Ruth
Biography :
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Fireworks
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So Close…
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The Cure
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Fog
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Taken on
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Negociations
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Altercation
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Paying the dues
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A Giant among men
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The Great Game - Part II
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The Great Game - Part I
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Showdown in the Sun
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Psychological Warfare
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Picking up the Pieces
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Clarity
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Counteroffensive
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More Bad News
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Salt in the Wound
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Back to Normal
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Showdown
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With Baited Breath
Sunday, August 20, 1995: There's anxiety in the air at the Bunker. Everyone is tracking how the operations unfold, as the Black Orchestra mounts an assault on the Consortium facilities. Gypsie is particularly interested in the outcome of that operation.
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New Terms
Sunday, August 20, 1995 – The terms of Valasquez, Markham, Blascovitch and Wood are renewed. Brookbank uses the opportunity to make a point.
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Conflagration
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Joy and Pain
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Minefield
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Repercussions
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Stalemate
Thursday, August 3, 1995: Markham returns to see Colette and Mirko. They have good news for him, but it seems almost too good to be true.
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Nostalgia
Friday, June 16, 1995: A phone call rekindles a past Valasquez had thought was behind him.
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Nausea
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Convergence
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Fill 'er up
Friday, May 26, 1995: Markham is at the training camp in the South Pacific. As usual, he has to negotiate with Krieg to get what he wants.
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The Chasm
Tuesday, May 9, 1995: Fabien, Jason and Cassius go to the source of what could be a dangerous biological weapon. They have their first encounter with the Malthusians.
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Worms in the Apple
Monday, May 8, 1995: Blascovitch comes to recruit Travis' top people. Naturally, Travis tries to push his own two agents.
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The Shelter
Saturday, April 8, 1995: Markham is very interested in Mirko’s and Colette's safety.
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Home Sweet Home
Wednesday, April 5, 1995: Benson is back at the Bunker. He realizes what really matters to him.
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Alliances
Wednesday, April 5, 1995: Valasquez begins to lay the foundations of his large-scale manoeuvres to attack the Consortium plant and to ensure his re-election as head of the Black Orchestra.
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Heaven on Earth
Sunday, April 2, 1995: Fabien, Jason and Cassius find "Paradise," which turns out to be something of an obstacle course for the team.
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Freaks
Sunday, April 2, 1995: Fabien, Jason and Cassius face off against one of Volcanne's creatures. Out of nowhere, a past ally arrives to rebalance the odds, but will it be enough?
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The Kidnapping
Friday, March 31, 1995: While Benson is away, Fabien, Jason and Cassius are sent to rescue a kidnapped child, a simple operation that will have many repercussions.
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The Quarrel
Monday, February 27, 1995: Valasquez, Markham, Blascovitch ask where is Benson.
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The Trigger
Tuesday, February 21, 1995: Gypsie believes she is advancing her own interests by offering Blascovitch a suggestion.
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The Fortress
Thursday, February, 2, 1995: Valasquez, Markham, Blascovitch and Wood try to understand the meaning of Benson's discovery
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Family Quarrel
Friday, January 20, 1995: Thinking the way is clear, Wood tries to get closer to Eva, but Blascovitch poses an unexpected barrier.
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A Light in the Dark
Wednesday, January 11, 1995: Benson may be on the verge of finding what he's been looking for.
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The Ends of the Earth
Monday, January 2, 1995: Benson continues his search. Lady Luck smiles on him and he receives some unexpected help.
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The Miracles Can Wait
Tuesday, November 15, 1994. Markham realizes he can't stop the inevitable. This gives him a surge of motivation.
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Shell Game
Friday, September 30, 1994: The Black Orchestra believes it may have identified a top secret Consortium project, but there is still more to do to confirm it. A volunteer must be appointed, and Wood knows exactly who he wants to send.
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Tracking
Saturday August 13, 1994: Fabien, Benson, Jason and Cassius are trying to intercept the Consortium leadership's helicopter. But will their trap backfire?
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Subtext
Thursday, August 4, 1994: Travis makes sure hits new recruits are in a good frame of mind.
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Battle of the Titans
Wednesday, June 7, 1994: Fabien, Benson, Jason and Cassius intercept a weapons shipment in Kosovo. Safran, who is in charge of the convoy, plans to offer fierce resistance. A battle between the titans ensues.
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The Transaction
Monday, May 2, 1994: Fabien, Benson, Jason and their new teammate, Cassius, intervene in a Consortium transaction. The operation leads to an unexpected pas-de-deux.
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Looking Forward
Tuesday, April 12, 1994: Markham has to find a replacement for Marion, but suitable recruits are few and far between.
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Virus - Part III
Wenesday, March 9, 1994: Hamburg is the scene of the final confrontation between Volcanne and Fabien and the team, a battle that will have terrible consequences for one of the crew.
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Virus - Part II
Tuesday, March 7, 1994: The face-off between Volcanne and Fabien and the crew continues in Germany.
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Blitzkrieg
Tuesday, March 7, 1994, Jurgen is the head of security at one of the Consortium’s plants. But this night’s work won’t be like the others.
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Virus—Part I
Wednesday, March 2, 1994: In Rwanda, Fabien and his colleagues once again have to face Volcanne and her monstrosities to prevent a terrible disaster.
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The transfer
Tuesday, January 18, 1994: Cesar introduces Votan to the two recruits he requested.
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The Request
Saturday, December 11, 1993: Votan requests something from Cesar and fully expects him to deliver.
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Repentant
Wednesday, December 8, 1993: As a result of Jason’s actions, Fabien has to spend some time at the Bunker—a situation that’s as uncomfortable for him as for the people around him.
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Tailspin
Thursday, November 11, 1993: An extreme cycling tour is the scene for a manhunt, in which Fabien must uncover a too-secret agent.
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The Abyss
Thursday, October 28, 1993: Fabien, Benson, Jason and Marion come face-to-face with the latest incarnation of the assassins Grant, Lee and Buffalo.
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Dead Man
Thursday, September 30, 1993: Jason is sent after Tucker. Months of frustration culminate in a final showdown between the two former colleagues.
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A Man to Kill
Friday, September 24, 1993: Tucker’s past tries to catch up with him.
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A Free Man
Thursday, August 5, 1993: Tucker can finally leave the Black Orchestra and a whole new life seems to open up to him.
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The Schemers
Wednesday, July 21, 1993: Gypsie continues to work on their grand scheme.
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Night Cargo
Tuesday, May 11, 1993: On the coast of New Zealand, there’s a confrontation between Benson’s team and the Consortium forces.
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Rude Awakening
Saturday, March 20, 1993: Valasquez needs Blascovitch to confirm some information.
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Lethargy
Wednesday, March 17, 1993: Eva looks for someone to confide a heavy secret to.
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Hiatus
Wednesday, March 10, 1993: Gypsie has a request for Blascovitch, and no is not answer she's looking for.
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The Extortionist
On Monday, March 8, 1993, Valasquez goes to get money back from an extortionist.
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Detour
Monday, March 1st, 1993: An emergency meeting of the Black Orchestra is called. Valasquez and Brookbank have an intense discussion.
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Clash!
Monday, March 1st, 1993: During an emergency meeting of the Black Orchestra, Wood tries to get information from Benson.
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Fighting on Two Fronts
Saturday, February 27, 1993: Valasquez tries to battle an external threat while, internally, a crisis occurs.
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The Nightmare
Thursday, February 25, 1993: The Black Orchestra is facing a very real threat and Valasquez decides to handle it in person.
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Such a Kind Man
January 23, 1993: Fabien and his team mates are trying to contact Georges Cartier’s secretary. But does one trap conceal another?
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Month of the Dead
Thursday, August 19, 1993: Votan is unleashed against the enemies of Cesar.
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Takeover - Part III
Wednesday, November 4, 1992: The operation in Bhutan ends with an important discovery. But will Fabien and the others be able to pass it on?
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Takeover - Part II
Wednesday, November 4, 1992: The team has been split up. Fabien, Tucker and Jason find themselves in Bhutan to serve the Consortium—where they make a surprising encounter.
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Takeover - Part I
Tuesday, November 3, 1992: Benson and his team are looking for answers about a recent takeover attempt of the Krugger Company, answers that several others would also like to have.
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Divide to Conquer
On Tuesday, November 3, 1992, Benson must escape his jailors and move fast to help his colleagues.
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Murmure
Thursday, October 29, 1992: Gypsie comes across a former acquaintance at the Bunker.
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Night Watch
Saturday, October 17, 1992: Blascovitch wants to check that Gypsie is adapting well to her new environment.
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The Truce
On Thursday, September 17, 1992: A mission at the NATO headquarters in Brussels leaves the directors of the Black Orchestra just as confused as those of the Consortium about how to follow-up the assassination attempt.
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Packing up
Sunday, August 16, 1992: Blascovitch returns from Travis's training camp. Gypsie seizes the opportunity and takes the first steps in her plot with Black Orchestra.
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Happy to Be Alive
Thursday, July 9, 1992: While Eva waits for Benson to return, Wood tries to get to know her better. But in this triangle, nothing goes as expected.
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Dreams
Saturday, July 4, 1992: Travis and Gypsie talk about their dreams and prepare the next step of their plan.
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White Knight
Sunday, June 21, 1992. With the assistance of Votan, Cesar is establishing his authority over his new association.
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Footing the Bill
Thursday, May 28, 1992 Back at the Bunker, Fabien is making waves, and this leads Valasquez and Blascovitch to take radical steps to re-establish discipline within the Black Orchestra. Some will have to pay the price.
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Plunging into Depths
Wednesday 15, April 1992: After months of confrontations, the latest battleground is Réunion Island, where the Consortium has set a trap for the Black Orchestra. Fabien rediscovers some long-forgotten friends.
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Boarding Party
Tuesday, April 7, 1992: Hurtado realizes he can’t hide from Votant, who gets his revenge.
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Tete-a-tete
Sunday, March 8, 1992: Votan visits Cesar to clarify a few matters.
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Spatter
Tuesday, January 22, 1992: Wood arrives at the Bunker to become the third member of the Black Orchestra’s triumvirate. Valasquez tries to get Jason to come round to his ideas.
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Outburst
Monday, January 20, 1992: Votan gets the meeting he wanted with the Hurtado Clan. Some of them will learn their lesson the hard way.
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Embezzlement
Tuesday, December 31, 1991: Fabien and his colleagues are in St. Martin to capture a senior Consortium officer, but the operation doesn’t quite turn out as planned.
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Surprise Visit
Thursday, December 12, 1991: Blascovitch drops in at Travis’ campsite unexpectedly, and does not receive a warm welcome.
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Missive
“You want to know what you’re really getting into? Read the file I prepared for you. You’ll learn a few interesting details about the Black Orchestra, and about our “friends” at the Consortium and the threat they represent. It will help you better understand why we’re so determined to create this organization and why we’re mobilizing all these resources to reach our goals.”
Aaron
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The Invitation
Friday, December 1, 1991: Votan tries to contact the people he has been threatening for months.
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Taking the Crown
Thursday, November 28, 1991: In New York, Valasquez is officially named head of the Black Orchestra, bringing a slight wind of change to the organization.
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Rise in power
Sunday, November 12, 1991: Votan continues his offensive. After their return, Travis and Gipsy continue to scheme.
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Self-Sacrifice
Wednesday, October 30, 1991: In Texas, Roslo is directly supervising an offensive against Fabien and his colleagues, when a third party gets involved…
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Burning Hatred
Thursday, October 10, 1991: In Thailand, Fabian, Benson, Tucker and Jason again face off with Christobale, who has the home-field advantage.
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On the Outside
Sunday, September 29, 1991: While on vacation, Benson meets with Brookbank to discuss his role in the Black Orchestra.
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Such a Good Day to Leave
Sunday, September 25, 1991: Recruits carry out a first training mission in Thailand. It promise to be easy enough, but they soon learn the hard way that d life is a battle - one that's often lost in advance.
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The Grace of God
Monday, September 23, 1991: Votan launches a new offensive.
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Fifth Man
Monday, September 2, 1991: While in London, everyone ends up facing their demain - real or imagined.
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Setting the Stage
Sunday, June 30, 1991: Gipsy and Travis play a game that will set the tone for their relationship.
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Burst of Energy
Tuesday, June 11, 1991: In Frankfurt, Fabien and his new teammates once again come face to face with Christobale, who is out for revenge.
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The Path
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Plan B
Thursday, May 16, 1991: Benson comes back from a hard mission and tries to share his impressions with someone who’s willing to listening.
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No One Is Innocent
Wednesday, May 15, 1991: In Montréal, a routine mission turns into an intense confrontation between Fabien and Benson.
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Figuring Things Out
Wednesday, May 15, 1991: Gipsy questions Travis about his decision to give Tucker a promotion.
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The Chosen One
Monday, May 13, 1991: Tucker is chosen for assignment at the Bunker. The decision doesn't meet with everyone's approval.
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Close Surveillance
Monday, April 29, 1991: Tucker and Waldo are on a close surveillance mission.
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Dilemma
On Monday, March 19, 1991: Markham and Krieg are discussing the selection of the latest recruit for the Bunker.
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The Guide
On Monday, March 18, 1991: Two recruits face their final test. They meet The Guide, who wants to take them further…
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The Round
Saturday, March 9, 1991: Benson mulls over his team's récent setbacks and Blascovitch tries to cheere him up.
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Desert Rats
Monday, March 4, 1991: An operation in the mountains of Afghanistan doesn't have a happy ending for everyone.
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Debriefing
Tuesday, January 1, 1991: The New Year starts off with bad news and Eva tries to be understanding with Benson.
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Good Resolutions
Sunday, December 9, 1990: Another mission in the Iraqi desert. It should be a routine op of Fabien and his crew, but...
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Summit Meeting
Sunday, November 4, 1990: The Black Orchestra team must stop another Consortium plan. Consortium members gather to discuss the number or operations that have failed in a short time and to take the necessary steps
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Leave
On Wednesday, October 17, 1990: There is a strange kind of tension in the air and Benson and Eva have words.
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Battle at Sea
Tuesday, October 16, 1990: Tensions in the Persian Gulf are mounting and coalition forces are putting pressure on Saddam Hussein in Iraq. Meanwhile, Fabien, Kirsten, Wally and Benson are on a mission to stop a delivery of weapons from the Consortium.
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At Large
Wednesday, September 12, 1990: Jason returns to Vancouver for a test of his abilities.
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Baptism by Fire
Tuesday, September 11, 1990: Bordeaux is the location for the Black Orchestra's first deployment mission. Benson, Fabien, Wally and Kirsten are assigned to put a stop to a Consortium operation. But once they're on the ground, adapting to the situation may be their greatest challenge.
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Prologue
Tuesday, September 11, 1990: Cordo introduces Wally and Kirsten to the latest member of their team.
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Flying Lesson
Saturday, April 21, 1990: A short trip outside the Bunker makes Benson become aware of the aura of mystery surrounding the Black Orchestra.
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The Arrival
Thursday, February 15, 1990: Wally's arrival at the Bunker is less triumphant than he expected.
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Warning
Monday, January 15, 1990: Benson learns a bi more about the rules of operation at the Black Orchestra.
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Crosswords
Friday, January 12, 1990: Recently arrived at the Black OrchestraBunker, Benson tries to hold on the some old habits.
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The Departure
Monday, January 8, 1990: Markham goes to one of the Black Orchestra training camps to recruit a new member for the team.
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Behind Close Doors
Thursday, November 30, 1989: Kirsten is about to arrive at the Bunker. She,s habd a quiet trip so far, bu then she encounters Blascovitch.
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Turning Over a New Leaf
Wednesday, October 11, 1989: Éva returns to the Black Orchestra, and Markham has a few words of advice for her.
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Turning the page
Thursday, September 28, 1989: Eva finally settles the details of her divorce and puts her old life behind her for good.
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Heart to Heart
Monday, September 25, 1989: Cordo has a serious conversation with Markham, one that puts his loyalty to the test.
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Passing On the Torch
Saturday, September 23, 1989: Cordo makes an important decision for the Black Orchestra’s long-term success—one that doesn’t make everyone happy.
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Class Day
Wednesday, July 12, 1989: The trainees get a day in the classroom. But Jason finds another opportunity to get noticed.
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Persuasion
Saturday, June 10, 1989: In a meeting with Brookbank and Cooper, the team of Cordo, Valasquez, Blascovitch and Markham put out feelings for the upcoming steps. The leadership is at stake.
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Between Four Eyes
Tuesday, April 11, 1989: Éva and Markham have a discussion.
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Prescription
On Friday, March 17, 1989: Markham tries to send Andraski a personal request.
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Preparing the Next Steps
Thursday, February 2, 1989: Cordo is feeling functional again and he fully intends to plan the upcoming operations.
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Escalation
Thursday, February 2, 1989: Markham takes advantage of the circumstances to put Blascovitch on the spot.
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In Remission
Monday, December 5, 1988: Cordo is receiving medical treatments that give him the second chance he was hoping for.
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The Second Training Camp
On Saturday, November 26, 1988: During the second training camp, Travis makes a little motivational speech.
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A Glimmer of hope
Friday, October 28, 1988: Blascovitch and Valasquez bring Cordo some good news, who now has a glimmer of hope for a longer future.
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Past Imperfect
Friday, September 16, 1988: Eva is flooded with memories and doubts. She needs answers.
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Diagnosis
Tuesday, August 2, 1988: Cordo gets bad news about his health. Is this going to compromise his plans?
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Faux pas
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Alcove
Sunday, January 3, 1988: Eva and Blascovitch have an intimate moment.
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Sticky wicket
Friday, November 5, 1987: Eva seems to have found a new lover: a relationship with a lot of potential problems—and benefits.
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Death notice
Friday, September 11, 1987: Éva returns to The Bunker where she receives bad news from Blascovitch.
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Laying the cards on the table
Sunday, August 16, 1987: On a break from the Black Orchestra, Éva decides to go see her husband.
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The test
Thursday, June 24, 1987: Jason becomes aware of his new environment and its hidden dangers.
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The Big Move
Monday, June 16, 1986: Valasquez and Blascovitch are preparing to move Andraski into the Bunker.
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The voyage
Friday, June 12, 1987: Unbeknownst to him, Jason i taken on a trip. Destination : Unknown.
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The Choice
Thursday, June 11, 1987: While he's at the police station, Jason receives the offer of a lifetime.
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Making Enemies
Monday, June 8, 1987: Jason only arrived in Vancouver recently, but he's already managed to attract attention to himself.
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Choosing the right time!
Thursday, May 21, 1987: Eva and Joonas' relationship becomes a little complicated.
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Why Go?
Monday, May 15, 1987: Jason's fascinating destiny begins when his father makes a radical decision that affects Jason irrevocably.
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The Auction
Sunday, March 15, 1987. Benson takes on a new role. A simple mission turns into a bloodbath.
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Crossing the line
Saturday, January 3, 1987: Éva looks into Joonas' extended skill set.
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On the job
Friday, December 19, 1986: Joonas tries to impress Éva—and seems to succeed.
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A Warm Welcome
Tuesday, November 4, 1986: Eva arrives at the Bunker. Blascovitch gives her the grand tour and introduces her to her collaborators.
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A Firm Offer
Friday, October 10, 1986: Blascovitch and Brookbank offer Eva a job.
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Letdown
On Thursday, September 18, 1986: Eva finally gets an answer about the promotion she wants.
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Double Dealing
Thursday, August 14, 1986: Eva is trying to get some information but discovers that many things are nothing more than appearances.
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The Welcome Address
Monday, March 17, 1986 : The Black Orchestra's Bunker is fainlly operational and the staff move in. Naturally, Cordo wants tyo wlcome his new employees.
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Cleaning Up
Friday, February 4, 1984: Cordo, Markham, Blascovitch and Valasquez come to see how Andraski’s work is coming along.
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Bed rest
Thursday, October 6, 1983: Benson has been in a military hospital since his last mission. Owens drops by to assess his morale.
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The Good Samaritain
Friday, September 30, 1983 : A situation in Lebanon seems like the end of the road for Benson.
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And thus born the Black Orchestra
Sunday, Jyly 4, 1982: Cordo organize a meeting in New York for a group of people who want to secretly alter the course of History.
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A Call for Help
Monday, May 17, 1982: An urgent situation means that Cordo has to ask Blascovitch for help.
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Gunrunner
Saturday, April 11, 1981: Owens and Benson pay a visit to a “family” member. There’s no good way to give bad news.
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See Vienna and Die
Friday, January 23, 1981: Benson tries to wrap up an undercover mission in Austria.
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The Road to Wellness
Tuesday, April 8, 1980: Another day, another op for the powerhouse team of Owens-Benson.
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The Visit
Wednesday, October 3, 1979: Cordo, Markham and Valasquez pay a visit to Blascovitch and Andraski.
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Cruising
Wednesday, September 12, 1979. It’s another operation for the powerhouse team of Owens-Benson.
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Ambush
Saturday, August 22, 1979: A bus trip turns out to be more dangerous than anticipated. It also becomes the scene for the first mission for Benson and Owens.
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Good relations
Sunday, October 1, 1978: Cordo introduces a new ally to Valasquez, who wonders where all this is heading.
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The Grand Tour
Sunday, May 14, 1978. Cordo entrusts a delicate mission to Valasquez, who takes it very seriously.
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Groundwork
Wednesday, February 8, 1978: After the esacpe of Blascovitch and Andrasky, they are brought to Reykjavik. Markham, Valasquez and Jacobs plan the next stages in Cordo's great projetc.
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Extraction
Saturday, February 4, 1978: Valasquez hepls Jacobs get Blascovitch and Andraski out of East Germany. It's the king of operation that relly requires improvisation skills...
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Cold Comfort
Saturday, June 4, 1977: Valasquez tries to comfort Robert's wife after her husband's accident. But sometimes a good deed is simply th cover for a darker purpose.
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At the Crossroads
Monday, May 23, 1977: Valasquez sees his old friend Robert - a reunion that is more troubling than Valasquez would have thought. He is face with a decision tha's critical to his future.
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Third Meeting
Saturday, May 21, 1977: Valasquez finally meets the shadowy people who recently contacted him, and he finds out what they want.
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Second Meeting
Wednesday, January 19, 1977: Valasquez is called to a mysterious meeting, where he once again sees the enigmatic stranger.
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First Meeting
Friday, October 29, 1976: A mysterious stranger asks Valasquez for help.
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An Opportunity Not to Missed
Friday, May 28, 1976: In South America, Benson is still playing with fire…
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A Routine Flight
South America, Sunday, May 23, 1976: Benson has a first opportunity to show what he’s made of.
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Best friends of the world
Wednesday, May 22, 1974: Benson is reunited with his best friend, but the reunion doesn’t turn out so well. Benson ends up reviewing his life choices.