Billions of
years ago, a race of immortals harnessed the most powerful force in existence:
The emerald energy of willpower. These immortals, the Guardians of the
Universe, built a world from where they could watch over all of existence: The
planet Oaf. They divided the universe into 3600 sectors. A ring powered by the
energy of will was sent to every sector to select a recruit. In order to be
chosen by the ring, it was said one must be without fear. Together, these 3600
recruits formed the intergalactic peacekeepers known as the Green Lantern
Corps. Of all the threats the Corps ever faced, the gravest was an entity of
fear known as Parallax. Only the legendary Green Lantern Bain Sur was capable
of capturing and imprisoning this beast, which he did on the lost planet of Rut.
You are afraid. I mean, we go into this every time. It's not every time. I was
fine the last time. I'm usually fine. I'm fine with your work. Oh, you know how
Mom gets the night before a test flight. Let's just say it's my job not to be.
Good night, son. Hal, you're going to be late. Good morning, Mom got to go. Mr.
Ferris raised the rear stabilizer. The yaw rate gyros are calibrated, but the
pitch is off 2 degrees. Be sure to check the ignition sequences. Maybe Hal
would like to join Carol up in your office. The two of them can watch together.
Come on, young man. Let's go find Carol. Keep it warm for me. It's about the
possibility of life on other planets, our future test pilot. Jacket suits you,
son. I keep telling Hector, books are fun, but every once in a while, it's not
such a bad idea to get out in the world, the man of the hour. You kids be
careful. Stay with the engineers. Go on, son. See it up close, Ferris Tower,
Saber One, ready for take-off, Request unrestricted climb, flight level 450, saber
One, unrestricted climb approved. On passing 10,000 feet, contact Ferris
Departure. You're cleared for take-off. Good luck, Saber. Sinister, I'm
traveling at maximum velocity. Your mission to evacuate them is no longer
necessary. It's just as it was on Tolko. Every life form destroyed and their
essence absorbed, Traces of yellow power everywhere. The Guardians are silent.
I've demanded an audience with them. I'm badly wounded. Heading to the nearest
inhabited planet for the selection process. Tell the Guardians it's Parallax.
There's, uh, water in the tap. The Ferris Saber I is state-of-the-art of
artificial-intelligence fighter planes. It has all of the flying and combat
capability of a human pilot but with none of the human error that comes with
it. Carl isn't just blowing smoke to get a contract, general. Your staff, these
contractors, my office we've all been part of this from the ground up. Well, I
appreciate that, senator. But today the rubber meets the road. We have a
simulated combat situation. Two Sabers against Carl's two best pilots. Carol
was going to do a little flying today. I think you're late. Yes, but that's
only because I slept in. I used to sleep in. Then I turned 11. Let me give you
a little heads-up. I've gone up against these Sabers all week and they smoked
me every time. There isn't anything you can do that they can't do better,
faster, and without disappointing women everywhere. I, uh, think we both know
that's not true. I would've gone with Jensen. I'd have too, but unfortunately
he's busy not being good enough. At least he shows up. Hal this test today,
it's important. I'm going to make you look good up there. Now let's get these
pants off and fly some planes, Yes, Mr. Ferris. We are going for test.
Sapphire, cleared weapons hot at the merge. Ferris Test, Sapphire. Weapons are
hot. Fly safe, Highball. You got a shot, now would be a great time. There's no
way we're taking these out Get over here. Let's figure something out, solo. Now
stay right there and look real pretty. Highball, those Sables headed up your 6
can fly anywhere you can. Then let's go somewhere I can't fly. Highball, rules
of engagement set ceiling at 50,000 feet.
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