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"We do not colonize. We Conquer! We Rule!" Guess we know where these Kelvans stand, don't we? Or, perhaps not. For, they have taken human form. Actual Kelvans are 'immense beings' with a hundred tentacles. Such beings would have problems with a turbolift (and sixties FX would have problems depicting them). So, hearkening back to the aliens of "Catspaw" and "Return to Tomorrow," these Kelvans have set themselves up for major seduction trouble by assuming our treacherous human form. And, strictly speaking, they're not invaders, merely an expedition force on its way back to the Andromeda Galaxy, where radiation levels will make life impossible there in about 10,000 years. Once back home, they'll tell the rest of the Kelvans to go ahead and proceed to our Milky Way galaxy and then conquer the hell out of it. But, the Federation would have no immediate worries; the invasion force probably won't arrive for at least 600 years (the round trip). If they ever create a Trek show set in the 29th century (or even the 26th), there's at least one story arc ready to be used.

So, I'm not sure why Kirk and his officers were so worked up. Of course, their personal situation was a bit grim: the prospect of being stuck on the Enterprise for the rest of their lives as it hurtles towards Andromeda is kind of a downer. Though there are only half-a-dozen of these Kelvans, they easily take over the ship with their paralysis field weapons. They also modify the ship's engines. We're back at the galactic barrier first seen in the 2nd pilot episode, "Where No Man Has Gone Before" - and through it. Then most the crew are turned into small weightless tetrahedron-like blocks. When I first saw this as a kid, a genuine chill ran thru me when one these blocks was crushed to dust, thereby killing a crew member in a rather horrifying manner. This was super-science employed as a war tactic, as an instrument of terror. This was alien invasion thrills and chills, no doubt, and these Kelvans seemed a step up from the usual baddies encountered on the original show (Klingons, Romulans, etc).

But then, as was customary with many episodes after the first season, a grim tone changes to a playful one in the 2nd half of the episode. Then we get games of seduction and inebriation, of Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Scotty using their wits rather than their brawn, though in a manner befitting a Marx Brothers comedy instead of a sf adventure. It's still entertaining, sure, but I would have preferred some payback for that first half of terror, and the episode is rather uneven as a result of the precious ploys. The sugary ending is so cloying, so convenient, I usually need a shot of Scotch to get rid of the taste. On the plus side, Kelinda (Bouchet) is probably the sexiest alien we see on the original show and Kirk's super-stud status was assured with this episode. Scotty has the best scenes - it's green, indeed - and rumors of his alcoholism might have started here. And those images of the Enterprise zooming towards another galaxy stay in the mind for awhile. This imagery was repeated in the 3rd season's "Day of the Dove."

A small group of superior alien beings take the form of humans in order for them to hijack the Enterprise. They need the ship so they can return to their old world that is beyond the Great Barrier. They turn almost the whole crew into these clay balls, except for Kirk, Spock, Scotty, and Bones, whom they need to help them run the ship. The only weakness the hijackers seem to have is that since they're in human form for the time being, they're vulnerable to human emotions. The episode starts out very serious and dreary, but ends up to the amusing as the crew exploits the human emotions of these so called, "superior beings". The best one is Kirk and Spock driving their leader insane with jealously over a woman. Excellent episode.

"By Any Other Name" (Feb. 23, 1968) Old TV Guide synopsis: 'Kirk tries to outwit colonizers from Andromeda who assume human form to seize the Enterprise.' Jerome Bixby's second episode presents Kelvan invaders intent on conquest rather than diplomacy, the Enterprise forced to transport the last survivors to a new home on a journey that will last 300 years. With over 400 crew members completely immobilized, Kirk, Spock, McCoy and Scotty take it upon themselves to force the inexperienced Kelvans to fall victim to their all too human emotions. While Kirk inflames jealousy in Rojan (Warren Stevens) by romancing the beautiful Kelinda (Barbara Bouchet), Scotty whets the palate of Tomar (Robert Fortier) with a plethora of intoxicating beverages. A storyline including the brutal death of a pretty female yeoman (Julie Cobb) finishes in such broadly comical fashion that it can't help but come off a bit jarring, but still a worthy addition to the series. Warren Stevens had just costarred opposite Michael Rennie in "Cyborg 2087," while Barbara Bouchet would soon relocate to Italy for yet greater cult stardom alongside other sex symbols like Edwige Fenech, Femi Benussi, and Erika Blanc.

Enterprise is taken over by the Kelvans, who are scouting planets to conquer before returning home to the Andromeda galaxy.

This is an enjoyable episode with decent concept and some good character moments.

The plot involves a fairly straightforward problem of baddies taking over Enterprise for the crew to resolve. In true Star Trek manner it is done in a mostly non-violent way that is quite fun to watch unfold. The theme about humanity and how it's weaknesses are used against the Kelvans is a good one.

There is a quite ominous tone to the initial set up of the situation with the Kelvans seemingly almost impossible antagonists to overcome, but the writers cleverly put their human form to good use. A little too much in some ways, as they do not seem to just have human emotions, but also develop human stupidity.

It is in this stupidity and in the rather silly scenes during the final act that the episode loses any suspense it had developed. However, for me there is still plenty left to enjoy from a humorous perspective. Scotty's drinking contest, Kirk's seduction of Kelinda, Rojan's jealousy, and Spock stirring the pot all provides great entertainment.

Visually it's good, with nice set design, costuming, props, and well worked physical confrontations.

All performances are solid, with William Shatner, James Doohan and Warren Stevens standing out. I'm not sure what Barbara Bouchet aiming for with her performance but if it was deliberate awkwardness of a character unfamiliar with human emotion she pulled it off well.

Starship Enterprise becomes a taxi, moves aliens from galaxy A to B, but they'll turn you to stone, if you try to dethrone, though one is partial to a drop of whiskey.

Hijacked, the Enterprise must make it to another galaxy to move some homesick and lost aliens back to where their journey began.

...the harder they fall. Those Kelvans were, at bottom, a bunch of greedy grabalots, and it didn't take long for Kirk and Co. to catch on. And believe me, they had lots of fun doing something about it. When they realized that Rojan and company, having taken human form, were starting to experience human reactions---human emotions---they made the most of the opportunity. I got a huge kick out of Bones pumping one of the invaders full of formic acid, which would make anyone climb the walls---Scotty drinking another one of them under the table and then passing out himself (although in a good cause)---Spock, although unsuccessful with the mind-meld, nevertheless getting a good idea of what Kelinda really looked like---and most of all, Captain Kirk's "apology" which spread like wildfire and thoroughly discombooberated the Kelvans who now realized they were stuck with their human forms and could never return to Andromeda. This was a good seriocomic story; I enjoyed it.

Season 2, episode 21. The Enterprise receives a distress call from an uncharted planet and answer it. Spock, Kirk, McCoy and red shirts beam down. Two of the people on the planet walk up to the group and use a device that holds all the party as still as statues then releases them. Rojan is the leader of these "humans" and he proceeds to tell Kirk and the others they are from Andromeda galaxy and what they want is the Enterprise to get back to there. Next the group is imprisoned, then attempts to escape, a red shirt killed then they are held again in a cell. In order to get back to the ship, Spock goes into deep meditation to appear very ill then Kirk & McCoy tell a guard that they must get to Sickbay or he'll die. One of the Kelvans beam up with Spock & McCoy to watch what happens in Sickbay. Kirk tries to talk the lead Kelvan into getting back to the ship - he agree and all head to the Andromeda galaxy. Now the crew of the Enterprise must find a way to overcome the Kelvans - their only hope, Kelvans are not used to their current human forms.

Another neat episode concerning aliens in human bodies or form. Most intense when they attempt to cross the energy barrier into Andromeda galaxy - once there the situation becomes more intense.

8.5/10

Man oh man what an episode ! One of the best ever Star trek ! There is everything that made Star trek great in this episode, the crew Legends beeing prisoners but find a way out, then they are prisoners in the enterprise and find an Incredible way out of it.... Humor, emotion, a girl for kirk, Spock intelligence, McCoy and Scott great moments. Perfect episode what a science fiction masterpiece... 10/10 (Of course nothing will ever beat " the City on the edge of Tomorrow" I think... But This one is a far better episode to discover the show, because you dont need to already live the characters) I dont understand the 7.5/10 rating here, People are so crazy, this episode deserve at the very least a 9/10 rating. But its in season 2 so people love to hate on latter seasons in TV show's.

The Enterprise responds to a distress call on an uncharted planet. A landing party beams down to an unconvincing studio set where they encounter a humanoid man named Rojan (Warren Stevens) and a very hot woman in a backless outfit named Kelinda (played by sexy giallo babe Barbara Bouchet), who demand that Kirk surrenders his ship. Naturally, the captain isn't about to do so, but when he refuses the aliens paralyse the landing party using devices worn on their belts. Rojan explains that he and Kalinda are Kelvans from the Andromeda galaxy, on a mission to find planets in the Milky Way suitable for conquest .

Held prisoners in a cave, Kirk and his crewmates attempt to escape but are quickly apprehended. As punishment, the two redshirts are transformed into large Dungeons and Dragons dice. Mr. Spock uses his telepathic powers to learn that the Kelvans have assumed human form so that they will be able to function on the Enterprise; in reality, they are large creatures with one hundred tentacles, unsuitable for life aboard the spaceship. When it becomes apparent that the Kelvans are starting to develop human reactions, Kirk uses the aliens' newfound emotions against them. Eventually, the captain convinces Rojan that, by the time the Enterprise reaches Andromeda (a journey of 300 years), the aliens' descendants will be virtually human and considered inferior by their own race. Instead of returning to Andromeda, the Kelvans decide to colonise the uncharted planet where they were found.

Given how long it has already taken the Kelvans to reach the Milky Way, it seems to me that Rojan and Kelinda are very quick to shirk their responsibilities: their ancestors dedicated their lives to travelling beyond their own galaxy, but Rojan is willing to give up all plans of conquering new worlds just because he likes how it feels to be human. It's a weak and rather unconvincing conclusion to the episode, but one that I am willing to forgive because of Barbara Bouchet as Kelinda, who has to be one of the sexiest women of Star Trek. She looks absolutely amazing throughout, so it's no wonder that Kirk finds time to add her to his long list of women that he has snogged (who cares if she's really an immense creature with numerous appendages?).

Rojan and Kelinda are characters from the "Star Trek: The Original Series" episode titled "By Any Other Name," which first aired on February 23, 1968. In this episode, the crew of the USS Enterprise encounters a group of aliens from the Andromeda Galaxy, led by Rojan and Kelinda. These aliens, known as Kelvans, take on human form to commandeer the Enterprise for their return journey home.

The plot revolves around Captain Kirk and his crew's efforts to outsmart the Kelvans, who possess advanced technology and the ability to paralyze and transform humans into small, chalk-like blocks. Kirk uses his charm to create tension between Rojan and Kelinda, ultimately exploiting their unfamiliarity with human emotions to regain control of the ship.

It's a classic episode that showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the Enterprise crew.