any data concerning the spacecraft.
BI ZHEN HAN
We consider the technology behind this
spacecraft to be a potential weapon
against the people of China. It would be
impossible to defend against something
traveling at that speed. Did you at least
talk to the boy?
PRESIDENT SILVERSPOON
The boy, his wife, and his brother were
all offworld when we conducted the
search. We weren't able to question any
of them.
BI ZHEN HAN
That is unfortunate. You do realize that
it was the cooperation of our people
aboard The Himalia who made this
information accessible to your
government, yes?
PRESIDENT SILVERSPOON
I realize that.
BI ZHEN HAN
We detected the signal of 2018 too, Mr.
President. We are aware that your so-
called Super Spiders match the image from
the alien transmission. Have you been
able to eliminate that threat?
PRESIDENT SILVERSPOON
We're dealing with the situation.
BI ZHEN HAN
From the reports I've read, only one has
actually been killed.
PRESIDENT SILVERSPOON
There may have only been one.
BI ZHEN HAN
Their webs continue to be discovered. Why
do you continue to anger me with your
lies, Mr. President?
PRESIDENT SILVERSPOON
As I told you-
BI ZHEN HAN
No more excuses. We know you possess this
alien technology. Your country has been
infiltrated by hostile beings from
another world.
He picks up a red phone.
BI ZHEN HAN (CONT’D)
I see no other choice. The threat posed
by the United States must be eliminated
once and for all. Your reign of power
ends today. Explain this to your people.
He speaks into the phone.
BI ZHEN HAN (CONT’D)
Launch all weapons targeted for the
United States.
PRESIDENT SILVERSPOON
Are you insane? We'll have no choice but
to launch a counter-strike.
BI ZHEN HAN
We can shoot down your missiles. Can you
shoot down ours?
The President severs the link.
He picks up a red phone to NORAD.
PRESIDENT SILVERSPOON
What's the situation down there?
NORAD (V.O.)
We've got multiple launch detections from
inside China, Mr. President. Just a
