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Season 6 Premiere - The Destruction of Everything - S6 - E1
During the season 5 finale of VOID, Maddox Kane had escaped confinement but was caught by Serebella once again. Ursula received a message that her parents are alive but distressing news about the space station. Regina was crippled during an earlier conflict to find herself paralyzed from the waste down. The crew entered cryo-sleep for their journey to Jupiter’s moon Europa only to discover a base on the moon surface. Welcome to the 6th and final season of VOID.
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VOID - SEASON 6, EPISODE 1
Written by Sean McKnight
With Jeni Miller
Season 6 Premiere - The Destruction of Everything
VOID PODCAST LLC
NARRATOR
During the season 5 finale of VOID, Maddox Kane had escaped confinement but was caught by Serebella once again. Ursula received a message that her parents are alive but distressing news about the space station. Regina was crippled during an earlier conflict to find herself paralyzed from the waste down. The crew entered cryo-sleep for their journey to Jupiter’s moon Europa only to discover a base on the moon surface. Welcome to the 6th and final season of VOID.
INT. CHING SHE BRIDGE - DAY
REGINA REX
What do you mean a base?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Just what I said. I asked Astrid to identify the image and Astrid described it as a surface base.
REGINA REX
How did it get there?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
How the hell should I know?
REGINA REX
Astrid, scan surface base on Europa for life forms.
ASTRID
Scanning.
SOUND: SCANNING SOUND, DISTORTION FROM FAILED SCAN
ASTRID (CONT'D)
Unable to scan base due to surface interference.
REGINA REX
I was afraid of that. I guess we’re going to have to go down there.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
It looks like it. I can’t believe there’s already a base here.
REGINA REX
Who do you want on the surface team? I’m obviously out of commission. I can pilot the shuttle remotely from here but that’s about it.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Yeah, sorry about that. Can you feel anything in your legs at all?
REGINA REX
Dead from the waste down.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I’m so sorry Regina. Is there any chance you’ll get feeling back?
REGINA REX
After healing for 7 months in cryo and still nothing, it’s doubtful. (changing the subject)
So who is going with you to the surface?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Uh, Anko, Serebella and maybe Terry. What do you think?
REGINA REX
That sounds good.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I wonder if our new guest knows anything about that base. What was the name again? Madd something?
REGINA REX
Maddox Kane; who is in the confinement deck again for trying to escape.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Right. Can’t hurt to ask.
REGINA REX
I suppose not.
SOUND: TRANSITION
INT. CONFINEMENT DECK, DAY
MADDOX KANE
You don’t have to babysit me you know.
SEREBELLA REON
Since your breakout last time, I kinda do.
MADDOX KANE
It’s not like I’m going anywhere,
now.
SEREBELLA REON
No you’re not, but I’m keeping you under constant surveillance this time.
MADDOX KANE
I thought that you have cameras in here.
SEREBELLA REON
We do but because we missed your escape routine, I thought it better to be more hands on and see to you personally.
MADDOX KANE
Oh, I feel so special.
SEREBELLA REON
You’re special alright.
MADDOX KANE
What do you intend to do with me now that we’re... Where are we?
SEREBELLA REON
I’m not the one in charge of what’s going to happen to you. I’m only in charge of making sure you don’t escape again.
MADDOX KANE
(frustrated)
Just great, that helps.
SEREBELLA REON
(sarcastic)
Glad to be of service.
SOUND: HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
Hey Jonas.
SEREBELLA REON (CONT'D)
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Hey. I have some questions for our new friend here. I can take over for a bit if you want to pay Regina a visit.
SEREBELLA REON
Works for me. How did she seem?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Salty, but no more than usual. I think getting her on the bridge helped. How was she with you?
SEREBELLA REON
She’s adjusting but it’s difficult. Thanks for keeping an eye on her.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Happy to.
SEREBELLA REON
Keep an eye on this one too. She’s a tricky one.
MADDOX KANE
They. I identify as they.
SEREBELLA REON
Oh, well they are a tricky one.
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, HATCH
JONAS ALDRIDGE
We haven’t been formerly introduced; I’m Dr. Jonas Aldridge. Nice to meet you Maddox Kane.
MADDOX KANE
What can I do for you Dr. Aldridge?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Call me Jonas. I’m curious about where you come from.
MADDOX KANE
I’m from an outpost called Nepenthe located in the habitable zone of Alpha Centauri.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
All the way out there? How is that even possible?
MADDOX KANE
My ancestors began the journey from the station many years ago before I was born. It took 2 generations of time and effort to travel there and set up our base.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(excited)
How big of a community are we talking? Could the people from Earth...
MADDOX KANE
(cutting him off)
Don’t get too excited Jonas. It’s a very small community of 100 people. No more, no less. We don’t live on the planet surface but on a station in orbit. And as far as the people of Earth actually traveling over 4 light years to get there, not very realistic.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I guess not. So, the artifact is how you got here, when you and Gilban switched places.
MADDOX KANE
I think you mean the crystal, yes. They’re portals. In fact, if you can get me the crystal, I can perhaps show you...
JONAS ALDRIDGE
It’s gone.
MADDOX KANE
Wait, what? What do you mean gone?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Captain Rex had it sent out the airlock.
MADDOX KANE
(surprised and angry)
She what?? You idiots!! I can’t believe you did that!!
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Well, I’m not sure...
MADDOX KANE
You do realize that we can’t get your friend back and I’m stuck here! You do understand that, right?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I, uh, wasn’t aware, that...
MADDOX KANE
(to themselves, pacing)
Oh, I can’t believe this! And now I’m emotional! I NEVER get emotional. This is completely unacceptable! How can you all be so ignorant!
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Ok, that’s enough. You’ll have to excuse...
MADDOX KANE
(cutting him off)
Excuse the fact that I was raised purely by scientists in a science- based community and none of you were? Do I have to excuse the fact that my intelligence isn’t even measurable on the same charts as yours? Do you have any idea how frustrating that is?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I’m sorry you’re frustrated. I really am. Unfortunately, until the captain makes a decision, this is where we are. The artif..., crystal is gone and there’s nothing we can do about it.
MADDOX KANE
(calming down)
I suppose you’re right. About that at least.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Look, the reason I came to talk to you is that we found a base on Europa.
MADDOX KANE
Jupiter? We’re all the way back to Jupiter?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Yes. And when we woke from cryo, we scanned the surface and found a base.
MADDOX KANE
Oh, you found the 5’s secret little terra forming project.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
What?? This came from the station?
MADDOX KANE
It was a failed project. Went dark years ago. The powers of the station trying to expand their territory. They wanted the resources on Europa but couldn’t get the technology right to make it work so it was abandoned.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
And people don’t know?
MADDOX KANE
Not sure, we don’t keep up with base politics since we don’t get many visitors. You didn’t know?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I’m from Earth.
MADDOX KANE
(suddenly fascinated)
Are you really? I’m never met anyone from Earth before. I have so many questions.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
So do I. Maybe we can help each other. You see, I’m trying to help save the people of Earth.
MADDOX KANE
Oh. Well, that’s nice of you but it’s kind of a futile effort.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I know, everyone says that.
MADDOX KANE
No, I mean, Earth won’t be around much longer.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
What are you talking about?
MADDOX KANE
Before I give you anything, I’m not comfortable being stuck in a cell. Do something about that and maybe we can help each other.
SOUND: TRANSITION, MOVING THINGS AROUND, UNPACKING
INT. MENDLESON’S QUARTERS - DAY
PAT MENDELSON
It’s about damn time we get our own cabin.
TERRY MENDELSON
Yeah, this is way less crammed than the guest quarters.
PAT MENDELSON
It’s time we talk about our next move.
TERRY MENDELSON
Don’t you think it’s a little soon? We just got out of cryo.
PAT MENDELSON
No, that’s why now is the time. Everyone is still confused and getting their shit together. Not to mention their new prisoner is a distraction.
TERRY MENDELSON
Good point. They’re wrapped up in dealing with Regina’s new condition too.
PAT MENDELSON
Exactly. We need to start with you taking over Gilban’s job as engineer.
TERRY MENDELSON
Are you serious? I can’t work at the same level he was! I mean, I’m fair with machinery but I don’t know anything about a ship like this.
PAT MENDELSON
I guess it’s going to be fake-it- until-you-make-it then, isn’t it?
TERRY MENDELSON
That’s all well and good but if I screw something up it gets us killed too if the ship blows up.
PAT MENDELSON
Ok, then just avoid the things you don’t know until you figure it out.
TERRY MENDELSON
That’s like 90% of this ship!
PAT MENDELSON
Look, just volunteer and tell Regina you’re willing to do what it takes to learn whatever the bare essentials are.
TERRY MENDELSON
I don’t think it’s going to be that simple.
PAT MENDELSON
I do, what other option does she have? No-one besides you has any kind of machinery experience.
TERRY MENDELSON
Anko does.
PAT MENDELSON
Yes, but all he cares about are his own machines. He’s not about to get his hands dirty working on the ship.
TERRY MENDELSON
What makes you so sure?
PAT MENDELSON
I know Anko, don’t forget I’ve been working very closely with him.
TERRY MENDELSON
How close? Have you slept with him yet?
PAT MENDELSON
Not yet, I’m waiting for the right time to approach him.
TERRY MENDELSON
(playful)
Do you think he’ll be interested in a, you know, third party?
PAT MENDELSON
I don’t know if he’s bi or not yet Terry. Geez, keep it in your pants for the time being.
TERRY MENDELSON
Fine, whatever.
PAT MENDELSON
When you get into engineering you’ll need to figure out our...
TERRY MENDELSON
“Tactical advantages”, yes I know. What are you going to be doing?
PAT MENDELSON
I now have access to all the security so I’ll be getting to know that better. Between the 2 of us, we should be able to take significant control of the ship when the time is right.
SOUND: TRANSITION, MEDICAL DEVICE SCANNING
INT. MEDICAL OFFICES - DAY
URSULA NASH
(as scan is finishing)
And that should do it. Give it a moment to finish processing.
SOUND: PROCESSING AND FINISHING
URSULA NASH
(looking over results)
Done! Annnnd, everything is looking pretty good Anko. Vitals read fine, blood, oxygen levels, etc. You are in the clear.
ANKO LUMEN
Thank you for another thorough post- cryo exam doc.
URSULA NASH
My pleasure. What are your plans?
ANKO LUMEN
(unsure of himself)
To start prepping the equipment for the surface. Looks like we’re going to give it another go.
URSULA NASH
You sound uncharacteristically uncertain of yourself Anko. What gives?
BRIEF PAUSE
ANKO LUMEN
Titan was a hard lesson for me. I was so certain, my math was perfect and then...Nothing worked. I mean, nothing! And it dawned on me that the uncertainty of science is one of the things that drew me to it.
URSULA NASH
Sounds like you had an epiphany.
ANKO LUMEN
I did. But it also changed my, confidence? Ego? I don’t know. It sent me back to the drawing board.
URSULA NASH
Jonas must’ve loved that moment.
ANKO LUMEN
Ha! You’d think but he’s been surprisingly supportive. He’s the one pushing me to give it a go again on Europa. He seems much more confident about my equipment than I do.
URSULA NASH
Glad he’s been in your corner. I know it’s been tense between you two.
ANKO LUMEN
It’s gotten better. We still don’t like each other much but we aren’t at each other’s throats. He seems to have mellowed a bit. Maybe I have too.
URSULA NASH
(trailing off at the end of the statement thinking of her parents)
I noticed that. We’ve all had a lot of tense moments it would seem lately.
BRIEF PAUSE
ANKO LUMEN
Are you ok?
URSULA NASH
(uncomfortable) I’m fine.
ANKO LUMEN
Come on, what’s wrong?
URSULA NASH
(reluctant)
I haven’t told anyone yet. Before I went into cryo, I received a message from the station that my parents are alive.
ANKO LUMEN
That’s amazing! That’s great news!
BRIEF PAUSE
Isn’t it?
ANKO LUMEN (CONT'D)
URSULA NASH
Yes, and no. I mean yes, but it raises so many questions. Where are they? What are they doing? Why haven’t they contacted me all this time? Did they abandon me? Are they being held prisoner?
ANKO LUMEN
I see. Are you going to try to connect with them?
URSULA NASH
No, not yet. I was told there’s something happening at the station.
ANKO LUMEN
What?
URSULA NASH
I don’t know. Max said to not send any messages until I hear from him; that it’s not safe.
ANKO LUMEN
Not safe? What does that mean? Should I contact my people?
URSULA NASH
You might want to just send a general message to say hi. See what you can find out. We’re in the dark here.
ANKO LUMEN
We should warn the others.
URSULA NASH
No! Not everyone, I don’t trust the Mendlesons.
ANKO LUMEN
You really don’t like them do you?
URSULA NASH
He’s ok, kind of an idiot. But her, I really think she’s up to something.
ANKO LUMEN
(joking around)
Maybe you’re jealous because Pat works so closely with me.
URSULA NASH
Don’t go there you jerk! That was a one time thing and you know it.
ANKO LUMEN
I know. I also know you still have feelings for Jonas.
URSULA NASH
I do. But now doesn’t seem like the right time.
ANKO LUMEN
With all that’s happened to us, maybe don’t keep waiting for the “right” time. You might miss out on something important.
SOUND: TRANSITION, EMBRACING
INT. CHING SHE BRIDGE - DAY
REGINA REX
I can’t feel my legs. I don’t know if I ever will again.
SEREBELLA REON
I know.
REGINA REX
I don’t know if I’ll ever walk again. What am I going to do?
SEREBELLA REON
We’re going to take it day by day is what we’regoing to do. I’m in this with you, together.
REGINA REX
Oh come on. You’re not going to want to stay with me. Why would you? I’ll just be a burden.
SEREBELLA REON
Are you serious? Do you honestly believe I would abandon you?
REGINA REX
(frustrated, angry) It’s what I would do.
SEREBELLA REON
Bullshit and you know it.
REGINA REX
And what if my condition is permanent? What then?
SEREBELLA REON
What if it is? I’m not going anywhere.
REGINA REX
You seriously want to do this? Stay with me?
SEREBELLA REON
(getting closer)
Yes, of course. That’s not even a question.
REGINA REX
You have no idea what you’re signing on for. Neither do I.
SEREBELLA REON
Whatever it is, we’ll face it as a team, a family. You’re not alone anymore Regina.
REGINA REX
I know, it’s something I have to get used to. I’m usually the one who bails when things go south.
SEREBELLA REON
No more bailing.
REGINA REX
No more bailing.
SOUND: EMBRACE, TRANSITION, EXERCISE EQUIPMENT, HATCH, FOOTSTEPS
INT. CHING SHE GYM - LATE AFTERNOON
URSULA NASH
(walking in, awkward)
Oh! Jonas! Didn’t know you were here working out.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
(while working out) It’s all good!
URSULA NASH
(hesitant)
You sure you don’t want the place to yourself?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Not at all. It would be nice to have company after sleeping for 7 months, 13 days, 8 hours and how ever many seconds.
Ok.
URSULA NASH
(chuckling)
SOUND: FOOTSTEPS, TREADMILL
URSULA NASH (CONT'D)
(while on treadmill) How are you feeling?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Pretty good. My muscles are...
URSULA NASH
No, I meant, how are youfeeling?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Oh. Better. I was pretty out of my head there for awhile as you know.
URSULA NASH
Yeah, we were all pretty aware of that.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Well, I’m sorry I put you all through my emotional turmoil. I’m afraid that was new ground for me to navigate.
URSULA NASH
You seem much better, more like the “old” you.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I don’t think the “old” me is ever coming back but I’m trying to become a better version of that guy.
BRIEF PAUSE
URSULA NASH
(reluctant)
I uh, found out that my parents are alive.
SOUND: EXERCISE BIKE STOPPING
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Really? Wow! That’s incredible! I’m so happy for you!
Thanks.
URSULA NASH
JONAS ALDRIDGE
You seem less enthused than I thought you’d be.
URSULA NASH
I’m more concerned than elated. Why haven’t they contacted me all this time Jonas?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I didn’t think of it like that. Have you tried to contact them?
URSULA NASH
Not yet, there’s something happening at the station but I don’t know what yet.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Is there any way I can help? I’m afraid I don’t really have anyone at the station I contact so...
URSULA NASH
It’s ok. I appreciate you just listening. It’s nice to be able to talk to you again like this.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Sure. I wish I could do more.
URSULA NASH
It’s a lot to process. I can’t do much else but wait to hear from Max at this point.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
You could talk to Regina and Serebella to see if they can contact their people on the station to find out what’s going on.
URSULA NASH
I already have Anko on the case but yes, I should talk to Regina and Serebella too.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Anko’s helping?
URSULA NASH
Believe it or not, yes.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Wow. So, are you two, you know...A thing?
URSULA NASH
No, we’re not “a thing”. That was a one and done event, nothing more.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Oh. Not that it’s any of my business.
URSULA NASH
(playful)
Not that it’s any of your business.
PREGNANT PAUSE
URSULA NASH (CONT'D)
Are you ok? You seem to get concerned about something all of a sudden.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Yeah, I’m ok. It’s something that Maddox said. I don’t know if I can trust this person.
URSULA NASH
What did Maddox tell you?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
That Earth isn’t going to around for much longer.
URSULA NASH
Why?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I don’t know, that was the end of the conversation.
URSULA NASH
Do you think it’s worth investigating?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I’m not sure. I know Maddox is frustrated to be stuck here and not super thrilled to help us. I’ve set up an all crew meeting with Regina to discuss everything.
SOUND: TRANSITION
INT. THE CHING SHE - BRIDGE - EVENING
REGINA REX
We’ve called you all to this meeting to discuss our next move as well as our guest and Gilban. Let’s start with me first and get this out of the way.
PAUSE A MOMENT
REGINA REX (CONT'D)
(reluctant, frustrated)
I’m paralyzed from the waste down. We have no idea if I’ll ever get the use of my legs back. What that means is I’ll probably need some extra help on the bridge from time to time. IfI require assistance, I will let you know. So from here on out, I don’t want a lot of stupid questions about my condition because you all know what I know.
That’s the end of that. Next, let’s discuss the plan for Europa. Jonas?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I’ll be leading the away team which will consist of myself, Anko, Serebella and Terry. We’ll first make contact on the surface and then into the base. Uh, as for piloting the shuttle?
REGINA REX
I’ll handle that remotely from the bridge.
URSULA NASH
What about the surface radiation?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
After looking at Astrid’s scan of the base we discovered that it was built to handle the radiation.
Oxygen is one of the things we’re not sure about so we’ll be taking some replacement tanks for the breathers so we have time to explore.
PAT MENDELSON
Correct me if I’m wrong but isn’t it super cold there? I thought the whole thing was one big ball of ice.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Basically, yes. The average temperature hovers around -142 celsius. Our suits will keep us protected long enough for us to get into the base.
TERRY MENDELSON
And if the base doors are sealed shut?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
That’s why you’ll be in charge of the laser cutter. We have Serebella overseeing security. Anko you’ll need to begin preliminary evaluations for your equipment and what you want to bring down to the surface.
ANKO LUMEN
Roger that.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Upon completion of our first trip, Captain Rex will pilot us back up from the surface to prep Anko’s equipment. Questions?
PAT MENDELSON
Where do I fit in?
REGINA REX
You’ll be assisting me here on the bridge.
PAT MENDELSON
Got it.
TERRY MENDELSON
And what if we encounter any hostile elements?
REGINA REX
Astrid’s scan found no life forms.
SEREBELLA REON
As for any conflicts, I’ll run point and you’ll do as I say.
TERRY MENDELSON
Works for me.
REGINA REX
You’ll receive the timetable from Jonas, we hit the surface tomorrow. Next order of business is Gilban and this damned artifact situation.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
After speaking with Maddox, I think Gilban’s gone. It sounds like that crystal was the only way to swap them back again.
REGINA REX
Do you think they were telling you the truth?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
I have no reason to think they would lie. I’m not sure how that would benefit them.
SEREBELLA REON
Are you saying there’s no way to get Gilban back? Can’t we just fly there to wherever he ended up?
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Sure, but it’s going to take about
4 light years to get there. That is, unless the warp drive is...
REGINA REX
Is extremely untested. We used it once and it nearly destroyed the ship. Not really the best option.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Then, I have no idea.
REGINA REX
For now we have to consider Gilban stranded wherever he is.
ANKO LUMEN
What about this Maddox person? I’m not sure a prisoner situation is ideal given our circumstances.
JONAS ALDRIDGE
Maddox seemed to know something about the Earth being in danger but wasn’t very forthcoming with any details. We really need to find a way to work with this person and get some answers.
REGINA REX
Yeah. I think it’s about time we sit down with Maddox Kane and figure out if this person is our friend or our enemy.
SEREBELLA REON
And if they’re an enemy? Can we really afford to keep a smart, dangerous person around? They’ve already escaped once.
REGINA REX
No we can’t. But that’s what airlocks are for.
END OF EPISODE