james t. kirk. step forward.
an incident has occurred today that concerns the entire student body. academic immorality by one is an assault on us all. it will. not. stand. cadet kirk, evidence has been submitted to this council suggesting you violated the ethical code of conduct pursuant to regulation 17.43 of the starfleet code. is there anything you care to say before we begin?
step forward please. this is commander spock, one of our most distinguished graduates. he's programmed the kobayashi maru test for the last four years.
in academic vernacular, you cheated.
mr. kirk, i don't see how the intent of the exam is relevant to these proceedings.
we've received a distress call from vulcan. cadet kirk -- you are on academic probation pending the result of your hearing. cadets, report to shuttle hangar one immediately -- this hearing is at recess until further notice -- dismissed.
this assembly calls captain james tiberius kirk.
your inspirational valor and supreme dedication to your comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of service and reflect utmost credit to yourself, your crew, and the federation. for your.  unique solution to the kobayashi maru, it's my honor to award you with a commendation for original thinking.
by starfleet order 28455, you are hereby directed to report to commanding officer, uss enterprise, for duty as his relief.