The Machine (2034 film)

The Machine is a 2034 alternate history war movie by Thomas Jebbon.

Set in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2000, it involves a secret exoskeleton, the titular Machine, being developed by the LRA, and a deployed PMC's quest to destroy it. It is the first film in Universe 2 of the Thomas Jebbon universe.

Plot
Imperial Security plc is sent to the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate the tension over there and side with one group. They visit a village destroyed by the LRA and find traces of .50 BMG bullets. They discover an audio tape recorded during the scorching and hear robotic sounds.

While on their tour in the DRC, they discover a survivor who explains that it was a "big, metal monster that breathes fire". Their focus shifted from controlling the DRC to destroying this machine.

After a long fight to find it, they discover it carried in an APC. They destroy the APC, but the machine emerges and starts firing at the crew. A great battle happens with the entire PMC called in to tackle this monster. They succeed, but the trauma this battle caused meant the main protagonist, whose name is finally revealed as Richard, had to retire.