"Arena" Line-by-Line

KIRK: Of course.

 

SPOCK: I thought perhaps the hot pursuit alone might be sufficient. Destruction might be unnecessary.

 

Kirk: Colony Cestus III has been obliterated, Mister Spock.

 

SPOCK: The destruction of the alien vessel will not help that colony, Jim.

(Didn't he say earlier, "...Very well, then. If that's the case, you must make certain that the alien vessel never reaches its home base.")

 

(Don't question Spock!)

Kirk: If the aliens go unpunished, they'll be back, attacking other Federation installations.

 

SPOCK: I merely suggested that a regard for sentient life

 

Kirk: There's no time for that. It's a matter of policy. Out here, we're the only policemen around. And a crime has been committed. Do I make myself clear?

 

Spock: Very clear, Captain.

 

Kirk: I'm delighted, Mister Spock. Report, Mister Sulu.

 

Sulu: Alien ship maintaining interval Captain. Now at warp seven.

 

Kirk: Warp factor 8.

The crew looks at Kirk, surprised by the order.

 

Sulu: Aye Aye sir.

 

Kirk: Captain to phaser banks. All components at battle ready. All banks primed.

 

Crewman [OC]: Aft phaser to Bridge. Alert status. All weapons at operational ready.
Kirk: Captain to phaser banks. All components at battle ready. All banks primed.

 

Sulu: Captain.

 

Kirk: Yes, Mr. Sulu.

 

Sulu: Closing on target, sir.

 

Kirk: Good. Mister DePaul.

 

DePaul: Yes, sir.

 

Kirk: Our position.