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 Blakes 7

Crossfire 2.2

Shock Troops

A trooper in the federation army, going through routine operations until she meets another fellow solider, and things are not quite what she thought.

This comes across a bit ‘Love and Monsters’ at first. You know you’re in the Blakes 7 universe, and are following the exploits of one of its inhabitants, but not sure why. And where are the heroes you’ve come to enjoy?

Dayna does (eventually) turn up as the other solider, and the only other of the seven to make an appearance, is Avon - but in a reduced role. So some patience is needed as you don’t know where the story is going. You do pick up on the clues and gather Dayna is undercover but why and whats the goal?

With Yasmin Bannerman not being the original voice of Dayna, giving her the lead may seem a little odd, as you’d expect one of the original cast would be better placed to take the spotlight. But as the Doctor Who audios, where sometimes none of the originals are left, its the story and characters you’re wanting and its can work. Though occasionally it wasn’t immediately obvious is was her.

The second half is where the ‘reveals’ are, and you’re greatly rewarded for sticking with it. It is very hard to tell more without spoilers, but its does involve Servalan’s latest plans for rebuilding her armies and typical federation methods. It builds to a really good end and a decision that’s not taken lightly.

Good

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