1 00:00:00,040 --> 00:00:11,520 "Absolute power corrupts absolutely. Which is a problem. If you are powerless." Drago Musevni, "Manifesto" CY 8433 2 00:00:14,000 --> 00:00:18,880 Béta version : jrzac synchro : DVDrip US 25.000fps 3 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:31,200 Tyr! 4 00:00:36,000 --> 00:00:39,600 - It's a coat of arms. - The distress call said pirates, these guys aren't pirates. 5 00:00:39,600 --> 00:00:41,200 So who are we fighting? 6 00:00:41,200 --> 00:00:43,800 Warning. Reactor overload. Critical function. 7 00:00:43,800 --> 00:00:45,600 Andromeda, how long 'till the ship breaks apart? 8 00:00:45,600 --> 00:00:50,640 Detecting hull breeches on decks four and five. Based on current crack propagation, I estimate eight point two five minutes. 9 00:00:50,640 --> 00:00:53,200 - We still have time to find the crew. - Hold on, that was an estimate. 10 00:00:53,200 --> 00:00:56,840 - We leave and there are survivors, they'll die. - If this explodes and we're still on it, WE'll die. 11 00:00:56,840 --> 00:00:58,640 Beka, get the ship ready, we'll be back in seven minutes. 12 00:00:58,640 --> 00:01:01,640 Just hurry, I hate it when my men are late. 13 00:01:01,640 --> 00:01:06,480 Warning. Reactor overload. Critical function. 14 00:01:11,440 --> 00:01:12,840 I warn you! 15 00:01:21,040 --> 00:01:22,320 Clear? 16 00:01:25,640 --> 00:01:27,400 Tell them that! 17 00:01:30,080 --> 00:01:33,680 This is Captain Dylan Hunt of the Andromeda Ascend.... 18 00:01:33,680 --> 00:01:36,580 - Apparently they've heard of you. - Hold you fire! 19 00:01:37,680 --> 00:01:40,480 We're here to help. 20 00:01:55,240 --> 00:01:59,120 It appears we're a little late. 21 00:02:05,240 --> 00:02:08,480 - Get away from us. - Put it down, we're here to help. 22 00:02:08,480 --> 00:02:11,280 - I'm Captain Dylan Hunt. - I'm Tyr Anasazi. 23 00:02:11,280 --> 00:02:12,840 Dylan Hunt? 24 00:02:14,680 --> 00:02:17,000 Erik, drop the gun. 25 00:02:17,280 --> 00:02:20,280 Father, no. We can't trust them. 26 00:02:20,280 --> 00:02:22,640 Do as I say! 27 00:02:32,280 --> 00:02:38,960 This fellow's alive. Apparently the rest weren't so lucky. 28 00:02:39,280 --> 00:02:40,680 Tell me. 29 00:02:44,280 --> 00:02:47,680 You've lost a lot of blood. 30 00:02:55,720 --> 00:02:57,360 For my son. 31 00:03:02,920 --> 00:03:06,920 Dylan Hunt, Tyr Anasazi, I've... 32 00:03:10,120 --> 00:03:16,920 ...I appoint you coregents to my son. Advise him well. 33 00:03:21,720 --> 00:03:23,440 Long live... 34 00:03:24,120 --> 00:03:26,080 Father! 35 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:27,520 Father!!! 36 00:03:32,960 --> 00:03:37,760 He is the last gardian of a fallen civilization, a hero from another time. 37 00:03:37,760 --> 00:03:41,600 Face to the univers and chaos, Dylan Hunt recrute an unlikely crew... 38 00:03:41,600 --> 00:03:44,160 ...and sets out to reunite the galaxies. 39 00:03:44,160 --> 00:03:48,280 On the starship Andromeda hope lives again. 40 00:04:27,760 --> 00:04:29,160 . 41 00:04:30,960 --> 00:04:38,160 We tried to out run them, but someone sabotaged our slipstream drive. 42 00:04:38,160 --> 00:04:46,600 Everyone I knew was on that ship. My father, my brothers and sisters, our servants. Everyone. 43 00:04:46,600 --> 00:04:48,480 And this would be? 44 00:04:48,600 --> 00:04:50,040 Yanos,... 45 00:04:51,800 --> 00:04:54,960 ...my family's retainer, my friend. 46 00:04:54,960 --> 00:04:59,000 - You've got to save him. - We'll do the best we can. 47 00:04:59,000 --> 00:05:03,000 On the subject of saving, who were your attackers? 48 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:07,800 - They were shock troops of the house of Constantijn. - Your distress call said pirates. 49 00:05:07,800 --> 00:05:11,000 Constantijn is a pirate. A traitor. 50 00:05:11,000 --> 00:05:15,800 He and the five barons butchered millions of our people during their revolt. 51 00:05:15,800 --> 00:05:20,080 And now they have murdered my family,... 52 00:05:22,200 --> 00:05:26,240 ...and Yanos is all I have left. 53 00:05:30,240 --> 00:05:36,240 After the fall, Ne'Holland was one of the fist planets invaded by the Magog. They overwhelmed the planet then moved on. 54 00:05:36,240 --> 00:05:39,840 After thy left, Ne'Holland experienced almost a century of anarchy and civil war. 55 00:05:39,840 --> 00:05:44,840 - Until Vincent the first... - My great, great, great grandfather. 56 00:05:44,840 --> 00:05:47,440 Declared himself King, conquered his rivals and united the planet. 57 00:05:47,440 --> 00:05:52,200 My family has ruled Ne'Holland for over two hundred years. 58 00:05:52,200 --> 00:05:55,000 We made our world stable and prosperous. 59 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:57,400 Which is no doubt why house Constantijn wants you dead. 60 00:05:57,400 --> 00:05:58,520 What triggered the revolt? 61 00:05:58,520 --> 00:06:03,640 Arch Duke Constantijn and the five barons own most of the land on Ne'Holland,... 62 00:06:03,640 --> 00:06:06,560 ...they decided that entitled them to rule, not the King. 63 00:06:06,560 --> 00:06:11,040 - And a civil war broke out. - They caught us by surprise. 64 00:06:11,040 --> 00:06:13,440 The royal guard tried to fight, but... 65 00:06:13,440 --> 00:06:18,040 ...they were slaughtered. Millions of people were killed. 66 00:06:18,040 --> 00:06:23,840 When the capital fell, my father tried to evacuate our family, but... 67 00:06:23,840 --> 00:06:28,480 My father spent many years preparing my older brothers for the throne. 68 00:06:28,480 --> 00:06:34,840 - I'm the third son; no one ever thought I'd... - Become King? 69 00:06:34,840 --> 00:06:36,640 This wasn't supposed to happen. 70 00:06:36,640 --> 00:06:41,440 According to their law, the prince can't officially rule on his own 'till he's crowned on the throne of Vincent the first. 71 00:06:41,440 --> 00:06:43,160 Back on Ne'Holland. 72 00:06:43,160 --> 00:06:50,160 - And until then he needs a coregent. - Two, to be precise. 73 00:06:50,480 --> 00:06:54,480 According to Ne'Holland law, being's Erik's coregents would make us his equals. 74 00:06:54,480 --> 00:07:00,880 This means one vote apiece when it comes to major decisions, and one bullet apiece when the assassins arrive. 75 00:07:00,880 --> 00:07:04,080 True, but there are other things to consider. 76 00:07:04,080 --> 00:07:05,480 And they are? 77 00:07:05,480 --> 00:07:10,560 There's a reason Ne'Holland's one of the first worlds attacked by the Magog,... 78 00:07:10,560 --> 00:07:15,960 ...they're located on a major slipstream nexus. Right along the Magog's main invasion route. 79 00:07:15,960 --> 00:07:19,080 And where the Magog world ship will eventually appear. 80 00:07:19,080 --> 00:07:25,920 Win Ne'Holland, and we'll have a strong point we can use to blunt the Magog invasion,... 81 00:07:25,920 --> 00:07:28,560 ...if the coregent approves. 82 00:07:28,720 --> 00:07:30,720 Long live King Erik. 83 00:07:31,120 --> 00:07:34,520 I'm honored that you've decided to be my coregents. 84 00:07:34,520 --> 00:07:39,320 And I promise that together, we will restore justice to the people of Ne'Holland. 85 00:07:39,320 --> 00:07:41,320 Not even crowned and he's making speeches. 86 00:07:41,320 --> 00:07:45,320 Erik, we have practical matter to address before we start restoring justice to anyone. 87 00:07:45,320 --> 00:07:49,480 Matters like the combined forces of Constantijn and the five barons you've been talking about. 88 00:07:49,480 --> 00:07:55,080 The armies are of no consequence. Our King was murdered, the people will demand vengeance. 89 00:07:55,080 --> 00:07:58,280 Justice and revenge, those aren't really the same thing are they? 90 00:07:58,280 --> 00:08:02,120 Captain, I'm detecting a ship emerging from slipstream. It's from Ne'Holland and its hailing us. 91 00:08:02,120 --> 00:08:04,720 No doubt they're here to pay their respects to your highness. 92 00:08:04,720 --> 00:08:10,720 - Either way it looks like we have our first order of business. - Very well then... 93 00:08:10,720 --> 00:08:13,520 ...we shall address them and make our will known. 94 00:08:13,520 --> 00:08:14,880 Erik... 95 00:08:17,320 --> 00:08:18,760 This way. 96 00:08:20,320 --> 00:08:25,520 Lieutenant Theodore Tjoe, commanding alliance, defense cutter of the Ne'Holland Nobel Protectorate. 97 00:08:25,520 --> 00:08:27,120 Nobel Protectorate? 98 00:08:27,120 --> 00:08:30,320 The Nobel Protectorate is the legitimate government of the Ne'Hollandar system... 99 00:08:30,320 --> 00:08:32,720 That's a lie! You're rebels... 100 00:08:32,720 --> 00:08:35,520 Your Highness! Let the man talk. 101 00:08:35,520 --> 00:08:39,800 - But he... - I concur, motion carries. 102 00:08:39,800 --> 00:08:42,080 Lieutenant, you were saying? 103 00:08:42,080 --> 00:08:46,360 I'm here under orders of the protectorate to collect any survivors of the royal family. 104 00:08:46,360 --> 00:08:50,360 Prince Erik is the only survivor, and he doesn't need any collecting. 105 00:08:50,360 --> 00:08:51,920 It's not a request. 106 00:08:51,920 --> 00:08:56,800 Prince Erik, you have been tried in absentia and have been found guilty for crimes against the Ne'Hollandar people. 107 00:08:56,800 --> 00:09:00,120 You are under arrest. 108 00:09:02,760 --> 00:09:07,360 Corruption, torture, genocide. Serious charges. 109 00:09:07,360 --> 00:09:10,520 If they're true, the late King Florin was no saint. 110 00:09:10,520 --> 00:09:15,360 Hmm. Which would reflect badly on Erik. Making it difficult for us to put him in power, assuming that was still our goal. 111 00:09:15,360 --> 00:09:20,320 The charges might be exaggerated, but according to the databases that I extracted from the freighter,... 112 00:09:20,320 --> 00:09:25,400 ...King Florin didn't exactly tolerate dissent. He imprisoned political rivals and wasn't above the occasional execution. 113 00:09:25,400 --> 00:09:29,960 I haven't a thing against tyrants, per se, but tyrants who lose? 114 00:09:29,960 --> 00:09:33,200 You were looking for an ally, and its being to seem as though you've found a liability. 115 00:09:33,200 --> 00:09:35,920 From all the reports, the Nobles are worse. 116 00:09:35,920 --> 00:09:41,200 Wholesale destruction of the countryside, forces conscription of commoners, biological attacks on cities loyal to the King. 117 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:44,800 Just once I'd like to not have to choose between the lesser of two evils. 118 00:09:44,800 --> 00:09:50,800 Then perhaps we should choose the greater evil. The Barons are organized; they have the upper hand militarily. 119 00:09:50,800 --> 00:09:54,480 Backing them would be our best chance to slow the Magog World Ship. 120 00:09:54,480 --> 00:09:57,640 We'd have a much harder time influencing them than Erik. 121 00:09:57,640 --> 00:10:00,800 As Erik's coregents, you and I can help him become a better ruler than his father was. 122 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:02,400 Assuming he'll listen. 123 00:10:02,400 --> 00:10:07,800 Dylan, I'm receiving a hail from the cutter. They seem pretty insistent. 124 00:10:07,800 --> 00:10:08,800 Do they? 125 00:10:08,800 --> 00:10:13,800 Well that's completely unacceptable! Prince Erik is an indicated criminal, and we demand his immediate return. 126 00:10:13,800 --> 00:10:17,000 Your request is completely unacceptable, and I've rejected it. 127 00:10:17,000 --> 00:10:21,520 Then we...we will be forced...to...fire... 128 00:10:21,520 --> 00:10:24,240 Lieutenant, a bit of advice. 129 00:10:24,720 --> 00:10:31,600 You're on a cutter, I'm on a heavy cruiser, if you insist on pushing this, I could fire a warning shot across your bow,... 130 00:10:31,600 --> 00:10:33,600 ...but frankly,... 131 00:10:33,640 --> 00:10:41,240 ...the missile of on own would probably rip you to pieces. So, it isn't all that bright for you to be making threats. 132 00:10:41,240 --> 00:10:44,840 Point taken. I'll have to confer with my superiors. 133 00:10:44,840 --> 00:10:46,680 Yes, you do that. 134 00:10:48,440 --> 00:10:51,480 You enjoyed that didn't you? 135 00:10:53,240 --> 00:10:54,440 Yes. 136 00:10:58,440 --> 00:11:01,240 You were out of position. Again. 137 00:11:01,240 --> 00:11:03,960 This is a waste of time. 138 00:11:03,960 --> 00:11:08,280 You're supposed to be teaching me how to be a king, not a foot soldier. 139 00:11:08,280 --> 00:11:12,080 Martial arts, politics, war; they're all just ways of bending the universe to your will. 140 00:11:12,080 --> 00:11:13,800 All conflicts abide by the same rules. 141 00:11:13,800 --> 00:11:19,280 Sun-su, Makiavelli, Heados of Thonia, read them, you'll be prepared for anything. 142 00:11:19,280 --> 00:11:21,080 Now, attack. 143 00:11:29,880 --> 00:11:34,480 Is that what you did when they came for your father, boy? Cry? 144 00:11:34,480 --> 00:11:36,560 I said attack. 145 00:11:37,880 --> 00:11:39,280 Come on! 146 00:11:42,480 --> 00:11:52,160 Tell me something else, when they killed your mother and sisters, did they take them first? 147 00:12:04,480 --> 00:12:06,680 Well done my prince. 148 00:12:13,280 --> 00:12:21,840 You relaxed. Never relent. Always finish your enemy or he will finish you. 149 00:12:25,960 --> 00:12:30,280 I'll kill them ya know, the Nobles. 150 00:12:30,280 --> 00:12:35,880 Whether or not they took my sisters, I'll kill them for what they did. 151 00:12:35,880 --> 00:12:42,240 Remember that anger, harness it. Do not let it harness you. 152 00:12:43,720 --> 00:12:49,720 You ought to be a king; you haven't the time for petty personal indulgences like vengeance. 153 00:12:49,720 --> 00:12:57,320 That's easy for you to say, you didn't watch your family get murdered. 154 00:12:57,320 --> 00:13:02,800 Young Erik, we have more in common then you know. 155 00:13:06,920 --> 00:13:08,160 come. 156 00:13:14,360 --> 00:13:16,080 Watch, learn. 157 00:13:20,760 --> 00:13:22,080 Cut... 158 00:13:22,560 --> 00:13:23,160 ...cut!... 159 00:13:23,160 --> 00:13:23,760 ...disarm,... 160 00:13:23,760 --> 00:13:25,280 ...cut!... 161 00:13:25,360 --> 00:13:26,800 ...throw! 162 00:13:32,160 --> 00:13:33,680 Remember. 163 00:13:40,560 --> 00:13:48,560 Once the Andromeda is in position, we launch a quick strike against the Nobel's, destroy their strong points, and seize power. 164 00:13:48,560 --> 00:13:51,200 So, what do you think? 165 00:13:55,400 --> 00:13:59,400 - I think it's ambitious. - You don't approve. 166 00:13:59,400 --> 00:14:03,360 Erik, you told me yourself, your planet lost millions of people in its last civil war. 167 00:14:03,360 --> 00:14:07,760 - We can't just leave the Nobel's in control. - There are other ways to change the balance of power than war. 168 00:14:07,760 --> 00:14:10,960 There's diplomacy, there's economics, public opinion... 169 00:14:10,960 --> 00:14:17,520 We don't have time. We need to be swift, decisive. Tyr said... 170 00:14:18,720 --> 00:14:23,360 I doubt very much Tyr told you to rush into battle unless you absolutely knew you could win. 171 00:14:23,360 --> 00:14:26,960 You're my coregents; you're supposed to help me. 172 00:14:26,960 --> 00:14:31,800 And we will. But I won't help you commit suicide or seize a throne you have no chance of holding. 173 00:14:31,800 --> 00:14:35,400 You don't know them like I do. The Barons are ruthless. 174 00:14:35,400 --> 00:14:41,080 You're afraid of them. Good, you should be, they're dangerous and if you weren't you'd be a fool. 175 00:14:41,080 --> 00:14:44,680 What if I can't do this? 176 00:14:45,680 --> 00:14:51,000 My brothers were groomed for the throne he moment they were born. How am I supposed to learn everything I need to know in a few weeks? 177 00:14:51,000 --> 00:14:57,600 Erik, the only way to really learn about leadership, is to lead. 178 00:14:57,600 --> 00:14:59,200 I don't even know where to start. 179 00:14:59,200 --> 00:15:02,560 Well, that part is easy. 180 00:15:06,200 --> 00:15:16,240 Find out what the people really need, then look for the safest and best way to get it for them, from there,... 181 00:15:16,240 --> 00:15:18,600 ...everything else follows. 182 00:15:22,640 --> 00:15:25,600 From there, everything else follows. 183 00:15:31,440 --> 00:15:33,440 - It's alright, it's alright! - The shock troops? 184 00:15:33,440 --> 00:15:41,440 They're gone, they're gone. You're safe, you are aboard the Andromeda Ascendant, we rescued you. 185 00:15:41,440 --> 00:15:43,440 The King, where, where's... 186 00:15:43,440 --> 00:15:45,040 I'm afraid he didn't make it. 187 00:15:45,040 --> 00:15:46,640 Did anyone survive anyone at all? 188 00:15:46,640 --> 00:15:53,240 Only Prince Erik, we were too late to save the others, I am very sorry. 189 00:15:53,240 --> 00:15:55,320 - I have to speak to the Prince. - You're not ready to leave yet. 190 00:15:55,320 --> 00:16:00,200 You don't understand, the Nobles have taken my wife and daughter hostage, my family! 191 00:16:00,200 --> 00:16:06,640 And now only the Prince can save them, please, you must let me speak to him. 192 00:16:06,640 --> 00:16:08,240 Prince Erik? 193 00:16:09,520 --> 00:16:11,680 Yanos Oh, God! 194 00:16:12,200 --> 00:16:15,040 Thank God you're better. 195 00:16:15,040 --> 00:16:17,640 What are you doing!? What are you...? Help! 196 00:16:17,640 --> 00:16:20,640 Security alert, Observation Deck. 197 00:16:20,640 --> 00:16:24,240 I never wanted it to come to this. 198 00:16:24,240 --> 00:16:27,840 But your father wouldn't sign the Grand Compromise, he refused to share power. 199 00:16:27,840 --> 00:16:29,680 You sabotaged our slipstream drive. 200 00:16:29,680 --> 00:16:32,720 Were you really so blind? 201 00:16:37,880 --> 00:16:39,480 My father trusted you. 202 00:16:39,480 --> 00:16:48,360 Your father was a monster, and if I don't stop you, you'll end up just like him. 203 00:16:52,280 --> 00:16:57,920 Erik don't! He's more useful to us alive. 204 00:17:00,720 --> 00:17:02,080 Is he? 205 00:17:02,280 --> 00:17:08,120 One vote each way, so I guess it's up to me to decide. 206 00:17:08,120 --> 00:17:09,520 Erik No! 207 00:17:26,320 --> 00:17:28,280 You killed him. 208 00:17:37,920 --> 00:17:40,720 I keep telling myself it was self defense. 209 00:17:40,720 --> 00:17:45,680 In my experience, that's seldom consolation. 210 00:17:47,960 --> 00:17:50,720 He was like family. 211 00:17:56,360 --> 00:18:00,640 Dylan, I can see his face, his eyes. 212 00:18:04,040 --> 00:18:11,080 They were alive, starring at me. And then, they just went blank. 213 00:18:22,520 --> 00:18:29,560 It's not like in the stories is it? Taking a man's life. 214 00:18:29,560 --> 00:18:34,520 My brothers wouldn't have thought twice about it. 215 00:18:34,840 --> 00:18:39,280 They were trained to be soldiers, generals. 216 00:18:41,200 --> 00:18:45,040 But no one ever trained me. 217 00:18:46,360 --> 00:18:53,280 Maybe that's a blessing. Your father didn't shape you in his mold. 218 00:18:53,280 --> 00:18:57,440 That means you're free to become a different kind of king. 219 00:18:57,440 --> 00:19:01,280 My father was beloved by our people. 220 00:19:04,400 --> 00:19:06,560 Which people is that? 221 00:19:10,800 --> 00:19:16,320 The ones who died because of him? Or the ones who killed him? 222 00:19:17,200 --> 00:19:21,680 Approaching Ne'Holland slipstream nexus. 223 00:19:24,800 --> 00:19:33,600 I command all royal forces on Ne'Holland to cease fire. And I ask that the Nobels order their troops to do that same. 224 00:19:33,600 --> 00:19:48,040 Our late monarch, my father, was not perfect. But as your new, rightful king, I do not intend to make the same mistakes that he did. 225 00:19:48,040 --> 00:19:53,760 United, we are a great nation. Divided, we shall fall. 226 00:19:55,640 --> 00:20:01,280 So, let us now work together to restore peace and unity to Ne'Holland. 227 00:20:01,280 --> 00:20:06,000 For our people, our planet and our future. 228 00:20:06,800 --> 00:20:11,600 - Message sent, nicely done your highness. - I had a good speech writer. 229 00:20:11,600 --> 00:20:17,000 I agree. Should serve you well in the court of popular opinion. 230 00:20:17,000 --> 00:20:20,400 Yes, we are looking for a peaceful solution. 231 00:20:20,400 --> 00:20:23,640 And who knows, we may just find one. 232 00:20:23,640 --> 00:20:26,040 Captain, we're being hailed. It's Arch Duke Constantijn. 233 00:20:26,040 --> 00:20:32,480 - The man who murdered my family. - Mask your anger Erik. 234 00:20:32,840 --> 00:20:36,640 I agree. But, remember your responsibilities to your people. 235 00:20:36,640 --> 00:20:38,440 Put him through. 236 00:20:39,040 --> 00:20:42,440 I really enjoyed you speech your highness. 237 00:20:42,440 --> 00:20:47,040 Especially the part where you order the royal forces to cease fire. Are there any of them left? 238 00:20:47,040 --> 00:20:48,400 Enough. 239 00:20:49,840 --> 00:20:59,840 However in the interest of peace, I've decided to offer you and the five Barons a formal pardon, for all your crimes. 240 00:20:59,840 --> 00:21:01,520 Oh, thank you. 241 00:21:02,080 --> 00:21:06,280 Arch Duke Constantijn, this is an olive branch to show our willing ness to negotiate. 242 00:21:06,280 --> 00:21:13,880 Well, we're all anxious to find a peaceful solution to our situation. So I have a counter proposal. 243 00:21:13,880 --> 00:21:20,160 If young Erik will endorse the new, legitimate government, then we will pardon him. 244 00:21:20,160 --> 00:21:24,480 That is, providing of course he agrees to leave Ne'Holland and never return, ever. 245 00:21:24,480 --> 00:21:25,680 Exile? 246 00:21:25,680 --> 00:21:31,480 The charges against him are quite serious and exile is far preferable to death. 247 00:21:31,480 --> 00:21:34,920 - Do we have a deal? - I'll never endorse you! You traitor! 248 00:21:34,920 --> 00:21:39,920 You think you frighten me boy? Your anger is a pale imitation of your father. 249 00:21:39,920 --> 00:21:45,240 Don't push me Constantijn, I'm aboard the most powerful warship in the known worlds,... 250 00:21:45,240 --> 00:21:51,360 ...I can destroy you with a word. - Alright, that's enough... 251 00:21:51,360 --> 00:21:53,200 ...both of you. 252 00:21:53,280 --> 00:21:56,720 All we want is what's best for the people of Ne'Holland, we don't want a war. 253 00:21:56,720 --> 00:21:58,360 Nor do we. 254 00:21:58,640 --> 00:22:04,760 Especially now when we have civilian observers stationed aboard each of our defense cutters... 255 00:22:04,760 --> 00:22:09,320 ...and troops are garrisoned in school and hospitals all over Ne'Holland. 256 00:22:09,320 --> 00:22:14,080 Under these circonstances we're fighting to break out captain. I'm sure you can see the problem. 257 00:22:14,080 --> 00:22:19,920 Using people as human shields Constantijn? Not exactly noble. 258 00:22:19,920 --> 00:22:30,480 Well, I'm not the one riding on the most powerful warship in the known worlds am I? 259 00:22:37,720 --> 00:22:42,000 The child is an utter fool, of course. 260 00:22:43,200 --> 00:22:49,600 But he does cut quite the romantic figure. The exiled Prince, the rightful king and so forth. 261 00:22:49,600 --> 00:22:52,120 We both know that the people will support him in his bid for the throne. 262 00:22:52,120 --> 00:22:59,040 I have o doubt that he could take the throne, but how long would he hold it? A month, two at best. 263 00:22:59,040 --> 00:23:04,960 And then, even if I were eliminated, the other Nobles would eat him alive. 264 00:23:04,960 --> 00:23:07,680 So you see my dilemma. 265 00:23:07,680 --> 00:23:15,920 On one hand, I have the boy under my control. On the other... human shields. 266 00:23:16,720 --> 00:23:20,760 A lovely tactical stroke I might say, ruthless. 267 00:23:20,760 --> 00:23:22,800 I'm glad you approve. 268 00:23:22,800 --> 00:23:27,400 But somehow I suspect you didn't contact me just to compliment me on my strategies. 269 00:23:27,400 --> 00:23:31,760 On the contrary, that was the soul purpose of my call. 270 00:23:31,760 --> 00:23:38,000 Then you wouldn't be interested in an offer of friendship from the Protectorate? 271 00:23:38,000 --> 00:23:41,000 Well, that would depend upon the offer. 272 00:23:41,000 --> 00:23:42,800 Rest assured,... 273 00:23:43,160 --> 00:23:48,400 ...I will give you anything it is in my power to give in exchange for one simple gift. 274 00:23:48,400 --> 00:23:54,000 It's a small thing, about the size of a ripe calomelon. 275 00:23:54,000 --> 00:23:56,560 Prince Erik's head? 276 00:23:58,200 --> 00:24:03,920 Served in the traditional manner, of course,... on a platter. 277 00:24:08,200 --> 00:24:12,560 All I require is you agreement and you never nee worry about Constantijn again. 278 00:24:12,560 --> 00:24:14,880 I don't know Tyr. 279 00:24:15,760 --> 00:24:17,040 It's a big decision. 280 00:24:17,040 --> 00:24:19,400 One you were fully prepared to make a few days ago. 281 00:24:19,400 --> 00:24:25,400 But you said that I was being rash. And Dylan keeps talking about finding a, a peaceful solution. 282 00:24:25,400 --> 00:24:27,960 Dylan... is an idealist. 283 00:24:33,000 --> 00:24:39,800 You and I both know there will be no peace on your world so long as Constantijn and the five Barons are alive. 284 00:24:39,800 --> 00:24:46,600 To strike too soon would have been rash. To pass up a genuine opportunity, that's suicide. 285 00:24:46,600 --> 00:24:50,240 If you're so confident about your plan, then we should tell it to Dylan. 286 00:24:50,240 --> 00:24:52,600 Out of the question. Dylan must not know. 287 00:24:52,600 --> 00:24:58,840 The rules governing the regency are clear. If we both agree, we can out vote him no matter what he thinks. 288 00:24:58,840 --> 00:25:03,240 Do you really believe that he'll let the two of us dictate his actions? 289 00:25:03,240 --> 00:25:07,360 Son, the Andromeda is Dylan's ship; he'll do with it what he will. 290 00:25:07,360 --> 00:25:14,240 And I guarantee that he will not be an accomplice to the execution of Constantijn and his allies. 291 00:25:14,240 --> 00:25:21,640 My Prince, if you rely on people to play by the rules, your reign will be sad, violent and short. 292 00:25:21,640 --> 00:25:30,440 Now, what will it be? A false peace with the murderers of your family, one that will end the moment Dylan leaves Ne'Holland,... 293 00:25:30,440 --> 00:25:33,120 ...or an unassailable throne? 294 00:25:36,680 --> 00:25:38,000 Do it. 295 00:25:41,080 --> 00:25:43,680 - Kill them. - Spoken like King. 296 00:25:43,680 --> 00:25:47,680 Tyr, Erik, report to Command, code black. 297 00:25:52,680 --> 00:25:54,080 It's our entire defense fleet. 298 00:25:54,080 --> 00:25:56,280 Rommie, how long would it take you to destroy that fleet? 299 00:25:56,280 --> 00:25:57,680 Six point two seconds. 300 00:25:57,680 --> 00:25:59,200 That long? 301 00:25:59,280 --> 00:26:01,880 We are being hailed by the flag ship, someone named Admiral Alexander. 302 00:26:01,880 --> 00:26:06,600 Another traitor. Commanded my father's military during the war. 303 00:26:06,600 --> 00:26:10,280 At the very end, while we were evacuating, he went over to the Nobels. 304 00:26:10,280 --> 00:26:11,760 On screen. 305 00:26:12,080 --> 00:26:15,120 Admiral Alexander, commander and chief of the Ne'Holland defense forces. 306 00:26:15,120 --> 00:26:17,200 Captain Dylan Hunt of the Andromeda Ascendant. 307 00:26:17,200 --> 00:26:19,880 Captain, I have strict orders not to allow you to pass. 308 00:26:19,880 --> 00:26:20,760 Whose orders? 309 00:26:20,760 --> 00:26:24,480 Your Highness, it's good to see you, I was worried for you. 310 00:26:24,480 --> 00:26:26,680 Not enough to stand by my side. 311 00:26:26,680 --> 00:26:33,320 Prince Erik, your father and I were like brothers, but all this fighting is...its destroying us,... 312 00:26:33,320 --> 00:26:39,880 ...its destroying your people. And now that it's over, it has to stay that way. 313 00:26:39,880 --> 00:26:44,480 You've been a loyal subject Admiral, and I appreciate your concerns. 314 00:26:44,480 --> 00:26:52,720 In that case, I must admit, I am worried for your highnesses safety, especially among these strangers. 315 00:26:52,720 --> 00:26:55,320 Perhaps your highness would care to join us on my flag ship. 316 00:26:55,320 --> 00:27:02,320 I'm not among strangers Admiral. These are my coregents, and the Andromeda is now my flagship. 317 00:27:02,320 --> 00:27:10,720 Since you choose to remain there, may I offer o send over a royal guard to see to your security? 318 00:27:10,720 --> 00:27:15,120 Perhaps, I will confer with my coregents. 319 00:27:15,120 --> 00:27:17,160 Com link suspended. 320 00:27:17,920 --> 00:27:19,720 You handled that well. 321 00:27:19,720 --> 00:27:22,120 You listened, what did you hear? 322 00:27:22,120 --> 00:27:33,320 His invitation was a trap; he's working for Constantijn now. But he's tired, and all he really wants is peace. 323 00:27:34,480 --> 00:27:37,600 - Do we let him send over his guards? - No, no,... 324 00:27:37,600 --> 00:27:45,760 ...we, we'll invite him over to address his concerns about your safety. 325 00:27:47,960 --> 00:27:52,360 But if Dylan can actually persuade Alexander to switch sides,... 326 00:27:52,360 --> 00:27:55,640 ...we'll have the fleet and the Andromeda. 327 00:27:55,640 --> 00:28:00,680 The Nobles will have no choice but to surrender,... 328 00:28:00,680 --> 00:28:02,400 ...peacefully. 329 00:28:05,360 --> 00:28:06,760 Erik,... 330 00:28:08,400 --> 00:28:12,400 ...Alexander has no intention of switching sides. 331 00:28:12,400 --> 00:28:16,360 He only agreed to meet with Dylan to see if there was a way to get to you. 332 00:28:16,360 --> 00:28:21,160 We stick with our original plan, unless you're getting cold feet. 333 00:28:21,160 --> 00:28:26,400 You keep telling me not to trust people, why should I trust you? 334 00:28:26,400 --> 00:28:28,600 You shouldn't. 335 00:28:29,200 --> 00:28:32,360 If you were smart you'd be formulating our own plan. 336 00:28:32,360 --> 00:28:36,720 One that would work whether you follow Dylan's advice, mine or strike out on your own. 337 00:28:36,720 --> 00:28:40,520 All the while making us both believe that you trust us without question. 338 00:28:40,520 --> 00:28:41,840 So,... 339 00:28:43,000 --> 00:28:45,680 ...do you trust me? 340 00:28:47,800 --> 00:28:53,200 The Nobles are heavily guarded, how do you plan on getting close to them? 341 00:28:53,200 --> 00:28:58,000 Ah, you see there again you are disrupting the illusion that you have faith in me. Which at this point... 342 00:28:58,000 --> 00:29:00,400 This is my life on the line, now I asked you a question. 343 00:29:00,400 --> 00:29:02,800 A question with an answer you'd rather not hear. 344 00:29:02,800 --> 00:29:10,720 Coregent, if I'm to be King I need to be kept informed of what must go on to get me on the throne. 345 00:29:10,720 --> 00:29:14,200 How did you get the Nobles to trust you? 346 00:29:14,200 --> 00:29:17,080 By offering them you. 347 00:29:20,400 --> 00:29:25,600 - I must say, I do find your proposal intriguing. - So, you'll keep it in mind? 348 00:29:25,600 --> 00:29:28,000 - You have my word on it. - Thank you, sir. 349 00:29:28,000 --> 00:29:31,440 So, how many can she fire again? 350 00:29:31,440 --> 00:29:34,040 Forty missile launchers, each firing eight rounds per second. 351 00:29:34,040 --> 00:29:38,280 Nineteen thousand, two-hundred rounds per minute. At forty mega ton payloads? 352 00:29:38,280 --> 00:29:44,480 Well, give or take. A glorious heritage class cruiser, like the Andromeda... 353 00:29:45,040 --> 00:29:49,640 ...could completely depopulate a world like, Ne'Holland in under two minutes. 354 00:29:49,640 --> 00:29:51,200 More tea? 355 00:29:57,240 --> 00:30:00,040 Prince Erik, Dylan would like to see you. 356 00:30:00,040 --> 00:30:02,080 About what? 357 00:30:04,800 --> 00:30:06,600 Are you alright? 358 00:30:08,880 --> 00:30:10,520 Ah, I'm fine. 359 00:30:11,720 --> 00:30:15,640 I have to choice beetween running for the rest of my life and starting a war. 360 00:30:15,640 --> 00:30:19,360 And the principle goal of my two advisors seems to be making deals behind my back... 361 00:30:19,360 --> 00:30:23,480 ...and manipulating the situation to their advantage. Everything's great. 362 00:30:23,480 --> 00:30:26,640 - Dylan isn't trying to take advantage of you. - And Tyr? 363 00:30:26,640 --> 00:30:32,040 Tyr, Tyr tries to take advantage of everyone, it's his nature. 364 00:30:32,040 --> 00:30:34,240 I'm seventeen years old. 365 00:30:35,480 --> 00:30:43,440 I should be studying with my tutors, finding love, not deciding the fate of my entire world. 366 00:30:43,440 --> 00:30:47,480 Dylan wanted to tell you this himself but,... 367 00:30:47,480 --> 00:30:50,320 ...he, Constantijn and Alexander were able to reach an agreement. 368 00:30:50,320 --> 00:30:54,920 If you all agree to enter into formal negotiations to share power with the Nobles,... 369 00:30:54,920 --> 00:30:58,600 ...they'll agree to a cease fire and to your coronation. 370 00:30:58,600 --> 00:31:04,400 The war is over your highness, you're going home. 371 00:31:20,400 --> 00:31:22,680 - Where will the Nobles be? - Below the throne and to the right. 372 00:31:22,680 --> 00:31:25,160 Arch Duke Constantijn will crown you of course,... 373 00:31:25,160 --> 00:31:28,720 ...and Admiral Alexander has provided royal guards to line your procession route. 374 00:31:28,720 --> 00:31:32,360 At my father's coronation, thousand of people lined his route to throw rose petals. 375 00:31:32,360 --> 00:31:34,920 Well this time, let's hope nobody throws any grenades. 376 00:31:34,920 --> 00:31:39,760 Your coronation will be broadcast by holocam, your entire world will be watching. 377 00:31:39,760 --> 00:31:45,680 Everything seems to be in order. Let's go back and run though this again. 378 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:01,920 Have we a deal? 379 00:32:03,120 --> 00:32:07,200 How will you get my snipers past the royal guards? 380 00:32:07,200 --> 00:32:10,520 I've left breaks in our security perimeters. 381 00:32:10,520 --> 00:32:12,520 Here, here and here. 382 00:32:13,800 --> 00:32:16,240 It's unfortunate it's come to this. 383 00:32:16,240 --> 00:32:17,600 Tragic. 384 00:32:20,240 --> 00:32:22,800 You may not believe me, but... 385 00:32:22,800 --> 00:32:26,920 ...the Barons and I never wished to make war against our king. 386 00:32:26,920 --> 00:32:29,040 But someone had to stand up for the people. 387 00:32:29,040 --> 00:32:33,280 - And rule them. - Well the people can't rule themselves, this is true. 388 00:32:33,280 --> 00:32:39,120 But neither should any king, at least not without the aristocracy. 389 00:32:40,280 --> 00:32:44,960 - You have chosen the right side. - I've chosen the winning side. 390 00:32:44,960 --> 00:32:47,440 Then we have a deal. 391 00:32:47,720 --> 00:32:56,320 After Erik is dead, my snipers will kill your Captain Hunt, the Andromeda Ascendant will be yours. 392 00:33:21,600 --> 00:33:23,240 Your Majesty. 393 00:33:32,600 --> 00:33:34,600 All is in readiness. 394 00:33:35,040 --> 00:33:36,640 I don't understand why you haven't already killed them. 395 00:33:36,640 --> 00:33:42,640 Attack without provocation and the people will think you are a despot who murders his foes,... 396 00:33:42,640 --> 00:33:47,920 ...allow them to attack you, and you remain a blameless innocent. 397 00:33:47,920 --> 00:33:53,120 The people will love you, even as your foes breathe their last. 398 00:33:53,120 --> 00:33:54,320 Yes? 399 00:33:59,520 --> 00:34:00,720 Tyr. 400 00:34:06,760 --> 00:34:09,840 So how are you feeling? 401 00:34:11,560 --> 00:34:15,120 - Dylan... - Dylan the guests are ready. 402 00:34:15,120 --> 00:34:17,440 - All of them? - VIPs included. 403 00:34:17,440 --> 00:34:20,520 My remote sentries are detecting security breeches in the perimeter 404 00:34:20,520 --> 00:34:22,560 What's happening? 405 00:34:22,560 --> 00:34:25,200 Something you wanted to tell me? 406 00:34:31,760 --> 00:34:34,840 I just wanted to thank you 407 00:34:34,840 --> 00:34:36,600 You're welcome. 408 00:34:37,440 --> 00:34:38,800 Rommie. 409 00:34:46,600 --> 00:34:53,400 Announcing his royal highness, Erik Rolandis Hegador, son of his royal majesty King Florin. 410 00:34:53,400 --> 00:34:55,640 Prince of the grand system of Ne'Holland. 411 00:34:55,640 --> 00:35:02,160 Not until he steps out of his tent, I want this on camera; I want the entire world to see. 412 00:35:02,160 --> 00:35:06,160 - We have to go - I think its best if we just wait here for a while. 413 00:35:06,160 --> 00:35:08,120 For what? 414 00:35:18,080 --> 00:35:19,600 Stay back! 415 00:35:19,680 --> 00:35:22,120 Hold your tone, hole your tone. 416 00:35:22,120 --> 00:35:24,760 - What is that? - I hope you don't mind. 417 00:35:24,760 --> 00:35:28,560 I took the liberty of inviting a couple of extra guests. 418 00:35:28,560 --> 00:35:29,880 Ready. 419 00:35:37,760 --> 00:35:40,760 Fire! Open fire now! 420 00:35:53,200 --> 00:35:59,360 - Use weapon, secure the perimeter. - Use weapons aye. 421 00:36:15,560 --> 00:36:21,200 - You're killing them. You're just like Tyr. - No, I'm better. 422 00:36:21,200 --> 00:36:24,880 - Tyr, we had a deal. - Did we? 423 00:36:25,280 --> 00:36:26,720 Kill him! 424 00:36:34,800 --> 00:36:37,480 You said you were on our side. 425 00:36:37,480 --> 00:36:40,360 I said the winning side. 426 00:36:57,200 --> 00:37:00,120 - Perimeter's secure Captain. - Thank you. 427 00:37:00,120 --> 00:37:01,880 You're welcome. 428 00:37:02,280 --> 00:37:03,280 What did you do? 429 00:37:03,280 --> 00:37:08,840 The same thing everybody else seems to be doing around here, just making plans. 430 00:37:08,840 --> 00:37:12,040 Looks like mine worked. 431 00:37:18,840 --> 00:37:21,040 All of this, for me. 432 00:37:23,600 --> 00:37:29,240 This is what it costs, the game of Kings. You pay with blood. 433 00:37:29,240 --> 00:37:34,360 I had no idea what I was getting myself into,... 434 00:37:34,920 --> 00:37:39,240 ...but you did. You've played this game before. 435 00:37:39,240 --> 00:37:41,800 Did you learn anything? 436 00:37:41,800 --> 00:37:46,240 Tyr taught me to be ruthless that was the Nobel's way. 437 00:37:46,240 --> 00:37:53,320 He taught me to try for peace, diplomacy, and to be ruthless only as a last resort. 438 00:37:53,320 --> 00:37:55,520 I've see enough. 439 00:37:57,760 --> 00:37:59,360 I'm ready 440 00:38:00,760 --> 00:38:02,000 Good. 441 00:38:04,800 --> 00:38:09,840 Do I am my father's son, I am not my father. 442 00:38:09,840 --> 00:38:13,880 Where he fought, I will find common ground. 443 00:38:13,880 --> 00:38:17,080 Where he commanded, I will listen. 444 00:38:17,720 --> 00:38:22,000 And where he seized all the power he could bare, I will share it. 445 00:38:22,000 --> 00:38:27,360 A government elected by the people, and for the people. 446 00:38:27,800 --> 00:38:34,120 Because I am only one man, and you, you are Ne'Holland. 447 00:38:34,640 --> 00:38:36,200 Long live the people! 448 00:38:36,200 --> 00:38:38,480 Long live the King! 449 00:39:03,200 --> 00:39:06,440 A democracy? How quaint. 450 00:39:06,600 --> 00:39:10,480 Yes Tyr, I know, you would have preferred Erik as a dictator. 451 00:39:10,480 --> 00:39:17,560 No sir, I should have very much liked our young Erik to survive. Your way I give him a month. 452 00:39:17,560 --> 00:39:23,760 You've won for now, but in the long run my good captain I must believe you've placed the wrong bet. 453 00:39:23,760 --> 00:39:28,400 I didn't bet on Erik, I bet on them. 454 00:39:31,760 --> 00:39:32,760 The people. 455 00:39:32,760 --> 00:39:36,440 A vote for everyone, including the soldiers, especially the soldiers. 456 00:39:36,440 --> 00:39:40,800 Each of whom will be granted an equal share of the Nobles land when they put down their arms. 457 00:39:40,800 --> 00:39:47,840 Isn't it a lucky thing for you then that Constantijn and the Baron's land has suddenly become available to prop up your new government. 458 00:39:47,840 --> 00:39:50,560 Yes, lucky for me. 459 00:39:52,600 --> 00:40:03,280 Tyr, those people you told Erik to study, Sun-su, Heados of Thonia, Makiavelli, I've read them too. 460 00:40:03,280 --> 00:40:09,200 Well, Captain Hunt, I didn't know you could be so... 461 00:40:10,080 --> 00:40:11,680 ...literate. 462 00:40:16,800 --> 00:40:19,120 Long live the King! 463 00:40:32,520 --> 00:40:34,440 _^^^^_ (o . o) ( - ) 464 00:40:35,200 --> 00:40:36,960 Synchro : jrzac 465 00:40:37,560 --> 00:40:40,880 Transcript VO : not mine fixed some wrong words