This is our planet. My people ruled the Earth when man was only an ape.
Your people went into hibernation and abandoned Earth to its fate.
Our astronomers predicted that a great catastrophe would end all life on the face of the Earth.
Yes, but the catastrophe that you predicted never happened. And the apes that you left behind on the surface to die became man.
You know our history?
Yes. Yes, I've encountered your people before. That is why I want to prevent a conflict that can only end in your destruction.
We shall destroy man and reclaim the planet. Already we have begun to sink his ships.
Yes, and already more ships are being sent to hunt you down.
The submarine? We have captured it.
You may win a few victories to begin with but eventually you're bound to lose.
There are many thousands of our people in hibernation in this base. We have other colonies hidden all round the world. We shall be the victors in the war against mankind.
But there's no need for a war! Why can't you share the planet?
That would be impossible.
The depths of the sea and those areas on Earth where man cannot live can be yours.
And man would agree to that?
There's a chance. Wouldn't it be better to try for a peace, than to launch yourself into a war that you cannot possibly win?
I will consider what you have said.
Let me return to the humans, and I will endeavour to make a peace for you.
Perhaps it would be possible...
No! The Doctor is your deadly enemy! He must be destroyed!
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