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Crossfire part 2


1. Funeral on Kalion


The ruler of the natural planet of Kalion has died. There is no heir. Its the biggest manufacturer of space ships in the galaxy. There are two presidents vying for power and then there’s the Liberator crew…


The ‘crossfire’  idea introduced in the first set carries on here. Servalan seized the presidency, yet the old president hasn’t given up just yet. They both want power and will fight to keep it. The first set didn’t really do much in the way of making the most of the idea- in fact almost ignoring it. So at least this set, or episode is doing something about it.


The two presidents show up for the funeral, the seal of Kalion is the key to ruling, and they both desperately want it. Of course Avon and co also want to put a spanner in the works. Its set during series 3, where, after losing Blake and the federation shattered. They were a little aimless so this crossfire idea, does restore some of that purpose.


Unfortunately, not a lot really happens. Diplomacy means the two presidents have to be on their best behaviour. Avon, Villa, Cally,  Tarrent and Dyana try to slip in unnoticed to steal the seal.  There is that trope of the liberator crew not really achieving their goal, and it all being a bit of a waste of time, other than to stop Serverlan. 


Its nice enough, but nothing new.


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