WC3 Movie Index: Loki
Kilrathi Ship - Thrakhath
Series K - - Loki System - - The Victory takes the Behemoth out for a test spin.
MIDGAME: SOMEWHERE ABOARD THE VICTORY -> 11BESPY
CLOSEUP: COMM CONSOLE.
SOMEONE SURREPTITIOUSLY BEGINS PUNCHING COMMANDS A THE KEYBOARD. THE MONITOR FLASHES WITH ALMOST SUBLIMINAL GLIMPSES OF THINGS - - BUT AFTER A BIT, THE HOLO-GRAPHICS BEING SENT AT ULTRA-HIGH-SPEED LOOK FAMILIAR.
THEY ARE THE HOLO-RENDERINGS OF THE BEHEMOTH . . . THE BLUEPRINTS PRESENTED BY TOLWYN TO BLAIR AND EISEN . . .
THE TRANSMISSION STOPS. THERE IS A QUICK, RETURN TRANSMISSION: SOMETHING ENCRYPTED, BUT CLEARLY FROM THE RECEIVING END - - A CONFIRMATION OF RECEIPT?
THE VAGUE SHADOW THAT WE HAVE SEEN HOVER OVER THE CONSOLE ISSUES ONE LAST COMMAND THAT SEEMS COMPLETELY “WIPE” AND RECORD OF THE TRANSMISSION.
THE SHADOW MOVES OFF . . .
CUT TO:
THRAKHATH’S SHIP - - FLOATING IN BLACK SPACE
CUT TO:
Scene 109
ABOARD THRAKHATH’S SHIP -> K0KILTH
CLOSEUP: HOLO-RECEPTOR CONSOLE.
THE HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION BLUR ACROSS THE SCREEN . . . THEN THE DATA STREAM SLOWS DOWN . . . THE HOLO-IMAGE OF THE BEHEMOTH TAKES SHAPE OVER THE CONSOLE . . .
AS WE PULL BACK, WE SEE THRAKHATH.
HE IS VISIBLY PLEASED. HE STUDIES THE “SLO-MO” ROTATION OF THE BEHEMOTH ON ITS AXIS. HE NODS AND PURRS IN SATISFACTION UPON SEEING CERTAIN AREAS OF THE BEHEMOTH HIGHLIGHTED IN DIFFERENT COLORS. THESE ARE THE SAME AREAS TOLWYN HAD POINTED OUT AS “SOFT SPOTS.”
THRAKHATH TURNS AND LEAVES THE CONSOLE . . . A DEEP, OMINOUS LAUGH OF ANTICIPATION COMING FROM HIM . . .
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:16
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Barracks - Vaquero
BARRACKS - VAQUERO (SLIDING) -> K0BARVQS
VAQUERO SMILES AT BLAIR AS HE ENTERS.
VAQUERO Wanna buy a ticket, sir?
BLAIR To what?
VAQUERO
-------SEE SECTION 5-------
SECTION 5
Opening night party at my cantina. People are saying the war’s almost over. Once we pull the trigger on that Behemoth-thing, it’ll be hasta la vista a los gatos.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:17
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Flight Deck - Rachel
FLIGHT DECK - RACHEL (SLIDING) -> K0FDKRAS *
RACHEL: LOOKING MUCH MORE “REGULATION” AND SHE’S CLEARLY NOT HAPPY ABOUT ALTERING HER GARB. BLAIR CAN’T HELP BUT CHUCKLE.
RACHEL
Don’t say a word.
BLAIR
Heard you got chewed out by the Admiral.
RACHEL
Well, yeah, I should wear that as a badge of honor. According to the Admiral - -
SHE MIMICS TOLWYN
RACHEL
‘Sloppy dress means sloppy work.’
-> (beat)
Excuse me for not heading to the cleaners every time after I swap out a part.
BLAIR
-> (shrugs)
He sticks real close to the regs.
RACHEL
Well, after the war, I’m gonna make it my mission to loosen the screws on every moving part belonging to guys like him.
BLAIR
Well, save a screwdriver for me, will ya?
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:31
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Briefing - Loki 1
BRIEFING K1 - TOLWYN -> K1BRFTL
BLAIR ISN’T TOO THRILLED WHEN HE ENTERS AND FINDS ONLY TOLWYN STANDING THERE.
TOLWYN
There's been a change of command, Colonel.
BLAIR
No disrespect intended, sir, but, why am I not surprised?
TOLWYN SHOOTS HIM A LOOK.
TOLWYN
As we move close to deployment of the Behemoth, I have decided to assume command personally. I hold the fate of the Confederation in my hands. Let’s get to business, shall we?
HE LEANS OVER THE MAP TABLE AS THE VISUALS KICK IN.
TOLWYN (V.O.)
We are about to enter the Loki System, where we will test the Behemoth on Loki VI, home to a small Kilrathi military base. Loki VI is a unique planet in that it orbits a quasar.
-> (beat)
As you know, the quasar blocks out all stellar communications. So the base will be unable to call for help, and by the time the Kilrathi send out a ship to investigate, we shall be pulling up just outside downtown Kilrah.
-> (beat)
But before we can testfire the Behemoth, a little housecleaning is in order. On this mission, I’d like you to sweep out Loki VI’s surrounding environs - - don’t leave any strays out there. We don’t need anyone bothering us when we line up the weapon for its first test. Got it?
BLAIR
Understood, Admiral.
Wingman choices for Mission K1: Cobra, Flash*, Flint, Hobbes, Maniac*, Vagabond, Vaquero.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 01:31
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Behemoth Jumps
No dialogue.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 01:31
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Rec Room - Maniac
REC ROOM - MANIAC (SLIDING - K2/K3 ONLY) -> K0RECMAS
*
MANIAC
Looks like Tolwyn’s about to steamroller another career. I told the Captain to look out. But would he listen?
BLAIR
Maniac, when have you known someone to actually take your advice?
MANIAC
I just told him I speak from experience. You poisoned Tolwyn against me from the start - - and he’s had it out for me ever since.
BLAIR
I got news for you. Tolwyn had nothing to do with your lack of promotion. Your flying style took care of that for you. Tolwyn doesn’t even know you’re alive.
MANIAC
That’s what you think. Everybody knows about the Maniac. Everybody.
BLAIR WALKS AWAY.
MANIAC
How many people here know about the Maniac?
-> (beat)
Oh, what - nobody?
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:45
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Barracks - Cobra
BARRACKS - COBRA (SLIDING - K2/K3 ONLY) -> K0BARCBS
COBRA: LOOKING COILED, READY TO STRIKE. SHE SEES BLAIR.
COBRA
Sir.
SHE STARTS TO LEAVE
BLAIR
You seem awfully keyed up. I’d ease back on the throttle a little if I were you - - we’re a long way from Kilrah.
COBRA
Not a moment too soon, I can tell you that.
BLAIR
You know, I don’t think I’ve seen anyone as anxious to waste the enemy as you.
COBRA
I’d blast planet after planet if it would rid the galaxy of Kilrathi. There’s no justification for their existence.
-> (beat)
And that includes your buddy Hobbes.
BLAIR
Jeezus, Lieutenant, it’s like an endless program loop with you - -
COBRA
-> (shouts)
You have no clue!
BLAIR
-> (beat; softly)
So enlighten me.
COBRA STARES AT HIM FOR A LONG TIME. HIS EYES ALMOST PLEAD.
COBRA
They took me when I was 10 . . .
BLAIR
Who? The Kilrathi?
COBRA
A slave labor camp. I escaped when I was 20 . . .
BLAIR
It must have been - -
COBRA
You have no idea what it ‘must have been.’ I saw things . . .
SHE SHUDDERS FROM THE MEMORIES
COBRA
The Psych guys spent two years trying to pry things out of my head after I escaped.
-> (beat)
But you can’t wipe it all.
SHE UTTERS A SHORT, GROTESQUE LAUGH.
COBRA
There’s a little bit of Kilrathi prowling around inside of me. And I can’t get it out. One day there won’t be any human left.
LONG SILENCE . . .
*
BLAIR
-> (softly)
We’re gonna get’em. You’ll see.
COBRA
Keep telling me that, Colonel. Even if it’s not true.
*
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 01:30
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Bridge - Tolwyn
BRIDGE - TOLWYN (SLIDING - K2/K3 ONLY) -> K0BRITLS
THE BRIDGE IS HUMMING WITH ACTIVITY. IN THE MIDDLE OF IT ALL, BLAIR APPROACHES TOLWYN.
BLAIR
Can I speak frankly, Admiral?
TOLWYN
Well, I've never known you to do otherwise.
BLAIR
With all due respect, sir, I don't think your assumption of command has done ship morale much good.
TOLWYN
I'm not really interested in public opinion polls on my tactical decisions.
-> (beat)
And, as I recall, you weren't particularly enthused about your own transfer to this vessel when it happened.
BLAIR
That's before I was acquainted with its crew, sir.
TOLWYN
A fine quality, your transfer of loyalties.
-> (beat)
Project Behemoth needs a guardian angel. I've been with it since its inception. The choice was clear-cut and indisputable.
-> (beat)
We all have just one superiority, Colonel; the progress of the war.
BLAIR
-> (beat; icy)
Yes, sir.
BLAIR WALKS AWAY.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 01:03
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Gunnery - Eisen
GUNNERY - EISEN (SLIDING - K2/K3 ONLY) -> K0GUNEIS
BLAIR FINDS EISEN GAZING OUT AT THE STAR FIELD - - ALONE.
EISEN
Colonel, You shouldn’t be this far away from the fray.
BLAIR
The war’s everywhere, Captain. No escaping it.
EISEN
I’m not a captain anymore.
-> (beat)
First time I’ve been like that since . . . hmmph . . . I don’t think I was even shaving when I first took the helm.
-> (beat)
What am I without a ship, Colonel?
BLAIR
Captain . . . They can promote us, demote us, bounce us all over the galaxy. There’s only one thing that matters . . .
EISEN LOOKS AT HIM
BLAIR
That first time you shaved? You could look yourself in the mirror. You can still do that now.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:52
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Briefing - Loki 2
BRIEFING K2 - TOLWYN -> K2BRFTL
BLAIR ENTERS AND TOLWYN NODS AT THE MAP TABLE.
TOLWYN (V.O.)
This is a simple one, Colonel. Cover me while I fire the Behemoth.
BLAIR SALUTES.
BLAIR
Sounds simple enough, Admiral.
Wingman choices for Mission K2: Cobra, Flash*, Flint, Hobbes, Maniac*, Vagabond, Vaquero.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:23
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Behemoth Fires
No dialogue.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:20
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Gunnery - Hobbes
GUNNERY - HOBBES (OPTIONAL) -> K3GUNHBO
THERE’S ALWAYS A RATHER
GLORIUS, BROODING, MAGISTERIAL LONELINESS TO HOBBES . . . AND NO MORE SO
THAN NOW, AS HE LOOKS OUT AT THE STARFIELD . . . KILRAH, THE ANCIENT
HOMEWORLD OF HIS RACE, ONLY ONE JUMP POINT AWAY . . .
HOBBES
It has
been many years since I have been this near to Kilrah
BLAIR
I’d
understand if you had mixed feelings about the Behemoth . . . and what
it’s about to do . . .
HOBBES
-> (beat)
It has been a long war
that has turned all of us . . . inside-out.
BLAIR SLAPS HIM NEAR THE
SHOULDER. HE IS, PERHAPS, THE ONLY HUMAN WHO SEEMS PHYSICALLY AT EASE
WITH HOBBES.
BLAIR
There will be Kilrathi that survive, and when the
war's over, they will understand what you did.
HOBBES
No one . . .
ever . . . will truly understand what I did.
-> (beat)
But your
loyalty has meant much to me, my friend.
*
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:45
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Briefing - Loki 3
BRIEFING K3 - TOLWYN -> K3BRFTL
TOLWYN CAN BARELY CONTAIN HIS CONFIDENCE.
TOLWYN
This is it , Colonel. I’ve been waiting ten years for this glorious moment.
HE GESTURES TO THE TABLE MAP.
TOLWYN (V.O.)
We’re about to hit the jump point. From there it’s straight to Kilrah. Protect the Behemoth at all costs, Colonel.
TOLWYN SNAPS OFF A SALUTE.
TOLWYN
The future of the Confederation depends on it.
BLAIR RETURNS THE SALUTE AND EXITS.
Wingman choices for Mission K3: Cobra, Flash*, Flint, Hobbes, Maniac*, Vagabond, Vaquero.
Mission K3 begins with the Victory jumping out into a minefield. A huge Kilrathi fleet is waiting, and attacks. It’s battle royale. But despite everyone’s best efforts, the Kilrathi succeed in hitting one or more of the Behemoth’s “soft spots” and the weapon is destroyed before it can get off a shot.
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:34
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Behemoth Destroyed
K3 MIDGAME: THE BEHEMOTH DESTRUCTS -> 12BEDES
THE KILRATHI FIGHTERS DIVE DOWN AT THE BEHEMOTH: THIS SEEMS TO BE A HIGHLY-PLANNED MANEUVER, AS IF THEY KNOW WHERE THE “WEAK SPOTS” ARE IN THE BEHEMOTH’S DEFENSE SYSTEMS.
THE KILRATHI CONTINUE TO STORM IN: THEIR FORCE IS OVERWHELMING - -
THEY UNLOAD ON THE BEHEMOTH WITH EVERYTHING THEY’VE GOT.
MEANWHILE, CONFEDERATION SHIPS FLEE THE AREA, AND MANY SHIPS EXIT FROM THE BEHEMOTH’S BARREL.
SMALL EXPLOSIONS START ALONG THE BEHEMOTH’S FLANKS - -
THEN THE ENTIRE, MASSIVE BEHEMOTH DEVICE EXPLODES . . . TAKING OUT SEVERAL CONFEDERATION SHIPS AROUND IT - - INCLUDING A COUPLE OF CAPITAL SHIPS.
THE DESTRUCTION IS BREATHTAKINGLY FINAL . . .
THE KILRATHI PEEL OFF, THEIR MISSION ACCOMPLISHED. CONFEDERATION FORCES, IN DISARRAY, GIVE ONLY HALF-HEARTED PURSUIT . . .
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 00:14
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Throne Room - Thrakhath & Angel
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- Source: WC3 PSX
- Run-length: 01:13