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DISTRICT RAIDERS

Written by
Brad W. Harris

3772 Ray Danner Rd


Maiden, NC 28650
(803) 207-0464
Brad1983@fullsail.edu

ii.
Introduction:
The following is the opening scene to this film. The film is
basically my version of Rush Hour and Bad Boys if it took place in
a space environment similar to Star Wars or Space Balls.
If you've seen the opening scene to Star Wars Episode I, this
opening sequence is very loosely based on that scene so you may
see some similarity to that here.
Enjoy!
- Brad

FADE IN:
EXT. SPACE
Stars fly slowly by as a deep voice speaks.
JAX (V.O.)
In space, only the deepest thoughts
of the inner mind can be heard.
A big STARSHIP zooms through the stars off into the distance.
INT. STARSHIP CORRIDOR
Two men walk through the corridor. SGT ESTEVON VALLES, mid
twenties, and SGT JASON JAX, also mid twenties.
VALLES
Look man, its a routine undercover
bust. I got you man!
Jax stops Valles.
JAX
Look, every time you say I got you
man! We end up getting chewed out
by chief, and I end up taking the
wrap.
VALLES
But I do. Remember that one time
outside of Pluto, when we busted
that Scrap Smuggler?
JAX
I remember you getting chewed out
for thinking that was a scrap
smuggler, and ended up bringing in
an Earth ambassador, and saying it
was my fault.
VALLES
Look, just because he was an Earth
Ambassador, doesnt mean he wasnt
still smuggling scrap metal to
another district. Come on man!
The two start walking again.

2.
JAX
Look, all Im saying is this is the
last time Im doing this. I do
better on my own.
VALLES
Youre really thinking about it,
arent ya?
JAX
I cant keep getting dragged into
these assignments anymore. All I
ever wanted to do was bust serious
bad guys. I cant do that with
these smuggler assignments that you
keep getting me into.
VALLES
Look, Im sorry for ratting you
out.
Jax stares at him.
VALLES (CONTD)
And making you look bad in front of
the chief.
JAX
I appreciate the honesty, but Im
putting in my resignation as soon
as we get back to Precinct.
Valles stops Jax.
VALLES
Aint I been a good partner?
JAX
You seriously asking me that?
Valles stares at him.
VALLES
Tell you what, you can take the
lead on this one.
The two approach a steel door at the end of the hallway.
INT. CARGO BAY
A silver DROID makes its way up to a squid headed ALIEN.

3.
Scrap metal lays in several different piles around the bay
area.
DROID
Sir, theyve arrived.
ALIEN BOSS
Excellent, send them in.
The droid makes its exit. Another squid ALIEN makes his way
up to the Alien BOSS.
SQUID ALIEN
Its obvious that the humans are
IPF.
ALIEN BOSS
I know that you idiot, but they
dont know that we know that. Just
play it cool like any other deal.
SQUID ALIEN
But what if they have backup?
ALIEN BOSS
Highly unlikely, theyre humans
after all.
The squid nods as the two cops enter.
ALIEN BOSS (CONTD)
Ah! The boys Ive been expecting. I
suspect youve come about the
silver?
JAX
I hear you boys brought in a good
haul.
ALIEN BOSS
A good haul? You wouldnt be
dealing with us if it wasnt the
best stuff.
Valles walks over to a nearby scrap metal pile and begins
inspecting.
JAX
I take it, the price is still the
same as we previously discussed?

4.
ALIEN BOSS
If you mean twenty, then no. Weve
discussed among ourselves and feel
twenty isnt exactly adequate
enough for this haul.
Valles walks over and stands next to Jax.
JAX
You believe this?
VALLES
Whats that?
JAX
Hes raising the price on us.
Valles faces the Alien Smuggler.
How much?

VALLES

ALIEN BOSS
Thirty Five.
No WaDone.

JAX
VALLES

Jax turns to Valles.


JAX
You, me, talking, Now!
Valles turns to the Alien Smuggler.
VALLES
Will you excuse me and my associate
really quick?
Jax pulls Valles off to the side.
JAX
What are you doing?
VALLES
Its good stuff, definitely worth
it.
JAX
I thought we agreed, Id be taking
lead on this.

5.
Valles smiles.
VALLES
That was until I looked at the
haul.
JAX
You see, this is exactly why I
cant do this anymore. Every time
we get an assignment like this, you
have to change things up.
VALLES
Im just supposed to stick to the
plan right?
JAX
Yes! Stupid. Come on.
The two walk back over to the Alien Smuggler.
So...

ALIEN BOSS

JAX
Look! If my partner says your haul
is worth thirty five, then well
pay thirty five.
ALIEN BOSS
Excellent, if youll just follow
me. I can get the necessary
paperwork ready to be signed so you
can be on your way with your new
shipment.
The cops follow the Alien Smuggler. They hastily follow the
Smuggler across the Cargo Bay to a door.
ALIEN BOSS (CONTD)
If youll please enter through this
door, we can begin the necessary
paperwork and you can be on your
way.
JAX
Ive never been one to enter a
mans house without him present.
VALLES
Forget that mess, lets get in here
and get this thing done so we can
go home.

6.
INT. WAR ROOM
Valles and Jax enter the room. The door shuts behind them.
There are no lights on in the room.
VALLES
Is it me or does it seem like this
may be a trap?
JAX
Wow! We got a genius in the room.
The lights come back on and the two are surrounded by a dozen
squid aliens with phaser rifles pointed at them.
Jax looks at Valles.
JAX (CONTD)
How did you ever figure it out?
The Alien Smuggler enters the room and walks through the
crowd.
The Smuggler walks in front of the two cops.
ALIEN BOSS
You didnt really think two humans
could walk onto my ship without me
catching on that you werent really
here to buy scrap metal?
Jax turns his head and stares at Valles.
ALIEN BOSS (CONTD)
When was the last time any human
bought scrap metal in this
district?
Genius!

JAX (AT VALLES)

ALIEN BOSS
Now I know you are police officers
working for the IPF. What I dont
know is how you managed to get this
far without you or your ship
getting blown into dust?
VALLES
Easy! I followed the smell of your
mothers after scent.
The Smuggler gets right in Valless face.

7.
Jax leans over to Valles.
JAX
Probably not the best thing you
could have said to someone who has
twelve phaser rifles pointed at us.
ALIEN BOSS
Well I dont suppose youre going
to tell me, but its not like
youre going to be alive long
enough to tell anyone else either.
The smuggler turns around and walks away. He leans over to a
nearby alien smuggler.
ALIEN BOSS (CONTD)
When I leave the room, kill these
stupid human pitos.
JAX
There was one thing you overlooked.
The Smuggler turns around.
JAX (CONTD)
My watch... you havent noticed the
blinking red dot on it, tracking
our position.
Jax pushes a button on the watch.
JAX (CONTD)
Or the fact that SWAT has been
hiding in the walls of this ship
since the moment we came on board.
ALIEN BOSS
Youre bluffing!
Am I?

JAX

SIRENS begin sounding off throughout the ship.


Another smuggler walks up to their boss.
SQUID ALIEN
Theyre humans after all, right?
A hole is blown open in a nearby wall and several SWAT team
members come flooding into the room.

8.
Smugglers open fire on the SWAT team as Jax and Valles take
cover behind some nearby crates.
VALLES
How did you know we had SWAT on the
ship?
JAX
You didnt think Id be coming on
this assignment with just you.
VALLES
You see, this is exactly why I
cant do this anymore.
JAX
You cant do this!
Jax reaches over the crate and fires back at one of the
smugglers.
VALLES
Yeah! Cause you always bring in
SWAT. You dont think we can handle
this?
Jax fires back over the crates at another smuggler.
JAX
Easy answer... No!
Jax stands up and takes out 2 more smugglers.
JAX (CONTD)
You think maybe you should be
covering my ass?
VALLES
And waste the charge on my pistol.
Nah, SWATs got this! Remember?
SWAT team members easily wipe the floor with the smugglers in
the room.
Moments pass as more and more smugglers hit the floor.
Meanwhile, the smuggler boss sneaks his way to the door.
Valles stands up.
JAX
Hey, where are you going?

9.
VALLES
Dont worry, I got this!
Valles dashes off.
JAX
I hate it when you do that.
The smuggler boss makes it to the door, only to find Valles
waiting for him.
VALLES
Going somewhere?
The smuggler boss turns around and bumps into Jax.
JAX
Should we read him his rights now?
VALLES
Twenty first century stuff dude!
Hell get his rights read to him
later.
Valles puts the cuffs on the smuggler as SWAT team members
make their way over to them.
A SWAT team member walks over to Valles.
SWAT TEAM MEMBER
Good work Valles, another bust
completed and another District
Raider put behind bars.
The SWAT team member takes control over the smuggler and
leads him away.
Jax just stares at Valles.
What?

VALLES

JAX
You love the attention, dont you?
VALLES
What can I say? My fans love me!
Jax turns around and walks away.
VALLES (CONTD)
Come on Jax, wait!
Jax continues walking away, not looking back.

10.

Wait!

VALLES (CONTD)

Valles is left standing as SWAT team members continue to


clean up around him, taking the left alive smugglers off to
jail.
FADE TO BLACK.

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