Quotes
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First Talosian : [talking about Pike, who is being held in a Talosian prison cell] It appears, Magistrate, that the intelligence of the specimen is shockingly limited.
The Keeper : This is no surprise, since his vessel was baited here so easily with a simulated message. As you can read in its thoughts, it is only now beginning to suspect that the survivors and encampment were a simple illusion we placed in their minds.
Captain Christopher Pike : You're not speaking, yet I can hear you.
The Keeper : You will note the confusion as it reads our thought transmissions.
Captain Christopher Pike : All right then, telepathy. You can read my mind, I can read yours. Now, unless you want my ship to consider capturing me an unfriendly act...
The Keeper : You'll now see the primitive fear threat reaction. The specimen is about to boast of his strength, the weaponry of his vessel, and so on. Next, frustrated into a need to display physical prowess, the creature will throw himself against the transparency.
[Pike does so]
Captain Christopher Pike : If you were in here, wouldn't you test the strength of these walls, too? There's a way out of any cage, and I'll find it!
The Keeper : Despite its frustration, the creature appears more adaptable than our specimens from other planets. We can soon begin the experiment.
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The Keeper : We had not believed this possible. The customs and history of your race show a unique hatred of captivity. Even when it's pleasant and benevolent, you prefer death. This makes you too violent and dangerous a species for our needs.
Vina : He means that they can't use you. You're free to go back to the ship.
Captain Christopher Pike : And that's it? No apologies? You captured one of us, threatened all of us.
First Talosian : Your unsuitability has condemned the Talosian race to eventual death. Is this not sufficient?
The Keeper : No other specimen has shown your adaptability. You were our last hope.
Captain Christopher Pike : But wouldn't some form of trade, mutual cooperation...
The Keeper : Your race would learn our power of illusion and destroy itself, too.
