Space Angel THE GLADIATORS
Transcript
00:00Last stop for another exciting adventure in outer space with Scott McCloud, Space Angel,
00:12in the story of The Gladiator.
00:19Evening star calling Starduster.
00:21Starduster, come in please.
00:23Scott, if you can hear me, please come in.
00:27This is Starduster.
00:29What's the excitement, Professor?
00:30Over.
00:31You know that asteroid crystal discovered in Vector 5?
00:34Yeah, what about it?
00:37Scott, get this.
00:39That little gem contains over 80% beryllium.
00:43What's the mass, Professor?
00:45It's one half of Earth's moon.
00:47Holy cats, what a find.
00:50It's important that we get to the asteroid before an outsider discovers this information.
00:54It's up to you, Scott.
00:56We're on our way, Professor.
00:58Out here.
01:05I feel like a lucky prospector.
01:07Uh-oh, we've got company.
01:09What is it, Taurus?
01:11Another ship headed toward our asteroid.
01:13Looks like we have a race.
01:15Hang on.
01:21Taurus, turn on the forward view scope.
01:30Aye, Skipper.
01:31I don't recognize the ship.
01:34It's not from our solar system.
01:36Andthenians.
01:37No question about it.
01:38Think we can beat them?
01:39We'll sure try.
01:41Stand by for landing.
01:42Aye, Skipper.
01:433D crystal.
01:44Point 4 gravity.
01:45Stand by.
01:46Firing retrorockets.
01:47Standby for landing.
01:52Aye, Skipper.
01:53Reading, Crystal.
01:54Point four, gravity.
01:55Standby.
01:56Firing retro rockets.
01:58Standby.
01:59Firing retro rockets.
02:28We beat them.
02:39What's our line?
02:48Standby, gang.
02:58Steady now.
03:00The hatch is opening.
03:01Look, Scott.
03:02There's the Antinian.
03:05Creatures from Earth, you are helpless.
03:08We have a protective beam surrounding you and your ship.
03:12But why?
03:13We were here first.
03:15Our galaxy law determines that this is our asteroid by right of first touchdown.
03:20Laws.
03:21Antinians have their own laws.
03:23And by the right of possession, this asteroid is ours.
03:27This matter must be arbitrated before the Interplanetary Space Council.
03:31We will settle this before the Antinian Space Advisors.
03:35They will know what to do.
03:40A force ray.
03:42I can't move.
03:47Fools.
03:48To think you could outwit an Antinian.
03:50The girl must come with me.
03:52Leave the lass alone, you monkey.
03:54If I could move, I...
03:56I couldn't reach my distempted great right.
04:01Why are you taking the girl?
04:02She can't help you.
04:03To make sure you follow us to Antinia.
04:07Skipper, we can't leave Crystal.
04:09I know.
04:11I've got the upper hand at the moment.
04:13Good.
04:14He's turned off the force ray.
04:15We'll have to follow them to us.
04:17Aye, Skipper.
04:18And if they harm that lass, they'll be sorry they ever saw this day.
04:36Should we notify the Space Council?
04:38Not while they have Crystal.
04:40No, we'll have to play by their rules for now.
04:43Well, it won't be long now.
04:45There's our destination.
05:15Stand by, Taurus.
05:35This isn't going to be easy.
05:37Careful, Skipper.
05:38You're only allowed one mistake.
06:00We made it, Skipper.
06:01I'm sure glad that's over.
06:03Me too.
06:06That belt of asteroids is what makes the Anthenians so arrogant.
06:10It's the finest defense barrier in this galaxy.
06:13Aye, Skipper.
06:14And there's their main planet.
06:16Stay ahead.
06:25Stand by for landing.
06:27We're approaching the atmosphere.
06:56According to inter-galaxy law, the first ship to touch down on an asteroid may claim it.
07:02Here, we make the law.
07:04And there's but one way to settle the dispute.
07:07War.
07:08War!
07:09War!
07:10What kind of war?
07:11You will meet our gladiators in our fighting machines.
07:15Well, now, we always enjoy a good fight.
07:19You will have a good fight, Earthling, against our champions.
07:23You will have the privilege of fighting three wars.
07:26If you win two of the three, the brilliant asteroid is yours.
07:30And if we lose?
07:32To lose is to die.
07:35This meeting is adjourned to the arena.
07:41The first war will be fought with cannon mobiles.
07:45I presume I'll have time to practice the operation of this toy.
07:50You'll get plenty of practice when the war begins.
07:53Real sports, these Anthenians.
07:55You will find Zarko, your opponent, to be a wonderful teacher.
07:59He has won a hundred such wars.
08:02And now, you will mount your machine.
08:05The first war is to be fought until one of you is unable to continue.
08:13Scott, be careful.
08:15Keep your guard up, Skipper.
08:21The gladiators will take their place on the battle lines at either end of the arena.
08:28Let the war begin.
08:31Good afternoon, fellow citizens.
08:34In the blue chariot is Zokar, champion of Anthenia, victorious in over a hundred wars.
08:40Zokar, representative of the greatest culture in the universe, the supreme planet Anthenia.
08:49Now entering the arena, the red chariot carrying the earthling Scott McCloud.
08:55This will indeed be a glorious day for Anthenia.
08:59Once again, we shall prove the superior might of our planet through the efforts of Zokar.
09:09Zokar maneuvers into position.
09:12He prepares his battle attack.
09:16There goes Zokar.
09:19Obviously warming up his cannon, citizens.
09:23No cause for alarm.
09:25I've seen him do this a hundred times.
09:28Again, Zokar maneuvers for position.
09:33The earthling obviously has weak eyes.
09:37The earthling, Zokar, he appears tricky.
09:39Observe, citizens of Anthenia, the earthling's puny efforts at battle.
09:44Kust, do you think you can make it to the Starduster without being seen?
09:48I can try.
09:49Then get going.
09:50Call the space council and see if we can get some help out here.
09:54Right, Taurus. See you later.
10:01Zokar is playing tectonic and bingo with him.
10:04Stop playing with the poor earth creature, Zokar.
10:10You're beginning to frighten him.
10:14Put him out of his misery.
10:16Zokar fires.
10:18The earthling is hit.
10:23Stay with him, skipper.
10:30Well, earthling, what can we do for you?
10:39Zokar has scored the first blow.
10:42That's it. Run, earthling.
10:46After him, Zokar.
10:48Catch the miserable insect and crush him.
10:51No guns.
11:00Your friend is stubborn.
11:02Already he has lost his weapons.
11:04We haven't lost yet.
11:06You watch.
11:09Merely a question of time.
11:13Sorry, Taurus, I didn't make it.
11:16Where did you find her?
11:18She was at Denti's.
11:20Denti's?
11:21Yes.
11:22Denti's?
11:23Yes.
11:24Denti's?
11:25Yes.
11:26Where did you find her?
11:28She was at Denti's to communicate with her galaxy.
11:31Good work, Colzar.
11:33Keep them both under guard.
11:43Citizens, now pay close attention.
11:46Our glorious champion now closes for the kill.
11:50Now, Zokar.
11:52Now, for Infidia.
11:54For victory.
12:01Merciful heavens.
12:03Get up, Nod. Get up.
12:05Scott. Oh, Scott.
12:07Our gladiator is still standing.
12:10It would appear that we have been victorious in the first war.
12:14Is he...
12:15Just unconscious, Chris. I'll take him.
12:18Since you are unable to continue the war,
12:20I hereby claim victory
12:22and the Beryllium asteroid for Infidia and her planets.
12:26Hold on now.
12:27Who says we're unable to continue?
12:29But look at your man. He is unconscious.
12:32I challenge for the right to fight the next war.
12:35You?
12:36Very well.
12:37So shall it be.
12:39Prepare the next two gladiators for combat.
12:41If I may make a suggestion...
12:43Continue.
12:44Let's dispense with the toys.
12:46I wish to fight without weapons.
12:48We'll use our bare hands.
12:50You may not have the advantage of your strength.
12:53However, you may have your choice of weapons.
12:56The Earthling will have his choice of weapons.
12:59The double-headed poleaxe.
13:01The mobile sphere tank cannon mobile.
13:04The shield and disintegrator robot.
13:07The atomic crossbow carrier.
13:11The mobile mace and...
13:16The paralyzer.
13:19I choose the mace. That's more like it.
13:22Agreed.
13:23Take your friend to the ready room and prepare yourself for combat.
13:26How are you feeling, lad?
13:28Oh, my head.
13:31What happened?
13:33You rammed the black robot.
13:34You did well, lad.
13:36But I'm afraid we lost the bout.
13:38Taurus, what about the next war?
13:42We haven't lost yet.
13:44Taurus is going to fight the next war with mace and shield.
13:47Ah, this is one party I wouldn't miss for anything.
13:50I should be fighting.
13:52No, lad. You're in no condition.
13:54Warriors, man your machines.
13:58Okay, old bull.
14:01Go get them.
14:02The gladiators will take their positions on the starting lines.
14:06This contest will be a fight to the finish.
14:09The war will be over only when one of the gladiators is unable to continue.
14:17Be ready. The battle will begin at the signal from the leader.
14:22Let the war begin.
14:24Once again, Zokar must vanquish an Earthling.
14:27Now that he is warmed up, this should prove to be a simple task.
14:32The mace is most effective for close fighting.
14:35Make it quick, Zokar.
14:37Scott, I'm frightened.
14:39Don't worry, Chris.
14:41Taurus didn't come by his name accidentally.
14:44Watch him.
14:45Watch how quickly Zokar finds the range.
14:47This is it, citizens. Hold on to your helmets.
14:50Zokar will now make his move.
14:52Observe, citizens, how Zokar feigns the Earthling out of position.
14:59Oh, Scott, this is brutal.
15:01I think Taurus could handle this.
15:03They're turning around.
15:05The last three battles fought with the mobile mace
15:07found Zokar an angry, vicious gladiator.
15:11This afternoon, he is the same.
15:13Now, citizens, as our wonderful hero approaches for the slaughter,
15:16goodbye, foolish Earthling.
15:18Take him, Zokar, now.
15:20Taurus, he's been hit.
15:22No, he's okay, Chris.
15:24Just lost his windshield.
15:26The Earthling has lost his protective head guard.
15:28Just one more blow, Zokar.
15:33Look out, you fool.
15:35Get him, Zokar. Get him.
15:39He did it, Scott. Taurus won.
15:44The war is over.
15:46The white gladiator is victorious.
15:49We won this round, all right.
15:52I wonder what they have in store for us next.
15:55This round is yours,
15:57but for the last and final round,
16:00we will have the choice of weapons.
16:03Disintegrating range.
16:06Disintegrating rays.
16:08The next and final war will be fought
16:11with disintegrating rays and reflective shields.
16:14For the protection of spectators,
16:17the ray guns have a range of only 30 yards.
16:20The participants are restricted to the center section of the arena.
16:24Disintegrators?
16:26They don't get around, do they?
16:28What strange-looking machines.
16:30What's the mirror for?
16:32The mirror is for deflecting the disintegrator ray.
16:35The control mechanism looks simple enough.
16:38I shouldn't have any trouble operating it.
16:40No, Taurus.
16:42I'll take this bout.
16:44I've got an idea.
16:46If those mirrors can deflect the rays,
16:48I can see where they can be as lethal as the blasters.
16:52If I can just get my opponent in close enough.
16:55But if I should lose,
16:57you'll have to look after Crystal, Taurus.
17:00The contestants will take their places in the fighting machines.
17:04This is the deciding war.
17:06It is to be fought to the death.
17:08There is to be no compromise.
17:10Do you understand?
17:12I understand.
17:14Agreed.
17:15That's unfair.
17:17He's wearing a reflective suit.
17:19I'm afraid we're still playing by their rules.
17:22Take your positions on the battle lines.
17:25The contestants are in position.
17:29Begin the war.
17:37Zocar lowers his ray gun
17:39and fires what appears to be a simple test shot,
17:42merely sampling the Earth creature's courage.
17:45The Earthling is obviously in the lead.
17:48The Earthling is in the lead.
17:50He's merely sampling the Earth creature's courage.
17:53The Earthling is obviously afraid
17:55as he refuses to return Zocar's powerful rays.
17:58Taurus, why doesn't Scott use his blaster?
18:01He has to get the hang of the controls first, lass.
18:04Now watch this.
18:10That was a low shot.
18:12Easily deflected by Zocar.
18:14Hat up, boy lad.
18:15Now go get him.
18:21Taurus, did you see that?
18:23He did that on purpose.
18:25He deliberately held out his ray gun
18:27and let it be blasted away.
18:29That's right.
18:30And whatever plan he has in mind,
18:32I hope it works.
18:33Taurus, look.
18:35Watch it, lad.
18:36Watch it.
18:42Watch it.
18:43Watch it.
18:44Watch it.
18:45Watch it.
18:46Watch it.
18:47Watch it.
18:49Watch it.
18:54He did it.
18:55He won.
18:56Good work, Skipper.
19:04Silence.
19:06The cheers of my people
19:08testify you have conducted yourself with valor.
19:11The wars are over.
19:13You have won the prize.
19:15The Beryllium asteroid is yours.
19:19And so long as you've lived up to your agreement,
19:22and if you join the Interplanetary Space Council,
19:25I'll see to it that your planet gets its share
19:28of the processed Beryllium.
19:48Where have you been, Scott?
19:50I've been worried about you.
19:52We stopped off at Danthinia for a little sport.
19:55Sport?
19:56Sport, he calls it.
19:58We're returning to base now, Professor.
20:00We'll fill you in when we get there.
20:02Starduster out.
20:09And so ends the story of the Gladiator.
20:14And so ends the story of the Gladiators.
20:17Don't miss the next exciting adventure of Space Angels.