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Episode Summary
Written
by J. Cole Weston
A
briefing to Zone Rider trainees recaps the history and capabilities
of their Black Widow enemies.
Episode
Notes
Written
by J. Cole Weston
In
depth: Rawmeat is displayed in action to the men at M.C.C.
Courage is talking to the Zone Rider trainees, briefing them.
Dr. Laurence does not fully understand the Widowmaker process,
but believes it must involve bombarding the subject with a
concentrated zoning effect. A flashback then takes place to
show the Widowmaker used by Reaper on Rawmeat. Courage then
says Dr. Laurence hopes to learn more about the process since
they met him as a normal human first. Courage then relates
his encounter with Rawmeat in the Appalachian Mountains. Courage
then continues his briefing, saying Rawmeat is tremendously
strong, an expert fighter and tracker. His weakness is his
lack of intelligence. Kat presents an idea that M.C.C. believes
the Black Widows are not that loyal to Overlord and that Rawmeat
is used as the enforcer. Another flashback occurs to Welt
in his truck with Bandit.
Kat has no knowledge of an attempt on Overlord's life by a
Black Widow, but they believe such attempts have been made.
The coup attempt is shown in flashback from "So Shall
You Reaper". Kat believes Overlord encourages rivalry
between them to make sure any one does not get too strong.
A flashback to Dire's loyalty in the face of the others is
shown. Kat believes her to be the one exception: she has some
sort of "special relationship" with Overlord, which
was frustrated by Alice Bent's involvement in "Overlord's
Mystery Woman" which is shown in flashback. Kat continues
and says that second in command belongs to Bandit. Ben claps
alone, and looks embarrassed. Courage resumes and says that
Bandit is one of the most dangerous and has a personal score
to settle with him, as Bandit believes him responsible for
the death of his brother in the Desert Wars. A flashback then
takes place to Bandit driving Bull Whip fighting the Zone
Riders.
At M.C.C, the briefing continues. Bandit is elusive with a
talent for disguise. A flashback to "Holographic Zone
Battler" occurs in which he imitates the shopkeeper.
Courage then brings Crook into the picture, saying his scientific
knowledge is almost as great as Overlord's. A flashback to
a minefield battle masterminded by Crook occurs. Courage reminds
them to never underestimate the first two men turned into
Black Widows: Razorback. A flashback occurs in which "Zone
Train" is shown. Courage continues, saying to be on the
lookout for Reaper. Hiro says Reaper will never admit defeat.
A flashback occurs in which Hiro and Reaper duel is shown.
Courage wraps up: Overlord is the most dangerous of all, and
cannot be trusted. He's broken every deal, every alliance.
A flashback to the "Sands of Amaran" takes place
where Simai was betrayed. Dirk says Overlord does not long
for an end to fighting as M.C.C. does. All Overlord understands
is force. A flashback to "Small Packages" is shown,
illustrating Overlord's fixation on taking M.C.C. Dirk reminds
the trainees only the Zone Riders can prevent Overlord's rule.
Tucker asks when lunch is, and Dirk responds they're going
to fight the zone…right after lunch, to which Tucker
replies he gets more like McFarland every day.
Items
Noticed: None.
Notes:
An absolutely superb clips show, and one needed earlier in
the show. If only they had spaced these out more, the ending
of the season wouldn't have felt as "cheap" to many
people. The first enjoyable clips episode since "Oversight".
What
do we learn? The Widowmaker process affects facial hair also,
since Richard Welt had a beard and Rawmeat does not.
The
Zone Rider trainees are all equipped with tendex suits and
equipment, they just lack the Neutron-90 to make them effective.
There appear to be 20-30 trainees.
Goof
ups: None visible.
Quotable
Quotes: "Bandit has an ability to impersonate almost
anyone. " - Dirk
"I wonder if he can do Elvis." - Max
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