Space Angel in Cosmic Combat (Alex Toth)
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00:00Last stop for another exciting adventure in outer space with Scott McCloud, Space Angel,
00:18and the story of The Cosmic Combat.
00:24Starduster to Earth Control.
00:26Preparing entry program.
00:28Speed to 5,000.
00:30Roger, Starduster.
00:31Clear on interplanetary lane.
00:33Firing breaking rockets.
00:36All set, gang.
00:37Cooler on. Stand and by, lad.
00:39All set, Scott.
00:41Here we go.
00:42We'll skip in to reduce friction.
00:48♪
01:06Stand by for vertical landing.
01:08A-OK here, Scott.
01:10♪
01:40Clear path three of all equipment and personnel.
01:54As you know, Scott, we have been conducting unmanned space probes
01:58through these four major galaxies with spectacular results.
02:02We have now developed the resources and science for the next logical step.
02:06Commander Scott, you are going to be the one to launch Super Mariner into the new frontier, Vector 5.
02:12I cannot stress too highly the importance of this task.
02:15Vector 5?
02:17We're about two years ahead of ourselves, aren't we, Chief?
02:20We've barely begun to explore the other galaxies.
02:23And that will take several lifetimes.
02:25Meanwhile, Project New Frontier will get underway.
02:29What about the launching platform?
02:31How soon?
02:32It will be completed by tomorrow.
02:34Care to see the progress?
02:35Sure, Chief.
02:36That's the human race for you.
02:38Why walk if you can run?
02:39Torres!
02:40Shh!
02:45The assembly crew is just about finished.
02:55I used to run one of those space bugs myself.
02:58Remember, Skipper?
03:00Yeah, Torres.
03:01But it was always such a tight squeeze.
03:04Now, Skipper, here comes the fueling crew.
03:08We'll be using the new Plus X plasma fuel,
03:11which responds to magnetic forces,
03:13preventing the highest acceleration of magnetic particles.
03:16Right.
03:17Those little pods have enough power to blow up a whole planet if anything went wrong.
03:21That's why I want you to fire and observe from a distance by remote control.
03:26After the launch, Professor Mace will track and record for the evening star.
03:29Won't we need some special high-frequency equipment?
03:32Your remote control unit will be put aboard the Starduster tonight.
03:35You will blast off at 0600 hours.
03:38Oh, dear.
03:41The cry of a disappointed female.
03:43What is it, Crystal?
03:44I was hoping to have my hair done.
03:46It's been days.
03:48I guess some things never change.
04:03We're now in free flight.
04:05The trajectory is good.
04:07We'll rendezvous in 12 units.
04:10I have the Supermariner on the scope now.
04:13The workmen are now clearing the area.
04:16Better start checking the remote control unit, Chris.
04:19Hey, Skipper, look!
04:22Something's gone wrong!
04:24It's gyro-sensitivity.
04:26What's that?
04:28Look!
04:29Something's gone wrong!
04:31It's gyro-sensitive. It's gone haywire.
04:33It's pulling it off orbit.
04:35Scott, I have no control at all.
04:37Look at the magnetic indicator.
04:39It's gone haywire.
04:42Jumping Jupiter, I don't believe it.
04:44It's turning completely around and pointing towards Earth.
04:48Something or someone is taking control of the space platform.
04:51Chris, push the destroy button.
04:53Destroy. Right.
04:55Scott, nothing happened.
04:57It's zero and in on Earth.
05:14The engines are being activated.
05:16It's going to fire.
05:17Crystal, jam the high-frequency circuit.
05:19That should disrupt the signals that are controlling the Supermariner.
05:22Right, Scott.
05:28That did it.
05:30The Supermariner has lightened itself.
05:33It worked.
05:35Phew, but that was a close one.
05:37We've stopped whoever it is that's trying to control the Supermariner,
05:40but with that frequency jam, we have no control either.
05:44We may have to board it and blast it off manually.
05:46We're coming up fast, Skipper.
05:48Right, Taurus.
05:50Firing breaking rockets.
05:58Something alongside.
06:10Look, Scott. Here's your gremlin.
06:12The nerve center of the Supermariner has jumped its trolley.
06:15I don't think so, Crystal.
06:17More likely, it's other forces that are trying to control it on a new frequency.
06:21Then we'd better get over there in a hurry.
06:23I'll go along.
06:25You two stand by here.
06:27Scott, look. Everything's gone haywire.
06:30Our electro-gyno is out.
06:32We're being reduced to space environment.
06:34We're losing gravity.
06:36Quick, strap yourselves into those seats.
06:38Oops.
06:39The G indicator shows zero.
06:41Taurus, push up forward and take the controls.
06:48Be careful, Scott.
06:50If I can switch the rockets to manual control,
06:52we'll still get her launched.
06:54Let them hurry, lad.
06:56I don't like the looks of things out there.
06:58My way.
07:03Earth Control calling Evening Star. Come in, Professor Mace.
07:12Evening Star to Earth Control.
07:14Yes, James.
07:15We have lost all contact with the Starduster.
07:17Are you in contact with them?
07:19No. There's a tremendous electrical disturbance in that area.
07:22Frankly, I'm worried.
07:24Keep trying and get back to me as soon as you know something.
07:27Earth Control out.
07:33I'm almost there.
07:35Taurus, how's the pressure holding?
07:37Twelve percent drop and falling, Skipper.
07:40You and Crystal better get into spacesuits.
07:42Don't take any chances.
07:45I'm at the base now.
07:47I'll attempt disconnect.
07:53Huh. Huh. Huh.
07:58There. That seems to stabilize her.
08:03Good work, Skipper.
08:05Scott, it can still blow.
08:07No problem. I've disconnected the firing circuits.
08:10But the indicator is continuing the countdown.
08:13Something is activating it.
08:15The Mariner is going to fire.
08:17Okay. Shoving off.
08:20Hurry, Scott. Hurry.
08:22It's going to blow.
08:26Scott. Scott.
08:28Where are you?
08:29Evening, Star. Evening, Star. This is Earth Control.
08:32Evening, Star. Come in, please.
08:34Earth Control. This is Evening, Star.
08:36Yes, Chief. This is Professor Mace speaking.
08:39Mace, what's happening?
08:40What's going on out there?
08:42We've recorded a blast.
08:44That was the Mariner. It's off and tracking.
08:46But I still can't raise the Starduster.
08:57Scott. Scott. Answer me, Scott.
09:00Here. Here, Chris. Do it.
09:02Hold on until I hit my topside air jet.
09:09Finally got control.
09:11How about in there?
09:12Not so good.
09:14The blast opened up a cement.
09:16We're losing pressure fast.
09:18Hang on, Chris. I'll be right there.
09:38Good. Hope I'm not too late.
09:45Ooh. Ooh. Ooh. Ooh.
09:49Crystal. Crystal.
09:51Are you all right?
09:52Oh. Scott.
09:55Of course she's all right.
09:57She can get along without oxygen.
09:59But me, I'd like it.
10:01Be my guest, Taurus. Start breathing.
10:04Scott. Taurus. Look.
10:06The radiation counter.
10:08We're drifting into the Van Allen radiation belt.
10:11Taurus. You check the hull and repair damage.
10:14Right, Skipper.
10:15Crystal. Blast the forward jets and check this drift.
10:18Right, Scott.
10:25Starduster calling Starduster.
10:28This is Evening Star calling Starduster.
10:31It's dead calling from the Evening Star.
10:33Starduster. Starduster. This is Evening Star.
10:37Communication's working again.
10:39Starduster. This is Evening Star. Over.
10:42I got him.
10:43Starduster. Starduster. This is Professor Mace.
10:46Dad.
10:47Professor Mace. We read you.
10:50Crystal. Scott. Taurus.
10:52Thank heavens you're still all right.
10:54I saw the blast, then lost contact.
10:56The Mariner shot was good. It's out and orbiting.
10:59Good. Would you relay that information to the Chief?
11:02We're out of range.
11:04I have. He was more concerned about you three.
11:07Tell him we're okay.
11:09We're going to try to find the power source that caused all the trouble.
11:12Try the magnetic combo computer.
11:15Open all bands and see what happens.
11:17Will do, Professor.
11:19And thanks.
11:20Starduster out.
11:21Out. Yeah.
11:23There, Skipper. Did you see it?
11:25What do you make of it, Taurus?
11:27Hard to say.
11:29That's obviously the source of the signals.
11:31Too strong to be anything else.
11:33But there's nothing out there, Scott.
11:35The radar shows an empty vacuum.
11:37Not even a stray asteroid.
11:40Yet we're picking up a magnetic impulse stronger than our own telebeams to Earth.
11:45Skipper, I've got an idea.
11:48Why don't we send a scanner beam along the same contact here and see what we pick up?
11:54Might work at that.
11:55How much energy in the artillery?
11:572,000 kilns and buildings.
12:00Come on. Let's give it a try.
12:02What is it?
12:04A space station of some sort.
12:07I don't recognize any of the markings on her.
12:10I'd better get up forward.
12:17Any ears, Taurus?
12:18No, Skipper.
12:20Looks more like some kind of fighting craft.
12:22Fighting craft?
12:24Man your battle stations.
12:26Scott, who are they?
12:28I don't know.
12:30I don't know.
12:31If they were friendly, they wouldn't be sending out fighters.
12:34Here it comes, Skipper.
12:36Roger. Stand by for attack.
12:49Ready, Taurus?
12:50Aye, Skipper.
12:51I got a bead on the breakers.
12:52Hold it.
12:53They're breaking formation.
13:00Stop! Stop!
13:02Hang on, Jack.
13:09Ha! That did it, Skipper.
13:12Hey, those ships have no pilots.
13:15They're drones.
13:16Controlled by the space stations.
13:18Here comes another one, 12 o'clock high.
13:21See you, Skipper.
13:22See you, Skipper.
13:23See you, Skipper.
13:24See you, Skipper.
13:25See you, Skipper.
13:26See you, Skipper.
13:2712 o'clock high.
13:28See you, Skipper.
13:29Scott, another six o'clock low.
13:34Start firing, Taurus.
13:36They're out for our hides.
13:38Right, Skipper.
13:39They're both on every wing.
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14:42If you don't mind fellas, how about going back for my stomach I'm afraid it's only the beginning Crystal
14:48Unless I'm mistaken. They won't take this lying down
14:51What can they do know that space pod couldn't carry more than six fighters?
14:55Put it we don't know how far they are from their home base or telling what they're up to
15:00Hey
15:02Look, the televiewer! It's heading this way!
15:06What do you think, Scott?
15:07Plot that baby's speed and distance, will you, Crystal?
15:10Right, Scott.
15:11I'm going to call Professor Mace to relay the situation to the Chief, just in case.
15:16You won't like this, Skipper.
15:18That big monkey is converging on us with blood in his eyes.
15:24Professor Mace here. Go ahead, Scott.
15:27Professor, relay this message to the Chief.
15:30Encountered unfriendly space station in Sector 2-7.
15:34We knocked out six of their attacking drone fighters.
15:37The mothership is closing on us fast.
15:39I'll alert the Space Force.
15:41They can have a squadron in your area within two hours.
15:44That's not necessary, Professor.
15:46Within the next few minutes, we'll either disappear or be completely out of danger.
15:50I'll relay the message, Scott.
15:53Good luck and be careful.
15:55Here it comes, Skipper!
15:57Roger.
15:59Stand by for attack.
16:10It's closing fast, Scott.
16:12Shall we stand here and slug it out?
16:14Not with that power pack.
16:16It'd be like a mosquito fighting an elephant.
16:18We need some diversionary action.
16:20If we were running away, we might gain an advantage and take them by surprise.
16:24Good idea, Skipper. What's your plan?
16:27I'll take off in the dart and you two remain here in the starduster and be a decoy.
16:31Or rather a sitting duck, eh, Skipper?
16:34Oh, Taurus, this is no time for joking.
16:36He's not joking, Chris.
16:38Give me time to get away stern and then take off.
16:41Big Nasty will chase you.
16:43And that'll give you a chance to sneak in from behind.
16:45You got it.
16:47And, Taurus, try to stay out of its range.
16:50You'd better hurry.
16:51Big Nasty is closing in fast.
16:53Right.
16:54Taurus, stand by for launching the space dart.
16:58Now to light a candle to this baby.
17:03You dropped out of sight like a bottomless pit, Skipper.
17:06Well, just hope he didn't see me.
17:08Good luck, Taurus.
17:09You're the one needing the luck, Skipper.
17:11Good hunting, lad.
17:16They are 1-0.5 astroliths away.
17:20Okay, lassie. Count them up.
17:2310, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3...
17:37Big Nasty took the bait, Taurus.
17:39It's coming after us.
17:40Ah, splendid, girl.
17:42I'm going to level down now to give the Skipper his chance.
17:54Uh-oh, Taurus. They've opened fire.
17:57Come on, Scott, wherever you are.
18:03I'm on his tail, Taurus. Fire it.
18:11My rockets aren't getting through the electromagnetic field that's surrounding them.
18:15I'm going to move in closer.
18:18No soap.
18:20I'm going to attempt to land on Big Nasty.
18:22But, Scott, that electric field.
18:24You'll be burned to a crisp.
18:26I don't think so, Chris.
18:27My instruments record high voltage but very low amperage.
18:31I hope you're right.
18:37I'm going to try to land on Big Nasty.
18:39I'm going to try to land on Big Nasty.
18:41I'm going to try to land on Big Nasty.
18:43I'm going to try to land on Big Nasty.
18:45You're right.
18:54He made it, Taurus.
18:56He's getting out of the dart.
18:57Careful of the crew, Skipper.
18:59Don't tell it what kind of beings are on that thing.
19:10No beings, Taurus.
19:12It's remote control.
19:14By computers of some kind.
19:16Whoever is fighting us must be millions of light years away.
19:20Chasing you through electronic eyes.
19:23Maybe we can destroy the vision of this mechanical monster.
19:27Those must be the eyes at the end of the pods.
19:32That did it.
19:39They may not be able to see us but they're surely in down the barrage.
19:43Not for long, Taurus.
19:44I think I found the electronic brain.
19:52You've done it, Scott.
19:54Well done, Skipper.
19:56This is quite a ship, Taurus.
19:58We can learn a lot from it if we can tow it back for the Space Intelligence Force.
20:03Scott, you better get off that thing.
20:05I think it's still after you.
20:06Lifting off now, Chris.
20:08Don't worry.
20:10Scott!
20:12I'm okay, Chris.
20:14Just got an extra boost.
20:16Whee!
20:37Whee, Skipper!
20:39I thought you'd never make it.
20:41When I blasted that robot's brain, it must have set off some kind of time bomb.
20:45Where could it have come from?
20:47The plating radiation indicated it was at least 300 years old.
20:51Then it will probably be 300 years before they can send another one into our galaxy.
20:56Ha!
20:57Only 300 years.
20:59Let's stick around and give them a hearty welcome here, Skipper.
21:04This is Scott McCloud in the Starduster, returning to home base.
21:08And so ends the adventure of The Cosmic Combat.
21:12Don't miss the next exciting story of Space Angel.