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CHAPTERS: The chapters of this story are published live for collaboration development purposes, with a sequence derived from the Chapters below, supplemented with other (unpublished) writings as we progress. The final order for the proposed screenplay may be the subject of additional drafts to suit production of the final movie (producers/directors/actors).
INCUBUS CLONING TECHNOLOGY - 470 N, 130 E - FLASHBACK, ROME
C’était le travail de sa vie et il avait dû y consacrer beaucoup de temps. Contrairement à de nombreux autres scientifiques, le rêve de Franco Francisco avait mis dix-huit ans avant de donner une preuve définitive de réussite. Sa vision était de créer une machine pour atténuer les dangers inhérents à la grossesse et à l’accouchement. Il avait pensé que si les reptiles et les oiseaux avaient développé une façon unique de multiplier le développement de l’embryon en dehors de l’utérus, l’homme pourrait faire de même. L’ovule que nous tenons tous pour acquis est un miracle de l’ingénierie biologique, et même dans ce cas, il a besoin de chaleur extérieure. Pouvait-il l’améliorer ?
Aussitôt, un serveur apparut. « Nous pourrions aussi bien nous amuser », dit Ferrara en regardant Franco. « Deux spécialités de la maison et un martini ? »
It was his life’s work and what dedication it had taken. Unlike many other scientists
Franco Francisco’s dream had taken eighteen years before yielding any definite proof of success. The vision had been to create a machine to alleviate the dangers inherent in pregnancy and childbirth. He’d figured if reptiles and birds had evolved a unique way of multiplying embryo development outside the womb, then man could do the same. The egg we all take for granted is a miracle of biological engineering, and even then it needs external warmth. Could he improve on it?
“I’ve put in as much detail as is necessary so that any capable engineer can build the device. Is that not so?” Franco said defensively. He could almost hear the man on the other end of the phone thinking.
“Is that as far as you want to go,” said the voice.
Franco thought about this for a while. “That depends. What are you suggesting?”
“Have you everything you need,” said the voice, “or would help speed things along?”
“What kind of help?”
“How about lunch in an hour, the Piazza della Liberta just across the Margherita crossing? There’s a nice restaurant I know”
“I know it,” said Franco. “The Branziarro. How will I know you?”
“I’m wearing a white hat.”
The man stood up and lifted his hat. “Roberto Ferrara at your service.” Franco shook his outstretched hand and they say down. Immediately a waiter appeared. “We might as well enjoy ourselves,” said Ferrara looking at Franco. “Two house specials and a martini?”
Franco nodded pleased with the choice. “And a Cola for me, do you have the one with cane sugar?”
“Naturally,” said the waiter setting out fresh cutlery.
BRAIN CONDITIONING - You can imagine the excitement in the laboratory as Franco Francisco and Klaus von Kolreuter realise their dream of digitally recreating the most famous woman in history. Using clever synaptic sequencing algorithms and selected memory implants, they work through several nights to make sure that the replicated Cleopatra, knows about her past, but is also as prepared as possible to function in a modern world.
Ferrara sourit à Francisco. « Je vais aller droit au but. Nous aimerions vous aider à lancer votre projet et vous n’avez pas le temps qu’il mérite, n’est-ce pas ? »
Ferrara smiled at Francisco. “I’ll come straight to the point. We’d like to help kickstart your project and you don’t have the time it deserves, do you?” That was true, but Franco needed to work to pay his bills. Ferrara continued. “You’ll need funding and space
for experiment. Am I right?” Franco just nodded, his host was saying all the right things – no need to interrupt him. “The question is, if we bankrolled the project would you give up the hospital?”
"Naturally. And now, and sorry to be so direct, but assuming you have no ties in Italy ..."
Francisco looked uncomfortable.
"Apologies, but if I am right, the other important question is..." Ferrara hesitated.
"Go ahead ask," said Franco, thinking he may as well get it over with, whatever is was.
"Well, er, okay then here it is. Would you mind relocating to a laboratory overseas?"
Franco mulled this one over, with a furrowed brow.
A waiter came over balancing two House Specials. "Spaghetti alla bolognese." The portly, middle aged restaurateur, deftly laid one plate in front of Ferrara. "Signore."
"Grazie."
"Prego," said the waiter, as he smoothly changed position to serve the still ponderous scientist. "Signore."
"Molto apprezzato," Franco offered on autopilot.
"Sei più che benvenuto, signore". The waiter set a parmesan cheese grinder down, and bowed out. "Buon appetito."
Both customers looked at their impressive portions. And for that the waiter departed, satisfaction written all over his face.
"I'd have my own laboratory?"
"Signore Francisco, you'd have all the facilities you need. No expense spared. I can assure you. You'd have air conditioned apartments and house servants. All with the highest levels of security."
Franco nodded thoughtfully.
"You'd be working with other experts in their field, should you need anything developed outside of your specialization."
Franco lifted his glass of cola, Ferrara lifted his water glass. They chinked.
"Okay" said Franco, "One other thing. Where am I going?"
"A tropical paradise in Brazil, replied Ferrara"
That brought forward a huge sigh of appreciation from Franco Francisco, much to the relief of Roberto Ferrara.
And so Franco's research took on a whole new turn of speed.
PROLOGUE INNER CIRCLE OF SIX - Nazi funded medical human research laboratories Joseph Mengele's Fourth Reich escape to Brazil reserve plan. CHAPTER 1. THE POISON ASP - The Queen of the Nile takes her own life with an Egyptian cobra in a suicide pact with Mark Antony CHAPTER 2. WRATH OF THE GODS - The destruction of Thonis and Alexandria in 365 AD, a tsunami sinks the ancient city port CHAPTER 3. NEW WORLD ORDER - A plan by Neuwelt Rittertum knights to regenerate Aryan supremacy without a war CHAPTER 4. CYBERCORE GENETICA - Nano computer technology is purchased at an auction by a Neuwelt Rittertum knights CHAPTER 5. INCUBUS - Roberta Ferrara secures the expertise of Franco Francisco for knights of the New World Order: Neuwelt Rittertum CHAPTER 6. SPLICE - Klaus and Eva von Kolreuter find a way to live forever using cloning technology; Genonimo Investments, Geneva CHAPTER 7. TREMORS - Cleopatra's tomb lay lost for centuries. Until a shift in the tectonic plates triggered a tremor off the coast of Alexandria CHAPTER 8. PANAMANIAN RUNNING MAN - Alexis Luther is clocked on a Panamanian beach, as the world's fastest human runner CHAPTER 9. THE AMAZON - John and Dan wend their way up the river to Manaus, to meet Charley Temple and Jack Mason, CIA CHAPTER 10. TOMB RAIDERS - Safiya Sabuka and Musa Bomani dive among sifting sands to discover precious artifacts and golden treasures. CHAPTER 11. SCOTLAND YARD - Corrupt police Chief Constable Harold Holland plans to cover up theft of DNA database with MP Nick Johnson CHAPTER 12. OPERATION ALEXANDRIA - Neo-Nazi occultists recover Cleopatra's sarcophagus from underwater tomb near Palace CHAPTER 13. KIDNAPPED - Charley Temple is captured by Neuwelt Rittertum guards while breaking into their laboratory near Manaus CHAPTER 14. UNESCO - Catholic Church fear grave desecration heritage theft, asks agencies for help. Interpol issue Red Notice CHAPTER 15. REINCARNATION - Neuwelt Rittertum clone Cleopatra in Francisco's RepliVator™, uploading synapse sequence and implanted memories CHAPTER 16. FULL STEAM AHEAD - Storm speeds to Thonis, then uses the Swann's AI sensors and the Ark database to find tomb has been plundered CHAPTER 17. RITUAL SACRIFICE - The Baron prepares a drugged Cleopatra for ceremonial unification with her royal bloodline CHAPTER 18. SANCTUM INTERRUPTUS - John finds secret Neuwelt hideout near Alexandria, disturbs ritual - rescues Cleopatra, arresting conspirators CHAPTER 19. THE CHOSEN ONE - The reincarnated Cleopatra falls for her rescuer. John falls under the magic spell of the reincarnated Nile Queen CHAPTER 20. MILITARY INTERVENTION - The military detain Cleopatra to appease stakeholders, despite media & medical protests. Storm distraught CHAPTER 21. DÉJÀ VU - History repeats itself, military lock up technology as gross violation of human rights, John left disillusioned: FINALE FOR NOW
GRAPHIC BRIEF - SUGGESTED LAYOUTS/ FORMAT
CHAPTER 1. THE POISON ASP - Overwhelmed by grief, Cleopatra poisons herself with a cobra bite in her mausoleum CHAPTER 2. WRATH OF THE GODS - The destruction of Thonis and Alexandria CHAPTER 3. NEW WORLD ORDER - A Neo-Nazi plan to regenerate Aryan supremacy CHAPTER 4. CYBERCORE GENETICA - Nano computer technology is purchased at an auction by a religious sect CHAPTER 5. INCUBUS - Franco Francisco accepts offer of employment from Roberta Ferrara CHAPTER 6. SPLICE - Klaus von Kolreuter perfects a method of gene manipulation CHAPTER 7. TREMORS - Cleopatra's tomb lay lost for centuries, until shift in the tectonic plates trigger tremor off the coast of Alexandria CHAPTER 8. PANAMANIAN RUNNING MAN - Marjorie Boyle videos exceptionally fast athlete, Sam Hollis investigates CHAPTER 9. AMAZON QUEEN - Elizabeth Swann navigating river and docking at Manaus CHAPTER 10. TOMB RAIDERS - Safiya Sabuka and Musa Bomani dive among sifting sands to discover precious artifacts and golden treasures CHAPTER 11. SCOTLAND YARD - London's secure DNA database is stolen CHAPTER 12. OPERATION ALEXANDRIA - Neo-Nazi occultists recover Cleopatra's sarcophagus from underwater tomb near Palace CHAPTER 13. KIDNAPPED - Charley is taken prisoner, John, Dan and CIA rescue her CHAPTER 14. UNESCO - Catholic Church fear grave desecration heritage theft, asks agencies for help. Interpol issue Red Notice CHAPTER 15. REPLICANT - The Society reproduce Cleopatra using Francisco's RepliVator™, uploading synapse sequence, implanted memories CHAPTER 16. FULL STEAM AHEAD - To Thonis, then uses the Swann's AI sensors and the Ark database to find tomb has been plundered CHAPTER 17. RITUAL SACRIFICE - The Baron prepares a drugged Cleopatra for ceremonial impregnation CHAPTER 18. SANCTUM INTERRUPTUS - John finds Nazi hideout near Alexandria, disturbs ritual - rescues Cleopatra, arresting conspirators CHAPTER 19. THE CHOSEN ONE - The reincarnated Cleopatra falls for her rescuer. John comes under her spell, despite her being a replicant CHAPTER 20. MILITARY INTERVENTION - Military detain Cleopatra for stakeholders, despite media & medical protests. Storm distraught CHAPTER 21. DÉJÀ VU - History repeats itself, military lock up technology as gross violation of human rights, John left disillusioned
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