1 00:00:01,600 --> 00:00:06,400 Downloaded From www.AllSubs.org 2 00:01:32,080 --> 00:01:34,000 [DISTANT THUNDER] 3 00:01:54,080 --> 00:02:06,000 Giroc? Giroc, I need you. You must come here to me now. 4 00:02:11,000 --> 00:02:14,920 All right, all right, I'm coming. Have a little patience. 5 00:02:15,320 --> 00:02:21,800 We of all people should have learnt patience. I'm tired, I deserve some peace. 6 00:02:21,920 --> 00:02:25,200 No, we must earn our peace. 7 00:02:25,320 --> 00:02:27,480 I have, Sinofar, I have earned it. 8 00:02:27,880 --> 00:02:29,800 You still came when I summoned you. 9 00:02:29,920 --> 00:02:32,400 I had no choice, you used my power against me. 10 00:02:32,600 --> 00:02:34,520 It is not your power, Giroc. 11 00:02:34,720 --> 00:02:38,000 I know, I know, it's the power of the race, but it's in me. 12 00:02:38,080 --> 00:02:41,480 I never wanted to be the Keeper. You know that, Sinofar. 13 00:02:41,680 --> 00:02:43,600 Nor I, the Guardian. 14 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:48,400 You could set us both free. If I controlled the power, that's what I'd do. 15 00:02:48,720 --> 00:02:50,800 You know that isn't possible. 16 00:02:50,880 --> 00:02:58,640 We must dissipate the power by restoring the balance, then you and I can be at peace. 17 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:01,920 But first we must atone. 18 00:03:02,400 --> 00:03:05,320 - Why us? - We were chosen. 19 00:03:05,720 --> 00:03:12,200 - I didn't ask to be chosen. - One doesn't ask to be chosen. 20 00:03:12,520 --> 00:03:15,360 Are you sure about them, Sinofar? 21 00:03:15,520 --> 00:03:19,440 Not yet. This may not be their killing ground. 22 00:03:33,880 --> 00:03:38,120 There! Estimate approach speed. 23 00:03:38,240 --> 00:03:39,160 Time Distort Six. 24 00:03:39,320 --> 00:03:42,240 Minimum scan, their sensors mustn't register the beam. 25 00:03:42,320 --> 00:03:45,160 - Scan complete. - Analysis? 26 00:03:45,240 --> 00:03:48,640 Identification confirmed. 27 00:03:49,280 --> 00:03:53,400 Blake. The other patrols have pushed him into this galaxy 28 00:03:53,480 --> 00:03:58,000 I knew it, I knew it! This time I've got him. 29 00:03:58,200 --> 00:04:00,120 Target vehicle maintaining course and speed. 30 00:04:01,280 --> 00:04:05,000 Set for orbital compensation, we'll use the planet to mask us from his scanners. 31 00:04:05,200 --> 00:04:07,120 - Orbital shift computed. - Execute. 32 00:04:07,920 --> 00:04:12,840 Make it random pulse emission, I'm not going to lose him now. 33 00:04:28,280 --> 00:04:30,200 I wonder what the surface conditions are like? 34 00:04:30,520 --> 00:04:31,440 Jenna? 35 00:04:32,880 --> 00:04:43,800 Star is G2, planet is Earth type right across the range, Earth level gravity, breathable atmosphere. 36 00:04:44,000 --> 00:04:46,920 There's a lot of static too, the place is alive with electrical storms. 37 00:04:47,280 --> 00:04:50,400 Cally, anything on the star charts or planet listings? 38 00:04:50,520 --> 00:04:52,440 Nothing in the data banks at all. 39 00:04:53,320 --> 00:04:55,520 - What do you think? - It seems safe enough. 40 00:04:55,680 --> 00:05:00,480 What Jenna thinks is largely academic Blake, we've been running on full power for far too long. 41 00:05:00,720 --> 00:05:03,640 Slipping those Federation patrols has used up all our energy reserves. 42 00:05:04,200 --> 00:05:05,760 Four of our power banks are exhausted. 43 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:08,600 If we had to make a run for it now, we couldn't do better than Standard by Two, 44 00:05:08,720 --> 00:05:10,200 and we couldn't hold that for long. 45 00:05:10,320 --> 00:05:15,240 - Recharge time? - Forty eight hours. 46 00:05:15,920 --> 00:05:20,160 All right, we'll hide here for a while. The planet should give us some protection from the detectors. 47 00:05:20,800 --> 00:05:25,520 Zen, take us into orbit as close as possible to the planet's surface. 48 00:05:25,600 --> 00:05:28,720 As close as possible Zen, the orbit could decay in forty eight hours. 49 00:05:28,920 --> 00:05:32,840 Confirmed. The parameters were anticipated. 50 00:05:34,200 --> 00:05:37,320 I get the distinct feeling. I offended Zen's professional pride then. 51 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:39,720 It's just a machine, Blake. 52 00:05:40,000 --> 00:05:40,920 And he should know. 53 00:05:41,040 --> 00:05:43,960 - Well, Avon is the expert. - That's not what I meant. 54 00:05:45,600 --> 00:05:52,360 No, he was calling me a machine, but since he undoubtedly defines himself as a human being, 55 00:05:52,480 --> 00:05:56,400 I shall choose to accept that as more of a compliment than anything else. 56 00:05:56,600 --> 00:05:58,960 Since we've got some time on our hands, we might as well take a look at this planet. 57 00:05:59,360 --> 00:06:01,280 Anybody feel like some exercise? 58 00:06:01,400 --> 00:06:03,320 I'd be happy to get clear of this lot for a while. 59 00:06:05,800 --> 00:06:09,720 - Gan? - I could do with a change of air I'll get kitted up. 60 00:06:10,920 --> 00:06:12,840 - Vila? - I'll stay here, thanks 61 00:06:13,360 --> 00:06:17,360 Then you can work the teleport. 62 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:33,920 Readings show target has assumed a stationary orbit. 63 00:06:34,200 --> 00:06:38,120 Excellent. 64 00:06:39,880 --> 00:06:43,800 Orbit confirmed at one thousand spacials from the planet's surface. 65 00:06:52,200 --> 00:06:54,120 This is hardly the time for that. 66 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:56,640 Normally I wouldn't do it in the presence of an unmodified. 67 00:06:57,680 --> 00:07:00,600 Forget your coyness, I'm aware of your need for blood serum. 68 00:07:00,800 --> 00:07:06,720 Most are, but few accept it for what it is; a functional convenience. 69 00:07:07,160 --> 00:07:11,080 Opponents of mutoid modification call us vampires. 70 00:07:11,200 --> 00:07:13,120 Rather appropriate, isn't it? 71 00:07:13,240 --> 00:07:17,160 It is immaterial. I await your orders, Commander. 72 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:22,480 Attack formation, fifteen hundred spacials trajectory. 73 00:07:22,560 --> 00:07:28,920 Pursuit Ships Two and Three move to flank, fire on my command. 74 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:43,200 Vila, try and stay alert. 75 00:07:43,320 --> 00:07:45,240 Of course I will, how can you doubt me? 76 00:07:45,400 --> 00:07:50,760 It isn't easy, but somehow I manage it. Come on. 77 00:07:54,520 --> 00:07:57,320 Put us down. 78 00:07:59,120 --> 00:08:03,040 [TELEPORTER WHINE] 79 00:08:17,680 --> 00:08:23,120 We're down safely. It looks very barren, nothing much else to report. 80 00:08:25,320 --> 00:08:28,160 We'll check with you when we've had a look round. 81 00:08:29,720 --> 00:08:30,720 All right? 82 00:08:30,800 --> 00:08:32,600 Yes, all right. 83 00:08:38,200 --> 00:08:41,120 What do you think? 84 00:08:42,720 --> 00:08:46,640 The surface seems to be melted. It's almost like the effect of a fusion bomb. 85 00:08:56,480 --> 00:08:59,480 Blake! Jenna! 86 00:09:14,880 --> 00:09:16,800 Well, at least we know the planet's inhabited. 87 00:09:16,920 --> 00:09:20,640 Was inhabited. Look here. 88 00:09:25,880 --> 00:09:27,880 As far as the eye can see. 89 00:09:28,720 --> 00:09:32,840 - Grave markers? - So many. 90 00:09:35,600 --> 00:09:39,520 Blake, we've got company. 91 00:09:45,120 --> 00:09:50,040 They were here! Two women, watching us. 92 00:09:55,160 --> 00:09:57,040 There's nowhere they could have gone. 93 00:09:57,720 --> 00:09:59,640 So where are they now? 94 00:10:00,200 --> 00:10:02,120 I hope my limiter hasn't malfunctioned. 95 00:10:03,800 --> 00:10:06,720 Maybe we've all been on the ship too long. 96 00:10:16,520 --> 00:10:19,440 - Blake? - What is it? 97 00:10:20,400 --> 00:10:24,320 This broken weapon, could it be a symbol of peace? 98 00:10:26,120 --> 00:10:28,000 Or defeat. 99 00:10:29,040 --> 00:10:36,040 This whole place is a memorial to the dead. Maybe they were ghosts you saw. 100 00:10:36,520 --> 00:10:38,440 Those aren't ghosts! 101 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:43,280 Pursuit ships, they've got to be. 102 00:10:43,400 --> 00:10:45,280 - Where did they come from? - They must have been waiting for us. 103 00:10:45,400 --> 00:10:47,480 Travis' strategy again. 104 00:10:47,560 --> 00:10:50,920 Vila! Pursuit ships closing on you. 105 00:10:51,040 --> 00:10:55,120 Vila!! Full alert and get us up fast. Move it!! They're right on top of you. 106 00:10:56,240 --> 00:11:00,160 [TELEPORTER WHINE] 107 00:11:03,720 --> 00:11:05,640 Sorry. 108 00:11:08,800 --> 00:11:15,920 See Giroc, the star ships are closing for battle. The choice is made. 109 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:22,760 - What's going on? - Pursuit ships. 110 00:11:22,880 --> 00:11:24,000 Zen, can we get past them? 111 00:11:24,120 --> 00:11:28,240 All possible flight trajectories would require Liberator to cross enemy strike range. 112 00:11:29,400 --> 00:11:30,760 Avon, what's our power reserve? 113 00:11:30,880 --> 00:11:33,480 Banks five, six, and seven, full power; zero on the rest. 114 00:11:33,680 --> 00:11:36,600 - Maximum speed and range? - Standard by four, about eight million spacials. 115 00:11:36,720 --> 00:11:38,800 - We can't even outrun them this time. - We've got the neutron blasters. 116 00:11:39,120 --> 00:11:42,600 But there isn't enough power. Zen, state battle computer tactics. 117 00:11:42,840 --> 00:11:46,760 Pre-emptive action was inhibited by manual overrides. 118 00:11:46,920 --> 00:11:52,000 Strategy options are now reduced to one. Battle computer suggests surrender. 119 00:11:52,600 --> 00:11:56,520 Logic says we're dead! Logic has never explained what dead means. 120 00:11:57,000 --> 00:12:00,920 Sensors report plasma bolt launch. 121 00:12:01,520 --> 00:12:03,440 - Direct vision. - On. 122 00:12:05,400 --> 00:12:07,320 - Avon, put up the force wall. - No, wait. 123 00:12:07,440 --> 00:12:09,400 - Why? - It's too much of an energy drain 124 00:12:09,880 --> 00:12:13,200 - Blake! - They're closing fast, Blake. Come on! 125 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:14,240 I said wait! 126 00:12:14,760 --> 00:12:16,680 - Blake! - Activate! 127 00:12:17,920 --> 00:12:19,840 - Second bolt launched. 128 00:12:20,280 --> 00:12:22,200 [EXPLOSION] 129 00:12:24,880 --> 00:12:27,800 - Deactivate. Track second bolt. - Tracking. 130 00:12:27,920 --> 00:12:29,840 - Power status? - Seventy percent on bank five 131 00:12:30,120 --> 00:12:32,040 Third bolt launched. 132 00:12:32,320 --> 00:12:34,240 Second bolt closing. 133 00:12:37,560 --> 00:12:39,240 Activate! 134 00:12:40,080 --> 00:12:41,800 [EXPLOSION] 135 00:12:43,880 --> 00:12:46,440 Third bolt closing. 136 00:12:49,280 --> 00:12:51,240 [EXPLOSION] 137 00:12:53,080 --> 00:12:54,000 Deactivate. 138 00:12:54,120 --> 00:12:56,360 Bank five has forty per cent remaining. 139 00:12:56,880 --> 00:12:58,800 They'll move in closer now and strike again. 140 00:12:58,920 --> 00:12:59,800 Sensors on full alert. 141 00:12:59,880 --> 00:13:01,560 Are we just going to sit here and let them shoot at us? 142 00:13:01,720 --> 00:13:03,840 Yes! While they do they're using power faster than we are. 143 00:13:03,920 --> 00:13:05,920 Might even things up a bit. Shorten the odds, anyway. 144 00:13:06,120 --> 00:13:10,040 - The odds on what? - Us being able to blast a way through them and run. 145 00:13:10,160 --> 00:13:14,080 - Three plasma bolts launched and running. - Bearing directly. 146 00:13:14,200 --> 00:13:15,400 Right. Hang on everyone, this is going to be rough. 147 00:13:16,000 --> 00:13:18,560 I don't mind rough. It's fatal I'm not too keen on. 148 00:13:18,880 --> 00:13:21,480 He's low on power! He'd have made a run for it otherwise. 149 00:13:21,560 --> 00:13:24,800 Leader to Pursuit Three: Continue barrage. 150 00:13:25,280 --> 00:13:27,680 Leader to Two: Hold your fire. 151 00:13:27,760 --> 00:13:32,000 We'll make him keep that defence shield in operation, bleed his energy banks. 152 00:13:32,120 --> 00:13:36,040 If Pursuit Three keeps firing, it won't have enough reserve to put up its own defence shield. 153 00:13:36,280 --> 00:13:40,200 Pursuit Three is expendable. So is Two. Let Blake destroy them both. 154 00:13:40,760 --> 00:13:43,080 Between them, they can run his reserves down to zero. 155 00:13:43,160 --> 00:13:49,400 This ship will still have full power, and we can move in and finish him. 156 00:13:54,680 --> 00:13:58,480 - Deactivate. - Bank five is finished. Drawing on six. 157 00:13:58,680 --> 00:13:59,600 Zen, power reserves? 158 00:13:59,800 --> 00:14:05,200 At the present level of discharge, reserves will be exhausted in 2.3 hours. 159 00:14:05,480 --> 00:14:07,400 Which is when they'll move in for the kill. 160 00:14:07,520 --> 00:14:08,440 Yes, and we'll be helpless. 161 00:14:08,880 --> 00:14:10,800 Plasma bolt launched. 162 00:14:10,920 --> 00:14:11,840 Bearing directly. 163 00:14:12,800 --> 00:14:16,720 Avon, Cally Jenna, take command. Gan, Vila, you help her. 164 00:14:20,280 --> 00:14:21,720 Now watch the screen. 165 00:14:21,800 --> 00:14:30,200 This is the Liberator, surrounded by one, two, three pursuit ships. 166 00:14:30,360 --> 00:14:32,040 They're trying siege tactics. 167 00:14:32,120 --> 00:14:34,280 Our only chance is to break out and run before we're too weak, do you agree? 168 00:14:34,600 --> 00:14:35,520 Activating. 169 00:14:35,960 --> 00:14:41,880 - We know we can't outrun them. - I wasn't planning to try. 170 00:14:42,200 --> 00:14:43,120 Deactivating. 171 00:14:43,400 --> 00:14:45,200 Now, this is the pursuit ship that's done all the firing. 172 00:14:45,280 --> 00:14:46,880 That'll be low on power now, so it won't be a problem. 173 00:14:47,000 --> 00:14:47,920 So we can ignore it. 174 00:14:48,160 --> 00:14:52,080 Right This one hasn't fired at all yet, so this must be Travis. 175 00:14:52,360 --> 00:14:56,280 We're going straight for it. Not over, under, or around, but right through it. 176 00:14:56,560 --> 00:14:58,480 Plasma bolt launched. 177 00:14:58,800 --> 00:15:00,720 Bearing directly. 178 00:15:01,000 --> 00:15:02,920 - Ram it? - The Liberator should be able to take the impact. 179 00:15:03,200 --> 00:15:06,120 - I admire your confidence. - So that would leave only one more to deal with. 180 00:15:06,400 --> 00:15:08,320 That's right, a straight fight, one against one. 181 00:15:08,480 --> 00:15:09,400 I agree. 182 00:15:09,640 --> 00:15:12,200 If any of our control systems are damaged by the impact, we will be helpless. 183 00:15:12,320 --> 00:15:14,240 - We're not exactly in a commanding position now. - Activating! 184 00:15:14,800 --> 00:15:21,720 - Have you got any better ideas? - As a matter of fact, no I haven't 185 00:15:21,880 --> 00:15:23,800 - Does that mean you agree? - Do I have a choice? 186 00:15:24,080 --> 00:15:26,000 - Yes. - Then I agree. 187 00:15:26,360 --> 00:15:27,280 Deactivating. 188 00:15:29,000 --> 00:15:32,920 Vila, Gan, Jenna, we're going for a ram, take out the command ship. 189 00:15:33,080 --> 00:15:35,600 A ram?!? I can't see that there's any other hope for us. 190 00:15:35,720 --> 00:15:37,640 Neither can I, so let's get on with it. 191 00:15:41,280 --> 00:15:42,200 Jenna, you'll have to fly us on manual. 192 00:15:42,280 --> 00:15:44,600 We'll need to take the impact on the lower hull. 193 00:15:44,800 --> 00:15:46,720 Plasma bolt launched. 194 00:15:46,880 --> 00:15:47,800 Bearing directly. 195 00:15:47,920 --> 00:15:57,840 Right, as soon as this one hits, we move. Stand by Activate! 196 00:15:59,720 --> 00:16:02,640 - Force wall deactivated. - Right, now, Jenna! 197 00:16:04,600 --> 00:16:08,520 Pursuit Three reports total power shutdown. They're incapable of further action. 198 00:16:09,000 --> 00:16:14,760 - Pursuit Two, commence firing. - Target ship is underway. It's turning. 199 00:16:14,920 --> 00:16:20,840 He's running. There's nowhere to run, Blake! Compute course, speed, and lock on. 200 00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:25,040 Time Distort Three and rising. Course 000 They're coming straight at us. 201 00:16:26,480 --> 00:16:28,400 Stand by plasma bolts. 202 00:16:28,840 --> 00:16:30,760 Holding course. Computers propose evasive action. 203 00:16:30,920 --> 00:16:32,840 No! Hold your position. 204 00:16:37,080 --> 00:16:39,000 Zen, count down to impact. 205 00:16:40,400 --> 00:16:43,600 When Travis realises we're going for a ram, he'll fire a full salvo. 206 00:16:43,720 --> 00:16:47,200 - Will the force wall hold at this rate? - We're about to find out. 207 00:16:47,320 --> 00:16:49,800 Salvo fired, four of them! 208 00:16:50,400 --> 00:16:52,320 Stand by the force wall. 209 00:16:53,080 --> 00:16:56,000 - We're losing power, we're slowing. - Full thrust. 210 00:16:56,600 --> 00:16:59,760 It's not responding. Blake, we're stopping! 211 00:17:00,000 --> 00:17:02,200 They're holding course. 212 00:17:02,280 --> 00:17:06,360 They're going to ram us! Evasive trajectory, full thrust. 213 00:17:07,480 --> 00:17:10,360 Controls are not responding. All systems are locked. 214 00:17:10,480 --> 00:17:14,400 - Operate boosters! - Still no response. 215 00:17:22,080 --> 00:17:24,000 Activate the force wall. 216 00:17:24,280 --> 00:17:28,200 Ten, nine, eight, seven 217 00:17:31,160 --> 00:17:33,080 Force wall activated. 218 00:17:34,040 --> 00:17:35,960 Six, five 219 00:17:59,280 --> 00:18:03,200 [INCREASING WHINE] 220 00:18:41,680 --> 00:18:45,520 Grating voice: Blake. 221 00:18:45,680 --> 00:18:49,600 Travis. 222 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:53,360 Blake. 223 00:19:21,680 --> 00:19:26,080 Listen to me, listen to me all of you. 224 00:19:26,160 --> 00:19:33,600 We are Giroc the Keeper, we are Sinofar the Guardian. 225 00:19:34,200 --> 00:19:42,120 Your ship is tethered, held in a stasis beam, it cannot break free. 226 00:19:42,280 --> 00:19:48,360 Only your life support systems will function normally, 227 00:19:48,440 --> 00:19:56,600 the rest will remain in our control, until we have completed our task. 228 00:19:56,880 --> 00:20:00,800 You yourselves have been released, so that you may watch, listen and understand. 229 00:20:11,920 --> 00:20:15,280 We are ready, the warriors can be released. 230 00:20:15,600 --> 00:20:19,080 [INCREASING WHINE] 231 00:20:19,920 --> 00:20:21,840 BLAKE?! 232 00:20:23,280 --> 00:20:24,200 No. 233 00:20:29,400 --> 00:20:32,880 The weapon built into that hand will not work here, primitive. 234 00:20:33,040 --> 00:20:35,800 Nor will brute force, until I allow it. 235 00:20:35,920 --> 00:20:37,840 His impulse to kill is primitive. 236 00:20:37,960 --> 00:20:39,360 As ours was not? 237 00:20:39,560 --> 00:20:41,080 Who are you? 238 00:20:41,320 --> 00:20:46,120 I am Sinofar, the Guardian. This is Giroc, the Keeper. 239 00:20:46,320 --> 00:20:51,280 I am Space Commander Travis, an officer and representative of the Earth Federation. 240 00:20:51,400 --> 00:20:54,360 As an agent of my government, I demand an explanation. 241 00:20:54,480 --> 00:20:57,840 Not only is he primitive, he's pompous as well! 242 00:20:57,920 --> 00:21:01,000 And you, do you also make demands? 243 00:21:01,360 --> 00:21:05,280 I'm not a Federation officer, but I would like some answers. 244 00:21:05,680 --> 00:21:10,360 This man is an enemy of the state and a fugitive. He is my prisoner. 245 00:21:11,280 --> 00:21:13,280 Primitive, pompous, and stupid. 246 00:21:13,480 --> 00:21:14,440 Giroc! 247 00:21:14,560 --> 00:21:18,680 All right, all right It's just that there's such violence in him, it's exciting. 248 00:21:18,760 --> 00:21:22,200 Old instincts die hard, Sinofar. 249 00:21:22,480 --> 00:21:23,400 I know. 250 00:21:23,840 --> 00:21:25,760 You will lift this force field. 251 00:21:26,400 --> 00:21:28,920 There are things you must understand first 252 00:21:29,080 --> 00:21:35,400 You do realise that any hostile act against me will be regarded as a hostile act against the Federation? 253 00:21:35,600 --> 00:21:37,760 Have you any idea of the risk you're running? 254 00:21:37,880 --> 00:21:43,040 They don't seem very impressed, Travis. Why don't you try stamping your foot? 255 00:21:43,800 --> 00:21:47,720 Oh, that's very amusing, Blake. For a dead man. 256 00:21:48,480 --> 00:21:50,400 Do you intend to keep us prisoners? 257 00:21:50,800 --> 00:21:52,720 Only for the moment. 258 00:21:53,000 --> 00:21:54,920 You were responsible for what happened to my ship? 259 00:21:56,000 --> 00:21:59,080 It will be restored when this matter has been settled. 260 00:21:59,160 --> 00:22:00,360 As will yours. 261 00:22:00,440 --> 00:22:03,920 No harm will come to your crews or your ships. 262 00:22:04,120 --> 00:22:06,240 You have seen what we can do. 263 00:22:06,320 --> 00:22:12,640 We are capable of protecting our planet. Your threats of reprisal are meaningless. 264 00:22:12,760 --> 00:22:16,040 Our powers grew out of a thousand years of war. 265 00:22:16,120 --> 00:22:20,880 Out of hate, and fear and the will to survive. 266 00:22:21,720 --> 00:22:28,200 We built destruction, weapons that your peoples have not yet dreamed of. 267 00:22:28,320 --> 00:22:34,000 Every passing year brought new and more powerful ways to kill, 268 00:22:34,080 --> 00:22:38,920 and through the centuries the war raged across our planet. 269 00:22:39,200 --> 00:22:41,560 With each generation there were fewer of us. 270 00:22:41,640 --> 00:22:48,880 The dead vastly outnumbered the living. And still there was no victory for either side. 271 00:22:49,080 --> 00:22:51,000 How did it end? 272 00:22:51,280 --> 00:22:54,920 How? Another development of another weapon. 273 00:22:55,000 --> 00:23:00,800 We demanded their surrender, they refused, the weapon was used. 274 00:23:01,000 --> 00:23:03,920 Those that we call our enemy were annihilated. 275 00:23:04,080 --> 00:23:06,720 You won, that's all that matters. 276 00:23:07,040 --> 00:23:10,720 It wasn't a victory! It was only the end of the war. 277 00:23:10,800 --> 00:23:15,200 We were left with a planet made barren by radiation. 278 00:23:15,720 --> 00:23:20,600 Our children were monsters, or died, or were never born. 279 00:23:20,680 --> 00:23:23,160 This, we won. 280 00:23:23,800 --> 00:23:25,720 How many of you are there now? 281 00:23:25,840 --> 00:23:29,920 None. We are a dead race. 282 00:23:32,200 --> 00:23:37,800 We tell you this so that you will understand our reasons for intervening in your dispute. 283 00:23:38,080 --> 00:23:40,440 Tell us, what is your dispute? 284 00:23:40,800 --> 00:23:47,360 I have told you. This man is an enemy of the Federation, tried and convicted. 285 00:23:47,480 --> 00:23:50,400 I must bring him back to justice or kill him. 286 00:23:50,800 --> 00:23:51,720 You? 287 00:23:52,400 --> 00:23:54,680 I am an enemy of the Federation. 288 00:23:54,760 --> 00:24:00,080 But it is corrupt and oppressive. I will destroy it, if I can. 289 00:24:00,720 --> 00:24:03,240 Irreconcilable viewpoints. 290 00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:08,480 Your differences can only be resolved by the destruction of the other's belief. 291 00:24:08,560 --> 00:24:10,680 The classic pattern for war. 292 00:24:10,800 --> 00:24:14,720 I was about to resolve them when you interfered. 293 00:24:17,280 --> 00:24:19,200 How many are there in your group? 294 00:24:19,440 --> 00:24:21,400 There are six of us. 295 00:24:21,760 --> 00:24:24,680 - And in your ships, Travis? - Nine. 296 00:24:24,920 --> 00:24:28,840 Fifteen people could die because of your beliefs. 297 00:24:29,400 --> 00:24:31,320 My crew are with me by their own choice. 298 00:24:31,480 --> 00:24:32,400 Really? 299 00:24:32,920 --> 00:24:34,840 Mine swore allegiance to the Federation. 300 00:24:34,960 --> 00:24:39,400 I'm sure they're all splendidly loyal and dedicated. 301 00:24:39,480 --> 00:24:43,280 I'm sure that you will both find supporters for your cause, 302 00:24:43,400 --> 00:24:47,600 and each of you could be backed by a massive army eventually. 303 00:24:48,880 --> 00:24:51,800 But would numbers change the nature of the dispute? 304 00:24:52,200 --> 00:24:53,120 Probably not. 305 00:24:54,720 --> 00:24:55,640 What do you say? 306 00:24:55,920 --> 00:24:57,840 Numbers? Immaterial. 307 00:24:59,200 --> 00:25:02,000 We understand that men will kill for their beliefs. 308 00:25:02,120 --> 00:25:08,800 Since each of you wishes to destroy the other, we are going to give you the chance. 309 00:25:09,080 --> 00:25:11,840 A duel? Is that what you are suggesting? 310 00:25:11,960 --> 00:25:13,200 A fight to the death. 311 00:25:13,520 --> 00:25:16,440 But this way, there will be a limit to the deaths. 312 00:25:16,600 --> 00:25:20,520 And we will ensure that the loser's ship has an opportunity to get away. 313 00:25:21,080 --> 00:25:23,000 Don't you find that rational? 314 00:25:23,400 --> 00:25:26,320 No. When I've killed Blake, I'll simply hunt down the others. 315 00:25:26,520 --> 00:25:29,320 There will be no destruction within our influence, 316 00:25:29,400 --> 00:25:33,280 but we cannot control your actions beyond this planet. 317 00:25:33,920 --> 00:25:36,880 I don't think I want to kill for your entertainment. 318 00:25:37,080 --> 00:25:39,000 You have no choice. 319 00:25:39,800 --> 00:25:42,280 We could agree not to fight. 320 00:25:43,320 --> 00:25:44,720 Could we? 321 00:25:45,080 --> 00:25:47,000 If you trusted one another. 322 00:25:48,120 --> 00:25:52,880 There is another matter, a lesson you must learn about death. 323 00:25:53,640 --> 00:25:56,560 I think we both know enough about that already. 324 00:25:56,920 --> 00:26:01,840 You both know how to kill. But here you must take a life. 325 00:26:02,400 --> 00:26:07,920 There will be no machines to make the act unreal. You must touch the life you take. 326 00:26:08,880 --> 00:26:10,320 Shall we get on with it? 327 00:26:10,440 --> 00:26:17,080 How anxious he is to reach the forest. Once there, you can only return when it is over. 328 00:26:17,320 --> 00:26:21,240 - Weapons? - Tools for survival. 329 00:26:25,960 --> 00:26:27,040 How long have we got? 330 00:26:27,800 --> 00:26:31,400 There is no limit, except your physical endurance. 331 00:26:31,880 --> 00:26:35,800 So this is your lesson? Pathetic. 332 00:26:36,080 --> 00:26:43,000 Half the lesson the death of an enemy, the other half is the death of a friend. 333 00:26:43,320 --> 00:26:44,240 What does she mean? 334 00:26:44,480 --> 00:26:46,400 I've seen friends die. 335 00:26:47,200 --> 00:26:48,120 Travis? 336 00:26:48,600 --> 00:26:50,680 Nothing concerns me but my duty. 337 00:26:51,960 --> 00:26:57,400 I don't give a damn about their lessons. I shall enjoy taking your life, Blake. 338 00:26:57,640 --> 00:26:59,560 You talk a good fight, Travis. 339 00:26:59,960 --> 00:27:04,040 But now the talking is done. Learn. 340 00:28:17,360 --> 00:28:21,280 [CHITTERING] 341 00:28:57,480 --> 00:28:59,400 Blake. 342 00:29:05,120 --> 00:29:08,520 Come on Blake, you don't want to die on your back. 343 00:29:15,600 --> 00:29:17,560 Goodbye, Blake. 344 00:29:20,400 --> 00:29:22,320 Giroc?! 345 00:29:24,720 --> 00:29:28,640 I just wanted to see how vicious he was. I wouldn't have let him kill yet. 346 00:29:28,920 --> 00:29:30,840 You misuse the power. 347 00:29:31,520 --> 00:29:34,440 Separate them, wipe it from their minds. Nothing's lost. 348 00:29:34,880 --> 00:29:37,800 How long must I suffer you, Giroc? 349 00:29:37,920 --> 00:29:44,400 Restart the contest Sinofar, these two show promise. 350 00:30:32,280 --> 00:30:35,800 I don't understand it. How can we be seeing this? 351 00:30:36,320 --> 00:30:40,240 We see and hear through the mind of the being called Sinofar. 352 00:30:40,560 --> 00:30:44,480 - It doesn't matter. Blake's in trouble. - It could be just an illusion. 353 00:30:44,720 --> 00:30:48,640 No, it is happening. It is the truth beyond question. 354 00:30:57,600 --> 00:30:59,480 Jenna? 355 00:31:04,000 --> 00:31:05,520 How did you get here? 356 00:31:06,120 --> 00:31:07,120 I don't know. 357 00:31:10,920 --> 00:31:15,360 It seems your weird ladies have picked on me to demonstrate the death of a friend. 358 00:31:16,000 --> 00:31:17,920 You heard all that? 359 00:31:18,040 --> 00:31:25,160 They beamed it into the ship's main screen. Everything else is on some sort of stasis beam. 360 00:31:25,320 --> 00:31:28,000 What are we going to do? 361 00:31:28,400 --> 00:31:32,320 - Seen any sign of Travis? - Have you? 362 00:31:32,600 --> 00:31:36,520 No. We'd better make ourselves some weapons. 363 00:31:42,920 --> 00:31:44,840 Finding Travis shouldn't be too difficult. 364 00:31:45,680 --> 00:31:49,600 If he runs true to form, he'll set a trap. and then try and draw us into it. 365 00:31:49,720 --> 00:31:51,640 Who do you suppose he's got with him? 366 00:31:51,760 --> 00:31:56,680 His pilot, maybe. Must present our hosts with something of a problem. 367 00:31:56,800 --> 00:32:01,200 How do you demonstrate the death of a friend to a man who hasn't got any? 368 00:32:02,280 --> 00:32:04,200 - Anything? - No, Commander. 369 00:32:04,520 --> 00:32:06,440 You've searched thoroughly? 370 00:32:06,680 --> 00:32:08,600 Your opponent is not yet within this vicinity. 371 00:32:09,000 --> 00:32:13,240 Good, then I have a little plan we can put into operation. 372 00:32:13,320 --> 00:32:15,680 Come. 373 00:32:25,280 --> 00:32:29,200 Not exactly a neutron blaster, but it's better than nothing. 374 00:32:32,960 --> 00:32:34,840 Not much better, though. 375 00:33:01,600 --> 00:33:04,080 He seems to be working to a plan. 376 00:33:04,200 --> 00:33:05,720 I wish we were. 377 00:33:05,800 --> 00:33:09,000 Well? Did any of the controls respond? 378 00:33:09,400 --> 00:33:11,880 - Nothing here - Nothing on mine 379 00:33:11,960 --> 00:33:13,320 Nothing on these. 380 00:33:13,880 --> 00:33:17,800 That's it, then, I've done everything I can. Every machine except life support is frozen. 381 00:33:17,920 --> 00:33:20,360 - Even Zen? - Zen is a machine. 382 00:33:20,720 --> 00:33:22,640 Unless he just doesn't want to get involved. 383 00:33:23,120 --> 00:33:25,040 What's Travis doing? 384 00:33:25,320 --> 00:33:27,920 As Blake said, he's probably preparing a trap. 385 00:33:28,000 --> 00:33:31,920 It could be a mistake. That sort of war is best fought on the move. 386 00:33:32,320 --> 00:33:36,880 [HOWLING] 387 00:33:45,400 --> 00:33:47,320 We'd better try and find somewhere safe. 388 00:33:47,480 --> 00:33:49,400 The quicker, the better. 389 00:33:52,480 --> 00:33:54,400 [HOWLING] 390 00:33:56,800 --> 00:33:58,720 The night hunters are at work. 391 00:33:59,120 --> 00:34:03,040 Come on, let's take shelter. Bring my knife. 392 00:34:12,200 --> 00:34:14,120 [HOWLING] 393 00:34:15,200 --> 00:34:19,120 - Let's hope those things can't climb trees. - Or fly. 394 00:34:21,080 --> 00:34:25,280 I don't know these star charts well enough to be sure, but I'd say we're still on the same planet. 395 00:34:26,120 --> 00:34:28,040 They must have teleported us to a different part of it. 396 00:34:32,520 --> 00:34:36,440 Do you believe what they told us? About themselves, I mean. 397 00:34:36,880 --> 00:34:38,800 With that much power, why bother to lie? 398 00:34:40,240 --> 00:34:44,160 That's one way to become a hunted man, trust the powerful. 399 00:34:44,800 --> 00:34:48,400 True. What's your excuse? 400 00:34:49,080 --> 00:34:52,480 Oh, I wasn't clever enough, none of us were. 401 00:34:52,560 --> 00:34:56,000 The Federation has beaten us all at least once. 402 00:34:56,200 --> 00:34:57,120 At least. 403 00:34:58,520 --> 00:35:00,440 If we get out of this, it still won't be any better. 404 00:35:01,040 --> 00:35:04,960 She's right. Jenna's right, you know. Why should it be any different? 405 00:35:05,040 --> 00:35:08,000 We'll have the Federation after us till the day we die. 406 00:35:08,120 --> 00:35:11,160 Who says? We've been lucky up till now. We'll be lucky again. 407 00:35:11,280 --> 00:35:14,920 You hope. Have you thought what might happen if those two don't get back? 408 00:35:15,000 --> 00:35:17,160 I mean, could you operate this ship properly? 409 00:35:17,280 --> 00:35:19,040 Let's just listen. 410 00:35:20,320 --> 00:35:21,800 Well, could you? 411 00:35:28,200 --> 00:35:32,120 - Right, are you going to go to sleep first, or shall I? - You can. 412 00:35:33,200 --> 00:35:35,120 Right, wake me when you're tired. 413 00:35:35,400 --> 00:35:37,320 [HOWLING] 414 00:35:54,120 --> 00:35:58,040 Tell me something, do you remember who you were? 415 00:35:59,320 --> 00:36:01,240 I don't understand the question, Commander. 416 00:36:01,400 --> 00:36:04,400 Yes you do. In your previous life before you were modified. 417 00:36:04,520 --> 00:36:06,640 Do you know who you were? 418 00:36:06,720 --> 00:36:08,000 Of course not. 419 00:36:08,320 --> 00:36:11,240 - Aren't you curious about it? - No. 420 00:36:12,280 --> 00:36:14,200 I find that hard to believe. 421 00:36:15,720 --> 00:36:17,720 Memory is an encumbrance. 422 00:36:17,800 --> 00:36:21,080 All trace of it is removed, and with it all trace of identity. 423 00:36:22,120 --> 00:36:24,040 And it doesn't concern you? 424 00:36:24,200 --> 00:36:29,000 Why should it? That identity doesn't exist, even in the central computers. 425 00:36:29,080 --> 00:36:32,440 Yes it does. I know who you were. 426 00:36:32,520 --> 00:36:34,600 Your name was Keyeira. 427 00:36:38,200 --> 00:36:39,120 Keyeira. 428 00:36:40,800 --> 00:36:46,720 You were very beautiful, very much admired. Shall I go on? 429 00:36:47,000 --> 00:36:48,920 As you wish. 430 00:36:51,080 --> 00:36:53,000 This doesn't interest you at all, does it? 431 00:36:53,480 --> 00:36:55,400 How could it? 432 00:37:00,800 --> 00:37:03,720 - Keep watch. - Yes, Commander. 433 00:37:08,880 --> 00:37:12,800 [HOWLING] 434 00:37:19,800 --> 00:37:21,720 Blake! 435 00:37:25,800 --> 00:37:27,720 Huh? 436 00:37:28,880 --> 00:37:32,400 - Are you all right? - It's just a small cut, that's all. 437 00:37:32,520 --> 00:37:33,640 I'm sorry. I went to sleep. 438 00:37:33,760 --> 00:37:38,480 No, it's all right, it was my fault. We should have both stayed awake. 439 00:38:08,880 --> 00:38:10,800 Have you thought of another plan? 440 00:38:10,920 --> 00:38:12,840 Yes. I'm going to get some sleep. 441 00:38:13,000 --> 00:38:14,400 How can you sleep with all this happening? 442 00:38:14,520 --> 00:38:18,440 With all what happening? Blake is sitting up in a tree. Travis is sitting up in another tree. 443 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:23,120 Unless they're planning to throw nuts at one another, I don't see much of a fight developing before it gets light. 444 00:38:23,400 --> 00:38:26,640 You're never involved, are you Avon? You ever cared for anyone? 445 00:38:26,760 --> 00:38:28,160 Except yourself? 446 00:38:28,480 --> 00:38:34,320 I have never understood why it should be necessary to become irrational in order to prove that you care, 447 00:38:34,440 --> 00:38:39,360 or, indeed, why it should be necessary to prove it at all. 448 00:38:41,880 --> 00:38:46,800 - Was that an insult or did I miss something? - You missed something. 449 00:39:11,880 --> 00:39:13,800 It's a very big bite, looks inflamed. 450 00:39:14,320 --> 00:39:18,240 Yes, it makes my arm a bit sore. It's nothing that I can't cope with. 451 00:39:26,720 --> 00:39:29,640 What were these things doing at the foot of the tree, hmm? 452 00:39:31,080 --> 00:39:33,000 They came in the night. I trapped them. 453 00:39:33,920 --> 00:39:35,840 You did more than that. 454 00:39:36,160 --> 00:39:40,080 My serum supply is running low, there was a little blood in each of them. 455 00:39:40,280 --> 00:39:42,200 There's a lot of blood in me. 456 00:39:42,520 --> 00:39:46,440 There still is, Commander. You are a Federation officer, as I am. 457 00:39:46,560 --> 00:39:48,480 Just as long as you remember that. 458 00:39:50,880 --> 00:39:53,800 Do you now believe we mutoids are vampires? 459 00:39:54,320 --> 00:39:59,240 I believe you're useful. Get on with it. 460 00:40:00,400 --> 00:40:04,320 My function will be impaired if I don't get further serum soon. 461 00:40:04,600 --> 00:40:06,520 Maybe that can be arranged. 462 00:40:29,600 --> 00:40:31,520 Is that what I think it is? 463 00:40:33,320 --> 00:40:36,240 I don't imagine that it is a recreational aid. 464 00:40:36,480 --> 00:40:39,400 I can't see Blake throwing himself on it, though. Can you? 465 00:40:39,600 --> 00:40:41,520 I can't ever see Blake finding the right place. 466 00:40:41,640 --> 00:40:45,720 How is he supposed to find it? I mean, he hasn't got anything to go on, has he? 467 00:40:45,840 --> 00:40:50,360 I've been watching Blake. He's quartering the area. That is the correct search pattern. 468 00:40:50,680 --> 00:40:54,600 If it is the correct area. 469 00:40:56,600 --> 00:40:59,520 - Any sign? - None, Commander. 470 00:41:00,400 --> 00:41:03,680 I've lit a fire, it'll draw Blake to us. 471 00:41:03,760 --> 00:41:08,280 Since I was given you, he must have been given a companion as well. 472 00:41:08,400 --> 00:41:11,080 Whoever it is, I want you to find them, bring them back here. 473 00:41:11,160 --> 00:41:13,080 Dead or alive, it doesn't matter, just bring them. 474 00:41:13,200 --> 00:41:14,120 And Blake? 475 00:41:14,280 --> 00:41:19,280 No! Don't touch Blake. He belongs to me. 476 00:41:19,360 --> 00:41:21,400 Well, go on, what's the matter with you? 477 00:41:21,880 --> 00:41:23,800 The blood of those creatures, it was not suitable. 478 00:41:25,520 --> 00:41:29,440 When you've found Blake's companion, there'll be plenty of blood. 479 00:41:44,120 --> 00:41:46,040 We can't even be sure they're in this area. 480 00:41:46,200 --> 00:41:48,120 We have to assume they are. 481 00:41:49,280 --> 00:41:53,200 Well, maybe I can see something from up there. 482 00:42:40,400 --> 00:42:41,360 [THUD] 483 00:42:45,200 --> 00:42:52,920 Jenna! There's some smoke over there. 484 00:42:55,800 --> 00:42:58,280 Jenna? 485 00:43:11,520 --> 00:43:15,440 Jenna, Jenna! 486 00:43:49,400 --> 00:43:53,320 No! Not yet. Get to your position. 487 00:43:54,720 --> 00:43:56,640 NOW! 488 00:44:30,000 --> 00:44:31,880 Blake! 489 00:44:36,800 --> 00:44:38,920 Blake, can you hear me? 490 00:44:41,320 --> 00:44:48,240 I know you're there Blake. I know you're close by. 491 00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:53,880 Hear me Blake, I have your friend. 492 00:44:58,680 --> 00:45:02,920 Your friend will die Blake, unless you give yourself up. 493 00:45:22,360 --> 00:45:24,120 Blake, look out! Up there. 494 00:45:26,120 --> 00:45:30,040 NOW!! 495 00:46:22,880 --> 00:46:24,680 - You've got him. - Go on! 496 00:46:24,760 --> 00:46:26,800 Kill him. 497 00:46:52,280 --> 00:46:56,200 You fought well, Blake. 498 00:47:00,400 --> 00:47:02,320 I'm glad you enjoyed it. 499 00:47:02,680 --> 00:47:04,600 Why didn't you kill him? 500 00:47:04,800 --> 00:47:08,720 Too weak? Or maybe I didn't entirely trust your motives. 501 00:47:10,120 --> 00:47:13,840 Besides, as long as he's alive, he'll be the one chasing me. 502 00:47:13,920 --> 00:47:16,400 And I know I can beat him. 503 00:47:16,680 --> 00:47:18,600 At least you're not stupid. 504 00:47:19,680 --> 00:47:23,600 I need time enough to get my ship away and recharge the energy banks. 505 00:47:23,920 --> 00:47:27,840 They have been recharged. I will see that your ship gets away. 506 00:47:29,680 --> 00:47:32,440 Another reason why I didn't kill Travis: 507 00:47:32,520 --> 00:47:35,400 I would have enjoyed it. 508 00:47:35,600 --> 00:47:39,520 Perhaps there was nothing for you to learn. 509 00:47:49,720 --> 00:47:52,880 - Jenna, what speed? - Standard by six. 510 00:47:53,000 --> 00:47:54,160 Confirmed. 511 00:48:06,320 --> 00:48:08,360 - What was she like? - Who? 512 00:48:08,440 --> 00:48:09,640 Sinofar. 513 00:48:10,000 --> 00:48:11,920 - Of course, you never saw her. - No. 514 00:48:13,400 --> 00:48:17,320 Thank you. She was very beautiful, wasn't she, Jenna? 515 00:48:17,480 --> 00:48:19,400 Yes. Very. 516 00:48:19,680 --> 00:48:23,600 All we saw was the ugly one. How is it you get all the fun? 517 00:48:24,800 --> 00:48:28,720 Oh, I don't know, some of us are born lucky and some... 518 00:48:29,720 --> 00:48:31,640 Where is Blake? 519 00:48:32,040 --> 00:48:34,960 He won the right to go. It was agreed. 520 00:48:35,720 --> 00:48:37,640 It changes nothing. 521 00:48:38,080 --> 00:48:40,000 And what about your friend? 522 00:48:40,600 --> 00:48:45,520 A mutoid? It's little better than a machine. In any case, she's dead. 523 00:48:46,200 --> 00:48:52,120 Travis, your companion is not dead. I will heal her. 524 00:48:52,680 --> 00:48:57,080 She is of no further value to me. I have a fugitive to hunt. 525 00:48:57,160 --> 00:48:59,600 Return me to my ship. 526 00:48:59,880 --> 00:49:04,800 It is good to see a man like Travis again after so long. 527 00:49:05,600 --> 00:49:09,520 You remind her of our people. He is just like our people, 528 00:49:09,880 --> 00:49:12,800 and like them he learnt nothing. 529 00:49:13,480 --> 00:49:19,240 That's why we're prisoners. You keep us prisoner, Giroc. 530 00:49:19,320 --> 00:49:22,400 Never return to this planet, Travis. 531 00:49:49,320 --> 00:49:52,200 The condemned ate a hearty meal. 532 00:49:53,600 --> 00:49:57,240 Your failure cost me Blake. 533 00:49:57,720 --> 00:50:00,640 I warned you that my function would be impaired, Commander. 534 00:50:00,760 --> 00:50:05,000 Perhaps the court martial will take that into account, but I doubt it. 535 00:50:09,000 --> 00:50:12,560 Tell me, what happens to a mutoid that's dismissed the service? 536 00:50:12,680 --> 00:50:14,640 We exist only to serve. 537 00:50:14,760 --> 00:50:19,120 Oh? Then you'll probably cease to exist. 538 00:50:20,280 --> 00:50:21,200 Ready, Commander. 539 00:50:21,600 --> 00:50:23,520 Follow Blake's course. 540 00:50:23,920 --> 00:50:25,400 We can't match his speed. 541 00:50:25,680 --> 00:50:27,520 We don't have to, just match his course. 542 00:50:28,320 --> 00:50:34,120 You see, he made one fatal error. 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