Voice of Rao quotes from Krypton

Today we will spread the word of Rao. Today Kandor will be reborn.

Daron-Vex

Well, Seg, this is impressive. You're early. Investiture Ceremony isn't for another hour.

Seg-El

There's not gonna be a ceremony.

Daron-Vex

[laughs] I'm sorry?

Seg-El

You want me to be Ranked again? Join the Science Guild, Bind with your daughter, okay. Even if I never get to bear the sigil of my own house, I will not wear yours. [he draws a dagger, cuts the patch off his chest, and tosses it on the ground] I'd rather die Rankless.

Daron-Vex

Now, you listen to me. And you listen well, th...

This is acceptable. You will wear the sigil of the Science Guild.

Daron-Vex

Why, Your Eminence...

Leave us now, Seg. May Rao's light forever guide your way.

Seg-El

You, too.

Daron-Vex

Please. Help me understand.

You want to control him. This is how.

Anda, you are to begin preparations for Nova Cycle celebration.

Nova Cycle? But it's not for weeks.

It is Rao's will that His Reverence will begin the Nova Cycle today.

The military's failed initiative created much unrest. The fate of the Rankless has been shaken. The Nova Cycle celebrations will begin today.

I'll start preparing immediately.

We shall walk amongst the Rankless and show them how the light of Rao can heal all wounds.

Dev-Em

Your Eminence, we're here to escort you to the ceremony.

There will be a slight delay. In speaking with my protege, I realize I need more contact with the people of Kandor. I have much to learn, and to judge.

Dev-Em

I don't understand, Your Eminence.

The ceremony must be open to the public. I want the hall packed with citizens. Young, old, Guilded, Rankless. Turn no one away.

Dev-Em

Your Eminence, I'm not sure we can get the people there in time.

Then begin now.

Ona

Sevi, why are you afraid? What's wrong?

Sevi has nothing to be afraid of. She's answered her questions well, and been promised eternal life.

Ona

Sevi, that's wonderful, isn't it?

Yes. I'm so happy.

Your choice will determine your fate for eternity. Take time to consider it well.

Why is faith important to you?

Ona

It means that everything has a purpose. That the purpose is good. That I'll see my mother again one day. It's faith that leads us to the Blessed Place.

Is that important to you, Little Sundrop?

Ona

How did you know that my mother called me that?

A few of the worthy, the special ones, I take into myself. I take their memories, skills, dreams. Everything that makes them what they are. Their template lives forever in me.

Ona

A template, that's a soul?

Your mother is here in me. You could join her. Together forever. Would you choose that?

Have you decided, Ona? Are you ready to give yourself over now, and join your mother?

Ona

That's not what I've chosen. I want to serve you here.

You are a surprising child.

Ona

I'm sorry.

One gets tired of always being right. I think I like surprises. [she gives him a tight hug] Perhaps it's time you saw who it is you've vowed to serve.

Ona

Born from the void of the universe, before time began, Almighty Rao, who kindled the sun and created all life, I submit to thee.

What makes you think Rao created all life?

Ona

Because I have faith. My mother told me faith's a journey that begins in hope and ends in belief of what you can't see, but know to be true.

Or it could be considered a delusion. The sign of a species not given to clear thought.

Ona

Is this a test?

Yes.

Ona

Do you think my faith isn't strong enough? What are you testing?

Your worthiness. Your city's, your world's. Do you deserve eternal life?

Ona

What happens to those who aren't worthy?

I think you know the opposite of eternal life, Ona.