Independents' Day

I guess we better get out and fix it.

What are you getting so worked up about?

You got to be kidding me.

Dude, is this a sign, or what?

I've heard nothing but bad things about this place.

Chow is awful. Racks are uncomfortable.

Just help me get the jack, and the spare out of the trunk.

Why don't you just call it in?

It'd be a hell of a lot easier, you know.

I'm not going to call it in. My first day assigned to a new base.

Alright. Whatever you say.

Come on.

You know, it is beautiful out here.

I heard there's some hiking out here that's great.

Well there you go, sergeant. It's not that bad after all.

Are they supposed to be running test today?

Not that I'm aware of.

What was that?

Let's go check it out.

Let's go, Sargent!

Slow down, small fry! I haven't run in months.

INDEPENDENTS DAY

Subrip: Pix

As parents,

the well being of our children is one of our greatest concerns.

We strive to give them every opportunity in life.

I am honored to represent the President,

at a dedication of what will be cornerstone in that foundation of our

children's health for many generations to come.

The first of many I hope.

Stagecoach, I need extract. I say it again, immediate extract.

We need to get you to safety right now, Madam Vice President.

Mr. Taylor? What is the situation?

We need to get you and your family to Virginia Bunker right now.

Get in.

What do we know?

Western Air Defense Sector reported an unidentified aircraft,

estimated at one kilometer in length,

entered our airspace at 07:00 hours, Mr. President.

Air assets are already en route.

Early reports report the aircraft as a "beehive", Sir.

Reports. We don't have a visual, in here?

Negative. Something seems to be interfering

with some of our satellite relays.

Civilian channels are up. Ours are down.

NORAD is trying to get us in the air. As of right now, all we have are eyes

on the ground doing their best or whatever intel they can get.

Take us to DEFCON 3.

I'm not messing around.

How's NORAD doing?

They switched the back up channels to deploying now, sir.

Great. We need all the assets at the ready.

At slight provocation. I'm going to blow this thing from the sky.

Is the Vice President at the Virginia Bunker?

Yes, sir. The Vice President has just arrived.

Great.

Vice President Raney.

With 200 feet below the surface and a fully sustainable habitat

that could withstand a direct hit from nuclear warhead.

This is Captain Goddard, Bio Weapons Division.

Vice President Raney.

Captain Goddard.

Why is Bio Weapons Division here?

He's here at the request of the President.

Have they exhibited any threatening actions as of yet?

No, Ma'am. Not as of yet.

Tactical Air Command has relayed that two jets

are on approach to intercept the space ship.

Alpha Bravo, Raptor 311, we're on approach to target now.

Getting a fair amount of turbulence in its wake.

Rabbit why don't you hang back, just in case.

Roger that.

One mile to target.

I'm beginning to see surface detailing now, protrusions,

plating material unknown. No visible windows or hatches.

Jesus.

I'm gonna descend to 17,000 and have a look underneath.

I am now seeing what appears to be a

blue light emanating from the core of the...

311 hit! He's hit! I'm getting out of here!

Our jets are down.

All assets are clear to engage!

And get that damn satellite up there!

I need to see this thing!

Approaching target.

Alpha Bravo, we now have multiple targets, inbound.

Report.

He's on me, I'm going to try flying closer to the ship.

Maybe he won't be so quick to fire.

Coming from behind.

Here we go.

Yahoo! You got him!

Take that space trash.

Come back. You alright? Hello?

No.

Eyes on, reports.

All of our conventional assets are failing, Mr. President.

All of our efforts are failing.

I'm declaring DEFCON 1.

Clear to go nuclear.

Nevada Launch Facility MX2 has just been attached, Mr. President.

There's been no detonation but the systems are showing offline.

The launch has failed, sir.

It's right on to of us, sir.

Everybody, everybody get out now! Let's go!

Evacuate the PEOC. Everyone out!

- I'm not leaving you, sir. - Out! Just leave!

- I'm not leaving you... - Just leave! Go!

Without a specimen, sir, it's difficult to proceed.

My god!

What is it, Ari?

The White House. It's been attacked.

No survivors.

Including President Oliver.

Ari?

Do you have confirmation?

Yes, Vice...

Under the Federal Continuity Directive.

Ensuring the continuos performance of the essential

functions of our Government during a time of war.

I will need to swear you in, Vice President Raney.

I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the office of

the President of the United States,

and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect,

and defend the constitution of the United States.

The country is now on your hands.

What are your orders, Madam President?

Lexi.

Relax.

Put your finger up there.

Yo! Yo! Yo! Stop shooting.

What is it, Red?

You gotta come listen to this.

This morning, not more than 20 minutes ago, the White House was attacked.

We are standing at DEFCON 1.

All though no nuclear launches have been confirmed at this time.

Over 2,000 people work in the White House,

and evacuation was in process, I... Hold on.

President Oliver is dead.

We now have confirmation that President Oliver was in the Bunker located...

Wasn't your brother assigned to the President's detail?

It was a nuclear Bunker capable of with standing nuclear attacks.

Yeah.

Yeah he was.

Vice President Raney was not with him at the time.

Well, I don't know. Maybe...

Maybe he was off the President's detail.

I kept up with him through the ex.

She just said last week, he was still assigned to Oliver.

I'm sorry, Kelly.

He was a good kid.

Break silence.

Contact all the militia chapters.

We're going to war.

These aliens picked the wrong planet to mess with.

Today, we not only as Americans,

but as creatures of the Earth, are under attack.

Are nuclear assets having any success?

Negative, President Raney.

They've all failed.

Same with other nuclear nations. All ordinance has been... frozen.

Okay.

Stand down from DEFCON 1. Go to 2.

Meredith? What are you doing?

Our nuclear assets aren't working, Randall.

But we can't stop trying.

It's not working, Randall.

And the more we try,

the greater the potential we destroy ourselves in the process.

The fact that the only disabled them, gives me hope.

Yeah, Dad. Maybe they felt threatened that our jet fighters approached.

They may have, son.

But the fact remains, they attacked first...

We're receiving a transmission!

It's...

It's coming from the Hive.

Put it on.

People of the third planet.

We shall refer to ourselves as, "Orions",

as our planet resides in solar system much like your own within

the constellation of the stars you call, "Orion."

It is not our intent to destroy you. Our mission is one of peace.

But your race is a violent one.

And for this reason, we must guarantee our safety.

Therefore, we have eliminated the threat of your nuclear weapons.

In the next two hours, all other remaining military installations,

and government capitals, will be destroyed.

In time, you will receive further instruction.

How the hell is that a mission of peace?

Ari, was that communication on an open channel?

No, Ma'am. I tried to place a lock on it.

But I was only able to grab it.

I want to open a dialogue with them.

Make this happen.

Yes, Madam President.

I need to address the nation.

Let the people know what's happening.

I need a few minutes to compose my thoughts.

Dark Echo is still two hours out, Madam President.

Thank you.