Sit down, Number 2. We will discuss your NATO project later. [Largo bows and takes a seat amongst 12 men] I regret to inform you all of the death of SPECTRE Number 6. Colonel Jacques Bouvar was killed by an unknown assassin. His services will be greatly missed. [dims the boardroom lights and shows a map of Earth, with a pulsating light blue pentagram over Japan, on the screen opposite his box] We will now proceed with the area financial reports. Number 7.
Blackmail of the double agent, Matsou Fujiwa. Unfortunately, only 40 million yen, all the man had.
Number 10. [the star on the map has settled over France]
Assassination of Perringe, the French anti-matter specialist who went over to the Russians...three million francs from the Special Department of the Qui d'Orsay.
Number 5. [the star on the map has settled over the United Kingdom]
Our consultation fee for the British train robbery, £250,000.
Number 11.
Distribution of Red China narcotics in the United States. $2,300,000. Collected by Number 9 and myself.
Two million three? Our expectations were considerably...higher, Number 11.
Competition from Latin America. Prices are down.
I anticipated that factor. Are you quite sure all monies have been accounted for, by yourself and Number 9?
To the penny, Number 1.
On the contrary, I have satisfied myself that one of you is clearly guilty of embezzlement. SPECTRE is a dedicated fraternity whose strength lies in the absolute integrity of its members. The culprit is known to me. I have decided on the appropriate action. [Number 11 is nervous that he would be punished, but is surprised when Number 9 is electrocuted and immediately disposed of; the seat moves back up with burn marks on the upholstery] Let us now proceed with new business. We will hear from Number Two, who is in charge of our NATO project, the most ambitious SPECTRE has ever undertaken. Your report, Number Two.
Thank you, Number One. Our intention is to demand a ransom from the North Atlantic Treaty powers of 280 million dollars. A hundred million pounds. I have sent SPECTRE agent Count Lippe to the South of England where he is making the necessary preparations. He is at a health clinic, conveniently located near the NATO air base.
