Mr. Spock, you said a while ago that there were always alternatives.
Did I? I may have been mistaken.
Well, at least I lived long enough to hear that.
“Unfinished Business” · Season 1, Episode 15
In this episode: Dean Winchester (940), Damon Salvatore (715), Sam Winchester (665), Olivia Benson (637), Stephen Fry (608), Narrator (554), Clark Kent (523), Nate (486)
Uh, Mr. Spock, there's really something I don't understand about all of this. And maybe you can explain it to me. Logically, of course. When you jettisoned the fuel and ignited it, you knew there was virtually no chance of it being seen, yet you did it anyhow. That would seem to be an act of desperation.
Quite correct.
We all know, and I'm sure the doctor agrees, that desperation is a highly emotional state of mind. How does your well-known logic explain that?
Quite simply, Captain. I examined the problem from all angles, and it was plainly hopeless. Logic informed me that, under the circumstances, the only possible action would have to be one of desperation. Logical decision, logically arrived at.
Aha, ha ha. I see. You mean you reasoned that it was time for an emotional outburst.
Well, I... wouldn't put it in exactly those terms, Captain, but... those are essentially the facts.
You're not going to admit that for the first time in your life, you committed a purely human, emotional act?
No, sir.
Mr. Spock, you're a stubborn man.
Yes, sir.
Oh, how absolutely typical of your species! You don't understand something so you become fearful.
[Trelane picks up a phaser.]
Ah this setting won't kill...and THIS WILL
[He vaporizes two alien creatures in wall niches.]
Does your logic find this fascinating, Mr. Spock?
No. "Fascinating" is a word I use for the unexpected. In this case, I should think "interesting" would suffice.
You do realize that it's in deference to the Captain that I brought you here.
Affirmative.
Well, I don't know if I like your tone. It's most challenging. That's what you're doing, challenging me?
I object to you. I object to intellect without discipline. I object to power without constructive purpose.
Oh, Mr. Spock, you do have one saving grace after all - you're ill mannered. The human half of you, no doubt.
Our missions are peaceful — not for conquest. When we do battle, it is only because we have no choice.
We're living beings, not playthings for your amusement!
Silence! This trial is over! You are guilty. On all counts you are guilty. And according to your own laws, this court has no choice in fixing punishment. You will hang by the neck Captain, until you are dead, dead, dead!
We are the Metrons. You are one of two crafts which have come into our space on a mission of violence. This is not permissible. Yet we have analyzed you and have learned that your violent tendencies are inherent. So be it. We will control them.
Your captain is losing his battle. We would suggest you make whatever memorial arrangements, if any, which are customary in your culture. We believe you have very little time left.
We appeal to you in the name of civilization. Put a stop to this!
Your violent intent and actions demonstrate that you are not civilized.
[to the helpless Gorn] No, I won't kill you. Maybe you thought you were...protecting yourself...when you attacked the outpost. [louder, to the Metrons] No, I won't kill him! Do you hear? You'll have to get your entertainment someplace else! [helpless Gorn disappears, and a Metron appears] You're a Metron?
Does my appearance surprise you, Captain?
You seem more like a boy.
I am approximately 1,500 of your Earth years old. You surprise me, Captain.
How?
By sparing your helpless enemy who surely would've destroyed you, you demonstrated the advanced trait of mercy, something we hardly expected. We feel that there may be hope for your kind. Therefore, you will not be destroyed. It would not be...civilized.
What happened to the Gorn?
I sent him back to his ship. If you like, I shall destroy him for you.
[calmly] No. That won't be necessary. We can talk. Maybe...reach an agreement.
Very good, Captain. There is hope for you. Perhaps, in several thousand years, your people and mine shall meet to reach an agreement. You're still half-savage, but there is hope. We will contact you when we are ready.
We're a most promising species, Mr. Spock, as predators go. Did you know that?
I frequently have my doubts.
I don't, not anymore. And maybe in a thousand years or so we'll be able to prove it. Never mind, Mr. Spock, it doesn't make much sense to me either.
A thousand years, Captain?
Well that gives us a little time.
You said you had some additional information, Mr. Spock?
I made an error in my computations.
Oh? This could be a historic occasion.
All right, Colonel. The truth is, I'm a little green man from Alpha Centauri, a beautiful place. You ought to see it.
CFColonel Fellini
I am going to lock you up for 200 years.
That ought to be just about right.
JCJohn Christopher
You don't trust me, Spock.
In fact, I do. But only to a certain point.
[to Spock] Your logic can be most... annoying.
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