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Sorba

cynical skeptical dutiful resilient distrustful
A named individual and the commander of Sorba's Space Guard Detachment, with distinct personal traits (e.g., cynicism, distrust) and a unique narrative arc separate from the group's operations.
33 appearances
Argonite Beacon Security

Sorba's Journey

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33 moments
S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Hermack deduces beacon sabotage

Not directly observable, but inferred as stoic and professional, with an underlying sense of urgency and danger given the context of his deployment and fate.

Lieutenant Sorba is mentioned indirectly as the leader of the armed detachment deployed to Beacon Alpha Four, who was ultimately outmaneuvered and killed by the pirates. His absence from the …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Hermack redirects mission to Pliny solar system

Neutral and professional, with a sense of readiness to support Hermack's strategic decisions.

Penn is stationed in the lower technical area of the V-Ship flight deck, monitoring the ship's systems and responding to Hermack's inquiry about the V-Ship's status. He confirms that everything …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Hermack’s failed pirate interception

Tense and slightly defeated, as his efforts to track the pirate ship prove futile.

Penn operates the forward scanners on the V-Ship flight deck with sharp focus, his fingers moving swiftly across the console as he detects the unauthorized contact at Beacon Alpha Seven. …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Pirates destroy Beacon Alpha Seven

Resolute and focused, prepared to execute Hermack's orders despite the risks involved in manning the beacons.

Lieutenant Sorba is referenced indirectly as part of the Earth Government forces tasked with defending the beacons. Though not physically present in this event, his role is implied in the …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Hermack’s tactical failure forces beacon manning

Resigned to the dangers of the mission, but committed to executing his orders with precision.

Lieutenant Sorba is not physically present in this scene, but his role as the commander of the beacon guards is referenced indirectly through Hermack’s order to man the remaining beacons. …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Sorba’s Final Mission Briefing

A quiet, fatalistic acceptance of his likely death, tempered by a deep-seated sense of duty that keeps him from voicing his fear. His hope is not for survival, but for a swift end or a chance to take some pirates with him.

Lieutenant Sorba stands rigid in the beacon’s companionway, his survival pack slung over one shoulder, his expression unreadable but his posture speaking volumes. He accepts the radio from Warne with …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Hermack redirects mission and authorizes lethal force

Unseen but implied to be tense, given the high stakes of his detachment’s mission and the abrupt shift in priorities. His morale, as reported by Warne, suggests a readiness for confrontation, but the underlying tension is palpable.

Lieutenant Sorba is not physically present on the flight deck but is indirectly central to this event. Warne references him as the leader of the Alpha Four picket detachment, noting …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
TARDIS arrives undetected in beacon

Frustrated at first (guard’s interruption), then cautiously alert (upon hearing of the noise). His emotional shift reflects a professional balancing act between maintaining order and addressing immediate threats.

Lieutenant Sorba is mid-assignment briefing when a guard interrupts, pulling him from his administrative focus. His initial irritation at the guard’s deviation from protocol ('Why aren't you in the observation …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Guard reports unexplained noise to Sorba

Controlled urgency—surface-level calm masking a heightened sense of alertness, with a underlying current of wariness given the beacon’s isolated and vulnerable position.

Lieutenant Sorba is mid-briefing when a guard interrupts with a report of an unexplained noise in the computer bay. Sorba’s demeanor shifts from authoritative instruction to sharp focus, his body …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Beacon intrusion triggers deadly confrontation

Righteously aggressive—fulfilling his duty to defend the beacon without question, his actions driven by institutional loyalty and the threat posed by intruders.

Lieutenant Sorba emerges abruptly from a hidden floor panel in the computer bay, leading his armed guards in an immediate and aggressive assault on the TARDIS crew. His actions are …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Sorba orders lethal pursuit

Coldly determined, with an undercurrent of urgency. Sorba’s emotional state is one of focused intensity, driven by the need to neutralize the perceived threat posed by the intruders. There is no hint of doubt or hesitation in his demeanor; he is fully committed to the mission and the lethal measures required to achieve it.

Sorba stands at the center of the computer bay, his posture rigid and authoritative as he addresses his guards. His voice is low but carries the weight of absolute command, …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Pirates Ambushed at Beacon Alpha Four

Focused and resolute—his emotional state is one of determined action, driven by duty and the need to defend the beacon at all costs.

Lieutenant Sorba is not physically present in this scene, but his presence is implied through the blaster fire that erupts as the pirates enter the airlock. The sudden ambush is …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Trapped in the Beacon

Desperate but resolute, his professionalism masking the inevitability of his fate.

Sorba leads his men in a desperate attempt to defend the beacon, but his efforts are futile against the pirates’ overwhelming force. He is shot in the back while pressing …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Sorba’s ambush and fatal radio call

Urgent and focused, his professionalism masking the desperation of his situation—his death is abrupt and anticlimactic, underscoring the pirates’ brutality.

Lieutenant Sorba, leading his detachment of guards, cuts through the first hatch in pursuit of the Doctor’s group—only to walk into the pirates’ ambush. His final moments are marked by …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Hermack diverts to Beacon Alpha Four

Not directly observable, but implied to be under severe stress—his attack is the inciting incident that forces Hermack to abandon protocol and risk the V-Ship’s integrity.

Sorba is referenced indirectly through Warne’s statement (‘Sorba's being attacked.’), his presence looming as the embattled commander of Beacon Alpha Four. Though physically absent from the flight deck, his plight …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Caven discovers reinforcements en route

N/A (deceased, but his presence looms as a silent accusation of the pirates’ violence and the Space Corps’ vulnerability).

Lieutenant Sorba lies dead on the companionway floor, his body surrounded by the remnants of the skirmish. His presence is felt through the fixed beam transmitter he was using to …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Caven destroys beacon transmitter to ensure escape

N/A (deceased, but his presence in the scene evokes a sense of loss and the moral weight of the pirates’ actions).

Lieutenant Sorba is depicted only as a deceased officer, his body lying motionless beside the fixed beam transmitter. His presence is implied through Caven’s dialogue and the context of the …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Hermack’s Vengeance Oath Takes Shape

Not directly observable, but inferred as a source of grief and guilt for Hermack. His absence is a void that Hermack seeks to fill with vengeance.

Sorba is referenced indirectly as the leader of the failed picket at Beacon Alpha Four. His delayed radio contact and presumed death (or capture) serve as the catalyst for Hermack’s …

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S6E29 · The Space Pirates Part 1
Trapped in the Beacon

Resigned and in pain, but his defiance masks a deeper sense of failure and betrayal by the system that left him to die.

Sorba is implied to be left behind, wounded and unable to escape, as Caven’s crew departs. His earlier defiance ('You won't get away with this') and awareness of the trio’s …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Doctor Tends to Injured Enemy

Confused and disoriented upon waking, transitioning to a cautious wariness as he becomes aware of the Doctor’s care. His emotional state is a mix of physical relief and lingering distrust, tempered by the unexpected kindness.

Sorba is discovered slumped against the wall, groaning in pain from his bruised shoulder. Initially unconscious, he stirs as the Doctor tends to him, his disorientation giving way to a …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Sorba’s Accusation and the Doctor’s Defiance

A volatile mix of anger, fear, and exhaustion, teetering between hostility and reluctant engagement.

Sorba, injured and emotionally raw, accuses the Doctor’s group of being pirate decoys, his voice laced with distrust and desperation. He dismisses the Doctor’s theory of a hidden door, insisting …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Doctor challenges Sorba’s fatalism with logic

Deeply cynical and resentful, masking his physical pain with a veneer of stoic defiance.

Sorba leans against the wall, his bruised shoulder betraying his physical vulnerability. His posture is defensive, his tone sharp and cynical as he dismisses the Doctor’s hidden-door theory. He asserts …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Caven confronts sabotage suspicions

Indirectly portrayed as a figure of suspicion—Caven’s paranoia casts Sorba as both a potential traitor and a possible key to unraveling the mystery of the missing section. His emotional state is implied to be one of defiance or resignation, given his capture and the pirates’ ruthless tactics.

Sorba is referenced by Caven as the 'space guard' taken off the beacon, whose warnings about strangers now take on new significance. Caven’s decision to interrogate Sorba frames him as …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Doctor deciphers the audio lock

Frustrated and dismissive, masking deeper cynicism about their chances of escape

Sorba stands with his arms crossed, his expression skeptical as he watches the Doctor’s search. He voices his doubt that the walls are anything but 'solid rock,' his tone dismissive …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Milo’s armed arrival and the group’s forced alliance

Frustrated and skeptical, shifting to urgent pragmatism as the alarm triggers.

Jamie is visibly frustrated with the Doctor's tuning fork method, snatching and throwing it in a fit of impatience. When the hidden exit is revealed, he reacts with surprise and …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Milo’s ultimatum fractures the group’s trust

Frustrated and skeptical, torn between his impulse to act and his distrust of Milo’s intentions.

Jamie’s frustration with the Doctor’s tuning fork boils over when he hurls it against the wall, accidentally triggering the hidden exit. His skepticism of Milo is immediate and vocal, challenging …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Milo rescues Sorba and triggers beacon alarm

Relieved but tense—his freedom is bittersweet, tied to a group he doesn’t fully trust, and the alarm’s urgency forces him into action alongside former enemies.

Sorba, the captured Space Corps officer, introduces himself with weary authority ('My name is Sorba. Lieutenant Sorba'), his uniform rumpled and his demeanor a mix of relief and wariness. Milo’s …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Milo’s Past Accusations Undermine Trust

Stoically resigned, suppressing pain and frustration while internally questioning Milo’s reliability but focusing on survival.

Lieutenant Sorba, injured and leaning against the mine shaft wall, declines the offer of rest, insisting he is 'all right.' His stoic demeanor and physical presence suggest he is pushing …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Milo reveals his false accusations

Stoically resigned—his pain is evident, but his focus remains on the mission and the group’s survival, with little room for personal complaint.

Sorba leans against the mine shaft wall, his injured shoulder causing him to wince slightly as he shifts his weight. He declines the offer of rest, insisting he is ‘all …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Milo reveals Maurice Caven’s identity

Defensive yet urgent, masking a deep-seated guilt over past accusations and a growing realization of his misjudgments. His emotional state shifts from frustration to panic as the threat of Caven’s pursuers becomes immediate.

Milo leads the group up the steep mine shaft with urgency, his impatience palpable as he dismisses Jamie’s request for rest. He reveals his shifting allegiance toward Madeleine Issigri, admitting …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Jamie’s decoy buys time for escape

Despairing and exhausted; his physical and emotional state reflect the group’s dire circumstances, but his doubt also tests the others’ resolve.

Sorba is carried by Milo and the Doctor, his condition worsening as the group flees. He expresses doubt about making it to safety, his voice weak and despondent. Physically, he …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Doctor Electrifies Pirate Trap

Exhausted and resigned, with a glimmer of hope in the Doctor's and Milo's abilities to lead them to safety.

Sorba, injured and struggling to move, is nearly carried by Milo and Zoe as they flee through the mine shaft. He expresses doubt about making it to safety, his exhaustion …

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S6E32 · The Space Pirates Part 4
Milo forces Madeleine to confront the pirate threat

Reserved and assessing, with a hint of skepticism

Sorba stands silently in the background, observing the confrontation. Like Zoe, he does not speak or act during this specific exchange but remains present as part of the group. His …

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Affiliation

Space Corps (Interstellar Law Enforcement Division)
Interstellar Pirate Suppression and Infrastructure Protection