The Day The Earth Stood Still Page #3

I've been sent here to determine

who or what you represent,

and what your intentions are.

It feels unreal to me.

Alien.

It will take time to adapt.

What were you before you were human?

Different.

Different how?

It would only frighten you.

Do you have a name?

Klaatu.

Do you represent a civilization?

I represent a group of civilizations.

Where is this group of civilizations?

All around you.

What is your purpose in coming here?

There is a gathering of world leaders

not far from here.

I will explain my purpose to them.

I'm afraid that's not possible.

Perhaps you should explain yourself

to me instead.

Do you speak for the entire human race?

I speak for

the President of the United States.

Now, please, tell me,

why have you come to our planet?

Your planet?

Yes. This is our planet.

No. It is not.

We've decided to sedate him

and move him to a more secure location.

- Are you going to interrogate him?

- That's a possibility.

Madam Secretary, as scientists,

we can't consent to this.

He says he wants to speak to the UN.

History has lessons to teach us

about first encounters

between civilizations.

As a rule, the less advanced civilization

is either exterminated or enslaved.

I'm thinking of Pizarro and the Incas,

Columbus and the Native Americans...

The list goes on.

Unfortunately, in this case,

the less advanced civilization is us.

This is a representative

of an extraterrestrial civilization.

This is the most important discovery

in the history of mankind.

It may well be the last discovery

in the history of mankind.

We need to know what they're planning,

and we need to know now.

So you want to drug him?

Interrogate him?

I'm sorry, we won't do that.

Do you understand?

I understand completely.

Of course, if you won't do it,

we'll have to call in someone who will.

Well, I'm sure

you can find someone who will...

I'll do it.

Helen.

I'll do it.

That won't be necessary, Doctor.

We've already prepared

the solution for you.

I just need a syringe.

I want to apologize to you.

It seems we got off to a bad start.

It seems we did.

We're going to transport you

to a different facility

- for better medical care.

- No, you are not.

- Excuse me?

- I am leaving.

I can't allow you to do that.

- It is not up to you.

- This is a military installation.

You're surrounded by hundreds of soldiers.

There's no leaving here.

I have done nothing wrong.

You invaded our airspace.

That automaton

that emerged from the sphere,

it attacked our troops.

It acted to defend me.

It activates in the presence of violence.

Dr. Benson? Please.

Run.

It's done.

If you'll come with us, ma'am...

Keep moving, please.

I'm going to ask you

a series of control questions.

Are you currently in a seated position?

Yes.

Are you human?

My body is.

Do you feel pain?

My body does.

Are you aware of an impending attack

on the planet Earth?

You should let me go.

I'll repeat the question.

What gate did you use to enter this base?

East loading door.

How do I get there?

One hundred yards left

from the back of this building.

Is there a security code?

Four-four-Bravo-three-zero.

What size is that suit?

Forty-two long.

Take it off.

Attention!

All security personnel

report to your designated posts.

All civilian personnel

report to Operations immediately.

- I'm leaving you now.

- No.

Put every arm of the government,

military, law enforcement,

Federal, state and local, on high alert.

- If the media gets word that we lost...

- Use a cover story.

We can't risk a panic.

Call him an escaped convict.

Use every surveillance satellite,

every drone aircraft,

every freeway camera.

Use every resource we've got.

Attention:

All scheduled trains

into and out ofPenn Station Manhattan

are canceled due to

the ongoing evacuation

and the security perimeter in Central Park.

We ask that our passengers

remain calm and orderly

during these difficult circumstances.

Any disturbance will be subject

to immediate arrest by Transit police.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

We are committed

to providing you quality service.

Thank you.

We ask that our

passengers remain calm and orderly

during these difficult circumstances.

Any disturbance will be subject

to immediate arrest by Transit police.

You're not getting the ticket.

All right, back off!

- Don't push me. I want the ticket.

- Look, I don't...

- Now just give me the ticket!

- I'm not giving you anything!

Give me the...

What's the matter with you?

Rising global unrest

is causing leaders around the world

to criticize the US response

to the arrival of the spheres.

Reactions from both

national and international

religious communities ha ve been varied.

While some ha ve responded

with hope and measured optimism,

most religious communities ha ve

considered recent events as apocalyptic.

At gatherings and prayer vigils

in virtually every major city,

many see the arrival

of the Central Park sphere

as a sign of a new era,

or perhaps even the end of the world.

The rapture, the tribulation

and the impending battle of Armageddon

dominate much of the discussion.

Leaders around the world

are protesting the US's decision

to deny foreign scientists

full access to the being.

Have you done your homework?

School's canceled on account of the aliens.

- They say it's an invasion.

- Well, they're wrong.

- What makes you so sure?

- I just know.

Don't get that!

- Jacob!

- Hello?

May I speak

to Dr. Helen Benson, please?

It's for you.

- Hello?

- Dr. Helen Benson?

- Yes.

- I'm calling from Newark Penn Station.

We've got your patient here.

Oh, um...

Sorry, I think there's been a mistake.

I'm not that kind of a doctor.

Hold... Hold on a second.

He says you got his medicine.

I'll be right there.

...and stressed

the need for calm and understanding...

Sorry. Excuse me?

Excuse me! I'm sorry, someone

called me. My name's Dr. Benson.

Okay, he's over there.

He's your problem now.

Go ahead, take him. He's your problem.

Evacuation registration point

is located two blocks this way.

You know, I took a huge risk

back at the hospital.

Did I make a mistake?

Are you a friend to us?

I'm a friend to the Earth.

Let's keep it steady, folks.

Let's keep going forward.

Hello.

Hi.

Okay.

- Now what?

- Drive.

Look in your pocket.

Your inside pocket.

Turn left.

Striker 2829,

descend and maintain 2,000

to established vectors to the target area.

Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.

All right, everybody, we got our mission!

All right, target acquired and

confirmed, sir. We are locked on.

Madam Secretary,

they're sending in the drones.

Bring in the Reapers! We have go!

- Roger that! Descending to 1,200.

- Let's light this thing up.

Arm your Sidewinder missiles!

Roger that, Colonel.

Sidewinder missiles armed.

- He's activating!

- Fire! Fire, fire!

- Missiles intercepted!

- Get out of there!

Withdraw and realign

for another sortie!

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