Remnant of the Thunderbird's season 2 (Complete)

chapter 59 pit of peril

( intro)

[Scene: an army helicopter flying over dense jungle. Some stock footage of jungle scenes follows. Then, a close-up of a big metal foot taking a step. Two mechanical arms uproot a tree. More stock footage. Scene cuts to the cockpit of the helicopter.]

General Peters: "Just look at that thing. It's like a monster from another planet."

Lieutenant Ralph: "Yeah. Nothing can stand in its way."

[Scene cuts back to the jungle. More trees are uprooted. A gigantic walking vehicle gradually comes into view. Title card appears: PIT OF PERIL.]

[Scene cuts to the vehicle's cockpit.]

Colonel Sweeney: "Sidewinder to Copter Watchdog. Jungle test complete. How did she look from up there, General?"

General Peters: "She looked just fine, Sweeney. What a machine. How did she handle?"

Colonel Sweeney: "Like a breeze. Nothing can stop the army now, sir."

General Peters: "Fine. That wraps up the tests. The relief crew is on its way by Helijet."

Colonel Sweeney: "Right, sir."

General Peters: "I want you boys to know I think you've done a swell job."

Colonel Sweeney: "Thanks, sir. The Sidewinder is OK. It'll be good to have a rest."

General Peters: "You head for the rendezvous point nine. The Helijet will take you back to base."

Colonel Sweeney: "Point nine it is, sir. Sidewinder out." [To the other crewmen:] "Well, guess that's it, boys. Trials are over."

General Peters: "Oh, the Sidewinder is just what the army needs for these bush-fire wars that keep springing up."

Lieutenant Ralph: "Yeah, I guess now we'll have the transport to get to the trouble spots before they get too heated."

General Peters: "That's it, Ralph. Any word from the relief crew?"

Lieutenant Ralph: "Yes sir. The Helijet is heading for point nine now."

General Peters: "Great."

Lieutenant Ralph: "OK, Captain, take us back to base."

Helicopter Pilot: "Yes sir."

[The helicopter leaves. The Sidewinder starts to move forward again.]