You're talking about line of sight. Yeah, that's right. Exactly. The curve of the Earth prevents it. You'd need satellites to relay that signal in order to reach each ship. Well, I found a signal hidden inside our own satellite system. [Door Opens] Excuse me, Mr. President. They're starting.
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All right. Go ahead. OK. Um... Let's say that you want to coordinate with spaceships on different sides of the Earth. You couldn't send a direct signal, right?
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Uh, I know why we have satellite disruption.
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We're going to be all right, Troy. Leave me alone, man. I got it. Miguel. Look at all that.
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The helicopter never made it to Nellis.
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Aw, you can't hit nothing!
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Oh, what are you shooting at?
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Oh, yeah, it's a hit!
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Lock it down! I said lock it down! Can I confirm that the target was destroyed? Get the tank commander on the line. I want confirmation that the target was destroyed. Yes, sir. Red Arrow Alpha 9er 7-2-3, can you read? [Static] Repeat, Commander, you're breaking up. We have lost visual. Roger that. We're looking for confirmation.
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Negative.
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They have confirmation. Launch code confirmed. Alpha Zulu 6-8-9er. Standing by.
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Gentlemen, this is it.
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Major, what happens if--if that thing gets here... before the virus is planted? Well, ma'am, this facility's buried deep within the mountain. It should provide us some protection. Great. What about the people outside?
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Uh-huh. So what do I know, hmm? [Angry Shouting] [Police Radio Traffic] [Demonstrators Chanting]
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Nearing point of contact, Echo One. We're closing in. Echo One: Roger that. You're a go to commence sequence when ready.
