In the 22nd century, three scientists are hard at work on an escape plan for a dying Earth. The scientists are forced into a kind of intellectual labor camp and discover a series of portals that open up into other dimensions. However, there's a Lovecraftian element to the portals -- in that dangerous creatures exist within the portals. They're also dealing with a fascist government that doesn't understand basic scientific principles.

Scientist #2 is a little grumpier than the others. He longs for the time before in which scientists were respected.  For Line #3, he's looking into the portal -- Raiders of the Lost Ark style -- enchanted by the blinding light.