are not accustomed to light,
just as your minds
are not accustomed to logic.
Unaccustomed
to light and warmth?
That's necessary to all humanoids.
Surely, you don't deny it
to the Troglytes.
The Troglytes are workers, Captain.
Oh, surely, you must be aware of that.
They mine zenite for shipment,
till the soil.
Those things
cannot be done here.
They perform all the physical toil
necessary to maintain Stratos.
That is their function
in our society.
But they are not allowed
to share its advantages.
How can they share
what they do not understand?
They can be taught
to understand.
Especially in a society that
prides itself in enlightenment.
The complete separation
of toil and leisure...
has given Ardana this perfectly
balanced social system, Captain.
Why should we change it?
The surface of the planet
is almost unendurable.
To restrict a segment of
the population to such hardship...
is unthinkable
in an evolved culture.
The surface is marred by violence,
like the Troglytes.
But here in Stratos,
we have completely
eliminated violence.
You still refuse to disclose
the names of the other Disrupters.
There are no Disrupters!
Very well,
if you prefer the rays.
[Rays Muffled]
[Spock] Troglyte is an abbreviation
of an ancient Earth term.
Its technical translation
is cave dweller.
- Yes, I should have realized--
- [ Vanna Screaming]
[Rays Continue Firing]
Mr. Advisor!
You said you were going to
question Vanna, not torture her.
She's stubborn. And as you
yourself pointed out, Captain,
the search for your zenite
consignment must be short.
Surely there are
better methods than this.
Physical discomfort
is extremely persuasive.
Yes... but I won't stand by
while someone is tortured!
Is it preferable to spare Vanna and
allow an entire planet to be destroyed?
Violence in reality is quite different
from theory, is it not, madam?
But what else can they understand,
Mr. Spock?
All the little things you and I
understand and expect from life,
such as equality,
kindness, justice.
Troglytes are not like
Stratos dwellers, Mr. Spock.
They're a conglomerate
of inferior species.
The abstract concepts of an intellectual
society are beyond their comprehension.
The abstract concepts of loyalty
and leadership seem clear to Vanna.
A few Troglytes
are brought here as retainers.
Vanna was one of them,
as are the sentinels.
- They've received more training.
- But no more consideration.
I fail to see the purpose
of this continued criticism.
The only way you'll use...
that device again...
is on one of us!
[ Chuckles ] An imposing display
of primitive gallantry, gentlemen.
You realize, of course, that
the sentinels could remove you.
Of course.
Starfleet command won't take kindly to
having either rays or physical force...
used against one
of its command personnel.
Why are you so concerned
with this Disrupter's well-being?
Beyond plain humanitarianism,
my orders are to get that zenite!
Then stop interfering,
and I'll get it for you.
You won't get it
through torture!
We will get it for you,
and in our own way!
Remove the prisoner
to confinement quarters.
You will return
to your ship at once...
or I shall contact
your Starfleet command myself...
and report your interference
with this planet's government!
[ Communicator Beeps On ]
- Kirk to Enterprise.
- [ Mr. Scott ] Enterprise, Captain.
- Mr. Scott, we're ready to beam up.
- Aye, sir.
If Captain Kirk appears again,
kill him.
[Kirk]
Captain's Log : Star date 5819. 0.
More than 8 hours have passed since the
consignment of zenite disappeared...
and we have still found
no trace of it.
We've received word from Merak II
that the plague is spreading rapidly.
Delivery of the zenite
is imperative within 12 hours...
or all life on the planet
will be annihilated.
Lieutenant Uhura,
advise Starfleet command...
that the zenite
has not been delivered.
In my opinion, Plasus' method of