1 00:00:01,280 --> 00:00:02,953 (THEME MUSIC) 2 00:00:55,920 --> 00:00:57,798 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 3 00:01:08,920 --> 00:01:10,673 What do you make of it? Pulsar? 4 00:01:10,760 --> 00:01:13,480 The sequence is regular enough, but no, I don't think so. 5 00:01:17,120 --> 00:01:19,760 - Anything on the star charts? - Not within this quadrant. 6 00:01:19,840 --> 00:01:21,832 Nothing listed. Not even a Federation beacon. 7 00:01:21,920 --> 00:01:23,195 - It couldn't be that. - Why not? 8 00:01:23,280 --> 00:01:26,796 This was never a transit lane for Federation ships. Unlikely to be one now. 9 00:01:26,880 --> 00:01:29,554 The rate Servalan's empire is expanding, anything's possible. 10 00:01:29,640 --> 00:01:31,791 Zen, are we within visual scanner range? 11 00:01:31,880 --> 00:01:32,916 Negative. 12 00:01:34,320 --> 00:01:36,789 - We're not disturbing you, I hope. - No. Carry on. 13 00:01:36,880 --> 00:01:38,792 I'm just teaching Orac some new tricks. 14 00:01:39,800 --> 00:01:42,599 Vila is teaching Orac? No, it doesn't make sense. 15 00:01:42,680 --> 00:01:46,390 Avon, it could be a false echo on the medium-range detectors. 16 00:01:46,480 --> 00:01:50,394 Could be. Zen, supply all available data on object bearing 0-1, intersect 5-7. 17 00:01:50,480 --> 00:01:51,880 Cally, what's the distance? 18 00:01:51,960 --> 00:01:54,191 - Three million spacials. - Zen, we're waiting. 19 00:01:54,280 --> 00:01:57,000 Preliminary scan registers nil reading. 20 00:01:57,080 --> 00:01:59,072 - Nothing at all? - That is correct. 21 00:01:59,200 --> 00:02:01,510 What about its electromagnetic spectrum? 22 00:02:01,600 --> 00:02:04,115 The object has no electromagnetic spectrum. 23 00:02:04,200 --> 00:02:05,395 But it must have. 24 00:02:05,480 --> 00:02:07,915 Zen, are we within visual scanner range now? 25 00:02:08,360 --> 00:02:09,430 Affirmative. 26 00:02:09,560 --> 00:02:13,520 All right, let's see what this mysterious lump of nothing looks like. 27 00:02:15,040 --> 00:02:16,599 What the hell is that? 28 00:02:16,680 --> 00:02:18,911 Whatever it is, I don't like the look of it. 29 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:20,992 Question is, does it like the look of us? 30 00:02:21,080 --> 00:02:23,754 Don't deny us the benefit of your brilliant insights, Avon. 31 00:02:23,840 --> 00:02:26,833 No need to be brilliant, just observant. It can only be one thing: 32 00:02:26,920 --> 00:02:28,070 an artificial planet. 33 00:02:28,160 --> 00:02:30,436 Artificial? You mean man-made? 34 00:02:31,240 --> 00:02:32,959 Or made by an alien life form. 35 00:02:33,040 --> 00:02:34,918 Alien? Who's talking about aliens? 36 00:02:35,120 --> 00:02:37,032 Go back to your class, teacher. 37 00:02:37,160 --> 00:02:40,597 As Cally says, it's likely that was constructed by an alien life form... 38 00:02:40,680 --> 00:02:44,435 which would explain the absence of any electromagnetic spectrum. 39 00:02:44,520 --> 00:02:48,594 There must be some kind of surface shielding that blocks radiation leakage. 40 00:02:48,680 --> 00:02:50,478 All we picked up were reflections. 41 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:54,277 But it looks dead. No atmosphere. Nothing could live on that, surely? 42 00:02:54,400 --> 00:02:57,757 Not on it, no. But inside it. 43 00:02:58,280 --> 00:03:01,751 - What are you doing? - Nothing, on all channels. 44 00:03:01,840 --> 00:03:05,880 Either it is dead, or there's a total radio blackout. 45 00:03:05,960 --> 00:03:08,998 - I wonder what they have to hide. - I'm not keen on finding out. 46 00:03:09,080 --> 00:03:11,675 - This time, neither am I. - Don't you find it interesting? 47 00:03:11,760 --> 00:03:14,559 Next you'll tell us we can learn a lot from whoever built it. 48 00:03:14,640 --> 00:03:17,360 We have nothing to teach them except how to remain ignorant. 49 00:03:17,440 --> 00:03:19,591 What do you think? Shall we stay and observe... 50 00:03:19,680 --> 00:03:22,195 or scuttle off with our closed minds intact? 51 00:03:22,960 --> 00:03:25,998 - It would be dangerous to go too near. - My feelings exactly. 52 00:03:26,080 --> 00:03:30,120 All right. We'll put the Liberator in orbit 1,000 spacials out. 53 00:03:30,200 --> 00:03:33,352 - And just observe? - Is that safe enough for you? 54 00:03:34,320 --> 00:03:36,630 All right, I'll set a course to bring her in. 55 00:03:37,200 --> 00:03:39,192 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 56 00:03:46,320 --> 00:03:48,516 No, Orac, you don't understand. 57 00:03:48,600 --> 00:03:51,434 I say, "Where do space pilots leave their ships?" 58 00:03:51,520 --> 00:03:54,354 You say, "I don't know, where do they leave their ships?" 59 00:03:54,440 --> 00:03:56,079 Supposing I don't wish to know that? 60 00:03:56,160 --> 00:03:59,073 - You must say it or the riddle won't work. - It is nonsensical. 61 00:03:59,160 --> 00:04:00,992 - That's the whole idea. - I fail to see... 62 00:04:01,080 --> 00:04:03,959 why I should take part in a meaningless, illogical conversation. 63 00:04:04,040 --> 00:04:06,714 Makes no sense and is a waste of time. I'm shutting down. 64 00:04:06,800 --> 00:04:08,951 Do it for me this once, Orac, please. Ready? 65 00:04:10,520 --> 00:04:12,557 Where do space pilots leave their ships? 66 00:04:12,760 --> 00:04:15,559 I don't know. Where do space pilots leave their ships? 67 00:04:15,640 --> 00:04:17,199 At parking meteors. 68 00:04:18,240 --> 00:04:19,390 (ORAC EXCLAIMS) 69 00:04:19,480 --> 00:04:20,675 He's getting worse. 70 00:04:20,800 --> 00:04:22,553 If that's possible. Course laid in. 71 00:04:22,640 --> 00:04:24,120 Zen, confirm acceptance. 72 00:04:24,240 --> 00:04:27,631 Navigation computers online. Acceptance confirmed. 73 00:04:27,720 --> 00:04:29,916 All right. It'll be a while before we reach it. 74 00:04:30,000 --> 00:04:32,310 In the meantime, I suggest we all get some rest. 75 00:04:32,520 --> 00:04:33,556 Why not? 76 00:04:45,880 --> 00:04:47,917 (OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 77 00:05:13,720 --> 00:05:15,837 Which lock can't be opened by a key? 78 00:05:16,280 --> 00:05:17,475 An airlock. 79 00:05:18,600 --> 00:05:19,636 Vila. 80 00:05:19,720 --> 00:05:20,995 Just a minute. Listen to this. 81 00:05:21,080 --> 00:05:23,914 - Vila, have you seen... - Which lock can't be opened by a key? 82 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:25,195 An airlock. 83 00:05:25,280 --> 00:05:26,794 Don't you think that's funny? 84 00:05:26,880 --> 00:05:28,837 - Have you seen Cally? - Everyone's a critic. 85 00:05:28,920 --> 00:05:30,991 - Have you seen her? - No, what's the matter? 86 00:05:31,080 --> 00:05:32,116 I'm not sure. 87 00:05:32,200 --> 00:05:34,317 Someone's been tampering with the teleport. 88 00:05:34,400 --> 00:05:37,518 - What do you mean, tampering? - The coordinates have been realigned. 89 00:05:37,600 --> 00:05:38,716 Don't look at me. 90 00:05:38,800 --> 00:05:39,790 (INTERCOM BEEPS) 91 00:05:39,880 --> 00:05:42,679 Vila, come to the flight deck. Right now, Vila. 92 00:05:45,080 --> 00:05:46,878 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 93 00:05:47,920 --> 00:05:49,354 Are you sure? I didn't hear it. 94 00:05:49,440 --> 00:05:52,478 - Wait, let me get a fix on the signal. - From the planet? 95 00:05:53,360 --> 00:05:55,477 Somebody's trying to contact us. Listen. 96 00:05:55,560 --> 00:05:57,313 - Where's the fire? - Be quiet, Vila. 97 00:05:57,800 --> 00:06:00,076 - I don't know where I am. - That's Cally's voice. 98 00:06:00,160 --> 00:06:03,392 Cally, this is Liberator. Where are you? State your precise location. 99 00:06:03,480 --> 00:06:05,949 Help me, please. I don't know where I am. 100 00:06:06,040 --> 00:06:08,191 Cally, where are you? We need your location. 101 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:12,152 I don't know. I don't know where I am. 102 00:06:12,640 --> 00:06:13,869 Help me. 103 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:16,314 Help me. 104 00:06:17,680 --> 00:06:18,796 Help me. 105 00:06:19,480 --> 00:06:21,631 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 106 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:31,354 It's no good, we've lost it. 107 00:06:31,440 --> 00:06:33,477 I don't understand. How did she get down there? 108 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:35,552 - Must've used Orac. - That's not what I meant. 109 00:06:35,640 --> 00:06:37,597 - You better tell them, Dayna. - Tell us what? 110 00:06:37,680 --> 00:06:41,310 The teleport coordinates have been altered to a new alignment. 111 00:06:41,400 --> 00:06:42,470 So that's how. 112 00:06:42,560 --> 00:06:44,233 How but not why. What's the reason? 113 00:06:44,320 --> 00:06:47,472 Why suddenly decide to teleport down to a strange planet? Day trip? 114 00:06:47,560 --> 00:06:50,792 When the planet was on the screen, did anyone notice Cally's reaction? 115 00:06:50,880 --> 00:06:51,916 I didn't. 116 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:54,640 - You were teaching Orac nursery rhymes. - Riddles. 117 00:06:54,720 --> 00:06:56,996 This isn't going to get her back. Let's get moving. 118 00:06:57,080 --> 00:06:59,276 - I wouldn't advise it. - What would you advise? 119 00:06:59,360 --> 00:07:02,159 That we exchange speculations? You heard the transmissions. 120 00:07:02,240 --> 00:07:04,232 Cally's in trouble. She needs help. 121 00:07:04,320 --> 00:07:06,994 In my book, you don't ignore a call from a crew member. 122 00:07:07,080 --> 00:07:08,992 - Meaning? - Meaning I'm going down. 123 00:07:09,080 --> 00:07:11,754 If we use the same coordinates, we should find ourselves... 124 00:07:11,840 --> 00:07:13,593 In the same trouble that Cally's in. 125 00:07:13,720 --> 00:07:14,756 We'll see. 126 00:07:14,840 --> 00:07:17,400 Wait. That's an artificial planet out there... 127 00:07:17,480 --> 00:07:20,200 probably constructed by aliens, certainly unknown... 128 00:07:20,280 --> 00:07:22,192 and possibly beyond our comprehension. 129 00:07:22,280 --> 00:07:25,512 And you're planning to go charging in without knowing what it's like... 130 00:07:25,600 --> 00:07:27,751 - or what to expect. - You've convinced me. 131 00:07:27,840 --> 00:07:30,958 Which is a pretty strong argument for not waiting a second longer. 132 00:07:31,040 --> 00:07:34,511 We can't plan for something of which we've no earthly knowledge. 133 00:07:37,640 --> 00:07:40,633 Maybe you're right. Let's go. 134 00:07:41,520 --> 00:07:44,160 - Touch of conscience? - More like insanity. 135 00:07:44,240 --> 00:07:46,311 You really believe in taking risks, don't you? 136 00:07:46,400 --> 00:07:49,074 - Calculated ones. - Calculated on what? 137 00:07:49,440 --> 00:07:50,556 Your fingers? 138 00:07:51,240 --> 00:07:53,516 Looks like you've been elected to mind the ship. 139 00:07:53,600 --> 00:07:54,954 What a shame. Never mind. 140 00:07:55,040 --> 00:07:56,759 I'll stay behind instead if you like. 141 00:07:56,840 --> 00:07:59,196 No. I wouldn't deprive you. I see you're raring to go. 142 00:07:59,280 --> 00:08:01,476 - You won't be lonely? - I've got Orac for company. 143 00:08:01,560 --> 00:08:03,631 I hope the two of you will be very happy. 144 00:08:03,720 --> 00:08:07,191 I still can't see why she would want to go down. It doesn't make sense. 145 00:08:07,320 --> 00:08:08,754 Does what we're doing? 146 00:08:11,640 --> 00:08:13,597 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 147 00:08:36,160 --> 00:08:37,276 Let's go. 148 00:08:58,320 --> 00:08:59,390 - What is it? - Look. 149 00:08:59,480 --> 00:09:01,517 - A circuit diagram. - Of a computer. 150 00:09:01,600 --> 00:09:03,592 - What's it doing here? - It's a map. 151 00:09:03,680 --> 00:09:04,830 A map? 152 00:09:04,920 --> 00:09:08,357 Of this. We are inside a computer. 153 00:09:16,960 --> 00:09:18,519 Avon. Dayna. 154 00:09:26,120 --> 00:09:27,759 We are the Ultra. 155 00:09:27,840 --> 00:09:31,720 Welcome, Avon, Tarrant, Dayna. 156 00:09:31,800 --> 00:09:33,678 Welcome to Ultraworld. 157 00:09:41,240 --> 00:09:43,357 So you know our names. What about you? 158 00:09:43,440 --> 00:09:45,238 - We are the Ultra. - So you said. 159 00:09:45,840 --> 00:09:49,231 Our sole function and purpose is to gather and accumulate information. 160 00:09:49,520 --> 00:09:52,080 All this? Just to collect information? 161 00:09:52,160 --> 00:09:55,790 Data processing. Storage and retrieval. Ultraworld is a computer. 162 00:09:56,200 --> 00:09:59,989 Possibly the greatest concentration of computer power in the known systems. 163 00:10:00,080 --> 00:10:01,434 You speak knowledgeably. 164 00:10:01,520 --> 00:10:04,513 I can recognise germanium circuitry when I see it. 165 00:10:04,600 --> 00:10:06,671 Avon. Yes, of course. 166 00:10:07,080 --> 00:10:11,199 The electronics expert who single-handed embezzled 500 million credits... 167 00:10:11,280 --> 00:10:13,272 from the Federation Banking cartel. 168 00:10:13,920 --> 00:10:16,674 - An audacious theft. - If it had worked. 169 00:10:16,840 --> 00:10:18,194 And you, Del Tarrant. 170 00:10:18,720 --> 00:10:20,791 Graduate of the Federation Space Academy. 171 00:10:21,160 --> 00:10:24,153 Posted as missing, along with the Federation pursuit ship... 172 00:10:24,240 --> 00:10:26,914 which you used to run contraband in the outer planets. 173 00:10:27,080 --> 00:10:28,560 You seem to know everything. 174 00:10:29,320 --> 00:10:30,470 That is our mission: 175 00:10:30,680 --> 00:10:34,913 To gather and accumulate information on all known worlds and civilisation. 176 00:10:35,440 --> 00:10:39,116 Our memory banks contain a considerable amount of data about Earth. 177 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:41,275 (HUMMING) 178 00:10:47,160 --> 00:10:49,436 Third planet of an unremarkable star. 179 00:10:49,520 --> 00:10:52,194 Planetary mass is of an order which is common enough. 180 00:10:52,280 --> 00:10:55,717 The atmosphere is an unremarkable mix. Principally oxygen and nitrogen. 181 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:58,560 - All in all your world is.... - Unremarkable. 182 00:10:58,640 --> 00:11:01,394 Except for the dominant species it gave rise to. 183 00:11:01,480 --> 00:11:05,440 - At least it's got something of interest. - Everything has something of interest. 184 00:11:05,520 --> 00:11:09,912 Yes, well. So much about us. What about you? You built all this? 185 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:11,798 - Not quite. - Then how? 186 00:11:11,960 --> 00:11:15,078 It built itself. We are merely the custodians. 187 00:11:15,480 --> 00:11:19,520 You were not strictly correct in calling Ultraworld a computer. 188 00:11:20,120 --> 00:11:21,918 Ultraworld is much more than that. 189 00:11:22,240 --> 00:11:24,436 It possesses consciousness, self-awareness. 190 00:11:24,520 --> 00:11:25,715 You mean it's alive? 191 00:11:25,800 --> 00:11:28,190 By any meaningful definition of the word, yes. 192 00:11:28,280 --> 00:11:29,350 We're wasting time. 193 00:11:29,440 --> 00:11:31,909 Wait a minute. Germanium circuitry is clever stuff... 194 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:34,117 but to my knowledge, it cannot think for itself... 195 00:11:34,200 --> 00:11:36,112 nor can it reproduce its own structure. 196 00:11:36,920 --> 00:11:39,833 - You have an astute mind, Avon. - If you say so. 197 00:11:39,920 --> 00:11:41,639 There is another process involved. 198 00:11:42,120 --> 00:11:43,679 Nucleoplasmic absorption. 199 00:11:43,760 --> 00:11:46,559 That's a relief. I thought it might be something complicated. 200 00:11:46,640 --> 00:11:48,393 The process is extremely complex. 201 00:11:48,480 --> 00:11:52,474 Ignore him. That's what passes for wit onboard our ship. 202 00:11:52,560 --> 00:11:56,110 Your profile on our species should have included our sense of humour. 203 00:11:56,200 --> 00:11:57,919 As you're so wise and all-knowing... 204 00:11:58,000 --> 00:12:00,435 you can tell us what's happened to our crew member... 205 00:12:00,520 --> 00:12:01,920 and where we can find her. 206 00:12:09,160 --> 00:12:11,550 What's the matter with her? Is she all right? 207 00:12:11,640 --> 00:12:15,714 The female Cally is in a state of natural sleep. She is recovering. 208 00:12:15,840 --> 00:12:17,115 From what? 209 00:12:17,200 --> 00:12:19,237 She has undergone a severe mental trauma. 210 00:12:19,360 --> 00:12:21,920 We placed her in a sleep cell to facilitate recovery. 211 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:23,878 - What caused this trauma? - We don't know. 212 00:12:23,960 --> 00:12:26,429 Our instruments can detect no physical damage. 213 00:12:26,520 --> 00:12:28,113 - We want to see her. - Of course. 214 00:12:28,680 --> 00:12:32,799 A most fascinating type of humanoid species, this girl Cally. 215 00:12:33,400 --> 00:12:35,915 One of the few telepaths we have encountered. 216 00:12:36,120 --> 00:12:38,555 Have you encountered many species? 217 00:12:39,600 --> 00:12:40,670 Millions. 218 00:12:43,280 --> 00:12:45,397 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 219 00:12:52,600 --> 00:12:54,478 - Knock knock. - Who's there? 220 00:12:54,560 --> 00:12:55,914 - Atch. - Atch who? 221 00:12:56,000 --> 00:12:58,515 - Sorry, I didn't know you had a cold. - A cold what? 222 00:12:59,160 --> 00:13:02,836 No, not a cold what. Just a cold. You know, cold, chill. 223 00:13:02,920 --> 00:13:04,718 I am not subject to colds and chills. 224 00:13:04,800 --> 00:13:06,917 Some trace deposits on my anodisers, perhaps... 225 00:13:07,000 --> 00:13:08,992 but I'm capable of dealing with that myself. 226 00:13:09,080 --> 00:13:10,833 Forget it. Go back to sleep. 227 00:13:10,920 --> 00:13:12,593 - Is this another riddle? - No. 228 00:13:12,680 --> 00:13:15,559 The idiosyncratic syntax of riddles interests me. 229 00:13:15,640 --> 00:13:19,031 Their effect seems to depend on solecisms and grammatical discrepancies. 230 00:13:19,120 --> 00:13:20,110 Eh? 231 00:13:20,200 --> 00:13:22,192 Do you have another riddle for me to analyse? 232 00:13:22,280 --> 00:13:24,317 - You'd spoil it. - I thought you liked riddles. 233 00:13:24,400 --> 00:13:26,232 I do, when allowed to tell them properly. 234 00:13:26,320 --> 00:13:29,074 All you're interested in is the idiotic tintax or something. 235 00:13:29,160 --> 00:13:30,992 - That's very clever. - What is? 236 00:13:31,080 --> 00:13:34,517 For idiosyncratic syntax, you substituted idiotic tintax. 237 00:13:34,600 --> 00:13:36,557 - Yes, very good. - Is it? 238 00:13:36,640 --> 00:13:38,552 - Another one, please. - Right. 239 00:13:38,880 --> 00:13:40,917 What's the best cure for water on the brain? 240 00:13:41,000 --> 00:13:43,356 I don't know. What's the cure for water on the brain? 241 00:13:43,440 --> 00:13:45,113 - A tap on the head. - A tap on the head. 242 00:13:45,200 --> 00:13:48,079 I see. In this instance, the word "tap" has a double meaning: 243 00:13:48,160 --> 00:13:50,914 As in, to strike something, and as a device for controlling... 244 00:13:51,000 --> 00:13:54,471 the release of fluid from a tank or pipe. The fluid referred to is water... 245 00:13:54,560 --> 00:13:56,950 therefore "tap on the head" has two ambivalent meanings: 246 00:13:57,040 --> 00:13:58,918 one pertaining to striking the cranium.... 247 00:14:06,320 --> 00:14:08,789 She looks all right. She's breathing normally. 248 00:14:09,040 --> 00:14:11,236 Perhaps the Ultras were telling us the truth. 249 00:14:11,640 --> 00:14:14,917 - I don't know. Avon? - They've presented no threat so far. 250 00:14:15,040 --> 00:14:17,111 - Maybe they're biding their time. - What for? 251 00:14:17,200 --> 00:14:19,635 They could take us out easily with their technology. 252 00:14:19,720 --> 00:14:22,838 Damn their technology. Is that all you care about. What about Cally? 253 00:14:22,920 --> 00:14:24,912 How'd she get here? Why are they holding her? 254 00:14:25,000 --> 00:14:28,437 According to the Ultra, Cally is suffering from some mental disturbance. 255 00:14:28,520 --> 00:14:30,955 - They put her in here for her own good. - For how long? 256 00:14:31,040 --> 00:14:34,431 - Presumably until she recovers. - You're willing to take it all on trust? 257 00:14:34,520 --> 00:14:36,910 I don't take anything on trust. 258 00:14:38,240 --> 00:14:41,790 It would be the height of stupidity to interfere and endanger Cally's life... 259 00:14:41,880 --> 00:14:43,314 if that's what you were thinking. 260 00:14:43,400 --> 00:14:46,074 We seem to have no choice but to accept the Ultra's word... 261 00:14:46,160 --> 00:14:49,358 and to accept that their sole function is to gather information. 262 00:14:49,440 --> 00:14:52,831 - And we're supposed to believe them? - What else are we to believe? 263 00:14:52,920 --> 00:14:55,799 I told you, they could take us out like that. 264 00:14:57,680 --> 00:14:59,239 Why should they bother to lie? 265 00:15:01,920 --> 00:15:05,197 What was that about nucleoplasmic absorption? I didn't understand. 266 00:15:05,280 --> 00:15:06,919 Neither did I. It's outside my field. 267 00:15:07,000 --> 00:15:09,720 Something to do with cellular regeneration, I think. 268 00:15:09,800 --> 00:15:12,440 Then maybe Ultraworld is a living organism. 269 00:15:12,520 --> 00:15:16,070 Maybe. We'd better contact Vila, make sure he's awake. 270 00:15:17,640 --> 00:15:19,279 Vila. Do you read? 271 00:15:19,560 --> 00:15:22,394 Knock knock. Who's there? The invisible man. 272 00:15:22,480 --> 00:15:23,960 Tell him I can't see him. 273 00:15:24,560 --> 00:15:26,119 Vila. Where are you, Vila? 274 00:15:26,720 --> 00:15:28,200 Yes, I'm here. What is it? 275 00:15:28,280 --> 00:15:30,795 I told you to stand by. Not lie down. 276 00:15:30,880 --> 00:15:32,758 I was standing by. Anyway, what's going on? 277 00:15:32,840 --> 00:15:35,400 Not much. We found Cally. She seems to be all right. 278 00:15:35,480 --> 00:15:38,040 - Are you ready to teleport? - Not yet but I want you to be. 279 00:15:38,120 --> 00:15:39,713 You don't want me to come down? 280 00:15:39,960 --> 00:15:42,953 I want you to be ready to teleport us up. 281 00:15:43,040 --> 00:15:44,759 I was. I am. 282 00:15:45,320 --> 00:15:49,030 And, Vila, prime the neutron blasters, just in case. 283 00:15:49,120 --> 00:15:50,270 Dayna. 284 00:15:51,320 --> 00:15:54,233 - What is it? - We seem to have lost Tarrant. 285 00:15:54,320 --> 00:15:56,039 - What? - You'd better find him. 286 00:15:56,120 --> 00:15:57,270 Right. 287 00:16:00,280 --> 00:16:02,511 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 288 00:16:39,840 --> 00:16:40,830 (BUZZING) 289 00:16:41,200 --> 00:16:42,475 Who are you, I wonder? 290 00:16:43,240 --> 00:16:48,110 Specimen P 7-9-4-3-0-1-1, humanoid vertebrate. 291 00:16:48,320 --> 00:16:51,518 Subcategory menial. What information do you require? 292 00:16:52,080 --> 00:16:55,312 Specimen. But your identity: Who are you? Where are you from? 293 00:16:55,400 --> 00:16:57,471 My name is Relf of Probus 4. 294 00:16:58,080 --> 00:17:01,357 But if your thoughts and memories are in this cylinder, where are you? 295 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:02,999 No knowledge, cannot answer. 296 00:17:03,080 --> 00:17:04,912 - Are there others like you? - Yes. 297 00:17:05,000 --> 00:17:06,150 And where are they? 298 00:17:06,320 --> 00:17:09,438 Some menials like me. Others absorbed in the core. 299 00:17:09,800 --> 00:17:12,713 - Core, what's that? - No knowledge, cannot answer. 300 00:17:12,800 --> 00:17:14,519 They exist in the core? 301 00:17:14,600 --> 00:17:17,798 The core lives to expand. It must expand to live. 302 00:17:18,680 --> 00:17:20,672 What is the core? Where is it? 303 00:17:20,920 --> 00:17:22,479 No knowledge, cannot answer. 304 00:17:22,600 --> 00:17:23,750 (DOOR OPENS) 305 00:17:32,440 --> 00:17:33,794 Sleep cell. 306 00:17:34,480 --> 00:17:35,880 (ELECTRONIC WAVE SOUND) 307 00:17:35,960 --> 00:17:38,634 - Status? - Transference is proceeding normally. 308 00:17:38,720 --> 00:17:42,555 Complete mental profile and personality spectrum is filed in memory store. 309 00:17:42,640 --> 00:17:44,199 Physiological characteristics. 310 00:17:44,440 --> 00:17:48,195 Transferred. Soon she will be wiped clean, ready for absorption. 311 00:17:48,680 --> 00:17:49,955 Fine specimen. 312 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:54,436 Categorise as humanoid vertebrate. Subcategory: telepath. 313 00:17:54,760 --> 00:17:57,355 Very shortly we can remove her from the sleep cell. 314 00:17:57,880 --> 00:18:00,520 - And the others? - They will be dealt with in due course. 315 00:18:00,600 --> 00:18:02,592 Unless the others deal with you first. 316 00:18:03,480 --> 00:18:05,392 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 317 00:18:07,080 --> 00:18:10,198 I just hope for your sakes, the process is reversible... 318 00:18:10,280 --> 00:18:11,794 because if it isn't.... 319 00:18:11,880 --> 00:18:13,712 Keep back. Keep back. 320 00:18:13,920 --> 00:18:16,674 You cannot resist the power of the core. 321 00:18:16,760 --> 00:18:18,991 It overcomes everything. 322 00:18:26,840 --> 00:18:28,069 (EXPLOSION) 323 00:18:31,720 --> 00:18:33,916 Tarrant, this way, quickly. 324 00:18:34,000 --> 00:18:35,400 (ULTRAS COUGHING) 325 00:19:09,240 --> 00:19:11,800 We've got to warn Avon and get Cally out of that thing. 326 00:19:11,880 --> 00:19:13,360 What have they done to her? 327 00:19:15,880 --> 00:19:19,032 - We have to get out of sight quickly. - Like where, for example? 328 00:19:19,120 --> 00:19:20,349 Come on. 329 00:19:43,800 --> 00:19:45,120 Vila, do you read? 330 00:19:45,840 --> 00:19:47,160 Yes, go ahead. 331 00:19:47,280 --> 00:19:50,114 - Ever alert as usual. - You know me. What's up? 332 00:19:50,200 --> 00:19:53,432 We could be...correction, we are in trouble. 333 00:19:53,520 --> 00:19:55,830 Stand by to bring us up. I'll keep this channel open. 334 00:19:55,920 --> 00:19:58,310 I'll get back to the teleport. What's the problem? 335 00:19:58,480 --> 00:20:01,678 Right now your guess is as good as mine. It doesn't look promising. 336 00:20:01,760 --> 00:20:03,035 (AVON GRUNTS) 337 00:20:03,440 --> 00:20:05,716 Go on, Avon. Are you there? 338 00:20:06,720 --> 00:20:08,632 I'm here. Are you there? 339 00:20:09,520 --> 00:20:10,556 Avon. 340 00:20:11,840 --> 00:20:12,990 Oh, no. 341 00:20:13,840 --> 00:20:15,718 Oh, please, no. 342 00:20:16,760 --> 00:20:18,797 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 343 00:20:47,360 --> 00:20:48,635 (WHISPERING) What now? 344 00:20:51,240 --> 00:20:53,755 Avon, this is Tarrant. Come in. 345 00:20:54,440 --> 00:20:56,875 Avon, are you there? Do you hear me? 346 00:20:58,600 --> 00:21:02,560 Cally is in danger. Avon, do you hear? Cally is in danger. 347 00:21:04,560 --> 00:21:07,280 Cally. What have they done to her? 348 00:21:07,960 --> 00:21:09,758 Something called transference. 349 00:21:10,560 --> 00:21:12,711 Ever seen a lizard suck a bird's egg dry? 350 00:21:13,320 --> 00:21:15,516 That's what they were doing to Cally's brain. 351 00:21:15,600 --> 00:21:19,276 Draining her memory and personality and transferring them to the memory store. 352 00:21:19,480 --> 00:21:21,551 That was the purpose of the sleep cell. 353 00:21:22,400 --> 00:21:27,350 - And afterwards, what happens to... - Whatever's left? I don't know. 354 00:21:27,440 --> 00:21:30,558 The Ultra talked about absorption, whatever that is. 355 00:21:31,520 --> 00:21:35,719 Or maybe the victims end up like those. Walking dead. 356 00:21:36,440 --> 00:21:37,920 Step forward, menial. 357 00:21:39,520 --> 00:21:42,354 You have your next instructions. You understand them? 358 00:21:42,960 --> 00:21:44,155 Proceed. 359 00:21:45,600 --> 00:21:47,080 So now there are three left. 360 00:21:47,160 --> 00:21:50,437 For a supposedly intelligent species, they are remarkably stupid. 361 00:21:50,880 --> 00:21:52,314 And when we've taken all five? 362 00:21:52,400 --> 00:21:55,040 Then we take the prize exhibit for the museum: 363 00:21:55,560 --> 00:21:56,789 The ship. 364 00:21:59,080 --> 00:22:01,117 (OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 365 00:22:10,480 --> 00:22:12,233 You'd only bite my head off anyway. 366 00:22:13,720 --> 00:22:15,518 Orac, can you give me some advice? 367 00:22:15,600 --> 00:22:18,035 Please don't waste my time with foolish generalities. 368 00:22:18,120 --> 00:22:20,271 I must insist you ask specific questions. 369 00:22:20,360 --> 00:22:22,556 Shut up, you arrogant pile of junk. 370 00:22:28,280 --> 00:22:31,318 - Now where? - Well, we're lost. 371 00:22:33,040 --> 00:22:34,235 Perhaps not. 372 00:22:38,560 --> 00:22:41,029 We're here. That's where we are. Here. 373 00:22:41,680 --> 00:22:43,478 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 374 00:22:51,480 --> 00:22:53,676 Tarrant, where are you going? 375 00:22:54,800 --> 00:22:56,393 (POUNDING) 376 00:22:57,240 --> 00:22:59,596 Tarrant, what is it? What's that sound? 377 00:23:01,280 --> 00:23:03,033 There's a door back there, quick. 378 00:23:11,840 --> 00:23:12,990 Dayna. 379 00:23:18,200 --> 00:23:20,556 - Oh, it's cold in here. - It's freezing. 380 00:23:20,640 --> 00:23:22,154 What do you suppose this is? 381 00:23:22,800 --> 00:23:25,998 A storeroom, I would say, if there was anything stored here. 382 00:23:27,120 --> 00:23:28,839 (FOOTSTEPS APPROACHING) 383 00:23:36,240 --> 00:23:37,390 They've gone. 384 00:23:42,720 --> 00:23:43,312 (GASPING) 385 00:23:44,560 --> 00:23:46,791 (SINISTER INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 386 00:23:51,920 --> 00:23:55,277 You wanted to know what happens to them afterwards. Here's your answer. 387 00:23:55,360 --> 00:23:57,716 - Are they dead? - If they're not, they soon will be. 388 00:23:57,800 --> 00:24:00,269 No organism could withstand this temperature for long. 389 00:24:00,360 --> 00:24:02,829 - What's going to happen to them? - Absorption. 390 00:24:03,320 --> 00:24:06,279 Absorbed into what? The memory store? 391 00:24:06,360 --> 00:24:08,591 No. Their brain patterns are already stored there. 392 00:24:08,680 --> 00:24:11,320 These are just the empty husks, their minds wiped clean. 393 00:24:11,960 --> 00:24:14,759 - Perhaps they're food. - Food? For what? 394 00:24:15,440 --> 00:24:18,194 - For thought. - You mean their bodies are going... 395 00:25:13,280 --> 00:25:16,876 - What now? - Let's follow, see where they go. 396 00:25:17,640 --> 00:25:19,233 Sleep will soon come. 397 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:22,720 And when it does, transference will take place. 398 00:25:23,720 --> 00:25:24,915 It is quite painless. 399 00:25:25,520 --> 00:25:26,795 You'll feel nothing. 400 00:25:27,920 --> 00:25:29,320 Ever again. 401 00:25:30,240 --> 00:25:33,472 Your mind will be released from your body. That is all. 402 00:25:34,000 --> 00:25:38,040 First of all you have to make me sleep. I tend to suffer from insomnia. 403 00:25:38,120 --> 00:25:41,670 - You will sleep. - I don't plan to. 404 00:25:42,080 --> 00:25:43,799 Do you suppose you have a choice? 405 00:25:51,160 --> 00:25:52,719 (HUMMING) 406 00:25:53,320 --> 00:25:54,913 I will not sleep. 407 00:25:57,160 --> 00:25:58,753 I will not sleep. 408 00:26:29,400 --> 00:26:32,518 You were right. They're feeding something. 409 00:26:33,200 --> 00:26:34,475 But what? 410 00:26:35,440 --> 00:26:38,672 The planet. The Ultra said it was alive... 411 00:26:38,760 --> 00:26:40,752 that it possessed awareness, consciousness. 412 00:26:40,840 --> 00:26:42,797 But it's a computer, not a living organism. 413 00:26:42,880 --> 00:26:45,839 Memory banks, germanium circuitry. We saw it all on the screens. 414 00:26:45,920 --> 00:26:47,513 Perhaps not all, Tarrant. 415 00:26:47,760 --> 00:26:49,194 (DISTANT POUNDING) 416 00:26:50,400 --> 00:26:51,720 Listen. 417 00:26:53,840 --> 00:26:55,399 It's coming from over there. 418 00:27:39,760 --> 00:27:43,037 - Absorbed in the core. - What? 419 00:27:43,120 --> 00:27:45,999 This is what happens to the brains when they've been wiped clean. 420 00:27:46,080 --> 00:27:49,118 With every new victim, the core expands, increases in brainpower. 421 00:27:49,760 --> 00:27:53,720 It's grown this big by absorbing the billions of intelligent creatures fed to it. 422 00:27:54,240 --> 00:27:55,754 It's growing all the while. 423 00:27:56,520 --> 00:27:58,671 Becoming more and more powerful. 424 00:28:00,080 --> 00:28:02,151 Cally. What about Cally? 425 00:28:03,320 --> 00:28:06,996 - We may be too late. - She could be in there. 426 00:28:14,240 --> 00:28:16,630 A strong mind. Most would have succumbed by now. 427 00:28:16,720 --> 00:28:17,995 It will not be long. 428 00:28:18,080 --> 00:28:22,677 They struggle, fight against it, but none can resist the power of the core. 429 00:28:22,760 --> 00:28:24,797 This specimen is strong in body, too. 430 00:28:24,880 --> 00:28:27,315 He'd make a good menial when transference is complete. 431 00:28:27,400 --> 00:28:31,110 No. After his brain has been cleansed it will be absorbed. 432 00:28:31,680 --> 00:28:34,559 The core needs new cellular tissue of such high calibre. 433 00:28:35,120 --> 00:28:36,952 - The other male. - The one called Tarrant. 434 00:28:37,040 --> 00:28:40,158 We will take him as a menial. The female will be absorbed. 435 00:28:41,320 --> 00:28:44,836 They are now in section Delta One. 436 00:29:07,480 --> 00:29:08,834 (BEEPING) 437 00:29:14,400 --> 00:29:17,916 - What caused that? - I'm not waiting to find out. Come on. 438 00:29:18,480 --> 00:29:20,995 One male, one female. 439 00:29:22,280 --> 00:29:24,317 I think we might try a small experiment. 440 00:29:24,960 --> 00:29:25,996 Experiment? 441 00:29:26,080 --> 00:29:28,720 It'll be useful data for the memory store. 442 00:29:34,400 --> 00:29:35,629 (EXPLOSION) 443 00:29:41,920 --> 00:29:46,278 No, not that way. We need you for our experiment. 444 00:29:46,880 --> 00:29:48,951 Find them. Take them unharmed. 445 00:30:04,160 --> 00:30:06,436 They're trying to drive us back to the core. 446 00:30:06,520 --> 00:30:08,034 I'm too young to be absorbed. 447 00:30:08,120 --> 00:30:09,918 I know where we are. This way. 448 00:30:17,760 --> 00:30:18,876 Over there. 449 00:30:30,320 --> 00:30:31,913 (DAYNA QUAVERING) 450 00:30:51,640 --> 00:30:52,676 (DAYNA GASPS) 451 00:30:52,760 --> 00:30:53,955 Cally. 452 00:31:12,120 --> 00:31:14,077 Cally, it's me, Dayna. 453 00:31:15,080 --> 00:31:17,390 Cally, can you hear me? Do you understand? 454 00:31:18,960 --> 00:31:20,394 Cally, wake up. 455 00:31:24,760 --> 00:31:27,480 It's no good. There's nothing there. 456 00:31:27,960 --> 00:31:29,360 What can we do? 457 00:31:30,560 --> 00:31:31,994 - Reinstate her memory. - How? 458 00:31:32,080 --> 00:31:34,959 - By reversing the process. - Can it be reversed? 459 00:31:36,160 --> 00:31:38,152 - Well, can it? - I don't know. 460 00:31:38,240 --> 00:31:40,880 The Ultra transferred her brain patterns to a memory tube. 461 00:31:40,960 --> 00:31:43,350 Her thoughts, memories, emotions have been filed away. 462 00:31:43,440 --> 00:31:46,080 - We have to find that tube. - Let's find it. 463 00:31:46,160 --> 00:31:48,391 - Dayna, wait. - We haven't time to wait. 464 00:31:48,480 --> 00:31:50,597 Soon we may have all the time in the world. 465 00:31:50,760 --> 00:31:51,876 What do you mean? 466 00:31:51,960 --> 00:31:54,475 Let's use our brains instead of having them transferred. 467 00:31:54,560 --> 00:31:57,519 Getting caught won't help Cally. Let's think about it. 468 00:31:57,600 --> 00:31:58,795 Well? 469 00:32:00,640 --> 00:32:02,552 Vila, this is Tarrant. Do you read? 470 00:32:03,240 --> 00:32:06,358 Tarrant calling Liberator. Vila, are you there? Come in. 471 00:32:09,200 --> 00:32:11,590 Thank heavens. I thought you'd all gone and left me. 472 00:32:11,680 --> 00:32:14,354 Gone where? Listen, Vila, this is important. 473 00:32:14,520 --> 00:32:17,957 Will somebody tell me what's going on? Where's Avon. Is he with you? 474 00:32:18,040 --> 00:32:20,919 We tried to contact him and couldn't. Have you heard from him? 475 00:32:21,000 --> 00:32:23,310 - Yes and no. - This is no time for riddles. 476 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:24,675 You're telling me that. 477 00:32:24,760 --> 00:32:28,037 I was talking to him and he broke contact. Not a word of explanation. 478 00:32:28,120 --> 00:32:29,679 We'll see what we can do. 479 00:32:29,760 --> 00:32:31,752 We've got problems of our own with Cally. 480 00:32:31,840 --> 00:32:34,036 - Cally's there with you? - In a manner of speaking. 481 00:32:34,120 --> 00:32:35,793 - What do you mean? - Never mind. 482 00:32:35,880 --> 00:32:38,315 We may have to get her up there. Stand by the teleport. 483 00:32:38,400 --> 00:32:41,359 Why not? What else is there to do except stand by the teleport? 484 00:32:44,240 --> 00:32:45,560 (MENIALS GRUNTING) 485 00:32:46,280 --> 00:32:48,158 (GRIPPING INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 486 00:32:55,440 --> 00:32:58,956 (VILA) Did you hear what I said? Tarrant. Dayna. 487 00:32:59,640 --> 00:33:00,790 Hello. 488 00:33:02,440 --> 00:33:03,430 Hello? 489 00:33:04,320 --> 00:33:05,470 Goodbye. 490 00:33:25,840 --> 00:33:27,752 No. We won't do it. 491 00:33:27,840 --> 00:33:29,638 - Do you speak for both? - Yes, she does. 492 00:33:29,720 --> 00:33:31,712 That is one thing you can't make us do. 493 00:33:31,800 --> 00:33:34,110 Perhaps not, though we might offer an inducement. 494 00:33:34,200 --> 00:33:35,270 Such as? 495 00:33:35,360 --> 00:33:39,195 Your fellow crew members are still alive. Whether they remain so is up to you. 496 00:33:39,400 --> 00:33:41,471 We require the human bonding ceremony. 497 00:33:41,640 --> 00:33:42,710 Why? 498 00:33:42,800 --> 00:33:46,919 The accumulation of data is our sole function and purpose, as we have said. 499 00:33:47,120 --> 00:33:49,157 For your cosmic encyclopaedia? 500 00:33:49,240 --> 00:33:51,391 We have collected a great deal of information... 501 00:33:51,480 --> 00:33:54,837 about Earth and its dominant species with one important omission. 502 00:33:55,080 --> 00:33:57,515 We intend to rectify that deficiency. 503 00:33:57,600 --> 00:33:58,795 And if we agree? 504 00:33:59,600 --> 00:34:03,276 We shall reconsider the fate of your friends. And, of course, yourselves. 505 00:34:03,360 --> 00:34:06,239 - Is that the best you can do? No deal. - Just a minute. 506 00:34:06,320 --> 00:34:09,199 - Could you give Cally her memory back? - Perhaps. 507 00:34:09,280 --> 00:34:12,717 - So it is possible to reverse the process? - It is possible. 508 00:34:13,160 --> 00:34:16,836 And would you release all four of us and allow us to return to our ship? 509 00:34:16,920 --> 00:34:19,037 That decision must be referred to the core. 510 00:34:19,120 --> 00:34:20,679 - The core will decide? - Of course. 511 00:34:20,760 --> 00:34:23,958 The core's the living consciousness of the planet. We're its servants. 512 00:34:24,040 --> 00:34:25,918 We obey without question. 513 00:34:26,240 --> 00:34:29,517 Tarrant, I think we should accept the offer. 514 00:34:29,800 --> 00:34:31,678 Then we can return to the Liberator. 515 00:34:31,760 --> 00:34:33,911 You can't be serious. You don't believe them. 516 00:34:34,000 --> 00:34:36,640 We have to believe if we hope to survive. 517 00:34:36,720 --> 00:34:38,552 - Kiss me. - What? 518 00:34:38,640 --> 00:34:40,597 I said, kiss me. 519 00:34:40,680 --> 00:34:43,673 Come on. I can't be all that repulsive. 520 00:34:47,920 --> 00:34:49,274 (BUZZING) 521 00:34:53,840 --> 00:34:56,036 Has the bonding ceremony begun? 522 00:34:56,880 --> 00:34:58,234 You could say so. 523 00:34:58,560 --> 00:35:01,120 But we do better without interruptions. 524 00:35:03,440 --> 00:35:05,636 - Are you ready? - The core is awaiting the signal. 525 00:35:05,720 --> 00:35:07,996 Wave emissions increasing. Locked onto spacecraft. 526 00:35:08,080 --> 00:35:09,070 Focus emissions. 527 00:35:09,160 --> 00:35:12,551 Is the remaining crew member capable of piloting the spacecraft alone? 528 00:35:12,640 --> 00:35:16,031 According to the female Cally's memory traces, we should have no trouble. 529 00:35:16,120 --> 00:35:18,271 He is weak-willed and easily lead. 530 00:35:18,440 --> 00:35:22,116 The ship's master computer Zen will operate all functions on his command. 531 00:35:22,360 --> 00:35:25,353 And any intelligent creature with a rational thought process... 532 00:35:25,440 --> 00:35:27,477 is as capable of being manipulated. 533 00:35:27,800 --> 00:35:29,519 This one is no exception. 534 00:35:29,600 --> 00:35:32,160 - Wave emissions at optimum. - Give the signal. 535 00:35:34,160 --> 00:35:36,311 (OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 536 00:35:55,520 --> 00:35:58,433 Come out, come out, wherever you are. 537 00:35:59,680 --> 00:36:01,911 Help. I'm being got at. 538 00:36:03,120 --> 00:36:05,316 Orac, do something. 539 00:36:06,360 --> 00:36:08,192 You've got to help me. Help me. 540 00:36:08,600 --> 00:36:11,035 Activator? What did I do with it? 541 00:36:12,480 --> 00:36:15,473 I'll never call you names again, Orac. Never again, I promise. 542 00:36:20,480 --> 00:36:23,359 Orac, I need your help. There's something here. 543 00:36:23,440 --> 00:36:25,875 Not now. I'm busy analysing the semantic structure... 544 00:36:25,960 --> 00:36:29,510 of synonyms and antonyms as it pertains to the specific instance of riddles. 545 00:36:31,240 --> 00:36:32,435 How's that, darling? 546 00:36:33,240 --> 00:36:36,790 - More comfortable? - Oh, yes. Much better. 547 00:36:37,080 --> 00:36:38,196 Thank you, darling. 548 00:36:47,280 --> 00:36:50,512 I've heard of people having tricks up their sleeve. But this is.... 549 00:36:51,840 --> 00:36:54,833 - How long? - All of ten seconds. 550 00:36:54,920 --> 00:36:56,991 - As much as that? - Less now. About seven. 551 00:36:57,120 --> 00:36:58,315 Or nearer five. 552 00:36:58,400 --> 00:36:59,959 (MOUTHING) 553 00:37:03,000 --> 00:37:04,070 Now. 554 00:37:05,800 --> 00:37:06,870 (EXPLOSION) 555 00:37:06,960 --> 00:37:08,474 Is that the bonding ceremony? 556 00:37:11,600 --> 00:37:14,240 - We must find them. - Leave them. They have nowhere to go. 557 00:37:15,120 --> 00:37:17,032 (FAST-PACED INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 558 00:37:22,640 --> 00:37:26,714 "There was young lady named Perkins who was very fond of small gherkins 559 00:37:27,000 --> 00:37:31,677 "One day at tea, she ate 43, and pickled her internal workings" 560 00:37:31,760 --> 00:37:33,433 Excellent. Another one, Vila. 561 00:37:34,160 --> 00:37:35,799 - Don't know any more. - Another one. 562 00:37:35,880 --> 00:37:37,030 Can't remember. 563 00:37:37,120 --> 00:37:39,954 A riddle. A limerick. A word puzzle. Think, Vila, think. 564 00:37:40,320 --> 00:37:43,313 - "There was a young man from...." - From where? Think. 565 00:37:43,400 --> 00:37:44,550 Can't remember. 566 00:37:45,080 --> 00:37:47,037 (INTENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 567 00:38:54,000 --> 00:38:55,878 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 568 00:39:08,520 --> 00:39:10,113 (MENIAL GRUNTING) 569 00:39:35,400 --> 00:39:36,470 What's happening? 570 00:39:37,160 --> 00:39:39,516 Do you mind if we talk about it later? Come on. 571 00:39:42,000 --> 00:39:43,480 (DRONING) 572 00:39:47,600 --> 00:39:50,240 Get these two to the sleep cell, I'll get the memory tubes. 573 00:39:50,320 --> 00:39:51,310 Right. 574 00:40:06,080 --> 00:40:09,915 - Frequency wave emissions out of phase. - Primary circuits register overload. 575 00:40:10,000 --> 00:40:11,753 Wave emissions approaching critical. 576 00:40:11,880 --> 00:40:14,190 No. Impossible. The core is self-compensating. 577 00:40:14,280 --> 00:40:15,600 Check for malfunction. 578 00:40:15,960 --> 00:40:17,474 Critical status is confirmed. 579 00:40:17,720 --> 00:40:21,509 - The core is unstable. - No! Check again. 580 00:40:32,120 --> 00:40:33,793 (DEVICE WHIRRING) 581 00:40:48,400 --> 00:40:50,869 - Section Beta? - All circuits register overload. 582 00:40:50,960 --> 00:40:52,440 Attempt manual compensation. 583 00:40:55,200 --> 00:40:56,316 Negative response. 584 00:40:56,400 --> 00:40:58,790 - Operate primary fail-safe terminals. - Confirmed. 585 00:41:10,560 --> 00:41:11,755 Stabilisation. 586 00:41:11,880 --> 00:41:14,031 - Negative response. - Entering critical phase. 587 00:41:14,120 --> 00:41:16,874 But how? The wave emissions were at optimum. 588 00:41:16,960 --> 00:41:18,792 Nothing can resist the power of the core. 589 00:41:18,880 --> 00:41:22,032 Something did. Something we couldn't foresee and didn't allow for. 590 00:41:22,120 --> 00:41:23,315 Something on that ship. 591 00:41:23,400 --> 00:41:25,357 We were in control. We brought the ship in. 592 00:41:31,040 --> 00:41:32,713 Terminal condition imminent. 593 00:41:32,800 --> 00:41:35,838 - Without the core, Ultraworld can't exist. - We cannot survive. 594 00:41:35,920 --> 00:41:37,434 - Can we prevent it? - We must. 595 00:41:37,520 --> 00:41:39,830 Activate final fail-safes. Now. 596 00:41:41,320 --> 00:41:43,471 Something on that ship. 597 00:41:44,240 --> 00:41:46,072 "...if a woodchuck could chuck wood" 598 00:41:46,160 --> 00:41:48,311 "How much wood could a woodchuck chuck 599 00:41:48,400 --> 00:41:51,234 - "If a woodchuck could chuck wood?" - Encore. 600 00:41:56,760 --> 00:41:59,673 It's so slow. Can't we speed it up? 601 00:41:59,760 --> 00:42:00,910 We dare not risk it. 602 00:42:01,000 --> 00:42:03,674 If the memory traces aren't implanted exactly as before... 603 00:42:03,760 --> 00:42:05,831 they'll end up with scrambled brain cells. 604 00:42:06,560 --> 00:42:08,995 - What's the matter? - The memory tubes. 605 00:42:09,080 --> 00:42:10,958 I hope they're in the right order. 606 00:42:11,040 --> 00:42:12,793 You mean you could have got them.... 607 00:42:13,400 --> 00:42:14,800 That could be interesting. 608 00:42:14,880 --> 00:42:16,075 (EXPLOSION) 609 00:42:19,920 --> 00:42:21,149 The core. 610 00:42:21,240 --> 00:42:24,312 - It's having some kind of brain storm. - What's causing it? 611 00:42:24,400 --> 00:42:26,073 - Overload. - Of what? 612 00:42:26,160 --> 00:42:28,072 A brain that size could cope with anything. 613 00:42:28,160 --> 00:42:30,152 You know what they say. The bigger they are.... 614 00:42:30,240 --> 00:42:33,836 Think of the problems the human brain has and multiply that by a few billion. 615 00:42:33,920 --> 00:42:37,118 - That could be quite a headache. - We've got one ourselves. 616 00:42:41,440 --> 00:42:42,760 Come on. 617 00:43:13,400 --> 00:43:15,471 Are you all right? Cally? 618 00:43:16,640 --> 00:43:18,074 Yes, I think so. 619 00:43:18,800 --> 00:43:21,872 - Good. Right, let's get out of here. - We have no bracelets. 620 00:43:21,960 --> 00:43:24,270 They brought the ship down. It's here in Ultraworld. 621 00:43:24,360 --> 00:43:26,079 - Here? Can you find it? - Yes. 622 00:43:26,680 --> 00:43:28,956 - Then let's go. - Bring Cally. 623 00:43:30,640 --> 00:43:32,154 You all right? 624 00:43:43,480 --> 00:43:44,709 - Better now? - Yes. 625 00:43:44,800 --> 00:43:46,075 Right. Come on. 626 00:43:48,280 --> 00:43:50,078 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 627 00:43:54,840 --> 00:43:56,035 Come on. 628 00:43:56,960 --> 00:43:58,155 (ALARM BUZZING) 629 00:44:00,120 --> 00:44:01,554 Watch the door. 630 00:44:07,000 --> 00:44:09,196 - Vila, are you there? - Who else could it be? 631 00:44:09,280 --> 00:44:11,192 Look, what is going on? Will somebody... 632 00:44:11,280 --> 00:44:13,670 Shut up. Open the starboard airlock. We're on our way. 633 00:44:13,760 --> 00:44:15,831 - Why not teleport? It'll save time. - Do it. 634 00:44:15,920 --> 00:44:17,036 Right. 635 00:44:23,480 --> 00:44:24,834 (BUZZING) 636 00:44:26,320 --> 00:44:29,154 - You finished? - Yes. 637 00:44:30,120 --> 00:44:31,554 Then let's get out of here. 638 00:44:52,360 --> 00:44:54,875 Vila, 90 degrees lateral thrust. Now. 639 00:45:22,000 --> 00:45:24,390 - I wish I knew what was going on. - Get to your place. 640 00:45:24,480 --> 00:45:26,472 Full thrust. Give it everything you've got. 641 00:45:28,160 --> 00:45:29,389 Brace yourselves. 642 00:46:18,800 --> 00:46:20,678 (MYSTERIOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 643 00:46:26,640 --> 00:46:29,280 - What did you feel like, Avon? - What? 644 00:46:29,360 --> 00:46:31,317 Being an entry in an encyclopaedia. 645 00:46:31,400 --> 00:46:34,040 He wouldn't mind, so long as they filed him under "genius". 646 00:46:34,120 --> 00:46:36,680 You'd have all been filed away if it hadn't been for me. 647 00:46:36,760 --> 00:46:37,910 And Orac, I suppose. 648 00:46:38,000 --> 00:46:39,992 - You? - Yes, me. 649 00:46:40,080 --> 00:46:42,675 - What precisely did you do? - What did I do? 650 00:46:42,760 --> 00:46:44,558 Only saved your neck. That's what. 651 00:46:44,640 --> 00:46:48,077 Ask Orac. Go on. Ask him. 652 00:46:48,280 --> 00:46:51,193 Orac, is it true that we have an unsung hero in our midst? 653 00:46:51,280 --> 00:46:52,999 - To whom are you referring? - Vila. 654 00:46:53,080 --> 00:46:56,198 Vila served a useful purpose in distracting and confusing... 655 00:46:56,280 --> 00:46:58,272 the energy waves emanating from the planet. 656 00:46:58,360 --> 00:46:59,680 - Useful purpose. - Meanwhile... 657 00:46:59,760 --> 00:47:02,275 I was able to project those same wave emissions... 658 00:47:02,360 --> 00:47:03,714 back to their primary source. 659 00:47:03,800 --> 00:47:06,713 - So Vila acted as a kind of mental decoy. - Decoy. 660 00:47:06,800 --> 00:47:09,031 So the core was subjected to its own emissions? 661 00:47:09,120 --> 00:47:10,713 - Correct. - Self-brainwashing. 662 00:47:10,800 --> 00:47:12,632 There's poetic justice for you. 663 00:47:12,720 --> 00:47:16,680 Orac, how precisely did Vila confuse and distract Ultraworld? 664 00:47:16,760 --> 00:47:17,796 Quite simple. 665 00:47:17,880 --> 00:47:20,600 With a series of random and illogical brain impulses. 666 00:47:20,880 --> 00:47:25,033 The planet was programmed to assimilate orderly coherent thought patterns. 667 00:47:25,120 --> 00:47:26,873 Anything else confused it. 668 00:47:26,960 --> 00:47:28,679 You mean Vila spouted nonsense? 669 00:47:28,760 --> 00:47:30,797 - I resent that. - I wouldn't if I were you. 670 00:47:30,920 --> 00:47:34,470 Orac is saying that a logical, rational intelligence... 671 00:47:34,560 --> 00:47:36,472 is no match for yours. 672 00:47:44,960 --> 00:47:46,519 (THEME MUSIC)