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"The Corbomite Maneuver" is a first season episode of the science fiction television series, ''Star Trek'', first aired November 10, 1966, and repeated May 11, 1967. It is episode No. 10, production No. 3, the first regular episode of ''Star Trek'' produced after the two pilots, although it was aired later in the season. Written by Jerry Sohl, directed by Joseph Sargent, and created and produced by Gene Roddenberry, the storyline describes how the USS ''Enterprise'' encounters a massive and powerful alien starship and its unusual pilot. The episode features a young Clint Howard, brother of actor-turned-director Ron Howard, who plays the alien "child" at the end (with an overdubbed, ethereal voice provided by Walker Edmiston〔Van Hise, James, "Walker Edmiston: A man of many voices talks about his off-and on-screen appearances.", ''Starlog'' No. 58, May 1982, O'Quinn Studios, Inc., p.21.〕). This was also the first episode in which DeForest Kelley played Dr. Leonard McCoy, Nichelle Nichols played Lt. Uhura and Grace Lee Whitney played Yeoman Rand, although viewers saw them for the first time in "The Man Trap". ==Plot== On stardate 1512.2, the Federation starship USS ''Enterprise'', commanded by Captain James T. Kirk, finishes a third day of star mapping when novice navigator Lt. Dave Bailey (Anthony Call) spots a large spinning colored cube floating in space. First Officer Spock orders Helmsman Sulu to sound an alert. Down in sickbay, Chief Medical Officer Dr. McCoy is giving Captain Kirk his quarterly physical exam. McCoy notices but does not mention the flashing alert light. Spock calls to inform Kirk about the cube, which is maintaining its position relative to the ''Enterprise''. Kirk is annoyed that McCoy didn't mention the alert but McCoy stubbornly states that he isn't about to jump at every flashing light. Chief Engineer Scott cannot explain how the cube works. A nervous and inexperienced Bailey advocates attacking it with phasers. Kirk instead orders the ship to back away from the object. The cube comes even closer and emits harmful radiation and Kirk reluctantly destroys it. In Kirk's quarters, Yeoman Rand brings him an unappetizing salad per Dr. McCoy's medical orders as Kirk has gained weight. Sulu interrupts a series of attack drills and calls battle stations for real. Spock says that a much larger object is rapidly approaching. A gigantic glowing sphere quickly approaches the ''Enterprise'', filling the bridge viewscreen even at low magnification. Commander Balok identifies his ship as the ''Fesarius'', the flagship of the "First Federation", explaining that the destroyed cube was a border marker. Mr. Spock gets a visual of Balok, a grotesque, blue-skinned humanoid with a frightening face. Balok ignores Kirk's greetings and announces that he will destroy the ''Enterprise'' for trespassing into First Federation territory and destroying the marker buoy. He gives the crew only ten minutes to pray to their deities. Bailey succumbs to his fears, rants irrationally and Kirk orders him off the bridge. In a side conversation, McCoy says he will formally report that Kirk promoted Bailey too quickly. Kirk angrily accuses him of bluffing and cuts him off. Mr. Spock compares the situation to a game of chess: "In chess, when one player is outmatched, the game is over." He regrets to having no logical answer. Kirk, inspired by his argument with McCoy, replies that the solution is not chess, but poker. He bluffs, telling Balok that the ''Enterprise'' contains Corbomite, a protective substance that automatically destroys any attacker. Balok apparently falls for the ruse and does not destroy the ship. A calmer Bailey returns to the bridge and Kirk lets him return to his station. Balok requests details on the Corbomite device. Continuing the bluff, Kirk deliberately pauses and then refuses. A small tug ship detaches from the ''Fesarius'' and tows the ''Enterprise'' deep into First Federation space where Balok states he will intern the crew and destroy the ''Enterprise''. Kirk orders the ''Enterprise'' to gradually resist the tug ship's tractor beam. Just as its engines are about to explode from overload, the ''Enterprise'' breaks free. This apparently disables the alien vessel, which is unable to call for help from its mother ship. Rather than flee, Kirk, McCoy, and Bailey form a boarding party to render assistance. Aware that it could be a trap, Kirk denies Spock's request to accompany them. Scott warns them that the alien ship is cramped and beams them over. They soon discover that the "Balok" on their monitor was just a dummy. The real Balok, looking like a hyperintelligent human child, enthusiastically welcomes them aboard. He offers them his favorite drink, "tranya". Balok explains that he was merely testing the ''Enterprise'' and its crew to discover their true intentions. He had read the ''Enterprise'' computer records but felt they could have been a deception. He created his dummy alter-ego, knowing his true appearance would never frighten anyone. Kirk and company finally relax. Balok runs the ''Fesarius'' entirely by himself and greatly misses company and conversation. He wants to learn more about humans and their culture, and Kirk volunteers Lt. Bailey to remain on Balok's ship as an emissary of the Federation. Bailey happily accepts the assignment and Balok gives them a tour of his ship. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「The Corbomite Maneuver」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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