| Summary:
Moving through a cluster of similiar
worlds, the Sliders slide to a totalitarian world, pursued by troops shooting laser guns.
Led by General Krislov, the soldiers are joined by angry villagers carrying torches and
shouting "Kill the Believers!" Mallory becomes paralyzed from a laser beam hit
after he jumps into the sliding vortex. Landing on the other side, they locate Krislov, a
doctor in this world, who tells them the paralysis is beyond his help but suggests that
the Believers may have a cure. Living in a commune, the Believers share a heightened level
of consciousness that derives from swallowing a glittering liquid. The substance not only
heals, but individuality is lost by joining their souls together. Desperate to walk again,
Mallory ignores Krislov's warnings and accepts the blessing. Frightened by his new
alliance, the Sliders force Mallory to join them on the next slide. They land in a more
peaceful village, one which has been spared from war. Mallory is still under the
Believer's influence and begins offering the blessing to many villagers, becoming their
leader. The Sliders again seek the help of Krislov, who in this world is an innkeeper and
a much happier man. He helps them build a spotlight called the Dead Man's light that when
beamed on a Believer, returns the person back to normal. The Sliders are able to save
Mallory in time for the next slide. Mallory also states the the old Quinn is now gone but
Remmy refuses to believe it. |
