1 00:00:01,480 --> 00:00:03,039 (THEME MUSIC) 2 00:00:49,040 --> 00:00:51,111 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 3 00:00:58,560 --> 00:01:01,917 - Safely down. - Keep us informed of what's happening. 4 00:01:02,080 --> 00:01:03,719 Right. Out. 5 00:01:07,720 --> 00:01:09,313 What's that? 6 00:01:09,600 --> 00:01:11,239 The volcano. 7 00:01:15,440 --> 00:01:16,760 (BEEPING) 8 00:01:19,160 --> 00:01:21,470 I think we've come down on the wrong side. 9 00:01:22,520 --> 00:01:24,034 Terrific. 10 00:01:28,320 --> 00:01:29,720 When were you last here? 11 00:01:29,800 --> 00:01:32,235 - I've never been here before. - You said you had! 12 00:01:32,320 --> 00:01:35,870 I didn't. I said one of the people here knew my father. 13 00:01:35,960 --> 00:01:37,952 Then let's hope they remember him. 14 00:01:38,400 --> 00:01:40,153 (VOLCANO RUMBLING) 15 00:01:43,520 --> 00:01:47,719 - Zen told us it was here. - He didn't tell us how big it was. 16 00:01:47,800 --> 00:01:51,476 I don't have much faith in Zen, or anything else on the Liberator. 17 00:01:51,560 --> 00:01:55,076 Then why didn't you stay up there and leave this mission to me? 18 00:01:55,160 --> 00:01:58,153 I don't trust anybody except myself. That's why I'm still alive. 19 00:01:58,880 --> 00:02:01,998 - Which way? - Zen's ground plot said due north. 20 00:02:02,440 --> 00:02:06,354 - And don't look so warlike. - Coming from you that's almost funny. 21 00:02:06,440 --> 00:02:09,911 - These people are our friends. - So you keep saying. 22 00:02:13,520 --> 00:02:15,477 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 23 00:02:22,000 --> 00:02:24,071 Who are they? You know? 24 00:02:24,160 --> 00:02:26,629 They mean trouble. Look at their weapons. 25 00:02:26,840 --> 00:02:28,718 I thought we'd kept them at bay. 26 00:02:28,800 --> 00:02:31,156 The Federation High Command know our position... 27 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:34,074 as far as their foolish wars are concerned. 28 00:02:34,160 --> 00:02:36,914 These people look more like mercenaries. 29 00:02:37,000 --> 00:02:39,435 Obviously they come from that ship. 30 00:02:41,480 --> 00:02:44,040 The satellite's got a clear picture now. 31 00:02:45,080 --> 00:02:47,197 Do we know anything about this type of ship? 32 00:02:47,280 --> 00:02:49,317 Nothing. Looks powerful. 33 00:02:49,800 --> 00:02:51,951 Shall we approach these mercenaries? 34 00:02:52,280 --> 00:02:55,034 - They're heading towards us, anyway. - Excuse me. 35 00:02:55,240 --> 00:02:57,471 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 36 00:03:20,400 --> 00:03:22,357 No contact so far. 37 00:03:22,440 --> 00:03:24,636 We're following Zen's ground plot as agreed. 38 00:03:24,720 --> 00:03:25,870 (CALLY) Understood. 39 00:03:26,240 --> 00:03:29,392 It all seems quiet enough Cally, if you don't count the volcano. 40 00:03:29,480 --> 00:03:30,960 I should let Orac take over. 41 00:03:31,040 --> 00:03:33,953 It's going to be some time before we find Dayna's friends. 42 00:03:34,040 --> 00:03:35,793 All right, but keep in touch. 43 00:03:35,880 --> 00:03:39,556 Heroic rescues can be embarrassing if you're not actually in danger. 44 00:03:39,640 --> 00:03:40,915 Right. 45 00:03:44,760 --> 00:03:47,195 Orac, operate teleport as instructed. 46 00:03:47,600 --> 00:03:48,875 (ORAC HUMMING) 47 00:03:50,160 --> 00:03:51,879 (CALLY) Orac? (ORAC) Yes. 48 00:03:52,120 --> 00:03:53,440 Did you hear what I said? 49 00:03:53,520 --> 00:03:56,274 Teleport operation is a menial task... 50 00:03:56,360 --> 00:03:58,477 much more suited to one such as yourself. 51 00:03:59,360 --> 00:04:02,194 - Just do it, please, Orac. - Very well. 52 00:04:02,960 --> 00:04:06,351 It is odd, though, isn't it? An unusual phenomenon. 53 00:04:06,880 --> 00:04:09,156 We haven't come across it before, have we? 54 00:04:09,240 --> 00:04:11,357 - I said it's odd, isn't it? - What is odd? 55 00:04:11,440 --> 00:04:13,750 That damn great volcano right in the middle of the planet. 56 00:04:13,960 --> 00:04:16,520 The only active one in the entire place according to Zen... 57 00:04:16,720 --> 00:04:18,120 sitting there, bubbling away. 58 00:04:18,560 --> 00:04:20,552 - What, Zen? - The volcano. 59 00:04:21,120 --> 00:04:24,158 Zen also said it has been bubbling away for at least 20 years. 60 00:04:24,240 --> 00:04:26,471 Just the same, sooner them than me. 61 00:04:26,560 --> 00:04:29,359 Does anyone know why this planet, what's it called.... 62 00:04:29,440 --> 00:04:31,432 - Obsidian. - Obsidian. 63 00:04:31,520 --> 00:04:32,954 Even the name sounds nasty. 64 00:04:33,040 --> 00:04:34,952 Do you know why it escaped the Galactic War? 65 00:04:35,040 --> 00:04:36,030 If it did. 66 00:04:36,120 --> 00:04:38,316 Zen says there's no battle fleet wreckage on the surface. 67 00:04:38,400 --> 00:04:39,834 Well as far as we can see. 68 00:04:40,000 --> 00:04:43,152 Nobody wanted it, that's what I reckon. And very sensible, too. 69 00:04:44,560 --> 00:04:46,677 Let us settle this neurotic little worry. 70 00:04:46,760 --> 00:04:49,434 Zen, do you have sufficient information to be able to tell us... 71 00:04:49,520 --> 00:04:53,355 when the next major volcanic eruption on the planet Obsidian is to be expected? 72 00:04:53,880 --> 00:04:57,476 Federation report 1-0 sub 5... 73 00:04:57,560 --> 00:05:00,792 - date code 303. - That's a long time ago. 74 00:05:00,880 --> 00:05:03,349 Atmospheric and ground tests undertaken... 75 00:05:03,440 --> 00:05:05,238 by Federation assessment team... 76 00:05:05,320 --> 00:05:07,551 collated in Federation teletext... 77 00:05:07,640 --> 00:05:10,917 predicted no heavy volcanic activity for some years. 78 00:05:11,240 --> 00:05:12,959 How many years is some years? 79 00:05:13,520 --> 00:05:16,638 - No more detailed prediction was made. - Wonderful. 80 00:05:16,720 --> 00:05:20,236 Why did the Federation assessment team stop bothering, does anybody know? 81 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:23,711 - Zen, do you know? - That information is not available. 82 00:05:23,800 --> 00:05:25,075 Very helpful! 83 00:05:25,160 --> 00:05:27,277 Those Federation assessment teams... 84 00:05:27,360 --> 00:05:29,875 were always followed up by invasion and colonisation. 85 00:05:29,960 --> 00:05:30,996 Usually. 86 00:05:31,080 --> 00:05:33,197 Do you know of another case when they weren't? 87 00:05:33,280 --> 00:05:36,318 No, and the phrase "some years" is meaningless. 88 00:05:36,400 --> 00:05:37,720 Perhaps it was meant to be. 89 00:05:37,800 --> 00:05:39,712 The Federation came and looked at Obsidian... 90 00:05:39,800 --> 00:05:41,917 and decided it wasn't worth colonising, simple as that. 91 00:05:42,120 --> 00:05:44,635 But if you're right, those two are wasting their time there. 92 00:05:44,920 --> 00:05:48,152 That's always a possibility. Dayna says the people are friendly... 93 00:05:48,560 --> 00:05:52,918 but then, sometimes one's friends can be more of a liability than one's enemies. 94 00:05:53,000 --> 00:05:54,832 They're gonna check out that rumour too. 95 00:05:54,920 --> 00:05:57,754 That Blake was here? It's getting to be a common rumour. 96 00:05:57,840 --> 00:05:59,638 We could spend the rest of our lives... 97 00:05:59,720 --> 00:06:02,633 chasing down the ones we've picked up so far. 98 00:06:02,720 --> 00:06:06,077 - Still, now we're here. - Oh, yes, now we're here. 99 00:06:13,480 --> 00:06:16,120 - It can't be raining? - I don't know. 100 00:06:28,680 --> 00:06:31,718 - Maybe we should tell them. - Tell who what? 101 00:06:31,800 --> 00:06:34,872 Tarrant and Dayna, about the Federation not wanting the planet. 102 00:06:34,960 --> 00:06:35,632 Why? 103 00:06:35,720 --> 00:06:37,234 Because there's something wrong about it. 104 00:06:37,320 --> 00:06:38,720 I think we should tell them. 105 00:06:38,800 --> 00:06:41,793 I think you should get back to recalibrating the weaponry systems. 106 00:06:42,120 --> 00:06:44,589 They'll be reporting in soon. We can tell them then. 107 00:06:44,680 --> 00:06:46,319 That could be too late. 108 00:06:47,240 --> 00:06:48,594 All right. 109 00:06:48,840 --> 00:06:49,990 (BEEPING) 110 00:06:59,320 --> 00:07:03,155 - Was it necessary to treat them like that? - Of course it was, Father. 111 00:07:03,240 --> 00:07:05,038 You know what these people are like. 112 00:07:05,120 --> 00:07:08,272 They are victims of their own aggressive instincts. 113 00:07:08,760 --> 00:07:11,275 They have not learned to control them, that is all. 114 00:07:11,360 --> 00:07:13,829 That doesn't make them any the less dangerous, Father. 115 00:07:13,920 --> 00:07:15,479 No, true. 116 00:07:23,440 --> 00:07:26,274 So, these are your friends. 117 00:07:26,880 --> 00:07:28,314 Where are our guns? 118 00:07:29,320 --> 00:07:32,233 We do not allow offensive weapons on Obsidian. 119 00:07:32,400 --> 00:07:34,198 And our wrist communicators. 120 00:07:34,840 --> 00:07:38,038 All six of them. Why so many, I wonder? 121 00:07:38,480 --> 00:07:40,517 Replacements. They break down easily. 122 00:07:41,280 --> 00:07:42,270 Ah... 123 00:07:42,720 --> 00:07:45,235 They will be returned to you when you leave. 124 00:07:45,320 --> 00:07:48,040 We will be leaving? At least that's something. 125 00:07:48,800 --> 00:07:50,519 Why should we harm you? 126 00:07:52,240 --> 00:07:55,119 - You have done us no harm. - Who are you? 127 00:07:55,800 --> 00:07:59,157 My name is Hower. I am first citizen on Obsidian. 128 00:07:59,840 --> 00:08:02,753 This is my son, Bershar. He has special duties. 129 00:08:02,840 --> 00:08:04,513 Like capturing us. 130 00:08:04,840 --> 00:08:09,073 - Do you feel ill, or upset in any way? - No. 131 00:08:10,160 --> 00:08:13,232 What was it, some kind of narcotic spray gun? 132 00:08:13,320 --> 00:08:16,119 Something like that. Quite harmless, I assure you. 133 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:17,680 I'm glad to hear it. 134 00:08:17,840 --> 00:08:20,275 Who are you? Why are you on Obsidian? 135 00:08:21,600 --> 00:08:24,399 I was a Federation captain, a long time ago. 136 00:08:24,480 --> 00:08:26,517 We are survivors of a galactic war. 137 00:08:26,600 --> 00:08:29,752 If you are looking for somewhere to hide, we cannot shelter you. 138 00:08:30,720 --> 00:08:32,757 Maybe you'd better explain it to them. 139 00:08:33,280 --> 00:08:35,078 - Hower. - Yes? 140 00:08:35,440 --> 00:08:38,831 I am Dayna, the daughter of Hal Mellanby. 141 00:08:39,520 --> 00:08:42,957 - Oh, are you? Your father... - My father is dead. 142 00:08:43,360 --> 00:08:44,589 Oh, dear. 143 00:08:44,680 --> 00:08:46,717 Then how do we know you are his daughter? 144 00:08:46,920 --> 00:08:51,153 You studied with him at the Federation Central Science complex. 145 00:08:52,320 --> 00:08:55,074 This is his graduate medallion. 146 00:08:55,760 --> 00:08:57,353 You have one like it. 147 00:08:57,800 --> 00:08:59,678 I used to have one like it. 148 00:09:00,520 --> 00:09:05,436 But unlike your father, I lost faith in that sort of scientific development. 149 00:09:06,400 --> 00:09:09,313 I think that Homo sapiens has reached a point... 150 00:09:09,400 --> 00:09:12,518 where further technological development is useless. 151 00:09:12,960 --> 00:09:14,917 And you are at that point? 152 00:09:15,000 --> 00:09:17,196 - I believe we are. - Never mind that. 153 00:09:17,600 --> 00:09:20,957 Tell us who the people are in that ship and why you are here. 154 00:09:22,080 --> 00:09:23,753 What do you want here? 155 00:09:25,800 --> 00:09:27,632 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 156 00:09:39,040 --> 00:09:40,713 Here are your instructions. 157 00:09:41,200 --> 00:09:43,760 That is the target to which you are being taken. 158 00:09:44,320 --> 00:09:48,519 That is the Liberator in orbit over the planet Obsidian in the sixth sector. 159 00:09:48,960 --> 00:09:52,112 You will go there, get the Liberator, and bring it back. 160 00:09:53,160 --> 00:09:55,675 You make it sound very simple, Madam President. 161 00:09:55,800 --> 00:09:57,439 It is very simple. 162 00:09:57,800 --> 00:10:00,235 Two of their party are already on the planet. 163 00:10:00,800 --> 00:10:04,919 - How do you know that? - That is not your concern. They are there. 164 00:10:05,800 --> 00:10:07,359 Why should they land there? 165 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:10,194 I mean, what's so special about the planet Obsidian? 166 00:10:10,840 --> 00:10:14,436 They are investigating its strategic value, which is real. 167 00:10:14,800 --> 00:10:17,190 And a rumour, which is not. 168 00:10:19,280 --> 00:10:22,717 Obsidian is at a vital point in the sixth sector. 169 00:10:23,440 --> 00:10:27,354 It could control command and supplies and be a real acquisition for us. 170 00:10:28,440 --> 00:10:32,400 But, your immediate mission is to capture the Liberator... 171 00:10:32,480 --> 00:10:34,039 and bring it back. 172 00:10:34,120 --> 00:10:36,954 - And those on board? - Kill them. 173 00:10:41,320 --> 00:10:45,075 Orac hasn't picked up anything. They've been out of contact for an hour. 174 00:10:45,160 --> 00:10:48,358 - I think it's time to start worrying. - I've been worried all along. 175 00:10:48,440 --> 00:10:50,477 We agreed to wait for them to contact us. 176 00:10:50,560 --> 00:10:51,880 But not this long. 177 00:10:51,960 --> 00:10:55,112 We don't draw attention to the bracelets without a good enough reason. 178 00:10:55,400 --> 00:10:59,110 - I think this is a good enough reason. - Zen picked up a signal from the ground. 179 00:10:59,200 --> 00:11:02,876 It could have been some kind of beam approach detector. 180 00:11:03,240 --> 00:11:05,391 You didn't say anything at the time. 181 00:11:06,920 --> 00:11:08,877 - No, I didn't. - Why was that? 182 00:11:08,960 --> 00:11:10,713 Because I wasn't sure. 183 00:11:11,440 --> 00:11:14,319 - That wasn't the reason, Avon. - No, it wasn't. 184 00:11:14,400 --> 00:11:17,950 - You gonna let me in on the secret? - You wouldn't understand it if we did. 185 00:11:18,040 --> 00:11:20,191 My classification might be Grade 4 ignorant... 186 00:11:20,280 --> 00:11:21,396 but I'm not stupid. 187 00:11:21,480 --> 00:11:24,552 I bought that classification from a friend at the testing centre. 188 00:11:24,640 --> 00:11:27,678 I didn't want to be a space captain, did I? And I was right. 189 00:11:27,760 --> 00:11:30,639 - They all ended up getting killed. - Tarrant survived. 190 00:11:30,720 --> 00:11:33,872 Yes, Tarrant says he was a space captain, but he says a lot of things. 191 00:11:33,960 --> 00:11:35,758 You don't have to believe it all, do you? 192 00:11:35,840 --> 00:11:38,309 I'd be more inclined to believe that he was a captain... 193 00:11:38,400 --> 00:11:39,880 than that you could have been. 194 00:11:39,960 --> 00:11:42,680 Never mind about me. It's Tarrant you should be worried about. 195 00:11:42,760 --> 00:11:45,355 And not just because he's been out of contact for an hour. 196 00:11:45,440 --> 00:11:47,318 And what about Dayna? 197 00:11:47,400 --> 00:11:49,039 Don't you trust her either? 198 00:11:49,760 --> 00:11:51,638 Dayna's a different case entirely. 199 00:11:52,080 --> 00:11:53,878 Well, she's pretty, for one thing. 200 00:11:54,280 --> 00:11:57,956 Pretty? Yes, I suppose she is. I hadn't really noticed. 201 00:11:58,640 --> 00:12:01,917 We've seen you not really noticing. Frequently. 202 00:12:06,400 --> 00:12:07,675 How many are you? 203 00:12:07,760 --> 00:12:09,240 There aren't many of us yet... 204 00:12:09,320 --> 00:12:11,915 but we do have an advantage that no one else has: 205 00:12:12,000 --> 00:12:14,515 the most powerful fighting ship in the galaxy. 206 00:12:14,640 --> 00:12:16,472 Our armament, offensive and defensive... 207 00:12:16,560 --> 00:12:18,552 is better than any other mercenary group. 208 00:12:18,920 --> 00:12:22,311 - Then why do you come here? - Surely we're not the first. 209 00:12:22,400 --> 00:12:24,869 - What do you mean? - A man called Blake. 210 00:12:24,960 --> 00:12:27,600 Hasn't he contacted you? We heard he'd been here. 211 00:12:27,680 --> 00:12:29,239 No one has been here. 212 00:12:30,280 --> 00:12:32,351 We need a planet as a home base... 213 00:12:32,440 --> 00:12:34,636 somewhere that's not been ruined by the war... 214 00:12:34,720 --> 00:12:36,234 and we need recruits. 215 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:37,390 This might do. 216 00:12:37,480 --> 00:12:40,518 You are situated in a very important strategic position. 217 00:12:40,600 --> 00:12:42,910 Obsidian? This is to be your base? 218 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:45,515 Temporarily, if you were to agree naturally. 219 00:12:47,640 --> 00:12:49,199 (ROBOT HUMMING) 220 00:12:50,160 --> 00:12:52,720 And what would you offer us for this favour? 221 00:12:52,800 --> 00:12:54,234 A portion of any spoils... 222 00:12:54,320 --> 00:12:57,358 and there will be spoils, once we're strong enough to take them. 223 00:12:57,760 --> 00:13:00,912 You were once a Federation space captain, you say. 224 00:13:01,000 --> 00:13:03,390 Yes, I was, for a time, until I deserted. 225 00:13:03,480 --> 00:13:05,233 You still sound like one. 226 00:13:06,520 --> 00:13:08,159 And you, sir, with great respect... 227 00:13:08,240 --> 00:13:10,880 sound like somebody who doesn't realise the danger he's in. 228 00:13:10,960 --> 00:13:12,360 Tarrant! 229 00:13:12,560 --> 00:13:16,156 - Be careful. These are friends. - Then they deserve the truth. 230 00:13:16,240 --> 00:13:19,916 How they've escaped occupation by somebody before now is beyond me. 231 00:13:22,120 --> 00:13:25,238 Perhaps we are cleverer than you think, Captain Tarrant. 232 00:13:25,640 --> 00:13:27,836 What is this danger to us that you speak of? 233 00:13:27,920 --> 00:13:29,149 Where does it come from? 234 00:13:29,400 --> 00:13:31,278 Any petty warlord, any mercenary... 235 00:13:31,360 --> 00:13:33,716 anybody with enough weaponry to take you over. 236 00:13:33,800 --> 00:13:35,359 What Tarrant is saying... 237 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:38,717 is that your pacifist attitude is all very well in theory... 238 00:13:38,800 --> 00:13:41,520 but no use against a battle fleet with ruthless leaders. 239 00:13:42,120 --> 00:13:45,272 - And you are not in this category? - No, we're not. 240 00:13:45,360 --> 00:13:48,239 If you say no to us, then we will go peaceably. 241 00:13:48,320 --> 00:13:49,879 Won't we, Tarrant? 242 00:13:49,960 --> 00:13:53,078 But I hope we can convince you, things being in the state they are... 243 00:13:53,160 --> 00:13:54,480 that you need friends. 244 00:13:54,560 --> 00:13:57,598 - Who are you afraid of, Captain Tarrant? - I'm sorry? 245 00:13:57,680 --> 00:13:59,717 You must be afraid of somebody. 246 00:14:00,160 --> 00:14:03,278 People who need recruits, allies, whatever. 247 00:14:03,760 --> 00:14:06,639 They wouldn't need them if they didn't have enemies. 248 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:09,110 Who exactly are your enemies? 249 00:14:12,440 --> 00:14:15,990 Long-range sensors are registering a slight volcanic tremor... 250 00:14:16,080 --> 00:14:17,719 from the planet Obsidian. 251 00:14:17,800 --> 00:14:19,678 That's all right, it's normal. 252 00:14:19,760 --> 00:14:21,877 You're quite sure about that, I suppose? 253 00:14:21,960 --> 00:14:25,158 Of course, I'm sure. I'm going there, aren't I? 254 00:14:26,360 --> 00:14:29,990 Approach planet Obsidian on a bearing of 1-4-5. 255 00:14:30,080 --> 00:14:33,835 And prepare for planet fall on grid reference 0-1-3-7. 256 00:14:34,280 --> 00:14:37,000 Approach bearing 1-4-5. 257 00:14:37,080 --> 00:14:41,199 Planet fall on grid reference 0-1-3-7. 258 00:14:41,640 --> 00:14:44,280 What's so special about that bearing and grid reference? 259 00:14:44,360 --> 00:14:46,352 So we don't land on a volcano? 260 00:14:46,440 --> 00:14:49,717 So the Liberator does not pick us up as we approach. 261 00:14:49,800 --> 00:14:52,190 Are the people down there likely to give us trouble? 262 00:14:52,280 --> 00:14:53,600 Most unlikely. 263 00:14:53,760 --> 00:14:55,956 They were right in the middle of the war zone... 264 00:14:56,040 --> 00:14:59,238 where some of the greatest battles of the Galactic War took place... 265 00:14:59,320 --> 00:15:01,994 yet the planet survived untouched. Why? 266 00:15:02,600 --> 00:15:05,877 I promise you it had nothing to do with fear of the inhabitants. 267 00:15:05,960 --> 00:15:08,316 - You'll be safe. - I don't doubt it. 268 00:15:09,880 --> 00:15:12,156 You'll have no problem with the Pyroans. 269 00:15:12,240 --> 00:15:15,278 - They have outlawed war. - Really? How interesting. 270 00:15:15,360 --> 00:15:17,556 Mori, it is because they have outlawed war... 271 00:15:17,640 --> 00:15:18,960 that they are still alive. 272 00:15:19,040 --> 00:15:21,475 Let's hope we are at the end of it. 273 00:15:22,560 --> 00:15:27,351 Remember, you will be my supreme commander... 274 00:15:28,160 --> 00:15:29,514 if you succeed. 275 00:15:30,400 --> 00:15:32,915 And your ship will be the Liberator. 276 00:15:33,720 --> 00:15:36,235 That, Madam President, is why I am going at all. 277 00:15:36,480 --> 00:15:40,076 - That and my personal loyalty to you. - Quite. 278 00:15:41,160 --> 00:15:42,640 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 279 00:15:42,720 --> 00:15:46,077 With that ship.... The Liberator. 280 00:15:46,280 --> 00:15:50,274 So, careful at first, then you know what to do. 281 00:15:51,800 --> 00:15:52,790 Yes. 282 00:15:53,040 --> 00:15:54,997 (CALLY) Respond, please. 283 00:15:55,080 --> 00:15:58,152 Tarrant, Dayna, this is Cally, respond please. 284 00:15:58,680 --> 00:16:02,276 It could be a communications blind spot. The volcano. 285 00:16:03,080 --> 00:16:04,958 They're not wearing the bracelets. 286 00:16:05,040 --> 00:16:09,080 It would seem that Dayna's friends are not quite so friendly after all. 287 00:16:09,400 --> 00:16:11,357 - Have you set the coordinates? - Yes. 288 00:16:11,440 --> 00:16:13,318 I still think you're too near the volcano. 289 00:16:13,400 --> 00:16:15,437 At least I know what to expect from that. 290 00:16:15,520 --> 00:16:16,715 A boot full of burning lava. 291 00:16:17,400 --> 00:16:20,120 If they have been picked up, perhaps I won't be. 292 00:16:20,200 --> 00:16:22,669 I'd rather be picked up than burned up. 293 00:16:23,160 --> 00:16:26,278 - Ready? - Yes. Put me down. 294 00:16:26,360 --> 00:16:27,953 (TELEPORT HUMMING) 295 00:16:32,800 --> 00:16:34,837 (INTENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 296 00:16:44,560 --> 00:16:47,598 Down and safe. Well, just about. 297 00:16:47,680 --> 00:16:50,991 I'm going to make my way to where Dayna and Tarrant came down. 298 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:53,275 (BRACELET BEEPING) 299 00:16:54,160 --> 00:16:55,560 (EXPLOSION) 300 00:16:59,320 --> 00:17:02,597 Avon, repeat that. Message indistinct. Repeat that. 301 00:17:03,960 --> 00:17:06,077 Communications blind spot. 302 00:17:06,160 --> 00:17:08,311 Or maybe he landed in the volcano. 303 00:17:08,400 --> 00:17:10,790 - No, I think he's all right. - Yes, of course he is. 304 00:17:10,880 --> 00:17:13,076 No volcano would dare swallow Avon. 305 00:17:13,560 --> 00:17:16,314 - Be quiet, Vila. - He's cold enough to put out the fire. 306 00:17:16,600 --> 00:17:19,911 Why don't you go down and keep an eye on those long-range detectors? 307 00:17:20,000 --> 00:17:21,878 We aren't the only ship in space you know. 308 00:17:21,960 --> 00:17:23,155 Zen's got it covered. 309 00:17:23,240 --> 00:17:24,390 Perhaps he'd like help. 310 00:17:24,480 --> 00:17:26,472 These trusty battle computers never sleep. 311 00:17:26,960 --> 00:17:29,555 Avon, confirm contact. 312 00:17:31,840 --> 00:17:33,399 (HUMMING) 313 00:17:44,200 --> 00:17:46,556 That volcano sounds pretty active to me. 314 00:17:46,640 --> 00:17:49,872 I'm told it's a regular small tremor, nothing to worry about. 315 00:17:57,000 --> 00:18:00,357 What about those over there? Are they something to worry about? 316 00:18:01,760 --> 00:18:04,036 (MYSTERIOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 317 00:18:13,600 --> 00:18:16,354 Let me speak to them. We're friends. 318 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:19,999 Must be more of them. 319 00:18:30,960 --> 00:18:34,192 - Are either of you called Milus? - I am Milus. 320 00:18:34,280 --> 00:18:37,512 - This is my brother Nettin. - I am Servalan. 321 00:18:38,440 --> 00:18:41,592 - You have a message for me. - Yes, it is here. 322 00:18:44,000 --> 00:18:45,559 Thank you, Milus. 323 00:18:46,360 --> 00:18:48,079 (WIND WHISTLING) 324 00:18:56,560 --> 00:18:58,313 - Kill them. - What? 325 00:19:00,560 --> 00:19:01,880 (MORI) Well, run. 326 00:19:02,400 --> 00:19:03,516 (MORI) Go on. 327 00:19:09,800 --> 00:19:12,679 They didn't run. They weren't even scared. 328 00:19:14,960 --> 00:19:16,838 (MORI) They were like tame animals. 329 00:19:21,880 --> 00:19:24,793 I am very sorry to hear of your father's death. 330 00:19:25,080 --> 00:19:27,959 If there is anything I can do for you, I will. 331 00:19:32,040 --> 00:19:34,919 But you will not get any recruits here. 332 00:19:36,560 --> 00:19:38,791 Your son seems interested. 333 00:19:40,400 --> 00:19:42,039 No, he isn't. 334 00:19:43,960 --> 00:19:47,556 - Your levels of volcanic activity are high. - Not dangerously so. 335 00:19:48,120 --> 00:19:49,873 (BERSHAR) We monitor constantly. 336 00:19:50,480 --> 00:19:52,870 Could you control it, if it became necessary? 337 00:19:52,960 --> 00:19:55,680 In a way, if it became necessary. 338 00:19:56,520 --> 00:19:59,592 Come, let me show you our operational complex. 339 00:19:59,680 --> 00:20:03,117 And then perhaps you will see we are not as helpless as we seem. 340 00:20:03,200 --> 00:20:05,954 - You will excuse us, Father. - Yes, of course. 341 00:20:08,280 --> 00:20:12,433 My son, like the rest of us, hates war, conflict, aggression. 342 00:20:12,800 --> 00:20:14,234 Who doesn't? 343 00:20:14,320 --> 00:20:17,233 But as the Galactic War has just demonstrated... 344 00:20:17,320 --> 00:20:20,472 aggression seems to be programmed into the human psyche. 345 00:20:20,560 --> 00:20:22,950 It can be programmed out, perhaps. 346 00:20:23,400 --> 00:20:25,596 Would that be wise, even if it could? 347 00:20:25,920 --> 00:20:28,560 Would Homo sapiens be able to live without conflict? 348 00:20:28,640 --> 00:20:31,439 Wouldn't it just die from lack of excitement? 349 00:20:31,520 --> 00:20:33,193 We have not found it so. 350 00:20:33,720 --> 00:20:37,760 It is our belief that every man is at war with himself. 351 00:20:38,920 --> 00:20:41,958 His reason is at war with his instinct... 352 00:20:42,040 --> 00:20:45,397 his animal and his spiritual natures clash together... 353 00:20:45,760 --> 00:20:47,991 and the brain of Homo sapiens... 354 00:20:48,080 --> 00:20:50,754 has developed too much for the animal to bear. 355 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:52,878 Your people have become passive... 356 00:20:52,960 --> 00:20:55,270 because you have reduced their brain power? 357 00:20:55,360 --> 00:20:57,511 - Is that it? - On the contrary. 358 00:20:57,880 --> 00:20:59,792 We have taught them peace from the cradle... 359 00:20:59,880 --> 00:21:01,678 and we have blocked... 360 00:21:01,760 --> 00:21:06,152 usually with a minute electric shock... 361 00:21:07,000 --> 00:21:09,754 every tendency towards an aggressive act. 362 00:21:10,040 --> 00:21:13,431 Plus, of course, daily psychological propaganda. 363 00:21:14,440 --> 00:21:15,840 Does it work? 364 00:21:16,200 --> 00:21:19,511 We have no wars, no fights among ourselves... 365 00:21:19,920 --> 00:21:22,151 no lawlessness, no crime. 366 00:21:22,240 --> 00:21:26,473 Our people devote themselves to creation and not destruction. 367 00:21:27,200 --> 00:21:29,635 We are at peace here on Obsidian. 368 00:21:29,800 --> 00:21:31,792 No violence at all? 369 00:21:32,760 --> 00:21:35,878 It's breathtaking, if it's true. 370 00:21:36,720 --> 00:21:38,359 The truth is absolute. 371 00:21:39,640 --> 00:21:41,871 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 372 00:22:04,800 --> 00:22:07,440 - This is Avon. - Avon, are you all right? 373 00:22:07,520 --> 00:22:10,035 Yes, but I think there is a Federation patrol... 374 00:22:10,120 --> 00:22:11,600 down here somewhere. 375 00:22:11,720 --> 00:22:13,074 Why do you say that? 376 00:22:13,160 --> 00:22:16,710 Because I've seen people killed with Federation handguns before. 377 00:22:17,080 --> 00:22:19,800 Stay by the teleport, Cally. Out. 378 00:22:20,480 --> 00:22:22,233 Federation patrols. 379 00:22:23,760 --> 00:22:25,558 How would they have got there? 380 00:22:25,640 --> 00:22:27,757 Probably survivors from the war. 381 00:22:27,840 --> 00:22:30,639 We're not the only ones looking for a home base, you know. 382 00:22:36,280 --> 00:22:38,431 We have an efficient detector system. 383 00:22:38,520 --> 00:22:41,194 We picked you up very early in your approach. 384 00:22:41,280 --> 00:22:43,920 I know you have to toe the party line with your father... 385 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:46,469 - but can I talk to you independently? - Go on. 386 00:22:46,560 --> 00:22:49,155 You have responsibility for the defence of Obsidian. 387 00:22:49,240 --> 00:22:50,640 That is so. 388 00:22:51,080 --> 00:22:54,790 I don't think you're as idealistic as your father is, or am I wrong? 389 00:22:56,760 --> 00:22:58,274 I don't think you believe in your heart... 390 00:22:58,360 --> 00:23:00,431 that you are safe here on Obsidian forever. 391 00:23:01,600 --> 00:23:03,000 Perhaps not. 392 00:23:03,440 --> 00:23:05,352 There's a sizeable remnant of the Federation... 393 00:23:05,440 --> 00:23:07,193 battle fleet still functioning. 394 00:23:07,280 --> 00:23:09,840 We need a base and you need protection. 395 00:23:09,920 --> 00:23:13,516 Is it possible to do a deal of some kind without involving your father? 396 00:23:14,320 --> 00:23:17,438 It will be difficult, but not impossible. 397 00:23:18,320 --> 00:23:22,200 - Let me tell you what I can offer you. - You talk of a battle fleet. 398 00:23:24,000 --> 00:23:26,037 Do you know a woman called Servalan? 399 00:23:28,240 --> 00:23:29,356 (DEVICE HUMMING) 400 00:23:29,440 --> 00:23:30,635 What now? 401 00:23:32,760 --> 00:23:34,080 Follow the tone. 402 00:23:34,160 --> 00:23:36,755 As it gets louder, you're closer to the point. 403 00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:39,954 When you get there, everything will be as I told you. 404 00:23:40,040 --> 00:23:41,269 It's too easy. 405 00:23:43,320 --> 00:23:47,155 There will be difficulties. I expect you to overcome them. 406 00:23:47,240 --> 00:23:48,310 And you? 407 00:23:50,640 --> 00:23:52,632 I shall return to the cruiser. 408 00:24:08,800 --> 00:24:10,837 (DEVICE CONTINUES HUMMING) 409 00:24:13,040 --> 00:24:14,679 (WIND HOWLING) 410 00:24:26,120 --> 00:24:28,316 Cally, bring me up, quickly. 411 00:24:35,160 --> 00:24:37,231 - What happened? - Still no contact with Tarrant? 412 00:24:37,320 --> 00:24:39,755 - Nothing. - Keep trying, Servalan is down there. 413 00:24:39,840 --> 00:24:41,559 - And a patrol. - Why? 414 00:24:41,640 --> 00:24:44,200 Ask her, but something big is happening. 415 00:24:44,280 --> 00:24:46,556 Tarrant and Dayna are probably prisoners. 416 00:24:46,640 --> 00:24:49,075 But these Pyroans are supposed to be friendly. 417 00:24:49,160 --> 00:24:50,992 That is what I mean. 418 00:24:52,040 --> 00:24:53,599 (DEVICE HUMMING) 419 00:25:00,080 --> 00:25:03,437 This is the place, and this is the time. 420 00:25:19,280 --> 00:25:22,193 We do not come to the surface any more than we have to. 421 00:25:22,280 --> 00:25:25,318 - The air is not very pleasant. - I've noticed. 422 00:25:37,640 --> 00:25:40,439 - You? - I'm afraid so. I had no choice. 423 00:25:40,600 --> 00:25:42,671 If you so much as move an eyelid, you're dead. 424 00:25:44,200 --> 00:25:46,237 Have you got the bracelets? 425 00:25:55,720 --> 00:25:57,996 - Four? - They were recruiting. 426 00:25:58,640 --> 00:26:00,950 You weren't quite what we had in mind. 427 00:26:01,200 --> 00:26:04,637 Computers confirm that we are clear of the planet's detectors... 428 00:26:04,720 --> 00:26:06,552 and screened from the Liberator's detectors... 429 00:26:06,640 --> 00:26:08,518 by the planet itself. 430 00:26:08,600 --> 00:26:11,911 We are maintaining relative orbital position as instructed. 431 00:26:12,520 --> 00:26:13,954 Where is the battle fleet? 432 00:26:14,280 --> 00:26:18,433 Battle fleet is holding at 9-8-6, Grid 4, awaiting instructions. 433 00:26:18,880 --> 00:26:21,998 Good. Patch me in to the battle fleet commander. 434 00:26:22,200 --> 00:26:24,032 Command frequency is open. 435 00:26:28,440 --> 00:26:32,320 This is Servalan calling Federation battle fleet commander. 436 00:26:32,920 --> 00:26:35,389 - Battle Commander. - Your position is confirmed. 437 00:26:35,480 --> 00:26:37,756 Maintain until further instructions. 438 00:26:38,440 --> 00:26:39,874 Very well, Madam President. 439 00:26:39,960 --> 00:26:42,998 But I would remind you I do have fuel problems. 440 00:26:43,080 --> 00:26:45,197 Can you bring me nearer to the objective? 441 00:26:45,680 --> 00:26:48,275 We cannot risk them detecting your presence. 442 00:26:48,360 --> 00:26:52,354 Hold position until advised. It won't be long, Commander. 443 00:26:53,520 --> 00:26:54,636 Out. 444 00:26:57,120 --> 00:26:59,351 (DRAMATIC INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 445 00:27:11,760 --> 00:27:15,197 - Why are you doing this? - As I told you, I have no choice. 446 00:27:15,280 --> 00:27:17,511 - I suppose you're going to kill us? - Yes. 447 00:27:17,600 --> 00:27:20,911 So much for your principles. All that was just talk, was it? 448 00:27:21,000 --> 00:27:24,198 No killing. They will remain with me. 449 00:27:24,680 --> 00:27:26,558 You know what to do. Do it. 450 00:27:26,640 --> 00:27:30,919 - My orders were to... - Do it, or I alert the Liberator. I mean it. 451 00:27:32,880 --> 00:27:36,271 Very well, you can argue it out with Servalan. Come. 452 00:27:41,800 --> 00:27:44,793 Signal from the planet Obsidian on channel 4. 453 00:27:46,400 --> 00:27:47,800 Mori here. 454 00:27:47,880 --> 00:27:51,590 First stage of operation accomplished. Second stage begins now. 455 00:27:52,280 --> 00:27:55,159 Very well. We'll begin approach now. 456 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:57,675 Estimate units will be in firing range... 457 00:27:57,760 --> 00:28:02,596 in approximately 7 minutes, 40 seconds from...now. 458 00:28:03,800 --> 00:28:07,430 Zen, have the detectors registered any firing on the planet surface? 459 00:28:07,520 --> 00:28:08,556 Negative. 460 00:28:08,640 --> 00:28:12,350 Is there any weaponry activity registering on Obsidian? 461 00:28:12,760 --> 00:28:14,240 Negative. 462 00:28:14,920 --> 00:28:18,072 None whatsoever? Run the scan again. 463 00:28:20,200 --> 00:28:23,671 Scan completed. Data is confirmed. 464 00:28:24,360 --> 00:28:27,273 The Liberator's present geostationary orbit... 465 00:28:27,360 --> 00:28:28,999 makes the far side of the planet... 466 00:28:29,080 --> 00:28:31,072 permanently inaccessible to the detectors. 467 00:28:32,200 --> 00:28:36,558 Data therefore refers to approximately half the planetary surface only. 468 00:28:37,040 --> 00:28:38,599 I am aware of that. 469 00:28:39,160 --> 00:28:41,914 Tarrant, Dayna, respond please. 470 00:28:43,880 --> 00:28:45,314 You're wasting your time. 471 00:28:45,400 --> 00:28:47,153 The friendly hostiles must have eaten them. 472 00:28:47,240 --> 00:28:50,233 I'm not joking. There's been cannibalism on some of the planets. 473 00:28:50,320 --> 00:28:53,119 (TARRANT) Teleport. 474 00:28:53,200 --> 00:28:54,600 Tarrant? 475 00:28:56,440 --> 00:28:58,432 - Tarrant? - It's them. 476 00:28:59,440 --> 00:29:01,557 - I don't know. - What's the matter? 477 00:29:02,160 --> 00:29:04,720 - I don't know. Something's wrong. - Of course. 478 00:29:04,800 --> 00:29:06,359 They're in trouble. Bring them up. 479 00:29:06,440 --> 00:29:07,510 (TELEPORT HUMS) 480 00:29:11,720 --> 00:29:15,111 Zen, there were three major battles in this sector during the Galactic War. 481 00:29:15,200 --> 00:29:17,715 - Is that correct? - That is correct. 482 00:29:18,760 --> 00:29:23,471 Did either side land survivors or damaged ships... 483 00:29:23,560 --> 00:29:25,517 on the surface of the planet Obsidian? 484 00:29:25,880 --> 00:29:28,873 Available data suggests that they did not. 485 00:29:28,960 --> 00:29:30,519 That's what I thought. 486 00:29:31,240 --> 00:29:35,029 Zen, do you have any information as to any neutral status... 487 00:29:35,120 --> 00:29:37,430 accorded the planet Obsidian? 488 00:29:37,520 --> 00:29:41,150 No official neutral status was accorded the planet Obsidian. 489 00:29:41,760 --> 00:29:44,400 Then what have they got that protects them? 490 00:29:47,680 --> 00:29:48,955 Information. 491 00:29:49,040 --> 00:29:52,795 Medium-range detectors indicate eight Federation cruisers... 492 00:29:52,880 --> 00:29:56,351 approaching at attack speed from orbital blind-side. 493 00:29:57,040 --> 00:29:58,554 (MONITOR BEEPING) 494 00:29:58,640 --> 00:29:59,630 We're under attack! 495 00:29:59,720 --> 00:30:01,359 - Quick of you to notice. - Who are you? 496 00:30:01,440 --> 00:30:03,397 The winner and new champion. That's enough. 497 00:30:03,480 --> 00:30:05,199 - We are under attack! - I know! 498 00:30:05,280 --> 00:30:08,239 - That means you are under attack! - Who's operating this ship? 499 00:30:08,520 --> 00:30:11,035 - Put them on main screen. - Confirmed. 500 00:30:14,280 --> 00:30:17,079 - Speed of approach? - Time distort eight. 501 00:30:17,160 --> 00:30:19,629 How long before they reach their attack range? 502 00:30:19,720 --> 00:30:20,995 Two minutes. 503 00:30:21,600 --> 00:30:25,037 Put up the radiation flare shields. Clear the main blasters for firing. 504 00:30:25,120 --> 00:30:27,237 Main blasters are cleared for firing. 505 00:30:27,320 --> 00:30:30,119 - Battle and navigation computers on line. - Confirmed. 506 00:30:30,200 --> 00:30:33,398 Compute an initial evasion course to take the flank ship in Delta 7... 507 00:30:33,480 --> 00:30:35,392 out of line and into strike range. 508 00:30:35,640 --> 00:30:39,998 - Grid 1-0-4, standard by 6. - Execute. 509 00:30:40,200 --> 00:30:41,350 (LOUD WHIRRING) 510 00:30:41,440 --> 00:30:44,592 - Stand by the force wall. - Confirmed. 511 00:30:44,760 --> 00:30:46,592 (BEEPING INTENSIFIES) 512 00:30:50,640 --> 00:30:52,950 Avon, please listen to me. 513 00:30:53,920 --> 00:30:55,718 Cally, Vila, where are you? 514 00:30:57,640 --> 00:30:58,994 Fire main blasters. 515 00:31:07,080 --> 00:31:09,231 Servalan, I have a ship destroyed. 516 00:31:10,480 --> 00:31:14,520 - Do I continue the attack? - Yes, but do exactly as instructed. 517 00:31:15,120 --> 00:31:18,477 I repeat, do not deviate from your instructions. 518 00:31:18,560 --> 00:31:20,472 Will comply. Out. 519 00:31:20,840 --> 00:31:24,117 (CALLY) Avon, listen. The enemy are on board. 520 00:31:24,440 --> 00:31:26,272 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 521 00:31:27,400 --> 00:31:28,993 Are they maintaining formation? 522 00:31:29,080 --> 00:31:30,434 (ZEN) Affirmative. 523 00:31:30,520 --> 00:31:32,079 When will they be in range? 524 00:31:32,160 --> 00:31:35,631 They have been in range for 1 minute, 8 seconds. 525 00:31:35,720 --> 00:31:37,359 Then why aren't they firing? 526 00:31:37,440 --> 00:31:40,035 Plasma bolt launched and running. 527 00:31:40,120 --> 00:31:42,715 Should have kept my mouth shut. How many bolts? 528 00:31:42,800 --> 00:31:45,360 One only, running true. 529 00:31:45,720 --> 00:31:47,916 Five seconds to strike. 530 00:31:48,000 --> 00:31:49,957 Activate the force wall. 531 00:31:50,040 --> 00:31:50,552 (EXPLOSION) 532 00:31:56,640 --> 00:31:59,872 - Are they all in range? - All hostiles are in range. 533 00:31:59,960 --> 00:32:01,599 Then why aren't they all firing? 534 00:32:01,680 --> 00:32:04,878 Battle computers can offer no explanation. 535 00:32:04,960 --> 00:32:07,236 They must be holding back for a concerted effort. 536 00:32:07,320 --> 00:32:09,516 - They are all going to fire at once. - Wrong. 537 00:32:09,600 --> 00:32:11,353 If they did that, it would destroy the ship... 538 00:32:11,440 --> 00:32:13,477 and we don't want that, do we, Avon? 539 00:32:13,560 --> 00:32:15,597 That battle command is coming in to corner you... 540 00:32:15,680 --> 00:32:17,478 and if you don't let him, I'll kill you. 541 00:32:18,720 --> 00:32:20,837 (CALLY) Avon, there are three of them. 542 00:32:21,280 --> 00:32:24,034 - What do you want? - To get away from that control panel. 543 00:32:25,040 --> 00:32:28,033 Battle fleet, seven elements, closing fast. 544 00:32:28,840 --> 00:32:31,435 - They will ram us. - No, they won't. 545 00:32:31,920 --> 00:32:33,513 Where's your open channel? 546 00:32:33,600 --> 00:32:34,636 (BEEPING) 547 00:32:34,720 --> 00:32:36,518 This is Commander Mori. 548 00:32:36,600 --> 00:32:39,957 I have taken control of the Liberator. Do not fire. 549 00:32:40,520 --> 00:32:43,991 (SERVALAN) Message received. Battle fleet, withhold action. 550 00:32:44,600 --> 00:32:46,193 (ORAC HUMMING) 551 00:32:51,440 --> 00:32:55,514 - Servalan's people, aren't you? - I ask the questions. 552 00:33:00,800 --> 00:33:05,829 So, this is your magic computer. Orac, isn't it? 553 00:33:06,240 --> 00:33:08,994 I assume your use of the word magic... 554 00:33:09,080 --> 00:33:11,470 means that I am incomprehensible to you. 555 00:33:11,560 --> 00:33:15,554 While that may well be the case, your use of the word is inappropriate. 556 00:33:15,640 --> 00:33:16,756 What? 557 00:33:16,840 --> 00:33:19,560 Your use of the word "magic" is inappropriate. 558 00:33:20,080 --> 00:33:22,834 I am simply the sum of the thousands of data stores... 559 00:33:22,920 --> 00:33:24,593 which are available to me. 560 00:33:25,920 --> 00:33:28,674 - Impressive. - Yes, he's very efficient... 561 00:33:28,960 --> 00:33:30,917 but then, so is the whole ship. 562 00:33:31,400 --> 00:33:35,030 The greatest single factor is our armament... 563 00:33:35,120 --> 00:33:38,397 together with our main computer, Zen. 564 00:33:39,160 --> 00:33:42,392 As targets bear, main blasters will fire. 565 00:33:42,480 --> 00:33:45,120 (AVON) 9-0, full thrust. (ZEN) Confirmed. 566 00:33:45,440 --> 00:33:47,318 (GRIPPING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 567 00:33:49,400 --> 00:33:50,754 (EXPLOSION) 568 00:33:52,520 --> 00:33:54,079 (ALARM BEEPING) 569 00:34:02,600 --> 00:34:04,239 They'll blast us. 570 00:34:07,080 --> 00:34:08,434 Grab that. 571 00:34:10,040 --> 00:34:12,111 Come on, get out of this. 572 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:15,071 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 573 00:34:15,760 --> 00:34:18,150 Targets bearing 1-0. 574 00:34:32,560 --> 00:34:34,358 Teleport us down. 575 00:34:37,000 --> 00:34:38,354 Get up. 576 00:34:39,400 --> 00:34:41,790 - Teleport us down. - All right. 577 00:34:42,760 --> 00:34:44,160 (CALLY) Vila, no. 578 00:34:45,480 --> 00:34:48,598 Be reasonable, Cally, you'll be safer down there. 579 00:34:48,680 --> 00:34:49,955 Come on. 580 00:34:50,560 --> 00:34:51,914 (ALARM CONTINUES BEEPING) 581 00:34:52,760 --> 00:34:54,638 Teleport, now. 582 00:34:54,720 --> 00:34:55,870 (TELEPORT HUMS) 583 00:34:58,840 --> 00:35:00,320 I just hope I was right. 584 00:35:03,120 --> 00:35:05,954 Two plasma bolts struck midsection. 585 00:35:06,040 --> 00:35:08,316 Force wall was not penetrated. 586 00:35:08,400 --> 00:35:11,154 Target bearing 1-5-1. 587 00:35:16,160 --> 00:35:18,959 Commander to Servalan. I am breaking off the attack. 588 00:35:19,560 --> 00:35:22,598 - What has gone wrong? - Liberator is still firing. 589 00:35:22,680 --> 00:35:24,876 I'm retreating out of range. 590 00:35:24,960 --> 00:35:27,395 All ships take evasion course. 591 00:35:27,800 --> 00:35:30,269 I repeat, all ships disengage. 592 00:35:32,240 --> 00:35:34,675 This is Servalan calling Commander Mori. 593 00:35:34,760 --> 00:35:36,479 Are you still on the Liberator? 594 00:35:37,960 --> 00:35:40,919 Servalan calling Commander Mori on open channel. 595 00:35:41,000 --> 00:35:43,834 Are you on the Liberator? Reply. 596 00:35:45,800 --> 00:35:48,793 No, he isn't, but I am. What can I do for you, Servalan? 597 00:35:48,880 --> 00:35:52,351 Vila, are you in command of the Liberator? 598 00:35:52,440 --> 00:35:56,229 For your information, Madam President, we are all here, ready and waiting. 599 00:35:56,320 --> 00:35:58,516 I think I can see you on the screen. 600 00:35:58,600 --> 00:36:01,399 Yes, I know exactly where you are. 601 00:36:01,480 --> 00:36:03,995 You are at grid reference 1-3-7-0. 602 00:36:04,080 --> 00:36:05,560 Better start running. 603 00:36:06,960 --> 00:36:08,280 Where does it hurt? 604 00:36:12,600 --> 00:36:14,114 Eight ships. 605 00:36:14,760 --> 00:36:16,274 Picked men. 606 00:36:18,200 --> 00:36:22,080 Course for Space Command headquarters. Speed time distort ten. 607 00:36:22,160 --> 00:36:24,197 Course computed and laid in. 608 00:36:24,280 --> 00:36:26,511 Speed, time distort ten. 609 00:36:27,720 --> 00:36:30,758 Without that ship, we've lost a strategic advantage. 610 00:36:33,280 --> 00:36:36,876 - Madam? - But no one else has gained it. 611 00:36:38,240 --> 00:36:41,631 Without Blake, the Liberator's no immediate threat to our plans. 612 00:36:42,080 --> 00:36:43,833 No, Madam President. 613 00:36:44,560 --> 00:36:47,200 Well, the crew have no political ambitions. 614 00:36:47,560 --> 00:36:49,552 They are merely criminals. 615 00:36:50,640 --> 00:36:52,233 So they'll keep. 616 00:36:56,760 --> 00:37:00,197 Until the rule of law has been restored. 617 00:37:02,000 --> 00:37:05,391 Until my rule of law... 618 00:37:06,400 --> 00:37:07,834 has been restored. 619 00:37:09,800 --> 00:37:11,871 - What's happening? - All gone. 620 00:37:12,520 --> 00:37:14,716 - Orac? - Gone as well. 621 00:37:15,440 --> 00:37:17,671 - Cheers. - The battle fleet? 622 00:37:18,040 --> 00:37:20,191 Ran away. I expect they'll be back. 623 00:37:20,960 --> 00:37:23,680 - Cally? - They took her when they took Orac. 624 00:37:24,600 --> 00:37:25,716 A mess. 625 00:37:26,480 --> 00:37:28,995 Never mind. We're still here. 626 00:37:31,480 --> 00:37:33,153 It's not serious. 627 00:37:33,240 --> 00:37:36,119 The pad will take care of it, if you don't fiddle with it. 628 00:37:37,440 --> 00:37:40,717 - You did very well there, I must say. - Must you? 629 00:37:41,960 --> 00:37:46,671 Here, go on. Adrenalin and soma. It's very relaxing. 630 00:37:46,760 --> 00:37:48,160 No, thanks. 631 00:37:50,520 --> 00:37:54,070 - I need my wits about me. - If you say so. 632 00:37:55,320 --> 00:37:57,073 So, no battle fleet. 633 00:37:57,440 --> 00:37:59,477 - They'll be back. - How do you know? 634 00:37:59,560 --> 00:38:01,677 You're not the only one who wants Obsidian. 635 00:38:01,760 --> 00:38:04,070 Servalan will regroup and rearm. 636 00:38:04,360 --> 00:38:06,511 You made a mistake, Bershar. 637 00:38:06,600 --> 00:38:09,593 - You backed Servalan and you lost. - Not yet. 638 00:38:10,320 --> 00:38:12,152 You know what Servalan is. 639 00:38:13,440 --> 00:38:16,239 And are you any better? Out of my way. 640 00:38:18,280 --> 00:38:21,796 - You are not going anywhere, my son. - Let me go. 641 00:38:21,880 --> 00:38:25,317 You somehow overcame your peaceful conditioning. 642 00:38:28,560 --> 00:38:32,713 When you were a child, the therapists said that you were at risk. 643 00:38:34,320 --> 00:38:36,596 I welcomed this possibility... 644 00:38:36,960 --> 00:38:39,077 because I needed, I thought... 645 00:38:39,280 --> 00:38:42,910 one man who could think aggressively like my enemies. 646 00:38:43,160 --> 00:38:45,436 I have not renounced the theory of peace. 647 00:38:45,720 --> 00:38:47,871 Servalan is more powerful than these people. 648 00:38:47,960 --> 00:38:51,556 Tomorrow or the next day they will go and Servalan will be back with her fleet. 649 00:38:51,880 --> 00:38:53,678 Guided here again by you, no doubt. 650 00:38:54,200 --> 00:38:56,237 It is very plain what has happened, Hower. 651 00:38:56,320 --> 00:38:58,710 My choice was to make Servalan our ally. 652 00:38:58,880 --> 00:39:01,793 I never took these people seriously. Nor should you, Father. 653 00:39:01,880 --> 00:39:04,349 - I don't want to die. - You have taken the vow. 654 00:39:04,520 --> 00:39:07,672 What choice did I have? What choice have any of us had? 655 00:39:07,760 --> 00:39:09,956 You've turned us all into peace puppets. 656 00:39:10,040 --> 00:39:12,635 We're at anybody's mercy, and Servalan will return. 657 00:39:12,720 --> 00:39:14,996 Then the vow will be put into effect. 658 00:39:15,600 --> 00:39:18,240 You're mad. You're all mad. 659 00:39:19,120 --> 00:39:21,351 There's no way of keeping the vandals out. 660 00:39:21,440 --> 00:39:24,035 We must defend ourselves or we'll die, all of us. 661 00:39:24,120 --> 00:39:27,272 I don't want to die, not for a stupid ideal that can never work. 662 00:39:27,360 --> 00:39:30,080 Homo sapiens cannot be changed, don't you understand that? 663 00:39:30,280 --> 00:39:35,435 - My son, the animal rules you! - No, Father, for pity's sake. 664 00:39:49,400 --> 00:39:50,993 Before you ask... 665 00:39:52,040 --> 00:39:53,872 it was a lethal dose. 666 00:39:55,600 --> 00:39:59,310 You heard what he said. Servalan will be back. 667 00:40:02,000 --> 00:40:03,514 Release them. 668 00:40:06,920 --> 00:40:08,991 Give them their bracelets. 669 00:40:12,520 --> 00:40:14,079 You are free to go. 670 00:40:14,160 --> 00:40:17,551 If you stay any longer, you will be in danger. Come. 671 00:40:23,000 --> 00:40:25,231 What is this vow you spoke of? 672 00:40:26,200 --> 00:40:28,760 We are all dying, very slowly. 673 00:40:30,040 --> 00:40:33,954 The whole planet is contaminated with radioactive fallout. 674 00:40:34,040 --> 00:40:35,952 But you've had no wars here. 675 00:40:37,480 --> 00:40:41,156 There is a nuclear device buried deep in the heart of the planet. 676 00:40:41,520 --> 00:40:44,274 One touch of that button and it blows. 677 00:40:44,720 --> 00:40:47,315 - You'd never do that. - Yes, we would. 678 00:40:48,000 --> 00:40:51,789 We warned the Federation of it, and we warned Servalan of it. 679 00:40:51,880 --> 00:40:54,395 How do you think we survived the war? 680 00:40:54,480 --> 00:40:56,995 We warned any fleet that landed... 681 00:40:57,080 --> 00:40:59,720 that we'd blow them up and ourselves with it. 682 00:41:00,280 --> 00:41:03,273 - So they never landed. - But you'd never do it. 683 00:41:04,160 --> 00:41:07,232 We would. It is the truth we live by. 684 00:41:07,800 --> 00:41:10,076 But this radioactive fallout, why? 685 00:41:10,160 --> 00:41:13,073 The device in the core of the planet, is it seeping, defective? 686 00:41:13,160 --> 00:41:16,915 Is that why you are all dying? Is the volcano spraying it out? 687 00:41:17,000 --> 00:41:18,593 No more questions. 688 00:41:19,680 --> 00:41:21,592 You must go while you can. 689 00:41:24,440 --> 00:41:26,716 Goodbye, and good luck. 690 00:41:32,280 --> 00:41:34,033 My son was wrong. 691 00:41:34,920 --> 00:41:36,832 There must be peace. 692 00:41:41,880 --> 00:41:43,917 What now? Back to the ship? 693 00:41:44,000 --> 00:41:46,071 If we've still got a ship to go back to. 694 00:41:47,000 --> 00:41:48,673 Tarrant to Liberator. 695 00:41:52,400 --> 00:41:54,631 - Yes, are you all right? - Yes, are you? 696 00:41:54,720 --> 00:41:56,313 Not really, we took some heavy shots. 697 00:41:56,400 --> 00:41:59,711 Our steering control unit is damaged and the energy banks almost exhausted. 698 00:41:59,800 --> 00:42:01,314 Zen got a little over enthusiastic. 699 00:42:01,800 --> 00:42:04,474 My information is that the battle fleet will be back... 700 00:42:04,560 --> 00:42:06,552 probably reinforced, possibly very soon. 701 00:42:06,640 --> 00:42:08,279 Are you in a position to take them on? 702 00:42:08,360 --> 00:42:10,875 I will be very lucky to be in a position to run. 703 00:42:10,960 --> 00:42:13,600 Suggest you come back aboard immediately, except... 704 00:42:13,680 --> 00:42:14,750 Yes, what? 705 00:42:14,840 --> 00:42:17,878 The Federation commandos got Orac and Cally. 706 00:42:18,360 --> 00:42:19,760 Where did they teleport? 707 00:42:19,840 --> 00:42:22,719 About two miles due north of your present position. 708 00:42:23,200 --> 00:42:25,032 That brings us near the volcano. 709 00:42:25,400 --> 00:42:26,834 What do you want to do? 710 00:42:27,520 --> 00:42:29,273 We'll look for them. 711 00:42:29,960 --> 00:42:31,758 All right, but you haven't much time. 712 00:42:31,840 --> 00:42:33,718 If you are not back here in an hour... 713 00:42:33,800 --> 00:42:37,271 I shall have to consider the safety of the Liberator as the first priority. 714 00:42:37,360 --> 00:42:40,000 - Do you understand me? - Yes, I do. 715 00:42:40,840 --> 00:42:43,196 - One hour. - Let's move. 716 00:42:55,760 --> 00:42:57,513 (LOUD RUMBLING) 717 00:43:01,400 --> 00:43:03,710 I hope Hower's wrong about Homo sapiens. 718 00:43:11,560 --> 00:43:13,631 I don't know why we brought you. 719 00:43:14,200 --> 00:43:16,669 I'm useful as a hostage, aren't I? 720 00:43:18,880 --> 00:43:21,395 If the Pyroans get you, you'll be killed. 721 00:43:21,480 --> 00:43:24,279 They wouldn't kill us, they wouldn't kill anybody. 722 00:43:24,640 --> 00:43:27,474 Besides, no one's gonna come this close to that. 723 00:43:28,760 --> 00:43:32,356 We know that Servalan is coming with more reinforcements. 724 00:43:32,440 --> 00:43:35,035 We know that we're safe here until she does. 725 00:43:35,120 --> 00:43:37,919 We also know we'll get at least a million credits from her... 726 00:43:38,000 --> 00:43:39,320 for this little toy. 727 00:43:40,560 --> 00:43:41,960 So, Orac.... 728 00:43:43,200 --> 00:43:44,919 I'm talking to you. 729 00:43:45,840 --> 00:43:48,514 If you can provide Servalan with a flight path... 730 00:43:48,600 --> 00:43:51,274 that evades the long-range detectors on this planet... 731 00:43:51,360 --> 00:43:53,955 that will come in very useful. Could you do that? 732 00:43:54,040 --> 00:43:56,919 I have access to the necessary data banks. 733 00:43:57,200 --> 00:43:59,078 It is really quite simple. 734 00:43:59,400 --> 00:44:03,553 If an attacking force comes in at 0-3-7 degrees approach... 735 00:44:03,640 --> 00:44:06,360 they will find the blind spot in the detectors... 736 00:44:06,440 --> 00:44:09,319 and thence can use tactical missiles with impunity. 737 00:44:11,200 --> 00:44:13,271 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 738 00:44:15,440 --> 00:44:17,193 If you come in at that approach... 739 00:44:17,280 --> 00:44:21,638 you will find no detectors to pick you up and no opposition. 740 00:44:22,960 --> 00:44:24,360 Excellent. 741 00:44:25,040 --> 00:44:27,794 We will regroup immediately and approach on that bearing. 742 00:44:27,880 --> 00:44:29,280 Right. 743 00:44:29,360 --> 00:44:31,829 - And don't forget us. - How could I? 744 00:44:33,000 --> 00:44:34,593 You have Orac. 745 00:44:36,400 --> 00:44:39,871 - Battle Fleet Commander, you heard that. - Yes. 746 00:44:41,000 --> 00:44:44,835 I think it's time we tested the determination of the Pyroans. 747 00:44:44,920 --> 00:44:46,274 I agree. 748 00:44:46,680 --> 00:44:49,115 Use limited tactical missiles. 749 00:44:50,000 --> 00:44:52,879 You should get a 90% kill on the first strike. 750 00:44:53,360 --> 00:44:56,956 Thank you for the honour. We will not fail this time. 751 00:44:57,680 --> 00:44:59,433 What about the Liberator? 752 00:44:59,520 --> 00:45:02,831 Is it damaged beyond possibility of repair in the time? 753 00:45:03,400 --> 00:45:06,837 We can destroy it for you, Servalan. 754 00:45:07,480 --> 00:45:08,516 No. 755 00:45:10,680 --> 00:45:12,034 Yes. 756 00:45:14,880 --> 00:45:18,840 Destroy it, Commander. Destroy it completely. 757 00:45:19,680 --> 00:45:23,469 Zen, correction 13-27 on steering calculation. 758 00:45:23,560 --> 00:45:25,199 Is function restored yet? 759 00:45:25,280 --> 00:45:27,954 Auto repair systems are still operating. 760 00:45:28,040 --> 00:45:31,829 - What is the state of the energy banks? - One-fifth of capacity only. 761 00:45:32,080 --> 00:45:34,197 Using emergency booster, can I set a course? 762 00:45:34,280 --> 00:45:37,079 - Negative information. - All right. 763 00:45:37,160 --> 00:45:39,117 That means I have to take a chance. 764 00:45:39,200 --> 00:45:42,591 Zen, put all emergency circuits into action. 765 00:45:45,720 --> 00:45:47,393 Zen, do you hear me? 766 00:45:47,480 --> 00:45:50,279 Put all emergency circuits into action. 767 00:45:50,360 --> 00:45:53,512 Emergency circuits are not yet available. 768 00:45:56,560 --> 00:45:57,550 (RUMBLING) 769 00:45:57,640 --> 00:45:59,154 What's that? 770 00:46:03,480 --> 00:46:04,550 (VOLCANO RUMBLING) 771 00:46:04,640 --> 00:46:06,120 I thought I heard someone. 772 00:46:08,400 --> 00:46:11,677 Come on, or we'll have no room to manoeuvre. Outside. 773 00:46:17,200 --> 00:46:20,113 By the rim. They're waiting by the rim. 774 00:46:22,240 --> 00:46:24,197 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 775 00:46:31,000 --> 00:46:32,480 (CALLY) By the rim. 776 00:46:33,400 --> 00:46:34,720 By the rim. 777 00:46:35,200 --> 00:46:37,874 - Is this it? - Around here, yes. 778 00:46:39,760 --> 00:46:41,752 They can't last long in this heat. 779 00:46:41,840 --> 00:46:44,639 They can if coming out means they're dead. Come on. 780 00:46:44,720 --> 00:46:46,791 - Just a minute. - By the rim. 781 00:46:46,880 --> 00:46:49,634 - I can hear something, a voice. - No, it's the heat. 782 00:46:49,720 --> 00:46:52,110 - No, can't you hear it? - Not a thing. 783 00:46:52,200 --> 00:46:54,715 I can. Maybe it's in my mind. 784 00:46:55,560 --> 00:46:58,598 - Cally? - What does it say, this voice? 785 00:47:00,760 --> 00:47:02,717 It says to go forward, there. 786 00:47:02,800 --> 00:47:05,110 - By the rim. - That's towards the centre of the volcano. 787 00:47:05,200 --> 00:47:07,920 To the rim. That's what the voice says. 788 00:47:09,680 --> 00:47:11,433 All right, that's what we'll do. 789 00:47:16,760 --> 00:47:18,797 Look out, to your left. 790 00:47:20,680 --> 00:47:22,114 (TARRANT EXCLAIMS IN PAIN) 791 00:47:24,920 --> 00:47:27,230 - Are you all right? - Don't mind me, get them. 792 00:47:27,320 --> 00:47:28,470 Right. 793 00:47:30,360 --> 00:47:32,113 You only had to ask. 794 00:47:50,840 --> 00:47:52,194 Cally? 795 00:47:53,000 --> 00:47:54,275 Are you there? 796 00:48:01,720 --> 00:48:04,360 I get an eerie feeling every time Orac does that. 797 00:48:04,440 --> 00:48:06,193 You're just in time, we've company coming. 798 00:48:06,280 --> 00:48:06,679 What? 799 00:48:06,760 --> 00:48:08,558 The battle fleet's been moving for two minutes. 800 00:48:08,720 --> 00:48:10,951 - Why aren't we moving? - Because we can't. 801 00:48:16,440 --> 00:48:18,159 Zen, flight status? 802 00:48:18,240 --> 00:48:21,039 The energy banks still require two minutes... 803 00:48:21,120 --> 00:48:24,431 before power will be available to make navigation speed. 804 00:48:24,520 --> 00:48:27,991 - We'll be dead by then. - One minute, 59 seconds. 805 00:48:28,080 --> 00:48:31,278 - We are sitting here waiting. - We'd better take our combat positions. 806 00:48:31,360 --> 00:48:33,317 Look, one of them is peeling off. 807 00:48:33,680 --> 00:48:36,400 It's the lead ship, it's gonna make an attack on Obsidian. 808 00:48:36,480 --> 00:48:39,234 Voice contact from the planet Obsidian. 809 00:48:39,320 --> 00:48:41,312 Put it on the main speaker. 810 00:48:42,600 --> 00:48:44,671 Hower, calling Liberator. 811 00:48:45,200 --> 00:48:47,317 This is the Liberator, go ahead. 812 00:48:48,000 --> 00:48:51,676 My friends, the Federation have launched an attack. 813 00:48:52,280 --> 00:48:54,476 We do not intend to give in. 814 00:48:54,840 --> 00:48:58,800 We will not be colonised by the Federation or by anybody else. 815 00:48:59,440 --> 00:49:01,909 We will honour our sacred vow. 816 00:49:02,880 --> 00:49:04,837 Withdraw immediately. 817 00:49:05,760 --> 00:49:07,513 We bid you farewell. 818 00:49:08,000 --> 00:49:09,878 What was that about? 819 00:49:09,960 --> 00:49:12,953 - Zen, put up the force wall. - Confirmed. 820 00:49:38,160 --> 00:49:40,914 They did it. They really did it. 821 00:49:41,560 --> 00:49:43,074 Rather than live as slaves. 822 00:49:43,160 --> 00:49:45,117 They were gonna die anyway, remember? 823 00:49:45,200 --> 00:49:48,079 - Servalan's battle fleet's moving away. - Any damaged? 824 00:49:48,160 --> 00:49:50,356 - Hard to tell. - Zen, flight status. 825 00:49:50,480 --> 00:49:54,156 Energy banks are now at the lowest workable capacity. 826 00:49:54,760 --> 00:49:56,592 Well let's go, while we can. 827 00:49:56,680 --> 00:50:00,515 - Execute pre-programmed course. - Confirmed. 828 00:50:00,600 --> 00:50:03,752 - I didn't believe they'd do it. - Neither did Servalan. 829 00:50:04,200 --> 00:50:05,520 She just didn't care. 830 00:50:05,600 --> 00:50:08,240 Her options were to take it or to destroy it. 831 00:50:08,320 --> 00:50:10,073 Either way, she won. 832 00:50:10,680 --> 00:50:14,469 I don't think so. She lost, and we lost. 833 00:50:15,440 --> 00:50:17,352 Only the Pyroans won. 834 00:50:17,640 --> 00:50:20,997 If that's winning, I'll take losing every time. 835 00:50:23,640 --> 00:50:25,154 (THEME MUSIC)