Superman: The Animated Series (TV Series)

Warrior Queen (1997)

Miguel Ferrer: De'Cine

Quotes 

• Maxima : Sazu. Call the Minster of Rituals. My betrothed and I are ready to...

  [she's surprised to see De'Cine seated on the throne] 

  Sazu : [just as surprised]  My lady!

  Maxima : My throne! Arrest them at once.

  De'Cine : No, Maxima. I think not. Guards!

  Superman : [he and Maxima are surrounded]  You sure you're queen?

• De'Cine : So, she took the bait?

  Sazu : You knew she would. She's young, headstrong...

  De'Cine : Hormonal. Having second thoughts, my dear?

  Sazu : I feel like... I've betrayed her.

  De'Cine : No, she betrayed you. See how she ran off? That's how much she cares for her people. But together, you and I, we can change things here on Almerac.

  Sazu : No, my... my lady would never let us be together.

  De'Cine : Just leave everything to me.

• De'Cine : So this is what you pick for a mate. Doesn't look like much.

  Maxima : You'll die for this. Both of you. When my people hear of your treachery...

  Sazu : Your people were only too glad for this treachery. They call it liberation.

  Maxima : [grabbing her]  Traitorous witch!

  Sazu : [a guard zaps her and she falls to the ground]  No, my lady, it is you who are the traitor. A spoiled, self-interested brat more concerned with trapping a mate than the needs of your people. Under new leadership, all Almerac will prosper and grow. Isn't that right, my love?

  De'Cine : I couldn't have put it better. Guards, send these three to the catacombs.

  Sazu : Three? De'Cine?

  De'Cine : Please, Sazu. Don't embarrass yourself. Just remember how great it was while it lasted.

  Sazu : [trying to resist as a portal opens]  No!

  De'Cine : [the portal closes]  All right, what's for dinner?

• Maxima : You know Cignian fighting techniques. I'm impressed.

  Maxima : I'm not, if that's all you have to show me.

  De'Cine : Patience, Maxima. Sometimes the hunter likes to play with his prey.

  Maxima : Yes. Sometimes she does.

  De'Cine : [knocking her down]  The prey is cornered. The victory is mine, and so are you, Maxima. My queen. My mate.

  Maxima : [kicking him off]  My foot.

  [taking him down again, then driving her sword into the ground] 

  Maxima : Great, another loser. Isn't there a single warrior in this whole crummy galaxy who can take me? At this rate, I'll die a maiden.

  Sazu : My lady, another candidate has been found. The scouts have brought viso-recordings of his heroic deeds.

  Maxima : Sure. I could use a good laugh. Bring 'em to my room.