The transcript presents a dramatic, multi‑character cutscene from the video game Injustice 2 Legendary Edition. It opens with the destruction of Krypton and the desperate evacuation of infant Kal‑El, establishing the origins of Superman. The narrative then jumps forward to a post‑Joker world where Superman, traumatized by the Joker’s manipulation that led to Lois Lane’s death and a Metropolis bomb, has imposed an authoritarian regime that pre‑emptively eliminates crime. This regime sparks a deep moral rift among the heroes: Batman, Harley Quinn, Damian (Robin), and others debate the ethics of pre‑emptive killing, the legitimacy of Superman’s rule, and the need to preserve hope. The dialogue reveals that Superman is imprisoned, with Damian also detained, while the Justice League is fractured. The heroes discuss rebuilding society, the role of public perception (Batman’s PR), and the necessity of surveillance via Brother Eye. A new threat emerges: Gorilla Grodd, aided by Scarecrow’s fear gas, prompting a mission briefing that assembles a team—including Harley, Deadshot, and others—to intercept the gas shipment and thwart Grodd’s plans. Throughout, the script interweaves personal grievances, strategic planning, and philosophical debates about justice, authority, and redemption, culminating in a tense, action‑oriented setup for the next gameplay segment.
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Kara, come quickly! Stay with me, Kara.
Brother, the ship, it just—
Argo City's gone. Millions of people.
That's only the beginning. Bring us to stable destabilize the planet's core. Krypton won't hold together much longer.
But all your research— isn't there something you can do?
That's why we're here.
A spaceship?
That's what you've been working on? Your Uncle Jor-El discovered a planet that can sustain Kryptonians far away from here. He's built a ship just like this for your cousin Kal.
But Kal, he's just a baby.
Which is why you'll need to protect him. Teach him our ways.
Me teach him?
What about you?
No, no, no, I won't leave you. Please, please don't make me.
I can't come with you, but you'll never be alone. You belong to the House of El-Khan, a house of Hope.
Never forget that. Never give up hope. Get in. Never again. I told me that she loved me. Oh my God. No, no, please!
In my years fighting crime, I've learned I learned one truth: that every villain is the hero of his own story. Superman was no exception. The Joker drugged him, tricked him to killing his pregnant wife Lois, and made him trigger the bomb that nuked Metropolis. So when Superman killed the Joker, I understood why.
We all did.
But once that line was crossed, there there was no going back. He gave himself and the Justice League a new mandate: stop all crime before it happened, by any means necessary. But he couldn't see his good intentions were leading him down a path of tyranny and evil. That's how our greatest hero became our greatest threat.
So what if Superman's pulling criminals out of Arkham? They're the worst of the worst.
He's going to kill them, Damian.
Sounds like justice to me.
Killing people isn't justice. Superman can't see that. He's grieving. He needs time to heal.
Yeah, and what if it had been Gotham? If Joker had killed me, your own son?
Thought you'd say that.
It's not responding.
We're being taken to the Batcave.
Prepare to eject. A warning shot, Cyborg.
I won't hurt you unless I have to.
You're gonna have to.
My friends were in Metropolis, Batman. Starfire, Beast Boy, gone. We do this, that never happens again.
You're right to be angry, but it's not a blank check, and the Justice League isn't a death squad.
Don't waste my time.
Now.
Oh yeah, got you, Edward. Your powers don't matter.
You don't see it yet. But Superman's wrong. Your glider skills need work.
Yeah, I'm fine. Thanks for asking.
Let's go.
So you won't kill, but you're fine with traumatic brain injuries.
Secure the loading docks.
Here to help, Bruce?
Yes, to keep you and Clark from making a terrible mistake.
None of us wanted this, but the Joker forced our hand. Metropolis changed the The world. Now we have to change with it.
Not like this.
Of all people, I thought you would understand.
Now. Don't waste my time.
Your technique is flawed.
I need you to tell me the truth. Where is he?
Cell Block C. You can't turn your back on him.
He needs you.
That's why I came.
Doc, what are they going to do with us? Where we going? I ain't going nowhere till you tell me what's happening.
Get back in line.
Now!
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You're better than this, Clark.
These inmates are irredeemable. They're thieves, rapists, murderers, like the Joker. That's the problem with fighting for truth and justice. The battle never ends.
And executing them will end it? First Joker, now this. When does it stop?
When there's no more crime. When people can live without fear. We want the same thing, Bruce.
I wanted to kill my parents' murderer. I could have, but that's not the life they wanted for me, and it's not the life Lois would want for you.
Don't you put that on me.
A red solar grenade to dull your powers. You need to stop. Take time to grieve before it's too late.
You wouldn't.
You're supposed to be my friend, which is why I have to stop you.
Don't waste my time.
Now. You're just a man in a suit.
I'm sorry, Clark.
Get away from me.
Look who I found. Victor Zsasz, psychopath. How many women have you killed?
121.
120. One.
Huh.
Sounds incorrigible to me.
Robin, let him go.
You'd rather fight your friends than the real problem.
I'm warning you, son.
Son? You didn't raise me. The League of Assassins did. Problem solved. Who's next?
Damn it, Damian.
This is a line we do not cross.
Then stay on your side, Batman.
I'll be on Superman's.
When are you going to grow up.
Don't waste my time.
Now. Damien, I, I never meant to.
You coward!
We are at war with these animals. You think you're better than him? You let the Joker keep on killing. You couldn't save Lois or Jason or anyone.
That's enough. Let's go.
But the inmates—
Not today.
It's been years since the regime fell. Superman's behind bars. Damian, my own son, is there with him. But we can't ever forget why we put them there. We must stay vigilant.
I thought your goal was to reassure people, Mr. Wayne. You're not alone in rebuilding Gotham and Metropolis. But if we don't change some minds soon—
Thought that's why you hired that overpaid PR firm, Lucius.
Convincing folks to move back to these cities is a lot harder when they're afraid someone's gonna knock them down again.
Superman's never getting out. I made that clear.
But Wonder Woman, Black Adam, Aquaman— they're still out there somewhere and seemingly immune to prosecution. I know you built Brother Eye to keep tabs on all those loose ends, but the public doesn't know.
Brother Eye's secrecy is critical. Our enemies can't fight something they don't know exists.
Well, then at least follow one bit of advice we paid those PR people so much money for.
For.
What's that?
Be a little less Batman, a little more billionaire playboy. Get out around town in the daylight and smile. Focus groups show people feel safer when they see you smile.
Hmm.
That would be your other job, Bruce. Consider widening your circle of trust. Nobody wins all by themselves. Not even you.
As a reception area, this place needs a lot of work.
Dinah, Oliver, thanks for coming on short notice.
You're lucky we found a sitter.
My great-grandfather built the original Gotham Underground, but these days it's the Batcave. And this is Brother Eye. More like the Eye of Sauron. Surveillance hub? More than that. A communications hub linking every satellite and server on the planet. It warns us when trouble's coming and guides us when trouble's here.
Must take a real genius to operate.
I don't know about genius, but I do got a PhD. Dinah! Dinah's hubby! You sure came a long way.
A world away.
But the change of scenery is nice.
I was surprised you called, Bruce. Things seemed to be going well. So what's up?
Dismantling the regime created gaps in global security. We're covering them where we can, but we're stretched thin, vulnerable. Harleen, show them what you found.
Righto, Bats. Gorilla Grodd, everyone's favorite talking ape. He's got himself a band of bozos, calls them the Society.
My mole in Gorilla City says Grodd's planning something big, but what, where, when, we don't know.
One thing we do know, Scarecrow's gonna ship Grodd a buttload of fear gas from a hideout in Slaughter Swamp. Very mosquito-y.
Good thing I packed my bug spray.
I need you three to stop that gas before it gets to Grodd.
Not joining us for the party?
Unfortunately, I can't leave Gotham without worrying the public.
Don't worry, Bats. With this crew on the job, what could go wrong?
I know I'm the new guy, but you really trust Harley?
She's a different person since Joker died. Mostly.
Can they move any faster? I don't need Grodd taking my head off because your boys are too slow.
Fear not, Deadshot. We'll be ready for tomorrow's attack. Tomorrow?
Cheeky monkey.
Fancy meeting you here.
Keep them moving. I'll see what that's about.
Red, I ain't seen you in forever. You here to take down these punks?
Quite the catch, Ivy.
Red? You're with them?
Your man Bruce was supposed to better care for the green. All he's done is remodel the concrete jungles of Gotham Metropolis. Where I sit, there's not much difference between him and Superman.
You're a few cones short of a pine if you think your new friends care about the green.
Rod will keep his promises, or he'll be my next victim.
Oh, Red, why are you making me do this? Let me get you out of here, girl. We could team up again. Drive all the boys crazy, you know, like the old days.
The old days were fun, but these days I'm all business.
Next time, boys!
Been ages since I had this kind of fun.
People ruin this world.
Days I'm all business.
Next time, boy.
We ain't done playing yet.
Voices are not impressed. So many to kill, so little Time. No more sleepovers for you.
Face your fears.
Please, I used to huff this stuff for kicks.
Then you'll appreciate my new formula. You have a high tolerance, but everyone has something to fear.
