Star Trek: Voyager (TV Series)

Prey (1998)

Kate Mulgrew: Capt. Kathryn Janeway

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Quotes 

• [Janeway tells Seven a story about a fight during a border conflict with the Cardassians] 

  Captain Kathryn Janeway : One night, during a break in the fighting, we could hear this low, moaning sound, coming from somewhere in the brush. We knew that none of our people were out there, so it had to be a wounded Cardassian. You have to understand, we've been killing each other for weeks on this planet. It was brutal. But our commanding officer decided... that we couldn't just sit there and listen to that poor man suffer. So he ordered me and an ensign to crawl out there and bring that Cardassian back to our camp. I thought he was crazy. He was risking our lives for someone who would have shot us without hesitation. But we did it. And the Cardassian lived. Three days later, we secured the outpost. It was a major victory; we were all decorated by Starfleet Command. But in retrospect, the thing I'm most proud of was the night we saved that man's life.

  Seven of Nine : Explain.

  Captain Kathryn Janeway : A single act of compassion can put you in touch with your own humanity.

• [last lines] 

  Seven of Nine : It is puzzling.

  Captain Kathryn Janeway : What's that?

  Seven of Nine : You made me into an individual. You encouraged me to stop thinking like a member of the Collective, to cultivate my independence and my humanity. But when I try to assert that independence, I am punished.

  Captain Kathryn Janeway : Individuality has its limits - especially on a starship where there's a command structure.

  Seven of Nine : I believe that you are punishing me because I do not think the way that you do. Because I am not becoming more like you. You claim to respect my individuality. But in fact, you are frightened by it.

  Captain Kathryn Janeway : As you were.

• Chakotay : [of the Hirogen]  From what I found in their database, diplomacy isn't a part of their lifestyle. They don't see us as equals. To them, we're simply game.

  Captain Kathryn Janeway : It's time we convinced them otherwise, or like any cornered animal, we'll show our teeth.

• Captain Kathryn Janeway : I realize it may be difficult for you to help save this creature's life. But part of becoming human is learning to have compassion for those who are suffering - even when they're your bitter enemies.

• Captain Kathryn Janeway : This isn't a hunt. It's a slaughter. And I'm calling it off right now.

• Captain Kathryn Janeway : So, there's one question remaining - who's hunting the hunters?

• [Janeway has asked Seven of Nine to create a singularity, which Seven refuses] 

  Seven of Nine : I have agreed to remain on Voyager; I have agreed to function as a member of your crew. But I will not be a willing participant in my own destruction or the destruction of this ship.

  Captain Kathryn Janeway : Objection noted. We'll do this without you.

  Seven of Nine : You will fail.

  Captain Kathryn Janeway : And you have just crossed the line!

• Capt. Kathryn Janeway : Six of your vessels will be here in under four hours. I hope you'll let them know that we saved your life and that we want to avoid any further conflict with your people.

  Alpha Hirogen : Let me resume the hunt and I will grant your request.

  Cmdr. Chakotay : [to Janeway]  We have enough problems on this ship as it is without HIM running around.

  Alpha Hirogen : I spent six months studying this prey's behavior. i know how to track him. Let me continue or I will have the others destroy you.