[Kirk hails the now-damaged Romulan Bird of Prey]
Captain. Standing by to beam your survivors aboard our ship. Prepare to abandon your vessel.
No. No, that is not our way. I regret that we meet in this way. You and I are of a kind. In a different reality, I could have called you "friend".
What purpose will it serve to die?
We are creatures of duty, Captain. I have lived my life by it. Just one more duty to perform. [activates self-destruct system]
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