Story Structure — 5 Plot Phases
Saucers Over Paris
Reports of flying saucers cause the Surete to scramble to keep order. The Commissioner is caught up in the alien disturbance.
Key Events
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Flying Saucer Reports — Reports of flying saucers spread over Paris.
Location: Paris
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Surete Scrambles — The Surete responds to the reports to keep order. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux, Commissioner
Location: Paris
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Commissioner Targeted — The Commissioner becomes the target of the alien activity. Characters: Commissioner
Location: Paris
The Abduction
Aliens abduct the Commissioner and take him away from Paris. His disappearance creates the need for a rescue mission.
Key Events
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Alien Abduction — Aliens abduct the Commissioner from Paris. Characters: Commissioner
Location: Paris
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Taken From Earth — The aliens transport the Commissioner to their planet. Characters: Commissioner
Location: Alien planet
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Rescue Mission Begins — Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux follows after the abduction. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux
Location: Paris
Journey to the Planet
Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux follows the abducted Commissioner in a monkey-piloted rocket. The rescue reaches the aliens' planet.
Key Events
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Monkey-Piloted Rocket — Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux travels in a monkey-piloted rocket. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux
Location: Paris
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Rocket Leaves Earth — The rocket carries the inspector toward the alien planet. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux
Location: Space
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Alien Planet Reached — Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux arrives at the alien planet. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux
Location: Alien planet
The Specimen Jar
The inspector finds the Commissioner imprisoned in a specimen jar. He releases the Commissioner and enables their escape.
Key Events
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Commissioner Located — The inspector finds the Commissioner inside a specimen jar. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux, Commissioner
Location: Alien planet
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Specimen Jar Captivity — The Commissioner is held captive as an alien specimen. Characters: Commissioner
Location: Alien planet
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Jar Release — Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux frees the Commissioner. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux, Commissioner
Location: Alien planet
Chase Around the Planet
After the release, an alien pursues the inspector and Commissioner. The pair are chased around the tiny planet.
Key Events
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Alien Pursuit Starts — An alien begins chasing the two escapees. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux, Commissioner
Location: Alien planet
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Planetary Chase — The inspector and Commissioner run around the tiny planet. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux, Commissioner
Location: Alien planet
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Endless Alien Pursuit — The alien continues chasing them around the planet. Characters: Inspector / Sergeant Deux-Deux, Commissioner
Location: Alien planet