ZETA: My name is Zeta.
I was built as a weapon to destroy...
but I will not destroy anymore.
RO: Come on, let's go.
ZETA: It's Bennet. Run!
This way.
RO: Quick, Zee, change.
ZETA: Ro, look out!
[SCREAMS]
RO: We'll get you your freedom, Zee. I know it.
RO: Previously on The Zeta Project:
My name is Zeta.
I'm a U.S. government infiltration unit...
designed to replace and destroy targeted individuals.
- Destroy? - But I don't wanna destroy anymore.
- Zee. - Excuse me?
That should be your name. Zee.
Zeta is too weird.
Hello, my name is Zee.
RO: Bennet doesn't believe you can be peaceful, right?
ZETA: Right.
RO: Well, whoever programmed you is gonna know better.
They made you what you are.
They can tell Bennet you're telling the truth.
The infiltration unit program was a classified team of scientists.
Their names are highly protected.
Well, can't you hack into some computer and get them?
I only had time to download a partial file, and this image.
It will take a while to reconstruct the data.
But look at that picture, Zee.
One of those guys is gonna get you your freedom.
I know it.
- Hey. - Hmm?
If I knew the conversation was gonna be so riveting, I'd have brought a book.
I'm sorry. I was studying the data from a file I retrieved.
It's all right.
Just remember you have a human with you now.
We kind of like to talk now and then.
- I'll remember. - Any luck?
I've identified the names of the scientists who built me...
but there's no information about where to find them.
Maybe some of them are in less-classified work now.
I could search for their names on the Net.
Don't need a heavily-guarded government computer this time?
No. This data would be...
Good. Switch off auto-pilot and take the next exit.
RO: Ground Wire. One in every town.
All the computers are in use.
Something will open up.
Why don't you go get us... Um, me, some refresh while I find us a seat?
What kind of refresh?
I don't know. Root beer, cherry, cola, whatever.
Whoa, check out the Tokyo traffic cam. Magwe looks like a parking lot.
Ooo-ooh, click London. My brother's got a car in London.
Huh?
ZETA: Thank you.
[MEN MUTTERING]
ZETA: That was nice of them.
Yeah, real sports.
Ugh! What is this?
What you asked for. Root beer, cherry and cola.
I meant or cherry or cola. Not and.
Yesterday, you ordered a bacon, lettuce and tomato...
- and the waitress brought you all three. - Never mind.
Another time.
Here, I found a match.
Nelson Arroyo, Ph.D. in robotics.
According to this data...
he now works for Dyron Aerospace, a company in Ohio.
Fabby. But maybe you should keep the floating puppet shows to yourself.
GIRL: Tee-Tee!
No!
Tee-Tee, don't do that.
WOMAN: Did you see that? - Way to blend in, Superman.
[CROWD CHATTERING]
Sir? We just picked up a police report from a Ground Wire outside of Pittsburgh.
Something about a man catching a car.
At a Ground Wire?
Well, that's not gonna be them. Why would Zeta be at a cybercafé?
Something to do with the cyber part, perhaps.
Dispatch a field team.
Find out if Zeta was accessing the Net, and if so, retrace what he was looking at.
With luck, that will tell us where he's headed.
I was gonna say that.
CROWD [CHANTING]: Don't hog the stars!
Don't hog the stars!
Don't hog the stars?
I've seen files on groups like this.
They're called spaceys.
They're upset that space travel is so costly.
They want it to be free for everyone.
Yeah, and I want a lifetime supply of chocolate.
You do?
- Because I could buy... - Not all at once.
CROWD: Don't hog the stars!
Space is for everyone, man.
Fine. Then give me mine.
CROWD: Don't hog the stars!
Don't hog the stars!
You're right.
There is one in every town.
CROWD: Don't hog the stars!
Don't hog the stars! Don't hog the stars!
Pretty nifty, but what about me?
You can't go in there yourself. You might need a human-to-Zee translator.
Can you stand on my feet?
Haven't seen you before.
First day.
Sure you should be working?
Why? Do you detect a malfunction?
RO: Zee.
Thanks, Mom.
According to company blueprints, this should be Dr. Arroyo's lab.
RO: What's he building?
It's a surface explorer for missions to other planets.
RO: And that?
That's an automated defense drone. I think it's looking for intruders.
Intruders? That would be us, right?
[RO YELLS]
That thing wants to kill us.
It's just following its program.
That's what they said about you.
MAN [ON PA]: Intruder alert. Security to Robotics Lab 6.
Intruder alert!
[ALARM WAILING]
You're a killer robot. Can't you talk to it, one pro to another?
I'll try.
Excuse me?
I guess not.
Then, like I said, you're a killer robot. Do your stuff.
I knew I kept you around for something.
[ALARM WAILING]
GUARD 1: Lab 6. GUARD 2: This way.
GUARD 3: Secure the exits.
Get those spaceys out of here for their own safety.
Look what I found. A spacey wandering around the lab.
Get your hands off me.
She tripped the alarm?
And what are you doing off the gate?
Followed her in.
I'll toss her back outside.
Move your vehicle now!
We need this area clear.
PROTESTER: You can't push us around.
We know our rights. This is bogus.
Captain.
[GASPS]
How did this one get past you?
Those stiffs? Sleeping on the job.
Open the gate. Federal agents. We're expecting them.
The feds, partners in the hoggage.
Calling in the cavalry. I'd say we ruffled some feathers.
Let's go. This vibe's getting too heavy.
[ENGINE STARTS]
How are you doing?
- Welcome aboard. - Hi.
MAN 1: Hey, what's up? - I'm Vega.
MAN 2: How are you doing?
Ugh.
We believe that humanity's destiny lies in the stars.
But that destiny can only be shared by all if the technology is free.
[BOTH CHANTING IN FOREIGN LANGUAGE]
Meanwhile, we soar the galaxy with our minds...
until the day we can leave the planet for real.
I'd say that ship left long ago.
Look, we don't know who you guys are.
We know she got caught trying to sneak into Dyron.
And none of us are sure where you came from.
Bodhi over there thinks you're an alien.
Anyway, you're in some kind of trouble. It doesn't take a genius to see that.
Apparently not.
As long as you need a landing pad, you're welcome here with us.
WEST: Yup. He's solid.
[SCREAMS]
Any idea why a renegade infiltration unit is after you?
I was on the design team, but my clearance was minimal.
I don't know anything.
You do know what happens when Zeta finds his targets?
Well, Dr. Arroyo, I'd say you have a problem.
When our minds are clear, our energy auras flow around our bodies.
Mine does that.
I could tell that about you.
We're heading back to Dyron to see if things have mellowed out.
You guys wanna come?
- I'm in. - Ro.
I don't think that's safe.
If the agents are still there, they'll spot me in no time.
Not you. Just me.
I'll scope the place out and see what's what.
They've seen you too.
Yeah.
- Do you guys mind? - What's ours is yours, baby.
Stop. I'm fluttery.
ZETA: It's too dangerous.
I promise I'll stay out of sight.
- And I won't go on to the compound. ZETA: Ro.
If I spend another second on planet Neptune...
I'm gonna explode.
CROWD [CHANTING]: Don't hog the stars!
- Don't hog the stars! - We're too bizarre!
CROWD: Don't hog the stars! - Our brains are on Mars!
CROWD: Don't hog the stars! - Ah!
CROWD: Don't hog the stars!
RO: Dr. Arroyo.
CROWD: Don't hog the stars!
Don't hog the stars!
It wouldn't be going on the compound.
CROWD: Don't hog the stars!
Huh?
- Go. Hurry. - What? Who are you?
Does the name Zeta mean anything to you?
- Is it you? - Uh... yes.
Now drive.
[ARROYO WHIMPERS]
[SCREAMS]
[SCREAMING]
[HORN HONKING]
Stop, I was kidding. I'm not Zeta.
Stop!
[BOTH GRUNT]
Whoa! You need to relax.
Please, don't hurt me.
I told you, I'm not Zeta.
I'm a friend of his. He wants to meet you.
Why? Why me?
Because you helped build him.
Look, he's changed.
He doesn't wanna hurt people anymore...
but no one even believes he could be peaceful.
He's hoping you'll help convince them.
[PHONE RINGING]
[PANTING]
VEGA: Heavenly greetings.
[GASPS]
VEGA: Oh, sure. Hold on.
Oh.
Thank you.
[GASPS]
- Hello? - Zee, what are you doing?
Stretching.
Well, cut it out.
[BOTH GASP]
Anyway, I talked to Arroyo.
Ro, you promised you wouldn't go on the compound.
I didn't. He came out.
He'll meet with you, but he's kind of jumpy, to put it mildly.
It's gotta be on his turf.
Dyron uses a test pad a mile east on Marshall Road.
He's gonna leave the gate open.
Get there as soon as you can. I'll meet you there.
No. You're taking too many risks, Ro.
Wait there. I'll come for you when I'm done.
[CROWD CHATTERING]
Oh, joy. More time with astro lads.
ZETA: Dr. Arroyo.
[GASPS]
BENNET [OVER RADIO]: That's him, doctor.
Move into the circle like we discussed.
Once Zeta's in position, we'll activate the EM field.
Zeta will be trapped, but you'll be able to walk right through.
Zeta?
Thank you for meeting me.
I know you must be afraid.
What do you want?
I've been running a long time. I hope you can help me.
[PANTING]
[WHIMPERS]
Now! Do it!
No.
We gotta spread our message better.
It's all about the Net.
But big business owns the Net.
If we just channel the global vibration...
What do you morons hope to achieve?
Convince Dyron to change its ways.
You're delirious. People don't just change.
You gotta get your heads in reality.
You changed that guy's mind today.
You said he was scared of Zee, and then he agreed to meet him.
That did go kind of easy.
Bennet.
Guys, Zee's in trouble and he needs your help.
He is an alien.
[GASPING]
Stay away!
No, stop!
[SCREAMING]
[ARROYO GRUNTS]
[AGENTS CHATTERING]
Doctor, what's happening?
Move in!
You saved my life.
After I lured you into a trap.
You did what you thought was right.
ARROYO: A hole in the field.
This way.
[HORN HONKING]
Let the alien go.
LEE: Get out of the way. - This is government business.
BODHI: Peace to the alien. WEST: You're all under arrest!
[GRUNTING]
He's gotta phone home, man.
When I get back there, they'll probably arrest me.
That's my fault. I'm sorry.
Don't be. I did what I thought was right.
The man you want to find is Eli Selig.
Dr. Selig was the genius behind you.
He programmed every line, got his hands in every system.
If anyone can convince people you're not a killer, it's him.
Dr. Selig. How do I find him?
That's the hard part.
He's moved on to another project, even more classified than you.
Where he lives, how he moves, the government keeps all that secret.
Then what are we supposed to do?
Selig's not as big on staying hidden as his keepers would like.
He crops up now and then, speaking here, consulting there.
Watch the Net. You'll find him.
Come on. Sounds like we've got a long road ahead.
- Where do you think we should start? - Let's hit the next Ground Wire.
You can start searching the Net...
and I think I'm gonna try another root beer-cherry cola.
I have to say, the more I learn about you, the more I'm confused.
RO: Get used to it. You're with a human now.
RO: Another object from the past?
ZETA: This was a writing tool called the pen.
They said it was mightier than the sword.
RO: Uh-huh. Except a sword's bigger and sharper.
ZETA: I noticed that too.
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