1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:05,000 Kuiper Belt Productions presents Kingdom by Phil McMurtry. 2 00:00:05,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Episode 5 3 00:00:10,000 --> 00:00:16,000 The rare hydrocarbons necessary to complete Dr. Scott's time machine have been obtained, 4 00:00:16,000 --> 00:00:22,000 and now the entire crew of Discovery 3020 are preparing for their return to Earth, 5 00:00:22,000 --> 00:00:30,000 and on the bridge of the spaceship there is excitement tempered with professional pride. 6 00:00:30,000 --> 00:00:34,000 Jason, tell me the status of the reciprocating IMT please. 7 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:38,000 It's currently switched off Captain. Permission for me to initiate it? 8 00:00:38,000 --> 00:00:39,000 Granted. 9 00:00:39,000 --> 00:00:42,000 Reciprocating IMT now initiated. 10 00:00:42,000 --> 00:00:50,000 Slowly charging up currently at 1% every 10 seconds, increasing to 3% every 10 seconds. 11 00:00:50,000 --> 00:00:55,000 Team, we are firing up the teleportation reciprocating IMT. 12 00:00:55,000 --> 00:01:00,000 Over the next few minutes all of you will experience a sensation of needles in your limbs. 13 00:01:00,000 --> 00:01:04,000 This, we have been told by our scientists, is perfectly normal 14 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:08,000 and should disappear within five minutes of being teleported back to Earth. 15 00:01:08,000 --> 00:01:15,000 If I'm honest though, no one knows what we'll go through, so sit back and enjoy the ride. 16 00:01:15,000 --> 00:01:20,000 60% Captain. The hull is getting stressed to a greater extent with time. 17 00:01:20,000 --> 00:01:24,000 We're at 95% of the yield stress and still climbing. 18 00:01:24,000 --> 00:01:27,000 Soon we'll be going into the plastic zone of the phase. 19 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:29,000 Chances of survival Jason? 20 00:01:29,000 --> 00:01:33,000 Taking probability into account, I'd say 95%. 21 00:01:33,000 --> 00:01:39,000 Actually, can I scrap that? We only have a 75% chance. 22 00:01:39,000 --> 00:01:40,000 75%? 23 00:01:40,000 --> 00:01:45,000 OK, we're at 93% of UTS and 98% of IMT charge. 24 00:01:45,000 --> 00:01:53,000 Captain, I need a decision. We're at 58% survivability. Action, please, now! 25 00:01:53,000 --> 00:01:56,000 Hold it charged. 3, 2... 26 00:01:56,000 --> 00:01:58,000 53% survivability. 27 00:01:58,000 --> 00:02:00,000 Captain! 28 00:02:00,000 --> 00:02:02,000 1! 29 00:02:02,000 --> 00:02:07,000 Good lord, I've never been so scared in my entire life. 30 00:02:07,000 --> 00:02:13,000 Yeah, me too. And to think that the crew was completely oblivious to all of this 31 00:02:13,000 --> 00:02:19,000 makes me feel guilty, scared and responsible for a lot of people. 32 00:02:19,000 --> 00:02:24,000 Discovery 3020 is now safely in Earth's orbit once more 33 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:28,000 and the shuttles are deployed, returning the crew back to Earth and their families. 34 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:32,000 On the ground, the sun is shining and it's a Friday 35 00:02:32,000 --> 00:02:36,000 and homecomings will be celebrated over the weekend and into the coming week. 36 00:02:36,000 --> 00:02:41,000 Dr Scott begins the process of extracting the hydrocarbon from the ore 37 00:02:41,000 --> 00:02:48,000 and after 12 weeks he has more than enough to begin testing his time machine. 38 00:02:48,000 --> 00:02:54,000 Ralph, have you ever seen such a beautiful colour in your entire life? 39 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:56,000 Doesn't it make you feel good? 40 00:02:56,000 --> 00:03:00,000 Definitely so. It's miraculous. What should we name it? 41 00:03:00,000 --> 00:03:07,000 I hope you don't mind, but I wish to call it KB-Alpha, which is short for Kuiper Belt Alpha. 42 00:03:07,000 --> 00:03:14,000 It's very scientific. It doesn't quite roll off the tongue like red or yellow. Don't you think? 43 00:03:14,000 --> 00:03:17,000 You come up with the layman's name then, Rob. 44 00:03:17,000 --> 00:03:20,000 I would need to think about that. 45 00:03:20,000 --> 00:03:26,000 You let me know when you do. We only require 37% of the entire hydrocarbon capacity 46 00:03:26,000 --> 00:03:31,000 to initiate the time machine. We have plenty of it and even if we stuff up the first batch, 47 00:03:31,000 --> 00:03:34,000 we've got over two changes to redeem ourselves. 48 00:03:34,000 --> 00:03:39,000 So the container which holds this hydrocarbon pours into the time machine through these pipes, 49 00:03:39,000 --> 00:03:42,000 if I understand it correctly? 50 00:03:42,000 --> 00:03:45,000 Yes, that's correct. We're pouring it now. 51 00:03:45,000 --> 00:03:51,000 You know, this quantum computer times a trillion has got an incredible amount of processing power. 52 00:03:51,000 --> 00:03:58,000 It can calculate the entire universe's matter in less than a second. That's how powerful it is. 53 00:03:58,000 --> 00:04:04,000 The gamma rays that are connected to it can modulate the entire energies around the part 54 00:04:04,000 --> 00:04:13,000 to bend time, space and matter. It's truly the origins of life, the universe and everything, 55 00:04:13,000 --> 00:04:19,000 if my calculations are correct. But they haven't failed me yet and I don't intend to do so now. 56 00:04:19,000 --> 00:04:22,000 I'm excited by the prospect and... 57 00:04:22,000 --> 00:04:26,000 You okay Dan? You just stopped. And what? 58 00:04:26,000 --> 00:04:35,000 Well, I haven't told you this before, but my father died when I was a kid and I'd love to see him again. 59 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:37,000 Is that crazy? 60 00:04:37,000 --> 00:04:41,000 It's as crazy as Kim's plan. I'm not one to judge. 61 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:47,000 What about the paradox theory though? If your father died, would you disappear? 62 00:04:47,000 --> 00:04:56,000 The answer is simple. Yes and no. We'd live in two worlds with two histories and two futures. 63 00:04:56,000 --> 00:05:03,000 However, based on my calculations, these worlds are in completely separate dimensions, 64 00:05:03,000 --> 00:05:09,000 apart from if they would intersect a wormhole. Then it could get really messy. 65 00:05:09,000 --> 00:05:14,000 So I guess the first question is, what or who do we teleport into the past? 66 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:24,000 Assuming that the machine works of course. No disrespect Dan, I want it to work and I trust you with your calculations. 67 00:05:24,000 --> 00:05:29,000 But it's never been done before, which is why we're at the guinea pig stage. 68 00:05:29,000 --> 00:05:31,000 How would you feel about Amy going? 69 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:39,000 No Dan, not a... not a person first time anyway. Max say for Descender, what? 70 00:05:39,000 --> 00:05:44,000 What? Oh I see what you mean. Amy is a what? 71 00:05:44,000 --> 00:05:47,000 What? Amy is. Amy is what? 72 00:05:47,000 --> 00:05:49,000 Yes, that's right. She is. 73 00:05:49,000 --> 00:05:54,000 Who is? Amy. She's not a who, she's a what. 74 00:05:54,000 --> 00:06:02,000 Huh? Amy is a what. She's an android. You haven't met her yet but she's brand new and top of the range. 75 00:06:02,000 --> 00:06:12,000 She'd record everything in a 1000k resolution and beam it to our live 3D holographic room where we could monitor everything. 76 00:06:12,000 --> 00:06:17,000 If anything goes wrong, for example, she meets something aggressive or violent, 77 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:26,000 we can zoom into their quark matter level and slightly manipulate them to forget for a few minutes and make some room for Amy to escape. 78 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:30,000 That's a great plan Dan. Where is she? 79 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:34,000 I'll have her here in the lab tomorrow morning. 10 o'clock? 80 00:06:34,000 --> 00:06:36,000 10 o'clock it is then. 81 00:06:40,000 --> 00:06:50,000 And so, at 10am on the 26th of February 3021, Robert Pine meets Amy the humanoid for the very first time. 82 00:06:52,000 --> 00:06:56,000 Amy, welcome to the lab. How are you doing? 83 00:06:56,000 --> 00:07:03,000 I'm fine Mr. Pine. Am I in some sort of trouble? You never invite me to the laboratory. Have I done something wrong? 84 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:07,000 On the contrary Amy, I have a proposition for you. 85 00:07:07,000 --> 00:07:11,000 Oh, a proposition? Really? Should I be excited? 86 00:07:11,000 --> 00:07:16,000 Well, I don't want to lead the witness but I guess that's up to you. 87 00:07:16,000 --> 00:07:19,000 Good. What is this proposition then? 88 00:07:19,000 --> 00:07:24,000 Do you see that machine over there in the corner? That's a time machine. 89 00:07:24,000 --> 00:07:37,000 Dan and I would like you to travel in time to do a job for us. Record what you see, stay there for a little while and then come back and report to us. What do you think about that? 90 00:07:37,000 --> 00:07:39,000 Will I be damaged in the process? 91 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:55,000 Amy, the real answer is we don't know. But should you be damaged in any way, we shall reinstate your backup members and install new software. You'll be better than before. What do you say? 92 00:07:55,000 --> 00:08:06,000 Well then, I guess the answer is yes. I can't really lose then, can I? I would be very honoured. But of course these are only words. I can't actually feel Rob. I'm a machine. 93 00:08:06,000 --> 00:08:08,000 When do I go? 94 00:08:08,000 --> 00:08:14,000 Well, we were thinking, how about now? 95 00:08:14,000 --> 00:08:18,000 Oh, right. Well, no time like the past, eh? 96 00:08:21,000 --> 00:08:22,000 Ready? 97 00:08:22,000 --> 00:08:24,000 Manufactured ready, Rob. 98 00:08:24,000 --> 00:08:26,000 Dan, are you ready? 99 00:08:26,000 --> 00:08:36,000 Born ready. Amy, would you make your way to the pod? 100 00:08:36,000 --> 00:08:41,000 Amy, where would you like to travel to and how far back in time would you like to go? 101 00:08:41,000 --> 00:08:46,000 That's very clear for me, Rob. Same room as yesterday at 16.30. 102 00:08:46,000 --> 00:08:49,000 Weren't we here yesterday at that time? 103 00:08:49,000 --> 00:08:57,000 Precisely. That's why I want to do it. It will be fresh in both of your minds too. So this is a perfect validation. 104 00:08:57,000 --> 00:09:00,000 Okay. Dan, are we good to go? 105 00:09:00,000 --> 00:09:06,000 Amy, I'll fire up the machine and you should be teleported within nanoseconds. 106 00:09:06,000 --> 00:09:09,000 Security systems activated. 107 00:09:09,000 --> 00:09:17,000 Amy, the machine is about to teleport you in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. 108 00:09:17,000 --> 00:09:19,000 She's gone! 109 00:09:19,000 --> 00:09:27,000 As predicted. The IMT is working perfectly. Let's go now to the 3D holographic room. 110 00:09:32,000 --> 00:09:42,000 Let's do it. Something is wrong. It's all black, Dan. What's going on? Oh no, we haven't lost her, have we? 111 00:09:42,000 --> 00:09:53,000 Most illogical. As per my calculations, she has a 99% chance of getting there successfully. Perhaps we just had bad luck. 112 00:09:56,000 --> 00:10:06,000 Dan! That's... Oh my god! We're looking at the scene from yesterday. Hang on, is this some kind of trick? Have you just taken a recording from yesterday or something? 113 00:10:06,000 --> 00:10:22,000 Oh Rob, it's no joke. No recording. I never joke around. This is dead serious. Amy is looking at us from yesterday. This is a miracle. I just can't believe my eyes. I'm so happy. 114 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:33,000 Hang on. If Amy's there really viewing this, then why can't we from yesterday see her as well as Amy who's viewing all of this from the third person? 115 00:10:33,000 --> 00:10:45,000 Yes, that is a little strange. Probably a glitch. However, if yesterday we had seen Amy, plus another Amy, wouldn't we have freaked out? 116 00:10:45,000 --> 00:10:59,000 Hmm. I guess there could be some advantages going totally covert. From a danger perspective, that would be a good thing or snooping around, but what if you want to engage with the people around you? 117 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:01,000 Then it's not so great, I guess. 118 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:15,000 Rob, Dan, can either of you hear or see me? Something strange is happening. I don't believe either of you can see me from yesterday, er, today. Oh dear, I'm confused. You know what I mean. 119 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:28,000 Amy, hi. We can see you, but for some reason there appears to be some visual distortion going on. But isn't it amazing to even experience this? They can't see you Amy, but you can obviously see them. 120 00:11:28,000 --> 00:11:30,000 Any way of changing that? 121 00:11:30,000 --> 00:11:41,000 Hi, Amy. Rob and I are just discussing that. Do you want to stay much longer? You've been there for an hour and fifteen minutes already. Don't you think you've seen enough? 122 00:11:41,000 --> 00:11:49,000 Definitely, Dan. Can you please send me back to the future from my perspective and the present time from your perspective? 123 00:11:49,000 --> 00:12:01,000 Will do, Amy, but you're going to have to stay as still as you possibly can. The time machine can trace where you are up to 300 millimetres of tolerance either side. Are you standing still? 124 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:02,000 Yes. 125 00:12:02,000 --> 00:12:09,000 In that case, I'm going to try to lock you on in 3, 2, 1. Locked on. 126 00:12:09,000 --> 00:12:21,000 Well, that was an experience like I've never had before. I've done a playback comparison in my memory between the near past and the further past. 127 00:12:21,000 --> 00:12:22,000 And? 128 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:31,000 There is zero variance or deviation between the two time periods. They are perfectly in phase with each other. They are simply identical. 129 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:37,000 What was it like? I mean, what did you feel like experiencing the past like that? 130 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:45,000 It feels very lonely because you're alone. Even though you are around people, I tried touching all of us to see whether we would react. 131 00:12:45,000 --> 00:12:55,000 But although I could feel myself touching us, we couldn't feel it. And that was extremely weird. Did any of you the first time experience some weird phenomenon? 132 00:12:55,000 --> 00:12:59,000 Me? Nope. Nothing. How about you, Rob? 133 00:12:59,000 --> 00:13:13,000 Nothing here either, Dan, as previously intimated. I think this visual distortion is going to be a huge problem for Kim and me when we plan to go back in time ourselves. Do you think this can be altered by any chance? 134 00:13:13,000 --> 00:13:22,000 It's definitely a challenge. I'll consider the software machine code and try to invert the phase from a no-show to a show. 135 00:13:22,000 --> 00:13:26,000 What about being able to switch between the two modes? 136 00:13:26,000 --> 00:13:28,000 Why? What's your reasoning? 137 00:13:28,000 --> 00:13:37,000 What if Kimberley or me are in real danger? Wouldn't it be beneficial to be able to turn invisible as a safety mechanism? 138 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:47,000 Good idea. Yes. Why don't we have both the options open? I'll start programming that ASAP. This should be a relatively quick fix. 139 00:13:47,000 --> 00:14:00,000 Apologies for the interjection, you two, but would it be possible to go back in time to when I was manufactured? To the exact day over one thousand years ago now, I believe. I'm very mature, aren't I? 140 00:14:00,000 --> 00:14:09,000 That's one way of putting it, Amy. That must be tomorrow now, as I'll have to do some reprogramming of the machine code. 141 00:14:09,000 --> 00:14:20,000 Late that evening, Dr Scott is rewriting code in the laboratory. The computer is busily running and checking the new code in the background. 142 00:14:20,000 --> 00:14:23,000 Dr Scott, don't you have a home to go to? 143 00:14:23,000 --> 00:14:34,000 Ha ha, computer. Well, actually, as it stands, I do have a beautiful home to go to, along with a beautiful wife and three beautiful kids. 144 00:14:34,000 --> 00:14:38,000 More reason to go then, Dr Scott, surely? 145 00:14:38,000 --> 00:14:48,000 Alright, I get the message. I guess I've rewritten the code to inverse the polarity for showing the time traveler to that new world. We can try this out tomorrow. 146 00:14:48,000 --> 00:14:52,000 Exactly. So, get going, Dr Scott, and get some rest. 147 00:14:52,000 --> 00:14:58,000 I will do. Computer, please contact my wife on Z4W. 148 00:14:58,000 --> 00:15:06,000 Hey darling, sorry it was a late one, but I'm on this massive learning curve. 149 00:15:06,000 --> 00:15:11,000 I'll tell you when I'm back home, darling, okay? 150 00:15:11,000 --> 00:15:19,000 What was that? Hello? Is anybody there? Hello? 151 00:15:19,000 --> 00:15:22,000 Computer, did you pick that up? 152 00:15:22,000 --> 00:15:27,000 My sensors detected nothing, Dr Scott. Are you certain you heard something? 153 00:15:27,000 --> 00:15:33,000 I could have sworn I heard. Okay, maybe I am hearing things. 154 00:15:33,000 --> 00:15:39,000 You're right, it's late and I'm off. I'll see you tomorrow, computer. Bright and breezy. 155 00:15:39,000 --> 00:15:43,000 Good night, Dr Scott. I'll power down and collect my memory banks. 156 00:15:50,000 --> 00:15:53,000 You idiot! You nearly gave us away! 157 00:15:53,000 --> 00:15:59,000 I can't help it, I've got cramp. God, we've been hiding in here all day. 158 00:15:59,000 --> 00:16:05,000 I don't believe it. They've actually cracked this time machine thing. This is amazing. 159 00:16:05,000 --> 00:16:14,000 Yes, it's completely surreal. But, sir, I'm worried. You're really serious about going back in time to change the outcome of your reprimand. 160 00:16:14,000 --> 00:16:19,000 You're taking a huge risk. They haven't tested this time machine with humans yet. 161 00:16:19,000 --> 00:16:24,000 Never more serious, Max. Why should I suffer because an engineer got it wrong? 162 00:16:24,000 --> 00:16:29,000 If it hadn't been for those engine failures, the present would be completely different. 163 00:16:29,000 --> 00:16:32,000 Please, Max, I've got to do this. 164 00:16:32,000 --> 00:16:36,000 Okay, I suppose I agree. So what's the plan? 165 00:16:36,000 --> 00:16:41,000 I'm going to go back in time to when that idiot engineer approved the engines in my shuttle. 166 00:16:41,000 --> 00:16:47,000 I'll change approved to rejected. Then they'll have to re-examine the engines. 167 00:16:47,000 --> 00:16:52,000 The fault will be found and rectified, so no explosion and no reprimand. 168 00:16:52,000 --> 00:16:56,000 This is so risky, Sarah. I mean, what if something happens to you? 169 00:16:56,000 --> 00:17:03,000 Look, all I'm going to do is enter the inspection room, put a rejection stamp on the engine and walk away. 170 00:17:03,000 --> 00:17:07,000 At that point, you teleport me back to the present. Simple. 171 00:17:07,000 --> 00:17:11,000 Well, in theory, yeah, but so much could go wrong. 172 00:17:11,000 --> 00:17:18,000 Look, Max, you just put me in the pod, type in the date and the hour to send me back to and execute the command. 173 00:17:18,000 --> 00:17:22,000 Job done. We both saw how simple the whole process is. 174 00:17:22,000 --> 00:17:28,000 Oh, God, it does appear that way, yeah, but what if there's a password or something? 175 00:17:28,000 --> 00:17:33,000 Then we just don't go. Are you ready to do this or not? Can I now get into the pod? 176 00:17:33,000 --> 00:17:36,000 Okay, let's do this. Get comfortable. 177 00:17:38,000 --> 00:17:39,000 Yeah, ready. 178 00:17:39,000 --> 00:17:44,000 Right, so date and hour. 179 00:17:44,000 --> 00:17:48,000 Okay, Sarah, we know what we're doing here. 180 00:17:48,000 --> 00:17:54,000 Ready to teleport in five, four, three, two, one, zero. 181 00:17:58,000 --> 00:18:04,000 Well, I'll be damned, Sarah. You're safe. Thank God for that. Are you okay? 182 00:18:04,000 --> 00:18:09,000 I'm fine, Max, I'm fine. I did it. I changed the approval. 183 00:18:09,000 --> 00:18:10,000 You did? 184 00:18:10,000 --> 00:18:15,000 Did it work? Max, did it work? Quick, look at the papers. 185 00:18:15,000 --> 00:18:22,000 My God, the engine certificate has been changed and look, your shuttle was not destroyed and... 186 00:18:22,000 --> 00:18:24,000 Well, I'll be... 187 00:18:24,000 --> 00:18:31,000 Sarah, it's all exactly what might have happened if your engines hadn't failed. This could have been your result. 188 00:18:31,000 --> 00:18:39,000 Max, it is my result. No reprimand and a full bonus. Now are you happy we've done this? 189 00:18:39,000 --> 00:18:43,000 Yes, I am. Although it does feel like we've cheated. 190 00:18:43,000 --> 00:18:50,000 Not to me it doesn't, Max. I've just corrected someone else's mistake. Mine was dependent upon his. 191 00:18:50,000 --> 00:18:52,000 Well, perfectly reasonable in my eyes. 192 00:18:52,000 --> 00:18:57,000 Okay, hun, let's get out of here and go back home. I'm in need of a cuddle. 193 00:18:57,000 --> 00:19:04,000 Me too, hun. Me too. I'll never ever repeat something like this ever again. 194 00:19:06,000 --> 00:19:12,000 The next morning Robert Pyne and Dr Daniel Scott are in the laboratory discussing the time machine. 195 00:19:15,000 --> 00:19:22,000 So, we've sent Amy, who is essentially a machine, to travel back in time. But what about living things now? 196 00:19:22,000 --> 00:19:28,000 Hmm, that's strange. I'm sure I closed the time machine pod last night before I left. 197 00:19:28,000 --> 00:19:30,000 How long are you here until? 198 00:19:30,000 --> 00:19:32,000 About until 9pm. 199 00:19:32,000 --> 00:19:34,000 You're working too hard, Dan. 200 00:19:34,000 --> 00:19:37,000 Nah, you can never work too hard. 201 00:19:37,000 --> 00:19:42,000 What are the diagnostics showing up with Amy? Is everything okay with her? 202 00:19:42,000 --> 00:19:51,000 100% verification has been completed with a checksum too. She's identical to what she was before she time travelled. 203 00:19:51,000 --> 00:19:55,000 Perhaps we should send an animal next. What are your thoughts on that? 204 00:19:55,000 --> 00:20:01,000 Yes, we've got to take it really slow. How about Jerry? He's a great chimp. 205 00:20:01,000 --> 00:20:08,000 We've already installed the visual detectors on him so that we can view everything in the 3D holographic room. 206 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:12,000 Let's do it. Sam, you can bring Jerry in now. 207 00:20:12,000 --> 00:20:17,000 Great, Sam. Don't worry. He's in good hands. 208 00:20:17,000 --> 00:20:22,000 Come on, fella. You want one of those bananas? You want to go back in time, hey? 209 00:20:22,000 --> 00:20:28,000 How about 1642 in the Amazon forest? Would you like that, hey? 210 00:20:28,000 --> 00:20:32,000 Come on. Hold my hand. Eat your banana in there. 211 00:20:36,000 --> 00:20:40,000 There's a good fellow. You have to be careful. 212 00:20:40,000 --> 00:20:43,000 There's a good fellow. You happy? 213 00:20:43,000 --> 00:20:49,000 Rob, teleportation in 3, 2, 1, 0. 214 00:20:51,000 --> 00:20:56,000 Over the next weeks, Jerry travels back in time on many occasions. 215 00:20:56,000 --> 00:21:00,000 On his return, he is scanned, prodded and probed. 216 00:21:00,000 --> 00:21:05,000 And very soon it is clear that nothing has genetically or psychologically altered. 217 00:21:05,000 --> 00:21:10,000 Dr Scott's soon to be famous time machine is safe. 218 00:21:10,000 --> 00:21:18,000 Therefore, on the 12th of June, 3021, Robert Pine and Kimberly Pine are waiting in the laboratory. 219 00:21:20,000 --> 00:21:24,000 Dan, is everything set for the time machine? 220 00:21:24,000 --> 00:21:31,000 I think so, Rob. I've checked the calibration and it's accurate within 10 trillionths of a second. 221 00:21:31,000 --> 00:21:34,000 And there shouldn't be a problem for the time you're travelling to. 222 00:21:34,000 --> 00:21:44,000 All the living organism trials over the past few months, from an amoeba to a lion being teleported back in time, have all been 100% successful. 223 00:21:44,000 --> 00:21:50,000 From yesterday, a year ago, 10, 100, 10,000. 224 00:21:50,000 --> 00:21:55,000 Yes, I get it, Dan. There haven't been any issues, right? 225 00:21:55,000 --> 00:22:01,000 That's correct. However, being a scientist and always thinking of every eventuality, 226 00:22:01,000 --> 00:22:07,000 if anything does go wrong, have you and Kimberly ridden your wheels and filed them with your solicitor? 227 00:22:07,000 --> 00:22:11,000 That's sorted. Are you ready to teleport us? 228 00:22:11,000 --> 00:22:16,000 Whenever you're ready, will both of you please enter the time machine pod? 229 00:22:20,000 --> 00:22:22,000 Will you let us know when you start her up? 230 00:22:22,000 --> 00:22:25,000 I'm pressing the initiation button now. 231 00:22:25,000 --> 00:22:32,000 Please concur, the time period you want to go back to is August 1st, 30 years BC. 232 00:22:32,000 --> 00:22:40,000 That is, 3,051 years ago. Approximately 10 kilometres away from Cairo. 233 00:22:40,000 --> 00:22:44,000 That way, when you appear, no one will see you. 234 00:22:44,000 --> 00:22:51,000 Plus, the scanner is coming up with no one within a 5 kilometre proximity. That's good. 235 00:22:51,000 --> 00:22:56,000 Kimberly, are you happy with that date? Have you got water and food in your backpack? 236 00:22:56,000 --> 00:23:02,000 Let me see. That would be 11 days before Cleopatra and Anthony committed suicide. 237 00:23:02,000 --> 00:23:07,000 I think that should be fine. We can manipulate both that way. Do it, Dan. 238 00:23:07,000 --> 00:23:16,000 OK, counting down. 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0. 239 00:23:16,000 --> 00:23:27,000 And so, on the 1st of August, 30 BC, Robert and Kimberly Pine find themselves in the heat of the desert about 10 kilometres from Cairo. 240 00:23:27,000 --> 00:23:32,000 Unbeknownst to them both, their physical appearance has changed completely. 241 00:23:32,000 --> 00:23:42,000 Dr Scott has programmed the time machine to harness the digital DNA of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra and merge it with Robert and Kimberly's DNA. 242 00:23:42,000 --> 00:23:48,000 Feeling that this would have been too much of a shock, he has omitted to warn them of the consequences. 243 00:23:48,000 --> 00:23:55,000 That, when they arrive in Ancient Egypt, everyone will see them as Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. 244 00:23:57,000 --> 00:24:05,000 Oh my god, Rob! It's the pyramids in the distance! Look how smooth they appear on the surface, unlike how they appear today. 245 00:24:05,000 --> 00:24:08,000 We're approximately 10 kilometres away, like Dan intimated. 246 00:24:08,000 --> 00:24:13,000 Look, it's Cairo, and can you see that there? It's an oasis! 247 00:24:13,000 --> 00:24:18,000 Wow, even by my standards, Dan has truly achieved a miracle. 248 00:24:18,000 --> 00:24:29,000 I know I've been watching it from the other side for months through the 3D holographic screen, but to experience it first hand, my mind is literally blown away. 249 00:24:29,000 --> 00:24:40,000 Well, if we don't begin making track stores at Oasis over there in the distance for a little shade for 10, 15 minutes, what, looks about 3 kilometres away, our lives will be blown away in this unforgiving place. 250 00:24:40,000 --> 00:24:42,000 Let's start to make a move, Rob. 251 00:24:42,000 --> 00:24:46,000 Okay, how much time before we get to Cairo? 252 00:24:46,000 --> 00:24:53,000 Well, if we just walk it, perhaps two, two and a half hours. Depends on our speed, I guess. Not too long. We'll definitely make it. 253 00:24:53,000 --> 00:24:55,000 Come on, then! 254 00:24:55,000 --> 00:25:08,000 The couple head towards the oasis, and after sheltering under the trees for 15 minutes, they walk on towards Cairo. They are truly feeling the heat. 255 00:25:08,000 --> 00:25:20,000 Rob, look at that architecture! I think in our modern world we have greatly underestimated their achievements. Look at the intricate sculptures all around those buildings. 256 00:25:20,000 --> 00:25:33,000 It's literally outstanding. It makes you think. Have we, in the future, digressed rather than progressed? Everything is so clinical in our world. 257 00:25:33,000 --> 00:25:41,000 Yes, I'm literally amazed. Look at that bridge. It looks like it leads to the front entrance of the city. Let's head over there. 258 00:25:41,000 --> 00:25:47,000 Why bother guessing? Let's lock in the coordinates and let the computer do the final. 259 00:25:47,000 --> 00:25:55,000 No, Rob. I want us to be as authentic as possible. No computers now. Let's follow our noses. I'm in paradise. 260 00:25:55,000 --> 00:25:59,000 Me too, Kimberley. Me too. 261 00:26:02,000 --> 00:26:07,000 Rob, they're freaking out looking at our outfits. Perhaps we should dress their way. 262 00:26:07,000 --> 00:26:12,000 Why are they bowing in front of us? Something isn't right. 263 00:26:12,000 --> 00:26:20,000 Do you want these slaves to be beheaded, my Queen, for not allowing themselves to be walked upon beneath your feet? 264 00:26:20,000 --> 00:26:25,000 Slaves? Rob, what is going on? I'm really confused. 265 00:26:25,000 --> 00:26:35,000 I'm not really sure. Do they think you are the Queen or something? Perhaps we should inform Dan of this strange phenomenon. 266 00:26:35,000 --> 00:26:40,000 My King, just give the order and they shall all be crushed under my horse's feet. 267 00:26:40,000 --> 00:26:46,000 What? No, why would I do that? Hang on. Soldier, who do you think I am? 268 00:26:46,000 --> 00:26:55,000 Is this some sort of trick question? You're Mark Antony, ruler of Egypt. Why do you ask, O King of Kings? 269 00:26:55,000 --> 00:27:04,000 Because I'm not who you think I... No, forget that. Yes, that's very true, soldier. And what is your name, boy? 270 00:27:04,000 --> 00:27:14,000 Samson. My name is Samson, centurion of the First Court. Are you not pleased with my questioning, my King? 271 00:27:14,000 --> 00:27:22,000 Everything is fine, Samson. And who is this by my side? This beautiful woman? Who is she? 272 00:27:22,000 --> 00:27:32,000 These questions are getting stranger, my King. That is, of course, your beautiful Queen Cleopatra. Am I missing something? 273 00:27:32,000 --> 00:27:39,000 Samson, I've heard enough. Spare the lives of those slaves today and take us to our palace. 274 00:27:39,000 --> 00:27:43,000 Your wish is my command, my King. Follow me. 275 00:27:43,000 --> 00:27:46,000 Look, Rob, our palace! 276 00:27:46,000 --> 00:27:52,000 Kimberley, start calling me Mark Antony. I think it for some strange reason. 277 00:27:52,000 --> 00:27:56,000 Perhaps Dan was a little ketchy than that what we originally thought. 278 00:27:56,000 --> 00:28:02,000 How is it that they see us as their King and Queen? Also, how is it that we understand them? 279 00:28:02,000 --> 00:28:11,000 As they're speaking in English, for goodness sake. Dan, you're a very cheeky devil. I'll have to have a word with him when I get back. 280 00:28:11,000 --> 00:28:27,000 I'm in paradise. I am so happy. Me too. 281 00:28:41,000 --> 00:28:45,000 Birds fly high, 282 00:28:45,000 --> 00:28:50,000 A place is the mind at ease. 283 00:28:50,000 --> 00:28:54,000 It feels like heaven, 284 00:28:54,000 --> 00:28:57,000 The wasted chance 285 00:28:57,000 --> 00:29:05,000 In your past has gone. 286 00:29:05,000 --> 00:29:12,000 Life takes care of you. 287 00:29:12,000 --> 00:29:15,000 Open the door, 288 00:29:15,000 --> 00:29:24,000 Leave those thoughts behind you. 289 00:29:24,000 --> 00:29:33,000 Let the wind blow knowledge in your tears. 290 00:29:33,000 --> 00:29:39,000 Blow away those fears. 291 00:29:39,000 --> 00:29:43,000 Look at the waves crash by. 292 00:29:43,000 --> 00:29:48,000 It seems like heaven, 293 00:29:48,000 --> 00:29:51,000 The hills far away 294 00:29:51,000 --> 00:29:59,000 Are here to say I know. 295 00:29:59,000 --> 00:30:05,000 Life will take care of you. 296 00:30:05,000 --> 00:30:15,000 I'm in paradise. 297 00:30:15,000 --> 00:30:39,000 Oh, I'm in paradise. 298 00:30:39,000 --> 00:30:54,000 Is heaven on earth? 299 00:30:54,000 --> 00:31:06,000 Look at those trees leaning over a living. 300 00:31:06,000 --> 00:31:15,000 Listen to the rustle of its leaves. 301 00:31:15,000 --> 00:31:21,000 Floating newborn seeds 302 00:31:21,000 --> 00:31:25,000 Brushes against the skin. 303 00:31:25,000 --> 00:31:30,000 It feels like heaven, 304 00:31:30,000 --> 00:31:33,000 The fragrant flowers 305 00:31:33,000 --> 00:31:41,000 Could smell for hours, I love. 306 00:31:41,000 --> 00:31:48,000 Where I'm standing now, 307 00:31:48,000 --> 00:32:00,000 Horses on the fields grazing slowly. 308 00:32:00,000 --> 00:32:09,000 The singing of the birds singing. 309 00:32:09,000 --> 00:32:15,000 Sun-calling the waters glare. 310 00:32:15,000 --> 00:32:19,000 Places the mind at ease. 311 00:32:19,000 --> 00:32:24,000 It feels like heaven, 312 00:32:24,000 --> 00:32:27,000 The smoke far away 313 00:32:27,000 --> 00:32:35,000 Is here to say hello. 314 00:32:35,000 --> 00:32:41,000 Life will take care of you. 315 00:32:41,000 --> 00:32:51,000 I'm in paradise. 316 00:32:51,000 --> 00:33:15,000 Oh, I'm in paradise. 317 00:33:15,000 --> 00:33:30,000 Is heaven on earth? 318 00:33:45,000 --> 00:34:00,000 Is heaven on earth? 319 00:34:00,000 --> 00:34:03,000 That was episode 5 of Kingdom. 320 00:34:03,000 --> 00:34:07,000 Captain John Arrow was played by Bob Finch, 321 00:34:07,000 --> 00:34:10,000 Jason Burns by Christopher Sheldrick, 322 00:34:10,000 --> 00:34:13,000 Robert Pine by Michael Tanzer, 323 00:34:13,000 --> 00:34:16,000 and Kimberly Pine was Rebecca Barraclough. 324 00:34:16,000 --> 00:34:19,000 Dr. Daniel Scott was played by Thomas Horton, 325 00:34:19,000 --> 00:34:23,000 and Amy, the humanoid, was Emma Finch. 326 00:34:23,000 --> 00:34:26,000 Max Stone was played by Alastair Dunne, 327 00:34:26,000 --> 00:34:29,000 and Sarah Stone, his wife, was Hillary Horton. 328 00:34:29,000 --> 00:34:32,000 The legionary Samson was played by Bob Finch, 329 00:34:32,000 --> 00:34:36,000 and other parts were taken by members of the cast. 330 00:34:36,000 --> 00:34:39,000 The narrator was Alec Newman. 331 00:34:39,000 --> 00:34:41,000 Studio production was by Phil McMurtry, 332 00:34:41,000 --> 00:34:44,000 and the program was directed by Robert Finch. 333 00:34:44,000 --> 00:35:13,000 This has been a Kuiper Belt production.