Super - Bill Davis
Super
CRAWL: DURING 1983, CONGRESS AUTHORIZED THE FORMATION OF AN ELITE AND INDEPENDENT FORCE OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY. COMPRISED OF DETACHMENTS FROM ARMY SPECIAL FORCES, NAVY SEALS, AIR FORCE COMMANDOS AND MARINE RECONNAISSANCE UNITS, THIS FORCE IS CALLED: SOCOM - SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND
OPENING TITLE SEQUENCE
Fade In:
EXT. JUMBO JET IN FLIGHT - STOCK - DAY
Stock footage of an airliner in flight at cruising altitude.
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INT. JUMBO JET IN FLIGHT - DAY
The passenger compartment is full to capacity. We see adults and children relaxing and enjoying the flight as busy flight attendants tend to their needs.
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EXT. SMALL BOAT - DAY
We see a lone figure from behind as he raises a CELLULAR PHONE to his ear.
V.O.
My bank received the wire transfer this morning. Your order will be filled in sixty seconds. Please feel free to call us anytime. We're always open. Have a nice day.
We hear the touch-tone as the telephone disconnects. We see CHARLES VINCENT GAULT for the first time as he turns to the henchmen next to him. Gault is mid-40’s and well built. A rugged looking man.
GAULT
You may execute the program SERGEANT.
We see the Sergeant as he begins pushing buttons on a LAPTOP COMPUTER connected to a DEW (Directed Energy Weapon).
ANGLE ON
Completing the entering of the sequence string, the Sergeant stands poised and ready with his finger over the enter key on the computer keyboard.
SERGEANT
Ready sir.
GAULT
Proceed.
The Sergeant presses a button on the computer.
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INT. JUMBO JET IN FLIGHT - COCKPIT - DAY
We see the pilot, co-pilot and flight engineer drinking coffee and busily going over charts and other paperwork. SUDDENLY THE PLANE SHUDDERS VIOLENTLY. Alarms sound throughout the cockpit as the plane begins a steep dive toward oblivion. The pilot lunges toward the controls as the flight crew swings into action.
PILOT
What the Fu..
INSERT
The passenger compartment is in chaos with screaming and panicked passengers.
The flight crew frantically tries to save the plane as it spirals downward.
EXT. SMALL BOAT - DAY
Gault turns from watching the jet’s flight through his BINOCULARS and faces the Sergeant with a questioning look.
SERGEANT
The pulse has initiated an onboard computer malfunction sir. All electrical circuits are overloading.
Gault resumes looking through his binoculars at the plane.
GAULT
Don't you just love electricity. Very well. Proceed sergeant.
The Sergeant begins pushing more buttons on the computer.
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INT. JUMBO JET COCKPIT - DAY
CU on the Pilot’s face filled with strain and concentration as he screams out orders to be heard over the alarms.
PILOT
(to co-pilot)
Give me 20 degrees flaps...Back off the throttles about 15 percent.
The nose of the jet begins to rise back to normal. A look of relief sweeps over the flight crew’s faces.
PILOT
That a girl...Come on baby...Come on.
The pilot begins to relax somewhat as the plane responds to his efforts.
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EXT. SMALL BOAT - DAY
The Sergeant finishes entering the data into the computer.
SERGEANT
The sequence is completed sir.
The sergeant pushes a key on the laptop. Gault continues watching skyward through his binoculars.
GAULT
It shouldn't be long now.
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INT. JUMBO JET - COCKPIT - DAY
The Pilot mutters aloud as he strains to recover control of the aircraft.
PILOT
Alright baby...That’s it. You sweet thing...I knew you wouldn’t let me down...Now just a little more...Atta girl...I knew you could..
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EXT. JUMBO JET IN FLIGHT - STOCK - DAY
The screen goes white with a loud roar.
INSERT
The jet is enveloped in the fireball.
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EXT. SMALL BOAT - DAY
Gault lowers his binoculars. He wears a look of smug satisfaction on his face.
GAULT
Nice shooting sergeant. Let’s get out of here.
SERGEANT
Yes sir.
The sergeant starts up the engines and the boat begins speeding away.
DISSOLVE TO:
EXT. ECU OF RACING STYLE WHEEL - DAY
We hear a car door open and close along with a high horsepower engine start up. The wheel begins spinning.
PULL BACK TO REVEAL
A flashy red sports car as it speeds away from camera and down a deserted street.
EXT. CITY STREETS - DAY
The red sports car speeds along the deserted streets.
INSERT CU - We see the driver, TYLER MCGEE. Mid-30's, short cropped hair, solidly built, handsome but not pretty.
ROLL OPENING CREDITS
EXT. MILITARY BASE MAIN GATE - DAY
An armed GUARD stands at the gate admitting vehicles one at a time. Tyler stops at the gate, displays his I.D. and is granted entry.
INSERT - DRIVING SHOT
Tyler drives his car on the base.
EXT. INTELLIGENCE OFFICE - DAY
We see Tyler’s car stop out in front. Tyler briefly looks at the front of the building and takes a deep breath before exiting. He slowly walks toward the entrance.
TYLER
Here we go again.
INSERT - ECU
Tyler inserts his identification card into a HIGH TECH CARD READER SYSTEM WITH RETINAL SCANNER. A light on the panel turns from red to green. Tyler then puts his eye up to the scanner.
ECU ON TYLER'S EYE AT SCANNER
Multiple red lasers scan Tyler's eyeball. We hear the door mechanism unlock o.s.
INT. CROSS' OFFICE - ESTABLISHING - DAY
COLONEL BENJAMIN CROSS, early fifties, graying hair, older but still in good shape, is talking on the phone.
CROSS
Thank you sergeant. Keep me informed.
Cross hangs up the phone. The desk intercom activates.
V.O.
(intercom)
Colonel...Major McGee is here sir.
Cross presses the intercom button.
CROSS
(Sternly)
Very well. Send him in.
Cross chomps on his cigar as he waits for Tyler.
INT. INTELLIGENCE OFFICE - DAY
A Female STAFF SERGEANT sits at a desk just inside the front door.
STAFF SERGEANT
Please go right in sir. Colonel Cross is expecting you.
Various uniformed personnel walk back and forth through the scene as Tyler makes his way around several desks. The b.g. is filled with HI-TECH COMMUNICATIONS and SATELLITE MONITORING EQUIPMENT.
A door opens at the far side of the office and Cross walks into the room and over to a desk where he drops off a few papers before looking up to see Tyler coming toward him.
CROSS
(smiling)
Well I’ll be god damned. Tyler...Tyler McGee.
Tyler smiles slightly and walks over to Cross. The two men shake hands and walk into Cross’ office. Cross puts an arm around Tyler's shoulder as they go inside.
INT. COLONEL’S OFFICE - DAY
Cross closes the door. The two men stand looking at one another for a brief moment. Cross smiles at Tyler and claps him on both shoulders. Cross smiles.
CROSS
What the hell happened down there in Honduras last month?
TYLER
My orders were to interdict all drug traffic in my assigned area and I believe we did just that sir.
CROSS
I understand that Major but eleven dead bad guys attracts alot of attention. Unwanted attention I might add, even in a shithole like that. Hell, the Pentagon had a shit fit, as you well know.
TYLER
Sorry about that Colonel but as I told the de-brief team, we either did them or they were going to do us. Intelligence reports made no indication that Cartel units were operating in that AO. I had a team to protect and once they opened fire I went for it. It's all in the report.
CROSS
Well, you must have hit the right assholes, that area's still clean.
Cross shakes his head wearily before he motions toward the empty chair in front of his desk.
CROSS
Have a seat T. I'm about to give you a chance to redeem yourself. At least in the eyes of the big brass.
Tyler drops his bag by the desk before easing into the comfortable chair next to him. Cross drops into the chair behind the desk and looks at Tyler.
CROSS
How long has it been? Two years? No, I guess it’s been three. God damn it's good to see you.
TYLER
Thanks Ben. It’s good to see you too. So what's up?
CROSS
Same old T. Cut to the chase. No bullshit.
(pause)
Okay.
Cross opens a desk drawer, picks out a FILE FOLDER marked SECRET-EYES ONLY and hands it across the desk to Tyler. Tyler opens the folder.
CROSS
You may remember Charles Vincent Gault.
Cross hands Tyler a photo and dossier file.
TYLER
Yeah, I remember him. He ratted out my team in Iraq. I lost two good men.
CROSS
Well...We now know for certain that Gault was responsible for that as well as selling out other members of his own unit in Central America.
(pause)
Cross adjusts himself in his seat.
CROSS
He went into business for himself by making deals with the Cartel in Colombia. Then he sold information about the Cartel to the government.
(pause)
CROSS
Seems these days mister Gault is running his own version of Let’s Make A Deal... It’s terrorism for hire and he’s recruited former spec ops personnel from all over the world as his mercenaries. He pays them a fortune and they do what he says.
INSERT CU ON TYLER
TYLER
Where is Gault now?
Cross stands up from the desk, moves close to Tyler and re-seats himself on the corner of the desk.
CROSS
We believe that Gault and his crew, including one Laura Winslow, were responsible for over fifty terrorist attacks throughout the world within the last eighteen months. Gault plans the attacks, finds a buyer, usually one of our oily friends in the Middle East, gets his money up front and then he pulls it off.
(pause)
Cross lights a cigar, offers one to Tyler but he declines.
CROSS
(continuing)
He appears to be creating a market for his services with virtually every enemy the United States has. We believe he was responsible for the bomb blast that took out those four Rangers in Germany last month.
(pause)
Tyler looks up.
TYLER
Who's this Laura Winslow? and how does she fit in?
CROSS
She's a wealthy British socialite. Deceased parents left her a fortune.
TYLER
So what's she doing with Gault?
CROSS
Our intelligence reports that she met Gault in Uzbekistan last year. We know he was setting up that bombing there but she was touring refugee camps. You know, slumming after donating.
TYLER
So what got 'em together?
CROSS
Reports from both MI five and GSG9 indicate that she may be investing heavily in the arms market and then arranging for those arms to make their way into terrorist hands. You know how it is T, one man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter.
TYLER
Yeah. So, what's this chick's story?
CROSS
She's a thrill seeker. Little rich bitch got bored in school. Parents died in a small plane crash under questionable circumstances. Gault found, seduced and mentored her into a real piece of work. We know she's executed at least five people in Europe. She likes to make a real mess. Gets a sexual thrill out of dumping folks.
Tyler briefly studies her photograph.
CROSS
Make no mistake, she's a cold blooded killer and a target imperative. If you have a shot on her, take it.
TYLER
So what's the job, sir?
CROSS
A Green Light sanction. We take him anywhere and anyway we can. I thought you might like to be the one.
TYLER
You thought right.
CROSS
Gault is hooked into almost every intellignce network around so we can't risk using an active detachment. You have authorization to take anyone you need from any SOCOM unit to fill out your team.
Cross stands up and sits down behind his desk.
CROSS
You will pick your team quietly while we search for Gault. We believe he's still operating out of Lisbon. When you complete your team, we'll begin insertion planning. Any questions?
Tyler stands up and starts to leave.
TYLER
I’ll be in your office for the Intel reports at 2100 hours. I need to make a few calls first.
CROSS
Remember Tyler...Gault ran the Infiltration Cell for us once. He knows every shipyard and military base from here to Portugal. That was his job. To find weaknesses in our security.
TYLER
Yeah.., This outta be interesting.
Tyler turns and walks away leaving Cross looking after him.
CROSS
Come on T,...You’re gonna love this one.
Tyler just walks away but gives a half hearted wave backward without looking.
TYLER
See you tonight...sir.
EXT. HILLSIDE - NIGHT
We see two men laying down just below the top of the hill. FINCH is peering through a laser range finder, while HASKINS looks through binoculars. Finch is nervous.
FINCH
I got nine hundred thirty seven meters to that painted corner of the first building.
HASKINS
Roger that.
Haskins lowers his binoculars and writes down the information in a small notebook.
HASKINS
Okay...That’s it then. The whole place is mapped and ranged.
He stops writing and looks at Finch.
HASKINS
Let’s get the fuck outta here amigo.
Finch lowers the rangefinder.
FINCH
Move out and draw fire my man.
INT. TYLER’S QUARTERS - ESTABLISHING - NIGHT
We see Tyler as he enters the room. He places his suitcase on the bed and walks into the rest room. After staring at his face in the mirror for a moment, he walks back into the room, sits on the edge of the bed and picks up the telephone. He punches some numbers and waits. His son BILLY answers the phone.
BILLY
Hello?
Tyler sits on the side of the bed motionless. After several seconds he finally speaks.
TYLER
Hi ya Bill.
The child’s voice becomes instantly excited.
INT. JENNIFER'S APARTMENT – ESTABLISHING – NIGHT
Billy talks on the phone to Tyler.
BILLY
Daddy! Mommy it’s Daddy. Hi Daddy. When are you coming to see us?
BEGIN SERIES OF INTERCUTS
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Tyler is pained by the pleading tone in his son’s voice.
TYLER
I’ll see you soon shorty. How’s school?
BILLY
It’s okay I guess. I got an A in math.
TYLER
Hey! That's great champ. I'm proud of you.
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Billy continues his conversation with Tyler on the phone. Tyler’s ex-wife JENNIFER Walks into the scene from another room.
BILLY
Did you get in any wars Daddy?
JENNIFER
Billy, Honey, let me talk to your father. Why don’t you go see if the brownies are cool yet. Okay?
BILLY
Okay mom. I love you Daddy.
Billy reluctantly hands the phone to his mother and walks into the kitchen leaving Jennifer alone to speak to Tyler.
JENNIFER
What is it Tyler?
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TYLER
Jen, I just called to say hi to Billy. That’s all. No big deal.
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JENNIFER
It is a big deal. We agreed that you would go through me before you talk to Billy. You know how he wants to hear all about your war stories. Then I have to deal with the crying when you're gone.
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TYLER
You mean our lawyers agreed. Billy’s my son too and I have every right to...
Tyler stops in mid-sentence. He takes a deep breath and calms himself down.
TYLER
(continuing)
Look, I didn’t call to upset you or the boy. I just wanted to hear my son’s voice that’s all.
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Jennifer also softens a little.
JENNIFER
Tyler, the court said that you have to contact me in writing to set up visitation and that goes for phone calls too, you know that. I’m just trying to go by the rules which is something you may want to try yourself for a change.
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INT. TYLER’S QUARTERS – NIGHT
Tyler sits on the edge of the bed with the phone to his ear as he rubs his eyes with his head hung low. He tries to speak but can only mutter a few words under his breath.
TYLER
I’m sorry.
(pause)
I'll call some other time.
JENNIFER
You going out again?
TYLER
Yeah.
JENNIFER
Is it bad?
TYLER
Bad enough.
They both pause.
JENNIFER
You know how it was before. What a wreck I was when you left on your... missions.
TYLER
I remember.
JENNIFER
That's something I had to be done with. The fear.
TYLER
I just wanted to hear my son's voice.
JENNIFER
Come visit when you can. We...Billy would like to see you.
TYLER
I will.
Tyler hangs up the phone and sits on the bed looking very depressed. He glances over at the nightstand by the bed where he has placed a FRAMED PHOTOGRAPH of Jennifer, Billy and himself, taken during happier times. After a few seconds he shakes it off and reaches for his gear bag. Removing a SCRAMBLER ,he attaches it to the phone and punches a few numbers. The party at the other end answers.
V.O.
Operations. SERGEANT DAWSON.
TYLER
This is Major McGee, D817313.
INT. SOCOM OPERATIONS OFFICE - ESTABLISHING - NIGHT
We see the modern looking computerized room. There are three uniformed operators seated at three different consoles. Sergeant Dawson stands near a console speaking on a telephone.
INT. CU - SERGEANT DAWSON
DAWSON
Just a moment sir.
Dawson punches several keys on a nearby console. Tyler’s face and a corresponding data sheet appear on the monitor.
DAWSON
Security in 3...2...1.
Dawson throws a switch on the phone that reads “SECURITY”.
INSERT
Tyler activates the SCRAMBLER on his phone.
INT. SOCOM OPERATIONS ROOM - NIGHT
A green light activates on Dawson’s phone indicating the line is now secure.
DAWSON
Clear. What can I do for you Major.
INT. TYLER’S QUARTERS - NIGHT
Tyler leafs through a small notebook as he speaks into the phone.
TYLER
I need a search and locate on the following enlisted man...and I need it in Colonel Cross' office by 2100 tonight.
EXT. OUTSIDE CROSS’ OFFICE - NIGHT
We see Cross walking into his office. He enters and closes the door.
INT. CROSS’ OFFICE - NIGHT
Cross walks through the darkened office to a wall switch but before he can turn on the light he hears a voice.
TYLER
We agreed on 2100 hours...You’re four minutes late sir.
Cross turns on the light and is visibly startled.
INSERT
Tyler seated on the sofa in Cross' office.
CROSS
Remind me to replace my internal security officer.
Tyler stands up and walks to the desk.
TYLER
Let me have the dossiers and I'll be on my way.
Cross hands the files to Tyler.
CROSS
Here, but you're gonna need more than old DOC REEM.
TYLER
If you wanted a full frontal assault you wouldn't have called me. Doc is hooked up and knows who's who. I'll trust his choices.
Cross hands the file to Tyler. Tyler tucks it into his shirt and begins to leave.
CROSS
Don’t you even want to take a quick look at Gault’s dossier?
TYLER
(turning back)
I’ll look at it later. Right now I wanna get moving. I’ll see ya...Sir.
Tyler turns away from Cross and walks out of the office. Cross re-seats himself at his desk and opens a file folder. He ruminates aloud.
CROSS
Oh yeah. This is gonna get real interesting.
EXT. GAULT’S HEADQUARTERS - NIGHT
The headquarters is nothing more than a dilapidated older store front in a seamier section of downtown. The windows in front have been painted over to ward off prying eyes.
We see Finch and Haskins pulling their car to a stop if front of the building. They exit the car and looking around furtively the two men walk up to the front door.
INSERT - CU
We see Finch’s finger pushing the button mounted on the wall. Above the button is mounted a small intercom speaker.
V.O.
Yeah?
ANOTHER ANGLE
Finch and Haskins are facing the building while standing in the shadows.
FINCH
It’s me Finch.
V.O.
Is Haskins with you?
FINCH
Yeah he’s right here.
A brief moment passes before a buzz is heard and the two men push the door open and go inside.
INT. GAULT’S HEADQUARTERS - ESTABLISHING - NIGHT
We see a scaled down version of Cross' headquarters we saw earlier. Smaller and with fewer people. Gault and several other men are bent over a lighted chart table examining photographs. Gault is briefing them.
Finch and Haskins walk over to Gault as he's finishing up his briefing.
GAULT
...and once we secure the bugs, we simply drive to the air base, hop on a plane and we're outta here.
One of the mercs doesn't seem that confident on Gault's escape plan.
MERC #6
Sir, what's to stop them from just opening fire?
Gault's expression shows that he doesn't like being questioned.
GAULT
Once we have the cannisters, they won't dare fire.
Looking to Laura.
GAULT
Tell 'em why.
LAURA
Because the microbes inside each cannister are so virulent that if released into the atmosphere by say... a stray bullet shattering one of their containers, the prevailing winds will distribute them far enough to kill thousands of American citizens within 4 hours of exposure.
She glances back to Gault.
GAULT
The military will be operating on direct Presidential orders and he won't let anything ruin his chances of re-election.
Merc #6 nods his head in agreement but he still looks worried.
GAULT
Now what's wrong?
MERC #6
Sir, it just seems you're putting a lot of faith in our being able to override the security system and secure the biologicals.
Gault starts to lose it but calms himself.
GAULT
You know what?
Gault looks to Laura. She produces a SUPPRESSED SMALL CALIBER PISTOL and fires two rounds into Merc #6. He drops to the floor. Laura has an almost orgasmic expression on her face as she exhales.
GAULT
I will not have nay-sayers in my strike force. I know how special operations work. They will not interefere with us once we secure the cargo.
Finch holds out the notebook we saw him writing in on the hillside, waiting for Gault to accept it. Gault turns to face Finch.
FINCH
Here it is major. The entire workup on facility five.
Gault takes the notebook.
FINCH
Everything you ordered sir. Schedules, ranges, maps and defenses.
GAULT
Thank you lieutenant.
(pause, reading)
Why don’t you and sergeant Haskins relax for awhile and I’ll go over your report as soon as I have a moment.
Finch and Haskins start to salute but catch themselves early, realizing they are in civilian clothes and no longer in the military.
FINCH
Thank you sir.
The two men walk out of frame as Gault clutches the notebook. LAURA WINSLOW saunters up to Gault’s side and wrapping one arm around his shoulder she playfully rubs his inner thigh with her hand as she gazes down at the book.
LAURA
Is that it?
GAULT
Yes ma’am. This is it. The last piece. I told you I'd put your money to good use babe. Five hundred million dollars from our clients when the target goes down.
Laura looks up at Gault and then whispers playfully into his ear.
LAURA
Speaking of going down...
She licks her lips seductively as her eyes dart toward his crotch.
GAULT
(pause)
Works for me.
Gault turns toward his men.
GAULT
Gentlemen, let's make it happen.
There's a collective "yes sir" as Gault and Laura walk away. The others begin hustling quickly back and forth.
HASKINS
(o.s.)
Alright. You heard the man. Let's move out.
Everyone present starts rolling up maps, picking up gear, etc.
FADE OUT:
EXT. FOREST AREA - DAY
We see a small group of drunken hunters as they move clumsily through the brush in search of game. One of them stumbles and falls.
EXT. FOREST CLEARING - DAY
The camera looks over a clearing. We see no one and no movement. Then a DEER walks into the clearing in search of food. We can hear the clumsy hunters some distance away as they curse their surroundings. One of the men trips and almost falls.
V.O. #1
Fuck man. I almost broke my damn leg.
V.O. #2
Shut up dipshit. You guys are makin’ too much noise.
We see the hunters approaching the clearing ahead. One of the men notices the deer and motions to his companions.
HUNTER #1
(whispering)
Hey...Look.
The other hunters stop their clumsy trekking and follow their companion’s finger with their eyes. Hunter #1 raises a BOW, removes an ARROW from a carrier on the bow and sights up on the deer.
ANOTHER ANGLE: of the clearing. We see the deer grazing.
Hunter #1 pulls back on his bow and holds as he sights.
The deer raises it's head as if to sniff the surrounding area.
EXT. CU HANDS UNDER BRUSH - DAY
We see two green gloved hands quickly grab at a foot from under the ground.
EXT. FOREST AREA - DAY
Hunter #1 shrieks and falls to the ground. The others let out screams of surprise and rapidly cringe backward dropping their bows and arrows in their drunken surprise.
EXT. FOREST CLEARING AREA - DAY
We see a heavily camouflaged figure in a GHILLIE SUIT pop up to face the hunters with a pistol in each hand. We meet GEORGE “DOC” REEM for the first time as he confronts the hunters.
DOC
You men are trespassing on private property. Don't move.
Doc kneels down to confront Hunter #1 face to face. Doc isn’t angry but he is all business.
DOC
Now son, I understand your need to kill small defenseless animals. Hell if I looked like you I’d probably feel the need to prove my masculinity too. What with the obvious feelings of sexual inadequacy you’re feelin’ and all...
(pause)
One of the other hunters reaches into one of his coat pockets. Doc's gaze never shifts from Hunter #1. Doc cocks the hammers on both pistols.
DOC
(louder)
Now I suggest you leave be, whatever you got in that pocket or I’m just gonna have to take your friend here out of the picture. You read me son?
The other hunters look around to see what their friend is doing. The man going for the pocket freezes and looks surprised that his movements were seen.
DOC
Now real careful like...Pull out whatever you got there and set it on the ground.
The hunter removes a SMALL NICKEL PLATED .25 AUTOMATIC PISTOL and does as Doc said. Doc chuckles , stands up and steps away so he can cover the small group.
DOC
Okay then. You see how easy it is to follow instructions?
No one says a word. Doc looks down at Hunter #1 who is still lying on the ground only now the front of his pants are stained and wet.
DOC
Get on your feet boy.
Hunter #1 complies and slowly gets to his feet. He looks down at the front of his pants and then over to his companions. He looks humiliated.
DOC
This is my property. It’s well posted no trespassing and no hunting without the owner’s permission. Now being that I ain’t given boys permission, I guess that would mean that you either can’t read or you don’t believe in signs.
(pause)
Doc looks beyond the hunters and sees Tyler leaning against a tree in the b.g. Doc smiles slightly, his eyes shifting back to the group.
DOC
Either way it’s not gonna go good for you. Now I want all of you great white hunters to drop your clothes in a pile and right now.
The hunters stand stupefied looking from one to another. Doc loses patients and raises his voice.
DOC
I said strip...
Doc fires a single shot from one of his pistols into the air.
DOC
Right Now!
The hunters begin stripping right down to their underwear as fast as they can undo their buttons and zippers. The clothes lay in a pile at the feet of the freezing men.
DOC
Now just to show you I ain’t without compassion, I’m gonna let you take one piece of clothing from that pile before I send you on your way.
The hunters look from one to another again before one of the men bends over to remove his jacket from the pile and puts it on.. The other men start to retrieve their jackets as well but Doc stops them.
DOC
Uh-uh. I said one piece. Now be on your way and don’t come back here again. I'll leave your stuff at the sheriff's office. Now git!
The hunters turn and begin walking away into the forest. They argue over the single jacket as they go. Their voices fading away.
HUNTER#1
Hey man...Give up that coat. I’m freezin’.
HUNTER#2
Fuck you asshole. It’s my coat.
HUNTER#3
Good idea man. Let’s go huntin’ on the Reem place. He’s old and never home. Good one.
Doc stands there chuckling to himself as the hunters fade from view.
A short distance away, Tyler slowly claps his hands.
Doc picks up the discarded clothes and walks to the tree where Tyler is still leaning.
TYLER
How ya’ doin’ Doc?
Doc smiles and shakes his head before dropping the clothes and shaking Tyler’s outstretched hand.
DOC
Not too bad major.
TYLER
I see you're still staying sharp.
Doc scratches the back of his neck and smiles.
DOC
Well you know how it is sir...If you don’t protect what’s yours, nobody else will.
TYLER
Doc...Something’s come up. Mind if we go back to your place and talk?
Doc picks up the clothes from the ground.
DOC
Where are my manners? Of course sir, follow me.
The two old friends walk back through the woods, their voices fading.
DOC
I’ll drop this stuff off at the sheriff’s office later on.
INT. DOC’S HOUSE - ESTABLISHING - AFTERNOON
Tyler and Doc are just finishing their talk about Gault as they sit at a coffee table.
TYLER
So that’s it Doc. I need you on board for this one. I know it doesn't matter to you but there's a promotion to master sergeant that comes with the job.
DOC
Master Sergeant Reem. That sure sounds nice.
Doc shifts his gaze to a framed photograph on the wall of an older man in an Army colonel’s dress uniform. He ruminates to the photo.
DOC
That’s about as close to colonel as I’m ever gonna get Daddy.
Doc ponders for a moment before answering Tyler’s offer.
DOC
It’s a bargain sir. But...
TYLER
But what?
DOC
I have to be able to do my thing as I see fit. Agreed?
Tyler reaches his hand out across the table to DOC.
TYLER
Whatever you say Master sergeant.
Doc smiles broadly.
DOC
Alright then.
Doc pulls up his chair closer to the table.
DOC
Let’s get down to cases sir. Now I know a couple of good people...
TYLER
That's what I was counting on Doc.
Tyler leans back in his chair with a satisfied look.
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EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
We see one side of a military facility surrounded by a high
Chain link fence.
A road terminates at a guard shack gate area manned by two uniformed and armed soldiers.
We see a printed sign near the guard shack that reads: "FORT WILLIAM CRAIG UNITED STATES ARMY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY- AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY".
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INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Soldiers are seated at various consoles and monitoring stations. Lieutenant MULLINS walks through the facility as he supervises his men.
MULLINS
(looking at his watch)
Commo relay check in ten minutes.
Mullins continues walking and checking.
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EXT. GATE AREA - NIGHT
A guard stands near the front gate just outside the GUARDSHACK.
We see a small convoy of military vehicles carrying uniformed soldiers approaching the gate from the outside.
The guard leans into the shack to alert his partner.
The vehicles pull to a stop at the gate. The occupants of the vehicles are all in ARMY CAMOUFLAGE UNIFORMS. The GUARD approaches the lead vehicle’s driver’s side.
GUARD
Good Evening sir. Your ID’s please.
Gault is the passenger in the lead vehicle. Finch is driving. Gault hands Finch some credentials who in turn passes them to the Guard.
INSERT - The second guard exits the shack and takes up a position near the front of the vehicle.
INSERT - The Guard opens the credential cases for inspection.
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INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Mullins stops at the communications console being operated by CORPORAL #2. Mullins looks at his watch.
MULLINS
Commo relay check in eight minutes corporal. Check all crypto frequencies.
CORPORAL #2
Yes sir.
The corporal begins checking his equipment.
CORPORAL #2
All frequencies clear sir.
MULLINS
Begin land line check.
CORPORAL #2
Yes sir.
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INSERT - ECU EMPTY CREDENTIAL CASES - NIGHT
The Gate Guard looks up.
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INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Corporal #2 check his phone lines with SPECIAL DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT on his console.
CORPORAL #2
All land lines functional sir.
MULLINS
Copy that. Begin crypto check.
Mullins produces a KEY on a chain from around his neck. Corporal #2 produces an identical key. The two men position their keys in two corresponding console locks.
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ECU - HAND HOLDING A SUPPRESSED PISTOL - NIGHT
The pistol fires two quick shots, points in another direction and fires two more quick shots.
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INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Mullins and the corporal continue.
MULLINS
Turn on three, two, one, mark.
Both men turn their keys in unison. A section of the console lights up with red lights.
MULLINS
Enter your code corporal.
Corporal #2 punches a series of numbers on a small touch pad which register on a display as a series of asterisks. Mullins then enters his code on a different touch pad that also registers on a display. All the lights turn green.
CORPORAL #2
All systems in the green sir. Crypto check complete.
MULLINS
Very well. Remove keys on my mark. Three, two, one, mark.
Both men turn their keys back and remove them as the panel lights return to red and then go out.
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EXT. GATE AREA - NIGHT
Gault puts on a radio headset and begins speaking into it as Fnch puts away his suppressed pistol.
GAULT
Guard team...go. All elements take your stations.
Two uniformed mercenaries run from the rear of the convoy to pick up the dead guards and drag them into the guard shack. One of the men reaches toward a wall and pushes a button on a wall plate, raising the gate arm. The convoy enters.
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EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
The convoy approaches the center of the installation. Soldiers walking, salute the passing lead vehicle.
INSERT
Gault returns the salutes as his vehicle passes.
EXT. FORT CRAIG – NIGHT
Many of the convoy vehicles PEEL OFF, drive out of formation and disperse throughout the base.
The remaining convoy comes to a stop in front of a small cluster of buildings.
EXT. GAULT’S VEHICLE - NIGHT
Gault exits and begins giving orders via his headset.
GAULT
Teams one and four...Take your positions.
(pause)
Gault is walking rapidly and drawing his pistol as he talks on the headset.
GAULT
Team two standby. All units notify when objectives are secure.
EXT. FORT CRAIG - NIGHT
We see several different shots of Gault’s men, uniformed and heavily armed as they deploy around the buildings, taking prisoners, silently killing sentries, etc.
INSERT
Mercs placing CLAYMORE MINES near perimeter fencelines.
Heavy machinegun nests being set.
EXT. FORT CRAIG - NIGHT
Gault stops just short of the entrance to one of the buildings. He looks up to read a sign.
INSERT ON SIGN: BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - RESTRICTED ENTRY.
INSERT CU ON GAULT - A small smile creeps across Gault’s face. We hear radio traffic coming from his radio.
V.O.
Team one in position.
Team four in position.
V.O.
Team two in position.
EXT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Gault stands in front of the building, surrounded by his assault team. He speaks into his headset.
GAULT
Alpha leader copies all units in position. Standby.
(pause)
Gault uses silent military hand signals to begin the attack as he speaks softly into his headset.
GAULT
Alpha leader...Begin on my mark.
Gault looks down at his HIGH TECH WRISTWATCH.
INSERT
The watch reads 2259 hours then changes to 2300 hours.
Gault looks up from his watch toward the front of the building. The Team Three personnel are already moving out around him as they begin their silent assault.
GAULT
Three...two..one. Mark. Go...go...go.
EXT. FORT CRAIG - NIGHT
Various shots of camouflaged mercenaries moving through the base near several buildings. Entry teams make FORCED AND EXPLOSIVE ENTRIES from all sides of the buildings.
Other mercs are establishing perimeter defenses around and behind the base fences.
INT. BARRACKS - NIGHT
We see several dozen soldiers as they sleep on their cots, oblivious to the assault.
Several of Gault’s men are finishing the pumping in of a TOXIC GAS into the barracks area where the sleeping soldiers lay.
INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
Mercenaries burst in through the front and side doors. Two of the mercs yell out to the soldiers. As they cover them with SUB-MACHINEGUNS.
MERC #1
Freeze!
MERC #2
Nobody moves...Nobody dies.
Still other mercs burst in as the soldiers fall over themselves trying to react to the assault.
Lieutenant Mullins foolishly draws his pistol and is immediately blown away with a burst of suppressed sub-machine-gun fire. The other soldiers freeze.
The mercs begin yelling out to each other.
MERC #3
Clear!
MERC #4
Clear!
INSERT CU - Finch surveys the room and sees that it has been secured by his team before he backs up to the front door and signals the waiting Gault.
FINCH
We’re secured sir.
Gault swaggers in through the front door. Slowly he gazes around the room before speaking into his radio headset.
GAULT
Operations secured.
We hear radio traffic coming into Gault’s headset from his other teams as they report in.
V.O.
Team One...Perimeter secured sir.
INT. ARMORY VAULT ROOM - NIGHT
The mercs begin walking through the room and executing wounded guards that lie upon the floor. A merc team leader reports in.
MERC TEAM LEADER #1
Team Three...Armory is secured sir.
EXT. BARRACKS REAR AREA - NIGHT
Several mercs are putting their gear away as one of them looks inside one of the barracks windows.
INSERT
Various shots of dead soldiers laying upon their bunks. Many of them have their hands outstretched or grasping their throats as if struggling. Still others have their eyes and mouths open.
The Mercenary squats back down with his Partner and resumes packing up gear as he reports in.
MERC #5
Gas Team...Barracks secured sir.
INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Gault walks in through the door, pistol in hand.
GAULT
Who is in charge here CORPORAL.
INSERT CU OF CORPORAL - The Corporal motions to the bullet riddled body of Mullins.
INSERT - We see a bloody body dressed in an Army lieutenant's uniform laying face down.
CORPORAL
Up until a couple of minutes ago...he was. That’s LIEUTENANT MULLINS. The base security and communications officer.
Gault looks down at the dead officer and then fixes the Corporal with his gaze.
GAULT
That would be the man with the commo and containment codes?
CORPORAL
That's correct sir.
Gault looks around him until he finds Corporal #2 seated at the communications console.
GAULT
Corporal, you will issue the correct radio response code for all future commo relay checks.
The corporal looks scared but determined.
CORPORAL #2
FFF-uck you.
Gault walks over to the young enlisted man and smiles an endearing smile.
GAULT
Son, if you do not follow my orders, I will shoot you in the head. Do you understand?
Corporal #2 looks around at the other mercs in the room.
CORPORAL #2
I can only give my half of the codes. The lieutenant had the other half.
The first corporal bends down over Mullin's body and searches through the pockets. The mercs raise their weapons.
GAULT
At ease gentlemen...He’s on our side. This is staff sergeant ROBERT ANDERSON formerly of third group.
The other mercs look suspicious and somewhat confused. Gault notices this.
GAULT
Forgive the subterfuge but sergeant Anderson was our inside man. We needed him to disable the base security systems or we wouldn’t have gotten a hundred feet inside the gate.
Gault re-holsters his pistol and sits in a chair at one of the larger consoles and surveys the console before issuing further orders.
GAULT
Okay sergeant Anderson...Suggestions?
ANDERSON
Sir, it appears that the late lieutenant Mullins does not have a code book on him and the next commo check is in...
Looking at his watch.
ANDERSON
Forty-five seconds.
Gault is stone faced at hearing this news.
GAULT
Corporal? Where is the lieutenant's code book?
CORPORAL #2
He kept the daily codes in his head. He was really proud of his memory.
Just then the radio console begins beeping. Gault's mind is racing. The beeping continues.
GAULT
Well now he is a memory. Anderson, give me your best suggestion.
The radio continues it's urgent beeping. Anderson shrugs and shakes his head. He's at a loss as he looks over the console.
GAULT
Alright. Corporal, answer the radio.
The corporal swallows hard and turns in his chair toward the console. He puts on his headset and pushes a button. Gault and Anderson also put on headsets.
CORPORAL #2
Com Five Control.
A voice crackles through the headsets.
RADIO VOICE
Com Five this is Com One Actual. Authentication code. Over.
The corporal looks at Gault. Gault's mind is working.
GAULT
Let 'em wait.
RADIO VOICE
Com Five, your authentication code. Over.
Gault is visibly nervous but still in control. There is tension building in the disembodied voice.
GAULT
How 'bout it sergeant?
ANDERSON
I got nuthin' sir.
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INT. COM ONE RADIO CONTROL CENTER - NIGHT
The RADIO OPERATOR sits at his console. A CAPTAIN watches over his shoulder and listens in on his own headset.
CAPTAIN
Try again.
ECU - RADIO SPEAKER
RADIO VOICE
Com Five, your code please. Over.
INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Gault, Anderson and the others stand motionless as the radio crackles it's demand.
RADIO VOICE
Com Five acknowledge code bravo. Over.
Gault finally jumps into action to the surprise of the others. He plugs his headset into the radio console.
GAULT
Com One,
(pause)
A funny thing's happened here. It seems that I have taken over this installation...
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EXT. SHOOTING RANGE - DAY
We see an audience gallery watching shooters as they fire rifles at paper targets on a long distance range.
Another angle of the range and shooters reveals a sign that reads 9th ANNUAL LAW ENFORCEMENT LONG RANGE RIFLE COMPETITION.
We hear the event announcer over a public address system.
ANNOUNCER
...and that completes the 800 meter event for officer JOHN PRIESTER from the Los Angeles Police Department.
(pause)
Please standby while we tabulate the scores...
EXT. SHOOTING RANGE - DAY
Tyler and Doc walk up to the spectator section and look toward the shooters area.
EXT. RANGE FIRING LINE - DAY
We can see several shooters as they sit at their benches tuning their rifles.
INSERT
Doc nudges Tyler in the ribs and points.
DOC
There’s my man right there. The guy in the green vest. Best damned sniper you've ever seen.
INSERT CU ON HAYES
We see for the first time PETE HAYES. He is mid to late 30’s with close cropped hair and an average yet healthy build.
Pete is intent upon his rifle as he gently cleans it in preparation for the upcoming event.
EXT. WIDE SHOT OF FIRING LINE - DAY
We see the two remaining shooting finalists seated at their benches.
ANNOUNCER
This is where we separate the men from the boys ladies and gentlemen. The one thousand meter, best of three shots, winner take all. The eligible finalists for this event with the highest overall scores are Special Agent Phil Tucker of the FBI Hostage Rescue Team, and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Peter Hayes.
An event official holding a walkie- talkie hurries up to Pete.
Pete finishes cleaning his rifle. Next to him the two other shooters prepare. The announcer resumes his broadcast.
ANNOUNCER
The first shooter will be special agent Tucker who has won this competition for the last 4 years in a row.
INSERT - FIRING LINE - DAY
We see Tucker seated next to Pete as he steadies himself with his rifle. He fires a shot.
INT. RANGE SCORING TOWER - DAY
Several officials peer through binoculars and spotting scopes tracking the shot.
INSERT CU
We see a man sized silhouette target with a small hole close in to the center of the chest area.
EXT. FIRING LINE - DAY
Tucker prepares and fires a second shot.
INSERT
Doc and Tyler watch from behind the shooter’s area.
INSERT
Tucker sweats as he squeezes off the third and final shot.
INSERT
We see the same target with three bullet holes fairly close to each other in the chest area.
EXT. FIRING LINE - DAY
Pete looks at Tucker and calmly speaks.
HAYES
Nice shooting.
Tucker ejects his spent brass as he stands up. He has a smirk on his face as he looks over to Pete.
TUCKER
Yeah well you better bring your lunch pal cause it’ll be a long time before you beat that.
Tucker turns to the crowd and holds up five fingers.
INSERT CU ON PETE - Pete has a completely neutral expression on his face, he nods as he settles into his shooting position.
The announcer reads the other shooter’s score.
ANNOUNCER
Ladies and gentlemen...
EXT. SHOOTING RANGE - DAY
Tyler and Doc make their way through the small crowd to get a better view of Pete.
ANNOUNCER
Special Agent Tucker has once again proven why he was the best long range shooter for the last four years with his three shots all going in the kill zone at one thousand meters for a perfect score with an elapsed time of one minute thirty-one point seven two seconds.
The crowd around Tyler and Doc begin to applaud. Doc is growing irritated.
DOC
The only reason that flaming fed won before is because Pete wasn’t here. Some people have to work for a living.
TYLER
Easy Doc.
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EXT. FIRING LINE - DAY
We see Pete as he readies himself. Sighting through his scope, adjusting his rest and grip, etc. The announcer continues.
ANNOUNCER
Sergeant Hayes is the final shooter of the day and he sure has his work cut out for him. Sergeant, whenever you’re ready you may commence firing.
INSERT CROWD SHOT - Several members of the crowd can be heard as they make remarks.
CROWD MEMBER #1
He hasn’t got a chance.
CROWD MEMBER #2
No way anybody’s gonna beat that score.
EXT. CU ON PETE - DAY
Pete slips into his firing position, steadies himself and fires all three shots in rapid succession with only a slight pause between each shot.
INSERT
The officials are glued to their binoculars and scopes as Pete’s shots ring out.
After the last shot is fired the officials look at each other dumbfounded and in awe.
EXT. TARGET AREA - DAY
We see Pete’s target with all three shots going through the same ragged hole in the center of the forehead.
EXT. CU ON PETE - DAY
After the last round is fired, Pete ejects the final spent casing, blows through the breech of his rifle and stands up. The crowd is silent awaiting the official’s announcement.
EXT. SHOOTING RANGE - DAY
Tyler and Doc move through the crowd as the announcer speaks.
ANNOUNCER
(awe-struck)
Ladies and gentlemen...This year’s winner of the Law Enforcement Long Range Rifle competition is U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Pete Hayes with all three rounds placed through one hole at one thousand meters in nine point four-four seconds.
INSERT CU ON PETE PACKING UP HIS GEAR
We hear the announcers voice in the background as Tyler and Doc walk to within a few feet of where Pete sits.
ANNOUNCER
Congratulations sergeant Hayes...Ladies and Gentlemen, this concludes our event for today...
(fading out)
Pete hears a familiar voice from behind.
DOC
(o.s.)
I don’t know...It looks to me like you’re slowing down...
Pete quickly turns around to see Doc’s smiling face. Doc puts his thumb and forefinger close together as he faces Doc.
DOC
Well, maybe just a little bit.
HAYES
Doc! How the hell are ya?
Pete drops everything he’s doing to stand up and greet Doc. The two men shake hands and then embrace as Tyler stands close by. The men are alone at their section of the range. The spectators have left.
DOC
(chuckling)
Damn Pete...When the hell are you gonna stop jerkin’ the trigger?
HAYES
Man, I thought you got wasted somewhere down in Columbia last year.
DOC
I did but I made a miraculous recovery.
(pause/turning)
Major Tyler McGee, I want you to meet staff sergeant Peter Ira Hayes. Pete and I were in the storm together. You won’t find a better long rifle this side of Gunny Hathcock.
Tyler steps forward and shakes hands with Pete.
HAYES
Pleasure major but...
(pause/turning to Doc)
Somehow I don’t think you came just to watch the match.
Doc looks down at his shoe tops before answering.
DOC
You’re right but let’s not talk here. We’re having a meeting tonight at this address.
Doc passes a note to Pete. Pete stashes it in his shirt pocket without looking at it.
HAYES
I’ll be there Doc.
DOC
Alright. We'll see you and the others tonight.
HAYES
Others? Just who else is involved?
TYLER
Let’s save the explanations for the meeting. We’ll see you then.
Tyler, Doc and Pete shake hands. Tyler and Doc begin walking away.
INSERT ECU OF PETE
Pete stares at the two men for a moment before turning back to his work.
EXT. DOC’S TRUCK IN PARKING LOT - DAY
Tyler and Doc arrive at the truck. As they get in, Tyler’s pager begins beeping.
Tyler gets into the truck, activates his cellular phone, plugs the phone into an electronic device and punches in some numbers.
TYLER
Colonel...This is McGee.
(long pause)
INT. MILITARY EXECUTIVE JET - NIGHT
Colonel Cross sits at a desk full of files and papers. We see other military officers in the B.G. on radios and telephones. An obvious state of emergency exists. A telephone rings. Cross glances down at a COMMUNICATIONS SCRAMBLER PANEL near the phone as he picks up the receiver. He waits for the green light before speaking.
CROSS
Major, we’ve got a real shit storm here. It seems that Gault has made his move. I need you in Atlanta by no later than 0400 hours tomorrow morning.
INT. DOC’S TRUCK - DAY
Tyler answers on the phone.
TYLER
We’ll be there sir. Out.
Tyler turns the cell phone off and puts it away.
TYLER
Okay Doc, Let’s get going.
INT. FORT CRAIG - BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
We see two swinging type doors. Next to the doors is a sign reading MODULE FOUR - BIOLOGICAL HAZARD - DANGER.
The doors crash open as Gault and several of his men enter and visually survey the room.. Preston Biggs sits at a computer and views the screen intently as other mercs search through file cabinets and loose files. Gault walks over to Biggs.
GAULT
You’re the expert...Talk to me Biggs.
BIGGS
The devices are in lockdown mode in...
Biggs pushes a few keys before continuing.
BIGGS
(continuing)
...areas three through seven sir.
GAULT
Very good. I want three devices ready for deployment...
Gault looks at his wristwatch.
GAULT
(continuing)
...within the hour. We can expect serious company any time and I want those devices on line when they arrive.
BIGGS
No problem sir but I could use some help deactivating the security systems for deployment.
GAULT
I’ll have Ms Winslow report to you. Computers and weapons systems are her second favorite pastime.
Gault walks out of the room as Biggs and the others look after him. Biggs looks around the room at the others.
BIGGS
Kinda makes you wonder what her first favorite pastime might be...doesn’t it?
The other mercs chuckle as they all return to work.
EXT. COLOMBIAN JUNGLE - DUSK
A super reads SOCOM ANTI-DRUG LAB PATROL-COLOMBIA. We see a heavily armed five man US military patrol as they enter a small village occupied by peasants.
We see a pig and a few chickens run through the scene as the soldiers enter and clear the village.
EXT. COLOMBIAN VILLAGE - DUSK
ANOTHER ANGLE.
Having cleared the village, the soldiers relax a little. A peasant woman approaches one of the soldiers and offers him a plate of food. The soldier is CAPTAIN BOB KELLER, late 30’s, average, a career military man. Keller smiles at the woman but declines the food.
KELLER
No, gracias senora.
ANOTHER ANGLE:
We see the team’s communications specialist, COMMO, as he assembles their SATELLITE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS gear.
We see other women hand the soldiers food. They also decline as Keller begins assigning his men.
KELLER
Commo. Let me know when you make contact with the bird.
COMMO looks up from his work.
COMMO
Roger that Captain.
Keller addresses the rest of his team.
KELLER
Alright guys...This is indian country so keep your eyes open. I want a standard perimeter...
Commo interrupts and lowers the headphones as he does so.
COMMO
Captain.
KELLER
Go.
COMMO
Sir, the chopper is inbound with your relief.
KELLER
Relief? Say again sergeant.
COMMO
Sir...They are saying you are to be extracted immediately and that orders will arrive with the new team leader sir.
KELLER
Alright. What’s the ETA on the bird?
COMMO
Approximately 20 mikes sir.
Keller is obviously disturbed by this news and after a few seconds addresses his team once again.
KELLER
I don’t know what’s going on gentlemen but whatever happens I expect you to complete your mission as assigned. Now everybody settle in and stay alert.
Keller turns and walks a short distance away and out of frame.
EXT. AERIAL SHOT OF JUNGLE CANOPY - NIGHT
We see a night vision image of the jungle from the POV of the incoming military helicopter.
Muted RADIO CHATTER (o.S.)
EXT. COLOMBIAN VILLAGE - NIGHT
The camera pans between team members as they look skyward. We hear the helicopter’s rotors as the chopper approaches. The camera stops on Keller.
KELLER
Activate the IR beacons and issue the code.
Two team members switch on several infrared beacons as Commo begins issuing the radio code.
COMMO
Hotel California this is Gunfighter six. The LZ is clear. Can you see our beacons? Over.
INT. MILITARY HELICOPTER - NIGHT
Looking forward over the backs of the pilot and co-pilot we hear the radio traffic as we see three flashing I.R. (infrared) beacons through the windshield.
PILOT
Ah.. Roger gunfighter six. We will extract gunfighter one from your south perimeter. Over.
EXT. COLOMBIAN VILLAGE - NIGHT
CU on Commo.
COMMO
Roger...out.
Commo looks up from his console toward the extraction zone a short distance away. He gets up from his radio gear and rushes away.
EXT. EXTRACTION ZONE - NIGHT
Keller and the others are kneeling in the darkness, their weapons at the ready as the chopper hovers overhead. Keller looks skyward at the underside of the chopper.
EXT. AIRBORNE CHOPPER - NIGHT
We see the underside of the chopper as a lone figure fast ropes to the ground and rushes over to Keller’s position.
The soldier kneels down next to Keller.
SOLDIER
Captain Keller I’m LIEUTENANT WOMAK. I’ve been ordered to relieve you for the remainder of this mission.
The chopper still hovers overhead.
KELLER
I can’t just leave my team out here...I need written orders lieutenant.
WOMAK
Yes sir. Your orders are waiting for you back at base camp.
Keller looks around him before continuing with Womak.
KELLER
Who issued these orders lieutenant?
WOMAK
Colonel Cross sir.
Keller is visibly surprised.
KELLER
Cross? No shit.
(pause/thinking)
Alright lieutenant. I’m outta here.
Keller points directly at Womak’s face in the military manner before continuing.
KELLER
You complete this mission. Commo will brief you.
Womak starts to hurry away.
KELLER
...and lieutenant?
Womak stops and turns to face Keller.
WOMAK
Yes sir?
Keller looks into Womak’s eyes in deadly earnest.
KELLER
Bring all of them back in one piece or I assure you there will be hell to pay. Do you read me mister?
WOMAK
Yes sir.
Keller nods his head at Womak.
KELLER
Good luck lieutenant.
WOMAK
Thank you sir.
Keller moves out to the dangling rope, gets a foot hold and is lifted up and into the chopper.
INT. MILITARY HELICOPTER - NIGHT
Keller is helped inside the chopper’s side door by a crew member.
CREWMAN
Welcome aboard sir.
Keller says nothing as he disconnects himself from the rope and takes a seat.
INSERT
We see the chopper peel off station and fly away into the darkness.
INT. HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
We see Doc as he packs a duffel bag. Tyler enters from another room. Tyler checks the time on his wristwatch.
DOC
What time is it?
TYLER
1925.
Tyler and Doc are packing their gear. They hear a knock at the door.
DOC
I got it.
Doc answers the door. As the door opens we see Pete Hayes and another man standing in the hallway. Doc looks first at Pete and then at the other man. Doc grins broadly.
DOC
Howdy Pete, Harry. Come on in.
The two men enter and Doc closes and locks the door. Doc extends his hand first to Pete and then to the other man.
DOC
I see you got my message Harry. Glad you could make it. I'd hate to be the only former swabby on this gig.
The other man smiles at Doc as he shakes his hand. The man is HARRY LANDERS, 30’s, well built, close cropped hair, ruggedly handsome.
HARRY
Good to see ya Doc. When I heard you were involved I broke speed records gettin' here.
INSERT - Tyler walks in from the bedroom.
DOC
Major Tyler McGee I want you to meet your CQB specialist. Former Petty Officer first class, now Staff Sergeant Harry Landers.
Tyler and Harry shake hands. Pete has wandered off and sits in a chair nearby.
TYLER
Come in and have a seat.
Tyler stands in front of the group and begins his briefing.
TYLER
First off, let me begin by saying that the situation has changed. We now have a time table so we have to expedite this meeting.
(pause)
Tyler passes out a few papers before continuing.
TYLER
I have been in touch with the mission commander and he will be calling in a few minutes with a current sit rep.
Tyler picks up a file folder from a nearby desk and opens it before continuing.
TYLER
Just give me a moment to review the files on you gentlemen.
Tyler flips through the folder in his hands.
TYLER
First sergeant Peter Ira Hayes...
INSERT
CU ON HARRY AND DOC
Harry imitates “Bevis” as he whispers to Doc.
HARRY
Heh...heh...He said Peter. Heh...heh.
Tyler shoots a dirty look at Harry.
INSERT
Harry looks apologetic and shuts up.
HARRY
Sorry sir.
Tyler continues.
TYLER
Second Ranger battalion, then Special Forces.
(pause/reading)
Been with JSOC for three years. Pulled ops in Colombia, Guatemala Thailand, Paraguay. Top of your class at SOTIC.
INSERT CU ON HAYES - He looks slightly embarrassed.
TYLER
Very impressive.
Tyler looks over to Doc and Harry. The three men show expressions of appreciation and respect on their faces. Tyler continues as he reads from the file.
TYLER
Okay...let’s see.
Tyler browses through the file moving his lips as he reads. Occasionally nodding his head in approval.
TYLER
How’d you get the silver star with a V?
Hayes lowers his head with humility and sadness.
HAYES
It was no big deal sir.
ANOTHER ANGLE
Doc speaks up.
DOC
No big deal? Shit.
(beat)
Doc looks at those around him.
DOC
All he did was crawl through indian country all night in a godawful shithole down in Colombia and after that he set up on the Cali Cartel where they were holding seventeen civilian hostages for one of their own.
Doc Pauses again and surveys his audience.
DOC
Then he proceeded to drop four of the bad guys in less than fifteen seconds and then with some help from his spotter, blew away nine more before they could get to the fleeing hostages.
TYLER
Okay Doc...Okay.
Tyler turns back to face Hayes who is hanging his head.
TYLER
What’s wrong Hayes?
Hayes continues looking downward for a few moments before raising his face. He looks upset, angry, in emotional pain.
HAYES
I lost a good friend that day. My spotter, JOHNNY ORTEGA.
Hayes stands up and strolls around the room as he speaks.
HAYES
You see sir...While it’s true we nailed a bunch of ‘em, our backup didn’t show. They left us out there with our asses hangin’ in the breeze.
FADE TO FLASHBACK
EXT. JUNGLE - NIGHT
Hayes and his partner Miller run through jungle terrain, firing at their unseen pursuers.
HAYES
Johnny and I had been shootin’ these guys up and moving for most of that day. After it got dark, we made our way to a tree line and started running like hell.
More scenes of Hayes and Ortega running from bush to bush. Firing then moving. Firing then moving again.
HAYES
We were well into the jungle when we stopped. I tried calling our support team on the radio, but no answer.
Hayes and Ortega stop running. Miller assumes a security position against their pursuers while Hayes tries to reach help on the walkie-talkie.
HAYES
Proud Mary, Proud Mary this is Bookkeeper how copy over...
Just static from Hayes’ radio. Ortega let’s go with a short burst from his M-16. Return fire.
HAYES
Proud Mary this is Bookkeeper how copy over...
MILLER
We gotta go Pete.
Static. Hayes nudges Ortega and the two men resume their escape and evade maneuvers.
They run a short distance when Ortega is hit in the leg and falls to the ground.
Hayes fires several well aimed shots at the pursuers. Two of the Thugs are hit and drop.
Ortega puts his arm around Hayes’ neck. Weapons in hand, the two men begin running again.
EXT. AIRBORNE HELICOPTER OVER JUNGLE - NIGHT
A black military Blackhawk helicopter skims the tree tops.
INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT
An eerie glow from the pilot’s instrument panel. We see Doc dressed in full 80's ISSUE COMBAT GEAR as he sits nervously in the chopper and yelling into a radio headset.
DOC
(tense)
Bookkeeper this is Proud Mary...We’re inbound about five clicks out. Set your beacons. Do you copy? Over.
Doc shouts at the pilot.
DOC
Come on sir. Those guys are in deep shit. Let’s go.
Doc lingers over the pilot’s shoulder for a brief moment before turning around. He barks out orders to the rest of the team seated behind him.
DOC
Final weapons and equipment Check.
We see a seven man special operations team in full battle gear seated in the chopper. They check their gear.
DOC
Lock and load.
Machine gun bolts clack into place. Doc opens the side doors of the chopper. The door gunner takes his position.
EXT. JUNGLE - NIGHT
Hayes is still running with Ortega on his back when a round strikes Ortega in the back of the neck. Ortega goes limp in Hayes’ arms. The two men fall to the ground face down.
Hayes scrambles to his knees keeping low. Incoming gunfire, bullets striking all around. Hayes rolls Ortega over. Miller’s eyes are wide open and blank. A river of blood runs from his neck wound, nose and mouth.
Hayes dumps what little gear he has left and makes a break for it using a fireman’s carry for Ortega’s body.
EXT. HELICOPTER IN FLIGHT - NIGHT
The helicopter carrying the rescue team begins slowing as they near the area.
EXT. JUNGLE - NIGHT
OFF CAMERA we hear the helicopter’s engine as the chopper approaches Hayes’s position.
Hayes frantically digs through his trouser pockets until he finds the infrared beacon to signal the chopper. He activates it and points it at the chopper.
INSERT - A large group of Colombians slow their pursuit as they hear the approach of the helicopter. They point their weapons skyward and fire blindly.
INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT
The occupants duck their heads as bullets strike the chopper. Doc is pissed off and yells at the DOOR GUNNER.
DOC
Can you see the bad guys?
The Door Gunner looks downward warily through his night vision goggles.
DOOR GUNNER
Yeah...I think so.
DOC
Well then light ‘em up son.
The Door Gunner opens up with fully automatic fire from his M-60 machinegun.
EXT. JUNGLE - NIGHT
Many of the Colombians begin dropping like flies as they are hit by machine-gun fire from the helicopter. Some of them continue firing.
INSERT - Hayes continues shining the invisible light skyward as he points and fires his pistol toward the oncoming Colombians.
INT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT
Doc scans the ground with night vision goggles.
INSERT
We see the infrared beacon on the ground through Doc’s night vision goggles.
DOC
There he is.
Doc points at the ground in the military manner. We see the pilot is now wearing NVG’s as well.
PILOT
I got him.
EXT. JUNGLE - NIGHT
Hayes is firing in several directions and reloading. Suddenly, we hear radio traffic. It’s Doc calling him from the chopper.
DOC
Bookkeeper...Move two hundred meters west to the LZ.
Hayes pauses, then fires a few more rounds from his pistol before moving to the LZ.
HAYES
We’re movin’.
Hayes picks up Ortega’s lifeless body and fireman carries him to the Landing Zone. Bullet hits explode all around Hayes as he runs.
INT. HELICOPTER COCKPIT - NIGHT
We look over Doc’s shoulder at the clearing below. Muzzle flashes light up the darkened jungle. We can see the overwhelming force of Colombians as they begin to move in on the fleeing Hayes. Team members are firing out of the door. Doc yells at the pilot.
DOC
He’s runnin’ outta time. Get us down there sir.
The pilot is feverishly trying to safely land the chopper as he shouts his response.
PILOT
I’m working on it.
EXT. JUNGLE LANDING ZONE - NIGHT
We see the helicopter begin to set down on the LZ. Machine-gun fire continues from the side doors.
Hayes breaks into the clearing at a full run still carrying Ortega's body over his shoulder.
The chopper lands. Team members jump out and secure the LZ by providing covering fire for Hayes. Door gunner and all arriving team members firing. M203's, M-16's, M-60.
Colombians firing while others are shot and blown up.
EXT. HELICOPTER - NIGHT
Hayes arrives at the chopper, dumps Ortega’s body inside and jumps in. Doc leans out the door. Door gunner firing. Doc screams out orders.
DOC
Extract...Extract...Let’s go.
The team members peel back one by one into the chopper door while providing cover fire for the others. Door gunner firing.
INSERT - Hayes lays breathless on the floor of the chopper next to Miller’s body as the chopper lifts off. Machine-gun fire o.s.
Doc leans down to Hayes.
DOC
Are you hit?
Another team member, the MEDIC, tends to Ortega.
HAYES
No.
Doc looks over at Ortega. The Medic looks up and shakes his head.
Doc and Hayes look at Ortega’s body in silence for a few moments.
DOC
I’m sorry Pete.
Hayes has regained his breath and is angry.
HAYES
What the fuck happened out there? Where was our support?
Doc leans in even closer to Hayes.
DOC
Your mission was compromised. You guys weren’t supposed to come back from this one.
(pause)
Hayes stares down at Miller's body.
DOC
We think Captain Gault contacted the Cartel in Bogota and told them you guys were out here.
Hayes is visibly pissed off and distraught.
HAYES
Why in the fuck would he do that? He’s the C.O.
Doc leans back in his seat.
DOC
We’re not sure why but the Colombian government had a hefty price on the heads of the guys you whacked. We're still piecing everything together but so far it looks like Gault had you guys do the killing while he collected the cash.
HAYES
So are you saying Gault sold us out for money?
DOC
I’m saying it turns out the CID has been nosing around looking for Gault since the day after you left... but so far they can’t find him. He's gone. They know he made a few calls to a known Cartel member’s home along with a call to the Mayor of Cali.
Hayes hangs his head, thinking. After a few moments he looks up at Doc again.
HAYES
If that’s true, the next time I see Gault, he’s a dead man.
EXT. HELICOPTER IN FLIGHT - NIGHT
The military chopper carrying Hayes, Doc and the team flies off into the night.
FADING OUT OF FLASHBACK
INT. HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
We see the others as they sit quietly while Doc finishes his story. Camera pans past each face as we hear Doc’s voice o.s.
DOC
So that’s why I felt Pete here would be a motivated asset on this mission. He knows the target on sight and has a good reason not to miss.
Tyler sits and ponders the story he has just heard. He looks at the faces of Doc, Harry and finally Hayes, then stands and walks over to where Hayes is seated and stands looking down at him.
TYLER
Sergeant Hayes? This can't be a personal matter. I have to know that this will be a cold blooded mission for you. I have a history with Gault myself so I know how you feel but cold blooded is how I want it. Clear?
Hayes looks up from his reverie and immediately stands up to face Tyler.
HAYES
Yes sir. Cold blooded.
TYLER
Welcome to the team.
Tyler extends his right hand out to Hayes. The two men shake hands.
HAYES
Thank you sir.
TYLER
Petty Officer First Class Harold Landers...
Harry rivets his eyes on Tyler as he reads the file aloud.
TYLER
Enlisted USN 1990 Special Warfare Unit...
(pause)
Tyler looks up from the file at Harry.
TYLER
So you're a SEAL?
HARRY
Aye, aye sir.
Tyler looks at Harry with mock disapproval of his naval jargon before he continues reading.
TYLER
Lebanon, Panama, Kuwait...
(pause/studying)
According to this Landers, you spent eight months on Team Five, four months on Team Two...
(pause)
And five years on Team Six.
Tyler stops reading and frowns as he ponders these facts.
TYLER
You moved around quite a bit didn't you?
Tyler stops reading and looks at Harry.
TYLER
Why?
HARRY
It took me awhile to get to where the action was sir.
Tyler looks puzzled at Harry’s statement.
TYLER
Are you implying that only Team Six gets into the shit?
HARRY
No sir...Not at all. I’m saying that Team Six gets into the heavy shit. Sir.
TYLER
And you like that?
HARRY
I like the rush...the high of fast close quarters battle, yes sir. I guess I'm an adrenaline junky sir.
Tyler throws down the file folder on top of the desk, looks disapprovingly at Doc and barks at Harry.
TYLER
An adrenaline junky. Is that right?
Harry stands up. Tyler is angry but controlled. He gets right up into Harry's face.
TYLER
Maybe you’re not aware of this petty officer, so I will enlighten you. This is a team effort. You are a professional operator and there sure as shit is no room here for a cowboy. You read me mister?
HARRY
Sir yes sir. I didn't mean...
TYLER
(interrupting)
Do you understand that we are assembling a special detachment here and that we work as a team at all times?
Harry is standing at rigid attention. Eyes forward.
HARRY
Sir yes sir. I...
TYLER
Are you prepared to follow my orders to the letter and without question or hesitation?
HARRY
Sir yes sir.
TYLER
You better be mister because if you hazard my team for the sake of bullshit heroics or phony machismo...
(pause)
I’ll grease you myself and then piss in the open wound. You got that straight?
HARRY
Yes sir.
Tyler glares directly into Harry’s eyes for a moment, sizing him up then walks away.
TYLER
I need a CQB expert Landers not a fuckin' hot dog. How in the hell did you last on a SEAL team?
HARRY
By being the best at my job sir.
TYLER
Yeah? Well you better be the best.
The telephone rings. Tyler looks at his wristwatch, which reads 1930 hours. He moves to the nightstand and picks up the receiver.
TYLER
McGee.
EXT. MILITARY STAGING AREA - NIGHT
Cross walks across the staging area with an AIDE in attendance. He speaks to Tyler on a radiotelephone.
Military personnel rush around in the background carrying weapons, ammunition and equipment. Military vehicles drive through the scene as Cross talks.
CROSS
Major go to secure channel 5.
INT. HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
Tyler pushes a button on an electronic device attached to his telephone.
TYLER
Go ahead sir.
EXT. MILITARY STAGING AREA - NIGHT
Cross continues walking as he talks.
CROSS
Major, the target is Fort Craig, Kentucky. Gault has it now and if he can access the nuclear and biological stores with the launch codes we’re gonna be in some pretty shit.
Cross pauses briefly to puff on his cigar.
CROSS
You and your team will report to L.A. Air Force Base for transport to the staging area. Your orders, equipment and further instructions will be waiting on the aircraft.
Are there any questions?
INT. HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
CU ON TYLER
TYLER
What do we have for troops sir?
EXT. MILITARY STAGING AREA - NIGHT
Cross stops walking and softens for a moment as he talks into the telephone.
CROSS
Officially...We can't deploy armed troops on U.S. soil without congressional authorization and to get that we'd have to go public and we can't do that without causing a nationwide panic.
TYLER
So we're on our own then?
CROSS
Officially...yes.
(pause)
EXT. MILITARY STAGING AREA - NIGHT
Cross continues on the phone.
CROSS
Unofficially, we have two platoons of combat MP's from the 541ST and a platoon of Rangers. I need you here...
INT. HOTEL ROOM - NIGHT
Tyler listens to Cross on the telephone.
CROSS
(continuing)
...ASAP. Cross out.
Tyler hangs up the telephone and solemnly turns to face the others.
TYLER
We’re going to Kentucky gentlemen. Home of race horses, blue grass, southern hospitality…
(pause)
And nuclear/biological weaponry.
The camera pans over the intent faces of Doc, Harry and Hayes as we hear Tyler’s voice o.s.
TYLER
So pack your trash. We have weapons and equipment check in one hour. Let’s get going.
Tyler throws some papers into a black nylon attach case and zips it closed.
EXT. FORT CRAIG - NIGHT
Various exterior shots of the base. No movement. The base appears deserted.
Various shots of Gault’s mercenaries concealed, armed and manning their posts on the alert for government troops.
INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Gault sits at a console with Laura seated nearby. We see several mercs sitting at other consoles.
Laura hungrily watches Gault. She wets her lips.
LAURA
Charlie? Is there anything you would like me to do.
Several other mercs are busy at various consoles.
Gault looks at his watch and then stands. The door bursts open and in comes Finch. Gault looks back at Laura.
GAULT
Baby I want you to go check on Biggs and see how he's doing on breaking those containment codes. get me one warhead online as fast as possible so we have a way to bargain our asses outta here.
LAURA
Your wish is my command.
Laura lights a cigarette, picks up her sub-machinegun and walks through the door that Finch just opened.
INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
Finch closes the door behind him. He’s nervous and anxious and it shows.
FINCH
Sir... We’re not moving forward at all. Everyone is just sitting around. We’re gonna be up to our asses in shit anytime now, sir.
GAULT
Easy son. We’re on time and on target. Biggs will figure out the codes. It'll just take a little longer. Now return to your post.
FINCH
But that’s the problem sir. We’ve been on the objective a long time. Our schedule is off now. Anytime now, we're gonna be up to our necks in troops.
Gault smiles cunningly.
GAULT
They won't dare attack us in force. The confusion would give us too much time to detonate the devices.
Just then, several shots are fired from somewhere outside in the distance.
FINCH
There it is. They’re here. Now we’re fucked.
Gault gets on the radio headset.
GAULT
Alpha Leader to all teams. Status report.
INT. MILITARY BUILDING - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
Two mercs are concealed within a building and peering cautiously through a window. One of the men, LATHAM, speaks into his headset as he brings a set of NIGHT VISION GOGGLES up to look through.
LATHAM
Team Four Charlie...We’ve got movement. South perimeter.
About two hundred meters from the fence line. Looks like a squad of 'em sir...
INSERT
We see a squad of camouflaged Army Rangers as they low crawl through the brush, then freeze.
INT. MILITARY BUILDING - NIGHT
Latham lowers the goggles. We see several other mercs in the background as they ready their weapons.
LATHAM
Looks like the party’s starting sir. They’re probing our perimeter. Over.
Gault's voice crackles back over Latham's headset.
GAULT
(o.s)
Roger. Let 'em know we're here. Out.
Latham gives several silent hand signals.
LATHAM
Roger. Four Charlie out.
Latham readies his own weapon for combat and calls over the headset. Latham raises a pair of binoculars to his eyes as he speaks.
LATHAM
Four Charlie to Four Delta...Give me two flares and four rounds H.E. on the point of that team. Range 200 meters. Standby.
INSERT
Two mercs sit behind a mortar emplacement. One checks the weapon’s range adjustments and hangs a round preparing to fire. The other fires two slap flares in rapid succession. The first merc drops the mortar round down the tube and the weapon fires with a thump.
INSERT
Several Rangers move slowly from their points of concealment as they low crawl through the brush.
Two Rangers low crawling through the brush when one of them touches something with his hand. RANGER #1 uses silent hand signals to tell the others to stop and then slowly begins clearing leaves away from the object.
INSERT CU ON HANDS
Ranger #1's hands gently clear away leaves from around the object until we can read "FRONT TOWARD ENEMY" embossed on the front of the CLAYMORE MINE he has just uncovered.
INSERT
Ranger #1's eyes widen. We hear o.s. the hiss of flares being fired. The Ranger's eyes are fixed upon the mine in front of him.
RANGER #1
(whispering)
Oh Shit.
He gestures toward the others.
RANGER #1
Exfil. We're in a mine field. Backtrack. Move.
CUT TO:
EXT. DARK SKY - NIGHT
A flare streaks up into the sky and ignites into a brilliant ball of light.
EXT. WOODED AREA - NIGHT
The entire landscape in bathed in the eerie glow of the first flare. We hear the second flare ignite o.s.
INSERT
The Rangers are lying motionless in the eerie light of the flare. Shadows play over their still bodies as the first whistling incoming mortar round is heard o.s.
A high explosive mortar round strikes the ground. Several of the Rangers are left dead or dying by the direct hit. The Ranger PATROL LEADER gets to his feet and barks commands.
PATROL LEADER
Ambush. Ambush. Eyes up.
The Patrol Leader begins firing at the fenceline. The other Rangers join in.
EXT. MILITARY STAGING AREA - NIGHT
Cross and several other uniformed officers are watching the wooded area through binoculars at the explosions and gunfire. Cross lowers his binoculars, rips the cigar from his mouth and throws it to the ground. Turning to a CAPTAIN standing next to him he barks out an order.
CROSS
Get ‘em the hell outta there captain.
The Captain runs back to a waiting HMMV where a soldier/radio operator is sitting inside. The Captain shouts the order to him
CAPTAIN
Recall the squad! Get ‘em outta there!
The radio operator speaks into the handset.
RADIO OPERATOR
Bishop Leader this is Chicago. Exfil. I say again, exfil immediately.
How copy, over.
INSERT
The Rangers continue firing on the Base perimeter emplacements as they attempt to withdraw using a peelback maneuver.
INT. MILITARY BUILDING – NIGHT
Latham watches the carnage through his NIGHT VISION GOGGLES. Lowering the goggles, Latham looks down to the floor next to him. He reaches to pick up an object and places it on his lap. He removes the cover from the object.
INSERT
Hands removing the cover from a metallic box, which reveals an electronic FIRING BOX DETONATOR underneath with numerous wires, connected.
INT. MILITARY BUILDING – NIGHT
LATHAM
Sorry guys. It's just business.
Latham smiles and flips several of the many switches on the detonator.
EXT. WOODED AREA - NIGHT
The other rounds strike near the Rangers. We can see the Rangers firing as the mercs open up on them with their machineguns. The claymore mines begin detonating all around the fleeing Rangers.
INSERT - Various shots of the Ranger squad being dessimated by mortars, mines and machinegun rounds until all the Rangers are killed or wounded.
INT. MILITARY BUILDING - NIGHT
Latham lowers his binoculars and wears a look of smug satisfaction on his face. He turns to his fellow mercs squatting nearby.
LATHAM
That outta let 'em know they've been seen. Cease fire.
The others smile and chuckle. Latham talks into his headset.
LATHAM
Four Charlie to Alpha...
INT. BASE OPERATIONS OFFICE - NIGHT
We hear Latham’s voice over Gault’s headset.
LATHAM
Perimeter is secure sir. No further movement. The wounded are carrying away the dead. Over.
GAULT
Alpha...Roger. Good work. Out.
Gault stands and walks to the nervous Finch. Gault leans in and whispers into Finch’s ear.
GAULT
(whispering)
You can be replaced by a button that does little or nothing. Don’t let me think of you as a liability.
Gault looks at Finch hard, pressing for a response.
GAULT
You read me son?
Finch swallows hard while simultaneously rubbing his own throat.
FINCH
Yes sir. Permission to return to my unit sir?
Gault nods his approval and Finch quickly leaves the office.
INT. MILITARY JET IN FLIGHT - NIGHT
Doc comes out of the rest room looking ill.
DOC
I really hate flying.
Tyler sits in his seat in the b.g. away from the others, working on a laptop computer. Hayes sits cleaning and preparing his weapon and equipment. Doc shakily makes his way back to his seat as Harry watches and grins.
HARRY
Hey Doc?
DOC
Yeah.
HARRY
How many jumps did you make as a corpsman in Nam?
Doc rolls his eyes. He’s really woozy.
DOC
Fifty-five. Why?
HARRY
Oh...No reason. Just wondering. You’d think you would be used to planes by now.
Doc tries to sleep in his seat. Harry looks over at Tyler. After watching him for a minute, Harry walks over and sits across from Tyler.
HARRY
Major McGee?
TYLER
Yes sergeant.
HARRY
I think you misunderstood me back at the hotel.
TYLER
How so?
HARRY
Well sir, while it’s true I enjoy the rush...the adrenaline high, I would never endanger a mission or team member.
Tyler sits back in his seat, so far unimpressed.
HARRY
I have trained my whole life with handguns. I can safely say without fear of contradiction that my accuracy and focus during combat is only surpassed by my speed.
Harry stands up and begins pacing in front of Tyler.
HARRY
In other words sir, I know you haven’t seen me work but I couldn’t be as good as I am if I were reckless or just out looking for a thrill.
(pause)
Harry sits down across from Tyler and looks him straight in the eyes.
HARRY
The bottom line major is I won’t let the team down. I am a professional and you can count on that sir.
Tyler sits silently for a moment as he studies Harry.
TYLER
Professional is a word usually bantered about by those seeking that status. Leave it at this. We both know what's at stake here.
Harry stands up immediately.
HARRY
Yes sir. Thanks for your time.
Harry returns to his seat and his handguns. He begins cleaning them for the tenth time.
An Air Force LIEUTENANT interrupts Tyler.
LIEUTENANT
Excuse me major but you have a call on COM LINK 2.
TYLER
Thank you Lieutenant.
Tyler picks up a telephone handset from a communications array next to his seat.
TYLER
McGee.
INT. MILITARY JET - NIGHT
Harry works over his equipment. Hayes leans over to Doc who is sleeping in his seat. Hayes gently jostles Doc awake. We see Tyler in B.G..
HAYES
Doc...Doc.
DOC
Yeah...What’s up. Are we there yet?
HAYES
No. Not yet. About another hour.
Doc tries to go back to sleep but Hayes again jostles him.
HAYES
Come on Doc. I wanna ask you something.
Doc grudgingly wakes up, rubs his eyes and looks at Hayes.
DOC
What do you want to know?
HAYES
What’s the story on the Major anyway?
Doc smiles slightly.
DOC
Not to worry. He’s high speed and low drag. He's a good guy. Helluva soldier.
Hayes looks over at Tyler who is still talking on the COM link.
HAYES
Yeah I know he’s your friend and all that, but...well...
Doc sits up and sees for the first time that Hayes is worried.
DOC
Are you thinking that maybe you’re gonna get hung out to dry again like in Colombia?
Hayes looks almost ashamed.
HAYES
The thought had crossed my mind.
Doc turns toward Hayes and becomes very intent.
DOC
Let me tell you something Pete. I’ve worked with the major several times. If we get screwed up on this mission, it won’t be because of Tyler McGee.
We hear Tyler’s voice O.S.
TYLER
Alright. Listen up.
Tyler walks into the team area where the others are seated.
TYLER
(continuing)
Our ETA is approximately 45 mikes. When we arrive, nobody talks to anyone. Not officers, enlisted, no one. Get off the aircraft and follow me.
(beat)
Any questions? Now's the time.
We see the team members readying their weapons and ammunition in silence.
EXT. ARMY AIRFIELD - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
Cross and several others stand near a HMMV. Hustle and Bustle in the background as soldiers and vehicles are readied for action. Cross is giving a briefing.
CROSS
We’ve identified their main defense points…
INSERT - TOPOGRAPHICAL MAP
Cross' finger pointing to areas on the map.
CROSS
...here and here on the north perimeter. Two M-60’s and approximately 20 troops with automatic rifles. Here and here on the west and east, same deal, but on the south... here, here and here...
INSERT CU ON CROSS
CROSS
(continuing)
...something a little different. That’s the easiest and most direct way onto the base and they know it. It has been heavily fortified with sandbags, explosives and heavy machine-guns.
(pause)
Cross removes the cigar from his mouth.
CROSS
I want you team leaders to study this map. The insertion team is inbound as we speak. When they arrive, it's their show. We're in a holding pattern right now so nobody does anything unless I clear it first.
EXT. BASE AIRFIELD - NIGHT
A military jet transport lands and rolls to a stop as the flight crew opens the rear ramp of the plane.
INSERT CU ON REAR RAMP
Dressed in full combat gear, Tyler and his team de-plane.
EXT. BASE AIRFIELD - NIGHT
Cross meets Tyler as they walk across the tarmac. Tyler salutes for himself and the team. Cross returns the salute.
CROSS
Well you took long enough getting here major. I was about ready to start searching the local brothels.
Cross and Tyler shake hands as they reach each other. Tyler looks down at his wristwatch.
TYLER
Five hours and thirty-three minutes from call up and coming from California? I think we're on time sir.
CROSS
Yeah...well I guess I’m just amped up from the situation.
You’ve been getting the in-flight updates right?
TYLER
Yes sir.
CROSS
The Rangers lost most of their men out there and they never even got close to the fence line.
TYLER
We need to re-evaluate our strike plan sir.
Cross looks intently at Tyler.
CROSS
I agree. Let me get you current on the tactical situation before you take the ball. Your Captain Keller is already out conducting his own leader's Recon.
Tyler turns back to the other team members following.
TYLER
Hayes.
EXT. CU ON HAYES - NIGHT
Hayes is looking around with the keen eyes of a sniper. He has a rifle DRAG BAG strapped to his back. He looks to Tyler.
HAYES
Yes sir.
CU ON TYLER
TYLER
Suit up and find Captain Keller. You will be Recon-1.
HAYES
Yes sir.
Hayes flips up his GHILLIE SUIT hood and hurries out of frame. The rest of the group continues walking.
EXT. WOODED AREA - NIGHT
We see Captain Keller as he scans the compound with binoculars. He is face painted and well camouflaged.
INSERT
From Keller’s POV through the binoculars we see a small portion of the compound under Gault’s control. No movement.
EXT. WOODED AREA - NIGHT
Keller lowers his binoculars, pauses briefly as he surveys the terrain, then slowly begins moving out.
INT. TACTICAL HUT - NIGHT - ESTABLISHING
The door opens. Cross, Tyler and the team enter a small dimly lighted Quonset type hut. Electronic consoles, video screens glowing and radio traffic fill the background. The men walk over to a chart table in the center of the room. Cross looks at and gestures to the map on the table.
CROSS
Gentlemen...I don’t have time to give you an in depth briefing. As you can see here...
ANGLE ON
A finger points to various locations on the map as we here Cross’ voice.
CROSS
We believe this building, the base Ops office to be Gault’s headquarters.
CU ON TYLER
Tyler is looking down studying the map. Cross continues.
CROSS
He has two and four man teams spread out everywhere.
CU ON LANDERS
LANDERS
Sir? What does the latest SALUTE report say about weapons?
The men stand around the map table.
CU ON CROSS
He leafs through several papers before finding the one he wants and reads it aloud.
CROSS
Size...Approximately 75 troops. Armed with varying weapons from M-16 rifles to MP-5’s and we saw at least ten AT-4 launchers and varying types of explosives, light and heavy machineguns. The Bio/Nukes are contained in this facility...
Cross points to the map.
CROSS
One way in, one way out. You've got to take and secure that building until we can get EOD and the computer geeks in there.
Tyler takes one final look at the map before issuing orders to his men.
TYLER
Landers...Get your gear together. I need to talk to DOC for a minute. We’ll meet you here...
Tyler points down at the map.
TYLER
...at the jump off point in five mikes.
CU ON LANDERS
LANDERS
Aye-aye...
Landers catches his mistake in mid-sentence.
LANDERS
Yes sir. Five mikes.
Landers picks up his gear and leaves the hut. Tyler turns to Cross.
TYLER
If there’s nothing else sir...
INSERT CU ON CROSS
CROSS
That’s it Major. You have the ball. Good hunting.
Tyler salutes Cross. The two men shake hands. Tyler and Doc leave the hut as Cross leans on the table studying the map.
CROSS
(whispering)
Good hunting…and God’s speed my friend.
EXT. TACTICAL HUT - NIGHT
Tyler and Doc descend the few steps and walk and talk.
TYLER
Well Doc...I believe this is the first time since I’ve known you that you’ve been this quiet for this long.
(Beat)
Sound off. What’s on your mind?
DOC
I gotta bad feelin’ sir. I’m not so sure about this one.
TYLER
Not sure about what Doc?
Doc stops walking. Tyler goes another step before stopping and turning back to face Doc.
DOC
(concerned)
What if Gault arms and launches those warheads before we can get to him?
Now Tyler looks concerned. He looks at Doc. Tyler’s face softens.
TYLER
What! Do you wanna live forever Doc?
DOC
(slightly smiling)
No sir, not forever. Just long enough to become a burden to my friends and family.
Tyler claps Doc on the shoulder. The two men smile, albeit uneasily.
TYLER
We'll just have to make sure we get to 'em before they can react.
The two men walk off to ready themselves, their gear and their teammates.
EXT. WOODED AREA - NIGHT
Keller lays on his belly partially concealed by shrubs as he watches the compound. He looks intent on finding the best way inside. Suddenly, a voice from close by.
HAYES
So Whaddya think sir?
Keller jerks to his right and toward the voice. He quickly brings his carbine up to bare.
CU ON PILE OF LEAVES
Hayes dressed in full ghillie suit four or five feet away and laying prone slowly raises his head. Keller, recognizing Hayes, relaxes a bit.
KELLER
Staff sergeant Hayes I believe I have instructed you on several occasions concerning proper field contact.
CU ON HAYES
HAYES
Yes sir. You certainly have. My apologies if I frightened you Captain. By the way, it's good to see you again sir.
CU ON KELLER
He looks pissed off. His jaw tightens. Keller looks back toward the compound through his binoculars.
KELLER
Where is the major and the rest of the team?
Hayes digs into his shirt pocket as he responds.
HAYES
Sir...The major sends his compliments and asked me to give you this radio. Your call sign is Sandman four.
Hayes hands the radio to Keller who grudgingly accepts it.
KELLER
(mumbling)
Sandman four...right.
(pause/turning)
Keller quietly clears his throat.
KELLER
(continuing)
Alright sergeant...I’ve been watching these guys for about two hours now and I’ve spotted three of their barricaded positions just to the left of that building…
Keller points o.s. and Hayes follows with his eyes.
KELLER
...and over there in the shadows...
Keller points o.s. to a different location.
KELLER
...and there by that out building.
HAYES
Yes sir. I spotted them about thirty minutes ago...
CU ON HAYES
Hayes begins pointing o.s. at various locations of the compound.
HAYES
(continuing)
Just to the right of that truck there’s a mortar team with an 81mm tube.
Hayes changes position. Keller follows his every hand gesture with his eyes.
HAYES
Over there behind that building is a five man fire team with three M-16’s, a SAW and a MAG-58.
(pause/shifting)
Now over there sir...There’s a rifle squad quartered inside that building. More M-16’s, MP-5’s, grenades and so forth. All in all I'd say there's a little more than two platoons inside sir.
CU ON KELLER
KELLER
Two platoons?
HAYES
Yes sir. That's as close as I can make it right now.
KELLER
Alright sergeant. Have you picked your spot yet?
HAYES
Yes sir. I’ve been around the entire facility and I believe that right over there...
Hayes gestures o.s. with his right hand into the darkness.
INSERT - VIEW OF LOW HILLTOP
HAYES
...on that low hilltop is the best place for me to set up. From there I can command this entire portion of the base perimeter and look right down Broadway.
KELLER
Very well sergeant. Move out. Let me know when you’re in position.
HAYES
Roger that sir.
Hayes covers up and moves out. Keller resumes viewing through his binoculars.
EXT. BASE AIRFIELD - NIGHT
Tyler, Doc and Landers are now fully dressed in their individual combat gear and face paint.
DOC
Well, if you ask me, we should back off and call for an air strike. Fry the bastards and the germs. Not that there's much difference between the two.
LANDERS
Come on Doc. If we do that we’ll never be able to see their faces when we waste 'em. Besides, we have our own men in there.
DOC
Those soldiers are either dead or dying and we can't...
TYLER
Alright...Knock it off both of you. We take ‘em down. Fast and all the way. Do you two read me?
Doc and Landers answer loudly in unison.
DOC
Yes sir.
LANDERS
Yes sir.
TYLER
Alright. Let’s do it.
Tyler grabs his walkie-talkie.
TYLER
Chicago...This is Sandman Six. We’re moving.
The three men begin running down the path and into the darkness.
EXT. FORT CRAIG – NIGHT
Various shots of Mercs scanning the darkness looking for intruders.
INSERT - VARIOUS SHOTS through the sniper’s riflescope. The scope moves from man to man as Hayes marks his targets.
EXT. TOP OF SMALL HILL – NIGHT
Hayes scans the merc stronghold. A radio message comes in on his headset.
TYLER
Recon One this is Sandman Six. Sit rep, over.
Hayes continues scanning the compound through his night vision riflescope.
HAYES
Sandman Six this is Recon One. No movement that I can see. I have about twenty-five targets on this end. Over.
EXT. WOODED AREA – NIGHT
Tyler, Doc and Landers are crouched down in the brush. Their eyes fixed on the compound.
TYLER
Roger that. We're going to make entry in five mikes, Over.
HAYES
Copy. Recon One Out.
Tyler turns to Doc and Harry.
TYLER
Okay Doc. You and Landers move out and make your entry. NOD’s on now. Check your Suppressors... and Landers?
Harry looks up toward Tyler.
LANDERS
Yes sir?
TYLER
The beer’s are on you when we’re done here.
Landers smiles eagerly.
LANDERS
Aye-A…
Landers catches his error in mid-response and smiles.
LANDERS
Roger that Major.
TYLER
Alright gentlemen. I’ll see you on the other side. Move out.
Landers takes off first in one direction. Doc in another. Tyler lingers a moment and follows the others with his eyes before taking off in yet a third direction.
EXT. BASE PERIMETER FENCE LINE - NIGHT
Various shots of Mercs. Some crouch low, watching as others sit in their dug-in fighting holes. They drink coffee as they watch the areas beyond the fence.
INSERT - Tyler crawls on his belly and stops at the fence. He digs in his pocket and produces a pair of wire cutters. He positions the cutters on one of the wires in front of him and waits. He mutters under his breath.
TYLER
Come on Doc...
INSERT - Along another portion of the fenceline we see Doc crouched low as he prepares then FIRES his M203 GRENADE LAUNCHER.Thump.
P.O.V. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
The explosive round strikes the ground near one of the smaller buildings. Boom.
EXT. FENCELINE - NIGHT
Doc frowns slightly as he ejects the empty and loads another round for firing.
DOC
Damn...Just missed.
Doc finishes loading and then fires a second grenade. Thump.
DOC
Suck on that one maggots.
INSERT - The second round finds it's mark and the small building explodes with a thunderous roar. Secondary explosions begin going off. Some of the Mercs were killed outright while others are running amok and firing blindly.
EXT. FENCELINE - NIGHT
Doc smiles broadly, completely satisfied with the destruction. He prepares other rounds for firing.
DOC
(to himself)
Well that's not too bad for an old man.
Doc speaks into his headset.
DOC
Sandman six...This is Five. Move now or forever hold your piece. Over.
EXT. FENCELINE - NIGHT
Tyler completes the cutting of the wire and slithers under the fence. He issues orders as he goes.
TYLER
This is Six. All units move now.
Tyler gets to one knee inside the fenceline, visually scans the immediate area and moves out toward a nearby building.
INSERT - We see Harry replacing his knife in a sheath as he lets go of a merc. The merc's throat has been cut and he falls lifelessly to the ground. Harry quickly moves out, his MP-5 at the high ready.
P.O.V. - KELLER - NIGHT
Three mercs move in a wedge as they search for intruders. Explosions are heard in the b.g.
ECU ON KELLER
He is intense as he hears the mercs pass by his position. The sound of approaching footsteps. Keller ducks.
The mercs pass by a portable toilet. One of the mercs opens the toilet door as the other two keep him covered with their rifles. Finding the toilet empty, they move on. Searching.
We see Keller slowly open the toilet door from the inside, watching the mercs as they move on. We can see that he is soiled and stained as he brings his dripping legs out of the cesspool. He lets the toilet door slam behind him.
INSERT - Hearing the door slam behind them, the three mercs spin to their rear and bring their weapons up to fire.
CU ON KELLER
Keller already has his MP-5 to his shoulder and cuts loose with three short bursts of SUPPRESSED fire.
The three mercs are cut down before they can fire a shot.
CU ON KELLER
Keller knows he has positively killed all three mercs and without another thought, he turns and moves away in search of another target as the last merc drops.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Gault barks orders to those around him.
GAULT
Get moving. They're coming in boys.
Gault talks into his headset radio.
GAULT
Watch the gates and the fenceline. You all know how Rangers work. Be expecting gas.
Gault pauses momentarily before continuing.
GAULT
Fox Team...Stay on those eggs until they're ready to hatch.
INT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Biggs and several other mercs stay busy at their stations readying the warheads. Biggs stops his work only long enough to respond to Gault on the radio.
BIGGS
Fox One. I copy that. We should be ready in a few minutes. Out.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Gault walks hurriedly amongst his men and the various emplacements as he tries to catch a glimpse of what is happening at the perimeter. He receives the transmission from Biggs and smiles.
GAULT
You better get 'em on line fast Mr. Biggs or you'll never see another day.
Gault mutters under his breath.
INSERT on Biggs working feverishly.
BIGGS
Understood sir.
(pause/off radio)
What a dick.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Gault keeps low as he ducks around buildings while talking to Biggs on the headset.
GAULT
Asshole.
Gault trots over to a parked HMMV that has a long radio antenna attached to it. He picks up a radio handset and calls.
GAULT
This is Gault.
No response. Gault smiles slightly as if he expected this. He tries again.
GAULT
This is Major Charles Gault...
CUT TO:
BEGIN INTERCUTS
Cross is standing next to a communications array manned by a soldier. Gault's transmission blares through the radio's speaker.
GAULT
United States Army retired. I know you can hear me so you'd better answer. Over.
CU ON CROSS
Cross is angry and shows it as he makes a general comment at hearing Gault's transmission.
CROSS
Retired my ass. You're a fuckin' deserter.
Cross picks up the microphone and answers.
CROSS
This is Colonel Cross. I hear you. Go ahead with your message. Over.
CUT TO:
Gault smiles as he seats himself in the front seat of the vehicle.
GAULT
Well, well. Cross. You old war horse. I thought you were in mothballs somewhere.
CUT TO:
Cross talks on the radio to Gault. He speaks first to the radio operator before talking to Gault.
CROSS
Put this out to the team.
INSERT CU ON RADIO OPERATOR
He flips a few switches and pushes a few buttons on the radio console.
CROSS
Well I guess as with this entire episode, you thought wrong didn't you?
CUT TO:
Gault continues talking to Cross on the radio.
GAULT
Be that as it may Cross old buddy, might I suggest you cease your attack immediately. We have one warhead on line...
INSERT
Tyler stops moving as he begins receiving the radio traffic between Cross and Gault through his headset.
GAULT
..and I'll let it go if you don't pull back and I mean right now.
CUT TO:
CU ON CROSS
He looks deadly serious. The other soldiers and officers nearby all look at Cross to see what his next move will be.
Cross stands silently for a moment. We hear Gault's voice coming in over the radio.
GAULT
Well...What's it going to be Colonel?
Cross looks to a Captain standing next to him.
CROSS
You're the NBC expert Captain. How deadly is one canister of that stuff?
CU ON CAPTAIN
CAPTAIN
Sir, if the contents of one of the bio canisters is exposed to the air it could conceivably mutate into a level five virus in less than twenty-four hours. After that...Any warm blooded animal that comes into contact with it is a carrier and a walking incubator to replenish the strain. We may never be rid of it sir.
CU ON CROSS
Cross talks to Gault.
CROSS
(frustrated)
What asshole came up with this shit?
(pause)
Alright Gault. I'll recall the troops.
CUT TO:
Gault sits in the vehicle as he talks to Cross over the radio.
GAULT
Obviously you have an expert there to tell you what this stuff can do. So listen up. Get them off my base now or I start blowing canisters.
Gault throws down the microphone and walks off whistling the Star Spangled Banner.
INSERT CU ON TYLER
Tyler freezes where he stands.
CUT TO:
CROSS
Sandman six, Sandman six, this is Chicago. Did you copy that traffic? Over.
END INTERCUTS
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Tyler squats behind some machinery as he whispers.
TYLER
Roger Chicago. I think we all heard it. We're approaching the Bio-Building now. Out.
Tyler changes channels on his radio.
TYLER
Sandman Six to all units. You heard it. This psycho has one canister up and on line. We need to get to the Bio-Building now.
INSERT
Military support troops pulling back away from the perimeter fence line.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Gault watches the troops withdraw and mumbles to himself.
GAULT
Outstanding. Mighty fine.
INSERT - Tyler is still squatting down when Harry answers him on the radio.
HARRY
Sandman Six this is Three. I'm about twenty-five meters from the Bio-Building.
Tyler slowly moves through the shadows as he talks. He stops and squats.
TYLER
Recon One can you see the bio building entrance? Over.
EXT. WOODED HILLSIDE - NIGHT
HAYES
Standby one.
Hayes shifts his position slightly as he sights up on the Bio building.
INSERT
Looking through Hayes' night vision riflescope, we see a clear picture of the Bio building.
CU ON HAYES
Looking toward Hayes's face down the barrel of his rifle we see him intent upon the target.
HAYES
Sandman Six, Recon One... If my sight picture were any better I'd be ashamed to take the shot. Over.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
TYLER
Copy that. Recon One you have a green light on all non friendly targets in this A.O. on my mark. Break. Sandman three, you will link up with me on the south side of the structure in...
Tyler looks down at his wristwatch.
TYLER
...two mikes. Break. Four, put your two-oh-three on the base operations building and make it go away on my mark. We are moving...and...Go,go,go.
Tyler scrambles to his feet and quickly moves out.
INSERT
Various shots of Keller, Tyler and Harry as they move toward their Bio building objective.
The team shoots mercs.
Several shots of Hayes as he sights up on and shoots bad guys. Several shots of various mercs as they are stricken by Hayes' bullets.
Other mercs look around wondering where the shots came from.
ANOTHER ANGLE
We hear gunfire and explosions in the distance O.S. as Tyler arrives just outside the Bio-Building.
INSERT
CU ON HARRY
Harry arrives at the Bio-Building on a different side.
INSERT CU ON TYLER
Tyler talks into his headset and checks his watch.
TYLER
Three this is Six. Over.
INSERT
Harry touches his earpiece as he receives Tyler's call.
HARRY
This is Three. I'm in position. Over.
TYLER
Roger. Standby one. Break. Four this is Six. Over.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Keller is scanning the immediate vicinity around the Bio-Building with his NVG's from his vantage point a short distance away.
KELLER
Four, North Side, 100 meters out. Over.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
TYLER
Copy. Three we go on my mark. Four, take out any hostiles around the perimeter of the objective. Over.
INSERT CU ON HARRY
HARRY
Three copy.
INSERT CU ON KELLER
KELLER
Four copy. Out.
INT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Biggs stands up from the computer console and walks over to another console a short distance away. He punches a few buttons.
CU ON BIGGS
Biggs smiles as he watches the read out on the monitor reflected in his glasses.
BIGGS
Yes.
Biggs activates his headset.
BIGGS
Alpha Leader this is Fox One. First bank on line. You're hot now. Over.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Gault patrols through the base streets with other mercs. He listens to Biggs through his radio headset. Gault smiles as he receives the news from Biggs. Gault removes a small remote control from his pocket, checks the power and places the unit back in his pocket.
GAULT
Copy that. Finish up the fail safes and get out of there. Out.
Gault barks out orders to his men.
GAULT
Keep watching that perimeter. You can bet they're out there gentlemen. This should all be over shortly.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Tyler counts down over his radio headset.
TYLER
We go in three...two...one. Mark.
Tyler takes off toward the entrance doors keeping low as he runs across the open compound.
BEGIN INTERCUTS
INSERT - Two mercs see him and raise their guns to fire.
CUT TO:
INSERT - Tyler fires a short burst of suppressed fire from his MP-5.
CUT TO:
INSERT - Both mercs are shot and fall to the ground before they can fire.
CUT TO:
INSERT - Two other mercs see their comrades killed by Tyler and call for help on their headsets before pursuing.
END INTERCUTS
EXT. BIO-BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE - ESTABLISHING - NIGHT
Tyler slides into safety behind SEVERAL DRUMS near the front doors.
INSERT
Several pursuing mercs begin firing at Tyler but are quickly cut down by suppressed automatic fire.
INSERT
Tyler looks up from behind the drums.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Keller slowly lowers his weapon before speaking into his headset.
KELLER
You're all clear for now, six.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING FRONT DOORS - NIGHT
Tyler gets into a crouch, ready to move out.
TYLER
Six Roger. Thanks.
Tyler removes a FLASH BANG GRENADE from his assault vest, pulls the pin, opens one of the doors and tosses the grenade inside.
INSERT
Flash Bang grenade rolling to a stop on the floor.
Tyler pauses for a brief moment, counting under his breath. When he reaches three the grenade detonates with a loud BOOM and a BLINDING WHITE FLASH. Tyler kicks open the door and storms inside.
INSERT
Keller providing covering fire for Tyler.
INT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
The room is dimly illuminated. Smoke from the grenade lingers heavy in the air. Several of the stunned mercs regain their senses and go for their guns. Tyler cuts them down, RELOADS and keeps on going to the control room.
EXT. WOODED HILLSIDE - NIGHT
Hayes scans the compound using his rifle scope.
INSERT
POV of the compound through the rifle scope. Dead bodies on the ground. No movement.
INSERT
From Hayes's POV through scope. A merc moves slightly behind an empty drum.
Insert
Hayes sights and fires.
INSERT
A hole appears in the drum and the merc goes flying.
INSERT
Hayes packs up and moves out.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Gault and a group of mercs run toward the Bio-Building. Gault shouts into his headset radio.
GAULT
Biggs...Biggs. Answer me dammit.
INT. BIO-BUILDING CONTROL ROOM - NIGHT
Biggs is trying to regain his wits after Tyler's grenade blast. He pulls himself up off of the floor and back into the chair in front of the console. He's groggy. He flips a series of switches but a gunshot is heard o.s. and Biggs lurches forward onto the console.
INT. CONTROL ROOM - NIGHT
Tyler stands stone faced with a smoking pistol in his hand. He lowers the pistol and walks over to Biggs' body, jerks the corpse away from the console and onto the floor.
Tyler sits at the console and surveys it's status.
INSERT CU ON CONSOLE
We can see that additional devices have been placed on the console with flashing lights to indicate they are armed. Tyler mutters to himself.
TYLER
Booby traps. I knew it felt too easy.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
A large group of mercs are approaching the front doors to the building.
INSERT
Keller, in a barricaded position, begins shooting them down with well aimed fire. The mercs shoot back at Keller. Bullets strike all around his position. Keller returns fire.
KELLER
Six this is Four. I have a crowd out front. How's it going in there? Over.
INT. BIO-BUILDING CONTROL ROOM - NIGHT
Tyler checks the warheads room.
INSERT
Warheads wired with C-4 EXPLOSIVE CHARGES.
Tyler re-seats himself at the console and begins searching through the maze of wires leading to and coming from the booby trapped computers. We see a small antenna attached to one of the booby traps.
TYLER
This is One. The console is booby trapped. There's a radio command device attached. Gault probably has the detonator.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
The firefight continues between Keller and the mercs.
KELLER
This is Four. I'm pinned down. I could use some help here guys.
We hear Harry's voice over Keller's radio.
HARRY
Four this is three...
EXT. MILITARY COMPOUND - NIGHT
Harry is creeping behind obstacles to cover his movements as he surveys the firefight from a short distance away. He slowly draws a pistol from his thigh holster.
INSERT
Harry's POV of the firefight with Keller pinned down.
HARRY
I'm coming in from your one o'clock in 3..2..1
Harry jumps up and begins running at full speed.
Harry runs through the firefight screaming with a pistol in one hand and a sub-machinegun in the other. He demonstrates why he is a close quarters battle expert by dropping all of the mercs with perfect aim, fire discipline and complete surprise as Keller supports him with additional fire.
Harry runs from one end of the battle area to the other as he tries to make it to Keller's position.
INSERT
Harry firing, mercs getting hit and dropping.
CUT TO:
EXT. TACTICAL HUT - NIGHT
Cross hears the sounds of combat over the radio. He barks out orders to the others present.
CROSS
Get those men some support. I want fire teams on that base five minutes ago. Move.
Cross jumps into a waiting HMMV, pulls and cocks his pistol and then looks at the DRIVER next to him.
CROSS
Well let's move out son. Those men could be dyin' while you're havin' a brain cramp.
The Driver nervously jumps at Cross' comments and jams the vehicle into gear. Cross looks around at three OFFICERS standing nearby.
CROSS
Coming gentlemen?
The three Officers jump into the HMMV with cross and the vehicle quickly drives away.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Harry makes it to Keller's position and the two men lay huffing and puffing on the ground.
KELLER
That had to be the stupidest fucking thing I have ever seen.
HARRY
I saw Robert Redford do that in Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and ever since I've been wanting to try it.
Harry touches his ears and winces.
HARRY
But I gotta start using ear plugs. Shit.
KELLER
I'm going to back up the Major. Cover me...Sundance.
Harry looks back toward the area he just ran through.
BEGIN INTERCUTS
More mercs are beginning to fill the area.
CUT TO:
ANGLE ON
Harry nods his head. The two men make eye contact briefly then Keller takes off shooting and running toward the front doors of the Bio-Building.
CUT TO:
Harry pops up over the barricade and provides covering fire.
CUT TO:
More mercs firing and being hit.
CUT TO:
Keller runs the short distance to the front doors, firing as he runs and dives through the doors to the inside. Bullets strike all around Keller.
CUT TO:
Harry firing at the mercs. Mercs being cut down. Bullet hits around Harry.
END INTERCUTS
INT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Keller regains his feet and opens one of the doors slightly so he can see Harry.
KELLER
Three this is Four. Can you hold 'em.
EXT. MILITARY COMPOUND - NIGHT
Harry quickly looks at the mercs around him then takes out 5 or 6 carbine and pistol magazines. He checks them.
HARRY
Piece a cake Three. I'm gonna move to a better position. Over.
Harry kneels behind cover as he gets ready to move. He fires several more times and reloads a fresh magazine.
HARRY
I'm moving.
Harry stands up to run and momentarily takes cover behind a wall.
INSERT CU ON HARRY - He leans against the wall. A hand holding a gun comes into frame and touches the muzzle to Harry's head. Harry freezes.
GAULT
I'll bet you're really surprised aren't you?
Harry steels himself and then quickly moves toward the gunman.
INT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Keller waits by the doors for Harry. A single gunshot is heard o.s..
KELLER
Three this is Four. Over.
Keller waits. There is no response.
KELLER
Three this is Four. How copy. Over.
Keller waits, adjusting his earpiece. Still no response. Then a voice comes over his radio.
GAULT
Four this is Gault. Three is...Unable to respond...
INSERT CU ON TYLER - He momentarily looks up from the console hearing Gault's voice over his headset.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Gault stands over Harry's lifeless body, talking into Harry's radio, a smoking pistol in his hand. Several mercs are with him.
GAULT
He just took one for the team.
Gault let's go of the radio and gives commands to his men.
GAULT
Well? What are you waiting for? Get your asses in there.
Several mercs begin running toward the front doors of the Bio-Building. Shots ring out as Keller cuts them down.
INT. BIO-BUILDING CONTROL ROOM - NIGHT
Tyler sweats as he tries to decipher the color codes of the wires leading to the booby traps. He reacts with anger at hearing Gault's words about Harry.
TYLER
Okay Gault, you can hear us and we can hear you. So now what?
INSERT -GAULT THROUGH HAYE'S RIFLESCOPE
Hayes puts the crosshairs on Gault.
INSERT - Hayes' finger tightens on the trigger of his sniper's rifle.
INSERT - Doc moves to a cover position and brings his weapon up as he scans the area.
P.O.V. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
From Doc's POV we see a section around the Bio-Building. Doc can see Gault and his men as well as Harry's body.
EXT. GAULT THROUGH RIFLESCOPE - NIGHT
Gault removes the remote from his pocket.
GAULT
Well Tyler is that you? Long time no hear from. I see you made it out of Iraq.
Gault activates the arming switch on the detonator.
INSERT - Hayes waits for the optimum moment.
INSERT - P.O.V. - GAULT THROUGH RIFLESCOPE
INT. BIO-BUILDING CONTROL ROOM - NIGHT
Tyler finds a wire leading to the remote detonator. He works on it as he talks.
TYLER
Yeah I made it out which is more than you're going to do. So how's the terrorism biz?
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Gault smiles to himself as he taunts Tyler. Gault fingers the detonator as he talks.
GAULT
Well my friend. If I don't make it out then neither does the Eastern half of our beautiful country. And business is great.
INT. BIO-BUILDING CONTROL ROOM - NIGHT
Tyler walks to the control room door that opens onto the lobby area. He quick peeks through the door's window and sees Keller in a defensive position by the front door.
Tyler raps lightly on the door and Keller turns to look. The two men make eye contact.
TYLER
Alright. I'm coming out.
Tyler walks through the door and into the lobby.
EXT. MILITARY BASE MAIN GATE AREA - NIGHT
Cross and a small convoy of vehicles packed with heavily armed troops stop. Cross issues orders to his RADIO OPERATOR.
CROSS
I want all personnel to deploy on foot from here. When you have a target, take it out.
RADIO OPERATOR
Colonel we still may have friendlies alive in there sir.
CROSS
I'm aware of that. Move out.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Gault and his men wait outside the building for Tyler to surrender.
GAULT
As soon as they come out...Dump 'em both.
INT. BIO-BUILDING LOBBY - NIGHT
Tyler slides in next to Keller.
KELLER
I know you're not giving up. So what's the plan sir?
INSERT CU ON TYLER
TYLER
Landers is dead and maybe Doc and Hayes too. We don't know how many bad guys are left, our commo is compromised and our back up is a no show. So basically we're fucked.
Tyler looks at Keller.
TYLER
When in doubt, shoot it out. We assault through 'em. Any questions?
KELLER
I'll save them for later sir.
Tyler and Keller ready their weapons and prepare to move out.
TYLER
You ready?
KELLER
I was born ready Major.
The two men crouch low in preparation. Gripping their guns.
TYLER
I'll see you on the other side.
KELLER
I'll be waiting for you.
Tyler kicks open the door and runs through it firing. Keller is right behind him.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Gault and his men are caught off guard by Tyler and Keller's assault and they dive for cover.
Tyler ducks behind a block wall and provides covering fire while Keller moves farther forward to cover.
INSERT CU ON GAULT
Gault regains his feet. He's pissed off. He screams at Tyler.
GAULT
Alright asshole. Now we all go up.
INSERT - Gault's hand holding the detonator through Hayes' riflescope.
INSERT ECU ON HAYES AS HE FIRES
EXT. CU ON GAULT - NIGHT
Gault's hand explodes in a fine red mist. The detonator is destroyed. Gault looks at the bloody stump for a moment before gasping and doubling over in pain.
GAULT
Fire. Kill the fuckers.
The remaining mercs open fire on Tyler and Keller in a massive display of firepower.
BEGIN INTERCUTS
CU ON DOC - As he readies and fires his grenade launcher.
CUT TO:
A grenade explodes killing many of the mercs. Gault narrowly misses being hit by the explosion and bullets.
CUT TO:
Gault fleeing the area.
CUT TO:
More explosions from Doc's grenades. Mercs stand to fire only to be cut down by Hayes, Tyler and Keller. Keller is hit in the arm.
KELLER
I'm hit!
The firefight continues until only sporadic fire remains.
CUT TO:
EXT. MILITARY BASE MAIN GATE AREA - NIGHT
Cross' troops enter firing. All the mercs are either dead or wounded. The survivors surrender. Smoke is heavy in the air.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Tyler and Keller stand up from their cover positions and look around them. They are beat up and bloody.
Bodies lay everywhere throughout the smoky and burning area.
Cross' troops filter into the scene taking the surviving mercs prisoner. Tyler hails a soldier carrying a radio and speaks into the handset.
TYLER
Chicago this is Sandman Six. Over.
EXT. MILITARY BASE - NIGHT
Cross walks through the compound with soldiers guarding him from all sides. He freezes when he hears Tyler's voice and grins broadly. The Radio Operator hands Cross the handset.
CROSS
Sandman Six this is Chicago gimme a sit rep. Over.
TYLER
We lost one man but the eggs are secure. Over.
CROSS
Is Gault still alive? Over.
EXT. BIO-BUILDING - NIGHT
Tyler and Keller look at each other. A medic attends to Keller's wound. Tyler calls out to those present.
TYLER
Where's Gault? Does anybody have Gault?
INSERT ON SOLDIERS
They look around them and at the prisoners.
Tyler runs from body to body checking for Gault. Keller pulls away from the medic and joins him. Tyler checks the last dead body. Gault is nowhere to be found.
TYLER
Chicago, Gault is not here. I say again, Gault is not here. Over.
Just then Doc runs into the scene with Hayes close behind.
DOC
Major, I'd swear I just saw Gault headed for the weapons depot.
Tyler looks down at Harry's body. Tyler turns to Keller.
TYLER
Captain you stay here and get your wounds looked at. Doc you're with me. Hayes, grab some high ground if you can and set up on that depot. Let's move. Chicago, we're going after him. Out.
Tyler, Doc and Hayes run out of frame toward the depot.
INT. WEAPONS DEPOT - ESTABLISHING - NIGHT
Gault enters and barricades the door with furniture and office equipment. He is in agony from his wound and is bleeding profusely but is still full of fight.
GAULT
That'll slow 'em down anyway.
(pause)
Get those weapons out here quick.
Laura comes in from one of the weapons lockers carrying several machine-guns and ammo. She hands off some of it to Gault and the two of them prepare for their last stand. Laura locks and loads like a pro and turns to Gault.
LAURA
How long do you think we have?
GAULT
Maybe five minutes, tops.
Laura looks out the window while rubbing her thigh.
LAURA
I'd like to go out with a smile on my lips.
Gault is busy readying his weapon and trying to deal with his pain.
GAULT
You gotta be fucking kidding me.
(beat)
We're about to get shit on in big way, we have no chance of winning, I'm bleeding to death from my stump and you wanna screw? Shit. Just watch the fuckin' window.
Laura looks hurt and Gault notices.
GAULT
Look baby, this is it. The big casino. We don't walk away from this one. When they come we take as many of 'em as we can before they get us.
Gault holds out his good hand to Laura and she takes it.
GAULT
If you want out, I understand.
LAURA
We've come this far together. I'll stick around for the end. Besides who knows, maybe we'll get lucky.
Gault gives her a slight smile. He knows better.
EXT. WEAPONS DEPOT - NIGHT
We see the front of the building through Hayes' riflescope. Hayes lowers the rifle and calls to Tyler.
HAYES
Six this is Recon one. I've got the entire front of the building. No movement. Over.
EXT. WEAPONS DEPOT - NIGHT
Tyler and Doc squat behind some rubble as they watch the front of the building.
TYLER
Copy. We're going in. Standby.
(pause)
You ready Doc.
DOC
Let's do it boss.
Tyler and Doc rapidly move to the front of the building on each side of the front door.
INSERT CROSS AND TROOPS ARRIVING AT WEAPONS DEPOT
EXT. WEAPONS DEPOT - NIGHT
Tyler and Doc stand at each front corner of the building. Tyler motions to Doc to use his grenade launcher on the front door. Doc steps away from the building to fire and is immediately struck several times by machinegun fire.
INSERT CU
Laura lowering her gun. She blows a kiss.
INSERT
Doc falls to the ground, gets up on one elbow and fires the launcher before collapsing. The front door explodes.
INSERT TYLER CHARGING IN THROUGH THE DOOR
INT. WEAPONS DEPOT - NIGHT
Tyler dives inside. The office is a smoky flaming mess. Laura recovers from the blast and brings her rifle up at Tyler.
EXT. WEAPONS DEPOT - NIGHT
We see Laura's firelight silhouette through the window on the front of the building through Hayes' riflescope. Hayes fires.
INT. WEAPONS DEPOT - NIGHT
Laura's chest explodes as Hayes' bullet passes through the window and then her. Tyler spins around in time to see Laura fall and looks back to Gault.
Tyler scrambles to his feet, pistol in hand.
We see Laura drop to the floor in the b.g.
Gault is sitting on the floor with his back up against a wall. He has been partially impaled by flying metal from the door and office machines exploded by Doc's grenade. He stares at Tyler, panting with exhaustion. He clutches a pistol in his hand on the floor beside him. Tyler takes aim at Gault.
GAULT
Well major. Go ahead...
(pause/choking)
I said go ahead. Fire.
Tyler slightly lowers his pistol realizing Gault is dying.
TYLER
Nope. I want you to suffer as long as possible you prick.
Gault tries to laugh but only succeeds in coughing up blood.
GAULT
I guess this just isn't your day.
Gault raises the pistol to his head and fires. Tyler watches, emotionless. He walks over to where Gault lies.
TYLER
Oh I don't know...
(pause)
It's shaping up to be a helluva lot better than yours.
Tyler stands over Gault's lifeless body and ponders for a moment before spitting on the corpse and walking away. On the way out of the office Tyler looks over at Laura's body.
INSERT CU ON LAURA'S BODY LYING SPREAD EAGLE FACE UP
TYLER
Bitch.
Tyler walks out the door and steps out into the first early rays of morning sunlight. He sees a group of soldiers clustered around Doc's body. Hayes steps in next to Tyler.
HAYES
You alright Major?
TYLER
Yeah. I'm okay sergeant.
Both men look at the group surrounding Doc's body.
HAYES
Doc was a good man. Good soldier.
TYLER
Doc was a good friend.
INSERT ON CROWD OF SOLDIERS
Doc stands up and yells at the crowd.
DOC
Get offa me man. I'm a medic I outta know when I'm alright.
EXT. WEAPONS DEPOT - DAWN
Tyler and Hayes are stupefied. They rush over to Doc and take him off to the side behind a building away from prying eyes. Tyler removes his balaclava as does Hayes.
TYLER
Doc you're...
DOC
Alive. I realize that Major.
HAYES
But I saw you get sprayed. How...?
Doc pounds on his chest.
DOC
Kevlar. Level five. I never leave home without it.
Just then Cross joins the three men.
CROSS
Major McGee. Well done. EOD is going over the mess Gault made and they should have things stabilized soon.
TYLER
Then, with your permission sir, we'll be leaving.
Cross pulls out a cellular phone, pushes a button and hands it to Tyler.
CROSS
Take off gentlemen.
Cross gives Doc a wink and strolls off barking orders.
CROSS
Alright you guys. Did somebody say take five? Let's get up and get gone...
EXT. WEAPONS DEPOT - DAWN
Tyler, Doc and Hayes begin walking away.
KELLER
Hey...Wait up.
The three men stop and turn as Keller quick limps to them.
TYLER
How ya' feeling captain?
KELLER
Okay. I've had worse.
The four men begin walking slowly away from camera. Tyler notices Keller's bleeding.
TYLER
Take a look at him will ya' Doc.
Doc visually examined Keller's leg as they walk. He makes a half hearted reach for Keller's leg.
DOC
Lemme see that. Aw that ain't nuthin. Why back in Nam I got hit right in the...
HAYES
Yeah Doc we know. You and Audie Murphy.
Doc feigns anger.
TYLER
Let's go pick up Harry and get the hell outta here.
The others agree.
SLAM CUT TO:
SUPER TITLE: SOCOM Special Operations Command
THE END
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