"(male narrator) Rocketed from a distant planet to a bold new destiny on Earth." "Found by a Kansas family and raised as Clark Kent." "He learned, he possessed the strength of steel." "The speed of light and the desire to help all mankind." "He is..." "Superboy." "[theme music]" "[music continues]" "[ticking] [indistinct chatter]" "We don't know what it is." "The kid who found it said it dropped out of the sky." "He brought in here an hour ago then it started making that noise." "That's when they called us." "The problem is we can't get inside." "We were hoping you could." "Well, let's see what's in there first." "[shrill squeal]" "See anything?" "No, it's nothing I've ever seen before." "[ticking]" "I'm gonna try something, you better step back." "Delighted." "[zapping]" "[ticking stops] [indistinct chatter]" "Any idea what it was?" "[buzzing]" " What's that?" " I don't know." "Maybe, it's a signal." "[sizzling] [theme music]" "Well, who are you?" " Let him go!" " Lana, stop." "[theme music]" " Where on earth are we?" " Lana...we're not on the Earth." "[theme music]" "[theme music]" "It was a trap." "They used the bomb to find me." "They knew I'd be the only one who'd be able to disarm it." "Well, what do they want you for?" "[indistinct chatter]" "[theme music]" "Was it really such a good idea to bring him here, captain?" " Are you suggesting it wasn't?" " Certainly not, sir." "Someone as simple minded as I would be a fool to question your judgment." "I..." "I was just trying to learn from you, that's all." "Alright." "Then wait and see." " Are you the one?" " What do you mean?" "The one we've been waiting for all these years." "The great warrior." "There's a good argument here for lying, you know." "We were brought here against our will." "We wanna know why." "We're all here against our will." "But please, you haven't answered our question." "I'm not sure I understand it." "[theme music]" "These are the lamentations of our people." "They were carved before I was born." "A long time ago.." "...our planet become barren." "Food would no longer grow in its soil." "This craft...was built to take us to another planet." "A new fertile place near Alpha Centauri." "And after years of travel, we never got there." "Some of us thought it was the captains fault." "There was a mutiny." " He put you all here?" " He brought our parents here." "That's the grandfather of the present captain." "He was just as bad." "He's put many of us here since." "Our only hope has been.." "...has been this great prophesy." "Have mercy on us." "Help us." "One thing's for sure." "We're not staying here." "Everyone, to the door." "[all cheering]" "[indistinct chatter]" "[zapping]" "I've never seen metal like this." " Is it like the bomb?" " No, it's harder." "See, they've just discovered their savior is no better off than they are." "They're hope's been crushed." "It is truly wonderful to be near you, captain." "To bask in the warmth of such brilliance." "Yes, you're a lucky man." "Now, wipe my chin." "[theme music]" "[water dripping]" " You thirsty?" " A little." " It just has to be treated." " Treated?" "First we kill the germs." "[zapping]" "Now, we'll cool it back down again." " Here." " Thanks." "That fountain belongs to the Niverites." "We took it from the Minarets." "Well, whoever it belongs to, there's still plenty left." "That's not the point." "It's our fountain now." " Who are the Minarets?" " Sludge, vermin." "The captain favors them with extra food." "Are they the ones we saw when we came in?" "Those were the Tiaren." "They were stupid enough to think that you were going to save them." "They're sludge, too." "Can't you tell the difference?" "Not really." "Are you saying that I look like a Minaret or a Tiaren." "Is that what you're saying?" "[theme music]" " You're strong as I am." " Stronger." "How many of the others are like you?" "Enough." "Enough to kill all the Minarets and Tiarans some day." "[indistinct chatter]" "Are any of them as strong as you?" "Few." "Then why haven't you broken out?" " The jailor's strong but" " You mean, the mute Ta-El." "He thinks the captain is going to make him our next leader." "That's why he's so loyal." "Whoever he is, he can't stand up to all of you." "All of us?" "Are you saying that we should work with the Minarets and the Tiarens." "Well, don't you wanna get out?" "[indistinct chatter]" " They'd betray us." " Don't you understand?" "The captain wants you to fight each other." "That way you're no threat to him." "(Superman) Think about it." "So...our friend is organizing the masses?" "We'll have to do something about that." "We could wipe out everyone in that prison in ten minutes." "Wipe them out?" "My grandfather built that place to show us commitment to law and order." "It's tradition." "Then just Superboy." "He could have an accident." "That would make him a martyr." "That's the last thing I need down there." "Well, I've got to do something else to control him." "You've done well." "May I return to the prison now?" "I'll get more information for you." "You can't very well return without some signs of punishment." " They'll begin to suspect you." " I-I could lie." "Do you have a problem with my idea?" "Certainly not, sir." "It's a brilliant idea." "Now, we all know the layout of the ship." "There aren't that many of them, so we won't have a problem." "But they're strong so we need a plan." "[door opening] [indistinct chatter]" "(Lana) He's been hurt." "[Lana shouting]" "Where're you taking her?" "He was carrying the key to solitary." "It's near the engines." "I donno if she'll be able to take the heat." "It's so intense." "[whirring]" "[theme music]" "[beeps] [door creeks]" "Ah, there you are." "At last I get to meet our newest resident." "I trust you've been comfortable so far." "I want Lana back right now." "Your friend, who you obviously feel strongly about is.." "...shall we say, in some place safe until...you and I can work out an arrangement." "Arrangement?" "I need something from you and now you need something from me." " We can trade." " And what is it that you need?" "Your cooperation." "It is essential to me that the prisoners remain how shall I say, focused on each other so that I might run the ship more smoothly." "I can't have you in there causing trouble." "Then why did you bring us here?" "The prophecy." "I donno how it got started but they all believe it and it gives them hope." "Hope that one day they'll escape before they have been properly rehabilitated." "But seeing you helpless in there, the symbol of their hope they'll know they can't." "When our viewing screens picked...that up.." "...I knew you belonged here." "If there's so much discontent why don't you just step down?" "Step down?" "Impossible!" "I'm the only one who knows where we're going." " And where's that?" " Paradise." "A planet just west of Alpha Centauri." "West?" "Oh, don't you worry about that." " Do we have a deal?" " Alright." " But if Lana's hurt.." " Oh, no, no, no." "She's alive and well...barely." "Captain...you believe in the prophesy too, don't you?" "What if I did?" "It's broken now." "It can't come true." "[theme music] [beeps]" "Lana, are you alright?" "How did you get me out of there?" "I had to promise the captain" "I wouldn't organize the prisoners." " You shouldn't have done that." " It was the only way." "And what did the captain give you?" "Extra food, an early release?" "Or maybe he just wants you to spy on us." "We thought you'd be a leader." "You're a fraud." "The real warrior will kill you when he comes to save us." "You don't need me and you don't need a warrior." "You can get out of here on your own." "Then, join the rest of your people and take back control of the ship." "And we will." "As soon as we kill all the Minarets and Tiarens." "[all shouting]" " Yes." " They're hopeless." "How much longer do we have to stay here?" "I don't know." "At least not until we get to Alpha Centauri." "West of Alpha Centauri." "West of Alpha Centauri." "(Superboy) Ta-Ei." "You think you're stronger than me?" "Do you?" "Let's find out." "He's crazy." "You can't beat him." "We've tried." " She's right." " I'm not afraid of him." "I challenge you..." "a fight to the finish." " I had a deal with him." " Captain, listen." "Or would the captain be afraid you might lose?" "Unbelievable." "I'll have the girl put back in solitary immediately." "No." "Make Ta-El backed down, I'll look like a coward." "Well, then what?" "I tried to be reasonable with him but if he wants to be a martyr so badly" "I say we make him one." "[crowd cheering]" "This shouldn't take long." "(Superboy) He's lost, you know?" "The captain." "He doesn't know where he's going." "[zapping]" "What did he promise you?" "That when you enter the new world that you'd be leader?" "Well, it isn't going to happen." "He's going around in circles." "He doesn't want to get to the new planet even if it exists." "As soon as he gets there he's not going to be the captain anymore." "What did he tell you?" "West of Alpha Centauri?" "There is no west in outer space or north, or south, or east." "He doesn't know what he's doing." "How dare he question my judgment?" "West?" "Go to the captain now." "See if I'm telling the truth." "[crowd cheers]" "Looks like their prophecy came true after all." "[beeping]" "As a boy, my father told me of a planet where everything was perfect." "There was plenty of food, water." "Everyone lives in peace." "That's where I wanted to go." "Had I known it was only a dream." "We'd appreciate you if you would return us to the Earth." "I kinda hoped you'd stay on with us." "There's so much that we can still learn from you." "No, I think you've learned everything you need to know." "I'd suggest you go back to your home planet and try to making it work there." "An excellent idea." "So what are you gonna do with him?" "I think there's only one thing...we can do." "Full speed ahead." "Let's get this bucket of bolts moving." "What's taking so long?" "Is this a crew, or a bunch of prima donnas." "Get your backs into it, you slugs." "This is your captain speaking." "Look, I know where we're.." "We're going to paradise." "We're going to paradise." "Just west of Alpha Centauri." "I know where it is." "Follow me." "I know, I know." "Is anyone here with me?" "Help!" "Help!" "[music continues]"