Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons (1967–1968): Season 1, Episode 25 - Expo 2068 - full transcript
A lorry carrying an atomic core reactor to the new Manicougan power complex falls into the hands of the Mysterons who intend to strike the Atlantic Seaboard of North America.
(footsteps clicking)
- [Narrator] The Mysterons,
sworn enemies of Earth.
Possessing the ability to
recreate an exact likeness
or object or person.
But first, they must destroy.
(bottles clattering)
(cat screeching)
(lights popping)
(guns firing)
(one shoot)
(man moans)
(dramatic music)
Leading the fight one man,
fate has made indestructible.
his name, Captain Scarlet.
(cheerful orchestra music)
- We cut out the third
channel blue three,
and the circuit is closed.
All three channels
are now sealed.
She's ready for shipment.
- And its completely safe?
- You security people
are all the same.
Yes, it's safe.
- How necessary is that
thermic safety valve, sir?
- It could be very necessary,
Raynor.
When the reactor is
stabilized as it normally is,
the auto thermostat
controls the temperature.
But during transit, the
thermic safety valve
will keep the temperature
below the critical level,
200 degrees.
A failure could result
in a nuclear explosion.
- An explosion?
- Oh yes, but all three channels
would have to be
reopened as well.
(thunder rumbles)
(gate whirs)
(indicator alarm buzzes)
Ah, the transporters arrived.
Right, mobilize the
reactor cradle.
(reactor whirs)
Reactor mobile, sir.
(suspenseful music)
(enthusiastic orchestra music)
- It's a bad night, driver,
and a precious cargo.
I hope you drive carefully.
Yes, sir, I got my orders.
Drive at a steady 25 to
be in Manicougan by--
- By 0900 hours and no later.
We will be monitoring
your progress
at three checkpoints en route.
- Dont worry about a thing.
(truck engine chugging)
(thunder rumbles)
(suspenseful music)
(electronic zapping)
(car engine turns)
(thunder rumbles)
- Transporter 43 should be
coming to the bridge detour now.
- Is it clearly marked?
- Perfectly, we have clearly
defined the new route.
He can't miss it.
(suspenseful music)
(thunder rumbles)
- What the?
(tires squealing)
(truck smashes and clangs)
(suspenseful electronic music)
(dramatic music)
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
- [Mysterons] This is the
voice of the Mysterons.
We know that you can hear us,
Earth men.
Disaster will strike the
Atlantic seaboard
of North America.
We will deal a heavy blow
to the prestige of the world.
We will continue to
take our revenge.
(suspenseful electronic music)
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
(upbeat processional music)
- The Atlantic seaboard.
What are the conditions there,
Lieutenant?
- Not good, sir.
Heavy electrical storm
since 12:00 Midnight.
- We'll have to bear with it.
Launch Angels One, Two,
and Three, Lieutenant.
Order them to proceed at
speed ultimate
to area reference
points 73 and 7-4C.
- SIG.
[Colonel] And check
ground security
and see if there s
anything that could be
the target for this
Mysteron threat.
- Angel One, immediate launch.
(jet engine roaring)
Angels Two and Three,
immediate launch.
(jet engines roaring)
Captain Blue, Captain Scarlet,
report to Control immediately.
(thunder rumbling)
- [Agent] Well, truck 43
passed through
the first checkpoint safely,
Doctor.
A couple of minutes
late, but otherwise okay.
A delay could have been
caused by the weather.
- No doubt, but the storm
seems to have passed now.
The next checkpoint should
be right on the button.
- Good, everything's
going to schedule.
(triumphant music)
- Colonel, Ground
Security reports
a coal reactor in
transit to the new
Manicougan Power Complex.
- The latest Mysteron threat
is focused in that area.
Who's in charge of the project?
- Dr. Sommers, sir.
I put out an immediate
call, he s on the line.
- Thank you, Lieutenant.
Dr Sommers, Colonel White,
Spectrum here.
We're checking off
possible security risks.
We understand you're
shipping a nuclear reactor.
- Why yes, Colonel, but
there is no risk.
We have completely
neutralized it,
in fact it s due to
pass through the second
of our checkpoints in
just a few minutes.
And we are sure it'll be
right on time.
- I think we'll check it out,
Doctor.
Whats the route?
Highway 83, but we
really didn't wish
to attract attention to
the shipment.
That's why there's no
conventional escort.
- Well be discreet, Doctor.
Captain Blue, Captain Scarlet,
go to grid reference
DP8 and pick up an SPV.
Take Highway 83, it leads
right into the
Manicougan Dam site.
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
- Shouldn't be too long
now before we overtake it.
- Right.
(suspenseful music)
Sorry to break my appointment
at the final checkpoint, Doctor,
but there's been a little
change in plan.
(dramatic music)
(helicopter roaring)
If you value your life,
don't move.
Keep the main flow of
helicopter's in operation.
But program one to fly
as I instruct.
- Right on time.
(helicopter roaring)
- [Captain Black] This
is Captain Black
relaying instructions
from the Mysterons.
Switch in the last
circuit blue three
and remove the thermal
safety value.
(dramatic music)
(regal orchestra music)
- Captain Blue, what s
your position?
- We're just about five miles
short of Manicougan, Colonel.
And we still haven't
spotted the truck.
Security has just been through
to say the reactor has
missed the final checkpoint.
That means that somewhere
after checkpoint two
the truck turned off.
Go back, Captain, and
find that truck.
(tires squealing)
(suspenseful music)
( motors whirring)
- Who's there?
Sorry friend, you're one
witness too many.
(gun firing)
(suspenseful music)
(helicopter roaring)
First cut off just coming up,
Captain.
Well take a look.
- Could be first time lucky.
- Right, let s go.
Look, something
moving over there.
- Seneca.
Seneca!
- He s passed out.
Why was he shot?
- Seneca, does it mean
anything to you?
- No, check the clearing.
I ll arrange to get him
into hospital.
- SIG.
(birds chirping)
Captain Scarlet, fresh
tracks alright!
And whatever made them
was pretty heavy.
And here's something else.
Looks like some kind of valve.
- It seems the transporter was
here, it cant be far away.
(jet engine roaring)
- I have located the transport,
but it is headed away
from the Manicougan .
Shall engage?
- No, jsut maitain
visual contact.
Captain Scarlet, Destiny Angel
has spotted the transport
carrying the reactor.
She'll key you in
on it's position.
Your orders are to stop
that truck at all costs!
- SIG, Colonel
The injured man is comfortable.
- [Colonel] Good, hell be
picked up in three minutes.
- Oh, we found a valve,
part number 4B832.
- We'll check it out
Lieutenant, get Dr. Sommers.
(jet engine roaring)
- I can see the SPV.
The truck is about a
mile ahead of you.
If you maintain present speed,
you will catch him before
he reaches the woods.
- There it is, we've got him!
(engines rumbling)
(dramatic upbeat music)
- [Driver] Spectrum!
Watch out!
(tires squealing)
(truck crashing and banging)
Let's get that truck open
and take a look at the reactor.
( motors whirring)
(dramatic music)
Empty!
The reactors been switched.
Were back to square one.
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
(ship engine whirring)
- Colonel, Dr Sommers
has just confirmed
that the 4B832 valve is part
of the safety device
in the reactor.
It could start to
overheat and go critical.
- Captain Scarlet, the
Manicougan site
is now an emergency area.
Security has blocked
off the entire county.
The only things moving in there
are a couple of
supply helicopters
for a construction company
building Expo 2068.
- Helicopters?
- [Colonel] Yes Captain,
the Seneca company
have them under remote control.
- Seneca!
Colonel, how big a cargo
can they carry?
- Pretty big.
Wait a minute!
- Yes, Colonel, I believe
one of those helicopters
is carrying the reactor.
And without that valve
it must be overheating.
(upbeat suspenseful music)
Bring the helicopter
into a hovering position
directly above the Expo tower.
(helicopter roaring)
How much further?
About four miles.
(helicopter roaring)
- Stabilize that position
and lock off the controls.
(helicopter roaring)
(suspenseful music)
- [Dr. Sommers] This is Dr.
Sommers calling Captain Scarlet.
- Yes, Doctor?
Captain, as soon as you
gain access to the reactor
follow my instructions
in their exact sequence.
I will tell you
precisely what to do.
But it is vital that you
follow my instructions
to the letter.
- SIG.
(dramatic music)
There it is, hovering
above the tower.
Crash that helicopter.
You'd told me the lock
off the controls.
(pack whirring)
(suspenseful music)
No!
(gun firing)
(electrical fire crackles)
(helicopter roaring)
- I'm going to attach
the harness to the crate.
(harness gun fires)
- Lieutenant Green, alert Dr.
Sommers
- [Lieutenant] SIG.
(saw whirring)
(helicopter roaring)
- Hes almost reached
the reactor, you all set?
- Yes, I can give the
instructions.
I just hope he has time to
carry them out.
(helicopter roaring)
(saw whirring)
- Right Doctor, I'm
inside the crate.
Start the shut procedure.
- First, the reactor,
is it going critical?
- Yes, there's a terrific
heat build-up.
- The thermal gauge, Captain,
what does it register?
- It's 189 degrees and rising.
That reactor will blow
at 200 degrees.
The coolant supply switch
is on Emergency A panel.
Turn it to maximum.
(switch clicking)
Coolant supply
switch at maximum.
Is the gauge holding?
- No Doctor, its rising!
Now 194 degrees.
Quickly then, the
three primary circuits.
Remove the inspection cover
marked red circuits 1 to 50.
- Red circuits 1 to 50.
(helicopter roaring)
(reactor crashes)
Ah!
- Captain, are you alright?
Captain?
- Yes, yes, I think so.
- You must disconnect the wires
from terminals 4, 19,
and 37, in that order.
- 4, 19, and 37.
- [Dr Sommers] What s the
thermal reading, Captain?
It's at 196
- 196!
Quickly, those circuits!
(suspenseful music)
- Captain Scarlet, you
are running out of time!
4 and 19 disconnected.
(antennae crashing)
Captain Scarlet, terminal 37!
(suspenseful music)
(helicopter roaring)
- Captain Scarlet!
(helicopter crashes)
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
(engine roars)
Colonel White, prepare the
sick bay for Captain Scarlet.
I'm bringing him in.
(dramatic music)
Subtitles: Kilo
? Captain Scarlet ?
? He's the one who knows
the Mysteron game ?
? And things they plan ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
? To his Martian foes, a
dangerous name ?
? A superman ?
? They crash him, and his
body may burn ?
? They smash him, but
they know he'll return ?
? to live again ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
? As the Angels are flying
wing to wing ?
? Into the scene ?
? Spectrum is Green ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
? Though the Mysterons
plan to conquer the Earth ?
? This indestructible man will
show what he's worth ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
? In-des-tructible ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
- [Narrator] The Mysterons,
sworn enemies of Earth.
Possessing the ability to
recreate an exact likeness
or object or person.
But first, they must destroy.
(bottles clattering)
(cat screeching)
(lights popping)
(guns firing)
(one shoot)
(man moans)
(dramatic music)
Leading the fight one man,
fate has made indestructible.
his name, Captain Scarlet.
(cheerful orchestra music)
- We cut out the third
channel blue three,
and the circuit is closed.
All three channels
are now sealed.
She's ready for shipment.
- And its completely safe?
- You security people
are all the same.
Yes, it's safe.
- How necessary is that
thermic safety valve, sir?
- It could be very necessary,
Raynor.
When the reactor is
stabilized as it normally is,
the auto thermostat
controls the temperature.
But during transit, the
thermic safety valve
will keep the temperature
below the critical level,
200 degrees.
A failure could result
in a nuclear explosion.
- An explosion?
- Oh yes, but all three channels
would have to be
reopened as well.
(thunder rumbles)
(gate whirs)
(indicator alarm buzzes)
Ah, the transporters arrived.
Right, mobilize the
reactor cradle.
(reactor whirs)
Reactor mobile, sir.
(suspenseful music)
(enthusiastic orchestra music)
- It's a bad night, driver,
and a precious cargo.
I hope you drive carefully.
Yes, sir, I got my orders.
Drive at a steady 25 to
be in Manicougan by--
- By 0900 hours and no later.
We will be monitoring
your progress
at three checkpoints en route.
- Dont worry about a thing.
(truck engine chugging)
(thunder rumbles)
(suspenseful music)
(electronic zapping)
(car engine turns)
(thunder rumbles)
- Transporter 43 should be
coming to the bridge detour now.
- Is it clearly marked?
- Perfectly, we have clearly
defined the new route.
He can't miss it.
(suspenseful music)
(thunder rumbles)
- What the?
(tires squealing)
(truck smashes and clangs)
(suspenseful electronic music)
(dramatic music)
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
- [Mysterons] This is the
voice of the Mysterons.
We know that you can hear us,
Earth men.
Disaster will strike the
Atlantic seaboard
of North America.
We will deal a heavy blow
to the prestige of the world.
We will continue to
take our revenge.
(suspenseful electronic music)
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
(upbeat processional music)
- The Atlantic seaboard.
What are the conditions there,
Lieutenant?
- Not good, sir.
Heavy electrical storm
since 12:00 Midnight.
- We'll have to bear with it.
Launch Angels One, Two,
and Three, Lieutenant.
Order them to proceed at
speed ultimate
to area reference
points 73 and 7-4C.
- SIG.
[Colonel] And check
ground security
and see if there s
anything that could be
the target for this
Mysteron threat.
- Angel One, immediate launch.
(jet engine roaring)
Angels Two and Three,
immediate launch.
(jet engines roaring)
Captain Blue, Captain Scarlet,
report to Control immediately.
(thunder rumbling)
- [Agent] Well, truck 43
passed through
the first checkpoint safely,
Doctor.
A couple of minutes
late, but otherwise okay.
A delay could have been
caused by the weather.
- No doubt, but the storm
seems to have passed now.
The next checkpoint should
be right on the button.
- Good, everything's
going to schedule.
(triumphant music)
- Colonel, Ground
Security reports
a coal reactor in
transit to the new
Manicougan Power Complex.
- The latest Mysteron threat
is focused in that area.
Who's in charge of the project?
- Dr. Sommers, sir.
I put out an immediate
call, he s on the line.
- Thank you, Lieutenant.
Dr Sommers, Colonel White,
Spectrum here.
We're checking off
possible security risks.
We understand you're
shipping a nuclear reactor.
- Why yes, Colonel, but
there is no risk.
We have completely
neutralized it,
in fact it s due to
pass through the second
of our checkpoints in
just a few minutes.
And we are sure it'll be
right on time.
- I think we'll check it out,
Doctor.
Whats the route?
Highway 83, but we
really didn't wish
to attract attention to
the shipment.
That's why there's no
conventional escort.
- Well be discreet, Doctor.
Captain Blue, Captain Scarlet,
go to grid reference
DP8 and pick up an SPV.
Take Highway 83, it leads
right into the
Manicougan Dam site.
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
- Shouldn't be too long
now before we overtake it.
- Right.
(suspenseful music)
Sorry to break my appointment
at the final checkpoint, Doctor,
but there's been a little
change in plan.
(dramatic music)
(helicopter roaring)
If you value your life,
don't move.
Keep the main flow of
helicopter's in operation.
But program one to fly
as I instruct.
- Right on time.
(helicopter roaring)
- [Captain Black] This
is Captain Black
relaying instructions
from the Mysterons.
Switch in the last
circuit blue three
and remove the thermal
safety value.
(dramatic music)
(regal orchestra music)
- Captain Blue, what s
your position?
- We're just about five miles
short of Manicougan, Colonel.
And we still haven't
spotted the truck.
Security has just been through
to say the reactor has
missed the final checkpoint.
That means that somewhere
after checkpoint two
the truck turned off.
Go back, Captain, and
find that truck.
(tires squealing)
(suspenseful music)
( motors whirring)
- Who's there?
Sorry friend, you're one
witness too many.
(gun firing)
(suspenseful music)
(helicopter roaring)
First cut off just coming up,
Captain.
Well take a look.
- Could be first time lucky.
- Right, let s go.
Look, something
moving over there.
- Seneca.
Seneca!
- He s passed out.
Why was he shot?
- Seneca, does it mean
anything to you?
- No, check the clearing.
I ll arrange to get him
into hospital.
- SIG.
(birds chirping)
Captain Scarlet, fresh
tracks alright!
And whatever made them
was pretty heavy.
And here's something else.
Looks like some kind of valve.
- It seems the transporter was
here, it cant be far away.
(jet engine roaring)
- I have located the transport,
but it is headed away
from the Manicougan .
Shall engage?
- No, jsut maitain
visual contact.
Captain Scarlet, Destiny Angel
has spotted the transport
carrying the reactor.
She'll key you in
on it's position.
Your orders are to stop
that truck at all costs!
- SIG, Colonel
The injured man is comfortable.
- [Colonel] Good, hell be
picked up in three minutes.
- Oh, we found a valve,
part number 4B832.
- We'll check it out
Lieutenant, get Dr. Sommers.
(jet engine roaring)
- I can see the SPV.
The truck is about a
mile ahead of you.
If you maintain present speed,
you will catch him before
he reaches the woods.
- There it is, we've got him!
(engines rumbling)
(dramatic upbeat music)
- [Driver] Spectrum!
Watch out!
(tires squealing)
(truck crashing and banging)
Let's get that truck open
and take a look at the reactor.
( motors whirring)
(dramatic music)
Empty!
The reactors been switched.
Were back to square one.
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
(ship engine whirring)
- Colonel, Dr Sommers
has just confirmed
that the 4B832 valve is part
of the safety device
in the reactor.
It could start to
overheat and go critical.
- Captain Scarlet, the
Manicougan site
is now an emergency area.
Security has blocked
off the entire county.
The only things moving in there
are a couple of
supply helicopters
for a construction company
building Expo 2068.
- Helicopters?
- [Colonel] Yes Captain,
the Seneca company
have them under remote control.
- Seneca!
Colonel, how big a cargo
can they carry?
- Pretty big.
Wait a minute!
- Yes, Colonel, I believe
one of those helicopters
is carrying the reactor.
And without that valve
it must be overheating.
(upbeat suspenseful music)
Bring the helicopter
into a hovering position
directly above the Expo tower.
(helicopter roaring)
How much further?
About four miles.
(helicopter roaring)
- Stabilize that position
and lock off the controls.
(helicopter roaring)
(suspenseful music)
- [Dr. Sommers] This is Dr.
Sommers calling Captain Scarlet.
- Yes, Doctor?
Captain, as soon as you
gain access to the reactor
follow my instructions
in their exact sequence.
I will tell you
precisely what to do.
But it is vital that you
follow my instructions
to the letter.
- SIG.
(dramatic music)
There it is, hovering
above the tower.
Crash that helicopter.
You'd told me the lock
off the controls.
(pack whirring)
(suspenseful music)
No!
(gun firing)
(electrical fire crackles)
(helicopter roaring)
- I'm going to attach
the harness to the crate.
(harness gun fires)
- Lieutenant Green, alert Dr.
Sommers
- [Lieutenant] SIG.
(saw whirring)
(helicopter roaring)
- Hes almost reached
the reactor, you all set?
- Yes, I can give the
instructions.
I just hope he has time to
carry them out.
(helicopter roaring)
(saw whirring)
- Right Doctor, I'm
inside the crate.
Start the shut procedure.
- First, the reactor,
is it going critical?
- Yes, there's a terrific
heat build-up.
- The thermal gauge, Captain,
what does it register?
- It's 189 degrees and rising.
That reactor will blow
at 200 degrees.
The coolant supply switch
is on Emergency A panel.
Turn it to maximum.
(switch clicking)
Coolant supply
switch at maximum.
Is the gauge holding?
- No Doctor, its rising!
Now 194 degrees.
Quickly then, the
three primary circuits.
Remove the inspection cover
marked red circuits 1 to 50.
- Red circuits 1 to 50.
(helicopter roaring)
(reactor crashes)
Ah!
- Captain, are you alright?
Captain?
- Yes, yes, I think so.
- You must disconnect the wires
from terminals 4, 19,
and 37, in that order.
- 4, 19, and 37.
- [Dr Sommers] What s the
thermal reading, Captain?
It's at 196
- 196!
Quickly, those circuits!
(suspenseful music)
- Captain Scarlet, you
are running out of time!
4 and 19 disconnected.
(antennae crashing)
Captain Scarlet, terminal 37!
(suspenseful music)
(helicopter roaring)
- Captain Scarlet!
(helicopter crashes)
(dramatic rhythmic drum music)
(engine roars)
Colonel White, prepare the
sick bay for Captain Scarlet.
I'm bringing him in.
(dramatic music)
Subtitles: Kilo
? Captain Scarlet ?
? He's the one who knows
the Mysteron game ?
? And things they plan ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
? To his Martian foes, a
dangerous name ?
? A superman ?
? They crash him, and his
body may burn ?
? They smash him, but
they know he'll return ?
? to live again ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
? As the Angels are flying
wing to wing ?
? Into the scene ?
? Spectrum is Green ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
? Though the Mysterons
plan to conquer the Earth ?
? This indestructible man will
show what he's worth ?
? Captain Scarlet ?
? In-des-tructible ?
? Captain Scarlet ?