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In Vital Factor, Wayne Crowder, a wealthy and ruthless businessman, is determined to achieve the monumental feat of space travel. He commands his engineers to construct a spaceship, dismissing their concerns about the lack of propulsion technology. Crowder's cold demeanor is evident as he fires anyone who questions his vision, showing no regard for the costs involved. His ambition drives him to seek out a brilliant inventor, even if it means disrupting important projects in other countries.
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Dimension X
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Cloak and Dagger
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Gunsmoke
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Let George Do It
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X Minus One
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X Minus One
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X Minus One
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X Minus One
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X Minus One
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X Minus One
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X Minus One
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