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Rae stopped in front of a strangely dressed group of people. Men and women both wore robes in a familiar looking hue of blue that were accented by burgundy sashes. They were all bald and stood calmly and quietly, arms folded into their sleeves, not responding to anything around them.

"Hi there. I'm Rae McCormick; do you mind if I ask you a few questions?"

One nodded. "As you wish."

"I was just wondering what you are all doing here today. Are you protesting International Rescue? Showing your support? Or, just watching the crowds?" Rae held her microphone in front of the man.

Joe zoomed in on the man's face. His blue eyes were strangely expressionless, yet not in a threatening way. He had some sort of deep red earring in his right ear. The man seemed to reflect a moment, then spoke softy, with a trace of accent that Joe couldn't identify. "We are here to uphold a vigil for our fallen brothers and sisters."

Rae arched an eyebrow. "Brothers and sisters?"

"The International Rescue operatives, of course."

"You're saying you know them?"

The man leveled his gaze on her. "They are one of us," He replied simply.

"One of you." Rae tried to keep the skepticism out of her voice.

"Like us, our brothers and sisters hail from Tyrikalica, what you Earth people call, Jupiter."

"So, International Rescue is made up of aliens?" Rae asked, as Joe tried to stifle a laugh.

The time the look he shot her was full of disdain. "We have grown accustomed to your species' distrust of anything you do not understand."

Rae smiled charmingly. "Forgive me. Please, help me understand."

The man paused a moment. "International Rescue--or as they are known on our planet, Jestreethzi n'Hildrathuk, the Saviors--were called by Undlieek, to transplant here to Earth. Here, they could do their millennium old duty of protecting the weaker species."

"Undlieek?" Rae asked.

"Our Holy Master. The great Star that burns over us all." The man replied, raising his face and hands towards the sun. Behind him, his followers did the same.

Rae nodded. "I see. Please, go on."

"There is much speculation as to the Savior's technology. Technology that you Earthlings have yet to discover for yourselves. We, the Tyrikalicans, have vowed to aid your peoples, using our superior skills and intelligence."

"So, we Earthlings don't understand the Thunderbirds' technology because it comes from Jupiter?"

The man nodded. "That is correct. It is a sacred duty we have sworn to uphold, no matter what persecutions come upon us."

Rae turned back to the camera. "Well, there you have it. Many things now become clear. The reason we cannot begin to comprehend International Rescue's security or technology is because it is indeed, of alien origin. Back to you, Ned."

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