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Series C, Episode 10 - Ultraworld

ULTRA 1: We have collected a great deal of information about earth and its dominant species, with one important omission. We intend to rectify that deficiency.
DAYNA: And if we agree?

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Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "I can see this is a dramatic scene with moody lighting, featuring someone wearing what appears to be a pink or coral-colored garment and a decorative necklace. The lighting creates strong contrasts with shadows, and there are vertical elements (possibly bars or architectural features) visible in the background, giving the scene a somewhat confined or institutional feeling. The cinematography and styling suggest this is from a film or television production, likely from several decades ago based on the visual aesthetic. The dramatic lighting and composition create an atmosphere of tension or contemplation in the scene." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.20. Claude Sonnet 4 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
December 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Series C, Episode 11 - Moloch

AVON: Cally, has it dematerialized?
CALLY: 'S'unlikely. There's no sign of abnormal particle activity.
AVON: All right. Zen, maintain present course. Sensors on full alert. - Speed standard by four.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/311/30
December 1, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Series C, Episode 11 - Moloch

CALLY: And that's what the teleport did to him?
DAYNA: How will the Sardoans make out without him?

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Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "I can see this is a scene from what appears to be a science fiction television production, likely from the 1980s based on the aesthetic and production values. The setting appears to be a futuristic or space-based environment, with characteristic sci-fi set design visible in the background including geometric patterns and sleek surfaces. The person in the image is wearing a distinctive blue garment with white collar details and decorative trim, which appears to be a costume consistent with the show's futuristic setting. The styling and costume design suggests this is from a British science fiction series from that era. The lighting and camera work are typical of television production from that time period, with the characteristic look of studio-based filming against constructed sets designed to create an otherworldly atmosphere." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.20. Claude Sonnet 4 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
December 1, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Series D, Episode 04 - Stardrive

VILA: Breaking into transport museums. When the Federation banned all leisure transport, they went in for stealing anything on wheels or could fly. They were speed crazy, and I do mean crazy.
AVON: Speed is the key. Find the Space Rats and we find Dr.… (1/2)
December 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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#Blakes7 Series A, Episode 05 - The Web

AVON: Neither can we.
BLAKE: I'll bear that in mind. [Tosses empty box away.]
AVON: Don't worry. I'll remind you.
[Novara and Geela approach. Blake and Avon rise. Avon draws his weapon.]

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Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image shows a scene filmed in a wooded outdoor setting with bare trees visible in the soft-focused background. The cinematography has a slightly muted, cool color palette typical of British television productions from the 1970s-80s era. Paul Darrow appears in character wearing a distinctive costume featuring a light gray or silver padded vest or armor piece with prominent shoulder sections over a black underlayer. The costume has a science fiction aesthetic. He sports a characteristic hairstyle of the period with dark hair cut in a pageboy style with bangs across the forehead. Darrow's expression is intense and focused, with a slight furrow to his brow suggesting concentration or concern. His gaze is directed off-camera, giving the impression of observing something significant. The lighting creates subtle shadows across his features, adding dramatic depth to the shot" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.20. Claude Sonnet 4.5 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
December 1, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Series A, Episode 02 - Space Fall

LEYLAN: And the prisoners?
DAINER: We've killed six.
LEYLAN: Six?
DAINER: [Glancing at body] Seven. In the course of quelling a riot and protecting the ship, sir.
LEYLAN: Very well. Carry on.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/102/373
Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "This image appears to be from a science fiction television production, likely from the 1970s or 1980s based on the visual style and production quality. The scene shows two figures in matching blue uniforms with distinctive red trim, suggesting they're part of the same organization or crew. The setting appears to be inside a spacecraft or futuristic facility, with sleek, minimalist design elements typical of sci-fi productions of that era. The uniforms and overall aesthetic are reminiscent of classic British science fiction television, with the clean, utilitarian design of the costumes and sets. The lighting and camera work create a somewhat tense atmosphere, suggesting this may be from a dramatic scene. The production values and visual style are characteristic of the thoughtful, character-driven science fiction that British television was known for during this period." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.20. Claude Sonnet 4 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 30, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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Series A, Episode 10 - Breakdown

VILA: You're back, are you?
ZEN: Status is firm. All systems are functioning normally.
BLAKE: Where were you when we needed you? [to Avon] What did they say?

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November 30, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Series C, Episode 12 - Death-Watch

AVON: We are short of time, Orac.
VILA: I'll say we are. It's not hanging about this time. [Screen display: 2. WAIT blinks out and is replaced by:]
[Computer display: 2. ARBITERS TAKE POSITION AND INDICATE READINESS]

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/312/544
Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "This appears to be a scene from the British science fiction television series "Blake's 7," likely from the late 1970s or early 1980s. The setting is the interior of what looks like a spaceship or futuristic facility, with characteristic sci-fi design elements including angular architecture and metallic surfaces visible in the background. Four actors are seated in a comfortable lounge area with cream-colored furniture arranged around a distinctive glass coffee table. The costumes reflect the show's futuristic aesthetic - one person wears a burgundy outfit, another is in green, there's someone in brown/tan clothing, and one actor is dressed in black leather with what appears to be military-style detailing. The interior design features the show's typical blend of sleek futuristic elements with more conventional seating arrangements, creating the lived-in feel of a spacecraft crew area." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.20. Claude Sonnet 4 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 30, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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#Blakes7 Series C, Episode 04 - Dawn of the Gods

TARRANT: Thanks to Orac it sounds as if the Liberator is still intact. A trip to Xaranar wouldn't take too long.
GROFF: Escape is impossible. While the energy isolators are on, your handguns won't work and it is not possible to put the… (1/2)
November 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM
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Series B, Episode 08 - Hostage

COMMANDER: Good. Our detector shield is working. Give me her exact position in three minutes at present speed. Mark.
MUTOID: Computer running.

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Claude Haiku 4.5 describes the image as: "# Image Description This image appears to be a scene from a film or television production, shot in black and white or with muted color grading. The setting looks like an interior space, possibly a spacecraft or industrial facility, given the metallic and geometric architectural elements visible in the background. The main subject is a man shown in profile, wearing a dark textured jacket or tunic with a quilted pattern. He appears to be in a tense or serious moment, with a focused expression on his face. There's what appears to be some kind of equipment or device near his face/shoulder area on the right side of the frame. The lighting is dramatic and atmospheric, typical of cinematic production, with strong shadows creating depth in the composition. The background is slightly out of focus but shows industrial or sci-fi aesthetic elements" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.20. Claude Haiku 4.5 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 29, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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Series A, Episode 10 - Breakdown

KAYN: Your threats don't bother me in the least, you know.
BLAKE: - I shall destroy your hands. Twenty minutes. [He exits. Avon follows close upon.]
KAYN: Animals! Stupid destructive animals!

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November 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Series C, Episode 11 - Moloch

AVON: It will, if the program carries a built-in life-support system: a machine to do the work of the organs.
DAYNA: [Glancing toward Astrid's door] Like his?

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November 29, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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Series C, Episode 06 - City at the Edge of the World

KERRIL: Sorry, Vila, it's all my fault.
VILA: No, you were right. Bayban would never have let me out without finishing the job.
KERRIL: How long do you think the air will last?

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Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "This image shows two people in an intimate embrace in what appears to be a futuristic or science fiction setting. The scene has a distinctive 1970s or early 1980s aesthetic, with soft lighting and a technological backdrop featuring geometric patterns. Both individuals are wearing light-colored, flowing garments that complement the sci-fi atmosphere. The woman has blonde feathered hair typical of that era and is wearing earrings, while the man has darker hair. Their positioning suggests an emotional or romantic moment within the narrative. The set design includes metallic surfaces and geometric architectural elements that create a sterile, space-age environment characteristic of classic science fiction television productions of that period." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.20. Claude Sonnet 4 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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#Blakes7 Series D, Episode 02 - Power

KATE: Stop it, Pella! [Kate rushes at Pella, who shoots her dead. Pella enters the launch silo and the door closes before the others can rush in. Avon takes the crystal from Kate's neckband.]
[Inside silo. The Scorpio's turntable begins to turn and rise.]
Claude Sonnet 3.7 describes the image as: "This image appears to be a scene from the science fiction series "Blake's 7," showing three characters in distinctive costume design typical of the show's futuristic aesthetic. The scene features three people standing together in what looks like a spacecraft or space station interior with neutral-colored walls. On the left is a person wearing a white and gray outfit with geometric patterns and a metallic collar. In the center is someone with blonde hair pulled back, wearing a flowing salmon-pink/coral dress with a metallic collar. On the right is a person in a black outfit with decorative elements and structured design. The costumes have that characteristic late 1970s/early 1980s sci-fi styling with metallic accents and distinctive color blocking, reflecting the production design of that era of British television science fiction." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.19. Claude Sonnet 3.7 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 29, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Series A, Episode 02 - Space Fall

VILA: Nervous? I'm not nervous. Just... poised for action, that's all.
AVON: You've got an army of five, Blake. Five and HIM! Do you still think you can take over the ship?
BLAKE: If you do your bit.

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Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image shows a profile shot of a male actor in what appears to be a scene from a 1970s or early 1980s television production. The actor is wearing a utilitarian, earth-toned costume consisting of a rust or taupe-colored jacket with a collar, suggesting a science fiction or military setting. The lighting and video quality are characteristic of television productions from that era. The actor has dark hair styled in a period-appropriate cut and is gazing off to the side with a contemplative or attentive expression. The background is deliberately blurred but shows institutional gray walls or surfaces, creating a stark, functional environment typical of sci-fi television sets of the period. The costume design and production values suggest this is from a British science fiction series, with the practical, worn aesthetic that was common in genre television of that time" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.19. Claude Sonnet 4.5 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 28, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Series D, Episode 08 - Games

ORAC: There might be problems.
AVON: Why? You have extracted information from Federation computers before now. This is just a hodgepodge of three or four of them. You have already said that it is inferior to you.

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November 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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Series A, Episode 11 - Bounty

JENNA: It could be an injured pilot.
AVON: It could be a trap.
GAN: It's not a very good one, then. We're suspicious of it already.
AVON: The test is not whether you are suspicious but whether you are caught.

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Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image captures a scene from the classic British science fiction television series "Blake's 7," which aired from 1978 to 1981. The setting appears to be aboard the Liberator spacecraft, characterized by its distinctive angular, modernist interior design with clean lines and geometric shapes visible in the background. Sally Knyvette portrays Jenna Stannis, a smuggler and pilot who becomes part of the rebel crew. She wears a black outfit adorned with metallic studs and trim, featuring a distinctive collar design that was typical of the show's futuristic costume aesthetic. Her blonde hair is styled in the characteristic 1970s fashion. Paul Darrow plays Kerr Avon, the cynical computer expert who serves as both ally and occasional antagonist to the crew. His costume features bold chevron patterns in black, white, and green - a striking geometric design emblematic of the show's visual style" AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
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Series B, Episode 04 - Horizon

AVON: Shut up, Orac.
[Throne room. Selma, now in a blue dress, stands beside Ro, who is seated on his throne. Blake is escorted in by Assistant]

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/204/507
November 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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Series B, Episode 04 - Horizon

AVON: Shut up, Orac.
[Throne room. Selma, now in a blue dress, stands beside Ro, who is seated on his throne. Blake is escorted in by Assistant]

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November 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
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#Blakes7 Series D, Episode 03 - Traitor

SOOLIN: Just a minute. This is Scorpio, come in Tarrant.
AVON: Hold that order, Slave.
TARRANT: [V.O.] Soolin, we're almost finished here.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/403/424
November 28, 2025 at 7:15 AM
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Series D, Episode 04 - Stardrive

DAYNA: Of course we do.
VILA: Old friend.
VILA: Oh, uh, [Atlan grabs the front of his tunic] way back.
DAYNA: We were students of the doctor once.
ATLAN: Studying what?

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Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "I can see this appears to be from a science fiction production, likely from the 1980s based on the visual style and futuristic costume design. The scene shows two people in conversation - one wearing a distinctive futuristic uniform with geometric patterns in dark and light colors with trim details. The setting appears to be indoors with atmospheric lighting. The production values and aesthetic suggest this is from a British science fiction series from that era. The costumes and set design have the characteristic look of 1980s sci-fi television, with attention to creating a futuristic atmosphere through clothing and lighting choices." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.19. Claude Sonnet 4 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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Series A, Episode 10 - Breakdown

AVON: You CANNOT reject a direct command.
BLAKE: Justify that rejection, please.
ZEN: Your command reduces to an order to self-destruct. This runs counter to Prime Directive.

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Claude Sonnet 4 describes the image as: "This image shows a scene from the British science fiction television series "Blake's 7" (1978-1981). The setting appears to be the flight deck or control room of the spaceship Liberator, featuring the show's distinctive futuristic set design with angular panels and control stations. The characters are positioned at various stations around the bridge, wearing the series' characteristic costumes - a mix of practical space-faring gear and more elaborate outfits typical of the show's aesthetic. The lighting and production values are characteristic of late 1970s BBC science fiction television. This appears to be from one of the earlier seasons when the crew was operating from their stolen advanced alien spacecraft, which served as their base of operations in their fight against the totalitarian Terran Federation." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.19. Claude Sonnet 4 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 27, 2025 at 4:27 PM
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Series B, Episode 09 - Countdown

PROVINE: No! Now, then, Tronos, you know what to do.
TRONOS: I give you four minutes to reach the launch area, then I activate. I then follow without delay.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/209/22
Claude Sonnet 4.5 describes the image as: "This image shows two actors in dark, military-style uniforms engaged in what appears to be an intense conversation. The setting has a futuristic, sterile appearance with grey walls and minimal decoration in the background, suggesting a science fiction production environment, likely a spaceship or advanced facility. The person on the left wears a black uniform and looks toward their companion with concern or attention. The person on the right, dressed similarly in black with distinctive armor-like plating across the chest, displays a stern, almost menacing expression while looking downward. Their costume features studded details and structured shoulders that give an authoritarian military aesthetic. The lighting is cool and clinical, emphasizing the serious tone of the scene" Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.19. Claude Sonnet 4.5 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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Series D, Episode 02 - Power

VILA: Well, there's always rodents of one sort or another.
TARRANT: I'm a growing lad, Vila. Rats are not the answer to my diet-
DAYNA: [Makes a gesture to cut them off] Yes, but Orac, can you get a fix on him?

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Claude Sonnet 3.7 describes the image as: "The image shows a scene from the British science fiction television series "Blake's 7." It depicts three crew members in a futuristic corridor setting aboard their spacecraft. They are wearing distinctive costume designs typical of the show's aesthetic, with structured uniforms featuring color blocking and geometric patterns in grays, whites, and accent colors. In the foreground, a crew member is holding what appears to be a transparent container or device with visible electronic components inside. The other two crew members stand in the background, seemingly observing or waiting. The setting has the characteristic look of the show's production design, with metallic walls, ventilation grilles visible above, and control panels visible on the right side. This appears to be from one of the later seasons of the series, which ran from 1978 to 1981 on BBC." Blakes7Bot, version 4.0.19. Claude Sonnet 3.7 AWS Lambda version: 1.21.
November 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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#Blakes7 Series C, Episode 11 - Moloch

VILA: What's that? Oh, no. No to whatever it was.
CALLY: Orac, please explain the significance of that.
ORAC: The T-16 will enter teleport range in one minute, seventeen seconds, en route for Sardos.

https://blake.torpidity.net/m/311/148
November 27, 2025 at 7:20 AM