1 00:00:33,280 --> 00:00:36,477 (THEME MUSIC) 2 00:01:12,840 --> 00:01:14,831 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 3 00:01:15,560 --> 00:01:17,551 - Could you get it on visual? - Not a chance. 4 00:01:17,640 --> 00:01:20,473 Anyway, it's not an "it", but a "them", there's two of them. 5 00:01:20,560 --> 00:01:22,630 - The readings are the same? - Same type of ship. 6 00:01:22,720 --> 00:01:26,030 It's our orbit pattern that threw me. Our scanners see one at a time... 7 00:01:26,120 --> 00:01:28,839 and we can't get either on visual because we're in the permanent dark side. 8 00:01:28,920 --> 00:01:30,148 Confirm that, Zen. 9 00:01:30,240 --> 00:01:32,390 The pattern is mathematically possible... 10 00:01:32,480 --> 00:01:35,313 but can't be confirmed without an independent point of scan. 11 00:01:35,400 --> 00:01:37,709 Okay, Zen, we've read the same manuals. 12 00:01:37,800 --> 00:01:39,358 It's an old Federation manoeuvre. 13 00:01:39,440 --> 00:01:42,876 Unimaginative, but so's a punch in the mouth. We don't need either. 14 00:01:42,960 --> 00:01:45,315 At least it tells us who sent them. 15 00:01:45,560 --> 00:01:46,993 Servalan. 16 00:01:47,280 --> 00:01:49,077 Avon, Vila, respond please. 17 00:01:50,520 --> 00:01:53,034 - Nothing. - Keep trying, we're running out of time. 18 00:01:53,120 --> 00:01:57,079 Avon, Vila, respond please. I'm sure they can hear us. 19 00:01:58,080 --> 00:02:01,959 Avon, there are two hostile spacecraft in close scan range. 20 00:02:02,040 --> 00:02:03,871 Request teleport now, please. 21 00:02:03,960 --> 00:02:05,951 And number three is out there somewhere. 22 00:02:06,040 --> 00:02:08,952 Dayna, you'd better run a check on energy banks and force wall. 23 00:02:09,040 --> 00:02:11,190 - Prepare for combat! - We stay and fight? 24 00:02:11,280 --> 00:02:13,430 With those two down there, what else can we do? 25 00:02:13,520 --> 00:02:14,714 Avon, this is priority. 26 00:02:14,920 --> 00:02:17,514 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 27 00:02:18,000 --> 00:02:21,913 What is Tarrant doing? He can run, or he can attack, but he does neither. 28 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:24,230 Madam President, if I might make a suggestion. 29 00:02:24,320 --> 00:02:26,117 Assault Leader 1, status check. 30 00:02:26,200 --> 00:02:28,430 Maintaining contraxial orbit with Leader 2. 31 00:02:28,520 --> 00:02:31,159 Report Liberator detector scans operative. 32 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:32,753 He knows they're there. 33 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:36,196 - Lf I might suggest... - Assault Leader 3, status check. 34 00:02:36,280 --> 00:02:40,193 Holding eclipse pattern with Leader 1. We're sustaining high energy loss. 35 00:02:40,280 --> 00:02:41,599 It's a dangerous manoeuvre. 36 00:02:41,680 --> 00:02:43,636 - Request we attack immediately. - No, wait. 37 00:02:43,720 --> 00:02:44,755 Madam President! 38 00:02:44,840 --> 00:02:46,990 He's eclipsed, so Tarrant can't know he's there. 39 00:02:47,080 --> 00:02:48,433 But he suspects, he's no fool. 40 00:02:48,520 --> 00:02:50,875 Madam President, I must counsel that you attack now. 41 00:02:50,960 --> 00:02:53,679 No, this time, we get it right. 42 00:02:53,760 --> 00:02:57,389 But if only for the sake of your position, your esteem. 43 00:02:58,880 --> 00:03:00,154 My what? 44 00:03:01,240 --> 00:03:03,196 They're talking below decks, Madam. 45 00:03:03,280 --> 00:03:05,669 - I wouldn't repeat it, but... - You will repeat it. 46 00:03:05,760 --> 00:03:08,877 - It's all foolishness, of course, but... - Go on. 47 00:03:11,080 --> 00:03:13,469 They say you're afraid of Tarrant. 48 00:03:13,560 --> 00:03:15,073 Afraid to attack, that is. 49 00:03:15,160 --> 00:03:17,230 But of course, nobody who knows you would ever... 50 00:03:17,320 --> 00:03:20,517 - Who says so? - Chiefly, it's one man... 51 00:03:20,760 --> 00:03:22,876 a worker from the construction grades. 52 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:24,439 An artisan? 53 00:03:24,640 --> 00:03:29,077 He says any fool with three pursuit ships could take the Liberator. 54 00:03:29,240 --> 00:03:30,639 He does? 55 00:03:30,960 --> 00:03:32,632 And what is the name of this... 56 00:03:32,720 --> 00:03:35,792 construction worker whose tactical knowledge... 57 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:40,431 far surpasses that of my battle-tested veteran starship captains? 58 00:03:40,520 --> 00:03:43,034 - They call him Jarvik. - Jarvik. 59 00:03:43,120 --> 00:03:46,476 Interceptor Leader to Control. Request instructions! 60 00:03:46,560 --> 00:03:50,678 Hold position Interceptor Leader and wait for instructions from Assault Leader 1. 61 00:03:50,760 --> 00:03:54,196 We will attack when the Liberator breaks out of Alpha Sector. 62 00:03:54,280 --> 00:03:55,952 Four should do it nicely. 63 00:03:57,240 --> 00:04:01,518 Well, Dastor, I think it's time we had a little strategic counsel. 64 00:04:02,520 --> 00:04:04,795 Bring this Jarvik to me. 65 00:04:04,960 --> 00:04:08,157 Zen, I know the third one's out there somewhere. Can't you find it? 66 00:04:08,240 --> 00:04:11,516 - Sensors report negative scan. - Then the sensors are wrong. 67 00:04:11,600 --> 00:04:14,319 Run a maintenance check. No, hold that. 68 00:04:14,400 --> 00:04:16,595 Give us a parallax scan on the alien craft. 69 00:04:16,680 --> 00:04:21,037 Parallax scan shows another alien craft eclipsed at 500,000 spacials. 70 00:04:21,120 --> 00:04:22,997 - Avon, Vila, respond. - You were right. 71 00:04:23,080 --> 00:04:24,593 Don't sound so surprised. 72 00:04:24,680 --> 00:04:26,557 We're getting something from the planet. 73 00:04:26,640 --> 00:04:28,949 This is Avon. We're ready for teleport. 74 00:04:30,800 --> 00:04:32,631 Zen, how do we get out of here? 75 00:04:32,720 --> 00:04:37,350 Spiral orbit 0-0- 1-4, exit, Alpha 3. 76 00:04:39,040 --> 00:04:41,110 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 77 00:04:44,880 --> 00:04:47,348 - Earth temperatures, you said. - Stop moaning, Vila. 78 00:04:47,440 --> 00:04:50,238 It was freezing! If I'd have known, I'd have taken thermals. 79 00:04:50,320 --> 00:04:52,993 Thirty minutes, you were told. If you'd come back then... 80 00:04:53,080 --> 00:04:55,992 Next time, someone else can carry his gear, 'cause I've had it! 81 00:04:56,080 --> 00:04:59,356 Parabolic orbit 1816, exit Alpha 4. 82 00:04:59,440 --> 00:05:02,637 - It doesn't help when you're stumbling... - Battle computers confirm. 83 00:05:02,720 --> 00:05:04,711 No viable alternatives. 84 00:05:06,240 --> 00:05:07,593 Did you get what you went down there for? 85 00:05:07,680 --> 00:05:08,556 Yes. 86 00:05:08,640 --> 00:05:10,039 Where is it? 87 00:05:11,800 --> 00:05:14,030 - A rock? - Something like that. 88 00:05:14,520 --> 00:05:16,431 - Zen. - Just a minute, Tarrant. 89 00:05:16,680 --> 00:05:18,272 Sorry, Avon, we haven't got time. 90 00:05:18,360 --> 00:05:21,158 No, but we do have a superior spacecraft. 91 00:05:22,400 --> 00:05:25,517 Zen, identify that, if you can. 92 00:05:26,200 --> 00:05:29,237 - The substance is Sopron. - Sopron? Is that all? 93 00:05:29,320 --> 00:05:32,198 - No further information is available. - Analyse it. 94 00:05:32,280 --> 00:05:34,430 - Avon, please. - Just a minute. 95 00:05:34,920 --> 00:05:39,789 Sopron is non-organic, silicon-based, and registers high electronic activity. 96 00:05:39,960 --> 00:05:41,075 Its function? 97 00:05:41,160 --> 00:05:44,789 Its function is that of a capacity-charged brain. 98 00:05:45,880 --> 00:05:47,393 Thank you, Zen. 99 00:05:49,120 --> 00:05:50,872 You can carry on now. 100 00:05:54,840 --> 00:05:57,673 Zen, is the Alpha Sector the only safe way out of here? 101 00:05:57,760 --> 00:06:00,672 - Affirmative. - As I thought. Stand by to break orbit. 102 00:06:02,080 --> 00:06:05,550 (INTENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 103 00:06:10,400 --> 00:06:12,391 Forward sensors report high energy displacement. 104 00:06:12,480 --> 00:06:13,833 I think she's moving. 105 00:06:13,920 --> 00:06:17,196 Yes, Liberator's breaking orbit. Repeat, Liberator is breaking orbit! 106 00:06:17,280 --> 00:06:18,872 Assault Leader 1 to Leader 3. 107 00:06:18,960 --> 00:06:22,270 Your eclipse pattern is broken. Leader 3, you are disclosed. 108 00:06:22,360 --> 00:06:23,918 Hold position, Interceptor Leader. 109 00:06:24,000 --> 00:06:27,276 Assault 3, are you sleeping? Acknowledge disclosure. 110 00:06:27,360 --> 00:06:30,432 - Leader 3. Disclosure confirmed. - Then get in there, fast. 111 00:06:30,520 --> 00:06:33,557 Assault Leader 1. Leader 2 now disclosed and in support. 112 00:06:33,640 --> 00:06:36,438 Alpha Sector is sealed. Repeat, Alpha Sector is sealed. 113 00:06:36,520 --> 00:06:39,159 Then the Liberator is yours, Leader 1. 114 00:06:39,440 --> 00:06:42,637 Audio silence operates. Command Headquarters out. 115 00:06:45,200 --> 00:06:48,112 - Who is this man? - Jarvik, Madam President. 116 00:06:48,400 --> 00:06:50,277 - You requested... - Jarvik? 117 00:06:51,000 --> 00:06:53,434 Of course. Jarvik. 118 00:06:54,480 --> 00:06:57,074 Jarvik, the construction worker. 119 00:06:58,320 --> 00:07:03,235 What was it now? Any fool could take the Liberator with three pursuit ships. 120 00:07:04,400 --> 00:07:07,949 Well, the Liberator will soon be diffusing itself throughout the galaxy... 121 00:07:08,040 --> 00:07:13,672 as so many billion split particles. So, regrettably, we shall never know. 122 00:07:14,560 --> 00:07:16,312 Thanks to the folly of your president... 123 00:07:16,400 --> 00:07:19,278 who with her aides and her technical advisers... 124 00:07:19,640 --> 00:07:22,029 her battle computers and her captains... 125 00:07:22,200 --> 00:07:26,751 extravagantly disposed herself to use four pursuit ships. 126 00:07:27,680 --> 00:07:30,797 And yet any fool could have done it with three. 127 00:07:32,360 --> 00:07:36,114 Perhaps this particular fool will tell her how. 128 00:07:38,560 --> 00:07:42,678 Well? Have you nothing to say to Servalan? 129 00:07:45,520 --> 00:07:48,557 Woman, you're beautiful. 130 00:07:55,440 --> 00:07:59,797 Guards! Take this primitive to the punishment cells! Move! 131 00:08:02,400 --> 00:08:03,549 Guards! 132 00:08:04,760 --> 00:08:07,911 Take him! Will you obey me? 133 00:08:17,200 --> 00:08:20,431 I didn't come here to brawl with the Security Grades. 134 00:08:20,520 --> 00:08:22,954 Leader 2, you are deviating. Re-establish alignment. 135 00:08:23,040 --> 00:08:26,396 Negative, Leader 1. Correct bearing on Liberator is being maintained. 136 00:08:26,480 --> 00:08:28,391 Assault Leaders, you are on open voice. 137 00:08:28,480 --> 00:08:30,516 Madam President, this is Assault Leader 1... 138 00:08:30,600 --> 00:08:33,433 reporting the Liberator's approach course is for Delta Sector. 139 00:08:33,520 --> 00:08:34,748 Repeat, Delta Sector. 140 00:08:34,840 --> 00:08:37,115 Don't be a fool. Liberator must exit through Alpha. 141 00:08:37,200 --> 00:08:40,431 No other course is logical. The computer projections were unanimous. 142 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:41,509 Computer. 143 00:08:41,600 --> 00:08:44,273 Re-check coordinates. Confirm Liberator is in Alpha. 144 00:08:44,360 --> 00:08:46,351 Checks negative. Liberator is in Delta. 145 00:08:46,440 --> 00:08:48,396 But he's an open target in Delta Sector. 146 00:08:48,480 --> 00:08:51,119 We're in Alpha Sector, Madam President. 147 00:08:52,400 --> 00:08:57,520 Abort attack. Repeat, abort attack. 148 00:08:57,680 --> 00:09:02,435 - You see, Tarrant has computers, too. - Of course he does. 149 00:09:02,960 --> 00:09:04,871 And they would have told him the same thing. 150 00:09:04,960 --> 00:09:07,679 The only defensible exit was through Alpha. 151 00:09:07,760 --> 00:09:10,672 So he knew exactly where the trap would be. 152 00:09:11,400 --> 00:09:13,868 You don't know Tarrant, Madam. He's a man. 153 00:09:13,960 --> 00:09:17,191 He thinks and acts like a man, not like a machine. 154 00:09:17,640 --> 00:09:19,676 That's why he's still alive. 155 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:24,233 And you, being a similar man, no doubt, in thought and action... 156 00:09:24,760 --> 00:09:27,194 will know exactly where he's heading now. 157 00:09:27,320 --> 00:09:30,915 Yes. Right now he's heading for the Harvest of Kairos. 158 00:09:31,560 --> 00:09:34,120 - Kairos? - A bit of piracy, we agreed. 159 00:09:34,200 --> 00:09:35,758 Yeah, piracy, not lunacy. 160 00:09:35,840 --> 00:09:37,751 - You said it was a harvest? - And so it is. 161 00:09:37,840 --> 00:09:39,319 Zen, put up Kairos. 162 00:09:40,280 --> 00:09:45,149 Kairos. The fourth planet of the star Xymines in the constellation Lypterion. 163 00:09:45,240 --> 00:09:48,869 - Right in the heart of Federation space. - There isn't a Federation anymore. 164 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:52,077 Tell it to Servalan. They don't take kindly to scrumping on Kairos. 165 00:09:52,160 --> 00:09:55,118 The planet has an orbital revolution of 15 Earth years. 166 00:09:55,200 --> 00:09:59,716 The fertile zone is small, and noted for the sub-organic growth of Kairopan... 167 00:09:59,800 --> 00:10:01,552 a highly-prized crystal, which is gathered... 168 00:10:01,640 --> 00:10:04,598 in the first week following the vernal equinox. 169 00:10:05,080 --> 00:10:07,389 This is known as the Harvest of Kairos. 170 00:10:07,600 --> 00:10:11,354 Just one pocket full. I suppose I could retire to the lakeside of Gardenos... 171 00:10:11,440 --> 00:10:13,749 - and be waited on by those cute, little... - Yes. 172 00:10:13,840 --> 00:10:15,751 What you do with your booty is up to you. 173 00:10:15,840 --> 00:10:16,909 We've got to get it yet. 174 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:20,549 Zen, why does the harvest last only one week? 175 00:10:20,720 --> 00:10:23,871 - No information available. - Speculate. 176 00:10:24,360 --> 00:10:27,830 With the exception of the seven days following the vernal equinox... 177 00:10:27,920 --> 00:10:32,789 the environment is hostile to human life. Possible causes, number 802. 178 00:10:33,040 --> 00:10:35,395 One, infractional radiation levels... 179 00:10:35,480 --> 00:10:37,789 Yes, thank you, Zen. We'll manage without the list. 180 00:10:37,880 --> 00:10:40,917 - What do you think it is? - Your guess is as good as mine. 181 00:10:41,000 --> 00:10:44,879 Fact is, nobody who ever stayed after the first week came back to talk about it. 182 00:10:44,960 --> 00:10:47,235 - Sounds like fun. - I'd rather not take any chances. 183 00:10:47,320 --> 00:10:49,151 - We won't take any chances. - But you just... 184 00:10:49,240 --> 00:10:51,196 We'll wait till the Kairopan's harvested... 185 00:10:51,280 --> 00:10:53,714 and then we'll hijack the space transporters. 186 00:10:53,800 --> 00:10:56,917 - Well, that sounds reasonable. - I think so. What do you say, Avon? 187 00:10:57,000 --> 00:11:00,151 Now come along, Orac. First of all, you say that this is not alive... 188 00:11:00,240 --> 00:11:02,435 and then you say it is more rational than you are. 189 00:11:02,520 --> 00:11:03,555 - Avon. - Wait! 190 00:11:03,640 --> 00:11:06,154 I deny that Sopron is more rational. 191 00:11:06,440 --> 00:11:10,877 Reason is absolute and rationality cannot be divided by comparatives. 192 00:11:11,160 --> 00:11:13,390 Orac, you are splitting hairs. 193 00:11:13,480 --> 00:11:15,550 - Tarrant, listen to this. - Avon, we're trying... 194 00:11:15,640 --> 00:11:18,518 Just a moment. I am about to extract a momentous admission. 195 00:11:18,600 --> 00:11:20,830 Orac, this rock, this Sopron... 196 00:11:20,920 --> 00:11:24,469 does it have a greater capacity for reasoning than you do? 197 00:11:25,720 --> 00:11:28,473 The difference is barely measurable. 198 00:11:28,720 --> 00:11:33,271 - But it is greater. - By a marginal degree, yes. 199 00:11:33,920 --> 00:11:38,755 - There. Now isn't that something? - Yes, I'm sure it is. 200 00:11:39,000 --> 00:11:40,638 We're trying to get a consensus. 201 00:11:40,720 --> 00:11:42,711 Just give us your attention for two minutes. 202 00:11:42,800 --> 00:11:46,793 If it's tactical counsel you want, Tarrant, I suggest you consult Zen. 203 00:11:46,880 --> 00:11:48,836 That is what computers are for. 204 00:11:49,160 --> 00:11:50,878 Now then, Orac. 205 00:11:52,320 --> 00:11:57,269 - Do we attack the space transporter? - Yes. 206 00:11:58,760 --> 00:12:02,036 Tarrant won't attack the fields for the simple reason he can't. 207 00:12:02,120 --> 00:12:05,351 Tarrant delights in doing things people think he can't. 208 00:12:06,560 --> 00:12:08,312 But, no, he won't attack the fields. 209 00:12:09,880 --> 00:12:12,440 You speak with familiarity, as one who knows him. 210 00:12:12,520 --> 00:12:17,435 Knew him. A few years ago. He served as lieutenant on the Kairopan escort shuttle. 211 00:12:17,640 --> 00:12:20,552 - It was his first command. - How could you know that? 212 00:12:20,800 --> 00:12:22,358 - I briefed him. - You? 213 00:12:22,760 --> 00:12:26,912 - I was his captain. - And what crime did you commit? 214 00:12:27,840 --> 00:12:29,956 - No crime. - Don't lie to me, Jarvik. 215 00:12:30,520 --> 00:12:33,193 One word and your life is on that screen. 216 00:12:34,680 --> 00:12:38,150 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 217 00:12:43,960 --> 00:12:44,949 Jarvik. 218 00:12:45,400 --> 00:12:49,313 Formerly of Federation Space Academy, now in HQ construction grades. 219 00:12:54,280 --> 00:12:57,477 - Why? - Because I'm a human being. 220 00:12:58,240 --> 00:13:01,038 - But is that a reason to... - And so are you. 221 00:13:01,840 --> 00:13:04,308 When was the last time you felt the warmth... 222 00:13:04,400 --> 00:13:06,630 of the Earth's sun on your naked back? 223 00:13:08,440 --> 00:13:10,795 Or lifted your face to the heavens... 224 00:13:11,440 --> 00:13:14,318 and laughed with the joy of being alive? 225 00:13:15,320 --> 00:13:19,438 How long since you wept the death of a friend? 226 00:13:23,520 --> 00:13:26,717 Doesn't mean a thing to you, does it, Madam President? 227 00:13:26,880 --> 00:13:30,759 You've surrounded yourself with machines and weapons... 228 00:13:30,960 --> 00:13:35,112 mindless men and heartless mutoids, and when they've done your work... 229 00:13:35,200 --> 00:13:37,077 and the machines have done your thinking... 230 00:13:37,160 --> 00:13:39,628 what is there left in you that feels? 231 00:13:43,400 --> 00:13:45,994 - What is it? - The Liberator, Madam. 232 00:13:46,080 --> 00:13:48,878 Tele-sentry stations report an approach course for Lypterion. 233 00:13:48,960 --> 00:13:51,679 - Tarrant is coming here. - I know that. When will he arrive? 234 00:13:51,760 --> 00:13:54,558 Twenty-two hours if present speed and course remain constant. 235 00:13:54,640 --> 00:13:58,235 Keep me informed. And get maintenance to replace that. 236 00:13:59,080 --> 00:14:00,718 Right away, Madam. 237 00:14:07,040 --> 00:14:11,272 The last shuttle is scheduled to leave Kairos at 0815 tomorrow... 238 00:14:11,360 --> 00:14:13,999 and link up with the transporter five minutes later. 239 00:14:14,080 --> 00:14:17,755 The Liberator could be anywhere in the Xymines system by then. 240 00:14:17,840 --> 00:14:21,549 - Are you asking me or telling me? - I'm not looking for impertinence. 241 00:14:22,800 --> 00:14:27,157 You say any fool could take the Liberator with three pursuit ships. 242 00:14:28,440 --> 00:14:31,432 - Could you? - I could take her with one. 243 00:14:32,920 --> 00:14:36,390 But as a man, Tarrant is worthy of honour. 244 00:14:37,560 --> 00:14:41,235 - Three would not insult him. - Then three you shall have. 245 00:14:41,320 --> 00:14:45,996 Mark Tens, the newest, fastest, and most powerful in my fleet. 246 00:14:46,200 --> 00:14:48,031 Your rank shall be Acting Major. 247 00:14:48,120 --> 00:14:50,588 And now I suggest you go and make ready. 248 00:14:51,880 --> 00:14:55,839 But first, there is the question of that degrading... 249 00:14:56,400 --> 00:15:00,518 and primitive act to which I was subjected in the control room. 250 00:15:05,560 --> 00:15:08,028 I should like you to do it again. 251 00:15:09,120 --> 00:15:12,590 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 252 00:15:16,000 --> 00:15:17,274 (DAYNA) Negative scan. 253 00:15:17,360 --> 00:15:18,918 - Weapon systems? - Mobilised. 254 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:20,558 - Energy banks? - Fully charged. 255 00:15:20,640 --> 00:15:22,358 - Time? - 0745. 256 00:15:22,880 --> 00:15:26,919 Right. Zen, direct vision of Kairos. Locater fix on the transporter. 257 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:29,560 2-2- 1-4. Stationary orbit. 258 00:15:29,960 --> 00:15:33,669 Thirty-six degrees. 5-4, steady. 259 00:15:38,200 --> 00:15:41,317 - Sorry. - And the interceptors, Zen? 260 00:15:41,640 --> 00:15:45,633 Eight million spacials, stellar orbit, holding. 261 00:15:45,720 --> 00:15:48,154 - Activity on Kairos? - Affirmative. 262 00:15:48,320 --> 00:15:49,912 So they're still down there. 263 00:15:50,440 --> 00:15:52,271 (SHUTTLE RUMBLING) 264 00:16:10,400 --> 00:16:12,197 Get hold of Command. 265 00:16:16,200 --> 00:16:17,758 Command. Yes? 266 00:16:18,360 --> 00:16:20,874 It's the harvest, sir. It's been good. 267 00:16:21,120 --> 00:16:22,519 - Very good. - And? 268 00:16:22,840 --> 00:16:25,673 We're loaded and ready for liftoff, but... 269 00:16:25,760 --> 00:16:27,955 Hurry up, man, what is it you have to say? 270 00:16:28,040 --> 00:16:32,113 - The cargo exceeds our flight tolerance. - Well, what does that mean? 271 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:34,597 Thank you, Dastor. I'll deal with this. 272 00:16:34,680 --> 00:16:37,069 How much excess Kairopan is there, Shad? 273 00:16:37,160 --> 00:16:39,276 Weight, 84 units, Madam. 274 00:16:39,360 --> 00:16:41,954 - And are all the labourers aboard? - No, Madam. 275 00:16:42,640 --> 00:16:45,029 Do I have permission to abandon the excess cargo... 276 00:16:45,120 --> 00:16:46,951 or shall I have it destroyed? 277 00:16:47,040 --> 00:16:50,555 Neither. You will abandon the surplus labourers. 278 00:16:51,040 --> 00:16:52,109 Yes, Madam. 279 00:16:54,240 --> 00:16:56,834 Instructions from the Captain. Wait for the next shuttle. 280 00:16:56,920 --> 00:16:59,070 - There isn't another. - One will be sent tomorrow. 281 00:16:59,160 --> 00:17:01,469 Today's the last day. He knows that, you know that. 282 00:17:01,560 --> 00:17:03,630 Orders are orders. You know that. 283 00:17:08,720 --> 00:17:10,199 (GUN SHOT FIRING) 284 00:17:12,160 --> 00:17:15,755 - But nobody lives after the last day! - Then you'll die, won't you? 285 00:17:18,080 --> 00:17:20,071 Ignition. Contact. 286 00:17:25,320 --> 00:17:26,469 No, wait! 287 00:17:31,360 --> 00:17:34,830 Sensors report shuttlecraft launch from planet surface. 288 00:17:35,160 --> 00:17:37,674 - And the transporter's position? - Unchanged. 289 00:17:37,760 --> 00:17:40,228 So, we have five minutes before they link, 290 00:17:40,320 --> 00:17:41,753 four while they transfer cargo... 291 00:17:41,840 --> 00:17:45,833 - less than 12 before they break orbit. - Bit of a know-all, aren't you? 292 00:17:46,480 --> 00:17:48,152 Interceptor activity. 293 00:17:48,240 --> 00:17:50,390 Forward sensors indicate standard defence... 294 00:17:50,480 --> 00:17:52,391 formation flanking the transporter. 295 00:17:52,560 --> 00:17:54,835 - Identification. - No information. 296 00:17:55,480 --> 00:17:59,678 Hull structure similar to ex-Federation Hunter-Killer class pursuit ship. 297 00:18:00,000 --> 00:18:04,232 Modified fin suggests primitive Time Distort facility. 298 00:18:04,440 --> 00:18:06,795 - The new Mark Tens. - You know about them? 299 00:18:06,880 --> 00:18:09,678 Yes. Dayna, we'll be counterattacking through the force wall. 300 00:18:09,760 --> 00:18:11,910 - Bring it into maximum deflection. - On interlock? 301 00:18:12,000 --> 00:18:15,117 - Overlap. Ask Cally, she'll put you right. - Anything I should do? 302 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:17,839 Right now, I suggest you hold on to something very tight. 303 00:18:17,920 --> 00:18:19,831 Zen, bearing three, standard by eight. 304 00:18:26,320 --> 00:18:29,551 Tarrant's made his move. Sooner than I'd have liked, but never mind. 305 00:18:29,640 --> 00:18:32,518 - Who commands the transporter? - Well, nobody, sir. 306 00:18:32,600 --> 00:18:34,272 It's unmanned and computer-controlled. 307 00:18:34,360 --> 00:18:36,396 They still don't trust anyone to bring it back. 308 00:18:36,480 --> 00:18:39,552 - What about the shuttle? Who controls it? - Capt. Shad, sir. 309 00:18:39,640 --> 00:18:41,471 - Brotius Shad? - Aye, sir. 310 00:18:41,760 --> 00:18:43,398 Well, that's something. 311 00:18:43,560 --> 00:18:45,551 Capt. Shad, I'm Acting Major Jarvik... 312 00:18:45,640 --> 00:18:48,712 under authority to Servalan and in command of the escort fleet. 313 00:18:48,800 --> 00:18:50,074 Hello, sir. 314 00:18:50,160 --> 00:18:51,718 Have you guards with you on the shuttle? 315 00:18:51,800 --> 00:18:52,994 - Yes, sir. 316 00:18:53,080 --> 00:18:56,675 Good. There's something I'd like you to do for me. 317 00:19:04,080 --> 00:19:06,913 I shall expect both courage and enterprise. 318 00:19:07,000 --> 00:19:08,718 You will have both, sir. 319 00:19:09,040 --> 00:19:13,079 Such old-fashioned concepts, Jarvik. Are they really necessary? 320 00:19:13,160 --> 00:19:15,594 With machines, no. With men, yes. 321 00:19:15,800 --> 00:19:18,519 So you won't want to hear the computer predictions. 322 00:19:18,600 --> 00:19:20,591 Madam, in ancient times they read the future... 323 00:19:20,680 --> 00:19:22,716 from the torn out guts of small animals. 324 00:19:22,800 --> 00:19:26,952 Two millennia later it was in the remnant leaves of a herb in a drinking cup. 325 00:19:27,320 --> 00:19:31,757 Ask me, and I'd say that civilisation has learnt a lot to little positive advantage. 326 00:19:31,840 --> 00:19:34,308 Yes. Well, you'll hear them anyway. 327 00:19:35,040 --> 00:19:39,477 Our computer predicts convincing victory with the loss of one pursuit ship. 328 00:19:39,560 --> 00:19:43,553 - I'd rather not lose any. - In that case, sit down and shut up. 329 00:19:48,760 --> 00:19:51,228 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 330 00:19:52,560 --> 00:19:54,357 (JARVIK) He's left his keel exposed. 331 00:19:55,120 --> 00:19:57,475 Killer 3, you're in strike range. Fire now! 332 00:19:57,800 --> 00:20:00,075 (INTENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 333 00:20:01,160 --> 00:20:03,674 Hull sensors report damage to keel section. 334 00:20:03,760 --> 00:20:05,432 The keel section? That's impossible! 335 00:20:05,520 --> 00:20:06,919 The force wall... 336 00:20:07,200 --> 00:20:08,189 - Dayna. - Yes, I know. 337 00:20:08,280 --> 00:20:10,316 Zen, retreat. Standard by six, bearing Xymines. 338 00:20:10,400 --> 00:20:12,550 - I said, overlap. - I know, but I couldn't find... 339 00:20:12,640 --> 00:20:14,392 - Didn't Cally show you? - She wasn't there! 340 00:20:14,480 --> 00:20:15,833 But she was... 341 00:20:17,400 --> 00:20:19,038 No, I don't believe it. 342 00:20:19,240 --> 00:20:20,639 - Vila, take over. - Who, me? 343 00:20:20,720 --> 00:20:22,153 Stay with him. 344 00:20:24,760 --> 00:20:26,990 - Avon, I can't. - Concentrate. 345 00:20:29,840 --> 00:20:33,276 It's my mother, my father. 346 00:20:35,560 --> 00:20:36,959 I don't know. 347 00:20:38,040 --> 00:20:42,158 Cally, your mother and father are dead. It is an illusion. 348 00:20:42,280 --> 00:20:45,317 - Tell yourself that this is a rock. - But it's not. It's alive. 349 00:20:45,400 --> 00:20:47,868 - Orac, is the rock Sopron alive? - No. 350 00:20:47,960 --> 00:20:49,916 But it's sitting there, thinking. 351 00:20:50,000 --> 00:20:53,879 The electrical impulses are powered by a sophisticated technology... 352 00:20:53,960 --> 00:20:58,112 and the programming does bear a similarity to the mental processes. 353 00:20:58,240 --> 00:21:01,550 But this is not "thinking" in the accepted sense. 354 00:21:02,360 --> 00:21:06,273 - It is, Avon. I don't like it. - Cally. 355 00:21:07,720 --> 00:21:09,950 Is this the time or the place? 356 00:21:11,120 --> 00:21:13,190 That thing has warped your reason... 357 00:21:13,280 --> 00:21:15,840 and your instinct for looking after number one. 358 00:21:15,920 --> 00:21:18,150 We are in danger, can't you understand that? 359 00:21:18,240 --> 00:21:21,550 I understand that this ship is the most powerful in the galaxy... 360 00:21:21,640 --> 00:21:25,474 and that you are the most astute space warfare commander. 361 00:21:32,120 --> 00:21:34,270 Or so you tell us often enough. 362 00:21:38,560 --> 00:21:40,790 - We got it! - Right on the nose! 363 00:21:41,360 --> 00:21:42,634 How did that happen? 364 00:21:42,720 --> 00:21:44,358 They fired through their own force shield. 365 00:21:44,440 --> 00:21:46,431 - Don't be absurd. - You asked, I told you. 366 00:21:46,760 --> 00:21:48,352 - (VILA) We got it! - Yes, I know. 367 00:21:48,440 --> 00:21:51,193 I was saving that trick for when they both attacked at once. 368 00:21:51,280 --> 00:21:53,032 There's only two left now, no trouble. 369 00:21:53,120 --> 00:21:56,999 Sensors report hostile craft bearing 0-2-0. 370 00:21:57,080 --> 00:21:59,514 These Mark Tens can move. Visual tracking, Zen. 371 00:21:59,600 --> 00:22:02,068 Cally, forcewall back, maximum deflection. 372 00:22:02,440 --> 00:22:03,555 Right. Zen. 373 00:22:03,960 --> 00:22:06,633 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 374 00:22:07,320 --> 00:22:11,154 He's rolling her. Hold back, Killer 3, hold back, he'll have you. 375 00:22:11,520 --> 00:22:13,988 Wait. 376 00:22:15,120 --> 00:22:18,192 Wait, on the turn. Easy now. 377 00:22:18,800 --> 00:22:20,313 Killer 1, it's you! 378 00:22:21,360 --> 00:22:22,429 Fire! 379 00:22:22,920 --> 00:22:25,798 (INTENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 380 00:22:27,880 --> 00:22:30,189 All right, Killer 3, stabilise now. 381 00:22:30,400 --> 00:22:32,630 - There're two ways of doing this. - Fool! 382 00:22:32,720 --> 00:22:35,996 This is Command HQ. All pursuit units in Lypterion... 383 00:22:36,080 --> 00:22:37,593 urgent call to Xymines Sector. 384 00:22:37,680 --> 00:22:39,750 Urgent call to Xymines Sector, now. 385 00:22:39,840 --> 00:22:41,193 They'll never get here in time. 386 00:22:41,280 --> 00:22:44,636 - Just as well, we've got too many as it is. - No, I'm the fool. 387 00:22:44,960 --> 00:22:47,030 Why do I do it? So stupid. 388 00:22:47,120 --> 00:22:51,159 Gently now, Killer 3. Ease your way in. 389 00:22:53,320 --> 00:22:54,594 Prepare to launch. 390 00:22:54,920 --> 00:22:57,354 - Plasma bolt launched. - Visual tracking, Zen. 391 00:22:59,200 --> 00:23:01,111 - Force wall down, Cally. - Down? 392 00:23:01,200 --> 00:23:02,269 Yes, down. 393 00:23:02,840 --> 00:23:05,593 Starboard roll, Zen. Maximum thrust now. 394 00:23:07,880 --> 00:23:09,279 Fire, Dayna, fire! 395 00:23:09,360 --> 00:23:10,839 (SHOTS FIRING) 396 00:23:14,880 --> 00:23:15,995 Direct hit. 397 00:23:16,080 --> 00:23:20,676 Zen, locate the Kairopan transporter. Direct course. Standard by three. 398 00:23:20,960 --> 00:23:22,632 There's nothing to stop them now. 399 00:23:22,720 --> 00:23:26,508 The cream of my fleet, gone! Destroyed. All you can do is smile... 400 00:23:26,600 --> 00:23:28,556 - as though you'd achieved something. - I have. 401 00:23:28,640 --> 00:23:30,073 - What? - I made it look convincing. 402 00:23:30,160 --> 00:23:32,754 It was convincing all right. It convinced me. 403 00:23:32,920 --> 00:23:35,878 Three Mark Tens and 15 years' supply of Kairopan. 404 00:23:35,960 --> 00:23:38,997 You wanted the Liberator? If you're patient, you shall have her. 405 00:23:39,080 --> 00:23:40,798 And what will you take her with? 406 00:23:40,880 --> 00:23:43,838 A Kairopan shuttle? A transporter, perhaps? 407 00:23:43,920 --> 00:23:46,229 Or will you use your bare hands? 408 00:23:46,320 --> 00:23:48,072 What are you doing? 409 00:23:49,200 --> 00:23:53,034 Lie there and keep quiet until I tell you otherwise. 410 00:23:55,400 --> 00:23:58,870 Course I may settle down, you know, have kids. What do you think, Cally? 411 00:23:58,960 --> 00:24:01,315 - What do I think of what? - The lakeside of Gardenos. 412 00:24:01,400 --> 00:24:02,913 We can swim by the light of three moons. 413 00:24:03,000 --> 00:24:04,592 Who could? You and Cally? 414 00:24:04,680 --> 00:24:07,399 - No, me and the kids. - But you haven't got any children. 415 00:24:07,480 --> 00:24:09,391 - Not yet, I haven't. - Vila, you're dreaming. 416 00:24:09,480 --> 00:24:11,994 Two weeks of that, you'd be looking for something else. 417 00:24:12,080 --> 00:24:15,595 - Transporter is in visual range. - Put her up then, Zen. 418 00:24:19,000 --> 00:24:21,719 Feels like we're stealing a purse from a sleeping man. 419 00:24:22,000 --> 00:24:24,389 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 420 00:24:26,240 --> 00:24:29,755 They're coming in to dock right under our noses and we're helpless. 421 00:24:29,840 --> 00:24:31,956 Be quiet. Watch. 422 00:24:52,200 --> 00:24:54,634 - It's all right, there's nothing. - Nothing? 423 00:24:54,720 --> 00:24:58,679 Apart from a few million credits worth of Kairopan. I'll let you in. 424 00:25:11,280 --> 00:25:13,430 - Is that it? - (TARRANT) What did you expect? 425 00:25:13,520 --> 00:25:15,750 Doesn't exactly look like a fortune, does it? 426 00:25:15,840 --> 00:25:17,831 You have to spend it wisely then, won't you? 427 00:25:17,920 --> 00:25:20,434 - Just buy one planet at a time. - Yeah. 428 00:25:21,800 --> 00:25:23,597 Well, come on, then. 429 00:25:39,680 --> 00:25:41,477 When you're ready. 430 00:25:43,280 --> 00:25:44,474 Excuse me. 431 00:25:44,560 --> 00:25:47,472 Stay exactly where you are, and don't get excited. 432 00:25:47,640 --> 00:25:48,789 Hold it. 433 00:25:49,840 --> 00:25:53,594 Don't make any sudden movements and get over to that wall. 434 00:25:55,600 --> 00:25:57,192 Come on, all of you! 435 00:25:59,440 --> 00:26:01,476 Right. Now turn around. 436 00:26:03,680 --> 00:26:04,874 Down! 437 00:26:16,920 --> 00:26:17,955 Thanks. 438 00:26:18,040 --> 00:26:20,873 They were an obvious possibility, Tarrant. 439 00:26:23,960 --> 00:26:27,794 We'll get this one. Cally, Dayna, go and prepare to disengage. 440 00:26:37,560 --> 00:26:41,473 You know, you really had me believing in you. 441 00:26:53,960 --> 00:26:55,552 Ready to move, Cally. Whenever you like. 442 00:26:55,640 --> 00:26:57,517 Disengaging now. 443 00:26:59,400 --> 00:27:02,392 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 444 00:27:15,000 --> 00:27:17,878 It's clear. Come on! 445 00:27:27,360 --> 00:27:29,749 (PROVOCATIVE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 446 00:27:31,840 --> 00:27:34,832 Jarvik, I've given the matter consideration... 447 00:27:34,920 --> 00:27:37,388 and decided against summary execution. 448 00:27:39,240 --> 00:27:40,958 - Very gracious of you. - Yes. 449 00:27:42,560 --> 00:27:45,870 There's a certain, primitive element in my nature... 450 00:27:46,840 --> 00:27:50,435 that finds you... that wants to. 451 00:27:51,720 --> 00:27:54,314 However, you will stand trial. 452 00:27:55,160 --> 00:27:57,310 Guards, take this man away. 453 00:28:00,600 --> 00:28:03,478 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 454 00:28:04,120 --> 00:28:05,314 Capt. Shad. 455 00:28:05,400 --> 00:28:08,312 As per your instructions, sir, the Liberator has been taken... 456 00:28:08,400 --> 00:28:10,789 and now stands off to Command Headquarters. 457 00:28:10,880 --> 00:28:13,553 - You're invited to inspect, sir. - Thank you, Shad. 458 00:28:13,640 --> 00:28:16,632 But as another primitive warrior once said... 459 00:28:16,720 --> 00:28:20,269 next to a battle lost, there's nothing half so melancholy as a battle won. 460 00:28:20,360 --> 00:28:22,920 I never like gloating over a defeated enemy. 461 00:28:24,320 --> 00:28:25,992 Perhaps Madam President? 462 00:28:33,280 --> 00:28:36,272 Guards, dismiss. 463 00:28:43,520 --> 00:28:45,397 Carry on, Capt. Shad. 464 00:28:47,160 --> 00:28:50,835 Liberator, this is Capt. Shad. Two to come aboard. 465 00:28:51,320 --> 00:28:53,595 Teleport now. 466 00:28:59,680 --> 00:29:01,989 Not a disagreeable way to travel. 467 00:29:03,920 --> 00:29:07,230 Cally. How lovely to see you again. 468 00:29:23,280 --> 00:29:25,475 - Where are the prisoners? - Under guard, Madam. 469 00:29:25,560 --> 00:29:27,039 Bring them here. 470 00:29:33,040 --> 00:29:35,838 - And you must be Zen. - Affirmative. 471 00:29:36,680 --> 00:29:39,433 So tell me, Zen, how does one operate this craft? 472 00:29:39,520 --> 00:29:43,559 One manipulates the controls, and the craft functions accordingly. 473 00:29:43,840 --> 00:29:45,910 Yes, and I've heard of your impudence. 474 00:29:46,000 --> 00:29:49,390 Now perhaps you will tell me how to manipulate the controls. 475 00:29:49,480 --> 00:29:53,314 Manual operation is not possible without full-pilot training. 476 00:29:53,520 --> 00:29:56,080 Automatic navigation and control computers... 477 00:29:56,160 --> 00:29:58,435 will respond to certain voice patterns. 478 00:29:59,040 --> 00:30:03,909 - But not yours, Servalan. - Not mine yet, Tarrant. But very shortly. 479 00:30:05,560 --> 00:30:08,518 Guard, that woman there. Yes, that one. 480 00:30:09,400 --> 00:30:11,960 Take her away somewhere, and kill her. 481 00:30:12,560 --> 00:30:17,315 He can try. Or he can kill me here. Nobody takes me anywhere. 482 00:30:17,400 --> 00:30:20,153 Very well. Guard, kill her where she stands. 483 00:30:20,240 --> 00:30:24,995 - No, wait. We'll talk about this. - There's nothing to talk about, Tarrant. 484 00:30:26,560 --> 00:30:28,949 I shall kill your crew one by one... 485 00:30:29,040 --> 00:30:31,998 until you instruct Zen to recognise my voice pattern. 486 00:30:32,080 --> 00:30:34,036 And after that, you'll kill the rest of us. 487 00:30:34,120 --> 00:30:38,671 Perhaps. Perhaps not. I may consider a plea for mercy when the time comes. 488 00:30:39,640 --> 00:30:43,474 - So, there's nothing to gain? - Not a great deal, I must confess. 489 00:30:43,720 --> 00:30:45,915 Unless, of course, you want to accept my word. 490 00:30:46,000 --> 00:30:48,958 I'd rather accept the business end of a poisonous snake. 491 00:30:49,040 --> 00:30:50,553 As I thought. 492 00:30:50,880 --> 00:30:53,519 Well, I just shall have to watch you break. 493 00:30:53,600 --> 00:30:54,749 Carry on, guard. 494 00:30:55,000 --> 00:30:56,479 All right, Servalan. 495 00:30:58,200 --> 00:31:01,397 - Lf he won't, I will. - No, Avon. 496 00:31:02,120 --> 00:31:03,758 How wise, Avon. 497 00:31:03,960 --> 00:31:05,518 You might have been next. 498 00:31:05,600 --> 00:31:08,512 Though with your qualities, I'd probably have saved you. 499 00:31:09,040 --> 00:31:12,510 Let's get on with it, shall we? Introduce yourself to Zen. 500 00:31:13,720 --> 00:31:18,316 I am Servalan, President and Supreme Commander of the Terran Federation. 501 00:31:18,840 --> 00:31:20,990 Record her voice pattern, Zen. 502 00:31:21,200 --> 00:31:25,352 From now on you will respond to her commands, on this one condition. 503 00:31:25,440 --> 00:31:27,829 - No conditions. - Sorry, too late. 504 00:31:27,920 --> 00:31:30,798 That instruction has to be completed by me. 505 00:31:31,560 --> 00:31:35,519 Unless, of course, you care to dismantle Zen and reorganise the program. 506 00:31:35,600 --> 00:31:38,239 I warn you, I'm the only person in the galaxy... 507 00:31:38,320 --> 00:31:40,436 who can put it back together again. 508 00:31:40,800 --> 00:31:43,075 - Please complete the instruction. - Wait. 509 00:31:43,200 --> 00:31:46,590 - I'll make the condition. - You won't cut much ice with Zen. 510 00:31:47,120 --> 00:31:48,678 You seem to be neglecting the fact... 511 00:31:48,760 --> 00:31:51,274 that I have the power of life and death over your friends. 512 00:31:51,360 --> 00:31:55,956 Then exercise it if you must. But kill me, and you will never control the Liberator. 513 00:31:56,320 --> 00:31:58,675 Your skin always did come first, didn't it? 514 00:31:58,760 --> 00:32:00,432 Would you reproach me for that? 515 00:32:00,520 --> 00:32:02,750 Please state the condition. 516 00:32:03,560 --> 00:32:07,155 Zen, you will obey Servalan's instructions... 517 00:32:07,240 --> 00:32:09,515 provided that her first commands... 518 00:32:09,600 --> 00:32:13,388 are that you proceed to a planet with suitable Earth-like conditions... 519 00:32:13,680 --> 00:32:17,275 and that the present crew is safely teleported to its surface. 520 00:32:17,800 --> 00:32:19,711 Condition acknowledged. 521 00:32:20,160 --> 00:32:21,673 Thank you, Avon. 522 00:32:22,640 --> 00:32:27,111 Zen, you will proceed to a planet with suitable Earth-like conditions. 523 00:32:27,600 --> 00:32:31,036 - Which planet? - The nearest, I think. 524 00:32:31,120 --> 00:32:33,953 The nearest planet of that description is Kairos. 525 00:32:35,760 --> 00:32:38,638 Yes, Zen. I know. 526 00:32:39,720 --> 00:32:41,711 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 527 00:32:56,560 --> 00:32:59,199 The harvest week ended 12 hours ago. 528 00:32:59,280 --> 00:33:01,794 Whatever goes on down here is about to start. 529 00:33:01,880 --> 00:33:03,359 If it hasn't started already. 530 00:33:03,440 --> 00:33:05,476 I think we should split up into two groups. 531 00:33:05,560 --> 00:33:08,199 I agree. You come with me. I'll go with Avon and Dayna. 532 00:33:08,280 --> 00:33:11,158 Wrong. I'll work out my own salvation. 533 00:33:18,200 --> 00:33:21,397 However, if while you were working in the port hull... 534 00:33:21,480 --> 00:33:23,835 you'd chanced to look out, one of the deadlights... 535 00:33:23,920 --> 00:33:26,957 you would have seen, waiting for you. 536 00:33:27,600 --> 00:33:31,798 She's yours to command, Jarvik. Under my control, of course. 537 00:33:32,920 --> 00:33:35,480 Your reward for taking her. 538 00:33:39,800 --> 00:33:44,749 Servalan, if I wanted a command, I would have stayed with the Federation fleet. 539 00:33:46,120 --> 00:33:48,111 And as for taking orders. 540 00:33:51,480 --> 00:33:53,948 You really are a primitive, aren't you? 541 00:33:55,400 --> 00:33:56,549 Come. 542 00:34:00,480 --> 00:34:03,278 - What's the matter? - There's something in my boot. 543 00:34:05,640 --> 00:34:07,790 Look at that! It's Kairopan. 544 00:34:08,680 --> 00:34:11,956 I've just done my foot in on half a million credits worth of Kairopan. 545 00:34:12,040 --> 00:34:15,669 Couldn't have been when I was out of luck and looking for the price of a drink? 546 00:34:15,760 --> 00:34:17,910 Only if you were down on your luck in this place. 547 00:34:18,000 --> 00:34:19,353 You mean I'm not? 548 00:34:20,800 --> 00:34:23,314 There's another one here. Identical. 549 00:34:26,560 --> 00:34:29,996 - Do you think you should touch him? - I don't think he'll mind. 550 00:34:30,080 --> 00:34:31,798 That's not what I meant. 551 00:34:31,920 --> 00:34:34,957 Whatever did that's got a bit more poke than a viral infection. 552 00:34:35,040 --> 00:34:36,712 It's also got a penchant for pockets... 553 00:34:36,800 --> 00:34:39,075 do you notice that? The same on the last one. 554 00:34:39,160 --> 00:34:41,230 Perhaps they carried some kind of weapon there. 555 00:34:41,320 --> 00:34:42,799 Labourers? No. 556 00:34:45,640 --> 00:34:47,631 - Let's get out of here. - Tarrant. Vila. 557 00:34:47,720 --> 00:34:48,835 Listen. 558 00:34:49,440 --> 00:34:50,919 Tarrant. Vila. 559 00:34:53,160 --> 00:34:55,879 It was still a costly exercise, Jarvik. 560 00:34:55,960 --> 00:34:58,315 Those Killer-Hunters are irreplaceable. 561 00:34:58,400 --> 00:35:00,868 The Liberator's worth 100 pursuit ships. 562 00:35:00,960 --> 00:35:05,476 Not to mention the pilots. Good pilots. Not easy to train. 563 00:35:05,960 --> 00:35:08,269 - You lost three. - They were mutoids. 564 00:35:08,360 --> 00:35:09,429 Mutoids? 565 00:35:09,520 --> 00:35:12,159 I wasn't prepared to see men die on my account. 566 00:35:12,240 --> 00:35:15,835 I have this primitive respect for life. 567 00:35:16,760 --> 00:35:19,797 - But if they're trained fighters in a war. - They weren't. 568 00:35:20,120 --> 00:35:21,314 They were bait in a trap. 569 00:35:21,400 --> 00:35:24,870 That wasn't a battle, it was a bluff. It was to give Tarrant confidence. 570 00:35:24,960 --> 00:35:26,632 Anything less, he'd have been suspicious. 571 00:35:26,720 --> 00:35:28,870 He might even have checked the crates. 572 00:35:28,960 --> 00:35:32,794 - Clever. But it doesn't prove a thing. - Like what? 573 00:35:34,840 --> 00:35:37,115 That you're a better man than Tarrant. 574 00:35:37,960 --> 00:35:41,555 - Why should I want to prove that? - Because I want you to. 575 00:35:43,480 --> 00:35:48,076 It's one thing to sit in a control room a million spacials away from the action. 576 00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:53,957 But if you're to be man enough for me, to be co-ruler with Servalan... 577 00:35:54,680 --> 00:35:58,673 you must meet Tarrant face to face, man to man. 578 00:35:59,480 --> 00:36:01,550 - A tournament? - Yes, if you like. 579 00:36:01,640 --> 00:36:06,316 A primitive tournament, and you will be my champion. 580 00:36:07,280 --> 00:36:10,352 If it amuses you. What must I do? 581 00:36:11,200 --> 00:36:12,349 You must go to Kairos... 582 00:36:12,440 --> 00:36:15,238 and get the teleport bracelets from Tarrant and his crew. 583 00:36:15,320 --> 00:36:17,629 You don't think they have enough problems as it is? 584 00:36:17,720 --> 00:36:19,358 I'm sure they have. 585 00:36:19,440 --> 00:36:23,274 You may take a small party with you to make the numbers equal. 586 00:36:25,640 --> 00:36:29,076 If it's a champion you want, you'll have a worthy one. 587 00:36:33,480 --> 00:36:36,472 I'll put down on Kairos... alone. 588 00:36:40,320 --> 00:36:41,753 What kept you? 589 00:36:42,080 --> 00:36:44,833 Tarrant, tell me, what the hell is that? 590 00:36:46,240 --> 00:36:48,674 That is a proto-space-age landing module. 591 00:36:49,480 --> 00:36:50,833 Should be in a museum. 592 00:36:51,320 --> 00:36:53,197 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 593 00:37:08,800 --> 00:37:10,233 It's not a spacecraft as such. 594 00:37:10,320 --> 00:37:13,073 It wasn't designed to go any further than the parent ship... 595 00:37:13,160 --> 00:37:15,355 or the command module, as they called it. 596 00:37:15,440 --> 00:37:18,318 - Now that might have been of some use. - What happened to it? 597 00:37:18,400 --> 00:37:20,960 The command module? Probably got tired of waiting. 598 00:37:21,040 --> 00:37:23,952 - You mean when the crew of this one... - Failed to make contact. 599 00:37:24,040 --> 00:37:26,270 But you could get this into orbit? 600 00:37:26,400 --> 00:37:28,072 There wouldn't be any point, and anyway... 601 00:37:28,160 --> 00:37:29,434 Yes or no? 602 00:37:29,520 --> 00:37:31,988 - Presumably, nothing seems... - That's all right, then. 603 00:38:33,320 --> 00:38:36,869 - Where the hell's Avon? - He's back. I saw him go inside. 604 00:38:39,600 --> 00:38:41,477 I won't be a moment. 605 00:38:43,520 --> 00:38:44,748 You're back. 606 00:38:45,040 --> 00:38:47,474 - We were worried about you. - No need. 607 00:38:48,480 --> 00:38:51,074 - I've been looking all over for you. - Now you found me. 608 00:38:51,160 --> 00:38:54,311 - Didn't you hear me calling? - I imagine the whole planet heard you. 609 00:38:54,400 --> 00:38:56,072 So where were you? 610 00:38:56,480 --> 00:38:59,756 While you were asleep, I picked up a faint echo on this... 611 00:38:59,840 --> 00:39:01,239 it's very basic equipment... 612 00:39:01,680 --> 00:39:05,150 - little more than primitive radar. - And what did this echo tell you? 613 00:39:05,240 --> 00:39:06,434 We have company. 614 00:39:06,520 --> 00:39:10,638 Up there, a large unidentifiable spacecraft. 615 00:39:11,600 --> 00:39:12,669 The command module? 616 00:39:12,760 --> 00:39:14,591 That's something I needed to think about. 617 00:39:14,680 --> 00:39:17,148 - It's not easy to think with Vila snoring. - I don't snore. 618 00:39:17,240 --> 00:39:19,515 - You can't tell it's the module? - Not without looking. 619 00:39:19,600 --> 00:39:23,229 So I suggest you start thinking about this antique heap of nuts and bolts... 620 00:39:23,320 --> 00:39:24,719 and how you'll get it into orbit. 621 00:39:24,800 --> 00:39:26,552 But the ship up there might be hostile. 622 00:39:26,640 --> 00:39:29,029 Quite. That's something else I needed to think about. 623 00:39:29,120 --> 00:39:30,473 And? 624 00:39:30,880 --> 00:39:34,555 We have no armament. Nothing to bargain with. 625 00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:37,509 Except... 626 00:39:38,160 --> 00:39:39,832 I don't believe it. 627 00:39:39,920 --> 00:39:42,832 All the trouble, the danger, and you're still wasting time with that. 628 00:39:42,920 --> 00:39:46,469 This happens to be the most sophisticated life form... 629 00:39:46,640 --> 00:39:49,712 that it has ever been my good fortune to come across. 630 00:39:49,800 --> 00:39:52,473 Present company not excepted. 631 00:39:52,800 --> 00:39:55,792 - Life? But it looks like... - A rock. Yes. 632 00:39:56,240 --> 00:39:59,312 Well, when you live on the permanent dark side of a planet... 633 00:39:59,400 --> 00:40:01,630 nobody cares too much what you look like. 634 00:40:01,720 --> 00:40:03,870 - But you said it wasn't alive. - Orac said that. 635 00:40:03,960 --> 00:40:06,793 - And Orac was wrong? - Orac is a computer, like Zen. 636 00:40:06,880 --> 00:40:09,314 They react to information, that is all. 637 00:40:10,040 --> 00:40:12,349 Tarrant! Avon! 638 00:40:28,160 --> 00:40:30,549 - Do something! - I think she means you. 639 00:40:35,920 --> 00:40:37,592 Tarrant, keep still. 640 00:40:39,800 --> 00:40:41,153 Don't provoke it. 641 00:40:42,840 --> 00:40:45,513 You, woman. Give it the Kairopan. 642 00:40:46,080 --> 00:40:48,913 - What Kairopan? I haven't got... - You must have touched some. 643 00:40:49,000 --> 00:40:50,638 It can smell it on you. 644 00:40:50,720 --> 00:40:52,517 Don't tell me you threw it away. 645 00:40:52,600 --> 00:40:55,239 From my boot, Dayna. You put it in your pocket. 646 00:41:12,000 --> 00:41:15,310 Human greed. That's the only problem with Kairos. 647 00:41:16,160 --> 00:41:18,628 Everyone who comes tries to pocket a crystal or two... 648 00:41:18,720 --> 00:41:22,395 and even if they lose their nerve and try and dump the stuff, it's too late. 649 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:24,436 The smell of it clings. 650 00:41:24,960 --> 00:41:28,157 If you've touched Kairopan, those brutes will come after you. 651 00:41:28,440 --> 00:41:30,829 They need it once they hatch out. 652 00:41:31,080 --> 00:41:35,676 They use the stuff to make silk for their little cobwebs. 653 00:41:37,200 --> 00:41:39,873 - It will be back, then. - Afraid so. 654 00:41:40,680 --> 00:41:44,116 But, Jarvik, I haven't seen you in years. How did you get here? 655 00:41:50,080 --> 00:41:51,308 Sorry, Tarrant. 656 00:41:51,920 --> 00:41:54,229 Not the sort of reunion I'd have asked for. 657 00:41:54,320 --> 00:41:57,471 - What do you want? - The teleport bracelets. That's all. 658 00:41:57,560 --> 00:42:01,269 And you'd hide behind a woman to get them? Time changes people. 659 00:42:04,360 --> 00:42:05,429 Tarrant? 660 00:42:06,720 --> 00:42:07,994 Man to man? 661 00:42:15,680 --> 00:42:18,558 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 662 00:42:28,280 --> 00:42:30,396 You can have the advantage. 663 00:42:32,000 --> 00:42:33,797 Wait. Don't move. 664 00:43:14,560 --> 00:43:15,754 The bracelet. 665 00:43:22,120 --> 00:43:24,236 I still want your bracelets. 666 00:43:25,520 --> 00:43:29,433 Come on, be fair. They're of no use to you. 667 00:43:30,680 --> 00:43:32,159 Is Tarrant? 668 00:43:39,880 --> 00:43:43,190 If you want mine, you'll have to take it. 669 00:43:45,000 --> 00:43:46,752 There always has to be one. 670 00:43:47,440 --> 00:43:50,193 Don't bother, Dayna. It's not worth the trouble. 671 00:43:50,280 --> 00:43:51,838 I think it is. 672 00:43:54,000 --> 00:43:57,709 Tarrant, you've got about two minutes to get that module launched. 673 00:43:57,800 --> 00:43:59,677 - What are you talking about? - I mean it. 674 00:43:59,760 --> 00:44:01,671 - Vila, get the roof open. - How? 675 00:44:01,760 --> 00:44:04,069 You're the expert. Cally, get Dayna. 676 00:44:20,960 --> 00:44:23,997 Once Jarvik teleports that's the last we'll see of the Liberator. 677 00:44:24,080 --> 00:44:27,038 A couple of plasma bolts will be the last we'll see of anything. 678 00:44:27,120 --> 00:44:30,999 - But there's nothing I can do with this. - You can get it off the ground! 679 00:44:43,080 --> 00:44:45,833 You fight well, but you're still a woman. 680 00:44:47,240 --> 00:44:48,992 If not quite a lady. 681 00:44:59,800 --> 00:45:02,598 This is Jarvik. Teleport now! 682 00:45:11,240 --> 00:45:12,559 Bring her. 683 00:45:30,400 --> 00:45:34,279 Zen, is the Liberator equipped for planetary assault? 684 00:45:34,480 --> 00:45:36,311 - Affirmative. - Good. 685 00:45:36,840 --> 00:45:40,833 The zone immediately below us, in a square of 50 surface spacials. 686 00:45:41,280 --> 00:45:43,111 Clarify your instructions. 687 00:45:43,480 --> 00:45:47,359 I want it destroyed, Zen. Completely. 688 00:45:49,840 --> 00:45:51,068 Where's Dayna? 689 00:45:51,160 --> 00:45:53,958 There was one of those creatures, they teleported. 690 00:45:55,160 --> 00:45:57,355 That's it, then. Tarrant, you have seconds. 691 00:45:57,440 --> 00:45:58,953 Strap yourself in. 692 00:46:03,360 --> 00:46:07,512 Surface bolts have been launched. Impact in 13 seconds. 693 00:46:08,280 --> 00:46:12,956 Countdown. 12, 11, 10... 694 00:46:13,440 --> 00:46:17,513 9, 8, 7, 6... 695 00:46:22,040 --> 00:46:25,157 ...2, 1,0. 696 00:46:26,120 --> 00:46:30,750 - Surface area obliterated. - Thank you, Zen. 697 00:46:32,000 --> 00:46:35,310 Now, Jarvik, the bracelets. I assume you did bring them all? 698 00:46:35,400 --> 00:46:36,515 Of course. 699 00:46:36,600 --> 00:46:39,034 There seems to be a body in one of them. 700 00:46:39,120 --> 00:46:41,190 Sensors report alien craft... 701 00:46:41,280 --> 00:46:44,590 approximate bearing 4-9-0-3, approaching. 702 00:46:46,080 --> 00:46:48,389 - Zen will have picked us up by now. - So? 703 00:46:48,720 --> 00:46:51,757 So what do we do before they blow us out of the galaxy? 704 00:46:51,880 --> 00:46:53,029 We attack. 705 00:46:53,800 --> 00:46:56,314 Attack? We have nothing to attack with. 706 00:46:56,400 --> 00:46:58,709 Then bluff it. Tell them to surrender. 707 00:46:59,600 --> 00:47:01,989 But they'll know, the sensors. 708 00:47:02,080 --> 00:47:05,152 Try and raise the Liberator, Cally. Open beam frequency. 709 00:47:10,800 --> 00:47:12,153 Liberator, are you receiving me? 710 00:47:12,240 --> 00:47:15,516 - Is that a weapon? - That? No, that's purely a defensive. 711 00:47:15,600 --> 00:47:19,752 An analogue of something that evolves on the permanent dark side of a planet. 712 00:47:19,840 --> 00:47:21,671 A highly simplified copy, of course. 713 00:47:21,760 --> 00:47:23,432 Permanent dark? Are you saying you've... 714 00:47:23,520 --> 00:47:28,469 I've built an artificial Sopron. Yes, that's what I'm saying. 715 00:47:28,840 --> 00:47:30,432 What is that? 716 00:47:30,520 --> 00:47:34,354 Detector scan reveal it to be a high-technology space cruiser. 717 00:47:34,880 --> 00:47:39,271 Hardened self-healing Herculaneum hull and superstructure... 718 00:47:39,680 --> 00:47:45,391 advanced Time Distort facility, speed range to standard by 12.203. 719 00:47:46,760 --> 00:47:50,833 Computer assessment of weapons reveals the craft to have an assault capacity... 720 00:47:50,920 --> 00:47:53,275 marginally greater than that of the Liberator. 721 00:47:53,360 --> 00:47:54,679 Greater? 722 00:47:56,160 --> 00:47:59,755 Self-defence. Some animals bristle out their fur to frighten their enemies. 723 00:47:59,840 --> 00:48:01,876 But that doesn't count for much in the dark. 724 00:48:01,960 --> 00:48:05,111 - So what does Sopron do? - Sopron is a mirror. A distorting mirror. 725 00:48:05,200 --> 00:48:09,239 It reflects a greater image of whatever it is that happens to be scanning it. 726 00:48:09,320 --> 00:48:12,392 Zen saw a capacity-charged brain because that is what Zen is. 727 00:48:12,480 --> 00:48:16,837 Orac saw a highly sophisticated computer because that is what Orac is. 728 00:48:16,920 --> 00:48:20,879 Cally thought that she saw her parents, but what she actually saw was herself. 729 00:48:20,960 --> 00:48:23,315 - And will that work? - Yes. 730 00:48:23,800 --> 00:48:29,318 The question is, what will Servalan see, and will she be fooled by it? 731 00:48:30,160 --> 00:48:33,675 We have audiovisual contact with the alien craft. 732 00:48:33,760 --> 00:48:35,113 Put them up, Zen. 733 00:48:35,280 --> 00:48:37,316 - Tarrant. - Afraid so, Servalan. 734 00:48:37,400 --> 00:48:41,029 And you know what we want. You have one minute to hand over the Liberator. 735 00:48:41,120 --> 00:48:43,918 Failing that, we shall blast her into nether space. 736 00:48:44,000 --> 00:48:46,195 We have one of your friends aboard. 737 00:48:46,400 --> 00:48:48,550 Yes. I'm sorry, Dayna. 738 00:48:49,200 --> 00:48:51,509 Servalan, you can't take this seriously. 739 00:48:51,600 --> 00:48:54,353 - One minute? - And we're already counting. 740 00:48:55,760 --> 00:48:59,469 Servalan, it's a bluff. You can see what it is. 741 00:49:00,720 --> 00:49:02,870 Zen, visual of the alien craft. 742 00:49:05,040 --> 00:49:06,519 Explain the conflict. 743 00:49:06,680 --> 00:49:10,639 The visual image is at variance with 72 scanning devices. 744 00:49:10,920 --> 00:49:14,117 Possible explanation is a holographic projection... 745 00:49:14,200 --> 00:49:16,919 designed to disguise the craft's true appearance. 746 00:49:17,000 --> 00:49:21,471 Servalan, forget your computers. Please! 747 00:49:22,040 --> 00:49:25,510 Believe your eyes. Just for once. 748 00:49:26,360 --> 00:49:30,512 Zen, are there any Federation spacecraft in teleport range? 749 00:49:30,840 --> 00:49:32,114 Affirmative. 750 00:49:32,520 --> 00:49:35,398 The Kairopan transporter, bearing 1- 1... 751 00:49:35,480 --> 00:49:38,392 - All right. Prepare to evacuate. - This is madness! 752 00:49:38,480 --> 00:49:40,118 Capt. Shad, kill her. 753 00:49:40,400 --> 00:49:42,231 No, wait. There's no need to. 754 00:49:44,120 --> 00:49:45,314 Jarvik! 755 00:49:47,120 --> 00:49:49,554 Kill me and who operates the teleport? 756 00:49:52,080 --> 00:49:55,072 - Orac. - Avon has the key. 757 00:50:03,560 --> 00:50:06,916 - Are you sure you can dock this thing? - I hadn't really considered it. 758 00:50:07,000 --> 00:50:08,956 - What? - I thought we'd be dead by now. 759 00:50:16,040 --> 00:50:18,508 (MELANCHOLIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 760 00:50:19,080 --> 00:50:21,719 They've all gone. Except Jarvik. 761 00:50:22,120 --> 00:50:24,509 And he's not going anywhere anymore. 762 00:50:25,680 --> 00:50:28,513 A waste. He was a special sort of man. 763 00:50:28,600 --> 00:50:31,239 Spare us the eulogy. He was a Federation thug. 764 00:50:31,320 --> 00:50:33,629 No, that isn't what he was. 765 00:50:33,720 --> 00:50:37,110 Zen, Servalan's voice pattern, erase it. 766 00:50:37,400 --> 00:50:38,515 Confirmed. 767 00:50:38,800 --> 00:50:41,678 Get us out of here. I've had enough of this place. 768 00:50:45,520 --> 00:50:48,432 (THEME MUSIC) 9999 00:00:0,500 --> 00:00:2,00 www.tvsubtitles.net