]Plot SynopsisThe film begins with the title card from an Old Arabian Proverb:And the Prophet said, ""And lo, the beast looked upon the face of beauty.They discovered he owner of the stolenLibertinewas a "bad guy" arms dealer.DJ""s philosophy of life about choosing sides was "Live free, don""t join."The Resistance""s main cruiser was the last remaining vessel in the fleet.Poe was aggravated by the lack of leadership provided by Admiral Amilyn Holdo, whose only cowardly plan was o fuel the transports (unarmed and unshielded) to evacuate the remaining Resistance members and then abandon ship.[The black bird serves as the film""sMcGuffin, a plot device that propels the story forward but is proven ultimately worthless - although it wasn""t termed hat at the time.]Firefly: Never mind that stuff.Take a card.Mrs.Teasdale: Card? What will I do with the card?Firefly: You can keep it.I""ve got fifty-one left.Now what were you saying?Mrs.Teasdale: As chairwoman of the reception committee, I welcome you with open arms.Firefly (snapping back): Is that so? How late do you stay open?Mrs.Teasdale (with high regard): I""ve sponsored your appointment because I feel you are the most able statesman in all Freedonia.