Russia would be hurt badly if the Discovery sees the light of day. The People's Republic of China wants the Discovery exclusively for itself. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) will do anything to stop its manifestations. Tucker is the last person on earth that knows how to make the Discovery work. It's a great Discovery for the people of the United States and ultimately the world; if Tucker can just survive the onslaught of assassins and kidnappers.