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[PIGEON COOING]

Raven to Eagle. Raven to Eagle.

AGENT [OVER RADIO]: Raven to Eagle.

Come in, Raven.

AGENT: The bird is winged. The bird is winged.

Stand by.

Send in Mr. Solo, please.

[GUNFIRE]

It's Irbos.

Channel D. Channel--

[GUNSHOT]

[AGENT GRUNTS]

[MEN GRUNTING]

[MEN GRUNTING OVER RADIO]

Z-95.

Z-95.

AGENT [ON RECORDING]: Z-95.

Unh. Z-95.

[AUDIO CUTS OUT]

Mr. Petros, I believe you speak the language of the island of Irbos.

Why, yes, sir.

Well, I may have some trouble with tenses, but....

Why do you ask?

Z-95.

Project code identification for the island of Irbos.

It's taken us three months, gentlemen, to learn that Thrush is there.

The question now is what are they doing there?

The latest intelligence on the more recent Thrush expenditures in that region.

Hmm?

Electronic gear, construction material.

Three billion dollars?

Spent on an island no larger than a microdot and of no apparent value whatsoever? Why?

That, Mr. Petros, is what you and Mr. Solo will determine.

You will go ashore there.

Now, gentlemen, I can't overemphasize the urgency of your mission.

Thrush already has a three months' head start.

Communicate with me when you're safely ashore...

...then find out what Thrush is doing on that "microdot of no apparent value."

Welcome aboard, Andreas.

[SOLO PANTING]

Let's get out of these wet suits and into a couple of dry hopsacks.

[GUNFIRE]

Welcome to Irbos.

Hmm. An invisible barrier.

Let me go! Pigs! Animals!

[SAMOS GRUNTS]

You. Where's Dr. Killman?

Your name Filene?

I'm Mr. Filene. Now, where's Dr. Killman?

Dr. Killman said you could walk.

Walk?

- He said that? - That's what he said.

You stop when I'm talking to you. You hear me?

I take my orders from Dr. Killman.

And you walk over that hill.

Well, you can be sure of one thing: Thrush Central will hear about this.

He looks like my size, he's obviously from Thrush Central...

...and he's new around here.

And what if he and this Dr. Killman have met before?

If they haven't, I'm on the inside.

[ANDREAS GRUNTING]

Guards! Guards!

[FILENE GROANS]

He's dead.

GUARD: Spread out along the hill.

Cover that area again.

Better call Mr. Waverly.

[RADIO DRONING]

Open Channel D.

Open Channel D.

Hello? Hello?

They must have a jamming screen around the entire island.

[RADIO BEEPING]

At least we can keep in touch.

GUARD: Check all the caves.

All right. I'll get rid of them. I hope.

Put away those guns.

We heard someone call for help.

I tripped and fell halfway down that blasted hill.

It's a wonder I wasn't killed. Get out of my way.

Surprise.

Why wasn't I met at the airfield?

Dr. Killman.

- I'm not-- - You're a spy.

A peeper, a meddler, a spy.

This is Killman's project.

Killman. No one else's.

Thirty years of research.

Thirty years of agonizing trial and error, and they whine about a few miserable days.

Did they tell you how nearly ready the machine is, did they?

- They told me-- - Oh, get out of here.

Go back and tell Central this project will be completed...

...without interference from any efficiency experts.

I have no intention of going anywhere. Vast amounts of money have been spent--

Killman offers the world, and they worry about a few million dollars.

Billions, Dr. Killman. Billions.

Every able-bodied man and woman on this island...

...is at work at this very moment.

They have been for months.

Oh, there have been problems and the work has slowed down...

...but they'll finish it.

They've got to finish it.

Obviously, Central has serious doubts about the fact that they'll finish it on time.

People work around the clock. What more can anyone do?

That's why I'm here.

Now, of course, we both have our private feelings...

...but then, of course, we're both Thrush.

Unless you're planning on defying the organization.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

I caught him outside, doctor.

Seemed to have some idea about trying to liberate the other one.

Why bring him in here? You know the orders.

This makes two who tried to escape in the last hour.

I thought you'd like to know.

All right, all right. You did the right thing.

You're the efficiency man. What would you do?

Well, naturally, I'll have to know more about the situation...

...before I make a final decision.

But if he's a worker, I think that's what he should be doing.

Killman will show you efficiency.

Take him out and shoot him.

For the last time, I'm telling you, killing people won't accomplish anything.

Well, you're a new breed of Thrush.

Since when has reprisal ceased to be an important weapon?

Certain projects require certain methods.

I assume you can communicate with the guards outside.

Naturally. That microphone.

Then call them.

I represent Thrush Central.

I order you to stop this execution or face a charge of mutiny.

Ready.

Give the orders.

GUARD: Aim.

KILLMAN [OVER RADIO]: Killman speaking.

Stop the execution.

Put the prisoner in the cell in the cavern.

[SOLO SIGHS]

You do agree that he should at least be put behind bars?

For the time being, yes. Now, release the other one.

No. He's a dangerous troublemaker. All of them who try to escape are.

Please leave that to me, Dr. Killman.

KILLMAN: Release the one who's tied up.

Lock him in with the others.

Forty-eight hours.

You have 48 hours to prove just how efficient you can be.

After that, Killman won't be responsible for your safety.

This is a small island...

...but there are a number of interesting ways one can meet with an accident here.

Oh, I'm certain of that, doctor.

With your complete cooperation, 48 hours will be more than enough time.

Now, if you'll show me the project, I'd like to get to work.

KILLMAN: Tell me, Mr....

SOLO: Filene.

KILLMAN: Filene.

What do you know of the lepidopteran?

Oh, about as much as I know about your 30 years of research, Dr. Killman.

Oh, they begin life as a plain, almost ugly worm...

...and then the metamorphosis.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

Button at the desk.

Oh.

Beautiful.

She is indeed.

Oh, Marnya. This is Mr. Filene, he's come to assist.

He won't stay with us long, but you may show him to a guest room.

Marnya.

Uh, with so little time, Dr. Killman, I'd like to see the project immediately.

Very well.

Marnya will take you. Won't you, my dear?

Right now, I would like to talk to you.

We'll talk later.

Mr. Filene.

Remember, 48 hours.

Yes? What is it?

They found this near the airfield, sir.

Some sort of weapon, but I've never seen one like it before.

Oh, yes. It's a prototype of Thrush's new force ray.

Very ingenious.

I guess that Filene must have dropped it. He did say he had a fall.

And, sir, we found another escaped worker in a cave.

Another one?

He was dead. Do you wanna have a look at the body, sir?

No, no, no, just bury him and get back to your post.

SAMOS: He's a liar.

Look, I tell you, I am here to help.

He takes us for fools.

- No. Listen to me-- - Listen.

Like we listened to that pig, Killman. He wanted to help us too.

Look, will you please let me explain?

We're wasting time. Kill him.

[MEN SHOUTING]

Now, wait.

How could you, one man, possibly help us?

I am not alone.

That is all I can tell you now. But if you will just trust me....

Trust him. He's sent by Killman to learn how we get away.

Marius, I saw how they pretended they were going to shoot him...

...just to make us think he's our friend.

I am your friend.

A vote. A vote for death.

[IN UNISON] Death.

[MEN GRUNTING AND YELLING]

Stop it.

- We took a vote. MEN: Yeah!

Wait. If he were really against us, the guards would have saved him.

That's right.

[ANDREAS GROANS]

You see? It is useless to resist.

Of course, none of them know what they're putting together.

Or do they?

No, they don't.

But if they did, I'm sure that they would....

What?

Why should I care? They are fools.

All of them.

KILLMAN: So you have inaugurated a new routine, eh, Mr. Filene?

Now the people will work in shifts.

You should have thought of that a long time ago.

If the people are going to work efficiently, they'll need rest. Now they'll get it.

And that will only slow the work down more.

Well, we'll just have to wait and see, won't we?

Mr. Filene, just get out.

Perhaps you will show me to my room.

You promised we'd have a talk.

Oh. Um....

Wait outside.

Now, what is it?

- Get me off this island today. - Oh, I'm afraid that's impossible.

I thought nothing was impossible for Dr. Killman.

The world on a string, that is what you offered me...

...if I help you to convince my people to work.

Well, I'll settle for less than that.

But I want it now. Not tomorrow.

Patience, my dear. Patience.

It will come in due course.

Such beauty...

...must have its proper moment to spread its wings.

I am not one of your collection.

Aren't you?

Perhaps you'd prefer if I send you back to your beloved Marius.

Although it's doubtful whether he'd take you back now, isn't it?

Suppose you just run along and be a good little girl again.

Dr. Killman will let you know when he needs you.

[BEEPING]

- Yes? - Dr. Killman, has Mr. Filene arrived?

Oh, yes.

And he's already sabotaging Killman's project.

He is there to accomplish what you have been unable to accomplish.

[OVER PHONE] We've already extended the completion date twice, Dr. Killman.

There is very little time. There is no more money available.

All right. Then call off your meddler and leave the project to me.

THRUSH AUTHORITY: The project will be completed within 48 hours, doctor...

...or it will be abandoned and destroyed...

...and all on the island will be destroyed with it.

- But-- - Is that perfectly clear, doctor?

It will be completed.

And you might inquire why Mr. Filene did not report to Central upon his arrival...

...as had been ordered.

He's been ordered to report?

Is there anything wrong?

No. No, everything is fine.

SOLO [OVER RADIO]: Uh, the elevator goes up from here to Dr. Killman's lab?

MARNYA: Mm-hm.

And down to the project area further underground.

And where is your room, Marnya?

Down the hall.

Dr. Killman's?

When he's not upstairs, he's at the project.

Well, I guess that's all...

...unless you think there's something else that would be of use to Thrush Central.

Thrush Central, Operation 7, please.

Yes, this is Dr. Killman.

You are now receiving a voiceprint.

It is meant only for your eyes.

Identify the subject as quickly as possible and report.

[KNOCKING ON DOOR]

What are you doing in there?

The question is, what are we doing?

Then, of course, you know.

We're creating an earthquake to end all earthquakes.

Let's make one thing clear. I'm from Thrush Central.

I don't have to explain my actions to anyone.

Hmm?

There.

Now Dr. Killman won't be able to hear what either one of us have to say.

Nor will he know that I was in his room.

And if I keep silent, what do I get in return?

What do you get in return for abandoning your people?

[SCOFFS]

You complain about that? It's to your advantage, isn't it?

Not to yours? Tell me, if you had the chance to do it over again--

I don't have it to do over again.

I don't trust anyone anymore.

Hmm.

[SIGHS]

Andreas?

[RADIO BEEPING]

Andreas?

[RADIO BEEPING]

Andreas?

Are you receiving?

Andreas?

[RADIO STOPS BEEPING]

Open Channel D.

[DRONING]

Open--

Excellent, Mr. Filene.

Truly excellent.

I must admit that I misjudged you. But you're producing remarkable results.

At this rate, we'll be finished ahead of the deadline.

Uh, Dr. Killman, there's just one thing.

The men you are keeping locked up, I'd like them available for work immediately.

Oh, nonsense. There are only a few.

You're doing magnificently without them.

Do you know where the prisoners are kept?

I want to see the prisoners.

It's against orders.

I'm in charge here, or haven't you heard?

Only Dr. Killman can grant permission, sir.

ANDREAS: Good.

Now, the two of us might go unnoticed for a while.

With luck, we could make it to Killman and his lab.

I'd like to have my hands around his neck right now.

That because of Marnya?

Yeah, because of Marnya. And other things.

First things first, Marius. We have more important business with him.

Psst!

[CHATTERING]

But there are no problems--

You exceeded your authority when you contacted Intelligence directly...

...with the voiceprint.

Such communication is forbidden without clearance from Central.

And you know that, Dr. Killman.

[OVER PHONE] We have dispatched another man. A specialist.

He will be arriving soon. You will take your orders from him.

You can't replace Filene. He's--

That is all, Dr. Killman.

They're doing very well.

I can see that.

Everything was planned so perfectly. Everything.

It took years just to plot the construction...

...so that even these fools could construct the machine.

And now, when the moment is so near....

What's happened?

They're sending another man.

A specialist.

Oh? To take my place?

They didn't say.

Could you speed up the work, even a little?

Well, if you'd free the prisoners, it would help.

They are ordered to come out.

It's no use.

They refuse to go unless you release all of them.

He stays.

[MARIUS YELLS]

ANDREAS [WHISPERING]: Not now.

It appears I am the only volunteer.

What are you going to do to them?

Hmm? Oh.

I don't know, my dear. Perhaps I'll leave that to Mr. Filene.

If he finishes the project on time, I shall owe him a favor.

Filene.

He does not seem to be a very cruel man.

As I am?

- Oh, I did not mean that-- - No, of course you did.

And of course you're right.

Ah, but no matter. The prisoners will be Filene's problem.

Except for one.

Well, after all, Marius is the ringleader. We can hardly keep him alive, can we?

Killman, what can you accomplish by killing him?

Oh, my dear, you actually sound as if you care.

Ah, but that can't be. After all, you were the one who betrayed Marius.

And all your people.

How's your history on natural disasters?

Try me.

The year is 1566, China.

China, province of Shaanxi, 830,000 people killed by an earthquake.

This is an earthquake machine.

There must be an alarm system in Killman's lab.

Give me about 15 minutes to deactivate it...

...and then neutralize Killman...

...and, uh, then pull its teeth. All right?

Uh, could...?

Stand very still, Mr. Solo.

And Mr. Petros.

So naive.

This, Mr. Solo, is useless on an island...

...that has been electronically blacked out for communication...

...except for Thrush.

Now, gentlemen, you will accompany me to Thrush Central...

...where we know what to do with U.N.C.L.E. agents.

What's the meaning of this?

What are you doing? Why didn't you report to me?

- These men are-- KILLMAN: You fool!

That man has found a way to save the project. Now, release him.

They are both U.N.C.L.E. agents. This one, in fact, is U.N.C.L.E.'s top agent.

You allowed them to penetrate.

The project is canceled, Dr. Killman. It will be destroyed.

And all who remain on this island will be liquidated in exactly 12 hours.

By whose authority?

By authority of Thrush Central...

...where you are going now to stand trial.

No. It's nearly completed.

Take them.

Take those two out and arrange an accident.

Take him back to his cell, then report to me here.

And now, Mr....

Uh, Solo. Napoleon Solo.

Mr. Solo.

You will resume your-- I believe the word is "cover"...

...and see to it that the work is brought to an immediate conclusion.

I think not, Dr. Killman.

Then think again, Mr. Solo.

The life of every human being on this island is in your hands.

The people will work for you.

There's still time to finish the project if you cooperate.

If not, I assure you Thrush won't hesitate...

...to remove the civilization of Irbos from the surface of the Earth. Hmm?

And how many other civilizations will you destroy with your machine?

It's an agonizing choice, isn't it, Mr. Solo?

Several hundred natives here...

...versus how many thousands of people throughout the Earth?

But it's also a matter of priorities.

The people here have only hours to live.

The others, perhaps weeks, maybe even months.

My guess, Mr. Solo, is that you'll try to save the people here.

Worry about the rest of the world later.

I'll do what I can.

He's to do everything he's done before.

Mr. Solo, you'll be under the tightest security.

The first untoward gesture, the first wrong move...

...and I assure you, your friend will be shot.

Will you have me shot too?

- Marnya. - You need all the slaves you can get.

I belong among them.

I think you know where you belong, my dear.

- With you? - With me.

And the promises I made, I'm in the position to keep them now.

Marnya, not in the distant future, tomorrow.

The promises. I release you from all of them.

Oh, Marnya.

Go join your people, if they'll have you.

Killman no longer has need of you.

I want to help my people.

Attention. Attention.

[OVER PA] The work is nearing completion.

All those who have finished will be removed from the immediate area.

When all work has been accomplished...

...the people will be released.

[WHISPERS] Go.

This is Dr. Killman. The project is--

THRUSH AUTHORITY [OVER PHONE]: The project has been abandoned.

You will submit yourself to the orders of the specialist.

That is our final decision.

No, listen to me.

The man is dead. There was an accident.

You can proceed.

The project is completed, do you understand? It's completed.

And what of Mr. Solo and Mr. Petros?

Safely under guard.

Accept our congratulations, Dr. Killman.

This is the voice of Armageddon.

I speak to every nation on Earth.

[ON TV] Within the next few minutes...

...a seismic catastrophe will destroy...

...one of the major cities of the world.

There is nothing anyone can do...

...to prevent this disaster.

Following the proof of the power of Armageddon...

...world capitals will receive instructions...

...that will specify the procedures whereby the government of their nations...

...will be placed in our hands.

WAVERLY: I'm afraid so, Mr. Prime Minister. I'm afraid so.

They're using a communications satellite to jam the regular channels.

The telecast is being received all over the world.

We'll be in touch shortly.

Our instructions will be obeyed...

...or your cities will be destroyed by earthquake, one by one.

Marius, no matter what happens, we have to destroy that machine.

MARIUS: It's Marnya.

You stay here. I'll try to get around to the other side.

When I signal you, start firing towards the machine.

THRUSH AUTHORITY: This will be your only warning.

This is the voice of Armageddon.

I congratulate you all.

KILLMAN [OVER PA]: You have done well.

Mr. Solo, my appreciation.

The guards will now remove all workers...

...to the area of the prisoners' cell.

If there is any opposition, silence it.

Mr. Solo and Mr. Petros are to be brought to headquarters immediately.

[PEOPLE SCREAMING AND SHOUTING]

Marnya!

Marius!

[GUARD GRUNTS]

Marnya!

[MACHINE HUMMING]

[WHISPERING] Nine, eight, seven....

[HUMMING INTENSIFIES]

Come on, Andreas.

[CLICKING CONTROLS]

[GUARD GRUNTING]

[SOLO GRUNTING]

It's not much to show for 30 years of your life...

...is it, Dr. Killman?

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