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Thank you.

I tried.

You know it's impossible.

The only chance we've got is no chance at all.

I know it can't be done.

I'm just glad that you didn't know it.

I hope you realize you did nothing.

I've got an idea.

That if we can reverse the polarity, I mean cut.

The only thing standing between us and freedom is stealing a starship.

Oh, true.

Is that all?

I just think I was worried there for a second.

If we could short -circuit the lock on the cell with a chain.

Yeah, but we're wearing the chains.

A little shock never hurts anyone.

Give me a big clap.

Ready?

One, two, three.

Well done, perhaps.

Hey, we're out of here.

You're late.

What else did you do?

Did you see those two they threw in solitary today?

Not yet.

I'd give a year's pay for ten minutes of that.

Feels good to be back in the saddle again.

I could say something rude, but I won't.

It's kind of rainy today.

Beggars can't be choosers.

Yeah, we can be choosers. Of course, they're oblivious. At least it's our

choice. Well, if it's all the same to you, I'd rather not run out of power

between worlds, they say.

Well,

look at this.

Nigga glide.

This is no stabby -ass derelict driving.

We're cooking with atomic induction.

Okay, Steph, let's take off before things get too hot. Keep your pants on,

sister. We've got to unscramble the launch go first and open the escape

I'd love to punch a hole through the wall of this mothership if I could, but

not sure if we've got enough of a running start.

We need a special glove to access this computer.

Try the glove compartment.

Oh, you're cute.

Give these magic fingers another second and I'll have this puppy programmed.

You're brilliant.

Dazzling. People have to wear sunglasses.

There. That should do the trick.

Where's the ignition?

Oh, don't start that again.

Next you're going to want me to get out and jump start it.

What the hell was that?

Gas. We let a couple planes escape. We're going to be busted.

Engine's hot.

Gas drive engaged.

We're on our way. Let's go.

Check the scanner.

Let's find out just how free we are.

Anything nearby?

Kind of dark out there.

Anything at all?

Looks to me like we're cruising the town of nowhere.

This is only a lifeboat.

Yeah, we're not exactly a cryptic of galaxies.

We picked a fine time to jump ship.

I'm picking up something.

Not far from here. A beacon.

Out here?

Let's stick it out. It's coming from that small planetoid.

You know, there's something odd about this.

That signal isn't just a space panel beacon.

That's... Beams transmitting astro -navigational landing coordinates.

We'd be lucky to find a rock out here big enough to set down on. And you're

questioning an invitation to a habitable world with a landing strip?

Unlock the beam of the directional grid into the high -speed system.

I can't pull her out! We're going down!

You've got no choice. We're going to have to jump for it. We can't.

Better than none.

We'll ride this rocket as close as we can and bail out and hope for the best.

This is it, isn't it? You never know. There is an atmosphere going down. Yeah,

but can we breathe it? We'll see and find out.

This isn't exactly the way I'd hoped things would turn out.

Is anybody here?

I'm not trying to break in.

My ship crashed into the sea on the far side of the island.

I'm afraid I'm the only survivor.

Can you understand my language?

Are you programmed to speak?

He never talks to others unless I instruct him to.

However, he understood every word.

Good evening.

Good evening.

Is this your house?

Yes, it is.

My name is Zed.

I'm glad to meet you. Very glad.

I was just telling him I was in a shipwreck.

I know.

You know?

How?

Daria.

I thought I'd lost you.

That's such luck. I guess we're still stuck with each other. I was afraid you

didn't make it. I know the feeling.

How do you like my new outfit?

Our host seems to be ready for anything.

He didn't say a word about the way I was addressed.

It must have occurred to him I was a sage savvy to own a starship.

Well, I'm not exactly the height of fashion myself.

Have you mentioned the off -beam landing coordinates?

The opportunity hasn't exactly presented itself. I didn't want to start asking

too many questions because I didn't want to start answering any.

Vak will show you to a guest room.

You must get out of those clothes at once.

They look just about the way I feel.

Vak will find you others.

We're prepared for such emergencies.

Dinner will be served shortly.

My guest and I were about to dine when you arrived.

I'll wait for you.

Guest? Guest.

There are survivors of another wreck staying here in the house.

Another wreck?

Unfortunately, the space lanes in this sector are extremely dangerous.

But we can talk about that later.

Don't wait for me. It'll take me a while to get myself cleaned up.

Anyway, I'm still a little shook up from the crash.

I understand.

Perhaps you will join us later.

Back.

No, no nothing. Here are your clothes.

Tell me, why are there bars on these windows?

This was once an old fortress.

It was built by space pirates that eventually abandoned long ago.

Now the bars keep the dangers of the jungle out.

I've searched the shore.

Were there any others?

Come in.

You look breathtaking.

Fits you like a glove.

Where did you get it?

One of the many leftovers from the castle's previous tenants.

Pirate plunder?

That must have been telling you some of our local history.

Not as much as I'd like to know.

We finished dinner.

Your friend Tisa's been asking about you.

I'm a bit more refreshed now, thanks.

I feel almost myself again.

Then, let's go down and join the others.

What you need is some stimulation. It's an interesting country.

I can promise you both.

Naya, this is Shayla and her brother Rick.

I've heard a lot about you.

Nothing good, I hope.

Tisa hasn't spoken of anything else.

It sure took you long enough to make it down. You're worth waiting for.

This is a pleasure.

Two beautiful women arriving the same day.

Until you girls turned up, I was beginning to get just a shade stir

Ten days of nothing but jungle and ocean.

Rick is less than thrilled by my little island.

Well, then why stay?

It's not my idea.

There's only one launch, and that's being worked on.

Yes, you'll have to be patient for a little while longer.

Well, I wouldn't complain if I were you.

I feel like I'm living on borrowed time right now.

I'm just glad to be here.

All the comforts of home in the most remote corner of the galaxy.

Too remote.

Of course, it's perfect for you, Zed.

You can go hunting if you want.

Hunting? Here?

He sleeps all day and hunts all night.

Then he has you doing the same thing.

This obsession with hunting you call sport, isn't it just a little

The beast in the jungle killing merely for his existence is called savage.

The man killing just for sport is called civilized.

Isn't that a bit contradictory?

What makes you think it isn't just as much sport for the animal as it is for

man?

Take that fellow right there, for instance.

There was never a time when he couldn't have gotten away.

But he didn't want to.

He got interested in hunting me.

He didn't hate me for stalking him any more than I hated him for trying to

charge me.

Matter of fact, we admired each other.

Perhaps. But would you change places with him?

Not now.

Don't evade the issue. Would there be as much sport in the game if you were the

prey instead of the hunter?

That is something I will never have to decide.

This universe is divided into two types of people.

The hunter... and the hunted.

You want to go hunting?

Let's go.

We'll have a big party, get totally blissed, and spray laser bolts all over

jungle.

Completely civilized point of view.

Civilized? Yes.

Rick? Talks of stimulants as a prelude to the hunt.

Cocktails before breakfast?

We barbarians know that it is only after the chase that man indulges. You know

the saying of the Altair chieftains? Hunt first the enemy, then the woman.

That's the savage's idea everywhere.

It's the natural instinct.

Blood rushes from the kill. One passion builds and another kill, then love.

And when you know that, then you know ecstasy.

Forgive me.

When I start talking about hunting, I become oblivious to everything, even

beautiful women.

Will you play a chorus that's quite accomplished on this rather unique

instrument of his?

It's a holographic audiosilioscope. It simply transforms touch into patterns of

white and sound, and I'm really not... all of that accomplished ahead of time.

He's fantastic.

You should see what he can do.

Now, if you're sure that you can stand it, I could use the mayor.

Would you be gracious enough to accompany me?

Our host certainly is an unusual character.

Frightening is a better word.

Don't trust him.

What makes you say that?

I'm not as loaded as I seem.

There's something sinister going on in this place.

We're all prisoners here.

There's nothing wrong with this spacecraft.

He lied about it needing repairs.

The android makes a rendezvous with the supply ship at regular intervals.

Well, perhaps he enjoys your company.

There were four of us a week ago.

The others have disappeared.

One night after dinner, he took our plywood into the trophy room.

The locked door?

Yes.

Last night, he took our navigator.

We haven't seen him since.

Have you asked him about them?

He says they've gone hunting.

How many androids are there?

Two.

Back over there looks after the house.

Crow patrols the beaches in the jungle watched every moment night and day

Careful he's looking at us

Must

be tired After all it is midnight.

It's time for all of you to turn in back

Every night he packs us off to bed like bad little children.

Oh, my dear.

Charming children.

It's been a fascinating evening.

Who wants to go to bed?

You promised to show me the trophy room.

Yes, I did, but not now. Later.

Good night.

It's been a pleasure being rescued by you.

Good night.

Good night.

I was afraid to make a noise.

Why? My sister's not in her room.

Is that so bad?

It is in this place.

I'm worried.

I mean, Zed's planning something. Something involving Shayla and me.

You got pretty loaded tonight.

Maybe you're just exaggerating all that's in your mind. I was only

be high.

Why?

Because if I stay sober, I'm likely to be Zed's next victim.

Where do you think she's gone?

Where did the others go?

That door downstairs.

You scared me half out of my wits.

What are you doing down here?

Somebody had to find out what's in this place.

After then, this boy left.

I searched his room and found this duplicate key.

Did you see what's on those walls?

Yeah, that's what he's planning for all of us.

Where does that corridor lead to? He's got an escape launch staff back there.

That's our ticket out of here.

Not without Sheila.

Yeah, but where is she?

And down there?

I don't know. I haven't had a chance to look.

Well, there must be some way out of here.

We'll find out.

We may as well face the fact we're dealing with a maniac.

We've only one chance with a man like that.

We've got to get the jump on him.

Where does he keep his laser guns?

You heard what he said about hunting with bow and arrow. If he has any laser

rifles, he must keep them locked up here somewhere.

At least we know where he keeps his ship.

You can't get to the launch pad from outside. I've tried.

There are no bars here.

I wonder why.

It was Zed's room.

He gave it to Sheila.

Generous of him.

But lucky for us.

We have to find her.

We will.

I'm going to search the castle.

You'll only get caught until Zed offers on to me.

We've still got several hours before dawn, and we have to use them to

Have you got a knife?

Only this.

It'll have to do.

While Zed is occupied here, you and I will set traps in the jungle. If he

to go hunting again tonight, signal us if you can and try to find Shayla.

Zed thinks he has us cornered.

But he may find out how it feels to be trapped himself.

With him out of the way, the androids might not be too hard to handle.

What if they check our rooms?

It's a chance we'll have to take.

Wish us luck.

We'll need it. Hurry back.

If you two get yourselves killed out there, you'll have me to answer to.

Take your hands off me.

If you don't let me go, my brother will kill you.

I only hope that this will fan the flames of his hate.

Might inspire him to action.

Otherwise, I fear that he's going to provide little or no challenge.

It will be fun.

You think the snare will hold?

Did you hear that?

Yeah. We'd better destroy Thumbletrout this trap now. We're stuck.

What

was that?

It wasn't dead.

The thing looked like some kind of mutant.

Something tells me there's more in the jungle than meets the eye.

Have you noticed that fallen tree back there on the path?

Hard to admit. We walked under it.

If we could aware that supporting branches, the rigor trip line, it would

perfect deadfall.

Have we got enough time left before dawn?

Let's find out.

Wouldn't have taken half as long with a decent knife.

How sensitive is this tripwire?

The slightest touch on that line and the mahogany lock comes crashing down,

crushing anything beneath it.

Then our whole bet rides on Zed being the next living creature down this path.

It's just another chance we've got no choice but to take.

You know, you aren't the only one under the impression that Zed was the sole

inhabitant of this planet.

The last few hours told a different story.

I wonder what else is walking, crawling, or slithering around out there.

Time will tell this is all we can do for now.

Let's head back

Fred, we need to keep Shayla under restraint.

If she awakens, she's likely to alarm our other visitors.

Unless we keep her comfortable.

The sun is up already.

No, we've still got a ways to go yet.

This will take longer than I thought.

It didn't seem this far last night, even in the dark.

It won't be long before we're missed.

Come on.

Back.

Check the upstairs rooms.

Make sure all of our guests are safe in their beds.

What a delicious day it is.

Just perfect for a morning swim.

Won't you come with me?

Zed says the jungle's just full of danger.

I'd feel a whole lot safer with a big, strong android like you along to protect

me.

Of course, I haven't got a swimsuit, but I'm sure you won't mind.

Time to check the guest rooms upstairs.

Why bother?

Everyone's still asleep.

I'm the only one who's bright -eyed and bushy -tailed this morning.

Come on, let's go.

I have my orders.

Well, if you're not coming now, I'm going alone.

Crow, it's time to patrol the beaches again.

Send word to me if you spot anything unusual or I might be interested in.

But only if it's worth waking me for.

Are you sure this is the right trail?

I'm not sure about anything anymore.

Just about here.

Now you just wait right here.

We're not going to take a dip.

What are you doing here?

Watching her. The master ordered you to check the upstairs room. Everything at

the house is in order. Did you see for yourself?

Well, uh, no.

I think you should be guarding the house. You think?

You've never thought for your entire existence.

You are insulting. You are correct.

How are we going to sneak past the right below us?

That's how I can get teeth in the attention before you crawl the door and

us.

You should return to the house. I don't take orders from you.

Vax, is anything wrong?

I hope I haven't caused you trouble.

No, no problem.

Could you bring me my towel?

The master will not be pleased with your absence.

You displease me, and I ignore you.

forum, the master.

Take off your shirt.

This

has

to be convinced.

I'm convinced.

Man and woman.

What a great concept.

I love it.

I never knew how much I missed making love until just now.

I've been through a lot lately, to say the least.

You made me feel alive again.

I know what I want.

I know what it is I'm fighting for.

My pleasure.

If I died today, I wouldn't complain.

Right now, this moment, I have to be the happiest guy in the universe.

No doubt you've been wondering about your sister.

She's my prisoner.

Here's your chance.

Timer and the gun won't activate for ten minutes.

I'm allowing you that much head start.

If you can elude me until dawn, or... Kill me?

Then you've won your freedom and Earth.

I regret that.

Not a particularly original response, but I am sure that it is a sincere

expression of your feelings.

I suggest you hurry. Your time is running out.

Thank you.

Ah! Ah!

The drug will wear off quickly.

I wouldn't want to compromise your alertness in any way.

That would defeat my entire purpose.

You're an inhuman fiend.

There was no need to show that to her.

We all have different needs.

Some of us very different.

The experiences which stimulate me are singularly specific.

I have my own special philosophy consistent with my unique lifestyle.

I've always felt that the best of life lies closest to death.

Living on the edge, that's where you find the thrill of life.

I couldn't agree with you less.

The best of life lies as far from death as possible.

In the end, no one wins the game of life.

Yes.

But I prefer to lose as slowly as I can.

You'll have your chance to pit your philosophy against mine in

a contest of skills played on the chessboard of my private planet.

You can't be serious.

You're not going to hunt women, are you? I've always found the female of the

species to be the greatest challenge.

Far more crafty and cunning than their male counterparts.

They're devious.

Unpredictable.

Full of surprises.

Wonderful surprises.

I'll do my best to keep you guessing.

I'm going to release the three of you simultaneously.

I'm going to give you hunting knives and an hour head start.

There's a temple on the far side of my island containing high -powered laser

weapons. If you can make it that far, those weapons will give you more than a

fighting chance.

There's a map with directions to the temple.

Any last plea for compassion?

You can't do this.

Life is too precious to be killed for sport.

It's a cold cosmos.

Here are your claws and fangs.

I expect the three of you to provide me with an unusual challenge.

We'll try to live up to your expectations.

I'm going to limit myself to my favorite light weapons.

Pistol crossbows.

Generous of you to hold a type of stuff quite severely.

I want to give you every opportunity to beat me.

Even that stimulates my competitive instinct.

I am going to enjoy this.

Not if I can help it.

I suggest we waste no more time.

A good head start is everything.

One word of advice try not to get lost in the Phantom Zone

I Want

to bury this

knife in his heart I'm gonna wait for that right here and ambush him.

He'd never expect it You'd never know what hit you.

Our only hope is to stick together.

Alone, he'd only pick us off one at a time.

The three of us outnumber him.

The trap lies just ahead.

This trap isn't going to do us any good.

At least we won't be running into him on the trail.

Yeah, but his mate might not be too happy about this.

Let me take a look at that map.

This could be the way.

You need this more than I do.

Just touch that hidden trip vine.

and you'll have ten tons of tree in your lap.

It's one headache I'd rather avoid.

Watch your step.

I'll tiptoe.

Seems as though we've come miles.

An hour doesn't take you far in jungle this dense.

Vets could be starting out about now, and he'll be coming fast.

Let me take the map and get our bearings.

Not here.

Must have fallen out somewhere along the path.

It's no wonder it slipped through.

I should have fell down to it myself.

Let's go back together.

No. I lost it. I'll find it. Stick to the path. I'll catch up with you. Watch

out for the dead ball.

It'd be just like her to get herself crushed.

I'm tired.

Stick with it.

I don't want to have to fight for my life. Consider the alternative.

Those heads in Zed's trophy room didn't look too happy to me. I am tired of

being so scared.

I'm sorry about Rick.

I know sorry doesn't change anything, but I want you to know how I feel just

same.

Thanks.

Suddenly simple human warmth means a lot.

I never knew any friends so much before all this happened.

Thank you.

We've got her far enough ahead to see what this trail has to offer.

What do you say we go back and wait for Tisa by the chasm?

Meet her halfway?

I don't want Zed catching up with her without us there to back her up.

She won't stand a chance.

We've got to flush him out. But how?

There's only one way.

Thank you.

She deserved better than this.

She sacrificed herself for me.

Fate certainly weaves a twisted tapestry.

If only the slavers had passed us by.

If, if. I'm sick of if. If life wasn't so cruel, everything would be beautiful.

Life doesn't care.

Look at this jungle.

Everything in it survives by killing something else.

Not by choice.

Just by circumstance.

They're killed by choice.

So will I.

Do we go back and finish that off? With these?

That spike may slow him down, but it won't stop him.

It's too hot with those little crossbows to suit me.

And we make such attractive targets.

I'm itchy to get my hands on some serious weapons.

Is there any guarantee this temple even exists?

What have we got to lose?

Don't answer that.

Did you ever dream life would turn out like this? Never in a million years. A

million years.

I'll be thankful if we survive until dawn.

This must be the keystone, but nothing's happening.

What if this mechanism no longer operates?

From life to death is the reach of

man.

If this panel represents death, then my guess is the adjacent panel represents

life.

Let's keep that.

When I say go, we push both panels at the same time, okay?

Go!

If we get separated... Tisa?

TISA?!

Thank you.

I've had nightmares that weren't as scary as this.

Don't touch it. That's how I activated him in the first place.

He's ventilated with laser holes.

He is history now. History has a way of repeating itself.

Oh yeah?

Here are some things which will help us change the course of the future.

Still gotta find a way out of here before I'm screaming demons flying

the fog.

We can't see a thing, which means we'll have to use our other senses.

Supersonic side cushion.

What about it? That's the answer.

This thing is deadly sonic shockwave.

If I fire in a 360 -degree pattern... The shot that doesn't echo back will

be the direction of the opening to the outside.

Exactly.

We haven't seen it.

I know we do.

Death is always incredible always for others never for ourselves

Ignition on this one.

It's voice activated.

That shouldn't be any problem for you.

Vantadrive's engaged.

Let's go.

Right rudder.

Left rudder.

Descend 20 degrees.

Slow down. We're going to hit that thing.

Get out of here. Fast!

Do we have to steal such an expensive ship?

Do you know how much time these things spend in the shop?

Love. Now what do we do?

Our universe is vast, full of wonders.

We'll explore, find strange new worlds, together.