Babylon 51994

[Ivanova is trying to get help from the Great Machine in setting up the Voice of the Resistance.]

Cmdr. Susan Ivanova:
I'm trying to put together a facility to broadcast messages back home and to the other colonies. We've got all of the pieces we need, but--

Zathras:
But not having enough power to reach far places! Yes, Zathras understand. Everyone always coming to Zathras with problems. Big responsibility but Zathras does not mind. Zathras trained in crisis management.

Cmdr. Susan Ivanova:
That's great, but--

Zathras:
But only Zathras have no one to talk to. No one manages poor Zathras, you see. So Zathras talks to dirt. Or to walls, or talks to ceilings. But dirt is closer. Dirt is used to everyone walking on it. Just like Zathras. But we have come to like it. It is our role. It is our destiny in the universe. So, you see, sometimes dirt has insects in it. And Zathras likes insects. Not so good for conversation, but much protein for diet. Hmmm, huh, huh, very good! - Zathras fix now. Come, this way.