- Ambassador Ramirez: If the foremost Secret Service agent of the United States had murdered the ambassador of Mexico, it could have meant war between our countries.
- James T. West: I'm sorry if I have an aversion to killing ambassadors.
- Laurette: Well, Raven will cure you of that in time.
- James T. West: Who's Tycho?
- Laurette: Tycho is our maestro, our patron, our teacher.
- James T. West: Well, what about Toombs and Chaveros?
- Laurette: Oh, they're nothing compared to Tycho. Mental pygmies! Tycho is the genius of the ages. It is from him that all knowledge flows. Tycho inspires and leads. Tycho is Raven.
- James T. West: You've been expecting me?
- Tycho: Yes, Mr. West. You see, I've been following your career for some time. You're a man of great determination and amazing resourcefulness. From the moment you told Laurette you wanted to meet me I knew you'd find a way to do so.
- Tycho: Watch, Mr. West. Watch closely.
- [a large map of the United States bursts into flames]
- Tycho: I'm sure the symbolism isn't lost on you, Mr. West. Within the month Raven will reduce the United States to chaos. Its cities will be consumed by flame. Armageddon, Mr. West, Armageddon! And it'll not be the phoenix which arises from the ashes - it'll be the Raven!
- Frank Harper: [Disguised as Herr Kroller] Ungrateful students. Does the acorn point a finger at the oak tree?