Battlestar Galactica (TV Series)

War of the Gods (1979)

Patrick Macnee: Count Iblis

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Quotes 

• Count Iblis : [sighs]  I'm weary, I'm drained of energy.

  Lieutenant Sheba : We have some emergency rations with us, we'll be happy to share with you.

  Count Iblis : You're very kind. It's not food I require.

  Captain Apollo : How did you survive the crash?

  Count Iblis : I don't know.

• Count Iblis : Maybe I can help you with your quest.

  Captain Apollo : What quest was that?

  Count Iblis : Whatever it is you're looking for.

  [dramatic pause] 

  Count Iblis : My knowledge of the universe is infinite.

• Commander Adama : Now where in the name of Hades is he, and how did he get free run of the ship? Which one of you has an answer?

  Captain Apollo : Father, I left him...

  Count Iblis : [enters unannounced]  Pardon me...

• Count Iblis : All people are capable of feeling each other's thoughts. It merely takes time and experience. Place your trust in me, and I promise you all things will be possible.

• Lieutenant Sheba : What is it? What are they?

  Count Iblis : Don't be frightened. They cannot hurt you as long as you're with me.

  Lieutenant Sheba : The lights? But they're so beautiful.

  Count Iblis : Don't be beguiled. They taunt you with a glow that conceals everlasting darkness. Look away, Sheba, you are safe with me.

• Count Iblis : You're searching for a place called Earth.

  Commander Adama : [about Captain Apollo]  My son told you that.

  Count Iblis : You are of the House of Kobol. Your tribes are scattered. The thirteenth journeyed to Earth several millennia ago.

  Commander Adama : Tell me about their civilisation.

  Count Iblis : It has known great rises and falls.

  Commander Adama : Who are you? Where are you from?

  [dramatic pause] 

  Commander Adama : Is their civilisation strong enough to defeat the Cylons.

  Count Iblis : Your people will be safe... under my leadership.

  Commander Adama : Did I hear you correctly? Did you say under *your* leadership?

  Count Iblis : Of course, Adama. Why do you think I'm here? I've come to prepare your way to Earth.

• Count Iblis : Therefore, I will grant you your first wish, before you have decided on your third. I will deliver your enemy unto you this night.

• Captain Apollo : Count Iblis, you will either accompany me as my guest... or as my prisoner. Your choice.

  Lieutenant Sheba : Apollo, I think you're being terribly rude. Of course Count Iblis will go to see Adama if that is his wish.

  [to the Count:] 

  Lieutenant Sheba : Won't you?

  Count Iblis : [bows his head smartly]  If it is your pleasure, my princess.

  [Sheba is much taken with Count Iblis, and the unlikely couple is about to leave] 

  Captain Apollo : Sheba, are you okay?

  Lieutenant Sheba : Of course. What are you talking about?

  Captain Apollo : You don't seem yourself.

  Lieutenant Sheba : How would you know? You never really knew me. This is the only man who has ever truly known me.

  [she leaves] 

  Count Iblis : Apollo, don't ever make the mistake of threatening me again. Or you'll forfeit your life in the wink of an eye.

  [he leaves]