1 00:00:13,800 --> 00:00:16,576 Captain Frauke Manheim, Captain Philip Hart, 2 00:00:16,676 --> 00:00:19,499 and the leader of our crew Air Force Captain Paul Chandler. 3 00:00:20,300 --> 00:00:22,196 Are we here to brief Da'an on our mission, Sir? 4 00:00:23,100 --> 00:00:23,878 No, Captain. 5 00:00:24,450 --> 00:00:26,443 President Thompson has made a difficult decision. 6 00:00:27,700 --> 00:00:29,010 Your mission to Mars... 7 00:00:29,590 --> 00:00:30,946 has been canceled. 8 00:00:31,700 --> 00:00:33,397 Could you repeat that? I don't think I heard you, Sir. 9 00:00:33,800 --> 00:00:35,798 You heard me, Captain. I'm sorry. 10 00:00:36,081 --> 00:00:37,505 There's no justification for this. 11 00:00:38,370 --> 00:00:40,090 None whatsoever! I demand an explanation! 12 00:00:40,120 --> 00:00:41,506 You have no right to demand anything! 13 00:00:41,507 --> 00:00:43,739 You will obey these orders whether you respect them or not! 14 00:00:43,920 --> 00:00:45,675 What about the respect of taxpayers, General? 15 00:00:46,220 --> 00:00:48,236 The billions of their tax dollars that went into this project? 16 00:00:48,270 --> 00:00:50,359 I understand your disappointment. 17 00:00:50,394 --> 00:00:52,120 What about my crew? Their years of training? 18 00:00:52,170 --> 00:00:53,088 That's enough! 19 00:00:53,920 --> 00:00:55,220 What about the world, Sir? 20 00:00:55,270 --> 00:00:57,467 Are you questioning orders from your Commander in Chief? 21 00:00:57,620 --> 00:00:59,416 Where are his orders coming from, Sir? 22 00:00:59,551 --> 00:01:01,862 You are way out of line here, Captain! 23 00:01:01,863 --> 00:01:04,736 Is that right, General? Than why are we here in this office? 24 00:01:04,950 --> 00:01:05,991 Please, know... 25 00:01:06,665 --> 00:01:08,887 that your rage is misdirected. 26 00:01:13,050 --> 00:01:17,707 The Companions do not dictate public policy. 27 00:01:19,650 --> 00:01:22,923 We could not cancel your mission. 28 00:01:27,250 --> 00:01:29,107 Than where should I direct my anger? 29 00:01:31,150 --> 00:01:33,271 You must look to your own leaders. 30 00:01:35,150 --> 00:01:37,825 But I would like to speak to an earlier question: 31 00:01:38,350 --> 00:01:39,930 about why you have been brought here. 32 00:01:43,650 --> 00:01:44,650 We're listening. 33 00:01:47,150 --> 00:01:50,414 The Taelon Synod has created a program 34 00:01:50,950 --> 00:01:53,894 to train the finest pilots of Earth 35 00:01:54,650 --> 00:01:58,671 for interdimensional space travel to galaxies beyond your dreams. 36 00:02:00,750 --> 00:02:03,687 We would honor your participation in this program. 37 00:02:15,150 --> 00:02:17,325 Not on your life, Sir. 38 00:02:35,980 --> 00:02:37,680 Three years ago they came 39 00:02:38,080 --> 00:02:41,303 forever altering the future of humanity. 40 00:02:45,599 --> 00:02:48,599 Subtitled by Axarion 41 00:03:18,600 --> 00:03:19,586 23. 42 00:03:21,044 --> 00:03:22,510 24. Go for 30! 43 00:03:24,400 --> 00:03:25,997 25 done. Next! 44 00:03:30,174 --> 00:03:32,307 - Hit your limits? - You're lighter. 45 00:03:32,442 --> 00:03:33,698 You mean stronger. 46 00:03:33,787 --> 00:03:36,677 - You mean pound to pound? - I mean period. 47 00:03:36,700 --> 00:03:37,701 - Oh, please. - Hey! 48 00:03:39,700 --> 00:03:41,797 Were you this cocky in the boot camp? 49 00:03:42,400 --> 00:03:43,389 Couldn't afford to be. 50 00:03:44,149 --> 00:03:46,043 I was competing against marines than. 51 00:03:46,600 --> 00:03:49,596 Ah, so this appears it's just a reserve for old army rangers? 52 00:03:49,750 --> 00:03:50,809 Absolutely! 53 00:03:51,750 --> 00:03:52,712 You're panting. 54 00:03:52,747 --> 00:03:53,748 It's called breathing. 55 00:03:53,750 --> 00:03:54,983 It's called gasping. 56 00:03:55,018 --> 00:03:55,946 Oh, please. 57 00:03:56,550 --> 00:03:57,600 Ten more! 58 00:03:59,700 --> 00:04:00,600 Lili? 59 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:04,850 Paul? 60 00:04:06,700 --> 00:04:07,848 Paul Chandler! 61 00:04:08,000 --> 00:04:09,147 Look at you! 62 00:04:09,500 --> 00:04:10,781 Ah, Will Boone, Paul Chandler. 63 00:04:10,800 --> 00:04:11,890 - Hey. - Pleasure. 64 00:04:12,100 --> 00:04:15,045 Will's my colleague. Paul and I did F-22 training at Valdosta. 65 00:04:15,500 --> 00:04:17,271 - See, some things never change. - What do you mean? 66 00:04:17,750 --> 00:04:20,264 Still have the men everywhere keep their egos in perspective. 67 00:04:20,199 --> 00:04:22,276 Ah, it's a dirty job. Thankless too. 68 00:04:22,800 --> 00:04:24,154 And yet you're looking lovely as always. 69 00:04:24,250 --> 00:04:26,230 And you still have a line for every occasion? 70 00:04:26,400 --> 00:04:29,239 Why do I get the feeling you two had this conversation before? 71 00:04:29,250 --> 00:04:30,400 I thought you're in Florida. 72 00:04:30,450 --> 00:04:31,444 I thought you're in DC. 73 00:04:31,850 --> 00:04:32,906 What you've been up to? 74 00:04:33,900 --> 00:04:35,578 Way too much to explain out here. 75 00:04:35,800 --> 00:04:38,510 All right then once we're on the course you just finished... 76 00:04:39,100 --> 00:04:40,451 Looser buys lunch. 77 00:04:40,800 --> 00:04:42,941 Unless you're all run out, marine? 78 00:04:43,900 --> 00:04:44,878 Shake on it. 79 00:04:47,900 --> 00:04:49,371 Nice to see she still cheats. 80 00:04:49,400 --> 00:04:50,484 Yeah, tell me about it. 81 00:04:52,137 --> 00:04:53,758 - Oh, stop! - I let him win! 82 00:04:53,850 --> 00:04:54,794 Sure you did. 83 00:04:54,850 --> 00:04:58,648 Well Air Force egos are even more fragile than Ranger egos. And besides 84 00:04:58,683 --> 00:05:00,473 I was tired and he was fresh. 85 00:05:00,700 --> 00:05:04,050 Ok, which was it: you let him win or you were tired? You can't have both. 86 00:05:04,900 --> 00:05:05,805 I let him win. 87 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:07,825 Boone. 88 00:05:08,687 --> 00:05:10,689 We are old friends. That's all. 89 00:05:13,200 --> 00:05:14,135 Volume up. 90 00:05:14,140 --> 00:05:17,460 The President has signed an executive order terminating 91 00:05:17,461 --> 00:05:19,786 the IASA manned mission to Mars. 92 00:05:20,100 --> 00:05:23,650 I know this will be a disappointment for many who'd grown up with the space program. 93 00:05:23,750 --> 00:05:27,804 But much has changed since the mission was first conceived. 94 00:05:28,550 --> 00:05:30,634 The knowledge we hoped to gain from Mars 95 00:05:30,635 --> 00:05:33,158 is being handed to us freely by our Taelon friends. 96 00:05:33,158 --> 00:05:34,037 I don't believe this. 97 00:05:34,100 --> 00:05:37,030 And their offer of future travel is not merely to the next planet, 98 00:05:37,035 --> 00:05:38,731 but to the next galaxy! 99 00:05:38,950 --> 00:05:40,374 There's gotta be more to this. 100 00:05:40,400 --> 00:05:44,020 This decision allows President Thompson to rechannel much needed funds 101 00:05:44,021 --> 00:05:45,334 to projects right here at home. 102 00:05:46,100 --> 00:05:47,968 In conclusion I would like to thank men and women 103 00:05:47,969 --> 00:05:50,148 who've devoted their time and talents to this mission. 104 00:05:50,700 --> 00:05:52,707 Your efforts have not been in vain. 105 00:05:53,400 --> 00:05:54,400 Right. 106 00:05:55,500 --> 00:05:57,624 Taelons must be pressuring Thompson. 107 00:05:57,625 --> 00:06:00,082 He's always been a huge supporter of this space program. 108 00:06:00,700 --> 00:06:03,504 Why would the Taelons wanna keep us out of the space. 109 00:06:05,000 --> 00:06:06,234 It means something. 110 00:06:07,300 --> 00:06:08,640 It means one thing for sure. 111 00:06:10,108 --> 00:06:11,892 My friend Paul Chandler is out of a job. 112 00:06:25,200 --> 00:06:26,267 Hey, two of those. 113 00:06:26,800 --> 00:06:27,781 You've been here before? 114 00:06:28,200 --> 00:06:29,564 Um, you can say that. 115 00:06:30,600 --> 00:06:32,696 It's kinda my... my home-away-from-home. 116 00:06:36,950 --> 00:06:38,421 So, I know you gotta be crushed. 117 00:06:38,550 --> 00:06:41,514 - "Roll with it" always been my motto. - That's never been your motto! 118 00:06:44,000 --> 00:06:46,000 It's hard to argue with the logic. 119 00:06:46,300 --> 00:06:49,349 The Companions, they give us all this information about Mars that we could ever want. 120 00:06:50,196 --> 00:06:51,585 And we don't even have to leave home. 121 00:06:51,600 --> 00:06:54,008 Yeah, but it was never about what we could bring back from Mars. 122 00:06:54,100 --> 00:06:57,802 It was about reaching beyond we all thought was possible. 123 00:06:58,834 --> 00:07:01,427 - What? - You sure know how to make a guy feel better. 124 00:07:01,900 --> 00:07:02,918 Sorry. 125 00:07:08,650 --> 00:07:10,700 You're the one that I can't perceive now. 126 00:07:11,300 --> 00:07:13,850 That shuttle you fly! Wow. 127 00:07:13,900 --> 00:07:16,728 Yeah. It wasn't exactly the post I'd expected, but, ah... 128 00:07:17,356 --> 00:07:18,552 "Take it!" 129 00:07:20,900 --> 00:07:24,304 Companions offered me a position in intergalactic program. 130 00:07:25,185 --> 00:07:26,182 Well... 131 00:07:26,717 --> 00:07:30,202 They, ah... They do provide some amazing opportunities. 132 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:32,144 My shuttle. 133 00:07:32,645 --> 00:07:35,966 Man, it's everything it's cracked up to be inside. 134 00:07:37,200 --> 00:07:41,100 You know how a craft you've flown has its limits and tolerances? 135 00:07:42,400 --> 00:07:44,572 Well imagine flying a bird that, ah... 136 00:07:44,673 --> 00:07:46,064 lands like a Harrier, 137 00:07:46,492 --> 00:07:49,603 hovers like a Bell JetRanger, and accelerates like a Prometheus Booster. 138 00:07:51,280 --> 00:07:52,312 Sounds incredible. 139 00:07:52,700 --> 00:07:53,922 I wanna hear all about it. 140 00:08:00,000 --> 00:08:01,768 Since you're buying lunch, 141 00:08:02,872 --> 00:08:04,268 I'd like to return the favor. 142 00:08:05,400 --> 00:08:06,382 How about dinner? 143 00:08:09,450 --> 00:08:11,392 - Got a date in mind? - Tonight. 144 00:08:13,600 --> 00:08:14,598 Unless you're busy. 145 00:08:16,200 --> 00:08:17,064 Sure. 146 00:08:19,100 --> 00:08:20,347 Am I going to fast for you? 147 00:08:22,700 --> 00:08:23,590 No. 148 00:08:25,036 --> 00:08:25,945 Not at all. 149 00:08:28,800 --> 00:08:31,601 And maybe sometime you could show me that shuttle of yours. 150 00:08:31,918 --> 00:08:32,841 Pilot to pilot. 151 00:08:33,400 --> 00:08:35,254 Well, that would be a kick in the pants. 152 00:08:49,600 --> 00:08:50,957 Whoa, what's up? Got a date? 153 00:08:52,700 --> 00:08:54,821 I was thinking of taking the shuttle out for a couple of hours. 154 00:08:54,830 --> 00:08:55,714 Fine. 155 00:08:57,100 --> 00:08:59,924 Just wanted to make some technical modifications and test them out. 156 00:09:00,100 --> 00:09:00,894 Good. 157 00:09:02,400 --> 00:09:03,714 I'd like to take Paul up with me. 158 00:09:05,600 --> 00:09:07,264 He was offered an assignment for the Taelons. 159 00:09:07,600 --> 00:09:08,908 He's thinking of becoming a shuttle pilot. 160 00:09:11,350 --> 00:09:13,068 Also it a good chance to ask him 161 00:09:13,070 --> 00:09:15,222 what he knows about the cancelation of the Mars mission. 162 00:09:24,600 --> 00:09:25,672 Have fun! 163 00:09:31,900 --> 00:09:32,968 All set? 164 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:37,344 Very comfortable. You designed the ergonomics? 165 00:09:38,375 --> 00:09:39,135 Well... 166 00:09:39,844 --> 00:09:42,630 Actually I made quite a few adjustments since they gave me my own ship. 167 00:09:44,650 --> 00:09:45,768 What's that projected on? 168 00:09:46,300 --> 00:09:47,941 This is virtual windshield. 169 00:09:47,941 --> 00:09:52,118 Got your motivators, navigational clusters, and over there's your life support and antigrav. 170 00:09:53,000 --> 00:09:54,195 I am impressed, Captain. 171 00:09:55,200 --> 00:09:58,446 Well, once it's airborne it's like flying old Barnstormer. 172 00:09:58,550 --> 00:10:00,678 I've flown Barnstormers and let me tell you, 173 00:10:00,966 --> 00:10:02,255 they're nothing like this. 174 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:04,304 How do you activate the drives? 175 00:10:04,400 --> 00:10:05,395 Like this. 176 00:10:10,300 --> 00:10:12,585 Human physics recognizes only 12 dimensions, 177 00:10:12,586 --> 00:10:13,686 but Taelon physics uses 16 dimensions. 178 00:10:15,300 --> 00:10:16,799 So, we're flying in one of the other four? 179 00:10:17,500 --> 00:10:18,337 Well, not yet. 180 00:10:19,900 --> 00:10:20,716 But we're now! 181 00:10:24,300 --> 00:10:25,276 Oh, man! 182 00:10:26,400 --> 00:10:27,437 This is incredible! 183 00:10:28,900 --> 00:10:31,100 Any rigs against me in behind the wheel for a spin? 184 00:10:31,350 --> 00:10:32,447 Yeah, of course there are. 185 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:48,129 The images that you're looking at right now, they called touch points. 186 00:10:48,300 --> 00:10:51,057 See, one of the Taelon dimensions crumples our 3D space, 187 00:10:51,500 --> 00:10:55,135 so that you can travel from point to point where crumples meet. 188 00:10:55,900 --> 00:10:56,827 How do you navigate? 189 00:10:57,100 --> 00:10:57,759 Oh, I, ah... 190 00:10:57,946 --> 00:11:01,379 Right here. I already set the destination coordinates. The system do the rest. 191 00:11:02,000 --> 00:11:02,731 Where're we going? 192 00:11:03,900 --> 00:11:05,510 Well, I like the Grand Canyon. It might be nice. 193 00:11:05,650 --> 00:11:08,246 But if there's any place else you'd rather go to, that's fine. 194 00:11:08,800 --> 00:11:09,817 Polar ice cap? 195 00:11:10,565 --> 00:11:10,818 Great Barrier Reef? 196 00:11:13,100 --> 00:11:14,994 Well, we're still on for dinner, right? 197 00:11:15,600 --> 00:11:16,519 I hope so. 198 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:19,479 I do have a favorite restaurant. 199 00:11:20,100 --> 00:11:21,330 A little romantic place. 200 00:11:21,505 --> 00:11:23,722 Excellent cuisine, river view... 201 00:11:23,800 --> 00:11:25,112 Sounds fun. Where is it? 202 00:11:25,400 --> 00:11:26,327 Paris. 203 00:11:29,600 --> 00:11:30,602 Paris... 204 00:11:31,933 --> 00:11:32,722 Yeah. 205 00:11:33,743 --> 00:11:35,655 Let's see how well you've been paying attention. 206 00:11:41,500 --> 00:11:43,316 And today alone President Thompson 207 00:11:43,600 --> 00:11:48,138 received over 700,000 letter and e-mails from all over the world 208 00:11:48,140 --> 00:11:51,736 expressing sadness over the cancelation of the Mars mission. 209 00:11:52,700 --> 00:11:55,650 Politicians will think twice next time they go to cancel a space flight. 210 00:11:56,600 --> 00:11:58,120 Thompson's lucky this isn't election year. 211 00:11:59,600 --> 00:12:02,663 Don't be so sure. The Taelons are very popular with the voters. 212 00:12:02,600 --> 00:12:04,514 It's hard for candidates to say no to them. 213 00:12:05,425 --> 00:12:06,318 So, 214 00:12:07,450 --> 00:12:08,584 how was your night? 215 00:12:09,700 --> 00:12:10,697 Great. 216 00:12:11,644 --> 00:12:12,598 Too great. 217 00:12:15,100 --> 00:12:16,189 What did you find out? 218 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:18,618 Nothing about the Mars mission. 219 00:12:18,800 --> 00:12:21,272 Only that he liked the shuttle. Wants to fly one. 220 00:12:21,800 --> 00:12:24,281 Though giving some serious thoughts as to who he'll be working for 221 00:12:25,750 --> 00:12:26,697 doesn't seem to bother him. 222 00:12:27,850 --> 00:12:28,817 You're in a tough spot. 223 00:12:30,900 --> 00:12:32,740 Paul and I could probably have something together... 224 00:12:35,300 --> 00:12:38,856 But I could never tell him anything about the most important part of who I am. 225 00:12:41,250 --> 00:12:42,226 Just be careful. 226 00:12:43,050 --> 00:12:45,076 Let's go. We're due in Washington 10 minutes ago. 227 00:12:46,400 --> 00:12:47,305 Where's the shuttle? 228 00:12:55,100 --> 00:12:56,785 Do you know where Captain Chandler is? 229 00:13:00,600 --> 00:13:03,648 No human may be allowed to navigate the shuttle into space. 230 00:13:03,800 --> 00:13:05,107 The Synod is adamant. 231 00:13:05,300 --> 00:13:07,421 The shuttle's destination coordinates 232 00:13:07,422 --> 00:13:10,759 have been programmed by our engineers within limited parameters. 233 00:13:11,300 --> 00:13:15,995 This safeguard is designed to prevent the shuttle from being flown out of the Earth atmosphere. 234 00:13:16,500 --> 00:13:20,018 Our history on this planet has seen us make several inaccurate assumptions 235 00:13:20,019 --> 00:13:22,094 about the limits of human capabilities. 236 00:13:23,050 --> 00:13:24,533 There is truth in your words. 237 00:13:25,500 --> 00:13:28,261 But before we can accurately assess the danger, 238 00:13:28,900 --> 00:13:31,851 we must identify which human has stolen the shuttle. 239 00:14:15,100 --> 00:14:16,327 This is amazing! 240 00:14:18,200 --> 00:14:19,393 What was your flight time? 241 00:14:20,400 --> 00:14:23,549 Put it this way: setting the destination coordinates was the slow part. 242 00:14:23,800 --> 00:14:24,968 Any security problems? 243 00:14:25,238 --> 00:14:27,084 Obviously the print match worked ok. 244 00:14:28,100 --> 00:14:29,834 Captain Marquette's fingerprints. 245 00:14:30,800 --> 00:14:31,847 Your program was perfect. 246 00:14:32,800 --> 00:14:34,656 By the way, it was a great Bordeaux. 247 00:14:36,300 --> 00:14:37,248 Ironic, isn't it? 248 00:14:38,700 --> 00:14:40,279 Taelons take our dream away 249 00:14:40,280 --> 00:14:43,264 and now we have to rely on their technology to get it back. 250 00:14:43,600 --> 00:14:45,241 You can argue with the politics, 251 00:14:45,891 --> 00:14:47,090 but not this craft. 252 00:14:47,600 --> 00:14:50,015 Wait to take controls, you'll know what I mean. 253 00:14:55,300 --> 00:14:57,291 400 miles in 20 seconds. 254 00:14:58,500 --> 00:14:59,615 It isn't even warm. 255 00:14:59,800 --> 00:15:01,426 Learn everything you can about it. 256 00:15:02,200 --> 00:15:05,378 Drives, navigational systems, communications, the whole nine yards. 257 00:15:06,300 --> 00:15:07,994 It's a long way to Mars. 258 00:15:09,250 --> 00:15:10,598 Review your actions. 259 00:15:12,300 --> 00:15:14,856 During routine diagnostics of the shuttle performance 260 00:15:14,860 --> 00:15:17,773 I invited an Air Force Captain to accompany me on my test drive. 261 00:15:18,000 --> 00:15:21,431 Why would you allow this unauthorized person to travel in the shuttle, Captain? 262 00:15:21,700 --> 00:15:24,619 I've done it before. When it serves Companion interests. 263 00:15:25,150 --> 00:15:27,737 What Companion interests were you serving? 264 00:15:28,400 --> 00:15:30,730 The officer in question had been approached by the Companions 265 00:15:30,731 --> 00:15:32,969 to participate in Taelon sponsored space program. 266 00:15:33,422 --> 00:15:36,329 I invited him up in the shuttle as a way to induce him to accept. 267 00:15:38,800 --> 00:15:40,247 What is the officer's name? 268 00:15:43,000 --> 00:15:44,144 Captain Paul Chandler. 269 00:15:56,600 --> 00:15:59,491 Use all of your resources to recover the craft. 270 00:16:00,422 --> 00:16:01,404 Immediately! 271 00:16:20,150 --> 00:16:21,558 We have seen progress. 272 00:16:22,850 --> 00:16:27,202 It appears that the shuttle is in the possession of the astronaut Paul Chandler. 273 00:16:27,900 --> 00:16:29,221 I'm acquainted with this man. 274 00:16:30,100 --> 00:16:33,124 If he learns the shuttle's true range of capabilities 275 00:16:34,347 --> 00:16:35,817 he poses a grave danger. 276 00:16:36,300 --> 00:16:37,842 What are your intentions? 277 00:16:38,450 --> 00:16:40,425 My implants are already in motion. 278 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:43,947 The Synod awaits your result with high expectations. 279 00:16:50,400 --> 00:16:54,204 All I'm saying is I want this man to work for us. 280 00:16:54,350 --> 00:16:57,301 I mean he stole a shuttle out from under their noses! 281 00:16:57,400 --> 00:16:59,433 No, Jonathan, he lied to me. 282 00:16:59,567 --> 00:17:01,247 He used and manipulated me! 283 00:17:01,282 --> 00:17:03,965 He lied to someone he thought was working for the Companions. 284 00:17:04,000 --> 00:17:05,381 - Good for him! - He lied to me! 285 00:17:06,500 --> 00:17:08,132 I could never trust someone like that again. 286 00:17:09,450 --> 00:17:12,854 Captain, my priority is the movement not your personal problems. 287 00:17:13,400 --> 00:17:16,503 If you can't deal with that, you're no use to me. 288 00:17:17,200 --> 00:17:17,962 Hold on! 289 00:17:18,459 --> 00:17:19,624 Hold on. 290 00:17:20,250 --> 00:17:22,775 This whole conversation is academic 291 00:17:22,776 --> 00:17:25,034 until we find Chandler and talk to him. 292 00:17:25,000 --> 00:17:26,649 The bigger question is 293 00:17:26,901 --> 00:17:30,688 why Da'an reacted so strongly when he heard Chandler's name. 294 00:17:33,500 --> 00:17:35,498 Da'an and Sandoval clearly know who Chandler is. 295 00:17:35,800 --> 00:17:37,639 Da'an does not overreact. 296 00:17:38,100 --> 00:17:39,229 They're afraid of something. 297 00:17:40,000 --> 00:17:43,047 They're worried that Chandler now has the skills to take the shuttle up into space. 298 00:17:43,100 --> 00:17:44,222 Exactly! 299 00:17:44,500 --> 00:17:47,873 They don't want us up there and we need to find out why. 300 00:17:48,300 --> 00:17:50,559 And Chandler might be our best shot. 301 00:17:51,300 --> 00:17:52,201 So. 302 00:17:52,627 --> 00:17:53,584 Find him. 303 00:17:58,700 --> 00:18:01,556 How about 3rd world countries with no extradition treaties? 304 00:18:02,700 --> 00:18:05,126 I mean given the shuttle range he could be anywhere in the world. 305 00:18:10,900 --> 00:18:13,604 Lili, if you wanna help him, you gotta start working with me here. 306 00:18:13,700 --> 00:18:15,116 Because, if Sandoval finds him first, 307 00:18:15,200 --> 00:18:16,701 Chandler can kiss his life goodbye. 308 00:18:16,750 --> 00:18:19,089 What makes you think for one second that I wanna help him? 309 00:18:19,400 --> 00:18:22,578 Because finding him might help us get rid of the Taelons faster. 310 00:18:22,600 --> 00:18:25,410 And because I don't believe you really want anything bad to happen to him. 311 00:18:25,800 --> 00:18:28,043 Come on, you got a history with him. Use it! 312 00:18:33,400 --> 00:18:36,108 Valdosta, flight school. We trained together there. 313 00:18:36,472 --> 00:18:38,989 It was closed in post-Companion military downsizing. 314 00:18:38,990 --> 00:18:41,686 There's plenty of places on the abandoned air base to hide my shuttle. 315 00:18:41,750 --> 00:18:44,544 Chandler's service record will be the first thing that Sandoval checks. 316 00:18:44,700 --> 00:18:47,483 If he's dumb enough to go there, he's already in his hands. 317 00:18:47,583 --> 00:18:48,613 Somewhere else. 318 00:18:50,900 --> 00:18:52,588 When we were training together he used to... 319 00:18:53,415 --> 00:18:55,635 He used to talk about stars in Virginia. 320 00:18:57,250 --> 00:18:59,311 He said they were so close that you could almost touch them. 321 00:19:00,400 --> 00:19:01,510 He wanted to touch them. 322 00:19:02,800 --> 00:19:04,462 That's where he fell in love with space. 323 00:19:05,526 --> 00:19:06,544 Virginia. 324 00:19:06,700 --> 00:19:07,709 Where in Virginia? 325 00:19:07,900 --> 00:19:09,350 Somewhere, I don't know, in the country... 326 00:19:09,351 --> 00:19:11,737 No, wait, wait! Not Virginia, it was West Virginia. 327 00:19:12,200 --> 00:19:15,644 He used to stay with... I think it was his aunt's. 328 00:19:16,400 --> 00:19:17,451 West Virginia. 329 00:19:17,653 --> 00:19:19,071 Franchise Tax Board. 330 00:19:19,711 --> 00:19:21,119 Real Property Records. 331 00:19:21,400 --> 00:19:25,400 Surname: Chandler. Address search. Rural routes only. List all. 332 00:19:25,400 --> 00:19:28,400 No, no! It wasn't his aunt, it was his godmother. She, ah... 333 00:19:28,719 --> 00:19:32,102 She used to own air parts business in, ah... 334 00:19:33,600 --> 00:19:35,852 Huntington, West Virginia. Try that. 335 00:19:36,700 --> 00:19:38,057 Do you remember her name? 336 00:19:39,300 --> 00:19:40,359 No. No. 337 00:19:42,400 --> 00:19:43,643 But he was named in her honor. 338 00:19:45,000 --> 00:19:46,352 And his middle name... 339 00:19:49,500 --> 00:19:50,508 Emory. 340 00:19:52,400 --> 00:19:53,541 His middle name is Emory. 341 00:19:55,100 --> 00:19:56,009 All right. 342 00:19:56,800 --> 00:19:59,400 Cross check: Emory. Specify: Huntington. 343 00:20:01,900 --> 00:20:05,700 Anna Mae Emory, Route 40, Green Briar, Huntington, West Virginia. 344 00:20:05,750 --> 00:20:07,300 That's it. Her name was Anna. 345 00:20:07,700 --> 00:20:08,589 Hard copy. 346 00:20:12,900 --> 00:20:13,808 Any luck? 347 00:20:14,550 --> 00:20:17,337 There's government limiting of the navigational coordinates. 348 00:20:17,700 --> 00:20:18,717 Can't get through it. 349 00:20:19,400 --> 00:20:21,459 Did you try any alternate routes into the atmosphere? 350 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:23,124 Maybe we bypass it? 351 00:20:24,800 --> 00:20:25,793 No, it's impossible. 352 00:20:28,400 --> 00:20:29,883 We have to break through programming. 353 00:21:08,850 --> 00:21:09,790 They are here. 354 00:21:10,800 --> 00:21:11,879 Recommendations? 355 00:21:12,000 --> 00:21:14,742 Yeah, I'm gonna go in there with my gun drawn and take back my shuttle. 356 00:21:16,527 --> 00:21:17,550 Subtle. 357 00:21:20,100 --> 00:21:21,045 By your lead. 358 00:21:51,200 --> 00:21:52,005 Good morning. 359 00:21:52,250 --> 00:21:53,604 I wouldn't suggest that! 360 00:21:54,150 --> 00:21:54,987 Hold it! 361 00:21:57,550 --> 00:21:58,585 Out front! 362 00:22:00,000 --> 00:22:00,964 Out front! 363 00:22:06,150 --> 00:22:07,138 Lili. 364 00:22:13,100 --> 00:22:14,078 It's okay. 365 00:22:24,600 --> 00:22:26,426 Does this mean you don't want to hear my side of it? 366 00:22:32,100 --> 00:22:33,361 Why did you steal the shuttle? 367 00:22:36,000 --> 00:22:36,903 My shuttle! 368 00:22:38,800 --> 00:22:39,658 My hero, 369 00:22:41,350 --> 00:22:42,364 Jim Lovell, 370 00:22:44,200 --> 00:22:47,039 he flew the Apollo 13 and almost didn't make it back. 371 00:22:49,650 --> 00:22:52,475 When he had to abort the mission, he was so close to the Moon 372 00:22:52,500 --> 00:22:53,690 he could almost touch it. 373 00:22:56,200 --> 00:22:58,486 He told me when he looked out in the window 374 00:22:58,600 --> 00:23:01,651 and he saw the Moon he knew he would never get back there again. 375 00:23:03,800 --> 00:23:05,911 Companions are doing the same thing to us. 376 00:23:07,300 --> 00:23:08,511 And we simply can't allow it. 377 00:23:10,700 --> 00:23:13,324 We're taking our mission back! We're going to Mars! 378 00:23:14,700 --> 00:23:16,240 Companions have a lot of influence, 379 00:23:16,700 --> 00:23:19,848 but it was President Thompson and Congress who pulled the plug. 380 00:23:20,700 --> 00:23:22,060 We all know what's happening. 381 00:23:23,500 --> 00:23:27,144 There isn't a politician in his right mind that will stand up against the Companions. 382 00:23:28,730 --> 00:23:31,180 They're doing everything they can to keep us out of space. 383 00:23:31,600 --> 00:23:33,665 - Why? - Who knows? But it's true. 384 00:23:35,100 --> 00:23:36,507 Remember the Vespucci Probe? 385 00:23:37,300 --> 00:23:39,512 Yeah, went haywire before they landed it on Pluto. 386 00:23:41,100 --> 00:23:42,646 It didn't go haywire, Lili. 387 00:23:44,200 --> 00:23:48,717 IASA turned it off right after they got the video and core samples directly from Pluto. 388 00:23:49,300 --> 00:23:52,300 The country is outraged about your mission being canceled. 389 00:23:52,335 --> 00:23:54,902 The whole world is outraged. Thompson has to respond. 390 00:23:54,800 --> 00:23:55,836 I don't buy it. 391 00:23:56,800 --> 00:24:00,502 Even if you're right the window of opportunity to get to Mars is closing fast. 392 00:24:01,600 --> 00:24:02,984 It'll never happen in time. 393 00:24:04,000 --> 00:24:06,056 You can join the Companions space program. 394 00:24:06,600 --> 00:24:08,308 Mars will look like a trip to the mart. 395 00:24:08,350 --> 00:24:09,761 No offence intended, 396 00:24:10,500 --> 00:24:13,671 but there isn't a chance in hell that any of us will never cooperate with the Companions. 397 00:24:17,300 --> 00:24:18,200 Paul. 398 00:24:21,700 --> 00:24:24,002 We don't agree with everything the Companions are doing either. 399 00:24:26,700 --> 00:24:27,708 What are you saying? 400 00:24:29,200 --> 00:24:32,050 I assume if you could've gotten the shuttle to Mars you'd be there by now. 401 00:24:35,600 --> 00:24:36,651 We can help you get there. 402 00:24:46,100 --> 00:24:47,163 What's the catch? 403 00:24:47,300 --> 00:24:48,311 No catch. 404 00:24:49,800 --> 00:24:53,235 We just want you to do a little sightseeing on your trip. 405 00:25:05,500 --> 00:25:07,671 We're checking on the most likely landing sites for Chandler 406 00:25:07,672 --> 00:25:09,417 and eliminating them as fast as we can. 407 00:25:13,600 --> 00:25:17,456 Did the Taelon Synod pressure the American government to cancel the mission to Mars? 408 00:25:18,150 --> 00:25:21,203 We studied the underlying purpose of the space program 409 00:25:21,600 --> 00:25:23,992 and determined that we could assist human kind 410 00:25:24,400 --> 00:25:26,981 by providing you with the answers you seek in space. 411 00:25:27,500 --> 00:25:29,202 What answers do you believe we are seeking? 412 00:25:30,600 --> 00:25:32,947 A scientific understanding of your planet 413 00:25:33,342 --> 00:25:35,491 and the Solar system in which it resides. 414 00:25:36,150 --> 00:25:38,938 We have given you all this data and more. 415 00:25:40,800 --> 00:25:43,301 If that was the one reason why we went to space, 416 00:25:44,000 --> 00:25:47,432 how do you explain the huge public outcry over cancelation of the mission? 417 00:25:48,500 --> 00:25:50,688 Perhaps you can enlighten me. 418 00:25:52,600 --> 00:25:54,325 Human beings are... 419 00:25:58,100 --> 00:26:00,693 We are at our best when we are reaching, 420 00:26:00,945 --> 00:26:04,391 grasping, stretching for new frontiers. 421 00:26:04,800 --> 00:26:06,383 That is our history. 422 00:26:06,750 --> 00:26:09,055 And space is our final frontier. 423 00:26:11,100 --> 00:26:13,895 But the greatest challenge of the human race 424 00:26:14,700 --> 00:26:19,459 is to allocate those scarce resources on your planet to meet basic needs. 425 00:26:20,500 --> 00:26:23,077 Why would you divert such resources to 426 00:26:23,222 --> 00:26:27,556 space exploration when those needs go unfulfilled? 427 00:26:29,000 --> 00:26:30,371 At our core, 428 00:26:30,929 --> 00:26:34,742 human beings have a basic need to dream. 429 00:26:35,029 --> 00:26:38,636 And space exploration is at the heart of those dreams. Without it 430 00:26:39,464 --> 00:26:40,931 we cease to be human. 431 00:26:42,800 --> 00:26:44,757 That is compelling testimony. 432 00:26:46,900 --> 00:26:50,360 I fear that the world would turn against the Taelons 433 00:26:50,395 --> 00:26:54,553 if they believe that you are responsible for eliminating our space program. 434 00:26:56,200 --> 00:26:59,352 Taelon Synod did not fully comprehend 435 00:26:59,463 --> 00:27:02,748 human needs in this undertaking. 436 00:27:05,400 --> 00:27:07,077 Is there a Taelon imperative 437 00:27:07,191 --> 00:27:10,503 that is being served by keeping human beings out of space? 438 00:27:12,900 --> 00:27:16,475 The interconnection of human and Taelon needs is complex. 439 00:27:17,700 --> 00:27:20,367 It is necessary that in some endeavors 440 00:27:20,368 --> 00:27:24,191 short-term sacrifice may be required to achieve 441 00:27:24,343 --> 00:27:28,416 the long-term goal of an enhanced life for both of our races. 442 00:27:29,075 --> 00:27:32,604 Is our space program one of those endeavors that require sacrifice? 443 00:27:36,600 --> 00:27:37,663 It is possible. 444 00:27:41,900 --> 00:27:44,207 I will bring your reflections to the Synod. 445 00:27:45,250 --> 00:27:46,213 Thank you. 446 00:27:47,400 --> 00:27:49,899 However, the immediate problem remains. 447 00:27:52,525 --> 00:27:54,341 Please, join with agent Sandoval 448 00:27:54,925 --> 00:27:56,030 and recover the shuttle. 449 00:28:19,100 --> 00:28:20,416 Any progress on your leads? 450 00:28:20,937 --> 00:28:23,571 Not yet, but wherever he is he's not going anywhere. 451 00:28:23,600 --> 00:28:25,956 Those locking codes can't be broken even by me. 452 00:28:26,400 --> 00:28:27,478 I understand. 453 00:28:28,231 --> 00:28:29,319 Keep me informed. 454 00:28:39,550 --> 00:28:40,628 We need to talk. 455 00:28:46,000 --> 00:28:47,631 "Star light, star bright..." 456 00:28:51,000 --> 00:28:52,349 Stars aren't even out yet. 457 00:28:54,400 --> 00:28:56,695 Really? I could swear I saw one. 458 00:28:58,200 --> 00:28:59,318 I need to tell you something, Lili. 459 00:28:59,319 --> 00:29:00,363 You know what? 460 00:29:01,266 --> 00:29:02,444 Don't even bother. 461 00:29:07,100 --> 00:29:08,266 When this started 462 00:29:08,522 --> 00:29:10,534 I needed you because of your position. 463 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:14,350 But that all your old feelings came floating back. 464 00:29:14,400 --> 00:29:15,300 That's right. 465 00:29:18,650 --> 00:29:19,720 I felt it too. 466 00:29:22,550 --> 00:29:24,243 You ever wonder why this never happened before? 467 00:29:26,500 --> 00:29:30,086 Well I could've never lived it down if anyone found out that I was dating Air Force pilots. 468 00:29:31,700 --> 00:29:32,699 What about now? 469 00:29:33,700 --> 00:29:37,207 You are an astronaut now. So, I guess it's a whole different story. 470 00:29:40,400 --> 00:29:41,994 So how come you never settled down? 471 00:29:43,900 --> 00:29:45,716 'Cos I keep falling for guys like you. 472 00:29:51,850 --> 00:29:52,872 How about you? 473 00:29:55,700 --> 00:29:56,934 I married to my work. 474 00:29:57,900 --> 00:29:59,950 - No time for women. - Ha, right! 475 00:30:04,200 --> 00:30:05,465 In my mind 476 00:30:05,756 --> 00:30:08,455 I've landed on Mars million times, 477 00:30:09,000 --> 00:30:11,401 putting up those flags on Martian soil. 478 00:30:15,400 --> 00:30:17,279 I wanna be able to share that with someone, Lili. 479 00:30:20,050 --> 00:30:21,310 I know how that feels. 480 00:30:24,200 --> 00:30:26,589 You know, this could be the last night we ever see each other. 481 00:30:29,500 --> 00:30:31,119 That thought has occurred to me. 482 00:30:50,500 --> 00:30:52,923 I'm so sorry. I really hate to break this up. 483 00:31:09,300 --> 00:31:10,393 Where did you do your training? 484 00:31:11,500 --> 00:31:12,770 I trained myself. 485 00:31:22,500 --> 00:31:24,950 Okay, let's try it again. 486 00:31:34,700 --> 00:31:36,389 My implant, William Boone, 487 00:31:36,757 --> 00:31:40,639 has argued persuasively about the inevitability of humans 488 00:31:40,674 --> 00:31:44,135 making their way into space regardless of the impediments. 489 00:31:44,700 --> 00:31:48,467 Boone's reflections have proven to be accurate on many occasions. 490 00:31:49,100 --> 00:31:52,650 It is imperative that this inevitability to be prevented. 491 00:31:52,850 --> 00:31:57,384 I believe humans can't understand our reasons for seeking to prevent such exploration. 492 00:31:59,000 --> 00:31:59,859 Perhaps, 493 00:32:00,209 --> 00:32:03,582 it is time to share with them that part of the truth 494 00:32:03,950 --> 00:32:05,676 which they can comprehend. 495 00:32:06,225 --> 00:32:10,152 The Synod does not believe that their race is yet ready for this understanding. 496 00:32:12,075 --> 00:32:15,628 We could present our activities in a way that would be accepted. 497 00:32:16,600 --> 00:32:19,979 Otherwise we risk exposure by forces that we cannot control. 498 00:32:20,550 --> 00:32:23,005 The Synod does not accept that alternative. 499 00:32:23,400 --> 00:32:26,502 Do not allow this pilot to escape the Earth atmosphere. 500 00:32:36,300 --> 00:32:40,391 Based on our interviews with Chandler's family, we've located a farm 501 00:32:40,426 --> 00:32:41,952 registered to his godmother. 502 00:32:42,450 --> 00:32:43,764 We believe he may have fled there. 503 00:32:45,775 --> 00:32:48,525 It is imperative that Captain Chandler be stopped. 504 00:32:49,900 --> 00:32:51,212 Exercise... 505 00:32:51,802 --> 00:32:53,396 appropriate force. 506 00:33:10,250 --> 00:33:11,752 Do you know your coordinates? 507 00:33:12,300 --> 00:33:13,992 Okay, guys, where are you at? 508 00:33:15,000 --> 00:33:16,394 Just figuring out our flight plan. 509 00:33:24,700 --> 00:33:27,077 Make the adjustment for interdimensional leap. 510 00:33:34,800 --> 00:33:36,217 Hold on a second. 511 00:33:41,200 --> 00:33:42,069 That's it. 512 00:33:42,700 --> 00:33:44,319 Okay. 513 00:33:45,074 --> 00:33:46,790 Let's see what we've got. 514 00:34:02,550 --> 00:34:04,190 All support proceed immediately 515 00:34:04,259 --> 00:34:07,817 to road Route 40, Green Briar, Huntington, West Virginia. 516 00:34:08,142 --> 00:34:14,766 Map coordinates: 35.08 by 72.50. 517 00:34:14,900 --> 00:34:18,355 Estimate arrival in 85 seconds. 518 00:34:18,840 --> 00:34:20,280 Manheim, Hart, let's go! 519 00:34:20,450 --> 00:34:22,902 - I should check your flight program... - Lili, you heard him! 520 00:34:22,903 --> 00:34:24,504 You heard what Boone said. We don't have time. 521 00:34:26,700 --> 00:34:28,500 Thank you. I'm in debt to you. 522 00:34:28,816 --> 00:34:30,705 Believe me, I'll collect. 523 00:34:31,400 --> 00:34:34,012 Lili, loose the glass. 524 00:34:40,700 --> 00:34:43,725 If I don't make it back, it belongs in Paris. 525 00:34:44,914 --> 00:34:46,133 You're gonna make it back. 526 00:34:46,300 --> 00:34:47,153 And if I do? 527 00:34:48,300 --> 00:34:49,388 Look me up. 528 00:34:55,408 --> 00:34:56,288 Lili. 529 00:35:07,800 --> 00:35:09,184 Full power to quantum drive. 530 00:35:27,463 --> 00:35:28,383 Pursue! 531 00:35:42,700 --> 00:35:46,495 I hope he was paying more attention to watching you fly than to watching you. 532 00:35:49,600 --> 00:35:50,815 Let's get out of here. 533 00:36:10,100 --> 00:36:11,060 Voice com. 534 00:36:12,700 --> 00:36:14,500 We will force you to the ground! 535 00:36:15,100 --> 00:36:17,262 Destroy your craft if necessary. 536 00:36:17,400 --> 00:36:18,595 More than welcome to try. 537 00:36:42,600 --> 00:36:44,099 We've locked onto the shuttle. 538 00:36:44,600 --> 00:36:45,512 Stay with him. 539 00:36:48,700 --> 00:36:49,896 Prepare for interdimensional. 540 00:36:54,200 --> 00:36:56,250 They're making a leap to interdimensional. Follow! 541 00:37:17,325 --> 00:37:20,700 They've set their coordinates for a destination outside of the Earth atmosphere. 542 00:37:21,100 --> 00:37:21,935 Good. 543 00:37:22,400 --> 00:37:25,600 Navigational block will force the shuttle to bounce back into the Earth atmosphere. 544 00:37:26,200 --> 00:37:29,500 When it reaches the critical point, we'll use that to get ahead of them. 545 00:37:29,550 --> 00:37:30,343 It's done. 546 00:37:30,600 --> 00:37:32,702 Go underneath, catch them on rebound. 547 00:37:36,300 --> 00:37:38,800 They're flying to head us off after we bounce back into the atmosphere. 548 00:37:38,800 --> 00:37:40,122 Such a smart move. 549 00:37:40,200 --> 00:37:42,284 Yeah, if we weren't to break through the navigational block. 550 00:37:43,800 --> 00:37:44,969 We'll take them here. 551 00:38:03,900 --> 00:38:05,277 That's impossible! 552 00:38:05,900 --> 00:38:08,286 No human can overcome Taelon programming! 553 00:38:10,300 --> 00:38:11,654 These humans did. 554 00:38:28,750 --> 00:38:29,698 Champagne? 555 00:38:31,544 --> 00:38:32,453 Dom Perignon! 556 00:38:32,950 --> 00:38:33,974 What's the occasion? 557 00:38:35,300 --> 00:38:36,591 You tell me. 558 00:38:44,980 --> 00:38:45,789 They made it! 559 00:38:46,080 --> 00:38:47,411 Yeah, keep going. 560 00:38:58,700 --> 00:39:00,552 Look at this. The three partners: 561 00:39:01,095 --> 00:39:03,072 United States, Great Britain and Germany. 562 00:39:08,100 --> 00:39:08,950 Where's Paul? 563 00:39:09,200 --> 00:39:12,222 Oh, I think he's laying low for a while. 564 00:39:12,850 --> 00:39:16,775 I think it's safe to say that he's at the top of the Taelon hit parade. 565 00:39:18,050 --> 00:39:19,170 Doubt that, Jonathan. 566 00:39:19,900 --> 00:39:21,336 You stole more that their hearts. 567 00:39:23,800 --> 00:39:25,382 He's left a little message there for you. 568 00:39:32,900 --> 00:39:34,009 You were right. 569 00:39:34,300 --> 00:39:36,025 "Roll with it" never was my motto. 570 00:39:36,350 --> 00:39:37,758 Thanks to you I didn't have to. 571 00:39:38,300 --> 00:39:39,527 And I will be looking you up. 572 00:39:40,200 --> 00:39:41,957 Soon. Love, Paul. 573 00:39:42,400 --> 00:39:45,500 You wouldn't be breaking up champagne just for photos of Mars. 574 00:39:46,000 --> 00:39:46,995 You're quite right. 575 00:39:49,600 --> 00:39:51,912 Courtesy of Captains Chandler, 576 00:39:52,717 --> 00:39:53,721 Hart 577 00:39:54,741 --> 00:39:56,018 and Manheim. 578 00:40:01,100 --> 00:40:02,534 The Taelon mothership! 579 00:40:05,300 --> 00:40:06,278 You knew. 580 00:40:07,600 --> 00:40:09,357 I suspected. 581 00:40:11,950 --> 00:40:13,167 But this... 582 00:40:14,200 --> 00:40:15,893 I did not expect.