Atlantis, the Lost City - Operation Neptune

 

 

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GREEN MOBILITY - CH.19

 

 

Atlantis has been the subject of countless films, as has Nazi gold and oil polluting our oceans, but never have all these elements come together under one roof as a submarine movie. Aiming for a screenplay 90-110 pages max.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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JOHN STORM LOBBIES PARLIAMENT TO MAKE UP FOR CLIMATE CHANGE, NORTH SEA OIL FRAUDSTERS

 

THE TIDE TURNS IN WESTMINSTER

The crisp London air, often thick with the scent of rain and history, now hummed with a renewed, if slightly chastened, energy. The recent revelations surrounding the North Sea oil fraud and the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) own shadowy dealings had sent a ripple of embarrassment through the highest echelons of British power. But from this discomfort, a new resolve emerged. The United Kingdom, with a surprising surge of political will, decided to embrace green hydrogen with an unprecedented zeal.

It was John Storm, however, who truly galvanized this shift into tangible action. Leveraging his newly acquired, if begrudging, influence, he embarked on a relentless lobbying campaign within the very hallowed halls of Parliament. He wasn't there for accolades, but for impact. His focus: securing H2 conversion grants for low-income families, a vital step towards democratizing the energy transition. This concession, a testament to his unwavering dedication, was heralded by veteran journalist Jill Bird in her "World News Roundup" as a critical move to drive "blue growth" – a term rapidly becoming synonymous with John's pioneering efforts.

ECHOES IN THE DEEP: THE NORTH SEA'S HIDDEN SCARS

With the political gears grinding, John and his stalwart crew aboard the Elizabeth Swann retraced their course, steaming northwards towards the North Sea. This was unfinished business, a survey abruptly interrupted by the frenetic chase of the Astute submarine. Now, with a grim determination, they embarked on a crude yet comprehensive grid pattern, traversing the turbulent waters west to east, then south to north.

Hal, the Swann's advanced AI, tirelessly compiled a colossal geodata set. What it revealed was far more disturbing than the initial reports of leaking rigs. The "oil rig central" region, a veritable industrial archipelago, harbored a contamination far exceeding anyone's direst predictions. Unexpected findings of radioactive deposits now surfaced, scattered along the coastline, hinting at a wider, more insidious spread of pollutants.

Yet, amidst this grim discovery, there was a stark, undeniable truth: with the three most egregious polluters gone, courtesy of the "Terramentals," oil pollution had visibly diminished. The radical protestors, despite their controversial methods, had been disturbingly, undeniably, right.

John presented these unsettling results to the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), navigating the labyrinthine corridors of international bureaucracy. His findings first reached Dr. Roberta Treadstone, then ascended to
Professor Jacques Pierre Daccord, before finally landing on the desks of the UNEP's highest officials. The gravity of his data was undeniable, and he was granted full authorization to share their findings with the media as he deemed appropriate.

A CALL TO ARMS, A JIBE AT THE TERRAMENTALS

The first call was to a familiar voice.

"Hello, John Storm here. I wondered if Jill Bird might have a moment?" he inquired, his voice calm amidst the usual BBC hum. The receptionist, recognizing the name now synonymous with oceanic intrigue, fast-tracked the call.

"Hi John! What's the latest? Another sunken treasure, or have you finally found where all my missing socks go?" Jill's voice was instantly warm, laced with her characteristic wit.

"Hello Jill. Well, we finally got to complete that North Sea survey," John began, his tone serious, "and it's not good. Much higher radioactive contaminant readings, and some surprise findings of radioactive particles. Possibly drifting from Dounreay, maybe emanating from Hartlepool or Sizewell B. But the hydrocarbon situation, I'm pleased to report, is somewhat more satisfactory."

"So, maybe those Terramentals should just complete the job then, eh?" Jill joked, a hint of dark humor in her voice.

"Not far wrong there, Jill," John conceded, a wry chuckle escaping him. "With the Prime Minister reportedly quite unhappy with the entire situation, I wondered if there was more we, collectively, could do to rectify it?"

A LITTLE LOBBYING GOES A LONG WAY

The BBC's extensive coverage of John's findings sent shockwaves through Westminster. Almost immediately, the UK's Energy Minister contacted John Storm.

"Thank you for taking my call, Mr. Storm. Firstly, I'd just like to apologize for the rather… enthusiastic attention our MOD paid you recently," the Minister began, his voice surprisingly deferential.

John, ever pragmatic, thought to himself how clearly one arm of the service – the corrupt few – seemed blissfully unaware of who was truly pulling the strings higher up.

"Thanks for that, Minister," John replied, cutting to the chase. "How may I help?"

"We were very impressed with the performance of your ship, the Elizabeth Swann," the Minister continued, a subtle shift in his tone towards flattery. "And the Prime Minister himself wonders how we might formally thank you for your most recent, shall we say, environmental intervention?"

Commander Storm paused for a moment, a flicker of an idea igniting behind his eyes. The wheels of his mind, always turning, began to spin faster.

A POLICY STORM

John Storm’s mind, accustomed to the roaring chaos of gales and the silent pressure of the deep, now navigated a different kind of tempest: the intricate currents of political will. The Energy Minister’s offer of gratitude was not merely an opportunity for personal gain, but a pivotal moment to steer the nation, and perhaps the world, towards a cleaner horizon.

“Thank you, Minister,” John began, his gaze steady, devoid of avarice, filled instead with a quiet conviction. “If the Prime Minister genuinely wishes to express her gratitude, then I would ask for something far more significant than a medal or a commendation.” He leaned forward slightly, his voice gaining a subtle gravitas. “I ask for policy change. A bold, unwavering commitment to energy self-sufficiency, driven entirely by renewable resources.”

The Minister blinked, clearly anticipating a request for funding or perhaps a privileged contract. This was different.

“We need a comprehensive, strategically designed tapered taxation system,” John continued, elaborating on his vision. “One that doesn’t just nudge, but actively persuades investors to divest from the dying era of fossil fuels and channel their capital into green electricity. Subsidies for solar, wind, tidal – real incentives that make clean energy not just an environmental choice, but an unassailably profitable one.”

The Minister scribbled a note, a flicker of genuine interest in his eyes. “That’s… ambitious, Mr. Storm. But certainly, within the realm of possibility. The shift is already underway.”

“Indeed,” John affirmed. “And speaking of shifts, you mentioned the Elizabeth Swann’s performance.” A subtle smile played on his lips. “She is, as you observed, an all-electric vessel, primarily powered by her extensive solar panels and her green methanol fuel cells. She is, dare I say, a living blueprint for the future of maritime transport.”

He paused, letting the implication hang in the air before delivering his next, more audacious proposition. “The Swann isn’t just a ship, Minister; she’s a proof of concept. I propose that the United Kingdom champion her, hold her up as a tangible example to the International Maritime Organization (IMO), to the European Union, and to the world’s major shipbuilding nations – particularly China and South Korea, who churn out the vast majority of our global container fleet. Imagine the impact if they saw, firsthand, a high-speed, blue-water yacht running clean.”

The Minister's eyes widened. This wasn't just about domestic policy; John was thinking globally.

“And if I may be so bold,” John pressed on, sensing his advantage, “I would even beg that, where feasible, our British armed forces begin the transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and zero-emission warships. Excluding nuclear submarines, of course, for the moment. Until the world is truly stable again.” He added the caveat with a slight, almost imperceptible nod to the geopolitical realities, but his core message remained unshaken. “Leading by example, Minister, is the most potent form of diplomacy.”

 

As a caveat, and just to bullet point the subject for later discussion, John added, "Lastly, and I know this is a stretch for another time. Please ask the PM and his environment minister to look at reducing single use plastics in packaging."

The Minister leaned back, a thoughtful expression on his face. John Storm wasn't just a treasure hunter; he was a visionary, and a pragmatist. He had identified a leverage point and was using it to demand systemic change, not personal reward. The Prime Minister, he realized, would find this a most interesting “thank you.”

 

 

CHAPTER 20 - IMO IS GO >>>>

 

 

 

 

 

 


Galvanized into action and somewhat embarrassed at the recent North Sea and MOD revelations, the United Kingdom push the green hydrogen button in a big way. John negotiates H2 conversion grants for low income families, by lobbying Parliament, reported on as an important concession to drive blue growth, by Jill Bird, in her World News Roundup.

 

 

 

PROPOSED STORY MAP BY CHAPTER (90-110 pages) - ORDER CAN BE CHANGED: DRAFT SCREENPLAY

 

ACT 1.

CHAPTER 1.   PROTESTS - Peaceful North Sea oil pollution protestors are framed and imprisoned, by a corrupt judicial system. 

CHAPTER 2.   PREDATOR - On release the Terramentals & smuggler Jorges Dicaprio, complete a mini-sub capable of sinking submarines.

CHAPTER 3.   PHOENIX - Terramentals locate & hijack HMS Neptune in Irish Sea, Cumbria, using the Predator mini-sub - knocking out the crew.

CHAPTER 4.   BRITISH PETROLEUM - Terramentals warn North Sea rig operators to stop. Claymore rig is torpedoed, Royal Navy respond.

CHAPTER 5.   BBC WORLD SERVICE - Jill Bird reports Terramentals rig attacks, world shocked at pollution cover up. Charley Temple investigates.

CHAPTER 6.   UNEP SOS - The UNEP ask John Storm to survey North Sea for oil pollution. Elizabeth Swann detects HMS Neptune radiation leaks.

CHAPTER 7.   RADIATION ALERT - John & Dan twig radiation from HMS Neptune possible serious reactor damage. Must warn Terramentals.

ACT 2.

CHAPTER 8.   STEALTH MODE - Storm spots Astute sub, Swann in stealth mode, detected as John warns extremists of sub radiation leakage.

CHAPTER 9.   CHANGE OF COURSE - Terramentals change course, heading for the Straits of Gibraltar. Not believing radiation warning.

CHAPTER 10. U-BOAT 986 - Evading Swann, HMS Neptune navigates off transport lanes. Swann picks up magnetic signature of U-Boat 986.

CHAPTER 11. SENATE, UK & EU DEBATE - Sub hijacking & rig destruction, alarm bells around world. Deepwater Horizon shivers down spines.

CHAPTER 12. REACTOR LEAK - Terramentals realise John telling truth, as radiation rector damage detection system HMS Neptune triggers.

CHAPTER 13. RESCUE TOW - John rescues Terramentals. MI6 order Neptune sinking. MOD knew reactor dangerous, want evidence gone.

CHAPTER 14. LISBON PORT - Terramentals & Storm, shut Neptune's reactor. Tow, stricken submarine to Lisbon, prevent MI6 sinking evidence.

ACT 3.

CHAPTER 15. ROV ATLANTIS - Swann returns U-Boat stealth mode at night, to avoid tracking. Surveys site, discovers Atlantis & Nazi gold.

CHAPTER 16. TREASURE TROVE - John reveals gold find & threatened. US Linc Truman support. PM, Ed Thomas, & Sealord, royal support.

CHAPTER 17. BLUE SHIELD - Cleopatra alerts Blue Shield, Newcastle University, potential Atlantis find, suggests UNESCO world heritage site.

CHAPTER 18. GOLDEN OFFER - Claimants reward John U-Boat gold find. Agrees 1% cover costs 9% to Blue Shield surveys. UNESCO grateful.

CHAPTER 19. GREEN MOBILITY - Galvanized to action UK hit green H2 button, John gets grants low income families, Jill Bird, news item.

CHAPTER 20. IMO IS GO - The International Maritime Org green H2 & methanol, certification. USA in. China India stay with coal, gas & oil.

CHAPTER 21. AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL - John & George amnesty, pirate caselaw & video proof set up. Harry & Johnson charged treason.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Disillusioned eco activists are imprisoned by the British, for peacefully protesting in London about unrealistically low fines for oil spills in the North Sea, demonstrating strictly in accordance with their Article 9 and 10 Human Rights. They are targeted by fossil fuel industry fraudsters, who bribe police officials and court judges to secure a conviction, with the backing of corrupt ministers of state who have undeclared personal investments in oil drilling companies: Amoco, BP, Shell, Total. That sets in motion a train of events, where, having been framed, the ever more determined environmentalists build a mini-sub, fast enough and especially equipped, to sink or capture Astute, Aukus and US Seawolf class submarines. Having captured HMS Neptune, the Terramentals torpedo a BP owned rig, also destroying two others (Shell), with the looming threat to target all 150 plus, operating in the North Sea. The oil producers are temporarily forced to shut down production, as a result of the significant media coverage and public outrage on realization of the pollution. The UN asks John Storm to provide a geodata survey on the environmental damage. 

 

 

 

 

 

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In this fictional story, the characters and events are the product of the author's imagination, save for real life character who it would not be appropriate to give fictitious names.

But even so, their actions are not those of the real characters, they portray in this original story.

 

 

PARLIAMENT KICKSTARTS GREEN HYDROGEN REVOLUTION BY PROVIDING EV & ENERGY CONVERSION GRANTS TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES FOR A CLEAN SUSTAINABLE ECONOMY - COPYRIGHT SCREENPLAY: OPERATION NEPTUNE, THE LOST KINGDOM OF ATLANTIS - FINAL DRAFT