Some of the intros we could have had instead of the now iconic one.
As Spock would say, "fascinating".
As Spock would say, "fascinating".
Edit: everybody knew what I was going to say, about the 1958 pamphlet. Post deleted. 
Oh, that somebody used those words before? Not surprising; like with characters' names, if one person thinks a name/word combo sounds good, probably so do others.
I suppose they realized that by suggesting the enforcement of law and regulation of commerce, it downplayed the discovery and newness of what the crew would find - presenting space more as already settled, everything located and settled, with space as the policeman's beat rather than the explorer's wilderness.
I suppose they realized that by suggesting the enforcement of law and regulation of commerce, it downplayed the discovery and newness of what the crew would find - presenting space more as already settled, everything located and settled, with space as the policeman's beat rather than the explorer's wilderness.
I gotta admit, I struggle to hear the rhythm/flow when I try to voice those developmental narrations in my head. They don't even sound well-composed purely on paper, like you were reading from a book instead of listening to the TV. Though... I suppose that's the point. First Drafts are never smoothed-out.
The bottom right one is kind of poetic.
The top right, using "patrol" instead of "mission"...like the Milky Way is a cop's beat, not an adventurer's domain.
EDIT:
collider.com
Apparently, the phrase transcends space travel. I guess there's just something exciting about going or doing where/what nobody has ever done. Ideally, you want to face it bravely.
The top right, using "patrol" instead of "mission"...like the Milky Way is a cop's beat, not an adventurer's domain.
EDIT:
‘Star Trek’s Most Famous Quote Has an Unexpected Lovecraftian Connection From 83 Years Ago
This Star Trek quote has a surprising evolution, paying homage to Captain James Cook and H.P. Lovecraft.
collider.com
Apparently, the phrase transcends space travel. I guess there's just something exciting about going or doing where/what nobody has ever done. Ideally, you want to face it bravely.
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