War of the Worlds (TV Series)

The Walls of Jericho (1988)

Ilse von Glatz: Advocate #2

Quotes 

• Advocate #3 : I have a difficult time accepting that the instrument of our salvation that has also become our damnation.

  Advocate #1 : The concept is foreign, but we cannot ignore the inevitable conclusion, comrades. The radiation which gave us a second life is slowly killing us.

  Advocate #2 : We seem to be faced with a most challenging dilemma.

• Scientist : Our analysis indicates - the high level of radiation needed to protect us from the indigenous bacteria of this planet causes our metabolisms to heat to dangerous levels.

  Advocate #1 : Our scientists seem to have a firm grasp on the obvious. Tell us something we don't already know!

  Advocate #2 : Isn't there anything you can do to disperse the heat?

  Scientist : We are doing our best, Advocate. As you have seen, the treatments are slowing the degeneration process.

  Advocate #3 : But not reversing it.

  Scientist : Unfortunately not. This planet's natural resources contain different elements than those on our planet.

  Advocate #2 : The lower classes are all alike. Excuses for every shortcoming!

  Scientist : But Advocate, it takes time for a species to adapt to a new environment.

  Advocate #2 : We don't have time! In our weakened state, our invasion will fail.

  Advocate #3 : As it is, we are already too weak to separate from this decaying flesh.

  Scientist : Perhaps if you sought the guidance of the Council...

  Advocate #1 : No! Our leaders must be protected from such negative news. They must hear only of victory!

  Advocate #3 : Since your medicines have proven inadequate, you will find a more effective method of dealing with this killing heat.

  Advocate #2 : Solutions, not excuses!

  Scientist : As you wish, Advocate.

  Advocate #1 , Advocate #2 , Advocate #3 : As we order, scientist!

• Advocate #2 : After all this time, the suits are finally completed!

  Advocate #3 : Completed, yes. But completely useless without some form of coolant.

  Advocate #2 : Our attempt to steal the liquid nitrogen from the rocket facility was at best poorly conceived!

  Advocate #3 : Desperate times call for desperate measures! My own body temperature has risen to untold levels!

  Advocate #2 : So has mine! If we cannot survive, who will assume the mantle of the Advocacy? I fear there are not three worthy candidates from among our ranks.

  Advocate #3 : Then pray that our current attempt at the refrigeration plant meets with success.

  Advocate #2 , Advocate #3 : To Life Immortal.

• Scientist : We still lack an adequate coolant. Liquid nitrogen would be the ideal substance.

  Advocate #2 : Why are you not producing the substance?

  Scientist : We have tried, Advocate. This planet's atmosphere contains ample amounts of the nitrogen element. But converting the nitrogen into a useful form is beyond the scope of the materials we have on hand.

  Advocate #2 : If you're incapable of manufacturing what we need, then you will acquire it in another way.

  Advocate #3 : And quickly! Before permanent harm comes to those who are still alive!

  Advocate #2 : We cannot allow submersion into this rancid pool to become our destiny as well!