Kirk:
Computer, request security procedure and access to Project Genesis summary.
Computer:
Identify for retina scan.
Kirk:
Kirk, Admiral James T.
Computer:
[scanning his eye]
Security scan approved.
Kirk:
Summary, please.
Carol Marcus:
[a video file plays]
Project Genesis. A proposal to the Federation.
Spock:
Carol Marcus.
Kirk:
Yes.
Carol Marcus:
What exactly is Genesis? Well, put simply, Genesis is life from lifelessness. It is a process whereby molecular structure is reorganized at the subatomic level into life-generating matter of equal mass. Stage one of our experiments was conducted in the laboratory. Stage two of the series will be attempted in a lifeless underground. Stage three will involve the process on a planetary scale. It is our intention to introduce the Genesis Device into a pre-selected area of a lifeless space body; a moon or other dead form. The device is delivered, instantaneously causing what we call the Genesis Effect. Matter is reorganized with life-generating results. Instead of a dead moon, a living, breathing planet capable of sustaining whatever life forms we see fit to deposit on it.
Spock:
Fascinating.
Carol Marcus:
The reformed moon simulated here represents the merest fraction of the Genesis potential, should the Federation wish to fund these experiments to their logical conclusion. When we consider the cosmic problems of population and food supply, the usefulness of this process becomes clear. This concludes our proposal. Thank you for your attention.
Spock:
It literally is Genesis.
Kirk:
Power of creation.
Spock:
Have they proceeded with their experiments?
Kirk:
Well, the tape was made about a year ago, so I can only assume they've reached stage two by now.
