Last Sentinel 2023

In a desolate future ravaged by catastrophic climate change and rising sea levels, four soldiers find themselves stranded on a beleaguered military outpost floating precariously in the middle of the ocean. The year is 2063, and the world as we know it has been irreparably scarred, with only two continents remaining and locked in a bitter struggle for survival. As the soldiers await either salvation or annihilation, their days blend together in a monotonous haze of hopelessness.

The outpost’s crew spends their waking hours scanning the horizon for signs of relief, sending out periodic Morse code messages into the void via a battered radio device. But amidst this tedium, tensions simmer just below the surface. The Sergeant, perpetually on edge and prone to micromanaging, exerts a suffocating grip over his subordinates, fostering an atmosphere of unease and discontent.

As the storm clouds gather, Corporal Sully ( actor name ) and Private Cassidy embark on a desperate fishing expedition, their spirits buoyed by the promise of sustenance. However, their efforts are cruelly cut short as the tempest descends, sweeping away their makeshift net and its precious cargo of fish. Sully’s valiant attempt to salvage their catch proves futile, leaving him to confront the harsh reality of their situation.

The next day, Private Baines’ ire is piqued by the loss of their potential meal, his frustration a harbinger of the tempests that continue to beset the outpost. As the soldiers cope with the relentless storms and the Sergeant’s unyielding grip, Sully remains a beacon of optimism, tending to their meager provisions and monitoring the comms array for any sign of relief.

Meanwhile, the fragile equilibrium is disrupted by the presence of a small vessel on the radar, sparking Sully’s hopes that this may be the long-awaited respite. But as per protocol, the crew must prepare to unleash their artillery upon the unknown ship unless it communicates with them. The stage is set for a tense confrontation that will test the mettle of these four soldiers and their precarious existence on the edge of the world.

As Sully ventures onto the deserted ship to conduct his inspection, the rest of the crew remains on standby, awaiting their turn. Upon arrival, he finds the vessel eerily vacant, with only remnants of sustenance and supplies scattered about. With nothing but time to kill, Sully indulges in a sweet treat - chocolates - unaware that fate has already conspired against him. Unbeknownst to Sully, Sergeant (name) has secretly set in motion a plan codenamed “Martha,” designed to redirect a potentially catastrophic force towards the ship. Fortunately, Sully’s prompt intervention manages to halt the impending doom, revealing that “Martha” had been activated. As tensions simmer beneath the surface, Sully and Cassidy (actor name) find themselves momentarily free from duty, allowing them to savor some much-needed alone time.

Meanwhile, Captain (name) emphasizes the importance of dismantling the ship before the next tempest hits, but Baines and Sully have grown weary of their posts and long for a chance to return home. However, their plans are quickly derailed when Sergeant (name) refuses to permit them to depart, setting off a chain reaction of conflict.

As the crew’s dynamics begin to fray, Cassidy becomes fixated on a cherished photograph, depicting a seemingly idyllic family - two adults and two children - huddled under umbrellas in the rain. Her gaze lingers on this poignant image, serving as a poignant reminder of what lies beyond the confines of their isolated outpost.

The Sergeant’s stubborn refusal to yield sparks an all-out confrontation, with Sully and Baines firmly resolved to defy his orders. However, Cassidy’s conflicted emotions threaten to upend the fragile balance, as she remains torn between her duty and her personal feelings. In a heart-wrenching turn of events, Sully is forced to confront the prospect of leaving without his loved one, prompting him to make an impassioned plea: either she accompanies him or they both remain behind.

As the crew teeters on the brink of chaos, the Sergeant’s cryptic revelation about the mysterious “other continent” adds a layer of intrigue to their already precarious situation. According to his account, the inhabitants of this fabled land share many characteristics with their own kind - eating, drinking, excreting, and living just like them - but it is their singularly sinister intent that sets them apart.

As Sully begins to grasp the Sergeant’s underlying motivations, a sudden alarm pierces the air, signaling the arrival of an unknown ship on the horizon. The stage is set for a desperate showdown between duty-bound crew members, each struggling to navigate the treacherous waters of loyalty, love, and survival.

As the Sergeant’s order to prepare the artillery for fire hangs in the balance, a sense of déjà vu washes over Sully and Cassidy as they realize their long-lost ship has miraculously floated back into view. But before they can revel in this unexpected reunion, Baines defies orders and shoots at his own ear, rendering him disoriented and stumbling about. In a flash of quick thinking, Cassidy (no actor name provided) intervenes just in time to prevent the Sergeant from taking aim at Baines, leaving their superior officer dazed and helpless.

The aftermath is marked by chaos as Sully struggles to bring order to the situation. With Baines in a state of intoxication and disarray, his once-sharp engineering skills begin to unravel, causing tension to escalate among the trio. The Sergeant’s concerns about the mysterious ship that had arrived three months prior and altered course only add fuel to the fire, as Sully becomes increasingly skeptical of the truth behind its arrival.

As Baines’ behavior continues to deteriorate, Cassidy finds herself at the mercy of his drunken fury, her desperate attempts to reason with him falling on deaf ears. It’s not until Sully arrives on the scene, armed with a heartfelt reminder of Baines’ loved one, Liz, that their comrade begins to find his footing once more.

Meanwhile, Cassidy shares with Sully the poignant story of her family’s tragic fate at the hands of an enemy raid, leaving them both deeply affected by her words. And in a stunning revelation, they learn that the Sergeant met a grisly end, leaping to his death from the very window where they had previously witnessed his erratic behavior.

As the dust settles on this tumultuous episode, Sully and Cassidy must grapple with the consequences of Baines’ actions, their own mortality, and the shattering truth about their missing comrades.

As the tempestuous storm descends upon the desolate landscape two days earlier than expected, Cassidy proclaims her intention to venture out and scavenge for essential materials amidst the debris. Baines, fueled by gratitude and camaraderie, decides to join Cassidy on her mission, expressing his heartfelt thanks to Sully for offering a sense of support and nostalgia, evoking memories of his wife’s pregnancy when he departed their home. The uncertainty surrounding the gender of their impending child only serves to amplify his excitement at the prospect of one day returning to reunite with them. Before departing, Baines shares a cryptic revelation with Sully, hinting that he has taken action crucial for the well-being of “cats, swallows, and horses,” a phrase that resonates deeply in light of their earlier conversation about the apocalyptic scenario envisioned by Martha. As Cassidy and Baines exit, Sully is left to ponder the implications while attempting to reel in some fish from the nearby waters. His task is complicated by the unexpected discovery of Sergeant’s lifeless body, its presence punctuated by a bullet wound to the head that serves as a haunting reminder of the brutal realities that lurk beneath the surface of their post-apocalyptic world.

As Sully scrutinizes the personal data of his comrades, a sense of urgency settles over him as he zeroes in on the traitor amidst their ranks. With the weight of Sergeant’s words hanging heavy in the balance, the present and past converge as a hooded figure stalks the ship three months prior, methodically extinguishing the lives of every crew member. The shocking truth begins to unravel: it was Cassidy who orchestrated the massacre, her betrayal shrouded in deceit. When she returns from the debris site alone, Sully’s suspicions are vindicated, but he maintains a facade of innocence, feigning acceptance of her fabricated tale about Baines’ fateful decision. Meanwhile, Martha lies waiting, her explosive potential primed and ready to unleash chaos upon the world.

Cassidy’s arrival at the military base is met with Sully’s calm assurance that all would be well, his words dripping with a subtle hint of foreboding. As the night wears on, Sully slips away to prepare Martha, his hands moving with deliberate precision as he inputs the code and awaits the impending detonation. When Cassidy awakens the next morning alone in bed, she is oblivious to the trap that has been set, unaware that Sully has outsmarted her at every turn.

The revelation hits her like a ton of bricks: Cassidy, it seems, was never what she seemed – a spy dispatched from the opposite side to sabotage Martha and prevent its activation. Her mission, unwittingly foiled by Baines’ last-ditch effort to disarm Martha before the crew set sail, now hangs in the balance as Sully and Cassidy find themselves the sole surviving soldiers on either continent.

In this desolate landscape, they forge an uneasy alliance, determined to confront whatever forces may come their way – be it friend or foe – in a desperate bid to preserve the future of the swallows. As the curtain closes, the distant chirping of these resilient birds echoes across the barren expanse, a haunting reminder that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope for redemption and renewal.