31 quotes
Desire for immortality amidst impending doom
Sador
Monitor the converter axis!
[''Nell self-destructs near "Hammerhead's" stellar converter, which backfires'']
Dako
Malmori: It's destabilizing, reaching critical! We're all gonna die!
Sador
That can't be! I'm going to live forever! I wanted to live forever!
[''His dreadnaught begins to disintegrate around him''; ''He vanishes brilliantly, along with "Hammerhead"'']
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Trust First, Judge Later: A Welcome Message
Lux
The Varda teach us to trust first and judge later. I'm sorry for the reception you've got. Welcome to our city, Defenders of Akir!
[''To the mercenaries'']
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Embracing Life Through Conflict and Resolution
Saint-Exmin
I am Saint Exmin of the ]. It's been a very enjoyable fight.
[[w:Valkyrie|Valkyrie; ''She implodes her ship'']
Shad
Live fast, fight well, and have a beautiful ending.
[''Quoting Saint-Exmin, mesmerized by her action'']
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Sador's Threat to the Beings of Akir
Sador
Hear me, beings of Akir: I am Sador of the Malmori. I have come with my forces to conquer you. If you resist, I will crush you. I possess a stellar converter, the most powerful weapon in the universe. You cannot resist me. I want your planet to be my colony. Your harvest comes in seven risings of your red giant. I will return then, and you will accept me as your master. If you do not submit, your planet and all life on it will be burned to ash.
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The First Law of the Varda Explained
Shad
The First Law of the Varda is to use greater force against itself.
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Conflict Between Tradition and Experience
Akira Governor
No-no, listen to me. We don't know how. We live by the Varda; the Varda is not to fight. The Akira haven't fought for centuries!
Zed
I have fought... and I am a scion of Akir!
Akira Governor
And you are on old man.
Zed
I have lasted this long by fighting!
Akira Governor
We are all going to be killed. We are defenseless!
Zed
To fight creatures of violence, you must use creatures of violence.
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The Enduring Impact of Life and Goodness
Shad
Nanelia, the Akira believe that no form ends until all the lives that it has touched are ended, until all the good that it has done is gone.
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Meat and Dogs in Conversation
Nestor 1
There's no dog in this.
[''Eating a hot dog for the first time'']
Cowboy
Uh-uh.
Nestor 1
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Cowboy
Yup, that's what we call "meat" back home.
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An Earthling's Introduction to Nestor 1
Cowboy
Welcome, Nestor. I'm from Earth. Ever hear of it?
Nestor 1
No, but we are pleased to meet you.
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Confrontation and Tactical Assessment in Space Battle
Cayman
Sador? This is Cayman of the Lambda Zone. Turn around, you overaged degenerate, and we'll bump heads!
[''Cayman's ship "Zymer" charges "Hammerhead"'']
Sador
What do you make our force field at?
Yago
A ten-six.
Sador
And what do you make HIS at?
Yago
It's an elite Trianzymer - ten-two.
Sador
Of what form are you, Cayman?
Cayman
I am of the Lazuli.
Sador
I thought I had the honor of making that form extinct, long ago! I won't fail this time! Here I come, Cayman of the Lambda Zone
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Fear of Violence Among Heroes
Cayman
HAIL THE CONQUERING HEROES!
[''Shad and the mercenaries arrive on Akir, seemingly deserted'']
Shad
I'm sorry. I think they must be afraid.
Cayman
Afraid? Of what?
Shad
Of you. They're not accustomed to violence or violent forms.
Saint-Exmin
That's a hell of a note!
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The Struggles of Huddites in the Galaxy
Shad
Did you know that there's a form in the black galaxy who's children have no immune system till the age of five cycles? That means that the slightest trace of infection they would rot just like fallen fruit.
Talking Android
I have heard of them. The Huddites.
Nanelia
Who asked you?
Shad
When they reach the age of five cycles, all the relatives gather together in a special room, and they watch while the child tears and bites at this plastoid with its teeth and nails, till it breaks out into the arms of its parents, feels their skin for the first time, feels the wetness on their cheeks for the first time.
Talking Android
It's horrible out there. Forms preying on other forms. Death.
[''To Nanelia, realizing what Shad's up to'']
Shad
Most of them never do develop immunities. They die shortly afterwards, but the Huddites still feel that the breaking out ceremony is very beautiful.
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Discussion of Planet Akir's Features and Defenses
Yago
This is Akir, a planet of stone with a single green spot.
[''As "Hammerhead", Sador's dreadnaught, is approaching Akir'']
Sador
Let's see it. What about their forms?
Yago
Comparable with ours. They have a solar technology. No known defense capacity.
Sador
Interesting. Let's check that.
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An Unconventional Education on Relationships
Saint-Exmin
I could do wonders for that boy. I would recharge his capacitators... stimulate his solenoid... tingle dingle dangle prangle his transistors! You know... sex!
Nanelia
I can't imagine what it must be like.
Saint-Exmin
Stick with me. You'll get an education.
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Concern About Decreased Speed
Tembo
Why are we slowing down?
[''As Kalo suddenly breaks off their pursuit of Nell and Shad'']
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Introducing Gelt and Earth in Dialogue
Cowboy
Here comes somebody else. Who's that?
[''Upon seeing Gelt's ship approach'']
Shad
Do you want your name used?
[''Switching over to Gelt'']
Gelt
My name is Gelt.
Cowboy
Where ya from, Gelt? I'm from Earth. Know where that is?
Gelt
I was born in space.
Cowboy
Oh, well, put in between us. I'll cover you.
Cowboy
Okay, you keep a scanner on our tail.
Gelt
I always do.
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The Value of Life in Warfare
Saint-Exmin
Shad, did you see me on the monitor? There was a drone right on my tail. I pulled out; he smashed into an asteroid!
[''After a dogfight against the Malmori'']
Shad
Let me tell you something. This may just be a game to you, but these are my people.
[''Grimly'']
Saint-Exmin
I'm sorry. I forgot about your Varda. I am from a warrior race. We EXIST for battle. Our creed is to live fast, fight well, and have a beautiful ending.
Shad
NO violent ending is beautiful.
[''Looking her in the eyes'']
Saint-Exmin
You've never seen a Valkyrie go down.
[''Smiling'']
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Casual Farewell Between Characters
Cayman
See you later, hot blood.
[''To Shad'']
Saint-Exmin
Yeah, see you later, hot blood.
[''To Shad'']
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A Chance for Success on the Surface
Cowboy
Beautiful. I love to see a pro work!
[''After seeing Gelt blast a ship'']
Shad
He's got a lot of practice. Nell, I think we may have bought ourselves a chance! Let's head to the surface!
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Mercenary Motivation Amidst Wealth Disparity
Shad
I'm hiring mercenaries to protect against an invasion, but food and shelter is all we can offer in payment. All of our wealth is in our culture.
[''In Gelt's lair and treasure chamber'']
Gelt
I could buy your planet ten times over with what I've gathered in this room: plutonium, cadmium, qualine crystals... I've been very well paid for my work.
Shad
I'm sorry. I've wasted your time.
Gelt
NO! Wait. Listen to the rest of it, I sleep with my back to the wall... when I CAN sleep. I eat serpents seven times a week. There's not a major city in this galaxy where I can show my face, or spend my wealth. Right now, your offer looks very attractive to me... A meal, and a place to hide.
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Endless Possibilities of Life
Nestor 1
While life exists, the possibilities are unlimited.
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The Loneliness of Unique Consciousness
Nestor 1
You see, there is only one Nestor, one consciousness. As you might imagine, this has proven very lonely, very dull. We must avoid becoming... we believe you have a phrase for it... becoming "bored to death.
[''Nestor explains why "he" would like to participate in the Malmor-Akir War'']
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A Conversation on Pain and Capability
Sador
Are you capable of speech?
[''In "Hammerhead's" sick bay, preparing himself for surgery, intimidatingly'']
Nestor 2
Yes, quite capable.
[''Unfazed'']
Sador
Good. And do you have a high tolerance for pain?
Nestor 2
Almost none at all, I'm afraid.
Sador
How unfortunate for you. How many ships do the Akira have, and what are their capabilities?
Nestor 2
If I told you that, it would give you an unfair advantage.
Sador
This is my surgeon, Dako. Dako is expert at inflicting pain... while keeping the patient alive.
Nestor 2
It is good to have skills.
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Complimenting Beauty in Battle Beyond the Stars
Cowboy
You pretty thing.
[''To Lux, lovingly'']
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A Meal for the Fallen Comrade
Gelt
What a place to end up - a minor planet in a third-rate galaxy.
[''Gelt dies'']
Shad
Have somebody prepare a meal.
Crew member
A meal?
Shad
Full course, then bury it with him.
Crew member
Bury it?
Shad
That was our arrangement: A meal and a place to hide.
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A Quest for Revenge Against Sador
Cayman
I'm only in this for Sador. I want his head.
[''Upon meeting Shad for the first time'']
Shad
Oh. Well, you're welcome to it.
[''Surprised'']
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Countdown Confusion
Nell
30 seconds and counting, Zed. 29, 28, 27, 24, 15, 22... did I... did I say 15?
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Conflict Over Priorities in Battle
Saint-Exmin
The Valkyrie are great warriors. In our youth, we must leave home and fight in many battles until we have proven ourselves.
[''Having just bested Shad and Nell in a dogfight'']
Shad
Well, you've proven yourself to be a pain in the neck. So why don't you just... fly off?
Saint-Exmin
But I wish to fight.
Shad
My PLANET is in danger, and you're playing TAG with me! Your ship is like a toy; you have no firepower.
[''Exasperatedly'']
Saint-Exmin
It's one of the fastest in the universe.
Shad
Well, the Varda teach us that "swift rain is little rain.
Saint-Exmin
But I WANT to join.
Shad
But we don't want you, we don't need you, and we won't have you, so go count your coup somewhere else.
[''He breaks off communications with her'']
Nell
You were a little harsh, weren't you?
Shad
You saw her. She was PLAYING with me.
Nell
Yes... and she WON.
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Debate on Sonar Tank Safety and Roles
Nanelia
The Sonar Tank. They're wearing sound baffles in case they get in front of it. Even if we plug our ears, we can't get any closer.
Cowboy
Will you two radiators stand back? It's hard enough to think!
[''To the nearby Kelvin, who are trying to get his attention'']
Nestor 1
It seems they're volunteering.
Cowboy
Yeah, what can THEY do?
Nestor 1
Well, for one thing, the Kelvin have no ears.
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The Varda's Lesson on Forms and Functions
Shad
The Varda teach us that each form has its function.
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Identity in Clones and Facets of Existence
Nestor 1
We are Nestor.
Shad
All of you?
Nestor 1
This is but a facet. These are but facets. There are hundreds of thousands like us at home and scattered throughout the universe. We are Nestor.
[''Speaking of himself and the four behind him'']
Shad
You're clones.
Nestor 1
In a manner of speaking. We share identical consciousness. What one sees, all see. What one knows, all know.
Shad
And all of you want to help us?
Nestor 1
These five facets, yes. Four of us are required to operate this ship.
Shad
What about the fifth?
Nestor 1
We always carry a spare.
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