1 00:00:32,320 --> 00:00:33,878 (THEME MUSIC) 2 00:01:19,880 --> 00:01:21,950 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 3 00:01:29,400 --> 00:01:32,756 - Safely down. - Keep us informed of what's happening. 4 00:01:32,920 --> 00:01:34,558 Right. Out. 5 00:01:38,560 --> 00:01:40,152 What's that? 6 00:01:40,440 --> 00:01:42,078 The volcano. 7 00:01:46,280 --> 00:01:47,599 (BEEPING) 8 00:01:50,000 --> 00:01:52,309 I think we've come down on the wrong side. 9 00:01:53,360 --> 00:01:54,873 Terrific. 10 00:01:59,160 --> 00:02:00,559 When were you last here? 11 00:02:00,640 --> 00:02:03,074 - I've never been here before. - You said you had! 12 00:02:03,160 --> 00:02:06,709 I didn't. I said one of the people here knew my father. 13 00:02:06,800 --> 00:02:08,791 Then let's hope they remember him. 14 00:02:09,240 --> 00:02:10,992 (VOLCANO RUMBLING) 15 00:02:14,360 --> 00:02:18,558 - Zen told us it was here. - He didn't tell us how big it was. 16 00:02:18,640 --> 00:02:22,315 I don't have much faith in Zen, or anything else on the Liberator. 17 00:02:22,400 --> 00:02:25,915 Then why didn't you stay up there and leave this mission to me? 18 00:02:26,000 --> 00:02:28,992 I don't trust anybody except myself. That's why I'm still alive. 19 00:02:29,720 --> 00:02:32,837 - Which way? - Zen's ground plot said due north. 20 00:02:33,280 --> 00:02:37,193 - And don't look so warlike. - Coming from you that's almost funny. 21 00:02:37,280 --> 00:02:40,750 - These people are our friends. - So you keep saying. 22 00:02:44,360 --> 00:02:46,316 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 23 00:02:52,840 --> 00:02:54,910 Who are they? You know? 24 00:02:55,000 --> 00:02:57,468 They mean trouble. Look at their weapons. 25 00:02:57,680 --> 00:02:59,557 I thought we'd kept them at bay. 26 00:02:59,640 --> 00:03:01,995 The Federation High Command know our position... 27 00:03:02,080 --> 00:03:04,913 as far as their foolish wars are concerned. 28 00:03:05,000 --> 00:03:07,753 These people look more like mercenaries. 29 00:03:07,840 --> 00:03:10,274 Obviously they come from that ship. 30 00:03:12,320 --> 00:03:14,880 The satellite's got a clear picture now. 31 00:03:15,920 --> 00:03:18,036 Do we know anything about this type of ship? 32 00:03:18,120 --> 00:03:20,156 Nothing. Looks powerful. 33 00:03:20,640 --> 00:03:22,790 Shall we approach these mercenaries? 34 00:03:23,120 --> 00:03:25,873 - They're heading towards us, anyway. - Excuse me. 35 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:28,310 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 36 00:03:51,240 --> 00:03:53,196 No contact so far. 37 00:03:53,280 --> 00:03:55,475 We're following Zen's ground plot as agreed. 38 00:03:55,560 --> 00:03:56,709 (CALLY) Understood. 39 00:03:57,080 --> 00:04:00,231 It all seems quiet enough Cally, if you don't count the volcano. 40 00:04:00,320 --> 00:04:01,799 I should let Orac take over. 41 00:04:01,880 --> 00:04:04,792 It's going to be some time before we find Dayna's friends. 42 00:04:04,880 --> 00:04:06,632 All right, but keep in touch. 43 00:04:06,720 --> 00:04:10,395 Heroic rescues can be embarrassing if you're not actually in danger. 44 00:04:10,480 --> 00:04:11,754 Right. 45 00:04:15,600 --> 00:04:18,034 Orac, operate teleport as instructed. 46 00:04:18,440 --> 00:04:19,714 (ORAC HUMMING) 47 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:22,718 (CALLY) Orac? (ORAC) Yes. 48 00:04:22,960 --> 00:04:24,279 Did you hear what I said? 49 00:04:24,360 --> 00:04:27,113 Teleport operation is a menial task... 50 00:04:27,200 --> 00:04:29,316 much more suited to one such as yourself. 51 00:04:30,200 --> 00:04:33,033 - Just do it, please, Orac. - Very well. 52 00:04:33,800 --> 00:04:37,190 It is odd, though, isn't it? An unusual phenomenon. 53 00:04:37,720 --> 00:04:39,995 We haven't come across it before, have we? 54 00:04:40,080 --> 00:04:42,196 - I said it's odd, isn't it? - What is odd? 55 00:04:42,280 --> 00:04:44,589 That damn great volcano right in the middle of the planet. 56 00:04:44,800 --> 00:04:47,360 The only active one in the entire place according to Zen... 57 00:04:47,560 --> 00:04:48,959 sitting there, bubbling away. 58 00:04:49,400 --> 00:04:51,391 - What, Zen? - The volcano. 59 00:04:51,960 --> 00:04:54,997 Zen also said it has been bubbling away for at least 20 years. 60 00:04:55,080 --> 00:04:57,310 Just the same, sooner them than me. 61 00:04:57,400 --> 00:05:00,198 Does anyone know why this planet, what's it called... 62 00:05:00,280 --> 00:05:02,271 - Obsidian. - Obsidian. 63 00:05:02,360 --> 00:05:03,793 Even the name sounds nasty. 64 00:05:03,880 --> 00:05:05,791 Do you know why it escaped the Galactic War? 65 00:05:05,880 --> 00:05:06,869 If it did. 66 00:05:06,960 --> 00:05:09,155 Zen says there's no battle fleet wreckage on the surface. 67 00:05:09,240 --> 00:05:10,673 Well as far as we can see. 68 00:05:10,840 --> 00:05:13,991 Nobody wanted it, that's what I reckon. And very sensible, too. 69 00:05:15,400 --> 00:05:17,516 Let us settle this neurotic little worry. 70 00:05:17,600 --> 00:05:20,273 Zen, do you have sufficient information to be able to tell us... 71 00:05:20,360 --> 00:05:24,194 when the next major volcanic eruption on the planet Obsidian is to be expected? 72 00:05:24,720 --> 00:05:28,315 Federation report 1-0 sub 5... 73 00:05:28,400 --> 00:05:31,631 - date code 303. - That's a long time ago. 74 00:05:31,720 --> 00:05:34,188 Atmospheric and ground tests undertaken... 75 00:05:34,280 --> 00:05:36,077 by Federation assessment team... 76 00:05:36,160 --> 00:05:38,390 collated in Federation teletext... 77 00:05:38,480 --> 00:05:41,756 predicted no heavy volcanic activity for some years. 78 00:05:42,080 --> 00:05:43,798 How many years is some years? 79 00:05:44,360 --> 00:05:47,477 - No more detailed prediction was made. - Wonderful. 80 00:05:47,560 --> 00:05:51,075 Why did the Federation assessment team stop bothering, does anybody know? 81 00:05:51,160 --> 00:05:54,550 - Zen, do you know? - That information is not available. 82 00:05:54,640 --> 00:05:55,914 Very helpful! 83 00:05:56,000 --> 00:05:58,116 Those Federation assessment teams... 84 00:05:58,200 --> 00:06:00,714 were always followed up by invasion and colonisation. 85 00:06:00,800 --> 00:06:01,835 Usually. 86 00:06:01,920 --> 00:06:04,036 Do you know of another case when they weren't? 87 00:06:04,120 --> 00:06:07,157 No, and the phrase "some years" is meaningless. 88 00:06:07,240 --> 00:06:08,559 Perhaps it was meant to be. 89 00:06:08,640 --> 00:06:10,551 The Federation came and looked at Obsidian... 90 00:06:10,640 --> 00:06:12,756 and decided it wasn't worth colonising, simple as that. 91 00:06:12,960 --> 00:06:15,474 But if you're right, those two are wasting their time there. 92 00:06:15,760 --> 00:06:18,991 That's always a possibility. Dayna says the people are friendly... 93 00:06:19,400 --> 00:06:23,757 but then, sometimes one's friends can be more of a liability than one's enemies. 94 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:25,671 They're gonna check out that rumour too. 95 00:06:25,760 --> 00:06:28,593 That Blake was here? It's getting to be a common rumour. 96 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:30,477 We could spend the rest of our lives... 97 00:06:30,560 --> 00:06:33,472 chasing down the ones we've picked up so far. 98 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:36,916 - Still, now we're here. - Oh, yes, now we're here. 99 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:46,959 - It can't be raining? - I don't know. 100 00:06:59,520 --> 00:07:02,557 - Maybe we should tell them. - Tell who what? 101 00:07:02,640 --> 00:07:05,712 Tarrant and Dayna, about the Federation not wanting the planet. 102 00:07:05,800 --> 00:07:06,471 Why? 103 00:07:06,560 --> 00:07:08,073 Because there's something wrong about it. 104 00:07:08,160 --> 00:07:09,559 I think we should tell them. 105 00:07:09,640 --> 00:07:12,632 I think you should get back to recalibrating the weaponry systems. 106 00:07:12,960 --> 00:07:15,428 They'll be reporting in soon. We can tell them then. 107 00:07:15,520 --> 00:07:17,158 That could be too late. 108 00:07:18,080 --> 00:07:19,433 All right. 109 00:07:19,680 --> 00:07:20,829 (BEEPING) 110 00:07:30,160 --> 00:07:33,994 - Was it necessary to treat them like that? - Of course it was, Father. 111 00:07:34,080 --> 00:07:35,877 You know what these people are like. 112 00:07:35,960 --> 00:07:39,111 They are victims of their own aggressive instincts. 113 00:07:39,600 --> 00:07:42,114 They have not learned to control them, that is all. 114 00:07:42,200 --> 00:07:44,668 That doesn't make them any the less dangerous, Father. 115 00:07:44,760 --> 00:07:46,318 No, true. 116 00:07:54,280 --> 00:07:57,113 So, these are your friends. 117 00:07:57,720 --> 00:07:59,153 Where are our guns? 118 00:08:00,160 --> 00:08:03,072 We do not allow offensive weapons on Obsidian. 119 00:08:03,240 --> 00:08:05,037 And our wrist communicators. 120 00:08:05,680 --> 00:08:08,877 All six of them. Why so many, I wonder? 121 00:08:09,320 --> 00:08:11,356 Replacements. They break down easily. 122 00:08:12,120 --> 00:08:13,109 Ah... 123 00:08:13,560 --> 00:08:16,074 They will be returned to you when you leave. 124 00:08:16,160 --> 00:08:18,879 We will be leaving? At least that's something. 125 00:08:19,640 --> 00:08:21,358 Why should we harm you? 126 00:08:23,080 --> 00:08:25,958 - You have done us no harm. - Who are you? 127 00:08:26,640 --> 00:08:29,996 My name is Hower. I am first citizen on Obsidian. 128 00:08:30,680 --> 00:08:33,592 This is my son, Bershar. He has special duties. 129 00:08:33,680 --> 00:08:35,352 Like capturing us. 130 00:08:35,680 --> 00:08:39,912 - Do you feel ill, or upset in any way? - No. 131 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:44,072 What was it, some kind of narcotic spray gun? 132 00:08:44,160 --> 00:08:46,958 Something like that. Quite harmless, I assure you. 133 00:08:47,040 --> 00:08:48,519 I'm glad to hear it. 134 00:08:48,680 --> 00:08:51,114 Who are you? Why are you on Obsidian? 135 00:08:52,440 --> 00:08:55,238 I was a Federation captain, a long time ago. 136 00:08:55,320 --> 00:08:57,356 We are survivors of a galactic war. 137 00:08:57,440 --> 00:09:00,591 If you are looking for somewhere to hide, we cannot shelter you. 138 00:09:01,560 --> 00:09:03,596 Maybe you'd better explain it to them. 139 00:09:04,120 --> 00:09:05,917 - Hower. - Yes? 140 00:09:06,280 --> 00:09:09,670 I am Dayna, the daughter of Hal Mellanby. 141 00:09:10,360 --> 00:09:13,796 - Oh, are you? Your father... - My father is dead. 142 00:09:14,200 --> 00:09:15,428 Oh, dear. 143 00:09:15,520 --> 00:09:17,556 Then how do we know you are his daughter? 144 00:09:17,760 --> 00:09:21,992 You studied with him at the Federation Central Science complex. 145 00:09:23,160 --> 00:09:25,913 This is his graduate medallion. 146 00:09:26,600 --> 00:09:28,192 You have one like it. 147 00:09:28,640 --> 00:09:30,517 I used to have one like it. 148 00:09:31,360 --> 00:09:36,275 But unlike your father, I lost faith in that sort of scientific development. 149 00:09:37,240 --> 00:09:40,152 I think that Homo sapiens has reached a point... 150 00:09:40,240 --> 00:09:43,357 where further technological development is useless. 151 00:09:43,800 --> 00:09:45,756 And you are at that point? 152 00:09:45,840 --> 00:09:48,035 - I believe we are. - Never mind that. 153 00:09:48,440 --> 00:09:51,796 Tell us who the people are in that ship and why you are here. 154 00:09:52,920 --> 00:09:54,592 What do you want here? 155 00:09:56,640 --> 00:09:58,471 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 156 00:10:09,880 --> 00:10:11,552 Here are your instructions. 157 00:10:12,040 --> 00:10:14,600 That is the target to which you are being taken. 158 00:10:15,160 --> 00:10:19,358 That is the Liberator in orbit over the planet Obsidian in the sixth sector. 159 00:10:19,800 --> 00:10:22,951 You will go there, get the Liberator, and bring it back. 160 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:26,514 You make it sound very simple, Madam President. 161 00:10:26,640 --> 00:10:28,278 It is very simple. 162 00:10:28,640 --> 00:10:31,074 Two of their party are already on the planet. 163 00:10:31,640 --> 00:10:35,758 - How do you know that? - That is not your concern. They are there. 164 00:10:36,640 --> 00:10:38,198 Why should they land there? 165 00:10:38,280 --> 00:10:41,033 I mean, what's so special about the planet Obsidian? 166 00:10:41,680 --> 00:10:45,275 They are investigating its strategic value, which is real. 167 00:10:45,640 --> 00:10:48,029 And a rumour, which is not. 168 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:53,556 Obsidian is at a vital point in the sixth sector. 169 00:10:54,280 --> 00:10:58,193 It could control command and supplies and be a real acquisition for us. 170 00:10:59,280 --> 00:11:03,239 But, your immediate mission is to capture the Liberator... 171 00:11:03,320 --> 00:11:04,878 and bring it back. 172 00:11:04,960 --> 00:11:07,793 - And those on board? - Kill them. 173 00:11:12,160 --> 00:11:15,914 Orac hasn't picked up anything. They've been out of contact for an hour. 174 00:11:16,000 --> 00:11:19,197 - I think it's time to start worrying. - I've been worried all along. 175 00:11:19,280 --> 00:11:21,316 We agreed to wait for them to contact us. 176 00:11:21,400 --> 00:11:22,719 But not this long. 177 00:11:22,800 --> 00:11:25,951 We don't draw attention to the bracelets without a good enough reason. 178 00:11:26,240 --> 00:11:29,949 - I think this is a good enough reason. - Zen picked up a signal from the ground. 179 00:11:30,040 --> 00:11:33,715 It could have been some kind of beam approach detector. 180 00:11:34,080 --> 00:11:36,230 You didn't say anything at the time. 181 00:11:37,760 --> 00:11:39,716 - No, I didn't. - Why was that? 182 00:11:39,800 --> 00:11:41,552 Because I wasn't sure. 183 00:11:42,280 --> 00:11:45,158 - That wasn't the reason, Avon. - No, it wasn't. 184 00:11:45,240 --> 00:11:48,789 - You gonna let me in on the secret? - You wouldn't understand it if we did. 185 00:11:48,880 --> 00:11:51,030 My classification might be Grade 4 ignorant... 186 00:11:51,120 --> 00:11:52,235 but I'm not stupid. 187 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:55,392 I bought that classification from a friend at the testing centre. 188 00:11:55,480 --> 00:11:58,517 I didn't want to be a space captain, did I? And I was right. 189 00:11:58,600 --> 00:12:01,478 - They all ended up getting killed. - Tarrant survived. 190 00:12:01,560 --> 00:12:04,711 Yes, Tarrant says he was a space captain, but he says a lot of things. 191 00:12:04,800 --> 00:12:06,597 You don't have to believe it all, do you? 192 00:12:06,680 --> 00:12:09,148 I'd be more inclined to believe that he was a captain... 193 00:12:09,240 --> 00:12:10,719 than that you could have been. 194 00:12:10,800 --> 00:12:13,519 Never mind about me. It's Tarrant you should be worried about. 195 00:12:13,600 --> 00:12:16,194 And not just because he's been out of contact for an hour. 196 00:12:16,280 --> 00:12:18,157 And what about Dayna? 197 00:12:18,240 --> 00:12:19,878 Don't you trust her either? 198 00:12:20,600 --> 00:12:22,477 Dayna's a different case entirely. 199 00:12:22,920 --> 00:12:24,717 Well, she's pretty, for one thing. 200 00:12:25,120 --> 00:12:28,795 Pretty? Yes, I suppose she is. I hadn't really noticed. 201 00:12:29,480 --> 00:12:32,756 We've seen you not really noticing. Frequently. 202 00:12:37,240 --> 00:12:38,514 How many are you? 203 00:12:38,600 --> 00:12:40,079 There aren't many of us yet... 204 00:12:40,160 --> 00:12:42,754 but we do have an advantage that no one else has: 205 00:12:42,840 --> 00:12:45,354 The most powerful fighting ship in the galaxy. 206 00:12:45,480 --> 00:12:47,311 Our armament, offensive and defensive... 207 00:12:47,400 --> 00:12:49,391 is better than any other mercenary group. 208 00:12:49,760 --> 00:12:53,150 - Then why do you come here? - Surely we're not the first. 209 00:12:53,240 --> 00:12:55,708 - What do you mean? - A man called Blake. 210 00:12:55,800 --> 00:12:58,439 Hasn't he contacted you? We heard he'd been here. 211 00:12:58,520 --> 00:13:00,078 No one has been here. 212 00:13:01,120 --> 00:13:03,190 We need a planet as a home base... 213 00:13:03,280 --> 00:13:05,475 somewhere that's not been ruined by the war... 214 00:13:05,560 --> 00:13:07,073 and we need recruits. 215 00:13:07,160 --> 00:13:08,229 This might do. 216 00:13:08,320 --> 00:13:11,357 You are situated in a very important strategic position. 217 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:13,749 Obsidian? This is to be your base? 218 00:13:13,840 --> 00:13:16,354 Temporarily, if you were to agree naturally. 219 00:13:18,480 --> 00:13:20,038 (ROBOT HUMMING) 220 00:13:21,000 --> 00:13:23,560 And what would you offer us for this favour? 221 00:13:23,640 --> 00:13:25,073 A portion of any spoils... 222 00:13:25,160 --> 00:13:28,197 and there will be spoils, once we're strong enough to take them. 223 00:13:28,600 --> 00:13:31,751 You were once a Federation space captain, you say. 224 00:13:31,840 --> 00:13:34,229 Yes, I was, for a time, until I deserted. 225 00:13:34,320 --> 00:13:36,072 You still sound like one. 226 00:13:37,360 --> 00:13:38,998 And you, sir, with great respect... 227 00:13:39,080 --> 00:13:41,719 sound like somebody who doesn't realise the danger he's in. 228 00:13:41,800 --> 00:13:43,199 Tarrant! 229 00:13:43,400 --> 00:13:46,995 - Be careful. These are friends. - Then they deserve the truth. 230 00:13:47,080 --> 00:13:50,755 How they've escaped occupation by somebody before now is beyond me. 231 00:13:52,960 --> 00:13:56,077 Perhaps we are cleverer than you think, Captain Tarrant. 232 00:13:56,480 --> 00:13:58,675 What is this danger to us that you speak of? 233 00:13:58,760 --> 00:13:59,988 Where does it come from? 234 00:14:00,240 --> 00:14:02,117 Any petty warlord, any mercenary... 235 00:14:02,200 --> 00:14:04,555 anybody with enough weaponry to take you over. 236 00:14:04,640 --> 00:14:06,198 What Tarrant is saying... 237 00:14:06,280 --> 00:14:09,556 is that your pacifist attitude is all very well in theory... 238 00:14:09,640 --> 00:14:12,359 but no use against a battle fleet with ruthless leaders. 239 00:14:12,960 --> 00:14:16,111 - And you are not in this category? - No, we're not. 240 00:14:16,200 --> 00:14:19,078 If you say no to us, then we will go peaceably. 241 00:14:19,160 --> 00:14:20,718 Won't we, Tarrant? 242 00:14:20,800 --> 00:14:23,917 But I hope we can convince you, things being in the state they are... 243 00:14:24,000 --> 00:14:25,319 that you need friends. 244 00:14:25,400 --> 00:14:28,437 - Who are you afraid of, Captain Tarrant? - I'm sorry? 245 00:14:28,520 --> 00:14:30,556 You must be afraid of somebody. 246 00:14:31,000 --> 00:14:34,117 People who need recruits, allies, whatever. 247 00:14:34,600 --> 00:14:37,478 They wouldn't need them if they didn't have enemies. 248 00:14:37,560 --> 00:14:39,949 Who exactly are your enemies? 249 00:14:43,280 --> 00:14:46,829 Long-range sensors are registering a slight volcanic tremor... 250 00:14:46,920 --> 00:14:48,558 from the planet Obsidian. 251 00:14:48,640 --> 00:14:50,517 That's all right, it's normal. 252 00:14:50,600 --> 00:14:52,716 You're quite sure about that, I suppose? 253 00:14:52,800 --> 00:14:55,997 Of course, I'm sure. I'm going there, aren't I? 254 00:14:57,200 --> 00:15:00,829 Approach planet Obsidian on a bearing of 1-4-5. 255 00:15:00,920 --> 00:15:04,674 And prepare for planet fall on grid reference 0-1-3-7. 256 00:15:05,120 --> 00:15:07,839 Approach bearing 1-4-5. 257 00:15:07,920 --> 00:15:12,038 Planet fall on grid reference 0-1-3-7. 258 00:15:12,480 --> 00:15:15,119 What's so special about that bearing and grid reference? 259 00:15:15,200 --> 00:15:17,191 So we don't land on a volcano? 260 00:15:17,280 --> 00:15:20,556 So the Liberator does not pick us up as we approach. 261 00:15:20,640 --> 00:15:23,029 Are the people down there likely to give us trouble? 262 00:15:23,120 --> 00:15:24,439 Most unlikely. 263 00:15:24,600 --> 00:15:26,795 They were right in the middle of the war zone... 264 00:15:26,880 --> 00:15:30,077 where some of the greatest battles of the Galactic War took place... 265 00:15:30,160 --> 00:15:32,833 yet the planet survived untouched. Why? 266 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:36,716 I promise you it had nothing to do with fear of the inhabitants. 267 00:15:36,800 --> 00:15:39,155 - You'll be safe. - I don't doubt it. 268 00:15:40,720 --> 00:15:42,995 You'll have no problem with the Pyroans. 269 00:15:43,080 --> 00:15:46,117 - They have outlawed war. - Really? How interesting. 270 00:15:46,200 --> 00:15:48,395 Mori, it is because they have outlawed war... 271 00:15:48,480 --> 00:15:49,799 that they are still alive. 272 00:15:49,880 --> 00:15:52,314 Let's hope we are at the end of it. 273 00:15:53,400 --> 00:15:58,190 Remember, you will be my supreme commander... 274 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:00,353 if you succeed. 275 00:16:01,240 --> 00:16:03,754 And your ship will be the Liberator. 276 00:16:04,560 --> 00:16:07,074 That, Madam President, is why I am going at all. 277 00:16:07,320 --> 00:16:10,915 - That and my personal loyalty to you. - Quite. 278 00:16:12,000 --> 00:16:13,479 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 279 00:16:13,560 --> 00:16:16,916 With that ship... The Liberator. 280 00:16:17,120 --> 00:16:21,113 So, careful at first, then you know what to do. 281 00:16:22,640 --> 00:16:23,629 Yes. 282 00:16:23,880 --> 00:16:25,836 (CALLY) Respond, please. 283 00:16:25,920 --> 00:16:28,992 Tarrant, Dayna, this is Cally, respond please. 284 00:16:29,520 --> 00:16:33,115 It could be a communications blind spot. The volcano. 285 00:16:33,920 --> 00:16:35,797 They're not wearing the bracelets. 286 00:16:35,880 --> 00:16:39,919 It would seem that Dayna's friends are not quite so friendly after all. 287 00:16:40,240 --> 00:16:42,196 - Have you set the coordinates? - Yes. 288 00:16:42,280 --> 00:16:44,157 I still think you're too near the volcano. 289 00:16:44,240 --> 00:16:46,276 At least I know what to expect from that. 290 00:16:46,360 --> 00:16:47,554 A boot full of burning lava. 291 00:16:48,240 --> 00:16:50,959 If they have been picked up, perhaps I won't be. 292 00:16:51,040 --> 00:16:53,508 I'd rather be picked up than burned up. 293 00:16:54,000 --> 00:16:57,117 - Ready? - Yes. Put me down. 294 00:16:57,200 --> 00:16:58,792 (TELEPORT HUMMING) 295 00:17:03,640 --> 00:17:05,676 (INTENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 296 00:17:15,400 --> 00:17:18,437 Down and safe. Well, just about. 297 00:17:18,520 --> 00:17:21,830 I'm going to make my way to where Dayna and Tarrant came down. 298 00:17:22,840 --> 00:17:24,114 (BRACELET BEEPING) 299 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:26,399 (EXPLOSION) 300 00:17:30,160 --> 00:17:33,436 Avon, repeat that. Message indistinct. Repeat that. 301 00:17:34,800 --> 00:17:36,916 Communications blind spot. 302 00:17:37,000 --> 00:17:39,150 Or maybe he landed in the volcano. 303 00:17:39,240 --> 00:17:41,629 - No, I think he's all right. - Yes, of course he is. 304 00:17:41,720 --> 00:17:43,915 No volcano would dare swallow Avon. 305 00:17:44,400 --> 00:17:47,153 - Be quiet, Vila. - He's cold enough to put out the fire. 306 00:17:47,440 --> 00:17:50,750 Why don't you go down and keep an eye on those long-range detectors? 307 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:52,717 We aren't the only ship in space you know. 308 00:17:52,800 --> 00:17:53,994 Zen's got it covered. 309 00:17:54,080 --> 00:17:55,229 Perhaps he'd like help. 310 00:17:55,320 --> 00:17:57,311 These trusty battle computers never sleep. 311 00:17:57,800 --> 00:18:00,394 Avon, confirm contact. 312 00:18:02,680 --> 00:18:04,238 (HUMMING) 313 00:18:15,040 --> 00:18:17,395 That volcano sounds pretty active to me. 314 00:18:17,480 --> 00:18:20,711 I'm told it's a regular small tremor, nothing to worry about. 315 00:18:27,840 --> 00:18:31,196 What about those over there? Are they something to worry about? 316 00:18:32,600 --> 00:18:34,875 (MYSTERIOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 317 00:18:44,440 --> 00:18:47,193 Let me speak to them. We're friends. 318 00:18:49,280 --> 00:18:50,838 Must be more of them. 319 00:19:01,800 --> 00:19:05,031 - Are either of you called Milus? - I am Milus. 320 00:19:05,120 --> 00:19:08,351 - This is my brother Nettin. - I am Servalan. 321 00:19:09,280 --> 00:19:12,431 - You have a message for me. - Yes, it is here. 322 00:19:14,840 --> 00:19:16,398 Thank you, Milus. 323 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:18,918 (WIND WHISTLING) 324 00:19:27,400 --> 00:19:29,152 - Kill them. - What? 325 00:19:31,400 --> 00:19:32,719 (MORl) Well, run. 326 00:19:33,240 --> 00:19:34,355 (MORl) Go on. 327 00:19:40,640 --> 00:19:43,518 They didn't run. They weren't even scared. 328 00:19:45,800 --> 00:19:47,677 (MORl) They were like tame animals. 329 00:19:52,720 --> 00:19:55,632 I am very sorry to hear of your father's death. 330 00:19:55,920 --> 00:19:58,798 If there is anything I can do for you, I will. 331 00:20:02,880 --> 00:20:05,758 But you will not get any recruits here. 332 00:20:07,400 --> 00:20:09,630 Your son seems interested. 333 00:20:11,240 --> 00:20:12,878 No, he isn't. 334 00:20:14,800 --> 00:20:18,395 - Your levels of volcanic activity are high. - Not dangerously so. 335 00:20:18,960 --> 00:20:20,712 (BERSHAR) We monitor constantly. 336 00:20:21,320 --> 00:20:23,709 Could you control it, if it became necessary? 337 00:20:23,800 --> 00:20:26,519 In a way, if it became necessary. 338 00:20:27,360 --> 00:20:30,432 Come, let me show you our operational complex. 339 00:20:30,520 --> 00:20:33,956 And then perhaps you will see we are not as helpless as we seem. 340 00:20:34,040 --> 00:20:36,793 - You will excuse us, Father. - Yes, of course. 341 00:20:39,120 --> 00:20:43,272 My son, like the rest of us, hates war, conflict, aggression. 342 00:20:43,640 --> 00:20:45,073 Who doesn't? 343 00:20:45,160 --> 00:20:48,072 But as the Galactic War has just demonstrated... 344 00:20:48,160 --> 00:20:51,311 aggression seems to be programmed into the human psyche. 345 00:20:51,400 --> 00:20:53,789 It can be programmed out, perhaps. 346 00:20:54,240 --> 00:20:56,435 Would that be wise, even if it could? 347 00:20:56,760 --> 00:20:59,399 Would Homo sapiens be able to live without conflict? 348 00:20:59,480 --> 00:21:02,278 Wouldn't it just die from lack of excitement? 349 00:21:02,360 --> 00:21:04,032 We have not found it so. 350 00:21:04,560 --> 00:21:08,599 It is our belief that every man is at war with himself. 351 00:21:09,760 --> 00:21:12,797 His reason is at war with his instinct... 352 00:21:12,880 --> 00:21:16,236 his animal and his spiritual natures clash together... 353 00:21:16,600 --> 00:21:18,830 and the brain of Homo sapiens... 354 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:21,593 has developed too much for the animal to bear. 355 00:21:21,840 --> 00:21:23,717 Your people have become passive... 356 00:21:23,800 --> 00:21:26,109 because you have reduced their brain power? 357 00:21:26,200 --> 00:21:28,350 - Is that it? - On the contrary. 358 00:21:28,720 --> 00:21:30,631 We have taught them peace from the cradle... 359 00:21:30,720 --> 00:21:32,517 and we have blocked... 360 00:21:32,600 --> 00:21:36,991 usually with a minute electric shock... 361 00:21:37,840 --> 00:21:40,593 every tendency towards an aggressive act. 362 00:21:40,880 --> 00:21:44,270 Plus, of course, daily psychological propaganda. 363 00:21:45,280 --> 00:21:46,679 Does it work? 364 00:21:47,040 --> 00:21:50,350 We have no wars, no fights among ourselves... 365 00:21:50,760 --> 00:21:52,990 no lawlessness, no crime. 366 00:21:53,080 --> 00:21:57,312 Our people devote themselves to creation and not destruction. 367 00:21:58,040 --> 00:22:00,474 We are at peace here on Obsidian. 368 00:22:00,640 --> 00:22:02,631 No violence at all? 369 00:22:03,600 --> 00:22:06,717 It's breathtaking, if it's true. 370 00:22:07,560 --> 00:22:09,198 The truth is absolute. 371 00:22:10,480 --> 00:22:12,710 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 372 00:22:35,640 --> 00:22:38,279 - This is Avon. - Avon, are you all right? 373 00:22:38,360 --> 00:22:40,874 Yes, but I think there is a Federation patrol... 374 00:22:40,960 --> 00:22:42,439 down here somewhere. 375 00:22:42,560 --> 00:22:43,913 Why do you say that? 376 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:47,549 Because I've seen people killed with Federation handguns before. 377 00:22:47,920 --> 00:22:50,639 Stay by the teleport, Cally. Out. 378 00:22:51,320 --> 00:22:53,072 Federation patrols. 379 00:22:54,600 --> 00:22:56,397 How would they have got there? 380 00:22:56,480 --> 00:22:58,596 Probably survivors from the war. 381 00:22:58,680 --> 00:23:01,478 We're not the only ones looking for a home base, you know. 382 00:23:07,120 --> 00:23:09,270 We have an efficient detector system. 383 00:23:09,360 --> 00:23:12,033 We picked you up very early in your approach. 384 00:23:12,120 --> 00:23:14,759 I know you have to toe the party line with your father... 385 00:23:14,840 --> 00:23:17,308 - but can I talk to you independently? - Go on. 386 00:23:17,400 --> 00:23:19,994 You have responsibility for the defence of Obsidian. 387 00:23:20,080 --> 00:23:21,479 That is so. 388 00:23:21,920 --> 00:23:25,629 I don't think you're as idealistic as your father is, or am I wrong? 389 00:23:27,600 --> 00:23:29,113 I don't think you believe in your heart... 390 00:23:29,200 --> 00:23:31,270 that you are safe here on Obsidian forever. 391 00:23:32,440 --> 00:23:33,839 Perhaps not. 392 00:23:34,280 --> 00:23:36,191 There's a sizeable remnant of the Federation... 393 00:23:36,280 --> 00:23:38,032 battle fleet still functioning. 394 00:23:38,120 --> 00:23:40,680 We need a base and you need protection. 395 00:23:40,760 --> 00:23:44,355 Is it possible to do a deal of some kind without involving your father? 396 00:23:45,160 --> 00:23:48,277 It will be difficult, but not impossible. 397 00:23:49,160 --> 00:23:53,039 - Let me tell you what I can offer you. - You talk of a battle fleet. 398 00:23:54,840 --> 00:23:56,876 Do you know a woman called Servalan? 399 00:23:59,080 --> 00:24:00,195 (DEVICE HUMMING) 400 00:24:00,280 --> 00:24:01,474 What now? 401 00:24:03,600 --> 00:24:04,919 Follow the tone. 402 00:24:05,000 --> 00:24:07,594 As it gets louder, you're closer to the point. 403 00:24:07,960 --> 00:24:10,793 When you get there, everything will be as I told you. 404 00:24:10,880 --> 00:24:12,108 It's too easy. 405 00:24:14,160 --> 00:24:17,994 There will be difficulties. I expect you to overcome them. 406 00:24:18,080 --> 00:24:19,149 And you? 407 00:24:21,480 --> 00:24:23,471 I shall return to the cruiser. 408 00:24:39,640 --> 00:24:41,676 (DEVICE CONTINUES HUMMING) 409 00:24:43,880 --> 00:24:45,518 (WIND HOWLING) 410 00:24:56,960 --> 00:24:59,155 Cally, bring me up, quickly. 411 00:25:06,000 --> 00:25:08,070 - What happened? - Still no contact with Tarrant? 412 00:25:08,160 --> 00:25:10,594 - Nothing. - Keep trying, Servalan is down there. 413 00:25:10,680 --> 00:25:12,398 - And a patrol. - Why? 414 00:25:12,480 --> 00:25:15,040 Ask her, but something big is happening. 415 00:25:15,120 --> 00:25:17,395 Tarrant and Dayna are probably prisoners. 416 00:25:17,480 --> 00:25:19,914 But these Pyroans are supposed to be friendly. 417 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:21,831 That is what I mean. 418 00:25:22,880 --> 00:25:24,438 (DEVICE HUMMING) 419 00:25:30,920 --> 00:25:34,276 This is the place, and this is the time. 420 00:25:50,120 --> 00:25:53,032 We do not come to the surface any more than we have to. 421 00:25:53,120 --> 00:25:56,157 - The air is not very pleasant. - I've noticed. 422 00:26:08,480 --> 00:26:11,278 - You? - I'm afraid so. I had no choice. 423 00:26:11,440 --> 00:26:13,510 If you so much as move an eyelid, you're dead. 424 00:26:15,040 --> 00:26:17,076 Have you got the bracelets? 425 00:26:26,560 --> 00:26:28,835 - Four? - They were recruiting. 426 00:26:29,480 --> 00:26:31,789 You weren't quite what we had in mind. 427 00:26:32,040 --> 00:26:35,476 Computers confirm that we are clear of the planet's detectors... 428 00:26:35,560 --> 00:26:37,391 and screened from the Liberator's detectors... 429 00:26:37,480 --> 00:26:39,357 by the planet itself. 430 00:26:39,440 --> 00:26:42,750 We are maintaining relative orbital position as instructed. 431 00:26:43,360 --> 00:26:44,793 Where is the battle fleet? 432 00:26:45,120 --> 00:26:49,272 Battle fleet is holding at 9-8-6, Grid 4, awaiting instructions. 433 00:26:49,720 --> 00:26:52,837 Good. Patch me in to the battle fleet commander. 434 00:26:53,040 --> 00:26:54,871 Command frequency is open. 435 00:26:59,280 --> 00:27:03,159 This is Servalan calling Federation battle fleet commander. 436 00:27:03,760 --> 00:27:06,228 - Battle Commander. - Your position is confirmed. 437 00:27:06,320 --> 00:27:08,595 Maintain until further instructions. 438 00:27:09,280 --> 00:27:10,713 Very well, Madam President. 439 00:27:10,800 --> 00:27:13,837 But I would remind you I do have fuel problems. 440 00:27:13,920 --> 00:27:16,036 Can you bring me nearer to the objective? 441 00:27:16,520 --> 00:27:19,114 We cannot risk them detecting your presence. 442 00:27:19,200 --> 00:27:23,193 Hold position until advised. It won't be long, Commander. 443 00:27:24,360 --> 00:27:25,475 Out. 444 00:27:27,960 --> 00:27:30,190 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 445 00:27:42,600 --> 00:27:46,036 - Why are you doing this? - As I told you, I have no choice. 446 00:27:46,120 --> 00:27:48,350 - I suppose you're going to kill us? - Yes. 447 00:27:48,440 --> 00:27:51,750 So much for your principles. All that was just talk, was it? 448 00:27:51,840 --> 00:27:55,037 No killing. They will remain with me. 449 00:27:55,520 --> 00:27:57,397 You know what to do. Do it. 450 00:27:57,480 --> 00:28:01,758 - My orders were to... - Do it, or I alert the Liberator. I mean it. 451 00:28:03,720 --> 00:28:07,110 Very well, you can argue it out with Servalan. Come. 452 00:28:12,640 --> 00:28:15,632 Signal from the planet Obsidian on channel 4. 453 00:28:17,240 --> 00:28:18,639 Mori here. 454 00:28:18,720 --> 00:28:22,429 First stage of operation accomplished. Second stage begins now. 455 00:28:23,120 --> 00:28:25,998 Very well. We'll begin approach now. 456 00:28:26,080 --> 00:28:28,514 Estimate units will be in firing range... 457 00:28:28,600 --> 00:28:33,435 in approximately 7 minutes, 40 seconds from... now. 458 00:28:34,640 --> 00:28:38,269 Zen, have the detectors registered any firing on the planet surface? 459 00:28:38,360 --> 00:28:39,395 Negative. 460 00:28:39,480 --> 00:28:43,189 Is there any weaponry activity registering on Obsidian? 461 00:28:43,600 --> 00:28:45,079 Negative. 462 00:28:45,760 --> 00:28:48,911 None whatsoever? Run the scan again. 463 00:28:51,040 --> 00:28:54,510 Scan completed. Data is confirmed. 464 00:28:55,200 --> 00:28:58,112 The Liberator's present geostationary orbit... 465 00:28:58,200 --> 00:28:59,838 makes the far side of the planet... 466 00:28:59,920 --> 00:29:01,911 permanently inaccessible to the detectors. 467 00:29:03,040 --> 00:29:07,397 Data therefore refers to approximately half the planetary surface only. 468 00:29:07,880 --> 00:29:09,438 I am aware of that. 469 00:29:10,000 --> 00:29:12,753 Tarrant, Dayna, respond please. 470 00:29:14,720 --> 00:29:16,153 You're wasting your time. 471 00:29:16,240 --> 00:29:17,992 The friendly hostiles must have eaten them. 472 00:29:18,080 --> 00:29:21,072 I'm not joking. There's been cannibalism on some of the planets. 473 00:29:21,160 --> 00:29:23,958 (TARRANT) Teleport. 474 00:29:24,040 --> 00:29:25,439 Tarrant? 475 00:29:27,280 --> 00:29:29,271 - Tarrant? - It's them. 476 00:29:30,280 --> 00:29:32,396 - I don't know. - What's the matter? 477 00:29:33,000 --> 00:29:35,560 - I don't know. Something's wrong. - Of course. 478 00:29:35,640 --> 00:29:37,198 They're in trouble. Bring them up. 479 00:29:37,280 --> 00:29:38,349 (TELEPORT HUMS) 480 00:29:42,560 --> 00:29:45,950 Zen, there were three major battles in this sector during the Galactic War. 481 00:29:46,040 --> 00:29:48,554 - Is that correct? - That is correct. 482 00:29:49,600 --> 00:29:54,310 Did either side land survivors or damaged ships... 483 00:29:54,400 --> 00:29:56,356 on the surface of the planet Obsidian? 484 00:29:56,720 --> 00:29:59,712 Available data suggests that they did not. 485 00:29:59,800 --> 00:30:01,358 That's what I thought. 486 00:30:02,080 --> 00:30:05,868 Zen, do you have any information as to any neutral status... 487 00:30:05,960 --> 00:30:08,269 accorded the planet Obsidian? 488 00:30:08,360 --> 00:30:11,989 No official neutral status was accorded the planet Obsidian. 489 00:30:12,600 --> 00:30:15,239 Then what have they got that protects them? 490 00:30:18,520 --> 00:30:19,794 Information. 491 00:30:19,880 --> 00:30:23,634 Medium-range detectors indicate eight Federation cruisers... 492 00:30:23,720 --> 00:30:27,190 approaching at attack speed from orbital blind-side. 493 00:30:27,880 --> 00:30:29,393 (MONITOR BEEPING) 494 00:30:29,480 --> 00:30:30,469 We're under attack! 495 00:30:30,560 --> 00:30:32,198 - Quick of you to notice. - Who are you? 496 00:30:32,280 --> 00:30:34,236 The winner and new champion. That's enough. 497 00:30:34,320 --> 00:30:36,038 - We are under attack! - I know! 498 00:30:36,120 --> 00:30:39,078 - That means you are under attack! - Who's operating this ship? 499 00:30:39,360 --> 00:30:41,874 - Put them on main screen. - Confirmed. 500 00:30:45,120 --> 00:30:47,918 - Speed of approach? - Time distort eight. 501 00:30:48,000 --> 00:30:50,468 How long before they reach their attack range? 502 00:30:50,560 --> 00:30:51,834 Two minutes. 503 00:30:52,440 --> 00:30:55,876 Put up the radiation flare shields. Clear the main blasters for firing. 504 00:30:55,960 --> 00:30:58,076 Main blasters are cleared for firing. 505 00:30:58,160 --> 00:31:00,958 - Battle and navigation computers on line. - Confirmed. 506 00:31:01,040 --> 00:31:04,237 Compute an initial evasion course to take the flank ship in Delta 7... 507 00:31:04,320 --> 00:31:06,231 out of line and into strike range. 508 00:31:06,480 --> 00:31:10,837 - Grid 1-0-4, standard by 6. - Execute. 509 00:31:11,040 --> 00:31:12,189 (LOUD WHIRRING) 510 00:31:12,280 --> 00:31:15,431 - Stand by the force wall. - Confirmed. 511 00:31:15,600 --> 00:31:17,431 (BEEPING INTENSIFIES) 512 00:31:21,480 --> 00:31:23,789 Avon, please listen to me. 513 00:31:24,760 --> 00:31:26,557 Cally, Vila, where are you? 514 00:31:28,480 --> 00:31:29,833 Fire main blasters. 515 00:31:37,920 --> 00:31:40,070 Servalan, I have a ship destroyed. 516 00:31:41,320 --> 00:31:45,359 - Do I continue the attack? - Yes, but do exactly as instructed. 517 00:31:45,960 --> 00:31:49,316 I repeat, do not deviate from your instructions. 518 00:31:49,400 --> 00:31:51,311 Will comply. Out. 519 00:31:51,680 --> 00:31:54,956 (CALLY) Avon, listen. The enemy are on board. 520 00:31:55,280 --> 00:31:57,111 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 521 00:31:58,240 --> 00:31:59,832 Are they maintaining formation? 522 00:31:59,920 --> 00:32:01,273 (ZEN) Affirmative. 523 00:32:01,360 --> 00:32:02,918 When will they be in range? 524 00:32:03,000 --> 00:32:06,470 They have been in range for 1 minute, 8 seconds. 525 00:32:06,560 --> 00:32:08,198 Then why aren't they firing? 526 00:32:08,280 --> 00:32:10,874 Plasma bolt launched and running. 527 00:32:10,960 --> 00:32:13,554 Should have kept my mouth shut. How many bolts? 528 00:32:13,640 --> 00:32:16,200 One only, running true. 529 00:32:16,560 --> 00:32:18,755 Five seconds to strike. 530 00:32:18,840 --> 00:32:20,796 Activate the force wall. 531 00:32:20,880 --> 00:32:21,392 (EXPLOSION) 532 00:32:27,480 --> 00:32:30,711 - Are they all in range? - All hostiles are in range. 533 00:32:30,800 --> 00:32:32,438 Then why aren't they all firing? 534 00:32:32,520 --> 00:32:35,717 Battle computers can offer no explanation. 535 00:32:35,800 --> 00:32:38,075 They must be holding back for a concerted effort. 536 00:32:38,160 --> 00:32:40,355 - They are all going to fire at once. - Wrong. 537 00:32:40,440 --> 00:32:42,192 If they did that, it would destroy the ship... 538 00:32:42,280 --> 00:32:44,316 and we don't want that, do we, Avon? 539 00:32:44,400 --> 00:32:46,436 That battle command is coming in to corner you... 540 00:32:46,520 --> 00:32:48,317 and if you don't let him, I'll kill you. 541 00:32:49,560 --> 00:32:51,676 (CALLY) Avon, there are three of them. 542 00:32:52,120 --> 00:32:54,873 - What do you want? - To get away from that control panel. 543 00:32:55,880 --> 00:32:58,872 Battle fleet, seven elements, closing fast. 544 00:32:59,680 --> 00:33:02,274 - They will ram us. - No, they won't. 545 00:33:02,760 --> 00:33:04,352 Where's your open channel? 546 00:33:04,440 --> 00:33:05,475 (BEEPING) 547 00:33:05,560 --> 00:33:07,357 This is Commander Mori. 548 00:33:07,440 --> 00:33:10,796 I have taken control of the Liberator. Do not fire. 549 00:33:11,360 --> 00:33:14,830 (SERVALAN) Message received. Battle fleet, withhold action. 550 00:33:15,440 --> 00:33:17,032 (ORAC HUMMING) 551 00:33:22,280 --> 00:33:26,353 - Servalan's people, aren't you? - I ask the questions. 552 00:33:31,640 --> 00:33:36,668 So, this is your magic computer. Orac, isn't it? 553 00:33:37,080 --> 00:33:39,833 I assume your use of the word magic... 554 00:33:39,920 --> 00:33:42,309 means that I am incomprehensible to you. 555 00:33:42,400 --> 00:33:46,393 While that may well be the case, your use of the word is inappropriate. 556 00:33:46,480 --> 00:33:47,595 What? 557 00:33:47,680 --> 00:33:50,399 Your use of the word "magic" is inappropriate. 558 00:33:50,920 --> 00:33:53,673 I am simply the sum of the thousands of data stores... 559 00:33:53,760 --> 00:33:55,432 which are available to me. 560 00:33:56,760 --> 00:33:59,513 - Impressive. - Yes, he's very efficient... 561 00:33:59,800 --> 00:34:01,756 but then, so is the whole ship. 562 00:34:02,240 --> 00:34:05,869 The greatest single factor is our armament... 563 00:34:05,960 --> 00:34:09,236 together with our main computer, Zen. 564 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:13,231 As targets bear, main blasters will fire. 565 00:34:13,320 --> 00:34:15,959 (AVON) 9-0, full thrust. (ZEN) Confirmed. 566 00:34:16,280 --> 00:34:18,157 (GRIPPING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 567 00:34:20,240 --> 00:34:21,593 (EXPLOSION) 568 00:34:23,360 --> 00:34:24,918 (ALARM BEEPING) 569 00:34:33,440 --> 00:34:35,078 They'll blast us. 570 00:34:37,920 --> 00:34:39,273 Grab that. 571 00:34:40,880 --> 00:34:42,950 Come on, get out of this. 572 00:34:43,840 --> 00:34:45,910 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 573 00:34:46,600 --> 00:34:48,989 Targets bearing 1-0. 574 00:35:03,400 --> 00:35:05,197 Teleport us down. 575 00:35:07,840 --> 00:35:09,193 Get up. 576 00:35:10,240 --> 00:35:12,629 - Teleport us down. - All right. 577 00:35:13,600 --> 00:35:14,999 (CALLY) Vila, no. 578 00:35:16,320 --> 00:35:19,437 Be reasonable, Cally, you'll be safer down there. 579 00:35:19,520 --> 00:35:20,794 Come on. 580 00:35:21,400 --> 00:35:22,753 (ALARM CONTINUES BEEPING) 581 00:35:23,600 --> 00:35:25,477 Teleport, now. 582 00:35:25,560 --> 00:35:26,709 (TELEPORT HUMS) 583 00:35:29,680 --> 00:35:31,159 I just hope I was right. 584 00:35:33,960 --> 00:35:36,793 Two plasma bolts struck midsection. 585 00:35:36,880 --> 00:35:39,155 Force wall was not penetrated. 586 00:35:39,240 --> 00:35:41,993 Target bearing 1-5- 1. 587 00:35:47,000 --> 00:35:49,798 Commander to Servalan. I am breaking off the attack. 588 00:35:50,400 --> 00:35:53,437 - What has gone wrong? - Liberator is still firing. 589 00:35:53,520 --> 00:35:55,715 I'm retreating out of range. 590 00:35:55,800 --> 00:35:58,234 All ships take evasion course. 591 00:35:58,640 --> 00:36:01,108 I repeat, all ships disengage. 592 00:36:03,080 --> 00:36:05,514 This is Servalan calling Commander Mori. 593 00:36:05,600 --> 00:36:07,318 Are you still on the Liberator? 594 00:36:08,800 --> 00:36:11,758 Servalan calling Commander Mori on open channel. 595 00:36:11,840 --> 00:36:14,673 Are you on the Liberator? Reply. 596 00:36:16,640 --> 00:36:19,632 No, he isn't, but I am. What can I do for you, Servalan? 597 00:36:19,720 --> 00:36:23,190 Vila, are you in command of the Liberator? 598 00:36:23,280 --> 00:36:27,068 For your information, Madam President, we are all here, ready and waiting. 599 00:36:27,160 --> 00:36:29,355 I think I can see you on the screen. 600 00:36:29,440 --> 00:36:32,238 Yes, I know exactly where you are. 601 00:36:32,320 --> 00:36:34,834 You are at grid reference 1-3-7-0. 602 00:36:34,920 --> 00:36:36,399 Better start running. 603 00:36:37,800 --> 00:36:39,119 Where does it hurt? 604 00:36:43,440 --> 00:36:44,953 Eight ships. 605 00:36:45,600 --> 00:36:47,113 Picked men. 606 00:36:49,040 --> 00:36:52,919 Course for Space Command headquarters. Speed time distort ten. 607 00:36:53,000 --> 00:36:55,036 Course computed and laid in. 608 00:36:55,120 --> 00:36:57,350 Speed, time distort ten. 609 00:36:58,560 --> 00:37:01,597 Without that ship, we've lost a strategic advantage. 610 00:37:04,120 --> 00:37:07,715 - Madam? - But no one else has gained it. 611 00:37:09,080 --> 00:37:12,470 Without Blake, the Liberator's no immediate threat to our plans. 612 00:37:12,920 --> 00:37:14,672 No, Madam President. 613 00:37:15,400 --> 00:37:18,039 Well, the crew have no political ambitions. 614 00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:20,391 They are merely criminals. 615 00:37:21,480 --> 00:37:23,072 So they'll keep. 616 00:37:27,600 --> 00:37:31,036 Until the rule of law has been restored. 617 00:37:32,840 --> 00:37:36,230 Until my rule of law... 618 00:37:37,240 --> 00:37:38,673 has been restored. 619 00:37:40,640 --> 00:37:42,710 - What's happening? - All gone. 620 00:37:43,360 --> 00:37:45,555 - Orac? - Gone as well. 621 00:37:46,280 --> 00:37:48,510 - Cheers. - The battle fleet? 622 00:37:48,880 --> 00:37:51,030 Ran away. I expect they'll be back. 623 00:37:51,800 --> 00:37:54,519 - Cally? - They took her when they took Orac. 624 00:37:55,440 --> 00:37:56,555 A mess. 625 00:37:57,320 --> 00:37:59,834 Never mind. We're still here. 626 00:38:02,320 --> 00:38:03,992 It's not serious. 627 00:38:04,080 --> 00:38:06,958 The pad will take care of it, if you don't fiddle with it. 628 00:38:08,280 --> 00:38:11,556 - You did very well there, I must say. - Must you? 629 00:38:12,800 --> 00:38:17,510 Here, go on. Adrenalin and soma. It's very relaxing. 630 00:38:17,600 --> 00:38:18,999 No, thanks. 631 00:38:21,360 --> 00:38:24,909 - I need my wits about me. - Lf you say so. 632 00:38:26,160 --> 00:38:27,912 So, no battle fleet. 633 00:38:28,280 --> 00:38:30,316 - They'll be back. - How do you know? 634 00:38:30,400 --> 00:38:32,516 You're not the only one who wants Obsidian. 635 00:38:32,600 --> 00:38:34,909 Servalan will regroup and rearm. 636 00:38:35,200 --> 00:38:37,350 You made a mistake, Bershar. 637 00:38:37,440 --> 00:38:40,432 - You backed Servalan and you lost. - Not yet. 638 00:38:41,160 --> 00:38:42,991 You know what Servalan is. 639 00:38:44,280 --> 00:38:47,078 And are you any better? Out of my way. 640 00:38:49,120 --> 00:38:52,635 - You are not going anywhere, my son. - Let me go. 641 00:38:52,720 --> 00:38:56,156 You somehow overcame your peaceful conditioning. 642 00:38:59,400 --> 00:39:03,552 When you were a child, the therapists said that you were at risk. 643 00:39:05,160 --> 00:39:07,435 I welcomed this possibility... 644 00:39:07,800 --> 00:39:09,916 because I needed, I thought... 645 00:39:10,120 --> 00:39:13,749 one man who could think aggressively like my enemies. 646 00:39:14,000 --> 00:39:16,275 I have not renounced the theory of peace. 647 00:39:16,560 --> 00:39:18,710 Servalan is more powerful than these people. 648 00:39:18,800 --> 00:39:22,395 Tomorrow or the next day they will go and Servalan will be back with her fleet. 649 00:39:22,720 --> 00:39:24,517 Guided here again by you, no doubt. 650 00:39:25,040 --> 00:39:27,076 It is very plain what has happened, Hower. 651 00:39:27,160 --> 00:39:29,549 My choice was to make Servalan our ally. 652 00:39:29,720 --> 00:39:32,632 I never took these people seriously. Nor should you, Father. 653 00:39:32,720 --> 00:39:35,188 - I don't want to die. - You have taken the vow. 654 00:39:35,360 --> 00:39:38,511 What choice did I have? What choice have any of us had? 655 00:39:38,600 --> 00:39:40,795 You've turned us all into peace puppets. 656 00:39:40,880 --> 00:39:43,474 We're at anybody's mercy, and Servalan will return. 657 00:39:43,560 --> 00:39:45,835 Then the vow will be put into effect. 658 00:39:46,440 --> 00:39:49,079 You're mad. You're all mad. 659 00:39:49,960 --> 00:39:52,190 There's no way of keeping the vandals out. 660 00:39:52,280 --> 00:39:54,874 We must defend ourselves or we'll die, all of us. 661 00:39:54,960 --> 00:39:58,111 I don't want to die, not for a stupid ideal that can never work. 662 00:39:58,200 --> 00:40:00,919 Homo sapiens cannot be changed, don't you understand that? 663 00:40:01,120 --> 00:40:06,274 - My son, the animal rules you! - No, Father, for pity's sake. 664 00:40:20,240 --> 00:40:21,832 Before you ask... 665 00:40:22,880 --> 00:40:24,711 it was a lethal dose. 666 00:40:26,440 --> 00:40:30,149 You heard what he said. Servalan will be back. 667 00:40:32,840 --> 00:40:34,353 Release them. 668 00:40:37,760 --> 00:40:39,830 Give them their bracelets. 669 00:40:43,360 --> 00:40:44,918 You are free to go. 670 00:40:45,000 --> 00:40:48,390 If you stay any longer, you will be in danger. Come. 671 00:40:53,840 --> 00:40:56,070 What is this vow you spoke of? 672 00:40:57,040 --> 00:40:59,600 We are all dying, very slowly. 673 00:41:00,880 --> 00:41:04,793 The whole planet is contaminated with radioactive fallout. 674 00:41:04,880 --> 00:41:06,791 But you've had no wars here. 675 00:41:08,320 --> 00:41:11,995 There is a nuclear device buried deep in the heart of the planet. 676 00:41:12,360 --> 00:41:15,113 One touch of that button and it blows. 677 00:41:15,560 --> 00:41:18,154 - You'd never do that. - Yes, we would. 678 00:41:18,840 --> 00:41:22,628 We warned the Federation of it, and we warned Servalan of it. 679 00:41:22,720 --> 00:41:25,234 How do you think we survived the war? 680 00:41:25,320 --> 00:41:27,834 We warned any fleet that landed... 681 00:41:27,920 --> 00:41:30,559 that we'd blow them up and ourselves with it. 682 00:41:31,120 --> 00:41:34,112 - So they never landed. - But you'd never do it. 683 00:41:35,000 --> 00:41:38,072 We would. It is the truth we live by. 684 00:41:38,640 --> 00:41:40,915 But this radioactive fallout, why? 685 00:41:41,000 --> 00:41:43,912 The device in the core of the planet, is it seeping, defective? 686 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:47,754 Is that why you are all dying? Is the volcano spraying it out? 687 00:41:47,840 --> 00:41:49,432 No more questions. 688 00:41:50,520 --> 00:41:52,431 You must go while you can. 689 00:41:55,280 --> 00:41:57,555 Goodbye, and good luck. 690 00:42:03,120 --> 00:42:04,872 My son was wrong. 691 00:42:05,760 --> 00:42:07,671 There must be peace. 692 00:42:12,720 --> 00:42:14,756 What now? Back to the ship? 693 00:42:14,840 --> 00:42:16,910 If we've still got a ship to go back to. 694 00:42:17,840 --> 00:42:19,512 Tarrant to Liberator. 695 00:42:23,240 --> 00:42:25,470 - Yes, are you all right? - Yes, are you? 696 00:42:25,560 --> 00:42:27,152 Not really, we took some heavy shots. 697 00:42:27,240 --> 00:42:30,550 Our steering control unit is damaged and the energy banks almost exhausted. 698 00:42:30,640 --> 00:42:32,153 Zen got a little over enthusiastic. 699 00:42:32,640 --> 00:42:35,313 My information is that the battle fleet will be back... 700 00:42:35,400 --> 00:42:37,391 probably reinforced, possibly very soon. 701 00:42:37,480 --> 00:42:39,118 Are you in a position to take them on? 702 00:42:39,200 --> 00:42:41,714 I will be very lucky to be in a position to run. 703 00:42:41,800 --> 00:42:44,439 Suggest you come back aboard immediately, except... 704 00:42:44,520 --> 00:42:45,589 Yes, what? 705 00:42:45,680 --> 00:42:48,717 The Federation commandos got Orac and Cally. 706 00:42:49,200 --> 00:42:50,599 Where did they teleport? 707 00:42:50,680 --> 00:42:53,558 About two miles due north of your present position. 708 00:42:54,040 --> 00:42:55,871 That brings us near the volcano. 709 00:42:56,240 --> 00:42:57,673 What do you want to do? 710 00:42:58,360 --> 00:43:00,112 We'll look for them. 711 00:43:00,800 --> 00:43:02,597 All right, but you haven't much time. 712 00:43:02,680 --> 00:43:04,557 If you are not back here in an hour... 713 00:43:04,640 --> 00:43:08,110 I shall have to consider the safety of the Liberator as the first priority. 714 00:43:08,200 --> 00:43:10,839 - Do you understand me? - Yes, I do. 715 00:43:11,680 --> 00:43:14,035 - One hour. - Let's move. 716 00:43:26,600 --> 00:43:28,352 (LOUD RUMBLING) 717 00:43:32,240 --> 00:43:34,549 I hope Hower's wrong about Homo sapiens. 718 00:43:42,400 --> 00:43:44,470 I don't know why we brought you. 719 00:43:45,040 --> 00:43:47,508 I'm useful as a hostage, aren't I? 720 00:43:49,720 --> 00:43:52,234 If the Pyroans get you, you'll be killed. 721 00:43:52,320 --> 00:43:55,118 They wouldn't kill us, they wouldn't kill anybody. 722 00:43:55,480 --> 00:43:58,313 Besides, no one's gonna come this close to that. 723 00:43:59,600 --> 00:44:03,195 We know that Servalan is coming with more reinforcements. 724 00:44:03,280 --> 00:44:05,874 We know that we're safe here until she does. 725 00:44:05,960 --> 00:44:08,758 We also know we'll get at least a million credits from her... 726 00:44:08,840 --> 00:44:10,159 for this little toy. 727 00:44:11,400 --> 00:44:12,799 So, Orac... 728 00:44:14,040 --> 00:44:15,758 I'm talking to you. 729 00:44:16,680 --> 00:44:19,353 If you can provide Servalan with a flight path... 730 00:44:19,440 --> 00:44:22,113 that evades the long-range detectors on this planet... 731 00:44:22,200 --> 00:44:24,794 that will come in very useful. Could you do that? 732 00:44:24,880 --> 00:44:27,758 I have access to the necessary data banks. 733 00:44:28,040 --> 00:44:29,917 It is really quite simple. 734 00:44:30,240 --> 00:44:34,392 If an attacking force comes in at 0-3-7 degrees approach... 735 00:44:34,480 --> 00:44:37,199 they will find the blind spot in the detectors... 736 00:44:37,280 --> 00:44:40,158 and thence can use tactical missiles with impunity. 737 00:44:42,040 --> 00:44:44,110 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 738 00:44:46,280 --> 00:44:48,032 If you come in at that approach... 739 00:44:48,120 --> 00:44:52,477 you will find no detectors to pick you up and no opposition. 740 00:44:53,800 --> 00:44:55,199 Excellent. 741 00:44:55,880 --> 00:44:58,633 We will regroup immediately and approach on that bearing. 742 00:44:58,720 --> 00:45:00,119 Right. 743 00:45:00,200 --> 00:45:02,668 - And don't forget us. - How could I? 744 00:45:03,840 --> 00:45:05,432 You have Orac. 745 00:45:07,240 --> 00:45:10,710 - Battle Fleet Commander, you heard that. - Yes. 746 00:45:11,840 --> 00:45:15,674 I think it's time we tested the determination of the Pyroans. 747 00:45:15,760 --> 00:45:17,113 I agree. 748 00:45:17,520 --> 00:45:19,954 Use limited tactical missiles. 749 00:45:20,840 --> 00:45:23,718 You should get a 90% kill on the first strike. 750 00:45:24,200 --> 00:45:27,795 Thank you for the honour. We will not fail this time. 751 00:45:28,520 --> 00:45:30,272 What about the Liberator? 752 00:45:30,360 --> 00:45:33,670 Is it damaged beyond possibility of repair in the time? 753 00:45:34,240 --> 00:45:37,676 We can destroy it for you, Servalan. 754 00:45:38,320 --> 00:45:39,355 No. 755 00:45:41,520 --> 00:45:42,873 Yes. 756 00:45:45,720 --> 00:45:49,679 Destroy it, Commander. Destroy it completely. 757 00:45:50,520 --> 00:45:54,308 Zen, correction 13-27 on steering calculation. 758 00:45:54,400 --> 00:45:56,038 Is function restored yet? 759 00:45:56,120 --> 00:45:58,793 Auto repair systems are still operating. 760 00:45:58,880 --> 00:46:02,668 - What is the state of the energy banks? - One-fifth of capacity only. 761 00:46:02,920 --> 00:46:05,036 Using emergency booster, can I set a course? 762 00:46:05,120 --> 00:46:07,918 - Negative information. - All right. 763 00:46:08,000 --> 00:46:09,956 That means I have to take a chance. 764 00:46:10,040 --> 00:46:13,430 Zen, put all emergency circuits into action. 765 00:46:16,560 --> 00:46:18,232 Zen, do you hear me? 766 00:46:18,320 --> 00:46:21,118 Put all emergency circuits into action. 767 00:46:21,200 --> 00:46:24,351 Emergency circuits are not yet available. 768 00:46:27,400 --> 00:46:28,389 (RUMBLING) 769 00:46:28,480 --> 00:46:29,993 What's that? 770 00:46:34,320 --> 00:46:35,389 (VOLCANO RUMBLING) 771 00:46:35,480 --> 00:46:36,959 I thought I heard someone. 772 00:46:39,240 --> 00:46:42,516 Come on, or we'll have no room to manoeuvre. Outside. 773 00:46:48,040 --> 00:46:50,952 By the rim. They're waiting by the rim. 774 00:46:53,080 --> 00:46:55,036 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 775 00:47:01,840 --> 00:47:03,319 (CALLY) By the rim. 776 00:47:04,240 --> 00:47:05,559 By the rim. 777 00:47:06,040 --> 00:47:08,713 - Is this it? - Around here, yes. 778 00:47:10,600 --> 00:47:12,591 They can't last long in this heat. 779 00:47:12,680 --> 00:47:15,478 They can if coming out means they're dead. Come on. 780 00:47:15,560 --> 00:47:17,630 - Just a minute. - By the rim. 781 00:47:17,720 --> 00:47:20,473 - I can hear something, a voice. - No, it's the heat. 782 00:47:20,560 --> 00:47:22,949 - No, can't you hear it? - Not a thing. 783 00:47:23,040 --> 00:47:25,554 I can. Maybe it's in my mind. 784 00:47:26,400 --> 00:47:29,437 - Cally? - What does it say, this voice? 785 00:47:31,600 --> 00:47:33,556 It says to go forward, there. 786 00:47:33,640 --> 00:47:35,949 - By the rim. - That's towards the centre of the volcano. 787 00:47:36,040 --> 00:47:38,759 To the rim. That's what the voice says. 788 00:47:40,520 --> 00:47:42,272 All right, that's what we'll do. 789 00:47:47,600 --> 00:47:49,636 Look out, to your left. 790 00:47:51,520 --> 00:47:52,953 (TARRANT EXCLAIMS IN PAIN) 791 00:47:55,760 --> 00:47:58,069 - Are you all right? - Don't mind me, get them. 792 00:47:58,160 --> 00:47:59,309 Right. 793 00:48:01,200 --> 00:48:02,952 You only had to ask. 794 00:48:21,680 --> 00:48:23,033 Cally? 795 00:48:23,840 --> 00:48:25,114 Are you there? 796 00:48:32,560 --> 00:48:35,199 I get an eerie feeling every time Orac does that. 797 00:48:35,280 --> 00:48:37,032 You're just in time, we've company coming. 798 00:48:37,120 --> 00:48:37,518 What? 799 00:48:37,600 --> 00:48:39,397 The battle fleet's been moving for two minutes. 800 00:48:39,560 --> 00:48:41,790 - Why aren't we moving? - Because we can't. 801 00:48:47,280 --> 00:48:48,998 Zen, flight status? 802 00:48:49,080 --> 00:48:51,878 The energy banks still require two minutes... 803 00:48:51,960 --> 00:48:55,270 before power will be available to make navigation speed. 804 00:48:55,360 --> 00:48:58,830 - We'll be dead by then. - One minute, 59 seconds. 805 00:48:58,920 --> 00:49:02,117 - We are sitting here waiting. - We'd better take our combat positions. 806 00:49:02,200 --> 00:49:04,156 Look, one of them is peeling off. 807 00:49:04,520 --> 00:49:07,239 It's the lead ship, it's gonna make an attack on Obsidian. 808 00:49:07,320 --> 00:49:10,073 Voice contact from the planet Obsidian. 809 00:49:10,160 --> 00:49:12,151 Put it on the main speaker. 810 00:49:13,440 --> 00:49:15,510 Hower, calling Liberator. 811 00:49:16,040 --> 00:49:18,156 This is the Liberator, go ahead. 812 00:49:18,840 --> 00:49:22,515 My friends, the Federation have launched an attack. 813 00:49:23,120 --> 00:49:25,315 We do not intend to give in. 814 00:49:25,680 --> 00:49:29,639 We will not be colonised by the Federation or by anybody else. 815 00:49:30,280 --> 00:49:32,748 We will honour our sacred vow. 816 00:49:33,720 --> 00:49:35,676 Withdraw immediately. 817 00:49:36,600 --> 00:49:38,352 We bid you farewell. 818 00:49:38,840 --> 00:49:40,717 What was that about? 819 00:49:40,800 --> 00:49:43,792 - Zen, put up the force wall. - Confirmed. 820 00:50:09,000 --> 00:50:11,753 They did it. They really did it. 821 00:50:12,400 --> 00:50:13,913 Rather than live as slaves. 822 00:50:14,000 --> 00:50:15,956 They were gonna die anyway, remember? 823 00:50:16,040 --> 00:50:18,918 - Servalan's battle fleet's moving away. - Any damaged? 824 00:50:19,000 --> 00:50:21,195 - Hard to tell. - Zen, flight status. 825 00:50:21,320 --> 00:50:24,995 Energy banks are now at the lowest workable capacity. 826 00:50:25,600 --> 00:50:27,431 Well let's go, while we can. 827 00:50:27,520 --> 00:50:31,354 - Execute pre-programmed course. - Confirmed. 828 00:50:31,440 --> 00:50:34,591 - I didn't believe they'd do it. - Neither did Servalan. 829 00:50:35,040 --> 00:50:36,359 She just didn't care. 830 00:50:36,440 --> 00:50:39,079 Her options were to take it or to destroy it. 831 00:50:39,160 --> 00:50:40,912 Either way, she won. 832 00:50:41,520 --> 00:50:45,308 I don't think so. 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