Star Trek: The Wrath of Khan Page #2

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What the hell is that?

Botany Bay?

Botany Bay!

Oh, no!

We've got to leave now!

What about-

Never mind that. Hurry!

Chekov, what's wrong|with you?

Chekov?

Come on! Hurry!

Starship Reliant|to Captain Terrell.

This is Commander Kyle.

Will you please|respond, Captain?

Captain Terrell,|respond, please.

Let's give them|a little more time.

Khan.

I don't know you.

But you...

I never forget a face.

Mr...

Chekov.

Isn't it?

I never thought|to see your face again.

Chekov,|who is this man?

A criminal, Captain.

A product of 20th-century|genetic engineering.

What do you want?|I demand to be-

You are in a position|to demand nothing, sir.

I, on the other hand,

am in a position|to grant nothing.

What you see|is all that remains

of the ship's company|and crew

of the Botany Bay,

marooned here 15 years ago|by Captain James T. Kirk.

Listen,|you men and women-

Captain, Captain.

Save your strength,|Captain.

These people had sworn

to live and die|at my command

Do you mean he never|told you the tale?

To amuse your Captain?

No?

Never told you

How the Enterprise|picked up the Botany Bay

lost in space|from the year 1996,

myself and the ship's company|in cryogenic freeze?

I've never even met|Admiral Kirk.

Admiral?

Admiral.

Admiral.

Never told you

how Admiral Kirk|sent 70 of us into exile

on this barren sand heap

with only the contents|of these cargo bays

to sustain us?

You lie! On Ceti Alpha V,|there was life.

A fair chance-

This is Ceti Alpha V!

Ceti Alpha VI exploded

six months after|we were left here.

The shock|shifted the orbit

of this planet,

and everything|was laid waste.

Admiral Kirk|never bothered to check

on our progress.

It was only the fact

of my genetically|engineered intellect

that allowed us|to survive.

On earth...

I was a prince...

with power over millions.

Captain Kirk|was your host.

You repaid|his hospitality

by trying|to steal his ship

and murder him.

You didn't expect|to find me.

You thought|this was Ceti Alpha VI.

Ahh.

Why are you here?

Why?

Allow me|to introduce you

to Ceti Alpha V's

only remaining|indigenous life form.

What do you think?

It killed|20 of my people...

including my beloved wife.

Oh, not all at once.

And not instantly,|to be sure.

You see,

their young enter|through the ears

and wrap themselves|around the cerebral cortex.

This has the effect|of rendering the victim

extremely susceptible|to, uh...suggestion.

Later, as they grow...

follows madness...

and death.

Khan, listen to me.

These are pets,|of course.

Not quite domesticated.

Khan,

Captain Kirk|was only doing his duty.

Aah!

Aaaahh!

That's better.

Now, tell me,|why are you here?

And tell me

where I may find|James Kirk.

Enterprise to Admiral Kirk's shuttle.

You're cleared for docking.

Approach portside|torpedo bay.

Enterprise, this is|Admiral Kirk's party on final approach.

Enterprise welcomes you.|Prepare for docking.

I hate inspections.

I'm delighted.|Any chance to go aboard the Enterprise.

I'm glad you're at the helm|for three weeks.

These kids|can't steer.

Open the air lock.

Permission to come aboard.

You're welcome.|You know my training crew.

Certainly they know you.

We've been through|death and life together.

Mr. Scott, you old space dog,|you're well.

I had a wee bout, sir,

but Dr. McCoy|pulled me through.

Wee bout of what?

Shore leave, Admiral.

Who do we have here?

Midshipman First Class Peter Preston,|Engineer's Mate, sir.

First training voyage,|Mr. Preston?

Yes, sir.

I see.

Shall we start|with the engine room?

We'll see you there.|Everything is in order.

That'll be a pleasant surprise,|Mr. Scott.

I'll see you|on the bridge, Admiral.

Company, dismissed.

Well, Mr. Scott,|are your cadets capable

of handling|a minor training cruise?

Give the word, Admiral.

The word is given.

Aye, sir.

What about the rest|of the inspection?

This is|Starfleet operations.

Enterprise is clear|for departure.

Admiral on the bridge.

Running lights on.

Very well,|Mr. Saavik.

You may clear|all moorings.

Aye, sir.

All moorings are cleared,|Captain.

Thank you.

Lieutenant,

have you piloted a starship|out of space dock?

Never, sir.

Take her out,|Mr. Saavik.

Aye, sir.

For everything there is|a first time, Lieutenant.

Don't you agree, Admiral?

Uh-huh.

Aft thrusters,|Mr. Sulu.

Aft thrusters.

Would you like|a tranquilizer?

Add 1 /4 impulse power.

Add 1 /4 impulse power.

We are free|to navigate.

Course heading, Captain?

Captain's discretion.

Mr. Sulu,

you may...|indulge yourself.

Aye, sir.

Does that|about do it?

I doubt|we could squeeze

any more information|into the memory banks.

We'll design|a bigger one.

Who would build it?

Dr. Marcus,|Comm-pic coming in

on the hyperchannel.

It's the starship Reliant.

On the screen, Jedda.

Come in, please.

This is the Reliant|callingRegula-1.

Repeat,|this is U.S.S. Reliant.

Commander, we are receiving.

This is Regula-1 .

Ah, Dr. Marcus. Good.

We're en route to you

and should be there|in three days.

We weren't expecting you|for three months.

Has something happened?

No. Ceti Alpha VI|has checked out.

Then why|are you coming-

We have new orders.

All materials|of Project Genesis

will be transferred|to this ship

fortesting|on Ceti Alpha VI.

Who do they|think they are?

Commander Chekov,|this is completely irregular.

I have my orders.

Pin him down, mother.|Who gave the order?

The order comes from...

Admiral James T. Kirk.

I knew it!

The military's|been waiting

to get|their hands on it.

I have no intention|of allowing Reliant

or any unauthorized personnel

access to our work.

I am sorry|that you feel that way.

Admiral Kirk's orders|are confirmed.

Please prepare|to deliver Genesis to us

upon our arrival.

Reliant out.

Well done, Commander.

You realize, sir,|they will attempt

to contact Admiral Kirk

and confirm the order.

Hold, please.

Thank you, sir.

Lieutenant,

are you wearing|your hair differently?

It's still regulation, Admiral.

May I speak, sir?

Self-expression|doesn't seem to be

one of your problems.

You're bothered|by your performance

on the Kobayashi Maru.

I failed to resolve|the situation.

There's no correct resolution.

It's a test|of character.

May I ask how you|dealt with the test?

You may ask.

That's a little joke.

Humor. It is|a difficult concept.

It is not logical.

We learn by doing.

Who's been holding up|the damn elevator?

Thank you, sir.

She change|her hair style?

I hadn't noticed.

Wonderful stuff,|that Romulan ale.

Admiral Kirk.

Kirk here.

I have|an urgent Comm-pic

from Space Lab|Regula-1 for you.

Dr. Carol Marcus.

I'll take it|in my quarters.

It never rains|but it pours.

As a physician,|you should appreciate

the dangers of reopening|old wounds.

Sorry.

Jim, can you read me?

I can hear you, Carol.|What's wrong?

Why are you taking|Genesis from us?

Taking Genesis?|Who's taking Genesis?

Who is taking Genesis?

I can see you,|but I can't hear.

Jim, did you|give the order?

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