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Two, are you there? Two, answer me!
Doctor, what do we do now?
Nothing, my dear. We shall just have to wait until the next party lands.
But what if they don't come? What if they decide to find another planet?
Well, in that case, we shall just have to stay here.
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What has happened? Why does Two no longer give us his report?
I don't know. It could mean a simple break in communications, or that he was attacked.
But his report of conditions on the planet Refuses started favorably.
Yes. Then what do we do, One?
We will proceed with our plans. We will prepare ourselves for the main landings.
One has spoken. Get the launchers ready and prepare the monoid population trays for the journey.
The leader has said that we must go. But supposing he is wrong?
We still don't know what Refuses is like.
At last, a new planet of our own, where we can establish our own way of life.
Yes, One. But a word of warning.
What's that?
Four is beginning to question the wisdom of your leadership.
Don't worry. At the slightest sign of opposition, we can easily get rid of him.
As easily as we will this spaceship once we have left it.
Remember, the final answer which is locked in the head of that statue.
Doctor, we are, as you know, concerned about the arrival of the Ark and what it will mean to this planet.
Yes, yes, I can quite understand that. That is why you destroyed the launcher.
Here, we've always known peace, never war or conflict.
You're not the only ones like that. The Guardians, you know, the humans who travel in the spaceship, they used to have your ideas too.
Yes, that's true, my dear, but you mustn't think they were perfect. Oh, no. Sometimes they were extremely intolerant and selfish.
Is that why they were conquered by the monoids?
Exactly. Yes, I know. But there are some of them left who wouldn't mind rising up against the monoids and trying to do better.
Then we will allow them time to make their attempt. We will wait for the passing of one day before we think in terms of employing defensive measures.
Yes, one day. Thank you.
Now, it's up to Stephen and the others.
Quite so, my dear, quite so.
The monoids are up to something. They're rushing about all over the place.
Do you think they're preparing to leave the Ark?
Probably.
Look, isn't there a way to get out of this kitchen?
None. The walls are thick and the doors only open from the outside.
Who opens it?
They do. Sometimes one of the subject Guardians, Maharis for instance.
Then we must get him to help us.
He won't. He's too frightened.
All right. Then we'll have to use his help without his knowing it.
Be careful. Remember, each tray contains a thousand monoids, thoughtfully preserved as micro-cells by your ancestors.
They must reach their new life on Refuses safely.
Everything is proceeding according to plan, one. We must have...
Thank you, Maharis. That is all.
Yes, one.
Stupid, thrusting creature.
He and all the other subject Guardians are still under the illusion that they will be coming with us to Refuses.
They are a blind people. They deserve their fate.
Yes. What were you going to say?
I was reporting that the preparation of the launches is proceeding satisfactorily.
Good. Then we shall leave shortly.
Maharis, what's the news from outside?
The monoids are preparing to leave.
And you still think they'll take you?
Why not? We can't leave without them.
We'll have to go to the other side.
And you still think they'll take you?
Why not? We could serve them on Refuses as well as here.
Just a moment. Where's Dasuk?
I don't know. I'll go and see.
Harry, I don't think he saw me, but we haven't much time.
What first? We agreed. First we've got to find that bomb that the monoids left behind.
The moment we land, then we decide whether one is to stay our leader.
If Refuses is dangerous, we must return to the Ark before it is destroyed.
There is still no contact from two on Refuses One.
Never mind that. We will now go there ourselves.
Give the signal.
What's that? The main landing's order.
So they're not going to wait any longer.
What about the bomb?
It is set. It is time to explode in twelve hours from now.
Stephen was right! The monoids have all gone! Every one of them!
What now?
Just find that bomb.
I'll find a way of getting back to Refuses.
Good. Everything seems to be quiet. And from this moment on, this planet is ours.
Look!
There is the reason why Two failed to complete his message to us.
A reason and a warning. We must find who destroyed that launcher and then destroy them.
One made a mistake in bringing us here.
We have to wait for our chance and then challenge him and return to the Ark.
There is still time before it is destroyed by that bomb that has been left behind.
Come! We must not let one and the others get out of our sight.
It could be anywhere. In the corridors, in the jungle over there, in the cultivated lands.
We'll find it. We must!
What's that?
It's one of the launchers trying to make contact.
We are in contact. Who is that?
This is Refuses. Contacting spaceship Ark.
It's the Doctor. Hello Doctor, this is Stephen.
Oh, thank heaven, Stephen, my boy, you're safe. Now listen. The Ark is about to blow up.
We know that. Do you know where the bomb is?
No, I do not. But I'm going to find out from the Monoids.
In the meantime, I'll send back some of the launchers to the Ark. Now, continue with the search.
All right, you heard what he said. Let's get started.
But Doctor, how are you going to talk to the Monoids? And how are you going to send the launchers back to the Ark?
Yes, Doctor. How?
Oh, I'm glad you heard that. You know, these launchers are simple to operate.
And I would like to suggest, my friend, that you fly them back to the Ark.
Me?
Yes. The Monoids won't know who's taking them.
And as for me talking to them, or speaking to them, as you say, well, the problem's quite simple.
Very well. We will do as you suggest.
Thank you.
Ah, so we meet again. Welcome to Refuses.
Don't kill them. One will want to question them. You will come with us.
Delighted. Delighted.
Who is it that travels in that launcher? We have seen no one since we have been here.
Well, to tell the truth, yes, neither have we.
Have you checked this? What's the use? There's nothing there.
There's no point standing around moping just because the Monoids promised you something and then failed you.
You've got to do something to save yourself. I believed in them.
Stephen, come quickly. Why, what's happened?
One of the launchers has returned from Refuses.
Look.
One of what? It's empty.
I know. It was empty when we opened the door.
Doctor, where are the Refuses?
I don't know. I haven't seen one.
You stepped out of the launcher. A moment later, it was flown away.
It must have been manned by someone. I must find the answer.
Do you think they will talk, One?
If they don't, they will die.
Perhaps. But it would seem that we will die as well.
Do you seek to challenge me, Four?
You have led us to this planet and placed us all in danger.
If that is the way you feel, then return to the Ark.
We will.
Only there we have to face the danger that you created, the fission device.
Leaving you with but one problem, that of getting rid of it.
But since it is inside the statue, and the statue itself is so heavy,
I think that you will find the problem of disposal is not so easy.
Those of you who wish to stay in this world of the unknown will side with One.
But those who care for the future of the Monoids must come with me.
Will you let them go?
No.
We'll destroy them in the open.
And we will deal with you and the Refusions later.
Thank you. That's very kind of you.
I think we should split up. Some of us should go back to the Refuses to help the Doctor and Dodo,
whilst the rest stay here and try to deal with that bomb.
Yes, that's a good idea.
Is it? Why should any of us stay and risk being blown up?
Because the Earth's population drains. Everything else that represents Earth life.
All these things have to be taken to the Refuses later.
Stephen's right. That's why our forefathers started this voyage through space in the first place, 700 years ago.
We're alive. Why should any of us die for an idea that they thought of?
You've served too long with the Monoids, Maharis. You no longer belong to us.
Let him go with the landing party.
That's all right. Dasok, you take the launcher. Go with him, Maharis. And you two.
Contact the Doctor as soon as you can. I'll stay here.
All right. What about you, Melissus?
I'll stay too.
All right.
You could have gone with them.
They don't need me. You don't know the Ark. You'll need me to help you find the bomb.
Let's try behind that central scan.
Stay where you are!
What is the meaning of this?
We are going back to the Ark.
That is now against my orders.
Your orders? You have given too many and delivered them unwisely.
Now they mean nothing to us.
You have had my last warning. Do as I say.
No!
Maharis, where are you going? Out.
Better make sure everything's all right first.
Master!
Over there.
Come on. While the Monarchs are fighting.
Master! One needs your help down there.
Are you safe? Of course we are.
What is more important? Is the Ark still all right?
So far. But they haven't found the bomb yet.
We have found the bomb. We must warn them immediately. Come along.
But what about the Monarchs?
The way they were fighting, there won't be many of them left.
To the launcher.
Now, you fly us back to the Ark. Meanwhile, I'll contact Stephen.
It's up there. In the head of that thing.
The statue? But how are we going to move it? It's so heavy.
Well, you must have some lifting gear. We only need to get it into one of the launching bays.
There's nothing that can handle anything like that.
I think I can help you.
Clear this main deck.
It's moving. Let's hope the movement doesn't set it off.
He's moving it as if it meant nothing at all.
Now it's in the launching bay. We can do the rest.
It is ready for firing.
Do you think you'll be able to get everything down onto Refuses now?
We'll manage. Especially if the Refusians help us.
We'll do everything we can to assist you in settling on our planet.
Thank you. But one thing you must do.
What's that? Make peace with the Monoids.
He's right. A long time ago, your ancestors accepted the responsibility for the welfare of these Monoids.
They were treated like slaves.
It's no wonder when they got the chance, they repaid you in kind.
Unless you learn to live together, there is no future for you on Refuses.
We understand.
Yes, you must travel with understanding as well as hope.
You know I once said that to one of your ancestors a long time ago.
However, we must be going. Goodbye.
Goodbye.
Do you think we'll ever see them again? Perhaps.
Or if we don't, then our children will. Or our children's children.
If we were to tell them the story, do you think they'd believe us?
Or would they just dismiss it as a legend?
We'll make them believe it.
We're landing now, Doctor.
Good. That means the gravitational bearing must have rectified itself.
Hey, look at this.
Isn't it fab?
Yes.
Very nice.
Bless you.
Oh, Doctor, don't say you're catching a cold now.
Doctor?
Where are you?
What do you mean, dear boy?
I'm still here.
You've vanished!
What? Oh, nonsense, child. Nonsense!
You have?
Do you think this is something to do with the refusions?
It must be.
You're wrong.
This is something far more serious.
We're in grave danger.
This is some form of attack.