Doctor Who: Tales of the TARDIS (2023) s01e01 Episode Script

1
OK
I think there must be
..a kettle in here!
There's everything else!
I can't remember,
did we ever do tea?
We had a pineapple once, remember?
I was fast asleep,
in bed,
I said goodbye to Nyssa
and
Oh, it's good to see you!
Oh.
We never really did
this sort of thing, did we?
We do now!
Ohyou got old. You didn't.
Not one line. Don't get clever.
Oh, there's one
..hundred! That's enough!
But it's good to see you.
I mean, how?
What kind of
gimcrack TARDIS is this?!
Don't tell me.
You had an accident.
Believe it or not,
I woke up in here myself.
I thinkit's a memory.
It's a remembered TARDIS.
I don't remember
it being such a mess.
No, but time is memory,
and memory is time.
So this is the memory
of a time machine,
and it's reached out
and remembered
..us.
I've missed you. I missed you too.
Once or twice.
But that's not the point.
I think this thingneeds feeding.
Oh, great!
I knew we'd be in trouble.
Don't tell me,
it's going to eat our brains.
No! Well, not literally.
But this is a remembered TARDIS,
and memories thrive on stories.
That's what it wants -
stories being told.
Around a fire, like every
storyteller across creation.
What sort of stories?
Tegan, we lived through
the most extraordinary times!
We've got the best stories ever!
Well, do you mean we sit
and tell stories about ourselves?
I think so.
Oh, that's not so mad!
I do that every day.
All the things we did, Doctor.
Truth be told,
I think of nothing else!
Maybe we should tell the story
of
I'm sorry, Tegan,
but if we're going to tell a story,
maybe it should be
the strongest of all.
The day we met the Cybermen.
I can't.
OK.
I'll do it for him.
Brave heart.
I wonderwhere to begin.
Well, it began with Adric,
cos he was travelling in the TARDIS
before I ever met you.
He stowed away
from a different planet.
But then, he told you
that he wanted to go home.
No, but before that.
It's hard to tell where a story
begins, isn't it?
But before we came blundering in,
it began on Earth.
Think back, Tegan.
It all started with
those mysterious deaths
..in the caves.
Oh!
Nothing.
How does this thing work?
It focuses upon the electrical
activity of the body.
Heartbeat, things like that.
But only of mammalian life form.
Everything else is excluded.
LOW HUM
Nothing.
Could they be shielded
from the scanner in any way?
A lead screen.
Some of the newer alloys.
There isn't anything like that
in the cavern.
They're dead, aren't they?
It does seem likely.
Such a pointless waste.
Yeah, well, we'll find out.
They can't be far. I radioed
immediately I left the cavern.
You've done all you can.
Don't upset yourself.
Walters, scan again.
Maximum amplification.
Right, sir.
How many of you were down there?
Eight of us.
What were you doing? A survey.
The particular cave system we were
in has just been discovered.
It's proven to be rich in fossils.
Are you all palaeontologists?
And geologists.
It doesn't make sense.
Scan complete, sir.
Negative. No sign of life.
Right, get your gear together!
We're going down!
I realise going down again
must be hard.
The caves are uncharted.
You'll never find the bodies
without my help.
I'm grateful!
Snyder! I want you to stay here
with Walters. Sir.
Walters, I want a constant scan.
Right, sir.
Let me know the instant
you see anything, all right?
Troops ready, sir!
Oh, Sergeant Mitchell.
Do you believe Professor Kyle?
I think she's telling the truth.
As far as she knows it, that is.
I agree.
All right. Put the troop
on full alert. Yes, sir.
And just in case she is lying,
we'll have her up front
where we can see her.
The party's making good progress.
SHARP CLANG
Is that supposed to happen?
What?
It was a sort of flare -
it only lasted a second.
Probably nothing.
This equipment's ancient.
There!
Ghosting.
Shouldn't we tell Lieutenant Scott?
It isn't worth it.
You must read this, Adric!
The Black Orchid.
Why? It's fascinating.
Such scholarship!
Why should that interest me?
What's the matter? I'm fed up. Why?
I'm tired of being
considered a joke.
No-one thinks that.
Then why am I constantly teased?
Everyone's teased from time to time.
Yeah, but not as often as me.
That's not true!
No, and I suppose neither is
the fact that when Nyssa or Tegan
ask you a question,
you find time to answer it,
but hardly ever with me.
Doctor, how am I to learn
if you never find time to explain?
Time?
We have spent many hours discussing
and debating endless topics.
I'm just fitted in
when it's convenient for you.
All right, I'll make more time.
No, you've said that too often.
Some distraction
always prevents it happening.
I give you my word.
Just as you gave your word to Tegan.
That's not fair.
I'm not allowed to criticise you,
and it's never your fault
when things go wrong.
Have you finished?
There's lots more.
Well, it can wait!
Yes, but I can't.
I'm tired of being an outsider,
Doctor.
I want to go back to my own people.
RUNNING WATER
Is this the only way down?
The only known way.
It must have been fun
getting the gear through there!
We were cursed from the beginning.
Oh?
Even lighting the tunnels
was a nightmare.
In what way? All sorts of things.
Tools went missing, important
components were discovered smashed.
Sabotage?
I didn't think so at the time.
Someone who wanted to wreck
the expedition
could have been more positive.
As ultimately they were.
There. I'll never be able
to do that properly.
It isn't difficult.
No, Adric, I will not do it!
You've done it before!
The TARDIS is not designed
for E-Space! Tell him!
Tell him what? He wants to go home.
To Alzarius? No, to Terradon.
That means going back into E-Space.
It would be very dangerous.
I could plot a course.
Using negative co-ordinates?
I have the mathematical skill!
We'd have to pass through the CVE.
You can't calculate
random co-ordinates!
The monitor indicated
they were not random.
You don't have the monitor's skill,
and even if you did,
I am not going back into E-Space!
I'll find someone who will!
E-Space is another universe, there
aren't taxis going back and forth!
Once I calculate the course,
the journey will be simple.
It won't.
Romana's still in E-Space.
Once I get there, she can help me.
Is it really that dangerous?
Would I make this fuss
if it weren't?
Can I use your computer?
Oh, help yourself.
I'm not waiting around
while you plot your own destruction!
How much further?
HIGH-PITCHED SCREECHING
What caused that? I don't know.
Trooper Bane's hurt, sir.
It's my shoulder.
Nothing broken. Can you walk?
I think so. Good.
Walters. Bane's had
an accident. I'm sending her up.
She'll need medical treatment
SIGNAL DISTORTS
What's that?
I don't know - it's making
the scanner flare as well.
See if you can trace it.
DISTORTION FADES AWAY
Too late.
I've heard that noise before.
When?
A few minutes
before we were attacked.
METALLIC THRUMMING
Where are we? Earth!
Oh, not again! 26th century.
The year is 2526 in the time scale
you call Anno Domini.
Thank you.
Why have we materialised
underground?
Why not? Adric wants to use the
computer, I want to go for a walk!
Why not help Adric?
I don't need his help, thank you!
You see?
Please, it's gone far enough.
Since his regeneration,
he's become decidedly immature!
I'm going outside now.
I might be gone some time.
I'm going to talk some sense
into the Doctor.
It's all getting rather silly,
isn't it?
I didn't mean to be so rude. Why
don't you calculate the course home?
Show the Doctor it can be done.
When he's calmed down,
we'll talk to him.
Will he listen? Of course he will.
This is the main group.
This is the wounded party.
Where have they come from?
I don't know.
We have three unidentified
life forms on the scanner.
One of the readings is ectopic, sir.
What does that mean?
That one of the life forms
has two hearts.
It's so peaceful and cool down here.
Breathe deeply and relax.
Now, go and make it up with Adric.
Please?
All right, but I'm not
taking him back into E-Space,
and that's my final word
on the matter!
Look at his calculations.
It may be possible.
All right, I'll look,
but I'm not promising anything!
Of course not, Doctor.
You're sure the life form's alien?
Positive, sir. The reading's true.
Let me have their position
as soon as possible.
Working it out now, sir.
Unshoulder arms.
Set them on stun.
HE MUTTERS TO HIMSELF
Doctor?
There's something wrong.
What?
Haven't you noticed?
What are you talking about?
It should be totally dark,
but we can see.
Phosphorescence.
And something else. Hmm?
Lots of bones.
I've worked out the position
of the three intruders.
Their lateral co-ordinates
are 039 by 401.
Depth co-ordinates, 23.336 metres.
Reference 1-9 by 74.9.
By my reckoning,
your alien life form is in a tunnel
alongside the cavern
where we were attacked.
I must rest for a moment.
Look at the wounded party.
They've hardly moved.
I'm going down. Why?
They may need help.
I'll let them know you're coming.
Fascinating.
They're huge!
Which creature had such bones?
Dinosaurs. An amazing species.
Are they your ancestors? I hope not!
You should be proud if they were.
They had a brain the size of a pea!
They were the most successful
creature on the earth. How?
Fossilised remains
are all over the planet.
Not bad adaptation for a creature
with a brain the size of a pea!
How long did they exist?
100 million years or so.
They seemed so secure
yet died out virtually overnight.
Come on, Professor!
It's like a graveyard.
How could such a successful species
die out so quickly?
Initially hypothermia,
then starvation.
Caused by what, an Ice Age?
Something equally as devastating.
The Earth collided with something
from space. An asteroid?
Could be, I don't know.
I've always meant to slip back
and find out.
Snyder? You should be near
the wounded party.
I can't see anyone.
They're on your level,
about 30 metres away.
Advancing now.
Will leave communicator on.
Is that you, Snyder?
Are you sure they're on this level?
Positive! They should be very close.
Hang on The scanner's flaring.
The flaring's very heavy.
See if you can get a fix on it.
Come on, keep up!
The exercise will do you all good!
Snyder, do you hear me? Just.
It's no-go.
The scanner registers the flare,
but the computer doesn't.
It's weird.
Keep trying.
You're very close to the source.
WOMAN SCREAMS
Snyder? Snyder!
Negative emission!
Snyder, do you hear me?
Get out of there!
Bane and Collis are dead!
Do you hear me? Snyder! Snyder!
Get out of there! Snyder!
Things have collided
with Earth before.
What was so different
about this one?
Its size, it was gigantic.
How could one asteroid
wipe out all the dinosaurs?
You're forgetting displacement.
Millions of tonnes of earth and rock
would have been hurled up
into the atmosphere,
enveloping the whole planet.
Would it have blocked out the sun?
Such that the temperature would
have dropped radically.
And without warmth,
reptiles cease to function.
Poor old dinosaur!
All right, take it easy.
I can't keep the pace up!
We'll rest here for a minute.
Scott.
Snyder and the others have
just gone off the scanner.
What?
The screen flared again,
then their scan lights went out.
They're dead.
Have you checked the scanner?
Yes. It's working perfectly.
Could be a rock fall
that killed them.
Any change in position
of our alien friends?
None.
Shall I take a couple of troopers
and go back, sir?
Carry on, Sergeant.
Carter, Bailey!
Don't wander too far, Doctor!
Professor Kyle, we must go on.
I'm fine now.
Right. Prepare to move out.
It's weird.
All happened so long ago.
65 million years.
I wonder what evolutionary stage
my ancestors were at?
Primitive, Tegan. Very primitive.
Come on!
Not again! Please, not again!
SHARP BEEP
Mitchell.
The scanner's flared again, Sarge.
Whereabouts? Very close to you.
There's been a rock fall.
Where are the three aliens?
In the tunnel down here.
Right, take cover!
Come on.
Look, Sarge. What sort of weapon
could do that to a person?
I don't know and I don't care.
I just want the people who did this.
We've company.
Two of them.
That's not possible.
There's no reading.
Take my word for it.
They're here and they don't look
AGONISED SCREAM
Sergeant Mitchell? Sergeant!
Sergeant Mitchell!
Look, Doctor. Mining equipment!
I don't think we should go
any further.
I can't see anyone.
Hold it there!
What's going on? Shut up!
Do you recognise any of them?
No. How do you do? I'm the Doctor.
This is Tegan and Nyssa.
I said shut up!
What are we supposed to have done?
SHARP BEEP
Scott?
Sergeant Mitchell
and her troops are dead.
Are you sure?
Yes. She was reporting in
when she was killed.
How many hostiles were there?
Two, sir.
Where are they now? They're not
showing up on the scanner.
That's impossible! I know, sir.
All right. Keep searching.
Let me know when you find anything.
Anything we can do?
Oh! Obviously not!
Too many people have died
for you to play the fool!
Now where have you gone?
Where have you hidden the bodies?
What bodies? Seven people were
murdered here! We didn't do it!
We only just arrived.
I'll show you how we got here.
Don't waste my time!
Where have you hidden the bodies?
The rock fall! What?
The bodies must be here!
Shall we look?
HIGH PITCHED TRILLING
What is it?
Where's it coming from?
What's that?
I don't know.
Seaton, Foster!
Help them clear the rocks away.
Lieutenant!
These belong to Dr Khan.
My assistant.
TRILLING
Is this why you killed them?
I know nothing about it.
We're telling the truth.
Open the hatch. I can't.
I said open it! I'll try.
Nyssa Stay where you are!
I want him to do it.
SHOUTING
Behind the rocks!
Who are they?
Androids. That's why they didn't
register on your scanners.
Androids? Are they yours?
No. They'll kill me as
willingly as they'll kill you.
See what I mean?
That's them. I recognise that sound.
Those are the things
that attacked you? Yes.
Do you know why?
No. There isn't a reason.
Whoever controls them
thinks there is.
Destroy them!
Destroy them at once!
Our weapons have no effect on them.
Yes, they will, but you must
concentrate your fire.
All right. Hold your fire!
When I give the word,
go for the one on the right.
Now!
Got him!
No, it's only damaged!
The androids are too
valuable to waste.
We may still need them.
They are programmed
for self-preservation.
They will not take
any more unnecessary risks.
Will they attack again?
Undoubtedly.
They've covered the exit.
Well, won't someone on the surface
realise that something's wrong?
Sooner or later.
Let's hope it's sooner.
What are they doing? Waiting.
What can they possibly want?
Isn't it obvious?
Us dead.
But why?
Were you working near the rock fall
the first time you were attacked?
Yes. Well, maybe their function is
to protect that hatch.
What can be in there
that's worth so many lives?
Well, let's find out.
I haven't had much experience
of fighting androids.
They're just like people.
Only they function
much more logically.
Which can be their weakness.
Doctor!
Doctor!
Oh, no Adric! Adric!
Lieutenant!
The power packs in the rifles
are almost finished. So are we!
Brave heart, Tegan.
Now, the androids are programmed
to protect that hatch.
In order to carry out
that duty successfully,
it's important
they remain operational.
Go on. Well, the androids now know
we have the ability
to inflict serious damage on them,
so if we attack that hatch,
we create a dilemma.
We attack what
they're programmed to defend?
Why should they care
if we attack the hatch?
They won't care, they'll react.
They've no choice.
The conflict between duty
and survival should cause confusion
in their logic circuits
to start making mistakes,
which is exactly what we want.
I hope you're right.
Well, let's find out.
Right. Stand by.
Fire!
The Earthlings are attempting
to break through the hatch.
Are their weapons capable?
Yes, Leader.
They must be stopped immediately.
Well done!
Who's that boy? It's Adric!
Is the second android
fitted with visual monitoring?
Yes, Leader. Then activate.
We must act quickly.
Prepare to activate the device.
It's too soon, Leader.
We must be prepared.
Very good shooting. Well done.
It's fairly primitive.
You think so?
Look at this.
Lieutenant. Yes, Doctor?
I think you should curtail the
celebrations for the time being.
Oh, something wrong?
We must get this hatch open.
What's the hurry?
One of the androids was
a massive ultrasonic transmitter.
So that was the signal
I picked up in the TARDIS.
What does that mean?
Whoever built this hatch now knows
we've destroyed its guardians.
Carrier signal now
being transmitted.
Beam locked on.
Your troopers got quite
carried away, didn't they?
I would suggest you
get your people well back.
The hatch may be booby-trapped.
What about you?
Well, my arms are only this long.
I can't get any further away.
Can you see what it is?
No. You'd better get back too.
Right, everybody, back!
Activate the computer.
It's too early, Leader.
It will be wasted.
The device is already lost.
Let the Earth see the effectiveness
of Cyber technology.
Explode the bomb!
Ah, got it - the release mechanism.
You'd better get back too.
You've checked for booby traps.
I'm not in the mood to argue.
Come on, lad.
Further than that!
The Earthlings have broken in!
They are too late!
Are you all right? Yes.
I thought a booby-trap had gone off.
What is it? A bomb!
My opening the hatch has started
off the arming procedure.
You'd better let your people on
the surface know what's happened.
How much time have we got? No idea.
Tegan, get everyone in the TARDIS!
Scott to Walters. Scott to Walters.
Walters, come in, please.
Some on, you can't stay behind!
It was my own stupidity that started
it off, the least I can do is
Of course! Come on!
How much longer before activation?
One minute.
Set the co-ordinates at zero!
It would be nice to know
what you're doing.
The arming procedure on the bomb
is being operated by remote control.
Can you jam it? Yes, but not till
I know where it's coming from.
Master detonator engaged.
Well, that isn't right. Or is it?
How long does an
arming procedure take?
Not long.
Well, shouldn't we move the TARDIS
in case the bomb goes off?
30 seconds.
BEEPING
What's happening?
Our signal is being jammed.
More power!
Come on, Adric!
But you've already
jammed the signal!
If they increase power,
they could break through.
Supplementary power on. Hurry!
Power building.
Magnetic clamp.
Magnetic clamp.
How much damage could this bomb do?
Enough. Enough for what?
To make life intolerable for
the few who survived.
RINGING
Oh, no. What's the matter?
Whoever they are,
they're fighting back.
Probe. Probe.
Do you know, I find this
whole situation so bizarre.
I mean,
there's just no purpose to it!
There is somewhere. We just
don't have enough of the pieces yet.
Professor Kyle said
she'd been down here four weeks
before the androids attacked.
Laser cutter. Laser cutter.
You think they should have
attacked earlier?
It would have made more sense
if they had. Oh, I don't think so.
The androids are programmed
to protect this hatch.
Now, the cave system is enormous.
Why draw attention to yourselves
by attacking on the first day?
Yes, I suppose
that has a certain logic.
Magnetic drone. Magnetic drone.
There was power in that circuit!
What's happening?
The signal's breaking through.
That's it. Maximum output.
There must be more!
The TARDIS has limitless power.
But the transmitter doesn't!
I think drastic action
is called for.
There can't be much time left.
What can we do?
Abandon methodical procedure
for blind instinct.
Laser cutter! Laser cutter.
Full power.
We proceed towards
the destruction of Earth!
Hmm, right or wrong, here we go.
Our signal has broken through.
Excellent.
RINGING
A fault?
No, Leader!
The bomb has been deactivated!
That can't be. Cyber technology
is too advanced for Earthlings!
It's stopped. What?
It's stopped! They've stopped
transmitting! The Doctor's done it!
But how did they succeed, Leader?
They have been helped.
We have been betrayed!
Whoever has done this must
be found and destroyed at once!
Tell me, Adric, why a bomb? Doctor?
Why a bomb and not a missile
or some other device?
And why these particular caves?
There's a reason!
It's not our problem, Doctor.
Oh, isn't it?
I should have realised sooner
that the Earthlings had help.
There's nothing on this replay
to indicate who it might be.
What is that?
I know that object.
Right, the bomb is deactivated.
Your scientists can dismantle it.
Good luck.
But you must stay, Doctor.
You've done so much.
We want to show you our gratitude.
Well, thank you, thank you, but we
must go. Still a great deal to do.
Haven't we done enough for one day?
We could afford to spare them
a few hours. No, there isn't time.
Where are we rushing off to?
Sector 16.
That's deep space. Sounds great fun.
The Doctor wants to meet
the people who built the androids.
Do you know where they are?
Er, no, just from where
their signal originated.
Then you must let us come with you.
We can't fight androids
by ourselves.
Well, I'm hoping
that won't be necessary.
If my planet is being threatened,
I would like to do
something to help.
Indeed.
All right.
What is it? A TARDIS.
A Time Lord?
But they're forbidden to interfere!
This one calls himself the Doctor
and does nothing else but interfere!
Emotions! Love, pride, hate, fear!
Have you no emotions, then?
It was in this regenerated form
that he confined the Cybermen
to their ice tomb on Telos.
I imagine you have orders
to destroy me.
And as this, he defeated us
in our attempts to destroy Voga,
the planet of gold.
You've no home planet,
no influence, nothing!
You're just a pathetic bunch of tin
soldiers skulking about the galaxy.
I did not see any of
these men in the cave.
It appears he has regenerated again,
but whatever his form,
he must be found
..and destroyed.
Bigger than you think!
Er, Adric. Yes, Doctor?
Do you have a moment?
I'm hungry!
Well, you can join the others later.
Well?
Look
..I'm very grateful for your help
with deactivating the bomb.
That's all right.
It was very brave of you.
Also the way you
tackled the android.
All part of the daily routine!
Hmm
Look, I've been thinking about
your wish to return home.
And?
Well, I thought that if we could
work out a satisfactory course,
I might give it a try.
Well, I've already done so, Doctor.
Really?
As you can see here, I've even
managed to calculate the way into
the CVE, the gateway
through E-Space.
You've done extremely well.
Thank you.
Look, er
I'm sorry about our argument
earlier.
So am I.
I over-reacted.
Do you really want to go home?
No, of course not. There's nothing
there for me any more.
So you've done all these
calculations for nothing!
Well, it made a point, didn't it?
Besides, who knows?
I might change my mind again!
Our deep-space probes
have identified the TARDIS.
Its destination?
The freighter.
Excellent.
Our contingency plans can go ahead.
The attack on Earth
will proceed accordingly.
The captain's been on
the space station a long time.
Everything will be all right.
Well, I wish I had your confidence.
Three men have disappeared
in the last two weeks.
It would take just one word from
a disgruntled member of the crew
and this ship would stuck here
for months, pending an inquiry.
They won't say anything.
They know if we don't deliver on
time, it'll cost them their bonus.
Well, I wouldn't be so certain.
Morale is very low.
And with every negative thought you
have, Ringway, it sinks even lower.
You're supposed to be an officer!
Smile when you talk to the crew.
Reassure them.
Security scan in Section 15
is still non-functional.
Oh, for heaven's sake!
BEEPING
Bridge.
The captain is about to come aboard.
Thank you.
Now, isn't that good news?
This is where the beam came from?
As near as I've been
able to trace it.
The freighter could be nothing
more than a relay point.
And the crew entirely innocent
of what's going on.
So we'll start with a recce.
May I come?
You're sure? Yes.
Excellent.
Which way?
Oh, I don't think it really matters.
Take that straight to my cabin.
Captain. Welcome aboard, ma'am.
Don't call me "ma'am" on the bridge.
Sorry, Captain.
And get that transponder code
fed into the navigational
computer at once.
I want to get under way.
Yes, Captain.
Seven hours they kept me waiting.
Seven hours!
I'm exhausted.
Were there problems with security?
Earth's on red alert.
Some interstellar conference.
That's why they're checking
that bit more carefully.
Explains why we were scanned
half a dozen times.
Well, there'll be
no more problems from now on.
I've got a clearance straight
through to Earth. Our bonus is safe.
There was no mention of
the missing crew members?
Mr Ringway was concerned that might
be the reason for you being delayed.
Oh, panicking again, was he?
No, no mention, Mr Ringway.
I just happen to think that the
disappearance of three crew members,
rather important, that's all.
So do I, mister, but it's
something that can be settled
when we get back to Earth
and our cargo's delivered safely.
Understood?
Make ready to get under way.
If it makes you any happier,
double the patrols.
I don't want any mention of this.
You're beginning to bore me.
I should have gone with him.
The Doctor'll be all right.
RINGING
What's that?
The freighter's gone
into warp drive.
I don't fancy walking
around that lot.
Who's on first watch?
I am, Captain.
Oh, I wish you luck.
I'm going to my cabin.
KNOCKING
I thought I'd check
the security patrols.
You do that, mister.
I'm sure they'd appreciate it.
Why is she always running me down?
I'll give you a bit of advice -
you shouldn't sound
so earnest all the time.
You could hide an army down here,
and no-one would find it.
What's that?
What? It's gone.
I'm sure I saw something move.
Where?
By Silo 16. Are you sure?
Let's look.
Look, aren't we being
a bit casual about this?
Oh, there's no-one about.
The ship's totally automated.
There must be a crew.
A small one somewhere.
Yeah, but not down here.
What's the point in going on?
I want to announce my presence!
And see what the reaction is.
And how will they know we're here?
Report.
The freighter has received
full security clearance
for its journey to Earth.
Excellent. There is one problem.
The disappearance of the three crew
members has caused a lot of unrest.
Get your minions to search the hold.
You will find a scapegoat there.
Leader? You have intruders!
I don't like being
so far from the TARDIS.
Someone should have seen us by now.
Look, why don't we go back?
Minute or two more.
Ringway to Vance. Report, please.
This is Vance, sir. Report position.
Low walkway, just passing Silo 529.
We've spotted someone, sir.
Then apprehend him.
I'll be down directly.
What's the matter?
I've got the feeling we were spotted
rather a long time ago.
We're being followed?
We've lost him.
No, we haven't!
Sorry to disturb you, Captain,
but we have intruders in the hold.
I'll come up right away.
Where did he go? This way.
There!
Why won't they show themselves?
DISTANT SCREAMING
What's happening?! Over there!
Have you got them yet? No, Captain.
Why not?
They're out of camera range.
I don't want to lose them.
Sound the general alarm.
I want them caught!
KLAXON WAILS
Doctor! Doctor, over here!
They're finished.
Look, let's go before
we're caught and blamed.
I've seen wounds inflicted
this way before.
Doctor, we have got
to get out of here!
Yes.
On this ship, we execute murderers!
Then make sure you kill
the right people. Look at them!
No tricks. Look at the state
they're in.
WAILING KLAXON
Turn that off.
What's the delay? Where's Ringway?
TRILLING BEEP
Bridge.
I've apprehended two
stowaways.
"Apprehended"! Why can't he say
"caught"? So melodramatic!
Take them to the brig.
Bring them up here.
Vance and Carson are dead,
murdered by the stowaways.
That's all we need!
Their bodies are by silo 941.
Get a stretcher party down there.
You've done well. You'll get an
extra bonus.
I'd rather have Vance and Carson
alive.
Which one is the Doctor?
The tall one with fair hair.
Even under the threat of death
he has the arrogance of a Time Lord.
Now that he is a prisoner,
we must secure the freighter.
Indeed, but the Doctor must be taken
alive.
He must suffer for our past defeats.
I should go and look for him.
Wait. You might spoil things.
The Doctor's quite capable.
Nyssa's right. A show of force
might ruin everything.
I hope you're right.
There's no hurry.
They're quite dead, aren't they?
How can we convince you
that we're not stowaways?
You can't.
Let me show you how we got here.
We have a ship of our own.
Stowaways or pirates,
you're still murderers. Keep moving!
Activate my personal guard.
Will that be enough, Leader?
The crew is small.
They will offer little resistance.
You've caused me a great deal
of trouble.
You have the wrong people.
Don't answer the captain back!
I can fight my own battles,
thank you.
I suppose you know nothing
about the disappearance of three of
my crew?
How can we? We've only just arrived
on your ship.
Someone's responsible.
It isn't us.
TRILLING BEEP
A power surge.
Is this your work?
I don't understand this.
There's a strong electromagnetic
field nearby.
So what?
It's massive!
Could it harm the Doctor and Adric?
I can't tell until I know what's
happening.
Receptors fully charged.
Excellent. Activate.
Reaction readings steady.
Continue.
A bomb on Earth, controlled from
this ship?
It's all true!
Every word.
At least it's original!
Are you making a fool of me?
I wouldn't dare.
He's just wasting time.
Things have occurred you can't
explain.
It doesn't follow
that conspirators are on the ship.
Your missing men
may have discovered otherwise.
That fool will say anything to
wriggle out of it.
TRILLING BEEP
It's happening again. A power surge.
We've waited long enough!
The lieutenant's right.
The Doctor could be in trouble.
I'm concerned, too, but we should
wait.
Why?
Things don't feel right.
The electromagnetic field?
Yes.
I want things to settle down before
we go out.
The power loss is enormous.
How often has this happened?
A few times, but never on this
scale.
The power loss is in hold number
four. Get a squad down there.
Can't you isolate the power line?
No, it's a main cable.
It's the only way to stop them.
Who?
I don't know,
but I have the feeling
that they want considerably more
than control of this ship.
Personal guard fully activated.
Excellent.
The captain will see that his
power lines have been tapped.
Why did you not jam their
instruments?
Our demand on their electrical
supply was too great.
The ship's computer was alerted.
We will take the bridge at once.
Continue the reactivation.
Ringway! Stand fast.
We must come out of warp drive.
No!
Our engines could misphase.
I will not risk losing my bonus
for a few miserable stowaways!
She's right. You must listen to her.
No! Why not?!
If we deviate from flight schedule
and Earth IS on red alert, we will
be stopped.
We haven't got time.
If I'm late delivering my cargo,
I not only lose my bonus,
I have to pay a heavy fine.
The story about the bomb is true.
Whoever planted it is in your hold!
I will not stop this ship!
You've got clearance through to
Earth.
That's where they want to go!
Position your men on the high
walkway.
What's down there, stays there!
Yes, Captain.
You must listen to the Doctor.
Why should I believe either of you?
Then, believe your own instruments,
Captain.
We will go on.
The magnetic field is reducing.
It should be safe to go out.
Right. We're moving out.
I want to come with you.
No, it could be rough.
I'd find it rougher waiting!
Are you sure?
You're not even dressed for it.
Are you going out?
No.
Then, lend me your overalls.
Er
Don't bother to argue!
If the Doctor returns, call me.
I don't want to be out there
any longer than I have to.
Bring some more down here.
Down here.
Is there nothing positive we can do?
Try not to worry.
Power loss has stabilised.
Can we hold warp speed?
Just about.
I knew it. We'll make it yet.
Do you remember what you said
after we'd deactivated the bomb?
Why a bomb and not some other
device?
Well, with the Earth on red alert,
a missile wouldn't get through.
Hmm We still don't know
what they're really after.
Captain, look.
This could be it!
TRILLING BEEP
Ringway.
Stand by. The security cameras are
on the blink.
Perhaps I could help?
Stay where you are!
We should secure them in the brig.
Not yet.
I want them where I can see
them.
To your positions. Take cover.
We've regained full power.
On your feet, you two.
About time!
Be quiet!
It's vast! We'll never find them.
You wanted to come.
I know. I'm just a mouth on legs.
Something's on the move.
I can't see anything yet.
Are these your friends?
Definitely not.
What are they?
Cybermen.
Are they robots?
Far worse. Withdraw your men.
They don't stand a chance.
Neither will we if they get up here!
NEARBY FIRING
Could that be the Doctor?
I hope not.
Guns are not his style at all.
All right. Set weapons on kill.
I'm not taking any chances.
Slowly now.
Our defences are crumbling.
We must help!
We can't leave these two.
We'll take them with us.
No. You'll stay where you are.
Ringway!
Yes, Captain?
The enemy's outside, mister!
You're pointing
your gun in the wrong direction!
I'm relieving you of command.
Oh, come off it!
Shut up! I'm tired of your bullying
ways.
You haven't seen anything.
Wait until the Cybermen start!
You know them?
Oh, yes. We go back a long way.
This slaughter is pointless!
Your crew is redundant.
The Cybermen will soon be in
command.
You traitor!
It's the Cybermen's way.
They must have paid you a lot for
this.
I bet it isn't in gold!
Shut up!
It brings Cybermen out in a cold
sweat. Why?
Clogs up their chest units.
Suffocates them.
Keep talking. When the time comes,
killing you is going to be a joy!
Where are these Cybermen from?
Originally Mondas,
but it was destroyed.
I'm surprised they
didn't mention me.
Perhaps you overestimate your
importance.
I doubt it, especially as I confined
them to a frozen tomb on Telos.
Did they forget to mention that?
What's that?
A badge.
What's it made of?
I don't know.
It's gold.
Only the edge.
It couldn't do any harm.
Trying to hide it from me, were you?
The firing's stopped.
Where's Berger?
Berger!
The shields won't last.
They will until we get to Earth.
And then?
There's only a few of them.
Security will cope.
They're an invasion force.
There are considerably more
than a few on board.
How many silos are you carrying?
15,000.
No. It's not possible!
Have you tested the defences?
Yes, Leader.
We are able to break through them.
Excellent.
Prepare to break through the
bulkhead shields.
Is the Doctor on the bridge?
He is.
He must be taken alive.
I'm exhausted.
Ssh! Keep your voice down.
He's dead.
It's a massacre.
The Doctor and Adric?
No.
Look! Take cover!
Get back!
We could pump all the air
out of the hold. Mm-hm.
Cybermen don't need it. Is there
any way you could jettison the hold?
None.
I think Mr Ringway is recovering.
Pity.
I've just composed a particularly
nasty epitaph for him.
Whatever they are, they're going
to be difficult to kill.
You haven't tried yet.
Look at those bodies.
Same rifles as ours.
So?
Have you seen any of those silver
things dead?
Would threatening to kill him stop
those things?
Not at all.
Why don't you surrender?
Not yet. There may be a way to
neutralise that.
Do we go on?
Past them?
Is there another way?
Ready?
Yes, Leader.
Then activate the thermal lance.
Doctor!
They've started. I see the ship
is powered by antimatter.
How is the antimatter contained?
A stabilised vessel.
Could we tap the stabilising device?
Yes. The machinery's here.
Are we going to stabilise the
shield? Yes.
Will it work?
It might. It's worth a try.
Shall we call them? No.
I'm sure everything's all right.
Explain what you're doing!
We are under attack, Adric!
Well, tell me quickly!
All right. What is the square root
of 3.69873?
About 1.92321.
That's not possible. Oh,
he's very good. And almost right!
What are you doing?
Antimatter powers the ship.
It has to be contained in a vessel
with a stable molecular structure,
otherwise it would blow to bits.
No such material exists.
Computer-controlled electronics can
simulate it.
So that machine readjusts the
molecular
structure of the antimatter vessel?
Right. However destructive the
antimatter, the vessel is stable.
But will the device work to
stabilise the shield?
If it doesn't, we're dead.
Can you cope with the two of them?
I hope so.
We've got to get a clear shot at
both of them.
This shield won't last much longer.
I'll tell the computer what we're
up to. Right. Hurry!
Now? No!
I want that second one just a bit
closer.
Fire!
Come back!
Don't take risks like that again!
One of them got away.
We should get back to the TARDIS.
Not without the Doctor and Adric.
Ready.
Right.
Hurry, Doctor!
Just a second.
The shield is now soft enough.
Break through!
Now!
It worked!
Well done, Doctor!
You are right, Leader.
The Doctor is a formidable opponent.
I anticipated as much. Activate the
charge.
Leader!
He has been damaged by gunfire.
There is still resistance.
According to the Earthling,
there were only ten crew members.
They have all been accounted for.
Then he has lied.
Order the activation of
reinforcements.
Charges primed?
Yes, Leader.
Fire!
I should have realised!
No!
So, we meet again, Doctor.
No
He deceived us.
You never change.
Always the perfect guests!
What happens to us
if the Doctor doesn't come back?
It depends where the ship's going.
You can't fly the TARDIS?
I understand some of the
principles.
Could you get us back to Earth?
Not without difficulty.
Our records indicate
that you have a fondness for Earth.
Fondness? I'm surprised your
emotionless brain
understands the word.
It is a word like any other,
and so is "destruction",
which is what we will do to that
planet.
You've tried before.
This time we shall succeed,
and you will live just long enough
to witness it.
Reactivation completed.
Excellent.
Now you will see our strength.
METALLIC CLANG
METALLIC CLANG
Let's move!
Whatever it is, it's between us and
the TARDIS.
CLANGING
Take cover!
My army awakes, Doctor!
This is piracy!
It is war.
The ship is in warp drive. Interfere
with the navigational system
and we will disintegrate!
Your technology is primitive
compared to ours.
Mistakes will not be made.
What was that?
I don't know. A robot.
They're huge!
Where's Tegan?
What are they doing?
I don't know.
They've incorporated
a machine of their own.
I suspect the ship is now on
a locked-off, fixed co-ordinate.
Are we still going to Earth?
Yes.
Why lock off the co-ordinates?
Because I think they're turning us
into a flying bomb.
Your TARDIS has been found, Doctor.
I didn't know it was lost.
You're mad if you think
Earth's security will let you
crash into the planet.
They'd shoot the ship down.
There will not be time.
You have the security transpond
with clearance for Earth.
Yes, but WHY do it? On impact,
this ship will destroy everything.
The planet will be useless.
There is a conference
about to take place on Earth.
The reason for the red alert!
Yes. The heads of many powerful
planets will be present.
So you destroy a few presidents
in a needlessly destructive way.
It is more than that. The purpose
of the conference is to sign a pact
uniting their military forces
in a war against the Cyber race.
Of course. A war
you couldn't possibly win.
Their combined forces
would be too great.
Destroy the conference
and you destroy the unity.
It will be a great
psychological victory.
The strength and might of
the Cyber race will be confirmed.
So the freighter replaces
the bomb? Yes, Doctor.
In spite of your interference,
we will still triumph.
Scott to TARDIS. Come in, please.
This is Nyssa.
We're coming back to the TARDIS.
The hold is crawling with robots.
Any of you hurt?
No
..but we've got separated
from Tegan.
If the freighter crashes into Earth
with you on board, won't that
make it rather difficult
for you to carry out your task?
I mean, you would be very crumpled.
I shall not be on board, Doctor.
You don't surprise me.
My function as leader of the squad -
to eliminate
those who survived the bomb.
Now your transport
has replaced the bomb.
I shall join a secondary force
to complete my task.
Are they all so dedicated?
Compared to some,
this one is positively flippant.
SHE CRIES OU
Gently.
They're safe!
And those two robots have gone.
SHE CRIES OU
Wait till it's near,
then concentrate your fire.
Now!
There's another one!
Nyssa, get back!
No!
It's no use.
She's dead.
Doctor! Adric!
Where did you come from?
That thing caught me.
Where's Nyssa?
She's safe. She's in the TARDIS.
Who is this woman?
An Earthling. No-one of consequence.
Thanks a lot! Be quiet.
She is one of your crew?
In a manner of speaking.
I see that Time Lords have
emotional feelings. Of sorts.
Surely a great weakness
in one so powerful?
Emotions have their uses.
They restrict and curtail
the intellect and logic of the mind.
They also enhance life!
When did you last have the pleasure
of smelling a flower,
watching a sunset,
eating a well-prepared meal?
These things are irrelevant!
For some people, small, beautiful
events is what life is all about!
You have affection for this woman?
She's a friend.
And you do not consider friendship
a weakness? I do not.
Kill her.
No!
Such a reaction
is not a disadvantage?
No. You are mistaken.
I now have control over you, Doctor.
All I need do is threaten the
woman's death for you to obey me.
..unless we have
two of their weapons.
Might make them easier to kill.
You're not going out again?
I haven't much choice.
The Doctor won't thank you
for throwing away your life.
I return your ship to you,
Captain. Really?
You will continue
your journey to Earth.
The ship will function normally.
We're to stay on board?
Yes, although your presence
isn't needed, of course.
The control of your ship
is now totally automatic.
This isn't necessary. Let them go.
And deny them the feeling of fear,
the ultimate in emotional response?
You've already proved your point
quite adequately.
A final demonstration
might convince any doubters.
We have finished, Leader.
Excellent.
Instruct all regenerated Cybermen
to evacuate the ship.
You will return to Cyber control and
inform main fleet of our intention.
At once.
They're leaving.
You two will remain on the bridge.
Should any of the crew attempt
to interfere
with navigational equipment,
they are to be restrained.
Why don't you kill us now?
I want my guards
to observe your reactions.
That's sadistic! No, scientific.
If we are to fight Earthlings,
it is better we understand
their weaknesses.
We leave for your TARDIS.
The Earth woman, as well.
The name is Tegan!
I want Adric, too.
The boy stays here.
No! I need him to help me
fly the TARDIS.
I know that it requires one person
to pilot the TARDIS.
I'm not going without him.
The boy will stay here.
If you do not cooperate, I shall
have the Earth woman destroyed.
We can't leave without him!
Take Tegan with you.
I'll find my own way. Please.
The boy's right.
There's a chance. Leave now.
Please, Doctor.
There is no chance.
Just leave!
Good luck, Adric.
Goodbye, Doctor.
Good luck to you all!
Goodbye, Tegan. I'll see you soon.
Nice to see where we're going.
We know where we're going.
Nice to see when we arrive.
- The freighter has been evacuated.
- Excellent.
And a ship is being dispatched
from the main fleet to collect you.
The fleet is too far away.
I will use the Doctor's TARDIS
to observe the impact.
Leader.
You will meet me there.
You won't like Earth.
Like or dislike
does not come into my consideration.
It will when you start going rusty.
This is Scott.
What's happening out there?
I don't know. Those robot things
seem to have left the ship.
Is there any sign of the Doctor?
No, not yet.
Well, be careful. That magnetic
field is functioning again.
How much time have we got? Not long.
The ship is on maximum drive.
Could we undo what the Cybermen
have done? Given time, I'm sure.
Well, even if we could just
divert the ship a degree or two,
at least we'd miss Earth. We have to
cope with those things first.
Leader, the main fleet
has acknowledged your intentions.
Do they agree? Yes, Leader.
As soon as the freighter impacts,
a small force will follow through
and, under your instruction,
subdue survivors.
Excellent.
Marshall, you stay here
and cover us. Brooks, come with me.
Doctor! Where's Adric?
He's safe.
For the time being.
Lieutenant Scott, Captain.
METALLIC THRUMMING
Have you logged on
to the freighter's co-ordinates?
Yes. You will follow
the freighter to Earth.
I wish to witness
the planet's final destruction.
You'll ruin your own plan
doing that.
The radar on Earth
will pick up the TARDIS.
It is too small. Its image will be
swamped by that of the freighter.
Everything has been considered.
Search this ship.
There's an override
on the navigational control.
My instructions are
instantly countermanded.
It's this thing that's causing it.
Can't you disconnect it?
It's probably booby-trapped. Maybe
so, but it can be disconnected.
How?
Solve the three logic codes.
That could take for ever! Well,
then I suggest we start at once.
It seems we have
very little time, Captain.
The time draws near!
It isn't necessary to taunt her.
It is simply a fact, Doctor.
Can't you do something?
Not at the moment.
Do not mislead the Earthling.
This time, we will not fail.
Is that right? It has to be.
It's the only logical answer.
I don't have to watch this!
She doesn't have to be here.
Gently, Tegan. Gently?! This is
my planet they're about to destroy!
No!
You do things like that,
we'll all finish up dead!
That's it. The first one's solved.
We're running out of time. The
troopers can't hold the Cybermen
much longer. We're working as hard
as we can. It's very complex.
It worked! See if
it's released anything.
The power in these things
is running out.
Stand by.
What's happening?
Where have they gone?
The freighter's jumped time warps.
You will follow. Where?
Follow them!
We're travelling backwards
in time. That's not possible!
It is when you have an alien machine
overriding your computer.
You will board the freighter.
I can't.
You will do as I say!
It's physically impossible!
The freighter is no longer
on a fixed course.
The co-ordinates
are constantly changing!
That's why it keeps fading.
I've got nothing to lock on to.
Rest there a minute.
Some bump!
It's bigger than you think.
Well, if we crack
the remaining two logic circuits,
we may be able to do
something about it.
At least the Earth is safe now.
Doctor?
Don't tell me it isn't! Although the
freighter is spiralling backwards
in time, it's still locked on
to the same spatial co-ordinates.
Earth?
This is excellent news, Doctor!
Earth will be destroyed. It will
never exist as you have known it.
Is that true?
Yes.
That's it! The second logic code!
We've come out of warp drive!
Earth. Excellent.
Hold this position.
We shall observe from here.
No!
Come on. We've done all we can do.
This is your planet! I know,
and I realise the consequences
of this freighter crashing into it.
There is still time to crack
this last logic code. There isn't.
Come on! It's only a few minutes
before we enter
Earth's gravitational pull.
You've done all you can, Adric.
I CAN crack this code! Come on,
Lieutenant. And you, Berger.
Adric!
You board.
Come on, lad!
And that is an order, Adric!
Of course! That's it!
An escape pod.
My guards, evacuating the ship.
It may be of some small consequence
to know we've travelled
backwards in time
some 65 million years.
Big deal.
Think about it.
Do you recall the fossil dinosaur
bones in the cave on Earth What?
..and why it's believed
they died out so quickly?
Earth collided with a meteorite.
Or something.
The freighter?!
The antimatter vessel
will split open on impact.
There will be
a tremendous explosion.
The freighter was the meteorite?
It seems inevitable,
as is your history as we know it.
You lie, Doctor.
Not at all! You've lost.
The Earth is safe.
I CAN do it!
I must do it!
Scott to TARDIS. Scott to TARDIS!
Come in, please. This is the TARDIS.
We have Cybermen on board!
We've managed to escape
from the freighter,
but Adric's still on board.
Scott to TARDIS. Scott to
VOICE DISTORTS
You've failed, Leader.
But you will not enjoy the victory.
I shall now kill you, Doctor!
LEADER GASPS AND GROANS
Get down!
LEADER CRIES OU
There's something missing.
There's something I've forgotten.
Please hurry, Doctor. We must
get Adric off the freighter!
The console's damaged. We must save
Adric. There's so little time!
Of course! That's it!
CYBERMAN GROANS
Now I'll never know if I was right.
Look out!
I must save Adric!
Look!
Adric!
Adric?
Doctor!
Poor soul!
And here it is. Remembered.
He was so
Oh, he was a nightmare! He was
daft and silly and sulky and
HE SIGHS
He was just a kid.
He loved you. Yes.
I realise that now.
Looking back, I think wow!
We never stopped running.
He died, we sailed on, we had
more adventures. We never stopped.
We never stopped to think!
That's because of me.
I never look back.
Well, maybe that's what
a Memory TARDIS is for.
Therapy. About time.
I think it's done me good.
And telling the story
keeps him alive.
Now, tell me stories about you,
about life, about everyday things.
Little tiny boring human things,
you mean? They are the jewels.
In this vault of memories,
an ordinary life is one of the
most shining things of all.
Well, OK.
I left you, remember?
Found myself on the bank of the
Thames with a load of dead Daleks.
Long story but, in the end,
I got myself back to Brisbane,
and it took a while.
I think I was in shock.
I thought, "What can
I do with my life?
"What can I do that would
make the Doctor proud?"
So I started campaigning
for the environment,
and I used every trick
you taught me
..to never give up,
to never be defeated,
to keep fighting, even
in the darkest of times.
And, oh! There were
some times I thought,
"He would be proud of me."
METALLIC THRUMMING