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

.D.

2193. I can hardly wait.

Almost ready, my dear?

Yes, come and see.

Yes, it's perfect.

How did I get along without you?

Come on, I'm clumsy with my hands compared to you. No, I wasn't referring

your craftsmanship.

How did I get along without you?

That is so sweet.

Later.

I'll read this for the simulator.

Okay, just one last test.

No.

No more testing. This is ready.

Are you sure?

Our caution is for old people. I am feeling young and indomitable.

Of all the scientists from the 22nd century, one of the most unusual was the

renowned physicist and inventor, Dr. Carter Bach.

Dr. Bach was about to have a definite impact on the 20th century.

It began in the future.

A time machine called track.

Criminals who vanish.

And a lawman who must pursue into the past.

Now he is among us.

A special breed of man.

He has one weapon and a computer named Selma.

Good morning, Captain Lambert.

With her, he will travel through our world.

Searching for fugitives from his own.

Knowing he cannot go home until he has found them all.

His name is Darian Lambert. And this is

his story.

Journal entry.

My captain felt he needed a vacation.

This concept was difficult for me because of conflicting data.

Vacation. Noun. From the Latin.

A period spent in rest or recreation.

Yeah, so?

If this is rest and recreation, why are you working so hard?

This isn't working.

I calculate that you are applying 3 ,700 kilos of force to the fractured surface

of the wood.

Is that not worth?

I find it relaxing.

You are perspiring heavily. Your heart rate is 135 beats per minute. Your skin

temperature is elevated.

This is not relaxed.

But it feels great.

Look, Selma, just call it a guy thing.

A guy thing?

Will there be more of these guy things for me to consider?

Could be.

I'll open a file.

Do you hear something?

Object approaching.

What is it?

Some identify.

A middle -aged white male, 5 feet 11 inches, 186 pounds, wearing a dark green

cardigan, grey slacks, and an Aptox flying belt.

So how's he doing in the 20th century?

Voice mode's on.

I found him.

What do you mean? I have identified the man.

Projection mode, Selma.

Carter Bach, Ph .D., physicist, engineer, inventor, on staff, National

Polytechnic Institute from 2173.

That's right, he invented the aptux.

The formal nomenclature is Anti -Gravity Personnel Transport Unit Experimental,

a flying belt of limited altitude. It was developed for rapid deployment units

of the Northern Hemisphere Command, but was phased out in favor of the

hovercraft. I know. I never had a chance to use one.

Just as well, Captain. They were extremely dangerous.

Any idea on Buck's current whereabouts?

Scanning.

According to the academic directory, he is currently teaching at Pacific

Community College, Malibu, California.

You young people are so lucky.

You live in the dawn of an era that will reap the harvest of ideas planted by

the great 20th century scientists.

But do you even know their names?

What is that?

A Tesla coil.

Right. Who invented it? Somebody named Tesla?

Yes, Nikola Tesla, a Croatian scientist who was accused of madness in his own

time, but whose ideas into the physical reality will resonate for years to come.

This device produces 100 ,000 volts of electricity.

100 ,000 volts.

There's no need to worry. I am completely unharmed.

Despite the tremendous voltage that... through my body this coil generates only

a very few amps voltage is like water you can swim in it but amperage is like

great wave it has the power to destroy you

my own invention it

projects only a very few amps but watch closely

That device will not be invented until 2174.

I know.

Amperage.

Voltage.

A simple distinction familiar to you all.

Yet 90 years ago, only Nikola Tesla had the vision to harness it.

In your own time, James Watson cracked the biological code so that one day

will be human beings of incomparable athletic ability and stamina.

And in the years to come, there will be other great inventive minds like Susan

M., Isa Watanabe, and Mordecai Sambi.

Excuse me, those are colleagues of mine.

For tonight, read chapters 12 and 13.

And as you study, don't worry about numbers and formulas. Try instead to

what it would be like to be very tiny, riding upon a stream of pure

It was wonderful, darling.

Thank you, my dear.

Dr. Bach.

I'm Darian Lambert.

My research assistant, Miss Harkins.

Hi. What can I do for you, Mr. Lambert?

I'd like to ask you a few questions.

What about?

Aptux.

I see.

What is Aptux?

Oh, it's about the belt, my dear.

Would you excuse us?

Of course.

Let's take a walk.

We have a very lovely captain.

I knew that eventually someone like you would find me.

I'm a police captain with the fugitive retrieval section.

I'm not a fugitive, Captain.

I've committed no crime.

I know that, Doctor.

The question is, what are you doing here?

I'm rediscovering life.

My wife and daughter were killed in a hovercraft accident.

I have nothing left back there.

I'm sorry.

Mosambi approached me.

He offered me a fresh start in this century, free of all unhappy reminders.

What did he want in return?

He wanted me to do research for him.

But I haven't seen him since.

So why did you build an aptux?

I was in the mountains yesterday.

I saw you flying it.

Wonderful, wasn't it?

I have made some significant improvements.

It won't be long before I can go public.

You can't do that.

Why not?

Well, you know why.

It's a device of the future.

Why should humanity be denied the benefits of science?

If there had been antibiotics in the Dark Ages, thousands of people would

been spared the horrors of the plague. If the Titanic had been equipped with

sonar, none of its passengers would have died.

Wait a minute. You're missing the point. The Aptox is inherently dangerous.

That's why it was phased out in our time. You want to bring it here?

I have perfected it.

The new model is more stable than a hovercraft.

What about its tendency to explode on impact? I have that virtually found.

Virtually? Why don't you try it?

Now you're trying to seduce me. Well, why would I do that?

Because you know that no cop ever had a chance to try one back home.

And it appeals to your sense of adventure?

Yeah.

We can be there in half an hour.

Okay. One time.

I'll see you there.

This is Harkin.

There's a man here asking about the belt.

We better make your move or we may lose it.

Don't forget we're meeting the Chapmans at Andre's for dinner.

It'll only be a couple of hours.

I'll pick you up as soon as I'm done in town.

My new lease on life.

I never thought love would be possible again.

You're very fortunate.

This is Harkin. I'm leaving the hill.

Thirsty?

Yeah, I could use something cold.

Not hot brew, I'm afraid.

It's not cold either.

Ah, one second.

Hey.

A micro show.

Yes, I made it myself.

Not easy, I might say, without the proper components.

And don't tell me the world isn't a little better because of it.

Very impressive.

But you do have certain advantages over other scientists in this time?

Well, what do you want me to do?

Put my head in the sand and pretend I don't know what I know? I'd like you to

think about how much more you could accomplish in your own time.

This is my time, Captain.

And you know that nothing I do here can affect the time we come from.

I know that. What's more, I've committed no crime.

There's no reason for you to send me back.

Doctor, I'm the law here, and if I feel you're a threat to public safety, I am

going to send your ass back to the future.

There's no threat.

Let me show you.

You say this one is safe now?

No, not that one. That's the original design, and it is flawed.

But this new model is completely stable.

You saw me fly it.

Captain?

Think of the good this invention will do for the police, for rescue units.

During the floods in the Midwest, there was only one bridge across the

Mississippi River for 500 miles.

Belts like this could have made a real difference.

But think of the harm they could cause in the wrong hands.

One of these things could turn every urban gorilla into some kind of secret

assault helicopter.

I'm going to give it to NASA or maybe MIT.

Someone who will see to it it doesn't get into the wrong hands.

So where's the throttle?

Right here.

And this?

Ah, that governs altitude. You just rub your palm across it.

What about that?

Ah, this is something new.

A high -frequency homing device.

Effective range around 200 miles.

Very sophisticated.

You ready to try it?

Well, uh... Okay.

Let's do it.

Shift your weight to change direction.

Don't try to over -control it. Relax.

Let the machine do the flying.

That's what the hovercraft flight instructor said before my first solo.

Afterwards, he sprang for glycophysic packages.

I know that place. The first time I was there was after the Super Bowl game in

2189.

Montevideo beat London by two touchdowns. I lost a double sawbuck on

Have a good flight.

Well, what do you think, Selma?

I'm familiar with ATAC's test reports, Captain. This model demonstrates

considerably more stability.

I suggest adjusting the lateral equalizer for a more positive response.

You're right as usual, Selma.

Now, let's see what you'll do.

convinced it's not dangerous?

Well, it flies great, but it's still explosive. I have one more change to

to solve that problem. In one week, it'll be as safe as flirpy pudding.

Okay.

I'll come back in one week.

And you'll let me stay?

We'll see.

Captain, if Dr. Bark had not let you fly the Aptox...

Would you have been so indulgent?

Selma, don't nag me.

Maybe you're right, but it's something I wanted to do.

I do not understand its appeal.

Is it another guy thing?

I guess you could say that.

Yes.

Can I help you?

As a matter of fact, you can be a great deal of help, Dr. Bach.

Who the hell are you?

Colonel Nabil Gila, at your service.

Jane, run. Get out of here.

No need to run, Carter.

We're all friends here.

You know him? Of course. She works for me.

I don't understand.

Oh, it's very simple.

The colonel employs me, and he wants the belt.

The belt?

What else do you think I'd want from an old fool like you?

Is this the good one?

Yes. Dr. Bach, I would like you to be my guest for a few days.

I have associates who are very interested in this anti -gravity

Associates? Friends of mine in Baghdad.

Buyers.

That's against the law.

I follow the law of supply and demand.

I demand you supply.

No,

this can't be happening.

It will be much easier and more pleasant if you come with us of your own free

will.

We have a long drive ahead of us, Dr. Bach.

I would like it very much if we didn't have to restrain you in some undignified

manner.

What is it, Sober?

I think you might want to return to Dr. Bark's cabin.

Why? You forgot your jacket.

I don't suppose you could have said something sooner.

Sorry, Captain.

How could you do this to me?

It had nothing to do with you.

But we were so special together.

Special?

You have a look in the mirror?

Get real on that.

There's no one here, Captain.

Selma.

Something's happened to Bach.

The good belt's missing.

Captain, I'm picking up a high -frequency homing device.

He's leaving us a trail. Can you track it?

Locked on.

Target bearing 165 degrees, 16 .3 miles.

Got it.

Yes, Summer. The vehicle has just entered Mexico, Captain.

Projection mode.

What's that?

They have left the highway and are proceeding on a gravel road.

At present speeds, how long before we catch up with them?

Approximately 47 minutes.

That's not good enough. We need a shortcut.

Scanning.

There is a recently discovered tunnel not shown on the map. It's located

I read about it. It was used to smuggle drugs into the United States. No longer,

Captain. But we could use it to save approximately 30 minutes.

Good work.

Is that your buyer in Baghdad?

Not necessarily.

Someone else might come up with a better price.

Your loyalty is touching.

In the native dialect of my village there is no word for loyalty.

Please sit down.

This trip has been dry work.

Will you join me in some refreshments?

The homing device has been stationary for several minutes, Captain.

How far is the tunnel?

Just over the next rise.

There are still a few fanatical hardliners in my country.

But the rising class of leadership is more realistic.

We want to be trading partners with the West.

You need oil. We need your technology.

Like this belt, for instance.

I know what's going to happen in your part of the world, and that belt won't

help. No man can tell the future.

Is the belt ready?

Yeah.

Dr. Bach, won't you please tell my man how to proceed?

You don't need him. I can do it.

I prefer it to be Dr. Bach.

Surely you take an inventor's pride in your creation.

Just give us a little taste.

Move your left and right hand controls all the way forward.

Colonel, that's not how it's acting. Now.

You don't want to fool with these people.

Do you want to die?

At this point, it'd be no great loss.

Oh, the great Professor Bach, wallowing in self -pity.

Get with the program, Doctor.

The Colonel can make you rich.

Make you rich, you mean?

So we both make out. What's wrong with that?

My dear, if I were to cooperate with this man, I would rot in hell before I'd

let you profit from one red cent for your treachery to me.

So you'd cut off your nose to spite your face?

It's my nose, my face.

I don't think you understand the seriousness of the situation.

Of course I do, I just don't give a damn.

You're far too valuable to kill.

I'll kill her.

Now you don't have to worry about Jane making a profit off her treachery.

Now let's get down to business.

Trust me.

You don't want to go to Baghdad.

Scanning. 1456 meters, Captain.

Let's go.

And the public, the public would die laughing.

Yes, it's an elementary trick.

Well... Anyone would die laughing if someone ate an avocado.

You had the tail without collars.

Yes, yes, take it. But you know, in any case, I liked the book more.

Look, look, look.

Your office is the American police.

I'm chasing a fugitive.

American police.

We are in Mexico.

Friends, I know that this is your country, but it is very dangerous.

I don't know.

Please, help me.

We are here to prevent the smugglers from going to the north.

Do you have news of any intruders?

No.

Welcome to Mexico, Mr. Martin.

Gracias.

Adios.

Vaya con Dios.

The

signal

is very strong now, Captain. Less than a kilometer away.

Now you substitute the product of those three variables for N in the first

equation. This information had better be correct. It is.

Good.

I'd like to try the belt myself.

Come, give me a hand.

I'm a qualified pilot, you know.

I commanded a MiG -27 and what your media likes to call the Persian Gulf

Why weren't you shot down?

I never took off.

The fence is electrified. There are two armed guards visible. There may be more

in the buildings.

Magnify.

Strange. The men are Iraqis, but their weapons are of Israeli design.

There's an old Middle Eastern proverb.

If you can't lick them, use their guns and project water.

Move it.

Move it.

The man in the belt is heading southwest at 075 degrees.

He has to go back to the compound, and what we have to do is get in there.

I'll have to use the belt.

Captain, that is the original design. It is unstable and will explode on impact.

I'll be careful.

Captain!

Whoa.

We don't have much time. What about my abtox?

Gila has it. Of course, we've got to get you out of here.

You can't use that belt. It's dangerous. It works fine.

Not with two of us, it won't.

All right, let's go.

Yola, put her out!

Yola! Yola!

We've got to get through that gate.

You'd fry if you tried.

One exploding belt coming up.

It's all over.

We're dead.

He's got to come and learn to get us. And if he does, stay here.

Someone notify the Mexican authorities.

Yes, Captain.

Well, you were right.

If I try to help these people before they're ready, there could be terrible

consequences.

I've learned a great lesson.

I'm sorry it was so painful for you.

Well, what is it my students always say?

No pain, no gain.

Have you thought about going home?

Yes. I've thought very carefully about it.

But this is my home now. I have my teaching, my work.

No more.

Anti -gravity experiments?

Absolutely not.

Nothing disruptive, just theoretical science.

Some notions concerning autokinetic transference I'd like to toy with.

You promise?

Promise.

Who knows?

I may even find love.

I know there's no fool like an old fool, but what is life without hope?

Thank you for everything.

Case closed, eh, Selma?

Let's hope so, Captain.

What do you mean?

Are you familiar with Dr. Bach's previous efforts into auto -kinetic

transference?

What about them?

He was working on a car that runs on water.

Time Tracks is a Gary Nardino production in association with Warner Brothers

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