Justice League (TV Series)

Hearts and Minds: Part II (2003)

Keith David: Despero

Quotes 

• Despero : A lone voice in the darkness can rouse many if not snuffed out.

• Green Lantern : Keep away from her!

  Despero : [admiring Hawkgirl]  The wings give her an exotic quality, wouldn't you agree? I don't think I'll put her in the army. I have just the place for her as one of my personal attendants.

  Green Lantern : Don't even think about it.

  [as Despero uses his powers on her, John manages to summon his power ring] 

  Green Lantern : Yeah!

  [blasting Despero and freeing Hawkgirl] 

  Green Lantern : Round two, freak.

• Franzee : Our forces stormed the enemy headquarters. Unfortunately, the non-believers escaped. I failed you.

  Despero : I see. And, naturally, you've come to beg for forgiveness.

  Franzee : I know I'm unworthy.

  Despero : This is true.

  Franzee : What must I do atone?

  Despero : March into the desert dressed in simple robes and without provisions. Stay there and await a vision from me. Only then will you be cleansed and ready to re-enter my kingdom.

  Franzee : Thank you, Lord Despero. I praise your name. Thank you! Despero is the beginning. Despero is the end. Despero is all.

  Despero : [to one of his guards]  Tell Lieutenant Franzee's forces that he won't be back. Then send them out again. These non-believers must be brought around to my truth.

• Hawkgirl : John, are you okay?

  Green Lantern : I'll let you know when my head stops throbbing. Katma?

  Hawkgirl : She's still out cold.

  Despero : I'll admit I'm puzzled as to how you survived the Py'tar, but it's just as well. Killing you is a waste when I can make better use of your talents in my army.

  Green Lantern : We're not interested.

  Despero : It's not like you have a choice. I've just launched a second invasion wave. Soon, I will launch another. You three will be part of it.

  [his third eye activates, and he uses its power on Katma] 

  Despero : Prepare to embrace the power of the Py'tar.

• Radocko : Lord Despero, the un-believers and off-worlders have regrouped in the city's ancient catacombs. I can show you where to find them.

  Despero : And why should I take your word? What do you gain from this betrayal?

  Radocko : I only wish to be part of the winning side.

  Despero : [laughing triumphantly]  Well, young one, you've assured yourself a position there indeed.

  [to one of his soldiers] 

  Despero : Prepare your forces. I'll show this resistance the error of their ways. They will accept the light of Py'tar or they will die.