01x15 - Chapter Fifteen: Revolt of the Power Men

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[expl*si*n]

FLASH: Blasting off
on a desperate mission

to save earth from
the evil plottings

of the tyrannical spacelord, Ming the Merciless.

[laughing]

FLASH: Dr. Han Zarkov
and Dale Harden

have joined me, Flash
Gordon, on a fantastic

journey into worlds whereperil and adventure await us.

NARRATOR: With
the aid of Gundar,

the desert hawk ofTropica, and a little help

from their friends,
Flash, Dale and Zarkov

restore Queen
Desira to her throne

and gain a new
ally in the battle

against the evil dictator,Ming the Merciless.

Returning to Arboria,
Flash vows to carry

the fight to free Mongoto the emperor's doorstep.

And now, chapter 15,
Revolt of the Power Men.

VULTAN: Too long, Ming
the Merciless has held

my skycity and people c*ptive.

It is time for action!

BARIN: Patience, my friend.

Ming's robot army is stilltoo strong for us to defeat.

We are supposed to be thefreedom fighters of Mongo,

yet we sit by while
Ming continues

to enslave our planet.

I am with you, Vultan.

You are all right, my friends.

Ming is too strong to fight, buthe also grows stronger each day

we delay our attack.

So, what do you
suggest, Flash?

We need an edge in
this uneven contest,

and perhaps, Vultan, yourskycity is that edge.

Then we retake my city.

Yes, my feathered friend,that's what we're going to do.

But how?

Let's return to Arboria.

I think I have a plan.

I hope you know what
you're doing, Flash.

So do I, doc.

So do I.

We have no chance toattack the city while Ming's

energy shield remains in place.

Then we better get inside thecity and shut off the power.

Easier said than
done, earth man.

Vultan, how does
Ming supply the city?

Supply rockets
from Mongo City.

If we could get aboard
one of those shuttles--

Impossible.

The rocket port is
too well guarded.

Perhaps there is someone inthe city who would help us.

And who would that be?

He is called Ergon, the
leader of the power men.

I want the east fortressup to full power in two days!

With respect, your majesty,it is an impossible task

you set before us.

There are no impossible tasks,only weak-willed fools who

are unable to do their work!

You will accomplish
what I desire, Ergon,

or someone else will
command the power men.

Yes, my emperor.

I understand.

I will do my best.

For your sake, I hopeyour best is good enough.

[laughing]

Some days, I feel Mongo
would be better if Flash

Gordon were on the throne.

Yes, my emperor?

Captain Erzine, I havea special mission for you.

Take a few trusted
men, go to Arboria

and bring back the
earth woman Dale Harden.

As you command.

You have thwarted me toomany times, Flash Gordon.

We shall see how
you like it when

your precious Dale
Harden becomes the bride

of Ming the Merciless.

[laughing]

DALE: Arboria is so lovely,Flash, but I still miss earth.

We both do, Dale.

And someday, when Ming isdefeated, we'll return there.

Sorry to interrupt, Flash, butwe've got a date in Mongo City.

You're sure this is thesafest way into Mongo City?

It's the only way--

over there.

That's our transportation.

FLASH: Let's get going!

There'll be more
of those tin can

soldiers where he came from.

FLASH: Next stop, Mongo City.

Unless something
gets in our way.

COMPUTER: Unauthorized
rocket car.

Alert m1ngo City Defense.

Set automated defenses
to stop intruder.

We've got troubles.

I can't control it!

Somehow, I get the feelingwe're not wanted in Mongo City.

I suggest we swim
instead of talk.

The river should carry usinto the city sewer system,

and Ergon's headquarters.

Earth is so far
away from us, doctor.

How will we ever return?

I'm installing a new
power supply, using

aurium in our rocket ship.

I think it will get us back.

At least we've preventedMing him from attacking earth.

I'm afraid you've
only postponed

my father's dreams of conquest.

You're right about that,Aura, which is why we

must defeat the emperor, now.

Someday, I would like
to see your earth, Dale.

And someday, you will.

I'm glad we've finally
become friends, Aura.

So am I.

Sweet dreams, my ladies.

Quickly, before
we are discovered.

Ever get the feeling
you might be lost?

A lion man is never lost.

At least, hardly ever.

You think he means us?

[splash]

[electrical buzzing]

That ought to
dampen his spirits.

But who's our benefactor?

Welcome to Ergon's
world, Flash Gordon.

[laughing]

Welcome home, Princess Aura.

Your father will be delighted.

Not only have I brought
him Dale Harden,

but I have returned
his daughter.

You'll answer
for this, Erzine!

No, my darling daughter, it isyou who shall do the answering.

Take Aura to her quarters.

I will deal with her
disobedience later.

You have done well,
Captain Erzine.

My bride is more
beautiful than ever.

Mongo agrees with
you, Dale Harden.

I will never be your bride!

You will.

Willingly or unwillingly,it does not matter to me.

Prepare her for the
wedding ceremony!

I only wish you could
witness the fate

of your beloved Flash Gordon.

Dale!

No, Flash.

Ming's got Dale!

I know, my friend.

But for now, we have
more urgent business.

All of Mongo depends upon us.

He's right, Flash.

Even my power men willsupport you as Mongo's hero.

We gladly join the fight againstMing, but we need weapons.

You're both right.

We must retake the skycity so wehave a chance against the Mongo

City defenses.

That rocket is destined
to supply the skycity.

Then that's how we'll
get past the energy

shield guarding the city.

Thank you, friend.

You've done enough
bringing us here.

I'm going with you.

I alone know how to
shut off the power

that maintains the skycity.

BARIN: Now, we'll
launch the attack.

Ming will know my wrath forhaving stolen Aura and Dale.

I only hope Flash
is able to interrupt

the energy shield, else
I feel our mission will

be doomed to failure.

Trust Flash, my winged friend.

He has not failed us yet.

We don't have much time.

Thun, you go to the prisonand release Vultan's hawkmen.

We'll need their help.

And you?

Ergon and I will cut
off the energy shield.

I helped install the shield.

Follow me.

[electrical buzzing]

[growling]

[beeping]

That's the generator.

It controls the energy shield.

Suppose I eliminate it?

No.

It also controls the
anti-gravity beams

that keep the city aloft.

Ming is the crafty one.

We can't disconnect
shield without plunging

the city to the ground.

ERGON: There is
enough reserve power

to keep the anti-gravity beamsoperating for a few minutes--

long enough to let
Barin's fighters

pass through the shield.

Then let's go!

Come on!

It's time to turn
off these machines.

Ergon!

Duck!

BARIN: Flash has done it.

The energy shield is destroyed.

[alarm sounding]

It's totally ruined!

What's happening?

VULTAN: The anti-gravity
beams are gone.

The city is falling!

My city.

The anti-gravity
beams have failed.

We've got to do something.

There is nothing we can do.

The generator is finished.

Then we bypass the generator.

There is one chance--

to feed power
directly to the beams.

Then let's go!

You two hawkmen, come with us!

This one.

ERGON: Good shot, earth man.

Bring me the cable.

The city is doomed!

Will that do it?

ERGON: Let's hope so.

FLASH: It's too
late to start over.

Flash has done it!

BARIN: We've beaten them.

The skycity is ours!

A good day's work, Thun.

I have my city back.

When Zarkov and Ergon
repair the damage,

we'll be ready to bring ourfight to Ming's doorstep.

And this time,
we'll be the victors.

But first, I'm going to
Mongo City to get Dale.

You can't go after her.

Ming will be expecting that.

I have to go, Barin.

When the skycity is ready,start the attack on Mongo City.

I'll take care of Ming.

I'll go with you.

Not this time, my good friend.

This fight is between me and me.

Let me borrow your leaf ship.

Take it.

And the luck of
Arboria be with you.

So, father, Flash Gordonhas defeated you again.

You try my benevolentpatience once too often, Aura.

Take care or you may
suffer the same fate

as your earth friends.

All of Mongo believesin Flash Gordon and Barin.

You cannot win
against such odds.

I am Ming the Merciless!

I will rule Mongo
and the universe!

No one will deny me mydestiny, not even Flash Gordon.

[alarm sounding]

Sorry to leave you like this.

Hmm.

This part of the city looksripe for urban renewal.

Have faith in your
Flash Gordon, Dale.

He has not failed you yet.

If only I knew where he is.

Phew, that was close!

I wish I knew where
in Mongo City I was.

ZARKOV: Most impressive, Vultan.

There will be time
for sightseeing later.

Now we must make ready
for the coming battle.

This time, Ming will
pay for his evil deeds.

[growling]

Uh-oh, looks like I
made the wrong turn.

Sorry, fella.

I'll catch your act later.

[growling]

[slamming]

[growling]

That was an ugly little brute.

I wonder who he belongs to.

One of my little pets.

Ming!

We meet again, Flash Gordon.

But this time, I trust,
will be the last.

You have become quite
a thorn in my side.

Sorry about that.

What I want from you
is, where's Dale?

At the moment, she's awaitingthe arrival of her betrothed.

And I mustn't keep her waiting.

You'll never marry Dale!

Not only will I marry her,you will witness the ceremony.

Unfortunately, you willonly be a silent observer.

I can't move!

[laughing]