1 00:00:10,611 --> 00:00:12,413 Total honesty. 2 00:00:12,446 --> 00:00:15,416 As in no one on all the planet Veras 3 00:00:15,916 --> 00:00:17,285 tells a white lie? 4 00:00:17,318 --> 00:00:19,620 Nope. Not even a beige one. 5 00:00:19,653 --> 00:00:22,190 With virtually foolproof lie-detection capabilities 6 00:00:22,223 --> 00:00:23,791 and penalties for deceptive behavior 7 00:00:23,824 --> 00:00:26,860 ranging from inflicted vegetative stasis 8 00:00:26,894 --> 00:00:28,562 to decapitation, 9 00:00:28,596 --> 00:00:31,031 they've created a world of absolute truthfulness. 10 00:00:31,065 --> 00:00:32,900 What is that? 11 00:00:32,933 --> 00:00:34,768 Like, the second circle of hell? 12 00:00:34,802 --> 00:00:37,371 That would be right below absolute celibacy. 13 00:00:37,405 --> 00:00:39,140 Harper, you might find this surprising, 14 00:00:39,173 --> 00:00:42,042 but some people find the truth liberating. 15 00:00:42,076 --> 00:00:43,777 Are we talking about the same Beka? 16 00:00:43,811 --> 00:00:46,580 I would have liked to have gone with her to study the Verasites. 17 00:00:46,614 --> 00:00:48,216 Huh. Not me. 18 00:00:48,249 --> 00:00:49,517 A world of polygraphs? 19 00:00:49,550 --> 00:00:51,485 I get paranoid just thinking about it. 20 00:00:51,519 --> 00:00:53,721 Man, talk about a buzz kill. 21 00:00:53,754 --> 00:00:54,822 How do they mate? 22 00:00:54,855 --> 00:00:56,890 How do they date? I mean, come on. 23 00:00:56,924 --> 00:00:59,927 Love is just a bunch of exaggerations and lies 24 00:00:59,960 --> 00:01:01,962 all dolled up in pseudo-poetic language 25 00:01:01,995 --> 00:01:03,864 uttered preferably while intoxicated, 26 00:01:03,897 --> 00:01:06,234 and all for the singular universal purpose 27 00:01:06,267 --> 00:01:08,836 of... You know. 28 00:01:09,737 --> 00:01:12,005 Harper, you're a born romantic. 29 00:01:12,039 --> 00:01:13,374 Sometimes, there are flowers. 30 00:01:13,407 --> 00:01:15,509 Actually, Harper does have a point. 31 00:01:15,543 --> 00:01:18,512 After the Verasites developed their highly coveted truth technology 32 00:01:18,546 --> 00:01:19,713 nearly five centuries ago, 33 00:01:19,747 --> 00:01:22,082 the culture subsequently endured radical shifts 34 00:01:22,116 --> 00:01:23,917 in social behaviors and philosophies. 35 00:01:23,951 --> 00:01:26,554 It's a particularly logical and passionless society. 36 00:01:26,587 --> 00:01:30,858 And our particularly passionate and illogical Beka Valentine 37 00:01:30,891 --> 00:01:32,926 is testifying on behalf of some guy 38 00:01:32,960 --> 00:01:35,463 who stole DNA from them? 39 00:01:35,496 --> 00:01:37,798 Sounds like he'd be better off just giving it back. 40 00:01:45,072 --> 00:01:46,240 So, as I understand it, 41 00:01:46,274 --> 00:01:49,343 I am to be a character witness for Able Ladrone. 42 00:01:52,180 --> 00:01:54,715 Well, first off, let me start by saying 43 00:01:54,748 --> 00:01:58,118 that Able Ladrone never stole anything from anyone. 44 00:02:04,325 --> 00:02:07,161 Maybe there was one or two instances. 45 00:02:10,164 --> 00:02:13,401 All right, Able Ladrone was an all-out criminal, 46 00:02:14,768 --> 00:02:16,837 but that was a long time ago. 47 00:02:20,708 --> 00:02:24,245 Able Ladrone is my friend? 48 00:02:29,283 --> 00:02:30,318 Okay. 49 00:02:33,521 --> 00:02:35,189 How goes the vacation, boss? 50 00:02:35,223 --> 00:02:38,926 I mean, how goes the Sinti strategic defense summit, boss? 51 00:02:38,959 --> 00:02:40,694 Well, actually, Mr. Harper, 52 00:02:40,728 --> 00:02:41,829 it's very interesting. 53 00:02:41,862 --> 00:02:43,797 It is running a bit long, though. 54 00:02:43,831 --> 00:02:46,300 Yeah, yeah. Grueling, I'm sure. 55 00:02:46,334 --> 00:02:47,768 Two-hour lecture, lunch, 56 00:02:47,801 --> 00:02:49,603 go to the beach, take a nap, 57 00:02:49,637 --> 00:02:52,105 then maybe another lecture, maybe fight off another nap, 58 00:02:52,139 --> 00:02:53,974 and then dinner, and then, well... 59 00:02:54,775 --> 00:02:56,109 I won't go into that. 60 00:02:56,143 --> 00:02:57,445 I'll just get depressed. 61 00:02:57,478 --> 00:03:00,180 Yes, it's tough duty, but someone has to do it. 62 00:03:00,214 --> 00:03:01,582 Don't rub it in. 63 00:03:02,916 --> 00:03:05,185 He most certainly was an orphan. 64 00:03:06,320 --> 00:03:08,188 Look, that's starting to annoy me. 65 00:03:09,490 --> 00:03:11,592 Okay, thank you. 66 00:03:11,625 --> 00:03:14,428 For heaven's sake, I am perfectly capable of telling the truth 67 00:03:14,462 --> 00:03:16,029 without constantly being monitored. 68 00:03:19,199 --> 00:03:20,501 Report on Beka. 69 00:03:20,534 --> 00:03:23,003 Our last communication indicated that she was about to testify 70 00:03:23,036 --> 00:03:24,204 and everything was going smoothly. 71 00:03:24,238 --> 00:03:26,607 Just goes to show you that in a world dominated by reason, 72 00:03:26,640 --> 00:03:28,008 character can still count for something. 73 00:03:28,041 --> 00:03:29,410 Excellent. Keep me posted, 74 00:03:29,443 --> 00:03:31,379 but don't call too early, 75 00:03:31,412 --> 00:03:34,482 because these lectures tend to run very, very late. 76 00:03:34,515 --> 00:03:36,317 I'm sure there's nothing to worry about. 77 00:03:43,557 --> 00:03:44,625 Fairness? 78 00:03:45,158 --> 00:03:46,494 You want fairness? 79 00:03:48,496 --> 00:03:50,264 Get me Able Ladrone. 80 00:03:53,801 --> 00:03:56,069 Security, seal Omega core. 81 00:03:56,103 --> 00:03:57,971 Apprehend Beka Valentine. 82 00:04:04,845 --> 00:04:05,979 Wait! Come back! 83 00:04:06,013 --> 00:04:07,448 Andromeda, come in! 84 00:04:11,652 --> 00:04:13,587 Beka, what's wrong? 85 00:04:13,621 --> 00:04:16,390 You could say my testimony's had an unexpected impact. 86 00:04:20,828 --> 00:04:23,831 Now some lunatic is attempting a prison break. 87 00:04:31,672 --> 00:04:34,475 Well, despite the absence of shackles and a cell, 88 00:04:34,508 --> 00:04:36,444 one can only presume this is Able Ladrone. 89 00:04:36,477 --> 00:04:38,178 He's going to be the dead Able Ladrone 90 00:04:38,211 --> 00:04:39,580 if we don't get back to the Maru right now. 91 00:04:46,286 --> 00:04:49,089 The universe is a dangerous place, 92 00:04:49,122 --> 00:04:50,658 but in our future, 93 00:04:50,691 --> 00:04:53,193 my crew and I fight to make it safe. 94 00:04:53,994 --> 00:04:55,629 I am Dylan Hunt, 95 00:04:55,663 --> 00:04:57,565 Captain of the Andromeda Ascendant, 96 00:04:57,598 --> 00:04:59,900 and these are our adventures. 97 00:05:42,042 --> 00:05:43,544 The Maru has just docked, 98 00:05:43,577 --> 00:05:46,079 and there is an urgent hail from the planet Veras. 99 00:05:46,113 --> 00:05:48,716 This is Marshall Orac of Fugitive Retrieval. 100 00:05:48,749 --> 00:05:50,183 Where is Captain Hunt? 101 00:05:50,217 --> 00:05:52,052 What can we do for you, Marshall? 102 00:05:52,085 --> 00:05:55,789 Do you or do you not admit to harboring the fugitive known as Able Ladrone? 103 00:05:55,823 --> 00:05:57,858 Able Ladrone is onboard the Andromeda, yes. 104 00:05:57,891 --> 00:06:00,127 Able Ladrone is wanted for crimes committed 105 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:02,596 throughout the new Commonwealth and beyond, 106 00:06:02,630 --> 00:06:05,533 not the least of which is the theft and smuggling 107 00:06:05,566 --> 00:06:07,501 of extremely sensitive technology 108 00:06:07,535 --> 00:06:08,602 from Technocore. 109 00:06:09,803 --> 00:06:11,539 Return him immediately, 110 00:06:11,572 --> 00:06:13,774 or we will unleash the entire arsenal 111 00:06:13,807 --> 00:06:16,577 of the Veras Fugitive Retrieval Squad. 112 00:06:16,610 --> 00:06:18,111 You can do little to harm me. 113 00:06:18,145 --> 00:06:19,613 Ladrone has stolen technology 114 00:06:19,647 --> 00:06:21,915 that can change the face of the universe 115 00:06:21,949 --> 00:06:24,184 for better or worse. 116 00:06:24,217 --> 00:06:26,987 He was on trial through the auspices of Technocore, 117 00:06:27,020 --> 00:06:28,321 who are our protectors. 118 00:06:28,355 --> 00:06:30,190 Oh, brother. Technocore. 119 00:06:30,223 --> 00:06:31,992 We shall not mask our intent. 120 00:06:32,025 --> 00:06:34,795 Either give us Ladrone or we will attack. 121 00:06:35,963 --> 00:06:37,498 We await your response. 122 00:06:38,098 --> 00:06:39,199 He's lying. 123 00:06:42,570 --> 00:06:45,005 Look, the Verasites may be truth harpies, 124 00:06:45,038 --> 00:06:47,875 but if they're in Technocore's "how high" club, It is bad news. 125 00:06:47,908 --> 00:06:48,942 What? 126 00:06:48,976 --> 00:06:50,611 "How high?" Club. 127 00:06:50,644 --> 00:06:53,013 Technocore says "Jump!" and they say, "How high?" 128 00:06:53,046 --> 00:06:54,515 What is Technocore? 129 00:06:54,548 --> 00:06:57,384 It's a giant consortium of companies, planets, and even some small systems, 130 00:06:57,417 --> 00:06:59,653 all of whom manufacture weapons and defense materials. 131 00:06:59,687 --> 00:07:01,889 Yep. Bad boys with big guns. 132 00:07:01,922 --> 00:07:03,156 They've got their own military, 133 00:07:03,190 --> 00:07:04,692 and rumor has it they've even got armament 134 00:07:04,725 --> 00:07:06,259 that can take out the Andromeda. 135 00:07:06,293 --> 00:07:07,595 So what do we do now? 136 00:07:07,628 --> 00:07:09,062 If Veras fires on us 137 00:07:09,096 --> 00:07:10,998 and we return fire destroying their ships, 138 00:07:11,031 --> 00:07:12,666 we are criminals in the Commonwealth. 139 00:07:12,700 --> 00:07:15,302 And Dylan is with the Commonwealth right now. 140 00:07:15,335 --> 00:07:18,005 And if we hand over Ladrone and he's innocent? 141 00:07:19,006 --> 00:07:20,874 Have the Verasites launched vessels? 142 00:07:21,475 --> 00:07:22,476 Yes. 143 00:07:25,112 --> 00:07:26,213 Then we're on the clock. 144 00:07:31,151 --> 00:07:32,419 Boss. 145 00:07:32,452 --> 00:07:33,954 Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, boss. 146 00:07:33,987 --> 00:07:36,289 Boss... 147 00:07:36,323 --> 00:07:38,726 Jeez, Valentine, did you have to break the guy out of the pokey? 148 00:07:38,759 --> 00:07:40,027 Look, I didn't have a choice. 149 00:07:40,060 --> 00:07:42,630 Well, you might have had one or two other choices. 150 00:07:42,663 --> 00:07:45,432 Before you indict Beka, I should tell you 151 00:07:45,465 --> 00:07:47,167 that although I've made a career 152 00:07:47,200 --> 00:07:49,870 out of remodeling the truth into convenient shapes 153 00:07:49,903 --> 00:07:52,873 while taking possession of commodities 154 00:07:52,906 --> 00:07:54,474 legally belonging to others-- 155 00:07:54,508 --> 00:07:56,844 Nietzscheans call those liars and thieves. 156 00:07:56,877 --> 00:08:00,113 I would dispute the fact that what I've done has been wrong. 157 00:08:00,147 --> 00:08:01,982 Illegal, yes, 158 00:08:02,015 --> 00:08:03,951 but you should know 159 00:08:03,984 --> 00:08:05,619 that the universe is not by nature 160 00:08:05,653 --> 00:08:08,722 an equitable distributor of good health and good fortune. 161 00:08:08,756 --> 00:08:10,357 And I suppose it's your duty 162 00:08:10,390 --> 00:08:12,025 to give the gift of redistribution? 163 00:08:12,059 --> 00:08:13,727 Look, Harper, there are those 164 00:08:13,761 --> 00:08:16,964 for whom personal gain is of secondary importance. 165 00:08:16,997 --> 00:08:18,866 And there are those for whom the Robin Hood defense 166 00:08:18,899 --> 00:08:21,168 is not necessarily the greatest way to go. 167 00:08:22,603 --> 00:08:25,438 But, oh, what the hell. 168 00:08:25,472 --> 00:08:27,908 In an odd sort of way, I guess I can get behind it. 169 00:08:27,941 --> 00:08:28,942 Great. 170 00:08:31,979 --> 00:08:33,213 You must be the engineer. 171 00:08:33,246 --> 00:08:35,949 Why? Because I'm the short guy with the sense of humor? 172 00:08:35,983 --> 00:08:37,484 The wry wit, huh? 173 00:08:37,517 --> 00:08:40,487 Because I'm so freaking amiable with the careless demeanor? Is that it? 174 00:08:40,520 --> 00:08:43,023 Well, that, and the tools. 175 00:08:47,895 --> 00:08:48,896 Right. 176 00:08:50,197 --> 00:08:51,632 What is that? 177 00:08:51,665 --> 00:08:54,835 This? Oh, it's nothing special. 178 00:08:54,868 --> 00:08:58,338 It's just the Harper handy ultra multi. 179 00:08:58,371 --> 00:09:01,809 Heh. It's ultra-configurable, multi-purpose, and it's Harper handy. 180 00:09:01,842 --> 00:09:03,276 It's a pocket utility. 181 00:09:03,310 --> 00:09:04,845 It's not quite finished yet. I've got a few 182 00:09:04,878 --> 00:09:07,447 personal modifications I have to finish, 183 00:09:07,480 --> 00:09:08,982 But this puppy 184 00:09:09,016 --> 00:09:10,918 has got eight different nanobots inside it 185 00:09:10,951 --> 00:09:12,285 that can sew together anything, 186 00:09:12,319 --> 00:09:15,055 metal, glass, carbon fibers, even organic sludge, 187 00:09:15,088 --> 00:09:17,457 You name it, and it's got user-programmable settings. 188 00:09:17,490 --> 00:09:18,626 Here, check it out. 189 00:09:23,030 --> 00:09:24,231 Oop. 190 00:09:24,264 --> 00:09:26,700 Must have left the charge on. Sorry. 191 00:09:26,734 --> 00:09:27,735 Harper... 192 00:09:38,445 --> 00:09:40,213 Bek, we need to talk. 193 00:09:40,247 --> 00:09:42,015 Oh, let me guess. Before he left, 194 00:09:42,049 --> 00:09:44,317 Dylan nominated you substitute scolder. 195 00:09:44,351 --> 00:09:46,119 So does that mean that you deny 196 00:09:46,153 --> 00:09:48,822 that what you did was totally irresponsible and selfish? 197 00:09:48,856 --> 00:09:50,557 Trance, do you know the consequences 198 00:09:50,590 --> 00:09:52,192 of a guilty verdict on Veras? 199 00:09:52,225 --> 00:09:53,627 What they call rehabilitation, 200 00:09:53,661 --> 00:09:55,462 the rest of the galaxy calls mutilation. 201 00:09:55,495 --> 00:09:56,596 Technocore will see to that. 202 00:09:56,630 --> 00:09:58,932 What about the consequences for the rest of us? 203 00:09:58,966 --> 00:10:00,834 Come on, Beka. Look me in the eye 204 00:10:00,868 --> 00:10:02,903 and tell me you considered that even for a nanosecond. 205 00:10:02,936 --> 00:10:04,638 How about looking into eyes I haven't seen 206 00:10:04,672 --> 00:10:06,373 since I was barely more than a punk kid 207 00:10:06,406 --> 00:10:07,908 running simple scams? 208 00:10:07,941 --> 00:10:09,342 I didn't plan this. 209 00:10:09,376 --> 00:10:11,278 Nostalgia is not an excuse, 210 00:10:11,311 --> 00:10:12,880 no matter how you romanticize it. 211 00:10:12,913 --> 00:10:14,882 Isn't it? Able's an old friend. 212 00:10:14,915 --> 00:10:17,250 He may be all I have left of the good old days. 213 00:10:17,284 --> 00:10:18,585 Let's talk about what happened last time 214 00:10:18,618 --> 00:10:20,988 we encountered someone from the "good old days". 215 00:10:21,021 --> 00:10:22,923 Oh, let's not. How about being my friend 216 00:10:22,956 --> 00:10:25,325 and showing a little faith in my judgment? 217 00:10:25,358 --> 00:10:27,294 Even if I think you're making a big mistake, 218 00:10:27,327 --> 00:10:30,063 and we're going to have to pay that price right along with you? 219 00:10:30,097 --> 00:10:31,398 Maybe that's what loyalty is. 220 00:10:35,869 --> 00:10:37,971 You know, Beka, it's important that you know 221 00:10:38,005 --> 00:10:41,108 that this experimental genetic material that I stole- 222 00:10:41,408 --> 00:10:42,409 Neck. 223 00:10:44,411 --> 00:10:45,445 Thank you. 224 00:10:46,479 --> 00:10:49,149 Has been successful in curing everything 225 00:10:49,182 --> 00:10:52,319 from post-traumatic dementia to bio-viruses. 226 00:10:52,352 --> 00:10:53,486 It's miracle stuff. 227 00:10:53,520 --> 00:10:54,988 I believe you, 228 00:10:55,022 --> 00:10:57,357 and I'm sure Andromeda is verifying your account 229 00:10:57,390 --> 00:10:58,491 even as we speak. 230 00:11:03,764 --> 00:11:07,968 You look better than I remember. 231 00:11:09,636 --> 00:11:11,338 I've been watching my diet. 232 00:11:12,773 --> 00:11:14,007 I can't see anything. 233 00:11:15,142 --> 00:11:16,609 Nothing on sensors. 234 00:11:16,643 --> 00:11:18,045 This is too creepy. 235 00:11:18,078 --> 00:11:19,679 Wait a minute. 236 00:11:19,713 --> 00:11:23,050 What if the Verasites have already contacted Technocore? 237 00:11:23,083 --> 00:11:24,651 I'm sure they have. 238 00:11:24,684 --> 00:11:28,088 What genetic technology is Ladrone accused of stealing? 239 00:11:28,121 --> 00:11:31,058 It always boils down to genetics for you, Huh, Anasazi? 240 00:11:31,091 --> 00:11:33,827 My silly child, that's what we all boil down to. 241 00:11:33,861 --> 00:11:36,563 Well, so far, I've been shut out 242 00:11:36,596 --> 00:11:39,132 by wall after wall of highly advanced encryptions. 243 00:11:39,933 --> 00:11:41,068 Those on the cutting edge 244 00:11:41,101 --> 00:11:42,635 of Technocore's research and development 245 00:11:42,669 --> 00:11:45,438 aren't ready for anyone to know its technology exists, 246 00:11:45,472 --> 00:11:47,640 much less discover that it's fallen into the hands 247 00:11:47,674 --> 00:11:48,976 of someone like Able Ladrone. 248 00:11:49,009 --> 00:11:51,378 That's not the only thing that's fallen into his hands. 249 00:11:52,079 --> 00:11:53,246 Beka's a big girl. 250 00:11:53,280 --> 00:11:54,314 Age is irrelevant. 251 00:11:54,347 --> 00:11:55,883 Yeah, and besides, 252 00:11:55,916 --> 00:11:59,686 even the most experienced pilots 253 00:11:59,719 --> 00:12:01,321 are vulnerable to blind spots, 254 00:12:01,354 --> 00:12:02,589 and trust me, 255 00:12:02,622 --> 00:12:05,092 Beka's had more than her fair share of fender benders. 256 00:12:05,125 --> 00:12:07,060 At least she's gotten behind the wheel. 257 00:12:07,094 --> 00:12:08,161 All right, look, 258 00:12:08,195 --> 00:12:09,763 if you're going to slam my love life 259 00:12:09,797 --> 00:12:11,364 in which you refuse to take part, 260 00:12:11,398 --> 00:12:14,267 don't hide behind some cheesy metaphor, okay? 261 00:12:17,905 --> 00:12:20,073 I'm receiving a transmission from the Verasites. 262 00:12:21,809 --> 00:12:23,844 Do you remember the first time you went on a grift with me? 263 00:12:23,877 --> 00:12:24,978 Lonestar Euphrates. 264 00:12:25,745 --> 00:12:27,280 Beautiful place. 265 00:12:27,314 --> 00:12:29,249 I think I was supposed to be helping my dad 266 00:12:29,282 --> 00:12:30,717 offload some hot terra gems 267 00:12:30,750 --> 00:12:33,120 on some black market on Fenree. 268 00:12:33,153 --> 00:12:35,555 And I was in the middle of my pitch to the mark, 269 00:12:35,588 --> 00:12:37,490 this big fat rich guy 270 00:12:37,524 --> 00:12:39,626 with a very memorable proboscis, 271 00:12:40,593 --> 00:12:42,729 when he turns and says- 272 00:12:42,762 --> 00:12:44,364 "Who's the gangly redhead?" 273 00:12:45,298 --> 00:12:46,366 Very funny. 274 00:12:46,399 --> 00:12:50,337 And there was that beautiful Beka Valentine smile. 275 00:12:50,370 --> 00:12:51,972 You know, I just wanted to spank you 276 00:12:52,005 --> 00:12:53,140 and throw you on the next shuttle, 277 00:12:53,173 --> 00:12:54,274 but you were too damn cute. 278 00:12:54,307 --> 00:12:55,642 Spanking, huh? 279 00:12:55,675 --> 00:12:59,112 That might have gone over when I was 14 and you were 24. 280 00:12:59,146 --> 00:13:01,048 Actually, come to think of it... 281 00:13:01,882 --> 00:13:02,916 Come to think of it, 282 00:13:02,950 --> 00:13:05,185 you were never all that gangly. 283 00:13:05,218 --> 00:13:07,120 You just hadn't grown into your beauty yet. 284 00:13:08,655 --> 00:13:12,525 Able, promise me this isn't a con. 285 00:13:12,559 --> 00:13:15,428 Rule number one, never play a player. 286 00:13:15,462 --> 00:13:17,931 I'm not that kind of player anymore. 287 00:13:17,965 --> 00:13:19,066 Well, it doesn't matter. 288 00:13:19,099 --> 00:13:20,400 You never forget how to play the game. 289 00:13:20,433 --> 00:13:21,935 This isn't a game, Able, 290 00:13:22,302 --> 00:13:23,336 not to me, 291 00:13:23,370 --> 00:13:25,839 and if I think for one minute you are playing me-- 292 00:13:25,873 --> 00:13:27,240 You have my permission... 293 00:13:27,274 --> 00:13:29,476 No, I implore you... 294 00:13:29,509 --> 00:13:30,810 To shoot me... 295 00:13:30,844 --> 00:13:32,913 For being the dumbest man in the universe. 296 00:13:38,518 --> 00:13:40,120 Beka, report to command. 297 00:13:47,094 --> 00:13:49,029 The Verasites are coming here? 298 00:13:49,062 --> 00:13:50,197 As in here? 299 00:13:50,230 --> 00:13:52,499 The escapee is here along with who sprung him. 300 00:13:52,532 --> 00:13:53,700 Are you out of your minds? 301 00:13:53,733 --> 00:13:55,368 We've got no other choice. 302 00:13:55,402 --> 00:13:57,670 Now, they're willing to hear Ladrone's case. 303 00:13:57,704 --> 00:13:59,539 For now, I would like to avoid bloodshed. 304 00:13:59,572 --> 00:14:01,041 I can't believe you guys would do this to me. 305 00:14:01,074 --> 00:14:02,609 What would you rather do? 306 00:14:02,642 --> 00:14:04,244 Start blasting away at the Verasites? 307 00:14:04,277 --> 00:14:05,812 Come on, boss. They're sitting ducks. 308 00:14:05,845 --> 00:14:07,414 We'd be the scourge of the Commonwealth. 309 00:14:07,447 --> 00:14:08,715 They'll be under constant surveillance, Beka. 310 00:14:08,748 --> 00:14:10,217 They won't do anything we don't know about. 311 00:14:10,250 --> 00:14:11,985 They'll bring Technocore right to us. 312 00:14:12,019 --> 00:14:13,420 You've already done that. 313 00:14:14,387 --> 00:14:16,589 I've partially solved their encryptions. 314 00:14:16,623 --> 00:14:19,292 I'm detecting mass communications and staging on the planet 315 00:14:19,326 --> 00:14:20,894 holding Technocore's military headquarters. 316 00:14:20,928 --> 00:14:22,495 Yeah, we're in big trouble, boss, 317 00:14:22,529 --> 00:14:24,264 with a capital "We're screwed." 318 00:14:24,297 --> 00:14:25,632 When does the trial start? 319 00:14:25,665 --> 00:14:28,068 Just as soon as you're locked in our brig under maximum security. 320 00:14:28,101 --> 00:14:29,502 No. Hold on. 321 00:14:30,537 --> 00:14:31,704 Before anyone makes a move, 322 00:14:31,738 --> 00:14:33,706 how about we hear my thoughts on this subject? 323 00:14:33,740 --> 00:14:34,942 You wanna lock him up, 324 00:14:34,975 --> 00:14:36,509 You'll have to knock me down first. 325 00:14:38,845 --> 00:14:39,879 Don't worry. 326 00:14:39,913 --> 00:14:41,748 I won't bring bloodshed on you. 327 00:14:43,383 --> 00:14:45,618 If we leave, you're safe. 328 00:14:46,219 --> 00:14:47,454 With their capabilities, 329 00:14:47,487 --> 00:14:50,023 Technocore will find the Maru in about two seconds flat. 330 00:14:50,057 --> 00:14:52,993 Look, I made a promise to keep him safe. 331 00:14:53,026 --> 00:14:55,595 That promise is as good as if I made it to any one of you. 332 00:14:57,864 --> 00:14:59,266 I would have thought you'd understand that. 333 00:15:06,673 --> 00:15:08,841 Well, that sucked. 334 00:15:08,875 --> 00:15:10,610 I guess that's why they say space is a vacuum. 335 00:15:10,643 --> 00:15:12,912 No, they say space is a vacuum 336 00:15:12,946 --> 00:15:14,281 because space is a vacuum. 337 00:15:26,059 --> 00:15:28,228 It's nice to see you made good on your promise 338 00:15:28,261 --> 00:15:30,530 to become the best pilot in the universe. 339 00:15:30,563 --> 00:15:31,931 Orbit is locked. 340 00:15:33,600 --> 00:15:34,601 Recognize it? 341 00:15:35,835 --> 00:15:36,869 Mmm... 342 00:15:37,504 --> 00:15:38,538 No. 343 00:15:38,571 --> 00:15:39,572 You're kidding. 344 00:15:46,846 --> 00:15:47,880 Yeah, I'm kidding. 345 00:15:48,848 --> 00:15:50,417 Lonestar Euphrates. 346 00:15:52,585 --> 00:15:54,654 Oh, that was a long time ago, Beka. 347 00:15:56,889 --> 00:16:00,527 You know, if I could go back and just change one thing... 348 00:16:02,162 --> 00:16:03,163 Look... 349 00:16:04,831 --> 00:16:08,568 If anyone was following us, I'm sure I lost them. 350 00:16:08,601 --> 00:16:11,604 In fact, I've probably bought us enough time for you to explain 351 00:16:11,638 --> 00:16:13,573 exactly what you've gotten yourself mixed up in, 352 00:16:13,606 --> 00:16:15,742 and why I had to look at my best friends 353 00:16:15,775 --> 00:16:17,144 down the barrel of my gun. 354 00:16:17,177 --> 00:16:18,378 Well, it's simple, really. 355 00:16:18,411 --> 00:16:20,680 The DNA-based compounds that can do so much good 356 00:16:20,713 --> 00:16:22,182 are the same building blocks 357 00:16:22,215 --> 00:16:23,783 that can be developed into weapons of doom, 358 00:16:23,816 --> 00:16:25,852 with the power to transform all lifeforms as we know them, 359 00:16:25,885 --> 00:16:27,754 including the planets themselves. 360 00:16:27,787 --> 00:16:30,723 Well, you always did have a flair for the dramatic. 361 00:16:30,757 --> 00:16:32,392 And I wish I was employing it now, 362 00:16:32,425 --> 00:16:35,728 but death and destruction are always far friendlier toward the bottom line. 363 00:16:37,797 --> 00:16:39,732 I don't suppose you could just give it back? 364 00:16:39,766 --> 00:16:42,369 Oh, they'd like nothing more, believe me, 365 00:16:42,402 --> 00:16:45,505 because accessing it would almost certainly mean my death. 366 00:16:45,538 --> 00:16:47,774 Why? Where did you put it exactly? 367 00:16:48,941 --> 00:16:50,843 Some of it, in here, memorized. 368 00:16:50,877 --> 00:16:51,878 The rest... 369 00:16:53,146 --> 00:16:55,782 Nearly undetectable molecules, smaller than a nanogram. 370 00:16:55,815 --> 00:16:57,317 You hid it in your body? 371 00:16:57,350 --> 00:16:58,585 In pouches of nanobots 372 00:16:58,618 --> 00:17:01,388 camouflaged to behave like the organs they're attached to. 373 00:17:01,421 --> 00:17:03,523 There are only a couple of biotechs in the galaxy 374 00:17:03,556 --> 00:17:04,891 capable of removing them 375 00:17:05,425 --> 00:17:06,426 without killing me. 376 00:17:08,661 --> 00:17:10,963 I'll understand if you don't want to go on this ride with me, 377 00:17:10,997 --> 00:17:12,665 but I can't let them catch me. 378 00:17:12,699 --> 00:17:14,267 Too many lives are depending on it. 379 00:17:17,537 --> 00:17:19,106 You know what this feels like? 380 00:17:20,673 --> 00:17:21,674 Goodbye? 381 00:17:22,509 --> 00:17:23,510 No. 382 00:17:24,844 --> 00:17:25,845 It feels like home. 383 00:17:40,227 --> 00:17:42,329 This is Lieutenant Lyra, my next in command. 384 00:17:42,362 --> 00:17:43,796 Lyra. 385 00:17:43,830 --> 00:17:46,633 Wow, what a beautiful name. 386 00:17:46,666 --> 00:17:49,035 Did you know that in Greek, 387 00:17:49,068 --> 00:17:51,104 Lyra means harp? 388 00:17:51,138 --> 00:17:53,240 And nobody plays the harp better 389 00:17:53,273 --> 00:17:54,807 than the Harper. 390 00:17:55,942 --> 00:17:58,478 I have never seen anyone so... 391 00:17:58,945 --> 00:17:59,946 Harper. 392 00:18:01,314 --> 00:18:03,883 Um, so... Named. 393 00:18:04,717 --> 00:18:06,052 So named Lyra. 394 00:18:06,085 --> 00:18:08,355 Huh, and that's the truth. Huh. 395 00:18:08,388 --> 00:18:10,557 We agreed to discuss Ladrone's case, 396 00:18:10,590 --> 00:18:12,024 but it is highly unlikely 397 00:18:12,058 --> 00:18:13,993 that any new information you provide 398 00:18:14,026 --> 00:18:15,895 will significantly change his trial's outcome. 399 00:18:15,928 --> 00:18:18,631 Do you have any evidence that Ladrone has actually hurt anyone? 400 00:18:18,665 --> 00:18:20,633 As of today, no, 401 00:18:20,667 --> 00:18:23,570 but maybe tomorrow or the next, 402 00:18:23,603 --> 00:18:26,005 and then it could be hundreds of thousands within hours, 403 00:18:26,539 --> 00:18:28,074 millions within days. 404 00:18:28,107 --> 00:18:30,843 He's already begun selling secrets to volatile militant groups. 405 00:18:30,877 --> 00:18:33,380 Ladrone claims this technology can save lives. 406 00:18:33,413 --> 00:18:36,082 Technocore, the manufacturer, disputes those claims. 407 00:18:36,115 --> 00:18:38,151 Oh, yeah? And are they telling the truth? 408 00:18:38,185 --> 00:18:39,986 Technocore is not on trial here. 409 00:18:40,019 --> 00:18:41,988 Able Ladrone is. I'd like to see him now. 410 00:18:42,021 --> 00:18:43,923 I'm afraid that's not possible. 411 00:18:43,956 --> 00:18:46,193 He left shortly before you arrived. 412 00:18:46,226 --> 00:18:48,060 Events took an unforeseen turn. 413 00:18:48,094 --> 00:18:49,729 Technocore won't see it that way. 414 00:18:51,331 --> 00:18:52,432 This is suicide. 415 00:19:02,609 --> 00:19:04,544 Wait a minute. That can't be right. 416 00:19:05,645 --> 00:19:08,415 Then again, that would mean I, boy genius, am wrong. 417 00:19:11,551 --> 00:19:13,085 Sorry for interrupting. 418 00:19:15,322 --> 00:19:16,689 Are you really a genius? 419 00:19:16,723 --> 00:19:18,325 Yes. 420 00:19:18,358 --> 00:19:20,159 Are you really as good at detecting lies 421 00:19:20,193 --> 00:19:23,730 as you are at simply being you? 422 00:19:23,763 --> 00:19:25,131 What if I said I wanted to hear 423 00:19:25,164 --> 00:19:26,599 whatever it is you wanted to tell me? 424 00:19:26,633 --> 00:19:28,501 Then I would tell you anything you wanted to hear. 425 00:19:30,370 --> 00:19:32,539 And if you believe in body language, 426 00:19:32,572 --> 00:19:34,474 I think you just made the opening move. 427 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:37,176 Harper? 428 00:19:38,245 --> 00:19:40,213 Yes, o glorious creation of mine 429 00:19:40,247 --> 00:19:42,415 with the world's crappiest timing? 430 00:19:42,449 --> 00:19:44,684 Please report on the progress of your analysis. 431 00:19:44,717 --> 00:19:45,718 Yeah, yeah. 432 00:19:52,825 --> 00:19:55,495 I managed to obtain a viable sample of DNA 433 00:19:55,528 --> 00:19:56,929 if that's what you could call 434 00:19:56,963 --> 00:19:59,299 the freakish chemistry experiment 435 00:19:59,332 --> 00:20:01,167 going on in the old nuclei. 436 00:20:01,200 --> 00:20:02,235 Thank you, Harper. 437 00:20:13,480 --> 00:20:15,748 We need to get to the Maru before Technocore does. 438 00:20:15,782 --> 00:20:17,750 Are we going to be encountering more than usual security force? 439 00:20:17,784 --> 00:20:18,785 Probably. 440 00:20:20,253 --> 00:20:21,388 Initiating launch. 441 00:20:23,390 --> 00:20:24,691 Technocore arms themselves 442 00:20:24,724 --> 00:20:26,158 with weapons designed to defeat 443 00:20:26,192 --> 00:20:27,294 the weapons they manufacture 444 00:20:27,327 --> 00:20:28,461 for the rest of the Commonwealth. 445 00:20:29,228 --> 00:20:30,763 You've got to admire that. 446 00:20:51,384 --> 00:20:52,552 Please tell me 447 00:20:53,653 --> 00:20:55,588 that you always looked at me as a friend 448 00:20:55,622 --> 00:20:56,756 and not as a father figure, 449 00:20:56,789 --> 00:20:59,559 because that would make this wrong on so many levels. 450 00:20:59,592 --> 00:21:01,260 A father figure? 451 00:21:01,294 --> 00:21:04,364 No, more like a sexy older brother... 452 00:21:06,533 --> 00:21:08,167 The sexy, older brother of a friend, 453 00:21:08,200 --> 00:21:10,303 which makes this not wrong at all. 454 00:21:15,375 --> 00:21:17,510 Warning, warning. 455 00:21:17,544 --> 00:21:18,578 Heavily armed vessel... 456 00:21:18,611 --> 00:21:19,979 No! 457 00:21:20,012 --> 00:21:22,048 With active E.C.M. closing fast in a hostile pattern. 458 00:21:23,350 --> 00:21:24,351 Clothes. Clothes! 459 00:21:34,527 --> 00:21:35,528 Ready, dad? 460 00:21:36,629 --> 00:21:37,664 That's not funny. 461 00:21:39,366 --> 00:21:40,400 Neither was that. 462 00:21:40,433 --> 00:21:41,601 We are being boarded. 463 00:21:41,634 --> 00:21:42,835 Come on. This way. 464 00:22:11,330 --> 00:22:12,331 Look. 465 00:22:14,100 --> 00:22:15,402 Is this who I think it is? 466 00:22:16,469 --> 00:22:19,639 Technocore preemptive ops, A. K. A... Death squad. 467 00:22:19,672 --> 00:22:20,673 Death squad. Great. 468 00:22:23,309 --> 00:22:24,844 Depressurizing airlock. 469 00:22:32,419 --> 00:22:34,286 Ah. Took care of that guy. 470 00:22:34,320 --> 00:22:35,388 That's good. 471 00:22:38,324 --> 00:22:39,459 We've got company. 472 00:22:39,492 --> 00:22:41,561 Okay, split up. Through the cargo bay. 473 00:22:42,061 --> 00:22:43,563 Okay. Be careful. 474 00:22:48,234 --> 00:22:49,235 Beka! 475 00:23:01,013 --> 00:23:02,014 Beka... 476 00:23:06,052 --> 00:23:07,386 Come on. Come on! 477 00:23:23,470 --> 00:23:24,971 Get the door, get the door! 478 00:24:03,543 --> 00:24:04,877 Good to see you. 479 00:24:13,219 --> 00:24:15,655 All right, let's make sure these babies are ship-shape. 480 00:24:15,688 --> 00:24:18,290 If we come under attack, these puppies have got to hold. 481 00:24:19,458 --> 00:24:21,528 Hope you don't mind the tight fit. 482 00:24:25,632 --> 00:24:27,634 I appreciate you allowing me the distraction 483 00:24:27,667 --> 00:24:28,768 from our present crisis. 484 00:24:28,801 --> 00:24:29,836 Trust me, 485 00:24:29,869 --> 00:24:31,604 the distraction is all mine. 486 00:24:33,706 --> 00:24:34,741 Um... 487 00:24:36,075 --> 00:24:38,044 Can I ask you a question? Of course. 488 00:24:38,077 --> 00:24:40,613 Rumors say that this whole lie-detection thing, 489 00:24:40,647 --> 00:24:43,182 it's a freak evolutionary reaction 490 00:24:43,215 --> 00:24:45,652 to the plague that almost wiped out your whole population 491 00:24:45,685 --> 00:24:47,253 500 years ago. 492 00:24:47,286 --> 00:24:48,755 Hmm. Interesting theory. 493 00:24:50,022 --> 00:24:52,458 Other rumors say you have bio-mechanical implants 494 00:24:52,491 --> 00:24:54,527 that interface with external sensors. 495 00:24:54,561 --> 00:24:56,896 And you want to know if I have any implants? 496 00:24:57,564 --> 00:25:00,166 Yeah, that, and... 497 00:25:00,199 --> 00:25:02,802 I'd like to know how you can tell when people are lying. 498 00:25:12,111 --> 00:25:14,513 So thanks for your help in there, 499 00:25:15,815 --> 00:25:17,283 although I think that you should know 500 00:25:17,316 --> 00:25:18,818 that if I had it to do all over again... 501 00:25:18,851 --> 00:25:20,152 You would. I would. 502 00:25:22,789 --> 00:25:24,957 Whoever said it's tough charting a course for your future 503 00:25:24,991 --> 00:25:27,059 when your past and present keep colliding 504 00:25:27,093 --> 00:25:28,828 sure knew what they were talking about. 505 00:25:28,861 --> 00:25:31,430 Perhaps there's a lesson here. 506 00:25:31,463 --> 00:25:35,234 Rommie, I know I have a lousy history with this kind of stuff. 507 00:25:36,268 --> 00:25:38,437 But this time, I feel it in my gut. 508 00:25:39,071 --> 00:25:40,907 I'm sure of it. 509 00:25:40,940 --> 00:25:42,374 I finally bet on the right horse. 510 00:25:42,408 --> 00:25:44,644 According to Harper's research, he may not be a horse at all. 511 00:25:45,578 --> 00:25:48,380 The man you just risked your life for, 512 00:25:48,414 --> 00:25:51,083 his DNA does not match that of Able Ladrone. 513 00:25:54,053 --> 00:25:57,857 It's just not natural to tell the truth all the time, 514 00:25:57,890 --> 00:25:59,158 let alone hear it. 515 00:25:59,759 --> 00:26:01,160 So you enjoy lying? 516 00:26:02,829 --> 00:26:06,332 Let's just say I enjoy having the option, 517 00:26:07,366 --> 00:26:08,868 and about certain things, 518 00:26:08,901 --> 00:26:10,637 I prefer having people lie to me. 519 00:26:10,670 --> 00:26:12,905 You may not be able to understand this, 520 00:26:12,939 --> 00:26:15,241 but lies... 521 00:26:16,508 --> 00:26:18,477 Can be the spice of intercourse. 522 00:26:20,947 --> 00:26:21,948 Discourse. 523 00:26:23,315 --> 00:26:25,051 Uh... 524 00:26:25,084 --> 00:26:26,653 If you ever get the chance to try it sometime, 525 00:26:26,686 --> 00:26:27,754 I highly recommend it. 526 00:26:27,787 --> 00:26:30,022 Lying or discourse? 527 00:26:32,058 --> 00:26:34,426 You know, for somebody who tells the truth, 528 00:26:34,460 --> 00:26:36,262 you sure do a lot of dancing. 529 00:26:39,031 --> 00:26:41,567 You're not going to tell me the secret to this truth mojo, 530 00:26:41,600 --> 00:26:42,735 are you? 531 00:26:42,769 --> 00:26:45,271 The security of our system depends on secrecy, 532 00:26:45,304 --> 00:26:47,506 but I will tell you this. 533 00:26:47,539 --> 00:26:50,810 Anybody who ever said honesty is good for the soul 534 00:26:50,843 --> 00:26:53,112 never spent any time on Veras. 535 00:26:55,547 --> 00:26:57,483 That's what I've been trying to tell you. 536 00:26:58,985 --> 00:27:00,920 So do you wield all of your tools 537 00:27:00,953 --> 00:27:02,521 with such confidence? 538 00:27:07,827 --> 00:27:09,395 Whoa! 539 00:27:09,428 --> 00:27:12,264 You stole a sample of his DNA? 540 00:27:12,298 --> 00:27:13,399 The guy got caught 541 00:27:13,432 --> 00:27:15,001 with his fingers in Technocore's cookie jar. 542 00:27:15,034 --> 00:27:17,103 We wanted to see if he'd tampered with his own dough. 543 00:27:17,136 --> 00:27:18,304 What the hell are you doing back here anyway? 544 00:27:18,337 --> 00:27:20,206 I needed to find out what was going on, 545 00:27:20,239 --> 00:27:21,340 and why a friend 546 00:27:21,373 --> 00:27:23,342 would do something so intrusive 547 00:27:23,375 --> 00:27:25,511 to someone I care about! 548 00:27:25,544 --> 00:27:27,814 How could I? 549 00:27:27,847 --> 00:27:30,249 All right, all right, allow me to quote here. 550 00:27:30,282 --> 00:27:31,851 "If you want to lock him up, 551 00:27:31,884 --> 00:27:33,519 "you've got to knock me down first." 552 00:27:35,221 --> 00:27:36,956 Okay, so the parallel isn't exact. 553 00:27:36,989 --> 00:27:40,026 The point is, you would obviously do anything to protect a friend. 554 00:27:40,059 --> 00:27:42,762 So would I, even if it's from herself. 555 00:27:42,795 --> 00:27:46,432 He knows things about me that only Able Ladrone could know. 556 00:27:46,465 --> 00:27:47,867 He acts just like him. 557 00:27:47,900 --> 00:27:49,035 He smells just like him. 558 00:27:49,068 --> 00:27:50,136 Oh, yeah? 559 00:27:50,169 --> 00:27:51,704 What else does he do just like him? 560 00:27:55,241 --> 00:27:58,277 No one appreciates your level of genius more than I do, Harper, 561 00:27:58,310 --> 00:27:59,812 but this time, you made a mistake. 562 00:27:59,846 --> 00:28:01,547 All right, listen. 563 00:28:01,580 --> 00:28:03,582 If he really isn't Able Ladrone, 564 00:28:03,615 --> 00:28:04,951 what else isn't he? What? 565 00:28:04,984 --> 00:28:06,318 If he lies about who he is, 566 00:28:06,352 --> 00:28:07,887 he could be lying about something else. 567 00:28:07,920 --> 00:28:10,056 We could be in ten times the trouble we think we're in. 568 00:28:10,089 --> 00:28:11,891 We don't really know what he's up to, do we? 569 00:28:11,924 --> 00:28:13,059 It's starting to look that way. 570 00:28:13,092 --> 00:28:14,894 Huh. Rom-doll to the rescue. 571 00:28:16,028 --> 00:28:18,097 The early experimental data I've hacked into 572 00:28:18,130 --> 00:28:20,432 suggests that if someone could get their hands 573 00:28:20,466 --> 00:28:22,301 on the real Ladrone's DNA, 574 00:28:22,334 --> 00:28:24,603 theoretically, they could access his genetic memory. 575 00:28:25,304 --> 00:28:26,338 See, Valentine? 576 00:28:26,372 --> 00:28:28,440 That's how he could know all about you. 577 00:28:29,208 --> 00:28:30,609 It's a slippery slope. 578 00:28:43,522 --> 00:28:45,825 Four dozen Technocore ships have exited slipstream 579 00:28:45,858 --> 00:28:47,559 and are heading toward us in battle formation, 580 00:28:47,593 --> 00:28:49,929 and the Eureka Maru is leaving the Andromeda. 581 00:28:51,430 --> 00:28:52,498 Beka, no. 582 00:28:52,531 --> 00:28:53,732 Don't worry, Harper. 583 00:28:53,766 --> 00:28:54,767 I have a plan. 584 00:29:06,645 --> 00:29:09,315 Harper, are you seeing what I'm seeing? 585 00:29:09,348 --> 00:29:10,482 Yeah, I'm seeing it. 586 00:29:10,516 --> 00:29:11,617 Looks like it's the old 587 00:29:11,650 --> 00:29:13,152 Shoot-first- and-don't-ask-questions-later- 588 00:29:13,185 --> 00:29:14,520 because-you'll-all be-dead formation. 589 00:29:14,553 --> 00:29:16,823 Yeah. Get the plasma cannons charged and ready. 590 00:29:16,856 --> 00:29:17,890 I'll get back to you in a minute. 591 00:29:17,924 --> 00:29:19,158 Sure. Take your time. 592 00:29:19,191 --> 00:29:21,027 It's not like we're facing utter annihilation or anything. 593 00:29:29,936 --> 00:29:31,770 What's going to happen to my planet? 594 00:29:31,804 --> 00:29:33,272 We are not on their side. 595 00:29:33,305 --> 00:29:34,974 They know that, you know that. 596 00:29:35,007 --> 00:29:36,075 Uh-huh. 597 00:29:36,108 --> 00:29:37,877 I tried to reach Technocore. 598 00:29:37,910 --> 00:29:39,745 They won't talk to us. 599 00:29:39,778 --> 00:29:41,147 They're going to kill us all. 600 00:29:41,948 --> 00:29:43,883 Let that boy do his job. 601 00:29:45,051 --> 00:29:47,086 You have your friend, Beka, to blame for this. 602 00:29:47,119 --> 00:29:48,154 I know. 603 00:29:48,187 --> 00:29:51,490 Fortunately, loyalty is her fatal flaw. 604 00:29:51,523 --> 00:29:53,826 That, and she's a sucker for a dude in distress. 605 00:29:53,860 --> 00:29:55,127 Is she in love with Ladrone? 606 00:29:55,161 --> 00:29:56,963 I guess, if you believe in that sort of thing. 607 00:29:56,996 --> 00:29:58,397 Do you believe in love? 608 00:29:59,465 --> 00:30:01,167 I'm starting to. 609 00:30:01,200 --> 00:30:03,135 Harper, I need us in tight formation 610 00:30:03,169 --> 00:30:05,504 and those dischargers ready to rock A.S.A.P. 611 00:30:05,537 --> 00:30:07,573 If your plan resembles anything like "Run like hell," 612 00:30:07,606 --> 00:30:09,241 I can name that tune in three notes or less. 613 00:30:09,275 --> 00:30:10,877 We're not running anywhere. 614 00:30:10,910 --> 00:30:12,278 Ever heard of plasma phantoms? 615 00:30:12,311 --> 00:30:15,047 Indie-alt speedmetal folk band from the pre-Commonwealth era? 616 00:30:15,081 --> 00:30:18,017 No, Dylan told us about one of his final exams 617 00:30:18,050 --> 00:30:20,219 on the simulators at the Argosy Academy. Remember? 618 00:30:20,252 --> 00:30:21,420 You mean the one 619 00:30:21,453 --> 00:30:24,223 where plasma bursts are ricocheted off a nearby ship 620 00:30:24,256 --> 00:30:26,959 creating energy signature echoes that fake out the enemy 621 00:30:26,993 --> 00:30:29,095 into thinking there are a bunch of cloaked ships? 622 00:30:29,128 --> 00:30:30,496 That would be the one. 623 00:30:30,529 --> 00:30:32,498 No, and even if I did, Valentine, 624 00:30:32,531 --> 00:30:34,800 it's strictly theoretical. That was an exercise. 625 00:30:39,305 --> 00:30:41,007 And that was very real. 626 00:30:41,040 --> 00:30:42,641 Are you with me or not? 627 00:30:42,674 --> 00:30:45,044 Well, I'm trying to be, but my mind is fading fast. 628 00:30:45,077 --> 00:30:48,114 Just get the plasma cannons charged and ready. 629 00:30:50,883 --> 00:30:52,718 Trust me, the cannon's charged and ready. 630 00:30:56,088 --> 00:30:58,190 Um, don't you think it's a bad idea 631 00:30:58,224 --> 00:31:00,426 for us to keep taking hits and not firing back? 632 00:31:00,459 --> 00:31:01,627 In order for this to work, 633 00:31:01,660 --> 00:31:03,462 we have to let them get a little closer. 634 00:31:17,576 --> 00:31:18,945 They're still coming. Fast. 635 00:31:20,746 --> 00:31:22,614 I'm detecting pre-launch activity 636 00:31:22,648 --> 00:31:24,550 in the weapons bays of several of the ships. 637 00:31:28,820 --> 00:31:30,356 They're still closing in, Beka. 638 00:31:32,358 --> 00:31:33,392 Hail Technocore. 639 00:31:33,425 --> 00:31:35,227 Tell them you're willing to make a deal. 640 00:31:35,261 --> 00:31:36,262 Not now. 641 00:31:40,666 --> 00:31:42,201 I admire your courage, 642 00:31:42,234 --> 00:31:43,335 but if we all die here, 643 00:31:43,369 --> 00:31:45,604 nothing I have done will have mattered, 644 00:31:45,637 --> 00:31:47,606 and I can't have your death on my conscience. 645 00:31:47,639 --> 00:31:49,508 Don't worry, neither can I. 646 00:31:49,541 --> 00:31:51,010 Harper, time for the phantoms. 647 00:31:51,043 --> 00:31:52,778 Letting slip the plasma hounds. 648 00:32:02,854 --> 00:32:03,922 It's working. 649 00:32:03,956 --> 00:32:05,224 Harper, are you seeing this? 650 00:32:05,257 --> 00:32:07,693 Seeing it? I made it. 651 00:32:07,726 --> 00:32:09,495 Right now, they should be assuming there are anywhere 652 00:32:09,528 --> 00:32:11,964 from ten to a hundred cloaked ships moving in on them. 653 00:32:12,898 --> 00:32:14,400 We don't approve of your-- What? 654 00:32:15,234 --> 00:32:17,936 Perpetrating a lie? Whoo! 655 00:32:17,970 --> 00:32:20,706 A lie that saved our butts, including yours, 656 00:32:20,739 --> 00:32:22,141 and especially hers. 657 00:32:22,174 --> 00:32:24,110 Rest easy, Marshall. We're just implementing 658 00:32:24,143 --> 00:32:26,678 an tried and true military strategy known as bluffing, 659 00:32:26,712 --> 00:32:27,913 an entirely different thing. 660 00:32:31,483 --> 00:32:32,985 They're still firing missiles. 661 00:32:36,122 --> 00:32:37,789 That is not a missile. 662 00:32:38,324 --> 00:32:39,491 That... 663 00:32:42,061 --> 00:32:43,362 Is a slipfighter. 664 00:32:47,733 --> 00:32:49,868 Captain, you are cleared for landing. 665 00:32:57,676 --> 00:33:01,047 The Technocore ships are holding position, but not firing. 666 00:33:01,080 --> 00:33:03,449 I can see you've learned a lot from Captain Hunt. 667 00:33:03,482 --> 00:33:05,384 Unfortunately, he can't seem to teach me anything 668 00:33:05,417 --> 00:33:06,518 in the area I'm weakest. 669 00:33:06,552 --> 00:33:07,619 What? 670 00:33:07,653 --> 00:33:09,121 What the hell are you? 671 00:33:09,521 --> 00:33:10,522 Uh... 672 00:33:12,091 --> 00:33:13,492 Somebody sampled my DNA. 673 00:33:14,826 --> 00:33:15,861 Harper 674 00:33:15,894 --> 00:33:18,064 and his gizmo he shot me with. 675 00:33:18,097 --> 00:33:20,499 Is there a sign on my forehead, 676 00:33:20,532 --> 00:33:22,334 or is it written on every wall of every bathroom 677 00:33:22,368 --> 00:33:25,504 from here to Tarn Vedra about what an easy dupe Beka Valentine is? 678 00:33:25,537 --> 00:33:26,538 Beka... 679 00:33:27,639 --> 00:33:28,840 Trust me. 680 00:33:28,874 --> 00:33:30,409 I am who you think I am. 681 00:33:30,442 --> 00:33:32,411 My DNA is unrecognizable 682 00:33:32,444 --> 00:33:34,980 because it's been altered by an experimental compound, 683 00:33:35,647 --> 00:33:36,882 when I was in prison 684 00:33:36,915 --> 00:33:40,852 for a petty scam a few years back. 685 00:33:40,886 --> 00:33:43,822 It turns out they were using the prison population as guinea pigs 686 00:33:43,855 --> 00:33:46,192 for a new generation of radical bio-viruses. 687 00:33:46,225 --> 00:33:49,995 When I got out, I hooked up with a disgruntled Technocore researcher 688 00:33:50,028 --> 00:33:51,830 who showed me how to keep myself alive 689 00:33:51,863 --> 00:33:53,432 using injections 690 00:33:53,465 --> 00:33:55,467 of a substance derived from my own DNA. 691 00:33:55,501 --> 00:33:56,702 How long can that last? 692 00:33:58,070 --> 00:34:00,539 As long as I keep injecting myself, 693 00:34:00,572 --> 00:34:03,509 but the technology is imperfect. 694 00:34:03,542 --> 00:34:06,345 The reconstituted genes have a short life, 695 00:34:07,513 --> 00:34:10,616 and mine would be shorter without them. 696 00:34:14,086 --> 00:34:15,787 I told you I was watching my diet. 697 00:34:15,821 --> 00:34:16,888 The real Able Ladrone 698 00:34:16,922 --> 00:34:19,057 would have told me this from the beginning. 699 00:34:19,091 --> 00:34:20,459 And risk your pity? 700 00:34:24,430 --> 00:34:26,298 Beka, it's how a man behaves... 701 00:34:29,168 --> 00:34:30,369 When he's in love. 702 00:34:33,139 --> 00:34:34,640 Beka, get back here asap. 703 00:34:34,673 --> 00:34:36,708 Technocore has accepted Dylan's proposition. 704 00:34:37,543 --> 00:34:39,345 Dylan's proposition? 705 00:34:42,114 --> 00:34:44,049 Ah, home, sweet home. 706 00:34:44,082 --> 00:34:45,384 Good to have you back, boss. 707 00:34:45,417 --> 00:34:47,553 Good to be back. Rommie, the emissaries 708 00:34:47,586 --> 00:34:48,654 will arrive just after the Maru. 709 00:34:48,687 --> 00:34:49,821 Prepping hangar 14. 710 00:34:50,756 --> 00:34:51,757 Mr. Harper? 711 00:34:52,724 --> 00:34:53,792 As we discussed. 712 00:34:55,494 --> 00:34:57,062 Right. I'm already on it, boss. 713 00:34:57,663 --> 00:34:58,897 Uh... 714 00:34:59,631 --> 00:35:00,632 You have command. 715 00:35:01,099 --> 00:35:02,134 Thank you. 716 00:35:02,168 --> 00:35:03,202 Trance? 717 00:35:03,235 --> 00:35:05,304 Right. Med deck. 718 00:35:06,872 --> 00:35:07,973 Captain Hunt. 719 00:35:08,006 --> 00:35:10,276 I'm Marshall Orac of Fugitive Retrieval. 720 00:35:10,309 --> 00:35:11,343 I know who you are. 721 00:35:11,377 --> 00:35:12,478 It's a pleasure. 722 00:35:12,511 --> 00:35:14,780 I hope my crew has taken care of you in my absence? 723 00:35:15,947 --> 00:35:18,049 It appears everyone has a function here. 724 00:35:18,083 --> 00:35:19,117 Except us. 725 00:35:19,151 --> 00:35:20,786 But you do have a function. 726 00:35:20,819 --> 00:35:22,754 You will be our character witnesses. 727 00:35:23,289 --> 00:35:24,323 Character witnesses? 728 00:35:24,356 --> 00:35:26,225 Yes, on your word, the emissaries will know 729 00:35:26,258 --> 00:35:27,926 that we aren't part of Ladrone's smuggling operation. 730 00:35:27,959 --> 00:35:29,094 And what about Able? 731 00:35:29,127 --> 00:35:31,597 I assume you'll remand him to our custody. 732 00:35:31,630 --> 00:35:34,300 Well, I'm afraid that won't satisfy the emissaries' demands. 733 00:35:34,333 --> 00:35:35,401 As far as they're concerned, 734 00:35:35,434 --> 00:35:37,336 Ladrone's a walking secret they don't want told. 735 00:35:37,369 --> 00:35:38,837 Then what do they want? 736 00:35:40,105 --> 00:35:41,573 They want him dead, of course. 737 00:35:54,152 --> 00:35:55,954 What does Dylan want with Able? 738 00:35:55,987 --> 00:35:57,956 I might ask you what you want with Able. 739 00:35:58,857 --> 00:36:02,027 Okay. All right. 740 00:36:02,060 --> 00:36:03,762 I don't know why I'm telling you this, 741 00:36:03,795 --> 00:36:06,998 but I think I'm in love with Able. 742 00:36:07,032 --> 00:36:08,800 I probably always have been. 743 00:36:08,834 --> 00:36:09,935 I just never imagined 744 00:36:09,968 --> 00:36:11,870 that he'd feel the same way about me. 745 00:36:11,903 --> 00:36:14,306 Then your imagination hasn't done you justice. 746 00:36:21,046 --> 00:36:22,047 Beka. 747 00:36:24,015 --> 00:36:26,017 How much do you know? 748 00:36:27,253 --> 00:36:30,722 Well, I know that you think Ladrone's a good man. 749 00:36:30,756 --> 00:36:33,058 Sometimes intentions are besides the point, 750 00:36:33,091 --> 00:36:34,926 especially when the potential for disaster 751 00:36:34,960 --> 00:36:36,061 is on a scale of this magnitude. 752 00:36:36,094 --> 00:36:37,729 Are we talking about the Commonwealth 753 00:36:37,763 --> 00:36:38,864 or my personal life? 754 00:36:38,897 --> 00:36:39,998 I'm sorry, Beka, 755 00:36:40,031 --> 00:36:41,633 but there isn't any alternative. 756 00:36:41,667 --> 00:36:43,201 He has to go back to Veras. 757 00:36:43,235 --> 00:36:46,605 Oh, there's always an alternative, Captain. It just... 758 00:36:46,638 --> 00:36:48,874 It just depends on your priorities. 759 00:36:48,907 --> 00:36:51,142 Able, what are you doing? 760 00:36:54,880 --> 00:36:56,782 Beka can vouch for me. 761 00:36:56,815 --> 00:36:58,950 I'm very good with a force lance. 762 00:36:58,984 --> 00:37:01,453 Well, isn't this awkward? 763 00:37:01,487 --> 00:37:02,988 This is not a smart play, Ladrone. 764 00:37:03,021 --> 00:37:05,857 But it's the only play I've got, Captain. 765 00:37:05,891 --> 00:37:08,860 You know as well as I do that if you send me back to Veras, 766 00:37:08,894 --> 00:37:11,229 you're signing my death warrant. Not true. 767 00:37:11,263 --> 00:37:13,499 The Verasites gave me their word that you won't be harmed. 768 00:37:13,532 --> 00:37:15,767 Honesty and truth 769 00:37:15,801 --> 00:37:18,169 are not always the same things, Captain. 770 00:37:20,372 --> 00:37:21,673 Beka Valentine... 771 00:37:24,576 --> 00:37:25,644 I love you. 772 00:37:45,464 --> 00:37:47,198 You had no choice, boss. 773 00:38:09,187 --> 00:38:10,722 Identity confirmed. 774 00:38:10,756 --> 00:38:11,990 There you go. 775 00:38:12,023 --> 00:38:13,525 You saved our lives, Captain Hunt. 776 00:38:14,460 --> 00:38:15,827 More importantly, 777 00:38:15,861 --> 00:38:18,263 the secrets Ladrone stole died with him. 778 00:38:18,296 --> 00:38:20,432 Let me walk you back to your ship. 779 00:38:20,466 --> 00:38:23,068 By the way, we interviewed Miss Valentine. 780 00:38:23,101 --> 00:38:25,904 We're sure she knew very little of Ladrone's work. 781 00:38:25,937 --> 00:38:28,073 Rumors were circulating the Commonwealth, 782 00:38:28,106 --> 00:38:30,342 and we were looking at the possibility 783 00:38:30,376 --> 00:38:32,411 of widespread chaos and panic. 784 00:38:33,311 --> 00:38:35,180 Thank you. 785 00:38:35,213 --> 00:38:37,783 Well, I can't say I feel very good about what happened. 786 00:38:38,884 --> 00:38:40,819 I mean, if you really have to go, 787 00:38:41,787 --> 00:38:44,122 I might be getting some time off coming up 788 00:38:44,155 --> 00:38:45,457 for bad behavior. 789 00:38:45,491 --> 00:38:47,325 Maybe we could... Maybe. 790 00:38:47,359 --> 00:38:48,427 Call me. 791 00:38:49,895 --> 00:38:50,896 Lieutenant... 792 00:38:59,304 --> 00:39:00,872 I'll send a team of slipfighters 793 00:39:00,906 --> 00:39:02,908 to escort you back to your planet. 794 00:39:13,652 --> 00:39:14,653 Able! 795 00:39:16,287 --> 00:39:17,689 I saw you die. 796 00:39:17,723 --> 00:39:21,827 Well, what you thought you saw was me die. 797 00:39:21,860 --> 00:39:23,795 What you really saw was a Golem, 798 00:39:23,829 --> 00:39:25,897 genetically altered to match my genes. 799 00:39:25,931 --> 00:39:26,998 Yep, 800 00:39:27,032 --> 00:39:28,500 probably seems like a miracle... 801 00:39:28,534 --> 00:39:29,568 Because it is! 802 00:39:29,601 --> 00:39:31,336 The miracle that is the Seamus Harper, 803 00:39:31,369 --> 00:39:33,338 with, of course, some Able assistance. 804 00:39:33,371 --> 00:39:35,373 Your buddy here 805 00:39:35,407 --> 00:39:37,008 showed me some Technocore maneuvers 806 00:39:37,042 --> 00:39:38,276 that go way over my head. 807 00:39:38,309 --> 00:39:41,212 Well, we couldn't have done it without Dylan. It was his idea. 808 00:39:43,081 --> 00:39:46,051 Look, we couldn't have done it without his DNA, right? 809 00:39:46,084 --> 00:39:49,020 Great, so you created a Golem 810 00:39:49,054 --> 00:39:51,490 that the truth-telling Verasites could watch die 811 00:39:51,523 --> 00:39:54,826 and then testify to in front of the Technocore emissaries. 812 00:39:54,860 --> 00:39:55,894 Very clever. 813 00:39:55,927 --> 00:39:56,995 Do you mind telling me 814 00:39:57,028 --> 00:39:58,797 why you'd put me through this hell? 815 00:39:58,830 --> 00:40:00,566 Well, Beka, it was important that you believed 816 00:40:00,599 --> 00:40:01,700 that it was real. 817 00:40:01,733 --> 00:40:04,302 Yeah, almost as real as my carbon copy. 818 00:40:04,335 --> 00:40:07,272 Get it? Because all lifeforms are carbon based? 819 00:40:07,939 --> 00:40:10,375 It was a good idea, right? 820 00:40:10,408 --> 00:40:12,110 Look, the data Ladrone's given us 821 00:40:12,143 --> 00:40:14,446 should be more than enough to launch a formal investigation 822 00:40:14,480 --> 00:40:15,981 into Technocore's activities, 823 00:40:16,782 --> 00:40:17,883 And, uh... 824 00:40:18,884 --> 00:40:20,686 Beka was right about you. 825 00:40:20,719 --> 00:40:22,253 I disagree with your methods, 826 00:40:22,287 --> 00:40:25,591 but I don't disagree with the importance of your work, 827 00:40:25,624 --> 00:40:27,459 and now you're free to continue it. 828 00:40:27,493 --> 00:40:29,160 More importantly, 829 00:40:29,194 --> 00:40:31,362 I'm free to love Beka Valentine. 830 00:40:33,599 --> 00:40:36,768 Jeez! 831 00:40:36,802 --> 00:40:37,936 Don't take it personally, pal. 832 00:40:37,969 --> 00:40:39,070 That's how she loves everybody. 833 00:40:39,104 --> 00:40:41,039 Now, usually at this point, I beg for mercy, 834 00:40:41,072 --> 00:40:42,574 but if I were you, 835 00:40:42,608 --> 00:40:43,809 I'd run like hell. 836 00:40:43,842 --> 00:40:46,411 Mr. Harper, I think maybe you and I should run like hell. 837 00:40:46,745 --> 00:40:47,813 Yeah. 838 00:40:51,917 --> 00:40:53,318 Beka, 839 00:40:53,351 --> 00:40:54,520 kill me if you must, 840 00:40:55,353 --> 00:40:56,522 but I'll die a happy man. 841 00:40:56,988 --> 00:40:57,989 Honestly. 842 00:40:59,891 --> 00:41:01,092 Honestly? 843 00:41:02,761 --> 00:41:04,696 You are such a liar. 844 00:41:13,371 --> 00:41:15,006 Veras Terminus. 845 00:41:15,040 --> 00:41:18,810 Yeah, I'm trying to reach Lieutenant Lyra. 846 00:41:18,844 --> 00:41:21,112 Sorry, you have the wrong number. 847 00:41:21,146 --> 00:41:22,380 Who was that? 848 00:41:22,413 --> 00:41:26,518 Another loser calling for that Lieutenant Lyra. 849 00:41:28,319 --> 00:41:30,488 I got the wrong number again. 850 00:41:34,660 --> 00:41:35,861 Harper, you know, 851 00:41:35,894 --> 00:41:39,497 maybe they only have to tell the truth on their home planet. 852 00:41:40,331 --> 00:41:41,867 When they were onboard, 853 00:41:41,900 --> 00:41:43,001 it was probably a little R and R 854 00:41:43,034 --> 00:41:45,270 from the rigors of unmitigated honesty. 855 00:41:45,303 --> 00:41:48,273 You mean I told all that truth for nothing? 856 00:41:48,306 --> 00:41:50,141 Well, think of it as a learning experience. 857 00:41:50,809 --> 00:41:53,545 The truth has set you free. 858 00:41:54,546 --> 00:41:55,547 Free... 859 00:41:56,682 --> 00:41:58,684 I'd rather be her prisoner of love.