- Captain James T. Kirk: Captain's log, stardate: 5221.3. On outward course beyond the fringe of our galaxy towards Questar M-17, a source of mysterious radio emissions. Mission: Star charting.
- Captain James T. Kirk: Compared to the beings that built this ship, we ARE primitive people, even you, Mr. Spock.
- Captain James T. Kirk: Captain's log, stardate: 5221.8, final entry. Resuming outward course beyond the farthest star of our galaxy. Mission: star charting.
- Captain James T. Kirk: You're sure, Mr. Spock?
- Mr. Spock: Probability: point nine-nine-seven, Captain.