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	{{Infobox_episode\|title=Contingency\|image=File:~~LOCAL58_~~-~~_Contingency~~\|partOfSeason=1\|episodeNumber=2\|airDate=January 16, 2016 (local58.info)		{{Infobox_episode\|title=Contingency\|image=File:LOCAL58 - Contingency.poster.jpg\|partOfSeason=1\|episodeNumber=2\|airDate=January 16, 2016 (local58.info)
	October 31, 2017 (YouTube)\|writer=[[Kris Straub]]\|director=Kris Straub\|previousEpisode=[[LOCAL58 - Weather Service\|Weather Service]]\|nextEpisode=[[LOCAL58 - You Are On The Fastest Available Route\| You Are On The Fastest Available Route]]}}		October 31, 2017 (YouTube)\|writer=[[Kris Straub]]\|director=Kris Straub\|previousEpisode=[[LOCAL58 - Weather Service\|Weather Service]]\|nextEpisode=[[LOCAL58 - You Are On The Fastest Available Route\| You Are On The Fastest Available Route]]}}

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	*The contingency message displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 11/13/1970. This implies the message was intended to be used during a conflict such as the Cold War.		*The contingency message displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 11/13/1970. This implies the message was intended to be used during a conflict such as the Cold War.
	**The 'hoax apology' that appears at the end displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 5/14/1975.		**The 'hoax apology' that appears at the end displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 5/14/1975.
	*A slide is briefly seen when the station signs off of an astronaut saluting on the moon. This image was taken during the Apollo 15 missions in ~~August~~ 1971, after the expiration date of the contingency message.		*A slide is briefly seen when the station signs off of an astronaut saluting on the moon. This image was taken during the Apollo 15 missions in July 1971, after the expiration date of the contingency message.
	* This could have something to do with the Moon in later videos.
	*Briefly before the warning message cuts, a message flashes on the screen saying ''THE 51ST STATE IS NOT A PLACE ''and the message cuts off into the SMPTE color bars.		*Briefly before the warning message cuts, a message flashes on the screen saying ''THE 51ST STATE IS NOT A PLACE ''and the message cuts off into the SMPTE color bars.
	*The "Contingency" video is the most viewed and known episode of the whole [[Local 58]] timeline.		*The "Contingency" video is the most viewed and known episode of the whole [[Local 58]] timeline.

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	LOCAL 56 "HOAX" APOLOGY CARD		LOCAL 58 "HOAX" APOLOGY CARD

	LOCATOR: [US-DFPAD / 1F-WCLV58]		LOCATOR: [US-DFPAD / 1F-WCLV58]

194.168.216.123: Extra information

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The episode starts with a schedule listing that dictates the end of the station's broadcast day at 3 AM is about to begin. The feed is suddenly interrupted by a Contingency Message, created by the [[U.S. Department for the Preservation of American Dignity]]. As an instrumental of "The Star Spangled Banner" plays against a backdrop of a waving American flag, a message signed by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson begins scrolling across the screen: It claims that the United States has been forced to surrender to an unnamed enemy force in spite of the military's efforts, and calls upon the American public to ''"ACT... to preserve the memory of the United States, clear and bright... untarnished and uncompromised"''. It also states that President Johnson has already "taken action" along with his family, and encourages all Americans of all ages to do their part as well.		The episode starts with a schedule listing that dictates the end of the station's broadcast day at 3 AM is about to begin. The feed is suddenly interrupted by a Contingency Message, created by the [[U.S. Department for the Preservation of American Dignity]]. As an instrumental of "The Star Spangled Banner" plays against a backdrop of a waving American flag, a message signed by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson begins scrolling across the screen: It claims that the United States has been forced to surrender to an unnamed enemy force in spite of the military's efforts, and calls upon the American public to ''"ACT... to preserve the memory of the United States, clear and bright... untarnished and uncompromised"''. It also states that President Johnson has already "taken action" along with his family, and encourages all Americans of all ages to do their part as well. Interestingly, around this point, the music briefly changes into the beginning of Beethoven's 9th Symphony, before changing back to "The Star Spangled Banner".

	The message then cuts to various footage of peaceful scenes around America- flower, city parks, the Golden Gate bridge, etc. - while direct instructions for citizens to 'ACT' are displayed over them, and a chorus singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" plays in the background. As the film progresses, it becomes clear that the messages are orders for every citizen to commit mass ritualistic suicide in the face of the country's surrender. It also claims that "''this message will repeat until there is none to read it''" and that local law enforcement would ensure everyone complies, implying that no-one in the country has a choice in whether or not to kill themselves. The message recommends using a gun by firing up into the roof of one's mouth, and to assume the "Victory Position"- lying in the front lawn face-up with feet together. It also encourages parents to kill their children and pets before ending their own lives.		The message then cuts to various footage of peaceful scenes around America- flower, city parks, the Golden Gate bridge, etc. - while direct instructions for citizens to 'ACT' are displayed over them, and a chorus singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" plays in the background. As the film progresses, it becomes clear that the messages are orders for every citizen to commit mass ritualistic suicide in the face of the country's surrender. It also claims that "''this message will repeat until there is none to read it''" and that local law enforcement would ensure everyone complies, implying that no-one in the country has a choice in whether or not to kill themselves. The message recommends using a gun by firing up into the roof of one's mouth, and to assume the "Victory Position"- lying in the front lawn face-up with feet together. It also encourages parents to kill their children and pets before ending their own lives.

fandom>Omny87: /* Synopsis */

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	--		--

	'''AMERICAN CITIZENS:'''		'''AMERICAN CITIZENS:'''
	'''[KINESCOPE BROADCAST DATE HERE]'''		'''[KINESCOPE BROADCAST DATE HERE]'''
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	'''ACT IMMEDIATELY'''		'''ACT IMMEDIATELY'''

	HONOR LIBERTY BY TAKING THE FINAL AND GREATEST LIBERTY OF ALL		HONOR LIBERTY BY TAKING THE FINAL AND GREATEST LIBERTY OF ALL

fandom>Omny87: /* Transcript */

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fandom>Omny87 at 14:37, 4 March 2022

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 ==Transcript ==
-=== Introduction ===
+DO NOT USE AFTER [11/13/1970]
-<blockquote>DO NOT USE AFTER [11/13/1970]</blockquote><blockquote>CONTINGENCY MESSAGE REEL</blockquote><blockquote>LOCATOR: [US-DFPAD / 393-H-15A]</blockquote><blockquote>TO BE USED ONLY IN THE EVENT OF UNITED STATES COMPLETE SURRENDER TO INSURMOUNTABLE ENEMY FORCES</blockquote><blockquote>PUBLIC BROADCAST ONLY UPON CONFIRMED CONDITION</blockquote><blockquote>[TWELVE OMAHA SOLEMN CERTAINTY]</blockquote>CONTINGENCY MESSAGE WILL NOW BEGIN.
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-'''AMERICAN CITIZENS:'''
+<div style="text-align: center">'''AMERICAN CITIZENS:'''</div>
+<div style="text-align: center">'''[KINESCOPE BROADCAST DATE HERE]'''</div>
-'''[KINESCOPE BROADCAST DATE HERE]'''
+<div style="text-align: center">'''[MONTH/DAY/YEAR]'''</div>
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 **The 'hoax apology' that appears at the end displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 5/14/1975.
 *A slide is briefly seen when the station signs off of an astronaut saluting on the moon. This image was taken during the Apollo 15 missions in August 1971, after the expiration date of the contingency message.
-*This could have something to do with the Moon in later videos.
+* This could have something to do with the Moon in later videos.
 *Briefly before the warning message cuts, a message flashes on the screen saying ''THE 51ST STATE IS NOT A PLACE ''and the message cuts off into the SMPTE color bars.
 *The "Contingency" video is the most viewed and known episode of the whole [[Local 58]] timeline.
-==Gallery==
+== Gallery ==
 <gallery>
 File:Local58LogoContingency.png

fandom>Omny87 at 14:21, 4 March 2022

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The episode starts with a schedule listing that dictates the end of the station's broadcast day at 3 AM is about to begin. The feed is suddenly interrupted by a Contingency Message, created by the [[U.S. Department for the Preservation of American Dignity]]. As ~~peaceful footage~~ of ~~various sites around the country~~ plays, ~~the~~ message ~~states~~ the ~~following~~:		The episode starts with a schedule listing that dictates the end of the station's broadcast day at 3 AM is about to begin. The feed is suddenly interrupted by a Contingency Message, created by the [[U.S. Department for the Preservation of American Dignity]]. As an instrumental of "The Star Spangled Banner" plays against a backdrop of a waving American flag, a message signed by U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson begins scrolling across the screen: It claims that the United States has been forced to surrender to an unnamed enemy force in spite of the military's efforts, and calls upon the American public to ''"ACT... to preserve the memory of the United States, clear and bright... untarnished and uncompromised"''. It also states that President Johnson has already "taken action" along with his family, and encourages all Americans of all ages to do their part as well.

	"''~~The worst~~ has ~~come~~ to ~~pass~~.''		The message then cuts to various footage of peaceful scenes around America- flower, city parks, the Golden Gate bridge, etc. - while direct instructions for citizens to 'ACT' are displayed over them, and a chorus singing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" plays in the background. As the film progresses, it becomes clear that the messages are orders for every citizen to commit mass ritualistic suicide in the face of the country's surrender. It also claims that "''this message will repeat until there is none to read it''" and that local law enforcement would ensure everyone complies, implying that no-one in the country has a choice in whether or not to kill themselves. The message recommends using a gun by firing up into the roof of one's mouth, and to assume the "Victory Position"- lying in the front lawn face-up with feet together. It also encourages parents to kill their children and pets before ending their own lives.

	~~''Despite~~ the ~~sacrifices of our citizens~~ and the ~~might~~ of ~~our armed forces,~~ the ~~UNITED STATES has been forced~~ to ~~surrender to her enemy~~.''		Throughout this section, the background music becomes progressively slower and more distorted, until finally the footage appears to abruptly stop, with the final frame displaying the logo for the Department for the Preservation of American Dignity and the phrase "''THE 51<sup>ST</sup> STATE IS NOT A PLACE"'' before cutting to a color test pattern.

	~~''Though they may occupy our borders, our streets~~, and ~~our homes...~~. the ~~enemy will never occupy our SPIRIT~~.''		Local 58 appears to gain control of the feed again, displaying a title card that explains the message was a hoax and that it apologizes for the inconvenience. Before the broadcast ends, a brief glimpse of another card hints that the incident was an accidental broadcast of an actual message prepared by the government, and not a hoax.

	~~''That is why all Americans are now called upon to ACT.... to preserve the memory of the United States clear and bright.... untarnished and uncompromised.''~~		==Transcript ==

	~~''Know that I have already TAKEN ACTION in the company of family and loved ones. Now ALL AMERICANS~~-~~every man, woman, and child~~-~~are called upon to ACT before the moment passes by~~.''		=== Introduction ===
			<blockquote>DO NOT USE AFTER [11/13/1970]</blockquote><blockquote>CONTINGENCY MESSAGE REEL</blockquote><blockquote>LOCATOR: [US-DFPAD / 393-H-15A]</blockquote><blockquote>TO BE USED ONLY IN THE EVENT OF UNITED STATES COMPLETE SURRENDER TO INSURMOUNTABLE ENEMY FORCES</blockquote><blockquote>PUBLIC BROADCAST ONLY UPON CONFIRMED CONDITION</blockquote><blockquote>[TWELVE OMAHA SOLEMN CERTAINTY]</blockquote>CONTINGENCY MESSAGE WILL NOW BEGIN.

	~~''Let our united resolve echo through history: Even in defeat, we refuse to yield.''~~		--

	~~''Even in defeat, we claim VICTORY~~.~~"''~~		PLEASE COMPLY WITH THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS.

	The message, signed by the president himself, then cuts to more footage of the United States while direct instructions for citizens to 'ACT' are played. As the film progresses, it becomes clear that the messages are orders for every citizen to kill themselves in the face of the country's surrender.		GOD BLESS AMERICA.

	The messages shown on the screen say that they need all Americans to commit suicide (shoot themselves) because they have surrendered to their enemy. The message also says "This message will repeat until there is none to read it.", which means they will keep going with this message until every American shoot themselves. When every known American has shot themselves, Local 58 will most likely continue with broadcasting.		--

	~~Local 58 appears~~ to ~~gain control~~ of the ~~feed again~~, ~~displaying a title card that explains~~ the ~~message was a hoax~~ and ~~that it apologizes for~~ the ~~inconvenience~~. ~~Before~~ the ~~broadcast ends, a brief glimpse~~ of ~~another card hints~~ that the ~~incident was an accidental broadcast~~ of ~~an actual message prepared~~ by ~~the government~~, ~~and not a hoax~~.<gallery>		'''AMERICAN CITIZENS:'''

			'''[KINESCOPE BROADCAST DATE HERE]'''

			'''[MONTH/DAY/YEAR]'''


			<div style="text-align: center">''The worst has come to pass.''</div>

			<div style="text-align: center">''Despite the sacrifices of our citizens and the might of our armed forces, the UNITED STATES has been forced to surrender to her enemy.''</div>

			<div style="text-align: center">''Though they may occupy our borders, our streets, and our homes.... the enemy will never occupy our SPIRIT.''</div>

			<div style="text-align: center">''That is why all Americans are now called upon to ACT.... to preserve the memory of the United States clear and bright.... untarnished and uncompromised.''</div>

			<div style="text-align: center">''Know that I have already TAKEN ACTION in the company of family and loved ones. Now ALL AMERICANS-every man, woman, and child-are called upon to ACT before the moment passes by.''</div>

			<div style="text-align: center">''Let our united resolve echo through history: Even in defeat, we refuse to yield.''</div>

			<div style="text-align: center">''Even in defeat, we claim VICTORY."''</div>

			<br /><div style="text-align: right">''-Lyndon B. Johnson''</div>
			<div style="text-align: right">''President of the United States''</div>



			<gallery>

	</gallery>		</gallery>

	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	* The signature of the president who signed the broadcast belongs to Lyndon B. Johnson. Oddly enough, by the time the message was broadcast, he would have been replaced by Richard M. Nixon.		*The signature of the president who signed the broadcast belongs to Lyndon B. Johnson. Oddly enough, by the time the message was broadcast, he would have been replaced by Richard M. Nixon.
	* The contingency message displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 11/13/1970. This implies the message was intended to be used during a conflict such as the Cold War.		*The contingency message displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 11/13/1970. This implies the message was intended to be used during a conflict such as the Cold War.
	** The 'hoax apology' that appears at the end displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 5/14/1975.		**The 'hoax apology' that appears at the end displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 5/14/1975.
	* A slide is briefly seen when the station signs off of an astronaut saluting on the moon. This image was taken during the Apollo 15 missions in August 1971, after the expiration date of the contingency message.		*A slide is briefly seen when the station signs off of an astronaut saluting on the moon. This image was taken during the Apollo 15 missions in August 1971, after the expiration date of the contingency message.
	* This could have something to do with the Moon in later videos.		*This could have something to do with the Moon in later videos.
	* Briefly before the warning message cuts, a message flashes on the screen saying ''THE 51ST STATE IS NOT A PLACE ''and the message cuts off into the SMPTE color bars.		*Briefly before the warning message cuts, a message flashes on the screen saying ''THE 51ST STATE IS NOT A PLACE ''and the message cuts off into the SMPTE color bars.
	* The "Contingency" video is the most viewed and known episode of the whole [[Local 58]] timeline.		*The "Contingency" video is the most viewed and known episode of the whole [[Local 58]] timeline.

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	File:ContingencyPromo.jpeg\|Promotional image for the episode		File:ContingencyPromo.jpeg\|Promotional image for the episode
	</gallery>[[Category:Episodes]]		</gallery>
			[[Category:Episodes]]

fandom>EpicMutiShipperBoi at 21:35, 23 January 2022

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The episode starts with a schedule listing that dictates the end of the station's broadcast day at ~~3AM~~ is about to begin. The feed is suddenly interrupted by a Contingency Message, created by the [[U.S. Department for the Preservation of American Dignity]]. As peaceful footage of various sites around the country plays, the message states the following:		The episode starts with a schedule listing that dictates the end of the station's broadcast day at 3 AM is about to begin. The feed is suddenly interrupted by a Contingency Message, created by the [[U.S. Department for the Preservation of American Dignity]]. As peaceful footage of various sites around the country plays, the message states the following:

	"''The worst has come to pass.''		"''The worst has come to pass.''
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	''Despite the sacrifices of our citizens and the might of our armed forces, the UNITED STATES has been forced to surrender to her enemy.''		''Despite the sacrifices of our citizens and the might of our armed forces, the UNITED STATES has been forced to surrender to her enemy.''

	''Though they may occupy our borders, our streets and our homes.... the enemy will never occupy our SPIRIT.''		''Though they may occupy our borders, our streets, and our homes.... the enemy will never occupy our SPIRIT.''

	''That is why all Americans are now called upon to ACT.... to preserve the memory of the United States clear and bright.... untarnished and uncompromised.''		''That is why all Americans are now called upon to ACT.... to preserve the memory of the United States clear and bright.... untarnished and uncompromised.''
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	''Let our united resolve echo through history: Even in defeat, we refuse to yield.''		''Let our united resolve echo through history: Even in defeat, we refuse to yield.''

	''Even in defeat we claim VICTORY."''		''Even in defeat, we claim VICTORY."''

	The message, signed by the president himself, then cuts to more footage of the United States while direct instructions for citizens to 'ACT' are played. As the film progresses, it becomes clear that the messages are orders for every citizen to kill themselves in the face of the country's surrender.		The message, signed by the president himself, then cuts to more footage of the United States while direct instructions for citizens to 'ACT' are played. As the film progresses, it becomes clear that the messages are orders for every citizen to kill themselves in the face of the country's surrender.

	The messages shown on screen say that they need all Americans to commit suicide (shoot themselves) because they have surrendered to their enemy. The message also says "This message will repeat until there is none to read it.", which means they will keep going with this message until every American ~~shoots~~ themselves. When every known American has shot themselves, Local 58 will most likely continue with broadcasting.		The messages shown on the screen say that they need all Americans to commit suicide (shoot themselves) because they have surrendered to their enemy. The message also says "This message will repeat until there is none to read it.", which means they will keep going with this message until every American shoot themselves. When every known American has shot themselves, Local 58 will most likely continue with broadcasting.

	Local 58 appears to gain control of the feed again, displaying a title card that explains the message was a hoax and that it apologizes for the inconvenience. Before the broadcast ends, a brief glimpse of another card hints that the incident was an accidental broadcast of an actual message prepared by the government, and not a hoax.<gallery>		Local 58 appears to gain control of the feed again, displaying a title card that explains the message was a hoax and that it apologizes for the inconvenience. Before the broadcast ends, a brief glimpse of another card hints that the incident was an accidental broadcast of an actual message prepared by the government, and not a hoax.<gallery>
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	==Trivia==		==Trivia==
	* The signature of the president who signed the broadcast belongs to Lyndon B. Johnson. Oddly enough, by the time the message ~~were~~ broadcast, he would have been replaced by Richard M. Nixon.		* The signature of the president who signed the broadcast belongs to Lyndon B. Johnson. Oddly enough, by the time the message was broadcast, he would have been replaced by Richard M. Nixon.
	* The contingency message displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 11/13/1970. This implies the message was intended to be used during a conflict such as the Cold War.		* The contingency message displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 11/13/1970. This implies the message was intended to be used during a conflict such as the Cold War.
	** The 'hoax apology' that appears at the end displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 5/14/1975.		** The 'hoax apology' that appears at the end displays an instruction for it not to be broadcast after 5/14/1975.
	* A slide is briefly seen when the station signs off of an astronaut saluting on the moon. This image was taken during the Apollo 15 missions on August 1971, after the expiration date of the contingency message.		* A slide is briefly seen when the station signs off of an astronaut saluting on the moon. This image was taken during the Apollo 15 missions in August 1971, after the expiration date of the contingency message.
	* This could have something to do with the Moon in later videos.		* This could have something to do with the Moon in later videos.
	* Briefly before the warning message cuts, a message flashes on the screen saying ''THE 51ST STATE IS NOT A PLACE ''and the message cuts off into the SMPTE color bars.		* Briefly before the warning message cuts, a message flashes on the screen saying ''THE 51ST STATE IS NOT A PLACE ''and the message cuts off into the SMPTE color bars.