whilljournalist
May 3rd, 2001, 10:57:12 PM
STAR WARS
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
A vast sea of stars serves as the backdrop for the main
title. War drums echo through the heavens as a roll-up
slowly crawls into infinity.
EPISODE II
A PATH OF SHADOWS
It is a time of peace and prosperity. Since his election,
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine has tirelessly striven to end
corruption in the Senate, restoring hope to the disaffected
peoples of the Galactic Republic.
During this period of renewed democracy, Jedi Apprentice
Anakin Skywalker has grown strong in the ways of the Force,
guided by his friend and mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Plagued by recent disturbing visions, the young Padawan
struggles to maintain control in the face of persistent
rumors concerning a terrible threat stirring on the Outer
Rim…
EXT. SPACE-IEGO SYSTEM
Three SPACECRAFT cruise overhead. They speed past and on
toward one of the MOONS OF IEGO.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-CRAGGY PLAIN-BEFORE DAYBREAK
The three SPACECRAFT land among clouds of dust. Exit ramps
lower and a large group of UNSAVORY CHARACTERS begin to
disembark. One of the CHARACTERS, a medium-sized HUTT
called SIBBA, is apparently the leader; he shouts orders in
HUTTESE. Several large cages are towed out of the
SPACECRAFT. They are empty, supported by invisible
REPULSORLIFT fields.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-CRYSTALLINE CITY-BEFORE DAYBREAK
A small and extremely beautiful CRYSTALLINE CITY rises from
the landscape. Delicate spires ascend into the violet sky,
shimmering in the starlight. FIGURES can bee seen moving
about within the CITY.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-CRYSTALLINE CITY-COURTYARD-BEFORE
DAYBREAK
The FIGURES who inhabit the CITY can clearly be seen. They
are humanoid and strikingly beautiful. They have gossamer
wings that make their movement seem surreal. There is only
a smattering of these ANGELS, as most are asleep.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-SOME DISTANCE FROM THE CRYSTALLINE
CITY-BEFORE DAYBREAK
The group of UNSAVORY CHARACTERS is being surveyed from a
distance through ELECTROBINOCULARS. The large and heavily
armed GROUP is approaching the CRYSTALLINE CITY. The
perspective changes to show two DARK FIGURES from behind;
both lay prone. One passes the BINOCULARS to the other.
1ST FIGURE: (low tone) They're almost to the city. (pauses)
We should do something…
2ND FIGURE: (low tone) They've done nothing illegal. We can
only observe until then.
1ST FIGURE: But we should be able to intervene before
anything happens-
2ND FIGURE: (interrupting) Would you have us be vigilantes,
then?
1ST FIGURE: No, Master.
The 2ND FIGURE hands the BINOCULARS back to the 1ST FIGURE.
2ND FIGURE: Until a crime is committed, Republic law binds
our hands. If they do violate it, you're free to use you're
discretion as to how to handle the situation. I'll only
assist you if you request it. But remember my Apprentice;
there are alternatives to fighting.
1ST FIGURE: I understand about the laws, Master. That
doesn't mean I have to agree, though.
2ND FIGURE: (puts his hand on the 1ST FIGURE'S shoulder)
Neither do I, for that matter.
1ST FIGURE: They've reached the city.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-CRYSTALLINE CITY-COURTYARD-JUST BEFORE
DAYBREAK
The smattering of ANGELS becomes aware of a disturbance at
the entrance to the CITY. With otherworldly grace they move
toward the sounds. The ANGELS encounter the large group of
UNSAVORY CHARACTERS. Perplexed, the ANGELS cautiously
approach the CHARACTERS. The ANGELS speak in a lilting,
musical ALIEN LANGUAGE.
1ST ANGEL: (subtitled) Welcome, friends.
The ANGEL extends a slender, pale hand to the CHARACTERS.
One of them, BIG BRUTE, looks to his comrades and grins,
exposing rotten teeth. His massive paw envelops the ANGEL'S
tiny hand. The 1ST ANGEL'S benevolent expression changes to
confusion, then anguish as it lets out a howl of pain. BIG
BRUTE is crushing the 1ST ANGEL'S hand. He yanks the ANGEL
forward and punches it squarely in the face. The rest of
the UNSAVORY CHARACTERS erupt into similar violence. Some
pull out weapons.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-SOME DISTANCE FROM THE CRYSTALLINE
CITY-JUST BEFORE DAYBREAK
1ST FIGURE: Master!
2ND FIGURE: Damn. Come on.
more to come...
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
A vast sea of stars serves as the backdrop for the main
title. War drums echo through the heavens as a roll-up
slowly crawls into infinity.
EPISODE II
A PATH OF SHADOWS
It is a time of peace and prosperity. Since his election,
Supreme Chancellor Palpatine has tirelessly striven to end
corruption in the Senate, restoring hope to the disaffected
peoples of the Galactic Republic.
During this period of renewed democracy, Jedi Apprentice
Anakin Skywalker has grown strong in the ways of the Force,
guided by his friend and mentor Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Plagued by recent disturbing visions, the young Padawan
struggles to maintain control in the face of persistent
rumors concerning a terrible threat stirring on the Outer
Rim…
EXT. SPACE-IEGO SYSTEM
Three SPACECRAFT cruise overhead. They speed past and on
toward one of the MOONS OF IEGO.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-CRAGGY PLAIN-BEFORE DAYBREAK
The three SPACECRAFT land among clouds of dust. Exit ramps
lower and a large group of UNSAVORY CHARACTERS begin to
disembark. One of the CHARACTERS, a medium-sized HUTT
called SIBBA, is apparently the leader; he shouts orders in
HUTTESE. Several large cages are towed out of the
SPACECRAFT. They are empty, supported by invisible
REPULSORLIFT fields.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-CRYSTALLINE CITY-BEFORE DAYBREAK
A small and extremely beautiful CRYSTALLINE CITY rises from
the landscape. Delicate spires ascend into the violet sky,
shimmering in the starlight. FIGURES can bee seen moving
about within the CITY.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-CRYSTALLINE CITY-COURTYARD-BEFORE
DAYBREAK
The FIGURES who inhabit the CITY can clearly be seen. They
are humanoid and strikingly beautiful. They have gossamer
wings that make their movement seem surreal. There is only
a smattering of these ANGELS, as most are asleep.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-SOME DISTANCE FROM THE CRYSTALLINE
CITY-BEFORE DAYBREAK
The group of UNSAVORY CHARACTERS is being surveyed from a
distance through ELECTROBINOCULARS. The large and heavily
armed GROUP is approaching the CRYSTALLINE CITY. The
perspective changes to show two DARK FIGURES from behind;
both lay prone. One passes the BINOCULARS to the other.
1ST FIGURE: (low tone) They're almost to the city. (pauses)
We should do something…
2ND FIGURE: (low tone) They've done nothing illegal. We can
only observe until then.
1ST FIGURE: But we should be able to intervene before
anything happens-
2ND FIGURE: (interrupting) Would you have us be vigilantes,
then?
1ST FIGURE: No, Master.
The 2ND FIGURE hands the BINOCULARS back to the 1ST FIGURE.
2ND FIGURE: Until a crime is committed, Republic law binds
our hands. If they do violate it, you're free to use you're
discretion as to how to handle the situation. I'll only
assist you if you request it. But remember my Apprentice;
there are alternatives to fighting.
1ST FIGURE: I understand about the laws, Master. That
doesn't mean I have to agree, though.
2ND FIGURE: (puts his hand on the 1ST FIGURE'S shoulder)
Neither do I, for that matter.
1ST FIGURE: They've reached the city.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-CRYSTALLINE CITY-COURTYARD-JUST BEFORE
DAYBREAK
The smattering of ANGELS becomes aware of a disturbance at
the entrance to the CITY. With otherworldly grace they move
toward the sounds. The ANGELS encounter the large group of
UNSAVORY CHARACTERS. Perplexed, the ANGELS cautiously
approach the CHARACTERS. The ANGELS speak in a lilting,
musical ALIEN LANGUAGE.
1ST ANGEL: (subtitled) Welcome, friends.
The ANGEL extends a slender, pale hand to the CHARACTERS.
One of them, BIG BRUTE, looks to his comrades and grins,
exposing rotten teeth. His massive paw envelops the ANGEL'S
tiny hand. The 1ST ANGEL'S benevolent expression changes to
confusion, then anguish as it lets out a howl of pain. BIG
BRUTE is crushing the 1ST ANGEL'S hand. He yanks the ANGEL
forward and punches it squarely in the face. The rest of
the UNSAVORY CHARACTERS erupt into similar violence. Some
pull out weapons.
EXT. 1ST MOON OF IEGO-SOME DISTANCE FROM THE CRYSTALLINE
CITY-JUST BEFORE DAYBREAK
1ST FIGURE: Master!
2ND FIGURE: Damn. Come on.
more to come...