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