Star Trek: Enterprise (TV Series)

Borderland (2004)

Brent Spiner: Dr. Arik Soong

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• Dr. Arik Soong : [on genetic engineering]  I didn't realize you shared Humanity's reactionary attitude toward this field of medicine.

  Dr. Phlox : On the contrary. We've used genetic engineering on Denobula for over two centuries, to generally positive effect.

  Dr. Arik Soong : But you don't approve of what I've done.

  Dr. Phlox : You tried to redesign your species. The first time that was attempted on Earth, the result was 30 million deaths.

  Dr. Arik Soong : We can't let past mistakes hold us back.

  Dr. Phlox : It's your responsibility as a scientist to learn from past mistakes.

• Dr. Arik Soong : Jonathan Archer. What brings you here? They naming the prison after you?

• Capt. Jonathan Archer : You programmed a PADD to unlock every security door in the building.

  Dr. Arik Soong : I was particularly proud of that. I made it all the way to Sausalito. On the rare occasion I get stuck on a problem, I find a vigorous escape attempt helps to... clear the head.

• Capt. Jonathan Archer : This is my Science Officer, T'Pol.

  Dr. Arik Soong : No need for an introduction.

  [to T'Pol] 

  Dr. Arik Soong : I admire your people very much. We share a similar view of Humanity.

  Commander T'Pol : What view is that?

  Dr. Arik Soong : That it could stand some improvement.

  Commander T'Pol : I believe that's true of most species, if not all.

• Dr. Arik Soong : How can a supposedly intelligent species reject technology that would enhance ability, relieve suffering?

  Capt. Jonathan Archer : Genetic engineering has caused a lot of suffering.

  Dr. Arik Soong : So did splitting the atom. And yet the first ships to colonize the solar system were nuclear-powered. But... you're not here to discuss that.

• Capt. Jonathan Archer : [introducing]  My Tactical Officer, Lieutenant Reed.

  Lieutenant Malcolm Reed : Doctor.

  Dr. Arik Soong : I've heard of you. But I don't recognize your face. You're not getting your fair share of publicity.

• Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker III : What kind of people are these?

  Dr. Arik Soong : I'd say they're not unlike some of your ancestors, judging from your accent.

  Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker III : Well, if I remember my history, these Augments you love so much had plenty of slaves.

  Dr. Arik Soong : They were more like subjects.

  Commander Charles 'Trip' Tucker III : Huh. They were just treated like slaves.

• Dr. Arik Soong : It's been a pleasure, Captain. Take my advice: go home and start learning how to speak Klingon.

• [last lines] 

  Dr. Arik Soong : [to his Augments]  There were times, back on Earth, when I doubted myself. My work. But seeing you all... I know that everything I've fought for was worth it. We're going to build a new world. But we can't begin that task just yet. Thousands of your brothers and sisters are waiting to be born. Let's go get them.