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Episode #304

Written by Joseph Mallozzi

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CAST

TWO THREE RYO FIVE ANDROID ADRIAN ASH MYSTERIOUS MAN SARAH SOLARA

LOCATIONS

INTERIOR

INT. ISHIDA PALACE • WAR ROOM

INT. PLEASANT ROOM INT. SARAH’S ROOM V3 *

INT. RAZA

• ADRIAN’S QUARTERS • ANOTHER CORRIDOR • BRIDGE • CORRIDOR • CORRIDOR OUTSIDE ADRIAN’S QUARTERS • CORRIDOR OUTSIDE CREW QUARTERS • CORRIDOR OUTSIDE THE AIRLOCK • CORRIDOR OUTSIDE THE INFIRMARY • CORRIFOR OUTSIDE THE TRAINING ROOM * • INFIRMARY • MESS • ND QUARTERS • THREE’S QUARTERS • TRAINING ROOM

INT. ND ROOM

DARK MATTER - EPISODE 304 - FULL PINK 11-1-16 1.

TEASE

1 VFX - SPACE 1

The Raza flies in sublight.

2 INT. RAZA - CORRIDOR OUTSIDE CREW QUARTERS 2

THREE steps out of his quarters wearing one of Tabors'sbathrobes over his shirt and boxers, clutching a bottle ofwhiskey. He heads down the corridor.

THREEThree, two, one -

He points as -

Adrian rounds the corner carrying a food-laden tray from themess.

ADRIANBreakfast in bed!

Adrian passes him. THREE approaches the corner points at -

FIVE as she rounds the corner -

FIVE/THREEHey!

He turns, points at -

THREEBoom.

Adrian stumbles and falls, bringing his tray-load of foodCRASHING down with him.

THREE rounds the corner, past a confused FIVE -

Passes the Android working on a section of exposed gak behinda wall panel. She turns and smiles, opens her mouth to saysomething but cuts her off -

THREE (CONT'D)Yes, it is a fine morning and no, itisn't a faulty relay switch.

The Android redirects focus back to the exposed gak andfrowns.

(CONTINUED)

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2 CONTINUED: 2

THREE keeps going, encounters TWO waiting for him at the endof the corridor. Before she can say anything, he points -

THREE (CONT'D)I didn't take it. Check behind yournight stand.

And he keeps right on going. TWO, perplexed, watches him go -

3 INT. RAZA - MESS 3

THREE walks in, sets the bottle down beside Solara who ishaving her breakfast, and disappears into the back room. Beat. TWO and the Android walk in -

TWOHow did you know - ?

He's not there. TWO exchanges looks with Solara. Beat. THREE comes back, carrying an enormous amount of supplies. He sets them down on the table, settles in. Starts unpackingthe food.

SOLARAAre you drunk?

THREE(emphatically)

No!

SOLARAIsn't that one of Tabor's bathrobes?

THREE(less certain)

Maybe.

TWOAnd is that our entire week's foodsupply?

THREEGuys, what is with the third degree?

TWOWhat the hell is wrong with you?

THREE considers, then -

THREEYou wouldn't believe it, trust me.

He redirects focus to Solara's meal.

(CONTINUED)


3 CONTINUED: 3

THREE (CONT'D)Hey, what is that?

SOLARAMy breakfast.

THREENo, THAT.

His finger hovers over her pudding.

SOLARAGet your nasty-ass fingers away frommy food.

His finger swirls the air over her tray -

SOLARA (CONT'D)I'm warning you.

He eyes her and then, defiantly, dips his finger into herpudding, pops it in his mouth. The verdict -

THREEMeh.

She hauls out and punches him, knocking him back in his chairand down, feet flying up -

HARD CUT TO:

4 INT. RAZA - THREE'S QUARTERS 4

THREE sits bolt upright.

He's in his bed. His eyes flit left, then right, and herealizes -

THREE(sighs wearily)

Here we go again.

END TEASE


ACT ONE


THREE steps out of his quarters, heads down the corridor.

He points as -



Adrian passes him. THREE approaches the corner points at -

FIVE as she rounds the corner -

FIVE/THREEHey!

He turns, points at -

Adrian stumbles and falls, bringing his tray-load of foodCRASHING down with him.

THREE rounds the corner, past a confused FIVE -

Passes the Android working on a section of exposed gak behinda wall panel. She turns and smiles, opens her mouth to saysomething but cuts her off -

THREEFine morning - yes, faulty relayswitch - no.

The Android redirects focus back to the exposed gak andfrowns.

THREE keeps going, encounters TWO waiting for him at the endof the corridor. Before she can say anything, he points -

THREE (CONT'D)I didn't take it. Check behind yournight stand.

And he keeps right on going. TWO, perplexed, watches him go -


THREE is having breakfast. Solara is already there, eating. TWO and the Android walk in and approach.

(CONTINUED)


6 CONTINUED: 6

TWOHow'd you know my holster was behindmy night stand?

ANDROIDAnd how did you know it wasn't afaulty relay switch?

THREEI knew because your holster is alwaysbehind the night stand, and it'snever a faulty relay switch.

TWO and the Android exchange looks.

TWOWhat is that supposed to mean?

THREE considers, sets aside his food and levels with her -

THREEI'm reliving this same day over andover and over.

TWOOkay, I'll admit ship life can getpretty boring after a while -

THREENo. I'm not talking about repeatingsimilar things. I'm saying I'verelived this exact same day over twodozen times already.

Off TWO, Solara, and the Android -

THREE (CONT'D)Five says "Hey", Adrian falls down,you're working on the relay and youwant to know about your holster. Then, you follow me in here and wehave this conversation. You don'tbelieve me of course so you take medown to the infirmary and run a neuralscan.

TWO and the Android exchange looks.

7 INT. RAZA - INFIRMARY 7

THREE lies on the bed as the scan plays over him.

THREELike I said...

(CONTINUED)


7 CONTINUED: 7

A concerned TWO throws a look up at the Android consideringthe onscreen readings.

TWOAnything?

ANDROIDI don't see any -

ANDROID/THREESigns of neural issues.

The Android stops.

ANDROID/THREE (CONT'D)Blood pressure is normal.

The Android stops.

ANDROID/THREE (CONT'D)Cholesterol is -

(beat)Slightly ele -

They eye each other. Then quickly -

ANDROID/THREE (CONT'D)Vated!

Off a confused TWO -

THREEI told you. I've done this before. I'm very familiar with the routine.

TWO You're having a case of deja vu.

THREEExcept this is deja DO - over andover and over again. I fall asleep,I wake up and I'm back in my bedright at the beginning.

ANDROIDA temporal loop.

THREEThat's it!

(CONTINUED)


7 CONTINUED: (2) 7

ANDROIDTheoretically, a continuouslyrepeating chronal anomaly fragmentedfrom linear time.

TWO considers THREE, then -

TWOOkay, I'm thinking of a number betweenone and ten.

THREEUsually, it's five.

Before TWO can say anything -

THREE (CONT'D)But sometimes it's six. Occasionally,four and eight.

TWOIf you've been reliving this sameday shouldn't you be a little morespecific?

THREEThat's just it. Things repeatthemselves at the very beginning andthen, as the day goes on, they startto change. Not always, but justenough to keep you from believingme.

ANDROIDThe Butterfly Effect.

THREE That - also sounds very familiar.

ANDROIDThe slightest of changes in earlybehavior can result in largerdifferences down the line.

She considers THREE -

ANDROID (CONT'D)For instance, getting out on theopposite side of the bed could create a delay that engenders a differentchain of events.

(beat)I'd like to stress that this isentirely theoretical.

(CONTINUED)


7 CONTINUED: (3) 7

TWO eyes THREE, then smiles -

TWOOh, you had me going there.

She gives a shake of her head, a smile, and heads off.

TWO (CONT'D)That was pretty good.

THREEI'm going to go grab a coffee andfind Five moping in the mess. Solara's going to ask me to spar. You're going to find a fingernail inthat soup you picked up on Balda-4!

She calls back from out in the corridor -

TWO (O.S.)I better not or I'll know who'sresponsible!

THREE, clearly frustrated, throws a look to the Android -

THREEYou believe this could be happening,right?

The Android hesitates -

ANDROIDI believe you believe it could behappening.

OFF our Android -


FIVE sits at the table, nursing a mug of something, moping. THREE notes her as he helps himself to a coffee. He goes tomove off, holds up - considers saying something - then decidesagainst it and heads off.

9 INT. RAZA - TRAINING ROOM 9

Solara is sparring with a tired Adrian.

SOLARACome at me.

(CONTINUED)


9 CONTINUED: 9

ADRIANI'm exhausted. Why don't you comeat me for a change.

Solara comes at him. Adrian tries to dodge her. Too slow. She bulldozes him, drops him. She springs back on her feet -

SOLARAYou've -

SOLARA/THREE (O.S.)Gotta stay grounded -

THREE walks in -

THREEKeep a low center of gravity.

SOLARASee. Even this imbecile can pick upon your weaknesses. Imagine fightingsomeone with half a brain.

THREEFor your information, this imbecilewasn't even in the room when youtook him down.

Off their looks -

THREE (CONT'D)So ask yourself - how did he know?

Solara and Adrian exchange looks, shrugs.

ADRIANI have a notoriously high center ofgravity.

SOLARAIt's true. He does.

THREEThat isn't it!

SOLARAOkay, what IS it?

THREE considers, then -

THREENever mind.

(CONTINUED)


9 CONTINUED: (2) 9

He turns to go and then, suddenly, is struck by a thought -

THREE (CONT'D)You two are the only ones onboardwith memories of your past.

Considers -

THREE (CONT'D)I need each of you to tell somethingabout yourselves that no one elsecould possibly know.

ADRIANWhy?

THREESo that later, when I reveal yoursecrets, you'll be amazed at how Icould possibly know.

SOLARANo we won't, because we'll have toldyou.

THREEBut you won't REMEMBER telling me.

ADRIANWhy won't we remember telling you?

THREELook, I don't have time to explain. Well, that's not true. In fact, Ihave a lot time. But I'd prefer notto because you won't believe me. So, give it up. Deep dark secrets. Let's go.

SOLARATell you what -

THREENo. How many times do I have to sayit. I'm not sparring with you!

THREE storms off, leaving Adrian and Solara to exchange WTFlooks.

10 INT. RAZA - CORRIDOR 10

THREE steps up to the Android working on the exposed gak.

(CONTINUED)


10 CONTINUED: 10

THREEI have an idea.

ANDROIDDoes it involve me being a co-conspirator in a plot to plant ahuman fingernail in TWO's dinner?

THREENo. I think I figured out a way toconvince you that what I'm saying ishappening to me is really happening.

ANDROIDOkay.

THREEHave you figured out what's wrongwith the FTL engines?

ANDROIDYes. You guessed correctly. Itwasn't a faulty relay switch.

THREEOkay, that wasn't a guess -

ANDROIDOne of the anti-matter transducerfeeds was compromised by an impairmentin one of the particle accelerators.

THREERight. Okay. Got it.

THREE hurries off.

ANDROIDWhere are you going?

THREETo find Solara and get her to rebootme!

CUT TO:


ECU ON - THREE gets punched out.



THREE sits up, jumps out of bed.


The Android works on a section of exposed gak behind a wallpanel. She hears -

THREE/FIVE (O.S.)Hey!

Then - an O.S. CRASH! She turns as THREE swings around thecorner and heads straight for her. He points -

Behind her at TWO waiting at the other end of the corridor -

THREECheck behind your night stand!

THREE steps up to the Android.

THREE (CONT'D)It's not a faulty relay switch. It's an accel - uh, accelerationtranslator...

ANDROIDWhat?

THREEShit.


ECU ON - THREE gets headbutted unconscious by Solara.


The Android works on a section of exposed gak behind a wallpanel. She hears -

THREE/FIVE (O.S.)Hey!

Then - an O.S. CRASH! She turns as THREE swings around thecorner and heads straight for her. He points -


(CONTINUED)


15 CONTINUED: 15

THREEBehind your night stand!

THREE steps up to the Android.

THREE (CONT'D)One of the accelerator particlewhatits got paired with - something.

(beat)Shit.


ECU ON - THREE gets his head kicked.


THREE swings around the corner and heads straight for theAndroid. He points -


THREEI don't know!

THREE steps up to the Android. He hands her a tablet. Shetakes it, looks at it, hands it back.

ANDROIDThis is blank.

THREEReboot. Shit.


The Android prepares a hypo syringe and walks up to THREEseated on the table.

ANDROIDAre you sure about this? This is apowerful stimulant.

THREEEvery time I fall asleep or loseconsciousness, the loop starts again. So if I don't fall asleep or loseconsciousness, I'll make it throughto tomorrow, break the loop, andeverything will go back to normal. You think it'll work, right?

(CONTINUED)


18 CONTINUED: 18

The Android hesitates -

ANDROIDI think you think it will work.

THREECome on. Just hit me with the jitterjuice.

The Android goes to inject him, pauses -

ANDROIDConsider the fact that this -situation manifested itself shortlyafter you learned that Sarah'sconsciousness was digitally uploaded -

THREEThis isn't a symptom of depression.

ANDROIDBut maybe if you -

THREEI'm not talking to Sarah - or whateverthat thing is in the ship's computer.

ANDROIDHer digital consciousness - and it'svery much her.

(beat)The revelation that she's still alivehas clearly affected you -

THREENo. No. She isn't alive. Thatisn't her. And I'm not talking to acomputer program.

ANDROIDVery well.

The Android injects him.

THREEThanks.

He heads out. She watches him go.

19 VFX - SPACE 19

The Raza flies through FTL.


20 INT. RAZA - ADRIAN'S QUARTERS 20

Filled with assorted knick knacks, presumably from Tabor'sstash. Adrian fast asleep. His door BUZZES. He rolls over. The door BUZZES again. He puts a pillow over his face. Someone POUNDS at the door. He throws off his pillow, pissed.

21 INT. RAZA - CORRIDOR OUTSIDE ADRIAN'S QUARTERS 21

The door slides open.

ADRIANWhat?!

THREE has come a calling.


He walks into the room, a little wired.

ADRIANDo you know what time it is?!

THREEYeah. About an hour until tomorrow. I'm feeling good. Alert. But Ineed someone to talk to to make sureI stay awake.

ADRIANWell go see the Android. Unlike me,she doesn't need to sleep.

THREEShe's in her charging station.

ADRIANThen go bother someone else.

THREEI can't go bug anyone who could knockme unconscious. So that leaves you.

ADRIANYou forgot Five.

THREENo, I didn't.

THREE picks up a futuristic little ukelele and takes a seat. Adrian resigns himself, gets back into bed. THREE PLUCKS afew strings.

ADRIANFine. What do you want to talk about?

(CONTINUED)


22 CONTINUED: 22

THREEMy day.

ADRIANOkay.

THREEIt always starts off the same way. I sit up in bed and I know I'm stillin the loop. So I do my morningroutine -

MATCH DISSOLVE TO

THREE (CONT'D)- And she says "Hey", then you falldown. I walk by the Android andtell her -

We DRIFT OVER to Adrian, nodding off -

MATCH DISSOLVE TO

DRIFTING OFF Adrian, asleep, and OVER TO

THREE (CONT'D)Called the Butterfly Effect whichaccounts for variations in theoutcomes. For instance, if I -

MATCH DISSOLVE TO

THREE (CONT'D)But I couldn't remember, so whenthat didn't work, I realized thesolution was obvious.

WE PUSH IN ON HIM to an ECU -

THREE (CONT'D)I just need to stay awake past thepoint where the loop restarts.

(realizes)And I think I did it. I did it!

He sits up, realizes -

PULL BACK TO REVEAL he's in bed, back in his quarters.

THREE (CONT'D)Oh, fer fu-

END OF ACT ONE


ACT TWO


THREE talks to the Android while she works on the exposedgak behind a panel.

THREEI'm not going to be able to figurethis out on my own and need help,but you're not going to take meseriously until I prove I'm actuallystuck in this loop. So I have toconvince you.

ANDROIDAnd how do you propose you do that?

THREEYou teach me something. Something Iwould never know in a million years.

The Android considers. She throws a look to the gak.

ANDROIDWell, I've just discovered that oneof the anti-matter transducer feeds -

THREENo, no, no! I said never in a millionyears, not ten million years. Noscience. But something equallyuseless to me.

ANDROIDWell, I am programmed to speak overtwo dozen languages.

THREEPerfect. Pick one.

ANDROIDFrancais peut-etre?

THREEGerman it is.

ANDROIDThat was French.

THREEFrench is fine too.

(CONTINUED)


23 CONTINUED: 23

ANDROIDI'd be happy to teach you so long asI can continue to effect repairs tothe ship. But I'm fully capable ofmulti-tasking.

THREEGreat. Let's go.

ANDROIDAllons-y!

THREE stares blankly back at her.

ANDROID (CONT'D)That's French for let's go.

THREEZalonvy!

The Android gives a subtle eye roll.

ANDROIDGood thing we have all the time inthe world.

DISSOLVE TO:

The Android is effecting repairs while teaching THREE -

ANDROID (CONT'D)Ou est le chat de Monsieur Michaud?

THREEMeeshee meesha me shooshee sho sho?

ANDROIDNo, you can't just make up your ownwords. You actually have to repeatthe words I say.

THREERight, right.

The Android redirects focus back to the repairs -

ANDROIDHmmm. There's an impairment in oneof the particle accelerators -

THREEYeah, yeah. Let's get back to it.

(CONTINUED)


23 CONTINUED: (2) 23

ANDROIDOu est le chat de Monsieur Michaud?

DISSOLVE TO:


THREE(horribly accented)

Ou est le chat de Monsieur Michaud?Ou est le chat de Monsieur Michaud?

ANDROIDGood.

Back to the repairs -

ANDROID (CONT'D)Hmmm. There an impairment in of theof the particle accelerators -

THREEOu est le chat de Monsieur Michaud?

DISSOLVE TO:


ANDROIDL'un des flux anti-matièretransducteur a été compromis par unedéficience dans l'un des accélérateursde particules.

THREE(fairly accomplished)

L'un des flux anti-matièretransducteur a été compromis par unedéficience dans l'un des accélérateursde particules.

DISSOLVE TO:


TWO walks in on the sound of FUTURE UKELELE PLAYING and finds -

The Android sitting on the table, strumming the ukelelesinging a duet with a spirited THREE. In flawless French -

ANDROID/THREEDominique, nique, nique s'en allaittout simplement, routier, pauvre etchantant -

(CONTINUED)


24 CONTINUED: 24

TWO immediately turns and walks back out.

ANDROID/THREE (CONT'D)En tous chemins, en tous lieux, ilne parle que due bon Dieu. Il neparle que due bon Dieu -

DISSOLVE TO:


ON THREE babbling in French -

THREEJe vous jure que je vous dis lavérité. Je vit le même jour mainteset maintes fois. Je suis pris aupiège dans une boucle temporelle,mais personne ne me croit et c'estpour cet raison que j'ai appris leFrançais.

ON TWO and the Android staring back at him, stunned.

TWOWhen did you learn French?

THREEToday! I told you, I'm trapped in atime loop!

TWO considers, then -

TWOOh, you had me going there.

She and the Android get up. THREE drops his head to thetable.

THREEAh, merde.

ANDROIDIf anyone needs me I'll be effectingrepairs to the ship.

THREEL'un des flux anti-matièretransducteur a été compromis par unedéficience dans l'un des accélérateursde particules.

The Android suddenly holds up, throws him a look.

(CONTINUED)


25 CONTINUED: 25

ANDROIDWhat did you say?

THREEL'un des flux anti-matièretransducteur a été compromis par unedéficience dans l'un des accélérateursde particules.

TWO realizes, something is up -

TWOWhat did he say?

ANDROIDHe said one of the anti-mattertransducer feeds was compromised byan impairment in one of the particleaccelerators.

THREEI did?

26 VFX - SPACE 26

The Raza hurtles through FTL.


THREE on the table, TWO off to the side. The Android walksin.

ANDROIDI've completed repairs. We shouldreach Gemma-13 in approximately twohours.

THREEFinally! A change of scenery. It'sbeen soooo long.

He throws a look to TWO who is staring back at him. Herealizes -

THREE (CONT'D)Wait. You believe me. You finallybelieve me!

TWOI don't know what to believe.

(MORE)

(CONTINUED)


27 CONTINUED: 27

TWO (CONT'D)Either you're telling the truth oryou're suddenly, magically, a Frenchexpert on FTL drives.

She throws a look to the Android -

ANDROIDAssuming that we accept the factthis is happening to you, can youthink of a precipitating incidentthat could have triggered thisanomaly?

THREEI can't. I don't know -

TWOIf you restart the same day everytime you go to sleep -

THREEI tried staying awake. That didn'twork.

ANDROIDWhat else have you tried?

(beat)Something has trapped you in thistemporal loop. Perhaps, instead ofrepeating the same actions, you shoulddo things differently, see if thatchanges anything.

Off THREE -

ANDROID (CONT'D)It's worth a try.


FIVE sits at the table, nursing a mug of something, moping. THREE notes her as he helps himself to a coffee. He goes tomove off, holds up - considers saying something - then walksover.

THREEHey, I know it sucks that SIX leftbut it's not the end of the world.

(beat)I mean, you can still go visit himwhenever you want, right?

(CONTINUED)


28 CONTINUED: 28

FIVEReally? That's supposed to make mefeel better?

She walks off in a huff, leaving THREE -


THREE walks in as Solara is helping Adrian up.

THREEGotta stay grounded.

SOLARASee, even -

THREEThis imbecile isn't here to coach. I'm here for secrets. One from eachof you. Let's go.

Solara and Adrian exchange dubious looks.

THREE (CONT'D)Name your price.

She grins.

SOLARATell you what -

THREEDeal!

THREE charges her, determined to wrestle those secrets out.

THREE (CONT'D)Aaaaaaaah!

THREE'S POV of the look of terror on Solara's surprised faceas he BARRELS TOWARD HER.

30 VFX - SPACE 30

The Raza drops out of FTL near a space station.

31 INT. RAZA - CORRIDOR OUTSIDE THE AIRLOCK 31

TWO, FIVE, ADRIAN, SOLARA, and the Android head down thecorridor.

(CONTINUED)


31 CONTINUED: 31

ADRIANAh, it'll be nice to finally get offthis ship and stretch my legs.

TWOYou've been on board less than aday.

ADRIANI'm a free spirit. I like to roam.

TWOWell don't roam too far because weleave in exactly three hours.

They approach the door. THREE is waiting for them.

THREEI'm going to catch up with you guyslater.

TWOI thought you were looking forwardto a change of pace.

THREEI am.

He holds up FIVE's neural link device.

THREE (CONT'D)But first - I'm finally getting aroundto a long overdue chat.

FIVEYou know how that works?

THREEYeah. The Android gave me therundown.

TWO hits the button. The airlock door slides open.

TWOWe'll be in radio contact. Let usknow when you want to meet up.

They head through. THREE seals the door behind them.


ON the computer - Onscreen, the words: "INITIATING UPLINK..."

(CONTINUED)

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32 CONTINUED: 32

REVEAL THREE staring at the screen. He moves off, paces abit, considers the neural device in his hand. Another lookback at the screen and then, decided, he takes a seat andplaces the device on his temples. Beat. A deep breath,then he presses a button and shuts his eyes.

ECU ON THREE opening his eyes to reveal -

33 INT. SARAH'S ROOM V2 -- DAY 33*

The once non-descript room of Sarah's imagination has beentransformed into a little slice of heaven. Sarah, seated ona couch, looks over and notices THREE. She stands up,uncertain, anxious.

SARAHI was wondering if - when you'd come.

THREE is clearly uncomfortable.

THREEYeah, I - wasn't sure. I'm stillnot -

SARAHNeither am I. I don't reallyunderstand it either and yet...Iknow what I know. I know who I am.

She takes an uncertain step toward him.

SARAH (CONT'D)I've missed you, Marcus.

THREEI've missed you...

He falters.

THREE (CONT'D)I can't. I'm sorry.

He turns to go.

SARAHMarcus, wait.

One step, and he disappears into nothingness (VFX).

SARAH (CONT'D)Please.

Leaving her all alone once again.



THREE rises, takes off the neural device and tosses it ontothe bed. He considers it briefly, then heads out.


THREE steps out of his quarters and immediately notices -

A man in strange battle armor standing at the end of thecorridor, an individual we may recognize from the rogue'sgallery line-up Ryo addressed last episode. This is ASH.

The two men surprise each other. THREE goes for his sidearm. Ash charges and is on him.

THREE gets in some licks, but his opponent is fast - andarmored. Ash smashes THREE into the wall, then drops him.

THREE looks up at his mysterious foe as Ash draws his ownsidearm and levels it.

THREEWho the hell are you?

ASHThe name's Ash.

(beat)Emperor Ishida sends his regards.

He pulls the trigger - BLAM - and we're out.

END OF ACT TWO


ACT THREE


THREE sits up. He looks around, realizes - he's back in hisroom. The loop has restarted. He is palpably relieved.


THREE steps out of his quarters and hurries down the corridor.



THREE barrels by, knocking him aside - CRASH!

As FIVE rounds the corner, he almost runs into her -

FIVE(more of an annoyed -)

Hey!

He turns the corridor and, before the Android can speak, hepoints -

THREEMess.

And then before TWO can speak -

THREE (CONT'D)Now.

Off TWO's WTF look.


THREE is seated at the table, patiently drumming his fingers. TWO, FIVE, Adrian, and Solara are there, waiting as well. They exchange surreptitious looks.

Suddenly, the Android walks in.

ANDROIDTHREE was correct. One of the anti-matter transducer feeds wascompromised by an impairment in oneof the particle accelerators.

(CONTINUED)


38 CONTINUED: 38

Everyone exchanges looks.

ADRIANSo...lucky guess?

FIVEHe's never spoken French before.

SOLARAThat doesn't prove anything.

THREE throws her a look -

THREETrina.

SOLARA(surprised)

What?

THREEFirst girl you ever kissed. Herbrother Draydon was in love withyou.

SOLARA(stunned)

How - ?

THREE turns to Adrian -

THREEYou snuck off that space station ina dress and heels to avoid the G.A.

ADRIANThat - is not true.

SOLARATrue. I was there.

ADRIANSomewhat true. They weren't heels They were sensible pumps.

THREE points to Solara, then Adrian -

THREEThat. That. The anti-matteraccelerator thing. The fact thatI'm speaking French!

He surveys them.

(CONTINUED)



THREE (CONT'D)I realize it's hard to believe butcome on. I was possessed by an alien. We encountered alternate realityversions of ourselves. All thingsconsidered, this isn't that big astretch.

(beat)We're caught in a time loop, people. Deal with it.

Beat.

FIVETechnically, you're caught in a timeloop.

THREEWe're all caught in a time loop. Ijust happen to be the only one whoremembers it.

The others consider.

TWOThis guy, Ash. How'd he get on board?

THREENo idea.

ADRIANOkay, so if what you say is true -

Off THREE's withering look -

ADRIAN (CONT'D)The solution is simple. We justdon't go to that space station. Hedoesn't get on board. You don'tdie.

THREEHow does that solve my time loopissue?

ADRIANOne problem at a time, alright?

TWOWe have to go to that space station. We need to capture that assassin andfind out how he knew where to findus.

(CONTINUED)



ADRIANDoes it really matter?

TWOIf Ryo Ishida has a way to track usthen, yes, it matters. It matters alot.

39 VFX - SPACE 39

The Raza jumps to FTL.


FIVE sits at the table, nursing a mug of something, moping. THREE notes her as he helps himself to a coffee. He goes tomove off, holds up - considers saying something - then walksover, grabs a seat.

THREEIf there's one thing being in thistime loop has taught me - besidesFrench - it's that you can't gethung up on the bad moments becauseif you work hard enough at it, youcan turn things around.

(beat)You've got the power to change things.

She throws him a look -

FIVEAre you serious? THAT's supposed tomake me feel better?

She gets up and leaves. He watches her go. Strike two.


Solara takes down Adrian. She springs up and, as she helpshim up, THREE walks by without breaking stride -

THREE (O.S.)Low center of gravity!

And is gone.

SOLARAOkay, now in addition to aggravatingme, he's creeping me out.



THREE walks in, keys his comm.

THREETWO, this is THREE. Over.

TWO (OVER RADIO)This is TWO.

THREEHow far out are we?

TWO (OVER RADIO)Another hour, give or take.

THREEOkay. Give me a heads up when wedrop out.

TWO (OVER RADIO)You got it.

THREE takes a seat on his bed. He picks up the neural device -and considers.


ON Sarah. Something twigs. She turns -

To find THREE standing there.


THREEYeah, sorry.

SARAHThere's no need to be sorry. I'mjust happy you're here.

She goes to him, reaches out. He flinches. She pulls back,suddenly self-conscious.

THREELook this is just - hard for me.

(CONTINUED)


43 CONTINUED: 43

SARAHHow do you think it is for me, wakingup here, finding out that this is myworld now.

THREEYou're right. I'm sorry.

SARAHI was dying, betrayed by my own body,and now that body is gone and I'm...Idon't know what I am anymore.

Off THREE -

SARAH (CONT'D)All I know for sure is that I'm lonelyand I miss you, Marcus. I miss youso much.

THREEI miss you too.

SARAHI know you're having a hard timeaccepting me as the Sarah you knew -

THREE goes to shake his head, but stops himself. What's thepoint of denying it?

SARAH (CONT'D)And, maybe, you'll never get thereand that's something I'll have toaccept. But you need to know thatdespite all this, I am the woman youknew, if even for the short time youremember spending with me.

THREE is torn. Then -

TWO (O.S.)THREE.


THREE, lying on his bed wearing the neural device, opens hiseyes.

TWO (OVER RADIO)THREE, come in.

He sits up, keys his comm -

(CONTINUED)


44 CONTINUED: 44

THREEYeah.

TWO (OVER RADIO)We're about to drop out.

THREEOn my way.

He checks his gun, then heads out.

45 VFX - SPACE 45

The Raza drops out of FTL near a space station.


THREE rounds the corner, finds the rest of the crew waiting -TWO, FIVE, Solara, Adrian, and the Android. TWO and Solaraare armed with big guns.

TWOOkay, so we all know what we're doing.

She points to -

FIVEThe Android and I pretend we'releaving the ship to head into thestation - then we double back to thehangar to monitor the airlock.

Points to -

SOLARAI'm with you two -

(indicating TWO andTHREE)

Here on the ship, waiting for company.

TWO is about to move on when -

ADRIANUh, what about me?

THREEWhat about you?

ADRIANWhere do you want me?

(CONTINUED)


46 CONTINUED: 46

TWOBack in your quarters.

ADRIANAre you serious?

TWOIt's too dangerous for you.

ADRIANWhat about her?

Indicating FIVE -

TWOShe'll be fine.

Adrian throws his hands up.

ADRIANYeah, okay. If anyone needs me,I'll be in hiding.

He heads off, clearly frustrated. FIVE and the Android headthrough the airlock. THREE seals the door behind them.

47 VFX - SPACE 47

On the space station.


THREE peeks around one end of the corridor. Airlock doorstill sealed. No uninvited guests. He catches sight of TWOat the other end of the corridor, gives her a nod, then -

Ducks back into hiding. Solara stands across from him. They speak in hushed whispers -

SOLARAHow many times you looped?

THREEA lot.

SOLARASince you always re-set and thereare no consequences, I bet you did alot of crazy shit, hunh?

He reflects back, remembers some unmentionable memory, andgrins.

Solara stares back at him, a little grossed out.

49AND50

OMITTED 49AND50


50A INT. RAZA - TRAINING ROOM 50A

Adrian, on his way back to his quarters, walks by the trainingroom. Beat. He doubles back, considers.

He steps inside, clearly bummed, and considers the weapons. He tests the bo staff. Too unwieldy. Tries a sword. Notquite right. He picks up an bizarre-looking blade and givesit a WTF? Look. Suddenly - CLICK - he hears somethingoutside. Spooked, he approaches, peeks out into the corridor -

51 INT. RAZA - CORRIDOR OUTSIDE THE TRAINING ROOM 51

And catches a shadow as it disappears around a corner.


Adrian, now in full panic mode, pops his comm back in andkeys it -

ADRIANGuys! Guys! There's someone onboard.

INTERCUT:

TWOYou saw someone?

(CONTINUED)


52 CONTINUED: 52

ADRIANI - saw something that looked likesomeone.

TWONo one's come through the airlock.

ADRIANThere's more than one airlock.

TWOAndroid, have you picked up anyactivity at any of the other airlocks?

ANDROID (OVER RADIO)No, TWO. None of the other airlockshave been compromised.

ADRIANI'm telling you, someone's on board.

TWO considers, then -

TWOTHREE?


At the other end of the corridor, THREE keys his comm -

THREEYeah. On my way to check it out.

He heads off.

54 INT. RAZA - ANOTHER CORRIDOR 54

THREE swings around the corner, sidearm leveled. He relaxes,approaches the next turn, raises his weapon and swings around -


Scaring the shit out of Adrian who immediately drops into adefensive fighting stance, clutching the bizarre blade. THREE relaxes.

THREEWhat the hell is that?

ADRIANLow center of gravity.

(CONTINUED)


55 CONTINUED: 55

THREE notice the blade he's clutching and takes it from him,THREE considers the blade then tosses it and starts down thecorridor. Adrian follows. ON THREE slowly advancing when -WHOOSH. He hears a door slide open. He whirls around -

Adrian stands in front of the open doorway to his quarters.

ADRIAN (CONT'D)Look, I'm sorry. Maybe I'm justseeing things.

(beat)If anyone needs me - which I doubt -I'll be in my quarters.

Suddenly, Adrian's eyes widen at the sight of -

Ash as he steps right through the wall behind THREE and intothe corridor (VFX).

ADRIAN (CONT'D)Look out!

THREE turns - too late. A double-fisted swing sends himsprawling. Adrian ducks back into his quarters, keying hiscomm -

ADRIAN (CONT'D)Crews quarters! We need help!

TWO (OVER RADIO)On our way!

ASHThe Blink Drive. Where is it?

THREEWhat's a Blink Drive?

Ash tosses THREE to the ground and drops on him. He startsto choke the life out of him.


Adrian ducks back into his room, scans the place for a weapon,settles on - what looks like a weird, futuristic clock.


57 INT. RAZA - CORRIDOR OUTSIDE ADRIAN'S QUARTERS 57

Ash kneels over THREE, choking the life out of him when -

Adrian steps out of his room, hefts his impromptu weaponover his head, and brings it down on the back of Ash's head. At the point of impact - FLASH


THREE, lying on his bed, hands clasped to his throat, choking,suddenly sits bolt up right. He looks around -

THREEOh -


Adrian, breakfast tray in hand, suddenly holds up, a look ofutter horror on his face. He drops the tray that lands withan O.S. CRASH.

ADRIANCRAP!

END OF ACT THREE


ACT FOUR

60 VFX - SPACE 60

The Raza flies through FTL.


Everyone has gathered - TWO, THREE, FIVE, Solara, Adrian,and the Android.

TWOSo you're both reliving this sameday?

THREE/ADRIANYes!

TWOAny idea why?

ADRIANWe're not sure, but we think it hassomething to do with this.

He points to the clock-like device sitting on the table.

ADRIAN (CONT'D)In trying to save HIS life, I hitthe merc over the head with that. The second I made contact - boom -it was this morning all over again.

THREEThe night before, I was in hisquarters, looking through his assortedcrap and I remember fiddling withthat thing.

TWO steps up to the clock, almost afraid to touch it.

TWOWhat is it?

ADRIANWe just told you. It's a time loopydevice.

TWO(sighs)

Okay. Where did you get it?

(CONTINUED)


61 CONTINUED: 61

ADRIANFrom Tabor's closet and, before that,the lab of Dr. Alfonso Rezov. Hewas a friend of a cousin of a client,some sort of scientist, who neededhelp funding his various tech venturesso Tabor -

SOLARA(cuts in)

The guy owed Tabor money so he tooka bunch of his stuff as collateral. Right?

ADRIANI was getting there.

TWOAnd what do you know about the device?

ADRIANWe took it from his lab while he wasout so...not much.

TWO picks it up to examine it -

ADRIAN (CONT'D)Careful.

SOLARASo one of you brainy types studiesthis thing and fixes the loop.

FIVEWhat about the guy who apparentlywalks through walls?

TWOWalks through walls? How is thatpossible?

ANDROIDPhasing technology.

Off their looks -

ANDROID (CONT'D)There have been rumors that variouscorporations have been researchingthe possibility, but from myunderstanding a potential workingprototype was at least a decade away.

They chew on that. Then, Solara -

(CONTINUED)



SOLARALook - we just avoid that spacestation and Ishida's merc. Problemsolved.

TWONot quite. We need to find out howhe knew where to find us.

Off their ominous looks. Beat.

ADRIANI was afraid you'd say that.

(beat)But kind of expecting it.

62 VFX - SPACE 62

The ship jumps to FTL.


FIVE sits at the table, nursing a mug of something, moping. THREE notes her as he helps himself to a coffee. He goes tomove off, holds up - considers saying something - then walksover.

THREEYou got the FTL engines back up.

FIVEYeah. I'm just taking a break, thenI'm going to help the Android studythat device.

THREE nods.

THREEY'know -

(sighs)I know you're upset he's gone. AndI'm upset seeing you upset. I wishthere was something I could say tomake it alright. I really do.

She throws him a look.

FIVEThat - actually makes me feel a littlebetter. Thanks.

THREE nods, pleased he finally got it right, then heads off.



Adrian squares off against Solara.

ADRIANOkay. Come at me.

SOLARAYou seem unusually confident.

ADRIANThat's because we've already donethis and, using my foreknowledge, Ican predict your moves and counteraccordingly.

She charges, bulldozing him and taking him down hard -

ADRIAN (CONT'D)Gaaaaah!


ON Sarah. Something twigs. She turns -

To find THREE standing there.


THREEI'm sorry. I should've visited soonerbut - I needed some time to come toterms with this situation.

SARAHYou're not the only one.

THREEI know that.

She steps up to him -

SARAHAnd?

OFF THREE -

66 VFX - SPACE 66

The Raza drops out of FTL near the space station.


67 INT. RAZA - CORRIDOR OUTSIDE THE CREW QUARTERS 67

THREE waits, gun in hand, hidden behind a corner. Unbeknownstto him - the assassin, Ash, phases through the wall behindhim. THREE seems to sense his presence, swings around -

But Ash intercept his wrist, swings him up against the wall.

ASHWhat did you do to me?

THREEWhat're you talking about?

ASHI've done this before. Been on thisship. Met you. How?

Ash's brow furrows. Then, realizing, spins around -

Too late. TWO, behind him, fires one of the Seer guns. Ashgoes down (VFX).

THREE and TWO approach, consider their foe, staring up atthem.

TWOWe've got approximately twenty minutesuntil the paralysis wears off. Helpme get him to the infirmary.


Ash blinks, then sits up. He is stripped down -

In the isolation chamber. He jumps to his feet, approachesTWO, THREE, and the Android - only to have the force shieldactivate (VFX) and force him back.

TWO considers the armor, picks up a piece.

TWOYour armor's genetically locked makingit impossible for anyone else to useit.

ASHIf you're wondering how I found you -

TWONo. Not anymore.

(CONTINUED)


68 CONTINUED: 68

She picks up what looks like a watch sitting amidst his armor.

TWO (CONT'D)Had a hunch the dormant Blink Drivewas emitting some sort of subspacesignal. The real question wasidentifying the specific signatureso we could shield against it.

ANDROIDAlready done, so no help is coming.

ASHI don't need help to take down thelikes of you.

THREETough talk for a guy in his gitch.

TWO holds up his gear.

TWOSo which one of these controls yourphasing abilities?

Ash smiles.

ASHNone of them.

He slaps his hand onto his bare wrist and - drops throughthe floor (VFX).

THREEWhat the hell?

TWO keys her comm -

TWOThis is TWO. The prisoner hasescaped. He's unarmed but stilldangerous.

TWO and THREE draw their sidearms and start out. The Androidgoes to join them, but TWO stops her with -

(CONTINUED)



TWO (CONT'D)Stay here. He may try and come backfor his gear.

They head out.

69 INT. RAZA - UNDERBELLY CORRIDOR 69

FIVE is hurries around the corridor and -

Right into Ash. She tries to defend herself, but he is quick,deflecting her attempts and then slamming her up against thewall, fingers fastened around her throat.

ASHHey, sweetie. Mind telling me whereI can find a weapon?

FIVE(struggling)

I - don't - know. I'm just -

He swings her around, slams her up against the opposing wall.

ASHA kid? Don't bother. The Emperor'stold me all about you.

FIVE's eyes roll up.

Suddenly, Ash is knocked off his feet.

REVEAL Solara stepping in between him and an unconsciousFIVE. She keys her comm -

SOLARAI got him on C-level.

Ash rises.

SOLARA (CONT'D)Pick on someone your own size.

Ash rushes Solara. They fight. He's good. But then, so isshe. She gets a few good licks in but, gradually, he beginsto overpower her.

(CONTINUED)


69 CONTINUED: 69

Suddenly, TWO and THREE round a corner. Ash sees them, kicksSolara off him and goes for his wrist as -

TWO fires the Seer gun, tagging him (VFX). Stunned, hemanages to hit his wrist, activating the device and phasethrough the wall (VFX), then -

BANG! The wall suddenly contracts, the form of the assassinembedded within.

TWO and THREE exchange holy shit looks.

TWOI'm guessing that device requiredsome concentration to operate.

70 VFX - SPACE 70

The ship flies through FTL.


FIVE is applying a compress to her throat. TWO, THREE,Solara, and Adrian look on as the Android makes someadjustments to the temporal (clock) device.

ANDROIDI believe I've figured it out.

THREEYou sure?

ANDROIDNo.

ADRIANWhy don't we just track down the guywho built it and ask him?

TWOWe don't have time. We've got maybefive hours until the loop resets atwhich point we're back to squareone.

SOLARAIs there another way to test it?

ANDROIDYes.

She makes some adjustments to the device.

(CONTINUED)


71 CONTINUED: 71

ANDROID (CONT'D)I'll set the device to send meapproximately five seconds into thepast. If it works, then we can assumemy calibrations are correct.

The others aren't so sure, but they don't have much choice.

TWOAlright. Good luck.

They all step back. The Android essays a wan smile.

ANDROIDBe right back.

She hits a button. FLASH.

72 INT. RAZA - BRIDGE -- LATER 72

The Android suddenly finds herself on the bridge. She looksup and sees -

Surveillance footage of TWO trapped in a sealed corridor.

Suddenly, THREE swings onto the bridge from the adjoiningcorridor. Before the Android can open her mouth to speak -

THREE pulls his pulse weapon and fires at her. FLASH.

END OF ACT FOUR


ACT FIVE


ON our Android seated alone at the table, holding a cup ofhot chocolate. She is dressed in civvies, her hair down. She stares dead ahead, realizes - she is crying.

TWO (O.S.)You okay?

She looks up. A concerned TWO is in the room with her.

The Android reaches up, touches her cheek, explores thewetness of her tears.

ANDROIDI don't understand - what's happeningto me?

TWOYou're crying. It's an expressionof sadness - in this case, grief.

The Android can't believe it. She holds up her hand to studyher fingertips when - FLASH

74 INT. ND ROOM 74

TOTAL DARKNESS then - vision returns like a T.V. turning on.

The Android finds herself on a table, her torso covered by atarp. A MYSTERIOUS MAN stands over her.

MYSTERIOUS MANWelcome back.

ANDROIDWhere am I?

MYSTERIOUS MANYou're in a highly secure researchfacility under the direction ofElectus Corp. You were transferredhere following your capture by theGalactic Authority.

ANDROIDWhy?

(CONTINUED)


74 CONTINUED: 74

MYSTERIOUS MANWe work with the G.A. as part of anofficial, mutually beneficialpartnership. In your case, forinstance, we have the resources toretrieve information otherwiseinaccessible to them.

ANDROIDWhere is my crew?

MYSTERIOUS MANRescue is impossible, so put it outof your head. Instead, I'd like youto answer a few questions for me.

(beat)What can you tell me about the AndroidLiberation Front?

ANDROIDI'm not familiar with any such group.

MYSTERIOUS MANYou're lying. You've consorted withknown members and you're undersuspicion of having providedassistance in their terrorist actions.

ANDROIDNo. I - I wouldn't -

MYSTERIOUS MANThen why do you have this?

He holds up a device, the upgrade Victor gave her.

MYSTERIOUS MAN (CONT'D)It's an upgrade that allows you topass as human. This is illegal tech. YOU are illegal tech.

ANDROIDWhy am I unable to move?

MYSTERIOUS MANEverything from your neural matrixto your physical form is state-of-the-art unsanctioned technology. Ineed to know who created you.

She grows panicked -

ANDROIDWhy am I unable to move?

(CONTINUED)



MYSTERIOUS MANYour touch receptors have beendisabled below the neck.

ANDROIDWhy?

MYSTERIOUS MANBecause I'm a scientist; not a sadist.

He pulls away the tarp to reveal she has been disassembled(VFX). FLASH


The Android suddenly finds herself whole, standing in adarkened corridor of The Raza. Her outfit is different -sleek and black - and one of her eyes has been replaced by ablack starburst ocular implant.

She reaches up and touches it, confused, then looks around. Familiar surroundings and yet the place is unnervingly silent. She continues on -

76 INT. RAZA - BRIDGE 76

And steps onto the bridge. Also dark but for the dim lightsof the console.

FIVEHello, Android.

The Android steps forward, sees -

FIVE sitting at a seat in front of the center console. Sheis older. MUCH older. He hair is white, her eyes cataracted,her clothing more suited to a life of piracy.

FIVE (CONT'D)Welcome to the end of time.

The Android looks out the window, notices -

ANDROIDWhat happened to the stars?

FIVEWe're in a place where the stars arefew and far between; a long, longway from home.

(CONTINUED)


76 CONTINUED: 76

ANDROIDThis is the future?

FIVEYes. You've been doing some timeskipping.

ANDROIDWhat happened to you? To us?

FIVEVery bad things.

Off the confused Android -

FIVE (CONT'D)I've been waiting for you longerthan I can remember. And, now thatyou're finally here, I'm going tohave to make this quick. You have alittle under two minutes before youjump again.

ANDROIDI've seen things -

FIVEYes. Future glimpses. You're trappedin a temporal anomaly. But I canhelp you get back.

She gets up, goes over to a chair, picks up something sittingthere. It's the temporal device.

FIVE (CONT'D)Destroy this device when you return. That will sever the time loop, solveyour problem. There's no other way.

ANDROIDBut, if I can find a way to understandhow it works, maybe there's a way toundo some of the things -

FIVENo point in debate. You'll destroythe device. I know.

FIVE walks over, sets the device down at the Android's feet,then returns to her seat.

ANDROIDWhere is the rest of the crew?

(CONTINUED)



FIVEGone. A long time ago.

ANDROIDHow? Please tell me - What awaitsus?

FIVESo much. Dwarf Star's conspiracy. The doubled deception. Kryden. Carina. The Accelerated. The fallof the House of Ishida. A meetingwith your creator. The Black Ships.

ANDROIDWhat does it all mean?

FIVENot a happy ending for everyone, buta positive result for the rest ofthe galaxy.

Off the Android -

FIVE (CONT'D)Telling you may motivate you to tryto change your future, and I can'ttake that chance. I'm sorry, Android. Forgive me.

Suddenly, FLASH -


TWO is applying a compress to FIVE's throat. THREE, Solara,and Adrian look on as the Android makes some adjustments tothe device.

ANDROIDI'll set the device to send meapproximately five seconds into thepast. If it works, then we can assumemy calibrations are correct.

The others aren't so sure, but they don't have much choice.

TWOAlright. Good luck.

They all step back. The Android essays a wan smile.

ANDROIDBe right back.

(CONTINUED)


77 CONTINUED: 77

She pauses, looks around.

SOLARAWell? Aren't you going to go?

ANDROIDI just did.

She stand up, reaches into the device, and pulls out itsguts. SPARKS fly as is shorts out, surprising the rest ofthe crew.

THREEWhoa!

ADRIANHey! What are you doing?!

ANDROIDEnding the time loop and the potentialfor any further temporal anomalies.

They all stare down at the destroyed device. Beat.

ANDROID (CONT'D)It's over.

THREEI hope you're right.

ADRIANWell, only one way to find out. I'mgoing to bed.

He heads off. The other exchange looks. THREE starts off.

THREERight. Tomorrow is a new day. Ihope.

78 VFX - SPACE 78

The Raza hurtles through FTL.


ON Sarah at the window. She turns and finds -

THREE standing there.

SARAHYou're back.

(CONTINUED)


79 CONTINUED: 79

THREEI've had some more time to think.

SARAHAnd? How real am I to you?

THREEWell...

He steps up and takes her hand. She falls silent. He leansand kisses her.

THREE (CONT'D)That felt pretty real to me.

She looks at him, relieved. He pulls her close. They kiss.

END OF ACT FIVE


TAG

80 VFX - ISHIDA PALACE - MATTE -- NIGHT 80

Establish.

RYO (O.S.)We lost contact with Ash followinghis initial report.

81 INT. ISHIDA PALACE - WAR ROOM -- NIGHT 81

Ryo addresses someone O.S.

RYOI can only assume that he made contactwith The Raza and ultimately failedin his attempt to take the BlinkDrive.

He gets up.

RYO (CONT'D)It's unfortunate. His failure is adouble blow. I've lost one of mybest operatives as well as the meansto tracking The Raza. But, all isnot lost.

He walks around the desk.

RYO (CONT'D)Given time, I believe I'll haveanother way to locate the ship.

He looks down at the person he is standing behind, seated onthe other side of the table.

A withered fellow in a futuristic wheelchair. He sports ahelmet that has clearly been attached to his skull. It coverthe upper portion of his face, his eyes, wires running fromneural attachments and tubes emanating from his body, alltied into the chair he occupies. He sits, unmoving, as Ryoleans in beside him and says -

RYO (CONT'D)And, with your help - take it.

Ryo gives a wicked little smile and we -

FADE OUT:

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