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CHRIS ABERNATHY (VOICEOVER): This is Chris

Abernathy with World News One.

Hercules waits like a sleeping giant on pad 90-X. Technicians

at the Space Center ready what many critics claim

is just another unnecessary mission.

Astronauts Clayton and Sinclair prepare their spacecraft

for a routine flight to chart neighboring solar systems.

Let's join the final countdown.

TECHNICIAN (VOICEOVER): 15 seconds.

Guidance is internal.

12, 11, 10, 9... ignition sequence starts.

6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0.

All engine running.

Lift-off, we have a lift-off.

Tower cleared.

COMPUTER: Bio-system interlock is set.

Interlock on.

[BABY CRYING]

MOTHER (VOICEOVER): Oh, he's precious.

FATHER (VOICEOVER): Can I hold him?

MOTHER (VOICEOVER): Cody, not now.

Your father and I are having a discussion.

FATHER (VOICEOVER): So I want you to help out your mom

till she's feeling better.

MALE SPEAKER (VOICEOVER): Can anybody tell us why Franklin

is so preoccupied with...

MOTHER (VOICEOVER): Doesn't that feel nice?

We're so proud of you.

Goodbye, Cody.

[MOANING]

COMPUTER: Bio-signs at normal.

[BEEPING]

Cryogenic service is disconnected.

Bio-reactivation has begun.

CODY: How do you feel?

DAVE: Fine.

Just a few cobwebs.

COMPUTER: Manual program is standing by.

CODY: Thank you.

COMPUTER: Insert code and configuration requirements.

Is this our flight path simulation?

COMPUTER: It is our trajectory as of 120 days, 14 hours,

19 seconds into the mission.

Deviation is 0.023%.

The computer's showing a perfect trajectory for

our slingshot around Neptune.

Stand by for launch director communications.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: Hercules One, this is Launch Director.

DAVE: Good morning.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: Good morning to you.

If you're seeing the same computer output we are,

you're looking good right down the center line.

DAVE: It's been a pretty good ride so far.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: Can you confirm ATS?

DAVE: That's affirmative.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: We hear it's terrific up there.

The sunsets are always beautiful in the space business.

We're confirming your fuel cell error lights.

Is the system bus reset?

Affirmative.

The system profile's clear.

Five minutes to tachyon generator OPS.

The system is fully charged, and pressure's 2,000.

Magneto is operational.

We're ready when you are.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: Can you tell us if the LEK

program is operational?

It's sitting right on the blue line.

Ready to go.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: How are you all getting along up there?

Great.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: Roger.

We knew you guys were a perfect match.

Dave?

Command, stand by a moment please.

Problem?

Cargo's getting hotter.

I'd like to increase the central flow volume.

Negative.

If i don't change it, there's gonna be a reaction.

I gotta wash it now.

Negative.

There could be leakage or an overflow.

One of us has to be back in the hole eyeballing it.

Let's wait till we start the drive.

OK.

Whatever you say.

I was just wondering why the levels are so high.

Could we can be leaking a neutron stream?

Everything's fine.

We're ready to go.

Command, we're ready to start tachyon OPS.

Just give us the word and we'll start the automatic countdown.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: Hercules, you're clear for startup.

Thank you.

You've done a great job for us, despite your massive

bureaucratic incompetence.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: Tachyon is operational and ready.

RES check OK.

Systems configuration is normal.

10 minutes to program activation.

[BEEPING]

Hey, mind if I ask you a question?

Go right ahead.

I've been with the agency 18 years.

I've flown buses to the moon, hauled satellite debris,

and I was in the space station so long I have a permanent case

of antigravity sickness.

It took me 11 years to earn this chair.

What I wanna know is how did a brand

new, babyfaced doctor like you end up on a mission like this.

You should be back at the Academy washing shuttles.

I've earned my bars, Dave.

You know as well as I do how important

the life science experiments are to this mission.

Come on.

We've heard that stuff for years.

All we ever got from life sciences

was worthless moon dust and powdered orange juice.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: OPS counting down.

8, 7, 6...

Hold on to your jewels.

This'll be exciting.

LAUNCH DIRECTOR: 5, 4... accelerator engaged.

3, 2, 1.

Building a steady stream.

That's it.

Nice and easy.

Terrific.

Just the way she was programmed.

Service temperature is rising 2 Centigrades per second.

Retracting antenna module and tower assembly.

Could have automated that function.

What's wrong?

The streams' continuing to rise.

[BUZZING]

[INAUDIBLE]

[BUZZING]

Override's not coming up.

There's too much internal activity for the system

to shut down now.

Dave?

This look right to you?

Some ride, huh?

I feel like a jigsaw puzzle, but I seem to be in one place.

We're back on Earth.

Don't bet on it.

Why not

I don't recall any songs about that.

Do you recognize that configuration?

I don't within 5 solar systems of ours.

I guess that means we're lost.

We better take a look around.

CODY (VOICEOVER): My log.

Mission date?

I'm not sure.

We began our search of the hot, desolate planet.

My recurring dream since our launch somehow seems connected.

I feel we've been brought here.

The gardener missed a spot.

You what I'm afraid of?

That when we get over there, it's

going to look just like here.

Did you bring any survival tools?

I wasn't expecting any of this.

How about a flashlight?

That might help if we can actually

make it till nighttime.

I've got something that might help us survive.

Where'd you get that antique from?

Gun beats a flashlight any day.

It's my lucky charm.

I take it wherever I go.

Let's go.

Any particular direction?

Yeah.

Home.

We'll just follow the road signs.

I will if we find any.

That way?

[SNORTING]

Let's try this way.

I'm a little lightheaded.

The atmosphere is nitrogen rich.

We're not used to the hard stuff.

That's all.

Can this planet support life?

Obviously, we're here.

I mean the big boys, smart aleck.

The things that can eat us or be eaten.

Doubtful, but you never know.

Too bad you didn't have a military education.

Your answers wouldn't be so wishy-washy.

What's that supposed to me?

Don't get so testy, kid.

You'll break out.

Come on.

It's gonna get real exciting if we don't

find some food and water soon.

[GROWLING]

Hear that?

Hey.

Karate kicking cavemen.

Did you eat the same thing I did for breakfast?

Hey, where'd you learn to fight like that anyway?

I'm impressed.

College.

I should have known.

We come in peace.

We're from Earth.

I don't think they understand you.

They're a primitive tribe.

They don't even speak amongst themselves.

So what do you recommend?

Pray we're not for dinner.

Are you kidding?

That'd be great.

I'm starving.

No, we're not dinner.

They're cannibals?

It's possible.

They're very low on the evolutionary totem pole.

They have no hunting skills.

They're very aggressive.

Well, we could be in trouble, but that's OK.

They'll eat you first.

You're much more young and tender.

Mind if I ask you a question?

Sure, go ahead.

How'd you hide your schizophrenic personality

from all those flight doctors?

Are you kidding?

Government employees?

I fit right in.

They never knew the difference.

Now what?

Do you see this?

I won't hurt you.

I just wanna thank you.

We're from another planet.

Earth.

God, that sounds stupid.

Yeah, get used to it.

That's right.

We're from Earth.

Hey, Cody.

This isn't turning out so bad after all.

You speak.

You speak?

Of course.

We are not Synops.

What is a Synop.

They are men?

No, they speak.

They are not men.

Well, if it's proof you want.

Whoa, whoa.

Where are we?

Kinon, the fifth planet from Zaba.

Where exactly is that?

Near Zabula.

Naturally.

Of course.

Synops.

More will be coming.

We must go now.

Nulla, lead us.

This is getting nuttier by the second.

Where you taking us?

Would it matter?

You wouldn't know where it was anyway.

To our village, our home.

Can we have food and water there?

Yes.

Why'd you rescue us?

You enemies with the cavemen?

The Synops?

We were hunting.

The Synops do not know how to hunt.

You did not look like them.

You looked like their prisoners.

We took you from them.

And we're glad you did.

Did you hear that?

They took us from 'em.

CODY (VOICEOVER): Their young leader sparkles

like an untouched gem still embedded in the Earth, or now

Kinon, I guess.

Is that an oasis I see?

Tell me you see it.

Our fortunes are definitely on an upswing.

Feel that shade.

Look.

Wait here.

I don't believe our luck.

Believe.

It's like a dream.

These women are strong, independent.

You ready for an explanation?

Go ahead.

I'm listening.

When the drive started, we built up excess neutrinos.

A worm formed.

You are kidding.

No, no.

It propelled us to another place, possibly another time.

I was with you till we became time travelers.

I think time travel through a worm is just a theory.

Not anymore.

Come.

Mother, these are the men I told you about.

This is your mother?

Mhm.

Welcome.

My daughter tells me you speak.

Hi, I'm Cody Sinclair and this is David Clayton.

We're here from Earth.

Yes.

We know of it.

My daughter tells me the Synops captured you

and that our women helped you escape.

Yeah, if it wasn't for them, we wouldn't be here.

How did you come to Kinon?

Our spacecraft is powered by a tachyon drive which failed.

There are several theories about what happened next.

Where did you learn English?

The cavemen in the hills couldn't speak.

We once had a visitor from your planet.

What?

Long ago.

She spent much time with us.

Gave us the book of knowledge, among other things.

Is that why you're much more advanced than the cavemen?

Yes.

Can you help them?

We have tried, but they are aggressive and

difficult to communicate with.

You show compassion.

That is a sign of intelligence.

When did this visitor appear?

Before your time.

Before us?

Yes.

How long?

Mother has not been feeling well.

Is there anything we can do?

No, I am sorry.

We will speak again.

Any conclusions?

We're shipwrecked.

What are our chances for a rescue?

Better get used to it, Dave.

We just change our mailing address.

Are you saying we're stuck here, Mr. Science?

What I'm saying is, if there's no way to track us

through a wormhole, this is it.

What... what's this?

We should look at that.

Come.

Where did you learn first aid?

From the book of knowledge, of course.

You know, I'd like to read this book sometime.

It is in a special place.

Once, the Synops discovered it.

They could not learn to read, but they learned to fight

by the pictures in the book.

There was a great battle, and my mother

brought the book back to us.

That is how she became the leader of our tribe.

So that explains the Synops' fighting.

I noticed when the women fought, they thought well, but not

enough to hurt the Synops.

Why?

That is the way we were taught.

But the women must learn to overcome the Synops.

Why?

That is not Kuma.

What's Kuma?

The way taught to us by the visitor.

You're beautiful.

All life is beautiful.

That is what the visitor told us.

Even the Synops?

Yes.

But only to another Synop.

Come.

We will find you a place to sleep.

Do you mind if I ask you a question?

Mm-mm.

What do you do when you have desires?

Hmm?

Urges?

Passions?

I do not understand the question.

Let me ask it another way.

When are we... you and me... gonna get together?

Hmm?

Hmm?

Why?

Why?

I think the answer's obvious.

You're a cavewoman.

I'm an astronaut.

That's reason enough.

What do you do when you get together?

We'll find a cozy tent or a hot spring or...

Having a cultural exchange, Dave?

I thought I'd avail myself of her hospitality.

I just think we should have a discussion.

I just don't think they're ready for what you have in mind.

I appreciate your concern for their welfare,

but I think I can handle the biology lesson, thank you.

What do they talk about?

We need rest right now.

Your sleeping place is over there.

I'm comfortable right here, really.

Come on.

We have to talk.

Why is he like that?

What is it with you anyway?

I told you they're not ready.

They're ready for whatever it is we show them.

Who are you to impose your morality on me?

Hey.

This is perfect.

These women have no experience with men.

We can do whatever we like with them.

Listen, pal.

We landed in a candy store, and I plan

on indulging my sweet tooth.

What about tomorrow?

What?

And the next day?

What happens when you dump one for another?

Or they catch you cheating?

Or they have feeling for us?

Soon, they're gonna be just like you.

Is that what you want, Dave?

Void of the motion?

Angry inside?

Cold?

Is that what you want?

Well, that's what's gonna happen.

So think about it.

CODY (VOICEOVER): The dream.

Is it my past or my future?

Good morning.

Good morning.

You been to the barber?

Koo gave me this rock.

Sharp as a razor.

These women are amazing.

Yeah, they are.

Here.

What is this?

Breakfast.

It's pretty good, actually.

Protein.

Most organic.

It's probably why they all look so good.

About last night.

You don't need to say anything more about it.

I'm glad you understand.

You really don't think we're gonna make it back, do you?

It's highly unlikely.

Maybe they could build us a spacecraft.

With a Neutron Drive?

I guess you're right.

Maybe we'll just have to make the best of it.

Good morning, mother.

Good morning, Kabu.

Thank you.

How are our visitors this morning?

Are our visitors like your visitor?

No.

Our visitor was special.

And Cody and Dave are not?

They have nothing more to teach us.

How can you be sure?

Because I am sure.

Is there something on your mind, Kabu?

No, Mother.

I will be by later.

Did you learn my language from the book of knowledge?

It is my language too.

I only meant that...

The visitor came to us before I was born.

Before that, we lived in the hills in the caves

with the Synops.

Your people used to live with them?

We were like them.

My father was a Synop.

That's hard to believe.

I don't remember him.

When the visitor came, the women were alone, waiting for the men

to return from hunting.

That must've been some wait.

Yes.

The Synops are not hunters.

The animals are too smart.

They know the Synops' way.

That doesn't surprise me.

Who is this visitor?

My mother said she appeared one night in the sky

in a ball of light.

She spoke to my mother and the others.

She gave us many things.

And she left us the book of knowledge

and our gift of happiness.

What is this gift?

There are no words to describe it.

It's... I will show you one day.

It's our source of hope.

Why would you need hope?

It seems like you have everything you need.

Mother says we are dying.

Oh, oh, oh, ladies.

Let me help.

Do you think that we cannot move this tree?

Oh, no. I'm sure you can.

There are plenty of women on my planet

that are as strong as men.

Some even stronger.

I know.

I've dated some of them.

Why do you speak to yourself like that?

Is it because you lack intelligence?

No No, I'm just getting warmed up.

That's all.

We move many trees and rocks all the time.

Yeah, wouldn't it be easier to have men around?

When you're ready, we can help you.

Do you have to be so close?

What is close?

Are you afraid of us?

No, I actually hope sometime soon we'll all be so close.

I'll explain to you later.

Now I know why there's no men around.

You girls need a biology lesson.

It's your diet.

Definitely the vitamins.

Are your people dying because there are no men?

Why would we need the Synops?

It's a long story.

Mother believes it is better for us

to live our lives this way.

Even if it means the end of your tribe?

Mother knows Kuma.

But doesn't your mother want the tribe to continue?

You know.

Children.

I do not understand.

It's when a man and a woman... maybe later.

How are you feeling, Mother?

Not well, my Kabu.

Time may be near.

Don't say that.

Our way is a circle.

Soon the circle will end where it began for all of us.

Must it?

Must it end?

There was a time when it was not so.

Can it be that way again?

I wish so, my Kabu.

You must prepare for when my spirit leaves this body.

What shall I do?

You must lead our people.

I am not ready.

You will learn.

The others will look to you.

Do you understand the ways of the men from Earth, my Kabu?

There are many confused feelings.

Is there some way I can help you?

I don't know how.

Inside, I feel strange.

I do not like it.

It is all right.

Is it?

Why do I feel this way about the one called Cody?

The answer will find you if it is meant to be.

NULLA: Koo.

What is it, Nulla?

I must speak to you.

Try to find your heart, my Kabu.

Nulla, what's wrong?

Shoka's missing.

She's not been seen all day.

Let's organize searchers quickly.

Come.

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka is not lost.

She's been taken by the Synops.

How can you be sure?

Shoka knows these woods.

She would never be lost.

The Synops take our women.

For what?

For their ceremony.

What happens in this ceremony?

When three moons pass, the women are sacrificed.

We must find Shoka.

Let's go.

Uh, Cody?

Can I have a word with you for a second?

I really think we should pass on this.

It's not really our fight.

And to tell you the truth, I really

don't wanna get my head kicked in again by those cavemen.

So what are you saying, Dave?

You're not gonna help us?

Us?

It's them and you and I. We're us.

Hey, what's happened anywhere?

Every since we got to this planet,

you've been acting like a crown prince waiting to be King.

And do I have to remind you I'm commander of this mission.

And what mission is that, Dave?

Have you taken a look and noticed where we are?

Huh?

We're a million light years from nowhere.

The mission is over.

And from now on, you and I, we're equals.

So you better get used to it.

Don't worry, Doctor.

I will.

You know the woods, Nulla.

Keep searching.

I will find the Synops with Cody.

Yes.

Where are the Synops?

We must first go to a man who lives

in the shadow, a wise man who lives high in the mountains.

You and I must go there.

He'll know.

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

Shoka?

[GROWLING]

How old are you anyway?

We are slowly on Kinon.

Who's this wise one?

A Synop?

Zepp is not a Synop.

There is no other like Zepp.

Mother says Zepp watches over us.

Why?

The Synops drove Zepp away when Zepp was a child.

Zepp is not like them and not like us.

Zepp has much knowledge.

And the Synops fear Zeppp.

When I was a child, Mother took me to him.

Zepp spoke little, but I... I felt Zepp here.

The night belongs to me.

I'm sorry.

We must see you.

Even the bird in the tree knows when it is time to seek water.

My time is now.

Your spirit still flies high.

One of her own has been taken again.

We must find her.

Why do you come here?

To ask for your guidance to find the Synops.

The bird also knows to leave the bear alone.

But they are slow and stupid.

Not in its home.

In its home, he knows more than you.

Then tell me how.

Why won't you help us?

You've made a long journey.

It was an accident.

The bear will know fire in hand.

Soon, he will know.

What should we do?

The bird is quick, not strong.

He must rise early and the bear must not know.

And bird who moves like the wind must

learn to fight like the tiger.

But that is against Kuma.

We know no other way.

It is not against Kuma to protect the nest.

He knows.

He will teach you.

But you should also teach him.

You have much to learn from each other.

But where are the Synops?

Where can we find them?

They are everywhere, and they are nowhere.

They live in a dark place where light is the enemy.

Find the face which knows the wind and you will find them.

But first you must be pure of heart.

Any weakness and it will take your spirit forever.

I am with you.

I know, my Kabu.

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean to frighten you.

I was not frightened.

I have never been close to a real man before, only a Synop.

Well, now that you have, what do you think?

Men can be useful, although I am not sure how.

The other women say men are not good for lifting

rocks and branches.

There are other things, you know.

Really?

We can do most everything for ourselves... fish, hunt,

build shelters.

But you can't love.

Love?

Is that a fruit which grows on a tree?

No, it's something that grows in here.

How can I learn to grow love?

It's not that kind of grow.

The visitor showed us the way.

Will you show us your way?

Is that how you grow love?

It's a beginning.

Hey, everybody.

Where's the bar?

We've got a lonely sailor here.

Aviator, actually.

I was searching for Shoka.

I found it in one of your tents.

I think it's got some alcohol in it.

That is a skin ointment.

I am anointed.

It works very well.

Would you like some?

Why not?

Am I not good enough for you, like my pal Buck Rogers?

What do you mean?

I see how my buddy's gotten in with you cavechicks.

Maybe it's time I took command.

No!

So that's how it's gonna be!

It's time.

For what?

To find the beast.

Are you the beast?

The beast.

Me?

He's your dark side.

CODY (VOICEOVER): Now I understood.

He gave me the clarity I sought, the peace

and strength I needed.

Koo?

Your mother.

They should be learning how to bake

cookies and clean the caves.

Lazy Synops.

[GUNSHOT]

[GUNSHOT]

I hate Synops.

Hey, stupids.

Come here.

You, come here.

Here.

[GUNSHOT]

You like that, huh?

If I were you guys, I'd be in training.

The Amazons are getting ready to kick

your hairy butts into space.

The book of knowledge.

The gift of happiness.

Koo, watch out!

[GUNSHOT]

Nulla, Nulla.

Nulla?

Nulla?

Nulla?

Nulla?

It's OK.

He wants to help.

What is that?

We are at peace now.

Clayton's gone.

He was a mismatch from the beginning.

Mother, I must use Kuma to teach the Synops.

I must be patient.

I will lead our people.

We will flourish.

This is my destiny.

CODY (VOICEOVER): The women taught the Synops.

It was difficult at first, but eventually they learned.

The only thing left to show them was how to love.

And so our real journey began, and the start of a new life

and a new civilization.

[MUSIC PLAYING]