• Kilrathi Ship - Thrakhath & Melek
• Flight Control - Eisen
• Briefing - Kilrah 1
• Refueling Depot - Wingmen
• Briefing - Kilrah 2
• Briefing - Kilrah 3
• Kilrah - Entry
• Winning Endgame

Kilrathi Ship - Thrakhath & Melek

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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 . . . CUT TO: 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 . . . CUT TO: 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 . . .

Flight Control - Eisen

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MIDGAME: FLIGHT CONTROL - EISEN -> P1FCTEI EISEN INTERCEPTS BLAIR ON THE WAY TO THE BRIEFING ROOM. EISEN -------SEE SECTION 7------- SECTION 7 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 . . .

Briefing - Kilrah 1

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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. * * * 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 . . . * * * * * * 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 . . . * 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. * * * * * * * * * * BLAIR LOOKS AT EISEN. * BLAIR Is this my only briefing then, sir? * * EISEN (grins) An old comrade of yours will be taking over. * * * 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. * * * * * * * THE MONITOR GOES BLACK EISEN AND BLAIR EXCHANGE CRISP SALUTES: THIS IS GOODBYE. * * EISEN Colonel, good luck. * * BLAIR Thank you, sir. Wingman choices for Mission P1: Flash*, Flint*, Maniac*, Vagabond*, Vaquero*. Pick up to four. NOTE: Flint is now “at risk.” *

Refueling Depot - Wingmen

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REFUELING DEPOT - BLAIR -> P2REFBL * CONDITION: Scene plays only IF Blair still has one or more surviving -> * wingmen. THROUGH A WINDOW, WE CAN SEE THE SPARTAN SETUP OF THE REFUELING DEPOT - - AND A COUPLE OF EXCALIBURS. BLAIR STEPS INTO THE DEPOT . . . HE FACES ONE OR MORE REMAINING WINGMEN . . . BLAIR (beat) I read somewhere that the darkest of times supposedly brings out the best in men. (shrugs) All I know is this is what we've been waiting for since the very beginning - the opportunity to put the Kilrathi out of business permanently. BLAIR (beat) I read somewhere that the darkest of times supposedly brings out the best in men. (shrugs) All I know is this is the opportunity we've been waiting for since the very beginning - the opportunity to put the Kilrathi out of business permanently. * BLAIR HESITATES A BEAT, THEN CONTINUES WITH: CONDITION: IF Mission L3 FLOWN AND a success. BLAIR What else can I tell you? I want you to fly with all you’ve got. CONDITION: IF Mission L3 FLOWN AND a failure OR IF Mission L3 NOT FLOWN. BLAIR Oh, and one last thing. Should we encounter one Lord Ralgha . . . Hobbes . . . (beat) . . . he’s mine. Good luck.

Briefing - Kilrah 2

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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. * * PALADIN If you’re watching this, laddie, we’re in good shape. Let’s not waste any time. * * * 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. * * * * * PALADIN’S FACE RETURNS TO THE SCREEN. * PALADIN I’ll be talking to you again: I have no doubt. * * AND THE SCREEN GOES BLANK. Wingman choices for Mission P2: Blair continues with surviving wingmen (if any) from P1.

Briefing - Kilrah 3

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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 . . . * * * 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. * * * * PALADIN’S FACE RETURNS. * PALADIN It’s in your hands now, son. Send ‘em all to hell. * * AND THE SCREEN GOES BLANK. Wingman choice: Our understanding is that the 4-person “strike force” is now dead. Blair flies solo.

Kilrah - Excalibur Entry
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Winning Endgame

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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 . . . CUT TO: BENEATH THE PLANET SURFACE MASSIVE TECTONIC PLATES WART, LIQUEFY, EXPLODE . . . A 12+ MAGNITUDE QUAKE IN THE MAKING . . . CUT TO: 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 . . . CUT TO: 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! CUT TO: 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 . . . CUT TO: 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 . . . DISSOLVE TO: 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 . . . -> (beat) 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 -> (beat) The Kilrathi are a beaten race. And killing the one warrior great enough to bring about their end will bring me no honor. -> (beat) 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. CUT TO: 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. Scene 181 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. Scene A181 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