1 00:00:07,621 --> 00:00:09,851 All observation stations, take final readings. 2 00:00:09,923 --> 00:00:11,857 This will be our last orbit. 3 00:00:13,000 --> 00:00:19,074 Watch Movies, Series & LiveTV www.flixify.app 4 00:00:20,434 --> 00:00:23,699 Spock, any answers? 5 00:00:23,770 --> 00:00:25,704 I still read a suggestion... 6 00:00:25,772 --> 00:00:28,172 of carbon cycle life-forms on the planet surface, Captain. 7 00:00:28,241 --> 00:00:30,175 Which is scientifically impossible... 8 00:00:30,243 --> 00:00:33,041 - under conditions there. - Agreed. 9 00:00:33,113 --> 00:00:37,379 Mr. Sulu, switch to the planet area I have under observation. 10 00:00:37,451 --> 00:00:39,385 Reading it now, Mr. Spock. 11 00:00:39,453 --> 00:00:42,388 It seems to indicate artificial power being generated... 12 00:00:42,456 --> 00:00:44,424 in factor seven quantities. 13 00:00:44,491 --> 00:00:48,222 Which would indicate a considerable civilization there. 14 00:00:48,295 --> 00:00:52,061 What's all this poppycock about life-forms on this planet, Spock? 15 00:00:52,132 --> 00:00:56,330 The surface is molten lava. The atmosphere is poisonous. 16 00:00:56,403 --> 00:00:59,895 Our readings could be false, perhaps caused by some natural phenomena. 17 00:00:59,973 --> 00:01:02,669 I think Starfleet should forget about those old space legends. 18 00:01:02,743 --> 00:01:04,836 There's no intelligent life here. 19 00:01:06,279 --> 00:01:09,510 Lieutenant, anything from the planet? 20 00:01:09,583 --> 00:01:12,677 I repeatedly tried on every hailing frequency, sir. 21 00:01:12,753 --> 00:01:15,688 There's no response on any channel. 22 00:01:15,756 --> 00:01:17,690 Transmit to Starfleet... 23 00:01:17,758 --> 00:01:21,353 our sensor readings and log entries on the planet. 24 00:01:21,428 --> 00:01:23,555 Surface conditions make it impossible... 25 00:01:23,630 --> 00:01:26,360 for us to beam down and investigate further. 26 00:01:26,433 --> 00:01:28,367 We are going on to our next assignment. 27 00:01:28,435 --> 00:01:30,665 - Aye, aye, sir. - Completing final orbit, sir. 28 00:01:30,737 --> 00:01:34,036 - Prepare to warp us out. - [ Beeping ] 29 00:01:36,209 --> 00:01:39,201 - Alert status! - We're being scanned, Captain. 30 00:01:39,279 --> 00:01:41,270 A deep probe, incredibly swift. 31 00:01:50,424 --> 00:01:52,358 Jim! 32 00:02:14,748 --> 00:02:16,682 Captain Kirk, I believe. 33 00:02:16,750 --> 00:02:18,741 A pleasure to make your acquaintance. 34 00:02:20,654 --> 00:02:22,588 - Uhura-- - No need... 35 00:02:22,656 --> 00:02:26,023 to check your voice telegraph device. 36 00:02:26,092 --> 00:02:28,151 Do I gather that you recognize me? 37 00:02:28,228 --> 00:02:30,753 I recognize what you appear to be. 38 00:02:30,831 --> 00:02:32,856 And appearances can be most deceiving, 39 00:02:32,933 --> 00:02:35,163 but not in this case, James Kirk. 40 00:02:35,235 --> 00:02:37,169 I am Abraham Lincoln. 41 00:02:53,453 --> 00:02:56,217 Space-- the final frontier. 42 00:03:02,062 --> 00:03:06,499 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 43 00:03:06,566 --> 00:03:10,502 Its five-year mission-- to explore strange new worlds, 44 00:03:10,570 --> 00:03:14,506 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 45 00:03:14,574 --> 00:03:17,839 to boldly go where no man has gone before. 46 00:04:00,687 --> 00:04:03,178 Spock. 47 00:04:06,226 --> 00:04:08,160 Fascinating. 48 00:04:08,228 --> 00:04:10,719 I have been described in many ways, Mr. Spock, 49 00:04:10,797 --> 00:04:14,358 - but never with that word. - I was requesting your analysis. 50 00:04:14,434 --> 00:04:18,427 They did scan us and our vessel, Captain, 51 00:04:18,505 --> 00:04:21,030 and doubtless obtained sufficient information... 52 00:04:21,107 --> 00:04:23,667 - to present this illusion. - Illusion? 53 00:04:25,245 --> 00:04:27,839 Captain, will you permit me to come aboard your vessel? 54 00:04:27,914 --> 00:04:31,350 No doubt you have devices which can check my reality. 55 00:04:34,688 --> 00:04:39,853 We'd be honored to have you aboard, Mr. President. 56 00:04:39,926 --> 00:04:44,625 Do you still measure time in minutes? 57 00:04:44,698 --> 00:04:47,166 We can convert to it, sir. 58 00:04:47,233 --> 00:04:52,466 Then you should be directly over my position in-- 59 00:04:52,539 --> 00:04:56,873 There! Exactly twelve and one half minutes. 60 00:04:56,943 --> 00:04:58,968 Until then, Captain. 61 00:05:16,997 --> 00:05:19,261 Thank you, Mr. Mulney. 62 00:05:23,603 --> 00:05:26,299 Small change occurring there, Captain. 63 00:05:32,846 --> 00:05:36,111 - Magnification four, helm. - Aye, aye, sir. 64 00:05:40,654 --> 00:05:44,385 An area of approximately 1 ,000 square kilometers. 65 00:05:44,457 --> 00:05:46,584 It measures completely earth-like. 66 00:05:46,660 --> 00:05:49,959 -Perfect oxygen-nitrogen atmosphere. -He called it to the second. 67 00:05:50,030 --> 00:05:53,227 We'll be over it in exactly 1 2 minutes now. 68 00:05:55,201 --> 00:05:57,135 Security, send a detachment... 69 00:05:57,203 --> 00:06:00,138 to the transporter room immediately, phaser side arms, 70 00:06:00,206 --> 00:06:03,903 and be prepared to give presidential honors. 71 00:06:03,977 --> 00:06:06,571 Jim, do you really believe he's Abraham Lincoln? 72 00:06:06,646 --> 00:06:08,580 It's obvious he believes it. 73 00:06:08,648 --> 00:06:12,846 Dr. McCoy, Mr. Spock, full dress uniforms. 74 00:06:15,422 --> 00:06:17,390 Full dress? Presidential honors? 75 00:06:17,457 --> 00:06:19,425 What is this nonsense, Mr. Dickerson? 76 00:06:19,492 --> 00:06:21,585 I understand President Lincoln's coming aboard, sir. 77 00:06:21,661 --> 00:06:23,595 Are you daft, man? 78 00:06:23,663 --> 00:06:25,597 All I know is what the captain tells me. 79 00:06:25,665 --> 00:06:28,930 He says he'll have the hide of the first man that so much as smiles. 80 00:06:30,837 --> 00:06:35,103 I'd have expected sanity from the ship's surgeon, at least! 81 00:06:35,175 --> 00:06:37,439 President Lincoln, indeed! 82 00:06:37,510 --> 00:06:40,775 No doubt to be followed by Louis of France and Robert the Bruce. 83 00:06:40,847 --> 00:06:44,783 If so, we'll execute appropriate honors to each, Mr. Scott. 84 00:06:44,851 --> 00:06:47,285 - Aye, sir. - Gentlemen, I don't for a moment... 85 00:06:47,353 --> 00:06:50,516 believe that President Lincoln is actually coming aboard, 86 00:06:50,590 --> 00:06:54,959 but we're dealing with an unknown and highly advanced life-form. 87 00:06:55,028 --> 00:06:58,964 Until we know, when in Rome, we'll do as the Romans do. 88 00:06:59,032 --> 00:07:00,966 [Hailing Signal] 89 00:07:01,034 --> 00:07:05,232 Bridge to Transporter Room. One minute to overhead position. 90 00:07:05,305 --> 00:07:07,569 - Locked on to something. - [ Transporter Beeping ] 91 00:07:07,640 --> 00:07:09,972 Does that appear human to you, Mr. Spock? 92 00:07:10,043 --> 00:07:15,071 Fascinating. For a moment, it appeared almost mineral. 93 00:07:15,148 --> 00:07:18,413 Like living rock with heavy fore claws. 94 00:07:18,485 --> 00:07:21,079 It’s settling down now to completely human readings. 95 00:07:21,154 --> 00:07:23,987 We can beam it aboard anytime now, sir. 96 00:07:24,057 --> 00:07:27,754 Dr. McCoy, take tricorder readings... 97 00:07:27,827 --> 00:07:31,422 and see if it is human. 98 00:07:31,498 --> 00:07:35,764 Appropriate ruffles and flourishes, Mr. Spock. 99 00:07:35,835 --> 00:07:37,928 Security, stand ready. 100 00:07:38,004 --> 00:07:41,770 Phaser team, set and ready for a heavy stun. 101 00:07:41,841 --> 00:07:44,742 [ Transporter Beeping ] 102 00:07:44,811 --> 00:07:48,508 - Band honors ready, Captain. - Energize. 103 00:07:50,016 --> 00:07:53,076 [Transporter Humming] 104 00:07:55,355 --> 00:07:59,451 "[Drum roll] 105 00:07:59,526 --> 00:08:03,690 "[Drum Cadence] 106 00:08:03,763 --> 00:08:07,358 "[Continues] 107 00:08:07,433 --> 00:08:12,461 " [ Blowing Whistle ] 108 00:08:12,539 --> 00:08:15,372 "[Drum roll Resumes] 109 00:08:15,441 --> 00:08:17,671 "[Band Playing] 110 00:08:17,744 --> 00:08:21,805 The U.S.S. Enterprise is honored to have you aboard, Mr. President. 111 00:08:21,881 --> 00:08:25,840 "[Band Continues] 112 00:08:25,919 --> 00:08:30,447 Strange. Where are the musicians? 113 00:08:30,523 --> 00:08:33,014 That's taped music, sir. 114 00:08:33,092 --> 00:08:36,391 A starship on active duty never carries an honor detachment. 115 00:08:36,462 --> 00:08:40,023 "Taped music," you say? 116 00:08:40,099 --> 00:08:44,331 Well, perhaps Mr. Spock will be good enough to explain that to me later. 117 00:08:44,404 --> 00:08:48,397 A most interesting way to come aboard, Captain. 118 00:08:48,474 --> 00:08:50,601 What was the device used? 119 00:08:50,677 --> 00:08:53,202 An energy-matter scrambler, sir. 120 00:08:53,279 --> 00:08:55,873 The molecules in your body are converted into energy, 121 00:08:55,949 --> 00:08:57,883 then beamed into this chamber... 122 00:08:57,951 --> 00:09:00,112 and reconverted back into their original pattern. 123 00:09:00,186 --> 00:09:04,646 Well, since I'm obviously here, 124 00:09:04,724 --> 00:09:06,817 - and quite whole, - [ Chuckles ] 125 00:09:06,893 --> 00:09:10,294 whatever you mean apparently works very well indeed. 126 00:09:10,363 --> 00:09:14,493 Ye gentlemen, if those are weapons, please lower them. 127 00:09:14,567 --> 00:09:17,661 At my age, I'm afraid I'm not very dangerous. 128 00:09:17,737 --> 00:09:20,331 Human, Jim. 129 00:09:20,406 --> 00:09:24,706 All too human, Dr. McCoy. Happy to make your acquaintance. 130 00:09:26,212 --> 00:09:28,146 Mr. President, 131 00:09:28,214 --> 00:09:31,615 may I present my officers: 132 00:09:31,684 --> 00:09:34,175 Commander Spock, second in command, 133 00:09:34,254 --> 00:09:39,021 Engineering Officer Scott and Security Officer Dickerson. 134 00:09:39,092 --> 00:09:43,222 Mr. Spock, Mr. Scott, Mr. Dickerson. 135 00:09:43,296 --> 00:09:45,628 Gentlemen, I hope to talk to each of you. 136 00:09:45,698 --> 00:09:49,361 But, meanwhile, your captain is consumed with questions... 137 00:09:49,435 --> 00:09:51,699 and I shall do my utmost to answer them. 138 00:09:51,771 --> 00:09:55,867 I trust your duties will permit time to answer some of mine. 139 00:09:55,942 --> 00:09:58,536 At your service, Captain. 140 00:09:58,611 --> 00:10:01,910 Lieutenant Dickerson, you and your men may return to quarters. 141 00:10:01,981 --> 00:10:04,381 Mr. President. 142 00:10:04,450 --> 00:10:06,543 A most interesting vessel. 143 00:10:16,963 --> 00:10:20,399 Just what was it you locked onto before you beamed him aboard? 144 00:10:20,466 --> 00:10:22,730 You heard Mr. Spock yourself. 145 00:10:22,802 --> 00:10:26,568 Mineral he called it, like living rock. 146 00:10:26,639 --> 00:10:29,403 - And that became Lincoln? - I couldn't tell. 147 00:10:29,475 --> 00:10:32,911 May have been another figure down there standing by. 148 00:10:32,979 --> 00:10:36,073 What do you make of it? 149 00:10:36,149 --> 00:10:38,413 I'm not quite sure. 150 00:10:44,223 --> 00:10:47,317 Captain's Log : Star date 5906.4. 151 00:10:47,393 --> 00:10:51,352 Who or what has been beamed aboard our vessel? 152 00:10:51,431 --> 00:10:54,662 An alien who has changed himself into this form? An illusion? 153 00:10:54,734 --> 00:10:57,669 I cannot conceive it possible that Abraham Lincoln... 154 00:10:57,737 --> 00:11:00,001 could have actually been reincarnated. 155 00:11:00,073 --> 00:11:03,941 And yet his kindness, his gentle wisdom, his humor, 156 00:11:04,010 --> 00:11:06,774 everything about him is so right. 157 00:11:09,349 --> 00:11:12,944 Yes, if I recall, your Union Army observation balloons... 158 00:11:13,019 --> 00:11:15,613 were tendered 600 or so feet high. 159 00:11:15,688 --> 00:11:19,886 We're 643 miles above the surface of this planet. 160 00:11:23,529 --> 00:11:26,623 You can measure great distances that closely? 161 00:11:26,699 --> 00:11:28,633 We do, sir. 162 00:11:29,869 --> 00:11:32,963 643 miles, 2,02 1 feet, 163 00:11:33,039 --> 00:11:35,473 2.04 inches at this moment, 164 00:11:35,541 --> 00:11:37,702 using your old-style measurements. 165 00:11:37,777 --> 00:11:40,974 Bless me! 166 00:11:41,047 --> 00:11:43,811 - Excuse me, Captain Kirk. - Yes, Lieutenant. 167 00:11:43,883 --> 00:11:47,410 - Mr. Scott-- - What a charming Negress. 168 00:11:47,487 --> 00:11:50,650 Oh, forgive me, my dear. 169 00:11:50,723 --> 00:11:54,784 I know in my time some used that term as a description of property. 170 00:11:54,861 --> 00:11:58,160 But why should I object to that term, sir? 171 00:11:58,231 --> 00:12:01,928 In our century, we've learned not to fear words. 172 00:12:03,536 --> 00:12:06,835 May I present our communications officer, Lieutenant Uhura. 173 00:12:06,906 --> 00:12:09,101 The foolishness of my century... 174 00:12:09,175 --> 00:12:11,735 had me apologizing where no offense was given. 175 00:12:11,811 --> 00:12:14,279 We've each learned to be delighted with what we are. 176 00:12:15,648 --> 00:12:18,776 The Vulcan’s learned that centuries before we did. 177 00:12:18,851 --> 00:12:21,615 It is basic to the Vulcan philosophy, sir. 178 00:12:21,687 --> 00:12:24,281 The combination of a number of things... 179 00:12:24,357 --> 00:12:26,951 - to make existence worthwhile. - Yes. 180 00:12:27,026 --> 00:12:30,154 Philosophy of "Nome," meaning all. 181 00:12:35,501 --> 00:12:37,469 How did I know that? 182 00:12:40,206 --> 00:12:44,472 Just as I seem to know that on the planet surface... 183 00:12:44,544 --> 00:12:46,808 you will meet one of the greatest living Vulcan’s... 184 00:12:46,879 --> 00:12:48,813 in the history of your planet. 185 00:12:48,881 --> 00:12:51,179 My mind cannot recall his name, 186 00:12:51,250 --> 00:12:53,343 but I know he will be there. 187 00:12:57,390 --> 00:13:00,325 What is it that powers your vessel, Captain? 188 00:13:00,393 --> 00:13:02,327 - May I see your engine room? - Certainly. 189 00:13:02,395 --> 00:13:04,420 - Our engineering officer-- - Has been waiting... 190 00:13:04,497 --> 00:13:07,261 in the briefing room for you, sir, for over two hours. 191 00:13:07,333 --> 00:13:09,767 Oh, dear. 192 00:13:09,836 --> 00:13:12,270 If you’ll forgive me, our communications officer-- 193 00:13:12,338 --> 00:13:15,273 I would be delighted to have her as guide. 194 00:13:15,341 --> 00:13:18,640 Forgive me again. We'll rejoin you shortly. 195 00:13:18,711 --> 00:13:20,645 Where the devil are they? 196 00:13:20,713 --> 00:13:22,647 Probably looking up haggis in the galley. 197 00:13:22,715 --> 00:13:26,116 - They've been everywhere else. - Sorry to have been delayed. 198 00:13:26,185 --> 00:13:29,450 Jim, I would be the last to advise you on your command image. 199 00:13:29,522 --> 00:13:33,253 - I doubt that, Bones, but continue. - Do I have to lay it out? 200 00:13:33,326 --> 00:13:35,294 Practically the entire crew has seen you... 201 00:13:35,361 --> 00:13:37,852 treat this impostor like the real thing... 202 00:13:37,930 --> 00:13:40,194 when he can’t possibly be the real article. 203 00:13:40,266 --> 00:13:44,066 Lincoln died three centuries ago hundreds of light-years away. 204 00:13:44,137 --> 00:13:47,436 More that direction, Engineer. 205 00:13:49,008 --> 00:13:51,806 You're the science officer. Why aren't you, 206 00:13:51,878 --> 00:13:55,177 well, doing whatever a science officer does at a time like this? 207 00:13:55,248 --> 00:13:58,240 I am, Doctor. I am observing the alien. 208 00:13:58,317 --> 00:14:02,014 Well, at last! At least somebody agrees he's an alien. 209 00:14:02,088 --> 00:14:04,921 - Yes, of course, he's an alien. - He's potentially dangerous. 210 00:14:04,991 --> 00:14:08,757 Mad! Loony as an Arcturian dog bird! 211 00:14:08,828 --> 00:14:12,093 Gentlemen, as you know, 212 00:14:12,165 --> 00:14:14,929 Mr. Spock and I have been invited... 213 00:14:15,001 --> 00:14:18,095 to beam down to the planet surface with him. 214 00:14:18,171 --> 00:14:21,106 - Any comments on that? - Yes, a big one. 215 00:14:21,174 --> 00:14:24,769 Suddenly, miraculously, we see a small spot... 216 00:14:24,844 --> 00:14:27,278 of earth-type environment down there. 217 00:14:27,346 --> 00:14:31,282 Now is it really there, or do we Just think we see it down there? 218 00:14:31,350 --> 00:14:34,478 You might beam down into a sea of molten lava. 219 00:14:34,554 --> 00:14:37,318 But why would he want to kill only two of us? 220 00:14:37,390 --> 00:14:39,790 It would be illogical. With such abilities, 221 00:14:39,859 --> 00:14:43,260 they could as easily trick us into destroying the entire vessel. 222 00:14:43,329 --> 00:14:45,263 Are you implying, Mr. Spock, 223 00:14:45,331 --> 00:14:47,731 that it's probably safe to beam down there? 224 00:14:47,800 --> 00:14:49,734 No, I'm not, Doctor. 225 00:14:49,802 --> 00:14:52,236 There's no doubt they want us down there for some hidden purpose. 226 00:14:52,305 --> 00:14:55,468 Otherwise, they would have revealed some logical reason for all of this. 227 00:14:55,541 --> 00:14:59,136 Why Lincoln, Spock? 228 00:14:59,212 --> 00:15:01,578 Any speculation on that? 229 00:15:01,647 --> 00:15:05,583 Speculation is unnecessary, Captain. The answer is clear. 230 00:15:05,651 --> 00:15:09,747 President Lincoln has always been a very personal hero to you. 231 00:15:09,822 --> 00:15:12,017 What better way to titillate your curiosity... 232 00:15:12,091 --> 00:15:14,321 than to make him come alive for you. 233 00:15:15,494 --> 00:15:17,462 Not only to me, Spock. 234 00:15:17,530 --> 00:15:21,432 Agreed. I, too, experienced his charm. 235 00:15:21,500 --> 00:15:24,264 It is a magnificent work of duplication. 236 00:15:24,337 --> 00:15:27,272 But he holds a special involvement to you, Jim. 237 00:15:27,340 --> 00:15:29,774 I think it's interesting, inasmuch as you're the one... 238 00:15:29,842 --> 00:15:32,436 who's gonna make the decision whether to beam down or not. 239 00:15:35,181 --> 00:15:37,479 Don't do it, Captain. 240 00:15:49,362 --> 00:15:53,799 The very reason for the existence of our starships... 241 00:15:53,866 --> 00:15:57,302 is contact with other life. 242 00:15:57,370 --> 00:15:59,702 Although the method is beyond our comprehension, 243 00:15:59,772 --> 00:16:03,071 we have been offered contact. 244 00:16:03,142 --> 00:16:07,875 Therefore, I shall beam down. 245 00:16:07,947 --> 00:16:09,881 Mr. Spock, as for you-- 246 00:16:09,949 --> 00:16:12,417 Captain, since I was included in the invitation, 247 00:16:12,485 --> 00:16:14,419 I must beam down with you. 248 00:16:14,487 --> 00:16:16,421 - You're both out of your heads! - Aye, sir. 249 00:16:16,489 --> 00:16:18,582 And you're on the edge of insubordination! 250 00:16:18,658 --> 00:16:20,592 Would I be on the edge of insubordination... 251 00:16:20,660 --> 00:16:24,255 to remind the captain this smells of something happening to him... 252 00:16:24,330 --> 00:16:26,924 that I might not be able to patch together again? 253 00:16:26,999 --> 00:16:29,593 Aye! 254 00:16:29,669 --> 00:16:32,263 Gentlemen, your concern is noted and appreciated. 255 00:16:32,338 --> 00:16:36,104 Mr. Spock, standard dress, tricorders and phasers. 256 00:16:36,175 --> 00:16:38,769 We will guide President Lincoln to the transporter room. 257 00:16:38,844 --> 00:16:41,278 We'll beam down immediately. 258 00:16:52,024 --> 00:16:53,958 Standing by, Mr. Scott. 259 00:16:54,026 --> 00:16:56,119 Transporter Room to Bridge. Standing by. 260 00:16:56,195 --> 00:16:59,130 [Chekov] We are now locked in synchronous orbit. 261 00:16:59,198 --> 00:17:01,132 Sensors continue to show the area... 262 00:17:01,200 --> 00:17:03,065 as completely earth-like in all respects. 263 00:17:03,135 --> 00:17:07,572 If they’re wrong and they do beam into a pool of lava-- 264 00:17:07,640 --> 00:17:11,269 Then they're dead men. I could not pull them back in time. 265 00:17:17,149 --> 00:17:19,310 All right, Mr. Scott, energize. 266 00:17:19,385 --> 00:17:21,615 [Transporter Humming] 267 00:17:30,229 --> 00:17:32,629 Scotty. 268 00:17:42,908 --> 00:17:45,809 [Wind Blowing] 269 00:17:57,056 --> 00:17:59,820 [Spock] Captain. 270 00:17:59,892 --> 00:18:03,419 Our phasers and tricorders did not beam down with us. 271 00:18:05,331 --> 00:18:08,425 - [ Communicators Chirping ] - Kirk to Enterprise. Enterprise? 272 00:18:08,501 --> 00:18:11,766 Enterprise, come in. Kirk to Enterprise. 273 00:18:11,837 --> 00:18:14,101 Enterprise, come in! 274 00:18:14,173 --> 00:18:17,939 Undamaged, yet something is preventing them from functioning. 275 00:18:18,010 --> 00:18:20,308 Come in, Landing Party. Report. 276 00:18:21,714 --> 00:18:26,310 Enterprise to Captain Kirk. Can you read us? 277 00:18:26,385 --> 00:18:30,845 If they’re all right, they should've reported in. 278 00:18:30,923 --> 00:18:33,323 - Your explanation, sir? - Well, I have none. 279 00:18:33,392 --> 00:18:35,326 To me this seems quite as it should be. 280 00:18:35,394 --> 00:18:38,158 Why were our weapons taken? Why can't we communicate with our ship? 281 00:18:38,230 --> 00:18:42,166 Please, believe me. I know nothing other than what I already told you. 282 00:18:42,234 --> 00:18:44,668 The game is over! We've treated you with courtesy. 283 00:18:44,737 --> 00:18:47,001 We've gone along with what and who you think you are. 284 00:18:47,072 --> 00:18:50,838 Despite the seeming contradictions, all is as it appears to be. 285 00:18:50,910 --> 00:18:53,504 I am Abraham Lincoln. 286 00:18:53,579 --> 00:18:58,573 Just a slam whom I appear to be. 287 00:18:58,651 --> 00:19:00,983 - Surak. - Who? 288 00:19:02,388 --> 00:19:05,221 The greatest of all who ever lived on our planet, Captain. 289 00:19:05,291 --> 00:19:08,089 The father of all we became. 290 00:19:08,160 --> 00:19:10,560 - [Alarm Sounding] - All ship systems going dead. 291 00:19:10,629 --> 00:19:13,496 Switch to reserve power. All decks report status. 292 00:19:13,566 --> 00:19:17,127 All decks report status. All decks report status. 293 00:19:17,203 --> 00:19:22,140 Bridge to Engineering. Come in. What's happening to our power? 294 00:19:22,208 --> 00:19:24,472 Bridge to Engineering. Report! 295 00:19:24,543 --> 00:19:26,738 Everything's out. We've switched to reserve power. 296 00:19:26,812 --> 00:19:28,973 We've lost all power in the warp engines. 297 00:19:29,048 --> 00:19:30,982 How is it, Mr. Sulu? 298 00:19:31,050 --> 00:19:34,679 No answer yet on what caused it. They're standing by. 299 00:19:34,753 --> 00:19:37,278 Shut down all but the most necessary systems. 300 00:19:37,356 --> 00:19:39,688 No damage report, Mr. Scott. 301 00:19:39,758 --> 00:19:41,692 [ Engineering ] No indication of engine damage, sir. 302 00:19:41,760 --> 00:19:45,161 - Engage restart cycle. - I can't. I don't understand it. 303 00:19:45,231 --> 00:19:47,597 - Start emergency procedures. - Aye, aye, sir. 304 00:19:49,401 --> 00:19:51,835 Live long and prosper, Spock. 305 00:19:51,904 --> 00:19:53,895 May you also, Captain Kirk. 306 00:19:53,973 --> 00:19:56,840 It is not logical that you are Surak. 307 00:19:56,909 --> 00:20:00,777 There is no fact, extrapolation of fact or theory... 308 00:20:00,846 --> 00:20:03,508 - which would make possible-- - Whatever I am, 309 00:20:03,582 --> 00:20:05,948 would it harm you to give response? 310 00:20:08,254 --> 00:20:12,020 Live long and prosper, image of Surak, 311 00:20:12,091 --> 00:20:15,185 father of all we now hold true. 312 00:20:15,261 --> 00:20:18,196 The, uh, "image of Surak"... 313 00:20:18,264 --> 00:20:21,427 read in your face what is in your mind, Spock. 314 00:20:21,500 --> 00:20:24,367 As I turned and my eyes beheld you, 315 00:20:24,436 --> 00:20:26,529 I displayed emotion. 316 00:20:26,605 --> 00:20:28,573 I beg forgiveness. 317 00:20:29,942 --> 00:20:32,536 The cause was more than sufficient. 318 00:20:32,611 --> 00:20:35,876 Let us speak no further of it. 319 00:20:35,948 --> 00:20:38,576 In my time, we knew not of Earth men. 320 00:20:38,651 --> 00:20:41,916 I am pleased to see that we have differences. 321 00:20:41,987 --> 00:20:45,946 May we together become greater than the sum of both of us. 322 00:20:46,025 --> 00:20:48,653 Spock, we'll not go along with these charades any longer. 323 00:20:48,727 --> 00:20:53,721 [Rumbling, Sizzling] 324 00:20:56,802 --> 00:20:59,293 You'll have an answer soon, Captain. 325 00:21:07,513 --> 00:21:10,607 Our world is called Excalbia. 326 00:21:10,683 --> 00:21:14,210 Countless who live on that planet are watching. 327 00:21:14,286 --> 00:21:16,447 Before this drama unfolds, we give welcome... 328 00:21:16,522 --> 00:21:20,356 to the ones named Kirk and Spock. 329 00:21:20,426 --> 00:21:23,691 We know nothing of your world... 330 00:21:23,762 --> 00:21:26,026 or your customs. 331 00:21:26,098 --> 00:21:30,228 What do you mean, "drama about to unfold"? 332 00:21:30,302 --> 00:21:33,362 You're intelligent life-form, but I'm surprised... 333 00:21:33,439 --> 00:21:35,703 you do not perceive the honor we do you. 334 00:21:35,774 --> 00:21:38,208 Have we not created in this place on our planet... 335 00:21:38,277 --> 00:21:40,973 a stage identical to your own world? 336 00:21:41,046 --> 00:21:45,210 We perceive we were invited to come here, and we came in friendship. 337 00:21:45,284 --> 00:21:50,381 And you have deprived us of our instruments to examine your world, 338 00:21:50,456 --> 00:21:53,550 to defend ourselves, to communicate with our vessel. 339 00:21:53,626 --> 00:21:56,561 Your objection is well taken. 340 00:21:56,629 --> 00:21:59,894 We shall communicate with your vessel so your fellow life-forms... 341 00:21:59,965 --> 00:22:05,494 may also enjoy and profit... from the play. 342 00:22:05,571 --> 00:22:08,335 Behold! 343 00:22:08,407 --> 00:22:10,375 [ Clicks Fore claws ] 344 00:22:24,289 --> 00:22:27,019 Captain, Mr. Spock, 345 00:22:27,092 --> 00:22:29,026 some of these you may know through history. 346 00:22:29,094 --> 00:22:31,028 Genghis Khan, for one. 347 00:22:31,096 --> 00:22:36,693 Colonel Green led a genocidal war early in the 21st century on Earth. 348 00:22:36,769 --> 00:22:40,205 Zora, who experimented with the body chemistry... 349 00:22:40,272 --> 00:22:42,206 of subject tribes on Tiburon. 350 00:22:42,274 --> 00:22:44,538 Kahless the Unforgettable-- 351 00:22:44,610 --> 00:22:47,875 the Klingon who set the pattern for his planet's tyrannies. 352 00:22:49,148 --> 00:22:51,912 We welcome the vessel Enterprise... 353 00:22:51,984 --> 00:22:55,613 to our solar system and to our spectacle. 354 00:22:55,688 --> 00:22:57,952 At least the captain and Spock are safe. 355 00:22:58,023 --> 00:23:00,389 It's a confrontation of some sort. 356 00:23:00,459 --> 00:23:04,828 Those are all figures out of history, notoriously evil. 357 00:23:04,897 --> 00:23:06,990 [Rock] We ask you to observe with us... 358 00:23:07,066 --> 00:23:09,330 the confrontation of the two opposing philosophies... 359 00:23:09,401 --> 00:23:13,303 you term good and evil. 360 00:23:13,372 --> 00:23:17,502 Since this is our first experiment with Earthlings, 361 00:23:17,576 --> 00:23:21,808 our theme is a simple one. Survival, life and death. 362 00:23:21,880 --> 00:23:24,644 Your philosophies are alien to us, 363 00:23:24,717 --> 00:23:27,083 and we wish to understand them and discover... 364 00:23:27,152 --> 00:23:29,313 which is the stronger. 365 00:23:29,388 --> 00:23:32,846 We learn by observing such spectacles. 366 00:23:32,925 --> 00:23:35,758 What do you mean, "survival"? 367 00:23:35,828 --> 00:23:37,728 The word is explicit. 368 00:23:37,796 --> 00:23:40,788 If you and Spock survive, you return to your vessel. 369 00:23:40,866 --> 00:23:43,528 If you do not... 370 00:23:46,171 --> 00:23:48,639 your existence is ended. 371 00:23:58,317 --> 00:24:00,877 Can we beam the captain and Spock back up? 372 00:24:00,953 --> 00:24:05,822 We don't have the power. They'll come aboard a mass of dying flesh. 373 00:24:05,891 --> 00:24:08,325 Well, can we send the phasers down? 374 00:24:08,393 --> 00:24:11,556 There's nothing we can do. Nothing but watch them. 375 00:24:11,630 --> 00:24:14,963 He's skimmed the worst ones in history to face them. 376 00:24:15,033 --> 00:24:20,164 But they're not real, any more than that Lincoln or Surak. 377 00:24:23,742 --> 00:24:26,836 - What do the sensors read? - As life-forms. 378 00:24:26,912 --> 00:24:30,006 They are living beings. 379 00:24:30,082 --> 00:24:32,846 Could they be aliens projecting an illusion? 380 00:24:32,918 --> 00:24:35,853 The readings are those of humanoids. 381 00:24:35,921 --> 00:24:39,118 [Rock] Why do you hesitate? 382 00:24:39,191 --> 00:24:41,159 Do you wish further clarification? 383 00:24:41,226 --> 00:24:44,957 Your choice of action is unlimited, as is your choice of weapons. 384 00:24:45,030 --> 00:24:48,522 Should you wish to use any, you may fabricate anything you desire... 385 00:24:48,600 --> 00:24:51,694 out of what you can find around you. 386 00:24:51,770 --> 00:24:53,704 Captain? 387 00:25:01,446 --> 00:25:04,176 Mr. Spock and I refuse to participate. 388 00:25:04,249 --> 00:25:06,717 You will decide otherwise. 389 00:25:10,355 --> 00:25:14,792 [Rock Sizzling] 390 00:25:27,506 --> 00:25:31,840 Analysis, Spock. Why do they want us to fight? 391 00:25:31,910 --> 00:25:34,845 It may be exactly as explained, Captain. 392 00:25:34,913 --> 00:25:37,507 Our concept of good and evil is strange to them. 393 00:25:37,583 --> 00:25:40,848 Perhaps they wish to determine which is strongest. 394 00:25:40,919 --> 00:25:43,319 And they'll get their answers if it kills us. 395 00:25:47,259 --> 00:25:49,693 I'm afraid none of us may leave, gentlemen, 396 00:25:49,761 --> 00:25:52,195 until we do what it demands of us. 397 00:25:56,301 --> 00:26:00,237 Captain Kirk, may I speak with you? 398 00:26:01,673 --> 00:26:04,267 I quite agree with your attitude toward this charade. 399 00:26:04,343 --> 00:26:06,607 It's ridiculous to think that we should take part in it. 400 00:26:06,678 --> 00:26:08,942 What do you want? 401 00:26:09,014 --> 00:26:11,346 The same thing as you do-- to get out of here. 402 00:26:11,416 --> 00:26:14,510 I have no quarrel with you any more than you have with me. 403 00:26:14,586 --> 00:26:17,851 You're somewhat different... 404 00:26:17,923 --> 00:26:21,051 than the way history paints you, Colonel Green. 405 00:26:21,126 --> 00:26:23,856 History tends to exaggerate. 406 00:26:23,929 --> 00:26:26,864 I suggest we call a halt to this at once... 407 00:26:26,932 --> 00:26:30,197 and see if we can't find some way out of our difficulties. 408 00:26:30,269 --> 00:26:34,296 My associates are in full agreement with me. 409 00:26:34,373 --> 00:26:36,864 Captain... 410 00:26:36,942 --> 00:26:39,877 you were tricked into coming here, weren't you? 411 00:26:39,945 --> 00:26:41,879 So were we all. 412 00:26:44,116 --> 00:26:47,051 Where do you come from? 413 00:26:47,119 --> 00:26:49,713 I can't remember. 414 00:26:49,788 --> 00:26:51,722 Isn't that strange? 415 00:26:51,790 --> 00:26:54,884 My memory used to be quite remarkable. 416 00:26:54,960 --> 00:27:00,227 Well, wherever it was, I want to get back. 417 00:27:00,299 --> 00:27:03,826 So it seems to me, Captain, that we have a common cause, 418 00:27:03,902 --> 00:27:06,632 and our enemy is that creature. 419 00:27:06,705 --> 00:27:09,173 What do you propose? 420 00:27:09,241 --> 00:27:13,837 [Green] That we combine forces, and reason some way to overcome it. 421 00:27:13,912 --> 00:27:19,179 You were notorious, Colonel Green, for striking... 422 00:27:19,251 --> 00:27:22,277 at your enemies in the midst of negotiating with them. 423 00:27:22,354 --> 00:27:24,754 [Green]But that was centuries ago, Captain, 424 00:27:24,823 --> 00:27:26,882 and not altogether true. 425 00:27:26,959 --> 00:27:30,122 There is much I would change now if I could. 426 00:27:30,195 --> 00:27:34,427 Don't let prejudice and rumors way you. 427 00:27:36,668 --> 00:27:41,503 Captain! How can we warn him? 428 00:28:22,280 --> 00:28:24,214 Anyone hurt? 429 00:28:24,282 --> 00:28:26,716 I fear my clothing is somewhat damaged, 430 00:28:26,785 --> 00:28:31,222 but how delightful to discover at my age that I can still wrestle. 431 00:28:31,289 --> 00:28:33,553 - Mr. Spock? - I'm all right, Captain. 432 00:28:33,625 --> 00:28:36,389 However, I suggest that we prepare ourselves for another attack. 433 00:28:36,461 --> 00:28:38,725 No, I think Colonel Green is right. 434 00:28:38,797 --> 00:28:41,197 That rock-like thing is our enemy, 435 00:28:41,266 --> 00:28:43,234 - not those illusions. - For an illusion, 436 00:28:43,301 --> 00:28:46,065 my opponent carried a considerable punch. 437 00:28:46,138 --> 00:28:48,197 Oh, I forgot. 438 00:28:48,273 --> 00:28:51,242 You consider me an illusion too. 439 00:28:51,309 --> 00:28:55,746 The captain speaks wisely. Those four are not our enemy. 440 00:28:55,814 --> 00:28:58,942 We should arrive together at a peaceful settlement. 441 00:28:59,017 --> 00:29:01,417 [Rock] lam disappointed. 442 00:29:01,486 --> 00:29:05,081 You display no interest in the honor we do you. 443 00:29:05,157 --> 00:29:09,025 We offer you an opportunity to become our teachers... 444 00:29:09,094 --> 00:29:11,790 by demonstrating whether good or evil is more powerful. 445 00:29:11,863 --> 00:29:13,797 [ Sizzling, Gasps ] 446 00:29:13,865 --> 00:29:16,959 You find my body heat distressing, Captain? 447 00:29:17,035 --> 00:29:19,196 You forget the nature of this planet. 448 00:29:19,271 --> 00:29:23,264 I must conclude that your species requires a cause to fight for. 449 00:29:23,341 --> 00:29:26,367 You may now communicate with your ship. 450 00:29:32,951 --> 00:29:36,318 - [ Communicator Chirps ] - Kirk to Enterprise. 451 00:29:36,388 --> 00:29:39,289 Enterprise, come in. 452 00:29:39,357 --> 00:29:41,552 Scott to Engineering. Report, Lieutenant. 453 00:29:41,626 --> 00:29:44,060 Emergency increasing, sir. Deterioration has started, sir. 454 00:29:44,129 --> 00:29:46,290 Give me that again, man. I cannot hear you. 455 00:29:46,364 --> 00:29:48,389 Mr. Scott, I have the captain. 456 00:29:48,467 --> 00:29:52,164 - Scotty, do you read me? - Mr. Scott, I have the captain. 457 00:29:52,237 --> 00:29:54,205 Engineering, check for radiation. 458 00:29:54,272 --> 00:29:56,740 - Get a repair crew on it at once. - I have already, sir. 459 00:29:56,808 --> 00:29:59,743 - We can't seem to stop it. - Is there a danger of detonation? 460 00:29:59,811 --> 00:30:02,712 - Estimating four hours, sir. - Red alert, Captain. 461 00:30:02,781 --> 00:30:05,511 - Mr. Scott is standing by. - What caused the red alert? 462 00:30:05,584 --> 00:30:07,643 - I don't know yet, sir. - Captain! 463 00:30:07,719 --> 00:30:10,119 - Scotty, beam us up fast. - I cannot. 464 00:30:10,188 --> 00:30:14,284 We have a complete power failure. We're on emergency battery power. 465 00:30:14,359 --> 00:30:17,385 - What happened? - I can't explain it, sir, 466 00:30:17,462 --> 00:30:20,431 but the matter and antimatter are in red zone proximity. 467 00:30:20,499 --> 00:30:22,990 - What caused that? - There's no knowing... 468 00:30:23,068 --> 00:30:25,195 and there's no stopping it either. 469 00:30:25,270 --> 00:30:27,204 The shielding is breaking down, 470 00:30:27,272 --> 00:30:30,036 and I estimate four hours before it goes completely. 471 00:30:32,277 --> 00:30:35,007 Four hours before the ship blows up. 472 00:30:38,016 --> 00:30:39,779 The estimate is quite correct. 473 00:30:39,851 --> 00:30:43,309 Your ship will blow itself to bits within four hours... 474 00:30:43,388 --> 00:30:46,380 unless you defeat the others before then. 475 00:30:46,458 --> 00:30:49,393 Is that cause enough to fight for? 476 00:30:49,461 --> 00:30:52,123 What if they defeat us? 477 00:30:52,197 --> 00:30:55,963 To save your ship and your crew, you have to win. 478 00:30:58,236 --> 00:31:00,466 Scotty, inform Starfleet Command. 479 00:31:00,539 --> 00:31:02,473 Disengage nacelles, Jettison if possible. 480 00:31:02,541 --> 00:31:04,907 Mr. Spock, assist them. Advise and analyze. 481 00:31:04,976 --> 00:31:10,107 - [ Communicator Chirps ] - Scotty! Scotty! 482 00:31:10,182 --> 00:31:13,413 Your communicators no longer function, Captain. 483 00:31:13,485 --> 00:31:16,886 You may proceed with the spectacle. 484 00:31:16,955 --> 00:31:21,585 James, the war is forced upon us. 485 00:31:21,660 --> 00:31:24,151 History repeats itself. 486 00:31:33,171 --> 00:31:37,107 Supplemental Log : Star date 5906.5. 487 00:31:37,175 --> 00:31:39,575 Engineer Scott reporting. 488 00:31:39,644 --> 00:31:41,771 The Enterprise is doomed to explode in two hours... 489 00:31:41,846 --> 00:31:45,111 if Captain Kirk is defeated by the enemy on the surface of the planet. 490 00:31:45,183 --> 00:31:48,914 The enormous power of the Enterprise has been neutralized... 491 00:31:48,987 --> 00:31:51,888 and we sit here watching, unable to assist. 492 00:31:54,526 --> 00:31:56,619 - Did you set the traps? - Yes. 493 00:31:56,695 --> 00:31:58,629 What'd you find out? What are they doing? 494 00:31:58,697 --> 00:32:00,631 They've done nothing. They've not armed themselves... 495 00:32:00,699 --> 00:32:02,564 nor prepared for any kind of defense. 496 00:32:02,634 --> 00:32:04,568 I say attack now and finish them. 497 00:32:04,636 --> 00:32:07,537 - With what? These? - Better than what they have. 498 00:32:07,606 --> 00:32:10,234 No, it's not advantage enough. 499 00:32:10,308 --> 00:32:13,072 I want to make sure the odds are in our favor. 500 00:32:13,144 --> 00:32:15,738 Overwhelm and devastate-- that's the way to get power... 501 00:32:15,814 --> 00:32:18,044 and to hold it, and I mean to do that. 502 00:32:18,116 --> 00:32:22,576 There's nothing immoral about fighting an illusion, Mr. Spock. 503 00:32:22,654 --> 00:32:27,250 We play their game-- fight, or lose the ship and all the crewmen aboard. 504 00:32:27,325 --> 00:32:29,589 And if they’re real, Captain? 505 00:32:34,499 --> 00:32:36,592 We'll use this... 506 00:32:39,337 --> 00:32:41,771 as a base. 507 00:32:41,840 --> 00:32:44,104 It's defensible. 508 00:32:48,847 --> 00:32:51,247 They can't approach without being seen. 509 00:32:51,316 --> 00:32:54,149 - Are we fighting a defensive war? - No, we don't have time. 510 00:32:54,219 --> 00:32:57,382 But if things go against us, I want a place to retreat. 511 00:32:57,455 --> 00:32:59,446 What I want to do now is scout them out, 512 00:32:59,524 --> 00:33:01,515 find their weaknesses and attack. 513 00:33:01,593 --> 00:33:04,960 - Mmm. Do you drink whiskey? - Occasionally. Why? 514 00:33:05,030 --> 00:33:06,964 Because you have qualities very much like those of another man... 515 00:33:07,032 --> 00:33:09,364 I admire greatly-- General Grant. 516 00:33:09,434 --> 00:33:11,368 Thank y-- 517 00:33:11,436 --> 00:33:14,064 [ Chuckles ] Thank you. 518 00:33:14,139 --> 00:33:17,404 Mr. Spock, we'll need weapons. The ancient Vulcan’s... 519 00:33:17,475 --> 00:33:20,273 - made something like a boomerang? - Yes, Captain. 520 00:33:20,345 --> 00:33:24,213 And slings and spears. Slings. 521 00:33:24,282 --> 00:33:27,046 Mr. President, you used a sling as a boy. 522 00:33:27,118 --> 00:33:30,986 - Indeed, I did. - [Spock] Captain. 523 00:33:31,056 --> 00:33:34,287 Logic dictates that we consider another course. 524 00:33:40,498 --> 00:33:43,092 We don't have much time, Spock. 525 00:33:43,168 --> 00:33:48,435 In my time on Vulcan, we also faced these same alternatives. 526 00:33:48,506 --> 00:33:50,770 We'd suffered devastating wars... 527 00:33:50,842 --> 00:33:52,776 which nearly destroyed our planet. 528 00:33:52,844 --> 00:33:55,608 Another was about to begin. 529 00:33:55,680 --> 00:33:58,114 We were torn. 530 00:33:58,183 --> 00:34:01,619 But out of our suffering some of us found the discipline to act. 531 00:34:01,686 --> 00:34:06,714 We sent emissaries to our opponents to propose peace. 532 00:34:06,791 --> 00:34:11,057 The first were killed, but others followed. 533 00:34:11,129 --> 00:34:16,032 Ultimately, we achieved peace, which has lasted since then. 534 00:34:16,101 --> 00:34:19,559 Circumstances were different then, Surak. 535 00:34:19,637 --> 00:34:23,733 The face of war has never changed, Captain. 536 00:34:23,808 --> 00:34:27,574 Surely it is more logical to heal than kill. 537 00:34:27,645 --> 00:34:31,376 I'm afraid that kind of logic doesn't apply here. 538 00:34:31,449 --> 00:34:34,509 That is precisely why we should not fight. 539 00:34:34,586 --> 00:34:37,555 My ship is at stake! 540 00:34:45,997 --> 00:34:48,363 I will not harm others, Captain. 541 00:34:48,433 --> 00:34:52,267 His convictions are most profound in this matter. 542 00:34:52,337 --> 00:34:54,271 So are mine, Spock. 543 00:34:54,339 --> 00:34:57,365 If I believed there was a peaceful way out of this-- 544 00:34:57,442 --> 00:34:59,376 The risk will be mine alone. 545 00:34:59,444 --> 00:35:02,572 If I fail, you lose nothing. 546 00:35:02,647 --> 00:35:04,615 After all, I'm no warrior. 547 00:35:04,682 --> 00:35:08,049 The captain knows that I have fought at his side before... 548 00:35:08,119 --> 00:35:10,553 and will do so now, if need be. 549 00:35:10,622 --> 00:35:15,559 However, l, too, am a Vulcan, bred to peace. 550 00:35:15,627 --> 00:35:18,391 Let him attempt it. 551 00:35:18,463 --> 00:35:20,954 You saw how treacherously they acted. 552 00:35:21,032 --> 00:35:23,557 Oh, yes. 553 00:35:23,635 --> 00:35:28,402 But perhaps it's our belief in peace... 554 00:35:28,473 --> 00:35:30,634 that is actually being tested. 555 00:35:32,844 --> 00:35:35,244 Hmm. 556 00:35:37,148 --> 00:35:40,743 I have no authority over you. You may do as you think best. 557 00:35:40,819 --> 00:35:44,915 [ Sighs ] Thank you. 558 00:35:44,989 --> 00:35:47,924 May you live long and prosper. 559 00:35:52,831 --> 00:35:54,799 The weapons, gentlemen. 560 00:35:58,336 --> 00:36:01,601 In case he fails. 561 00:36:07,445 --> 00:36:09,379 Colonel! 562 00:36:16,421 --> 00:36:19,288 No! 563 00:36:29,434 --> 00:36:33,165 Let's hear what he has to say. We may find it useful. 564 00:36:38,076 --> 00:36:41,512 Stop there, Vulcan. State your purpose. 565 00:36:41,579 --> 00:36:46,516 - I come in peace to propose peace. - Are you surrendering? 566 00:36:46,584 --> 00:36:50,042 I'm doing what I consider best for all of us. 567 00:36:50,121 --> 00:36:53,215 If you choose to regard that as surrender, 568 00:36:53,291 --> 00:36:55,225 I accept your definition. 569 00:36:55,293 --> 00:36:58,729 One of those peace lovers, Colonel. 570 00:36:58,796 --> 00:37:02,197 Why are you doing this? Do you speak for the others? 571 00:37:02,267 --> 00:37:05,998 No, I speak for myself because I abhor violence. 572 00:37:06,070 --> 00:37:09,267 But if you accept the solution I offer, they, too, will accept it. 573 00:37:09,340 --> 00:37:14,744 How can I be sure? I think you’re trying to trick me, Vulcan. 574 00:37:14,812 --> 00:37:17,542 I think that while you're here talking peace, 575 00:37:17,615 --> 00:37:20,049 the others are preparing to attack. 576 00:37:20,118 --> 00:37:23,781 No, Colonel. They are at their base awaiting an answer. 577 00:37:23,855 --> 00:37:25,846 How can I believe that? 578 00:37:25,924 --> 00:37:30,122 No one talks peace unless he's ready to back it up with war. 579 00:37:30,194 --> 00:37:33,254 He talks peace if it is the only way to live. 580 00:37:33,331 --> 00:37:38,359 Then tell me, what do you have to gain if we accept? 581 00:37:38,436 --> 00:37:41,564 Nothing but the knowledge that I have done what I believe in. 582 00:37:41,639 --> 00:37:44,472 And what do I get out of it? 583 00:37:44,542 --> 00:37:48,478 I fight for gain, Vulcan. What do I gain here? 584 00:37:48,546 --> 00:37:51,572 Your life and the lives of the others. 585 00:37:56,788 --> 00:38:00,747 You said yourself, Colonel, that we have common cause-- to survive. 586 00:38:00,825 --> 00:38:05,660 Together we can. But not by warring. 587 00:38:05,730 --> 00:38:08,164 - Why don't we kill him? - No! 588 00:38:08,232 --> 00:38:10,826 He's our means to finish them all! 589 00:38:10,902 --> 00:38:15,168 Colonel, surely you accept the logic of this. 590 00:38:15,239 --> 00:38:19,676 - What is your answer? - You are very persuasive, Vulcan. 591 00:38:19,744 --> 00:38:22,679 I'd like to come out of this with a whole skin. 592 00:38:22,747 --> 00:38:26,012 Perhaps I can convince my associates... 593 00:38:26,084 --> 00:38:29,178 that it would be to their advantage also. 594 00:38:49,107 --> 00:38:53,043 Your Surak is a brave man. 595 00:38:53,111 --> 00:38:56,046 Men of peace usually are, Captain. 596 00:38:56,114 --> 00:39:00,380 On Vulcan, he is revered as the father of our civilization. 597 00:39:00,451 --> 00:39:03,887 The father image holds much meaning for us. 598 00:39:05,390 --> 00:39:07,654 You show emotion, Spock? 599 00:39:09,060 --> 00:39:11,824 I deeply respect what he has accomplished. 600 00:39:11,896 --> 00:39:14,330 [Kirk]I hope he accomplishes something here, and soon. 601 00:39:14,399 --> 00:39:17,857 - [Man Screaming] - Surak? 602 00:39:22,073 --> 00:39:24,507 [Surak] Help me, Spock! 603 00:39:28,946 --> 00:39:30,880 [Surak] Spock, help me! 604 00:39:30,948 --> 00:39:34,714 [Green]Mr. Spock, your friend wants you. 605 00:39:34,786 --> 00:39:36,720 He seems to be hurt. 606 00:39:36,788 --> 00:39:39,416 [Surak] Spock! Help me, Spock! 607 00:39:39,490 --> 00:39:43,426 Spock! Help me! 608 00:39:43,494 --> 00:39:47,897 [Green] You can't let him suffer. 609 00:39:47,965 --> 00:39:50,729 They're trying to goad us into attacking, Captain. 610 00:39:50,802 --> 00:39:52,861 They expect us to act rashly. 611 00:39:52,937 --> 00:39:54,928 - Yes, I know that. - Help me, Spock! 612 00:39:55,006 --> 00:39:57,065 He was aware of what might happen when he went. 613 00:39:57,141 --> 00:40:00,577 - [Screaming] - I should never have let him go. 614 00:40:00,645 --> 00:40:02,909 You had no choice, Captain. 615 00:40:02,980 --> 00:40:05,244 [Screaming] 616 00:40:05,316 --> 00:40:08,683 - You could not have stopped him. - How can you ignore that? 617 00:40:08,753 --> 00:40:12,917 A Vulcan would not cry out so. 618 00:40:12,990 --> 00:40:16,653 Whether he's a Vulcan or not, he's in agony. 619 00:40:16,728 --> 00:40:19,822 I am not insensitive to it, Captain. 620 00:40:19,897 --> 00:40:23,264 Help me, Spock! 621 00:40:23,334 --> 00:40:27,270 But you can just listen to it and do nothing. 622 00:40:27,338 --> 00:40:30,171 - [Screaming] - I can't. 623 00:40:30,241 --> 00:40:33,438 Captain, that is what they are waiting for. 624 00:40:33,511 --> 00:40:37,447 They're waiting for us to attempt a rescue. 625 00:40:37,515 --> 00:40:39,949 I can’t just let him stay there. 626 00:40:40,017 --> 00:40:44,113 Perhaps we can rescue him, Mr. Spock. 627 00:40:44,188 --> 00:40:47,282 Now, I suggest that we do whatever they want. 628 00:40:47,358 --> 00:40:49,326 Do what they want, sir? 629 00:40:49,393 --> 00:40:52,294 Not the way they want it, however. 630 00:40:52,363 --> 00:40:54,456 We must first convince them... 631 00:40:54,532 --> 00:40:59,128 that they have provoked us to recklessness. 632 00:40:59,203 --> 00:41:02,969 James, I do not mean to presume upon your authority. 633 00:41:03,040 --> 00:41:06,737 What I propose is that I circle around to their rear... 634 00:41:06,811 --> 00:41:09,575 while you two provide a frontal assault. 635 00:41:09,647 --> 00:41:13,242 It should be sufficiently violent to cover whatever I do. 636 00:41:13,317 --> 00:41:16,912 - And what will you do? - Slip into their camp and free him. 637 00:41:16,988 --> 00:41:20,651 - No. -James, James. 638 00:41:20,725 --> 00:41:22,818 Remember, I was something of a backwoodsman. 639 00:41:22,894 --> 00:41:25,328 I doubt that you could do what I was bred to. 640 00:41:25,396 --> 00:41:27,421 I can't let you risk it, Mr. President. 641 00:41:27,498 --> 00:41:31,093 I am no longer president. Mr. Spock, any comment? 642 00:41:31,169 --> 00:41:34,263 [Surak] Help me, Spock! 643 00:41:34,338 --> 00:41:37,603 - No, sir. - One matter further, gentlemen. 644 00:41:37,675 --> 00:41:40,269 We fight on their level. 645 00:41:40,344 --> 00:41:44,110 With trickery, brutality, finality. 646 00:41:44,182 --> 00:41:46,116 We match their evil. 647 00:41:49,821 --> 00:41:53,587 I know, James. I was reputed to be a gentle man. 648 00:41:53,658 --> 00:41:55,683 But I was commander in chief... 649 00:41:55,760 --> 00:41:59,457 during the four bloodiest years of my country's history. 650 00:41:59,530 --> 00:42:01,794 I gave orders that sent... 651 00:42:01,866 --> 00:42:04,562 a hundred thousand men to their death... 652 00:42:04,635 --> 00:42:07,399 at the hands of their brothers. 653 00:42:07,471 --> 00:42:09,405 [ Sighs ] 654 00:42:09,473 --> 00:42:14,240 There is no honorable way to kill, no gentle way to destroy. 655 00:42:14,312 --> 00:42:16,803 There is nothing good in war except its ending. 656 00:42:16,881 --> 00:42:19,076 [ Sighs ] 657 00:42:19,150 --> 00:42:21,948 And you are fighting for the lives of your crew. 658 00:42:24,021 --> 00:42:27,457 Your campaign, Mr. President. 659 00:42:27,525 --> 00:42:30,756 They should be coming soon. 660 00:42:46,510 --> 00:42:50,241 Zora! Kahless! No, wait! 661 00:42:53,684 --> 00:42:56,118 - How many did you see? - Two. 662 00:43:02,593 --> 00:43:04,720 Zora. 663 00:43:54,679 --> 00:43:56,647 Surak. 664 00:44:00,151 --> 00:44:05,054 Surak, the others have drawn them away. 665 00:44:05,122 --> 00:44:08,353 We will circle around. 666 00:44:08,426 --> 00:44:11,725 It was a worthy effort, Surak. Worthy. 667 00:44:11,796 --> 00:44:15,755 No need to blame yourself before its failure. 668 00:44:21,005 --> 00:44:26,739 [ Surak's Voice ] Help me, Spock. Help me, Spock. 669 00:44:28,145 --> 00:44:30,409 Now can you cry like Lincoln? 670 00:44:30,481 --> 00:44:34,212 [ Lincoln's Voice ] Help me, Kirk. 671 00:44:34,285 --> 00:44:37,083 Help me, Kirk! 672 00:44:37,154 --> 00:44:41,215 [Rustling] 673 00:44:45,629 --> 00:44:47,563 Mr. Lincoln! 674 00:44:47,631 --> 00:44:50,065 James, stay back. 675 00:45:58,002 --> 00:46:01,028 [ Grunting ] 676 00:46:18,956 --> 00:46:21,288 You are the survivors. 677 00:46:21,358 --> 00:46:23,451 The others have run off. 678 00:46:23,527 --> 00:46:26,963 It would seem that evil retreats when forcibly confronted. 679 00:46:27,031 --> 00:46:30,467 However, you have failed to demonstrate to me... 680 00:46:30,534 --> 00:46:33,503 any other difference between your philosophies. 681 00:46:33,571 --> 00:46:35,971 Your good and your evil use the same methods, 682 00:46:36,040 --> 00:46:38,634 achieve the same results. 683 00:46:38,709 --> 00:46:40,677 Do you have an explanation? 684 00:46:40,744 --> 00:46:43,508 You established the methods and the goals. 685 00:46:43,581 --> 00:46:45,515 For you to use as you chose. 686 00:46:45,583 --> 00:46:48,143 What did you offer the others if they won? 687 00:46:48,219 --> 00:46:50,210 What they wanted most-- power. 688 00:46:51,722 --> 00:46:56,056 You offered me the lives of my crew. 689 00:46:56,127 --> 00:47:00,996 I perceive you have won their lives. 690 00:47:01,065 --> 00:47:03,659 How many others have you done this to? 691 00:47:03,734 --> 00:47:06,999 What gives you the right to hand out life and death? 692 00:47:07,071 --> 00:47:09,767 The same right that brought you here-- 693 00:47:09,840 --> 00:47:12,001 the need to know new things. 694 00:47:13,844 --> 00:47:18,247 - We came in peace. - And you may go in peace. 695 00:47:20,918 --> 00:47:24,752 [ Sizzling ] 696 00:47:26,357 --> 00:47:30,851 - [ Communicator Chirps ] - Kirk to Enterprise. Come in. 697 00:47:30,928 --> 00:47:33,123 [Sulu]Is that you, Captain? Are you all right? 698 00:47:33,197 --> 00:47:35,631 Yes, Mr. Sulu. We're all right. 699 00:47:35,699 --> 00:47:38,190 You may beam us aboard. 700 00:47:43,374 --> 00:47:45,308 Mr. Scott, report. 701 00:47:45,376 --> 00:47:47,310 The ship is functioning normally again, sir, 702 00:47:47,378 --> 00:47:49,312 and the restart cycle is in operation. 703 00:47:49,380 --> 00:47:51,314 You'd never know anything had been out of order. 704 00:47:51,382 --> 00:47:53,316 - I can't fathom it. - Mr. Sulu. 705 00:47:53,384 --> 00:47:55,318 We should be on warp power within 30 minutes, sir. 706 00:47:55,386 --> 00:47:57,320 Good. Mr. Chekov. 707 00:47:57,388 --> 00:48:00,482 The deterioration in the shielding has stopped and is reversing itself. 708 00:48:00,558 --> 00:48:03,322 - I have no explanation. - Thank you, Mr. Chekov. 709 00:48:05,829 --> 00:48:10,823 - Mr. Spock, any explanation? - Conjecture, Captain, 710 00:48:10,901 --> 00:48:13,734 - rather than explanation. - Well? 711 00:48:13,804 --> 00:48:16,034 It would seem that we were held in the power of creatures... 712 00:48:16,106 --> 00:48:19,542 able to control matter and to rearrange molecules... 713 00:48:19,610 --> 00:48:21,737 in whatever fashion was desired. 714 00:48:21,812 --> 00:48:25,839 So they were able to create images of Surak and Lincoln... 715 00:48:25,916 --> 00:48:27,850 after scanning our minds... 716 00:48:27,918 --> 00:48:30,682 and using their fellow creatures as source matter. 717 00:48:30,754 --> 00:48:36,454 They seemed so real. And to me, especially Mr. Lincoln. 718 00:48:36,527 --> 00:48:39,963 I feel I actually met Lincoln. 719 00:48:41,031 --> 00:48:44,125 Yes, and Surak. 720 00:48:44,201 --> 00:48:47,637 Perhaps in a sense they were real, Captain. 721 00:48:47,705 --> 00:48:49,798 Since they were created out of our own thoughts, 722 00:48:49,873 --> 00:48:52,967 how could they be anything but what we expected them to be? 723 00:48:53,043 --> 00:48:57,639 It was so hard for me to see him die again. 724 00:48:57,715 --> 00:49:00,240 I feel I understand what Earth... 725 00:49:00,317 --> 00:49:03,480 must have gone through to achieve final peace. 726 00:49:03,554 --> 00:49:07,513 [Uhura] Captain Kirk, the planet has resumed its normal appearance. 727 00:49:15,332 --> 00:49:20,599 There's still so much of their work to be done in the galaxy, Spock. 728 00:49:20,671 --> 00:49:23,265 Mr. Sulu, break us out of orbit... 729 00:49:23,340 --> 00:49:26,468 and continue to our next assignment. 730 00:49:26,543 --> 00:49:28,477 Aye, aye, sir. 731 00:49:29,305 --> 00:50:29,613 Watch Movies, Series & LiveTV www.flixify.app