Earth: Final Conflict s03e21 Episode Script
Abduction
Previously on Gene Roddenberry's Earth Final Conflict: The Taelons next project was called Mneme.
Technology which allowed us to relive our most cherished memories.
I was reliving someone else's life.
So, you think that there's a real life war movie recorded on this? There is.
And I was in it.
Have you received Ma'el's message to allow humanity time to evolve as equals, Ma'el's analysis is no longer germane.
I must use humanity as a weapon in our struggle.
Ma'el believed our two species would be equal partners.
But it serves Zo'or's purposes to claim that Ma'el wanted to subjugate humankind.
So, if Sandoval and Zo'or beat us to the punch, Zo'or will destroy anything that doesn't fit his version of reality.
Dr.
Mazar, I understand you are on the verge of discovery.
You understand correctly.
Ma'el sent this missive for over 1,000 years ago, after he had been on your planet for centuries.
Our efforts to decipher it have failed.
Until now, it appears.
I am well aware of its history, Da'an, I've been working on this project for 3 years, in case you've forgotten.
We can only hope that it contains the wisdom that we have been anticipating.
Unfortunately for you, this is as close to Ma'el's secrets as you're ever going to get.
What is your meaning? You've lied to me for the last time, Da'an.
I'm on the move.
Meet me at the portal.
- Andrea, don't do this, let me help you.
- You've done enough already.
Thank you.
It's too late for anything else.
- Why are you running? - There's no time.
Go now! You can't be anywhere near here when they find him.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Volunteer has been attacked by the portal bay on Level F.
Axarion They have come to Earth with the promise of peace.
An alien race called the Taelons.
But, there are those who resist these Alien Companions.
For the Taelons' true mission, the secrets they hide will forever alter our world.
The fate of humanity now relies on those who dare challenge the future of Earth.
Where's Da'an? How is he? I told you he's in the medical wing under isolation.
I need to see him.
Are you questioning my orders? My obligation is to protect Da'an with my life is necessary.
He was nearly killed.
It'll take more than your order to counterman that directive.
This is Da'an's medical file.
As you can see any activity other than uninterruptible rest places him in grave danger.
Your assignment is to find Daans assailant.
You are to report to me only and not bring an outside law enforcement personnel.
Who's the assailant? A rogue Volunteer named Andrea Mazar.
Any idea about her motive? None.
She assaulted Da'an and a portal engineer, and fled the mother ship.
You are to find her and use whatever means necessary to apprehend or terminate her.
Do you have a problem with the order, Major? Murder is beyond our authority, Sandoval.
I suggest you follow the Congressional Record more closely, Major.
Article 34 of the New Companion Cooperation Decree grants protectors are licensed to kill under extraordinary circumstances.
I should know, I am the author.
And what are the extraordinary circumstances here? Attempted murder.
That qualifies, don't you agree? Da'an's injuries are not serious enough to warrant his isolation.
We're only asking you to keep everyone away only for a short time.
No.
You're asking me to deceive Zo'or, Agent Sandoval.
A completely different proposition and one with considerable risk.
It is not I that is asking, it is Da'an.
And, from my understanding, you've never been one of Zo'or's biggest supporters.
What is the reason you require this window of silence.
If Da'an didn't apprize you, Mit'gai, then I'm not comfortable doing so.
It is a matter of internal Taelon politics.
Out of respect for Da'an I will cooperate.
But do not harbor any illusions, my good faith has its limits.
I spent the morning at Harvard trying to find someone there who knew Andrea.
What, you didn't believe me when I said I couldn't find a trace of her in their records? Hey, give me a break.
Her bio said she was a student there.
I thought some of my old professors might be able to, you know, steer me in the right direction.
- You went to Harvard? - Yeah.
I didn't know that they gave out charity scholarships there.
Actually, mine was for basketball.
I struck out at the Houston Portal Authority.
Andrea exited the portal there, but she was able to skew the coordinates, so we can't be sure of anything.
You mean, she could've just turn around and go right back into the portal and we'd never know anything.
Yeah, if she re-entered the portal system, she could be anywhere.
I downloaded her DNA code from the portal records.
There might be a clue here.
Doubt it, but the pros are on it.
Sweetheart, any results? Yes, I just finished my global search for Andrea Mazar.
Yeah.
Then can you, please, share the successful results of your research with my friends here? Certainly.
According to my search, Andrea Mazar does not exist.
For what purpose have I been summoned? You have forbidden Da'an from receiving any visitors.
I want to hear your explanation.
You were provided with my medical log.
It is my belief that any unnecessary strain on Da'an at this time poses a serious risk to his well-being.
I've read your log and I challenge the veracity of your conclusions.
The medical wing is under my jurisdiction, Zo'or.
You have no authority to override my decisions.
If you disagree with my analysis, your only option is to replace me.
I will remember that.
Just so I am in perfect understanding, it is your contention that Da'an is too infirm to engage in any degree of interrogation? That is correct.
Major Kincaid, I pulled Dr.
Mazar's DNA code from the records to verify identity.
And as it turns out, the woman purported to be Andrea Mazar was in fact a woman by the name Emma King.
She was a world-renowned chaos mathematician who was kidnapped and then killed in a high profile case about 3 years ago.
- Her husbands name is - Philip.
Philip King.
- Yes, that's correct.
- Do you know him? Well, not well, we met professionally a couple of years ago.
I tried to recruit him for Doors agribusiness division.
Oh, there's one additional fact you might find pertinent.
The FBI agent who conducted the hostage negotiations was Ronald Sandoval.
So, the accident that supposedly killed Andrea's husband Emma's husband obviously never happened.
Yeah, but when I spoke to Emma's volunteer bunkmate, she described the accident in graphic detail.
- Emma was haunted by the memories.
- Because it was real to her.
I mean, the Taelons have implanted false memories before.
Yeah, but they've never made someone believe that a loved one has been horribly killed.
That's that's obscene and cruel.
Question is why the Taelons went to all this trouble to kidnap Emma, fake her death, and then implant her with false memories.
What next? Well, Philip King is the only lead we've got.
We have to find out what he knows.
- Or if he's cooperating with the Taelons.
- So, what are we gonna do? Ask him? This Mazar woman is proving very difficult to track.
She is a mathematician.
How has she proved so elusive in the face of your professionalism in this arena? She's also a Volunteer, Da'an.
She's had basic training in counter-insurgency protocol.
I'll take care of the woman.
My immediate concern is Mit'gai.
Mit'gai has already made a commitment to me to continue this ruse until we no longer need him to do so.
- He is driven by his hatred for Zo'or.
- He is also driven by fear.
Believe me.
If Zo'or continues to push him, he will crack and, when he does, you'd better be prepared to stand up to Zo'or's interrogation.
Do not concern yourself with my preparation.
Focus on your search efforts.
And I believe it is a mistake to include Major Kincaid as part of the search team.
I need Major Kincaid.
He's the most capable agent I've got.
How ironic, given your vociferous objection to naming him as my Protector.
Do you honestly believe that he will execute your termination order if necessary? It won't be his first option, but he will not defy a direct order.
Unlike you, Agent Sandoval, Major Kincaid does not possess the ability to put aside his compassion and pity for the common good of his species.
If Zo'or finds out what we're doing, I'm the one who's exposed here, not you.
I have already informed you that I will assume full responsibility.
You would sell me out in a minute to save yourself.
When was the last time you stood up to Zo'or? If you could, you'd be running the Synod, not him.
That is inappropriate and inaccurate.
Taelon leadership decisions are not subject to the same petty infighting that your species revels in.
You roped me into this project before I knew better, and now I have to scramble to get out of it clean.
So, make no mistake, Da'an, I will do whatever I deem necessary to save myself.
- Philip, come on in.
- Hello, Renee.
I must share I was very surprised to hear from you after all this time.
Yes, well, I'm not good at taking no for an answer.
- Please, sit down.
- Thank you.
I thought I'd take another shot at bringing you over here.
I'm flattered, Renee, really, but my business has never been healthier.
I know, your company's performance over these last 3 years has been phenomenal to say the least.
I guess that's one of the few positive byproducts of having nothing in your life but your work.
You can focus on it 24 hours a day.
I read about your wife's death, Philip.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
At least I have a business to pour myself into.
True, true.
Although, hiding in your work can't be the answer either.
I know.
But luckily I've got some good friends.
They're always trying to get me out of the office.
Not that I listen.
Well, maybe you should.
I'm sure they're just trying to help.
I mean, Emma and I We were just meant to be together.
And I thought we always would be.
You'll find a way to move on.
When you're ready.
Yeah.
Well, I've taken up enough of your time.
I'm sorry we can't do business together.
But I'm really glad we hooked up again.
Me, too.
See you.
Sandoval still won't let me see Da'an.
So, Sandoval's doing better with the investigation than we are? Ho, he's got no leads.
And he looks as anxious as I've ever seen him.
What did you find out? Well, while Renee was at her meeting with Philip King I had the opportunity to dig into his files.
You know, not a bad security system he's got by the way.
- Ah, so, you couldnt get past it? - Please.
Anyway, this guy's definitely generating some serious cash, even utilizing Taelons systems, but he's clean as a whistle.
Even prepays his taxes for crying out loud.
But his company is in bed with the Taelons.
Who knows how deep his ties with them run.
Yeah, but deep enough to kidnap his own wife and turn her over to the Taelons? Maybe.
No, no, no, sure doesn't look that way to me.
See, the way I see it, all of his dealings with the Taelons have been at arm's length.
Right? He just doesn't have the profile of a Taelon collaborating.
I'd have to agree.
It this guy had anything to do with his wife's death, then he's the best actor I've ever seen.
Or maybe they gave his false memories, too.
I gave strict instruction not to disturb Renee.
Philip.
- How did you?.
.
- Please, don't blame your assistant, I told him it was urgent that I speak to you immediately.
What's the matter? I know it sounds ridiculous, but I want to ask you to dinner and I just had to do it right away.
Look, I know it could've waited until tomorrow.
I'm sorry if I'm out of line.
No, no, thats fine.
I'll check my schedule in the morning and get back to you.
- Great.
- Okay.
Be careful, Renee, we're not sure where he's coming from.
I can take care of myself, Liam.
Major, Volunteer Price, we spoke yesterday.
Yes, I remember.
The Chicago Portal Authority reported a DNA match on Andrea.
We've pinpointed her location.
Per Agent Sandoval's order I am notifying all members of the search team.
Where's she? The Gladstone Hotel in Dean Street.
- Get out or I'll kill you.
I swear it.
- I'm not here to hurt you.
Your only chance is to let me help you.
In a few seconds Volunteers will be swarming all over this place.
What are you doing here? Let's save that until I get you out safely.
Come with me.
Go, use the red fire escape.
Augur.
I'm downloading Emma's files.
She's transmitting.
Destroy the room.
Sir, the room will be leveled.
And the Taelon material you're searching for will be destroyed It's impervious to the blast! Now, do it! I gave you an order, Volunteer! Squad team, fire in the hole.
We missed her, sir, and we scanned for any Taelon material.
The results were negative.
She's in the vicinity.
Seal the city, airtight.
Lockdown all public transport and setup checkpoints for civilian vehicles.
Commence block by block search immediately.
Can you tell me what Emma was working on here? It appears to be some sort of ancient text.
Well, how ancient are we talking? Third millennium BC.
Into which the Taelons have encrypted a series of Taelon symbols.
Well, that must've been Ma'el's doing.
Can you read this? Well, the blue ones are Taelon symbols, the red ones Sumerian hieroglyphs.
- Two languages interwoven.
- Numbers, actually.
Numbers Well, at least that explains why they needed Emma.
Yeah, but still, why would the Taelons need a human intellect to solve a math problem? Well, chaos theory is completely alien to the Taelons rigid way of thinking.
Emma's mastery over it allows her to solve the problem.
Right.
Meanwhile, Sandoval's pulling the neck tighter and tighter.
He's bound to find her soon.
Her computer was destroyed at the hotel.
She needs a new one, if she has any hope of breaking the code.
Well, she's gonna need a 7900 or better to take this download.
I'll put the word out, see if anyone is looking for this kind of machine from one of your street vendors, to be delivered inside Sandoval's search zone.
Alright.
Did you talk to Renee? She's got a date with Philip.
She thinks maybe he's got Resistance sympathies and looking to make contact.
He's looking to make contact, alright.
I hope I didn't embarrass you the other night with my call.
No, not at all.
I think I was more shocked than anything.
Would you believe me if I told you that this was the first date I've been on since, well, it's the first one it 3 years.
Well, don't worry, things haven't changed much since then.
I'm sure you'll do just fine.
You're very special person, Renee.
Very beautiful.
Thank you.
So, I'm curious, Philip, how do you feel about the Taelons? Have you been in business with them for a few years now? I wouldn't say I'm in business with them.
I mean, sure, I incorporate their technics into some of my products, but as far as I'm concerned, they're just another high-tech supplier.
I don't know about you, but in our company we've taken a lot of heat from people who think that we shouldn't be doing business with them at all.
We've had some of those complaints, but, I'm not in business to please special interest groups, or the Resistance for that matter.
So, I take it you don't support the Resistance.
I don't associate with any political group.
I speak for myself.
Okay.
So, what do you say about the Taelons? They're here.
That's the reality we can't escape.
Do I want them thinking for me? No, of course not.
But as long as I'm convinced they respect human sovereignty, I'm happy to share my planet with them.
Madame.
What's the matter? Nothing.
I'm sorry.
Can we can we go now? Please.
I'm sorry.
For someone suffering an infirmity so serious that even the most basic of questioning can cause irreparable harm, you appear remarkably fit.
Outward appearances can be deceiving.
The only deception is yours, Da'an.
Your ally Mit'gai betrayed you the moment I truly pressed him.
To what are you referring? I will not waste time describing your pact with Mit'gai to prevent me from interrogating you.
Then what is your purpose here, Zo'or? What drove the Volunteer Andrea Mazar to make an attempt on your life and then flee the mother ship? I have no explanation.
You have not so much as a theory as to why a Volunteer would act with such unprovoked aggression? None whatsoever.
At this moment I cannot prove your treachery.
But I will.
- I didn't hear from you.
- Were you supposed to? When you reveal yourself to be a member of the Resistance to someone we don't know, you damn right you supposed to call.
I didn't reveal anything to Philip, if that's what you're worried about.
So, was he trying to make contact with the Resistance or not? I'm not sure.
He said some things that could ready the way.
I need to see him one more time to be certain.
I don't think that the reason you wanna see him again.
Oh, what are you saying, huh? That I'm interested in this man? This man who is obviously unavailable? I don't want you seeing this guy Philip anymore.
Don't you dare tell me what to do.
What's the matter, Liam? Are you afraid? Afraid I'm gonna endanger the Resistance? No, Renee.
You're way too smart for that.
The man's wife is alive.
What I'm worried about is you.
Hey, we got a hit on 8300.
Its hard drive is definitely strong enough to load Emma's data.
Give me the address.
I'm on my way.
- Report.
- We're down to a 4 block area, sir.
Apprehension is imminent.
- I'm unarmed.
- I could kill you.
You only chance to live is to come with me.
Last time wasn't enough to convince you to trust me? I don't trust anybody.
We got to get out of here, now.
Let's go.
Why are you trying to help me? The project you've been working on, it vital that humanity controls the information contained in the ancient text.
Humanity or you just want to sell it to the highest bidder? Come on, look around.
Do we look like two bits thieves to you? No, actually you don't.
There's something I've got to tell you.
Andrea Mazar doesn't exist.
Your real name is Emma King.
What did the Taelons do to me? They staged your death, took you to the mother ship.
They implanted you with false memories to keep you there.
They stole my memories.
I was confused on the mother ship, I had conflicting memories.
- And that's why you ran? - No.
I hacked into their systems and found out they're gonna kill me after I finished the project.
Escape was my only option.
Emma, there's something else to consider.
Your husband.
He's alive? Good evening, Zo'or, you called for me? That is correct, Volunteer.
Where are the other bridge personnel? I excused them.
I wanted our time together to be private.
You know how tough this is gotta be for you, Emma? But you're the only one who can help us save your life.
What can you tell us about this relic? It's an extensive research document sent by Ma'el to the Taelon home world before he died, but he coded it, so the Taelons couldn't decipher it without help form humanity.
But we're not sharing this information with our enemies.
We'll just have to figure out the way to access the message without a Taelon.
No.
- It's gotta happen now.
- Why? Ever since I removed the relic from the protective environment of the ship it's been degrading.
If we don't access it now, we could lose the data inside it forever.
Is it not true that you and the escaped Volunteer were friends? We roomed together.
And you can shed no light on the cause for her betrayal? Or where we might locate her? I have told Agent Sandoval everything I know.
Is that so? I believe you are currently outfitted with the phase 3 implant? Yes, that is correct.
Excellent.
It is time for you to tell me everything you know.
We have to get to Da'an.
He's the only Taelon we can make a deal with.
Da'an? He's the one who stole We should kill him, not make a deal with him! Major Kincaid.
I have just had a highly enlightening conversation with Volunteer Joan Price.
Yes, she's led me to the escaped Volunteer whom I have just terminated per Agent Sandoval's order.
But I did recover the relic.
He's the only chance we've got.
Why was not I kept abreast of your progress, Major? I was operating under Agent Sandoval's supervision.
It's his duty to keep you informed.
Very well.
Produce the relic.
You are dismissed.
Halt.
I require your aid.
Ma'el's perverse morality drove him to secure his message so that a member of both our species is required to access it.
Place your hand on the relic and focus your mind on nothing but what is before you.
This is the entirety of Ma'el's work.
A primer on the genetic manipulation of the human species.
Ma'el proved that humanity is the missing evolutionary link between the Taelons and the Jaridians.
Without us both your species will perish.
Once opened, this text will be revealed one layer at a time.
And only to me and to you.
No other human or Taelon can gain access.
Well, it looks like you and I will be working together for a while.
That appears to be the case.
All of your efforts to rejoin my good graces have been a pathetic facade.
Your intent to destroy me has never wavered.
Your destruction is not my aim.
But you have proven that you cannot be entrusted with the power of Ma'el's teachings.
Destiny betrays you once again, Da'an.
As I am no now so entrusted.
My actions were proper, and despite the outcome, I would act in exactly the same manner is given the chance again.
You will not be given such a chance ever! I grant you one hour to organize your affairs before your execution.
My imperative compels me to serve all Companions.
And you expect me to accept that as the justification for your actions? - You betrayed me.
- No, I did not! You never gave me a direct order with respect to this relic.
Only because I was unaware of the developments surrounding it.
Would you expect a human being to take it upon himself to defy a direct order from a Taelon? Any Taelon? No, I would not.
However, form this point on, Agent Sandoval, you will place my interests above all else, regardless of the involvement of other Taelons.
Certainly, Zo'or.
Well, at least Zo'or can't study Ma'el's text without me.
We'll get our information at the same time he does.
Unless, of course, I can figure out a way to replicate Zo'or's energy signature.
You made the right decision, Emma.
Trust me.
I hope so.
I didn't know if you still wanted me.
Always, my love, always.
This woman will take you to a save place, help you to make a new start.
- I don't know what to say.
- You don't have to say anything.
Just be happy.
Thank you, Renee, for everything.
Sure.
- Thank you.
- Good luck.
Thank you.
Axarion
Technology which allowed us to relive our most cherished memories.
I was reliving someone else's life.
So, you think that there's a real life war movie recorded on this? There is.
And I was in it.
Have you received Ma'el's message to allow humanity time to evolve as equals, Ma'el's analysis is no longer germane.
I must use humanity as a weapon in our struggle.
Ma'el believed our two species would be equal partners.
But it serves Zo'or's purposes to claim that Ma'el wanted to subjugate humankind.
So, if Sandoval and Zo'or beat us to the punch, Zo'or will destroy anything that doesn't fit his version of reality.
Dr.
Mazar, I understand you are on the verge of discovery.
You understand correctly.
Ma'el sent this missive for over 1,000 years ago, after he had been on your planet for centuries.
Our efforts to decipher it have failed.
Until now, it appears.
I am well aware of its history, Da'an, I've been working on this project for 3 years, in case you've forgotten.
We can only hope that it contains the wisdom that we have been anticipating.
Unfortunately for you, this is as close to Ma'el's secrets as you're ever going to get.
What is your meaning? You've lied to me for the last time, Da'an.
I'm on the move.
Meet me at the portal.
- Andrea, don't do this, let me help you.
- You've done enough already.
Thank you.
It's too late for anything else.
- Why are you running? - There's no time.
Go now! You can't be anywhere near here when they find him.
Good luck.
Thank you.
Volunteer has been attacked by the portal bay on Level F.
Axarion They have come to Earth with the promise of peace.
An alien race called the Taelons.
But, there are those who resist these Alien Companions.
For the Taelons' true mission, the secrets they hide will forever alter our world.
The fate of humanity now relies on those who dare challenge the future of Earth.
Where's Da'an? How is he? I told you he's in the medical wing under isolation.
I need to see him.
Are you questioning my orders? My obligation is to protect Da'an with my life is necessary.
He was nearly killed.
It'll take more than your order to counterman that directive.
This is Da'an's medical file.
As you can see any activity other than uninterruptible rest places him in grave danger.
Your assignment is to find Daans assailant.
You are to report to me only and not bring an outside law enforcement personnel.
Who's the assailant? A rogue Volunteer named Andrea Mazar.
Any idea about her motive? None.
She assaulted Da'an and a portal engineer, and fled the mother ship.
You are to find her and use whatever means necessary to apprehend or terminate her.
Do you have a problem with the order, Major? Murder is beyond our authority, Sandoval.
I suggest you follow the Congressional Record more closely, Major.
Article 34 of the New Companion Cooperation Decree grants protectors are licensed to kill under extraordinary circumstances.
I should know, I am the author.
And what are the extraordinary circumstances here? Attempted murder.
That qualifies, don't you agree? Da'an's injuries are not serious enough to warrant his isolation.
We're only asking you to keep everyone away only for a short time.
No.
You're asking me to deceive Zo'or, Agent Sandoval.
A completely different proposition and one with considerable risk.
It is not I that is asking, it is Da'an.
And, from my understanding, you've never been one of Zo'or's biggest supporters.
What is the reason you require this window of silence.
If Da'an didn't apprize you, Mit'gai, then I'm not comfortable doing so.
It is a matter of internal Taelon politics.
Out of respect for Da'an I will cooperate.
But do not harbor any illusions, my good faith has its limits.
I spent the morning at Harvard trying to find someone there who knew Andrea.
What, you didn't believe me when I said I couldn't find a trace of her in their records? Hey, give me a break.
Her bio said she was a student there.
I thought some of my old professors might be able to, you know, steer me in the right direction.
- You went to Harvard? - Yeah.
I didn't know that they gave out charity scholarships there.
Actually, mine was for basketball.
I struck out at the Houston Portal Authority.
Andrea exited the portal there, but she was able to skew the coordinates, so we can't be sure of anything.
You mean, she could've just turn around and go right back into the portal and we'd never know anything.
Yeah, if she re-entered the portal system, she could be anywhere.
I downloaded her DNA code from the portal records.
There might be a clue here.
Doubt it, but the pros are on it.
Sweetheart, any results? Yes, I just finished my global search for Andrea Mazar.
Yeah.
Then can you, please, share the successful results of your research with my friends here? Certainly.
According to my search, Andrea Mazar does not exist.
For what purpose have I been summoned? You have forbidden Da'an from receiving any visitors.
I want to hear your explanation.
You were provided with my medical log.
It is my belief that any unnecessary strain on Da'an at this time poses a serious risk to his well-being.
I've read your log and I challenge the veracity of your conclusions.
The medical wing is under my jurisdiction, Zo'or.
You have no authority to override my decisions.
If you disagree with my analysis, your only option is to replace me.
I will remember that.
Just so I am in perfect understanding, it is your contention that Da'an is too infirm to engage in any degree of interrogation? That is correct.
Major Kincaid, I pulled Dr.
Mazar's DNA code from the records to verify identity.
And as it turns out, the woman purported to be Andrea Mazar was in fact a woman by the name Emma King.
She was a world-renowned chaos mathematician who was kidnapped and then killed in a high profile case about 3 years ago.
- Her husbands name is - Philip.
Philip King.
- Yes, that's correct.
- Do you know him? Well, not well, we met professionally a couple of years ago.
I tried to recruit him for Doors agribusiness division.
Oh, there's one additional fact you might find pertinent.
The FBI agent who conducted the hostage negotiations was Ronald Sandoval.
So, the accident that supposedly killed Andrea's husband Emma's husband obviously never happened.
Yeah, but when I spoke to Emma's volunteer bunkmate, she described the accident in graphic detail.
- Emma was haunted by the memories.
- Because it was real to her.
I mean, the Taelons have implanted false memories before.
Yeah, but they've never made someone believe that a loved one has been horribly killed.
That's that's obscene and cruel.
Question is why the Taelons went to all this trouble to kidnap Emma, fake her death, and then implant her with false memories.
What next? Well, Philip King is the only lead we've got.
We have to find out what he knows.
- Or if he's cooperating with the Taelons.
- So, what are we gonna do? Ask him? This Mazar woman is proving very difficult to track.
She is a mathematician.
How has she proved so elusive in the face of your professionalism in this arena? She's also a Volunteer, Da'an.
She's had basic training in counter-insurgency protocol.
I'll take care of the woman.
My immediate concern is Mit'gai.
Mit'gai has already made a commitment to me to continue this ruse until we no longer need him to do so.
- He is driven by his hatred for Zo'or.
- He is also driven by fear.
Believe me.
If Zo'or continues to push him, he will crack and, when he does, you'd better be prepared to stand up to Zo'or's interrogation.
Do not concern yourself with my preparation.
Focus on your search efforts.
And I believe it is a mistake to include Major Kincaid as part of the search team.
I need Major Kincaid.
He's the most capable agent I've got.
How ironic, given your vociferous objection to naming him as my Protector.
Do you honestly believe that he will execute your termination order if necessary? It won't be his first option, but he will not defy a direct order.
Unlike you, Agent Sandoval, Major Kincaid does not possess the ability to put aside his compassion and pity for the common good of his species.
If Zo'or finds out what we're doing, I'm the one who's exposed here, not you.
I have already informed you that I will assume full responsibility.
You would sell me out in a minute to save yourself.
When was the last time you stood up to Zo'or? If you could, you'd be running the Synod, not him.
That is inappropriate and inaccurate.
Taelon leadership decisions are not subject to the same petty infighting that your species revels in.
You roped me into this project before I knew better, and now I have to scramble to get out of it clean.
So, make no mistake, Da'an, I will do whatever I deem necessary to save myself.
- Philip, come on in.
- Hello, Renee.
I must share I was very surprised to hear from you after all this time.
Yes, well, I'm not good at taking no for an answer.
- Please, sit down.
- Thank you.
I thought I'd take another shot at bringing you over here.
I'm flattered, Renee, really, but my business has never been healthier.
I know, your company's performance over these last 3 years has been phenomenal to say the least.
I guess that's one of the few positive byproducts of having nothing in your life but your work.
You can focus on it 24 hours a day.
I read about your wife's death, Philip.
I'm sorry.
Thanks.
At least I have a business to pour myself into.
True, true.
Although, hiding in your work can't be the answer either.
I know.
But luckily I've got some good friends.
They're always trying to get me out of the office.
Not that I listen.
Well, maybe you should.
I'm sure they're just trying to help.
I mean, Emma and I We were just meant to be together.
And I thought we always would be.
You'll find a way to move on.
When you're ready.
Yeah.
Well, I've taken up enough of your time.
I'm sorry we can't do business together.
But I'm really glad we hooked up again.
Me, too.
See you.
Sandoval still won't let me see Da'an.
So, Sandoval's doing better with the investigation than we are? Ho, he's got no leads.
And he looks as anxious as I've ever seen him.
What did you find out? Well, while Renee was at her meeting with Philip King I had the opportunity to dig into his files.
You know, not a bad security system he's got by the way.
- Ah, so, you couldnt get past it? - Please.
Anyway, this guy's definitely generating some serious cash, even utilizing Taelons systems, but he's clean as a whistle.
Even prepays his taxes for crying out loud.
But his company is in bed with the Taelons.
Who knows how deep his ties with them run.
Yeah, but deep enough to kidnap his own wife and turn her over to the Taelons? Maybe.
No, no, no, sure doesn't look that way to me.
See, the way I see it, all of his dealings with the Taelons have been at arm's length.
Right? He just doesn't have the profile of a Taelon collaborating.
I'd have to agree.
It this guy had anything to do with his wife's death, then he's the best actor I've ever seen.
Or maybe they gave his false memories, too.
I gave strict instruction not to disturb Renee.
Philip.
- How did you?.
.
- Please, don't blame your assistant, I told him it was urgent that I speak to you immediately.
What's the matter? I know it sounds ridiculous, but I want to ask you to dinner and I just had to do it right away.
Look, I know it could've waited until tomorrow.
I'm sorry if I'm out of line.
No, no, thats fine.
I'll check my schedule in the morning and get back to you.
- Great.
- Okay.
Be careful, Renee, we're not sure where he's coming from.
I can take care of myself, Liam.
Major, Volunteer Price, we spoke yesterday.
Yes, I remember.
The Chicago Portal Authority reported a DNA match on Andrea.
We've pinpointed her location.
Per Agent Sandoval's order I am notifying all members of the search team.
Where's she? The Gladstone Hotel in Dean Street.
- Get out or I'll kill you.
I swear it.
- I'm not here to hurt you.
Your only chance is to let me help you.
In a few seconds Volunteers will be swarming all over this place.
What are you doing here? Let's save that until I get you out safely.
Come with me.
Go, use the red fire escape.
Augur.
I'm downloading Emma's files.
She's transmitting.
Destroy the room.
Sir, the room will be leveled.
And the Taelon material you're searching for will be destroyed It's impervious to the blast! Now, do it! I gave you an order, Volunteer! Squad team, fire in the hole.
We missed her, sir, and we scanned for any Taelon material.
The results were negative.
She's in the vicinity.
Seal the city, airtight.
Lockdown all public transport and setup checkpoints for civilian vehicles.
Commence block by block search immediately.
Can you tell me what Emma was working on here? It appears to be some sort of ancient text.
Well, how ancient are we talking? Third millennium BC.
Into which the Taelons have encrypted a series of Taelon symbols.
Well, that must've been Ma'el's doing.
Can you read this? Well, the blue ones are Taelon symbols, the red ones Sumerian hieroglyphs.
- Two languages interwoven.
- Numbers, actually.
Numbers Well, at least that explains why they needed Emma.
Yeah, but still, why would the Taelons need a human intellect to solve a math problem? Well, chaos theory is completely alien to the Taelons rigid way of thinking.
Emma's mastery over it allows her to solve the problem.
Right.
Meanwhile, Sandoval's pulling the neck tighter and tighter.
He's bound to find her soon.
Her computer was destroyed at the hotel.
She needs a new one, if she has any hope of breaking the code.
Well, she's gonna need a 7900 or better to take this download.
I'll put the word out, see if anyone is looking for this kind of machine from one of your street vendors, to be delivered inside Sandoval's search zone.
Alright.
Did you talk to Renee? She's got a date with Philip.
She thinks maybe he's got Resistance sympathies and looking to make contact.
He's looking to make contact, alright.
I hope I didn't embarrass you the other night with my call.
No, not at all.
I think I was more shocked than anything.
Would you believe me if I told you that this was the first date I've been on since, well, it's the first one it 3 years.
Well, don't worry, things haven't changed much since then.
I'm sure you'll do just fine.
You're very special person, Renee.
Very beautiful.
Thank you.
So, I'm curious, Philip, how do you feel about the Taelons? Have you been in business with them for a few years now? I wouldn't say I'm in business with them.
I mean, sure, I incorporate their technics into some of my products, but as far as I'm concerned, they're just another high-tech supplier.
I don't know about you, but in our company we've taken a lot of heat from people who think that we shouldn't be doing business with them at all.
We've had some of those complaints, but, I'm not in business to please special interest groups, or the Resistance for that matter.
So, I take it you don't support the Resistance.
I don't associate with any political group.
I speak for myself.
Okay.
So, what do you say about the Taelons? They're here.
That's the reality we can't escape.
Do I want them thinking for me? No, of course not.
But as long as I'm convinced they respect human sovereignty, I'm happy to share my planet with them.
Madame.
What's the matter? Nothing.
I'm sorry.
Can we can we go now? Please.
I'm sorry.
For someone suffering an infirmity so serious that even the most basic of questioning can cause irreparable harm, you appear remarkably fit.
Outward appearances can be deceiving.
The only deception is yours, Da'an.
Your ally Mit'gai betrayed you the moment I truly pressed him.
To what are you referring? I will not waste time describing your pact with Mit'gai to prevent me from interrogating you.
Then what is your purpose here, Zo'or? What drove the Volunteer Andrea Mazar to make an attempt on your life and then flee the mother ship? I have no explanation.
You have not so much as a theory as to why a Volunteer would act with such unprovoked aggression? None whatsoever.
At this moment I cannot prove your treachery.
But I will.
- I didn't hear from you.
- Were you supposed to? When you reveal yourself to be a member of the Resistance to someone we don't know, you damn right you supposed to call.
I didn't reveal anything to Philip, if that's what you're worried about.
So, was he trying to make contact with the Resistance or not? I'm not sure.
He said some things that could ready the way.
I need to see him one more time to be certain.
I don't think that the reason you wanna see him again.
Oh, what are you saying, huh? That I'm interested in this man? This man who is obviously unavailable? I don't want you seeing this guy Philip anymore.
Don't you dare tell me what to do.
What's the matter, Liam? Are you afraid? Afraid I'm gonna endanger the Resistance? No, Renee.
You're way too smart for that.
The man's wife is alive.
What I'm worried about is you.
Hey, we got a hit on 8300.
Its hard drive is definitely strong enough to load Emma's data.
Give me the address.
I'm on my way.
- Report.
- We're down to a 4 block area, sir.
Apprehension is imminent.
- I'm unarmed.
- I could kill you.
You only chance to live is to come with me.
Last time wasn't enough to convince you to trust me? I don't trust anybody.
We got to get out of here, now.
Let's go.
Why are you trying to help me? The project you've been working on, it vital that humanity controls the information contained in the ancient text.
Humanity or you just want to sell it to the highest bidder? Come on, look around.
Do we look like two bits thieves to you? No, actually you don't.
There's something I've got to tell you.
Andrea Mazar doesn't exist.
Your real name is Emma King.
What did the Taelons do to me? They staged your death, took you to the mother ship.
They implanted you with false memories to keep you there.
They stole my memories.
I was confused on the mother ship, I had conflicting memories.
- And that's why you ran? - No.
I hacked into their systems and found out they're gonna kill me after I finished the project.
Escape was my only option.
Emma, there's something else to consider.
Your husband.
He's alive? Good evening, Zo'or, you called for me? That is correct, Volunteer.
Where are the other bridge personnel? I excused them.
I wanted our time together to be private.
You know how tough this is gotta be for you, Emma? But you're the only one who can help us save your life.
What can you tell us about this relic? It's an extensive research document sent by Ma'el to the Taelon home world before he died, but he coded it, so the Taelons couldn't decipher it without help form humanity.
But we're not sharing this information with our enemies.
We'll just have to figure out the way to access the message without a Taelon.
No.
- It's gotta happen now.
- Why? Ever since I removed the relic from the protective environment of the ship it's been degrading.
If we don't access it now, we could lose the data inside it forever.
Is it not true that you and the escaped Volunteer were friends? We roomed together.
And you can shed no light on the cause for her betrayal? Or where we might locate her? I have told Agent Sandoval everything I know.
Is that so? I believe you are currently outfitted with the phase 3 implant? Yes, that is correct.
Excellent.
It is time for you to tell me everything you know.
We have to get to Da'an.
He's the only Taelon we can make a deal with.
Da'an? He's the one who stole We should kill him, not make a deal with him! Major Kincaid.
I have just had a highly enlightening conversation with Volunteer Joan Price.
Yes, she's led me to the escaped Volunteer whom I have just terminated per Agent Sandoval's order.
But I did recover the relic.
He's the only chance we've got.
Why was not I kept abreast of your progress, Major? I was operating under Agent Sandoval's supervision.
It's his duty to keep you informed.
Very well.
Produce the relic.
You are dismissed.
Halt.
I require your aid.
Ma'el's perverse morality drove him to secure his message so that a member of both our species is required to access it.
Place your hand on the relic and focus your mind on nothing but what is before you.
This is the entirety of Ma'el's work.
A primer on the genetic manipulation of the human species.
Ma'el proved that humanity is the missing evolutionary link between the Taelons and the Jaridians.
Without us both your species will perish.
Once opened, this text will be revealed one layer at a time.
And only to me and to you.
No other human or Taelon can gain access.
Well, it looks like you and I will be working together for a while.
That appears to be the case.
All of your efforts to rejoin my good graces have been a pathetic facade.
Your intent to destroy me has never wavered.
Your destruction is not my aim.
But you have proven that you cannot be entrusted with the power of Ma'el's teachings.
Destiny betrays you once again, Da'an.
As I am no now so entrusted.
My actions were proper, and despite the outcome, I would act in exactly the same manner is given the chance again.
You will not be given such a chance ever! I grant you one hour to organize your affairs before your execution.
My imperative compels me to serve all Companions.
And you expect me to accept that as the justification for your actions? - You betrayed me.
- No, I did not! You never gave me a direct order with respect to this relic.
Only because I was unaware of the developments surrounding it.
Would you expect a human being to take it upon himself to defy a direct order from a Taelon? Any Taelon? No, I would not.
However, form this point on, Agent Sandoval, you will place my interests above all else, regardless of the involvement of other Taelons.
Certainly, Zo'or.
Well, at least Zo'or can't study Ma'el's text without me.
We'll get our information at the same time he does.
Unless, of course, I can figure out a way to replicate Zo'or's energy signature.
You made the right decision, Emma.
Trust me.
I hope so.
I didn't know if you still wanted me.
Always, my love, always.
This woman will take you to a save place, help you to make a new start.
- I don't know what to say.
- You don't have to say anything.
Just be happy.
Thank you, Renee, for everything.
Sure.
- Thank you.
- Good luck.
Thank you.
Axarion