Pirx kalandjai (1973–…): Season 1, Episode 4 - Terminusz a koronatanu - full transcript
Chamber of
Cosmic Affairs
Calling First Lieutenant Pirx!
PIRX'S ADVENTURES
Based on Stanislaw
Lem's novels, written by:
Part 4.
*Terminus, the Crown witness*
- First Lieutenant Pirx?
- Yes.
- Was it you, who handed in a petition to
the Chamber of Cosmic Affairs? - Yes.
- Is this that petition? - Yes.
- Have a seat! - Thank you.
The Chamber entrusted the Court
led by me to revise your observations.
I would like to ask you Lieutenant Pirx,
do you still uphold your plea, or not?
I still uphold it.
- So, you still request the investigation
of the operation? - Yes.
Do you have any personal interest
concerning the content of this plea?
I don't understand.
I'm asking you if you'll have
any moral or financial gain from it
if we decide to deal with your request?
No, I won't.
Then why did you decide
to make this move?
The man, whom humanity can thank for
the first antimatter-powered spaceship,
was in my opinion, wrongfully
convicted 3 years ago.
On what do you base your statement?
I think it wasn't the
construction that was faulty,
and now it might
even be possible to prove this.
How can you prove it?
On behalf of the prosecuting
magistrate I must inform you,
that if your petition proves
to be invalid,
we'll use your petition to raise a charge
against you for slandering the court.
I understand that.
And now, let's go through the certain points
of the petition, and draw our conclusions.
Mr. Chairman, again, I would like
to draw your attention to the fact
that the statements of the petition
are based on vague presumptions.
These are not proven facts.
Your remarks are noted.
Therefore we should first and foremost
deal with the statements,
and their validity
instead of the conclusions
based upon them.
Topic Number One:
Regarding the functional condition of
the general-purpose
worker-robot, Terminus.
Well, tell us about your first
encounter with the robot.
When I received my official promotion,
I hurried to the
spaceport immediately.
- Tell me, where is launch sector No.7?
- This is it. What are you looking for?
I was told that the Blue Star is parking here.
You came to visit the museum?
That's over there!
Oh, my God!
- Is it possible to fly with that?
- Are you, by any chance the..?
- I am the new commander.
- My condolences.
Thank you.
Who is it?
I am Terminus!
Who is it?
Terminus.
I am here!
It is cold in here!
I see badly.
Are you taking care of the engine?
Terminus
Of the engine.
Of the engine.
I am checking the seams.
- I am checking the seams.
- Terminus!
Go to your place!
Yes, sir.
Terminus.
I am checking the seams.
I see badly.
It's cold in here!
Tell me, Lieutenant! What
do you know about
Gutter, who was
convicted 3 years ago?
I don't understand the question.
Have you met him recently?
This talented scientist, the creator of
the first antimatter-powered spaceship,
currently works as a low-ranking
technician on a penitentiary moon.
Answer my question!
What was your question?
So...
Have you met Gutter recently?
Have you or have you not?
- Gutter?
- That's me.
Are you the same Jan Gutter,
who was convicted
for the Nautilus
catastrophe 3 years ago?
That's right.
First Lieutenant Pirx.
What do you want?
I'm taking command of
the newly rebuilt Nautilus.
- That's your problem.
- I handed in a petition in your interest.
I think it is possible to
prove your innocence.
Go to hell with your petition.
Don't you understand, man? You could ask
for a new court procedure, a new trial!
I'm not interested in your trials.
Think about it! You'll never get
back on your feet otherwise!
Why? Do you think I'm standing
on my hands these days?
You're doing a job that is
inferior to your abilities.
You just leave my abilities alone, please!
They already proved my total
inability on paper 3 years ago.
What's more, since I've been here on this
penitentiary moon, I had
a lot of time to think.
Do you feel like you're guilty?
Nobody was interested about
my feelings 3 years ago either.
Nautilus exploded five days
after its launch. 4 people died.
Even though the calculations
were good, but still...
I was the main constructor.
You were sentenced to
serve 12 years in jail.
What do you think will be left of you
by the time you get out of here?
That's still far off.
Look at me.
The man sitting in front of you
is a tacit, settled and calm man,
May the sky fall on this whole thing!
- Hello Gloria!
- Hello. How was your trip?
It was a bit complicated.
My friends were so jealous
when they found out
that you're already a First
Lieutenant at such a young age.
But I told them how hard
it is for you these days,
just to make them even more envious!
But I hope everything
is in order now, right?
I'll be trying on my clothes
on Wednesday.
- I would like it if you'd see them, too!
- On Wednesday?
- Unfortunately, I can't.
- Why not?
Come here, please, to discuss everything.
You know, I filed a petition...
What petition? I've already
arranged everything!
You know it's about
a very important issue.
And I've found some
serious evidence on the journey.
They've already started the trials.
Oh, my God, Pirx! When
will you grow up?
We already delayed our wedding
once because of this trip,
and now, when you come home,
you start looking for evidence,
instead of... Grow up finally!
Try to understand, Gloria!
This is very important,
this trial is...
Gloria!
So, we can point out that Gutter
himself doesn't wish to reopen the case.
So why are we all here then?
On the other hand, I can
prove that only First Lt. Pirx
could profit from this whole thing.
Well, well... I am curious to hear that.
- I'm asking for Borst to appear as witness.
- Borst, as witness? - Yes.
According to jurisprudence,
you came across
your supposed evidence
while in space.
so we must also hear from the other
participants of that space mission.
- You mean, from my subordinates?
- I meant from the other crew-members.
I'm calling in Lieutenant Borst!
- Lieutenant Borst!
- Yes.
Sit down, please!
You were the navigator of the Blue Star...
- under First Lt. Pirx's command.
Is that correct? - Yes.
Are you claiming that First Lt. Pirx
filed his petition for selfish reasons?
Yes.
Do you think this did not happen
in the interest of Jan Gutter?
I have every reason to assume that.
I don't understand you. On
what basis do you say that?
Look, pal! You had a
bit of success recently.
Simply put, you just got used to success.
Shortly after your diploma, you were
promoted to the rank of commander,
and then you found out, that your very
first spaceship is a piece of junk.
The mission wasn't so interesting either.
So he had to come up with something.
Are you saying that Pirx wanted to turn
an unimportant mission
into a success story?
At any costs... Even if it means
forfeiting the truth?
I'd rather just put it this way: at the
cost of an unimportant mission.
I believe, Mr Chairman, that the human
context of the matter is quite clear.
I suggest the immediate
termination of the proceedings.
Thank you.
I've finished questioning the witness.
I also would like to ask
a question from the witness.
Tell me, please. What is
the relationship between you?
- I was his navigator.
- I don't mean it that way.
Personally.
I occasionally did not
agree with my commander,
but otherwise we were
on good terms.
We were classmates at the Academy.
Don't be polite, Borst.
We were never really enthusiastic
about each other.
Just remember! When you found out
that you'll be my subordinate...
Pardon me, Mr. Chairman, but what
does this have to do with the case?
You are right.
It is the petition and Jan
Gutter himself, that interests us,
not First Lt. Pirx's motives.
But I would like to remind you that it
was you, who pointed out the issue.
Well, then... Let's
return to the petition.
I have already asked for the
termination of the proceedings,
because it became obvious that the
investigation is not in Jan Gutter's interest.
Come on! He is an unfortunate
man, who in his wounded pride
doesn't even know what he's saying.
Please! If the accused
himself does not wish
to have a new trial, according
to existing law...
According to existing law, there
are other possibilities as well.
Yes, Mr. Chairman,
in special cases, in matters of great
importance to humanity, perhaps.
Why? Don't you think
that the creation of the
first antimatter powered
spaceship is not such a matter?
We'll continue the proceedings tomorrow
at 10 am, with the help of a technical expert.
Wait. I'll show you my
wedding dress. I'll turn it on.
Do you like it?
And what about this one?
Or this?
- Honey, this is not why I called you.
- What do you mean by that?
- Are you not interested in my wedding dress?
- Yes, I am. But it seems like...
the hearing will go on for a bit longer.
What do you mean longer?
Hurry up and come home! We must
visit grandma the day after tomorrow.
- The day after tomorrow?
- Yes, the day after tomorrow.
- Honey, it's impossible. The hearing...
- You said it'd be settled quickly.
Yes, but it seems like they're continuing
the investigation. I must stay here.
Should I visit my grandma on my own then?
So, you're saying that the robot's
behaviour is completely normal.
Yes.
At least that's what I thought
at our first encounter.
It acted a bit strange, but with
such an old model it's not unusual.
And what's your opinion, Lt Borst?
In my opinion this robot is structurally
damaged, confused and stupid.
It's constant mumbling
is without reason.
It's no surprise that the
investigation couldn't find
anything relevant about
it 3 years ago either.
I'll sum it up: according to Borst
the robot is structurally damaged.
But according to Pirx it was working
well upon their first encounter.
But later it was not!
Please, do not bend my statement!
When did you meet the
robot for the first time?
As I have already said in
my previous statement,
after I was promoted,
and took over the ship.
- So, still on Earth?
- Yes.
And you, Lieutenant Borst?
Did you see the robot
on Earth or in space?
Nobody could have met the
robot before launch, only me.
Not even the reactor engineer?
We control this type of reactor
from the control centre.
And since the engineer was still saying
good bye to his wife five
minutes before the launch,
I dont't think he saw it either.
Come on! This is ridiculous.
It's the engineer's duty to check all
systems of the reactor before launch.
And the robot is also such a system.
I am calling for the reactor
engineer as a witness.
Rokovsky, reactor engineer
is on Helios-07. He is on
a mission beyond the Solar System.
He is due to return in 2 years.
This means we have to be satisfied
with First Lt. Pirx's report on this.
And you, Lt Borst, when did
you see it for the first time?
Do you remember?
Yes, I do. It happened
shortly after the launch.
- Was everything all right with the launch?
- Yes.
Although this piece of old junk
was somewhat clumsy.
It wasn't even moving at
70% reactor load.
The entire control-room
was trembling though.
So, we rather overheated the
engine in order to launch.
- And didn't the overheating cause
any negative consequences? - No.
The temperature of the engine rose a little,
but the leakage was insignificant.
So, shortly after the launch,
Commander Pirx left the control-room,
only to return excitedly somewhat later.
He sounded very confusing...
So, I didn't really understand
whatever he wanted to say.
First Lt. Pirx, what happened
after you left the control-room?
Somebody is practising
Morse-codes perhaps?
What a strange idea!
But who?
Everyone is on duty.
I am...
behind...
the wall.
The containment vessel...
cracked.
Ice is...
everywhere.
Ice. What kind of ice?
Pratt, Pratt answer!
Vajn answer!
This is Simon!
Simon.
Who's that?
Monzen, answer!
Monzen, answer!
That's impossible!
Simon.
To Monzen.
Pratt.
He is on the sixth.
Behind...
the wall...
with the last...
bottle.
Monzen!
Answer!
Monzen, answer!
Monzen, answer!
When I decoded the signals,
I had a strange feeling.
Everything was so familiar, and yet
so inexplicable at the same time.
I excitedly ran back to
the control-room.
I must have looked confused, because
Borst gazed at me with a startled expression.
Are you surprised by that, pal?
You weren't just looking confused,
but troubled instead!
I thought some serious
trouble had happened.
- Borst!
- What is it? What's happened?
Come with me for a second!
What is all this excitement about?
Who were the crew of Nautilus?
Do you remember?
Of course, I do. Monzen
was the commander,
and the crew: Pratt, Vajn and Simon.
- Monzen, Pratt and Vajn and Simon.
- Yes, they all died.
The catastrophe happened
five days after the launch.
The reactor broke down.
Later on they repaired it and
renamed it. It's called Blue Star now.
Pal! This was my topic at the History of
Astronautics exam at university.
Come with me!
They didn't die immediately
according to the investigation.
The onboard partitions wrecked by the
explosion cut them off from each other.
They had no chance to escape.
But they didn't panic...
They kept on communicating
with each other
using Morse-codes.
Come on! Don't be crazy, all this
had happened 3 years ago,
just because some mad
robot is knocking now,
the youngest commander
of the space fleet is...
Wait. Listen!
Pratt, Pratt...
Monzen...
he is not answering... but...
he... still has some...
oxygen left...
Simon, Monzen.
Give the cable to Pratt.
Pratt doesn't have oxygen.
But who is this?
Maybe Monzen?
This is Pratt... My hands are freezing...
I can't take it any longer.
Of course, of course. Pratt was on
Level 6. His oxygen ran out first.
And the others couldn't help him.
But why didn't Monzen answer?
Did he die by then perhaps?
This is Vajn!
I can hear Monzen from beneath.
I can still hear him, but just weakly.
Monzen, answer!
- Help Pratt. - Of course, by now
everybody just thinks about themselves.
If there is enough oxygen and some
food, and the rescue comes in time...
Don't slander Monzen!
Anyway, even if they'd have been found,
the reactor radiation had
already contaminated them.
Listen!
What are the Morse-codes
you're sending, Terminus?
I'm checking the sutures.
I'm checking the sutures.
0.4 roentgen/hour
Can I continue?
The Morse-codes! What are they?
Morse-codes?
I don't understand.
I don't understand.
You're fucked up, pal.
They found a robot at the
bottom of the reactor room.
I mean, under the ruins.
Maybe this is the same one.
I still remember the topic clearly!
This is not just a topic!
This was a real catastrophe,
do you understand?
Does this mean that you don't
deny Pirx's claims in his petition?
The robot's signals are
connected to the catastrophe.
The question is, how do we
interpret the robot's signals,
and what conclusions
we will deduce from them.
Yes.
The connection is undeniable,
I acknowledge that.
Terminus' metal brain
listened to and recorded
the Morse-codes of the dying men.
Some parts of these communications
were preserved in it's crystal-memory.
But there are no correlations
between the sentences!
The uttered sentences are so much
detached from it's brain-functions,
that it doesn't even know about them.
What does the technical
expert conclude from all this?
In my opinion, the robot's
information is valid.
You can't look at a brain
as a technical unit only,
even if it belongs to
such a simple robot.
As we know the signals were not recorded
in the same way as a
tape recorder would do that,
by that I mean, in a linear, successive way,
but they seem to create an
almost spatial representation,
and strange as it might
sound, it is possible
to ask questions of it,
and it will answer.
So, are you suggesting we ask the robot
about the reasons for the catastrophe?
Yes.
In my opinion, it is a must.
If Terminus witnessed the catastrophe,
then it knows a lot, that could
help in revealing the truth.
That's exactly what I'm against!
It is possible to pose questions, and
it will surely respond, but
the given answers will have nothing
to do with this whole thing.
- We must try it at least!
- I object!
We won't have evidence to prove,
that the robot's answers
- let's just call them answers
for the sake of simplification -
are acceptable or not.
How can we be sure
of the authenticity and
factuality of its answers?
Let me point out something else as well.
How is it possible that the last
investigation that took place 3 years ago
left this important witness
out of consideration completely?
Why didn't they ask him back then?
Were they waiting for Pirx, perhaps?
There is no need for your ire!
The Nautilus was contaminated with
radioactivity during the
explosion of the reactor.
They had to wait for the
contamination to break down.
This was the first trip
of the reconstructed spaceship.
But I seriously doubt whether they
actually examined Terminus
back then, since it was
also contaminated.
Not to mention that not too many people
would have expected answers
in the form of Morse-codes
from a robot who
understands human speech.
As you all know, the records of the
previous investigation are classified.
They are top secret. But as chairman,
I was allowed to have a look at them.
And I won't break regulations by reading
out a couple of details from them.
First Lt. Pirx was telling the truth.
Terminus wasn't questioned
back then, indeed.
Despite the radioactive contamination,
the questioning could
have been arranged
with the use of some
technical equipment.
But this wasn't the main reason.
The leader of the investigation seems
to have chosen a fairly
arbitrary method back then.
Mr. Chairman, this is slanderous!
A serious offence!
Dr. Smith is one of the best
jurists of our days.
Several hundreds of young lawyers got
trained under his tutelage in our department.
Our department?
Does this mean you are
Dr. Smith's associate?
That's why you were defending the
honour of your trade so much, right?
I protest against
this offensive tone!
Prof. Smith followed judicial practice...
... what's more, he followed common
sense during those investigations.
Pardon me, Mr Chairman.
Who is this Dr. Smith?
One of the leading professors
at the Academy of Law.
His career really took off
following the Gutter-case.
Well, as for myself, I accept
First Lt. Pirx's suggestion.
We'll ask Terminus.
Mr. Chairman.
This is a wrong decision.
From a legal point of view,
this method of investigation...
First Lt. Pirx, have you come up with
your questions to the robot already?
For that I'd need to know the statements
of the last investigation from 3 years ago.
According to the records, the launch
of the Nautilus was excellent.
The new construction lived up
to the preliminary expectations.
But five days after the launch,
all contact was lost with the spaceship.
Since the spaceship didn't reply,
they carried out a search,
but a patrol-ship only
found it 32 days later.
According to the investigation,
the ship's reactor had exploded.
And the crew only survived the
catastrophe for a couple of days.
What kind of data were
preserved in
concerning the reactor's operation?
Unfortunately the computer's memory
got damaged during the explosion.
Therefore no useful data
could be saved from it.
Based on the available evidence,
the investigation came to
the conclusion back then,
that the construction was not
sufficiently developed.
The launch of the test-mission
was too early.
The constructor shouldn't
have approved it.
So, to prove Gutter's innocence,
the investigation should show
the the catastrophe was
caused by other reasons,
and not because of bad construction.
The questions asked from the
robot must focus on this.
Mr. Chairman, I repeat
my objection to use
such methods during the investigation.
As a legal expert...
And as Dr. Smith's associate,
am I right?
But don't forget that you're not in a
comfortable position now,
as was Dr. Smith back then,
leading the investigation
from the attorney's chair.
Yes, as Dr. Smith's associate,
I am forced to call your
decision an unlawful one.
Citing the 83rd paragraph of
the Universal Law Book... I quote,
First article
The testimony of things that are built
as mechanical constructions,
or programmes with
artificial intelligence
cannot generally be accepted as testimony
in the course of judicial legal practice.
Tell me, why didn't you also quote
the clause of the article as well?
In such cases, the word of the chairman
of the appellate court is always final.
Didn't you remember that, too?
Or did you forget it?
But please! This is
basically a legal problem.
If we accept a robot's testimony,
we will create an inconvenient
legal precedent.
A year from now robots could be asked
in cases of homicide as well.
I am calling for the investigation
to be suspended.
I don't consent.
Your decision doesn't just offend, but
completely upsets common legal practice!
As a sign of my protest, I'm leaving the room now.
You're not allowed to leave the room!
Is it really me, who is breaking legal practice?
Let me also quote from the 83rd paragraph.
4th article.
The testimony of things that are
built as mechanical constructions,
or programmes with
artificial intelligence
can be accepted in extreme cases.
Especially in legal cases when
programmed intelligences were used
for special, scientific purposes.
The construction of the world's first
antimatter-powered spaceship,
is just such a case, in my opinion.
Not to mention, that the 83rd paragraph
has no bearing on this case at all.
Because in our case it's not about the
testimony of an intelligence built into
some mechanical device.
The late astronauts still 'live' in the
circuits of that old robot.
We are asking for THEIR testimony.
I'm asking you to accept my resignation
from representing the case.
Since we are getting close to the
end of the procedure, I cannot do that.
It is your duty to to finish your job.
- Hello, Gloria!
- Hello.
Guess what, a couple of days
more, and we're done here.
Mr Chairman decided to question
Terminus on Thursday.
What do you mean, on Thursday?
Do you think it's so easy to hire
the wedding reception hall?
I stood in line for the advance
booking until midday.
Our wedding will be on Thursday,
I've just arranged it!
I understand, sweetie, but I must
attend a field inspection that day.
Tell them not to have the field inspection on
Thursday, because you're busy elsewhere!
But it's not so simple as that...
- Arrange another time for us, will you?
- What do you mean, get another time?
I also booked the banquet-hall
of Hotel Sirius.
All the relatives were informed, too. And
they already ordered the
space-taxis to get there!
And I also ordered the helicopters!
Just keep them calm!
Tell them that I also...
Replace the generator as well!
Borst! The committee
has arrived. Come!
- The committee is here.
- Thank you.
Welcome, gentlemen.
If you allow me, I'll show you the way.
- Check the integrated electronic circuits!
- All right!
Terminus!
The Morse-codes!
Terminus!
The Morse-codes!
Don't you understand?
Terminus!
The Morse-codes!
I noticed some leakage.
I am filling the gap.
0.4 roentgen/hour.
I'm continuing my job.
May I resume, sir?
Terminus! The Morse-codes!
I noticed some leakage.
I am filling the gap.
0.4 roentgen/hour
I'm continuing my job.
May I resume, sir?
In one word, it's all over!
The robot didn't want to
give us the Morse-codes.
I don't understand what happened.
What could be the reason?
The investigation was closed.
- The petition was turned down.
- What happens next?
Can't you come up with something?
We can postpone our wedding if you want.
No. There is no need for that.
First Lt. Pirx?
- Yes. - Please go to the Chamber
of Cosmic Affairs tomorrow at 10 am!
To the Chamber...
Thank you.
Tomorrow morning...
I don't understand.
- Do you know why they decided
to continue the investigation? - Continuing?
Come on! This is just another example
of the Chairman's self-important attitude.
He wants to officially announce
the results of the investigation.
I mean, it's lack of results...
I told you from the very
beginning, pal. This is just...
a worthless piece of
malfunctioning junk of a robot.
I told you not to believe what it says.
Everybody's laughing at you now.
Your only excuse is your
young age and inexperience.
This whole case is very
unpleasant for me as well.
Being forced to participate
in such a ridiculous investigation.
Sit down, please!
We continue the investigation
of Lt. Pirx's petition.
We continue?
Pardon me, Mr. Chairman, but
I can't see what is still there
to investigate after yesterday's
unsuccessful test?
Or did you, perhaps, find another paragraph
that can turn a failure into a success?
I must strongly advise you to
refrain from such comments!
A new witness has appeared for our case.
How come I wasn't informed of this?
We didn't have enough time.
And since it is about some
technical detail, I deemed
it was enough to inform our
technical expert only.
Mr. Chairman! I have already
announced my withdrawal from the case.
From now on, I'll refrain from
giving voice to my opinion.
I seriously doubt that.
Let's start the hearing of the witness.
I'm calling for Jan Gutter as witness.
You contacted me yesterday afternoon,
requesting to be a witness
in our investigation.
Please, repeat everything
you told me yesterday afternoon.
I heard about the failure of the
investigation from the media.
I couldn't help pondering about...
the cause of this failure.
I, on my part,
suspected some technical issues.
But then I was helped out by Lt. Borst.
Me?
Yes.
The Chairman gave me the chance to
read the record of the investigation.
And in it, I found a sentence
said by Lt. Borst...
It was he, who gave me
the key to this riddle.
I protest!
Did the Chairman really give the
official report to an outsider?
I'm happy to see that you've
already proved me right,
and you're not refraining
from further comments.
but since when is the convict
an outsider to his own case?
Please, continue your testimony.
What did I say?
What sentence of mine
are your talking about?
According to the records,
your words were:
"It wasn't even moving at
70% reactor load."
Which means, you had
to overload the reactor.
The temperature was running quite high!
The heat!
I didn't think of that.
To be accurate, it's the radioactive
heat we're talking about.
To make the robot talk
about the catastrophe,
and to evoke this
hidden memory of his
we must surround Terminus with
the very same harsh circumstances
as it experienced when it
was at the centre of the explosion
in the middle of enormous
radioactivity and heat.
Well, then. Do you understand it now?
We carried out our test
while the reactor was cold,
and the spaceship was
on the ground.
Therefore from a technical viewpoint I declare
the previous test inadequately prepared.
So, of course, I'm expecting the
usual dissent of the legal consultant,
but I'm calling for a repeat of the test.
- Reactor capacity: 95%.
- Keep increasing it!!
Commander! The bow
temperature is 3500°C.
It is rapidly rising.
That's good. Increase capacity!
Overload: 10%
Engine-temperature: 750°C
- Overload: 15%
- Excellent. Keep increasing it!
I'm surprised this junk
is still in one piece.
Don't grumble. I'm sure you've never
made a lap of honour for the sake of a robot.
Overload: 20%!
25%!
Engine: 850°C.
- Overload: 30%.
- That's it!
I am not Monzen.
This is Simon!
Who are you?
Who are you?
Answer!
Help me!
Help, help us!
Help...
Don't you understand?
Answer! We are all in distress.
This is Pratt!
Help me!
The oxygen ran out!
Send some along the pipeline!
Help me!
Monzen, come in!
Monzen, come in!
Mozen... are you hurt?
Monzen... Were you hurt
by the meteor-impact?
Were you hurt by the
meteor-impact? Monzen!
Meteor-impact!
A reactor could explode from that!
I want this sentence to be
emphasized in the records!
Terminus! Stop!
Terminus! Continue your work!
I noticed some leakage. I'm filling the gap.
0.4 roentgen/hour
I'm continuing my job!
May I continue, sir?
The temperature is rising.
The temperature is rising.
The temperature is rising.
We found out that the
catastrophe that took place
3 years ago, wasn't the result
of bad construction,
but of an unexpected
meteor-impact on Nautilus.
The meteor penetrated
the wall of the spaceship,
damaged the bulwark of the reactor,
and exited on the other side.
The investigation proved the innocence
of the previously convicted Jan Gutter.
Therefore the Chamber of Cosmic
Affairs asked the presidency
to nullify the previous
sentence.
The presidency accepted the proposal,
and ordered
that the ship previously
named as Nautilus,
the world's first
antimatter-powered spaceship,
be given the new name of Jan Gutter,
and as one of the most important
artefacts of space missions
be placed in the Cosmic World Museum.
Furthermore, as of today, Jan Gutter
is appointed as the leader of
Cosmic Chamber's construction office.
And tell me, Mr. Chairman,
what will become of Terminus?
Look, the whole scene we saw on
the spaceship was very shocking.
I don't want others to evoke the
events of the catastrophe in the future
the same way as we did.
And for that reason, I ordered
Terminus to be dismembered.
- Hello!
- Hello!
What kind of clothes are you wearing?
You haven't even changed?
Pirx, how can you be so irresponsible?
Don't be anxious, honey. I'm
already nearly back.
- Where are you?
- Nearly home.
I'm taking the Jan Gutter
spaceship into the museum.
I can't believe how easy it is
to manoeuvre with this one.
Pirx, you are out of your mind!
The entire family is here!
Grandma, granddad,
and all the wedding guests.
Don't be anxious, honey! By the time
I have to say 'yes', I'll be there.
(K) Kopyleft - 2010.
All Rites Reversed...
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Cosmic Affairs
Calling First Lieutenant Pirx!
PIRX'S ADVENTURES
Based on Stanislaw
Lem's novels, written by:
Part 4.
*Terminus, the Crown witness*
- First Lieutenant Pirx?
- Yes.
- Was it you, who handed in a petition to
the Chamber of Cosmic Affairs? - Yes.
- Is this that petition? - Yes.
- Have a seat! - Thank you.
The Chamber entrusted the Court
led by me to revise your observations.
I would like to ask you Lieutenant Pirx,
do you still uphold your plea, or not?
I still uphold it.
- So, you still request the investigation
of the operation? - Yes.
Do you have any personal interest
concerning the content of this plea?
I don't understand.
I'm asking you if you'll have
any moral or financial gain from it
if we decide to deal with your request?
No, I won't.
Then why did you decide
to make this move?
The man, whom humanity can thank for
the first antimatter-powered spaceship,
was in my opinion, wrongfully
convicted 3 years ago.
On what do you base your statement?
I think it wasn't the
construction that was faulty,
and now it might
even be possible to prove this.
How can you prove it?
On behalf of the prosecuting
magistrate I must inform you,
that if your petition proves
to be invalid,
we'll use your petition to raise a charge
against you for slandering the court.
I understand that.
And now, let's go through the certain points
of the petition, and draw our conclusions.
Mr. Chairman, again, I would like
to draw your attention to the fact
that the statements of the petition
are based on vague presumptions.
These are not proven facts.
Your remarks are noted.
Therefore we should first and foremost
deal with the statements,
and their validity
instead of the conclusions
based upon them.
Topic Number One:
Regarding the functional condition of
the general-purpose
worker-robot, Terminus.
Well, tell us about your first
encounter with the robot.
When I received my official promotion,
I hurried to the
spaceport immediately.
- Tell me, where is launch sector No.7?
- This is it. What are you looking for?
I was told that the Blue Star is parking here.
You came to visit the museum?
That's over there!
Oh, my God!
- Is it possible to fly with that?
- Are you, by any chance the..?
- I am the new commander.
- My condolences.
Thank you.
Who is it?
I am Terminus!
Who is it?
Terminus.
I am here!
It is cold in here!
I see badly.
Are you taking care of the engine?
Terminus
Of the engine.
Of the engine.
I am checking the seams.
- I am checking the seams.
- Terminus!
Go to your place!
Yes, sir.
Terminus.
I am checking the seams.
I see badly.
It's cold in here!
Tell me, Lieutenant! What
do you know about
Gutter, who was
convicted 3 years ago?
I don't understand the question.
Have you met him recently?
This talented scientist, the creator of
the first antimatter-powered spaceship,
currently works as a low-ranking
technician on a penitentiary moon.
Answer my question!
What was your question?
So...
Have you met Gutter recently?
Have you or have you not?
- Gutter?
- That's me.
Are you the same Jan Gutter,
who was convicted
for the Nautilus
catastrophe 3 years ago?
That's right.
First Lieutenant Pirx.
What do you want?
I'm taking command of
the newly rebuilt Nautilus.
- That's your problem.
- I handed in a petition in your interest.
I think it is possible to
prove your innocence.
Go to hell with your petition.
Don't you understand, man? You could ask
for a new court procedure, a new trial!
I'm not interested in your trials.
Think about it! You'll never get
back on your feet otherwise!
Why? Do you think I'm standing
on my hands these days?
You're doing a job that is
inferior to your abilities.
You just leave my abilities alone, please!
They already proved my total
inability on paper 3 years ago.
What's more, since I've been here on this
penitentiary moon, I had
a lot of time to think.
Do you feel like you're guilty?
Nobody was interested about
my feelings 3 years ago either.
Nautilus exploded five days
after its launch. 4 people died.
Even though the calculations
were good, but still...
I was the main constructor.
You were sentenced to
serve 12 years in jail.
What do you think will be left of you
by the time you get out of here?
That's still far off.
Look at me.
The man sitting in front of you
is a tacit, settled and calm man,
May the sky fall on this whole thing!
- Hello Gloria!
- Hello. How was your trip?
It was a bit complicated.
My friends were so jealous
when they found out
that you're already a First
Lieutenant at such a young age.
But I told them how hard
it is for you these days,
just to make them even more envious!
But I hope everything
is in order now, right?
I'll be trying on my clothes
on Wednesday.
- I would like it if you'd see them, too!
- On Wednesday?
- Unfortunately, I can't.
- Why not?
Come here, please, to discuss everything.
You know, I filed a petition...
What petition? I've already
arranged everything!
You know it's about
a very important issue.
And I've found some
serious evidence on the journey.
They've already started the trials.
Oh, my God, Pirx! When
will you grow up?
We already delayed our wedding
once because of this trip,
and now, when you come home,
you start looking for evidence,
instead of... Grow up finally!
Try to understand, Gloria!
This is very important,
this trial is...
Gloria!
So, we can point out that Gutter
himself doesn't wish to reopen the case.
So why are we all here then?
On the other hand, I can
prove that only First Lt. Pirx
could profit from this whole thing.
Well, well... I am curious to hear that.
- I'm asking for Borst to appear as witness.
- Borst, as witness? - Yes.
According to jurisprudence,
you came across
your supposed evidence
while in space.
so we must also hear from the other
participants of that space mission.
- You mean, from my subordinates?
- I meant from the other crew-members.
I'm calling in Lieutenant Borst!
- Lieutenant Borst!
- Yes.
Sit down, please!
You were the navigator of the Blue Star...
- under First Lt. Pirx's command.
Is that correct? - Yes.
Are you claiming that First Lt. Pirx
filed his petition for selfish reasons?
Yes.
Do you think this did not happen
in the interest of Jan Gutter?
I have every reason to assume that.
I don't understand you. On
what basis do you say that?
Look, pal! You had a
bit of success recently.
Simply put, you just got used to success.
Shortly after your diploma, you were
promoted to the rank of commander,
and then you found out, that your very
first spaceship is a piece of junk.
The mission wasn't so interesting either.
So he had to come up with something.
Are you saying that Pirx wanted to turn
an unimportant mission
into a success story?
At any costs... Even if it means
forfeiting the truth?
I'd rather just put it this way: at the
cost of an unimportant mission.
I believe, Mr Chairman, that the human
context of the matter is quite clear.
I suggest the immediate
termination of the proceedings.
Thank you.
I've finished questioning the witness.
I also would like to ask
a question from the witness.
Tell me, please. What is
the relationship between you?
- I was his navigator.
- I don't mean it that way.
Personally.
I occasionally did not
agree with my commander,
but otherwise we were
on good terms.
We were classmates at the Academy.
Don't be polite, Borst.
We were never really enthusiastic
about each other.
Just remember! When you found out
that you'll be my subordinate...
Pardon me, Mr. Chairman, but what
does this have to do with the case?
You are right.
It is the petition and Jan
Gutter himself, that interests us,
not First Lt. Pirx's motives.
But I would like to remind you that it
was you, who pointed out the issue.
Well, then... Let's
return to the petition.
I have already asked for the
termination of the proceedings,
because it became obvious that the
investigation is not in Jan Gutter's interest.
Come on! He is an unfortunate
man, who in his wounded pride
doesn't even know what he's saying.
Please! If the accused
himself does not wish
to have a new trial, according
to existing law...
According to existing law, there
are other possibilities as well.
Yes, Mr. Chairman,
in special cases, in matters of great
importance to humanity, perhaps.
Why? Don't you think
that the creation of the
first antimatter powered
spaceship is not such a matter?
We'll continue the proceedings tomorrow
at 10 am, with the help of a technical expert.
Wait. I'll show you my
wedding dress. I'll turn it on.
Do you like it?
And what about this one?
Or this?
- Honey, this is not why I called you.
- What do you mean by that?
- Are you not interested in my wedding dress?
- Yes, I am. But it seems like...
the hearing will go on for a bit longer.
What do you mean longer?
Hurry up and come home! We must
visit grandma the day after tomorrow.
- The day after tomorrow?
- Yes, the day after tomorrow.
- Honey, it's impossible. The hearing...
- You said it'd be settled quickly.
Yes, but it seems like they're continuing
the investigation. I must stay here.
Should I visit my grandma on my own then?
So, you're saying that the robot's
behaviour is completely normal.
Yes.
At least that's what I thought
at our first encounter.
It acted a bit strange, but with
such an old model it's not unusual.
And what's your opinion, Lt Borst?
In my opinion this robot is structurally
damaged, confused and stupid.
It's constant mumbling
is without reason.
It's no surprise that the
investigation couldn't find
anything relevant about
it 3 years ago either.
I'll sum it up: according to Borst
the robot is structurally damaged.
But according to Pirx it was working
well upon their first encounter.
But later it was not!
Please, do not bend my statement!
When did you meet the
robot for the first time?
As I have already said in
my previous statement,
after I was promoted,
and took over the ship.
- So, still on Earth?
- Yes.
And you, Lieutenant Borst?
Did you see the robot
on Earth or in space?
Nobody could have met the
robot before launch, only me.
Not even the reactor engineer?
We control this type of reactor
from the control centre.
And since the engineer was still saying
good bye to his wife five
minutes before the launch,
I dont't think he saw it either.
Come on! This is ridiculous.
It's the engineer's duty to check all
systems of the reactor before launch.
And the robot is also such a system.
I am calling for the reactor
engineer as a witness.
Rokovsky, reactor engineer
is on Helios-07. He is on
a mission beyond the Solar System.
He is due to return in 2 years.
This means we have to be satisfied
with First Lt. Pirx's report on this.
And you, Lt Borst, when did
you see it for the first time?
Do you remember?
Yes, I do. It happened
shortly after the launch.
- Was everything all right with the launch?
- Yes.
Although this piece of old junk
was somewhat clumsy.
It wasn't even moving at
70% reactor load.
The entire control-room
was trembling though.
So, we rather overheated the
engine in order to launch.
- And didn't the overheating cause
any negative consequences? - No.
The temperature of the engine rose a little,
but the leakage was insignificant.
So, shortly after the launch,
Commander Pirx left the control-room,
only to return excitedly somewhat later.
He sounded very confusing...
So, I didn't really understand
whatever he wanted to say.
First Lt. Pirx, what happened
after you left the control-room?
Somebody is practising
Morse-codes perhaps?
What a strange idea!
But who?
Everyone is on duty.
I am...
behind...
the wall.
The containment vessel...
cracked.
Ice is...
everywhere.
Ice. What kind of ice?
Pratt, Pratt answer!
Vajn answer!
This is Simon!
Simon.
Who's that?
Monzen, answer!
Monzen, answer!
That's impossible!
Simon.
To Monzen.
Pratt.
He is on the sixth.
Behind...
the wall...
with the last...
bottle.
Monzen!
Answer!
Monzen, answer!
Monzen, answer!
When I decoded the signals,
I had a strange feeling.
Everything was so familiar, and yet
so inexplicable at the same time.
I excitedly ran back to
the control-room.
I must have looked confused, because
Borst gazed at me with a startled expression.
Are you surprised by that, pal?
You weren't just looking confused,
but troubled instead!
I thought some serious
trouble had happened.
- Borst!
- What is it? What's happened?
Come with me for a second!
What is all this excitement about?
Who were the crew of Nautilus?
Do you remember?
Of course, I do. Monzen
was the commander,
and the crew: Pratt, Vajn and Simon.
- Monzen, Pratt and Vajn and Simon.
- Yes, they all died.
The catastrophe happened
five days after the launch.
The reactor broke down.
Later on they repaired it and
renamed it. It's called Blue Star now.
Pal! This was my topic at the History of
Astronautics exam at university.
Come with me!
They didn't die immediately
according to the investigation.
The onboard partitions wrecked by the
explosion cut them off from each other.
They had no chance to escape.
But they didn't panic...
They kept on communicating
with each other
using Morse-codes.
Come on! Don't be crazy, all this
had happened 3 years ago,
just because some mad
robot is knocking now,
the youngest commander
of the space fleet is...
Wait. Listen!
Pratt, Pratt...
Monzen...
he is not answering... but...
he... still has some...
oxygen left...
Simon, Monzen.
Give the cable to Pratt.
Pratt doesn't have oxygen.
But who is this?
Maybe Monzen?
This is Pratt... My hands are freezing...
I can't take it any longer.
Of course, of course. Pratt was on
Level 6. His oxygen ran out first.
And the others couldn't help him.
But why didn't Monzen answer?
Did he die by then perhaps?
This is Vajn!
I can hear Monzen from beneath.
I can still hear him, but just weakly.
Monzen, answer!
- Help Pratt. - Of course, by now
everybody just thinks about themselves.
If there is enough oxygen and some
food, and the rescue comes in time...
Don't slander Monzen!
Anyway, even if they'd have been found,
the reactor radiation had
already contaminated them.
Listen!
What are the Morse-codes
you're sending, Terminus?
I'm checking the sutures.
I'm checking the sutures.
0.4 roentgen/hour
Can I continue?
The Morse-codes! What are they?
Morse-codes?
I don't understand.
I don't understand.
You're fucked up, pal.
They found a robot at the
bottom of the reactor room.
I mean, under the ruins.
Maybe this is the same one.
I still remember the topic clearly!
This is not just a topic!
This was a real catastrophe,
do you understand?
Does this mean that you don't
deny Pirx's claims in his petition?
The robot's signals are
connected to the catastrophe.
The question is, how do we
interpret the robot's signals,
and what conclusions
we will deduce from them.
Yes.
The connection is undeniable,
I acknowledge that.
Terminus' metal brain
listened to and recorded
the Morse-codes of the dying men.
Some parts of these communications
were preserved in it's crystal-memory.
But there are no correlations
between the sentences!
The uttered sentences are so much
detached from it's brain-functions,
that it doesn't even know about them.
What does the technical
expert conclude from all this?
In my opinion, the robot's
information is valid.
You can't look at a brain
as a technical unit only,
even if it belongs to
such a simple robot.
As we know the signals were not recorded
in the same way as a
tape recorder would do that,
by that I mean, in a linear, successive way,
but they seem to create an
almost spatial representation,
and strange as it might
sound, it is possible
to ask questions of it,
and it will answer.
So, are you suggesting we ask the robot
about the reasons for the catastrophe?
Yes.
In my opinion, it is a must.
If Terminus witnessed the catastrophe,
then it knows a lot, that could
help in revealing the truth.
That's exactly what I'm against!
It is possible to pose questions, and
it will surely respond, but
the given answers will have nothing
to do with this whole thing.
- We must try it at least!
- I object!
We won't have evidence to prove,
that the robot's answers
- let's just call them answers
for the sake of simplification -
are acceptable or not.
How can we be sure
of the authenticity and
factuality of its answers?
Let me point out something else as well.
How is it possible that the last
investigation that took place 3 years ago
left this important witness
out of consideration completely?
Why didn't they ask him back then?
Were they waiting for Pirx, perhaps?
There is no need for your ire!
The Nautilus was contaminated with
radioactivity during the
explosion of the reactor.
They had to wait for the
contamination to break down.
This was the first trip
of the reconstructed spaceship.
But I seriously doubt whether they
actually examined Terminus
back then, since it was
also contaminated.
Not to mention that not too many people
would have expected answers
in the form of Morse-codes
from a robot who
understands human speech.
As you all know, the records of the
previous investigation are classified.
They are top secret. But as chairman,
I was allowed to have a look at them.
And I won't break regulations by reading
out a couple of details from them.
First Lt. Pirx was telling the truth.
Terminus wasn't questioned
back then, indeed.
Despite the radioactive contamination,
the questioning could
have been arranged
with the use of some
technical equipment.
But this wasn't the main reason.
The leader of the investigation seems
to have chosen a fairly
arbitrary method back then.
Mr. Chairman, this is slanderous!
A serious offence!
Dr. Smith is one of the best
jurists of our days.
Several hundreds of young lawyers got
trained under his tutelage in our department.
Our department?
Does this mean you are
Dr. Smith's associate?
That's why you were defending the
honour of your trade so much, right?
I protest against
this offensive tone!
Prof. Smith followed judicial practice...
... what's more, he followed common
sense during those investigations.
Pardon me, Mr Chairman.
Who is this Dr. Smith?
One of the leading professors
at the Academy of Law.
His career really took off
following the Gutter-case.
Well, as for myself, I accept
First Lt. Pirx's suggestion.
We'll ask Terminus.
Mr. Chairman.
This is a wrong decision.
From a legal point of view,
this method of investigation...
First Lt. Pirx, have you come up with
your questions to the robot already?
For that I'd need to know the statements
of the last investigation from 3 years ago.
According to the records, the launch
of the Nautilus was excellent.
The new construction lived up
to the preliminary expectations.
But five days after the launch,
all contact was lost with the spaceship.
Since the spaceship didn't reply,
they carried out a search,
but a patrol-ship only
found it 32 days later.
According to the investigation,
the ship's reactor had exploded.
And the crew only survived the
catastrophe for a couple of days.
What kind of data were
preserved in
concerning the reactor's operation?
Unfortunately the computer's memory
got damaged during the explosion.
Therefore no useful data
could be saved from it.
Based on the available evidence,
the investigation came to
the conclusion back then,
that the construction was not
sufficiently developed.
The launch of the test-mission
was too early.
The constructor shouldn't
have approved it.
So, to prove Gutter's innocence,
the investigation should show
the the catastrophe was
caused by other reasons,
and not because of bad construction.
The questions asked from the
robot must focus on this.
Mr. Chairman, I repeat
my objection to use
such methods during the investigation.
As a legal expert...
And as Dr. Smith's associate,
am I right?
But don't forget that you're not in a
comfortable position now,
as was Dr. Smith back then,
leading the investigation
from the attorney's chair.
Yes, as Dr. Smith's associate,
I am forced to call your
decision an unlawful one.
Citing the 83rd paragraph of
the Universal Law Book... I quote,
First article
The testimony of things that are built
as mechanical constructions,
or programmes with
artificial intelligence
cannot generally be accepted as testimony
in the course of judicial legal practice.
Tell me, why didn't you also quote
the clause of the article as well?
In such cases, the word of the chairman
of the appellate court is always final.
Didn't you remember that, too?
Or did you forget it?
But please! This is
basically a legal problem.
If we accept a robot's testimony,
we will create an inconvenient
legal precedent.
A year from now robots could be asked
in cases of homicide as well.
I am calling for the investigation
to be suspended.
I don't consent.
Your decision doesn't just offend, but
completely upsets common legal practice!
As a sign of my protest, I'm leaving the room now.
You're not allowed to leave the room!
Is it really me, who is breaking legal practice?
Let me also quote from the 83rd paragraph.
4th article.
The testimony of things that are
built as mechanical constructions,
or programmes with
artificial intelligence
can be accepted in extreme cases.
Especially in legal cases when
programmed intelligences were used
for special, scientific purposes.
The construction of the world's first
antimatter-powered spaceship,
is just such a case, in my opinion.
Not to mention, that the 83rd paragraph
has no bearing on this case at all.
Because in our case it's not about the
testimony of an intelligence built into
some mechanical device.
The late astronauts still 'live' in the
circuits of that old robot.
We are asking for THEIR testimony.
I'm asking you to accept my resignation
from representing the case.
Since we are getting close to the
end of the procedure, I cannot do that.
It is your duty to to finish your job.
- Hello, Gloria!
- Hello.
Guess what, a couple of days
more, and we're done here.
Mr Chairman decided to question
Terminus on Thursday.
What do you mean, on Thursday?
Do you think it's so easy to hire
the wedding reception hall?
I stood in line for the advance
booking until midday.
Our wedding will be on Thursday,
I've just arranged it!
I understand, sweetie, but I must
attend a field inspection that day.
Tell them not to have the field inspection on
Thursday, because you're busy elsewhere!
But it's not so simple as that...
- Arrange another time for us, will you?
- What do you mean, get another time?
I also booked the banquet-hall
of Hotel Sirius.
All the relatives were informed, too. And
they already ordered the
space-taxis to get there!
And I also ordered the helicopters!
Just keep them calm!
Tell them that I also...
Replace the generator as well!
Borst! The committee
has arrived. Come!
- The committee is here.
- Thank you.
Welcome, gentlemen.
If you allow me, I'll show you the way.
- Check the integrated electronic circuits!
- All right!
Terminus!
The Morse-codes!
Terminus!
The Morse-codes!
Don't you understand?
Terminus!
The Morse-codes!
I noticed some leakage.
I am filling the gap.
0.4 roentgen/hour.
I'm continuing my job.
May I resume, sir?
Terminus! The Morse-codes!
I noticed some leakage.
I am filling the gap.
0.4 roentgen/hour
I'm continuing my job.
May I resume, sir?
In one word, it's all over!
The robot didn't want to
give us the Morse-codes.
I don't understand what happened.
What could be the reason?
The investigation was closed.
- The petition was turned down.
- What happens next?
Can't you come up with something?
We can postpone our wedding if you want.
No. There is no need for that.
First Lt. Pirx?
- Yes. - Please go to the Chamber
of Cosmic Affairs tomorrow at 10 am!
To the Chamber...
Thank you.
Tomorrow morning...
I don't understand.
- Do you know why they decided
to continue the investigation? - Continuing?
Come on! This is just another example
of the Chairman's self-important attitude.
He wants to officially announce
the results of the investigation.
I mean, it's lack of results...
I told you from the very
beginning, pal. This is just...
a worthless piece of
malfunctioning junk of a robot.
I told you not to believe what it says.
Everybody's laughing at you now.
Your only excuse is your
young age and inexperience.
This whole case is very
unpleasant for me as well.
Being forced to participate
in such a ridiculous investigation.
Sit down, please!
We continue the investigation
of Lt. Pirx's petition.
We continue?
Pardon me, Mr. Chairman, but
I can't see what is still there
to investigate after yesterday's
unsuccessful test?
Or did you, perhaps, find another paragraph
that can turn a failure into a success?
I must strongly advise you to
refrain from such comments!
A new witness has appeared for our case.
How come I wasn't informed of this?
We didn't have enough time.
And since it is about some
technical detail, I deemed
it was enough to inform our
technical expert only.
Mr. Chairman! I have already
announced my withdrawal from the case.
From now on, I'll refrain from
giving voice to my opinion.
I seriously doubt that.
Let's start the hearing of the witness.
I'm calling for Jan Gutter as witness.
You contacted me yesterday afternoon,
requesting to be a witness
in our investigation.
Please, repeat everything
you told me yesterday afternoon.
I heard about the failure of the
investigation from the media.
I couldn't help pondering about...
the cause of this failure.
I, on my part,
suspected some technical issues.
But then I was helped out by Lt. Borst.
Me?
Yes.
The Chairman gave me the chance to
read the record of the investigation.
And in it, I found a sentence
said by Lt. Borst...
It was he, who gave me
the key to this riddle.
I protest!
Did the Chairman really give the
official report to an outsider?
I'm happy to see that you've
already proved me right,
and you're not refraining
from further comments.
but since when is the convict
an outsider to his own case?
Please, continue your testimony.
What did I say?
What sentence of mine
are your talking about?
According to the records,
your words were:
"It wasn't even moving at
70% reactor load."
Which means, you had
to overload the reactor.
The temperature was running quite high!
The heat!
I didn't think of that.
To be accurate, it's the radioactive
heat we're talking about.
To make the robot talk
about the catastrophe,
and to evoke this
hidden memory of his
we must surround Terminus with
the very same harsh circumstances
as it experienced when it
was at the centre of the explosion
in the middle of enormous
radioactivity and heat.
Well, then. Do you understand it now?
We carried out our test
while the reactor was cold,
and the spaceship was
on the ground.
Therefore from a technical viewpoint I declare
the previous test inadequately prepared.
So, of course, I'm expecting the
usual dissent of the legal consultant,
but I'm calling for a repeat of the test.
- Reactor capacity: 95%.
- Keep increasing it!!
Commander! The bow
temperature is 3500°C.
It is rapidly rising.
That's good. Increase capacity!
Overload: 10%
Engine-temperature: 750°C
- Overload: 15%
- Excellent. Keep increasing it!
I'm surprised this junk
is still in one piece.
Don't grumble. I'm sure you've never
made a lap of honour for the sake of a robot.
Overload: 20%!
25%!
Engine: 850°C.
- Overload: 30%.
- That's it!
I am not Monzen.
This is Simon!
Who are you?
Who are you?
Answer!
Help me!
Help, help us!
Help...
Don't you understand?
Answer! We are all in distress.
This is Pratt!
Help me!
The oxygen ran out!
Send some along the pipeline!
Help me!
Monzen, come in!
Monzen, come in!
Mozen... are you hurt?
Monzen... Were you hurt
by the meteor-impact?
Were you hurt by the
meteor-impact? Monzen!
Meteor-impact!
A reactor could explode from that!
I want this sentence to be
emphasized in the records!
Terminus! Stop!
Terminus! Continue your work!
I noticed some leakage. I'm filling the gap.
0.4 roentgen/hour
I'm continuing my job!
May I continue, sir?
The temperature is rising.
The temperature is rising.
The temperature is rising.
We found out that the
catastrophe that took place
3 years ago, wasn't the result
of bad construction,
but of an unexpected
meteor-impact on Nautilus.
The meteor penetrated
the wall of the spaceship,
damaged the bulwark of the reactor,
and exited on the other side.
The investigation proved the innocence
of the previously convicted Jan Gutter.
Therefore the Chamber of Cosmic
Affairs asked the presidency
to nullify the previous
sentence.
The presidency accepted the proposal,
and ordered
that the ship previously
named as Nautilus,
the world's first
antimatter-powered spaceship,
be given the new name of Jan Gutter,
and as one of the most important
artefacts of space missions
be placed in the Cosmic World Museum.
Furthermore, as of today, Jan Gutter
is appointed as the leader of
Cosmic Chamber's construction office.
And tell me, Mr. Chairman,
what will become of Terminus?
Look, the whole scene we saw on
the spaceship was very shocking.
I don't want others to evoke the
events of the catastrophe in the future
the same way as we did.
And for that reason, I ordered
Terminus to be dismembered.
- Hello!
- Hello!
What kind of clothes are you wearing?
You haven't even changed?
Pirx, how can you be so irresponsible?
Don't be anxious, honey. I'm
already nearly back.
- Where are you?
- Nearly home.
I'm taking the Jan Gutter
spaceship into the museum.
I can't believe how easy it is
to manoeuvre with this one.
Pirx, you are out of your mind!
The entire family is here!
Grandma, granddad,
and all the wedding guests.
Don't be anxious, honey! By the time
I have to say 'yes', I'll be there.
(K) Kopyleft - 2010.
All Rites Reversed...
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