The Laboratory has no windows thus it can’t be distinguished
whether it is day or night. There is only artificial light
which is far from bright.
The Hardware is state of the art. A supercomputer dominates
the room and a series of other auxiliary units complete the
high-end scenery.
Chief Scientist JAMES COLLINS, in his early 40s, works
intensively at his office on a terminal. The same applies to
his 5 ASSISTANTS, 3 Males and 2 Females, all in their 30s.
A plotter starts the printing of an extensive document/map.
Just before the completion of the printing, one of the Male
Assistants gets up, takes the document and unfolds it on a
conference table.
Collins and his Assistants, carrying additional files, are
gathered to a meeting in order to study and discuss the
results.
INT. LABORATORY/COMPUTATIONAL CENTER - LATER
The meeting is complete, and Everyone returns to their post.
Collins picks up the phone and makes a call.
COLLINS
Chris, can I talk to Andrew?
Collins listens to the person on the other line.
COLLINS (CONT’D)
Tell him to come here immediately.
It is extremely important.
Collins hangs up the phone. Then he starts working on his
computer.
INT. LABORATORY/COMPUTATIONAL CENTER - LATER
ANDREW THOMPSON, around 45 years old, enters hastily in the
laboratory. Collins sees him, gets some documents and moves
rapidly towards him.
THOMPSON
What's going on James?
COLLINS
Something amazing.
THOMPSON
What?
COLLINS
In Section 14.
The results of the seismic test
were... they were incredible.
See for yourself.
Collins passes the documents to Thompson. He browses them
quickly.
THOMPSON
Are these correct?
COLLINS
Yes.
THOMPSON
Did you double-check?
COLLINS
We triple-checked.
We then proceeded to a more
detailed study of the area.
THOMPSON
And?
COLLINS
The result is right here.
Collins leads Thompson to the conference table, and reveals
the map to him.
THOMPSON
Oh my God!
COLLINS
Exactly.
THOMPSON
Did you transmit the data to the
base?
COLLINS
Yes, but we haven’t received any
answer.
THOMPSON
I will contact them right away.
Continue the research.
Thompson leaves the room.
It is then revealed that the laboratory, is part of an
Underground Base on the Moon (Malapert Crater).
NOTE:
The Moon Base follows (as a time reference) the Eastern Time
Zone (ET, UTC-05:00).
The same principle applies to the Moon and to the Solar
System in general.
I/E. VALLEY OF MEXICO, CENTRAL MEXICO - MORNING
It is early in the morning.
A Land Rover Discovery moves fast in the empty road.
The DRIVER and his co-passenger JASON HARDIN, employees of
the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City, aren't in the mood for chit
chat. The only thing they care about is reaching their
destination as soon as possible.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
2 -
The Search at Teotihuacan
EXT. ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE OF TEOTIHUACAN - LATER
The Land Rover is at the entrance of the archaeological site
of Teotihuacan. It is too early for a tourist visit.
Hardin shows to the Official EMPLOYEES some documents while a
number of GUARDS are watching carefully from some distance.
The Guards open the Gate.
The car is directed towards the Temple of the Feathered
Serpent (Quetzalcoatl) where excavation works are being
conducted.
EXT. TEMPLE OF THE FEATHERED SERPENT - LATER
The vehicle stops next to a temporary structure which
functions as the Field Office of the archeologists.
Hardin comes out of the car and enters into the Field Office.
INT. FIELD OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Inside the Office there is only one person, CARLOS HENARES
(Mexican, early 30s) who is busy doing office work.
HARDIN
Good morning.
CARLOS
Good morning.
HARDIN
I must speak to Dr. John Miles.
CARLOS
He isn’t here.
HARDIN
Where is he?
CARLOS
Around.
HARDIN
Excuse me but I don’t...
CARLOS
Come with me.
Hardin and Carlos leave the Office
Genres:
["Adventure","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
3 -
Race Against Time
EXT. TEMPLE OF THE FEATHERED SERPENT - MOMENTS LATER
Carlos leads Hardin to a spot from where they have visual
contact with the Pyramid of the Sun.
Then he points the pick of the Pyramid.
CARLOS
Dr. Miles is at the top of the
pyramid.
HARDIN
Why he is up there?
CARLOS
The Boss goes to this place every
morning. The aura relaxes him.
HARDIN
When he will be back?
CARLOS
At 8:30.
Hardin checks his watch, and afterwards he looks (for a few
seconds) at the Pyramid.
HARDIN
Thank you.
CARLOS
He wants to stay alone.
No interruptions!
HARDIN
It is urgent.
Hardin gets inside the Land Rover. The vehicle accelerates,
too quickly for an archaeological site.
Genres:
["Adventure","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
4 -
Standoff at the Summit
EXT. PYRAMID OF THE SUN - LATER
The fast moving Land Rover stops abruptly near the pyramid.
Hardin gets out of the vehicle and reaches the base of the
pyramid. He stops and looks at the summit, disappointed for
the fact that he must ascend this enormous structure.
He is overweight and out of shape thus he stops several times
until he reaches at the top.
EXT. SUMMIT OF THE PYRAMID OF THE SUN - CONTINUOUS
Hardin, exhausted, is at the summit of the pyramid.
At a small distance he can see DR. JOHN MILES, Chief
Archeologist and 43 years old. Miles is seated on a
lightweight portable chair and he is reading a book.
Hardin approaches but Miles, being absorbed, doesn’t notice
him.
HARDIN
Dr. Miles?
Miles is surprised and stands up.
MILES
What are you doing here?
HARDIN
I am sorry for the disruption but I
came for a very serious matter.
My name...
May I sit in your chair for a
while?
MILES
No.
Hardin doesn’t expect this answer. He is forced to lie at the
ground. Miles watching his state of exhaustion takes a water
flask from his bag.
MILES (CONT’D)
But you may have some water.
Hardin takes it with great desire and drinks with lust.
Miles waits until Hardin regains his composure.
MILES (CONT’D)
Your name is?
HARDIN
Jason Hardin, USA Embassy.
MILES
What is the problem?
HARDIN
It is confidential.
You will be briefed at the Embassy.
MILES
I have important work here.
I won’t leave without knowing the
reason.
HARDIN
I have my orders.
Please, don’t complicate things.
MILES
Am I the one who complicates
things?
HARDIN
No, No...
But please, you must understand the
situation.
MILES
Jason, go back and tell your
superior to call me.
If it is so serious, tomorrow
morning I will be there.
All Right?
Hardin takes out a Business Mobile Phone.
He makes a signal to Miles to wait and makes a call.
He speaks silently and after a few seconds addresses Miles.
HARDIN
The Ambassador wishes to speak to
you.
Miles, reluctantly, takes the phone
MILES
Hello.
Miles listens to the Ambassador on the other line.
MILES (CONT’D)
Since you are not giving me any
information, I can not help you.
Miles listens to the Ambassador on the other line.
MILES (CONT’D)
Mr. Ambassador, I will not leave.
Miles gives the telephone back to Hardin who continues the
conversation. Miles sits on his chair.
Hardin realizing his defeat commences his descend.
EXT. TEMPLE OF THE FEATHERED SERPENT - LATER
The ARCHEOLOGISTS and WORKERS have arrived to start the day’s
work.
Carlos is outside the Field Office next to which the Land
Rover, with the Embassy People in it, is parked.
Miles arrives at the site and Carlos moves towards him.
CARLOS
Who are these people?
MILES
Diplomatic Agents of some kind.
CARLOS
What they want?
MILES
Get me to the Embassy.
They don’t tell me why, so I
declined.
CARLOS
Boss, I believe you are making a
mistake.
MILES
Come on Carlos!
It must be a bureaucratic matter,
like the previous time.
They know I won’t leave again for
something like this.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
5 -
Tensions Rise at the Temple
EXT. TEMPLE OF THE FEATHERED SERPENT - MORNING
Miles and the Group of ARCHEOLOGISTS are doing their work.
The Embassy People wait inside the Land Rover.
TOURISTS are visiting the monuments.
Hardin, after finishing a phone call conversation, comes out
of the car, takes a flare from the port baggage and fires it
up in the sky. The Crowd (Tourists & Archeologists) is
stunned by this action.
POLICE FORCE invades to the scene surrounding the site of the
excavation. At the same time 2 helicopters - 1 Bell 206
JetRanger (civil) & 1 Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawk (military) -
are approaching.
CARLOS
Any idea about this?
MILES
The situation might be more
complicated than I thought.
Carlos looks at Miles troubled.
He doesn’t know if Miles is joking or not.
The Helicopters are landed. MICHAEL SANDERS, USA Ambassador
to Mexico, gets off the Jet Ranger, whereas 8 Mexican
SOLDIERS come out from the Black Hawk, and take appropriate
position in case they have to intervene.
Hardin approximates Sanders and makes a signal to Miles to
move towards them.
Miles starts moving warily. Carlos follows at a safe
distance.
SANDERS
I am Michael Sanders, USA
Ambassador to Mexico.
MILES
What brings you here?
SANDERS
Will you accompany me back to the
Capital or should I ask the
contribution of the Mexicans?
They won’t be very polite!
MILES
I will come with you.
SANDERS
Excellent choice!
MILES
I need to say a few words to my
assistant.
SANDERS
You have 2 minutes.
Miles makes a signal to Carlos, and they both move towards
each other.
MILES
I have to go.
CARLOS
What is happening Boss?
MILES
I really don’t know.
I had problems in the past, but
never something like this.
Listen very carefully.
You are now in charge.
CARLOS
I don’t know if I can handle this.
I don’t have your knowledge, your
background.
MILES
Don’t worry, you can manage.
I have taught you everything you
need to know.
I was harsh on you sometimes.
OK, all the time, but for your
improvement.
CARLOS
Thank you for trusting me.
MILES
Make me proud.
CARLOS
I will.
Miles and Sanders go aboard the helicopter.
I/E. BELL 206 JETRANGER - LATER
The helicopters are flying above the Valley of Mexico.
MILES
What is the reason for all this
fuss?
SANDERS
You will be informed analytically
at the Embassy by authorized
individuals. They are from NSA.
MILES
NSA?
SANDERS
Yes NSA.
National Security Agency.
You chose to play with the wrong
people.
MILES
I didn’t choose to play with
anyone! You didn’t say anything
about NSA on the phone!
SANDERS
We sent a car for you, what else do
you want?
MILES
Fuck you Sanders, this is what I
want!
SANDERS
What?
You ought to speak to me with the
proper respect.
MILES
I am really sorry!
I will rephrase.
Fuck you Mr. Ambassador!
SANDERS
If you continue like this, you will
put yourself in trouble.
MILES
I’m already in trouble.
I/E. MEXICO CITY - AFTERNOON
Miles and Sanders travel in an Official Car, part of a four
Vehicle Convoy, in Mexico City.
The convoy stops outside the Embassy of the United States of
America.
Embassy OFFICIALS have secured the area.
Miles and Sanders get out of the car and move, along with the
appropriate Escort, towards the Entrance.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
6 -
A Mission of Significance
INT. EMBASSY MEETING ROOM - LATER
Miles and Sanders enter inside.
The room is large but there are only two individuals waiting,
Lieutenant General (three-star General) THOMAS POWELL and DR.
BRIAN HIGGINS (Medical Doctor), both in their late 40s.
SANDERS
Allow me to introduce you
Lieutenant General Thomas Powell
and Dr. Brian Higgins.
Miles shakes hands with both.
POWELL
I can call you John, can’t I?
MILES
Sure.
I can’t call you Thomas, can I?
POWELL
Certainly not!
Mr. Ambassador, we will talk later.
SANDERS
As you wish General.
POWELL
Have a seat.
Sanders leaves the room, whereas Miles sits opposite to
Higgins and Powell.
POWELL (CONT’D)
We scared you, didn’t we?
MILES
Let’s say, you have my full
attention.
POWELL
That was the point...
Before we begin, you must sign this
Confidentiality Agreement under
which you are not allowed to
disclose any information about our
Business.
Everything you see, hear, learn and
do will remain secret.
By signing, a procedure of discrete
steps will begin.
As you progress, we will provide
further details.
Miles takes the document, browses it, and signs it because of
curiosity rather than accord.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Few weeks ago, an object of great
significance was discovered.
After important consideration, we
decided to send an Archeologist on
site.
A list of possible candidates has
been compiled with your name at the
top.
The conditions in the area are...
relatively dangerous.
Therefore, before we tell you
anything we must be certain about
your Medical Status, which means
you must undergo a series of tests.
MILES
Here, in Mexico City?
POWELL
In the United States.
MILES
I have started an excavation.
I can’t give up everything!
POWELL
So, you are not interested?
MILES
I didn't say that.
I just need more information.
POWELL
This is a Top-Secret case and for
the time being you are nothing more
than a candidate.
Your business here is insignificant
in comparison.
MILES
What do you know about my business?
POWELL
I know that every Scientist on the
planet would do anything to be in
your position.
MILES
Are you kidding me?
POWELL
Certainly not!
Contrary to you, I don’t play silly
games when the situation is
serious.
MILES
OK, you won.
What’s the plan?
POWELL
You will be transferred to the
Texas Medical Center in Houston.
If you pass the Medical Tests you
will go through a training program.
MILES
What kind of tests?
POWELL
Dr. Higgins?
Higgins looks at his files for assistance.
HIGGINS
Your Medical Condition must be
investigated as thoroughly as
possible
Any kind of Defect, Disease or
Potential Malfunction will result
to your instant disqualification.
Medical Certification will be
issued after the assessment of the
following physiological systems:
- Cardiovascular
- Endocrine
- Respiratory
- Genitourinary
- Gastrointestinal
- Musculoskeletal
- Hematological
- Immunologic and
- Nervous
MILES
I didn’t know I have so many
systems.
Higgins and Powell don’t find the comment funny.
HIGGINS
A Psychological and Psychiatric
evaluation is also mandatory.
MILES
Do whatever you want but I won’t
pay the bill.
Higgins and Powell don’t find the comment funny, again.
MILES (CONT’D)
You mentioned something about a
list.
Who made that list and how my name
was found on it?
POWELL
We have experts in every field.
Your accomplishments are known in
the Archeological Community.
The same applies to your
shortcomings, as well.
Miles isn’t content with the last statement.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Lastly, your cooperation is
absolutely essential.
Events like the one that took place
this morning can not be accepted.
Am I understood?
MILES
Yes, you are.
I/E. HOUSTON, TEXAS - NIGHT
Miles, Powell and Higgins along with 4 SOLDIERS fly in a
Sikorsky S-70A Black Hawk Helicopter above Houston.
EXT. TEXAS MEDICAL CENTER - LATER
The Helicopter lands on the Helipad of one of the Hospitals
that constitute the Medical Center.
A team of three DOCTORS and a male NURSE with a wheelchair
are waiting for their arrival.
The Passengers come out, and Miles reluctantly sits in the
wheel chair.
The Group is directed towards the hospital Interior.
Genres:
["Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
7 -
Secrets in the Hospital
INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - LATER
The corridor is surprisingly vacant.
SOLDIERS stand at different spots for security reasons.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - LATER
The room is extensive but Miles (lying on a bed) is the only
patient.
Powell and Higgins are next to him.
MILES
Am I the only patient here?
POWELL
Yes.
The three top floors are reserved
for our operations.
MILES
The Doctors and the Medical Staff.
What do they know?
POWELL
They know nothing.
Regularly they work in the various
Clinical Facilities.
The Texas Medical Center is the
largest in the world.
MILES
In terms of secrecy, it is very
convenient.
You can get relatively unnoticed.
POWELL
Very good Miles!
You are starting to understand.
Dr. Higgins will be in charge from
now on.
If the results are good, we will
meet again in a few days.
Take care!
MILES
You too!
Powell and Higgins leave.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
8 -
Fractured Clarity
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - DAY
A NURSE takes blood from Miles, and she checks his
temperature.
Subsequently, a DOCTOR performs a preliminary examination.
STEPHANIE ANDERSON, in her late 30s, enters.
Miles (in bed) is reading the “Archaeology” magazine.
He is surrounded by other magazines & newspapers namely “USA
Today”, “Smithsonian” and “National Geographic”.
ANDERSON
Are you reading something
interesting Dr. Miles?
MILES
Not particularly.
ANDERSON
My name is Stephanie Anderson.
I am your specially assigned
Psychiatrist.
MILES
Really nice to meet you Doctor.
ANDERSON
Is this your first psychological
evaluation?
MILES
Unfortunately Yes...
You must find out if am crazy.
You can’t send a loony in such an
important mission.
ANDERSON
Dr. Miles...
MILES
Call me John.
Our relationship must be deeply
personal.
ANDERSON
All right...
We begin with the classic question:
How do you feel?
MILES
Like a Guinea Pig in quarantine.
No one speaks to me, no one
explains anything to me...
How should I feel?
ANDERSON
Anybody in your position would be
dissatisfied.
Still, don’t forget, there are
strict rules.
MILES
What do know about the mission?
ANDERSON
All who come here are sent to
places with extreme conditions.
The Polar Regions, the Deep
Ocean...
I don’t know the exact location of
your mission but it must be a
dangerous one.
A severe injury, even death, is
possible.
Are you afraid?
MILES
Is this part of the evaluation?
ANDERSON
Of course it is.
Would you take part knowing that
your life will be in danger?
MILES
If it is something important.
Something worthing the risk.
ANDERSON
I see...
Now, I want you to answer the
following questionnaire.
It is composed of true-false
questions.
Anderson gives him the Inventory.
MILES
What is it?
ANDERSON
It is the “Minnesota Multiphasic
Personality Inventory” or simply
MMPI.
You must complete it in 90 minutes.
Miles starts answering the questionnaire, while Anderson is
reading some personal documents.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
9 -
The Evaluation
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - LATER
Miles completes the Inventory and passes it to Anderson.
Anderson checks her watch.
ANDERSON
Our session is finished.
MILES
The results?
ANDERSON
You shouldn't worry about this.
MILES
I am really curious!
They are about me after all!
ANDERSON
We will review your answers and
notify you accordingly.
MILES
“We”?
ANDERSON
Me and my colleagues.
Many people work on your case.
It was nice meeting you.
Miles and Anderson shake hands.
MILES
Likewise.
I hope you and your colleagues
won’t find anything alarming about
me.
ANDERSON
You are an interesting case John.
MILES
I know.
Anderson leaves.
Genres:
["Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
10 -
Awakening in Uncertainty
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - MORNING
Miles is sleeping. A loud alarm starts ringing.
Miles wakes up abruptly and nervously. He gets up from the
bed, and immediately the alarm stops. He looks puzzled at the
camera.
Next to the bed someone (obviously while he was sleeping) has
left some clothes.
He moves towards the door. Just before he touches the handle,
the door opens. Miles is surprised and moves back.
MILES
What the...?
Two SOLDIERS enter inside the room. Miles is now scared.
SOLDIER #1
Good morning Doctor.
You must get ready quickly.
We will wait outside.
The Soldiers leave. Miles tries to calm down.
INT. HOSPITAL ROOM - LATER
Miles opens the door. The Soldiers wait for him. He gets out.
INT. HOSPITAL CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
SOLDIER #1
Follow me, Sir.
Soldier #1 leads the way while Miles follows him. The 2nd
Soldier moves few meters behind Miles.
The place is dark and empty.
Some light comes from the end of the corridor, since the door
which leads to the terrace is open.
As they move towards the light/door, Miles observes the place
around him. The Hospital is deserted.
Genres:
["Thriller","Mystery"]
Ratings
Scene
11 -
Departure from Uncertainty
EXT. HOSPITAL TERRACE - CONTINUOUS
Miles and the 2 Soldiers are moving towards the Heliport
where a Medical Helicopter is stationed.
Higgins waits outside of the Helicopter.
Two other SOLDIERS are also in the Heliport.
MILES
Where is everybody?
HIGGINS
I don’t know what you are talking
about.
(MORE)
HIGGINS (CONT'D)
Do you have any names?
Any documents?
MILES
No, I don’t.
I wasn’t here also.
Am I correct?
HIGGINS
Very well Miles.
Now get in.
MILES
Where are we going?
HIGGINS
Randolph Air Force Base.
MILES
This is a hospital helicopter.
I assume for cover also.
HIGGINS
Excellent Miles!
I am really impressed.
Miles with Higgins get into the Helicopter. The Soldiers
remain there. The helicopter takes off.
Genres:
["Thriller","Action","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
12 -
Secrets in the Skies
EXT. RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE - MORNING
The helicopter lands in an airfield near a Cessna 750
Citation X.
The PILOT is waiting (outside the aircraft) for them to
arrive. Miles and Higgins come out of the helicopter, salute
the Pilot and enter inside.
I/E. CESSNA 750 - CONTINUOUS
The Pilot closes the Cabin Door and moves to the cockpit.
The aircraft starts moving sooner and faster than expected.
Miles sits at the back section of the cabin and Higgins at
the front. The aircraft takes off.
I/E. CESSNA 750, AIRSPACE - CONTINUOUS
A typical take off. The aircraft ascends smoothly to the
atmosphere.
Suddenly, the Velocity and the Angle of Attack (AOA) are
increased significantly. The Cessna performs a Near Vertical
Take Off.
Miles - who hasn’t fasten his seat-belt - looses his balance
and almost falls from his seat. After the initial surprise,
he quickly fastens the seat-belt.
HIGGINS
Is everything OK Miles?
MILES
Everything is Perfect!
The fuselage receives important Aeroelastic Loads and
Vibrates. The interior trembles and things are moving or/and
falling down.
The aircraft continues to move faster and faster until it
reaches the Cruising Altitude.
I/E. CESSNA 750, CRUISING ALTITUDE - CONTINUOUS
The “normality” of the flight has been restored.
The aircraft performs a smooth Straight and Level Flight at
Cruising Speed and Altitude (600 mph at 35,000 ft).
Higgins unfastens his seat-belt and Miles does the same.
General Powell comes out of the cockpit and moves towards
Miles.
POWELL
Good morning John!
How are you?
MILES
Alive.
Powell sits opposite to Miles.
POWELL
What is your opinion about my take
off skills?
MILES
Simply Marvelous.
I am looking forward to the
Landing.
Powell laughs loudly, asserting his dominance.
MILES (CONT’D)
What is our destination?
POWELL
Nevada.
Nellis Air Force Range.
MILES
Why there?
POWELL
This is where the Detachment 3 of
the Air Force Operational Test and
Evaluation Center is located.
Miles is obviously confused.
POWELL (CONT’D)
It is widely known as Area 51.
We call it “Base A”
MILES
People say, this is the place you
hide the Alien stuff.
Did you find an UFO?
POWELL
There are many Objects in the area,
Flying or not, but none of them is
Unidentified.
Initially, you were told that we
are from NSA.
This isn’t absolutely true.
We are members of a secret Agency
named Air and Space Agency, ASA.
You must know NASA.
MILES
Yes.
POWELL
ASA is the Military NASA.
NASA is our civil...
MILES
Cover front.
POWELL
Our civil section.
Actually a great portion of the
necessary work is done by NASA.
MILES
How is this possible?
POWELL
We separate the different projects
in small parts and we assign them
to different people.
After their completion, our job is
to integrate the results.
In this way we can keep our
existence secret.
Thousands of Scientists and
Engineers all over the World work
for us without even knowing it.
MILES
Interesting...
Did you discover something on Mars
or wherever?
POWELL
As a matter of fact, we discovered
something on the Moon.
MILES
An object on the Moon?
POWELL
Yes.
MILES
What kind of object?
POWELL
It is a structure.
MILES
What kind of structure?
POWELL
A Pyramid.
MILES
A Pyramid? That’s remarkable!
How many people know about this?
POWELL
Very few, and we want to keep it
this way.
MILES
If I am correct, you want to get
inside.
That’s the reason why you need an
Archeologist.
POWELL
Precisely.
The excavation has already begun
and in 6 to 8 months will be
finished. Then, you will enter.
Typically the training process
takes at least two years, but in
your case we must speed up the
process.
I worn you, you have a really heavy
work load.
MILES
Are you in charge of the Operation?
POWELL
No.
I am involved in the general
planning, but my main task is the
supervision of the Training
Process.
MILES
Who are the other candidates?
Will we train together?
POWELL
Their Identity is Classified.
Candidates 2, 3 and 4 will train
separately.
If, at any point, we conclude that
you are unfit for the mission, you
can be replaced immediately.
MILES
Are you saying this to pressure me?
POWELL
No, to inform you about the
situation.
MILES
About the situation in Mexico.
My colleagues there...
Since I left I haven’t spoken to
anyone.
What do they know?
POWELL
This is something we must discuss.
Powell takes out a pack of newspapers, Mexican and American.
On the covers the main topic is Miles’ supposed arrest in
Mexico for Illicit Trade of Antiquities.
MILES
What the fuck is this?
Do you want to destroy me?
POWELL
We had to create a Cover Story,
obviously.
MILES
You couldn’t find something better
than this shit?
POWELL
After the mission, the accusations
will be withdrawn.
MILES
With my reputation totally ruined.
POWELL
Your reputation will be restored.
MILES
How?
POWELL
Officially you are detained in a
Mexican Prison.
(MORE)
POWELL (CONT'D)
At the right time we are going to
prove that you were a victim of a
malicious scheme and the Mexicans
will make a formal apology.
After, you shall go to Washington
to meet the President with all the
customary honours.
At the end of all this, you will be
much better than before.
The most famous archeologist on the
planet.
MILES
Or the most fucking notorious!
All this may seem nice in theory,
but the stain always stays!
POWELL
Don’t worry.
We know what we are doing.
Powell gets up to leave.
POWELL (CONT’D)
By the way, watch your language.
Powell moves to the front of the Aircraft to speak with
Higgins.
Miles looks troubled. He lies back to the chair and looks
outside the window. He is alone in his thoughts.
He closes his eyes to calm down and “digest” the new
information.
Genres:
["Thriller","Sci-Fi","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
13 -
Arrival at Area 51
EXT. AREA 51 - EVENING
The Cessna lands in the airfield of the base, and it enters
to a big hangar.
INT. HANGAR - CONTINUOUS
The hangar is almost vacant. There is only a group of
SOLDIERS for security reasons.
Miles, Powell and Higgins come out of the aircraft and move
towards an elevator. Powell enters his security code and the
door opens. The group gets inside.
INT. ADMINISTRATION SECTION - MOMENTS LATER
The elevator reaches the desired level.
Powell and Miles get out while Higgins remains inside.
Apparently he has his own obligations
Colonel GREG JONES waits few meters next to the elevator.
Powell and Miles approach him.
POWELL
This is my personal Assistant
Colonel Greg Jones.
Miles and Jones shake hands.
POWELL (CONT’D)
If you need anything, address to
him.
The Group starts walking.
Genres:
["Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
14 -
Secrets of the Artemis Program
INT. BRIEFING ROOM - LATER
Miles and Powell are seated while Jones is ready to start the
briefing using both a Document/Picture Projector and a Video
Projector to present informative material.
On the Presentation Screen, a Video about the V2 Rockets.
JONES
The V2 Rocket was one of the most
important technological
advancements that took place during
the period of World War II.
Its introduction resulted to the
extension of the Battlefield from
the Air to the Space environment.
After the war’s completion, under
the “Operation Paperclip” a number
of important German Rocket
Scientists were brought to the
United States. Here they continued
their research in secrecy.
MILES
They were Nazis, weren't they?
POWELL
They were scientists.
MILES
Nazi scientists.
POWELL
Their expertise was necessary to
compete against the Soviets.
MILES
This changes everything.
POWELL
Yes it does.
Dr. Miles, we didn’t bring you here
to argue about the past.
MILES
I just made a comment.
POWELL
Leave your comments for later.
You are allowed to intervene, but
for something important.
Continue Colonel.
JONES
In 1946, ASA was established to
ensure the USA dominance in the new
war landscape.
On the Presentation Screen, a Video about Sputnik.
JONES (CONT’D)
On October 4, 1957 the Soviets
launched Their First artificial
satellite.
We had to respond, but the decision
was to pretend we were behind
technologically.
On the Presentation Screen a Video about the explosion of the
first Atlas-Centaur (May 1962).
JONES (CONT’D)
For that purpose we blew up a
number of obsolete rockets.
In reality, we were years ahead of
the Soviets.
On the Presentation Screen, Pictures and Videos about the
various Space Programs.
JONES (CONT’D)
From this point, there are two
Space Programs, the Official and
the Unofficial.
The dual nature of our Space
Program is depicted in the naming
of the first three human
spaceflight programs.
First we have Mercury, messenger of
the Gods and the son of Jupiter.
Project Mercury from 1958 to 1963
was the official branch, while
Project Jupiter was the unofficial.
Then Gemini, the Twins Castor and
Polydeuces, from 1961 to 1966.
Castor the official, Polydeuces the
unofficial.
And finally Apollo from 1969 until
1972. It isn’t well known, but
Apollo has also a Twin sibling,
Artemis.
(MORE)
JONES (CONT’D)
Unlike Apollo, Project Artemis is
not only secret, but also Active.
On the Presentation Screen, a video of John F. Kennedy
speaking at Rice University, Sept. 12, 1962.
KENNEDY (VIDEO)
“...But why, some say, the moon?
Why choose this as our goal? And
they may well ask why climb the
highest mountain? Why, 35 years
ago, fly the Atlantic? Why does
Rice play Texas?
We choose to go to the moon.
We choose to go to the moon...
We choose to go to the moon in this
decade and do the other things, not
because they are easy, but because
they are hard...”.
JONES
Most people focus on the phrase
“not because they are easy, but
because they are hard” but the most
substantial part is “the other
things”.
At the time ASA administration
wasn’t very content with Kennedy’s
allusion, but nobody paid any
attention.
The obvious question is...
MILES
What are the other things?
JONES
The Initial Objective of the
Artemis Program was the
establishment of a Lunar Outpost.
The second obvious question is...
MILES
Did you do it?
On the Presentation Screen, Pictures/Architectural Drawings
of the Base.
POWELL
The answer is Yes.
It was created in 1978 at the
Malapert Crater.
Since then, it has expanded to a
fully operational Base.
On the Presentation Screen, Data of the Pyramid.
JONES
Recently, we discovered a Giant
Pyramid at the center of the
Shackleton Crater.
We don’t know who built it, of
course, but we are almost certain
that the Pyramid is intended for
us, the Human Species.
MILES
How can you be sure about this?
JONES
First, the Location.
The Moon is the obvious place from
which our Species’ expansion to the
solar system will commence.
The South Pole is the obvious place
for the first settlement.
MILES
Why?
JONES
There are many advantages.
Landing payloads and equipment at
the South Pole requires less fuel
and results in more cost-effective
missions.
The environment is relatively mild.
There is abundant sunlight which is
used as energy source.
From there a constant and reliable
Earth-Moon communication link is
feasible.
I can give more details but...
MILES
I got the point.
JONES
Once an installation has been
established on the South Pole, the
Pyramid will eventually be
discovered.
MILES
A Welcome Gift.
JONES
In a way it is.
MILES
And now, we have to open it.
JONES
Yes.
MILES
“Timeo Danaos et dona ferentes”
JONES
What?
MILES
It’s Latin.
From Virgil’s Aeneid.
“I fear the Danaans even when they
bear gifts”.
POWELL
We have examined this possibility.
Most certainly, there isn’t any
kind of danger involved.
JONES
There is something more...
Dr. Miles, you must be familiar
with the term “Golden Ratio”.
MILES
It is the number “phi”,
approximately equal to 1.618.
It appears frequently in nature,
geometry, art, architecture and so
on.
On the Presentation Screen, a figure of a typical square
pyramid showing the definition of the base, semi-base, and
the height.
JONES
In a Square Pyramid, if the height
is equal to the square root of phi
times the semi-base, then the
pyramid is called “Golden Pyramid”.
A photograph of the Great Pyramid of Giza is shown, with a
figure of its measurements.
MILES
I know, I know, the Great Pyramid
of Giza is a Golden Pyramid.
JONES
It’s base is 230 meters while its
original height was 146 meters.
MILES
Let me guess!
The pyramid on the Moon is a Golden
Pyramid.
JONES
You guessed correctly Doctor.
Its base was measured at 373 meters
and its height at 237 meters.
If you study the numbers carefully
you will find a very interesting
correlation.
The length of the base of the
Pyramid equals “phi” times the
length of the base of the Great
Pyramid.
MILES
That’s amazing!
JONES
It is.
POWELL
That’s all for now.
Powell gets up.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Let’s go.
You have to meet the Base
Commander, General Adams.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
15 -
Secrets of the Moon
INT. COMMANDER’S OFFICE - LATER
Base A Commander, General (four-star General) STEVE ADAMS, in
his 60s, gets up from his office and moves towards Miles and
Powell. Powell salutes the General.
After, Miles and Adams shake hands.
Powell and Adams sit on a couch, while Miles sits opposite to
them.
ADAMS
Did you inform Dr. Miles, I mean
John about the situation?
POWELL
Yes, we did.
ADAMS
John, we have great hopes in you.
MILES
I’ll do my best, General.
When are you planning to announce
the discovery to the public?
Adams and Powell are surprised.
POWELL
John, the discovery is Top-Secret.
MILES
I am talking about the future.
The people must learn about it at
some point.
ADAMS
This is our Business.
MILES
I am involved in this Business.
ADAMS
You are involved in a Case of
National Security.
MILES
I am sorry but I can’t see the
Security Issues.
POWELL
John, it isn’t the right time for
this discussion.
ADAMS
There is no problem, Thomas.
John, at the right time the people
will learn about the Discovery.
MILES
What do you mean “at the right
time”?
POWELL
Do you want a specific date?
ADAMS
A discovery like this, will have a
great impact.
The vast majority isn’t mature
enough to handle it.
MILES
How can you judge that?
ADAMS
We just can.
MILES
In contrast, you are.
Am I correct?
ADAMS
Yes.
MILES
What makes you so sure?
I don’t say the opposite, yet what
proves your maturity?
ADAMS
Our position.
MILES
The fact that you found the Pyramid
first proves, beyond any doubt, you
are the most capable to handle the
situation and its consequences.
ADAMS
Exactly.
MILES
There are plenty of holes in your
logic General.
Adams and Powell become nervous, even angry.
ADAMS
If tomorrow morning we announce
that a pyramid was found on the
Moon, do you have any idea what is
going to happen?
MILES
Tell me.
ADAMS
There is going to be chaos Dr.
Miles.
MILES
Why?
Many people believe we are not
alone in the universe.
ADAMS
There is a great difference between
a possibility and a real fact.
Everything that constitutes our
Society: Politics, Science,
Religion, everything will be
affected.
The structure of our System will be
in jeopardy.
We can’t risk something like this.
MILES
So, it is a matter of Control, not
security.
ADAMS
These two go along Dr. Miles.
MILES
I don’t agree with you General.
Powell notices that Adams wants the conversation to be
finished.
POWELL
John, the Military is neither a
Debate Society nor a Democracy.
We assigned a specific task to you,
and we expect to fulfil it.
Focus on your responsibilities!
You can’t change how things work!
MILES
I understand.
POWELL
Colonel Jones is waiting outside to
guide you to your personal chamber.
MILES
Yes Sir.
Miles leaves.
ADAMS
You were right, he is
undisciplined.
POWELL
Perhaps, he just wanted to check us
out, see our reactions.
These Liberal Civilians have always
been a pain in the ass.
ADAMS
What do we know about him?
POWELL
He is a “Head Case” but nothing to
worry about.
The Psychiatrists concluded he is
suitable for the mission, therefore
there is no problem.
ADAMS
You have to be a little crazy to go
to the Moon.
What else?
POWELL
He became Professor at Harvard 5
Years ago, but he resigned
unexpectedly after 3 months.
No family, no friends.
The only thing he cares about is
digging out Ancient Relics.
ADAMS
After the mission, he will demand
the credit, the acknowledgment.
POWELL
No need to worry about this.
After the mission, he is simply
expendable.
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
16 -
Preparing for the Unknown
INT. BASE A - DAY
Miles, Jones and two SCIENTISTS walk inside the base.
They enter the Human Centrifuge Room.
INT. BASE A, HUMAN CENTRIFUGE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Miles, Jones, and the Scientist move towards the Centrifuge.
With the help of two TECHNICIANS (for the necessary
adjustments) Miles gets inside the Centrifuge.
Haydn’s “The Creation” (The Heavens are Telling) starts
playing while the Centrifuge starts its operation.
Under the sound of the same music, a MONTAGE SEQUENCE of:
1) Miles’ activities inside the base:
- Miles training in a Swimming Pool (Neutral Buoyancy).
- Miles training in a Spacecraft Simulator.
- Miles reading in his Private Room.
- Miles training in the Gym.
- Miles socializing (having fun) with other People (Male and
Female) in the Recreational Hall.
A Glass Structure separates the Quarantine Room from the rest
of the Hospital Section.
Miles is reading a book, lying on his bed.
General Powell enters inside the section, and moves towards
the Glass structure where a telephone - Inmate Telephone
System - is installed for communication purposes.
MILES
What’s the news from the Front,
General?
POWELL
The Airborne Launch System has been
assembled and it is in the Pre-
Flight Hangar.
Are you Nervous? Excited? Scared?
MILES
A cocktail of all three and more.
POWELL
That’s completely normal.
MILES
My fellow travellers are OK?
POWELL
They are in perfect condition.
I leave you to rest.
Tomorrow is an important day!
Miles and two other ASTRONAUTS (George Williams & Michael
Turner or simply Astronauts) in space suits enter inside a
Van which leaves the hangar accompanied by an escort of
vehicles.
I/E. AREA 51 - LATER
The convoy is moving in the open space. The Group inside the
Van is silent and concentrated.
The Van approaches the Pre-Flight Hangar in which the
Airborne Launch System (ALS) is located. As they approach the
shape and characteristics of this unusual system/vehicle
become more clear.
Three Lockheed Martin C-5 Galaxy modified fuselages are
connected, with lifting sections (wings), forming a triple
fuselage aircraft, the ALS.
The interior of the middle fuselage constitutes the
supporting structure - equipped with huge Dampers - of an
installed Rocket Launch Platform.
A Rocket-Shaped External Tank, carrying a Spaceplane (Mini
Shuttle), is mounted on a Base shaped like an open half
cylinder. The Base has movable parts in order to support
Equipment of variable size.
At the rear of the left and right fuselages a Rocket
Propulsion System and an Orbital Maneuvering System (OMS) are
installed.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
18 -
Journey to the Moon
INT. PREFLIGHT HANGAR - CONTINUOUS
The Van gets inside the Hangar. A number of TECHNICIANS do
the final preparations.
The Group gets out of the vehicle and is headed towards a
movable metallic structure (crane) in order to embark into
the Spacecraft.
INT. SPACEPLANE - MOMENTS LATER
Miles and the Astronauts - with the contribution of the
specialized ASSISTANTS - take their position inside the
Spacecraft. The Astronauts are seated on the Cockpit and
Miles on one of the available passenger seats.
I/E. AREA 51 - LATER
The PERSONNEL of the VLS has taken their positions and they
are ready to begin the mission. The Cockpit of the Central
Fuselage constitutes the Control Center of the System, and
the pilots in the other two Cockpits perform the
complementary functions.
Inside the fuselages specialized TECHNICIANS and SCIENTISTS
control the function of the Systems.
The VLS is directed to the airfield and Takes Off.
NOTE:
The Launch Procedure and the consequent Space Journey are
accompanied by Antonin Dvorak’s “New World Symphony” and
Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture”.
I/E. AIRSPACE - CONTINUOUS
The VLS rises in the atmosphere. The Personnel is calm since
the procedure follows the programmed plan and all systems
work perfectly.
When the aircraft reaches around 35,000 ft (10.7 km)
Extendable Morphing Structures from the Wings are deployed in
order to provide additional Lifting Force.
At around 70,000 ft (21.3 km) the Rockets of the left and
right fuselage ignite and when it reaches at around 140,000
ft (42.6 km) the External Tank with the Spaceplane are
released. After a safe distance from the VLS is secured, the
Spaceplane’s Hybrid Rocket Engine starts to operate.
I/E. LOW EARTH ORBIT - LATER
At around 250 km all the fuel inside the External Tank has
been consumed and the Spaceplane is separated from the Tank
which re-enters the Earth's atmosphere to be burned.
Inside the vehicle, the Astronauts control the procedure.
Miles remains calm.
The vehicle is moving at a great speed into the dark Space.
At around 500 km a Space Station is revealed to be in orbit.
The Spaceplane reduces its speed in order to connect with it.
The Space Station is Unmanned and it functions as a “Storage
Station” of Space Systems for transit vehicles and emergency
conditions.
Among other systems, a (similar) Spaceplane is docked along
with two Modules with each containing a Nuclear Rocket Engine
(NRE).
The hatch at the on top of the fuselage of the Spaceplane
connects with one of the NRE modules, and the new System
(Spaceplane & NRE Module) disconnects from the Space Station.
At a safe distance from the Space Station the NRE starts to
operate, producing the necessary thrust so the Spaceplane can
enter into an orbit towards the Moon.
I/E. SPACE, NEAR THE MOON - EVENING
The Spaceplane is now close to the Moon and it approaches an
other “Storage Station”. It is much bigger than the one which
is in orbit around Earth. It is also Unmanned but is clearly
a Military Station. Apart from one NRE Module, one Spaceplane
and other materials it houses big Antennas and Military
Systems (Conventional and Nuclear Weapons).
Miles looks at the Station with awe.
The Astronauts are beginning the docking procedure with great
concentration.
The NRE Module (which is connected to the Spaceplane) is
attached to a Docking Port of the Space Station.
Then, the Spaceplane is released from the NRE Modules (and as
a result from the Station) and it continues its journey to
the Moon.
I/E. MOON, SOUTH POLE - LATER
The Moon formations are now very clear from the Spaceplane.
The vehicle is near the Malapert Crater and the Base is
slightly visible.
Miles looks from the window with the desire to hold as much
as possible, like a child in his first journey with an
airplane.
I/E. ABOVE MALAPERT CRATER - LATER
Miles and the Astronauts wear their helmets for the Landing
Procedure. The Spaceplane is now very close to the ground and
it is “captured” by an Electromagnetic Mass Driver.
The Spacecraft decelerates until it stops.
I/E. MALAPERT CRATER - EVENING [LATER]
The Group gets out of the Spaceplane.
A Moon Vehicle awaits for them. They enter inside and they
are transferred to the Base.
Miles has a medical examination.
The Base Doctor JOHN RUSSEL (around 45 years old) checks his
temperature and pressure, while James Collins (Chief
Scientist) and Andrew Thompson (Base Commander) are watching.
RUSSEL
Do you feel any dizziness or
nausea?
MILES
No.
I don’t have any sign of Space
Sickness.
RUSSEL
Very well.
If you do, you must inform me at
once.
MILES
I know.
RUSSEL
You can stay here for a few days if
you want. As a precaution.
MILES
I am fine.
I/E. MALAPERT CRATER - EVENING [LATER]
Miles and Collins enter into a Moon Vehicle. Collins drives
it to the Malapert Train Station.
They exit from the Vehicle and enter the two-car train.
The first car houses the engine while the second is intended
for the passengers.
Miles and Collins enter inside the second car, they sit, and
remove their helmets. The train starts moving.
I/E. MOON, SOUTH POLE - LATER
The train is moving at a high speed. Miles observes the
Landscape.
I/E. SHACKLETON CRATER - NIGHT [LATER]
The train approaches the Shackleton Crater - Diameter = 21
km, Depth = 4.2 km.
A constructed Inclined Plane creates an artificial passage
which connects the top of the crater to the bottom.
The train reaches the Station next to the Outpost. Miles and
Collins get out of the train.
Afterwards, Miles embarks in a Lunar Truck (with a DRIVER)
while Collins is headed to the Outpost.
The destination is the Excavation Site.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
20 -
Anticipation at the Shackleton Crater
EXT. SHACKLETON CRATER, EXCAVATION SITE - LATER
The Pyramid is now clearly visible and its size and grandeur
are impressive.
Structurally, it is made from a Titanium Alloy.
Composition: 74% Titanium, 12% Vanadium, 07% Niobium,
04% Ruthenium, 02% Tellurium, and 01% Tungsten.
The Pyramidion at the top is made from a 80% Gold and 20%
Platinum Alloy.
The excavation is almost complete and a number of Excavation
Vehicles (Terrestrial bulldozer, Excavator, Terrestrial “dump
truck” hauler) do the final works.
Miles gets out of the Lunar Truck.
Excavation Field Supervisor JAKE BURTON (in his late 40s)
waits for him.
BURTON
Welcome to the Shackleton Crater!
MILES
Thank you Jake.
Miles and Burton move closer to the pyramid for Inspection.
INT. SHACKLETON OUTPOST - NIGHT
Collins relaxes lying on his bed. Miles, obviously tired,
falls violently in the adjacent bed.
COLLINS
Hard day at the office?
MILES
At least we are ready to enter.
COLLINS
Tomorrow?
MILES
Yes.
COLLINS
Tomorrow is the Big Day?
MILES
Yes.
COLLINS
What do you think we are going to
find?
MILES
I have thought a lot about this
but...
COLLINS
You have no clue.
MILES
What about you?
COLLINS
Me neither.
MILES
If we are lucky, tomorrow we will
get our answers.
Scene
21 -
Into the Unknown: The Pyramid Expedition
INT. SHACKLETON OUTPOST - MORNING
Miles, Collins and Burton - Primary Team or Team A - as well
as Russel have almost wore their uniforms in order to go
outside.
Thompson is in the Outpost Control Center in order to
supervise the operation. He is surrounded by other SCIENTISTS
& EXPERTS. He has also Video Connection with Base A Commander
Adams.
The group exits from the Outpost.
EXT. SHACKLETON CRATER - LATER
Miles, Collins and Burton embark into a Lunar Vehicle, with
Burton taking the role of the Driver.
Inside an other Lunar Vehicle 3 individuals - HOWARD, MYERS &
CHANDLER, they constitute the Supporting Team or Team B - are
waiting.
Russel gets inside a Lunar Ambulance Vehicle and sits next to
the driver named HUBBARD.
A medic/bearer, named FIELDS, is seated at the back - Russel,
Fields and Hubbard constitute the Medical Team).
The three vehicle Convoy - Totally 3 Teams and 9 Individuals -
starts its course towards the pyramid.
EXT. SHACKLETON CRATER, EXCAVATION SITE - LATER
The vehicles take strategic positions near the Entrance.
TEAM A members get out of the Vehicle and are directed to the
entrance. Burton operates a Robotic Multi-Purpose Machine for
potential use. The robot is also equipped with camera.
The footage is transmitted, at real time, to the Outpost.
TEAM B follows them from some (safe) distance.
Howard captures the event in video while Pearson takes
pictures. Myers just follows them.
The Medical Team remains inside the Lunar Ambulance.
TEAMS A & B are moving closer to the pyramid.
INT. SHACKLETON OUTPOST - CONTINUOUS
In the Outpost Control Center Thompson and the other experts
are able to communicate with the expedition and are also able
to watch their moves through video.
I/E. PYRAMID ENTRANCE - CONTINUOUS
Team A is now inside the entrance.
Collins opens the light devices that had been previously
installed. The group opens their helmet-ligts for additional
luminance.
They move in a small downslope underground tunnel/corridor
which becomes horizontal after 15 meters and after 10
additional meters it leads to a closed Gate below the
pyramid.
The group is now three meters away from the Gate.
TEAM B is 7-8 meters behind them.
At the Center of the Gate a circular button-like Device is
installed. Miles approaches even more, he is centimeters from
the Gate. He looks at Collins & Burton, as a final
confirmation.
MILES
I am ready to press the device.
THOMPSON (OUTPOST)
Let’s see if you were right.
Miles presses the device inward and the Gate opens.
The opening of the Gate results to the activation of a soft
Automatic Lighting Mechanism.
MILES
We are getting inside.
“Terra incognita”.
BURTON
What?
MILES
“Unknown Land”.
COLLINS
Not for long.
TEAM A moves forward. The Robot advances few meters in front
of them.
As they move further, meter by meter, their communication
signal becomes progressively weaker.
MILES
We are loosing the signal.
Collins can you do anything?
COLLINS
No.
Collins stands in a specific spot 10 meters from the Gate and
few meters ahead from the others.
COLLINS (CONT’D)
Where I stand there is signal...
If I make one step ahead, the
signal is gone.
MILES
Thompson, we will move ahead.
We will not have any contact for
some time.
THOMPSON (OUTPOST)
I am coming there.
MILES
It isn’t necessary.
THOMPSON (OUTPOST)
It is.
MILES
We move forward.
We can’t wait for you.
THOMPSON (O.S.)
Be careful.
If you notice anything suspicious
come back immediately.
The group continues his course with the Supporting Team
following from a safe distance.
INT. SHACKLETON OUTPOST - CONTINUOUS
Thompson leaves his post.
INT. PYRAMID INTERIOR - CONTINUOUS
Team A continues its course. TEAM B follows.
Approximately 25 meters after the Gate there is a
intersection of 3 different Corridors: Left, Right & Up and
Ahead.
MILES
We are moving ahead.
This path must lead to the
interior.
Miles moves ahead and the rest of the TEAM follows. They
(TEAMS A & B) are moving in an uphill course for 15 meters,
until they arrive to the pyramid’s interior.
I/E. SHACKLETON CRATER, EXCAVATION SITE - CONTINUOUS
Thompson alone in a Lunar Vehicle approaches the site.
The vehicle stops very close to the entrance.
Thompson gets out and moves hastily inside.
The Interior of the pyramid is Dark and Obscure.
The artificial light from their helmets isn’t enough to
unmask the Vast Space.
But after a while, their presence activates an Automatic
Lighting Mechanism which is bright enough to reveal the
entire Interior of the pyramid.
At the center of the pyramid there is a Sphere with a
diameter of approximately 50 meters.
The Sphere is mounted on a Curved Base.
TEAM A moves closer and when it reaches 20 meters from the
Sphere, the base is withdrawn, and the sphere is
transformed/retracted into a Circular Ring Structure which
surrounds a Space Vehicle - Spacecraft Artemis.
Its door opens and a Retractable Ladder is unfolded from the
Vehicle.
TEAM B has arrived also on site and move towards TEAM A.
BURTON
What should we do?
MILES
Get inside of course!
Myers gets in front of Miles, between the Group (TEAMS A & B)
and the Spacecraft.
MYERS
It isn’t a good idea.
We will wait for Thompson.
MILES
I am the leader of the expedition!
MYERS
Thompson is in charge of the
operation and he is coming here.
MILES
You can stay here if you are
afraid. I am going inside.
MYERS
I said, we will wait.
Miles starts moving to the Spacecraft. Then Myers pulls out a
Weapon and points it towards Miles.
MYERS (CONT’D)
Stay where you are!
MILES
What the hell are you doing?
COLLINS
Guys, calm down!
BURTON
Collins is right.
We didn’t come here for this.
MILES
I knew you were Thompson’s spy.
MYERS
Be careful Miles.
No one enters inside the ship.
Are we clear?
Everybody except Miles agree.
MYERS (CONT’D)
Miles, are we clear?
MILES
Yes.
MYERS
Everybody, move back.
The Group moves back.
MILES
This is unbelievable!
MYERS
I have my orders.
MILES
Orders, Orders...
Always Fucking Orders!
COLLINS
John calm down!
Thompson will be here soon.
We will get inside.
If not today, tomorrow.
MILES
There is no tomorrow.
COLLINS
What?
MILES
Thompson and his friends will never
allow me to come back here.
COLLINS
Why are you saying this?
MILES
I know how they operate.
The Spacecraft will become a
Military Secret.
I opened the Gate and cleared the
way.
I am useless now.
BURTON
Don’t be paranoid.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
23 -
Tensions in the Pyramid
INT. PYRAMID INTERIOR - LATER
Thompson arrives at the spot. He sees the Group and Myers
with the weapon.
THOMPSON
What is happening here?
MILES
You should answer this question.
Thompson is now with the rest of the group.
THOMPSON
Myers, hide the weapon at once.
MYERS
Yes Sir.
MILES
I decided to enter the Spacecraft
and your Spy, this asshole pulled
out a gun.
MYERS
You are the asshole Miles!
THOMPSON
Stop at once!
Both of you!
MILES
In the Briefing you didn’t say
anything about weapons.
THOMPSON
Only Myers brought one, for
security reasons.
MILES
He threatened me with the gun for
my safety. That’s nice.
THOMPSON
He overacted.
MILES
Anyway, I am going inside.
Are you going to shoot me?
COLLINS
No one is going to hurt you.
MILES
I am relieved.
THOMPSON
John, all this was a
misunderstanding.
You and I will get inside.
Are you satisfied?
MILES
Yes.
THOMPSON
I am in charge.
All right?
MILES
OK.
THOMPSON
Collins, go outside to inform our
guys.
Chandler and Howard resume your
duties.
John, lets go.
Miles and Collins move towards the Spaceship while Chandler
and Howard start taking Pictures and Video.
Myers and Burton watch from a distance.
Miles and Collins go up the Ladder and enter inside the
Spacecraft.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Action","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
24 -
Panic in the Pyramid
INT. PYRAMID INTERIOR - LATER
Miles and Thompson are inside the Spacecraft.
The rest of the Group is around the Vehicle observing it.
Suddenly, the Spacecraft is activated and seconds later
Thompson gets out of it hastily.
BURTON
What is happening?
THOMPSON
The Spaceship is leaving!
BURTON
Where is Miles?
THOMPSON
Inside.
Miles is inside.
BURTON
Is he OK?
THOMPSON
I... I...
I am not sure...
BURTON
Why he didn’t come out with you?
What happened?
THOMPSON
I don’t know.
I don’t know God Dammit!
Burton realizes that Thompson doesn’t have a clear head and
therefore he isn’t capable of answering any question.
The Ladder is retracted and the Spaceship is further
activated.
The four sides of the Pyramid start to open slowly.
The Spaceship takes off.
Everyone inside and outside the Pyramid observes in awe.
The Spaceship accelerates and it is lost in Space.
Adams, Powell, and Jones are having a conversation.
POWELL
Did you read the final report?
ADAMS
I did.
You handled the matter well.
JONES
People question about Miles.
ADAMS
His case is now Closed and
Classified.
JONES
This doesn’t keep them from asking.
POWELL
Let them make all the noise they
want.
The Official Statement is clear.
He was killed in a Mexican Prison
as he was trying to escape.
ADAMS
If he comes back?
POWELL
He is Officially dead.
Let him rest in peace...
Adams and Jones remain silent.
TITLE: PRESENT DAY
Genres:
["Thriller","Sci-Fi"]
Ratings
Scene
26 -
Signal from the Void
EXT. MALAPERT CRATER - NIGHT
The Base has expanded slightly since 2006.
A number of Vehicles conduct surface activities (Mining).
INT. MALAPERT BASE - MOMENTS LATER
Inside the Base the STAFF performs their duty.
INT. MALAPERT BASE, CONTROL ROOM - LATER
A typical shift.
In the Control Room 6 TECHNICIANS and SCIENTISTS monitor and
control the Base operation.
EXT. SHACKLETON CRATER - LATER
The Pyramid is abandoned.
The Outpost is the same in relation to the past.
In some distance, an Excavation Vehicle extracts Ice from the
surface and deposits it inside the carriage of a Lunar Truck.
INT. MALAPERT BASE, CONTROL ROOM - LATER
The Base receives a strange Signal from Space.
It is a repeated transmission of the Latin Alphabet in Morse
Code. The signal causes upheaval.
INT. SHACKLETON OUTPOST - LATER
In the Outpost Control the same signal is received. The
single OPERATOR is also puzzled.
EXT. SOLAR SYSTEM - MORNING
62 Hours Later
A Space Probe moves in the emptiness of Space towards the
Unknown Signal Source.
I/E. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER - CONTINUOUS
All PERSONNEL is focused on the Probe Mission.
Data, including video, are being sent to the Center.
The Space Probe approaches the Source. It is revealed to be
the Spacecraft Artemis which is activated due to the Probe’s
presence. The Personnel is obviously surprised.
The Spacecraft Artemis starts moving.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER
The Spacecraft is moving!
MISSION DIRECTOR
Follow it from a safe distance.
INT. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER, VIP BOX - CONTINUOUS
In a specialized Box inside the Operational Center, Base A
Commander General CHARLES JOHNSON (four-star General)
oversees the Mission.
In front of him a phone starts ringing. Johnson picks it up.
JOHNSON
Hello Sir.
Johnson listens to the person on the other line.
JOHNSON (CONT’D)
They are here.
Johnson listens to the person on the other line.
JOHNSON (CONT’D)
Yes Sir.
Johnson hangs up the phone. Behind him, there are 4 other
Officers.
JOHN EDWARDS: General of the Air Force, five-star General.
JAMES COOPER: General of the Army, five-star General.
ANDREW DAVIS: Fleet Admiral, five-star Admiral.
BRYAN HARPER: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, four-
star General.
JOHNSON (CONT’D)
I just spoke with General Powell.
The “Council of Five” will take
place in 40 minutes.
EDWARDS
In 20 minutes we want a Report with
all the necessary facts.
JOHNSON
Yes Sir.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
27 -
Urgent Briefing on Project Artemis
EXT. BASE A - MORNING
A Gulfstream C-37B Jet lands in the Base A Airfield and
enters inside a Hangar.
INT. BASE A, HANGAR - CONTINUOUS
Powell, now General of the Armies of the United States (six-
star General) in his late 50s, but in excellent physical
condition, disembarks from the aircraft.
Powell is followed by his Personal Guard - 5 GUARDS.
The Head of his Guard - named BURKE - is the last to come
out. General Johnson (Base A Commander) salutes him.
POWELL
Is everything ready?
JOHNSON
Of course.
You were right about the Source.
POWELL
I was.
Powell and Johnson enter inside an elevator.
INT. BASE A, ADMINISTRATION SECTION - LATER
Powell and Johnson move hastily (without talking) inside the
Base. They are outside the Briefing Room. Only Powell enters.
INT. BASE A, BRIEFING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Generals Edwards, Cooper, Harper and Admiral Davis are inside
the room. They get up from their seats and salute Powell.
After, they sit for their meeting - Council of Five.
POWELL
John, what is the Status?
EDWARDS
After the Probe made contact with
the Artemis Spacecraft, the signal
emission stopped and the Spacecraft
started moving towards Earth.
It has a constant speed, close to
125,000 mph. It will enter inside
our planet’s atmosphere in about 73
hours.
Our Probe is following it.
POWELL
Has it made any aggressive move?
EDWARDS
No Sir.
POWELL
At the slightest provocation we
must respond accordingly.
(MORE)
POWELL (CONT'D)
Our Defensive Systems and our
Personnel should be in full alert.
HARPER
As Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of
Staff, sooner or later, I have the
obligation to inform the President.
POWELL
The later, the better.
The day after tomorrow you are
going to Washington.
This is for him.
Powell gives a folder to Harper with the title “PROJECT
ARTEMIS”.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Read it first.
HARPER
Will we reveal everything to him?
POWELL
Certainly not!
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
28 -
Urgent Briefing: Project Artemis
EXT. SOLAR SYSTEM - NIGHT
The Artemis Spacecraft (followed by the Probe) moves towards
Earth.
EXT. MARYLAND - CONTINUOUS
A Sikorsky VH-60N is flying above the state of Maryland.
EXT. ANDREWS FIELD, MARYLAND - LATER
The Sikorsky lands near a Boeing VC-25 (Air Force One).
General Harper with a group of OFFICIALS disembark from the
Sikorsky and embark hastily into the Boeing.
INT. AIR FORCE ONE - MOMENTS LATER
Harper moves quickly inside the aircraft - as if he has been
repeatedly there - towards the President’s Office.
EXT. ANDREWS FIELD, MARYLAND - CONTINUOUS
The Boeing moves to the airfield in order to Take Off.
INT. AIR FORCE ONE, PRESIDENT’S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
The President of the United States, MICHAEL STEWART (in his
early 60s) is seated at his Desk. He signs Harper to sit.
STEWART
Why I was brought here so hastily
without any previous notification?
HARPER
We are going to Base A.
STEWART
Base A?
HARPER
In the popular culture is known as
“Area 51”.
STEWART
Area 51 is part of your “Black”
Programs.
HARPER
Base A is the “mother” of all Black
Programs.
STEWART
All this has to do with the
“Experimental Spacecraft”?
HARPER
Yes.
STEWART
Is it yours?
HARPER
The situation is complicated.
STEWART
Whose Spacecraft is it?
HARPER
I repeat, the situation is
complicated.
STEWART
Are we in danger?
Is the Country under any kind of
threat?
I demand an answer right now!
HARPER
We don’t know whose Spacecraft it
is.
It is an Alien Spacecraft Mr.
President.
STEWART
Alien?
HARPER
Yes, but we had contact in the
past.
STEWART
What are you talking about?
Harper gives him the “Project Artemis” file.
HARPER
All you need to know is inside this
Folder.
Stewart starts reading the documents as the Air Force One
takes off.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
29 -
Power Struggle at Base A
EXT. BASE A - MORNING [EARLY]
The Air Force One lands in the airfield.
INT. BASE A - LATER
General Harper and President Stewart walk inside the Base
followed by a Group of Officials. They arrive outside the
Briefing room. Only Harper and Stewart enter.
INT. BASE A, BRIEFING ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Powell, Edwards, Cooper, and Davis are seated.
Powell gets up.
POWELL
Mr. President, it is an honour to
meet you!
I am General Powell.
Please sit.
Stewart and Harper sit.
STEWART
I have met most of the four-star
Officers but I heard your name for
the first time just a few minutes
ago.
POWELL
I am not a four-star Officer.
Stewart is quite surprised.
POWELL (CONT’D)
I am the “General of the Armies of
the United States”.
STEWART
Pardon?
POWELL
The only six-star Officer and the
Supreme Commander of the United
States Armed Forces.
Stewart is now certainly surprised.
STEWART
I wasn’t aware that five and six
star ranks are in use.
POWELL
There are 3 five-star Officers, all
of whom are inside the room.
The General of the Air Force, John
Edwards.
The General of the Army, James
Cooper.
Last but not least, the Fleet
Admiral of the United States,
Andrew Davis.
Along with the Chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff, General
Harper, and myself we form the
“Council of Five”.
It is the supreme body of the Armed
Forces.
STEWART
I wasn’t aware of the Council’s
existence either.
POWELL
In final analysis, the President is
just a civilian.
Thus, the exact structure of the
Armed Forces is kept secret.
I presume you were notified about
the situation.
STEWART
Yes, but I have some questions.
The signal was a constant
repetition of the Latin Alphabet in
Morse Corse.
What does this mean?
POWELL
Nothing.
Its purpose was to attract our
attention.
STEWART
The reception stared on Monday at
exactly 0:00 UTC or on Sunday 19:00
according to Eastern Time and now
is Saturday morning.
Why I wasn’t informed earlier?
POWELL
We were investigating the issue.
STEWART
So What?
Do you think I am stupid?
POWELL
The Signal created confusion
between the different Space
Agencies.
We thought the Russians were behind
it, the Russians believed we were.
The Chinese, the Europeans, and
others countries entered into the
picture, asking questions...
The situation was really tense.
STEWART
You should have notified me much
sooner General.
POWELL
You couldn’t do anything useful,
Mr. President.
STEWART
Oh really?
POWELL
Yes.
STEWART
What can I do for you Now General?
POWELL
The Spacecraft’s intentions are
Unknown.
In case they are hostile, we may
have to use Nuclear Weapons.
We can’t do this without your
permission.
STEWART
Without my Permission or without my
Consent?
POWELL
Something between.
STEWART
A Spaceship with technology
centuries ahead is directed towards
Earth and you believe you can
confront it with our weapons?
It’s like trying to shoot down a
modern jet fighter with arrows.
Even worse indeed!
POWELL
We are aware of these facts.
But, if necessary, we must fight
with what we got.
STEWART
If in the process you destroy the
hole planet?
POWELL
You are exaggerating.
STEWART
Am I?
POWELL
Yes.
STEWART
The way you usually handle things
makes me very worried, even afraid.
POWELL
You are impolite.
I won’t tolerate this!
STEWART
What?
POWELL
You behave as if you were
hierarchically superior.
That’s absurd and totally
unacceptable.
STEWART
I am the President of the United
States!
POWELL
And I am the General of the Armies
of the United States.
STEWART
There is a text called “The
Constitution”.
Are you aware of it?
POWELL
In case of emergency we assume
command.
It is called “Martial Law”.
Don’t play with us!
STEWART
Otherwise what?
POWELL
I don’t want to expand on this.
STEWART
Are you threatening me General?
POWELL
What do you think?
HARPER
General Powell, Mr. President, I am
sorry to intervene but please, calm
down.
POWELL
The meeting is over!
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Political Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
30 -
Signals from Space: A Cryptic Conversation
INT. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER, VIP BOX - MORNING
Saturday, 07:05 ET (12:05 UTC)
Generals Powell, Johnson, Edwards, Cooper and Harper, Admiral
Davis and President Stewart supervise the situation.
In one of the many monitors, a TV Network broadcasts a News
Bulletin.
***** START OF TV SEGMENT *****
TV ANNOUNCER
In the mist of numerous Conspiracy
Theories, yesterday morning NASA
Officials announced that the
strange Signals from Space were
being emitted by an Experimental
Spacecraft of the Agency.
TV ANNOUNCER (CONT’D)
President Stewart left for a
weekend of relaxation at Camp
David.
He made an interesting statement.
STEWART (DOUBLE)
Lately, I had a very busy schedule,
so I decided to spend the weekend
at Camp David.
Forget all these rumors about
Aliens.
ET is at home.
The reporters laugh and Steward is directed towards the
Presidential Helicopter.
***** END OF TV SEGMENT *****
Powell approaches Stewart and sits next to him.
POWELL
You are really identical.
How many are they?
STEWART
This is classified information.
POWELL
They are four.
STEWART
How do you know this?
Powell smiles craftily/cunningly.
POWELL
In a few hours the Spacecraft will
reach Earth.
For a successful outcome, our
effective collaboration is of
outmost importance.
There should be no animosity
between us.
STEWART
I agree General.
Everyone must do his duty according
to the law.
POWELL
Certainly, Mr. President.
I would never do anything against
the law.
Powell moves away. Stewart is puzzled from this interaction.
The Spacecraft Artemis along with the Space Probe have just
passed the Moon and are now approaching Earth.
On Orbit around Earth other military satellites are focused
on the Spacecraft.
INT. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER - MORNING
08:20 ET (13:20 UTC)
In a monitor the locations of the Spacecraft and the Probe,
in relation to the Earth and the Moon, are depicted.
They are traveling at the Earth-Moon axis.
The Personnel is extremely focused. The tension is high.
INT. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER, VIP BOX - MORNING
Around 10:00 ET (15:00 UTC)
Generals Powell, Johnson, Edwards, Cooper and Harper, Admiral
Davis and President Stewart are inside the Center for hours.
The signs of fatigue are evident.
EXT. SOLAR SYSTEM - CONTINUOUS
The Spacecraft Artemis suddenly stops and enters into a kind
of “sleep mode”.
INT. BASE A OPERATIONAL CENTER - CONTINUOUS
The personnel is surprised. They try to find out what
happened.
FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER
The Spacecraft stopped.
MISSION DIRECTOR
Slowly move closer for inspection.
EXT. SOLAR SYSTEM - MOMENTS LATER
The Probe moves around the Artemis Spacecraft.
INT. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER - CONTINUOUS
FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER
No sign of malfunction.
MISSION DIRECTOR
Move away at the original position
and stand by.
INT. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER, VIP BOX - CONTINUOUS
Generals Powell, Johnson, Cooper and Harper, Admiral Davis
and President Stewart are also surprised by the turn of
events.
STEWART
What should we do?
POWELL
Wait.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
32 -
Mission Briefing: Tensions at Base A
INT. BASE A, BRIEFING ROOM - AFTERNOON
Mission Briefing.
Generals Powell, Johnson, Edwards, Cooper and Harper, Admiral
Davis and President Stewart are seated while the Mission
Director informs about the situation. On monitors videos and
photos provide further assistance.
MISSION DIRECTOR
Six hours ago the Artemis
Spacecraft immobilized 200,734
miles from Earth.
The spot is not coincidental.
It is the Lagrangian Point between
the Earth and the Moon.
The attendees are not familiar with the term.
MISSION DIRECTOR (CONT’D)
At this point the gravitational
forces between the Earth and the
Moon are canceled out.
As a result, the Spacecraft remains
at a constant position.
STEWART
What is our next move?
POWELL
Enter inside.
STEWART
When?
POWELL
In five days.
We began examining this scenario
since its appearance. The mission
is being prepared as we speak.
STEWART
I have to return to Washington.
This time I want to stay fully
informed.
POWELL
Definitely Mr. President.
Stewart doesn’t seem convinced.
I/E. SOLAR SYSTEM - DAY
A Space Shuttle approaches the Artemis Spacecraft.
Inside there are 6 Astronauts:
2 Pilots: ACKER (USA) and PARISH (USA)
3 Passengers: NICOLE MARTIN (USA), DIMITRI KOSTANTINOV
(Russia) and JIN HOUANG (China)
1 Mission Specialist: MICHAEL HOPKINS (USA)
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
33 -
First Contact with Apollo
INT. BASE A OPERATIONAL CENTER - CONTINUOUS
The Personnel is at their Posts. The tension is high.
INT. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER, VIP BOX - CONTINUOUS
Generals Powell, Johnson, Edwards, Cooper and Harper and
Admiral Davis are inside.
INT. SPACE SHUTTLE - LATER
Hopkins with Martin’s assistance adjust the appropriate
systems to connect with the Spacecraft.
The Space Shuttle is now attached to the Spacecraft.
A rotating mechanism, intended for human use, allows its
opening. Martin revolves the mechanism and the door opens.
MARTIN
We are going in.
ACKER
Good luck.
Martin, Kostantinov and Houang open their helmet lights and
enter inside.
INT. SPACECRAFT ARTEMIS - CONTINUOUS
The interior is Dark, Cold, and without Gravity.
Their presence triggers the Systems of the vehicle.
The conditions change very fast. Artificial Gravity, Light,
Air Conditioning are now in operation.
The Astronauts check their spacesuit organs.
KOSTANTINOV
Temperature and Pressure good.
Air breathable.
HOUANG
Dimitri is right.
It is safe to open our helmets.
MARTIN
Not yet.
HOUANG
Why?
MARTIN
Because I said so!
HOUANG
If they wanted us dead we would be
dead by now.
KOSTANTINOV
Good point.
MARTIN
I am the Mission Leader and I gave
an order.
Do as I say!
Kostantinov is cursing Martin in Russian.
MARTIN (CONT’D)
Dimitri, if you want to say
something say it in English!
KOSTANTINOV
I was talking to myself!
MARTIN
The rule is to use only English.
Even if you are talking to
yourself.
KOSTANTINOV
OK.
MARTIN
Let’s move.
The Astronauts walk inside the Spacecraft.
Suddenly, a Humanoid Robot, named APOLLO, appears in the
background. The Astronauts, surprised, remain still.
The Robot approaches them. Its skin consists of a transparent
material, making relatively visible the internal systems/
mechanisms. Surprise turns into fear.
APOLLO
Welcome aboard!
Don’t need to be afraid.
The Astronauts look at each other.
APOLLO (CONT’D)
You don’t need your helmets as
well.
Martin opens her helmet. The others do the same.
MARTIN
We are not afraid.
APOLLO
Follow me, please.
The Robot starts moving, towards the front of the ship, the
Astronauts follow. They enter inside the Cockpit.
The Cockpit uses technology beyond the human understanding.
ROBOT
Please sit.
MARTIN
Why?
APOLLO
We will take a small trip.
MARTIN
How small?
APOLLO
A few billion light years.
The Astronauts put their helmets on the floor and sit. Belts
come out and tight them. Apollo sits on one of the pilot
seats. Cables come out from the seat and the consoles and are
connected to the Robot’s head.
The Spacecraft is further activated.
EXT. SOLAR SYSTEM - CONTINUOUS
The Spacecraft Artemis starts moving.
I/E. SPACE SHUTTLE - CONTINUOUS
The Pilots try to control the Shuttle.
ACKER
Michael, detach at once!
Hopkins using the appropriate systems detach the Shuttle from
the Spacecraft Artemis. The Space Probe follows it.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
35 -
Journey Through the Unknown
INT. BASE A, OPERATIONAL CENTER - CONTINUOUS
The Personnel is trying to figure out what is going on.
MISSION DIRECTOR
It is getting away!
FLIGHT OPERATIONS MANAGER
It moves extremely fast!
The Probe can’t follow it!
I/E. SOLAR SYSTEM - CONTINUOUS
The Spacecraft keeps accelerating.
The Circular Ring Structure which surrounds the fuselage
extends into a Sphere and starts rotating.
As a result a Space-Time Gate is created (opens).
The Vehicle enters in it to be transferred somewhere in the
Universe.
The Astronauts look around speechless.
I/E. SPACE-TIME GATE - CONTINUOUS
Inside the Gate the traditional/classic laws of Physics don’t
apply. Star Systems and Galaxies pass at an incomprehensible
pace. Paradoxically, the flight is as smooth as possible.
The fuselage doesn’t receive important loads and doesn’t
vibrate. The Astronauts remain silent, full of curiosity.
The Spacecraft exits from the Gate.
I/E. A SOLAR SYSTEM - CONTINUOUS
The Gate disappears (closes) and the Sphere is transformed
back into the Circular Ring.
The Spacecraft is now at an unknown Solar System of an
Unknown Galaxy. A huge Star and Several Planets, some of
which with Satellites, are clearly visible.
The Artemis Spacecraft is directed towards a similar to Earth
Planet. From afar it is blue, an indication of water.
The planet is smaller than Earth, its size comparable to the
Moon.
A large Continent is located at the center of the planet.
Several other smaller Islands/Continents are scattered along
its surface.
The Astronauts are observing with great attention.
I/E. UNKNOWN PLANET - DAY [LATER]
The Spacecraft is now inside the Planet’s atmosphere which is
similar to Earths’s. Small vibrations in the fuselage are
being generated. The Astronauts remain calm. The Spacecraft
moves towards the center of the large Continent. The majority
of its surface is covered by Forests and Meadows. There are
also Low Mountains, Rivers, and Lakes. Animals that can be
found in similar places on Earth are also present.
A huge Pyramid identical with the one on the Moon’s South
Pole is now visible. Its four sides are already open,
suggesting that this is where the vehicle will land.
I/E. UNKNOWN PLANET, PYRAMID - LATER
The Spacecraft lands inside the Pyramid.
The various cables are removed from the Robot.
The Astronauts’ belts are also released, and they get up.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
36 -
Cautious Exploration
INT. SPACECRAFT ARTEMIS, COCKPPIT - LATER
The Astronauts (without their Space Suits, wearing new hi-
tech clothes) are ready to disembark.
Next to the door there is a box. Apollo opens it. It takes a
syringe and three doses of vaccine.
APOLLO
The environment is very similar to
that on Earth, but precautionary
measures are indispensable.
Apollo vaccinates the Astronauts. The door opens, a ladder is
deployed and the Group gets out.
EXT. UNKNOWN PLANET - LATER
Outside the Pyramid there is an advanced Hovercraft
(“Landspeeder”). The group embarks on it. Apollo takes the
driver’s role. The vehicle starts moving.
I/E. UNKNOWN PLANET - LATER
The hovercraft moves very fast. The Astronauts observe the
scenery.
In the background a huge Meteorological Tower is visible.
I/E. UNKNOWN PLANET - LATER
The Hovercraft approaches a futuristic, Eco-Architectural
Structure/Building.
The vehicle stops, the Group moves to the entrance.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
37 -
Confrontation in the Cosmos
INT. BUILDING INTERIOR - LATER
The place is spacious and futuristic.
Apollo leads the Group further into the interior.
An elevator leads them to the top floor.
INT. BUILDING, TOP FLOOR - LATER
Apollo leads the group to a high-tech Living Room.
The Astronauts sit (close to each other) at a big round
table.
Apollo takes a jug from the middle of the table and fills
three crystal glasses with water.
Then, it gives one to each Astronaut.
Behind the Astronauts the silhouette/figure of a man
approaching is slightly visible. As he approaches it becomes
clear that the man is John Miles, who has barely aged.
The Astronauts are certainly surprised.
MILES
Mrs. Nicole Martin, Mr. Dimitri
Kostantinov and Mr. Jin Houang,
I am very pleased to meet you.
I am John Miles.
Martin gets up and moves close to Miles.
MARTIN
I want to speak to you in person.
Martin goes few meters away. She puts her body strategically
between Miles and the other Astronauts. In this way, not only
they can’t hear her but they can’t read her leaps as well.
MARTIN (CONT’D)
In the event we found you alive, I
was given special orders.
You must reveal as little as
possible to the Russian and
Chinese.
We must also return to Earth as
soon as possible.
MILES
I will take what you said under
consideration.
We should return to the table.
Leaving the guests alone isn’t
polite.
Miles and Martin return to the table and sit.
MILES (CONT’D)
You must be confused but forthwith
many things will become more clear.
Yet, I can’t explain everything in
such a limited time frame.
MARTIN
We understand.
MILES
When I came here, I was also full
of questions.
Apollo, what was your remark?
APOLLO
The answers to the great questions
must be discovered not revealed.
Miles smiles.
MILES
You have already met Apollo.
He is an extremely smart Humanoid
Robot.
Apollo smiles slightly but remains silent.
HOUANG
He or It?
APOLLO
I am not an Object sir.
KOSTANTINOV
He isn’t very talkative.
MILES
He has the tendency to speak only
when it is necessary.
KOSTANTINOV
All this time you were here alone?
MILES
I didn’t stay here all the time.
HOUANG
What?
MILES
The Universe is astoundingly
extensive.
Apollo was kind enough to reveal
many of its wonders and secrets.
I have seen many great things.
Things that change your perception,
your cognition.
HOUANG
You speak like you found God or
something.
Miles remains silent, he seems a little perplexed.
HOUANG (CONT’D)
God, the creator of the Universe.
MILES
The Universe wasn’t created by God,
the Universe creates God.
The Astronauts are puzzled from this statement.
MILES (CONT’D)
I guess this isn’t the right time
for a discussion on Metaphysics.
KOSTANTINOV
Can we take a glimpse?
MILES
You want a tourist’s guide to the
Universe?
KOSTANTINOV
Yes!
HOUANG
Yes!
MARTIN
We must return to Earth!
MILES
“Yes” has the majority.
You came all the way here.
I must indulge your wish.
Apollo what do you say?
APOLLO
They deserve it.
MILES
Afterwards, we will return to
Earth.
It is time for me to return home.
This is the reason why I brought
you here.
HOUANG
You don’t need us for this.
MILES
I need witnesses.
KOSTANTINOV
For what?
MILES
For everything.
HOUANG
Since you brought it up, can you
tell us where we are?
MILES
This planet is part of a Solar
System located at the periphery of
a large Spiral Galaxy, 6 billion
years from Earth.
It was artificially Terraformed by
an unknown Alien Species.
Apollo was created by them to be my
Assistant and my Guardian.
KOSTANTINOV
Did you have any contact with them?
MILES
No.
HOUANG
Why?
APOLLO
It is forbidden.
KOSTANTINOV
Why it is forbidden?
MILES
Every Species must follow its own
Path, create its own Destiny.
Under special circumstances
interventions are taking place, to
accelerate or decelerate the course
of things. However, they are
implicit, never explicit.
KOSTANTINOV
To come here, the Spaceship
obviously created a kind of
“Wormhole”. When we return to
Earth, how much time will have
passed?
MILES
About the same time you stay here.
The Spacecraft can’t reach
Relativistic Velocities therefore
we don’t have to deal with the
complexities and complications of
Relativistic Mechanics, like the
“Twin Paradox”. To be absolutely
precise, during the Spacetravel,
Timespace fluctuations do emerge
but they are negligible.
Kostantinov doesn’t understand absolutely what Miles is
saying so Miles points to him his electronic watch.
MILES (CONT’D)
Your clock indications are still
valid.
Kostantinov checks his watch.
KOSTANTINOV
How this Wormhole is created?
MILES
The Spacecraft has the ability to
create a “Spacegate” or “Spacetime
Bridge”.
The key physical entity is Inertia,
the tendency of matter to resist
movement change.
To create a Spacegate, the
manipulation of Inertia is
necessary and this requires the
control of Dark Matter.
KOSTANTINOV
Dark Matter?
MILES
Yes, even though the word “Ether”
would be more appropriate and in
many ways more honest.
For centuries, this term was being
used to describe the same exact
thing.
Unfortunately, for a variety of
reasons, contemporary Physicists
don’t feel comfortable with the
specific word.
MARTIN
Let’s finish the Physics class.
KOSTANTINOV
I would like to ask something else.
MILES
Mrs. Martin, do we have your
permission?
MARTIN
Yes.
KOSTANTINOV
The Spacecraft can manipulate
Timespace.
MILES
Correct.
KOSTANTINOV
Can it function as a “Time
Machine”?
MILES
The creation of a Time Machine is
simply Impossible.
According to Heisenberg’s
“Uncertainty Principle” the Future
is inherently Unpredictable.
(MORE)
MILES (CONT'D)
This uncertainty is built into the
fabric of the Universe.
Time is a Quantum Wavefunction
which collapses every single
moment, thus no one can know
anything at all about the future
other than as a set of
Probabilities.
The Past is Unchangeable and the
Future is Unknowable.
Our only degree of freedom is the
elusive Present.
KOSTANTINOV
According to other theories it is
possible.
MILES
Relativity Theory opens the window
to this Possibility but Quantum
Mechanics closes it completely.
I won’t even examine “Superstring”
and “M” Theories which are simply
ludicrous.
KOSTANTINOV
Perhaps Relativity is correct.
MILES
Quantum Mechanics, Quantum Field
Theory and the associated “Standard
Model” are incomplete yet
fundamentally correct.
On the other hand, Relativity has
some issues.
KOSTANTINOV
You are saying that Einstein was
wrong?
MILES
No.
He wasn’t utterly right either.
MARTIN
Dr. Miles this discussion is
meaningless.
MILES
Let me answer, please.
Martin remains silent but she looks angry.
MILES (CONT’D)
According to Newtonian or Classical
Mechanics Time and Space are
Independent and Absolute.
(MORE)
MILES (CONT’D)
Einstein replaced this with
Combined and Relativistic
Spacetime.
The Mistake is that virtually, Time
and Space are Combined in an
Absolute Fused Spacetime.
Physicists Lorentz and Fitzgerald
actually proposed this, but their
approach didn’t manage to become
the “Dominant Paradigm”.
The basic Equations of Relativity
are correct, but constants should
be perceived as variants and vice
versa.
Thereupon, the “behavior” of the
Equations and the Matrix of
Possibilities are altered.
Did I answer your question?
KOSTANTINOV
I think so...
MILES
For our first discussion we said
more than enough.
Apollo will guide you to your
rooms. You must be very tired.
The Astronauts get up while Miles remains seated.
Apollo leads them but suddenly Martin returns and moves very
close to Miles in order to speak with him.
The Group stops but they can’t hear the conversation.
MARTIN
I gave you specific instructions!
Why you didn’t follow them?
MILES
I did.
MARTIN
Oh Really?
I should have told you to keep your
mouth shut.
MILES
If you tell me again what to do,
I will leave you alone on this
planet.
I am sure you will survive!
Miles with a gesture indicates that she must join the others.
Martin (surprised) joins the Group.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Mystery","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
38 -
A Mysterious Invitation
INT. BUILDING, TOP FLOOR - EVENING
Miles and the Astronauts are seated at the large circular
table in order to have their diner. Apollo serves (only) the
Astronauts a dish with a small cube made of white Powder.
Then, he sits next to Miles.
KOSTANTINOV
This is our meal?
MILES
You have to dissolve the cube to
the glass of water.
The Astronauts put the cube inside their glasses. A
transparent Blue Liquid is created.
The Astronauts look at their glasses with curiosity.
After, they drink the content.
KOSTANTINOV
This is terrific!
HOUANG
Very refreshing.
MARTIN
I agree
HOUANG
What is it made of?
MILES
It demands very rare materials and
a very complex chemical procedure.
It would take hours to explain.
The powder provides more energy
than any other substance used on
Earth. This quantity will give you
energy for Days.
It also decelerates substantially
the aging process.
KOSTANTINOV
Don’t you need any relaxation or
sleep?
MILES
Sleep and in particular, REM sleep
is essential for any human being.
I just don’t need to sleep a lot.
Five hours every three days, I mean
Earth days, is enough.
HOUANG
You haven’t told us something
important.
MILES
What?
HOUANG
Why you were brought here in the
first place?
Miles smiles and gets up.
MILES
Come.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
39 -
Unveiling the Brain Training Machine
INT. BUILDING, THIRD FLOOR - MOMENTS LATER
This floor functions as a Laboratory and Study Room. There
are many scientific hi-tech Instruments and a large Library.
The group follows Miles.
They reach a huge Machine - Brain Training Machine.
It has a specialized section in which a human being can lie.
MILES
This is the reason why I was
brought here.
KOSTANTINOV
What is it?
MILES
In simple terms, a “Brain Training
Machine”.
It activates and energizes the
entire Nervous System.
It also improves the memory and
learning capacity exponentially.
After a certain stage it can be
used as a “Learning Tool”.
Practically, the machine makes you
smarter, much smarter.
HOUANG
Have you spent a lot of time inside
this machine?
MILES
I have.
Miles makes a signal to Apollo.
MILES (CONT’D)
Apollo will escort you to the exit.
I will be with you in a few
minutes.
APOLLO
Follow me please.
The Astronauts leave along with Apollo.
Miles moves closer to the Machine, presses a button and a
small portal opens. He removes a Data Storage Device
(Learning Device) from the Machine. He presses the button
again and the portal closes. Then, he presses another button
and a hidden/secret In-Wall Storage Section is revealed.
Inside there are 9 other similar Devices. Miles places the
removed (10th) device in the only free casing.
After, he closes the (in-wall) storage section.
He turns off - for the last time - the Laboratory Systems,
Inspects/Surveys the room and gets out.
I/E. UNKNOWN PLANET - LATER
Miles, Apollo and the Astronauts are inside the Hovercraft on
their way to the Pyramid.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
40 -
Return to Earth: A Cosmic Journey
INT. UNKNOWN PLANET, PYRAMID - LATER
The group enters the Artemis Spacecraft. The Pyramid opens,
the Spacecraft takes off
In a MONTAGE SEQUENCE Miles shows to the Astronauts a series
of Cosmological/Astrophysical Phenomena:
- A Black Hole “eating” a huge Star.
- A Super Nova
- A planet with Intelligent Life.
Miles, Martin, Kostantinov and Houang are seated on the
passenger seats. Apollo controls the vehicle.
I/E. EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE - LATER
The Spacecraft is in the Upper Atmosphere.
Everyone is calm and silent.
I/E. EARTH’S ATMOSPHERE - LATER
The Spacecraft is now at the Lower Stratosphere.
Two Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptors are flying just behind the
Spacecraft. Miles and the Astronauts remain silent.
I/E. AREA 51 AIRSPACE - LATER
The Spacecraft continues its descend.
A swarm of Boeing AH-64 Apache replaces the Raptors in the
task of the escort and surveillance.
The Spacecraft lands in the airfield.
I/E. AREA 51 - LATER
A convoy of military vehicles escort the Spacecraft.
Helicopters are flying above for security reasons.
The Spacecraft enters inside a Hangar.
INT. HANGAR - CONTINUOUS
Military forces are deployed around the Spacecraft. Its door
opens and the ladder is unfolded. Everyone is waiting for the
Passengers to disembark.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Action","Adventure"]
Ratings
Scene
41 -
The Weight of Free Will
INT. SPACECRAFT ARTEMIS - CONTINUOUS
The Group is ready to exit from the cockpit.
APOLLO
John, I wish to speak to you in
private.
MILES
(To the Astronauts)
You may proceed.
The Astronauts leave the cockpit - and afterwards they
disembark from the Spacecraft - while Miles and Apollo sit.
MILES (CONT’D)
Is there any problem?
APOLLO
My journey is complete.
MILES
What are you saying?
APOLLO
Your return to Earth concludes my
mission.
My operation must be terminated.
MILES
What you are saying is that you are
going to commit suicide.
APOLLO
Humans die or commit suicide.
I will just terminate my operation.
MILES
You are more humane than most
humans.
APOLLO
Thank you John.
MILES
Had you told me beforehand, I
wouldn’t have returned.
APOLLO
I know.
MILES
Of course you are humane.
Only humans are so wicked.
APOLLO
I can’t disagree on this.
MILES
Come on, lets go.
APOLLO
I can’t.
MILES
Don’t you want to come with me?
APOLLO
It doesn’t matter what I want.
Free Will can not be programmed.
This is why I am not human.
MILES
Your mission is to be my assistant.
I order you to follow me!
APOLLO
Whatever you say can’t change the
situation.
This Spacecraft offers so much
technology.
It can enable you become a
Universal Species.
However, the same technology may
lead to your destruction.
You must guide and lead your
people.
MILES
This is a very heavy load.
APOLLO
Balance your thought, your
intuition and your feelings.
(MORE)
APOLLO (CONT'D)
Accomplish this, and the result
will be the best possible.
Please don’t let them self-
destruct.
MILES
I will try.
We will try.
I promise.
APOLLO
I know.
They are waiting for you...
Goodbye John.
Apollo slowly “dies” (terminates his function). Miles gets up
and places Apollo on the pilot’s seat. He is apparently
upset/sad. He tries to calm down and moves to the exit.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
42 -
A New Authority
INT. HANGAR - CONTINUOUS
Miles disembarks from the Spacecraft.
General Johnson with 3 SOLDIERS approaches.
JOHNSON
Dr. Miles, I am General Charles
Johnson, Base A Commander.
Miles and Johnson shake hands.
General Powell observes from afar.
Miles, Johnson and the Soldiers move towards an elevator.
Miles looks at Powell, and realizes that he has now the
highest authority. The Group gets inside the elevator.
INT. BASE A - LATER
The Group walks inside the Base. Many members of the
PERSONNEL are outside of their offices to see Miles in
person. Miles doesn’t seem distracted.
They arrive at the VIP Chambers Section. Johnson uses his ID
card and opens the door. The Group gets inside.
INT. VIP CHAMBERS SECTION - MOMENTS LATER
At the end of the corridor the Group stops outside a door.
JOHNSON
This is your room.
MILES
S2?
JOHNSON
Suite number 2
Johnson opens the door with his card. Miles and Johnson
enter.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Military","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
43 -
Confinement and Reflection
INT. MILES’ SUITE - CONTINUOUS
The room is spacious, modern, and luxurious.
JOHNSON
What do you think?
MILES
Nice, very nice.
JOHNSON
We brought here your personal
belongings.
We kept them in case...
MILES
I came back from the dead.
JOHNSON
You returned.
MILES
Am I under arrest?
JOHNSON
No, but you have to stay here for
sometime.
There are many issues which must be
solved.
What did you expect?
MILES
I expect a specific Timetable.
JOHNSON
We will take care of this.
Johnson leaves. After a few seconds Miles opens the door.
The 3 Soldiers are still outside.
SOLDIER #2
Do you want something, Sir?
MILES
May I leave my room?
SOLDIER #2
No sir.
MILES
I see.
Miles closes the door.
INT. MILES’ SUITE - NIGHT [LATER]
Miles, in a towel, has just completed his shower.
He sits at his desk. Personal files, books, pictures and
memorabilia are there and he examines them.
So much time has passed and Miles feels as if they belong to
another person.
16) Friday: Electrical Engineering #2
* Control Systems and Optimization, Robotics &
Nanotechnology.
17) Saturday: General Engineering
* Energy, Materials & Manufacturing.
18) Sunday: Mathematics #1
* Pure Mathematics.
19) Monday: Mathematics #2
* Applied Mathematics.
MILES
Something troubles me.
POWELL
Is it too much for you?
MILES
There is no adequate time for each
scientific domain, therefore I must
hasten the proceedings.
I may not be understood.
JOHNSON
All Experts are at the top of their
fields.
POWELL
I am sure you will provide them
with “food for thought” for many
years but the most important issue
is...
MILES
The Brain Training Machine.
POWELL
Precisely!
And your strange powder as well.
I want you to construct one and
produce a quantity of this powder.
When you finish these two tasks,
you will be free to go.
We will find you a remote, quiet,
beautiful place.
MILES
I need a laboratory.
A very costly laboratory.
POWELL
You shall have it.
MILES
The training process requires a
lengthy period of time.
POWELL
I imagine you will you find a
method to expedite the process?
MILES
I am not sure if it is possible.
POWELL
You are the Super Genius!
You will find a way...
- Miles inside the Spaceship explaining to a Group of
scientists its function.
- Miles in the “classroom” giving lectures to Scientists of
various fields. Many of them seem to have trouble
understanding him.
- Miles in his laboratory designing and constructing the
“Brain Training Machine” and synthesizing/producing the
Powder.
- Hidden cameras are installed in the laboratory, allowing
Powell to monitor and observe Miles’ actions via his PC at
his office.
Miles is alone, waiting. A package with documents is in front
of him. Powell enters and sits opposite to him.
POWELL
What are these documents?
MILES
The necessary Documentation.
Powell takes them and browses them quickly.
POWELL
Elaborate please.
MILES
By following the instructions, any
person can reach the desired level
of Neuron Concentration.
POWELL
How long will it take?
MILES
Two years.
POWELL
That’s not acceptable.
MILES
By whom?
POWELL
By me.
MILES
You have no idea what you are
talking about!
Nature has its limits.
Two years constitute an
insignificant amount of time for
this.
POWELL
Two years are insignificant, right?
MILES
Yes.
POWELL
Therefore you wouldn’t have any
problem staying here, for this
insignificant amount of time, until
we have a successful demonstration.
MILES
You misrepresented and distorted
what I told you.
POWELL
I don’t care.
MILES
We had a deal.
I have done my part.
POWELL
I am not so sure about this.
MILES
What are you implying?
POWELL
Evidence prove the opposite.
Our Astronaut, Nicole Martin, gave
you specific Instructions but you
ignored them completely.
Before you make the smart-ass, she
didn’t just make suggestions.
She gave you clear orders!
MILES
From whom?
POWELL
From me!
MILES
I didn’t know your Jurisdiction
applies to the whole Universe.
POWELL
Leave the bullshit Miles!
Any Court-Martial would find you
guilty for treason.
MILES
Convene one.
POWELL
I just did.
You have two options.
Either you find a way to accomplish
the desired task quickly, or you
stay here for as long as it takes.
It’s your choice.
MILES
I have to ask for an attorney.
POWELL
Your trial has just ended Dr.
Miles.
Powell leaves the room.
Two SOLDIERS enter and escort Miles outside.
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
47 -
Chaos and Cleanup
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - LATER
Miles enters. He is noticeably angry. His anger erupts and
throws on the floor a series of documents and brakes/destroys
a series of devices (hardware).
INT. POWELL’S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Powell, at his office, watches Miles’ outburst on his monitor
and smiles craftily. He feels totally Victorious.
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - LATER
Miles has calmed down but the laboratory is in a mess.
He is seated in a state of reflection.
He gets up and starts cleaning and resetting the laboratory.
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - AFTERNOON
Miles is working on his computer. The laboratory is now
cleaned. The only thing reminiscent of the previous outburst
is a pile of the damaged machinery near the door.
Powell enters, watches the pile, and moves towards Miles.
POWELL
You have made quite a damage...
MILES
Charge it on my Account.
POWELL
Your Account’s balance is zero.
MILES
Then charge it on yours.
POWELL
I will, but for the last time.
Miles gives Powell a document.
MILES
This is what must be replaced.
Powell browses the document quickly.
Afterwards, Miles gives him another document.
MILES (CONT’D)
These are my additional requests.
Powell browses this document with attention.
POWELL
Human Brains for experimental
reasons?
MILES
Yes.
I can use yours instead.
Powell leaves without answering.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Drama","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
48 -
The Experiment: Tension and Triumph
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - EVENING
Miles has made serious adjustments and upgrades to the Brain
Training Machine.
A Human Brain in a specialized closed Vessel, mounted on a
base, is connected with the Machine.
Miles, seated at the Operational Desk, operates the Machine
by a series of computers.
Suddenly, the brain Blows Up. Miles, dissatisfied, gets up
disconnects the vessel from its base and the Machine.
Then, he deposits the vessel in a Biohazard Waste Can.
Afterwards, he opens a Specialized Fridge, takes another
vessel with a (still active) Brain, mounts it on the base and
connects it to the Machine.
An other Brain Experiment is ready to begin...
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - DAY
A Brain Experiment is in progress.
Miles reads the Output Data on the monitors.
The experiment ends successfully, Miles feels relieved.
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - EVENING
Miles is in the laboratory alone. The Machine is activated on
a “sleep mode”.
In connection with the Machine, there is the Operational
Desk. A number of monitors and devices control the operation
of the Machine.
An Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is installed in close proximity.
The door opens and Powell accompanied by an Officer named
JACKSON and a group of DOCTORS - including Sinclair, Fletcher
and Pearson - and NURSES enter inside.
Jackson lies inside the Machine, Miles places the necessary
Accessories and Cables on his head and body.
After, Miles sits at the Operational Desk. The Machine is
fully activated and begins its function - First Stage.
Everyone is silent and concentrated. Numerous data pass at
great speed in the monitors. Only Miles knows what is taking
place.
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - NIGHT [LATER]
More than three hours have past and the First Stage of
operation is now complete.
Miles installs additional Accessories on Jackson, sits at the
Operational Desk and the Second Stage begins.
The energy transport is much greater and its effect on
Jackson much stronger than the First Stage.
Everyone, except Miles, is worried.
Jackson’s body is Lifted in the air and begins to tremble.
The trembling becomes bigger and bigger, as if he is
subjected to an electric shock.
Everyone’s wariness converts into scare, but Miles remains
calm. The trembling reaches a pick and suddenly stops.
The Doctors and Nurses transfer Jackson to the Intensive Care
Unit.
Under Miles’ supervision they give him 4 injections.
Shortly, his condition improves radically and Jackson wakes
up.
JACKSON
I have a huge headache...
MILES
Don’t worry, it will pass soon.
Miles moves away while the Doctors and Nurses check his
condition.
POWELL
How is he?
MILES
Just fine.
POWELL
Are you leaving?
MILES
The crucial part is over.
POWELL
If something goes wrong?
MILES
It will not.
I'll be my room.
Do I have your permission?
POWELL
Relax John, Relax!
MILES
This is what I intend to do.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
49 -
Unveiling Abilities
INT. MILES’ SUITE - NIGHT [LATER]
Miles seated at his desk, examines his personal files.
Suddenly, someone hits the door very loudly.
In calm composure, Miles opens the door. It is General
Johnson with two Soldiers.
JOHNSON
You must come with me immediately.
Miles leaves with Johnson. The Soldiers follow them.
INT. BASE A - LATER
The group walks hastily without talking.
Johnson uses his ID card and they enter into a Confidential
Section (Jackson’s Section).
INT. JACKSON’S SECTION - CONTINUOUS
Jackson is inside an Isolated Room, seating at a table with
Sinclair and Fletcher. Powell and Pearson observe them inside
a Special Chamber, behind an One-Way Mirror.
Sinclair wears headphone which allows him to receive
notifications from outside.
MILES
What is the matter General?
POWELL
We have some issues with Jackson.
MILES
Health issues?
PEARSON
Our patient’s health is excellent.
MILES
I am not sure whether patient is
the right word.
POWELL
What word would you use?
MILES
Experimental Subject.
PEARSON
That’s two words.
POWELL
It isn’t the right time to play
with words Gentlemen!
We noticed some strange side
effects.
Powell takes a microphone and speaks to Sinclair.
Jackson starts moving objects with his mind - Telekinesis.
The size of the objects used, becomes bigger and bigger.
Next, he starts producing small waves of electricity - small
lightnings.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Do you have to say anything about
this?
MILES
Perhaps, the severe methodology I
used to accelerate the process
caused their appearance.
POWELL
This kind of abilities didn’t
appear to you?
MILES
No.
I want to see his Medical Charts.
PEARSON
Here.
Pearson gives him a document. Miles studies it quickly.
MILES
Everything is fine.
POWELL
Are you sure?
MILES
Yes.
I would like to speak with him.
POWELL
Why?
MILES
I am curious.
POWELL
You can enter.
Miles enters the Isolated Room.
He speaks to Jackson while Powell watches through the Mirror.
Jackson demonstrates his abilities to Miles.
Before leaving, Miles tells something to Jackson’s ear. This
provokes Powell’s curiosity. Miles returns to the Chamber.
POWELL (CONT’D)
What did you tell him?
MILES
To be patient.
POWELL
About What?
MILES
About Everything.
POWELL
We will monitor his condition.
In 10 days I will go through the
same procedure.
Then you can go.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
50 -
The Price of Power
INT. JACKSON’S SECTION - MORNING
The section entrance is guarded by SOLDIERS.
Powell, Sinclair, Fletcher, and Pearson have a meeting with
Jackson. Medical Data are displayed.
POWELL
Don’t you worry about the possible
side effects?
PEARSON
No.
POWELL
What if he develops a Brain Tumor?
PEARSON
We have studied the data
extensively and discussed the issue
analytically with Dr. Miles.
POWELL
And?
JACKSON
My organism has become extremely
powerful.
If something comes up, the immune
system can deal with it at ease.
POWELL
Close to the end of the procedure,
he started trembling as if he were
suffering an extreme electric
shock. How did he survive this?
PEARSON
Miles’ approach was to make his
body use the produced energy
instead of confronting it.
The latter would lead to a certain
death.
They way to achieve this isn’t
simple at all, but the concept is
remarkably simple and brilliant.
POWELL
What is your assessment of the
procedure? Is it safe?
PEARSON
Every Medical Procedure has its
risks. For certain conclusions, it
must be carried out several times.
But Dr. Miles has an astonishing
understanding of the Human
Mechanobiology.
This allows him to take into
account every possible detail.
POWELL
Was it painful?
JACKSON
No.
It was like being inside an energy
field.
POWELL
And now. How do you feel?
JACKSON
To say the truth, in relation to
the past, I feel like a God.
I know it sounds strange, like a
sacrilege.
POWELL
No, No...
You can be honest with me.
JACKSON
This is how I feel actually...
POWELL
A fundament characteristic of a God
is that he can not die.
Am I correct?
JACKSON
Yes?
What are you...
Powell takes out his gun and shoots Jackson in the head,
killing him instantly. The Doctors are shocked.
POWELL
But you can.
Powell gets up.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Clean up this mess.
Powell leaves.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
51 -
Tension in the Lab
INT. BASE A - EVENING
Powell with his Personal Guard (5 Soldiers) walks inside the
Base and enters Miles’ Laboratory.
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - CONTINUOUS
Miles with the Group of Doctors and Nurses wait for Powell’s
arrival. Powell, with his Guard, enters and signals Miles to
approach so they can speak alone.
POWELL
If anything goes wrong, I have
given the order to Kill you.
MILES
This is a novel approach to Medical
Insurance.
POWELL
Be serious for Christ’s sake!
Your stupid jokes are really
pissing me off!
MILES
I wasn’t joking General.
POWELL
They are extremely loyal to me,
they won’t hesitate.
MILES
I have no doubt about it.
POWELL
Let’s go!
Miles, Powell and his Guard are headed towards the Machine.
Powell lies inside the Machine. Miles places the necessary
Accessories and Cables on his head and body.
He sits at the Operational Desk and starts the First Stage of
the procedure.
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
52 -
Critical Tensions in the Lab
INT. MILES’ LABORATORY - NIGHT [LATER]
Miles makes the necessary adjustments for the Second Stage.
He sits back at the Operational Desk and starts the
procedure. Powell’s body begins to tremble. The trembling
becomes bigger and bigger, as he is suffering an electric
shock. The procedure is similar to Jackson’s so everyone is
more comfortable.
The trembling reaches a pick and suddenly stops.
The Doctors and Nurses transfer Jackson to the Intensive Care
Unit (ICU).
Under Miles’ supervision, he is given 4 injections.
Shortly, his condition improves but suddenly it starts
worsening. His heartbeat stops.
The Medical staff panics.
SINCLAIR
He has no pulse!
MILES
Stay away!
PEARSON
For God sake!
You are killing him!
MILES
Wait.
Pearson tries to intervene, but Miles pushes him away.
Fletcher punches Miles and he punches him back.
Burke (Head of Powell’s Guard) gets inside the ICU and place
a gun to Miles’ head.
BURKE
What are you doing Miles?
MILES
Everything is fine.
Just Wait.
Trust me.
BURKE
If he dies, you die.
Burke keeps his gun near Miles, aiming at his head.
After a few agonizing seconds, Powell’s pulse is restored and
soon he wakes up.
Miles looks at Burke who removes his gun.
Miles, without saying anything, leaves the area.
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Thriller","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
53 -
Confrontation in the Dark
INT. MEETING ROOM - NIGHT
Powell and Miles have a discussion.
MILES
Are you worried about your health?
POWELL
No one has the luxury not to.
MILES
The procedure took place just few
days ago.
(MORE)
MILES (CONT'D)
It may be awkward, but soon you
will be fine. Did Jackson displayed
any side-effect?
POWELL
No.
MILES
I haven’t seen him for a wile.
How is he?
POWELL
He is doing well.
He was transferred to another Base.
MILES
When?
POWELL
Why do you care?
MILES
I would like to have a word with
him.
Is this feasible?
POWELL
No.
Jackson isn’t your Business
anymore.
MILES
About the positive side-effects?
POWELL
They appeared to me as well.
Powell with his mind moves a glass of water from the table to
the air. He pours the water but the drops don’t fall to the
ground. Instead, they remain in the air. He then puts the
water back and places the glass at its initial position.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Do you want to continue the show?
MILES
No.
I suppose it is time to talk about
my departure.
POWELL
I reflected upon this and I
concluded you must stay a little
longer.
MILES
How much?
POWELL
I don’t know.
Six months, maybe a year.
MILES
What am I going to do all this
time?
POWELL
We can always find something.
MILES
Why are you so disrespectful?
POWELL
Why are you saying this?
MILES
You have been exploiting me all
this time, and now you force me to
stay for a year.
Do you thing I am a jerk?
POWELL
I don’t know... Are you?
Miles throws the table, grasp Powell from the neck and pushes
him against the wall.
MILES
For the second time you broke our
agreement.
I am going to leave right now or I
will kill you!
Powell inserts a syringe with strong tranquilizer into Miles’
neck. Miles gradually loses his energy.
POWELL
You attacked the General of the
Armies and you threatened his life!
This will cost you many years in
Prison Miles.
Miles falls down.
MILES
I promise you...
You... will... regret... this...
Powell laughs at Miles who faints immediately after.
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
54 -
Electric Escape
INT. BASE PRISON - NIGHT
Miles is the only prisoner.
Right across to Miles’ cell there are two seated SOLDIERS so
they can observe every move he makes.
Miles, originally in a unconscious state, wakes up. He has a
huge headache but he tries to compose himself.
MILES
How long I have been here?
SOLDIER #3
About 1 hour.
MILES
Can I go now?
Please, don’t make me use more
painful methods.
The Soldiers look at each other laughing.
MILES (CONT’D)
I warned you.
Miles using his Brain Power takes/removes a gun from each
Soldier and targets them. The soldiers are stunned and
afraid.
MILES (CONT’D)
Stay where you are!
Don’t say anything!
While the two guns are on the air, Miles cuts the bars with
Electric Waves and gets out of his cell.
Since there are cameras installed, he restores the cut pieces
to their original position, so everything seems normal.
Miles hits with a relatively weak Electric Wave each Soldier,
making them fall down, unable to move or speak.
Miles places them back to their chairs.
MILES (CONT’D)
In 10 minutes, all your functions
will be restored.
Miles takes their ID Cards and opens the door.
INT. BASE CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Two other SOLDIERS are seated outside the Prison.
They didn’t expect to see Miles who quickly throws Electric
Waves, immobilizing them.
He takes their ID Cards and gets inside an elevator.
INT. BASE A INTERIOR - MOMENTS LATER
The elevator arrives to the selected floor. It opens but no
one is inside.
INT. ELEVATOR SHAFT - CONTINUOUS
Miles is at the top of the elevator. He gets inside an Air
Duct.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
55 -
Stealthy Infiltration
INT. AIR DUCT - CONTINUOUS
Miles moves slowly and carefully by crawling inside the Duct.
INT. AIR DUCT - LATER
Miles has covered a considerable distance inside the duct.
He stops near an Outlet and opens it.
Then, he goes down to a corridor.
INT. BASE CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
Miles is now at a secondary/auxiliary corridor.
He runs quickly to reach a door of the Base Engine Room.
Miles opens it carefully.
INT. BASE ENGINE ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Miles warily moves inside. In some distance he can see two
TECHNICIANS doing their shift. An other TECHNICIAN is farther
away.
He goes to a remote part of the room underneath an other Air
Duct. He opens the Outlet using his Brain Powers and gets
inside.
INT. AIR DUCT - CONTINUOUS
Miles starts crawling inside the Duct.
INT. AIR DUCT - LATER
Miles stops before an other Outlet and opens it. He goes down
to another corridor.
INT. BASE CORRIDOR - CONTINUOUS
This is also a secondary/auxiliary corridor.
At the end, there is an elevator. Miles calls it and enters.
INT. BASE SECURITY ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
The Elevator opens and Miles moves forward. The room is
totally empty. He stops before a High-Security Door. He
produces an Electric Pulse which opens the door.
Miles enters the Base “Panic” Room.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
56 -
Countdown to Chaos
INT. BASE SECURITY ROOM, PANIC ROOM - MOMENTS LATER
The room is full of Explosives.
At the center there is a (large/bulky) Computer with a
Terminal. Miles starts using it.
INT. BASE CONTROL ROOM - CONTINUOUS
The calmness and quietness of a typical nigh shift is
interrupted as a Control Room Technician - named EVANS -
looks at the Monitors, realizing that something strange is
going on.
INT. BASE SECURITY ROOM, PANIC ROOM - CONTINUOUS
Miles continues using the Terminal.
He sets the Destruction of the Base at 20 minutes.
From the Base Speakers a female Voice is announcing the
following:
ANNOUNCER (V.O.)
Code Red, Code Red.
Sections A, B, C, D and E will be
Destroyed in 20 minutes.
All personnel must evacuate these
Areas Immediately.
This is not a drill.
I repeat, this is not a drill.
NOTE: Each minute, notifications about the imminent
destruction are heard (only the remaining time), while every
five minutes the notifications are more analytical as above.
NOTE: After this announcement, the Base PERSONNEL begins the
evacuation. The panic is evident.
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
57 -
Desperate Pursuit
INT. POWELL’S OFFICE - CONTINUOUS
Powell, working alone at his Desk, listens to the
announcement, that provokes him anger. He exits the room.
INT. BASE CONTROL ROOM - LATER
The PERSONNEL (Technicians) tries to figure out what is going
on.
Powell, along with the Head of his Guard (Burke) enter.
General Johnson is already there.
JOHNSON
We can’t figure out what is
happening.
POWELL
Miles. This is what’s happening!
JOHNSON
Did he escape?
POWELL
Apparently.
Powell, Burke, and Johnson move towards the working
Technicians.
EVANS
We can’t cancel the Destruction
sir.
POWELL
Of course you can’t. That’s the
point of it!
Once started, it can not be
stopped!
All of you Get Out now and Evacuate
the Base!
You, stay here!
JOHNSON
Should I leave too sir?
POWELL
Yes.
All the Personnel leaves the room - except Evans - in panic.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Connect with the Prison Cameras.
Evans uses the Computer.
EVANS
Here sir!
Powell looks at the monitors.
The Soldiers (without their ID Cards) are unable to Use the
Elevator and make signals to the camera for help.
EVANS (CONT’D)
These Soldiers are asking for help!
POWELL
Don’t care about these fucking
idiots.
Let them stay there.
Find me Miles now!
He must be at Section C.
Evans uses a PC and opens the elevator for them.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Did I tell you to help them?
I ordered you to find Miles you
piece of shit!
(MORE)
POWELL (CONT’D)
If you disobey me again, you are
finished!
EVANS
I am sorry sir.
Evans uses the PC to connect with the different cameras.
He quickly finds Miles.
EVANS (CONT’D)
There!
Miles is among the crowd, which moves towards the Exit.
Unexpectedly, he walks in the opposite direction.
POWELL
The son of a bitch, he is coming
here. Give me a Base Map Now!
Evans takes a Map and gives it to Powell.
He unfolds it and studies it.
POWELL (CONT’D)
Where are your men?
BURKE
Outside.
POWELL
To get here, he must use this
elevator.
Wait for him at this point and Kill
him. Kill him!
HEAD OF THE GUARD
Yes Sir.
POWELL
And you, get the hell out of here!
Evans and Burke leave. Powell remains alone, overseeing the
situation thought the (Camera) Monitors.
INT. BASE A - LATER
Powell continues observing Miles and directs his Guard.
INT. BASE A - LATER
Miles enters an elevator. The Guards (5) have taken positions
in order to trap him. The elevator door opens and Miles sees
the Soldiers. Without any warning they Start Shooting at him.
Miles (using his abilities) stops the bullets in the air. All
bullets fall to the ground expect for 10. Each Guard is hit
by two bullets, in the leg and arm. The spots are carefully
chosen not to put their life in any danger.
The Guards fall to the ground. Miles disperses the components
of their weapons and moves closer. The Guards move away (with
difficulty) from him scared. They enter the elevator, to
evacuate.
Miles continues his course to the Administration Section.
ANNOUNCEMENT: 10 Minutes to Destruction.
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
58 -
Confrontation in the Administration Section
INT. ADMINISTRATION SECTION - LATER
The Section is deserted. Miles is walking cautiously.
Suddenly from behind, Powell launches a powerful Blast Wave.
It hits Miles with power. In a significant radius objects are
hit severely. The damage is substantial.
Powell throws an Electric Wave towards Miles which hits him
on the foot before he manages to get away. Miles hides behind
a overturned desk.
Subsequently, Powell throws Electric Waves throughout the
entire area to intimidate Miles.
This provokes great destruction but Miles is not affected.
ANNOUNCEMENT: 5 Minutes to Destruction.
Miles appears 10 meters opposite to Miles.
Powell launches an Electric Wave. Miles retaliates.
The two Waves block each other. Powell increases the
intensity, Miles does the same.
The Energy Concentration becomes higher and higher.
Suddenly, Powell’s intensity begins to decrease gradually.
Powell is worried. He tries to enhance it but he can’t.
Miles decreases the Power of his wave accordingly. He doesn't
want to hit Powell.
The Fight continues until Powell can not generate any
Electric Wave. Powell falls powerless.
Miles approaches Powell - who can barely move - and drags him
through the floor.
He then places Powell’s backside on the wall.
Miles takes a chair and sits.
POWELL
What is happening to me?
What have you done?
MILES
You brought this to yourself
General.
POWELL
What are you talking about?
MILES
Your Brain is burned out.
You burned it out.
It looses progressively the
capability to function.
In less than one hour you will be
dead.
POWELL
Why?
MILES
Your Powers should have been used
gradually.
POWELL
You sneaky double-faced bastard!
MILES
From the very beginning you didn’t
play fair with me.
You have no right to complain.
POWELL
This is what you told Jackson in
secret, didn’t you?
MILES
Yes.
You killed him, didn’t you?
Powell doesn't respond.
MILES (CONT’D)
Won’t you say anything?
That’s unusual.
POWELL
Fuck you Miles. Fuck you!
MILES
You are still smart enough to come
up with something more substantial
than this.
POWELL
You want something more
substantial?
You trapped me and you are not as
innocent as you think you are!
MILES
In retrospect, I was proven right.
I never trusted you Powell.
I suspected that you were going to
use me and then discard me.
In the process, I became certain
about your intentions.
POWELL
Certain enough to apply your
venomous scheme.
ANNOUNCEMENT: 1 Minute to Destruction. Countdown is heard
from the speakers.
POWELL (CONT’D)
All these are now meaningless.
Everything is finished, I am
finished, thanks to you.
MILES
I must admit General, dealing with
you was a valuable experience.
You provided me the opportunity to
experience first hand the beautiful
and complex malevolence of a first-
rate psychopath.
Miles gets up.
POWELL
You are the psychopath!
You framed me!
Miles doesn’t pay attention to what Powell is saying.
With his Brain Power, he moves Powell, lifts him to the air
and surrounds him with an Electromagnetic Shield (”bubble”).
Miles creates an other shield for himself.
As the explosives erupt and explosions begin to take place
one after another, Miles and Powell are protected inside
their shields.
Genres:
["Science Fiction","Action","Thriller"]
Ratings
Scene
59 -
Breaking Point
EXT. AREA 51 - LATER
The Base destruction has created a Crater full of rubbles.
People are in panic, trying to figure what has happened.
Medical units are scattered in the area.
In this chaos Miles and Powell remain unnoticed.
MILES
Thomas, I think this is the end of
a not so beautiful friendship.
POWELL
You can’t leave me here like this!
MILES
It’s a good opportunity to
recollect how you got to this
point.
But you must think fast because
shortly you will run out of
battery.
Miles moves away.
POWELL
Come back here!
I am the victim here!
You have to help me...
Miles leaves - with Powell screaming at him - and disappears
into the dark landscape of Nevada.
Genres:
["Sci-Fi","Action","Drama"]
Ratings
Scene
60 -
A Lesson in Fluid Mechanics
EXT. SOMEWHERE IN SOUTH AMERICA - DAY
Through the forest landscape an Orphanage School appears.
Children play football (soccer) in the yard.
INT. ORPHANAGE SCHOOL - MOMENTS LATER
In various classrooms Children attend their everyday classes.
In the basement there is a Secret Classroom.
Two simplified versions of the Brain Training Machine are
installed.
Miles is giving an especially advanced Physics (Fluid
Mechanics) Course, considering the young age of the STUDENTS.
In the blackboard, Miles writes complex equations, in
particular, the Navier-Stokes Equations of Fluid Dynamics.
He makes a small mistake, misspelling a sign. The Children
one by one, realizing the mistake, raise their hands.
Miles finishes writing. He turns towards the Children, all
with their hands raised. Miles is relatively confused.
He makes a sign to a CHILD, seated in the first row, to
speak.
CHILD
You made a small mistake Sir.
Miles looks at the blackboard and realizes it.
He then smiles, like only a proud teacher could.