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These are the journals of Darian Lambert, Captain, Fugitive Retrieval

.D.

2193.

Zachary Elliot had been rich and wild in the 22nd century. Now he was rich and

dangerous.

You're making me sick.

Zach?

Oh, my God.

Are you crazy?

I love this stuff.

I've had enough. Will you stop it?

Just saying.

I should have driven to the party.

Oh, come on. Door -to -door service is the least I can do for my most dedicated

office manager.

Hey, besides, where's your sense of adventure?

You never used to be such a drag.

You never used to be such a jerk.

Okay, okay. No more fancy stuff.

Good.

That's one quick detour.

What are we doing in Daly Canyon?

I've got a little business to clean up.

Wait here.

How long are you going to take?

A couple of minutes. Just wait.

Is that your chopper?

Must have cost you a bundle.

We got a good deal.

Bought two.

Yeah, you boys are making so much money, you don't know what to do with it.

Ah, right.

Like it's a real problem.

Yeah, well, I can help you with your problem.

I want a percentage of the action.

You're dreaming.

I put my butt on the line when I got you that departmental printout.

And we paid you 25 grand.

That's nothing compared to what you guys are gonna pull in You make a deal Not

this deal now we change it or I blow the whistle

I

Told Josh it was just a matter of time

What are you talking about?

Well, we couldn't pull this off without you.

So Josh and I were just waiting for you to ask for your fair share.

Yeah,

well, I'm glad you see it my way.

I want you to have this.

A gift to honor our new deal.

Old family tradition.

Never seen a pen like that before.

Well that's because it won't be invented until 2172.

Party time.

It began in the future.

A scientist turning to evil.

A time machine called Trax.

Criminals who vanish.

And along with the mission.

He has one weapon.

And a computer named Selma.

Good morning, Captain Lambert.

With him, he will travel to a time more innocent than his own.

Now. He is among us.

A special breed of man.

A hunter.

Traveling through our world.

Searching for fugitives on his own.

Knowing he cannot go home.

Until he has found them all.

His name is Darian Lambert.

And this is his story.

The captain and I were en route to Chicago to apprehend Zachary and Joshua

Elliott, brothers wanted in the 22nd century for computer theft.

Evelyn Wood.

Evelyn Wood what?

Evelyn Wood. Speed reading. You know, read the Old Testament in 14 minutes.

Oh, yeah.

That Evelyn Wood.

I want to review the case before we land. Tell me everything you know about

Technology.

An advanced computer software company established by the Elliott brothers upon

their arrival in this century.

Sounds like a front.

Front of what?

Based on their record, they could be illegally wired in any number of private

corporate accounts.

I'm going to have to find out what they're up to before I send them back.

first step is to get inside their company.

Z &J Technology is currently seeking a programmer with experience in multi

-digital sorting.

Perfect.

How did you know that?

I scanned the hacker's billboard.

The what?

A network of communication among sophisticated computer users.

How do I apply for the job?

I have already contacted Z &J Technology via modem and currently await a

response. Great. Great.

I'll give you time to see Chicago.

Chicago. The place of your future birth.

It's not everyone who gets the opportunity to see where they're born

before it happens.

How much time are you planning to expend here?

I'm not sure.

Long enough to take in a Cubs game.

I can save you time, Captain. The Cubs lose their next three games to the Mets.

What a disgusting game.

Are you kidding?

It's totally cool.

You're even starting to sound like Zach.

What's wrong with that?

He's a great guy.

What are those?

A couple of dexies.

Zach gave them to me.

Helps me keep my focus.

Andrew, that's speed.

Relax. Let him enjoy the party.

What are you doing giving my brother drugs?

Are you his mother or his sister?

Party time.

Hey,

how'd you know it was my favorite game, huh?

I love the sound of that.

How are we doing with the copy system's password?

We're real close.

I'm counting on you.

No problem.

Hey, Zach, we've got to talk.

Don't let me down.

I wish you'd stay far away from him.

Hey, you're the one who introduced me to him.

I know.

What does Stevens want?

We cut the deal, but I convinced him that was a bad idea.

Will he be troubled?

Don't worry.

He'll keep quiet.

We are on the verge of the big score.

At least I... I just want to be careful.

Tomorrow will be careful.

Are you disappointed that your future birth site is presently occupied by a

-market? It wasn't the romantic image I had in mind.

Everything's so different.

Except this.

This was my favorite restaurant in the 22nd century.

This is great.

I must alert you. There is a pervasive odor of grease in the air.

Selma, can you smell?

Not exactly. I analyze the molecules within a 30 -yard radius and... One

I have received a message from V &J Technology.

You're hired.

Good job, Selma.

Who are you talking to?

I was just thinking out loud.

Max Shepard.

Yeah, that's me.

Darian Lambert.

Yeah.

I've heard wonderful things about this place.

Who from?

Well, they've only been beating down the doors, haven't they?

I'm thinking of dumping the joint and going back to London.

Give it time.

This place is destined to be a Chicago landmark.

Oh, sure it is.

Do you want any of the specials? No, no, no.

I already know what I want.

Shepperton's chicken pot pie.

No, we don't have no pot pies.

What about some roast chicken with potatoes?

No, wait a minute. No pot pies?

Well, too much bother.

You've got to make the crust and chop all the food up into little squares.

When you think of shepherds, you think chicken pot pie.

Maybe you do, but... Not you again.

All right, mate, hit the road.

You've got to help me out.

My mum's sick.

Of course she is. My old mum's Queen Elizabeth.

Can you help me out?

What's the matter with her?

Well, you know, she's sick.

She's real sick.

You want me to call a doctor?

Don't encourage him. Get lost.

His mother's sick.

He needs her help. What he needs is a bath and two sober days in a row. Five

seconds and I call the cop, Ez.

No cops.

Put the gun away.

Give me your wallet.

If you wanted to rob us, why did you have to make a story up about your

Are you for real?

I don't even know who my mother is. Ah, you see? Now that would explain it. Your

wallet.

You, give me the money and the register.

No.

Max, jump!

What happened?

Well, the excitement must have gotten to him.

What was that blue flash?

Why don't you call the police before he wakes up?

Imagine lying about your mother.

Randolph called from the leasing company. He said they're going to

helicopters if we don't meet the payments this week.

So, stall them for a couple more days.

How are we going to pay for all this, huh?

Our rent's due in the offices. The landlord called about the house.

Alas.

After this hit, we're set for life.

Look, I'm afraid we're biting off too much with this one.

Every cop in America is going to be on our tails. Can't we just stick with the

account transfer? Josh, haven't you learned anything from me? We're only on

earth for a little while.

After that, we're dead.

Dead for a long, long time.

So we're going to make the most of it, okay?

You wanted to see me?

Yeah.

Give us an update.

My program has already tried and rejected over 62 million alphanumeric

combinations.

I'm running 90 ,000 options an hour. You've got to crank it up.

Tomorrow they switch over to a completely different system. If we don't

password within the next 24 hours, we're screwed.

See, Josh and I are basically idea guys.

We brought you in because you're one of the top computer cryptologists in the

country.

But, Andrew, buddy, you're not delivering the goods.

That's why we've hired someone to give you a hand.

Someone to help me? Yeah.

A consultant.

You're supposed to be aware there's multi -digital sorting.

We don't need anyone from the outside.

Yeah. Your appointment's here.

Okay, send him in.

Get him up to speed, fast.

We are running out of time.

You look familiar.

First time in Chicago?

I just got in today.

Welcome aboard.

We're into some very complicated programs.

Hopefully I can contribute something.

It's a lot more advanced than any traditional data analysis.

Here's my own.

Great music.

It is music, isn't it?

Saigon Pit.

My dog.

Your dog?

Listen, I know they brought you in to help me, but I'm working with programs

that are three or four generations away from anything you've ever seen.

Really?

What I'm trying to say is, I'm behind schedule, and I don't have time to teach

you how to use the equipment.

May I?

Sure. Knock yourself out.

Hey, you know how to... Looks like the O 'Neill sorting modification to the Ross

9000.

You know your stuff.

I've been at it a few years.

Andrew,

are you ready?

Oh, Megan, this is Darian.

He's going to be working with us.

This is my sister, Megan.

She runs the office.

How do you do?

Hi. Let's go.

Darian, do you want to join us?

Great.

I know just the place.

How did you find this place?

I've known about it for a very long time.

So tell me about my employers.

They're great.

They tripled my salary when they hired me away from DJC.

Where'd they steal you from?

Nowhere. She used to date Zach.

That's ancient history.

They're so young, they must be very bright.

They're, um, different.

What way?

Can we order?

I'm starved.

Zach said you were going to fill me in on this password you're looking for.

We have less than a day to get into the mainframe of CompuSystems.

Zach and Josh think they've been tapping into D &J Technologies' database and

stealing our programs.

And how's it going so far?

Fair.

CompuSystems has the most incredible security system I've ever seen.

Put away the menus, because I have made a special lunch for you and your guests.

Well, after you risking your life for me yesterday, I thought it was the very

least I could do.

Max, you didn't.

Risking your life? What happened? Nothing.

Nothing.

Guy comes in here, he pulls out a gun. The next thing I know, Darian here steps

up and there's a bright flash of blue light and the guy's out gone.

I saw that light too. It was just a reflection of a passing car.

Whatever. I think you saved my tale.

Yeah.

You're going to love it.

It's my favourite dish.

Close, Max.

Close.

Let's see if I can remember my fifth -grade computer class.

This should work.

23 digits.

I've never seen more than 16 -digit sampling.

Where did you learn that?

Fifth grade.

Fifth year graduate program in computer analysis.

Here.

Try it on your system.

It should speed things up.

Great.

Thanks.

Selma.

I need your help.

At your service, Captain.

The deeper I dig, the more I'm certain that this CompuSystems story is cracked.

Can you interface directly with the main computer in this unit?

Really, Captain?

I want to cross -reference all data regarding CompuSystems with access code

from Andrew's machine.

Is that all?

No. If you have time, I want you to access your own files for cookbooks.

Cookbooks?

And find a recipe.

Or Shepard and Chicken Pot Pie.

I assume the CompuSystem situation should take priority.

Visual mode.

So what are the Elliot boys up to?

I am not certain, but your assumption was correct.

Andrew's work is not directed to compute systems.

What's the password for it?

The pattern of the code indicates that it is an access key to a United States

governmental agency.

Which department?

I do not have that information yet. I will have to spend additional time

that drafty box.

U .S. government sounds ambitious.

I know Jordan is hurt.

Yeah, do it.

Zach, screen breathe.

The ionic field can be modified, forming a symbiotic electrical link -up with...

I detect video image recording.

Where would he get a holographic database?

Only one place.

Back home.

Darian, would you mind coming up to the office for a minute?

Zach and I have something we'd like to show you.

What can I do for you?

Well, how's it going?

Great. I've stepped up Andrew's program, so we're moving along a lot faster.

Josh, we have a real pro here.

Have you done any work in the futuristic fields?

Spectral transference, holographic imaging?

Why do you ask?

Have a look at this.

The ionic field can be modified, forming a symbiotic electrical link up with...

I detect video image recording.

So what do you have to say?

Camera's in the bathroom.

Very kinky.

Let's see.

Very clever.

Where'd you get this?

A friend of mine designed it.

It's a prototype.

State -of -the -art equipment.

In 2184.

Mordecai's zombie.

Said I should drop in on you.

Well, how's old Mo doing?

He's still one step ahead of the law.

Why'd he send you to us?

I was in a similar line of work.

Made a few nice scores.

The things were getting hot. I went to see Mo.

And he thought that we might hit it off.

I didn't know you were here.

Could have started up some stores on my own, but... Wanted to go with somebody

established. And I like your style.

Well, let's take it one step at a time.

You help us find the password.

And then we'll talk.

Okay?

Great.

You think he's cool?

Maybe.

But not.

He's a dead man.

I have the additional information.

Let's take a walk.

And turning now to local news.

A smashed car was found in a remote area of Daly Canyon.

The victim was identified as Roger Stevens, an official with the Treasury

Department.

Apparently he lost control of his car and went over the railing.

Police are calling it an accident.

I just heard they found a body in Daly Canyon.

Yeah?

What's the punchline?

It's the man from the Treasury Department, Roger Stevens.

Oh, tough break.

Zach, we've got to go to the police.

What are you talking about?

We were there the other night. So what?

I didn't see anything.

And neither did you.

But you knew Stevens.

Maybe... The last thing I need right now are a bunch of cops calling around

here. So you go back to your office and keep your mouth shut.

Yeah.

All right, yeah, put him on.

Mr. Reed.

Yeah.

Andrew, we've got to talk.

Not now. I'm close to cracking that.

We've got to get out of here.

Sure. No problem. We'll talk about it later.

Andrew, I have just been... Not now.

Summer, what's the target?

The Treasury Department.

Treasury.

So once they get the password, they could issue themselves a check for

any amount.

Lose it in a red tape. It could take months to sort out.

If the computer treasury in 2193 is still slow, especially with tax returns.

I've got to get to Andrew before he finds the password.

Megan, I need your help. Stay away from me.

What's the problem?

You know the problem.

What are you talking about? Let me go or I'll call the cops. I am a cop.

Yeah, nice try.

Washington, what are you doing here?

We suspect the Elliotts of conducting computer thefts, siphoning money out of

dormant bank accounts.

My brother's not involved, is he? Not as far as I know.

Andrew's a good kid.

He'd never be involved in stealing.

Or what?

What does that mean?

Let's take a walk. I want you to tell me about this.

Two nights ago, I was with Zach in his helicopter. We landed in Daly Canyon.

So?

Today they found a body at the bottom of the canyon.

Some guy called Stevens.

I saw his face at the office.

He had something to do with the Treasury Department.

I want you to go straight home.

Don't say anything to anyone. You don't make any calls because I'm sure your

phone is bugged.

I have to ask you a question.

What's the blue flash?

Why do you ask?

Well... That night in Daily Canyon, there was a blue light.

It was just for an instant.

Do you trust me?

All I can tell you is it's a special kind of weapon.

And now that you know that, forget it.

You take care of my brother and you've got yourself a deal.

Done.

Darian! Darian! We did it!

We did it!

You found the fast food. We never would have gotten it without your program.

Zach and Josh went crazy. Told me I was in for a big bonus.

There's some business to take care of. I'll be back in a minute.

The money's being transmitted.

25 million transferred out of the South American Relief Fund and directly into

our Swiss account.

Oh, I gotta hand it to you. This was brilliant.

What's wrong? What are you doing? Closing up shop.

We're out of here.

What the hell for?

This town's getting a little too hot. Besides, the money's in Switzerland. We

had a plane to catch.

Yeah, but Zach, we've got to... I heard the news.

Well, I'm glad I came along when I did.

Yeah.

We're grateful.

And I'm ready to talk about that partnership now.

You earned it.

What's ours is yours.

Call the pilot from the car and have him meet us at the airfield across the

lake. Oh, Andrew, great job.

Thanks. You know, you've been working too hard. You should take a little

vacation. Have some fun.

Party time.

Right, party time. Look, we've got to run to a meeting. We'll see you in the

morning.

Sure.

See ya.

Darian?

Darian?

Darian?

Darian?

Darian?

Are you okay?

What happened?

I made a mistake.

I messed up the situation.

What are you talking about?

The boys were using you.

That password was the key to their big time.

The mainframe of CompuSystems?

The core computer to the U .S. Treasury Department.

Treasury?

Hey, wait a minute. I didn't know anything about that, I swear. I know. I

It's okay.

Do you know where they're going?

I heard them talking about a private plane.

Something about meeting it on the other side of the lake.

Well, it's not too late. We can catch them. No, I doubt it. They'll probably

take one of the helicopters.

Well, then we'd better hurry, then.

This bad?

Yeah, it belongs to Josh.

What are you doing?

Late business.

You're driving. Me?

I can't drive this car. What do you mean?

I can't drive a stick shift.

You're kidding me. No. Get in.

I thought you knew how to drive

this thing. It's a little more power than I'm used to.

You want to take over? No, you're doing fine. Let's go.

I still don't understand why we're blown out of here.

We've made our score.

Time to move on.

Hey, but why?

Are you worried about Lambert?

Let's go.

I can't believe he followed us here. What are we going to do?

I'll talk to him.

Get the top of the window.

Now! Move it!

We lost them. Not necessarily.

What are you doing?

I'm going to bring them back.

Have you ever flown a helicopter?

Not exactly, but how tough can it be?

You can't even drive a stick ship. Get over there!

Hey, Thelma.

How does a thing differ from a hovercraft?

Your hovercraft proficiency does not translate to this archaic machine.

Thelma, that's why I need your help. Scan your memory banks.

I need instructions for a McDonnell Douglas 500.

May I point out that the helicopter is the most difficult airborne machine to

master. Down through history, seasoned pilots... The manual, Selma. Scanning.

Ready.

Turn key to the on position and flip power source switch to battery.

Okay. Now, engage the start switch on the collective lever, which is the black

one on your left.

N1 gauge reads 15%. Open throttle to the left.

Now pull up on the collective pitch lever.

Pulled it off.

Ha -ha!

Fun's over, boys.

What you doing?

Looking for trouble.

We just don't know when to stop.

Should've stopped back at 2192.

I came to send you back.

He's a cop.

Damn, I should have known.

You're in a lot of trouble, boys.

Back home, it's just a theft. Now it's murder.

Murder? What are you talking about?

Just put the chopper down.

Nobody needs to get hurt.

You're right.

Some of them are getting away.

For additional acceleration, ease the cyclic forward and the collective up.

Much better, Captain.

If they can do it, I can do it.

Captain, I would advise going over the bridge.

Good idea, Selma.

He's still with us. He's not carrying as much weight, so we can't outrun him.

We can sure fly him into the ground.

We've played these games long enough.

We've got to take him out.

Zack, what are you doing?

We're too close to get caught now.

What's the rate of him? We're whole free.

She's a killer. Why not?

So many weapons on this thing.

Not on the civilian model. It is designed as a utility vehicle.

Look, hasn't this gone far enough? Just do it!

All right, well, this is going to have to do.

If I can get close enough, I can get a few pops off.

Selma, get ready to transmit the coordinates.

Affirmative. Transmission tone is primed.

Jack! Jack!

What did you do to my brother?

Where'd you take him?

I sent him back to Atlanta and shot him!

I'm going down.

I'm not taking you with me.

I

can't

outrun him.

The Chicago Police Department and the Treasury Department are both trying to

sort it out.

Have they found Josh's body yet?

Must have vaporized in the explosion.

I still can't believe all this has happened.

Sure you can't stay an extra day?

The Mets are in town.

Oh, I'd love to see a game, but duty calls.

Too bad.

I think the Cubs are going to kill him.

Oh, I wouldn't put any money on it. Yeah? No.

I believe my favorite customers leave in town.

Good crowd.

It is amazing what an attempted old duck will do for business.

I just wanted to give you a little something to remember me by.

Oh, waiter.

Come back and visit.

I've got to go.

See you.

See you.

Thanks for everything.

Thank you for trusting me.

Headed home?

Eventually.

You're full of secrets, aren't you?

A few.

Bye.

Chicken pot pie.

Mushrooms.

Basil.

Captain, perhaps it was best said by one of your favourite writers.

You can't go home again.