[The President speaks of Durand Durand's invention of a "positronic ray" weapon.]
Why would anybody want to invent a weapon?
How should I know?
I mean, the universe has been pacified for centuries... sir.
What we know of it. The trouble is, we don't know anything about Tau Ceti or its inhabitants.
You mean they could still be living in a primitive state of neurotic irresponsibility?
Precisely.
. . .
Something must be done!
Yes. And you are the girl who must do it.
Why me?!
Barbarella! I have no armies, or police... and I can't spare the Presidential Band. Besides, you're a five-star, double-rated astronavigatrix. Your mission, then.
[Barbarella abruptly stands straight and salutes.]
Find Durand Durand, and use all of your incomparable talents to preserve the security of the stars.
