Conflict

I personally think that this was one of the better UFO
episodes done. I felt that this episode really did a
number of good things... For one, I think it brought
to the forefront how important Straker is to SHADO in
the way he was able to determine what the aliens were
going to do. It also introduced the Straker vs
Henderson rivalry which became prevalent throughout
the series. Secondly, while we all know that Foster
tends to be a maverick at times regardless of what his
orders are, his "true colors" about his respect and
loyalty towards Straker came out when Henderson asked
him to "take over command" and he promptly replied: "I
take my orders from Commander Straker," was a classic
moment. Also classic was Foster sitting back down
from only a "look" by Straker after his outburst
towards Henderson.
The only question I have about the episode was that
while it appeared that Straker was keeping his
intentions relatively secret about what he was going
to do about the alien attack on SHADO HQ, how was it
that Miss Ealand knew about the approach of Sky-1?
Did Straker tell her? She was shown looking out her
office window twice as well as looking at her watch
when Sky-1 finally appeared. . .
Just my two cents!
Jason Sweet

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>The only question I have about the episode was that
>while it appeared that Straker was keeping his
>intentions relatively secret about what he was going
>to do about the alien attack on SHADO HQ, how was it
>that Miss Ealand knew about the approach of Sky-1?
>Did Straker tell her?

Yes, I think Miss Ealand was told to look for Sky One.
After they went into the radio silence, Straker said
that they were going to wait for "a voice". Miss
Ealand's voice!

Marc

Jason's comments are right on the money in my mind---well said Jason!  I
wonder what is supposed to have happened to turn Henderseon into the "bad
guy" of the IAC though.  I can't recall anything in any of the previous
episodes that would lead us to believe he went from supporting Straker in the
beginning to considering Straker a "thorn in his side".  He hints at
something when explains that Straker's organization hogs all the
funding...but since when did it become Straker's organization in his mind?
Wasn't Henderson right there, spearheading  the creation  of SHADO
originally?  Maybe I'm dreaming...too many well read fanfiction stories.
 
Mary

On 6 Oct 2002 at 19:51, Veres, Mary wrote:
Maybe it was supposed to have been HIM heading up SHADO, and he's
disappointed that Straker got the job, instead.... simple jealousy can change
a friend into an enemy very quickly.

TAE