Betha vs. Delta
Intro
Two planets,
Betha and
Delta,
which have been in a constant and long-standing
state of war with each other,
with at least sporadic, opportunistic battles.
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Details
- Their war is complicated by the planets being on opposite
sides of their common star.
- Previously tried to use an asteroid as a platform
for missile-bearing gunships, but the asteroids were
"too small" (?) for that purpose.
- The Moon crossing through provides a ready-made gun platform, and a
new battle ensues.
- All five Bethans seen,
including a Commander and military leader, were female.
The sole Deltan seen, a military leader, is male.
Speculation
- Is Betha a world run by women and Delta one run by men?
There are too few people of either planet, especially Delta,
who are seen in the episode, so it is difficult to draw conclusions;
but (speaking story-wise)
perhaps they had common origins at one point,
but took different paths on the two planets.
There is no stated evidence about this,
just the visual points mentioned here, except....
An early script was named "The Second Sex"
(according to The Catacombs episode transcript).
Perhaps earlier scripts had more of a battle of the sexes
theme that was lessened later -- but the Editor does not know.
The meaning of what was on the screen is difficult to gauge.
Episodes
Quotes
- Dione, in response to a question from
Helena:
"We have always been at war"