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|series number in range = V | |series number in range = V | ||
|number in series = 3 | |number in series = 3 | ||
|number = Chapter | |number = Chapter Twenty-One | ||
|main character = [[Romana II]], [[Leela]], [[Narvin]] | |main character = [[Romana II]], [[Leela]], [[Narvin]] | ||
|featuring = Kavil | |featuring = Lukas (Emancipation) | ||
| | |featuring2 = Kavil | ||
| | |featuring3 = Slyne | ||
| | |featuring4 = Irving Braxiatel (Forever){{!}}Braxiatel | ||
| | |featuring5 = Rahvon | ||
| | |featuring6 = Matthias (Emancipation) | ||
| | |featuring7 = Jamalan | ||
|enemy = | |featuring8 = Andred (Arbitration) | ||
|enemy = [[Zakar]] | |||
|setting = [[Gallifrey (Forever)|Alternative Gallifrey]] | |setting = [[Gallifrey (Forever)|Alternative Gallifrey]] | ||
|writer = [[David Llewellyn]] | |writer = [[David Llewellyn]] | ||
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|prev = Evolution (audio story) | |prev = Evolution (audio story) | ||
|next = Extermination (audio story) | |next = Extermination (audio story) | ||
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'''''Arbitration''''' was the third story of the [[Gallifrey V|fifth series]] of [[Big Finish]]'s ''[[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]'' audio series. It was written by [[David Llewellyn]]. | '''''Arbitration''''' (identified on the cover simply as '''''Chapter Twenty-One''''') was the third story of the [[Gallifrey V|fifth series]] of [[Big Finish]]'s ''[[Gallifrey (audio series)|Gallifrey]]'' audio series. It was written by [[David Llewellyn]]. | ||
== Publisher's summary == | == Publisher's summary == | ||
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Romana is visited by [[Narvin]] and tells him about how Zakar wants all of her policies reversed. As he is practically a celebrity, Narvin suggests that she keep him on side by slowing down the rate at which she is changing this world. He also says that [[Kavil]] has strengthened the signal that the [[Science Ministry]] picked up and that they will soon be synchronised with [[the Axis]], allowing them to leave in three days. Whilst happy about this news, Romana is insistent that she do as much good for this world as they can before they leave. | Romana is visited by [[Narvin]] and tells him about how Zakar wants all of her policies reversed. As he is practically a celebrity, Narvin suggests that she keep him on side by slowing down the rate at which she is changing this world. He also says that [[Kavil]] has strengthened the signal that the [[Science Ministry]] picked up and that they will soon be synchronised with [[the Axis]], allowing them to leave in three days. Whilst happy about this news, Romana is insistent that she do as much good for this world as they can before they leave. | ||
Zakar is called by [[Slyne]] and speaks with him about his visit to Romana, to whom he will continue his support unless something catastrophic happens. He has to end communications when it seems that his | Zakar is called by [[Slyne]] and speaks with him about his visit to Romana, to whom he will continue his support unless something catastrophic happens. He has to end communications when it seems that his shuttle is about to crash. | ||
''to be | Romana dictates to [[Irving Braxiatel (Forever)|Councillor Braxiatel]] that the Inner Council will compensate former slaves who were used in [[science|scientific]] experiments and, when he leaves, tells Narvin how much she misses [[Irving Braxiatel|their version of Braxiatel]]. Narvin reports that Zakar's shuttle seems to have been shot down by Outsiders over [[Mancipia]]. | ||
Zakar is taken to [[Leela]], who charges him with [[murder]] and crimes against the Outsiders for which he will be put on [[trial]]. If found guilty, he will be executed. | |||
Narvin tells Romana that the Outsiders took Bigloc to the Regenerator guards on the border and are trying him for the mass murder of 237 slaves aboard a transporter called the ''[[Amisad]]'' seven years ago. On their way to one of Zakar's munitions factories, the transport crashed in a [[sandstorm]] in the [[Camatian Desert]] and it is alleged that, rather than spending a fortune rescuing the slaves, Zakar sent a small craft which saved only the crew. | |||
Narvin has assigned Slyne to determine the veracity of this charge, although it is possible that [[Slyne's predecessor|his predecessor]] had covered it up. The Inner Council have heard of what has happened to Zakar and will likely be suggesting that elite guards be sent to recover him, posing as former slaves. Narvin shows Romana a clip of [[Rahvon|Councillor Rahvon]] being interviewed by [[Matthias (Emancipation)|Commentator Matthias]] in which he says that he expects Romana to act swiftly and decisively. Romana is against invading Mancipia and asks Narvin to go there to reason with Leela as his relationship with her is less complicated than hers. | |||
[[Jamalan]] tells Leela that [[Sura]] knows of Zakar's arrest and that she is delighted. He is called by Narvin, who tells him that he has come to Mancipia and wishes to meet with Leela. She sends Jamalan away and speaks with Narvin, who disapproves of Zakar's shuttle being shot down and that he is going to be tried by a community without a recognised judicial system and with no evidence. Leela counters by saying that a recording of Zakar's orders exists and is kept safe, but Narvin says that the law of the Outsiders is not sophisticated enough to recognise the difference between murder and [[negligence]] and that he should be tried in the Capitol. Leela does not believe that justice will be done there due to Zakar's wealth and influence and welcomes an attack from the Capitol, but permits Narvin to visit him. | |||
Zakar says that the charges against him are all lies and that any recording of him is a fabrication. Narvin points out that the Outsiders are technologically incapable of creating such a thing, but Zakar suggests that they could have used time travel. Before Narvin leaves, Zakar tells him that he knows that [[Vansell (Forever)|Vansell]] succeeded in killing the President, having caught Romana out by lying about poisoning Cardinal Alloran. He also believes that Narvin is an impostor and threatens to support Rahvon, Braxiatel or Allora in becoming President should he not be freed soon. | |||
Narvin orders Slyne to secretly assemble his men and prepare for an invasion of Mancipia to rescue Zakar by any means necessary, although no harm must come to Leela. Later, he tells Romana of his meetings with Leela and Zakar. | |||
Zakar asks Jamalan about how the Outsiders plan to build an [[economy]] and other such matters. The Chancellery Guard attack and are wiped out, after which Leela goes to Zakar and concludes that Romana had sanctioned the attack to save him. | |||
Romana confronts Narvin about the failed rescue mission and his insubordination. Kavil comes in unannounced and informs them that the link is stabilising and that there could be a [[portal]] in the [[Panopticon]] in thirty-six hours; once he has gone, Romana says that they need to convince Leela to come with them when the portal appears. In the meantime, she and Narvin have to face the Inner Council. | |||
At the meeting, Slyne places the blame of the failed attack on rogue elements of the Chancellery Guard but Rahvon says that Romana ought to have sanctioned a larger attack to save her supposed friend. Rahvon suggests that the [[Science Ministry]] could be capable of planting evidence against Zakar and, as such, the charges brought against him are likely untrue. He votes for another attack on Mancipia if Zakar is not freed by sunset and, when Romana says that she will not sanction such a thing, he points out that the Inner Council can do so without her approval under the [[Constitution of the Regenerators|constitution]]. The motion is carried. | |||
Slyne leads a force of between 2,000 and 3,000 guards to Mancipia and demands Zakar's release. Leela, however, has no intention of giving him up and reminds Zakar that there are other [[township]]s who can be called upon to fight. Zakar says that this would lead to civil war and that thousands should not die for the sake of 237 long-dead slaves. Leela disagrees. | |||
Narvin tells Romana that he can find no record of the crash of the ''Amisad'', but nor can he find a record of it being decommissioned. Two of the surviving crew reportedly died in accidents whilst the remaining eight won a [[lottery]] run by Zakar and have moved to sunnier parts of Gallifrey, leading Romana and Narvin to deem that Zakar is guilty. Romana decides that she has to speak with Leela to organise Zakar's release to avoid civil war despite his guilt. | |||
Whilst Leela has faith, Jamalan does not believe that the other townships will help them. Narvin and Romana, who has come in disguise, visit to speak with Leela and tell her about the portal and how they should not leave this planet in civil war. Jamalan, whose parents and [[Jamalan's sister|sister]] died on the ''Amisad'', agrees that there will be slaughter and would rather his friends live than die for Zakar. Leela gives in, handing over Zakar and the recording on the condition that she accompany them to the Capitol to ensure that justice is done, leaving Jamalan in charge in her absence. | |||
Zakar is welcomed back to the Capitol like a hero and Rahvon holds a reception for him in the Panopticon, likely earning him Zakar's future support. Rahvon gives a speech in which he congratulates Zakar, who in turn gives a speech in which he denounces Romana and criticises the Outsiders and invites a presidential election. | |||
Kavil shows up at the Panopticon and, refused entry, sends [[Lukas (Emancipation)|Guard Commander Lukas]] to fetch Narvin. | |||
Interrupting Zakar's speech is the Mancipians' recording, in which Zakar tells a disgusted [[Andred (Arbitration)|Guard Commander Andred]] to leave the 237 slaves to die. Zakar shouts that it is a fabrication, but the Inner Council and [[Outer Chambers of the Judiciary|Outer Chambers]] have turned against him; when Romana has Slyne arrest him, they ignore his claims that Romana is an impostor and he is taken away. Romana thanks Narvin and they speak with Kavil, who says that the portal is now arriving in the Panopticon. With Braxiatel's help, Narvin clears out the room. | |||
Leela is upset that she will be leaving her friends at Mancipia without saying goodbye, but Romana says that this could be their only chance. Another message comes through and is deciphered by Kavil; it says "Axis Taskforce". The portal appears, through which Leela thinks that she can see [[K9 Mark II|K9]]. Kavil is shot and killed by what is emerging and Romana commands those still in the Panopticon to leave. It is a [[Dalek]], who declares that the Daleks are the masters of all Gallifreys. | |||
== Cast == | == Cast == | ||
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* [[Narvin|High Chancellor Narvin]] - [[Seán Carlsen]] | * [[Narvin|High Chancellor Narvin]] - [[Seán Carlsen]] | ||
* [[Zakar|Lord Zakar]] - [[Barnaby Edwards]] | * [[Zakar|Lord Zakar]] - [[Barnaby Edwards]] | ||
* [[Kavil|Science | * [[Lukas (Emancipation)|Guard Commander Lukas]] - [[Scott Arthur]] | ||
* [[Kavil|Science Minister Kavil]] - [[Simon Fisher-Becker]] | |||
* [[Slyne|Castellan Slyne]] - [[Peter Sheward]] | * [[Slyne|Castellan Slyne]] - [[Peter Sheward]] | ||
* [[Irving Braxiatel (Forever)|Councillor Braxiatel]] - [[Miles Richardson]] | * [[Irving Braxiatel (Forever)|Councillor Braxiatel]] - [[Miles Richardson]] | ||
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=== Uncredited cast === | === Uncredited cast === | ||
* [[Dalek | * [[Dalek]] - [[Nicholas Briggs]] | ||
== References == | == References == | ||
* Lord Zakar likes to be called "Zak." | * Lord Zakar likes to be called "Zak." | ||
* This world's [[Romana (Forever)|Romana]] had [[ | * [[Alloran|Cardinal Alloran]] was a glutton who choked on a [[crayberry]] at a conference in [[Capari]]. This world's [[Romana (Forever)|Romana]] had been talking to Zakar about [[poison]]ing him. | ||
* Zakar is building a [[factory]] in [[Prydonia]] in the south. | * Zakar is building a [[factory]] in [[Prydonia]] in the south. | ||
* Zakar is driven by [[Bigloc]]. | * Zakar is driven by [[Bigloc]]. | ||
* On the [[Gallifrey (Forever)|alternative Gallifrey]], [[Irving Braxiatel#Alternative timelines|Irving Braxiatel]] is a member of the [[Inner Council of Regenerators|Inner Council]]. Lord Zakar considers him to be a "worm." | * On the [[Gallifrey (Forever)|alternative Gallifrey]], [[Irving Braxiatel#Alternative timelines|Irving Braxiatel]] is a member of the [[Inner Council of Regenerators|Inner Council]]. Lord Zakar considers him to be a "worm." | ||
* [[Sura]] has set up [[Anarchos]] and is willing to trade [[grain]] with for [[cloth]]. She is delighted by Zakar's arrest. | |||
* [[Mancipia]] has, at most, 12,000 people living there. | |||
* Leela tells the story of [[Leela (The Catalyst)|her mythical namesake]]. | |||
* The attack on Mancipia is led by [[Ichotan|Commander Ichotan]]. | |||
* Chapter 14, Paragraph 6 of the [[Constitution of the Regenerators]] reads, "''If the President is emotionally compromised by diplomatic circumstances, the Inner Council of Regenerators can vote in favour of military action without his or her final approval.''" | |||
* Romana's full title is the [[Supreme Leader and President of Gallifrey|Supreme Leader of Gallifrey and Lady President of the Inner Council and the Outer Chambers of the Judiciary]]. | |||
* Jamalan's parents and [[Jamalan's sister|sister]] died aboard the ''Amisad''. | |||
* After a [[Dalek]] comes through the [[Axis]] portal and arrives in the [[Panopticon]], it states that the Daleks are the masters of all Gallifreys. | * After a [[Dalek]] comes through the [[Axis]] portal and arrives in the [[Panopticon]], it states that the Daleks are the masters of all Gallifreys. | ||
