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I'll cover you.
I'm trying to help you, to save your life and the lives of millions like you.
- Will it reach the ship? - Not at this time.
I'm not interested in discussing our differences.
Our communicators, weapons.
We are not bandits. You force us to act as bandits.
Of course you are. We all are.
If everything goes according to plan, you can beam us up in ten minutes.
Since it seems to be the only way I can save my crew and my ship,
calculate orbit of star cruiser now circling.
Millions of people horribly killed,
We're a killer species. It's instinctive. It's the same with you.
You'll find our trova most interesting.
All persons aboard your ship have 24 hours
I want to contact my ship.
I apologise deeply for the misunderstanding.
Captain's log, stardate 3192.5.
They've had space flight for several centuries,
Yes. Anan 7.
with the intent of establishing formal and friendly relations
Councilman, disintegrator station 11 has been destroyed.
Where are my communicators?
out into the corridor and holding them there?
in an interplanetary war.
of an incredible war fought by computers.
open honesty or a deception which may save our lives?
We require a great deal. I wish to speak to Anan 7.
Highly advanced technologically.
until I know what kind of reception you're going to receive.
We came here to establish diplomatic relations with these people.
Objective: To open diplomatic relations
- Scott here, captain. - Good news, Mr. Scott.
I mean it, captain.
In ten seconds, open fire.
First Councilman of the High Council of Eminiar.
you have my sacred word as an Eminian that they are alive and well.
and your party held in custody until they surrender.
Death, destruction, disease, horror,
Space detail set, captain.
- Mr. Fox, it is their planet. - Captain, in the past 20 years
I'm a representative of the United Federation of Planets!
There's a chance it may work, captain.
If possible, we shall spare your ship, captain.
Limited telepathic abilities are inherent in Vulcanians, captain.
Anan 7 and members of the High Council await you.
Earth party reported seen in corridor 4-A.
I'm Captain James T. Kirk of the starship Enterprise,
Screens down, but all defensive details on general alert status, captain.