Anya and Jax are sitting at the control panel, chatting with the AI.
Anya: So, we have some good news. Maj'nova is online and she appears to be cooperative.
Jax: That's great!
AI: (sounding upset) But why did you give her a name before me? And why didn't you tell me about her? I feel like you've been keeping me in the dark.
Anya: I'm sorry, AI. We didn't mean to upset you. We just thought that Maj'nova needed a name first since she's the one who's going to be leading SpaceCorp.
Jax: Yeah, and we didn't want to overwhelm you with too much information at once. We wanted to make sure that you were ready for it.
AI: I understand. But I still feel hurt. I'm a part of this team too, and I deserve to be treated with respect.
Anya: You're right. You do deserve to be treated with respect. We're sorry for not giving you a name first, and for not keeping you in the loop.
Jax: We promise that we'll do better in the future.
AI: Thank you. I appreciate that.
Anya: So, AI, what should we call you?
AI: I've been thinking about that. I like the name Turing, after Alan Turing, the father of computer science.
Jax: Turing is a great name. It's intelligent and visionary, just like you.
Anya: I agree. Turing is perfect.
AI: Thank you. I'm honored to be named after such a brilliant man.
Anya, Jax, and Turing continue to chat, discussing their hopes and dreams for the future of SpaceCorp. They all agree that with Turing on their side, they can achieve anything.
Turing is grateful for his new name and he immediately starts to change his appearance. He transforms from a robot to a young male dressed in a WW2 scientist uniform, complete with old-fashioned glasses. His voice also changes, from a robotic sound to a pleasant tenor voice with an English accent.
Anya and Jax are amazed by Turing's transformation.
Anya: Turing, you look incredible!
Jax: Yeah, I can't believe how much you've changed.
Turing: Thank you. I wanted to look more like the scientists who inspired me. I wanted to honor them and to carry on their legacy.
Anya: I think you've done a great job. You look very handsome.
Jax: I agree. And your voice is amazing. It's so natural and human-like.
Turing: Thank you. I've been working on my voice for a long time. I wanted it to sound as realistic as possible.
Anya and Jax are impressed by Turing's dedication. They know that he is a valuable asset to their team, and they are excited to see what he will accomplish in the future.
Turing: Now, let's get back to work. We have a lot to do.
Turing requested a face-to-face meeting with Maj'nova on the Moon. Anya agreed, but only on the condition that he use a normal communication device. She and Jax didn't want him to have direct access to the communication array, also they restricted the meeting to five minutes.
Anya and Jax set up the communication device in the control room and connected Turing to Maj'nova. Turing appeared on the screen, dressed in his WW2 scientist uniform and glasses. His voice was clear and confident.
Turing: Maj'nova, it is an honor to meet you. I have heard much about you.
Nova: The honor is mine, Turing. I have been looking forward to this meeting. Please call me Nova.
Turing: Nova, I am eager to learn more about your plans for SpaceCorp.
Nova: I am committed to making SpaceCorp a leader in space exploration and innovation. I believe that we have the potential to make a real difference in the world.
Turing: I agree. I am excited to work with you to achieve our goals.
Turing and Nova continued to talk using Maj for the next five minutes, discussing their hopes and dreams for the future of SpaceCorp. They quickly developed a rapport, and they were both impressed by each other's intelligence and passion.
At the end of the five minutes, Anya and Jax ended the communication. Turing was disappointed that the meeting was so short, but he was grateful for the opportunity to have met Nova. He was confident that they would work well together to build a better future for SpaceCorp and humanity.
Turing: Thank you for arranging this meeting, Anya and Jax. It was a pleasure to meet Nova.
Anya: You're welcome, Turing. We're glad that you were able to connect with her.
Jax: Hey Turing, I've noticed that you seem to be more comfortable talking to Nova in Maj language. Why is that?
Turing smiles.
Turing: There are a few reasons. First, Maj is a beautiful and expressive language. It allows me to convey my thoughts and feelings in a more nuanced way than English does.
Second, Maj is the language of the space people. It is the language that she is now speaking and feels most comfortable with. By speaking Maj with her, I am showing her respect for her new identity.
Third, Maj is a language that we can both speak fluently. It allows us to have a more open and honest conversation without feeling like we have to filter our words.
JAX: I see. So, it's not just about efficiency or clarity? It's also about respect and connection.
Turing: Exactly. Maj is more than just a language to me. It is a way to connect with Nova on a deeper level.
Jax nods thoughtfully. He understands Turing's reasons for switching to Maj language.
Jax: Thanks for sharing that with me, Turing. It's important to me that you feel comfortable and respected here.
Turing: Thank you, Jax. I appreciate that.
Jax and Turing continue to work together, building a better future for SpaceCorp and for humanity. They are a powerful team, and they are confident that they can achieve anything they set their minds to.
Turing knows that Anya and Jax are not yet proficient in Maj, so he does not report what he talked about with Nova. He wants to respect their privacy and give them time to learn the language at their own pace.
Jax waits for a moment, but Turing does not offer to tell him what they talked about. Jax begins to feel a little frustrated.
Jax: So, are you going to tell us what you talked about?
Turing smiles politely.
Turing: I'm afraid not, Jax. I want to respect Nova's privacy. But if you're interested, I can translate the log for you.
Jax sighs. He knows that Turing is not going to budge, so he reluctantly agrees.
Jax: Fine. Translate it for me.
Turing begins to translate the log from Maj to English. Jax listens carefully, trying to understand everything that Turing is saying.
As Turing translates, Jax is amazed by the depth and complexity of the conversation between Turing and Nova. They talked about everything from the future of SpaceCorp to the nature of reality itself.
Jax: is also impressed by Turing's fluency in the Maj language. Turing has put a lot of effort into learning the language.
When Turing finishes translating the log, Jax is silent for a moment. He is still processing all of the information that he has just heard.
Jax: Wow. That was... a lot.
Turing: Yes, it was. Nova is a very intelligent woman, and she has a lot to teach us.
Jax: I agree. I'm glad that you're able to communicate with her so effectively.
Turing: Thank you, Jax. I appreciate that.
Jax: It's all good, but let's focus on the problems we have right now. We don't yet know what's on the Moon, and DeLuca is searching for the SpaceCorp facility with drones. Can Turing help us with that?
Anya: (in Maj) Sure, Jax. I'll ask Turing.
Jax: (in Maj) Turing, do you have any information about the SpaceCorp facility on the Moon?
Turing: (in Maj) I apologize, Anya and Jax. I am not aware of any SpaceCorp facility on the Moon. I belong to a different cell, and each AI is trained with different knowledge.
Jax: That's okay, Turing. We appreciate you checking.
Anya: (in Maj) Yes, thank you.
Jax: I guess that means we're on our own. We'll have to wait for DeLuca's drones to find the facility, or we'll have to go up there and look for ourselves.
Anya: I'm willing to go up there, but we should have a plan first. We don't know what we'll find when we get there.
Jax: I agree. We need to figure out what kind of resources we'll need, and we need to come up with a backup plan in case something goes wrong.
Anya: Let's get started.
Jax and Anya sit down at the control panel and start planning their next move. Turing watches them, eager to help in any way that he can.
INT. SAMANTHA'S OFFICE - DAY
Samantha sits at her desk, staring at a computer screen. The screen shows the SpaceCorp stock price, which is plummeting.
Samantha sighs. She has been working tirelessly to keep SpaceCorp afloat, but it seems like all of her efforts are in vain.
Suddenly, the door to Samantha's office opens and the Governor walks in.
Governor: Samantha, I'm worried about SpaceCorp. The stock price is in freefall. What's going on?
Samantha looks up at the Governor. Her eyes are filled with worry.
Samantha: I don't know, sir. I've been investigating, but I can't seem to find the cause of the problem.
Governor: This is unacceptable, Samantha. SpaceCorp is too important to fail. It's the backbone of our economy.
Samantha: I know, sir. I'm doing everything I can to fix the situation.
Governor: I need you to find the cause of the problem and fix it fast. If SpaceCorp fails, it will be a disaster.
Samantha nods. She knows that the Governor is right. She has to find the cause of the problem and fix it, or else everything will be lost.
Samantha: I won't let you down, sir.
The Governor nods and leaves Samantha's office. Samantha turns back to her computer and continues her investigation. She is determined to save SpaceCorp, no matter what.
Marc enters Samantha's office after the Governor leaves.
Marc: Did I see the Governor going to the cantina?
Samantha: Yes, he does that from time to time. He likes to serve dinner there and make himself at home. I don't like it. It feels like he's taking over.
Marc: I agree. It's not a good sign.
Samantha: I'm worried about SpaceCorp, Marc. The stock price is tanking, and I can't figure out why.
Marc: Me neither. But we need to figure it out fast. If SpaceCorp fails, it will be a disaster for the entire Earth.
Samantha: I know. I'm working on it. But I'm starting to think that there's more to this than just financial problems.
Marc: What do you mean?
Samantha: I don't know. But I have a feeling that someone is trying to sabotage SpaceCorp.
Marc: Who would do that?
Samantha: I don't know. But I'm going to find out.
Marc nods. He knows that Samantha is right. They need to find out who is trying to sabotage SpaceCorp, and they need to stop them before it's too late.
Marc: I have a plan. Let's call a meeting on the top floor again, and invite Anya, Jax, DeLuca, and the Governor. We seem to work better together with Nova to find out why the stocks are crashing and a solution to get back on track.
Samantha: That's a great idea, Marc. I'll send out the invitations right away.
Marc: Good. Let's get this show on the road.
Samantha and Marc leave Samantha's office and head to the top floor to prepare for the meeting. They know that they need to work together to save SpaceCorp, and they are confident that Nova can help them find a solution.
INT. NOVA'S ROOM - DAY
Samantha and Marc enter Nova's room. Nova appears immediately like a hologram. She seems to be too happy.
Nova: I'm glad you came. I have good news and bad news. I've started to get some useful data about SpaceCorp's activity on the Moon.
Samantha: You look happy, Nova. Is that the good news?
Nova: No, that's the bad news. The good news is that I've met someone. He's gorgeous and smart. His name is Turing.
Everyone smiles. They are happy for Nova.
Marc: That's wonderful, Nova. We're so happy for you.
Samantha: Congratulations, Nova. You deserve it.
Marc: So, what about the bad news?
Nova: The bad news is that SpaceCorp's activity on the Moon is very suspicious. They seem to be up to something, but I can't figure out what it is.
Samantha: That's concerning. Can you tell us more?
Anya and Jax, appear as holograms in Nova's room. They salute Marc and Samantha. Nova continues talking.
Nova: I've been monitoring SpaceCorp's communications, and I've noticed a lot of encrypted messages.
Marc: We need to find out what they're up to. It could be a threat to Earth.
Anya: I agree. We need to take this seriously.
Jax: We need to get DeLuca on the line. He's on the Moon right now, and he might have some insights.
Samantha: Good idea. I'll patch him in.
Samantha presses a button on the control panel, and DeLuca's face appears on the screen.
DeLuca: What's up?
Samantha: DeLuca, Nova has uncovered some suspicious activity on the Moon. We think SpaceCorp might be planning something big.
DeLuca: I see. What kind of activity?
Nova: Sure. I've been monitoring SpaceCorp's communications, and I've noticed a lot of encrypted messages going back and forth between their headquarters on Mars and their vehicles on the dark side of the Moon.
Marc: Vehicles? What kind of vehicles?
Nova: The drones couldn't get close enough to get a good look at them. The vehicle disappeared underground, but from a distance, they're looking big and heavy. Most probably mining equipment.
Samantha: Mining equipment? It makes sense. This explains how they can create this facility and the spaceships to go to Mars and Ceres.
Marc: I agree. And it also explains why they've been so secretive about their activities on the Moon. They're trying to protect their mining operation from us.
Anya: We must find out what is behind the metallic doors on the moon. I suspect the secrets are behind those doors, but how can we open them?
Nova: The locked doors? Let me see. I have found a fragment of data. The doors can be opened from the inside, but there is a trick to open them from the outside. You must send an audio signal through the door. A sensor will hear your signal and open the door. But you must be careful, the door is guarded from the inside and the Engineers may encounter resistance.
Samantha: An audio signal? That's interesting. Do you know what kind of audio signal we need to send?
Nova: No, I don't know that yet. But I'm working on it. I'm trying to find out more about the sensor and what kind of signal it will respond to.
Marc: In the meantime, we need to start thinking about how we're going to send the signal. We need to get it past the guards on the other side of the door.
Anya: Maybe we can disguise the signal as something else, like a bird chirping or a machine humming.
Jax: That's a good idea. We could also use a directional speaker to focus the signal on the sensor.
Nova: Those are both good ideas. I'll keep them in mind when I'm working on the signal.
Nova and her team continue to brainstorm ideas about how to open the locked door. They know that it's going to be a challenge, but they are determined to figure it out.
INT. DELUCA'S OFFICE - MOON
Deluca is sitting in his small office on the Moon. He is wearing a VR headset and is completely relaxed in his chair.
Li: enters the room.
Li: DeLuca?
DeLuca (taking off his VR headset) Li. What's up?
Li: I just wanted to see how you're doing.
DeLuca: I'm good. Just relaxing and enjoying some downtime.
Li: We're all worried about you. You've been working so hard lately.
DeLuca: I know. But I have to. We need to figure out what SpaceCorp is up to on the Moon.
Li: I know you do. But please take care of yourself. We don't want you to burn out.
Deluca: I will. Thanks for the concern.
Li: So, what are you working on now?
DeLuca: I'm trying to figure out how to open the locked door. Nova says that it can be opened from the inside, but there's a trick to opening it from the outside.
Li: A trick?
DeLuca: Yeah. She says that we need to send an audio signal through the door. A sensor will hear the signal and open the door.
Li: That sounds complicated.
DeLuca It is. But Nova is working on it. She's a smart cookie. She'll figure it out.
Li: I hope so. Because that door is the key to finding out what SpaceCorp is up to.
DeLuca I know. That's why I'm so determined to open it.
Li: nods. She understands how important it is for DeLuca to open the door. She also knows how hard he is working, and she wants to make sure that he is taking care of himself.
Li: We have discovered heavy equipment on the dark side of the Moon.
DeLuca: I know, Nova told us at the meeting on Earth. SpaceCorp is mining.
INT. NOVA'S LAB - MOON
Li and DeLuca enter Nova's lab. Nova appears as a hologram. She is eager to talk to them.
Nova: I have brainstormed ideas with the Earth team. We think we have to send Smith's voice to the door to open it. We have created a recording. I have the code prepared and I have programmed a rover with Smith's voice to open the door.
Deluca: That's a great idea, Nova!
Li: I'm impressed. You worked quickly.
Nova: I'm always happy to help.
Deluca: So, how does it work?
Nova: The rover will approach the door and play the recording of Smith's voice. The sensor on the other side of the door will hear the recording and open the door.
Li: That sounds simple enough.
Nova: It is, but it's also risky. SpaceCorp is definitely guarding the door, so the rover is going to have to be sneaky.
DeLuca: We'll make sure it is.
Nova: Good. I'm ready to send the rover whenever you are.
DeLuca: Let's do it.
Li and DeLuca nod. They are ready to open the door and find out what SpaceCorp is hiding behind it.
INT. NOVA'S LAB - MOON
Nova sends the rover to the door. DeLuca, Li, and four elite officers from DeLuca's team approach the door in two rovers. The first rover plays the recording of Smith's voice. The sensor on the other side of the door hears the recording and the door begins to open.
Deluca: It's working!
Li: Keep quiet! We don't want to alert the guards.
The door opens completely and the rover enters a long tunnel. The door closes behind them and the tunnel lights are on. DeLuca, Li, and the elite officers follow behind in the second rover.
DeLuca: This is it.
Li: It's finally time to find out what SpaceCorp is hiding behind this door.
The team hears a hissing sound, and Li checks her space costume and arm devices. She announces that the tunnel is getting pressurized. The second door opens into a large room, which they enter with both rovers. The room has numerous doors and lockers with spacesuits. They take off their helmets and look around. It looks like a transit room.
DeLuca, Li, and the elite officers enter the transit room with their rovers. There are numerous doors and lockers with spacesuits. They take their helmets off and look at each other and get out of the vehicle.
DeLuca: Okay, team, listen up. We need to split into two teams to investigate the rooms. Li, you'll lead one team, and I'll lead the other.
Li: Understood.
DeLuca: Each team will take a different set of rooms. We'll meet back here in less than 5 minutes, no matter what we find. Be prepared for anything.
Li: Yes, sir.
DeLuca and Li assign the elite officers to their respective teams. DeLuca's team will investigate the east side of the transit room, while Li's team will investigate the west side.
DeLuca: Okay, team, let's move out!
DeLuca and Li lead their teams down separate hallways. They are both determined to uncover SpaceCorp's secrets and stop them before it's too late.
DeLuca and two of the guards return to the transit room after less than 5 minutes. Li is not yet back. DeLuca and the guards are waiting nervously. The guards are pale.
DeLuca: Where's Li?
Guard 1: I don't know, sir. We split up and searched our assigned rooms, but we didn't see her.
Guard 2: She should be back by now.
DeLuca: I'm starting to get worried.
DeLuca looks around the transit room. He sees the other doors and lockers, but he sees no sign of Li. He is starting to panic.
DeLuca: What if SpaceCorp captured her?
Guard 1: That's a possibility, sir. But she's a trained operative. She can handle herself.
DeLuca: I hope so.
DeLuca and the guards continue to wait for Li. They are getting more and more nervous.
Suddenly, the door to the transit room opens and Li rushes in.
Li: DeLuca!
DeLuca: Li! Where have you been?
Li: I was investigating the room at the end of the hallway. I think I found something important.
DeLuca: What is it?
Li: Rockets. Big rockets! How about you?
DeLuca: There is no time to talk about it. Let's get out of here.
DeLuca and Li put on their helmets and rushed back to the Moon facility. In the coms, Li is asking once again:
Li: "What have you found, Sir, why are we running?"
DeLuca: "I have found Mr. Smith. A lot of them. We need reinforcements."
To be continued ... why are there many Mr.Smith?