Operative

At the end of * that* scene (fade to black), we're into the title sequence, and the movie starts - we already know the premise here - the Operative is out to catch River, and Serenity have her, and her brother.

On Prologues Hal Duncan 2009

The Operative is another mech, but he seems special.

Mirrored Heavens by David J. Williams Tia Nevitt 2009

The Operative is a skilled, exceptionally smart and incredibly ruthless individual with no morality and no allusions about himself or the job that needs to be done.

Serenity Adam Whitehead 2009

The Operative is a skilled, exceptionally smart and incredibly ruthless individual with no morality and no allusions about himself or the job that needs to be done.

Archive 2009-06-01 Adam Whitehead 2009

Meanwhile, a man called the Operative is after them, following a secret that River learned during her stay at the Academy, which could have extremely poor results for the Alliance.

Serenity Andrew 2005

Meanwhile, a man called the Operative is after them, following a secret that River learned during her stay at the Academy, which could have extremely poor results for the Alliance.

Archive 2005-08-01 Andrew 2005

So we get the lethal "Operative" played by Chiwetel Ejiofor.

Love, Faith, and Sex Steven Barnes 2009

We learn how Simon managed to spirit River away from the Alliance and we come face to face with the best villain in a long time, the completely amoral 'Operative'.

I Am A Leaf On The Wind Or, Review: Serenity 2005

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Rightwing Rage: Hillary Plants Gay 'Operative' In GOP Debate! Hillary Wins! 2007

Rightwing Rage: Hillary Plants Gay 'Operative' In GOP Debate!

Rightwing Rage: Hillary Plants Gay 'Operative' In GOP Debate! Hillary Wins! 2007