
Chekov has snuck off down to the transporter room where he found Scotty engaged in a rousing match of computer chess. He decides to propose his ideas about more effective planetary beaming to Scotty, offering himself as a guinea pig. The plan clearly involves discs.

Gaila wants no part of the plan as Chekov tells Scotty all about how the transporter room consoles will factor in his experiment.

Scotty isn't sure if he's the right man for this job - what if Kirk finds out he experimented on Kirk's favourite navigation officer and ship mascot?

Chekov, however, knows that flattery gets you everywhere with Scotty. After complimenting Scotty's genius, he finds the engineer much more agreeable to his plan.

That is, until Sulu walks in and Scotty realises that Chekov wants to run the experiment with both of them.
Scotty: Ach, no, laddie. I cannae experiment on both of ye at the same time. It's suicide!

Chekov is determined.
Chekov: I need Sulu to test the effectiveness of the SCIENCE!

Sulu: Chekov needs my protection! He is young and doesn't know what he's getting himself into. He's never been planet-side on a mission before!

Scotty: But the consoles cannae handle it. The odds of something going wrong increase exponentially with the number of people being transported! It's too dangerous. The Cap'n'll have me hide!

Sulu: I'm tough, I can handle it! I'm a fencing champion!

Scotty: Aye, laddie, but the discs! THE DISCS!

Sulu: If you do this for us, we will smuggle aboard a dozen pints of the best ale at Starfleet on the next supply ship.

Scotty: Aye, now ye're talking, lads. Hop on to the transporter pad and we'll see how young Chekov's mathematics holds up!

The brand new method of transportation has what looks like white fire and electric sparks engulfing those being transported. Suddenly, Sulu is having second thoughts.
Sulu: Oh, shi-
Part 2: First Contact
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