Major Lio Partagaz quotes from Andor

What is our purpose, Lagret?

On Arvala-Six?

I open the question to the room. What do we do in this building? Why are we here? Anyone?

We're here to further security objectives by collecting intelligence, providing useful analysis, and conducting effective covert action, sir.

Very good, Dedra. That is verbatim from the ISB Mission Statement, and wrong. Security is an illusion. You want security? Call the Navy. Launch a regiment of troopers. We are healthcare providers. We treat sickness. We identify symptoms. We locate germs whether they arise from within or have come from the outside. The longer we wait to identify a disorder, the harder it is to treat the disease. Do you understand my meaning, Lagret?

Yes, sir.

Humbling, isn't it? Both of us reminded of our place in the chain of command.

Dedra Meero

I'm not sure I know what you mean, sir.

Did Krennic offer you the job?

Meero

You know that he did.

Then it's done. We're in it.

Meero

And what about Axis? That's where I belong. I can't do both.

Axis? You've invested almost two years. You've built the legend and delivered almost nothing.

Meero

We're getting closer all the time.

"He's here. He's there. He's everywhere." He's nowhere! Next time, catch them first, then make them famous! [Dedra looks away] This will appear to be a demotion. You'll have to play the part. It will heat up soon enough. [looks around for anyone watching them] This is good news, Dedra. Ghorman will be yours to run as you wish. You'll only answer to Krennic and he's got no time for anything but results. Ghorman is a gift. Take it, then win it. [walks away]

Sorry to keep you waiting. The Emperor has taken a great interest in the situation. Director Krennic's still with him now, but they wanted me to pass along the affirmative message to you immediately. We are moving forward with the original plan. There is, apparently, no suitable replacement or synthetic alternative for the Ghorman substrate material.

Dedra Meero

I see.

It's not for lack of effort. Krennic's had the lab in Eadu working overtime all year. I don't know the science, but... it's bad luck Ghorman. We need what's in the ground, and when we're done, there won't be much left to call "home."

Meero

When?

The fleet will be fully positioned in 48 hours. They're fiddling with the calendar, but to commence a full-enforced resettlement that fits Krennic's schedule, we'll need a Declaration of Martial Domain as soon as possible. Captain Kaido is arriving today.

Meero

He's here. He's outside my office. Who is he?

He is a crisis specialist. He'll be bringing a variety of personnel to help manage the situation.

Meero

We have plenty of security. What I need now is some clarity on how exactly -

Dedra. Calmly. Let the image of professional ascendance settle your nerves. A successful conclusion to this problem will reinforce the ISB's position at the Emperor's side. You've done excellent work bringing this forward. Everyone that matters knows how well you've played this. Captain Kaido knows the objective. He will answer to you operationally. The tactical details, however, will be at his discretion.

Meero

You're aware, sir, that the insurgents have weapons at this point.

[short pause] We're counting on it.

Director Orson Krennic

[referring to closeup hologram of Kleya] Supervisor Heert, you will put this image out as wide and deep and far as it takes until we find her. You'll search every comm and transit point. There will be no horizon to the scope of your inquiry, nor will there be any limit to your effort. Failure will earn you a place in the ever-lengthening ISB death march, are we clear?

[stammering nervously] The warrant. To be clear, what's the charge? Sedition? Or murder? All of the above?

She's diseased. She escaped the hospital with an infectious condition that threatens everyone with whom she may come in contact. She must be found before thousands die!

Krennic

[sarcastically in Heert's ear] There it is. What are you still doing here? [Heert scurries from the room, leaving Partagaz and Krennic alone. Partagaz chuckles to himself]

[scoffs] "Death Star". What a prescient turn of phrase.

Krennic

I can't protect you, Lio.

You were supposed to be ready by now.

Krennic

You sound like Tarkin.

It's a miracle we've kept it quiet this long!

Krennic

We're moments away! Days! A few more tests, we're there.

[rolls his eyes] Save the sermon for Palpatine.

Krennic

Indeed. You have a 'plague' to stop, and I was due at Scarif two hours ago. [moves to leave, but stops at the door and glances back at Partagaz]

Best of luck to us both. [Krennic nods and leaves]

I'm assuming you've heard it before.

Bits and pieces.

Just keeps spreading, doesn't it?

It's been hard to contain.

Who do you think it is?

I'm afraid they're waiting for you, sir. I told them I'd bring you down.

[breathes heavily and inhales sharply] May I have a moment to collect my thoughts?