1 00:00:03,560 --> 00:00:05,313 (THEME MUSIC) 2 00:00:47,520 --> 00:00:49,512 (SLOW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 3 00:00:49,600 --> 00:00:54,072 Teal Star, Teal Star, this is Teal Control calling United Planets passenger liner... 4 00:00:54,160 --> 00:00:55,799 Teal Star, do you copy? 5 00:00:56,040 --> 00:01:00,557 Teal Control, this is passenger liner Teal Star. We do copy, go ahead. 6 00:01:01,120 --> 00:01:03,476 Teal Star, this is Teal Control. We have a message... 7 00:01:03,560 --> 00:01:05,870 for one of your passengers. Priority code: 9. 8 00:01:05,960 --> 00:01:08,714 Please instruct your computer to receive and decode. 9 00:01:08,800 --> 00:01:11,395 I repeat, priority code: 9. Confirm, please. 10 00:01:11,720 --> 00:01:15,555 Teal Control, this is Teal Star. Confirm, priority code: 9. 11 00:01:15,840 --> 00:01:19,277 Computer shows ready, green on all boards, go ahead. 12 00:01:19,880 --> 00:01:22,190 Teal Star, Teal Control. Message is running. 13 00:01:23,760 --> 00:01:27,549 Teal Control, message received and decoding. Is that the lot? 14 00:01:27,640 --> 00:01:30,792 That's the lot. Many thanks, Teal Star. Good luck. Teal Control out. 15 00:01:30,880 --> 00:01:32,951 (WOMAN) The first-class dining salons... 16 00:01:33,040 --> 00:01:35,271 on Levels 1 through 5 are now open. 17 00:01:35,640 --> 00:01:40,237 Dinner is now being served in the first-class passenger Levels 1 to 5. 18 00:01:41,920 --> 00:01:45,675 Excuse me. I'm sorry, it's very rude of me, but aren't you Deeta Tarrant? 19 00:01:45,760 --> 00:01:46,830 Yes, I am. 20 00:01:46,920 --> 00:01:49,230 I thought you were. I've seen you on the viscasts. 21 00:01:49,320 --> 00:01:52,233 But you look different somehow. You're taller than I expected. 22 00:01:52,400 --> 00:01:54,039 I usually stand in a hole. 23 00:01:54,120 --> 00:01:57,511 Forgive me, I didn't mean to be rude. You must think I'm an awful fool. 24 00:01:57,600 --> 00:01:58,829 Of course not. 25 00:01:59,720 --> 00:02:01,313 It was very nice meeting you. 26 00:02:02,160 --> 00:02:03,276 (KARLA EXCLAIMING) 27 00:02:03,360 --> 00:02:06,319 Stupid shoes. Why is fashion never practical? 28 00:02:08,160 --> 00:02:09,640 (EXCLAIMS IN PAIN) 29 00:02:14,760 --> 00:02:15,989 Tell me. 30 00:02:17,040 --> 00:02:18,918 I had nothing to do with that. 31 00:02:20,240 --> 00:02:22,550 You surely can't think I was involved. 32 00:02:23,400 --> 00:02:24,880 Just a coincidence. 33 00:02:29,720 --> 00:02:31,837 Doesn't seem very likely, does it? 34 00:02:32,840 --> 00:02:34,240 How did you know? 35 00:02:34,320 --> 00:02:36,994 The stumble. A deliberate fall can look accidental... 36 00:02:37,080 --> 00:02:40,039 but it never feels right. Balance is instinctive. 37 00:02:41,520 --> 00:02:43,193 - Is he dead? - Yes. 38 00:02:43,280 --> 00:02:44,919 How many more are there? 39 00:02:45,840 --> 00:02:47,797 Six hundred and seventy two. 40 00:02:47,880 --> 00:02:50,634 You don't expect a serious answer to that question, do you? 41 00:02:50,720 --> 00:02:53,155 - Eventually. What's your name? - Karla. 42 00:02:54,440 --> 00:02:58,434 Karla, your partner here has used up all the available luck. 43 00:02:59,080 --> 00:03:00,719 There's no easy way out for you. 44 00:03:00,800 --> 00:03:03,918 You really think of me as a major threat, don't you? 45 00:03:04,960 --> 00:03:08,351 Why did you break the rules? You must know the penalties. 46 00:03:08,440 --> 00:03:10,955 I can see you don't rate me as a fighter... 47 00:03:11,680 --> 00:03:14,275 but do I strike you as a fool as well? 48 00:03:14,360 --> 00:03:17,558 So, you have an answer for the Summons to Justification. 49 00:03:17,640 --> 00:03:19,677 Like what? Surely not a blood feud? 50 00:03:19,760 --> 00:03:22,434 I can't have killed someone who's close kin to both of you. 51 00:03:22,520 --> 00:03:26,594 Particularly not as your friend here is a citizen of the Vandor Confederacy. 52 00:03:26,720 --> 00:03:28,473 As I assume you are. 53 00:03:32,160 --> 00:03:34,880 There will be no Summons to Justification. 54 00:03:34,960 --> 00:03:37,270 As First Champion of the United Planets of Teal... 55 00:03:37,360 --> 00:03:40,080 you're a valid target until you reach the combat grounds. 56 00:03:40,160 --> 00:03:41,753 - In time of war. - Exactly. 57 00:03:42,120 --> 00:03:45,113 A formal declaration was delivered to your council an hour ago. 58 00:03:45,200 --> 00:03:48,238 Will passenger Deeta Tarrant go to the flight deck, please. 59 00:03:48,320 --> 00:03:51,472 And that, I imagine, will be your notification and call to combat. 60 00:03:51,560 --> 00:03:54,553 You'll be transferred to a military cruiser within the hour. 61 00:03:54,720 --> 00:03:55,915 A pity. 62 00:03:56,320 --> 00:03:59,074 We had hoped you would not be their champion. 63 00:03:59,560 --> 00:04:01,153 Our man is good. 64 00:04:03,400 --> 00:04:05,278 But you might just be better. 65 00:04:05,360 --> 00:04:06,999 Don't do it! 66 00:04:09,880 --> 00:04:13,476 Will Deeta Tarrant report immediately to the flight deck, please. 67 00:04:13,560 --> 00:04:16,075 Deeta Tarrant to the flight deck, please. 68 00:04:19,120 --> 00:04:21,032 (GRAVE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 69 00:04:39,840 --> 00:04:43,595 Come on, Tarrant, I could've worked it out on my fingers by now. 70 00:04:43,680 --> 00:04:46,639 Move any faster, you'll break into a standstill. 71 00:04:46,720 --> 00:04:48,837 The best strategy option is timed at 50 hours. 72 00:04:48,920 --> 00:04:49,910 Useless. 73 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:52,674 There's only one strike point which covers all escape vectors. 74 00:04:52,760 --> 00:04:54,592 They'll be long gone before we get near. 75 00:04:54,680 --> 00:04:57,559 - I'm afraid they will. - The electronic warriors strike again. 76 00:04:57,640 --> 00:05:01,156 That'll be four of Servalan's ore ships we've let through without a fight. 77 00:05:01,240 --> 00:05:03,072 To fight them, we have to catch them. 78 00:05:03,160 --> 00:05:06,471 To catch them, we have to chase them, or hadn't that occurred to you? 79 00:05:06,560 --> 00:05:08,199 It's a little more sophisticated... 80 00:05:08,280 --> 00:05:10,749 than fighting hairy primitives with a bow and arrow. 81 00:05:10,840 --> 00:05:14,595 The machines are more sophisticated, that's all. But the principle isn't. 82 00:05:14,680 --> 00:05:16,637 And the people certainly aren't. 83 00:05:16,720 --> 00:05:18,552 You know, she could be right. 84 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:20,510 They're smiling, Orac. 85 00:05:20,600 --> 00:05:22,796 I fail to see the relevance of that observation. 86 00:05:22,880 --> 00:05:25,600 Shouldn't they be tired and getting on each other's nerves? 87 00:05:25,680 --> 00:05:28,991 There is a progressive reduction in their conscious attention span... 88 00:05:29,080 --> 00:05:32,073 and a growing imbalance in the dynamic structure of the group. 89 00:05:32,160 --> 00:05:34,277 - Is that yes or no? - It is yes. 90 00:05:34,360 --> 00:05:38,149 As a result of this, the efficiency rating of the ship as a complete unit... 91 00:05:38,240 --> 00:05:42,598 is dropping by 1.02% per work period. 92 00:05:42,880 --> 00:05:45,918 The error quotient bears a delayed inverse relation... 93 00:05:46,280 --> 00:05:48,351 They don't write poetry like that anymore. 94 00:05:48,440 --> 00:05:50,750 What this electronic pain is trying to say is... 95 00:05:50,840 --> 00:05:53,753 Unless we get a break, there's going to be a fatal foul-up. 96 00:05:53,840 --> 00:05:54,830 Right. 97 00:05:54,920 --> 00:05:58,550 Where do you suggest we go for this holiday that we all need so badly? 98 00:05:58,640 --> 00:06:01,109 Me? I hadn't really given it any thought. 99 00:06:01,200 --> 00:06:04,671 I see. You got all that information from Orac out of a sense of duty? 100 00:06:04,760 --> 00:06:07,673 Dedication. Selfless devotion to the welfare of his comrades. 101 00:06:07,760 --> 00:06:10,434 - What's so strange about that? - Where's the party, Vila? 102 00:06:10,520 --> 00:06:14,594 Vila, your sales pitch is a failure. Why not just tell us what you want to do? 103 00:06:14,960 --> 00:06:18,510 After Orac told me about the dangerous situation that was developing... 104 00:06:18,600 --> 00:06:20,478 - Yes? - ...I did do some checking. 105 00:06:20,560 --> 00:06:22,950 - Yes? - One of the things I discovered was... 106 00:06:23,040 --> 00:06:27,034 that the United Planets of Teal and the Vandor Confederacy are at war. 107 00:06:27,120 --> 00:06:29,476 What an interesting piece of news, Vila. 108 00:06:29,560 --> 00:06:32,234 Nothing like someone else's war to take your mind off your own. 109 00:06:32,320 --> 00:06:33,310 Are you sure? 110 00:06:33,400 --> 00:06:35,835 Orac picked it up during a routine communication sweep. 111 00:06:35,920 --> 00:06:36,956 When was the declaration? 112 00:06:37,040 --> 00:06:39,953 A few hours ago. We've lots of time to get to the combat grounds. 113 00:06:40,040 --> 00:06:42,396 - Zen. Yes? - Why not? 114 00:06:47,880 --> 00:06:51,157 Zen, I want a course for the planet designated as the combat grounds... 115 00:06:51,240 --> 00:06:53,152 by the Teal-Vandor Convention. 116 00:06:53,240 --> 00:06:54,560 Confirmed. 117 00:06:54,880 --> 00:06:57,270 - Have I missed something? - I think we both have. 118 00:06:57,360 --> 00:06:59,511 Orac, I want you to monitor all transmissions... 119 00:06:59,600 --> 00:07:04,152 from the Teal-Vandor combat grounds and relay public viscasts to the screen. 120 00:07:04,240 --> 00:07:07,677 Am I to understand that you wish me to act as a viscast relay? 121 00:07:07,760 --> 00:07:09,353 That is what you are to understand. 122 00:07:09,440 --> 00:07:11,636 Is someone going to tell us what we're to understand? 123 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:13,234 Yes, what exactly is going on? 124 00:07:13,320 --> 00:07:15,516 You've never heard of Teal-Vandor Convention? 125 00:07:15,920 --> 00:07:19,994 Course is laid in. Acceptance confirmation is now required. 126 00:07:20,320 --> 00:07:23,677 Accepted. Run course program. Speed: Standard by 4. 127 00:07:25,760 --> 00:07:28,719 If someone doesn't tell Dayna and me what all this is about... 128 00:07:28,800 --> 00:07:30,598 We're going to get very irritated. 129 00:07:30,680 --> 00:07:33,400 (VILA) Break out the booze, girls. It's fiesta time. 130 00:07:33,480 --> 00:07:35,756 Now, Cally, Dayna, let's not be violent. 131 00:07:35,840 --> 00:07:39,038 You know how I hate to see a man cry, especially when it's me. 132 00:07:40,000 --> 00:07:41,753 And that's all it is? 133 00:07:41,840 --> 00:07:45,390 A fight to death between two champions, winner takes all. 134 00:07:45,480 --> 00:07:48,837 - That's putting it rather crudely. - It's rather a crude idea. 135 00:07:48,920 --> 00:07:51,879 Two men fight for the honour of independent planetary systems... 136 00:07:51,960 --> 00:07:54,236 of maybe 20 million people each. It's hardly crude. 137 00:07:54,320 --> 00:07:57,438 They don't just step up and beat each other with big wooden clubs. 138 00:07:57,520 --> 00:07:59,512 - Or bows and arrows. - Or bows and arrows. 139 00:07:59,680 --> 00:08:04,072 There's rules, and honour, and chivalry, and all that sort of thing. 140 00:08:04,160 --> 00:08:06,834 - That makes all the difference, of course. - It does to us. 141 00:08:06,920 --> 00:08:08,832 Outsiders are welcomed as honoured guests... 142 00:08:08,920 --> 00:08:11,480 and accorded the status of neutral observers. 143 00:08:11,560 --> 00:08:14,280 As long as we abide by the rules of the Convention... 144 00:08:14,360 --> 00:08:16,113 both sides will protect us. 145 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:18,317 From all comers, including the Federation. 146 00:08:18,400 --> 00:08:22,314 Which means we can enjoy the festivities in complete confidence and relaxation. 147 00:08:22,400 --> 00:08:23,675 Drink, anyone? 148 00:08:23,880 --> 00:08:27,078 What are these festivities Vila keeps drooling about? 149 00:08:27,160 --> 00:08:28,913 They must be something special. 150 00:08:29,000 --> 00:08:31,799 I haven't seen you move that positively in weeks. 151 00:08:31,880 --> 00:08:33,155 It'll be a big occasion. 152 00:08:33,240 --> 00:08:35,914 A ritual war is bound to generate a great deal of excitement. 153 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:37,480 Back on Earth they would say... 154 00:08:37,560 --> 00:08:40,678 it was the most excitement you can have with your clothes on, anywhere. 155 00:08:40,760 --> 00:08:42,752 - How witty of them. - No, he's right. 156 00:08:42,840 --> 00:08:46,470 The Teal-Vandor Convention was famous on Earth. The ultimate excitement. 157 00:08:46,560 --> 00:08:49,758 "The ultimate excitement". Watching two men kill each other. 158 00:08:49,840 --> 00:08:53,959 Yes. No, on reflection, that would seem to have a somewhat limited appeal... 159 00:08:54,040 --> 00:08:55,872 as ultimate excitements go. 160 00:08:55,960 --> 00:08:59,476 There's obviously more to it than that. I mean, wine, women, and song. 161 00:08:59,760 --> 00:09:02,400 That would seem to have an even more limited appeal. 162 00:09:02,480 --> 00:09:03,550 I don't know. 163 00:09:03,640 --> 00:09:06,439 I am now picking up a public viscast transmission. 164 00:09:06,520 --> 00:09:07,920 Put it on the main screen. 165 00:09:08,000 --> 00:09:12,233 I must point out that this is a misuse and an absurd waste of my capabilities. 166 00:09:12,320 --> 00:09:15,870 - Put it on the main screen. - I will do it only under protest. 167 00:09:15,960 --> 00:09:19,431 You can do it any way you like. So long as you put it on the main screen. 168 00:09:19,520 --> 00:09:23,150 You sure you can't redesign him as something useful, like a drink dispenser? 169 00:09:23,240 --> 00:09:26,438 Or an empty space. I think he'd look really good as an empty space. 170 00:09:26,960 --> 00:09:28,189 (DARVID) Space. 171 00:09:28,280 --> 00:09:31,239 "The final frontier", as it was once called. 172 00:09:31,760 --> 00:09:34,070 A weightless, freezing vacuum... 173 00:09:34,280 --> 00:09:36,237 here created artificially... 174 00:09:36,320 --> 00:09:38,630 and maintained by the central computer... 175 00:09:38,720 --> 00:09:41,030 as one of the hundreds of different environments... 176 00:09:41,120 --> 00:09:44,192 offered by the combat grounds for the coming battle. 177 00:09:44,720 --> 00:09:49,033 In giant chambers, exact recreations like these you see... 178 00:09:49,120 --> 00:09:51,476 are controlled by the combat computer. 179 00:09:52,520 --> 00:09:54,910 Environments from other planets... 180 00:09:55,840 --> 00:09:58,275 other cultures, other times. 181 00:09:58,920 --> 00:10:02,231 The computer will choose which of these environmental chambers... 182 00:10:02,320 --> 00:10:04,152 will be used for the battle. 183 00:10:04,840 --> 00:10:07,753 This choice is what the combat grounds are all about. 184 00:10:08,960 --> 00:10:13,239 In the words of the Convention, "Let no man say... 185 00:10:15,240 --> 00:10:19,632 "'this man chose the ground on which we die.'" 186 00:10:21,400 --> 00:10:24,359 The combatants will each enter the chamber... 187 00:10:24,440 --> 00:10:26,671 through a door like this. 188 00:10:28,040 --> 00:10:31,477 Only the computer will know what awaits them on the other side. 189 00:10:32,320 --> 00:10:33,674 Their only clue... 190 00:10:34,760 --> 00:10:36,592 will lie in this locker... 191 00:10:37,560 --> 00:10:41,679 which contains protective clothing and specialised weapons... 192 00:10:42,280 --> 00:10:45,591 should the environment behind that door require them. 193 00:10:48,080 --> 00:10:52,472 I've just been told that the combatants are now arriving at the space port. 194 00:10:52,560 --> 00:10:56,395 And we are going across to join the thousands of cheering spectators... 195 00:10:56,520 --> 00:10:59,433 who are waiting to catch a glimpse of the two men... 196 00:10:59,680 --> 00:11:02,912 on whose skill the outcome of this war depends. 197 00:11:06,680 --> 00:11:08,990 - That all right? - (MAN) Fine. 198 00:11:10,360 --> 00:11:13,432 - That good? - What do you want me to say? 199 00:11:13,560 --> 00:11:17,839 It was your usual delicate mixture of enthusiasm and dignified cliché. 200 00:11:17,920 --> 00:11:20,230 I love you, too. What's next? 201 00:11:20,320 --> 00:11:22,073 You mean you've forgotten? 202 00:11:22,160 --> 00:11:24,231 I don't know why we bothered to rehearse. 203 00:11:24,320 --> 00:11:27,916 From the way you've been juggling those remotes, I didn't think you had. 204 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:30,310 If the performer won't move, then the camera must. 205 00:11:30,400 --> 00:11:32,631 I thought it might confuse you if I moved. 206 00:11:32,720 --> 00:11:35,519 You've been thinking? Another first. 207 00:11:36,440 --> 00:11:37,556 What? 208 00:11:38,560 --> 00:11:41,075 What do you mean you've missed them? 209 00:11:41,920 --> 00:11:44,754 Wonderful. Congratulations. 210 00:11:45,480 --> 00:11:48,200 Crowd scenes we can get anywhere, you idiot. 211 00:11:49,760 --> 00:11:50,955 Darvid? 212 00:11:51,040 --> 00:11:53,191 - Yes? - We missed them at the spaceport. 213 00:11:53,280 --> 00:11:55,317 - It happens. - Only to me. 214 00:11:55,880 --> 00:11:57,633 They didn't even wave to the crowd. 215 00:11:57,720 --> 00:12:00,952 Their seconds bundled them straight into two VIP shuttles and off. 216 00:12:01,040 --> 00:12:02,360 We'll get good shots of them... 217 00:12:02,440 --> 00:12:04,591 when they present their credentials to the arbiters. 218 00:12:04,680 --> 00:12:06,831 Oh, remembered finally, have we? 219 00:12:07,480 --> 00:12:10,917 Listen, our heroes should arrive in about 30 minutes. 220 00:12:11,000 --> 00:12:13,231 You want to wander down and place the remotes for me? 221 00:12:13,320 --> 00:12:16,279 Our heroes? I suppose you'd change places with them, would you? 222 00:12:16,360 --> 00:12:19,637 Step through one of those doors without any idea of what's in there. 223 00:12:19,720 --> 00:12:22,474 Without even knowing if your opponent's been let in first... 224 00:12:22,560 --> 00:12:25,280 and is all set up and waiting. You'd fancy that, would you? 225 00:12:25,360 --> 00:12:28,592 Not a lot. But then I'm not a professional killer. 226 00:12:28,880 --> 00:12:31,190 That's not what the critics say. 227 00:12:33,240 --> 00:12:35,880 You want to position those remotes for me, Darvid? 228 00:12:36,240 --> 00:12:39,916 - All right, give me voice control. - You've got it. 229 00:12:42,120 --> 00:12:43,634 Follow me, men. 230 00:12:43,920 --> 00:12:47,118 We have one hero and one dead man to meet... 231 00:12:47,680 --> 00:12:51,276 and as yet, no way to tell which is which. 232 00:13:02,360 --> 00:13:06,036 - How do you feel? - Fine, Max. Fine, for the fourth time. 233 00:13:06,120 --> 00:13:07,474 I'm sorry. 234 00:13:08,040 --> 00:13:10,032 Right now you are our most important man. 235 00:13:10,120 --> 00:13:12,351 I want to be sure there's nothing bothering you. 236 00:13:12,440 --> 00:13:13,840 You're more nervous than I am. 237 00:13:13,920 --> 00:13:15,036 Are you nervous? 238 00:13:15,120 --> 00:13:18,352 These sub-surface shuttles are a bit claustrophobic, aren't they? 239 00:13:18,440 --> 00:13:20,557 I didn't know you suffered from claustrophobia. 240 00:13:20,640 --> 00:13:21,835 I don't, Max. 241 00:13:24,200 --> 00:13:28,717 For a member of the diplomatic corps, I'm not being very diplomatic, am I? 242 00:13:29,400 --> 00:13:32,040 Have you found out any more about their man? 243 00:13:32,120 --> 00:13:35,113 Not really. He doesn't seem to have a history. 244 00:13:36,000 --> 00:13:39,710 He just turned up at about the time the border problem was developing. 245 00:13:39,800 --> 00:13:41,871 He killed Racov in a private challenge... 246 00:13:41,960 --> 00:13:45,476 and was proclaimed First Champion of the Vandor Confederacy. 247 00:13:45,560 --> 00:13:47,119 Any fights since then? 248 00:13:47,240 --> 00:13:51,154 Racov's son tried to take him. Strictly no contest. 249 00:13:51,800 --> 00:13:53,200 What do you think? 250 00:13:54,040 --> 00:13:56,350 It's all been according to the rules. 251 00:13:56,840 --> 00:13:58,911 I don't know, Max. Smells like a setup. 252 00:13:59,000 --> 00:14:01,390 Those two who tried to kill me on the Teal Star... 253 00:14:01,480 --> 00:14:04,598 they knew in advance the precise time that Vandor declared war. 254 00:14:04,680 --> 00:14:08,833 We lodged a protest, but the arbiters ruled there was no technical violation. 255 00:14:08,920 --> 00:14:10,559 Any question about them? 256 00:14:11,480 --> 00:14:13,472 You should know better than to ask that. 257 00:14:13,560 --> 00:14:16,792 I don't have to be diplomatic, Max. Well? 258 00:14:18,800 --> 00:14:21,838 Their arbiter is a High Council member. So is ours. 259 00:14:22,160 --> 00:14:24,277 They're both beyond reproach. 260 00:14:24,360 --> 00:14:25,874 And the neutral? 261 00:14:26,720 --> 00:14:29,918 Nearly there. You'll be able to judge for yourself in a few minutes. 262 00:14:30,000 --> 00:14:32,674 In a few hours a man is going to try and kill me. 263 00:14:32,760 --> 00:14:36,356 Thanks to the skill of the diplomatic corps, I know nothing about him. 264 00:14:36,440 --> 00:14:38,591 - That's most unfair. - Unfair? 265 00:14:38,800 --> 00:14:42,589 I'm not concerned with fairness, or diplomacy, or good manners. 266 00:14:42,840 --> 00:14:46,356 I'm only concerned that my opponent abides by the rules of the Convention... 267 00:14:46,440 --> 00:14:49,080 and my only guarantee of that lies with the arbiters. 268 00:14:49,920 --> 00:14:53,357 Now I want to know everything you know about the neutral arbiter. 269 00:14:55,120 --> 00:14:58,033 Servalan? I don't believe it. 270 00:14:58,120 --> 00:15:01,716 Servalan is supposed to make sure everyone sticks to the rules? 271 00:15:03,880 --> 00:15:08,159 (DARVID) And so the three arbiters await the imminent arrival of the Champions... 272 00:15:08,960 --> 00:15:10,679 who will identify themselves... 273 00:15:11,040 --> 00:15:14,636 and make formal acceptance of the rules of the Convention. 274 00:15:15,440 --> 00:15:16,999 This solemn ceremony.... 275 00:15:17,080 --> 00:15:20,437 All this breathless solemnity is beginning to irritate me. 276 00:15:20,760 --> 00:15:22,797 Give us vision only, Orac. 277 00:15:23,320 --> 00:15:24,549 I was enjoying that. 278 00:15:24,640 --> 00:15:27,200 Servalan's a logical choice for them if you think about it. 279 00:15:27,280 --> 00:15:30,637 After all, she is president of an empire which borders on both systems. 280 00:15:30,880 --> 00:15:32,109 She is indeed. 281 00:15:32,200 --> 00:15:34,795 But she's not exactly an ideal candidate, though. 282 00:15:34,880 --> 00:15:37,839 Her idea of chivalry is never to shoot a blind man in the back. 283 00:15:37,920 --> 00:15:39,639 That's very true, Vila. 284 00:15:39,720 --> 00:15:42,758 Wonderful. And for my next trick, I shall swallow my other foot. 285 00:15:42,840 --> 00:15:44,638 I completely forgot about your father. 286 00:15:44,720 --> 00:15:47,713 - I expect Servalan has, too. - I'm sorry, Dayna. 287 00:15:47,800 --> 00:15:50,599 One of these days it will be my pleasure to remind her. 288 00:15:50,680 --> 00:15:52,160 Yes, but not one of these days. 289 00:15:52,240 --> 00:15:55,153 Our prospective hosts get very sweaty about rules violations. 290 00:15:55,240 --> 00:15:59,393 The rule is, no hostile act towards anyone. We are neutral observers. 291 00:15:59,480 --> 00:16:02,120 Zen, put the battle and strategy computers online. 292 00:16:02,200 --> 00:16:03,759 Direct visual readout to this position. 293 00:16:04,480 --> 00:16:06,153 - Confirmed. - Battle computers? 294 00:16:06,240 --> 00:16:07,879 Just something I want to check. 295 00:16:07,960 --> 00:16:11,431 This looks like one of the Champions. Let's hear it for the man. 296 00:16:17,720 --> 00:16:19,757 Sound, Orac, give us the sound. 297 00:16:19,840 --> 00:16:23,231 ...and defend the United Planets of Teal with my blood. 298 00:16:23,320 --> 00:16:24,720 For we are in the right. 299 00:16:24,800 --> 00:16:25,995 I know him, don't I? 300 00:16:26,080 --> 00:16:28,914 - Will you abide by the Convention? - I will. 301 00:16:30,240 --> 00:16:31,833 You are welcome here. 302 00:16:31,920 --> 00:16:33,673 I'm sure I know him. 303 00:16:34,400 --> 00:16:36,869 I doubt that. He left Earth a long time ago. 304 00:16:36,960 --> 00:16:41,079 - Who is he? - His name is Deeta. He's my brother. 305 00:16:46,560 --> 00:16:48,631 The ancient weapons of combat. 306 00:16:49,200 --> 00:16:51,795 Use your choice with honour. 307 00:16:57,120 --> 00:17:00,909 They've already been checked. Don't you trust us? 308 00:17:01,440 --> 00:17:03,796 I assure you they're exactly the same. 309 00:17:04,680 --> 00:17:07,115 No two guns are ever exactly the same. 310 00:17:09,480 --> 00:17:13,315 - You have a brother, do you not? - I left Earth a long time ago. 311 00:17:13,720 --> 00:17:17,600 He left more recently. Following your example, perhaps. 312 00:17:19,000 --> 00:17:20,354 I hope not. 313 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:23,959 With your permission, Madam, I have preparation to make. 314 00:17:24,040 --> 00:17:25,474 By all means. 315 00:17:38,040 --> 00:17:40,509 You're not good enough to get past me, Tarrant. 316 00:17:41,360 --> 00:17:45,434 You're going to look silly flat on your back with a face full of footprints. 317 00:17:46,120 --> 00:17:49,033 My name is Vinni. I've come to kill you. 318 00:17:50,840 --> 00:17:52,911 You're a dead man, Tarrant. 319 00:17:53,760 --> 00:17:55,672 They're the worst kind. 320 00:18:05,320 --> 00:18:07,118 I've just met their man. 321 00:18:07,760 --> 00:18:09,080 I don't like him. 322 00:18:09,160 --> 00:18:11,152 - Did you expect to? - I don't mean personally. 323 00:18:11,240 --> 00:18:13,755 There's something strange about him, something wrong. 324 00:18:13,840 --> 00:18:17,754 He's a professional killer. That's not exactly the way a normal person would.... 325 00:18:18,440 --> 00:18:21,274 Have you ever thought you might be in the wrong business? 326 00:18:21,360 --> 00:18:23,113 I'm not usually this inept. 327 00:18:23,200 --> 00:18:26,193 - Professional killers make you nervous. - Maybe. 328 00:18:26,280 --> 00:18:28,795 Yes, well, non-professional killers make me nervous. 329 00:18:28,880 --> 00:18:30,678 And Vinni is not a professional. 330 00:18:30,760 --> 00:18:32,592 So what the hell is he, Max? 331 00:18:32,720 --> 00:18:34,473 A dead man, obviously. 332 00:18:34,560 --> 00:18:37,359 Coming up against a top professional like you, I mean. 333 00:18:37,440 --> 00:18:40,239 - He has no chance, right? - Racov was a top professional. 334 00:18:40,320 --> 00:18:43,199 - You're better than Racov. - Yes, well, so is he. 335 00:18:43,280 --> 00:18:45,317 Right, I'm ready to charge up the sensors. 336 00:18:45,400 --> 00:18:47,392 I've a couple of messages for you here. 337 00:18:47,480 --> 00:18:49,995 The viscast people would like to record an interview. 338 00:18:50,080 --> 00:18:52,754 No. They can use archive material for the obituary. 339 00:18:52,840 --> 00:18:55,912 - Do you want me to tell them that? - Just tell them no. 340 00:18:57,440 --> 00:19:00,160 Del Tarrant claims to be your brother. 341 00:19:00,240 --> 00:19:03,950 His ship is due in about 30 minutes. Wants to see you. 342 00:19:04,040 --> 00:19:06,509 No. Afterwards, maybe. Is that it? 343 00:19:07,080 --> 00:19:08,400 That's it. 344 00:19:08,640 --> 00:19:11,439 Right. Time to charge up the sensor net. 345 00:19:14,320 --> 00:19:15,959 Something wrong? 346 00:19:16,680 --> 00:19:19,639 It's the thought of all that stuff they put inside my head... 347 00:19:19,720 --> 00:19:21,393 frightens the hell out of me. 348 00:19:22,240 --> 00:19:23,594 It's quite safe, Deeta. 349 00:19:25,040 --> 00:19:26,440 (HUMMING) 350 00:19:29,760 --> 00:19:31,513 (HUMMING INTENSIFIES) 351 00:19:37,080 --> 00:19:38,799 (SURREAL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 352 00:19:42,120 --> 00:19:44,191 - All right? - Fine. 353 00:19:45,520 --> 00:19:47,989 Right, let's see if it still works. 354 00:19:50,920 --> 00:19:52,070 Ready? 355 00:20:00,560 --> 00:20:02,153 What do you see? 356 00:20:03,400 --> 00:20:04,550 A gun. 357 00:20:04,960 --> 00:20:06,599 How does it feel? 358 00:20:07,480 --> 00:20:10,917 Natural, almost part of me. 359 00:20:13,840 --> 00:20:15,035 And now? 360 00:20:15,760 --> 00:20:18,992 I am pointing the gun at a man sitting in a chair. 361 00:20:20,600 --> 00:20:22,637 Is that really how I look? 362 00:20:24,080 --> 00:20:25,355 And now? 363 00:20:26,200 --> 00:20:27,520 Nothing... 364 00:20:28,280 --> 00:20:29,714 but I feel... 365 00:20:30,480 --> 00:20:33,200 a little anger... 366 00:20:34,200 --> 00:20:37,910 a little sadness, some small fear. 367 00:20:39,680 --> 00:20:41,399 Welcome to my head. 368 00:20:45,760 --> 00:20:47,035 It works. 369 00:20:47,240 --> 00:20:50,039 So you and millions of other tax-paying citizens... 370 00:20:50,120 --> 00:20:52,430 can kill or die almost for real. 371 00:20:53,400 --> 00:20:55,596 Just pick a champion, join the fun. 372 00:20:55,680 --> 00:20:57,911 You resent this part of it, don't you? 373 00:20:58,000 --> 00:21:00,595 You only have to close your eyes to find out. 374 00:21:05,280 --> 00:21:08,193 Maybe you are in the right business after all, Max. 375 00:21:09,040 --> 00:21:12,431 - You going to get some rest now? - Well, I'm certainly going to try. 376 00:21:13,720 --> 00:21:15,951 I'll see you before it starts. 377 00:21:16,080 --> 00:21:18,834 Don't you want to eavesdrop on a dream or two? 378 00:21:18,920 --> 00:21:20,593 No, thanks, Deeta. 379 00:21:20,920 --> 00:21:23,515 Very sensible, Max. 380 00:21:30,920 --> 00:21:32,673 (SLOW INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 381 00:21:37,800 --> 00:21:42,238 Orbit is now established. All systems are functioning normally. 382 00:21:42,320 --> 00:21:44,118 Status is firm. 383 00:21:44,200 --> 00:21:45,714 Thank you, Zen. 384 00:21:47,640 --> 00:21:49,711 And so everything is ready. 385 00:21:50,160 --> 00:21:52,356 The formalities are complete. 386 00:21:52,720 --> 00:21:54,791 The Champions are prepared. 387 00:21:55,520 --> 00:21:58,035 The arbiters have activated the combat computer... 388 00:21:58,120 --> 00:22:01,079 which will control the conditions of battle. 389 00:22:01,560 --> 00:22:04,917 Only the computer knows when it will begin... 390 00:22:05,640 --> 00:22:06,994 and where. 391 00:22:14,240 --> 00:22:16,914 Come on, then. Let's go mingle with the joyous multitude. 392 00:22:17,000 --> 00:22:19,071 - Are you going to see this diplomat? - Why not? 393 00:22:19,160 --> 00:22:21,675 - Do you want us to wait? - No. I'll find you. 394 00:22:21,760 --> 00:22:24,514 - Don't forget Orac. - No need. I'll operate the teleport. 395 00:22:24,600 --> 00:22:26,671 - Aren't you coming with us? - I don't think so. 396 00:22:26,760 --> 00:22:29,036 - But we've come to enjoy ourselves. - I know. 397 00:22:29,120 --> 00:22:31,237 How can you enjoy yourself staying here? 398 00:22:31,320 --> 00:22:34,552 Maybe it's got something to do with the fact that you won't be. 399 00:22:34,640 --> 00:22:36,154 Thank you. 400 00:22:41,480 --> 00:22:42,880 Are you Max? 401 00:22:44,440 --> 00:22:46,875 - You startled me. - I'm Del Tarrant. 402 00:22:47,320 --> 00:22:50,757 - I can see you're Deeta's brother. - How is Deeta? 403 00:22:51,040 --> 00:22:53,157 He's resting at the moment. 404 00:22:55,800 --> 00:22:59,680 - How long is it since you've seen him? - Seven, maybe eight years. 405 00:22:59,880 --> 00:23:01,792 I expect he's changed a bit. 406 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:05,191 I expect we both have. Why doesn't he want to see me? 407 00:23:05,280 --> 00:23:07,556 He does, but afterwards. 408 00:23:08,080 --> 00:23:09,594 There may not be an afterwards. 409 00:23:09,680 --> 00:23:11,319 He stands a very good chance. 410 00:23:11,400 --> 00:23:13,869 He's been our First Champion for nearly four years. 411 00:23:13,960 --> 00:23:16,998 He's fought a lot of challenges. No one's come near to beating him. 412 00:23:17,240 --> 00:23:18,879 Were all his fights like this? 413 00:23:19,800 --> 00:23:22,156 - No, not exactly. - No, thank you. 414 00:23:22,320 --> 00:23:25,950 These combat grounds are only used for officially declared wars... 415 00:23:26,040 --> 00:23:28,191 and we haven't had one of those for 20 years. 416 00:23:28,280 --> 00:23:29,999 So what brought this one on? 417 00:23:30,080 --> 00:23:34,836 Border incursions, retaliation, escalation. Routine enough pattern. 418 00:23:34,920 --> 00:23:37,037 Once every 20 years is routine? 419 00:23:37,120 --> 00:23:40,113 Our border squabbles don't usually lead to war. 420 00:23:40,200 --> 00:23:43,079 Actually, this one did take us a little by surprise. 421 00:23:43,160 --> 00:23:45,470 Our computers missed the trend completely. 422 00:23:46,160 --> 00:23:49,119 What's at stake? What happens to you if Deeta loses? 423 00:23:49,200 --> 00:23:52,511 The Convention will require us to surrender two-thirds of our fleet... 424 00:23:52,600 --> 00:23:54,080 and three of our planets. 425 00:23:54,160 --> 00:23:57,710 - And you're willing to do that? - Of course. So are they. 426 00:23:57,800 --> 00:24:01,191 You see, Del, for us, this is not a game. 427 00:24:01,800 --> 00:24:03,359 We really are at war. 428 00:24:03,800 --> 00:24:06,156 (OMINOUS INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 429 00:24:08,720 --> 00:24:10,473 Are you there, Cally? 430 00:24:12,680 --> 00:24:15,354 - What is it, Vila? - Dayna and I are ready to come up. 431 00:24:15,440 --> 00:24:16,476 So soon? 432 00:24:16,560 --> 00:24:18,517 There's nothing here. Everyone's gone. 433 00:24:18,600 --> 00:24:20,034 Everything's closed. 434 00:24:20,120 --> 00:24:21,349 No joyous multitude? 435 00:24:21,440 --> 00:24:24,160 No joyous anybody. I've seen more life in a prison blanket. 436 00:24:24,240 --> 00:24:26,277 - What about Avon? - Gone to visit a sick friend. 437 00:24:26,360 --> 00:24:27,350 A sick friend? 438 00:24:27,440 --> 00:24:31,195 That's what he said. Let's face it, any friend of Avon's got to be sick, right? 439 00:24:31,280 --> 00:24:34,318 - Are you going to bring us up, Cally? - Have a little patience, Vila. 440 00:24:34,400 --> 00:24:37,234 What for? All that ever gets you is older. 441 00:24:44,000 --> 00:24:46,720 I am not in the habit of waiting for couriers. 442 00:24:48,440 --> 00:24:50,033 Madam President. 443 00:24:51,120 --> 00:24:53,919 I see the Orac computer has broken our latest security code. 444 00:24:54,000 --> 00:24:56,720 A useful gadget, worth every penny you almost paid for it. 445 00:24:56,800 --> 00:24:59,474 Wasteful of you to let me know the code was broken, surely? 446 00:24:59,560 --> 00:25:02,792 You'd see me more readily if you thought I was part of the conspiracy. 447 00:25:02,880 --> 00:25:04,997 Conspiracy? Oh, Avon. 448 00:25:05,360 --> 00:25:08,114 I haven't gone and given myself away again, have I? 449 00:25:08,200 --> 00:25:10,920 I've been doing a little strategic analysis. 450 00:25:11,000 --> 00:25:12,036 Bravo. 451 00:25:12,120 --> 00:25:15,670 Somewhere along the line there is going to be a violation of the Convention. 452 00:25:15,760 --> 00:25:18,275 Really? Well, I'm glad you warned me. 453 00:25:18,400 --> 00:25:21,916 Because as neutral arbiter, such violations are my concern. 454 00:25:22,000 --> 00:25:25,516 The result will be total war between these two systems. 455 00:25:25,600 --> 00:25:28,593 Real war, not children's games like all this. 456 00:25:30,000 --> 00:25:32,959 You will let them fight it out for a little while... 457 00:25:33,040 --> 00:25:36,511 and then your battle fleet will move in to mop up the remnants. 458 00:25:36,600 --> 00:25:40,310 For their own good. To prevent further bloodshed and destruction. 459 00:25:40,400 --> 00:25:43,234 The civilian populations may even welcome you. 460 00:25:43,320 --> 00:25:46,313 What form will this major violation take? 461 00:25:46,400 --> 00:25:49,313 Do they know that your battle fleet is massed on their borders? 462 00:25:49,400 --> 00:25:52,518 Routine manoeuvres. And a small demonstration of concern... 463 00:25:52,600 --> 00:25:55,991 for my personal safety, which both sides understand and accept. 464 00:25:57,840 --> 00:25:59,513 - Thank you. - For what? 465 00:25:59,600 --> 00:26:03,150 - Answering my question. - I have nothing to hide. 466 00:26:03,840 --> 00:26:05,638 - Is that why you answered? - Naturally. 467 00:26:05,720 --> 00:26:07,677 No, not naturally, Madam President. 468 00:26:07,760 --> 00:26:10,594 You do not naturally answer a question from an enemy... 469 00:26:10,680 --> 00:26:13,149 who has no natural right to ask it. 470 00:26:13,240 --> 00:26:15,835 But I don't think of you as an enemy, Avon. 471 00:26:16,600 --> 00:26:19,877 I think of you as a future friend. 472 00:26:23,600 --> 00:26:27,310 Your plan had better be fireproof, Servalan... 473 00:26:27,400 --> 00:26:29,710 or I'll see you burn with it. 474 00:26:35,440 --> 00:26:37,113 - Cally? - Yes, Avon? 475 00:26:37,680 --> 00:26:40,195 - I'm ready to come up now. - Stand by. 476 00:26:44,080 --> 00:26:47,869 Threatening an arbiter is a violation of the Convention, you know. 477 00:26:47,960 --> 00:26:49,360 So report me. 478 00:26:50,640 --> 00:26:52,711 I'll overlook it this time. 479 00:26:56,040 --> 00:26:57,440 After all... 480 00:26:58,600 --> 00:27:01,479 it's not a major violation. 481 00:27:36,520 --> 00:27:38,910 - How was your friend? - Sick as ever. 482 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:41,959 Orac, I want you to tap into the records computer down there... 483 00:27:42,040 --> 00:27:45,192 and get me all the rules relating to the Teal-Vandor Convention. 484 00:27:45,280 --> 00:27:48,512 It will take a few moments to identify the appropriate data store. 485 00:27:48,600 --> 00:27:51,877 Then I want you to assimilate them and programme one of your systems... 486 00:27:51,960 --> 00:27:54,634 as an analogue of a hostile arbiter. 487 00:27:54,720 --> 00:27:58,475 - In what way hostile? - One who is expecting a violation. 488 00:27:58,560 --> 00:28:01,155 Do you wish me to continue relaying the viscast? 489 00:28:01,240 --> 00:28:04,836 Yes, we do. It's not exactly thrilling, but it's all there is. 490 00:28:04,920 --> 00:28:07,879 And you came a long way to be thrilled, didn't you, Vila? 491 00:28:07,960 --> 00:28:12,034 Damn right, I did. And I'm going to be thrilled one way or another. 492 00:28:13,120 --> 00:28:14,873 Have a drink, Dayna. 493 00:28:15,080 --> 00:28:17,595 Do you know your most attractive quality, Vila? 494 00:28:17,680 --> 00:28:20,479 - No. What? - Your subtlety. 495 00:28:22,480 --> 00:28:25,552 - Right, I'll get back to my ship. - It'll start very soon now. 496 00:28:25,640 --> 00:28:27,711 When it's over, let me know. I'll come back. 497 00:28:27,800 --> 00:28:30,315 - Aren't you going to share it? - I'm sorry? 498 00:28:30,400 --> 00:28:33,393 The sensor net. You don't know about it? 499 00:28:36,080 --> 00:28:39,357 Both men have had micro sensors implanted in the brain. 500 00:28:39,440 --> 00:28:42,000 These are connected to a conductive mesh... 501 00:28:42,080 --> 00:28:44,834 which is actually etched into the bone of the skull. 502 00:28:44,920 --> 00:28:48,516 When this mesh gets charged up it becomes a sort of transmitter. 503 00:28:48,600 --> 00:28:50,717 Transmitting signals from the micro sensors? 504 00:28:50,800 --> 00:28:54,555 Right. The signals are boosted through the combat computer... 505 00:28:54,640 --> 00:28:57,075 and are picked up by these receivers. 506 00:28:57,160 --> 00:28:58,799 You put it on your forehead. 507 00:28:58,880 --> 00:29:00,951 It's activated through the optic nerves. 508 00:29:01,040 --> 00:29:04,238 Close your eyes and it feeds the signals directly into the brain... 509 00:29:04,320 --> 00:29:05,993 open them and it cuts out. 510 00:29:06,080 --> 00:29:07,400 How effective is it? 511 00:29:07,480 --> 00:29:10,154 With that, you can see what Deeta sees... 512 00:29:10,240 --> 00:29:14,029 and feel a lot of what he feels, physically and emotionally. 513 00:29:14,760 --> 00:29:17,992 These are a slightly different frequency. 514 00:29:18,240 --> 00:29:19,913 Keyed to the other man? 515 00:29:20,000 --> 00:29:22,071 You choose which one you want to go with. 516 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:24,153 How many people use these? 517 00:29:24,240 --> 00:29:29,315 Almost everyone in the two systems. It's a release that we all share. 518 00:29:29,800 --> 00:29:31,200 A catharsis. 519 00:29:31,880 --> 00:29:35,078 We all fight the war, but only one man actually dies. 520 00:29:36,280 --> 00:29:38,636 - My brother. - Or his opponent. 521 00:29:40,160 --> 00:29:42,197 So that's the ultimate excitement. 522 00:29:42,280 --> 00:29:45,159 Murder without guilt, death without loss. 523 00:29:46,280 --> 00:29:48,237 War without destruction. 524 00:29:51,480 --> 00:29:54,791 - I must go. - Wish Deeta luck for me. 525 00:29:55,560 --> 00:29:56,755 Yes. 526 00:30:01,600 --> 00:30:03,478 I'm ready to come up, Cally. 527 00:30:16,320 --> 00:30:19,631 - I was afraid I'd miss you. - It's all right. There's plenty of time. 528 00:30:19,720 --> 00:30:21,632 - How do you feel? - Fine. 529 00:30:22,560 --> 00:30:26,713 For the hundredth time, I'm sorry. I haven't been much help, have I? 530 00:30:27,040 --> 00:30:31,319 The Death-Watch is never easy, Max. You did well. I'm grateful to you. 531 00:30:33,720 --> 00:30:35,359 We wish you luck. 532 00:30:36,040 --> 00:30:38,794 - The people of Teal? - Your brother and I. 533 00:30:41,120 --> 00:30:44,955 Have the drinks set up, Max. We'll celebrate. The three of us. 534 00:30:47,920 --> 00:30:50,196 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 535 00:32:09,760 --> 00:32:12,992 I don't want to do this, Avon. I'll be fighting Tarrant's brother. 536 00:32:13,080 --> 00:32:15,754 You will be judging the man who is fighting him. 537 00:32:15,840 --> 00:32:18,355 But you can't be objective with something like this. 538 00:32:18,440 --> 00:32:21,592 You don't have to be. It's your instinct as a fighter that we need. 539 00:32:21,680 --> 00:32:24,878 And Tarrant will be an instinctive judge of his brother's actions. 540 00:32:24,960 --> 00:32:27,077 You're a natural fighter, Dayna. 541 00:32:27,440 --> 00:32:30,592 You will be an instinctive judge of the other man. 542 00:32:30,680 --> 00:32:33,798 Even if one of them breaks the rules, what can we do about it? 543 00:32:33,880 --> 00:32:36,156 That is what Orac is going to tell us. 544 00:32:39,000 --> 00:32:41,117 (SUSPENSEFUL INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC CONTINUES) 545 00:33:11,600 --> 00:33:13,353 (TENSE INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC) 546 00:33:33,240 --> 00:33:34,469 Tarrant! 547 00:33:37,640 --> 00:33:39,916 You get one free shot, Tarrant! 548 00:36:14,440 --> 00:36:15,635 Tarrant! 549 00:36:17,320 --> 00:36:18,310 Tarrant! 550 00:36:20,440 --> 00:36:22,716 We're wasting time, Tarrant! 551 00:36:23,160 --> 00:36:26,597 We could die of old age chasing each other around here! 552 00:36:27,840 --> 00:36:31,117 What do you suggest we do? Draw straws? 553 00:36:31,840 --> 00:36:33,672 We draw guns, Tarrant! 554 00:36:34,280 --> 00:36:36,556 Isn't that what you're best at? 555 00:36:37,960 --> 00:36:41,749 Only I'm better, and I'm going to prove it. 556 00:36:43,440 --> 00:36:46,353 Holster your gun. I'll meet you out in the open, face to face. 557 00:36:46,440 --> 00:36:47,920 Fast man wins! 558 00:36:49,480 --> 00:36:51,119 What do you say? 559 00:36:51,320 --> 00:36:52,834 (WIND HOWLING) 560 00:36:53,400 --> 00:36:55,710 Have you got the stomach for it? 561 00:36:58,000 --> 00:36:59,992 What do you say, Tarrant? 562 00:37:07,440 --> 00:37:08,760 All right. 563 00:37:09,920 --> 00:37:13,357 Let's see if you're as fast with your gun as you are with your mouth. 564 00:37:42,960 --> 00:37:44,314 After you, Tarrant. 565 00:38:12,960 --> 00:38:14,030 No. 566 00:38:55,720 --> 00:38:57,154 Stupid of me. 567 00:38:58,000 --> 00:39:01,391 He's fast. He's really fast, Del. 568 00:39:02,760 --> 00:39:04,274 Del, I'm sorry. 569 00:39:04,680 --> 00:39:08,117 I'm afraid the eavesdroppers have to listen after all. 570 00:39:08,880 --> 00:39:12,191 Didn't want a million people in my head when we met. 571 00:39:12,760 --> 00:39:14,274 Damn, it hurts. 572 00:39:15,800 --> 00:39:17,996 I never should have left you. 573 00:39:18,800 --> 00:39:20,632 I missed you, little brother. 574 00:39:23,200 --> 00:39:24,680 (DEETA PANTING) 575 00:39:30,880 --> 00:39:33,111 Tarrant! Tarrant! 576 00:39:33,720 --> 00:39:35,757 Tarrant! Tarrant! 577 00:39:36,760 --> 00:39:38,114 (TARRANT GASPING) 578 00:39:38,360 --> 00:39:40,079 I'm sorry, Tarrant. 579 00:39:41,760 --> 00:39:44,514 He should have killed him when he had the chance. 580 00:39:46,720 --> 00:39:48,996 Deeta never was very practical. 581 00:39:50,720 --> 00:39:52,677 I told you I was faster. 582 00:40:04,600 --> 00:40:08,389 Deeta Tarrant is dead! 583 00:40:18,520 --> 00:40:20,637 I claim victory... 584 00:40:20,920 --> 00:40:24,516 for the Vandor Confederacy of planets! 585 00:40:30,720 --> 00:40:33,519 Well, gentlemen, before we confirm this victory... 586 00:40:33,600 --> 00:40:37,674 there are some checks I should like carried out. Formalities only. 587 00:40:37,760 --> 00:40:42,835 But I fear scrupulous fairness is one of my small personal obsessions. 588 00:40:43,080 --> 00:40:44,833 I'm sure you'll bear with me. 589 00:40:45,680 --> 00:40:48,991 Did they behave as you expected? Come on, we haven't got much time. 590 00:40:49,080 --> 00:40:53,233 Deeta didn't break any rules. In fact, he kept an extra one of his own. 591 00:40:53,320 --> 00:40:56,040 - A costly one. - You felt nothing abnormal? 592 00:40:56,120 --> 00:40:59,636 - Nothing. - I felt something. At least, I think I did. 593 00:40:59,720 --> 00:41:00,790 Yes? 594 00:41:01,200 --> 00:41:04,876 It's difficult to pin down. It's as though we were waiting. 595 00:41:04,960 --> 00:41:08,840 Not from where I was standing. I couldn't understand how I missed him. 596 00:41:08,920 --> 00:41:11,230 And I couldn't believe how fast he pulled that gun. 597 00:41:12,080 --> 00:41:14,436 And yet watching them on the screen... 598 00:41:14,520 --> 00:41:17,399 I felt it was Deeta who had the real talent... 599 00:41:17,480 --> 00:41:19,039 the real instinct for it. 600 00:41:19,840 --> 00:41:23,151 That's it. There was no instinct. 601 00:41:23,240 --> 00:41:24,879 No anticipation. 602 00:41:25,200 --> 00:41:29,558 I.... He waited for things to happen and then reacted to them. 603 00:41:29,640 --> 00:41:33,111 But when he did react, it was so fast it was exhilarating. 604 00:41:33,200 --> 00:41:35,510 I began to feel the other man couldn't shoot me... 605 00:41:35,600 --> 00:41:38,115 because I could move before any shot could reach me. 606 00:41:38,240 --> 00:41:39,515 Well, Orac? 607 00:41:39,600 --> 00:41:42,991 It is my conclusion that the one called Vinni is not human... 608 00:41:43,200 --> 00:41:46,318 but is in fact a highly sophisticated android... 609 00:41:46,400 --> 00:41:48,995 exquisitely programmed as a gunfighter. 610 00:41:50,200 --> 00:41:52,192 Deeta was fighting a machine? 611 00:41:52,760 --> 00:41:56,310 And when that is revealed, all hell breaks loose. 612 00:41:56,400 --> 00:41:57,914 How will they find out? 613 00:41:58,080 --> 00:42:01,437 There is a little-used regulation which allows any of the arbiters... 614 00:42:01,520 --> 00:42:04,240 to call for a medical examination of the winning combatant. 615 00:42:04,400 --> 00:42:05,629 Won't it resist? 616 00:42:05,800 --> 00:42:08,599 The Vinni android will regard itself as human. 617 00:42:08,680 --> 00:42:11,149 It will have no reason to resist such an examination. 618 00:42:11,360 --> 00:42:14,990 Orac, how can we destroy the android without violating the Convention? 619 00:42:15,080 --> 00:42:18,152 By challenge, under the rules of blood feud. 620 00:42:18,240 --> 00:42:22,120 Since Vinni has killed his brother, Tarrant has the right of combat. 621 00:42:22,760 --> 00:42:25,275 - That sounds promising. - You wouldn't stand a chance. 622 00:42:25,360 --> 00:42:27,920 - I'll risk that. - He could use the new gun. Dayna? 623 00:42:28,000 --> 00:42:29,593 - It's ready. - Vila can get it. 624 00:42:29,680 --> 00:42:31,273 It's in the test room, Vila. 625 00:42:31,360 --> 00:42:33,670 What did your last slave die of? 626 00:42:35,120 --> 00:42:37,760 Dayna, I want you to stop Servalan. 627 00:42:37,840 --> 00:42:39,035 My pleasure. 628 00:42:39,200 --> 00:42:41,795 Do everything to prevent that medical examination... 629 00:42:41,880 --> 00:42:45,271 and delay things until we get there, but do not kill Servalan. 630 00:42:46,120 --> 00:42:48,954 Cally, will you operate the teleport? 631 00:42:49,040 --> 00:42:50,235 I mean this, Dayna. 632 00:42:50,320 --> 00:42:53,757 You kill Servalan now, you blow everything wide open, including us. 633 00:43:00,360 --> 00:43:01,430 Tarrant. 634 00:43:02,760 --> 00:43:06,720 I presume you have no tedious scruples about cheating and lying? 635 00:43:07,680 --> 00:43:09,000 None at all. 636 00:43:09,240 --> 00:43:10,390 Oh, good. 637 00:43:17,320 --> 00:43:19,755 Still. Silent, all of you. 638 00:43:21,000 --> 00:43:22,719 Or I'll kill her now. 639 00:43:22,800 --> 00:43:24,154 She's dead, Vinni. 640 00:43:24,240 --> 00:43:26,596 Not even you could reach your gun in time. 641 00:43:26,680 --> 00:43:29,240 - Do as she says. - That's right, Servalan. 642 00:43:29,840 --> 00:43:32,514 Now, I want you to close your eyes. 643 00:43:33,280 --> 00:43:36,432 - Close my eyes? - We're going to play a little game. 644 00:43:36,840 --> 00:43:38,433 Close your eyes. 645 00:43:39,320 --> 00:43:43,519 I want you to imagine how my father felt... 646 00:43:44,800 --> 00:43:47,269 just before you killed him. 647 00:43:48,000 --> 00:43:51,437 I understand your feelings, believe me, I do. But Deeta was a professional. 648 00:43:51,520 --> 00:43:54,194 - He knew the risks... - The challenge has already been made. 649 00:43:54,280 --> 00:43:55,270 He might not accept it. 650 00:43:55,360 --> 00:43:58,319 He has to accept it, you know that. Will you act for me or not? 651 00:43:58,400 --> 00:44:00,471 - There's still time to withdraw... - Yes or no? 652 00:44:00,560 --> 00:44:03,200 Vinni's the best I've seen. You don't stand a chance... 653 00:44:03,280 --> 00:44:04,680 Yes or no? 654 00:44:08,720 --> 00:44:10,040 Very well. 655 00:44:10,480 --> 00:44:11,994 I'll negotiate the arrangements. 656 00:44:12,080 --> 00:44:15,152 And the combat computer, I want it to choose the battle chamber... 657 00:44:15,240 --> 00:44:16,356 and run the contest. 658 00:44:16,440 --> 00:44:19,194 I see no reason why they shouldn't agree to that. 659 00:44:19,880 --> 00:44:21,314 You're a fool, Del. 660 00:44:22,240 --> 00:44:23,674 It's a family trait, Max. 661 00:44:24,000 --> 00:44:25,912 And they accepted what Dayna did? 662 00:44:26,000 --> 00:44:29,038 They ruled it as a minor technical violation... 663 00:44:29,120 --> 00:44:31,715 banned her from the planet, just as I expected. 664 00:44:31,800 --> 00:44:34,520 Are you going to tell us why, or gloat quietly to yourself? 665 00:44:34,600 --> 00:44:37,354 There is a blood feud between Dayna and Servalan. 666 00:44:37,440 --> 00:44:42,117 But Dayna did not declare a challenge and she did not kill Servalan, either. 667 00:44:42,200 --> 00:44:44,954 A purely temporary oversight on my part. 668 00:44:45,040 --> 00:44:46,030 (BEEPING) 669 00:44:47,080 --> 00:44:50,198 - Any time now. - Are you sure you can reach him, Cally? 670 00:44:50,280 --> 00:44:53,671 No, I'm not sure. It's a long way. I warned you of that. 671 00:44:53,760 --> 00:44:56,320 But I know Tarrant well now and I know where he is. 672 00:44:56,400 --> 00:44:58,073 Why not have a trial run? 673 00:44:58,160 --> 00:45:01,198 There's no point. Either it works at the time or it doesn't. 674 00:45:01,440 --> 00:45:03,318 And if it doesn't, he's dead. 675 00:45:04,720 --> 00:45:06,074 You think I don't know that? 676 00:45:09,840 --> 00:45:11,911 They agreed on the conditions. We're on. 677 00:45:12,000 --> 00:45:14,151 Get on with it, Orac. Tap in to that computer. 678 00:45:14,240 --> 00:45:16,232 I want to know which chamber it chooses. 679 00:45:18,400 --> 00:45:21,677 - Well, which is it? - I am checking. Kindly wait. 680 00:45:22,280 --> 00:45:24,033 We are short of time, Orac. 681 00:45:24,720 --> 00:45:27,394 I'll say we are. It's not hanging about this time. 682 00:45:33,760 --> 00:45:37,231 I won't wish you good luck. That's what I wished your brother. 683 00:45:37,320 --> 00:45:38,993 Thanks for your help, Max. 684 00:45:42,040 --> 00:45:44,396 There's nothing for you to prove, Del. 685 00:45:44,480 --> 00:45:47,279 You just kill that man, any way you can. 686 00:45:48,560 --> 00:45:51,200 Oh, don't worry. I wasn't planning to be a hero. 687 00:45:54,400 --> 00:45:56,790 Come on, Orac. Come on. 688 00:46:07,520 --> 00:46:10,638 - I have the information you required. - Cally. 689 00:46:17,440 --> 00:46:18,430 Tarrant. 690 00:46:19,160 --> 00:46:22,551 Tarrant, listen to me. Concentrate. 691 00:46:25,560 --> 00:46:29,679 The chamber contains the observation gallery of a deep space liner. 692 00:46:30,440 --> 00:46:34,480 Your door will open first, but only by 60 seconds. 693 00:46:35,080 --> 00:46:38,517 In that time you must reach the centre of the gallery. 694 00:47:31,320 --> 00:47:33,755 Kill him, Del. Kill him now! 695 00:47:33,840 --> 00:47:36,799 - What's he waiting for? - He can't shoot it in the back! 696 00:47:36,880 --> 00:47:38,599 It's a machine, pull the trigger. 697 00:47:38,800 --> 00:47:39,870 Vinni! 698 00:47:56,880 --> 00:47:59,475 As ever, Dayna, gaudy, but effective. 699 00:48:02,800 --> 00:48:06,077 Having vaporised the evidence, there is no proof now, of course. 700 00:48:06,640 --> 00:48:08,597 How could they have done it? 701 00:48:08,680 --> 00:48:11,479 It's a betrayal of everything, every civilised.... 702 00:48:12,720 --> 00:48:14,393 How could they have done such a thing? 703 00:48:14,480 --> 00:48:18,520 If it's any consolation, I don't think they did. Servalan is undoubtedly behind it. 704 00:48:18,600 --> 00:48:20,273 She'll have had some help, of course... 705 00:48:20,360 --> 00:48:23,194 but not from the High Council of Vandor, or not deliberately. 706 00:48:23,280 --> 00:48:25,078 There's an arms manufacturing cartel... 707 00:48:25,160 --> 00:48:28,073 that looks highly promising as a candidate for co-conspirator. 708 00:48:28,280 --> 00:48:31,990 Yes, particularly since one of its directors is a member of the High Council. 709 00:48:32,080 --> 00:48:36,154 But there is nothing we can do, short of outright war. 710 00:48:36,240 --> 00:48:39,039 Well, as a matter of fact, our legal advisor... 711 00:48:39,800 --> 00:48:40,790 Orac... 712 00:48:40,880 --> 00:48:43,714 suggests that as Servalan called for a medical examination... 713 00:48:43,800 --> 00:48:46,713 that never, in fact, took place, the result of the contest... 714 00:48:46,800 --> 00:48:49,269 between Vinni and Deeta is technically void. 715 00:48:49,600 --> 00:48:53,514 If you lodge an objection, that contest will have to be fought again. 716 00:48:54,640 --> 00:48:55,960 Of course. 717 00:48:56,600 --> 00:48:58,159 I'll get on to it right away. 718 00:48:58,240 --> 00:49:00,914 Orac has two other suggestions to make. 719 00:49:01,480 --> 00:49:05,633 First, you use your veto to get a change of neutral arbiter. 720 00:49:06,000 --> 00:49:08,390 Second, you make it clear from the outset... 721 00:49:08,480 --> 00:49:14,112 that Teal requires a medical examination of both contestants before the fight. 722 00:49:15,440 --> 00:49:18,319 Right. I'll do that. 723 00:49:21,520 --> 00:49:23,193 I'll be back in a minute. 724 00:49:29,200 --> 00:49:31,271 I think we should leave now. 725 00:49:31,360 --> 00:49:34,797 - Max just said he'd be back... - Orac had another legal point. 726 00:49:34,880 --> 00:49:37,349 According to the rules of the Teal-Vandor Convention... 727 00:49:37,440 --> 00:49:40,638 you are now the new First Champion of Teal. 728 00:49:42,520 --> 00:49:44,239 I think we should leave now. 729 00:49:45,000 --> 00:49:46,719 (BOTH) Bring us up, Cally. 730 00:49:50,640 --> 00:49:52,199 (THEME MUSIC)