Unidentified missiles are being launched, followed by the president of the United States giving a clearance code, then the order to unlock a failsafe and prepare to launch counter missiles in response. Meanwhile on board the Seaview, things are looking very tense. All crew members’ eyes are keeping watch on a certain instrument. Once the equator has been reached, Captain Lee Crane announces over the loudspeaker that this has occurred, and those that have not participated to report immediately for initiation, which the room cheerfully empties out.