WC3 Movie Index: Kilrah
Kilrathi Ship - Thrakhath & Melek
Series P (winning track) - - Kilrah System - - It’s a race to the finish: while the Kilrathi prepare to invade Earth, the Temblor Bomb awaits deployment . . .
MIDGAME: CONFEDERATION FLEET JUMPS INTO FREYA -> 17FLJMP
A MASSIVE CONFED FLEET ASSEMBLES AT THE JUMP POINT THAT LEADS TO KILRAH . . .
WE’VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING LIKE THIS BEFORE: HUNDREDS, POSSIBLY THOUSANDS OF SHIPS. IT LOOKS LIKE THE CONFEDERATION HAS GATHERED UP ALL ITS FORCES FOR ONE LAST, DO-OR-DIE STAND . . .
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KILRAH SYSTEM
AND IF YOU THOUGHT THAT WAS SOMETHING . . .
THE KILRATHI SHIPYARDS SURROUNDING THE KILRATHI HOMEWORLD ARE FULL TO BURSTING, AS AN ARMADA IS BEING PREPARED . . .
THE AWESOME POWER AND SCOPE OF THE KILRATHI STELLAR FLEET IS BONE-CHILLING . . .
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MIDGAME: ABOARD THRAKHATH’S SHIP - THRAKHATH, MELEK -> P1 ÊÊÊÊÊÊ TH
THRAKHATH LOOKS AT A VIDSCREEN THAT ALSO DEPICTS THE BEEHIVE OF ACTIVITY IN THE KILRATHI SHIPYARDS . . . HE TURNS TO MELEK.
THRAKHATH
How long?
MELEK
The assault on the Terran home system commences in 48 hours.
THRAKHATH
Victory, Melek . . . It smells sweet . . .
(beat)
Although combat is never predictable, I do hope for one last encounter with The Heart of the Tiger. It will make our triumph all the more complete . . .
DISSOLVE TO:
FREYA SYSTEM
AMONG THE MANY SHIPS, WE SEE THE BATTLE-WORN VICTORY . . . AS WE MOVE IN ON HER, WE HEAR:
ROLLNS (V.O.)
Colonel Blair, report to the briefing room . . . Colonel Blair, report to the briefing room . . .
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- Source: WC3 PSX
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Flight Control - Eisen
MIDGAME: FLIGHT CONTROL - EISEN -> P1FCTEI
EISEN INTERCEPTS BLAIR ON THE WAY TO THE BRIEFING ROOM.
EISEN
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Colonel . . . I just want to take this opportunity to -> *
say, at first, I wasn’t so sure about your assignment -> *
to the Victory. But I’m glad you came aboard. It’s been an honor and a privilege serving with you.
BLAIR
That goes both ways, Captain.
EISEN
The Temblor Bomb still seems like a long shot. But from what I’ve seen, you’re the one man who can do what has to be done.
BLAIR
I just hope I can justify that faith.
EISEN
You will.
(beat)
Shall we?
HE SLAPS BLAIR ON THE BACK AND PROCEEDS TO THE BRIEFING ROOM. BLAIR FOLLOWS . . .
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:47
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Briefing - Kilrah 1
BRIEFING P1 - EISEN P1BRFEI
EISEN WALKS TO THE MAP TABLE.
EISEN
Well, gentlemen, our goal is simple: Termination of the Kilrathi Homeworld via the T-Bomb. And since we can’t jump the entire fleet into Kilrah, we’ve equipped your Excalibur with Confed’s first attempt at truly impenetrable cloaking technology.
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HE POINTS TO THE DISPLAY - - A SCHEMATIC OF AN EXCALIBUR REVEALS THE LOCATION OF THE CLOAKING DEVICE AND HOW IT RADIATES OUTWARD OVER THE SHIP.
EISEN (V.O.)
The shroud device seems effective at jamming their tracking monitors, but is causes a severe drain on your ship’s systems. It’ll be useless after you deliver the payload - - you’ll need all your power just to get the hell out of there.
THE DISPLAY CHANGES TO A MAP OF THE KILRAH SYSTEM.
EISEN (V.O.)
The first step is to assemble a quick-strike team - - up to 4 wingmen - - and penetrate the Kilrah System, where you’ll stage at a clandestine refueling depot set up by Covert Ops.
(beat)
Due to its mass, sensitive guidance suite, and the risks of flying with it, the T-Bomb has already been secreted into the system. Once you load it here, at your second stop, you’ll have just one target . . .
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AN IMAGE OF THE KILRATHI HOMEWORLD PLANET APPEARS . . . IT ZOOMS IN TO A WIRE-FRAME RENDERING OF “THE TRENCH”: A LONG, TWISTING, RAVAGED FAULT CUT IN THE PLANET’S SURFACE . . . *
EISEN (V.O.)
Successful insertion will require the ultimate in navigational skills . . .
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EISEN SIGHS. THE ODDS ARE DAUNTING. EVEN TO SOMEONE WHO DOESN’T HAVE TO FLY THE MISSION . . . HE LOOKS UP AT BLAIR.
EISEN
As we’ve been told, Confed holds that destruction of the Kilrathi Homeworld will badly cripple their war effort. And our timing may bee just right, since Intell believes much of the enemy fleet is being outfitted in the shipyards surrounding their Homeworld.
(beat)
Colonel, if all goes well - - you will not return to the Victory until you’ve succeeded with the entire operation.
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BLAIR LOOKS AT EISEN. *
BLAIR
Is this my only briefing then, sir? *
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EISEN
(grins)
An old comrade of yours will be taking over. *
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EISEN KEYS A REMOTE AND POWERS ON A MONITOR. *
PALADIN (ON MONITOR)
Hello again, laddie. I know Captain Eisen has given you a thorough briefing, but you’ll find a few more messages from yours truly on the other side of the jump point. I may not be flying on your wing like times past, but I’m still with you - - you can count on that. *
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THE MONITOR GOES BLACK
EISEN AND BLAIR EXCHANGE CRISP SALUTES: THIS IS GOODBYE. *
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EISEN
Colonel, good luck. *
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BLAIR
Thank you, sir.
Wingman choices for Mission P1: Flash*, Flint*, Maniac*, Vagabond*, Vaquero*. Pick up to four.
NOTE: Flint is now “at risk.” *
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- Source: WC3 PSX
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Briefing - Kilrah 2
BRIEFING P2 - PALADIN (VID-COMM) P2SPFPA *
BLAIR’S BACK IN THE COCKPIT OF HIS EXCALIBUR AND PALADIN’S FACE APPEARS ON THE VID-COMM MONITOR. *
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PALADIN
If you’re watching this, laddie, we’re in good shape. Let’s not waste any time. *
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VISUALS AND MAPS REPLACE PALADIN’S FACE ON THE SCREEN. *
PALADIN (V.O.)
My boys have set up an undercover depot closer to the Kilrah Homeworld. Keep your fingers crossed the Kilrathi haven’t found it - - because there, you’ll arm and load the T-Bomb for the final run. *
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PALADIN’S FACE RETURNS TO THE SCREEN. *
PALADIN
I’ll be talking to you again: I have no doubt. *
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AND THE SCREEN GOES BLANK.
Wingman choices for Mission P2: Blair continues with surviving wingmen (if any) from P1.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:19
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Briefing - Kilrah 3
BRIEFING P3 - PALADIN (VID-COMM) -> P3SPFPA *
PALADIN’S FACE APPEARS ON THE SCREEN IN BLAIR’S COCKPIT. -> *
PALADIN
Told you you’d be seeing this old face again. By now, the T-Bomb loadout is complete . . . *
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VISUALS REPLACE PALADIN’S FACE. VARIOUS WIRE-FRAME VIEWS OF “THE TRENCH” APPEAR. *
PALADIN (V.O.)
You’re going to have to lay it in there sweet and easy. As this tape plays, the coordinates are being downloaded to you. *
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PALADIN’S FACE RETURNS. *
PALADIN
It’s in your hands now, son. Send ‘em all to hell. *
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AND THE SCREEN GOES BLANK.
Wingman choice: Our understanding is that the 4-person “strike force” is now dead. Blair flies solo.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:18
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Kilrah - Excalibur Entry
No dialogue.
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Winning Endgame
WINNING ENDGAME: -> 18WGEND
THE TEMBLOR BOMB DETONATES
THIS IS A BOMB THAT, QUITE LITERALLY, “QUAKES” THE PLANET APART. IT’S UNLIKE ANY PLANET-KILLING WE’VE EVER SEEN BEFORE . . .
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BENEATH THE PLANET SURFACE
MASSIVE TECTONIC PLATES WART, LIQUEFY, EXPLODE . . .
A 12+ MAGNITUDE QUAKE IN THE MAKING . . .
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KILRAH HOMEWORLD - PLANET SURFACE
THE GROUND ERUPTS IN BLISTERS, BOILS, AND CRATERS - - AS THE QUAKING CONTINUALLY ACCELERATES AND INTENSIFIES . . .
KILRATHI STRUCTURES SNAP LIKE TINKER-TOYS . . .
THE GROUND HEAVES IN GIANT WAVES . . .
A DUST-HALO RISES INTO THE SKY . . .
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IMPERIAL THRONE ROOM
THE EMPEROR STANDS AND ROARS IN AGONIZING DEFEAT AS NOT ONLY THIS VAST CHAMBER, BUT HIS ENTIRE EMPIRE CRUMBLES TO THE GROUND . . .
EMPEROR
What’s this? Nooooooo!
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SPACE - ABOVE THE KILRATHI HOMEWORLD
TECTONIC PLATE SLABS QUITE LITERALLY SKEWER THE PLANET - - IT LOOKS A LITTLE LIKE AN ORANGE WITH RAZOR BLADES STICKING OUT OF IT - - FINALLY IT EXPLODES - -
PLANETARY DEBRIS HURTLES INTO THE ORBITING SHIPYARDS, SMASHING THE ARMADA, DECIMATING EVERYTHING IN ITS PATH, SENDING SHIP FRAGMENTS SPINNING LIKE TOPS - -
IT’S A VICTORY BEYOND ANYONE’S IMAGINING . . . THE KILRAH HOMEWORLD BECOMES NOTHING MORE THAN AN UNRULY ASTEROID BELT . . .
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BLAIR’S SHIP - IN SPACE
THE EXCALIBUR SPINS HELPLESSLY OUT-OF CONTROL IN THE WAKE OF THE PLANETARY DESTRUCTION.
IRONICALLY, IN DEALING SUCH A MASSIVE BLOW TO THE KILRATHI, BLAIR MAY HAVE PAID WITH HIS OWN LIFE . . .
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Scene 178
ONBOARD THE UNMARKED SHIP
WE NOW SEE THAT THIS IS A LARGE KILRATHI SHIP. KILRATHI SOLDIERS MOVE ABOUT THE SHADOWS, BRISTLING WITH HATRED.
HUGE, ANGRY KILRATHI GUARDS ESCORT AN EXHAUSTED BLAIR DOWN A LONG CORRIDOR LEADING TO . . .
BLAIR LOOKS UP INTO THE HIDEOUS EYES OF . . . MELEK. IT LOOKS LIKE BLAIR IS ABOUT TO BE KILLED . . .
MELEK
-> (appraising)
The Heart of the Tiger . . .
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In my bones, I wish to kill you . . .
BLAIR
Do it then. It won’t bring back your Homeworld.
MELEK
And a race without a Homeworld . . . ?
HE SHAKES HIS HEAD:
MELEK
Unimaginable
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The Kilrathi are a beaten race. And killing the one warrior great enough to bring about their end will bring me no honor.
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A new millennium lies ahead. We have become too corrupt, and too much slaves to our blood lust. And we have paid a heavy price . . .
MELEK LOOKS AT BLAIR AND THINKS A MOMENT, THEN SPEAKS AS IF THE WORD WERE HARD TO SAY:
MELEK
We are surrendering to you, Heart of the Tiger. It is an action unlike any we have ever taken - - but it is time the Kilrathi find new ways. The Kilrathi must not die out as a race . . .
DISSOLVE TO:
Scene 179
ABOARD THE VICTORY FLIGHT DECK
IN A SCENE REMINISCENT OF THE ENDING TO WORLD WAR II, WHEN GENERAL MACARTHUR ACCEPTED THE JAPANESE SURRENDER ABOARD THE USS MISSOURI . . .
ADMIRAL TOLWYN, GENERAL JAMES “PALADIN” TAGGART AND NUMEROUS CONFEDERATION BIGWIGS SIGN A TREATY WITH THE KILRATHI - - LED BY MELEK.
IT IS A DAY OF TRIUMPH FOR THE CONFEDERATION . . . COLONEL BLAIR, HOWEVER, IS NOWHERE TO BE SEEN . . .
DISSOLVE TO:
SHUTTLE DESCENDING TO EARTH
THE SHUTTLE CRUISES TOWARDS THE TERRAN HOMEWORLD AS THE SUN HALOS THE PLANET.
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INSIDE THE SHUTTLE
THROUGH A PORT WINDOW, WE CAN SEE EARTH: A BEAUTIFUL BLUE MARBLE. A HOMEWORLD WORTH DEFENDING, AND WORTH RETURNING TO.
WE PULL BACK TO REVEAL COLONEL BLAIR . . . GAZING DOWN AT THE PLANET HE HAS SPENT HIS ENTIRE ADULT LIFE PROTECTING . . .
ENDING 1: IF Blair kissed Flint in Series N AND she survived.
FLINT IS BY HIS SIDE. HE SMILE AT HER.
BLAIR
So what do you want to do first?
FLINT
I’d wanna lie in the sun, and watch the seagulls maneuver over the water.
BLAIR
Sounds good to me.
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ENDING 2: IF Blair kissed Rachel in Series N.
RACHEL IS BY HIS SIDE. BLAIR SMILES AT HER.
BLAIR
What would you like to do first?
RACHEL
I’d wanna take a long walk along the seashore, I wanna feel the sand between my toes - - and never see another bulkhead.
BLAIR
Sounds good to me.
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ENDING 3: IF Blair kissed Flint in Series N AND she did NOT survive OR IF Blair did NOT kiss either woman.
BLAIR LEANS BACK, CLOSES HIS EYES . . . AND SMILES.
FADE OUT.
THE END: WINNING ENDGAME
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 04:55