Batman Beyond (TV Series) Episode: Lost Soul

"Lost Soul"
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Batman Beyond  Season 2: Episode 4
October 9, 1999
Directors	Butch Lukic
Writers	Stan Berkowitz
Previous Episode	[["Splicers" (September 18, 1999)]]
Next Episode	[["Bloodsport" (October 23, 1999)]]

In light of his degenerative brain condition, computer mogul Robert Vance has himself converted to an AI, but which is taken offline by his staff. Thirty-five years later, it's brought back on by his grandson, Bobby Vance, when he inherits the company, but doesn't think he's up to the job. At RobertLost Soul is an episode of season 2 of Batman Beyond. It premiered on October 9, 1999.

Synopsis for "Lost Soul"

In light of his degenerative brain condition, computer mogul Robert Vance has himself converted to an AI, but which is taken offline by his staff. Thirty-five years later, it's brought back on by his grandson, Bobby Vance, when he inherits the company, but doesn't think he's up to the job. At Robert's request, his grandson gives him online access. Soon the AI is interfacing with systems all over the city, causing a blackout that completely engulfs Gotham. Terry suits up and heads to the power plant to restart it, but in getting through its security systems, Vance's AI transfers itself to the batsuit.

Being trapped in a computer's made Vance realize the importance of giving himself a new body, and he tries to drown Terry to make sure he doesn't into fear by making the suit walk him into the ocean. Bruce hits a kill switch that paralyzes the suit, then flies out and picks Terry up in the batmobile. As soon as they leave the batcave, however, the suit sits up on its own and punches its way outside.

To stop the rogue AI from acquiring a new body, Terry heads to the Vance offices. Bruce tries to talk him out of it, but realizing Terry's dedication to his duty's too strong, gives him the old utility belt to use. Meanwhile, Robert Vance is setting up equipment to transfer himself into the body of Bobby. Terry arrives to stop him, and in the middle of the struggle manages to spear and then electrify the batsuit, regressing Vance's AI out of existence.

In the aftermath of the ordeal, Bobby Vance sells the company rather than run it himself anymore.

Bruce tells Terry that Batman's more than just his weapons.

Appearing in "Lost Soul"

Featured Characters:

• Batman (Terry McGinnis)
• Bruce Wayne

Supporting Characters:

• Dana Tan

Antagonists:

• Robert Vance (Deceased) (Single appearance) (Destroyed)

Other Characters:

• Bobby Vance (Single appearance)
• Robin (Dick Grayson) (Mentioned only)
• Robin (Tim Drake) (Mentioned only)
• Summer Gleeson

Locations:

• Gotham City
  • Batcave
  • Gotham Power

Items:

• Batcomputer
• Batsuit
• Batarang

Vehicles:

• Batmobile

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Trivia

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See Also

• 2 Images from Batman Beyond (TV Series) Episode: Lost Soul
• Episodes of Batman Beyond (TV Series)
• Images from Batman Beyond (TV Series)
• Gallery for the Batman Beyond (TV Series) series

Recommended Media

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