MIRACLE
OF MODERN SCIENCE: John Storm cures Pope Peter Benedict of
stage 4 lung cancer, using a CRISPR virus
The
Pope is the leader of the Catholic Church in Rome.
He lives and operates from the Vatican City, within a
defined and fortified area in Italy, located close to the River
Tiber.
Pope
Peter Benedict is a fictional character in the John
Storm adventure series. He is a saintly man, deeply troubled
by the state of the planet, unbalanced as it is with
mankind's over exploitation of Earth.
The
Catholic Church has been moving with the times. Reconciling
the holy scriptures with advances in science. Without which,
there has and will continue to be a move away from the faith
- as technology widens the gap between spiritualism and the
laws of physics. Corruption in politics and within the heads
of state, is another issue that the new church under
proactive guidance, is keen to see brought under control. A
particular quest for Pope Peter. As is world peace and
tackling global
warming, in a highly unstable political arena, borne of
spin and disinformation, for profit, and never ending
kleptocratic empire building. Qualities that work against
the interests of the global population.
The
Father of Rome has made many enemies within and outside the
church, for wanting to be more active on the world stage.
But the Supreme Bishop has also developed reliable contacts
in several influential organizations, in which he cannot be
seen to be taking an active role. It is difficult for a man
in his position to know who to trust. Even the United
Nations is suspect, though for the most part with good
intentions. The fact Pope Peter Benedict has faced cancer, changes his perspective and agenda.
The
Pontiff is opposed to all forms of national and
international aggression.
Pope
Peter's doctoral thesis was on the reconciliation of
religions through timelines and interpretation, which made
him a target for rigid purists, but widely accepted in the
outside world. HAL AI uses some of the research of the
Pontiff, to gain a broader understanding of ancient data
that is disconnected in the extreme in time and geographical
location, making in nigh on impossible for human scholars to
join the dots.
POPE
BENEDICT'S DOCTORAL THESIS: Reconciliation of Religions Through Timelines and Interpretation
1. Temporal Reframing: Cleopatra’s curse was against Imperial Ancient Rome, not Vatican Rome, allowing a clear historical distinction. Modern Rome could even be framed as an evolved spiritual legacy—one that eventually became receptive to wisdom from many traditions, including Egyptian.
“The sins of empire are not the sins of faith. Time redeemed what conquest corrupted.”
2. Comparative Theology as Mystery: Position Cleopatra’s return not as a challenge to Christ’s resurrection, but as another manifestation of divine mystery. Some cardinals might argue that:
- Egyptian beliefs prefigure certain Christian themes (rebirth, judgment, afterlife).
- Her rebirth could be a “testament to the Creator’s diversity”—God manifesting in many cultures.
- Isis and Mary could be likened as maternal symbols of transcendence.
- This allows the Vatican to engage, not oppose, the spiritual ramifications.
The CRISPR Miracle: Science as Divine Instrument
John Storm’s genetically tailored cure for the Pope is ripe for theological
reflection.
Is this science, or is this grace through man’s stewardship?
The Pope interprets this as God working through modern tools—extending divine mercy via the ingenuity gifted to mankind.
Quote-worthy moment: “What is a miracle, if not a mystery written in the code of life itself?”
Validation Through Dialogue and Symbolism
As a Vatican scholar secretly fascinated by Egyptian theology,
he finds echoes of Christian morality in ancient texts.
Another Egyptian priestly character marvels at John Storm’s reverence for life and purity of motive—despite being from a different lineage.
In a symbolic moment: The Pope and the living descendant of Cleopatra stand side by side before an ancient altar, exchanging relics—Christian rosary and an ankh—both representing eternal life.
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CHARACTERS
- PROTAGONISTS |
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DESCRIPTION |
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Abdullah
Amir |
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Middle
eastern marine captain |
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Ahmed
Saleh - Port of El Dekheila |
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Fisherman
who finds location Cleopatra's tomb |
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Anubis -
Protector of the Afterlife |
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God
of death, guardian of Cleopatra's tomb |
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Ark,
The
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Interactive
DNA database |
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Captain
Nemo
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Interactive
autonomous navigation system |
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Charley
Temple
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Adventurous
researcher
& cameraman |
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Charmian
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Cleopatra's
loyal handmaiden & companion |
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Cleopatra,
last Pharaoh queen of Egypt reborn |
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The
reincarnated Mummy |
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CyberCore
Genetica |
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Nano
super computer, world's fastest |
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Dan
Hawk
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Electronics
wizard & 2nd mate E. Swann |
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Dr
Roberta (Bobbie) Treadstone |
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Blue
Shield ocean division, Newcastle Uni |
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Elizabeth
Swann
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World's
most advanced AI hydrogen ship |
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Excalibur,
Merlin & Pendragon
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Anti-piracy
laser & taser weapons system |
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George
Franks
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Estate
trustee |
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Hal
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Advanced
onboard Artificial Intelligence |
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Honest
Johnson
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Edward
John Thomas, British Prime Minister |
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Incubus™
& Replivator™ machines
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High
tech cloning & replicating equipment |
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Iras
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Cleopatra's
loyal hairdresser & companion |
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Isis
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Egyptian
Goddess of Life |
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Jack
Mason |
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CIA
contact, sometime double agent |
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Jane
Eleanor Knight-Austen |
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Common
law partner of Will Bates |
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Jill
Bird |
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BBC
news anchor, overseas services |
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John
Storm
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Explorer/conservationist/anthropologist |
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Julius
Caesar
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Roman
general who loved Cleopatra |
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King
Charles III
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British
monarch, Commander in Chief |
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Kitty
Kat (Katie)
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Ships
cat and mascot, who loves fishing |
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Marjorie
Boyle |
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Backpacker/blogger,
Trinidad |
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Mark
Antony |
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Lover's
suicide pact with Cleopatra |
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Pope
Peter Benedict
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Roman
Catholic Pontiff, Vatican City, Rome |
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Professor
Douglas Storm
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Genius
& great uncle to John Storm |
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Professor
Jacques Pierre Daccord |
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UNESCO,
subsea archaeology division |
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Sam
Hollis |
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Reporter,
Trinidad Bugle |
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Steve
Green (Greeno)
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Freelance
investigative bloodhound |
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Suki
Hall (Suzuki)
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Marine
biologist |
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US
President Lincoln George Truman |
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Supreme
commander US military |
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William
Bates (Billy the Kid) |
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US
computer genius & CyberCore
Genetica™ |
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CHARACTERS
- ANTAGONISTS |
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DESCRIPTION |
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Adolf
Hitler - (Circle of Six) |
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WWII
3rd Reich & reserve 4th Reich architect |
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Alexis
Luther - Panama |
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The
Panamanian running man, a replicant |
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Baron
Heinrich Richthofen |
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Obsessed
4th Reich, Neo
Nazi occultist |
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Erwin
Rommel - (Circle of Six) |
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WWII
Afrika Korps, Field Marshall |
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Franco
Francisco |
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Italian
scientist, cloning expert |
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General
Sir Rodney Dunbar |
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Head
of MI6 human enhancement |
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Harold
(Dirty Harry) Holland |
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Chief
Constable, Scotland Yard |
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Hermann
Göring - (Circle of Six) |
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WWII
Luftwaffe Reichsmarschall |
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Husani
Hassan |
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President
elect of Egypt |
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Iras
Charmian |
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Director
NIC National Intelligence Agency USA |
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Joseph
Mengele - (Circle of Six) |
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WWII
Nazi Dr. Human selective breeding expt. |
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Karl
Donitz - (Circle of Six) |
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WWII
Nazi submarine captain |
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Martin
Borman - (Circle of Six) |
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WWII
Nazi administrator/manager |
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Klaus
von Kolreuter |
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Swiss
scientist, human genome expert |
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Musa
Bomani |
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Hired
Egyptian
tomb raider |
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Nicholas
(Nick- The Devil) Johnson MP |
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UK
Minister for Defence |
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Octavian |
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Roman
emperor waged war on Cleopatra |
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Roberto
Ferrara |
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Italian
spy Vatican & Interpol, double agent |
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Rudolf
Kessler |
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Nazi
Egyptologist/archaeologist |
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Safiya
Sabuka |
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Isis
worshiper, descendant of Cleopatra |
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Sergeant
Shaun Flanagan |
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Police
officer, Scotland Yard |
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Stefan
Raengst, Doctor |
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DARPA
Director, super-soldier programme |
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