Earth: Final Conflict

I'm the Chief Protector of the Taelon delegation.

I'm giving you 5 seconds to get out of my way.

I don't care who you are.

We still have our rights as free citizens in a free country!

Five.

These are the images that Doors' campaign is putting out to the American people.

It's beginning to affect public opinion, and Doors is taking full advantage of it.

But these images have been taken out of context.

They do not represent both sides of the issue.

Geez, you guys really are from another planet.

So glad you could join us, Major Kincaid.

This is Mr. Wagner.

He will be helping us to counter the lies being spread by Jonathan Doors.

- You hired a Spin Doctor. - I prefer, "image advisor".

And how, in your opinion, do we improve this image, Mr. Wagner?

First off, Agent Sandoval, you might want to try keeping a slightly lower profile.

Secondly, I need to reposition your whole agenda.

We need something warmer, more accessible.

And how would you accomplish that, Mr. Wagner?

This is Abby Franklin.

She won a Pulitzer for her reporting in the SI War.

I want her to do some interviews, tour the mother ship.

Give her some images Doors can't compete with.

Have you actually seen her show? She's just a tabloid journalist.

She's high profile, and pro-Taelon.

We can use her.

You may make the necessary arrangements.

Ms. Franklin.

Please, Abby.

Ronald Sandoval. Welcome to the mother ship.

I've never been in space before.

- Thank you, that was quite a ride! - My pleasure.

Follow me.

So, when do I get my sit-down with Da'an and Zo'or?

Ms. Franklin.

- We don't allow... - Full access, remember?

Certainly.

Da'an and Zo'or are anxious to meet you as soon as possible.

So, Capt. Marquette, what's it like working so closely with the Taelons?

- That's a pretty broad question. - Have to start somewhere.

I mean, do you have any insights as to who they really are?

Isn't it obvious who they really are?

Okay, Agent Sandoval,

you're responsible for Taelon security here on Earth.

I wonder if you're concerned about this so called Resistance movement?

I think we're all confused as to what exactly these people are resisting.

Well, I'd be interested as to your view on the upcoming elections.

I'm also interested, Ms. Franklin.

Is this a casual conversation or will my answers be considered

part of your official interview?

It is a pleasure to welcome you as our guest, Ms. Franklin.

Thank you.

I am honored to be the first journalist to visit the mother ship.

I also look forward to our discussion, Ms. Franklin.

Well,

this looks to be a win-win situation all around.

I love it when a plan comes together.

Status report!

Navigation is offline.

What the hell's going on? Communication's out all over the ship.

We're entering interdimensional space!

And that's not where we're supposed to be?

Ms. Franklin, if you don't mind!

All instruments confirm we're at maximum velocity.

How can this be?

The ship's navigational commands have been reprogrammed.

- We're locked out. - That is impossible.

I am the only one with the proper access codes to initiate such an override.

Not anymore, somebody else has gained access.

New coordinates have been downloaded into the computer core.

You mean, we've been hijacked?

Subtitled by Axarion

They are the Companions.

Aliens come to Earth on a mission of peace.

Their true mission,

the secrets they hide, forever alter humanity.

Caught in the struggle between these Taelon Companions

and the Human Resistance is Liam Kincaid.

A man who is more than human.

The mysteries of his past hold the key to Earth's future

and the fate of mankind.

On Earth Final Conflict.

We must stop this ship.

Your insight into the obvious is appreciated, Da'an.

You misunderstand. We must stop the ship by whatever means necessary.

Even if it requires the ejection of the ID engine core.

That would strand us in ID space!

Better that than have our interdimensional technology

fall into the hands of our enemies.

This is premature.

We do not even know who has compromised our computer systems.

It is surely not the work of our allies!

We must act quickly, Zo'or, and decisively.

We have now been in ID space long enough to enter contested territory.

We must stop the ship.

Do you concur?

I am considering your suggestion.

There is no time. Prepare to jettison the ID engine core.

- Zo'or? - Please, Agent Sandoval,

this is beyond their field of expertise.

I am a member of the Synod. Your CVI imperative compels you to obey me!

As a member of the Synod,

Da'an has the authority.

On your command.

Prepare for ejection.

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Initiating a ship-wide diagnostic scan.

We must determine who gained access the ship's navigational computer.

I already have a full assessment under way.

Do not be alarmed, we shall return to Earth shortly.

The ship's systems are operational but barely,

everything is running at minimum levels, including life support.

External scan results are coming in now.

Stand away from the console, Major.

- Sandoval... - Are you crazy?!

Please, explain yourself, Agent Sandoval.

This is from the ship's security cameras.

Recorded just before we enter ID space.

As you can clearly see, it was the Major

who reprogrammed the ship's navigational computer.

How long have you been a member of the Resistance, Major Kincaid?

- That's not me. - Really?

The security cameras clearly prove you are the saboteur.

There must be some other explanation.

You were in the engine room.

You tampered with the navigational computer.

No.

Then where were you while this was taking place?

On my way to the bridge.

Of course, no crew member saw you?

Liam, why?

Agent Sandoval, take Major Kincaid to a holding cell and confine him there.

What's gonna happen to him?

We do not yet know all the facts.

We have been deeply troubled for several months now,

by the actions of a few misguided humans

who wish to destroy what humans and Taelons have created together.

It is apparent that Major Kincaid

has allowed himself to be influenced by this element.

But isn't Major Kincaid a Companion Protector?

Yes...

He was.

So, Lili, why would Kincaid do something like this?

- He wouldn't and he didn't. - All evidence to the contrary.

No. No, Major Kincaid is an outstanding officer.

He's honest, and capable, and most of all he's loyal.

What are you doing, you filming this?

Well, it's part of history.

I, um, I get the impression that you two are close.

Yeah, we're close... We're friends. Not that it's any of your business.

No, no, I get it. I can see why you'd wanna protect him.

Look, apparently you do not get it. This isn't about a romance.

What is it with you?

Don't you realize you stand a very good chance of dying here today?

- You wished to see me? - Indeed.

I have not yet had the opportunity to question Major Kincaid.

Such a conversation is not necessary.

I do not understand.

For some time now, I have tolerated your separateness of thought

on the matter of the humans.

Now, however, the situation has become less tolerable.

I fail to see how Major Kincaid's actions would...

You fail to see all too often Da'an!

- That is your greatest weakness. - My weakness?

You have failed in your duties as the North American Companion.

You have failed as a member of the Synod, and you have failed your race.

The treachery of your hand picked protector is all I need

to have you removed as the North American Companion.

and from the Synod.

Assuming, of course, that we even survive our current predicament,

for which you are also responsible.

Report, Captain.

We're trapped in some kind of an anomaly.

When we ejected the ID engine core the...

the fabric of ID space was somehow altered.

The ejection of the ID core while in ID space has never before been attempted.

Da'an knew this, but chose to order the action regardless.

We had no choice.

So, you're saying we're lost?

That's what I'm saying, but it gets worse than that.

You see, this, this anomaly, for lack of a better description,

- Is like a dead pocket of space. - Like a black hole?

No, I'm not registering any gravity or radiant energy.

In fact, I'm reading a total lack of energy.

- So, how do we break free? - We don't. Not right now.

This anomaly is leaching energy from virtually every system on board.

When will the drain become critical?

It's already critical. I'm just trying to compensate.

I'm dismayed to discover that Zo'or's long-held suspicions about you are true.

Yeah, I can tell it's really tearing you up inside.

No, Major.

I wanna help you.

Give me the names of your friends in the Resistance.

Something I can bring to Zo'or, so you may avoid rehabilitation.

Rehabilitation...

Taelon style.