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[[Lords of the Sky]] is the fourth episode of [[Wing Commander Academy (TV)|Wing Commander Academy]].
[[Lords of the Sky]] is the fifth episode of [[Wing Commander Academy (TV)|Wing Commander Academy]] aired and the fourth produced.


{{infobox Episode Landing
{{infobox Episode Landing
| name            = Lords of the Sky
| name            = Lords of the Sky
| titlecard      = File:1x04-Title.png
| titlecard      = File:1x04-Title.png
| episodenumber  = 1x04
| episodenumber  = 1x05
| production      = unknown
| production      = 74704
| story          = [[Mark Edens]]
| story          = [[Mark Edens]]
| writer          = [[Matthew Edens]]
| writer          = [[Matthew Edens]]
| airdate        = October 12, 1996
| airdate        = October 19, 1996
| runtime        = 20m54s
| runtime        = 20m54s
| animation      = Koko
| animation      = Koko
| theme          = Version 2
| theme          = Version 2
| previous        = [[The Most Delicate Instrument]]
| previous        = [[Word of Honor]]
| next            = [[Word of Honor]]
| next            = [[Chain of Command]]
}} {{TOC limit|3}}
}} {{TOC limit|3}}


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===Act One===
===Act One===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Terran Confederation
! Empire of Kilrah
|-
!colspan="3"|Strength
|-
|3 CF-105 Scimitar medium fighters
|34 Dioscuri Dralthi medium fighters
|-
!colspan="3"|Losses
|-
|1 Scimitar destroyed
|8 Dralthi destroyed
|-
|}


===Act Two===
===Act Two===


===Act Three===
===Act Three===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Terran Confederation
! Empire of Kilrah
|-
!colspan="3"|Strength
|-
|4 CF-105 Scimitar medium fighters<br>1 Shuttle
|12 Dioscuri Dralthi medium fighters
|-
!colspan="3"|Losses
|-
|
|command and control installation destroyed
|-
|}


==Characters==
==Characters==
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<gallery mode="nolines">
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x03-Tolwyn.png|Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn
Image:1x05-Tolwyn.png|Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn
Image:1x03-Maverick.png|2nd Lt. Christopher "Maverick" Blair
Image:1x05-Maverick.png|2nd Lt. Christopher "Maverick" Blair
Image:1x03-Archer.png|2nd Lt. Gwen "Archer" Bowman
Image:1x05-Archer.png|2nd Lt. Gwen "Archer" Bowman
Image:1x03-Maniac.png|2nd Lt. Todd "Maniac" Marshall
Image:1x05-Maniac.png|2nd Lt. Todd "Maniac" Marshall
Image:1x03-Payback.png|2nd Lt. Lindsay "Payback" Price
Image:1x05-Grunt.png|2nd Lt. Hector "Grunt" Paz
Image:1x03-Hyena.png|2nd Lt. Yulan "Hyena" Chang
Image:1x05-DioscuriLeader.png|Dioscuri Chieftan
Image:1x03-Blizzard.png|2nd Lt. Alan "Blizzard" Getz
Image:1x05-KilrathiCommander.png|Kilrathi Commander
Image:1x03-Maya.png|Tech Specialist Maya McEaddens
Image:1x05-KilrathiSensorOperator.png|Kilrathi Sensor Operator
Image:1x03-Guthrig.png|Doctor Guthrig Andropolos
Image:1x05-KilrathiSoldier.png|Kilrathi Soldier
Image:1x03-Sensor-Tech.png|Sensor Tech
Image:1x05-KilrathiSoldier2.png|Kilrathi Soldier
Image:1x03-Communications-Tech.png|Communications Tech
Image:1x03-MP.png|Head Security Guard
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery mode="nolines">
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-1.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-BridgeCrew.png|Tiger's Claw Bridge Crew (5)
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-2.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-HyenaandPayback.png|2nd Lt. Lindsay "Payback" Price & 2nd Lt. Yulan "Hyena" Chang
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-3.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-GuardsAndMedic.png|Guards (3) and Medic
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-4.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-Medics.png|Medics
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-5.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-DioscuriChild.png|Dioscuri Child
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-6.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-DioscuriPilot.png|Dioscuri Pilot
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-7.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-DioscuriPriest.png|Dioscuri Priest (left)
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-8.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-Dioscuri1.png|Dioscuri Raiding Party
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-9.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-Dioscuri2-4.png|Dioscuri Raiding Party (3)
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-10.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-Dioscuri5.png|Dioscuri Raiding Party
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-11.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-Dioscuri6-7.png|Dioscuri Raiding Party (2)
Image:1x03-Ground-Crews-12.png|Tiger's Claw Ground Crews
Image:1x05-Dioscuri8.png|Dioscuri Temple Guard
Image:1x03-Security-Guards.png|Tiger's Claw Security Guards (3)
Image:1x05-Dioscuri9.png|Dioscuri Search Party
Image:1x03-PaybackFantasyCat.png|Payback's Fantasy Kilrathi
Image:1x05-Dioscuri10-14.png|Dioscuri Search Party (5)
Image:1x03-MaverickFantasyCats.png|Maverick's Fantasy Kilrathi (3)
Image:1x05-Dioscuri15-16.png|Dioscuri Torch Bearers (2)
Image:1x05-Dioscuri17-19.png|Dioscuri Ceremony Attendees (3)
Image:1x05-Dioscuri20-21.png|Dioscuri Musicians (2)
Image:1x05-PrinceThrakhath.png|Prince Thrakhath nar Kiranka
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_2_(Green_1).png|Kilrathi Soldier
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_4-5_(Yellow_1_and_Baldo).png|Kilrathi Soldier (right)
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_6_(Green_2).png|Kilrathi Soldier
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_7_(Gray).png|Kilrathi Soldier
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_8-10.png|Kilrathi Soldier (3, right)
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_11_(Tangerine_2).png|Kilrathi Soldier
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_12_(Orange_2).png|Kilrathi Soldier
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_13_(Red).png|Kilrathi Soldier (center)
Image:Episode_04_-_Soldier_14-15_Yellow_2,_Green_3).png|Kilrathi Soldiers (2)
Image:1x05-AlienSkulls1.png|Alien Skulls (3)
Image:1x05-AlienSkulls2.png|Alien Skulls (3)
Image:1x05-AlienSkulls3.png|Alien Skulls (2)
</gallery>
 
==Kill Board==
 
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Pilot
! Sorties
! Kills
! Status
|-
!Maniac
|7
|8 (1 partial)
|Active
|-
!Maverick
|6
|6 (1 partial)
|Active
|-
!Grunt
|3
|3
|Active
|-
!Payback
|6
|2
|Active
|-
!Archer
|5
|1
|Active
|-
!Blizzard
|2
|1
|KIA
|-
!Hyena
|3
|0
|Active
|-
!Easy
|1
|0
|Active
|-
!Jazzman
|1
|0
|Active
|-
!Viking
|1
|0
|Retired
|-
|}
 
==Locations==
 
===Tiger's Claw===
 
[[File:1x05-TigersClaw.png|frameless]]
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x05-BriefingRoom.png|Briefing Room
Image:1x05-Hangar.png|Hangar
Image:1x05-Bridge.png|Bridge
Image:1x05-ObservationDeck.png|Observation Deck
</gallery>
 
===Dioscuri 2===
 
[[File:1x05-Dioscuri2.png|frameless]]
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x05-Orbit.png|Environs
Image:1x05-Dioscuri2Sky.png|Sky
Image:1x05-Canyon.png|Canyon
Image:1x05-CrashSite.png|Crash Site
Image:1x05-City.png|City
Image:1x05-Temple.png|Temple
Image:1x05-MountainPath.png|Mountain Path
Image:1x05-KilrathiBase.png|Kilrathi Base
Image:1x05-DralthiCrashSite.png|Dralthi Crash Site
</gallery>
 
===Cockpits===
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x05-ScimitarCockpit.png|Scimitar
</gallery>
 
==Fauna==
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x05-EggWeirdo.png|Discurian Ovizard
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery mode="nolines">
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x03-Scimitar.png|[[CF-105 Scimitar]]
Image:1x05-Scimitar.png|[[CF-105 Scimitar]]
Image:1x03-Epee.png|[[F-54 Epee]]
Image:1x05-Shuttle.png|[[Shuttle]]
Image:1x03-Broadsword.png|[[CF-117 Broadsword]]
 
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery mode="nolines">
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x03-Bengal.png|[[Bengal]]
Image:1x05-Bengal.png|[[Bengal]]
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery mode="nolines">
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x03-Grikath.png|[[Grikath]]
Image:1x05-JumpBuoy.png|[[Jump Buoy]]
Image:1x05-Dralthi.png|[[Dralthi]]
</gallery>
 
==Vehicles==
 
===Terran Confederation===
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x05-ScimitarEjectionSeat.png|Scimitar Ejection Pod
</gallery>
</gallery>


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<gallery mode="nolines">
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x03-Pistol.png|Pistol
Image:1x05-ConfedPistol.png|Pistol
Image:1x03_-_Confed_Rifle.png|Rifle
Image:1x05-ConfedShotgun.png|Shotgun
</gallery>
 
===Empire of Kilrah===
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x05-KilrathiRifles.png|Rifle
</gallery>
 
===Dioscuri===
 
<gallery mode="nolines">
Image:1x05-DioscuriAxe.png|Axe
Image:1x05-DioscuriCeremonialAxe.png|Ceremonial Axe
Image:1x05-DioscuriBolas.png|Bolas
Image:1x05-DioscuriClub.png|Club
Image:1x05-DioscuriSpear.png|Spear
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
<LI> Lords of the Sky was the last of the first block of consecutive episodes to air. It was followed by a rerun of Red and Blue the next week on October 26th, 1996.


==Animation Errors==
==Animation Errors==
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===Act One===
===Act One===


====SCENE - Briefing Room====
====SCENE - Briefing Room====


'''Tolwyn''': Pay special attention to your drift indicators. These binary stars generate a complex gravitational field. There are no planets... the gravity has pulled them apart before they can form. Now your mission is to scout the asteroid belt. You'll divide into two patrols lead by cadets Blair and Getz.
'''Tolwyn''': The Dioscuri System, gentlemen. Seven planets orbiting a G-type star. Dioscuri-2 is inhabited, a primitive humanoid civilization. Too primitive to comprehend space travel or the existence of other inhabited worlds. Avoid all contaminating contact. That's what the textbook says. Now here's what I say: I want a close recon of that planet. There's already been more Kilrathi activity in this star sector than anyone expected. If the Kilrathi have set foot there, I want to see a picture of the paw print.


'''Maverick''': Thank you, sir.
'''Maverick''': Sir, I thought Archer... uh, I mean Cadet Bowman was supposed to be a part of this flight.


'''Blizzard''': Sir.  
'''Tolwyn''': At her request, Bowman is on reserve status, temporarily excused duty. Dismissed.


'''Tolwyn''': You launch in one hour. Watch out for flying rocks. Dismissed.
'''Maverick, Grunt and Maniac''': Yes, sir!




====SCENE - Ready Room====
====SCENE - Dioscuri 2 Environs====


'''Payback''': With all of space to choose from, Tolwyn can really choose some nasty asteroids for his training exercises. 'Watch out for flying rocks.' (grunts) Man, I hate asteroids.
'''Maniac''': Okay boys, you heard the old man, let's dip down near the surface and do a atmospheric flyover. If we split up we can make a wide sweep.


'''Archer''': Ah, the old man's got his reasons. The Kilrathi won't always let you pick where you want to fight. We need to practice.
'''Maverick''': Uh, are you sure you want to do that? We're already short one pilot without Archer. If the Kilrathi are down there we'll each be caught without a wingman.


'''Payback''': So we play hide and seek in the asteroids. I just want one clear shot at a furball capship.
'''Maniac''': (laughs) Ooh, scary. What's the matter, Maverick, you afraid of the big cats? Don't worry, if you can't handle it I'll come save you.


'''Blizzard''': Archer, I want you to fly wing with me.
'''Maverick''': Hey, recommended procedure when approaching an unsecured planet...


'''Archer''': Uh, sure Blizzard.
'''Maniac''': Uh, uh (fake static) Uh, come again Maverick (fake static) didn't copy. Uh (fake static) Your transmission's breaking up


'''Blizzard''': Good.
'''Maverick''': Suit yourself, Maniac.  


'''Payback''': That's the most I've heard Blizzard say since he joined the Academy. I think he likes you.
'''Maniac''': Heh, yeah.


'''Archer''': (sighs) No way. He'd have to have emotions for that. And they'd get in the way of his flying. (laughs)


'''Payback''': (laughs)
====SCENE - Dioscuri 2====


'''Maverick''': What's the joke?
'''Maverick''': Atmospheric hydrocarbon normal. No electromag radiation. (laughs) Nothing big on infrared excet some volcanic activity. Woah! Whoever it is, they don't mess around. Maniac, Grunt, I'm under attack, fighters coming up from the planet's surface, dozens of them. Missile launch! (groans) Way too close. Some primitive planet! Come on, baby! Get out of here! (screams) Come on! Bucket of bolts, respond! Respond! Oh Maniac, I told you so. Maverick to Maniac, I have abandoned ship. Activating pod tracking transmitter. You got me into this man,  now get me out of here.


'''Payback''': (laughs) Trust me, you don't want to know.
'''Maniac''': Alright sit tight Maverick, we've linked up and are on our way. Cavalry's coming.


'''Maverick''': Watch your back. One on one these guys are no match for a Scimitar but there's a lot of them.


====SCENE - Elevator====
'''Maniac''': Well, you just sit back and watch a real pilot work. Woah, man, Maverick wasn't kidding. We're going to have to punch our way through.


'''Guthrig''': (clears throat) I'm on my way to the hangar deck to jog. Even a psychiatrist can appreciate the value of exercise.
'''Grunt''': Understood.


'''Maverick''': I thought it might be something like that. Well, we've got a training mission to fly.  
'''Maniac''': Grunt! See if you can draw some of these guys off.


'''Guthrig''': I see. I believe numerous banter is useful in relieving pre-flight tension.
'''Grunt''': Roger, on my way.


'''Blizzard''': I'm never tense.
'''Maniac''': (grunts) Just a little more. Woo hoo! Not bad, hot shot... but I'm the best.  
 
'''Archer''': That's why we call him Blizzard... he's always frosty.
 
'''Guthrig''': I see.
 
 
====SCENE - Flight Deck====
 
'''Maverick''': Hey Maniac, that's my ride.
 
'''Maniac''': I was just looking out for you, hotshot. Asking, uh, McEadance here if there was a way to boost your shields. There's an awful lot of rocks out here.
 
'''Maverick''': Yeah, I'll prep my own fighter.
 
'''Maya''': No, you'll watch me do it.
 
'''Maverick''': Well, sure Maya, that's what I meant. What was that?
 
'''Maniac''': We were hit by something, genius. Probably an asteroid.
 
'''Maya''': That was a missile impact. Felt like the n umber six shield to me.
 
'''Tolwyn''': Condition red. We are under attack. All pilots to your fighters. Repeat, this is not a drill.
 
'''Archer''': (groans) Hey! Hold it, Maniac!
 
'''Maniac''': Sorry Archer, no time to talk.




====SCENE - Space====
====SCENE - Space====


'''Maverick''': Break, break! He's not even trying to pull out.
'''Grunt''': So long, losers.


'''Blizzard''': Stay with me, Payback.


'''Payback''': I'm on your wing, Blizzard.
====SCENE - Crash Site====


'''Blizzard''': Arming energy guns.
'''Maniac''': Maverick! Maverick? You aren't Maverick! Oh man, I hate it on the ground.


'''Payback''': This furball's not stopping.
'''Dioscuri''': (yelling)


'''Blizzard''': Fire.
'''Maniac''': Ugh! Okay. Uncle.


'''Payback''': His shields held, break right. N ow!


'''Maniac''': Alright, you faced the rest, now face the best. Hey! Uh. Oh no, my missiles weren't prepped (scream)
====SCENE - Dioscuri Camp====


'''Maverick''': I'm on his six.  
'''Maniac''': You might have warned me.


'''Maniac''': Get out of there, Maverick.
'''Maverick''': Hey, I never had a chance, they pulled me out as soon as the pod touched down.


'''Maverick''': You had your chance, Maniac. This one's mine. Woah!
'''Maniac''': if you were half the pilot I am you wouldn't have gotten us in this mess.


'''Maverick''': (groans) Well if you hadn't split us up I would've had a wingman back there.


====SCENE - Bridge====
'''Maniac''': Oh, it's a poor workman who blames his tools.


'''Tolwyn''': Any more contacts?
'''Maverick''': Oh, I hate it when you say that.


'''Sensor Tech''': No sir. Astral flare. It's off the scale! Our shields are holding.


'''Tolwyn''': What about the fighters? Their shields are a lot weaker than ours.
====SCENE - Dioscuri City====


'''Maverick''': I don't know about you, Maniac, but this place gives me the creeps.


====SCENE - Space====
'''Maniac''': You know, we could be in real trouble when we get out of here. The Confederation probably considers getting captured to be a cultural contamination.


'''Maverick''': (screams)
'''Maverick''': I think they've already been contaminated. Take a look at that statue. That's Prince Thrakhath.
 
'''Maniac''': (screams)
 
'''Payback''': (screams)
 
'''Blizzard''': (screams)


===Act Two===
===Act Two===


====SCENE - Space====
====SCENE - Space====


Blizzard: Control.
'''Grunt''': I've lost the ships and I've lost all contact with both Maverick and Maniac.  


'''Tolwyn''': Understood. Hold your position. We'll vectoring a flight of Scimitars to Dioscuri 2 to help with the rescue, but it'll be a few hours before they can get there. Do not, repeat, do not attempt a solo rescue.


====SCENE - Tiger's Claw Bridge====
'''Grunt''': Yes sir, Grunt out. The Marines had one rule when I was with them at Repleetah: nobody gets left behind.


Tolwyn: Get those ships aboard, now.


Communications Tech: Hangar deck, landing status code one. Stand by for emergency landing.
====SCENE - Crash Site====


'''Grunt''': (groans) And I thought I was through with all that behind enemy lines crud when I transferred out of the marines.


====SCENE - Tiger's Claw Hangar====
'''Dioscuri''': (yelling)


Archer: C'mon guys, make it back. Make it back.
'''Grunt''': (cheering) Don't mess with the marines.




====SCENE - Space====
====SCENE - Dioscuri City====


Flight Control: That's it Blizzard. Pitch down a couple of degrees so you can see the hangar.  
'''Maniac''': They could at least let us stand up. I think my feet are getting numb.


Blizzard: I... I can see it.
'''Maverick''': Yeah, like your head.


Flight Control: Good job, line up on the markers.
'''Maniac''': Oh hah hah. Ow.


Blizzard: Got to... take it... in...
'''Maverick''': I've still got the personal transponder from the ejection pod. The rescue flight will be able to hone in on it.


Flight Control: You're coming in too fast! Too wide! Too wide! Abort! Abort!
'''Maniac''': Well turn it on, Grunt can track it, he'll get us out of here.


'''Maverick''': Oh, it's in my pocket.


====SCENE - Flight Deck====
'''Maniac''': (groans) If I wasn't tied up.


Archer: Blizzard! I got you Blizzard! (grunts)
'''Maverick''': quiet! Look! It's okay, we won't hurt you.


Blizzard: (groans)
'''Maniac''': How can we, tied up like this?


Archer: You're safe now! You're okay.
'''Maverick''': Oh, now look what you did! What, is that your goal, to get this whole planet ticked off at us?


Blizzard: I knew... it would be you... Gwen...
'''Maniac''': Oh hey, what did I do? I was just, you know...


Archer: Medic! I need a medic here!
'''Chieftain''': Do you hear the drums? It mourns for the riders of the chariots that fly. Many will not return.


'''Maniac''': (laughs) Hey, you bite, we bite back.


====SCENE - Sickbay====
'''Maverick''': We were only defending ourselves. We didn't expect you to have fighters like that.


Tolwyn: It seems the larger star intermittently draws energy from the smaller one, creating an energy surge between them. You four were just unlucky, in the wrong place at teh wrong time. However, you've all been medically cleared for duty. So, on your feet! Everyone but Marshall, dismissed. Look, I understand you were flying Archer's fighter.
'''Chieftain''': The lords of the sky gave us the flying chariots to protect ourselves from the lords of darkness.


Marshall: Whatever she said, it's a lie. She's been jealous of me from the minute we joined the Academy.
'''Maniac''': Look, we're the lords of the sky. Those things are the lords of darkness.


Tolwyn: I was going to commend your initiative, Cadet.
'''Maverick''': No, we're not lords of anything. We're beings like you, only from other worlds. The ones that gave you the fighters, or chariots, we're at war with them. They said they were the lords of the sky to trick you. That's the difference between us and the Kilrathi, they lie to you, we tell the truth.


Maniac: Ah, sure. Thank you, sir.
'''Chieftain''': The mouths of the dark lords... are a well of lies! You will be sacrificed to the Llords of the sky


Tolwyn: You're dismissed.
'''Maniac''': Great job, Maverick, you sure convinced him.




====SCENE - Hallway====
====SCENE - Dioscuri Temple====


Maniac: Archer's turned Tolwyn against me.
'''Grunt''': (groans) Now I remember why I left the infantry. (grunts)


'''Chieftan''': Oh lords of the sky, accept these offerings, your sworn enemies. Feast on their spirits and grow strong.


====SCENE - Blizzard's Quarters====
'''Maverick''': Maniac, I want to apologize. You know, for getting you killed.


Blizzard: (grunts) Must regain control. (grunts) Must regain control. (groans)
'''Maniac''': Ah, it's my fault, Maverick. You were my wingman, we should've stuck together.


Archer: Blizzard? What are you doing in the dark?
'''Maniac''': Pretty high tech ceremony these guys put on.


Blizzard: Uh, nothing. I'm glad you came. Uh, I... I want to thank you for pulling me out of that.
'''Maverick''': Yeah, Kilrathi high tech!


Archer: Forget it, I would've done the same for any pilot in trouble.
===Act Three===
 
Blizzard: Oh. I thought it was because you knew.
 
Archer: Knew what?
 
Blizzard: That I... know I... lve you.
 
Archer: You, what? Oh, did Payback put you up to this? Oh, wait until I get my hands on her.
 
Blizzard: No, I've loved you since the first minute I saw you, Gwen.
 
Archer: You, you really mean...?
 
Blizzard: I want you to have this.
 
Archer: Blizzard, you know I can't accept that.
 
 
====SCENE - Hallway====
 
Archer: Did you see which way Blizzard went?
 
Maniac: Why? You want to rat him out too?
 
 
====SCENE - Guthrig's Office====
 
Archer: I'm kind of worried something strange is going on with Blizzard. He said he well, he said that he was in love with me.
 
Guthrig: I see. How did you feel when he said that?
 
Archer: It was scary. I mean this is a guy who's always in control, like nothing could ever touch him. And suddenly he's all emotional.
 
Guthrig: Does it frighten you to think someone might be in love with you?


Archer: This isn't about me, it's Blizzard. And there's something weird about Maniac, t oo, the way he's been watching me and...
====SCENE - Dioscuri Temple====


Guthrig: Do you think Maniac's in love with you too?
'''Commander''': Great Shaman, the lords of the sky are pleased with these noble offerings. Yes, very pleased. Now go, leave us to accept your offerings.


Archer: Will you just listen to me?
'''Maniac''': Uh, pardon my curiosity but what are you going to do with us?


'''Commander''': The Dioscurians believe we are going to devour you. The reality will not be that present.


====SCENE - Ready Room====
'''Maverick''': The Kilrathi mock Sivar by pretending to be lords of the sky.


Kilrathi: We've got your family. We'll get yoo, too.
'''Commander''': Sivar is exalted when the Kilrathi trick their enemies.


Payback: (gasps)
'''Maverick''': (grunts)


Kilrathi: (growls)
'''Commander''': Look what we have done with this planet. With a mere handful of warriors we control it. We've armed the primitives with our discarded weapons and turned this planet against the Confederation.


Hyena: Payback! Stop! Stop! What are you, nuts or something?
'''Maverick''': What if they turn those fighters against you?


Payback: Where's the cat? You know, the Kilrathi? Where, where is he?
'''Commander''': This mountain is taboo, forbidden. The primitives are afraid to fly near it. And if they do fight us, the ships won't fly without enabling codes which we transmit. (laughs) You see, we are truly lords of the sky. If you would be so kind as to carry the offerings. The food is simple here, but sufficient.


Hyena: You are nuts. Look, if this is your idea of a joke, get a sense of humor before you try another one, okay?
'''Maniac''': Hah, carry it yourself. And I hope you hock up a furball when you eat it.


'''Maverick''': Uh, Maniac, this isn't the time.


====SCENE - Maverick's Quarters====
'''Maniac''': Sure, heh, why not. Maybe I got a future in food services.


Maverick: And the Kilrathi attacked without any thought of their own survival. How can we hope to beat them? They're so willing to sacrifice themselves! What if we're not good enough? What if I'm not brave enough? Come in. What is it, Payback? What's wrong?
'''Commander''': Hmm. For the moment you seemed to have the heart of a Kilrathi.


The Kilrathi. They're aboard the ship.


What? The Kilrathi? Have you told Commodore Tolwyn?
====SCENE - Mountain Path====


Payback: I can't. If the Kilrathi found out, they'd get me. Just like they got my family.
'''Maniac''': (groans) Remind me never to fly with you again. Ow!


'''Soldier''': On your feet, Terran.


====SCENE - Bridge====
'''Grunt''': Stay down!


Maverick: Payback was right! And now Tolwyn's gone over to them.
'''Soldier #1''': (grunts)


Archer: Sir, this may sound strange but I think that astral flare did something to the four pilots who were outside when we were hit. Affected their minds somehow.
'''Soldier #2''': (screams)


Tolwyn: Really, Cadet Bowman. Maybe this has something to with Cadet Marshall taking your ship.
'''Grunt''': (grunts) Come on, move it!


Archer: Sir, what are you...
'''Commander''': I want them alive.  


Guthrig: Uh, Bowman told me the electrical systems on those fighters were completely scambled. Technical section should've told me. The human mind is the most delicate electrical instrument of all.
'''Maverick''': We won't be able to outrun them, the Kilrathi are born hunters.


Tolwyn: Are you saying their brains have been scrambled.
'''Grunt''': Yeah, well I'm no bunny rabbit.  


Hyena: Uh, Payback, I mean Cadet Price, attacked me, sir. Like she thought I was a furball.
'''Soldier #1''': (scream)


Guthrig: Psycho-electrical derangement could cause hallucinations that would explain the Kilrathi's suicidal attack.
'''Commander''': Fall back to the mountain top. The hunting karrigle has more than one talon in which to catch its prey.


Tolwyn: The Kilrathi don't need explanations.
'''Grunt''': Looks like they're pulling back. Maybe we can reach the fighters. Mine's in the canyon not too far from Maniac's.


Guthrig: Even the Kilrathi don't throw their lives away. They should've known their attack was futile. If they were in their right mind. Their judgement may have been impaired by exposure to a previous energy flare.  
'''Maverick''': No, that's no good. We've got to knock out the transmitter that sends the enabling code to the Dioscurians or the rescue team will fly right into an ambush. There's not much time.


Tolwyn: Order Cadets Blair, Marshall, Price and Getz to the bridge immediately.
'''Maniac''': Well I say we join the marines.


Communications Tech: Yes, sir. Cadets Blair, Marshall, Price and Getz report to the bridge immediately.


====SCENE - Kilrathi Base====


====SCENE - Hallway====
'''Commander''': The Terrans must have reached their ships by now. Shoot them down as soon as they left off.


Communications Tech: Cadets Blair, Marshall, Price and Getz report to the bridge immediately.
'''Sensor Operator''': Three contacts coming in from space.


Maverick: They're on to us. Maniac and Blizzard are the only ones we can trust.
'''Commander''': More Terrans. Transmit the enabling codes. Our Dioscurian friends can handle them.  


Blizzard: Gwen, open the door. You've got to help me.


Communications Tech: Cadets Blair, Marshall, Price and Getz report to the bridge immediately.
====SCENE - Dioscuri 2====


Blizzard: Please, they're after me. You've got to help.
'''Archer''': Grunt, do you copy? Come on Grunt, answer me. Look sharp, we've got company. Lock on targets and prepare to fire on my signal. Proximity bursts only. No casualties unless we have to.




====SCENE - Archer's Quarters====
====SCENE - Kilrathi Base====


Blizzard: I, I... don't know what to do, Gwen. I'm scared. I always knew before. It's not me. I'm not me.
'''Commander''': We're under attack, reinforce the perimeter.  


Archer: It is you, Alan. It's the real you. The one you've tried to hide all your life. You're afraid of yourself, of your feelings. Of the things that make you real. How could I ever care for someone that wasn't real?
'''Grunt''': Man, we could use some air support.


Head of Security: Hold it right there. Even a rookie like you should know the crew's quarters are wired for security. Say, you're one of those cadets they're looking for. Crew level D, Security to bridge;
'''Maverick''': Wait, my transponder! (grunts)


Maniac: Move it, we gotta get out of here.


====SCENE - Dioscuri 2====


====SCENE - Hallway====
'''Archer''': A transponder signal, yes! Way to go Maverick! Payback, Hyena,
hold off those fighters. I'm going down for a closer look.


Maverick: Maniac, Blizzard! They're after us. We've got to find a safe place to hide.


Communications Tech: Cadets Blair, Marshall, Price and Getz report to the bridge immediately.
====SCENE - Kilrathi Base====


Maniac: I know a place.
'''Sensor Operator''': One of the Terran fighters is approaching. Target lock confirmed.


'''Archer''': Woah, too close. Can't evade.


====SCENE - Cargo Bay====
'''Grunt''': One... shot.


Tolwyn: This is a direct order. Cadets Blair, Marshall, Price and Getz contact the bridge immediately.
'''Archer''': I have to do it. I have to.


Payback: The Kilrathi have got the whole ship.
'''Maniac''': Hey Grunt! How'd it feel to be a ground pounder again?


Maverick: Even Tolwyn's gone over to them. I saw three Kilrathi on the bridge.
'''Grunt''': I think I'll stick to flying. But for a couple of pampered fighter jocks, you two made pretty good marines. Uh but don't ever call me a ground pounder again okay.


Maniac: Archer's in on it, too. I've been watching her. She sabotaged my weapons systems so they wouldn't fire.
'''Maverick''': (laughs) You rest up, the wing needs you.


Blizzard: No, not Archer.


Maverick: We're the only ones left.
====SCENE - Dioscuri City====


Blizzard: What are we going to do?
'''Maverick''': Forget the lords of the sky and the chariots that fly. Return to your old ways. The Confederation will watch over your planet. If the Kilrathi return, so will we. Uh, anything else I should say, Maniac?


Maverick: We take the Broadsword bombers, they're jump capable. We can escape to another system.
'''Maniac''': Tell 'em... (laughs) the real lords of the sky have spoken! (laughs)


Payback: No, Broadswords are too slow. Tolwyn'll scramble fighters. They'll get us before we can even reach the jump node.
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Maniac: Not if we destroy the Tiger's Claw. The Broadswords have enough firepower.
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Blizzard: It's our only chance.
 
Maverick: Let's do it.
 
===Act Three===

Latest revision as of 15:28, 6 July 2020

Lords of the Sky is the fifth episode of Wing Commander Academy aired and the fourth produced.


Lords of the Sky
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Episode Number 1x05
Production Code 74704
Story Mark Edens
Writer(s) Matthew Edens
Air Date October 19, 1996
Run Time 20m54s
Animation Studio Koko
Theme Version 2
Previous Word of Honor
Next Chain of Command



Summary

Act One

Terran Confederation Empire of Kilrah
Strength
3 CF-105 Scimitar medium fighters 34 Dioscuri Dralthi medium fighters
Losses
1 Scimitar destroyed 8 Dralthi destroyed

Act Two

Act Three

Terran Confederation Empire of Kilrah
Strength
4 CF-105 Scimitar medium fighters
1 Shuttle 		12 Dioscuri Dralthi medium fighters
Losses
command and control installation destroyed

Characters

Speaking

  • Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn

    Commodore Geoffrey Tolwyn

  • 2nd Lt. Christopher "Maverick" Blair

    2nd Lt. Christopher "Maverick" Blair

  • 2nd Lt. Gwen "Archer" Bowman

    2nd Lt. Gwen "Archer" Bowman

  • 2nd Lt. Todd "Maniac" Marshall

    2nd Lt. Todd "Maniac" Marshall

  • 2nd Lt. Hector "Grunt" Paz

    2nd Lt. Hector "Grunt" Paz

  • Dioscuri Chieftan

    Dioscuri Chieftan

  • Kilrathi Commander

    Kilrathi Commander

  • Kilrathi Sensor Operator

    Kilrathi Sensor Operator

  • Kilrathi Soldier

    Kilrathi Soldier

  • Kilrathi Soldier

    Kilrathi Soldier

Nonspeaking

  • Tiger's Claw Bridge Crew (5)

    Tiger's Claw Bridge Crew (5)

  • 2nd Lt. Lindsay "Payback" Price & 2nd Lt. Yulan "Hyena" Chang

    2nd Lt. Lindsay "Payback" Price & 2nd Lt. Yulan "Hyena" Chang

  • Guards (3) and Medic

    Guards (3) and Medic

  • Medics

    Medics

  • Dioscuri Child

    Dioscuri Child

  • Dioscuri Pilot

    Dioscuri Pilot

  • Dioscuri Priest (left)

    Dioscuri Priest (left)

  • Dioscuri Raiding Party

    Dioscuri Raiding Party

  • Dioscuri Raiding Party (3)

    Dioscuri Raiding Party (3)

  • Dioscuri Raiding Party

    Dioscuri Raiding Party

  • Dioscuri Raiding Party (2)

    Dioscuri Raiding Party (2)

  • Dioscuri Temple Guard

    Dioscuri Temple Guard

  • Dioscuri Search Party

    Dioscuri Search Party

  • Dioscuri Search Party (5)

    Dioscuri Search Party (5)

  • Dioscuri Torch Bearers (2)

    Dioscuri Torch Bearers (2)

  • Dioscuri Ceremony Attendees (3)

    Dioscuri Ceremony Attendees (3)

  • Dioscuri Musicians (2)

    Dioscuri Musicians (2)

  • Prince Thrakhath nar Kiranka

    Prince Thrakhath nar Kiranka

  • Kilrathi Soldier

    Kilrathi Soldier

  • Kilrathi Soldier (right)

    Kilrathi Soldier (right)

  • Kilrathi Soldier

    Kilrathi Soldier

  • Kilrathi Soldier

    Kilrathi Soldier

  • Kilrathi Soldier (3, right)

    Kilrathi Soldier (3, right)

  • Kilrathi Soldier

    Kilrathi Soldier

  • Kilrathi Soldier

    Kilrathi Soldier

  • Kilrathi Soldier (center)

    Kilrathi Soldier (center)

  • Kilrathi Soldiers (2)

    Kilrathi Soldiers (2)

  • Alien Skulls (3)

    Alien Skulls (3)

  • Alien Skulls (3)

    Alien Skulls (3)

  • Alien Skulls (2)

    Alien Skulls (2)

Kill Board

Pilot Sorties Kills Status
Maniac 7 8 (1 partial) Active
Maverick 6 6 (1 partial) Active
Grunt 3 3 Active
Payback 6 2 Active
Archer 5 1 Active
Blizzard 2 1 KIA
Hyena 3 0 Active
Easy 1 0 Active
Jazzman 1 0 Active
Viking 1 0 Retired

Locations

Tiger's Claw

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  • Briefing Room

    Briefing Room

  • Hangar

    Hangar

  • Bridge

    Bridge

  • Observation Deck

    Observation Deck

Dioscuri 2

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  • Environs

    Environs

  • Sky

    Sky

  • Canyon

    Canyon

  • Crash Site

    Crash Site

  • City

    City

  • Temple

    Temple

  • Mountain Path

    Mountain Path

  • Kilrathi Base

    Kilrathi Base

  • Dralthi Crash Site

    Dralthi Crash Site

Cockpits

  • Scimitar

    Scimitar

Fauna

  • Discurian Ovizard

    Discurian Ovizard

Ships

Terran Confederation

Fighters

Capital Ships

Empire of Kilrah

Fighters

Vehicles

Terran Confederation

  • Scimitar Ejection Pod

    Scimitar Ejection Pod

Small Arms

Terran Confederation

  • Pistol

    Pistol

  • Shotgun

    Shotgun

Empire of Kilrah

  • Rifle

    Rifle

Dioscuri

  • Axe

    Axe

  • Ceremonial Axe

    Ceremonial Axe

  • Bolas

    Bolas

  • Club

    Club

  • Spear

    Spear

Trivia

  • Lords of the Sky was the last of the first block of consecutive episodes to air. It was followed by a rerun of Red and Blue the next week on October 26th, 1996.

    Animation Errors

    Credits

    Role Name
    Story by Mark Edens
    Written by Matthew Edens
    Producer Larry Latham
    Executive Story Editors Mark Edens
    Michael Edens
    Executive Consultant Ralph Sanchez
    Executive Story Consultants Richard Hilleman
    Adam Foshko
    Starring Mark Hamill (Maverick)
    Tom Wilson (Maniac)
    Malcolm McDowell (Tolwyn)
    Dana Delany (Archer)
    Also Starring Pat Fraley (Grunt)
    Ron Perlman (Kilrathi)
    Music by Alexander Van Bubenheim
    Voice Direction and Casting Susan Blu
    Pre-Production Sound by Screenmusic Studios, Inc.
    Pre-Production Sound Mixer Pete Elia
    Recording Assistant Mark Caballero
    Storyboards Ian Freedman
    Sean Bishop
    Bob Smith
    Storyboard Cleanup Judy Nielson
    Timing Directors John Cataldi
    Donna Mouliot
    Max Becraft
    Carole Beers
    Character Design Larry Latham
    Tim Eldred
    Prop Design Lee Go
    Background Design Derek Carter
    Background Color Key Kathryn Yelsa
    Computer Color Key Cynthia McIntosh
    Studio Production Manager Alex Johns
    Production Manager Patty Jausoro
    Production Coordinator Estrella Capin
    Production Assistants Aaron Justman
    Scott Huml
    Manuel Cano
    Monte Alexander
    Junior Gonzalez
    Danik Thomas
    Executive in Charge of Post Production Barbara Beck
    Editors Jay Bixsen
    Paul D. Calder
    Assistant Editor Michael Trueba
    Track Reading Glenwood Editorial
    Negative Cutting Executive Cutting
    Post Production Video Unitel Video, Hollywood
    Post Production Sound West Productions Inc.
    Supervising Sound Editor Rick Hinson
    Re-Recording Mixers John Boyd
    Stuart Calderon
    Overseas Animation Studio Koko Entertainment Co., Ltd.
    Produced in Association with USA Network

    Transcript

    Act One

    SCENE - Briefing Room

    Tolwyn: The Dioscuri System, gentlemen. Seven planets orbiting a G-type star. Dioscuri-2 is inhabited, a primitive humanoid civilization. Too primitive to comprehend space travel or the existence of other inhabited worlds. Avoid all contaminating contact. That's what the textbook says. Now here's what I say: I want a close recon of that planet. There's already been more Kilrathi activity in this star sector than anyone expected. If the Kilrathi have set foot there, I want to see a picture of the paw print.

    Maverick: Sir, I thought Archer... uh, I mean Cadet Bowman was supposed to be a part of this flight.

    Tolwyn: At her request, Bowman is on reserve status, temporarily excused duty. Dismissed.

    Maverick, Grunt and Maniac: Yes, sir!


    SCENE - Dioscuri 2 Environs

    Maniac: Okay boys, you heard the old man, let's dip down near the surface and do a atmospheric flyover. If we split up we can make a wide sweep.

    Maverick: Uh, are you sure you want to do that? We're already short one pilot without Archer. If the Kilrathi are down there we'll each be caught without a wingman.

    Maniac: (laughs) Ooh, scary. What's the matter, Maverick, you afraid of the big cats? Don't worry, if you can't handle it I'll come save you.

    Maverick: Hey, recommended procedure when approaching an unsecured planet...

    Maniac: Uh, uh (fake static) Uh, come again Maverick (fake static) didn't copy. Uh (fake static) Your transmission's breaking up

    Maverick: Suit yourself, Maniac.

    Maniac: Heh, yeah.


    SCENE - Dioscuri 2

    Maverick: Atmospheric hydrocarbon normal. No electromag radiation. (laughs) Nothing big on infrared excet some volcanic activity. Woah! Whoever it is, they don't mess around. Maniac, Grunt, I'm under attack, fighters coming up from the planet's surface, dozens of them. Missile launch! (groans) Way too close. Some primitive planet! Come on, baby! Get out of here! (screams) Come on! Bucket of bolts, respond! Respond! Oh Maniac, I told you so. Maverick to Maniac, I have abandoned ship. Activating pod tracking transmitter. You got me into this man, now get me out of here.

    Maniac: Alright sit tight Maverick, we've linked up and are on our way. Cavalry's coming.

    Maverick: Watch your back. One on one these guys are no match for a Scimitar but there's a lot of them.

    Maniac: Well, you just sit back and watch a real pilot work. Woah, man, Maverick wasn't kidding. We're going to have to punch our way through.

    Grunt: Understood.

    Maniac: Grunt! See if you can draw some of these guys off.

    Grunt: Roger, on my way.

    Maniac: (grunts) Just a little more. Woo hoo! Not bad, hot shot... but I'm the best.


    SCENE - Space

    Grunt: So long, losers.


    SCENE - Crash Site

    Maniac: Maverick! Maverick? You aren't Maverick! Oh man, I hate it on the ground.

    Dioscuri: (yelling)

    Maniac: Ugh! Okay. Uncle.


    SCENE - Dioscuri Camp

    Maniac: You might have warned me.

    Maverick: Hey, I never had a chance, they pulled me out as soon as the pod touched down.

    Maniac: if you were half the pilot I am you wouldn't have gotten us in this mess.

    Maverick: (groans) Well if you hadn't split us up I would've had a wingman back there.

    Maniac: Oh, it's a poor workman who blames his tools.

    Maverick: Oh, I hate it when you say that.


    SCENE - Dioscuri City

    Maverick: I don't know about you, Maniac, but this place gives me the creeps.

    Maniac: You know, we could be in real trouble when we get out of here. The Confederation probably considers getting captured to be a cultural contamination.

    Maverick: I think they've already been contaminated. Take a look at that statue. That's Prince Thrakhath.

    Act Two

    SCENE - Space

    Grunt: I've lost the ships and I've lost all contact with both Maverick and Maniac.

    Tolwyn: Understood. Hold your position. We'll vectoring a flight of Scimitars to Dioscuri 2 to help with the rescue, but it'll be a few hours before they can get there. Do not, repeat, do not attempt a solo rescue.

    Grunt: Yes sir, Grunt out. The Marines had one rule when I was with them at Repleetah: nobody gets left behind.


    SCENE - Crash Site

    Grunt: (groans) And I thought I was through with all that behind enemy lines crud when I transferred out of the marines.

    Dioscuri: (yelling)

    Grunt: (cheering) Don't mess with the marines.


    SCENE - Dioscuri City

    Maniac: They could at least let us stand up. I think my feet are getting numb.

    Maverick: Yeah, like your head.

    Maniac: Oh hah hah. Ow.

    Maverick: I've still got the personal transponder from the ejection pod. The rescue flight will be able to hone in on it.

    Maniac: Well turn it on, Grunt can track it, he'll get us out of here.

    Maverick: Oh, it's in my pocket.

    Maniac: (groans) If I wasn't tied up.

    Maverick: quiet! Look! It's okay, we won't hurt you.

    Maniac: How can we, tied up like this?

    Maverick: Oh, now look what you did! What, is that your goal, to get this whole planet ticked off at us?

    Maniac: Oh hey, what did I do? I was just, you know...

    Chieftain: Do you hear the drums? It mourns for the riders of the chariots that fly. Many will not return.

    Maniac: (laughs) Hey, you bite, we bite back.

    Maverick: We were only defending ourselves. We didn't expect you to have fighters like that.

    Chieftain: The lords of the sky gave us the flying chariots to protect ourselves from the lords of darkness.

    Maniac: Look, we're the lords of the sky. Those things are the lords of darkness.

    Maverick: No, we're not lords of anything. We're beings like you, only from other worlds. The ones that gave you the fighters, or chariots, we're at war with them. They said they were the lords of the sky to trick you. That's the difference between us and the Kilrathi, they lie to you, we tell the truth.

    Chieftain: The mouths of the dark lords... are a well of lies! You will be sacrificed to the Llords of the sky

    Maniac: Great job, Maverick, you sure convinced him.


    SCENE - Dioscuri Temple

    Grunt: (groans) Now I remember why I left the infantry. (grunts)

    Chieftan: Oh lords of the sky, accept these offerings, your sworn enemies. Feast on their spirits and grow strong.

    Maverick: Maniac, I want to apologize. You know, for getting you killed.

    Maniac: Ah, it's my fault, Maverick. You were my wingman, we should've stuck together.

    Maniac: Pretty high tech ceremony these guys put on.

    Maverick: Yeah, Kilrathi high tech!

    Act Three

    SCENE - Dioscuri Temple

    Commander: Great Shaman, the lords of the sky are pleased with these noble offerings. Yes, very pleased. Now go, leave us to accept your offerings.

    Maniac: Uh, pardon my curiosity but what are you going to do with us?

    Commander: The Dioscurians believe we are going to devour you. The reality will not be that present.

    Maverick: The Kilrathi mock Sivar by pretending to be lords of the sky.

    Commander: Sivar is exalted when the Kilrathi trick their enemies.

    Maverick: (grunts)

    Commander: Look what we have done with this planet. With a mere handful of warriors we control it. We've armed the primitives with our discarded weapons and turned this planet against the Confederation.

    Maverick: What if they turn those fighters against you?

    Commander: This mountain is taboo, forbidden. The primitives are afraid to fly near it. And if they do fight us, the ships won't fly without enabling codes which we transmit. (laughs) You see, we are truly lords of the sky. If you would be so kind as to carry the offerings. The food is simple here, but sufficient.

    Maniac: Hah, carry it yourself. And I hope you hock up a furball when you eat it.

    Maverick: Uh, Maniac, this isn't the time.

    Maniac: Sure, heh, why not. Maybe I got a future in food services.

    Commander: Hmm. For the moment you seemed to have the heart of a Kilrathi.


    SCENE - Mountain Path

    Maniac: (groans) Remind me never to fly with you again. Ow!

    Soldier: On your feet, Terran.

    Grunt: Stay down!

    Soldier #1: (grunts)

    Soldier #2: (screams)

    Grunt: (grunts) Come on, move it!

    Commander: I want them alive.

    Maverick: We won't be able to outrun them, the Kilrathi are born hunters.

    Grunt: Yeah, well I'm no bunny rabbit.

    Soldier #1: (scream)

    Commander: Fall back to the mountain top. The hunting karrigle has more than one talon in which to catch its prey.

    Grunt: Looks like they're pulling back. Maybe we can reach the fighters. Mine's in the canyon not too far from Maniac's.

    Maverick: No, that's no good. We've got to knock out the transmitter that sends the enabling code to the Dioscurians or the rescue team will fly right into an ambush. There's not much time.

    Maniac: Well I say we join the marines.


    SCENE - Kilrathi Base

    Commander: The Terrans must have reached their ships by now. Shoot them down as soon as they left off.

    Sensor Operator: Three contacts coming in from space.

    Commander: More Terrans. Transmit the enabling codes. Our Dioscurian friends can handle them.


    SCENE - Dioscuri 2

    Archer: Grunt, do you copy? Come on Grunt, answer me. Look sharp, we've got company. Lock on targets and prepare to fire on my signal. Proximity bursts only. No casualties unless we have to.


    SCENE - Kilrathi Base

    Commander: We're under attack, reinforce the perimeter.

    Grunt: Man, we could use some air support.

    Maverick: Wait, my transponder! (grunts)


    SCENE - Dioscuri 2

    Archer: A transponder signal, yes! Way to go Maverick! Payback, Hyena, hold off those fighters. I'm going down for a closer look.


    SCENE - Kilrathi Base

    Sensor Operator: One of the Terran fighters is approaching. Target lock confirmed.

    Archer: Woah, too close. Can't evade.

    Grunt: One... shot.

    Archer: I have to do it. I have to.

    Maniac: Hey Grunt! How'd it feel to be a ground pounder again?

    Grunt: I think I'll stick to flying. But for a couple of pampered fighter jocks, you two made pretty good marines. Uh but don't ever call me a ground pounder again okay.

    Maverick: (laughs) You rest up, the wing needs you.


    SCENE - Dioscuri City

    Maverick: Forget the lords of the sky and the chariots that fly. Return to your old ways. The Confederation will watch over your planet. If the Kilrathi return, so will we. Uh, anything else I should say, Maniac?

    Maniac: Tell 'em... (laughs) the real lords of the sky have spoken! (laughs)


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