:27,045 --> 00:34:29,343 It takes a while for its effects to be noticed. 478 00:34:29,414 --> 00:34:31,348 Nevertheless, you won't be needing this. 479 00:34:31,416 --> 00:34:35,250 Anka, deposit this on the transport platform... 480 00:34:35,320 --> 00:34:39,416 so Plasus will know we have something more valuable to bargain with... 481 00:34:39,491 --> 00:34:41,686 than our mortaes and thongs. 482 00:34:41,760 --> 00:34:44,991 You are clever, Vanna. Very clever. 483 00:34:46,364 --> 00:34:49,390 Searchers will be coming soon, Midro. 484 00:34:49,467 --> 00:34:52,368 Go to the other mines and tell the Troglytes to post watches. 485 00:34:52,437 --> 00:34:57,170 - What of him? - I will see that he doesn't escape. 486 00:34:57,242 --> 00:34:59,506 If we kill him, there will be no need to see! 487 00:34:59,577 --> 00:35:04,674 - A dead hostage is of no value, Midro. - Only the Troglytes will know. 488 00:35:04,749 --> 00:35:08,549 I brought him here and I will say what is to be done! 489 00:35:08,620 --> 00:35:12,056 You are not the only Disrupter! l, too, can say! 490 00:35:12,123 --> 00:35:15,889 Can you do nothing but argue? The searchers will be here soon. 491 00:35:17,295 --> 00:35:21,493 When Anka returns, we will all say! 492 00:35:27,505 --> 00:35:32,135 Is that what Disrupters are bargaining for, the right to kill everyone? 493 00:35:32,210 --> 00:35:35,941 - Midro is a child. - The masks can change that. 494 00:35:36,014 --> 00:35:38,209 Return to the digging, Captain. 495 00:35:43,955 --> 00:35:46,048 How long do you plan on keeping me here, 496 00:35:46,124 --> 00:35:48,456 providing Midro doesn't kill me, of course? 497 00:35:48,526 --> 00:35:53,987 Until we have help in the mines and our homes are in the clouds. 498 00:35:56,134 --> 00:35:58,500 That's quite a while. 499 00:35:58,570 --> 00:36:00,834 Longer than I expected. 500 00:36:10,915 --> 00:36:13,315 [ Switches Phaser On ] 501 00:36:33,438 --> 00:36:35,872 [ Communicator Beeps On ] 502 00:36:37,275 --> 00:36:40,267 - We're sealed in! - Completely. 503 00:36:42,480 --> 00:36:45,210 But soon the atmosphere will go. We'll die! 504 00:36:45,283 --> 00:36:49,413 Die from something that can't be seen? You astound me, Vanna. 505 00:36:49,487 --> 00:36:53,651 Kirk to Enterprise. Enterprise, come in. Kirk to Enterprise. 506 00:36:53,725 --> 00:36:55,852 Enterprise, come in. 507 00:36:55,927 --> 00:36:58,794 - Kirk to Enterprise. - Spock here. 508 00:36:58,863 --> 00:37:01,491 We've been trying to make contact, Captain. Is anything wrong? 509 00:37:01,566 --> 00:37:03,466 Nothing. Are you locked in on me? 510 00:37:03,535 --> 00:37:05,594 Locked in and ready to beam up consignment. 511 00:37:05,670 --> 00:37:09,333 Circumstances dictate a slight variation, Spock. 512 00:37:09,407 --> 00:37:11,705 Standing by for instructions. 513 00:37:11,776 --> 00:37:14,142 Hold on these coordinates. 514 00:37:14,212 --> 00:37:18,546 Locate the high advisor and beam him to these coordinates immediately... 515 00:37:18,616 --> 00:37:21,642 without advance communication. 516 00:37:21,719 --> 00:37:25,177 Repeat, without advance communication. Have you got that, Spock? 517 00:37:25,256 --> 00:37:30,592 Instructions clear. I shall carry them out immediately. Spock out. 518 00:37:32,063 --> 00:37:35,499 You would seal Plasus here also? 519 00:37:35,567 --> 00:37:37,558 For what purpose? 520 00:37:37,635 --> 00:37:40,570 I'm preparing a demonstration... 521 00:37:41,973 --> 00:37:46,205 on the effects of "unbelieved" gas. 522 00:37:50,248 --> 00:37:53,740 Beam the high advisor down without warning, did he say? 523 00:37:53,818 --> 00:37:57,845 That's not an exact quote, Mr. Scott. However, it does express the thought. 524 00:37:57,922 --> 00:38:02,723 - I'd like to see the advisor's face. - You'll have that opportunity. 525 00:38:02,794 --> 00:38:05,354 The captain did say immediately, did he not? 526 00:38:05,430 --> 00:38:08,160 Now, that is an exact quote, Mr. Scott. 527 00:38:08,232 --> 00:38:10,962 And I suggest you handle the transporter yourself. 528 00:38:11,035 --> 00:38:14,300 This could be very delicate as a problem in transporting for us... 529 00:38:14,372 --> 00:38:17,000 - and in diplomacy for the captain. - Aye. 530 00:38:26,050 --> 00:38:29,213 - Something's upsetting you, Droxine. - No, Father. 531 00:38:29,287 --> 00:38:32,848 - What is it? Tell me. - No, really. I'm not upset. 532 00:38:32,924 --> 00:38:35,358 I was just standing here looking into space... 533 00:38:35,426 --> 00:38:37,826 and wondering whether or not he would return. 534 00:38:37,895 --> 00:38:40,159 He will never return. I've seen to that. 535 00:38:40,231 --> 00:38:43,997 But the zenite is so important to him. Well, he must have it. 536 00:38:44,068 --> 00:38:47,663 It will be delivered. If we have to kill every Troglyte, it will be delivered. 537 00:38:47,739 --> 00:38:52,073 By that time, it may be too late. Perhaps he does have a method-- 538 00:38:52,143 --> 00:38:57,103 He knows nothing... except how to destroy our power and our society. 539 00:38:57,181 --> 00:39:01,208 I forbid you ever to speak of Captain Kirk, or even to think of him. 540 00:39:01,285 --> 00:39:05,619 - Transporter room to Mr. Spock. - Spock here. 541 00:39:05,690 --> 00:39:08,488 I've locked into the coordinates of the cloud city council gallery. 542 00:39:08,559 --> 00:39:11,619 - Ready to transport the high advisor. - We'll have to delay. 543 00:39:11,696 --> 00:39:13,323 What's wrong? 544 00:39:13,398 --> 00:39:15,798 I'm picking up two life-forms in the gallery. 545 00:39:15,867 --> 00:39:18,893 They are inseparably close to one another. 546 00:39:18,970 --> 00:39:22,428 We cannot transport one without the other. 547 00:39:22,507 --> 00:39:26,534 Did you say the word "immediately" was an exact quote of the captain 's orders? 548 00:39:26,611 --> 00:39:31,776 - Precisely, Mr. Scott. -Are we going to do anything about it? 549 00:39:31,849 --> 00:39:35,341 Until the high advisor is alone or can be isolated, 550 00:39:35,420 --> 00:39:40,653 the captain will have to wait, unless you have an alternative. 551 00:39:40,725 --> 00:39:44,991 - I’ll give it further thought. - [Clicks Machine Off] 552 00:39:45,063 --> 00:39:48,396 No, I wasn't thinking of Captain Kirk. 553 00:39:48,466 --> 00:39:53,062 It's the one with those exquisitely shaped ears. 554 00:39:53,137 --> 00:39:57,836 His name is Spock. He's the one I was thinking about. 555 00:39:57,909 --> 00:40:01,902 Did you know that he has the most incredibly sensitive hearing? 556 00:40:01,979 --> 00:40:04,641 Why, I almost believe... 557 00:40:04,716 --> 00:40:08,243 that if I stood here and called out to him, 558 00:40:08,319 --> 00:40:12,779 he would hear my invitation to come and visit with us for a little while longer. 559 00:40:12,857 --> 00:40:15,519 - Oh, he's no better than his friend. - [ Laughs ] 560 00:40:15,593 --> 00:40:17,527 Shall we try? 561 00:40:17,595 --> 00:40:21,122 - What is it? - The Disrupter Vanna has disappeared. 562 00:40:21,199 --> 00:40:24,794 Her guard was found half unconscious. He'd been attacked by Captain Kirk. 563 00:40:24,869 --> 00:40:27,337 - Where is Captain Kirk? - He did not know, sir. 564 00:40:27,405 --> 00:40:30,033 He did not regain his senses until I came to his aid. 565 00:40:30,108 --> 00:40:32,702 This is the kind of reason they use to persuade us. 566 00:40:32,777 --> 00:40:36,736 - They are desperate. - I will hear no more defense of them! 567 00:40:36,814 --> 00:40:38,873 [ Sighs ] 568 00:40:38,950 --> 00:40:42,511 I'm sure Mr. Spock would not behave so. 569 00:40:42,587 --> 00:40:45,920 Leave here at once. Go to your music. 570 00:40:49,761 --> 00:40:53,561 Father, are we so sure of our methods... 571 00:40:53,631 --> 00:40:56,759 that we never question what we do? 572 00:41:00,204 --> 00:41:03,264 - Spock to transporter room. - Scott here. 573 00:41:03,341 --> 00:41:06,333 -Lock in on council gallery coordinates. -Locked in, sir. 574 00:41:06,410 --> 00:41:08,344 - Energize. -Aye, sir. 575 00:41:08,412 --> 00:41:10,175 - Energizing. - [ Machine Beeping ] 576 00:41:15,620 --> 00:41:18,953 - How are you doing, Mr. Scott? - Fine, Mr. Spock. 577 00:41:19,023 --> 00:41:21,548 The high advisor's materializing on the platform. 578 00:41:21,626 --> 00:41:23,787 Beam him down to Captain Kirk immediately. 579 00:41:23,861 --> 00:41:28,889 Energizing, sir. He's on his way to the captain. 580 00:41:28,966 --> 00:41:31,935 - Good work, Mr. Scott. - The advisor looked mighty angry. 581 00:41:32,003 --> 00:41:34,767 I hope he doesn't give the captain too much trouble. 582 00:41:34,839 --> 00:41:39,037 The captain will employ his usual diplomatic balm. 583 00:41:39,110 --> 00:41:42,045 Abduction of a planet official is a serious crime. 584 00:41:42,113 --> 00:41:44,274 You will pay for this, I promise you! 585 00:41:44,348 --> 00:41:47,875 Not until you're convinced of the effects of the zenite gas, Mr. Advisor. 586 00:41:47,952 --> 00:41:52,321 Effects? I've been here an hour of your Earth time, you and Vanna even longer! 587 00:41:52,390 --> 00:41:54,620 I see no changes in any of us! 588 00:41:57,762 --> 00:42:01,630 Perhaps you need closer exposure. Fill that container! 589 00:42:03,935 --> 00:42:06,733 Are you suggesting that I dig zenite? 590 00:42:06,804 --> 00:42:11,798 - I insist! - You will indeed pay for this! 591 00:42:19,083 --> 00:42:21,643 You too, Vanna. 592 00:42:21,719 --> 00:42:23,812 You too! Dig! 593 00:42:29,827 --> 00:42:32,955 [Communicator Beeping] 594 00:42:33,030 --> 00:42:35,430 - [ Communicator Beeps On ] - Kirk here. What is it? 595 00:42:35,499 --> 00:42:39,128 Contact check. It has been over an hour since your last communication. 596 00:42:39,203 --> 00:42:43,765 Your orders are to stand by. Now, carry them out! Kirk out. 597 00:42:43,841 --> 00:42:45,638 Standing by, Captain. 598 00:42:45,710 --> 00:42:48,406 However, let me remind you, we have only five hours left to-- 599 00:42:48,479 --> 00:42:51,505 [ Clicks Communicator Off ] 600 00:42:51,582 --> 00:42:54,608 It is very unlike the captain. 601 00:42:54,685 --> 00:42:57,415 Can the zenite be affecting him? 602 00:43:03,127 --> 00:43:04,856 [ Vanna] I grow faint. 603 00:43:04,929 --> 00:43:08,330 [ Panting ] The oxygen is going. 604 00:43:09,734 --> 00:43:12,999 She's right. Kirk, transport us out of here. 605 00:43:13,070 --> 00:43:16,369 We'll leave when the gas has effect. 606 00:43:16,440 --> 00:43:19,807 It will never take effect. Transport us out of here! 607 00:43:21,545 --> 00:43:24,514 - Dig! - Imbecile! We'll die! 608 00:43:24,582 --> 00:43:27,745 - I said dig! - [ Grunts ] 609 00:43:30,655 --> 00:43:34,557 I am high advisor of all the planet. 610 00:43:34,625 --> 00:43:36,650 I will take no more orders! 611 00:43:36,727 --> 00:43:39,389 - One more step and I'll kill you. - [ Vanna] The gas! 612 00:43:39,463 --> 00:43:44,264 Captain, you were right. It's taking effect! You were right! 613 00:43:46,570 --> 00:43:49,869 Are you as brave with mortae as you are with a phaser? 614 00:43:49,941 --> 00:43:51,772 Both will kill. 615 00:43:58,950 --> 00:44:01,043 [ Grunts ] 616 00:44:22,873 --> 00:44:24,898 [ Groans ] 617 00:44:36,087 --> 00:44:38,214 [Communicator Beeps On] 618 00:44:38,289 --> 00:44:41,725 Enterprise! Enterprise, help! 619 00:44:41,792 --> 00:44:43,726 Enterprise! 620 00:44:43,794 --> 00:44:47,662 - Enterprise, Spock here. - They'll kill each other. Help us! 621 00:44:47,732 --> 00:44:51,429 - Help us! - [Flicking Switches] 622 00:44:52,603 --> 00:44:55,265 [ Vanna] Enterprise! Enterprise! 623 00:44:55,339 --> 00:44:57,398 [ Machine Beeping ] 624 00:44:59,744 --> 00:45:02,406 [ Both Grunting ] 625 00:45:02,480 --> 00:45:05,210 - [ Beeping Continues ] - [Beaming] 626 00:45:12,089 --> 00:45:15,354 [ Grunting Continues ] 627 00:45:15,426 --> 00:45:19,692 Captain, the zenite gas has affected you. Captain! 628 00:45:19,764 --> 00:45:21,925 [ Grunts, Panting ] 629 00:45:21,999 --> 00:45:24,934 The zenite gas! 630 00:45:25,002 --> 00:45:27,527 The Z-- The zenite gas. 631 00:45:28,272 --> 00:45:30,740 Look out, Jim! 632 00:45:30,808 --> 00:45:33,470 [ Grunts ] 633 00:45:42,686 --> 00:45:44,620 Well... 634 00:45:46,657 --> 00:45:50,787 it seems my little demonstration was... 635 00:45:50,861 --> 00:45:54,957 quite a success. [ Panting ] 636 00:46:00,504 --> 00:46:04,964 I don't like filters or even masks. 637 00:46:05,042 --> 00:46:09,138 I like the word "protector" much better. 638 00:46:09,213 --> 00:46:11,511 Well, don't you? 639 00:46:11,582 --> 00:46:13,812 It is less technical, 640 00:46:13,884 --> 00:46:16,114 therefore, less accurate, 641 00:46:16,187 --> 00:46:20,180 but perhaps more generally descriptive of the function. 642 00:46:20,257 --> 00:46:23,920 It appears you have what you came for after all. 643 00:46:23,994 --> 00:46:26,394 The captain will have his zenite, just as I agreed. 644 00:46:26,464 --> 00:46:30,025 Agreed? There's no such word in the Troglyte vocabulary. 645 00:46:30,101 --> 00:46:32,501 The captain will have his zenite! 646 00:46:32,570 --> 00:46:35,630 No thanks to any agreement by you. It had to be obtained by force. 647 00:46:35,706 --> 00:46:38,869 Because it is the only way we can obtain what is due us. 648 00:46:38,943 --> 00:46:41,241 How about your education? Was that by force? 649 00:46:41,312 --> 00:46:44,247 It served your purpose at the time. 650 00:46:44,315 --> 00:46:47,113 You could have had those filters for all the good it will do you. 651 00:46:47,184 --> 00:46:50,085 They will be very effective. They've been severely tested. 652 00:46:50,154 --> 00:46:54,614 The Troglytes will no longer suffer from retardation and emotional difficulties. 653 00:46:54,692 --> 00:46:58,287 They will all be like her: ungrateful, vindictive! 654 00:46:58,362 --> 00:47:02,423 Yes, our demands have just begun. 655 00:47:04,502 --> 00:47:06,936 Here is the zenite, Captain, 656 00:47:08,906 --> 00:47:12,137 -just as I promised. - Thank you, Vanna. 657 00:47:12,209 --> 00:47:16,612 Stratos is so pleasant... and so beautiful. 658 00:47:16,680 --> 00:47:19,706 I think I'm afraid to leave it. 659 00:47:19,783 --> 00:47:24,152 There is great beauty in the knowledge that-- that lies below, 660 00:47:25,689 --> 00:47:28,783 and only one way to really experience it. 661 00:47:28,859 --> 00:47:31,828 I shall go to the mines. 662 00:47:33,864 --> 00:47:36,890 I no longer wish to be limited to the clouds. 663 00:47:38,269 --> 00:47:42,399 Is... your planet like this one? 664 00:47:42,473 --> 00:47:44,407 No. 665 00:47:45,943 --> 00:47:49,470 No, Vulcan is quite different. 666 00:47:50,681 --> 00:47:53,411 Someday I should like to visit it. 667 00:47:56,120 --> 00:48:00,079 Perhaps some form of mediation can be helpful in your difficulties. 668 00:48:00,157 --> 00:48:04,218 The Federation Bureau of Industrialization may be of aid to you. 669 00:48:04,295 --> 00:48:06,991 I will tolerate absolutely no interference! 670 00:48:07,064 --> 00:48:09,726 You will not set foot here as long as I rule! 671 00:48:09,800 --> 00:48:13,827 Believe me, sir, I have neither the time nor the desire to return here. 672 00:48:13,904 --> 00:48:16,839 Only answering your charges against me will force me back. 673 00:48:16,907 --> 00:48:20,274 And I shall press them. You are guilty of abduction, Captain! 674 00:48:20,344 --> 00:48:23,802 You're guilty of attacking a starship commander and plotting against his life. 675 00:48:23,881 --> 00:48:27,476 Captain, perhaps both incidents are best forgotten. 676 00:48:28,686 --> 00:48:30,813 [ Chuckles ] 677 00:48:32,790 --> 00:48:35,588 Yes, Vanna. 678 00:48:37,194 --> 00:48:39,594 They never happened. Mr. Advisor? 679 00:48:45,603 --> 00:48:49,903 Let's get that zenite delivered. We only have three hours left. 680 00:48:49,974 --> 00:48:53,341 Two hours, fifty-nine minutes to be exact, Captain. 681 00:49:05,122 --> 00:49:07,955 - [ Communicator Beeps On ] - Kirk to Enterprise. 682 00:49:08,025 --> 00:49:09,959 Kirk to Enterprise. 683 00:49:10,027 --> 00:49:13,394 Mr. Scott... beam us up. 684 00:49:14,465 --> 00:49:17,434 [Beaming] 685 00:49:18,305 --> 00:50:18,263 Watch Movies, Series & LiveTV www.flixify.app