[The Enterprise is hailed by the Melkotians]
Captain Kirk. You did not kill. Is this the way of your kind?
We fight only when there is no other choice. We prefer the ways of peaceful contact. I speak for a vast alliance of fellow creatures who believe in the same thing. We have sought you out to join us. Our mission is still one of peace.
Approach our planet and be welcome. A delegation will come out to meet you. Our warning threats are over.
Excellent. Lieutenant, cancel Red Alert. Mister Chekov, resume original course, warp factor two.
Warp factor two, sir.
Captain. May I ask a question? You needn't answer if it seems too personal.
I'm sure I'll be able to give you an answer, Mister Spock
This afternoon, you wanted to kill, didn't you?
But he didn't kill, Mister Spock.
But he wanted to, Doctor.
Is that the way it seemed to you?
Yes, sir.
Mister Spock... you're absolutely right. That's exactly the way it was.
Mankind. Ready to kill.
That's the way it was in 1881.
I wonder how humanity managed to survive.
... We overcame our instinct for violence.
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