Series I (losing track) - - Delius System - - The Victory has been ordered to an asteroid belt to reduce the Kilrathi defenses there.
All midgames and conversations are same as Series H except for the Opening Midgame (Thrakhath and Melek now talk with the Emperor). NOTE also that several Series H scenes have conditions built in for Series I situation. Briefings/debriefings for Series I are different from Series H reflecting the difference in missions.
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MIDGAME: KILRATHI THRONE ROOM - EMPEROR, THRAKHATH, MELEK
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THE EMPEROR ON HIS THRONE. THE USUAL KILRATHI RETINUE LURKS IN THE SHADOWS.
THRAKHATH AND HIS LIEUTENANT, MELEK, APPROACH THE THRONE.
EMPEROR
You have news, Prince Thrakhath?
THRAKHATH
. . . of Kilrathi glory, your Excellency. The Terrans attempted an incursion into the Ariel System, but they were like insects which we swatted away. They are a vague annoyance, unworthy of your attention.
EMPEROR
I can have no rest until the Terrans are completely vanquished. Their resistance gnaws at me, and no Emperor of the Kilrathi should have such darkness set upon his brow in the last days of his rule.
MELEK
Oh, but your Excellency’s universal reign is merely in its youth.
THRAKHATH
Soon the Emperor will have the privilege of doing what he wishes with the Terran Confederation. You have my solemn vow in that.
EMPEROR
I am heartily pleased
THRAKHATH
A new page is about to be turned. A message is about to be sent to the Terrans.
EMPEROR
-> (with anticipation)
It is one we have discussed before . . . ?
THRAKHATH
Yes . . . And now is the time . . .
THE EMPEROR NODS WITH EVIL SATISFACTION.