Arbiter (left) Clerk of Court (right)
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A senior official of the Federation's Justice Department. It is possible that
he was the chief law officer of the Federation and legal advisor to the
Administration, with perhaps some powers relating to the judiciary. While
there is no direct evidence in the episodes for such powers, they may be
implicit in the very title 'Arbiter General' and in the activities of Ven
Glynd.
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If we look at Ven Glynd's activities, we see that he wields considerable power. In The Way Back, he organises and authorises the manipulation of the evidence in Blake's trial, as well as appointing Tel Varon as the latter's defence counsel. He also had the power to order an inquiry into Blake's case, and perhaps to consent to the issuing of a holding order. Once Varon was aware of Ven Glynd's true role regarding Blake, he told Maja that they would have to go 'Higher up. Even to the President if we have to', suggesting the possible existence of a superior between the Arbiter General and the President, perhaps a Minister for Justice or an equivalent; and his next remark, about needing 'the strongest possible evidence' is again suggestive of Ven Glynd's high office. In 'Voice from the Past', after Ven Glynd has defected from the Federation, it is clear that he is a key mover with Le Grand in the conspiracy, having spent an unspecified period of time using his position to gather evidence of the Federation's injustices. His presence in the conspiracy convinced Blake that it was a serious proposition. Of interest is the fact that he is still referred to as Arbiter General, which presumes that the Federation did not want to advertise the fact that it knew of his defection to the rebels.
To the above evidence must be added a possible disclaimer. Ven Glynd was never referred to as Arbiter General in The Way Back, perhaps suggesting that he might not have held that office at that time.
See also ADMINISTRATION, ARBITER, HOLDING ORDER, JUSTICE DEPARTMENT, VEN GLYND.
A prisoner on the London. Described by Vila as a "great oaf", he joined Blake in attempting to escape from Vargas, but before he could get a teleport bracelet he was speared to death by one of the priests.
Planet on which Del Grant organised a revolt against the Federation at some time prior to his activities on Albian. Grant had apparently been active on other, unnamed planets as well.
| A former officer of the Bureau, and the only surviving officer with knowledge of the XX-coded operations on Bucol-2. Blinded by a radiation flare, he wore a sonoscope to replace his lost vision. He reluctantly informed Sleer of the work on Bucol-2 after she threatened his family, but made the mistake of admitting he recognised her as Servalan. His ship was destroyed as he left Sleer's cruiser, Sleer having ensured beforehand that no flight plan for his journey had been filed. |  |
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The planet to which Ensor fled. Stated by Ensor Jr in Deliverance to
be six days" journey from Cephlon, but at a speed unstated. 90% of Aristo's
surface was covered by oceans, described by Zen as highly acidic. Zen also
made reference to life evolving in those oceans, and several phibians were
later seen. The few areas of land were described as arid with primitive
plant life, and slowly disappearing beneath the steadily rising oceans.
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At the same time, mention was made of cities built by earlier civilisations.
it was not stated whether these had been built by earlier colonists or a
native species that had subsequently become extinct. Almost all of these
constructions were now underwater, although Blake and Cally found an obelisk
on the surface. Ensor produced a map of the tunnels, marked "Sub City/73
Section 22". The atmosphere was breathable, even if the climate appeared to
be volatile.
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Aristo, translated from the Greek, apparently means "best".
See also PHIBIANS.
Region of space in which Beta 5 was located. Although listed as Federation territory, it was remote and undeveloped, probably uninhabited.
| One of Kasabi's rebels who, together with Berg, ventured too far into the Forbidden Zone and activated the defence mechanisms there. He died along with Berg. |  On the left. |
| A Federation officer (she appeared unhappy at being called an "agent") who infiltrated Blake's headquarters on Gauda Prime. Blake regarded her as a useful recruit and noted that she had a reputation as a killer - she was seen to shoot two bounty hunters. There was a high price on her head. Although shot in the leg by one of Blake's fellow bounty hunters, she appeared to recover quickly soon after reaching Blake's headquarters. She did not reveal herself for what she really was until Avon had killed Blake, at which point she shot first Deva and then Dayna before being knocked out by Vila. Given that she was acting out a role, Arlen was probably not her real name. Her bogus identity may have been a total fabrication, or she may have been posing as a genuine person of that name. |  |
Quoted by Vila soon after arriving on the starship sent from Keezarn some 3000 years earlier: "One small step for man".
On July 21st 1969 former US Navy pilot Neil Armstrong (1930- ) became the first man to set foot on the Moon during the Apollo XI mission.
Planet on which Dorian obtained nutrients for the Seska's hydroponics plant, in return for which they offered technical advice.