Project Pegasus | The CIA's Child Time Soldiers

Andrew Bashiago and the Gettysburg Mission 00:05

"In 1968, a six-year-old boy stepped through a shimmering curtain of light and vanished."

• Andrew Bashiago's experience began in 1968 when he traveled back in time to the pivotal moment of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

• He had rehearsed the mission for weeks, emphasizing the importance of blending in with soldiers and civilians while observing events to report back.

• Despite obstacles, including his oversized shoes getting stuck in the mud, he successfully navigated through the crowd to witness Lincoln deliver his famous speech on November 19, 1863.

The Discovery of Tesla’s Inventions 05:39

"On January 7th, 1943, Nikola Tesla died alone in room 3327 of the New Yorker Hotel."

• Following Tesla's death, government agents swiftly sealed his hotel room, seizing a wealth of documents and inventions he had amassed over the years.

• Of the belongings returned to Tesla’s family, 20 boxes containing crucial research remained missing, leading to various classified projects in the United States.

• These stolen documents provided the groundwork for numerous top-secret initiatives, including weather modification and mind control technologies, over the next 15 years.

The Space Race and DARPA's Creation 06:48

"The Soviets launched Sputnik, the first artificial satellite, circling the Earth every 96 minutes."

• The launch of Sputnik by the Soviets in 1957 was a major shock to the United States, as it demonstrated a significant technological advancement that America had not anticipated.

• In response to this humiliation, President Eisenhower established the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA), later renamed DARPA, with the mission to ensure the U.S. would never again be caught off guard by emerging technologies.

• Despite its ample funding, America struggled to keep pace, falling behind in key areas, including the space race, which spurred DARPA scientists to investigate Tesla's stolen files for potential technological advancements.

Tesla’s Teleportation Device and Its Potential 09:22

"They were building Tesla's teleportation device."

• By 1968, scientists at DARPA had uncovered Tesla's teleportation technology hidden among his notes, which promised capabilities that far exceeded conventional military power.

• This technology could theoretically deploy troops anywhere instantly, providing the U.S. with a strategic advantage over the Soviet Union without engaging in direct conflict.

• The lab where this work was conducted was shrouded in secrecy, with security measures in place and resources devoted to replicating Tesla’s machine according to his precise specifications, hinting at the groundbreaking potential contained within these recovered designs.

The Unsuccessful Initial Tests of Time Travel 11:09

"They flipped the switch. Nothing happened at first. Then the pillars began to vibrate."

• The initial test on March 12, 1968, included Dr. Sterling Colgate and several technicians who monitored various instruments while one man operated the power switch. Initially, there was no visible reaction, but soon the pillars began to vibrate and the environment within the machine changed dramatically.

• The temperature dropped significantly, creating a chilling atmosphere where ice formed on the walls. A test with a pencil showed that it vanished and reappeared aged, demonstrating that the machine could accelerate the aging process of inanimate materials.

The Risks of Human Involvement 12:48

"The first destination was Sandia National Labs in Mexico, 1,800 meters away."

• Young military physicists volunteered to be the first human test subjects, understanding the risks involved. The first individual, Lieutenant Morrison, stepped into the energy field but never reappeared, effectively ceasing to exist.

• The following test with Lieutenant Farley resulted in drastic aging: he entered the test at 31 but emerged appearing 30 years older, ultimately leading to his death from old age, underscoring the severe risks associated with human trials.

Catastrophic Outcomes and Mental Breakdown 14:06

"The few who survived came back broken."

• Lieutenant Hutchkins was subjected to a test that resulted in his body arriving in pieces, separated across time. His heart and lungs materialized at different intervals, contributing to the catastrophic failure of the program.

• The surviving volunteer, Private Anderson, returned physically intact but mentally scarred, unable to process the traumatic experience of existing in a timeframe where reality was unstable. Most subjects ended up suffering from severe psychological trauma, indicating that adult consciousness struggles with temporal malleability.

The Shift to Child Volunteers 16:14

"The data was clear, and they were out of options and out of adult volunteers."

• Recognizing that younger minds were more adaptable to the stresses of time travel, Dr. Agnu faced a moral dilemma regarding the use of children as test subjects. The military had previously engaged in ethically questionable experiments, but this decision crossed a significant line.

• Raymond Bashiago, a project contractor, volunteered his six-year-old son, emphasizing the urgency felt by the team to find willing subjects. Though Agnu instinctively opposed the idea, the promising data indicated that children might succeed where adults failed.

Andrew Bashago's Historic Journey 16:51

"He was alone, scared, and 105 years before he was born."

• Young Andrew Bashago underwent a time travel test that took him to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, on November 19, 1863, where he witnessed Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address.

• In the unfamiliar environment, Andrew navigated through a crowd of soldiers and civilians in a Union uniform, emphasizing the disorientation he faced. His mission was to observe Lincoln and report back, while grappling with the overwhelming sensations and sights of the historic moment.

The Expansion of the Time Travel Program 20:27

"DARPA immediately began recruiting more children."

• Following Andrew's successful journey, DARPA quickly expanded the project, looking for children with exceptional intelligence and resilience. They aimed to recruit kids whose minds were capable of handling the unusual demands of time travel.

• Intense testing and training sessions were established, wherein candidates needed to demonstrate physical stamina and mental agility. Of thousands initially considered, only 140 children successfully completed training and were referred to as "chronauts," categorized by age and proficiency.

Covert Military Training for Chronauts 21:55

"This wasn't school; it was a covert operation."

• The training of chronauts involved rigorous preparation, including physical conditioning and meditation techniques aimed at helping them adapt to time travel. This environment was secretive, and children were told they were selected for a special program for gifted students.

• The children learned to blend into different historical eras, memorize layouts of cities, and recognize period-appropriate clothing, as they prepared to operate within various timelines for the military's covert objectives.

Children in Time Travel Missions 22:12

"For especially dangerous missions, children were even given cyanide capsules."

• The use of cyanide capsules was a grim method utilized by Project Pegasus to ensure that child operatives could eliminate themselves if captured during dangerous missions.

• Andrew Basiago participated in numerous trips to historic events, including Gettysburg, where he experienced an extraordinary encounter with a younger version of himself, raising questions about the implications of meeting one's own past self.

The Fragility of Reality 22:39

"In that moment, reality felt fragile."

• When Andrew locked eyes with his younger self, he was struck by a profound sense of fear and confusion, indicating the complexities and potential dangers of temporal encounters.

• Other chrononauts had similar experiences, suggesting that being in close proximity to another version of oneself could destabilize one's mental state, as different versions of history started coming to light.

Multiverse and Space Travel 24:01

"Project Pegasus achieved something new. They learned to bend space as well as time."

• By 1980, Project Pegasus had expanded its focus from merely time travel to also bending space, which allowed for the possibility of technological advancements in interplanetary travel.

• The program was evolving, incorporating significant contributions from various engineering firms to develop sophisticated travel technology, including the jump room that enabled travel to Mars.

Mars Missions and Encounters 26:15

"Mars isn't the barren, lifeless world NASA shows us."

• Andrew’s first experience on Mars revealed that the planet has areas with breathable air and life forms, contradicting a common perception of Mars as entirely desolate.

• During his time on Mars, Andrew observed various alien creatures, including plesiosaur-like beings and enormous spider-like animals, indicating a diverse ecosystem.

Human Interactions on Mars 28:13

"The mission was to beat the Soviets to Mars and establish contact with this advanced civilization."

• In addition to the alien life, Andrew's mission included interactions with tall, thin beings characterized by large heads and black eyes, suggesting that humanity's endeavors in space involved more than just exploration.

• Interestingly, Andrew revealed that his teammate Barry Storo, who he later identified as Barack Obama, was also part of the Mars program, raising eyebrows about the historical implications of this secretive project.

The Search for Lincoln's Photograph 33:15

"For 90 years, historians searched for a photograph of Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg."

• Historians had long sought photographic evidence of Abraham Lincoln's presence at the Gettysburg address, knowing that photographers were on site. However, no confirmed images had ever been located for decades.

• In 1952, Josephine Cobb, an archivist at the National Archives, meticulously examined Civil War glass plate negatives when she discovered a plate depicting a crowd at a site that matched descriptions of Gettysburg from November 19, 1863.

• On closer inspection, Cobb found Lincoln himself barely visible on a platform in the distance, marking it as the first confirmed photographic evidence of Lincoln at that historic event. The image became a significant piece of American history and was preserved at the National Archives.

Anomalies in the Photograph 34:37

"In the foreground stood a young boy, maybe 6 or 7 years old, wearing a Union Bugle Boy uniform."

• Cobb noted some irregularities in the photograph, particularly regarding a young boy in a military uniform standing alone in the foreground without any adult supervision or peers.

• While it was common for children to wear military-style clothing during the Civil War, the boy's haircut appeared too modern for the time period, resembling styles from the 1970s.

• Additionally, the boy was wearing oversized adult shoes that looked impractical for running, leading to questions about who he was and why he seemed out of place in the historic image.

The Story of Andrew Basiago 36:05

"The story of Andrew Basiago is compelling; he is intelligent and articulate, but is it true?"

• Andrew Basiago claims to have participated in secret government projects involving time travel, drawing attention for his articulate storytelling. His credibility diminishes under scrutiny, however, as many elements of his narrative don't hold up against verified facts.

• While it is documented that the government confiscated Nikola Tesla's files and experimented on children under programs like MKUltra, Basiago's assertions about time travel lack scientific validity.

• The process of teleporting people, as claimed by Basiago, would require an infeasible amount of energy; scientific principles regarding the movement of celestial bodies also play a significant role that was not accounted for in Basiago's narratives.

The Concept of Time Travel and Regret 42:00

"Time travel stories give us hope that there’s a loophole in the rules of the universe."

• Time travel symbolizes humanity's deep-seated desire for a second chance, resonating powerfully due to the universal experience of regret.

• Many people wish to change past mistakes, revisit lost conversations, or reconnect with loved ones. However, it’s emphasized that these regrets belong to the past and should not hinder present joy.

• The video suggests that individuals can find their "second chance" in the present rather than through fanciful narratives of time travel. It advocates for learning from the past while emphasizing the importance of focusing on the present and future.

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• The host expresses gratitude towards Patreon supporters, acknowledging their role in sustaining the channel and enhancing content quality.

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