V The Final Battle quotes

Look, the man's just presented his side of the argument!

Ham Tyler

There IS no argument! We either win, or we lose! There's no in-between!

No! No! Because we're not talking about just the people here in this room! Look, be real clear, people: if we lose, then the WHOLE DAMN WORLD loses!

[tiredly] We're not fighting the same war anymore. The rules have changed now, it's escalated way out of control.

Yeah, see...war has a tendency to do that, ma'am.

Tyler

The Visitors came here to suck us dry. When they're finished with this planet, they're gonna take it [gestures] like an empty beer can and toss it over their shoulder.

Nobody's calling them good guys, Tyler. No one's appealing to their better nature. You can't win a war if you're extinct! [she turns in appeal to the group] We've got to think of another way!

Elias

[very quietly] There is no other way. There's no time. Look, if Martin knows about the Red Dust, then you can believe Diana does, too - and if she doesn't, then she will in a few days. Hey...hey, as...as ragged an' as ordinary as this little bunch is...we're the last shot before the buzzer.

'Last' is exactly right.

Elias

[louder] Now if we attack - if we attack, at least we got a fightin' chance. We do nothing, we're signin' this planet's death warrant.

Elias Taylor

Yo, yo, go easy on the dust, dudes. Gonna do you no good to snort it here. [man laughs]

[approaches Elias] Elias -

Elias

Look, Pop, will you give me a break, please, huh? I was just jokin' with the guys, I didn't mean nothin' by it -!

Right away you assume I'm gonna come down on you.

Elias

Ain't that the way it's always been, huh?!

Perhaps so... I disagreed with what you said at the meeting -

Elias

So what's new?

- but you said it well. I was damn proud of you, son.

Elias

Really?

Yes. [they hug, reconciled at last]

How did you find out about those raids? That's classified information.

Diana

I'm entitled to know about the raids. The intelligence comes from a source I created.

You're entitled to information that pertains to the scientific aspects of our mission - nothing more.

Diana

Then you're not taking the boy's report seriously?

[disdainful] It's not standard practice to base troop movements on the tattlings of a ten-year-old Earthling.

Diana

I converted him myself. The information is reliable.

Diana

When? The raids are scheduled for tomorrow.

You scientific types are so easily ruffled.

Diana

And you military types are so predictable. [Takes out her gun and shoots Pamela and her guard.] You rely on cunning, intrigue...I prefer the direct approach. Don't worry, dear Pamela, I'll do my scientific best to command your fleet. And tomorrow, I'll destroy the rebels! Consider this...an early retirement. [shoots Pamela in the stomach]

Ham Tyler

Say goodnight, hotshot.

John

Pamela said you were ambitious, and she underestimated you.

Diana

You stupid, feeble man! If it weren't for me, you'd still be figuring out where to land on this planet! You and your petty, idiotic intrigue, wondering who was in charge. I was in charge! I directed this entire operation, while you made pretty speeches. I had the power, and you wore the crown!

John

Ah, the crown. It's yours now, Diana. Enjoy your reign… queen of a poisoned realm. [Diana shoots him dead right in front of Elizabeth]