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Very good.

Control monitors copy.

Four minutes and counting.

Ground zone clear.

Goodbye, Shuri.

Sorry I can't stay.

You were good.

The problem is you were too good.

I have no idea.

The lead pilot is going to miss this.

Ignition.

space flight in history and test it perfectly. We're near ready to launch.

Yes, we are.

The library is now closed.

Robert Louis Stevenson kidnapped.

Been a favorite of mine since I was a boy.

I think you share that with most boys. From nine to ninety.

Well, there aren't many heroes like Alan Breck Stewart.

What else do you recommend?

If you're a Stevenson fan, we have the Master of Ballantrae on the shelf.

You'll find it there.

The disappearance of a man might have compromised the security of the entire

world. Daniel Bergerac was the lead pilot for the first private man venture

space. He was to command Frontier One, owned and operated by the Eurospace

Consortium, a multi -billion dollar company.

Officially, Bergerac is listed as missing, but we think he might have met

foul play.

Eurospace have leased a piece of Australian outback.

built a private base, and they're planning to launch very shortly.

The Frontier One is designed for using a super laser in space, clearing cosmic

debris, helping build a new space lab, test drilling mineral bodies,

constructing an orbiting chemical lab.

It could be the future of mankind in space, but in the wrong hands, it could

the vehicle to a new dimension and terror.

Your mission, Jim, should you choose to accept it.

is to make sure that Frontier One is not being used in a terrorist plot to

threaten targets on Earth from space.

As always, should you or any member of your I .M. force be caught or killed,

Secretary will disavow any knowledge of your actions.

This disc will self -destruct in five seconds.

Good luck, Jim.

the different nationalities.

It certainly looks like United Nations.

Well, that's the way Eurospace is as a private company. Let me tell you, their

technology is top -notch and so are their people.

How did Eurospace get them? Money, top salaries, hazard pay, bonuses, plus a

shot at immortality.

Well, we're going to join up.

We're halfway there already.

Dr. Lloyd Bell.

distinguished Canadian biologist. He looks good.

How long has he been there?

Three weeks.

The man with him is Matthew Ryan.

He's the new commander of Frontier One. His background is clean.

Sure.

But he's in command because Bergerac disappeared.

Well, we're going to give him a rival pilot in Judith Rand.

If there is a terrorist plot, this should force the issue.

Well, I've got to hand it to her.

How's she doing? She's doing fine so far.

She was hired as Dr. Judith Rand, Ph .D., with a NASA background, which we

invented, including the fact that she's a pilot.

And if they check... If they check, Judith Rand is in NASA files.

Now, she's been going head -to -head with Ryan in a series of tests, with

backing her up through this receiver.

He can feed her the technical data she needs to outperform Ryan in the tests

will be giving.

As? As Dr.

Peter Ringland, MD, PhD, specialist in pilot response analysis.

I had to conduct the final selection process.

Yes.

Max, you're going in as technical safety supervisor.

Your predecessor won a pre -vacation trip. Ought to be landing in Hawaii

about now.

Good. I go in as Dr. Andrew Lyman, NASA executive, observing the first flight of

Frontier One.

This flight has got to be clean. It has to be a success.

There's enough technology up there to create a nightmare for all of us on this

planet.

Dr. Engel is just all right.

Thank you. Take care of this.

We are most happy to have you join us, Dr. England.

Welcome. Thank you.

You're Matthew Ryan, the main pilot.

Yeah.

We haven't finished the test yet.

I'm Dr. Judith Rand.

Oh, yes.

Laser expert.

And lead pilot candidate.

I'd like to see the test you're planning on. Yes, well, I can show you

prototypes. Good.

I like to be on top of things.

Now, this next run of test is designed to simulate emergencies they could

encounter.

We're testing for quick, accurate pilot responses.

We must determine the best pilot commander as quickly as possible.

Oh, don't bother. I'm all right.

Captain Ryan, all of us are betting you win today.

Well, tell me a chance.

Well, that's not the way I heard it.

I heard it through all the mobiles.

Anyway, good luck.

Testing

commences

as soon as they're in the cabin.

Dr. Rand, the data grids will appear on the inside of your visors. Put your

helmets on.

Shannon, read me?

Ready.

Lower your visors now.

Ten seconds to commencement of test.

Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, five, four, three.

One. Commence.

Reduce thrust.

Bar three.

Dr. Ratt.

Of course.

No need to look too much, Shannon.

We are now out of the ionosphere and adjusting for preliminary orbit.

Space debris.

You have ten seconds to maneuver to safety.

Now. Ten.

Nine. Eight.

Lateral thrust.

Up to 9G.

One second first.

Now.

Eight seconds.

She's remarkable.

And you did well, Matthew.

Well, I take it that means we have a new pilot.

The company rule is very clear.

Command must be given to the best performer.

Congratulations. Thanks.

What's that?

We're taking off.

Well, can't you do something?

No way. We have main engine start.

Stay in your seat, doctor.

Ryan!

Jim, get her. It's Alina. She's at the launch control.

You're wasting your time.

They've got an override program in the system.

Our controls are useless.

Ryan, you can't risk a liftoff. We haven't finished the check down.

I ran all the data yesterday.

She's ready.

Relax. I'm committing a piece of history, not suicide.

Fine, you can't make it without a backup team down here.

I'll struggle.

Okay, people.

Fat chorus of bye -bye birding.

He has complete control of the ship.

Hey!

This base is now under the control of the liberation

forces of General Robart.

Welcome, sir.

You betrayed us!

Hey!

Please, don't...

This is insane. Without backup. I've got all the backup I need.

Welcome to Eurospace Base, General Robart.

Are you in full control?

I am.

Who is that?

That woman was to be killed.

It's okay.

Alita decided I could use a laser expert.

Very well.

Proceed with the mission.

What do you want from us?

Andrew Lehman, NASA.

Correct.

Doctors England.

And Dr. Bell.

Dr. Bell, that's right.

An educated man of color should not allow himself to be used.

You, what is your function?

Technical safety.

Then you will continue that role.

Dr. Sovalev?

The force I represent is now in command of this base.

What force is that?

You are all required to support Dr.

Ryan in every capacity.

Disobedience will be punished.

Saboteurs will be executed.

You performed your duties in eliminating Bergerac, but you failed to kill Julie

Friend.

Dr. Ryan was then forced to launch without full preparation.

It seemed more efficient to make use of her.

And the liftoff was successful.

But you made a vital decision without consulting me.

As I said, disobedience will be punished.

General Robard.

Sir.

I run a constant biocheck on the crew.

Make sure that they stay healthy.

We will continue to do so, Dr. Bell, with your personnel.

You will report to me regularly here.

What mission was he talking about I'll show you in just one moment

Come

on down here

They're heating up the laser.

Yep. Target is dead ahead.

That's a communication satellite.

It was.

in hell was that?

Get me the present.

Half of Europe's out.

I want all the data. What happened, how, and who by damn did it.

That should have got everybody's attention, General.

I'm ready for the satellite whenever you are.

Wait for my command.

You're going to blow another communications satellite.

Why? Oh, not destroy it.

We're going to use it to patch into the TV news.

Breaking news has just received a fresh update from the White

House on the assault in space.

The White House has confirmed that the attack was not, I repeat, not made by

Soviet weaponry. And tracking stations report that the attack was made from a

spacecraft of some kind.

Officials are positive that the craft... Why destroy a communications satellite?

You're asked to remain calm as there is no indication... Now, to get a mule's

attention, the first thing you do is hit him over the head with a club.

There has been no identification of the mystery spacecraft?

No.

Nor any clue as to who is Manning?

You're right.

Ryan's patching old Stoneface out there to a satellite ship.

or the TV news.

All I know is our relay went crazy.

Wait, wait, I think we're getting something. Your attention.

I'm Robard.

I'm in command of the spacecraft liberation formerly named Frontier One.

Satellites of the United States and the Soviet Union are now under our guns.

Get on to the CIA.

What an idea, Neil. Personal profile analysis.

Everything, damn it!

We ask only this, that the United States give us command of one surveillance

satellite to help us maintain peace.

We ask for the computer codes that unlock and control this satellite.

does not agree, we will destroy every American satellite in space.

So be warned.

You have three hours to agree.

Three hours.

That military surveillance satellite should come within our range in the next

half hour.

Contact me then.

I read you.

I mean, you'd risk burning a U .S. military satellite?

Yep. Just like the God of Thunder. Rubbing lightning bolts in space.

Shannon, you have to stop Ryan.

Can you sabotage this ship's laser?

I understand what you're saying.

But the risk?

Are you doing it for the money?

Not the money.

Power.

I think I found something.

Laser control.

The electronic linkages were never fully checked out. That was supposed to

happen just before the scheduled takeoff.

You mean Shannon could put stress on the laser?

There should be a program testing them to their limit.

Dr. Lyman, come with me.

I've accessed a program to push it over the edge.

You got it?

I better run some tests.

Hands on.

You might need to recalibrate it before using it again.

It works just fine.

You've seen the proof of that.

Nice try, Shannon.

Keep at it.

Send me a signal if you can talk him around.

Use that word.

I'll know you're ready.

Max, you've tapped us into that security camera.

Right.

Dr. Sullivan has been seriously wounded.

He cannot function.

I've recorded.

You are the senior official in this base, so I will call it you responsible

the work.

in mission control.

You must support our effort.

Fully. Is that clear?

Well, very clear, but our people have to be able to run their technical and

safety checks.

What? There's radioactive material on this base. We have to run constant

Do what is necessary.

You'll be completely responsible for our safety.

I understand.

Robart's chair with ventilation slots.

I think there could be something very dangerous in there.

Good thinking.

Robart has a weak spot. He's a chain smoker.

We'll use that.

Have you got enough for a mask of Robart?

Yes.

We're able to find the program for Shannon to use.

Just waiting for a signal.

Here comes our target now.

The nuclear power source on board.

Great.

Oh, it won't blow.

It'll just melt like a candle.

Only if the laser is aimed perfectly.

It will be.

After ignoring standard operating procedures?

Like when?

When you fired it last.

My training says that you always check the targeting sensors before using it

again. Especially when you use it up to full power.

Let me run the tests.

Make it quick.

Confirm stage red. Stand by to launch conventional missiles.

128 innocent people.

But against 14 million in New York, 10 million in Moscow, three and one half

million in Sydney.

The Australian government have agreed to a non -nuclear strike.

I'm sure I damned us to get out of this peacefully.

But if not, we'll wipe out the base.

It's okay for power.

Now I'll recalibrate the aiming sensors.

Okay. Shannon, here's the high -stress program that may overload the control

linkages. Run this sequence.

Fifty.

Thirty -two.

Nineteen.

Sixteen grabs.

Got interference.

You'll just take a moment or so to verify.

What's going on here?

A little problem with the computer.

Let it check for radiation.

Yes, that should spend it.

What's that?

It's a hotspot, Dr. Lyman.

Mark it. Right.

Somebody got Carolyn. Tell your men not to go near anything with that mark on

it. It could be highly dangerous.

Yes, I will.

Fast.

Shannon, you read me?

Yes.

Fine. Get that laser operational.

All right.

Here's the rest of the numbers.

Nine.

Thirty -eight.

Something's funny here.

Cut the power.

The problem is physical.

These controls won't shift it.

You're the laser expert.

You'll just have to go out there and free it up.

What a spacewalk.

The girth ranch is meant to be fully trained for it.

She's gutsy enough if we can talk her through it.

She'll have to fix the laser.

We have to get the rope hard before she gets it working.

Max is in position.

Are you ready, Nicholas?

Yes.

Then we gotta go.

You. You.

What are you doing?

Radiation check.

Sir.

Dr. Lyman explained.

There is much radioactive material used.

There could be danger from it.

If I find this is only a ploy to disturb my men, I will have you shot.

General Robard's gonna wish he quit smoking years ago.

Okay.

Do your stuff.

But you're dead, understand?

Yeah.

You read me?

Just a walk in the park, baby.

My God.

It's beautiful.

Are you okay?

I'm scared.

Get moving.

You have every right to be scared.

I'll talk you through it.

Remember,

Be tethered to that ship.

Nothing can go wrong.

Yeah, right.

I'm okay.

Hang in there and take it slowly.

Spaceship Frontier One.

Frontier One.

This is General Josiah Ransom, United States Air Force.

Respond.

I repeat.

Satellite bounce.

Transmission from the Pentagon.

Nail it down.

Can you punch through to me?

Maybe in a few seconds.

I assume you're hearing me, so listen carefully.

I'll make it simple.

I speak for the President of the United States, the General Secretary of the

Soviet Union, and the Prime Minister of Australia.

We will not be held hostage or comply with your demands.

Be warned.

In precisely one hour, we are prepared to eliminate the Eurospace base with our

weaponry.

Innocent people will die, we know that.

But your terrorists also will die, and you will be abandoned in space.

You have one hour to respond.

That's all.

You go now.

No one leaves the building.

No one leaves the building.

They're going to wipe out this space.

We have 59 minutes.

NORAD's on red alert.

I can't get through direct. Every channel's locked up.

We'll have to try to relay to Frontier One. It's the only way.

Only Shannon can do that.

First, we have to get to Robard.

So far, so good.

Okay, I'm going to tell you what to do to fix the laser while we take Robart

of the play.

Look down the right -hand side of the barrel mounting.

You'll find a recessed key in the hole.

Got it.

I think I found the problem.

In your kit, you'll find a tool that fits a small hexagonal nut.

You have to ease it off so that the laser is free to turn.

I'm freeing the tension control.

Once you've done that, you'll have to tighten the lock nut. If it's not tight,

the tension control will slacken right off.

Sorry, but we're going to have to leave you to it.

We will demolish another satellite, Dr. Ryan.

Immediately.

The laser needs work. It may take a while.

You fail to tell me, Dr. Ryan.

I've sent Dr.

Rand out to take care of it.

My laser expert?

She doesn't get back inside until the job's done.

Inform me at once.

Keep clear.

But I'm covered with poison.

I need a cigarette. Can I have a cigarette? Give the general a cigarette,

please.

Let me have them. You stay here for your own safety. Look, you were pretty

close. Cigarette!

Cigarette! Now!

Shannon, Robart is out.

Nicholas is in.

How you doing?

Now I'll tighten the lock nut.

All clear.

General!

Shall we evacuate the base, General? The American missiles are about to... I

deal with it.

Assemble all of our people here, now.

I want to address them personally.

you back inside.

Congratulations, Dr. Rand. You just saved your own life.

Come on in out of the cold.

You'll have to unhitch your tether.

Hold on to the laser.

Shannon, if you've got no options, just take it nice and slow.

Bye, Dr. Rand.

Jim!

Tell me what sort of equipment you have. And don't worry about Ryan hearing you.

EVA communication was broken when you went off the tether.

I've got tools.

And half hours worth of air.

All right, listen.

The air supply can be used as a jet.

Try to reach the purge valve.

14 minutes to launch.

I'm ready to take the satellite out now.

Not yet, Ty. Wait.

It's an order.

Where is the Florent? She went outside and she never came back.

I see.

The general has new orders.

There is a possibility of an American missile attack.

However, this base has an impregnable bunker.

Troops only go with this man to take shelter.

All other base personnel shall remain at their stations.

Do not move.

deep enough to withstand a missile attack?

I

made

it.

Now we just have to deal with Ryan.

We'll give them every second we can.

But does the decision still stand?

Yes, sir.

Continue with condition red.

Five minutes to missile launch.

All right, still on red alert.

Everything depends on Shannon.

Jim. Grant.

I got him.

We never doubted you would.

Jim, we've got less than two minutes.

Shannon, can you put these code coordinates through the ship system via

satellite link? We have no other way to reach NORAD.

Ninety seconds to missile launch.

This is Frontier One in space calling General Joshua Branson.

Urgent. Jim, you're patched in.

Calling from Eurospace Base.

My government cryptonym is US Alpha 716 Turner.

Are you a prisoner of the terrorists?

Negative. The terrorists are safely out of action. Cancel the missile strike.

Ransom. Command HQ.

Cancel operations.

Erase. Repeat. Cancel.

Thank you.

How the hell did you get there?

I'm sorry, General. We seem to be losing our connection.

Smoking really is hazardous to your health.

possible. The world's leading neo -Nazis.

Don't move.

They think he's alive.

They know only what I want them to know.

This was Hitler's dream.

You comprehend what's happening?

We are going to kill you. Well, it's likely they've all been kidnapped.

No contact with the real world.

Do they know what to do with tonight's program?

Yes, sir. The hunt begins now.

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