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We have a device that can allow us to send one human being back in time.

Hey! Watch

You overloaded it.

Robot!

You better work on your killer instinct.

Say, how would you like to play for a living?

Yeah, right.

I've had that job before.

No, thanks.

No, no, no, no, no. This is about games.

Video games.

You play.

I design and develop.

You gotta prove you're good enough.

I got an idea.

Play by yourself.

No, no, no, no, no.

Let's go.

That's some bad luck. It'll come back to you.

Come on.

One more game.

You win, Reeves.

Thanks, man.

I'll even spot you a ball.

All right. No special treatment. Double or nothing. Straight up. There you go.

Going back.

Where did you learn how to play like that, Frank? I misspent youth.

I used to live for flashing lights and ringing bells. Speaking of which, man.

Hey, hey, hey. Don't you owe me some money, bro?

I think you do.

Did you mean what you said?

Playing video games? For money?

Did you think I was going to hit you?

The purpose of this game is to avoid incoming defensive missiles.

Stay low and tight.

On the corners if you can.

Faster. I'm updating you online.

Your A button arms the missile. B button is Chad.

I'm on it.

Your speed is climbing and you're reaching the red zone.

Wow, you're close to the house record.

Turning it up a notch. Throwing in more obstacles.

Incoming gotcha. It's all yours, Red.

It's all up to you now.

The defensive missiles will stay close to the building. We'll try to stay with

them.

Hey, what's going on?

Ah, boy, Red.

Pull me in, would ya?

Stand by, Nancy.

That's it.

That's it.

Whoa.

Hang in line.

That's it?

Yeah.

I'm so good at this. And graphics suck.

The best games show body parts blow up and stuff.

And you gotta know you won. You know, you gotta have fireworks, buzzers,

something, not just... Game over.

I'll see what I can do.

Red, let's get this equipment loaded and take our show on the road.

Cool.

Early reports indicate more than 50 people killed, including many high

officers and several hundred injured.

How the missile got through air defenses surrounding the Pentagon is still the

subject of much debate.

We're now receiving word that Defense Secretary Charles Whitehead was among

those killed in the tragedy.

Can you believe this? Yeah, I can believe it.

I walk around here every day telling you people you've got serious enemies.

Maybe you ought to start listening to me.

The president has ordered all federal employees to evacuate to backup

facilities. It's like we're at war.

If we are, no one knows with whom.

Wait a second. Somebody hits the Pentagon out of the blue and no one

credit for it? Not quite out of the blue. Apparently there was an incident

White Sands yesterday.

Same M .O., but that missile was unarmed. The device recovered was one of

own. They thought it might have been a misfire, but now.

It was a test run for this.

But White Sands and the Pentagon both have state -of -the -art anti -missile

grids. How the hell did they get through?

Somebody hacked into one of our satellites for guidance and control.

The profile has terrain following at a speed of Mach 2 to 3.

Basically unstoppable.

If they can hit the Pentagon, they can hit probably just about any place they

want. So what are we waiting for?

I'm talking with NSA to get the rest of the intel. You're on standby, Frank.

And so begins the long, grim search for survivors.

Problem number one.

For me?

Oh, Ramsey, you big softy. You shouldn't have.

Believe me, it wasn't my idea.

We've been sending you off to do these missions woefully under -equipped. This

should help.

It's just your basic survival necessities. First aid kit, toiletries,

ammo. What's this?

It's a 10 gigabyte microcomputer with a wireless RF transmitter and a built -in

GPS uplink.

Very nice.

What, no prophylactic, chocolate bars?

I beg your pardon?

Dr. Strangelove.

Never mind.

Uh, is there something missing from this package, fellas?

Oh, hell.

Oh, baby.

Is that what I think it is? Your basic titanium card.

A special account number with automatic clearance, credit backed by the U .S.

Treasury.

Now, this is strictly for mission -related expenses, Parker. Before you

think about abusing it, consider this. Every charge on this card comes directly

to me. If you misspend one cent of Uncle Sam's money, it's coming out of your

ass. You understand?

No problem.

We have something.

May I?

Oh, be my guest.

I think the terrorists wanted to see this.

The strike on the Pentagon was carried out by a superior guidance and delivery

system rejected in favor of an inferior system because of greed and politics.

The results are plain to see. Until those responsible apologize for their

malfeasance and resign, more strikes will occur.

Nate, pull all the missile system bids from defense subcontractors.

John, try to find an electronic trail for this latest vandalism.

Security lockdown disinfected.

Frank, an American defense contractor called Telsrow Technologies designed a

system that fits the profile.

DOD went with an alternate system built by Glasser Reynolds Incorporated.

Paid him the big bucks for the weaker system.

Or so our perpetrator seems to think.

So we're looking for a disgruntled Telsrow Technologies designer. I mean,

many can there be?

Unfortunately, about 150 of them.

and they're all disgruntled. To make matters worse, we still haven't got a

on the signal that hacked into our satellite.

So do we go back now and try and stop the first launch, or do we keep digging

this end and hope something turns up? What do you think?

Well, I think I don't want to wait around for that son of a bitch to strike

again. Neither do I.

They're ready for you in pre -flight.

Frank, I got something for you. I traced that guidance signal to Seattle.

That's as far as I got when talent ordered of ago.

So as soon as you land Give me these coordinates and they'll give you an

Seattle huh?

It's a big place dollar

There's gonna be an honor missile strike at white sands today the first probably

a missile systems designer somebody who works for an outfit called tells road

technology and we hacked onto one of our satellites for guidance from somewhere

in the seattle area and why the hell did we send you back for an unarmed strike

because tomorrow he's going to hit the pentagon with a full load blow away some

of your favorite buddies i'll jot down these coordinates

and get there before you will.

I doubt it.

I assume you'll be wanting the insurance?

How much?

$23 a day for full collision and liability.

$23 a day? You're kidding.

I'll pass. I'm on a budget.

Credit card?

Don't leave home without it.

Move for your dinner. I'll do that.

Knock you out like Nyquil.

The rest of the wicked.

You might want to stop there.

Bring a knife to a gunfight.

I'd like to report a break -in.

Oh, police. Yeah, right. Okay.

Um... I am the police.

No, it's nothing.

It's fine.

Look, if this is about the stuff I stole, I could give it back.

Or I could pay for it.

Or I could pay for it and give it back.

I'm under treatment, you know.

One of those people who really doesn't have to steal, but I just can't stop

myself.

This isn't about boosting stuff.

It's not.

Uh -uh.

So, uh, what's going on here?

What do you mean?

What's all this? Home office?

Sort of. I work here.

For who?

You can always call that clothing store.

Okay. His name is Lloyd.

Lloyd who? I don't know.

You work for this guy, but you don't know his last name.

He does video games.

And what do you do for him?

I play.

Computer games. I help develop and design them.

I need to use the bathroom and I'd like to put my shirt back on.

Go.

Don't try the old window thing either.

How we doing, Nancy?

Nancy?

We can do this the easy way, which is my way, or the hard way, which is also my

way. You choose.

Stop her!

Put your hands in the air! They are idiots!

Stop her! Now!

I meant to say!

Where I can feel! Now lock your fingers behind your head.

Nice and easy.

What you got there, Park?

Nothing.

Well, good afternoon, gentlemen.

Hmm.

Very nice unit. Look at this.

Nice try, butthead.

Somebody doesn't want you tampering, Ballard.

But I am Ballard, aren't I?

Are you all right?

Fine. I hate cops.

Nancy, I give you plenty of money.

This stealing has got to stop. It wasn't about stealing.

Well, what then?

It was about you.

About me?

If you're in some kind of trouble, Lloyd, you better tell me. What did you

them?

That I help you test games.

Do they know who I am?

You're the name, Lloyd.

Greg? Take us back to the office.

It was brilliant.

Really brilliant.

You got something?

Maybe. It looks like a game, but it's really far more sophisticated.

Capable of launching a missile attack?

Quite possibly.

We just got three hits on the name Lloyd at Teldro Technologies.

Marsha Lloyd.

Lloyd Reynolds and Lloyd Seif. Lloyd Reynolds is in a retirement home in

Rocks, Florida.

Marshal Lloyd, 6 feet under in Biloxi. Lloyd Seif, his last known address is

Dayton, Ohio.

Dropped off the face of the earth about two months ago.

Our people are on it. Anything on the girl?

In and out of juvenile homes, shoplifting, criminal mischief. No

any political or hate groups. Absolutely nothing to indicate that she'd be

involved in any kind of terrorism.

We do have a psychiatric report on her.

Alcoholic abusive father, abandonment issues. She's been on the street since

was 13.

Oh, boo -hoo. It's really brilliant.

What's brilliant?

Using teenagers to operate a system like this. I mean, their brains are still

forming, making axons that are long and linear.

English, please.

Oh, reaction time.

This system requires an operator at a ground station to fly the craft at

incredible speed.

Pilot's obsolete.

The computer screen becomes a windshield like a tomahawk. It has eyes, ears, and

a brain.

So somebody's using kids to commit acts of war?

Only the ones who are fast enough.

Uh -oh, rat.

Um, what's going on?

I, um, didn't lock up. I can't think this one.

Now.

Hey, what are you doing?

What does that mean?

It's very nice.

I'll be outside.

It's showtime.

Oh, dear.

I'm afraid we have incoming...

What about the computer?

Well, maybe we can salvage some of it.

Can you give me a wet towel?

Do we have any idea where the girl might be?

Yeah, somewhere in the wind.

Frank, she is the key to finding the individual who's really behind all this.

have less than two days to make that connection.

Don't pull another Casper on me, Matthew. I just want to ask you a few

questions.

Out of the way!

Thank you.

Thank you.

Move. Want to go again?

Easy, princess.

Go ahead.

Everybody else, pass.

Is that where you go when you feel threatened?

What? The games.

They make you feel safe, like you're in control.

What do you want with me?

Do you know what he's using the games for?

I don't know who or where or what Lloyd is.

The games.

Games.

What else is there to know?

Is there any place other than the apartment where you played?

If I tell you, will you let me go?

If you don't, you'll be facing a conspiracy charge. Is that what you

There's a warehouse over near the docks.

I used to play there before you started updating us online.

Good. Let's go.

When do I get my phone call?

You're not under arrest.

So I can go?

Sure. So I'm not the mean.

Keep up.

Is he stealing or something?

They have military applications.

Military applications? What's that mean?

Well, they're not games. They're for real.

And my question is, how long have you been suffering from these paranoid

delusions? You're right. I'm a car -carrying crazy, but not about this.

This is world -class bad. You're right in the middle of it.

Oh, you mean I'm like the star?

Well, I'm hoping you're going to be the unwitting accomplice.

Oh, gee.

Maybe I could help if I had a bigger part.

You got a bigger part to be no saving you.

Jamie? Is that what you're doing?

To be honest, I don't know what the hell I'm doing.

At least you know you don't know.

That's rare.

Pretty weird car for a cop.

Yeah, it's a present from my Uncle Ramsey. What are you doing with it?

It's a transmitter and a pager.

Like Lojack? Yeah.

Let's sharpen your playing skills.

Health Road Technologies gave us a prototype. I modified what was missing

what I retrieved from Nancy's hard drive.

Frank, if we can't find Lloyd, one alternative is to try beating him at his

game.

John has wired the system up to a couple of our birds.

Who's going to fly it?

The Navy's sending over two of their best pilots from Top Gun. They'll be

within the hour.

All right, we're heading to another location where they played the game.

call you once we get there.

When we find them, you're going to let me go, right?

Why do you need to play so bad, Nancy?

The games, ever ask yourself that?

I play because I get paid.

You play whether you get paid or not. No, I think the games are an escape

because you're afraid.

Afraid of what?

Real life.

RL is just another window on my screen.

One I'm not very good at.

Well, you'd be good at it if you could just stop blaming yourself.

Blaming myself?

I know about your father. I know something about foster homes and living

street. And yeah, I said blaming yourself because that's exactly what I

you're doing.

Know all about getting ganked because you didn't bring home the cheese?

You pimps needing the needle?

The world's full of suffering, Nancy. Running away usually just puts you right

in the center of it. You gotta stop. Make a stand.

How soon can we get these flyers on the program?

I'm done here.

How's it coming, guys?

Great. The consoles are wired. We can start as soon as you guys are ready.

All righty, partner. Just point us.

We're here to shoot and scoot.

Don't you just love that?

Right this way, gentlemen.

Player one activated.

Ramsey?

Yeah?

Parker's killed Seattle?

As far as I know.

Better get him on the phone.

Now.

Hey, hotshot. The good news is that Ballard's got the program working.

Bad news is the bad guy's got a bird up. It's headed for Seattle.

Will he give you a cell phone?

No. Anything electronic at pager?

He gave us a beeper. It's in my purse.

Give it to me.

There he is.

Stay on him.

Damn, I dropped the purse.

I can't reach it. Hanson, time to drive here.

Did you see anything?

Uh, no.

I'll deal with that later.

Got you!

Nice.

That was real, wasn't it?

Yes.

Cool.

In a bizarre incident that took place in Seattle's waterfront district tonight,

a passenger vehicle was struck by some kind of a missile, killing two people, a

man and a woman. The bodies were so badly burned they have yet to be

Helmich, I see you've got the press to play along.

Happy to oblige. How's the girl? A little rattled, but she'll make it.

She's not getting under your skin, is she, Mr. Parker?

No, just reminding me what's under my skin.

The Joint Chiefs insist their defensive missile system can stop any attack on

the Pentagon. The best I could do is insist they evacuate the wing you

hit. They only humored me.

Then a lot of people are still going to die if we don't stop him.

Ramsey's got a team in the... Yeah, checking out the location you were

for when you got hit. And we're still working on our own version of the

What about our fighter jock buddies? How are they doing?

Well, the program is just too fast for them.

Bradley, I need a transport. We're coming in.

It's on the way.

Nancy?

That's it?

Everything is just like you said.

It's not your fault, okay?

None of this is your fault.

I don't think this is such a good idea.

I want you.

And I know you want me. It's not about that.

What then?

Well, do you really want me to be like every other guy who's taken advantage of

you?

You can't take advantage of me if it's something that I want to give. You think

that's what you want.

No.

I don't know what I want.

At least you know you don't know.

That's rare.

Come on.

Come on.

Get dry, get dressed.

We've got work to do.

I want to have this conversation again.

What I'm feeling.

think you're going with her? Not now, Ramsey.

Does the word restricted mean anything to you? Don't worry about him. This is

arcade.

All right. Take a break, pal.

Who the hell are you?

Oops! I'll have to hit the eject button. It's all right, Lieutenant. Take five.

Get comfortable.

You'll have to excuse us for a moment, young lady.

Sure.

Frank? It's all right. I've seen her play.

Sir, this is not a game.

If the hell it's not, Lloyd picked her out because she is so good at the games.

We cannot let this little juvenile delinquent run the show. She's the only

who can do it, Bradley. Your fly boys obviously couldn't keep up.

She's a complete wild card.

Look, in three hours, the Pentagon's going to be hit.

This is her only chance to stop it.

You better be right, Frank.

I can't do this.

I'm sorry. No, listen, that's your only chance.

To beat him at his own game. I don't think so. You're the only one who knows

program. The only one fast enough. No, no, no. You don't understand.

I understand that people's lives are at stake. That's even more the reason

why... I need you back out in the field taking trace coordinates on the

ground like a transport standing by.

Nancy's going to have to keep him online as long as possible so we can trace the

signal.

I'm going to have to leave. No, no, no. You can't leave.

Nancy, don't think. Just play.

Go kick his ass like you did mine.

I've never beaten Red.

That's what we'll be playing for Lloyd.

I always lose to him.

Not this time.

You're our star.

You can beat him.

I know you can.

sequence initiated.

Get ready.

Layer one, activate.

The bird is in the air and will reach the Pentagon in three minutes.

We got another player.

That's my pop.

Look at that move.

Wow, she's gaining on him.

She's doing great.

Really amazing to watch.

What about the trace?

The what? You got a pencil?

Just give me the frigging coordinates.

It's her.

What?

Nah. It can't be. It can't be.

Pentagon. Quarter mile away.

all Pentagon defenses.

Come on.

I'm inside your radius.

Come on.

No.

No.

No. She did it. She did it.

She nailed him.

She did it?

No,

baby, you did it.

I got him. White van parked at Vista Point. I'm going in.

Frank, wait for the Delta team to get there.

Frank! You were on line too long.

Too long.

No, no. To hell with that. Give me another bird. Come on.

No. We got to get out of here. Now.

Stay where you are.

Here. Be dead.

Oh, good. It worked.

That would be the rest of my team.

I'll shoot him.

Go ahead. I was going to shoot him anyway.

Get him out of here.

Parker.

Ramsey, calling to admit you were wrong about Nancy and congratulate me on a job

well done? Well, that's big of you.

Well, congratulations.

You got lucky again. But unfortunately for me, my job doesn't end until the

paperwork's done. So I got one question for you.

I'm looking at a picture of what used to be a viper.

Could you waive the insurance on that hot rod car rental of yours?

I can hardly hear you, Ramsey. Is this going to cost the U .S. government?

Parker,

hey!

I love my new apartment.

Good. I didn't know you could put first and last month's rent on a credit card.

Well, let's keep that one between us.

So, do you want to see it?

Nancy, what we have here is the beginning of a very beautiful

Let's leave it at that, all right?

We have more than that.

You got to understand something. This is not a rejection.

Don't sell yourself short.

You don't need anything, anything at all. You just...

Take care of yourself.