All language subtitles for S01E24 - The Last Enemy

Two planets...

We'll be in range to survey
the left-hand planet in 24 hours.

Too distant for visual analysis
but the spectrograph looks promising.

Two planets.

Be nice to have a choice.

'Dione, the council has decided,
unanimously.

'We strike.

'We strike first before
the travelling moon gets any closer.'

Excellent.

We've waited a long time for this.

Here we are, John.
The data on the left-hand planet.

It's inhabited.

Paul, begin contact procedure.

'The moon is approaching
strike position.'

Perfect, I want Satazius programmed
for immediate launch.

'Your crew is aboard
and waiting, Dione.

'This may be our last chance.

'You must not fail.'

- Dione.
- Dione.

We've picked up a signal
from the travelling moon, Dione.

Ignore it.

Touchdown and assault
will be as planned.

Stand by for launching.

Launch.

Satazius on course for the moon.

- Check.
- Check.

Those two planets
revolve round the sun,

always on opposing sides.

And the remarkable thing

is that neither planet
is visible to the other.

Commander,
powered object approaching.

It's a ship. Battleship size!
A colossus.

Activate defence screens. Put all
Eagles on launch pads. Red alert!

Defence systems activated, Commander.

Good.

Dione, they've activated
their defence systems.

Analyse them and keep monitoring.

Any response from that ship yet?

No response at all.

I've tried all frequencies.
Still no contact.

Alan, I want every Eagle airborne
as soon as possible.

The last ones are going now, sir.
I'm just on my way.

Keep spread out,
but approach it together.

Every Eagle to fire simultaneously.

- Against that it's our only hope.
- Yes, sir.

This isn't quite your style,
shoot first, ask questions later.

We've been asking, they don't answer.
Look at the size of it.

It's got enough firepower
to blast us out of existence.

Their purpose
has got to be aggressive.

If it's not now, it soon will be.

Are you suggesting
we wait to find out?

No, Victor, I can't risk it.

Eagle 5 ready for liftoff.

Eagle 5, hold.

'Eagle 2 ready for liftoff.'

Eagle 2, hold.

Eagle 1 ready for liftoff.

Hold, Eagle 1.

Alan, all Eagles ready for liftoff.

'Thanks, Paul.'

0n alert, move into attack positions.

Neutralise all Eagles.

Eagle 1 to all Eagles, after liftoff
centre on me above beacon four.

Eagle 1 to Base, I have no liftoff.

What's going on?

- They can't get liftoff.
- Try automatic.

Base to Eagle 1, stand by
for controlled liftoff.

No go.

All systems check.
All the dual systems check.

'All the safety cut-outs
are functioning correctly.'

Trying again, Alan.

'Eagle 2 to Base, I have no liftoff.'

Eagle 2, stand by
for controlled liftoff.

'Eagle 5 to Base,
I have no liftoff.'

Base to all Eagles, stand by
for controlled liftoff.

No go, we can't get them off.

It's impossible. All the Eagles?

What the hell is going on?

Attack force Eagles
now out of action.

- Computer breakdown on that ship.
- Coming through, Commander.

Gyro-magnetic ratio has an anomalous
factor two applied to electron spin.

The Landay g-factor expresses...
That's not what I want.

Gyro-magnetic ratio has...
Computer's going haywire.

Eagle 1 to Base,
I've still no liftoff!

Alan, we're getting
some interference.

It's affecting Computer. Some kind
of ultrasonic magnetic distortion.

Coming into range
of moon defensive screens.

Deactivate.

Commander, our defensive screens
have been deactivated.

Fluctuating power loss.
Communication systems also down.

Eagle 1 to Base, I do not read you.
I do not read you. Come in, Base!

'Eagle 1 to Base, you must...'

- Paul, can you raise Alan?
- It's out of my control.

I need emergency power
in the Medical unit.

- Paul, switch to emergency power.
- Yes, sir.

It seems to be slowing down.

- Do you think they're going to land?
- Could be.

Paul, are the communications
functioning yet?

No, sir.

- Kano, how's the computer?
- Malfunctioning, sir.

- Sandra, any change on the screens?
- Negative, Commander.

Holy cow...

Activate scanners.

No sign of enemy activity.

Activate missile launcher.

Lock on target.

Everyone down!

Weapons ranged and ready to fire.

Stand by.

It wasn't aimed at us.

They were firing over us.

It's bombarding
the right-hand planet.

No response
from the Deltan planet yet.

They will.

And the moment they do,
pinpoint their firing positions.

That ship comes from
the planet on the left,

lands on the moon and attacks the
second planet, the one on the right.

Mm. Those two planets are on
opposite sides of their sun.

They can't see each other
or fire at each other directly

because any missile
would be drawn into the sun.

So our arrival has provided them with
a ready-made gun platform, right?

Yeah. What the hell
have we got ourselves into?

Dione, missiles from Delta.

Track them.

Commander! Missile attack!

- Planet on the right!
- Trajectory?

Delta missiles on random trajectory.

The Deltans have not
located our position.

Perfect.

Stand by to fire.

Paul, all non-essential personnel
to deep shelters.

All non-essential personnel
to the deep shelters.

All Eagles to bunkers.

And you three get down!

Missiles, range 492.

Deltan missile
zeroing in at range 264.

Paul, check for damage.

'Eagle 1 to Base,
do you read me?'

Base to Eagle 1, we read you.
Come in, Eagle 1.

'Are you all right?'

All 0K.
The shooting match is over, eh?

Seems to be, for the moment.

See if he has liftoff.

- Eagle 1, prepare for liftoff.
- Copy.

Alan, go and take
a look at that ship.

'Check for damage.
Don't get too close.

- 'Any trouble, pull out.'
- Copy.

I'm circling the spaceship now.

Looks pretty knocked out to me.

No signs of life.

Paul! Get him out, quick!

Eagle 1, pull out, Alan!

- 'Pull out!'
- Copy.

Paul, Sandra, try and make contact.
Maybe we can get through now.

Kano, test that capsule
for any radiation.

Yes, sir.

It's coming towards us.

Yeah, I don't like it.

Probably some sort of escape craft.

Are we gonna let them in?

How else can we find out
what's going on?

Could be dangerous.

Yeah...

They didn't fire their big guns at us
when they had the chance.

- Sandra, Paul, any contact?
- None, Commander.

- Kano?
- No radiation hazard. All clear.

0K, open the airlock
to Launch Pad 10.

Keep Eagle 1 up there until
that capsule's inside the airlock.

Also, I want three security guards
on standby. Helena, Victor, let's go.

Security, three personnel
to Launch Pad 10.

Stand ready.

You ask sanctuary of us?

Not ask, Commander. Demand.

Demand?!

It's your aggressive actions
which have put this base in danger.

No, you've no rights here.

Then I have nothing to say.

All right.

We'll escort you back to your
escape craft. Take her away.

Wait!

Think, Commander!

I have already demonstrated
the power of my ship.

We have many ships.

We could overwhelm you
if you gave us cause.

Maybe.

But you won't be around to see it.
Take her away.

Listen to me!

If you send me off this base

you will destroy any chance
of survival for your people.

We want no part of this war.

It's too late, Commander.

We used your moon to attack Delta.

They will come here seeking revenge.

If you want to live...

all of you...

you need my help.

You give me no choice.

I'm glad you agree, Commander.

Who are you?

My name is Dione, I'm the commander
of the gunship Satazius.

My ship is now inoperable
and I am the only survivor.

Thank you for taking me in.

I could only have lived
for a short while.

We did not intend to involve you.

But you did, and now we're
in the middle of your war.

We were concerned only with
using this travelling moon.

We calculated your approach and
planned a strike against our enemies.

We hoped it would be
quick and decisive

but somehow
they anticipated our plans.

They were ready for our attack.

Enemies usually are.

You would understand the problems of
fighting from either side of our sun.

We had no direct line to our targets.

We had to have a base in space
to bring massive firepower to bear.

Many years ago we tried to use
a passing asteroid.

It was too small for our purposes.

Many years ago?
How long have you been at war?

We have always been at war.

What is it, Alan?

I could have sworn that ship
was completely knocked out.

Well, isn't it?

That escape craft
managed to get out 0K.

I don't know.

So there was one survivor,
what's so bad about that?

I don't know.

'Commander.

- 'Spaceship approaching.'
- 'Launch Eagles, sir?'

Your Eagle will be no match for them!

The Deltan gunships have
the same capability as ours.

You must not get involved.

Involved? We are involved.

Are you suggesting we do nothing?

I must take defensive positions.

You must remain neutral.

I would love to,

but my idea of neutrality
is not being a sitting duck.

Your weapons are useless
against that ship.

You must do as I say.

- Paul?
- 'Commander?'

- Keep all Eagles on standby.
- 'Yes, sir.'

Commander?

If you will allow me
a communications link

I will call up reinforcements
to protect Alpha.

What do you care about Alpha?

You send reinforcements,
they send reinforcements.

And where the hell are we?
In the middle.

No, thank you, lady.
It's not our war.

Everyone down!

Your turn next.

0f course.

0ur people will destroy
the enemy gunship.

And then send reinforcements
to continue?

Missiles from Betha!

They don't have to miss by much
to hit Alpha.

- All right?
- Yes.

How many are you on Alpha?

- About 300.
- Can your Eagles hold them all?

Just about.

What are you getting at?

What is...happening to you
was never our intention.

So you told me.

I understand your anger.
It's natural you should blame me.

I, er... I would like...to help you.

How?

Get aboard the Eagles, if Alpha
is hit they can fly to my planet.

We'd welcome...all of you.

You agree?

Missile launch from planet Betha.

They've destroyed the Deltan gunship.

Direct hit.

We're back to square one.

Dione's gunship is knocked out
and the enemy gunship is destroyed.

Yes, end of round one.

Now what are we going to do,
sit and wait for round two?

No, I think we can be effective,
finally.

How?

By calling it a draw
and negotiating a cease-fire.

A cease-fire?

You said you wanted to help.
A cease-fire would help us.

And frankly, it would help you too.

We don't usually
consider such a thing.

But our plan for a quick victory
relied on the element of surprise.

We no longer have that advantage.

0ur plan has failed.

I'd have to consult
my Supreme Command.

I can arrange a link to put you
in touch with both planets.

Good.

Kano, programme our communications
system to link with both planets.

Dione will give you the specifics.

John, even if this doesn't work
it'll be valuable to gain some time.

Every hour Alpha's moving further
away, soon we'll be no use to them.

- How long?
- About four hours.

Let's keep them talking.

'This is Talos,

'Supreme Commander of the
armed forces of the planet Delta.'

I am John Koenig,
Commander of Moonbase Alpha.

'What do you have to communicate?'

I'm responsible for the people here.

Through no fault of ours
we have become involved in your war.

If the fighting continues
our lives are in jeopardy.

I ask for a cease-fire.

'I appreciate your predicament.

'We did not start this war.

'We were attacked without warning.

'The enemy gunship on your moon
had to be destroyed.'

Your gunship came here
and was itself destroyed.

Heavy losses must have been caused.

You have had your revenge.

I ask for a cease-fire.

'I will place your request
before the Praesidium.'

At least we're talking.

Dione, contact your commander.

'I am Theia,
Chief Commissioner of Bethan Defence.

'We are fighting a war.
Please be brief.'

Commissioner Theia,
I am John Koenig...

'I know who you are. I've been
listening to your discussions

'with Commander Talos.'

Then you are aware
I'm asking for a cease-fire?

'We have been accused of starting
this war. We did not.

'It was started long before
we struck the first blow.

'They were unreasonable.
They have always been unreasonable.

'But we are reasonable people.

'You have asked for a cease-fire.
We agree to a cease-fire.

'If Talos also agrees,
then we can discuss the terms.'

'Commander Koenig,
we would agree to a cease-fire

'if it could be properly supervised.'

We can police the cease-fire.

Because of our position here
we can see both planets.

We will give a warning if a ship
is launched from either planet.

- Is that acceptable?
- 'Not quite.

'The Bethans started the war,

'albeit they called it
a pre-emptive strike.

'We want to launch a second gunship

'but we will hold it in orbit
around our planet.'

You're saying if the cease-fire
breaks down,

you want a military advantage?

'Correct.'

I don't believe Commissioner Theia
will go along with that.

'As I have previously stated,
we are reasonable people.'

'You understand that should the
Bethans launch a second gunship

'and you fail to inform us

'we will destroy Alpha.'

I understand.

Commissioner Theia, do you agree?

'We agree.'

You've done it, John.

Yeah, let's hope it sticks.
At least till we're out of range.

- Well done, I had my doubts.
- Me too.

Congratulations, Commander Koenig.

Thank you for your help.

It was in all our interests.

I would like to renew my offer
for your people to live on Betha.

From what I've seen here,
you will like us.

0ur way of life is similar to yours.

I made the offer at the height
of the battle, it still stands.

That's very kind of you, but...

we will have to discuss it.

If you'll excuse us,
Sandra will show you to her quarters.

Certainly, Commander.

Paul?

I want two guards
with her at all times.

Kano, instruct Computer she is
to have no access throughout Alpha.

If there is anything you need...

Thank you.

Your computer, does it control access
to and from these quarters?

Yes.

Then I'll need one of those.

I am sorry, Commander's orders
were that you are to remain here.

A prisoner?

No, normal security procedure.

I see.

Are you seriously considering
her offer?

We can't afford not to. We might
never get a chance like this again.

Seems they're a lot like us...
in many ways.

Betha will definitely support
our life patterns,

but even so
I'd like a reconnaissance.

We have no time, Victor.

We've got an invitation from people
like us to a planet like our own.

We can't ignore it.

John, Alpha is intact
and we're moving out of range.

If we commit ourselves
there's no turning back.

And we've only got her word
that we'd be welcome.

- It's a matter of trust.
- 0h.

Do we trust her?

Guards!

Commander, Dione, she's gone!

Commander, look!

Looks as if
we've found Dione.

Yeah. What's she up to?

There's only enough air in that thing
for an hour or so.

She's making for the gunship.

Why?

Everything's prepared, Dione.

Get me Commissioner Theia.

'Congratulations, at last we will
rid ourselves of the Deltan enemy.

'Betha will be supreme!

'Annihilate them, Dione.'

The Moonbase
is trying to contact us.

'Dione! We gave our word
to supervise this cease-fire.

'What are you up to?'

I'm genuinely sorry, Commander,
but my plan had to be carried out.

This is war.

'We are fighting for our survival.

'You're surprised?
Really, you shouldn't be.'

- Your gunship was destroyed.
- 'Part of my plan.

'After a near miss
I detonated prepared charges.

'It worked,
our enemies were deceived.'

As we were. But why?!

'It's simple. We have
an active gunship on your moon.

'It's too late for them to get one
here so again we have the advantage.'

And the truce, everything...

to gain time.

All planned.

'All planned.

'Again, I'm sorry,

'one does not behave...
nicely in times of war.'

All weapons ranged.

Ready for firing.

Firing...

now.

Kano, get me through to Talos!

'You have broken your word.'

Talos, we've both been tricked!

We thought the gunship was knocked
out but it was a ploy to gain time,

to put you off your guard again.

'The cease-fire is ended, the gunship
will be destroyed and Alpha too.'

Talos, I'm responsible
for the lives of innocent people.

Believe me, I've not broken my word.

We've both been deceived!

'You are in a position to give me
the exact position of the gunship.

'Give me its coordinates.'

'You will cooperate.'

We must remain neutral.

'There can be no neutrality.

'The arrival of your moon has upset
the military balance of our worlds.

'We will bombard your base until you
either give us those coordinates,

'or the gunship is destroyed.

'The choice is yours.'

'I heard Talos's threat, Commander.

'Any attempt to do so and we will
train our weapons on Alpha.

'And believe me, at this range
your destruction is certain.'

Missiles from Delta.

0n target for Alpha.

John! The damage, the casualties!
We can't take much more!

Dione, I'm coming out there.

'Out?

- '0ut where?'
- To your ship.

I'm coming out there now.

'Impossible!'

I helped you, I took you in,
you owe me the same option!

I'm coming out there in a moon buggy,
unarmed, alone.

'You would abandon your command?
Your people?'

I didn't say that!

What are you trying to say?

Hold it! I'm still in command here.
Do as I say.

Commander, you're cracking up.

I'm coming out. Don't do that!

They've cut him off.

Did you turn off the frequency?

Good. I had to make that look real.

Tell Technical
to stand by for instructions.

Technical, stand by for instructions.

All right, switch on the frequency.

'Cut me off again
and I'll blow your head off!

'Dione, I'm coming out!'

Whether you wish to die on Alpha
or the lunar surface is your choice.

'You will not be allowed on board.'

'Dione, can you hear me?'

'Commander, go back.
There's no place for you here.'

'Listen, if you stop the
bombardment of Delta I'll go back.'

You would have us give up our victory
to preserve you and your base?

'Yes, now, stop firing.'

Don't you understand?
This is total war!

'Then let me in.
You owe it to me, Dione.'

Go back to Alpha, Commander.

'We will soon have destroyed all that
remains of the Deltan defence.'

If you return to Alpha
you might just survive.

Dione, missile response from Delta.

Commander, take cover!

'Turn back!'

Missiles from Delta.
0n target for Alpha!

How long before impact?

Minutes.

'Dione, I beg you,
for the last time, stop firing!'

Come on, hurry it!

Turn back! You will not be allowed
on board this ship.

'You only have
yourself to blame.'

That moon vehicle, it's a trap.

Turn the guns on it, quick!

Destroy it!

It's no use, Dione, the moon buggy
is under the range of our guns.

No...

Goodbye, Dione.

NO!

Call Delta, tell them
the Bethan gunship is destroyed.

And signal Talos,
tell him to destroy his missiles.

Signal...

..acknowledged.

What a waste, total waste.

Still, perhaps
some good'll come of it.

Maybe now they'll learn
how to live together.

We survived, John.

Yes, Helena, but think of the cost.

No further contact, sir.

Evacuation procedure negative, sir.
Situation...normal.

Well, we've got five cases
of middle ear damage.

It's not serious, there's nothing
permanent. We're lucky.

I wonder what life on Dione's planet
would have been like.

You feeling regret?

No, no, just curious.

I'd rather take my chances
wandering through space

than be involved in a permanent war.

Anyway, it's too late now.

Yeah, too late.

They've got their war and we have
all of space in which to find a home.

Somewhere.