7 June 1997 - half of ep 1 21 June 1997 - rest of ep 1 and beginning of ep 2 Doctor Who - Untitled starring the third Doctor, Zoe Heriot and Mike Yates abates (abates@wn.planet.gen.nz) - Thialsal Benjamin (chrisben@icok.net) - MikeYates BGhoti (ghoti42@ix.netcom.com) - DocThree Brigadier (jlrogers@ix.netcom.com) - RadioHead_ Cwej (dagesh@cuis.edu) - DiamondDave Drake (godzilla@aug.com) - Third_Doctor Elsa (elsaf@psi.net) - Zordon, Dead_Zordon Haem (haem@lys.vnet.net) - ZoeHeriot Jondar (jondar@fl.net.au) - Anmarc, CompVoice, Doc3 Meliphyre (mwhite@memphisonline.com) - Gariel ------------------------------------------------------------------------ * RadioHead_ shuffles some papers * Zordon sits down at the computer to do some personnel research * Zordon wonders about this new fellow who just arrived a few days ago... who is he? Why is he here? * RadioHead_ leaves the communications room to find something to drink * Zordon finds a file on Anmarc Hmmm... what's this? * Zordon reads intently What the... * Zordon decides that the Colony Leader must know about this! * Anmarc sees the ignorant comm operator leave Now's my chance. * Zordon starts to make a copy of the information he's found * Anmarc walks to the door of the communications room * Zordon turns around and sees him You! You'll never get away with this! I know who you are... and what you're up to! Oh yes, I will... Zordon. * Zordon turns back to the computer and pulls out the floppy I'm taking this to the leader, and then you'll be finished. You will never give out the information to the colony leader. * Anmarc walks up to Zordon Out of my way! * Anmarc refuses to move, and slips a hypo from his pocket * Zordon tries to get past Anmarc * Anmarc struggles with Zordon, and then applies the hypo to Zordon's neck Arrrrgh! Noooooo! * Zordon collapses * Zordon slips the floppy disk under the edge of the desk as he loses conciousness * Anmarc checks the body... he's dead * Dead_Zordon lies still * Anmarc looks for the disk on Zordon's body * Anmarc mutters Can't find the disk... got to stop the information getting to the leader. * Anmarc keeps searching, to no avail * Anmarc yanks a few cables out of the walls, and generally trashes the communications equipment and main computer * Anmarc smiles evilly That should prevent them from contacting Earth Control. * Anmarc looks around furtively, then slips from the room * RadioHead_ comes in a few minutes after Anmarc has left * RadioHead_ drops his drink in shock after seeing the body of Zordon sprawled on the floor * RadioHead_ rushes over to the console and attempts to contact Earth Control * CompVoice spouts gibberish Rat! It's broken! * RadioHead_ hits the console in a desperate attempt to get it to work E equals MC squared. Why is a mouse when it spins? Oh well, I'd better go find the colony leader and tell him about this murder...and find somebody to fix this equipment. * RadioHead_ leaves the communications room again ***** * Third_Doctor flicks a few switches and turns a few knobs on the TARDIS console * ZoeHeriot stands by his side, watching Don't worry, Zoe, soon be at Metebelis 3! Oh, good. I've heard that the blue coloration is quite soothing. Yes, indeed it is. You always seem to have trouble there, Doctor. Remember the Spiders? Spiders? Oh, are there spiders there? Not that I know of. Well, the TARDIS is landing, so we'll find out soon enough. * Third_Doctor looks at Mike and wonders what he knows Hmmm, maybe it was a dream I had. Sorry, Doctor. Since I resigned from UNIT I feel I've gotten a bit soft. I know, Mike. That's why I asked you along on this holiday. * ZoeHeriot watches the column slow down Ah! A perfect landing, if I do say so myself! * Third_Doctor opens the TARDIS doors * ZoeHeriot walks out and frowns It's not blue! * ZoeHeriot's sparkly silver catsuit catches the light of the very yellow sun What? Of course it is! It certainly doesn't look blue to me. * Third_Doctor leaves the TARDIS You're right, Zoe. I usually am. * Third_Doctor harrumphs Well...the TARDIS is due for her 5,000 year check up. * Third_Doctor throws his cape on and looks about * MikeYates wears a loud long-sleeved shirt, unbuttoned frighteningly low, as well as bellbottoms Where do you think we are? Middle of nowhere? * Third_Doctor smiles * ZoeHeriot smiles back Oh, come now, Doctor. Everywhere is somewhere. Good point, Mike. Zoe, pick a direction. Um - that way. * ZoeHeriot points toward the north I can see water up there, so logically, that's where someone would build a settlement. Maybe we'll find people about. All right, we'll go south. * Third_Doctor walks ahead, leaving Mike and Zoe to catch up * ZoeHeriot blinks, starts to protest, then sighs and follows There are buildings that way. * MikeYates trudges along It looks rather futuristic. Appears to be an Earth colony. Then we are in the...I mean, my future. Yes, we are, but still in Zoe's past. Yes, it is a bit primitive, isn't it? This is fascinating. I wonder if Man is more progressive now? Depends on how you look at it. * ZoeHeriot scrutinizes their surroundings Hmm, I suppose they might be watching us, then. Just say you're from Earth. We'll be treated as honoured guests. Well, we *are* from Earth. At least, Mike and I are... I wonder if UNIT is still around. UNIT was dissolved in 2034. There wasn't much need for it after the interplanetary alliances started to form. It became a different government organization. Thank YOU, Zoe! I suppose you also know who won the cup that year? Which cup? Which cup? The only one that matters. * MikeYates smiles I hope they have something to eat. I'm feeling a bit peckish. I'd say the large building there is the one we want. Come on, don't dawdle. A meeting hall, eh, Doctor? * Third_Doctor nods General Earth colony design. * ZoeHeriot opens the door and peers in ::there is the sound of a dropping pan:: Would you stop, Dave!!! What? What am I doing? Cook the supper for once, girl! I am cooking, you imbecile! Oh dear. Are you sure we want to - * Third_Doctor pushes by and enters * ZoeHeriot steps back Too late, Zoe. Hello! Um, hello. * Gariel brushes her hands on her apron I'm the Doctor. * Third_Doctor shakes Gariel's hand * Gariel shakes the weird man's hand Gariel... oh, man, it's burning! * Gariel opens the oven and pulls out something black This is Zoe Heriot and Mike Yates. Nice to meet you. * DiamondDave swings round and spies Zoe! * DiamondDave staggers back * ZoeHeriot notices Dave's gaze on her * ZoeHeriot ignores him *Where* did you get that catsuit! Meeeeeeoooooooow! From a boutique on the Wheel. You won't have heard of it. Nice meeting you...sorry, I'm trying to get dinner ready and the idiot will not get out of the way! I know what I'm doing. What are you cooking? * Third_Doctor smiles I am not in the way, I'm just making sure you can cook a decent meal for once, sweetie darling. * Gariel belts DiamondDave in the stomach No one appreciates the stress of my work. No one! I've been cooking for years, you idiot.. you seem to like it enough. Talk to the hand, honey. Get over yourself, dweeb. Oh, could someone grab the boiling pot on the stove? I will! * MikeYates helps Gariel * ZoeHeriot just stands back and watches, amused Oh, thanks. * Gariel smiles at Mike It's crazy around here, for some reason. What shall I do with this pot? Smoke it, Mikey baby, smoke it! Oh...that pot. So help me, brother, if you do not shut up! Um...just lay it on the table. I think it's done. * Third_Doctor pokes about the room * DiamondDave glares at the Doctor. Yes? Hello? Did you want something? Don't mind us. * Third_Doctor finds a few carrots and munches on them Can you hand me that orange bottle beside you...Doctor, was it? * Gariel gets everything off the stove and out of the oven. * Third_Doctor hands the bottle to Gariel Thank you... You're welcome, my dear. * Gariel sprinkles something in the pot I hope it tastes okay. * Gariel takes a spoon and scoops some up Here, Doctor, see what you think. * Third_Doctor tries the soup Pinch more salt, I think. * Gariel nods and adds more salt Now try. * Third_Doctor sips Perfect! * Gariel beams * DiamondDave snaps his fingers. You, catsuit girl...glitter girl, what's your name, baby? * ZoeHeriot looks at Dave haughtily Zoe Heriot. Zoe Heriot...what a sexy name. You dating velvet jones over here? * DiamondDave indicates Mike No, of course not. Don't be facetious. * DiamondDave tries his hardest to look as annoyed as possible Gariel...did I tell you what happened at the studio earlier? Do I even want to know this, Dave? Well, something's up at the communication centre - you know, my show records there - there was some sort of brouhaha at the interplanetary communications block. Course us artistes at the entertainment wing never know the whole story, but *something* is up over there. Uh-huh. * Gariel is only half-listening to Dave * Third_Doctor listens to the gossip I heard that all of the communications equipment got smashed or something. And news coverage is going to cancel out *my* show...if I ever find the guy who did it...I'm gonna...pop him a good one. Oh, that's nice, Dave. You've lost communications? And you can't contact Earth? Yes, Mr Frills, we have. Well, I don't know, I just heard it. And I wouldn't trust anyone he talks to. Has anyone been to the communications centre? They're not letting any of us near it...big butch security guards everywhere. Something's happened and I don't know what. This is serious. Who's in charge around here? Oh some guy...what's his name? I don't pay attention to politics. Thialsal is our leader. Yeah, him. Thialsal. I voted for the other guy. Where can I find this Thialsal chap? Um...usually in his office. Well, let's go there, then! Directions would help, Zoe. I know, Doctor. * ZoeHeriot shakes her head amusedly Right...um, take the left out of here. Go down the stairs and his office is the first suite on the left. Thank you, Gariel. You're welcome. This way. * Third_Doctor marches out of the room, following the directions * ZoeHeriot follows * DiamondDave looks at Gariel Those three freaked me out...I think we better follow them and see what they're up to. Probably right... * Gariel rolls her eyes at Dave and gets dinner ready ***** * Thialsal sits in his office and shuffles papers officiously. * Thialsal does this, typically for BBC editing, for a full minute before the Doctor and co enter. * Gariel meanwhile is keeping an eye on the strangers * ZoeHeriot bursts through the door * Thialsal looks up. * ZoeHeriot stops short, not having realized that she had already entered the colony leader's office Oh. Hello. * Thialsal frowns. Who are you? You're not one of the colonists. No, that's right, I'm not. * ZoeHeriot smiles Good, well, now that we've gotten that sorted out... Who _are_ you? You're not old enough to be from IMC. No, I'm not from IMC. I'm from the City. * ZoeHeriot glances at the door, hoping the Doctor will enter * Doc3 enters the office We were - oh, Doctor! Another one? Don't rush me, there's a good chap... * Doc3 looks at Thialsal Are you the leader of this colony?? Yes, as a matter of fact, I am. I would like to know who you people are. * Thialsal scrabbles on his desk for a communicator. I'm Zoe. This is the Doctor. I do have another companion, Mike, who seems to have got himself lost... * ZoeHeriot looks at Thialsal curiously Do you know anything about the state of your communications equipment? Yes, of course I do. I'm in charge. Well, shouldn't you be *doing* something about it? Yes, you should, old chap. Someone has wrecked the communications equipment. Something _is_ being done about it. There are technicians at work at the moment. Won't you just let us in to look around? That is a crime scene, you can't go near. Now, if you'll just tell me what you're doing here. We've only just arrived. We came here by accident, old chap, we were on our way to Metebelis 3 and our ship crash landed... * ZoeHeriot nods and looks at Thialsal If you could kindly tell us where we are and what year this is, we'll be on our way... * Thialsal looks suspiciously at the pair. What _year_? Yes, don't be obtuse man! I'd like to know the year! * Doc3 is often frustrated by ignorant humans... * Gariel outside the door stifles a giggle * Gariel has never heard of *anyone* talking to the leader like that * Thialsal leans forwards. Not knowing the planet, I can barely accept, but the _year_? Have you been in cryogenic suspension or something? Your clothes... are frankly laughable. * ZoeHeriot looks at her catsuit Laughable? * ZoeHeriot shoots Thialsal an offended look That catsuit is only a couple of centures out of style. I happen to like it. Yes, old chap... we are a little difficult to explain... we're travellers in time and space. * Thialsal's jaw drops. _Time_ travellers? You seriously expect me to believe _that_? Well, I certainly hope so... It *is* true. * Gariel is excited by the thought of actually space travellers in the colony * Thialsal thinks: Their minds must have been damaged somewhere. Best to humour them until he can get them locked up. All right. Suppose I accept your story. What will you do then? Fix your communications equipment, for a start. Then solve your murder myster, I'd imagine. * DocThree flashes a grin * Thialsal raises an eyebrow. * Gariel about faints at the mention of murder but keeps listening in Very well. You wanted to know where you are? The year is 2490, the name of the planet is Frasigal Seven. * ZoeHeriot thinks a moment I've never heard of it... * DocThree ponders for a moment Well, I'm sure I have, at some point. * Thialsal frowns at them. * Thialsal thinks he'll take them to the communications centre and see what happens. Very well, I expect you want to see the communications equipment now. Lead on, my good man. * Gariel tries to scamper out of the way before the door is opened * Thialsal scowls and leads them out of the office. ***** * Anmarc walks silently along the corridor, bumping into Radiohead * RadioHead_ gasps Hey...you... Radiohead, why aren't you in the communications room? * MikeYates is nearby and hears Anmarc Somebody has sabotaged the equipment. I see... Nothing can be sent out. Really?? Does Thialsal know about it?? * MikeYates decides to stay hidden in hopes of learning more I am on my way now to tell him. Do you know where he is? Last I saw of him, he was in the hydroponics bay. Come with me, I'll take you to him. * MikeYates figures the murderer must be someone in authority OK. * RadioHead_ follows Anmarc down the hallway * MikeYates moves quickly to avoid being seen * Anmarc turns the corner in the corridor, Radiohead following... * MikeYates follows a bit behind * MikeYates misses a turn and realizes he went the wrong way * MikeYates quickly traces back Wait...this isn't the way to the hydroponics bay. Where are you going? No, it isn't. It's the way to the vacuum chamber... where you're going. * Anmarc turns around and grabs Radiohead * RadioHead_ struggles and tries to escape * MikeYates hears scuffling * Anmarc keeps a firm hold on Radiohead, and drags him down the corridor... * RadioHead_ yells for help * MikeYates hears yelling in the distance Is anyone there? Please!!! * MikeYates fears he is too far away * RadioHead_ still struggles * Anmarc gives Radiohead a karate chop in the neck * RadioHead_ collapses * MikeYates now hears nothing and must guess the way * Anmarc continues to drag the limp body of Radiohead to the vacuum chamber * MikeYates tries several rooms but is unsuccessful * RadioHead_'s communicator falls to the floor, unnoticed by Anmarc * Anmarc reaches the vacuum lock... What was the code... ah yes, 9-5-3. * MikeYates hears mumbling * MikeYates thinks it is this way * Anmarc enters the code, and sees the hatch open * RadioHead_ groans * RadioHead_ starts to come to * Anmarc pushes the limp body of Radiohead into the hatch * RadioHead_ is too groggy to escape * Anmarc slams the hatch door... and locks it securely Nooooo!!! * MikeYates runs to where the noise is * RadioHead_ bangs against the door in a futile attempt to open it Now the activating code... 5-3-9. * RadioHead_ grabs for his communicator to radio for help * Anmarc punches in the code... and walks away... whistling * RadioHead_ watches in horror as the vacuum opens * RadioHead_ explodes in a spectacular display of CSO'd effects * MikeYates turns the corner just in time to see Anmarc ::ending credits for first episode:: * Anmarc turns around after hearing footsteps You! Who are you?? You...killed that man! I did no such thing... * MikeYates reaches for his pistol * MikeYates realizes he has lost it And I say again, who are you?? I'm Captain Mike Yates of UNIT and you are under arrest! I must ask you to come quietly. * MikeYates gets out his handcuffs I don't think so... as I recall, UNIT was disbanded centuries ago. You have no authority. I might have no authority, but I know that murder is still illegal. * Anmarc turns and runs * MikeYates runs after Anmarc * Anmarc knows the colony better than this newcomer, and ducks into the galley * MikeYates turns Blast! Where did he go? * MikeYates slowly moves forward * MikeYates slowly enters the galley * MikeYates sees the place is dark * Anmarc ducks through the adjoining door to the mess * MikeYates hears the door on the opposite side of the room Stop! * MikeYates runs * MikeYates enters the mess * MikeYates wishes he had a flashlight * Anmarc lurks under a table * Gariel turns on the overhead light and is holding a knife What're you doing to my kitchen??? I'm after a suspect in a murder. Surely you must have seen a man come in here! You're with that guy, right? And the girl... * Gariel glances around the mess Um, you're the only one I see. Look, a man did come in here! * Anmarc uses the opportunity of the distraction to sneak away... Mind if I have a look? Sure. * Gariel is impressed with the space traveller * MikeYates slowly moves around the mess I suggest you stay back! I can take care of myself. * Gariel follows Mike That may very well be, but I am trained. * MikeYates slowly looks under a table So? So, keep quiet and do as I say! * Gariel raises an eyebrow but keeps quiet * MikeYates finds nothing Blast! * Gariel sighs with relief So who were you looking for? A man - as I told you. But he got away. Why were you looking for him? He murdered a man. Here??? Of course here! That would be 2...gods... * Gariel sits in a chair ::to be continued...::