Korugarian Crisis (Emerald Knights)

Episode 2 of the first season of Emerald Knights. Taking place a couple weeks after the events of the first episode, Hal Jordan is now ready for combat in space. He travels with his mentor, Thaal Sinestro, to visit his home planet Korugar. However, secrets are revealed as the duo touch down on the planet, and Hal learns that his mentor holds a truly dark secret. Meanwhile, John Stewart and Kilowog head to Ungara, where they have to evacuate and rescue a planet full of reluctant citizens. Martian Manhunter appears to help the duo Lanterns save Ungara. 
==Cast==
*Chris Pine as Hal Jordan
*Mark Strong as Thaal Sinestro
*John David Washington as John Stewart
*Ron Perlman as Kilowog
*Harry Lennix as Martian Manhunter
*Naomi Scott as Katma Tui
*Leighton Meester as Arin Sur
*Patrick Stewart as Ganthet
*Michael Gambon as Appa Alli Apsa
*Whoopi Goldberg as Sayd
==Story==
“Korugarian Crisis” S1E2
Note: Takes Place two weeks after the events of S1E1
On the planet Korugar, children run from the firefight happening in the streets. Korugarian rebels face green construct militia soldiers, who march through the streets. The soldiers are winning. Leading the group of rebels is the Korugarian Katma Tui, who was previously seen in The Trinity: Warworld. 
Katma Tui
Fall back! Fall back!
Katma Tui ends up shooting some constructs down, but is forced to surrender with 4 other rebels as she gets surrounded by them. Revealed to be controlling the soldiers is none other than Sinestro. 
Sinestro
Katma Tui, former Liberator of Korugar, you and your posse are under arrest for treason. 
Title Card: Emerald Knights
In space, Hal and Sinestro fly toward Sinestro’s home planet, Korugar, in Sector 1417. 
Hal
You know, Sinestro, it’s pretty exciting being able to visit your home world. 
Sinestro
Yes, I share your enthusiasm Earthman, I just wish we could be visiting under.. better circumstances. 
Hal
What are you talking about?
Sinestro
Well, there’s been a rebel uprising. Turmoil plagues the streets, civilians are needlessly being injured, some dying. We need to stop the rebels where they stand. 
Hal
Damn, and here I was thinking this was a house visit
Sinestro
Another time, Earthman, another time. We’re here. 
The master and student land on the planet, and civilians back away from them, closing doors and shutting locks. 
Hal
What’s that about? 
Sinestro
They’re simply afraid, they don’t know who to trust anymore. We have other matters to worry about though, find and protect civilians from the rebellion, I’ll find their leader. 
Hal
And who might that be?
Sinestro
If it must concern you, Arin Sur. She inspires this.. filth to fester on Korugar. I will stop her before it can spread further. 
Hal
Arin Sur.. like-
Sinestro
Yes, like your fallen predecessor. My friend, Abin Sur. (Pause). She is his sister.  
Hal
Jesus Christ. 
Sinestro
Remember, Hal Jordan. These are no longer the people they once were, these are monsters. 
Sinestro flies away, and Hal goes to save civilians. As Hal surveys the land, he stops a building from falling on innocent civilians. He cleans the debris up, and waves to the civilians. They simply run away. 
Hal
So weird. 
Meanwhile, John Stewart has been sent to evacuate the citizens of Ungara, the planet’s core is unstable. Tagging along with him is Kilowog, they fly in space with a cargo ship, to hold the citizens in. 
John 
Kilowog, I want to thank you again for helping me out with this. You know how I hate these kinds of missions. 
Kilowog
Yeah, well don’t pull a hammy about it poozer. Let’s just get these people off the planet. 
John 
Agreed.
The two land the cargo ship, and look at the crowding civilians. 
John
How do we wanna do this?
Kilowog
Allow me. 
Kilowog forms a megaphone with his lantern ring, and speaks to the civilians
Kilowog
ATTENTION! We need you to evacuate the planet IMMEDIATELY, all of your lives are at RISK!
The civilians look at him, and continue to go about their day. John and Kilowog look at each other confused. 
Kilowog
We need to GO! NOW!
The civilians continue to go about their day. John grabs the shoulder of an older Ungaran. 
John 
Ma’am, please, your entire planet is at risk.
Older Ungaran
Leave me alone! 
She swats his hand off and hobbles away as fast as possible. 
Kilowog
Well that went well. 
An Ungaran approaches the duo.
Ungaran
They don’t trust you. Not since the red-faced devil came. 
John 
Red-faced devil? 
Ungaran 
He held a ring like yours. He used it to terrorize the planet, deliver his own brand of justice. 
Kilowog
So, if nobody trusts us, how come you do? 
Ungaran
Because, I’m not like the others. Follow me. 
The Lanterns follow the Ungaran into an apartment building. Back on Korugar, Hal is still saving citizens from things like car crashes and falling debris. They still don’t like him. 
Hal
Jesus, this place is a mess. 
Random Voice
It’s our mess. 
Hal gets shot from behind, and turns around to see a Korugarian fleeing. He chases him down an alley.
Hal
You know I can fly faster than you can run, right?
Random Rebel
We’re counting on that.
Suddenly, Hal is caught in a sonic trap- two structures that deliver a piercing sound frequency in Hal’s ears, knocking him out. 
Ungaran Female
Well done, Imi. Let’s take him to the cave.
Imi
Right away ma’am. Alright, let’s get moving! 
Imi and several others carry Hal Jordan through the alleys, taking him to a dank cave. In the cave. Hal finally wakes up, he’s been strapped to a chair and his ring has been taken off. He’s in his civilian clothes. 
Hal
What? What’s going on? 
Ungaran Female
An Earthman. Interesting, I had thought the Corps only had one. You obviously aren’t him. 
Hal
The name’s Ted Kord, where am I lady? 
Ungaran Female 
My name is Arin Sur. You’re in our cave, our base. You’re now at the mercy of the Korugarian rebellion. 
Hal
So you’re the famous Arin Sur I’ve heard so much about. Your brother would be ashamed. 
Arin slaps Hal across the face. 
Arin Sur
Mention my brother again, and your ring will be sent to look for a new master.
Hal
Why are you hurting these people for, huh? Power? Money?
Imi
He can’t be serious, WE’RE hurting the people? 
Arin Sur
Now Imi, let’s be patient with him. How much do you know, Lantern?
Hal
Only that you’re rebelling against the government, needlessly putting people in harm’s way. 
Arin Sur
And who’s been telling you this? 
Hal
My mentor. Sinestro. 
Arin Sur
Well, Ted, have you ever asked Thaal what exactly we rebel against?
Hal
Ted?- oh right. The government, it was made pretty clear.
Arin Sur
Thaal Sinestro IS the Government. 
Hal
What? Okay, assuming I believe you, what does that change?
Arin Sur
He uses that power ring of yours to exert his will on these people. Making them bend to his every command. 
Hal
You’re lying. Sinestro, sure he’s a little controlling, but he’d never-
Arin Sur
See for yourself. 
She turns on a projector, and Hal watches Sinestro commit atrocities. Public executions (using actual guillotines, his ring can’t exert lethal force), obedience camps, creating soldiers to roam the streets, home invasion. Hal is horrified. 
Hal
Oh.. Oh my God. No, this has to be doctored, fabricated. 
Arin Sur
Even you have to know this to be true. Ted Kord, if you truly fight for justice, you will aid our fight against Thaal, take him down for good. 
Hal takes a minute to think about this. 
Hal
My name’s not Ted. 
Arin Sur
I assumed as such. I can see your name tag. 
She points to the Jordan on his work clothes. 
Hal
Yeah, sorry. Hal Jordan is ready to help you, however I can. 
Arin Sur
Good. Here’s what we need to do.
In the Ungaran apartment, John and Kilowog sit on a couch as the Ungaran locks his door. 
John 
Lovely home. Why are we here. 
Ungaran 
Because, John, 
The Ungaran shape shifts, slowly revealing that he is Martian Manhunter. 
Martian Manhunter
We have similar interests. 
John
You’re.. You’re the Martian, the one who fought against Metallo with Superman. 
Martian Manhunter
Precisely. My name is J’onn J’onnz, you may also call me the Martian Manhunter. 
Kilowog
Lovely introduction, really, beautiful stuff, but we need to be saving those blockheads outside. 
Martian Manhunter
Yes, I’ve been posing as an Ungaran here for a couple months now
John
To investigate the core?
Martian Manhunter
No, unrelated reasons. It was only when you two came I learned of any such threat. I can help evacuate the citizens with one of you, the other must drill to the planet’s core, figure out the issue. 
John 
Why doesn’t my friend here help evacuate the citizens, while I drill to the core 
Martian Manhunter
Excellent. We must work with haste, Godspeed John Stewart. 
As John flies out of the open window, MM shapeshifts back to an Ungaran. 
Martian Manhunter 
Now, let’s get these people to safety. 
Kilowog
God, that’s freaky. Sorry, I ain’t mean nothing by it- 
Martian Manhunter
It is quite alright, Kilowog. I am aware that my.. abilities can be unsettling. Now, let us get to work. 
Back on Korugar, Hal, Arin and the rebels head for Katma Tui’s prison cell. 
Hal
So this, Katma Tui, why was she so important? I mean I get that nobody gets left behind but-
Arin Sur
Katma Tui was our lead strategist. She defected from Thaal’s Liberators of Korugar and joined the rebellions. 
Hal
You know, you keep saying Thaal like you know the guy.. do you? 
Arin Sur
..yes. We were once lovers, husband and wife. After he revealed who he truly was, I left him with our daughter. 
Hal 
Oh, wow. I never knew he- 
Arin Sur
There’s a lot about Thaal Sinestro that he wouldn’t tell you. He is as slimy as serpents come. 
Hal 
Speak of the devil- WATCH OUT! 
Sinestro tries to drop debris on the rebels, but Hal protects them with a force field. 
Sinestro
Earthman? What are you doing with this fifth. 
Hal 
What I was sworn to do with my power, what you refused to do since the day you got the ring. 
Hal starts flying upwards to meet Sinestro in the air. 
Sinestro
Your human life is as insignificant to me as yours to an ant, you dare compare yourself to my power? Thaal Sinestro? I am the greatest Green Lantern this galaxy has ever known. 
Hal
Oh no! Where have I heard that one before? 
Sinestro 
So be it, Earthman. 
Sinestro attacks Hal with a serpent construct, and Hal forms a hand to grab it and defend himself. Sinestro creates knives, Hal deflects them with a baseball bat. Meanwhile, the rebels use this distraction to head into the jailhouse and free Katma. 
Arin Sur
Let them fight, we need to go. 
Back on Ungara, John drills to the center of the planet in a makeshift drilling machine, determined to find the core. Finally, he gets there and finds the artificial core, he recognizes the technology. 
John 
Oh God, it’s gonna blow 
He creates a specific piece of the machine that would keep it from blowing up, flies upwards and asks Kilowog for what he needs, the piece still connected to his ring. 
John 
Kilowog! I need a Calic Nut! Now! 
Kilowog
Do we even have those? 
John 
It’s in the ship, hurry! 
Kilowog looks for the piece, and finds it. 
Kilowog 
Got it! 
He throws the piece towards John, and John returns to put it in the machine. He carefully unplugs his construct, creates a wrench and slowly places the new one in. After a tense moment, he succeeds and flies back upwards. 
John 
Oh thank God. Kilowog, how’s the evacuation going? 
Kilowog
It’s going alright, they still don’t like us much.
John 
And that’s fine. Even though I fixed the core, we should still get these people off planet for a day or so, just in case. 
Kilowog 
You know this ship won’t hold everyone, right? 
John 
We’ll make several trips. Ungara isn’t a big planet.
Suddenly, Martian Manhunter appears in his normal form. 
Martian Manhunter 
Correct, John. I detect 127,374 life forms on this planet. 
John 
J’onn, I wanted to thank you for your help here. Without you-
Martian Manhunter 
Please, there is no need to thank me. Lantern, my mission on this planet has proved.. fruitless. I now realize what I came to look for will not be found here. If you would have me, I would like to aid you in your future endeavors to protect the galaxy. 
John 
Hey, works for me. Do you have an extra cargo ship by any chance? 
Martian Manhunter 
Several hundred light years away, yes. 
John 
Forget I asked. 
Martian Manhunter 
Very well, then. If you require nothing more of me- 
John 
I actually do have one question, what were you doing here on Ungara?
Martian Manhunter 
(Pause.) Too long a story, John. Too long and too painful. I’d like to “cut my losses” here, if you don’t mind. 
John 
Of course J’onn. 
John turns around and flies away, towards the civilians. John looks at him fly away, and soon follows. 
Back on Korugar, Hal and Sinestro continue to fight. Hal is now on the offensive, throwing fighter jets, baseballs at Sinestro’s medieval shields and protection bubbles. 
Hal
I looked up to you Sinestro! I trusted you!
Sinestro 
Then join me Hal! The two of us, we can rule the galaxy with an iron fist!
Hal 
And keep these people afraid of us? 
Sinestro
Fear is the most powerful instrument, Hal Jordan. 
Hal
I don’t even recognize you anymore. 
Sinestro
So be it old chum. 
Sinestro smacks Hal away with a fly swatter, and Hal crashes into a house. Sinestro slowly flies towards him, and removes the recovering Hal’s ring with a hand construct.
Sinestro
If you don’t want to use fear, I’ll simply show you fear. 
Hal
Sorry “friend”, never been the scared type. 
Sinestro
And you will know pain as such. These rings do not allow me to carry a lethal sentence, but I have the next best thing. 
Sinestro creates a torture chamber with the ring, intending to put Hal inside it when he hears a voice from a Guardian. 
Guardian 
Enough!
Suddenly, Sinestro’s ring is recalled from his finger and sent deep into space.
Sinestro
No.. What HAVE YOU DONE??
Sinestro looks up and he sees one Guardian, Ganthet, paired with one Lantern, Tomar-Re. 
Ganthet
Green Lantern 1417, Thaal Sinestro. You are under arrest and will be tried by the Guardians Council.
Sinestro
For what?
Ganthet
You have used your power to invoke fear upon these innocent people, you abuse the power you clearly do not respect. 
Sinestro
You.. you old fool! Can’t you see? Can’t you see I was keeping my planet from devolving into chaos, into filth?
Tomar-Re
To what end, Thaal? A planet full of loyal slaves that bend to your whim? 
Sinestro
Tomar? You agree with this? You SPINELESS COWARD! YOU’RE ALL A BUNCH OF COWARDS!
Tomar-Re locks him up with his construct, strapping his mouth down as well. 
Tomar-Re
I’ve heard enough. Recently, we’ve heard reports of a red-faced devil terrorizing Ungara, we believe that to be you as well.
Ganthet
Green Lantern 2813, we must be leaving now. Green Lantern 2814.2, I trust you can find your way back to Oa?
Hal
Yeah.. uh yes sir. 
Ganthet
Excellent. 
Ganthet and Tomar-Re fly away with an apprehended Sinestro, as Hal puts his ring back on to check on the rebels. He sees the rebels celebrating now that Katma Tui is free, and goes to congratulate her. He is stopped by Arin Sur. 
Arin Sur
I wouldn’t. 
Hal
What? Why not, I just helped take down Sinestro?
Arin Sur
Green Lanterns are still a… touchy subject for Katma. She was raised to become Sinestro’s most elite warrior, she only recently joined our rebellion. Her memories of Green Lantern induced trauma are still fresh. 
Hal
I, I understand. I’d best get going then. 
Arin Sur
Hal, I’d like to thank you. When Sinestro came into power, I began to doubt my brother’s true intentions before he died. I began to think all Green Lanterns were warmongers bent on global domination. I now see how wrong I was, and I am so happy for it. 
Hal
Arin.. this ring, it came from your brother. When he died, he gave it to me and I took his place. It still doesn’t really feel like it’s mine. 
Arin Sur
Then it was by fate we met Hal Jordan. I’m proud that my brother’s legacy can live through you, and don’t ever doubt the legitimacy of your gift. You are truly worthy of the emerald light. 
Hal smiles, appreciating what Arin said.
Arin Sur
Farewell Earthman, until our paths may cross again.
Arin Sur turns around to the celebration, disappearing in the crowd. Hal heads back to Oa. Above Oa, he finds Martian Manhunter. He waves, for MM to float still, crossing his arms. On Oa, he finds John and Kilowog among chaos. 
Hal
Who’s the green guy? 
John 
A new friend. Where were you? 
Hal 
On Korugar, guys Sinestro is-
Kilowog
Under arrest. The hell you think this big ol crowd is for? 
Hal 
I just, I can’t believe it. The greatest of us..
John 
He clearly wasn’t. Anything you knew about your old teacher, Hal? Delete it from your memory. This is a different man now. 
Suddenly, multiple rings start to speak at once, calling several GLs to the chamber. 
Rings
Green Lantern 2813, report to the Guardians. Green Lantern 3014, report to the Guardians. Green Lantern 1418, report to the Guardians. Green Lantern 2815, report to the Guardians.
Kilowog’s Ring
Green Lantern 0674, report to the Guardians. 
Kilowog
Interesting. Guess that's my cue. 
Hal
Good luck in there big guy.
John
Lord knows he’s gonna need it. 
Meanwhile, a bunch of Lanterns collect in the Guardians chambers, as Sinestro is in a prison underneath them.
Guardian 
Green Lanterns, you are being sent to the planet Betrassus. 
Appa Ali Appsa
There, you will face Starro, an intergalactic telepath conqueror bent on enslaving the universe. 
Sayd
You need to stop him before he destroys that planet. 
Ganthet
Before he enslaves the entire existence. Are you all ready? 
The Green Lanterns all nod in unison. 
Ganthet
Then proceed with your objectives, and Godspeed to you all. 
The legion of Lanterns fly off the planet Oa and head for Betrassus, unready for what’s to come. 
End Episode
Mid-Credit Scene 
Celebrating through the streets of Korugar, the rebels parade and march, knowing the rest of the Liberators of Korugar stand no match without Sinestro. As Katma goes home, she finds something glowing on her dresser. A Lantern ring. She looks at it, almost admiring it, then hides it in her dresser. She goes back outside to celebrate.