Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000

Battlefield Earth: A Saga of the Year 3000

Year: 2000

Runtime: 118 min

Language: English

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In the year 3000, a charismatic leader seeks to unite humanity, leading him to gather a diverse group of individuals. A former dancer, now a basketball coach, is tasked with training this unlikely team for a crucial competition. They must transform a collection of misfits into a formidable force to compete against elite international crews in a high-stakes dance battle, where the fate of Earth hangs in the balance.

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1

Psychlos Dominate Earth

In the year 3000, Earth is under the oppressive rule of the Psychlos, a fierce race of enormous aliens. Humanity has been reduced to either suffering in labor camps or surviving in scattered tribes beyond Psychlo control.

3000
2

Jonnie's Quest Begins

Jonnie Goodboy Tyler, a determined survivor, leaves his home in the Rocky Mountains on an adventurous journey. He seeks discovery and a potential means to combat the alien oppressors.

Rocky Mountains
3

Alliance with Carlo

During his travels, Jonnie meets Carlo, a seasoned hunter who becomes his ally. Together, they set out on an expedition, hoping to find a way to resist the Psychlos.

4

Capture by Psychlos

Jonnie and Carlo's adventure takes a dangerous turn when they are captured by a raiding party of Psychlos. They are transported to a grim slave camp housed within a massive dome over Denver.

Denver, Colorado
5

Terl's Desperation

Terl, the Psychlo security chief, is in a difficult situation due to a past incident with 'the Senator's daughter.' To escape Earth, he plans to exploit human labor to extract gold from dangerous areas.

6

Jonnie Becomes Foreman

Terl designates Jonnie as his 'foreman,' giving him access to a rapid-learning machine. This allows Jonnie to quickly learn the Psychlo language and history, setting the stage for his rebellion.

7

Plotting the Rebellion

As Jonnie masters the Psychlo knowledge, he begins to secretly plot a rebellion. He cleverly decides to retrieve gold from Fort Knox rather than comply with Terl's orders.

Fort Knox
8

Discovery of Military Base

Jonnie discovers an abandoned underground military base filled with aircraft, weapons, fuel, and even nuclear arms. He realizes this hidden cache could be the key to fighting back against the Psychlos.

9

Training for Aerial Warfare

Using the base’s flight simulators, Jonnie and his followers begin an intense training regimen. They prepare for aerial combat, enhancing their skills to take on the Psychlo oppressors.

One week later
10

Rebels Rise Against Psychlos

After a week of training, the rebels launch a bold uprising. They take to the skies in Harrier jets, armed and ready to engage the Psychlos in a fierce aerial battle.

11

Carlo's Sacrifice

In a heroic moment during the uprising, Carlo sacrifices his life to destroy the dome over Denver. This act leads to the demise of many Psychlos who cannot survive in Earth's atmosphere.

Denver, Colorado
12

The Psychlo Home Planet Attack

Seizing a Psychlo teleportation device, Jonnie transports an atomic bomb directly to the alien home world. The resulting explosion obliterates the planet, marking a significant victory for the rebels.

Psychlo Home Planet
13

Terl's Fate

After the rebellion's success, Terl is captured and imprisoned within a vault at Fort Knox. His previous power and authority are stripped away as humanity rises against their oppressors.

Fort Knox
14

Humanity's New Beginning

With the Psychlos defeated, humanity begins to reclaim Earth. However, they face uncertainty about the future as they step into their newfound freedom and chart their own destiny.

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