Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Cosmic Exodus
Aliens leave their dying homeworld in search of a new planet to call home.
Key Events
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Alien Arrival — Aliens arrive on Earth searching for a new home Characters: Captain Smek, Jeff, Ernie
Location: Earth
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Search Begins — Aliens begin searching for suitable planets Characters: Captain Smek, Jeff, Ernie
Location: Alien Ship
Endless Journey
The aliens travel through space, encountering numerous unsuitable planets.
Key Events
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Planet Exploration — Jeff and Ernie explore potential new homes Characters: Jeff, Ernie
Location: Various Planets
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Failed Attempts — Multiple failed attempts to find suitable planets Characters: Jeff, Ernie
Location: Uninhabitable Planets
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Earth Discovery — Aliens discover Earth as a potential new home Characters: Captain Smek, Jeff, Ernie
Location: Earth
Earth Discovery
The aliens discover Earth and decide to make it their new home.
Key Events
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Earth Discovery — Aliens discover Earth as a potential new home Characters: Captain Smek, Jeff, Ernie
Location: Earth
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Decision to Stay — Aliens decide to make Earth their new home Characters: Captain Smek, Jeff, Ernie
Location: Alien Ship
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Human Contact — First contact between aliens and humans Characters: Captain Smek, Jeff, Ernie
Location: Earth Surface
New Beginning
The aliens establish their new life on Earth, beginning a new chapter.
Key Events
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Human Contact — First contact between aliens and humans Characters: Captain Smek, Jeff, Ernie
Location: Earth Surface
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New Beginning — Aliens begin new life on Earth Characters: Captain Smek, Jeff, Ernie
Location: Earth
A group of aliens searching for a new planet on which to make home, with little success. Promotional short for Dreamworks Animation's forthcoming feature, Home.
