1 00:00:07,184 --> 00:00:10,415 [Kirk] Captain's Log : Star date 5928.5. 2 00:00:10,488 --> 00:00:12,718 The Enterprise has received a distress call... 3 00:00:12,790 --> 00:00:14,724 from a group of scientists on Camus 11, 4 00:00:14,792 --> 00:00:17,317 who are exploring the ruins of a dead civilization. 5 00:00:17,395 --> 00:00:19,829 Their situation is desperate. 6 00:00:19,897 --> 00:00:23,196 Two of the survivors are the expedition surgeon, Dr. Coleman, 7 00:00:23,267 --> 00:00:27,033 and the leader of the expedition, Dr. Janice Lester. 8 00:00:27,104 --> 00:00:29,971 - What's wrong with her? - Exposure to radiation. 9 00:00:30,041 --> 00:00:32,202 What form of radiation was it? 10 00:00:32,276 --> 00:00:33,971 Nothing I've ever encountered. 11 00:00:35,212 --> 00:00:38,875 [Moaning] 12 00:00:44,822 --> 00:00:46,756 Janice. 13 00:00:48,225 --> 00:00:50,750 You must remain absolutely quiet. 14 00:00:50,828 --> 00:00:53,422 Those are doctor's orders, not mine. 15 00:00:55,499 --> 00:00:57,467 - [Tricorder Whistling] - [Spock] Captain. 16 00:00:57,535 --> 00:01:00,436 Tricorder picking up very faint life readings. 17 00:01:00,504 --> 00:01:02,438 Approximately 700 meters from here. 18 00:01:02,506 --> 00:01:05,100 Help will have to be immediate. 19 00:01:05,176 --> 00:01:07,167 [ Moaning ] 20 00:01:08,412 --> 00:01:11,404 Perhaps your presence will quiet her. 21 00:01:20,358 --> 00:01:23,088 I hoped I wouldn't see you again. 22 00:01:23,160 --> 00:01:24,957 I don't blame you. 23 00:01:25,029 --> 00:01:27,930 The year we were together at Starfleet... 24 00:01:27,999 --> 00:01:31,196 is the only time in my life I was alive. 25 00:01:31,268 --> 00:01:34,101 I never stopped you from going on with your space work. 26 00:01:34,171 --> 00:01:38,267 Your world of starship captains doesn't admit women. 27 00:01:40,044 --> 00:01:43,207 - It isn't fair. - No, it isn't. 28 00:01:43,280 --> 00:01:47,614 And you punished and tortured me because of it. 29 00:01:51,522 --> 00:01:53,456 I loved you. 30 00:01:55,359 --> 00:01:58,021 We could've roamed among the stars. 31 00:01:58,095 --> 00:01:59,960 We'd have killed each other. 32 00:02:02,600 --> 00:02:04,465 It might have been better. 33 00:02:28,292 --> 00:02:30,226 [High-Pitched Tone] 34 00:03:15,740 --> 00:03:18,675 [Kirk] Space -- the final frontier. 35 00:03:24,715 --> 00:03:29,049 These are the voyages of the starship Enterprise. 36 00:03:29,120 --> 00:03:33,216 Its five-year mission-- to explore strange new worlds, 37 00:03:33,290 --> 00:03:37,090 to seek out new life and new civilizations, 38 00:03:37,161 --> 00:03:40,653 to boldly go where no man has gone before. 39 00:04:36,787 --> 00:04:38,721 [ Laughs ] 40 00:04:38,789 --> 00:04:40,723 You had your chance, Captain Kirk. 41 00:04:40,791 --> 00:04:42,725 You should've smothered the life in me. 42 00:04:42,793 --> 00:04:45,284 Then they would have said Dr. Janice Lester... 43 00:04:45,362 --> 00:04:47,956 died of radiation poisoning in the line of duty. 44 00:04:48,032 --> 00:04:50,592 Why didn't you do it? You always wanted to. 45 00:04:50,668 --> 00:04:52,602 Didn't you? 46 00:04:54,538 --> 00:04:57,564 You had the strength to do it. 47 00:04:59,376 --> 00:05:02,607 But you were afraid. You were always afraid. 48 00:05:02,680 --> 00:05:07,379 Now Janice Lester takes the place of Captain Kirk. 49 00:05:09,987 --> 00:05:11,955 I already possess your physical strength. 50 00:05:14,391 --> 00:05:18,157 Only this Captain Kirk... 51 00:05:18,229 --> 00:05:20,163 is not afraid to kill. 52 00:05:20,231 --> 00:05:23,291 - [ Moans ] - Now you'll know... 53 00:05:23,367 --> 00:05:25,358 the indignity of being a woman. 54 00:05:25,436 --> 00:05:28,371 [ Moaning Continues ] 55 00:05:28,439 --> 00:05:32,136 For you this agony will soon pass, as it has for me. 56 00:05:32,209 --> 00:05:35,007 Quiet. Quiet! 57 00:05:35,079 --> 00:05:38,776 Believe me, it's better to be dead... 58 00:05:38,849 --> 00:05:42,615 than to live alone in the body of a woman. 59 00:05:42,686 --> 00:05:44,745 - It's better to be dead-- - [Thump] 60 00:05:44,822 --> 00:05:47,791 [Footsteps Approaching] 61 00:06:00,237 --> 00:06:03,263 Dr. McCoy, your report. 62 00:06:03,340 --> 00:06:06,207 We were too late, Jim. There's nothing could be done. 63 00:06:06,277 --> 00:06:10,111 [Kirk] Was it radiation as suggested? 64 00:06:10,180 --> 00:06:14,276 No, I believe it was celebium, however, Dr. Coleman disagrees. 65 00:06:14,351 --> 00:06:17,752 To be specific is essential. The treatment of celebium is-- 66 00:06:17,821 --> 00:06:19,880 Dr. McCoy! 67 00:06:22,760 --> 00:06:25,695 Did you notice any unusual symptoms while we were gone? 68 00:06:25,763 --> 00:06:28,596 [Kirk] Nothing at all. She was unconscious all of the time. 69 00:06:34,605 --> 00:06:36,539 Dr. Lester is near death. 70 00:06:36,607 --> 00:06:40,236 Perhaps the shock of knowing what happened to her staff... 71 00:06:40,311 --> 00:06:42,245 is part of her problem. 72 00:06:42,313 --> 00:06:44,975 I'm sure it is. 73 00:06:45,049 --> 00:06:48,610 Beaming her up to the Enterprise will be less harmful than waiting. 74 00:06:48,686 --> 00:06:50,551 Uh, I don't know. I-I'm not sure. 75 00:06:58,662 --> 00:07:00,596 [Communicator Beeping] 76 00:07:00,664 --> 00:07:04,498 Captain Kirk to the Enterprise. Captain Kirk to the Enterprise. 77 00:07:04,568 --> 00:07:06,627 - [ Scott ] Mr. Scott, sir. - Mr. Scott. 78 00:07:08,005 --> 00:07:10,439 Prepare to beam the landing party aboard, 79 00:07:10,507 --> 00:07:12,441 plus two others, one critically ill. 80 00:07:12,509 --> 00:07:15,444 Have a medical team standing by to receive the patient. 81 00:07:15,512 --> 00:07:17,446 Captain Kirk, out. 82 00:07:17,514 --> 00:07:19,505 [Communicator Cover Closes] 83 00:07:19,583 --> 00:07:21,642 Prepare to beam aboard. 84 00:07:22,720 --> 00:07:25,951 [ Beeping ] 85 00:07:32,796 --> 00:07:36,232 Dr. Coleman, accompany the patient to the sick bay. 86 00:07:38,002 --> 00:07:40,630 Mr. Spock, take the ship out of orbit. 87 00:07:40,704 --> 00:07:43,298 Resume designated course. 88 00:07:43,374 --> 00:07:45,308 Dr. McCoy. 89 00:07:45,376 --> 00:07:48,903 Dr. McCoy, you and Dr. Coleman... 90 00:07:48,979 --> 00:07:50,913 seem to disagree on diagnosis. 91 00:07:50,981 --> 00:07:53,916 No, not entirely. We both agree it's radiation. 92 00:07:53,984 --> 00:07:57,044 Dr. Coleman isn't prepared to say what form of radiation. 93 00:07:57,121 --> 00:08:00,090 Will it affect your arriving at a correct treatment? 94 00:08:00,157 --> 00:08:02,091 It's crucial. 95 00:08:03,394 --> 00:08:06,886 Well, this is especially disturbing to me... 96 00:08:06,964 --> 00:08:10,491 for... uh, personal reasons. 97 00:08:10,567 --> 00:08:12,694 Oh? I didn't know you knew her that well. 98 00:08:12,770 --> 00:08:16,706 Oh, yes. Been a long time since I saw her. 99 00:08:16,774 --> 00:08:19,709 I walked out on her when it became serious. 100 00:08:19,777 --> 00:08:23,713 Well, you must have been very young at the time, Jim. 101 00:08:23,781 --> 00:08:26,375 Youth doesn't excuse everything, Dr. McCoy. 102 00:08:27,751 --> 00:08:29,685 It's a very unhappy memory for me. 103 00:08:29,753 --> 00:08:31,880 I didn't realize that. 104 00:08:31,955 --> 00:08:36,085 - I shall do everything in my power. - Thank you very much. 105 00:08:39,463 --> 00:08:44,696 Dr. Lesteris certainly a very lucky young person to have escaped. 106 00:08:44,768 --> 00:08:47,896 Yes, very lucky. Very lucky. 107 00:08:53,277 --> 00:08:55,711 [ Moaning ] 108 00:09:07,758 --> 00:09:10,921 - It just began. - You'd better put a stop to it! 109 00:09:10,994 --> 00:09:13,155 If you allow Dr. Lester to become fully conscious... 110 00:09:13,230 --> 00:09:15,198 she'll know what has happened. 111 00:09:15,265 --> 00:09:18,393 - Probably no one will believe it. - Probably? 112 00:09:18,469 --> 00:09:21,404 - [ Moaning Continues ] - That's all we can ask for. 113 00:09:21,472 --> 00:09:24,964 How can death be explained now? 114 00:09:25,042 --> 00:09:27,408 I tell you, it can't continue. 115 00:09:27,478 --> 00:09:30,242 You killed every one of the staff. 116 00:09:30,314 --> 00:09:33,806 You sent them where you knew the celebium shielding was weak. 117 00:09:33,884 --> 00:09:37,047 Why didn't you kill him? You had the perfect opportunity. 118 00:09:38,188 --> 00:09:40,315 There wasn't enough time. 119 00:09:40,390 --> 00:09:43,791 I gave you every minute you asked for. 120 00:09:43,861 --> 00:09:46,796 He hung onto life too hard. I couldn't-- 121 00:09:46,864 --> 00:09:48,798 You couldn't because you love him! 122 00:09:48,866 --> 00:09:51,494 You want me to be his murderer. 123 00:09:51,568 --> 00:09:54,560 ''Love''? Him? 124 00:09:54,638 --> 00:09:59,735 I love the life he led, the power of a starship commander. 125 00:09:59,810 --> 00:10:04,304 - It's my life now. - I won't become a murderer. 126 00:10:04,381 --> 00:10:06,315 You are a murderer! 127 00:10:09,386 --> 00:10:12,583 You knew it was celebium. You could've treated them for it. 128 00:10:12,656 --> 00:10:14,851 You're a murderer many times over. 129 00:10:19,029 --> 00:10:20,963 Jim, what are you doing here? 130 00:10:21,031 --> 00:10:23,192 I thought my presence might quiet Dr. Lester. 131 00:10:23,267 --> 00:10:25,963 - It had the opposite effect. - It has nothing to do with you. 132 00:10:26,036 --> 00:10:28,971 It's a symptom of the developing radiation illness. 133 00:10:29,039 --> 00:10:31,633 Tests with the ship's equipment shows... 134 00:10:31,708 --> 00:10:34,142 no signs of internal radiation damage, Dr. Coleman. 135 00:10:34,211 --> 00:10:38,272 Didn't Dr. Lester's staff become delirious before they died? 136 00:10:38,348 --> 00:10:41,340 - [Moaning Continues] - Uh, yes, Captain. Yes. 137 00:10:41,418 --> 00:10:44,353 Dr. Lester could be suffering from a phasers tun... 138 00:10:44,421 --> 00:10:47,015 as far as the symptoms I can detect, Jim. 139 00:10:47,090 --> 00:10:52,118 Dr. Coleman, Dr. McCoy has had a great deal of experience... 140 00:10:52,196 --> 00:10:55,359 with radiation exposure on board the Enterprise. 141 00:10:55,432 --> 00:10:57,366 I am guided by his opinion. 142 00:10:57,434 --> 00:11:02,770 Dr. Lester and her staff have been under my supervision for two years. 143 00:11:02,839 --> 00:11:05,364 If you don't follow my recommendations, 144 00:11:05,442 --> 00:11:08,843 responsibility for her health or her death... 145 00:11:08,912 --> 00:11:10,846 will be yours. 146 00:11:17,087 --> 00:11:20,921 Dr. McCoy, I'm sorry, but I'm going to have to take you... 147 00:11:20,991 --> 00:11:23,323 off the case and turn it over to Dr. Coleman. 148 00:11:23,393 --> 00:11:27,159 You can't do this! On this ship my medical authority is final! 149 00:11:27,231 --> 00:11:31,099 If Dr. Coleman wants to assume the full responsibility, let him do it. 150 00:11:31,168 --> 00:11:32,931 - I won't allow it! - It's done! 151 00:11:35,606 --> 00:11:37,699 Dr. Coleman, your patient. 152 00:11:39,276 --> 00:11:41,210 [ Moaning ] 153 00:11:41,278 --> 00:11:44,338 Dr. Coleman, didn't you suggest a sedation to rest the patient? 154 00:11:44,414 --> 00:11:46,314 - Yes, Captain. - It's not necessary, Jim. 155 00:11:46,383 --> 00:11:50,285 - Can't you see she's coming around? -[ Panting ] 156 00:11:52,155 --> 00:11:55,522 [ Moaning Continues ] 157 00:11:56,960 --> 00:11:58,552 Dr. Coleman. 158 00:11:58,629 --> 00:12:02,360 Nurse, administer the sedative. 159 00:12:02,432 --> 00:12:05,060 A sedative is not wise at this time, Captain. 160 00:12:05,135 --> 00:12:06,932 Nurse Chapel, you have your orders. 161 00:12:08,205 --> 00:12:12,198 Nurse Chapel, follow your instructions. 162 00:12:19,182 --> 00:12:23,380 [Moaning, Breathing Heavily] 163 00:12:24,988 --> 00:12:27,923 Oh... no. Am l... really... 164 00:12:27,991 --> 00:12:32,052 losing command of the Enterprise? 165 00:12:32,129 --> 00:12:36,088 [Breathing Heavily] Oh, no. A bad dream. 166 00:12:36,166 --> 00:12:38,100 A bad dream. 167 00:12:52,549 --> 00:12:54,983 [Dr. Lester As Kirk]James Kirk is returning to consciousness... 168 00:12:55,052 --> 00:12:57,077 in the body of Janice Lester. 169 00:12:57,154 --> 00:12:59,782 The Enterprise is proceeding to its next mission, 170 00:12:59,856 --> 00:13:02,552 on the course set before I took over command. 171 00:13:02,626 --> 00:13:06,528 Now the years I spent studying every detail of the ship's operation... 172 00:13:06,596 --> 00:13:08,530 will be tested. 173 00:13:08,598 --> 00:13:12,591 With a little experience, l will be invulnerable to suspicion. 174 00:13:22,946 --> 00:13:27,383 At last I attain what is my just due-- command of a starship. 175 00:13:27,451 --> 00:13:30,887 All the months of preparation now come to fruition. 176 00:13:30,954 --> 00:13:33,889 [Man On Intercom] Engineering to Bridge. Engineering Control. 177 00:13:35,792 --> 00:13:38,056 [Man On Intercom] Environmental Control. 178 00:13:38,128 --> 00:13:40,961 - Forward phaser, affirmative. - Course, Mr. Chekov. 179 00:13:41,031 --> 00:13:45,400 1-2-7, mark 8. 180 00:13:45,469 --> 00:13:48,632 Mr. Sulu, set speed at warp factor two. 181 00:13:48,705 --> 00:13:50,730 Warp factor two, sir. 182 00:13:50,807 --> 00:13:53,105 [Man On Intercom] Aft phaser, affirmative. 183 00:13:53,176 --> 00:13:55,644 Engineering to Bridge. Engine, green. 184 00:13:55,712 --> 00:13:57,680 Port scanner to Bridge, green. 185 00:13:57,748 --> 00:14:01,149 - Engineering Control. - Aft scanner to Bridge, green. 186 00:14:01,218 --> 00:14:03,152 Environmental Control, affirmative. 187 00:14:03,220 --> 00:14:05,814 Forward phaser, affirmative. 188 00:14:05,889 --> 00:14:10,724 Bridge, all systems show green. Security Control cleared. 189 00:14:11,995 --> 00:14:15,294 Mr. Chekov, plot a course for the Benecia Colony. 190 00:14:15,365 --> 00:14:18,732 Direct course to Benecia, 3-7-3, mark 8. 191 00:14:18,802 --> 00:14:21,669 How long to the colony at our present speed? 192 00:14:21,738 --> 00:14:23,535 Forty-eight hours, sir. 193 00:14:23,607 --> 00:14:26,098 Mr. Sulu, set course for the colony. 194 00:14:26,176 --> 00:14:31,512 - 3-7-3, mark 8. - Aye, sir. 3-7-3, mark 8. 195 00:14:31,581 --> 00:14:34,675 Captain, that will delay our work at Beta Aurigae. 196 00:14:34,751 --> 00:14:36,946 - It means reversing course. - Yes, it can't be helped. 197 00:14:37,020 --> 00:14:38,954 We must take Dr. Lester where she can be treated. 198 00:14:39,022 --> 00:14:41,047 May I point out that Star base 2... 199 00:14:41,124 --> 00:14:43,684 is on the direct route to our destination. 200 00:14:45,228 --> 00:14:49,528 - How long to Star base 2? - Seventy-two hours, Captain. 201 00:14:49,599 --> 00:14:54,036 It's 24 hours too long. Dr. Lester's condition is increasingly serious. 202 00:14:54,104 --> 00:14:56,572 - Continue present course. - Aye, sir. 203 00:14:58,308 --> 00:15:02,335 If the diagnosis of Dr. Lester's illness is the critical problem, 204 00:15:02,412 --> 00:15:05,438 then the Benecia Colony is definitely not the place for her. 205 00:15:05,515 --> 00:15:08,109 Their medical facilities are the most primitive. 206 00:15:08,185 --> 00:15:11,643 - They will have to serve. - Star base 2 is fully equipped... 207 00:15:11,721 --> 00:15:14,417 and staffed with the necessary specialists... 208 00:15:14,491 --> 00:15:17,983 to determine exactly what is wrong with the doctor. 209 00:15:18,061 --> 00:15:20,256 Is that not crucial to your decision? 210 00:15:20,330 --> 00:15:22,264 Thank you, Mr. Spock. 211 00:15:22,332 --> 00:15:25,563 But the facilities will be of little use if Dr. Lester's dead. 212 00:15:27,037 --> 00:15:30,939 Time is of the essence. Continue present course. 213 00:15:34,544 --> 00:15:36,512 At maximum speed, 214 00:15:36,580 --> 00:15:39,515 Star base 2 would still meet the emergency. 215 00:15:44,855 --> 00:15:49,588 Captain, shall I advise Starfleet Command of the change of plan? 216 00:15:49,659 --> 00:15:52,594 No change of plan has been ordered, Lieutenant. 217 00:15:52,662 --> 00:15:55,324 Our arrival at Beta Aurigae will merely be delayed. 218 00:15:55,398 --> 00:15:58,458 Our gravitational studies of that binary system will not suffer, 219 00:15:58,535 --> 00:16:00,469 and a life may be saved! 220 00:16:00,537 --> 00:16:03,165 That is not unusual procedure for the Enterprise. 221 00:16:03,240 --> 00:16:07,108 Sir, I believe Starfleet will have to be notified... 222 00:16:07,177 --> 00:16:09,168 that our rendezvous with the starship Potemkin... 223 00:16:09,246 --> 00:16:12,511 will not take place as scheduled. 224 00:16:15,018 --> 00:16:18,613 If you’d concentrate on the areas for which you are responsible, 225 00:16:18,688 --> 00:16:20,883 Starfleet Command would've been informed already. 226 00:16:20,957 --> 00:16:26,862 Since the captain usually deals with Starfleet in these matters, 227 00:16:26,930 --> 00:16:30,957 I assume that my suggestions might be deemed interference. 228 00:16:33,103 --> 00:16:36,004 Inform Starfleet of the delay, Lieutenant. 229 00:16:36,072 --> 00:16:39,337 - Aye, sir. - Continue present course. 230 00:16:39,409 --> 00:16:41,343 Increase speed to warp factor six. 231 00:16:45,048 --> 00:16:47,482 I'll let my record speak for me. 232 00:16:47,551 --> 00:16:51,248 Why are you being so defensive? There's no implied criticism... 233 00:16:51,321 --> 00:16:53,255 of you in my order to remove you from the case. 234 00:16:53,323 --> 00:16:55,257 That is not the reason I'm here. 235 00:16:55,325 --> 00:16:59,193 I'm here because Dr. Coleman's record states that he's incompetent. 236 00:16:59,262 --> 00:17:01,196 That's the opinion of an individual. 237 00:17:01,264 --> 00:17:04,097 No, sir. That is the opinion of Starfleet Command. 238 00:17:04,167 --> 00:17:08,365 I checked with them. Dr. Coleman was removed from his post... 239 00:17:08,438 --> 00:17:11,999 as chief medical officer of his ship for administrative incompetence. 240 00:17:12,075 --> 00:17:14,407 There are no administrative duties required here. 241 00:17:14,477 --> 00:17:16,911 As well as flagrant medical blunders. 242 00:17:16,980 --> 00:17:19,972 Promotions and demotions can be politically maneuvered. 243 00:17:20,050 --> 00:17:24,487 - You know that, Bones. - Not in Starfleet Headquarters. 244 00:17:24,554 --> 00:17:27,614 And certainly not in the surgeon general's office. 245 00:17:30,360 --> 00:17:33,295 I'm afraid the order will have to stand. 246 00:17:34,831 --> 00:17:36,765 I can only say... 247 00:17:36,833 --> 00:17:39,768 that Dr. Coleman's experience with what happened on the planet... 248 00:17:39,836 --> 00:17:41,770 had to be the deciding factor here. 249 00:17:41,838 --> 00:17:45,274 I’m sure that you can appreciate that. 250 00:17:45,342 --> 00:17:48,277 I appreciate the fact that you had a decision to make. 251 00:17:48,345 --> 00:17:51,781 I also find myself in that position now, Jim, 252 00:17:51,848 --> 00:17:54,817 and I'm asking you to report for an examination. 253 00:17:54,884 --> 00:17:58,149 What? What do you base that on? 254 00:17:58,221 --> 00:18:01,122 Development of emotional instability... 255 00:18:01,191 --> 00:18:03,125 and erratic mental attitudes... 256 00:18:03,193 --> 00:18:06,162 since returning from that planet. 257 00:18:08,832 --> 00:18:11,096 You'll never make that charge stick. 258 00:18:11,167 --> 00:18:14,102 Any fool can see why you're doing this. 259 00:18:14,170 --> 00:18:17,469 I'll let Starfleet Command be the judge of my motives. 260 00:18:17,540 --> 00:18:21,101 I won't submit to this petty search for revenge! 261 00:18:21,177 --> 00:18:24,840 But you will submit to Starfleet regulations. 262 00:18:24,914 --> 00:18:28,680 They state that the ship surgeon will require full examination... 263 00:18:28,752 --> 00:18:33,348 of any crew member that he has doubts about, including the captain. 264 00:18:35,458 --> 00:18:37,392 [Intercom Whistle] 265 00:18:42,632 --> 00:18:45,692 - Captain Kirk here. - Sulu here, Captain. 266 00:18:45,769 --> 00:18:49,705 Starfleet Command is requesting additional details on the delay. 267 00:18:49,773 --> 00:18:51,707 I'll be right there. 268 00:19:17,233 --> 00:19:19,167 Pulse. Pressure. 269 00:19:20,870 --> 00:19:24,499 Blood count, all body functions normal. Then why am I here? 270 00:19:25,642 --> 00:19:27,576 Dr. McCoy. 271 00:19:28,778 --> 00:19:31,246 Dr. McC-- 272 00:19:31,314 --> 00:19:33,248 Quiet would be best for you. 273 00:19:33,316 --> 00:19:35,944 - Where's Dr. McCoy? - I'm in charge now. 274 00:19:36,019 --> 00:19:40,422 Bring Dr. McCoy at once! He is in command of medicine on this ship. 275 00:19:40,490 --> 00:19:44,426 He was taken off your case... by Captain Kirk. 276 00:19:44,494 --> 00:19:46,394 By Captain Kirk? 277 00:19:46,463 --> 00:19:49,921 It was done for your own protection, Dr. Lester. 278 00:19:49,999 --> 00:19:53,594 I am not Janice Lester! She did this to me! 279 00:19:53,670 --> 00:19:55,604 How can I make you understand? 280 00:19:55,672 --> 00:19:59,267 Janice has driven herself mad with jealousy, hatred and ambition. 281 00:19:59,342 --> 00:20:01,776 Nurse Chapel. 282 00:20:01,845 --> 00:20:04,143 Bring Mr. Spock and Dr. McCoy to me at once! 283 00:20:04,214 --> 00:20:06,648 They must believe lam not Janice Lester. 284 00:20:06,716 --> 00:20:10,709 I am imprisoned in her body, but I am not Janice Lester! 285 00:20:10,787 --> 00:20:13,722 She is suffering from the delusion of being Captain Kirk. 286 00:20:13,790 --> 00:20:16,918 lam not Janice Lester! 287 00:20:16,993 --> 00:20:20,429 The paranoia has been developing for the past six months. 288 00:20:20,497 --> 00:20:23,364 The radiation seems to have intensified it. 289 00:20:23,433 --> 00:20:25,230 She must be kept sedated. 290 00:20:25,301 --> 00:20:27,895 - Shall prepare a mild sedative? - Of course. 291 00:20:40,483 --> 00:20:42,917 You are insane, Dr. Lester. 292 00:21:05,175 --> 00:21:09,043 [Kirk As Dr. Lester] Captain's Log. : Star date unknown. 293 00:21:09,112 --> 00:21:11,171 I have lost track of time. 294 00:21:11,247 --> 00:21:14,182 I am still held captive in a strange body... 295 00:21:14,250 --> 00:21:16,718 - [Door Slides Open, Shut] - and separated from all my crew. 296 00:21:16,786 --> 00:21:19,721 I must've sounded quite mad to you before. 297 00:21:19,789 --> 00:21:22,724 What you've been through would've completely broken most of us. 298 00:21:22,792 --> 00:21:24,726 Well, I'll be all right now. 299 00:21:24,794 --> 00:21:26,728 Could I see your Dr. McCoy? 300 00:21:26,796 --> 00:21:30,061 I'm afraid that's against Dr. Coleman's orders. 301 00:21:31,134 --> 00:21:32,897 Oh. 302 00:21:32,969 --> 00:21:37,235 Is a visit by that very kind Mr. Spock to be allowed? 303 00:21:37,307 --> 00:21:40,936 Perhaps that can be arranged before we reach the Benecia Colony. 304 00:21:41,010 --> 00:21:43,274 Benecia? Isn't the Enterprise going to rendezvous... 305 00:21:43,346 --> 00:21:45,280 with the Potemkin at Beta Aurigae? 306 00:21:45,348 --> 00:21:48,613 Well, first we have to let you recuperate at Benecia. 307 00:21:50,753 --> 00:21:53,688 You'll feel better if you have a little. 308 00:21:54,891 --> 00:21:57,257 I'll try. Thank you. 309 00:22:00,330 --> 00:22:02,423 Oh, it is good. Thank you. 310 00:22:07,437 --> 00:22:10,133 Could I finish it slowly, Nurse Chapel? 311 00:22:10,206 --> 00:22:12,606 - Well-- - I promise I'll be good. 312 00:22:15,278 --> 00:22:17,712 Well, I'll be right back. 313 00:22:17,780 --> 00:22:20,214 I'm glad you're feeling so much better. 314 00:22:29,726 --> 00:22:32,627 [ High-Pitched Tones ] 315 00:22:34,163 --> 00:22:37,792 These tests should help me pinpoint the cause of Jim’s illness. 316 00:22:37,867 --> 00:22:39,835 Good. Knowledge of the captain's... 317 00:22:39,903 --> 00:22:41,837 aberrant behavior is spreading through the ship. 318 00:22:41,905 --> 00:22:44,965 The crew is becoming increasingly tense. 319 00:22:45,041 --> 00:22:49,239 What worries me most is that Jim seems completely unaware... 320 00:22:49,312 --> 00:22:51,473 that something is wrong with him. 321 00:22:51,547 --> 00:22:54,641 We've got to make him realize something serious is happening... 322 00:22:54,717 --> 00:22:56,651 before treatment can even begin. 323 00:22:56,719 --> 00:22:59,654 I'm afraid that is a forlorn hope, Doctor. 324 00:22:59,722 --> 00:23:02,282 The illness appears to be primarily mental. 325 00:23:02,358 --> 00:23:05,350 Well, one of us should be able to get to him. 326 00:23:05,428 --> 00:23:08,363 I keep looking for an approach, but the speed at which... 327 00:23:08,431 --> 00:23:11,366 the illness has traveled makes it doubly difficult. 328 00:23:11,434 --> 00:23:14,460 Perhaps the surgeon general's office should be alerted. 329 00:23:14,537 --> 00:23:16,471 You know headquarters. They're only interested... 330 00:23:16,539 --> 00:23:18,473 in results of specific tests. 331 00:23:18,541 --> 00:23:20,873 So far all we have to offer are our opinions. 332 00:23:20,944 --> 00:23:23,435 Are you sure that the captain will comply... 333 00:23:23,513 --> 00:23:25,845 with your order in his present state of mind? 334 00:23:25,915 --> 00:23:28,941 I'll use my medical authority to enforce it if necessary. 335 00:23:33,923 --> 00:23:37,882 Doctor, we are treading on very thin ground. 336 00:23:37,961 --> 00:23:41,522 Actions such as these might be misinterpreted. 337 00:23:41,597 --> 00:23:44,191 Well, then, so be it. 338 00:23:44,267 --> 00:23:46,201 Our responsibility is clear. 339 00:23:46,269 --> 00:23:49,204 Whatever happened to the captain on that planet must've taken place... 340 00:23:49,272 --> 00:23:52,799 in the short space of time that he was alone with Dr. Lester. 341 00:23:52,875 --> 00:23:56,072 Perhaps a conversation with her might shed some light. 342 00:23:56,145 --> 00:23:58,079 Well, it's worth a try. 343 00:23:58,147 --> 00:24:01,583 You try to get to Dr. Lester while I examine Jim. 344 00:24:02,685 --> 00:24:04,619 Well, gentlemen. 345 00:24:04,687 --> 00:24:06,552 I'm here, Doctor. 346 00:24:11,594 --> 00:24:13,926 Spock! Bones! Help me! 347 00:24:13,997 --> 00:24:17,228 Don't let them lock me away from you! I've got to talk to you! 348 00:24:21,804 --> 00:24:23,738 Jim! 349 00:24:25,341 --> 00:24:27,605 She might have killed someone. 350 00:24:27,677 --> 00:24:30,703 Put her in isolation in her room, maintain a 24-hour watch! 351 00:24:30,780 --> 00:24:33,772 No one, absolutely no one, is to talk to her without my permission! 352 00:24:33,850 --> 00:24:35,784 Yes, sir. 353 00:24:46,396 --> 00:24:48,330 Captain. 354 00:24:57,273 --> 00:25:00,834 -How is the doctor? -She regained consciousness quickly. 355 00:25:00,910 --> 00:25:04,846 - Good. I have questions to ask her. - Did the captain order it? 356 00:25:04,914 --> 00:25:06,882 Why should he? They are my questions, 357 00:25:06,949 --> 00:25:08,883 therefore I am ordering it, Lieutenant. 358 00:25:08,951 --> 00:25:11,886 The captain said no one is allowed to speak to Dr. Lester. 359 00:25:11,954 --> 00:25:15,014 Has such an order ever included his senior officers? 360 00:25:15,091 --> 00:25:17,116 No, sir. 361 00:25:17,193 --> 00:25:21,186 Mr. Spock, I think the captain meant that a guard should be present. 362 00:25:21,264 --> 00:25:23,198 By all means, Lieutenant. 363 00:25:30,306 --> 00:25:32,900 That's enough. That's enough. 364 00:25:32,975 --> 00:25:35,409 Your heart will last forever, Captain. 365 00:25:36,712 --> 00:25:40,273 - How am I otherwise? - In the pink, as usual. 366 00:25:40,349 --> 00:25:42,579 Liver, kidney, 367 00:25:42,652 --> 00:25:45,280 blood count, metabolic rate. 368 00:25:45,354 --> 00:25:47,288 Everything, even your glands, 369 00:25:47,356 --> 00:25:50,257 functioning at their usual, normal peak of efficiency. 370 00:25:50,326 --> 00:25:53,921 Good. I hope you're as pleased about it as I am. 371 00:25:55,998 --> 00:25:57,932 Don't get dressed yet. 372 00:25:59,001 --> 00:26:01,435 You said I was in perfect condition. 373 00:26:02,805 --> 00:26:04,739 Physically. 374 00:26:06,142 --> 00:26:09,339 I don't think another test is necessary. 375 00:26:09,412 --> 00:26:12,245 The Robbiani dermal-optic is crucial. 376 00:26:12,315 --> 00:26:15,148 It reveals the basic emotional structure. 377 00:26:15,218 --> 00:26:17,152 You had one once before. 378 00:26:17,220 --> 00:26:20,485 Now I need another one to compare with that previous test. 379 00:26:20,556 --> 00:26:24,083 There should be no change in your dermal-optic reactions... 380 00:26:24,160 --> 00:26:26,458 to the color wavelengths. 381 00:26:29,432 --> 00:26:32,060 - [ High-Pitched Whistling ] - Over here, Captain. 382 00:26:38,040 --> 00:26:39,974 Over here, Captain. 383 00:26:40,042 --> 00:26:41,976 Complete life-entity transfer... 384 00:26:43,179 --> 00:26:45,113 with the aid... 385 00:26:45,181 --> 00:26:47,115 of a mechanical device. 386 00:26:47,183 --> 00:26:49,413 Yes, that's what it must've been. 387 00:26:49,485 --> 00:26:51,851 To my knowledge, such total transfer... 388 00:26:51,921 --> 00:26:54,481 has never been accomplished with complete success... 389 00:26:54,557 --> 00:26:56,491 anywhere in the galaxy. 390 00:26:56,559 --> 00:26:59,153 It was accomplished and forgotten long ago on Camus II. 391 00:26:59,228 --> 00:27:02,356 - I'm a living example. - That is your claim. 392 00:27:02,431 --> 00:27:04,797 As yet, it is unsubstantiated... 393 00:27:04,867 --> 00:27:08,234 by any... external evidence... 394 00:27:08,304 --> 00:27:11,239 or objective tests. 395 00:27:11,307 --> 00:27:14,367 Nevertheless, Spock, it is the truth I'm speaking. 396 00:27:14,443 --> 00:27:17,378 [ High-Pitched Whistling ] 397 00:27:18,748 --> 00:27:21,444 Now lower your arms and open your eyes. 398 00:27:24,854 --> 00:27:26,788 At this moment... 399 00:27:26,856 --> 00:27:30,348 Dr. McCoy is examining the captain... 400 00:27:30,426 --> 00:27:32,360 for psychological changes. 401 00:27:32,428 --> 00:27:37,024 If any facts are uncovered, that would be acceptable evidence, 402 00:27:37,099 --> 00:27:40,227 the only kind which is acceptable to Starfleet Command... 403 00:27:40,303 --> 00:27:42,737 and to the crew of the Enterprise. 404 00:27:44,073 --> 00:27:46,132 Spock, when I was caught... 405 00:27:46,209 --> 00:27:49,144 in the interspace of the Tholian Sector, 406 00:27:49,212 --> 00:27:53,114 you risked your life and the Enterprise to get me back. 407 00:27:53,182 --> 00:27:56,242 Help me get back now. 408 00:27:56,319 --> 00:28:00,050 When the Vians of Minara demanded that we let Bones die, 409 00:28:00,122 --> 00:28:02,716 - we didn't permit it. - That is true. 410 00:28:02,792 --> 00:28:08,128 The captain did not. However, those events have been recorded. 411 00:28:08,197 --> 00:28:10,665 They could've become known to you. 412 00:28:15,638 --> 00:28:19,574 You are closer to the captain than anyone in the universe. 413 00:28:19,642 --> 00:28:21,576 You know his thoughts. 414 00:28:24,714 --> 00:28:27,911 What does your telepathic mind tell you now? 415 00:29:00,383 --> 00:29:02,408 I believe you. 416 00:29:02,485 --> 00:29:07,286 However, my belief is not acceptable evidence. 417 00:29:07,356 --> 00:29:10,154 Evidence must be factual. 418 00:29:10,226 --> 00:29:12,524 Dr. McCoy may be of help. 419 00:29:12,595 --> 00:29:14,563 Come with me. 420 00:29:15,631 --> 00:29:17,565 I’m sorry, sir, 421 00:29:17,633 --> 00:29:19,567 but Dr. Lester cannot leave here. 422 00:29:24,240 --> 00:29:27,175 Well, are you satisfied with the results of the tests? 423 00:29:27,243 --> 00:29:30,178 There is no positive evidence of any disorder. 424 00:29:30,246 --> 00:29:32,271 You're asking me to violate the captain's orders. 425 00:29:32,348 --> 00:29:36,079 - He is not the captain. - You're as mad as she is! 426 00:29:36,152 --> 00:29:39,315 You're to leave here at once. I'd follow orders. 427 00:29:39,388 --> 00:29:43,017 Certainly, Lieutenant. We all must do our duty. 428 00:29:44,660 --> 00:29:46,855 Security-- Aaah! 429 00:29:46,929 --> 00:29:50,365 No hard feelings, Bones. You did your usual thorough, good job. 430 00:29:50,433 --> 00:29:54,369 I'm sure everything's going to be all right. 431 00:29:54,437 --> 00:29:58,339 - [ Intercom Whistle ] - [ Man On Intercom ] Captain Kirk! 432 00:29:58,407 --> 00:30:01,342 - Captain Kirk here. - Escape attempt by Dr. Lester. 433 00:30:02,411 --> 00:30:04,345 Captain Kirk to Security. 434 00:30:04,413 --> 00:30:06,847 On the double to Dr. Lester's room! 435 00:30:09,618 --> 00:30:12,610 It's quite all right, Ensign. Everything is under control. 436 00:30:19,762 --> 00:30:21,696 Phasers. 437 00:30:21,764 --> 00:30:26,633 A repetition of your physical violence is not called for... sir. 438 00:30:27,737 --> 00:30:31,173 No physical resistance will be offered. 439 00:30:41,250 --> 00:30:43,275 Attention, all personnel. 440 00:30:44,587 --> 00:30:46,578 First Officer Spock has been placed under arrest. 441 00:30:46,655 --> 00:30:49,886 He has conspired with Dr. Lester... 442 00:30:49,959 --> 00:30:51,893 to take over the ship from your captain. 443 00:30:51,961 --> 00:30:54,794 A hearing will be immediately convened... 444 00:30:54,864 --> 00:30:56,957 to consider the charges and specifications... 445 00:30:57,032 --> 00:30:59,557 of a general court-martial... 446 00:30:59,635 --> 00:31:01,762 on the charge... 447 00:31:01,837 --> 00:31:03,771 of mutiny. 448 00:31:08,024 --> 00:31:09,958 [ Speaking, Indistinct ] 449 00:31:10,026 --> 00:31:13,393 [Dr. Lester As Kirk] Captain's Log. : Star date 5930.3. 450 00:31:13,463 --> 00:31:15,431 The results of Dr. McCoy's examination... 451 00:31:15,499 --> 00:31:18,059 have given me complete confidence in myself. 452 00:31:18,135 --> 00:31:22,333 My fears repast. Is hall function freely as the captain. 453 00:31:22,405 --> 00:31:24,999 l am the captain of the Enterprise, in fact. 454 00:31:25,075 --> 00:31:28,169 Surely you must have more than that to go on. 455 00:31:28,245 --> 00:31:30,179 I have stated my evidence-- 456 00:31:30,247 --> 00:31:34,115 telepathic communication with the mind of Captain James T. Kirk. 457 00:31:34,184 --> 00:31:37,847 Your evidence is completely subjective. 458 00:31:37,921 --> 00:31:42,381 We have to have evidence that we can examine out in the open. 459 00:31:42,459 --> 00:31:45,951 You've had great deal of evidence, except that of the chief witness. 460 00:31:46,029 --> 00:31:49,157 The one who should be the real subject of this investigation... 461 00:31:49,232 --> 00:31:52,690 is kept locked away and in isolation. 462 00:31:52,769 --> 00:31:55,670 Why... Captain? 463 00:31:56,940 --> 00:32:00,467 She's dangerously insane. We've seen the evidence. 464 00:32:00,544 --> 00:32:04,241 She is dangerous only to your authority, sir. 465 00:32:05,649 --> 00:32:08,209 Mr. Spock. 466 00:32:10,654 --> 00:32:14,021 Mr. Spock, my authority has been given to me by Starfleet Command, 467 00:32:14,090 --> 00:32:17,491 and only that high authority can take it away. 468 00:32:17,561 --> 00:32:20,792 The witness, sir. Bring on the witness. 469 00:32:20,864 --> 00:32:23,492 Let your officers put the questions. 470 00:32:31,107 --> 00:32:34,736 Mr. Nunnely, have Dr. Janice Lester brought here. 471 00:32:34,811 --> 00:32:36,745 Aye, sir. 472 00:32:46,356 --> 00:32:49,450 Dr. McCoy, while Mr. Spock was busy... 473 00:32:49,526 --> 00:32:52,757 with his ambitious plot, what were you doing? 474 00:32:52,829 --> 00:32:55,024 - Examining you. - Oh, yes. 475 00:32:55,098 --> 00:32:58,590 You were deeply concerned about my health, emotional and physical, 476 00:32:58,668 --> 00:33:03,071 - since leaving Camus II, correct? - Yes, that's correct. 477 00:33:03,139 --> 00:33:07,439 Instead of trying to destroy me, you were searching for ways to help me. 478 00:33:08,912 --> 00:33:10,846 Dr. McCoy, for the record, 479 00:33:10,914 --> 00:33:13,906 will you tell the court your findings? 480 00:33:13,984 --> 00:33:16,919 The captain is in the best of physical condition. 481 00:33:16,987 --> 00:33:19,922 His emotional and mental state is comparable... 482 00:33:19,990 --> 00:33:22,652 to the time he assumed command of the Enterprise. 483 00:33:22,726 --> 00:33:25,160 Thank you, Dr. McCoy. 484 00:33:25,228 --> 00:33:29,756 Mr. Spock, were you aware of Dr. McCoy's findings? 485 00:33:29,833 --> 00:33:34,065 - I know them now. - And what have you to say... now? 486 00:33:34,137 --> 00:33:36,469 I am disappointed and deeply concerned... 487 00:33:36,539 --> 00:33:41,169 that there is no objective evidence to support my position... so far. 488 00:33:47,984 --> 00:33:51,920 Dr. Coleman, if you’re required here, we'll call you. 489 00:34:01,398 --> 00:34:03,332 We certainly appreciate your being here. 490 00:34:03,400 --> 00:34:05,265 Everyone is deeply aware... 491 00:34:05,335 --> 00:34:08,600 that you have been subjected to inordinate emotional stress. 492 00:34:08,672 --> 00:34:12,073 We had hoped to avoid any further stress, but... 493 00:34:12,142 --> 00:34:14,076 Mr. Spock disagrees. 494 00:34:14,144 --> 00:34:17,375 It is his opinion that your testimony is important... 495 00:34:17,447 --> 00:34:20,041 in determining the merits of his case. 496 00:34:20,116 --> 00:34:24,644 And since we are solely interested in arriving at a just decision, 497 00:34:24,721 --> 00:34:27,986 I'm going to have to ask you a few more questions. 498 00:34:28,058 --> 00:34:29,992 I'll try not to upset you. 499 00:34:35,765 --> 00:34:37,926 You, uh, claim that, uh-- 500 00:34:38,001 --> 00:34:40,435 [ Chuckles ] 501 00:34:40,503 --> 00:34:42,971 that you are Captain James T. Kirk? 502 00:34:43,039 --> 00:34:46,008 No. I am not Captain Kirk. 503 00:34:46,076 --> 00:34:48,510 That is very apparent. 504 00:34:48,578 --> 00:34:50,705 I claim that whatever it is... 505 00:34:50,780 --> 00:34:54,079 that makes James Kirk a living being special to himself... 506 00:34:54,150 --> 00:34:56,914 is being held here in this body. 507 00:34:56,986 --> 00:34:58,920 Oh. Well-- 508 00:34:58,988 --> 00:35:01,752 However, a-a-a-as I understand it, 509 00:35:01,825 --> 00:35:05,226 l... am Dr. Janice Lester. 510 00:35:05,295 --> 00:35:07,820 [ Chuckling Quietly ] 511 00:35:09,466 --> 00:35:13,402 That's very clever, but I didn't say it. 512 00:35:13,470 --> 00:35:19,033 I said, the body of James Kirk is being used by Dr. Janice Lester. 513 00:35:19,109 --> 00:35:22,943 Mm-hmm. A subtlety that somehow escapes me. 514 00:35:23,012 --> 00:35:25,913 I assume that this, uh, 515 00:35:25,982 --> 00:35:28,815 switch was arrived at by mutual agreement. 516 00:35:28,885 --> 00:35:32,616 No. It was brought about by a violent attack by Dr. Lester... 517 00:35:32,689 --> 00:35:35,886 and the use of equipment she discovered on Camus II. 518 00:35:35,959 --> 00:35:38,723 Violence... 519 00:35:38,795 --> 00:35:43,494 by the lady, perpetrated on Captain Kirk? Tsk, tsk, tsk. 520 00:35:43,566 --> 00:35:47,366 I ask the assembled personnel to look at Dr. Janice Lester... 521 00:35:47,437 --> 00:35:51,703 and visualize that historic moment. 522 00:35:51,775 --> 00:35:56,075 Can you-- Can you tell me why, uh, Dr. Janice Lester... 523 00:35:56,146 --> 00:35:59,707 would agree to this ludicrous exchange? 524 00:35:59,783 --> 00:36:03,549 Yes. To get the power she craved: 525 00:36:03,620 --> 00:36:06,316 to attain a position she doesn't merit... 526 00:36:06,389 --> 00:36:08,880 by temperament or training. 527 00:36:08,958 --> 00:36:12,655 And most of all, she wanted to murder James Kirk, 528 00:36:12,729 --> 00:36:15,562 a man who once loved her. 529 00:36:15,632 --> 00:36:19,261 But her intense hatred of her own womanhood... 530 00:36:19,335 --> 00:36:21,565 made life with her impossible. 531 00:36:25,208 --> 00:36:27,438 Are you prepared with witnesses? One will do. 532 00:36:27,510 --> 00:36:31,844 Sir, there is only one issue here. 533 00:36:31,915 --> 00:36:35,442 Is the story of life-entity transfer believable? 534 00:36:35,518 --> 00:36:38,009 This crew has been to many places in the galaxy. 535 00:36:38,087 --> 00:36:40,351 They've been witness to many strange events. 536 00:36:40,423 --> 00:36:43,654 They're trained to know that what seems to be impossible... 537 00:36:43,726 --> 00:36:45,660 often is possible, 538 00:36:45,728 --> 00:36:48,629 given the scientific analysis of the phenomenon. 539 00:36:48,698 --> 00:36:51,826 Mr. Spock, have you ever heard of a case... 540 00:36:51,901 --> 00:36:53,869 such as described by Dr. Janice Lester? 541 00:36:53,937 --> 00:36:57,202 - Not precisely, no. - Oh. 542 00:36:57,273 --> 00:37:00,709 Assuming that you are correct in your belief, 543 00:37:00,777 --> 00:37:03,473 do you expect Starfleet Command to place this, uh, 544 00:37:03,546 --> 00:37:06,811 this, uh, person... 545 00:37:06,883 --> 00:37:09,283 in command of the Enterprise? 546 00:37:09,352 --> 00:37:12,810 I expect only to reveal the truth. 547 00:37:12,889 --> 00:37:15,289 And with the truth revealed, that I am not really the captain, 548 00:37:15,358 --> 00:37:18,156 and knowing that she would not be allowed to serve as the captain, 549 00:37:18,228 --> 00:37:21,220 then you would be the captain-- it is inevitable! 550 00:37:27,971 --> 00:37:31,737 Spock. Spock, give it up! 551 00:37:31,808 --> 00:37:34,538 Return to the Enterprise family. All charges will be dropped... 552 00:37:34,611 --> 00:37:38,069 and the madness that temporarily overcame all of us... 553 00:37:38,147 --> 00:37:40,980 on Camus II will fade and be forgotten. 554 00:37:41,050 --> 00:37:44,486 And what will become of Dr. Lester? 555 00:37:44,554 --> 00:37:46,988 Dr. Lester will be cared for always. 556 00:37:47,056 --> 00:37:50,583 It is a debt and a responsibility I owe her from the past. 557 00:37:50,660 --> 00:37:54,687 No, sir. I shall not withdraw a single charge that I have made. 558 00:37:54,764 --> 00:37:56,698 You are not Captain Kirk. 559 00:37:56,766 --> 00:37:58,996 You have ruthlessly appropriated his body. 560 00:37:59,068 --> 00:38:02,231 But the life entity within you is not that of Captain Kirk. 561 00:38:02,305 --> 00:38:04,603 You do not belong in charge of the Enterprise... 562 00:38:04,674 --> 00:38:07,438 and I shall do everything in my power against you. 563 00:38:15,218 --> 00:38:17,550 Lieutenant Lisa, play back those last two sentences... 564 00:38:17,620 --> 00:38:19,554 from Mr. Spock's tirade. 565 00:38:24,327 --> 00:38:27,057 You do not belong in charge of the Enterprise... 566 00:38:27,130 --> 00:38:29,428 and I shall do everything in my power against you. 567 00:38:29,499 --> 00:38:31,660 You heard the statements placed into the record by you. 568 00:38:31,734 --> 00:38:36,262 -Do you understand the nature of it? -I do. And I stand by it. 569 00:38:37,740 --> 00:38:42,643 It is mutiny! Deliberate, vindictive, insane at its base! 570 00:38:42,712 --> 00:38:45,306 But mutiny is charged, and encouragement to mutiny. 571 00:38:45,381 --> 00:38:48,009 Dr. McCoy, Mr. Scott, you heard it! 572 00:38:48,084 --> 00:38:50,985 On the basis of these statements, I call for an immediate vote, 573 00:38:51,054 --> 00:38:53,648 by the powers granted to me as captain of the Enterprise. 574 00:38:53,723 --> 00:38:57,454 A recess is declared, to be followed by a vote. 575 00:38:57,527 --> 00:39:01,827 Yes. An immediate vote before our chief witness can be left to die... 576 00:39:01,898 --> 00:39:04,696 on some obscure planet with the truth locked inside of her. 577 00:39:04,767 --> 00:39:07,031 Silence. You will be silent! 578 00:39:08,771 --> 00:39:11,638 A recess has been declared. There will be no cross-discussion. 579 00:39:11,708 --> 00:39:16,304 When I return, we will vote on the charge of mutiny. 580 00:39:16,379 --> 00:39:19,815 The evidence presented here is the only basis of your decision. 581 00:39:23,620 --> 00:39:25,986 [Door Slides Open, Shut] 582 00:39:44,340 --> 00:39:46,274 - Scotty. - Doctor. 583 00:39:49,479 --> 00:39:51,504 Doctor, 584 00:39:51,581 --> 00:39:57,281 I've seen the captain feverish, sick, drunk, 585 00:39:57,353 --> 00:40:00,117 delirious, terrified, 586 00:40:00,189 --> 00:40:03,352 overjoyed, boiling mad. 587 00:40:03,426 --> 00:40:05,394 But up to now, 588 00:40:05,461 --> 00:40:10,330 I have never seen him red-faced with hysteria. 589 00:40:10,400 --> 00:40:13,301 I know how I'm going to vote. 590 00:40:13,369 --> 00:40:16,065 I've been through this with Spock. 591 00:40:16,139 --> 00:40:18,437 He's not being scientific and neither are you. 592 00:40:18,508 --> 00:40:20,567 It may not be scientific, 593 00:40:20,643 --> 00:40:24,636 but if Mr. Spock thinks it happened, then it must be logical. 594 00:40:24,714 --> 00:40:26,648 Don't you think I know that? 595 00:40:26,716 --> 00:40:29,184 My tests show there's nothing wrong with the captain. 596 00:40:29,252 --> 00:40:32,153 That's the only fact Starfleet's going to be interested in. 597 00:40:33,823 --> 00:40:37,816 Headquarters has its problems, and we have ours. 598 00:40:39,128 --> 00:40:41,062 And right now, 599 00:40:41,130 --> 00:40:44,725 the captain of the Enterprise is our problem. 600 00:40:46,769 --> 00:40:49,101 They're going to call for the vote in a few minutes. 601 00:40:49,172 --> 00:40:52,471 Let me put one last question. 602 00:40:52,542 --> 00:40:56,876 Suppose you vote with me, in favor of Spock. 603 00:40:56,946 --> 00:41:02,077 That means two votes to one and Spock is free. 604 00:41:02,151 --> 00:41:04,381 What do you think the captain will do? 605 00:41:10,226 --> 00:41:13,423 - I don't know. - Aye, you know, all right. 606 00:41:14,897 --> 00:41:18,594 It'll stick in his craw. He'll never accept it. 607 00:41:18,668 --> 00:41:20,602 We don't know that. 608 00:41:20,670 --> 00:41:23,537 I tell ya, he won't. 609 00:41:23,606 --> 00:41:28,202 Then, Doctor, that's the time we move against him. 610 00:41:30,046 --> 00:41:32,139 We'll have to take over the ship. 611 00:41:32,215 --> 00:41:34,911 We're talking about mutiny, Scotty. 612 00:41:37,487 --> 00:41:39,421 Aye. 613 00:41:42,024 --> 00:41:43,958 Are you ready for the vote? 614 00:41:49,065 --> 00:41:52,796 Yes. I'm ready for the vote. 615 00:42:01,577 --> 00:42:04,944 Play the tapes of the conversation in the corridor. 616 00:42:05,014 --> 00:42:07,209 - Aye, sir. - [ Machine Beeping ] 617 00:42:07,283 --> 00:42:09,945 [ Scotty ] Then's the time we move against him. 618 00:42:11,287 --> 00:42:13,585 We’ll have to take over the ship. 619 00:42:16,459 --> 00:42:19,792 [McCoy] We're talking about mutiny, Scotty. 620 00:42:19,862 --> 00:42:23,798 [Scotty] Aye. Are you ready for the vote? 621 00:42:23,866 --> 00:42:25,959 That's enough. We know what was said. 622 00:42:26,035 --> 00:42:29,300 Enough to convict you of conspiracy with mutineers. 623 00:42:29,372 --> 00:42:32,637 And you're so charged. The sentence-- death. 624 00:42:32,708 --> 00:42:34,642 Mr. Nunnely. 625 00:42:34,710 --> 00:42:36,644 Starfleet expressly forbids the death penalty. 626 00:42:36,712 --> 00:42:39,772 All my senior officers turning against me? 627 00:42:39,849 --> 00:42:41,783 The death penalty is forbidden. 628 00:42:41,851 --> 00:42:44,547 - There's only one exception. - General Order 4. 629 00:42:44,620 --> 00:42:47,214 It has not been violated by any officer on the Enterprise. 630 00:42:47,290 --> 00:42:51,522 I am responsible. The execution will be immediate. Go to your posts. 631 00:42:53,596 --> 00:42:55,996 Go to your posts. 632 00:42:59,602 --> 00:43:03,333 Mr. Nunnely, take them to the brig. Prepare for execution. 633 00:43:07,643 --> 00:43:09,907 Go on! 634 00:43:29,732 --> 00:43:33,429 The captain must be mad if he thinks he can get away with an execution. 635 00:43:33,502 --> 00:43:36,630 Captain Kirk wouldn't order an execution even if he were going mad. 636 00:43:36,706 --> 00:43:38,139 That cannot be the captain. 637 00:43:38,207 --> 00:43:39,936 What difference does it make who he is? 638 00:43:40,009 --> 00:43:42,603 Are we going to allow an execution to take place? 639 00:43:42,678 --> 00:43:45,909 If security backs him up, how will we fight him? 640 00:43:45,982 --> 00:43:48,348 I'll fight them every way and any way I can. 641 00:43:49,886 --> 00:43:52,377 Lt. Lisa, inform all sectors of my decision. Have each section... 642 00:43:52,455 --> 00:43:55,856 send a representative to the place of execution on the hangar deck. 643 00:43:55,925 --> 00:43:58,917 - How far to the Benecia Colony? - Coming within scanning range. 644 00:43:58,995 --> 00:44:00,963 Plot coordinates for orbit. 645 00:44:01,030 --> 00:44:04,124 Mr. Sulu, lock into coordinates as soon as orbit is accomplished. 646 00:44:04,200 --> 00:44:07,363 Interment will take place on Benecia. 647 00:44:13,676 --> 00:44:16,577 You have received your orders! 648 00:44:18,681 --> 00:44:20,808 You will obey my orders... 649 00:44:20,883 --> 00:44:23,545 or you’ll be charged with mutiny! 650 00:44:24,921 --> 00:44:28,379 You will obey my orders or-- or-- 651 00:44:30,993 --> 00:44:33,154 [ Gasps ] 652 00:44:49,478 --> 00:44:52,072 [ Panting ] 653 00:44:52,148 --> 00:44:54,912 For a moment, I thought that I was up on the bridge. 654 00:44:54,984 --> 00:44:56,918 Perhaps you were. 655 00:44:56,986 --> 00:44:59,284 Then it's possible the transference can be broken. 656 00:44:59,355 --> 00:45:02,882 [ Panting ] Well, if it happens again, I'll fight to stay there. 657 00:45:02,959 --> 00:45:05,086 The bridge is where you belong. 658 00:45:05,161 --> 00:45:07,789 To accomplish that, each one of us must be ready... 659 00:45:07,863 --> 00:45:10,832 to seize any opportunity to break out of here... 660 00:45:10,900 --> 00:45:14,165 - and attack. - [ Gasps ] 661 00:45:38,260 --> 00:45:41,957 - The transference is weakening. - What happened? 662 00:45:42,031 --> 00:45:44,522 For a moment, I found myself back with the prisoners. 663 00:45:46,035 --> 00:45:49,300 I will not go back to being Janice Lester! 664 00:45:49,372 --> 00:45:51,169 You must help me prevent it. 665 00:45:51,240 --> 00:45:53,538 The only way to prevent the transference... 666 00:45:53,609 --> 00:45:57,045 is by the death of Janice Lester. 667 00:45:57,113 --> 00:45:59,172 You must carry out the execution. 668 00:45:59,248 --> 00:46:02,809 I can't. I can't. 669 00:46:02,885 --> 00:46:05,319 The crew is in mutiny. 670 00:46:07,056 --> 00:46:10,492 You must kill her for me. 671 00:46:10,559 --> 00:46:13,892 I have done everything else for you. 672 00:46:13,963 --> 00:46:17,399 - But I will not murder for you. - Then do it for yourself. 673 00:46:29,945 --> 00:46:32,505 If Kirk doesn't die, 674 00:46:32,581 --> 00:46:35,015 we'll both be exposed as murderers. 675 00:46:37,586 --> 00:46:40,020 Does that give you any choice? 676 00:46:57,506 --> 00:46:59,940 The dosage should be doubly lethal. 677 00:47:02,511 --> 00:47:04,445 It is. 678 00:47:20,429 --> 00:47:24,263 To prevent further conspiracy, you will be removed to separate cells. 679 00:47:24,333 --> 00:47:27,063 If there’s any resistance, you'll be given a sedative... 680 00:47:27,136 --> 00:47:29,502 until you learn cooperation. 681 00:47:29,572 --> 00:47:31,506 Dr. Lester will be first. 682 00:47:33,809 --> 00:47:35,743 Follow Dr. Coleman. 683 00:47:41,417 --> 00:47:43,510 May I point out, Captain-- 684 00:47:43,586 --> 00:47:45,349 [Grunting] 685 00:47:45,421 --> 00:47:46,911 Kill him! 686 00:47:47,823 --> 00:47:49,757 Kill him! Ohh! 687 00:48:14,016 --> 00:48:18,976 I've lost to the captain. I've lost to James Kirk! 688 00:48:19,054 --> 00:48:21,921 I want you dead! 689 00:48:21,991 --> 00:48:26,485 [ Sobbing ] I want you dead! I want you dead! 690 00:48:28,397 --> 00:48:32,527 Oh, I'm never going to be the captain. 691 00:48:32,601 --> 00:48:35,729 [Sobbing Continues] Never. Kill him. 692 00:48:45,147 --> 00:48:47,638 You are-- 693 00:48:47,716 --> 00:48:50,207 You are as I loved you. 694 00:48:50,286 --> 00:48:52,777 Kill him. 695 00:48:53,889 --> 00:48:55,880 Can you do anything for her? 696 00:48:59,695 --> 00:49:01,754 I'd like to take care of her. 697 00:49:01,830 --> 00:49:05,231 [Crying] 698 00:49:05,301 --> 00:49:07,735 Of course. Come with me. 699 00:49:20,616 --> 00:49:23,016 I didn't want to destroy her. 700 00:49:23,085 --> 00:49:26,248 I'm sure we all understand that, Captain. 701 00:49:26,322 --> 00:49:30,520 Her life could have been as rich as any woman's. If only-- 702 00:49:34,029 --> 00:49:35,963 If only--