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(footsteps clicking)

- [Narrator] The Mysterons, sworn enemies of Earth.

Possessing the abilitty to recreate an exact likeness

or object or person.

But first, they must destroy.

(bottles clattering)

(cat screeching)

(lights popping)

(guns firing)

(one shoot) (man moans)

(dramatic music)

Leading the fight one man, fate has made indestructible.

his name, Captain Scarlet.

(upbeat music)

- Shall I fill 'er up?

Right, sir.

Can you back her up just a little, sir?

Hold it.

Ah! Oh!

(dramatic music)

- Check the oil and brakes, will you?

They're a little soft. - Yes, sir.

I'll fix 'em for ya.

- You want me to drive?

- No, we should be in the big city in a couple of hours.

- Yeah, all we need then is a pigeon with a fat wallet.

- Right.

How ya doing? - I found the trouble.

You were a bit low on brake fluid.

I'll just top her up for you.

(dramatic music)

(fluid flowing)

- There's a hairpin bend just along here.

- Right. I see it.

(dramatic music)

We've no brakes. - What?

- There's nothing there.

We'll never make it.

(brakes screeching)

(car crashing)

(explosion)

(mysterious music) (fire crackling)

(dramatic music)

(explosion)

- [Mysteron] This is the voice of the Mysterons.

We know that you can hear us, Earthmen.

We will keel another crushing blow.

We told you we intend to obliterate

the subcontinent off North America.

We will be avenged.

(mysterious music)

(dramatic music)

(triumphant music)

- Gentlemen, we have received advanced warning

of the latest Mysteron threat.

They plan to destroy North America.

- This is something new, Colonel.

- Yes, the Mysterons have extended their war of nerves

by telling us where they plan to strike,

but not how or when.

- Is there anything we can do?

- We must remain vigilant and await the next move.

I realize the strain this places you all under,

but we cannot afford to relax.

Thank you, gentlemen.

Um, I'd like you to stay a moment, Captain Scarlet.

- Yes, sir.

- In the present emergency,

only two Spectrum personnel are allowed

to leave Cloudbase at any one time.

You and Captain Scarlet are top of the list.

- Thanks, Lieutenant.

- But you must remain on immediate recall.

- Captain Scarlet, I have received a report

from Spectrum Intelligence.

It will mean I have a special assignment for you.

This is what I want you to do.

(slow jazz music)

- (speaking French)

No more bets, please.

(marble clanking)

Zero.

- Well, that cleans you out.

Let's go. - Just one more spin.

I must break this losing streak.

- They were your last chips.

- I've got to try and get even.

- Don't be an idiot.

- Another 500, please.

- You already lost a great deal, sir.

- My credit's good. Give me 500.

- Yes, sir.

- I must win this time.

The whole 500 on the red.

- Ho.

(melanclholy music)

(marble clanking)

- No more bets, please.

(marble clanking)

- The dark, good-looking fellow at the table.

- Yeah?

- He could be just the type we're looking for.

- 13, black.

- Oh, no.

(dramatic music)

I don't understand you.

You should know the house always wins in the end.

- Alright, alright.

It's a little late for you to start giving me advice.

- How much did you lose? - Enough.

- How much?

- Nearly 5,000. - 5,000?

You haven't got that kind of money.

- They gave me three days to find it.

They're holding my lOU.

- And if you can't pay?

- They threaten to tell Spectrum.

You know the rules if they do that.

Spectrum will kick me out.

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- You know the charge, Captain Scarlet

Have you anything to say? - No, sir.

The code of Spectrum is quite clear on this.

Gambling is a most serious offense.

I have no alternative.

It is my sad duty to ask for your resignation.

- Yes, sir.

- You were a good officer,

but the rules of conduct must be upheld.

For the sake of everyone concerned,

I think it is best if you leave Cloudbase immediately.

- Yes, Colonel

- Captain Scarlet?

- Good-bye, Adam.

- Colonel, you can't let him go, just like that.

- You know the regulations, Captain.

(slow piano music)

- Is this the way you treat all your customers?

- I'm sorry, sir, no more credit.

- I can pay.

Just give me time. Just a couple of days.

- Sorry, try somewhere else.

- Looks like you're right. He could be our man.

- The Mysterons have announced

that they intend to annihilate North America.

I don't have to spell out the

tremendous implications of this threat.

- The trouble is, Colonel, we can't hope to cover

even a 1,000th part of the area.

- I know, Captain Ochre.

We can only hope that some clue

enables us to narrow the field of attack.

(melancholy music)

(knock on door)

- Who is it? (knock on door)

Come in, it's not locked.

(dramatic music)

Who are you? - You don't know us.

- But we know you, friend.

- What do you want? - Just a little talk.

We have a proposition. - Go on.

- We know all about you, Captain Scarlet.

- lf you know so much,

you're aware that I've resigned from Spectrum.

Now I'm just plain Paul Metcalfe.

- We know.

Pity your whole ordeal, huh?

- Just tell me what you want.

- Very simple.

We need a Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle for private use.

- An SPV?

Get out of here!

- No need to lose your temper.

- Get moving before I throw you out.

- Maybe this will make you reconsider.

- Where did you get that? - Never mind.

It's your IOU for 5,000.

A little cooperation, and maybe I can just tear it up.

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- If I get you a Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle,

you'll tear up my lOU for 5,000?

- That's the deal.

- Why do you need an SPV?

- That's no concern of yours.

- Is it a bank raid?

- We'll give you another five for your trouble

- It must be something big.

A gold reserve?

- [Man] Make up your mind.

- If you're willing to pay me 10,000,

it must be worth a lot more.

- Look, just give us an answer.

Yes or no?

- No. - What?

- You need an SPV.

I'm the only person who can get it for you.

I want 25% of whatever's involved.

- Impossible.

- A quarter for you, a quarter for you,

a quarter for me,

and a quarter for Mr. X.

- Mr. X? - Yes.

The brains behind this.

Something obviously lacking in you, uh, gentlemen.

- Where's the colonel, Lieutenant?

- He went down to the conference room.

- Good, I wanna have a word with you in confidence.

- About Captain Scarlet?

- Yes.

- The colonel made his decision.

There's nothing I can do.

- I know, but maybe I can help.

Captain Scarlet broke the rules.

No one can deny it.

But why?

- You were with him.

- Well, he just seemed determined to ruin his career.

He never gambled before.

There must be more to it.

- Can I help? - Yes, Lieutenant.

I want you to cover for me.

I'm going down and find Captain Scarlet.

Try to reason with him,

find out what's really behind all this.

- Okay, but keep in touch.

I won't be able to fool the colonel for long.

- Thanks, Lieutenant.

I must find him before he gets into even deeper trouble.

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Lieutenant Green, I'm in a hotel in Arizona.

Captain Scarlet was here,

but he check ed out before I arrived.

- Any idea where he's gone?

- The janitor said he'd spent a lot of time

in a bar across the street.

I may get a lead in there. - SIG.

- Who was that, Lieutenant?

- Captain Blue, sir. - Where is he?

- Uh, in Maryland, sir,

checking on security at the Bacterialogical Center.

- Next time he contacts Cloudbase, let me speak to him.

- Yes, sir.

(dramatic music)

- What'll it be, sir?

- I'm trying to locate a friend of mine.

You may know him.

Paul Metcalfe.

Tall, dark, blue eyes.

- Yeah, I know him.

He was in here earlier, with two other guys.

- Have you any idea where they've gone?

- Well, I did hear one of them mention something

about the old ranch house.

It's about 10 miles north along the highway outta town.

- 10 miles north? Right. Thanks!

(birds tweeting)

- Well, we're nearly there.

(mysterious music)

(dramatic music)

- Interesting map.

When do we see Mr. X?

- [Mr. X] There is no need to see me, Mr. Metcalfe.

- That voice.

You need an SPV. What for?

- [Mr. X] We plan to launch an attack

on Nuclear City, Nevada.

(birds tweeting)

- So the plan is to break the security of Nuclear City?

- Exactly.

We will be paid one million in gold.

- Are you with us, Earthman?

- You want an SPV to carry an atomic device

into Nuclear City?

That could start a chain reaction,

which would destroy North America.

- If you have not already guessed,

we are Mysteron agents.

You will help us, or you will die.

- I don't...

- [Mr. X] Why do you hesitate?

- It involves millions of people.

I-- - Whose side are you on?

- Yours.

- [Mr. X] You will soon have a chance to prove it.

A Spectrum officer is outside the ranch house.

(mysterious music) (birds tweeting )

(door creaks)

If you are with us, kill him.

- Captain Scarlet? Paul! (gunfire)

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- [Mr. X] I think you have proved

where your loyalty lies.

With an SPV, Nuclear City is at our mercy.

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- Alright, Lieutenant, I want the whole story.

And fast.

- Captain Blue went to find Captain Scarlet.

I've been covering for him.

- Idiots.

You may have jeopardized the whole operation.

Put me in contact with Captain Blue at once.

- SIG.

(lights beeping)

I can't mak e contact, Colonel.

- Keep trying.

(beeping)

(mysterious music)

- An anesthetic dart.

He used a stun gun.

(beeping)

Yes, Colonel White?

- Where have you been?

- [Captain Blue] I was trying to-- - Is Captain Scarlet with you?

- [Captain Blue] Captain Scarlet? No, Colonel.

- Well, I can tell you now.

He's been working undercover.

- I knew there was something.

He was here, Colonel.

- [Colonel White] Well, take a look round.

He may have left some clue.

- There's a relief map, and a pointer.

It's indicating Nuclear City.

Could it be-- - Yes, Captain.

It's probably a lead from Captain Scarlet.

The Mysterons could be planning to attack Nuclear City.

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- Well, Captain Ochre, have we any further information?

- No, sir, we've still got no idea

how the Mysterons intend to carry out their threat

to destroy North America.

But Nuclear City is an obvious target.

- Well, with imposed maximum security,

it will take something very special to break in here.

(military music)

- Captain Scarlet, Spectrum. SPV one zero four.

- Identification, please.

- Certainly.

(triumphant music)

- Any further clues, Captain Blue?

- No, Colonel, nothing.

Captain Scarlet has told us that Nuclear City is the target,

but how will it be attacked?

- Well, let's just hope he'll find a way to let us know.

- Where's the atomic trigger?

- Surprisingly compact.

But a very small detonation will start the chain reaction.

- What happens to us?

- There's no turning back now, Earthman.

We will be avenged.

(dramatic music)

- Lieutenant Green, launch Angels one, two, and three.

- SIG, Colonel.

Angels one, two, and three, immediate launch.

(engine whistling)

(whimsical military music)

You will overfly the area around Nuclear City

and await further instructions.

(engines whistling)

- We're almost there.

20 miles to Nuclear City.

- Come on, Captain Scarlet.

Tell us where the attack's being launched.

- We should be there in 14 minutes.

- We'll crash the gates.

Nothing can stop us now.

(dramatic music)

Aircraft. - Relax.

We're in a Spectrum Pursuit Vehicle.

They won't suspect a thing.

- What have you done?

- Double-crossing!

- The Spectrum Angels will see that smoke

and attack this SPV.

- Keep driving, Earthman.

- I have visual contact with an SPV emitting smoke

five miles south of Nuclear City.

- That's it.

Angel leader, attack and destroy.

- SIG.

(engine whistling)

(explosion)

(explosions)

- It's no use, you've lost.

- Maybe, but you will be the first to die.

(gunshot) (dramatic music)

(explosions)

(triumphant music)

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(upbeat music)

- [Dealer] (speaking French)

- So this is where you spend your leave, Captain.

- Only on special assignments, Colonel.

- Why didn't you tell us Captain Scarlet

was going undercover, sir?

- For the plan to succeed, everyone had to act naturally.

You were baffled and concerned when Scarlet was dismissed,

a natural reaction.

This helped to deceive the Mysterons.

- Well, Captain Scarlet certainly succeeded once again.

- Yes.

I'm still staggered by his powers of recovery.

(marble clanking)

- Captain Scarlet?

I've worked out a Roulette system on the computer.

It's great. Would you help me with it?

- Lieutenant, you know I never gamble.

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? He's the one who knows the Mysteron game ?

? And things they plan ?

? Captain Scarlet ?

? To his Martian foes, a dangerous name ?

? A superman ?

? They crash him, and his body may burn ?

? They smash him, but they know he'll return ?

? to live again ?

? Captain Scarlet ?

? As the Angels are flying wing to wing ?

? Into the scene ?

? Spectrum is Green ?

? Captain Scaret ?

? Though the Mysterons plan to conquer the Earth ?

? This indestructible man will show what he's worth ?

? Captain Scarlet ?

? In-des-tructible ?

? Captain Scarlet ?