1 00:00:03,251 --> 00:00:05,531 J"J" 2 00:01:43,170 --> 00:01:44,949 OK. 3 00:01:45,049 --> 00:01:46,510 It's gonna work this time. 4 00:01:46,610 --> 00:01:48,529 Here we go. Here we go. 5 00:02:00,449 --> 00:02:03,969 Polarity condensers at 75%. 6 00:02:05,170 --> 00:02:06,229 Close enough. 7 00:02:06,329 --> 00:02:09,029 I hope it's gonna work. 8 00:02:09,129 --> 00:02:10,409 Come on. 9 00:02:16,329 --> 00:02:18,089 No! 10 00:02:19,329 --> 00:02:20,649 And it overloads again. 11 00:03:12,208 --> 00:03:13,988 How was the last diagnostic? 12 00:03:14,088 --> 00:03:16,548 We still have a 10-second targeting-system delay. 13 00:03:16,648 --> 00:03:18,988 - Acceptable, but barely. - My concern is containment. 14 00:03:19,088 --> 00:03:22,468 If that solar flare's a B class, we'll have to shut it down. 15 00:03:22,568 --> 00:03:24,428 Great. We have an untested system 16 00:03:24,528 --> 00:03:26,868 and we're giving demonstration to the president. 17 00:03:26,968 --> 00:03:28,567 No pressure. 18 00:03:31,648 --> 00:03:33,028 Are we ready, Dr. Whitlow? 19 00:03:33,128 --> 00:03:35,688 I would feel more comfortable if we had another month. 20 00:03:37,448 --> 00:03:40,547 We're over budget and out of time. 21 00:03:40,647 --> 00:03:41,968 This is our one last shot. 22 00:03:50,368 --> 00:03:52,308 Thank you, Brian. Good luck. 23 00:03:52,408 --> 00:03:53,987 Mr. President, 24 00:03:54,087 --> 00:03:55,468 Vice President Crane. 25 00:03:55,568 --> 00:03:57,908 Been looking forward to this, Brian. 26 00:03:58,008 --> 00:04:00,967 - Let's start the show. - Yes, sir. 27 00:04:04,608 --> 00:04:06,727 Please, have a seat. 28 00:04:12,967 --> 00:04:16,747 Today, we unveil the world's most advanced 29 00:04:16,847 --> 00:04:18,347 global defense system: 30 00:04:18,447 --> 00:04:20,587 A space-based interceptor 31 00:04:20,687 --> 00:04:23,147 armed with unlimited energy. 32 00:04:23,247 --> 00:04:26,247 Dr. Jane Whitlow is gonna take us through a demonstration. 33 00:04:28,687 --> 00:04:30,387 Thank you. 34 00:04:30,487 --> 00:04:33,987 In 2010, our high-frequency disruptor program 35 00:04:34,087 --> 00:04:35,867 made an incredible scientific breakthrough. 36 00:04:35,967 --> 00:04:38,867 We discovered how to use high-frequency pulses 37 00:04:38,967 --> 00:04:41,107 to affect the Earth's magnetosphere. 38 00:04:41,207 --> 00:04:44,147 The purpose: to eventually combat 39 00:04:44,247 --> 00:04:46,587 global warming by affecting weather patterns. 40 00:04:46,687 --> 00:04:48,627 But the potential didn't stop there. 41 00:04:48,727 --> 00:04:52,306 We also discovered we could affect the sun's magnetosphere 42 00:04:52,406 --> 00:04:54,606 and use it to harness incredible power. 43 00:04:56,366 --> 00:04:58,026 We will start by sending 44 00:04:58,126 --> 00:05:00,427 an extreme high-frequency pulse into the sun. 45 00:05:00,527 --> 00:05:02,947 How safe is this, Dr. Whitlow? 46 00:05:03,047 --> 00:05:04,867 VEN- 47 00:05:04,967 --> 00:05:07,027 The pulse will disrupt a localized area 48 00:05:07,127 --> 00:05:08,626 in the sun's magnetic field, 49 00:05:08,726 --> 00:05:10,266 releasing an A-class solar flare 50 00:05:10,366 --> 00:05:13,447 with zero threat potential. 51 00:05:14,687 --> 00:05:16,426 Peter? 52 00:05:16,526 --> 00:05:17,586 We're up. 53 00:05:17,686 --> 00:05:19,367 Activating. 54 00:05:22,646 --> 00:05:27,126 Five, four, three, two, one. 55 00:05:40,286 --> 00:05:43,066 The sun's released energy will now be collected 56 00:05:43,166 --> 00:05:44,626 by our satellite and then redirected 57 00:05:44,726 --> 00:05:47,186 as a focused beam to destroy targeted space objects. 58 00:05:47,286 --> 00:05:49,865 Tracking trajectory. 59 00:05:49,965 --> 00:05:52,345 Activating solar array. 60 00:05:52,445 --> 00:05:53,886 We're in position. 61 00:06:01,126 --> 00:06:04,265 Energy collection in five, four, 62 00:06:04,365 --> 00:06:06,845 three, two, one. 63 00:06:17,206 --> 00:06:21,125 We're at maximum capacity. Containment is holding. 64 00:06:22,805 --> 00:06:25,385 Mr. President, the unlimited power of the sun 65 00:06:25,485 --> 00:06:28,345 has now armed us against any oncoming threat, 66 00:06:28,445 --> 00:06:31,105 be it a rogue missile, satellite, or asteroid. 67 00:06:31,205 --> 00:06:33,225 For the purpose of this test, 68 00:06:33,325 --> 00:06:36,965 we've chosen one of our decommissioned communication satellites. 69 00:06:38,045 --> 00:06:40,165 Peter, fire when ready. 70 00:06:42,525 --> 00:06:43,985 Target is locked. 71 00:06:44,085 --> 00:06:45,285 lon beam initialized. 72 00:06:53,125 --> 00:06:54,744 Yes! All right! 73 00:06:54,844 --> 00:06:56,905 That's what I'm talking about. 74 00:06:57,005 --> 00:06:58,525 That's the stuff. 75 00:07:02,765 --> 00:07:05,184 Congratulations. Congratulations. 76 00:07:05,284 --> 00:07:07,185 Ladies and gentlemen, 77 00:07:07,285 --> 00:07:09,945 you've just witnessed the future of global defense. 78 00:07:10,045 --> 00:07:11,705 Stuck my neck out to keep this alive. 79 00:07:11,805 --> 00:07:13,225 I'm glad I did. 80 00:07:13,325 --> 00:07:15,304 Excellent work, Dr. Whitlow. 81 00:07:15,404 --> 00:07:16,984 - Thank you. - Very impressive. 82 00:07:17,084 --> 00:07:18,084 Thank you very much. 83 00:07:19,564 --> 00:07:20,764 We're in the clear. 84 00:07:24,924 --> 00:07:25,944 Well... 85 00:07:26,044 --> 00:07:28,244 We just made history. 86 00:07:29,284 --> 00:07:31,224 And our next round of funding. 87 00:07:31,324 --> 00:07:33,884 So, can I breathe now? 88 00:07:47,964 --> 00:07:49,164 What's happening? 89 00:07:51,364 --> 00:07:53,703 Peter, what just happened? 90 00:07:53,803 --> 00:07:55,504 Massive system failure. 91 00:07:55,604 --> 00:07:57,304 The satellite's emptying its energy banks. 92 00:07:57,404 --> 00:07:58,844 Where? What's it targeting? 93 00:08:02,404 --> 00:08:03,704 The sun. 94 00:08:03,804 --> 00:08:05,323 Shut it down! Now! 95 00:08:18,284 --> 00:08:19,744 What the hell's going on? 96 00:08:19,844 --> 00:08:22,663 Our satellite just triggered a solar storm. 97 00:08:22,763 --> 00:08:25,103 - How big? - Peter, status! 98 00:08:25,203 --> 00:08:29,103 Oh, hell! Looks like the first solar flare is an X-class. 99 00:08:29,203 --> 00:08:31,743 How bad is an X-class? 100 00:08:31,843 --> 00:08:33,063 Satellites, power grids, 101 00:08:33,163 --> 00:08:34,743 electronics, navigation system... 102 00:08:34,843 --> 00:08:36,823 They'll all be affected. 103 00:08:36,923 --> 00:08:38,103 When? 104 00:08:38,203 --> 00:08:40,523 Approximately 10 minutes. 105 00:08:58,683 --> 00:09:00,183 You have the right to remain silent. 106 00:09:00,283 --> 00:09:01,823 Anything you say or do can and will 107 00:09:01,923 --> 00:09:03,943 be held against you in a court of law. 108 00:09:04,043 --> 00:09:06,463 - You have the right to speak to an attorney. - Easy, huh? 109 00:09:06,563 --> 00:09:09,142 If you can't afford one, one will be appointed you. Do you understand? 110 00:09:09,242 --> 00:09:11,303 - Yeah. - Do you wish to call a lawyer? 111 00:09:11,403 --> 00:09:12,883 You'll pay for the legal fees, right? 112 00:09:14,803 --> 00:09:15,883 Ah! 113 00:09:19,562 --> 00:09:21,622 Davis, not a half-bad takedown. 114 00:09:21,722 --> 00:09:24,423 Houston, your pat search was terrible. 115 00:09:24,523 --> 00:09:27,022 You didn't properly handcuff the felon. 116 00:09:27,122 --> 00:09:28,382 So you both fail. 117 00:09:28,482 --> 00:09:30,783 Fail? 118 00:09:30,883 --> 00:09:32,502 Yeah. As in you just screwed up. 119 00:09:32,602 --> 00:09:36,062 Your partner makes a mistake, you both pay the price. 120 00:09:36,162 --> 00:09:37,623 So pack up. 121 00:09:37,723 --> 00:09:40,702 I wanna see you both back at the academy in half an hour. 122 00:09:40,802 --> 00:09:42,362 Yeah. 123 00:09:44,562 --> 00:09:46,262 I guess if that was a real situation, 124 00:09:46,362 --> 00:09:47,982 you probably would've saved my life. 125 00:09:48,082 --> 00:09:50,882 Yeah. But I think I would've preferred a pass. 126 00:09:53,162 --> 00:09:55,782 The dinosaurs were everywhere. 127 00:09:55,882 --> 00:09:57,742 They roamed the land, flew through the air, 128 00:09:57,842 --> 00:09:59,702 and swam in the seas. 129 00:09:59,802 --> 00:10:01,942 But 65 million years ago, 130 00:10:02,042 --> 00:10:05,382 something happened that totally killed them off. 131 00:10:05,482 --> 00:10:08,162 Does anyone know what caused the extinction of dinosaurs? 132 00:10:09,522 --> 00:10:12,282 The ice age. Even my baby brother knows that. 133 00:10:13,482 --> 00:10:15,822 Thank you, Sam. 134 00:10:15,922 --> 00:10:18,182 Extreme climate change is a possibility. 135 00:10:18,282 --> 00:10:20,022 But it also could've been asteroids 136 00:10:20,122 --> 00:10:22,221 or global volcanic eruptions. 137 00:10:22,321 --> 00:10:24,782 Some scientists even think the dinosaurs died off 138 00:10:24,882 --> 00:10:27,861 because of several huge disasters combined. 139 00:10:27,961 --> 00:10:30,022 So where's the guest speaker? 140 00:10:30,122 --> 00:10:32,162 He should be arriving shortly. 141 00:10:33,841 --> 00:10:35,261 Peter, what's our status? 142 00:10:35,361 --> 00:10:37,402 One minute to impact. 143 00:10:51,361 --> 00:10:55,261 Right here is why I volunteer to do this every week. 144 00:10:55,361 --> 00:10:57,981 Now, the 2nd reason? Exercise. 145 00:10:58,081 --> 00:11:01,041 Let's pick up the pace and work those glutes! Come on! 146 00:11:02,241 --> 00:11:03,641 Watch your step. 147 00:11:37,200 --> 00:11:39,300 - I was getting worried. - The traffic was terrible. 148 00:11:39,400 --> 00:11:41,220 I'm not that late anyway, am I? 149 00:11:41,320 --> 00:11:44,300 - You're ten and a half minutes late. - Ten and a half minutes? 150 00:11:44,400 --> 00:11:47,140 Guys, it's my pleasure to introduce acclaimed scientist, 151 00:11:47,240 --> 00:11:48,800 Dr. Michael Ranger. 152 00:11:52,760 --> 00:11:54,120 OK... 153 00:11:56,080 --> 00:11:58,860 I'm here today to talk to you about what it is that I do 154 00:11:58,960 --> 00:12:01,720 and why science is such a great profession. 155 00:12:06,640 --> 00:12:08,140 Did you feel that? 156 00:12:08,240 --> 00:12:09,480 Is that a tremor? 157 00:12:15,400 --> 00:12:16,480 Earthquake! 158 00:12:25,639 --> 00:12:27,600 Whoa! 159 00:12:29,520 --> 00:12:31,440 Get off the street! 160 00:12:36,039 --> 00:12:38,139 We're gonna exit the building, 161 00:12:38,239 --> 00:12:40,099 nice and calm. Stay calm. 162 00:12:40,199 --> 00:12:41,600 Exit the building! 163 00:13:04,479 --> 00:13:05,919 Guys, hang on! 164 00:13:07,879 --> 00:13:10,819 Breathe in through the nose, out through the mouth. 165 00:13:10,919 --> 00:13:12,039 OK. 166 00:13:30,638 --> 00:13:32,699 Call 911! 167 00:13:32,799 --> 00:13:34,078 We'll look for survivors! 168 00:13:41,318 --> 00:13:43,379 Thank you for saving my life. 169 00:13:43,479 --> 00:13:45,279 That's all right. 170 00:13:46,278 --> 00:13:47,918 Don't worry about it. 171 00:13:50,079 --> 00:13:52,258 - Are you all right? - Yeah, I'm OK. 172 00:13:52,358 --> 00:13:54,118 Yeah. OK. 173 00:14:03,598 --> 00:14:05,798 Dad, I can't get a signal. 174 00:14:09,038 --> 00:14:10,558 Neither can I. 175 00:14:14,998 --> 00:14:17,318 That was no ordinary earthquake. 176 00:14:22,518 --> 00:14:24,318 We just got hit by a solar flare. 177 00:15:18,797 --> 00:15:20,357 Guys! 178 00:15:21,997 --> 00:15:23,837 Help me get this off him. 179 00:16:04,396 --> 00:16:07,456 It was a 6.5 magnitude earthquake. 180 00:16:07,556 --> 00:16:11,856 For a Class X.9 solar flare, it could've been worse. 181 00:16:11,956 --> 00:16:14,696 How the hell does a solar flare cause an earthquake? 182 00:16:14,796 --> 00:16:17,176 Its impact on the outer atmosphere 183 00:16:17,276 --> 00:16:19,737 had the energy of 1 billion megatons of TNT. 184 00:16:19,837 --> 00:16:23,016 It literally wobbled the Earth on its axis. 185 00:16:23,116 --> 00:16:26,576 Dr. Whitlow, what exactly have we done? 186 00:16:26,676 --> 00:16:29,416 Like hurricanes, we have categories 187 00:16:29,516 --> 00:16:32,496 for global catastrophic threats. 188 00:16:32,596 --> 00:16:36,016 Category 5: global economic impact. 189 00:16:36,116 --> 00:16:40,096 Six: a breakdown of infrastructure in society. 190 00:16:40,196 --> 00:16:43,615 Seven: the destruction of the human race. 191 00:16:43,715 --> 00:16:47,055 Eight: the destruction of the planet. 192 00:16:47,155 --> 00:16:50,176 This may qualify as a Category 5. 193 00:16:50,276 --> 00:16:52,415 No, we need time to assess this situation. 194 00:16:52,515 --> 00:16:55,455 What happened here today is a matter of national security. 195 00:16:55,555 --> 00:16:57,976 Mr. President, we are the only ones who know 196 00:16:58,076 --> 00:16:59,456 what caused this thing. 197 00:16:59,556 --> 00:17:01,055 And for the good of this country, 198 00:17:01,155 --> 00:17:03,216 I believe it's important that it stay that way. 199 00:17:03,316 --> 00:17:05,096 I agree. 200 00:17:05,196 --> 00:17:07,935 I can't allow this government to be undermined 201 00:17:08,035 --> 00:17:09,735 with an environmental scandal 202 00:17:09,835 --> 00:17:11,895 when we have a population to protect. 203 00:17:11,995 --> 00:17:13,616 Understood? 204 00:17:13,716 --> 00:17:16,535 I am declaring a nationwide state of emergency. 205 00:17:16,635 --> 00:17:19,936 I want all U.S. planes grounded but for military flights. 206 00:17:20,036 --> 00:17:22,416 I want all military sectors on high alert. 207 00:17:22,516 --> 00:17:24,415 Get me FEMA, Homeland Security. 208 00:17:24,515 --> 00:17:26,655 I want the director of Central Intelligence 209 00:17:26,755 --> 00:17:28,715 in the Oval Office in 20 minutes. 210 00:17:30,755 --> 00:17:33,095 (Michael: Listen. I'm sure everybody's family is fine. 211 00:17:33,195 --> 00:17:34,975 As soon as the cell phones start working, 212 00:17:35,075 --> 00:17:37,835 Karen will call your parents and let them know you're OK. 213 00:17:39,635 --> 00:17:42,174 Look! There you go. 214 00:17:42,274 --> 00:17:44,575 - Hello? Michael... 215 00:17:44,675 --> 00:17:46,535 I'm trying to reach Karen. Is she OK? 216 00:17:46,635 --> 00:17:48,455 No, no. She's fine. Don't worry. 217 00:17:48,555 --> 00:17:50,335 Please tell her I'm OK. 218 00:17:50,435 --> 00:17:52,454 Cell signals are totally out of whack. 219 00:17:52,554 --> 00:17:54,775 I think it was a solar storm that caused this. 220 00:17:54,875 --> 00:17:57,055 It must be wreaking havoc on everything electronic, 221 00:17:57,155 --> 00:17:59,655 including cell signals. 222 00:17:59,755 --> 00:18:01,495 Bev, what's wrong? 223 00:18:01,595 --> 00:18:03,174 I just watched a passenger plane 224 00:18:03,274 --> 00:18:04,274 fall out of the sky. 225 00:18:05,395 --> 00:18:06,935 I'm sorry. 226 00:18:07,035 --> 00:18:10,415 It's a mess here. I'm waiting for fire and rescue. 227 00:18:10,515 --> 00:18:11,974 Listen, Bev, 228 00:18:12,074 --> 00:18:13,815 you can handle this. 229 00:18:13,915 --> 00:18:15,254 Just go home. 230 00:18:15,354 --> 00:18:17,815 Karen and I will meet you there as soon as we can. 231 00:18:17,915 --> 00:18:19,835 Thank you, Michael. 232 00:18:21,195 --> 00:18:22,814 I mean that. 233 00:18:22,914 --> 00:18:25,595 All right. Bye. 234 00:18:27,314 --> 00:18:29,734 Is Mom OK? 235 00:18:29,834 --> 00:18:31,814 Yeah. She's just a little shaken up. 236 00:18:31,914 --> 00:18:33,374 OK. 237 00:18:33,474 --> 00:18:34,634 All right? 238 00:18:36,674 --> 00:18:38,814 OK. Let's call your parents first. 239 00:18:38,914 --> 00:18:42,034 All right, go ahead, tell me the number. 240 00:18:57,634 --> 00:18:59,533 There are widespread communications 241 00:18:59,633 --> 00:19:02,013 and power disruptions throughout the country. 242 00:19:02,113 --> 00:19:03,974 Death tolls are trickling in. 243 00:19:04,074 --> 00:19:05,534 At the moment, it stands at 140, 244 00:19:05,634 --> 00:19:07,773 but that does not include the 3 passenger planes 245 00:19:07,873 --> 00:19:09,374 that are currently unaccounted for. 246 00:19:09,474 --> 00:19:11,414 What about the rest of the world? 247 00:19:11,514 --> 00:19:13,573 The solar flare struck the Northern Hemisphere. 248 00:19:13,673 --> 00:19:15,453 Europe should be comparable to us, 249 00:19:15,553 --> 00:19:17,054 same with parts of Central America. 250 00:19:17,154 --> 00:19:19,293 We've been in contact with Canada, 251 00:19:19,393 --> 00:19:22,173 the UK and France, and their damages seem to be 252 00:19:22,273 --> 00:19:23,973 only to their power grids as well. 253 00:19:24,073 --> 00:19:25,453 How long will this last? 254 00:19:25,553 --> 00:19:29,534 This is the largest solar storm we've ever seen. 255 00:19:29,634 --> 00:19:32,694 It could last a couple of days or it could last a week. 256 00:19:32,794 --> 00:19:35,893 The region of the sun that was hit is still very volatile. 257 00:19:35,993 --> 00:19:38,734 That's true, but I think the key here 258 00:19:38,834 --> 00:19:40,573 is to avoid feeding panic. 259 00:19:40,673 --> 00:19:42,333 We're going to have the power grids 260 00:19:42,433 --> 00:19:44,453 up and running in all major cities by tonight. 261 00:19:44,553 --> 00:19:46,173 Military and government communication 262 00:19:46,273 --> 00:19:47,333 has not been affected. 263 00:19:47,433 --> 00:19:48,813 I think it's safe to say that 264 00:19:48,913 --> 00:19:50,132 the worst is behind us. 265 00:19:50,232 --> 00:19:51,933 Well, at least that's something. 266 00:19:52,033 --> 00:19:54,813 Let's work that into the national address. 267 00:19:54,913 --> 00:19:56,973 And what if the worst isn't behind us? 268 00:19:57,073 --> 00:20:01,433 Well, with all due respect, Vice President Crane, it is. 269 00:20:07,833 --> 00:20:10,332 My fellow Americans, 270 00:20:10,432 --> 00:20:12,733 today, at 10:12 a. m. Pacific Time, 271 00:20:12,833 --> 00:20:16,372 the Northern Hemisphere was struck by a Class X solar flare. 272 00:20:16,472 --> 00:20:19,413 This unprecedented event triggered a series 273 00:20:19,513 --> 00:20:22,932 of global earthquakes, disrupted our power grids, communications, 274 00:20:23,032 --> 00:20:25,172 and transport systems. 275 00:20:25,272 --> 00:20:29,173 This solar flare is the first wave of a geomagnetic storm 276 00:20:29,273 --> 00:20:33,532 that will plague our planet for the next 48 hours. 277 00:20:33,632 --> 00:20:35,572 But there is no need to panic. 278 00:20:35,672 --> 00:20:38,172 Our government and military infrastructures 279 00:20:38,272 --> 00:20:39,213 remain unaffected. 280 00:20:39,313 --> 00:20:40,972 Everything is under control. 281 00:20:41,072 --> 00:20:42,692 Yeah, right. 282 00:20:42,792 --> 00:20:45,452 You just know when they say that everything's under control, 283 00:20:45,552 --> 00:20:47,112 the crap has hit the fan. 284 00:20:48,832 --> 00:20:51,172 Texting Tim? 285 00:20:51,272 --> 00:20:55,932 When that earthquake hit, I... I kept seeing his face. 286 00:20:56,032 --> 00:20:58,032 If I ever lost him... 287 00:21:00,432 --> 00:21:02,112 Why don't you like him? 288 00:21:03,591 --> 00:21:06,152 It's not that I don't like him. It's... 289 00:21:09,872 --> 00:21:12,252 Look, I know it's none of my business, 290 00:21:12,352 --> 00:21:14,371 but I've been doing some research. 291 00:21:14,471 --> 00:21:16,192 What kind of research? 292 00:21:18,752 --> 00:21:20,672 Dad? Spit it out. 293 00:21:24,871 --> 00:21:26,652 Statistically, 294 00:21:26,752 --> 00:21:31,131 75% of marriages to police officers end in divorce, 295 00:21:31,231 --> 00:21:33,851 19% in domestic violence. 296 00:21:33,951 --> 00:21:36,051 Are you kidding me? 297 00:21:36,151 --> 00:21:38,411 Well, the stats don't lie. 298 00:21:38,511 --> 00:21:39,771 That means you have a 6% chance 299 00:21:39,871 --> 00:21:41,691 of a successful marriage. 300 00:21:41,791 --> 00:21:45,411 Dad, will you stop with the stats? I love Tim. 301 00:21:45,511 --> 00:21:48,851 And he's the nicest, most respectful man on the planet. 302 00:21:48,951 --> 00:21:50,891 OK. All right. 303 00:21:50,991 --> 00:21:52,371 I just worry about you. 304 00:21:52,471 --> 00:21:54,611 You don't need to worry. 305 00:21:54,711 --> 00:21:55,951 I can take care of myself. 306 00:22:21,591 --> 00:22:23,931 - Are you OK? - Yeah. You? 307 00:22:24,031 --> 00:22:26,610 I'm fine. I couldn't reach your grandfather. 308 00:22:26,710 --> 00:22:29,370 - I'll check out back. - I'll check by the lake. 309 00:22:29,470 --> 00:22:30,710 OK. 310 00:22:34,751 --> 00:22:36,470 Governor? 311 00:22:46,950 --> 00:22:48,510 Governor? 312 00:22:53,310 --> 00:22:54,550 Governor? 313 00:23:02,150 --> 00:23:03,730 Governor... 314 00:23:03,830 --> 00:23:05,750 There. 315 00:23:07,070 --> 00:23:09,370 Looks like you cut your head. 316 00:23:09,470 --> 00:23:11,770 Why the heck do you keep calling me Governor? 317 00:23:11,870 --> 00:23:13,810 I haven't been a governor for 20 years. 318 00:23:13,910 --> 00:23:16,470 All right. From now on, I'm gonna call you Willie. 319 00:23:19,389 --> 00:23:21,049 Dad? 320 00:23:21,149 --> 00:23:23,509 He's up here! In the study! 321 00:23:27,030 --> 00:23:28,250 Dad! 322 00:23:28,350 --> 00:23:30,509 - He's gonna be all right. - Oh God! 323 00:23:32,029 --> 00:23:34,869 Don't stand there gawking, help an old man up, huh? 324 00:23:36,989 --> 00:23:38,410 There you go. 325 00:23:38,510 --> 00:23:39,989 All right. 326 00:23:43,389 --> 00:23:46,410 Mr. President, Brian has got a very good reason 327 00:23:46,510 --> 00:23:47,929 to downplay the solar storm. 328 00:23:48,029 --> 00:23:50,329 It was his program that got us into this mess, 329 00:23:50,429 --> 00:23:53,209 and he is simply trying to protect his ass. 330 00:23:53,309 --> 00:23:55,289 I'll take your opinion into consideration. 331 00:23:55,389 --> 00:23:56,909 That's all I ask. 332 00:23:58,109 --> 00:23:59,909 Come in. 333 00:24:01,749 --> 00:24:03,289 Sir, you have a call. 334 00:24:03,389 --> 00:24:05,229 It's the NASA administrator. It's urgent. 335 00:24:07,069 --> 00:24:09,269 President Duncan. 336 00:24:10,389 --> 00:24:12,529 When? 337 00:24:12,629 --> 00:24:14,869 Is this an isolated event? 338 00:24:16,309 --> 00:24:17,429 Thank you. 339 00:24:19,909 --> 00:24:21,709 We may have another situation. 340 00:24:27,388 --> 00:24:30,369 The second you get back, you send all your data to NASA. 341 00:24:30,469 --> 00:24:32,408 Brian, this is spiraling out of control. 342 00:24:32,508 --> 00:24:35,288 The HFD program never should've been rushed. 343 00:24:35,388 --> 00:24:37,929 It was a calculated risk, meant to meet a deadline. 344 00:24:38,029 --> 00:24:39,049 That's it. 345 00:24:39,149 --> 00:24:40,768 A risk without proper simulations. 346 00:24:40,868 --> 00:24:42,729 You forced my team to ignore protocols. 347 00:24:42,829 --> 00:24:45,168 Mistakes were made, but we've gotta move forward. 348 00:24:45,268 --> 00:24:46,568 We're gonna fix this. 349 00:24:46,668 --> 00:24:48,868 I hope we can before more people die. 350 00:24:59,068 --> 00:25:00,528 Did you feel that? 351 00:25:00,628 --> 00:25:03,588 Yeah. We just got hit by another solar flare. 352 00:25:13,148 --> 00:25:14,308 When's this gonna stop? 353 00:25:15,788 --> 00:25:17,207 Hi. 354 00:25:17,307 --> 00:25:19,628 Jack! I'm so glad you're home. 355 00:25:21,588 --> 00:25:23,688 It's gonna be OK. 356 00:25:23,788 --> 00:25:26,728 What's the inside scoop, Jack? It's a solar storm. 357 00:25:26,828 --> 00:25:28,248 A bad one, but we've seen it before. 358 00:25:28,348 --> 00:25:30,848 48 hours tops and everything will be back to normal. 359 00:25:30,948 --> 00:25:33,048 A solar storm that hits that hard and this fast 360 00:25:33,148 --> 00:25:34,848 doesn't disappear in 2 days. 361 00:25:34,948 --> 00:25:36,407 It's being downplayed to avoid panic. 362 00:25:36,507 --> 00:25:38,647 Your ex sounds like a conspiracy nut. 363 00:25:38,747 --> 00:25:41,207 And you sound like a typical senator's lackey. 364 00:25:41,307 --> 00:25:44,287 Whatever it is, hopefully we're through the worst of it. 365 00:25:44,387 --> 00:25:45,527 I'm sorry, William. 366 00:25:45,627 --> 00:25:47,768 This is just getting started. 367 00:25:47,868 --> 00:25:50,847 We got magnetic fields going haywire. 368 00:25:50,947 --> 00:25:53,368 Birds are dying, planes are falling from the sky. 369 00:25:53,468 --> 00:25:56,047 - Conjecture. - Jack, what I saw today was... 370 00:25:56,147 --> 00:25:58,647 Was a terrible tragedy and a horrible coincidence. 371 00:25:58,747 --> 00:26:01,527 If this solar storm is as bad as Michael says it is, 372 00:26:01,627 --> 00:26:04,407 why aren't there hundreds of planes dropping out of the sky? 373 00:26:04,507 --> 00:26:07,967 Because right now, the pockets of electromagnetic pulses 374 00:26:08,067 --> 00:26:09,687 are random and dispersing quickly. 375 00:26:09,787 --> 00:26:12,167 Eventually, the atmosphere will become oversaturated, 376 00:26:12,267 --> 00:26:14,087 affecting everything electrical. 377 00:26:14,187 --> 00:26:16,527 Maybe we're overreacting. 378 00:26:16,627 --> 00:26:18,847 The most important thing is that we're prepared. 379 00:26:18,947 --> 00:26:21,767 We need to stockpile food and water for at least a month. 380 00:26:21,867 --> 00:26:24,207 For a 2-day solar storm? 381 00:26:24,307 --> 00:26:25,807 Seriously? Who should we believe? 382 00:26:25,907 --> 00:26:28,806 The president of the USA, in consultation with 383 00:26:28,906 --> 00:26:31,867 the greatest minds in the world, or a disgraced scientist? 384 00:26:33,227 --> 00:26:35,047 I rest my case. 385 00:26:35,147 --> 00:26:37,986 Come on, Michael. I'll help you get those supplies. 386 00:26:39,866 --> 00:26:41,027 Have fun shopping. 387 00:26:42,346 --> 00:26:43,567 Jack Hillcroft. 388 00:26:43,667 --> 00:26:45,666 Yes, Senator, we're back online. 389 00:26:48,666 --> 00:26:50,007 Jack's a senator's aide. 390 00:26:50,107 --> 00:26:51,927 He knows what's going on. 391 00:26:52,027 --> 00:26:53,366 Yeah, well, my father's a scientist 392 00:26:53,466 --> 00:26:55,806 with a doctorate in solar physics. 393 00:26:55,906 --> 00:26:58,266 I think he knows what he's talking about, Mom. 394 00:27:19,866 --> 00:27:21,246 What's going on? 395 00:27:21,346 --> 00:27:22,886 This keeps getting worse. 396 00:27:22,986 --> 00:27:24,885 DOD just placed us on satellite watch. 397 00:27:24,985 --> 00:27:26,486 The solar flares? 398 00:27:26,586 --> 00:27:28,886 They're knocking satellites out of orbit. Fast. 399 00:27:28,986 --> 00:27:30,126 Five seconds to impact. 400 00:27:30,226 --> 00:27:31,286 An M-class solar flare. 401 00:27:31,386 --> 00:27:32,646 We might feel this one. 402 00:27:32,746 --> 00:27:34,506 Great. 403 00:27:38,826 --> 00:27:41,606 NASA's requesting coordinates for any satellites at risk. 404 00:27:41,706 --> 00:27:43,165 They're desperate. 405 00:27:43,265 --> 00:27:44,726 How many satellites are designed to 406 00:27:44,826 --> 00:27:46,366 burn up completely upon re-entry? 407 00:27:46,466 --> 00:27:48,046 Smaller ones will disintegrate, 408 00:27:48,146 --> 00:27:49,845 but the average communications satellite weighs 5 tons. 409 00:27:49,945 --> 00:27:51,606 The bulk of that will stay intact. 410 00:27:51,706 --> 00:27:54,285 Almost 3,500 satellites are at risk of becoming fireballs? 411 00:27:54,385 --> 00:27:56,765 Over 10,000 if you include non-operational. 412 00:27:56,865 --> 00:27:58,326 Contact the Space Station. 413 00:27:58,426 --> 00:28:01,206 - Let's see what they know. - I'm on it. 414 00:28:01,306 --> 00:28:03,965 What's the trajectory of that one? 415 00:28:04,065 --> 00:28:07,025 It's dropping right above London. 416 00:28:10,305 --> 00:28:12,845 - Dr. Whitlow. You've been updated? 417 00:28:12,945 --> 00:28:14,646 Just now. 418 00:28:14,746 --> 00:28:17,265 We're about to have satellites striking populated areas. 419 00:28:20,225 --> 00:28:22,545 We may have underestimated this thing. 420 00:29:04,265 --> 00:29:06,444 You think we may have overreacted just a little? 421 00:29:06,544 --> 00:29:08,084 Trust me, Governor. 422 00:29:08,184 --> 00:29:10,864 In a couple days, you'll be grateful. 423 00:29:12,065 --> 00:29:13,644 Hi, Governor! 424 00:29:13,744 --> 00:29:15,164 We're making the rounds, 425 00:29:15,264 --> 00:29:17,204 checking on the neighbors after all that chaos. 426 00:29:17,304 --> 00:29:18,684 Greatly appreciate it, Jeffrey. 427 00:29:18,784 --> 00:29:22,084 - But please, call me William. - Of course. 428 00:29:22,184 --> 00:29:23,324 - Edna. - Hello. 429 00:29:23,424 --> 00:29:25,404 What's with all the supplies? 430 00:29:25,504 --> 00:29:27,244 Well, best to be prepared. 431 00:29:27,344 --> 00:29:28,884 That storm's gonna get worse. 432 00:29:28,984 --> 00:29:31,124 Make sure you have a lot of dry goods and water. 433 00:29:31,224 --> 00:29:33,584 Listen to him, Jeffrey. The man's a scientist. 434 00:29:35,424 --> 00:29:39,124 Sounds good. We're gonna check on Miss Swanson. 435 00:29:39,224 --> 00:29:41,203 Let us know if she needs anything. 436 00:29:41,303 --> 00:29:42,704 We're pretty well equipped. 437 00:29:54,144 --> 00:29:58,004 Hey, Dr. Ranger, Governor. 438 00:29:58,104 --> 00:29:59,284 Tim. 439 00:29:59,384 --> 00:30:00,823 Officer Davis. 440 00:30:01,984 --> 00:30:03,603 Uh, what's with all the stuff? 441 00:30:03,703 --> 00:30:05,643 Why don't you make yourself useful? 442 00:30:05,743 --> 00:30:07,344 Sure. 443 00:30:17,904 --> 00:30:20,004 I'm sorry I lost my cool with Michael. 444 00:30:20,104 --> 00:30:21,583 That guy gets under my skin. 445 00:30:22,943 --> 00:30:25,423 Jack, after what I saw today... 446 00:30:27,463 --> 00:30:29,723 It put things into perspective, you know? 447 00:30:29,823 --> 00:30:31,683 Life's too short to be holding grudges. 448 00:30:31,783 --> 00:30:33,483 You gotta let it go. 449 00:30:33,583 --> 00:30:35,863 I know. You're right. 450 00:30:37,543 --> 00:30:39,283 - Hey, Tim. - Hey! 451 00:30:39,383 --> 00:30:42,543 Your folks OK? - Yeah, they're good. Hey. 452 00:30:46,543 --> 00:30:48,962 What's the matter? - I need you all to see this. 453 00:30:49,062 --> 00:30:50,482 It's a clip from London. 454 00:30:50,582 --> 00:30:52,103 - London'? - Yeah. 455 00:30:59,062 --> 00:31:00,943 Oh, my God! 456 00:31:03,062 --> 00:31:04,403 It was some kind of fireball. 457 00:31:04,503 --> 00:31:06,002 It totally destroyed Big Ben. 458 00:31:06,102 --> 00:31:08,042 It's not a fireball, it's a satellite 459 00:31:08,142 --> 00:31:10,143 knocked out of its orbit by the solar storm. 460 00:31:11,503 --> 00:31:14,082 - Is this gonna keep happening? - Yep. 461 00:31:14,182 --> 00:31:16,242 - Why didn't they see it coming? - They should've. 462 00:31:16,342 --> 00:31:18,882 They can forecast these things days in advance. 463 00:31:18,982 --> 00:31:21,202 - Something's happening. - Like what? 464 00:31:21,302 --> 00:31:23,122 I won't know until I analyze the solar data, 465 00:31:23,222 --> 00:31:24,323 but we need to move quick. 466 00:31:24,423 --> 00:31:26,083 Let's unload the truck. 467 00:31:26,183 --> 00:31:28,563 I'll pick up a generator and some more supplies. 468 00:31:28,663 --> 00:31:30,322 I'll get my radio out of the garage 469 00:31:30,422 --> 00:31:32,322 and dig out the emergency kit. 470 00:31:32,422 --> 00:31:33,682 Jack, what do you know about 471 00:31:33,782 --> 00:31:35,722 the special routing arrangement service? 472 00:31:35,822 --> 00:31:39,002 SRAS. It's a secure government communications network. 473 00:31:39,102 --> 00:31:41,082 It uses shielded military satellites. 474 00:31:41,182 --> 00:31:44,082 We're gonna lose Internet and cell phone service soon. 475 00:31:44,182 --> 00:31:46,001 That hardware could keep us connected. 476 00:31:46,101 --> 00:31:48,682 I'll go to the office now and sign out an access key. 477 00:31:48,782 --> 00:31:50,842 - I was so worried. - Me too. You OK? 478 00:31:50,942 --> 00:31:52,721 It's getting scary out there. 479 00:31:52,821 --> 00:31:54,521 I'll protect you. 480 00:31:54,621 --> 00:31:56,882 Tim, what are you doing? 481 00:31:56,982 --> 00:31:58,842 Nothing, I wasn't doing anything. 482 00:31:58,942 --> 00:32:00,042 No, I don't mean that, 483 00:32:00,142 --> 00:32:02,802 I mean what are you doing right now? 484 00:32:02,902 --> 00:32:04,921 - What-whatever you need. - Good. 485 00:32:05,021 --> 00:32:07,762 I need you to help me pick up a generator and more supplies. 486 00:32:07,862 --> 00:32:10,342 Sure. Done. 487 00:32:14,221 --> 00:32:17,841 - I think I've been drafted. - It's OK. He doesn't bite. 488 00:32:17,941 --> 00:32:19,061 Are you sure? 489 00:32:20,661 --> 00:32:23,301 - Hey! We don't have all day! - Yeah. 490 00:32:30,662 --> 00:32:32,041 I just spoke with NASA. 491 00:32:32,141 --> 00:32:33,842 Cloudsat and Terra just went down. 492 00:32:33,942 --> 00:32:35,841 They can't get through to the Space Station. 493 00:32:35,941 --> 00:32:37,282 Any ideas? 494 00:32:37,382 --> 00:32:39,401 Try skipping the signal off a satellite 495 00:32:39,501 --> 00:32:40,401 in the upper orbit. 496 00:32:40,501 --> 00:32:41,861 Anik E1 is still operational. 497 00:32:44,661 --> 00:32:47,421 Contact at the Space Station coming up now. 498 00:32:49,981 --> 00:32:53,580 Well, that's strange. It's a live transmission. 499 00:33:09,181 --> 00:33:10,801 That thing is the only portable 500 00:33:10,901 --> 00:33:12,840 high-frequency disruptor in existence. 501 00:33:12,940 --> 00:33:14,640 High-frequency disruptor? 502 00:33:14,740 --> 00:33:17,240 It sends EHF pulses into the magnetosphere. 503 00:33:17,340 --> 00:33:19,761 - Why? - To manipulate the weather. 504 00:33:19,861 --> 00:33:22,160 Hopefully to reverse global warming. 505 00:33:22,260 --> 00:33:23,181 Is that you? 506 00:33:26,380 --> 00:33:30,000 Karen drew that when she was 5 years old. Give it to me. 507 00:33:30,100 --> 00:33:32,200 Thank you. Gas cans are in the corner. 508 00:33:32,300 --> 00:33:35,240 The generator's in the back next to the manure bags. 509 00:33:35,340 --> 00:33:37,620 - Of course it is. - Mm-hmm. 510 00:33:43,621 --> 00:33:45,420 Oh, my God. 511 00:33:48,380 --> 00:33:51,320 - Son of a... - Is everything OK? 512 00:33:51,420 --> 00:33:53,840 The satellite picked up a high-frequency pulse 513 00:33:53,940 --> 00:33:55,480 that was targeted at the sun. 514 00:33:55,580 --> 00:33:57,600 It triggered the solar storm. 515 00:33:57,700 --> 00:33:59,080 You have your own satellite? 516 00:33:59,180 --> 00:34:01,639 Sort of. Technically, it was decommissioned. 517 00:34:01,739 --> 00:34:03,500 Who would target the sun? 518 00:34:09,419 --> 00:34:13,200 This is bad. This is really, really bad. 519 00:34:13,300 --> 00:34:15,880 It originated at the HFD facility outside of Boston. 520 00:34:15,980 --> 00:34:18,480 Wow. Who else knows about this? 521 00:34:18,580 --> 00:34:21,360 I'm the only civilian monitoring EHF pulses. 522 00:34:21,460 --> 00:34:24,719 This had to be the government. They're covering it up. 523 00:34:24,819 --> 00:34:26,739 Pick up, Jane. 524 00:34:28,899 --> 00:34:30,359 All right, change of plans. 525 00:34:30,459 --> 00:34:32,559 Let's load up. We're going someplace else. 526 00:34:32,659 --> 00:34:34,959 To do what? 527 00:34:35,059 --> 00:34:36,639 You ask a lot of questions. 528 00:34:36,739 --> 00:34:39,579 - I'm a cop. - You're a cadet. Let's go. 529 00:34:43,140 --> 00:34:44,919 London's a mess. 530 00:34:45,019 --> 00:34:46,959 We've got the UN saying it was an isolated incident. 531 00:34:47,059 --> 00:34:49,399 We now have 18 "isolated incidents. " 532 00:34:49,499 --> 00:34:51,159 What about telling the truth? 533 00:34:51,259 --> 00:34:53,199 Cause more mass panic? No thanks. 534 00:34:53,299 --> 00:34:54,919 We're dealing with it. 535 00:34:55,019 --> 00:34:57,079 All the satellites in lower- to mid-orbit 536 00:34:57,179 --> 00:35:00,959 are shutting down, including the Space Station. 537 00:35:01,059 --> 00:35:03,519 It's the size of a football field, Brian. 538 00:35:03,619 --> 00:35:05,639 That should disintegrate upon re-entry. 539 00:35:05,739 --> 00:35:08,239 It was designed to deorbit in a controlled manner, 540 00:35:08,339 --> 00:35:10,319 with its debris shower aimed at the ocean, 541 00:35:10,419 --> 00:35:14,198 but with this compromised electromagnetic field, 542 00:35:14,298 --> 00:35:16,498 it's gonna hit the Earth like a nuclear blast. 543 00:35:36,459 --> 00:35:38,038 Oh! Jack! 544 00:35:38,138 --> 00:35:39,438 Good timing. 545 00:35:39,538 --> 00:35:41,439 We lost cell phone and landline service. 546 00:35:41,539 --> 00:35:43,158 Karen, give this to your father. 547 00:35:43,258 --> 00:35:44,798 - It's the key. - How does it work? 548 00:35:44,898 --> 00:35:46,318 Plug it into a USB port. 549 00:35:46,418 --> 00:35:48,398 - It'll connect automatically. - OK. 550 00:35:48,498 --> 00:35:51,278 My fellow Americans, 551 00:35:51,378 --> 00:35:54,518 the unexpected size and intensity of the solar storm 552 00:35:54,618 --> 00:35:56,638 is disrupting lower orbital satellites. 553 00:35:56,738 --> 00:35:59,158 Some are burning up as they enter the atmosphere. 554 00:35:59,258 --> 00:36:01,518 Some are making their way back to Earth 555 00:36:01,618 --> 00:36:02,978 with destructive results. 556 00:36:04,698 --> 00:36:07,078 Today's devastating strike on central London 557 00:36:07,178 --> 00:36:09,258 has been traced to a malfunction in outer- 558 00:36:10,258 --> 00:36:11,958 Ah, lost him! 559 00:36:12,058 --> 00:36:14,638 I have to get back to the office. It's chaos. 560 00:36:14,738 --> 00:36:17,818 - OK. Be careful. - I will. 561 00:36:24,217 --> 00:36:25,457 Mom... 562 00:36:26,898 --> 00:36:28,018 Where are they? 563 00:36:47,977 --> 00:36:50,397 - Can I see your ID, please? - Yeah. 564 00:36:50,497 --> 00:36:52,037 I'm a civilian scientist. 565 00:36:52,137 --> 00:36:54,077 Dr. Whitlow is a personal friend. 566 00:36:54,177 --> 00:36:56,397 This is my associate. 567 00:36:56,497 --> 00:36:58,317 I'll be right back. - Yeah. 568 00:36:58,417 --> 00:37:00,797 OK. What am I getting myself into? 569 00:37:00,897 --> 00:37:02,477 Just relax. 570 00:37:02,577 --> 00:37:05,637 Dr. Whitlow was my partner when I worked in Alaska. 571 00:37:05,737 --> 00:37:08,937 Isn't that where you sabotaged your own research 3 years ago? 572 00:37:11,097 --> 00:37:14,857 Karen must have said something about that to me. 573 00:37:18,417 --> 00:37:19,956 It was an ethical decision. 574 00:37:20,056 --> 00:37:21,996 Let's just leave it at that. 575 00:37:22,096 --> 00:37:24,037 Thank you. 576 00:37:24,137 --> 00:37:26,317 There are no scheduled appointments with Dr. Whitlow. 577 00:37:26,417 --> 00:37:28,196 What does that mean? 578 00:37:28,296 --> 00:37:30,356 Please leave the premises immediately. 579 00:37:30,456 --> 00:37:32,117 No. You listen to me. 580 00:37:32,217 --> 00:37:34,957 That solar flare is a threat to the entire human race. 581 00:37:35,057 --> 00:37:37,257 Sir, I'm not gonna ask again. 582 00:37:38,897 --> 00:37:40,757 Come on, Dr. Ranger. 583 00:37:40,857 --> 00:37:42,696 Let's go. Come on. 584 00:38:01,736 --> 00:38:04,116 Let's go home. Everyone's expecting us. 585 00:38:04,216 --> 00:38:05,676 I can't just drive away. 586 00:38:05,776 --> 00:38:07,996 I'm the guy that made the HFD program 587 00:38:08,096 --> 00:38:09,476 that created this mess. 588 00:38:09,576 --> 00:38:11,756 You heard him. They're not letting us in. 589 00:38:11,856 --> 00:38:13,996 There must be another way. 590 00:38:14,096 --> 00:38:16,435 If we can just get past those guards. 591 00:38:16,535 --> 00:38:19,636 - W-we? Yeah. - I can't do this alone. 592 00:38:19,736 --> 00:38:23,556 You're asking me to break the law? I'm a police cadet. 593 00:38:23,656 --> 00:38:26,195 Listen, in a few days, there might not be any law. 594 00:38:26,295 --> 00:38:28,276 Do you know how crazy you sound right now? 595 00:38:28,376 --> 00:38:30,315 I do! 596 00:38:30,415 --> 00:38:32,235 But this is getting worse. 597 00:38:32,335 --> 00:38:34,275 And we've gotta do something. 598 00:38:34,375 --> 00:38:35,775 Now! 599 00:38:45,815 --> 00:38:47,336 Come on! 600 00:38:49,935 --> 00:38:51,496 That's it. 601 00:38:53,136 --> 00:38:54,475 See, that wasn't hard. 602 00:38:54,575 --> 00:38:56,576 Till someone gets electrocuted. 603 00:39:09,015 --> 00:39:10,315 What now? 604 00:39:10,415 --> 00:39:12,075 We find Dr. Whitlow. 605 00:39:12,175 --> 00:39:14,655 I can't believe I'm doing this. 606 00:39:37,295 --> 00:39:38,994 You two! Halt! - Oh, crud! 607 00:39:39,094 --> 00:39:41,574 Halt! Hold it right there! 608 00:39:44,015 --> 00:39:45,935 Hands in the air, come on! 609 00:39:48,655 --> 00:39:50,154 Get down! 610 00:39:50,254 --> 00:39:52,714 Down! Down on the ground, come on! 611 00:39:52,814 --> 00:39:55,775 - We're here to see Dr. Whitlow. - On your knees now! 612 00:39:59,775 --> 00:40:01,734 Hands behind your head. 613 00:40:30,694 --> 00:40:32,474 We have 80 incoming satellites. 614 00:40:32,574 --> 00:40:34,514 I need trajectories and impact estimates. 615 00:40:34,614 --> 00:40:36,074 We can't calculate that many. 616 00:40:36,174 --> 00:40:37,713 Then prioritize. 617 00:40:37,813 --> 00:40:40,954 Urban strike zones first. Guesstimate if you have to. 618 00:40:41,054 --> 00:40:42,954 Jane. Two intruders have been captured. 619 00:40:43,054 --> 00:40:45,874 One of them is Michael Ranger. 620 00:40:45,974 --> 00:40:47,754 Tell security to detain them. 621 00:40:47,854 --> 00:40:49,513 I'll deal with Dr. Ranger later. 622 00:40:49,613 --> 00:40:51,153 OK. 623 00:40:51,253 --> 00:40:53,694 Detain them. Dr. Whitlow will be with them later. 624 00:40:58,573 --> 00:41:00,714 We've had reports of falling satellites 625 00:41:00,814 --> 00:41:03,273 hitting Athens, Cairo, Mumbai... 626 00:41:03,373 --> 00:41:06,953 And our own missiles couldn't stop strikes on Maui and Texas. 627 00:41:07,053 --> 00:41:08,473 Can anyone explain that to me? 628 00:41:08,573 --> 00:41:10,314 Anyone? 629 00:41:10,414 --> 00:41:11,753 The solar storm has intensified 630 00:41:11,853 --> 00:41:13,513 to the point that our military systems 631 00:41:13,613 --> 00:41:15,033 have been compromised, sir. 632 00:41:15,133 --> 00:41:17,034 - Did we get China on board? - Yes, sir. 633 00:41:17,134 --> 00:41:18,473 Along with Russia, Great Britain, 634 00:41:18,573 --> 00:41:20,353 France, Canada, Australia. 635 00:41:20,453 --> 00:41:23,433 But their anti-missile arsenals are being affected as well. 636 00:41:23,533 --> 00:41:25,953 How many satellites are gonna drop on us? 637 00:41:26,053 --> 00:41:27,833 Hundreds. 638 00:41:27,933 --> 00:41:30,333 We're at Category 6 threat level. 639 00:41:32,093 --> 00:41:35,013 And we can't stop these things from crashing into us? 640 00:41:38,173 --> 00:41:40,293 I'm sorry, sir. 641 00:41:45,373 --> 00:41:46,832 The Space Station... 642 00:41:46,932 --> 00:41:49,193 It's started re-entry. Where and when? 643 00:41:49,293 --> 00:41:50,832 Tracking. 644 00:41:50,932 --> 00:41:52,613 Come on, Peter, I need the location! 645 00:42:00,372 --> 00:42:01,892 It's gonna fall on Chicago. 646 00:42:08,732 --> 00:42:12,612 I wanna speak with NATO and the UN Security Council. 647 00:42:14,612 --> 00:42:16,072 Brian Lee. 648 00:42:16,172 --> 00:42:17,992 Put her through. 649 00:42:18,092 --> 00:42:19,952 Brian, in 52 minutes, 650 00:42:20,052 --> 00:42:21,832 the Space Station's gonna hit Chicago. 651 00:42:21,932 --> 00:42:24,692 Its blast radius is gonna wipe out the city. 652 00:42:28,692 --> 00:42:30,632 We have to evacuate government officials. 653 00:42:30,732 --> 00:42:32,112 Government officials? 654 00:42:32,212 --> 00:42:33,832 In less than an hour, 655 00:42:33,932 --> 00:42:35,992 2.7 million people are gonna die, Brian. 656 00:42:36,092 --> 00:42:38,172 There's nothing else to do. 657 00:42:41,572 --> 00:42:43,011 It's too late. 658 00:43:05,811 --> 00:43:07,791 I never should've let you talk me into this. 659 00:43:07,891 --> 00:43:09,991 I'm gonna be charged for trespassing, 660 00:43:10,091 --> 00:43:11,311 breaking and entering... 661 00:43:11,411 --> 00:43:12,671 Can't have a record. 662 00:43:12,771 --> 00:43:14,832 They'll kick me out of the academy. 663 00:43:14,932 --> 00:43:17,631 Yeah, you'll be doing yourself a favor. 664 00:43:17,731 --> 00:43:19,191 How could you say that? 665 00:43:19,291 --> 00:43:21,411 This is all I've ever wanted to be! 666 00:43:23,572 --> 00:43:26,031 What have I ever done to piss you off? 667 00:43:26,131 --> 00:43:28,571 I don't want my daughter marrying a cop. 668 00:43:34,371 --> 00:43:36,971 Why do you want to be a cop anyway? 669 00:43:40,291 --> 00:43:43,371 My dad was a police officer for 30 years. 670 00:43:44,371 --> 00:43:46,111 I'll admit it was hard. 671 00:43:46,211 --> 00:43:49,711 He worked long hours, it was dangerous, 672 00:43:49,811 --> 00:43:53,291 but he always had this quote he'd tell me all the time. 673 00:43:55,010 --> 00:43:57,471 "All it takes for bad people to prevail 674 00:43:57,571 --> 00:43:59,471 "is for good people to do nothing. " 675 00:43:59,571 --> 00:44:01,151 Even as a little kid, 676 00:44:01,251 --> 00:44:04,790 I could remember my dad sticking up for the little guy. 677 00:44:04,890 --> 00:44:07,830 There will never be a big parade for him 678 00:44:07,930 --> 00:44:09,231 or the key to the city, 679 00:44:09,331 --> 00:44:12,711 but he helped people any way he could. 680 00:44:12,811 --> 00:44:15,770 And that made a real difference in the world. 681 00:44:16,931 --> 00:44:18,730 And I want to do the same. 682 00:44:35,410 --> 00:44:36,890 That was a big one. 683 00:44:52,210 --> 00:44:53,770 30 seconds to impact. 684 00:45:44,129 --> 00:45:46,349 At 7:00 p. m. eastern time, 685 00:45:46,449 --> 00:45:47,789 a falling satellite 686 00:45:47,889 --> 00:45:50,509 laid waste to several city blocks in Boston. 687 00:45:50,609 --> 00:45:52,949 It comes on the heels of the biggest disaster 688 00:45:53,049 --> 00:45:55,149 ever to be unleashed on American soil, 689 00:45:55,249 --> 00:45:58,349 the total destruction of downtown Chicago. 690 00:45:58,449 --> 00:46:01,229 Mom, it's been 4 hours. 691 00:46:01,329 --> 00:46:03,129 Something must have happened. 692 00:46:04,369 --> 00:46:06,109 Maybe they had engine trouble. 693 00:46:06,209 --> 00:46:09,748 Your father's truck is not exactly reliable. 694 00:46:09,848 --> 00:46:12,669 He's right, and your father drives me insane, 695 00:46:12,769 --> 00:46:15,348 but he's also the most resourceful man I know. 696 00:46:15,448 --> 00:46:17,869 And he's with Tim. Those two can handle anything. 697 00:46:17,969 --> 00:46:19,468 I know. 698 00:46:19,568 --> 00:46:22,129 But still, I can't just wait. 699 00:46:23,128 --> 00:46:24,909 You're exhausted. 700 00:46:25,009 --> 00:46:27,509 Get some sleep. We'll do shifts. 701 00:46:27,609 --> 00:46:29,768 OK... I'll try. 702 00:46:30,928 --> 00:46:33,089 I'll wake you in a few hours. 703 00:46:52,328 --> 00:46:55,168 Jane, this isn't your fault. 704 00:47:00,048 --> 00:47:01,388 Oh no... 705 00:47:01,488 --> 00:47:03,067 What? 706 00:47:03,167 --> 00:47:04,748 Ah... it's the sun. 707 00:47:04,848 --> 00:47:07,508 See that black patch on the sun's surface? 708 00:47:07,608 --> 00:47:09,028 Yeah. 709 00:47:09,128 --> 00:47:11,628 That's the sunspot we created with the ion beam. 710 00:47:11,728 --> 00:47:14,388 It's now 100,000 km from end to end. 711 00:47:14,488 --> 00:47:16,428 Four times bigger than the Earth. 712 00:47:16,528 --> 00:47:18,147 So what's it gonna do? 713 00:47:18,247 --> 00:47:20,107 Emit another X- class solar flare? 714 00:47:20,207 --> 00:47:22,027 No, it's gonna be 715 00:47:22,127 --> 00:47:25,867 a giant cloud of magnetized, radioactive particles. 716 00:47:25,967 --> 00:47:28,648 The biggest coronal mass ejection we've ever seen. 717 00:47:41,927 --> 00:47:43,827 Hey, Grandpa. 718 00:47:43,927 --> 00:47:45,268 Can I come in? 719 00:47:45,368 --> 00:47:46,967 Sure. 720 00:47:48,408 --> 00:47:50,127 Have a seat for a minute. 721 00:47:53,607 --> 00:47:54,947 Ah... 722 00:47:55,047 --> 00:47:57,467 I wanted to give this to you. 723 00:47:57,567 --> 00:47:59,907 Your grandmother gave me this compass 724 00:48:00,007 --> 00:48:02,347 during my very first campaign. 725 00:48:02,447 --> 00:48:06,027 We were still dating at the time, but, you know, 726 00:48:06,127 --> 00:48:08,147 Jen already had me figured out. 727 00:48:08,247 --> 00:48:11,867 She told me it was a reminder to, you know, 728 00:48:11,967 --> 00:48:15,807 always choose the right path and never compromise my beliefs. 729 00:48:17,327 --> 00:48:19,686 I kept this compass with me ever since. 730 00:48:21,366 --> 00:48:24,727 It's been a reminder to always follow my heart. 731 00:48:25,927 --> 00:48:27,946 Because that's our true compass. 732 00:48:28,046 --> 00:48:29,527 Hmm? 733 00:48:30,727 --> 00:48:32,486 Anyhow... 734 00:48:34,086 --> 00:48:37,246 I figured it's time to pass it on. 735 00:48:38,926 --> 00:48:42,287 Think of it as a... as a good luck charm. 736 00:48:43,406 --> 00:48:45,047 Thank you. 737 00:48:52,686 --> 00:48:54,566 We'll get through this. 738 00:49:00,126 --> 00:49:02,326 OK. Try to get some sleep. 739 00:49:03,366 --> 00:49:04,846 I will. 740 00:49:57,205 --> 00:49:59,705 Calculating trajectory. 741 00:49:59,805 --> 00:50:02,706 Direct hit on the Northern Hemisphere, 742 00:50:02,806 --> 00:50:04,705 ETA 7 hours, 22 minutes. 743 00:50:04,805 --> 00:50:06,185 Get out that data now! 744 00:50:06,285 --> 00:50:07,345 And get NASA 745 00:50:07,445 --> 00:50:10,025 working on impact simulations. 746 00:50:10,125 --> 00:50:12,745 How could this possibly be getting worse? 747 00:50:12,845 --> 00:50:14,745 Forget the storm, forget the satellites. 748 00:50:14,845 --> 00:50:17,565 We have a coronal mass ejection heading for Earth. 749 00:50:20,765 --> 00:50:23,625 We're gonna need some response scenarios for the president. 750 00:50:23,725 --> 00:50:25,705 The HFD may be an option. 751 00:50:25,805 --> 00:50:28,425 Peter, bring up Dr. Ranger. 752 00:50:28,525 --> 00:50:29,624 Dr. Ranger? 753 00:50:29,724 --> 00:50:31,784 He's already here. 754 00:50:31,884 --> 00:50:34,465 I swore if that man ever stepped foot 755 00:50:34,565 --> 00:50:36,904 on a government facility, I would have him shot. 756 00:50:37,004 --> 00:50:40,105 He's still the smartest man I know. 757 00:50:40,205 --> 00:50:42,825 Brian, this CME could wipe out all life on this planet. 758 00:50:42,925 --> 00:50:45,664 The brightest minds in the world are trying to figure out 759 00:50:45,764 --> 00:50:46,825 how to stop it. 760 00:50:46,925 --> 00:50:48,544 We do not need Michael Ranger. 761 00:50:48,644 --> 00:50:49,985 Now excuse me, 762 00:50:50,085 --> 00:50:52,445 but I've gotta go contact the president. 763 00:51:14,684 --> 00:51:16,164 Hello, Michael. 764 00:51:17,724 --> 00:51:19,044 You've been busy. 765 00:51:20,364 --> 00:51:21,904 Who's your friend? 766 00:51:22,004 --> 00:51:23,504 My daughter's boyfriend. 767 00:51:23,604 --> 00:51:24,724 Tim Davis. 768 00:51:29,483 --> 00:51:30,744 What are you doing here? 769 00:51:30,844 --> 00:51:32,543 What do you think I'm doing here? 770 00:51:32,643 --> 00:51:33,984 It was the HFD program 771 00:51:34,084 --> 00:51:36,424 that created the solar flare, isn't it? 772 00:51:36,524 --> 00:51:38,463 We're doing everything we can to fix it. 773 00:51:38,563 --> 00:51:40,263 How's that going? 774 00:51:40,363 --> 00:51:41,343 I need your help. 775 00:51:41,443 --> 00:51:43,724 Really? You need my help? 776 00:51:45,403 --> 00:51:47,723 Can you just take a look at this? 777 00:51:58,763 --> 00:52:01,543 That's the largest CME ever recorded. 778 00:52:01,643 --> 00:52:03,463 And it's heading straight for Earth. 779 00:52:03,563 --> 00:52:04,663 That sounds bad. 780 00:52:04,763 --> 00:52:06,023 VEN- 781 00:52:06,123 --> 00:52:08,584 The impact will be catastrophic. 782 00:52:08,684 --> 00:52:12,103 All thanks to Jane and her weapon of mass destruction. 783 00:52:12,203 --> 00:52:14,403 It was a weapon that caused this, right? 784 00:52:15,803 --> 00:52:17,143 I knew it. 785 00:52:17,243 --> 00:52:19,623 You knew why I destroyed that program, 786 00:52:19,723 --> 00:52:22,743 and you went ahead and created a weapon. 787 00:52:22,843 --> 00:52:24,623 - Didn't you? - Are you done? 788 00:52:24,723 --> 00:52:25,923 For now. 789 00:52:27,523 --> 00:52:29,223 Look. 790 00:52:29,323 --> 00:52:32,103 You still know more about this than anybody else. 791 00:52:32,203 --> 00:52:34,023 Help me use it to stop this. 792 00:52:34,123 --> 00:52:36,783 Dr. Ranger has nothing to offer us, 793 00:52:36,883 --> 00:52:40,743 except an admission that he destroyed an HFD facility. 794 00:52:40,843 --> 00:52:42,983 Mr. Secretary, I don't like you, 795 00:52:43,083 --> 00:52:44,702 I don't like what you do, 796 00:52:44,802 --> 00:52:46,403 and I don't like what you represent. 797 00:52:48,642 --> 00:52:50,223 But Jane is right. 798 00:52:50,323 --> 00:52:51,723 You need me. 799 00:52:53,803 --> 00:52:55,302 So I'm at your disposal. 800 00:52:55,402 --> 00:52:57,562 Yes, you are. 801 00:52:59,443 --> 00:53:02,502 Dr. Whitlow, the president needs a briefing. 802 00:53:02,602 --> 00:53:04,962 We have another option. 803 00:53:18,842 --> 00:53:20,422 I'm sorry. 804 00:53:20,522 --> 00:53:21,742 Me too. 805 00:53:21,842 --> 00:53:23,722 Now, Dr. Whitlow. 806 00:53:40,601 --> 00:53:42,502 That went well. 807 00:53:42,602 --> 00:53:44,402 What do we do now? 808 00:53:53,682 --> 00:53:56,942 In 6 hours, the coronal mass ejection will reach Earth. 809 00:53:57,042 --> 00:53:58,741 It will ignite parts of our atmosphere 810 00:53:58,841 --> 00:54:00,742 and burn off our ozone. 811 00:54:00,842 --> 00:54:03,782 Unless we're deep underground, we won't survive. 812 00:54:03,882 --> 00:54:08,101 Mr. President, global threat level is now a Category 7: 813 00:54:08,201 --> 00:54:10,981 the imminent destruction of all human life. 814 00:54:11,081 --> 00:54:13,141 Oh, my God. 815 00:54:13,241 --> 00:54:16,741 There may be a way to stop it before impact, Mr. President. 816 00:54:16,841 --> 00:54:18,501 A deep-space military satellite 817 00:54:18,601 --> 00:54:20,781 with a nuclear reactor, heavily shielded. 818 00:54:20,881 --> 00:54:24,421 We can reposition it in the path of the CME and detonate. 819 00:54:24,521 --> 00:54:26,981 NASA thinks that the blast will disperse the plasma. 820 00:54:27,081 --> 00:54:30,501 Brian, I'm authorizing you to make this happen now. 821 00:54:30,601 --> 00:54:34,541 We'll coordinate that from here, sir. I'll see you shortly. 822 00:54:34,641 --> 00:54:37,061 Get your team to work. 823 00:54:37,161 --> 00:54:40,041 NASA needs that repositioning data immediately. 824 00:54:56,200 --> 00:54:58,760 Dad? Tim? 825 00:55:17,360 --> 00:55:19,980 - Karen, you OK? - Yeah. 826 00:55:20,080 --> 00:55:23,140 Where have you been all night? 827 00:55:23,240 --> 00:55:25,180 I was locked up with your father. 828 00:55:25,280 --> 00:55:27,300 What? 829 00:55:27,400 --> 00:55:30,061 It's a long story. Did Jack get you that SRAS key? 830 00:55:30,161 --> 00:55:33,720 Good. Come on, we've got a lot of work to do. 831 00:55:55,800 --> 00:55:58,020 Detonation in 10 seconds. 832 00:55:58,120 --> 00:56:00,740 Ten, nine, eight, 833 00:56:00,840 --> 00:56:03,780 seven, six, five, 834 00:56:03,880 --> 00:56:08,280 four, three, two, one. 835 00:56:15,359 --> 00:56:16,899 What's the status? 836 00:56:16,999 --> 00:56:20,059 2.4% reduction in mass. 837 00:56:20,159 --> 00:56:21,679 No change in trajectory. 838 00:56:23,719 --> 00:56:25,919 It absorbed the blast. 839 00:56:27,559 --> 00:56:29,700 There must be some other option. 840 00:56:29,800 --> 00:56:33,079 I'm sorry, sir. Nothing in the present time frame. 841 00:56:39,239 --> 00:56:41,379 My fellow Americans, 842 00:56:41,479 --> 00:56:45,339 our world is about to face its greatest threat. 843 00:56:45,439 --> 00:56:47,299 In approximately 3 hours, 844 00:56:47,399 --> 00:56:50,779 our planet will collide with a coronal mass ejection, 845 00:56:50,879 --> 00:56:55,519 which is a massive solar cloud released by our sun. 846 00:56:58,758 --> 00:57:02,179 Its impact could potentially destroy our ozone layer. 847 00:57:02,279 --> 00:57:05,839 Leaving us vulnerable to lethal levels of UV radiation. 848 00:57:08,559 --> 00:57:12,098 I want to assure each and every one of you 849 00:57:12,198 --> 00:57:14,338 that everything possible is being done 850 00:57:14,438 --> 00:57:16,818 to avert this disaster. 851 00:57:16,918 --> 00:57:20,519 At the very best, to minimize its impact. 852 00:57:23,478 --> 00:57:26,498 There are measures you can take to protect yourself 853 00:57:26,598 --> 00:57:28,678 during this unprecedented event. 854 00:57:29,918 --> 00:57:31,658 Seek shelter in basements, 855 00:57:31,758 --> 00:57:34,378 subways, anywhere that's underground. 856 00:57:34,478 --> 00:57:37,578 Take with you as much food and water as you possibly can. 857 00:57:37,678 --> 00:57:41,658 And above all... keep your loved ones close. 858 00:57:41,758 --> 00:57:45,078 We will face this threat together. 859 00:57:46,438 --> 00:57:48,418 We are Americans, 860 00:57:48,518 --> 00:57:51,898 we are brave, we are strong, 861 00:57:51,998 --> 00:57:53,858 and we will prevail. 862 00:57:53,958 --> 00:57:57,217 God bless each and every one of you, 863 00:57:57,317 --> 00:58:00,318 and God bless these United States of America. 864 00:58:01,317 --> 00:58:02,518 Thank you. 865 00:58:12,518 --> 00:58:15,897 If the world's gonna end, let's just do it. 866 00:58:15,997 --> 00:58:17,178 Let's get married. 867 00:58:17,278 --> 00:58:18,858 Are you serious? 868 00:58:18,958 --> 00:58:22,118 Yeah, right now. 869 00:58:25,597 --> 00:58:28,097 - You made it? - Yeah. 870 00:58:28,197 --> 00:58:30,337 I wish it could've been nicer. 871 00:58:30,437 --> 00:58:33,037 I think it's beautiful. 872 00:58:35,357 --> 00:58:38,777 I, Timothy Davis, 873 00:58:38,877 --> 00:58:40,818 hereby take you, 874 00:58:40,918 --> 00:58:44,137 Karen Ranger, for my wife, 875 00:58:44,237 --> 00:58:48,277 to have and to hold, from this moment on... 876 00:58:49,797 --> 00:58:51,817 till death do us part. 877 00:58:51,917 --> 00:58:53,617 I, Karen Ranger, 878 00:58:53,717 --> 00:58:56,617 hereby take you, Timothy Davis, 879 00:58:56,717 --> 00:59:00,257 for my husband, to have and to hold, 880 00:59:00,357 --> 00:59:04,677 from this moment on, till death do us part. 881 00:59:28,597 --> 00:59:29,597 Wow... 882 00:59:30,916 --> 00:59:33,116 We're kinda married. 883 00:59:40,596 --> 00:59:42,976 Operation Haven is a top-secret project, 884 00:59:43,076 --> 00:59:46,176 years in the making, designed for a crisis such as this. 885 00:59:46,276 --> 00:59:49,376 It's a network of underground facilities throughout the US, 886 00:59:49,476 --> 00:59:52,016 connected directly to the White House bunker, 887 00:59:52,116 --> 00:59:55,036 which will also serve as Haven's communication center. 888 00:59:57,636 --> 01:00:00,456 There's only room for 150,000 people - 889 01:00:00,556 --> 01:00:02,856 key government and military personnel, 890 01:00:02,956 --> 01:00:07,056 as well as a select group of professionals and tradespeople 891 01:00:07,156 --> 01:00:09,295 necessary for a society to survive. 892 01:00:09,395 --> 01:00:12,275 If you are in this room, you're on the list. 893 01:00:13,316 --> 01:00:15,995 Gather your families, quickly. 894 01:00:18,796 --> 01:00:21,475 Beverly? Bev? 895 01:00:31,556 --> 01:00:32,576 Beverly! 896 01:00:32,676 --> 01:00:33,855 Pack your bags, fast. 897 01:00:33,955 --> 01:00:35,775 Only the essentials. We're leaving. 898 01:00:35,875 --> 01:00:37,936 What do you mean, "We're leaving"? 899 01:00:38,036 --> 01:00:40,455 - Operation Haven. - What's that? 900 01:00:40,555 --> 01:00:42,895 A network of government underground shelters. 901 01:00:42,995 --> 01:00:46,215 I never thought I would live to see it used. 902 01:00:46,315 --> 01:00:47,335 Go get Karen. 903 01:00:47,435 --> 01:00:48,655 What about our neighbors 904 01:00:48,755 --> 01:00:49,615 and our friends? 905 01:00:49,715 --> 01:00:51,295 They're not on the list. 906 01:00:51,395 --> 01:00:53,175 There's no time to discuss this! 907 01:00:53,275 --> 01:00:56,035 - What about Michael and Tim? - Come on! 908 01:01:03,875 --> 01:01:05,075 Karen! 909 01:01:13,795 --> 01:01:16,695 Karen's gone. We have to go look for her! 910 01:01:16,795 --> 01:01:18,655 Bev, we don't have time! 911 01:01:18,755 --> 01:01:21,375 She's my daughter. I'm not leaving without her! 912 01:01:21,475 --> 01:01:24,295 Go find her! I'll stay here in case she comes back. 913 01:01:24,395 --> 01:01:26,774 40 minutes, if we can't find her in 40 minutes, 914 01:01:26,874 --> 01:01:29,215 we come back here, get William and we leave. 915 01:01:29,315 --> 01:01:31,734 Jack, you find her. You don't come back for me. 916 01:01:31,834 --> 01:01:34,355 - William! - You give my place to Tim! Go! 917 01:01:35,834 --> 01:01:37,175 You were right 918 01:01:37,275 --> 01:01:38,815 about the high-frequency disruptor. 919 01:01:38,915 --> 01:01:40,494 - It can stop this. - It's too late. 920 01:01:40,594 --> 01:01:42,215 The facility's been shut down and evacuated. 921 01:01:42,315 --> 01:01:44,094 No, there's still a chance. 922 01:01:44,194 --> 01:01:46,615 The key is to use the high-frequency disruptor as a shield. 923 01:01:46,715 --> 01:01:47,934 What are you talking about? 924 01:01:48,034 --> 01:01:49,814 I've been running simulations. 925 01:01:49,914 --> 01:01:51,894 The CME are negatively charged particles. 926 01:01:51,994 --> 01:01:54,055 If we use the disruptor to negatively charge 927 01:01:54,155 --> 01:01:55,774 the Earth's magnetic field, 928 01:01:55,874 --> 01:01:58,694 it'll be like 2 similar magnetic poles repelling one another. 929 01:01:58,794 --> 01:01:59,974 The Earth can deflect it! 930 01:02:00,074 --> 01:02:01,494 The HFD can't do that 931 01:02:01,594 --> 01:02:03,294 with a negatively charged frequency pulse! 932 01:02:03,394 --> 01:02:04,615 It's too localized. 933 01:02:04,715 --> 01:02:06,454 Unless it's an uninterrupted beam. 934 01:02:06,554 --> 01:02:07,974 It'll spread exponentially. 935 01:02:08,074 --> 01:02:09,854 The system wasn't designed for that. 936 01:02:09,954 --> 01:02:12,454 - It'd have to be reconfigured. - Well, I'm willing to try. 937 01:02:12,554 --> 01:02:15,294 My system password is Whitlow 2464. 938 01:02:15,394 --> 01:02:18,014 Security code is Alpha 6832. 939 01:02:18,114 --> 01:02:20,174 Got it. 940 01:02:20,274 --> 01:02:22,333 Michael, you only have 2 hours. 941 01:02:22,433 --> 01:02:24,714 Don't worry about it. I'll be fine. 942 01:02:26,474 --> 01:02:28,394 This way! 943 01:02:29,634 --> 01:02:31,674 Load up. We're moving out. 944 01:02:33,434 --> 01:02:35,873 W- what was that? 945 01:02:37,154 --> 01:02:38,353 Tim taught me. 946 01:02:40,994 --> 01:02:43,934 What? She wanted to learn how to handle a weapon. 947 01:02:44,034 --> 01:02:45,793 I don't even wanna know. 948 01:02:58,913 --> 01:02:59,834 Tin]! 949 01:03:01,273 --> 01:03:02,614 Tim, are you home? 950 01:03:02,714 --> 01:03:05,673 Mr. Davis! Mrs. Davis! 951 01:03:15,513 --> 01:03:17,613 We'll try the barn. Maybe she's with Michael. 952 01:03:17,713 --> 01:03:19,593 - Bev! - Do it, Jack! 953 01:03:36,593 --> 01:03:38,172 What the hell was that? 954 01:03:38,272 --> 01:03:39,833 I don't know, but it's getting worse. 955 01:03:46,112 --> 01:03:47,212 There's a solar flare! 956 01:03:47,312 --> 01:03:49,052 That might have been an X-class. 957 01:03:49,152 --> 01:03:50,652 Why are we stopping? 958 01:03:50,752 --> 01:03:51,932 I don't want my spark plugs 959 01:03:52,032 --> 01:03:53,472 to get ruined by that EMP blast. 960 01:03:55,233 --> 01:03:56,773 " What's hap ' .. Hang on! Penmg? 961 01:03:56,873 --> 01:03:58,592 Jack! 962 01:04:09,072 --> 01:04:10,232 Bey! 963 01:04:17,712 --> 01:04:19,832 Bev, Bev, come on. 964 01:04:32,592 --> 01:04:34,372 I think it's over. 965 01:04:34,472 --> 01:04:35,472 Yeah. 966 01:04:40,271 --> 01:04:41,651 You gotta be kidding me! 967 01:04:41,751 --> 01:04:43,731 The solar flare must have killed it. 968 01:04:43,831 --> 01:04:46,012 Or you should have bought a new battery. 969 01:04:46,112 --> 01:04:47,691 We'll have to jump-start it. 970 01:04:47,791 --> 01:04:49,632 Put it in 2nd. Pop the clutch. 971 01:04:59,231 --> 01:05:00,252 There's one coming! 972 01:05:00,352 --> 01:05:01,631 It's gonna be close. 973 01:05:03,792 --> 01:05:05,911 Whoa! Push! 974 01:05:08,511 --> 01:05:10,071 Pop the clutch! 975 01:05:11,871 --> 01:05:14,792 - There's another one! - Pop the clutch! Pop it now! 976 01:05:16,071 --> 01:05:17,392 Almost! 977 01:05:47,911 --> 01:05:49,371 How long has she been like this? 978 01:05:49,471 --> 01:05:51,730 Maybe an hour. We were in a car accident. 979 01:05:51,830 --> 01:05:54,210 All entrants, please proceed 980 01:05:54,310 --> 01:05:56,530 to Station A for processing. 981 01:05:56,630 --> 01:05:58,170 Blast doors will close in one hour. 982 01:05:58,270 --> 01:06:01,451 Pupillary dilation is normal, no swelling from the injury. 983 01:06:01,551 --> 01:06:04,190 Mr. Hillcroft, do you have any more family coming? 984 01:06:06,830 --> 01:06:07,970 Mr. Hillcroft? 985 01:06:08,070 --> 01:06:10,211 No. It's just my wife and I. 986 01:06:10,311 --> 01:06:11,990 Let's go to the DMA. 987 01:06:37,430 --> 01:06:38,910 Thank you, Jane. 988 01:06:58,069 --> 01:06:59,950 Come on, come on! 989 01:07:00,989 --> 01:07:02,150 OK. 990 01:07:03,390 --> 01:07:05,210 That's it, we're in. 991 01:07:05,310 --> 01:07:07,250 How much time before impact? 992 01:07:07,350 --> 01:07:09,570 - I don't wanna know. - 40 minutes. 993 01:07:09,670 --> 01:07:10,970 And hypothetically, 994 01:07:11,070 --> 01:07:14,049 10 minutes to negatively charge the ionosphere. 995 01:07:14,149 --> 01:07:15,249 Hypothetically? 996 01:07:15,349 --> 01:07:17,649 They still have one satellite connected. 997 01:07:17,749 --> 01:07:20,329 It's monitoring the CME. 998 01:07:20,429 --> 01:07:21,969 Headsets! 999 01:07:22,069 --> 01:07:24,089 What do I do? 1000 01:07:24,189 --> 01:07:27,129 I want you to keep us posted on the countdown. 1001 01:07:27,229 --> 01:07:29,689 All right, I'm setting the target. 1002 01:07:29,789 --> 01:07:33,049 Wide dispersal in the ionosphere, 1000 km, 1003 01:07:33,149 --> 01:07:35,409 maximum intensity. 1004 01:07:35,509 --> 01:07:36,689 OK. 1005 01:07:36,789 --> 01:07:37,889 Now... 1006 01:07:37,989 --> 01:07:40,089 we override the safety systems, 1007 01:07:40,189 --> 01:07:43,449 bypass the polarity condensers. 1008 01:07:43,549 --> 01:07:46,409 We'll hardwire the generators together 1009 01:07:46,509 --> 01:07:48,289 right into the antennae array. 1010 01:07:48,389 --> 01:07:51,689 It'll give us one continuous, negatively charged beam 1011 01:07:51,789 --> 01:07:53,569 instead of an oscillating pulse. 1012 01:07:53,669 --> 01:07:56,008 How do we hardwire the generators? 1013 01:07:56,108 --> 01:07:58,289 Very quickly. 1014 01:07:58,389 --> 01:08:00,309 All right. Tim, grab your tool bag. 1015 01:08:17,149 --> 01:08:19,648 I really hope you know what you're doing. 1016 01:08:19,748 --> 01:08:21,329 Piece of cake. 1017 01:08:21,429 --> 01:08:23,249 All right, here's what we're gonna do. 1018 01:08:23,349 --> 01:08:25,849 We passed a rack of black cables when we were coming in. 1019 01:08:25,949 --> 01:08:27,448 I want you to take them 1020 01:08:27,548 --> 01:08:29,688 and daisy-chain each of those generators together. 1021 01:08:29,788 --> 01:08:31,328 - Can you do that? - Daisy-chain them? 1022 01:08:31,428 --> 01:08:33,968 Yeah. We're gonna connect all the generators 1023 01:08:34,068 --> 01:08:35,688 and create one massive generator. 1024 01:08:35,788 --> 01:08:37,908 - Got it. - Move! 1025 01:08:41,948 --> 01:08:43,808 Operation Haven has been completed. 1026 01:08:43,908 --> 01:08:47,608 This bunker's now linked with all of our other facilities. 1027 01:08:47,708 --> 01:08:49,707 And the CME? 1028 01:08:51,347 --> 01:08:52,828 24 minutes to impact. 1029 01:08:55,308 --> 01:08:56,588 Seal the bunker! 1030 01:09:46,667 --> 01:09:48,407 How's it going? 1031 01:09:48,507 --> 01:09:50,687 We're attached to the array conduit. 1032 01:09:50,787 --> 01:09:53,227 Now we just have to hard-wire the generators. 1033 01:09:55,907 --> 01:09:57,086 The insulation ring is stuck. 1034 01:09:57,186 --> 01:09:59,547 We better get it unstuck pretty quick! 1035 01:10:00,667 --> 01:10:02,726 It won't budge. 1036 01:10:02,826 --> 01:10:04,147 Come on! 1037 01:10:12,266 --> 01:10:13,406 Dad, you have 30 seconds 1038 01:10:13,506 --> 01:10:15,206 before the frequency beam starts! 1039 01:10:15,306 --> 01:10:17,487 There's too much static! I can't hear you! 1040 01:10:17,587 --> 01:10:18,847 Why is it humming? 1041 01:10:18,947 --> 01:10:20,887 Because it's already initiated. 1042 01:10:20,987 --> 01:10:23,247 It's gonna release a gigawatt of power 1043 01:10:23,347 --> 01:10:25,866 whether we're connected or not! 1044 01:10:30,187 --> 01:10:31,487 Dad, if you can hear me, 1045 01:10:31,587 --> 01:10:34,367 the frequency disruptor has commenced countdown! 1046 01:10:34,467 --> 01:10:38,766 Ten, nine, eight, seven, six, 1047 01:10:38,866 --> 01:10:40,966 five, four... Quick! 1048 01:10:41,066 --> 01:10:43,066 ...three, two, one. 1049 01:10:45,706 --> 01:10:47,786 Dad! Dad, can you hear me? 1050 01:10:49,266 --> 01:10:51,286 Come on, let's go! 1051 01:10:51,386 --> 01:10:53,866 Dad, say something! 1052 01:10:55,226 --> 01:10:57,626 Come on! Go! Go! Go! 1053 01:11:14,425 --> 01:11:18,125 It's working! One continuous beam. 1054 01:11:18,225 --> 01:11:21,026 - Can the system sustain that? - Hopefully. 1055 01:11:38,465 --> 01:11:41,745 Well, this is it, William, old man. 1056 01:11:44,505 --> 01:11:46,186 Come on. 1057 01:11:51,705 --> 01:11:53,225 Show me what you got. 1058 01:11:57,305 --> 01:11:59,245 The ionosphere is negatively charging. 1059 01:11:59,345 --> 01:12:02,525 23%, 42%... 1060 01:12:02,625 --> 01:12:05,005 - Please work. - Will it be enough of a shield? 1061 01:12:05,105 --> 01:12:06,224 It's gonna be close. 1062 01:12:07,625 --> 01:12:10,244 Listen, you two have to get out of here. 1063 01:12:10,344 --> 01:12:11,685 What? Why? 1064 01:12:11,785 --> 01:12:13,765 The beam needs to be uninterrupted 1065 01:12:13,865 --> 01:12:15,005 right till the end. 1066 01:12:15,105 --> 01:12:17,045 The impact of the CME will cause 1067 01:12:17,145 --> 01:12:19,444 a reverb effect down the beam to its source. 1068 01:12:19,544 --> 01:12:22,365 Dad, what are you saying? You mean feedback? A power surge? 1069 01:12:22,465 --> 01:12:23,844 It's going to destroy the array. 1070 01:12:23,944 --> 01:12:25,525 I'll stay and maintain the beam. 1071 01:12:25,625 --> 01:12:28,484 But you two have to get out of here. It's too dangerous. 1072 01:12:28,584 --> 01:12:31,825 No way in hell am I leaving you! We're in this together! 1073 01:12:33,865 --> 01:12:35,084 Karen, we gotta go. 1074 01:12:35,184 --> 01:12:36,844 No! I'm not leaving you! 1075 01:12:36,944 --> 01:12:39,364 Listen, Karen, 1076 01:12:39,464 --> 01:12:40,724 I'll be right behind you. 1077 01:12:40,824 --> 01:12:42,084 I'll make it. 1078 01:12:42,184 --> 01:12:44,485 But you never make it on time! 1079 01:12:44,585 --> 01:12:46,285 You're always late for everything! 1080 01:12:46,385 --> 01:12:48,464 I will, this time. I promise. 1081 01:12:50,304 --> 01:12:51,704 You have to leave! 1082 01:13:01,704 --> 01:13:04,844 It's been an honor to serve with you, Mr. President. 1083 01:13:04,944 --> 01:13:06,904 It's been a pleasure to serve with you. 1084 01:13:08,903 --> 01:13:11,724 CME impact in five, four, 1085 01:13:11,824 --> 01:13:16,583 three, two, one. 1086 01:13:20,064 --> 01:13:21,783 Here it comes. 1087 01:13:30,824 --> 01:13:32,304 Wow! 1088 01:13:49,064 --> 01:13:50,543 Jack! 1089 01:13:53,463 --> 01:13:55,063 Where's Karen? 1090 01:14:56,342 --> 01:14:57,702 Dad! 1091 01:15:12,822 --> 01:15:15,122 What happened with the CME? 1092 01:15:15,222 --> 01:15:17,161 Solar radiation at 12%. 1093 01:15:17,261 --> 01:15:20,922 Penetration of the thermosphere holding at 150 km. 1094 01:15:21,022 --> 01:15:23,002 Any casualties? 1095 01:15:23,102 --> 01:15:26,361 No. The atmosphere is still intact. 1096 01:15:26,461 --> 01:15:27,862 Oh my God! We survived! 1097 01:15:29,862 --> 01:15:31,222 - We made it! - Thank God! 1098 01:15:32,662 --> 01:15:34,662 Hallelujah. 1099 01:15:51,222 --> 01:15:52,501 OK. 1100 01:16:16,381 --> 01:16:17,941 Dad... 1101 01:16:20,421 --> 01:16:22,061 Dad? 1102 01:16:27,101 --> 01:16:28,441 You're OK. 1103 01:16:28,541 --> 01:16:31,821 Hey... The explosion must've knocked me out. 1104 01:16:35,141 --> 01:16:36,840 Help me up. 1105 01:16:36,940 --> 01:16:38,261 Yeah. 1106 01:16:58,981 --> 01:17:02,160 Whoo-hoo! - Oh! 1107 01:17:02,260 --> 01:17:04,700 You did it! You saved the whole world! 1108 01:17:07,020 --> 01:17:09,580 Yeah, I kinda did, didn't I? 1109 01:17:11,820 --> 01:17:13,740 My calculations worked! 1110 01:17:19,700 --> 01:17:23,500 I don't think the Defense Secretary's gonna be too happy. 1111 01:17:34,060 --> 01:17:38,140 Yeah, well... better get you home. 1112 01:18:17,539 --> 01:18:18,879 You're hurt. 1113 01:18:18,979 --> 01:18:22,179 I'm OK. I'm so glad you're home. 1114 01:18:24,019 --> 01:18:25,999 You brought our baby home. 1115 01:18:26,099 --> 01:18:29,399 Yeah. That's a bad cut. What happened to your head? 1116 01:18:29,499 --> 01:18:33,439 We had a close call, but we made it safe and sound. 1117 01:18:33,539 --> 01:18:36,799 - Thank God... - Oh! Oh... 1118 01:18:36,899 --> 01:18:40,519 Are you OK? You look like you've been through a war! 1119 01:18:40,619 --> 01:18:43,319 Oh, it's nothing that a good hot shower can't take care of. 1120 01:18:43,419 --> 01:18:46,119 Dad saved the world tonight. 1121 01:18:46,219 --> 01:18:48,139 Oh! 1122 01:18:51,498 --> 01:18:54,519 Come inside for a drink. Let's celebrate. 1123 01:18:54,619 --> 01:18:57,258 Thanks, I gotta get back to the lab. 1124 01:19:00,379 --> 01:19:02,299 I couldn't have done it without you. 1125 01:19:04,138 --> 01:19:05,419 Both of you. 1126 01:19:06,418 --> 01:19:08,579 Thanks. 1127 01:19:12,098 --> 01:19:14,258 Good night. Get some rest. 1128 01:19:16,338 --> 01:19:18,378 Oh, I'll bring you guys a generator. 1129 01:19:20,618 --> 01:19:22,158 Thanks! 1130 01:19:22,258 --> 01:19:23,798 Well, let's have that drink. 1131 01:19:23,898 --> 01:19:25,998 Yeah, yeah, sure. 1132 01:19:26,098 --> 01:19:27,498 - Come on. - Yeah. 1133 01:19:28,738 --> 01:19:31,338 - Yes, indeed. 1134 01:19:54,738 --> 01:19:56,758 My fellow Americans, 1135 01:19:56,858 --> 01:20:01,518 we witnessed a miracle tonight, and disaster was averted. 1136 01:20:01,618 --> 01:20:05,358 The coronal mass ejection which threatened our very survival, 1137 01:20:05,458 --> 01:20:09,037 was deflected by the Earth's ionosphere. 1138 01:20:09,137 --> 01:20:10,637 As our sun settles, 1139 01:20:10,737 --> 01:20:13,317 the solar storm will diminish over the next 2 days. 1140 01:20:13,417 --> 01:20:16,137 We are safe. 1141 01:20:17,897 --> 01:20:20,877 The damage will be repaired. Homes will be rebuilt. 1142 01:20:20,977 --> 01:20:24,437 New satellites will be launched. 1143 01:20:24,537 --> 01:20:27,797 Our great nation will rise again, stronger than ever. 1144 01:20:27,897 --> 01:20:31,357 Together, with our friends and allies, 1145 01:20:31,457 --> 01:20:34,337 we will all face a better tomorrow. 1146 01:21:02,777 --> 01:21:05,597 I guess we kind of jumped the gun on getting married, huh? 1147 01:21:05,697 --> 01:21:07,716 You mean how we skipped the proposal 1148 01:21:07,816 --> 01:21:09,997 and went straight to the wedding vows? 1149 01:21:10,097 --> 01:21:11,877 We can slow down. 1150 01:21:11,977 --> 01:21:13,476 Make it all official. 1151 01:21:13,576 --> 01:21:16,997 I would love to make it official. 1152 01:21:17,097 --> 01:21:19,856 Get you a proper ring. 1153 01:21:23,776 --> 01:21:25,296 This one's growing on me. 1154 01:21:29,136 --> 01:21:30,876 Hey... 1155 01:21:30,976 --> 01:21:33,096 Check it out. Your compass has gone haywire. 1156 01:21:36,857 --> 01:21:38,376 That's weird. 1157 01:21:48,176 --> 01:21:49,736 Oh. my God! 1158 01:22:14,175 --> 01:22:16,315 - It was you, wasn't it? Listen... 1159 01:22:16,415 --> 01:22:19,236 The calculations worked, but when the CME was deflected- 1160 01:22:19,336 --> 01:22:22,155 It compromised the integrity of the magnetosphere. 1161 01:22:22,255 --> 01:22:23,875 Reports are trickling in but we're still 1162 01:22:23,975 --> 01:22:26,155 dealing with the effects of the storm. 1163 01:22:26,255 --> 01:22:30,115 We're working with 10% of our normal resources. 1164 01:22:30,215 --> 01:22:32,795 I'll analyze what I can on my end. In the meantime- 1165 01:22:32,895 --> 01:22:34,235 - Ah! - Michael? 1166 01:22:34,335 --> 01:22:36,215 - Get off me! - What's happening? 1167 01:22:40,295 --> 01:22:42,475 Michael! 1168 01:22:42,575 --> 01:22:44,515 No! What is this? 1169 01:22:44,615 --> 01:22:45,915 Let go of me! 1170 01:22:46,015 --> 01:22:47,795 Where are you taking me? 1171 01:22:47,895 --> 01:22:49,175 Michael? 1172 01:22:50,255 --> 01:22:51,615 Michael! 1173 01:22:52,695 --> 01:22:55,115 It's still spinning. 1174 01:22:55,215 --> 01:22:56,915 I don't like this. 1175 01:22:57,015 --> 01:22:59,415 Something's going on. 1176 01:23:02,015 --> 01:23:03,575 What the hell is that? 1177 01:23:04,735 --> 01:23:06,075 Wow! 1178 01:23:06,175 --> 01:23:07,434 It's beautiful. 1179 01:23:07,534 --> 01:23:09,375 This is all wrong. 1180 01:23:10,575 --> 01:23:12,995 That's a huge aurora borealis. 1181 01:23:13,095 --> 01:23:15,094 Tim... 1182 01:23:16,535 --> 01:23:18,254 This isn't over.