1982
Admiral James T. Kirk, feeling the weight of age, takes command of the USS Enterprise for a training mission, but their journey is interrupted by a distress call from Project Genesis, a terraforming experiment led by his former lover, Carol Marcus, and their son, David. Meanwhile, Khan Noonian Singh, a genetically engineered tyrant exiled by Kirk years ago, escapes his prison on Ceti Alpha V and seizes control of the USS Reliant, intending to steal the Genesis Device and exact revenge on Kirk. Khan ambushes the Enterprise, severely damaging the ship and inflicting casualties, but Kirk outmaneuvers him by exploiting a Starfleet protocol, allowing the Enterprise to escape into the Mutara Nebula. Inside the nebula, the Enterprise and Reliant engage in a desperate cat-and-mouse battle where shields and sensors are useless, forcing Kirk to rely on his cunning to defeat Khan.
Save the Cat beat sheet
Starfleet’s seasoned heroes face an old nemesis when the USS Enterprise responds to a mysterious distress call tied to the Genesis Project.
Open full beat sheetJames T. Kirk is listed as Starfleet Admiral. Former Captain of the Enterprise, now an Admiral. In the parsed data, James T. Kirk is connected to 34 scenes, 115 dialogue lines, 117 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
34 scenes / 115 dialogue linesLeonard McCoy is listed as Medical Officer. Chief Medical Officer, close friend to Kirk. In the parsed data, Leonard McCoy is connected to 27 scenes, 18 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 9.
27 scenes / 18 dialogue linesSaavik is listed as Trainee Officer. Half-Vulcan, half-Romulan trainee. In the parsed data, Saavik is connected to 26 scenes, 33 dialogue lines, 43 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
26 scenes / 33 dialogue linesSpock is listed as Captain of the Enterprise. Vulcan officer, logical and loyal friend to Kirk. In the parsed data, Spock is connected to 23 scenes, 42 dialogue lines, 49 text mentions, first appearing around scene 4.
23 scenes / 42 dialogue linesNyota Uhura is listed as Commander. Communications Officer. In the parsed data, Nyota Uhura is connected to 22 scenes, 14 dialogue lines, 14 text mentions, first appearing around scene 26.
22 scenes / 14 dialogue linesPavel Chekov is listed as Commander. Officer on the USS Reliant. In the parsed data, Pavel Chekov is connected to 19 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
19 scenes / 10 dialogue linesHikaru Sulu is listed as Commander. Helmsman of the Enterprise. In the parsed data, Hikaru Sulu is connected to 16 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
16 scenes / 6 dialogue linesClark Terrell is listed as Captain of the Reliant. Captain of the USS Reliant. In the parsed data, Clark Terrell is connected to 15 scenes, 6 dialogue lines, 6 text mentions, first appearing around scene 12.
15 scenes / 6 dialogue linesMontgomery Scott is listed as Chief Engineer. Chief Engineer of the Enterprise. In the parsed data, Montgomery Scott is connected to 13 scenes, 5 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
13 scenes / 5 dialogue linesCarol Marcus is listed as Scientist. Director of Project Genesis. In the parsed data, Carol Marcus is connected to 12 scenes, 15 dialogue lines, 18 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
12 scenes / 15 dialogue linesKhan Noonian Singh is listed as Antagonist. Genetically engineered tyrant from the 20th century. In the parsed data, Khan Noonian Singh is connected to 10 scenes, 11 dialogue lines, 11 text mentions, first appearing around scene 15.
10 scenes / 11 dialogue linesDavid Marcus is listed as Scientist. Son of Kirk and Carol Marcus. In the parsed data, David Marcus is connected to 10 scenes, 10 dialogue lines, 10 text mentions, first appearing around scene 22.
10 scenes / 10 dialogue linesSaavik leads a training mission on the Enterprise, responding to a distress call from the Kobayashi Maru, which leads them into a trap.
Saavik, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota Uhura, Leonard McCoy, SpockThe Enterprise is attacked by Klingon cruisers during the simulation.
Saavik, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota Uhura, Leonard McCoy, Spock, Montgomery ScottKirk enters the simulator room to debrief the trainees.
James T. Kirk, Saavik, Spock, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota Uhura, Leonard McCoyKirk and Spock discuss the simulation and Kirk's birthday.
James T. Kirk, SpockThe USS Reliant searches for a test site for the Genesis project.
Pavel Chekov, Clark TerrellTerrell and Chekov discuss the planet's scan results.
Clark Terrell, Pavel ChekovCarol Marcus discusses the potential transplant with the Reliant crew.
Carol Marcus, Clark Terrell, Pavel ChekovCarol and David discuss the Genesis project and Starfleet.
Carol Marcus, David MarcusBones visits Kirk for his birthday and encourages him to return to command.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoyTerrell and Chekov explore the surface of Ceti Alpha V.
Clark Terrell, Pavel ChekovTerrell and Chekov discover a makeshift living area.
Clark Terrell, Pavel ChekovTerrell and Chekov explore Khan's quarters, discover the Botany Bay connection, and are captured by Khan's followers.
Pavel Chekov, Clark Terrell, Khan Noonian Singh, Montgomery ScottTerrell and Chekov are surrounded by Khan's men.
Pavel Chekov, Clark TerrellBeach and Kyle attempt to contact the landing party.
Nyota Uhura, Pavel ChekovKhan reveals his identity and history to Chekov and Terrell, then infects them with Ceti eels.
Pavel Chekov, Clark Terrell, Khan Noonian SinghBeach receives a suspicious transmission from the mind-controlled Terrell.
Clark TerrellKirk and his party board the Enterprise.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Montgomery Scott, Hikaru SuluKirk inspects the engine room and meets Midshipman Preston.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery Scott, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota UhuraThe Enterprise departs Spacedock under Saavik's command.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota UhuraKhan plots to find Kirk and Genesis.
Khan Noonian Singh, Pavel Chekov, Clark TerrellCarol and David receive a suspicious call from the Reliant.
Carol Marcus, David Marcus, Pavel ChekovChekov and Khan demand the Genesis project from Carol and David, claiming orders from Admiral Kirk.
Saavik, Carol Marcus, David Marcus, Pavel Chekov, Khan Noonian SinghKhan and Chekov discuss the success of their deception.
Khan Noonian Singh, Pavel ChekovThe team at Regula I reacts to the threat of the Reliant.
Carol Marcus, David MarcusThe Enterprise cruises through space.
Kirk and Saavik share an awkward elevator ride.
James T. Kirk, Saavik, Leonard McCoyKirk receives a garbled distress call from Carol Marcus.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Carol Marcus, Nyota UhuraKirk assumes command of the Enterprise to investigate Regula I.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Montgomery Scott, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota UhuraKirk and Spock discuss the mission and command.
James T. Kirk, SpockThe Enterprise attempts to contact the silent space station.
Nyota UhuraSpock and Kirk discuss the lack of response from Regula I.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Nyota UhuraKirk, Spock, and Bones watch a briefing on the Genesis project.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Carol Marcus, David MarcusThe Enterprise encounters the Reliant.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota UhuraKhan prepares to ambush the Enterprise.
Khan Noonian SinghThe Enterprise is attacked by the Reliant.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Saavik, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota UhuraThe engine room is damaged by the attack.
The Enterprise is attacked by the Reliant, causing damage and casualties in the engine room.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota UhuraReliant fires on the Enterprise.
Explosions and gas fill the engine room; Scotty tries to save the trainees.
Montgomery ScottKirk attempts to assess damage and communicate with the engine room.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota UhuraScotty reports the status of the main energizers.
Montgomery ScottSpock and Kirk evaluate the situation as the Reliant prepares to fire again.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Hikaru Sulu, Nyota UhuraKhan watches the battle with intensity.
Khan Noonian SinghKirk negotiates with Khan.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Khan Noonian Singh, Hikaru SuluKirk and Spock use the prefix code to disable the Reliant's shields.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Saavik, Hikaru SuluThe Reliant's shields fail and they take damage.
Khan Noonian Singh, Clark TerrellKirk reacts to the battle and learns of Preston's death.
James T. Kirk, Saavik, Montgomery ScottKirk and Scotty mourn Preston.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery ScottKirk prepares to beam down to Regula I.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Nyota UhuraKirk, Bones, and Saavik investigate the station.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, SaavikKirk and his team investigate the transporter room to find clues about the Genesis project and Khan's movements.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Pavel Chekov, Clark TerrellThe group transports to the surface of the dead planetoid.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Pavel Chekov, Clark TerrellThe group arrives in a cavern and is confronted by David and Carol Marcus.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Carol Marcus, David Marcus, Pavel ChekovKirk and his team materialize on the Enterprise, greeted by Spock.
James T. Kirk, David Marcus, Saavik, Carol Marcus, Leonard McCoy, SpockKirk, Saavik, and Spock move through the ship.
Saavik, James T. Kirk, SpockThe crew prepares for battle as they approach the Mutara Nebula.
Hikaru Sulu, James T. Kirk, Spock, Saavik, Montgomery Scott, Nyota UhuraKhan pursues the Enterprise into the nebula.
Khan Noonian Singh, Clark TerrellSpock enters the radiation-filled reactor room to fix the ship.
Spock, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery ScottCarol appears on the bridge; Kirk orders speed reduction and leaves Saavik in command to go to the engine room after receiving a distressing call from Bones.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Carol MarcusKirk arrives at the engine room to find Spock dying behind the reactor glass; they share a final, emotional farewell.
James T. Kirk, Spock, Leonard McCoy, Montgomery ScottThe crew holds a funeral service for Spock.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Carol Marcus, David Marcus, Montgomery ScottDavid visits Kirk; they reconcile and acknowledge their relationship.
James T. Kirk, David MarcusKirk returns to the bridge with David; the crew sets a new course.
James T. Kirk, Leonard McCoy, Saavik, Carol Marcus, David MarcusAnd yet, in the midst of our sorrow it should be noted that this death takes place in the shadow of new life, the sunrise of a new world, a world that our beloved comrade gave his own life to protect and nourish. He did not feel that sacrifice a vain or empty one -- and we will not debate his profound wisdom, in these proceedings. Of my friend, I can only say this, that of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most -- human.
-- Unleashing, almost instantaneously, what we call the Genesis effect. Particulate matter is reorganized and electrified -- with life introduced results. Instead of a dead moon, a living breathing planet, capable of sustaining whatever life forms we see fit to deposit on it... The reformed object you see represents the merest fraction of the Genesis potential, should the Federation wish to pursue these experiments to their logical conclusion.
He tortured those people. None of them would tell him anything. He went wild, strung them up and slit their throats. He wanted to tear the place apart, but he was late: he had to get back to Reliant in time to blow you to bits.
Excuse my presumption, but I do not agree. As a teacher on a training mission, I am content to command a Starship. If we are to go on actual duty, it is clear that the senior officer aboard must assume command.
Of course. We're one big happy fleet. Ah, Kirk, my old friend, do you know the Klingon proverb that tells us revenge is a dish that is best served cold? It is very cold in space.
Somebody left the unit on. If everyone else was dead, it implies that no one remained to turn it off. Those people back there bought escape time for Genesis with their lives.
Not anymore! Now you can do both at the same time! According to myth, the earth was created in six days. Watch out: here comes Genesis; we'll do it for you in six minutes --
Captain's log. Stardate 8130.3, Starship Enterprise on training mission to Gamma Hydra. Section 14, coordinates 22/87/4. Approaching Neutral Zone, all systems functioning.
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