JOHN STORM IS CALLED IN BY THE UNITED NATIONS ANTARCTIC TREATY SECRETARIAT ON THE ADVICE OF THE BRITISH SURVEY EXPEDITION ALERT MI6 TO INFLUX OF NEW TEAMS WORRIED AT SUDDEN COMPETING CLAIMS

S E C T A S A U R™ - U.N. CALL FOR JOHN STORM

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CHAPTER 4: U.N. CALL FOR JOHN STORM - On the advice of the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) team, MI6 contact the UN, who decide it would be wise to take precautions. But they need someone who is disposable, and not directly affiliated with either organization, but is simply a consultant.

The only man for the job is John Storm. He is an expert diver, amateur archaeologist and enthusiastic adventurer, thus ideal to report on the goings on. BAS are worried about the sudden influx of teams from China, Sweden and the USA, that seems to have been triggered by the rapidly receding ice.

"The PM has authorised me to offer you a commission in His Majesty's Royal Navy"

"I do admire Edward Thomas, as a prime minister he gets my vote, but General Dunbar, or is that Sir Rodney I fail to see why I might be at all interested in a vacation to Antarctica. It's right out of my comfort zone."

"Of course. General or Sir Rodney, no matter. Am I right in thinking, that you are saying your ship is not up to the task?"

"I won't rise to that bait General. What I'm saying is I cannot see how putting myself and crew out of commission for other ocean duties, is a worthwhile venture. What can you offer me to compensate. Tangible and equitable rewards please."

"Apart from a generous consultancy, there are rights to species as yet not catalogued. You have what is probably the most comprehensive DNA collection in the world. Am I right?"

"Possibly."

"Wouldn't you want to add to that?"

This was John's Achilles heel. His weakness, that got him every time. He was an obsessive collector of the code for life on earth. It was true that the Elizabeth Swann would be tested, like never before. But John disliked it when anyone called him out. It being disrespectful to the memory of his Uncle Douglas.

"So, then, to recap. You'll cover our costs with interest, plus a contribution to a cause of my choosing. And, I'll have access to and permission to retain the DNA of any new species that I discover."

"Yes. You'll be a Master & Commander, granting you the right to negotiate as an ambassador for His Majesty. Your ship will be hired and insured by the Navy. So, will become 'HMS Elizabeth Swann,' while on active duty during this mission. Any species you discover, will be yours in terms of DNA samples and the like. Is that acceptable. Can I advise the PM you'll go for it."

"Sir Rodney, if I can please have that in writing, as a legal contract. I'm your man. I'm sure Dan and Charley will go for it, but will have to check and get their approval. I could of course travel alone with Hal and my cat as company. But feel sure my friends will not want to miss this boat."

The UN and MI6 dangle the prospect of a significant consultancy fee, by way of a generous remuneration for himself and team, and contribution to his causes. Storm is happy to oblige, but in reality, accepts the assignment on the premise that he has carte blanche, to add to his DNA collection, with all expenses covered and a hefty donation to his favourite charities.

Those conditions having been met, and Dan and Charley being in agreement, John and Dan equipped his solar and hydrogen powered ship, the Elizabeth Swan, with arctic clothing and supplies.

Shortly after stocking up, he, Dan Hawk and Charley Temple sped to the Southern Ocean, and from there to the Weddell Sea and thence to Deception Island, an extinct volcano. The UN urged extreme caution, advising the newly appointed Commander Storm and his crew, not to trust anyone.

>>> MURDER ON THE ICE

A startling discovery in the ice, sharp jaws protruding from a block of solid ice.

SECTASAUR™ - CHAPTERS (APPROX 5 MINS PER SCENE)

PART 1

CHAPTER 1: US ARKTOS 1838 EXPEDITION - The ice melts at both poles revealing features on the land not seen for thousands of years. A converted Frigate, the US Arktos is discovered at the South Pole locked into melting ice, then freed.

CHAPTER 2: TUNNEL COMPLEX - Discovery of a labyrinth of tunnels beneath the ice, dated by scientists to be many millions of years old, is leaked to Jill Bird, BBC world service, via Sky news and Discovery Channel. Supporting John Cleves Symmes theory of 1818.

CHAPTER 3: GOLD RUSH - Three expeditions launched by competing concerns, Swedish, Multinational & Cathy Carter, backed by the CIA. The third funded by Chinese, Lin Po Chang. Land grab for mineral rights and archaeological exclusivity, prehistoric insect DNA.

CHAPTER 4: U.N. CALL FOR JOHN STORM - MI6 and the UN decide to send in John Storm and the Elizabeth Swan. Dan Hawk and Charley Temple speed from the Southern Ocean to the Weddell Sea and there to Deception Island, an extinct volcano.

CHAPTER 5: IT'S MURDER ON THE ICE - Several fatal accidents occur in quick succession, then an egg clutch is discovered in a section of a tunnel. Chang eliminates the remaining opposition. Then nurtures one thawed egg through a simulated incubation.

CHAPTER 6: BOUND FOR ENGLAND - The creature is smuggled aboard Ice Patrol survey vessel 'KoolArctic' bound for England, eats two crew members. Second mate on KoolArctic reports the chaos aboard vessel to the British Admiralty, abandons ship.

CHAPTER 7: BASECAMP - John's team set up camp onshore, locate the excavation site, using the 'Ark' (a DNA database) Storm finds dead explorers & uncovers disturbing new evidence to support theory that dinosaurs were not entirely wiped out by a meteor striking the earth.

PART 2

CHAPTER 8: WHEN DINOSAURS RULED THE EARTH - Confirmed, they lived when dinosaurs ruled the earth. Dinosaurs starve in volcanic/asteroid winter. Sectasaurs have higher tolerance to freezing conditions, eat competition, then hibernate. Suki Hall hypothesis merit worthy, supported scientific community.

CHAPTER 9: WORST FEARS CONFIRMED - From DNA analysis aboard energy depleted Elizabeth Swan, Storm estimates species grew to between 3-5 metres, warm blooded with high tolerance to low temperatures. Team realize danger to humans, alert MOD & CIA to the danger. John made Master & Commander RN.

CHAPTER 10: - ATLANTIC EXPRESS - Storm and crew head to England at high speed, breaking record on hydrofoils. Sectasaur is stowaway on Atlantic Express. Meanwhile Chang has landed in Portsmouth.

CHAPTER 11: HAMPSHIRE - The giant prehistoric animal jumps ship, feeds on New Forest ponies, gaining attention of Hampshire police, relayed to MI6 and thence to John Storm.

CHAPTER 12: BUCKLERS HARD - Storm heads up the Beaulieu River to Bucklers Hard, following pony corpses toward a wooded area near Worts Gutter (Furzey Lane). Storm calls military for backup. Chang heads to Buckler's Hard, and Worts Gutter.

CHAPTER 13: CAT & MOUSE - Storm and Temple play cat and mouse with Sectasaur - when the giant insect came up from behind over the brow of a ravine and knocks Charley nearly unconscious. Storm strikes the creature with an axe, causing partial shock.

PART 3

CHAPTER 14: FIRST AID - Charley and John patch creature's wound with antiseptic and bandages. The giant insect feigns immobility. Understands dialogue between John and Charley is not aggressive or threatening, and marks these two humans down as allies.

CHAPTER 15: SECTASAUR RESCUES JOHN - John panics with axe. Creature lashed out in reflex throwing John over a ledge. John at the mercy of creature. The huge insect puts itself at risk to pull John up to safety. Meanwhile government troops, Territorial Army reservists are closing in.

CHAPTER 16: PUZZLING SITUATION - John dusts himself, while magnificent insect cleans itself. John offers hand palm up to the creature. The animal studies with both feelers, tickling him. John's heart pounding, at risk of amputation, enjoying leap of faith. It understands and responds to voice communication.

CHAPTER 17: ALL FRIENDS - Charley joins from bracken and saw the interaction between John and the insect. She proffers her hand, the prehistoric insect smelled her all over with its antennae. Charley giggled at the friendly touch. Temple shot in arm by troops, insect in head. Chang witnesses interchange.

CHAPTER 18: HOSTILE FIRE - Troops fire wounding animal. John & Charley both leap in front of insect yelling to stop firing, but Charley is shot in the arm and screams. The giant insect moves to protect them both from the gunfire, taking more hits and another to the head. It collapsed, feelers limp. Dead. Gone.

CHAPTER 19: ATTACK SUBSIDES - John and Charley shout as loud as they can, stopping firing. They reach insect. They raised its feelers, Charley and John take one each, and the trio embraced for a minute, its antennae were limp - there was no reviving it - tears, anger - it was gone. J&C in shock for a moment.

CHAPTER 20: NO REMORSE - John & Charley anger welling up inside, tears gave way to action. A rhinoceros soldier is delighted at kill. "Yes," cried the soldier. "Yes," said John, punching the trigger happy fool out. Up to that point other military thought they had saved their lives. Chang is devastated at loss.

CHAPTER 21: EPILOGUE & DEBRIEFING - John files a report with the United Nations and MI6, advising of a great loss to science. Keep watching brief for any repeats, finds, missing links, etc. Watching brief with increased security, military conflicts. Further investigations needed. Chang vows to return to Antarctica.

See draft scripts for 'KULO-LUNA' and 'CLEOPATRA'S MUMMY.' Other John Storm adventures (under development) include: 'OPERATION NEPTUNE,' 'THE HOLY COMPASS,' and TREASURE ISLAND - BLACKBEARD'S CURSE & PIRATES GOLD. Development order is subject to viewer polls and other third party interest.

Another title, using the same special effects artwork as Sectasaur™ is JIMMY WATSON'S MAGIC DINOBOT. This is a children's Christmas story. Far removed from high seas adventures.

CHAPTERS | CHARACTERS | DINOSAURS | MOVIES | PLOT OUTLINE

UN CALL FOR JOHN STORM TO BE ACTIVATED, ENLISTED BY MI6 LOOKING OUT FOR ANTARCTIC TEATY END AND POTENTIAL LAND GRAB BY CHINESE - AGREE TO FUND ANTARCTIC SCIENTIFIC EXPEDITION WITH ELIZABETH SWANN, DAN HAWK AND CHARLEY TEMPLE

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